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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1930-09-11, Page 1EXETER, ONT,, THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 11th, 1930 I riF'nr-FiFTH tear, no. 3m,t PURCHASED RESIDENCE JBfiTABLISHED 1873 ATTENDING CON VENTION a Exeter Fall Fair Tuesday^nTwedZX^XZeml^^ SPECIALS FOR FAIR Ladies’ and Misses’ Coats Men’s and ^oung CEPTIONAL VALUES IN LA0IES’ AND MISSES’ WILL OFFER VE SPECIAL PRICES FOR FAIR , New stripe suits f stripe, single or double-breasted Plain Grey Suits for oldcb* men zCgular $30.00 valu.es on sale at $25.00 each. Also a few suits to clear M $10jpG and $15.00. en’s Suits at $25.00 Fashion Craft Clothes, the New double reat values at $25.00; also fine Navy or WE HAVE FUR COATS. W WEEK. Dresses, Knitted Suits etc our fine display of ladies’, misses’ and children’s fall ajfd win ter coats, dresses, knitted suits, hosiery and underwear etc We have some very attractive values to offer Large size Flannelette Blankets $2.10 a pair. 36 inch White Flannelette, a real good wearing qua|ffy at 21c. a yard 27 inch White Flannelette at 16c. a yard. Circular Pillow Cotton 40 and 42 inches wide ourjneaviest quality regu lar 60c. a yard for 49c. a? yard. ’ Circular* Pillow Cotton 40 and 42 inches wide,Regular 50c. quality for 39c. a yard, Penman’s Chiffon Silk Hosiery our $2.00 quality for $1.69 a pair Watson’s Heavy Weight Large Size Silk Bimmers 98c. a pair Men’s He$ Ail Wool Work Socks 39c. air or 2 pair for 75c* FUR Men’s Blue Overalls, red back, reg* $2.50, on sale Fair Week at $1,95. Men’s Leather Sole Wprk-Boots, Cote make will stand real hard wear at $3.50 Men’s Banco Sole Wbrk-Boots at . . . $2.95 Windbreakers for Boys Leatherette.or all wool windbreakers are just the thing for school. COol morn ings are here, get the boys a nice comfor table windbreaker. Phone 32 When at Exeter Fair don’t fail to see the- -**• — —— — —. - Rotor Plate Heaters Ij Rotor plate healers are acclaimed the biggej^-improvement 50 years. Rotor heatin; Burns coal in Mr, J. M. Southcott, editor of the Times-Advocate, and Miss Stella Southcott left Friday evening last for Halifax where they are attend ing the annual convention of the Canadian Weekly Newspaper jdation, Asso- WINS SECOND PRIZE .. Mss Betty Grant was successful jn winning second prijze for guessing the number of miles Swapee Earl travelled on his recent endurance test. Swanne Earl travelled 2187.4 ,miles and Miss Grant’s guess was JJ270 miles. She received five pass-, es for the Palace Theatre. WINS AT COBOURG At the Athletic Field Day held at Cobourg on Labor Day Mr. Everett Quinn was successful in winning first place in the five mile running race. Mr. Moss, who won fourth place in the twelve mile marathon held at the Canadian National Ex hibition in Toronto on the Saturday previous, came in second. Quinn was presented with a large silver cup valued at $50.00 and a miniature Silver cup. He made the five mile in 27 minutes with Mr. Alf, Shrubb, world’s famous runner, of Bowman rille, as his capable trainer. One of the main attractions of the day was a hurdling race between Mr. Arthur Ravensdale, Dominion Champion hurdler, of Cobourg and Howard Baker, of Montreal, the former win ning. PRESRTYERIAN RALLY Huron Presbytery and Presbyter- ial of the Women’s Missionary So ciety hath met at Caven Presbyterian church on Tuesday and a very large representation from all the congre gations of the Presbytery attended. The Women’s meeting was of spec ial interest, ' the auditorium of the church, being and ing the the endeavour. delightful program was enjoyed con sisting of a vocal solo by Mrs. James A. Stewart, of Seaforth; a violin So lo by Kenneth Stanbury, qf Exeter, and ardresses by Miss McArthur, the Presbyterian Deaconess at Quebec and Mrs. Gauld, returned Missionary from’ Formosa, Mrs. Gauld is an old Huronite, having lived at Kip pen before commencing her 36 years of Mission work in Formosa. iShe was introduced by Mrs. J. C. Grigg, of Seaforth, the capable Resident of the Huron Presbyterial, as the most beloved woman in Formosa and the meeting demonstrated that she was also greatly loved by the women of Huron. The Church' and Sunday Schoo] rooms were tastefully decort ated in an arrangement of purple and gold colored flowers, these be ing the Presbyterian colors and. the visitors were entertained at dinner by the ladies of Caven congregation. Mr, J. R. Hind has sold his fine brick residen«e on Victoria Street to Mr. Archie Davis, who recently moved here from Toronto. Mr. Mrs. Davis moved into their home on Tuesday. aiul new PRESENTATION On Friday evening last a very pleas ant time was spent at the home of Air. and Mrs. Wes. Simmons when Ten girl friends gathered in honor of th’eir daughter Miss Annie Simmons who’ has entered Victoria Hospital to train for a nurse. The evening was spent in games and amusements after which a dainty lunch was serv ed, As a- remembrance of the many enjoyable times spent together while in Exeter,, Miss an address and presented Miss, beautiful clock. surprise Miss Summons expressed her .appreciation in a very fitting reply. ‘The fblloNving is the' add fess f .Deaf Annie,- We, your iates, have gathered here to wish you success in the training- .of your new profession which is one of the noblest callings in the world. We wish you every success in your new field of labor and ask you to accept' this small gift as a token in remembrance of your home friends Signed on behalf of your girl friends. Carrie Davis read Miss Rubie Creech Simmons with a Although taken by UNDERWENT OPERATION Miss Madeline Brintnell, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Brintnell, was taken, ill on Tuesday and on Wednesday was removed to •Victoria Hospital, London, where she underwent an operation, for ap pendicitis. STORE RENTED Mr. E. Siverne, of Kingsville, has rented the store formerly occupied by the Express Company on the east side of Main Street and will conduct a shoe repairing business. Mr. Si verne is expected to arrive to-day (Wednesday.) filled with interesed interested delegates. The morn session was devoted to hearing very encouraging reports from various branches of Missionary In the afternoon a most t JAMES ST. MISSION CIRCLE The regular meeting of the James Street Mission Circle was held oa- Monday evening at the home of (Mrs. W, R. Goulding. Miss Mildred Row® the “ ‘ “ - - The was and ful. pleasing solo, at the close and a social time wad spent. first Viee-Pres., was in charge, topic "Overcoming Temptation'” taken by Miss Alice Handford was very interesting and hclp- Miss. Reta Rowe sang a very Lunch was served YEARS AT BLACKSMITH TRADE Fifty-si?; years ago ths week Jolie, and James Dignan took ovei’ the carriage business of the late John Trick, which was situated just south, of the Ross Taylor plant. They ehr- ried on the business eleven year® and then dissolved partnership. . James bought the blacksmith of the | late Richard Davis which was sit- i uated on the property on whic'ft j stands the new post office. He cur-,,, . , , ’tied on here for’ nine years, after A wedding of. interest took place j1G secured the stand where at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James now is t'rom Buckingham, he Dearing, Dorchester, on Thursday at jlavjng acquired it from his father, high-noon, when their eldest daugh- q']ie building is now owned by HcL ter Alma Florence, wau united in aiid. formerly by his, father, marriage to Milton T. Marsh, son william Treble, Mr. Dignan has oc- of Mrs. Marsh and thejate Thomas cupiecl it for thirty-five years. He> , ..-i. -o . q. year and for MARSH—DEARING NUPTIALS ter Alma Florence, wuu united giri menus ana. assoc- 73 & Marsh, of Arkona, ^ev- A. G. eighty-sixth year and for Bentley, of Toronto, officiated. | seventy-two years he has been in To the strains of the bridal chor- the blacksmith business, reads th® . us from Lohengrin played by Miss May Bartley, the .bride entered the room and took her place beneath an ar,ch of autumn leaves. She was prettily gowned in beige chiffon with accessories to match and wore the mornings groom’s gift a brilliant necklace. Her bouquet was of Butterfly roses and Majden Hair Fern. ,She was -attend ed by her sister Miss Elva Dearing-; gpwned in figured chiffon with hat in matching tones, and carried a bouquet of Ophelia roses. Mr. Sher man Marsh brother of the groom was best man. . ... During the signing of the register “Humoresque” was played very soft ly by the pianist. After the cere mony a buffet luncheon was. served to about twenty five guests. A col our scheme of yellow and mauve was effectively carried out throughout the house. Mr. ajid Mrs. Marsh left on an ex tended motor trip to Musk'oka and other points north, on their return they will reside near Arkona. finest print without glasses anti walks nearly a mile to his work and. home three times'a day. He puts In. a full day at the shop and, then look& after his share of the big garden and evenings, just the same as. he has always. “ done for many years. jHis wife died a few years ago anti he makes his home wth his son Ed. His brother John, after they dissolved carried on a repair business for a number of years, then tore down the shop and built home wlterq N. Qgd^n. now.lives, since' has "worked in?Y^b‘dd.StPck other places at his. trade., I^e is retired, and lives here ‘during partnership, and painting tho .qitfl and now tho summer months and with hi'S daugh ter in Kingsville during the winter. Rev.. James Anthony, of the Thames Road is preaching in Cavort Presbyterian church on Sunday morning next,’ Rev. Mr. Rhodes tak ing the .Sunday School Anniversary at Thames Road. chariot Race HORSE RACES * 1 Exeter Agricultural Society 4 SEPTEMBER outcome Of five a a flame the sign of Keeps fire in f Burns will ■experiments. lect combustion? Eliminates shaking. !"• several days, without BIRTHS TRAQUAM & Phone your .hli’dwjfre necessities to 27 We also havens fine selection of ranges, all size:fully enamalled WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION The September meeting- of James Street Women’s Association was held on Thursday last. Mrs. W. R. Goulding, first vice president, pre sided. ‘The meeting opened by sing ing liymn.' 20, followed by prayer by Mrs. R.( Skinner and all repeating the Lorcl’s prayer. Mrs. J. T. Min ers gave the Bible reading and a talk on it. Arrangements were made for the Harvest Home services to be held the first Sunday in. October. Rev. A. W. Barker, of Brussels, has been secured as the special speaker for the day; also Ernest Hartley, the boy soprano, of London, will be present. Two musical numbers were given consisting of a piano duet by Misses Betty Grant and Irene. Ste wart and a vocal duet by Mrs. E. Lindenfeld. and Miss Vera Essery. The meeting closed with benediction Lunch spent. SPECIALS ATTRACTIONS WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON GlkLS’ softAall game Sarnia 'an® Seaforth ent in front of the i Special entertail grandstand by/The Brunswick Trio BAN n the Opera HouseIn the evenin was served and a social hourand Mrs, Peter Gardiner, of London, visited with Misses Andrew and other relatives over the week end.Hospital, in September Collyer, of COLLYER- London, 8 th. i . Hensall, a son (Robert Talbot) N -In Victoria on . Monday to Dr. and Mrs. and Mrs. B. W. F. Beavers I MARRIAGES MARSH—DEARING—At the .of the bride’s parents, Dorchester ■ on Thursday, September the 4th i Miss Alma Florence, * iOf of Mr. and. Mi> * to Milton T. Marsh ; Thomas Marsh, of ; Rev. G. Bentley, of Toronto, ho me eldest daugh* Jas. Dearing; son of Mrs. Arkona by Sirs. Geo? Davis arrived last week from Detroit where she has been visiting her sons, to visit with her brother Mr. Ed. Willis of town. Mrs. Davis will visit for a time In this community before returning to her home in the Rainy River District. »Mrs. Wm. Beavers is, unite ill at her home in Blanshard’, her sister Mrs. Mary Foster of Caledonia, is with her, also Mrs. John Ford of Ex eter North, Mr. and Mrs. B. W. F, Beavers visited with her Monday evening, she being the former’s mothv.. Mr and .son George spent a couple of days last week taking in Toronto Ex hibition. Mr. George Beavers is re maining in the city. Mr. J. Elgin Tom, of Goderich, ac companied by his son Mr. Archie Tom, of Toronto’, called on friends in town oir Saturday. Mr. A. Tom returned last week from a business trip to the Pacific Coast going as far as Vancouver where he visited with his uncle Mr. Gregory IL Tom Mrs. Tom and daughter spent the summer with Mr. and Mrs. Tom In Goderich hud with the former*^ daughter Mrs. Stanley, of Lucan. Good Orchestra Prize Lifts fof Exhibitors majr be had by applying to Secretary. FRED EtXERINGTO TS. WOODS/Treas.,ft. G. SEWON, S»y‘