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DECEMBER, $tit, 1921
PORT
THE Ah60a
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Dr. J. W. Si aw presented his•nil-
mi 1 report to the Town Council on
Monday evening of this .week. It we'
as follows:
To Mayor and Members of•the
Town Council, Clinton
Gentlemen: -In submitting this an-
nual Report of the Board of Health ii
is gratifying to say that the citizens
have been exceptionally clear of epi-
demics and contagious diseases. Dur-
ing the early Winter there were three
families contracted Typhoid Fever,
the first in years.' One case was im-
• ported from the City, In one Well
water was used.
There are still a few householders
who. persist in using well -water, al-
though all wells have been condemned
for years. • A slight epidermic of
Whooping Cough is at present at-
tacking the Children with one death so
far.
The Septic Tank construcMon has
been a source of worry and trouble.
The Contractors, Plumbers and House-
holders appear to be indifferent to the
fact that a' Permit must be obtained
after submitting a plan for approval.
In the conning year the Board pur-
;poses enforcing the regulations in all
cases. Several of the Tanks are far
from satisfactory especially the one at
the Public School owing to faulty con-
struction and not in accordance with
specifications submitted.
1 have inspected the Public and Col-
legiate Institute and given instructions
in Sanitation.
The Milk Tests show the quality has
improved since last year.
The 'Births- were 56 and the deaths
28.
Respectfully yours
• J. W. SHAW
M.O.H.
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BLACK WINS
The Election is over and yet there
is a great deal of uncertainity as to
the real result of South Heron. On
election night it was announced first
that Mr. Black was elected by over 200
and later word was received that Mr,
McMillan was in by 43.
The day after brought many changes
and up• to press time the result is in
favor of Mr. Black with about ,5 or so
of a majority. When the official re-
turns are made the figures will then
be accurate.
In Clinton the Liberals pulled the
Conservative majority of over 250
down to 88. St. .Andrew's ward giv-
ing
iving a Liberal majority of 4•
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The returns.were very slow in com-
ing in at the town hall and fuller re-
turns' were got by private, telephone
talk to the various city points near by.
Anyway, if the Liberal Candidate can't
be elected in South Huron, the Liberals
are rejoicing ni the fact that the Liberal
party was .swept into power in good
fashion.
Fotiowing are the total votes as far
as can been learned for the three can-
didates in South Huron.
Black Merner McMillan
Clinton 100 535 447
Seaforth 80..521 499
'Exeter 183 492 244
Hensall 40 .177 197
Bayfield 3,8 168 44
McKillop 414 164 367
Hulled 376 228 482
Tuckersmith 427 225 429
Stanley 322. 258 236
Goderich Twp. 289 393 169
Hay 629 237 419
Stephen ,683 339 397
Usborne 512 218 454
Totals 4101 3955 4092
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CANADA'S NEW LEADER.
Hon. W. L. Mackenzie King
Leader of the Liberal Party
(From Canadian Parliamentary Guide
'and' Who's Who.)
KING, HON. William Lyon Mac-
kenzie, 'C.M.G., L.L.D. (Prince P.t.1,)
_Son of John King, K.C., Canadian, of
Scotch descent, and Isabel Grace Mac-
kenzie, Canadian, of Scotch descent,
daughter of William Lyon Mackenzie,
M.P., a leader in the struggle for res-
ponsible government in Canada. Born,
December 17, 1874, at Berlin (now
Kitchener), Ont, Educated at the
University of Toronto (13.A., 1895; L.
L.B., 1896; M.A., 1897); Post graduate
course, Fellow in Political Economy,
University of Chicago, 1896-7; Fellow
in Political Science, Harvard University
1897-1900, including travelling fellow-
ship abroad. (M.A., Harvard, 1898;
Ph,d., Harvard, 1898; Ph.d. Harvard,
1908), Elected Fellow of Royal Soc-
iety of Canada, 5910.
Deputy Minister of Labour and Ed-
itor of the Labour Gazette, 1900-
1908, during which time served as
Chairman of several Royal Commissions
on Labor and Immigration problems,
and as Government conciliator in num-
erous industrial disputes. Represented
Canadian Government in negotiations
with British Government on matters
pertaining to immigration from Bri-
tain, 1906; again on subject of im-
migration to Canada from the Orient,
and immigration from India in parti-
cular, 1908; representative of 'Canada
to Government of India on same sub-
ject, also one of the British delegates
on International Opium Commission,
which met at Shanghai, China, 1909.
Entered Parliament in 1908 as Lib-
eral member for North Waterloo, Ont-
ario. Minister of Labour of Canada in.
Laurier Administration, 1909-1911; un.
successful Liberal candidate (North
Waterloo) reciprocity campaign 1911;
and (North York), 1917. President
the General Reform Association of
Ontario, 1912-14. Engaged upon in-
vestigation of industrial relations under
auspices of the Rockfeller Foundation,
with residence in Canada, 1914-1917,
Results of this work are published in
volume entitled "Industry and Hum-
anity." A study in the principles un-
derlying industrial reconstruction, pub-
lished, Toronto -Thomas Allen; Boa -
ton and New York -Houghton Miffin
Co.; London, England -Constable &
Son. During sane period and subse-
quently, ,rendered extensive service in
furthering continuous and maximum
production of essential war supplies
through the adjustment of relations be-
tween workers and employers in sev-
eral of the most important war in-
dustries in America; also member Can-
adian Patriotic Fund National Execut-
ive, 1914-21. Chosen Leader of the
Liberal Party of Canada at ,the Nat-
ional Liberal Convention Ottawa, Aug-
ust, 1919. Elected by acclamation fir
Prince (P,E.i.), at bye -election, Oct-
ober, 1919. -
Author of "The Secret of Heroism"
(1906); "Industry and Humanity"
(1918); also legislation in 'Canada .on
Industrial Disputes Investigation of
Combines and Trusts, Technical Edu-
cation, etc.
Liberals Will Have Working Majority
in the House is now Assured
The following is the .Canadian Associated Press" standng .of the
Parties including the revisons necessitated by Wednesday's belated re-
turns of Tuesday's Dominion election:
A.
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Province o o a
U '' a
Prince Edward lsiand 0 4 0. 0 0
Nova Scotia :0 16 0 0 0
New Brunswick . 5 5 1 0 0
Quebeo 0 65 0 0 0
Ontario 36 22 23 0 • 1
Manitoba .... 0 2 12 1 0
Saskatdhewan 0 1 14 0 1
Alberta 1 0 10 1 0
British Columbia . , . , , .... , .. • 7 .3 3 0 0
Yukon ........ ..., o
0 0 1
Totals , ... , ....... 49 118. 63 2 3
Fort Witham Moose Jaw and Yukon are placed iii the doubt-
ful'column,
QUK CIANCE ..
MAL NEWS.
items of Interest Picked Up Here
and There About the td'owsa.
A Fair Weight,
Mr. J:ubez Rands sold a 9 month old
pig which. weighed 360 lbs, Mr,
Rands must be some feeder,
Civic Nominations Christmas Monday.
Nomination day for the civic elec-
tions will be on December 26th, the
day that will be most generally obser-
ved as Christmas.
An Excellent Picture.
"The Mark of Zorro" put on at the
Princess Theatre by Manager Manning
was one of the best pictures ever shown
in the popular picture house.
A Successful Sale.
The Women's Institute held a suc-
cesful sale of fancy work and candy and
home made baking in Mr. Stothers' of-
fice last Saturday afternoon.
Celebrated 92nd Birthday.
Mr. Chas. McIntosh, who makes Ills
home with his daughter/Mrs• John
Shanahan, Hullett, celebra ed his 92nd
birthday on. Sunday, and received many
good wishes for continued good health.
lie attended service in Clinton at St.
Joseph's church on Sunday.
Double Accidents.
Not often a double accident visits a
house in one time, but last week while
on the street Miss Eliza Mountcastle
fell and broke her arm and later Miss
Ellen Mountcastle fell and broke her
hip. She has been taken to the hospital
where every attention is given to the
fatient.
Sentenced to Six Months.
Wm. Mason, of Chatham, and for-
merly of Blyth was sentenced to six
months in jail for having liquor in a
place other than a privatt dwelling and
$20 for being drunk. His son, Fred
Mason was fined $200 and costs for
having liquor. They have been running
the Arlington Hotel in Chatham.
Drew a Big crowd.
"The Shepherd of the Hills, put on
in the town hall last Thursday under
the auspices of the Girls' Auxiliary,
drew a large and appreciative aud-
ience, the hall being tilled. The play
was watched with momentary interest,
the dramatic and scenic effects being
strikingly grand. The conic side of
the evening was 'fitting and furnished
plenty of amusement for :the large
audience,
Danger From Decorations.
The Canadian Fire Underwriters'
,Association have sent out circulars to
merchants and others calling attention
to the danger of life and propenty from
'Chrlstmas decorations, displays, etc.,
which are frequently made at this time
of the year. The use of Christmas
greens, harvest specimens and other
inflammable materials such as draper-)
les, scenery, cotton to represent snow
and the like, (especially in connection
with electric and other lighting systems
is decidedly an increase of hazard, it
being impossible to make displays of
that nature perfectly safe. In addition
to 'the danger to property from the
displays referred to, the danger to life
in crowded stores or places of meet-
ing, by reason of a panic occasioned
by fire, even though it be small and
easily controlled, Is so great that :the
authorities would fail in their duty
should they not give this warning.
Fortner Residest Dies Suddenly. -
The people of Belgrave community
were greatly surprised to hear on Mon-
day morning that Samson Carter had
quietly passed away. He was alive at
an early hour when his wife arose to
attend to household duties but when
breakfast was ready it was ascertained
that his spirit had fled. Deceased had
been bothered with asthma for some
time but was apparently • as well as
usual on Sunday.' ' •Mr.• Carter was
borne in •Sussex, England, •where he was
married to Miss Morely. They came
to Canada and located at Clinton, af-
terwards moving to Wawanosh 52
years ago. He was nearly 76 years of
age. .On deth of wife Mr, 'Carter was
married to Mrs. Picket, whose maiden
name was Miss Jordan, of Clinton. She
survives along with 3 sons (Fred, of
Wingham; Sam. Toronto, and Bert, of
Morris township) and 3 daughters,
(Mrs. David, of London; Mrs. A.
Cloakey, of Belgrave locality; and Mrs.
Brumnttiil,i• Winn(pegi.).; ;The funeral
takes place to Clinton, Thursday after-
noon of this week, service being taken
by the Brethren preacher of Hamilton,
Mr. Carter enjoyed the esteem of the
community and deep .sympathy is felt
for those called tipott to suffer the un-
expected bereavement. A son, George.,
of Northern betario, was killed in the
world war. The first Mrs, Carter was
bailed 11 Clinton.
COUE1Lk1A-iA
The December se session of the Town
Father's was held on Monday evening
with Mayor McMurray in the chair and
Reeve Miller, Councillors Cooper,
Langford, ''Nediger, Paisley and Kemp
present.
Minutes of the last regular meeting
and special session were read and con:
firmed.
The School Board asked for an ad-
ditional $1,000 to finish improvements
at school, and take care of the over-
draft and pay for fire escapes as the
law requires.
The Clinton Fire Co., asked for a
grant of $15 on account of hall rent
of their recent concert.
On motion of 'Councillor Nediger
and Langford, the School Board's re-
quest was sent to the Finance Com-
mittee to report later.
Councillor Langford presented a
statement as to how the money was.
spent at the Firemen's Concert. The
Finance Committee reported on the
request.
By -Law No. 11, was read three times
and passed regarding to the holding
of Nomination and Election for the
various municipal offices.
Dr. J. W, Shaw, M. H. 0. presented
his annual report for the year and may
be read in another column. The report
was accepted on motion of Reeve Mil-
ler and Councillor Nediger.
The Property 'Committee reported'
that the pipes had been removed in.
.+.e Council Chamber and the natter
of redecorating the offices will be left
over until next year.
The Finance Committee's report was
carried as read and will by seen be-
low.
Treasurer Macpherson, of the PuS-
lic Library Board, reported that the
Board would have an overdaft of about
$200 and on notion .of Councillor
Cooper and Kemp, the Treasurer was
ordered to pay $200 to the Library
Board. Motion carried.
Street Account.
Pay sheet for November... .$ 61.75
T. McKenzie for plank 4.00
S, J. Andrews for tile 5.7.5
Property Account
E. Ward for coal 53.20
W. J. Carter work flower bed 2.00
W. T. Hawkins furnace repairs 18.65
Lighting Town Hall 6.12'
P. U. Com. for lamps 3.90
Electric Light Acct
Street lighting, Nov. 139.55
Grant Account
Hospital for lighting 12,0'
Clinton Fire Co., concert .., 15.00
Salaries Account
R. B. Fitzsimmons, salary 54.17
" " collectingW.T,4.00
Dr. Shaw, salary M. H. 0. ,100.00
Cemetery Account
R. Hunter, salary 60.00•
D. E. Closet Account
J. Carrick salary 54.17
Incidental Account
Bell Tele. Co, rentals 4.52•
Receipts
R.B. Fitzsimons, market scales 10.60
Hall rent 45.00
R. Hunter, work at Cemetery 142.25
Sale of lots 24.00.
Received in perpetuity 90.00
On Motor Car Co, mortgage 1200.00
Your Committee also report that
your instructions re collecting arrears
of taxes are proceeding.
Clek Macpherson reported that there
has been $3000 of Waterworks De-
bentures sold already, 41
of December.
Council adjourned until the iSth..
The Political Arena
orymua@kwi
"1f, MacKenzie King becomes Prime
Minister of Canada, Til leave the coun-
try," said Mr. H. B. Morpiny, the Con-
servative candidate for North Perth and
the electors made it possible on Tues-
day to do so, by leaving him at home,
Cheer Upl. Good 'Times will soon
be here.
Mr, Wm. Forrester, won South Perth
by a majority of 124. He won it in
1917 but was put out by planting a
big soldier vote in the riding. Con..
gratulations Mr. Forrester on .your vic-
tory,
ictory,
Premier Meighen •and ten of his
Cabinet were dismissed by the
people on Tuesday. The defeated ones
art:-Meighen, Belley, Monty, Fauteux
McCurdy, Normand, Ballantyne, Spin-
ney, Wilson, Edwards and Manion.
Returns from Manion's riding are in-
complete, but defeat is considered in-
evitable. '
13y now everybody knew last week
nvliat was going to happen on Tues-
day. But they thought it was a secret
so didn't tell you.
t'I Accept the Verdict of the People" '
-Premier Meighen. At 11.15 Tues-
day might Premier Meighen said: "1 as-.
cent the verdict of the people, That
is all lire comment I have to make,'
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