HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1931-11-26, Page 1ESTABLISHED 1873 s EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 26th, 1931 FIFTY-FIFTH YE.
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Ladies’, Misses’ & Children’s Winter Coats
Reduced In Price
Owing to the mild weather we have reduced the prices of
our coats much earlier than usual. We still have a large range
to choose from at real bargain prices. One rack of Ladies’
Coats as low as $9.85 each.
«WE -SELL THE BEST FOR LESS”
Sliced Pineapple
Per tin 11c.
SUPERIOR CHAIX STORE
SPECIAL PRICES FOR THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY
SPECIAL-LADIES’ AND MEN’S BATH ROBES ON SALE
'AT $2.95 EACH
Boys’ Pullover Sweaters on Sale
BOYS’ EXTRA FINE QUALITY PULLOVER SWEATERS—Sizes 28 tq
34. Values up to $2.75 each on sale to clear at only $1.59 each.
LOT NO. 3, BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ PULLOVERS AND COAT SWEATERS e
—Values up to $2.00; sizes 28 to 34 on sale at $1.25 each.
BOYS’ KNITTED SUITS—Sizes 3 to 6 years regular price $1.50; to clear
at only 98c. each.
40 oz. jar 35c
Fray Bentos Corned Beef l’s ...... 17c.
Package Figs 8 oz. package ............. IQc
Lyle’s Golden Syrup, 2 lb. size .... 29c.
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FOWLER
—Easier to operate.
•More efficient and economical to use.
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Complete Showing of Christmas Merchandise
Our stock of merchandise for the Christmas season is now on
display. We will be glad to have you come and look over these lines. Any
goods selected will be set aside until wanted.
SALE OF OVERCOATS
Men’s $13.50 — $15.00 — Navys at $19.00
Boys’ $3.75 -- $5.75 - $10.00
WE ARE BUSY WITH OVERCOATS BECAUSE THE ABOVE PRICES
ARE AS LOW AS GOOD OVERCOATS CAN BE BOUGHT. COME
IN AND SEE FOR YOURSELF.
Priced at ....... .small 23c.; large 39c.
Vi-tone . :....................1-2 lb. 33c.; 1 lb. 53c.
Clark’s Spaghetti, .large tin............ . 10c.
Many Flowers Toilet Soap . . 4 cakes 25c.
Lux Toilet Soap
Very Special Value
3 cakes for 19c.
Maxwell House
Coffee
Per 1 lb. tin 43c.
Tiger Catsup
26 oz. bottle, large
15c.
Sheriff’s Good Morning Marmalade Pineapple Marmalade
-Requires less care than any range oil Burner ever
devised.
'—Cylinders in one unit.
—Groveless base.
k
-—Large oil container with metal stand.
See these new features before you buy.
TRAQUAIR &-LINDENFIELD
Phone your hardware necessities to 27
One of the old landmarks of town
'.Bias been torn down, it being the
-cupola that has adorned the Opera
House block for many years. The
wind and weather of many seasons
jhad their effect upon it and it was
Janet repair and so has been remov-
•edh
CLOSING EXPRESS OFFICE
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HIOM 32
HURONIA MALE CHORUS
of South Huron, will provide a
MUSICAL PROGRAM
under the auspices of the
. Centralia Sunday School
— on —
Wednesday, Dec. 2nd
This will be a rare treat to lovers
of music who will no doubt avail
themselves, this opportunity. The
program is of a varied nature con
sisting of instrumental and vocal
numbers, Quartettes, Trios, Duetts,
and Solos. Dr. Ross, of Blyth, a
returned medical missionary from
China, will give a short address.
The program will commence at 8
p.m. sharp
church.
Come and
in the auditorium of the
Admission,
help our Bunday School
work
Adults 25c Children 15c
GOLDEN WEDDING “AT HOME’’
Mr. and Mrs. jonn Ussery will
celebrate the fiftieth anniverary of
their marriage at theii’ home iu
Centralia on Tuesday, Decemb’ex’ 1st
to their
also
and will he “At Home’*
friends fironft 2.30 to '5. p. m.
from 7.30 to 10 p.m.
LEGS BADLY SCALDEDo
Jimmie, the 3-year-old soxx
.FRACTURED .NOSE
Ed. Dearing had the misfortune
•i&r have a bofie in his nose fractur-
•died for ,the second time while play-
■Ltijg rugby at the school on Saturday,
life had his hose -broken several
■jweeks ago while paying the game
.aattd it was just nicely getting set
■^hon it was again fractured.
The Canadian National Express
office which for many years has
been situated on the Main .Street
will be transferred on December 1st
to the 0. N. R. station. Mr. R. W.
Ryder, who Was transferred to Exe
ter about six months ago taking the
place of Mr. N. s. Eaton, has re
ceived notice that he is being trans
ferred to Burlington. The pick-up
and delivery in town will be hand
led the same as at present,
patrons having parcels to send
please phone 4.Gw. Out1 of’ town
patrons will leavo their goods at
the depot for shipment and WJ.11
call there for their inbound parcels.
of
Mr, and Mrs. S. J. V. Cann was sev
erely scalded about the feet and
legs Tuesday afternoon. The little
fellow was alone in the mill where
some apple cider was
for apple butter, The
ihg his screams rushed
that the little fellow
out a plug allowing the hot liquid
to flow over his legs and feet. There
were fifty gallons- of cider iii the
vat
lad
being boiled
family hear-
in and found
had knocked
and all was wasted. The
suffered considerably.
little
Town
Subscription’contest closes Satur
day at 4 ,p.m. One year’s subscription
means 5,000 votes and those votes
may help your favorite candidate to
win. • .
GOES TO HAMILTON
Mr. M. R. Complin, who for nine
years was the popular manager of
the Canadian Bank of Commerce in
Exeter, received word last week of
his transfer from Exeter to the Man-
agex’ in Chief’s department in Ham
ilton his new duties to commence
December the 1st, Mr. Complin has
not been well for some time and fox*
the past six months has been on sick
leave, During most of that time he
getting away
and
His-
to
re-
has been camping,
from the cares of the office
seeking to regain bis health,
many friends will be pleased
know that he is now able to
sume his duties and will congratu
late him on being transferred to
Hamilton. Mr. Complin came to Ex
eter from Toronto nine years ago
last September. During that time he
has been closely .associated with the
business interests of our town and
community and has won a host of
friends. -Since its inception sever
al years ago Mr. Complin has been
the seceretary-Treasurer of the Exe
ter Chamber of Commerce and he
was untiring in his efforts to pro
mote the welfare of the town. Both
Mr. and Mrs. Complin have congen
ial and happy dispositions and their
home has been open for the recep
tion and entertainment of visitors.
Their family of three girls and two
boys, Marjorie, Charlie, Betty, Ger
trude and Fred,are just blossoming
into womanhood and manhood
are populai’ among the younger
The best wishes of many will
low them to their new home.
AUTO ACCIDENT
and
set.
fol
met with an
Lake Road on
of last week
escaped with
Mr. B. S. Phillips,
quto accident on the
Tflxursday; afternoon
but fortunately he
only slight bruises and a shaking
up. Mr. Phillips was returning to
Exeter about 4.3 0 in the afternoon
when a car driven by a M|r. Brown,
who was passing him at the time
cut ixx too quickly striking the front
end of Mr Phillip’s car crowding
him into the ditch. The ditch was
several feet deep at the spot owing
;to the grading of the road. The
’fropt of the car dropped and the
back end of the coupe struck a hy-
.dto pole completely wrecking the
top., Mr. Phillips was brought to-
•Xqwn -by 'Mr. -Brown.. In the even-.
ingR sparks were noticed coming
from the hydro wires at the top of
the ■ pole, creating a short circuit.
The lights weut out in Exeter
the repairs were xxxade.
THE DATE MISS KINSMAN
until
The death occurred in Victoria
Hospita), London, on. Friday night
of Miss ‘ Hannah Kinsman, who had
been a public school te-achex* fox1 over
forty years most of them in the Exe
ter school. Miss Kinsxxxan retired
four years ago. Of late she Ixas not
enjoyed good health and fox’ several
weeks has been a patient at Victoria
hospital. _ She was born in Mitchell
being a daughter of the- late Dr.
Henry Kinsman, dentist. As a little
girl she came to Exeter with her par
ents, practically her whole life hav
ing been spent in this community
where she was well known and high
ly esteemed. She is survived by one
brother and one sister, Dr. A. R.
Kinsman, of Londoxx and Mrs. H. N.
Nichlin, of Guelph. Miss Kinsman
was closely associated with Caven
Presbyterian church and the funer
al was held from the church Sun
day afternoon at which there was a
large attendance. The service was
conducted by Rev. Mr. Rhodes, who
paid high tribute- to the splendid
character of the deceased. The pall
bearers were: Jos. Senior, F. W.
Gladman. Jas. Grieve-, J. G. Stan-
bury, G. S. Howard and T. Pryde.
Interment took place in Exetei’
cenxtery. Dr. A. R. Kinsman and
Mr. and Mrs. Nichlin, of Guelph; Dr.
Ted Kinsman, of London; Dr. Mar
garet Kinsman, of Sarnia; Mr. and
Mrs. Docking, Mitchell and Miss S.
Gregory, Stratford, attended the
funeral.
THE LATE RICHARD QUINTON
Mr. Richard Quinton, for many
years a resident of Usborne Town
ship, passed away in Exeter on Tues
day at tlxe ripe old age of 86 years.
The deceased has not been well for
a number of years and has been
gradually growing weaker. About
fifteen years ago he moved to Ex
eter from Centralia,
brother,
together
Usborne
him in
born in
country when quite young,
nevex* married and was tlxe last
family of three sons and one daugh
ter. During lxis illness he has been
faithfully cared fox* by his iieices,
Mrs. Fred Ellerington and Miss
Margaret Quinton. The funeral
on Thursday afternoon Will be held
privately from the home with inter
ment in the Exeter cemetery. The
deceased was a faithful member of
the Trivitt Memorial church, and the
service will be condupted by the
Rector, Rev. El L. Vivian.»
He and his
the late William Quinton,
owned 800 acres of land in
Tp. The lattex* predeceased
1915. The deceased
Ireland and came to
He
was
this
was
of a
Big Subscription Contest
On Saturday at 4 p.m. SI
Only Three More Pays Left
Contest Judges Will Count This Week’s. Vote? ai
Prizes, AU Contestants Active This We
It is now only a very short time before the final 4
of the Exeter Times-Ad-vocate Great Prize Contest, b|
have the candidates and their friends been so exe'ited a
ed in vote and subscription getting for Huron Couni
weekly newspaper, and the work done during the rem
may be the deciding factor as to just how the valuable
foe awarded. It is entirely up to the candidates and t|
this week. All subscriptions and votes secured dating
Saturday morning November 21st and up to the clos
p.m. this coming Saturday, everything secured during
will be put in -sealed envelopes by the candidates and pli
the judges* table in the office of the Exeter Times-Ai
the , final count. This means that only the contestant^
how many votes they have at the closing hour of the
p.m., Saturday November, 2Sth, Subscribers wishing tq
favorite candidate must lend their support this week,
too late after the envelopes have been handed over to
for the final count. We would ask- special considerate
candidates on the part of those who have not yet respond
solicitation in order that on Saturday there may be no n
help your favorite this Week as the race is close and
scription may be the deciding one. ' «
TIMES-ADVOCATE CONTEST CLOSES THIS
DAY AT 4 P.M. HELP YOUR FAVORITE TH]
STANDING OF THE CANDIDATES WITH VOT
TO FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20th.
ALICE HOFFMAN, Dashwood .................
LEE WILSON, Exeter ..............................
WALTER HARNESS, Exeter................
FRED BOWDEN, Centralia ........................
WILLIAM MOTZ, Crediton ........................
FRANK GOLLINGS, Farquhar ..................
GEORGE DAVIS, Winchelsea ....................
LEILA MOLLARD, Shipka ....................
MISS
MRS.
MRS.
MRS.
MRS.
MRS.
MRS.
MISS
MRS. HARRY FORD, Elimville . .
MISS RETA GLAVEN; Clandeboye
MISS AGNES FAIRBAIRN, Kippen
The, following men have consented to act as conte
along with R. L. Wiiffiam-s: • R. N. Creech, P. Coa
Ulric Snell
VERY LOW
Mrs. Nelson ..Kestle,
critically ill at her home with very
slight hopes for her recovery. She
suffered another stroke on Wednes
day of last week and has been in a
serious condition. Her daughter,
Miss Gladys, a school teacher
Copper Cliff, is expected home
day (Wednesday.)
PAST MASTERS’ NIGHT
at
to-
; The W. M. S. of the
United Church held the
safy ‘ services; 'b’fr''Sxx'iidaJ
McTavislx was the _prea>|
morning service deliveri
forceful sermon. A qut
sung by Messrs. Silas Sri
Gerald Skinner and Mrs.
and Miss Helen Dignan.
Moorhouse occupied the
James Street United cl
preached a most though'
sermon.
The past masters of Lebanon
Forest Lodge No. 133 A. F. & A. M.
were- royally entertained to a ban
quet at the Central Hotel Monday
evening by past District Deputy
Grand Master1 Rt. W. Br-o. Thomas
Pryde. Twenty past masters sat
down to the table and partook of a
very excellent banquet served by
Mine Host Lowry. The occasion
marked the conclusioix of a very
happy .and successful tenure of of
fice by Bro. Pryde and he took this
way to express- his appreciation to
the officers of the lodge for the in
terest and support that had been
given, him. At the conclusion of
tlxe banquet, the past
sprung a little surprise
Pryde when they presented him with
a beautiful Masonic ring.
T. S. Woods in a few very fitting
remarks made the presentation,
Bro. Pryde was deeply affected
at this manifestation of the breth
ren’s- esteem and affection.
It being past master’s night at
the lodge the brethren adjourned
t-o tlxe iodge room where a further
surprise was in store. V. W. Bro.
W. W. Taman, who has recently
been appointed D.D.G. Steward was
made the recipient of a handsome
regalia, the- emblem of his office.
Rt. W. Bro. Thos. Pryde spoke in fit
ting terms of the splendid service
rendered the lodge and the officers
Cor many years by V. W. Bro. Ta
man, who had foeeix untiring in his
efforts in coaching and stimulating
.the officers to a high degree of pro
ficiency. The presentation of the
regalia was made by D.D.G.M. Rt.
W. Bro. Coles, Of Hensail. Bro.
Taman in a very feeling manner ex
pressed h.is sincere appreciation.
Following the presentation the
Master Bi’O. H.O. SOUthcott and the
regular officers of the lodge vacat
ed theii1 chairs fox1 the past mas
ters who exemplified
the third degree. W.
Fisher acted as the W<
T. S. Woods as Si\ W.
J. Beer as Jr. W.; W»
Frayne as 1S1\ D.; W.
Rowe as Jr. D.; W» Bro. IL G. Sel
don ns I. G.; W. Bro. F. Kerr as &
S. and W. Bro. N. J. Dore as Jr. 8.
W. Bro. J. M. SOUthcott nsslted the
Master, there was a good turn-out
for the occasion the lodge-room be
ing filled. -Following the business
of the evening light refresmente
wore served.
Leavitt’s Th
THURSDAY, FRIDAY,
November 26th, 27tli
Cohens & E
In Afric
with the populax-
GEORGE SIDNEY' & I
MURRAY
masters
on Bro.
W. Bro.
the '
Bro.
M.;
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Bro.
Bro.
work of
Thomas
W. Bro.
Bro. W,
William
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Prices 15 and 2
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November 30tli, Dec. is
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cast.
A smashing expose ol
of the race track. Fan
Kentucky derby winners
ing Blood.’’
Comedy and Car
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