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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1917-10-25, Page 1he.c. No, 2012 --58th Year CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER. 25th, 1917 THE HOME PAPER Advertisements, when inserted in The News -Record, For Sale oar" ante the Circulation Leader, bring sellers and buyers 'his `optical !Month 'evert( •7jear we 'ive Jpeeial .4ttenti5n to *Heal tie l Werk in *October er • b It is a .est for es to help them with Glasses It �y p Nearly everybody who does a lob of reading or sewing- or fine work with the eyes, feels the effects, and most people know .it is a rest their eyes need, But few can drop their work because their eyee or head ache. Not enough people know that the right glasses will give the needed rest. Wear them while you work, they will Help you won- derfully. Sa'tisfaetion and Comfort with Glasses supplied by . jeweler and Optician YeI1qcir Clinton 11—The Royal Bank OF CANADA. Incorporated 1800. Capital Authorized $25,000,000 Capital Paid-up 12,011,700 Reserve and Undivided Profits 14;324,000 Total Assets 300,000,000 420 Branches, With world wide connection. Interest allowed on Savings Deposits, General Banking business transacted. • R, E. MANNING, Manager - Clinton Branch READY-TO-WF7AB CLOTHING 2 he gUlorrish Clothing Co. ORDERED CLOTHING ti ,t NEF+��`' � A r5 LL 01.T3 a u How About a New Suit ? We are showing a splendid line of snappy new models in serges, wor- steds and tweeds. $12 to $25 See our Special at $15 How About a New Raincoat ? These handy dependable garments that are always ready when you want them $5 to $24 See our Special at $7,511 How About a New Overcoat? Now is the time to make your se- lection while the assortment is at its best, See our New Models in Pinch -back, Belted. -back, Etc THE 1ORRISH CLOTHING' CO. Motto a "A Square Deal for Every Mau." Agent 'CPR. H i e Phone' 18 for Sunda ht calls, Sunday or nig Ls_ LITTLE LOCALS, Mrs.. Axon is helping out at the d thisweek, takingthe Moos Seholewe , work of Miss Thompson, who is ill. HAS LANDED IN ENGLAND, Mrs, Jas. Twitchell received word this week that her son, Pte. W. J. Twitchell of the 10th Alberta Dra- goons, lfad landed safely in England, MEETS TONIGH'r, The WMC,T.U. will meet on Thurs- day evening at the hotne'.of'. Mrs, H. Piumsteel, Ontario street, when Mr. A. re, Cooper will speak on ":Law Enforcement," REIVIPMBE1tS BOYS AT ,FRONT. Court Clinton T O.Oi.F, are arrang in ton nd Christ'mas boxes to their 1 0 S members who are overseas. limy ap- pointed a committee to . look after the material and will pack the •boxes on Tuesday evening. A BIRTHDAY PARTY. Little Miss Clara Steep, • daughter of Mr. and Mrs, D. Steep of Staple- ton, celebrated. her tenth birthdaY on Friday last by entertaining g a num- ber of her little girl friends•, A very happy evening was spent by the young people. CAPT. FAIRFU'LL AT STRATFORD Capt. J. K. Fateful], chaplain at the Mowat 'Memorial Hospital, King - Ston, formerly pastor of the Clinton Baptist church, addressed the con- gregation of the Ontario street Inip- tist church, Stratford, on Sundays, Capt. Fairfull is well known in Stratford, having resided there be- fore coming to Clinton. EXEMPTION BOARDS FOR HURON The following comprise the E.emp- tion Tribunals at the different paints in Huron County : Clinton W. 13rydonee Chas. G. Middleton ; Seafbrth-J. M. Lest, George McGee ; Exeter -I. R. Carl- ing, Henry Sinith ; Goderich—Judge Dickson, Chas. Garrow ; Wingham— Dudley Holmes, Samuel Benaott ; Brussels—Wm. Sinclair, Robert Liv- ingston; Gorrie-W. S. McKercher, George Walker ; Dungannon—Thos. Stothers, Wm, Daley. SENTENCED FOR ROBBER'-. Last week at, Toronto, Charles Lus- ty was sentenced to three years iu the penitentiary on a charge of steal- ing an auto and robbing private hous- es. He was the head of a gang of three youths who broke into the home of Mr. Alex. Armstrong, form- erly of Clinton, and ransacked it from top to bottom, durhig the,tem- porary absence of members of the household, stealing several articles of value, most of which, however, was subsequently recovered. Two other members of the gang who were mere lads without any previous .bad record, were allowed to go on suspended sentence. ONT. ST, CHURCIi,. The meeting o Monday ev- ening ening was in charge, of the Good, Citizenship department. Mr. Percy Wheatley, head of the department, presided and Misses E. Piusn'stcel and E, Cornish, delegates .to the Stratford convention, 6a',e reports. s, Mr. C NI . I ,' H. Graham of the I. . S. C staff, gave au address on "National Ideals," and Miss Marion Gibbings sang in good voice, "Come On, You Canadians," Next Monday evening the League purpose going down to the House of Rettige and will give a program, Anniversary services will be held ion Sunday next when the Rev. J. E. 1J. Millyard, who is considered to be one of the most eloquent prearliers among the younger members of the London Conference, wall be the preacher at both morning and even- ing service. The trustees are asking for a thankoftering .of three hundred dollars on this anniversary Occasion. The pastor, the Rev. J, A, Agnew, will pregcli ab. Turner's dumb on Sunday afternoon, I1. W. C, A, REPORT. On account of every Society at this centre packing Xmas boxes for their own boys, the shipment this month was not as large as usual, The Societies are requested to make a special endeavour to have the next shipment as large as possible as the supplies will reach the boys at a time of the year. when they are most needed Vatna Soeiety-,21 pairs socks, 10 flannel shirts, 87 slips.. Unity Club -12 pc, socks. ,Stanley Maple Leaf -17 pr. socks, 8 flannel shirts. Bethany -18 pr., socks. Y. L. of S. E, of G. '1',-0 pr. soaks, Clinton .T'attiotic Societe -d2 pt, Socks, 0 flannel shirts, .6 pyjamas, 10 sheets, 82 slips,' 80 trench towels, 1 scarf, To own boys -•Clinton I'atridtic So- lder -4 pr, sacks ; Y. L. 00 S. E. of G, T,-15 pr.` socks, and $12 worth ot tobacco and eats, The IJ, W. 0. A, is endeavouring to ascertain the exact amount raised by our' cotintyi for the British Red Cross. At this centre cdtnplcte re- turits have net been received from some ot the Societies, ' • • 'aethe WILLIS CHURCH. The ,pastor:, Rev, J, 10, Hogg, will preach on, Sunday, The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be adntia- istered afterthe, morning preaching service. ST, PAUL'S CHURCH, Tile Rev. J, A, Williams, a mitis- sionary home on furlough from Kal Fong, China, will preach in she in- terests of• missions on Sunday even- ing, Nov. 4th, DOING HIS BIT. In the Red Cross campaign in Tor- onto last week' whereby nearly one million dollars was raised, one of the collecting teams was captained by Ms, W. E. Greig, son o0 1t1 s, L. i and brother' ofMr. Greig, P. A. g, Greig; • Chntou, who succeeded in raising nearly 830,000. Mr. Greig has held a responsible position with the Massey -Harris ,Company for a great many years, SHOULD SIT AT CLINTON. Dr. Hunter and Lieut. Sykes, M.D., of Woodstock anis Lieut. Ivan Wilson, M.D., of London compose a medical board which sits at Goderich on Mon- day, Tuesday and Wednesday of each week and at Wingham Thursday, Fri- day and Saturday for the examina- tion of men for military service. As Clinton, is so much more central than either of the above mentioned towns it would have been more convenient for most people if the hoard sat here all week. CLINTON PEOPLE, ARE WORKERS Two. 'Clinton people were appointed to the executive of the Goderich Dis- trict Epworth League at the annual convention held in Goderich last week, Mr. A. J. Mcltlurray being ap- pointed third vice president and Miss Marion Irwin fifth vice. And. at the Centre Huron S. S. Convention held at Auburn five Clinton S. S. worker were appointed to the executive, ilanielp : G. A..Bradshaw, first vice; A. T. Cooper, secretary -treasurer ; E. H. L. Rorke, temperance superinten- dent the llev. J, A. Robinson, sue erintendent of teacher training, and Rev. W. B. Moulton superintendent of .home department. HAS DONE WELL. The older Clintonians will remem- ber a former resident who was known as "Chauncey" Fisher when a mere lad. He was a boy without the advantages of position or wealth, but he had lots ofpluck and energy. Mov- ing to Toronto he found opening for his talents, and Ise started in the manufacturing• business under the title of the A. D. Fisher Co,, and by hon- est hlusiness management has succeed- ed in working up a splendid business located on -Britain St. It is report- ed that he made considerable Money on a munition contract, and lie sbow- od his generosity and appreciation of a good cause last week by contribut- ing $500 to the Red Cross fund, here's where your old friends tako off their hat to you "A, D," COMING 1`U TO\\'N, Mr: R. J. Gibbings of the first cora cession, Hullett, has disposed of his farm to Mr. W. Ross of McKillop, is having a sale of his farm stock on Nov.th and intends 1. �n 5 50 in l g into Clinton this fall. Mr, Gibbings suf• fared a very severe and tedious ill- ness during the past year and the rices not feel ,just equal to continuing the strenuous work of the farm. That Mr. Gibbings should decide to come into Clinton is the most natural thing in the world. His grandfather Was cue of the first settlers on the site where the town now stands and his father, the late Williams Gibbings, who was born here, was the first white male child born in Huron coun- ty. Mr. Gibbings liars been looking at the House on Rattenbury street in which his father formerly lived and his grandmother before that and n,ay decide to snake that his horse. But wherever he decides •to locate Clinton citizens will bid hien welcome to the 'town in which. those of his name and blood have been 'so long and so fav- terribly known, WHERE 00 YOU STAND The following dispatch -from Ottawa Will clear up some points not fide understood by ti5ose concerned`: There is some misapprehension as to the medical classification u11dee the Military Service Act, . Class 1, which is called out, com- prises unmarried seen' or widowers without children, between 20 and 84 years 01. age, who will be divided in- to five medical categories : (a) Men fit tor general service overseas ; (b) teen 'fit for noncombatant service ov- erseas ; (c) men fit for noncombatant ser%'ice at home ; (d) a temporary classification—men not at present in proper physical simile but liable to be in short tine; (e) men totally ort" lit. A man in class D is liable for re- exatninmtien. A man in class F] is not ; ho is out of it and entitled to permanent 0x0111 ption. -: Everyone must either report, 101 et the duty or'exemption,b t tt o y or holder of a51 17. certificate will get exemption as a Matter of course, Others seeking exemption swill, have their casts 'considered on their mer- its, TIE CAARI i JT. WheatLO2L. 10M B ' riys ble ,'1 .00 Oats 50e ' Butter 41c to. lb , Eggs 80e to 40e Live, Hogs 17:00 li1NG•AGEMIINT, A.NNOU'NOED, hire, William Glen of Clinton au - flounces the engageanent of her daugh- ter, Bessie, to Mr. Francis Watkins IIow of Eeedmonbon, Alta„ son of the late Rev, Henry Ilow, .13.A., . and 1trrs, }Iow of Annapolis, N. S, marriage will' take place early in - November, A BROTHER DEAD, Mrs. R. Fitzsimons reeeivod a wire 'u d on 1 es ay informing her e of • the death of her brother, Mr.• John Lewslep of Morden, Aran , Mrs. Fitz- simons had had a letter only a few weeks ago when her brother was in good health so that the news of his death came as a groat shock to her. The deceased will be remembered' by many of the older citizens as he re- sided here before going west about twenty-five years ago. He is sur- vived by his wife.. HAS SOLD FARM. Mr. George Watts of The London, Road, Tuckersmith, lias disposed „of his farm to Mr. J. H. Quigley of Ilullett, who gets possession in the spring, Mr. Watts has found it very hard to obtain help and tate work of the farm has been proving too much for his strength so he has decided to retire. IIe has not ;yet decided where he will locate. We would suggest Clinton as a desirable place 0! abode and would promise him a hearty wel- come if 15e siloeld decide to come here, BAPTIST CHURCH. Rev. H. C. Plant of Montreal, who was in attendance at the Baptist Convention at Woodstock, preached at both services in this church on Sunday last. The Sunday school was pleased to welcome back their superintendent, Mr, D. IC. .Prior, on Sunday, al- though he has not fully recovered from his recent accident. Rev. 1S. 0, Porde, of lIopevilio has received and accepted a unanimous call to become pastor 'of the Clinton and Auburn churches and expects to begin his ministry on the second Sun- day in November, A BRIDE RECEIVES. Mrs. J. A, Sutter received with her mother, Mrs. 13. 13, Cheat, on Tuesday afternoon and evmelg,,,11rs. Sutter wore hen pretty. wedding gown and looked very, girlish and charming, Mrs, Sutter of Stratford and Mrs. Chant of Unionville receiv- ed with their. Airs, W. 1:. Floody of ingersol admitted the guests, Mrs, (l.',J. Wallis poured tea and Misses Dorothy and Gladys Centelon and Ruby Wise assisted, in the tea room. The table was • daintily ar- ranged but with a simplicity befit- ting war time. Many callers a me during the afternoon and evening to see the bride, who, happily, will con- tinue to reside in Clinton. THE RED 0I105S PUNT). • Clinton 1a, 5 s made its collection Inc the British and Italian Red Cross, the total amount being 81,208.70. There was no canvas ot the town made this year. The coeueil made a grant of a tenth of a mill, which amounted to 8760, and for the rest it was made up of voluntary, sub- scriptions handed in to different bus- iness men authorized to receive them. Mr. W. D. Pair was the most fortun- ate of these collectors but probably this was because he took a keen per- sonal interest and put himself to more trouble to receive contributions and to announce how the fund was growing. Clinton might perhaps have done better for this cause and probably would have done much bet- ter had the people really taken the matter to heart. Most; people could at least have spared a quarter or half dollar and had four or five hun- dred more people clone even thtft it would have brought up ere` total. We will have to learn to be more generous hefore this conflict is over. WESLEY CHURCH. • The Rev. Sidney Davidson of i3e1- grave preached at bout services on Sunday, his discourses being listened to with much pleasure and prof% by those present. The pastor Was tak- ing anniversary, services at Belgrave, a former pastorate. • Next Sunday the pastor will preach in 'the morning and in the evening the service will be withdrawn to al- low of the congregation attending the annivei'ary service in Ontario street church, On Mcncday evening the League beard reports from the delegates at- tending the different conventions, Aiiss Leona hieing% gave a report of the Landon Conference cenventton at Stratford end Mr. Neiman Holland and Miss Mildred Cook reported the District convention held at Goderich Settee last week. Mr.Sutton oeeitpied the chair and Mr, C, Andrews' sang a selp and Misses Deretby Rorke a>td Gortrttde Fowler sang a duei't, Reit :Holiday evei>tiig 511 interestieg bible contest i5 being arranged 1,+)', HONOURS 11ERE AleD TO COMB, WIIA'l' ,SAY YOU, CI`L'X FAT,IIE1St, i ReV. B Moulton has jest re- ceived. C -cel ec wprd that he lids• been succuss• fur in the examination for Licentrate in Sore '1'heologia at 13urau College and Western Uetversity >Loudon, Mr. MOttltop receives the degree of l,, S, 1'. this week and after that will be entitled to write those letters after his name, ' Congratulations are in order, ley this time next week we shall be offering congratulations of another sort to 1VIr, Moulton. A GOOD PROGRAM. The entertainment given by the Girls', Club of Willis church on Mon- day evening was an interesting, one. Mrs, 0, M, Elliott and Mrs: Chowert and, Misses Woods and Campbell con- tributed to music f the b t h al part o p program; Miss Wilson gave a, read- ing and 'Rev. Mr. Motiiton gate his lecture, "Fire and, Sword in Bel- gium,"t which was illustrated by many lantern views, The pastor, the Rev. J, E. Ilogg, occupied the chair, Tho whole program was much enjoyed by all present. 'Next Tues- day evening the senior and junior Girls' Club and the Boys' Club, Knights of Bing Arthur, will nom- inee in a Hallowe'en social, W. P. S. NOTES. • The Women's Patriotic Societe will meet on. Friday. Any one wishing to Metre a shirt or knit socks can get material at this meeting and any one Having caps will please bring them in. The distributors are out with the penny bags and it is hoped that each and all will respond to the appeal and take ono for their home or place of business. Large sums of money. have been raised from this system in other towns, and Clinton aims at raising at least 81,000 in the year. The two boxes that have been in Pair's bookstore and Cooper e: i o s will remain there as usual and any one still wishing to put •their con- tribution. in thong, is welcoume to do so; Collections will be made from theme monthly as well as the hags: 'FIAVE YOU BEEN EXAMINED ? The following appeared in responce to a question asked of a daily paper recently : Kinntount Reader : (1) if a draftee reports for service at the local post- olftce, he will later on receive from the Provincial Registrar under the Act instructions to report for med- ical examination on a specified day, and, accompanying the instructions, will be a voucher good for railway transportation. The draftee will al- so be paid 82.00 a day for the time. I occupied. But there will be no pay and no free railway, transportation for mon who apply for exemption. They will have to pays their own ex- penses_, (2) Claimants' for exemp,- tion are not allowed to keep the form claiming exemption. 'ebe post- inaster,.sends it to the Provinceal Registrar. Tilt: Nt'W JUNIOR JUDG-E. Lt. -Col. pl. N. Lewis, member for West Huron, a constituency wiped out 01 the last redistribution, has been appointed junior judge of the county of Huron. C'oi. Lewis served in the Federal Parliament since 1001 and duringthe earlier years of l,es 1 parliamentary. career be won consid- erable distinction by bringing in sev- eral radical p-eatim'es, Ira, was the father of the daylight saving sc11•1ti3O in Canada and for a time was ram- •iliarly known throughout his riding as "Daylight Ed,” IIe was also con- sidered an autifority upon marine matters and at one time advocated a Canadian navy manned with Cann- clian trained sailors, He had even connected with the militia iheforo the war and since has been very active 111 military matters, having organiz- ed and raised a battery or two. On- ly his age has prevented 11101 Ir,vn going to the front, . citizen. t140 S r 1 l t o 'errs l 't k ) a as r 1. 6 g , a o. like a good suggestion in view of the situal,ion, that the counoll buy a piece el wood near teen if possible. and hire men to cut the wood which could then he sold to citizens at cost. Fuel is scarce enough in ' toai to cause serious'apptehension. It seems . impossible to obtain coal and any wood offered is so high in price ' as to be beyond the reach of . people. of ordinary means. It looks :, ae if something would have to be done, This citizen suggested that,. Council- lor Aliller would bo a good mad to put in charge of the work of looking out a well -wooded lot and of seeing that flhe wood so obtained was cut and marketed. Flow does the sup gcsiea strike the townfathers ? WILL 0O1VIE ILtOK '1'0 OATO1•JiIAL,• After Dec. 1st most people will be obliged to eat just plain oatmeal por- ridge, Tito new-fangled sawdust -ex- celsior sort of, breakfast' foods will not be so easy to obtain: The reas- on ? Why after that data,. according to an order-in-coulieil, such food may only be bought„in twenty -pound, lots. and it is thought dealers will not handle it. The package is Miven- lent For both retailer and consumer. 'Phe package habit is .something like the tin can habit, it has fixed itself pretty strongly upon the people ot this country but the habit of feeding a family upon fancy breakfast foods instead of plain, wholesome porridge is a mighty thriftless one for people of moderate means to get into •and it will he a good thing if it is brok- en up, Bagfieltl The collectors in • charge of • the British Iced Cross have sent in the following amount to the provincial treasurer Municipal grant 5226.00. Public school ' 8.611 Contributions � 151.30. $386:d0: Mrs. John Tippet. received word this week of the death of her bro- ther, Benjamin Higgins, at Vancouve er, B. C. Mrs. A, E: .Erwin attended the Sunday sclioof convention at Chat- ham this week. Mrs. 'Arthur Clarke, who spent the Past six weeks at St. Joseph's Ilas- pital, London, taking treatment, re- turned to the village this week. A number of our young men were at Goderich this week for examina- tion under the Military. Service Act, Dr, Metcalf and wife and son Wile Ram Metcalf, of .Detroit have return,- ed eturned to their summer residence here for a short while, Mr., 15. 1-Ially'ard of Victoria Col- lege, Toronto, occupied the pulpit of the Methodist church on Sunday evv+ ening last in the interest of the Educational Fund. . . Mrs. Jowitt and sou, .lir. 'William Jowitt, spent the past week at Tor- onto. Dr. Atkinson of Detroit spent a fete; days the past week with his family at their summer residence on tine terrace. Constance Anniversary services will be held in the Constance Methodist church on Sunday next, Rev, J,H, Osterhout of Goderieh will preach at both ser- vices, afternoon and evening. Air. Robert Lawson arrived home on Friday morning after his trip to the West. Quite a number of the young men. here have gone up for medical exam- ination to see whether they will he fit for military service, ANOTHER MILESTONE PASSED The above is a good portrait of a birthday on Monday last, We do he was born the first hall of the last as a youngster and a good many of Hors, He was tendeeecl many conga to pass without a ]practical joke bei NSFORD JOHN RA Mr. John 1Znnsford, who celebrated not know his exact age but believe eei>tury, Ile is as spr3vand active his friends envy frim itis youthft>l- tulations and the flay was allowed ug ppiny 1(1 upon arta, a-•••••••••••••••. INCORPORATED 1855• •••• i I H. - Capital 98 A General Circular Savings Interest R. Sharp, .._ __ - ._ ..�-� S and Reserve $8,800,000 Branches in Canada. Banking Busine;s Transacted. LEtter's of Credit Bank Money Orders. Bank Denartnienito allowed at higbeet current rate. Acting Manager, Clinton -ter •_ Branch READY-TO-WF7AB CLOTHING 2 he gUlorrish Clothing Co. ORDERED CLOTHING ti ,t NEF+��`' � A r5 LL 01.T3 a u How About a New Suit ? We are showing a splendid line of snappy new models in serges, wor- steds and tweeds. $12 to $25 See our Special at $15 How About a New Raincoat ? These handy dependable garments that are always ready when you want them $5 to $24 See our Special at $7,511 How About a New Overcoat? Now is the time to make your se- lection while the assortment is at its best, See our New Models in Pinch -back, Belted. -back, Etc THE 1ORRISH CLOTHING' CO. Motto a "A Square Deal for Every Mau." Agent 'CPR. H i e Phone' 18 for Sunda ht calls, Sunday or nig Ls_ LITTLE LOCALS, Mrs.. Axon is helping out at the d thisweek, takingthe Moos Seholewe , work of Miss Thompson, who is ill. HAS LANDED IN ENGLAND, Mrs, Jas. Twitchell received word this week that her son, Pte. W. J. Twitchell of the 10th Alberta Dra- goons, lfad landed safely in England, MEETS TONIGH'r, The WMC,T.U. will meet on Thurs- day evening at the hotne'.of'. Mrs, H. Piumsteel, Ontario street, when Mr. A. re, Cooper will speak on ":Law Enforcement," REIVIPMBE1tS BOYS AT ,FRONT. Court Clinton T O.Oi.F, are arrang in ton nd Christ'mas boxes to their 1 0 S members who are overseas. limy ap- pointed a committee to . look after the material and will pack the •boxes on Tuesday evening. A BIRTHDAY PARTY. Little Miss Clara Steep, • daughter of Mr. and Mrs, D. Steep of Staple- ton, celebrated. her tenth birthdaY on Friday last by entertaining g a num- ber of her little girl friends•, A very happy evening was spent by the young people. CAPT. FAIRFU'LL AT STRATFORD Capt. J. K. Fateful], chaplain at the Mowat 'Memorial Hospital, King - Ston, formerly pastor of the Clinton Baptist church, addressed the con- gregation of the Ontario street Inip- tist church, Stratford, on Sundays, Capt. Fairfull is well known in Stratford, having resided there be- fore coming to Clinton. EXEMPTION BOARDS FOR HURON The following comprise the E.emp- tion Tribunals at the different paints in Huron County : Clinton W. 13rydonee Chas. G. Middleton ; Seafbrth-J. M. Lest, George McGee ; Exeter -I. R. Carl- ing, Henry Sinith ; Goderich—Judge Dickson, Chas. Garrow ; Wingham— Dudley Holmes, Samuel Benaott ; Brussels—Wm. Sinclair, Robert Liv- ingston; Gorrie-W. S. McKercher, George Walker ; Dungannon—Thos. Stothers, Wm, Daley. SENTENCED FOR ROBBER'-. Last week at, Toronto, Charles Lus- ty was sentenced to three years iu the penitentiary on a charge of steal- ing an auto and robbing private hous- es. He was the head of a gang of three youths who broke into the home of Mr. Alex. Armstrong, form- erly of Clinton, and ransacked it from top to bottom, durhig the,tem- porary absence of members of the household, stealing several articles of value, most of which, however, was subsequently recovered. Two other members of the gang who were mere lads without any previous .bad record, were allowed to go on suspended sentence. ONT. ST, CHURCIi,. The meeting o Monday ev- ening ening was in charge, of the Good, Citizenship department. Mr. Percy Wheatley, head of the department, presided and Misses E. Piusn'stcel and E, Cornish, delegates .to the Stratford convention, 6a',e reports. s, Mr. C NI . I ,' H. Graham of the I. . S. C staff, gave au address on "National Ideals," and Miss Marion Gibbings sang in good voice, "Come On, You Canadians," Next Monday evening the League purpose going down to the House of Rettige and will give a program, Anniversary services will be held ion Sunday next when the Rev. J. E. 1J. Millyard, who is considered to be one of the most eloquent prearliers among the younger members of the London Conference, wall be the preacher at both morning and even- ing service. The trustees are asking for a thankoftering .of three hundred dollars on this anniversary Occasion. The pastor, the Rev. J, A, Agnew, will pregcli ab. Turner's dumb on Sunday afternoon, I1. W. C, A, REPORT. On account of every Society at this centre packing Xmas boxes for their own boys, the shipment this month was not as large as usual, The Societies are requested to make a special endeavour to have the next shipment as large as possible as the supplies will reach the boys at a time of the year. when they are most needed Vatna Soeiety-,21 pairs socks, 10 flannel shirts, 87 slips.. Unity Club -12 pc, socks. ,Stanley Maple Leaf -17 pr. socks, 8 flannel shirts. Bethany -18 pr., socks. Y. L. of S. E, of G. '1',-0 pr. soaks, Clinton .T'attiotic Societe -d2 pt, Socks, 0 flannel shirts, .6 pyjamas, 10 sheets, 82 slips,' 80 trench towels, 1 scarf, To own boys -•Clinton I'atridtic So- lder -4 pr, sacks ; Y. L. 00 S. E. of G, T,-15 pr.` socks, and $12 worth ot tobacco and eats, The IJ, W. 0. A, is endeavouring to ascertain the exact amount raised by our' cotintyi for the British Red Cross. At this centre cdtnplcte re- turits have net been received from some ot the Societies, ' • • 'aethe WILLIS CHURCH. The ,pastor:, Rev, J, 10, Hogg, will preach on, Sunday, The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be adntia- istered afterthe, morning preaching service. ST, PAUL'S CHURCH, Tile Rev. J, A, Williams, a mitis- sionary home on furlough from Kal Fong, China, will preach in she in- terests of• missions on Sunday even- ing, Nov. 4th, DOING HIS BIT. In the Red Cross campaign in Tor- onto last week' whereby nearly one million dollars was raised, one of the collecting teams was captained by Ms, W. E. Greig, son o0 1t1 s, L. i and brother' ofMr. Greig, P. A. g, Greig; • Chntou, who succeeded in raising nearly 830,000. Mr. Greig has held a responsible position with the Massey -Harris ,Company for a great many years, SHOULD SIT AT CLINTON. Dr. Hunter and Lieut. Sykes, M.D., of Woodstock anis Lieut. Ivan Wilson, M.D., of London compose a medical board which sits at Goderich on Mon- day, Tuesday and Wednesday of each week and at Wingham Thursday, Fri- day and Saturday for the examina- tion of men for military service. As Clinton, is so much more central than either of the above mentioned towns it would have been more convenient for most people if the hoard sat here all week. CLINTON PEOPLE, ARE WORKERS Two. 'Clinton people were appointed to the executive of the Goderich Dis- trict Epworth League at the annual convention held in Goderich last week, Mr. A. J. Mcltlurray being ap- pointed third vice president and Miss Marion Irwin fifth vice. And. at the Centre Huron S. S. Convention held at Auburn five Clinton S. S. worker were appointed to the executive, ilanielp : G. A..Bradshaw, first vice; A. T. Cooper, secretary -treasurer ; E. H. L. Rorke, temperance superinten- dent the llev. J, A. Robinson, sue erintendent of teacher training, and Rev. W. B. Moulton superintendent of .home department. HAS DONE WELL. The older Clintonians will remem- ber a former resident who was known as "Chauncey" Fisher when a mere lad. He was a boy without the advantages of position or wealth, but he had lots ofpluck and energy. Mov- ing to Toronto he found opening for his talents, and Ise started in the manufacturing• business under the title of the A. D. Fisher Co,, and by hon- est hlusiness management has succeed- ed in working up a splendid business located on -Britain St. It is report- ed that he made considerable Money on a munition contract, and lie sbow- od his generosity and appreciation of a good cause last week by contribut- ing $500 to the Red Cross fund, here's where your old friends tako off their hat to you "A, D," COMING 1`U TO\\'N, Mr: R. J. Gibbings of the first cora cession, Hullett, has disposed of his farm to Mr. W. Ross of McKillop, is having a sale of his farm stock on Nov.th and intends 1. �n 5 50 in l g into Clinton this fall. Mr, Gibbings suf• fared a very severe and tedious ill- ness during the past year and the rices not feel ,just equal to continuing the strenuous work of the farm. That Mr. Gibbings should decide to come into Clinton is the most natural thing in the world. His grandfather Was cue of the first settlers on the site where the town now stands and his father, the late Williams Gibbings, who was born here, was the first white male child born in Huron coun- ty. Mr. Gibbings liars been looking at the House on Rattenbury street in which his father formerly lived and his grandmother before that and n,ay decide to snake that his horse. But wherever he decides •to locate Clinton citizens will bid hien welcome to the 'town in which. those of his name and blood have been 'so long and so fav- terribly known, WHERE 00 YOU STAND The following dispatch -from Ottawa Will clear up some points not fide understood by ti5ose concerned`: There is some misapprehension as to the medical classification u11dee the Military Service Act, . Class 1, which is called out, com- prises unmarried seen' or widowers without children, between 20 and 84 years 01. age, who will be divided in- to five medical categories : (a) Men fit tor general service overseas ; (b) teen 'fit for noncombatant service ov- erseas ; (c) men fit for noncombatant ser%'ice at home ; (d) a temporary classification—men not at present in proper physical simile but liable to be in short tine; (e) men totally ort" lit. A man in class D is liable for re- exatninmtien. A man in class F] is not ; ho is out of it and entitled to permanent 0x0111 ption. -: Everyone must either report, 101 et the duty or'exemption,b t tt o y or holder of a51 17. certificate will get exemption as a Matter of course, Others seeking exemption swill, have their casts 'considered on their mer- its, TIE CAARI i JT. WheatLO2L. 10M B ' riys ble ,'1 .00 Oats 50e ' Butter 41c to. lb , Eggs 80e to 40e Live, Hogs 17:00 li1NG•AGEMIINT, A.NNOU'NOED, hire, William Glen of Clinton au - flounces the engageanent of her daugh- ter, Bessie, to Mr. Francis Watkins IIow of Eeedmonbon, Alta„ son of the late Rev, Henry Ilow, .13.A., . and 1trrs, }Iow of Annapolis, N. S, marriage will' take place early in - November, A BROTHER DEAD, Mrs. R. Fitzsimons reeeivod a wire 'u d on 1 es ay informing her e of • the death of her brother, Mr.• John Lewslep of Morden, Aran , Mrs. Fitz- simons had had a letter only a few weeks ago when her brother was in good health so that the news of his death came as a groat shock to her. The deceased will be remembered' by many of the older citizens as he re- sided here before going west about twenty-five years ago. He is sur- vived by his wife.. HAS SOLD FARM. Mr. George Watts of The London, Road, Tuckersmith, lias disposed „of his farm to Mr. J. H. Quigley of Ilullett, who gets possession in the spring, Mr. Watts has found it very hard to obtain help and tate work of the farm has been proving too much for his strength so he has decided to retire. IIe has not ;yet decided where he will locate. We would suggest Clinton as a desirable place 0! abode and would promise him a hearty wel- come if 15e siloeld decide to come here, BAPTIST CHURCH. Rev. H. C. Plant of Montreal, who was in attendance at the Baptist Convention at Woodstock, preached at both services in this church on Sunday last. The Sunday school was pleased to welcome back their superintendent, Mr, D. IC. .Prior, on Sunday, al- though he has not fully recovered from his recent accident. Rev. 1S. 0, Porde, of lIopevilio has received and accepted a unanimous call to become pastor 'of the Clinton and Auburn churches and expects to begin his ministry on the second Sun- day in November, A BRIDE RECEIVES. Mrs. J. A, Sutter received with her mother, Mrs. 13. 13, Cheat, on Tuesday afternoon and evmelg,,,11rs. Sutter wore hen pretty. wedding gown and looked very, girlish and charming, Mrs, Sutter of Stratford and Mrs. Chant of Unionville receiv- ed with their. Airs, W. 1:. Floody of ingersol admitted the guests, Mrs, (l.',J. Wallis poured tea and Misses Dorothy and Gladys Centelon and Ruby Wise assisted, in the tea room. The table was • daintily ar- ranged but with a simplicity befit- ting war time. Many callers a me during the afternoon and evening to see the bride, who, happily, will con- tinue to reside in Clinton. THE RED 0I105S PUNT). • Clinton 1a, 5 s made its collection Inc the British and Italian Red Cross, the total amount being 81,208.70. There was no canvas ot the town made this year. The coeueil made a grant of a tenth of a mill, which amounted to 8760, and for the rest it was made up of voluntary, sub- scriptions handed in to different bus- iness men authorized to receive them. Mr. W. D. Pair was the most fortun- ate of these collectors but probably this was because he took a keen per- sonal interest and put himself to more trouble to receive contributions and to announce how the fund was growing. Clinton might perhaps have done better for this cause and probably would have done much bet- ter had the people really taken the matter to heart. Most; people could at least have spared a quarter or half dollar and had four or five hun- dred more people clone even thtft it would have brought up ere` total. We will have to learn to be more generous hefore this conflict is over. WESLEY CHURCH. • The Rev. Sidney Davidson of i3e1- grave preached at bout services on Sunday, his discourses being listened to with much pleasure and prof% by those present. The pastor Was tak- ing anniversary, services at Belgrave, a former pastorate. • Next Sunday the pastor will preach in 'the morning and in the evening the service will be withdrawn to al- low of the congregation attending the annivei'ary service in Ontario street church, On Mcncday evening the League beard reports from the delegates at- tending the different conventions, Aiiss Leona hieing% gave a report of the Landon Conference cenventton at Stratford end Mr. Neiman Holland and Miss Mildred Cook reported the District convention held at Goderich Settee last week. Mr.Sutton oeeitpied the chair and Mr, C, Andrews' sang a selp and Misses Deretby Rorke a>td Gortrttde Fowler sang a duei't, Reit :Holiday evei>tiig 511 interestieg bible contest i5 being arranged 1,+)', HONOURS 11ERE AleD TO COMB, WIIA'l' ,SAY YOU, CI`L'X FAT,IIE1St, i ReV. B Moulton has jest re- ceived. C -cel ec wprd that he lids• been succuss• fur in the examination for Licentrate in Sore '1'heologia at 13urau College and Western Uetversity >Loudon, Mr. MOttltop receives the degree of l,, S, 1'. this week and after that will be entitled to write those letters after his name, ' Congratulations are in order, ley this time next week we shall be offering congratulations of another sort to 1VIr, Moulton. A GOOD PROGRAM. The entertainment given by the Girls', Club of Willis church on Mon- day evening was an interesting, one. Mrs, 0, M, Elliott and Mrs: Chowert and, Misses Woods and Campbell con- tributed to music f the b t h al part o p program; Miss Wilson gave a, read- ing and 'Rev. Mr. Motiiton gate his lecture, "Fire and, Sword in Bel- gium,"t which was illustrated by many lantern views, The pastor, the Rev. J, E. Ilogg, occupied the chair, Tho whole program was much enjoyed by all present. 'Next Tues- day evening the senior and junior Girls' Club and the Boys' Club, Knights of Bing Arthur, will nom- inee in a Hallowe'en social, W. P. S. NOTES. • The Women's Patriotic Societe will meet on. Friday. Any one wishing to Metre a shirt or knit socks can get material at this meeting and any one Having caps will please bring them in. The distributors are out with the penny bags and it is hoped that each and all will respond to the appeal and take ono for their home or place of business. Large sums of money. have been raised from this system in other towns, and Clinton aims at raising at least 81,000 in the year. The two boxes that have been in Pair's bookstore and Cooper e: i o s will remain there as usual and any one still wishing to put •their con- tribution. in thong, is welcoume to do so; Collections will be made from theme monthly as well as the hags: 'FIAVE YOU BEEN EXAMINED ? The following appeared in responce to a question asked of a daily paper recently : Kinntount Reader : (1) if a draftee reports for service at the local post- olftce, he will later on receive from the Provincial Registrar under the Act instructions to report for med- ical examination on a specified day, and, accompanying the instructions, will be a voucher good for railway transportation. The draftee will al- so be paid 82.00 a day for the time. I occupied. But there will be no pay and no free railway, transportation for mon who apply for exemption. They will have to pays their own ex- penses_, (2) Claimants' for exemp,- tion are not allowed to keep the form claiming exemption. 'ebe post- inaster,.sends it to the Provinceal Registrar. Tilt: Nt'W JUNIOR JUDG-E. Lt. -Col. pl. N. Lewis, member for West Huron, a constituency wiped out 01 the last redistribution, has been appointed junior judge of the county of Huron. C'oi. Lewis served in the Federal Parliament since 1001 and duringthe earlier years of l,es 1 parliamentary. career be won consid- erable distinction by bringing in sev- eral radical p-eatim'es, Ira, was the father of the daylight saving sc11•1ti3O in Canada and for a time was ram- •iliarly known throughout his riding as "Daylight Ed,” IIe was also con- sidered an autifority upon marine matters and at one time advocated a Canadian navy manned with Cann- clian trained sailors, He had even connected with the militia iheforo the war and since has been very active 111 military matters, having organiz- ed and raised a battery or two. On- ly his age has prevented 11101 Ir,vn going to the front, . citizen. t140 S r 1 l t o 'errs l 't k ) a as r 1. 6 g , a o. like a good suggestion in view of the situal,ion, that the counoll buy a piece el wood near teen if possible. and hire men to cut the wood which could then he sold to citizens at cost. Fuel is scarce enough in ' toai to cause serious'apptehension. It seems . impossible to obtain coal and any wood offered is so high in price ' as to be beyond the reach of . people. of ordinary means. It looks :, ae if something would have to be done, This citizen suggested that,. Council- lor Aliller would bo a good mad to put in charge of the work of looking out a well -wooded lot and of seeing that flhe wood so obtained was cut and marketed. Flow does the sup gcsiea strike the townfathers ? WILL 0O1VIE ILtOK '1'0 OATO1•JiIAL,• After Dec. 1st most people will be obliged to eat just plain oatmeal por- ridge, Tito new-fangled sawdust -ex- celsior sort of, breakfast' foods will not be so easy to obtain: The reas- on ? Why after that data,. according to an order-in-coulieil, such food may only be bought„in twenty -pound, lots. and it is thought dealers will not handle it. The package is Miven- lent For both retailer and consumer. 'Phe package habit is .something like the tin can habit, it has fixed itself pretty strongly upon the people ot this country but the habit of feeding a family upon fancy breakfast foods instead of plain, wholesome porridge is a mighty thriftless one for people of moderate means to get into •and it will he a good thing if it is brok- en up, Bagfieltl The collectors in • charge of • the British Iced Cross have sent in the following amount to the provincial treasurer Municipal grant 5226.00. Public school ' 8.611 Contributions � 151.30. $386:d0: Mrs. John Tippet. received word this week of the death of her bro- ther, Benjamin Higgins, at Vancouve er, B. C. Mrs. A, E: .Erwin attended the Sunday sclioof convention at Chat- ham this week. Mrs. 'Arthur Clarke, who spent the Past six weeks at St. Joseph's Ilas- pital, London, taking treatment, re- turned to the village this week. A number of our young men were at Goderich this week for examina- tion under the Military. Service Act, Dr, Metcalf and wife and son Wile Ram Metcalf, of .Detroit have return,- ed eturned to their summer residence here for a short while, Mr., 15. 1-Ially'ard of Victoria Col- lege, Toronto, occupied the pulpit of the Methodist church on Sunday evv+ ening last in the interest of the Educational Fund. . . Mrs. Jowitt and sou, .lir. 'William Jowitt, spent the past week at Tor- onto. Dr. Atkinson of Detroit spent a fete; days the past week with his family at their summer residence on tine terrace. Constance Anniversary services will be held in the Constance Methodist church on Sunday next, Rev, J,H, Osterhout of Goderieh will preach at both ser- vices, afternoon and evening. Air. Robert Lawson arrived home on Friday morning after his trip to the West. Quite a number of the young men. here have gone up for medical exam- ination to see whether they will he fit for military service, ANOTHER MILESTONE PASSED The above is a good portrait of a birthday on Monday last, We do he was born the first hall of the last as a youngster and a good many of Hors, He was tendeeecl many conga to pass without a ]practical joke bei NSFORD JOHN RA Mr. John 1Znnsford, who celebrated not know his exact age but believe eei>tury, Ile is as spr3vand active his friends envy frim itis youthft>l- tulations and the flay was allowed ug ppiny 1(1 upon arta,