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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1927-10-06, Page 1UXETER TIMES, ESTABLISHED 1873 4JXBTBR ADVOCATE, ESTABLISHED 1887 I amalgamated M UM EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 6th, 1927 FIFTY-FOOTTH YBAB, NO. 280* T PHONE 3? III Hulringham Coats We are local selling agents for the well known Northway and Hurlingham makes of Coats. These brands are recognized as among the best in the trade. Over one hundred Ladies’ and Misses’ Coats to choose from. A fine range of Children’s coats Men’s Overcoats, Etc Latest Styles Newest Colors Low Prices Navy Overcoats, light and dark tweeds, Lovat shades &c for young men. Also darker grey ulsters and fly-front Spring and Fall coats for older men. Bariecloth Overcoats We are agents for the famous Bariecloth Overcoats for men. need of buying a fur coat if you have one of these. Warmest and most durable overcoat you can buy, at many dollars less than a fur coat. Boys’ Overcoats and Suits Full range of the famous plush-lined overcoats for small boys. Boys wearing these warm overcoats do not mind the cold weather. Also a full range of Alert Brand overcoats for larger boys. * Boys’ School Suits .$5,48 and 89 These prices’ beat any catalogue house in Ontario. When .you can buy a good suit for school right up to the largest size at $5 to $9 you are getting it at the right price. Children’s Coats at $3.95 Clearing of good quality coats up to 14 year sizes. Not this year’s coats but good serviceable garments to clear at $3.95. Also a number of ladies’ coats clearing at $5.00 and $9.00 each. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Having started a butcher business in Exeter North I am now prepared to give service to the public. Home­ made Sausage and Headcheese our specialty. Call or phone 228—Lewis Kirk, Proprietor. Ij il FOR FALL PAINTING INSIDE AND OUT, USE LOWE BROS. PAINTS COVERS MORE AND LASTS LONGER I Odds and Ends in Our Paint Stock For the Odd Job at clean-out Prices. 40 Cans VARNISH STAIN Regular 35c. for 20c. a can 25 Cans ENAMEL, Regular 85c. for <JOc.; Regular $1.50 for $1.00 20 quarts D. S. W. READY-MIXED PAINT 89e. to clear .. FLIT FLIT Destorys flies, etc. 50c and $1.25 a hot. <■ Johnson’s Floor Wax 75c. a lb. Liquid Wax 85c, $1.45 a bot. Cowe Ease Keeps flies off cattle, horses $1.00 per can ELECTRIC WAXER To Rent $2.00 per day QUEBEC HEATERS QUEBEC COOKS $20.00 up $40.00 up 4‘THE ROMANCE OF CANADA” A beautiful pageant showing the past history of Canada and a glimpse into the future will be presented in James St. United church on Tuesday evening, October 11th, at 8 o’clock. About forty characters are included in the pageant which is interspersed with readings, monologues solos, etc. The beautiful performance is being staged by the young people of Eg- mondyille United church, under the leadership of Mrs. B. Johnson, their chOir leader and sponsored here by the young people of James Street church. If you miss seeing it you miss a rare treat. Presented before the grand stand in Goderich and re­ peated a second time by request. Don’t fail to be present. Admis­ sion 35c, children under 12, 25c. Tickets are on sale by members of the League. Get your ticket now. < iHeaman’s Hardware & Paint Store CARD OF THANKS yhe brothers and sisters of the late Miss Nancy J. 'tom desire to ex­ press their sincere thanks to the neighbors and friends for the kind­ ness and Sympathy expressed dur- their bereavement. . CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Kestle and th© family of Rev. X D. Kestle Wish to thank their many friends and neighbors for the .'kindness shown them in their re­ cent sad bereavement, also for the beg-utiful floral tributes, and these •Mio so kindly loaned their cars, ( ADDRESS AND PRESENTATION On Thursday evening a number of young people gathered at the home of Mr. Robert Gambrill and on be­ half of the members of Main St, church orchestra, presented him with an address and presentation of a lovely set o< ebony brushes in case and a fountain pen. Mr. Frank Wil- fond road the address, and Miss Dor­ othy QMassick made the,, presentation An enjoyable time was spent in var­ ious amusements and a dainty lunch was served. DIED IN VICTORIA HOSPITAL Mr. George Snell, who has been receiving treatment in Victoria Hos­ pital, London, and who last week underwent a minor operation, pass­ed away Wednesday morning in his 69th - THE At RASPBERRIES IN OCTOBER Mr. Philip Hern brought into the office a raspberry branch on which more than forty raspberries were formed, Six of them were large and fully ripe while the others were of various sizes. It showed wonderful growth for the second crop. DOWN—YEO A quiet wedding was solemnized in the Grafton United church, on Tuesday, October 4th, when Rev. C. W. De Mille, B.A., president of the Bay of Quinte Conference, assisted by Rev. A. McLaughlin, B.A.,BD., pastor of the Grafton church, united in marriage Mrs. Ada Yeo, of Ex- eer, Ont., and Rev. J. Wesley Down, of Centreton in the Bay of Quint© Conference. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Grafton Manse, by Mrs. (Rev.) A. McLaugh­ lin. Following the reception Rev. and Mrs. Down left on a motor trip to Ottawa and Montreal GORED BY B.OAR, LEG IS LAID OPEN Mr. A. H. Doupe, of Usborne, met with an unfortunate accident on Wednesday of last week when he was gored by an infuriated boar and the muscles of- his right leg were cut to the bone from the knee to the hip by a tusk of the animal. Fortunately Mr, Doupe. was able to climb over a near-by fence or the resuls would undoubtedly have been much more serious. 'Dr. Graham was called from town and it was found necessary to place numerous stitches in the various layers of the muscles. Mr. Doupe has suffered considerable pain as a result. The E. H. S. athletes are looking forward to the County Meet at Sea­ forth on Friday where they will compete for the McMillan trophy. GLADMAN—PICKARD Autumn leaves and fern combined with gladioli and other'autumn flow­ ers were the appropriate setting of one of the season's prettiest wed­ dings in Exeter, when on Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Marguerite Verity, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pickard, became the bride of Melville Fowler Gladnfan, B.A., bar­ rister, of London, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Gladman, of London. Gay little bouquets of leaves and flowers also marked the pews for the sixty guests at the wedding. Rev. D. D. McTavish, pastoi’ of the church performed the ceremony, assisted by Rev. -Dr. D. M. Ramsey, of Toronto, uncle of the bride. Mr. Charles E. Wheeler, organist of. ^t. Andrew’s United “chuidf;i£olidOn, • played the wedding music, and also accom­ panied Mrs. A. F. Passmore, of ; ronto, aunt of the bridegroom, when 1 Gon. she sang very sweetly “For You Alone.” Mrs. Passmore was gown­ ed in Napoleon blue georgette and black velvet,, a black velvet hat and fox fur. She also wore a corsage . of Butterfly roses. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Her French gown of ivory georgette was studded, with brilliants and the tulle veil was arranged in Juliet cap style under a coronet of orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of Ophelia roses, showered with lily-of-the-valley. Attending the bride was Miss Grace Carling, of To­ ronto, a cousin. Miss Carling’s French gown"-* was of. shell pink georgette, with which she wore a black velvet picture hat and carried Ophelia roses. Little Miss Marion Gladman, sister of the bridegroom was flower girl, frocked in blue taf­ feta and georgette, wearing a ban­ deau of blue georgette and tiny French flowers and carrying a bas­ ket of old-fashioned flowers. The bridegroom was assisted by Mr. Walter Thomson, barrister, of Lon­ don and the ushers were Mr. Frank McHardy-Smith ahd Mr. Charles Gladman, also of London. Follow­ ing the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride’s par­ ents, where autumn .flowers were used, and on the bride’s table was a dainty arrangement of Ophelia roses, pink tulle and ivory alter candles. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pickard, the latter wearing black' georgette and velvet over flesh georgette and black hat, and carrying orchids and lily of the valley and Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Gladman, Mrs. Gladman gowned in black transparent velvet and black fringed scarf and black velvet and Satin hat and wearing a corsage bou­ quet of red roses, received with the bridal party. Mr. and Mrs. Gladman left by motor for Montreal and points east. The bride’s travelling costume included a becoming French blue georgette dress, coat of the same shade trimmed with mole, and hat to match. On their return Mr. and Mrs. Gladman will reside at 1172 Richmond street, North Lon­ don. • The bridegroom’s gift to the bride was a pretty lace bar pin set with diamonds while to the brides­ maid he gave a sterling silver Vanity case, and to the flower girl a silver ring set with a blue stone, The best man and ushers received silver pen knives. The gifts to the bride and groom were many and beautiful, and they were displayed in the library for the reception. Among those from a distance who attended the Wadding were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Verity;' Mr. and Mrs. W. Davidson, Mr; and Mi's. Wilton Hickon, Mr. and Mrs. Passmore, Rev, Dr. Ramsey Mrs. F. Burnett, Mrs. Geo. Washing­ ton and Miss Grace Carling, all of Toronto; Mr, and Mrs, Wm. Verity and Mellicent, Miss Jean Pickard Mr. and Mrs. Clias. Verity ana* son Reg­ inald and Mr. Percy Verity, of Brant­ ford; Mr. and Mrs. H. Pickard, j>f Haileybury; Mr ’ " Gladman and family, Mr, C. E. Wh©61er and Mr, Witwain, of London; Mr, Durward, of Mitchell* year. LATE NANCY J, TQM Victoria Hospital, London, on Sunday, Oct. 2nd, following an oper­ ation there passed away Miss Nancy J, Tom, second daughter of the* pio­ neers, the late James B. and Mary A. Tom, who came to Usborne in the year 1853 and hewed themselves a home out of the forest two and one half miles east of Main and Huron Streets, where the deceased was born and spent her girlhood days moving to Exeter with her parents in the year 1883. With the exception of a year in New York city with an uncle and aunt, she has spent her life in this community. One brother James K. predeceased her and her father and mother passed on some years ago. Of the family there are left John Elgin Tom, I.P.S., of Goderich Thurza Helen Sweet, of Exeter; Gregory H. Tom, principal of Strath­ cona school, Vancouver; Mary A., of Exeter and Senator Frank W- K. Tom, of Toledo, Ohio. The funeral was held from her home on Main St. Tuesday afternoon conducted by her Pastor, Rev. D. McTavish. Mr, and Mrs. J. E. Tom, and Senator F. W. K. and Mrs. Tom attended the funeral SUCCESSFUL BANQUET The Exeter Chambers of Com­ merce together with the members of the Woman’s Institute held a very successful banquet in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening of last week to inaugurate the activities of both organizations for the fall and win­ ter. About one hundred sat down to well-laden tables that were beau­ tifully decorated with flowers and candles. After partaking of a sump­ tuous repast a short program of ad-, We Can Help You to See Better Our method of testing is most plete and our prices moderate, fice hours 9.30 to 12 a.m. and to 5 p.m, Evening by appointment S. FITTON Phone 75w. ChBTOMETRIS'JI cons,” ot- 1.3ft I Cj- I REEVE SANDERS WRITES OF HIS TRIP OVERSEAS We are pjeasedrto print this week the first instalment of a series of articles written by Reeve W. D. Sanders on his recent trip abroad. Exeter, October 3, 1927 Mr. Editor: Just a brief Europe. Mrs. Montreal July .1 steamer Minnedosa, which made a record trip. The sail down the St. Lawrence River was very interest­ ing, the scenery on both sides being very picturesque. We passed thro the Straits of Belle Isle on Sunday, July 10th, where one gets a very good view of the bleak coasts of Nova Scotia, New Foundland and Labrador. At this point we passed numberless iceburgs of all sizes and designs, some of which we passed fairly close, giving us a splendid view of their immensity and beauty. We were Unformed the way they es­ cape the icebergs at night, is to take the temperature of the water at short intervals, by way of lowering a bucket about 20 feet into the water, and if found at a lower tem­ perature than usual, every precau­ tion is taken to avoid danger. The captain was very congenial, and the officers and crew, were ever ready to contribute to the comfort and en­ tertainment of the passengers. It was said the trip proved to be a re- outline of our visit to Sanders and I left 8th on the C. P. O. POST-NUPTIAL RECEPTION A very pleasant social event of the past week was the post-nuptial! reception of Mrs. Malcolm C. Flet­ cher on Wednesday afternoon, Sept, 28 th. Receiving along with Mrs, Fletcher were Mrs; R. G. Seldoii an# the former’s mother, Mrs, Nightin­ gale, of Wallaceburg, Mrs. Flet­ cher being gowned in green georg­ ette with a corsage bouquet of Ophe­ lia roses. Little Miss Marjorie June Norsworthy, of Glencoe, admitted the guests. Miss E. Murphy, R, N. of London, showed the guests to the dining-room where Mrs. G. H. C. Norsworthy, of Alvinston, poured tea and Mrs. C. Ay Norsworthy, of Glen­ coe, and Mrs. Bert Howe, of London, served. Beautiful asters and glad­ ioli were the floral decorations while the table was covered with a Madeira cloth with tall pink tapers in silver holders at the corners. STORES ENTERED AND f CULPRITS ARE IN JAH/ Some time late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning the stores of Jones & May and South- cott: Bros, were broken into and the tills rifled of small change, When the stores were opened in the morning it was found that someone had broken in during the night but that little, it any, of the general store goods had been disturbed. The various tills, however, had be'en cleaned out of the little change that is usually left in them. A bas­ ket of peaches was taken from St uthcott Bros, and the basket, half filled, was found beside a fence, On Thursday morning shortly before seven o’clock a telephone message was received from Zurich by the constables of town stating that two young men, who had broken into a store there, were being held. In the meantime it was also learned that an auto belonging to Mr. C. Lee which had been left standing in. front of the Central Hotel had been stolen. Constables W. J. Bissett and E. Willis went to Zurich, identi­ fied Mr. Lee’s car and with Pro­ vincial Officer A. Whitesides brought the two young men to Exeter. At Zurich the men had entered a store through a rear window but in gain­ ing admission upset some things which aroused some of the neigh­ bors, They went around a block and on returning to the auto they were covered by a shot gun and held until arrested. The young men stated here that they had gone to Seaforth after leaving Exeter but on seeing the nightwatchman there they had come back to Zurich. A gasoline pump was broken into at Kippen the same evening and it is supposed it a, us the work of these men. The names .of the young men are Henry Seiber, and Norman Pick­ ard, of Hay Tp. They are at pres­ ent in Goderich jail having been re­ manded for a week. with Mr. B. W. F. Beavers acting as chairman. Mr. Beavers pointed out that the Chamber of Commerce was an organization interested in pro­ moting the welfare of the community in an advisory capacity but without authority. One of its aims is to create a community spirit. Mrs. Beavers for the Women’s In­ stitute gave a very interesting ad­ dress, outlining the early history t and growth of Exeter. The late James Willis and wife were the first settlers within its present limits coming here in 1832, theirs being the only white man’s habitation v-ithin twenty miles in every direc- ' . In 1833 Wm. McConnell set­ tled near the Aux Sable river. He was the contractor who afterwards chopped out the London road for the Canada Company. There was little improvement in the place until the coming of Isaac Carling in 1847 who started a tannery and store. In 185 2 James Pickard came to Exeter and developed a business that was one of the most prosperous in the province. The first postmaster was Wm. Sanders. The mails were car­ ried by John Rattenbury, of Clinton between Goderich an'd London and the return trip was usually made in a week. Exeter was incorporated as a village in 1873 and the first council elected was Isaac Carling, Reeve; James Pickard, W. H. Verity John Trick and Edward Drew, Councillors. Michael Eacrett was appointed clerk and Robert Sanders treasurer. Exeter at one time had a greater population than at pre­ sent. That was just before the Ver­ ity Plow Works moved to Brantford a number of. families moving to that city with them. For the past 15 years the population has increased on an average of one a year. Beavers gave many more ing figures but space will mit us printing all. Mr. James Morley was speaker. Was back. Exeter Horticultural Society, re­ marks being frequently made by vis­ itors as to the cleanliness and beauty of our town. He also spoke of our splendid factories but stated that we did not have enough of them. Some effort should be made to try to induce some factories to locate here. Mr. Morley touched on the splendid celebrations that have been held in Exeter this summer and an effort should be made to see that all holidays were fittingly cele­ brated. He deplored the fact that there was hot a band in Exeter es­ pecially as we have one of the best band leaders in the province in" the person of Mr. H. Gidley. Miss McKenzie, of the H. S. staff, was the next speaker and spoke along lines of community uplift. She praised the work of teaching music in the school and of the med­ ical inspection. One force that is not being capitalized is the teen-age boys and girls. There is a lack of opportunity for participating in team games and physical execrises. She suggested the cleaning out of the weeds above the dam and the providing of dressing houses so that swimming might be more fully enjoyed. She made many other splendid suggestions for work Among boys afed girls. Some good suggestions were offer­ ed by others and showed that many things might be accomplished place Exeter in the foreground. Mrs, interest- not yer- next that the He said that a town not going ahead was going He paid a compliment to the Horticultural Society, the passengers succumbing to sea sickness, so that most everyone was able to enjoy the various forms of entertainment. One meets some very fine people, which leaves very pleasant memories of the occasion. Thursday, July 1-1 th, we sighted the coast of Ireland, and the following day, July 15 th at 12 o’clock, noon, we landed at Liverpool, from which place we took the train to Black­ burn, Lancashire, where Mrs. San­ ders’ mother resides, where, need­ less to say a very hearty welcome awaited us. My first impression of England was its picturesque appear­ ance, and the permanance of all structural work. Lancashire, which is situated in the North of England is particularly adapted for the manu­ facture of paper, cotton, silk and woolen goods, owing to the damp­ ness of the climate, which is neces­ sary for the successful manufacture of the above mentioned articles thus the most noticeable things in the tuwns were the numerous tall chim­ neys. We had the p’^asure of visit­ ing both the cotton and paper mill, and saw both commodities in the process of manufacture, which was very interesting. July 19th we at­ tended the opening of the Gladstone dock, Liverpool, by their Majesties King George and Queen Mary, the occasion being celebrated by a very extensive civic parade. The princi­ pal streets were beautifully decorat­ ed. We were fortunate in obtain­ ing a good view of their Majesties, being only a few feet from where they passed in front of Georges Hall. The sale of tickets being closed many weeks in advance, we were unable to obtain, .any, but through the courtesy of one of the superior officers, we were privileged to gain admission, which, we considered a special favor, after making it known we were from Canada, thus afford­ ing us a good view of their Majesties sailing into the dock, where the formal ceremony pertaining to the opening was performed. We went to Blackpool by auto, saw a large stretch of beautiful country and ex­ ceptionally good roads. Blackpool is a very popular summer resort in the North of England having a won­ derful concrete promenade about one and a half miles in length and about seventy-five feet wide along the sea front. There is a wide stretch, of sandy shore, where the children find lots of entertainment. One of the striking features at the seaside resorts, are the large, well- equipped day nurseries, where sm&ll children can he taken care of by the hour or day at a very small cost, which gives the parents a chance to enjoy some recreation and pleasure. Every form of popular amusement I is to be found there. The tower of Blackpool can be seen for many miles around. It is a steel struc­ ture several hundred feet in height with an elevator running to the top and serves as an observatory. South­ port also is a very beautiful sum-1 mer resort. The sea is receeding and has been for a number of years, leaving a vast stretch of sandy shore, There is a beautiful marine1 I drive and lake, which affords every kind of boating, surrounded by Con­ crete walls extending about a mile, which is not effected by the tide, thus assuring pleasure, and safety at all times. The botanical gardens are laid out very* pictureXqUely. Sev­ eral tennis courts and bowling greens, also all other popular amuse­ ments. We took a drive out in the' agricultural district, saw some very good fields of grain, but the ihost notable was the) perfect Crops of potatoes all in bloom, seemingly free from any fungus disease and the destruction by bugs, the latter being unknown in England.(To be continued) i STILL IN BUSINESS We are still in the grocery business in our old stand and will be pleased to meet all our old ..customers and friends again The recent sale of our stock fell through at the last minute and we will continue to serve the public as usual. W. IT. HARNESS DANCE In Rink Saturday Night Avalon Orchestra in Attendance Dome Theatre FRIDAY /IND SATURDAY October 7th and Sth Louise Fazenda in ife. FINGER PRINTSMrs. (Dr.) Anderson and her daughter, Mrs. (Dr.) McAlister, of ^Winnipeg, visited with Mr. and Mrs. S. Fitton for several days during the past week. On Tuesday Mr? and Mrs. John Drew motored up from Toronto to visit With ’ Mr. and Mrs. Fitton. A reception was tendered to' Mr, and Mrs. T. Whitney Coates at the home of the latter’s parents, Mr, and Mrs, Wm. Hoflgert, on Thursday ev­ ening of last Week. Mr. and Mrs, Coates had just returned from a Wedding trip to Detroit, Lansing arid Bellevue, Mich. The home was beautifully decorate# with flowers and about sixty-relatives and friends spent a very enjoyable evening. A dainty lunch was served. A great mass meeting and con­ ference will be held in James St. United church oti Friday evening, October 7th at 8 o’clock, This con­ ference will include all the pastoral charges of south Huron, inspira­ tional addresses will be given by Rev, Or, J. A, Srkngeour, M.A., foreign missionary to Trinidad and ReV, Dr. A. D. McKinnon, of the Caribou District, 0.0, Don’t fail to hear these splendid meh. •a DEATHS TOM—In Victoria Hospital, London, on Sunday, October 1st, Nancy J. Tom, of Exeter, HALL—In St. Paul, Minn., on Mon­ day, October 3rd, 1927, Archie Hall, son Of Richard and Mary Ahn Haljl, aged 25 years. IN MEMORIAM SHAPTON—In loving memory mother, Mrs. Thomas ojiapiuji, who passed away one year ago, October 7th, 1926. Daughter and Sobs. our dear Shaptoh. of ahd Mrs. F, and and and w. Mrs. Mrs, Mrs. to Dr. John Ward has purchased residence .of Mr. B. M. Francis William St., the transfer to take place July 1st of next year. In the deal Mr. Francis gets the vacant lot across the road recently purchased by Dr, Ward from Mr. A. Harness. the on COMEDY USUAL ADMISSION Felts in black and colored, the popular hat for all occasions. Very complimentary ate the comments re­ garding our velvet hats. There is style in design and trimming, com­ bined with good material and good workmanship that make Our haf so popular. The prices are moderate. We Invite you to call A. YELLAND DOMINION LIFE assurance co. Head Office, Waterloo, Ontario Clinton G. Morlock Agent, Ctedlton, Ont. Telephone r 5 l(MMt<?