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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1931-01-22, Page 1IIIISTA,BLISHED 187.0 RXE ER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 22nd,. X9 F.IPT .:•FIFTH YEAR, NO. ,296,01 F ' Produce , accepted. 'AMC. as CASH, • 1 •• 1 AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA .Prices quoted aro for CASH l .". ony, Our Mid-whitOr dale . pntinues The first week sof our Mid -Winter' Clearing Sale was. most successful, many taking 'advantage of the greatly•reduced prices on many of thewinter lines. We have since added many other items to this sale. ee Lasa Week's Tir..e sAdvocate:for'.Price' List Men's $1.00 Ties on Sale for 69c. For one week only we offer all men's $1.00 quality four-in-hand ties; dozens to choose from at only 69c. each. Boys' All Wool Pullover Sweaters r on Sale at $1.39 We place on sale this week several dozen boys' all -wool pullover sweat- ers, sizes 28 to 34 to clear at $L39 each: Coat Sweaters at 79c. each Youth's size 34 coat sweaters, for working purposes, heavy rib on sale at 79c. each. All Axminster rugs in room aides at bargain prices this month. ' Great bargains this month in Overshoes, Heavy Rubbers, Felts, Men's • Overcoats, suits, heavy winter. Underwear, etc.. Ladies' Fur C.o.at Bargains' 1 only Black French Seal Coat regular $125.00 for $89.00. '• 3 only beautif al Muskrat Coats prices $170. and' $185. to clear quickly, at $129.00 each. Ladies and Children's Winter 'Coat's at real bargain prices., Extra Special -6 only ladies' heavy Winter Coats, good cloths to clear at $2.95 each. All wool blankets on sale at $7.95 a pair. Very Special Grocery Values for this SaleOnly Cascade Salmon, .... 2 large tins for 25c. • McLaren Jelly. Powders 5 pkg. for 25c. per tin/7c. Canned Peas.No... seive . l Canned Toimatoes, large tin ... 10c. P.,.& G Soap ... .: 10 bars for 37c.' Fairsex Toilet Soap reg. 10c... 6 for 29c. 4 1 iuik Wheatlet ... ^ . , . .. 5 lbs. for 25c. Pure Clover Honey .. 10 lb. pail 80c. :1 FaneY Qu slity'Prune s . 1 .Msdiorn4ixe. a Mr,. edium' size ` per_ „25 ,lb. box. $1..79 Large size ::........ : .........3 'ib: for 32c 1 Large ;size per 25 pound box f $2.49'' . Phone 32 j0.11(18 a Phone 32 131RTi HS :PICT.] RING- In Stephen, on Thais-. day, January 1501, to ri r. and .firs Eliiier Pickering, a daughter, IPA:I;:SONS- •In Stephen, On Tuesday, January` 20th, 1931, -to Mr. and Mrs:Lloyd Lloyd Parsons, a daughter, .(Mery ;tla.icitte.) DEATHS • i .ERSLATC.2- 11. l inter els 1landay, 'January 19, 1931, Robert 1 era- hake,• in his 80th year. TAINDEN, Ia l,Ta .. 1n Heltsafl, ort Thtirsday, January 15t11, Jacob Lindenfieltl, aged 89 years. • MARRIAGES ICII:tIKLA 1i-PY•14t-At the hoiiie of the bride's parents, Usborne, on • Saturday, January 17th, Lena May second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Pym, te, Mr,' James 13: Kirk - lance, of tlsborne, by Rev, L. C. White. LEG AMPUTATED Mr. Harry Elwtirthy, who was re= moved to, Victories Hospital,London, sttfferhhig ftorn Gange'rine had his Mg amputated on z: ritloy :last six Riches bolder the knee. A1th•ough still hi tt critical condition :ttr, • 1- worthy Is itrrprovirlg itnd his many fricittls hello for tt speedy. reeoverY: AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY ANNUAL. MEETING The annual. meeting of . the Exeter Agricultural Society was held on Tuesday afternoon in the Town Hail. The financial report Showed that the treasury is 'not in a very healthy condition. Any new ideas to ad- vance the interests of the • Fair 'and finances will be appreciated. • The election of officers' resulted as. follows: President, Fred Ellerington 1st '(lice -Pres., Wm..Coates; 2nd V:, Pres., J. H. Grieve; Directors, H. C. Rivers, B. M. Francis) Ben Williams, Leslie Robinson, Wit. Smith, John Triebner•, Wm. ,Oestricher, Asa J. Penhale, Dan Dew, Mrs. R. D. Hunt- er, Mrs, • R. N. Creech. Mrs. 3.1W. Batson.; Treasurer, T. ,S. Woods. NOTI..E The Annual Meeting of the members of the Huron' .Gane and Bird and Garvie 'Protective Associa- tion will be held in the 'basement of the Public Library on Friday, Jan- uary 23rd, at S p. ni. for the receiv- ing of reports, election of officers and any other business in the inter- eats of the association. R. Welsh, seceretary, • • ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Si. Grant, Of Exeter, Ontario, ant ounce the en- 'gagenient of their eldest 'daughter, Blixabeth • Ann (Betty) to Henry Courtney Carey, youngest son' of Mrs. Nancy Carey, of GAderich and the late Wm. Carey, the marriage to take place early in February".. I1T l.CLQ" rl0RXAvit 'WEl3STER 4n loving nibs ory of George Albert Webster, Who died January 21, 1929. A precious oris from us has gone. A. voice we loved IS. still; A place is vacant in our' lidriie, Which never earl Ile filled.. But Gad is good, He' gives ne strength To be,'tr our heavy erns; Ifo Is the 'mite One that knows ITh v' bitter is eta' loss. sadly missed by Mother, rather, Sis- ter qnd Brothers, ' A. Y. r. A, ASSIST • • WITH SERVICES , A good congregation, was present 'on •Sunday, evening at the Trivitt Memorial church; when nienlbers of the A. •y. P. A, assisted with the• Services, vi Players were taken hy Mr. Stanley Walters 11n4 iiessys. W C. Davis and Sydney West read the lessons. Mrs, N. 3, Dore tools the Pie part: in the Anthem and Miss Phyllis; Grey of London sang a very. pleasing .solo.. itlr.> T. J. Finlay, of HuronCollege, 'London, chose .as. his. subject "What is the Matter with You?" which was very helpful and • inspiring, ILLt$TRATED )(ECTL'.RE DRAWS GOOD..ATTENDANCE• '4n• Monday evening an• interesting, illustrated lecture was ,given in the James Street United .church by Rev.. A..3. Bowen under the auspices of the Young People's 'Society.. A. good ;attendance was present and ,listened with rapt attention to the :wonderful .story told by li'1:• Bowen which was Wade more vivid with his personal experience in the . Yukon. The plc- titres started from British. Columbia with a trip through the Alaskan aciers to the Yukon which proved very instructive to ;both old and ypung, Rev. D, McTavish presided. A). instrumental 'by Miss Lydia Ete wart and solo by Miss "Reta Rowe were. enjoyed. i A\NLAL VESTRY 'MEETING L... annual vestry meeting of Tri - vitt Memorial church wasnheld. Tues d .y evening In the Parish Hall with .a ;good attendance. Reports from the •variouS organizations showed the Church to be in a good financial"con- dition.. Rev. E, J. Vivian, the.new• [Odor, was present from Woodstock and gave a short address. He said he was.,willing to .do his part and h,oped;:i;liat they Would all co-operate tq made it another successful year. The election of •officersresulted as fellows; Rector's Warden,M. W. Pfaff, re-elected; People's Warden, Mr. Percy Dunsford; Select Vestry, .Mesal s.: W. E. Middleton, T. :S. Woods M. R. Complin, Wes. Dearing, Fred ' Ellerington, Wm. Winer, Jahn Trieb- ner, AS; .Stanlake;. Sldesnhen, L. E. Day, Walter Matthews, Ben Case, W. Fl1erh,let'on, Sydney West, Fred "' 'ejinerttelegate.s3o..Synod,.M. R. otYTilin, L, E. Day; Substitutes, W. Cunningham, • Sidney Sanders Au- ditors„ N. 3. Dore, M. R. Complin; Vestry Clerk, • Louis Day Sr., re- elected; 'Sec'y=Treas,,. M. W. Pfaff, re-elected. • HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY LLI1iCT OFFICERS .4t •thee annual meeting. of the Hor- ticultural. !Society held "Friday night in the Town Hall reports showed the Membership to• be at 130. , President Wm, Ward presided. The total amount spent for civic improvement was.', h $237aa, whit was used chief- ly in ibeautifying parks. • B.'' W. F. Beavers was elected ;as delegate to the provincial convention to be held in Toronto in February. The election of officers resulted as follows: Hon. •presidents, I. R. Carling, K.C., S. J. Hogarth; president Win. Ward; first Vice -Pres., Miss Vera Essery; 2nd Vice -Pres., Miss Laura Jeckell; see- retary=treasurer, J. G, Stanbury; as- 'sistanf, B. W. F. Beavers; directors for 1931, David R.owcli1 fe,J. Willis Powell, George Williams, Dr. G. F. Roulston, Mrs. Thomas Dinney; dir- ect0rs for 19:32, 111^ l?^ Complin, E. C. Harvey, John Hunter, Miss Ada Andrews, Miss Mabel Foilick; parks' committee, Messrs. G. Mawson, W. H. J'olniston, T. Pryde, W. G. Medd, W. H. Dearing, J. i1T. Southcott, S. M. Sanders, A. 0. Elliot, An inform- al talk followed en plana for parks improvements. THE LATE ROBP. RER SLAKE • Exeter lost one of its most highly esteemed residents. on Monday" when 111•r. ,Robe. Kerslake passe$ away 101 - lowing a short illness at his home on Andrew Street. Mr. Kerslake has been living alone and a few days pre- vious to his death had been found in im,, unconscious condition in his kit- cheer of his ironie. Ere waS in his 80th year, The deceased was born .on the Feroncl concession of tsborne town- ship and has been n life-long resi- dent of this . community. He was milted in marriage with Elizabeth Perloiiis, who predeceased hint about four years ago." Three daughters and one son, survive, firs. Wm: Frayne, xrf vgborne, T'wp.; *Mrs. Har- vey Parkinson L11(1 Mrs, Melville Hera, of Blansltard Township and Arthur on the homestead, also one sister r:1'Ii's. Win, :Snell, ot". town. The deceased was a mail of sterling•thar- drier, upright in all liis dealings and highly csteerned by all who knew hili. The deceased had been a life- long moriiber of the James - Street 'rn- iced church tit one One being a class baster and a Member of the official, hoard. The fun'erat, private, will be held' On Thursday afterneots at 2,20. p. 111, with, interment lit the Exeter celtletcry, Rev. 1'),. 1:irTavlelt. will eonduet the ee1`i`i.Cee. . n, paitoT RES AR1 I On Wednesday .of last rtweeic I. A I c e i A.cl`Tl bol met with .an uh.rortun-. ate mishap while walking .along hi Vent el the Opera House she slipped on the iCe and fell breaking her right armli at t. a wrist. !She was removed to the office of Dr. Duulop where the injured member was set, SUCCESSFI.74 CRO141NOI,E PART' IiELD. On Thursday evening Last a pro- gressive crokinoie party was held in the ,Tarries Street United church, par- lots 'under *:the :auspices of the Mis- sion Circle, Enthusiastic players circled eighteen tables and alter two hours -of excited and strenuous play- ing the score card claimed. Mrs. E. Stone .as winner of the higlhest num- ber of 'points for the ladies, having over 13.00 ,and Earl •Russell scored highest 'for• the gents with 1400 points. • 'Lunch was then Served by the .circle• bringing a° successful even to a close.. ICIR LAND--PYM A pretty wedding took place in Usborne on Saturday, January 17th, at the home of the bride's. parents, Iir, and Mrs. ;S. 3. Pyin, when their daughter Leaa May, was united in marriage to .James B, Kirkland, also of Usborne. The ceremony was per- formed by Rev. L. C. White, of El- imviile. The bride looked becom- ing in a dress sof powder blue•georg- ette and was attended by her sister Miss Edna' Pym as bridesmaid and Mr. Mervin Pym, brother of ' the bride acted as groomlman. Master Howard and little Miss. Leona Pym, nephew and neice of the bride were dainty little ringbearer and flower girl. The room was tastefully dec- orated with large white bells and streamers. Atter the ceremony a wedding dinner was served only the Immediate relatives being present. Misses O. Prance, Dora Brooks, F. Herdman and Marjorie Deibridge, Pour girl friends of the.bride acted as waitresses. Mr. and Mrs. Kirk- land left the same evening: amid showers of confetti on a short" hon- eymoon at Lucknow, the bride tra- velling in a navy blue broadcloth coat with fur trimmingsand acces- sories s to match. On their � eturn they will reside:, in Tisborn,e..' The •people 'of the .ci'coninr91ity Letencr hearty •congratu1atfbils to tits young couple, CONGREGATIONAL MEETING HELD AT MAIN STREET The congregational meeting was field in Main St. Church ,on Thursday evening when 'the reports of the vat sous ;departments of the church were given. The meeting opened With the pastor, the Rev. C. J. Moorhouse, 'in the chair. After a hymn a.nd*prayer the ;37th Psalm was read and reports. were given in order. The Baby Band under Mrs. Medd, reported 41 mem- bers, 20 life members .and nine new life members, making the total the largest in history. The Logie Mis- sion Baird 'under 'Miss Murray has about 40 members and meet monthly with an average attendance of 25. The Mission Circle had 19 paid mem- bers, it held ten meetings withan average attendance of 14, raised $82.90, with expense of $2:73. The W. M. St was represented by Mrs. W. C. Pearce. This body had • 12 life members, 26 regular meetings, rais- ed $374.60, with expense of $33.98, sent 1$,400 allocation to Presbytery and sent an $80 bale of goods to the Ukranians in the West. The Wo- men's Association report, given by Mrs. Moorhouse, showed a member- ship of 38 and an average attendance of 18 members; ft raised $1559.26 during the year. B. W. F. Beavers• represented the Sunday School which he claimed was the big factor in building up the church. They had sent up 20 new church members• from. the .Sunday School, had raised con- siderably more cash than last year, and were enjoying a greater spirit- ual ,Peeling in the school. He> believ- ed he had the best school 'in the county, The trustee's report was given by E. A. Folliek, the oldest continuing trustee on the board. He. made reference to the services of the recording steward, H. E. Huston, who held the post until just recently when he resigned, and closed his remarks by moving Al 'vote of thanks to Mr, Huston. which was seconded by 11. W. V. heavers and replied to by Or. Huston. The young people were• repritsented by Frank Wlldfong, the president, who reported 60 members, better spiritual results and more cash raised than before. The flow- er fund was reported by "George S. Howard, his committee had delivered many bouquets to the .sick, both from gardens and store; a substantial bal- ance on head was repot•ted,¢' The treasti er's accoii t by George Maw-, soft showed e, good surplits in all de- partments. Arr. and Mrs. Hoag returned to their home in Oshawa on Sunday af- ter vh•it:in:; with the latter's, parents Mr. and Mrs. W. J, Forel rvltr"se :Tip. Hoag has been reenperntilrg Wrenn 1121 ,0 Per a tic n Tchr d;;il)(,11dfc his. ATTE;tiJ) +( (ll,l)i�+'a\ 11,`7:lGlPJN(] . A IST'?"EB84`ilY XN 4C%OTIcd.IV' • Tiie - followin.g article was copierl from the File Free Press, :Scotianidr. Ur.. and Mrs.*'Thos. Pryde, -.0f illi Victoria Road, Kirkcaldy, cele:brat- ed thair golden Wedding annive - sary on Christmas Eve, when .a. family gathering took place in Air.. thony's Hotel. Mr. and Mrs.. Pryde's- sons, wh} have been residents in Canada for; approximately twenty years, returns ed ,specially for the o.coasione Siong with Sallie members of .their fain, dies,. sapid the !.remaining sone nest, dent in• this !coluitry also being prey ent, the function constituted a •very;- ItleasanC family reunion. After dinner,. "The health .anti• Happiness of the h?ride and bri4 - groom" .was teasted in .a very hearty; manner; following'.. which a wallei} of Treasury notes was presented on eon - behalf of file ;members of •the fam- ily. A very pleasant evening was, Spent with music, song and story.. , Mr. and Mrs. pryde were recip- lents of many tokens of respect from friends, and they also received gratulatory messages from their grandchildren in Canada and from other friends; of the family resident there. Grr. I,'ryde was for many years en, gineman at • West• Brigde, Spinning Mills, .and later, for fully 20 years, he held a similiar position with Messrs.'!1.'IJ. i1zoXntosh & Co;, Ltd from whose eiuploynient Ito retired a year or. two ,ago. He and 71irs,• Pryde -still' enjoy, good. health. HOCKEY : Thurs., Jan. 22 A7.' THE DOM RINK, ENETEE, ELIMYILLE VS. EXETER INTERMEDIATES ADMISSION 15 .alto 10e. JUNIOR w.O S.S.A. - at the --- DOME RINK, EX71TER - en -- / . Friday, Jan. 23rd Game called at 8.15 o'clock sharp Stratford C. I. vs. Exeter H. S, Come out and support the E.H.S. team. Admission: Adults 2e5c.; C,hiltlrerg 1S5c,; all School Pupils 15c. WANTED -650 HOCKEY FANS. AT THE T'CYIOIL PLAY-OFF GAME - i11 -- Dome Rink, Exeter • ou Monday, January 26th. G.anie called at 8,15 'sharp CLINTON' vs. EXETER This is the first of the home and: hone games, goals to count, to de-, cide the winner of this Junior grouping: ' A:dlnissie is Gents 35e.; Ladies Come out to see Exeter win this• game and the group. OLD TIME - will be hold in the OPERA HOUSE, "EXETER --. on. Wednes. Januar..._ 28 � Y With music supplied by THREE PIECE ORCHESTRA, A GO'bil TIME' IS ASSURED rialrria'g front 9' to 2.80 p.nr. Adellissiot1: Cents 50c. "tai included Ladies Phase Provide "Itt 1 , Good .ews . N fPoultrymanor the .,. Royal Pier -le Concentrate -solves the problem. for the farmers who wish to make their own laying mash This Concentrate mixed 1 with your owii ground chop ,;makes one of the. best Laying Mashes that can be procured at less than. $2.50 per 100 pounds of mash. ' ' We also carry a full stock of Royal Purple Poultry -Tonic, Royal Purple Roup cure, Lice Powder, Zenoleum, Oyster Shell, Grit, etc. ,' • Furnace Work, Tinsmithing and Plumbing. TRAQU:AIit & LINDENFIELD • Phone your lrardt4are necessities to 27 131RTi HS :PICT.] RING- In Stephen, on Thais-. day, January 1501, to ri r. and .firs Eliiier Pickering, a daughter, IPA:I;:SONS- •In Stephen, On Tuesday, January` 20th, 1931, -to Mr. and Mrs:Lloyd Lloyd Parsons, a daughter, .(Mery ;tla.icitte.) DEATHS • i .ERSLATC.2- 11. l inter els 1landay, 'January 19, 1931, Robert 1 era- hake,• in his 80th year. TAINDEN, Ia l,Ta .. 1n Heltsafl, ort Thtirsday, January 15t11, Jacob Lindenfieltl, aged 89 years. • MARRIAGES ICII:tIKLA 1i-PY•14t-At the hoiiie of the bride's parents, Usborne, on • Saturday, January 17th, Lena May second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Pym, te, Mr,' James 13: Kirk - lance, of tlsborne, by Rev, L. C. White. LEG AMPUTATED Mr. Harry Elwtirthy, who was re= moved to, Victories Hospital,London, sttfferhhig ftorn Gange'rine had his Mg amputated on z: ritloy :last six Riches bolder the knee. A1th•ough still hi tt critical condition :ttr, • 1- worthy Is itrrprovirlg itnd his many fricittls hello for tt speedy. reeoverY: AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY ANNUAL. MEETING The annual. meeting of . the Exeter Agricultural Society was held on Tuesday afternoon in the Town Hail. The financial report Showed that the treasury is 'not in a very healthy condition. Any new ideas to ad- vance the interests of the • Fair 'and finances will be appreciated. • The election of officers' resulted as. follows: President, Fred Ellerington 1st '(lice -Pres., Wm..Coates; 2nd V:, Pres., J. H. Grieve; Directors, H. C. Rivers, B. M. Francis) Ben Williams, Leslie Robinson, Wit. Smith, John Triebner•, Wm. ,Oestricher, Asa J. Penhale, Dan Dew, Mrs. R. D. Hunt- er, Mrs, • R. N. Creech. Mrs. 3.1W. Batson.; Treasurer, T. ,S. Woods. NOTI..E The Annual Meeting of the members of the Huron' .Gane and Bird and Garvie 'Protective Associa- tion will be held in the 'basement of the Public Library on Friday, Jan- uary 23rd, at S p. ni. for the receiv- ing of reports, election of officers and any other business in the inter- eats of the association. R. Welsh, seceretary, • • ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Si. Grant, Of Exeter, Ontario, ant ounce the en- 'gagenient of their eldest 'daughter, Blixabeth • Ann (Betty) to Henry Courtney Carey, youngest son' of Mrs. Nancy Carey, of GAderich and the late Wm. Carey, the marriage to take place early in February".. I1T l.CLQ" rl0RXAvit 'WEl3STER 4n loving nibs ory of George Albert Webster, Who died January 21, 1929. A precious oris from us has gone. A. voice we loved IS. still; A place is vacant in our' lidriie, Which never earl Ile filled.. But Gad is good, He' gives ne strength To be,'tr our heavy erns; Ifo Is the 'mite One that knows ITh v' bitter is eta' loss. sadly missed by Mother, rather, Sis- ter qnd Brothers, ' A. Y. r. A, ASSIST • • WITH SERVICES , A good congregation, was present 'on •Sunday, evening at the Trivitt Memorial church; when nienlbers of the A. •y. P. A, assisted with the• Services, vi Players were taken hy Mr. Stanley Walters 11n4 iiessys. W C. Davis and Sydney West read the lessons. Mrs, N. 3, Dore tools the Pie part: in the Anthem and Miss Phyllis; Grey of London sang a very. pleasing .solo.. itlr.> T. J. Finlay, of HuronCollege, 'London, chose .as. his. subject "What is the Matter with You?" which was very helpful and • inspiring, ILLt$TRATED )(ECTL'.RE DRAWS GOOD..ATTENDANCE• '4n• Monday evening an• interesting, illustrated lecture was ,given in the James Street United .church by Rev.. A..3. Bowen under the auspices of the Young People's 'Society.. A. good ;attendance was present and ,listened with rapt attention to the :wonderful .story told by li'1:• Bowen which was Wade more vivid with his personal experience in the . Yukon. The plc- titres started from British. Columbia with a trip through the Alaskan aciers to the Yukon which proved very instructive to ;both old and ypung, Rev. D, McTavish presided. A). instrumental 'by Miss Lydia Ete wart and solo by Miss "Reta Rowe were. enjoyed. i A\NLAL VESTRY 'MEETING L... annual vestry meeting of Tri - vitt Memorial church wasnheld. Tues d .y evening In the Parish Hall with .a ;good attendance. Reports from the •variouS organizations showed the Church to be in a good financial"con- dition.. Rev. E, J. Vivian, the.new• [Odor, was present from Woodstock and gave a short address. He said he was.,willing to .do his part and h,oped;:i;liat they Would all co-operate tq made it another successful year. The election of •officersresulted as fellows; Rector's Warden,M. W. Pfaff, re-elected; People's Warden, Mr. Percy Dunsford; Select Vestry, .Mesal s.: W. E. Middleton, T. :S. Woods M. R. Complin, Wes. Dearing, Fred ' Ellerington, Wm. Winer, Jahn Trieb- ner, AS; .Stanlake;. Sldesnhen, L. E. Day, Walter Matthews, Ben Case, W. Fl1erh,let'on, Sydney West, Fred "' 'ejinerttelegate.s3o..Synod,.M. R. otYTilin, L, E. Day; Substitutes, W. Cunningham, • Sidney Sanders Au- ditors„ N. 3. Dore, M. R. Complin; Vestry Clerk, • Louis Day Sr., re- elected; 'Sec'y=Treas,,. M. W. Pfaff, re-elected. • HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY LLI1iCT OFFICERS .4t •thee annual meeting. of the Hor- ticultural. !Society held "Friday night in the Town Hall reports showed the Membership to• be at 130. , President Wm, Ward presided. The total amount spent for civic improvement was.', h $237aa, whit was used chief- ly in ibeautifying parks. • B.'' W. F. Beavers was elected ;as delegate to the provincial convention to be held in Toronto in February. The election of officers resulted as follows: Hon. •presidents, I. R. Carling, K.C., S. J. Hogarth; president Win. Ward; first Vice -Pres., Miss Vera Essery; 2nd Vice -Pres., Miss Laura Jeckell; see- retary=treasurer, J. G, Stanbury; as- 'sistanf, B. W. F. Beavers; directors for 1931, David R.owcli1 fe,J. Willis Powell, George Williams, Dr. G. F. Roulston, Mrs. Thomas Dinney; dir- ect0rs for 19:32, 111^ l?^ Complin, E. C. Harvey, John Hunter, Miss Ada Andrews, Miss Mabel Foilick; parks' committee, Messrs. G. Mawson, W. H. J'olniston, T. Pryde, W. G. Medd, W. H. Dearing, J. i1T. Southcott, S. M. Sanders, A. 0. Elliot, An inform- al talk followed en plana for parks improvements. THE LATE ROBP. RER SLAKE • Exeter lost one of its most highly esteemed residents. on Monday" when 111•r. ,Robe. Kerslake passe$ away 101 - lowing a short illness at his home on Andrew Street. Mr. Kerslake has been living alone and a few days pre- vious to his death had been found in im,, unconscious condition in his kit- cheer of his ironie. Ere waS in his 80th year, The deceased was born .on the Feroncl concession of tsborne town- ship and has been n life-long resi- dent of this . community. He was milted in marriage with Elizabeth Perloiiis, who predeceased hint about four years ago." Three daughters and one son, survive, firs. Wm: Frayne, xrf vgborne, T'wp.; *Mrs. Har- vey Parkinson L11(1 Mrs, Melville Hera, of Blansltard Township and Arthur on the homestead, also one sister r:1'Ii's. Win, :Snell, ot". town. The deceased was a mail of sterling•thar- drier, upright in all liis dealings and highly csteerned by all who knew hili. The deceased had been a life- long moriiber of the James - Street 'rn- iced church tit one One being a class baster and a Member of the official, hoard. The fun'erat, private, will be held' On Thursday afterneots at 2,20. p. 111, with, interment lit the Exeter celtletcry, Rev. 1'),. 1:irTavlelt. will eonduet the ee1`i`i.Cee. . n, paitoT RES AR1 I On Wednesday .of last rtweeic I. A I c e i A.cl`Tl bol met with .an uh.rortun-. ate mishap while walking .along hi Vent el the Opera House she slipped on the iCe and fell breaking her right armli at t. a wrist. !She was removed to the office of Dr. Duulop where the injured member was set, SUCCESSFI.74 CRO141NOI,E PART' IiELD. On Thursday evening Last a pro- gressive crokinoie party was held in the ,Tarries Street United church, par- lots 'under *:the :auspices of the Mis- sion Circle, Enthusiastic players circled eighteen tables and alter two hours -of excited and strenuous play- ing the score card claimed. Mrs. E. Stone .as winner of the higlhest num- ber of 'points for the ladies, having over 13.00 ,and Earl •Russell scored highest 'for• the gents with 1400 points. • 'Lunch was then Served by the .circle• bringing a° successful even to a close.. ICIR LAND--PYM A pretty wedding took place in Usborne on Saturday, January 17th, at the home of the bride's. parents, Iir, and Mrs. ;S. 3. Pyin, when their daughter Leaa May, was united in marriage to .James B, Kirkland, also of Usborne. The ceremony was per- formed by Rev. L. C. White, of El- imviile. The bride looked becom- ing in a dress sof powder blue•georg- ette and was attended by her sister Miss Edna' Pym as bridesmaid and Mr. Mervin Pym, brother of ' the bride acted as groomlman. Master Howard and little Miss. Leona Pym, nephew and neice of the bride were dainty little ringbearer and flower girl. The room was tastefully dec- orated with large white bells and streamers. Atter the ceremony a wedding dinner was served only the Immediate relatives being present. Misses O. Prance, Dora Brooks, F. Herdman and Marjorie Deibridge, Pour girl friends of the.bride acted as waitresses. Mr. and Mrs. Kirk- land left the same evening: amid showers of confetti on a short" hon- eymoon at Lucknow, the bride tra- velling in a navy blue broadcloth coat with fur trimmingsand acces- sories s to match. On their � eturn they will reside:, in Tisborn,e..' The •people 'of the .ci'coninr91ity Letencr hearty •congratu1atfbils to tits young couple, CONGREGATIONAL MEETING HELD AT MAIN STREET The congregational meeting was field in Main St. Church ,on Thursday evening when 'the reports of the vat sous ;departments of the church were given. The meeting opened With the pastor, the Rev. C. J. Moorhouse, 'in the chair. After a hymn a.nd*prayer the ;37th Psalm was read and reports. were given in order. The Baby Band under Mrs. Medd, reported 41 mem- bers, 20 life members .and nine new life members, making the total the largest in history. The Logie Mis- sion Baird 'under 'Miss Murray has about 40 members and meet monthly with an average attendance of 25. The Mission Circle had 19 paid mem- bers, it held ten meetings withan average attendance of 14, raised $82.90, with expense of $2:73. The W. M. St was represented by Mrs. W. C. Pearce. This body had • 12 life members, 26 regular meetings, rais- ed $374.60, with expense of $33.98, sent 1$,400 allocation to Presbytery and sent an $80 bale of goods to the Ukranians in the West. The Wo- men's Association report, given by Mrs. Moorhouse, showed a member- ship of 38 and an average attendance of 18 members; ft raised $1559.26 during the year. B. W. F. Beavers• represented the Sunday School which he claimed was the big factor in building up the church. They had sent up 20 new church members• from. the .Sunday School, had raised con- siderably more cash than last year, and were enjoying a greater spirit- ual ,Peeling in the school. He> believ- ed he had the best school 'in the county, The trustee's report was given by E. A. Folliek, the oldest continuing trustee on the board. He. made reference to the services of the recording steward, H. E. Huston, who held the post until just recently when he resigned, and closed his remarks by moving Al 'vote of thanks to Mr, Huston. which was seconded by 11. W. V. heavers and replied to by Or. Huston. The young people were• repritsented by Frank Wlldfong, the president, who reported 60 members, better spiritual results and more cash raised than before. The flow- er fund was reported by "George S. Howard, his committee had delivered many bouquets to the .sick, both from gardens and store; a substantial bal- ance on head was repot•ted,¢' The treasti er's accoii t by George Maw-, soft showed e, good surplits in all de- partments. Arr. and Mrs. Hoag returned to their home in Oshawa on Sunday af- ter vh•it:in:; with the latter's, parents Mr. and Mrs. W. J, Forel rvltr"se :Tip. Hoag has been reenperntilrg Wrenn 1121 ,0 Per a tic n Tchr d;;il)(,11dfc his. ATTE;tiJ) +( (ll,l)i�+'a\ 11,`7:lGlPJN(] . A IST'?"EB84`ilY XN 4C%OTIcd.IV' • Tiie - followin.g article was copierl from the File Free Press, :Scotianidr. Ur.. and Mrs.*'Thos. Pryde, -.0f illi Victoria Road, Kirkcaldy, cele:brat- ed thair golden Wedding annive - sary on Christmas Eve, when .a. family gathering took place in Air.. thony's Hotel. Mr. and Mrs.. Pryde's- sons, wh} have been residents in Canada for; approximately twenty years, returns ed ,specially for the o.coasione Siong with Sallie members of .their fain, dies,. sapid the !.remaining sone nest, dent in• this !coluitry also being prey ent, the function constituted a •very;- ItleasanC family reunion. After dinner,. "The health .anti• Happiness of the h?ride and bri4 - groom" .was teasted in .a very hearty; manner; following'.. which a wallei} of Treasury notes was presented on eon - behalf of file ;members of •the fam- ily. A very pleasant evening was, Spent with music, song and story.. , Mr. and Mrs. pryde were recip- lents of many tokens of respect from friends, and they also received gratulatory messages from their grandchildren in Canada and from other friends; of the family resident there. Grr. I,'ryde was for many years en, gineman at • West• Brigde, Spinning Mills, .and later, for fully 20 years, he held a similiar position with Messrs.'!1.'IJ. i1zoXntosh & Co;, Ltd from whose eiuploynient Ito retired a year or. two ,ago. He and 71irs,• Pryde -still' enjoy, good. health. HOCKEY : Thurs., Jan. 22 A7.' THE DOM RINK, ENETEE, ELIMYILLE VS. EXETER INTERMEDIATES ADMISSION 15 .alto 10e. JUNIOR w.O S.S.A. - at the --- DOME RINK, EX71TER - en -- / . Friday, Jan. 23rd Game called at 8.15 o'clock sharp Stratford C. I. vs. Exeter H. S, Come out and support the E.H.S. team. Admission: Adults 2e5c.; C,hiltlrerg 1S5c,; all School Pupils 15c. WANTED -650 HOCKEY FANS. AT THE T'CYIOIL PLAY-OFF GAME - i11 -- Dome Rink, Exeter • ou Monday, January 26th. G.anie called at 8,15 'sharp CLINTON' vs. EXETER This is the first of the home and: hone games, goals to count, to de-, cide the winner of this Junior grouping: ' A:dlnissie is Gents 35e.; Ladies Come out to see Exeter win this• game and the group. OLD TIME - will be hold in the OPERA HOUSE, "EXETER --. on. Wednes. Januar..._ 28 � Y With music supplied by THREE PIECE ORCHESTRA, A GO'bil TIME' IS ASSURED rialrria'g front 9' to 2.80 p.nr. Adellissiot1: Cents 50c. "tai included Ladies Phase Provide "Itt