The Clinton News Record, 1936-06-11, Page 1The News -Record Est. 1878
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NO, 5483 -57TH YEAR
The Clinton New Era
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CLINTON ONTARIO, .. THURSDAY, JUNE 11TH, 1936
uggestieno for Y(uie V leaning dine.
YOU WILL NEED NEW AND 'CTP -TO -DATE SILVERWARE.
WE RAVE. IT.
. YOUR OLD DINNER SET has 'many broken pieces. We have a
large assortment of New Designs in Dinnerware, open stock. You
buy just the pieces you need now, then 'add more, as time .passes.,,
CLOCKS—to add to your comfort, and to keep your appointments,
New Designs, and Priced to Suit Your Purse. -
ISILVER' POLISH, and: SILVERWARE CLEANING BRUSHES—
to give your silver that clean, polished, appearance it once had.
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HIGHEST PRICE PAID IN CASH FOR OLD GOLD -Change those
gold articles stored away, into good cash.
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Jeweler and Optomiterist.
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FOR THE JUNE BRIDES
SAY IT WITH LINENS
Table. Linens in the .Most At-
tractive Designs imported by us
Direct from the Mills in Ireland.
Special Prices for This,Month on
Cloths 2x2 yds. and 2x21/2 yds.,
$2.95 - $3.50 - $3.95 - $4.50 - $5.95
PIECE GOODS
Dress Linens, Piques and. Sl.ub
Suittings.
Special Prices for Friday & Sat.
NEW AWNINGS for Porch
Curtains, Width 31" as well as
the 18" width for Chairs.
Colors Green and White :and
Orange and Green .Stripes
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BANK OF MONTREAL
Established 1817
Clinton Branch: H. M. MONTEITH, Manager
Londesborough (Sub -Agency): Open Monday and Thursday,
Conservative Convention
Friday ..
The Liberal -Conservatives of South
Huron will meet in' convention in
Hensall 'on Friday evening at eight
o'clock. The chief speaker of, the
evening will be Mr. Cecil Frost of
Lindsay, first -vice president of the
provincial association. The executive
will meet prior to the•hour for the
convention.
Improving The Property
An old landmark has been removed
from the property recently acquired
.by the Rev. Mr. Trewin, the oid'Oopp
property, in the removal of the late
Mr. Copp's "shop." This was where
Mr. Copp did the work which he did
at home, and that old shop turned out
some very ' fine and commendable
work, ,But it must be admitted that
the property looks all the better with-
ont it, now that it is not needed,
L.O.B.A. Entertains Sister
Lodges
Tuesday evening the local L.O.B.A.
lodge had as their guests the mem-
bers of Stratford, Seaforth and Gode-
rich lodges. After the formal work
of the lodge a pleasant social time
was spent at cards, and later the
hostesses served refreshments.. "
The Markets
Wheat, 67c.
Oats, 28c to 20e.
Bailey, 43c,'
Buckwheat, 40c.
Eggs, 13c to 18c.
Butter, 20c.
Live Flogs, $8.25..
Engagements Announced
Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Williams
of Goderich township announce the
engagement of their second daughter,
Annie Eleanor, to Mr. Robert J. Jer-
vis son of Mrs. Jervt,iC
Clinton and
the late,Joseph Jervis, the wedding to
take place this month.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Hall, Lon-
desboro, Ont., announce the engage-
ment
nga ement
of their only daughter, Mary
Elizabeth, to Mr. S. Ian Smith, young-
est son of the Rev. John Archibald
Smith of Glasgow, Scotland, late of
the Church of Scotland Mission, Blan-
tyre, Nyasaland, B.C., Africa. The.
marriage will take place in June m
Toronto,
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Potter announce
the engagement of their eldest daugh-
ter, Norma Frances Mae, to Mr. Ed-
ward Norval Grigg, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Reuben Grigg, Goderieh Town-
ship, the wedding to take place quiet-
ly in June. 4
Changes In Pastoral
Charges
Ontario street church, Clinton, hili
have a change of pastorate at the
beginning of July, Rev, Mr. Burton
of Windsor coming to Clinton and
M. F. G. Farrill going to Windsor.
Mr. and Mrs. FarriII and their
young fancily haw.made many
friends in Clinton and vicinity and
will be much missed, not only by the
church with which they were so
closely connected but by the whole
community.
Rev. H. G. Bundy, who was placed
elsewhere in the 'first draft of min-
isters in the London Conference, re-
turns to Varna, where he has been
for some years.
Rev. Dr. Hogg, who has been in
Strathroy since leaving Clinton five
years ago, has gone to Drinnbo.
Rev. C. J. Moorhouse, a foruter
pastor of Ontario street church, Clin-
ton, who has been at Brussels, has
superannuated.
Taking Over Agency Here
Mr. Leonard Mclinight is taking
over the agency of the Metropolitan
Life Insurance Company which has
been handled by MT. Sid, Thompson
of town for same time, It is hoped
that this will itean that he will re-
inain in town, where he has been set-
tled for some time.
There is a rumor that: Mr. Thomp-
son is going intobusiness here but
this doesn't seem to be a settled
thing' yet. But we hope that both
young couples will continue citizens,
of the town,
W. A. Has Successful
Bazaar
The Wmnens' Association of the
Presbyterian church held their annual'
June bazaar and tea m the churen
basement on Saturday afternoon,
with a good turnout.
The ladies had a fine collection of
articles for sale and most .of these
were disposed of during the after-
noon, when many called to examine,
to select; to purchase and to drink
a cup of tea with a friend or neigh-
bor. At six o'clock a special business
men's supper was served, 'many of
the business men, also women, tak-
ing advantage of the opportunity to
get supper down town on a Saturday
night.
The several booths were looked at -
ter by the following Iadies: The
Country Store, Mrs. E. Ward; Touch
and Take, Mrs. F, Mutch; Novelties,
Mrs. G. D. Roberton; Honie Baking,
Mrs. Neilans; apron and rummage,
Mrs, R. J. Fisher. The Mission Band
looked after the Candy Booth.
,Some More Ancient
Documents
Following our mention a few weeks
agoof some old deeds, etc., which
had been shown us, Mr. F. W. An-
drews brought us m three deeds of
property which changed hands in the
early days hereabouts, •
One of these deedsis dated 1534,
one 1835 and the other 1848, and the
two early ones are signed by T.R. G.
Dunlop, as .registrar. This was the
one and only "Tiger" Dunlop, no
doubt, whose grave is to be kept
perpetually green by the County.
One deed is a conveyance of land
from Mr. P. Vanderbourg to Mr. S.
Vanderbourg. The price paid was
seventy-two pounds, "in lawful money
of Upper Canada."
The 1885 deed was a conveyance
of land from Stephen Vanderbourg to
George Brown, and this was a more
important sale, as it involved the
payment' of three hundred and fifty
pounds. ;
The third deed is a conveyance
from Robert Rutherford George
Montgomery to Isaac Rattenbury, of
144 acres in the Township of Gode-
rich, Lot 24, abutting on the Huron
Road.
All the documents are yellow with
age, which is not to be wondered at,
but all are in a good state of -preser-
vation and the writing on them is quite
plain, that of the newest- one being
the most faded, no doubt the ink hat,
ing something to do with that.
THE HOME PAPE
Lions Club Frolic Last
Thursday
The first "Frolic" put on by the
Clinton Lions Club was staged last
Thursday night, when it turned out
to be a very successful affair.
The weather was a little bit cool
for real enjoyment outside and ne
doubt kept several at home. • But
there was a very good turnout. The
centre of the town, from the post -
office totheHuron road corner, was
roped off, a dancing floor, bandstand
and several. booths, and amusement
places were set up and they were kept
busy most . of the evening, games,
races, •etc., taking place all the time.
The comittee in charge worked ked xd
to make it a success.
The band gave its first open air
concert on this oeeasion, ensuring
good music, - and the evening was
pleasantly, spent.
The proceeds from the affair goes
into the Lions Club -treasury to assist
in the aid of crippled children,
The Doctor's Skill Needed
Across The Pond •
Dr. D. J. Fowler of Guelph, who
has been on the staff of the Ontario
Veterinary College for thepast
thirty-six years, has been again cal-
led to England in the interest of his
profession and will sail from Mon-
treal July 4th.
Last month Dr. Fowler was honor-
ed by the Universite de Montreal
when an honorary doctorate was con-
ferred upon him at the convocation
of that University. It was only last
year that the Doctor, who has always
been intensely interested in Agricul-
ture, was decorated by the Govern-
ment of France, with the insignia and
title of Chavelier de Merlte d' Agri-
cole for work he had done for the ad-
vancement of Agricultural Science.
Dr. Fowler is almost a Clinton Old
Boy and has many friends here-
abouts. lie is a brother of Dr. How-
ard Fowler of town and Mrs. Fow-
ler
owler is also a native of this locality,
having been Miss Izzard before her
marriage.
Old Clinton Boy Wedded
Last Friday
The marriage was solemnized in
St. Margaret's Anglican church, West
Hill, Ont., on Friday evening, June
5th, of Margaret, daughter of • Mr.
anis Mrs. R. M. Richmond of Toronto,
and William James Appleby, only
son of Mrs. Appleby and the late
James Appleby of Clinton.
The officiating clergyman was the
Rev. 3. H. Colclough, rector of St:
Margaret's.
The bridal couple were attended by
81i. and Mrs. Chas. Hall of Toronto.
The bride wore a pretty wedding
frock of light blue pussy -willow silk
crepe, with navy blue .accessories.
Her travelling costume was of beige
and brown. •
Mr. and Mrs. Appleby have been
in Clinton this week, visiting the for-
mer's mother and receiving congratu-
lations from his old friends.
Mr. Appleby has been employed in
the General Post Office, Toronto, for
several years, and the day of the wed-
ding the head of the money order de-
partment in which he is employed
carne along and took him to a room In
the building which bad been decorat-
ed np for the occasion and where one
hundred and fifty of the staff were
assembled. Here he was presented
with a beautiful floor lamp, also a
case of silver flatware and some
pieces of cut glass, accompanied by
flattering addresses and hearty good
wishes.
Willing To Go Certain Price
This story takes us back to the
Gay Ninties, when a dollar was worth
100 cents, when butter was 12c It lb.
and eggs 5c to 10c a dozen in the stun -
mer and.eost too much toeat in the
winter. Taxes were 'a minor thing
and a dollar was a full day's pay for
a strapping, strong laborer.
A strong young man in blue over -
ails, who thought it was time to take
untohimself a wife, abort this, time
called at J. B. Rumball's jewellery
store in Clinton. Mr. Rumball,late hus-
band of Mts. Rumball of town, who
conducted a stare where the Bell
Telephone Company is .now . situated.
He asked to see Mr. Rumball's dia-
mond rings, and was shown a tray of
sparkling ones. Mr. Rumball went
on toquote the prices,"This one," he
said, "is $20, this $30, 840,$50, $60,
$75, pointing ,nut the different ones.
The young man was very deliberate in
his examination of the different rings
hut ,said nothing, At last Mr. Rum -
ball, thinking none of his collection
was good enough for the young man,
said: "If you would care to have a
more expensive one, I could send a-
way and get you one at any price that
you wish."
The young man then in a slow, de-
liberate voice, said: "Well, - I would
not mind going a dollar and a half,"
Bridegroom Honored
The Dramatic Society of Ontario
street church, in view of his ap-
proaching marriage, last week pre-
sented Mr. Leslie Pearson, who has
been a valued member of the Society,
with three handsome pictures for the
new home he is establishing.
This young couple, it would appear,
has a large circle of friends, and they
have contributed many very hand-
some gifts towardthe furnishing of
their home.
Two Young Men Ordained
b
Edward C. Rorke, younger son of
Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Rorke of town,
was ordained a deacon at a special
service h e 1 d in Grace Anglican
church, Brantford, on Sunday last.
Mr. Rorke has been appointed assis-
tant in a church in London for a year
and takes up his new duties after a
holiday during July.
Mr. Harold Snell of Londesboro
was' ordained to the ministry of the
United Church on Sunday at the
Metropolitan church, London,
Both the above young nien are
graduates of Clinton Collegiate.
COLLEGIATE STAFF
RE-ENGAGED
The Collegiate Board inet Monday
evening, when replies from all Meth -
bus of the staff, were received, ac-
cepting contract for • coming year.
So the staff remains the same as this
term, except that the vacancy caused
by Miss Brydone's resignation will
be filled by Miss Helen Manning.
The board is considering having
vocal music taught next term, ar-
rangements not being complete.
Accounts up to $31.54 were passed,
arrangements were rade for the re-
pairing of the ceiling of the assem-
bly room and the matter of the pur-
chase of a power mower, itt conjunc-
tion with the town council, was lett
with the committee already appointed
to handle it.
Conservatives Are Organ-
ized And Ready
The following officers were ap-
pointed by 'the local Conservative
Association:
President: G. H. Elliott.
Hon. Past -President: C. W. Draper.
Vice: W. E. Perdue.
See: Treasurer: J. A. Sutter.
Ward Chairmen:
St. Andrews: W. J. Miller; St.
James, J.13. Cox;. St. John's, Thomas
Churchill; St. George's, Major A.
Firth.
Riding Executive Members: C. W.
Draper, Major F jrth, G. H. Elliott.
Savage-Bezeau Wedding
A pretty wedding was solemnized
in the Salvation Army Citadel, Lon-
don, when Major R. -Ramer united
in marriage Verde May, eldest daugh-
ter of Mrs, A. Bezeau and the late
Mr. R. Bezeau, formerly of Clinton,
to William Scott, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Savage, Toronto.
After the ceremony, a reception
was held in the Junior Hall, which
was daintily decorated in pink and
white. Later, Mr. and Mrs. Savage
left for Detroit where they will spend
a • short honeymoon: They will reside
In Toronto.
Among The Churches
Ontario Street United Church
The Girls' Club will meet at the
hone of Mrs. C. S. Hawke this,
Thursday, evening at eight o'clock.
Baptist Church
Rev. E. M, Loney, B.Th., bible tea-
cher, will teach you to understand the
"Book' of Revelation" in two weeks
time. Meetings commencing Sun-
day, June 14th, at 7.00 and week
nights at 7.30.
Read the book in advance and
bring your bible to the services. All
are welcome:
Wesley -Willis United' Church
Flower Sunday and Children's Day
will be observed on Sunday:' The
minister's morning - sermon subject
will be: "God's .Use of Little Things."
The sermon -will be especially for
childrenand there will be a childrens'
choir, and an infants' baptismal ser-
vice.
Evening theme: "What Manner of
Child Shall This Be?"
Presbyterian Church
Divine worship at the usual hour
Sunday morning' next. Rev. C. E.
Dougan, who has been attending the
General Assembly at Hamilton, is
expected to take charge...
The tnenibers of the Women's Mis-
sionary Society are requested to at-
tend a sectional meeting to be held in
Knox Presbyterian church, Bayfield,
Wednesday, June 17th, at 2.30 p.m.
This meeting is arranged for Gode-
rich, Bayfield, and Clinton auxiliaries
to hear the report of the Provincial
meeting held in Ottawa in April,.'
That Untidy Glass
It seems a pity that the finances'
of the town will not allow of ' the
clearing of the streets of grass, after
it is -cut. The hay 'by the •sides of
all side .streets, which was very
rank' and. plentiful, has been cut but
it is just, left as it fell, on the side-
walks and along the sides of them.
And we can think of nothing which
gives the streets a ,more untidy and
unkempt appearance. No doubt the
street committee would say, "cannot
afford it," but the council should go
into committee of the whole andde-
vise
once means 'o finishing upthe
s f g
clearing of the side streets of grass.
Celebrate Wedding
Anniversary
Sunday last, June 7th, was the
thirty-fifth wedding anniversary of
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hellyar, two
well-known and esteemed residents of
town. They observed the event very
quietly, not even having `'a party' to
mark it. But their children are at
away, with the exception of the
youngest son, Fred, and it was impos-
sible to have them hone at this time
as three are teachers. The day was
of special interest in another way,
as it was the birthday of the bride
as well. It will only be fifteen years
now until their golden wedding; that's
not so long.
Little Locals
That was a great shower we had
yesterday afternoon, and they tell us
that it didn't rain a drop over the
trackss outh.
A number of the members of the
local Odd Fellows lodge will attend
the decoration service at Brucefield on
Sunday afternoon next.
Mr. Kel. Streets of Clinton has
joined the sales staff of the Ken.
Waters Auto Parts, replacing "Dyke"
Waters, who has returned to Toron-
to to accept a position.
•
Rev. M. N. Sullivan, Mrs. Lane,
organist of St. Joseph's church, and
members of the choir were in Blyth
taking part in the ` ceremonies at-
tendant on Rev. Father Phelan's
first mass on Sunday. Father Phelan
is a brother of Mrs. Lane.,
On Friday evening last the local
theatre showed local pictures having
snapped prominent citizens, then and
women, school children and anyone
who came in the way of the camera.
A large house greeted the pictures,
which were excellent ones, and they
roused a great deal of interest.
One of the appointments made by
the Provincial Council of the Church
of England, recently held in Toronto,
was the appointment of Sheriff C. G.
Middleton to the Community Welfare
Council. Mr. Middleton has also been
appointed by the Bishop of Huron on
the Council of Huron College. Thus
is the local church honored.
bit. and Mrs. John Mulholland
r
have moved into town f mn Holmes -
where
h
ville, where they have been living
for some years, and are becoming
settled in the house recently occupied
by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hanly, Huron
cstreet. They were formerly es-
teemed residents of town and their
friends will welcome thele back,
HOLMESYILLE.
Mr. Percy Lowrey of Rodney, a
former school teacher here, visited
with Mrs. Walter on Stnnday.
Mt. and Mrs. W. Potter and Del -
mat spent Sunday at Hyde Park.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lobb visited
tit Russeldale on Saturday.
Miss Helen MacMath of London
has been; spending a few days with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Mac -
Math.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Jervis have mov-
ed to their new home, east of the
village;
Miss Welsh of Stanley township
has 'been visiting her grandparents,
Mt. and Mrs. F. Whitmore,
Mrs. (Rev.) Herbert has not been
as well as her inany friends would
like to see.
Miss Jean Webster spent the week-
end at her home at Seaforth.
The regular meeting of the Y.P.U.
was held on Friday evening and
was in charge of Miss Edna Huller.
After the opening hymn and prayer,
Miss Thelma_ Cud pore read the les-
son, which was commented upon by
Rev. Mr. Herbert, Miss Edna Huller
and Miss Gay Whitmore rendered a
very pleasing duet, after which the
topic for the evening was given by
Miss Ruth Potter. Mr. Herbert and
Billy rendered a very beautiful in
strumental duet, which was much
enjclyed. After the business of the
evening was transacted the meeting
closed with the Mizpah Benediction.
The meeting this Friday evening will
be under the direction of•Mr. Mervyn
Lobb and Mr. SicLeod will be the
guest speaker. •
The monthly meeting of the W. M-
S. and W. A. w as held at the home-
of Miss Elva Proctor, Clinton, oil. '
Tuesday afternoon, a good attendance -
being present. The meeting opened
with the president, Mrs. Walter, in
the chair. .After the hymn, the pre-
sident led in prayer. The Scripture:
lesson, John 6:1-14, was read by Missy •
Delle Findlay. Miss Ma Findlay-
then
indlaythen gave a reading entitled, "The-
Gift of the Loving Heart,' after which
the minutes were read and the roll
called. Miss Charlotte Trewartha..
gave a reading, ".A. aiine Mission",
Tragedy"; Mrs. W. Pickard of Clin-
ton then gave the report of the Pres-
byterial at Sarnia. This was very-
ablygivenwas't
and listened to with:
much enjoyinent. A reading was••
then given by Miss Aline Trewartha,
"The New Mission Field in the-.
North." -A hymn was then sung un&
the meeting.was handed over to Mtn...
Eldrid Yeo, president of the W. A.
when it was decided to hold a quilt-
ing next week at Mrs. Mulholland's...
After, pronouncing the benediction a.
dainty lunch was served, Mrs. Find-•
lay and Miss Elva Proctor acting as
hostesses to about forty guests. Quite•
a number of former members, now
residing in Clinton were present.
which was much appreciated.
• PERSONALS "
Mrs. John Watkins spent the week-
end . with her daughter, Mrs. Jack
Glassford of Chatham.
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Cutts spent.
Sunday with the latter's mother,.
Mrs. Annie Brown, and also visited:
her sisters near Londesboro.
Mr. Reg. Cook has been engaged an
teacher ata school near Broad-
hagen and cotnmences his duties
at the opening of the autumn term.,
Mrs, McCallum of Kingston is with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Wise-
man. Mr. Wiseman, his fri,ends
are sorry to know, is in very poor
health.
Mrs. G. Taylor, Mrs. Appleby, Mrs...
Monteith, Mrs. Schoenhals, Mrs..
McKinnon, Mrs. Sheppard, Mrs.'T.
W. Hawkins and Miss Madeline,,.
1VIrs, Atkinson, Mrs. McGoun, Mrs.
H. Bartiiff and Mrs. C. W. Draper -
attended the meeting cif the Huron:
Deanery W. A. in Exeter on Mon-.
day.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Shepherd and
daughter, Miss Franici.e, of Gilbert
Plains, Man., and Mr. T. R. Shep-
herd, Regina, Sask., have been
here a couple of days this wee",;_
They leave today and expect to
have a re -union of the family at
the home of another brother, Clar-
ence, in Iroquois,
Popular Young Goderich-
Township Couple Wed- •
ded On Saturday;
Grace 'United Church, Goderich
Township, was the scene of a pretty--
wedding
rettywedding on Saturday afternoon, when.
Anna Helen, daughter of Mr. • and
Mra. FI. C. Cox, was united in mar-
riage to Robert Leslie Pearson, son:
of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pearson„ all
of
Goderich Township. Rev. R. M..
Gale officiated. The church was,
handsomely decorated for the occas-
ion.
The bride, given in marriage by her
father, wore white point d'esprit ov-
er satin, with -veil of tulle, and carried: '
a bouquet of roses and lillies-of-the-•
valley. Mrs. Verna Harris, sister of
the bride, as matron of honor, was
gowned in pale green silk crepe an&.
carried pink and white carnations.
The bridesmaid, Miss Evelyn_ Cox,.
also carried carnations and wore shelf
pink silk crepe. The groom was at-
tended by Mr. Robert' Hale, of Min-
ton.
Mr. George Pearson, of Wayne,
Mich., brother of the groom, played'
the wedding music and also sang dur-
ing the signing of. the register. The,
ushers were Messrs, Orville Lobb ane&
Ray Cox.
- After the ceremony a reception
was held at the home of the bride's
parents, where a buffet luncheon was
served to about fifty guests. Misses
Bertha Bigham, Kitty Brooks; Islay•
McKinnon and Mrs, Clare 'Kennedy,'.
friends of the bride, assisted in serv-
ing. •
bIt. and Mrs. Pearson left Imme-
diately following the reception oar
a motor trip to, Detroit and Chicago,.
the bride travelling in a green -fleck-
ed linen suit, with white accessories,
On their return they will reside on
the groom's farm, 16th concession,.
Goderich Township.
Ile Deserves Holiday
Not having missed one Township,
Council meeting since he was ap-
pointed in January, 1906, Alex Por-
terfield, clerk of East Wawanosh, by•
unanimous vote, has been granted a•,'
month's vacation, on full pay and he.
and Mrs. Porterfield have left on a.
trip which will take them to thePPa-
cific Coast.