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; Mrs, Milton McCufdy, of
Gordon, of Los Angeles;
“Noali’s Ark”
The Tim os-Advocate would malto
■an ideal Christmas gift.
COLEMAN
LAMPS & LANTERNS
OYSTER SHELL .... $1.35
GRIT.......................... $1.35
attended the
John Holmes,
BEETS EQUAL TO THE BEST
Master Freddie Epleringtoji,
London, where she-
couple of weeks but-
he done to improve-
and she gradually
Mrs. Caldwell was
THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND
SATURDAY/
December lltb. lath//and. 13th
Sweetly, tender,- fond and true;
There is not a day e'ear mother,
That we do not think of you.
Sadly missed by lief loving husband,
Sons <and Daughters.
Mars Theatre
THREE ORCHESTRA
A GOOD ME 18 ASSURED
Dane big from 9 p.m. Will 1 ttjti. .
Admission: Gents 50c, tax
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CHARGE
IN
$1.00;
Miss M.
J,
DISMISSED
POLICE COURT
evening of November 11th
John Caidwell and family
> Axtend,£theii^sincere tha
SPKCIA iX IlCTUR-E FOR
December 28th, soth and 27th
Magdalena
wife- of -Christian
who passed: away
IN LOVJNQ MEMORY
Of Roy ^aWe/puke,
five year ago, ffeiL 14 th.- v f
IMPROVING
The many friends of Mi'. Thomas
JUST ARRIVED —/New crop
oranges, grapes, tnd^" mixed nuts.
'Prices are lower ijferieve’s Lunch
Shoppe. . <
OLD TIME; /
DANCE
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OPERA HOUSEJeXETER
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TIREICHAIJQS
EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 11th, 1930
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WBlis, of Centralia, wlm has been 1 town, is to be congratulated on re-
seriously ill with pneumonia in the'
Western Hospital, Toronto, will be
pleased to know that he is on the
mend. Anxious inquiries have- been
made each-day as to Mr. Willis’ con
dition and his improvement is noted
with pleasure,
Every <once regardless of cost.
LADIES’ FUR COATS
Only three ladies’ fur coats left. One intelain black French
Seal and 2 fine quality muskrats to cle^r at once at low prices
For Ladies and Girls
Winter Coats at reduced prices; hand
bags, handkercheifs, fancy cushions, scarfs,
fancy linens, silk hosiery, beads, gloves,
silk underwear, rubber aprons, parasol^/
bath-robes, I etc
RIBS BROKEN AT BOXING BOUT
There was a slim crowd at the
boxing bofit put on in the Opera
House on Saturday evening. Eleven
boys from London Y.M.C.A. were
present and put on five bouts and
in addition there were two local
bouts. Jack Somerville, of London,
who boxed Del Raby, Ontario Wel
terweight champion, had three ribs
fractured in the bout -and was at
tended by Dr. Dunlop. There were
three knock-outs during the evening.
For Men and Boys
Ties, gloves, braces, garters, arm bands,
umbrellas, bath-robes, suits, overcoats,
hockey-shoes, house-slippers, gloves, socks,
shirts, belts, initialed and fancy handker
chiefs, underwear, mufflers, etc.
| A Christmas Bargain in Men’s Fine Shirts
[Men’s fine quality broajcloth shirts, good patterns, with 2 separate col
lars,[brand new stock, sizds' 14 1-2 to 16, well worth $2.00. Our special
Christmas selling price on}y $1.50 each.
Sqle of Pillow Cottons and Sheetings
Oujr sale of pilla/
SHORT COURSES FOR
APPRENTICES
Mr. Harold Skinner, who is learn
ing the tinsmithing and plumbing
with Mr. B- W. F. Beavers, has re
ceived word that 'he is to attend
apprenticeship classes this winter in
the Windsor-Walkerville Technical
School commencing January Sth.
First andl second year plumbing^ap-
PVentices will attend these classes
for eight weeks and living quarters
will be provided and expenses paid.
Mr. William Balkwill Jr., who, is
learning the carpenter trade with
his father, will also attend a winter
course but he has not received, def
inite instructions as yet.
short courses should prove of
mable value to the students.
ceiving a beautiful white-gold wrist
watch as a special prize for produc
ing sugar* beets that were judged the
equal, if not better, than the
which carried off the first
awarded by the Better* Sugar
Club of the Chatham district,
ter Freddie was honored at a
quet given in Chatham on Wednes
day evening of last week to the boys
of the Better Sugar Beet Club spon
sored by the Chatham Rotarians,
During the year 86 boys cultivated
half-acre plots. Twenty prizes weie
given including, bicycles, watches,
and a two week’s course at the O.A,
C. at Guelph. Frect being outside
of the area included in the compe
tition was not eligible for any of the
prizes. He was invited as a special
guest and presented with' a wrist
watch. He was. accompanied by his
father, Mr. Fred Ellerington and
Messrs. Alex Stewart and Robt. Sil-
lery. Fred also received a fine
jack-knife and a certificate given -by
the members of the Better Sugar
Beet Club. The award also 'brings
honor to the district showing that
Huron -county can produce
equal to the best.
THE LATE MRS. CALDWELL ' • ’
The death took place at the fam*
By residence, London Road Norths
on Fridays December 5th, 0$ Lor
raine Ford, dearly beloved .wife
Mil John Caldwell, aged 47 years,
6 months, and 11 days. The deceas
ed had 'been ailing for several
months but had (been confined to her
bed for about tw-o weeks only. A
few weeks ago she was taken to Vic
toria Hospital,
remained for >a
nothing could
her condition
grew weaker.
the second concession of
Township where- her early
spent. Following her xnar-
Mr. Caldwell they spent &
of years in the West at
;Sask, Returning from the
some time in
born on
Stephen
life was
riage to
number
Lawson,
West they lived for
Hensali and for the past fourteen
years have resided on a farm north,
of Exeter. Mrs. Caldwell was at
member of the Main St. Unitetr
church and was held in high esteem
by a wide circle of friends. Besides?
her bereaved husband she is survived
by a family of seven children, five/
daughters and two sons, Mrs. Edgar
Rundle, of Exeter; Bernice, Dorener
Olive and Mary, Russell and Eldon'
at home. .., She is also survived iby
four brothers and three sisters, Wil
liam J. Ford, of Usborne; Alonzo, of
Los Angeles, Calif.; Herbert and
Frank, of tjie West; Mrs. W. Prod-
gers, London; ;Mrs. Fred J, Hill, Tor
onto, and Mrs. Alonzo Hedden, of
Clandeboye. The funeral was held
Monday .afternoon conducted by her"
pastor, Rev. C. J. Moorhouse, with,
interment in the Exeter cemetery.
The pall-bearers were: Messrs. C. EL
Pearce, John Greb,
B. W. F. "Beavers and
Among those from st
attended! the funeral
Mrs. Fred J. Hill, of
and Mrs. Wm, Prod-
Mr.
DEATH Ob’ DR. ROLLINS
• The death of Dr. Rollins
home, 8 Bellevue Ave., London,
moved a former old and much
teemed practitioner -of Exeter,
having practised medicine in Cred-
iton and Exeter for the long period
of thirty-four years. He was one
of the most successful and widely
known medical men in these parts
and will long be remembered by a
host of friends, for his kindriess and
sterling qualities both in and out of
his profession. He was born in
Biddulph Township on December the
28th, 1847 and graduated in med
icine in 1869. In the same year he
married Mary, sister of the late
Hon. Thus. Greenway, who died in
1905. In 1908 he entered Asylum
Services as Assistant Superintendent
at Orillia and Mimico for ten years,
retiring in 1917 at London. He
later married Nellie Davidson, who
survives him as also one daughter
Pearl and son Czar, of Cleveland.
The doctor was a member of the
Huron County Council'’- for sixteen
years being Warden in 1,90-0: -He
was an active politician for many
years being a Conservative. He was
nominated many times f-or Parlia
mentary honors but always declined.
Nearly one hundred members of the
Masonic Order, London, as well as
many other friends and relatives at
tended the funeral service^ ot his
h-ome in South London. The ser
vices were conducted by Rev. John
Holmes, -of Calvary United Church
and Rev. B. W. Thompson, of Wes
ley United Church. A Masonic ser-
Vico l-ater was conducted, by mem
bers of St. John’s Lodge No. 20.
Interment was made in Exeter
cemetery, with Rev. Mr. Holmes of
ficiating. At the grave Lebanon
Forest' Lodge, assisted iby the Mas
ter of St. John’s Lodge, held a short
service.
The pall-bearers were: W. H. Lev-
ett, J. J. Knight, Dr.
J. P. Davidson, W. F.
Wm. Shosenberg.
Among those who
funeral were Rev. .
Miss Holmes and Mr. Wendell Hol
mes, Miss Pearl Rollins, Misseh Ed
na and Ruby Davidson, Mr. and Mrs,
Palmer Edwards, W. H. Leavett,
John Knight, Dr. McGillicuddy, Mr.
and Mrs. T. W. Hawkshaw, all of
London: Mrs. Chas. Cryer, Mr.
Northwood, Mr ,ancf Mrs. Fred H.
Rollins and Miss Lillian Rollins, of
Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. Czar Rollins,
of Cleveland; Fred Davidson, of
Merriton; George Holman, of God
erich; Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Newell, of
Stratford and Mr. Schosenburg,
Kitchener.
cottons and sheetings as advertised last week will
Many were delighted with these bar gainstcontinue for another week.
Ask to see them.
Uhristm/s Gifts from our Shoe Department
Splendid vaj^ety of gifts to suit any member of the family in bedroom
or hous^ slippers, overshoes, hockey-boots, gauptlets, hats, etc.
Leather Coats, Windbreakers, etc. as Gifts
For, men or boys a good leather coat makes a nice present. We are sell
ing them at reduced prices.
Overcoats, Fur Coats, Etc
We are? selling these at reduced prices. Why not buy a good overcoat
or fur coat for Christmas.
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THERAPATIC LAMP
SUNBOWL HEATERS
WAFFLE IRONS ...
PANEL\MATIC ELECWIC IRONS
BIRTHS
TETREAU—In Stephen, on Sunday,
December 7th, to MA- and Mrs. Te
treau, a daughter.
BATTEN—In Usborne on Monday,
December Sth, to Mr. and Mrs.
Wilbur Batten, a daughter.
PRESZCATOR—in Bxeter, on Tues
day, December 9th, to Mr. and
Mrs. Wm. Preszcator, of .Stephen,
a daughter.
HUNTER—In Victoria Hospital, in
London, on Friday, December the
5 th, to Mr. and MI'S. Harold Hunt
er, a son (stillborn)
QOR WAX .EVER-READ^
TRAQUAIR & LINDENFIELD
Phone your hardware necessities to 27
IN MEiMORIAM
T1NKBEINER—In loving hiemory
of our dear mother, Mdgdalena
Finkbeiner,
Finkbeiner,
three years ago today,'December
the 8th, 1927. /
..A rose, that is sweetest #tfd falsest,
lu the end killed by thelrost;
And the flower that is/nearest dnd
dearest, //
As the IovedApne we havfe lost.
'“At the home bf the beautiful hills of God, 1 J
Dy the valley qf rest so fair;
"Some day, somd, time, when our task is done, | |
"With joy we sh’^11 md|ot her there.
& our hearts yo\n* nfsmory lingers,
■s f
IN MDMORIAM
LAWSON—Iii#loving memory
.Shtnuel G rge Lawson who pass
ed uiwa'yjfhree years, ago, Decem
ber 12 7.
For is b his very be'st,
And fc^ra. gave him Eternal Rest,
Sadl^Xmissed by his Wife Son and
Du lighter
On the
as Hubert Cooper, driver of Mr. G.
Armstrong’s hog truck was return
ing from Stratford accompanied by
Mr. Harry Delbridge, a horse belong
ing to Mr. Richard Elston suddenly
crossed the road! in front of the
truck and was struck. The animal’s
leg was broken and the car went
oyer a ditch and into a field being
considerably damaged/. A charge of
<i''e.ckless^ driving was laid. against.
Cooper and was tried before Police
Magistrate Makins at Stratford on
Saturday. The prosecution was
conducted by Mi'. J. Murray, of .Strat
ford and Cooper was. defended by
Mr. J. G. Stanbury, of Exeter. The
Magistrate dismissed the case. A
civil action by Armstrong against
Elston for the damages to his.- truck
has still to be tried.
Tuckey, W- C.
Wm. Abbott,
J. Grassick.
distance who
were Mr and
Toronto; Mr.
gers, and family, of London;;
and Mrs. Alonzo Hedden and family,
of Clandeboye; Mrs. Russell Sproat,
of .Seaforth; Messrs. .Harry and Wil
liam Caldwell, of Kippen; Mrs. Van
Horne, of Clinton; Mr. and Mrs.
Laughie Gear, Mr. and Mrs. Donaldt
Gear and Mr. John Gear, of Fergus;'
■and Ml*, and Mrs. Arthur Fond, of
Detroit.
DEATHS
ROLLINS/—In London, on Friday,
December the Sth, 1930, Dr. J. A.
Rollins, in his 83rd year.
BALLANTYNE—In Usborne Tp., on
Monday, December Sth, Annie
Mildred Miller, beloved wife of
John Ballantyne, in her 40th year.
CALDWELL—At the family resi
dence, London Road North, Fri
day, December 5', 1930, Lorraine
Ford, dearly beloved wife of John
Caldwell, aged 47 years, 6 months
and 11 days-.
SANTA CLAUS FUND
The Santa Claus Fund is meeting
with a fair response but it is hoped
that many more will make their con
tribution during the next few days.
The Santa CIas<_fupd, sponsored by
the Chamber of Commerce, has
brought gladness into a number of
homes at Christmas season, and this
year the need is greater •than ever.
The aim of the committee is to see
that no children in Exeter will rise
and find an empty stocking on
Christmas morning. Contributions
may be left at the Canadian Bank of
Commerce or at the Times-Advocate
The amount received to date is:
Previously acknowledged! $32.00;
Dr. G- F'. Roulston, $1; Women’s As
sociation of frames St. United church
$■5.00; The Canadian Legion $5.00;
B. R. Bartow $1.00; Dr. G. S. At
kinson, $1.00; 'F. A.
Miss L. M. Jeckell, $1.00;
Ross, $1.00^ W. G. Medd, $1.00;
R.’Hind, $1.00; Geo. Lawson, $1,00;
Canadian Cahners, Limited, $1.00;
Mrs. Amelia Dale $1.00; Wm. M-ay
$1.00; J. G. Stan-bury, $1.00; Rev.
D. McTavish, $1.00; Mrs. H.
Southcott $5.00; total $61.00.
TRAINING CLASS
At a recent meeting*' Of Main St.
Sunday School executive it was de
cided to hold their annual Christmas'
Tree and Entertainment -on Fridays
evening December 19th, committees
■were appointed and plans formed for
a good program. A new feature is
to be introduced this year in the
form of a White Cross so that all
will be given an opportunity of giv
ing to help tlro.se in need.
On Wednesday, Thursday and Fri
day evenings of this week Rev.’ Mr.
Moorhouse will give a series of talks
on the New Graded Lessons which
the -Sunday School has decided to
start to use with the New Year.
A PERCENTAGE' OF.J THE PROFITS OF THIS PICTURE TO BE!
DIVIDED WITH THB ATHLETIC
SOCIETIES OF rPHE EXETER
HIGH SCHOOL. FILM IS RECOM
MENDED BY THE sfelGH SCHOOL
STAFF AS BEING ofr AN EDUCAT
ED CHAR^JTER.
DET.OREH DI
“Evangeline
Henry/-Word
m&st eloquent, poem
Pictured with h^rt breaking tidel
and p^wer.> Captivating, Pie-
turesquffi Thrilling
r de-
t uieii^sincere thanks
friends for -the
sympathy extended
/recent bereavement;.’
inal tributes and loan
Mr. ,
sire, to ,6xtend,J-thei£
to the tieighbo|l „_
kindness and I
during their I
also for the fl|
of cars..
CARD OF TITANJC8
Mrs. Windsor amL$$he family of
the late George Wtorasor wish to ex
press thei| sincajro thanks to the
friends and nej/nbors for the many
acts of ft|hdn$ss and sympathy ex
tended.' during tliefr recent bereave
ment. w
SOUTH HURON PLOWMEN
ELECT OFFICERS
The annual meeting of the South
Huron Plowmen’s Association was
held in the Town Hall, Exeter, on-
Wednesday evening of last week.
The various reports showed that the
association had. concluded, a very
successful year with a substantial
bank' balance. The old officers felt
that it was tirpe for a change and a
■as folloivs:
that it was time for a i
new slate was elected
Hon. Presidents, Tlios. McMillan M.
P.. W. G. Medd, M.L.A. and -Ian
McLeod; District Representative;
President, Percy Passmore; 1st Vice*
Pres., Gordon McDonald; 2nd Vice-
President, Roland Williams; secre
tary, H. Jeffrey; treasurer, Earl
Sthabton.
Directors—Usborne Township, M,
Routley, Lou Fletcher, Chas. Mon
teith, Joseph Kernick, John T. Alli
son, Thomas Allen, W. E. Welsh, A,
W. Morgan, Hubert Hunter and E.
J. Pym.
Slmpton,
Shapton,
I Ingram.
Madge: | Item sail,
| Wilbert
iStephmi Township-—E. J.
A, J. Penliale, Wilfl’od
Hay Tp. W. Dougall, Goo.
Tuckersmith Tp„ John
Ejceter, W. D. Sandors;
John Passmore; Auditor,
Marthi. e
The angel of death visited the
Thames Road, Monday anti the spirit
of Mrs. -John Ballantyne took its
flight to eternal rest leaving behind
a bereaved husband and a family of
six small children. Mrs. Ballantyne’s
maiden name was Annie
Miller, being a daughter -of
Mrs. John Miller, of Staffa.
in her 40th year, and had
poor health for some time,
ceased was a member of the Thames
Road United Church and was held
in the highest esteem. Besides her
bereaved husband she is survived
by a famly of four sons and two
daughters, Wfeaiey, Jean, William,
Glen, Audrey and Ewart Mrs.t Ball
antyne was the second oldest of a
family of twelve children, her broth
ers and
Wordfem
gett', of
Pleasant
Usborne,
Mrs. Jas. Ilodgert, of Usborne and
Roy, Ada, Robert and Clifford at.
home. The funeral will take triace
from her late residence Thursday at
two p.m. for interment In Roy’s
cemetery. Rev. James Anthony will
he in charge.