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The Clinton News Record, 1933-03-02, Page 1The News -Record Est.1878 WITH WHIC IS INCORPORAT ED THE CLINTON NEW ERA The 'New Era Est.' 18614' NO. 5312 -54th YEAR 4cur Watch Will fYkt ,5i6k f cr a gest CLINTON . ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 1933 THE HOME PAPE —As long as you care for it half decently, But if you do not give it occasional thought and attention, it will not ASK for a rest but simply TAKE one.,1t may be that it has done so already—or is about to do so. If your watch is not running properly bring it to us in order that it may be corrected. Let us examine it. You will not have to pay anything to know what the trouble is. The repairing cost is Reasonable Satisfaction is Assured. C111car Headquarters for Watch and Jewelery Repairs Jeweler and Optometrist Phone 174w and 174j i Dress ','p Y Wind•ws AT A MINIMUM OF EXPENSE Our new Curtain Materials will greatly enhance the beauty of your Windows. The prices also you'll find extremely appealing, ranging from 1Sc a yard to 65c. We are also expecting immed- iately a shipment of Cretons, Sat- eens, Chintz and Tapestry Up- holstering materials which are all inviting your inspection. 9 S " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE " DURKIN--BEATON In the chapel of Metropolitan Church House, Toronto, on Feb. 18th, at five -thirty, a quiet wedding took place when Alice Louise, daughter of Mrs. Alexander D. Beaton of Clinton, was married to Oliver Durkin of. Waldemar. Rev. Kenneth J. Beaton, brother of the bride, officiated. The bride wore a becoming frock, of brown georgette and lace with match- ing accessories, and carried Tailisman Roses. Approp- riate wedding music was played by Miss Muriel Beaton. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's brother, Rev. K. J. Beaton, Broadway Avenue. PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD The regular meeting of the Public School Board was held on Tuesday evening, the following members be- ing present: Messrs. Corless, Cud - snore,. Cook, Jenkins, .Plumsteel, Venner and Manning. The following accounts were pre- sented and ordered paid on motion of Messrs. .Cudmon(e and Manning:. Sutter and Perdue, $3.01; W. Cow- an, $1.00; T. G..Scribbins,:$1.12. It was moved by Mr. Cook, second- ed by Mr. Manning that the matter .of teachers' salaries we dealt' with at this meeting. It was moved in amendment by Mr, Plumsteel, seconded by Mr. Ven - net that this matter be left over for a future meeting, Carried. The board then adjourned, THE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Institute was held hi the firemen's hall last Thursday evening, and took the form of a Hard Time Social. About one hundred were present, including husbands. and • friends of members, and a very jolly evening wits enjoyed by all. Many came in hard -time costume, which added much to the spirit of the ev- ening; The meeting opened with a grand parade of those in costume, headed by Mr. Fred Mutch, playing the pipes, and the president, Mrs. Tre- wartha.' The judges, who were Mrs. Fred Mutch, and Messrs. Perdue and Rorke, awarded Mrs. Levis, Sr., and Mr. Clarence Sturdy prizes' for the best hard time costumes. After the judges gave their decis- ion, and awarded the prizes, a very interesting and splendid program was given. The first number was a vocal duet with guitar accompany ment, which was much appreciated by Misses Wilhemine Trewartha and Ellen Charlesworth; an amusing reading entitled "St. Peter" was given by Mrs. C. V. Cooke; Mr. Shortreed then sang a solo which received great applause. This was followed by pipe selections by Mr. Fred Mutch, and Mr. Shortreed then gave an amusing reading. Progressive euchre and crokinole were played after the program. The winners in euchre were Mrs., Les. Hanley, Mrs. 'Geo. Taylor and Mrs. Frank Glow, tied, Mrs. Hanley win- ning in the draw. Winners for m.eii being; W. E. Perdue and IL E. Rorke, who tied, Mr. Perdue making the lucky draw. Miss Helen Lawson also. won in a draw, playing crgkin- ele. The president then took the chair and a few business matters were dis- cussed. It was brought to the at: tention of the members that a valued member, in the person 'of Mrs. Jack Radford, was being lost, as 'Mr. and Mrs. Radford and family are moving to Stratford.' It was moved by Mrs. C. V. Cooke, and seconded by Mrs. M. Johnston that a parting gift from the Institute be presented to Mrs: Radford before her departure. TFIE MARKETS Wheat, 42c. Barley, 37e, 4 Oats, 20c to 25c. Butter, 20c. Eggs, 12o to 16e. Live Hogs, $3.85. C. C. I. NEWS Mitchell girls played basketball against our girls team in the Colle- giate gymnasium here last Monday, after five o'clock. Clinton won 20-11, LEAVING TOWN Mr. J. Radford and family, who have been residents of Clinton for the past few years, intend removing to Stratford, where Mn Radford has secured a position. The family will be missed from town but their friends wish them success and happiness in their new home. FRIDAY'S PLAY . The three -act comedy, "Jimmy, Be Careful," put on in the town hall on Friday evening by the young people of Ontario street church, brought out a full 'house and proved to be a most entertaining play. The young people taking part had learned their parts well and presented the several char- acters tellingly. The play was centred around the love affairs of two sisters, daughters of a widowed mother, who spoiled her elder daughter and made a younger one and a son give in to het in everything. The elder daughter, Verna, very realistically taken by Miss Isabel Holmes, is engaged to ',n estimable young man, "Jimmy," tak- en by (Leslie Pearson, who has just bought a piece of land and is suppos- ed to he going into the growing of asters. His plans are not approved by his fiancee and later site breaks her engagement with him, and Emil- ie, Verna's sister, who has always been secretly in love with him, begins going allout with him: Verna does- n't like this and while encouraging the attentions of another young man, Herb 'Clark, taken by Percy Liver- more, wants to win back her old lov- er, as he is drilling for oil on the aster field. Willie Blake, Mr. J. Douglas, is disgusted with his elder sister's behaviour and wants Jimmy to marry Emilie, her aunt, also, Aunt Ellen Means, Miss Marion Thomp- son, thinks Emilie should have "some rights," and while Ma Blake. Mrs. H. C. Lawson, agrees, she still wishes her favorite, Verna, 'to have what she wants. Jimmy refuses to be won back, however, and on his first well proving a failure, on learning that Emilie really loves him, he starts drilling another and Verna marries Herb. Clark and they go on a wed ding trip. They return sooner than was expected and it is evident that both are unhappy. Mrs. Lawson, as lila Blake, the ov- er -indulgent mother, plays her part with dignity; L. Pearson, as the enthusiastic young prospector for oil, and incidentally, a fond lover, does his stunt quite realistically; J. Douglas, as an out -spoken brother, wise to all a sister's faults, is most convincing; Miss Armstrong, as the unselfish youngter sister, blossom.- out lossomyout when she finds herself free to love "Jimmy," Miss Isabel Holmes makes a most realistic "spoiled child", Miss Marion Thompson, is quite convincing as a rather "bossy" wife, while P. Livermore takes his part very well, indeed. Other players were: Tillie, the Swedish maid, Miss Virginia Resell, who plays a'leading part and does it well; her admirer, Pietro, the gar- dener, a young Italian, who divides his affection between the tantilizing Tillie and his ,young sister, whom he is saving money to bring out from the home country This part was tak- en by Mr. H.' K Colver, who looked the part to perfection and carried it through well in his 'acting; and Chris. Means, Aunt Ellen's somewhat 'hen- pecked 'husband, who was very brave until she made an appearance, then plays a meek part, this was well tak- en by A. W. Groves. All the men were in on the land deal, but at first the women, with the exception of Emilie, opposed it. Then when there was a chance 'of making a lot of money out of oil they became very enthusiastic. and when the second well proves a "gusher;" all are jubilant. Lunch was then served by the hos- tesses and a pleasant time was spent'. in dancing. All's well that ends well 'and in the end everyone is happy, even Verna and Herb., who decide that instead of thinking of themselves all the time that they will in future consider each other. And to make thing's better Jimmy, at the request 'of Emilie, of- fers them a share in the oil well. All the young people took their parts well and the play was most en- tertaining. It was put 'on under the direction of Mrs. Farrill. An orchestra furnished music be- fore efore the play and between acts. BOUGHT LONDE'SBORO STOCK Mr. T. W. Wigginton recently bought out the stock of Mr. W. T: Brunsdon Londesboro, and has had it moved to his own shop here, where he will continue his woodworking. Mr. 'Wigginton worked with the firm of Brunsdon and Son. of Lon - dasher) years age and has known five generations of the family. DEATH OF GEORGE WARD The following from the Mail and Empire refers to a former resident, who will be remembered by many readers of this paper. Mr. Ward was a former •Clintonian, being one of the employees of the Glasgow, Mac- pherson Co., 'when that Company made threshing machines here: "By the death yesterday of George Ward, 304 Carlow Ave., an interest- ing and versatile career closed. Born in Devonshire, Eng., 84 years ago, he received a limited education, leaving school at the age 'of ten years to b,e- come apprenticed to a blacksmith Having learned that trade he found employment in the Royal Naval Dockyards, Plymouth. He came to Canada more than 60 years ago and worked for • several years as a black= smith and a farm hand, eventually taking up land or himself in Lamb - ton County, and farmed until 1911, when he carne to Toronto. For mors than two decades he had been em- ployed by the Old Toronto Ferry Co. and the T.T.G. on the Island Ferry boats. For the last few years he had been deckman at the city ferry ter- minal and was known to thousands of citizens, being particularly popu- lar with children. He was a mem- ber of the I.O.O.F, and the I.O.F His wife and daughter predeceased him several years ago. As far as is known he had no other relatives in the Dominion." AMONG THE CHURCI•TES The South Huron Ministerial As- sociation will meet next Monday, at 10,30 a.m, at Rev. G. W. Sherman's home, Albert street, and Dr. Dee- gan will continue the discussion 'of the teaching and work of the Ox- ford Group. .sl1==e, The inter -denominational Father and Son Banquet will be held in the Ontario Street 'church next Thursday evening, Mar. 0th, at 0.80. Rev. Dr. C. W. MeMille and the Male quar- tette of Central church, Stratford, will be present, the former being the guest speaker. Wesley -Willis United Church The sermon` subject Sunday morn- ing: "God's Pay Cheques—.The Vine- yard Laborers." Evening: "The Merciful." The Y. P. S. will visit the Ontario street Y. P. S. on Monday evening next, The W. M. S. will meet en Thurs- day evening, Mar. 9th, at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. A. Seeley, High street. Mrs. Scott's group will give the program. Presbyterian Church Sunday morning sermon subject: "Marvel Not." The Huron Presbytery met here on Tuesday, The Rev. Mr. Young of Hensall was elected Moderator for the ensuing year, Reports of the various church organizations were read and were very encouraging This especially applies to the Budget which was about $500 more than the allotment. Among those present were Drs. Bennett and Wardlaw Taylor, both of whom have taken up resi- dence in Goderich. Dr. Tay- lor is clerk sof the General As- sembly, and will be a valued new member of the Presbytery, as he is unsurpassed in knowledge of the Laws of the church. He was the chief consultant in matters pertaining to the new Book of Forms which has just recently come off the press]. Ontario . Street Unitd Church At the morning service: Baptisms, Reception of members, Setting A- part of Elders and Sacrament of the Lord's ;Supper. Evening sermon subject: "The Thief on the Cross." Sacrament also administered at this service. The C. G. I. T. held their regular. Meeting Tuesday night, with twen- ty-two present, and the vice-presi- dent, Irene McInnis, in the chair. Some lively games were enjoyed un- der the direction of Clete Ellis; a sing -song was followed by the de- votional period led by Mrs. Pockett and Ellen McGill. Mrs. Oliver Rands (R.N.) then gave a splendid lesson from the First Aid. Course, subject "Poisons and their Antidotes.." The closing feature was the pres- entation of a C.G.I.T. pin to Gladys Radford, a popular young member, who is leaving for Stratford. The Girls' Club will meet at eight o'clock on. Monday evening next, Mar. 6th, at the hone of Mrs. C. S. FUNERAL OF MRS. LINDSAY The funeral of the late Mrs. James Lindsay, who died on Tuesday in' her ninety-fourth year, was held on Thursday afternoon, with a private service at the house, conducted by the Rev. D. E. Foster of Wesley -Wil, lis church, of which congregation Mrs, Lindsay had long been a mem- ber The pallbearers were: Messrs. J. Scott, J. V, Diehl, R. J. Fisher, Ai J. Tyndall, Guy Hicks and W. A. Grant. - The remains were laid beside those of her husband in Clinton cemetery. BAND 'CONCERT The 'concert put on yesterday ev- ening by the Boys' Band was a great success in so far as the pro- gram put on, for it. was a fine one and much enjoyed. The attendance was not so large as had been hoped for, but there were counter attractions and on the next occasion no doubt many whc were not able to attend this concert will be .on hand. The band for some time has been under the leadership of Mr:. Morgan Agnew, who is also leader of the Kittle Band, and the boys have been showing especial interest in the work and their improvement is marked. They certainly exhibited the results of good training and of practice in the program given yesterday even- ing. In addition to eight numbers given by the whole band the following spe- cials were much enjoyed: A clarinet duet by Charlie John- son and Newman Paterson; trom- bone solo by Clayton Dixon and a saxophone quartette by Clarence Bozell, W, Murch, Jack Perdue and the leader, Mr. Agnew. Misses Wilhelmina Trewartha and Ellen Charlesworth gave a vocal duet with guitar accompaniment and Miss Fraser'F. school chorqs contributed a number, which was all the outside assistance given. hir. E. Paterson 'occupied the chair for the evening. The boys intend giving a second concert, the date to be announced later. DEATH OF GEORGE PHIPPS Early en Thursday, Feb. 23rd, 1933, Mr. George Phipps passed a- way in Clinton hospital after only a few days illness. The deceased was a son of the late Stilhvill Phipps and his wife, Mary Rice. He was born in Pickering in the year 1864 and while still a lad his parents moved to Goderich Township where he had resided most of the time ever since. He spent quite a number of years in the pool. try business at St. Williams, Ridge crest, Goderich, and other places. Since last May he has made his home with his cousin, Mr. Wesley Marquis of the Base Line. Mr. Phipps wet a member of the Methodist Church and since Unio+ of the United church, He was of a very quiet and thoughtful disposition, al- ways thinking of others, glad to lend a helping hand whenever possible. It might well be said of him that those who knew him best, loved him most The funeral, which took place from the home of Mr, Marquis, Base Line, on "Saturday afternoon, was under the auspices of the Masonic Order, Maitland Lodge, Goderich, of which he was member, and Clinton Lodge, uniting at the service. Rev. Mr. Far- rill of Ontario Street church gave a eo"mforting message. He leaves to mourn lois passing 'one sister, Aggie, Mrs Frank Swallow, Bowmanville, and two brothers, James of Darling - ford, Manitoba, and Stillwill of Choiceland, Seek„ also twelve nieces and nephews. Interment was in Clinton cemetery, the pallbearers being fellow Masons TUCKERSMITH 'Mrs. Ray Fear, who has been un- der the doctor's care, is out, and a- round again._ Miss Reta Tear of Goderich vis- ited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Fear, over the week -end. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Matheson of Goderich visited the tatter's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs\ Fred Pepper, ov- er the week -end\ Mr. Newman Garrett met -with a painful accident a few days ago cut- ting his foot with an axe,` He is im- proving slowly. LONDON ROAD Mr. and Mrs. Orville Phillips and 'Family of near Seaforth spent Sun clay with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Man ring. Miss 'Mary .litatheson of.:Gederict spent the week -end with the Misse Rowcliffe. Miss Marion Shipley is " visiting 'Mends in 'Clinton this week. •K,. een epet,ns of T,ondeehorc h engaged with Mr. ;toy Plumsteel fo Hawke. the summer, LITTLE LOCALS That was an exciting hockey game on Monday night wasn't it'? The regular meeting. of the town council will be held on Monday even- ing. Another sign of spring is the fact that the milliners ' are back after' their winter holidays. The Huronic Rebekah lodge will meet on Monday evening, Mar, 6th, in their lodge rooms. The' Public Hospital Board will meet on Tuesday evening, -Mar. 7th, at half past • seven in the board room of the town hall. Miss Irene Brunsdon had the mis- fortune to fall on some ice on Rat- tenbury street the other evening. and fracture her wrist. LITTLE LOCALS The hockey team and fans char- tend a bus to take them to Walker- ton yesterday. And they didn't get, back until the wee, sine' hours. Mr. J. Leonard Heard, who was operated on for appendicitis over a fortnight ago,was removed to his home on Tuesday and is doing nicely. Mrs. R. H. Johnson, who has been in the local hospital as the result of a fractured ankle for some weeks, was able to be removed to her horse on Sunday. Is this spring? Miss Florence Cuninghame picked some full-blown snowdrops in her garden on Thurs- day last. The week -end storm no doubt put them to sleep again, but they were wide awake that day. Clinton Colts Win Croup in Fourth Hard -Fought Game. Good Game on Clinton Ice Monday Night — Vanquished Congratulate Victors and Wish Them Luck WALKERTON WINS FIRST GAME IN FINALS YESTERDAY EVENING COME HERE FRIDAY NIGHT The Group Tied Again With the Sailors and Colts tied for group honors a capacity crowd filled the Goderich arena last Friday night to witness what should have been the deciding game, but with the score at one -all at full time, and the count still the same after sixty minutes ov- ertime, Referee "Speedy" Oliver de- clared the ice unfit for further play and called the genie. This decision suet with general ap- proval of fans and players alike as it was impossible to play hockey un- der such conditions and was merely an endurance test and it would have beets too bad for either team to have lost such a gruelling game on a fluke goat In the first period the ice was not too bad and the fans were treated to seine good hockey and exciting mo- ments. Campbell for Clinton notch- ed the Colts' first and only counter on a neat lone rush midway through tine period and with a few minutes to go Allison did the same for Goderich, when he slipped through the defence and flipped a loose puck past Twy- ford. From then on for 100 minutes no further score but both goal tenders were in great form and made 'some remarkable saves. Ken. Pickett was right through at one time but was tripped and failed to score. Al Campbell had Doak out of his net and Woods got in the way of what look- ed a sure goal. Allison was right in on Twyford and had the Clinton fans with their hearts in their mouths but be missed his titmice. Apart from plays such as these the game was a tedious affair which was no fault of the players, who deserve all credit for the way they played un- der conditions as they were. Referee Oliver gave great satis- faction to both teams and kept the game well in 'hand. Only eight pen- alties were awarded during the whole game, overtime included, Pour to each team. By the time this appears in print the teams will have clashed again and a group winner declared, which in the writer's opinion will be Clinton. But they will have to extend themselves to win, as the Goderich Sailors have proved themselves to be no mean op- ponents. Clinton Wins Group What a game! What a crowd! What a victory! A record breaking crowd of over 1200 enthuiastic hockey fans jammed the local arena Monday night to witness the. Clinton Colts gain a well-earned 2-1 decision over the Goderich Sailors, thereby winning group honors and qualifying to meet Walkerton in the next round. It's many years since Clinton has been the scene of such a keenly contested game and so much general interest shown. No doubt the Iong-standitng rivalry between the two towns had a lot to do with it. The game was fast, exciting and very clean, only five penaltiesbeing awarded, Clinton getting three. Both teams checked hard and persistently and both goalies did great work in. the nets. Hence the small seers 'Twas a Hard game for the Sailor to lose, as it took four,ganies to de- cide group winners. The first was won by Goderich with the score 5-3. The next by Clinton score 2-0. Then the heart -breaking sixty minute ov- ertime genie which ended 1-1, and finally victory for Clinton, score 2-1. Only one goal difference in four games gives some idea of how even- ly these two teams were matched. The Sailors went down with colors flying and were not beaten until the final bell and showed good sports- - manship after the game in going to Clinton's dressing room and congrat- ulating the boys and wishing them luck. .Goderich was first to break' into the storing column, when McKay on a pass from McDonald pushed the rub- ber past Twyford. This was the .only counter in the first stanza, but there were many smart plays and close shots, but of course they don't count and the first period ended 1-0 for the Sailors. In the second the Colts dug right in and notched two beauties, The first was by Pickett and McEwan on a splendid combination. Pickett car- ried the puck to the goal mouth pas- sed to McEwan who outguessed Doak and scored the equalizing goal. The second was by Kennedy on a pass from behind the Goderich net by Al. Campbell, a nice play too. ' This was the deciding goal, there being no further score for the balance of the game, but there was excitement to spare with the fans yelling one mo- ment, and the next with bated breath and ah's and oh's and grunts and groans would escape themas. there would be a close play one way or the other. All in all, it was a splendid game to finish up the group with. The Clinton players and fans being highly elated with the final result and Goderich with the satisfaction of having given a good account .of themselves. Walkerton Wins First of Semi -Finals The Colts met defeat at the hand's of the Walkerton team" on Walkerton. ice yesterday evening in the first game of the group play-offs, the score standing 3-1 at the conclusion of a well -played game. The game was by no means ene- sided, as the. Colts made the home- stets work for their victory and there were many close calls, In fact the teams looked to be pretty evenly matched. The one goal scored by the Colts was sent, home by Gibbs but although, they came near it, mighty near it, several • times the Colts failed to make another. The score at the end of the second period stood 2-1 and in the third period Walkerton scored another. Walkerton comes here on Friday evening, when the result will tell which team goes on.n 'Twill be a game worth seeing. • Clinton Line-up: Goal, Twyford; de- fence, Elliott, Nediger; centre, Pick- ett; ` wings McE.wan, Gibbs; alter- nates, Kennedy, `Rath, Campbell, Glidden., See the best game of hockey of the season .on Friday night, when the aide who will continue in the 0.H.A.. Intermediate race. "