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The Clinton News Record, 1920-12-23, Page 1No. 2077-4Ist Year CLINTON, ONTARIO, THtJTggDAY, DECEMBER 24r(119'20 The 1itn News- rd. eco Wishes all its Readers and Everybody ke ourA V 9 hristr ieieetn 4 Xow We will gladly reserve them for you. Don't wait until the last moment when the best and prettiest things are gone; when you and our salesman are crowded .for time. Shop now,come in today and look over our` complete stock at your leisure. We shall be . glad to 'reserve your orders until you call for them. Our stock of Watches, Cloaks, and Jewelery, Silverware, .cut glass; China and etc. is complete, also a good stock of records and yictrolas'for you to select from, Xellgar I Jeweler and Optician Issuer of marriage licenses Phone 174w Residence 1743 - RESULTS ACCOMPLISHED BY SYSTEMATIC S�VI C MONTHLY DEPOSITS OF. $1 $2 $5 $10 1 year 12.20 24.89 60.98 121.96 2 -years 24.'76 ;' 49.52 '123.80. 247:60 ' 3 years"37 70 175.41' 188.52" 377.0'4 THERE IS A-SA,YINGS ,DEP,ARTMENT . - ' • AT EVERY' BRANCH OF ' M E. R. R. E. Manning,' Manager. 1174 Clinton Breinch • rllorameomm INCORPORATED 1855 v 0,� ,THE MOLSONS BANK Capital and Reserve $9,000,000 • Over 130 Branches BEFORE CROPS ARE SOLD Farmers needing money while waiting to market crops or stock are invited to consult with the Manager at any of THE MOLSONS BANK Branches. Savings Departments at all. Branches. , H. R. SHARP, Manager CLINTON BRANCH . Safety Deposit Boxes to Rent A•ISIENCOSIIMMAINSII• •11100.1•1111•1•11 RHADY-TO-WEAR CLOTHING - 2 he & ot'rish Clothing Co. ORDERED CLOTHING arry Christrnas and appy New Year to all • a THE MrflflISIl. CO„ mohs "A Square qy rgDaa for Every Man. THE HOME PAPER er erry Chistatai 0. 0. L COMMENCEMENT., . The Goderich Signal, said last week c. that the Clintonolfe sate was rv- n g "g iv.. a pastoral play of Queen Eliza- beth's time as part of the commence went prograln but that Goderich Col- legiate intended to be ;more up -to-` drtte.'4 . All we've got to 'say is that if the. Goderieh. 0 I. put on a better program et their commencement than that giv- en by the Clinton students they had. to "go some." If they had a pro- gram that filled the hall to capacity' on the second. night .it was pro13ab1y all right. That was what happened in Clinton, The town hall, where the cone- enencement exercises were held, began to All up shortly after seven o'clock on , Friday evening and by half past every seat was taken and standing room was• at a premium,. rt,. It was ton decided that a repeat would be given Saturday evening' and people were turned away for the next hour. Saturday night the hall was again filled -and the program was repeated with the exception of the, presentation of the diplomas, etc. -• The first part of the program was a play, "The Arraigmnent of Paris," who had given the golden apple as a prize for beauty, to . Venus, the goddess of love, thus arousing the jealousy of Juno and Pallas; who ar- raign him before the gods. The gods. decide -that the final .decision be left with Diana•and she awards the apple '.0" Queen Elisabeth.,.,, .The Virgin Queen; enters: and ;receives• the apple arid. the; revels in,eelebretion of. her tiiiiinph follow. ..Misses „Jean Woods,. Ola. Cook,. Daisy ' Nediger and Annie Lawrence 'took the•,parts of,.Juna, Pallas, Venus and Diana; .respectively] ,361ss Jean, Hogg made a dignified and stately Queen Elizbaeth; Ernest Livermore took the part, of Zeno, Bert Sloman that of Ate,. and Neptune; Joe Iiig gibs that of Mercury, Gersliom And- erson that of Paris, Miss Lucy Levy that of. Flora; Amy Hellyar that of Pomona, Jack Bawden that of Fannus, Nisbet Cook that . of Pan and Cecil Matheson that of Silvan nus. There were also a number of minor gods and goddesses, shepherds, nymphs,, rustics, etc., and little Miss Helen Ned?ger made a cute little cu- pid. :All the'yeiing people took their 'harts well, the costumes were very quaint and Many of them very pretty, and the whole performance did credit to the cleverness of the young people and those who had them in training. At the conclusion of this part of the performance the diplomas and prizes were presented to the success- ful pupils, Mr. Feeds assisting Mr. Treleaven. Then, and thiswas a surprise, it not having been ary nounced on the prograins, Mr. E. Livermore on hehalf of the school read an appreciative address to Mr. Foulds and he 'was presented with a• handsome signet ring, only instead of the usual initials of the person to. whom the ring belongs,' this one • was engraved ' with the Collegiate crest, so that it will be impossible for him to get away from memorie's of Clinton. Mrs: Foulds was also presented with a handsome bouquet of roses. The second part of the program consisted of a one -act farce given by the. Boys' Athletic Association. It was supposed to be a meeting of the Clinton City Council in 1945. Ernest Livermore acted as mayor and C. Munn as clerk, Fred Wallis taking the latter . office on Saturday evening. No doubt twenty-five years will work many changes in a town like Clinton. The chief business of the meeting was to make arrangements for the purchase of a park to be known as a "Memorial Park," a question which had been "hanging fire for twenty- five years and which, it was thought, ought 'to be' settled." Some women are to be among the civic lawmak- ers twenty-five years hence, it would appear and pages are to be present to wait on the "aldermen," take their silk hats, etc. Much fun was caused by some of the sly jokes on each other. There seemed to be no provis- ion made for reporters, however, ,at this council meeting. The City cotui- ci.l of 1945 may count on all import- ant meetings being "covered" by the "Daily" News -Record. Between the first and second parts of the program Mr. Treleaven, on behalf of the C. L students taking part in the entertainment, presented Miss Edwards with- a box of bon- bons. It was Miss Edwards who had charge of the training of the stud- ents for their several parts in the pageant, arrangement of'costnnes, etc„ and only those in the inside cir- cle could have any idea how much energy and time it , required. Her efforts were warmly appreciated by those concerned, .Co -Wever, and Miss Edwards had the satisfaction af•See- ing .the successful conclusion of her wold.• • On Saturday eveniNg a pleasant surprise was given the audience when between the first and 'second parts of the program the 'old Collegiate Chorus, six ' young ladies, half of whom are now in University contri- bated a song, They were heartily encored and after responding Oleo were hardly allowed to retire. It was • a great steecess., the coin- iaiencement of 1920, and all who had a -•part in it are to be congratulated. The proceeds are to' be used :for improving the gyinniisium. Bnt-if the students went back a; it f years for tt'r'i; of thea pre - grainewy X, ap 1 grain they iiiay still lay some el -aim to being forward-looking young people its they did, not by any means stick 16; the 'past hut.hefor.e the eVening's per, ferniahee Was over took a leap into the future, AN ACCIDENT. .Mrs. J. C. McMath tripped com- ing cut of the town hall on Friday eveninglast and splintered a small bone in her right wrist. There are so many things which a housewife wants to clo at this season that to have hers right hand disabled -is something of a tragedy hut Mrs. Me- Math is not as badly off' as seine, as her daughters are homefor the. -va- cation. COMING DOWN AGAIN. Passenger and freight. rates on all Canadian railways will be reduced on January 1, in accordance. with the or- der of the Board of Railway Commis- sioners, it has been officially an- nounced by Hon. F. B. Carvell, chair- man of the commission. 'A reduction of 10•,per cent. will be made in pas- senger rates while the freight rates will drop five per cent. This applies to all steam railroads in the'Domin- ion of Canada. ARE YOU COMING OUT? 'Municipal affiars are beginning to have some interest for the people, when they cam. snatch a minute from the many things which crop up for at- tention -at this season of the year to think about the matter. • Nobody knows until nomination night who will be in the field for any office but a nuirber of navies are be- ing mentioned. It- is not yet known 'whether the present mayor will peel; ie -election •-but 'the -names- of J.- A. Ford and FI'Wiltse'ur'd mentioned: a$ 'possible candidates.- Reeve Miller 'is in, the field again for' re- election -end -rumor has: it that•.Councillor. l4liddle- ton may oppose him•.' .Reeve Miller is inteeresteci,in:municipal.affairs:and he thinks . he. ought to have another year at leastin the reeve's chair. Most • of the present council may seek . re-election, and, as before remarked, only nomination night will reveal how many candidates will be in the field. The more the merrier. When the names of the candidates are finally given out choose the ones whomyou think will serve the town. best and then go out and help elect -them. Every town has just as good a council as it deserves to have. AMONG THE CHURCHES: St. Paul's Church Christmas Day Holy Communion, 8.30 and 10.30. Sunday, St. Stephen's Day Matins at eleven, Evensong at.sea: en. Carols will be sung at the even- ing, service. Rector: Rev. S. E, McKegney • Willis Church • Next Sunday morning and evening will. be Christmas services. The pastor's subjects will be: Morning: "Why Jesus - Came". Evening: " The Angels' Message:' Special and appropriate music by the choir. The annual Christmas tree and entertainment 'will be held in the school room, on Tuesday evening, Dec' 28th. • • Wesley Church . Sunday will be observed as Christ- mas Sunday. In the morning the Sun- day school will occupy the centre front pews and the service will be appropriate to ,them, they taking some part in it. The parents and guardians are also cordially invited, 'as the service will be helpful to all. In the evening the choir will have special Christmas music and the ser- vice will be mostly of song, the pas- tor choosing an appropriate subject. An open session of the S. S. will be held in the ,afternoan and a collec- tion taken for the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto. On Monday evening the Teague -will have a social evening for the young. people of the congregation who are home for the holiday season and they are cordially invited. It is hoped all the young people of the congregation will avail themselves of the opportun- ity of spending a pleasant evenin g together. A good program is being prepared and refreshments will be served. The annual S. S. Christmas tree and entertainment were given on Tuesday evening, a good time was en- joyed by parents, pupils and teachers., Ontario Street Church Tho fallowing program will be fol- lowed at Sunday's services: Morning Organ Prelude, Christmas Pastoral. Doxology. - Invocation Hymn 120 Prayer Lord's Prayer -"-Anthem "God from on high' hath heard"—Turner, . Responsive Lesson,'Psaltn 45. Offertory, "Holy Night." Anthein, 'Behold I Bring", -Simper Hymn' 127. Sermon, "The Birth of Christ' Ilynnn 123 Benediction • Oran Postlude, "March _ of the Magi Icings" • • Organ PostluEverde, tiChrngistinas Carols, FTymin 118. Prayer; • « Anthem "Christmas Awelce". Maunder. Scripture lesson, John 14. Solo "The First Christmas Moret" -Chapman. Hymn 126 'Sermon "The Love' Of God." Offertory, Pastoral Symphony, A thene,"Tt re wShepherds. ie li. M, Loll. • • Hyrnn 110. •Benediotien Vesper Organ Postlude, Hallalujeih Chords from Itandel's "Mesidah'iti• CLINTON MARKETS, B 'Wheat ley, .80¢. X1.60, ' Oaarts, 504., Eggs, 704', ' Buckwheat, $1,00, Dried:, Apples 74. 'Butter, 500 to '510 Live Hogs, $.15.00 CHRISTMAS MEATS, Mr, S. G. Castle has the following. lino of high class meats for his Christmas trade: 2 fat baby beef, fed by Frank Tyndall; 1 very fat heifer, fed by Fred Tyndall'? 1 baby beef, fed by Harry Corey, 2 lambs, fed by Ed: Rodaway; 1 fat sheep, fed by Ed. Rodaway; 2 pigs, fed by, H. Snell; 1 pig fed by W, Gay, Clin- tong and' chlekeus, geese and •cluck§, fed by W. Fear, Hallett and =Joe Reynolds, Hullott F Po ell " Rol y . and W d y Tyndall, Mrs Shobbrook and others AN ALL-AROUND MAN. Who can say a'newspaper niair is. not a really "all-around" man? The Forest Standard has the following story regarding J. J. Hunter, editor and proprietor of the Kincardine Re- porter and mayor of that town: "The other ' day Jack Hall of Warwick asked .us if we knew Jack Hunter of Kincardine and if he was a real news- paper man or if he was only putting up a bluff. We informed him that J. H. was proprietor and editor of a' newspaper also that be began his car - e'er as 'devil' and fiats worked 'oh the job • over 'since.. 'Well,'said Mr.- Hall, 'you can take it from vie he is `will- ing to work on a farin, look a good; horse- over; 'teach' a class in 'Sunday 'school and generally' make himself • useful. The `other day at • ,Charlie Smith's' you lalava-seen him' help fill the silo. 'When he 'finished that he went home to milk Bannister's .cows: This is the story of Kincar- dine's mayor. He' leaves home for a week's' holiday and does hard work on a farm. When he bade us bood-bye before' returning he did not look as if he had been doing all that hard work.. They say a change is as good as a rest, but Jack's newspaper friends will never credit him with really having helped on a farm." MEMORIAL. TABLET UNVEILED. Much interest attended. the service in Willis church last Sunday morn- ing. The occasion was the unveiling of a tablet to Major Broder McTag- gart, D. S. 0. The minister's message to the con- gregation was "The Joy of Sacri- fice" from the text "Who for the Joy set before Hun endured the cross". Heb. 12-12. He spoke of Jesus as the great Captainof our faith and instituted a comparison betaveen Him and our soclliers. Like Him every noble soul ' has hie Gethsemane. There was a great passion in the heart of Jesus for the victory of God in the world. The realizing of this object was to Him a great Joy even though, it was secured by sac- rifice. In this, according to then*, they were as he was. To both Him and them there was the joy of a great achievement through sacrifice, by which they bestowed untold ben- efit upon the . race. Can we conceive the soul -satisfaction of Jesus in the benefit he has bestowed upon hu- manity? So, must it have been with every soldier of heroic soul, Such was that one of Willis church boys whom we this day delight to honor, and to whose glorious mem- ory is this tablet erected.. The singing of that soul -uplifting hymn "Dear Lord and Father of Mankind" by Miss M. McMurehie con- tributed both inspiration and strength to the service. , A happychoice was macre in the person of Colonel Rance for that special part of tete service, the un- veiling •of the tablet, which is a beautiful one of bronze-. The tablet bears the follownig in- scription: Ira Major William Broder McTaggart, D. S.O. 12th Battery Canadian Field Artillery Who was killed in action at the taking of the Drocourt Queant Line, 2nd September, 1918.• Aged 25 years 4' , "Valour and youth for honor's sake' Felicitous; indeed,, was the Colonel in his address.. _ ' The large audience •followed him with, intense interest, in his -referen- ces to our young hero'ssoldierly qualitiessof uncomplaining faithful- ness and unwavering courage. "His career in camp training and active service- had been of 'the very highest mbrit. It was no surprise that Bre- der made a good soldier, no surprise that four times he was wounded, no surprise. that he won twice over special mention end the D,S.O,, no surprise that lie made the supreme sacrifice, so courageous and faithful was he." The Colonel concluded his remarks by the appeal eontained in the follow- ing: "Men who when the tempest gathers Grasp the Standard of their fathers To the thickest fight; Men who strike for home and altar, (Let the coward cringe and falter)) Ged defends the right! ' . True as truth though lord and lonely, Tender, as the brave are only•, Men 'who tread whore Saints have trod, • Mon for CountrHome and God; Y , r • Give us ent I say again,aini again, • Give tis such 1Vxeii(" Their was brdught w a close a very helpful and, apprep� late service by, singing .that splendid] hymn "For all the .saints, .Who froth' their laboraii rost��f DEM3418RLING--ADAMS, On'Wednesday, Dee. 15th, a quiet wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr.. D. MacKenzie of Clifford, Ont,, when Miss Elsie Florence Adams, daughter of My, Mos, Adams, Sr., of Londesboro, was united in marriage to Mr. Fred: Demmerling of Mt, For- est, The ceremony was perforated by Rev. Jas, H. Lemon. The bride who was unaccompanied, was given away by Mr. D, McKenzie, and wore a suit of brown broadcloth with hat to match' and corsage bouquet of Am- erican Beauty roses. The groom's gift to the bride was a handsome necklace of pearls, On their return from their wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Demmerling will reside in Mt, forest WILL. RESIDE HERE. At 'the' wedding of Miss ,Caldwell and Mr, Herman at Dunn avenue Presbyterian church, Toronto, of while brief mention was made last week, the bride wore a travelling snit of navy blue serge, black fox furs and a large picture het of' black with ail- -ver lace aria she carried' a bouquet of Sweetheart roses. After the cere- mony, which was witnessed by only a few friends, the bridal patty. were entertained at a luncheon at the Carls Rite by the bride's sister, Mrs.. Quinn of 692 Indian Road. Immed- iately afterwards Mr. and Mrs. Her- man left on a honeymoon' trip. On their' return to Clinton they will re side in the home recently purchased by the gioolit on Xirk street, LITTLE LOCALS. Sathrclay ^ is: Christinas Ijay.' Merry ,Christmas to yon. We seein'to'liave lied' our January thaw and •wa'l'e noxi reedy for win- ter. Monday next is nomination day,. nominations to 'take place from 7.30.. to 8.30 p.m, in the town hall. Mr. Frank Tyndall is in the hos,. pital, having had to undergo an oper- ation. We trust he will continue to improve. . Mrs. R. Fitzsimons, who has been atery ill with pnuemonia', is now' slightly on the mend and it 'is hoped her recovery will be rapid, and com- plete, The' Clinton branch of the U. F. 0. will meet in the Agricultural Repre- sentative's offices on Thuiaday even- ing of next week, Dec. 30th; at the usual hour, There's just . one more day for Christmas shopping. Those who, are at a loss what to buy we would di- rect to an advertisement on another page suggesting a Government an- nuity as a Chiistmas • Gift. - Mr. H. H. Cantelon who recently sold his farm in Goderich township, has purchased the home of Mr. Earl Gibbons just south of Clinton, the Ar- gent place, and will get possession in February. Miss Lucile Grant had an exhibition of her china and oil paintings and those of some of her pupils in the Agricultural Office on Friday after- noon and Saturday afternoon.and ev- ening last week. The exhibition was a very handsome one and demonstrat- ed that some really artistic work is being turned out in our town. and by Clinton. citizens. COMING TO THE PEOPLE. To. many 'people the University means little because it has "been im- possible for them to take advantage of its learning or to give their child- ren the advantage of it. But the To- ronto' University is endeavoring to reach out and touch the lives of those who Cannot go to it in its Extension work. A number.. of lectures on lit- erary and scientific subjects by Uni- versity professors are being arranged and will be available during the Com- ing winter for a very small outlay in stoney 'by those interested enough to arrange for their delivery. A town like Clinton with a live literary club of some kind might arrange for a course of lectures and have them at different times during the winter at very small cost. Then, besides this, the University intends having a short course at the University; commencing on Feb. 7th and continuing until Fah. 19th, which is intended to appeal particularly .to the men and women on the farms of Ontario but w'hich is open to anyone, The course will 'comprise lectures on Economics, . Architecture, • ' Public Health and Hygene, English Litera tire, English, and Canadian 'History, etc. and no acadamic qualifications are required for admission. No charge is made for tlte'lectures, a registration fee of $2,' which is to be sent with the name of the applicant, being all the cost incurred except the railway fare to and from the city rind one's living there during the two weeks of the course. Students will have the use of the University library and the privileges of Hart House during.the course. The morning will be used for study and the afternoons iri visiting Various places of interest, the Legis- lature, if it is in session, the blaseuln and other places of interest,.thc„U. F 0. Executive having charge of the afternoon. activities. The U. F. 0. Exe utivo';aitd the University are co- operating in the whole arrangement and will ,work together to make it a' snecoss It; is expected that 'this will but be the first of a series ,of sueh courses, bringing' some of the advant- ages o v an f the U1ii orsit within the .y reach of a lttzgor number of people. Applications should be sent in not later than January lSth, to e Di'eo- i tor, `University Extension, University of Toronto, the registr'atiotr fee ice-, etlzitpanylfig then'. CIIR'RISTMASS- CHEER FOR PASTOR, Beverley street Baptist church, To- ronto, of which Rev, D, 0, Forde• is pastor, had an "Old-time Christmas shower” the other night in honour of the pastor and his wife and "they were made the - recipients of many beautiful gifts, A musical program was rendered, refreshments served and the congregation spent a happy evening together. DEATH OF MISS LAITHWAITE, The funeral took place to .Clinton cemetery on Monday afternoon of Miss Violet M. E. Laithwaite, eldest • daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Laith-,. waite of Goderieh township. Laiwaite's , death was most unex- pec'esl and , time circumstances sur- rounding it were very sad. She had gone from Toronto, where she had been engaged during ' the millinery . season, to Brantford on a visit and was talcen suddenly' ill with appendi- citis. A doctor was called and it was deemed expedient to perform an op- eration. Complications set in after- wards and in spite of everything that could be done for lief she' passed• away in less than a week. Fier father went clown to Brantford on learning of her illness and was with her wfiefr, the end came on Saturday. The re- mains were brought home Saturday evening and the funeral took place on Monday afternoon. The Rev. H. D. Moyer of North street chinch, God- erich, .of which she war`s a -member, Gond icted ''the'"S�erviees` at the house and graveside. Much sympathy is felt for the fan'r- ilss in their'' unexpected bereavement. Lolnciesboro. Londeshoro• is thinking of having anelectric light system of its own and some steps are being taken towards forming a company and taking the .matter up seriously. Mr. Racey of Toronto, an expert, was in the village; recently- looking over the dit-; uation It'•certainly Would' be a' great: convenience to have a lighting sys- tem whi&h would serve the whole village and if it could be procured without too great an initial cost it` would meet with general favor, Hohnesv lle Mr. and Mrs Geo. Holland of Clin- ton and Mr. James Lobb of Galt • spent Tuesday in our burg. A number from here attended the concert given by the Clinton C. I. on Friday evening and report a good time. • Dr.. A. J. Courtice of Winnipeg • is spending the holidays with .his children. and parents • here ?' The S. S. entertainment given on Tuesdaynight was a huge succesh: A: fine programme was given by the children and at ten o'clock sharp Santa Claus, arrived and helped to unload a well laden Christmas Tree. Santa was well pleased with the progress that the S. S. is making and promised' to conte again next year. The Gleaners' Mission Circle held a quilting in the church last week. Ba field The re -opening of the town hall will take place on Wednesday even- ing., Dec. 29th, when a fowl supper will be served. A good program will also be given during the evening and - games will be indulged in. It will be a gala event. Supper served from 6.30 pan. Mrs. Allan, Watrous, Sask,, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs*,, Wm. Attwood. Mrs Thomson, who has spent the past few weeks with her sister, Mrs. Cowie, in the village, returned to her home at Goderich last week. She was accompanied by Mrs. Cowie, who will spend a few weeks with her. Mrs. J. W. Tippet, who has spent the past two weeks with her daughter at Detrpit, returned home on Saturday last 1' arfield Johnston, eldest son of r Wallace Johnston, Corrine, Sask., who is attending College at Toronto, • is spending his Christmas holidays in the village with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Spencer . Miss Isabel Woods of St. Joseph's Hospital, London, is home for: her Christmas holidays. Mr, William Ferguson, : who has been sailing on the Lakes the past summer, returned home on Monday evening for the winter, Mrs. Walters of Colborne township is the guest of. her brother, William Osmond. Mr. Crosby of London is the guest of Mrs, George Woods this week, A union Christmas Carols service will be held in St. Andrew's church on Sunday evening, Dec. 20th,at- sev- en o'clock, when the following grtler of service will be followed: Carol:"Good Christian Men Rejoieq," Address: Rev, R. C. Pitts, • Carol: "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" Players; Psahn 85 "Name Diniittis" Carol: loly g." Reading"Io:C thNie Sehtrrptnres: Rev, A. Macfarla. Carola "Tltc Fneirst Nowell." Offering in 'aid] vf Siek Children's Hospital. Carol: "See Amid tt Winter's n owr Wo Three K ' 1.e 1 ngs o P. Orient" Carol' 'Carol: "In Excelsis Gloria" Prod./. Carol "Angola .:from the Realms of Gn^y.!' i ebediehotiotts Arattal " -'1