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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1934-04-26, Page 1ESTABLISHED 1873 ► ► ► ► ► F ► .IS? Y Z“ EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 26th, 1934 Your New Spring Shoes - Fancy Ties — Pumps — Straps — Etc. in the new shades, Greys, Blue, Biege, Brown and Black at very low prices $2.75 to $3.75 a pr Women’s Black Tie Slippers at $2.25 pr. Made with Cuban heel, or higher heel, an ideal shoe for women, who do not want to pay a high price at $2.25 a pair.. Men’s Work Boots, Oxfords, etc Men’s Work Boots at $2.00 a paii—Better grade at $2.75 and $3.50 Men’s Oxfords in Black, Brown, Black and White, Etc. Men’s and Boys’ Clothing, Hats, etc. We are selling a great many suits for men and youths because our styles are right and our prices moderate. Come in and see our Felt Hats in all the^rew^colors._____ GIRLS’ SPRING COATS ON SALE We wish to reduce our stock of Girl’s Spring Coats in a hurry so are offering them this week at greatly reduced prizes, si zes 2 to 14 years at $3.95, $4-95, $5.95 according to size Odd Spring Coats at $3.00 each We have a few Spring Coats for Ladies and Misses, good cloths, carried over from other seasons to clear at $3.00 each. Curtain Nets on Sale Hundreds of yards of Curtain Nets to clear this week at 19c. and 29c. a yard FRILLED CURTAINS, special valule at 59c. and 70c. a pair. RAIN COATS—For Ladies and Children to clear at only a fraction of former prices Superior Chain Store Specials for Thursday, Friday, Saturday Kellogg’s Corn Flakes 2 pkgs. 15c. Chipso large pkg. 19c. Libby’s Corned Beef 1 lb. tins 2 for 25c. Pork & Beans Aylmer 16 oz. 5c. 5 tins 23c Lynn Valley Golden Wax Beans 2 tins 25c. Gardendale Tea, black only 1-2 lb. pkg. 25c Baker’s Cocoa 1-2 tins . .i. . . . . ............15c. Surprise Soap . ...........................5 cakes 23c. Libby’s Catchup, new style per bottle 15c. Libby’s Spaghetti with Tomato 2 tins 19c. Happy Vale Sweet Gherkins large hot. 25c. Sweet Mixed Pickles, picnic size .... 10c. Phone 32 Jones & May Phone 32 NEW TIME DANCE SIXTIETH YEAR, NO. 2803= SPRING SPECIALS Blue & white, Sauce Pans Regular .5'0-c. for .............39c. Blue and White, Pudding Disih Regular 50c. Angel Cake tins Tin Cake Tins .. Carpet Beaters .. Garden Seeds .... Garden Shovels Wash Boards ... Dust Mops ....... Chore Girls ................. 5c. Clevises ..................... 20c. Coc-oa Mats, 14x24 ......... Climax Cleaner ........ 19c. Excell-All, Wax ......... 29c. 29c. 15c. 15c. 15c. 25c. 75c. . each eacih 50 ft. each 12 .. each each each I I EXETER OPERA HOUSE .... each .... each .... each 7 pkg8. ... each ... 29c. each ... each 49c. each each 69c. each a lb. Gardening Rakes ....... Garden Hoes ............. Clothes Line Wire .... White Enamel Basins Galvanized Pails, No. Tin Tea Kettles ....... Strainer Pails ........... Bread Boxes .............. Curry Combs & Brushes 35c. pr. Hand Brushes .............3 for 10c. Focus Flashlight 85c. complete Whiffle Tree ends .... 4 for 25c. Toasters for Oil Stoves each 15c Jelly Cake tins .........2 for 23c. Knipe Sharpeners reg. >50© 39c. Scrub Mops ............... each 15c. 64c. 59c. 25c. 29c. 20c. 25c. 95c. 98c. THURSDAY, APRIL 26th Music by Grant’s 6-piece Band ADMISSION: Gents 25c., Ladies 15c MASONIC “AT HOME” GENUINE WIZARD BRAND PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE unequalled for gardens and flowers .... 50i lbs. $l.-5'0'; 100 lbs $2,715 C.I.L. PLIANT FOOD ...........................................*........ per pkg. 45c. NITRATE OF SODA, any quantity LAWN MOWERS, GARDEN TROWELS, CULTIVATORS, ETC. AT ALL PRICES. NEPTOLAC VARNISH FOR FLOORS, Dries in 4 to 5 hours. .T< Lebanon Forest Lodge No. 133 A. F & A.M. will hold an “At Home’’ in the Exeter Opera House on Friday, May 4th, to which the members and their wives or lady friends together with visiting brethren are invited. Tickets 5'0c. Tickets may be secured from any of the following commit tee: H. K. Eilber, ,M. W. Telfer, Geo. Thompson, H. O. Soutlicott, S. C. W. .Salter. Reid, TRAQUA1R & LINDENFIELD The laundry in the Frayne : has been closed down and the is now being fitted up for a retail boot and shoe business. block store , new CHOIR ENTERTAINED EAVITT’S THEATRE RETURNING TO TOWN choir JNDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY April 30th, May 1st, 2nd Special Attraction “LADY FOR. A DAY” with an all star cast featuring lay Robson and Jean Parker (of “Little Women”) Warrep Williams, Guy Kibble )W -SHOWING— George O’BHon in “EVER- SINCE EVE” Mr. Winegarden, of Parkhill, ex pects to return to Exeter in the neai* future. Mr. Samuel iStanlaJlue, who is at present occupying Mr. Wine garden’s house north of the bridge is now looking for another house. E. R. Hopper lias a full page ad- rtisement announcing a special le of furniture. See page 3. PUBLIC NOTICE Having severed my connections with The Huron Weather Insurance Co., I have taken out an agency for the same territory- with Western Farmers’ Weather Insurance Co. of Woodstock with a reserve balance on Dec. 31st, 1933 total cash In bank and bonds $21|3/,7i20.62. I solicit a, share of your patronage. N. Ogden, agent, box 143, Exeter Members of James Street were guests at a banquet prepared by the Women’s Association on Fri day evening. Albout thirty members with their husbands or wives sat down to the beautifully decorated tables when a most bountiful sup per was served. Following the repast Mr. W. R. Goulding acted as- toast- master. A toast to the King was responded to by all singing “God Save the King.” Rev. IMr. .Stainton proposed a toast to the choir which was responded to by the president Mr. Elford. Mr. -S. M. Sanders pro posed a toast to the ladies and Mr, T, Woodward sang a very appro priate number which was responded to by Mrs, Steiner, president of the Women’s Association bringing to a close a very successful and enjoy able evening. Save the King. MRS. AGUR DIES IN HER 103RD YEAR Early on Thursday morning, April 19, the oldest resident of this dis trict passed away at her home in Hensall in the person of Mrs. Mar garet Agur, who was in her 103rd year. On the Friday evening pre vious, while Mrs. Agur’s daughter was out making a call Mrs. Agur fell and broice her hip and owing to her advanced age nothing could be done for her and in spite of the best medical care and nursing she passed away Thursday morping. The dec’eased was born in 1831 at Cromma, in the Prince Edward dis trict and spent her early life there. She received her education at pri vate schools in Whitby and Toronto and for a time taught at a private school at Whitby. In 181515 she was married to her late husband, Robert Agur, of Ingersoll and for a number of years they resided at Ingersoll. If she had lived two months longer she would have been 103 years of age. On her one hundredth birthday Which she celebrated at her horn® in Hensall she received congratula tory messages from Premier Bennett and Ex-Premier King. Mr. King also made a call on her when pass ing through the village. Mrs. Agur also received both calls and letters from many prominent men in both church and state and from many friends in Ingersoll, London and the Thames Road. Mrs. Agur was well known in Western Ontario and always took an active interest in the different organizations that she was connect ed with. She was well read and a keen student of public affairs dnd up to six months ago always came out to vote at elections, municipal as well as provincial or federal. On the first Dominion Day, 1867, She was hostess at a dinner given by the business men of honor of her husband pointed magistrate, of that day. After the death of Mrs. Agur made her home with her son-in-law, the late Rev. Dr. Colin Fletcher, at the Thames Road manse and after they retired from- the ministry they moved to Hensall. After the death of Mr. Fletcher a few years ago Mrs. Agur continued to reside with her daughter, Miss Mary Agur. Of her four children, Miss Agur alone survives. The others were Robert, who died in British Columbia; Dr. Frank, who died in Toledo, Ohio, and the late Mrs. Colin Fletcher. The funeral took place from her late residence, Albert St., Hensall, Saturday afternoon. The service was in charge of her pastor, Rev. Arthur Sinclair, who was assisted by Rev. Hugh Taylor, of Thames Road; Rev. G. M. Ohidley, of Watford; Rev. Dr. Leckie, of Turnersville and Rev. Mr. Young, of Hensall. During the ser vice Mr. W. O. Goodwin sang very sweetly “Crossing the Bar.” The floral tributes were very beautiful. The bearers were: Messrs. Leslie Williams, of Zurich; William Dou- gall, of Hensall; Robert Kydd, of Thames Road; Edward McDougall, of Hurondale; William McEwen, of Clinton and C. Sweitzer, of Kirkton. Interment took place at the Kirk ton Stone Church cemetery. Among those from a distance present at the funeral were: Mr. and iMrs. Charles Agur, of Fostoria, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Coles, of Listowel and a num ber of friends from Ingersoll, Lon don, Clinton, Exeter and Thames Road. bran mash, pour kidneys and com- to destruction. Vodka, Africa has for moral debauchery than Russia or Africa. different occasions Premier pledged his word from the platform and some of those that wine How much the expect from a much disappoint- at the moment, promises precise as the D.D.G.M. VISITS MASONIC ORDER Rt. Wor. Bro. Hugh Hill, D.D.G M. of Masonic District South Huron paid his official visit to Lebanon Forest Lodge, A. F. & A. IM; Monday evening. Many visitors were present and the lodge room was filled for the occasion. The work of the first degree was exemplified by Wor. Bro. Chas. Salter and his officers in a most efficient manner and the distinguished visitor complimented them very higly. At the close of the lodge the brethren repaired to the rooms above where a splendid ban quet was prepared by the Ladies’ Guild of the Trivitt Memorial 'Church with the members of the U GO I GO class as waitresses. The tables were neatly decorated and a Sumptuous repast was served. Foll owing the banquet a toast was pro posed to “The King” and responded to by singing the National Anthem. Community singing was enjoyed led by Bro. M. W. Telfer and with Bro. H. K. Eilber at the organ. A solo was sung by Bro. C. Sims and a duet by Bros. Telfer and Sims, both being well .received. The toast to “Grand Lodge” was proposed by Rt. Wor. Bro. Thos. Pryde and respond ed to by the D.D.GJM., who deliver ed an address that was thought pro voking and of a very high order. A toast to “The Visitors” was pro posed by Wor. Bro. George W. Law- son and responded to by Wor. Bro. Jefferson, of St. Marys; Wor. Bro. Johnston, of Goderich and Wor. Bro. Forrest, of Stratford. A pleas ant evening was brought to a close with the Junior Warden’s toast. Lodges were represented from Car- low, Goderich, Clinton, Wingham, Chesley, Stratford, St. Marys, Lucan Ailsa Craig, Harrow, Thorndale, Mt. Forest, Sombra and Markdale. I.O.O.F, ATTEND SERVICE IN CAVEN CHURCH The Exeter lodge of Oddfellows celebrated the anniversary of the Order by attending Divine worship in Caven Presbyterian Church, on Sunday evening. About eighty mem bers were present including visitors from the Hensall and Brucefield lodges and they occupied the centre pews of the church. The parade to the church was headed by Marshall W. W. Taman, The minister Rev, Mr. Gordon, welcomed the visitors and preached a very able sermon tak ing “Kindness” for his theme. The text was taken from 2 Sam. 9:7: “Fear not, for I will surely show thee kindness for Jonathan, thy father’s sake.” Kindness is a virtue which, alleviates much suffering. Kindness and sympathy differ in individuals. David, at his best in life, exemplified his kindly spirit; at his worst he took the life of Uriah. In haste at titties we fail in being kind. Often we are too busy to be companionable. In this day of keen competition and de sire to succeed we are often too busy to be considerate. Spea’kting person ally Mr. Gordon said that coming to a new community and feeling the kindness that felt that life Kindness is a princely lives, spirit. he had .received, he had been enriched, gift that comes from It is the fruit of the Kindness is a universal’ language. We may be in a position where we cannot undertand the spoken word but we do understand the language of kindness. Mr. Gor- (Continued on Page Four) Ingersoll who was Ingersoll in ap- on her husband GOLD MEDALIST Mr. T. Harry Hoffman, of Dash wood, is again to be congratulated on the success attained at the Strat ford Musical Festival last week. On Friday evening Mr. Hoffman com peted in the baritone class and was awarded the gold medal. He was highly complimented by the adjudi cator Mr. A. C. McInnis, of Toronto. This is the second gold medal Mr. Hoffman has won. He has won two scholarships, one at Stratford and one at the Toronto Exhibition and a silver medal. In the absence of his teacher Mr. W. R. Goulding on Friday evening Miss Anne Tieman was the accompanist for Mr. man. TO BE ORDAINED Hoff- Mr. Ed. Aidworth, who has com pleted his course in Theology at St. Andrew’s College, Saskatoon, Is vis iting with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Aidworth. He arrived in Stratford -Saturday evening and was met there. Mr. Aidworth will be or dained Church London Sarnia, June 3rd. Following his ordination Mr. Aidworth will return to the West having accepted a charge at Lintoff, Sask., a field on which he labored last summer. Ho addressed a few remarks to the Sunday School in Main Street Church on Sunday last. a minister of the United at the annual session of the Conference which meets in in June; ordination being COMMUNICATION THREE OF A KIND The Editor Time-Advocate,— The Gambler says three of a kind beats two pair. Just at the moment all of the people of Ontario are beat by three of a kind. We refer to the three party leaders, Premier Henry, Mitchell Hepburn and Harry Nixon. How can thoughtful, serious people cast an intelligent vote in the com ing Provincial election? The writer is not an advocate of Prohibition. Millions of good people in America have had a radical change of mind on this subject during the last de cade but the same people have had no change of mind or attitude to wards the liquor traffic. Fair mind ed people in all parties were con tent to give the present Government Control every opportunity to serve its intended purpose with occasional changes as conditions might demand. The vast majority of electors in On tario are astounded to think that any political party or parties should attempt such a radical change with out even consulting the electors. But now with less than three months’ notice all political parties have peldged themselves to open Government slop shops by the thou sands in good old Ontario. They publicly agree to take the fair youth and> maidens of all homes and turn their brains into vitrol over their mit their morals Russia has her her Ponola but the present politic ians of Ontario offer a larger oppor tunity either On Henry public utterances are fairly recent, there would be no beer and' rooms in Ontario, people of Ontario' Premier and how ment they realize Mitchell Hepburn ly the same liquor legislation Premier Henry; in fact calls Liberal Members to a caucus and instructs them to support the beer bill, and Harry Nixon, Progressive leader and Rev. Ben -Spence using columns of the daily press to conduct a public necking party. What a spectacle! Henry .says he intends to continue as caddy Tips in the past have but if Mitch wins the ment will be grand. Last week in open candidate was asked what stand he took on moral issues, the reply re ceived was .according to press re ports) “I can take a drink or leave it alone”. This in a dry county to dry delegates. How many parents and pastors can indorse such a stand -Surely the time has arrived for all sensible people in Ontario to arouse themselves and take some concerted action to save the fairest Province in the finest Dominion of the Bri tish Empire. Do the good people of Ontario desire a reasonable and i practicable solution for their pres ent difficulty? Such a solution Is not beyond the bounds of possibility and achievement. Invite W. F. Nickle, of Kingston and W. E. N. -Sinclair, of Oshawa, to form a party Gall it the People’s Party or any name desirable. Ask those gentle men by their mutual agreement to accept the position of Premier and Attorney-General. They are men of outstanding ability, unquestioned, integrity, matured judgement and affairs. Under such men Ontario would make financial progress; so cial and moral reform would receive proper consideration. New life and a clean bill of health would be given the body politics and confidence and peace of mind to the citizens of On tario. This may seem impossible of achievement a>t this late date, but let citizens and press having the same objects to obtain take the initiative and the’ movement will sweep old Ontario to the extent that a new party will be in power with suffic ient members elected to implement the will of the people. This solu tion is possible. The old parties just now are impossible. What do the people desire -during the next five years? Those who mark their ballots must answer. Anxious. Citizen for Hepburn, been meagre future enr-ol- convention a LEAVE FOR FAR NORTH Messrs. Ted and William Sims left on Monday for Bear Lake, many miles north of Edmonton where they will engage in mining. Mr. Ted Sims has been employed with a mining company at Kirkland Lake and they will visit that place first to secure an electric drill ancf other equip ment to take with them into the north country. It will be necessary for them to fly several hundred miles before reaching their desti nation. Mr. Rog. Windsor, who has boon working for Mr. Fred Hogarth, of Stephen, was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital in London where he under went aft operation for appendicitis. TO SUBMIT MANIFESTO was ad- took! that sub-' now for com- The executive of the Huron County Temperance Association met at Clin ton Tuesday afternoon with from 40 to 50 representatives present. Rev. Mr. Lane, of Seaforth, was in the chair. Rev. IMr. Wattam, of the On tario Temperance Federation the speaker and following his dress an interesting discussion place. A resolution was passed a manifesto be drawn up and mitted to both the candidates in the field in South Huron their approval or rejection. The mittee appointed to interview the candidates is Rev. J. H. Stainton, chairman, Mrs. C. Johns and William Moodie, and they are to report back to a second meeting to be called in Clinton Town Hall Tuesday evening of next week. The manifesto to be submitted to the candidates is as follows: We, the undersigned committee having been deputed to interview the candidates so far nominated for the Legislature request you to indi cate oyur agreement with or dissent from the following proposition: First—If you are elected to the legislature you will agree to support the submission to the people in a non-partisan vote all major changes in the liquor policy. Secondly—To oppose the coming into operation of the freer sale of beer and wine until the act permitting such sale has been submitted to such non-partisan vote to the extent of refusing confi dence and support to any govern ment refusing to submit said act to such non-partisan vote. ALMOST ELECTROCUTED Mr. Douglas Thomson, of London, formerly of Exeter, met with a ser ious accident on Friday morning last and is at present in Victoria Hospital. Mr. Thomson is employ ed with the Hydro department and with another workman was up one i of the poles, making some repairs. While waiting at the top of the pole for some supplies from the ground Mr, Thomson’s hand accidently came in contact with one of the live wires while at the same time with the other hand he was holding one of the ground wires. He received a sev ere shock and both of his hands were badly burned also his elbow. It is feared that two of the fingers may have to be amputated from the left hand. tMr. Thomson is married to Miss Grace Chambers. Mr. Chambers is at present visiting with his daugh ter in London and other members of the family have been down to the hospital. LEAVING TOWN Mr. Geo. Tracey, who for years has been accountant at the Bank of Montreal, has received word that he is being transferred to the main branch at Toronto. His place is taken by Mr. V. W. Broughton, of the Market Square branch, London. Mr. Tracey has made many friends while here and the best wishes of j all will follow him. four LECTURE ON BIRDS On Tuesday evening the weather was anything but agreeable with wet snow falling but it did not dampen the interest and enthusiasm of the large number of boys and girls as well as older ones who packed the Town Hall to hear the lecture on Bird Life given by Mr. W. E. Saun ders, of London, president of the Ontario Federation of Naturalists. Mr. Saunders had many interesting specimens of birds and in a most entertaining way he told of their habits and imitated their calls. For an hour and a half he held the at tention of those present and it was a matter of satisfaction to the older ones present to learn of the interest and the knowledge that many of the boys and girls of town have of bird life. Mr. Cyril Strange sang several times with guitar accompaniment and he was most enthusiatically re ceived giving a double encore. The evening was under the auspices of the Boy Scouts and the C.G.I.T. and was sponsored by the Chamber of Cormerce. J. M. Southcott was in the chair. A vote of thanks to the speaker was moved by Borden Sand ers and seconded by Gail Browning. At the conclusion Mrs. J. H. Brown ing entertained the speaker and a few of the sponsors. — Specials this week - No. 1 Potatoes ...............,.......... per bag $1.69 Radishes ........................................... 5c. a bunch New Pineapples .......f........................... 31c. each Juicy Oranges ...................... 25c. a dozen Grapefruit ....... 5 for 25c. New Head Lettuce, Leaf Lettuce, Rhubarb, Green Onions, Celery Hearts, Cabbage, Cucumbers, Carrots, Asparagus Mushrooms, Spinach, Tomatoes. Our vegetables are sprayed with well water to retain their original freshness. JUST ARRIVED! BEAUMERT’S CREAM CHEESE plain, also with relish or pimento We have a good selection of Flower and Vegetable Seeds. Buy early. TRY OUR ICE CREAM—MEALS—AND LUNCHES We DeliverPhone 44 •J< %