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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1930-04-10, Page 1^ESTABLISHED 1373 rtMfw.wiviffl FIFTY-FIFTH YEAR, NO. EXETER COUNCIL MUSICAL TREAT OPERETTA FOR- MIXED' in the on IL ft Reserved Seats ,5®c.» Plan of interment in the Exeter ceme- THE A thrilli 25 c, BIRTHS ‘Yim 1 (Norma on Wed- IPICES OF ' f TUESDAY/IIGHT, APRIL 22nd AT 8:16 p.m. ” Ameriei in his RED Mooresville, on Satur- 5til, to Mr. and Mrs. W. (nee Miss- Madolin Me- * Friday, to Mr, and Mrs. Charles daughter (Amelin Mar- Tickets may be obtained from mem­ bers of the choir. ADMlHj A<1 AND SATURDAY April 11 th and 12th g picture ddpmatic in tho from Bro^tway to the iful Hav re- T. THE lUNf. IPN (Its 35c.; C-hildrqn 25c. hall at Cole’s Drugstore; Special attraction for the Hoh|py Season w 'MONDAY and TUESDAY .April 14 th and '15t|f Imilton sills w “His Captive yomanP nted by ^OF J AMES STREET1 ED CHURCH utionJKTll be held. There will senior and junior variety of music will be inter­ Admission ildren under 12 15c. RRYMORE IN rempest” >st distinguished actor 1st screen effort. The ;sia EXETER, ONT., THU RSDAY MORNING, APRIL 10th, 1930 These coats are the best values we have have styles to suit any figure including short/stout, small and extra large as well as medium figures. Lof us convince you that we can save you money on your spring coat Girls’ Coats:-from 2 to 14 yeqfs sizes in smart tweeds at very small cost ^er shown. We Dresses for Easier The new styles in crepe dresses are here with flares. We only handle crepes that can See the new dresses shown for Easter. own in longer lengths, many e depended on for long wear. Drefes accessories fgTir Easter wear New sill4 and kid gloves, smart lace^Eollar and cuiff sets, Easter hand­ kerchiefs, silll hosiery, silk under garments, colored parasols, leather hand­ bags, etc., are^here for the Spring tradeaf We have very fine showingjbf new ties, shirts, collars, belts, fancy handkerchiefs, c%ps, gloves, etc. le of ^ns’ fine Shirts rts sizes 1 2 to 17. Good quality broadcloth collars attached and separate collars sale at $1.69 or 2 for $3.25* fl Metis’ aifd Boys’ Clothing They are the newest. See ING COATS $13.00 to $22.50 OR MEN $15.00 to $28.50 MADE-TO-MEASURE SUITS $27.00 AND UP House Furnishings We- can save; you money on Congoleum and- Linoleum Rugs Dozens of new patterns also a complete new stock of Axminster and Wilton Rugs. Let us quote you prices on printed and inlaid linoleums by the yard. On\Aprilthe IjSh in Main Street china p, T. U. will hold a parloif’meetiiy^’and a medal contest in el be aim . .. spei'ge^ between. IN MEMORIAL PRQUT^M^^Wiijnemory of our who passed il 7th, 1929 Erh^FJoseph pro aiVjBty diio year ago A Oi»e year ha passed si /day, •'^rbd called Sfoone kh The grief t As we love In our moi Loved, rm ways, Bringing co that ‘sad oved away, t heartache, in silence. him, he one we vs the'ail at is bo him .sdFwo miss fteaf» embered, „ longed for al „ ... . rt-silent fear, But leaving memories that ways Wigov. Wlillo umpn this- earth we stay* Sadly nussed by mother, father and brotWr and family. ■- Will ah ■■j xnSt 'mtE? DAYMAN—In Tuckersmith, Thurs­ day April, 3rd, to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dayman, a son. FISHER—In Usborne on April 4th, Fisher, a tha.) DIXON—At day, April O. Dixon, Falls) a son. , KNIGHT—In Hay Township, on Sun­ day April 6th,, to Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Knight, a daughter Miriam.) PASSMORE—111 Usborne, ___ liesday, April 2nd, to Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Passmore, a son (William Melvin.) GREEN—In the Scott Memorial Hospital, Seaforth, on April 1st, to Mr. and Mrs. William Green, of Tuckersmith, a son, (Donald Elgin.) CARiyOF 71'HAX.tj Mr. and, Mjp. Alfin to express their the many friends >r the kindnes ndod them d ^.ventent. Mrs. Cottle aijd Miss.^0h wish to thank the frieids anl¥' neighbours for the kindness shwi) during the Illness and dcsth^bf the- late ;Mis$ Parkinson amF«specIally to Mat. Parkinson and^Mr, J^Efstbn, l’l t r ismore wish (tffeero thanks to also Rev. Anthony and sympathy ex- ing their sad he* ,;7? ' P‘P Shwd daring the The, family of the ldte MW Hawkins wish fe oxpross^tlw cere thanks to thp frieudiFpM bors tor the kihinesfMfiid sympathy exteded dtii'ihg tpiciwecent bereave- inmit, I jr Joseph Tioir sin- and nfeigb- TOAST TO “THE LADIES” Dr. George C. Hind, of Walkerton is making a name for himself as an' orator in the Bruce County town. At a Father and Son Banquet Dr. Hind proposed a toast to “The La­ dies” and the report says- “One of the most delightful speeches of the evening in eloquent and Chester- fieldian style was made by Dr. G. Hind in paying gallant tribute to the Ladies.” PASTOR TO REMAIN At a meeting of the Official Board of the James St. United Church on Monday evening the Pastor, Rev. D, MeTavish, announced he had decid­ ed to accept the invitation of the congregation to remain as their pas­ tor for a fifth year, The Board ex­ pressed their pleasure to know that Mr, MeTavish is te remain. This will be the first time in the history of the church that a pastor has ministered to.the congregation for a fifth year as under the rules of the former Methodist church the length of the pastorate was four years. BOXING BOUTS About 200 fans witnessed some spirited boxing bouts over the Ford garage on Friday evening of last week. In the first bout E. Watson won a decision over Harry Clark in five rounds on points.’ In the second 110111 Ted Moyle knocked out Leonard Welch in the third round. Walter Matthews went a round with Wm,, Down of Grand Bend and then met B. Cousins, -of Thames Road. Five draws were then staged between local boys as follows ; Aljoe Sanders vs. Cyril Strange; Cecil Laing vs. W. Balkwill; Herman Gower vs. Everett Quinn; Verne Brimacombe vs. Irwin Ford; Quinn vs. B. Cousins. 'Hie ferees were W. Matthews and Moyle.’ THE LATE MISS PARKINSON One of Exeter’s oldest residents passed away Sunday, April 6th in the person of Miss Mariam M. Parkin­ son? aged 89 years and 6 days. For many years Miss Parkinson resided alone on Simcoe St. and this winter she has made her nome with Mrs. Cottle where she passed away. The deceased was born in Lancashire, Eng., and at the age of 14 came to Canada with her parents and settled on a farm near Winchelsea. About forty-five years ago she came to Ex­ eter with her father who predeceas­ ed her a number of years ago. M'iss Parkinson was of a retiring disposi- tion and beloved by those who knew her. She is survived by one brother, Matthew.Parkinson, of Toronto, who wa.s with her when, she died. rFlie funeral was held I’liesday afternoon with tery. | Monday, April 1930 A regular meeting of the Municip­ al Council was held in the Town Hall with all the members present. The minutes of the meeting held March 17th were read and approved. An application was read from Mr,’ Emerson Cornish for the position of bell’ringing. Reported by the com­ mittee as approved, duties commenc­ ing April 1st, 0 ‘ Letter and circulars were read and laid on the table: (Messrs. Beavers and Roulston, through the Reeve, made application on behalf of the Horticultural So­ ciety for the usual grant. Per Bierl­ ing—Rowcliffe. That a grant of Se­ venty-five dollars (§75.00) be made to the Society, Carried. Discussion regarding a vault for town books and other property. Re­ ferred to property -commitee on mo­ tion of Grieve and Bierling. Constable Bissett made application for a new suit of clothes. Granted on. motion of Bierling and Rowcliffe. Carried. The Auditors’ report for March was read‘and accepted on motion of Rivers and Bierling'. Carried. The following accounts were read and ordered paid: The Bank of Montreal Safety De­ posit box §3,00. Bell Telephone Co,, Bissett phone rent §6.15; Grigg Sta­ tionery Co., books $19.35; W. J. Bis­ sett, meals- for tramps §4.65; Jno. Stanbury, meat for charity §4,00; W. G-. Simmons, repairs account R & B. §5.90; John Chambers, bell ring­ ing for January, February and March §25.00; Keeping fire in Town Hall $17.00; Jno, Norry, labor $3.80; E. Coombes, labor $3.35; John North- cott, labor $1.95 . Arthur Little, la­ bor $1.95; Jno. Brown labor $1,95; Robert Brooks labor $2.2 6; Thomas Flynn, labor $8.2,5; Wm. Colling­ wood labor $8.00; Fireman, library $10.00; Peter Coleman, team labor $■3.25; Russell Moore labor 6i3c.; R. E. Davis, team labor- $1.25; Fred Bloomfield, snow plowing $14.50 • Wm. Johns, team labor $19.75; Geo’. Smith labor 63c.; T'hos. Houlden phone rent, 1929 1930, $24.60. Cem­ etery accounts—-Jones & May, seeds $2.25; Bell Telephone Co., phone rent $4.9'5; Wm. Smith labor $7.20; H. Bierling supplies $8.70. Passed on motion of Bierling and Rivers. Carried. Adjournment by Grieve. Jos. Senior, Clerk LOCAL NEWS Mu Rd. Quance spent Sunday nndt Monday visiting with his sis* er h* London. Mr. Hugh Creech, of ‘WestertM University, London, was homd ovetf the week-end. Mr. A. Camm, of"'St, -Cnthe-jrfnes*' spent a few days'-in town the beght- ning of the week, Messrs. Harold and John Kuntz^ of Windsor, spent the week-end with their parents in town. Mrs. Elmore Oescli, of Zurich^ spent a couple of days last we$k with Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Harness. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Gillespie,. o£ Seaforth, visited on Saturday with, their neice, Miss Jessie Hodgert; Mr. A, Musser, of London, is visr iting for a week with Mr. and Mrs?,. Rd. Davis, Mrs, Davis being a sister. FRIDAY, Pre; DEATHS PASS<MORE-~In Usborne, on Fri­ day, April 4th,’1930, William Mel­ vin Passmore, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Passmore. GREEN—In the Scott Memorial Hos­ pital, Seaforth, on April 5th, Don­ ald Elgin Green, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. William Green, days. A PARKINSON—In Exeter, on April 6, 1930, Miriam M. son, aged 89 years, and 5 days. BALL-—In London, xon ' April Esther, widow *‘of the late John Dall, aged. 78 years. in memorial aged- 4 Sunday Parkin- 4th Rev. V sWiih stanhury )<fenter$|!r into tost /■\pjF7, 1920 •aymter and -Son LATE EDWARD SMALL The death took place in Exeter 011 Saturday, April 5tli, of Mr. Edward Small, a former resident of Usborne, in his 80th year. Mr. Small for several years has been making his home with Mr. Thos. Houlden from whose residence the funeral took place Tuesday afternoon with inter­ ment in the Elimville cemetery. The deceased had been blind since his birth but in spite of his affliction lie ■wits of a cheerful disposition and in his earlier life showed marked abil­ ity. in being able to get around and for memory. He has been ill for some time. Most of his life was spent on the Elimville line. He is- survived by one brother, Wm. Smal,l, of Lon­ don, four neices and a nephew; Mrs. Robt. Smith, of Strathroy; Mrs. Ezra Brenner, of Grand Bend; Mrs. M. Ogdeii, of Whalen; Mrs. S. Cornish, of New Ontario and Wm. Lampton of Usborne. CONTRACT FOR PAVING KIPPEN TO EXETER Tenders being called terr paving Lucan to Huron Boundary Tha contract for paving Provincial Highway No. 4 from Kippen to Exe­ ter was awarded by the Provincial Highways Department on Thursday last to Boss & Brazier, the same firm that laid the .pavement last year from Clinton to Kippen. The dis­ tance is 7.63 miles. In addition to this- contract r,tenders are now being called for putting down 6.5 miles of pavement between Lucan and the Middlesex-I-Iuron County boundary. Tenders for this stretch are to be in April 21st. Construction of the bridge across the Aux Sable between Clandeboye and Livcaii will also he in progress this summer. With the completion of these contracts this will leave only five miles of road be­ tween Exeter and Centralia to be paved to' complete the Highway from Goderich to London. The average cost of pavement construction in the province is about $25,000 a mile and the counties shoulder 20 per cent, of the construction costs'. Messrs. W. J. Door, Earl Russell, Harold Taylor and Mrs. 15. Riissell motored to Detroit and spent Mon­ day and Tuesday. •Messrs. Grant Sandors, Dignan, Geo. Reavers ENETER OLD BOV HEADS NEW GROUP Mr. Wesley Harper Harvey, an Ex­ eter Old Boy, has been named chair­ man of the newly-organized Saskat­ chewan Farmers.’ Political Associa­ tion. (Mr. Harvey is a former Pro­ gressive member of the Saskatchewan Legislature. He is a brother of Messrs. Charles and Thos. Harvey, of town. Mr. Harvey was born in Us­ borne Township, the boyhood home of Hon. James Gardiner, former Lib­ eral premier of Saskatchewan. Hd is 56 years of age. Mr. Harvey went to school in Exeter and later studied at the Ontario Agricultural College at Guelph. Mrs. Harvey's maiden name was Miss Ellen Cudmore, of Usborne. , Mr. Harvey has for many years been associated with' farm movements and from 1919 until 19 25 was M.L.A. for the Kindersley con­ stituency of Western Saskatchewan. He is at present president of the federal constituency organization of the Kindersley Progressives. » -------------—..................................... Word was received in Exeter on Monday of the death of Mr. Ray Eacrett, of Sarnia, a former Exeter boy. Ho is survived by his widow and one daughter. :way to the Islands th and 19th U'Wt' dWv’S of imperial Ri thrilling, daring,- vivid. A tremendous eye -epectac’a A THREE-ACT COMEDY AMA Will be presented^' The Willing Workers Sunday Sdwoi Class of Centralia UNDER THE AR Main Street United phurch Sunday School I — IN THE —- Opera House, Exeter: jr — on — PASTE OF CHARACTERS 7 , Howard and Misses Eleanor M'edd and Evelyn Howard motored up from Toronto Friday last) «ftd snOht, tile week-end at (W/vn.ftftd spoilt th© week-end at thefr re­ spective homos in towft. . Mr, Charles Northcolt, of Molfoi’t, Sask., is spending a couple of weeks irt tills vicinity visiting With his motheiy Mrs* Roger Northcott, of town and other relatives, Mr, Northcott was recently beteaved In th$ logs 'of his wife* Yimiuie .Pal 1...... Frame .... MidW .... Mr.Jkent Deli ...... Syliia .... Pef........ Kilie ..J Mr! Kat RIi AIM ....jFrom “Mahnasota” ..JrThe Detective .......... The Clerk1 .......... K....... The Farm Hand .- ..............The Father....... .« The Foster Daughter . ................. . The Neice .... .............. The Cook ........ ....... Tho..Helper ...... .................... The; Mother . CLIFTON MITCHELL KENNETH MITCHELL .... GERALD GGDBOLT .......... DONALD HICKS HERMAN HODGSON .... MARGARET1 HICKS .............. HAZEL..HAY ............ HAZEL^SiMTTK ......... YVANDA WILLIS ...A...... 'Ai’ABEL HAY ■■ ■ ; JIVE THIS NIGHT* COME AND BE DWGHWt$*LY AND f HUMOROUSLY ENTERTAINED WON: RESERVED SEATS’ 50c.; Adtilfs 35 c; ChHdreh J&T* DIAN OF HALL AT HOWEY'S DRUG STORE * ■'■.'attrtetHU!