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THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD
THURS., APRIL 7, 1938.
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measures of course. Then be measured by a man trained to fit you;
by a tailor that knows how a suit should really fit.
From measuring you to final fitting I believe that close, care-
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"Natural" fit in a suit or topcoat that snakes your clothes stand out
in any company. You look better dressed -you feel better dressed
-you are better dressed when the fitting. of your suit has been
supervised by a real tailor.
Perhaps you will want one of those style leaders -a blue grey
striped suit or a. tan brown combination. We have them all.
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der Puff.: •
2 Tush. 29cubes Tooth Paste and Fine Quality Tooth
0 5C V�Ue Br
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Comb and Case.
Value $2 Absolutely New and Guaranteed for 5 Years- 69c
ARNOLD VACUUM FOUNTAIN PEN.
BRING THIS COUPON.
W. S. H. HOIMES PHM. B,
CLINTON, ONT
et Stara
.42
PHONE 61
BE MEASURED BY A TAILOR -
You are going to have your suit tailored to your individual
measures of course. Then be measured by a man trained to fit you;
by a tailor that knows how a suit should really fit.
From measuring you to final fitting I believe that close, care-
ful,•personal attention to every detail is the only way to ensure that
"Natural" fit in a suit or topcoat that snakes your clothes stand out
in any company. You look better dressed -you feel better dressed
-you are better dressed when the fitting. of your suit has been
supervised by a real tailor.
Perhaps you will want one of those style leaders -a blue grey
striped suit or a. tan brown combination. We have them all.
Our Prices Will Give You a Pleasant Surprise -SUITS $23.50460.00
Genie in and see our tailoring, the care we take to give you a
garment that is unmistakably made for you. Be sure you are urease
tired by a real tailor.
DAVIS & HERMAN
CLEANING, PRESSINGAND REPAIRING
BAYFIELIJ
A highly respected ;resident of
Smith's Falls for more than forty,
years, Robert James Howard, died at
Kingston on Friday, March 25th,
lowing an illness of some months'I
duration, and his passing occasions
deep and lasting regret among a wide'
circle of friends. I
The deceased man was sixty-two
years of ` age and was born at Bay-'
field, Ontario, a son of Margaret
Johnston and the late Henry Howard.1
Coming to Smith's Falls forty-two
years ago, he had resided here ever
settee, and during his many years of
residence here he earned the esteem
sr numerous friends who will deeply,
mourn his passing. He. had been em•
cloyed with the C.P.R., for nearly
forty-five years and was known in
the district as• passenger Conductor.
In religon he was a member of the
United Church, and he was also a
Life Member' of St. Francis Lodge A.'
R. & A.M. No, 24; St. Francis Chap-
ter, RAM. No. 133; Brotherhood of
Railway Trainmen No. 245; Order of
Railway Conductors No. 199; Ideal
Chapter' No. 61; Order. of Eastern
Star; Independent Order of Oddfel-
lows, 241.
Left to mourn their loss are his aged
mother in Hayfield, his widow, for-
merly Bertha .E. Johnston of Bay.
field, one daughter, Muriel of Port-
land, one son, Borden of. Stoodleigh
Ltd., Toronto, three brothers, John E.
of,Bayfield, George of Regina, Sask.;'
Chris. W. of Windsor,, and two • sisters,
Mrs. Fred Baker and Mrs. Chas. Ber-1
ry of Bayfield.
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The funeral, under Masonic auspic-
es and largely attended by sorrowing
relatives and friends, was held on
Sunday afternoon from his late resi-
dence, McGill Street South, to the
United Church where Rev. A. D. Cote
nett conducted the service."' The cor-
tege then proceeded to Hillcrest Cem-
etery where the remains were laid to
rest. Pallbearers. were: Alex.
Drappo, James Alexander,, Fred. Pla-
to, Roaul, Jenner, Wm, Morris and
Wm. Flynn.,I
• Friends from Kingston, Montral,
Monklands, Perth, Merriekville,, Port-
land, Ottawa, and other points in the
district were among those present to
pay final tribute, while relatives from
out of town included J. E. Howard of
Bayfield, a brother, and Mrs. Eric'
York of Bayfield, a niece.
Numerous and beautiful floral tri-
butes were mute testimony of the
high esteem in which the deceased
man was held.
The death took place at his home
in Alma, Mich., on March 29, of a
memlber of one of the pioneer fami-
lies of Goderich Township; in the per -I
son of John J. MacKenzie, eldest son
of the late Caroline Wallis and Doo-'
ald MacKenzie. The deceased man
was born at Hyde Park, Ontario; De-
cember 21, 1851, and came to Gode
rich Township to the farm now owned
by his nephew, Donald MacKenzie,
with his parents when he was about
pine years of age. As a young man
he went to Port Hope, Mich., where
he learned his trade as carpenter with,
his uncle, Duncan MacKenzie, On
September 16, 1876, he was married
to'" Mis'e Agnes Witchurch who with
four of their six children survive him,
Kate (Mrs. Evans) East Tawas,
Mich., Ruby, of Grand Rapids; Alex.
of Milwaukee, and Douglas of De-
troit. He is also survived by a broth-
er, Alex of Auburn and a sister, Miss
Caroline MacKenzie of Bayfield.
The late Mr MacKenzie had a long
and varied career Following- his mar-
riage ' he homesteaded. in Chippewa
County, Mich., later he became U.S.
Customs Officer at the American
Sault Ste. Marie. He left this to go
to South Africa where he worked as a
carpenter in the mines near Johan-
nesburg. At the time of the Boer
War the mines were closed down and_
he returned to his home in Michigan,
visiting his relatives here en route.
Later, he again spent a terra of years
in South Africa after which he took
up residence in Alma, Mich., where
he has lived for the past twenty-six
years. He had always been a very ac-'
tive man and enjoyed good health
until last November but was only ser -1
iously ill for a month before his death. I
In 1926 Mr. and Mrs. MacKenzie cele-
brated their golden wedding anniver-'
sary at the home of their daughter in
East Tawas, and in 1936 they cele-
brated their diamond wedding anni-
versary at the home of their daugh-
ter in Grand Ralhids. The funeral
service was held at the Wright Fun-
eral Home, or March 31, at 2 p.m.,
and interment made in Riverside
Cemetery, Alma, Mich. The service
was conducted by Rev. Byron H. Hahn
of the Methodist Episcopal Church of
which the deceased man was a mem-
ber. Four years ago he visited his
!relatives in this district for some
weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. Colin. Campbell of
Stanley township, Mr. Alex. Mae -
Kenzie of Auburn and Miss Caroline
MacKenzie of Bayfield motored to
Ahna, Mich„ on Tuesday of last
week to attend the funeral of the late
J. J. MacKenzie; returning home on
Friday. I
Mrs. M. MacKenzie and Miss M.
Stirling spent a few days last week
at the home of Mr. and Mrs.Colin
Campbell, Stanley township, while
they were in Alma, Mich. I
Miss J. Manson, who'spent the Win-
ter in Little Falls, New Jersey, re-
turned to the village last week and is
occupying one of the apartments over
G. W. Elliott's Store.
Mrs; Agnes Currie has returned to
her home in the village after having
visited Mr. and Mrs. W. McBride,'
Kitchener, and Mr. and Mrs, G.Hal-1
ley, Galt, for three weeks,
Miss Mary Widcombe returned
hone last week after visiting her
sister, Mrs. A. Pye, in Windsor for'
a fortnight.
Miss Rachel Taylor has returned to
her. home in the village after having
spent the Winter in Toronto, London, 1
Detroit and Varna, I
Messrs. Wm. and Jas. Robinson of
Landon came on Monday to get ready
for the Summer season.
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Terns of De-
troit spent the week -end with the for-
mer's mother, Mrs.. E. Toms,
Mr. and Mrs. Harold, Weston of
Detroit were visitors at the home of
his grandfather, Richard Weston, ov-
er the week -end.
Mr. E. A. Featherston' and. Miss
Doris spent Sunday and Monday with
the former's mother in, Hamilton.
Mrs. G. W. Woods returned to the
village on Friday of last week after
having spent the past three months
with her daughter, Mrs. H. G. E.
Crosby, Bolton Landing, N.Y.
Mrs. R. J. Howard and Miss Muriel
Howard, R.N., of Smith's Fails, mot-
wed to the village on. Thursday of
last week and are visiting with Mr.!
and Mrs. J. E. Howard and other re -f
latives in the village.
At the third meeting of the Rate-
payers of the Village, held on Wed-
nesday evening of. last week in the
Public School for the purpose of el-
ecting a Trustee, Mr. Lloyd Makins
!was elected by acclamation. Ques-
tion: Will the government of the Ba.y-i
;field Public School go on now as be-
fore? If Mr. Makins resigns them
the other Trusteee are going to re-
, sign too. And then the Department
of Education will stop in and manage
affairs. Then, parents, • you'll • have
no redress if little Johnny or Jennie
get .expelled from schen] or de not,
lin your estimation receive fair play..
The: Department of Education won't,
PORTER'S HILL
On Wednesday .about thirty neigh-
bours gathered at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Allen Betties to celebrate
with them the 20th anniversary of
their wedding day. Mr. and Mrs.
Betties were completely taken by
surprise, but as usual were equal to
the occasion, and in short order all
were enjoying progressive five hun-
dred. The evening slipped merrily
Iby. Jean Johnston was high lady,
Grant Stirling high gent. Mrs. Bert
Harris and Doug. Stirling received
consolation prizes. After lunch, R. J.
'Stirling acting as spokesman, expres-
sed the wish of those present, wish-
ing Mr. and Mrs. Betties many more
happy anniversaries.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lockhart, whose
anniversary fell on the same date, but
who had travelled a little • further
down life's highway, were also very
kindly remenybered.
On Thursday evening, about 65
friends and neighbours of Mr. and
Mrs. Wilmer Harrison gathered at
their home to spend a social evening
with them and welcome Mrs. Harri-
son to our community and church.
During the evening Mr. and Mrs.
Harrison were asked to come for-
ward. A nicely worded address was
rend by H. 0. Cox and a lovely bed-
room table, a gift from the congre-
gation of Grace church, was present-
ed by Reid Torrance. Wilmer replied
very fittingly, thanking those pre-
sent for their gift,, also expressing
his willingness to help at any time
in the advancement for good in church
or community: Rev. R. M. Gale also
made a few appropriate remarks, af-
ter which he and Miss Gale gave some
splendid musical numbers. Lunch was
served. This brought a very pleasant
evening to a close.
On Friday evening the'. Y. P. U.
were entertained at the home of Miss
Elva Elliott. Miss Phyllis Elliott
gave the topic. Argyle Lockhart
read the Scripture lesson. Rev. R.
M. Gale gave a short talk, afterwards
closing with a hymn and prayer. The
remainder of the evening was spent
in games and music. Mrs. Elliott
served a splendid ltmch. This week's
meeting will be in the church base-
ment on Friday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Taylor and four
daughters, Grand Bend, visited Mr.
and Mrs, Wilmer Harrison on Su n -
day.
STANLEY
Mrs. Frank Hobson of St. Thomas
visited over the week -end with her
sister, Mrs. Thomas Snowden, of the
•Blue Water highway.
Mr, Alfred Westlake has disposed
of his farm on the town line to Mr,
Lawrence Reiger,
Mr. William Duncalf of St. Thomas
spent the week -enol with 11Ir. Harold
Penhale,
Mr; and Mrs. Wm. Scotchmer spent
Sunday with the latter's mother, Mrs.
Weeks, of 'Clinton.
Mr. and Mrs. Thos. B. Baird at-
tended the funeral of the late Mr.
Jas. McKenzie at Port Albert on Sat-
urday of last week.
Miss Charlotte Johnson, who has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. Thos.
Campbell, for the last few months,
left to visit her sister; Mrs. R.
Woods of St. Helens.
Mr, and Mrs. Lorne Woods and
Mrs. Robinson Woods of St. Helens
visited on Sunday with Mrs. T. B.
Campbell.
Miss Anna Scotchmer returned
home on Sunday after spending a
week with her sister, Mrs. Jas. Black
of Seaforth.
be so interested in the welfare and
education of the individual child as
the local board of Trustees. Then,
too, taxpayers, the Department will
authorize the aurchase of a great deal
more new equipment, It might even
build a new school. Then see your
taxes go up -and grind your teeth in
silence because it was your indiffer-
ence did it, if it comes to happen!
But in this matter we hope that we
have been crossing bridges before we
came to them and that • Mr. Makins
will rise to the occasion and act as
Trustee for the good. of the village
in the interests of local education.
Miss Jeanne Dunn spent the week-
end with Miss Mabel Talbot of. Kip -
pen.
TAX RATE STRUCK AT 40 MILS
(Continued from page 1)
woulcl be put to a good use in the
construction of permanent roads and
part would probably go to aid the
cemetery committee in their work.
He explained that additional ,expendi-
tures in arranging for the new course
at the Collegiate Institute were in
part responsible for the slightly
higher rate than had originally been
forecast, but that a three mill reduc-
tion was quite in order.
Speaking on the street situation
Reeve Livermore said that he would
be in favour of issuing debentures
for a certain amount to be spread ov-
er a period of years to take care of
improvements. In this way part of
the burden of building permanent
streets would be passed on to the
rising generation.
Building permits were granted to
W. S. R. Holmes for erection of a
garage, to Chas. Elliott for building
addition and remodelling building for
dairy purposes, and to Jack Murch
for erection of a dairy building.
After the reading of the financial
report for the month some discus-
sion took place on the relief situa-
tion. Last month $173.21 was spent
for relief which was considered good
by the acting mayor who stated that
according to the Relief Inspector,
Clinton's relief bill was among the
lowest for places of a similar size
in the county. It was moved by Mc -
Goan, seconded by Trewartha, that
no further meals to transients be
given ,and relief to local residents
would be cut off except in cases of
extreme need. This to ,be left in
the hands of the relief committee.
The Women's Institute asked per-
mission to clean up and beautify the
Mary •'street park. This was one
question on which a quick decision
could be made without a dissenting
vote, and it was left in the hands of
the Park committee to meet repre-
sentatives. of the Institute and ex-
press the approval of council.
After attending . to a few more
matters of a routine nature the
meeting adjourned.
Street
Pay sheet $50.88
H. Emmerson, tile 37.50
R. Gree, work 12.75
Street Lighting
P.U.G., lighting streets 216.08
P.U.C., lighting town hall. 9.32
P.U.C., light. stook yards 1.00
P.U.C., lighting rest room 1.00
P.U.C., water, rest loom1.69
P.U.G., water, town hall 4.70
P.U.C., rent, rest room,
6 months 30.00
Mrs. Tideswell,
Care of rest room 2.00
G. T. Jenkins, plank ...,2.00
W. T. Hawkins, supplies . • 3.40
W. J. Miller & Son, coal46.34
Sutter -Perdue, supplies . 10.00
R. Cree, work '7.00
Hydrant Rental
P.U.C., rent of hydrants,
3 months . 628.65
Cemetery
M. McEwan, salary 50.00
Park
R. Cree, work 15.00
Salaries
A. E. Frcmlin, salary .. 65.00
A. W. Groves, salary .. 50.00
R. E. Manning, salary 58.33
N. W. Miller, writing Col-
lector's roll . 10.00
Dry Earth Closet
A. Fulford, salary 60.00
Insurance
Guardian Ins. Co., insur-
ance on town hall 19.40
Waterloo Ins. Co., insur-
ance on tool house 12.00
Relief
W. M. Aiken, relief, Mar.
Co. of Huron, Hospital In-
digents
General Municipal Expense
E. C. Vance & Co., dog tags 6.83
Bell' Tel. Co., rent, acct6.45
Miss Walkinshaw, typing 3-.85
RECEIPTS
Market scales . 13.40
16.10
23.00
30.00
173.21
53.35
Stock scales
Hall rent .
Licenses
Cemetery-
.Care
emetery- - 00
Care .in perpetuity
Work .. .......... ..,.. 31.00
OBITUARIES
Marguerite Barton Snell
The funeral service for Marguerite
Barton Snell, whose tragic death oc-
curred on Friday, was held from the
home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Ephraim Snell, Hellett, on Sunday af-
ternoon and was conducted by Rev. K.
McGoun, rector of St. Paul's Church,
Clinton.
The sympathy of the community to
the bereaved parents was evidenced
by the banks of flowers which were
carried by fellow pupils of the little
girl. Two of her school chums, Bettie
Brunsdol dad Shirley Robson sang
"Slumber Song", a ntmtber she had
sungwith them at school, and fellow
pupils acted as Pallbearers. They
were Joyce Fairservice, Jean Cooper,
Eva Kennedy, Helen Radford.
Immediate relatives and a large
number of neighbours in the commun-
ity were present. Those who attend-
ed from a distance were Mrs. James
Snell and Miss Mary Snell, Ilamilton;
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Snell, Toronto; Mrs.
Kunkel, Niagara Falls and: Mr. and
Mrs. William Snell and Miss. Leona,
London.
William T. Johnston
On walking Saturday last, in. Lon-
don, William T. Johnston; when cros-
sing the railroad track, was struck
BORROWIPiG AT THE BANK
torkova2 arnwat
FARMERS NEEDING MONEY
to finance the costs of plant-
ing -money for wages of
workers, for seed, equipment,
fertilizers, etc. -will find at
the Bank of Montreal a
ready and willing response
to applications for loans.
Borrowing to make a
harvest is a constructive use
of credit, approved by
sound banking. Our branch
managers in all agricultural
parts of the Dominion are
familiar with farmers' require-
ments and market conditions.
You are invited to talk
with the manager of our
nearest branch regarding
your need for borrowing
to prepare for a profitable
harvest.
BANK OF MONTREAL
ESTABLISHED 1817
"a bank where small accounts are welcome"
MODERN, EXPERIENCED BANKING SERVICE . „the Outcome of
120 Years' Successful operation
Clinton Branch: H. M. MONTEITH, Manager
Londesborough (Sub -Agency): Open Monday and Thursday
it
YOU TOO!
CAN RAISE BETTER CHICKS
and
Save Money At The Same Time
MR. 'J. E. McKINLEY OF ZURICH says he finds SHUR GAIN
CHICK STARTER every bit as good as any Starter he ever used.
WHEN YOUR CHICKENS ARE READY TO CHANGE FROM
STARTER TO GROWING MASH mix your own by using
!SHUR GAIN DEVELOPING CONCENTRATE'
WITH YOUR OWN GRAINS.
If you are out of grains use SHUR GAIN
GROWING MASH.
SHUR GAIN 19% Chick Starter $2.90
ISHUR GAIN 16% Growing Mash $2.40
SHUR GAIN Developing Concentrate $3.15
For Sale by your Local Feed Dealer.
Clinton Feed Mill
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Nowsommumosommmmil
and instantly killedby an oncoming
train. The deceased was the oldest
son of Mr. and Mrs. Archibald John-
ston, pioneers of Ashfield township.
He taught school for a number of
years and farmed in both Ashfield
and Wawanosh. About ten years ago
he retired and has lived in London
ever since.
The funeral took place from the
home of his brother, Frank Johnston,
Ashfield, on Monday, and interment
was made in Lucnkow cemetery. It
was largely attended by old pupils,
neighbors Hand fritlnds. The floral
tributes were numerous and beauti-
ful.
Mr. Johnston is survived by his
widow, two daughters, Miss Effie,
Loddon; Mrs. Paul Steckler, Detroit;
and one son, A. 0. Johnston, drug-
gist, Windsor. Three brothers also
survive, Archibald and Frank, Ash-
field, and Fred W. Johnston, Clinton.
Mrs. David Todd
Mrs. David Todd, formerly Grace
McDonald, died at the home. of her
daughter, Mrs. R. A. Miller, Regina
on .Thursday, March 17th, after a
brief illness. Mrs. Todd was born
near St. Helens eighty-eight years
ago. Her husband predeceased her
M 1910, and nine years later she went
west to live with her daughter at
Rosetown, Sask.,. where interment
was made the following : Tuesday.
Mrs Todd was an aunt of David and
Frank Todd_ of St. Helens.'
Mrs.• Janes McConnell
Mary Jane Finieon, widow of the
late Jas. McConnell, passed away et
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Geo.
Hanlon, Lloydtown, Ont., on Friday,
March 25th. Her charity and loving
fortunate than herself.
She leaves to mourn her loss, Mary,
of New York; John and Frank, of
Lac Ste. Anne, Alta.; Vincent and
Kenneth of Peace River, Alta.; Ray-
mend, of Londesboro; Arma, Manila,
Philippine Isles and Kathleen of
Lloydtown, three grandchildren, two
sisters, Mrs. Kocher, and Mrs. Gilles-
pie, of Buffalo, two brothers, Martin
of Detroit, and Patrick of Colorado.
COUNTY. NiH WG -
EGGS AS IS EGGS
Roy Snazel is quite proud of the
manner in which his hens started out
with their egg -laying this week. Roy
has a flock of white Leghorns, and on
Monday among the eggs he found one
weighing three ounces and measuring
715 inches by 6 inches. On Tuesday
the hens wort one better, for Roy
gathered in an egg: weighing four
ounces and measuring 81/4 inches by
614, inches. Roy doesn't know what
to expect if the competition keeps up.
-Signal-Star.
ASPARAGUS PLANTS CUT
BY LEAMINGTON GARDENER
CHATHAM, April 2.-H. S. Scott,
Dominion fruit and vegetable inspec-
tor, reported today that Howard Ellis,'
Leamington truck' gardener, came
close to setting an early record on,'
Thursday when he cut asparagus on'
his farm.
Mr. Scott said the quantity of as-
paragus cut was not large, and only -
sufficient for family use. There were '
indications that with the return of
warm weather commercial quantities
will be available soon.
WIN HIGH HON,QRS AT
DAIRY SCHOOL.
Harold Cummings, son of Mr. and
solicitude of the welfare of others Mrs. John Cummings, Seaforth, who
was rewarded by her Divine Saviour has been attending the O.A.C. Dairy '
corning to her in Holy Viaticum. She School at Guelph, graduated on Thurs-
was only confined to her bed one day day with high honors. He stood ninth
and was conscious until a few hours in a" class of seventy-five.
before her soul went to reap the re -I In addition to his standing in the
ward of a long life spentin`her duty class, Mr. Cummings won first prize
to God .and her neighbors' as seen of $5 for butter manufacture,; third
through the eyes of faith. Although of $2 for market milk and cream sep
not blessed with an abundance of orators, and stood first in market
this world's goods she was• ever shar- milk butter and cheese manufacture.
ing her meager portion with thole -less -Seaforth Expositor.
JE '' u is CHICt ,S
COMMERCIALLY BRED -ELECTRICALLY HATCHED
YOUR ASSURANCE FOR PROFI'PS.
More Eggs IS Faster Growth
We can only hatch so many Chicks, if you would not be dis-
, appointed you must' ORDER NOW.
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SPECIAL THIS WEEK---
WEEK-OLD CHICKS AT DAY-OLD PRICES.
This offer available only to those who order chicks
.3 weeks in advance.
JERVIS HATCHERY & FEED STORE
BAYFIELIJ
A highly respected ;resident of
Smith's Falls for more than forty,
years, Robert James Howard, died at
Kingston on Friday, March 25th,
lowing an illness of some months'I
duration, and his passing occasions
deep and lasting regret among a wide'
circle of friends. I
The deceased man was sixty-two
years of ` age and was born at Bay-'
field, Ontario, a son of Margaret
Johnston and the late Henry Howard.1
Coming to Smith's Falls forty-two
years ago, he had resided here ever
settee, and during his many years of
residence here he earned the esteem
sr numerous friends who will deeply,
mourn his passing. He. had been em•
cloyed with the C.P.R., for nearly
forty-five years and was known in
the district as• passenger Conductor.
In religon he was a member of the
United Church, and he was also a
Life Member' of St. Francis Lodge A.'
R. & A.M. No, 24; St. Francis Chap-
ter, RAM. No. 133; Brotherhood of
Railway Trainmen No. 245; Order of
Railway Conductors No. 199; Ideal
Chapter' No. 61; Order. of Eastern
Star; Independent Order of Oddfel-
lows, 241.
Left to mourn their loss are his aged
mother in Hayfield, his widow, for-
merly Bertha .E. Johnston of Bay.
field, one daughter, Muriel of Port-
land, one son, Borden of. Stoodleigh
Ltd., Toronto, three brothers, John E.
of,Bayfield, George of Regina, Sask.;'
Chris. W. of Windsor,, and two • sisters,
Mrs. Fred Baker and Mrs. Chas. Ber-1
ry of Bayfield.
® e.
The funeral, under Masonic auspic-
es and largely attended by sorrowing
relatives and friends, was held on
Sunday afternoon from his late resi-
dence, McGill Street South, to the
United Church where Rev. A. D. Cote
nett conducted the service."' The cor-
tege then proceeded to Hillcrest Cem-
etery where the remains were laid to
rest. Pallbearers. were: Alex.
Drappo, James Alexander,, Fred. Pla-
to, Roaul, Jenner, Wm, Morris and
Wm. Flynn.,I
• Friends from Kingston, Montral,
Monklands, Perth, Merriekville,, Port-
land, Ottawa, and other points in the
district were among those present to
pay final tribute, while relatives from
out of town included J. E. Howard of
Bayfield, a brother, and Mrs. Eric'
York of Bayfield, a niece.
Numerous and beautiful floral tri-
butes were mute testimony of the
high esteem in which the deceased
man was held.
The death took place at his home
in Alma, Mich., on March 29, of a
memlber of one of the pioneer fami-
lies of Goderich Township; in the per -I
son of John J. MacKenzie, eldest son
of the late Caroline Wallis and Doo-'
ald MacKenzie. The deceased man
was born at Hyde Park, Ontario; De-
cember 21, 1851, and came to Gode
rich Township to the farm now owned
by his nephew, Donald MacKenzie,
with his parents when he was about
pine years of age. As a young man
he went to Port Hope, Mich., where
he learned his trade as carpenter with,
his uncle, Duncan MacKenzie, On
September 16, 1876, he was married
to'" Mis'e Agnes Witchurch who with
four of their six children survive him,
Kate (Mrs. Evans) East Tawas,
Mich., Ruby, of Grand Rapids; Alex.
of Milwaukee, and Douglas of De-
troit. He is also survived by a broth-
er, Alex of Auburn and a sister, Miss
Caroline MacKenzie of Bayfield.
The late Mr MacKenzie had a long
and varied career Following- his mar-
riage ' he homesteaded. in Chippewa
County, Mich., later he became U.S.
Customs Officer at the American
Sault Ste. Marie. He left this to go
to South Africa where he worked as a
carpenter in the mines near Johan-
nesburg. At the time of the Boer
War the mines were closed down and_
he returned to his home in Michigan,
visiting his relatives here en route.
Later, he again spent a terra of years
in South Africa after which he took
up residence in Alma, Mich., where
he has lived for the past twenty-six
years. He had always been a very ac-'
tive man and enjoyed good health
until last November but was only ser -1
iously ill for a month before his death. I
In 1926 Mr. and Mrs. MacKenzie cele-
brated their golden wedding anniver-'
sary at the home of their daughter in
East Tawas, and in 1936 they cele-
brated their diamond wedding anni-
versary at the home of their daugh-
ter in Grand Ralhids. The funeral
service was held at the Wright Fun-
eral Home, or March 31, at 2 p.m.,
and interment made in Riverside
Cemetery, Alma, Mich. The service
was conducted by Rev. Byron H. Hahn
of the Methodist Episcopal Church of
which the deceased man was a mem-
ber. Four years ago he visited his
!relatives in this district for some
weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. Colin. Campbell of
Stanley township, Mr. Alex. Mae -
Kenzie of Auburn and Miss Caroline
MacKenzie of Bayfield motored to
Ahna, Mich„ on Tuesday of last
week to attend the funeral of the late
J. J. MacKenzie; returning home on
Friday. I
Mrs. M. MacKenzie and Miss M.
Stirling spent a few days last week
at the home of Mr. and Mrs.Colin
Campbell, Stanley township, while
they were in Alma, Mich. I
Miss J. Manson, who'spent the Win-
ter in Little Falls, New Jersey, re-
turned to the village last week and is
occupying one of the apartments over
G. W. Elliott's Store.
Mrs; Agnes Currie has returned to
her home in the village after having
visited Mr. and Mrs. W. McBride,'
Kitchener, and Mr. and Mrs, G.Hal-1
ley, Galt, for three weeks,
Miss Mary Widcombe returned
hone last week after visiting her
sister, Mrs. A. Pye, in Windsor for'
a fortnight.
Miss Rachel Taylor has returned to
her. home in the village after having
spent the Winter in Toronto, London, 1
Detroit and Varna, I
Messrs. Wm. and Jas. Robinson of
Landon came on Monday to get ready
for the Summer season.
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Terns of De-
troit spent the week -end with the for-
mer's mother, Mrs.. E. Toms,
Mr. and Mrs. Harold, Weston of
Detroit were visitors at the home of
his grandfather, Richard Weston, ov-
er the week -end.
Mr. E. A. Featherston' and. Miss
Doris spent Sunday and Monday with
the former's mother in, Hamilton.
Mrs. G. W. Woods returned to the
village on Friday of last week after
having spent the past three months
with her daughter, Mrs. H. G. E.
Crosby, Bolton Landing, N.Y.
Mrs. R. J. Howard and Miss Muriel
Howard, R.N., of Smith's Fails, mot-
wed to the village on. Thursday of
last week and are visiting with Mr.!
and Mrs. J. E. Howard and other re -f
latives in the village.
At the third meeting of the Rate-
payers of the Village, held on Wed-
nesday evening of. last week in the
Public School for the purpose of el-
ecting a Trustee, Mr. Lloyd Makins
!was elected by acclamation. Ques-
tion: Will the government of the Ba.y-i
;field Public School go on now as be-
fore? If Mr. Makins resigns them
the other Trusteee are going to re-
, sign too. And then the Department
of Education will stop in and manage
affairs. Then, parents, • you'll • have
no redress if little Johnny or Jennie
get .expelled from schen] or de not,
lin your estimation receive fair play..
The: Department of Education won't,
PORTER'S HILL
On Wednesday .about thirty neigh-
bours gathered at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Allen Betties to celebrate
with them the 20th anniversary of
their wedding day. Mr. and Mrs.
Betties were completely taken by
surprise, but as usual were equal to
the occasion, and in short order all
were enjoying progressive five hun-
dred. The evening slipped merrily
Iby. Jean Johnston was high lady,
Grant Stirling high gent. Mrs. Bert
Harris and Doug. Stirling received
consolation prizes. After lunch, R. J.
'Stirling acting as spokesman, expres-
sed the wish of those present, wish-
ing Mr. and Mrs. Betties many more
happy anniversaries.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lockhart, whose
anniversary fell on the same date, but
who had travelled a little • further
down life's highway, were also very
kindly remenybered.
On Thursday evening, about 65
friends and neighbours of Mr. and
Mrs. Wilmer Harrison gathered at
their home to spend a social evening
with them and welcome Mrs. Harri-
son to our community and church.
During the evening Mr. and Mrs.
Harrison were asked to come for-
ward. A nicely worded address was
rend by H. 0. Cox and a lovely bed-
room table, a gift from the congre-
gation of Grace church, was present-
ed by Reid Torrance. Wilmer replied
very fittingly, thanking those pre-
sent for their gift,, also expressing
his willingness to help at any time
in the advancement for good in church
or community: Rev. R. M. Gale also
made a few appropriate remarks, af-
ter which he and Miss Gale gave some
splendid musical numbers. Lunch was
served. This brought a very pleasant
evening to a close.
On Friday evening the'. Y. P. U.
were entertained at the home of Miss
Elva Elliott. Miss Phyllis Elliott
gave the topic. Argyle Lockhart
read the Scripture lesson. Rev. R.
M. Gale gave a short talk, afterwards
closing with a hymn and prayer. The
remainder of the evening was spent
in games and music. Mrs. Elliott
served a splendid ltmch. This week's
meeting will be in the church base-
ment on Friday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Taylor and four
daughters, Grand Bend, visited Mr.
and Mrs, Wilmer Harrison on Su n -
day.
STANLEY
Mrs. Frank Hobson of St. Thomas
visited over the week -end with her
sister, Mrs. Thomas Snowden, of the
•Blue Water highway.
Mr, Alfred Westlake has disposed
of his farm on the town line to Mr,
Lawrence Reiger,
Mr. William Duncalf of St. Thomas
spent the week -enol with 11Ir. Harold
Penhale,
Mr; and Mrs. Wm. Scotchmer spent
Sunday with the latter's mother, Mrs.
Weeks, of 'Clinton.
Mr. and Mrs. Thos. B. Baird at-
tended the funeral of the late Mr.
Jas. McKenzie at Port Albert on Sat-
urday of last week.
Miss Charlotte Johnson, who has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. Thos.
Campbell, for the last few months,
left to visit her sister; Mrs. R.
Woods of St. Helens.
Mr, and Mrs. Lorne Woods and
Mrs. Robinson Woods of St. Helens
visited on Sunday with Mrs. T. B.
Campbell.
Miss Anna Scotchmer returned
home on Sunday after spending a
week with her sister, Mrs. Jas. Black
of Seaforth.
be so interested in the welfare and
education of the individual child as
the local board of Trustees. Then,
too, taxpayers, the Department will
authorize the aurchase of a great deal
more new equipment, It might even
build a new school. Then see your
taxes go up -and grind your teeth in
silence because it was your indiffer-
ence did it, if it comes to happen!
But in this matter we hope that we
have been crossing bridges before we
came to them and that • Mr. Makins
will rise to the occasion and act as
Trustee for the good. of the village
in the interests of local education.
Miss Jeanne Dunn spent the week-
end with Miss Mabel Talbot of. Kip -
pen.
TAX RATE STRUCK AT 40 MILS
(Continued from page 1)
woulcl be put to a good use in the
construction of permanent roads and
part would probably go to aid the
cemetery committee in their work.
He explained that additional ,expendi-
tures in arranging for the new course
at the Collegiate Institute were in
part responsible for the slightly
higher rate than had originally been
forecast, but that a three mill reduc-
tion was quite in order.
Speaking on the street situation
Reeve Livermore said that he would
be in favour of issuing debentures
for a certain amount to be spread ov-
er a period of years to take care of
improvements. In this way part of
the burden of building permanent
streets would be passed on to the
rising generation.
Building permits were granted to
W. S. R. Holmes for erection of a
garage, to Chas. Elliott for building
addition and remodelling building for
dairy purposes, and to Jack Murch
for erection of a dairy building.
After the reading of the financial
report for the month some discus-
sion took place on the relief situa-
tion. Last month $173.21 was spent
for relief which was considered good
by the acting mayor who stated that
according to the Relief Inspector,
Clinton's relief bill was among the
lowest for places of a similar size
in the county. It was moved by Mc -
Goan, seconded by Trewartha, that
no further meals to transients be
given ,and relief to local residents
would be cut off except in cases of
extreme need. This to ,be left in
the hands of the relief committee.
The Women's Institute asked per-
mission to clean up and beautify the
Mary •'street park. This was one
question on which a quick decision
could be made without a dissenting
vote, and it was left in the hands of
the Park committee to meet repre-
sentatives. of the Institute and ex-
press the approval of council.
After attending . to a few more
matters of a routine nature the
meeting adjourned.
Street
Pay sheet $50.88
H. Emmerson, tile 37.50
R. Gree, work 12.75
Street Lighting
P.U.G., lighting streets 216.08
P.U.C., lighting town hall. 9.32
P.U.C., light. stook yards 1.00
P.U.C., lighting rest room 1.00
P.U.C., water, rest loom1.69
P.U.G., water, town hall 4.70
P.U.C., rent, rest room,
6 months 30.00
Mrs. Tideswell,
Care of rest room 2.00
G. T. Jenkins, plank ...,2.00
W. T. Hawkins, supplies . • 3.40
W. J. Miller & Son, coal46.34
Sutter -Perdue, supplies . 10.00
R. Cree, work '7.00
Hydrant Rental
P.U.C., rent of hydrants,
3 months . 628.65
Cemetery
M. McEwan, salary 50.00
Park
R. Cree, work 15.00
Salaries
A. E. Frcmlin, salary .. 65.00
A. W. Groves, salary .. 50.00
R. E. Manning, salary 58.33
N. W. Miller, writing Col-
lector's roll . 10.00
Dry Earth Closet
A. Fulford, salary 60.00
Insurance
Guardian Ins. Co., insur-
ance on town hall 19.40
Waterloo Ins. Co., insur-
ance on tool house 12.00
Relief
W. M. Aiken, relief, Mar.
Co. of Huron, Hospital In-
digents
General Municipal Expense
E. C. Vance & Co., dog tags 6.83
Bell' Tel. Co., rent, acct6.45
Miss Walkinshaw, typing 3-.85
RECEIPTS
Market scales . 13.40
16.10
23.00
30.00
173.21
53.35
Stock scales
Hall rent .
Licenses
Cemetery-
.Care
emetery- - 00
Care .in perpetuity
Work .. .......... ..,.. 31.00
OBITUARIES
Marguerite Barton Snell
The funeral service for Marguerite
Barton Snell, whose tragic death oc-
curred on Friday, was held from the
home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Ephraim Snell, Hellett, on Sunday af-
ternoon and was conducted by Rev. K.
McGoun, rector of St. Paul's Church,
Clinton.
The sympathy of the community to
the bereaved parents was evidenced
by the banks of flowers which were
carried by fellow pupils of the little
girl. Two of her school chums, Bettie
Brunsdol dad Shirley Robson sang
"Slumber Song", a ntmtber she had
sungwith them at school, and fellow
pupils acted as Pallbearers. They
were Joyce Fairservice, Jean Cooper,
Eva Kennedy, Helen Radford.
Immediate relatives and a large
number of neighbours in the commun-
ity were present. Those who attend-
ed from a distance were Mrs. James
Snell and Miss Mary Snell, Ilamilton;
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Snell, Toronto; Mrs.
Kunkel, Niagara Falls and: Mr. and
Mrs. William Snell and Miss. Leona,
London.
William T. Johnston
On walking Saturday last, in. Lon-
don, William T. Johnston; when cros-
sing the railroad track, was struck
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FARMERS NEEDING MONEY
to finance the costs of plant-
ing -money for wages of
workers, for seed, equipment,
fertilizers, etc. -will find at
the Bank of Montreal a
ready and willing response
to applications for loans.
Borrowing to make a
harvest is a constructive use
of credit, approved by
sound banking. Our branch
managers in all agricultural
parts of the Dominion are
familiar with farmers' require-
ments and market conditions.
You are invited to talk
with the manager of our
nearest branch regarding
your need for borrowing
to prepare for a profitable
harvest.
BANK OF MONTREAL
ESTABLISHED 1817
"a bank where small accounts are welcome"
MODERN, EXPERIENCED BANKING SERVICE . „the Outcome of
120 Years' Successful operation
Clinton Branch: H. M. MONTEITH, Manager
Londesborough (Sub -Agency): Open Monday and Thursday
it
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and
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MR. 'J. E. McKINLEY OF ZURICH says he finds SHUR GAIN
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WHEN YOUR CHICKENS ARE READY TO CHANGE FROM
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If you are out of grains use SHUR GAIN
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For Sale by your Local Feed Dealer.
Clinton Feed Mill
•
Nowsommumosommmmil
and instantly killedby an oncoming
train. The deceased was the oldest
son of Mr. and Mrs. Archibald John-
ston, pioneers of Ashfield township.
He taught school for a number of
years and farmed in both Ashfield
and Wawanosh. About ten years ago
he retired and has lived in London
ever since.
The funeral took place from the
home of his brother, Frank Johnston,
Ashfield, on Monday, and interment
was made in Lucnkow cemetery. It
was largely attended by old pupils,
neighbors Hand fritlnds. The floral
tributes were numerous and beauti-
ful.
Mr. Johnston is survived by his
widow, two daughters, Miss Effie,
Loddon; Mrs. Paul Steckler, Detroit;
and one son, A. 0. Johnston, drug-
gist, Windsor. Three brothers also
survive, Archibald and Frank, Ash-
field, and Fred W. Johnston, Clinton.
Mrs. David Todd
Mrs. David Todd, formerly Grace
McDonald, died at the home. of her
daughter, Mrs. R. A. Miller, Regina
on .Thursday, March 17th, after a
brief illness. Mrs. Todd was born
near St. Helens eighty-eight years
ago. Her husband predeceased her
M 1910, and nine years later she went
west to live with her daughter at
Rosetown, Sask.,. where interment
was made the following : Tuesday.
Mrs Todd was an aunt of David and
Frank Todd_ of St. Helens.'
Mrs.• Janes McConnell
Mary Jane Finieon, widow of the
late Jas. McConnell, passed away et
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Geo.
Hanlon, Lloydtown, Ont., on Friday,
March 25th. Her charity and loving
fortunate than herself.
She leaves to mourn her loss, Mary,
of New York; John and Frank, of
Lac Ste. Anne, Alta.; Vincent and
Kenneth of Peace River, Alta.; Ray-
mend, of Londesboro; Arma, Manila,
Philippine Isles and Kathleen of
Lloydtown, three grandchildren, two
sisters, Mrs. Kocher, and Mrs. Gilles-
pie, of Buffalo, two brothers, Martin
of Detroit, and Patrick of Colorado.
COUNTY. NiH WG -
EGGS AS IS EGGS
Roy Snazel is quite proud of the
manner in which his hens started out
with their egg -laying this week. Roy
has a flock of white Leghorns, and on
Monday among the eggs he found one
weighing three ounces and measuring
715 inches by 6 inches. On Tuesday
the hens wort one better, for Roy
gathered in an egg: weighing four
ounces and measuring 81/4 inches by
614, inches. Roy doesn't know what
to expect if the competition keeps up.
-Signal-Star.
ASPARAGUS PLANTS CUT
BY LEAMINGTON GARDENER
CHATHAM, April 2.-H. S. Scott,
Dominion fruit and vegetable inspec-
tor, reported today that Howard Ellis,'
Leamington truck' gardener, came
close to setting an early record on,'
Thursday when he cut asparagus on'
his farm.
Mr. Scott said the quantity of as-
paragus cut was not large, and only -
sufficient for family use. There were '
indications that with the return of
warm weather commercial quantities
will be available soon.
WIN HIGH HON,QRS AT
DAIRY SCHOOL.
Harold Cummings, son of Mr. and
solicitude of the welfare of others Mrs. John Cummings, Seaforth, who
was rewarded by her Divine Saviour has been attending the O.A.C. Dairy '
corning to her in Holy Viaticum. She School at Guelph, graduated on Thurs-
was only confined to her bed one day day with high honors. He stood ninth
and was conscious until a few hours in a" class of seventy-five.
before her soul went to reap the re -I In addition to his standing in the
ward of a long life spentin`her duty class, Mr. Cummings won first prize
to God .and her neighbors' as seen of $5 for butter manufacture,; third
through the eyes of faith. Although of $2 for market milk and cream sep
not blessed with an abundance of orators, and stood first in market
this world's goods she was• ever shar- milk butter and cheese manufacture.
ing her meager portion with thole -less -Seaforth Expositor.