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The Clinton News Record, 1928-10-25, Page 1�x. 24 -51 at Year ed. to the limb of a tree. When the sapceases to clow through the' branches it soon breaks and 'falls off. o, with insincere. Sincere advertising 1���.y be likened • advertising, it soon drops away Sincerity names from the heart ...,intelligent and, effective advertising from the ;mind`."—Ar,1ur Bri$b ane onAcrvertisin WIT HIC IS INCORPORATED THE CLINTON NEW ERA. CiANTON, 4NTMUf it THURSDAY oCTO Elt " 16• ;19 Vicek 6 ec ia1 long -as �s ���=as theaare in 61oek it Other alarm clocks of superior quality with jeweled movenents with watch es- capements, at various prices. Mantle and Kitchen Clocks in differ- ent kinds of woods and styles. • Why not buy a Westminster Chime grandfather's clock, from $100.00 up. Call and see our assortment of clocks i�. A. �i�llyar 61 Middies With Navy Flannel Detachable Collar and Guf f s. We have replen- ished our stock in sizes 8 yrs to size 40, New Prices $1.69 to 2.95 Navy Pleated Skirts Made of fine quality sereg e, ser- vicable and appropriate for school', wear, Prices range according: to size $1.95 to 2.95 Two Specials In 54" Navy Blue Serge, $1.40 and 2.00 per yard at P 9 "WE SELL THE BETTER GRADE TO BUILD THE 11 BETTER TRADE." New vercoats Supreme in Style andTailoring Luxurionsly Rich in Quality of fabrics Abundant Variety of Models —Such is Our Overcoat Stock CustOM Tailored Suits or Overcoats 22.50 29.50 35.50 We equally welcome the man who says' "What's • New?" and the man who says: "Give me one like the one I have on." Whichever way your taste runs, come and see the New Overcoats, and make your selection early, while, the assortinent is at it's best,. Men's Overebats' in Barrymore ,Cloth in very rich colorings, Tans, Browns, Grey Overchecks, Yoke and Sleeves, Silk lined' ane well tailored. If you want a real up-to-date coat we recommend this line, Special at $35,00: 1VIen's Blno Overcoats with velvet or self collar' in smart snappy style, good lining and well tailored $2"7.50:. Men's Overcoats, in a variety of styles and patterns, at $25,00, Men's' Overcoats in all wool navy blue cloth, storm collar, half belt, velvet lined; a real dressy .coat $19,50. Men's Overcoats in heavy all=wool cloth with storm collar, e real coat for hard wear; .$12.00. Boys' and Young'Men. Overcoats, $5.00, $7:50, :10,00 to :$15;00, E MORIIISII CLOTHING CU r A Square Deal for,Every Mau � THE MARKETS Wheat, $1.10. Barley, 60c' to 65c. Oats, 35c to 40c. Buckwheat, 80e. Butter, 35e to 37c. Eggs,, 30c to 47e. • Live Hogs, $10.00. TEACHER ILL. Mr. C. E Cathie. of the Collegiate staff is laid up withan attack :of scarlet ;fever.' It is not a particularly. severe attack : and he is improving favorably, but it is rather unfortnn- tate for him and his bride, who is a comparative stranger in, town, that they should be under cluarentiine, It. is hoped his recovery will be as rapid as possible: Miss Snaith of. Toronto has been engagedto substitute on the C. I. staff during Mr. Carbin's enforced absence. O • I .TER DEATH S S F The•death took place at the home of her son near -Southhampton a fort- night ago of Mrs. William Donald- son, a native of Goderich township and a sister of Mrs. W. Perdue, Sr., Clinton. Mrs. Donaldson, whose maiden name was Susannah Miller, was born on a farm on the 9th concession of Goderich township, over eighty' years ago,, tieing a daughter of the late Ja- cob Miller. Fifty-six years ago she was married .to William Donaldson and for a time they lived at Dungan- non, moving later to Port Elgin and still later to Southampton. Her hus- band died nearly two years ago and she• is survived by two sons and one daughter: Chester, at whose home she flied; William of Brampton and Mrs. John Campbell. of Paisley. -Mrs, James Donaldson of Goderich, Mrs. Perdue, Clinton, and Mrs Churchill of Brandon, Man., are now all that are left of a family of twelve. The three sisters living in Ontario met during the summer at the home of Mrs. Don- aldson of !Goderich, where they spent a happy few days together, Mrs, Donaldson was buried at Southampton, Mr. W. E. Perdue of Clinton and Mrs, D. Gardner of God- erich totvnshhp going up to attend the funeral. SOME MOVINGS Autumn always means mope or less moving and Clinton citizens have been doing some and are contemplat- ing more. Mr. Bartliff and family have moved into the house -recently vacated by Mr. W. S. Downs, corner of Ontario and Wiliam:streets, while Ma. and Mrs. M. Counter will occupy ST, JOSEPH'S CIIURCl1 SUPPER the ladies of supper ery d by The s g St. Joseph's church on 'Tuesday ev- ening was, as it usually is a great success.. Fowl, with all the good things that go with it, served by :at- tentive waiters', made a substantial meal which was partaken of by a number of citizens of both town and vicinity. After the supper the' hall was cleared and dancing was indulg- ed in for some hours, HAD FASCINATION The October number of the Can- adian National Magazine carried a picture of Mi: J. G. Sloinan, recently retired from the service of the C.N,R.• after over forty-two years' service, also a little continent concerning him which was in part as follows: "Ina letter to W. J. Piggott, Sup- erinteiident of the Stratford Division Fred Slornan,: who is a teacher on. uel -Sudi- 1 1 on the R b School Car No. vision, writes: 'The freight cars had a fascination for him, Ile helped load thein with tan bark and dried apples when he was twelve years old. They have been his life ever since.' In commenting on his • father's retire- ment, -Mr•. Sloman pays special tribute to the staff at Clinton and all'the older men who were friends, adding, . a hundred man of the division have been good to him' " PUBLISISIRS MET IN GODERICH A meeting of the Huron Publishers' Association was held in Mackay Hall, Goderich; on Friday afternoon last, a fairlyfull, attendance being present, James street United church, Exeter, Fitzsimons home .after a visit in Mr, G. E. Hall presided and addresses en matters of interest to publishers visited the Huron' County Home one that city for a -week or so. of country weeklies' were given by Mr. Lorne ',Eedy • of St. Marys, Mr. Malcolm MacBeth of Milverton and Mr. W, H. Robertson of Goder- ich. Messrs. IC. McLean of Seaforth and W. F. Na£tei of 'Godericheach held in Clinton on Saturday, and also M,, and bars. L. J. Wasman and gave some interesting impressions of of the East Huron Teachers' Instar- Miss Helen of Toronto visited the a. former's father Mr J F Wasman W C T U BEARS ADDRESS Pres -i vImaw • spent. the week -end with her daugh- ter, Mrs. P. Dyment. alfa r= Miss D - 1n the very week- o andss` t i hstandt Lt v nspent'the e i CookDunn of No w t g t o Miss Amy Howson w MssE. able weather a goodly number Bath- end in 'Toronto with Miss Mary Ir- Ingersoll' were the guests of the Iat- ered at the home of "Miss Washing- win. ter'e cousin, Mrs. R. Scotchmer,'over • ton on Friday evening last to `listen Miss Ruth Ball of the Western Uni the week -end, to' a :ti i.ddress ,by Miss Duff;'i'iel0 yerslty, London, was home over ' Rev. and Mrs. Charles Gairdner of Worker' for the Womens' ;Christian the week -end.: Rochester, N. Y,, are visiting the. for - Temperance Union, Miss Duff spoke Mrs. W. J. Paisley has returned af- mar's brother, Mr. John T. Gairdner•, of the working of,government control ter spending' a:fortnight or so. with Mrs. H. Weston and Mrs, S. Dui• in'tlle Western Provinces and in Ont- her son• Mr, W. S. Paisley of Tor - ark); as it had come under her OWn onto, observation,' and. also about the work Messrs: Ross McEwan and Kenneth of -'the W. C. T, U, amongst rise young Roberton of Stratford motored up people, explaining more '£Elly ache and spent the week-ond at their contest on Scientific, Tempeiiance, respective homes in town. which is being -carried '.on at present Rev. L C. and Mrs. Harrison and by the Dominion W. C. T. U. for Miss Madelon Hawkins are attend - young peppla,e There is a senior con- ing the . annual convention of; - the Naicom, Sask. for " the past two - test for boys and girls over fourteen. A,Y,P:A. in Windsor this week, months, returned home on Friday. and under eighteen and one for jun- Mr, and Mus. Mason and Mrs, Green The members of Trinity churcle for boys.and girls between ten and side of Loudon, and Miss Mason and congregation are busy preparing for, fourteen. The Dominion W. C, T. U. Miss Flood of : Cleveland have been the fowl supper to be held in the is offering prizes and the Provincial in town this week visitng Mrs. W. town hall on Tuesday,' October 30th, and local :Onions are offering extra Walker. On Sunday, November 11th, Arm - prizes. The contests ,are being. • in Mr. Bert Glidden returned Saturday istiee Day, a> special service of conn- troduced in' the various Sunday from Saskatchewan, where .he .as- memoration and Thanksgiving will`•" schools, silted in harvesting and threshing. he 'held in Trinity church, Bayfieidl LLTTLE LOCALS I the crop on the farm of Mr C. J. In order to allow- for the proper ob- Wa11i's,' servance of the two minutes of siI- Mr, Peter Cole has purchased Mrs. Mr, Howard Vernier, who spent a ence at eleven o'clock, the service will L Hunking's.house in Albert.. 1 week's vacation at his home in commence at 10,45 a,m, A special town, has been -sent to Cargill to invitation is given to all war veterans Mr, James Holland has purchased supply for some weeks in the to attend this service, the residence of the' Iate BMs. And- Royal Bank. • Children's Day was observed in yews, Townsend street, Mr, and Mrs Frank O'Neil of Essex Trinity church on Sunday last. The visited with Rev. L. C. and Mrs. Rector tonic charge of the Sunday kin returned the end of last week af- ter having visited in ;Kitchener. IVlesers. W. E. Parker and Howard; Saunders of` Sarnia motored to the' village on Friday' and spent the week- end with the former's parents; Mr - and Mrs. Chas. Parker, -;Mir. E.'x'eatherson, who has been at Messrs. McEwan and Phelan have rented the lower floor' of the building Harrison at St. Paul's Rectory over' school and gave an interesting talk. in which they carry on their manu- the week -end, also calling on their At the church service the service for featuring business, and intend branch- cousin, Mrs, •1, Cluff. • children was followed. The children ing out in the retail trade. e. and Mrs. Norman Fitzsimons occupied the choir and front pews and motored over from Detroit on Sat- lead the singing. The rector preach - The Young Peoples' ' League of urday, bringing Mr. and Mrs. R. ed an impressive sermon both for the parents and children. During the offertory the .children sang an an- them, evening last weelc, presenting a pleas- Mr, and: II s. R. B, Carter motored ing program and also a treat for the to Kitchener on Saturday and spent inmates. the week -end with their daughter, Miss Eva Carter, who is a member 'A report of the meeting of the Hu- of the Public school staff at Kit- son County Educational Association, owner. the convention held in Edmonton inl ate convention held in Blyth last July..' I week will be found in this issue. • Mr. J M. Southcott of Exeter, was I .during the past week. They also elected president, on the retirement The sidewalk west of the postof- visited Mrs. Wasman's father and of Mr. Hall, and Mr. W. H. Robert- flee has been straightened up this sister, Mr. John Wise and Mrs. J. son was elected vice-president. Mr, week, The street committee acted Innes of Stanley. W. L Craig of Wingham was retain- wisely in making repairs which were ed in office as secretary -treasurer. long overdue, the lack of which, as - w ORANGE CHRISTENING, The News -Record pointed..out on more than one occasion, might have caused 13Eauflead Under the auspices of L. 0. 'B. A. a serious accident. - • Miss Annie Potts of Mitchell, - and and L. 0, L. 'twelve little ones were THE Mxs. fleury Diehl and 1Vir. Gal AMONG T received into citizenship with .God in „.Diehl of Stanley were visitors with a beautiful and impressive service Presbyterian Church Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Foster on Sunday eonnucted by Revs. A.Doan; L. C. last. Harrison, A. A. Holmes and 1, Foote Rev, Charles E. Dorgan, B. A.,, of Jdhn Foss; wTio, is visiting his at a gathering of members and their Toronto will preach morning and_ev- brother in Hensall, was in the village friends to the number of 125, who.ening on Sunday. • on Wednesday of last'4week. It is were witnesses of - Ontario Street United Church thirty-five years since he left the vil- - Classes at ten as usual. The min- lege after having run a bakery in the ister's morning subject will be: "The building, which stood where the post Great Refusal." Evening subject office is now located for a number of "N"a Man better than ,a Sheep?" years. Sunday school at 2.30. t Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Jowett and Wesley -Willis United Church Mrs. Lundholm returned on Wednes- Serviee in the town hall ,at usual day of last week after having visited hours. The minister's morning ser- for several days in Detroit.. mon subject will he: "An Optimise -le Rev. and Mrs. F. H. Paull motored Note." Evening: "How to Know to Listowel on Monday. Mfrs. Paull God." attended the septi -annual, meeting of Tho W. A. -will meet at • the home the W. A. at Preston on Tuesday. of Mrs. Chant at three o'clock _ on, Rev, and Mrs. J. Gale and family Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 31. Group of Corunna visited the former's par - one will,serve. ants, Rev. and Mrs. R. M, Gale, over St. Paul's Churcli the week -end. Morning prayer at eleven o'clock, Mfrs, E. H. Fork of Toronto is vis - Sunday school will meet at. half ;ting her mother, this week while re- TheA memento of the occasion was past two. Evening prayer at seven, cape sting after• Having undergone an given each child by way of certificate Ven, Archdeacon Jones -Bateman will operation in Clinton Community Hos- adorned by. a• picture of King W11- be thepreacher at both services. pital on Saturday for the lemoval of Ilam, and bearing .nanio and number The AY, P. A, has been invited her tonsils:. Mr. E. H. York motored of Lodge, together with officers names tai Goderich for next Monday evening. with Mrs •F -and spent the week -end and emblematic initial, and signed by officiating clergymen. The officers of L. 0. L. No. '710, would take this opportunity of ex- pressing their thanks and aliprecia in this church on Sunday.- nest Oct. , tion to the brothers and sisters who' with Mrs. Boyds nether, Mrs. Geo. gave of their time and talent to snake 28th, when the Rev, F. C." Elliott of w Woods, Little Miss Peggy, who this evening a success and 'one long the Goderich Baptist church will was visiting her grandmother, was to be remembered... -A. S. Warren, preach ab three o'clock in the after- ,taken ill on Wednesday night which. It S. noon and seven in. the evening. Spec, -necessitated sending for her parents, ial music will be tendered by the Her health was much improved when PUBILIC SPEAKING CONTEST Choir of the Auburn Baptist church they left on Monday. and ladies' quartette, also others are Miss R. Burroughs and Mr. Harry The first prize public speakers at eypected to assist. A. cordial invite- Baker of spent Sunday with Hurons' "School ,Fairs met in Clinton tion is extended to all who can to the latter's melba, Mrs, F. W Balser, on Saturday, October 20th, in a Cham- come and enjoy the services on .this Mr. E. A. Edwards returned on piouship Contest.. Ten young ladies special occasion. I Sunday after having spent a couple and three young gentlemen, repres- 1 of weeks' vacation in Kitchener, enting thirteen of the School Fair Mee Margaret McLeod left on Sun - groups, gave a display of oratory the London -Road i Bay to, visit with her.son; Dr; A. Me - k ' f which h idem been equalled the house they.have vacated, Batten- mony, Historic water from the Boyne bury street, east, as soon as repairs was used for the service. now in progress are completed, Mr, Splendid addresses of inspiration •Herbert Castle:has taken the house and encouragement were given by which has been occupied by Mrs. the. Rev. gentlemen who spoke of the Boles; King street, while Mr. and "Greatness of God, Church and Can - Mrs. T. Morgan 141 move into, the ada." - Fred Steele's rendering of the house he ,has vacated in Fulton street. solo, "Open the Gates of the Temple," Mr' Kenneth Whitmore intends move was much - appreciated as was also ing from Albert street to the cot- Mrs. C. V. Cooke's rendering of "The take recently vacated by Miss Wat- Old Rugged Cross." Mrs, Fremlin Mins,, Cutler street, Miss Watkins acted as accompanist, Mr.' G. E1- street, liett's introduction of himself was having moved to Princess west, and Mr. F. Rumble is moving enjoyed by. all, as was also the mud - from Rattenbury street, east, to the cal selections by his children. house on the southeast corner -of- No christening is complete without Mary and North streets, Mr. J• Rath • eats, . so chairs were circled and a Dundalk, who has been looking about sumpaious lunch was enjoyed. here for some time, has taken Mies Mtoore's house, . Rattenbury, west, while a couple of other families are looking for suitable residences and will become citizens if they :can find and- obtain just what, suits, them. DEATH' OF MRS. J. ROBB The death occurred on Sunday ev- ening at the home of tier son, Mr. A. J. IVlorish, of Mrs. Mary Jane Robb in her eighty-fourth year. Mrs. Robb, - although failing in health, had nevertheless been up and about- as usual until a few days be- fore her death having attended church two weeks before,: She was born in Devenshire, . 'England, her maiden name being - Mary Jane Do - vela, and came to'Canada with bee parents as a child, the family settling at Port Perry, where she wan married to the late John Morrish. About for- ty-five years ago she and her -hus- band came to . Clinton and ,this has: from any platform. been her home ever since. In 1901 Miss Edith Dick, S. S. No. 14 Ilay Mir, Morrish died and some years sat -who spoke on "Jean Blewett' was de- er she•was married to John Robb, who dared the wimier. The splendid com- predeceased her by some years. position and paanner of delivery re- Sinee the death of her husband' she fleets considerable credit on- her ab - has spent her tune mostly amongst. , 'tand training. She will represent her' children, in the west, in' Picker- ?h i g p ing, in Hamilton and here. having Huron Comity. at the contest held iii been in, Clinton since April last, She connection with the District Conan is survived by three sons and one tien of the Ontario Educational Harry` Morrish , of Oxbow, sedation. ` Sask., Marsh Morrish 'of • Regina. Miss Claire Pentland, S. S. No, 8; Sask., Mks, Puckering of Pickering Ashfield and West Wawanosh gave a and A. J. Morrish of Clinton. Two splendid talk on "Better' Famine to win second place, All those wishing to go are requested Mr, and Mrs. Aclam - Boyd anti' to be at the Parish Hall by 1.15. ' children, Peggy and George, left on Baptist ChurchMonday for their home at Longford Anniversary services will be .held 'Mills after having spent several days sisters and two brothers also survive. One sister, Mrs: Sproule of Canning- Miss Mary Caicos, S. S. No. 4, God Mrs. Puckering and erich told of "Tho. Benefits of the ton, her daughter wrand=daughter, Mrs. Powell of Ham- School Fair to the Community." Her ilton; were-• all with her. when the end argumentative spanner prize gave her an advantage for third and -when came. she said that the School Pairs were Mrs,. Robb was 'a woman of very responsible for her effort to speak in genial andhappy disposition and had public at the tender age of eleven she a largecircle of friends, ` She was a took the house by storm. memnber of Ontario street United, for- Miss Marion West, Clinton Public •merly Methodist.church and was very School delighted the audience with a regular in her attendance as long as life'sketch of "Pauline Johnston" It she was able to go. was; a splendid 'effort and won her fourth Place: . The :funeral was held from the The first: four prizes consisted of borne of her son yesterday afternoon, specially selected books for young the services at house and graveside people, while each of the other young being conducted by the Rov. A �,I cani e titers received. a sing le book for Doan, assisted by Rev. A, A. Holmes rheic earnestattempt to win higher and Rev. R. B. Gracie. The pallbear henotirs. hers • ',mere: ' Messrs, R. and W. Tip lady, -J, W. Stevenson, I3', Ball and W. The names of. all contestants at lady, J. W.- Stevenson, II Hill, ,:W. Connell -;and W't 14.' Hellyar. • td A very pleasant evening was spent ,Lend, Wroxeter, at the home 'of Mrs. Lebeau on Fri- . Mrs.. Maria Elliott and son Leslie dwhen the U. F, W. Elliott returned home on Monday ay evening last, of the Bruce- ens. 0. entertained their families and after having motored to Mount Clem- 0. and families birch., and spent;the week -end field Club. Mr. Geo. Layton kindly with relatives. acted as chairman and a splendid tiro Mrs: J-. Tippet motored to Detroit rata, • consisting of 'readings, sing on Friday with Mrs, W. Howard and g ing, duets and a couple of short playlets was given. Tloe Maple Loaf orchestra furnished the music and generously responded to the hearty l- encores given them. Some pretty, costume dancers were given by two little girls- from Brucefield, Misses , Ketchen and Aikenhead. The ladies served delicious refreshments and despite the inclement weather.a large crowd was present and a hearty vote, of thanks was : tendered the London Road club, also -Mrs. Lebeau for her, hospitality. The program will be re- peated this Friday evening at the County Ilome for the benefit of the inmates. A treat will also be provid- ed. The next meeting of the club will be held at the Home of: Mrs, Harry Gould, Clinton, when the election of officers will take place: All members are requested to be present. Mr, and Mrs.Marshall Smith of d Mrs Ar- thur ;ted" Mr hn f is ii i ner,ef t thin Wiltse`on Sunday Mr Horace Walesa' of Detroit ',is visiting his brothers, Messrs,'Ar•thur' the titles of their subiects are given and Milton, Wilts°,' on the London in the report of the Huron County Road this week, also his parents, Mr: Educational Astociationmeeting. and Mrb,levl Wiltse of Clinton,, Brucefield Mrs. D. A. Aikenhead is visiting; friends in Milton this week, R. McNaughton, of Thamesville, spent the week -end at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Mc- Naughton, Messrs. Ross Chapman, Ross Broadfoot and Cliff -Broadfoot, have • returned from the West, where thee' ahvebeen spending some time. Mr. S. Reid, of London, was visit- ing his home on Sunday. Miss Doran Farquhar, of London, spent, the week -end at her home here. Miss Olive Harrison, of Hensall,' visited her mother on Sunday. The regular monthly missionary • meeting was 'held on Monday eve- ning with Miss Eleanor Snider, the • missionary convenor, in the chair. Miss Hazel Haugh had a chapter in the book "Drums in the Darkness.'"' In the -absence of the president, the missionary convenor conducted the business part of the meeting. Mr. and Mrs. A, Johnston spent' Sunday at the hone of Mr. and Mrs,. M. Crich. • Miss Dorothy Robins, of Seaforth; spent the week -end at. her Bone here. The sincere., sympathy of the con- - .gregation and friends is extended to Rev. W. A. and Mrs. Bremner and. family in the death of the former's sister, Miss Bremner, who passed away- on wayon •Thursday, Oct. 18th at her home in London. The funeral was heli one Saturday, interment being made in Owen Sound cemetery, - In the absence of the minister the morning service in the United' church. on Sunday was conducted by the old-• ers, with Mr. James Moodie as Iead- er, A beautiful duet was sung by the' Misses Eva and Florence Boyce, en- titled "It is My Lord," which was: much appreciated. The delegates who attended the Laymens' convention in Massey hall, Toronto, in the first week in Octobers, were Mr. W. S. Broadfoot and M'r. . IL McLachlan, who gave interesting • reports of the meeting,, Mr. R. Wat- - son closed the meeting with prayer. Rev. Mr. Connor of Kippen con— ducted the evening service and preach- ed a very fine sermon on courage and consecration. The anniversary :ler- vices will be Field next Sunday, Oct. 28, morning and evening. Rev. Mr•. Hal? of Sarnia will be the preacher for the • day. The shed building committee Is asking for a liberal offering to wipe pff'the remaining debt on the sheds, Me. John McGregor of Harrisville, Mich., visited his brother, Hugh Me - Gregor, last .week. Mrs. W. Stevens has returned to•• her•home after spending a few weeks.• with her daughter in Sarnia. - TURNER'S, UNITED CHURCH, The congregation of this church celebrated, on Sunday the six; anriiver•sary of the• building of ;the edioice.