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The Clinton News Record, 1938-12-15, Page 1frhe News -Record Est. 1878 nowsmoomms.oraspom.m. ws.:octlocor With Which is Incorporated The Clinton New Era The New Era Est. Isar NO. 5914. -59TH YEAR CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1938 Only 8 More Buying Days Before Christmas Our Stock of the most useful and most durable geode is now ready for your inspection. We are justly proud of our stock of WATCHES. Newest styles, and the movements are of a proven and reliable make and • absolutely guaranteed. DIAMOND RINGS. reasonably priced. perfeet stories. See these •a They are an appropriate gift. We sell •the i31IDAL, WREATH, and all Bridal Wreath Rings are insured to you free of charge when sold for $25.00 or more. In addition to the above we have a large atock of SILVERWARE, CLOCKS., Mantle & bedroom; CHINA, fancy & Dinner Sets. Ladies and Gents Toilet Sets. SEE OUR WINDOW DISPLAY Large stock of signet rings in newest designs, •leave you order at epee and haVe initials or crest engraved, 'free of charge. Ask about our special payment plan. For an evening appointment phone 174J W. H. HELLYAR Jeweler 'and- Optpmetrist• •Residence Phone 170 Say It With Something Sensible Gifts of wearing apparel are Always Appreciated. Beautiful Gifts Boxes given Free with every Purchase of Silk Hosiery in 75c and $1,00 lines. For The Home MAY WE SUGGEST Bedding, Linens, Scotch Tartan Couch Throws, China, • Towelling, Floor. Mats, • Cushions, Lace Cloths. 011111.0.10.40.01•././...1 Cotne in and look over a table of specials for quick selling at 39c Many of the articles -formerly priced at 75c and $1.00. • I " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SI1OPPE " 1 I sm.. HF Christmas Here is your opportunity REE Turkeys Turkeys to , get at the main item for your. Christmas Dinner. With every purchase of $35,00 or over made in our store from now un- • • til Christmas we will give you a Turkey absolutely; free. •Several members of one home whose pur- chases total $35.00 or over will be eligible to receive • a turkey so remember this when you come out to do your shopping for gifts this Christmas.• - Watch Our. Window The articles you buy from our Jewellery Store will endure, We offer you better service and quality but dent delay, come early and have your gifts held over for your convenience. We invite you to come and see oar stock of Watches, Waldermar • Chains and Knives. Ronson and Evans Lighters, Sm.crkers Stands, Military Brush Sets, Toilet Seth, Musical Powder Boxes, Wall Brackets, Electric Shavers Toasters and many other Wens too numerous to mention inclUding Silverware, Cups and Saucers, • Clocks and Table Mirror, We also have a nice selection of Lockets, Bracelets and Com- pacts in the latest' styles and shapes. Watch Straps of all kinds. Our rings are of best quality and we engrave all signet rings free of charge if desired. Full insuranee on Bluebird Diamonds from $15.00 up M cover loss or damage. • Also a complete line of Cigars, Cigarettes, Tobaccos, Pouches, Cigarette Cages and Bill Folds all done up in attractive Christmas • Wrappings and Gift Boxes. .. . . ik , Open Every Night "Counter's for Finer Jewellery for over Half a Century in Hawn County" THE HOME PAPER Collegiate Students Present Annual Commencement On Thursday and Friday evenings of last week the students of the Clin- ton Collegiate held their annual Com- mencement Exercises in the Colleg- iate Auditorium. Those taking part in the Program are to be congratulated for the Wen - did program which was varied and teresting. On Thursday evening Dr. J. W. Shaw presented the medals and shields to the winners of the athletic events at the annual Field Day. • The champions were: Senior boy, It. Ald- winkle; senior girl, K. Cuninghame; Intermediate boy, A. Shaddick; In- ermediate girl,, B Vicketta junior' boy, R. Monteith; junior girl, M. Tay- lor; juvenile hay, L. Fulford; H.A. A:Aa. (Huron, ;County), isenior girli K. Cuninghame; target practice, Rifle cup and Strathco.na medal, R. Ald- winkle. On Friday evening Mr. F. Vineland on behalf of the Board of Education, presented the graduation diplomas and proficiency prizes. In address- ing the students, Mr. Fingland re- minded them to "keep their feet on the ground and their minds clean" Those receiving graduation dial°. rnas were: Robert Aldwinkle, Charles Cudmore, Harry Collins, Jean Cam- eron, Clete Ellis, Dorothy Deitz, El- len Fremlin, Allen Gasche, Rhoda Govier, Margaret Heard, Gertrude Holmes, Helen Lavis, France* Mor- rison, Gordon Monteith, Katherine McDonald, Margaret Sperling, Cora Streets, Mae Smith, Isabel Robinson, Mary Thompson, Barbara Thompson, Benson Sutter, Theda Watscm. The Proficiency prizes were awarded as follows: The Charles McKinnon Trophy for character, leadership, scholarship and athletics, Faye Lind- say and Robert Biggart; Upper School English and History, Lloyd Carter; Upper School Languages, Lloyd Carter; Upper School Science, Beryl Carter; Upper School 1VIathe- macs, Kathleen Cosens, Form IV, Mary Thompson; Form 111, Fraser Thompson; Form II, Bill Counter; Form I, Phyllis Manning; Public Speaking: senior girls, Willa Jervis; junior girls, Phyllis Manning; junior boys, Melvin Brunsdon; Essay com- petition, Aline Trewartha and Theda Watson. Those taking part in "Noel" from Form I were, R. Carter, .T. Fairser- vice, B. Falconer, E. Ford, R. Har- ris, S. Head, B. Miller, J Morgan, M, Rozell, A. Scott, J. Tasker, M. Taylor, D. Vanderburgh, C. _Arnold, L. Butler, B. Cartier, K. Jenks, T. Steep, The "Gym" team were R. .Ald- winkle, C. Arnold, G. Bisback, L. But- ler, G., Clayton, J. Clegg, H. Collins, G. Vaentlin, W. Heady, W. Ham, E. Bunking, IC, jenks, L Jervis, P. Lawson, D, McKenzie, T. Steep, X. Tyndall. Dance, "Chamarita", (Portuguese), P. Aiken, K. Cuninghame, R. Govier, M. Heard, R. Hilborne, II. McKenzie, K. Middleton, L. Plumsteel, M. Plum - steel, B. Thompson. Girls "Gym" Table, second form girls, L. Bell, B. Brandon, A. Cornish, L. Hanley; F. Levis, EaMair, P. Man- ning, H. Miller, Da McIntyre, H. Pic- kett, W. Radford. ' • "Southern Airs", middle and upper school, F, Aiken, K. Cuningharne, P. Elliott, M. Heard, I Hearn, IL Her- man, G. Holmes, W. Jervis, 11. Levis, E. McGottn, H. McKenzie, M. Miller, L. Plumsted, M. Pfumsteel, S. Sutter, T. Watson, A. Aiken, W. Gook, IL Collins, C. Hay, J. Taxis, C. Mittel, B. Sutter, C. Cornish. The orchestra under the direction 6f Mr. Kendall, included Helen Shaw, pianist; H. • Collins, trumpet; J. Laves', claninet; Sparlirig saltea phone; T. Thompson, Phyllis Man- ning end M. Brunsdon, violins. The playlet was a one -act farce, "Id On Parle Francais". The gig of the story is this: Mr. Spriggins, a middle class Eglishman, of a con- ceited turn of mind, decides to let lodgings to summer visitors M Dip - well, the sea coast town in which he lives. He thinks to attract foreign visitors, especially, by putting up sign) "Id Oln Parle Francaia", (French is spoken here). • A Frenchman, an English Major and his ,wife) are his only lodgers, but they • are enough to teach him the foolishness of trying to pass him- self off as a person, who ean, speak French. The cast a characters were: Spriggirts, Gordon Monteith; Mrs. Spriggins, Margaret Middleton, An- gelina, Phyllis Middleton; Anna Maria, the maid, Eileen 1VIcGoun; 1Vaijor Regales Rattan, Fraser Thompson; Mrs. Regulus Rattara Gertrude Holmes; Vidor Dubols, Philip Sperling. The Farmers' 1\larket Wheat 54c. . Barley 42c. • Oats 27e. ' Buckwheat 39e, Cream 23e, 22c. Eggs 28e, 23e, 21c, 17c. • Hogs $8.50. Dies In Sarnia Roy Ball, a ' former resident of Clinton, died very suddertly :at his home in Sarnia on Thursday. Death was attributed to O. -heart conditicin.' Mr. Ball was Well known a commercial photographer. He follow- ed his profession in . Moose Jaw for a number of years and later located in Clinton. A. number of years ago he moved to Sarnia where he had built up a steadily: growing business. • Mr. and, Mrs, J. E. .00k attended the funeral which took place from his residence on Saturday. Engagements Announced Mr, anti Mrs. john, Wiens an- nounce the engagement of -their only daughter, Doris jean to. John M. Leiper, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Leiper, Hullett. The marriage will take place in January. Mn and Mrs. William George Bowden, Oshawa, announce the en- gagement of their daughter, Helen Lenore, to Mr. James Oasts Suther- land, son of Mr. James Arthur Suth- erland and the lath Mrs. Sutherland, TorontorOntario, the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. William. Coats, Goderich, Ontario, the marriage to take place the latter part of Decem- ber. Hockey Meeting Tonight A. meeting of those interested in the Clinton and District Hockey League will be held at the rink to- night. Judging by the number of inquiries received there is every like- lihood that this is going to be a strong league. At the meeting tonight officers will be itkiihinted aad an• rangemonts made for the teams. to go into action as soon as ice is avail- able. Satisfactory arrangements have been made with the rink manager and all details will be fully explained at the meeting tonight. Those who are considering entering the league are asked to have their representatives attend this meeting. Choir Presentation About twenty-five members of St. Paul's Choir held a pat luck supper in the Parish Hall on Monday even- ing. The gathering was in honour of Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Winter, who were married recently. Both Mr. and Mrs. Winter, formerly Miss Josephine Harris, are members of the choir, and their fellow membere gathered to extend their felicitations to the young couple. Colonel H. T. Rance read an address to them and Mrs. C. V. Cooke presented them with a floor lamp and several articles for the kitchen, A jolly tittle was enjoyed by the choir. Drew Chosen Conservative • Leader Col. George A. Drew, never a mem- ber of a Legislature or of Parliament, carried off the Ontario ConserVative leadership on Friday, an easy -winner on the first ballot of the convention. Others seeking the leadership were Hon. Earl Lawson, Wilfred Heighing- ton and Rev. NOTMI1A Rawson. One of the first to congratulate Col. Drew was Hon. Earl Rowe, who reeignell the leadership several months ago after being elected leader at a similar convention in 1936. As a soldier, writer and lawyer the new leader has been an outstanding succitta. He has had considerable experience in local. government, hav- ing served as alderman and mayor of Guelph, his native city. He also acquired considerable judicial and ad- ministrative experience through his service as assistent master and, later master of the Supreme Court of On- tario and as chairman of the Ontario Securities Commission. He is 44 years of age and was boen and educated at Guelph, completing his education at Upper Canada College, the Univer- sity of Toronto and Osgoode Hall. Two .years ago he Was -runner-up to Hon, Earl Reeve at the convention held in Toronto to name, a -successor M Hon, George S. Henry. Later he was named proviricial organizer for the party, but resigned from this post shortly before the 1937 election because of a disagreement with Mr Rowe over the CIO. He ran as an Independent' Conservative candidate at the lea% provincial election but was defeated. Marriage Announced Mr. and Mrs. R. P. McMichael, Clinton, annouuce the marriage of their daughter, Emily Hazel, to Mr. Reginald Charles Clifford, of McKil- lop. The wedding took place quietly early this month. ' • ;Santa Claus Visits • Clinton Santa Claus has been to Clinton. He is now making other calls, but will be back again on Christmas EVe when the boys and girls are supposed to be sleeping. We venture to say there vrill be some who veal try to stay awake, hoping to catch an6ther glimpse of the jovial old 8±. Nicholas. Santa received a royal welcome here. Every kiddie in Clinton and for miles around was out to see him. The town was gaily decorated for the occasion and everyone was in a holi- day mood. • Arriving at the Public School, Santa, was greeted with mutat cere- mony. A special welcome had been planned for him there and he was the centre of attraction in the large parade which circled the main streets of town. The band played stirring music, the firemen and fire truck were out, there were a variety of decorated floats and hundreds of men, women and ehileiren followed the procession. Mutt and Jeff were a feature attraction of the parade. The town's tallest and.shortest men were the characters. Dr. Douglas was leading his prize mutt, and his com- panion and sidekick, who in real life is Ross Forrester, was being led by one of the total's largest dogs. These two provided the comedy. All in all it was the best Christmaie parade the town has ever had. After parading the streets the kiddies were all eagerness to get th the Christmas tree. There Santa dis- tributed over 1000 bags of candy. The kiddies were kept in line by the Girl Guides and Scouts who did a grand Sob of keeping the boys and girls in ordeily lines, Every one received a-fne hag of eandy and there was no pushing or disorder Then the kiddiereceived another treat Two special shows had been arranged for them at the local theatre and at both shows there was not an empty seat. 'While they enjoyed the films their parents visited the stores. Business was fairly good throughout the day and all in all the annual Christmas tree was an unqualified Success. • The town decerations this year are worthy of sp,ecial mention. 'At the present time the town has a distinct holiday appearance. The big tree is now lighted with coloured lights and with rows of lights strung across the streets at various points, together with the store decorations the town is fittingly decorated for the Christ- mas Season. Picot -Mair A very pretty wedding was eol- enuazed on Saturday, December 10th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Maii Goderich township, when their second daughter, Amy Dell was unit- ed in marriage to Walter Lloyd Picot, sort of Mr, and Mrs. Frank Picot, of Goderich township. ' Rev. S. K. McClung of Goderich performed the ceremony in, the pres- ence of about 45 guests. The bride entered the living TOM on the arm of her father,' through an aisle of white streamers, held by her small neice and -nephew, IVIelba. Mair and Keith Glazier, and took her place un- der 'a large bell which hung in the centre of an arch of evergreen and silver bells. She looked beautiful in a dress of wine velvet with touches of gold trimming, and carried bronze chrysanthemums. Miss Lillian Picot and Miss Olive Mair were her attend- ants. They were dressed. in blue satin and carried yellow chrysanthemums. Mr. aim Mair was groomsman. Mrs, A. Betties, aunt of the groom played the wedding march, and during the signing of the register, Miss Ruth Bunt sane "I Love You. Truly". After congratulatioas were received a dainty luncheon was served. The tables were decorated in white and silver with white candles. The bride's cake centreing the bride's table. The Misses Vera Wilkins, Alberta Os- balciestan, Velma Reynolds and Beat- rice Campbell waited on the guests. The bride's going away dress was a hanclAmit wool of royal blue with pink blouse, black eoat with awes - aerie to match. After a motor trip te Eastern points the young couple will reside in Hohnesaille. Tthe popularity of, the bride Was shown by the many beautiful and use- ful gifts which she received. Guests were present from Tomato, New Hamburg, Kitchener, Seaforth arid Goderich. Little Locals Yesterday's high wind played havoc with a number of the smaller treee being used for Christmas decorations along main street. A very successful concert was held Id the Baptist church on Monday evening. Local talent supplied the program, assisted by artists front Goderich and Brueefieid. • The radio inspector is riot a. very popular man with nine Clinton resi- dents, This week they were compelled to part with some of their Christmas money for not having a radio license. Mr. J. C. Shearer addressed a meet- ing of farmers interested in the T. B. 'restricted aren plan in Perth County on Tuesday. He was assist- ing' Mr, E IE. White, agricultural representative for Perth. Drilling got under way again yes- terday afternoon out at the oil well. The drillers have had a lot of grief lately. First it was a broken walk- ing beam, then a drill was lost in the hole, but everything' is working smoothly once more. The Interdenominational Bible class -will hold it regular meeting in the Anglican church Parish Hall at four o'clock on Sunday. Mr. C. G. Middle- ton will be the guest speaker. A large attendance of the men and boys of the town clad country will be appreciated. crime does not pay. One week after the Bonthron & Drysdale store at Hensell was robbed, Alfred Pent. land, Windsor, was taken to Goderich by Provincial °filter McCoy and charged with perpetrating the crime. Loot valued at $175 was found in his car. He will appear before Magistrate IVrakins today. 1 50th Wedding Anniversary of ptanley Township Residents Mondays this month have had e pecial significance for Mr. Henry Diehl of Stanley township'. Two im- portant event in his life have been marked this month, each falling ou Monday, with only a week interven- ing. Monday, December 6th was his 78th birthday, and Monday, December 12th his golden wedding anniversary. The latter event was fittingly ob- served at his comfortable home in Stanley township. He was born on the homestead where he now resides and received his education at Baird's school. Mrs. Diehl, formerly Margaret Jean Foster, was born at Varna. It was lit the home of her parents that the young couple were united ill marriage on December 12th, 1888 by the Rev. J. W. Hodgins, at that time rector of the Bayfield Anglican church. Fol. lowing their marriage they moved to the Diehl homestead and it was theta that their family was Mira They have two daughters, ld-re. Maur- ice Durham, who now lives near Sea - forth; Miss Fannie B. 'at home; and one son, Carl, also, at.home On Monday the annifeesary dinner was served to members of the family and immediate friends --a 29 in all. These included school friends Of both Mr. and Mrs. Diehl. The guests also included. the bridesmaid and groome- nuM who attended them at their Wed- ding, Miss Annie E. Foster, Varna, arid 'Mr. John Snider, of Brucefield, Rev. W. G. Bugler, rector of St,john's church, Varna, presidedas toastmast- er and also read an address while George Beatty, the coldest mern13er of the congregation, presented both Mr. and Mrs. Diehl with a beautiful leatherette book of Prayer arid Hymnal on behalf of 'the members .Of the church. . . Mr. and Mrs. Diehl received from three M five o'clock in the afternoon and over one hundred called to ex- press their congratulations. They also received numerous messages of congratulations from others who , were unable to call. In the evening' the members of the Stanley Community Club' literally took possession of the home 'when, they celled for a surprise party. Their gift ter the popular couple was an exceptionally fine, silver tea .service. Their, visit was marked with much jollity .and everyone enjoyed the even- ing injoinia.g heartily' in the social time. ' In addition to many lovely and 'use - fad gifts >Ir. ancl Mrs. Diela'received a profusion of flowers from the many friende they have made during their residence in the township, where they are both loved and respected, Both are enjoying good health and are very adive, both isa church and soeial cireles, W. L Will Meet The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Institute will be held, on l'hursday. afternoon, Deceraher- 22nd at 2.30 o'clock in the Board. Room of Agricultural Office. Two interesting feateres of thei program will be a Christmas message - by Rev. Sherman, 'and songs by the primary class of Public Schoofe At large attendance is hoped for. Hostesses for ;the day will be Mrs.. L. Heard, Mrs. A. Cantelene Mrs. Jervis, Mrs. VanHorne, Mi. 3, Mut- holland. • Lodge Officers Instalkd' At a meeting of L.O.L. Mierphr Lodge 710 on Friday everting the fa - lowing officers were installed:a WM., Bro. Henry Siemer/it D.M., Bro. Clifford Cooper Fitu-Sec., Isiro. N. W. Miller Rec.-Sec, Bro. W. Vanderburg- Treas„ Bra. Harry Watkins Chaplain, Bro. Charles Nelsons • let Lect., Bro. Jas. Turner 2nd Lect„ Bro. W. Cook Tyler, Bro. A. D. McCartney • let Com., Bro. N. Livermore 2nd Com., Bro. N. Cole 4th Com„ Bro. Bert Gliddorr 5th Com., Bro. Fred Hardy Auditors, H. M. Hanly and Fredi Healy. On Monday evening, November 25 the Degree Team visited the Seafortit lodge and conferred the Blue an& Royal Arch Degree on four candid- ates. Among the Churches The Salvation Army Sunday 11 ,a.m. Holiness, 7 p:m. "Salvation is of God", ..a 2,30 pan. Sunday School,. St. Paul's Church The annual meeting of the Women's Auxiliary was held on Tuesday after- noon, December 13th. The preside*, Mrs. McGotin presided over the meet - ng. Prayers were offered by Mrs.. McKinnon and Mrs. MeGoun, Mrs. Monteith, secretary, read the minutese of the November meeting, which was held at the home of Mrs. Appleton. arid also an aecoupt of the first meet- ing of the Little Helpers. The annual reports were given; the secretary out- lining the activities of th.e organiza- tions throughout the year. AlthougIz-. the membership' has decreased, the various undertaking's were not dim-• inished. The bale was sent as usual! to St, Paul's School, Cardston, Alta, and the treasurer reported that the offerings daring the year were over - and above the required pledges. Atlas.. Thompson very kindly took the • chair during the election of °Meet's. The executive for the coming year' will be as follows: Hon. Pres., Mrs.. Johnson; Pres., hill. McGctun; lst vice, Mrs. McKinnon; 2nd vice, Mrs. II. B. Combe; Secretary, Mrs. Mon- teith; Treasurer, Miss A. Steepea Living Message Sec„ Mrs. G. Taylor; Superintendent of Juniors, Mrs. Mon- teith; Little Helpers, Mrs. G. Walker, Evelyn Hall; Social Service, Mrs. Mc - Goan, Miss A, Bartliff; Dorcas Com., 11/Trse Appleby, Mrs. Morrison and Mrs, W. Elliott; Educational Sec.,. Evelyn Hall. Mn. R. 0, Thompsorr is conducting the Sunday School by post, wieich 'was started over a year- ago in Huron Deanery by the late• Major Firth of Clinton. Over ens' hundred .children in the °aunty re- ceive Sunday School instruction' ut this manner, • • • Wesley -Willis Chtualr. The services on Sunday will be, conducted by the manateir who wait speak on the follbwhig subjects: Morning: "The Fullness of Vine' Evening: "The Name Wonderful":. - At their regular session 011 SEM* • day last, the "Covenant" Adult Bible - Class, presented their teacher, Mr. Wa J. Tough with a large type, leather- bound hymn book, in recognition or his faithfulness the last two years. Mr. Tough expressed his sincere ,ap- predation in a short address. At the sarne session, the President. took occasiori to express the anprecia- 'tieia of the Class to Mrs. Joan Mc.-- Kinley, and Mr. A. J. Tyndall, who, had been faithful teachers isa tha- years gone by. The class expressed their appreVal by a standing vote. The annual meeting of the Girls, Club was held in the church on Tues- day evening and a pot -luck supper was served at 6.30. The officers for the coming year eve Pres., Mrs - Oakes; Sec., Mrs Will McEwen;' Treas., Mt'. Will Jervis; FlotVer Com- mittee, Miss I. Walkinshaw and Miss. L. Kennedy; Deeoration committee,, 'tit's, Agnew and Miss Ouninghamee Group Leaders, No.. 1, Mre, Finglanda No. 2, Miss O'Neil and Miss Tor- rance; No, '3, Mrs. Miller; No. Miss R. V. Irwin and Mrs. Healy_ The Januar3r meeting will be held ata the home of Mrs. Phiglanda (continued 00 page 41)