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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1927-07-07, Page 1EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 7th, 1927 FIFTY-FOUIWH YEAR, NO. 2751 T j I com- Of- 1,30 I AMALGAMATED /DECEMBER "lit. 1914 .Chery, A garden party was in pro­ gress at the Main St. church at tiie time and a large crowd of people was soon on the scene of the fire. Luckily there was no explosion. JONES & MAY IOTIR TIMES, ESTABLISHED 137? jmSTBR ADVOCATE, ESTABLISHED 1887 $ JULY THE 7th, 8th AND 9th you IIHI PHONE 32PHONE 32 .. 25c. During this Three Day Sale we are offering bargains throughout our store. We have space to mention only a few of these. Visit our store many more 30 dozen ladies’ Silk'Vests and Bloomers in popular colors, by a reliable maker The biggest bargain ever offer imthis line. Dollar Days sale price $2.00 for the set, or separately, Vests $1.00 and Bloomers $1.25. SUPER SILK HOSIERY, pure silk thread, over twenty shades, our well-known 4 $1.50 quality, Dollar Day at only $1.29 a pair. . WINSOME MAID SILK HOSIERY, One of our good quality dollar lines, a good range of shades, perfect goods,, for Dollar Days only 6$c. a pair. LADIES’ and MISSES’ DRESSES, All street dresses including, Silk Crepes, Fugi Silk, etc. 15 per cent off during Dollar Days SUMMER DRESS GOODS, Many lines at clearing prices for Dollar Days. PILLOW COTTON, Extra heavy 40 in. and 42 in. wide regular 50c. yd. for 39c. 200 yards finest English white Nainsook, a beautiful cloth, regular 40c. a yd. for 29c. a yard. f?v Curtain Nets and. Curtains made up at real bargain prices for Dollar Days. Linoleum, Congoleum, Tapestry and Axminster Rugs. Get our real bargain prices for these 3 Dollar Days only. JULY 1TRST CELEBRATION WAS grhat success The Diamond Jubilee of Confed­ eration was observed in Exeter with a right royal telebration. The cele­ bration was short but what there was of it was packed full of interest from start to finish. The whole community was in. holiday mood and entered heartily into the spirit of the occasion. The citizens decorat- eji their places of business apd homes and theT town presented an attractive appearance. The cele­ bration. started/^arly in the morning and lasted until; podn. Despite the extremely hot weather a large crowd turped out for tke occasion and the streets were lined with people, it being one of the. largest crowds seen in Exeter for some time. Many formei* residents were in town tor the holiday season. At eight o’clock the chimes from the Trivitt Memor­ ial church tower- pealed their notes, the bells being Tung by Mr, L. Day assisted by Mr/ Robt. Dinney, of London, who came up for the occa­ sion. At nine o’clock'’a procession form­ ed at Victoria park and paraded to the school grounds where a fine pro­ gram was carried out. The proces­ sion was one of the finest that has ever been seen ip Exeter and stret­ ched for three-quarters of a mile. It was headed by the town band and in line of' procession were the mem­ bers of the Council, s'everal auto loads of men who were eligible to vote rans, and schools, the boys and girls in cos­ tume who took.part in the pageant “The Crowning of baseball team the H. the Exeter firemen v fire-fighting apparat pians, trade floats, d» les and autoes. Am< was an old “Overland by four horses with ri back in front •„ time wagon ru^ was operated spinning wheel,, various other a. and girls had ,■ orated bicycles: quite a numbei' autos. The Wb seated a most The marshall was H. A. Gambrill, On the grounds a very pressive progr with Reeve“W. the .gathering :s. Confederation year, war vet- school children from Exeter several of the surrounding Canada,’’ the S. orchestra, ith their new calitlium- bicyc- We only have room to mention a few of our bargains 4 a pair MEN’S WORK BOOTS AT $2.95 a pair 30 pairs Men’s Solid Leather Work Boots, in^plain leather, mule skins, etc. just the right weight at $2.95 a pair. Men’s Gaps, your choice of any cap in the store, including all our bright new patterns at $1.50 each. 4 dozen Men’s Overalls, blue stripe at $1.50 a pair, regular $2.00 a pair 2 pkgs. Seeded Raisins, for ...........25c. 2 lbs. Seedless Raisins, for ............25c. 2 tins Campbell’s Tomato Soup ... 25c. Opera Toilet Soap, 5 bars for ......25c. Zinc Wash Boards, reg. 50c for ...39c. 2 cans Peas, Corn, Tomatoes or Pumpkin for.................:........25c. Extra Special for Dollar Day 6'bars of P. & G. Soap, for ...2 Dominion Matches, 3 boxes for McLaren’s Jelly Powders, 4 for...25c. This is the last chance at this price for McLaren’s Jelly Powders riotic UAVEN CHUIWH CELEBRATE8 SERIOUS EIRE IS NARROWLY SUCCESSFUL JUBILEE | AVERTED What might have been a serious fire took place Wednesday evening of last week in front of the gaso­ line station of Mr. S. J. V. Cann, A : Pontiac sedan drew up in front? of the tank for gasoline and the owner thoughtlessly struck a match to see how much gas was in the tank of the car, when the fumes ignited and Jnd at. * by a1 its ,|iride t .Aractic gome 7 wh: ‘ of hole attr arrival it Mi Lily fro mier mi .hi D. In t) Tin oeorated o^g the floats Coach'’ drpwn iders on liorse- t n ur; an old a motor which own power, a and groom and ons. Th? boys ; ylendidly dec- * there were ively decorated irocession pre- ib ni P active spectacle. . Sergt. Maj.I a the school ting and iiu- earried out Sanders acting as »? Colliding ’ed :he singing of put­ ts pageant “The M'edd,. was . .... . n joyed. Appropriate the Governor General ■rd et?era ev .‘10 . D. quent arers, of .:iC ,’U' add spok Conf' ish ■ess r ad ti a ectivii of and grei messages the P by I.i. conclusion short but thrilled Um Diamond .. of Canada One man f: address of worth com radio was ; the progra reived but come through, ve. the thermometer 95 in the shade sweltered in the heat cream booth did a thriving business The scholars taking part in the I’a geant deserve great credit for ihui: efforts. Among’ the Confederation vou-r who were present were Dr. J. W Browning, Jas. Diguan, Wm. Russia Jas. „Sweet, J. H. Medd, John Bull Wmf Taup, Samuel Essery, Thos Hatter, Wm. Treble, John Stanlake and Wm. Bagsliaw. ’ M linp set am PV n r tier ■ f borne s« MeTavish to Exeter t up on the grovw from Ottawa w the Ion- heu open air . •y/ clearly, hovering the large and 1: ,r The price winners iif the para, u. Ba ,Tm. J. ’WO elW Kathl ycle, were: Calithumpians, T. Elliott mid corated autos Frank Boyle, trade floats, < Advocate, B. decorated bit hoy’s decorat The judges v T. Boyle and A great . the various F. Mi Mi;; Clyde W. cycle. >d I ere T. li deal o commit W. s. W V” H.*y ?. Bi IV JI. oy r d os ed jn the preparations but especially should • I: the untiring efforts qf Creech along with Col. man, L. J. Goulding. MeCu wden ; B. li od. ers on n Wd. tli 1 v 1 C Haven Presbyterian, church cele­ brated successfully Jubilee Anni­ versary services qw Sunday and ex­ tended a hearty welcome to a num­ ber pf old boys and girls of the con­ gregation. Rev, R. A, Cranston, B. A., of Welland, was the special speaker for the occasion and he de­ livered very thoughtful and inspir- ,.. • - — .........-—Ing sermons to large congregations was an exciting time for a at both the morning and evening , r® alarm was sound­ service. His messages were well re-. , “e brigade was soon on the ceived by the congregations. Airs, i scene» tmt the fire had already been Cranston, whose maiden name was,?” ^th a -fire ©xtuingisher Miss Nettie Martin, accompanied Mr. ■ £^Oin ^ie. Hogarth Baby Chick Hat- Cranston, and their many friends were delighted to renew their ac­ quaintance. They also remained, over for the garden party Monday evening. At the Sunday morning service the minister, Rev. James Foote, read a number of interesting letters from former members of the congregation sending their greet­ ings. The choir furnished special music throughout the day. Miss L, Walper, of Romeo, Mich,, took part in a quartette at the evening ser­ vice. On Monday evening a lawn social and. strawberry festival was held .on the lawn of Mr. E. J. Christie and was a most successful event. The ladies served a very sumptuous sup­ per. The orchestra under the lead­ ership of Mr. H. Gidley royally en­ tertained the gathering, a duet be­ ing sung by E. J. Christie and L. Baynham. Among the former1 mem­ bers of the congregation who were present for the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Glias.-Senior, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Senior and Mr. Maurice Senior of Tbronto; Mrs. .Appleford, of Hamilton; Miss Netta Pryde and Mr. Jack Pryde, of Windsor; Mrs. R. R. Rogers, of Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Rogers and two children, of Ann Arbor, Mich,, who were guests with Miss L. M. Jeckell; Miss McDonald, of Clinton, with Miss Agnes Hamih ton; Mrs. Gladman and Donald,. Mrs. J. O. Brown and Mrs. Manson, of London, with Mr. and Mrs. Stan- •bnry; Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Stewart of Detroit and Clarence Simmons, of | London. PRESENTATIONS TO RETIRING I MINISTER AND HIS FAMILY i “Clinton News-Record” | Rev. C. J, Moorhouse, Mrs, Moor- [ house and Messrs. Clayton and Stew­ art and Miss Ruth Moorhouse wore each remembered by the several de­ partments of Ontario street church this week, prior to their departure for Exeter, where Mr. Moorhouse is entering upon his new ministerial charge. At the regular meeting of the Young People’s League^ on Mon­ day evening Miss Ruth was present­ ed with a pretty ivory clock, Stewart with a gold mounted Eversharp pen­ cil, and Clayton with a pocket note book. Also Rev. C. J. Moorhouse was presented with a pair of hand-, some bookends. Suitable addresses accompanied these gifts. Follow- thifr a deputation from the conge­ lation appeared and Mr. C. S. Hawke read an address and Mr. L. Tyndall presented Mr. Moorhouse with a well filled purse. Refreshments and a social hour brought the evening to a Mose. On Tuesday afternoon a i united meeting of the W.M.S. and the Ladies’ Aid was held, when Mrs. Moorhouse was presented will) a lamp and a bouquet by the W, M. S. and M'r. and Mrs. Moorhouse with a gold piece each by the Ladies’ Aid. BURIED IN EXETER We Can Help You to See Better Our method of testing ig most plete and our prices moderate, fice hours 9.30 to 1? a.m. and to 5 p.in. Evening by appointment S, FITTON Phone 75w. OPTOMETRIST TALL WHEAT Th© Times-Advocate h«$ had a, stem of wheat in front of the office that has attracted no little atten­ tion. The wheat measured 5 feet 11 and a half inches and was grown by Mr. Peter Whitlock, of Usborne,, We would like to know if anyone can beat it. Mr, Andrew Gibson, of Usborne, pulled a stem of barley that measur­ ed five feet. Hay and straw promise to be heavy this year and if the growth keeps on the farmers win find the harvest heavy handling. THANKSGIV ING JUBILEE SERVICE ON SUNDAY A very appropriate thanksgiving Jubilee service was held on th© school grounds on Sunday afternoon at which there was a large turn-out. A massed "choir under the leader­ ship of MT. W. R. Goulding led th© singing. ' ‘ \ : part in the program and along them on the platform W. D. Sanders and W. The service was First, c and i foundation led the Lord’s pray- Huson; Second, the Father D. coinniemorativi those" whose lives have been given in the country’s service, led by Rev. W. Jones, the Last Post being sound­ ed by bugler N. Hannigan; Fourth, a prayer for Divine guidance in the government of our land led by Rev. C. J, Moorhouse. O Canada and the National Anthem brought the service to a close. The various ministers i iok with was Reeve G. Medd, divided in- ommemera- jettiers who M.L.A. to four parts: five of the pioneers laid our country’s by Rev. Jas. Foote; er led by Capt. F, commemorative of Confederation led by Rev, Tavisli; , Third of Me- o£ BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION „ * Mrs. Jas Etherington celebra-’ed her birthday on July 4tli and the family held a surprise gathering in her' honor. Among those present , Tlios. Willis and alia; two Mr Edg. Mr. and Mrs. of Stephen. Amon were Mr. and Mrs. daughter, of Centre P. C. Luxton and Oonth Bend, Ind ; Willis and Mrs. ♦own i Mr. and Mrs. daughters, of and Mrs. J. ar Willis, of James Willis , i,i tnfpiicxi. It is fourteen since the family_have all been together and needless to state most enjoyable time was spent. a The funeral took place in Exeter, on Monday, July 4th of-Miss Edna' Viola Taylor dair'hter of Robert a Eliza Taylor*, of Granton, aged years, 5 months and 1.8 days. T deceased passed away in hospital .. London on Friday following a long thy illness. Beside" 1— ' ~ Lirvlvo , Mrs. Caylor St. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Box, of Sea­ forth, visited with Mr. and Mrs, Box, on Sunday.. f >■; 18 lie at GRAND STRAWBERRY SOCIAL on the Lawn of thy illness, parents she i. and one brother ton; Miss I. Alma Colic nold, of D< present for place from of Mr. INDUCTION OF NEW PASTOR On Wednesday evening of week Rev hi ■ted i St. 1 with 1 held •or was fine attendance, a splendid s whit li aniou Gambrill d-mdid . Ing the ■ • :.t-w pn larke. of isron Pre; service. J, 1 n p. .t X. Ju last C. J.” Moorhouse, who Ixeter from riinton, vas to liis new pastorate at nited church in conjune- ic annual strawberry fes- The was a pi‘o- prot i.eds $125.00. provided m n 1 ip >r G( sb; di •ti R< eaipr i idley mini; ’and The eim ,ery 'V. du It 13 e ladies th iu Ira r the occasion induct i R an iiai un ,e serin- tmos li il BOV. addr was tin ok ■h, i m -li Mr. d tlv Thu , ant urni in c'. Brei of >r, a; ,U1 n* end. ■rviee T ISrU ve id ■y w bereai two sist as, of Gi the st. as an, of whom >ral which Ttaking pi Quite ci uu of old friends from Usborne present for the funeral, which conducted by Rev. Mr. Smith. Granton. Jia go, 'tro th th . N. Rowe. T t f des h ved b, i*s. Wt n T 11 BIRTHS RIVERS—At Edmonton, Alta.. June 20tb to Mr. mid Mrj. W. Rivers, COTTLE- feJiUy 3 Cot tie, KYDD June 2 Kydd. d a son. —In Usborne, on Sunday, rd to Mr. and Mrs. John a son. 1:Ill 7 til er, on Monday, r. and Mrs. Jack James Street United Church, Exeter THURSDAY, JULY 7th IW ’ 'OIL IN To he followed by Undei* Auspices «»f s at 6:00 p.m ATTENDANCE ihe Ladies’ AM Admission 40 and 25e. Supper Com: HARNESS- ilia! Uni June 29 daughter Haskett, Czar Ha both fHai G. N. H: r I! (1 ;r 4R iiu of of Il O' J’ Lt u AGCG TT- ■11, I. Edn r d. -At Cent .ondon, a Isa’.e md Mrs. WM >n\ t. Hl o> -ti W m r, Your Choice of Six Sample Mouftting--- USUAL PRICE DOLLAR DAYS, ju r d-iz. BLilA DOLLAR. DAT S, per- SMALL Dozen S2.50 1 DEATHS TAYLOR—-An Hospital, London, on Friday July 1st, 1927, Edna Vi >!a Taylor, daughter of Rohl 1 • ’.’.a Taylor, of Granton, nf years, 5 months and IS duv N WINS FROM EXETER I’v'dtie; d'.y night oi lust we.li outbcored Exeter in another game of baseball by a score 8 oil the letter’s diamond, anybody’s game right up till inning. Exeter had a wand- ance to win the game in the ’ g. when, with Aubu-m urn Ing xo9 W; T It .11 d; •d <-ks alia e t; R W Hi ntrt diu a.; (lie is ■ful .nth io r ;hi ir meni i. Mr W. I’enhale and f(l r J. w 1 ay od N. L HARNESS—HASKETT NUPTIALS A very pretty wedding took place at the Centennial United church, London, on June 29th at three p.m. when Miss Edna Isabelle, daughter of Mr. and Mis. Walter Haskett, of Florence St.. London, was united in marriage to Mr. Harness, son of ness, of Exeter, performing the c and groom were HUi un 111' I< ic .1: •t ■11 inning, when, n up. They filled the bases ,vith out, hut were not able te e a run across. There were <i r of good hits made, the feat- if the game, being a home-run the back fence by Yule, ■r left, fielder. ;1 Wellington Cziir Mrs. Elizabeth Hav- Rev, G. N. Hazen leremony. The bride w____ . _ unattended. The bride" was becomingly ‘attired in a wedding gown of white georgette, trimmed with rhinestones and car­ ried a bouquet of Ophelia roses and valley lillies. After the ceremony the wedding party numbering twenty repaired to (lie home of the bride's parents where . a dainty wedding lunch was served, The happy young couple left on a motor trip to Ham­ ilton, Niagara. Ralls ancU Toronto, the bride travelling in a -costume of bine crepe, with blonde slippers and hose, navy blue tailored coat and fox fur, the gift of the groom, Among those from Exeter who were present were the groom’s mother, Mrs. Eliza­ beth Harness, Miss Margaret Har­ ness, Laverne, Elmer and Mr, and Mrs. Bert. Harness and two children. Mr. and Mrs. Harness will reside in . Exeter and will have the best wishes in a row. of many friends. Um game. LUCKNOW AND ENT/LEK FLAY TIE On Friday, the First, the ExeJer ball team played an exhibition game of baseball witli Lucknow on the i'.t- ter’s diamond. Tile score was rather large, being 13-13. Exeter had the lead by 13 to 7 up till the ninth in­ ning, but Lucknow, in their half hitting part ailed was us. IT d Exi bn in d six runs dm? to s number of errors cter. One extra ii ak the tie, so the d evenly between tlv on \,1] lining m one tot thi an of to divid ENETER TOPS TIIE LEAGUE Exeter again carried away honors and placed themselves at the head of the league when they defeat­ ed Goderich by a score of 10 to 2 on the home diamond. Exeter took the lead from the first inning, and held them scoreless until the eighth when they scored two runs. Lawson for the winners pitched a good game, while replac ning. score brand rich t with Law............... ..........some good fielding their scoring end was held down. During the ninth inning Lawson struck throe men out A largo crowd witnessed Goldthropo, for the losers was ed by Fritzly in the fifth in- The game although a one-side was I.ifeiTStirig and a good of baseball shown. The Gode- cam were not able to connect in’s twisters and with