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The Clinton News Record, 1932-02-04, Page 1The News -Record Est. 1878 1,p4aseraraftwarevanalageocamookera......magoommaamomsegammiesaamonmataamonecogreemse WITH WHICH pie IS INCORPORAT Eb THE CLINTON NEW ERA The New Era Est. 1860 NO, 2556 -53rd YEAR 1 CLINTON •ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1932 wt THE 110ME PAPER' '6,..14111.0a001 'Old Watche. gade film, Practically speaking, after we have overhauled.your watch, its a new watch, with the additional fact of its having had more ex- perience in time keeping than the one fresh from the makers, But we don't resort to patching parts that should be renewed. We have the most complete stock of watch parts in town to draw from, and we draw from it. So we repeat, the watch we fix is practically a new watch when we're through with it. No watch shop can do better work and none will do it more reasonably. Jeweler and Optometrist Vst.Ktnq•••••:••=••aM••• Phone 174w and 174j ....ammillasAms.W0111 .11.11.100.016114 intt ameadormonmaareva•eaamora........amaonaa........, s Specially turchased for this Sale Lengths 1 to 4 yards To Sell at 10c aid 15c a yard Print ousedresses at 69c and 98c Those advertised last week were entirely sold but a further supply is expected immediately. Children's Sweaters In Pullover and Coat Styles Special for One Week at 98c "CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOP " si.16••••••••••,....• EMPLOYEE'S FRE ANT S L The makers of Johnston's Approv- ed Clothes, Toronto, are again feat- uring their "Second Annual Employ- ee's Free Pant Sale" (made to mea- sure). This is done or the purpose of keeping their empSoyees working during January. To make it interesting to you they are offering an extra pant Free with ea& snit. They have gone through their large stock of weollene and eel- ected one hundred and fifty patterns and will give an extra pant free. They have been arranged in two groups. One to sell at $27.50, and the -other at $85.00 -This Means: That a spit for which you would pay $27,50 with one pant, during this sale, you. get for $27.50 with "two pants" cm "Extra Pant Free," That a suit for 'which you would pay $85.00 with one pont, during this ,ale, you get for $35.90 with "Two Pants" or "Extra Pant Free." THE W. R. JOHNSTON & CO, Ltd. Sold by THE MORRISH CLOTHING CO. "A SQUARE DEAL FOR EVERY MAN" THE MARKETS Wheat, 60c. Barley, 300. Oats, 25e. Eggs, 11c to 14e. Butter:, 18c. • Live hogs, $4.50. THE TOWN COUNCIL The town council met -on Monday evening, all membere present, Mayor Cooper in the chair. It was a short sesslon; little business being brought before the council, .with the excep- tion of the passing of a couple of by- laws. After the reading and adoption of the minutes of last meeting, the clerk xead a number of communica- tions. One from the Vtilornen's Institute suggesting that, to save expense, the rest roommight do with one scrub- bing a month if the night constable would sweep it out each evening be- fore closing it, and the council thought this might be arranged fcer, Chairman Langford of the property committee undertaking to see about it. Manager Sharp of the Bank of Montreal wrote withdrawing his of- fer of money at a rate -of 5%. The town will now pay 6 per cent. Goderieh Township wrote. to say that they could not undertake to pay the Clinton fire brigade for atten- dance at a couple of fires in that township. In this connection Reeve Elliott and Councillor Paisley made a motion which was tarried, that the Clinton fire truck was not to leave the town and the fire chief is to be so instructed. The Clinton Post of the Canadian. Legion wrote asking ,for a refund of the hall rent paid recently when they put on a dance. The explanation was that the funds thus raised were used to assist comrades wbo were out of employment and needed assistance, which relieved the town of responsib- ility. On motion of Couneillors Cook and Livermore a refund of 85.00 was zrtade. Councillor Livermore said that while be seconded this motion he would rather it had been for a refund of $10.00. Mr. Arthur Cantelon wrote asking $2-5.00 damages for alleged injuries received from a fall on an icy street. He was present and on the sugges- tion of Reeve Elliott the mayor ask -1 ed him to tell how the accident hap- pened, which he clM and at the conclusion of the recii- tal, on motion of Councillor Paisley and Reeve Elliott the matter was laid over until My. Cantelon would get a doctor's certifidateas to the extent of his injuries and the' matter could be given proper eaten., tion. Bylaw No. 3, for 1932, a bylaw to I appoint the members of the Clinton Vire Company, was then read three times and passed. The fire -fighting team for 1932 consists of the follow- ing: L. Cree, chief; C. Draper, Seere- tary-treasurer; 11. leremlin, -assistant chief; P. Dixon, Lieutenant; T. Mor- gan, J. E. Cook, A. Steep, T. H. Cook, Schoenhals, G. Hanley, D. Kennedy, G. Evans, G. Lawson, Bare Oriel, Geo. Reihi, Alex, Initley, Jr. Bylaw No. 4 for 1932, a bylaw trees pointing certain officer's, was also read and passed, The old officers ; were reappointed, R. E. Manning, Clerk and Treasurer; L. Stong, Poi - ice Chief, tax collector, etc.; E. Grea- lie, night constable; M. leteEwan, cemetery superintendent; Guy Hicks, , stock scales manager and Dr. -Shaw Medical Officer of Health. On motion of Reeve Elliott and Councillor Paisley the usual grant of $100 was made to the Central Huron Agricultural Society for their spring The street eommittee was instruct- ed te look into the matter of cutting erearnery peop complained of as being in their way. .0n motion of Councillors Paisley and Langford the treasurer was in- structed to pay to the Public school board money necessary for carrying on their work. 40hairmen Paisley presented - the following report: Street Account Paysheet . . $29.50 T. Cook, gravel and labor8.25 S. J. Andrews, tile 2.97 G. Jenkins, lumber 4.00 Eleetric ,Light Account P. U. Com., street light161.16 Property Account P. U. Com., light, town hall 10,52 P. U. Cont., rest room 4 1.00 Mrs, Brown, ears) rest room 4.33 D. E. Closet Account 4. Fulford, seaaty for aetn6$.00 Cemetery Account • M. lefeEwen, salary for Jan. 50.00 G. Jenliins, lumber, stakes. 2.1,55 Salaries Aecoant Re21.411/4aneinee eal. for Tan. 58.38 L. Stong, sae. for jan. ..,. 70.83 Grealle, nal, 4ee Jane 58.33 Grants Account P. U. Come ligh, Xele, Hospital . 47.39 Charity Amount Meals for tramps 10.50 Stationery Account Stamps . 2.00 Fire and Water Account A. Camera, 6 mtbs. sal. five chief . .. 20.00 G. Hanley, care Fire trucks 11.45 C. Draper, treasurer 15.00 Treasurer Fire Co., 14 Fire- men, 6 mths. salary,- 182.50 I. Lovett, boots 3.00 Insurance Account Wellington Inc. Coe Prem. Town gen . ... 30.00 Incidental Account Bell Tel. Co., rent, amt. - Statement for autlitors Typewriting . . .... RECEIPTS L. STONG-, Market Scales . -$9.85 Hall rent . , .25.00 M. IVIeEW,AN,-- Sale of lot ......20.00 Care in Perp .. .75.00 Work . 27.50 E. Grealis, etock 9.05 10. 00 1.70 34.85 122.50 11.88 FUNERAL OF MR. S. DAVIS The death occurred early Monday morning in Toronto of Silas Davis, for many years a business man in Clinton, at the great age of ninety- five years. Mr. Davis learner the tinsmithing business with the late Mr. Searle and later married his daughter. They continued to reside here and after Mr. Searle's death Mr. Davis contin- ued the hardware and tinsmithing business in partnership with the late Mr. Rowland. After the death of his wife leer. Davis sold out his in- terest in the businees and for many Years has made his home with his eon in Toronto. Four sons, John of North Bay, Fred in Kilawana, B.C., Bert of California and Ernest of To- ronto, and two daughters, Ida, Mrs. Fred Beulah, Port Hope, and Hattie, Mrs. Harvey Callender of Peterbor- ough, survive. The remains were brought to Clinton for interment, the funeral taking place from the undertaking parlor of Sutter, Perdue and Wal- ker, the stand where for so many years he carried on business. The service commenced at four o'clock on Tuesday afternoon, being conducted by the Rev. D. E. Foster. The pall- bearers were: J. A. Ford, G. 11. El- liott, R. Welsh, R. Draper, John Howson and W. D. Connell. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Davis of To- ronto, IVA'. Fred Baulch, Port Hope, and Mr. Jack Davis of North Bay; sons and a son -in -raw, Accompanied the remains of their father to Clin- ton. Interment was made in Clinton cemetery. DEATH OF MISS WASHINGTON After an illness of about three ninths Miss Elizabeth A. Washing- ton passed away at her home, Rat- teebury street, West, on Wednesday afternoon of last week. Miss Washington was born in Darlington township, but had spent the greater part of her life here, and was well known in town and sur. rounding community. The family claimed kinship with the Washing- -bons, one member of whom is called the "Father of his Co-untry," the first :President of the United States, and she and her sister, on a visit to England some years ago visited the Washington homestead. She was one of a large family of whom but two remain, Mr. Ezra Washington and Mrs. J. Southeombe, who nursed her during her illness. She was a men -- 11. AND S. EXECUTIVE MEETS. I INTERESTING DEBATE • The Home and School executive At a literary meeting at the Coll - met on eeouday after four in the egiata on Wednesday afternoon of Public sehool, Mrs. G. T. Jenkins, last week a debate: "Resoleed: that president, in the chair. Two mem- a special municipal tax should be bers were appointed to the Hospital levied on all bachelors over ethirty- beard and arrangements made ,for five years of ago," 'was decided in the annual Public school concert, favor of the affirmative. Elwood which is to be held on the evenings Campbell and Veltna Quail argued of Thursday and Friday, March %0th on the winning side, Eddie Elliott and 'nth, It was decided -to reduce and Howard Hyde, the losing. the admission fee from thirty-five to Who ehall say that our students twenty-five cents this year. are not studying practical subjects? The Welfare Committee is to con - NEW MEN ON C. L BOARD tinue to carry on until the May At the meeting of the Huron Coun- meTehti:ge,xec executive 'decided to have a ty Council last week Mr. R. E. Man - paper collection en the last Satur- ning resigned as a member of .• the day in April and would appreciate Clinton Collegiate Institute board the sating of all paper and rags on and the Council appointed Col. H. the part; of housewives in the mean- D. Combe and Dr' 3' 5' Evans' one time. A further notice Will be made, to take the place of Mr. Manning L.O.L. CO. ANNUAL and one to replace Rev. Dr. Hogg, who removed from town last July. The annual meeting of the South Dr. ,Evans has been a member of Huron L.O.L. was held in Exeter on this board for some time, being an Tuesday, and proved to he the iarg- appointee of the Public School board. est gathering of its kind for sorne This year, his term having expired, years, representatives being present Me. A. T. Cooper was appointed. from each lodge in the county. Col. Combo and Mr. Cooper are both Seven went from Clinton, N. W. new men on the board. Miller, retiring County Master; H. A LEGAL PUZZLE MSchoennahnallW Ys, rec.-secretary; .I.I.Hellyar, Gra asecretaiy;•je. The following is front The Exeter nish, H. Slornan and W. 3. Falconer. Times-Adovcate. We publish it so Retiring County Master Aimee that any Clinton girl wishing to gave an excellent address and fine take advantage of her Nap year pri- vileges may be sure of her ground. reports were given, showing the af- fairs of the organization to be in She might show this item to her very fine shape. Dad before the event, too, so that The following officers were elect- he'll know better than to start some - ed: thing he can't finish: `If a young lady invites her boy - Coen.: Edward Faulder, Crediton, friend out in her father's car and D. Co. Gordon Lamport, Exe- uses ber Dad's hard earned coin to ter. Chaplain: E. X. Dignan, Exeter. take them to shows and dances, can the pater recover the money in a Ree. -Secretary: H. M. Hanle?, Cline lawsuit against the too -easily per - ton. suaded swain? Judge Costello' had Fin.Secrete-1.y, 24. Clinton. 3.• Sahasnhals, that riddle to solve at Zurich Court last week and although the come Treasurer: Geo. Davis, Exeter. plaint -originated before Leap Year, lat. Lecturer: W. J. McLeod, Bay- he decided that geuerous young i eld. ladies were within their rights to 2nci Lecturer: James Kirkland, stand treats for thole ',big boys' Exi:Itaerr•s.hall: Elmer Webster, Varna without bad having a comeback." It was decided to celebrate this S. S. CLASS ENTERTAINED year at .Goderich and it N hoped On Friday evening last the Young North Huron will join in this cele- ladies' class of Ontario street thumb bration. Sunday School, Mos. W. Walker, THE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE teacher, had a right jolly welcome at About sixty ladies met in the Fire- the home of Mr. and Mrs. George II Elliott, when their daughter, Miss men's hall for the regular moa nthly - meeting, on Thursday afternoon last n a, on the eve of entering the hos- pital as nurse -In -training, took this January 28th. The day was most beautiful and occasion to entertain all the mem- bers of her class. it number no doubt thought it a good excuse to get out, but they al- A balmy time was spent in music a d T and games, the time passing all too ways expect goo. he Work committee had a quilt up ready to be Ildelc15% quilted, and this was accomplished Before leaving Miss Isabel Me - and made ready to be presented to Knight read to Miss Edna an address the 'hospital. One of the members wishing her every success in the great calling which she has chosen, suggested that some spoons would be very acceptable at the hospital, too, and Miss Helen Seven presented her with a jewel case, on behalf of her so a motion was passed that a dozen spoons bo pruchased by the hospital class. committee and taken along with the 0» leaving all confessed to spend - quilt. Mg a happy evening. The meeting, with the president, AN ENJOYABLE DANCE Mrs. N. W. Trewartha, in the chair The first big party given by the and Mrs. C. Draper at the piano, was Clinton Golf Club was put on it the opened in the usual way. Reports from the treasurer and the different toevn hall on Friday evening last in committees were received. The the form of a dance. A large num- flower committee had sent flowers to thirty sick or shut-ies at Christmas and many "Thankful" letter's wore received and read at the meeting. The finance secretary is working very earnestly on the autograph quilt, names having been received for twenty blocks but as there are yet s equired three hundred names, Mks. Cudrnore requested that all members do their best to get more names. A number of members volunteer- ed to take home layettes that were ready to be made and these will be ber NV'esley-Willis United church, , given where the 'Welfare committee having been a member and an active worker in Wesley church for 'many years, in the Sunday school and League in uglier genre and always in the W.M.S., 1» whieh she was greatly interested. She was also much interested irt temperance work and was an active worker in the W. C. T. IL She was of au ardent, kindly nature and had a host of friends in the town in which she bad so long resided. The funeral was held from her late home on Saturday afternoon, the services at house and graveside being conducted by the Rev. D. E. Foster, The pallbearers were: W. II. Hellyar, C. Z. Wallis, A. T. Cooper and J. V. Diehl. Interment was made in Clinton cemetery, where other mem- bers of the family are laid, although the parents are buried in Darling- ton. A niece, Mrs. Gordon of Windsor, and another, Mrs. A.nnis of Port Un- ion, and 'Miss Southeerrebe et Nitre gent rails, tame up for the funeral, also friends and relatives from. God- erich, Auburn and all the surround- ing community. see the need. The roll call was answered by an exchange of Valentines then the convenor of the social committee, Mrs. VanHorn, took charge and a good time was spent in contests. In the soap contest, ND's. C. Sturdy and Miss Doris Millerwon Zest prize. In the music contest, which consisted of a few bars of a dozen, familiar tunes being played .on the violin by Rabin Thompson of the C.C.I. and the names of the tunes being written on paper by those who could think quickly enough. A. number of the ladies had perfect papers in this, Then there was the clothespin con- test and this createda good deal of amusement. Mike Wilhelmina Trewartha very graciously contributed ewe solos "Rose in the Bud," and "She is far from the Land." A 4hearty clap was given for all who helped in any way towards the success of the. meeting the all were invited to gather round the tea -tab- les and partake of the splendid re- freshments so generously provided by the hostesses. LITTLE LOCALS • The Royal Black Preceptory of Huron Meets hi Winghamtn Fridat evening of this iveek. invitations, are out for the annual Masonic Ateliome, which will be held on Friday evening of this weeks Miss Ruth Collyer, e, former Clin- ton girl, was in charge of a depart- .. ment at the Westervelt "at-home which took place at Hotel London, Tendon, on Friday evening.. Miss Edythe Marsh, who graduate ed from the School of Commerce,, Clinton, in June, has received an.. appointment aa stenographer for the, Parliamentary session opening irs Toronto, February 10th. Reeve Elliott of Clinton was ap- pointed .tt -member of the county good roads committee at the meeting, of the council last week. This is art important committee and the ape pointment is for three years. Mr. McKenzie of London is sup- plying for Mr. H. S. Turner in the local customs office, the latter hav- ing undergone a minor operation on his arm. It is expected- he will be his own man again very soon. Mayor Cooper informed The News - Record on Saturday that he had de- cided to reduce the rent an all his property in town by ten percent. As he has forty-two tenants this will' mean quite a crimp in his income, a matter of 8500 or more. AMONG THE CHURCHES The International and Interdenom- inational World Day of Prayer of the Women's Missionary •Society will, this year, be observed in Wesley - Willie church, on Friday, Feb. 12th, at three o'clock. All women are invited. Presbyterian Church Sermon subject: "Does the Church Stand Condemned in the Light of Recent Events in the Far East?" St. Paul's Church The W. A. will meet on Monday afternoon, instead of Tuesday, the regular day of meeting, at the home of Mrs. T. W. Hawkins at three - o'clock. Wesley -Willis 'United Church Morning sermon subject on Sone day: "Our Changing Morals," Even, ing: "The Man Who Played Fast and Loose." The regular monthly meeting of' the W. M. S. will be held at Mos. Gandier's on Thursday afternoon, Feb. 4th, at three o'clock. Group one will take charge. The W. A. will meet on Friday af- ternoon of this; week at two o'clock in the church hall. The GNPs Club will meet in the church hall on Tuesday evening at eight o'clock. Miss R. V. Irwin wig' give some extracts from Sherwood' Eddy's book on India. A full atteue dance of members is requested. Vis - Rotel always welcome. The annual congregational meeting was held yesterday evening when a good attendance was present and en- coureging reports given by all the• organizatious. The total sum of ber of invitations were sent out, to 810,500 bas been raised in the past the members of the Golf and Boevi- ing Clubs and their friends in Clin- ton and also to a number out of town. About , two hundred were in attendance and the affair was voted one of the most enjoyable ever staged in Clinton. A visitor from another town told a member oe the committee that it was "the nicest dance" be had ever attended. The committee in charge spared no pains to make the affair a success. Ontario Street United Church The hall was decorated prettily, the 1Vrorning sermon subject: "The stage being especially attractive Brooding Spirit and the Chaos." Er - looking, the orchestra bringing along ening: "Getting Along With Other certain decorations to deck it up. People." The dance was more formal than Special music and a cordial wels many held from time to time. Many mom to all. of the ladies wore now and pretty The annual congregational meet- frocke and the men also appeared in ing was -held on Wednesday, January - formal dress, giving an appearance 27th, at 8 p.m, Rev. F. G. Verrill in of elegance to the scene which is not the chair and Oliver ;fuels appoint - present at more informal gatherings. ed as secretary. Howard Trewartha was elected to the Trustee Board. 0. J. Jervis, 0. W. Potter, L. Tyndall and .Dr. 5. S, Evans were elected as elders for a teem of three years. IL S. ,Turner, H. Trewartha, G. 11. Elliott and Thos. Livingstone were appointed 'as Stewards tor a term of three years. Reports of amounts raised by the, several societies were as follows: W.M.S., $615; Ladies' Aid, $864; Sun- day School, 8278; Young Peoples' League, $110, $100 to Missions; Mis- sion Band, $3.00; •Gerl's ,Club, $74.00.. The amount •of $1,050 was given to; M. and M. Fund. The pastor report-• ed having attended 26 funerals and' performed. 4 wedding ceremonies. A vote of appreciation was ten- dered to Mr. Verrill- for his labors, also ineluding Mrs. Merrill. The lade Shaw, Mrs and IVIrs. C. G. Middleton les served refreshments at the close, and Mee and Mrs. 0, L. Paisley, . i of the business eeseican pear, ineluding $3,773 for current ex- penses; 83,100 building fund; 82,400 21. and M. Fund; and 2700 raised by the W.M.S. Tho Sunday school, Girls' Club, Y.P.S. and Mission 'Band League all reported smaller sums, A. hearty vote oe appreciation NVa, given to the pastor, Rev. D. E. Fos, ter, for bis work. At the conclusion the ladies served refreshments. The music was furnished by the Olin Brown Orchestra and so satis- factory did it and the state of the floor prove that dancing was kept up until a late hour, or rather, an early hour the following morning. Azgangernents were made for the serving of refreshen.ents downstairs, and so well did they work out that the catering was carried out very smoothly and easily. The following ladies and gentle- men were the patrons: Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Sharp, Mr. and Mts. J. J. Zapfe, Ur. and and Mrs. G. D. 1Vro- Taggart, Col. and Mrs. H. 21. Combe, Col, and Mrs. H. T. Ranee, Major and l'Os. M. D. 1VecTaggarb, Mr. and Mrs. 3. E. Hovey, Dr. and IVIrs. S. C. Ganjier, Dr, and ' Mrs, J.