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The Clinton News Record, 1932-11-10, Page 4tier. - LLA EVA .I J ' W NelchUUK1 svaraawrste;CIMIt Fifteen Beautiful Prizes DOLL CARRIAGES AND DOLLS Given away at Your Rexall Store to the fiteen little girls under 12 years of age, receiving the greatest number of votes between new and Christms Eve, All any little girl has to do is see that she is nominated before November 10th. For each cent spent i our store, the customer is entitled to one vete for any little girl that is nominated—plc, 1 vote; 10c, 10 votes, etc Now Girls, get busy and be one of 15 Happy little girls Christ- mas morning. Prizes valued from $1.25 to 516.50. See Them at Our Store. W.S.R. Homes, Phm.B CLINTON, ONT_ .c.( Stara• PRONE 51 Damm vti am 1 actresses Re -made Re-covered Renovated Rebuilt PILLOWS, Steam Cleaned and recovered Per Pair . . 4.00 up $1.75 MODERN FEATHER MATTRESS COMPANY Manufacturers of high-grade Mattresses and down Comforters, Feather Beds made into ten -roll Sanitary Mattresses. No charge for Estimates or advice an work to he done. Our representative will call anywhere. P. 0, BOX 379, GODERICH 93-4. Round Trip ---Bargain Fares Friday, November I ath To OTTAWA GOING: Lv. Clinton, Friday, Nov. 18the 7.08 a.m., and 3.00 pan. • Ar. Ottawa, 7.55 p.m., Friday, Nov. 18th and 7.30 a.on., Sat. Nov. 19th. LANA .ssE. RETURN Children 5 years and under 12, half fare. RETURNING: Lv. Ottawa, 11.30 p.m., Sun. Nov. 20th. Tickets good in coach- es only. No baggage checked. Secure tiekiets in ad- vance from Depot A- gent. BAN NICI IWNA , (T-164) a.d ron, Mr.., We. G. Medd, M;L.A., for South Huron. and JVIr. C. A. Robert son, M,P.. for North Huron. Mr. George Spotton, 34.P., for North Huron arranged for a silver cup for the winning contestant and present- ed this 'Splendid trophy to Miss An- derson. All the donors were present and spoke bbriefly, with the exception of Mr, Golding. The following is a list of the con- testants, the School Fair represented, and the subject. The first three are ranked in order of merit: St. Helens, Verna Anderson, "Bet- ter Mural School Grounds. Belgrave, Edna. Vincent, "The Do- minion of Canada." Grand Bend, Chas. Atchison, "How We Can Help Out Country." Colobrne, Frances Ifouston, "The British Empire." ' Gerrie, Raymond Baylor, "When the Orient Fights; Canada Pays," Myth, Ruth Hillmen, "Lord Strath cone."_ Ashfield, Roy 1VIaeKenzie, "Empire Day." The judges of the contest were: School 'Inspectors, Dr. Field,. Feast Huron and F. C. Beacom of Weat Huron. While they were' surmising up their points and arriving at a de- ' cisiona the chairman called on M. E. Campbell, Toronto, secretary of the Trustees and Ratepayers Asosciatior of Ontario to address the meeting. The speaker first paid a warm tri- bute to the memory cf Rev. Mr. Mor- ris, the late secretary whose life came to a tragic end during the year. IIe then complimented the contestants on the splendid manner in which they had acquitted themselves, on the interesting subjects chosen and on the interesting and instructive subject matter of their speeches. Next he spoke of the organizatior of which he is secretary. Organized in 1884 it had grown and developed in usefulness. From time to time the department of Education of On- tario Have adopted ;suggestions elle- ing out of resolutions passed by the association at their annual meetings. It is a very effective way of letting the government know what the pea plc want. He referred to the exces- sive cost of education but could not see where it would be in the best inv terest of the country to curtail ex- ponditure in this department, "We want good teachers, good school buildings and we will get just about the quality we are willing to pay for. Who would be willing to gib back to conditions of years ago, with poorly lighted, poorly equipped school buildings, with teachers holdinig third class certificates? . Courses of hood. study have been added to from year to year malting it necessary to have additional text books" The speaker referred to the incident near Orillia where the parents went on strike be- cause the basement of a school had been fitted up for class rocros, re - i fusing to send their children to i school. People of Ontario are de- manding the best. Following the address of Mr, 1 Campbell. Dr. Field was called on to conduct the championship spelling match, IIe made some very corn- , plimentary references to the address str'eeeing• the very prae'•'teal nature of the points taken up. The spelling contestants and their school sec - liens were as follows: Carlow school r, Zelma Fisher, No. 4 Colborne. Miss E. J. Long, teacher; Belgrave menesencoaceencaseteemetememesweeserainemeareemisetheaserateareesionweeree made some'v0iy appropriate remarks complimentary 'to the speakers and also stiresshlg"the groat importance of the talent they are developing. IIe lauded the choice of subjects and rejoiced that the speakers 'were thinking in Empire terms, becoming Empire•minded. As is his custom' he interspersed his remarks with bite of hunxor;, In closing he' assured the association that if there' was any- thing they ,wanted, Charlie and he would eee that they got it, Mr. MacLeod then called upon Mrs, Davidson to take charge of the meat-' ing. In the absence ;of the president of the association Mrs. Davidson re- mained' in charge and called upon Malcolm MacBeth, president of the E.O.A., Mee MaoBeth referred feel- ingly to the passing of two who were present last year who had passed on namely Thomas McMillan, M.P., and Rev. nee, IVlorris. Continuing he spoke of the pioneer builders of our.educa- tional system; making special refer- ence to the late Egerton Ryerson. who did so much no. make our system what it is today. The best in the world." The greatest enterprice we are engaged in to -day said he in closing is that of .education. , The president of the Trustees and Rate- payers Association of Ontario, Her- bert Corbett of Proton Station, Grey county spoke very briefly as the hour was getting late. He took time how- ever to refer to the splendid speech- es delivered by the children in the speaking contest, Talent and train- ing were both manifest in their work, He also paid tribute to the efficiency of the Huron county secretary, Mrs. Robert Davidson. An open questionnaire and discus- sion brought out some helpful sug- gestions, but unfortunately owin" to the lateness of the hour the audi- ence had dwindled to a mere hand ful and the discussion had of neces- sity to be cut short. The last item of business trans- acted was the election of officers for 3.933 which resulted as follows: Pre- sident, Frank Powell, Goderich Town- ship; vice-president, J. J. Robertson. Goderich, R. R. 5; secretary, Mrs. Robert Davidson, Dungannon, re -e1- eeted. Well -Known Tuckersmith Vernier and Councillor Passes Tuckersmith township lost one of its most esteemed residents on Sun - clay in the death of Ira Webster Johns, who was only in his sixty- fourth year and up to a few menthe ago was the picture of robust man - School fair, Levine McBurney, Wing- e 1 a 1 r ham, R. R. 2, No. 1 East Wawanosh, Miss Mary Johnston, teacher; Blyth school fair, Ross Thuoll, Blyth, H. 12. CITIZENS OF CLINTON — Why be without Music in the home this coming Winter, When you can purchase a Guaranteed Electric Radio, Seven to Eleven Tubes. Free trial in your own home, where you and your family can Judge for Themselves. Free Airial Service and one year's service A few dollars down will place one of these wonder- ful Sets in your home CIinto i E kkctrf.c Sales G. S. McFARLANE, CLINTON, ONTARIO TRITSTEES AND RATEPAYERS -ASSOCIATION MET IN CLINTON ON SATURDAY IIJIILIC SPEAKING AND SPELLING MATCH ALSO PART OF PROGRAM The annual meeting of the Huron Verna Andean= of the St. Helens County Trustees and Ratepayers As- School Fair, who spoke on the sub- soeiation and the School Pair speak- . ject "Better Rural School Grounds" ing contest and spelling championship It is expected ;that she will represent under the auspices of the Ontario De- the County at the Ontario Agricul; partnnent of Agriculture was held in tura! College, Guelph, on Saturday, • the Clinton Collegiate auditorium on November 19th. Saturday afternoon. Mt. Ian Mc- Leod, Huron County Representative, was chairman. The chairman in his opening remarks eeferrecl to the ,'e- duction in the number of school fairs this year, stating that for that rea- son the numaer of contestants was correspondingly smaller. The . young orators displayed unu; The first prize was a set of four books, the Winner of second prize received three -books, and the third prize winner, two books. All other contestants received a 'consolation book prize ,in recognition of their attempt to win higher honours. It was .poesihle to provide these prizes through donations received from Mr, ens], ability and the winner was Miss Mi. Ii<, n eoulding, MP., for South Hu - Shackleton, teacher; Grand Bend school fair, Eileen Gr• atton, No. 8, Stephen, Mrs, L. Atchison, teacher; Howick, Beryl Dickson. Gerrie, No. 13 Iiowick, Miss Dorothy Pear tea- cher; Ashfield, Kathleen 1VIcKen- ch•ick, No, 4 Ashfield Isabelle Mac- Donald teacher. They were spelled down in the following order: Zolna Fisher, Kathleen Mel{endriek. Rosa Theloll, Beryl Dickson. Levine. Me- nu/110Y and Eilene Gratton, who car- ried off the prize. ker. Beacom was then asked to announce the result of the speaking contest. He also referred to• the splendid address of ilIr. Campbell and complimented very highly the youth- ful participants in the speaking con- test. A writing contest was also held in connection with the scl'tooI fairs and the winners wore awarded book prizes donated by the Women's In- stitutes. The secretary, Mrs. Robert Davidson, has the credit of bringing about the success of this contest, she having interested the Institutes in it. The winners in this contest were: Primer class, Alex Nickeles, S. S. No. 1, Colborne; Miss Doreen Web- ster, teacher; let class, Annie Taylor, U.S.S. No. 12 W. Wawanosh, Miss •Grace Lorkhart, teacher; 2nd class, George Haggit, Blyth, Miss R. Me - Nair, teacher; 3rd class, Etta Swan, S. S. No. 4, W. Wawanosh, Miss Beatrice 11'2cQui!lin, teacher; 4th clas Margaret Hibben, S. S. No. 3, Ash- field, Miss Charlotte McKenzie, tea- cher; 5th class, Reta Rintoul, U.S. S. No. 12,-W. Wawanosh, Miss Lock- hart, teacher. Book prizes were awarded in all contests, The prizes in the pub; lie speaking contest were eresented by M r . Mac- Leod. The winner of first prize was also presented with a handsomesil- ver cup hy ,the donor, George Spot ton, M.P, for North Huron. In mala ing the presentation, Mr: Spotter I1 was early in the past summer that his fine health began to fail, a serious heart condition developing in Spite of all that could be done to combat it and terminating in his deh. 1VatIr. Johns was born in this town- ship, being a sown of the late Edwin Johns and his wife, Jane Landesbor- ough, on the farm now occupied by his nephew, Leslie Lawson, on the second concession, and he had lived in the township all his life. He was a successful faster anti was always interested in the affairs of the come nwnity and had served as councillor being a member of that body at the time of hie death. He was a man of sterling character and unimpeachable integrity and was held in the. high - eat esteem. He was a member of and an official he Turner's church, where he had alwaye attended church, and in which he had anthers been an ac- tive worker. At the recent anniver- sary services his presence was much mi.^,sed. In October, 1899, Mr. Johns was united in marriage to Miss Fanny Townsend, daughter of the late Jos- eph Townsend and Elizabeth Stan - bury Townsend. Iris wife survives him, also three sons, Howard Johns, aim of this township, and Edwin at home and Allen of Vancouver. Two brothers and three sisters also survive: 'Harvey of Seaforth, Addison F. of Newmare ket and Mrs. (Rev.) A. E. Allin, In- v'eroay, Sasire Mrs. Robert Lawson. Constance and Mrs. Albert Seeley, Clinton, IIe had two gramlehildren. The funeral took place on Tues- day afternocn, a short private ser- vice taking place at the residence, con. three, followed by a public ser•, vice in Turner's church at half past two. The Rev. F. G. Farriil, pastor of Ontario street church, Clinton, and Tu'ner's, conducted both ser- vices. The pallbearers were: Thos. Livingston, R. G. Gibbings, G. N. Turner, Amos Townsend, Robert Lawson and Albert Seeley. Inter- ment was made in learner's ceme- tery. LONDESBORO The regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Institute was held , in the Community Hall an Nov, 3rd, with the president, Mrs. E. Adams, presiding, The -meeting opened in the usual form after which the busi- news was dealt with. The question of putting'' on a supper was discussed as the Hall Board had asked the In- stitutes help in replacing contain articles, after a lenghty discussion it was decided to put on -a hot sup- per and play on Nov. 15111, the pro- ceeds in aid of the ehall. After the business wad settled a splendid pro- gram was given, consisting of an in- strumental, Mrs, H. Adams, a splen - 'did paper •cn school work by Mrs. K. TI3URS., NOV. 10, 1832 illeVittie, , solo, Miss B. Nott. Mr. Ctioh; secretary, Mrs. Howard Johns Pickering from, the Institute for the treasurer, Mrs. Albert Foppery sec- blind was present and gave a splen ial committee: Mrs. F. Waiter, Mrs. did address on the cause and preyen- F. > Townsend and Miss Sadie Ball; tion ;'of blindness, which was very buying committee,' Mrs. A. Pepper, interesting. Meeting closed by sing- M.rs. N. Garrett and Mrs, Greg. Mc- ing the National Anthem, when all 1Gregor; flower committee, Mee, Oak ten by Dr, • Wilford, was read ley Miss Clark. Douglas Feagan had charge of the social part and after contests and community singing, efre shments Were served. 'repaired to the basemet where a and Mrs: Te.bbutt; baking committee, ric• splendid supper was ready, prepared Mrs. C, O'Brien) -' p • Pianist Miss Reta ���'� by 7 of the ,,Members, about 60 being Fear; assistant, hiss Sarah Whit - present to enjoy a most pleasant af., mare; pees,, secretary, Mrs. Herman ternoon. Recently the Institute paint- Crich. ed the fence of the cemetery which The December meeting will be adds greatly to the improvement, held at the home of Mrs. C. O'Brien costing over twelve dollars. The roll call will bo answered by Miss Rose Coventry and sister; giving gifts, Which are to be packed Mary, of Wingham, were callers at in the boxes to be sent north. the hone of their aunt, Mrs. E, There died in North York on Men - Bell, recently. day, November 7th, Sarah Catherine. trop. Mr. Win. Moon, who has been holi- Elsie, beloved wife of Edgar William (laying among friends for the past Whitmore, in her 41st year. The month, has returned home. late Mrs. Whitmore had been ill for Hr. and Mrs. Wm. Hill of Goderich over three months from various visited at the home of Mrs. Fred causes, a great deal of time being Johnson and other friends last week, bedfast the immediate cause of her Mr. Harold Snell of Belleville spent the week -end with his brother, Don- ald, on the farm. :Mrs, J. Bioor of Mt. Forrest vis- ited' with her sister, Mrs. Wm. T. Bzunsdon, recently. Washer Reconditioned, Like New This is an Exceptional 'Buy Hr. John Fingland, Mrs, Warrack and Mrs. Chas. Manning are all quite ill with not much improvement in their condition. Quite a number here attended the anniversary services held at Burn's chinch on Sunday last. Miss L. Young is spending a few weeks with London friends. We are pleased to see Mr. Will Wells out, again after having the misfortune of spraining his .ankle abouta week ago. Mr. Geo. Barr and Miss Barr spent, the week -end with friends in Brumfield. Mee Dennis Roberton is at present relieving at Gowanstown and Mrs. Roberton is visiting her .parents at Ripley. The threshers having finished their work for the season have stored their nanhines away for the winter. We were pleased to know that Mr. Artie Griffis and Hr. Karl Radford, win had been out of school for a few clays, through illness, were able to return again on Monday. The play, "Oh Susan," is to be put on in the Community hall on Wbd, nesday evening next by the L.O.B. A. of Clinton, following a supper put on by the W. 7. TUCKERSMITIIL The executive of Turner's Sunday School met on Sunday and decided to hold their Christmas Entertain, went on Friday evening, Dec. 23rd. Mrs, Vernon Terryberry had the misfortune to sprain her ankle on Sunday at Egmendville church. The November meeting of the Tuckersmith Ladies' Club was held at the hone of Mrs. R. Fear. Twene ty-five members and two visitors were present. The roll call was answered with "Suggestions for Christmas Gifts." The following officers were elected for 1933: Pre- sident, Mrs. R. Fear; vice, Mrs. Ernie death being Septesema. Mrs. Whit- more was the only daughter of the late Michael Whitmore and his wife Melissa Shannon, and was born in the Township of IIay on April 2nd '1892. She was married to her now bereaved husband on Oct. lst, 1919, by Rev. S. Anderson of Ontario Street church, Clinton, and to this union was born five children, four of whom are still ivingl, Gerald, aged nine years, Elsie, 4.31 years, George 3 years and Ada an infant of three months. She is also survived by one brother, Samuel H., of this township. Mrs. Whitmore was a faithful, con- sistent Christian woman, being iden- tified with the Methodist, later Uni- ted Church and during her residence of six years in North York with Newtonbrook Baptist church. The funeral was held from her late resi- dence, 76 Abitibi: Ave., North York, on Wednesday, Nov. 9th, the service beginning at 2.30 p.m., conducted by her pastor, Rev. J. F. Dempster, In- terment was made in Thornhill cem- etery. The heartfelt sympathy of her many friends and acquaintances goes out to the bereaved husband and young fancily in the loss of a loving wife and mother. COLBORNE Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Watson and two children, Dorothy and Charlie, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McPhee, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Brown Smith of Dungannon on Sun- day. Mr. Mat. Ifeselewood of Londes- bora is visiting his sister, Mrs. Robt. Bean, Sr. Mr. Frank Olarlc is in Goderich nursing Mr. Thos. Anderson. Miss Eva Pettman of Toronto is visiting at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. John Treble spent Sunday with Mr. and Mas. John Feae gen of Nile. The Young Peoples' Society held their meeting on Friday evening at the hone of Mr. Fordyce Clark. The Meeting opened with singing hymn 156.. The scripture reading was giv- en by Mrs. Thos, Wilson and follow- ed by prayer by Mr. Warner Walters. An interesting letter on China, writ - $25.0® Guarnteed. Phone 223 CLEAN-UP WEEK! 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ROZELL CLINTON, ONT. �y Heating, Plumbing, Tinsmithing PHONE 208 4} Closely Identyied with thenal nal Lye of Canada for i151(i' ''rs t4 1817 ,1932 'From its founding early in the last century, the Bank of Montteal has been closely identified with all phases of the agricultural, nndustriai, commercial and financial life of Canada. It has had wide experience in the banking requirements of Canadian business from coast to coast. On account of its large resources, its national, provincial and local organizations, the Bank of Montreal is always in a position to dis-. Preuss banking requirements and is always glad to do so. Established 1817 MEAD OFFICE, MONTREAL W.O_TA;L ASSETS IN EXCESS 02 5700,00 Clinton Branch: H. 12. SSHAk2P, Manager Londesborough (Sob -Agency): Open Monday and Thursday COOPER'S STORE ®I'F� S ' NEWS • Seasonable In n Read -to-dear De ' artlkrent 2nd Floor LADIES' PULLOVER SWEATERS E Ladies'4 Pullover Sweaters, with long sleeves; made d of plain wool and silk and wool. Color; of. Green, Apricote, Blue, Sand and White. Sizes 34 to 40 TO CLEAR AT Seo FOOTWEAR Guard your health b keeping Y g your feet dry. Full amortunent . of Ladies', Misses and Children Rulbbers, Galoshes, Etc. POULAR PRICES FOOTWEAR MEN'S WORK RUBBERS ,Sturdy black gum rubbers; with rolled edges, Full sizes. Per Pair $2.25 Youths & Boys Sizes also in Stock. LADIES' DRESSES have a' nice assortment oe Silk Dresses, made in new- ish styles and shades. • Very reasonably priced. Also Flan- neI Drosses to -sell at Half Price CO y+ A. ar T. iV •�R 'F�t PER, WR Phone 36w (Main Store); 36j (Ready-to-wear Dept, 2nd Timer) The Store With the Stock. Leaders in Low Prices. svaraawrste;CIMIt Fifteen Beautiful Prizes DOLL CARRIAGES AND DOLLS Given away at Your Rexall Store to the fiteen little girls under 12 years of age, receiving the greatest number of votes between new and Christms Eve, All any little girl has to do is see that she is nominated before November 10th. For each cent spent i our store, the customer is entitled to one vete for any little girl that is nominated—plc, 1 vote; 10c, 10 votes, etc Now Girls, get busy and be one of 15 Happy little girls Christ- mas morning. Prizes valued from $1.25 to 516.50. See Them at Our Store. W.S.R. Homes, Phm.B CLINTON, ONT_ .c.( Stara• PRONE 51 Damm vti am 1 actresses Re -made Re-covered Renovated Rebuilt PILLOWS, Steam Cleaned and recovered Per Pair . . 4.00 up $1.75 MODERN FEATHER MATTRESS COMPANY Manufacturers of high-grade Mattresses and down Comforters, Feather Beds made into ten -roll Sanitary Mattresses. No charge for Estimates or advice an work to he done. Our representative will call anywhere. P. 0, BOX 379, GODERICH 93-4. Round Trip ---Bargain Fares Friday, November I ath To OTTAWA GOING: Lv. Clinton, Friday, Nov. 18the 7.08 a.m., and 3.00 pan. • Ar. Ottawa, 7.55 p.m., Friday, Nov. 18th and 7.30 a.on., Sat. Nov. 19th. LANA .ssE. RETURN Children 5 years and under 12, half fare. RETURNING: Lv. Ottawa, 11.30 p.m., Sun. Nov. 20th. Tickets good in coach- es only. No baggage checked. Secure tiekiets in ad- vance from Depot A- gent. BAN NICI IWNA , (T-164) a.d ron, Mr.., We. G. Medd, M;L.A., for South Huron. and JVIr. C. A. Robert son, M,P.. for North Huron. Mr. George Spotton, 34.P., for North Huron arranged for a silver cup for the winning contestant and present- ed this 'Splendid trophy to Miss An- derson. All the donors were present and spoke bbriefly, with the exception of Mr, Golding. The following is a list of the con- testants, the School Fair represented, and the subject. The first three are ranked in order of merit: St. Helens, Verna Anderson, "Bet- ter Mural School Grounds. Belgrave, Edna. Vincent, "The Do- minion of Canada." Grand Bend, Chas. Atchison, "How We Can Help Out Country." Colobrne, Frances Ifouston, "The British Empire." ' Gerrie, Raymond Baylor, "When the Orient Fights; Canada Pays," Myth, Ruth Hillmen, "Lord Strath cone."_ Ashfield, Roy 1VIaeKenzie, "Empire Day." The judges of the contest were: School 'Inspectors, Dr. Field,. Feast Huron and F. C. Beacom of Weat Huron. While they were' surmising up their points and arriving at a de- ' cisiona the chairman called on M. E. Campbell, Toronto, secretary of the Trustees and Ratepayers Asosciatior of Ontario to address the meeting. The speaker first paid a warm tri- bute to the memory cf Rev. Mr. Mor- ris, the late secretary whose life came to a tragic end during the year. IIe then complimented the contestants on the splendid manner in which they had acquitted themselves, on the interesting subjects chosen and on the interesting and instructive subject matter of their speeches. Next he spoke of the organizatior of which he is secretary. Organized in 1884 it had grown and developed in usefulness. From time to time the department of Education of On- tario Have adopted ;suggestions elle- ing out of resolutions passed by the association at their annual meetings. It is a very effective way of letting the government know what the pea plc want. He referred to the exces- sive cost of education but could not see where it would be in the best inv terest of the country to curtail ex- ponditure in this department, "We want good teachers, good school buildings and we will get just about the quality we are willing to pay for. Who would be willing to gib back to conditions of years ago, with poorly lighted, poorly equipped school buildings, with teachers holdinig third class certificates? . Courses of hood. study have been added to from year to year malting it necessary to have additional text books" The speaker referred to the incident near Orillia where the parents went on strike be- cause the basement of a school had been fitted up for class rocros, re - i fusing to send their children to i school. People of Ontario are de- manding the best. Following the address of Mr, 1 Campbell. Dr. Field was called on to conduct the championship spelling match, IIe made some very corn- , plimentary references to the address str'eeeing• the very prae'•'teal nature of the points taken up. The spelling contestants and their school sec - liens were as follows: Carlow school r, Zelma Fisher, No. 4 Colborne. Miss E. J. Long, teacher; Belgrave menesencoaceencaseteemetememesweeserainemeareemisetheaserateareesionweeree made some'v0iy appropriate remarks complimentary 'to the speakers and also stiresshlg"the groat importance of the talent they are developing. IIe lauded the choice of subjects and rejoiced that the speakers 'were thinking in Empire terms, becoming Empire•minded. As is his custom' he interspersed his remarks with bite of hunxor;, In closing he' assured the association that if there' was any- thing they ,wanted, Charlie and he would eee that they got it, Mr. MacLeod then called upon Mrs, Davidson to take charge of the meat-' ing. In the absence ;of the president of the association Mrs. Davidson re- mained' in charge and called upon Malcolm MacBeth, president of the E.O.A., Mee MaoBeth referred feel- ingly to the passing of two who were present last year who had passed on namely Thomas McMillan, M.P., and Rev. nee, IVlorris. Continuing he spoke of the pioneer builders of our.educa- tional system; making special refer- ence to the late Egerton Ryerson. who did so much no. make our system what it is today. The best in the world." The greatest enterprice we are engaged in to -day said he in closing is that of .education. , The president of the Trustees and Rate- payers Association of Ontario, Her- bert Corbett of Proton Station, Grey county spoke very briefly as the hour was getting late. He took time how- ever to refer to the splendid speech- es delivered by the children in the speaking contest, Talent and train- ing were both manifest in their work, He also paid tribute to the efficiency of the Huron county secretary, Mrs. Robert Davidson. An open questionnaire and discus- sion brought out some helpful sug- gestions, but unfortunately owin" to the lateness of the hour the audi- ence had dwindled to a mere hand ful and the discussion had of neces- sity to be cut short. The last item of business trans- acted was the election of officers for 3.933 which resulted as follows: Pre- sident, Frank Powell, Goderich Town- ship; vice-president, J. J. Robertson. Goderich, R. R. 5; secretary, Mrs. Robert Davidson, Dungannon, re -e1- eeted. Well -Known Tuckersmith Vernier and Councillor Passes Tuckersmith township lost one of its most esteemed residents on Sun - clay in the death of Ira Webster Johns, who was only in his sixty- fourth year and up to a few menthe ago was the picture of robust man - School fair, Levine McBurney, Wing- e 1 a 1 r ham, R. R. 2, No. 1 East Wawanosh, Miss Mary Johnston, teacher; Blyth school fair, Ross Thuoll, Blyth, H. 12. CITIZENS OF CLINTON — Why be without Music in the home this coming Winter, When you can purchase a Guaranteed Electric Radio, Seven to Eleven Tubes. Free trial in your own home, where you and your family can Judge for Themselves. Free Airial Service and one year's service A few dollars down will place one of these wonder- ful Sets in your home CIinto i E kkctrf.c Sales G. S. McFARLANE, CLINTON, ONTARIO TRITSTEES AND RATEPAYERS -ASSOCIATION MET IN CLINTON ON SATURDAY IIJIILIC SPEAKING AND SPELLING MATCH ALSO PART OF PROGRAM The annual meeting of the Huron Verna Andean= of the St. Helens County Trustees and Ratepayers As- School Fair, who spoke on the sub- soeiation and the School Pair speak- . ject "Better Rural School Grounds" ing contest and spelling championship It is expected ;that she will represent under the auspices of the Ontario De- the County at the Ontario Agricul; partnnent of Agriculture was held in tura! College, Guelph, on Saturday, • the Clinton Collegiate auditorium on November 19th. Saturday afternoon. Mt. Ian Mc- Leod, Huron County Representative, was chairman. The chairman in his opening remarks eeferrecl to the ,'e- duction in the number of school fairs this year, stating that for that rea- son the numaer of contestants was correspondingly smaller. The . young orators displayed unu; The first prize was a set of four books, the Winner of second prize received three -books, and the third prize winner, two books. All other contestants received a 'consolation book prize ,in recognition of their attempt to win higher honours. It was .poesihle to provide these prizes through donations received from Mr, ens], ability and the winner was Miss Mi. Ii<, n eoulding, MP., for South Hu - Shackleton, teacher; Grand Bend school fair, Eileen Gr• atton, No. 8, Stephen, Mrs, L. Atchison, teacher; Howick, Beryl Dickson. Gerrie, No. 13 Iiowick, Miss Dorothy Pear tea- cher; Ashfield, Kathleen 1VIcKen- ch•ick, No, 4 Ashfield Isabelle Mac- Donald teacher. They were spelled down in the following order: Zolna Fisher, Kathleen Mel{endriek. Rosa Theloll, Beryl Dickson. Levine. Me- nu/110Y and Eilene Gratton, who car- ried off the prize. ker. Beacom was then asked to announce the result of the speaking contest. He also referred to• the splendid address of ilIr. Campbell and complimented very highly the youth- ful participants in the speaking con- test. A writing contest was also held in connection with the scl'tooI fairs and the winners wore awarded book prizes donated by the Women's In- stitutes. The secretary, Mrs. Robert Davidson, has the credit of bringing about the success of this contest, she having interested the Institutes in it. The winners in this contest were: Primer class, Alex Nickeles, S. S. No. 1, Colborne; Miss Doreen Web- ster, teacher; let class, Annie Taylor, U.S.S. No. 12 W. Wawanosh, Miss •Grace Lorkhart, teacher; 2nd class, George Haggit, Blyth, Miss R. Me - Nair, teacher; 3rd class, Etta Swan, S. S. No. 4, W. Wawanosh, Miss Beatrice 11'2cQui!lin, teacher; 4th clas Margaret Hibben, S. S. No. 3, Ash- field, Miss Charlotte McKenzie, tea- cher; 5th class, Reta Rintoul, U.S. S. No. 12,-W. Wawanosh, Miss Lock- hart, teacher. Book prizes were awarded in all contests, The prizes in the pub; lie speaking contest were eresented by M r . Mac- Leod. The winner of first prize was also presented with a handsomesil- ver cup hy ,the donor, George Spot ton, M.P, for North Huron. In mala ing the presentation, Mr: Spotter I1 was early in the past summer that his fine health began to fail, a serious heart condition developing in Spite of all that could be done to combat it and terminating in his deh. 1VatIr. Johns was born in this town- ship, being a sown of the late Edwin Johns and his wife, Jane Landesbor- ough, on the farm now occupied by his nephew, Leslie Lawson, on the second concession, and he had lived in the township all his life. He was a successful faster anti was always interested in the affairs of the come nwnity and had served as councillor being a member of that body at the time of hie death. He was a man of sterling character and unimpeachable integrity and was held in the. high - eat esteem. He was a member of and an official he Turner's church, where he had alwaye attended church, and in which he had anthers been an ac- tive worker. At the recent anniver- sary services his presence was much mi.^,sed. In October, 1899, Mr. Johns was united in marriage to Miss Fanny Townsend, daughter of the late Jos- eph Townsend and Elizabeth Stan - bury Townsend. Iris wife survives him, also three sons, Howard Johns, aim of this township, and Edwin at home and Allen of Vancouver. Two brothers and three sisters also survive: 'Harvey of Seaforth, Addison F. of Newmare ket and Mrs. (Rev.) A. E. Allin, In- v'eroay, Sasire Mrs. Robert Lawson. Constance and Mrs. Albert Seeley, Clinton, IIe had two gramlehildren. The funeral took place on Tues- day afternocn, a short private ser- vice taking place at the residence, con. three, followed by a public ser•, vice in Turner's church at half past two. The Rev. F. G. Farriil, pastor of Ontario street church, Clinton, and Tu'ner's, conducted both ser- vices. The pallbearers were: Thos. Livingston, R. G. Gibbings, G. N. Turner, Amos Townsend, Robert Lawson and Albert Seeley. Inter- ment was made in learner's ceme- tery. LONDESBORO The regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Institute was held , in the Community Hall an Nov, 3rd, with the president, Mrs. E. Adams, presiding, The -meeting opened in the usual form after which the busi- news was dealt with. The question of putting'' on a supper was discussed as the Hall Board had asked the In- stitutes help in replacing contain articles, after a lenghty discussion it was decided to put on -a hot sup- per and play on Nov. 15111, the pro- ceeds in aid of the ehall. After the business wad settled a splendid pro- gram was given, consisting of an in- strumental, Mrs, H. Adams, a splen - 'did paper •cn school work by Mrs. K. TI3URS., NOV. 10, 1832 illeVittie, , solo, Miss B. Nott. Mr. Ctioh; secretary, Mrs. Howard Johns Pickering from, the Institute for the treasurer, Mrs. Albert Foppery sec- blind was present and gave a splen ial committee: Mrs. F. Waiter, Mrs. did address on the cause and preyen- F. > Townsend and Miss Sadie Ball; tion ;'of blindness, which was very buying committee,' Mrs. A. Pepper, interesting. Meeting closed by sing- M.rs. N. Garrett and Mrs, Greg. Mc- ing the National Anthem, when all 1Gregor; flower committee, Mee, Oak ten by Dr, • Wilford, was read ley Miss Clark. Douglas Feagan had charge of the social part and after contests and community singing, efre shments Were served. 'repaired to the basemet where a and Mrs: Te.bbutt; baking committee, ric• splendid supper was ready, prepared Mrs. C, O'Brien) -' p • Pianist Miss Reta ���'� by 7 of the ,,Members, about 60 being Fear; assistant, hiss Sarah Whit - present to enjoy a most pleasant af., mare; pees,, secretary, Mrs. Herman ternoon. Recently the Institute paint- Crich. ed the fence of the cemetery which The December meeting will be adds greatly to the improvement, held at the home of Mrs. C. O'Brien costing over twelve dollars. The roll call will bo answered by Miss Rose Coventry and sister; giving gifts, Which are to be packed Mary, of Wingham, were callers at in the boxes to be sent north. the hone of their aunt, Mrs. E, There died in North York on Men - Bell, recently. day, November 7th, Sarah Catherine. trop. Mr. Win. Moon, who has been holi- Elsie, beloved wife of Edgar William (laying among friends for the past Whitmore, in her 41st year. The month, has returned home. late Mrs. Whitmore had been ill for Hr. and Mrs. Wm. Hill of Goderich over three months from various visited at the home of Mrs. Fred causes, a great deal of time being Johnson and other friends last week, bedfast the immediate cause of her Mr. Harold Snell of Belleville spent the week -end with his brother, Don- ald, on the farm. :Mrs, J. Bioor of Mt. Forrest vis- ited' with her sister, Mrs. Wm. T. Bzunsdon, recently. Washer Reconditioned, Like New This is an Exceptional 'Buy Hr. John Fingland, Mrs, Warrack and Mrs. Chas. Manning are all quite ill with not much improvement in their condition. Quite a number here attended the anniversary services held at Burn's chinch on Sunday last. Miss L. Young is spending a few weeks with London friends. We are pleased to see Mr. Will Wells out, again after having the misfortune of spraining his .ankle abouta week ago. Mr. Geo. Barr and Miss Barr spent, the week -end with friends in Brumfield. Mee Dennis Roberton is at present relieving at Gowanstown and Mrs. Roberton is visiting her .parents at Ripley. The threshers having finished their work for the season have stored their nanhines away for the winter. We were pleased to know that Mr. Artie Griffis and Hr. Karl Radford, win had been out of school for a few clays, through illness, were able to return again on Monday. The play, "Oh Susan," is to be put on in the Community hall on Wbd, nesday evening next by the L.O.B. A. of Clinton, following a supper put on by the W. 7. TUCKERSMITIIL The executive of Turner's Sunday School met on Sunday and decided to hold their Christmas Entertain, went on Friday evening, Dec. 23rd. Mrs, Vernon Terryberry had the misfortune to sprain her ankle on Sunday at Egmendville church. The November meeting of the Tuckersmith Ladies' Club was held at the hone of Mrs. R. Fear. Twene ty-five members and two visitors were present. The roll call was answered with "Suggestions for Christmas Gifts." The following officers were elected for 1933: Pre- sident, Mrs. R. Fear; vice, Mrs. Ernie death being Septesema. Mrs. Whit- more was the only daughter of the late Michael Whitmore and his wife Melissa Shannon, and was born in the Township of IIay on April 2nd '1892. She was married to her now bereaved husband on Oct. lst, 1919, by Rev. S. Anderson of Ontario Street church, Clinton, and to this union was born five children, four of whom are still ivingl, Gerald, aged nine years, Elsie, 4.31 years, George 3 years and Ada an infant of three months. She is also survived by one brother, Samuel H., of this township. Mrs. Whitmore was a faithful, con- sistent Christian woman, being iden- tified with the Methodist, later Uni- ted Church and during her residence of six years in North York with Newtonbrook Baptist church. The funeral was held from her late resi- dence, 76 Abitibi: Ave., North York, on Wednesday, Nov. 9th, the service beginning at 2.30 p.m., conducted by her pastor, Rev. J. F. Dempster, In- terment was made in Thornhill cem- etery. The heartfelt sympathy of her many friends and acquaintances goes out to the bereaved husband and young fancily in the loss of a loving wife and mother. COLBORNE Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Watson and two children, Dorothy and Charlie, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Chas. 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