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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1933-11-02, Page 1a SIXTIETH YEAR, NO. 2778 1 Chicken Supper will be served in the Crediton United Church on Anniversary --- Of --- Main St. United Church on Anniversary Services at — w. OYSTER SUPPER on chil- by Mary S. Hitchcock in James Street United Church onEARL—PULLEN was Under the auspices of the Women’s Association All in Gorgeous Costumes and Oriental Setting FOR BENEFIT OF TRAVELLING PUBLICWill. Kernick, Sr., is confin-USED London Huron and Brute Coach Lines enjoyed In number of brought in, Lunch was Caven Church wilj. hold a 3upper on Wednesday, November Full particulars next week. ‘The Slave Maid of Israel Adults 35c.; Children 30c. Rev. J, W. Johnston, Pastor Mrs. B. Kestle, President 3 p.m. Open Meeting of the Sunday School to be addressed by Rev. Mr. Wallace. Mrs. Clark and Mr. Elliott will sing. fowl 15. lbs.; value $300. 14 tons, was spent for beans and tur- Special music will be provided by the choir under the leadership of Dr. C, A. Campbell LOST__A new guitar in case the Thames Road during the month of September. Reward for return.^ P. O. Box 116, Exeter. Itc. ibs.; onions, 125 tbs.; groceries lbs.; corn syrup, 60 lbs.; total Woodham Orange Hall, on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd, 1933 Elimville United Church Sunday, November 12 REV. J. H. STAINTON, of Exeter, will preach at 10.3 0 a.m. & 7 p.m. SPECIAL MUSIC BY THE CHOIR - Adults,25c., Dramatic Club of Empress Avenue United Church, London will present a three-act Religious Drama Wednesday, Nov. 8 th Supper to- commence at 5.30 follow­ ed by a splendid program including music and Scotch Songs by London artists and local talent. ESTABLISHED 1878 EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 2nd, 1933 M Oxford Greys, Silvertones, Browns, Navies S12„ $15., $17.,, $19 OUR OVERCOATS ARE SELLING FAST BECAUSE WE HAVE THE NEWEST STYLES, CORRECT COLORS AND LOW PRICES. WE HAVE THE YOUNG MEN’S FORM-FITTING COATS, GUARD MODELS AND REGULAR ULSTERS FOR OLDER MEN IN SIZES FROM 34 TQ 46. HOTEL CONTENTS SOLD The auction sale of the effects of the Central Hotel was attended ’by a very l^rge crowd Monday af­ ternoon. Mr. E. Lowry who has conducted the hotel for the past five years is retiring owing to ill health an,d the contents of the hotel came under the auctioneer’s hammer. Good prices were realized. Mr. H. Bagshaw owner of the hotel is again putting the place in shape and ex­ pects to re-open the first of the week. ^REMEMBRANCE DAY” Saturday, November 11th “Remem­ brance Day” has been proclaimed a public holiday. Reeve B. M. Fran­ cis requests that all merchants close their place of business up until WO o’clock in the afternoon. A memor­ ial service will be held by the re­ turned veterans at the James Street United church and at the cenotaphs at Exeter and Hurondaie. SOFT BALL BANQUET The Main Street Girl’s- Softball team held a banquet in the church on Tuesday evening, each entertain­ ing a friend. The church was taste­ fully decorated. Mr. W. G. Medd, manager of the team acted as toast master. Games were played bring­ ing an enjoyable evening to a close. UNDERWENT OPERATION Mrs. Walter Cutbush was taken ill on Saturday and on Monday ev­ ening Dr. W. E. Weekes, had her removed in an ambulance to St. -Jo­ seph’s Hospital, London, where she underwent an operation. Latest re­ port is that she is getting along nicely. Miss Margaret jonns is the nurse in charge. Anniversary Services Kirkton United Church will be held on Sunday, November 5th at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. conducted by REV. G. M. CHIDLEY, of Watford Boys’ and Youths’ Overcoats Overcoats for big High School boys in Navy and Tweeds priced at $10 and $12. Overcoats for smaller boys priced at $5 to $10. Boys’ Leather Windbreakers at $3.95 Here is your chance to get your boy a leather Windbreaker, well-lined., and with a leather collar, sizes 8 years to 15 years at the very low price of $3.95. _______ ___________‘ Prices of Monarch Knitting Yarns Higher This will be your last chance to buy Monarch Knitting Yarns .which the following are included, Dove Down, and Silvertwist at old prices. All these wools have advanced in price and we only have a limited supply to sell at these prices. Get your sufpply now. Special Early November Values Men’s Work Coat Sweaters 1.25 each. Heavy Work Socks on sale at 19c., 29c. and 39c. a pair. Fleece Lined Underwear for Men, heavy weight 79c. a garment. Fleece Lined Underwear for boys, heavy weight, 49c. a garment. Heavy Ribbed Underwear for men $1.00 a garment. Men’s Grey Flannelette Work Shirts at 79c. each. SEE OUR EXCEPTIONAL VALUES IN LADIES’, MISSES’ AND CHILDREN’S WINTER COATS AND DRESSES MUSKRAT COATS-2 ONLY BEAUTIFUL QUALITY LADIES’ MUSKRAT COATS AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES SUPERIOR CHAIN STORE GROCERY SPECIALS FOR THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Campbell’s Vegetable Soup .... per tin 8c. Home rendered lard,..................per lb. 11c. Cocoanut wafers........................2 lbs 25c. McCormick’s Duplex Cream biscuits 2 lb 29 Tomato juice................. per tin 5c. Bulk Mince Meat....................2 lbs for 25c. St. Williams Marmalade . . 40 oz. jar 27c Chipso, ........................large pkg. ea. 19c. Oxydol ......................... large pkg. ea. 19c. Rice Krispies ............................per pkg 10c. California Grapes . . .................per lb. 15c. Huron Toilet Papef ................ per roll 3c. Phone 32 Phone 32 to commfence at ;5.30 consisting or The Edith Hawaiian Concet Troupe, Admission, adults 5 0c. David Stephens W.M. Berry, “God Save the King.” Supper Program Hill-Adams of London, children 25 c. Hiram Copeland and Hugh Committee. PORK AND BEAN SUPPER A hot pork and bean supper, will be held in the Trivitt Memorial par­ ish hall on Tuesday, November 7th from 5.3 0 to 8 under the auspices of the W. A. Adm. adults 25c. dren 15 c. 1932 FORD COACH 1931 Ford Delivery Closed Cab 1931 FORD COACH 1929 FORD COUPE Also a few cheaper cars Our Repair Shop is at your service with experienced Ford mechanic \and Genuine Ford Parts Tires, Anti-Freeze and Batteries at the lowest prices* Sandy Elliot •fc" A pretty autumn wedding solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Earl on Wednesday, O-ctober 25th when their second daughter H&zel Grace was united in marriage to Milne -Stewart Pullen, son of Mr. Walter Pullen and the late Mrs. Pullen, New Middleton, Ind, The bride entered the living room on the arm of lief father to the strains of the wedding march by Lohengrin, played by Miss Myrtle Earl, sister of the bride. The bride looked charming in a dress of white French embroidered chiffon with long embroidered silk net veil held in cap effect with -a ban*d of orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of Orphelia roses and maiden hair fern The bride’s little nephew Master Harry Hern carried the wedding- ring concealed "in a rose. The cere­ mony was performed by Rev. J. R. Peters in the presence of the immed­ iate relatives of the contracting parties. After the ceremony the guests sat down to a sumptuous fowl dinner. Amid showers of confetti Mr. and Mrs. Pullen left for Toronto, Buffalo and Niagara Falls. The bride tra-. veiled in an Eel grey satin dress i with green coat ad grey fur trim- j things and accessories to match. On i their return they will reside on the MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER A number of young ladies, mem­ bers of the Young Ladies’ Class of the James Street Sunday School gave a miscellaneous shower to one of their members, Miss Violet Frayne, bride-elect, at her home on Wednesday evening of last week, the occasion being a surprise. Games and amusements were the course of which a beautiful presents were in a decorated basket, served at the close. ATTEND SISTER’S FUNERAL Mr. and Mrs. Charles Birney and Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Hopper were in Wingham Tuesday attending'the fu­ neral of Mrs. Birney’s sister, Mrs, Alice Nixon, which took place from the home of Mr. J. H. Hopper. The deceased whose home was in Arkola, Sask., had beenjll for some time. For the past six* months she has been with her sister Mrs. Hopper at Wingham and for about eight months previous to that she was cared for at the home' of Mr. and Mrs, Chas. Birney,. , Mr, E. R. Hop­ per was the undertaker in charge. CHOIR ENTERTAINED Ghosts and goblins took possess­ ion of James Street parsonage on Tuesday evening when Rev. and Mrs. -Stainton entertained the choir to a Hallowe’en masquerade. The guests proceeded through the dark­ ened house where many wierd sounds were emitted from most un­ expected corners. The' unmasking revealed many surprises. Games and amusements were enjoyed fol­ lowed by refreshments. A vote of thanks was tendered to the host and hostess and committee tn charge by Mr. S. M. Sanders, seconded by Mr. W. R. Goulding. BROTHER DIES Mr. James Handford received word last week of the death of his brother, Mr. Samuel Handford, of Snowflake, Man., a former resident of. this community, who passed away on October 20tli at the age of 86 years. The deceased was born on the Handford homestead on the Highway South of Exeter and for over fifty years has resided in Man­ itoba. He is survived by his widow, whose maiden name was Miss Eliza­ beth Gould, of London, also two daughters and five sons. Mrs. May, of Mitchell, is a sister. SECOND CAR LOADED The second car-load or foodstuffs for the drought-stricken area of Saskatchewan left the Exeter sta­ tion on Tuesday destined for Alame­ da. A car was shipped last week to Flaxcombe and the response was so ,,great that it was found a second car would be required. Crediton, Dash­ wood, Grand Bend, -Centralia and Usbo-rne Tp. joined in gathering the foodstuffs and while potatoes and turnips are somewhat scarce in this district this year they formed a goodly part of each car. Many men devoted considerable time in assist- ting with the work but the princi­ pal credit goes to Rev. A. E. El­ liott, of the Main St. Church, chair­ man of the committee, who has been untiring in his efforts in securing contributions and in the loading of the cars. The contents of the cars were as follows: First Car, potatoes 13690 lbs.; apples 11915 lbs.; tur­ nips 83 95 lbs.; mixed vegetables, I5i275 lbs.; beans, 3405 lbs.; canned good, 2767 lbs.; honey, 1170; flour 760 pounds; salt, of art kinds, 3010’ ibs.; pumpkins, 225 lbs.; squash, 100 Ibs.; dried apples 70tt>s.; apple butter, 401bs.; onions, 401bs.; maple syrup, 22 Ibs.; total 4817 4 lbs.; value $600.00. Second car, potatoes, 7391 Ibs.; turnips, 7085' Ibs.; beans, 61S2 lbs.; apples, 3180 lbs.; mixed vegetables, 1222 Ibs.; canned goods, 1005 lbs; pumpkin, 655 tbs.; cereals, 350 Ibs.; honey, :250 tbs; salt, 150 lbs.; dried apples 135 110 27900 Ibs.; value $300. 14 tons. 6ver $57.00 was conerrDuted in cash 27900 *‘ ..................... I ' which mips. Mr. ed to his home through illness. Some 30 members of Caven Pres­ byterian Young People's Guild at­ tended the annual rally at Goderich on Monday evening of all the socie­ ties of the Presbytery of Huron. Mr. Ray Pryde was Hensall Mrs. Huron, Street t_____ _____. past week with Dr. W. E. and Mrs. Weekes leaving Here Wednesday to visit in Goderich, on Monday af­ ternoon Mrs. Weekes entertained a elected vice-pros, was selected for next year. (Rev.) Sheppard, of Port and formerly of the James parsonage, visited for the grooms farm on 10th concession of, number of friends in honor of Mrs, p.nntr.’.a’.’-, j Sheppard.Blanshard. BRIDE-TO-BE HONORED “Miss Lucy Horwood entertained recently at her home on Ridout St. south, in honour of Miss Marjorie Westcott, whose marriage to Harvey Pollen, of Exeter, takes place this month. The bride-elect, received many pretty gifts arranged in a novelty box. The evening was spent in play­ ing games and taking pictures of the guests after which dainty refresh­ ments were served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. J. N. Chapman and Miss Daisy Horwood.” London Free Press.’ The Misses Hannah and Jennie MacDonald entertained recently at their home on Beaconsfield Avenue, London, in honor of Miss Marjorie Westcott. The bride elect was sent on a treasure hunt through the house, where many gifts of alumin­ um and pyrex were hidden. The re­ mainder of the evening was spent in games after which a dainty supper was served by the hostesses. Those present were: the Misses Marjorie Westcott, Alma Reid, Eleanor Reid, Eileen Crellin, Doreen Westcott, Kathleen Godbolt, Mary Henderson Peggy Clarke, Lucy Horwood, Mrs. Verne Roulston, of Simcoe; Mrs. Robert Reid, Hamilton; and Hannah and Jennie MacDonald. The office staff of the Metropolitan Store of which Miss Westcott was a member presented her with a beautiful tea service. Sunday, November 5th Services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Preacher—Rev. Archer Wallace, M. A., of Toronto Mrs. A. Clark, soprano and Mr. Frank Elliott, tenor, of Brantford, will assist the choir. Mr. Byers and Mr. Robertson, of •London, were in Exeter on Thursday of last week conferring with Reeve B. M. Francis and the members of the council with reference to remov­ ing the Bell Telephone line off the Main Street. It is proposed to place the main cable to the central office underground and if permission can be obtained from the property own­ ers the wires through the business section will be placed at the rear of the buildings. On Tuesday, November 14 There will be a Hot FOWL SUPPER iServed at 6.-s;g' p.m. Followed by a humorous play en­ titled “Quare Naybors” will be pre­ sented by local talent. Good whole­ some entertainment featuring the arrival of many of our overseas friends in Canada. Come and enjoy an evenings fun with us. Admission Adults 50c. Children 25c. J. R. Peters, . ■*. W. Elf-ord Pastor. Sec. Trustee Bd. Monday, November 13th at 8:15 pirn. Children 10c.< BUS TERMINAL / Will be at Gould’s Store, opposite Former Central Hotel Information for busses for Clinton, Wigham, Luckow Ripley and Kincardine can be obtained here. Waiting Room at Rear of Store Also Light Lunches Served* 1