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Wheat $1.55.
Oats. 55e.
Barley 70e.
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Buttii 35e.
Eggs .34c to 35e.
Live Hogs $10.75.
H. EDUCATORS MEET.
East Huron Teachers met in con- •
volition in Wingbam last Thursday
and Fridays Owing , to a 'pressiire
upon our space we are unable to
publish the report of proceedings this
week but will .endeavor tto sdo so next
week.
C.P.R. STRIKE OFF.
Yesterday, four hours before the
hour appointed for the "walk out,"
the C.P.R. Company and the men
came to dn agreement and the
threatened, strike was called off,
.This was good' netts -to all classes of
people in Canada.
AMONG THE WOUNDED,
Pte. D. j. Ross is reported as
wounded in France. Pte. Ross 'is a
brother of Mrs. Murray MEW= of
town and of Mrs. Harry Twitchell of
Toronto, He milked at the be-
ginning of the war and has been at
the front for over a year. It is not
yet known how sericite his wound
may be,
A FORMER C. C. I. BOY.
Mr. W. W. Martin, who owing to
the resignation et Premier Scott of
Saskatchewan, was called upon by
the •Lieutenant -C, overnor last week to
form a cabinet, is a son of Rev. Mr.
Martin, who for twenty -fire years.
was pastor pf • the Presbyterian church
at Exeter, premier Martin received
his Collegiate education in Clinton.
lie is a brother-in-law of Dr. J. N.
Gunn of Calgary, formerly of ('lin-
ton, who Inas been for many months
serving at the front.
A SUCCESSFUL CONVENTION.
The Goderieh Disttict Epworth
League convention held in Ontario
street church on Wednesday of last
week is said, to have been one of the
most successful ones ever held. The
sessions were largely attended by the
ministers of the district and the
young workers from the different Lea-
gues.
Rev. E. Fords chairman of the
District, presided during the morning
session, the president., Rev. 1V. Con-
way, being linable to be .present un-
til the afternoon. Rev. A. Sinclair
of Hermestille led in devotional ex-
ercises and Mrs. J. • H. Marshall of
Blyth gave an interesting paper on,
"Practical Plans for Social' and Lit-
erary Department" and Miss Marion
Irwin of Clinton spoke on "Our Jun..
isms."
Dr, E. C. Wilford, a returned Med-
ical Missionary :from West China, was
to have given an address at this ses-
Sion but was unable to be present.
The afternoon session opened at two.
o'cleck and the first paper was one
on the "Developement of Spiritual
. Life in the Epworth League,',' given
by Mrs. J.,1McKinley of &itch. Mr.
F. S. Sauvage of Sea:forth gave an
address on, • "Social Service to the
Community" and Ret. S. T. Bartlett,
General Secretary, gave an illustra-
ted talk on the Epworth League, -an-
alyzing its different uses and thee -
Rev, G. G. Harris, the district's
representative in West Chinas Was
present and gave what he called au
introductory address, telling some-
thing of his journey to China seven
years ago. The discussions following
the addresses were participated In
by several of the young people.
The Speakers in the I vening were
Rev. C. G. Harris and Rev. S. '11,
Bartlett. Mr, Barris continued his
talk of the afternoon, told of his
arrival in Ohm and sothething of
his work at Chunking, where be is
in charge of a boys' school. He. des-
cribed the need of missionary work-
ers and of the Christian religion,
which; he described as the ooly •
"Modern religion, in the world," the
°illy one which can "true pace with
and indeed sets the pace for modern
thought and modern progress." He
also assured his hearers that the
Chinese were not only willing but
eager for the teachings of Christian-
ity and that Th5, missionaries were
steadily gaining in the respect and
esteem of the people.
Rev, Mr. Bartlett, as the last
speaker of the cenvention, encouraged
the workers to renewed effort along
all lines of indeavor and especially
urged them to try to he useful in
the home 'community aced the home
church,
Wrs. T, E. East and Mr. L. E.
Weir each sang a solo at the evening
:session.
The following list of . officers were
elected for the ensuing , year : Hon.
President, Rev, j. E. Ford, :Godes-
ich ; president, Rev, A. Sinclair; 1-101-•
mesville ; 1st vic Miss ftitkin, Gods
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UP. TO JANUARY 1ST, 117, 11011
THE HOME PAPER
ABOUT YOURS
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED,
Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Stevenson,
Toronto, formerly of 'Clinton, an-
nounce the engagement of their young-
est daughter, Edith 4eait, to Mi.
Elmer W. Wood of Toronto, the mar-
riage' to take place about the middle
of November.
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH.
Rev. Mr. Robinson of Strathrby
conducted the services on Sunday,
last,. the rector taking special ser-
vices in Strathroy.
bliss Nellie Herman' has been tak-
ing the organ in the absence of the
organist, Miss Bentley.
ONTARIO ST. CHURCH,
A largo congregation gathered ' -on
Sunday evening 'to hear Rev. G. G.
Harris of Chunking, West China, tell
of his work in that far land,
The pastor, Rev. .J; A. Agnew will
Preach at both serviced on Sunday,
His subject in the evening will be,
"How to Cease Drifting,"
HE IS NOW A MAJOR.
('apt. Broder MeTaggart, who was
reported wounded two weeks ago,
has returned to his duties with his
battery. Capt. MeTaggart: has re-
ceived another promotion and is
now a major. This is ' the world
promotion since going overseas in
1914 and his Clinton friends heartily
congratulate him.
FRIDAY'S TERRIBLE STORM.
In the terrible gales of Friday
much damage was done to shipping
on the Great Lakes. Four boats are'
reported lost and one beached, with
a heavy loss of life. In the case of
the Merida, which was owned by a
Midland .firm, all hands were lost,
many of thee' being from this vicin-
ity. Among those who are known to
have been lost and who hale from
Goderieh or are well known in this
section are : Joseph. O'Connor, An-
gus Murray, Wilfrid Austin,
Bogie, David Corbett, Roderick Mac-
donald, John Quigley and John Cal-
lahan.
John Quigley, whose name appears
in this list, was a native of Ash-
field township and a nephew of 'Mr.
Patrick Quigley and Mrs. Thomas
Tighe of Mullett township. His par-
ents reside at Kingsbridge.
Joseph O'Connor was a cousin of
Rev. _Father Hogan of town. •
Not since the terrible storm of
November fith, 1,9113, Ims there been
such a disasterous loss of life in
ta,nadian waters.
THE CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY.
As the annual public meeting of the
Children's Aid Society is to be held
•shortly in Clinton, a few words res-
pecting the work of the Society may
interest many whose attention Inas
not been directed to 'it. IlNe hear
much today about the conservation
of natural resources. The greatest
wealth of a nation lies in' the char-
acter of its citizens, 911mrefore the
conservation of Manual life trans-
cends all other forms of economy, in
importance. Of, the many agencies
which have been authorized by law
for the expressed purpose of conser-
ving human beings one of the most
efficient is the Children's Aid Socie-
ty. Its work is one in which every
true and patriotic citizen ought to
‚take a lively interest.
'The main object of the society is
to .p.revent as far as possible any
child in the community growing up
under conditions that will resider his
[Aura life a menace to the Starts and
to. give him no matter what the con-
ditions might be, the best possible
chance to become a' worthy eitibell.
During the past year the lives of over
24,000 children were directly influen-
ced by the society. This hoMever
gives but a faint idea of the amount
of work done, The patient oversight
of children already placed in foster
homes, the help and advice gre-
en parents, the guidance and admoni-
tido' given to offenders, the eisnest
endeavours of inspectors in working
out problems so that the family may
not be broken up, is performed with
slight gratitude from those wlsorn
they seek to help and paeses altogeth-
er the ,recognition of the public.
The Children's Aid, Society is
"the open 'door" to shelter 'and pro-
tection when parcels are lost through
drink or depravity to a sense of their
privilege and responsibility, to the.
deserted or unwanted child, to chil-
dren whose mother greatly over-work-
ed in household affairs is taken ill
and needs rest or hospital treatment
where she may recover knowing that
her children will be well taken care
of in the meantime until she eau
again resume the duties of the home,
to motherless children during the per-
iod of perplexity over the making of
'suitable arrangements. The Society
fortifies in, many instances, weak par-
ental control, restrains wayward chil-
dren until they arc won over to bet-
ter conduct, in these and many oth-
et ways the Society; is a seal bless-
ing to parents and children. The
Children's Aid Soeiety needs your
help, your active' interest and your
financial support.
The agent states that the Society
is wanting homes for small, boys
from two, toeightnhyoemae,rSof age. Is
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• 'As the estate of the late •
• W. J. Mitchell is to be •
• wound up all subscriptions o
• in arrears must be paid. •
• Subscribers out of town •
• please remit by postollice •
• ordes, instead of cheque, as'
• exchange on latter is ex- o
• cepsive for small amounts. o
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W.P.S. NOTES.
About, fifty ladies were present at
the meeting of the Patriotic Society
Oh Friday afternoon last and a good
lot of work was put through. Fri-
day of this week the work will be
sewing on -pyjamas and helpless
shirts and the ladies of these de-
partments will have a supply .ready
to work upon. Work commences at
two o'clock and every woman who
can do so is urged to assist in this
most necessary patriotic endeavor.
AFTER TWENTY-SIX YEARS,
Ms. W. J. Cooper, who for twenty-
six years has been janitor of the
Public school, bas handed ia his
resignation to the board and as
soon as a successor can be procured
will be relieved. Mr. Cooper has at-
tended to the duties devolving upon
him Inc connection with this position
to the entire satisfaction of all
parties cemented and it Was with
regret that his resignation was ac-
cepted. It is his. intention to re-
move shortly to Totonto and thus
Clinton will lose a good and worthy
citizen. May he find in the evening
of life much comfort and satisfaction
in the memory of duties well per-
formed,
WESLEY. CIIIIRCIL
Rev. G. G. Harris of West China,
gave the address at the Sunday mor-
ning service on Sunday, telling some-
thing of the work of the Methodist
missionaries in the Celestial Empire,
or rather the Chinese Republic, Mr.
Harris' report of conditions was
most encouragiug to mission workers,
proving as it did, that there remains
no barrier nem to the preaching of
the gospel of Christ in China, but
rather that they are anxious (or the
spread of Christianity. ple told' the
story of one American business man
who had asked a Chinese business'
man what in his opinion was Chstriti's
greatest need and who was sntprised
at his answer, "Christianity.'' And
Iso' quoted from the manlesto of tine
ti.
now premier of China . the effect
that the conning of Chrialiiall 311iS-
§i011aTieS WUUld be encouraged by the
republican government of China. Mis-
sionaries have not now to, work
against the Merin and mem* of of -
filial China but everywhere are ac-
corded assistance and fellowship.
WANT TO SERVE CANADA.
Miss Agnes Middleton, daughter of
Mrs. .John Middleton of Goderieh
'township, who has fdr the past con -
pie of years spent a good part of her
time in London where she has had
a class in art, was' one 'of twenty-
five young women who last week pi e -
seated a petition to the Women's En -
agency Corps asking that they he
appointed to some work in . mantic -
ton with munitions or some definite
was work. Some time ago when the
Emergency Corps was organized and
a registeration asked for of all women
who were willing to: work in ?mini -
tion factories or to relieve men, who
could he serving at the front, hun-
dreds of woven in London came for-
ward and registered. Nothing very
definite resulted, however, owing, it
is said, to the fact that manufactut-
ars were slow to accept the assis-
tance of women to replace men.
These tweirty-Ove young women, beteg
anxious to be tip and dolug and be-
lieving that their services will be
valuable to the cotintry, ate petition-
ing for a place among the workers
and they say there are hundreds of
others ready to give up other kinds
of work and. to devote themselves to
war work as soon as these is a call
for such. The twetity-eve *hose
names appear oft the petition are
girls who have not hitherto been en-
gaged in wasesestroing but belong ra-
ther to the leisuse class. But this is
a time when, as a. recent writer put
it, "those not engaged in fighting
should fetch and carry .for those who
are."
There is not a doubt dint that hun-
dreds tit women could be employed in
different spheres in Canada and so re-
lieve men for active service. A short
time ago the Royal 13ank of Canada,
announced that they were employing
sevens hundred women in their s vari-
ous offices as compared with "two-
hundred-and-fiftvi previous to the war.
On the staff Of 'the local branch a•
young woman now holds the positions
of: ledgerkeeper and, according, tto the
manager, is making good. The local
branch of the IVIolsons Bank has one'
woman on its staff, Other banks
are 'following the same policy as well
as' other lines of business', This
growing tendency should be encourag-
ed. Women should be encouraged to
hear their shase of the burden which
this war has thrust' upon tine 'nation,
That they are bearing a ' heavy bur-
den will net be -denied, for upon wo-
men falls most heavily the terrible
den of speeding forth their dear
the conUiet, bat they should
WILLIS CHURCH,
Rev. A. Macfarlane of Bayfield oc-
cupied the pulpit at.both services on.
Sunday last, :Preaching very earliest
and inspiring aennolie—
A congregational meetisig was held
on Monday evening presided over by
Rev, Mr. Macfarlane ; moderator in-
terim, for the purpose of appointing
is supply committee and transacting
other business with regard to secur-
ing a new minister.
Next Sunday the first of the can-
didates will preach, Rev. Mi. Rids -
arils of Cron -tarty,
WHEN TO SMOOT 'EM.
It may be interesting to, hunters
to :know that the open season for
moose, reindeer and caribou has been
changed somewhat from what it was
for some years past. For that por-
tion of the province south of the
main line of the C.13,13,., from Mat-
tawa to Port Arthur, open season
from the let to the 115th of Novem-
ber, both days inclusiye. For 'that
portion lying north of the C. P. R.,
from Iffattawa to Port Arthur to
Manitaba, from the 1st to the 30th
of November, IMO (hays inclusive.
LITTLE LOCALS.
A Royal Arch meeting will be held
on Friday eveoing In L.O.L.
On an inside page Will be found a
list of the names of contributors to
the British Red Cross.
Capt. J. K. Fairfull, chaplain of
the idist Battalion, took the servic-
es in the Baptist church on Sunday
last and also the appointment at
Auburn,
A. number thorn here motored tsi
°Merin on Saturday evening to see
Birth of a Nation," which was
put on ill the theatre there on that
evening.
The 161st Battalion leaves Crimp
Borden for the east the end of this
week, probably, and will proceed ov-
erseas in the course of a few weeks.
The camp is open to visitors today
prior to be -fig broken up.
DEATH OF MRS. W. J. COOPER.
On Friday last the death (mouthed
at her home in town of Mary Coop-
er, wife of Mr. 1V. J. Cooper, in her
sixty-fourth year.
The late Mrs. Cooper was horn at
Siolford, Bedfordshire, England. She
was married there and came with
her husband to Clinton forty-four
years ago. She was a woman of
quiet, home -loving habits, a goof
wife and mother, an excellent neigh-
bor and was held In esteem by all
who knew her. She was a member
of the Rolineas Movement society.
For some time her Amain had bean
failing but she was really cif only
about a week. She is survived by
her husband and a family of three
sons and one daughter : Georges with
the 161st Battalion ; Amos of St,
Thomas, Fresh, in Toronto and Litcy
at home.
' The funeral took place off Sunday
afternoon to Clinton cemetery, and
VMS conducted by Rev. J. A. Agnew
assisted by Mr. Brawn. The pall-
bearers were ' S. G., Herbert and
Ed. Castle and Amos, George and
Fred. Cooper.
Among those present from a dis-
tance besides the sons and their wiv-
es, were Mrs. 'Woodard, Brantford ;
Mrs. R. Patterson, Wooastock, and
Mr. and Mrs. E. Castle and family
of Guelph.
WILL BE (100D DRITISHERS.
' On Monday evening Mr. W. Bry-
done gave an address ' before
the Wesley church League the
meeting beillg ins charge of
the. Good Citizenship Department,
Mx. Brydorre -told something of a
trip lately taken' by a number of
business mem educationalists and
professional men to the sister prov-
ince of Quebec. Their visit was la/t-
rim:taken for the wile purpose of cre-
ating and fostering a more ftiendly
feeling between English -sneaking and
French-speaking Canadians, "We have
nothing -on the French-Canadians in
the matter of loyalty to Canada,"
said Mr. 13ryclone, "They • are far'
more Canadian than we. Theis an-
cestors for five or six generations
have been Canadians, and" he added,
"they will be just as good British -
ere if we only take them the right.
way.
"The Freaeh-Canadian has no old
country to hark back to as most of
its have. The France of his ancestors*
has entirely changed and there is
nothing of France left except the
languages but that they cling to."
"Most of the young people in Que-
bec Province speak both Franch amid
English fluently'' continued the speak-
er, "arid thus. have a„deeided advan-
tage over us,"
He' also told of the presence ie. the
party of Major Guthrie, recently re-
turned from the front, who. spoke to
tine French-Canedians of the splendid
achievements of their fellow -country-
men in the war and who was enthu-
siastically received, The speaker
thought that the English-speaking
Canadian should endeavor to become
better acquainted ' with his French -
,Canadian brother and in that way
most of the differences now existing
would disappear.'
At the contusion of the address
Mr. A. T. Cooper and Mr,. J. A. Sut-
ter moved a, hearty vote of thanks
to the speaker.
APPOINTMENT CONFIRMED,
Mention was made last week of the
special ordination of Mr. Robt Is -
win, youngest son of Ms. and Mrs.
Jt A, Irwin of town, in order . that
Inc might he appointed ehaplaiu of
the 227th Bottaliou, dow stationed
at Sault Ste. Marie, The aminiat-
meat has since been continued jfrorn
Ottawa and he has' been given the
rank of captain. Several months ago
Capt. Irwin joined the 227th, behie
attached to the paymaster's staff.
I•Ie has been active in recruiting nail,
by his many excellent qualities won
the esteem of the officers and men
so that the .Colonel of the. Battalion
reco ns mended his appointneut.
"Rob's" Clinton friends congratulate'
him and wish him well. The 22,7th
Will Winter in Hamilton and rapt
Irwin expects to visit at, his bo .t
more before going into winter (tsar-
ters.
.HAs HAD A BIRTHDAY.
Mr. Atha Tiansford, (Meof Clin-
too'S best known citizens, celebrated
a birthday on Satutday last. The
actual date was Sunday but Sates -
day was the day celebrated as other-
wise his Sunday, devotions might
have been interfered with. There is
some difference of opinion as to Met
which anniversary this was. Of course
the man most • interested is well
aware, but some of his Most intre:
mate friends effect to disbelieve hit
statements- regarding same. The
News -Record, however, in vitSir of his
physical and mental energy, is quite
prepared to anent the very lowest
estimate given and then to think an
error has been made and a few
years added on somehow. Mr. Bans.
ford is old enough to have cut his
wisdom teeth but is young enough to
still look forward to a good deal s,f.
enjoymernt in life and his friends
heartily wish hint many happy re-
turns,
THOSE W110 A.RE GOING,
A report seems to have been going
the rounds of the county that the
161st, the Hurons, is being reorgan•
ized as a three company battalion
andthat six officers have been re,
has been assured by Lieut. -Col,
limed from duty. The News -Record:
Combe, the officer cononartding the
battalion, that such is not the ease,
The Hurons remains as a four-com-
PartY battalion and will proceed ov-
erseas as such, only two officers hav-
ing been relieved. The following 'ii -
firers go with the 101,St overseas
, H. Bs Combe,
Major R, S. Heys, and in Commaull,
Capt. C. S. .Vans tonic', Adjutant,
Major J. W. Shaw, Medical Offices,
Major Si'. 0. MoTaggart, Paymaster,
Capt. 117; B. Allen, Quarterinaster,
Capt. J. K. Fairfull, Chaplain, Mit-
or W. J. Heannali, Major L, T. Sin-
clair, Capt. H. Campbell, C'aist. P.
C. Town., Capt, A. E. Sturdy, Capts
C. K. Macpherson, Lient, W. E.
O'Neil, Lieut. C. S. Hall, I,ieut. D.
S,, Scott, Lieut. J, K. Mir, Lieut,
D. E. Holmes, Lieut. D. L. Reid,
Lieut. W. F. Scott, Went Wt P.
Grieve, Lieut. F. H. Scott, Lieut.
I. Hetherington, Limit, H. 0, Mc-
Lean, Lieut, W. B. Wilson, Lieut.:
F. K. Cleft, Lient, R. A: Welter,
Lieut. R. A. Cluff.
People You Know
Mrs. Alfred Austin of Varna 't the
guest this week of Mrs and Mrs. f
Seei
MissEleanosi MaeICesisrie has returned
home after a fortnight's Visit with
Mr. and Mrs. Robt. MacKenzie of
Detroit and with friends inc Londoh.
Mr. and Mrs. Lassen of 0.3rantford
have been the guests during the
past week of Miss Ruby Wise; Mrs.
Easson was formerly Miss Bessie
Walker.
Mies Zetta Bowden, who has been iii
London undergoing surgical treat-
ment has so far recovered as to
be able to leave 'the hospital and
is this week with friends in lien-
sail.rs.
Mrs. R. E. Manning and Miss. Helen
and Miss Helen Fisher, who has
been visiting her sister for several
weeks, left yesterday for London
to spend ,a law days. Miss Fishes'
will go on front there to her
home in Denver, Col,
Sapper Wilmer Wallis, eldest son of
Mr. and Sirs, C. J. Wallis of town,
wino was on the quattermaster's
staff of the 161st Battalion since
its otganization until just recently
is nett ims Ottawa taking a special
course its signalling and telegraphy.
Mt. and Mrs. _Geo. M. Formates of
Hullett, north of '.'town, retitled
Saturday from an extended trip
through the western provinces.
They visited friends at Lethbridge,
Calgary and Edmonton, went on
iso Banff and stayed some time in
Winnipeg. They much enjoyed the
trip and Mr. Farquhar looks much
improved in health' from the out-