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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1934-10-18, Page 1ESTABLISHED 1873 EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 18th, 1934 SIXTIETH YEAR, NO. 2827 I Men’s Winter Overcoats $13.,$15.,$17.50,$25 New Guard models - Form Greys, Silvertones and Browns, coats is complete. Come in and see the new Coats while the selection is large. You will like them. Fit and Ulsters, Oxford Our assortment of Over- HAND CAUGHT IN WRINGER Mrs. Irvine Armstrong suffered a painful accident Monday morning when her right hand became caught in an electric wringer while doing the family washing. Mr-. George Armstrong who was assisting at the time released the tension <<n the wringer after the must of the hand had passed beween the rolls. The hand was badly lacerated requiring ten stitches to clo.-e the wound. Dr. Dunlop dressed the wound. OPERATION Mi-s Dorothy Traquair, daughter Albert Traquair was acute attack of ap- lesday and was re- iseph’s Hospital, in she underwent an came through the Fur several months Dorothy wa- confined to her home through illness and it is just recent ly that she has been able to be out. or Mr. and Mrs taken ill with < peudi -itis on ‘ moved to St. Endon, where operation. Shi operation fine. Ti J LEAVING EXETER Mrs, R. R. Rogers, of Toronto, is visiting with her mother Mrs, E. Christie. The latter is leaving this week for Toronto -where she will make her home in future. She has been one of Exeter’s grand old ladies well known and held in the highest regard for many years. The best wishes of many friends will follow her to her new home. i “Big B” Brand Work Shirts We are local agents for “Big B” Brand Work Shirts for men and boys. This shirt is the best value we know of, extra full-size triple stitched and very reasonable in price. We have them in both fall and winter weights. MONARCH KNITTING YARNS We have the new Fall shades in Monarch Knitting Yarns in Dove, Down, Slivertwist and Andalusian. Monarch Dove is the best seller. We have all popular colors at 18c. per ball or 2 balls for 35c. Supersilk Crepe Hosiery We have the new Fall shades in Supersilk Hosiery for ladies. Are exceptional at $1.00 a pair LADIES’, MISSES’ AND CHILDREN’S FALL AND WINTER DRESSES. WE HAVE A VERY LARGE STOCK AT VERY REASONABLE PRICES \ A FEW LADIES’ COATS NOT THIS SEASON’S AT $4.95 AND $9.85 EACH 4 A BARGAIN IN WINDOW BLINDS AT 75c. Plain Cream and Plain Window Blinds 37 inches wide and 6 feet long (not sec°nds) on sale this month at 75c. each. SUPERIOR CHAIN STORE GROCERY SPECIALS FOR THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. Maple Leaf Salmon..................1 lb. tin 31c. Aylmer Choice Golden Bantam Corn 2 19c Happyvale Mincemeat .... 2 lbs. for 25c. Campbell’s Spaghetti...........2 tins for 19c. Aylmer Pork & Beans, large tins 2 for 21c. Aunt Jemima Pancake Flour per pkg. 17c. My-T-Nice Wheat Berries . . 5 lb. bag 25c. Corned Beef...................................2 tins 25c. Chase & Sanborn’s Coffee. . 1 lb. tin 45c. New Figs, cooking 3 lbs. 25; table pkg. 10c. Phone 32 JOneS & May Phone 32 I INVITATION COMMITTEE Mr. B. W. F. Beavers, Cha'rman uf the Invitation Committee of the Old Boys and Girls lie-union for July 1935 has now completed the -rganiation of his committee which will consist of the following besi-les himself: Mrs. (Rev.) J. W. Down, Mrs. Amelia Dale, Mrs. B. W. F. Beavers, Mrs. Mildred Batson, Miss Laura M. Jeekell, Mr. Jesse Elston and Mr. Ed. Walker. It is particu larly desired to have at any early date a list of all the Old Boys and Girls of Exeter and district with their present addresses so that <a letter may be sent them telling of the plans foj next year’s big nome- coming. All readers of the Times- Advocate can help by preparing a list of their friends and relatives and sending it in to any member of the above committee. RENOVATING HOTEL Exeter is at pre.-ent without any hotel accommodation. Mr. Homer Bagshaw. who has been conducting the hotel for the past year has va cated the premises and has taken up liis residence on Huron Street. The hotel is now receiving a fresh coat of paint and the interior is being renovated. As .-tuon as the improve ments are completed it will he offer ed for sale or rent. MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER The members of the Squire family gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Oke, Usborne, one evening recently in honor of their daughter Mrs. Alvin Cottle (nee Nora Oke), bride-elect and presented her with many beautiful gifts. The evening was pleasantly spent in games and amusements after which lunch was served. COMPILING VOTERS’ LIST Four enumerators are busy this week in Exeter compiling the pre liminary list e.f electors entitled to vote at the next Dominion election under the new Dominion Franchise Act. The work started on Monday and is to be completed by Tuesday, October 23rd. All persons over 21 years of age and residents of the electora.1 ipistrict for the past three months are entitled to be entered ca the lists. The enumerators are as fallows: Polling sub-division No. 1, Wm. Carling; No. 2, David Roweliffe No. 3, Andrew Campbell; No. 4, T. Walper. ‘The list when completed will be posted for examination and on November 13.th, 14th and 15th, enumerators will receive complaints of errors or omissions. MANY PAY TRIBUTE TO THE LATE I. R. CARLING free; for the month of October FREE! With every 1 lb. tin of Old English paste floor wax we will give free, 1 bottle Old English Furniture Polish With every tin Johnson’s Paste Floor Wax we will give 1 handy wax applier. OLD ENGLISH FLOOR WAX...................................59c. a lb. JOHNSON’S FLOOR WAX..........................................59c. a lb. OLD ENGLISH NO-RUB WAX...................................pts. 69c. OLD ENGLISH NO-RUB WAX...................................qts. 98c. JOHNSON’S GLO-COTE WAX ................................. pts. 69c JOHNSON’S GLO-COTE WAX . ....................................qts. 98c CHAN FLOOR WAX.....................................................50c. a lb. HAWE’S FLOOR WAX................................................43c. a lb. EXCELL-ALL FLOOR WAX................................... 29c. a lb. JOHNSON’S LIQUID WAX........................................50c a pt. JOHNSON’S LIQUID WAX........................................85c. a qt. DANCE 8.30 j).m. to 12 p.m. SHORTY GRANT and his HURONIANS EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT EXETER OPERA HOUSE Admission 10 cts. entitles purchaser to One .Free Dance The Trivitt Memorial Church on Friday afternoon of last week was practically filled for the funeral ser vice of the late Isaac R. Carling, K. C., and this with the great profusion of flowers which adorned the casket paid silent tribute 'to the high esteem in which the deceased was held by many friends. A private service w;as held at the house followed by a pub lic service at the ichurclr conducted by the rector Rev. M, A. Hunt and assisted by Canon D. W. Collins, of Birr, a former rector. The service at the grave was under the direction of the Masonic Order with Wor. Bro. Ohas. Salter in charge. The breth ren acted as floral bearers. The pall bearers .were: Messrs. B. W. F. Beav ers, N. J. Dore, G. W. Lawson, W. D. Sanders, R. G. Seldon, and H. S. Walter. Among those from a dis tance who were present at the fun eral were: Mr. Innes Carling, Miss Carling, Mr. and Mrs. T. Carling, Mr. Jack Knight and son David and Mr. W. H. Levett, of London; Mrs. El liott, Miss Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. B. V. Elliott, Mrs. J. B. Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Devitt, Mr. and Mrs. F. Polter, Mr. Harold Washington, Miss Nina Carling and Miss Winni- fred Carling, of Toronto; Mr. Harry Carling, Windsor; Mr. R. C. Bissett, Chatham; Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Newell Stratford; Mr. and Mrs. E. Irwin, of Waterloo; Mr. Will Verity and Mr. Percy Verity, Brantford; Mrs. Geo. Knight, Denfield; Canon and Mrs. Collins, Birr; Messrs. Brook, Bob and Harry Puddicombe, New Ham bug; Mr. Tom Walker, Mr. Henry Walker and Mr. Frank Bawden, of Clinton. DEER KILLED BY MOTOR VEHICLE A denizen of the wilds that is con sidered about the fleetest thing afoot fell a prey to its speedier con temporary a motor velhicle within a half mile of Exeter sometime during Thursday night of last week. On Fridaj' morning Mr. Herman Ker nick discovered a young deer in a ditch on the Thames Road about a mile west of Highway No. 4. It had been run down and killed by a motor vehicle. One hind leg and one of the front legs were broken. The deer had antlers and a small portion was 'broken from one of them. Mr. M. M. Russell, deputy game warden, was notified and on ascertaining tliat the animal had not been shot permitted disposal of it. The thorns were preserved by Mr. Wm. Ker nick. The animal weighed about three .hundred pounds. Have that furnace thoroughly overhauled before the cold weather sets in. STOVEPIPES .......... 15 & 20c. lengths FURNACE PIPES .................................................... 65c. length TRAQUAIR & LINDENFIELD .........................'.........■' .................. ■II,.fa<1NMt —.........• -------- ■■ ; ----------------- -----------■ The second and last program of the Canadian Chautauqua was held in - the town hall. Crediton. Friday evening iof last week to a capacity audience. 'The musical program in the afternoon by the DeWillo Inter national artists was a rare treat to music lovers. They also provided a forty minute program as a prelude to the lecture by Dr, Hsieh in the evening and they received a most enthusiastic reception. Dr. Hsieh’e lecture on "Manchuria Inside Out” was most interesting and instructive. The sponsors of. the program came out a little to the good financially. A contract tor the return of Chautau qua to Crediton next year has been elgned by twonty-three sponsors. i.» TO REVIVE BOWLING The lawn bowling green which for several years ha<s been, used for lawn tennis is again being put in shape for lawn bawling. It is proposed to form a club next year both for mon and women and over forty-five have signified their desire to see lawn bowling revived. Tlhe greens are be ing put into shape. One court is being reserved for lawn tennis. Ex eter has missed the popular pastime in bowling for several years but in view of the old Boys Reunion next year interest has beon revived in fix ing up the greens. BINGO FRIDAY,. OCTOBER 19, 1934 Canadian Legion Rooms Fifteen Pizes—Fowl at 8.30. Admission 25c. OLD TIME DANCE — on — Thursday, October 18 In the Opera House, Exeter Gents 25c. Ladies please provide Lunch. FATHER & SON BANQUET A Father and Son banquet will be held in the James Street United j church on Friday evening, October 26th. A 'Splendid program of toasts and musical numbers will be given following a banquet to be provided by the ladies. Rev. James Finlay, London, will be present to give an address. The lads of the commun ity are invited to come with their dads. Admission' 3i5c. Tickets are now on sale. The Exeter Badminton Club will hold a Hallowe’en Masquerade for members only on Wednesday even ing October 31st. The social com mittee are planning an evening of spooks and goblins. Get your mem bership in early . ODDFELLOWS’ NIGHT It was Oddfellow’s Night on Tues day when D.D.G.M. Bro. H. B. N. Tichborne, of Godericlh, together with his officers were present to in stall the officers of Exeter Lodge No. 67. Following the installation Past District Deputy Bro. W. W. Ta man congratulated the visitors on the excellent manner in which the work was put on and moved a vote of thanks Which was seconded by Past District Deputy Bro. E. Mf. Dig- nan. Bro. Tichborne spoke of the work of Grand Lodge in a very in teresting address. Bro. G. Schaef er of Goderich, also made a very be fitting speech. Among the other speakers was Past District Deputy Bro. Geo. C. Petty, of Hensail, who was the oldest Oddfellow present, having joined tlhe Exeter lodge 57 years ago. At the close of the meet ing refreshments were served. The installing team comprised the. D.D. G.M., Bro. Tichborne; D.D.G. Mar., Bro. A. F. Sturdy; D.D.G. War., Bro. Geo. Schaefer; D.D.G. Rec. Sec'y., Bro. J. H. Vrooman; D.D.G. Fin. Se cretary, Bro. N. J. Aiuslie; D.D.G. Treas., Bro. J. C. Carrie; D.D.G. Chap., Bro. R. Q. Johnson; D.D.G. I. G., Bro. H. Rivers. The officers installed into the chairs of tlhe Exe ter lodge were: N.G., Bro. J, Ker nick; J.P.G., Bro, W. E. Middleton; V.G., Bro. Garnet Hicks; R. Sec'y., Bro. E. A. Howald; F. Sec’y., Bro. II. Jennings; Treas., Bro. E. M. Dig- nan; Warden, Bro. C. W. Nestle; Con., Bro. Aljoe Sanders; Chaplain, Bro. S. West; O.G., Bro. W. Kernick I.Q., Bro. I. Ford; R.S.N.G., Bro. L, Day; L.S.N.G’Bro. C. Laing; R.S.V.G. Bro. Norman Stalllake; L.S.V.G., Bro, C. Laing; R.S.S., Bro. R. Wil liams; L.S.S., Bro. B. Cousins. The medical examiner is Dr. Dunlop and the Trustees, Bros. R. N. Creech, W. Martin and T. Pfyde, RELIEF CAR TO BE READY MONDAY Relief car will be ready at the station on Monday, October 22nd. This is a community car and is be ing shipped direct to the village council of Trossaohs, Siask. The en tire community here is therefore urg ed to do their best in helping to load this car with a large variety of veg etables, canned fruit, sugar, flour, salt, onions, cabbage, etc., or any thing that you think will be valuable to our friends in Saskatchewan. Supplies for this car may be left at the office of Mr. H. T. Rowe, as well as money which will be used for the purchase of sugar and flour, etc., or other things’ not donated. Cars will be available Monday and Tuesday for those who have no means of transportation to pick up any produce. Phone any of tihe min isters or Mr. H. T. Rowe. The need is great. Let us accept this' opportun ity to share what nature has so free ly given us. Rev. J. H. Stain ton, or ganizer, THE LATE SAM’L BRADT The death took place in Exeter on Saturday last of Mr. Samuel Bradt aged 74 years. 8 months and 21 days. Mr. Bradt had been ailing for about three months gradually growing’ weaker until the end came. For forty three years he hid been an esteemed resident of Exeter and has been a lather by trade. He was born near Belmont in Westminster Township and his early life was spent in Park hill. He is survived iby his bereaved widow whose maiden name was Mary Webster also two sons William, of 16' Cove Road, London and Joseph at home. He is also survived by one sister Mrs. Chas. Greers, of Pt. Huron The funeral took place from his late residence on Monday afternoon con ducted bv Rev. Mr. Elliott with in terment in the Exeter cemetery. The bearers were: Messrs. Jos. Davis, Thos. Elliott, Jas. Jewell, Jas. Hern, Johnathan Kydd and Chas. Wilson. The flower bearers were: James Mc Allister, Bill McAllister Ed. Walker and Wilson Pascoe. Those attending the funeral from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. George Bradt, Mrs. Frank Trinder, Mrs. L. Burton, nephew and nieces, Mrs. A. Trapp and het sister- in-law from Windsor; Mrs. C. Greer and Mr. Chas, Bradt, fr,om Pt. Huron Mr. and Mrs. Pascoe, Mr. and Mrs, Blanshard, from Sylvan; Dr. H. I. Reason, Dr. C. H. Reason, Mr. and Mrs. T. Murphy, from London and Mrs. William McAllister and family from Mt. Btydges. 73rd Anniversary — of — CAVEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, EXETER — will be held on — Sunday, Oct. 21st 1934, at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. conducted by REV. KENNETH MacLEAN B.A., of Wingham — HOT — Fowl Supper Turkey, Goose and Chicken Come Early and Have Your Choice CAVEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, EXETER — on —i WED., OCT. 24 Sujpper served from 5.30 to 8 p.m. Followed by a. good program by London and Local Artists Admission Adults 50c.; Children 25c. Suppers sent out on request — GRAND — FOWL SUPPER Another of the well known fowl suppers of ST. PETERS’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, ZURICH, — will be held — THURSDAY, OCT. 18 Meals Served from 5 till 9 p.m. > Interesting program afterwards Prices: 6<>c.; children under 13 years 35c. COME ONE! COME ALL Anniversary Services — of --- ELIMVILLE UNITED CHURCH — on —< Sunday, October 21st Rev. Robert Hicks, B.D., London will preach at Ii0.30 a.m. and 7 p.m. All friends and former parishon- ers are cordially invited to share in these services by one of “your ain, neebor’ lads” who ha® been one of the most successful and high hon ored ministers of (Landon Confer ence, Contributors are asked to put their special .offerings in a plain envelope with their name and the amount written plainly—Please. REV. J. R. PETERS, Pastor