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The Clinton New Era, 1921-12-1, Page 1Established 1865, vol, 56 No, 22 CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY' DECEMBER 1st, 1921. W. H Kerr & Soo, Editors and Emblisbema. eneral Election, Tuesday, Dec. 6; Vote for Thos, McMillan Ready For Christmas lvibry Goods, Ebony Goods, Perfumes, Candies, Purses, Hot Water Bottles Bath Sprays Exclusive Papetries, Safety Razors, Shaving Brushes Cigars, Pipes, Etc. A Complete Stock and our Prices will Surprise you Agreeably ''w.. S. R. TKO L/S.EfaIS Kim. D. THE =CALL STORE t8 . INCORPORATED 1855 THE MOLSONS BANK Capital and Reserve $9,000,000 Over 130 Branches There is no safer or surer way of safeguarding your surplus money than placing it in a savings account with The Molsons Bank. Why not begin to:day? H. R. Sharp, Mgr., Clinton branch Safety Deposit Boxes to Rent. THE EDUCATION OF YOUR CHILDREN Have you the money with which tto do it ? Start to save while they are young—let them commence life knowing you are at the back of them. Savings Accounts are a specialty with THE ROYAL OAK OF CANADA R. E. MANNING„ Manager Clinton Branch 11 First Aid to the Puzzled Xmas shopper Our Store is in readiness for 'the great holi- day Season with an extensive stock of re- liable and trustworthy merchandise. Let us assist you in your selecting of Neckties 50c to $2.50 Mufflers $1.00 to $4.50 Hosiery 35c to $1.50 Suspenders - 50c to $1.50 Cuff Links 50c to $2:00 Sweaters $1.50 to $10.00 Shirts $1.50 to $6.00 Gloves $1.00 to $3.50 Umbrellas $1.50 to $5.00 Pyjamas $3.00 to $5.00 'so Bath Robes, House Coats, •Hats, ,Caps. Canes, Etc. Men's Suits, Christmas Specials $35 and $40 for $25 Men's Overcoats, Christmas Specials $35 and $40 for $25 The . Morrish Clothing Co, At 8quarelDcal for Everynan 11 Pple Try The New Bra' � I tor Job Work in 1 TO THE ELECTORS OF SOUTH HURON WWII a national debt of $2,3t1,00O,000,op hanging Over Canada, with snich Administration of the national finances as produced •a deficit of over $100,000,- 000.00 during the past year, with every indication that there will be even 8 greater deficit during this present year, with an annual interest charged upon the national debt of $140,000,000.00. Pensions to soldiers $ 31,817,624.84 Soldiers land settlement .. 35,017,000,00 Soldiers civil re-establishment , , . 23,728,933,.64 Deniobitzation 8,023,880.00 P capital expenditure of 27,459 127.00 And this year's controllable expenses 'i 340,346,124.46 Total estimated expenditure for 1921-22 .',,,,$606,392,689.94 'And with a Government in power, tled hand and foot to the big interests, as witness, the serious charges of Mr. James Murdock against members of the Cabinet, which have demanded investigation for ':,twelve month, and still ignored. • What is the first duty of the Electorate? Is it. not to hurl from power the present Government, which has so abused the trust which was placed in Rs hands? 1f, as 1 believe, this is the first duty, then what party should be called upon to take its place? There are in the political field in this Rifling of South Huron, Mr. Black re- tfresenting 1helFrlrmers' Party, under the leadership of Mr. T. A. Crerar, and •the representative of. the Liberal Party under Mr. Mackenzie King. Many members of the Electorate have had the privilege of hearing Mr. Crerar, and all have the opportunity of reading and studying his addresses de- livered throughout the country. Have you heard one word from his lips which would lead you to believe that he Is presenting anything but Liberal doctrine? Not one word. Has he offered the slightest criticism of Liberal record or Liberal policy? Not one word. Then, if, as I have said, the first duty of the Electorate is to defeat the Meighen Administration in order that the Government of Canada be free from the shackles of "Big Interests." Why this division between the Farmers' Party and the Liberal Party? Standing as they do, upon practically similar economic platforms, why should the farmers' political party thus seek to so divide the forces of Liberal- ism, as to seriously endanger the object they both have in view? Two main reasons are advanced: 1.—That while former Conservative farmers will vote to endorse and ad- vance Liberal principles under another name than of Liberalism, yet they will not support Liberal principles if advocated under the Banner of Liberalism. As intelligent citizens, 1. ask you to seriously consider what is implied in such an argument? Does it not mean, simply, that a body of honest citizens are accused of being willing to mark their ballots only under a screen? Away with such camouflage' 1 60 nor believe this, and on behalf of these honest minded men and women I resent any such insinuation. 1 believe the ,farplers of Canada and the farmers and citizens of this Province generally have had sufficient experience of duplicity in politics and they have so often been hoodwinked and led astray by the powers that be, that they are now ready, if they can see the straight way, to go the straight way, and vote the straight way, regardless of past political leaning. 11.—Tlie second reason, that, presuming upon the possibilities of an ill- informed electorate, we are told there is little difference between the records of the two old political.parties, and that the Liberal Party has never done its duty by the 'Canadian people. What are the facts? We do not need to go back further than the inception of the Laurier' Administration to prove the falsity of such accusation. What was the condition of Canada at that time? History records the striking fact, that in 1896 the Liberal Government assumed the reigns of power, it found business demoralized, the country almost in a condition of depopulation. Our own people had been flowing away from us in thousands. Even one million native born Canadians were to be found across the lines. The confidence of business men had been greatly shaken by the action and inaction of the previous' Governibent, There was no progress or develop -Mein then being made. Trade WAS at 8 standstill. Our revenues were stationary; yet, under these conditions, the previous Government had largely increased our public expenditures and_rolled up an additional $118,000,000.00 of debt; and what was worse—infinitely worse the domestic peace of the country had been seriously threatened by an ill-advised measure of coercion, in respect to one of our sister Provinces; and on top of all this it was found that treachery and anomytnous letter writing had become the employment of the ministers of the Crown. Verily, these were dark days for Canada. To such a degree Was this the Case, that you could scarcely pick up a public journal without reading some- thing which should bring the blush of shame to the 'face of every true Cana- dian, Not only was this our condition at home, but we found Canada dis- honored and degraded abroad. If you picked up some of the leading Conservative Journals of England, we might read that in Canada "Rascals out of office; defraud the public in order to keep on good terms with the rascals in office; and Rascals in office prostitute themselves, sacrifice their honor and forsake their truly! In order to keep on good terms with the Rascals out of office." Under such conditions and at the instance and demand of an honest Cana- dian Electorate, regardless of past political leaning the Laurier Liberal Gov- ernment assumed the reins of power, Domestic quarrels were at once allayed, and an,honorakle settlement of internal difference was effected. The Customs Tariff ,was revised,.and 'the duties on clothing, household goods and other necessary articles so reduced that it an be shown, resulted, during the Laurier regime, in a direct reduction to the Canadian people of 85,000,000 to 100,000,000 pf dollars. it Is a well known fact that for every dollar in customs duties which goes into the puplic treasury, three or four•dol- lars goes into the manufacturers pocket, so that the saving in this way over the standard of duties previously •exising would reach upwards of a saving to the people of $300,000,000 durTng the "Liberal term. In matters of general administration, it is most gratifying to look back and note the development which was everywhere apparent• the constant inrush of a desirable class of immigration, the millons of wealth they brought with them) the settling of our agricultural lands; the further development of our agri- cultural lands; the further development of our agricultural and mineral re- sources; the further development of industry; the increased earnings of our rail- ways;the increased Volume in the business of our banking institutions, the great additional savings of our people, and the rapidly expanding trade of the country. These are all features in that Liberal record which should strongly appeal to the sense and pride of every true Canadian citizen. And in fact, the brightest page in the whole fifteen years' Liberal record is the page which records the fact that, that administration was asked by the Canadian people to step down and out because our great Leader staked its life ,ECont sued on Page 5) Canadian Authors AGNES LAUT , Probably no woman - has malnde tt closer study of Canadian Western his- tory, is -tory,' and certainly 110 other womit,n has' lead her research more pleasingly re- cognized. than Miss Laut. Perhaps. this Was natural since as a child she moved. through :the atmosphere of Queen's University to Winnipeg, ttnd in early years became an editorial writer of the Manitoba Free Press. Her articles 111 "Outing," "Saturday Evening Post," "Review of Reviews" and other jour- nal's of the very best class, as well as her several books, have won her a reputation of being one of the most A,GN$S 1-AU'ffr trble women writers in America. Rather notably Lord Strathcona, speaking of her said: "She is a woman not only with ideas but also with the power of giving expression to thme." While Miss Laut visits Canada and frequently writes considerably about us and prizes also her membership in the Canadian Women's Press Club, she makes her hone now at Wassaic, New York. Miss Agnes Laut resided with her family on the 4th concession of Stnaley across from Baird's Cemetery, and at- tending the Clinton Grammar School, leaving this section in 1882 for Win- nipeg, to reside. She has many warm friends 111 Stanley Twp., who arae al- ways glad to hear of: her• success. Autoist Runs Down Brother Fatal Accident on Street at Gode- rich—Leonard McManus Dead —Brother, Driving Car, Could Not See for Rain. Goderich, Nov. 27—Crossing the square here last night about S o'clock in the direction of the theatre, in com- pany with a young lady, Leonard Mc- Manus, aged a8, third son of James McManus, of Colborne Township, was run down by a motorcar driven by hts own brother, and so seriously injured about the head that he died in the hospital. at 3 o'clock this morning. The young lady was also knocked down but escaped with a shaking up. On account of rain on the windshield of 'his car the victim's brother did not see then young couple crossing until the machine struck them. A jury was impaneled by Coroner Hunter, and after viewing the body this aftdtindo>j adjourned ;till Wed- nesday night. "Len" as the deceased•was familiarly known by a Large circle of frignds, is survived by his,parents, and a number of brothers and sisters. , The funeral was held on Tuesday. O 00110000000000000000 • WITH TIM CHURCHES, el • • •fp•®rl011116ii0®•®ffs®l41•f1' Salvation Army The Christmas Tree and Entertain- ment will be held on Friday, Dec. 23rd. Ontario St. Church. The Ladies Md of Ontario Street Church, will hold •their regular meet- ing in the basement on December 7th, at half past two o'clock, for sewing, The Ladies of the Base Line will serve tea. St. Josephs Cksv.le The.Monthly meeting of the Catholic Women's League will be held on Dec. 13, instead of the first Tuesday of the month. Bridge Gang Working Near Here. The G. T. R. bridge gang are work- ing on the bridges in Hullett on the right of way. Had a bed fall.., Last Thursdaf owing to the slippery condition, Mr. Carera fell, and it was thought for a time that his hip was fractured, but it was only badly strain- ed. He has been confined. to his bed; Improvements. Dr, Gandier has had the high board fence removed at his home, and -•a nice hedge takes its ylace. Mr. J. A. Sutter has had a new roof put on his Home.. A new roof has been put on the C. C. I. gym„ and it was reported that the students had everything well cover- ed with the roofingler, The freight shed office at the G. 'r. it is gating a new board siding. QUICK CLARE AT THE LOCAL NEWS Items of Interest Picked Up Henn aced There About the Tolls. Preparing for gonunencement. The pupils of the C. G, 1. are busy preparing 'foil iCgmmiendemeit,t cexer- cines to be presented in the near future, Council Meets Monday. The regular meeting of town Coun. cil 'will be held on Monday evening next. This year's work will soon be over. Preparing for Christmas Cantatas. Christmas cantatas are being prepay+ eded by the Sunday schools of both Willis. Presbyjteriani and ,Oatafio St. Methodist' churches. Bazaar The Ladies of the Salvailon Army will hold a sale of fancy and useful articles hone -made cooking, and candy in Mr, Stothers' office n Saturday, December 17th at 2 o'clock. Huron Boy Takes Good Standing. , Mr. G. E. Raithby, of Auburn, who was one of the members of the class from, the Ontario Agricultural College at the judging contest at Chicago, stood fifteenth in .the standing with a mark of 831. The Ontario class was second in the main contest, Ban City Name Tags. The Ontario Motor League Direc. tors in a resolution forwarded to tion, F. C, Biggs, Provincial Minister of Highways, recommend that the Motor Vehicles Act be amended to prevent the attachment of the name of a city, or any other marker, on the rear of a motor car, near the license plate. Engine Derailed. Engine No. 340, pulling the Goderich to Toronto train, due here at 6.50 Saturday morning, was derailed at the tuetatable. at Goderich, causing the train to be about an' hour late. A freight engine hauled the section from Goderich to Stratford and the auxiliary was sent up to put engine back on track. • Drinking Home Brew? Our contemporary in reporting the Murdock meeting last week, stated that among those on the platform was W. H. Kerr, ofBrussels. Surely the -home brew is not getting that strong, that they can't see right. We firmly believe that Mr. Murdock land his ;charges has rattled a good many of the gov- ernment forces. W. H. Kerr was at his home In Brussels on the above even - ng.. Had a Good Bazaar. The Ladies' Guild of St. Paul's church held their annual bazaar in the Parish Hall last Thursday afternoon. The rummage sale was presided over by Miss Zetta Bawden and Mrs. W. Jackson; the fancy work by Mrs. H. T. Rance and Mrs. T. Herman; home- made cooking, Mrs. Elliott and Mrs. W Appleby. Afternoon tea was served from three to six. in spite of the dis- agreeable weather and, icy streets the bazaar was well attended and the lad- ies realized a considerable sum. To -Night- 4Thursday. Harold Bell Wright clings to tunes of yesterday In arranging musical ac- complishments. The Shepherd of the Hills is a striking film drama. Mr. Wright has retied all standards of motion picture production. He has transferred to the screen the pages of his famous novel, chapter by chapter exactly as they are in story forth. it is more than a masterpiece. It is. an inspiration. This production played Massey Hall, Toronto, Christmas and New Years' week and will be shown, 'in the Town' hail, for one bight only,• Thursday, Dec. 1st, (Tonight). Arthur Welwyn ..Evans. The second Lyceum Course concert was held on Tuesday evening in the Town. Hall when Mr, Arthur .Walwyn Evans gave a lecture. //Mr. Evans is a Congregational miniske' and sustained his reputation as a lecturer, He has travelled much and is well posted on events and happenings in all parts of the world, He tells his story In plain, trenchant and fearless terms and is one. of the greatest orators on the American continent. Mr, Evans commenced his address by an flanstration of how a political speaker would open his re - markt, but that Was not his Nay. The Edison talking machine has nothing on Mr. 'Arthur Waywyn Evans. He can talk faster and say more in half an hour than any speaker we have ever heard could say in halt a day, The next Lyceums concert will be "The Patricia Triol' Co. 'Council convenes At Goderich nexg ,Wednesday fa 'the; b'ecem`ber session, Peter Cantelon Dead PROMINENT CLINTON BUSINESS MAN SUCCUMBS IN 69th YEAR , Last Monday evening; after a long and trying illness Mr. Peter Cantelon - passed away at Ids home at the age of 68 years, 7 months and to days. He was born In Goderich Twp. and re ceived'his school education there and at the Clinton Grammar School, and for 8 years taught at 13enmiljer and 2 years in Goderich Twp. About 40 odd years ago he moved to 'Clinton and with his brother Wiliam, became a well known produce firm here, and only re- tired this spring from business, owing to lilhealth. He leaves a sorrowing wife and four sons: Leonard of town, John, of Lucknow, Harold of Barrie, and Charles at Toronto, and two dau ghters,. Misses Gladys and Harriet at home. He Is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Eliza Cook of town, and Mrs. J. Kyle of. Brandon, and four brothers, Harry, Watford, David and William, of, town, and Adam in Goder ich Township. He had never taken up municipal life, but had served for 25 years at Auditor of the town. He was also recording Secretary of South Huron L. O. L. County Lodge for over 20 years. He was a staunch Conner vative in politics, and a loyal member of Wesley church. being on the Trustee Board, and on the Building Committee, when the Wesley church was built. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon, and after a priv ate service at the house, the body was , taken to Wesley church for public ser vice. Rev. D. N. McCannus, pastor of Deceased conducted the services, and was assisted by Rev. Mr. Anderson and Rev. Mr. Snowden. The church was crowded, showing the high respect in which the late Mr. Cantelon was held by all classes of citizens. The pall bearers were W. H• Ilellyar, C. J. Wallis, A. Tyndal, J. Wiseman, Geo. Cantelon and J. P. Shepherd. The body was laid to rest in Clinton cemetery. • Principal Bouck Leaving 11 will be learned with regret that Principal Bouck, of the Clinton Model School will retire from the local staff at the Christmas holidays to accept a position as teacher at Toronto Normal School. Mr. Bouck, since conning to Clinton Ina staken an active interest in the school andin all school sports, as well as the Horticultural Society and in St. Paul's church. He had done good work here and no doubt his work in the Model School has been recognizedby the Department of Education, The citizens will indeed regret to lose Mr. and Mrs. Bouch and their their daughters. e� , The candidates are now on the home stretch. Only 4 more days in which to make up your mind how you are going to vote. • The Murdock charges will not down, No adequate reply has been made to them. ELECTION RETURNS IN Town Hall, Clinton. Tuesday, Evg. Dec. 6th Clinton Pipe Band ,• „ • ' - _-1 -- Best-of Local Talent Miss Belcher, Goderich Soloist, ADMISSION 25c