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Oats, 20c to 25c.
Buter, 20c.
Eggs, 9c to 11.
Live Hogs, $6.25.
BROTHER PASSES
Mrs. Geo. Holland and Mr. J. B.
ebb of Clinton, received word yes=rday morning of the death of their
other, Rev. W. J. Lobb off Edmon-
m, Alberta. Mr. Lobb left for Ed-
enton on the afternoon train yes-
rday.
0. 0. F. AT-HOME
The annual At -Home of Clinton
odge I.O.O.F., No. 88, on Tuesday
vening in the firemen's hall, proved
o be a very pleasant and enjoyable
flair.
About one hundred and twenty-five
uests were present, Odd Fellows
nd their wives and Rebekahs and
heir husbands, and the first part of
he evening was spent in cards,
while after refreshments were servd
he floor was cleared and dancing
was indulged in.
A number of visitors were present
rom both Seaforth and Mitchell.
CNG THE CHURCHES
Presbyterian Church
Sunday morning sermon subject:
Does Our Sign Always Find Us
Ontario Street United Church
Morning sermon subject on Sun-
day: "Who Crucified Jesus?" Even -
ng: "The Triumphal Entry." Spe-
ial music by the choir. "Fireside
Hour" in lecture room after evening
ervice. Beautiful colored slides on
Gaining the Farmers of Japan for
Christ."
The W. M. S. will hold its Easter
hankoffering meeting in the lecture
room of the church on Tuesday af-
ternoon next, April 11th, commenc-
rg at three o'clock. The speaker
wi11 be Mrs. James Anthony of
Thames Road, and an interesting
musical program is being arranged.
On Thursday afternoon last Mrs.
R. J. Miller, King street, gave her
ome for an afternoon tea, undertlhe auspices of the W. M. S., when a
arge number gathered during the
afternoon to enjoy a cup of tea andthe meeting with friends. The pro-
ceeds went into the W. 14. S. treas-
c y. Mrs. Wendorf very kindly pre-
sided at the piano, playing many
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ovely selections during the after
noon.
The Young Peoples' League on
Monday evening was under the aus-
pices of the Citizenship committee
and in the absence of Miss Laura
Jervis, convener, Mr. C. S. Hawke
presided. The special feature of the
program was a talk by Mr. Oliver
Jervis on "Success for Young and
Old," which was listened to with in-
terest by about forty of the young
people present.
Miss Helen Rumball contributed a
piano solo and Miss Gilbert gave a
reading during the evening. Miss
Noreen Finch acted as pianist.
REBEKAHS HOLD ANNUAL
The annual meeting of Rebekah
Lodges of Stratford District, No. 26,
was held in Clinton on Monday after-
noon, April 3rd, in the I.O.O.F. hall
with D.D.P. Mrs. Sutter presiding.
Representatives were present from
Goderich, Seaforth, Mitchell, Milver-
ton, Stratford and New Hamburg. At
the close of the meeting the members
of Clinton Lodge served a bountiful
lunch. .. uF'�. r...
"ITS AN ILL WIND" '
Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Atkinson have
heard from a niece in Long Beach,
California, right in the midst of the
quake area, but whose family escap-
ed unhurt. So many of the buildings
were wrecked that a building boom
is- on, thus creating a wave sof pros-
perity for the time being.
Several schools have been con-
demned and school was being held in
a circus tent in the vicinity of the
writer's home.
Wesley -Willis United Church
Sunday morning's sermon subject:
"The Challenge of, Pain." Evening:
"The Meaning of Lent."
There will be a service on Good
Friday morning at eleven 'o'clock, to
which all are cordially invited.
The Everready Mission Circle
held their Easter Thankoffering
meeting Tuesday evening, April 4th
in the Sunday school room. After
a very impressive responsive service
those present were favoured with
DEATH
OF MISS MCBRIEN
The death occurred in Toronto on
Saturday of Miss Frances McBrien,
eldest daughter of the late Jonathan
and Hannah. McBrien of the Base
Line, where she was born and spent
her early life. Later she resided in
Clinton and for the past ten years
had been in Toronto with her nephew
and niece, Dr. Roy Ball and Mrs. Dot
Ball Reid. For the past year she had
been in failing health.
Miss McBrien is survived by three
sisters and two brothers: Mrs. Frank
Mcllveen and Mrs. Thos. Mcllveen,
Clinton; Mrs. Loucks, North Battle -
ford; Harvey McBrien of Clinton and
Albert McBrien of Essex.
The remains were brought to
Clinton for interment, the funeral
taking place on Monday afternoon.
After a short service at the home of
Mrs. McIlveen, Victoria ?reet, a pub-
lic service was held at St. Paul's
church, the rector, Rev. K. McGoun,
officiating assisted by the Rev. Dr.
Dougan of the Presbyterian church.
The pallbearers were: Messrs. Al-
bert and Harvey McBrien, George
Sturdy, Kph. Ball and W,ifred and
Jonathan McIlveen:
Mrs. T. Mcllveen who was in To-
ronto before her sister's death, and
Mrs. Reid accompanied the body tc
Clinton. Mr. and 'Mrs. A. McBrien
and Mrs. L. McBrien, Essex and
Mr. and Mrs. Williams of Monk -
ton, were also here for the funeral.
Interment was made in Clinton ceme-
tery.
C. I. BOARD MEETS
The Collegiate Board met on
Thursday evening last, members pre-
sent being: Col. Rance, Chairman;
Col. Combe, Dr. Shaw, Dr. Evans,
Dr. Thompson and Messrs. Cooper
and Fingland. Principal Fines was
also present.
The estimates were struck for the
year when, on motion of Dr= Shaw
and Dr. Thompson it was decided to
ask the town council for the sum of
$3,200 for 1933. Col. Combe and Mr.
Cooper moved in amendment that
the sum be fixed at $2,500, but the
amendment was defeated, only the
mover and seconder voting for it.
A substantial balance of over $2000
and the cutting of salaries and of
one teacher made this reduction of
over $2000, possible.
The Secretary of the Exeter
Board of Education Wrote suggesting
a meeting of trustees of secondary
schools in the county to consider
educational matters and especially
costs. On motion of Col. Combs and
Mr. Cooper the secretary was in-
structed to reply that the Clinton
board would be pleased to co-oper-
ate in such a meeting and suggest-
ing that it be held in Clinton.
LITTLE LOCALS
The Home and School Club intends
making a collection of old papers,
magazines, -etc., about the and of
this month. When housecleaning
keep this in mind.
Mrs. Edward Wise, her friends will
regret to hear, has been very ill for
the past couple of weeks at the home
of her son, Mr. C. E. Wise of Gode-
rich township, , .= I
A- FATHER DIES SUDDEnLY
Mrs. Wilfred Mcllveen received
word Saturday of the sudden death
of her father, Mr. J. Lancashire of
Peterboro, who dropped dead while
going about his daily duties. Mrs.
Mcllveen left the same afternoon for
Peterboro.
a most instructive and enjoyable I On motion of Dr. Shaw and Mr.
talk. "It pays to Advertise," by Fingland Prin. -Fines and Mr. J. C.
Mrs. George Layton of Exeter, who Cooper were given leave to spend the
Strathcona grant for theimprove-
ment of rifle ranges, etc., as they
saw fit.
On motion of Mr. Fingland and Dr.
Shaw an order was drawn on the.
treasurer for $10 for the payment
of the essay prize. - .
On motion of Dr. Thompson and
Mr. Fingland the principal was au-
thorized to spend the, sum of $43.73
for supplies for science room.
On motion of Col. Combe and Mr.
Cooper the followingaccounts were
ordered paid: A. T. Cooper, $7; W. S.
R. Holmes, $2; W. J. Miller and Son,
$128. -
On motion of Dr. Thompson and
Mr. Fingland the monthly board
meeting .will be held, until further
notice, on the second. Monday in the
month, April exce¢ted.' ' On motion of Dr. Shaw and 'Dr.
Evans Mr. Cooper, was appointed to
represent the board -at the Easter
meeting of the Ontario Educational
Association in Temente.
On motion of Mt. Cooper and Dr.
Shaw the president and secretary
were authorized to renew insurance
on school building; and:equipment:
is in charge of young women's work
in the Huron Presbytery.
The W.M.S. will meet in the 'Sun-
day school room on Wednesday even-
ing, April 12th. Mrs. Venner's group
will have charge of the program.
The Girl's Club will meet at the
Manse, Huron Street, on 'Tuesday
evening, April 11th, at' eight o'clock,
Miss B. Watt's group will be in
charge of the meeting. '
About thirty of the young people
of the 'Brimfield United church ac-
companied by their pastor, Rev. Mr.
Bremner, came •up Monday 'evening
on invitation sof the Y. P. S. of this
church and, after the meeting was
opened by the local president, Mr.
Brenton Hellyar, the visitors ` took
charge of the program, Mr. Mc-
Laughlin taking the chair: The chief
feature of the program was an ad-
dress on "Criticism" by Mr. George
Knights, followed by' a general die
cussion. Mrs. W. McBeath' contri-
buted a . piano solo during the even-
ing. At the rconclusion of the pro-
gram a social hour • was 'spent, the
local'organization taking charge and
serving refreshment
NOW ON DOWN GRADE
Clinton's tax rate this year is forty
mills, the lowest in twelve years.
In 1918 the rate was 34 mills and
in 1919 it went down •ta 291-2, in
1920 it was 37. In 1921 it went to
in 1922 it wentto 41
36 but
tip 1-2,
and has been climbing pretty stead
ily ever since. In 1923, 44; 1924, 44
1925, 42; 1926, 42 1-2; 1927, 45; 1928,
46'; 1929, 50; 1930, 43; 1931 521-2.
Last year it was 481-2 but the
finance committee by careful plan-
ning pared off the odd mills. Per-
haps it will be possible to get it un-
der 30 again.
The Collegiate Institute, having a
substantial balance from last year,
pared their estimates pretty close
the county rate was reduced some-
what and a small increase was re-
ceived from '..the Public Utilities
making the reduction possible.
THE MINSTREL SHOW TONIGHT
The Minstrel Show, which will be
presented in the town hall tonight,
in connection with the Spring Show.
promises a night of fun to the people
of Clinton and vicinity. It is the work
of the Men's Club of Queen Street
United church, Blyth, which was re-
cently organized by the pastor, Rev.
W. 0. Buell. It will be put on by
nearly fifty men, among whom are
following noted men of Blyth, the
reeve, the ex -reeve, the dentist, the
undertaker, the miller, the bank
manager, one of the druggists, one
of the butchers, one of the barbers,
one of the bakers and the pastor.
An interesting Minstrel Mock -Trial
"Good Morning Judge," will be pre-
sented, which will be followed by the
Minstrel Show with Mr. Win. Watson
as interlocutor. There will be the
usual line of minstrel jokes, which
will be interspersed with solos, quar-
tettes, and choruses, and instrumen-
tal -music. Some very fine clog -
dancing will be witnessed.
DEATH OF J. H. WISE -
Very quietly, as a tired child falls
asleep at the end of the day, so at
the close of a long life John Wise lay
back on his bed yesterday morning
and entered his long, last sleep.
Mr. Wise, who was in his seventy-
ninth
eventyninth year, had been in failing
health for some few years but was
much as usual and had not complain-
ed of feeling unwell. He was in the
habit of remaining in bed until
nearly noon, but later was up and
about, going out a little. Yesterday
morning his daughter, Mrs. John In-
nes,. with whom he had made his
home far some years, took hint a curl
of tea early, as was her custom,
when he seemed just as usual. An
hour or so later on going up with his
breakfast, she found that his spirit
had flown. He had settled down af-
ter -partaking of the nourishment
brought him and death came as a
quiet sleep.
Mr. -Wise was a native of Gode-
rich township, being a soh of the
late William Wise, one of the early
settlers :in that township. -After his
marriage to Miss Minnie Steep, also
a Goderich township native, they
went to Tuckersmith township,
where they lived and farmed . for
many . years, retiring and taking up
their residence in Clinton some fif-
teen years for so ago: Mrs. Wise
died six years ago.
Mr, Wise was a veryquiet, unas-
suming man, one who attended, quiet-
ly to his ownaffairs and did not in-
terefer with those of others. He was
a good neighbor and _was held in
high esteem by those who knew him
best. - He was a member of the
Methodist, later United, Church, and
since coming to Clinton was connect-
ed with Wesley -Willis church, and
as long as his health permitted he
was regular in. attendance.
Mr. Wise is survived by twc
daughters, Pearl,. Mrs. Innes and
Ruby, Mrs. L. J. Wlasman :of Toron-
to. One brother, Albert Wise of
Toronto; also survives.
The funeral will.. take place on Fri.
day afternoon,from the home 'of Mr,
and Mrs. John Innes, second conces-
sion of
onces-sion.•,of Stanley, the service' to' conn=
mence at two !o'clock. Interment
will be. made in 'Clinton cemetery.
CLINTON'S TAX RATE FIXED AT
40 MILLS FOR 1933
Lowest Rate Since 1921 When Rate Was
36 Mills
The town council met on Monday
evening, all members present with
the exception of Councillor Walker
who is laid up with a sprained ankle.
Mayor Trewartha presided.
After the reading of the minutes
of last meeting communications were
read from: H. A. Hovey, asking for
a refund of business tax, as he has
not been doing any business. Or
motion of Councillors Paisley and .
Holmes this request was granted.
Front C. V Cooke, complaining of
the roadway leading to his green-
house, which is so bad that he is
losing business. Chairman Liver-
more of the street committee said
that it was impossible to do any-
thing
nything with the road at present but as
soon as it dried up -sufficiently it
would be dragged and smoothed.
From Capt. Wilder of the Salva-
tion Army asking permission of the
council to hold a tag day on April
6th, Spring Show Day, in aid of Self
Denial Week. On motion of Coun-
cillors Paisley and Cook this was
granted.
Col. H. B. Combo and Dr. J. W.
Shaw addressed the council on the
matter of street work far the coming
summer and the especial needs of
Rattenbury street, east. Col. Combo
said the street in question was in a
wretched state and commended high-
ly the system used on Mary street
last year, which was he said, built
upon the worst foundation of any in
Clinton and had had exceedingly
hard usage during the past winter but
was standing up well. Col. Combe
said curbing cost him about $25.00
for width of lot. It might be cheap-
er• now.
Dr. Shaw said he and Col. Rance
would'put in curbing in front of their
properties.
Mayor Trewartha expressed pleas-
ure that these citizens were inter-
ested in street improvement, and
Councillor Holmes suggested thai
they endeavour to induce other resi-
dents to take up curbing.
Reeve Elliott and Councillor Hol-
mes each spoke in favor of curbing
and Reeve Elliott deplored .the fact
that there was no chart ,of the town's
drainage system and suggested that
one be started now. Councillor Ink -
ley agreed that this would be a good
plan. He expressed doubt that Rat-
tenbury street could be properly
drained.
Chairman Inkley of the bylaw com-
mittee reported that there was one
bylaw to present, Bylaw No. 8 for
1933, that fixing the tax rate for the
year at forty mills, which was read
three times and passed.
The whole amount to be raised is
$33,600.00, and the estimates are as
follows:
County rate, 41-2 mills.... $8,780
Town rate 12 1-2 mills : _ _ = 10,500
School rate, 14 mills 11,760
LITTLE LOCALS
Miss Bartram of the Collegiate
Institute staff is off duty owing to
illness.
Mr. and Mrs. G. S. McFarlane, who
spent the winter in Clinton, have re-
moved this week to Guelph.
Mr. Ray Whitmore has purchased
the old Ford farm west of Holmes -
riffle and has moved out to it.
Mr. Win. Higgins underwent an
operation at the hospital the other
day and is now progressing favorab-
ly.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Cana-
dian Legion will hold its regular
meeting in the firemen's hall on Mon-
day evening next.
The total amount on deposit it
the Penny Bank by Clinton pupils at
the end of February was $1455.90, as
against $1385.57 a year ago.
Mr. Kenneth Whitmore has pur-
chased the residence of his brother.
Mr. Ray Whitmore, Frederick 'street,
and last week moved into it.
Mr. and Mrs. Addison sof Bruce'.
field have purchased Mrs. Hoop
er's house in Huron street and are
taking up residence here.
Some towns are taking advantage
of the Hydro: Commission'sspecial
offer of a flat rate for water heat-
ers. The local commission did not
consider the offer sufficiently ' low
to take advantage 'of it, however, as
it meant a ten-year: contract. -
Mr. Elmer Trick .had to 'leave the
Odd Fellows' • At-home .on Tuesday
evening and go up: to the hospital,
where he was operated on for ap-
pendicitis. Elmer's friends trust he
will have a spoady;recovery and will
soon' be around, : and again able: -be'
tickle the keys of the piano.
Debenture Rate, 9 mills ... 7,560
$33,600.00
The Public School estimates are
$8,300, the Collegiate, $3,200.
Mayor Trewartha said this was
the lowest rate struck during the -
past ten years. The minute book
immediately before that could noir
be found it had probably been burn-
ed in the fire in the hall.
Chairman Cook of the park com-
mittee reported ro seeding the park,
which had been plowed up last fall, and'
said that Mr. MacLeod, the Agricul-
tural Represntative, had written the
O.A.C. in regard to the best sort of
seed to use.
A general discussion followed in
regard to the best plan of fitting up
the park. Councillor Inkley said if'
it was to be made into a real park a
good, thick turf should be aimed at
and trees should be planted. Coun-
cillor Livermore also spoke of the
desire -of the committee to put the
park in good shape. He said a softer
grass than timothy was needed to
make a good turf. Councillor Cook
thought it would be difficult to keep
cars off the grass, even it were nice-
ly sodded. Finally, on motion of
Councillors Holmes and Paisley it
was decided that "the park be pre-
pared and used as an athletic park."
which leaves the matter in the hands
of the committee.
Mr. Cook again brought up the
matter of cutting trees on street op-
posite Mrs. M. Watt's property, left
over last month, and on motion of
Councillors Paisley and Holmes per-
mission was given to cut same.
Soule discussion was indulged in re
street grading, etc.
Chairman Holmes reported the
board room re -decorated and a hat
and coat rail placed in ball. He also
recommended the painting of the
snow plows before storing them for
the summer.
On motion of Councillors Paisley
and Inkley it was decided that after.
Apr. 15th the town will not supply
meals for trancients.
Tho same two councillors moved
that -the cost for keeping rest room
clean be doubled, the times of clean-
ing to be doubled also.
Councillor Holmes suggested that
work should be supplied, when pos-
sible, to citizens who have not paid
taxes, part of payment thus earned
to be applied to tax account and on
motion of Councillor Paisley and'
Reeve Elliott this was left to the
street committee to adjust.
Councillor Holmes thought the
work of making out the assessor's
list should be included in the work of
the assessor.
Chairman Paisley of the finance'
committee read the following report:
Street Account '
Paysheet . .75
Electric Light Account
P. U. Com., street light161.20
Property Account
paysheet .
P. U. Com., light, town hall
P. U. Corn., light, rest room
P. U. Coin., water, Rest room
P.U. Coin., rent Rest Room
Mrs. Brown, care Rest Room
20.74
11.56
1.00
1.62
27:00
1.00'
Olin. Hard., Fur. Co.. paint. 16.75
Sutter & Perdue paint, etc. 1.40
D. E. Closet Account
A. Fulford, salary ,
Cemetery Account
M. Metwan, salary 50.00
Salaries Account
R.. Manning, salary 58.33
L. Stang, salary ......... 70.85
E. Grealis, salary 58.33
Printing, Sationery Account
R. J. Love and Co. 3.49
Express . .45'
Postage . 5.00
Charity Account
H. Bartliff, 68 meals tramps 17.00'
E. Wendorf, 46 meals tramps 11.50
A. McCallum, 4 meals tramps 1.00'
Insurance Aepount
Guardian .Ings. ,Co.,
Prem. Town hall 19.40
Grants Account
P. U. Com., light, water
X -Ray Hospital .
Incidental Account '
Bell Tel. Co. rent, acct...
Municipal World .
Typewriting - 2.60'
H. E. Rorke, services 10.00
E. Crich, special constable., 1.00
G. Lawson, special constable 1.00'
RECEIPTS
L. STONE--
Market scales ..$10.35
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Deg Tax . - 91.00 :.
Hall Rent .... .12.00
License:.. ..141,75 • .255;10,
E, Grealis, - stock scales . • . .l7.9g
65.00
49.43'
9.17-
2.50