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will be in the store on this
date, with a complete line
of the Newest in
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" CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE "
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We Offer, Subject to Prior Sale or
Change in Price,
$7,000 42 per cent Town of Clinton
Bonds, Maturing in .1937, at 97 to
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Clinton, Ont.
LAWN BOWLERS MEET
The annual, meeting of the Clinton
awn Bowlers was held in the Coun-
.kil Chamber on Monday night, Nov.
14th, and the . following officers ell
ected and committees appointed for:
the coming year:
President: W. Pennebaker.
i
ice -Pres dent:
V J L.esr
H d.
Sec. -Treasurer: A. 14)`.. Knight.
Grounds Committee: W. A. Grant,
chairman; W. C. Brown, 11 Jas. Mil,
ler, M. Counter.
Membership Committee: J. Zaphe,
chairman; J. L. Heard, E. A. Fines,
M,. Schoenhals.
Outside Tournaments: H. B. Man-
ning, chairman; F. Ford, Geo. Rober4
ton,
Dr. 'McIntyre.
Local Tournaments: Jas. Lovett,
chairman; Norman .1VIilier, P. 'hirer
for
n e, J'; E. 'Cantelon, ,
TIME TO START
Owing to the disagreeable
and the fact that there was
teresting meeting of the Hoeh Club al 1
b o n
Tuesday sda
yevent n
attendance at the meeting to
a Christmas tree was not very
and nothing definite was do
meeting of the several organi
in town will.be called late
Christmas is only a little ov
weeks away no time should be
getting to work if anything is
done.
WAS A LOVER OF FLOWER
THE MARKETS
evenin
g Wheat, 46c.
an in- Barley, 40c.
me and Oats, 32e.
g the Butter, 18a.
discusa Eggs, 32e to 40c.
large Live hogs, $3.25.
don
A
zatione SUNDAY NIGHT CONCERT
r. As
ex, 'five • The first of a series o;: Sund
lost in evening concerts will be given by th
to be Clinton Kilty Band in the town h
on Sunday evening, Nov, 20th.
' silver collection will be taken, t
S whole proceeds to go to .the Ho
and School Welfare committee,
Peter- :loo used by thein in welfare -worlc
o the The following program has been
John ranged for Sunday evening:
O Canada.
dyer
I11ery March.
, died Excerpts from famous Operas. •
G o'- Solo, selected, Miss Ann Stewar
trou
j Saxophone Quartette; Boys' Ban
th for Quartette.
' Air Varie, Baritone solo: Thos
Chin- Herman, Esq.
He Solo, selected: H. K. Collvex', Esq.
Cornet Duet: Messrs. Pearson and
The following is frau the
boro Examiner, and refers t
death of a nephew of Mrs.
Cuninghame of Clinton:
James Harvey Callander, a
tising Manager of The Examiner
at his home 721 Ross street at
clock Monday evening of heart
ble which had impaired his heal
nearly two years.
Mr. Callander was born at
ton, Ontario, sixty-six years ago
had been engaged in the advert
branch of newspaper work sine
youth. He first went to Mani
from Clinton and returned to
stock where for some time he was
vertising manager of "The Expre
His next experience was with a
tieulturaI journal in Springfield,
which was followed by his Contin
Peterborough twenty-five years
to take charge of the adverti
department of The Review.
years later he became remade
with. The Examiner, and continue
the position of advertising mana
of this newspaper up to the end,
though for nearly a year his illn
prevented hint from actively assu
ing the duties in which he had w
a host of friends, among all the me
bers of The Examiner staff and a
among the business men and ot
with whom he had be
in close touch for twenty-five year
Horticulture was Mr. •Caliande
avocation, and ;his love of flowers,
and his natural gift for their cultura
was a personal attribute and posses,
cion which greatly enriched his awn r
life and was generously shared witls t
many friends and indirectly with the
whole community. He was an ac- r
tive member of the Peterborough b
Horticultural +Sodiety in which ho'was
always deeply interested, and as a ee
director of the Peterborough Indus- t
trial Exhibition his assistance to the e
cotmnittee in charge of the flower c
show was invaluable. For years Mr. w
Callander's display of cacti was a t
feature of thi; department of the a
Exhibition. This year it was absent t
for the first time in a long period, di
As an advertising manager of Thr. le
Examiner, Iilr. Callander held the fa
confidence of many business men
with whom he was frequently and m
almost daily in contact. His ability m
was cloaked by an unassuming' man- nm
ner, but it was also heightened by dr
his courtesy, his warm personal in- us
terest and diligence, and ultimately Pe
by the business results that flowed e
from. his work. His quiet friendly ed
disposition was deeply appreciated uf
to
by his associates of The Examiner r
staff and also by a host of other tie
friends throughout the city. Froin pa
his fl bo
The New Era Est. i8tl@.
THE HOME PAPE
WILL NOT ACT NEXT YEAR
The News -Record is advised that
Mr. W.S R. Holmes has notified the
1140tor o Vehicle le
Department that he
does not wish. to handle the car mark-
ers for the coming year. The depart-
ment will probably have no difficulty
oubt
there will be many who would like
ay to have the position.
In speaking to Mr. Holmes the re -
all fort was confirmed Mr. Holmes say -
A ing he has enough work looking after
his own business and that there
he were others who could fill. such an -
Horn
to appointment who had. more time and
needed the remuneration which it
to filling this vacancy as no d
carried.
ar-
MONDAY'S CONCERT
The concert put on in the to en
hall on Monday evening under the
t auspices -of the Clinton Baptist
d church brought out a good audience}
who were well repaid by a very fine
program.
The Stratford Male Quartette,
which did such good service at the
special anniversary services on Sun
day, again won high praise for their
excellent musical contributions, while
an instrumental quartette, gotten to-
gether by Mr. G. Phelan, consisting
of his own violin, Miss Winnie
Howson of Auburn, piano, and Dr.
Toll and his brother, Blyth, cornet
and trombone, contributed greatly to
the program and was much enjoyed.
Mr. George Carter also rendered
guitar and mouthorgan selections in
his own fine style, while Miss Lovett
excelled herself in her readings.
And while the entertaining part of
the program was much enjoyed the
illustrated talk given by Dr. Schutt
on the work of the missionaries of
the Church. worlc on which he is well
versed, as he could tell something as
bout each one of the many interest-
ing colored plates, was also appreciat-
ed. th
The committee in charge of the of
program was disappointed that a
couple of musical numbers which-
ising
e his Agnew.
Mani Male Quartette: C. f. B. Quartette
Wood- Sunset 'en the' St. Lawrence, C.K.I3
ad- ' Abide with Me.
ss " The King,
her- Director: M. 3. Agnew; aecompan-
o ist, Mrs. ii•Iorgan Agnew.
g tO REMEMBRANCE DAY
ago
sing The second Remembrance Day
Five service was held in Clinton on Fri -
ted day, when, in spite of the very disc
d le agreeable ;morning, the town hall was
ger well filled for the impressive service}
al- Mayor Trewartha had proclaimed a
ess holiday and all business places were
m- closed for the day.
on The centre front seats in the hall
nt- were reserved for the veterans and
Iso their families, of which a good numi
ther bar were present.
en The Rev, C. E. Dougan, Ph.D., WAS
s, in charge, the other resident minis-
ters in town being associated with
r s him on the platform. After the
call to worship by the chairman all
stood to repeat the Lord's prayer and
the Apostles' creed, then the hymn,
'0 God our Help," •was sung and
he Rev. D. E. Foster read the scrip-
ture lesson, which was followed by
'Onward, Christian Soldiers," prayer
y Rev. F. G. Farrill, another hymn
and an impressive address by the
ev. Major K. lffGoun, who chose as
he text of his address the words:
These all died in faith." He re -
ailed the readiness with which men
ent at the call of duty, leaving
asks which they had chosen to do
nd duties which had devolved upon
beth, to perform tasks which were
stasteful to them, to undergo un,
customed discipline and to stiffen
scomforts, wounds and death in
ith that they were defending their
me and loved ones. "And ;make ne
istake about it," he said. "The
en who died in France and Flanders
ed for us; they gave their lives for
" He marvelled that there were
ople who begrudged a clay of re-
embrance for such men and read ar
itorial from the Legionary which
d of a resolution of the Chambers
Commerce in convention in Mon -
al, asking that the Act setting a.
rt Nov..11th as Remembrance Day
repealed.
ouyer garden lie often brought
to the office bouquets of his finest After the two athletes of silence
blooms, especially of iris, gladioli Rev. 0, W. Sherman pronounced the
and peonies and unexpected gifts of benediction and all sang "God Save
beauty that cease with his passing. the king."
The Clinton Kiltie Band lead in the
To others his love of flowers was music and Bandmaster Morgan Ag-
an example and an education. Many new acted as bugler, sounding• the
persons will remember J. H. Callan- "Last Post" and the "Reveille."
der from the little lesson, they learn- The Boy Scouts were in charge at
ed from him about perennial flower the doors, acting as ushers, After
beds, which seemed to have been a the service a parade was formed in
special interest, Gifts of phlox and front of the hall, made up as fol -
delphiniums and hollyhocks that were lows: Scheel children with their t
HOCKEY GLUE ORGANIZE
At a meeting held last we
was
again n oL air
uze
g d the f
g o
officers being elected;
President: G.T. Jenkins,'
See. -Treasurer: II. .Lawson.
Manager: J. Nediger.
Committee: Jack Walker, Carl
Draper and H. Spencer.
It was decided to enter an Inter-
mediate team in the 0.I:I.A.
Manager Nediger should soon get
the boys training, as winter isn't far
off.
ED
RECALL B LL OLD DAYS
Wee
hockey, TheNews Record's reprodui�tions.
liowing fawn ire early files is proving of
l great interest to numbers of citizens
trzens
who remember the circumstances,
some in town and sone away.
Mr. B. J. Gibbings, recalling the
lacrosse match at Goderieh on Dont,
inion Day, 1892, said that the player
described as. "Hewitt" was in reality
C. H. Cross, who was then attending
University in Toronto and came up,
to take part. His father had for.
bidden him to play lacrosse and this.
accounts for the fictitious naive.
But. the unfortunate part of it was -
that
he had a. bone in his hand brok-
en in the game and bad to go home
thus wounded from the fray. The
probability is that he had a rather
mteomfcrtable session when explain-
ing to his dad. Mr. Crass, who is now
practising law in Edmonton, was
attorney -general of Alberta in thee
govermnent of the late A. G. McKay
a few years ago.
Mr. Gibhings, who was secretary
of the Clinton team, was transacting
some business with the umpire and
the Clinton boys, already loaded into
their carryall, were so beset by row-
dies who resented the beating they
had administered to the home team,
that they drove .off and left hint to
get home the best way he could.
Mr. Dominic Reynolds brought him
home cn his racing gig later. "Them
surely- wus the days."
H. AND S. CLUB MEETS
The regular meeting of the Home
and School Club on Tuesday evening
was very well attended, in spite of
the unfavorable weather, Mrs. G. '1'.
Jenkins occupied the chair. Mrs. H.
C. Lawson sang a very charming
solo during the evening and Miss
Sadie Lovett contributed a reading:
The main feature of the program was
une, a paper on "The Early History of
end Clinton," which was given by Mr.
}
James Scott. This was a very well-
prepared paper anti was listened to
IF WINTER COMES
The touch of winter. over the
week -end served as a warning of
what we might expect, but Monday
was a' Iovely autumn day, fine e-
nough for outdoor sports and'the
Horse shoe Club was busy again af-
ter a few days' halt. This sport was
indulged in by its enthusiasts every
month last year.
Tuesday night, however, brought
more snow, three or four inches, and
as we write, Wednesday noon, WO
look out upon a white world. It is
a beautiful one, too, but no doub'
this too, shall pass.
LITTLE LOCALS
Eggs are soaring in price, but the
hen; seem to have gone on strike.
The Huronie Rebekah Lodge will
entertain on Monday evening mem-
bers from Mitchell, Milverton and
New Hamburg Lodges.
Mr. H. E. Rorke received from his
son, who is teaching at Silver cen-
tre, a fine deer the other day, so he
will feast on venison for a spell.
Public school and Collegiate ex-
aminations are likely to be later next
year•, in July rather than in J
e classes to continue up to the
June.
Members of the A, Y. P. A. of
were to form part of the program ra
were missing on account of illness, Y'
but it was a fine program in spitc fns
of these disappointments and those to
present felt that they had getter
more than the worth of their money). ha
THE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE for
W.
The November meeting 'of the Wo- Ne
men's Institute was hold in the Fire-
,
St.I with interested attention U
y all ra-
sent. The News -Record is glad top an-
nounce that l',lr. Scott kindly allow-
ed us the use of this manuscript,
which we are publishing, a part of it
appearing on page six of this issue,
We feel sure our readers, both herr
and in many other parts of Canada.
will be interested in reading it.
DEATH OF ROBERT WALKER
The death occurred on Friday last
of Mr. Robert Walker, who had
been in poor health for a Iong time,
having suffered a stroke about six
years ago from which he had never
fully recovered. For the past three
months he had been confined to bed,.
Born in Stanley township, a sort
of the late Mr. and Mrs. James
Walker, he spent all of his over sev-
enty
years in and around Clinton,
He farmed and did teaming during
his working days and was a quiet,
home -coving man. His wife. Marie
Pearson, to whom he was wedded in
1884, predeceased hint many years
ago. He is survived by a family of
two sons and three daughters: Frank
of Ottawa; James of Toronto; Mrs.
F. R. Plewis of Mooseniii, Sask.,
Mrs. H. J. Pickett of Clinton anti"
Miss Amma, who had been with her
father and cared for him during all'
his illness. One brother, William,
Walker of Clinton, and one sister,
Mrs. Thomas Runtball of Galt, also
survive.
The funeral took place on Monday
afternoon from his late ,residence.
Viciioaia street. Tlie services at
house and graveside were conducted
by the Rev. F. G. Farrill of Ontario
street United' church, assisted by
Rev. G. W. Sherman of Baptist church
and Mr. C. S. Hawke and the pall-
bearers were: Messrs. Robt. Pearson,
C. G. Lobb, .L Stong, J. V. Diehl, W.
G. Cook and W. G. Moffatt. Amongst
these from a distance who were here
for the funeral were his son, James,
of Toronto, Thos. Rumball, Galt, W.
B. Rumba'', 'Guelph, and Mrs. John
Walker, Kitchener. Owing to illness
his son, Frank, and his sister, Mrs_
Runtball, were unable to be present,
Interment was made in•Clinton ceme-
tery,
ul's church were guests of the A.
P. A. of Bayfield parish at Bay -
Id on Friday evening, when an in -
resting meeting was held.
Several of the Clinton' merchants
8 appropriate window decorations
Remembrance Day amongst then)
Glen Cook, the Vogue, W. T. 0'+
il, and Sutter, Perdue and Walker.
14fr. Reuben Grigg of Goderich
;ship brought in a giant turnip
otber day, which has been on ex-
ition in A. W. :braves' window,
tips the 'scale at 28 pounds, Net
ad size, eh what?
he British 'Government has adopt -
the Ottawa agreements, which
t into effect yesterday, all mem.
s of the Empire family being giv.
prefereneos, with the exception
he Irish Free State.
he epidemic of measles seems tc
tvafhlg a Iittle, although a nent-
cf children are still under the
y The daughter of Mr. and Mrs,.
V. Cooke has been very ill, conn
).tions setting in, but is new on
mend.
ONG THE CHURCHES
ntario Street United Church
v. W. P. Lane, B.A., of Seaforth
preach at 11 aan. and 7 p.m. on
ay, Rev. Mr. Farrill taking anni-
ry services at Northside
ch, Seaforth.
Presbyterian Church
e minister's Sunday morning
on subject; "The Valley of Dry
e W. M. S. will meet at the home
rs. G D. Roberton on Weednes-
afternoon, Nov, 23rd, at three
o'clock.
men's Hall yesterday afternoon. The tow
meeting opened with the singing of the
the Institute Ode, the president, Mrs, ]nth
N. W. Trewartha in the chair, after ae
which the Lord's prayer was repeated a b
10 unison. Ali then joined 'in singing
"81y Bonnie." T
After the secretary's report was ed
given the roll call was answered by wen
sing, say, or pay, and this proved to ber
be one of the best features of the en
year, some of the answers causing of t
considerable merriment. Reports from
the different committees were heard T
then the secretary read the corres. be
pond ence. ber
swa
Mrs. Harry Ford sang a solo, ac-
eompaniecl by Mrs, Howard Claris, C
Which was appreciated very much and tilio
she kindly responded to an enoore. time
Delightful menus for "Ample but
Economic Christmas Dinners," were AM
given by Mrs. Paisley, Mrs, Murdoch, 0
Sr., and MTs. R. H. Johnson. New
ideas were taken from these reports, Re
on table decorations; and what should will
be served for the Christmas dinner,
and these menus proved very, helpful Sund
versa
indeed.
Mrs. McKinley, the secretary, then
gave a splendid account of the ev- Th
ents of the first day of the Walker- ser
ton Convention which was hold on Eoueeo
Oet. 18th and 19th. Mrs. McKinley Th
went as a delegate from the Clinton of M
Branch and brought home splendid day
report having many new ideas which
be most helpful to the local In
ute. It was reported that 40 new
men's Institutes have been or-
ized in the Province of Ontario.
Women's Institute is growing
nger than ever and people are
ing more problems. Some new
s, such as the holding of debates.
ng demonstrations on health and
anging seeds and bulbs, were
suggested.
planted and cared for accordin • to c.a
g ehers from the public school, the Lwill
Mr. Calla. '
their broom and foliage once tog the Province of Ontario the 1
nders instructions have town band, wreath bearers, aeptesen-'
cast ).tit
more and seemed to 'have died, but town of Clinton, the fraternal so,
next Spring they will break through cieties, the firemen, the Women's
the ground once more .and lend theiat , institute, the Hoene and School Club,
beauty to the summer days, anc'i the Legion and Legion Auxiliary and
bring back grateful memories of the the Rebekah and 14.0.13.A, lodges and
lovable spirit of Harvey Callander, the veterans. Tinder command of
Peonies and gladioli were flower Capt. T. W. Morgan the procession
that responded to his touch with belle marched to the post office where the
liant blooms, and it is recalled that memorial tablet had been decorated
during one season when he lived on with evergreens by the Legion memo
Weller -Street his garden included a bers. On these the various 'organ.,
fragrant and colorful showing of ap. izations deposited the wreaths. Reeve
proxiinately one hundred thousand George II. Elliott represented the
peonies. Perhaps he took 'a speeial province, Mayor'Trewartha the town;
pride in his success with orchids, and R. 3. Draper the Orange Order; Jack
in .his splendid, greenhouse and gar- Elliott the I.O,O.F. Tr. S Turner
Woi
The
stro
solv
idea
havi
exch
One man in his address said that
"farming is becoming one of the main
professions of the day because it is
upon the farmer that the livelihood
of the country depends. This depres-
sion is a 'great help to many of the
people of our land, it is really an
en results he shared generously of the Legion; Mrs. Johnson the W'o- education, . for people, are looking
is
h bounty with friends whose appre- men's Institute; Mrs. Wendorf the I more into how things should be done
and man is becoming more of a man,
not a tin"born sport."
Mrs. MeKiley's report *as. very
much appreciated. •
Mrs. Tendert and Miss Elva Wil-
tse played a piano duet, and respond-
ed to
an e
cot
e. The n
e rest
dent m -
P ov
eda
t
Hacks of Winnipeg and Mrs. Chaa, for the purpose• vote of thanksp to all those whqa
Colville of Grand Lodge. Mich. He It ... s tactok Puri in the served
by and a
was an impressive and soler
was a member gh n tasty Tench was served bye the hos-
was Trinity United service and was carried through with to
h h
anion of his- thoughtfulness is a R. and S. Club; Miss Judd the L.O.
pleasant memory of a fine citizen. • B.A.; Mrs, McIntyre the Rebekahs
Mr, Callender is survived by his and Mrs. (Dr.) Thompson the Legion
widow, his son, Arthur Lynn Callan- 1 Auxiliary. After these had deposit-,
der and one daughter, Mrs. George ed their wreaths tine school children,
Jefford, of this city; also by his bro- each carrying a poppy, marched past
thee, Thomas Callander of Fruitland, ', and as they came to the memorial
Ontario, and two.sisters, Mrs. Chas. I pinned these to the pillow' arra;' e
g
C urs . b '
sees; "after sbigmg' "G'od be with
econling dignity and decorum. , you till we meet again,"
Baptist Church
The Rev. G. W. Sherman will take
for his sermon subject an Sunday
evening: "Judged by Four."
The anniversary services in this
church an Sunday were well attend-
ed, both morning and evening. The
Rev. G. W. Sherman, pastor -of the
church, was in charge of both ser-
vices and the Rev. C. 1I. Schutt, M.
A., D.D., superintendent of Home
Missions in the Baptist Church,
preached very earnest and impressive
sermons.
The choir was assisted at each
service Ily the Stratford Quartette,
Messrs. G. Gilbert, F. Bryant, F.
Gilbert and N. Honstein, soloist;
Charles Lightfoot. Their musical
selections were very much appreciat-
ed, and they were anything but stin,
gi about, their contributions, as they
.arrived in time to accompany Mr,
Sherman. t8 his regular service at
the Huron County Home at ten'
o'elocic on ,Sunday':morning, accom-
ed
Pani him also
to Auburn 'i
u n
the
afternoon and back' far the evening,
contributing musical selections on
each occasion. Dr. Schutt also spoke
at Ayburn. The anniversary ser+
vices were consideree a fine success.,,
PEOPLE YOU KNOW
Mr. and Mrs. John Layton of Lon.
don visited last weekend with Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Layton of town.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Carter of Torou-,
to were weelc-end guests at the
home of the former's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. T. T. Carter.
Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Aiken and fame•
ily of Allenford spent the week-
end as guests at the home of the•
fornier's brother, Mr. W. M;.
Aiken.
Mr, and Mas. A. J. McMurray . ` of •
Harri
stun were week -end guests
of Clinton relatives and friends.
Mr. McMurray, his friends are groat
t; see, Inas recovered from his rem.
rent illness and has resumed hie