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The Clinton News Record, 1932-11-24, Page 1Che News -Record Est. 1878 WITH WHICH IS INCORPOJiIAT ED THE "ANO. 5298 -54th YEAR CLINTON NEW ERA The New lira Esc. 280 CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER, 24, 1932 rise for t ventage With the approach of the Christmas (Season, we .direct your atten- tion to our up-to-date stock p e of VC.7110.04 W111,611.01 ifts RINGS, NOVELTY JEWELERY, SILVERWARE, CLOCKS, WATCHES, GLASSWARE AND CHINA CHRISTMAS LAY -AWAY PLAN Select your gifts now and we will hold them until the day you want them. LJHeadquarters for Watch and Jewelery Repairs eweler and Optometrist Phone 174w and 174j kellgioiro SPECIAL DENIO11eISTREO'TION !I of e FOUNDATION G • ' ` TENTS Satuloday, Nov. 26th ave You Made an Appointment Miss Barron, Expert Corsetiere, will be with us all day Saturday, and will be pleased to show you the new Models, adaptable t© your type. Cosi Prioe Siashed to Pieees Nothing over $15.00, and some as low as $4.95, As the quantity is limited we ad- vise an early selection. IN'S " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE " STANLEY • An interesting matrimonial event was celebrated on Nov. 3rd, when Rev. C. Schrag of Zurich united in marriage Miss Lydia Gingerieh, R.N., daughter of Mr. and =Mrs. Chris, Gingerieh, to Mr. Daniel Stec- Chris. temChris. Gingerieh, and Daniel Stec- kle, all of the Bronson Line. The bride has been following her pro- fession in the ,Scott Memorial Hos- pital, Seaforth, and Will be greatly missed by that institution, biG will. make a good asset to the neighbor- hood in which she will reside, on 1V1'r. Steckle's fine farm. The happy couple left on a Honeymoon trip to Michigan after their marriage and have the best wishes of a large cis= ole of friends for a happy and phos- perous future. Mr. Edwin Hobson of St, Thomas has returned to his honed after spend- ing a week with friends here. Mr. Robert Penhale has returned from the Manitoulin Island bringing home a fine big deer Mr. and 'errs. Frank Hobson of .St. :Thomas visited friends on the Bauble F line one day last week. Mr, Will MacGregor of Montreal visited over the week -end at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Neil MacGregor.'. Master Bobbie Glen's birthday' was Monday last and that evening he en- teetained d round dozen . to a duck dinner. The rest of the most enjoy- able evening was spent at cards, mu- sic and dancing. Mr. John A. MacEwan met with a nasty accident last Friday while at a neighbors threshing, when a heavy 'Bole struck him on the head. He has suffered considerably but latest re- ports say he is up and around though his head is still quite painful. Miss Billie Stewart of London was home over the week -end, coming up with her sister, Miss Anne, whq was down to see "The Queen's Htrse band," at the Grand. (Too late for last week) Mr. and Mrs. Harve Stewart of London spent Remembrance Day with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fenwick Stewart. The following is the report of S. S. No. 4 (North School) . Stanley, based on examinations and daily work: 5th: John Watson (absent). Sr. 4th;Bert Greer, 81; Jean Dunn, 76.; Stuart Watson, 74; Keith West- lake, 74; Antionette Rau, 71; Ilene Talbot, 68. Jr. 3rd: Billy Armstrong, 81; ;Gor- don Westlake, 78; Melvin Greer, 78; Madge Houston, 68; Ethel Watson, 66; Wilfred Rau, 44. 2n(1 --Bene Greer, 76; Andrew Rau, 52. Pr.:Dewar Talbot,, '75; Anthony Rau, 68. gelen M, Atnept, teacher. THE MARKETS Wheat, 45e. Barley, 40e. Oats, 32c. Butter, 18e. Eggs, 32e to 40c. Live Hogs, 13.35. REBEICAIIS ENTERTAIN The local Rebekah Lodge were to entertain similar lodges fronn Mit- chell, Milverton, and New Hamburg on Monday evening but Mitchell ladies were' the only ones who ven- tured over the icy pavements. Even then one of the cars had a little mis- hap. But on arriving the ladies were right warmly welcomed and a pleas- ant evening was spent. A short program was given, Miss Lovett con- tributing a reading, Mrs. H. C Lawson solos and Mr, Mutch some bagpipe music. Cards were played, also and refreshments served by the home organization. USE PLENTY OF WATER The local Public Utilities Commis- sion has been putting in a new pump the past week, this being necessary in order to keep up the supply of water. The new pump will pump more than the three others, do- ing a stunt of 158 gal- lons a minute, so it would seem that there is no danger of a water famine. But the curious thing is that Clinton citizens seem to Use about as much water in cold weather as in warm. The new pump was purchased from Jordan -Roberts Company, Brantford, a man being sent up to put it in, and they got it started at two o'clock Saturday morning, when most of us were peacefully sleeping. The old pumps pumped about 125,- 000 gallons a day, the new one pumps 216,000 gallons. To show how much more water the town uses, in 1922 we pumped 22,000,000 gallons, in 1931 we used 28,000,000. Supt. Rumball thinks we should have another pump like the new one, then there would he no fear of a scarcity. MASONIC BANQUET An interesting meeting of the Iocal Masonic lodge was held on Friday evening, when a visit was eeceived from the Rt. Wor. Bro. W. H. Giem. ory of Stratford D.D.G.11T, far South Huron •A number of Past D,D.G,M.'s were present also, including Rt. Wor. Bros. Aberhart and Reid, Britannia Lodge, Seaforth; L. Russell Coles, Zurich Lodge, Hensall; Dr. H. W, Baker, Stratford Lodge, Stratford, and the P.D.D.G.M.'s of the local lodge. There was a splendid atten- dance of visiting brethren, also re - Presenting G' derich, Carlon& Hen- sall, Exeter, Seaforth, Iiullett and the two Stratford Iodges. A Mae sonic male quartette from the latter lodges with their piano accompani- ment, furnished delightful music during the banquet hour. Wor. Bro. H. C. Cox, Wor. Master of the local lodge, assisted by his ef- ficient staff of officers, con- ferred the third or Master Mason degree upon a candidate of unusual ability in such a manner as to call forth unstinted .connnendation from the representative of the Most Wor- shipful, the Grand Master. Another unique and pleasing fea- ture was the presentation to and the investure of Dr. J. W. Shaw with a Past D.D.G.M. regalia. Dr. Shaw, who, is the senior D. D. in the dis- trict, was ruling D.D.G.M. in 1895-6 before it was the custom to present the one holding this high office with the regalia. In those old days it was passed an to the incoming officer, Later it became the custom to pre. sent the officer with the re- galia and De. Shaw was the only one now living in the district who was without this handsome and sig.; nificant regalia, so the lack was supplied on this occasion. Rt. Wor. Bro. Gregory made the presentation and Rt. Wor. Bros. Ab- erhart of Seaforth and H. E. Rorke of Clinton invested their brother in the new regalia. Dr. Shaw made ani appropriate and feeling reply. Following the business of the ];edge rooms. an adjournment . was shade to the firemen's hall, where the banqueting tables were spread, places being laid for one hundred. After the good things of the table had been partaken of a lengthy toast list was gone through. "The King," was responded to by singing the national anthem. rdThe .Grand Lodge" was proposed by Rt. Wort Bro.. Cole ,and -responded to by Rt. ;Wor, Bro. Gregory; "Our Visitors" was proposed'by H. P. Plumeteel and eesponded-to by representatives of the various; lodges, "Clinton Lodge" was proposed by the D.D,G.M., Mes- srs. Cox and' Rorke responding, and all the grand lodge officers present were called oh to speak THE HOME PAPER LOOK AFTER YOUR TUBERS .Anyone having potatoes this win- ter would do well to keep an eye on them. Dry rot is said to be very pre- valent and if potatoes wliic'h were stored are affected they will eon, Laminate others, Potatoes will go up in price and •care bestowed on them now will probably be well rem paid later in the season. AN APPRECIATED :PLAY The Elora Express has a lengthy report of a play, "A Pair of Sixes" ' given in that town retw+ently by the Dramatic Club, in which Miss Jean Plumsteel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Plumsteel of town, took an active part. The Express has the following to say about Miss Plume steel's part: "Miss Plumsteel and Miss Vanstone were a find. We cannot speak too highly about their work throughout the play. Perhapt Miss Plumsteel had the more dif- ficult part, in which all the emotions of a woman's heart were exhibited with wonderful ability and vividness. As the wife of George Nettleton she scored a great success." This wan Miss Jean's first attempt on the stage. The suggestion was made that the cast compete in Lora Bessborough's competition for amateur theatricals. The play is to be repeated in sever- al places. BOYS' 'PARLIAMENT The election for the Twelfth Boys' Parliament is to be held on Saturday, November 26th. Parliament is to be held Dee. 27 to 31. Any boy who has passed his twelfth birthday, but not his twenty-first, and is in atten- dance for at least twenty-five per cent. of the meetings of a Sunday School class or Trail Ranger or Tuxis Groups is entitled to a vote. The election is being well contested in Huron this year, there being three candidates in the field. Howard Hyde of Kippen, Frank Strange of Exeter and Gerald Godholt of Cen- tralia. The candidates have beer doing some energetic campaigning and each is worthy of representing South Iiur'on at the Boy's Parliam- ent. On another page Heward Hyde, who is a Collegiate student, sets forth his platform. The voting will take place on Sat- urday at the office of Dr. McInnis, Huron street, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., De. McInnis deputy crept ty retuning offi- cer. SATURDAY'S BAZAAR A very successful bazaar, Christ- mas gift sale and afternoon tea was held in the council chamber on Sat- urday afternoon under the auspices of the Women's Association of Wes-, ley -Willis United church. The chamber was prettily decorat- ed for the occasion, red and green being the color scheme used. Tire tea tables were each decorated with a miniature Christmas tree and dein tily prepared menu cards an white cloths, while the several booths were also nicely decorated and a number of the attendants wore dainty caps. aprons or sashes. The home baking booth is always a popular one, where homemade bread, rolls, cakes and other things are for sale and this was the busiest place all the afternoon. Mrs. lf., T. Corless was in charge of this booth, her assistants being: Mrs. J, E. Cook, Mrs. II. C, Cameron, Mrs. Fowler, Mrs, Gandier, Mrs, A. Seeley and Mrs. T. J. Watt. The Christmas Gift table was in charge of Mrs. E. Paterson, who was assisted by Mrs. Brunsdon, Mrs. Gordon Cuninghame, Mr , R. E. Man. ning, Mrs. H. E. Rorke, Mrs, F. Veneer, Mrs, J. Scott, Mrs. W. L. Mair and Miss Keane. Aprons were in charge of Mrs. H. Charlesworth, who had as her help- ers Mrs. W. Higgins, Mrs. Johnston Mrs. 1IhNeil and Mrs. Robinson. The Touch and Take table was in charge of `Mrs. J. McKinley, assisted by Mrs. Hearn, Mrs. W.`Mutch, Mrs. J. Stewart and Miss Brigham. Mrs. J. A. Sutter had charge of a very popular touch and take table for children. The Candy booth was in charge of a S. S. Class of young ladies, those in charge being: Misses Mabel Rob. inson, Bessie Livermore, Helen Nediger, Madeline VanHorne; and Mrs. Reginald Shipley. The afternoon tea department was under the charge of. Mrs. G. T. Jenkins, assisted iby Mrs. VanHorne, Mrs. M. Nediger, Mrs. Saville, Mrs. R. Cree, Mrs. H. W. Gould, Mrs • WI. Manning and Mrs. T. E. Conk. The waitresses consisted of another class ,of girls: Misses Dorothy Corless, Clara Brunsdon, Vi- ola Flewelling, 1Vlinlou' Hudson and WilhelminaTrewartha. • �y Mrs, D. LIN Foster' and Mrs. A. T. Cooper weloomed the visitors at the door during the afternoon. The .bazaar was well patronized and the ladies were very well pleased with The results of their efforts, - A SUDDEN DEATH Death came with startling sudden- ness to John J. Smith of the Base line, who passed away in his sleep last night. He had been in usual health and his death was a great shock to his family and the coin- inanity. At•in' t to of going to press funeral arrangements had not been made. TELEPHONE I'AGR. RESIGNS Citizens of Clinton and vicinity will regret that Mrs. Clara Rumball, local manager of the Bell Telephone TWO SAD HAPPENINGS Company, has sent in her resigna- tion to the company and intends to Two rattier tragic happenings oc- retire. curred in Clinton during the past Mrs. Rumball has been manager week, two women who were living a - for nearly twenty-six years, having lone being found unconscious in there been appointed on the death of her homes, after being in that state for husband, but had been active in the some time, both having since passed work long before that, as she man- away. aged it during her husband's long Mrs. Brown, who lived in a cottage illness and was associated with him in Rattenbury street, east, was in the work ever since taking it ov- found on Saturday afternoon by er from Mr. Coats, when they tools Mr. Farquhar and 'Mr. Fear. over the jeweliry•business and the lying fully dressed but unconscious telephone business as well. There on the floor, having suffered a stroke wee but sixteen telephones in Clin- of paralysis. Her light: was Burn- ton at that time, about forty years ing and it is supposed that she had ago. been in this state from the night le, Mrs. Rumball has seen many fore, as she was seen on the stree' changes as well as additions, in the. the evening. previously. She died system, as there were, of course, no yesterday evening without regaining rural lines then, and the manage- consciousness. ment of the business was a eompar- Mrs. W. T. Hill, who lived in James atively simple natter. street, was discovered also in an un - The business people of Clinton and conscious state on 'Tuesday after - all the surrounding community have noon and it is thought she might found in Mrs. Rumball not only an have been there since Friday, as efficient manager of an important she had not been seen since then. Sat - public service, but a very courteous 'Mr's. J. McNeil had gone twice Sat - and obliging official, with whom it urday and again on Tuesday and was always a pleasure to do bust- when she could not gain an entrance ness and who considered nothing too 'on the last ("maim,she gave the much trouble if it served or obliged alarm and the house door was forced. the company's patrons. She was removed to the hospital and It is expected that Mis; L. Ken- she also died last night. reedy, who has been trained under DEATH OF FORMER CITIZEN Mrs. Rumba]] will be given charge of the Clinton office, but so far Mrs. The death occurred yesterday in Rumball's resignation has not been Guelph, where he had resided for accepted, She wished it to date some time, of George Trowhill, for - from December first but it may be ' incrly a resident of Clinton, in kis that arrangements cannot be made seventy-fourth year. quite so soon. ; Mr. Trowhill followed his trade of AMONG THE CHURCHESblacksmith in Clinton for several j years, selling out to lir. J. F. Was - Presbyterian Church ;man over twenty years ago. It was The minister's morning sermon he who built the house beside the, subject: "The Ploughman Shall Ov- shop on Albert street, now owned ertalce rho Reaper:"• and occupied by Mrs. Annie Parker Ontario Street United Church ' Leaving here Mr. Trowhill was em - Sunday's sermon subjects will be: • played in Dundas for a time, then Morning: "Strength of the Inner the fancily went west and Mrs. Trow. Man." Evening: "Thou Muyest hill died in the west, about eighteen Add Thereto." years ago. Looter he married again Fireside hour in the Sunday and for some years they have been School room at the ,close of the ev- living in Guelph. lir. and Mrs. ening service, when slides of Henan.TrOwhill visited friends in Clinton will be shown, the past autumn, although he way Baptist Church not in good health, a heart condition The Ladies' Aid will meet at the being the cause of death. home of Mrs. G. W. Sherman, the Mr. Trowhill is survived by hi: parsonage, Albert street, on Friday wife and a family of two sons and afternoon, Nov, 25th, at three a- two daughters: John of Lethbridge; 'clock. The members are requested George, Teronto; Mrs. (Dr.) Morse, to bring their barrel, birthday, and (Ina), Buffalo, .N.Y., a graduate talent money to this meeting, also nurse, who was with her father in any donations, his last illness, and Elizabeth, Mrs. LASjT, NIGHT'S LECTURE, The lecture in Wesley -Willis Sun- day school room yesterday evening was fairly well attended, most of those present being parents, Mr. Durnin is a fluent and ready speaker and hislecture was listened to with. much interest and later a lively dis- cussion to s oklac . Mayor Tr p e r y ewar- tha occupied the ehair and introduc- ed the speaker and during the even- ing, Mrs. H. C. Lawson sang a very charming solo, Mrs. .Morgan Agnew playing her accompaniment. ;J. Inglis, Stratford. Another son - St. Paul's Church ; Charles, died in an overseas hospital At the Sunday morning service in just about the enol of the war. While this church an impressive ceremony in Clinton the family were members was the installation of the newly+ of Ontario street church. elected •officers of the A.Y,P.A., ac, The funeral takes place on Friday cording to the ritual of the church, afternoon to Hamilton cemetery, the rector, Rev, K. McGoon per. where Mrs. Trowhill is buried. forming the ceremony, This A MINSTREL SHOW was the first occasion that this ceremony had been gone through ; A minstrel show and play was here and it was all the more inipree: ` put on by local talent under the mis- sive. The president of the A.Y,P.A, pices of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the is Miss Margaret .Cudmore; first Presbyterian church, and the direc- vice, Miss Dorothy Bartliff; second tion of Mrs. C. E. Dougan, in the vice, Miss Susan Steepe; secretary , town hall on Thursday and Friday Miss Josephine Harris, press secre- evenings of last week, bringing out tary, Miss Eileen -Atkinson; treasnr- fair houses and pleasing and amus- e; Charles Lovett. ing the audiences. Minstrel shows Wesley -Willis United Church, are always amusing, with their The minister's morning subject on • jolly songs, pert questions and amus - Sunday will be: "Human Beepon- ing answers, and this was no ex- sibility." Evening: "The Partial ception. An opening chorus by the and the Complete." whole company was given and this The Eveready Mission Circle en- j was followed by a succession of sel- tertained the Circle from Main ' ections by different performers. street United church, Exeter. Mrs. ' Those taking part were: Mrs. C. E. G. W. Layton, Ieader, in the Sunday Dougan, K. Streets, Mrs, W. McIl- school room on Thursday evening, ( ween, H. Colver, C. Wilson, P. Lir- Miss Bessie LivFerntorq president, j ermore, S. Castle, L. Pearson, A. occupiedthe chair end after the Groves, W. and F. Mutch, J. Rands, opening exercises, the hearing of a B. Biggart, B. Streets, E. Hovey, report of the recent section conven- ` Mrs. 3. Neilans, Misses F. Bi'ydone, tion by Miss Viola Holland„ the D. Streets, E. Cook, 3, Neilans, N. reading of a Ietter from Miss Mus, Streets, E. McKenzie and 'M, Streets, teed regarding some articles sent to . Mr. G. N. Davies acted as interio her for a bazaar, yy the corresponding 1 tutor, Messrs, ,SS Castle, A. Proves, secretary, Miss Dorothy Mutch; and K. ,Streets, C. Wilson, P. Livermore the roll call, which was answered and , L. Pearson acted as endmen, by a current event, the visitors gave , each contributing a solo. Little the program, which was an interest -1 Misses Barbara Forrester and Jean ing one. They gave a unique `pre- , Morgan and Masters Chester Neil sentation- of the introduction to' the' ands and Douglas McKenzie were new study book, in speech and song, piccanninies, and did their stunts and several musical selections; both very well, inileede the two little girls vocal and instrumental, all of which delighting' all - With their pretty,• was much enjoyed, After the program 'songs. Miss Helen. Riaber'ton acted an adjournment was made to the 1'a11 'as pianist during the evening. below stairs, where refreshment.5 Ai the one -act amusing''play was were served by the home, circle and also put on, those taking' part ..be -1 an hour spent' in social intercourse, ing: Misses Eleanor McKenzie Mad - Mrs,• Layton iS secretary for girls) elon Streets, Elva Cook, and Messrs: work in' the Huron Presbyterial. I, Colver and Ernest Hovey. JAMES SCOTT P,sttnastec•, and one of Clinton's most highly -esteemed citizens for over fifty years, whose "History of Clinton," read before the Hoarse and School Club, is concluded in this is- sue of The News -Roc rd. Mrs. 11'. Marquis returned last week from a vi :it with friends at Ethel and Henfryn. Mr. T. E. Livingstone and daughter, Mrs. Pocket, visited friends in To- ront-• for a few days over the week -end .and attended the Reyal Winter Fair. DEEP.SIGHTED NEAR TOWN • MIrs. Geo. Shipley, just east of town, saw a deer running across a field of her farm the ether day. It scampered off towards the wards ay: swiftly as it teuid, almost too swift- ly for one to get a good leak at it. A curious eoinsidetice is found in the fact that just forty yours ago, it is chronicled in our "Front Clue i:arly Files" oelurnn, a deer was scan cry - sink the same farm and it was then considered a novelty. A difference is aeon in that the deer was hunted down and killed en the former oc- casion while no thought of such n thing seemed to be itt the minds of those who sighted the pretty wild thing the other day. Are we grow- ing more humane? i THE BAND CONCERT The first of a series of Sunday evening band concerts was given in the town hall on Sunday, calling out la good attendance, who heard a very excellent program. In ad:liticn to the grogram of band music, in which the Boys' Band also tonic part, assisting the ICiltie Band and contributing tone number of their rwn, under the direction of Bandleader Morgan Agnew, 'Miss Ann Stewart and 1Ir. H. K. Colyer each contributed a very fine solo, a male quartette selection was given be. Messrs. M. Mcl:wan, Fmk and W. Mutch and W. G. Moffatt, and a cornet duet by' Mr. Morgan Agnew and Mr. L. Pearson, Mrs. Morgan Agnew acted as accompanist for thin soloists. The program was brought to a close by the sweet old air 'A. bide With Me," followed by the na- tional anthem, and was much en- joyed. •A silver collection was taken and the proceeds of this and of other ,concerts which it is the intention of the barrel to put on will be handed over to the Welfare Committee of the Home and School Club to be used as needed in welfare work. LITTLE LOCALS Good sleighing all the past week Is winter really here? Voting for the Boys' Parliament will take place on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. George Carter have taken Mr. Fred Ford's cottage, Jos- eph street. • Mrs. Plumsteel, Sr., has been very ill but her friends are glad to know she is now improving. • Four weeks from Sunday is Christmas Day. Have you started your Christmas shopping? What with plays, concerts, etc., nobody in Clinton has time to get dull. Fact is, they can hardly find time to do their Christmas fancy work. The C.C.I. Commencement will be held on Dec. lst and 2nd. Mr, T. Churchill brought a fine deer home from the North, where he went a -hunting, ;Douglas Holland, the young son of Mr, and Mrs. Clif. Holland, who was• quite i11 of pneumonia, following an. attack of measle, is now on the way to complete recovery, 1Vliss Helen Roberton entertained the mast of the minstrel show, which was put on for two nights last week, • at her home en Tuesday evening, when a pleasant and jolly time was spent,