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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1933-06-01, Page 2THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATETHURSDAY, JUNE 1st, 1033 Brilliant Farce- Comedy at Chautauqua Canadian Chautauqua Festival - June 12, 13, 14, 15 \ Fine Professional Cast Presents “Sun Up” Carolina Drama, Here Soon This popular production will be presented by a splendid dramatic cast on the fourth evening of Chautauqua. It concerns two business associates whose manufacturing company has prospered but at the same time brought misunderstanding and conflicts be­ tween them. After a series of events one agrees to become the other's butler for a year in an effort to settle their difficulties. The subsequent adventures that develop and impossible situations that arise provide an hilariously mirth-provoking evening. Here is a comedy that entertains and at the same time stimulates feeling and thought. You will not want to miss it. Marionette Review Everyone, young and old, who has the magic gift of make-believe is invited to come to the Chautauqua on the fourth afternoon and take a trip to fairyland with Sue Hastings Marionettes. What a variety of numbers they have planned in addition to the Three Act play "Jack and the Beanstalk"! Leavitt’s Theatre Exeter, Ont. “On the Bottom of the Sea”—Lecture The third evening of Chautauqua presents a rare opportunity to hear Robert M. Zimmerman of Montreal, Quebec, who has spent years in aquatic endeavours. He describes in a most realistic man­ ner many, many of his thrilling ad­ ventures and experiences as a deep sea diver. His collection of marine specimens is one of the finest of its kind on the Continent, much of which may be seen at the close of his address. Canadians have been justly proud of Robert Zimmerman’s achievements and we take great pleasure in conduct­ ing his personal tour. Scene from Great Drama “Sun Up One of the outstanding attractions of the coming season here will be “Sun Up”, vivid drama of the mountain people of North Carolina. Here is a poignant drama of the simple, primitive people of the Carolina mountains, living a life untouched by the great world “beyond the hills”. How the World War shatters this isolated existence and plunges the Widow Cagle, her family and neighbors, into a vortex of emotional conflict is powerfully enacted in this great play. “Sun Up” has scored tremendous successes in London, New York, and other metropolitan centers. Deep River Plantation Singing Radio Quartette and Young Van Osborne The deep, rich beauty of the negro spiritual, the plaintive pathos of lullabies crooned by soft darkey voices, the mallow carefree laughter that rings through the plantation melodies—are marvelously presented by the Deep River Plan­ tation Singers. The phenomenal popularity of negro music in the past few years is easily understood when one hears such music sung by capable negro musicians. This Radio Quartette is one of the most unique and delightful attractions on the platform today—an organization of power and finish, authentic in every detail. SAMUEL A. SHIER (St. Marys Journal-Argus) Young in spirit and active in bod­ ily frame, S. A. Sier of Water .St. S., Sit. Marys, erstwhile of Blanshard Township, is about the sprightliest of our septuagenarians. The term, “old man” will not apply to him yet, It is hard to understand how one who has worked hard all his life follow-, ing the plow, could have reached the time for retirement, as Mr. Shier has done, without showing more appar­ ent marks of advancing years. When we asked him about it the other day,. Mr. Shier confessed that he did not quite feel his age, and he attributed it to three things. First, he never used tobacco. Second, he didn’t drink whiskey; and third, he has made it a point to go to bed early, AU three are pretty good rules to go by, which we would commend to any of our younger fry who would like to live to a happy, healthy old age. School Days at Science HUI The subject of this sketch was born on a farm on the 'Mitchell Road Blanshard, near Science Hill, being the eldest son of the late Adam Shier and his wife, Charlotte (Switzer. The farm i« the one now owned by Paul Armstrong. As a young lad he at­ tended Science Hill, school in the Winter. Times were herd in those times, a. cwt. of dressed pork bring- ing as low as $2.50. Sam was the old- j the est of a family of eight and his ser­ vices were often required at home when he would otherwise have been at school. His first teacher was David whimster, who later became a home missionary in the Red River Settlement, Manitoba. A little later the teacher was; Harry M. McEvoy, who afterwards became a Land Sur­ veyor and lived for many years in St. Marys. Sam was an eager pupil and was quite a favorite with McEvoy. Four of his fellow pupils of Science Hill School days are today living in St. Marys,—Mrs, Brown, Sr., Water St., Mrs. Alex Ross, Wellington St.. South, James L. Webster and Alex Murray. When Sam was 'ten years old, his father sold the farm and bought a place in Usborne Township near the village of Kirkton until he had pass­ ed through his fifth book and had exhausted the opportunities of the public school. He was a keen stu­ dent but he was not permitted to go farther. The rest of his education Mr. Shier has had to gain through constant (reading and course in the university of practical experience. Farmed Near Kliliton Having attained to young man­ hood Mr. Shier bought a farm on the 4th line, Blanshard, a mile or two east of kirkton and shortly after­ wards took unto himseif a wife in person of Susan Beatty, daughter of the late Robert Beatty, J. P. of Kirkton, a gentleman who was a prominent figure in the township in his day. She is a sister of Dr. Ar­ thur Beatty, professor in the Univer­ sity of Wisconsin. From me time of their marriage until three years ago Mr. and Mrs. Shier continued to re­ side on the farm. Besides being a successful farmer. Mr. Shier has taken his part in co nit munity affairs. For thirty-five years he was an official in the Kirkton Methodist, now United church. Dur­ ing most of that period he was a teacher in the Sunday School and at the same time Associate Supt. For many years he served as school trus­ tee. Though frequently. urged to stand for the township council lie never entered the municipal field. 'The well-kept farm on the Kirkton line is still in the Shier family, being today owned by the younger son. Stewart, who after a period at the O. A. C. selected farming as his vo­ cation, The older son, Roy, now Dr. R. V. B. Shier, of Toronto, is to­ day recognized as one of Canada’s leading surgeons, Susan is now Mrs. Bfyne, -of iSt. Catherines and Miss Gladys resides with her parents. Three years ago Mr. Shier decided to retire and came to St. Marys. Life in the Stone Town seems to agree with him. He is taking things easy after a career that has been filled with more or less strenuous endeav­ or. He enjoys reading, has a well- stored mind and finds pleasure in the -companionship of the home and the company of his friends of a life­ time. CRUSHED TO DEATH Russell Fenn, aged 34, was acci­ dentally killed Tuesday of last week on the farm of John Yuill, Goderich township, where he was employed. When the horses attached to a steel roller on which he was seated, took fright and ran away, throwing Mr. ■Fenn, the roller passing over him. Two teams of horses were hitched to the roller, and harrows were hooked on behind, The unfortunate young man lived for over an hour. EPP’S truck upset One of Epps’ transport trucks came to grief about one-half mile north of Bly th on Highway No. 4. last Thursday morning. In turning out to phss an unmanageable horse the truck took to the ditch breaking down considerable fence oh the farm of Fred Osler before upsetting. The contents of the ,truck were scattered into the field. Fortunately the driv­ er was not seriously hurt. The truck whs bhdly smashed. — (Wingham TimeS-Advance, MRS. J. G. HARPER The death occurred at Fullarton Township of "Elizabeth A. Harper, beloved wife of James G. Harper, on Thursday last. She was born in England in 1866. (She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, two sons, three daughters and one sister. SILVER WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Plante re­ cently celebrated their silver wed­ ding anniversary at their home in Goderich when many friends and rel­ atives called to extend congratula­ tions. Many beautiful gifts were also received. iMr. and Mrs. Plante were married at Drysdale and have resided for twenty-four years in Goderich. An Attack of Kidney Trouble Back Bad, Could Hardly Stand Don’t neglect a baokache, but treat it before some serious kidney trouble sets in. , Mr*. Willowlea, Alta., writes:— When I was teaching schodl I had a bad attack of kidney trouble, and my back ached so I could hardly stand. A friend advised me to use Doan’s Kidney Pills, which I did, and before a month had elapsed I felt like a different person.’’ , kt ml drug and general stores, of mailed o* receipt df bride by The T. Milburti Co., Limited; Torohto.Onk '■ ’ Mr. and Mrs. James Kerr, of Sea­ forth, while driving to Hamilton re­ cently were the victims of a collison with another car near Dundas. Mr. Kerr suffered a fractured rib and pierced lung and his wife suffered from bruises and shock. They were later taken to the home of their daughter in Hamilton. EARLY MORNING FIRE Mitchell firemen had an early run- one morning recently when the tar cart used for patching the roads in Mitchell took fire behind the town hall. Street commissioner Kinsman had started a fire in tihe cart to heat the tar early in the morning. A few minutes later it burst into flames, and the brigade was called to ex­ tinguish it.