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The Clinton News Record, 1916-09-07, Page 111 News -record. No. 1953 •37th Year CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, Y, .SEPTEMBER 7th, 1916 ttizen should take• an interest in the pros- peritg of an Up-to-date Local Newts, -Paper like The. NewsAle THE HOME PAPER. "When in 9Gubt" For a 9rejent for the J ride=tc= Ze Vhovse iilvea• 1 There is no other gift 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 RoGLRS Bros, knives, forks, p berry spoons, cold meat forks, pie servers, tea' . coffee, desert and table spoons and numerous other useful pieces. Also a good assortment of silver plated hollow ware, c cut glass, china and clocks. W. iei1qar fewelet ana Optician - - - Clinton The Royal Bank OF CANADA. Incorporated 1869. Capital Authorized $25,000,000 Capital Paid-up 11,500,000 Reserve and Undivided Profits 18,236,000 Total Assets 284,000,000 380 Branches, With world wide connection. Interest allowed on Savings Deposits. General Banking business transacted. R, E. MANNING, Manager Clinton Branch READY-TO-WEAR CLOTHING ryi INCORPORATED 1855 •••�� al, r = i L ONS nn Capital and R,eserve 8 800 000 96 Branches in Canada. 't r 'A General Banking Business Transacted„ Circular Letters of Credit Bank Money Orders. artsent. Savings BankDepartment. tInterest allowed at highest current rate, C. E. Dowding, Manager, Clinton Branch. y NEW C P, D, DAY T E LET I MONEY SAVING SERVICE, READY-TO-WEAR CLOTHING 1 2 he glorrish n Clvths9 Co. ORDTRBD CioTisrxCLOTHING., NEW C P, D, DAY T E LET I MONEY SAVING SERVICE, On Monday, August 28th, 'we began our Day Letter Service. Fifty words or less may now be' sent as .Day Lettergram to all points on C. P. R. for one and one half times regular day rate, and one fifth of such rate for each additional ten words or fraction thereof, these tetters will be treated as a deferred service, subordinate to the priority of transmission and delivery of full paid telegrams. Eitherfor business,or inasocial way, the public should find this new service a great convenience. We also advise reduction of rates to Manitoba and many points in Saskatchewan. (Cut this out for future erence.) it T NE ODDISN CLOTHING C01 . Agent C.P.R. Phone 18 for Sunday or night calls. A GOOD RECORD. Harold Ilunt, a student of the Clin- ton School of Commerce, last year made the highest record in typewrit- ing of any student of any school in Canada, T-Iow is that fur Clinton ? ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED. Mr. - and Mrs, J. J. McCaughey an- nounee the engagennent of their daughter, Marls : to Mr. , John J. Flynn, eldest son of Mr. and -Mrs. Do vinic Flynn of Willett township. The marriage will take place in. Qctober. CUSTOMS INCiREASE, Customs collections for ,five months ending August 31st, 1910 191.0 April 1st to, Aug. 31st, 19,525,33 1,915 April lot toAug. ,3 Ap i t ti g. 31st, X12, i 2.33 Increase -for 1916 97,003.00 NOW QUALIFIED. AS CAPTAIN, The name of J. R. Rumbalit• of Toronto appears in the list of those who were awarded captains' certifi- cates after a terns. at the training school at Cramp Borden. Mr. Rum - ball, who qualified as , a lieutenant last winter, has been attached to the 229th, the York County Bette, lion, and Jias been; assisting with re- cruiting throughout the county for some time. He is another old Clin- ton boy who. is making good in the big outside world but who was will- ing to lay abide personal ambitions in order to serve the Empire. FOUR -SCORE AND SIX. To see him walking briskly • up street with erect bearing, meeting his fellow -citizens and conversing about the topics of the day, one can hardly imagine that Mr. Isaac Jackson is fourscore and six years of age. And yet it is so. On Monday last, Septa dth, he passed the eighty-sixth mile- stone on lire's journey. A long-time citizen of Clinton, having come hero winen the town was little more than a crossroad, he has always had its welfare at heart and being' cheery, optimistic and kindly, now, in the evening of life, he enjoys the regard of his fellow -citizens. The News-Rec- ord•hut voices the general sentiment in offering Mr. Jackson felicitations on the attainment of so venerable an age. PATRIOTIC NOTES. Every woman in Clinton is asked ,to note thatthe Women'sIatri tie Society will hold their annual meet- ing, for the election of officers and the receiving of reports, 'on Friday afternoon, Sept, nth, at three O'clock in the council chamber. The women ate also asked during the in- tervening weeks to think about the patriotic work which must be carried on during tbe coming winter ani to -come to the annual meeting • and thus show an interest and a willing- ness to assist: The Society meets on Friday; al- ternoon of this week and on Friday of next weelcthe supplies on hand Will be packed. All who have fin- ished work kindly see that it is in for the 22nd. LABOR DAY ON THE GREEN. The following rinks took part in the annual Labor Day Bowling Tour- nament on Monday : D. L. McPherson, R. W. -Reed, W. Johnson, Capt, Dowding, skip Won 2, lost 1. D. A. Forrester, 3'. H. 1 -lardy, Bert Ilovey, J, E. Hovey, skirl, Won 3 games. 0, Libby, A. J, Holloway., W. Grant, 'N, Ball, skip. Lost a games. 1', Jackson, J. Ransford, J. Mill- er, J. Harland, skip, Lost 3 genes. 0. Holland, 10. Hunniford, 1. Wil- tse, W. Jackson, skip, Won 2, lost 1. J. L. Hovey, winning three straight. games, carried off fitst prize, Capt. Dowding, with two wins and one loss, getting the second prize. ' In the Scotch Doubles contest W. Grant and (l, Libby won tbe first Prize and John Harland and T. Jack- son the second prize, The weather was ideal for bowling and a most enjoyable day was spent by all of those taking pant in the contest. THE HURONS RECEIVE COLQ,RS• Camp Borden, "August 61st.—An im- pressive event in camp today was the presentation of cants to the 161st Huron County? Battalion, the colors being a gift from the Sol- diers' Society of the town of Ex- eter. The ceremony was attended by Colonel S. 0. Mewburn, assistant ad- jutant -general, officers of . headquar- ters of camp brigade stalks and forty visitors from Huron County. Colonel Mewburn took the salute during the march past, representing' Major-General Logic, who is away 'frons camp today. Capt. J, K. Tairfu•11, chaplain of thc:I3uron battalion, consecrated the colors, Rev. D. W. Collins, rector of thehu C ich of Ascension, Windsor, formerly spoke of Exeter, oke oil behalf of the presentation. eommiiktee, which' was replied to by Lieut. -Col. IL 13. Combe, the 16iist's .Commandant. . Mrs. Creech presented the King's colors to Major R. S. IT'ays, of the 1G'hst, Lieut. M. C. McLean receiving' them. The regimental colors were presented by lOIrs. ,Johns to Major W. J, Neaman and received by Lieut, R. A. Walter. THE LOCAL MARKET. Wheat Vf.1.25, Gaits 50e. Barley GOo. Butter 27c to 28c. Eggs 27c to 28c. Live hogs 0111.00. A THANK YOU. Mrs. J, Lanxon and family desire, through the medium of The News - Record, to ews-Record,'to thank their neighbors and friends'. for tlic marry kindnesses shown and the sympathy extended to them in their recent bereavement. GOOD CITIZENS LEAVING, Mr. W. Collyer, head cutter with the !Jackson Mfg. Company, who has been with the firm for fifteen years,. severs his connection this week and on Monday leaves for Hamilton where he has accepted ap osition. Mr. Collyer and his family, will ,be miss- ed in many circles in Clinton. I -le is himself a member i of several 'frater- nal societies, a member of Willis church choir and an officer ,in the. Sunday' school. IIis' interesting tam- ily will also be missed. For the present Mrs, Collyer :and the family will not leave town. LOOKING FOR R.EC.RUITS. Sergeants Kemmis and McLeod of the 239th Battalion, which is being recruited for railway construction and which will proceed overseas as soon as it reaches' full strength, were in town on Tuesday. The battalion was started at Montreal but owing to the- nature of the requirements has been given permission to recruit also in Ontario. Their present head- quarters are in London and they were looking up likely candidates about here. This battalion will do no fighting but will serve the Empire by building the railroads, which are so necessary in modern warfare, SPECIAL TRAIN SERVICE. The C.T.R. is putting.ou special traits next week for the aecomuno- dation Of those wishing to visit the. Western Fair, 00 next Thursday, morning only the special train p, ill .801110 into the Clinton depot, eu all •other days passengers wishing to take this train will meet it at the "Y," This concession is un account of the fact that the Kitty Band goes to London in a body on that.par- ticular morning, it having been in- vited to furnish one day's music at the fair. The specials conte into the depot always on the return Trip in the evening, AMONG THE CI:HURCHES. The pastor, Capt. J. K. Fairlull, is expected to preach in the Baptist church on Sunday next, Rev, Mr. Jones of Strathroy will preach in Wesley church on. Sunday, the pastor being absent: The Ep•• worth League meetings will be re tinned 011 Monday evening after the summer recess. Rev, ,James Abrey of Londesboro ipreached in Willis church on Sunday at both services. The resignation as pastor of the Rev. Frank 0. Harper, who is et Clamp Borden acting as chaplain for the 177th Battalion, was read from the pulpit on Sunday. On Monday evening a ' dongre.,ational meeting will be held to consider it and the natter will also be consider- ed and acted upon at the Presbytery meeting on Tuesday, LITTLE LOCALS. Last Wednesday, was the last half holida}t for the season.. J. Cook, the "Old Reliable" bus- man, now drives a 110116some Crew bus, The Public school, Collegiate - and Business College opened - 'Tuesday morning for the autumn term. "Jan, 17" upon your label means that your subscription is paid up to Jan. Jet, 119l7. flow does yours stand 7 Mr. Reuben Graham, the local agent for the Ovcrlands, has sold a car to Mr. Wee, Stevens of the Base Line. Mr. R. A. Roberton has been act- ing the :role of inlne host at the i;attcnbury House while "Ike" was on his honeymoon. At the council meeting yesterday °Vening the question of the Middleton drain came in for a good share of discussion and it was decided to ask. Dr. McNally, Provincial health In - me come andon i In- spector, to o pr or nee upon it. 'Upon his pronouncement depends the further action of the council, People You Know Mrs. J. 'Flynn was in Goderich over, the holiday. Mrs. P. Cantelon spent the holiday with Blyth friends. ' Sergt. and Mrs. Seigner went to Toronto for the weekend, Miss Viola Cook has taken a position in Couch 4 Co's millinery depart- ment. Miss Daisy Copp has retuned to-� Mealord to resume her teaching duties. Mi a N 0k and Its, Robt. Ma enzie were in Detroit over the week -end and holidays. Dr. and Mrs, Wallace :Irwin of Moose Jaw, Sask,, and Mr. J. W. Irwin of London were le town on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. W. Biggart and chil- dren were the guests of friends at Niagara Falls over the week -end , and holiday, Peop'e You Knew, Mrs. C. 13artlilt spent the holiday is Seaiorth. Miss Jean Scott is visiting !London friends this week, Mr. A. Mitchell was a visitor in .De - trait for the holiday, Miss Ross Levis was seine over , the week -end and holiday. Mr. Wm, Walker was in Elmira last week visiting his sister. Mr. Albert Seeley and. Wilfrid are in Toronto this week taking in l;he Ex, Miss Margaret Torrance and Mrs. Cranston leave today for fort Ar- thur. Dr. and Mrs. Axon spent the week- end and holiday With Mitchell friends. Mrs. R. J. Clulf left on Friday to spend a few weeks with her daughter i -n Hamilton, Miss 'Hattie Courtiee retained on Monday from a holiday visit in Toronto and Peterboro. llrs. Andrew Porter of Goderich was the guest of her sister, Mrs. A. J. Tyndall, on the holiday. iVlr. Heppler, teller in the local branch of the Royal Bank, spent the holiday in Stratford, Miss Helen Fisher of Denver, 001., is expected tomorrow to wish her sister, Mrs. R. E. Manning. Miss Mary Carber:t left tofiay for Quill Lake, Sask,, where she has accepted a position as teacher. was. Joseph Guest of Wingham spent the week -end and holiday. with her nmotiier, Mrs. Mitchell of Albert treet, 111dss Ruby Irwin returned to Toron- to the beginning of the week after speeding a vacation at her Bonne in Lawn. 11r, and Mrs, Ray Rumball of Goder- ich were the guests of the former's mother from Saturday until. bion - day. Mrs. Rhmball, local manager of the Bell Telephone CO., is on duty: again this week after spending a , vacation with Wingban and Goder- ich friends, Messrs. W. R. Counter, .3, A. 1•`ord, ],Schoorthals, and Reuben and Roy Graham motored up to. Camp 13o1: - den on Sunday and were there for the review on Monday, Mrs. Herbert Hughes has returned to her ]rouse in Fort William after an extended visit with her father, Mr, James Stevens of town, and with other friends hereabouts. Mrs. H. W. Cook has returned .from a visit in - Toronto and Detroit. Her daughter and son-in-law, Dr.. and Mrs.Garrett of Hamilton, ar e spending a fortnight with her. .Airs. Campkin and Miss Frances and Miss Edith Lee left for. their Bonin at Regina, Sass:,, on Momlay after spending some weeks as the guests of their sister and aunt, Mrs. Searle, lVlessss, Lorne Meire0, Percy Couch, W. Plumsteel, Frank Pennabaker, Charlie Cantelon, L.. Harland and J. Cl. Beaton were among the many who spent a day or so in Toronto this week, illr, 13, 0. Eastman was called to Arkona last week otiing to the. death 'of a relative. In company with his brother, Agent, Eastman u made ofrl burn, hethe tri n I by motor on Saturday. Miss Clete Ford has received an ap- pointment as a member o1 the teaching staff of the London Con- servatory of Music and .after this week will probably spend about half her time in London. Miss iVlolfat left last week for Mon- treal to resume her duties as dcaconness at St, James' church in that city. She had been a guest for a fortnight at the . home of IVIr. awl Mrs. J. A, Irwin, Mr. John {look of New York {City reeentlyi-visited his aunt, Airs. Mary Cantelon, and with other friends in town. Mrs. Mulholland and Miss Muriel accompanied hint to Goderich on his leaving here. Mr, i). Gardner, who has been spend- - ing the past couple of months or so with relatives in town, left Monday for Montreal and goes at once to Winnipeg, where he has taken a good 'position with a wholesale firm, Miss Marion Irwin, , who has been working in connection with the Old Brewery Mission, Montreal, for the past couple of months, is this week undergoing an operation in an hospital in Montreal and will probably not be home for a fort- night. Mr. and Mrs. W. S, Downs and blas- ter Everett 'were rn Toronto last week, the latter undergoing a min- or operation at the Hospital for ,Sick Children. ivlr, Downs re- turned the end of the • week, Mrs, Downs and little son arriving tome on Monday evening, Mr. and Mrs. J. 0. Henry leave next week for London, where they intend taking up heir residence. Clinton is sorry to lose this fam- ily from town but trusts good for- tune may attend them in their new home. Mr. 'Siebert Henry will enter the Western 'University the beginning • f the fall term at be o g 6 Mr, and Mrs, A. J, Morrish, Miss Bessie, Miss Minnie Cooper and Mrs, Ieairlull and Miss Lillian motored to Camp Borden on Sun- days and were also there on - Mon- day for the review, before the Duke of Connaught. 'l'hey went on to Collingwood' on Monday to visit friends, returning Tuesday. ivlr. J. W. Nediger took. the party in his car, People You Know. Miss Louise Beaton has returned from a trip through the west. Yiiss Jennie '1 aplor of London is a guest of the Misses Southcombe, Messrs. H, and Perry Plumsteet went down to Toronto yesterday], Miss C. Crooks has taken a position in St. Marys for the autumn season, Mrs. James Webster of Londesboro is visiting with her daughter, Mrs, C. 1.. Saville; • Mr, Walter Jackson of Brantford was a visitor at the parental horse in town over the week -end. Misses Eva and Mabel Cluff spent Sunday and the holiday as the _guests of Miss Emily Morrison of Brricefiold. • Miss Vera Trick visited last week with her cousins, Miss Grace Moore or •Forest and Miss Angeline Trick of Thedtord. Mr. Albert IKentp a:ucl son George of London were visitors at the home of the former's brother, Mr, S. I'lemp, on Labor Day. Miss Bertha Webster returned to hen home at Londesboro on Tuesday af- ter visiting for a month with her aunt, 1vlrs. G. E. ,Saville. Mr, 'vVm. Rutledge, bookkeeper for the Maxwell IVtotoo Co., New Cas- tle, Ind,, has • been spending his vacation at the home of his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rutledge of town. Popular Goderich Township Couple Wed. A veryl quiet but preltytl wedding took place at the home of Mr. and. Mrs. Robt. Pearson of Goderich township at high noon on Tuesday ween their only daughter, Flossie Anna, became the bride of bit. Clif- ford George Lobb, second son of Mr. and Mrs. W. 11, .Cobh, also of God- erich township. Promptly at twelve o'clock, to the strains of Lohengrin's bridal chorus, played by 111r. Geo, Pearson, the bride's brother, the bride entered the drawing room leaning on the arm of 'her father, who gave her away, She wore a lovely wedding gown of ivory satin with trimmings of georgette crepe, her bridal veil caught up in Juliet cap effect with crown of or- ange blossoms. She also wore the groom's gift, a handsome necklet of pearls, and carried a shower bouquet of bridal roses. The bridal pair stood during the ceremony beneath a wedding bell hung Irons a canopy of evergreen and asters, Rev. Dr, Rutledge, pastor of Wes- ley church, Clinton, performed the ceremony in the presence of Immed- iate relatives. During the signing of the register Mc, Geo, Pearson sang in splendid voice, "I Love Your, 'Truly," and "0, Promise Me," When the newly" -wedded pain liad received the congratulations of the assembled friends they led the way to the dining room, where a tempt- ing wedding luncheon was served, and in the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Lobb took the train from Clinton for a honeymoon trip to Niagara Falls. and Buffalo. The bride travell- ed in a handsome suit of navy . blue with picture hat aind wore•a corsage boquet of sweetheart reser. The bride was the recipient of many beautiful gifts, among them being a piano, the gift of her father, Both young people are well-known anci popular among their circle of friends and have the best wishes of all for a happy anii prosperous wedd- ed life, Hollnesville Mr. and .Mrs, 1'.,ashbrook, who have been visiting at the lady's parental home, that of .Mr. and Mrs. Id, Pick- ard, have returned to their borne in Mitchell. • Miss Helen Leroyd of Regina, Saslc., is visiting at the home of 11e1: grandmother, Mrs. Rutledge of the Huron Road, A'lr, 5. T. Walter, Mr. and Mrs. J. Schwantz, Mr. 'Theo, Wilson and others from this vicinity have been attending .the Canadian Northern at Toronto, 1010, and Mrs. R, 1-T, Fauber and family of Locust. Hill spent a few days with friends here, returning home Thursday. The services in' the Methodist cher- ch oft -Sunday were taken in the morning by the . Epworth League, Mr. G. Gould and Miss 0, A. I3olnt- es land'ling the topic, and in the ev- ening by NIr. 0. H. Holland, who preached a practical and inspiring sermon. Next week the pastor, Rev. Air. Sinclair, will resume his work. The funeral of the late George Ren- der on Wednesday of last week was one of the largest seen in this vicin- ity for a long time. The services' at house and graveside were Conducted bythe assof pastor the Methodist churchv. Re A.Sinclair, who re- turned from his vacation to officiate. Rev. R. J. McCormick of Blyth, who was well-known to the deceased, be- ing formerly ;pastor here, was on his wayi west at the time and could not be reached. Mrs. Cleo. Render wishes to extend thanks to the many friends and neighbors for the assistance shown during her recant severe bereavement. Balljtield. Mr. T . Merner has purchased new car. Mrs. 'Phos, King was caked 0 ' Stratford 011 :Ronda}i on account 1)1 the illness of her mother, Mrs, ''ainstonc. Mr. James Ivamslep left 0n Moat (lay for Winnipeg, ! Miss C, Baxter, who has spent ilos past summer with :Miss Ferguson, 1 returned to her home in London o> Monday. • Mr. G. 13, Patterson of London 'spou't the week -end with his family; who are summering In the village. 1 Public school opened on '1 uesday- with Miss ;D Geddes of Luclmow as. principal and Mrs. James Ferguson as assistant. 1 Rev. Mr. Brooks, wlio has bees.. supplying the Methodist pulpit Irr. Ithe absence of the pastor, Rev. J.. E. Jones, left for his own charge at. ' Sombre on Wednesday. 1 IlIr. Clifford Pollock spent the holiday at London, Mrs, Arthur Stalker and son, Nee - man, of Toledo are the guests et Mrs. Stalker's sister, Mts.' George Dewar 'of the Sauble Line. I Miss Lulu King left on 1Vionday for Stratford to attend Normal. Miss Edith Green spent a few days last week as the guest of her cousin, Mrs. E. A. Sender of Kit- chener. Mr. 0. II. holland of Clinton oc- cupied the pulpit of St. Andrew's chiiurch on Sunday morning last. , Thursday, Sept. 11th, has been proclaimed civic holiday for Hay, eld, Mrs. (Inas. Simons of Goderich and Father Sharman of Memphis, Time., spent Monday with friends in Oo village. ilfrs. Moorehouse and :Mrs, lt'i,cocr- er are attending the 'Toronto FsJr, Mrs. Shurman and 0151)11 of 179, troit are guests at the hone of Rev: W. and Sirs, llinde, Messrs. James Reid, Arthur, El- liott, Daniel Shearer and 1M Me - Laughlin were visitors at the 'li3Mil•• to ;Fair last weeir. Mr, and .firs. (leo. Fisher and eon, Master Millar, of Waterloo and Miss Ruby Fisher of Kitchener -were the guests of Mr. and Mrs F. A. bet - wards over: the week -end. Mrs. • (Dr.) Chas. Logan and ;:bribe 09 Trout Lalce, Mich., were the. guests of the lady's sister, etre. Samuel Cleave, last week. Orr. and firs. John Biggart are spending a week in Toronto vritla their daughter, Mrs. Baker, hlr. Hugh McLaren and wife o9 Port Eigin visited the latter's moth- er, Mrs. Wm. Stirling, last week. Mrs. John Foster and daughter,. Miss Floretta, of Kitchener are the guests of Mrs. Herbert Johnston. Mr. and Mrs. Giflispie, Miss Hein,: Gillispie, Mrs.. Laughed, Mise Lougheed, bliss Spencer, Miss Josephine Spencer, Mr. Ritchie, lYliss Ritehie, Mr. A. Graham, bliss Wilson, the Misses Ash- well' of London ; Mr. and Nirs, Gov - en, Billy Goven, Stratford ; Mr. Mal- colm Douglas, Mrs, Douglas, I.ieut. M. L. Douglas, signalling officer Lot 13attalion, just returned from the front, Woodstock ; Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Barr, Windsor ; Roy M. Horsley, l3ufkalo, -said Mr. Philip• Hermann, New York, were guests at Miss Ferguson's, Stanleij Township Mr, Victor Evans, son of Mr. Wnr. Evans of the Lake Shore Road, has. taken charge ot'the Parr Line school for the term just opened and eenr:-. menceti duties on Tuesday morning. Mr. IT. Lippert of Kitchener, au• eompanied by a friend, spent the weak -end as guests at the hoarse of Mr: Launcelot Clark, Miss Christina Montieth of Stret- ford teas the guest of Mrs, J. Ve.., Reid over the week -encs.. Mr, flop Dewar assumed his rlitfee• as teacher of the Babylon Line school. on Tuesday last, Miss Mabel Clark, who has spent the summer vacation under the par:- = ental roof, returned to Markdale ora Monday to resume her teaching dun - fes. Miss Cora Nicholson at the: same time took charge of a oohed in the next section to Miss Mark-. We are glad to .report that Mr. Geo Elliott, who sustained a frac- ture of the shoulder a short time,, ago owing to being thrown from hie! buggy when his horse took fright at a passing bicycle, is now able to be about again as usual. ' Little Miss Marie Elliott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, W. Elliott of the Goshen Line, who has been quite: seriously }31, is recovering. Mr. Chas. Reid and family, tverl5 the guests of the former's sister, Mrs. W. Rathwell, on Sunday last. It is with regret that we speak of the serious' illness of Mr. Richard Penh le. a Sli rh t hopes are entertaim- 6 p ed for, his recovery, Mrs. Ed. Johnston of the Goshew Line, accompanied by her sister -in law, Mrs. R. Welsh of Clinton, has been taking in the Canadian Nation a1 at Toronto this week. Mrs. McEwan and Mrs. J. Macfar- lane were the delegates of the local. Women's Patriotic Society at a meeting of the workers of Ream county held hi 'Clinton on Monday..