The Clinton News Record, 1912-08-15, Page 1No. I743 -33rd Year
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CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 151h, 1912
THE HOME PAPER
any address in Canada to the end of I912 for 25 cents ---for new. subscribers.
ABOUT RING S
There bas been a. lotof care and time expended ;in
selecting this ringstock of our. Quite a 'good deal
of money spent, too, for we wanted it above all things
as complete as we could -possibly get it.
We have some particularly handsome stone com–
binations for ladies,
Also attractive effects for gentlemen, some of then)
sell for $2.00, and from that price' go away up to
over a hundred dollars.
Then • we have some cute little rings for the young-
er folks for $1.00 and thereabouts.
You will be perfectly safe if you depend upon
this store for your ring needs.
7J. iE. *.e11qar.
Jeweler and Optician
Clinton
i
3 only men's tubo piece suits in light greys, fronts lined
rjhis is extra goo° value at $10.00, to lear` .
at . 8.50.
`Buy one ofthese and sa»c your good
suit.
THE.:MORRISH CIOTHIN6 CO,
CLINTON,; - ONTARIO
cc �a
A Square Deal for EveryMan!'
.re...rr
A, SECOND PHONE
THE GLINTON::MARKET•.;
Mr. A, T.Cooper, 0, N. W. agen
has installed ano ter telephone In It
place of busihess,, No. 12,"whi
will prove a convenience to patron
et the�line and also for otter bust
ass.
A 'TARDY: MISSIVE.
Mr. Walter King Kad an amuein
experience with regard to a tette
recently, One day last"week he ,c
caved . a letter postmarked London
On opening ib be discovered that 'i
was from his wile. As Mrs. Kin
was at/ home. this was rather puG
Nag, tint he began to read an
the more he read the more puiv
led he became unite, glancing at th
date, he satin. that it carried the dal
of neatly a year ago. It had, bee'
wrlutten while Mrs. Klieg was 1
London last year during the very
serious illness of her daughter -in taw
Where the tardy epsistle `spent el
ie
year is a mystery. ` No
doubt Mr, King considered his wile
negligent, after the manner of bur•
bands, for not writing to' him id-
tenor,
J
tenor, but she is now fully justified'
Thera is an old saying that,. 'Al
things come to the man who waits,"
but most people will protest vtear-
ously against having to watt a
year for a leteer to travel forty-
oda miles.
"TOM" JOHNSON 'CALLED.
i, ;• .Wheat. (new)' 900 to 96e.
h's ; Oars 48c to; .50e.
ch.` Peas 950 'to ,$3,00.' .
s' 1 Smiley 60c to '75e.
n•' Butter 200 to 21e.
Eggs 23c •to -;24c.
Live Hogs, $8.15.
A, BEATJITIFUL I3IID OP" POPPi hetet
g',
n Lovers of flowers can alva•,s see
e- much to admire tut Mrs. I:l ,•vine's
, garden` and just' now the attraction
t is a bed' Of beautiful poppies. They,
g are large and of such unusually fine
s_ coloring that' Mrs. Saville has, been
d much complimented ' pa possessing'
them,
ee WESLEY CHURCH.
n i At the League nteetling on Monday
n Mr, A. T. Cooper gave an fnterasss-
in• an i
instructive
g addre
ss upon tba
su -cot f
o Tet
bh n era ,
p ruga. Nissen
e Beatrlce Greene and Marion .f r+vin
sang a duett. The Missionary de -
pertinent • will have charge next
�- Monday.
The League intend having ?heir an-
• anal picnic ' to Bayfisld tomorrow,
Friday.
ST. •PAI)L'S CHURCH.
Mr. T. D. Johnsen, a wel'1-kno.'n
and respected resident of town, pas-
sed away on Tuersday .morning last
after an illness of a couple of
months. '
The deceased was born ale teuc.tn
fifty-seven years age„ Thee family
moved' to Clinton when he was a
there child so that; practically all bis
life had been spent here. eIe learn-
ed his 'rade with HarlanelBias., and
late! he spent a short time in Pet-
erboro and Winghant, hub very shor-
ty
lior
try he took a position with the arm
of Searle t, Davis later Davis 4
Rowland, and for thirty-three years
he was su t
pent ttendent of the ' l n-
smithing and plumbing department of
this store. About a year and a
halt ago he bought out the business
or hiluselt and -continued at until' a
few weeks ago where, owing to Mast
failing•healtls, he was obliged bo dis-
pose of it, •
The late Mr. Johnson was a ineut-
ber of St. Paul's church, of ,vhteh
he was. warden foe many years. IIs
had also acted as lay delegate to the.
Synod and was active 1n all „buret
enterprizes.
I -Ifs wile, who was 1lIis Elizabeth
Cole, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. ellas,
Cole of the Blyth Road„ ani ',elite°
E. survive 'Rev. Cla'Once John-
onsof Brookdale, Man,, Will, at
honie and Bert, who has been, teach-
ng school at Fredton. All three
sons were home for several week Ise-
re. their fathee s death, Two broth-
rs are"also living ; George of eer-
ace M
an and
,, Wm. of Edmonton,
Alta., and one sister resides ih eon-
don.
The frinenal takes place this after -7
oon to St. Paul's church and thence
Po
Clinton to conte ^r T
t„ t wiltun-
ti be
Y ,
r the it
e dt ection of Court ' •tfaple
Leat, C. O. F.
Mr. Johnson as a Politician.
For a great many years Mr .John
on took an active interest in pol-
ies and was one of the most pro-
tinent of the local leaders of the
onservattve party. His forte was
rganisat(on and looking alter the
arty's interests in getting out the ,•
oters' lists, for which his taot, pa- I
levee and thorough knowledge of Co-
al affairs eminently qualified bins. In
to 'general elections of 1908.he was
oturning officer for Centre; Huron
as the duties pertaining to the of -
re were performed in! 0: most' sate
facitory manner. In Mr.' Johnson's
partiteethe Consetivatdve party.
ses a worker who was ever ready
as willing to advance the l'hiterests ,
e • had so notch 'at heart,
Mr..Johnson as a 'Citizen
The rector, Rev. 0, E. Jeakins,wlto
has been holidaying for the past few
weeks,, will occupy his own pulpit
next Sunday.
$ Rev, A. A, Bice, representative of
Huron College, London, preached two
able sermons to large congregations
on Sunday last.
, The Sunday school picnic will be
held ou Thursday nex'a to the old
picnic ground at Bayfield.
•
The death occurred 'on. Friday !art
at the hone of her sister„ Mrs. A.
Osbaldeston, of bliss Mester Rapson.
'rhe deceased was born in Bledheim
in December of 1843. She 'was one
of a fancily of fourteen, only two of
whops, are now living', bf.s, Osbaldes-
ton and Mr. J
oltu Rapson
oftown.
' For the past four years Mies flap -
eon -has made her home with her
tester here and for all that time elsehas been in delicate health anci much
afflicted..
1 Tee fttneaal took place on Sunday
afternoon from the home of her tes-
ter on Orange street to Ball's ceme-
tery,
on-tery, Hallett. 'The services at the
house and at' Ball's church were con-
ducted by Rev. W; W. Wylie of the
Baptist church, deceased having been
a member of that denomination. The
afternoon service in. the Baptise
church ati Auburn was withdrawn and
many of the old friends and neigh-
bors, who had known the deceased
lady well during her earlder life, ge-
ese:a'id there to pay the last tribute
of respect. The tpall'bearers were
six nephews : Messrs, Robb, Asquith
and Janice Raithby, Auburn, . Janos
and Joseph Rapson, Iiulletb, .flex,
Osbaldeston, Goderich, and Herbert
Osbaldeston, Holntesville
Amongst the relateves who atten•1-
ed the funeral were : Mrs. Horton
and her son, Mr, Mark Horton of
Godcrich Mrs.
Horace Horton turd
Miss Edith Horton of Durlop 3Ir,
fo
Geo. Asquith, bar. and Mrs. A as-.
quiet, Dr. and Mrs. Howson, ' and
Messes. John and James Raithby,
of Auburn, Mr. James and Hiss
Harriet Rapson; leullebt, Messrs: I.
and A. and Mr. and Mrs. James'
Rapson of Constanbe, Mr. Alex. Os-
baldeston of . Goderlch, and meters.
DIaATII SOF
• MISS RAPSO.N.
DEATH OF DAVID DICKENSON.
Word was received here on Tuesday
of the death, which tools place ist
Brantford on. Mondaly, of David Dick-
enson,.
The deceased bad been a resides$
of 'Clinton for many yeasts, for for-
ty -tine holding the position of County
Court Bailiff which he resigned in'Nov-
ember of last year When he moved to
Brantford. ,;
Mr, Dickenson was made a D. 0.
B. in the fall of 1866 by the Judge
Tours, the county ,judges then having
tine power of appointing. Previous to
that he acted for a ,time, so had
served under eight nudges, inFthe 'fol -
owing order : Coopae, Davidson,
Toms, Stough, Squires, Masson, t'oy-
e' and Holt. '-
When Mr. Dickenson 'took office the
uteedietiort rut sloe local' court ex-
tended from Wingham to Keppen and
he emolument ran Nem- $700 to
$1000 a year. But as the people be-
ano more prosperous idle business
fell oft and the 'fees accordingly, . In
the past decade it has --been a "good",
season, indeed, when afte:t'reckont;15
p:. aril the. casts, one hundred( det-
ers would be realized.,
Mr. Dickenson also- held the appoint
nent of county constablk ton three
fears pervious to ills appointment as
aline
11e occupation he was a cooper 'and
worked alt bis trade •for• sixity-five
Mr; Johnson was a progressive eft -
n and always gave a hearty sup -
re to mamas 'whose object was
advance the good: and welfare of 1
e home town. He had the happy
oulty of looking on the bright side 1
d while some looked for flaws lie 1
sought 'virtues. It was the human ,1
nature of "Tom" Johnson which made
him so universally liked and!respeet- t
ed,
Mr. Johason -ad a Forester. IC
Mr, Johnson joined Court Melee
Leaf many years ago and took an
active part in its affairs, Re ac• u
espied all the chairs, was also dote- 1
gate to the High . Court on, sever 11 1
oeeasions and was. on the tettetee
board for a very long period and at
the time of'his death. His 'services b
were Much appreciated and his ad-
vice ' and counsel sought w'hety fetal,
gtesteone were up• for discussion.
Mr. Johnson as a 'Churchman, ly
Mr. Johnson was a 13felorfg neem
bet of false 'Church of Englantl. ara'it 1
will be missed in the church utiles-La e
ies of.St. Paul's. For many years i
be served most loyally and accepeab. , C
le',as churchwarden. Wherever rtnv 'f
work
foe St. Paul's was needed, 'y
?here he was always found ;, quietly, '
unobtrusively;,. yet williagly doing
what he could for ,the, church he toy- T
ed so Well: One Who always took 1
a prominent part in the local ' cons -'e
ells . of the ehueels, his presence 'will s
be missed. For the last three C
years he was' elected by the ton -'w
eouOregation as one of, their zepre-
seletatives at-the'Dlbceeats Synor1 C
Mr. Dickenson was a native of New
York State, having been born there
n 11830, `and was ehereeore in hie
ighty-Chir:d' year.'
He Was a 'charter: memberi of
ourt Maple Leaf and was treasurer
o f rs ,untel r lateen ea tui three- of lour
1
ears o when tiro system hold -
g
y of of
ung the funds was changed.
The funeral took place' from the 1,
.'Lt, station yesterday afternoon on
he arrival- of the trate, from the
as'. The service et ►ire gi a�•e-
ide was ` Conducted ey Rev.
E. .leakins. The nallh ,leers•
ere : 'O. Johnson, H. Bartliff, A
J. 1loreishe J. 'Ratt64but y, T. 1i.
ook anc1R; Cd, Wattener.
ABOUT THE` S. A.
Ensign and Mrs. Royal Cbathale,':
will conduct :the S. A. : services' ,etn",
Saturday night and Sunday (next.
Their comrades are looking forward
`to a,'great time.
Oaplata Cook, Petrone, is spending
ber holidays with her parents, ; Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Cook of stile Huttul
Road.
WELCOMED HOME.
Oa Fridayafternoon Res. 'u d
Mrs. Westgate:, who have jest return-
ed from their honeymoon skip, were
inade ''the recipients of ' a handsome
cabinet of silverware and a purse of
gold by the ladies. of Trinityelmeelt.
Rev, 'and Mrs.. Westgate are residing*
at 57 Pearl street, --St.' Thomas
Times.
'CHURCH. -
BAPTIST C. � G
T HUR H.
Rev. M. Mc4alluiet will deliver an
address on Sunday evening in addi-
tion to which the choir 0:11 rendez
the following musical peegram
'Anthem, "Sabbath Eve," Choir.
Trio„ "Jesus, Saviour," M'esdatttes
Hoover, Watts and Campbell,
Solo, "Rock of Ages," : Miss 2ada
McRae
Anthen,i '"Lead Kindly Light" Chair
Duette "Christ the Rock,
Quartette, Mrs. Hoover, Mrs, Camp
bell, Messrs. Wylie and Hoover
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH.
The Sunday school class of you.tg
•boys to igh,' by Mtn, Jahn ITattrey
took oc as'inn to present her; before
he's departure 'front town this week,
with a petty salt and pepper set efts.
Hartley greatly appreciated the gift
and would, haver been glad of the
opportunity of meeting the boys
once__m re in order that she might
personally 'thank them and assure
them th t she hada been herself
profited and helped by the work .of
teach:ting and also of her good wishes
for theirfuture welfare.
FRIDAY'S BOWLING.
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A couple of rinks of bowlers came
dowb from Lucknow on Friday after-
noon an played a friendly game
with a like number of CI1nt'ors meet,
the localrinks winning by three shots
in the total, thee a good afternoon's
sport. .. ono of the 'best players in
the cad) were included in -the local
rinks, w titch were skipped by Mr. 'E. -
G. Cour ice and Do, Agnew. The local
rinks were made up as fellows
Clinton—D. 1,. Macpherson, W. ' J.
Harland, J. 'Taylor, Dr, Agnew.
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ONT. Sr. CHURCH. •
Masi Beabrice White. of Windsor sang
at both services on Sunday lase. Ile•,
singing gave great pleasure to the
large 'audiences present and she ell?
be most welcome at any erne that
i
she may re -visit. Clinton,
Y
t: 1st tto ,
Rev. 'W.J.Ford took part in the
closing services on Sunday everting
and expressed t'he great pleasure he
felt cit spending a few days amongst
bis d friends and e'
of an ! arishi Hers here.
p
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Miss Annabel Mclwan gave an ex-
cellent address to the young people of
the League. on Monday ereneng. A
eaading entitled, "Pass It On," u as
given by Miss Cornish. Miss " Plum -
steel presided,
The pastor will conduct both ser
vices 011 Sunday nest.
At the regular monthly- meeting of
the W.M.S., held at the homer of
Mrs. W, lfanning on Tuesday after-
noon, a very interesting teeter fro:u
Miss Sybel Courtice 61 Japan ' was
lead. It is most inceuraging to tonus
hear so 'directly from the foreign
diel'd. The letter was read by She
young missionary's "mother, Mrs. J.
E. Courtice.
PASSING OF MRS, WATTS.,
es, Ontario street, to 'Cl'inton'. iene
etdy.
Hannah Simpson, tetlet'of trite. late
Matthew Watts, `passed away 00 'i`ties-
day morning at the home of ' her
daughter, Mrs. Boles, at doe ripe 'age
of- eighty -tux years and six months,
The deceased lady was born in Cum-
berland, ,England, hen parents coming
to this country when she was a little
child. The fatnily_seittled at Whitby,
Ont., and there site grew iter woman-
hood and was rnarried fro herr late
husband. Sixty -tout years ago Mr.
and Mrs. Watts moved to Stanley
olid settled on the Parr L1ne. nifty -
eight years ago Mr.Watts diad 'cav-
ing his wife with a family of steal,
children. The faintly remained up-
ou rhe farm for several' year after
the death of husband and. father. but
it 'is about thirty years since Mrs.
Watts took up: her abodei in Clinton
and she 'Continued to occupy, her
own house until a� tithe over a year
ago. She was the last surviving
member of her Nosily and had out-
lived
ut
lived moat of the companions -of Iter
youth
Mrs. Wattts was a life-long ;Me oho-
dist. She•vvas a member of Wesley
clnreh and of the old •Eattenbury
'street congregation,.
Until 'a few months ago she enjoy-
ed fierly good heaitlh and retained
eii, use of
o all ha •
t fa alti0s.
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One daughter, Mee: Boles: anti two
sons , Judge Wm, Watts of Croo!rs
town, 'Minn,, and ',John T. Watts of
town, A son ' ansi daughrter, llsi;
Mattho!w Watts of, Crookstown, Bina,
and 1Jrrs, , Recd of Manitoulin, died
several years ago.,; •
The funeral take's plane `this sifter -
noon earn the residence of Mrs, 'Bel.
bout People You Know,'
Mies Ida Wilkin is spending her
ation at Bayfield,
bre.' Stewarb Jackson returned f
Toronto. last week,
Mr, and Mrs. John Torrance w
Goderieh visttors last week:
Mrs. P. 0, Reynolds' and family
f.ted at bet hone tit•-McKel'lop 1
week,
Mrs. D, M.' .Ross visited' Godes
friends for a 'couple of days
week.,
Mr., Len, Candylon of Toronto
spend•,ng' a vacation at his home
town,
Miss Moffat? of St. Catharines
the guest, of Mr, anft Mrs. .1,
Irwin,
Mr. H. B. Morphy, Listowel, M.
Fot.R t or .h
, Perth. was in town 1
Friday,
bass Katharire Archibald of Elora
alio guest of her aunt, Mrs. W.
Ferran.
Mr. and Mrs. Janes Doig were
guests of Godericb t:.iends for
few days last week.
Masters. George and Erskine Ely
have retruued home alter a mont
vacation: spent with Bayfield
ends.
Rev. W. :J. and Mrs. Ford, who 1,
been holidaying in town the p
fortnight„ return to Teeswa
tomor•.'lw,
1fit;. Hudson and children of( Mitch
were visitors :over the week -e
with the lady's mother, Mrs. P
ning of town.
Mayor Gibbings Is in Hamilton i
week as the 'delegate of the bre
eon of the Three Links to t
Grand Lodge.
'Mts. !John Mulh'oleene. and. 1111
Misses Ronna and Muriel are'
petted honie tomorrow front a 'o
nfglst's visit is Toronto.
Miss Gilroy, who has been tate euC
of her niece, ' Mrs, A. T. Coon
for the past week Ieft for It
110015 in Chicago on Tuesday.
Miss Medd
and Miss Reganof
Godt
n
icls are guests this week at t
home of the fornmer's uncle, 1h
of Mr. and 'Mrs.. J. G. Medd,
Miss. Martie accompanied Miss ate;
Copp home from Exeear, where s
had been visiting for a time, la
week and has since been Iter guest.
Miss Mae Marsh, graduate nurse
New ' York City, -visited her au
and uncle, Rev. and Mrs. Ford,
Wesley parsonage 'last week on 11
way up to Muskoka. -
Principal Treleaven ' of the 0, ". f.
who has been taking a couuse et
tho Summer Military School et
London for several weeks past, re-
lented home on Saturday.
Mrs. 1Dar,erfield of Winnipeg, who
has ' been sisiring friends at 'thee t-
wieh and other po'ctts `in- Ontario.
spent the week -end the guest of
Miss Dorothy Cantelon,
Mr. Frank Kydd, who has been low
in Cuba 'whole his father has
plantation for several months pas
has returned to town and 'resume
his position in the Piano faceory,
Mr. Roy Grigg after a pleasant holi-
day
at his home 'rtown,at Bay-
field,
t -
t i a
3
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Cls
to 1 -
Toronto -'•int •Isewhere va
1 f,
turned to Godericit yesterday ea re-
sume his duties in the Bank of
&Iontreal,
Mr. Edwin and Miss 'Teem: Brooks e
Mitchell visited their grandparents
Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Cantelon, nvc
the week -end, going on to Coder
sell on Monday on Mitchell's oleic)
lro'tiday excursion.
Mr, auel Mrs, John Hartley leave 1111
week' to spend a week or so \es
itintg fifends in Wroxetee, Blyth and
the surrounding district before lcav
ng for Vankleek Hill,
M::. A. F. Naftcl of Bayfield was is
town on Monday, Mr. Naftel 111c -
e5 a good, newsy, local paper and
• bas been a reader- of The Newsate-
cord since its first issue, which is
a good many years ago
Mr, ,J::13. Hoover and his rinks cf
bowlers, who were successful in
vas ,Miss'Mary, McCaughey went to Blyth
Tuesday:
torn Mrs. A:' J, Grigg 3s visiting in leene
I don and St. Thomas.
ere' Inspector 'Johnson visited ea Guviol
for a few days recently,
vis -Miss Cullen of 'Huntsville is the
est guest of Miss .Delle Taylor.
kiss Pink of London 'visited ",Ziss.
:lots Grace Shepherd over the week -end,
ast Mrs. Erickcnden of London is lite
guest of Mr, and Mrs. Jacob Tay. -
„as lot.
in Mrs. J. Newcombe and Mrs. Tur:ce .
of 'Ceodericir visited Mrs. J. 'Tuelanr
is last week. '
A. IlIr, Jack Wiseman of the Bank of
Montreal, Trenton; is home fun
P. his holidays,
ast Mr. and Mrs. C': 'Wens observed the -
27th .,7th anniversary of their weddLi,e,
is day ou Monday,
W. Mrs. Dawson of Auburn visited r9.
1. Osbaldeston and other Clitt,ian:
the friends lase tweak,
a Miss Mabel Cantcelon left for Totot�to�
yesterday and will not return wail:
ans after the openings.
it's Mrs. Mason and Mrs. J, E. Conk -
tri- and fancily are camping at iron
Settings this week.
ave Miss Sadie Mahaffy of Ifellyar's staff
ast holidaying with friends aroen(!
ter Ceomarty and Stella.
Mr. `John Reynolds of Detroit vlsttel
ell 11Ir. and \Ins. J. J, McCaughey a
rt1 couple of days this week.
ia- Miss Ruby McLean 'of Godericli eNs
the guest of eft. and Mrs. D;
his Can,tefon one day last Week.
th Mise Mabel 'Dunford, who has oc-
he + cupied a :posi;(on in Stratford fon
some time, has ree.irned home.
tle' Misses Florence and Edna Watson of
ex- Mitchell were guests over the week-
s -Le end of Mr, ant Mrs. D. H. Watson,
Miss Deeds of 'Seafortlt, was a eueet•
t, at the eorae of Mr. and Mrs. - P-
er, ('antluri for a couple of days thus
^r week,
Mrs. Geo. Levis and Miss Elva arc•
holidaying at Bay/lied S c ta.y tieek.
lie 'Visa are registered at the Com-
et mercial.
Miss Vita flay wood, after 51511104
la friends at Hensall and elsewhere tie
he now the'guest of Mt. and Mrs, ..3,.
st R . Moore. •
Mr. and Mrs. A. F. 'Johns ate ex
of peeted up Pions Toronto this week
ne to visit relatives in town mei
at Tuckersinith.
et Mr. W. 13. Taylor, who bas tee
sailing an the Georgian '13at ler
lac past couple ,of months.; 'has' re-
turned home.
Mr's. Echartt of Brantford` and Arts,
Webb of, Luealt have been the
guests 'during the past week of sirs.
J. 13, Hoover.
Major[ Moore, Toronto, vi; Cited his
mother, Ail. - 1:, .Moore, and ether
members of the family is tc',11n•.
the past week.
it Mr. ti'alter. Jackson returns to Brartr
a ford today after a pleasant holf-
t, day spent at, his bonne in Mown•
a
and camping �t
Burk',
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P
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Mr. Stewart Jackson, who has bred
spei'ding a vaeatlion 0f several weers
at his home
'in to wit
t teff Ole:
morning for Tonotlto and will re-
turn 'to New York in a few days
for the opening of he opera season..
1:f'. C'has, Conner of Seaforth has
I opened up a bakery and confection-
, ery business 'in bit'. Jolui Jackson's
i store nexI to M•+. A. J. Grigg's
- 'meter y store, °and he' and tvIr,
Conner have taken up residence 'tin
town,
s 1Ir. c1,
110
Jolnts'ton of Mealrrl,
late of eae Molsons Bank 'staff tote,
was in town yesterday. lis had
been spending a, few days 111. Bay -
heel and returned bo bis 'ihome ft>• '
Lucknow on e'ae afternoon train.
'Piie many friends he made whiles
stat•.onesi ' In Clinton were pleased
to meet him again.
All Are. Glad He Will Remain
•winning 'the Tecumseh Trophy at 1
the London tourney recently,- are
in Toronto this week faking part
in the eeurnament- of the Dominion
Bowling Association,
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hill 'of Oxbow,
Saskatchewan; have ,arrived and.
are guests of their daughter, Mrs.
'Will Piumsteol• They were fortner-
ty residents of Clinton and their
numerous old friends will be pleas-
ed wtjddl this opportunity eel :Again
meeting theist,
Miss Grace Sheppard leaves on Ga11-
urday for London where sltb will
visit fon a time before going eo
Ottawe where she has accepted a
'position on the teaching staff of
the Pub;tic school for the coining
term.. Miss Shepherd has been
teaching ,at Lambeth for tite mast
oouple of years. '
Mr. J. F,, Henry, who has dome such
excellent.work and give such ex-
cellent satisfaction as principalof.
the Tara Continuation ;school, has
resigned his position and has ac-
cepted the prfn^ipalship of the
Wallaceburg Public school at an',11-
creased salary. The Tara sohoet
board accepted nvi•'lt eonsideral?le e
gret Mr, Henry's s
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Mr.n
a d Mrs Harry Clark and fem..
ily : of, PettolIa are vi;rtng vials
the' 'lady's niotlteo, Mts. • S. Agnew.
They - were; formerly tesidenits ' of
Clanton 'and white here ear. Clark.
,was the S.".A bandoastar,,, and
band heemo very efficient under itis
leadershrtp, ''He, leas; been taking%
pant telm trio services 810100 bfs 101-
rfvalulh bo the ,joy of ]lie old
seendits, ,Ceiatoh.
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Rey C. E.Jeskins B. A. B. D
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Rev. 0, E. Jeakins has 'reccr:dsd ata
invitation to become rector of Rote,
Trinity 'church, Winnipeg, one of 1,130
otos' progressive of the Angtioatm
a sh sthatc` h i ati sn
11 e to w q mit t
Py of
tsla,very tempting one, but Mr, Jea-
otus bas decluiad it, preferring toy
remain in C enton to continue ebe
good- week he has been accoreptisls-
tng as reeto'e of St. Paul's churn's:,
decision' bas been received wilt;
'much grabiltca'ion, not only be he':
own but by the *bole ,'town•
for he certainly li'as won an c acted
place in the.esteetn of floe citiee e of
The Royal Bink
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incorporated 1869
Capital Paid-up - - $7,800,000
Reserve and Undivided Profits $9,000,000
Total Assets $120,000,000
HEAD OFFICE, MONTREAL •
INTEREST ALLOWED ON DEPOSITS.
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DEFOS:1'J'S . , 23,677,730 35,042,311
LOANS AND INVESTMENTS . 27,467,090 38,854,801
TOTAL ASSETS . . • . . 33,090,192 48.287,284
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A, SECOND PHONE
THE GLINTON::MARKET•.;
Mr. A, T.Cooper, 0, N. W. agen
has installed ano ter telephone In It
place of busihess,, No. 12,"whi
will prove a convenience to patron
et the�line and also for otter bust
ass.
A 'TARDY: MISSIVE.
Mr. Walter King Kad an amuein
experience with regard to a tette
recently, One day last"week he ,c
caved . a letter postmarked London
On opening ib be discovered that 'i
was from his wile. As Mrs. Kin
was at/ home. this was rather puG
Nag, tint he began to read an
the more he read the more puiv
led he became unite, glancing at th
date, he satin. that it carried the dal
of neatly a year ago. It had, bee'
wrlutten while Mrs. Klieg was 1
London last year during the very
serious illness of her daughter -in taw
Where the tardy epsistle `spent el
ie
year is a mystery. ` No
doubt Mr, King considered his wile
negligent, after the manner of bur•
bands, for not writing to' him id-
tenor,
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tenor, but she is now fully justified'
Thera is an old saying that,. 'Al
things come to the man who waits,"
but most people will protest vtear-
ously against having to watt a
year for a leteer to travel forty-
oda miles.
"TOM" JOHNSON 'CALLED.
i, ;• .Wheat. (new)' 900 to 96e.
h's ; Oars 48c to; .50e.
ch.` Peas 950 'to ,$3,00.' .
s' 1 Smiley 60c to '75e.
n•' Butter 200 to 21e.
Eggs 23c •to -;24c.
Live Hogs, $8.15.
A, BEATJITIFUL I3IID OP" POPPi hetet
g',
n Lovers of flowers can alva•,s see
e- much to admire tut Mrs. I:l ,•vine's
, garden` and just' now the attraction
t is a bed' Of beautiful poppies. They,
g are large and of such unusually fine
s_ coloring that' Mrs. Saville has, been
d much complimented ' pa possessing'
them,
ee WESLEY CHURCH.
n i At the League nteetling on Monday
n Mr, A. T. Cooper gave an fnterasss-
in• an i
instructive
g addre
ss upon tba
su -cot f
o Tet
bh n era ,
p ruga. Nissen
e Beatrlce Greene and Marion .f r+vin
sang a duett. The Missionary de -
pertinent • will have charge next
�- Monday.
The League intend having ?heir an-
• anal picnic ' to Bayfisld tomorrow,
Friday.
ST. •PAI)L'S CHURCH.
Mr. T. D. Johnsen, a wel'1-kno.'n
and respected resident of town, pas-
sed away on Tuersday .morning last
after an illness of a couple of
months. '
The deceased was born ale teuc.tn
fifty-seven years age„ Thee family
moved' to Clinton when he was a
there child so that; practically all bis
life had been spent here. eIe learn-
ed his 'rade with HarlanelBias., and
late! he spent a short time in Pet-
erboro and Winghant, hub very shor-
ty
lior
try he took a position with the arm
of Searle t, Davis later Davis 4
Rowland, and for thirty-three years
he was su t
pent ttendent of the ' l n-
smithing and plumbing department of
this store. About a year and a
halt ago he bought out the business
or hiluselt and -continued at until' a
few weeks ago where, owing to Mast
failing•healtls, he was obliged bo dis-
pose of it, •
The late Mr. Johnson was a ineut-
ber of St. Paul's church, of ,vhteh
he was. warden foe many years. IIs
had also acted as lay delegate to the.
Synod and was active 1n all „buret
enterprizes.
I -Ifs wile, who was 1lIis Elizabeth
Cole, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. ellas,
Cole of the Blyth Road„ ani ',elite°
E. survive 'Rev. Cla'Once John-
onsof Brookdale, Man,, Will, at
honie and Bert, who has been, teach-
ng school at Fredton. All three
sons were home for several week Ise-
re. their fathee s death, Two broth-
rs are"also living ; George of eer-
ace M
an and
,, Wm. of Edmonton,
Alta., and one sister resides ih eon-
don.
The frinenal takes place this after -7
oon to St. Paul's church and thence
Po
Clinton to conte ^r T
t„ t wiltun-
ti be
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r the it
e dt ection of Court ' •tfaple
Leat, C. O. F.
Mr. Johnson as a Politician.
For a great many years Mr .John
on took an active interest in pol-
ies and was one of the most pro-
tinent of the local leaders of the
onservattve party. His forte was
rganisat(on and looking alter the
arty's interests in getting out the ,•
oters' lists, for which his taot, pa- I
levee and thorough knowledge of Co-
al affairs eminently qualified bins. In
to 'general elections of 1908.he was
oturning officer for Centre; Huron
as the duties pertaining to the of -
re were performed in! 0: most' sate
facitory manner. In Mr.' Johnson's
partiteethe Consetivatdve party.
ses a worker who was ever ready
as willing to advance the l'hiterests ,
e • had so notch 'at heart,
Mr..Johnson as a 'Citizen
The rector, Rev. 0, E. Jeakins,wlto
has been holidaying for the past few
weeks,, will occupy his own pulpit
next Sunday.
$ Rev, A. A, Bice, representative of
Huron College, London, preached two
able sermons to large congregations
on Sunday last.
, The Sunday school picnic will be
held ou Thursday nex'a to the old
picnic ground at Bayfield.
•
The death occurred 'on. Friday !art
at the hone of her sister„ Mrs. A.
Osbaldeston, of bliss Mester Rapson.
'rhe deceased was born in Bledheim
in December of 1843. She 'was one
of a fancily of fourteen, only two of
whops, are now living', bf.s, Osbaldes-
ton and Mr. J
oltu Rapson
oftown.
' For the past four years Mies flap -
eon -has made her home with her
tester here and for all that time elsehas been in delicate health anci much
afflicted..
1 Tee fttneaal took place on Sunday
afternoon from the home of her tes-
ter on Orange street to Ball's ceme-
tery,
on-tery, Hallett. 'The services at the
house and at' Ball's church were con-
ducted by Rev. W; W. Wylie of the
Baptist church, deceased having been
a member of that denomination. The
afternoon service in. the Baptise
church ati Auburn was withdrawn and
many of the old friends and neigh-
bors, who had known the deceased
lady well during her earlder life, ge-
ese:a'id there to pay the last tribute
of respect. The tpall'bearers were
six nephews : Messrs, Robb, Asquith
and Janice Raithby, Auburn, . Janos
and Joseph Rapson, Iiulletb, .flex,
Osbaldeston, Goderich, and Herbert
Osbaldeston, Holntesville
Amongst the relateves who atten•1-
ed the funeral were : Mrs. Horton
and her son, Mr, Mark Horton of
Godcrich Mrs.
Horace Horton turd
Miss Edith Horton of Durlop 3Ir,
fo
Geo. Asquith, bar. and Mrs. A as-.
quiet, Dr. and Mrs. Howson, ' and
Messes. John and James Raithby,
of Auburn, Mr. James and Hiss
Harriet Rapson; leullebt, Messrs: I.
and A. and Mr. and Mrs. James'
Rapson of Constanbe, Mr. Alex. Os-
baldeston of . Goderlch, and meters.
DIaATII SOF
• MISS RAPSO.N.
DEATH OF DAVID DICKENSON.
Word was received here on Tuesday
of the death, which tools place ist
Brantford on. Mondaly, of David Dick-
enson,.
The deceased bad been a resides$
of 'Clinton for many yeasts, for for-
ty -tine holding the position of County
Court Bailiff which he resigned in'Nov-
ember of last year When he moved to
Brantford. ,;
Mr, Dickenson was made a D. 0.
B. in the fall of 1866 by the Judge
Tours, the county ,judges then having
tine power of appointing. Previous to
that he acted for a ,time, so had
served under eight nudges, inFthe 'fol -
owing order : Coopae, Davidson,
Toms, Stough, Squires, Masson, t'oy-
e' and Holt. '-
When Mr. Dickenson 'took office the
uteedietiort rut sloe local' court ex-
tended from Wingham to Keppen and
he emolument ran Nem- $700 to
$1000 a year. But as the people be-
ano more prosperous idle business
fell oft and the 'fees accordingly, . In
the past decade it has --been a "good",
season, indeed, when afte:t'reckont;15
p:. aril the. casts, one hundred( det-
ers would be realized.,
Mr. Dickenson also- held the appoint
nent of county constablk ton three
fears pervious to ills appointment as
aline
11e occupation he was a cooper 'and
worked alt bis trade •for• sixity-five
Mr; Johnson was a progressive eft -
n and always gave a hearty sup -
re to mamas 'whose object was
advance the good: and welfare of 1
e home town. He had the happy
oulty of looking on the bright side 1
d while some looked for flaws lie 1
sought 'virtues. It was the human ,1
nature of "Tom" Johnson which made
him so universally liked and!respeet- t
ed,
Mr. Johason -ad a Forester. IC
Mr, Johnson joined Court Melee
Leaf many years ago and took an
active part in its affairs, Re ac• u
espied all the chairs, was also dote- 1
gate to the High . Court on, sever 11 1
oeeasions and was. on the tettetee
board for a very long period and at
the time of'his death. His 'services b
were Much appreciated and his ad-
vice ' and counsel sought w'hety fetal,
gtesteone were up• for discussion.
Mr. Johnson as a 'Churchman, ly
Mr. Johnson was a 13felorfg neem
bet of false 'Church of Englantl. ara'it 1
will be missed in the church utiles-La e
ies of.St. Paul's. For many years i
be served most loyally and accepeab. , C
le',as churchwarden. Wherever rtnv 'f
work
foe St. Paul's was needed, 'y
?here he was always found ;, quietly, '
unobtrusively;,. yet williagly doing
what he could for ,the, church he toy- T
ed so Well: One Who always took 1
a prominent part in the local ' cons -'e
ells . of the ehueels, his presence 'will s
be missed. For the last three C
years he was' elected by the ton -'w
eouOregation as one of, their zepre-
seletatives at-the'Dlbceeats Synor1 C
Mr. Dickenson was a native of New
York State, having been born there
n 11830, `and was ehereeore in hie
ighty-Chir:d' year.'
He Was a 'charter: memberi of
ourt Maple Leaf and was treasurer
o f rs ,untel r lateen ea tui three- of lour
1
ears o when tiro system hold -
g
y of of
ung the funds was changed.
The funeral took place' from the 1,
.'Lt, station yesterday afternoon on
he arrival- of the trate, from the
as'. The service et ►ire gi a�•e-
ide was ` Conducted ey Rev.
E. .leakins. The nallh ,leers•
ere : 'O. Johnson, H. Bartliff, A
J. 1loreishe J. 'Ratt64but y, T. 1i.
ook anc1R; Cd, Wattener.
ABOUT THE` S. A.
Ensign and Mrs. Royal Cbathale,':
will conduct :the S. A. : services' ,etn",
Saturday night and Sunday (next.
Their comrades are looking forward
`to a,'great time.
Oaplata Cook, Petrone, is spending
ber holidays with her parents, ; Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Cook of stile Huttul
Road.
WELCOMED HOME.
Oa Fridayafternoon Res. 'u d
Mrs. Westgate:, who have jest return-
ed from their honeymoon skip, were
inade ''the recipients of ' a handsome
cabinet of silverware and a purse of
gold by the ladies. of Trinityelmeelt.
Rev, 'and Mrs.. Westgate are residing*
at 57 Pearl street, --St.' Thomas
Times.
'CHURCH. -
BAPTIST C. � G
T HUR H.
Rev. M. Mc4alluiet will deliver an
address on Sunday evening in addi-
tion to which the choir 0:11 rendez
the following musical peegram
'Anthem, "Sabbath Eve," Choir.
Trio„ "Jesus, Saviour," M'esdatttes
Hoover, Watts and Campbell,
Solo, "Rock of Ages," : Miss 2ada
McRae
Anthen,i '"Lead Kindly Light" Chair
Duette "Christ the Rock,
Quartette, Mrs. Hoover, Mrs, Camp
bell, Messrs. Wylie and Hoover
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH.
The Sunday school class of you.tg
•boys to igh,' by Mtn, Jahn ITattrey
took oc as'inn to present her; before
he's departure 'front town this week,
with a petty salt and pepper set efts.
Hartley greatly appreciated the gift
and would, haver been glad of the
opportunity of meeting the boys
once__m re in order that she might
personally 'thank them and assure
them th t she hada been herself
profited and helped by the work .of
teach:ting and also of her good wishes
for theirfuture welfare.
FRIDAY'S BOWLING.
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A couple of rinks of bowlers came
dowb from Lucknow on Friday after-
noon an played a friendly game
with a like number of CI1nt'ors meet,
the localrinks winning by three shots
in the total, thee a good afternoon's
sport. .. ono of the 'best players in
the cad) were included in -the local
rinks, w titch were skipped by Mr. 'E. -
G. Cour ice and Do, Agnew. The local
rinks were made up as fellows
Clinton—D. 1,. Macpherson, W. ' J.
Harland, J. 'Taylor, Dr, Agnew.
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ONT. Sr. CHURCH. •
Masi Beabrice White. of Windsor sang
at both services on Sunday lase. Ile•,
singing gave great pleasure to the
large 'audiences present and she ell?
be most welcome at any erne that
i
she may re -visit. Clinton,
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t: 1st tto ,
Rev. 'W.J.Ford took part in the
closing services on Sunday everting
and expressed t'he great pleasure he
felt cit spending a few days amongst
bis d friends and e'
of an ! arishi Hers here.
p
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Miss Annabel Mclwan gave an ex-
cellent address to the young people of
the League. on Monday ereneng. A
eaading entitled, "Pass It On," u as
given by Miss Cornish. Miss " Plum -
steel presided,
The pastor will conduct both ser
vices 011 Sunday nest.
At the regular monthly- meeting of
the W.M.S., held at the homer of
Mrs. W, lfanning on Tuesday after-
noon, a very interesting teeter fro:u
Miss Sybel Courtice 61 Japan ' was
lead. It is most inceuraging to tonus
hear so 'directly from the foreign
diel'd. The letter was read by She
young missionary's "mother, Mrs. J.
E. Courtice.
PASSING OF MRS, WATTS.,
es, Ontario street, to 'Cl'inton'. iene
etdy.
Hannah Simpson, tetlet'of trite. late
Matthew Watts, `passed away 00 'i`ties-
day morning at the home of ' her
daughter, Mrs. Boles, at doe ripe 'age
of- eighty -tux years and six months,
The deceased lady was born in Cum-
berland, ,England, hen parents coming
to this country when she was a little
child. The fatnily_seittled at Whitby,
Ont., and there site grew iter woman-
hood and was rnarried fro herr late
husband. Sixty -tout years ago Mr.
and Mrs. Watts moved to Stanley
olid settled on the Parr L1ne. nifty -
eight years ago Mr.Watts diad 'cav-
ing his wife with a family of steal,
children. The faintly remained up-
ou rhe farm for several' year after
the death of husband and. father. but
it 'is about thirty years since Mrs.
Watts took up: her abodei in Clinton
and she 'Continued to occupy, her
own house until a� tithe over a year
ago. She was the last surviving
member of her Nosily and had out-
lived
ut
lived moat of the companions -of Iter
youth
Mrs. Wattts was a life-long ;Me oho-
dist. She•vvas a member of Wesley
clnreh and of the old •Eattenbury
'street congregation,.
Until 'a few months ago she enjoy-
ed fierly good heaitlh and retained
eii, use of
o all ha •
t fa alti0s.
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One daughter, Mee: Boles: anti two
sons , Judge Wm, Watts of Croo!rs
town, 'Minn,, and ',John T. Watts of
town, A son ' ansi daughrter, llsi;
Mattho!w Watts of, Crookstown, Bina,
and 1Jrrs, , Recd of Manitoulin, died
several years ago.,; •
The funeral take's plane `this sifter -
noon earn the residence of Mrs, 'Bel.
bout People You Know,'
Mies Ida Wilkin is spending her
ation at Bayfield,
bre.' Stewarb Jackson returned f
Toronto. last week,
Mr, and Mrs. John Torrance w
Goderieh visttors last week:
Mrs. P. 0, Reynolds' and family
f.ted at bet hone tit•-McKel'lop 1
week,
Mrs. D, M.' .Ross visited' Godes
friends for a 'couple of days
week.,
Mr., Len, Candylon of Toronto
spend•,ng' a vacation at his home
town,
Miss Moffat? of St. Catharines
the guest, of Mr, anft Mrs. .1,
Irwin,
Mr. H. B. Morphy, Listowel, M.
Fot.R t or .h
, Perth. was in town 1
Friday,
bass Katharire Archibald of Elora
alio guest of her aunt, Mrs. W.
Ferran.
Mr. and Mrs. Janes Doig were
guests of Godericb t:.iends for
few days last week.
Masters. George and Erskine Ely
have retruued home alter a mont
vacation: spent with Bayfield
ends.
Rev. W. :J. and Mrs. Ford, who 1,
been holidaying in town the p
fortnight„ return to Teeswa
tomor•.'lw,
1fit;. Hudson and children of( Mitch
were visitors :over the week -e
with the lady's mother, Mrs. P
ning of town.
Mayor Gibbings Is in Hamilton i
week as the 'delegate of the bre
eon of the Three Links to t
Grand Lodge.
'Mts. !John Mulh'oleene. and. 1111
Misses Ronna and Muriel are'
petted honie tomorrow front a 'o
nfglst's visit is Toronto.
Miss Gilroy, who has been tate euC
of her niece, ' Mrs, A. T. Coon
for the past week Ieft for It
110015 in Chicago on Tuesday.
Miss Medd
and Miss Reganof
Godt
n
icls are guests this week at t
home of the fornmer's uncle, 1h
of Mr. and 'Mrs.. J. G. Medd,
Miss. Martie accompanied Miss ate;
Copp home from Exeear, where s
had been visiting for a time, la
week and has since been Iter guest.
Miss Mae Marsh, graduate nurse
New ' York City, -visited her au
and uncle, Rev. and Mrs. Ford,
Wesley parsonage 'last week on 11
way up to Muskoka. -
Principal Treleaven ' of the 0, ". f.
who has been taking a couuse et
tho Summer Military School et
London for several weeks past, re-
lented home on Saturday.
Mrs. 1Dar,erfield of Winnipeg, who
has ' been sisiring friends at 'thee t-
wieh and other po'ctts `in- Ontario.
spent the week -end the guest of
Miss Dorothy Cantelon,
Mr. Frank Kydd, who has been low
in Cuba 'whole his father has
plantation for several months pas
has returned to town and 'resume
his position in the Piano faceory,
Mr. Roy Grigg after a pleasant holi-
day
at his home 'rtown,at Bay-
field,
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Cls
to 1 -
Toronto -'•int •Isewhere va
1 f,
turned to Godericit yesterday ea re-
sume his duties in the Bank of
&Iontreal,
Mr. Edwin and Miss 'Teem: Brooks e
Mitchell visited their grandparents
Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Cantelon, nvc
the week -end, going on to Coder
sell on Monday on Mitchell's oleic)
lro'tiday excursion.
Mr, auel Mrs, John Hartley leave 1111
week' to spend a week or so \es
itintg fifends in Wroxetee, Blyth and
the surrounding district before lcav
ng for Vankleek Hill,
M::. A. F. Naftcl of Bayfield was is
town on Monday, Mr. Naftel 111c -
e5 a good, newsy, local paper and
• bas been a reader- of The Newsate-
cord since its first issue, which is
a good many years ago
Mr, ,J::13. Hoover and his rinks cf
bowlers, who were successful in
vas ,Miss'Mary, McCaughey went to Blyth
Tuesday:
torn Mrs. A:' J, Grigg 3s visiting in leene
I don and St. Thomas.
ere' Inspector 'Johnson visited ea Guviol
for a few days recently,
vis -Miss Cullen of 'Huntsville is the
est guest of Miss .Delle Taylor.
kiss Pink of London 'visited ",Ziss.
:lots Grace Shepherd over the week -end,
ast Mrs. Erickcnden of London is lite
guest of Mr, and Mrs. Jacob Tay. -
„as lot.
in Mrs. J. Newcombe and Mrs. Tur:ce .
of 'Ceodericir visited Mrs. J. 'Tuelanr
is last week. '
A. IlIr, Jack Wiseman of the Bank of
Montreal, Trenton; is home fun
P. his holidays,
ast Mr. and Mrs. C': 'Wens observed the -
27th .,7th anniversary of their weddLi,e,
is day ou Monday,
W. Mrs. Dawson of Auburn visited r9.
1. Osbaldeston and other Clitt,ian:
the friends lase tweak,
a Miss Mabel Cantcelon left for Totot�to�
yesterday and will not return wail:
ans after the openings.
it's Mrs. Mason and Mrs. J, E. Conk -
tri- and fancily are camping at iron
Settings this week.
ave Miss Sadie Mahaffy of Ifellyar's staff
ast holidaying with friends aroen(!
ter Ceomarty and Stella.
Mr. `John Reynolds of Detroit vlsttel
ell 11Ir. and \Ins. J. J, McCaughey a
rt1 couple of days this week.
ia- Miss Ruby McLean 'of Godericli eNs
the guest of eft. and Mrs. D;
his Can,tefon one day last Week.
th Mise Mabel 'Dunford, who has oc-
he + cupied a :posi;(on in Stratford fon
some time, has ree.irned home.
tle' Misses Florence and Edna Watson of
ex- Mitchell were guests over the week-
s -Le end of Mr, ant Mrs. D. H. Watson,
Miss Deeds of 'Seafortlt, was a eueet•
t, at the eorae of Mr. and Mrs. - P-
er, ('antluri for a couple of days thus
^r week,
Mrs. Geo. Levis and Miss Elva arc•
holidaying at Bay/lied S c ta.y tieek.
lie 'Visa are registered at the Com-
et mercial.
Miss Vita flay wood, after 51511104
la friends at Hensall and elsewhere tie
he now the'guest of Mt. and Mrs, ..3,.
st R . Moore. •
Mr. and Mrs. A. F. 'Johns ate ex
of peeted up Pions Toronto this week
ne to visit relatives in town mei
at Tuckersinith.
et Mr. W. 13. Taylor, who bas tee
sailing an the Georgian '13at ler
lac past couple ,of months.; 'has' re-
turned home.
Mr's. Echartt of Brantford` and Arts,
Webb of, Luealt have been the
guests 'during the past week of sirs.
J. 13, Hoover.
Major[ Moore, Toronto, vi; Cited his
mother, Ail. - 1:, .Moore, and ether
members of the family is tc',11n•.
the past week.
it Mr. ti'alter. Jackson returns to Brartr
a ford today after a pleasant holf-
t, day spent at, his bonne in Mown•
a
and camping �t
Burk',
s
P
g a
Mr. Stewart Jackson, who has bred
spei'ding a vaeatlion 0f several weers
at his home
'in to wit
t teff Ole:
morning for Tonotlto and will re-
turn 'to New York in a few days
for the opening of he opera season..
1:f'. C'has, Conner of Seaforth has
I opened up a bakery and confection-
, ery business 'in bit'. Jolui Jackson's
i store nexI to M•+. A. J. Grigg's
- 'meter y store, °and he' and tvIr,
Conner have taken up residence 'tin
town,
s 1Ir. c1,
110
Jolnts'ton of Mealrrl,
late of eae Molsons Bank 'staff tote,
was in town yesterday. lis had
been spending a, few days 111. Bay -
heel and returned bo bis 'ihome ft>• '
Lucknow on e'ae afternoon train.
'Piie many friends he made whiles
stat•.onesi ' In Clinton were pleased
to meet him again.
All Are. Glad He Will Remain
•winning 'the Tecumseh Trophy at 1
the London tourney recently,- are
in Toronto this week faking part
in the eeurnament- of the Dominion
Bowling Association,
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hill 'of Oxbow,
Saskatchewan; have ,arrived and.
are guests of their daughter, Mrs.
'Will Piumsteol• They were fortner-
ty residents of Clinton and their
numerous old friends will be pleas-
ed wtjddl this opportunity eel :Again
meeting theist,
Miss Grace Sheppard leaves on Ga11-
urday for London where sltb will
visit fon a time before going eo
Ottawe where she has accepted a
'position on the teaching staff of
the Pub;tic school for the coining
term.. Miss Shepherd has been
teaching ,at Lambeth for tite mast
oouple of years. '
Mr. J. F,, Henry, who has dome such
excellent.work and give such ex-
cellent satisfaction as principalof.
the Tara Continuation ;school, has
resigned his position and has ac-
cepted the prfn^ipalship of the
Wallaceburg Public school at an',11-
creased salary. The Tara sohoet
board accepted nvi•'lt eonsideral?le e
gret Mr, Henry's s
Y
Mr.n
a d Mrs Harry Clark and fem..
ily : of, PettolIa are vi;rtng vials
the' 'lady's niotlteo, Mts. • S. Agnew.
They - were; formerly tesidenits ' of
Clanton 'and white here ear. Clark.
,was the S.".A bandoastar,,, and
band heemo very efficient under itis
leadershrtp, ''He, leas; been taking%
pant telm trio services 810100 bfs 101-
rfvalulh bo the ,joy of ]lie old
seendits, ,Ceiatoh.
co
Rey C. E.Jeskins B. A. B. D
,
'
Rev. 0, E. Jeakins has 'reccr:dsd ata
invitation to become rector of Rote,
Trinity 'church, Winnipeg, one of 1,130
otos' progressive of the Angtioatm
a sh sthatc` h i ati sn
11 e to w q mit t
Py of
tsla,very tempting one, but Mr, Jea-
otus bas decluiad it, preferring toy
remain in C enton to continue ebe
good- week he has been accoreptisls-
tng as reeto'e of St. Paul's churn's:,
decision' bas been received wilt;
'much grabiltca'ion, not only be he':
own but by the *bole ,'town•
for he certainly li'as won an c acted
place in the.esteetn of floe citiee e of