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The Clinton News Record, 1937-05-06, Page 1The News -Record Est. 1878 With Which is Incorporated The, Clinton New NO. 5830 -58TH YEAR. Era The New Era Est. 1865 CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 6TH, 1937. Sate the 9urchase of . Zjeur etch from 'crinaticn 7jear. We take great pride in our Watches. They are scientifically con- structed. The wearing'. parts are tempered to th'e proper hardness. The .Escapements are finely adjusted, and the greatest thing about them is they are dependable. You can rely on keeping your engage- ments on time, not 'wasting time by being too early, and better still, not keeping those you have an engagement with waiting for you. You know your time is worth money, so is :their's. Then in addition to being- good timekeepers, they are of 'good appearance. You can- not be fair to yourself unless you see these timekeepers, before you make a purchase. Our `Best 'Satisfied Customers are Those to Whom we have sold Watches, W. H. HELLYAR s Watchmaker, Jeweler and Optometrist. Residence Phone 174j. SPECI.AL Friday and Saturday A RACK OF COATS - SUITS DRESSES - SKIRL'S AT LESS THAN HALF PRICE • The Quantity is Limited and they should not last more than a few hours. IRWIN'S " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE " 11 Lions Club Regular meeting of the local Lions Club was held in St. Paul's Parish Hall this past Monday evening, May 3rd. The local club was honored with a. visit from the Lions International District' Governor, harry Lambert. He spoke to the club on Lionism; and reviewed•the clubs first year's activi- ties on Which he commented very fav- ourably. The club was also honoured on this occasionwith representatives' from the neighbouring clubs of Gode- rich, Seaforth,' and Mitchell, and the spokesmen from these clubs were al- so very much-. .impressed 'with the progress of the Clinton Club in its activities. Following are the annual reports of the different branohes of work from the various committees of the local Lions Club. Receipts from Activities: Frolic . . $177.55 Extravaganza 205,67 Clock Contest . . 801.85 Rank interest . . 1.02 Donation to Milk Fund 1.00 Hockey games 14.90 Legions share in Trumpets 7.00 Total . $708.99 Total Expenditures , .,$491.68 Balance $217.31 Expenditures by Committees: Sports Committee' Hockey for past season: - Public Sohool Rink $3.75 Equipment for hockey boys2.03 Rent for rink for league games and complimentary banquet for 81 hoc- key boys .. 52:40 Total Cost .,. $58.18 Comniunity,Work Five trumpets for Clinton band $35.28 Relief to. London Flood 50.00 Milk Committee Milk: - Family No. 1, 4 children 150 qts. $8.75 No. 2, 8 children, 724 qts62.59 No. 3, 4 children, 291 qts,'24,54 No. 4, 2 children, 21 qts. •. 1.85 No. 5, .3 children, 483 qts... 28.98 Total quarts -1669. Total Cost .. .$126.71 Cod Liver Oil :Family No. 1, 4 children, 5 bot. $4.50 No. 2, 3 children, 1 bottle.. 1.00 $5.50 Welfare Work 1 Pair special shoes for crip- A ;pled boy . . $12.00 Dental Work Incidentals for inspection of all Pubiie`School children$5.80 Two children required special attention: Case No. 1 -appliances and maintenance . ., 55.00 Case No. 2, appliances and maintenance . . 25.00 Extractions, fillings, etc., for 18 children .. 29.00 Total Cost Dental Work $114.80 X -Rays at Clinton Hospital Case No. 1. $15.25 12.00 4.00 38.00 Case No. 2 Case No. 3 . Case No. 4'.. $69.25 Surgical dressings for crippled girl ... $4.86. Pair glasses for public school boy .. . . 6.75 Books for 2 children at hospital 1.85 Fruit for shut-ins . .. 6.50 Total expend. of committee $216.01 CLINTON FIRM GETS CONTRACT FOR NEW WATER SYSTEM AT COUNTY HOME' Al a special meeting of the County Home committee the tender of Sutter & Perdue was accepted for the instal- lation of anew water system at the Coun'Ly Home. ' This, we understand, calls for a new pressure system and water softener, with a 5,000 gallon capacity tank which will be filled from wells on the property. The excavating will be done by County Horne labor. THE HOME PAPE The Farmers' Market Wheat, $1.30. Oats,' 55c to 60c. Barley, 80c. Buckwheat, 85c. Butterfat, Spec., 24c; First, 22c. Dairy Butter, 20c. Eggs, 16c, 14c, 13c, 12c. Live Hogs, $8.75. Engagement Announced Mrs. W. W. Cooper, Kippen, Ont., wishes to announce the engagement of her daughter, Grace, to 'Dr. Wil- liam L. Lawson, of .Listowel, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Lawson, of Ex- eter, the marriage to take place quietly in May. Slaughter House Destroyed By Fire The slaughter -house, owned by C G. Middleton, and rented by H. Fitz- simmons & Sons, together with the contents, was totally destroyed by fire early Tuesday morning. At theresent time no arrange- ments rran - p ge- ments have been made for rebuilding. In the meantime, Mr. Fitzsimmons has been offered the use of the slaughter- houses of S. G. Castle and Connell & Tyndall. Hospital Aid Meeting The Hospital Aid Association held their regular meeting in the council chamber, Tuesday evening, May 4th. The President, Miss Winnifred O'Neil in the chair. Meeting opened by re- peating the Lord's Prayer in unison. Thr` minutes of the lastmeeting were read and adopted and reports of the various committees were given and correspondence read. Final preparations were made for hospital Day, which is to be held on Coronation Day, May- 12th. A public meeting in the town hall at 3 o'clock will be addressed by Mrs. Oliver Rhynas, President of the Pro- vincial Hospital Aid's Association. A musical program and a pageant cal- led "The Lady with the Lamp' will be given by- 20 pupils front Miss Myrtle Armstrong's room. Visiting hours at the Hospital front 2' to 5. Meet- ing closed with the National Anthem. Fraser Thompson Wins Jr. Boys ,Oratorical Contest On Friday, April 30th, the Literary Society held a meeting in the Clinton Collegiate with Jack Clancy as chair- man. There were two'con contestants tant s for the Junior Boy's Oratorical con- test - Robert Campbell and Fraser Thompson. Robert Campbell, the first speaker, gave a very impressive speech on the "Vimy Ridge Memor- ial." The main themes were pride, devotion, and loyalty in the chivalry which the Canadians displayed at Vimy Ridge on April 9th, in 1917, From then until the end in 1918, Viney Ridge was in Canadian hands. On July 26th, 1936, the Vimy Ridge Memorial was unveiled by the ex - King, Edward VIII. Several thous - Ode of 'Canadians were present at this great event. The ceremony was very impressive in its simplicity and pride. It's emotions of sorrow and war -time memories were never to be forgotten. Campbell's speech was certainly very inspiring to loyal Can- adians.. ' Frhse, Thompson gave a very in- teresting: talk on "Excavations." He told" of how Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvin uncovered the tomb of the boy pharaoh. There was to be a curse upon, anyone who violated the tomb. Many treasures were found in this tomb, such as an embalmed sac- red cat, and a vase of alabaster per- fumed with roses, on which was an in- scription, "Death shall come on swift wings to anyone who touches." Then too, there were excavations of the City of Ur. This was the birthplace of Abraham. In the sacred portion of this ancient city was found a tent- pleof the Moon God. In the Royal tomb of King Kalum Dug were 60 men and women and 6 oxen with gol- den heads drawing chariots. Also in the Queen's tomb were found the re- mains of 60 men and women wearing rich robes and precious leweis of all, kinds. The bodies, although carefully preserved, were turned to dust. In one section there was a layer of clay. Below this 'was an area of civiliza- tion which gave evidence of the Flood. The next number was a mixed chorus, which sang . two numbers "Santa Lucia" and "I'm a ` Wearying. for You." Following was a Sword Dance by eight girls dressed in white. Lastly, the judges dec;sion was given in favour of Fraser Thompson. Fra- ser was awarded the Junior Shield, contributed by Dr. Shaw and also a book from the Literary Society. The judges announced that the decision. was quite difficult to make. The meeting was closed by singing "God Save the King." Flood Relief Funds At the benefit dance held last Fri- day evening, almost $40:00 was taken at the door. Since that time other contributions have been made, and almost $50.00 has been given for the relief of flood victims. Those who have not contributed and wish to do so, may leave their contributions, at the town clerk's of- fice. A True Fish Story The trout season is officially op- en, and sportsmen in great number attended nearby summer resorts with great expectation over the past week -end. Mr. George Murdoch was success- ful in landing some beauties in Chatsworth, and presented a lovely "Square -tail" about 17 inches long to Mr. A. E. Paterson. This was a fair sample of the day's catch. Seeing is believing. We 'saw it. Scouts Light Beacon On Coronation Day The lst Clinton Lions' Troop of 2oy Scouts are planning a ceremony to take place in the park at 8.30 on the evening of the coronation, A large beacon fire will be Iighted and a Royal salute of 21 rockets will be fired. All children are asked to at- tend and help celebrate the corona- tion of our .beloved Ring and Queen. Paper clay was a real success, over 8 tons being collected, and as the boys are planning on going to camp this summer, most of the rnoney -will be used for that. Paper day should be an annual event now, and it niay be decided to gather both in the Spring and Fall, sosave your. paper. The 'Scouts wish to thank all those who helped them make the day a suc- cess. Clinton Football Club The following are the officers for 1937: Hon. -Pres., Mayor W. S. R. Holmes President: H. Bartliff. Vice -Pres.: Orval Noble. Treasuren: John Sutter. Secretary: G. Knights. Manager: R. W. McKenzie. Executive: Thos. Morgan, Charles Wilson, E. M. McLeod. In the Huron Football Association there are ten teams, divided into two groups. Clinton is in the South group. The north group is Comprised of Walton, Brussels, Atwood, Win- throp and Ethel. Brucefield and Walton were group winners last year. Walton won the Stephenson Cup emblematic of the Association Championship. The schedule of games for the South group is as follows:. Home Games in Clinton Brucefield-May 37, St. Columban-June 11. Seaforth-June 24. Bayfield -July 8. Games Away Seaforth-May 20. Brucefield-June 8. Bayfield -June St. Columban-July 5. Practice will start at once and ev- erything points to a successful sea- son. Music Festival To Be Heid In Clinton The first annual Huron County )Music Festival will be held in the Town Hall, Clinton, on Tuesday, May 11th; morning, afternoon andevening sessions will be held, commencingat nine, two and eight o'clock respective- ly. A large number of entries have been received and it is anticipated that every session will be interesting and instructive. Teachers are asked to give as much publicity as possible to the Festival, and particularly in the case of schools where Vocal Music is not taught by a special music instruc- tor, to urge the Trustee Board of the school to attend the evening session. It is hoped that the Festival will •be a 'means of extending the work in music, and for this reason, the atten- dance of trustee boards is especially desired. As intimated previously, the ' ser- vices of Mr. Roy Fenwick, Provincial Supervisor of Music, have been secur- ed to act as adjudicator for the oe- casion. Suitable diplomas will • be awarded as prizes for filet, second and third places in all elaeses. There will be no admission charge for pupils taking part in the Festi- val or for teachers accompanying their pupils. In order to defray the necessary expenses, a nominal charge of twenty-five cents for adults for ad- mission to the evening session only. will be made. The Clinton 'Public School will be well represented. The study of music in the Public School has become one, of the important subjects on the cur- riculum and everyone should be inter- ested in this, the first festival. Hospital Tag. Day, May 12 Please be.ready.for the Young La- dies with the Hospital Tags, who will call at your home; Wednesday morning, May 12th, shortly after nine o'clock. Greet them with a smile and a generous donation. Public Service At Ontario Street Church On Wednesday morning, May 12th, the Coronation Day of Their Majes- ties, King George Sixth and Queen Elizabeth, a special service will be held in the Ontario Street United Church,. commencing at 10 a.m. The service is under the auspices .of the Ministerial Association, a n d the Mayor, Council and School Boards are invited to be present. A programme provided by the Church of England for this special service will be used. It is hoped that as many as possible will pe present to pray for the King and his Realm. GOD.ERICH TOWNSHIP Mr, and Mr's. Ted Croden and daughter, Doris -Gene, of Detroit, were guests on Sunday of . Mr. ; and Mrs. Lawrence Stephenson. • They were ac- companied by Mrs. Gordon Livermore of London, and 'her mother, Mrs. Ar- thur Stephenson, who is 'visiting with her. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Welsh spent Sunday as guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Welsh near Clinton. Miss June Stephenson, nurse -in - training, in Clinton Community Hos pital, spent Sunday' at her homo on the Bayfield Line. Mrs. H. Ralson, who has been vis- iting in Detroit for the past two weeks, returned on Saturday, accom- panied by her sister, Mrs. Donald McDonald and family, Mr. EarIland Betties spent the week -end with his mother, Mrs. Thos. Betties. Quite a number from this 'district visited the -+M flood area in London on Sunday. The Men's Club of Porter's Hill will meet on Tuesday evening, May llth, to arrange for sports for the summer. Mr. Bill Stirling was in Toronto on Saturday with a load of cattle. ' Mt. Henry Galpin passed away on Thursday at the age of 91. He lead been ailing for the past year. The. funeral was held from Ball and Zap- fe's undertaking parlors, conducted by the Rev. K. McGoun, of Clinton. Mr. Henry Oakes of 16th Conces- sion celebrated his 87th birthday on Sunday, April 25th. Council met i Meeting: -Council n Hohnesville on Monday, May 3rd. Pe- tition of ratepayers of S. S. No. 3 and of No. 11 asking to be assessed in No. 4 Section. No action was taken. Dr. J. M. Graham, of Goderich, was appointed Medical health Officer, also indigent officer, to fill the vacan- cy caused by the death of Dr. J. B. Whitely. Bell Telephone Co. asked to meet the council on the telephone road re moving their pole line closer to the road to avoid cutting trees. Medical 12elief Board re medical care of relief recipients 'read 'and fyled. Department of Highways acknowledged receipt of By-law No. '4 providing for expendi- ture on roads. Mr.'' E. C. Beacons, 1. P,S., drew attention to the proper. procedure to issue debentures for S.S. Correspondence from Mrs. Nanny' Buck about the condition of roads in that vicinity was read; council will investigate the trouble. Accounts' paid -M. C. Jordan, relief account, $10.00; A. D. McCartney, coal' for relief, $5.00; F. H. Jenner, re- lief' account, $3.00; Calvin Cutt, relief account, $8.00; Wes. McLean, relief account, .94; Geo. C. Feagan, wood for relief, $2.50; Town of Goderieh for a Goderieh Township recipient, $7.27; Goderich Star, printing,' $1.65; H. Sturdy, balance of collector salary, $78.07; Supt. pay voucher No. 6, $527.85.. ' Council then adjourned to meet on Wednesday, May 26, at 10 a.m. for Court of Revision and regular busi- ness. -R. G. Thompson, Clerk. VARNA The following is the report of S.S. No. 6, Stanley, for the month' of Ap- ril,' 5th -Jean Reid, 62. Sr. 4th -Floyd McAsh( 80;. Anna Reid, 80; Roy Elliott, 75. Jr! 4th -Gertrude Smith, 67; Helen Johnston, 67. Sr. 3rd -Ruby, Reid, 83; Alvin Keys 77; Walter Brotherton, '76; Donald Keys, 60. Jr. 3rd -Maud. Keyes, 79; Mary. MoClymont, 72; Frank Smith, 70. 2nd -Leona Webster, 73; Clayton Keys, 72. Passed from est to' 2nd _ . Doris Reid, 81; Mary Reid, 81. Pr. -Ivan McClymont, Mona Reid, George Keys. , „ Number on roll 20; average atten- dance, 19.65.-T. S. Beattie, teacher. CENTRAL HEATING, NEW LIGHTING SYSTEM. - AND BAND- CONCERTS DISCUSSED' AT COUNCIL MEETING Council met on Monday evening, May 3rd. All members present. Following the reading of minutes of previous meeting, communications' were read. Miss Becker complained of water backing up on Mary street'. property. The ,Band notified coup-' cil that they desired to play their) concerts on the bandstand. Other communications were receiv- ed regarding supplying and hauling material for the 'streets. The letter from the Band received considerable attention. Suggestions were made by various members of council . regarding a more suitable site for the bandstand. The final out- come of the discussion however was a motion by Messrs. ' Paisley and Livermore which was to the effect that the Band may play their con- certs on the bandstand in the park, if they so wish. Speaking briefly before the motion Mayor Holmes said, "We cannot af- ford to see our band broken up. It is one of the biggest assets the town has." This was endorsed by all mem- bers. Mr. Delbridge, Exeter, was present and addressed' the council regarding publicity for Clinton through the Masse family advertising. The pur- pose being to attach to a circular for tourists, a small map of towns ,sur- rounding the Masse home. He felt that Clinton would benefit materially front the tourist trade in this way. No action was taken. The chairman of the Park Commit- tee spoke briefly, saying that some work was necessary at this time, and it was decided to rent the power rol- ler from the Seaforth Bowling Club. Mr. 0. L. Paisley outlined the work that had been done on various streets, and his plans for future work. The central heating system was mentioned. Since a vote of the peo- ple is necessary before 15 -year deben- tures can be issued to pay for this, it was decided to leave the matter for, the consideration of the new council. A new lighting system for the main street similar to that under discussion in Seaforth was mention- ed. Council decided to co-operate with the Ontario Hydro Commission and Bell Telephone in this regard. Members of council will attend the special Coronation Service 'at Ontario Street Church and will supply the - printed programmes. Following is the monthly financial . statement: Street Pay sheet ...... .$297.93' H. Emmerson, tile . , ....... 53.91$ J. B. Mustard . 162.70: Street Lighting P. U. C., lighting streets164.034 Property P U.C., lighting town hall9.01:. P.U.G., lighting rest room1.08' P.U;C., lighting stock scales1.00 W. M. Aiken, 1-2 cord cedar1.25 F. Haines, labor . 1.08 , N. Tideswell, care rest room.:. 2.08 Grants P.U.C., light, X -Ray, hospital - 44.60 Cemetery M.McEwan116.68• , so. salary Tames Elliott, 12 hrs. work.... 3.00 Stationery and Printing G. E. Hall, printing account. 21.75 Postage . ...... 5.00 Fire and Water G. Hanley, gas and oil ... 5.48 J. A. Sutter, rubber boots 2.75 Dry Earth Closet A. Fulford, Salary . 60.08 Salaries A. E. Fremlin . 65.00' A. H. Groves . 59.00 R. E. Manning . 58.33' N. W. Miller . 10.00 Charity F. W. Johnston, relief , ...... 162,45 Insurance Perth Mutual, Ins., town hall. 8.00 Wellington Mutual, Ins,, " 16,00 General Municipal Expense Bell Tel. Co., Rent, Acct..... 9.32 Park Sicl Lawson, rolling park .... .50 A. Osbaldeston, rolling park. .58 RECEIPTS Hall Rent . $40.08 Licenses . . 170.00 Stock scales . 16.38 Market Scales . 9.45 Cemetery - Sale of lots . Perpetuity .. Work . . 20.00 50.00• 59.35 Among The Churches St. Paul's Church The regular monthly meeting of the W. A. will be held on Monday even- ing,at8 clock in the Owetr Memor- ial o ial Hall. Will members please note the change of date. Presbyterian Church The Girl's Club will meet in the Sunday School room of the church on Monday evening, May 10th, at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Alex. MacEwen and Miss Dor- othy Streets will read their reports of the ' Women's Missionary Society Provincial Convention, held in New St. James Presbyterian church, in Lon- don, last week and Mrs. Ian. MacLeod Will give a reading on "Coronation." All ladies. of the congregation are cordially invited. . Baptist Church Sunday School will meet at 11 o'clock.' A service combining Moth- er's Day and Coronation Day will be held in the Sunday Schools The ad- dress will be given by Rev. G. W. Sherman. Tlie evening service will - be at 7 o'clock. Anniversary services will be held on Sunday, Mayl6th, when Rev. H. F. Kipp, editor of The Canadian Bap- tist, will speak at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. A special' concert will be heldon the following evening. The Salvation Army Special Mother's Day and Corona- tion Services will be conducted by Envoy W aye of London, Ontario, on Sunday, at.11 a.m. 2.30 p.m. Sunday. school. 7 p.m.` Salvation meeting. Envoy Ferguson of London will conduct special services here on May 28th, to June 13th. The Envoy is well known as the Street Singer. Tag Day will be held on Saturday,. May 8th, A special appeal is made to all citizens to help us in our work.. "To pity distress is human; to relieve it is Godlike." The Altar Service will be held on Sunday, May 30th. Wesley -Willis United Church 11 a.m. Special Coronation Service. Sermon subject: "The .Sacred Char- acter of the Coronation of our Ring," 7 p.m. "Crown IBm with Many Crowns." From the Coronation of our earthly king we will torn to the great Coronation el the Ring of. Ifiings. The Great Coronation hymns of the Church will be sung. God Save the Ring. Mother's Day will be observed in a.. point congregation and Sunday School service of May 16th. I The regular monthly meeting of the W.M.S.will be held in the lecture S. 1 h room of the church, next Thursday evening, May 13th, at 8 o'clock, The Girl's Club er Wesley -Willis' ehurch will meet at the home of Mrs. Wilfred Seeley on Tuesday evening,. May Ilth, at 8 o'clock. Miss Brigham's 'group will! lie in: charge. Mrs. Rev, Gardiner of Londesbora. will be the guest speaker, Miss Eva Stackhouse of Brucefield. will 'contribute' readings and violin, solos. Ontario Street United Church Coronation Sunday willbe observed' with Special Service for the occasion - The Church will be decorated with. patriotic colours, and, a program, pro- vided for 'this unique event wiII be. used. Rev. G. G. Burton will take. for his theme "The British Crown and What it Means to Us and the World." At the evening service our worship' will centre around the Serious Call sent out by. the Archbishop of Can-. terbery for the nation to put forth an effort toreturnto religion to devel- ope Moral and Righteous Power.. Our; topic will be, "King of Kings and Lord of Lords." Patriotism is, not enough (Edith Cavell). Monday evening, 8 pari. Y.P. Union will meet. A musical Festival Con- test will be held by the Huron Pres- bytery - at Ontario. Street United. Church. Hensall Union 'and Blyth' Union will compete for the Pennant. - Everyone is invited. Little Locals Several from Clinton motored to. London on Sunday to view the da- mage done ,during the recent flood, The committee in charge of the July 12th Orange Celebration have sold the entire -booth concession to .local . business men. Curiosity Killed 'The Pig Curious to know what the inside of a well looked like, a pig belonging to ,Bartley Managhan, wandered over and peered in. Apparently- the clear, sparkling- water looked very enticing. In 'any; ease, the pig plunged in,, and Hartley)' is now minus one pig.