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The Clinton News Record, 1933-06-15, Page 1/Mb News -Record Est. 1878 WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE CLINTON NEW ERA NO. 5327 -55th YEAR The New Era Eat. 18681 CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 1933 � lift for the Zride A gift for the bride from our stole will help make it a complete- ly happy wedding. Here are a few of the many gift suggestions- at prices in keep- ing withmodern pocket books: Silver Tea Sets, Water Pitchers, C asseroles Breadcad and Roll Trays,Cream and ugar Sets, Mantel Clocks, Desk Clocks, China and Cut Glass. A GIFT FROM OUR STORE WILL BE APPRECIATED WE STILL BUY OLD GOLD ZOO AP atop Headquarters for Watch and Jewelery Repairs Jeweler and Optometrist Phone 174w and 174j in our Dress Department Children's Print or Broadcloth Frocks 1 to 4 year sizes at only 25c each. Misses' and Women's Celanese Dresses in Pastel shades, sizes 32 to 42. Extra Special for Quick Selling $2.19. S (i " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE " INVESTMENT SUGGESTIONS With the world-wide tendency toward lower money rates, investors are now seeking a diversified list of securities which will provide substantial average income, combined with adequate security. Fol- lowing are among the most attractive current offerings: To Yield 4.32 percent to 5 percent Security Rate % Maturity Price* Yield Dominion of Canada 5 .. .1941.-104.75.-4.32 Dominion of Canada 4 ....1952. , , . 95.25.-4.37 Dominion of Canada( 435..,,1956....100.00....4:50 Province of Ontario ....... 44.....1950.. 99.00....4.58 4.80 City of Hamilton 5 , , , .1953....102,55.. —4.80 City of Montreal 5 ....1945, —101.00... .4.89 Province of New Brunswick 6 ....1963, —100.00. —, , 5.00 To Yield 5.13 percent to 6.10 percent Province of Saskatchewan ..,..... , .5 ....1942, ,,• . 94.00... . 5.83 Province of Alberta 6 ••..1947....101.00....5.90 Province of British Columbia 6'A,,....1945.... 96.00. , , .5.97 Province of Manitoba ...............6 .....1947..400.00....6.00 (Province of Saskatchewan 6 1952...., 99.00.. • .6.10 H. IL MANNING Bank of Montreal Bldg. Phones 29 or 18. Clinton, Ont, NO TROUBLE FORMERLY In view of the many stories told of former experiences with gas in the wells in the vicinity of the farm of Mr. Ed. Grigg, the 9th concession of Goderich township, where two young' men 5o tragically lost their lives on Wednesday of last week, the story of the man who dug the well originally is interesting. Mr. It. H. Cantelon, who lives just south of Clinton; formerly awned this farm, en wheh he was born and upon which he lived until about a dozen years ago. He states that be, assisted by a helper, ding the well thirty-five years ago, that during the digging of same . no inconvenience .. was ex- perienced, although there might have been what they called "foul air," to a limited extent, and that during the twenty-three years he lived on the place . afterwards he. was, in the well several times, never; having experienced any trouble from gas. That there is a vein of gas in the vicinity is borne out by his remeni- branee of the fact that when the school well was dug across the road by the late Harry Sweet and Chas. Williams, the latter was almost ov- ercome and had to be brought to the. Surface to be revived. Mr. Cantelon also recalls the story of a man los- ing his life in a well on a farm -on the other side of the road between sixty-five` and seventy years ago, presumably from gas, or "foul air," as it was called. Mr. Gantelgn thinks atmospheric conditions had some- thing to do with the accumulation of gas in this well last week. Old well diggers, when they have reason to suspect the presence of gas, have a way/of sinking a pipe, any pipe which is long enough and wide enough at the same time, into it ,and allowing it to extend above the top of the well a few feet. This, it is said, will draw all had air from the bottom . of the well and allow pure air to fill it. THE MARKETS Wheat, 75c. Barley, 35c., Oats, 30c, Batter, 17c to 18e. Eggs, 7c to 12e. Live h 5.00. hogs, $ A SUCCESSFUL BAZAAR annual bazaar • The of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Presbyterian church, held on Dr. Shaw's lawn on Saturday, proved to be, a much greater success than was anticipat- ed.The weather was ideal and the convenors of the various booths readily, disposed of their wares. Many business men and women took advantage of the excellent sup- per, s p per, which was served for their coni venience at six o'clock. The total proceeds amounted to $215, which was certainly a gratifying result. DEATH OF WILLIAM 'BRIGIIAM Mr. William Brigham, one ofr the oldest and most respected residents of the Township of Hullett, and for the past year of Clinton, passed peacefully away on Sunday night, June 11th, in his eighty-ninth year, at his residence on Albert street, Clinton. Mr. Brigham was born at "High Vodden," near Scarborough, York- shire, England, and at ten years of age came to Canada with his par- ents and the other members of the family in 1854, during the time of the Crimean War. They crossed the Atlantic on the good ship "Charity," and were thirty days on the voyage. Upon reaching Canada they lived with an uncle in Chinguaeousy town- ship, Peel County, for a year and a half. They then carie up to Hullett township, the father of the family, Richard Brigham, and the subject of this sketch, walking up to locate a homestead and later returned for the rest of the family, moving up in an oxsleigh. They settled on Lot 15, Con. 13, where Mrs. Albert Brigham now resides. In 1872, Mr. Brigham married Miss Elizabeth Rapson, who prede- reused him about two years ago, They resided on the farm adjoining his father for some years and later moved to Londesboro, where he re- sided until he moved to Clinton a little over lone year ago. Mr, Brigham attended the United Church and was a Liberal in polities. He was always keenly interested in education and everything that would be beneficial to the welfare of the community, and would spare no pains to give any assistance he could. He served on the school board for years and could always be depended upon to lend a helpng hand in all com- munity enterprises. He kept the first library ever started, in Landes - bore, utilizing a room in his own house for the purpose. He had done his share of pioneer work, much of the land, now well -cultivated farms, being bush when he came up here, and he could tell many an interest- ing story of early days in Hullett. He had a keen sense of humor and was a pleasing and interesting con- versationalist. Mr. Brigham leaves behind to mourn the loss of a kind and indul- gent father, three daughters and one son: Miss Lavinia at home in Clin- ton; Mrs. Ernest Adams, of Lon- desboro and Miss Olvetta, who tea- ches on the staff of the W4ndsor- Walkerville Technical school, and Dr. L. W. Brigham of Star City, Saskatchewan, all of whom were with him at the end, The funeral was held yesterday af- ternoon, with a service at his late residence at two o'clock, conducted by the Rev. D. E. Foster, assisted by the Rev. J. W. Johnston of Crediton, formerly of Londesboro and a friend of the family. Remains were then taken to Londesboro United church, with which the family was oonnectee so long, where a service was held, conducted by the Rev. A. W. Gardin- er, pastor, assisted by the Rev. C. C. Kaine and Rev. J. W. Johnson, both former pastors. The pallbearers were, Messrs. Glen Raithby, Wesley Stackhouse, Ernest Sanderson, Bert Anderson, Earl Mills and Robert Brigham, while the flowerbearers were Messrs. Chas, Watson, J. Car- ter, `Howard Brunsdon, Chas. Ask- quith, Jas. McCool and Harold At, ams. The church choir were present and. sang very feelingly and Mrs. W. A. Oakes of Wesley -Willis choir, sang "He wipes the tear from every eye." Amongst those from a distance who were here for the funeral were: Dr. Carruthers, Florence; Mr. and Mrs. R. Brigham, Hanover; Rev. I. B.. and Mrs. Kaine, Seaforth; Mr. and Mrs. Empry of London and Mr. and Mrs. Andrews of $t,' Thomas. Many of the old friends and neighbors of Hullett and around Londesboro at- tended the service at the ehm'ch as e last tribute of respect. The remains were laid 'beside those of his wife. in Londesboro cemetery: ISUCOE'SSFUL- STUDENTS 1 The' following Clinton students have successfully completed their third year at the University of To-, ronto: Hiles Cantex, second class honours in Biology. ' . Miss Margaret McLeod, second class honors in English and History. Noble, third R. iI N b class honors in Mathematics and Physics. Miss Florence Rovlte, successful in pass course. Miss Ruth Moorhouse, daughter of Rev. C. J. Moorhouse of Brussels, formerly of Clinton, was graduated in arts at Toronto last week. GETS NEWS OF BROTHER In its issue sof May 31st the Family Herald and Weekly Star carried a full page story, illustrated with several views, of the home and garden of Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Stong of Fairview, Sask„ who have made themselves a very pleasant home, surrounded by trees and flowers, in which they seem to take a very keen interest. Mr. Stong is a brother of Mr. Levi Stong, Clinton's popular chief of police, and the interesting part of it is that these brothers had lost track of each other for•years, each having wandered about somewhat, and this article, drawn to Chief Stong's at- tention by a neighbor, proved the means 'of locating a brother whom he had not seen in thirty years, although he had made several attempts to iocate trim. Needless to say he was greatly delighted and, at least so we should imagine, none the less so be- cause his brother is detected, not in doing something wrong and dis- graceful, but in creating' beauty where none existed before, snaking the world a better place in which to live. This article, written by a western newspaper woman, was the means of revealing to each other the whereabouts of two brothers which the changes of the years had separ- ated. It was an article well worth the writing. HARTLEY—iFORD A. simple, but interesting and charming wedding took place on Monday when Miss Clete Ise al daughter of Mr. ant Mrs. J. A. ford of town, for some years a member of the teaching staff of Alma Col- lege, NMS united in marriage with Mr, John Hartley. The ceremony took place in St. Paul's church, the service being read by the Rev. W. H. Hartley of Wind- sor, brother of the bridegroom, who was assisted by the rector, Rev. K. McGoon, and Rev. Dr. Dobson, prin- cipal of Alma College. The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a graceful ensemble of triple beige georgette, French picture hat in the same shade and a oorsage of Sweetheart rosebuds. The couple were unat- tended. Messrs. W. and F. Ford, brothers of the bride, acted as ush- ers. The chancel was very handsomely decorated with beautiful summer flowers. Mrs. Morgan Agnew played the wedding music, rendering Lohen- grin's wedding" chorus as the bride came up the aisle, playing softly dur- ing the ceremony and while the re- gester was being signed, and rendered the wedding march from Mendel- ssohn as the .bridal couple left the church. . The bride and bridegroom were leaving immediately by motor for Toronto but they stopped long e- nough under the fine old treesjust in front of the church to speak to their friends and receive their con- gratulations and good wishes, a gracious act which was appreciated by their friends,'and rewarded by a generous shower of confetti. Mr, and Mrs. Hartley sail today from New York for Genoa, and after a short stay in Italy will visit Pale. stifle and Egypt and the British Isles. On their return they _will reside hi Toronto. Amongst those who were present from out of town for the wedding were: Rev. W. H. and Mrs. Hartley, Windsor; •Miss Pauline Hartley, and Kiss Sydney Jackson, Alma Callege; Mr. W. Ford, London; Dr. and Mrs. Procunier and little Miss Beverley, Essex; Dr. Dobson, Mrs. Blewitt, Mrs. McGillvray Knowles and Miss Mooney, St. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Barton and 'Mr. and Mrs. Wm.' Me- Etven, Goderieh. • The bride is very popular in her home town, hnusieally as well as socially, and is followed by the good wishes of a host of friends. The bridegroom is not unknown here, as he was principal of the Clinton Pub- lic school several years ago and was popular in social and church circles, Ile has been on the staff of the De- partment of • Education, Toronto, for Some years. THE HOME PAPE SHOWER TO BR•LDE-TO-BE Miss Grace Evans, a popular bride - elect ' sleet• of early July, was the guest of honour recently at a shower given by Mrs. D., J. Atkinson and Miss Ell - leen Atkinson, when a number of Miss Grace's girl friends took part in a treasure bunt and presented the bride -elect with a few tokens of best wishes for future happiness. Mrs.J, S. Evans poured tea at a table de- corated in a colour scheme of pinle and blue. PICNIC AT BAYFIELD JULY 26th Delegates from the various bran- ches of the Canadian Legion of Hu- ron County held an enthuiastie sheet- ing in the Legion rooms at Clinton on Wednesday evening, June 7th, of which brief mention was made last week. It was unanimously decided to hold the Annual Huron County Veterans' Picnic again this year at Bayfield, on Wednesday,` July 26th, and preparations are now under way to make this year's outing the finest ever held in the county. The Veter- ans of Bayfield are building a Mem- orial Cairn to their soldiers who paid the supreme sacrifice in the Great War, and the impressive cere- mony of unveiling this memorial will take place the day of the picnic. The Huron County Veterans' Church Parade will be held this year in Wingham, and Sunday, November 12th, was the date sea. AMONG THE CHURCHES Ontario Street United Church Rev, Dr. W. E, Prescott of Toronto will preach at the morning service on Sunday. Evening sermon subject: "The Key to the World Problem." Sunday school at 10 a.m. The Girls' Club met at the home of Mrs. McIntyre last Thursday ev- ening. The Study Book was taken by Mrs. Farnham, after which Miss Elva Wlltse rendered two solos. A social hour was enjoyed and refresh- ments were served. Baptist Church The service on Sunday evening was taken by Mr. F. Bryant of Stratford, in the absence of the pastor, Rev, G. W. Sherman. Mr. Bryant preached most acceptably and the Stratford quartette, which accompanied him, rendered several beautiful selections. Misses Gilbert and Ring also gave a beautiful duet during the service and the solo, "The 01d Rugged Cross," was rendered by Mr. holstein of the quartette, which was very much appreciated. The service was very much enjoyed by all present, The Sunday School will meet at eleven o'clock Sunday morning until further notice. The preaching ser- vice on Sunday evening as usual, when the pastor, Rev. Mr, Sherman, will preach. DEATH OF MRS J. D. KILTY 1frs. J. D. Kilty, wife of J. D. Kit- ty, prominent Eagle Rock (Cal.,) merchant, died suddenly on Thurs- day morning, June 1st. While Mrs. Kity had been in poor health for the past three years, her death was entirely unexpected for she had shown signs during the past few weeks of what appeared to be a de- cided improvement. Mrs. Kitty tivasl loved by many, who rallied around her three years ago when she suf- fered a stroke of paralysis. Having nearly recovered from this she was able to walk about a little. Then on Christmas day last .she was a victim of an automobile crash and for many weeks was bedridden, but had par- tially recovered from these injuries and was able to be around again. On Tuesday, May 30th, Memorial Day, in company with her husband and friends, she enjoyed a motor trip and had remarked on 'how much better she was feeling, Death came sud- denly while she slept. Mrs. KiIty was a member of Eagle Rock Chapter Eastern Star, and a regular attendant, when her health permitted, at St. Barnabas Episco- pal Church, from which place the funeral was held on Saturday morn- ing, June 3rd, at eleven o'clock, with interment in Forest Lawn Madsoleun. Mrs. Kilty will be remembered by her Clinton friends as Hattie Irwin, daughter of the late Mr, and Mrs. Richard Irwin. She was born . and educated in Clinton and in 1899 was, married to Mr. J. D. (Jock) Kilty) leaving immediately to take up re- sidence in Calumet, Michigan, later, in 100'7, movng to California, where she has since resided." Besides her bereaved husband, 16\1. Kilty is sur- vived by three sisters and one broth- er; Mrs, F. R. Hodgens, Toronto; Mrs. 'Annie 0. Swavely, Philsrdel- phia; Miss Mary C. Irwin, Toronto; Mr, Harry L. Irrwin, .St. Louis, Mo.; and ,an aunt,, Miss Rippey, • also of" Toronto. FIRST GOLF TEA The first tea of the members of the Ladies' 'Golf Club was given on Thursday afternoon last at the club house. Mrs, C. 'G. Middleton, Mrs. Hollows Mrs, 0. L, Paisley Miss Holloway, , Roberton andrs.. Helen M Boa ho n ff comprise the social committee and they were hostesses at this tea.,The at set for Wednesdaybut it date was had to be postponed on account of Wednesday's storm. A fair atten- dance was present but no doubt the extreme heat kept some indoors. CLINTON' DEFEATS BAYFIELD A large number of Soft Ball fans turned out to see the opening game played between Bayfield and the loc- al Wear Well team on the local dia- mond. As the weather was cold and windy neither team could play as snappy ball as they are capable of. The score at the end or the ninth inning was 26-14 in favor of Clinton, The Grand Bend boys will come to Clinton on June 20th and play the Wear Well nine, and as the Bend al- ways lways has a good team this should be a game worth seeing. SPORTING NOTES At a meeting held last night in the council chamber the local la- crosse boys organized for the year. The first practice will be held at the Collegiate grounds on Monday even, ing at 6.15. Everybody wishing to try out is requested to attend. The following officers were elect- ed: Hon. -Pres.: Col. H. 'B. Combo. President: W. S. R. Holmes. .Sec. Treasurer: N. Counter. Manager: E. Wendorf. Committee: J. Wiggington„ M. Schoenhals, W. ,1luteh. r + u. On Friday evening, June 16th, at 6.30 Roy Brothers' Softball team of Stratford. will play the Wear Well softball team an exhibition game in the Clinton Recreation park. MASONS .ELECT OFFICERS At the regular meeting of Clinton Lodge A. F. and A: M., No. 84, Fri- day evening last the annual election of officers was held. In the absence of the Wor. Master, Wor. Bro. H. C. Cox, the lodge was under the direc- tion of Wor. Bro. Fred Jackson. The election resulted as follows: Wier, Master, Bro. G. E. Hall. LP.M., Wor. Bro. H. C. Cox. Sr. W., Bre. A. E. Fines. Jr. W., Bro. H. A. McIntyre. Chaplain, Wor. Bro. C. H. Venner. Treas., Wbr. Bro. W. D. Fair. Secretary, Rt. Wor. Bro. H. E. Rorke, Sr. Deacon, Bro. W. Cudmore. Jr. Deacon, Bro. E, Paterson. inside Guard, Bro. F. B. Penne- baker" Sr. Steward: Bro. A. M. Knight. 3r. Steward, Bro. H. C. Lawson, D. of C., Wier. Bro. N. Ball Auditors, ' Wor. Bros. Ford and Jef- ferson. Ex. Board, Wor, Bros. Ball, Bra, per and Cox, Trustees, Wier. Bros. Draper, Jef- ferson and McBrien. The ceremony of installation and investnre will take place on Mon- day, June 26th. LITTLE LOCALS 'Miss Emily Guest is to be the speaker at the Women's Institute this afternoon and the ladies will welcome visitors. Another test well i5 being drilled, this time on Mr. J. P. Sheppard's property, Mary Street. A depth of about seventy feet has been reached. Mrs. Gordon Cuninghame enter- tained the members of Mrs. Jas. Scott's W. M. S. group at her cot - take at Bayfield on Monday even- ing. A kitchen shower ws held at the home of Mrs. `C. Rumbali on Friday evening for Miss Clete Ford, who was married on Monday to Mr. J. Hartley. On Wednesday, July 5th, a special meeting of the L. 0. B. A. will be held to make arrangements for the 12th of July., All members are re- quested to attend. The trustees of North Ridge school, Essex, have engaged Miss Marion Mason, who is a graduate of Clinton Collegiate and has just fin- ished her Normal course, as teacher' for the coming terin. Monday, June 19th, will be the day for the citizens of . Huron, Perth, Waterloo, Lincoln and Welland to visit the 0. A, C at Guelph. But those wishing to cia so may go any day of that week, or go and stay the whole five days. ' The sacred concert given in the Baptist church • last week by • the Bryant Quartette was an excellent one • and was much enjoyed by all present. ' Mrs. 0, E. Dougan and Mr. Travers, local soloists, • assisted in the program. ENGA(GEME'NT.S ANNORJNCED Dr. and Mr's, J. S. Evans of Clin- tono I am u :co the engagement of their youngest daughter, Grace Kath- ryn, to Mr. Ian MacLeod, B.S.A., Clinton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Duncan J. MacLeodun f o D vegan, Ontario, the marriage to take place early in July. Mr: andr .M .John .Pen e• of s D r ip Stanley' announce the engagement of their daughter, Clete Rheabei, to John Alexander McGregor, son of Mrs. McGregor and the late Neil MoGregor, Stanley, the wedding to take place in June, ADDRESSED THE CO. COUNCIL Col. H. T. Rance, chairman, and A. T. Cooper, secretary of the recently formed County High School Trustees Association, and Col. H. B. Combe, addressed the County Council, at the request of the councillors, at Thurs-• day's session last week. A FINE GARDEN Friday's Globe had a couple of pictures of Mr. John Moor's garden at 90 Regal Road, Toronto, where he has six hundred varieties of iris, be. sides many other blooms in season. Mr. Moon is always very glad to have people visit his garden. He is a former Clinton and Londesboro boy and visits his relatives in this vicinity at least once .firing each summer, when old friends are pleas- ed to see him. MINISTERIAL EXCHANGE An exchange has been arranged between the United Church in Strat- ford of which Rev, DeWitt Cosens is pastor, and Wesley -Willis church, Clinton, by which the Rev. D. E. Foster goes to the Stratford church and Mr. Cosens comes to Clinton. The change will take place at the end of the conference year, the beginning of July. Mr. Foster's reguest for a change of pastorate was not received in time to be dealt with in the or- dinary way but a sub -committee of the settlement committee, consisting of Rev. Dr. Bruce Hunter, Rev. Mr. Hazen, Rev. F. W. Craik and Mr. Savauge, met the two boards on Tuesday and made the arrange- ments, to which all concerned ace agreeable. SOME LOVELY FLOWERS Have you noticed the Prince's pe- onies on the Library park? They are lovely this week, although Chief Stung, who cares for them carefully, says they have ,little chance owing to the fact that they are knocked a- bout a good deal, especially on band' nights. We commend to other business people the artistic enterprize of Messrs. Bartliff and Crich, (plus that of Miss Dorothy Bartliff, who is mainly responsible), in planting climbing roses along the south wait of their store. The roses are this week in bloom and make a fine showing, the roses being of a beau- tiful variety. They are certainly a welcome sight for weary eyes as one conies and goes about one's daily tasks. Clinton has many beautifully kept places and if everyone would fall in line and improve their properties, getting in the odd flower bed, pret- ty vine or stretch of well -cut lawn, we should soon have a town that would be remarked upon and remem- bered for its attractiveness. PUJBLIC LIBRARY REPORT The following report was received by the secretary of the Clinton Pub- lic Library from the inspector of libraries: "It was a pleasure to visit the library at Clinton recently and also to meet Miss Rudd, the librarian. During my visit I was impressed with the thought that quite a num- ber of the books of the better class are so worn that they should be sent to be re -bound. This would add life to the book and in some cases they would be better than when originally purchased as far as wear is concern- ed. The Department will pay part of the cost of this, that is if it does not exceed the maximum grant paid' the library on book purchases, etc. It might also be well for some of the quite old booksthat are rarely taken from the shelves to be discard- ed or placed in reserve. This'would give more room for the newer books. The circulation iof books in the library is excellent and deserves com- mendations. The whole library situ- ation at Clinton is very satisfactory and your board and librarian are to be congratulated." The report for last ,year of the books circulated, etc., is as follows: There were 812 borrowers; 21838 hooks circulated. ,Books purchased, non-fiction, 102; adult fiction, 98; juvenile fictioin, 99. There are in the reading room 34 magazines and 5 newspapers. Of the newspapers three are donated, including The News -Record.