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The Clinton News Record, 1937-04-08, Page 4'AGE 4 THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD THURS., APRIL 8, 1937 SUNWORTHY Wall Papers ARE BEST Spring Stock Now Complete Priced From 1'0e to $1.00 Per Roll PAINT per Quart 59c Small Cans Enamel, Paint, Varnish 15c A. T. COOPER. PHONES: 36w Main Floor, 36j Second Floor MORE SPECIALS for THRIFTY BUYERS Gardenia Face Powder and Perfume, both for 50c Old English Health sS'alts, one -lb. pkg. 39c Dee -Tee Moth Killer 39c Kills Moths, Larvae and Eggs. Marathon Liniment 50c Its a wonder for aches, pains, sore feet A.S.A..Cough Drops. 10c The finest yet for that tickle. J W. S. H. HOLMES PHM. B. CLINTON, ONT. PHONE 61 New Re ,::; dyAI ae Suits With or Without Extra. Pants 17.50 t0 25.00 TOP COATS $15.00 TO $25.00 PLAID TIES 50c and $1.00 DAVIS & HERMAN CLEANING. PRESSING AND REPAIRING the CIIICKS Tell the Story THE DEMAND THIS SEASON FOR Jervis Quality Chicks HAS BROKEN ALL, PREVIOUS RECORDS and we are completely sold out of New Hampshires till May 5th, and all Barred Rocks booked to April 22nd. OUR LEGHORN ORDERS HAVE DEEN DOUBLED FROM LAST YEAR. SD DON'T DELAY. ORDER AT ONCE. SPECIAL For a limited time only, we will start your chicks for one week Free, on Blatchford, Master, O.A.C. or Purina Chick Starter JERVIS Hatchery & Feeds ST. HELENS Mrs. R. J. Woods spent the Easter (holidays at Fergus and Guelph. The following started school at No. -4: Geo. Chranston, Earl Swan, . Verna McDonald, Billy McPherson, Jack .Aitcheson" and Billy Bolt. Mr. Ii, Slyncher and Neely Todd cif Stratford spent the week -end at St. Helens. Mrs. W. Taylor visited with friends in Guelph last week. ' We congratulate Mrs. Chas. Durnin Sr., who celebrated her 87th birth- day on Wednesday; March 81st. Mr. and Mrs. Tom England of Galt were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. John Swan. Mrs, Alex. Murdie, Toronto, and Miss. Irene Woods of Waterloo, vis- ited with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robinson Woods, over the holidays.,, Wilson visit- ed and W n Mrs. R. J. W with friends in Stanley one day recently. Misses W. D. Rutherford, Kirkland -Lake, Dorothy McQuillian, Sand- •vich; Dorothy Webster, _ London; Doreen Webster . of Carlow; Zylda OBITUARIES MRS. MARTHA ARGENT It is with deep regret that we,re- cord the sudden passing of Mrs. Mar- tha Argent at her home on North Street on April 1st, as a result of a heart attack. Mrs. Argent was a devoted mem- ber of St. Paul's Anglican church and a member of the W. A. She was very thoughtful and kind to all she came in contact with and rnahy are the friends that will mourn her passing. Mrs. Argent was the daughter of the late James', Cartwright and Hannah Wiggington, born. in Hullett Town ship in 1869. In 1895 she was mar- ried to William Argent who prede- ceased her 29 years ago. She leaves to' mourn the passing of a kind, lov- ing mother, six children, two sons; Carl and William and four daughters, Violet, Hannah, Ruth and • Mary. There also survives one brother Jas. Cartwright, on the homestead, Lon- desboro, and two sisters, Mrs. An- drews, Goderich, and Mrs. Bert Gib- bings, Clinton, and thirteen grand- children. Webster of Toronto, spent the 'holi- days at their homes here. BRUCEFIELD The Women's Missionary Society wiill hold their Easter Thankoffering service next Sunday, April llth. The women of the congregation are asked to contribute by envelope. A most interesting service •was held last Sunday evening in the school room of the United' Church, when the Rev. Mr. Smillie, formerly of Hensel', who is now home on furlough after spending over two years as a Mission - f ary in India, showed slides of many scenes and people of India. The work in India is very encour- aging at present as over 2,000 were baptized' during the past 15 months, and they are all supposed to be Dvan- gelists. On the way home the missionaries came by Palestine and alse' have many beautiful pictures of the Holy Land where our dear Saviour lived and labored. and business man of Clinton. He came to Clinton in 1889 as a tuner in the Doherty Organ Later r he and Col. Co Rance were in the Stationery and Book business, selling to W. D. Fair Co. Mr. Spalding 'and. his father be- gan the manufacturing of hosiery, low the Wearwell, nationally known and managed by Col. Combe. Mr. Spalding went West and was employ- ed in the Hudson Bay store in Cal- gary. He was an enthusiastic sport, playing well baseball, lawn bowls and curling. His . wife, who predeceased him, nany years, was Miss Nellie Fair of Clinton. He was a very find singer and choir leader. Since the death of her brother, Amos Cartwright, she has made her home visiting members of her fam- ily and friends, having spent the past few months with her daughter in Goderich who is ill. The' family were all present with the exception of Carl of Ponoka,, Al- berta/ Many relatives and friends. from a distance attended, conning from Detroit, Windsor, Toronto, Kit- chener, Clandeboye, Strathroy Strat- ford, Lucknow, Clifford and Gode- rich. The funeral servcie was conducted by Rev. K. McGoun of St. Paul's church. The pallbearers were Jas, Cartwright, William tndrew, Bert Gibbings, Wilmer Wallis, Harvey Al- exander, Will Crittenden. The floral tributes were borne by Fred Whittingham, Amos Andrew, Raymond, Cecil, Duncan and Glen Cartwright. Interment was made in Clinton cemetery by the side of her husband. JAMES CARTER James Carter, a lifelong resident of Clinton, passed away quietly on Sunday, April 4th. He had been in failing health for the past three years but was active until the time of his death. He was 79 years of age, and spent practically all his life in this locality. . Born in Goderich Township, he was a son of the late Thomas and Anne Carter, who cane from Cork, Ireland. Beginning work at an early age, he was well-known in this and surround- ing districts as a well digger. He leaves to mourn, Isis widow; one brother, John, of London; one sister, Mrs. John Cooper; of Madison, Ohio; three sons, Thomas, William and Al- bert, of town; four daughters, Mrs. William Ostrander, Nebraska; Mrs. William Bolton, -Colborne Township, Mrs. Melvin Martin, Goderich, and Sarah, of town. The funeral service was held from the Ball and Zapfe Funeral Parlors, on Tuesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, conducted by Captain Bonar of the Salvation Army. • Pallbearers were: A. D. McCartney, Arthur Fulford, E. Grealis, M. Mc- Leod, J. P. Sheppard and Asa Deeves; Interment was made in Clinton cemetery. REV. D. M. McCAMUS, LONDON., A widely -known figure in eccles- iastical circles throughout Western Ontario, Rev. David M. Mealtime, of 693 Queen's avenue, died late Tues - clay night at his home. He was in his 84th year. He served the Methodist Church in Canada in both pastoral and official relationships for more than half a .:entury. Among the more recent of his pastoral charges were Cobourg, Sarnia, Listowel; St. Marys, . Blen- heim and Clinton.: Upon retiring in 1923 he made his residence in Lon- don and served in the capacity of as- sistant pastor in Dundas Centre United Church. MRS. LACK KENNEDY Helen Mackay, wife of Lachlin Kennedy died at her home in Toronto last Wednesday, after an illness of two weeks, caused by a stroke. The late Mrs. Kennedy was born in Sea - forth and had lived in Seaforth, Wing - ham, Clinton and Goderich before go- ing to Toronto twelve years ago. Mrs, Kennedy ' was a member of Knox Presbyterian church, Toronto. Surviving are her husband, Mr. Lachlin Kennedy of Toronto, and two daughters, Mrs. T. Noble of Kitchen- er and Mrs. C. Weekes of Toronto, and two sisters,.Miss Minnie Mackay of Seaford and Miss Elizabeth Mac- kay of Toronto. A service was held on Friday in Toronto at Knox Presbyterian church, conducted by Rev. Dr. J. J. Inskter, and on Saturday in. the Clinton Pres- byterian Church by Rev. W. A. Young of Hensall. The pallbearers were Colonel Combe, Colonel Ranee, Dr. Shaw and Bert Kerr of Clinton; Jack Hanna and Hal MacLean of Wingham. Interment was made in Clinton ceme- tery. Those attending the funeral from out of town included Mr, and Mrs. Austin Hahn of London; Mr. and Mrs. Glen Blackall, and Miss Doris Black - all of London; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Noble and two children, Tom and Charles of Kitchener, and Mrs. C. Weekes of Toronto. W. P. SPALDING William ' Patterson Spalding, 72, died Wednesday, March 31st, in a Cal- gary hospital. He has resided at 1512 Twelfth avenue west, Calgary, for some time. \the late Mr. Spalding is survived by a daughter, Miss ICate Spalding; four sisters, Mrs. L. W. Clarice Of Cal- gary, Mrs. McMiggan, Mrs. Aitken and Mrs. Hetherrington, of Galt, Ont.; and four brothers, ` o hers James andArchie, ' rchre in Galt, John, in Hamilton, and Char- les, har les, in Belleville, Ont. He was a mem- ber .of the Calgary Curling Club, Cal gary Lawn' Bowling Club, and Grace Presbyterian Church. Mr. Spalding was a former resident Spring Fair Success (Continued from ` page 1) ton; T. J. ' McMichael; team in har- ness, James Scott, Russell Scott. Agricultural Horses Brood mare, foaled in 1933 or pre- vious, Fred Roney, Mitchell; Warren Brock, Granton; Wm.'McEwen, E. J. Glenn; filly or gelding foaled in 1933 or previous, Russell Scott, Wm. Ham- ilton & Son, John G. Hoggarth; foal- ed in 1934, Wm. Hamilton, Russell Scott, Robt. 'Wright; foaled in 1935, Wm. J. Dale, Rae Bros.,St. Pauls; Wm. Hamilton; horse, colt or filly, foaled in 1936, Fred Roney, Roy Nethercott, Wm. McEwen; team in harness, Russell Scott, Wstt. Hamilton, John G. .Hoggarth, Fred Roney; sweepstakes, R. J. Scott, Cromarty. Special prizes for three best heavy noises owned in one township—Rus- sell Scott, Jas. Scott, T. J. McIVIichael and Robert Wright. Special prize for entries sired by Favourite again William Hamilton, Russell Scott, Stuart D. McEwen, Albert Pepper & Son, William McEwen. Special prize. for two draught or agricultural hor- ses -Stewart D. McEwen; Clinton. Cattle Shorthorns, bull calved in 1935 or previous—Bert Peck, Zurich,•' W. C. F. Oestreicher, Crediton, W. E. Par - leer & Sons, Watford; bull calved in 1936—Eph Snell, Clinton, Bert Peck, W. E. Parker; heifer calved in 1935— W. E. Parker, W. C. F. Oestreicher, Bert Peck; heifer calved in 1936— W. E. Parker; Bert Peck; W. H. Arm- strong, Seaforth; get -of -same class one bull and two females—Bert Peck; W. C. F. Oestreicher. • A native of the Township of Hope, County of Durham, his early educa- tion was received at the Grammar School, Peterboro. Later Mr. Mc - Camas attended Toronto Normal School and Victoria University in Co- bourg, which heleft in 1882, to be or- dained by the Toronto Conference. He also served in the Bay of Quinte and London conferences. Later Mr. Mc- Camus attended Toronto Normal School and Victoria University in Co- bourg, which he Left in 1882, to be ordained by the Toronto Conference. He also served in the Bay of Quinte and London conferences. In 1916-17 he was elected president and was a member of the General Board of Missions, and' the Church Union committee for many years. His judicai mind and executive abil- ity gave him prominence in the many branches of church work and his rich voice qualified him for effective ser- vice in the pulpit. His wife, the former Kate Jamie- son, of Goderich, predeceased him nine years ago. Surviving are two sons, William R., of St. Catharines Collegiate and Lawrence D., of the Lord Roberts School, city; three daughters Mary, late of the staff of the Hospital for Sick Children, To- ronto; Bessie, of the London South Collegiate staff; and Marion Kate, of the Jarvis Collegiate, Toronto. A brother, Robert James McCamus, of Keene, • Ontario, and four •grandchil- dren, Marion, Frank, David and Wal- ter, also survive. • The funeral. service was held in Dundas Centre United Church, on Thursday afternoon. • Interment was made in Woodland cemetery, London. Married Wednesday . Mrs. Christena MacDonald of Hur- on Township, recently announced the engagement of her daughter, Jessie Christena to Mr. Menne Oesch . of Zurich. The marriage took place Wed- nesday.. The bride --is a sister of Mrs. Eldon Henderson.—Lucknow Sentinel Among The Churches (Continued from page 1) eludes home and foreign Missions, Christian education and Social Service work; He spoke on Missionary and Maintenance work and organization for this work, Tea was served by the members of the W. M. S. in the Sun- day School room to a large number of the members. The. W. A. of Ontario Street church met in the lecture room of the church on Wednesday afternoon, April 7th, with Mrs. Glew, first vice-president, in the chair. After t h e devotional exercises which were conducted by Mrs. Hawke, the minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted. ' The Trees- urer's report and the reports of the various committees were given and each dealt with in turn. Owing to so much sickness the flower committee had been extra busy this month and the visiting commit- tees had made fifty calls on the sick and shut-ins during the month. • Mrs. Radford's letter of resignation as President of the Association (ow- ing toill-health) was read and re- gretfully accepted, with the request that the Secretary send her a letter of appreciation for her splendid ser- vices of the past, also voicing our hope for her speedy recovery. On motion of Mrs. Geo, Shipley and Mi:•s. Paxman, Mrs. Frank Glew, as 1st Vice President, was appointed to take Mrs. Radford's place as Presi- dent; for the balance of the year. A quilt which the work committee had nial'e was on exhibition and, was labeled "For Sale." Mrs. Willis VanEgmtond gave as a treading one of James Whitcombe Riley's poems, : "And to Old Aunt Marys", and Mrs. Peck gave as a reading "Thoughts of what is worth while at the end of the Day." Both numbers were much enjoyed. Mrs. ... Hawke closed the meeting with hymn 224 and the Mizpah benediction, after which a social hour was enjoyed and a dainty lunch served by the ladies of St. John's Ward. There were 42 members present. epic, "An Raster Awakening," was aken by Miss, Grace MaoMath, Mias Gay Whit more sang a beautiful solo, accompanying herself on the guitar. the Y.P.U. will meet, as usual, on this Friday evening, ,and Miss Alma Trewartha will preside: The postponed W. A. concert will take place tonight' (Thursday), an'' great preparations are going forward to make it a huge success. The pro- gramme will consist of' three short plays; reading's and music. T9te ad- mission fee is quite reasonable. The morning service in Holmesville. United Church was conducted by Mrs. Eldrid Yeo and. Mr. Norman Trewartha. Mrs. Yep took the ser- mon and gave a'vety interesting and. Instructive account of "The Missing Man," which referred to Thomas, the Doubter. Mr, Trewartha was chairman for the service. In the Sunday School session the Missionary programme was' given be' the Primary Department, under the direction of Mrs. Fred Potter. Two choruses were sung by the class. Molly Finlay sang a solo, "Jesus Bids Us Shine," Which was very sweet, and Donald Campbell recited an ap- propriate poen. Mrs. J. 'H. Lowery of Toronto spent the week -end with the Misses Proctor and friends. Herefords • Bull calved in 1935 or previous — Howard Wright, Cromarty; O'Neil Bros., Denfield; John McGregor, Hensall; bull calved in 1936—O'Neil Bros.; H. C. Wright, John McGregor; heifer calved in 1935—O'Neil Bros., H. C. Wright, John McGregor; heifer, calved in 1936—O'Neil Bros., H. C. Wright;; get -of -sire class, O'Neil Bros., H. 0. Wright. Aberdeen Angus Bull' calved in. 1935 or previous — Edwards Bros., Watford; Frank Todd and son, Lucknow; Jas. Carter, Sea forth; bull calved in 1936—Edwards Bros., Frank Todd & Son; heifer calved in 1935—Edwards Bros.; Frank Todcl and: son; heifer calved in 1936—Edwards Bros., Frank Todd and Son; get -of -sire class Edwards Bros., Frank Todd and son. Sweepstakes Bull, Shorthorn, Hereford or Ab- erdeen Angus --Edwards Bros. Market Cattle • Senior baby beef, born 1936—W. H. Armstrong, Seaforth; W. E. Par- ker & Sons; O'Nen Bros.;. W. C. Wright; Andrew Par¢, Mitchell; Bert Peck; junior baby beef, born 1936— Frank Todd and son, W. E. Parker & Sons; Eph. Snell, Andrew Park, W. C. Wright, Roy Pepper. HOLMESVILLE Rev. J. W. Herbert is i11 with a se- vere cold, which has kept him con- fined to his hone for a number of clays. We sincerely hope that Mr. Herbert will soon be fully recovered. Miss Cora Trewartha left for Nip- issing on Saturday afternoon, after having spent the holidays at her home here. Miss Willa Potter of Goderich township visited with friends in this community over the week -end. Miss Elizabeth Ford who has spent the past few months at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Trewartha, return- ed to her own residence, Ontario Street, Clinton, last week. The Misses Esther and Grace. Mac - Math left on Sunday for London and Tharesford. The girls were with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. R. MacMath, for the Easter vacation. Our sumnsee residents are begin- ning to return `to the village. Mrs. S. Walter is already in her home here, after having spent the winter at Pickering and with Mr. and Mrs. Barrie Walter of near. Goderich. Mr. and Mrs. Brogden MacMath are ex- pected to return this week from To- ronto where they spend each winter. Mrs. Wm. Mulholland' will return from Detroit in the immediate future when she will occupy her home in the village. Miss Jean Webster was at het home near Seaforth for the holiday season. Mr. Fred Hopkins who has been ill is now greatly improved, we are hap- py to report. Mr. and Mrs. ' F. Shaddick, Hyde Park, were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Will Potter. Following is the report of Easter examinations for the • Holmesville school: Se. 4th—Ivan Jervis, 70, Jr. 4th—Donna Hudie, 82; Mary Eddie, 77; Maude MacMath, 73; Lew- is Dempsey, 62. Sr. 3rd—Betty Stock, 71; Mary Jervis, 68; Clyde Campbell, 67. Jr. 3rd—Donald' Palmer, 71; Elva Pickard, 70; DaVid Campbell, 48; Del- mer Potter, 47.4; Clete Potter, 47. Jr. 2nd -Cliff. Pickard, 78.1; Jack Little, 78,Nelda Pocock, 77; Walter Jervis, 67.8; Donald Campbell, 67; Eldon Glidden, 66.8. 1st—Ford Little, 70; Marie Glidden, 66; Eileen Gliddon, 61; Billie Joe Palmer, 59. Pr. Harry Little, 87; Herb. Po- cock, 80, —Jean Webster, teacher. The' regular Y. P. U. meeting was held en Friday evening, with Mr. Kenneth Trewartha in charge. The SUMMERIIILL Mr. and Mrs.' Amos Osbaldeston spent theeek-end i:London.' w n Mr. and Mrs. John H. Shobbrook and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Shobbrook and Thelma of near Londesboro vis- ited Mr. and Mrs. Percy Gibbings on Sunday. We are pleased to hear that Mrs. Norman Ball and Mrs. Jim Forbes who have been laid up are improv- Ing. Mr. and Mrs: Warren Gibbings and children visited Mr. and Mrs, Les. Tasker, of near Milburn, Suit - day. The Summerhill Club are postpoit- ing the dance of April 9 until April 16. Coleman's, McBrian & Whitmore are expected to play at it. Mrs, Ezra Ellis spent the week -end with her daughter, Mrs.. L. Chapman in Hensen. Misses Violet and Hazel Watkins were with their mother, Mrs. Joseph Watkins for the Easter season. I Miss Marion Masan of Essex, also Miss Thelma Lovett of St. Cathar- ines were Easter guests of Mr. and Mss. T. E. Mason. Mrs; Earl Blake and two little daughters have returned after a lit- tle visit with Mrs. Blake's father, Mi. David McWhinney of Ashfield township. VARNA Mr. Alvin Elliott of Kitchener spent Easter week -end at his home. Mr. George Woods of Toronto was in the village on business. Mr. Robert Woods of Listowel cal- led on his relatives on Monday last. Mrs. Frank Fowler and daughter, Donna, are spending a few days as the guest of her sister, Mrs. Wilmer, Reid. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Keys and fam- ily spent Thursday in Clinton • with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. M. Reid and fam- ily, also taking in the Spring Show. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Keys and Keith Mr. and Mrs. Jas. M. Reid of Clinton spent Friday in Adelaide. Mr. Lloyd Keys spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. M. Reid and fans- Ily of Clinton. Mrs. Keys and fam- ily returned hone with Mr. Keys af- ter spending a few days with her sis- ter, Mrs. Jas. M. Reld. Factory To Reopen The Bell Furniture factory of Southampton, , shut down for more than two years, is to re -open about June lst, with upwards to seventy- five men employed. The plant has been on the hands of the municipal- ity, and last week council approved of the sale of the fully equipped plant for $26,000 to A. H. Parker. of Corn- wall and H. M. Fitton of Strathroy, experienced furniture men. Payments are spread over a period of fourteen years. FEETpHURT? d JusT Rub IT IN ew n Low Price each AT ALL DRUG COUNTERS SAVE 6 WEEKS' FEEDING GET 6 WEEKS' EXTRA EGGS By Buying Bray's Started Pullets Also 3 -Weeks -Old Pullets or Non -Sexed Chicks at Attractive Prices The key to success in•poaltry-keeping, today, is the early -lay- ing pullet. The flock that lays the most eggs between July and De- cember had the double advantage of higliest average egg prices and lowest average production cost, We sold more early chicks, this season, than ever before. Now we offer you a chance to catch up with these "early birds" and GET IN ON THE BIG END OF THIS OPPORTUNITY. 6 -Weeks -Old New Hampshire Pullets -50c Each These pullets belong to Andrew Christie's famous "Spizzerinktum" straits—famous for vigor and hardiness. They are all hatched from eggs weighing 25 ounces per dozen and over. They are well grown and well feathered. They should be laying by late July or early August, if well fed through the balance of their growing period— and right at the height of their production from September to Christmas. They will save you 6 weeks' feeding, and give you 6 weeks' EXTRA eggs during the high -profit half .of the year. Pullets or Non -Sexed Chicks -3 Weeks 01d These chicks are past the "critical" stage of brooding, so they won't take much time during the seeding rush, when minutes are precious. They will save you 3 weeks of feeding. The pullets will give you 3 weeks EXTRA eggs during the- most profitable half of co the year. And the ckerels can be finished and marketedin time to catch the high tourist -season prices. 3 -weeks -old sexed pullets .(90% guaranteed), Xtra - Profit grade 529,90 per 100 3 -weeks -old male and female chicks (not sorted); Xtra - Profit grade $19.90 per 100 Your choice of, New Hampshires, White Rocks, White Wyandottes, or Rhode Island Reds at the above. prices. Standard grade chicles, if available, 2c per chick less. Leghorn pullets, various ages—write for prices. Order .Direct From This Advertisement The above prices apply only to chicks now on hand, for immediate delivery. Act quickly. Order direct from this advertisement or phone us to reserve chicks for you. Don't forget that we also have a constant supply of day-old chicks —your choice of seven breeds -"Xtra -Profit" and Standard grade. FRED W. BRAY, LIMITED John Street, North, Hamilton, Ontario, or. Phone 246, Exeter, Ont. LAST CHANCE FOR CHILDREN'S COAT SETS 5.95 Come Early and Get First Choice. • i . ATS Sizes range from 14 to 44%, at So 75 ONE GROUP OF [�{A Flowe „ a ,;�,w Dry..sses 9 For This Week -End At 2.49 The se Are Washable Crepes FASHION Next, Door To Theatre, Clinton — Phone 67.