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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1934-11-29, Page 1ESTABLISHED 1873 EXETER, ONT,, THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 29th, 1934 SIXTIETH YEAH, NO. 2833 We Continue our Sale of Ladies” Misses’ and Girls’ Winter Coats Bargains !Bargains! All Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls’ Winter Coats at greatly reduced prices. Come early while your size is here. BAND ORGANIZED There will be a lot of tooting in Exeter far the next few weeks as twenty-two new band members sec ured their horns Tuesday night, The band has been .organized under the leadership of Mr. T. AValper, who has been leader of the Dashwood band. He will be assisted by Mir, Ted. Harness who has taken con siderable interest in the re-organi zation. Out of a list of over 60l aspirants 22 were chosen. Practice will be held in the Town Hall two nights a week. The old band instru ments have all been overhauled and reduced from high pitch to low pitch and some new instruments have been purchased. Big Field for Municipal Honors For Reeve—Thomas Pryde and W. D. Sanders For Council—J. W. Batson, J. Cole, S. Greb, J. W, Hern, James Morley, H. C. Rivers, S. Ross, Dr. Rodlston, Silas Stanlake, E. Stone, F. J. Wickwire—Four to be elected. For Board of Education—Mrs. B. W. F. Beavers, A. O. Elliot, T. Jones, C. V. Pickard, S. M. Sanders, J. M. Southcott —four to be elected. F or Public Utilities Commission—Paul Coates, L. J. Penhale. 25 Girls’ Coats, 3 to 10 year sizes on sale at .... $3.95 We have a few Ladies’ Coats at . . . $2.95 each Gigantic Flannelette Blankets on sale at $2.15 a pair On sale this week large size Gigantic Brand Flannelette Blankets, white or grey with pink and blue borders only 45 pair at this low price—$2.15 a pair. All Wool Blankets $6.95 a pr. .Only 6 pair left, so act quickly, all wool Blankets, plaid or plain, white with stripes regularly $10 and $11 a pair to clear in a hurry at $6.95 a pair. See our Ladies’ Silk and Wool Hosiery at 39c, 2 pair for 75c. TOWNSHIP TO PAY $1,000 The long standing arbitration pro ceedings started by Mr. Sol. Pollock of Grand Bend against the Township of Stephen for payment for the site of the School Section taken off his farm have been terminated by a judgment of His Honor Judge Cos tello handed out this week. The Township expropriated two and one half acres of land in 19|3i0 and as the parties could not agree on" the price M.r. Pollock had the matter referred to the County Judge, who took lengthy evidence at Crediton and also viewed the property. His decision is that the Township must pay Pollock $1,000. Mr. J. G. Stan- bury of Exeter was Counsel for Mr. Pollock and Mr. D. G. Kerr, of Kerr McNevin & Kerr, of Chatham, re presented the Township. The ratepayers of the village of Exeter will be called upon next Mon day to select their municipal officers from the largest slate of candidates that has ever been their approval. At nomination Friday names were placed . _______ for the reeveship two of whom have qualified. For the municipal council sixteen names were nominated, ele ven of whom are standing. For ftlie Board of Education ten were nomin ated and six will be in the field. For the Public Utilities Commission (two were nominated and both are running ning. The nominations were as follows; presented for the municipal ait in noon four nomination The nominations were as fol- FOR REEVE Pryde, Complete Display of Christmas Merchandise Our store is exceptionally well stocked with Christmas Goods. Come early and often while there is a large stock to choose from. Velvasuede Underwear for Ladies We are local selling agents for Velvaswede Glove Silk Underwear for Ladies. We have bloomers and pantie styles, extra heavy glove silk guaranteed not to run, heavier than any $1.00 garment we know of at only 79c a pair. Superior Chain Store Specials for Thursday, Friday, Saturday Maple Leaf Salmon, 1-2 lb. tin...........17c. Hillcrest Shortening,....................2 lbs. 21c. Crosse & Blackwell’s Catsup per bottle 18c. Handy Ammonia........................per pkg. 5c. McCormick’s Ginger Snap Cookies 2 lb 19c Canned Tomatoes, No. 2 tin....................5c. Lux, large package.................................19c. Derby or Oxford Cheese 1-2 lb. pkg. 2, 25c Gold Soap........................... . . 5 cakes 19c. Cooking Onions No. l’s...........10 lbs. 19c. FULL ASSORTMENT OF NEW FRUITS, NUTS, PEEL AND SPICES FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS BAKING BELL—STONE A very interesting wedding took place at the bride’s home on Sat urday, November 24th, at 5 p.m., with Rev. J. H. Stainton officiating, when >MiiSs Ruby Evelyn Stone, eld est daughter of Mrs. Stone and the late J. Wesley Stone, of Exeter, be came the bride of Roy James Bell, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Bell, of Hensail. The bride wore a gown of shell pink crepe with a girdle of pink shell velvet, white slippers, with a shoulder bouquet of mums, baby breath a.nd fern. The young couple were unattended. After the ceremony the immediate relatives were served a dainty wed ding luncheon, the table being dec orated in pink and white and cent red with the wedding cake. The happy couple left by motor for Windsor and Detroit where they will spend their honeymoon. The bride travelled in a dress of brown crepe, tunic style with plaid trimmings, brown accessories and a brown tree bark coat with wolf -collar. Upon their return they will reside near Hensail. Thomas, Marble Dealer, mov ed by E. M. Dignan and J. R. Hind E. C. Appleton and J. AV. Hern Rowcliffe, I>a.vid, Miller, moved by B. M. Francis and J. W. Powell. Francis, Birtle M., Merchant, moved' by H. C. Rivers and AV. H. Harness Sanders, AAin. D*, Gentleman, moved by Capt. Wm. J. Bedford and Jno. Preszcator. FOR COUNCIL James AV., M. Francis Harper M. Francis Solicitor, moved and R. N. Creech. Butcher, moved and J. AV. Powell Morley, by B. Rivers, by B. Roulston, George F., Dentist, moved by H. C. Rivers and B. M. Francis. Southcott, J. Melvin, Editor, moved J. W. Batson and F. M. Boyle. Hern, J. Wellington, Painter, moved Bierling who was not present. Copies of the Treasurer's Report had been distributed through the hall and as the reports were different to those of former years they created some misunderstanding, Mr. Senior ex plained that the report contained the receipts and expenditures of the 1933 council from Nov. 1.5 ito Dec. 31st, which were shown separately from the receipts and expenditures of the present year up to Nov. 15ith. W. D. Sanders The first speaker called upon Mr. Sanders. He stated' that he speaking under difficulty as he been in bed for three days but it his duty to be present even at the sacrifice of health. He believed in honesty and democracy with every thing above board and he never ca tered to any clique or class. He pro ceeded to deal with the financial statement stating that it differed from other years under a new system of bookkeeping. He spoke of the amounts that had been paid out un der the various headings leaving the impression that they had been paid by this year’s council. Mr. Mawson, the auditor, interrupted stating that he did not think Mr. Sanders was trying to mislead the audience but that he was confused in the figures. He asked: for five minutes to explain the report and the request was grant ed. He stated that last year for the first time the elections were held a month earlier .than usual and in con sequence the books had to be closed earlier and' at the last nomin ation meeting only a partial report was presented. This year the treas- was was had felt iiv’earnof t w’ n i urer’s report showed the money thaitrnn^n<\J'Powe 1 had been received! and expended by ' ............ - ’ Healer, moved iast yea.r’s council from the middle T TXT" TD rx nr 1 1 n xx rl TXT TT I x > i x *. /• ■» WM. COLLINGWOOD DIES phone 32 Jones & May Phone 32 > ... HARDWARE NEEDS ... for Fall and Winter Only a short time until Christmas—Do your shopping early Granite Roasters from ............... •.........$1.25 to $2.00 Aluminum Roasters from ....)......z....i............................. 90c. to $2.50 Black Tin Roasters from ............................................... 50c. to $1.25 Pyrex Pie Plates ......................................................... 70c. each Pyrex Casseroles ........................... $1.45 and up Pyrex Custard Cups ............................................... 7^c. each and up China Teapots ........;............. 50c. to $2.25 Jad'ite Kitchen Sets ......-....................... $1.25 to $1.90 Copper Tea Kettles ........................................................... $2.25 each Aluminum Percolators ...,...,....i.........................i-........................... 89c. Granite Percolators (stainless) ............................................... $2.25 Electric Percolators .........................................♦....................... $6.00 Electric Irons ....................................... $1.59 Electric Toasters ............... ‘..................*....................... $1.49 BINGO THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Canadian Legion Rooms Good Prizes at 8.30. Admission 2.5c. DANCE EXETER OPERA HOUSE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Shorty Grant and his Band 25c. Admission 25c. Swaiisdown Angel Cake tins .......................................... 65c. Storey Christmas Cake tins ........ 30c. and up Cooky Tins in Cream and Green ................................................ 35c. Gillette Razors ..................................................... 49c. with 5 blades Grocery Sets ............................................................................ . •* 98c. Feed Your St-ock I. X. L. Soluble Minerals ............. $3.00' per cwt. Pocket and Table Cutlery—All Prices Badminton Birds and Racquets Mr. Henry Towle, of Usborne, passed away in Victoria Hospital, London, on Tuesday evening. Mr. Irw'ln Ford is suffering from an infection in his leg. He will be confined to his bed for some time. Mr. G. C. Koch lias been confined to his home through illness but is much improved. His place on .the High School staff is being supplied by Mr. Quigley, of London. Mr. William Watson Collingwood, a faithful employee of the munici pality for the past few years, died in Victoria Hospital, London, late Friday evening following an illness of several weeks. The deceased, who was in his 79th year, was born in the county of Grey and came to this community as a young man where he has since resided. He was united in marriage with Elizabeth Grace Welsh who predeceased him five years ago last May. The de ceased had been ill far the past two months and three weeks previous to liis death was removed to hospital. He is survived by three sons and two daughters, Thomas and Ernest, of Exeter, John, of Pt. Huron; Mrs. Chris. Wein, of Crediton and Mrs. D. Kirk, of Granton. He is also survived by 31 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. The fun eral took place Monday afternoon from the undertaking parlors of E. R. Hopper, the service being con ducted by Rev. M. A. Hunt. Inter ment took place in the Fairfield cemetery. Te bearers were Coun cillors J. Grieve, D. Rowcliffe, S. Ross and H. Bierling and Messrs. L. Day and Wm. Ward. Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were Mrs. Jas." Collingwood, ol Hamilton; Mr. and Mrs. Hy. White, Mr. Harley Salisbury and Miss Nettie Salisbury, of London; Mr. John Collingwood and children, of Pt. Huron, and Mrs. Wm. Motz, of Crediton. Elliott, Alexander O., 1 by J. W. Powell and W. H. Har ness. Wickwire, Frank, Printer, moved by AV. H. Harness and J. W. Powell. Stone, Edward, by Jesse worth. Cole, John, Capt. W. Preszcator. Coultis, Eli, Gentleman, moved by Thos. Jones and Frank H. Glan- ■ ville. Bastion, John AV*, Bookkeeper, mov ed by F. A. May and R. N. Creech Greb, Simon P., Farmer, moved by Jesse Elston seau. Ross, Samuel, H. C. Clarke Stanlake, Silas, Edward Stone worth. Amy, Moses, Gentleman, moved by Wm. Fisher and yas. Sanders. Bowey, Janies, Coal Merchant, mov ed by John Preszcator and AV. H. Harness. Gentleman, moved Elston and Lewis Ald- Gentleman, moved by J. Bedford, and John and liobt. D. Mous- Painter, moved by and Silas Stanlake. Farmer, moved by nd Lewis Ald- FOR BOARD OF EDUCATION TRAQUAIR & LINDENFIELD Improving Mr. Chas. Birney, who has beeh critically ill, was .taken to Victoria Hospital, London, Thursday morn ing of last week and h’is many friends will be pleased to know that he is., making satisfactory re covery and is expected homo the latter part of the week. Mr. Paul ..Coates was taken to St, Joseph’s Hospital, London, on Fri day evening of last week Where he underwent an operation on Saturday morning. He is improving as well as can be expected. 91ST. BIRTHDAY On Wednesday of last week Dr. J. AV. Browning observed his 91st birthday. Dr. Browning is to be found every day at his office and on Wednesday last a number of visit ors called to extend congratulations and were treated to afternoon tea. Dr. Browning is probably the oldest active practitioner in Canada. He began his practice in Hay Township the year of Confederation. Hand Cut Mr, Silas Reed suffered a nasty cut on the thumb of the left hand on Thursday of last week when he slipped while carry ing some glass up a flight of steps at Traquair & Llndenfiold’s Hard ware. The flesh whs cut to .the bone and required five stitches to close. An Altercation 'The London Free Press Tuesday evening had a front page item of an altercation in Exeter over the municipal elections but the affair was greatly exaggerated. The alter cation took place in one of tho local business places and came near to developing 'Into troiuble. Tho name of Mr. Prydo, candidate for the reeveship, was named in the article. Mr. Pryde had nothing to do with the dispute but acted in the capacity of peacemaker, SOCIAL EVENING The Oddfellows held a social ev ening in the lodge rooms on Wed nesday evening of last week. Pro gressive euchre was enjoyed with 18 tables in play filling the hall to capacity. Miss Irene Sweet was win ner of .the ladies’ high with Mrs. M« Quanee low. Mr. Garnet Hicks was winner of gents’ high with Mr. F, Delbridge low. Mrs, Ogdon was high with seven lone hands. At the close ice cream and refreshments ■were served. MORLEY—FOSTER A quiet wedding took place in Kitchener, on Thursday, November 22nd at 2 p.m. at St. Johns’ Anglican Church when Margery R., elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. AV. H. Fos ter, of Granton, became the br'ide of La Verne Morley, only son of Mr. and Mrs. T. . Morley, of Whalen. Rev. H. M. Langford officiated. The bride was gowned in brown triple sheer trimmed with out velvet, coat and other accessories were .to match ing shades. Mr. and Mrs. Morley spent a short honeymoon in Toronto. On their return a reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents, when about twenty friends and rela tives were entertained at dinner. The happy couple will reside in the groom’s new home, at Whalen Corn ers. NEW TRAFFIC OFFICER Mr. AV. F. Robinson, of the pro vincial Police, one of the most pop ular young men of tho motor cycle I>aitrol, has been transferred from Melbourne to Exeter whore he will be stationed in future. Ho will patrol Highway No. 4 from Elgin- field- to Clinton. Beavers, Mrs. Roxie, moved by J. R. Hind and E. M. Dignan. Jones, Thomas, Gentleman, moved J. AV. Down and! Jesse Elston Sanders, Samuel M., Manufacturer, moved by AVilliam Fisher and Jas. Sanders. Pickard, Clarence V., Insurance Agt. moved by H. C. Clarke and Ed. Harness. Jones, Hubert J., Merchant, moved H. C. Clarke and J. N. Willis Lindenfield, Edward, Plumber, mov ed by H. C. Clarke and E. C. Ap pleton. Southcott, Melvin J., Editor, moved by H. C. Clarke and Ed. Harness. Penhale, AVm. II., Gentleman, moved by Louis Day and Eli Coultis. moved Batson moved Creech Willis, John N*, Gentleman, by Garnet Flynn and J. AV. Elliott, Alexander O., Dealer, by B. M. Francis and R. N. G. F. Roulston and John Hind. I PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION Penhale, L. J., moved by J. G. Coch rane and Ed. Harness. Coate>* J. M. Southcott and Paul, Gentleman, moved by Dr. Roulston. At the close of itlie vote was. taken as to meeting should adjourn until evening or until Monday and it was decided to hold it same evening. Pandemonium Reigned AVith the hall packed to the doors for the Monday evening meeting when the work of the council for the past year came under review the arguments at times became quite heated and cries of •■'order” and *‘sit down” were quite boisterous, as mem bers of the audience tried to argue with tho speaker. Foi' the first hour and a half ithero was little but bally hoo and! wrangling and the speakers seemed to get nowhere. Clerk J. Senior occupied the chair and called upon the old council to take seats upon ithe platform which they did with the exception of Mr, nomination a Whether the the evening, the of November to the end .of December. Salaries, for instance, had been paid last year after November 15th and this year they had been paid earlier and both were included! in the reporit. This aroused a question from the audience as to whether the salaries should have been paid .(this year be fore they were earned. Mr. Mawsoh explained that a number of items such as fire protection, hydrant ren tal, etc,, had been paid so as to wind! up the business and appear report. There was considerable and when Mr. tMaWson was it was plain that the audience was still somewhat at sea. Mr. Sanders then continued his ad dress. He stated that the council this year had; made a grant of $100 to the Orange Order and that a grant of $1I5iO' had been made to the Band. The amount spent on charity was $527.71 and by refusing to accept the government grant it had meant a difference of some $315 0 to the town. He estimated that the sur plus to be carried over this year would be about the same as last year He said that the council had spent about the same amount on as last year. He thought AVareing’s salary as night should be included in the with the other salaries and that the salaries in comparison expenditures for roads and were too high. J. H. Grieve Mr. Grieve stated that the had not had a great deal ito year. They had spent about the same amount on the roads as they” had spent the previous year and’ it was stated! last fall that the roads were in a deplorable condition. Mr. Grieve stated that he had served thirteen years on the council and the school board and evidently the 'citizens wanted younger men to serve them. He expressed his ithanks for support in the past. David Rowcliffe Mr. Rowcliffe, as a member of the Finance Committee, stated that the council had a surplus of $247 6.76. The tax rate was the same as last year. He thought the council had reason to feel proud of their standing. Last year the statement had been made from the platform that the roads were in a deplorable condition but after spending about the same amount ithis year as last, he thought the roadis were in better’ shape than they had ever been. Mr. Rowcliffe spoke of tho, council being in the lime-light early in the year. He contended that it was tho reeve’s fault that the council had not ap plied for government relief and he attempted to show how, but this got the speaker ino a lot of trouble as ho was heckled from the audience ctiLcl contviidieted? tlio Rowcliffe was asked if he had tried to get government relief or if tho council had tried to block the reeve. Mr. Rowcliffo’s contention was that the council had noit been considered in the matter, the reeve having gone over their heads Samtiel Ross Mr. Ross said: that he had no apol ogy to offer for his conduct during the past three years. He had tried to be honest and upright in all his dealings. Since coming to Exeter he lief question and !Mr, Abbott was Continued on page 4 in the heckling through the roads that Wm. constable list .along with the bridges council do this