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The Clinton News Record, 1916-06-29, Page 1Clinton News - eco rd. No. 1943 —37th ` Year Farmer CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 29th, 1916 • To have your name legibly printed on your Mail Box so that passers by m ay read it THE HOME PAPER Looks Very Well. [WhLf tom !f en in 9elcbf for a 9rregen f for the phoose ilver . t lJ �3i ode e .`i3e N There is no othergift for the bride that is so`un- iversally certain to be greeted with joy, used with pride, and treasured for years. We carry a large and well assorted stock of 1847 ROGERS BROS, knives, forks, berry spoons, cold pleat forks, pie servers, tea coffee, P desert and table spoons and numerous other poo. useful' pieces. Also a good assortment of silver plated hollow ware, cut glass, china and Sllocks. jeweler - W. .Ie11qar and Optician - - - Clinton The Royal Bank • OF CANADA. Incorporated 1869. Capital Authorized 825,000,000 Capital Paid-up 11,560,000 Reserve and Undivided Profits 18,500,000 Total Assets 185,000,000 880 Branches, With world wide connection. Interest allowed on Savings Deposits. General Banking business transacted, R, E. MANNING, Manager - Clinton Branch r --• -- f �rMQLSONS 1855 •---• INCORPORATED ... 3 L ______ Capital and Reserve 96 Branches in A' General Banking Business Circular Letters Bank Money Savings Bank Denartment. Interest allowed at highest L. E.Dawding, Manager, $8,800,000 Canada. Transacted„ of Credit Orders. current Clinton rate. Branch. i READY -To -WEAR CLOTHING 1 2 he t-`.lMorrish Clothing Co. 'ORDERED . CLOTHING 1 1 ] 1 1 l r c r I N i D 1: l . I i s t c Y 1 P 0 0 0 12 P s 1 s t d s 0 a e l t t NV 1 o Y e, Alhlefic easily derwear have derwear are other $1.00, be cover eryman's can showing range' Split Straws 1P braid that is now U is un- a t un- any Ev- Hat our infact eve offashion. f Athletic Underwear the mostpopular for summer. Veryf ilii u t 11 few e tried this kind of for summer wear ever content with line, $1.25 and $1.50 the suit. �. Straws, Every man will. soon rushing to get under of a Straw Hat, favorite of be found here as he entir runs the entire of fashion's styles. , Sennits, Palms and in thegood grace . MORRISHt THEa Motto . "A Square Deal for Every CO. Man."wer ORANGE SERVICE ON SUNDAY, The members of Murphy Lode will attend divine service in the town hall an Sunday afternoon. n y a et on. ``Phe service will be conducted by Rev, Mr. Robe, inson, assisted by other clergymen, The Kitty band has been engaged for the occasion. Members of surround- ing lodges are invited to attend. MASONIC OFFICERS INSTALLED', On Saturday evening, June Z4tli St. John's Day, the following officers were installed in the Clinton Mason- ic Lodge by, R. W. Bro. Rev. F. C, Harper Master, J. W. Treleaven ; P. Mas- ter, A. C. Clarkson ; Sr. Warden, Wm. MeEwan ; Jr. Warden, Dr, Ax- on ; Treasurer, W. D. Fair ; Ghap- i lain, Dr, Evans ; Secretary, H. B. J n Ciro t Sr. Deacon, R. S,,Byam ; Jr. Deacon, G. Elliott ; Stewards, J. W. Nediger, I, Rattenbury ; I. Guard, E. Paull ; Tyler, Antos Castle ; Aud- itors, A. J. Holloway, H. u, Rorke. CLINTON SCOUTS AGAIN WIN. The Boy Scouts' baseball team journeyed to Seaforth on Saturday, afternoon to play a return match with the Seouts 0 t of s that a town. In the game played in Clinton the home team won in a score of 284 and the Scaforth boys were determined to do better Saturday, but the fates were again against then and at the end of the game .the score stood 36.5 in favor of the Clinton scouts, who seem to bo able to pile up the runs. The lineup was as follows : Pitcher, Earl Cooper ; Catcher, Archie Mc- Kenzie ; 1st Base, Willie Glazier; and Base, Ambrose. McGuire ; 3rd Base, Murray McNeill ; Short Stop, Willis Cooper ; Left Field, Leighton Walker; Right Field, George Elliott ; Centre Field, Jack Bawden. WILLIS CIIURCIh Sunday was observed 'as patriotic Daywhen Rev, J. Abrey of Londes- boro preached both morning and ev- ening and addressed the Sunday school in the afternoon. At the el- ternoon service, which was an open session held hi the auditorium, sev- eral of the •members of the school took part and the honor roll con- taining the names of those . who were baptized in this church and are now fighting the ]Empire's bat- tles in France and Flanders, o•r who have already fallen, was unveiled. There were between -forty and fifty names on the roll. Mrs. G. D., Mc- Taggart and Mrs. T. A. Greig, each of whom has two sons at the front, unveiled the roll and Mrs. McTag- gart read the names. It was a most impressive service, (TARRIED AT WINNIPEG, At Winnipeg, Man,, an Thursday ast Miss Catherine Ross, daughter of he late Donald Ross • of Stanley ownship and niece of 'S.fiss Annie toss of town, was united in marrl- ge with Mr, G. J. A. Lanskail of egina, Sask., formerly of Toronto, ev. Dr. Chester of Winnipeg perfor- ed the ceremony in the presence of my a few intimate friends. After a tort honeymoon spent at Qu'Appelle Ir, and Mrs, Lanskail will take up, ousekeeping in Regina, where the ;room has a responsible position pith the Canada Life. The bride s very well known in Clinton nd in Stanley township though she as spent several years past in the est, and her many friends here will aft good wishes for the future rosperity and happiness of herself nd husband. RESENTED WITH PURSE. At the close of the regular League meeting at Ontario street church on Monday evening,,at which a number of'the older members• of the congre- gation were present, Rev, Mr. Aliin was presented with an address and a purse of gold. Ni, H. Wiltse read the address and Mr. E. G, Courtice nada the presentation in' behalf of the congregation. The following is the, address : ''To Rev, 5. J. Arlin,—During, the otir years now drawing .to a close inee you were appointed to the pas - orate of Ontario street Methodist hurch, Clinton, and Turner's church, our life has become very closely - entified with the life of your peo- le in these 'congregations, and not my with them but with the -larger eId of the whole community. We ave learned to appreciate your ex - silent qualities as a man and a nit - sen, no less than your ability as a reacher and the breadth of your yrime y as a , pastor, We have earned to value your words. of con - el and advice to lean upon your help n times of sorrow and distress, and see in your daily life and coa- ct the exemplification of the Christ pirit of service and love. Upon the ccasion of your departure from mous us we wish to express to you ur sense on indebtedness for your aliours in 'our behalf, We ask you o accept this purse of .gold as a re- lembraneo. Not only will it convey o you. our feelings of love and, good 111 because of our past happy re - tions, but it will -be . a 'taken of ur good wishes for the future. May out and our family y am long be spar. y P to devote to the service of God nd of your follow men those moble utilities of heart ands,.. -mind with hrcit 14eaven has endowed you. Sign- } on 'behalf of all -13. J, Gibbings, PATRIOTIC NOTES. On Friday afternoon last the ftl- lowing supplies were packed by the Women's Patriotic Society and ship - to Hynlan Hall, Londan ; 104 pairs of socks ; 118 • towels,- 00 pillow slips ; 4 sheets: 14 helpless shirts ;' 1 'suit pyjamas, Z quilts, The Society begs to acknowledge the following donations : Mrs. Rowl- and $1.00 Mrs. r W. Cantelon 60c, Mrs, W. Perdue, $1.00, 'I'IIEY APPRECIATED' IT. A deputation of the members of. Murphy Lodge called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Janes - Dunford one evening last week and on behalf, of the brethren presented Mrs. Dunford with a handsome cut glass bowl. This gift was but a token of appre- ciation a on bythe brethren br th ren of 1VIrs. Dun - ford's courtesy in Supplying them with coffee on several occasions when they wished to serve refresh ments at their regular meetings. We have it from the Orangemen also that the aforesaid coffee for quality could not be beaten anywhere, AN UNFORTUNATE, AFFAIR, An unfortunate affair occurred at the. House o se of Refuge on Tuesday. Two old men, both over seventy, got into an argument over something, some trifling thing which did not 'amount to a row of pins, but each became quite warm and John Weath- erall struck the other man named Waddell with a magazine which he had in his hand. Waddell then struck Weatherall• a blow with a light stick he carried inflicting a slight wound in the tread. Weatherald went and lay down and shortly afterwards was fount to be dead. Coroner Thompson was immediately summoned and at once a jury was empanelled as fol- lows : J, 11, Ford, J. W. Elliott, E. E. Hunniford, R. IL Johnson, 1-1. Wiltse, James Steep, Bert Fitzsim- ons, Thos. Shipley. After viewing the remains the jury adjourned until Tuesday when they will hear the ev- ideate of the doctors who made the postal) ortum , FAREWELL SERVICES. Rev, S. J. Allin preached his fare- well sermons in Ontario street church on Sunday last, large congregations being present on each occasion to hear him. At the evening service bit. :Min referred to the years of his residence here and said that he lead enjoyed, the four years of his pastorate and would always cherish the most cor- dial recollections of the people , of Ontario street congregatian and of the town and that he was sure he could speak for his family, at the same time. Miss Mayfrid A11in took solo parts in the anthems rendered by the choir during the day and in the evening sang a solo hi fine voice. Miss. Allin will be much missed in the choir and her departure is much regretted. During 110r. Aliin's four years' pass torate in Clinton tie has not only {von the good -will of his own people but that of the citizens irrespective of denomination and he carries with him to his hew field the hearty. good wishes of a large circle of friends, in Clinton, Mrs. Allin, too, will be much missed in Ontario street church circles and in the larger circle of the town. In both senior and junior League work, in the Sunday school, the Ladies' Aid and the W.M.S. she has taken an ac- tive and intelligent interest, bringing to bear fine executive ability and leaving her mark upon all these dif- ferent departments of work, PASSING OF JOHN. HUNTER. , It was with a shock of surprise and sorrow that the news was received on - Wednesday. morning that one of Clin- ton's most esteemed citizens, John Hunter, had passed away. Though he had been ill for some days many were not aware of the fact and those who did know hoped it was but a passing attach which would quickly yield to the earetiil nursing and treatment which he ' was receiving, He bad not been in the best - of health for some years, however,' and the grim reaper could be beaten the Clinton green on Tuesday, two back no longer. rinks each from -,Seaforth, Mitchell; John Hunter was born in Tucker- Stratford, St. Marys, Goderich anti smith .sixty -,five years ago ,and • had Clinton competing, The local bow - spent his whole life in this vicinity, lets won the trophy by scoring the For years he fawned on the London highest number of points while skips Road, the last place he occupied ses Courtice and Nediger headed the tug now awned by Mr. A, B, Stepp rinks which won the first and second mu - misers Some thirteen years ago he prizes, four club bags.and ,four mu - sold his farm and came to reside in brellas. This is the first time Un - Clinton and has been a resident ever ton ever won the Fail] trophy and since. He 10survived by his wife, bowlers are naturally +,battier who was formerly Miss Grant, a jubilant over the victory, The 201- member of another well known Tum- lowing scores Were made by the kersmith family, and their one son, different rinks Robin.. A sister also survives, Miss Clinton J, Miller, J. Har1111d Hunter of town, who is a trained A. J. Morrish, E. G. Courtice, .11— nurse and who was with her brother 17-102-1b-8-89. Bert Hovey, CT. to the last. Roberton, N, I3a11, J. W. Nediger, 0 in religion Mr. Hunter was a Pres - —20-15-112-11-64, total .133. byterian and he was a fine type of Goderich : Htunber, 13-5-13-111— man, 3-5-13131—man, strictly upright in all his deal- 10-54, 1VleDermott, 8-10-6-10— hies. He was quiet and unassuming 23--59, total 113. e genial but possessed a kindly, dl n y, ge al dispos- Stratford : Cash, 8-115-10-2-10 n greet- ition and alwaysbad d a (leery g et , --45. McIlhargy, 10-5-1r4-1>E—:12— ing for his friends. He was a mem- 53, total 100. ber of the Masonic Order and was a Seaforth : Tainan, 10-7--9-110.. past master of the Clinton Lodge. 9-45. Willis, 10-18-8-1/3-5-49, 3e was held inthe very highest es - total 94. teem by his fellow -members of No, Mitchell: Burritt, 3-13-15-0--8 84. —42, Durkin, 12-6-5-10-8-41, The funeral will take place from total 83, his late residence, Mill street, on St, Marys : :Covell, -0-9-8-6--7 WILLIS CHURCH. Commencing on' Sunday next the Sunday school Will meet at 9.45 in the forenoon instead of the afternoon and will continue at t`nis hour dur- ing July and August. Rev. P`. C. Ilarper will' preach at both services next Sunday. At the evening service his subject viii be "The Duty to Country and the Duty to C od.'i FUNERAL' OF H. W, COOK, The fuheral of the late henry W. Cook took place from the family res- idence, , Maple street on . Friday. af- ternoon, The 0,0.F, were in charge, the religious services at house and graveside. being conducted by Rev. Dr. Rutledge. The pallbearers were six members of Court Maple Leaf : Arthur A•tl 1 1 i Cook Jasht ,a Cook W. L. Johnson, A. J, Morrish, II. Bertha, and I-1•',• Glazier, The interment was made in Clinton cemetery. REAL ESTATE DEALS. On Tuesday Mr. —James Appleby closed the deal with Mrs, Wm. Grigg for the purchase of her 'cottage on Station street, the one next that owned and occupied o v o 1 reM •. p by>` and Ins. N John, Derry, Mr. Appleby, who gets possession shortly, contemplates im- provements which will make the cot- tage a still More comfortable abode for himself and his good wife. It is 'a very we 11 located property and bought reasonably, for ill the neigh- borhood of one thousand dollars. Mr. Appleby has sold his house on Hur- on street to Mr. David Elliott, hen- ce this deal, and the .latter bought because be has sold his property on the satire street to his brother, Mr. Wilson Elliott. PICNICKED AT BAYFIELD. The choir of Ontario street church held their annual picnic to iiat•lieid on Saturday, being unusually fortu- nate in choosing one of the compara- tively few fine days the summer has so far afforded. Boating, fishing and base ball were the sports indulged in and filled In a very pleasant day. Rev. S. J. Allin and family drove out in the afternoon and joined the picnickers, this. .last social event be- fore their departure .from town be- ing enjoyed by all, The most cor- dial relations have always existed between pastor and choir, Mr. Attie remarking recently that lie would like to take his choir along with hint when he went away. A choir is so thoroughly appreciated by hint that it is to be .hoped he will find an ef- ficient one an his new field, STiLL EXTENDING. The Public Utilities Commission are having another busy season in- stalling water -works and already new services have: been put in by the fol- lowing homes, Mrs. D. Macdonald, W, Stanley, Jas. Manning, Morgan Ag- new, Wallace Wheatley, II, Fitzsim-. ons, Joe Becker, ]:h-Frenil}h, and W. Glenn, with many applicationsyet to be filled. New extensions are arran- ged for on North, Dunlop and Spenc- er streets and will be laid as soon as, possible. Several of tilee stores and offices not already 'supplied with tow waterare n a e lik sly to ask connec- tions in the near future, and the Commission are aiming to have a hundred new services added this year, Three new customers have been secured for Hydro -Electric dim- ing the, last month, the homes of Al- ex. Morris, Thomas Carter and Wil- liam Walker, Any persons whir are contemplating installing electric light should apply to Superintendent Chant or any member of the COMmissi•u1 toot can depend on securing the ne'- ossary supplies at first cost as the Commission are desirous that the number of users of electric light in Clinton' should be doubled, It should be remembered that the more power used the cheaper it will be, and while the rates have already been reduced they can be still further lowered when more easterners are secured, CLINTON BOWLERS WON ALL, Annual bowling tournainent of the Fail! Association was played of on Friday afternoon under Masonic nus- Wiltse, E. G. Courtice,'"- pines, —39. Dewey, 8-4--3--12-5-35, tot- al 74, AN ACCIDENT. While cranking his car on the last 'lay of the week Mr, Albert Seeley, sustained an injury to his loft leg which forced hint to abstain from la- bor for a couple of days. As only compulsion of some such nature as this can keep Mr. Seeley away from his place of business '00 work days his idleness was trying, DECORATION DAY. On the second Sunday in July the Oddiellows Intend celebrating their annual decoration day. Leaving their lodge rooms they will mareh, headed by the Kitty Band, to the 'cemetery ane decorate with flowers the graves of any of the brethren laid to rest there. All Oddfellows areinvitedto participate in this pretty ceremony, LAWN TENNIS AND TEFL, The 'Young Ladies' Patriotic Auxil- iary had a lawn tennis tea at the home of Miss Lavis on Thursday af- ternoon. Quite a number of the young ladies gathered and enjoyed a friendly game, both the Lavis court and that of Mr. T. A. Greig across the street being used. A -ten cent tea was served at1v e f c o'clock and another game or two Played after- wards then the regular business meet- ing of the society was held. The pro- ceeds of the tea were added to the funds of •the Auxiliary. A BAZAAR AND TEA, The Girt's Club of Willis church held a bazaar and tea in the coun- cil chamber on Saturday afternoon last, 1t was to .have been held on Dr. Gumn's lawn but it - rained so heavily Saturday morning and look- ed so threatening all forenoon that it was deemed prudent to be on the safe side and remain under cover. A sale of homemade baking, aprons, etc,, was carried on and tea served, the proceeds from the latter to be given for patriotic purposes. uses. A nice sum was realized from all sources. TUESDAY'S LEC'T'06E. G. Mgrcel Andre of Paris, France, who is on a short visit to Canada, gave an illustrated lecture 1'h the town hall on Tuesday evening under the auspices of the Patriotic Auxili- ary. Monsieur Andre who speaks English with a not unp}easing ac- cent, had an interesting story to tell of the great year and exhibited Many pictures of actual scenes tram the front. Those, present enjoyed the lec- ture exceedingly. Owing to the fact that tine time for advertising ,the affair was short the attendance Was not solargeas itmight have 0 'trg i g na been. SAME ,SHELL STRUCK BOTH. From letters received from Pte. E. Huller, who was the constant com- panion of Pte. Horner Cantelon, it is learned that it was the shell which killed the one which wounded the other. The shell burst in the trench where they were standing side lily side and both were almost buried by earth and debris. On regaining con- sciousness at the dressin5 station Pte. Huller enquired for his chum only to be informed that he had died few minutes l' n taken tv tit n tes ta et being to en front the trench. "We were always togeth- er," oge'th-er,' writes Pte. Huller, "and I don't think anyone will miss him as much as 1 511a1'1,'' Pte, lrluller is being cared for in a military hospital in OIdinthurgli, Scotland. LITTLE LOCALS, The, night train is now clue at 11.- 03 instead of 111,.18, The subscription rate to The News- Record is one dollar per year. Mr. James Scott took his Sunday school class to Goderich for a planic on. Tuesday. Mr. Robert Thompsonhas pur- chased the Ch]1ley residence on Isaac street. If you have a house for sale or to rent let 01e people know about it by advertising it in The News -Record, Every, effort is being made to have the coming Orange Demonstration the greatest this comity has yet seen. Mr. Harold Eastman will have charge of the services in the Baptist church 011 Sunday next, and during the absenre of the pastor, Rev, J. K. Fairfuil, Mr, Eastman will short- ly move his 'family to town. FOR THE .BOYS AT 7`111' FRONT. The Girl's Auxiliary intend having their shower for the Clinton boys at the front on Tuesday .afternoon. next on Dr, Gunn's lawn, 'fen will be served from tnree o'clock to see-• en and it is hoped the members and their friends young and old will at- tend and each will firing along some article suitable for the shower. A list of the articles wanted will be found posted up in the postofTice and in several places in town. The girls will then pack the articles and will send a parcel to each Clinton boy who is now serving at the front or in England. A personal parcel from the home. community will have for the soldier boy bearing the hardships of trench life or who is, perhaps suffer- ing from wounds in a strange hospi- tal, a value lar exceeding the actual Value o the contentsand f e c e will have.the e effect of heartening them up wonder- fully,' Our brave. soldier boys deserve - well at our hands. Let everyone as- sist in sending the boys at the front some re enibrance of the old home town, THE LOCAL MARKET, Wat OO Barheley .00co., Oats 50c, Butter bile to 23c. Eggs 24e to 25e. Live flogs 011,00. JOINS HOME COUNTY BATT. Mr. (]armee Shepherd,. accountant in the Molsons Bank, Iroquois, has resigned his position to join the Hur- on battalion and reports for duty on Monday next, Mr, Shepherd wished to join the battalion when it was being formed but the bank being shorthanded would not accept his re- signation until his place could bo filled in the paymaster's department. TAKIiNG WELL. The Kitty and Pipers' Band is tak- ing well and already has booked engagements .for June 30tn and July 1st, 24u},, 4th, 5th, 6th, 70, 9th, They thus have no date open, until July 10th. 13y the way, the Band has refused the town council's grant of One hun- fires dollars for weekly open air concerts, so that unless t1 egrant, is substantially increased there will be no musical outdoors this season. A PLEASING EVENT. Lieut. -Col. Cooper and the officers of the Canadian Bullis were hosts at an afternoon tea anti dance at Ex- hibition Camp, Toronto, on. Saturday last. A garden fete was planned •for but owing to the weather: conditions the event was held in one end of the Process Building. The entrance was prettily draped with flags, the tea table was handsomely decked - with Hoovers and a part of the floor was polished gird waxed for dancing. Mrs. Cooper and Mrs. Watt received the guests. The officer's of thebattalion presented Mrs. Cooper with a Crown Derby tea set, the day being the twentieth anniversary of tier marri- age. Bayfield The Orst big picnic of the season is •Jowott's grove was held there on Friday last, It was the annual re- union of the Love 'family and con- nection who, are a goodly number. This picnic is held year about at Bayfield and Grand Bend, Messrs. Cr. E. Greenslade and Thos. Cameron returned on Friday evening last front London where they attend- ed the C. 0, F, High Court, a mem- orable meeting from the fact that for the firstime t me ]u its thirty -Seven. years alt the officers were elected by, acclamation, The Public school closed for the holidays on Friday last, 'PIre -grin cipal, Miss Violet Stevens, has re-. signed and has returned to her hone near Blake. There will not be any sports stere on Dominion Day unless it be that the Blake football team comes up for its annual trimming., - Miss Garrett of Washington, D,C.,. arrived this week to spend another sumtner in balmy Baylleld. She is accompanied by her • tefce, Miss s ilIothershed. A strawberry festival will be held an the lawn on Miss Vergus'on on tine evening of Wednesday of next week. It will be under the auspices. of the ;Patriotic Society and the Kitties and Pipers of Clinton have been ea - gaged for the occasion, Mr, and Mrs. Nelson Yeo and Miss Beacom of, Goderich spent Sunday with Mrs Parsons. Mr. H. W. Erwin and son have been spending the past week at Ber- lin and London. The "honor Rolli' 01 St. An- drew's church was unveiled at an interesting service on Sunday evn- ing last, The members of the Ministerial As•• sociati'an of Centre Huron, accom- panied by their wives, tnet In Jew- ett's grove on IVlonday afternoon An8 had an enjoyable time together. Mrs. W. Buchan of Durham is 11,3- iting with her daughter, Mrs. (Dr.) Woods, Mr. and Mrs. 0. 13, Chapman and family, London, have arrived and now occupy their cottage in Lakeside park, Mrs. Richards and sons, John and . Will, Detroit, Mrs. J. M. Daly and family of London and Mir, and Mfrs. Black of Winnipeg now occupy cot- tages in the White City. Mrs. Rankin and Jack again oc- cupy their cottage 011 the 'terrace. The hay an Clan Gregor square will pay for the cutting and some over. .. I1 Hollmesville Mr. A, Jervis is renewing bis house with a coat of paint. The merchants of the village have decided to elose their stores at five o'clock on Wednesday afternoons Burr- ing July, August and September. Mr, A. J. Courtice was called to Toronto last week owing to the death of his brother -in -lav, the' late Thomas Hoggartil, who was for over forty years ts a member of the teach- ing o c -ing staff of the Toronto' .'Slblic schools. Rev, Mr. Sinclair, the new pastor of the Methodist church, will assume his duties on Sunday. The congrega- tions at I•lolnesville and Ebenezer, bid him a hearty welcome.