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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1927-11-10, Page 1* 1 4 > SXETER TIMES, ESTABLISHED 1873 1 AMALGAMATED WXETER ADVOCATE, ESTABLISHED 1887 J DECEMBER 1st, 1M4 ■hCwm $NJ / A O zi Im fl- / .e? f;■ V A z r EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 10th, 1927 FIFTY-FIFTH YEAR, NO, SSO.g Ladies’ sss *Jg i ♦i «k Ml .r fir 1 k’ b. /.. *Jr T /A M and 0 *»Winter Coats DEATH OF MRS. PROUT As we go to press we learn of the death of Mrs. Alma Prout, who has been ill in Dr. Fletcher’s hospital. Two brothers, Thomas Phair, c Vancouver, B, C-, and Wesley and wife of Battle Creek, Mich., have been here for several days owing to her illness, , -gg HEWITT—BTOK A quiet wedding 190k place on Wednesday «f last week when Mrs. Elizabeth A. Birk, of town, was unit­ ed in marriage to Mr. W. T. He­ witt, of Detroit, The wedding took place at six o’clock th$ ceremony, be­ ing performed by. Rev. D. MeTavish in the presence of a few friends. Mr. and Mrs. Hewitt will reside in town. SURPRISE AND ^PRESENTATION A surprise, in the-form of about 25 ladies, visited the home of the Rev. W. and Mrs. Down (nee Mrs. Yeo) on Friday evening of last An address of welcome was | by Miss H. Kinsman in —277 Extra Special Values at $24.75 were particularly fortunate in These come in Needlepoints, collars and cuffs in a fine assortment of We we are offering at $24.75. Etc., with the new fur •shades. a recent purchase of coats which ......................... Dunetynes, Girls’ and Misses’ Flannel Dresses We have a particularly fine range of Girls’ and Misses’ flannel dresses ranging in sizes from 2 yrs. to 20 yrs. at from $3,75 to $5.00. These are exeeptional value. ' - *> LADIES’ AND MISSES’ RAINPROOF SLICKERS IN RED, GREEN AND BLUE, CLEARING AT ONLY $3.50 EACH. III GAYTEES Overshoes and Rubbers WOMEN’S AND MISSES NEW LOW CUT OVERSHOES IN BLACK, FAWN, GREY AND FANCY'TWEEDS AT 82.75 . TO $4.25. -MADE WITH DOME FASTENERS OR ZIPPERS. Women’s ©vershoes at $2.75 . 60 PAIR WOMEN’S FOUR-BUCKLE GALOSHES, CUBAN OR LOW HEEL ON SALE’AT- ONLY $&T5 A ‘PAIR. \ . Adjusto Overshoes ADJUSTABLE OVERSHOES FOR IftlEN OR WOMEN ARE HARD TO BEAT. WE KEEP THEM IN DIFFERENT STYLES. Young Men’s Navy Galoshes NAVY GALOSHES TO MATCH THE NAVY OVERCOATS FOR YOUNG MEN. THIS IS THE NEWEST IN MEN’S OVERSHOES. i f PHONE 3? and . THANSGIVING DAY SALE OF ROASTERS GUNS, RIFLES AND SHELLS Granite Roasters $1.85 Aluminum Roasters 1.85 Sheet Iron Roasters .65 T{ Valves IN MEMORIAM For Holiday Hunters Canuck Shells $1.20 box Guns from $13.00 Up Cleaning Rods 50c. Don’tWAit for the Cold : Weather, be Ready for It Quebec HeaUrs $19 & $22 Quebec Cooks $40.00 & up Stove Boards and Coal Hods Weather Stripping 50 & 75c a box, Ash Sifters 35c Tinsmithing Furnaces iron Piping Plumbing Bibbs, Etc. Heaman’s Hardware & Paint Store .McNTf!OL“-In IdViiig memory of tytirs. Jane MdNicoi, who passed- away one year ago. Do not ask us if We miss her, Th<Sre Is Such a vacant place; .«Qft we thihg we heat her footsteps, Jipt even see her smiling-face. ;Slie has gone to bright^ regions, Safe from every gflef and card; •: i*r—: ..'.j.: Time passes and we miss her still, No other one Tier plaice can fill; We loved' Mfr, Oh, no tongue can tell, How much her and how well.. J 11-40-ltc —The FAmfyy - -I'ftin I. r-r- : i’‘. i-'|-iitH:inrn «lhi wr' . CARD OF THANKS ‘‘A, MrSct Hall de'sifes to express lief thanks to Mrs. Webber, Miss Bier- Uiig, Miss Smith and other neighbors‘God loved her too and thought it for the kindness and sympathy ex* beflt, s I tended, tb .her during the fire and To take her home with him to also to Mr. Wm. Yule fdf eavifig the rest. . ■ . I chickens. ANNIVERSARY-AND OYSTER SUPPER AT KIRKTON Anniversary services will be held in the Kirkton United church on Sunday, November 13th, at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Rev. J. M. Clarry, B.A. of London, will preach at both ser­ vices. On the following Tuesday evening the opening of the new church shed will “be celebrated by an oyster supper held in the shed and a concert given in the church. The program will consist of numbers given by the Coronada Radio Male Quartette, of London, and Miss Jean Walker, reader and impersonator, also addresses by the neighboring ministers. Admission, adults children 35 c.— Committee, Shier, Robt, Hazlewood; Rev. Foster. 75c; Silas J. L. I -f> -- - • < 'fw STABLE destroyed by fire .Fire on Sunday at noon destroyed the frame stable ot\-Mr. -Tsalah. -Hall in Exeter North. Tlie. fife brigade was called to tjie. scene but the fire was beyond control when they arriv­ ed. The fire destroyed the winter’s supply of wood and some chickens. Most of the -chickens, however, were Saved.. « BIRTHS - ■ BECKLER—In Usborne, on. Friday, November "4th, to Mr. and Mrs. Moses Beckler, a son, (Calvert Laverne.) CRONAN—In McGillivray, on Wed­ nesday, November 9th to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cronan, a daughter. MARRIAGES HEWITT—BIRK—- In Exeter on Wedriesday, November 2nd, Mrs. . __ __ D. Elizabeth A. Birk to Mr. W. HeWitt, of Detroit, by Rev. MeTavish. Insure! my friend, Insure! Thdre are things one can’t endure, Supjibsing ydtif sailing and fall off . .‘.1116 deck,*.Suii^6sing;.yoU ruin your car in a Stiiipdsihg. you’re mortgaged right dp to tlie neck, Insure! Why not? Insure! E. C. HARVEY General Insurance ,< 1 f /School Reports ROOM VI Entrance, honors—Helen. Stan- MUi; OX, -UcllJU.lL- kjuxxxpxxxx (Of AVULjl Fraser 78, Adeline Stone 78, Flor­ ence Stewart 78, Ruth Collingwood 75. Pass—-Gladys Penhale 73, L. Pomfret 70, Rowe Dinney 69, Mar­ guerite Cann 68, Marshall Dearing 68, Lloyd Freckleton 68, Kenneth Hockey 68, Howard Kerslake 66, Florence Cornish 65, Helen Hey­ wood 64, Margaret Taman 64, Nora J McInnis 64, Lois McDonald 64, Billie .-+ r'l." ------Ilurke 64, Ray Creech 64, Utah e byJ^.ev’ C* Clark 63*, Tom Ellerington 63, J.! of Exeter and ReVj J. M. Ross 63, .Bulow—Jack 57, Eileen Snell 55, Eva Pearce 54, Melvin Sims 53, Jean Pilon 52*, V*. Hodgert 52*, Bill Chambers 52*, Vera Kestle 50, Helen Walper 50*, Helen Salter 48*, Chester Cornish 43*, Hugh Walper 3 8*, Dorothy Luker 36*, Edith Kestle 33*, Dor-[ene Caldwell 21*. * means missed tests. No. on-roll 39, average attendance 3 6.9. G. S. Howard,, Principal ROOM V Jr. IV, honors—May Sims 77, Pass Ila Appleton 73, Ray Hutchinson 72 Orval Lawson 70, Reba Simmons 69, Jim Sanders 67 missed tests, Madeline Brintnell 67-, John Me­ Tavish 66, Billie Wise 62 missed tests. Below Pass—Mavis Spencer 5 8 missed one test; Freddie Eller­ ington 57, Myrtle Lee 56, Edmund Ward 55 missed one test; James Brintnell 52, Eldon Kading 48, Ai­ mer Hunkin 46, Clifford Heywood 45, Dorothy Sims 39, missed four tests; Bill Dadson 27 missed four tests; Irene Mooney and Edith Brooks absent. Sr. Ill, honors— Hazel Clark 77 and Gordon May-77. Pass—Jeanette Taman 74, Hdrold Ross 74, Norval Jones 74, Phyllis Bierling 70, Elizabeth Foote* 70, G. Appleton 67, Stanley Ward 66, Jean Stanbury ‘65, ^Charlie. Complin 65, Norman Huntdr 62. Below Pass— Billie Walters 58,., Warren Sanders 5 6, Eileen Cornish 55, Jack Pryde 50 missed one test; Dorothy Dadson 32 missed four tests. No. on roll 3 8 average attendance 36.12 MrHorton ROOM IV Junior 3rd, Class A, honors Martin 87, Bernice Delbridge 86, •Betty Complin 85, David Gibson 84, Jessie Jennings 83, Gladys Stone 82, Verdun Wells 79, Lome Howey 78, Mary Van Camp •"!, Vivian Elliott 75, Gordon Howlett 75. Pass—R. Herig 7 4, Harry Penhale 74, Mar­ jorie’Kernick 73, Dorgen Campbell 71, Charlie Cox 71, Annie Cox 70, i .’me Smith 68, Gerald Bagshaw 67 Harry Beavers 64,-Raymond Freck­ leton 62. Class B, honors—Bor­ den Sanders 91, Bobby Dinney 86, Billy Wilson 84, Donald Goodspeed 80, Eileen Sims 80, Clifton Hunter 77. Pass—Florence McDonald 69. Class C—Janette Dearing 74, Fred Simmons 71, Raymond Harry Kestle 61, John. No. on roll 3 8, average 36. of bury 81, Marjorie Complin 78, Ruth week.given | _____ which she expressed pleasure that instead of losing Mrs. Down, she was to remain in our midst, also that Mr. Downt being an <?ld Exeter boy was doubly welcome. The ladies expressed their good wishes by the presentation of ail electric heater. Mr. and Mrs. Down expressed their appreciation in a suitable reply, after which Rev. D. MeTavish sang sever­ al enlivening songs. A musical hour followed. Then appeared on the scene a very substantial lunch to which all did justice. The party closed -a very pleasant evening by .......... ----- Goodsinging “For we are Jolly Fellows.” VETERANS TAKE PART IN ARMISTICE SERVICE Thanksgiving and Armistice by an inspiring, beautiful and _ pressive service held at 11 a.m. in the Trivitt Memorial church where rest the colors of the 161 Battalion. Although the weather was very in­ clement a large number of veterans gathered and marched to the service headed by the Dashwood band. The specil speaker for the day was Rev. Major McGoun. of Lucan, who also had seen service overseas. The theme of his discoih'se was “Faith” and many personal reminiscences of sol­ dier-life in the trenches were depict­ ed. He especially emphasized the high ideals for which our soldiers fought and died and .cautioned the returned men to daily live up to the high standards of faith and’ unself­ ishness that were ‘exhibited by .them and their deceasedk^R^nirades on the fields of Flanders?T&e Targe phoir led in the music for the occasion and a svitahl*' thanksgiving n-fb.*"*- v/ns beautifully rendered. The cd.fi 5. itself was fittingly decorated with wreaths of poppies, the altar flow­ ers mauve and white chrysanthe­ mums bMur —ift of Miss Ethel Bissett in memory .of her ’ brother Harold, who was killed in action. The service over the veterans and citizens marched to the soldiers’ memorial monument where a brief serice was held, tlm sn«Rkers being Reeve W. D. Sanders,♦Rev. J. Foote, Rev. D. MeTavish and the benedic­ tion by Rev. McGoun, after which the veterans marched to their place of starting and were disbanded by Col. W. J. Heaman. HURON WARDEN AND WIFE HONORED BY COUNCILLORS Members of the Huron County Council and their wives on the even­ ing of November 1 took, possession of the home of Warden and Mrs. Klopp, of Zurich, who were married recently. Under the chairmanship of Reeve Robert Coultes of East Wawanosh, an address expressing high appreciation of Warden Klopp and conveying best wishes to him and his bride, was read by Reeve J. W. Beattie, of Seaforth, while Reeve McQuaid, of McKillop, pre­ sented them with a handsome chime clock. Following this fteeve San­ ders, of Exeter, and Mrs. Sanders were presented with a beautiful um­ brella stand by Reeve Hayes, of Stephen and Reeve Henneberg, of Wroxeter. County Clerk Holman then presented three miniature China prides to Councillors Beattie,- Hayes iihdi^Henneberg as a Suggestion that they follow the good example of War­ den Klopp and Reeve Sanders in. for- sakiiig single blessedness. After the presentations all ■ repaired ,, to the tbwn hall, where an addit'ioh'ai pro­ gram of music, songs, speeches and dancing were carried out. The County Council Imperial Quartet- Sun- im- I Opening of New United Church j at Grand BendA I Rev. Robt. Hicks dedicates new church—Large crowds in spite of J, Inclement Weather- The congregation of the Grand Bend United church of Canada open­ ed their fine new church for public worship on Sunday, the dedicatory service in the afternoon being con­ ducted by Rev. Robt- Hicks, B.D., of St. Thomas, President of the London Stanburv: c°ninS pastdr of the .cjlurcii'.'-Tn spite of the inclement weather* large congregations packed the building Mr. Hicks again occupied the pul-* pit in the evening and delivered, a most timely message-on “A Three* fold Imperative.” When man cat-* ches a vision of the world's need he The church was presented to- that cho'ir furnished inspiring music. The thank-offering for the day must needs give his life to meet Hiat need. At all of the services the amount close to 8500, Visitors were present from Exeter, Parkhill, Grand Bend United Church “r-* & S’ 5. *T t Smith 66, Payne 60. attendance GoodspeedM. ROOM III II, honors-.—Warren May 84, Pearce S3, Barbara Atkinson Sr. Ruth 82 and Doris Harvey 82,‘ Jack Doerr 1 SO, Marion Powell 79’, Reggie Mc­ Donald 79 and Bobby Ellerington 79, Jack Jjsnnings 78, Ray_Gentnner 78 and Smith Jones Helen Jr. I, Jones _ . _ Fitzgerald 84, Isabel Appleton 83, Lorraine Armstrong 82 and Vernon Heywood 82, Lillian Hodgert 80, M. Harness 79, Margaret Campbell 7 8, Barbara Dinney 77, Eileen Andrew 77 and Roy Campbell 77, Bruce Burke 7 6. Pass—Marjery Hey­ wood 74, Gail Browning 70, Gerald Cornish 60. No. on roll 3 4, aver-1 age attendance 32.7. N. Medd ROOM III • Sr. II, honors—-Almira Brintnell 79, Howard Laverty 78, Irehp Van Camp 75. Pass—Charlie 'Snell 74*’ Gertrude Com'plin 74, Gordon San-, ders 71, Robena Hunkin 69, Marion Walper 69, Orville Webber 68, F. Snell 66, Violet Luker 66, Lloyd Gentnner 65, Lloyd Stanlake 61, Cecil Smith 59. Jr. II, honors—E‘. Stanbury 80, Billy Kydd 7 8. Pass —Jack Kernick 73, David Kestle 72, Murray Madge 70, Victor Lut- Doris Greene 78, Ethel 77. Jr. II, honors—Leonard 81, Jack Gibson 80. Pass— Bawden 69, Jack Brintnell 68 honors—Stewart Fuke 87, R. 85, Lloyd Jones 84, Gerald Rev. J. Morley Colling, Minister three times during the day, it being estimated that over "300 people wei at the services. In the afternoon many persons were unable to gain admittance and were- turned away. The morning service* conducted by the pastor, was one of the most im­ pressive services ever attended by •many who were privileged to be pre­ sent. Mr.’ Colling delivered a very eloquent and inspirational sermon from the text ‘‘'The Church’s Beau­ tiful Garments.” At this service foufi’Were presented for baptism and-' thirty-six new members . were re­ ceived into the church fellowship, certainly a ’fitting tribute to the splendid work being carried on. in this rural community. At the afternoon service Rev. R. Hicks officially dedicated the church to the service of Almighty God, for the reading of the Holy Scriptures; the’preaching of the word of God; the administration of the Holy Sac­ raments and for air other exercises of religious worship and service, according to the .rules and regulat­ ions of the United church of Canada. Conference by the members of the Session, the Board of Stewards and thb* Trustees. For his sermon Mr. •Hicks -sp’okefon “Building the City of God” aii.d’he pointed out that the KingdomS^t-God was coming slowly’ but surely, o ..... ... •" Centralia, London, St. Thomas, Sar­ nia, Detroit,- Buffalo, St, Marys, Stratford and other places. The new church is the outcome of the. union betw-'m the Presbyterians and the Methodists *f Grand Bend. The corner stone was laid on May 24 th and torday a very handsome and imposing building of red rug brick with all the modern equipment for the needs of religious education adorns what was at one time part of the recreation grounds on the road leading’ ths Jake. It is a credit to the people"of Ffibcc8%’iEn?inTy*5'ffi? - to the untiring efforts of the minis­ ter, Rev. MUTIey Colling, and the various committees who have charge of the undertaking. It has a seat­ ing capacity of nearly 400 and it is the first rural, church in Ontario to' be equipped with indoor toilets. The property and buildings could not be duplicated for less than $25,000. Throughout the summer camp ser­ vices have been held in the open have been largely attended by members and campers. When weather has been inclement the ser­ vices have been held in the large shed covered with galvanized iron and floored .'”,ith cement. ; ’.Next Sunday the opening services will be continueu when Rev. J. W. Hibbert, of London, will preach at 11.15 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. The of­ ficers of the church are as follows; Minister, Rev J. M. Colling. Session, Stephpn Webb, John Love, Clerk; John Gill, Wm. Patterson, J. W. Holt/ Thos. Love. Trustees, Andrew Turnbull, Aaron Ireland, Isa-ac Best- ard, Jr. Board of Stewards, Albert Morenz, Joseph Oliver, W. J. Lovie, .T. Sherritt, John Eagleson, Arthur .Baker, Thos. Love, Treas. Build­ ing Committee, the Minister, John Love, Thos. Webb. Stephen Webb, Thos. Love, John Gill, Andrew Turn­ bull. Finance Committee, The Min­ ister, Aaron Ireland, Lloyd Taylor, Isaac Bestard, Baker, W. E. Turnbull. Chicken- Pie Supper On Monday evening a hot chicken­ pie supper was held" in the shed and about five hundred people sat down to a sumptuous repast, the tables being loaded with good things to eat provided by the ladies. The supper was followed by a splendid program put on by Mr. W. R..G011I- ding’s orchestra of Exeter, which in­ cluded varied numbers of vocal and instrumental music. Rev. D. Me- ,, Tavish, of Exeter, conveyed the greetings of the Huron Presbytery to the congregation. and the the Finance Committee, The Min- Jr., Ed. Gill, Win. ■w*** •/ County Council Imperial Quartet— -- ---- - - . , • ,,ex-warden Irwin, Warden Klopp and I man 70, Tom Williard 6 6, Walter Councillors Haves and Sanders——de- c’’ 1 . i «r>Councillors Hayes and Sanders—de­ lighted those assembled with several selections and parodies. Mrs. Hol­ man presided at the piano. Bright addresses were given by ex-wardens C. A. Robertson, M.LtA., of. Col- borne and B. W. F. Beavers, of Exe­ ter and councillors McNabb, of Grey, and Lee, of Goderich. Councillor Hayes then took charge of the pro­ gram of dances, to the music furnish­ ed by Mr. Weaver and daughter violin' and piano. Following the company returned to the den’s home, where Mrs. Klopp Vided a dainty lunch. with this War- pro- Davis 61. Class 1, honors—'Hilton Sanders 82, Hazel Snell 81, Billy Pomfret 80, Orville Snell 80, Lee­ land Webber 79, Lillian McDonald 76. Pass—Donald Winer 71, Irene f, Fred Lee 64, Lloyd Mary Taylor 54, Clifford No. on roll 35, average 35. M. M. Rowe PRIMARY Doris MacLean, Teddy Freda Class 6,—Alva Elliott, T. Jean Wilson, M. Beavers, .Senders, Sidney Stire. Class . Anderson, Bruce Cann, R. Pass— Kernick 67 Hunter 62, I Quance 44. attendance * 7 John Collingwood Class 6 AUTOS COLLIDE On Saturday evening an auto ac­ cident took place at the Trivitt Me­ morial church cornei’ when a car driven by Mr. Eli Coultis was run into by another car from Wingham which was travelling north. Mr. Coultis was in the act Of turning the corner when the accident occurred. Both cars were somewhat damaged but no one was hurt. We Can Help You to See Better Our method of testing is most com­ plete and our prices moderate. Of­ fice hours 9.30 to 12 a.m. and 1.3® to 5 p.m. Evening by appointment S. FITTON Phone 75w. OPTOMETRIST Centralia Church $A The spell of fine weather that has prevailed for weeks Was broken on Saturday when this section.Was yi$it- -ed with the'first .tali 6f sjiow and on Sunday morning the ground 'was covered With a mantlo of the beauti­ ful and a few cutters were out on the streets. The. icy’ roads made conditions hMardods tor holiday motorists1 and. maity cars took to ,the ditch. Flowers that have been* blooming nil foil were cut down, by the frost. Mdny of the cattle/have- been brought irt from the fields. A fresh fall of snow Sunday night made conditions ideal for hunters who spent the holiday in the woods. Class Wilson, Moore. Hockey, Norman 5,—-Jacl; Delbridge, Josie Kerslake, Clarence MacDonald, Ernie Harker, Dorothy Smith. Class 4,—Grace Snell El­ dred Simmons, Betty; Hogarth, Doris Payne, Philippa Harness, Doreen Simms. Class 3, Alymer- MacDon­ ald, Ethel Kidd, Lloyd Hewitt, Kath­ leen Kestle, Neil MacDohald, Ste­ wart Cann, Vera. Rpll.em..,Clads 2,-r- Marjory Madge, PAtsy Russell/ M^r-. aaret Melville, .Pilon, Ross M •drew Jones, No. aficc 36.78, , iponald' Grahatib JT ___ Moore. Class J.-—-Am Blerling, Robert Southoott, B , 'Tim' Stire, Freda Stire. on roll 41, average attend* On Thursday evening, November 17 th a hot fowl supper wfll be serv­ ed in the new shed from 5 to 8 p.m. After the supper, a, fine program will be given in the church audi* torlum by “The Favorite, Four*’ of London. Come and -dj$ar them. Your last chance, to hear;these en-, tertainers this sedsdn. Reserve the date, November lYth. Come and en­ joy a good hot shftper and a delight­ ful, program. For supper, an d cdn* idett’, admission,’‘adults 65 c, ehfidrem r$6c. • TEE OPENING DANCE OF THE SEASON WILL BE HELD IN THE OPERA HOUSE >4 L. Fultbn FEED! ' FEED! FEED! We have a surplus of Splendid mill Feed, ■ Shorts, Feed Flour. f Get in^your supply while We have it>^- HARVEY BROS. FRI., NOV. 25th EVERYBODY COW AND ENJOY The brand new floor. Gents $1.00, tax included ladies please PROVIDE lunch liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinininiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiii S 9 &