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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1931-04-09, Page 1(ESTABLISHED X373 EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 9th, 1931 FIFTY-FIFTH THAR, NO, «S* Spring House - Furnishings We have a very fine range of new Linoleum?, Congoleums, Oilcloths, Rugs, Window Blinds, Curtain Rods, Curtain Nets and Draperies, Our prices are very reasonable. Congoleum and Linoleum Rugs Congoleum and linoleum rugs are becoming more popular every year. We have small and large sizes as well as regular room sizes. The new pat­ terns are beautiful and very low in price. We carry a very large stock. --I--,■■■■ ... . ................. ..................■ . ■ Axminster and Wilton Rugs 'During the month of April we are offering a large stock of Axminster and Wilton rugs in all popular room sizes at greatly reduced prices. WINDOW BLINDS SPECIAL—5 dozen pure linen, window blinds 36 inches wide, good plain green shade, very slightly imperfect on sale at 90c.ea. ’ Ladies’, Misses’ and Children’s Spring Ccats Smart styles, good quality materials, reasonably priced. Come and let us convince you that our prices are lowest. LADIES’, MISSES’ DRESSES FOR SPRING, DOZENS TO CHOOSE FROM. ______ ____________________ ______________t __________ Boys’ and Youths’ Work'Boots on sale Boys’ $2.25 ' Youth’s $2.00 SPECIAL Men’s William’s Work Boots on sale at $2.95 pair t 1 Men’s Spring Overcoats $11 to $23 Buy youir new Spring Overcoat here, we carry a large range of the lat­ est spring coats and suits at moderate prices. —....— ....... - ■ . -■ * - - -.......- ■ ....... .. . MEN’S MADE-TO-MEASURE SUITS EXTRA PANTS FREE - - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22nd With every $25.50 made-to-measure suit we sell on Wednesday, April 25th we will give an extra pair of pants free. If you are hard to fit in af ready-to-wear suit, come in and be measured on April 22nd. Grocery Specials for this week-end Canned Pumpkin, smalt tin 2 tins for 19c. Golden Bantam Corn .,v.. . 2. for 25c. Canned Corn, suitable for diabetes tin 15c. Golden Wax Beans choice quality 2 for 29c. / *Canned Pineapple................2 tins for 25c. -,-r Campbell’s Tomato Soup . . 2 tins for 22c. < ,GV .Soap,. ,... bars Oxydol, large package.............. 19c. JVlcCormick sodas, lb. pkg..........2 for 29c. ’ Bulk Macaroni........................3 lb. for 19c, ’—> Phone 32 | EXETER COUNCIL Monday, April 6th, 1931 A regular meeting of the Muni­ cipal Council was held, in the Town Hull. Absent Councillor J. H. Grieve. The minutes of the meet­ ing held March 16th were read and approved.# Circulars were laid on the table. A letter from Eaton Clark Co., Windsor, Ontario, relating tq Solway Calcium Chloride was read. Order­ ed filed. Letter from the Department of Agriculture, Clinton, giving notice of a meeting of the weed, inspectors of the county to be held at Clinton May 19th and asking for the name of the Exeter representative. Clerk to answer. Two brothers of Mr, Robt, Brooks waited on the council reporting that their brother Robert, was in need of a surgical operation and, if such could be performed the probabilities were that their brother would be able again to perform manual lab­ our. The Council will investigate. The auditors report for March was read, and accepted on motion of Rivers and Biering; carried. The following list of accounts were' read and ordered to bei paid. Grigg Sationery Co. books, $39.30; Dunlop Tire and Rubber Company, fire hose tap.and die, $218.05; W. J. Beer, supplies 40c.; Sidney Davis, flour charity, Brooks, $l,40>; Harvey and Harvey, supplies, Town. Hall 450. Jones & May, charity Hag- get, $1.45, Brooks $1.14, grass: seed library $1,80, total $4.39; Southcott Bros., supplies, charity, Brooks $1.22; R. G. Seldon, coal, charity, Moore $3,15, Hagget $8.25, Stire $6.6'5, Brooks, $2.75, total $23.80; Bank of Montreal, safety deposit box rent, $3.00; Wm. Collingwood, labour $11.70; Wm. Johns, team labour $9,150; Peter Coleman, team labor, $2.50; R. E Davis, team lab­ or, 4.00; Ed. Coom'bes, labor, 3.12; James Haggit, labor $2.12; Robert Brook labor $1.87; Emerson Cor­ nish, .bell ringing $8.50, labor 75c,, $9.25; Thos. Elliott, labor $1.00; Wm. Laverty labor $1.7-5'; Cleaning town hall $4.00, $5.75; John Par­ sons labor $2.25; Jno. Norry meals for tramps $2.20; Jonathan Kydd, gravel $7.00. Cemetery accounts— John L. Kydd, labor $11.75; Theo­ dore Wal.per team labor $6.00; Wm. Smith labor $22,00. Passed pn motion of Bierling. and Rivers. Adjournment by Rivers. Jos. Senior, Clerk Owners of pet dogs; also those Jigvipg,. qhickens: Be human! Do not allow them to run at large-'destroy­ ing gardens and shrubs, flowers and flower beds. Your due is to pick them up at your back door with holes in them. BIRTHS "Tiger Eye" by B. M. Bower is the title of our new serial story which begins this week. Mr. Bow­ ers, famous writer of Western ser­ ials presents a story that you can­ not afford to miss. Mr, and Wm. Ferguson and their daughter Edna motored up from Toronto and spent Good Friday and Easter with MT. and Mrs. Richard Coates. They were accompanied home by Miss. Ila Westcott who has "been visiting here for several weeks. Mr, Cephas Pym has received word that Mr. Ned Harris, of Carn- duff, Sask., is at present ill in Ox­ bow Hospital with slight hopes for recovery. Mr. Harris left this com­ munity in 1888 and-a few years ago visited a large connection in this vicinity. He wishes to be remem­ bered to all his old friends. Among those who attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Bagsliaw on Wednesday of last week were MT. Samuel Sample, of Sit. Catherines, who remained over until Tuesday of this week; Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Singu­ lar, of Mt. Brydges; Mrs. Wm. Sing­ ular, of Nairn; Mr. Earl Kinsman, of Chiselhurst; Misses Muriel Ho­ garth, of Windsor and Janie, of Lon­ don. MEN’S UNION HOLD DEBATE The Men’s Union of the Main St. United church held its regular meet­ ing on Wednesday evening, April 1. Following the opening and Scripture lesson by the President, Mr. George Layton, several items of business discussed and several new members were received. Music was- furnished by the Men’s orchestra, comprised of cornet by Mr. Frank Wildfong, vio­ lin by Mr. Charles Pearce and piano by Mr, G-, C. Koch. The outstanding feature on the program was a de­ bate which was very interesting and educative. The subject was "Resolv­ ed that it would be in the best 'in­ terests of Canada to have a mini­ mum price set on wheat,” Messrs. Samuel Elliott and Charles T'uckey upheld the affirmative side while negative was taken by Messrs. Fran­ cis Abbott and George Mawson. Messrs. E. J, Wethey, M. A.; J. Fran­ cis and E. R Hopper acted as judges and Mr. Wethey gave the judges verdict which was in favour of the negative side. The executive of the Men’s Union are planning to have the May meeting equally attractive and are expecting an increased at­ tendance. SMITH-r-WALTER NUPTIALS A quiet but pretty wedding took place in St, Jude’s Church, Brant-' ford on Thursday, April 2nd, when Mrs. Edith Walter, formerly of Exe­ ter, was united in marriage with; Mr, william Smith, by Rev. Mr. Jenkins. MT, and Mrs. Smith spent a- short honeymoon with Mr, and Mrs. F. Irwin, of Putnam. They will re­ side in Brantford, COLE—PYM NUPTIALS* A charmfhg Easter wedding was solemnized at 12 o’clock1 Saturday, April 4th, at tl;e home of the brides parents in Usborne. when Edna Cath­ erine, eldest daughter of Mr. and .Mrs. Sam, J. Pym became the bride of Charles Henry Cole of Blanshard, Rev. L. C. White, pastor of the Elimville United (church officiated and Mrs.- Jas, B. Kirkland, sister of the bride played the "Bridal Chor­ us” from Lohengrin. Ferns and Easter lilies made a lovely back­ ground for the bridal party who stood under an arch of evergreens, White bells and. pink and white streamers adorned the house. Th® bride who was given in marriage by her father wore a fox glove satin laced canton crepe dress. tHer -only ornameht -being a chanel 'necklace and carried a bouquet of pink car­ nations. Miss Olive Prance was the bridesmaid and Mr. Mervin Pym brother of the bride, was the grooms­ man. Little Miss Leola Pym and Master Howard Pym made a dainty flower girl and ring bearer. During the signing of the register Mrs. (Rev.) White sang “Perfect Love.” Following the ceremony dinner was served -by four girl friends of the bride, Miss Dora Brook, Miss Annie G'ilfiRan, Miss Evelyn Whitlock and Miss Lyla Pym Later Mr. and Mrs. Cole left amid showers of confetti for Toronto and Niagara Falls. On their -return they will reside on the groom’s farm in Usborne. The bride travelled in ,a navy blue icoat, sand bait and acces­ sories to match, EXETER HIGH. SCHOOL HOLDS COMMENCEMENT The annudl commencement exer­ cises of the Exeter High School were held in the school on Thursday af­ ternoon of last week. Representa­ tives of the Board of Education and a number of parents were present. Chairman ‘William May called upon Principal Wethey to present the graduation diplomas, and Principal G. S. Howard of the Public Sfchool to present the . entrance scholarships to HelenTelfeT'Tdr‘'tlie''’diS'tfict, and Jeanette Taman, John. McTavish and Phyllis Bierling of the Exeter. P. S. W. Turnbull presented the gold medal and first upper school schol­ arships to A. Margaret M'acLaren, who is also a scholarship winner at University of Western Ontario. The second went to Dorothy E. Thomp­ son. The middle school awards were made by W. H. Dearing to Ruby Stone and Kathleen Strang. Mrs. B. W. F. Beavers, the only lady on 'the board, gave the board's checks for first form to Anna Aiken- head, May Sims 'and Elizabeth -Coates while Margaret Taman, of second from reiceived her reward from H. T. Rowe. A very fine valedictory was then, given by.. Miss MacLaren of the first class, of University qf Western Ontario. In Exeter on Tuesday* April 7 th to Mr. and Mrs. Roy, Webber, a daughter, .^TEPHENS—In Elimville on Wed­ nesday, April 1st, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stephens a daughter ’ (Wanda Labelle), MARRIAGES McLEAN—ANDERSON—‘At Thames Road manse . on Tuesday, March ! 31st, Caroline E. elder daughter of MA Jas. Anderson, of Thames Road, to Mr*, Glenn McLean,, son. of Mr, and. Mrs. John McLean, of Hensall, by Rev. -Jas, Anthony. IN MEMORIAL In .loving memory of our mother MR& JOHN T. MORGAN who passed away one year ago April'15, 1930 t and our father JOHN T. MORGAN who passed away five years ago November 18, 1023 The Family Radio licenses for 1930 have now expired. Renew them at W* J. Beer's. ‘ CARD OF THANKS The family of the- late Mrs. Wm. Bagshaw wish to thank, their many friends for the kindness, extended during their recent bereavement; also for the floral tributes and loan of cars. ------ -------------M---------1---------X----------- IN MEMOIHAM PROUT—In loving memory of Ern­ est Prout, who- passed, away two years ago, April 7 th, 1930. To-day wo arc thinking of-you dear, There is much wo can say Although so stijl and calm he lies, He knows what friends stand by his silent grave. whose eyes are filled with tears, He. knows whose hands placed the flowers And memories of his peaceful face Will always linger in oitr minds. Ever remembered by Mother, Father and Brother. MeLEAN—ANDERSON NUPTIALS A quiet wedding was solemnized on Tuesday evening, March 31st at Thames Road manse when Rev. Jas. Anthony united in marriage Caroline E., elder daughter of Mr. Jas. An­ derson of Thames Road to Mr. Glenn McLean, son -of Mr. and Mrs. John, McLean of I-Iensall. The bride wore- a. igo-wn of French blue crepe with ’ matching shoes and hat in blue, and carried a bouquet of sunset roses.- They were attended -by Miss Anna Hackney and Mr. Jas. Anderson Jr., Following the ceremony the newly weds left on a short trip to Buffalo. On their return they will reside east of Hensail, MRS. DICKSON DIES The death took place in Godoriisli. on Wednesday of Mrs., Dickson, wi­ dow of the late Judge Lewis H. Dick­ son, formerly of Exeter. Mr. W. H. Kay, of Strathroy, form­ erly of Exeter, has- been ill in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London -since March 24th. Mr. Kay has been ill all winter and underwent an opera­ tion. He is seriously ill, liis pro­ gress not beelng very rapid. Considerable news has to ibc held over until next week. EASTER. SUNDAY IN THE EXETER CHURCHES. Easter Sunday was appropriately observed, with' special services in all four churches in Exeter. The weather was cool but fine and largo congregations were present at all services. In Main .Street United-church Rev. Mr. Moyer, of Hamilton, conducted the services and for the first time since his illness the pastor, Rev. C. J. Moorhouse assisted with the ser­ vices much to the delight of the con­ gregation. At -file morning service communion was held together with a reception service when nine new members were added to the church roll. At the evening service the ladles -stringed orchestra /rendered several selctions and accompanied the Misses Kestle and Sims who sang a duet. The choir furnished special anthems. At James Street United church at the evening service *the choir rend­ ered a sacred cantata “From Olivet to Calvary” by Maunders under the leadership of Mr. W. R. Goulding. Splendid anthems were rendered by the choii" and among those who took solo parts were-: Mrs. Williams,' Misses Pearl Wood, Reta Rowe and Helen Penhale and Messrs. Walter Cutbush, Mervin Cudmore, E. J. Shapton and W. R. Goulding. At the morning service communion was administered and a reception ser­ vice held when thirty four were re­ ceived into membership. Twenty­ seven of these were from the Sun­ day School following a short course conducted by the pastor. A pleasing* duet was - sung during this service by Misses Pearl Wood and Margaret Johns. At Caven Presbcterian church, there' were special anthems by the choir and Easter sermons by the pastor Rev. J. B. Rhodes. At Trivitt Memorial church Holy Communion was' observed. Special anthems were, rendered by the choir and special Easter sermons by the Rector E. L. Vivian, Mrs. N. J. Dore and V. Cousins sang solos at the .morning service and Miss- Phyl­ lis Grey, of London, sang at the ev­ ening service. EXETER COUPLE CELEBRATE golden wedding Mr. and Mrs. Harry Parsons celcH brated their fiftieth wedding anni­ versary at their home on (James SC- on Monday, April 6th, Mrs. Par* sons, nee Minnie Heywood, eldest daughter" of the late John HeywoodB of the 3rd concession of Usborne Tp, and Harry parsons, eldest son^of th® late Wm. Parsons of the 3rd conces­ sion of th© township of Stephen were* married In. the year 1881 at the Bible- Christian Church parsonage at the* village of Crediton, by the late Rev; John W, Butcher, who wag then pas­ tor of the 'church. Mr. and Mrs. Parsons have lived in Exeter and vicinity during t^e end­ tire fifty years of their wedded life* At the wedding anniversary ojx l^Ionday Mrs, Parsons was gowned in; a black' lace dress and wore a honey­ dew corsage. Mrs. I, Clubine, of Toronto, M'rs. Eliza Snell and Mrs. John Parsons of Exeter, assisted Mrs. Parsons in receiving her -guests. Nearly a hundred people called dur­ ing the afternoon and evening to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Parsons on their1 longevity of married life. A dainty lunch was served from 5.30 to 6 o’clock.and in the evening from 6.30 to 11 o’clock, Six waitresses, all neices of Mr. and Mrs. Parsons (attired in yellow and white and wearing yellow carnations) did the- serving. The dining room was decorated in yellow and white. Five lun'cli tables, were used for the occasion and oit each table was a pair of golden candlesticks and clusters of yellow daffidols. A. very special feature* was a pair of brass candlesticks which have been in the family for ninety years. During the evening only the rela­ tives of Mr. and Mrs. Parsons were- present, * numbering about seventy- five. And after lunch .was served a very fine program was given, con­ sisting of vocal and instrumental music. -Solos, duetts and quartettes' were rendered in a very pleasing manner and a lot of very fine instru­ mental music was played on violin, piano, uke and banjo. During the rendering of the program Mr. John Parsons was 'called forward and pre­ sented Mr. and Mrs. Parsons with a purse of gold in behalf of the brothers and. sisters of both sides- and -aR" th^flier ■ relatives'-present. Also little Marie Heywood canid .for­ ward and presented them with a has-’ fret of yellow daffodils a gift of well wishes, from, all the chidren of three generations. A lot of congratula­ tions which had -come- to Mr. and Mrs. Parsons' through the mail were read by Mr, Nels°n -Stanlake. A very pleasant time was spent by all and after singing “He’s a jolly good fel­ low” a parting hymn was sung as a conclusion to the programme. Following Is the address which was tendered Mr. and Mrs. Parsonsc Dear Minnie and Harry,— We, the brothers and sisters -of both sides of the house together with, all the other relatives present wish, to express our love and gratitude to you both. It is with pleasure that we recall the pleasant -fellowship of bye-gone days, which with -some of (Continued on page 4.) D A N C E BIGGER & BETTER THAN EVER EXETER OPERA HOUSE — on — FRIDAY, APRIL 10th Prizes, Novelties, Fav-ors Galore OLD AND NEW TIME MUSIC ♦ Music supplied by the THE RYTHMN BOYS Everyone reported a -good time at the last hockey dance- and another" good time is assured. Admission, Gents $1.00 tax included? Spectators 25c. LADIES 1‘LEASE PROVIDE LUNCH EXETER HOCKEY CLUR “The Colonel’s Maid” presented by The auspices of the Community . Field, Crediton MT. CARMEL HALL. MOCNT CAKMBIo ONTARIO —- on —“ Friday, April 10, 1931 MUSIC BETWBW ACTS Admission oOCk children Mee j