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EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 14th, 1935 SIXTY-SECOND YEAR
| Ladies’, Misses’ & Children’s Spring Coats I
EXETER COUNCIL
A regular meeting of the Municip
al Council was held, absent, Coun-
New Styles New Materials Low Prices
We now have a complete showing of the new coat styles. We have a very
large stock to choose from in half sizes as well as regular sizes, also extra
large styles.
Girls’ Coats 2 to 14 years at very low prices
Spring Coating, 54 inches wide, nice quality cloth at $1.50 yd
Martha Washington Dresses
We have the new styles in this well-known brand of dresses, both for house and street
wear. We will be glad to show you these smart styles.
Speci.al Monarch Knitting Yarn 10c a ball
This Monarch knitting yarn at 10c a ball is a real bargain. We have a large range
of colors. Very popular for Sweaters, Etc.
Linoleums, Congoleums, Rugs Etc.
Let us show you the new linoleum and congoleum rUgs, draperies, curtain nets, win
dow blinds, etc., for the coming season. We can save you money on these lines.
Special Clearing Sale of Axminster & Wilton Rugs at big reductions
Smyrna Reversible Mats, beautiful quality on sale at $3.95 each
Wallpapers!Wallpapers!
Now is the time to brighten up your house with new wall papers. We have a large
selection suitable for any room and all papers from a roll ujp are Sunworthy.
Come in and see our assortment of plain and pattern papers.
Men's Suits and Spring Coats
The new Suits and Topcoats for Spring are here. We will be pleased to show you
our selection which are all medium in price.
Superior Chain Store Specials for Thursday, Friday, Saturday
CHIPSO, large.........................per pkg. 16c.
GARDEN PATCH PEAS .... 2 tins 25c
ORANGE MARMALADE 32 oz. jars 23c.
OAT PUFFS, the new cereal, per pkg. 10c
MACARONI, per lb................................. 5c
Raspberry & Strawberry Jam/32 oz. 31c** €
Manyflowers Toilet Soap, 4 cakes for 19c «
Corn Syrup, Crown or Beehive 17c, 35c, 68c &
OVALTINE......................38c, 58c, and 98c £
Royal York Coffee, with 2 oz pkg tea 39c JF
Phone 32
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Jones & May Phene 32
POULTRY and STOCK FEEDS BINGO
$2.95Pioneer Chick Starter
Royal Purple Starter $3.25
Surgain Starter ....
Pioneer Grow Mash
R. P. Stock Food 15c. . a lb.
R. P. Poultry Specific 15c lb.
R. P. Hog Tonic . . . .25c. lb.
Surgain Hog Concentrate
................................... $2.,75
Sutgain Hog Mineral $2.90
Surgain Cattle Mineral $3.25
C.I.L. Cattle Mineral $3.00
Nicotine Sulphate . . 10c oz.
Cooper’s Warble Fly .80c lb.
Cooper Dri Kill ... .2 lb. 75c
$2.90'
.$2.50
Chick Fountains 40c to $2.25
Chick Feeders . 35c. to $1.75
No. 12 Galv. Pails . . 20c. ea.
No. 14 Galv. Pails . .25c. ea.
Sq. Galv. Tubes . . . $1.15 ea.
Royal Purple Concentrate for
Hens
Royal Purple. Concentrate for
Chicks
Oyster Shells .... $1.25 cwt.
Chick Charcoal . . 35c. sack
Chick Gut $1.25 cwt.
Creolin Powder 1,1b. can. 35c
Creolin Disinfectant 4 oz. 25
Creolin Disinfectant 8 oz. 40
Creolin Disinfectant 16 oz 75
THURSDAY, MARCH 14 th,
Canadian Legion Rooms
at 8.30, Admission 2'5c.
15 Big Prizes
Door Prize
OYSTER SUPPER
The W. M. .S. of Centralia United
Church will serve an Oyster .Supper
on THURSDAY, MARCH 31, com
mencing at 5.30, followed by a good
program. Admission 35 and 20e,
BEAUTIFY FOR THE HOME
COMING
Watch for our Lowe Brothers Special- for Exeter
Old Boys’ Week
Lowe Brothers Nepto-lac Enamels, 26 colors to choose from
Lowe Brother^ Mello-Gloss, 13 colors to choose from
Lowe Brothers High Standard Paints 21 colors to choose from
Traquair’s Hardware
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Mrs. Frederick tSliarp, of Shipka,
has purchased from Mr. J. W. Hern
the brick cottage on William St., oc
cupied by Mr. Bruce Rivers.. Mrs.
• Sharp will move to Exeter the early
part of May. We will welcome her
to our community.
SILVER WEDDING
DOWN TO ROCK
•The well drillers who are sinking
a twelve inch hole on the bank of
the river near the dam with the
hope of securing a sufficient supply
of pure water for Exeter’s water
works system have passed through the clay and an Tuesday struck the
rock at a depth of about 100 feet. They experienced some difficulty,
during the past weux and have been working only day shifts. They ex
pect to again add a night shift and
speed up the work.
On Tuesday, March 12tli, Mr. and
Mrs. Percy Webber, Andrew St. cele
brated their 25th wedding anniver
sary. The bridal party of 25 years
ago Was entertained to six o’clock
dinner. The dining-room was dec
orated with silver and pink and the
table was centred with a three-storey
wedding cake. In the evening about
35 relatives and friends were enter
tained. The evening was spent in
music, reading and stunts. During the evening Mr. and Mrs, Webber
were .presented with a silver tea ser
vice and tray, the address being read
by Mr, Ernest Willard and the pres
entation made by Mr. Alvin Essery.
Mr, Webber made a very suitable re
ply. Lunch was served at the close
by the host and hostess.
Now is the time to prepare for the
planting of lots of flowers for the
Reunion in July. We want every
lawn and garden in. Exeter and dis
trict to say a big welcome to the
Old Boys and .Girls in lovely flowers.
Plant plenty of them, so you can
give your guests a button-hole every
morning and have a centre-piece at
every meal. Exeter Horticultural
Society is offering the best premium
list ever presented. You can make
two- selections .for Spring as well as-
one for Fall and the membership
fee has not been increased. It is
only $H. Besides the triple premium
members can get anything else at
wholesale prices and will be eligible
for the prizes both at the Reunion
and at the Flower Show. Mr. J. W.
Powell is in charge of the canvas or
the form published in the Times-
Advocate may be used.
FARMERS’ MEETING
An interesting meeting was held in!
. . m, ■ - . the Town Tall, Saturday evening at‘cillai: Roulston. The minutes of the which Mr. R. J. Scott, of Belgrave,
meeting held on February 25th were president of the United Farmers Co
read and adopted on motion of Coun- Operative Ltd., explained the Farm-
cillors Morley and Rivers. Carried. ers’ Creditors Arrangement Act and
Circulars were laid on the table, pointing out the condition into which
A letter was read from the office of'farming had fallen due to unbalanc-
the Ontario Unemployment Relief Ad spread between what the farmer
Board regarding statement for the .had to sell and necessities that he
month of November stating that had to purchase, and various world
same had been passed for payment, i conditions over which they had no
Filed. control. -
cillors Morley and Rivers. Carried.
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Filed. _______A letter with a request from the! been enacted to rotain’ t'he
Secretary-Treasurer of the Library; • •
Board submitting an estimate from i
the Board of nine hundred and fifty!
dollars ($950) for the year, payable
quarterly and that the sum -of two
hundred dollars would only be re
quired for the second quarter. The
request was granted on motion of
Hern and Morley.
Mr. Williams, a representative of the Supertest Petroleum Co., Ltd.,1
was present and asked to secure the
Councill's permission to erect a sign
in front of their station opposite
Ann St., known as the Snell Garage,
the company assuming all liability1.
Granted on motion of Rivers and
Hern.
Per Rivers and Hern that, the
matter :of appointment of the vil
lage assessor • be deferred until the
next regular meeting, and also the
appointment of street cleaner would
be considered at the same meeting.
Carried.
The attention of the council to
the event of the Silver Jubilee of the
coronation of King George was
voiced by the Reeve. This annivers
ary it is hoped will be fittingly ob
served by the citizens of Exeter.
Motion per Rivers and Morley, that
the Reeve procure an estimate of
costs from the Public- Utilities Com-;
mission for a change in the street .
lighting system throughout the busi
ness section of t'ha municipality or
from Huron to Gidley streets, and
report. Carried.
The auditor’s report for February
was read and accepted on im-otioin of
Hern and Morley. Carried.
The following accounts were read
and ordered paid; The Grigg Station-
ionary Co., books and magazines
$40-65; J. M. Roberts_. County
Treasurer, per Trueman “Brintnell,
Victoria Hospital charges 85c, Robt,
Brooks, Labor R. & B. Relief ac-
< NAIL PENETRATES LIP
Douglas Brintnell, son of Mr, and
Mrs. A. J. Brintnell, while playing
horse with a couple of other lads at
i the ischcol on Tuesday, 'had the mis-
i fortune to fall against a post of the
shed and a rusty nail penetrated the
upper lip, inflicting a nasty wound.
His teacher, Miss pridham, rendered
first aid and later the wound was j dressed by Dr. Dunlop.
The recent laws 'that had FRACTURFS COLI ARRONF
;ted to retain the farmer I
inl Mrs- Wnl* Snell, of Main iSt., south, nf ni.0^n«£i mtei est rates, reduction (jlad the misfortune to fall Sunday
™0rt«agf‘ci some morning fracturing her collarbone, mme to «omp““iof wn™the ?”eU had
er’s income.
The second part of the i
MrS ' c^ir when she took a -dizzy spell
that and fel1 to tbe floor With the aboveth^n^t? vanra result- Her friends will hope for
tic p&st fcitX yesus by the c*o-Oipei&* ther sueeclv recovery tive company regarding fertilizers; er sPeeQY lecovery.
and showing how farmers can save'
up to- $10 a ton by co-operative buy- j FAVTIMr’ RYRTFR ing and home mixing. The committer i v
are getting mfoimation in regard to. atp lvrpTntvTpt who Tnr rpv-
d?shHptSllilWqTnihni3fnn.Sfhlailt eral >’ears lia'S been stationed at Ex-
f01'- auil'oui,ae“i etei’ superintending installations
K?? At and repah;s Bell Telephone
Company tor this district, including
Parkhill, Hensail, etc., has receiv
ed word that he is being transferred
back to London and for a time will,
continue his present duties with
headquarters in that city. He ex
pects to leave Exeter the first of
May.
had the misfortune to fall Bunday
'' morning fracturing her collarbone.
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I morning and had fallen on some ice
and hurt her hip- She had gone inmeeting;^ house and was sitting on a
ture at which the “Natural products
marketing Act” will be discussed.
In the afternoon a similar meet
ing was held in Hen sail at
which Mr. Robt. McMillan, Seaforth,
acted as chairman. The hall was
comfortably filled and many ques
tions were ably answered by the
speaker.
DIED IN HOSPITAL
I Mr. Edward Carroll, a resident-of
' Crediton, died Tuesday afternoon in
fit. Joseph’s Hospital, London, at the
age of 72 years. He bad been ill
in the hospital for the .past three
weeks.
WOMEN OBSERVE DAY OF
PRAYER
Exetex* was one link in the chain
of prayer, binding together the
women of the world as they united
xv. M x.. xvunci ‘n services of petition and worship
count $1.40; Louis Kirk, ditto $3.80 |on Friday. A large congregation of
Lloyd Stanlake, ditto $3.90; Russellj women of all denominations observ-
Moore, ditto $4.80; Charles Wag- ed. this service in the Trivitt Mem
horn, ditto. 60c; Wm. Andrew, ditto j orial Parish Hall. The order of ser-
60c; Norman McDonald, ditto 90c;, vice, based -on the international pro
Samuel King, ditto 3 0c;__Ernest Col-[ gram, was prepared by the Inter-
BITTEN BY DOG
Miss Barbara Atkinson, daughter
of Dr. G. S. and Mzs. Atkipson, had
the misfortune to be bitten on the
hand by a dog on Friday last when
she attempted to part two cannjes
engaged in a fight. Miss Atkinson
was down town wit'h her own dog, a
wire-haired terrier, when a fight en
sued between it and an Irish terrier.
The latter grabbed Barbara's
hand. A tooth of the dog went
through the nail of one of t'he fing
ers of the left hand tearing away
the end of the finger. The wound
was dressed by Dr. Fletcher.
A MEN’S SERVICE
The special service in Main St.
Church on 'Sunday evening conduct
ed by the men of the cburch attract
ed a large congregation and proved
to be interesting. Mr. Chais. Pearce
presided; Mr. C. W. Tuckey led in
prayer and Mr. F. J. Wickwire read
the scripture lesson. The addresses
were given by Messrs. James Fran
cis and G. W. Mawson. -The address
es dealt with the attitude of the
Christian towards the Church ana
also to those outside. A male chor
us led the service of song and gave
three selections. Mr. Gdrdon Koc'h
60c; 1 . . .Samuel King, ditto 30c; Ernest Col- „ , ... ___Jingwcod, ditto $2,10. Wm. Hatter,| Board Committee of the' W. M.*S"of
Direct Relief account as passed by Canada. The service in the after-
00,011 was P'resided over by Mrs. O.S7 ?a.t.n s’isd.3fi:'i Winer with the theme “Bear Ye
1 One Another’s Burdens.” Impres-
- sive prayers were offered by the
various church groups. This pro
gram which had its first interpreta
tion in New Zealand and the Fiji
Islands, was used in 50 different
languages and vernaculars through-. presided at the organ.
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$7.76? Jones & May, ditto $13.3-6;
Harvey Bros., ditto $20.ef); Hugh
Gould, ditto $749; H, Bierling, ditto
$13.80; H.. C. Rivers, ditto $5.28;
iSouthcott Bros., ditto. $12.07; 'C.
Tanton, ditto $3.28; Frank Coates
ditto $9.74; Roland Motz, ditto
$6 40; H. T. Rowe, ditto $28.15;
Janies Bowey, ditto $1.25; R. G.
Seldon, ditto $28.00; Wm. Cook, do
$5.32; Wm. E. Middleton, do $3.29;
Dr. J. H. Browning, do $2 8.12;
Browning’s Drug store, do $1.45;
Dr. J. G. Dunlop, do $1.25; W. C.
Pearce, Relief Officer $10.50.
•Passed on motion of Morley and
Rivers. Carried.
Adjournment on motion of Coun
cillor Morley.Jos. Senior, Clerk
out the world, until after 40 hours,
the final service was held in Hawaii.
An address was given by Miss L. M.
Jeckell on the subject “The ^Origin
and Purpose of the World Day of
Prayer” which was very informative
and sincere. A much appreciated
solo was rendered by Mrs. Stainton.
CONTRACTS LET
LARGE ATTENDANCE AT
UNION SERVICE
A union service of all denoniina-
The tenders as advertised in the
Times-Advoeate for the renovation
of Caven Presbyterian church were
opened by the Managers on Satur-
_______ day evening and the contracts with Mrs. Gladman "as accompanist awarded in each case to the lowest
In the evening t'he girls of all the bidder. Mr. Clarence Heywood will
churches held a similar service in have the re-shingling and carpenter the Parish Hall conducted by Misslwork and Mr. E. L. Johnston, will
Amelia Acheson with .girls of the J* 2 “ ””
various organizations leading in
prayer. Misses Helen Dignan and
Violet Gambrill sang an appropriate
duet.
do the interior decorating. The con
tractors will cominience on Monday,
March 18th and it is expected that
the re-opening services can be held
on the first Sunday in Aipril.
tions in Exeter was held in Trivitt, HAMF.fnyiMf' cun ROY5; Memorial Church on .me evening of «V1V1K.-CV1V111NU ULU bUIS
Ash Wednesday in connection with!
the Evangelization of Canadian Life I
Campaign. There was a large at-, „„„. r „„ atendance the church being almost, Tuesdayon business accompanied by
filled for the occasion. A mass choiri Mrs. Elizabeth Gardiner,, y*
of lover fifty voices red the service1^ Usborne and, both^of them
of song.
The Hon. J. G. Gardiner, Premier
of Saskatchewan was in town on
OPERATIONS
Mr. Hector Rowcliffe is in Victoria
Hospital, London, having undergone
u.f sung. -The service was in charge booking forward to the celebration
of the Rector, Rev. M. A. Hunt. The in July. Premier Gardiner says
opening hymn was “Onward Chris- there are over 150 Huron Old Boys
_ ................ ' in Regina alone, the majority of'He and’
an operation for nasal trouble on
He is improving' nicely.
Mr. Hugh Carroll, of Biddulph,
underwent an operation on his neck
at Victoria Hospital, London, Thurs
day last. He is doing wrell.tian-Soldiers.” IT'he 23rd Psalm was . „ . .. ______ _
repeated in unison, followed by the them from around Exeter. He and; Mr. Archie Thomson, son of Mr.
creed. Capt. Ennis, of the Salva- his family intend to motor down and and Mrs. John Thomson, of Centra-
tion Army, led in prayer. This was it is thought that a number of others! Iia.» an employee ci Mr. T. Coates,
followed by the hymn “Dear Lord,!may. do likewise If they do it will* was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital,
and Father of Mankind.” Rev. J W.!be sorae motw cavaiacade. Ex-Prem-jT -------ie1'- aOw Mr- Jasfci^ Martin and his!
hv th? rood FiehV’ brother Dr. Beattie- Martin are also
In the absence1 of Vev Mr. ^rdionj coming from Regina. From Cobourg,
through illness, the second scripture Ont., word has come from Rev. J.
St. Luke 15:1-10 was read B. Rhodes, former minister of Caven
‘ Wood- Church, that ,he and Mrs. Rhodes are
Mac- looking forward to the
Faul at the organ sang the anthem first disappointment of
London, on Monday where lie under
went an operation' for appendicitis.
lesson, .
by Rev. Mr. Woodioofe, of
stock. The choir, with Miss
An account of three presentations
to Miss Mary MacDonald, of Saints-
btiry previous to her wedding has
been held over until next week.
The pupils of Mr. G. S. Howard’s
room of the public school on Thurs
day of last week presented him with
a beautiful bouquet of flowers and a
box of chocolates.
On
week
room
home
tiful piece of china,
evening was spent in games, after
which lunch was served.
event. The- ’
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“Faith of, Our Fathers.’’ Rev. J. H. tee is a letter of regret from Mr. G.
The next a. Jeckell, of Dawson, Yukon, who
hymn was “Breathe on Me Breathe however hopes “You ail have a good of GOd.” Rev. Mr. Woodroofe was - - -...................... - - •the special speaker for the occasion j ~ '
and lie delivered a very inspiring I _______________
and impressive message. He spoke of i
the splendid co-operation between BOWLERS ATTENTION the various denominations and of the;
growing desire of greater unity. His* With spring close at hand it
remarks were based on the tempta- now time that an organization
xa P T/1CJ11C* itt XTT1 Ifl ZSY»n AGtt D Me- ! t P .h-./a J,?* x i-4 w- iA,
ition," power and wealth were offer
ed the. Saviour but instead he chose
the path of humble service. Rev. A.
E. Elliott sang a solo that was much
appreciated “The Ninety and Nine.”
Mr. Hunt spoke of his delight at see
ing the various denominations so
well represented and of the co-oper
ation received from his brother min
isters. The. closing hymn was “The,
Son of God Goes Forth to War.”
Stainton led in prayer.
learn—McDonald
The 'rectory of the ,An'ghcan church
*was the scene of a quiet but very
‘pretty wedding on Thursday when
Lois Kathryn McDonald, youngest
daughter iof Mr. aiid Mrs. Joe Mc
Donald, Exeter North, became the
bride of Mr, Leeland George Learn
also- of Exeter. Rev. Mr. M. A. Hunt
officiated. The happy oouple loft for
Stratford accompanied by tho best
wishes of their many friends and
relatives in and around Exeter.
fYr00HX°A£^nXan'time and 1 sha11 be thinking of you.’
is
.........— ...... -- -- -- - -- .. . — „ ..... be tion of Jesus in/he wilderness. Pos-Iget up if we are to enjoy lawn bowl-
i ing next summer. A meeting is call
ed to meet in the Library Wednesday evening of next week at 7.30.
■Several meetings have been called
but owing to other attractions the
attendance has not warranted the
setting up of an organization, A
great many of our citizens are en-
' thusiastic about the revival of bowl-
dug and it is hoped there will be a
good attendance next Wednesday.
Exeter Amateur Athletic Association
Following the meeting of bowlers
in the Library on Wednesday even
ing next it is proposed at nine p.m.
to discuss the 'organization of an
Exeter Amateur Athletic Association
Wednesday evening of last
the girls in Miss Horton’s
surprised their teacher at her
and presented .her with a beau-
The rest o,f the
NOTICE
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HAND CUT BY SAW
Mr. Wm. Brickwood, of Exeter:
North, had the misfortune to get his
hand caught in a circular saw
Thursday of Jast week' inflicting hjwith the object, of assisting in pro-
T„ viding ways and means for recrea
tional activities for both the* older
and younger people in Exeter. This
organization it is proposed will give
i leadership in baseball, boys and girls
softball, lawn bowling, tennis, bad- —v...... v. ovr-Sminton, horse shoe, golf, hockey,
oral stitches were required to close, high school sports, soccer, etc. All
the wound. [interested: arc urged to bo present.
nasty gash. In attempting to brush:
sawdust away from tho blade his niit
was caught by the saw and a four
inch gash was inflicted in the back
of the hand. Fortunately no ten
dons were cut. Dr. W. E. Weekes
attended the injured man and sev-
Mr. E. Lindenfield, wishes
to announce to the Public
that ,he has moved his
Plufaibing & Tinsmithing to
the stere recently vacated by
Mr. F. L. Grieve, Druggist,
one door north of Jos. Sen
ior’s Studio. A full line of
Hardware, and Paints is be
ing installed.
Your repair work will have
out* prompt attention and
any new work will be ap
preciated.
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