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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1917-08-23, Page 1eeti ..No. 2003 -38th Year CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 230, I917 . THE 'HOW PAPER Business Men AdvertiseiflTheN:ws-Record .Business WithYou geginq Watches deep deed gime Simplicity in construction combined with a skill in man- ufaotnre, wbieh is the inheri- tance of generations, make RISGINA WATORES good time -keepers, and conse- quently comfortable watches' to carry. Their efficiency Is assured by a guarantee which enables the owner to have any constructional defect remedied free of charge by the nearest a);eet in arty part of the world, They ars not tnade in grades which cannot be fully guar- anteed. Sole Agent for Clinton • , Eel(gar y14i, 1 OF CANADA. Incorporated 1889. Capital Aaithorized 825,000,000 Capital Paid-up 12,000,000 Reserve and Undivided Profits 14,800,000 Total Assets 270,000,000 400 Branches, With world wide connection. Interest allowed on Savings Deposits. General Banking business transacted. R, E. MANNING, Manager - Clinton Branch r READY-TO-WEAR CLOTHING 2 he Morrish Clothing Co. ORDtiRED CLOTHING HALF PRICE teas `otetooMismili Commencing Saturday, the 18th, your choice of any Fine Straw Hat in the Store at Half Price. THE , flflfliH CLOTHINC C01 Agent P. R. 'bane 18 dot' Sunday oe night calls, Y, L, P, A, Awing' to the band concert next Thursday evening the. annual meeting of the young Ladies' Patriotic Aux- iliary has been postponed until the following week, ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED. The engagement is announced -of Ruby Irene, younger daughter of the late Rev. G. M. Kitty .and Mrs, Kit- ty, Clinton, to Mr. Alfred Moreton, son of Mr, and Mrs. Alfred Moreton, Mere Heath House, Davenham, Eng- land. The marriage is to take place quietly in September, PATRIOTIC NOTES, A meeting of the Women's Patrio- tic Society will be held in tlio council chamber on the aftoraoon of Tuesday, August 25th, to consider holding a bazaar some time in the fall. All members are requested to attend. EARL STEEP BURT, ltrr. Earl Steep, son of Mr. David Steep of the Huron Road • tnet with a very painful accident last Friday. While at his work in the G.T,R. shops in, Stratford, a wheel struck his hand injuring it so lia'iily that the ends of his fingers had to be re- moved. He was able to come home to Clinton an Friday night, but ib will probably be several weeks beftoro he can go back to his work. DOING HIS "BIT." ` Councillor J. P. Sheppard has re- ceived from 'his son, Norman, a pic- ture of U.S.A. Seneca, the armed transport on whicli this Clinton boy is "doing his bit" for the cause of freedom. Norman enlisted eight months ago. Now, he says, his boat is alI ready for a cruise and he hopes its des- tination will be Europe. There are many friends in Clinton who will wish for him all safety in his peril- ous trip. PAPER DAY. The Young Ladies' Patriotic Aux- iliary hope to make their Paper Day next Tuesday the most successful Paper Day yet celebrated in Clinton. The are asking all patriotic citizens to collect all their old papers, mag- azines and books and place them on the door -step or verandah some time in the morning. Ten children in each ward have volunteered to assist itrt'he collect- ing and Jean, Scott, Rutli Waikin- snaw, Mrs. Seeley and Mrs, Crich will act as captains. Collecting the paper will entail a great deal of hard work and it is hoped that the collectors will have the encouragement of knowing that they have the co-dperation of all. Don't forget the date—Tuesday, August 28th. AMONG THE C'7IURCI•IES, Mr, J. A. Irwin preached two very acceptable sermons in Wesley churchorch on Sunday last and will occupy the pulpit again next week, Several new members have lateen added to the choir. Rev. J. E. 1-Iogg has returned fiom his vacation and occupied his own pulpit last Sunday. Large congrega-• tions attended both services, The Girls- Club will meet Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. L. 0, Paisley. Tea will be served at six o'clock,. +. Rev, J. Agnew will occupy his own pulpit next Sunday. Rev, Donald MacLeod of Montreal condubted both services in Ontario. St. church last Sunday, preaching two excellent sermons, The Sunday school is having a two weeks' vacation, No services will be held next Sunday. The League meeting on Mondays ev- ening was in charge of the Literary and Social Committee, Mr. A, W. Hooper gave a very interesting ad- dress and Miss Grave Walker took the tepie, SOUVENIRS FROM FLANDERS. Mrs. David Steep brought in to The News -Record Office last week some souvenirs that had , been sent home by --bar son, Pte. Andrew Steep, who went overseas .last ate - totter with the 161st battalion. Sonic time ago he was transferred to the 58th battalion and is now in the front line trenches. Among other things, he sent home a small box picked up, atter Vimy Ridge. It was made of polished wood on the top of which was print- ed the word "Giftwage." It, con- tained two sets of balance scales and was evidently the property of .some German doctor, In it, too, was a small doll about throe inches in length,made of khaki wool and re- presenting a British officer. There was also a thick, black leather bolt wo:ti at some time by a German soldier, It was fastened by a large brass buckla en which were the words; "Gott snit tins," All those souvenirsto I ..4teeP sent home in .a parcel wrapped up in a. piece of brown wrapping paper which had' beets used by the Young Ladies' Patriotic Auxiliary as covet- ing for a box recently sent to him. Prole; this we judge that the heath teach the trout in elicelleiit 'wadi- , tion, THE LOCAL MARKET. Wheat $2,00 Barley 41,00 ;Oats 70c. Eggs 41e Butter 350 to 80e. Live. Hogs $118.00. IMFROVING, The many friends of Mrs, Artliur Bean will be pleased to hear that she is making wondertul progress and that good hopes are held out for her recovery. She fa still in the 110- Bourg hospital. A DESERVED PROMOTION. The general orders o/ the Canadian Militia of July 12, 1917, announce that Major J. W. Shaw of the 93rd Huron Regiment lias been granted the honorary rank oG Lieut. -Colonel, This is to well deserved promotion as he has served ten years as major in the 88rd. While: overseas .be is, of course, still major, as the militia orders do not effect the C.E,.F, AN UNFORTUNATE ACCID•EN'T. One of Clinton's • oldest citiieus, of Mr. Thomas Wason,Sr.,, Albert St., inet with a vcrp serious accident last Satutxla ', He was cutting ltTn- iiling wood when one piece' rolled front his hands and in reaching for it he fell, fracturing its hip. The ac- cident scident is all the more unfortunate because owing to Mr. Mason's ad vanced age it will take a very long time for the bone to knit. However, his many friends are hoping that be- fore many weeks he will be able to be around again. BOWLING NOTES. Four rinks came , up from Hensall Monday night to try their luck with 'Clinton. Evidently luck was against, them for at the end of the game Clinton was fourteen"points up, In the Dominion tournament at Toronto last week one hundred and fifty rinks competed, The rink skipped by J. B. 1loover of Guelph captured the Toronto Trophy and most of the experienced Clinton bowlers are bragging that it was in Clinton that .Jack Hoover learned to play bowls. Mr. J, Taylor, who was Mr. Hoover's 'partner in many a winning game skipped one ot the rinks that played against him at the tournament, FUNERAL OF MRS. W. MAGEE. The funeral of the late Mrs. W. Magee of Sarnia took place last Fri- day from the G. T. R. station. - Mrs. Magee was well known to old residents of Clinton. Before her marriage she was Miss Jennie Cruielr- shanks, daughter of the late Charles Cruickshanks who for many years carried on a hoot and shoe business in the stand at present occupied by Plumsteei Bros. Her husband, Mr. William Magee, Who was formerly a bookkeeper in theDoherty organ factory, died some years ago. Mrs. Magee is survived ' by two daughters and 4S5ri sisters, Mrs. Weir and Miss Lihbie Cruiekshanks, all of whom accompanied the remains to Clinton. PEOPLE SAY— That the fountain in front of the library should have on it the name of the donor. That if Jim Doherty makes as good a choir leader as his father did in the days of the Rattenbury St. church, Wesley church will soon have one of the best choirs in Western Ontario. That Assistant Postmaster Walk- inshaw has a beauty spot io front of the postomce., . That we will soon have better roads in the country now that most of clic farmers are buying motor cars. That Billie Grant Inas his own time teaching the ladies to bowl. That if all the store fronts on our main street were painted the same colour it would make a wrest im- provement, CLINTON MODEL SCHIOOL. The Clinton Model school opened on Monday morning with the tollowiltg students : Margaret Isabel Cameron, Tiverton Evelyne Campbell, Ripley Glenna Campbell, Elmwood Eva Rose Carter, Clinton Marion 11'. Coatsworth, Wheatley Grace Edwards, Watford Ida Margaret Rlsioy, Mt, Forest Florentine A. Marquis, Clinton Grade Ina Monroe, Hage:sville Helen Agnes Morrison, Clinton ' Stella Henrietta Nelson, Clintons Isabelle Parker, Bay'lield. Dora Scarr, Moorefield Margaret J; Scla;icber, Mt, Forest Davidson Mary Short, Rockwood Sadie Wood, Zurich, Chairman Dr, Evans and Mr, 'rhos. Cottle represented the board in ex -- tending a welcome to the students to the Clinton Model school and to the town of Clinton.ot Rev. Mr. Moulton and the Principal addressed the situ - dents on the character and tnatune of the work 09011 which' they were en- tering. Otter students are arriving anti the Prineipal bkpeets the _c lass to be.ebout the satne size as last year's, Boys ate eonspieootts by tltelr absence. • 1 HURON CASUALTIES. The names o1 the following' Hum boys have appeared in the casualty lists of the past week ; - Killed in action—Lieut, Arthur Smith MacLean, Seaforth ; Pte, Mark Arnold, Goderich, Wotutdede-Pte, E. MacArthur, Iden. sail ; Pte, Chas, Dobbs, Exeter. GRAND CONCERT. On Thursday evening of next week the Clinton Kitty Band will hold a" grand concert and garden 'party in the Recreation Parlc. The hand will furnish a good programme. There will be several booths in charge of the members of the Patriotic So- ciety with whom the band intends to divide the proceeds, ' WO'MIN'S MASS MEETING. anis. t . Joh t t A. Cooper of Toronto will preside, at the mass meeting to be held in the town hall tomorrow (Friday) afternoon, at three o'clock, Mrs. Munro, Mrs. Seeley and Mrs, Beacom, Clinton's delegates to the • Food Convention recently held in Toronto, will give their.reports, The Food Conservation Executive, at whose request the meeting is called, have sent much interesting .literature for distribution, Every woman, in or near Clinton, should do her best to attend this meeting. ISPENT A PEW DAYS JN TOWN, t There IS always a welcome in Clin- ton for Rev. Dr, Stewart, for any 1 t years the well -loved paster of Willis church, The Dr, conduotod sorvlCCS in the Presbyterian church at White- elturoh last Sunday and came to Clinton on 1Vlonday' to spend a few. days among bis old friends, While in town he was the guest of Mr, Jas, Scott, A WELCOME VISI`1'OR. A very welcome visitor in town was Lieut, Fred Chant of Pittsfield, Mass., who, with his wife, spent from Thursday until Saturday at the home of his parents, Mr, and Mrs. H. 13. Chant, Lieut. Chant has been living in ,Uncle Sam's country for some time and in May last enlisted in the American army, He has spent the last three months in training. at Plattsburg where he was a lieuten- ant in the quartermaster's depart- ment, On his return he expects to go to some other camp for further training. At present it as quite in- definite when he will proceed over- seas but it is not likely that he will be able to come back to Canada be- fore doing so, He carries with him the best wishes of hosts of friends in Clinton. . A NARROW ESCAPE. "Buddie," the four year old son of Mr. A. Harris, of the knitting fac- tory, stet, last Thursday, with an accident that might easily have cost him his life. A car was standing In front of Mr. J. Elliott's and Buddie, as most small boys would do, went over to examine it. After satisfying his curiosity, he started back to his home across the road, Mr, and Mrs. Geo. W. Layton were just then mot- oring past, They could not see the little chap who was completely hid- den from view by the big car. Be- ing rather hard of hearing, Boddie didn't hear the raptor coining. The result was that he was struck down, his arm was broken and his body badly bruised. Had it not been that Mr I..ay.tott was driving very slowly it is quite probable that he would have been killed. The little chap is now re- covering as rapidly as can be ex- pected. ' LITTLEI LOCALS. Band concert this evening as usual. Those wishing to take 0.0,1, stu- dents,•either as boarders or room- ers, are asked. to hand in their nam- es to Principal 'Treleaven as soon as possible. - The Women's Institute meets this atternopn at the (tome of Mrs. Dodd. A good program has been prepared. Visitors will be welcome. The Collegiate Institute and Public school will open.. for the fall term on Tuesday, Sept. 4th. This an- nouncement, we fear, will be rather disappointing to the young folks of the O.C.I., many of whom had ex- pected another month's holidays, GONE .l0 JAPAN. Miss Sybil C'ourtice left on Wednes- day for Shizuoka, Japan, to once more take up her duties as a mis- sionary. Slie will he engaged in evan- gelistic work, superintending the lab- ours of six bible women. She will alsointerested be in theschool ' which is attended by one hundred and for- ty children and which has three kindergartens in connection with it. Miss Courtice is not making the trip alone. She will meet a party of six missionaries, Dr. and Mrs. Nor- man otman and Miss Norman who are re- turning from furlough,` and the Misses Blackmore, Hurd and Scott, who are going for the first time to the foreign field. Mr, and Mrs, 1. G. Courtice, Miss Hattie Courtieo and IfIss Hattie Baker accompanied d liss Sybil as far as 'Toronto. A large number of friends gathered at the station to say their good-byes. All unite in •,wish- ing for her all success in the great work to which she has been called. DEATH OF JOHN JOSLIN. Word was received here this wick of the death of f Mr. John Joslin at Virden, Man., at the age of eighty• five years•. Deceased was for many years a resident of Clinton, and con- ducted the Commercial Hotel. He will be remembered by the older residents as a jovial and estimable personality. A number of years ago he moved to Virden and took up farming and surprised his old friends here by corning out as a statue% temperance advocate. In polities he was Conservative, and always leant an active part in a campaign. ide was twice married, both wives pto- deceasing aim. His eldest .on, Thomas, who died some years ago, was au excellent singer and far a short time accompanied an evangel- ist in his work and was heralded as "The Canadian Boy Wonder." Four daughters and one son survive. They are : Mrs. A. and Mai. Jas. Moore, Virden ; Mrs. Picric, Hamilton ; Mrs. Ring, Toronto, and Wm: W. at Virden, WEDDED AT MOUNT FOREST. On Thursday of last week a pretty August wedding was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents inn Mount Forest when Gertrude, young- er daughter of Mr. and Mrs; John Conner became the wife of Mr. John Courtney, of Weston. The bride, who was unattended, was given away by her father, The ceremony was performed by Rev, J. Cooper of Mount Forest, the bridal. party standing before a lovely batik of fetes, ,Miss Davy of Mount Forest played the wedding music, The bride wore her travelling suit of green cloth with stat, shoes and glo es to match. After the ceremony the bride and froom loft by motor. for Clinton Where tieY remained ed for a few da before leaving far Termite where they will reside. The bride is quite well known int Clinton, having at one time assisted her brother, Mt, Chu, Cotner, in his restaurant. The good wishes of her many friends here follow her to her tie? hone, People You Know Rev. W. 13. Moulton was in London last week. Mr, Jas, Conolly of Goderich spent Saturday in town. Mr. Oliver Johnson of•Goderich was in town on Saturday. Miss Lottie Sioman is home hem Toronto for her holidays. Miss Marion Gunn Inas returned from a month's visit in Toronto, Miss Young of Brantford is the guest of Mrs. Jas, Dunford. Miss Lizzie Logan of Toronto is the guest of Mrs. Ike Rattenbury, Miss Alice Shaman spending S isleer holidays in Toronto and Kingston. Mr; J. W. Treleaven is visiting at Itis old home in Luclwtow this week. Miss Mabel Clark of The News -Rec- ord staff is Holidaying near Stay - nor, Misses Ida and Luella Wal•,Insliaw are visiting in Toronto and Hamil- ton, Mr. and Mrs. li.. Rowland returned last Saturday from their holiday trip. Mrs. Edward Rodawap is visiting friends in Marlette, Mich., this week. Miss Vina ItcCourt of Detroit is visiting relatives in Clinton and vicinity. MISS Ethel Conner of Mount Forest is the guest of her brother, Mr. Charles Conner. Miss Edith Stewart spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Thos, Adams, near Lontlesboro. Capt. and Mrs. R. Rai:libel' of Blyth were the guests of Mrs. Walter King en ,Monday. Miss Ethel Wylie of Toronto is the guest of her sister, Mrs, J. E. ITogg, at the manse. air. and Mrs, Rowson. and, Master Jack of Ingersoll are guests of Mrs. J. D, Atkinson. Miss Bertha Webster of Londesboro has been spending the week with her aunt, Mrs, G. E. Saville, Mrs, Teddy, formerly Miss Isabel Foote, of 13eaver Mines, Alberta, is visiting her sister, Mrs, C. 13. 1 -Tale, bit. and,Mts. Wm, Carter and family motored to Blyth and Auburn on Sunday where they spent the day with relatives, Mr. and Mrs, J. Kerr of Stratferci and Miss M. Carmichael 'of Sea- fortii spent Sunday at the home of Mr, Jas. Mahaliy, Mr, and Mrs. Jos, Rliebthardt and children of Kitchener are visiting their malty old friends in Clinton and Ilttilett township. Rev. ,T, 1D. and Mrs. ITogg with their two daughters returned ort. .friday Iron Cedar Reach where they. have spent the past non th. Miss Minnietdd Rt alasg on e to Flint, int Mich., for a fortnight's vacation. 'During her absence Miss Markel Gtmun is :in charge of the library. Rev, George and Mrs, Evans azul two daughters alid `Miss Evans, all of Windsor, motored to Clinton last week and spent to few days at the liome of Dr, Rvons, People You Know, Miss Jean, Ross left en Monday far Guelph, Miss Eva Clult went to Stratford en Tuesday. Miss Ellva Levis of Toronto is home for a short vacation, Mr, Herbert Bean of Toledo, OSio, spent the week -end in town. Mies l3ertle Thompson has returned froth a week's visit in Varna, Mrs. Ern, Meeker and two sons spent the week -end in Goderlcii. Miss Maude Wiltse and Miss Jennie Grant are holidaying in Godorieh. Miss Elva Brown of Toronto is visit- ing her sister, Mrs. Janes Crich. Miss Bessie Chowen has i, returned from a week's visit in Whitechurch. Mrs. William Cooper client Sunday in Myth the guest of Mra. bloody, Sr, Miss Minnie Levan of 'Toronto was visiting old mends in town last week. Mrs. 0. D. Bouck and three daught- ers, returned last week from Morr- isburg. Miss Huldah Whitely of New York City has been, visiting old friends in town. Mrs, J. IS, Cook and fancily left this. morning for an extended visit to Toronto. Miss Mabel Clark of Toronto is the guest of her cousin, Miss Mary C'hitlJey, Miss Lucy Stevens is the gluest of her sister, ars. Israel Taylor,. is Loudon. Mr. Arthur Clarkson was in Toronto last week attending the funeral of his lather, Mrs. Tucker is the guest of her daughter, Lieut. Tucker; of the Sal- tation Artny. Mrs, Geo. 'Turner of 'Tuckersmith was the guest of Mrs. William Tip - lady last week, Mr. Howard Porter o8 Montreal vis- ited his mother, Mrs. Charles Het - par, last week. Miss Zetta Bawden was the guest of Mrs. Jack Stewart on the Baytield Line last week. Mrs, J. Millet of Indian Head, Sask„ is the guest of her sister, Mrs. (Dr.) Evans, Miss Bella Webster of Londesfaoro visited her sister, Mrs. G. ia. Saville, last week, Mr. and. Mrs, W. H. Lyon and Miss Marjory of Lond.esboto were in town on iVionday, Mrs, D. L. Cranston has returned from afortnight's visit in o Toronto and Caletlon East, Rev. J. E. Hogg was called to l'x- bridge on Monday cwing to the illness of }lis mother. Miss Jean WcTaggart is in Hamilton doing V.A.D. work at the C'rerar Convalescent Homme. of Miss Sybil Courtice, Mrs. F. Fraser and daughter Mildred have gone to Muskoka for the re - meander of the summer, Miss Winnie Thompson left on Friday for Detroit where she will spend the remainder of the vacation. Mrs. ivIcGarva is visiting her daugh- ter, Mrs, (Rev.) L. Diehl, at her summer cottage at Southampton. Pte. Ray Cantelon returnstl on !'n t - day from 02illie where he was tis- iting his sister, Mrs. Weatherwax, Miss Hattie Baker of (Fullerton spent the week -end in town, the guest 1V'Irs. RIcCy n anto of London d Miss Ida Wilken of Detroit are visiting their father, aft. A, '.'Jlket, Ou-- tarie street, Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Conner motored over to Mount Forest last There - clay to attend the martial/it of the former's sister. blaster George Beatty and, two sis- ters of Varna were last week the guests of their grandmother, Mrs, R. Thompson, Isaac St. Mrs, James McNee and daughter, Miss Olive, oh Goderich, are visit- ors at the. home of Mr. David Cook, Rattenbury street. Mr. B. J. Gibbings leaves for Toron- to in a few days. He will have charge of the Doherty exhibit at the Toronto Exhibition, Mrs. Elliott Dayment lett on 'Tues- day for her home fn Haissevatu, Man., atter a month's visit with her mother, Mrs. Henry Murphy. Rev, Dr, ,Aikens and Mrs. Aikens and Mr. and Mrs, Alex. Monteith of Kippen motored to town on Sun- day evening to attend service at Willis church. air, and Mrs, Thomas Mahaffy and. ]Mr. and Mrs, W. Mahaffy and fam- ily, motored tip from Cromarty on Sunday to visit at the home' of Mt, Janes Mahafly, Miss Maude MacAllister of 'Tot:auto is the guest of her atmt, Mrs. For - bee. Miss MacAllister is a Irati. u•ate of the C,C,I, and has recently been appointed to the teaching stall of the Toronto public seheols. Misses Winnie and Jessie O'Neil left on Monday for Toronto. pion there they will visit freinds 1tt Hamilton, Dundas and St. Cll.tletr. lues, At the end of tate weer Mss Jessie will leave for Olds, e1tor ta, A here •h ' w sensviee-ri nri aI of tH.. » p cot,nnt ti anion school, Mr. Willis Cooper left this wens for a visit to ,Sarnia. Ile was among (he students of the 15,0.1. who en- listed for farm wade in April and he Inas worked all slimmer ,on the 16th of Goderich township with Mt, It. Then:Peonl who declaim that he will make a firstclass farmer, ............... ....-.. NC-ORPOR_ATED 1855 ....... INCORPORATED ri-w • LONS BANIi ICapital and Reserve $8,800,000 98 Branches in Canada. A General Banking Business Transacted, k Circular Lt..tte.rs of Credit Bank Money Orders., Savings ank I)A e artmer►t . `'' Interest allowed at highest current rate. H. R. Shap Acting Manager, Clinton Branch • it = ru 0100••••••. .. ' .. ... W Wit READY-TO-WEAR CLOTHING 2 he Morrish Clothing Co. ORDtiRED CLOTHING HALF PRICE teas `otetooMismili Commencing Saturday, the 18th, your choice of any Fine Straw Hat in the Store at Half Price. THE , flflfliH CLOTHINC C01 Agent P. R. 'bane 18 dot' Sunday oe night calls, Y, L, P, A, Awing' to the band concert next Thursday evening the. annual meeting of the young Ladies' Patriotic Aux- iliary has been postponed until the following week, ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED. The engagement is announced -of Ruby Irene, younger daughter of the late Rev. G. M. Kitty .and Mrs, Kit- ty, Clinton, to Mr. Alfred Moreton, son of Mr, and Mrs. Alfred Moreton, Mere Heath House, Davenham, Eng- land. The marriage is to take place quietly in September, PATRIOTIC NOTES, A meeting of the Women's Patrio- tic Society will be held in tlio council chamber on the aftoraoon of Tuesday, August 25th, to consider holding a bazaar some time in the fall. All members are requested to attend. EARL STEEP BURT, ltrr. Earl Steep, son of Mr. David Steep of the Huron Road • tnet with a very painful accident last Friday. While at his work in the G.T,R. shops in, Stratford, a wheel struck his hand injuring it so lia'iily that the ends of his fingers had to be re- moved. He was able to come home to Clinton an Friday night, but ib will probably be several weeks beftoro he can go back to his work. DOING HIS "BIT." ` Councillor J. P. Sheppard has re- ceived from 'his son, Norman, a pic- ture of U.S.A. Seneca, the armed transport on whicli this Clinton boy is "doing his bit" for the cause of freedom. Norman enlisted eight months ago. Now, he says, his boat is alI ready for a cruise and he hopes its des- tination will be Europe. There are many friends in Clinton who will wish for him all safety in his peril- ous trip. PAPER DAY. The Young Ladies' Patriotic Aux- iliary hope to make their Paper Day next Tuesday the most successful Paper Day yet celebrated in Clinton. The are asking all patriotic citizens to collect all their old papers, mag- azines and books and place them on the door -step or verandah some time in the morning. Ten children in each ward have volunteered to assist itrt'he collect- ing and Jean, Scott, Rutli Waikin- snaw, Mrs. Seeley and Mrs, Crich will act as captains. Collecting the paper will entail a great deal of hard work and it is hoped that the collectors will have the encouragement of knowing that they have the co-dperation of all. Don't forget the date—Tuesday, August 28th. AMONG THE C'7IURCI•IES, Mr, J. A. Irwin preached two very acceptable sermons in Wesley churchorch on Sunday last and will occupy the pulpit again next week, Several new members have lateen added to the choir. Rev. J. E. 1-Iogg has returned fiom his vacation and occupied his own pulpit last Sunday. Large congrega-• tions attended both services, The Girls- Club will meet Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. L. 0, Paisley. Tea will be served at six o'clock,. +. Rev, J. Agnew will occupy his own pulpit next Sunday. Rev, Donald MacLeod of Montreal condubted both services in Ontario. St. church last Sunday, preaching two excellent sermons, The Sunday school is having a two weeks' vacation, No services will be held next Sunday. The League meeting on Mondays ev- ening was in charge of the Literary and Social Committee, Mr. A, W. Hooper gave a very interesting ad- dress and Miss Grave Walker took the tepie, SOUVENIRS FROM FLANDERS. Mrs. David Steep brought in to The News -Record Office last week some souvenirs that had , been sent home by --bar son, Pte. Andrew Steep, who went overseas .last ate - totter with the 161st battalion. Sonic time ago he was transferred to the 58th battalion and is now in the front line trenches. Among other things, he sent home a small box picked up, atter Vimy Ridge. It was made of polished wood on the top of which was print- ed the word "Giftwage." It, con- tained two sets of balance scales and was evidently the property of .some German doctor, In it, too, was a small doll about throe inches in length,made of khaki wool and re- presenting a British officer. There was also a thick, black leather bolt wo:ti at some time by a German soldier, It was fastened by a large brass buckla en which were the words; "Gott snit tins," All those souvenirsto I ..4teeP sent home in .a parcel wrapped up in a. piece of brown wrapping paper which had' beets used by the Young Ladies' Patriotic Auxiliary as covet- ing for a box recently sent to him. Prole; this we judge that the heath teach the trout in elicelleiit 'wadi- , tion, THE LOCAL MARKET. Wheat $2,00 Barley 41,00 ;Oats 70c. Eggs 41e Butter 350 to 80e. Live. Hogs $118.00. IMFROVING, The many friends of Mrs, Artliur Bean will be pleased to hear that she is making wondertul progress and that good hopes are held out for her recovery. She fa still in the 110- Bourg hospital. A DESERVED PROMOTION. The general orders o/ the Canadian Militia of July 12, 1917, announce that Major J. W. Shaw of the 93rd Huron Regiment lias been granted the honorary rank oG Lieut. -Colonel, This is to well deserved promotion as he has served ten years as major in the 88rd. While: overseas .be is, of course, still major, as the militia orders do not effect the C.E,.F, AN UNFORTUNATE ACCID•EN'T. One of Clinton's • oldest citiieus, of Mr. Thomas Wason,Sr.,, Albert St., inet with a vcrp serious accident last Satutxla ', He was cutting ltTn- iiling wood when one piece' rolled front his hands and in reaching for it he fell, fracturing its hip. The ac- cident scident is all the more unfortunate because owing to Mr. Mason's ad vanced age it will take a very long time for the bone to knit. However, his many friends are hoping that be- fore many weeks he will be able to be around again. BOWLING NOTES. Four rinks came , up from Hensall Monday night to try their luck with 'Clinton. Evidently luck was against, them for at the end of the game Clinton was fourteen"points up, In the Dominion tournament at Toronto last week one hundred and fifty rinks competed, The rink skipped by J. B. 1loover of Guelph captured the Toronto Trophy and most of the experienced Clinton bowlers are bragging that it was in Clinton that .Jack Hoover learned to play bowls. Mr. J, Taylor, who was Mr. Hoover's 'partner in many a winning game skipped one ot the rinks that played against him at the tournament, FUNERAL OF MRS. W. MAGEE. The funeral of the late Mrs. W. Magee of Sarnia took place last Fri- day from the G. T. R. station. - Mrs. Magee was well known to old residents of Clinton. Before her marriage she was Miss Jennie Cruielr- shanks, daughter of the late Charles Cruickshanks who for many years carried on a hoot and shoe business in the stand at present occupied by Plumsteei Bros. Her husband, Mr. William Magee, Who was formerly a bookkeeper in theDoherty organ factory, died some years ago. Mrs. Magee is survived ' by two daughters and 4S5ri sisters, Mrs. Weir and Miss Lihbie Cruiekshanks, all of whom accompanied the remains to Clinton. PEOPLE SAY— That the fountain in front of the library should have on it the name of the donor. That if Jim Doherty makes as good a choir leader as his father did in the days of the Rattenbury St. church, Wesley church will soon have one of the best choirs in Western Ontario. That Assistant Postmaster Walk- inshaw has a beauty spot io front of the postomce., . That we will soon have better roads in the country now that most of clic farmers are buying motor cars. That Billie Grant Inas his own time teaching the ladies to bowl. That if all the store fronts on our main street were painted the same colour it would make a wrest im- provement, CLINTON MODEL SCHIOOL. The Clinton Model school opened on Monday morning with the tollowiltg students : Margaret Isabel Cameron, Tiverton Evelyne Campbell, Ripley Glenna Campbell, Elmwood Eva Rose Carter, Clinton Marion 11'. Coatsworth, Wheatley Grace Edwards, Watford Ida Margaret Rlsioy, Mt, Forest Florentine A. Marquis, Clinton Grade Ina Monroe, Hage:sville Helen Agnes Morrison, Clinton ' Stella Henrietta Nelson, Clintons Isabelle Parker, Bay'lield. Dora Scarr, Moorefield Margaret J; Scla;icber, Mt, Forest Davidson Mary Short, Rockwood Sadie Wood, Zurich, Chairman Dr, Evans and Mr, 'rhos. Cottle represented the board in ex -- tending a welcome to the students to the Clinton Model school and to the town of Clinton.ot Rev. Mr. Moulton and the Principal addressed the situ - dents on the character and tnatune of the work 09011 which' they were en- tering. Otter students are arriving anti the Prineipal bkpeets the _c lass to be.ebout the satne size as last year's, Boys ate eonspieootts by tltelr absence. • 1 HURON CASUALTIES. The names o1 the following' Hum boys have appeared in the casualty lists of the past week ; - Killed in action—Lieut, Arthur Smith MacLean, Seaforth ; Pte, Mark Arnold, Goderich, Wotutdede-Pte, E. MacArthur, Iden. sail ; Pte, Chas, Dobbs, Exeter. GRAND CONCERT. On Thursday evening of next week the Clinton Kitty Band will hold a" grand concert and garden 'party in the Recreation Parlc. The hand will furnish a good programme. There will be several booths in charge of the members of the Patriotic So- ciety with whom the band intends to divide the proceeds, ' WO'MIN'S MASS MEETING. anis. t . Joh t t A. Cooper of Toronto will preside, at the mass meeting to be held in the town hall tomorrow (Friday) afternoon, at three o'clock, Mrs. Munro, Mrs. Seeley and Mrs, Beacom, Clinton's delegates to the • Food Convention recently held in Toronto, will give their.reports, The Food Conservation Executive, at whose request the meeting is called, have sent much interesting .literature for distribution, Every woman, in or near Clinton, should do her best to attend this meeting. ISPENT A PEW DAYS JN TOWN, t There IS always a welcome in Clin- ton for Rev. Dr, Stewart, for any 1 t years the well -loved paster of Willis church, The Dr, conduotod sorvlCCS in the Presbyterian church at White- elturoh last Sunday and came to Clinton on 1Vlonday' to spend a few. days among bis old friends, While in town he was the guest of Mr, Jas, Scott, A WELCOME VISI`1'OR. A very welcome visitor in town was Lieut, Fred Chant of Pittsfield, Mass., who, with his wife, spent from Thursday until Saturday at the home of his parents, Mr, and Mrs. H. 13. Chant, Lieut. Chant has been living in ,Uncle Sam's country for some time and in May last enlisted in the American army, He has spent the last three months in training. at Plattsburg where he was a lieuten- ant in the quartermaster's depart- ment, On his return he expects to go to some other camp for further training. At present it as quite in- definite when he will proceed over- seas but it is not likely that he will be able to come back to Canada be- fore doing so, He carries with him the best wishes of hosts of friends in Clinton. . A NARROW ESCAPE. "Buddie," the four year old son of Mr. A. Harris, of the knitting fac- tory, stet, last Thursday, with an accident that might easily have cost him his life. A car was standing In front of Mr. J. Elliott's and Buddie, as most small boys would do, went over to examine it. After satisfying his curiosity, he started back to his home across the road, Mr, and Mrs. Geo. W. Layton were just then mot- oring past, They could not see the little chap who was completely hid- den from view by the big car. Be- ing rather hard of hearing, Boddie didn't hear the raptor coining. The result was that he was struck down, his arm was broken and his body badly bruised. Had it not been that Mr I..ay.tott was driving very slowly it is quite probable that he would have been killed. The little chap is now re- covering as rapidly as can be ex- pected. ' LITTLEI LOCALS. Band concert this evening as usual. Those wishing to take 0.0,1, stu- dents,•either as boarders or room- ers, are asked. to hand in their nam- es to Principal 'Treleaven as soon as possible. - The Women's Institute meets this atternopn at the (tome of Mrs. Dodd. A good program has been prepared. Visitors will be welcome. The Collegiate Institute and Public school will open.. for the fall term on Tuesday, Sept. 4th. This an- nouncement, we fear, will be rather disappointing to the young folks of the O.C.I., many of whom had ex- pected another month's holidays, GONE .l0 JAPAN. Miss Sybil C'ourtice left on Wednes- day for Shizuoka, Japan, to once more take up her duties as a mis- sionary. Slie will he engaged in evan- gelistic work, superintending the lab- ours of six bible women. She will alsointerested be in theschool ' which is attended by one hundred and for- ty children and which has three kindergartens in connection with it. Miss Courtice is not making the trip alone. She will meet a party of six missionaries, Dr. and Mrs. Nor- man otman and Miss Norman who are re- turning from furlough,` and the Misses Blackmore, Hurd and Scott, who are going for the first time to the foreign field. Mr, and Mrs, 1. G. Courtice, Miss Hattie Courtieo and IfIss Hattie Baker accompanied d liss Sybil as far as 'Toronto. A large number of friends gathered at the station to say their good-byes. All unite in •,wish- ing for her all success in the great work to which she has been called. DEATH OF JOHN JOSLIN. Word was received here this wick of the death of f Mr. John Joslin at Virden, Man., at the age of eighty• five years•. Deceased was for many years a resident of Clinton, and con- ducted the Commercial Hotel. He will be remembered by the older residents as a jovial and estimable personality. A number of years ago he moved to Virden and took up farming and surprised his old friends here by corning out as a statue% temperance advocate. In polities he was Conservative, and always leant an active part in a campaign. ide was twice married, both wives pto- deceasing aim. His eldest .on, Thomas, who died some years ago, was au excellent singer and far a short time accompanied an evangel- ist in his work and was heralded as "The Canadian Boy Wonder." Four daughters and one son survive. They are : Mrs. A. and Mai. Jas. Moore, Virden ; Mrs. Picric, Hamilton ; Mrs. Ring, Toronto, and Wm: W. at Virden, WEDDED AT MOUNT FOREST. On Thursday of last week a pretty August wedding was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents inn Mount Forest when Gertrude, young- er daughter of Mr. and Mrs; John Conner became the wife of Mr. John Courtney, of Weston. The bride, who was unattended, was given away by her father, The ceremony was performed by Rev, J. Cooper of Mount Forest, the bridal. party standing before a lovely batik of fetes, ,Miss Davy of Mount Forest played the wedding music, The bride wore her travelling suit of green cloth with stat, shoes and glo es to match. After the ceremony the bride and froom loft by motor. for Clinton Where tieY remained ed for a few da before leaving far Termite where they will reside. The bride is quite well known int Clinton, having at one time assisted her brother, Mt, Chu, Cotner, in his restaurant. The good wishes of her many friends here follow her to her tie? hone, People You Know Rev. W. 13. Moulton was in London last week. Mr, Jas, Conolly of Goderich spent Saturday in town. Mr. Oliver Johnson of•Goderich was in town on Saturday. Miss Lottie Sioman is home hem Toronto for her holidays. Miss Marion Gunn Inas returned from a month's visit in Toronto, Miss Young of Brantford is the guest of Mrs. Jas, Dunford. Miss Lizzie Logan of Toronto is the guest of Mrs. Ike Rattenbury, Miss Alice Shaman spending S isleer holidays in Toronto and Kingston. Mr; J. W. Treleaven is visiting at Itis old home in Luclwtow this week. Miss Mabel Clark of The News -Rec- ord staff is Holidaying near Stay - nor, Misses Ida and Luella Wal•,Insliaw are visiting in Toronto and Hamil- ton, Mr. and Mrs. li.. Rowland returned last Saturday from their holiday trip. Mrs. Edward Rodawap is visiting friends in Marlette, Mich., this week. Miss Vina ItcCourt of Detroit is visiting relatives in Clinton and vicinity. MISS Ethel Conner of Mount Forest is the guest of her brother, Mr. Charles Conner. Miss Edith Stewart spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Thos, Adams, near Lontlesboro. Capt. and Mrs. R. Rai:libel' of Blyth were the guests of Mrs. Walter King en ,Monday. Miss Ethel Wylie of Toronto is the guest of her sister, Mrs, J. E. ITogg, at the manse. air. and Mrs, Rowson. and, Master Jack of Ingersoll are guests of Mrs. J. D, Atkinson. Miss Bertha Webster of Londesboro has been spending the week with her aunt, Mrs, G. E. Saville, Mrs, Teddy, formerly Miss Isabel Foote, of 13eaver Mines, Alberta, is visiting her sister, Mrs, C. 13. 1 -Tale, bit. and,Mts. Wm, Carter and family motored to Blyth and Auburn on Sunday where they spent the day with relatives, Mr. and Mrs, J. Kerr of Stratferci and Miss M. Carmichael 'of Sea- fortii spent Sunday at the home of Mr, Jas. Mahaliy, Mr, and Mrs. Jos, Rliebthardt and children of Kitchener are visiting their malty old friends in Clinton and Ilttilett township. Rev. ,T, 1D. and Mrs. ITogg with their two daughters returned ort. .friday Iron Cedar Reach where they. have spent the past non th. Miss Minnietdd Rt alasg on e to Flint, int Mich., for a fortnight's vacation. 'During her absence Miss Markel Gtmun is :in charge of the library. Rev, George and Mrs, Evans azul two daughters alid `Miss Evans, all of Windsor, motored to Clinton last week and spent to few days at the liome of Dr, Rvons, People You Know, Miss Jean, Ross left en Monday far Guelph, Miss Eva Clult went to Stratford en Tuesday. Miss Ellva Levis of Toronto is home for a short vacation, Mr, Herbert Bean of Toledo, OSio, spent the week -end in town. Mies l3ertle Thompson has returned froth a week's visit in Varna, Mrs. Ern, Meeker and two sons spent the week -end in Goderlcii. Miss Maude Wiltse and Miss Jennie Grant are holidaying in Godorieh. Miss Elva Brown of Toronto is visit- ing her sister, Mrs. Janes Crich. Miss Bessie Chowen has i, returned from a week's visit in Whitechurch. Mrs. William Cooper client Sunday in Myth the guest of Mra. bloody, Sr, Miss Minnie Levan of 'Toronto was visiting old mends in town last week. Mrs. 0. D. Bouck and three daught- ers, returned last week from Morr- isburg. Miss Huldah Whitely of New York City has been, visiting old friends in town. Mrs, J. IS, Cook and fancily left this. morning for an extended visit to Toronto. Miss Mabel Clark of Toronto is the guest of her cousin, Miss Mary C'hitlJey, Miss Lucy Stevens is the gluest of her sister, ars. Israel Taylor,. is Loudon. Mr. Arthur Clarkson was in Toronto last week attending the funeral of his lather, Mrs. Tucker is the guest of her daughter, Lieut. Tucker; of the Sal- tation Artny. Mrs, Geo. 'Turner of 'Tuckersmith was the guest of Mrs. William Tip - lady last week, Mr. Howard Porter o8 Montreal vis- ited his mother, Mrs. Charles Het - par, last week. Miss Zetta Bawden was the guest of Mrs. Jack Stewart on the Baytield Line last week. Mrs, J. Millet of Indian Head, Sask„ is the guest of her sister, Mrs. (Dr.) Evans, Miss Bella Webster of Londesfaoro visited her sister, Mrs. G. ia. Saville, last week, Mr. and. Mrs, W. H. Lyon and Miss Marjory of Lond.esboto were in town on iVionday, Mrs, D. L. Cranston has returned from afortnight's visit in o Toronto and Caletlon East, Rev. J. E. Hogg was called to l'x- bridge on Monday cwing to the illness of }lis mother. Miss Jean WcTaggart is in Hamilton doing V.A.D. work at the C'rerar Convalescent Homme. of Miss Sybil Courtice, Mrs. F. Fraser and daughter Mildred have gone to Muskoka for the re - meander of the summer, Miss Winnie Thompson left on Friday for Detroit where she will spend the remainder of the vacation. Mrs. ivIcGarva is visiting her daugh- ter, Mrs, (Rev.) L. Diehl, at her summer cottage at Southampton. Pte. Ray Cantelon returnstl on !'n t - day from 02illie where he was tis- iting his sister, Mrs. Weatherwax, Miss Hattie Baker of (Fullerton spent the week -end in town, the guest 1V'Irs. RIcCy n anto of London d Miss Ida Wilken of Detroit are visiting their father, aft. A, '.'Jlket, Ou-- tarie street, Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Conner motored over to Mount Forest last There - clay to attend the martial/it of the former's sister. blaster George Beatty and, two sis- ters of Varna were last week the guests of their grandmother, Mrs, R. Thompson, Isaac St. Mrs, James :McNee and daughter, Miss Olive, oh Goderich, are visit- ors at the. home of Mr. David Cook, Rattenbury street. Mr. B. J. Gibbings leaves for Toron- to in a few days. He will have charge of the Doherty exhibit at the Toronto Exhibition, Mrs. Elliott Daymetnt lett on 'Tues- day for her home fn Haissevatu, Man., atter a month's visit with her mother, Mrs. Henry Murphy. Rev, Dr, ,Aikens and Mrs. Aikens and Mr. and Mrs, Alex, Monteith of Kippen motored to town on Sun- day evening to attend service at Willis church. air, and Mrs, Thomas Mahaffy and. ]Mr. and Mrs, W. IVIahafly and fam- ily, motored tip from Cromarty on Sunday to visit at the home' of Mt, Janes Mahafly, Miss Maude MacAllister of 'Tot:auto is the guest of her atmt, Mrs. For - bee. Miss MacAllister is a Irati. u•ate of the C,C,I, and has recently been appointed to the teaching stall of the Toronto public seheols. Misses Winnie and Jessie O'Neil left on Monday for Toronto. pion there they will visit freinds 1tt Hamilton, Dundas and St. Cll.tletr. lues, At the end of tate weer Mss Jessie will leave for Olds, e1tor ta, A here •h ' w sensviee-ri nri aI of tH.. » p cot,nnt ti anion school, Mr. Willis Cooper left this wens for a visit to ,Sarnia. Ile was among (he students of the 15,0.1. who en- listed for farm wade in April and he Inas worked all slimmer ,on the 16th of Goderich township with Mt, It. Then:Peonl who declaim that he will make a firstclass farmer,