The Clinton News Record, 1921-11-17, Page 1No.2124—,42nd Year
CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17th, 1921
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to thieves.
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Overcoats, regular
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Your pick of the en-
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THE CLIYTHINc
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motto "A Square Deal for Ever.. Mair"
CLIN'20N MARKETS,
Wheat, 950,
Oats, 45t1.
Barley, 500
Buckwheat, 65th, •
Eggs, 600.
Butter, 350.
Live Hogs, $8.50,.
"JOE" SEEMS HAPPY'.
The many friends of Mr, Joseph
Rider will be pleased to learn he
has arrived safely in his native land.
Mr. Ransford, on selling Mr. Rider
his 'transportation, macre roe promise
that when he reached Eng-
land ho would write and tell how he
fared. 1VIr, Ransford last week re-
ceived a card from_ Joe on which
was written simply, "Fifth line Na-
tional Anthem", When our readers
remember that ' this line reads,
"Happy and Glorious", they will bet-
ter understand Mr. Rider's ready
win and the enviable condition he
was in at the time of writing;
McCAIG—McPHERSON,
A quiet wedding took place at
Duff's church, Puslinch, Nov. 7th, in
the presence of relatives only, when
Jessie Margaret, eldest daughter of
Mrs. Katherine McPherson, was
united in marriage to Russell Alex-
ander McCaig, youngest son of Mr.
and Mrs. Donald McCaig, of Pus-
linch, the Rev. S. Woods officiating.
'The bride was given away by her
uncle, Mr. John Cockburn, 'and wore
a navy tricotine suit with hat to
match and corsage bouquet of Sunset
roses. She was attended by her lit-
tle cousin, Miss Jean McPherson,
who wore pink organdie and carried
a basket of Sunset roses,
After the wedding breakfast, at
the bride's home, the happy couple
left for Toronto.
Mr.. and Mrs. McCaig have taken
up their residence in Clinton, where
Mr. McCaig has been employed in
F. W. Johnston's bakery and res-
taurant.
We extend congratulations.
AMONG THE CHURCHES.
Sunday next will be missionary
field day in the Methodist churches
of Clinton. In the morning, the Rev.
A, T. Wilkinson, home en furlough
from Japan will preach in Wesley
church and in the evening Mr. W.
G. Medal, a layman from Exeter. In
Ontario street church Mr Medd will
speak in the morning and the Rev.
Mr. Wilkinson in the evening. On
Monday evening the annual union
mens' banquet will be served in
Wesley ball, followed by a program
in the auditorium, when the Rev. J.
H. Arnep, missionary secretary, will
speak and it is hoped also that Mr.
Wilkinson will remain for this meet-
ing. The annual union banquet has
always been most 'successful and it
is hoped this year it will be even
snore se than usual.
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St. James Church, Middleton
10.00 a.m., Sunday School.
11.00 a.m., Holy Communion and
sermon. Subject: Missions.
St. John's Church, Hohnesville
0
x.30n. .r Holy of . onmr
C onion and
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sermon. Subject: Missions. .
8.30 pan., Sunday School.
Baptist Church --
The Sunday School will hold its
Christmas tree and entertainment
on Wednesday, Dec. 21st,
Willis Church
The regular monthly meeting of
the W. M. S. will be held in the
lecture room on Friday, Nov. 18th
at 'three o'clock. Mrs. Lundy of
I{ippon, the Presbyterial visitor, will
address the meeting. Refreshments
will be served at the close of the
meeting. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to 'all the ladies,
Willis Church
The Girls' Club will hold their
annual thank offering meeting on
Nov. 21st at 8 o'clock in the lecture
roots, The Club is fortunate in se-
curing Miss Warren, a returned tris,
sionary from India, to address the
meeting. A good progian will be
provided A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to all ladies of the town"and
vicinity, -,
Ontario Street Church
'Cho members. and friends of the
W. M. S. spent a very enjoyable ev-
ening at their last regular meeting
he17 in the school room on Wednes-
day evening of lapst week, it being
the occasion of the in -gathering of
the mite boxes, and the Rest Fund
collection. .It -being Mite Box night
the programme was emitable to 'tb'e
oehasfors, A special feature Was "A.
Mite Box Song" giver by seven of
the youngest members.
The subject of "India" from the
new Study Book "Canada's Share in
World Tasks" asks was very ably pre-
sented
c1 b y Mrs. (:Tar.) Tholiipson, as-
sisted by Miss Pickett and Miss
Wi;.ltse, •
I The incense from mite boxes and
the centeibutio is to Rest Fund
showed a decided increase over last
year's givings. The evening
ing
exer-
Cises were agiCCably concluded by a
social half hour• over a cup of tea
anal light refreshments,
The6IAA gue meeting next week
will be :held on Tuesday night, en=
der the direellon of the Social coin -
/tilted, JCvei•.ybdily welcome,
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IIONOUPEI) BY FRIEDS,
Miss Bessie Porter, who .has been
for many years a resident of Clinton
and a montber of Wesley chords, re,
cently sold her house and hes gone to
reside in Londesboro. On her sever-
ing her connection with the VV. M.
S. of Wesley church, of which she
had been an active member always
and for snore years president, -she
was presented by the members with
a Iife membership pin.
DON'T BE ENVIOUS.
Word has been received from Mrs,
Was, Cooper, who left a few weeks
ago for Ontario, California, that she
is enjoying figs, pears, peaches, or-
anges .and grapes, fresh from the
trees, as well as plenty of sunshine.
Weil for those of "us, who have to
live in the sante .place winter and
summer, if we have stored up lots
of the sunshine we had last July, to
]seep us sweet in the fees of such
reports. ^
THE SCHOOL CONCERT,
The Model. School concert on Fri:
day evening last. was a fine success,
a good house greeting the Hender-
son Pipe Band of London, which
put on a varied, -interesting and
amusing program'
The piping, dancing and 'singing
of the company, in varied costumes,
was Mich enjoyed and the numbers
of Miss .Dunbar, comedienne, were
greeted with Uproarious applause.
Her acting was funny hut her ap-
pearance was so funny that her act-
ing,,.didn't matter much. Sam Mum.
ro and his clever little sister, Doro-
thy, appeared in, several parts and
were great favorites with the au-
dience, Mrs. 'Munro acted as accom-
panist during the evening.
Principal Houck of the Model
School introduced the company and
explained that the school was en-
deavoring to raise some funds to
buy decorations for the schen' and
also to purchase a grafonola for use
in the school. About fifty-six dollars
was cleared on Friday after paying
the expenses of the evening. e
The Henderson Company had of-
fered a prise of $5.00 to the pupil
selling the largest number of tickets
for this entertainment and this prize
was won by Miss Olive Schoenhals.
Miss Olive was called to the stage on
Friday evening and Miss Dorothy
Munro presented the prize.
LITTLE LOCALS. ' -
Mr, Samuel Glidden of Harlock
moved to town this week and is get-
ting settled in his new house on
Bond .street,
Air. F. W. Johnston, who pur-
chased Mr. Wheatley's residence
on Rattenbury street is moving into -
it this week.
The choir of Wesley church intend
having a social evening on Friday
after the usual practise hour. All
members are expected to be present.
Mrs. Henry Garrett, Craig street,
entertained at the tea hour Thurs-
day in honor of her mother, Mrs. H.
W. Cook, of Clinton, Ont,—Winni-
peg Free Press.
The attention of tocal investors is
called to an advertisement on an-
other page of this issue of the sale
of town debentures. The interest,
paid ennead, eallcl, is six per, cent.
Sympathy is expressed for Mr.
and Mrs. George Johnston in the
loss of their child, a little boy of
two months, who died on Monday.
The funeral took place yesterday af-
ternoon.-
The old "power house" on Mary
street is being torn down and the
bricks will be used 'for building a
new pump house. The building has
not been used for some time except
for storing.
A pubiic meeting will be held In
the town, hall tomorrow evening at
which Mr. lenses Murdock, Liberal
candidate in South Toronto, anti Mr,
Thos. McMillan, Liberal candidate .in
South Buten, will speak.
A large• number of Clinton people
wont out to Rolnnesville Monday ev-
ening to the -fowl sapper, and got a
good one. More would 'probably have
gone but for the fact that the roads
are not of the best.
The Womens' ,Institute will hold
their regular meeting at three
o'clock, sharp, on. Thursday afternoon
next in the usual place of meeting,
over the Public Library. Mrs. I1,
Fowler will give a repent of the con-
vention at London,
Mr. A. Wilkes has sold his shoe
anti repairing business to Mr, Barry
of Walkerton, who is already in pos-
session. We shall welcome Mr. Bar-
ry to Clinton but trust that this
change will not mean the rembvai
of Mr. Wilkes from town.
Prom . ort bite 14th the 10thof
to this
month is being observed as visitors'
week throughout the whole system of
the Bell Telephone Company. Any -
ono wishing to look over the local
exchange will be courteously re-
ceived.
A timber of the girl friends s of
Mhs Mary M 'Cn a
s to y c g1, tt gathorecl at
het home en Monday evening, and,
lir honour et.. her birthday, presented
her with a handsome ivory reading
lamp, A Jolly evening Wasyspent by
the young People d.
ASSESSMENT LOWERED,
in the case of the Doherty Pianos,
Ltd., the Court of Revision at their
adjourned meeting set the assess-
ment on land at $1,000, buildings at
$12,000, business assessment at
$7,800, total assessment at $20,800,
This is practically what it was be-
fore the increase was made.
WOMEN HAVE ORGANIZED.
Mrs. Edwards of London was in
Own on Monday and organised the
women of town, who are supporters
of the present. government, for the
campaign, An organization meeting
was held in the' afternoon, when
workers were appointed for each
Ward, and in the evening a larger
meeting was held in the council cham-
ber, which was open to all women.
SATURDAY LAST DAY.
Nov. 10th is the last Clay for ap-
pealing to have names entered on
the town voters' list for the muni-
cipal elections in January. Any per-
son who became an owner or tenant
of property since the assessment 'for
this year was made is entitled to be
on the list, but must be added by
appeal to the judge, Court will be
held in the Council Ohanfber sonic
time in December. Hand your name
to the Town Clerk.
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WILL NOT. SIT SUNDAY,
Clerk Macpherson.calls• our att'en-
-tion .to the fact that the registrars
apliointed to make the lifts fm the
Dominion election to be held on Dee.
6th have posted up notices stating
that they will certify to- said lists
on Nov. 27th., which is Sunday. He
presumes the certifying will not be
a strenuous job, .,es otherwise the
Lord's Day Alliance might be called
upon to intervene.
The registrars are instructed to
sit for five days after nomination'
day, which is on Nov. 22nd, This'
would stake the fifth clay fall on
Sunday, but no doubt the work will
be done in. four clays, most of the
registrars being good churchmen.
OPENING MEDICAL SCHOOL.
The News -Record received .an in-
vitation to tihe official opening of the
new Western Medical School build-
ing at London on Thursday and Fri-
day of this week. Hon. R. H. Grant,
Minister of Education, will address
the faculty, students and alumni on
Thursday and a portrait of the late
Dr, H, A. McCallum will be un-
veiled On Friday afternoon Prof.
A. B, MacCallum of McGill Uni-
evrsity, will give an address and -on
the evening of that day 'a reception
by the Board of Governors end Fa-
culty of Medicine will be held. If we
are not present at these functions it
is not because we are not interested.
We wish the Western every success.
WHERE THE MONEY WENT.
At the council meeting last week,
chairman 'Cooper of the Finance
committee, gave a little summary of
the estimated for the • different de-
partments and` -the amounts spent so
far, as follows :—
Property Committee, estimate $700,
spL ent
$457.
Fire
and Water c Lcl Colurnitt e
e estimate
atP-
$500, spent $427.
Insurance estimate $85, spent $47.
Grants, estimate $700, spent $529.
Streets, .estimate $1200, spent $2826
($850 of this has been returned
from the county and several hun-
dred will still be returned).
Charity estimate, $50, spent $32
Parks estimate, $50, span) $107,
Incidental estimate,. $700, spent $400
It was estimated that $50 would
be taken in in fines and $213 lies
been taken„
The property committee estimated
that $450 would be taken in during
the year, $378 having been received
up to date.
It is hoped the year will end with
ar small balance in the treasury.
MIDDLETON--McBRIDE ,
The following account of a wed-
ding, interesting to many News -Re-
cord readers is copied from The
Waterloo Chronicle -Telegraph, of
Nov, 10th, The groom is one of God-
erich township's :best known and
most prominent young farmers. •l'hey
will reside on the homestead "Mount
Pleasant," Goderich township:
"A marriage of much interest to
Twits -City residents was solemnized
at the Church of the holy Saviour
at 1..45 o'clock Tuesday, when Miss,
Kathleen Isabel, damghtee Of Mr.
amts Mrs. A. B. McBride, George
street, becs:me the bride of William
Harvey Middleton, son of the,- late
•George tied Mrs, Middlton, Clin-
ton, Ont.
The church was very prettily de-
corated for the occasion, Rev. C. W.
Foreman, the pastor, officiated, Mr,
arid. Mrs. Arthur Smith, sister and
btothoi in law ofIt bridegroom
brut. roost
e
g
were the attendants,' Thebride
wore
as beeonnng suit of navy broadcloth
with seal .Curs and coteage of orchids
and a clainty'Cusebia hat with French
flower tr'irnusing,
The bridegrooms s'lrift to the bride
was a bar pin set in diamonds, Num-
erous costly aid beautiful gr
ft5
were
received
r, c by the 1 < young people attest-
ing to the high esteem itt Which they
are held in the Twits -City,
After the ceremony Mr, and Mrs.
Middleton left on a wadding trill to
pelmas meet, On the r return they Will
take tip their residepee in Clinton,"
ORANGE SOCIAL.
Murphy Lodgq and -the ladles'
lodge' and a number of their friends
enjoyed a social evening in the lodge
rooms on Tuesday etening. A pro-
gram was given first, My, Geo. B.
Henley presiding, Amongst those
taking part in the program were:
Miss Gertrude Fowler, the Misses
Taylor. and Miss Helen Cook, Mr.
Chas. Cook, Miss Daisy Necliger,
Mrs. F, Holloway and little Miss
Mildred Holloway and Rev. D. N.
McCansus and Rev, 0, M, Hallowell,
The Phalen Orchestra 'furnished the
music for the evening. After the pro-
gram refreshments were served and
as pleasant social time was spent,
PROTEST AGAINST INCREASE.
The Clinton council last week at
its monthly meeting instructed Clerk
Macpherson to write ' the Municipal
Association protesting against the.
proposed increase in the Telephone
rates. The proposed change would
mean, as fSr as Clinton is concerned:
Independent business telephone which
is now $2.05 per month would be
$2,50 per month, an increase of
450. Business two-party telephone
which is now $1,85 per month would
be -$2.00, an increase of 150. Busi-
ness four -party telephone' which is
now $1.54 per month would be $2.00,
an increase of 46th. Private. branch
exchange which is now. $2.05, would
be $2.50, an increase of 450.
People You Know
hirs. J. G. Steepe is visiting friends
in Toronto.
Mrs. Jack Neil of Stratford visited
with Mrs. Wallace Wheatley on
Wednesday.
Mrs. Sidney Johns of Seaforth vis-
ited last week with her sister-rn-
law, Miss Johns of town.
Misses Beth and Ruth Cartwright
spent the week -end with Mrs.
IIaawke, and other friends at Bruce -
field,
Bayfield
Mr, Charles Ferguson, who has
been sailing on the lakes the past
season, returned home the past
week.
Mr. Robert Penhale, who went
west with a car of apples this fall,
returned home this week after dis-
posing of them.
Mr. Harry Baker, who went west
with the harvesters excursion, re-
turned home last week,
Mrs. A. E. Erwin spent the
week -end at Seaforth.
The young ,people purpose holding
a masquerade ball in the town hall
on Friday evening, Nov. 25th, in
the interests of furnishings for the
hall.
A tea will be served at the home
of Mrs. F. A. Edwards this after-
noon from four to six, the proceeds
to be used to procure lights for Trin-
ity church.
14r. Wan. Parker, who has been In
the west for a year or more, has
returned.
Messrs, s rs John Pollock
and Wm.
Williamson is tso
n havealso
return.
'r -
od 1 onf
a trip west.
Last Sunday the ansival thankof-
for•ing service of the W. -IVI. S. was
held in St. Andrew's church, The
service was concluded by the Rev.
R. A. Lundy and Mrs. Lundy of
I(ippen. Mrs. Lundy gave an admir-
able address taking as her subject
the words, "What shall I render un-
to the Lord?" There was a good at-
tendance and the offering amounted
to over forty dollars.
Lion d esboro.
Me, and Mrs. Thos Herniae of
Clintbsi spent Sunday at Mr. W.
Caldnrell's,
Rev, Me. Tiffin of Blyth preached
in the Methodist church on Sunday
evening..
Rev. IV. R. Osborne spent a few'
days of last week in Toronto.
Miss Fanny Lee, who has been its
Toronto for the past few months, re-
turned home Saturday.
Mrs. Fred Johnston and family,
who spent Thanksgiving with rela-
tives in London, returned house last
week,
Misses Gertie Roberton and Edith
Sampson, who have completed their
Commercial Course at the School of
Commerce, Clinton, left on Wednes-
day of last week for Toronto to take
positions.
Mrs Geo, Thompson and Miss
Ethel returned home last week at -
ter a visit with the lady's brother,
Mr. Chas, Hutton 'of Toronto,
,The Guild of Minx Presbyterran
church held their regular meeting
'in the church on Sunday evening.
Porter's
Hill
1VIr. and Mrs. Wilson have re-
turned route after spending a week
at
Detroit,
Alf. Me'Gregor and his moth-
er, Mrs. McGregor', were down to
London to see Mr, McGregor, who
is not welveryl.
V l
t .
hit', and Mrs. Geo. Monk spent a
clay recently with Mr. Reg Fuller
and family.
We are sorry to hear that Mrs,
Jaimes Flanigan bas's sore eye.
Mr. Ai-bert Harrison is back from
the West. ,
1' Ho111'9e$Vife
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Last Friday evening the congrega,
tion of Stn John's church, Holmes..
villa,, gathered at the hone of Mr. C,
E. Sturdy for their annual fowl sup-
per. From 'six-tihrty to eight the
lmcies were kept busy attending to
the needs of the inner man. After-
wards a hearty vote of thanks to Mr„
and Mrs. Sturdy for their kindness
in giving their home was proposed
by Rev. Hallowell, and unanimously
pas•wed, followed by another vote of
thanks to the ladies, who were re-
sponsible for the preparing of the
supper. Ganes and other amuse-
ments followed, Mrs, F. Ford at
the organ and Mr. Willie Marshall
with his violin kindly provided the
musical parts of the evening's pro,
grain.
• On Sunday last the annual mans'
day services were held in the
Methodist church, excellent sermons
being preached by the Rev. H. D,1
Moyer of Goderich. The choir wad
made up of men, who very ably led
the service of song. The services
were. inspiring and good congrega,
tions were present both morning
and evening,
On Monday evening the, annual
fowl .supper was served in the base-
ment, an abundance of good things
having been prepared by the Iadies
and the people cane from far and
nigh to enjoy them.••After• the sup-
per a line program was• given uli-
stairs, the pastor, the Rev. J. W.•
Johnston, presiding. Messrs. Henry,
and Kenyon and Mrs. Doty and
Miss Belcher of Goderich assisted
in the•musical part of the 'program,
their contributions being very ninth
enjoyed. Rev. Mr. Reycraft of God-
erich gave an address and Rev, C.
M. Hallowell and Miss Grant of
Clinton contributed readings, the
latter giving two, Altogether it was
a very successful entertainment.
The proceeds amounted to over $500.
Stanley Township
Mr. Jas, McGee spent Wednesday
evening with friends on the Goshen
line.
Sorry to report that Mr. Roy
Scotchnter has been under the weath-
er lately.
Mr, Mann Stecicle has purchased
the farm on the Bronson line form-
erly owned by Mr. • Melvin Talbot-
Meno now having the cage, no doubt
the bird will be forthcoming:
Mr. Harold Penhale reports the
Delco a fine thing•, He thinks the
Hydro through this vicinity ,voiuid be.
a fine success.
Glad to hear that Mr. Lorne Epps
has recovered front itis serious illness.
soon be home again.
Mr. Wm, Helmer had a very sue.'
cessful auction sale last Thursday.
Mr. Rohner intends moving to God-
erich,
Mr. John Scotchnter, who has been
in Goderich Hospital for the past
three weeks; is recovering and will
soon by hrosa again..
L. Talbot and H. Penhale spent;
Sunday nc n
ernoo
Y aQfit n with h tri
ands us
Bayfield.
Y d.
Mr. William Boyce spent a few
days last week with Goderich friends.
Mr. John Greer left for Elrose,
Sask., on Friday last, •
Miss Margery Armstrong of God-
erich spent Sunday with her parents
on the Goshen line.
my, Albert Boyce has beets busy
plowing' garde" plots in Goderich
the past week.
U. F. 0. AFFAIRS IN SOUTH
HURON
The annual meeting of the South
Huron United Farmers' Riding
Association was held in 'Ilensall re-
cently when the following oflfces%
were elected: Director, W. D. San-
ders, Exeter; assistant director,
Samuel Pynun, Usborne; secretary -
treasurer, G. W. Layton, Bt•uccfschf.
Good delegations from the the dif-
ferent clubs were present and mat •
-
ters of interest were discussed, The
U. F. W. 0, presented a resolution
requesting that the sane privileges
be granted in organization with tho
'Ti. F. 0., which was granted with-
out discussion. Tile ladies elected
Mrs. Taylor director and Mrs, hfc-
I.,ean, Flippen, assistant, Mrs. Flynn
of Usber•lne, who has given meets
time to the work for the past year,
expressed a desire to be relieved, ..
The directors of the U. F, 0. poe
litical organization, consisting of one
lady and one gentleman from ea.id '
municipality, held the first executive
meeting of the year on Thursday
last at the home of Mr. Black, can-
didnte fors.
theHouse T Ol Cof Commons,
On ntOr 9
,
altslected h
a t l
n following r officers:
President, W. D., Sanders, Exeter;
Vice, ,T. II. Scott, Iiullett; Satire-
tory; C. W, Layton, Brueefieid. The
municipal directors are: W. Jan-
ioson, R, Dorrance, .1', T'inlaysen,
W. Hawkins, Thes, McWhinney, 0..
T{lopp, J. Murdock, 'C, H, Wise, S.
Moore,ox A
Mune, Cl.GTurnbull, 1
., i i J.
G. Medd, A. I. MWMrn`ray, Mrs.,
Ilesk, Mrs. Eckan•L, • Mrs. Smillie,
]Firs. Cants, Mrs.
eLeen, M
s. T.
J Turnbull, Mrs,0, Turnbull, Mrs,
John JervisMrs; Elder, Mrs.
W.
C. Medd, Mrs. Dewar, Mrs, C. W,
Layton,
Wit„