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LOCAL news
Mr. Ed. Kestle is confined to his
lied through illness.
Mr. H. O. Southcott is in Toronto
this week on business.
Mrs. Smith and two sons, of De
troit, who attended the Moon re
union at Grand Bend on Saturday,
visited
Pearce
Mr.
turned
week after visiting with their daugh
ter, Mrs. D. S. McInnis, of Paisley,
for about three weeks.
Rev. Mr. Irwin, of Centralia, oc
cupied the pulpit of Main St. United
church Sunday evening and preacli-
with Mr. and Mrs. W.
and family.
and Mrs. Samuel Sweet
home the latter part of
C.
re-
the
ed a very splendid sermon. Rev.
Mr. Moorehouse conducted anniver
sary services at Whalen on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Horatio Reynolds
motored to Toronto last Thursday
to attend the funeral of Mr. Rey
nolds neice, Mrs, O. Gilbrath, a
daughter of the late Harry Beemer,
who some years ago was station
operator at the G.T.R. Exeter.
HOME AND SCHOOL PICNIC
Representatives from the Home
and School Clubs of Goderich. Clin
ton. Seaforth and Exeter met at
Bayfield on Tuesday afternoon June
19th for the purpose of forming a
county organization, and also enjoy
ed a social time together. About 60
members were present, and aftei’
enjoying lunch, impromptu addres-
Grand Bend
of the gut
manner.
Wednesday and
Saturday Nights
WRIGHT BROS.
Celebrated eight-pijj
Orchestra
e
ses were given by the following lad
ies: Mrs. Downs, president of the
Home and School Club, '■'of Clinton;
Mrs. Palmer, president of the God-.'
erivh Club: Mrs, Browning, pres
ident of the Exeter dub and Mrs.
Archibald, president of the Seaforth
duo. whj also acted as chairman
thering in a very efficient
Mrs. Gaudier, of Clinton,
Redditt, bf Goderich, who
president of the County,
a short review of the spl
it which is being done in
Gode Misses Medd and McLean
teachers, also gave short talks. Fol
lowing the ladies, addresses by Mr.
Beavers. Exeter; Stonehouse, prin
cipal of Victoria School, Goderich; !
Elliott, M Clinton; and W. G. Medd.
M. L. A.. .>f Exeter. It was a very
enjoyable and profitable afternoon
An executive meeting is to be held
in Goderich in July to complete ar
rangements for the affiliation with
the Provincial Federation.
FRANCIS RE-UNION
The eigth annual reunion of the
Francis family was held on Wednes
day, June 13th, at the home of Mr.
and Mrs, John Holbrook, Croswell,
Mich. A sumptuous dinner was ser
ved in the orchard at 12:30 after
which various games were played,
principally baseball and quoits. Mr.
John Francis, of London, Ont., the
president of the association, pres
ided at the business and social hour
at 4 p.m. The following officers
were elected for the ensuiny year:-
John Francis, London, Ont., pres
ident; B. M. Francis, Exeter, first
viee-pres.; John Francis, Jr., Cros
well Mich., 2nd vice-pres.; Charles
Francis, secretary and Roy Fletcher
treasurer. The reunion next year
will be held in Ontario. Those who
attended from a distance were Rev.
W. J. Francis, of Dexter, Mich.; T’.
Vile, of Newaygo, Mich.; Mr. Henry
Francis, Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Francis
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Francis, Mr.
and Mrs. Wilfred Shapton, Mr. and
Mrs. John Fletcher, of Exeter; Mr.
and Mrs. A. O. Francis, of St. Marys
THAMES ROAD
Mr. and Mrs. Fulton and dau
ghter, Hazel, of Stratford and Mr.
Bert Venner and Mr. and Mrs. A.
Hodgert, of Tuckersmith were Sun
day visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Ken.
McNicol.
Mr. and Mrs, J. W. Hackney are
enjoying a new Pontiac coach and
Mr. and Mrs. Len
let sedan.
Mr. and Ms. Ed.
day visitors with
Hodgert.
A large number
Road congregation
adversary services
Rev. D. McTavish
splendid sermons,
“The signs of the times” and in the
evening “Faith of our fathers,.” Mrs.
Bert Ross sang- very nicely in the
morning and the Motherwell quar
tette assisted in the evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Cuthill, of
Seaforth, were visitors with
ley’s parents Mr. and Mrs.
1’ridham.
An accident happened to
tie son of Mr. and Mrs. L.
on Sunday evening, when the little
cliup in some -way got kicked by a
eow in the head, the wound
several stitches to close it.
G. M. Chidley will
sermons on
it being anniversary
Harris a Chevro-
Pollen were Sun-
Mr. and Mrs. J.
of the
attended
at Roy
i preached
in the morning,
Thames
the un
church,
two
the lat-
Jasper
the lit-
Harris,
needing
Rev.
his farewell
next
here.
preach
Sunday
services
THE CHURCH ARMY
CRUSADERS AT TRIVITT
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EXETER
Monday, July 2nd
9 a.m.-Grand Street Parade
From Victoria Park to the Fair Grounds headed by
THE DASHWOOD BAND
School Children, Civic Officials, Fire Brigade, Ball Teams
Calit'humpians Prizes $10, $6 and $4; Trade Floats prizes $10, $6
and 4; Decorated Autos, prizes $7, $5 and $3; Decorated Bicycle
prizes $3, $2 and $1; Best Clowns giving all day performance
$10.00 and $5.00.
10 a.m.-Patriotic Program
Songs by the School children; Address by Rev. D. McTavish
11 a.m.-Bal! Game, Fullarton vs. Exeter
FIRST BASEBALL GAME OF THE TOURNAMENT
EVERYTHING IN THE MORNING FREE
Children of Exeter and surrounding schools in parade carrying a
flag admitted to afternoon sports free
AFTERNOON
Beginning at one o'clock sharp
Baseball and Races
Crediton vs. Hensall
FINALS UY WINNING TEAMS,
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Green Race - - Purse $30, $20, $10
For horses that have never started in 4 race.
X25 Trot or Pace - - Purse $30, $20, $10
ADMISSION 50c. and 25c. CARS FREE
DECORATE! DECORATE! EVERYBODY DECORATE.
GOD SAVE THE-KING.’| J
J* 3. I'EWALE, President JAS, MORLEY, Secretary
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KIRKTON
Mrs. Eastman, of Winnipeg, Man.
visited this wee with Mr. .and Mrs.
A. Bretliour.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Darling, of
London, spent the week-end with
friends here.
If you want a real good time and
to hear a good program you should'
not miss being at the strawberry
super on Wednesday evening of next
week.
The game of baseball on Saturday
evening between Kirkton and
Pleasant resulted in favor of
Pleasant 12-4. While there
some loose play in it there was
some real ball. The featue of
game was two home runs for
Pleasant. Ernie Selves got one
Howard Shier the other.
Dr. C. A. Campbell spent a
days this week in Toronto.
The Church Army Crusaders,
who are working in the Diocese ol’
Huron for nine months this year
arrived in Exeter on Saturday at
1:30 p.m.
They travelled in a Ford truck,
12 in number and were guests at
lunch of the La-dies’ Guild. The
group are enumerated as Column
B and are in charge of Capt. Mor
ley. Lunch being over, Capt. Mor
ley expressed the thanks of the
Crusaders for the hospitality. Then
they gathered in a circle and sang
as they only can, 5 or 6 old familiar
hymns, which made us feel the thrill
of a desire to join in the glorious
work which they are doing. We
felt real sorry that they were not
all staying with us. Six moved on
with the truck to Gorrie.
Casey went to Bayfield. The
allo ted to Exeter remaining
charge of Capt. Humphries,
other members of the company
Capt. Gearing, Capt. Hughes, Sister
Brooks and Sister Williams
The services have been - bright
an helpful and fairly well attend
ed.
The open uir servcie of witnes
on Saturday Evening was attended
by a lage number of peopie. There
is. a ring of sincerity in the word
and action of the Crusaders that
makes a lasting appeal. Tuesday
night was their last; service and
they 'left on Wednesday morning
for1 Hensa.ll where they will spend
the- remainder of the week. All
those who attended the services are
sorry to see the Crusaders
and wish them God speed.
Mrs.
five
in
the
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leave.
ELIMVILLE
Mt.
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also
the
Mt.
and
few
of
Chas.
JAMES ST.
James St., W. M. S. met at the
home of Mrs. J. Ml. Southcott, on
June 14th with a good attendance.
The president Mrs. McTavish occup
ied the chair. After the opening
exercises the topio of raising money
was discussed when it was decided
that every member of the society
raise in any way that they wished
$1.00 each by the first of August.
Mrs. Robert Kydd, of Thames Road
gave a very interesting report of the
Branch Convention in Dr. ’Knowles
church, Woodstock, May the Sth and
9th. This report was very helpful
and splendidly given and very much
appreciated by the ladies. Dainty'
refreshments were then served. It
was decided to hold the July meet
ing at the parsonage.
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JOLLY PICNIC AT SPRINGBANK
Residents of the 2nd and 3rd con.
of Usborne held a very successful
picnic at Springbank on Saturday'
last. ' The weather was ideal for an
outing and about 130 were present.
Games and amusements were held
and races were run off. Dinner and
supper were’' seved on the grounds
and the tables groaned beneath the
burden of good things to which
everyone brought a good appetite
and which were soon appeased. The
various amusement stands were well
patronized and everyone ^seemed to
have a very jolly
of the races were
and under, Pearl
Pauline Godbolt;
Raymond Heywood, .Tack Kestle, W.
Kestle; girls 10 and under, Belva
Fisher, Dorothy' Kerslake; Boys 8
and under Harold Kerslake, Laverne
Heywood; boys 8 to 11, Earl Hey
wood, Allan Westcott, Lloyd Frayne
girls 11 years, Betty Coates, Jean
Coates; boys 12 to 15, Harry Frayne
Allan Westcott, Earl Heywood;
young ladies race, Doreen Westcott,
Kathleen Westcott, Violet Frayhe;
young men’s race, Howard Hunter,
Everett Quinn, Crescent Dayman;
married ladies, Mrs. Whitney Coates
Mrs. Chas. Dayman, Mrs. J. G. Dow;
2nd married ladies, Mrs. Gorden
Heywood, Mrs. Rufus Kestle; mar
ried men, Gordon Heywood, Victor
Heywood, Arthur Kerslake; grand
mother’s race, Mrs. Win. Hodgert,
Mrs. Joshua Heywood, ' Mrs. Wm.
Fisher; elopment race,Everett Quinn
and Kathleen Godbolt; Gordon Hey
wood and Mrs. R. Kestle.
time. The results
as follows: Girls 5
Fisher, Iva Fisher
boys 5 and under,
LOCAL NEWS
The Times-Advocate are in receipt
of a report of the Sharon Schopl
picnic which we are holding overpicnic which we are holding
until next week.
The Dramatic Society of the
St. United church, which so
Jas.
suc
cessfully presented their play “The
Eyes of Love” this season are hold
ing a picnic at Benmiller to-day,,
Wednesday,
Mr. Robert Cunningham, of Mc
Gillivray, while working in his gar
den found a coin that was 84 years-
old being dated 1844, It has on it
a picture of the Bank of Montreal
with the words “Concordia Salus”,
75 years ago a house stood on the
lot where the coin was found.
Rev. R. B. Stevenson, of Strat
ford, Secretary of the Lord’s Day Al
liance, occupied the Main St. United
church pulpit last Sunday morning
and the James St. pulpit in the ev
ening, and delivered splendid mes
sages the theme of Sabbath observ
ance. Contributions were received
in aid of the work and liberal re
sponse was made.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hern,
Goderich, visited at Mr.
Johns last Wednesday.
Mr. Silas Johns is suffering from
a heavy cold and will be confined to
his lied for a few days. A great
many have been sick and others are
confined to the house in this neigh
borhood. A variety of flu seems to
be going the rounds now.
Mr. W.m. Elford wears a beaming
countenance this week, another dau
ghter is the cause.
Several car loads of young people
from here went-to Clinton last Wed
nesday evening and entertained the
inmates of the Huron County Home;
also treating them with oranges and
homemade candy.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Johns and child
ren visited relatives in Mitchell
Sunday.
CANN FAMILY RE-UNION
The Cann family re-union was held
at the home of Mr. John Cann, of
Usborne, -on Saturday last. This
being the first re-union it was' a de
cided success about 125 being pres
ent. The weather was fine and
sports were enjoyed by all. Supper
was served the tables being bounti
fully laden with good things to eat.
Among those present at the re-un
ion from .a distance were: Mr. and
Mrs.. Everett Warner, -and children,
Miss Ethel Warner and Mrs. C. W.
Hoskins, of Ostiawa; Mr. and Mrs. V.
Miller, of Palmerston; Mr. and Mrs.
Will Rawleigh and Mrs. Ira Love
joy, of Rchmond, Mich.; Mr. and
Mrs. Wm. Millar; Mrs. Harold Wy
att, Stratford; Mr. and Mrs. William
Cann and daughter Gladys, of Bow-
manville; Mrs. Will McLean, Ham
ilton; Mr. Thos. Cann, Mr. and Mrs.
Chester Merkely and family, of Lon
don: Mrs. Jos. Ferguson, of Chat
ham; other guests were also present
from: Seaforth, Hensail, Dveter,
Centralia, Chiselhurst, Kippen
Whalen.
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and
last
MT. CARMEL
Rev. Fr. Corcoran on Sunday an
nounced the bonds of marriage of
Tuffield Denomme, of Detroit, to
Miss Eileen Ragier, of this place,
the latter part of June.
The death took place on Wednes
day 13th of Mrs. Ellen Pickering at
her home on the 12 con. McGilliv
ray, age about 90 years and whose
funeral took place on Friday at 10
a.m. to R. C. cemetery with Requiem
Mass. She is survived by one dau
ghter Miss Nellie and four sons, Jas.
of Calgary, Alta..; Frank, of De
troit; George and John with whom
she lived.
Miss Breen, of London, spent a
few days last week with her sister
Mrs. T. J. Hail.
A number from here attended the
Holy Name Rally hold at
oii Sunday.
V Miss Mary Hall spent a
last week nt London.
Mt. Gerald O'Rourke is
ffom an attack of tonsllltis,
Parkhill
few days
suffering
COMMUNICATION
Exeter,June 18,1928
To the Editor, t
Dear Sir,—
The poisoning of our dog this
morning has led me to write this
letter which I hope you will find’
space in your valuable paper to
print.,
Other dogs have been poisoned in
Exeter this year; but one does not
feel the loss of another man’s dog,
as one does his
keen regret that
"best friend,”
It would seem,
was about time
cognition
situation. In fact it :
that something definite
been done before by those
suffered this loss in the
There are some Police
Pomeranians and other
own. It is with
a man looses his
Mr. Editor that it
some official re
given this serious
In fact it seems
has
who
past,
dogs
valuable
breeds of dogs in Exeter and it
would lie a down fight shame if
these too fall Victims ‘to’ this un
known source of poisbn
If
given, then words fail utterly to ex
press thoughts of this person, and
he or
the full penalty of the law, .
Yours Respectivefy
CKtAS. W. FORD
odd
not
have
and
poison is being 'deliberately
she should be made to.suffer
CELEBRATE 30th ANNIVERSARY
On the evening of Friday, June
15tli, a large gathering of about 60
relatives and friends gathered at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. James
Harrison, it being the event of their
thirtieth wedding anniversary. Din
ner was served in the dining-room.
Rev. James Foote gave a toast to
the bride and groom it being re
sponded to by Mr. J. W. Smith, of
Toronto. The rest of the evening
was spent in music and speeches.
Miss Hamilton and Miss Weekes sang
a duet with Miss Coates as -pianist.
Mrs. Foote also sang a lovely solo.
Another event of the evening was
the presentation of a living-room
suite to Mr. .and Mrs. Harrison, Mrs.
Lome Thurlow read the -address.
Taken by surprise Mr/ Harri
son replied in a few words thanking
them for the beautiful gift which
was bestowed upon them. The ad
dress was as
and Ida: On
the thirtieth
marriage we
you upon all
and continued prosperity of a happy
married life. You have beautifully
exemplified the truth of love ' and
the divineness of marriage. On
this happy occasion of your assembl
ed guests we congratulate you on
your good health, and the health ot
your .family, now gathered about
you. You have proven in the high
est ways the best things that life
offers to young people starting out
to make a home, and to uphold the
true traditions of industry and
thrift, and to convey happiness and
love ipto the lives of others. You
have shown how possible it is to
overcome the trials and difficulties
of life, and to turn them all into
success and blessings. We see it
with abounding evidence, that God
has crowned the past thirty years of
your wedded life with loving kind
ness 'and his tender mercies,- and
that
you, unto each
a joy
heartiest good
to you on
continued happiness and blessing
through many years to come to you
both. And while this anniversary
may bring to you much thought and
sense, and you look what seems
strangely similiar to that of thirty
years ago; yet we trust that you
will enjoy to the fullest measure
the happy confidence of veterans in
the field of life, and long contin
ue to be an inspiration, a blessing,
and God’s ministering servants to
the young people who have yet to
face those problems which you have
faced, and who yet are untried. in
those great responsibilities, yhich
you have so nobly proven to be a
joy. ‘ To increase some of the happy
sense of love and good will, and
best wishes, such :as you enjoyed
thirty years agp, we tlesirb to pres
ent as a Thirtieth Anniversary Re
membrance, these gifts, hnd With,
the fe’tvent hope tliat' You will both
long enjoy them. Signed' on belialt
of Mother, Brothers and Sisters and
Family. I
MANSON—-LAWRIE N Ul’TIALS
On Saturday evening at half pas?;
seven, in Westminister Church, To-
onto, Rev. James Little officiated at
the wedding of Miss Betty Mae
Lawrie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
John Lawrie, G Wroxeter Ave., to
Mr. William Spence Manson, son of
Mrs. Manson, of London, Ont., and.
the late George Manson, formerly of
Exeter. The bride’s father gave her
away, .and she was gowned in white
satin and Chantilly lace, made with,
long full skirt, and long tight lace
sleeves. A cape of lace fell from
the shoulders. Her lace veil was iu
cap effect, with pearls and orange
blossoms. Her flowers were Sweet
heart roses and ililies-of-the-valley.
Miss Gladys Kimball was maid of
honor, in a gown of silver lace and.
shell pink net, wth large mohair
hat trimmed with .a bow of pink
velvet, and bouquet of mauve and.
pink sweet peas. The bridesmaid,
was Miss Allen Gourley, gowned in.
baby blue chiffon over blue taffeta,
in period style, with inserts of
Chantilly lace in the skirt, and blue
mohair hat trimmed with blue vel
vet. She carried a bouquet of
mauve and pink sweet peas. Mr,
Arthur Lawrie, brother of the bride,
was best man and the ushers were
Mr. Ernest Hunter, Mr. Edward.
Gundy, Mr. Harry Gourley and Mr.
Leslie Gourley. The wedding music
was played by Miss Leatherdale and
Miss Evelyn McCabe sang,
ward
Gray
gown
pansy
sweet
of the bridegroom, was gowned in.
black lace with corsage of roses.
Later the bride and bridegroom left
for a honeymoon in Cleveland and
Detroit, the bride travelling in an
ensemble of black and lacquer red.
silk crepe with platinum fox fur.
They will reside in Forest, Ontario,
on their return.
After-
a reception was held at the
Gables. Mrs. Lawrie wore a.
of black and beige lace with,
hat and corsage of mauve-
peas, Mrs. Manson, .mother
AUCTION SALE
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The ad-
follows; To Dear Jas.
this happy occasion of
anniversary^ of your
desire to congratulate
the. success, happiness.
— of —
REAL ESTATE AND HOUSEHOLD
EFFECTS
The undersigned has received in
structions to sell by public auction,
at CENTRALIA, ONTARIO
— on —
SATURDAY, JUNE 23rd
192'8, Commencing at 1:30 pjm.
sharp, the following: —
HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS—Step
ladder, 6-octave organ, single beds'.;
springs and matress, iron bed, wash,
stand, sideboard, 4-piece parlor
suite, centre table, coal heater, cook
stove, coal oil stove, 3-burner; two-
rugs and capets, couch, 7 kitchen
chairs, 2 kitchen tables, wooden bed.
springs and matress; cupboard, sew
ing machine, wash stand, lawn mo
wer, wash tub and boiler, buggy.,
cutter, set single harness, picture
frames and gther articles too num
erous to mention.
REAL ESTATE—There will b&
offered for sale at the same time>
and place the .property comprising;'
a hor$e and four lots.
TERMS—Household Effects, cash.
Terms on Real Estate made known
on day of sale.
JOHN WILSON, Proprietor
FRANK TAYLOR, Auctioneer
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tender mercies, and
abundantly blessed
other, and made you
ma*ny hearts. Our
wishes are extended
this occasion for long
has
unto
Half Holiday
Exeter, June 4, 192$
We the undersigned merchants or
the village of Exeter agree to close’
our place of business each Wednes
day afternoon during the months or
June, July and August, beginning:
at 12 o’clock sharp,
’ Mrs. A. Yeo-Down
Jone's &. May
Southcott Bros.
River’s Meat Market
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W.
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R.
W.
J. Christie
S. Walter
J. Heaman
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Wickwire
Rowe
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Elmore Harness
Miss G. M. Armstrong!.
W. W. Taman
Martin &’ Son 4
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