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The Clinton News Record, 1932-07-21, Page 1The News -Record Est, 1878 WITH WHICH ' IS INCORPOIAT ED THE CLINTON NEW ' ERA NO. 5280 -54th YEAR CO KEEPS GOOD TIME ,SOM;ETTMES 0000 WATCHES MISBEHAVE BECAUSE TIHEY CANT HELPIT They often do not get the care they should. Dirt accumulates, the watch gets irratic, perhaps stops altogether. Now we can turn a watch like that into a useful timepiece a- gain for very little money. We would take it apart, clean it, thor- oughly, put it together, and hand it back to you as .good as new. Try us—Satisfaction Guaranteed. o. ( Headquarters for Watch and Jewelery Repairs Jeweler and Optometrist Phone 174w and 174j . r'aie Advantage Offer i This We believe proper care of Silk Hosiery tends considerably to lengthen the wear F� SNE 'EEK ONLY 1 We offer a package of LUX with every pair of our Special 98c Hose This is a New Line which we wish to introduce, and which compares favorably with $1.50 qualities. KLEENEX 35c size now selling at 25e All shades in Stock " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE " THE VETERANS' PICNIC The annual Huron Couhty Veter- ans' ens picnic was held in Clan Gregor Square, Bayfield, yesterday afternoon when a large number of veterans, their families and friends gathered and spent a happy afternoon togeth- er. • A full program of games was run off, men, women and children partici- pating. Exeter won the tug of war. Exeter and Goderich tried conclus- ions first and Clinton and Seaforth, the first -mentioned in each case com- ing out winners. Then Clinton and Exeter "tugged," the southern town's representatives. walking •off with their opponents. In the baseball game Clinton won the final. Seaforth played Exeter, 'winning, -While Clinton won from Goderich and in the playoff Clinton made the winning score. in Th for cis CAN T. H. Wigginton says that he has all the saws and machines which cut out the original scrolls and trim- s uses on the Hydro building; The weather was a little threaten- ing but the rain kept off and the afternoon proved very' successful. The supper was all that even the rot exacting veteran could wish r and, after the strenuous exer- cises of the afternoon,• was much en- joyed. N TURN' OUT CURLICUES 0 The New Era` Est. 1886 CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 21, 1932 DEATH OF MAJOR MCTAGGART It was with sincere regret that the citizens of Clinton and vicinity received the news of the death of Major Malcolm D. McTaggart on Thursday last, Major McTaggart's death resulted from a malignant af- fection of the throat, from which he had suflered for some months and theskill of the most which baffled s 1 expert Specialists. Major McTaggart, a member of ono of Clinton's best known families and a man who had spent practically all his life here, was known to every man, woman and child in town and comnunity and his passing leaves a vacancy in the business and social life of the town. He was a son of the late Malcolm McTaggart and his wife, Margaret, Hart, pioneer resi- dents of Huron County, and was born at Kippen, Jan: 30th, 1878. Later the faniily came to Clinton and for Years Mr. McTaggart the elder car- ried on a manufacturing business here. Major McTaggart .received his Public and secondary school educa- tion hero and in his early manhood went into partnership with his elder brother, G. D. MeTaggart, who had established a private banking busi- ness. The business was continued un- der the firm name, McTaggart Bros., from that timd until the summer of 1927, when Mr. G. D. IVfcTaggart withdrew and the business was con- tinued by Major McTaggart until April this year, when owing to fail. ing health, he sold out to the Bank 'Of Montreal. During their business career the McTaggart Bros.. and later Maj Mc a tenjoyedwide o aular- T Al gg apopular- ity amongst business sten and farm- ers, and when the business changed hands a few months ago there were many customers who had continued doing business with the institutior over a period of thirty or forty years. Major McTaggart was always in, terested in military affairs and was for many years a member and an officer of the Canadian militia, be- ing an officer of the Huron Regiment the old 33rd, and he went overseas with the 1Glst, Hurons, as paymas- ter. which have rotted with age and have other buildings in been removed, and o r b g town and community, so if anyone wants to so adorn a building he will know where to go. It appears that styles in architecture change just as styles in snaking dresses or the trimming of hats, and such scrolls and curlicues are no longer in de- mand. HAWiS—BRANT Major McTaggart is survived by bis wife, formerly Miss Edith Broder, of Morrisburg, one son and three daughters: Malcolm Douglas of the Bank of Commerce, Toronto, Mary F. Eolith •Catherine and Janet Agnes at home. One brother, George D. Mc- Taggart, also of Clinton, survives. St. Paul's Church, Avenue Road, Toronto, was the scene of the mar- riage of ar-riage.of Gertrude Brant, daughter of Mrs. L. Rousseau, Clinton and Mr. Jame§ M. Haws, Toronto, son of Mfrs. Charlotte Haws, Fergus. Rev. Dr. Newton Powell officiated. The bride wore a graceful gown of green lace made on long fitting lines, and carried a bouquet of premier rosea and maiden hair fern. The couple were attended by Mr. and Maes. Percy Walker of Toronto. Following the ceremony the wedding dinner was served.at the 'Grafton Villa.. The happy couple left on a motor trip to Muskoka and other points re- turning July 17th, spending the weer.' end with the bride's mother, Mrs. L. Rousseau, in town. Mr. Haws is one of the :chartered accountants who examined the muni- cipal accounts in ,Clinton. last winter and is known to many in town Clinton friends extend to the young couple goodwishes for a happy and ,, prosperous future. Major McTaggart was a Presby- terian in religion and a Conserva- tive in 'politics. He was a public- spirited citizen and some years ago presented to the Clinton Hospital Board the old 'McTaggart residence next to his own residence, Shipley street, for use as a hospital. During the past couple of years he has been taking a special interest in the cul- tivation of flowers and had enlarged his lawn and gardens by extending them across the width of the proper- ty between his own residence and the hospital grounds, which had for- merly been used in growing roots or grain. He had been taking a deep personal interest in the beautifica tion of these grounds and gave con- stant supervision to them. The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon to Clinton Cemetery, with full military honors. A service was held in the Presbyterian church, ev E. Deegan, con- ductedthe byR .0 D g , and attended by a large gathering of friends, including many of those prominent in the district's military circles. The officers of the First Huron Regiment and reserve battalion, with the veterans of the district, attended in a body under command of Lt. -Col. J. F. Sturdy, 0.0., of the Huron Reg- iment. At the graveside R, S. M. James, of Goderich, was in charge of the firing squad, while Bugler Mor- gan Agnew sounded the "Last Post." Officers in the line were: Lt. -Col,. A. S. 'Sturdy, OC., Huron Regiment, Major K. McGoon, Major T. W. Mor- gan, Capt. H. A. 'McIntyre, Capt. S. W. Archibald, Capt. McLean, Capt. I . McLean, Capt. F. 0. Ford, Capt. F. G. Thompson, Lt. H. Town, Lt. D. Nairn; Lieut. ,Sturdy, Lt. Crich, Lt. H. Manning, Lt. L. McKnight. Honorary pallbearers were person- al friends and military comrades, Col. H. B. 'Combe, Clinton; Lt. -Cal. J. W. Sham, Clinton; Lt. -Col. H. T. Rance, Clinton; Lt. Col, G. Dunlop, Goderich; Lt. -Col W. J. Holman, London, and rLt.-Cal. Duncan Ross, Lucas. Active pallbearers were near- ly all members of the 161st oyerseas battaltion, L. One, R. Tasker, M. 'Counter, M. ,Schoenhals, F. Murdoch and F. Pingland. THE HOME PAPER,. TI -IE MARKETS • Wheat, 550. Barley, 400. Oats, 32c. Eggs, 12e to 14c. Butter, 15c to 16e. L've Hogs, $4.00. t Lambs, $6.50. AMONG THE CHURCHES Wesley -Willis United Church Union services of the two United Church congregations and the Pres- byterian congregation will be contin- ued in this church for the following] three'SundaYs. Rev. D. E. Foster will be in charge. SUCCESSFUL NORMALITES Clinton students who were suc- cessful in obtaining their Normal certificates were: Permanent first class, bliss Marion E. ,Thompson (se- Tend year). Interim First Class: Miss Marion Forbes. Interim: Second Class: Brenton Ilellyar, Bert Middleton. CLINTON WINS AT BOWLS The Clinton Bowling Club put on a very successful tournament on Mon- day evening, when rinks were in at- tendance from Blyth, Brussels, Gode- rich, Mitchell, Stratford, and Wing - ham, besides the locals, of whom there were five rinks. There were four rinks here from Goderich. The green was in perfects condition and geed bowling was the order of the evening. Of the three games bowled two wins were made by Clinton rinks. limon--tHr B I Roberton, C t a dy, al , Rev. K. McGoun, 3 wins plus 15, winning first prize. Mitchell—McClocklin, 2 wins plus 13, second prize. Heard, Knight, Counter, Penneba- ker, 2 wins, plus 13, third prize. Goderich—McNee, skip, 1 win plus 8, winning mystery prize. LITTLE LOCALS Monday, Aug. lst, will be civic holiday in Clinton and Monday, Sept, 5th, Labor Day. July can nearly always be depend- ed upon to supply some nice warm days, no natter what sort of freak weather she may put imp at times. The Baptist church held their an- nual picnic at Bayfield on Saturday when a very happy time was spent in games, races, water sports, etc. It was quiet in Clinton yesterday afternoon, all the veterans and their families being at Bayfield attending the Huron County. Vetenans' annual picnic, STILL QUITE ILL • Mr. A. J. McMurray of Harriston, a former citizen of Clinton, who has been ill forsome weeks but whowee thought to ,be somewhat improved took a turn for the worse a week er and. 1patient in so ago n is io w ,a the Guelph hospital His friends . here trust that his condition may soon show some improvement. Mrs. Elizabeth Kennedy, who went to Harriston, to be with her sister, Mrs. McMurray, was taken ill thole and is under the care of a doctor. A SAD HAPPENING • Charles Mennell, age twenty-seven years, and son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Mennell, of Harpurhey, formerly of Clinton, who had been a patient for some time in a London hospital, was brought home for a short holiday ov- er the week -end, thinking the change would be beneficial. When the time arrived for him to return to London he eluded the officials and ran away. He was later found dead, by his own hand, in a barn on the London Road on Monday evening, about four mile: south of Clinton. The funeral takes place from the residence of his par- ents this afternoon. Interment will be made in Clinton cemetery. ANOTHER FAMILY PICNIC The Cochrane family, of whom Mrs. H. D. Cameron and the Misses Cochrane of town are members, held a family picnic at Bayfield last week. the first of the kind, but so pleasant a time was spent that it will prob- ably not be the last. About fifty were present and the afternoon was spent in games, races. etc., swim- ming in the lake and the enjoyment of the good things the well -packed baskets contained. PASSTNG.OF W. W. COLLYE1I The death occurred at his home in the Lakeview Mansions, Toronto, ori, Friday, of Wilfred W, Collyer, form- erly of Clinton. He had been in fail- ing health for a year, but had only been confined t hisbe for a fort- nighti o f o d r night before his death. Mr. Collyer was born in Montreal fifty-two years ago and received his 1 n He to e1 c ti n' in Hamilton. TT cam tua o II e Clinton as a young man 'and was an employee of the Jackson Mfg., Com- pany for fifteen years. While in Clinton he was married to Elizabeth Gardner, who survives him, togeth- er with their two daughters, Audrey and Doris. Two sisters also survive, Mrs. Walter Campbell of Toronto and Mrs. •Henry Van Dyke of Stafford. Vt. A twin brother, Agustus, also for years a citizen of Clinton, died suddenly in London seven years ago. For some time and tip to his last illness he was a valued employee of the General motors of Canada, Osh- awa, but kept his residence in Toron- to. The funeral was held from the Norman A. Craig. funeral parlors, Queen street, West, on Monday after- noon to Park Lawn Cemetery. The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. Dr. Laidlaw of Erskine Upited Church and the pallbearers were: Elmer Miller. Geo. Duncan, Stanley Byam, Walter Campbell, George Witham and Campbell New- man. Those present included: Mr. and Mrs, John H. Cochrane, Mr. and Mrs. John Cochrane, Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. M. Elliott. William Elliott, Mildred Elliott, Ag- nes Cochrane, Anne Cochrane, Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Cochrane, Mr. W. J Jarrett, Mary Cameron, Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Cameron, Mac Cameron' Centralia; Mrs. L. S. Eller, Gwendol yn Einer, Donald Eller, Sudbury; M. A. Horton, Pearl Anderson, Mrs. E. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. J. Harvey, Irma J. Ferguson, Mrs. Blanche Mc- Allister, Peggy Fuss, Mr, and Mrs. J. A. McAllister, Mr. and Mrs. II. DTc1YIurtie, Alex. Mc1VInrtie, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Love, Mr, and Mrs. H. Fuss Mrs. Ross Dick, Toronto; Douglas and Agnes Cameron, Agnes Love Jean Cameron, Annie Jarrett, And- rey Cochrane, Mr. and Mrs. John Love, Allan Love, Edna 'Cochrane. Jean Love, Margaret Love, Mr. and Mrs. R. McAllister, Jeanette McAl- lister, Ruth McAllister, Allan Coch- rane. Jessie Cameron, Helen Ander- son, Kathleen Cameron, Anna Love. Col. H. B. Combe was again chos- en president of the South Huron Lib, -Conservative Association. Mrs. N. W. Trewartha was appointed third vie© president. Miss Violet Fremlin of Clintor took the highest marks of any stud- ent writing in the recent entrance examinations in East Huron, 686 out of a total of 750. The first baseball game of the leag- ue series will be played on the local diamond this evening between Clin- ton and Iiensel'. Come out and see the boys make a win. Town Clerk Manning, who under- wentor appendicitis an operation f in the Clinton Hospital a fortnight ago, has so far recovered as to be able to be taken to his home. How does your garden grow? Mrs J. V. Diehl brought into Tho News- Record office on Tuesday specimens' of dahlias and gladiolo. These are exceptionally early. Can anyone come up to this? The United ,church .congregation in Brussels held a reception for the Rev. C. J. Moorehouse, on their arriv- al to take over their new charge. Their Clinton friends will wish them a happy sojourn there. At a meeting of the Public School board, on Friday evening last Mise Grace Venner, who has been teach- ing at Thornbury, was engaged to fill the vacancy on the staff left by the resignation\ of Miss Pepepr. Miss Straughan of New York City, a former citizen of Clinton, is camps ing at Burks. 11/Liss Straughan has always had a soft spot for this old camping ground and comes back to it at intervals when she wants` a real rest. A communication sent to this of- fice too late for last week and signed "Ratepayer," cannot be pub- lished until the name of the writer is sent, in. The News -,Record must have the name of the writer,, of any con Interment, in the family plot in Clinton cemetery. mmiicatien, not necessarily foo pub - Clinton oof ofgood faith SORRY TO SAY FAREWELL The following from the Vankleek Hill Review refers to a son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Win. Walker of town: "112r. W. W. Tanner, B.A., principal of the Vankleek Hill Collegiate In- stitute for the past four years, this week bids farewell to Vankleek Hill, having secured a much deserved ad- vancement on the staff of the Tint. mins High and Vocational schools, at a much increased salary. The success that Mr. Tanner has had at the Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institute has brought honor to our school and has added another inure' to Mr. Tanner's teaching career. Ducting his stay at Kankleelc Hill he has been most generous in both time and energy in all his undertak- ings, and especially for the advance anent of the school. The bilingual course was started by him atthe Col- legiate is now successfully bringing satisfactory results to both the school and the community. Due tc his high executive ability the attend, acme at the school has increased by. fifty per cent and the number of successful candidates in Middle and Upper: School Examinations has been given ample proof of his ability and success during his stay here. In bidding adieu to Mr. and Mrs. Tanner, both of whom were always associated with all activities that had for their purpose the welfare of the community, The Review joins with their hosts of friends in this vicinity in extending to them their best wish- es for a happy and prosperous fu- ture." LAWSON—WILSON On July 14th at the home of Mrs, George McDonald, Bluevale, the mar- riage of her daughter, Margaret Dunelda Robb Nilson, to Harold Clark Lawson, son of Mr. Luke Law- son and the late Mrs. Lawson of Clinton, was very quietly solemniz- ed. On account of recent bereave- ment in the family, only immediate relatives were present. Promptly at eleven o'clock Miss Dorothy 'Carr of Toronto, niece of the bride, took her place at the pi- ano, and to the strains of Lohengnin's Bridal Chorus, the ,bride and groom took their places, unattended, in the living; room, before a bank of regal• lillies, ferns and delphiniums, the the arm o bride cooing in onf hev another, who was gowned in black lace with corsage of orchids. Rev. R. C. McDermid, of St. Paul's Presbyterian 'Chujrch, Toronto, for- merly of Goderich, and an old friend of the family, performed the marriage ceremony. The bride looked particulaoly oharaning in her gown of ivory suede lace over satin, with bridal veil arranged in cap fashion, and held in place with orange blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet of briars- cliffe roses and baby breath, her on- ly ornament being a pendant given by her father to her mother on their wedding day. After the ceremony a dainty wed - . breakfast was served on small tables in the dining room. The bride's cake was served from a sil, ver cake basket, it being a gift to the bride's great-grandmother on her silver wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Lawson left later by motor for -e, trip east as far as Que. bee: Mrs. Lawson donned for the journey a becoming gown of navy and grey, with navy flannel coat and; silver fox fur, the gift of the, groom. Her• hat was white' panama, with shoes, gloves and purse to match. Or. their return they will reside. in Blue - vale for the summer, but after Gc- tober first, will .be "at hone" to thele friends in Clinton, EDWARD FLOODY of Toronto, founder and first editor of The News -Record, is a past D. of C. of the Grand Orange Lodge of British America, and was recently • presented with a gold ring by his' primary lodge. Brunswick L. 0. L. No. 404, Toronto, in appreciation ,of his many years of service in the Or- der. Ire starched with his Ledge ore July 12th. • SPORTS Clinton Wearwell softball team trimmed the Brussels team in a score of 23 to 7 on the local diamond on: Tuesday evening. The line up: Brussels—Thompson p; Campbell, c; Walker lb; Willis 2b; McCaul, 3b; Arlin rf; Edgar cf; Ashton lf; Syers, se. Clinton Wearwell—Ross p; El- liott e; Biggam 2b; Fulford 3b3 Smith rf; I.ivtrmore cf; Campbell lf; Hawkins, ss. ,Umpire—Ballantyne, Brussels: Walton football team came down and played a game with Clinton on Friday evening, the final score being' 3-0 for Walton. DEATH OF MISS CHRISTIAN Yesterday, very unexpectedly, the death occurred of Miss Elsie Christ- ian, sister of Mrs. J. C. Gaudier, with whom she had made her hone foil the past eleven years. She had not been in the best of health for a cou- ple of years but was able to take part in all activities and the day be- fore was about as well and as Cheer- ful as usual. Id the evening she complained of not feeling so well but made light of her indisposition. As the night wore on her condition be- came more serious, however, and to- ward morning it was seen that she would not rally. She passed away about eleven o'clock. Elsie Reid Christian was a Baugh., ter of the late William and Harriett Christian of Oil. City, Ont., where her childhood and early girlhood were spent. Before coining to Clinton she had spent several years in Edmonton. During her residence in Clinton Miss Christian had made many friends. She was of a cheerful, hap- py disposition and she soon had a little circle of friends into whose activities she whole-heartedly enter- ed. ,She was a member of Wesley - Willis church and was especially ins terested in missionary work, more especially amongst the children, and was for some time a leader in' the Mission Band League. She was hap- py in her friendships here and will be much missed by a large circle of friends. Miss 'Christian is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Mick of Massey; : Mrs. 1VfacLaren of Toronto and Mrs. Gan- dier of Clinton, and one brother, Dr. J. R. Christian of Westminster Hos- pital, London. The funeral,which will be private, will take place on Friday afternoon from the residence, of Dr. and Mrs, Gandier. Service to commence at half past two o'clock. Interment will be made in Clinton cemetery: C. W. DRAPER NEW PRESIDENT A meeting of the local Liberal - Conservative Association was held on Friday evening in the council cham- ber with a good attendeiuee. Dir. G. H. Elliott, vice-president, occupied the chair, in the absence ,of the president. Col. H. 13. Combe, pre- sident of the South Huron ride ing. addressed the gathering, urg- ing the younger amen to take an in- terest in the party and suggesting that they should be elected to the various offices. On nominations be- ing called for the following were el, ected to office: President: C. W. Draper. Vice: G. H. Elliott. Secretary: W. S. R. Holmes. Treasurer: Bert Fremlin. Ward Chairmen: St. Andrew's: Guy Hicks; St. James': Theo Fremlin; St. John's, W. E. Perdue; St. Georg- e's: M. J. Sehoenhals. The following were appointed dele• - gates to the convention held at Hen- sall on Tuesday evening: St. Anel'• • rew's Ward: Guy Hicks G. E. Hall, J. A. Sutter, Theo Fremlin. St. James' Ward: R. J. Draper Fred Liv ermore. St. John's Ward: W. E. Perdue. W. J. Stewart, J, P. Shep• pard, H. E. Rorke, St. George's Ward: M. J. Schoenhals, Geo, Cante- lee, Edward Steep. PEOPLE YOU KNOW Miss Brigham, teacher, is holidaying with her father and sister in town. Mrs. J. Southcombe came up from Port Union on Tuesday and will spend some weeks in Clinton. . Crich Pontiac, Mich., and Mrs. C lch of a , spent the week -end at the home of the former's father, Councillor Her- bert. Crich. Mrs. P. T. Cameron of. Kindersley,. Sask., has been visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. 11. D. Cam- eron of town. • Messrs. H. C. Cox, H. P. Plunisteel and C. H. Venner are in Kingston this week attending Masonic Grand Lodge. Mrs. MaoElwain and little daughter of Elert are visiting at the home of the lady's mother Mrs. Carrie Jervis, Mary street. Mr. and Mrs. James M. Haws, who were recently married in Toronto. were guests of the latter's mother, Mrs. L. Rousseau of the Batten -- bury House over the week -end. Mrs. Iddo Crich, who has been visit-, ing her mother, Mrs. Campbell, in Hamilton, returned last week -end; her mother and .Ibrother, Mr:' Chas. Campbell, motoring her up and ' spending the week -end in town withi her. Dir. and Mr's. Fletcher Gibbings, After HughMcConnell and Mrs. P. Cam, exon who have been visiting rela- tives and friends in Clinton and vi- cinity during the past ,few weeks;, left Tuesday on their return jour- ney 10 Kindersley, Sask. They are ' making the return trip by way of seseral American points.