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The Clinton News Record, 1928-06-21, Page 1ear • 1.4.50401.1 S 1 t i� lyTliCl"[ IS INCORPORATED ']`Ili;'CLINTON NEW 111 CLINTON, "ONTARIO, ,TRURSDAY, qt, V92 HORNE PAPER Wily riotlook first hi Clintcin Stores for merchandise. `lou' -dill find prices justas low r p AKE EH and quality just as "high 9 viten higher," and merchants .a great" deal more obliging ir ISMOMMINLIMMESIMVIM ee� Jtre FOR TJIE :BRIE TO BE You'll be proud of 'her engagement ring if you buy it here. It will be irresproachable in qual- ity and design and not unnecessarily costly. We carry an unusually large as- sortment to cheese from at prices that will not put too 'Much of a tax on`.your-pocketbook, (W. 734ell:ar JEWELER and' OPTOMETRIST Phone 174w Residence 174j memiliiiilemaimamolamesmememl ,BEAUTIFUL rf l VOILES AT SPECIAL PRICES WE HAVE SEEN VERY FORTUNATE IN SECURING A NUMBER OF DRESS LENGTHS OF: LOVELY FRENCHOIL V E$ WHICH WE -.ARE: PUTTING ON'•SAISE' AT, 5J"CEN'TS AND 75t CENTS A YARD. TB'RS`E WOULD. IfEGULARLY 'BELL' AT • $400 AND $1.50. THE PATTERNS ARE MOST DESIRABLE FOR DAINTY' .T WARM WEATHER FROCKS- SEE TIIEM. IV,IIILE THE :SEL- ECTION IS 'GOOD. VE ANDA i RUGS IN A "VARIETY OF' SHADES' MVD :'SIZES' ARE EXPECTED IMMEDIATELY. THEY Witt. BEON DISPLAY TN OUifi WINDOW. • 1 Ready r the 'First' It's time to get your "Duds" together for the " Glorious Occasion DUDS „kith. means cool; -comfortable outfitting! A'Tropical Worsted Suit'for instance. 'Two piece le .$1/50. Then perhaps' a Cool Straw Hat,. 75c, $1:50,'$2.00, 12.511 to.$5.00. ,A, soft breezy shirt with collar attached, $1.50, $1:95,12:50. Cool underwear in different styles, 75e,.'$1.00, 11,50. J. Fancy Sweat Shirt, 2.00 and $2,50: ,:Summer Pyjatnas, light in weight; $2.50„$3.00, $3.50, Iflingtite Bathing Suits, as worn by the'riinners up and cham- pion in the Canadian National Exhibition swim inin o plc z fancy striped colors, all wool, $8,95. Boa's' Bathing Suits, 75e and. $1,50. 1 Odd Trousers 'in Snappy patterns, $3,00, $3.00, $5.00, $6:00:” Ask to see our Special Worsted Suits at $25.000 in Blue, Brown, Tan and Grey, They are real Values. Auto Rugs, all wool in some very choice patterns, $5.00 to $7,50. We carry the .assortment of all kinds of Cool Comfortable Out - 'Biting and can Supply your needs. "WE SELL THE BETTER GR..iog TO BUILD THE BETTER TRADE." E ISH CLOTHING" CO 6 Square Deal fQ� ERC1Y- X1 TI -IT MARKETS -' wheat/v.45, Barley, "70e,' Oats, 80c. - Buckwheat, .80c. Butter., 30e, Eggs, 20e to 29e. Live hogs, $11.35, MITCHELL BAND TONIGHT. The Mitchell . Citizens' Band will give the open" air concert in Clinton this evening. If 'the weather keeps fine there will no doubt bo a good erowd out to hear the visiting "play- ers, :Clinton I€ilties go to Mitchell: The, program to be played by. the Miteli'e11 Band tonight is as follows: March: "Lets Go?' -H. ,'Woods, Cornet Solo: ",The World is Waiting for the Sunrise"—Sentz. Overture {`Follow Me," McFall. Serenade: "Evening Time," Jewell, Maroh: "Theme Basses;"-.Huffine.`. Melodies from Bohemian Gira,-- Dalioey. . , Wh'ltzf "Marjorie," -Loos. Overture: "Olive Branch," hazel; Schottische: "Daffydill;"• Brown,' March; ."Boys in•Purple,"--=Koog man: "God: Save the King." CLINTON CITIZENS FLY, HIGH Mt. F. •F, Gillies of Kitchener had his airplane here Friday evening` and. Saturday last, *hen a number 'of cit. izens took a little excursion into°the upper -air and took a look at the town from that angle. • 111x. Gillies offered a free ride to the first lady who sighted his "plane on its arrival on Friday; Miss Zetta `Bawden 'winning, the honour. Miss )3awden, whose apartments face the east, saw the plane coming over the town but not wishing totake` the ride she did not trouble to report it to Chief Stong. who was to certify as to the first lady td report. Later she went, downstairs and asked - who won the ride and Chief Stong said she was the .first to ahention it to him and he bestowed upon her the ticket. Later she gave her ticket to Mrs. Morley Jordan, who went up Saturday afternoon. THE FIREMEN'S PARADE - That the Clinton Fire Company made a fine appearance 'during the 'parade on Thursday evening last was the general opinion of the many who gathered down town to witness it. Capt. 'Tasker and .Lieut, Cndmorc were in charge, ^` The dark blue uniforms, topped by smart and natty caps, are exceedingly becoming and as they marched with military precision down the street to the postoffice and back, headed by the Klltio band, also in full uniform, they made a very fine impression. At the conclusion of. the parade Mayor Combe congratulated thein warmly on their smart appearance and -expressed the opinion that Clin- ton was fortunate In possessing not only se smart looking but such an ef- ficient fire -fighting force. He also spoke a few congratulatdy words to the band, which immediately mme ' ate I Y aft r e the parade gave their weekly concert on the Library Park, AMONG THE CHURCHES The Presbytery of Huron of the ,United .Church of Canada 'meets in Grand Bend today, Thursday Ontario Street United Church Meeting of classes at ten o'clock Sunday morning. Sermon subject: "Patience"—the :third mark. Young Peaples'_League on Monday evening: . Prayer and praiee service' each Wednesday evening, ' Wesley -Willis Church. - Wesley -Willis -.congregation will worship with the Ontario. street eon; gregation on Sunday, Rev, Mr *Doan to preach in- the morning, ll,ev. Mr. Hogg in the evening, ' The official_ board will -.meet this evening at eight o'clock in'the coun- cil chamber. ' Baptist Church Sunday school and Bible class at 10.30 a.m. Sermon subject in the evening "At the Beautiful Gate." Thechoir will be assisted by., Mr. F. Steele E. Y. P. U. will meet in.ahe'� st ve ry on 1V1'onday evening. ' - Wednesday evening at 8' o'clock prayer and fellowship. meeting. Presbyterian Church. The Rev. George Atkinson of Guelph will preach on Sunday, morn- ing and evening. The annu'al,Sunday school and con- gregational picnic ' will be held "" at Bayfield.. on Wednesday, ' July 11th. Owners of cars who will kindly ac- comodate those who, have no means of conveyance are asked to report to Miss -Helen -Roberton as early as pos- sible. St. Paul's Church On Saturday et 3 p.m. there Will be a service, in the, church .for receiving and welcoming the Crusaders and at 8 p.m, weather - permitting an open. air service will be held. On Sunday there will be Holy Com munion at 8.30 and Sunday, school at 10. addressed by the Crusaders. At morning prayer at 11 a'CrussiL er will preach. ; There will be a service for men it the church at 3.30 and one .for wo men at the same hour in the Parish hall. .At 7 P.m. the evening service will be addressed e sed by the Crusaders and following this an open air service on the church lawn, JJ: 'The Crusaders w ill c I ers wr d ontinue their. anission'on Monday. and Tueseiay:' The public are cordially invited to any, and all of the services. ENGAGEMENT 'ANNOUNCED Mr, and Mrs, John •112. Gowan, Al" lenford, Ont, announce the engage Ment of .theiryoungest daughter; Winifred Isabel, 7'to Mr. Ernest 7; gall of Toronto,.ton 'of NIr. akd.Mrr G. 18. Hall of Clinton, the marriage t , take place -in. July. ARE CURIOUIS AS TO COST. • Several citizens _• interested in the proposed scheme of garbage•'collec- tion are anxious to know what `the cost, approximately' would he to the individual householder. If the' conn - cin ;9r the board of ,health would 'fig- ure' out what it would cost for a cer- tain number er-tain_number to get this service arouse• holders might show more enthusiasm for the idea. WESTERN STUDENTS- Returns TUDENTSReturns are out for the first and secondyear exanunationo 10 connec tion- with the University of Western Ontario and the following Clinton students have been.suceessful. First year: Jack Gibbings, Misses, Ruth, Ball, Elinor McEwan and Melds Me - Tiny. Second year: 'Misses Jean' and Eleanor' Plumeteej Miss Eileen At- kinson is the only third year student from hereand returns have not yet been received in her case.' ' Congratulations - are extended to. theseou y ng students on their success, DEATH OF W. C. FARQUHAR - ''The death occurred in the Clinton Public Hospital, on Tuesday of Wil- fred C. Farquhar, son of Mr. John Farquhar' of the Gravel road, after a brief but severe illness. Mr, Farquhar had just passed his thirty-eighth year and, until stricken by this illness, seemed to be in the prime of healthy young manhood. Muoh regretis felt at his early, pas- sing. The funeral will take place from his father's residence, Friday after- noon, interment to be made in Clinton cemetery, - The funeral -will be Con- ducted under the direction- of. the Or- angemen. H.` AND S. CLUBS PICNIC Members of Exeter, Seaforth Clin- ton • and Goderieh Home and School Clubs, to the 'number of about' sixty, ,jneluding several gentlemen„' gath- ered Alt Bayfield for a picnic on, Tues. . day :after noon,. which' preved''it, be -a „very pleasant affair. The day -vas lovely and after eh- joying supper'' in the park overlook- ing the blue 'waters` of Luko, Maori a little program was given, Mrs, Archi- bald of Seaforth presiding, Speedier; were given by the presidents of the several clubs, including Mrs, Downs, Iocal president. Mr. W. G. Medd itr.p.p,, and Miss N. Medd of Exeter also spoke, Mrs. Gaudier of Clinten, who is the only local member orthe' Provincial home and Schooi Council, and several others also made brief addresses, and the principal of the Victoria„school,, Goderich, who bas made a study of the subject, spoke -on the r'Undet-Privileged Child-” It was decided ttjederatethe clubs of the county into a Home and School Council and the executive o'f theme eral clubs will meet in Goderieh be tion, July 10th to bring about the organza DE1i TH OF MRS, ANDREWS Very unexpectedly:, about four o'clock; on Thursday afternoon .last Mss, S. E. Andrews, widow of the late Hezikiah Andrews, passed away at her home, Townsend 'street, in her eighty-first year. Mrs. Andrewshad complained'ef not feeling', well during the night and had remained in bed all day but it was not anticipated that her conditions, was serious, 'She had spent the pre- viyyus day at the hotne of her daughi tef,' Mrs. B. J. Gibbings, returning to her. own home about twenty-four hours before the end.'. Mrs. Andrews' maiden name was Elizabeth Johns, and, she was the last.,' of the family of eight children of the late Robert Johns of Tucker - smith, being born in. that township in 1848.She' is survived by one sqn, Rufus' Andrews of- Akron, Ohio, and two daughters, Mrs. Gibbings,of Olin- ton'and Mrs, Roland Robinson of, Los Angeles, California. "Another daugh-' ter, Mrs. Lorne E. MacKenzie, died Carman, Man., in 1908. Mr. Andrews died . in 1890. • Mrs. Andrews was' of a bright and winsome disposition and she had a large circle of friends. She was'act- ive and interested in many things, as much so'as many women twenty years younger. She had spend the winter With her daughter but' --had returned to her own house just one month ',be. fore her death. She was a member' of Ontario street. United church, having been one of the first members of the W. M. B. auxiliary and the Ladies' Aid of that church, organized ,during the pastorate of the late Rev. W. VS' Sperling. The many. floral tributes sent :bora testimony of the esteem and love in whichshe was held, coming as they. did from friends in .Clinton and sur - bounding ,community and from Bri= tfsh'Columbia, California, Ohio, Brant- ford, Vineland and Essex. The funeral took place from her late home on Saturday afternoon, the -ser- vices,at house and graveside being conducted by the Rev. A. E. Doan, as- sisted by the Rev. A. A. Holmes: The pallbearers we were: Dr. J. Evans; Ralph and William ham Ti Iad L. T *n-+ Tiplady, Ty n-• Iddo Crich and Robert Welsh.' ' Those- froini a distance who were; here u for funeral f neral were her son,* R. Andrews, Akron, Ohio, her grand, daughter, Miss Marion Gibbings' of Essex, 'and Mrs. 'Sydney Johns of ,Sea• forth. .ALMA GRADUATE -Miss-Zends' Salter of -Clinton was one of thirty-one members; of the graduating class at Alma College, St. Thomas, to receive her diploma al the annual Convocation . held in the College Audito;inin last Week, at which President Fox of Western ; Uni- versity ;was the 'principal .. speaker. Miss Salter graduated in the general, course with option in Physical Edu- cation. VISITED BRANTFORD L.t 0, L. About twenty members of Murphy L. O- L, N'o. 710 motored to Brantford on Friday evening last and attended a meeting of the Brantford Orange- men, putting on an R A. P. degree. They also had the privilege of hear- ing R. W. Bros, Riddifield and Goss give addresses. The master' of the Brantford Lodge- is an 'old' • Clinton boy, -Mr.-James McCreary- The Clin- ton men thoroughly enjoyed the fra- ternal visit. TOOMEN'S INSTITUTE' The_ regular meeting of the Wo- men's Institute will ;be held in the C.O.F."hail on Wednesday afternoon, June 27th, at 3 o'clock, sharp. Miss Emily Guest of Toronto will address the meeting.; Her subject 'will be: "Row' to Make, an Efficient Study of Yourself and Your Institute." Roll call will be answered by:..re- cipes of summer drunks. A good pro- gram is being arranged for. Visitors are always welcome. CHURCH ARMY CRUSADERS Thedetachment' 'of Church Army Crusaders which is 'coming to Clin- ton commenced work in Exeter last Saturday afternoon, going from there to H`ensall on Wednesday and is due to arrive in Clinton on Saturday at noon, Thedetaehrnent its made up of Captains Gearing, Hughes and Huai- phries and. Sisters Brookes and Wil- liams. Thech arch Army was found- ed some sixty years ago by .Rev, -Wil son Cariile,-vho is still its active head,. the well known Prebendary `Carlile, It is the largest -home missionary Society -within the church of England and its workers, while all laymen, give their full time to their Evangel ism and receive ;a thorough training both in the field 'and .in the. Institute of the Church -Army.. Two years ago a grolup=of, fifteen officers and sisters came•, to Canada and v8tited' various towns:" and cit'es front Montreal to Niagara 'Falls. Last year they were invited .to' the United States and this year the same grouli was secured by Archbishop Williams for _work in thij diocese.'- Beginning in London in March they have worked through the counties of Elgin, Kent and. Essex. They are now heading north and will spend the remainder of. this month in ITuron county, working in three detachments, covering the north, south and west sections of the county and visiting every pariah. It' is hoped by the members and of- ficials of the Anglican church that these men and women will be warmly welcomed in Clinton and that their visit here will be both pleasant and profitable.. They will be entertained at the rectory and at various homes in the parish: LITTLE LOCALS The County L. 0. L. met in Clinton June I3th, for the transaction bf busi- nese. The first instalment of town taxes are due and payable on Saturday, June 30th... The members of the Heron County Council will hold their annual picnic an Bayfield on Wednesday :of next week, June 27th, Mrs. N. W. Trewartha took her .Sunday school class on a picnic jaunt to the river at Ilolmesville on Satur- day afternoon. The members,-of�"the Old Time Dance Club held a dance at Bayfield, on Thursday evening last when a pleasant time was enjoyed. The many friends of M's. M. Reid will be pleased to hear that she is on the:fair way to recovery after a ser- ious operation in the' Clinton Public hospital. , The Middle School exams are -being written, this . week, Principal Jeffer- son acting as presiding examiner, ow- ing to the absence through illness of Dr. Field. Staffs baseball team, whichwas to play in Clinton Thursday evening last, was unable to come. Hensel] is to play here on. Monday evening, 'game at six o'clock. NIr. A. S. Inkley has leased the Graham House and moved into it dun. Mg- the past week,: Mr. 'Ilkley will i continue to conduct his garage busi- ness for the present. The annual meetingof .the W. C. T. U. will be held in the Ontario street United church Iecture room on Friday afternoon at three o'clock. The elec- tion of officers will a be held. It is rumoured that Contractor King is to have the contract of paving the London road from the bridge to Gran ton, corners, In that case the work would be done on the completion of the Hu ad ran.ro Mr. T. Cardwell has had Sonne -,vild geesefor, some time and this year the e goose laid five gap an d• sat on.sarne. Unfortunately,, however, none of the .eggs 'produced a bird,` The outcome was watched for With -interest by the ovrner and .others Wediey''Willis United Church Destroyed by Fire at an Early Hour this IVIorning. The fire, which was of unknown ori- gin, "rad got such a start beford the alarm was given that ii, was impos- sible to- get it under control and the whole inside of the building, together with pipe organ and all the furniture and equipment, was reduced to ashes, or charred heaps. ..Only the walls and the front porch are left standing. The building, which was of solid red brick, was built twenty-six years ago, being opened in March 1902, It was a modern- structure and was_conven- iently arranged and equipped, having specially good Sunday school amino - dation, which however, had been some- what crowded since the union of Wes- ley and Willis congregations, It is estimated that. the. charsh could not .be. replaced for less than $501000, aside from the equipment, with the insurance about half the 1 sum. At the anniversary held last month $1,000 was contributed for the purpose of interior decoration, but this work had not been begun, The official board will meet at eight o'clock this,, evening in the eounoik' chamber, w' hentan p s win be discus- sed as to what action will be taken to replace the building. The officials of the Ontario street,. the Presbyterian and St. Paul's Ang- lican churches have already come for- ward with offers of accomodation for the holding of services. The two United churches had ar- ranged to unite for July and August, the services to be held in Wesley -Wil- lis during July and in Ontario street church during August, each church ta be decorated during the period it was - not in use. +sr -. Mrs. John. Cluff's residence, south of' the church, and Mr. Butler's residence; north, were ingreat'danger from heat. nod sparks while the 'fire was in pro- n'ress, but, fortunately, there had been' quite' a -heavy rain during the night. and the 'roofs and walls were wet, sig that no damage was dine. Although there was little wind sparks and born- -• ing cinders flew great distances. People You Know Mrs. Archibald of Montreal is visit- ing with Mrs. Farren and Col. and Mrs. IL T. Rance. Mr. Percy Ladd arrived from Mon- rovia, California, a few days ago and on his return the end of this 'week will be accompanied by Mr) and Mrs. S. S. Cooper, who will spend some months with Mr. and Mrs. Ladd. Mrs, Pengally of Langdon, North Da- kota, arrived on Saturday to visit her parents, Mr, and Mrs. -William Stevens. It is sixteen years since Mrs..Pengally last visited her home and she wished to be present for the (ca's ninety- firstelebr'birthdaytionof, whicherhmotherfalls on Sat- urday next. Mr. and Mies. Stevens 'will also celebrate the sixty -sere and annitersary of their marriage the end of this month. Mr. Wt. H. Ilellyar spent a few daye everthe weekend with Toronto and Bowmanville relatives. While in Toronto on Saturday, Mr. ITell- yar attended the wedding' of the daughter of a friend at whose wed- ding he had officiated -as groomsman 'over thirty years ago. 'In this case groomsman, bridesmaid, organ- ist and minister who had officiated at the wedding of the bride's parents. were present. Mr. I•Iellyar proposed the health of the bridesmaids, , Brucefield Mrs. A. T. Scott spent the week -end visiting friends in London. Mrs. Jas. Moodie and. Mrs. Jas. McQueenvisited friends in Egmond. killer Mrs. Janet Ross returned.home last week after spending three weeks with her daughter, Margaret, Mrs.' Hast- ings of Beigrave, who is recovering from a recent operation. A social gathering of the congrega- tion Will be held in United church on Friday,. June 22nd, at 8 pari.; the oc casion being. a 'farewell to „Nurse Gretta Mustard who has been appoint- ed superintendent of Ethelbert, Man. '4V'. M. 5, hospital. She will soon be leaving for her field of labor and, the best wishes of her:,. many friends are extended to her. . - The many friends of Mr, and Mrs. Jas. Walker, who met withan auto- mobile accident last week, will be, glad to hear that 'lir. Walker and his son, Norman, who were hurt have recovered.: Mrs. Walker is still .con- fined to her heel and under .the care Of . a doctor. Mrs, George Swan's - parents, IVIi', and Mrs. C. Wilson of Toronto, spent the week -end at the home of .Mr. and Mrs. G. Swan. 'The W. M. S. of the United church held their monthly meeting on Juno 13th, with the president, Mrs, W,' A. Bremner. occupying the chair. Mrs, Addison read an interesting and help- ful reading given at the recent con- ference held in Woodstock. MIs. D Tuft led in prayer. Roll call' showed an attendance of twenty-five mem- bers. A very interesting part of the meeting was an address given by Miss Anna- M. Haugh, dealing with the student volunteer movement. Mrs; J. McQueen, , in a few well-chosen words of appreciaotioni then `nresent- ed'Miss Baugh with: a beautiful bott- ..............1.4221.4illowers, M rs '17. Rattenbury _closed the meeting with prayer. Miss Margaret Aikenhead of Lon- don spent the week -end at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs, H. AR- - enhead, Quite a numbeii frons here attend- - ed the C.N.R. picnic at Niagara ' on ' Saturday. Rev. Me:. Brenner conducted the ev-- ening service in McKillop church oar Sunday. Misses' Elizabeth and Ellen Scott . visited in London on Saturday. Mies Hilda Robins. is spending en) tew . - few days at her home here. Gordon Elliott spent Sunday witia' Elwood Stackhouse. Miss - Gretta Mustard gave a very inspirational address at the. morning. service in United Church, Sunday... Ccderich'Township . Misses Vesta and Gertrude Snyder are home for the holiday period. Miss= Elsie of London was home over the week -end, A quiet wedding took place at the - parsonage, Bayfield, on 'Wlednesday,. June 13th, at high noon, when Eliza- beth, eldest daughter liza-beth,.eldest°daughter of Mr, Benjamin: Pearson and the late Mrs. Pearson, became the bride of Frederick McCul- lough, youngest son of the late Simone. and Mrs. McCullough all of GoderieTt . township. The ceremony was per- - formed "by the Rev. R. M. Gale of the United church," Hayfield, The bride looked charming in a. gown of peach georgette. After the ceremony the wedding party returnedi to the home of the bride's penis, where the wedding dinner was served, only the family being present. Immediately to y a fte r dinner Mr. andi Mrs. McCuIlotigh Ieft by motor on a,. short honeymoon trip. The bride - donned for the journey a pretty blue crepe, frock with which she wore a,- • blue coat, hat and gloves to match,. and black satin slippers. On their re- turn they will reside on the groom's: farm, on the Maitland concession of: Goderich township. Their 'many,friends join in wishing- them a happy and prosperous future, Mr. and .Mss, Frank Whitmore anc1='" Master Harold of Hamilton arespend- ing-their pend-ing their vacation with their parents;-. and other friends. i Stanieg Township' Mrs. John McGregor of Edmontors' Alta., who spent a few days with her - relations and friends, left Tuesday for" her home in the West. - Mrs. McGreg•--• or had spent some months with her: daughter, Janie, in Cleveland, Ohio.- Mrs. John Butohart left Tuesday for Edmonton, AIta. where she will spend Some months with her brother, M'rr - John M'eGregor: Miss 'Kate McGregor of Newmarlcetp'- is home; for the vacation. A very enjoyable marshmallow; and `" Weiner roast was held on Tuesday ev- ening, •by the young people' in Mr-. Neil MrGregors bush. A huge bon- fire was built over which the weiners;, w marshmallows' nd awere roasted. '>itlFe^ young ladies served pie and'cake and ; The - lemonade. A pleasing ,feature was sone conimunity'singing aceompanied' by Miss Billy Stewart onthc Ukuii9m:. • e