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The Clinton News Record, 1936-09-24, Page 3THURS., SEPT. 24, 1936 THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD PAGE WHAT CLINTOIT WAS DOING IN THE GAY NINETIES t Do You Remember What,.Happened During The Last Decade Of The Old Century? Today Mr. and Mrs. Thos. 0. Coo- ser A. B. Howard, M. Izzard, L. per celebrated the sixty-fourth anni- Johnston,J. Kirke, S. V. •McLaugh- versary of -their marriage. lan, M. McNaughton, L. Middleton, E. As announced in- The News -Record Neill, E. Proctor, A. B. Ross, A, a -short time ago Mr. John Irwin' a Stout, E. Switzer, D. Smith, G. Tor- native of Clinton has beeninstalled ranee, L�•: Turner , L. Worthington. Train, Master on the Grand Trunk Messrs. R. Aiteheson, F. Ainsley R. Railway at Belleville.. . Mr. Irwin,'Baird, W. Baird, D. J. Brintnell, J. son of our highly esteemed towns- Cook, W. H. Downey, M. Graham, IL man, Richard Irwin Esq was born H. McNaughton, S. G. Plummer, W. in Clinton, just over the editor's chair. S. Robertson, A. Thompson. Nearly of The News -Record. (TMs build- all of the foregoing attended Celle - lag belonged to the Irwin family un- giate here, til it was purchased a few years ago On Tuesday evening the • members by the present owner of The News- of the Oddfellows lodge gave a fare- Record, and no doubt the family in well supper at the Clarendon in hon - the early days lived above the store hour of Mr. W. Taylor, Jr., Who is moving to Walkerton. Mr. Taylor is which was conducted on the ground floor which is now the office of this an active member of the lodge, having journal.—Ed.) And this gives us held its most important offices and: even greater pleasure in referring to the progress and success of our for- mer citizen. At this time the province was di- vided into electorial districts for the election of county councillors, a. sys- tem which was tried for a few years and then discarded. For this purpose Goderich township, Hullett and Clin- ton were grouped together, McKillop, Tuckersmith and,Seaforth; Hay Stan- ley and Bayfield; Stephen„'Usborne and Exeter; Ashfield, Colbourn and Goderich; the two Wawanosltes, Blyth and Wingham; Grey, Morris and Brussels and Howiek, Turnberry and Wroxeter. Mushrooms have never been known to be so plentiful as they are this season. ' Bread has taken a drop and now can be had at from 3,hc to 4 cents • per loaf. Dr. J. Cook, who returned to look after his brother, Henry, has return- ed to Goshen, Ind., the patient being now out of danger. ' Last Friday the Clinton Collegiate Institute held their third annual Commencement.... The well -prepay= ed program was carried out to the letter and the whole proceedings prov- ed an unqualified success. (Games Were carried on during the day, fol- lowing by a concert at night.) The clerk was Mr. E. M. McLean, the starter, Mr. W. Jackson, the is certainly not on the sidewalk. A • judges Messrs. D. A. Forrester, J. E, rider from the town east of Seaforth Rands and Dr. Shaw; the scorers, Messrs. J. Houston and J. Scott; while the energetic connnittee was composed of Messrs. H. Foster, J. W. Treleaven, J. W. Irwin and H. Plum- tseel. Umpire, W. P. Spalding, At the conclusion of the several con- tests a teachers' and trustees race was run being won by James Scott and E. M. McLean. • very general regret is expressed at his removal. Mr. Frank Hall, ' N.G., occupied the chair. Mr. Frank Boles -left for Detroit on Saturday to -study dentistry. A quietwedding took place at the residence of the bride's sister, Mrs. W. T. Pridham, Toronto, when Rev, C. W. Gray, M.A., of Gagetown, Mich.' and Miss Nena Cook, (Evan- gelist), daughter of Mrs. Adam Cook, Clinton, were united in marriage by the Rev. J. A. Rankin. The bride was supported by her sister, Miss Maggie Cook, the groom by Mr. Wnr. Struthers. Both parties are members of the Michigan annual conference of the Methodist Church. When The Present Century Was .Young From The News -Record, Sept. 28th • 1911: Mr. D. S. Cluff and Miss Grace spent last week -end in Toronto. Miss Edna Cooper returns to To- ronto this week to enter the Faculty of Education. Field Day in the C. C. I. has been fixed for Friday of next week. Those motor cicyles are all right, although they do make almost as much noise as an auto, but their place From The New Era Sept. 25th, 1896:.1 The Canadian Order of Forresters, Brussels, purchased a Doherty organ. last week for their hall, Mr. R. Andrews returned •from Cleveland last week and will spend some/time at home recuperating af- ter his severe illness. Quite a number of persons gather- ed at the station on Wednesday noon expecting to see the Governor-Gener- al as he passed through to Goderich, but were disappointed, as he did not make an appearance, no formal ad- dress being presented to hint. He had his private car and the party was accompanied by Mr, Fitzhugh, sup- erintendent, and Mr. Ferritor, trains - master of the Stratford division. The following -are' at Clinton Mod- el School: Misses A. Butchart, M. Clegg, F. Chrysler, L. Cunninghane, L. Cummings, B. Cummings, J• Fra - would slip on the sidewalk for the smoother sailing, until a complaint was lodged and he was brought be- fore the local J.P. and was fined a dollar and costs. He threatens to appeal on sundry grounds, but in the meantime he'll keep off the sidewalks —in Clinton. On Monday a branch of the B.Y.P. U. was organized in connection with Clinton Baptist church with the fol- lowing officers: President: Rev. W. W. Wylie. Vice: James Tucker. . Secretary: Miss Wylie. Treasurer: Miss E. Akar. A pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Whit- tingham at high noon when their youngest daughter, Agnes, was uni- ted. to Mr. Frederick Edwin Neil of St.- Thomas. the list of navies of delinquent tax- hardships for this valuable and self, payers and then finding that possibly respecting class of Earn help. What is to be done about it? We suggest that the unemployed be taken into the hones of the lawmakers. We furthur• suggest that the.:unemployed be taken into drug stores and into banks and the milliner shops and cafes or that -they be employed as machin fists or ;artists. Absurd, someone says, "These. occnpatiors” they say, require skilled labour!"' Precisely, but farm labour not to be a nuisance, re- quires to be skilled, as any. farmer will soon tell you.—Exeter Times -Advocate such action might work unnecessary hardship in a few instances. The net result was that the town fathers, af- ter due deliberation decided to have the list of those in arrears placed on the wall of the town clerk's office. This compromise: would' •work • out fairly well and generally serve the. purpose for which it was intended. —Barrie Examiner. TAIL TORN FROM BODY OF" HORSE Its tail torn right from its body in a threshing accident on the farm of John Bowman, three miles north east of Linwood, a heavy draft horse is be- ing treated and is recovering. The animal was standing on the barn floor during threshing operations when it switched its tail. The strands of hair were caught in a pully of the .tliresher. Before -the mishap was noticed and the machinery stopped, the tail had been entangled in the pulley, jerking the tail Completely away and ripping -the the skin partly down the thighs of both. legs. The owner had the horse -treat„ ed in an effort to save his life. It is now reported that the animal is ap- parently reasonably comfortable, and is munching hay in its stall. —Wingham Advance -Times, A COINCIDENCE By a coincidence, on Thursday last, at the very hour when the Packet and Times was going to press with a re-. newal.of suggestion that Canada's at - GROWTH OF GAMBLING; SPIRIT AN "OMINIOUS PHENOMENON" Are the Canadians to become a nation of gamblers? It will be a mar- vel if they do not, if the education of the rising generation in that direct- ion continues on the present growing scale. Scarcely any project can be un- dertaken nowadays ndertaken.nowadays without introduc- ing into it the element of chance in some form or other. At many summer resorts "slot machines afford the chief diversion. A guest at a Muskoka re- sort boasted that she had lost $150 playing the machines in one day.. At fall fairs the comparatively innocent Aunt Sallies and other 'games of skill' have been superseded by long rows of games of chance, formerly banned by Provincial regulatohs. The only "bus- iness" permiited on the main streets Es the sale of tickets on motor cars. One party, selling tickets for 'Oshawa fair, was operating on Mississaga street all day Sunday. Formerly the tractions should be advertised in Great police had orders to tell such visitors Britain, the Hon. Vincent Massey, Canadian High Commissioner, was an- nouncing in an address to the Toronto Canadian Club that an advertising campaign with the slogan "Canada Calling," is to be inaugurated in the old country. Mr. Massey's proposed campaign, however, seems to centre. on foodstuffs. We again suggest that Canada's tourist attractions be em- phasised—and that the Champlain monument the creation of an English artist be among then. To be effect- ive, of course, the advertising will have to be backed by organisation. —Orillia Packet -Times. OH, MY YES Froin The New Era, Sept." 28th, 1911: The Business Mens' Association has arranged for a luncheon on Fri- day evening in the council chamber to which they invite all who are in- terested in the two bylaws to be vot- ed on on Oat. 12th. Messrs. Wm. Taylor, Dean Cour- tice and Douglas Stewart have re- turned to. Toronto to resume their university studies. WHAT OTHER NEWSPAPERS ARE SAYING BUT TURNIPS MUST BE HOED The bumble turnip is coming into it own . At New Hamburg a far- mer got as high as 500 bushels per acre, which at thirty cents a bushel, produced $150.00. Back to the farm will sound more musical and alluring, if such results could become more fre- quent-Goderich Star. FROM ONE SCOT TO ANOTHER Mr. James Robertson, Sparling Street, presented the Expositor Ed- itor with'. a sprig of genuine Scotch Heather this week, fresh from the Old Country. Thank you! Each year cousins of Mr. Roberton's in Scotland, send him a box of Heather from their garden.—Seaforth Expositor. A ROUGH PROBLEM Travel on the Bluewater Highways is expected to set a record this year. If travellers are willing to brave the perils of the Bluewater road which is a serious contender for the worst piece of highway in the province, what would be the result if the road surface was a good one? This little problem should provide a great deal of amuse- ment as a game at parties this win- ter. -Kincardine Reveiw-Reporter. APPLES IMPROVING Apples in Huron county will be about seventy-five per cent, of a nor- mal crop this year, large growers told The Signal. There has been a won- derful improvement in the last month, owing to plentiful rain and warm weather. - The fruit is Large, clean and of good quality. McIntosh Reds, already on the market are bringing $1.35 per bushel whlesale. Blenheims about $1. Snows, Spys, Russets and other winter apples are looking splen- did. There are very few Baldwins, as so many trees were frost killed two winters ago.---Goderich Signal. So there's a fine scheme afoot to have the city and town unemployed sent to, the country, to the farmers, if you please, for the winter months. It is suggested that the farmers in this way will be able to get their work done for boarding the folk sent out to. them. It is blandly suggested the farmer's be paid for this good work. That scheme never has worked. The person sent out insists in his own mind that he is worth a great deal more than his board. In a week or so he is sulking and nets the part of one who is not being rewarded according to his worth, and is likely to soldier. Anyone knows the result. Second the farmer's help lives with the family. Let the city or town man think of this and he'll' see the difficulties! Third, the method proposed is not fair to the present farm labourer, who snakes his living by selling his ser- vices. Many tamers, it willbe found are thinking of discharging the mien whom they expected to keep all winter at reasonable wages, The scheme gives NO BAD BOYS "There are no bad boys; just dif- ferent varieties of good ones," belie- ves Floyd Starr who for twenty years has been caring forboys that every- one else thought bad. "The badness is on top. I must admit that it forms` a pretty thick crust sometimes. But when I dig down to the real boy, I find something clean and sweet and good. Sometimes I fail. But that is because I' have not been able to read that boy."—Rotarian..Magazi•ne. tom' 1'UBLISR1NG DJ•1LINQU.ENTS Barrie town council was apparent- ly anxious to discover "a way out" of its dilemma in threatening to publish to "get out"—and they did. But now, though all these methods of milking the public—for needless to say, it is so arranged that the promoters are far the largest gainers—are against the taw, all the authorities are active about is getting a share of the swag in license. The nails are filled with invitations to all and sundry to con- tribute to various charitable objects and at the same time have the chance of winning a substancial prize—a house, or a motor car, or an electric refrigerator —the prize, of course being the real incentive for - the "gift." Service clubs in certain cit- ies are the chief offenders in this respect, basing their plea on the sympathy for the underprivileged boys and girls oblivious of the fact that in lending their example and sanction to the gambling principle they are doing yotith a greater in- jury than the money they raise and spend can possibly ,do them good. Sweepstakes are a commonplace, and the winners are proclaimed in flaring readlines across the front pages of the sensational press—this though sweepstakes are against the law and efforts to legalise them have so far failed. ' Thus are being sown seeds that will reap a terrible har- vest in the future, in their influence on the character of the people, A re- cent writer, who has made a deep. study of the subject and written. a penetrating work on the develop- ment of gambling in its various forms, declares: "Gambling must be regarded as the most dangerous and ominous phenomenon o f modern times. . Gambling; especially in forms of trade, is ` destrnetive of honesty, of confidence, of honour, without Ivhich the . nation cannot every prospect of working serious long survive.''-0riliia Packet -Tines. NEW FALL AND WINTER PROGR AM SCHEDULE OF CANADIAN RADIO COMMISSION IS AMBI TIOUS ONE INDICATING GREAT EXPENDITURE or EFFORT—LISTENERS APPLAUD RETURN' OF "FORGOTTEN FOOTSTEPS" SERIES Special events as. they. occur throughout -the Dominion, important broadcasts from England and other parts of the Empire, including inter- national exchange of programs with the United States, the continuation of the "Northern Messenger" service and an improvement generally in all regional and national network presentations, are features of the Canadian Radio Commission new fall and winter schedule announced this week, The schedule, which goes into effect, September 27, suggests also that the Commission is more than ever endeavouring to provide entertainment de- finitely Canadian in appeal. While still handicapped by lack of sufficient funds with which to carry out some of the plans made at the time of the formation of the national system, it is felt that the forthcom- ing seasons will mark the greatest advance, both from a program and coverage standpoint, that has been made in broadcasting activities in Canada up to this time. This is e- specially noticeable in British Colum- bia where a powerful 5,000 watt transmitter is being erected and in the Prairie Provinces where a larger appropriation ofmoney is being made available for program production. Ambitious Schedule In many respects the new schedule is an ambitious one indicating great expenditure of effort on the part of the program officials to create enter- tainment to suit the most conflicting tastes of Canadian listeners. It is likewise diversified in scope, there being provision made for: almost ev- ery known type of broadcast. The Commission, in adheringto its policy of displaying a truly Canadian' senti- ment has, moreover, exercised parti- cular tare and originality to ensure that its presentations will not be suggestive of those originating in ether countries. Transmission daily of programs ar- ranged especially for the Commission by the British Broadcasting Corpora- ation is a •highlight of the schedule that should meet with satisfaction everywhere. Hitherto adverse condi- tions, such as time variance and_tech- nical difficulties, have made such a service impossible. The return to the networks of the "Northern Mes- senger" also should meet with appro- val. This is a weekly .broadcast, pre- sented through short and long -wave facilities, and intended primarily for people living in the far north out of touch with civilization. The value of this service has been emphasized re- peatedly by those who receive ,the programs. To Improve All Programs Program directors, at headquarters in Ottawa and elsewhere in the Do- minion, are concentrating on the im- provement of all regional and - na- tional features in an effort to make the Canadian system comparable throughout with those of other coun- • • Carefully selected coke, screened to exactly the right size—that's why Hamco Blower Coke is being endorsed by thousands of householders throughout Ontario. • This all -Canadian blower fuel creates an intense, steady heat -easy to regulate in furnaces equipped with a -forced draught. • Because of its ideal size and superior quality, Hamco Buckwheat coke is recommended by the makers of Spencer Boilers. • Use the best -particularly since it saves you dollars everymonth! Remember ...• coke will heat your home at a lower cost than other hard fuel FUEL IS massamiammi IDEAL FOR BLOWER FURNACES .....E U f'�C HAMVICO COKE sold in Clinton by: } J. B. MUSTARD COAL CO. W. J. MILLER & SON 11111.. tries. While it is generally believed that in some phases of broadcasting, such as the remarkable program ar- ranged last Christmas and such as dramatic and special event presenta- tions, the Commission has scored re- peated triumphs, achnission is made of certain weaknesses and to this end it devoting considerable attention. "Forgotten Footsteps" Again' this season, the Commission invites its national audience to jour- ney back. across the ages along a• pathway of "forgotten footsteps" to heat the 'stories of ether civilizations: Each Sunday night throughout the fall and winter months "Forgotten Footsteps" will be produced from the Commission's Toronto studios, eadh Sunday there will be enacted some story of everyday people of the past whose "valourous deeds or acts of treachery have left their stamp up- on the existing world's complexion, just as the character of humble folk to -day must inevitably colour the fu- ture. Fascinating Stories In a series of broadcasts which brought widespread commendation for the program officials of the Com- mission last year, many -fascinating stories were enacted for the radio lisp tenets of Canada. Stories, inspired by the rare treasures housed in the Royal. Ontario Museum of Archaeol- ogy. came to life on the airwaves and gave new warmth to the loves, trag- edies, and accomplishments of the past The historians have sometimes had to overlook the simple` folk in favour of more glamorous or disrep- utable characters. "Forgotten Foot- steps" immortalizes; the"forgotten men" of other ages. Inspired by the dainty figure on some rare vase, by a picture, a sword, or a bauble, the stories have been shaped into vibrant drama pre- senting flesh and blood people who may have lived ten thousand years ago but who are shown to have had the same essential characteristics that reveal themselves in the human race to -day. "Forgotten Footsteps" again will be offered to the national network audience on Snuday, September 27, at 200 p.m. EST and the series will open with a story of the Aztecs of Mexico, an Indian civilization that flourished for a thousand years be- fore its downfall at the hands of the Spaniards, Special Events Several special event broadcasts, notable for the distinguished and in- teresting people who will participate in them, have been booked _ by the Canadian Radio Commission for Oc- tober. • Mainly they are in line with the Commission's plan of cooperation with public service- institutions and organziations. On October 10 proceedings at a banquet which will mark the centen- ary of famous Victoria College, To- ronto, will be carried on the Com- mission's . coast-to-coast network dur- ing the hour from 9.00 to 10.00 ,p.m. EST. In this broadcast Lord Tweeds- muir, Governor General of Canada will be heard, proposing a toast, to Victoria College, Hon. N. W. Rowell lownr/inhom SPENCER BOILERS A. D.' McCARTNEY will be heard as chairman of the'ban- quet, and there will be other distin- guished speakers. Facilities of the Commission have been placed at the disposal of the Girl Guides' Association for a broad- cast 'on Saturday, October 17, from 830 to 9.00 pan. EST. Outstanding personalities will be heard in this broadcast. A special event of interest to many Canadians everywhere will be the dinner to be given by the Alumni Federation of the University of Tor- onto in honour of Sir William Mattock: in connection with his retirement as Chief Justice of Ontario. Addresses- at this dinner, to be held in Toronto, Friday, October 30, will be broadcast during the hour 9.00 to 10.00 p.m,,.. EST. President Cody of the Univer- sity of Toronto will preside and grad- uates of the university, distinguished in various fields of endeavour, will, be among those paying tribute to On- tario's Grand Old Man. =SNAPSHOT CU1L SHOOTING WITH THE SUN tai IN FRONT "Yes," says Towser humbly, "my master Is: a great fisherman." Outdoor silhouettes like this are made with sun In front, lens shaded, fast shutter speed (at least 1/100 second) and small stop (at least 2.16.) "'�I3IB and again novices forget the + old rule that says that you should have the sun over your shoulder when you take pictures, and suffer the penalty of a sun -struck negative. They see something "pretty" and ex- citedly shoot at it regardless of the fact that Old Sol may be glaring di- rectly into the eye of the camera. It's a good rule not to -forget, but it doesnot mean that pictures can never be with the sun in front of the lens. Indeed, considering the number of sun -in -front pictures that are being hung in salons these days as examples of artistic achievement in photography, it would seem as if the rule is being broken oftener than it is observed. But, before you try for such pic- tures deliberately, be sure you have acquired good judgment in the use of stop openings and shutter speeds, because light and shadow conditions with the sun in front are decidedly different from those when the sun is behind you. In all such pictures it is absolute- ly essential that the camera lens be shielded from the direct rays of the sun, else "lens flare" on the negative is sure to result, This can be done with a hat or other object or by jockeying around for a position in which a tree or other lofty screen places the sun in eclipse. Or you may add a lens hood to your camera ac- cessories. . Some of theroostartistic sun -in - front pictures are made with the $tmt's rays striking the enbject slightly from behind, that is, coming: from the right-hand or left-hand. side, but strikingly beautiful effects. may be achieved with the sun al- most directly in front. The resulting. "high backlighting" seems to sur- round the subject with a glamorous. radiance. Often, sunlight striking: the blowing hair of a child or gird from behind gives a lovely halo-like, effect. Remember when you prepare your camera for the picture that, with most of the light behind the subject, • features of faces and the identifying, details of whatever the subject may be, will be mostly in shadow, and' often deep shadow. Consequently a. large stop opening and longer ex- posure will usually be needed. , It is by shooting with the sun (or brightest part of sky) in front of the lens that outdoor, silhouettes are.. made. These pictures can be of fasci- nating interest and perhaps are less,: difficult to take than those in which: you need detail in the shadow parts.. The sun need not be shining bril- liantly. Use a fairly small stop open-• ing for clear-cut outlines and elim-, illation of detail on the side of the subject toward the camera; then make a snapshot exposure. Let your - subjects be outlined against the sky - on a ridge, a hill or sand dune, with . the sun or strong light behind them, or have them between you and they sun on the veranda of your homeor hotel. Be absolutely certain before, you_click your shutter that the sun's rays are masked from the lens. 105 JOHN VAN G[TTLDERL