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The Clinton News Record, 1933-02-23, Page 3KING4NEWS 4HuiC1jk In the Irish Free State each party has its own standing army. In any other than a peaceable country like Ireland, such a condition would in- evitably lead to sanguinary clashes, if not civil war, but, as has been salt before, the unexpected always hap- pens in Ireland and the inevitable )never. A California doctor told the Col- lege of Physicians at Montreal that longevity is a •curse to needy folk and to the medical profession. So it is, and we venture to say it is so re- garded by the eleventh wife of Zaro Agha, who is 147 years old—or is it I 7.57? The boon' in gold stocks is provo- cative. It is not a particularly use- tEul metal. It is not used extensively in manufacture. Its main function is as a backing for paper. The paper goes out and does the work while the gold stays inside and takes all the credit, It is almost as useful un- derground as above, but we spend a lot of 'money to bring it up where it continues its career of masterly inactivity. It is perfectly respec- table and has an excellent reputa- tion. From the formers' standpoin' it is unfortunate that it cannot be sown, reaped, threshed and eaten, hut perhaps if it could it would soon dose its value in the world's market. It is pointed out as a disadvantage that in negotiating treaties or eon - 'tracts -with France or Germany there is always the possibility of a change of government, in which case you have to begin all over again. The facts are as stated, but how does anyone know whether that is a dis- advantage? The economist had written an able article on world conditions and their aemedy and had submitted it to the editor with, instructions to put on an appropriate heading. In due time the article appeared under the heading: "The Dpression, and How to Make it Worse." ct The rainbow on a recent night re- calls an incident at Salonika during the war. A Canadian medical col- onel was awakened by his lieutenant and asked to come out and see a mid - eight rainbow. As they stood ad- miring it, the lieutenant said: "There's something .to write home a- bout," 'and the 'colonel replied: "Me reputation at home won't stand for a rainbow at night." Is not this Buy -American crusade in the United States rather prema- tare? The sale has not yet been le- galized, Marion Talley is. going back 'tc opera after a few years of farming, which proved a` successful venture. She has 1,600 acres, none under mortgage. Her wheat 'averaged thir- ty bushels and she sold it at prices ranging from 28 to 35 cents. She has no horses. • Everything modern, she says, and she can drive a trac- tor herself. A girl who can 'make money under those conditions should stick to the job to show other farm- ers that they can make farming pay without horses er mortgages or any of the other' adjuncts of a farm. •CJt If we knew her well enough, we would give her this 'advice: "Marion stick to the farm. You made it pay when other farmers were having tough sledding. It requires your own personal supervision. Going a• way for even a few weeks is bound to distract your attention. Other peo- ple, no matter how well you pay them, will not look after your Tame worth sheep, your Percheron cows, and your 'Clydesdale hens as well as you would yourself. You started farming merely to make a competence so why take chances sof squandering what you made on the farm in an operatic venture? We know lots of farmers who would feel like singing too if they had made farming pay as you did, and we can understand your urge to warble, .but just the same we would advise you to have your contract so worded that you can get back to the farm in time for the spring plowing. Cf/ An Economic Puzzle They say that we produced too much; We worked with speed and at high tension; And our efficiency was such That now this problem craves at- tention; At industry I do not scoff, On economics I ant hazy; But would we all be better off If everybody had been lazy? What Clinton was Doing in The Gay Nineties DO YOU REMEMBER WHAT (HAP CADE OF THE Prom The News -Record, Wednesday,, Feb. 22nd, 1893: On a Visit: Mr. Thos. M. John- ston, formerly a teacner of Stanley and this neighborhood, now of Chat- ham, is here renewing acquaintances. He is doing well and looks the pic- ture of health. Mr. Johnston has been a reader of The News -Record for many years and called on us Friday and renewed for 1894. We were pleased to meet the gentleman, Town Topics: The Clinton News - Record has passed its fifteenth mile - (stone. The N: R, is a newsy paper and the literary ability of its editor, Bro. Todd, is stamped upon every is- sue. Clinton can boast of two ex- cellent newspapers.: Atwood Bee, PENED DURING Torr LAST DE. OLD CENTURY? :Saturday. There were present: Pre- sident S. J. Latta; Vic -president Miss Sharman; Secretary, Mr. Geo, Holman; Members of the executive Miss Blair, Messrs J. E. Tons, Boyd and Shepherd. It was decided that the next meeting of the Association be held on Thursday and Friday, May 25-26 next at Exeter. Poverty: Mr, R. Holmes of The New Era will transfer his office and plant to nese promises during the present year. And we see by last week's New Era that Mr. Hol- mes has bought a handsome cabinet grand (Gerard Heintzman piano, which was "much admired by musi- cians and others." ... Thus the ter - 'Able tariff grinds down our people and the wail goes up about poor, poverty-stricken Canadiansl And the new office will be built of Cana- dian material too. But times are not so hard after all when Reform newspaper seen are able to indulge in expensive luxuries and build new offices. The News -Record is pleas- ed' -to learn of our totem's evident prosperity under a much -abused Tory Government. A Night on the Ice: There will be named and 'other skating contests on the Clinton Palace Rink tonight. The named race will be five miles be- tween George M. Baldwin of Sea. forth and five Clinton boys. A. May, M. Cantelon, W. Moore, W. Coats and W. Young. each of the latter tc skate a mile. There will also be a two-mile race for boys under 17. and barrel and potato races. A brass band will be in attendance. The Wiark-A-Day Fairs was held by the ladies of St. Paul's church in the town hall on Tuesday last. I' was a pronounced snecess, about $160 being realized, ... High tea war served in the council chamber from five to seven. . The programme in tire evening consisted of a duet . • . by Miss McHardy and Miss Combe solo, Mr. Spaufding,: duet, Mr. .:Spaulding and )Hiss McHardy. . Miss Mountcastle .and -'Miss Culliford Exchange: Rev. Mr. Shiltotn of Clinton and Rev. fir. Oliphant of !Bayfield exchanged pulpits last Sun. day. It was said Me. Shilton had a rough time in the storm as he was , expected to preach at Bayfield, Cole's appointment and Wilkinson's Corn- ers. In fact he could not reach-thr second outside church but was ob- aiged to take shelter at the 'home of Mr. John Middleton until the follow- ing day. License Commissioners: Follow- ing are the license commissioners for Huron: South Huron, Robt, Spicer. Peter Douglas, John Weir; West Hu - Iron, Samuel Sloan, James Stevens, Hugh McQuarrie; East Huron, Tho- mas Gibson, George Fortune, George Murdie. Reorganized: The students of :the Clinton Collegiate Institute held a meeting on Monday Feb. 20th, foe the purpose of reorganizing the foot- fall team, the principal presiding 'The following officers were elected: Honorary President: •Principal Hous- ston; 1st vice, Mr. Gundry; 2nd vice) F. Lindsay; captain, C. McKinnon; sec.-treas., A. Russell; managing committee, L. Whitely, J. Clegg and V0: Holland. Exeeuti$e Meeting: The Executive Committee of West Huron Toaeher'r Association was held in, Clinton on were the readers; tableaux were under the direction of Mae Barrow and were the best given in Clinton) in a long time. In the "Mistletoe Bough," : three scenes, old English costumes ,Miss Van'Tassel'- made a charming bride. The "Execution of Mary Queen of Scots," three scenes, was particularly good, the make-up of Miss McHardy as queen being much '•admired. ,bar. Reming- ton, as executioner, did his part well, but the curtain dropped before the head left the body. From The New 'Era, Friday Feb. 24, 18'93: , Notes: A rather significant com- bination came up, tewn on the dray on Wednesday, being two, barrels of beer and two coffins. A writ for libel has ,been issued against the Goderieh Signal, at the instance of Mr. Senior, proprietor of the billiard room in Crabb's block, in response to a letter in that journal accusing hint of a contravention of the bylaws and an Ontario statute $2000 is named es damages. Porter's Hill: On Wednesday last the wedding of Miss Hattie Pickard and Mr. Chas. Johnston took place. The bride was dressed in empress cord of a deep cream color, trimmed with lace, and was assisted by her sister, Emma, who was dressed ir bronze of the same icind of stuff, aI- so trimmed with lace. The right hand man' of the groom was Mr. W J. Sinclair of Galt. An exceptionally large number of costly presents were the testimonials to the bride and after dinner the bridal party drove to Clinton to catch the 2.30 train for Galt, their future home where a large reception was given them. The bride's travelling suit was of navy blue plush with white plush hat ... The Rev. Mr. Oliphant performed the ceremony. Constance: One day last week while James, son of Mr. Christopher Dale was letting out e. steer to water the animal lifted its head, the horn striking Jimmy under the eye, mak- ing an ugly wound. Miss Jessie McGregor, eldest daughter of Mr. D. McGregor, 'nos married to Mr. Andrew Best of Roseland, Man., on Wednesday at the residence of her father. There was a large number of guests and the bride being highly esteemed she was the recipient of many 'costly and handsome presents. WHEN THE PRESENT CENTURY WAS YOUNG Front The News -Record, Thursday, Feb. 20th, 1908: A Coming Anniversary: At a meeting of the official board of Wesley church last week it was de- cided to have the anniversary ser- vices on March 8th, for which date Rev. Dr. Briggs of Toronto has been seeurett The good people of Wesley expect to make a substantial re- duction in the church debt on this oe. casion and to bring the incumbrance down to $1,000 or thereabouts. The Collegiate Institute: The C. I. Literary Society held their meet- ing in the assembly loons last Thurs- day afternoon. The first thing that took place was the debate: "Resolv- ed: That fire is more destructive than water." The affirmative side was taken by Gurtis Stoneman and Frank McKenzie, the negative was upheld by Hartley Watts and Don- ald Ross. Mr. Treleaven was critic The judges, Mr. E. Ball, Miss Moyer and Mies Annabel McEwan, decided in favor -of the negative, The Fats and The Leans: The program at the rink for this evening includes a hockey match between the fats and the leans. This is an ,annual affair and furnishes all sorts of sport for both contestants and spectators. The Teams will be made up as follows: Fat Men: 3. Scruton, H. Fitzsimons, B. Fitzsimons, J. Finch, H. Bartliff R. Downs, J. Weiss. Lean Men: B. J. Gibbings, P Freeman, G. Ploberton, W McCon- nell, A. MaGatva, T. Reynolds, W. Collyer. Froin The New Era, Friday, Feb. 21st, 1908 Instantly Killed: Chas. Ross, eld- est sdn of Mr. James Ross of Goder- ich tonwship, was struck by the in- coming train on Saturday afternoon, abort four miles' from town, and was instantly killed. The young man was walking along the railway track with a younger brother, Eddie. and a Mend. E. Johnston. The wind was blowing strongly ' and they did not hear the approaching train until it was close upon them. . . Con- ductor Dunbar and Engineer Farr were in charge of the train but did moi notice the boys on account of the drifting snow. Railways In Trouble: The storm of Tnesday and Wednesday brought tronhle to the railways. Nearly all trains that got here were hours be hint on Wednesday,' and some that should have - did not get here at all. East of Seaforth the evening trains got stalled and were there for hours Just west of the station here an en gine broke a wheel and could not move until -relieved by the auxiliary Thi', prevented the evening L. H. and B. train coming in and Josh Cook had,, to take a lot of passengers`over' to the Y. and bring in. a load whe'. were anxious to go west. Mr. Pat tison saw that they were Born ort' ably provided :for at ; the Normandie. The £rieght train which had blocked the road was: backed into the station and reported the track clear; an, aux diary comes from .London and runs partly onto the Y., a snow plow from the east, supposing the track to be clear, smashes into the 'apxiliaey and dumps both engines, At time QC go- ing to press the line, to Goderich has just been opened. Parliament Opened in Toronto Feb. 15th Marked by traditional procedure accompanying historic British par- Iianmentary custom, the, fourth ses- sion of the 18th Ontario Legislature was 'opened on Wednesday after- noon, Feb. 15th,, by lion. Dr. Her- bert A. Bruce, Lieutenant-Goveanor, who officiated for the first time siatee assuming office. Dr. Bruce was accompanied to Par- liam.ent Buildings from ,Government House by Col, I3. M. Hilchie, newly - appointed aide, who succeeds Col. Alex. Fraser, being net near Queen's Paris by the travelling escort of Royal Canadian Dragoons. As hie Honour neared Parliament Buildings a battery of four guns fired the vice -regal salute of fifteen guns, while the foot guard from the Royal Canadian Regiment was inspected ir front 'of the Parliament Buildings, Dr. and Mrs. Bruce were escorted tc to the Chamber by Premier George S. Henry. Following the official ceremony, the guests were entertain- ed at tea by Hon. Col. and Mrs. T Ashmore Kidd in the Speaker's a- partment while the state dinner -wee held in the evening by Dr. Bruce at Government House. New school legislation was fore- cast in the Speech from the Throne which will mean considerable saving to rural townships who find themsel- ves in financial difficulties. Thi• legislation proposed a reduction ir the amounts which townships, under 'certain assessment conditions, are obliged to pay to school sections 'for teaching purposes. Under the pre- sent law, there is a provision stip. elating that where the average school section assessment in a taws ship is $100,000, the township shall pay to every school board concerned the amount of $000 for each prinoip-1 al teacher and 5450 for each assis- tant teacher. The new legislation will cut the $600 payment to $450 and the 8450 to .$337.50, ora 25 pen cent reduction. Another important forecast is in Connection with interest rates, the Speech declaring' "circumstances are directing public and expert atm - Von to the study and consideration ef the prevailing rates of interest as tve11 as the importance of their relation to the economic and domes- tic life of' the community." Premier Henry indicted that there is no in- tenticn of reducing interest rates or deposits in the Ontario IGovermuent Saving Offices, but that the govern- ment is ready to follow any least that the Dominion authorities may lay down in connection with inter- est rates. At the recent interpro- vincial conference, interest rates were discussed, but the provinces indicated that any lead in this con- nection should cone from the Domin. ion Parliament. An agreement, the Speech con- tinued, has been reached between Federal and Provincial authorities concerning the development of the water powers of the internatione section of the St. Lawrence develop- ment. Upon ratification of the sea way treaty between the United States and Canada, the provincia' house will be 'afforded an oppo"tun- itv of pornouncing upon the propos- ed development. One of the out- standing achievements of the pro- vince during the past year was the completion of the Teniskaming anti Northern Ontario Railway to Jame-, Bay, the line opening fresh avenues for the progress of Ontario with a wide range of attractive possibilities The new terminus at Moosonee is destined to become an important dis- tributing centre. Reference was made to the Budge' Committee, appointed by Premier Henry, which is to give close scrutiny to expenditures while it is expecte(' that the economies recommended be the committee, in addition to the retrenchment effected during the past fiscal year, will improve ma.• terially the financial outlook of thr province. Agriculture, the Speech pointed out, had its financial pdsition far then aggravated through Great Bre taro going from the gold standard The prospect of an early return to better conditions is imn"oved by the outcome of the Imperial Economic Conference • and .by the enereetir work of the Marketing Board coup led with the nlaats for an inteneise drive for British and Canadian mar- kets. . The Government entieinates further results 'from a definite 'ef fort to stimulrte the •rnneumrtinn of Ontario's products by the eerie -ie. M' the province under 'else Dere:Amen' bf Aerieulture. The Ontario Tev oro-Flleets is Pow- er' Oonimissirn, rieeinm fho nest vele met all its einenrlel ,were' nn. further increneee 'ee r"reeep seetee now amount to $62,560,060' while gol ' BRITISH STATESMAN IS NOW 70 YEARS OLD Three score years and ten for David Lloyd George! The white-haired reticle statesman cuts his cake at Bryn Awelon, where ho celebrated his 70th birthday. Son Gwilyn is on the right; daughter Megan, Mrs. Gwilyn and her two children are at the left. mining has placed Ontario in an en- viable position and helped the pro- vince to sustain the credit of the Dominion. Last year pro- vincial subsidies in • County ant' Township roads amounted to $5,547,- 739, and on King's Highways there was 57,705,649 expended for con struction and maintenance. By the establishment of a plant for the de- velopment of radium products at the University of Toronto, one of the important recommendations of the Cancer Commission has been , brought into force and the distribu- tion of radium emanations 00111111 ,1C' ed. Reference was also made to the redistribution bill which is to be ian- dled this session providingfor a reduction of the size of the Ho:.sc Iprobably to 37 seats. Relief is a)s,. to be provided for mortgagors es- pecially hone owners. GODERICH: Holding that the damage done to his car by a collision could not have been suffered at a speed of 20 miles an hour, as testi- fied by plaintiff, Judge Costello, in county court on Friday dismissed with costs the action claiming 5500 brought by James A. Cowan, whole- sale hardware merchant of London, against Charles Bondi, wholesale fruit dealer, of Wingham. The col- lision occurred at an intersection on the Main Street of Wingham on the early 'Horning of May 20, 1932. There were no eye -witnesses. .:1r EXETER: William Rivers, tetir. ed local businessman, had two fin- gers of his right hand badly shatter- ed while out bunting Friday morn- ing. Rivers was making his way through a fence when his shotgun accidentally discharged. This war Mr. Rivers' first mishap in many years experience as a hunter. <'� GODERICH: Victeria School was the scene of a happy occasion Thurs- day night when members of Victoria Hone and School Club celebrated it: loth anniversary by giving a birth- day party. One of the largest aud- iences of the year enjoyed the en- tertainment provided which was pre- sided over by the president, Mrs. W. F. H. Price. teeelCe EXETER: Wndow peeper; have been busy during the past few weeks Citizens have been bothered by night prowlers for sometime and one wor- thy citizen laid wait one night re- cently, and quietly crept up behind a prowler as he was peeping tln'ougl- the glass, let him have it full force. r GODERICH: Mrs. E. C. Beacons wife of the inspector of public schools, was elected regent of Maple Leaf Chapter, I. 0. D. E., at the an - Heal meeting. Other officers for 1933 are: Viee-regent, (Miss Gladys Saults; secretary, Mrs. A. IL Tay- lor; educational seeretary, Misr CIaire Reynolds; treasurer, Miss Gladys Ginn; councillors, Miss Edith Williams, Mrs. G. Watson, Miss Jes- sie Saunders, Miss A. Wurtele, Mi•s. J. M. Johnston, Mrs. L D. Eastman. rine) Isis's. e. A. Graham. GODERICH: The following By. Laws fixing the salaries 'cf the civic officials were read, and finally pas- sed at the last meeting of the Gode- rich town council: By-law No. 8— Fixing the salary of the Town Clerk at $L017. By-law No. 9—The salary of the Town Treasurer from 5300 to 5277. By-law No. 10—Appointing J. H. Robertson Assessor and Tax Col- leetcr at 51,202. By-law No. 11 — That the salary of the Chief cf Pol- ice and Street Inspector, R. Postel. thwaite, be 5878,75 payable monthly By-law No. 12—Sergeant Ross re- ceive 5732.50 per year, effective from Feb. 1st. By-law No. 13—That the salary of 8800 received by the Ceme- tery Sextrn be replaced by 8740. By Ian', Bylaw No. 14—That the salary of the M.O.H., Dr. Hunter, be placed at 892.50. By-law No. 16—That thr auditors receive 890 each in place of 8120.00. These salaries are fixed after the 7 1-2 per cent, reduction of former salaries was deducted. Owing to de- crease in business, F. Craigie, N. H Mixter and E. Drennan, proprietors. of Pool Rooms asked that licenses be reduced to 540 for first table and 825 for each additional one; Bowling alleys, 530 for first alley and 515 for each additional one. The folliw ing comparison, were made: Strat- ford, $25 for first table; Kincardine, 520; Clinton, 860; London, 515. The fetter was referred to the special Committee. The Public Library , Board's request for $300 further' grant was referred to the Finance Committee with power to act. Conn - calor Go:rg•e Gould asked to be re- lieved of hie. duties of distributing relief on the Welfare Board, as his physician had ruled that his health would not permit. Councilor Sea- brcoke asked if the Government would pay 4 man appointed to do this work. Mayor Lee expressed the opinion that it was unfair to aslc any Councilor to do this work, Coun- cilor Brown, last year, as chairman of the town Special_ and Relief Com- mittee had had charge oa civic re- lief; and Councilor Gould has car- ried •cn this work as his successor. It was finally left with the Welfare Board for Consideration. A com- munication from R. E. Manning clerk of Clinton, asked e'eunce to en- dorse a memorial re the commission appointed by the Federal Govern- ment to investigate the price of coal and forward it to the federal mini,t- ter of labor. The Special Committee was given power to endorse the let- ter and forward it to the Govern- ment. es GODERICIl: An event of interest last Wednesday was the marriaga of Cepha May Grace Maskell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Maskell. Colborne township, to Reginald Jos- eph Bell, sot of Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Bell, cf Goderich. The ceremony took place et the Presbyterian manse Rev. D. J. Lane officiating. The bride was attired in a dress of Chan el crepe, with hat to match and car- ried a bouquet of roses. Tho couple were unattended. They will reside in Godo:ich, where the groom is em- ployed a; a jeweller with E. C. Rob- ertson. IIENSALL: The death occurred Met week of Mrs. Mary Ann Hoover, wid"w of George Alair, after an ill- ness cf one week with pneumonia. Deceased, who camp to this village to live a little over a year ago, was 82 years old. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. W. Making, of Michi- ean; Mrs. Steep, of Goderich Town- ship, and Dora, at home; also two sons, Melville, Detroit, and David, of Niagara Falls. The funeral was held on Friday afternoon at 2 'o'clock tc Hensall Unites Cemetery. GOING TOO FAR .SUGAR CREEK, Mo., Feb. 19.— Campaign methods ,ef Police Judge Grey lileAvoy have cost him his wife. Judge Alien S. Southern granted her a divorce upon the assertion Mcrvoy made love to wemen to win their votes, "1 realize:" testified Mrs. McAvay "it was necessary for my husband ti be friendly during a campaign, but I decided it was too much when he car- ried his friendship so far he became engaged to four woolen at once and while I was still living with him." Sraredancveter GAPS AND VALLEYS ARE .JUST Ur ieleMENT The dare -devil in this picture makes his bridges and rrcwznr Le Moynhatn, noted climber, seen hero scaling the Cheelein- <,, ewe ;-, tened in lariat fashion. ns' ' o them. Tie` is ,loo "'d: ''11,a ,'•opo •ie fas,