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The Clinton News Record, 1918-10-10, Page 1Clinton News -.Record. No. Year CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER IOth, 1918 THE HOME PAPER Merchants and Tradesmen of Clinton and surrounding points •heProgressive ra . WithYoAdvertise iln The News -Record. They want to u safe Watches UR- watches are made of the best materials, beautifully finished and stoutly constructed. Everything insures permanency and accuracy. Our prices are positively the lowest on the market, and our guarantee the broadest. deleet Z(eur Watch _from U4 W. ,feweler and Optician - - Clinton ISSUER OF MARRIAGE; LICENSES. 1 The Royal Bank OF CANADA. Incorporated 18(39. Capital Authorized 825,000,000 Capital Paid-up 14,000,000 Reserve and Undivided Profits 15,000,000 Total Assets 800,000,000 Head Office, Montreal 520 Branches, With world wide connection. A general Banking business transacted, Clinton Branch - It E. MANNING, Manager 1 READYTO-WEAR CLOTHING 2 he &4lorrish Clothing Co. ORDERED (CLOTHING New Suits at Popular Prices Men, Bug Clothing Now The clothing we are showing was bought months ago and is priced accordingly for quick selling. The prices are a sound investment for anyone who expects to require a suit this year, or two or three years hence Prices are Bound to go Higher AT 15,00 Young men's suits of Grey Tweed, single breas• ted, belted, patch pock- ets, cuff on trousers, sizes 34 to 38, price $16.00. AT 22.50 Men's suits of Fancy Worsted, three button sack, good trimmings, well made, trousers with belt loops, plain bottoms or cuff, sizes 35 to 44, `-price 22,50, AT 20.00 Men's suits of a variety of patterns in tweeds and worsteds, bench tailored, trousers plain or cuff, size 35 to 44, price 20,00 AT 25.00 Men's suits of English worsted, in small check pattern, soft roll, semi. fitted back, big range of patterns, sizes 36 to 46,' price 25,00 ' Men's blue suits, two or three button sacks, plain back, semi -fitting or belted, $16,50 to $82,00. THE MOARISH CLOTHING CD, Agent C.,l . R. Phone 18 for &rnday or night Baits. 1THE LOCAL MARIE. I Wheat, Spring $2,14, Fall $2.19, Barley $1,07, Oats 75e. Butter 42e to 48o, ]Dggs 46o to 47e. Live Hogs $17,75. A PRESENTATION. The Guild of St. Paul's church at their regular meeting on Monday pre- sented Mrs, J. A. Robinson, who ie leaving town, with a pretty lunob set in madeira work Mrs. Robinson has taken a most active interest in all the work of the ladies in connec- tion with the church since coming to Clinton and her departure is much regretted. BUSINESS MAN, ILL, Mr. John Iiarland, ono of Clin- ton's oldest )and most highly 'esteem- ed business man, was taken suddenly ill on Saturday and for a few hours was thought to be in a very pre- carious condition. Heart trouble was tate cause but he soon rallied and it is hoped that a few 'weeks at most will see him quite recovered. A few years ago Mr. Harland passed through a very severe illness and has not since that been quite so robust though he is active and en- ergetic in attending to his business. His friends hope soon to see hint able to resume his accustomed dut- ies. CLINTON CELEBRATED. On Sunday afternoon, following the announcement of Germany's re.luest for an armistice to discuss peace, tate bells were rung, the band came out and a procession was formed, some getting out their cars con- trary to their intentions, and for an hour or two joy reigned. At the evening service in all the churches the preachers made refer- ence to the natter and, while it was pretty generally understood that it was not . by any means the end, it was conceded to be a step toward the end and thanksgitiug services were held in Willis and Wesley churches after the regular services, the other congregations gathering in, On Monday the mayor proclaimed a holiday, -regular work ceased and the business places were decorated. At half past one a procession was formed, headed by the mayor and council and the Kiltie and Pipers' band in full uniform, and consisting of the. Public and Collegiate pupils, over fifty cars, nearly all very pret- tily decorated, horse vehicles, etc., and paraded the front streets, bring- ing up at Recreation Park. It was quite an imposing procession to have been gotten up in such a hur- ry, many comiirg in from the coun- try with their motor cars to take part. At .the park games of various kinds were indulged in. Mr. Fred Jack- son acted as "ring master" and Dr. Shaw, and Messrs. Morrish, Sharp and others assisted as starters, a good program of sports being put on. A baseball game was played be- tween. the C',C,I. and Doherty teams, resulting in a draw, and a bas:cet- ball game between the C,C.I's and a picked team, the latter winning. The clay was ideal, almost every- body was out, and the afternoon passed ole pleasantly. In the evening an impromptu con- cert was given in the town hall. Mr. J. Ransford presided and being in his happiest mood, he filled the position with credit to himself and satisfaction to the audience, Amongst those who took part in the program were: Mrs. J. MacKin- non as soloist and elocutionist ; Messrs. J. E. Doherty and' L. E. Weir, soloists, and the C. C. I. quartette, which rendered several selections. '!'hese were also a couple of choruses in which all „joined. The speaker 'was the Rev. A. Sinclair of Holmesville, who gave a very inter- esting address on the present war situation, The Pipers' band also gave a couple of selections on the pipes, At the conclusion a collection was taken' for the benefit of the band, which was an excellent idea, who- ever was responsible for it, Our band is certainly an asset to the town and we would do badly with- out it, Some were -of the opinion that a celebration was somewhat premature, that peace was still a great way oft and we would better wait until' Germany had surrendered uncondi- tionally. Stili, the, enemy has made a good bit of a concession ;• has gone quite a distance for arrogant Germany, and while we are not accepting her proffered hand of peace just yet we have reason for rejoicing that she is recognizing that the end is near. And, anyway, the Allied arfnies 'nave boon winning so stead- ily for sono weeks that the people seemed to be glad of an opportunity to rejoice, Four years with scarcely 's n b bit an excuse for a celebration,i of a strain. it is hoped that before very long we may be able to celebrate the the conditional surrender of Clerelany and her allies atnd when that time conies, to nae a street 'expression, Owe will be "Mile celebration, be. lieve me 1" THEY THANK YO'U, Mr. and Mks. R. J, Draper wish to express appreciation of the synt- pathy shown by their friends and neighbors in their bereavement in the loss of their son, Sorge, le, lilur- ray Draper, who fell in action in France( last month. THREE OF THE FAMILY. Lieut. R. Norman Jollitle, son of Rev. W, J. Jolliffe of Toronto, for- merly pastor of Wesley church, Clin- ton, has accepted an appointment with the National Council Y.M.C,A. and goes overseas shortly as over- seer of, entertainments for the Can- adian soldiers in Britain and France, A brother, Lieut. Ernest Jolliffe, has been in Franco for two years and a sister is serving as a Red, Cross nurse. This makes three of a family of four to be engaged in war work. THANKSGIVING SERVICE, A union thanksgiving meeting will he held in Wesley church at eleven o'clock on the morning of Thanks, giving Day. The Rev. J. E. Ilogg will preen and, the singing will be led by a united choir of all the congrega- tions. In view of the great successes made during the past couple of months by the Allied armies and the prospect of the near approach of victory and peace all citiiens should consider it a duty to assemble and give thanks to God. 'There will , be no lack of room, with -school room and gallery thrown open this build- ing is said to ,have the largest seat- iog capacity of any public building in Clinton and it is hoped that it will be crowded to capacity on this occasion... Au offering will be taken for the Red Cross. THE COUNCIL hIEETING. Council met on Tuesday evening, all members present. The clerk was instructed to send hill to the Provincial License Dept, for $150 for storingtr the Weber b liquor for two years. This motion was the cause of a good deal of discussion, Councillor Cooper did not want a hill sent but Mayor Thompson and other members of the council thought the towu had no right to provide storage for such seizures for the whole county and the motion was passed. On motion of Councillors Wiltse and Miller the clerk was instructed to send a suitable letter of thanks to Lieut. -Col. MacFarlane on re- ceipt of the machine gun which is being sent to the town from France. On motion of Councillors Miller and McEwan William Grant was ap- pointed fuel controller for Clinton. Reeve Ford introduced a motion naming Councillor Wiltse for this position and supported his motion vigorously but on Councillor Miller objecting Councillor Wiltse refused to accept the appointment and gave the casting vote appointing Mr. Grant. The coal situation came in for a good deal of discussion, Coun- cillor Miller reported that the new coal ordered by the town was a better quality than that already re- ceived and said it would be a higher price. 11e also reported that as yet he had been tunable to get the wood which is On hand cut. A cave-in of a well at the corner of Councillor Miller's property is to' be filled in. Reeve Ford said the cemetery care- taker would like copies of the bylaw relating to the cleaning of the lots to send to owners out of town and on motion of Councillors Cooper and McEwan circulars with the nec- essary information are to be prepared by the committee and mailed to those iltterestei, On motion of Councillors Cooper and Ford a stove is to be purchased for the council chamber, which will do away with the lighting of the small furnace when only the chamber is needed, thus saving fuel„ Councillor Meelwan was empower- ed to look after the repairing of the stairs in the fire hall, which were reported to he in a had condition. bir, A. C'antelon addressed the council regarding a drain running along the side of his property. The matter was referred to the street committee. Some Members of the council thought the new signs recently put UP at the entrance to the town were not very satisfactory, not being con- spicuous enough. Constdiflm Welsh addressed the council recommending the erection of "silent policemen" for the regulation of tralhic but several of the mem- here thought these would . not be satisfactory unless the projections of tate walks at the five points Were ronn(ted off. Mayor. Thompson said that would he something for the DOW council to took atter and no action was taken. Go motion' of Councillors Wiltse and Sheppard the date of the first 'Meeting of the 0011rt of Revision was fixed foe Get, 21st, Salmi1ber's pay sheet was as fol- lows ; Street, $53.62; Electric Light and .Property, $163,27; Dire and Wat- er, $3; Cemetery and Dry Closet,. ;$107,92; Fuel, $2,13; Lain, $1,; '1'I]la Y,L,,P,A, The Girls' Auxiliary intend having a fifteen oat tea in the council chamber on Thursday .next from four to seven when the soldiers' boxes will be packed: All members are requested to be present and as- sist in this work, THE 0. L. FIELD DAY, The 0,0.1, held their annual field day on Friday last, a good after- noon of sports being put on in the park, followed by an at home in the town hall, Owing to a press of matter this week we aro obliged to. ]told over until next week results of the different sporting events. The senior championship goes to F. Wal- lis, tate jitnior to A, MacDonnell. NEAR HI11 WHEN FIFE FELL. Serge: Wm. Snell of Hulleit, who has been in France for four years, writing to his mother last week told her that he had been near Maj- or Broder McTaggart when he fell. "He was killed instantly by a shell," continuing, "The Major was a won- derful man and never knew fear." Sergt. Snell was present and assist- ed in burying the officer whom he had learned to respect and love. A CLEVER 130Y. The many Clinton friends of the Rev, S. J. and Mrs. Aliiu of Ilder- ton, formerly of Clinton, will be pleased to know that their youngest son, Shurwyn, is entering the Un- iversity this autumn with a bril- Iiant record. He won first class hon- ors in two subjects and second class honors in two subjects on his ma- triculation exam besides a scholar- ship Shurwyn was always a clever boy and his friends here wish hint continued success. HURON CASUALTY LIST. Iiuron's casualty list is heavier this week but it is hoped that many of those wounded may be slightly wounded Died of Wounds—Lieut. Roy A. Walter, 0, 0. Littlechild, Clocterich, Gassed—Lieut Ii 0 McLean, clean Wingham. Wounded—Stewart Scott, W. .1. Appleby, Clinton ; 5, W. Ar- chibald, C. Cons!gney, Sea for tlt ; C. D. Ross, W. McDougall, (doder- ich; Lieut. 0. G. VanStone, R. Ces- tlehurgh, Wingham; 1l'. J. 12ac110, Blyth; Harold L. Sproul, Dungannon, AMONC1 TIIE CHURCHES, St. Paul's The ladies of St. Paul's church in- tend holding a sale of fancy work and hone -made cooking on Thursday, Nov, 28th. ' Baptist Church The regular services will be held in connection with the Baptist church on Sunday, the pastor preaching at eleven o'clock and seven -thirty and the Sunday school tneeting at two - thirty in the afternoon. Wesley Church The very interesting and instruc- tive Illustrated travelogue given by Rev. C. R. Durrant of 'i'eeswater on Newfoundland was much appreciated by a good 517,cd audience on Monday night. Next Sunday morning the pastor will continue his series of sermons on "The Kingdom." In the evening a special thanksgiv- ing service will be held beginning at 7.15 with a song service by the choir assisted by' Mrs. Ifdward Shep- herd of the 'Toronto Conservatory of hittsic and Miss Beatrice Greene. A programs of the services was sent in this morning, too late to he used, Willis Church 'Fltanksgiving services next Sun day. At both morning and evening service the sermon by the, minister and the nncsle by tete choir will be of a thanksgiving character, Uhdor the auspices of the Presby- tery of Huron a day of very im- portant conference in the interests of the Forward Movement, of the Presbyterian Church in Canada will be held in Willis church on Wednes- day, Oct. 10th, The spealters of the occasion will be Rev. It, P. McKay, D.D.; Rev., John Neil, D.D.; Rev, Prof, Kilpatrick, D.D,, all of Toron- to, and Mr, '1', L. Wood of St. Marys. 'these melt enjoy a national reputation and the Presbytery is pcculatly fortunate in securing such a galaxy of orators to address them. 'i'he place these men hold in the Church indicate the greatoeimportance of these meetings. 'There will be three sessions: 11. a,m,, 2.30 p.m, and 7.30 p,m. All are open meet- ings but the the evening programme ills been specially' arranged for an open session. To this the public is specially Invited, e w The Goderich District Epworth League Convention will be held in the Methodist church, Scafoeth, on Wednesday of next week with morns- ing, afternoon and evening 5e5510ns. Amongst the speakers motto will give + names of: lee.ca the o ] .addresses a t> 1 I F, D. Moyer, Seefnrth Rev, Mir:, t41itl5on, Listowel; ivit. 11' S. Sauv- age, Scafostis; ll.ev, J. T7, Ford and Aft, G. 1't, Elliott, Goderielr; illiss M. Dailey, Nile; Rev, A, 1.1 Jones and' Miss Marion Irwin, Clinton, Other ministers and workers of the district will be preaont and tike part 111 the 000reises, . AGAIN WOUNDED, Capt. C. G. VanStone, who went overseas as adjutant of the 1111st balite/toe, fs again reported wounded, Vile is the fourth time Capt, Van - Stone has been wounded, once is April and twice in July. This time It is a gunshot wound in the ankle. It is hoped that the Wound may not, prove a serious one. Capt. VanStone, who was considered one of the smartest ollicets of the. Huron battalion, was promoted to major In England but reverted again to a captaincy in order to get, to France, MACHINE GUNNERS NEEDED. Volunteers for (Machine Gunners are required for drafts for Overseas Un- its. Men not ordered for service un- der the Military Service Act, are eligible. A.gc, not less that 19 end not -over 35 years. The all round standard required for a Machine Gun ner is higher than that required for an Infantry soldier. They ;must bo well developed and sufficiently strong- ly built to enable him to work with and carry a machine gun or similar weight. Volunteers may apply to any authorized medical examiner in any city, town or village, or at Mobilization Centre, Carling Block, London, Ontario. AN ACCIDENT„ Wilber Welsh, son of Sergeant Welsh, happened with an accident the other night when coating to the lire. He was riding along on his wheel and probably had his head in the air watching the fire when he ran into, or was run into by Miss Mary Walker, who was also on a wheel, Evidently he received a "broadside" and in falling struck his head so violently that lie re ' mained unconscious for several hours. Ile was able to be out Mon- day. afternoon, however, Ad is now recovering. The young lady was Practically unhurt and quickly got help and had the lad carried home. MARRIED YESTERDAY, TIse marriage tools place -in St. Paul's church s l uch yesterday morning n ing of Marguerite Sybcl, youngest daughter of Mrs. le. Herman of town, and Mr. George H. 'Tomlin, Bell Telephone inspector for this district. The bride, who was given sway by her brother, the Rev. F. Herman, was daintily gowned in white crepe de cheno and ninon, wore a bridal veil with orange blossoms and car- ried pink roses. The bridal pair were unattended. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. A. Robinson, After the ceremony the wedding luncheon was partaken of at the hone of the bride's mother and Mr. and Airs. Tomlin left on the afternoon train Inc Toronto, (Taus hurst and other _points,. The bride domed a pretty frock of navy blue crepe and silk for her journey with which she wore a plush hat and mil- itary cape. Among the pretty gifts reccivrd by the bride were handsome ones from St. Paul's church choir, of which she was a member, and from the (cell Telephone Co, staff, On their return Mr. and Mrs, Ton- in a 111 take up housekeeping in S. S. Cooper's furnished house on Or- ange street. Hearty congratulations and good wishes are extended to the newly - wedded pair. TI1E coAF, SITUATION. Our local coal dealer, Mr. A. J. Holloway, asked i1Tr. A. T. Cooper, as a member of the Council Fuel Committee, to come to his office and make a report of the situation in Clinton as regards tlse supply, of hard coal and Mr. Cooper has handed us the followleig information : "Since April 1st about sixteen hundred tons has been received by Mr. IIolloway and a further supply of nineteen hundred tons has been al - toted to Clinton. Mr. Holloway as- surer] ase; and his books were shown For this. purpose, that all the coal he has received has been distributed impartially and that out of the five hundred and fifty homes in Clinton there are only forty-five that have not been supplied with at least one load of coal (two to Vitae tons), and according to the promises of the wholesalers a sufficient supply of coal will bo received in Clinton (lur- ing the month of October 1;o give the retraining homes their equal share, Some of the, smaller mere, where their total requirements aro three tons or less, have been supplied in full and a few stores and largo homes, where furnace coal is used, have been given an extra load as the shortage is now altogether with the chestnut' coal, Mr. Tloiloway states that Clinton is in a very favorable condition re- garding the supply of hard coal as compared with other towns of a shriller size, especially as regards the distribution. In addition the ve t, n a tt of to nine the town ootincis has purchased fifteen cats of soft coal as a precaution against; a possible shortage of fuel," The News -Record would just add to this that those nineteen hotbed tons of hard coal are still at the mines and would. mage eitizens not to lone any opportunity of safeguarding themselves against fuel sllottnge,, • Sergt. Murray Draper, M. M. son of Mr. re. J. Draper of town, who fell in action in France on Aug. 28th, W.P.S. NOTES. The Womets's Patriotic Society will meet Friday afternoon as usual. Kindly bring finished work for ship- ment, The Rurnmage Sale commences on Saturday afternoon at two o'cloce. Friday of next week there will be a knitting contest at the secular meeting and ladies are asked to bring their needles empty the a ball of yarn, 'Phe contest will be- gin at 2,30 o'clock sharp and end at five ; the lady having the most done to her sock at that time winning the prize. Everyone is asked to bring one more and thus help make the af- ternoon successful and profitable. LITTLE LOCALS. Save to buy Victory Bonds. "A penny saved is a penny earn- ed," save the pennies, they'll grow to dimes and then to dollars and fifty of '0111 will buy a Victory Bond, Yesterday, October. 9th was Fire Prevention Day. What slid you learn or what did you teach in the way, of preventing fires in your locality ? The fire alarm should not be rung for. any cause, not even the uncon- ditional surrender. of Germany and her allies, except to call the firemen in case of fire. It this is allowed serious results may follow. Monday is Thanksgiving Day and Canadians have a lot to be thank- ful for this year. OUR SOLDIER 1301-S. Fred G. Sloman and Ephraim Snell arrived in Quebec on Monday and are expected home any clay now. The former has been ill and is being al- lowed home leave to recuperate and the latter was seriously wounded and has not fully recovered. Postmaster Scott received word the other day that his son, Stewart, had been slightly wounded in the thigh. His sister, Miss Kate, who is nursing in France, cabled home be- fore the official notification came. Air, J. Appleby was notified this week that his son, W. ,1, Appleby, had been admitted to hospital suffer- ing from a wound, Pte. William Leppington, son of Mrs. T. Leppington, arrived ]some yesterday forenoon quite unexpected- ly, surprising Isis nether. "Billy" was wounded in the arm several' months ago and bas been in an English hospital since, His ,arm is not yet strong but it is, hoped that in time it will, be fully restored. He will spend a couple of weeks leave here before reporting again at Lon- don, All these boys were members of the .IGlst battalion which went ov- erseas two years ago. SUNDAY NIGHT'S FIRE, Shortly before midnight on Sunday, fire was discovered in the sheds and warehouses in the rear of Sheppard & Co's, Harland 13ros, and Ball tel Aticinson's stores and though the brigade was quickly upon the scene, owing to the its0atnable nature of the buildings and their contents, the Oro made rapid headway and it was soon evident that both buildings and contents were doomed. Fortunately F. Mitten and L. Har- land were in the band room when the fire was discovered and they were the first upon the scene. They re- moved a fcty gallon beg or gas- oline, which might have trade ser- ious work had it exploded. 'i'lsere was, however, some gasoline, tur- pentine, .paints, etc., which made a One hlaze when it got started. There was a quantity -of glase and other things stored also whloh makes their loss heavy. Ball and Atkinson lost their: winter hearse, besides other valuable articles and material, and Sheppard and Co. also had thole warehouse stored with merchandise, all of Which was destroyed. 'Tine fire is supposed to have originated in 5" s t In , > rear the he ar.sts born fn the .ice n ii uere fire Warehouses Mit'as there was asno near or about it the cause ,19 a mys- tery. But for the fact that there had been a light shower earlier in the evening the fire might easily have spread meth farther, All the bullei'ngs were isisurcd, (Moro local news on page 8.) J INCORPORATED 1855 ...- ffl I H. MQLSIJNSBANIi Capital and Reserve $8,800,000 98 Branches in Canada. A General Banking Business Transacted.y Circular Letters of Credit Bank Money Orders. Savings Bank Denartrent. Interest allowed at highest current rate. R. Sharp, Manager, Clinton Branch^ ....v.'.•rs.vo..q..'Hw.• ...........0 .• READYTO-WEAR CLOTHING 2 he &4lorrish Clothing Co. ORDERED (CLOTHING New Suits at Popular Prices Men, Bug Clothing Now The clothing we are showing was bought months ago and is priced accordingly for quick selling. The prices are a sound investment for anyone who expects to require a suit this year, or two or three years hence Prices are Bound to go Higher AT 15,00 Young men's suits of Grey Tweed, single breas• ted, belted, patch pock- ets, cuff on trousers, sizes 34 to 38, price $16.00. AT 22.50 Men's suits of Fancy Worsted, three button sack, good trimmings, well made, trousers with belt loops, plain bottoms or cuff, sizes 35 to 44, `-price 22,50, AT 20.00 Men's suits of a variety of patterns in tweeds and worsteds, bench tailored, trousers plain or cuff, size 35 to 44, price 20,00 AT 25.00 Men's suits of English worsted, in small check pattern, soft roll, semi. fitted back, big range of patterns, sizes 36 to 46,' price 25,00 ' Men's blue suits, two or three button sacks, plain back, semi -fitting or belted, $16,50 to $82,00. THE MOARISH CLOTHING CD, Agent C.,l . R. Phone 18 for &rnday or night Baits. 1THE LOCAL MARIE. I Wheat, Spring $2,14, Fall $2.19, Barley $1,07, Oats 75e. Butter 42e to 48o, ]Dggs 46o to 47e. Live Hogs $17,75. A PRESENTATION. The Guild of St. Paul's church at their regular meeting on Monday pre- sented Mrs, J. A. Robinson, who ie leaving town, with a pretty lunob set in madeira work Mrs. Robinson has taken a most active interest in all the work of the ladies in connec- tion with the church since coming to Clinton and her departure is much regretted. BUSINESS MAN, ILL, Mr. John Iiarland, ono of Clin- ton's oldest )and most highly 'esteem- ed business man, was taken suddenly ill on Saturday and for a few hours was thought to be in a very pre- carious condition. Heart trouble was tate cause but he soon rallied and it is hoped that a few 'weeks at most will see him quite recovered. A few years ago Mr. Harland passed through a very severe illness and has not since that been quite so robust though he is active and en- ergetic in attending to his business. His friends hope soon to see hint able to resume his accustomed dut- ies. CLINTON CELEBRATED. On Sunday afternoon, following the announcement of Germany's re.luest for an armistice to discuss peace, tate bells were rung, the band came out and a procession was formed, some getting out their cars con- trary to their intentions, and for an hour or two joy reigned. At the evening service in all the churches the preachers made refer- ence to the natter and, while it was pretty generally understood that it was not . by any means the end, it was conceded to be a step toward the end and thanksgitiug services were held in Willis and Wesley churches after the regular services, the other congregations gathering in, On Monday the mayor proclaimed a holiday, -regular work ceased and the business places were decorated. At half past one a procession was formed, headed by the mayor and council and the Kiltie and Pipers' band in full uniform, and consisting of the. Public and Collegiate pupils, over fifty cars, nearly all very pret- tily decorated, horse vehicles, etc., and paraded the front streets, bring- ing up at Recreation Park. It was quite an imposing procession to have been gotten up in such a hur- ry, many comiirg in from the coun- try with their motor cars to take part. At .the park games of various kinds were indulged in. Mr. Fred Jack- son acted as "ring master" and Dr. Shaw, and Messrs. Morrish, Sharp and others assisted as starters, a good program of sports being put on. A baseball game was played be- tween. the C',C,I. and Doherty teams, resulting in a draw, and a bas:cet- ball game between the C,C.I's and a picked team, the latter winning. The clay was ideal, almost every- body was out, and the afternoon passed ole pleasantly. In the evening an impromptu con- cert was given in the town hall. Mr. J. Ransford presided and being in his happiest mood, he filled the position with credit to himself and satisfaction to the audience, Amongst those who took part in the program were: Mrs. J. MacKin- non as soloist and elocutionist ; Messrs. J. E. Doherty and' L. E. Weir, soloists, and the C. C. I. quartette, which rendered several selections. '!'hese were also a couple of choruses in which all „joined. The speaker 'was the Rev. A. Sinclair of Holmesville, who gave a very inter- esting address on the present war situation, The Pipers' band also gave a couple of selections on the pipes, At the conclusion a collection was taken' for the benefit of the band, which was an excellent idea, who- ever was responsible for it, Our band is certainly an asset to the town and we would do badly with- out it, Some were -of the opinion that a celebration was somewhat premature, that peace was still a great way oft and we would better wait until' Germany had surrendered uncondi- tionally. Stili, the, enemy has made a good bit of a concession ;• has gone quite a distance for arrogant Germany, and while we are not accepting her proffered hand of peace just yet we have reason for rejoicing that she is recognizing that the end is near. And, anyway, the Allied arfnies 'nave boon winning so stead- ily for sono weeks that the people seemed to be glad of an opportunity to rejoice, Four years with scarcely 's n b bit an excuse for a celebration,i of a strain. it is hoped that before very long we may be able to celebrate the the conditional surrender of Clerelany and her allies atnd when that time conies, to nae a street 'expression, Owe will be "Mile celebration, be. lieve me 1" THEY THANK YO'U, Mr. and Mks. R. J, Draper wish to express appreciation of the synt- pathy shown by their friends and neighbors in their bereavement in the loss of their son, Sorge, le, lilur- ray Draper, who fell in action in France( last month. THREE OF THE FAMILY. Lieut. R. Norman Jollitle, son of Rev. W, J. Jolliffe of Toronto, for- merly pastor of Wesley church, Clin- ton, has accepted an appointment with the National Council Y.M.C,A. and goes overseas shortly as over- seer of, entertainments for the Can- adian soldiers in Britain and France, A brother, Lieut. Ernest Jolliffe, has been in Franco for two years and a sister is serving as a Red, Cross nurse. This makes three of a family of four to be engaged in war work. THANKSGIVING SERVICE, A union thanksgiving meeting will he held in Wesley church at eleven o'clock on the morning of Thanks, giving Day. The Rev. J. E. Ilogg will preen and, the singing will be led by a united choir of all the congrega- tions. In view of the great successes made during the past couple of months by the Allied armies and the prospect of the near approach of victory and peace all citiiens should consider it a duty to assemble and give thanks to God. 'There will , be no lack of room, with -school room and gallery thrown open this build- ing is said to ,have the largest seat- iog capacity of any public building in Clinton and it is hoped that it will be crowded to capacity on this occasion... Au offering will be taken for the Red Cross. THE COUNCIL hIEETING. Council met on Tuesday evening, all members present. The clerk was instructed to send hill to the Provincial License Dept, for $150 for storingtr the Weber b liquor for two years. This motion was the cause of a good deal of discussion, Councillor Cooper did not want a hill sent but Mayor Thompson and other members of the council thought the towu had no right to provide storage for such seizures for the whole county and the motion was passed. On motion of Councillors Wiltse and Miller the clerk was instructed to send a suitable letter of thanks to Lieut. -Col. MacFarlane on re- ceipt of the machine gun which is being sent to the town from France. On motion of Councillors Miller and McEwan William Grant was ap- pointed fuel controller for Clinton. Reeve Ford introduced a motion naming Councillor Wiltse for this position and supported his motion vigorously but on Councillor Miller objecting Councillor Wiltse refused to accept the appointment and gave the casting vote appointing Mr. Grant. The coal situation came in for a good deal of discussion, Coun- cillor Miller reported that the new coal ordered by the town was a better quality than that already re- ceived and said it would be a higher price. 11e also reported that as yet he had been tunable to get the wood which is On hand cut. A cave-in of a well at the corner of Councillor Miller's property is to' be filled in. Reeve Ford said the cemetery care- taker would like copies of the bylaw relating to the cleaning of the lots to send to owners out of town and on motion of Councillors Cooper and McEwan circulars with the nec- essary information are to be prepared by the committee and mailed to those iltterestei, On motion of Councillors Cooper and Ford a stove is to be purchased for the council chamber, which will do away with the lighting of the small furnace when only the chamber is needed, thus saving fuel„ Councillor Meelwan was empower- ed to look after the repairing of the stairs in the fire hall, which were reported to he in a had condition. bir, A. C'antelon addressed the council regarding a drain running along the side of his property. The matter was referred to the street committee. Some Members of the council thought the new signs recently put UP at the entrance to the town were not very satisfactory, not being con- spicuous enough. Constdiflm Welsh addressed the council recommending the erection of "silent policemen" for the regulation of tralhic but several of the mem- here thought these would . not be satisfactory unless the projections of tate walks at the five points Were ronn(ted off. Mayor. Thompson said that would he something for the DOW council to took atter and no action was taken. Go motion' of Councillors Wiltse and Sheppard the date of the first 'Meeting of the 0011rt of Revision was fixed foe Get, 21st, Salmi1ber's pay sheet was as fol- lows ; Street, $53.62; Electric Light and .Property, $163,27; Dire and Wat- er, $3; Cemetery and Dry Closet,. ;$107,92; Fuel, $2,13; Lain, $1,; '1'I]la Y,L,,P,A, The Girls' Auxiliary intend having a fifteen oat tea in the council chamber on Thursday .next from four to seven when the soldiers' boxes will be packed: All members are requested to be present and as- sist in this work, THE 0. L. FIELD DAY, The 0,0.1, held their annual field day on Friday last, a good after- noon of sports being put on in the park, followed by an at home in the town hall, Owing to a press of matter this week we aro obliged to. ]told over until next week results of the different sporting events. The senior championship goes to F. Wal- lis, tate jitnior to A, MacDonnell. NEAR HI11 WHEN FIFE FELL. Serge: Wm. Snell of Hulleit, who has been in France for four years, writing to his mother last week told her that he had been near Maj- or Broder McTaggart when he fell. "He was killed instantly by a shell," continuing, "The Major was a won- derful man and never knew fear." Sergt. Snell was present and assist- ed in burying the officer whom he had learned to respect and love. A CLEVER 130Y. The many Clinton friends of the Rev, S. J. and Mrs. Aliiu of Ilder- ton, formerly of Clinton, will be pleased to know that their youngest son, Shurwyn, is entering the Un- iversity this autumn with a bril- Iiant record. He won first class hon- ors in two subjects and second class honors in two subjects on his ma- triculation exam besides a scholar- ship Shurwyn was always a clever boy and his friends here wish hint continued success. HURON CASUALTY LIST. Iiuron's casualty list is heavier this week but it is hoped that many of those wounded may be slightly wounded Died of Wounds—Lieut. Roy A. Walter, 0, 0. Littlechild, Clocterich, Gassed—Lieut Ii 0 McLean, clean Wingham. Wounded—Stewart Scott, W. .1. Appleby, Clinton ; 5, W. Ar- chibald, C. Cons!gney, Sea for tlt ; C. D. Ross, W. McDougall, (doder- ich; Lieut. 0. G. VanStone, R. Ces- tlehurgh, Wingham; 1l'. J. 12ac110, Blyth; Harold L. Sproul, Dungannon, AMONC1 TIIE CHURCHES, St. Paul's The ladies of St. Paul's church in- tend holding a sale of fancy work and hone -made cooking on Thursday, Nov, 28th. ' Baptist Church The regular services will be held in connection with the Baptist church on Sunday, the pastor preaching at eleven o'clock and seven -thirty and the Sunday school tneeting at two - thirty in the afternoon. Wesley Church The very interesting and instruc- tive Illustrated travelogue given by Rev. C. R. Durrant of 'i'eeswater on Newfoundland was much appreciated by a good 517,cd audience on Monday night. Next Sunday morning the pastor will continue his series of sermons on "The Kingdom." In the evening a special thanksgiv- ing service will be held beginning at 7.15 with a song service by the choir assisted by' Mrs. Ifdward Shep- herd of the 'Toronto Conservatory of hittsic and Miss Beatrice Greene. A programs of the services was sent in this morning, too late to he used, Willis Church 'Fltanksgiving services next Sun day. At both morning and evening service the sermon by the, minister and the nncsle by tete choir will be of a thanksgiving character, Uhdor the auspices of the Presby- tery of Huron a day of very im- portant conference in the interests of the Forward Movement, of the Presbyterian Church in Canada will be held in Willis church on Wednes- day, Oct. 10th, The spealters of the occasion will be Rev. It, P. McKay, D.D.; Rev., John Neil, D.D.; Rev, Prof, Kilpatrick, D.D,, all of Toron- to, and Mr, '1', L. Wood of St. Marys. 'these melt enjoy a national reputation and the Presbytery is pcculatly fortunate in securing such a galaxy of orators to address them. 'i'he place these men hold in the Church indicate the greatoeimportance of these meetings. 'There will be three sessions: 11. a,m,, 2.30 p.m, and 7.30 p,m. All are open meet- ings but the the evening programme ills been specially' arranged for an open session. To this the public is specially Invited, e w The Goderich District Epworth League Convention will be held in the Methodist church, Scafoeth, on Wednesday of next week with morns- ing, afternoon and evening 5e5510ns. Amongst the speakers motto will give + names of: lee.ca the o ] .addresses a t> 1 I F, D. Moyer, Seefnrth Rev, Mir:, t41itl5on, Listowel; ivit. 11' S. Sauv- age, Scafostis; ll.ev, J. T7, Ford and Aft, G. 1't, Elliott, Goderielr; illiss M. Dailey, Nile; Rev, A, 1.1 Jones and' Miss Marion Irwin, Clinton, Other ministers and workers of the district will be preaont and tike part 111 the 000reises, . AGAIN WOUNDED, Capt. C. G. VanStone, who went overseas as adjutant of the 1111st balite/toe, fs again reported wounded, Vile is the fourth time Capt, Van - Stone has been wounded, once is April and twice in July. This time It is a gunshot wound in the ankle. It is hoped that the Wound may not, prove a serious one. Capt. VanStone, who was considered one of the smartest ollicets of the. Huron battalion, was promoted to major In England but reverted again to a captaincy in order to get, to France, MACHINE GUNNERS NEEDED. Volunteers for (Machine Gunners are required for drafts for Overseas Un- its. Men not ordered for service un- der the Military Service Act, are eligible. A.gc, not less that 19 end not -over 35 years. The all round standard required for a Machine Gun ner is higher than that required for an Infantry soldier. They ;must bo well developed and sufficiently strong- ly built to enable him to work with and carry a machine gun or similar weight. Volunteers may apply to any authorized medical examiner in any city, town or village, or at Mobilization Centre, Carling Block, London, Ontario. AN ACCIDENT„ Wilber Welsh, son of Sergeant Welsh, happened with an accident the other night when coating to the lire. He was riding along on his wheel and probably had his head in the air watching the fire when he ran into, or was run into by Miss Mary Walker, who was also on a wheel, Evidently he received a "broadside" and in falling struck his head so violently that lie re ' mained unconscious for several hours. Ile was able to be out Mon- day. afternoon, however, Ad is now recovering. The young lady was Practically unhurt and quickly got help and had the lad carried home. MARRIED YESTERDAY, TIse marriage tools place -in St. Paul's church s l uch yesterday morning n ing of Marguerite Sybcl, youngest daughter of Mrs. le. Herman of town, and Mr. George H. 'Tomlin, Bell Telephone inspector for this district. The bride, who was given sway by her brother, the Rev. F. Herman, was daintily gowned in white crepe de cheno and ninon, wore a bridal veil with orange blossoms and car- ried pink roses. The bridal pair were unattended. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. A. Robinson, After the ceremony the wedding luncheon was partaken of at the hone of the bride's mother and Mr. and Airs. Tomlin left on the afternoon train Inc Toronto, (Taus hurst and other _points,. The bride domed a pretty frock of navy blue crepe and silk for her journey with which she wore a plush hat and mil- itary cape. Among the pretty gifts reccivrd by the bride were handsome ones from St. Paul's church choir, of which she was a member, and from the (cell Telephone Co, staff, On their return Mr. and Mrs, Ton- in a 111 take up housekeeping in S. S. Cooper's furnished house on Or- ange street. Hearty congratulations and good wishes are extended to the newly - wedded pair. TI1E coAF, SITUATION. Our local coal dealer, Mr. A. J. Holloway, asked i1Tr. A. T. Cooper, as a member of the Council Fuel Committee, to come to his office and make a report of the situation in Clinton as regards tlse supply, of hard coal and Mr. Cooper has handed us the followleig information : "Since April 1st about sixteen hundred tons has been received by Mr. IIolloway and a further supply of nineteen hundred tons has been al - toted to Clinton. Mr. Holloway as- surer] ase; and his books were shown For this. purpose, that all the coal he has received has been distributed impartially and that out of the five hundred and fifty homes in Clinton there are only forty-five that have not been supplied with at least one load of coal (two to Vitae tons), and according to the promises of the wholesalers a sufficient supply of coal will bo received in Clinton (lur- ing the month of October 1;o give the retraining homes their equal share, Some of the, smaller mere, where their total requirements aro three tons or less, have been supplied in full and a few stores and largo homes, where furnace coal is used, have been given an extra load as the shortage is now altogether with the chestnut' coal, Mr. Tloiloway states that Clinton is in a very favorable condition re- garding the supply of hard coal as compared with other towns of a shriller size, especially as regards the distribution. In addition the ve t, n a tt of to nine the town ootincis has purchased fifteen cats of soft coal as a precaution against; a possible shortage of fuel," The News -Record would just add to this that those nineteen hotbed tons of hard coal are still at the mines and would. mage eitizens not to lone any opportunity of safeguarding themselves against fuel sllottnge,, • Sergt. Murray Draper, M. M. son of Mr. re. J. Draper of town, who fell in action in France on Aug. 28th, W.P.S. NOTES. The Womets's Patriotic Society will meet Friday afternoon as usual. Kindly bring finished work for ship- ment, The Rurnmage Sale commences on Saturday afternoon at two o'cloce. Friday of next week there will be a knitting contest at the secular meeting and ladies are asked to bring their needles empty the a ball of yarn, 'Phe contest will be- gin at 2,30 o'clock sharp and end at five ; the lady having the most done to her sock at that time winning the prize. Everyone is asked to bring one more and thus help make the af- ternoon successful and profitable. LITTLE LOCALS. Save to buy Victory Bonds. "A penny saved is a penny earn- ed," save the pennies, they'll grow to dimes and then to dollars and fifty of '0111 will buy a Victory Bond, Yesterday, October. 9th was Fire Prevention Day. What slid you learn or what did you teach in the way, of preventing fires in your locality ? The fire alarm should not be rung for. any cause, not even the uncon- ditional surrender. of Germany and her allies, except to call the firemen in case of fire. It this is allowed serious results may follow. Monday is Thanksgiving Day and Canadians have a lot to be thank- ful for this year. OUR SOLDIER 1301-S. Fred G. Sloman and Ephraim Snell arrived in Quebec on Monday and are expected home any clay now. The former has been ill and is being al- lowed home leave to recuperate and the latter was seriously wounded and has not fully recovered. Postmaster Scott received word the other day that his son, Stewart, had been slightly wounded in the thigh. His sister, Miss Kate, who is nursing in France, cabled home be- fore the official notification came. Air, J. Appleby was notified this week that his son, W. ,1, Appleby, had been admitted to hospital suffer- ing from a wound, Pte. William Leppington, son of Mrs. T. Leppington, arrived ]some yesterday forenoon quite unexpected- ly, surprising Isis nether. "Billy" was wounded in the arm several' months ago and bas been in an English hospital since, His ,arm is not yet strong but it is, hoped that in time it will, be fully restored. He will spend a couple of weeks leave here before reporting again at Lon- don, All these boys were members of the .IGlst battalion which went ov- erseas two years ago. SUNDAY NIGHT'S FIRE, Shortly before midnight on Sunday, fire was discovered in the sheds and warehouses in the rear of Sheppard & Co's, Harland 13ros, and Ball tel Aticinson's stores and though the brigade was quickly upon the scene, owing to the its0atnable nature of the buildings and their contents, the Oro made rapid headway and it was soon evident that both buildings and contents were doomed. Fortunately F. Mitten and L. Har- land were in the band room when the fire was discovered and they were the first upon the scene. They re- moved a fcty gallon beg or gas- oline, which might have trade ser- ious work had it exploded. 'i'lsere was, however, some gasoline, tur- pentine, .paints, etc., which made a One hlaze when it got started. There was a quantity -of glase and other things stored also whloh makes their loss heavy. Ball and Atkinson lost their: winter hearse, besides other valuable articles and material, and Sheppard and Co. also had thole warehouse stored with merchandise, all of Which was destroyed. 'Tine fire is supposed to have originated in 5" s t In , > rear the he ar.sts born fn the .ice n ii uere fire Warehouses Mit'as there was asno near or about it the cause ,19 a mys- tery. But for the fact that there had been a light shower earlier in the evening the fire might easily have spread meth farther, All the bullei'ngs were isisurcd, (Moro local news on page 8.) J