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The Clinton News Record, 1932-03-17, Page 1The. News -Record Est. 1878' NO- 2562 -53rd YEAR WITI WHICH ' INCORPORAT ED THE CLINTON NEW ERA The New Era Est. 180Ia CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 1932 hipGrtant Announcement BIG CUT IN THE PRICE OF SILVERWARE ADAM, GROSVENOR, DEAUVILLE AND OTHER PATTERNS Sante Quality as here -to tore, but a great saving in price FILL OUT YOUR SETS NOW. ABOUT 20% OFF PRICES THAT PREVAILED IN DECEMBER Jeweler and Optometrist 11ir Phone 174w and 174j IT ', re. Which .+ ik` , for If is a., ? �•:r�i Comes so This Year? re , _ i N " .t 'arly Your entire ensemble may be purchased here with utmost con- fidence that your choice is made from the Latest Styles the large Fashion Centres are Showing. t The prices, too, are exceedingly low as compared with those of previous seasons. " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE " _.n d. � f tir r7,w1if i ki 6 iliie ,. k3^ WE ARE SHOWING rTHE CORRECT I lin°. '." g els DIIW EN SIONS SUITABLE FOR ALL FACES There's no standard shape of face, so no •one shape of Hat will suit all men. The SOFT HAT is always a popular style in the spring. We have a great variety of styles in new colourings, Conserve- vative Shapes, and snappy modelg for smart young men . $2.50, $195, 53,95, 55.00 ASK TO SEE OUR'SPECIAL HAT, SILK LINED AT. $2.50 - IT IS A REAL BUY. THF 11001119 CLOTHING ,. " A SQUARE DEAL FOR EVERY MAN " 1 THE MARKETS Wheat, 55c. Barley, 85c. Oats, 25e. Eggs, 100 to I6c.. Butter, 1 e 8. Buckwheat, 85c. Live frogs, $4.50. THE TOWN COUNCIL • The town coutieil held its post- poned meeting on Monday evening, although to get the required number out some telephoning had to be done. Mayor Cooper was still confined to his bed, so the meeting opened with Reeve Elliott in the chair and pre- sent, Councillors Paisley, Cook, Ckieh and Churchill. Councillor Livermore arrived later. Acting -Mayor Elliott expressed re- gret at the continued illness of Mayor Cooper and the hope that he would soon recover, and during the evening the following resolution. moved by Councillor Paisley and se- conded by Councillor Crich, was pas- sed: That this council wish to express regret at the illness of his worship, Mayor Cooper and requests the clerk to communicate to Mr. Cooper the council's sincere good wishes for his speedy restoration to health, After the reading of the minutes of last meeting communications were read as follows: From G. Vaullorne asking that a sidewalk be Iaid down the north side of Wellington street, where he recently purchased a house, If not a sidewalk, then a crossing from the other side, would be ap- preciated, On motion of Councillors Paisley and Cook this was Ieft in the hands of the chairman of the street committee to look into and report. From the Horticultural Society asking for a grant of $100 to assist in civic improvement during the coming sunnier. Secretary H. E. Rorke of the Horticultural Society was present and on request of the acting -mayor addressed the council. He said the Society had planned ex- tensive civic work this spring and that they needed the grant asked for. They would accept whatever grant the council saw tit to give, however, and do the best they could with it. He said he did not think the citizens would lilce to have the work of the Society given up. It was intended to hold some flower shows the corning season, On notion of Councillors Cook and Cala the sum of $50,00 was granted, same grant as last year. Counter Bros. wrote asking a re- duction in the amount of the licenses paid by them for bowling, pool and cigarette selling. 'On motion of Councillors Paisley and Cook it was decided to reduce the price of bowl- ing licenses from $50 to $25 and tho chief and clerk were instructed to renew all cigarette and bowling lic- enses which were in force last year. The auditors' report of the finances of the town, schools and library was received, read and adopted, on motion of councillors Paisley and Crich. Chairman Crich of the street re- ported that the streets were in very bad shape and would need much work the conking seeing. Acting -Mayer Elliott reported that he had taken upon himself to order the breaking of the road to the cem- etery last •week, as the cemetery chairman was not available at the time and a funeral was to be held. s Some discussion took place as to the number of transients during the month who had arkecl for meals. But the majority seemed to think the town -was getting off very safely by handing nut a few meals. When transients call at the homes of citi- zens for meals it is the better plan to send them to the office of Chief Stang, when they will be given food, and shelter, if necessary. • Chairman Paisley of the finance department read the following re- port for the month, Street Account Paysheet . 16.85 • Electric Light Account P, U. Com., street lighting160.52 Property Account • P. U. Com. light hall lamps15.70 P. U. Con., rest room 1.00 M'rs. J. Brown, rest room 1.00 Sutter, Perdue, glass, oil, etc2..30 D. E. Closet Account A. Fulford, salary for Feb. , . 65.00 Cemetery Account' M. MeEwan, salary for Feb., 50.00 Treasurer' of Hullett share of snow fence . 46.90 Salaries Account R. E. llfanning, sal. for Feb, 58.88 L. Stong, sal. for Feb. 70.83 E. Grealis, sal. for Feb 58, 88' S. L. Lucas, auditor 1'5,00 J. Wiseman, auditor • 15.00 Fire andWater Wa ex Aecottnt G. Hanley, bal. care fire truck 11.46 Grants Account P. U. Conn., light, g , K -Ray has, 82,71 CharityAccount W. G'ItleiI,' bread, etc. THE HOME PAPER: Charlie Koo, 48 meals, tramps Printing Account G. E. Hali, print. forms, etc Postage Account Stamps Insurance Account North-Western estern Ins floe Prem, , on Town hail Gore Ins. Co. prem. town hall t ' s e i firmen Policy Y Incidental Account Fire truck license Two year's hall license , • Typewriting . Ii, E. Rorke, writing up roll. Bell Telephone Co. rent, acct. Thistle Rubber Type Co. stamps E. C. Vanceo Ca. Dog tax Municipal World, blank fortis etc. RECEIPTS L. STONG- Market scales . 54.65 Hall rent . . 28.00 M. McEwan, work20.001 E. Grealis, stock scales Fines County of Huron, work Department of Public Works CHAUTAUQUA NEXT WEEK Chautauqua opens in Clinton next Tuesday evening, with a play: "Bought and Paid For," presented by the Peerless Players. The second day will have a trave- logue in the afternoon by Mrs. Al- bert Vierra, who will tell about Haw- aii, and in the evening a musical group, under the leadership of Mr. Vierra will give a program of Haw- aiian music. On Thursday evening Hugo Brandt a Polish composer will give a musi- cal program and Elwood T. Bailey !will give a Teeters, "All Aboard." On Monday, the fourth day, there will be a popular entertainment, Sue Hastings' Marionettes, in the after- noon, end in the evening anothee play, "Old Crusty Takes the Aie, l Afternoon programs commence at half -past three, the evening at eight o'clock. 12.00 19.10 5,00 8,00 16.00 67.95 2.00 6.00 1.75 10.00 9.75 1.75 4.86 33.93 42,65 12.20 10.00 43.75 25.75 THE SCHOOL CONCERTS In spite of the belated winter wee. titer and the prevalence of colds and flu the Public School Concerts, given in the town hall on Thursday and Friday evenings of last week, proved to be almost as successful as ever, nothing falling down except the ate tendanee, and that was really not so far short as might have been expect- ed, The stage was prettily decorated and the program was all right, front the opening chorus, "0 Canada," sung by the whole school, Mr. A. W. An- derton, musical instructor, at the pi- ano, until the good night song, it nev- er lacked interest. Principal G. H. Jefferson acted as chairman and he expressed himself pleased with the progress made by the pupils in the study of music. One pupil in a recent examination, he said, made ninety-seven out of a pos. sible one hundred marks. It would he 'unfair, perhaps, to single any one performance out from the rest, as all, both the little and the older, did so well, A pickaninnio donee by the primary class, was very cute and much enjoyed, part songs, "Pilgrim Way," "Land of My Fath- ers" "When Winds Breathe Soft," by senior pupils; an Italian folk dance by senior boys and girls; a farm yard song by the primary class and a Maypole dance by a number of girls, in charming costumes, were 'all very nicely done and much enjoyed, while the .old songs, "Afton Water" "Annie Laurie" and "Ye Banks and Braes," are always popular. The lit- tle Japanese operetta, "The Stolen Jade," was prettily presented in two Bets by the juniors and the hearty singing of "God ;Save the King" brought the program to a close. The presentation of these concerts each year is a good way of letting the public see what progress the children are making in their study of music: It also means a good deal of work on the part of the musical in- structor, Mr. Anderton, and. also on the part of the teachers of the sever- al rooms, who take a great deal of pains to see that their changes acquit themselves creditably. And, last but not Least, it 'means a Large einpendi- tuxe of time and trouble Ion- the part of the members of the Horne and School Club, who are responsible for providing of the costumes, stage de - Orations, etc. and to these a great deal of thesuccess of the program is due: The proceeds of the concerts - go into the treasury of.the H. and S. Club tc help defray elta the expensesenses in- curred from. time to trine in otlnnee , tion with the Antal. The ladies of this service club have been doing Some exeeIlent work during the past few years, and deserve the thanks of .96 the citizens. • EASTER EARLY THIS YEAR Easter .Sunday is on March 27th this year, Which is the earliest Easter since 1921, when it fell on the salve date. Easter was on March 23rd in 1918,ithe normal and n i p ural course thin Will not occur again fox 100 years, nor will Easter be so early as this year until 1940. • SCOUT1; T IN'VESTURE URB The Clinton Boy Scant Troup will have an investur•e meeting in the downstairs hall of Wesley -Willis church on Friday evening of thio week, commencing "at half past sev- en. lire. Edgar. T. Jones of Toronto will the present to conduct the cere- mony. All boys in town who are inter ested in scouting, also parents are invited to attend the gathering. A .SUDDEN DEATH Friends in Clinton and Goderich Township, as well as Goderich were shocked on Sunday by news of the death ;of Mary Louise Wdiitely, wife of James Connolly, president of the Goderich Industrial Exhibition. A- part front a slight indisposition de- ceased was in her usual good health until within a few hours of her pas- sing. She was born in Godericl•, Township and had been a lifelong resident of this section. She was a prominent worker and office holder in St. George's Anglican Church, Be- sides her husband, one daughter, Mrs. (Rev,) Harry Wright, of Amhest burg, survives. The funeral was largely attended on Tuesday afternoon, St. George's church being well filled with citizens from Goderich and the surrounding country, who carne to honor the memory of one who had given freely of her time and talent in the ser- vice of the church, and to her friends The service was conducted _by Rev, J. Ii. N. Mills, the rector, assisted by Rev. Archdeacon Jones -Bateman, A profusion of lovely flowers sur- rounded the casket, among them be- ing beautiful floral tributes from friends in Goderich and other points; from personal friends and from -or- ganizations with which she or her husband were connected. Mrs. Connolly was laid to rest in the family plot in Maitland ceme- tery, The pallbearers were Dr. J, B. Whitely, Harold Blackstone, Ray Patterson, Melville ;Sturdy, -John Whitely and W'iliiam Edward. Friends from a distance who at- tended the funeral included: Rev, H. Wright and Mrs. Wright, Amherst - burg; Mr. Janes Ford, Mr. and Mrs. Manning, Mr. and Mrs. BMo'rish. Mrs. Howard CIark and Mrs. William Clark, Clinton. AMONG THE CHURCHES Presbyterian Church Sunday morning sermon subject: "The Agony of Injustice," Ontario Street United Church The minister's Sunday morning subject: "The Triumphal Entry." Evening: "Pilate Washing His Hands." The W. M. S. will hold its Easter Thankoffering meeting on Tuesday afternoon, March 22nd, at three o'- clock in the Sunday school room, Miss Gray of Edmonton, Alta., will be the guest speaker A musical program is also ,being prepared and a social heir will be spent at the conclusion of the program. Wesley -Willis United Church The minister's Sunday morning sermon subject will be: "The Trium- phal Entry." Evening: "Christ and Pilate," During the morning worship a special service will be held for the ordination of the recently -appointed elders, when the following will be ordained to the work of elders: M. T. Curless, Edward Glen, sr., Wm. Mc- Ewen, George VanEorne, C. J. Wal• lis, James Scott, W. Glen Cook, W. H. Hellyar, G. H. Jefferson, E. Pat- erson, N. W. Trewartha, A. J. Tyn4 doll, A. T. Cooper„ J. V. Diehl, B, R. Higgins, H. E. Rorke, John Jervis and Rev, A. A. Holmes. A, special service will be held ir this church on Good Friday morn- ing. St. Paul's Church The l7eIlowship has had very in- structive and inspirational addresses from Mr. Jefferson, Dr. Thompson, and Mr: Trewartha recently, and these speakers have been greatly ap- preciatecl. Col. H..B. Combe, will be guest speajcer• on Sunday, March 21st,, His subject will be "The History of St. Paul's, and its Rectors," and as the church approaches its centennial will be highly interesting. Visitors always welcomed. Hun, of meeting, 2.30 pan. 'The weekly meeting of the A.Y, P.A. will be held usual as u u on Pieties?' evening at 8 o'clock. Miss Stone will give an address on the "League of Nations," by request, .cit this oc; casion an Ian a attendance d a g a a is hoped for, as this will be a pert in. teresting nneeting. L.O.B.A, ENTERTAINS Huron Lodge No. 877, LA.B.A, en- tertained the members of Murphy. Lodge, L.O.L. No. 710, on Tuesday evening, when there was a good re- presenton of, both lodges and a pleasanf time was spent. Contest: and cards occupied the first part of the evening,followed fo owed by a dance; af- ter refreshments were served Mur, phy Lodge members are thoroughly convinced that Huron Lodge No. 377 are very successful hostesses. HOME AND SCHOOL CLUB The Home and School Club met in the Public school on Tuesday even. ing, the attendance being smaller than usual owing, no doubt, to the fact that so many ate kept in by colds. Several of the officers were absent and in the absence of the president Mrs. A. T. Cooper occupied the chair. A musical program was prepared by Mrs. Perdue, wile pre- sided at the piano, Jack Perdue played a saxophone number, his mother accompanying him, and he and George Elliott contributed a niouthorgan duet. Mr. G. H. Jefferson was the speak- er of the evening, choosing as his subject: "The Beginnings of English Drama," which he made both very interesting and very instructive. He also read portions 1of Shakespeare's poems. His address showed a vast amiount of study and it was much appreciated by the club members. The report of the treasurer showed that the financial results of the school concerts held last week were very satisfactory. DEATH OF MISS A. BROWN The death occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs, David Elliott on Thursday last of Miss Annie Brown, aged seventy years. Miss Brown was born in Scotland, coming to Canada with other stent• bets of her family, when she was a- bout fifteen years of age,. and she had spent the past fifty years in Clinton and surrounding community She had been in failing health for nearly a year. She was averse tr consulting doctors, however, and when she consented to do so her case was too far gone to be remedied. A nephew and his daughter, Mr. Chas. Harper, Jr. and Mrs. Reid of Toron to, arrived just before her death, and a brother-in-law, Mr. Chas, Hari per, Sr,, also tante up for the fun. eral. The funeral took place from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elliott On Saturday afternoon, the service at both house and graveside being con- ducted by the Rev. P. G. Partin. The pallbearers were: Messrs. Wm. and Thos. Chapman, W. Sinclair, A. Col- well, Chas Harper, Jr„ and D. El. Batt. Interment was made in Ciintor cemetery. BASKETBALL GABLES The local collegiate gymnasium was the battle ground for two very interesting games of basketball. on Friday evening last, when the Westervelt Business Col- lege Grads of London, boys' and girls' teams, tried oseclusions with the C. C. I. teams, The girls were evenly matched and the score of 37 for the C.C.', and 35 for Westervelts just a- bout indicates the relative strength of the teams. The boys of the C. C. I. did not fare so well. The visi- tors outscored them by a 9 point mar- gin in a 25 to 16 score. An ad- vantage in weight and possibly some in team play were deciding factors in favor of the business collegians. Both games were good to see, and it is vie possible that when the re- turn games are played in the Forest City the boys may reverse the score, The line-up of the teams were as follows: Westervelt girls -,D. Winder, for- ward (14); E. Harpon, forward (7); V. Cunningham. forward (10); D. Walker, back (4); F. Mayne, back; E. Eat -le, hack; E. Hall, back. Clinton girls -,H, Gandier•, for- ward (15); R. Pickett, forward (18) ; V. Root; back; M. Ross, forward, (4); Isabel Holmes, back; J. Harris, sub; T. Manning, back; I. Biggart back. Referee -Miss Glover, COI. staff. Westervelt boys -- Hoskins, for- ward (6); Rivers. forward (4); Stephenson, forward (7); Dr.otugole, back (2); O'Hara, back (6). Clinton boys -H. Gibbs, forward. S. Cook, forward (2) ; T. Roes, for- ward; J. Gandier, ,back (8) ; G. Holmes back(2); F. Weston', foe - ward; E. +Campbell, back (4). 1 Referee -R. H. Alliin, C,C,T, staff, After the games the C.C.L. staff served coffee andsandwiches, v sa nh s, fol• lowing which a delightful hour was spent in dancing and games. " LITTLE LOCALS l Listowel snowmobile truck was in town yesterday, Caretaker Walton of the Postoffice was of those who has had a bout with the flu. But he's out agate. About half the students and some. of the teachers of Clinton schoole are laid upt 't this is weak with colds or. influenza. 1 A meeting of all committees in connection with the Chautauqua will ' be held at eight o'clock on Friday evening at the Clin•- ton Inn, Albert street. The chair- man trusts that all will make an ef- fort to be present. Mr. G. E. Hall of The News -Re- cord spent from Friday morning un- til Tuesday morning at home With.• an attack of flu. And some of the other members of the staff have been about half sick all week. • The W. C. T. U. wiII meet on Fri-. day afternoon at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Kennedy, Ontario street. lFor the past week the noon train from Toronto has been hauled up by a big oil engine, making the trip' with little noise and fuss, and ap- parently, to the satisfaction of all.. ' 4V11AT ABOUT THE BIRDS? What are the poor birds doing this - hard weather? That is a question• which has been asked more than once during the past week or so but few of us knew, unless we happened' to have a few pets to which we threw crumbs occasionally. Sam Castle, Jr, however, who is always interested in anything that Hyde near to nature, discovered on Monday what a good many are do- ing, they are perishing from cold and exposure. He picked up a dozen o so starlings at his father's slaugh- ter house which had been unable le withstand the cold. There were dozens of ethers which seemed to be quite spry and lively, also sparrows, and he fed them and put a fire on so that they might have a nice warm chimney to cuddle around. The birds. no -doubt, even as you and I, have become a bit soft during- the uringthe mild winter we have had and the: recent old snap has been hard on them. Some rains had returned, al-• so meadow larks, but Sant says these have sense enough to go south for a spell when caught ie a storm and -when food becomes scarce owing rte a fall of snow. The starlings are comparatively new in this part of the country, have ing only been about for the past cou- ple of years, and they may not be the most desirable of feathered crew, tures. But they are rather pretty and are amusing in that they have the gift of being able to imitate othv er birds. HOCKEY 1 An exhibition game of hockey war played Iast night in the local rine between Seallarth and Clinton, the score being a tie, 3-3. It was a gotta exhibition of hockey and enjoyed by a good number of fans, On Friday evening, March 18th, the Hensall hockey team will play the local intermediates in an exhib ition game in the Clintian arena.. This game will be a fast game as Hensall has a lot of good puck chas- ers. Everybody should turn out n., this Wright be the last game of th- season. There was but a fair turn -out to witness the hockey game in the local rink or Saturday night last when the London post office intermediates in the Civil Service League, playo:i' Clinton O.H.A. intermediates. Those who did attend were treated to soma first-class hrckey, though the score was somewhat lob sided, the local: having a 4 -goal margin in a 7-3 re- sult. The post office people claimed they were minus one or two of their regulars, which may have had some bearing on the uneven score. The', lircals, however, played the best: game of the season and had they been in as gond fern in their group gannet.: might now have been in line for round with the Mc brass, instead of Goderich sailors, who won the group and beat Harriston in the first round, of the semi-finals. Twyford, in goal for the locale did stellar work and turned aside many shots. The goals by periods. were: First period, Clinton 2, London 0; second period, 'Clinton 2; London 1; -third period, Clinton 8, London, 2 C. W;. Draper refereed the game with . entire satisfaction to Bath teams, A return game will be played in London on the occasion of the Civil Service annual skating party,' the date for which has not yet been set,:. Clinton -Twyford, goal; Kennedy and Elliott, defense; Rath, centre; Cooper and McEwvan, forwards; Pic. kott, !Gibbs and Campbell, alternates. ternates. (More local on page 4