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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1934-04-05, Page 5THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE the pastor, Rev. W. A, Young. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Batten and daughter Gladys and Mr, Harold Denham, of Elimville, were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. E, Wil­ lard. Mr, and Mrs. Alvin Passmore and little daughter of the Thames Road were holiday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Peter Moir of the London Rd., south. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson; Carlisle spent several days' last week visit­ ing with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs, Wes. Rich­ ardson, of Hillsgreen. Mr. A. D. McEwen who has been taking treatments in Westminster Soldier’s Hospital, London, for sev­ eral weeks, has1 returned home somewhat improved in health. Mr. Geo, Walker of the 2nd con­ cession of Tuckersmith who recent­ ly rented the Neilands house on Al­ bert St, moved his family into their new home on Wednesday and' Thurs­ day. The Hensall Spring Show of horses and cattle will be held on Saturday afternoon, April 7th. A good prize list has been prepared and weather permitting a good crowd will be expected. The Jolly Four are putting on another dance and entertainment in the Town Hall on Friday evening, April 6th. The IMurdock Orchestra will supply the music and. Will Hay- ter will be floor manager. The Passion Week service held in the Presbyterian church on Wednes­ day evening was well attended. Rev. Mr. Elliott, of Main St. church at Exeter conducted the service assist­ ed by the local ministers. Mr. Lyle Cassidy accompanied by Mr. Walker Carlisle spent Easter with friends at Otterville. Mrs. Cas­ sidy, who has spent this past month visiting with her parents at Otter­ ville returned home with them Sun­ day evening. * Mrs. George Fairburn of the Lon­ don Road South, suffered a stroke, on Wednesday last and was rushed to a London Hospital for treatment She has been in very poor health for some time and her condition is very serious. At St. Paul’s Anglican church special Easter services were con­ ducted by the rector, Rev. M. B. Parker. In the morning commun­ ion was administered. The choir rendered special Easter music at both services. Mr. and Mrs. Coles and children, of Listowel, spent Good .Friday- with friends here and Easter Sunday with relatives at Wheatley. Miss Ruth -Coles is spending the holidays with friends here. The Sunbeam Mission Band and Arnold Circle of 'Carmel Presbyter­ ian church are presenting an Easter pageant and play in the basement of the church on Friday night of this i week, starting at eight o’clock. Everybody welcome. The first of the .series of Passion week services was held in St. Paul’s Anglican church on Tuesday evening The Rev. Mr. .Stainton pastor of the James St. United Church, Exeter, conducted the service. He was as­ sisted by Rev. Mr. Parker and Rev. Mr. Sinclair. A bad accident happened to Mr. Rora Geiger on Thursday last while drawing flax from the mills at Ex­ eter to the flax mills here. On the way up the load upset and in jump­ ing off he broke one of his legs in two places. He was taken to the Clinton hospital for an X-ray exam­ ination and have the leg set. He is now doing as well as can be expect­ ed. A splendid attendance greeted the Rev. M. A. Hunt, rector of' the T'riv- itt Memorial Church, Exeter, who conducted the Passion Week ser­ vice in the United church here on Thursday evening last. Mr. Hunt gave a very impressive address and was assisted in the service by Rev. Mr. Young, who read the Scripture lesson and the Rev. Mr. Parker who led in prayer. The Hensall Oddfellows gave, an At Home to their wives, daughters and girl friends on Tuesday evening, There was a fine attendance and no doubt there would of been a big crowd had the roads been better. The evening was spent in playing cards and other games. In the pro­ gressive euchre contest Mrs. Fred Manns won first for ladies and Mir. William Rivers, of Exeter, first for men. Lunch was served during the evening. The Conservatives iofi |S>. Huron intend holding their annual conven­ tion and meeting on Wednesday af­ ternoon April 11. This convention was "postponed from March 27 ow­ ing to the difficulty of getting speakers as both parliaments were in session. The principal speaker will be the Hon. Mr. Martin, Minister of Health in the Ontario Cabinet. There will be probably one name be­ fore the convention, Geo. Elliott Reeve of Clinton and Warden of Huron County, The election will be held in June. Seed Peas are now available for contract growers.—Canadian Can- ners, Exeter, Mr. Lyle 'Cassidy has treated him­ self to a new car. Mr. and Mrs, Orval Twitchell spent Monday in London. Bobby Cameron is visiting with his aunt, Miss Lettie Foster, at Var­ na. Miss Olive Workman is spending her holidays visiting friends at Mit­ chell. Mr. Joseph Hoort, of Stanley Tp,, was in the village Thursday calling ■on friends. (Mr. Maynard Harman, of Mitchell visited here with friends over the holiday. Jerry and Marion Drummond spent Easter visiting relatives at Kincardine. ■Miss Hazel Coxsworth, of Petrolia is spending the Easter holidays at her home here. Mrs. Alice Joynt and son Will, of Toronto, are spending the holiday at their home here. Quite a number from here attend­ ed the Spring 'Show at Seaforth on Tuesday afternoon. •Mr. Harold Scruton, of Pt, Dover spent the holidays with his mother and sisters here. Mr. Eric Kennedy, of Toronto, is a visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Geiger. Mr. Eldrid Smith of Western Uni­ versity is spending the Easter holi­ days at his home here. Mrs. John .Scott and Mrs. R. Dow., of Cromarty, spent the holidays vis­ iting relatives in town. (Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Blowes and little daughter visited with Exeter relatives on Good Friday. Mr. W. D. McLean, of 'Chicago, was a week-end visitor with h!s mother Mrs. David McLean. Miss Annie Carlisle is visiting this week with her sister Mrs. Wes­ ley Richardson, of Hillsgreen. Mrs. W. J. Statham and daughter Lois, of London, are visiting with Mr. and Albert Spencer this week. Mr. and Mrs. Roy McLaren spent Easter with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cor­ bett and family in Hay Township. Miss Myrtle Frainher was a visit­ or at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Dick, Hay township last Sun­ day. Mr. Van Pettit accompanied by his brother Mr. Lloyd Pettit spent Easter Sunday at their home in Sar­ nia. Mr. Stanley Walter of the staff of the Bank of Montreal here has been transferred to the branch at Plan- over. Miss Jean Bonthron and friend, of London, were holiday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Bon­ thron. Mr. and Mrs. Ferris Cantelon, of Schromberg, are spending the holi­ days with Mr. and Mrs. David Can­ telon. Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Bell, of Tor­ onto, are spending the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. A. Bell, London Road. Miss Jean Venner, of Chiselhurst, is spending a few days this week1 visiting with her aunt Mrs. Roy Mc­ Laren. Mr. and Mrs. Orval Beavers of .the Thames Road, were holiday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Higgins. Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Campbell and family, of Toronto, were holiday visitors at the home of Mrs. Thos. Murdock. Rev. (Mr. Young and two daugh­ ters, Misses Helen and Ruth, Nairn, were visiting here with Rev. W. A. and Mrs. Young on Monday. A number of men are engaged this week cleaning up King St. and get­ ting it ready for the .show on Sat­ urday. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hedden and family of Chiselhurst were Easter visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kenning. Mr. Archie Filshie is at Mount Forest attending the funeral of his brother, who died there suddenly on Saturday. Mr. Edmund Geiger and daughter Miss Ruth, of London, are spending the Easter holidays with Mr. and Mrs. -Owen Geiger. Mr. and Mrs. George Howard., of Exeter, spent Good Friday visiting their brother and sister, Harry How­ ard and Mrs. English. Mr. John Bean has rented the house formerly occupied by John Smyth on King street west and will take possession in April. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Love, Mr, and (Mrs. Earl Love and little daugh­ ter, of Hillsgredn, were recent vis­ itors with relatives in town. Miss Margaret McLaren, of West­ ern University, is spending the holi­ days with her parents Mr. and Mrs. R. Y. McLaren, London Road. A communion service was held in Carmel Presbyterian Church on Good Friday morning conducted byi Round Trip ' - Bargain Fares Saturday, April 14th From Exeter Windsor or Detroit $2.60 GOING APRIL 14th—RETURN UI» TO APRIL 16th Tickets and train information from Agents, N. J. DORE, phone 4Gw CANADIAN NATIONAL Large congregations attended the Easter services in the United church on Sunday. The pastor Rev. Arthur Sinclair conducted both services. In the morning besides several fine an­ thems a trio was given by Mrs. M. Hedden, Mrs. W. G. Drysdale and Mrs. Geo. Hess. Communion was al­ so administered at this service. At the evening service special parts were taken in the anthems by Miss Florence Welsh and Mrs. Hess; a duet by Miss Welsh and Dr. Smillie a splendid attendance in the morn- and a solo by Sam Rannie. There was a splendid attendance in the morn­ ing at the Sunday School when an Easter pageant was given by mem­ bers of the Sunday School. The Easter services in -Carmel Presbyterian -church were largely attended. The pastor Rev, W. A. Young preached appropriate sermons both morning and evening and the choii* rendered special music at these services. Special parts taken in the morning were a duet, “When I See the Wondrous Cross’’ by Mrs. Young and Mrs. W. A. MacLaren; anthem by the choir “0 Saviour of ■the World’’ and a quartette ‘.He has Gone Upward’’ by Rev, Mr. Young, R. Y. MacLaren, James Bengough, W. A. MacLaren. At the evening ser­ vice Mrs. James Bonthron sang “It Was for Me’’; anthem by the choir, “Christ Being Raised’’ the contralto parts being taken by Mrs. W A'. Mac Laren. A quartette “Nailed to .the Cross” by Geo. Denfield, Miss Irene Hoggarth, James Bengough and Miss Mabel Workmen. The special Easter meeting of the Mission Band of the United church was held in the basement of the church on Sunday afternoon. After the devotional exercises were over the Easter -story was tol'd in pageant form by members of the band. Spec­ ial solo parts were taken by Bobby Hess and David Sangster accompan­ ied on the piano by Kathryn Drys­ dale. Two choruses were given by Margaret Shepherd, Pearl Hdrpole, Barbara Shepherd, Max Hudson, Carey Joynt, Kenneth Passmore, G. Passmore and David Sangster, they were accompanied on the piano by Mary Goodwin. Some twenty of the younger members of the band sang “Jesus bids us Shine”; Miss Dor­ othy Campbell, of Toronto, who is an Easter visitor here gave a very interesting address. This interesting meeting of the Mission Band closed with hymn and prayer led by Mrs. Hugh McEwen. Death of Frederick G. Berry The death occurred late Tuesday night at the home of his sister Mrs. William Consitt of Frederick G. Berry aged 61 years. About five years ago he was in very pool’ health and after being several months in a hospital the doctor’s decided to am­ putate his leg as the only way to save his life. After the operation and getting an articial leg he was able to get around quite smartly and he made his home with his sister Mrs. Consitt. For several months his friends noticed that he was rapidly failing and he passed away Tuesday night. He was a former engineer on the railroad and for years was on the -Stratford, Buffalo run and also for several years on the run from North Bay to Cochrane. He was a Conservative in politics and. a bright and intelligent man. He leaves to mourn his loss, two sons and two daughters in Windsor and one sis­ ter Mrs. William Consitt of Hensall The funeral which was private took place on Thursday afternoon from the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Consitt, interment in the Exeter cemetery. CREDITON Will the person or persons who took household effects from the home of the late Wm. Sims return the same within ten days and save further trouble. Dated this 5 th day of April, 1934. ltc. Week-end guests in Crediton were Mrs. Voelker, of Pigeon, is visit­ ing with Mr. and (Mrs. W. H. Smith. Miss (Margaret McMaster is spend­ ing the holidays at her home near St. Marys. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Farr, of Fen­ wick, visited Dr. and Mrs. IMisener over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Mclsaac and daughter, of Detroit, are visiting With iMr. and Mrs. Dan (Mclsaac. Mr. Ross Krueger, of Waterloo, and Miss Erma Fahrner, of London, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Hy. Falirner. Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Watts and family, of Hamilton, were week-end visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Finkbeiner. iMiss Lulu Morlock and lady friend Miss Beatrice Dobbs, of Windsor, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. Mor­ lock over the holidays. Miss Bernice Bilber has returned to resume her studies at MacDonald Institute, Guelph, after spending the holidays with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Abel, of Montreal and Mr, and Mrs. French, of Toron­ to, visited Mr. and (Mrs. Herman Oes- tricher during the Easter holidays. (Mr. and Mi’s. Roy Colliding and son Dawson, of Exeter and Mr. Sam Hicks, of Toronto, spent Good Fri­ day with Mr. and Mf-s. Godfrey Wein Miss Lulu Gaiser, of McMaster University, Hamilton; Mr. Howard Johnston, of Toronto University; Miss Edna Beaver and Miss Hazel Woodall of London. .Special Easter services were held in the United Church Sunday School last Sunday with a good attendance. THE GROCERY SPECIALS SCHNEIDER’S PURE LARD IN BULK RED & WHITE PEAS, Sweet and tender HEINTZ SPAGHETTI, large tin , . . . , . GOOD COOKING RICE............................ PEANUT BUTTER IN BULK................. HANDY AMMONIA .................................. WONDERFUL LAUNDRY SOAP........... RED & WHITE COFFEE........................ Perfection Tomatoes 3 tins for 25c, LARGE TIN FOREST CITY BAKING POWDER WITH GOBLET FREE FOR.........25c. De Luxe Jelly Powders assorted 6 for 25c. Fancy Dried Peaches ........ per lb. 20c. Nature’s Best Tomato Juice .... per tin 5c. Pure Castile Soap...........10 cakes for 25c. Large Meaty Prunes...........2 lbs. for 25c. Spanish Onions......... Seedless Grapefruit . New Pineapples .... Head Lettuce........... New Cabbage........... FANCY SWEET BISCUITS, ASSORTED per pouhd 17c. ROLLIE’S GROCERY Phone 102 “Quality always higher than price.” EXETER, ONT We Deliver A musical program was given and special numbers by the primary. A pageant entitled: “The Christian Trail” was a special feature of the program. Special music was provid­ ed. Three-Act Play The young people of the Crediton United Church recently put on a three-act play at the town hall. The following constituted the cast of characters: Melvin Lamport, Hannah Mathers, Edward Lamport, Ila Lam­ port, Russell Finkbeiner, Jack Gallo­ way, Andrew Mathers, Edna Wright Stuart Wright, Alwinna Hill, Helen Finkbeiner and Roy Lovie. Rev. J. Johnson and Mrs. Wright were the directors of the play. Marion Lovie and Miss Rhena Yearley pro­ vided music between the acts; San­ ford White also gave a number of guitar solos. The hall was fairly well filled and there was a pleasing rhythm throughout. The young people are to be 'congratulated up­ on their success. The proceeds amounted to $40.00 which will be applied toward the financial re­ quirements of the congregation. Easter Services at the Evangelical Church Easter services at the Evangeli­ cal church were of -special interest to the -congregation. The sermon of the morning held the attention, sub­ ject, “A time to be silent and a time to speak.” The choir supported the service with a triumphant anthem. In the Sunday School session a pa­ geant, “The Conquering Cross” was presented under the direction of Ella Morlock. In the evening service the W. IM. S. presented the following captivating program: opening pro­ cessional, -the members of the W.M. S. dressed in white marched through the aisle singing an Easter spiritual led by Mrs. E. Wenzel, president, and Mrs. Emmery Fahrner, the director; an inspiring pageant was given by the members of the W. M. S., entitled, “The Evangel of the Gross.” In it a pantomine was pre­ sented by Evelyn (Sippell (Rock of Ages); Addileen Gaiser- efficiently presided at the pipe organ. The offering to be applied towards the missionary debt of the denomination , The Late Mrs. R. W. Keown There passed peacefully away on Sunday, April 1st at the home of her daughter Mrs. Fred Simpson, 4th con. McGillivray, Mrs. Hannah Keown aged 79 years and widow of the late Robert Keown, who prede­ ceased her 14 years ago. She was a life-long resident of McGillivray Twp. with the exception of the last few years spent at the home of her daughter Mrs. J. O. Lovie. She was a member of the Methodist church later United. She leaves to mourn her loss two daughter and two sons, one daughter, Mrs. Wm. Lightfoot, having predeceased her five years ago; Mrs. Fred Simpson, McGilliv- day; Mrs. J. O. Lovie, Stephen; Ro­ bert W. Keown, of Bossevian, Man. and Ernest Keown, of E dm on on, Al­ ta. Mrs. Keown before her mar­ riage was Hannah Watson daughter of James and Elizabeth Watson. There are 29 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon from the residence of Fred (Simpson to Brinsley United church for ser­ vice and burial at Mars Hill ceme­ tery. Annual Church Meeting1 The annual meeting of the Evan­ gelical church was held last Wed­ nesday evening with a good atten­ dance. The pastor, Rev, Mr. Sippell occupied tho chair and opened the meeting with devotional exercises. H. K. Eilber was appointed secretary* Reports of tho different organiza­ tions were read, all of which report­ ed a very profitable year. In the re­ port of the Treas. of the cemetery it was stated that there was $276. In the bank and $1:5'60 invested in Government bends for the perpetual care fund. George Finkbeiner was c Aylmer Pork & Beans , Large tins 10c. Hogarth says:- Like Begets Like DON’T GAMBLE Buy Hogarth SUPER-SIZE chicks from big eggs from big hens. Big chicks develop in­ to big pullets -that lay big eggs. Flocks and Hatchery under Government Approval. Seven breeds. Prices right. SUPER-SIZE Leghorns $12.75 per hundred; Barred Rocks and Minorcas 2c. per chick more; White Rocks 3 c. more; other breeds 4c. more. Hogarth Just-Rite chicks 3c. per chi ok less, all round. Write for complete information and spec­ ial discounts on early orders. Hogarth Baby Chick Hatchery EXETER, ONT. re-elected Trustee of the General Board and Fred Gaiser Trustee of the Cemetery Board. J. N. Morlock, on behalf of the Trustee Board also gave his report and stated that Roy Finkbeiner had been appointed care­ taker and Miss Addileen Gaisei’ re­ engaged as organist for the present year. H. C. Beaver and H. K. Eil­ ber were re-appointed auditors; F. W. Morlock, financial -steward and C. G. Morlock, treasurer of Missions of Benevolences. It was decided to have the evening services commence at 7.3 0 p.m. starting on the 1st of April and continuing until the last Sunday in November. The following were appointed ushers: William Schwartz, Roy Finkbeiner, Irving Stahls, C. G. Morlock, Albert Gaiser, Everet Fahrner, Henry Finkbeiner, Jacob Ratz, Chester Mawliinney and Joseph Finkbeiner. A special com­ mittee was appointed to- investigate the enlarging of the choir space and report at a general congregational meeting as to the cost before pro­ ceeding with the improvement. Votes of thanks were passed to -the choir, the Ladies’ Aid and the different S. S. classes who had assisted the Gen­ eral Treasury throughout the year. HARPLEY Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hodgins, of Cor­ bett, spent Sunday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. David Eaglesou. Miss V. May Hodgins, of Toronto, spent the holiday with her brother Mr. Mansel Hodgins. Miss Doris Greb, of Exeter, is vis­ iting with her sister, Mrs. Hugh Love. Mrs. Fred McLinchey and Eleanor visited with her parents in Parkhill Sunday evening. Mr. Byron Brown B. A., of Toron­ to, is spending the holiday with her father (Mr,. W. J. Brown. Mrs. J. J. Carruthers has return­ ed home after spending a couple of weeks with her mother Mrs. Fink­ beiner, who is ill at her home in Crediton. Mrs. J. B. Hodgins has returned home from Toronto where she has been visiting the past few months. STAFFA There was a good crowd at tho United Church on Easter -Sunday morning. The pastol’, Rev. Mr. Turn­ er, delivered a splendid sermon Special music by the choir. A trio was sung by Rev. Mr. Turner, Russ­ ell Worden and Fred Banting which was much enjoyed. Holiday visitors were: Mr. Clar­ ence Norris, Toronto, with his par­ ents Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Norris. Mrs. McVey, Mitchell, with her sister, Mrs. Wm. Jeffery. Miss Marzetta Sadler, Whalen, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sadler. The many friends of Mrs. James Jeffrey, of Hamilton, will be sorry to hear of her falling and breaking her hip. This community was shocked to hoar of the sudden -death of Mrs. John Cairns which took place fit her homo on Saturday evening. THURSDAY, APRIL 5th, 1934 4 . 2 lbs, for 21c. , 2 tins for 25c.. .........2 for 23c. . 6 lbs. for 25c. , 2 lbs. for 25c. . . per pkg. 5c. 10j>ars for 25c. . .. per lb. 39c. Choice Sweet Corn 2 tips for 19c. 6 lb. for 25c. . . 4 for 25c. . . each 33c. . . each 10c. . per lb. 5c. CENTRALIA Miss Marilyn Mills, of Wyoming, is visiting her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. I-Iarry Mills. Miss Mary O’Brien, of London, spent the week-end at her home here Mr. and Mrs. Arva Brokenshire, of London, spent Easter with Mrs. Brokenshire and Mrs. Baskerville. Mrs. McNaughton and daughter, of London, spent Easter with Mr. and Mrs. George Hepburn. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stephen and family, of Woodham, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Penwarden. Mr. Cecil Hodgson, of Toronto spent the week-end with his parents Mr. and Mrs. D. Hodgson. (Mr. Charles McQuillan spent the week-end at his home in Lucknow. Mr. Gordon McDonald spent the week-end at his home in Glencoe. Mrs. Margaret Fletcher and fam­ ily spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Moodie in Usborne. Mr. and (Mrs. Jones and family, of near Exeter, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. M. Sleamon. Mr. D. Maltby attended a conven­ tion held in Toronto on Saturday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. John Willis and family, of Exeter, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Davey. On Tuesday evening of last week the members of the Y. P. A. present­ ed an excellent program consisting of musical numbers, a dialogue and a play in the schoolroom of the church. A large crowd was present- and the proceeds of the evening went to' the Missionary work in the society. Mrs. Andrew Proctor and children of St. Marys, are visiting with the former’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Alr- thur Brooks. Miss Eileen Hodgins, Mr. Braund,- Miss Pauline Hodgins, Mr. Crump- lin, Miss Edith •Lewis and (Mr. Sin­ clair, all of London, visited with Mrs. Alfred Hodgins and family on Easter Sunday. Seed Peas are now available for contract growers.—'Canadian 'Cart­ ners, Exeter. Get your new license now, we have the forms and do not charge for our service. Let us put youl’ car in shape for another year’s running. Com­ pare our prices on Radiators Tires, Batteries, Gasoline or Oil, or anything for the car. It Pays to deal at the Old Estab­ lished Ford Garage SANDY ELLIOT Phone 64