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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1931-04-16, Page 8THUKSDAYt zH'Rll 1«, 1931 THE EXETER TIMO-APV^GATl < W. Thos. Harvey has had a beau­ tiful an ay of crocuses that have been very attractive the past week. Hun- dreda of them in various colors have been blooming around his home. 'The water level of Lake Huron is the lowest it has been in years. At Goderich the water registers one inch lower than in February; 21 & inches lower than m March last year and! 19 inches lower than the average of March for the post 71 years. James Street Young People pre­ sented their play "Paying the Fid­ dler" at Crediton on Thursday ev­ ening of last week to a splendid* an- , (Hence and were served refreshments at the close by the young people of Crediton United church under whose auspices the play was presented. On Tuesday evening they were at Grand Bend. notice A meting of the members of the, Exetei* Horseshoe Club and others interested will be held on Friday night April 17th in the basement of the Public Library at 8 o'clock to discuss the prospects of and advis­ ability of re-organizing for the sea­ son of 1931. A .good attendance is requested. Fred Ellerington, Pres, TENNIS MEETING A meeting of all interested in ten­ nis will be held in the chambers of The Canadian Bank of Commerce Friday evening at 8 o'clock to re-or­ ganize for the year. • Exeter Markets Wheat 65c. Oats 80c. Harley, 30c. Bran $1.15 Shorts $1.10; $30.00 a ton Low Grade Flour $1.36 Welcome Flour $2*30 Model Flour* $2.50 Manitoba Flour $2.60; Creamery Butter 36 and 37 c. Dairy Butter 27 and 28c. Eggs, extras 18c. Eggs, firsts 15 c. Eggs,, seconds lie. ) locals__ '[ Mi's. E. C. Morse, Mrs. R. C. Morsd and Mrs. D. A. Gordon, will receive for the first time since coming to 'Exetei' at the home of Mrs D.A., Gordon, John St., on Friday, April 17th from three to six o’clock, Mr. and Mrs. C, W. Ford, and children, of London, visited in Exe­ ter on Sunday. MV, Gordon Wells has accepted a position as mechanic with Vanstone Motors, London. Mr, Dwight Evans, of Blenheim, visited at the home of Mr, and Mrs. W. T. Acheson on Sunday. Mrs. Robert Tinney, Hay, visit­ ed during the Easter holidays at the home of her sister Mrs. Wm. Sceli, at Denfield, CAVEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. J. Bernard Rhodes, M. 4, Minister Miss Lena Coates, 4.L.O.M., Organist 16 a.nh-w-Fuuday school 11 a.m.-^What is the Church" 1st In a series, of sermons on Church Principles . 7 p.m.—"Toward the Sun-rising" Thursday, 8 *p.i».—Our mid-week service in the church, New Patterns and Colourings in Wallpapers Il 4 The brethren of the I. O. O. F. will attend divine worship -in the James St. United church next Sunday ev­ ening, April 19th. Brethren are re­ quested «to meet at the lodge room at 6.30 p.m. sharp, Visiting, brethren are cordially invited. FOUND—In Exeter a brooch with large turquoise stone surrounded by pearls, Owner may have same by paying for advertisement. Apply at Powell’s Bazaar. Anyone wanting cattle pasture fo/ season apply to Fred A, Ellerington, Exeter, Prices reduced this year. FOR -SALE—Strawberry plants, 3 leading varieties. Apply to W. F. Abbott. FOR SALE — Marquis Spring Wheat,, grade No. 1, 9Qc. a bushel. -—Apply to Stanley Mitchell, R. R. No. 1, Hensail, phone 4 on 80, Hen­ sail. ltc. FOR RENT—100 acres grass ,pas- •ture. Apply W. H. Penhale, phone 197, Exeter. WANTED—A second-hand baby’s four-wheeled stroller. . Apply at Times-Advocate. . ltc. WANTED—A second-hand coal oil stove, three or four burner. Ap­ ply to W. H. Harness. Itp - BOARDERS WANTED—Can ac­ commodate two or. three young men. Mrs. E. Taylor, Andrew Street. Give your young chicks a good chance to mature early by starting them on Hi-Test Starter. Users re­ port good results. $3.25 a cwt.We have rolled oat groats for the small chick. Ground oat groats are just the feed to start young pigs on. Come in and let us supply you wrtli your poultry and stock feed requirements. —HARVEY BROS. TENDERS For shingling Greenway United church by May 1st. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted, sub­ ject to approval of tne Board. Foi' further particulars apply to L. Ridley, chairmap, Parkhill R. R. No. 3, phone Dashwood 39rl. 4-16-2tc NOTICE TO DRAIN CONTRACTORS Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to 3 p.m., May 2nd, 1931,’for the Repair of Branch B of the Elimville Drain in Usborne Township requiring the removal of 2180 cubic yards open work. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Plans and specifications can be seen at the office of John Roger, O. L. :S., Mitchell or the Clerk’s Office, Usborne. 4-16-3tc Henry Strang, Clerk, Usborne, R, R. 1, Hensail FARM FOR RENT—75 acres pas­ ture farm in Stephen township. Pro­ perty of Mrs. Geo. Snell, Exeter. 4-2-tfC TRACTOR 1’LOWING AND DISC­ ING—'Distance no object for reason­ able amount of work.—Wm. Brad­ shaw, Elimville; 4-2-tfn. FOR SALE—'Seed barley. Apply to Hedley May, telephone Exeter 17'5r5. FOR SALE—8 young Shorthorn Bulls about one year bld and up; al­ so a quantity of White Blossom (Sweet Clover. Apply to William H. Morlock, Crediton, R. R. No. 2 3-26-4tp Place your older with J. S. Dig- nan &. Son for Invincible1 Wire Fenc­ ing and gates. Bring your harrows in early. 2-19-tf<s. If you wish to buy or sell a farm Of house see R, Pickard, Hxethr. POULTRY WANTED We are in the market for all kinds of poultry paying the highest jfilces. Trucks will call. Phone SO, Dash­ wood, & Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Czar Harness and two children, of Pt.' Edward, visited the fore-part of the week with the former’s mother in town, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Gage and their daughter Phyllis, of Brantford, vis­ ited with their cousins Mr, and Mrs. Milo Snell, over the week-end. Lloyd McCauly, fourteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs, Nevrton McCau­ ly, of Brussels, was electrocuted re­ cently while climbing an electric pole. Mr. and.Mrs. Wm. Sceli, of Den- field and Mrs. Robert Tinney of the Blind Line, Hay, were Sunday visit­ ors at the ladies’ mother Mrs. David Russell Sr. Mr, Francis Blatchford, of town, and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Wood, of Usborne’, were in Kintail on Satur­ day attending the funeral of the late Mrs. John .Cowan. Mr. Edmund Whiting and sister .Miss* Mary and Miss Lucy Murray, of Toronto, visited over Easter with Mr. .and Mrs. W. C. Pearce, Miss Murray remaining on a-visit. The wedding took place in Toron­ to on Saturday of Reta Mae, daugh-. ter of Mr. and Mi's. Thomas Aylett, to Guy Thomas Kernick, son of Mr. and airs. T. J. Kernick, of Toronto, who are well-known in Exeter as they have many friends and relatives in this community. Mrs. E. Wright was in Exeter on Tuesday and had her household-ef­ fects moyed by-truck to .Strathroy where she -will make hei1 home -in future with her daughter, Mr. ^nd Mrs. MiUor. Mrs. Millor accompan­ ied Mrs. Wright to town. The late James McCulloch Ross, formerly of Lucan and Exeter, one of the oldest and best known mer­ chants in Western Ontario, left an estate valued at $26,063.28. The widow receives one third of the es­ tate while the remainder is evenly divided amongst one daughter and two sons. Misses Mildred Rowe and Gert­ rude Francis returned home Sun­ day after spending a week in' New York, Atlantic City and Washington They were on a conducted tour in which there were over eighty in the party and they visited many of*the important points cf interest includ­ ing the White House. They report a very enjoyable time. Mr. Matthias Doyle for the past twenty years a resident of London and a former well-known resident of McGillivray township died at his home on Friday last in his 80th- year. His wife predeceased him four years ago. Surviving are two sisters and one brother Mrs. Wm. Rowland and James, of London and Mrs. Thos. Rowland, of Mt. Carmel. Mr. F. McGillvray Knowles, noted Canadian artist, of Toronto; was united in marriage with Miss Lila Taylor, a teacher v.r Art at Alma. Ladies’ College, St. Thomas, and a daughter of Mr. Robt. Taylof, of Granton, formerly of Usborne. The marriage took place in Windsor on Friday, April 10th. Miss Taylor is an artist of considerable ability and for a number of years was a pupil of Mr. Knowles. • Mr. Thos. Pryde, D. D. G. M. of, the 'Masonic District South' Huron' paid his official visit to Sitratford Lodge, Stratford, qii Monday even­ ing. Mr, Pryde was accompanied by several of the Brethren from Exeter The officers of Stratford Lodge ex­ emplified the work of the First De­ gree aiid afterwards provided re­ freshments. Mr. Pryde is receiving a splendid reception on his official Visits and is proving a very popular District Deputy. The Young People of the Centra­ lia United Church presented their play "The Absent Minded Bride­ groom0 to a fair sized and apprecia­ tive audience in the Exeter Opera House on Wednesday evening of last week. The play was under the au­ spices of the Exeter bramch of the Canadian Legion and was the fourth time that the young people have pre­ sented the play. The performers took their parts woll* the play be­ ing very humorous and the audience was well entertained. Between the acts the Rythm boys provided music and Gerald Godbolt played several numbers on the mouth oi'gdU these* numibelrs being well received. At the close lunch was served, to the playefs the catering being done by Grant’s Bakery. JAMES ST, UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Rev. D. McTavlsh, Pastor W. R. Gouldipg, A.T.C.’M, Organist and Choir-Leader. 11 a-m.—'"Blind Guides" (The Girl Guides will worship with us.) 3 p.m,*—Sunday School 7 p.m.—-"Life’s Roadside." The Oddfellows of Exeter and sur­ rounding community will be our guests. We extend a gracious wel­ come to these visitors morning and evening. tNlOTE—Sunday School Anniver­ sary April 26th. Rev. E. W, Hewitt' B. A.* of Kincardine, will be 'the preacher. MAIN ST. UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Rev. C. J. Moorhouse, Pastor Miss Evelyn Huston Organist and Choir-Leader 11 a,ih.—Rev.- Mr. Moir will preach. 3 p.m.—Church School 7 p.m.-—Song service followed by the regular service. We expect this will be Mt. Moir’s last Sun­ day with us and we would like a(l our congregation out on Sun­ day evening. 8 o’clock Thursday, Prayer Meeting. -----------j—----------------------------------- TRIVITT MEMORIAL CHURCH Rector, Rev. E. L. Vivian, L. Th. Organist,’ Miss MacFaul Choir-Leader, Mr. Middlemisg/ 2nd Sunday After Easter . 8.30 a.m.—Holy Communion 11 a.m.—Morning Prayer Subject—“A Vital Choice” 3 p.m.—Sunday School and Confirm­ation Class. • * , ■. 7 p.m.—Evensong Subject—"The Road to Emmaus" Wednesday, S p.m.-—Confirmation Class at the Rectory. Fox Scarfs — AND— ‘*" Fur Coats Display and Sale in Exeter Friday and Saturday \ APRIL 16 and 17 vMr. Brown, the Expert Furrier from the factory is personally con­ ducting this Fur Display \and sale and has a complete line. YOU SAVE 25 TO 35% Southcott Bros. Miss Margaret, Taman is confined bo her home through illness. Miss’ Ruble Creech spent the week-end visiting ii^ Stratford. Miss Grace Chambers is employed at Powell’-s Variety Store for this, month. Mrs. E. Lowry and daughter, Miss Velma spent the week-end visiting friends at Brusels. Miss Vera Rowe and. Master Rowe Dinney spent a couple of' days in Toronto last week. Miss June Coward spent Easter week with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Win- «Hodg^rt. * Mr. Homer Bagshaw is having the sitting room and hall at the Central Hotel' re-decorated. Miss Ruth Wildfong, of Hay, has been confined to her ’home for a couple of weeks through illness. Mr. Gibbs Yelland, of , Windsor visited with his sister, (Miss -Bessie Yelland the fore-part of the Week. Mrs. Manford Belling and son, of Detroit, are visiting for a week with her .parents Mr. and. Mrs. A. Francis. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Preszcator, of London, visited the former’s- parents Mr. and (Mrs, J. Preszcator on Sun-1 day. Grieve’s Sandwich Shoppe has had a new and attractive sign placed out in* front and also Grant’s Bakr ery. Mrs. C. L. Wilson spent a couple of days in London last week visit­ ing with Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Ho'd- gins. In the recent “In Menioriam’* for Mrs. Danes the date of her death was Jrtentioned as January 1st. It shodld have read January 19th. Last week it was mentioned that Mr, and Mrs; Jack Taylor, of South fiend, Ind,, had called on Mr. and Mrs. John TaylOf, of town. This should have read Mr. Jack Taylor, Mr.1 Edgar Lowry, of Welland, and Mr. and Mrs, William Lowry, of London visited at the Central Hotel on Sunday, 51 0 you iuovf your picttnvs?^^ Buy „SUN WORTHY I5» WALLPAPER, - r IIS B 1 A u 1 Y I? A sis ’ Brighten up the interior 1 You will surprised what i a difference a few rolls of _ our New Wall Paper will make in the appear- > ance of your home. The prices are much low- > er this season. ' f Beautiful Suufast papers at 25c., 35c. I ‘ and 40c. Don’t fail to see our room lots jof paper at $1.29, $1.48, $1.98 and $2;48 The new patterns- in Congoleums are ready for you. Bring in the size of the room and get our prices. 4 Only Congoleum Rugs, Sizes 9x9 Regular price $8.95 to clear at $6.95 9x10 1-2 regular price $10.45 to clear at $8.45 3 EDISON DISC REdOiRDS FOR $1.00 3 NEEDLE RECORDS FOR $1.00 AND HUNDREDS OF LIKE SAV­ INGS EVERY; DAY AT POWELL’S BIG SALE. Powell’s Big Sale COME IN EVERY DAY NEW SPRING HATS a' wonderful display Following locals were crowded out ldst week: Mr. Sim Pollen, of Flint, Mich., was home for Easter. Mrs. Rabethge and babe are visit­ ing with relatives at Hanaver, I Mr. and Mrs. W. Dearing, of Lon- ( don, spent the week-end in town. hir. and Mrs. Al Ingram, of De­ troit, spent Eastei* with relatives. Miss Emily Frayne, of iStaffa, spent Easter with relatives, in town. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Smith, of London, visited with relatives .for Easter. Mr. Adam Case and ?on Peter vis­ ited with relatives for the Easter liolildays. , Mirs. D. McTavish, John and Ern­ est have returned home after spend-' ing Easter at Ripley. / Mrs. Norman Staioey, of Willow Grove, visited last week with her mother Mrs. B. Harvey. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Irwin, of Water­ loo, are visiting at the home of the latter’s* sister Miss E. Bissett. Ml*, and Mrs. Peter* Robinson and' son Peter and 'Mr. Jas. McDonald dll ■of Stratford spent the week-end in town. Rev. D. McTjavisli gave his popular lecture "The Luggage of Life’’ at the Fullarton United church on Monday evening. ■ ’Mi*, and Mrs. Roberts and MisS Laura Hicks spent s’unday at tlfe home of ’ Mr. and ’Mrs. Alf. Hicks, : Usborne. Mr. and Mrs. Griff and children,’ of Goderich, &j)ont Good Friday with, Mrs. Griff’s parents Mr. and Mrs., Rd. Hunter. » Mr. P. Pitts, of M'enford, and Miss Olive Quinton, Wallace Falls, wete holiday visitors with Rev, H. L. V1V-' ian and Mivs, Vivian, Mi*, and Mrs. Griffith and thTCb .■ children, Maurice, Clifford and Harry, of Toronto, spent Easter at the home of Mr. Jas. Handfotd. Miss Katherine Woods and Miss Anne Forte, iCf London, spent the Easter holidays with the former’s parents Mr. and Mrs. T. S, woods, t W. W. TAMAN PHONE 81w EXETER, ONT. W. R. Goulding A. T. C. M. ”<» Organist and Choirmaster James St. United Church ’ Instruction In Piano Vocal Organ Theory > Supervisor of Music in Schools Studio, Main St. Box 57, Phone 192 EXETER, ONT DORQTHY E» GRASSICK A. L. C. M. (Honor Graduate) London, England Instruction In Piano, Violin, Harmony, Theory Studio N. Albert Street. Box IGO EXETER, ONTARIO Hogarth Hatchery WE HAVE A CONTEST ON THIS YEAR— $15.00 first prize; $10.00 second prize; one hundred of Purity Flour third prize .Ask for information and entry form when you buy feed or chicks We have for sale in baby chicks: Barred Rocks,, White Wyandottes, Minorcas, White Leghorns, Jersey Black Giants* Place your order in advance if you do not want to be disapr pointed. We are sold out till March 30. April orders are coming in fast Custom hatching 4c. per egg. Phone us and Reserve spade if you desire same. Pioneer Chick Mash (starter) $3.25. Chick Feed $2.50; Cocl Liver Oil $1.25 per gallen; Oyster Shell $1.35 per cwt.^ Grit $1.25 per cwt.; Semi-Solid Buttermilk; Buttermilk Pow­ der; Alfalfa Meal; Bone Meal; Charcoal atid Lay Mash.