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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1932-11-24, Page 1ESTABLISHED 1873 h EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 24th, 1U32 roTT’Wm YEAR, NO, 2730 * / i Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls’ WINTER COATS EXETER COUNCIL Monday, November 21, 1932 1 A regular meeting of the Muni- byterian church cipal Council was held iii’the Town ( 71st anniversary on Sunday REDUCED IN PRICES We want every coat to be cleared out in a hurry to make room for Christmas goods so are sharply reducing prices. Come and get a good coat* at the price of cheap ones. Ladies’ coats are as low as $6.95 each. 2 ONLY: Ladies’ fur muskrat coats at real bargain prices. SPECIAL—LADIES’ CHAMOISETTE GLOVES ON SALE AT 39c. PAIR $10., $15. Mens’ and Students’ Overcoats $17. $20. NEW GUARD MODELS—DARK GREYS OR BLUES AT $15 TO $17 GREY BARRYMORES REGULAR $30, GREY SHADES, SIZES 38, 40 AND 42 ONLY, WHILE THEY LAST AT $15.00 EACH EXTRA—ONE LOT MEN’S GOOD WINTER OVERCOATS AT $10 TO $13 EACH Boys’ Overcoats at $3.98 and up SEE OUR LOW PRICED OVERCOATS FOR BOYS, JUVENILE SIZES AT $3.98—BOYS’ AT $5.00 TO $7.95—BIG BOYS’ UP TO $12.00 Rubbers - Overshoes - Rubber Boots KEEP YOUR FEET WARM AND DRY—OUR STOCK IS COMPLETE IN OVERSHOES RUBBER BOOTS, HIGH LACED* RUBBERS, HEAVY SOCKS, LEATHER COATS AND CAPS, LEATHER LEGGINGS, ETC. Dall. Councillors all present. The Beeve was absent through illness, I The Clerk asked for an appoint- meat as chairman and on motion of Ross and Bierling Councillor Grieve Was selected. Carries. The minutes of the meeting held on November 7th were read and ap­ proved. 'The Clerk read a request |rom Mr, Wm. Fisher max ne would like three trees surrounding property cut down, The will investigate. The Auditors’ -report for was read and the same was accepted on motion of Roweliffe and Bierling, Carried A By-law calling for a public meeting for the purpose of making and receiving nominations for Reeve Councillors, one member of the Util­ ities Commission and the members of. the Board of and considered the seal of the added thereto. The following and ordered paid: Jones & May, supplies, charity, Mrs. Fred Simth $.3.81; Fred Kerr, tile $37,87; Grigg Stationery Co., books, Library acct. $5 6.23; Harry- T. Rowe, coke, charity Samuel King $10.70; Harry Smith, labor $.12.5>0r; E. J. Coombes, labor $10.62; John Northcott, labor $10.88; Ruben McInnis, labor.$8.25; W. Vale, labor $8.62; Wm. Johns, team labor and snow plowing $8.00; Charles Little snowplowing $4.50; Wm. Hunter, labor $2.25. Cemetery accounts—'Fred Kerr, brick and lumber $161.12; William Smith, labor $4.80. Passed on motion of Bierling ana Roweliffe. Carried. Adjournment by Roas. Jos. Senior, his pro­ Council October Education, was read and finally passed, corporation to be accounts were read THE LATE MISS ELLIOTT Clerk SUPERIOR CHAIN STORE Rinso, large size package . . . per pkg. 19c. Sunlight Soap .......................... 10 bars 46c. Salada Tea................1-2 lb. 23c.; 1 lb. 45c. Cooking Figs . ............... 2 lbs, 15c. Black Tea in bulk......................per lb. 29c. 4 National Pea Soup, large tin ................10c. < Home Rendered Lard, per lb. ........ 10c. < Old Dutch Cleanser . .4 . . per tin 10c. OUR CHRISTMAS GROCERIES—For your Christriias baking, are now ready—finest of new fruits?-nuts and peel, carefully handled, at lowest prices. < Phone 32 .. .Seasonable CHRISTMAS RELIEF FUND The death took" place in Exeter on Saturday morning of Miss Edith Elliott an aged aiid esteemed resi­ dent of this community who passed away in her 79 th year. The deceas­ ed has been in poor health for some time. She was born in England and in the early years of her life came to Canada with her parents the late ■Benjamin V. - and Mrs. Elliott. ■ She •is survived by one sister Miss Annie of town, and four brothers Herbert, of Yorkton; John and Ernest, Exeter and Frederick, bury. The funeral was Monday afternoon Rev. E. L: Vivian. ers' were: Samuel Sweet, Saxon Fit- ton, W. J. Carling,, I. R. Carling, W. H. Dearing and Wm. Winer. Inter­ Comber, -spent a couple of days last tery. of of Hailey- held on conducted by The pall bear- OBSERVE 71st ANNIVERSARY ‘ Thd cehgi-egatioh of Cayen Pres- celebrated their ~ ' / and large congregations were present both morning' and evening. The special preacher for the day was Rev. D, J, Lane, B-A., ui Goderich. Moderator of the Presbytery of Hu­ ron, who delivered two yery inspir­ ing sermons. In the morning the Main St. United .church withdrew their services- and the inembers of the congregation joined in worship with Caven congregation, In the evening the Trivitt Memorial church Exeter and Carmel „ Presbyterian church, Hensail, both withdrew t^eir services. At this service Rdv. •Mr, Young, of Hensail, assisted Mr. Lane with the services. Special; music was provided by the choir un- < Headquarters for car-heaters, tire der the leadership of Miss Lena] chains and anti-freeze.—Sandy 01- Coates. In the morning the soloist? 'Hot, Exeter, were Mrs. William Sillery and Ray­ mond pryde and in the evening solo parts were taken by Miss Kathleen Strang, Grafton Cochrane, J,ay- mond Pryde and Jas. Francis. At the morning service the speak­ er’s theme was a retrospect with reasons for jpy and thanksgiving for the blessings we have enjoyed. His evening theme was the outlook for the future basing his remarks on a passage in the 9th chapter of Daniel; .“The street shall be built again and the wall even in troub­ lous times.” Through prophecy, the life of Christ and the history of men we ledrn that the kingdom of God is built even in troublous times Amid the din and confusion through which we are passing the things which are actually happening are hidden from us. The present so­ cial and industrial unrest is felt to a greater degree in the larger (Cen­ tres. There is restlessness, griev­ ances and discontent. At times it is difficult to accept what great institutions are ’doing in the name of service. It is difficult to see the outcome of the troublesome times but the speaker believes that a more stable, social condition is .coming. The form may' be difficult to see. The law -of God is that we make progress. First comes the thunder­ storms and then the clear air. There is .no reform that we enjoy today, but was born out of agitation and confusion. The stress and turmoil has brought general unsettlement of 'religious bejlief. Within the past thirty years has. come a vast inrush of knowledge to the ordinary man and many souls are troubled. The speaker’s father, wbo, • died about thirty‘years ago, had never (Continued on page four) ACT NOW AND SAVE There is only one week left in which to secure the Times-Advocate and London papers at the re* duced rates. The. special? rates were for November only, Times-Advocate $1.50, a saving of 50 cents* Lon­ don papers and Times- Advocate $5.45, a saving of $1.55, Announcement! Commencing Wednesday, Novem­ ber 2 3rd the price of our bread will be 6c. a loaf delivered, 5 cents a loaf at our store. The drop in price does not mean a drop in quality. At the new prices you will receive ex­ actly the same quality of loaf that Grant’s Bread is noted for. Do- not forget that every purchase of bread at our store entitles the purchaser to a lucky ticket for each loaf bought. Three prizes will be given to- holders of lucky tickets. Inquire at the store as to contest. Grant's Bakery on Friday, Nov. 25th By Local Request GEORGE HARVEY and his , Capitolian Dance Band Will play in Exeter Opera House Dancing 9 to 1 a.m. Admission: Gents 50c Ladies 25c x SNOW SHOVELS ........................... CATTLE CHAINS . ‘...................... CATTLE AND CURRY COMBS . HANDLED AXES .................... CROSS CUT’ SAWS ........................ AXE HANDLES ............................... GALVANIVED WATER PAILS . LANTERNS ...................................... CHAFF BASKETS............................ STABLE BROOMS ......................... GRANITE ROASTERS ......... CREAM AND GREEN GRANITE ROLLS RAZORS.............................. . . . 60 to 75c. each . . 30 to 50c. each ...........20 to 35c. . .. $1.40 to $2.50 ................$4.50 each .........25 to 65c. . . . 25 to 85c. each ........... $1.35 each ............. $2.25..each .... 85c. to $1.15 ..... 85c. to $2.25 . . . . Special Prices ................$6.95 each Th© Exeter Chamber of Commerce are again sponsoring a Relief Fund for the needy in Exeter. For several years the Exeter Chamber of Com­ merce have sponsored a Christmas Cheer Fund which was used prin­ cipality kiddies season, than a kiddies for spreading cheer to the of Eketer at the Chrismas This year the fund is more Christmas cheer fund. The will be remembered at Christmas the same as they have been but the money will be for needy purposes throughout the winter. HIBBERT CHILD DIES IN­ SEAFORTH HOSPITAL FROM BURNS HOT FOWL SUPPER n Caven Presbyterian Church Everready Battery, Hot Shots & B Batteries reduced in price New Lower prices on C.C.M. Skates & Skate & Shoe Outfits Badminton Racquets and Supplies. Special prices to anyone interested New Stock of Pocket Cutlery at great reduced prices Alutainum Ware all down in price used and ’used The need this year is greater than ever and in addition to cash subscriptions' do­ nations of food and clothing will be gladly accepted. Donations may be «be left at .the .Claii^ian Bank of Commerce or at the Times-Advocate The following donations are ack­ nowledged: z Exeter Chamber of Commerce $50.00; Dr. G. S. Atkinson $1.00; Geo'"Lawson $1.00; Dr. Dunlop $1; D; j. H. Browning $1.00; M. W Pfaff $1.00; B. W. F. Beavers $1.00 T. O. Southc-ott $1.00; R. H. Sayers $1.00; J. M. Southcott $1.00; total $59.00. TRAQUA1R & LINDENFIELD WHITE GIFT SUNDAY AT CAVEN three candidates for BOYS’ PARLIAMENT Voting for the 12th annual Boy’s Parliament Which will be held in Toronto, during the Christmas week will take place in South Huron on Saturday next, candidates for Next Sunday morning Caven4 Presbyterian Sunday School will hold-their annual White Gift Service when the children will bring pres- There .are three ................ the honor. Gerald Godbolt, of Centralia; Howard Hyde Kippen and Frank Strange, Of Exe­ ter. The voting in Exeter will take place in the. Public Library on Sat­ urday next from 9 a.ni. to 6 p.m. and all boys between the ages of 12 and 21 years are eligible to vote. The returning officer is Rev, J. W. Down, of town. On Sunday after­ noon last Mr. Godbolf visited the Sunday Schools of town and made an excellent plea for* support. Mr. Strange also addressed a nuinbor of gatherings in this district. I ____„ i.-_. MISSION CIRCLE VISIT CLINTON ( ents wrapped in white paper and Wesley Willis Mission Circle of Clinton, entertained the Main Street Mission Circle ion Thursday last. The Clinton girfe served a bountiful slipper while the visiting girls pro­ vided the program. ,A very time whs spent. they will be dedicated to the en­ couragement of the Spirit of Giv­ ing. The gifts are to be sent to Dr. Margaret Strang to be distributed by her at Christmas. Her little body .terribly burned as the result of a peculiar accident in a. Hibbert township home, five-year- old Frances Barrie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Barrie, succumb­ ed in the Sicott Memorial Hospital at Seaforth about five o’clock on Monday afternoon. 1 In a valiant attempt to save her- little daughter, Mrs. Barrie receiv­ ed nasty burns to her hands, when trying to extinguish the flames which had enveloped the girl when first discovered in the kitchen of the farmhouse early Monady after­ noon. Mrs. Barrie explains that she left Frances alone in the kitchen and had been in another section of the house only a few minutes when she returned to make the horrible dis­ covery . The child’s clothing had caught on fire and the flames had already enveloped her little body. Mrs. Barrie tried in vain to flames out and by the time had received severe burns arms. Mrs. Bari’ie is unable to how the accident might have oc­ curred, unless the child had some paper which fire. There in reach of mother. Dr. F. J. was immediately called and owing to the seriousness of the burns, rushed the child to the -Scott Mem­ orial Hospital, where the young lite ebbed out late in the afternoon. Wednesday, November 30th SUPPER SERVED FROM 5:30 TO 8 O’CLOCK, P.M. FOLLOWED BY A “St. Andrew’s Day” Concert Assisting are the following Artists: Rev. W. and Mrs. Young Hensail; Mr. & Mrs. Percy King, London; Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Forbes, Lodon; Mr. David Gordon, Miss Marion Woods, Miss Blanche Senior, Miss Kathleen Strang ADMISSION 50c. and 25c. enjoy- TO ORGANIZE BROTHERHOOD get she on the did her explain might have caught on were no matches with her, according to the Burrows, of Seaforth ladies gathef- Powell BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION A jolly party ■ of sixteen from the Women’s Institute ed to do honor to Mrs. J. W. on the anniversary of her birthday last iSalurday evening. After a very pleasant evening spent, during which a dainty lunch, provided by the ladies was partaken of. The gathering broko up about midnight With gOiOd wishes for many happy returns of the day to- their gracious hostess. A Men’s banquet will be held the James Street United church Tuesday, November 29th. special speaker for this occasion Will be Rev. w. E. Donnelly, of Brock- ville, a former pastor who is held in warm esteem by many friends here. At this meeting it is propos­ ed to organize a brotherhood with meetings to be held once a month The Women’s Association of the church will cater for the banquet. ill on The Married on Wednesday Mr. Robert A. Crawford, who for the past three years has been con­ nected with the rural hydro depart­ ment of Exeter1 was united in mar­ riage on Wednesday of this week] with Miss Alma Millhousen, of Han-( over. On their return to Exeter Mr.j and Mrs. Crawford will make their; home on Andrew Street in the resi-| donee vacated recently by Mt. ®. O. j Harness, Mr. Rdy Fletcher who has seriously ill is considerably proved.■ri Benefit Concert — IN Opera House, Exeter Wed., Dec. 7t AT 8.15 O’CLOCK P.M. UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE The Exeter Relief Committee a THE HURONIA MALE CHORUS UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF MR. W. R* GOULDING, A.T.C.M, ARE CONTRIBUTING THE PROGRAM FREE THE HEARTY CO-OPERATION OF EVERY CITIZEN IS ASKED AS SUPPLIES ARE URGENTLY NEEDED FOR LOCAL USE ADMISSION: ADULTS 25c.; CHILDREN ISc* Reserved Seats 35c. Plan at Howey’s Drug Store MRS. (DR.) J. H. BROWNING, Chairman lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllffl IR