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SIXTIETH YEAR, NO. 2778
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Chicken Supper
will be served in the
Crediton United Church
on
Anniversary
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Main St. United Church
on
Anniversary Services
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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*
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