The Clinton New Era, 1919-12-4, Page 2ti
TELE; CLINTON NEW ER&
Thursday, December, 4111, 9919.
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The Christmas gift to to
appreciated should - have
some qualities which will not
pass with the festive' Season..
The enduring features of a
fur garment must appeal to
the Christmas shopper, , We
are showing high class Furs
including:—Hudson; Seal,. Fox, Grey Wolf, Black Wolf,
Mink, Fitch, Coon, Sable, Oppossum.. Select early while
the assortment -is good.
To assist you Int your gift selection we puhlish herewith a list
to remind you of sotne.of the good things we are showing for
this gift giving season:—
FOR
eason:
FOR LADIES
Camisoles Sweatres
Fancy Bags Handkerchiefs
Fancy waists Linens
Bath mats Towels
Bath robes Scarfs
fJ Spencers Gloves
f Underskirts Scarf Setts, etc:
Collars
FOR MEN
Umbrellas 4srmlets
Hosiery Mufflers
Handkerchiefs -lose Supports
Bath robes Ties
Gloves Braces
THE STORE WITH THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
ROCKET HAS A 200
MILE RANGE
In his development of a rocket for
Use in warfare which was invented
by Robert H. Goddard, professor of
'physics at Clark College, the doctor
'was acting under the patronage of the
War Department, the Smithsonian in-
stitution, Clark. University and Wor-
cester polytechnic Institute, which is
reported to be a terrible engine,of tear
•with an altitude range of at least 200
miles. At the ending of the war some
•of these were being built for trial on
,the battlefield, but the signing of the
.armistice prevented,
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• The Goddard rocket is propelled by
la perfected gas engine, installedin the
lower part .of .the shell, the explosions
which generate. the power coining
Ifrohn cartridges whish are fed into the
chamber by a clocklike time device.
,The range of the rocket is limited only
by the amount of propelling cartridges
it could be fitted to carry. The rocket
does not require a cannon to start It
on its flight, its journey being started
from any point which a map can reach.
IOne of the by products of the mining
of tungsten ore in China has been the
production of bismuth, which is being
exported in increasing quantiles, al-
ready exceeding 10 per cent. of the
world's supply.
Windstorm Insurance.
Why, run the risk of damage by wind when you can insure
at the rate of 40 cents per $100 insurance for three years. No
premium note to sign. Policy written in 'my office.
Automobile Insurance
Insure your car against fire from any cause anywhere in
Canada. The rates are moderate.
Ave Stock Insurance
I can now write Policies covering death from accident or
' disease on all horses, cattle or other animals on the farm or
elsewhere. CALL AND' SEE ME
C. ?' ''. HALFI
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Clinton
PIANO N
�l A P��,,E RVQ�i,�
Select for Houle a Piano or Phonograph providing such tonal: effects
to satisfy even the Master Musician.
am pleased to state that 1 an in a position to give you the goods
that satisfy. Don't be drawn into a hurried decisk n by some travelling
salesman or agent pretending the has a better proposition for you. If
he tells you our goods won't stand etc., look out for him. " Deal with
one whoa your can place confidence.
e .As 1 depend entirely 00, your conffdenee for the foundation of my
i,usiness I can assure you that no music store in Canada can give you a
more 'honest deal in Pianos, Phonographs, Violins, Autoharps, Records,
Sheet Music and Supplies,
1'tave the sole Agency for BELL PIANOS and when you watt the
above goods be sere and call stere and you will get then. There is noth-
on the market today that can surpass or even .equal the quiek re-
peating action used in the "BELL" ' only. Cell .and have a den im-
stratlon.
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..natha,n Hugil1
BANK OF COMMERCE, SEAFORTH, ONT,
OPPOSITE
I AYFIELD.
(lli,t;e:Idea for last Weeik.)
The Rev. Mr, 11amitiqu of Godarleh,
preached iii St. Andrew's ou Sunday
last, •
5t. Andrew's and Trinity Sundity.
Schools ora busy with their Chrlstmns
alt lertitiitments:
The public ;,y,hool teachers ;ire also
busy training for a Christioas enter-
ta!unent. . '
A remarkable event occurred on Tues
day last between one of Mr.Tomhot
S
thoro-breds and Will Mustard's ' auto.
The former having made a stable es-
cape was• enjoying a two-step on the
road, when the car rounded the corner
the animal was taken by surprise and
was charged by the care, When the
husky roadster went to the mat but
was up on the count one, Mr. Mus-
tard applied the breaks, but too late for
a second encounter with the Texas
driver .which again went down, but was
instantly on his feet and showed its
gameness' by loosing no time hitting
the trail In the direction of . safety -
first and finally Landed at headquarters
-with but a few slight bruises as evidence
of the ordeal. But what about -the car?
In the first encounter the fenders were
broken and windshield shattered; on
the second bout its lights went out and
its con niissiinl became obsolete; and
while Mr. Aiustard says, that colt will
know enough to keep -away from the
next Auto. Mr, Thomson says per-
haps the next undo will know enough
to keep away from that colt and claims
that the colt still carries the belt and
is willing to back him ten to: one a-
gainst any auto that wishes to take up
the guantlet.
COLBORNE '
Mr. and Airs. Michael Schwanz, of
the Aiaitiand concession of Colborne
township have become residents of
Goderich, Ipoving in last 'Tuesday. On
Monday evening, on the eve of their
leaving their old home, a large gather-
ing of their neighbors and friends as-
sembled at their hone to extend good
wishes to Mr, ane Mrs. Schwanz and to
let then know how highly esteemed
they have been during the many years
they have been residents on the Mait-
land concession. Nlr, and Mrs,
Schwanz have been practically life-long
residents of the township and now are
retiring to live in Goderich, leaving the
fa rat to their soli, Mr. D. F. Schwanz,
who recently took to himself a life
partner. Ag address to Mr. and Mrs.
Schwanz was read by the pastor, Rev.
W. H. Campbell, 13,A„ B,D., and a num-
ber of useful articles were presented
to them by their friends, as stokens of
their esteem and good wishes. The
evening was spent in conversation,
music, ete.
Mr, Wm, Kerr, an old resident of
Colborne township, passed away last
Thursday morning, at the hone of his
daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Chrystal, on
the 4th concession at the age of 74
years, tmonth. About a year ago he
had the misfortune to fall out of a snow
injuring his hip, and since then he had
not his former freedom of movement.
About a week ago he was. attending to
the cattle in the stable and apparently
fell against the wall or cement floor,'
cutting his head rather 'badly. He
seemed to be improving from this in-
jury but the blood clotted on the brain'
and he passed away as already -mention-
ed. Mr. Kerr was a life-long resident
of the township. Since the death of
his son-in-law, Mr. Chrystal, he and his'
wife (who survives) had lived with
Mrs, Chrystal, He leaves also,one son,
Mr, Win. Kerr, Colborne, and two dau-
ghters, Mrs. Chrystal and Mrs. Thomas
McWhinney, of Ashfield. Mrs, Peter
Green, of Sheppardton, is a sister. The
deceased was a Presbyterian. The fun-
eral was held on Saturday afternoon.
Huron County.
'EXETER.
Constable Charles Triebner of the
Royal North-West Mounted Police paid
a hurried visit to his hone here on
Tuesday last. He was on official duty,
returtilng Tuesday evening.
The Advocate replaced their gasoline
engine with an electric motor.
An electric motor to run the organ
blower was installed In a Maine Street
church last week.
Two Jews were brought before Mag-
istrates- Sanders, Hawkins, and Reeve
Beavers by Constable Bissett Thurs-
day last charged with selling goods
witiont a hawker's license. Botit plead-
ed guilty and were fined $t5,00 each
and costs, antout)ting in all to $.i 5,00,
' The home of Mr, and Mrs. J. A.
Stewart, Exeter, was the scene of a
pretty, wedding on Wednesday after-
noon, Nov, 2Gth, at two -o'clock when
their daughter, 'Winifred Kathleen, was
united in matrimony to R. Wallace,
older son of Air. and Mrs. A, E. Fake
of Exeter, Rev. Jannes.hoote officiating.
While driving in town on Tuesday
the front wheels of the buggy in some
manner became detached from the rig
with the result that the occupant, Mrs.
S. J. Hogarth of Stephen sustktined an
injury to her knee. She was thrown for-
ward in the buggy and apparently
struck
o v
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a renchc. dh
t e knee,
'1'h 3t
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The d tilt
occurred u ed 1l r Pig eon Mich,
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on Nov. i 9th, of Samuel Elenbnum at
the age of 67 tears, 1 -le had been 01
about six months from cancer of the
liver, and two months ago he under-
wentan operation, . l'e was born in
Ontario, and in 1875 lie married Eliz-
abeth Kestle of Dashwood, who died
in •1399. , He had resided ie Michigan
41 years: in 1904 he married • Mrs.
Dora l-lohenlherger, who survives with
four children, The funeral took place
at Pigeon,
HOLMESVILL' E.
We are pleased to say that Mr. W. S.
Miller, merchant, who inet with an
accident, fast week Is able to attend to
business again,
The windstorm of Saturday evening
did considerable damage to Hydro and
telephone poles and ,barns in this lo-
cality.
Quite a change in the weather since
Saturday raining all day and sleighing
on Tuesday and still snoveing,..
Our Reevd, Mr, W. 14. 'l'rewcrtha is
attending County Council/ in the Co,
toWn this Week,
Woe
131RU$SELS . -
Brussels hockey Club has reorganized
for the Coning,Seas01. :All the olcl
players are ,tyatlable, Leslie Lowery,
the 'til -round athlete Of this locality,
inns located Here, therefore brightening -
the prospects.
• Word. Was received of the death of
JofohnBranB, don, S11111, , a welt-knoewn ld resilltentb1en Manitoba°' 11 h
pooiy leer the past few months, Mr,
inhltl) waS a former ssecessful ner-
ehf t'i1B)tss
is years ago. Mrs, Smithitt
15 a. daughter of David !lass, 0f town.
Mrs. Janes McKelvey died at the
ilonle of her grandson, Satsnuel Y9amp...
bell, Grey Township, at the advanced
age of 90 years.' She had•been an Id -
valid for the past few years.
Members' of Ethel Presbyterian con-
gregation assembled at J. K. I1a,1's on
3 recent evening and presented le, J.
Falconer,aatd his bride with an address,
accompanied by a tine'library table and-
writing
nd•
1111' 1 ng desk combined, Mr. Falconer
made a brief but appropriate reply.
Mrs. Win, Robinson missed her foot-
ing while going upstairs at her home
and fell nearly to the bottom. Several.
ribs were hruken,
St. John's Church- •Guild -And choir
presented Mrs. W. M. Sholdice, near
Walton, with a cut glass sugar bowl,
preann Jog and mustard pot as a token
of esteem for tine service rendered in
choir and other organizations, Her mar-
riage has changed her labors to St.
George's Church Walton, hence pres-
entation.
A number of young folks went to the
home of Miss Myrtle Wilson and
presented her with a miscellaneous
shower one evening last week, prior
her removal from here, to Gait ,
The laundry of Mrs, -Wm, Wilton has
been sold to W. H, Stiles, a returned
soldier. He is a former Brusselite.
Two cars of live poultry were ship-
ped to New York hast week by R.
nomson.
The Methodist Church choir was
most hospitably entertained by Rev,
W. E. and Mts. Stafford at the parson-
age. -
Geo. fie T-lart, proprietor Ethel cheese
factory, and Miss Lillian Davidson, of
Brussels, were married at the manse,
Listowel,
Brussels town hall was filled to over-
flowing to hear the 'investigation en-
tered by the Flowick Mutual Fire in-
surance Company against Victor
Sperling, of Grey Township, who it
was claimed, had caused the tire which
destroyed his house last fall. After
several witnesses had been examained,
Crown Attorney Seager, of Goderich,
decided that enough evidence had been
given to warrant tate sending of the
case on. to Goderich for trial. W. M.
Sinclair, of- town, appeared for the in-
surance company, while Chas, Darrow,
of Goderich, acted for defendant,
W. H. Stiles, of town, has purchased
the laundry business bf Watt. Wilton,
and has commenced operations. The
shop has been closed for some time
owing to the ill health of the former
proprietor.
Cutters and sleighs have been in use
here during the past few days.
WING1 MI.
Mr. Gavin Wilson has been re-ap-
pointeed fuel controller for the Town-
ship of Turnberry.
Mr. Bert Williams has accepted a pos-
ition as assistant town clerk,
Capt. W. B. Stevens, who has been
in charge of the Salvation Arany here
for some months, has been transferred
to London South, Capt: Stevens and
Mrs. Stevens left last week for their
new. home. The hew officer here will
be Capt. Haines, of London,
Mr, and Mrs.. H. Davis celebrated
their Golden Wedding anniversary at
their home on .Wednesday evening of
last week. This !lights, esteemed couple
were married on Nov. 19th, 1369 at
Stratford by the groom's father, Rev.
Wnn. Davis, now deceased, The bride
was a daughter of the late John Laird,
of liaysville, Waterloo County, One
year previous to their wedding Mr.
Davis came to Winghanm and opened up
a carriage shop when there was but
three hundred inhabitants here and
has continued to be a respected citi-
zen ever since. When Wingham was in-
corporated as a village in the year 1874
Mr. Davis headed the poll for the first
council and in the proceeding year suc-
cessfully contested the reeveship a-
gainst Ole late C. Tait Scott,
On Sunday morning at the Presby-
terian Church a memorial service was
conducted by Major Tolmie, of Wind-
sor, assisted. by Lieut, Hal, NlcLentt,
NI. C', A tablet was unveiled by Lieut.
McLean with the following names of
war heroes: Flight Lieut, C. McLean,
Privates G. Adair (W,. Aitcheson, L.
Aitcheson, brothers) J. Bond, P. Gill-
espie, R. Forsythe, N, Nichols, 'T, Mc-
Donald, The Dead March was played
by the organist, Professor Cotvell, The
"Last Post" was sounded, by Mr. A.
1•Ii ngston.
Arthur Henry Shropshall, of Pleasant
Valley died' at his residence after a
short illness, He was in his 46th year.
ile served the
d In Boer Y W C } en-
listed
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Int.
d 61st Battalion tBo cl
I7 Atl was
away for threer•
years and
iris met
c hs
in a transport company. • injuries re-
ceived In an 'accident resulted in his
death, Surviving besides his widow and
family of six children are tori. brothers,
Fred, James,. Walter, and Bert, of Eng-
land, also two sisters, Mrs. Walter
Williams, and Mrs. Harold Archer, of
England, The funeral was conducted
by the Military under the command of
Lieut, tial, McLean, M. C., from the
Ehglislr'Church, Rev. H. W. Snell of-
ficiating. The pallbearers were' com-
rades Copeland; Pixter, Robinson,
Currie, Lotoico, Vanwyck,,. The "Last
Post" was sounded by Comrade W.
Hinchliffe.
The 'Wi]ighani okatisg rink was
levelled to the ground on Saturday
evening during the terrific gale that
swept this district, cauain,g thousands
of dollars' worth of damage, Miles of
telephone and telegraph wires were
blown down, barns unroofed and trees
broken by the high wind.
Ripley voted 121 10 3 in favor Of Hydro
last week.
4 s Gal I bCi I TOWNSI'Irk''
Mr, and Mrs, Gray were visitors in
Goderich at their home of their dau-
ghter, Mrs. 8, G; Webb and other
friends.
A number of farmers are still trying
to finish up piowltig, There seems to
be a larger acreage under plow this fall
11,11 used,
Rev, Eric Anderson, of the ,Bayfield
circuit is beginning revival services at
the.Shero11 appointment. Come friends
',tome one unCI all and
help
In these
new ew
eryiecs Sharon needs your 1151).
Mr, Ttobert Cele, of the Bttytield line,
has sold his faros to Nir. Beit ltalhweil,
hi': next neighbor. We have not heard
what Mr. Cole intends to do in future,
Mr. John McGee of the Bayfleld
road, has bought the grass farm on con,
3; lot 36, from Mr. Cox, and has be-
gun plowing • and has re -shingled tate
House, This is considered it good farm,
We welcome Mr, McGee to our neigh-
borhood.
CONSTANCE.
Evangelist services were conducted
this week with the exception of Mon-
day evening.
Mr, Leo, Stephenson returned
from the West on Saturday evening,
Mrs, George Wright and Son, of
McConnell, Manitoba, spent a few
days with her sister, Mrs, D. Tudor,
The wind on Saturday evening done
a lot of damage around here, Among
the worst are the Methodist Church
shed roof blown oft, nearly all the east
We.. The roof of Geo, Stephenson,
Miller Adams, and Gilbert McMichael
being pretty well demolished.
Mrs. Thuell sr., of Brussels and their
sons, James, Robert and William at-
tended the funeral of their brother in-
iad'; 11. Colclotngb,
Mr, Joe, Colciough, elr, Robert Col -
dough and wife and Mrs: William Col.
slough and daughter, ''Ole, of (1 deri,:h
Township attended the funeral of the
late II, Coiclough.
The wind on Saturday evening done
hundreds of dollars worth of damage in
the Township.
AUBURN,
Rev. Mr, Matheson, of Stratford,
spoke here and at Carlow on the For-
ward Movement,
Mr. John Symington has purchased
from Mrs. William Syntinion the farm
in 'Colborne, owned by the late William
'Symington,
NU, David Brown, of Grey Township,
was in the village, 11e enjimyed himself
While here hunting with some of the
village hunters.
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper
will be observed in the Presbyterian
church here next Sunday. Prepara-
tory services, were held on Friday night.
Since the closing of the evaporator
Isere, the farmers are peeling and dry-
ing those which are left. 14 cents a
pound is a represented price for dried
apples here,
Mr, Frank Stanley had a sale of Itis
stock last week. He has rented his
farm to Mr. Robert Medd and goes to
Toronto next week to fill a position
which he has secured there.
Next Sunday the Baptist'Church will
be devoted to Foreign Missions:
Rev. H. 13, Stillwell, 13, A., returned
from India will be the speaker. Mr.
Stillwell is now Secretary of tihe Board
and is in direct touch with the Mission-
ary work ltd it will be worth while to
plan to hear hint.
Service will commence at 3 o'clock.
You are Welcome.
STANLEY..
Mrs. N. Suttdercock and Gladys visit-
ed in Blyth for a few days last week.
Mr. Thos. Baird, who ha sbeen visit
ing in Ashtield for the last week, re-
turned home on Tuesday.
Miss Belle Mc'Covan went to Blyth
this week to attend the funeral of the
late Mrs. Dan. McDonald,
Staaley etaoin shdrlu cmfwyp vbgkqj
The following is the November neon
thly report of $. S. No. 14, Stanley.
Nantes are in order of merit.—•5tln --
L, E. Hyde; Sr. 4th A.—B. J. McLachlan,
W. L. Workman; Sr. 4th 6—L. W.
Coleman, L. C. Workman, W. A. Ross;
Sr. 3rd—H. A. Dinsdale, E, F..Ander-
son, O. M. Anderson; Jr. 3rd—G, M.
Coleman, O. L. Knight, C. A. Harvey;
Sr, 2nd -1-1. W. McClynhont, W. D.
McLachlan, J. A. McLachlan; 2nd Pt:
P, Ai, McKenzie, AL, J. McDonald; 1st
PL—FL Clyde, R. JMcKeniie, A. F.
Chesney, The best spellers ih the
monthly spelling matches Were 4th
Classes—Lloyd C. Workman; Sr. 3rd—
Helen A. Dinsdale; Jr 3rd --Olga L.
Knight; Second—Willie D. McLachlan,
SEAFORTH
There was ti good attendance of
members at the •annual meeting of the
Seaforth Curling Club, held in the
Council chamber on Wednesday even-
ing, The chit, intmids making stroll
nous efforts to secure a larger member-
ship this year than ever and purpose
holding sociaal evenings in the shape
of etchers and smokers throughout the
season: Prizes are also being nlfered
for local competitions, including' the
Stewart It tnnk;u•
lr
d for It eep air
t stone
game. The following n '
cers were
elected: Patron, W. D. Stewart; Presi-
dent, J. C. Greig; vice-president, ,k
Beattie; secretary -treasurer, C. Barber;
executive committee, W. Kerslake, J.
G. Mullen, G. A, Sills and Charies
Stewart.
Total collection in Seaforth for tile
Nelson's Day for the Navy League of
Canada was $428,7.3.
"A Sheaf of Memoirs," a tribute to
the memory of the lath Annan A, Fid-
dlier, and dedicated to her husband,
Rev. 'Cohn Pletciher, of Thames Road,
by the Huron Presbyterial Wonen'S
Missionary Society; has just appear-
ed, The booklet is front the pen of
the Provincial Press, secretary of the
Society, and Mrs, Ethel M. Pi, Sinith, of
Lucan, and is admirably written and
compiled, it includes excellent photos
of Dr. and Mrs, Fletcher and of lythe
mallSe at Themes Road; The proeeeds
of sales are to be devoted to. the Ann
Fletcher Me:11O1'ia1 Enid for the trans-
tefion of Christian literature for the
worsen and children• of China; so stld'
cesefully carried on by Mrs. Donald
McGillivray at Shanghai.
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HEN ,ALL
Some 25 girl blends ut,ells; Atuii'
Wilson very pleasantly surprised her
at 4he home of her parents,' Mr. and
Mrs. J 1), Wilson, and presented Iter
with a line wicker chair, fern stand and
two pieces of silver, Miss Wilson was
gI;e;ttly pleased and surprised and a
most pleasant evening was spent In
games and refreshments, Miss Wilson
Is to be married soot.
- The Mission Clrele of Carrel. church
their 1 ;
t r ,wnu,tl thaunkoffering enter -
'Alamein u l n e n leccuily. Tire school room
-war; c(. , ,'-:d and a splendid program
carried out, Miss M. bilis, who trained
and instructed the members of the
Mission Circle as well as the boys and
-girls, taking purl, The pastor, the
Rev Mr. McConnell perforated the
duties of chairman. Short addresses
were/ given ler•a number present,
The Great War veterans have rent -
eel the building Just west of McDonnels
and are fitting It .up as a club room,
The dredge which is working on the
creek just south of our village ' is
making rapid progress and will this
week finish the work on the creek run-
ning through the f3ean farm,
Messrs Richard Taylor and Fred
Richard have purchased the 100 acre
farm from Mr, Earnest Dinnin of near
Chiselhurst and gives possession on
the 1st of Nlarch, Mr. D11111111 will loc-
ate in Hensall,
Nlr, Wm, Pfaff whose new house is
nearing completion will this week fin-
ish the work on his new cement stable,
Mr, Pfaff expects to move into his
new home about tine first td the year.
The contract Ger the Soldiers 111em-
oriai for Hensall has been given to
Messrs. C tnninrh:un and Pryde, of
Exeter, for 52500. The monument will
he of granite and the. statue will he six
feet, the whole being about ft feet
high.
GODERICH
Probably the only by-law to be vote0
on in January by the citizens will by
one to grant exemption of taxes, except
,school t-ses, to the Dominion Road
Machine 'Company, for a further period
of ten years, The matter was discussed
by the Town Council and some of the
members were in favor :,f d nixed as-
sessment, claiming that exemption of :t
factory is not a good policy and wishing
to make a stand for all time to envie.
A report of the special committee, fav-
oring Ole ccmipany's request was ad-
opted, however, and the by -lacy is being
prepared. Ten years ago the ratepayers
voted what was then known as the
American Road Machine Company,
exemption for ten years, and it is ex-
tension of this that the firm asks.
On account of the approach of the
Christmas season it has been decided
by the committee in charge of the sol-
diers' memorial fund to postpone fur-
ther canvassing till after the new year.
In the meantime plans for the memorial
will be prepared. A delegate from each
church, lodge and association of the
town will forni a joint committee to
determine the style of memorial to be
erected. No difficulty is expected in
raising the remainder of the money.
Goderich again has hydro after three
days of darkness,. with a large staff
of sten working from Clinton, and aug-
mented by more. !nen from here Tues-
day the line was connected up ,shortly
after 5 o'clock, The poles were stuck
in the ground temporarily, as the maj-
ority of the 70 fallen were badly brok
en. New ones will be set as soon as con-
ditions permit, As a result of the break
the stores were completely sold out of
oil lamps of all descriptions.
BLYTH.
015. and Mrs, 1..H. Brown moved to
Toronto last week. By the removal of
this family Blyth loses two of tine best
citizens, both Mr. ;and Mrs,. Brown
have given their best to all patriotic
enterprtzes, and their fidelity to the
cause of freedom will always remain,
as a lasting incense for good. The best
wishes of' the community go with them
to their new home.
BRUCEFi'ELD.
There passed away from our midst
on Friday one of our villagers, George
Brock, after an illness of a few months
at the age .of 77 years. He moved into
our village from a farm in 'ruckersmith
a few years ago, to enjoy a life of well
earned leisure, ire leaves to mourrn lois
loss a widow and an adopted daughter,
Pearl. He is the last of three bro-
thers, one was killed at \Vansteeed In
the railway disaster some years ago,
Another brother and sister died on the
farts a few years ago, The funeral was
held in church of whicim he was a ntem-
her, His many old friends met to pay a
last tribute to him, The hlriwtl took
place at Baird's cemetery 4,11 \lundav
afternoon.
James hill, wife and daughter, who
have been visiting in our tillage lett
last week for their home in Stratford.
The storms on Saturnd,ty struck our
neighborhood in full force. Nearly
every born in the el.iinit\ tt'a5 more or
less injured. Among the worst were
Mrs, A, Davidson, 11. iiarvey, thigh
Aik'
cnh+
cad ,lathes Dallas, Alex \R1a1Lu•d.
i I
Prlout a •
Y t y morning• the people were
after shingles Which were supplied to
atony of therm by the dealer, John Mus-
tard, who soon was said out, Many of
theta had wind insurance and a n5101,5er
had not,
Miss Idabel Boyce underwent an op-
eration for appendicitis this week,
On Wednesday evening of last week
Rev. W, D. McIntosh performed a very
iiltpbl'tallt ceremony at the manse when
i a young lady of our village, Miss Jean
11111, became thebrideof John Cornish
of Usbo'ne, a soldier of the great war
who had done his Bit for King and
Country. The bride was attired• in a
blue travelling suit with black picture
at, and looked her best. After the
ceremony was• performed the young
couple left for the None of their Insole
John Chapman winery a large reception
was heid of over a hundred guests. The
presents were useful and beautiful com-
prising of several cheques. The young
couple have time best wishes 'of many
friends in this viilage and vichsity,
KIPPEN
Mr, W. W.. lirownridge, c'hf George-
town, who makes , a specialty of pure-
bred Berkshire hogs, knows where .to
pick up some, clt,ice eutiinals, Ile lens
purchaxed•iwu 1-n]onths•uld pigs Irian
W. C. Pearce, of Hay, one of Which Is
good that lee intends to prepare it
for th5 Unelplt Wiutrr Fair. Some
time age Mr, lertevnridge bought a pig
from air, Pearce and tool: it to the Tore
onto shunt', where. fie wt hist prize
and the reserve chanmpioinship prize, Ile
also stem first at the Ottawa 5180,0, -
Cf EDITON
O)1 Monday evening our "trustees
went to lixelen to conifer with Mr,
Doerr, wino has ciaIlnge of tine Ilydro-
Elrruic Systc+m thure, with the ob.,
Jest. "1 securing intnrination Ye the ins
s ie
tell 1 3 in ( 1 , '
t ,i Itdr, i C•> I o 'h
an n cd t u. 'The
'Trustees are quite enthusiastic over the
project and are assured that there.
will be no trouble to get the system
Installed In the near future 50 that
there will be ample power for our
business places and residences, - Mr,
Doerr has promised to come here ' on
the 11th and 1211 of Decensber with
the view of securing pledges from our
people as to what they will take,
should the•sy'stem be installed. This
is neceessary before the platter can he
taken up 18th Hydro Commission, 1f
we want to put Crediton on the snap
where it belongs, it is very important
that we unite and give this project
every encouragement, 'the present
lighting system, although having done
good work in its day, has reached its
limit and with the increased cost. of
carbide, and the depreciation In the
power of the plant, the service is not
worth what it costs. 'Then again our
street lighting is a joke nut until}' to us
but to the outsider. Why, a stranger
can pass through town some nights and
not know he has gone through a thriv-
ing village. It is _requested that our
people give this shatter their serious
ce nsideratien and when they are solicit-
ed ter Iieht or potter, there will be a
reedy response. .
Golden Wedding—The following
taken from the Crystal City Courier,
Inas reference to termer well-known
re diets of c?re.ii1o11 —Air. and Mrs.
\Vin. 1,15rr u'IC1v'atecl their fifty 10 1years
<,i' m:u'r` rd liar on '1'aesday by ding
recrp±i m in t.the afteru'1' 11. and in
1115 evening a lnquat in the Citisen's
Hetet. About f:'rty guests, mostly old
timers, growl the occasion with their
presence, and toasts were drunk to
the health of the bride :and groom
and the old-timers, Entertaining
were given and a pleasant time was
spent by all. ,\Ir. Baker was born in
Devooshtre, England, 77 years agtt, but
,\irs. er s a ve f Otro,
The faBakmily caime tonati\lanitoboa in 1552utl,
and have resided in Crystal City and
vicinity since that time,
FAIR BUILDINGS AT
CODERICIH DAMAGED
Gale Left Much Damage in Its Path in
That District,
Goderich, Nov, 30.-Goderich and vic-
inity were visited last night by one of
the worst .wind and pinstorms that has
visited this section in some years. It
started from the southeast early in the
afternoon and by 7 o'clock it was a
real hurricane, at times blowing about
75 rnfies an hour. The telegraph, tele-
phone and !Hydro wires were the most
seriously affected. The town today is
completely shut off from outside and
it will be until some tine tomorrow
before communications will be estab-
lished. Outside the town limits about
20 or more hydro poles are lyinmg a-
cross the road, and as a consequence
Goderich is without light and in all
probability will be for four or five days
Trois will be a serious handicap, as
a number of the factories depend
on hydro for much of their power.
Considerable daanage was done
to fences, trees and roofs through -out
the town. Half the roof of the old
Maple Leaf grocery storey, on Hamilton
streret, was blown off, part of it falling
to the street and the rest • going
through the roofs of Fisher and McKhn-
non's store, farther down the street.
The roof of the boiler -room of the
Goderich Mercantile Company was also
blown off. The rust damage was done
at the Agricultural grounds, The soutin
ruing of the stain building was com-
pletely blown out and the stain build-
ing which is of frame, was shifted so
badly that it may he necessary to tear
it down, 'rhe horse -sheds and fences
were also badly destroyed. At the
harbor, the C.P.R. coalshed and Lynn's
boathouse had their roofs torn off.
No information as to the damage
done in the country can be obtained,
owing to the lines being down, but two
barns are known to be destroyed, Gus.
Vanstone's, and that of Jasper Brind-
ley, known as the old Polly farm, in
Goderich Township,
During the night the wind went
around to the southwest and a very
heavy sea is running today, with a
strong gale Still blowing, Some boats
were expected yesterday and to -day,
but they ;are in all likelihood 111 shelter
at the stead of the lake,
The Grand Trunk is also seriously
affected, The 7. to • train 'last night
had to slop live times between Clinton
and here to remove poles from the
track.
OFFICIALLY LY A
NN
OU
LACED
CLARK
AS GOVERNOR,
Ottawa, Nov, :M.—Official announce-
ment of the appointment of 151r. Lionel
Clark of 'Toronto, as lieutenant -gover-
nor of Ontario, was shade liy the Gov-
ernment this morning after tine forma)
order -in -council had been passed and
signed by the governor-general, Mr,
Clark's acceptance of the proffered
post was received yesterday. Mr.
Clark succeeds'Sir John Ilettdrie, whose
term of ofOce has expired, No succes-
sor has yet been named for Lieutenant -
Governor Barnard of British Columbia,
Whose term is up,
Nit'. Drury was introduced at the
United Church meeting as the Christian
Premier of a Christian Proyinee, The
description p on is all tight except as 11
may seem to imply that Christianity in
have Premier is a unique distinction, We
ver had any other kind of
Premier,