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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1935-06-20, Page 1ESTABLISHED 1873 EXETER, ONT,, THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 20th, 1935 SIXTY-SECOND YEAR This store will be closed Wednesdays at 12 o’clock noon, May 29th to Sept. 11th DR. SCHOLL’S FOOT EXPERT TUESDAY, JULY 2nd Keep this date in mind if you have any foot troubles. If you know of others who are troubled with their feet let them know, as this ser­ vice of a special visit from headquarters is available only once a year Further announcement later. John Bull Work Boots at $2.69 SPECIAL—Better grade Farm Boots for men, made of high grade calf uppers, genuine bend out soles, will not go hard. For better grade, comfortable boots try a pair of these. New Suits for Men Sport Oxfords Get ready for July 1st now by selecting you** new Suit* We have a very fine range of men’s suits, in dark colors, or in light shades for Summer wear, some with plain backs, and others with pleated backs; also black and white, and all white, brown and white, Sport Oxfords from $2.75 to $4.50 a pair. Big “B” Brand Work Shirts Big B Brand Work Shirts are the best values we know of. These are extra full in size and triple stitched at seams. Prices 79c. to $1.00 in various materials* Summer Dresses New Dresses for house and street wear are arriving every few days. We have a large range to choose from and our prices are low. SEE our House-Dresses at 69c. and $1.00 each. We also handle the celebrated Martha Washington brand of Dresses. Splash-proof Silk Hosiery 79c a pr. The very newest in Ladies’ Silk Hosiery. Will not spot with rain. Pitre Thread Silk, full-fashioned* Suftimer weight at 79c. a pair.' A few good styles left at real bargain prices. Get our prices on Linoleums, Rugs, Congoleums, Window Blinds, Etc. Axminster and Wilton Rugs at greatly reduced prices. Silk Crepe Wash Skirts—Cream color are the very latest for summer. Price $2. See our new All Wool Motor Rugs. Superior Chain Store Specials for Thursday, Friday, Saturday Sugar Crisp Corn Flakes .... 4 pkgs. 25c. Golden Wax Beans......................2 tins 19c* Shinola Floor Wax..................1 lb. tin 23c. Cascade Salmon, small 8c. large 2 for 25c. Pitted Dates...................................per lb. 10c. Superior Coffee, a Chase & Sanborn product fresh ground per lb.....................29c* Re-Nu, White Kid Cleaner, per bottle 20c. Nice Juicy Orangcfc..................per doz. 25c. Water Glass for packing eggs . . 2 tins 25c. I Phone 32 Jones & May Phone 32 YOUNG MUSICIAN CALLED BY DEATH GARDEN PARTY ,.. SUMMER NEEDS Climax Bug Killer Arsinate of Lead Arsinate of Lime Paris Green Bourdex Mixture Blue Stone Screen Doors .... $1.89 Screen Windows . 30c. Lawn Mowers . . . $5.75 Sprayers ................ 20c. Coleman Gasoline Stoves Oilstoves and Ovens up up up up CENTRALIA UNITED CHURCH Friday June 28tli, 1935 STRAWBERRY SUPPER SERVED FROM 5:30 to 8 O’CLOCK by PROGRAMME Robt. Gainbx’ill Died at Palmerston In His 26th Year The sudden death of Mr, Robert B. Gambrill, organist and choir lead­ er of the Palmerston United Church and eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Gambrill, of town, took place in the Palmerston Hospital on Thursday of last week, “Bob” as the deceased was familiarly known was in his 26th year and his sudden passing in the prime of life came as a great shock to his relatives and many friends. The deceased was taken ill on the Mon­ day previous and on Tuesday his con­ dition became worse. On Wednes­ day he was removed to the Palmer­ ston hospital and two- specialists were called diagnosing the case as streptococus infection involving the brain. Mr. Gambrill' was born at Pethan, Kent, England, on August 3rd’, 19 09, and came to- Canada as a child. After four years the family moved to Exeter where Bob received his ed­ ucation. He showed splendid music­ al ability and at the age bf 16 years he graduated with his A.L.C.M, He took a special course at the Normal School in Toronto and also the Uni­ versity of Western Ontario, London, from which he graduated as a spec­ ialist supervisor in vocal music. At the early age of 17 Mr. Gam­ brill acceptecl the position as organ­ ist and choir leader of the Elora Un­ ited church which position he held £or five years. In April, 1932, he accepted a similar position with- the Palmerston United church which he Jield at the time of his death. He taught music in several1 of the schools and in addition had a large ■class of pupils. On August 4. 1934, the deceased was united in marriage to Miss Mar­ garet Rogers, of Elora, his bereav­ ed widow. - - - survived by Miss Violet, er Jack, of Deceased was a member of the Mas­ onic Lodge at Elora. The funeral Saturday afternoon from the Palmerston United church was a most impressive service. A large number were present, includ­ ing friends and pupils, who paid lov­ ing tribute to the esteem in which Bob was held. The -organ, over which he had presided, was draped and remained draped for the ser­ vices. on Sunday. Rev. Mr. Wilson the pastor, had charge of the service and assisting him were Rev. Mr. Parks, of Elora and Rev. Mr. Elliott, of the Main St. church’, Exeter. The deceased by his untiring efforts in the interests o>f his choir, his pupils the young people of the church and community, had won for himself a wide circle of friends. He was re­ sponsible for the organization of a junior choir, junior orchestra and several male, ladies and mixed quar­ tettes. One of the male quartettes of which Bob was a member -on the ■previous Sunday sang “Have Thine Own Way Lord.” At the service on Saturday the three remaining mem­ bers with heavy hearts repeated the hymn. The floral offerings were very beautiful and were receiv­ ed from the following: Palmerston United Church, Elora Ufiited Church, Exeter United Church, Palmerston choir, Cotswold choir, Masonic Lodge (Senior orchestra, Junior orchestra Excelsior quartette, Palmerston pu­ pils, former Elora pupilis, Senior Palmerston pupils, Exeter .Creamery staff; Mr. and Mrs. Wes. Lamport London; Jack Harness Exeter and family wreaths. The remains were brought to Exeter for interment in the Exeter cemetery. Among those who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mr. and The with Mr, and Mrs. Gambrill. Besides his widow he is his parents, one sister, at home and one broth- bhe London Free Press. Mrs. Jack Gambrill, of London; Scott and Miss Scott, of Elora. Mrs. Dredge, of Palmerston, latter is spending a few days followed SPLENDID MIXED TRUCK STRIKES COW cow Admission 35c and 20c OLD HOME WEEK NOTES Use KATAKILLA INSECTICIDE Wash for spraying fruit, flowers and vegetables I Conamin Cattle Spray Whiz for House Flies Garden Hoes Garden Shovels Now is the time to have your furnace cleaned and looked over THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL DRY MOP COMPLETE WITH HANDLE 39c. When painting your car ask for Neptolac Heavy Duty, for a good job - The attractive tire covers, adver­ tising the Reunion, are appearing oh the streets. Several have gone to London, Toronto, Timmin sand other points. The most famous traveller will be the one on t>he “little old Ford” which left on .Saturday with Miss Ahnie .Simmons R.N., and her three fellow nurses for the Pacific Coast, Nothing like talcing time by the forelock. Mr. Justice Martin and his ’brother Dr. Beattie Martin, of Re­ gina, have already reserved rooms at the Central Hotel' for Old boys week. The Parade Committee lias pub­ lished a most attractive prize list. It is not two early to start preparations to, compete. On Friday morning last a belonging to Mr. Clinton Sweet, of Usborne, was struck by a motor truck driven by Mr. Albert Duffield for the Swift Canadian Co. The ac­ cident took .place on the .St. Marys road. The cow had one .leg injured while the radiator and one of the fenders of the truck were bent and the headlights broken. KICKED IN FACE Mr. E. Broderick, of town, suffer­ ed a nasty accident on Wednesday afternoon last week when he was ■kicked in the face by his horse which he was unhitching. He suffered a broken nose as well a® other facial injuries. He was taken to. St. iseph’s Hospital, London, where tie remained for a couple of days be­ fore being brought to his home. WORK PROGRESSING Jo- he Traquair’s Hardware Here For tlio Reunion Mrs. Robt. Campbell, and iher son- in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Person, of Ontario, Calif., motored over and are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. John Campbell. They will take in the Uehsall Old Boys Reunion and will also, remain for the Exeter Old Boys reunion, , . At Graduation Mr. W. C. Keddy and Misses Han­ nah and Nettie Keddy were in De­ troit Monday attending the (gradua­ tion exercises of their niece, Miss V. Lois Keddy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, E. N» Keddy, who graduated with her B.A. degree, from the Ann Arbor University. Honored Before Leaving Mrs. Page, -of Thamesville, with Rev. Mr. page, will m-ove to Ex­ eter the lattei* part of this month where Mr, page will succeed Rev. Mr, stainton as pastor of the James St. United church, was recently pre­ sented with a lovely silver flower basket at a joint meeting of the Women’s Association and the Wo­ men’s Missionary Society of Croton United church, who Take advantage of Nyal 35 th Anniversary Sale beginning to­ day at Walker’s Drugstore. The laying of the new sidewalks through the business section of the Main St. was completed the latter part of last week, The hydro work­ men are now laying underground wires to connect the standards for the new lighting system for Main St. The business places on the East side of Main St. have been connected with the hydro lines at the rear of the stores and this work is now going on on the West side of the street. Most of the hydro lines crossing_the street have been -removed, lie Utilities Commission awaiting the arrival of standards. Work will immediately on the fixing strip between the cement ................ the sidewalk. This will he laid with crushed stone and tarvia. The Pub- are new tihe new commence up of the toad and ALDVyORTH—PRYDE A't a beautiful and impressive cere­ mony in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Windsor, at 2 o’clock Satur­ day afternoon, Miss Janet Leslie Pryde, daughter of Mr. and Mbs. John B. Pryde, o£ Lillian Street. Windsor was united in marriage to the Rev. William Edward Aidworth, -of Can- ora, Saskatchewan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Aidworth, -of Exeter The Rev. Dr. H. M. Paulin read the marriage service, assisted hy the Rev. Dr, W. E. Millson, of Bothwell United Church, in a setting of pink peonies and blue delphinium, in tall standards interspersed with palms, and Mr. William Rose, organist -of the church, played the wedding music the choir singing, “The Voice That Breathed O’er Eden,” during the signing of the register. The bride, who was given in mar­ riage by ;her father, wore a beautiful gown of 'white Chantilly lace, fash­ ioned on princess lines, the long sleeves full to the elbows and fitted to the wrists, with tiny satin but­ tons down the back*. Her shoulder- length veil caught to her head in a bonnet, was of the same lace, com­ bined with bridal veiling, rosettes and 'Orange blossoms fastening it to the bonnet, and she carried a colon­ ial bouquet of Killarney roses and lilies of the valley. Her 'only attendant was Miss Lulu F. Morlock, who wore forget-me-not blue chiffon, ■with a white picture ihat and white slippers, and carried a colonial bouquet .of Johanna Hill roses. The groom was supported by Mr. Thomas Pryde, bother of the bride. Mrs. Pryde wore for her daugh­ ter’s wedding an attractive triple sheer gown in navy blue trimmed with pink, and a matching, blue straw hat, the brim of m.ohair. Her corsage was .of Rapture roses. Mss. Aidworth, the bridegroom’s mother was in black crepe, with a black straw hat, and wore Johanna Hill roses. A reception at MacKenzie Inn, on Oulette avenue, followed the cere­ mony. Profusions of (garden flowers, iris, snapdragons and peonies were used, in baskets and vases, and the table where the buffet lunchon was served was laid with a filet and cut­ work cloth, and centred with tihe wedding cake, with garden flowers and tall white tapers also^ lend­ ing their charm. Afterwards, Mr. and' Mrs. Aidworth left for a motor trip to New York, the bride traveling in a Lanvin suit of navy blue satin-backed sheer, with t a pink georgette blouse and pinkl straw hat trimmed with blue. Her slippers and1 accessories were of navy blue, also. On their return, they will take up residence in Canora. ■Out-of-town guests at the wedding included the bridegroom’s parents, < Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Aldworth, Mr. and Mrs. W. 'C. Pearce, Mr. and Mrs. A. Wildfong, Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Geddes, Miss Mary Nortibcott, Mr. Wm. Northcutt and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pryde and their family, all of Exeter; Dr, and Mrs. W. E- Mill- son and Mr. Douglas Millson, of Bothwell; Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Mc­ Clellan and theii* daughter, Shirley Anne, and Mrs. T. N. Northcutt, of Stratford; and Mrs. Jessie Aidworth.', of Minneapolis, Minn. SPLENDID CONCERT The newly organized band gave their first concert in Leavitt’s Theatre on Tuesday evening to. a large and appreciative audience. Reeve Thos. Pryde ocupied the chair and spoke of the splendid progress the band has made since its organ­ ization under the leadership of Mr, T. Walper. The band played thir­ teen selections and these were well received. Tihe Main iSt. Male Quar­ tette sang two selections. A flute solo was played by Harold Elliott and a trombone solo was played by Mr. Walper, with Mr. W. R. Gouldtag as accompanist for both. Miss Annie Simmons, of town, Miss Eva Copeland, Miss Smith and Miss A. Palmer, four nurses from Victoria Hospital in London left on Saturday for a motor trip to the Pacific Coast. They are travelling through the United States. OUR Specials this week-end —Ver nor’s Chocolate Highball- ICE COLD —* at — Grieve’s Sandwich Shoppe “The Place of Better Food” — Smokers’ Supplies — Sunday School ANNIVERSARY Thames Road United Church Sunday, June 23rd Services at 11 a.m. and 7.30 pan. conducted by BEV. ROBT. HICKS, B.A., B.D. of London Children’s Choir at morning service. Mrs. Margaret Fletcher will assist the choir in the evening STRAWBERRY SUPPER TUESDAY, JUNE 25th From 5.30 to 8 o’clock followed by program of local talent Admission 40c. Children 20c. Children of the School Free Win. Mo«die, Supt. STRAWBERRY SUPPER served by the men of the Crediton United Church, on THURSDAY, JUNE 20 th TO-NIGHT from 5.30 to 8 o’clock A play “George in a Jam” will be presented by the Greenway Young People. An Autograph Quilt will be sold. Admission—35c. and 20c. Strawberry Festival — in — James Street Church — ton — Thursday, June 27 under tihe auspices of the W. A- SUPPER SERVED FROM 5:30 to 8 A good progihm will be given* by outside and local talent The Sunday School Orchestra will be in attendance Admission 35c and 26c CORNISH REUNION The second Cornish reunion of the family of John Cornish, Sr., was held at Riverview Park when rela­ tives were present from Exeter, Cen­ tralia, Holmesville, Granton, Wood­ ham, St. Marys, Kirkton and Clin­ ton. After supper the president con­ ducted the election of officers, which •resulted as follows: President, Mrs. . Exeter; secretary- Miss Dorothy Cornish, committee, Clay- Jack El- . - . Cen-The prize for the oldest per- to John Cornish, and to the three Donald McGili Keller, Exeter; Centralia. Those Ed. Pen hade, treasurer, Clinton. Sports ton Cornish, Woodham; ___ liott, Exeter; Delmar Skinner, tralia. _ ....................... son present went Exeter, aged 87, youngest babies: Granton; Shirley Beverley Skinner, ... ____ coming the longest distance were Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Trewartha, Holmesville. ®n il|p (01b Wys aab CBirls Stye Citizens of Exrtrr Sxtfitb tn f mt atiii all unur family ait iitnitatinit in attmb Stye (01b Inys aab (Bills Skmtimt at Exeter, (Dittarm bitrittg all nr yart nf tljc (Olft Sfnme Week. 3htht 2ftl| tn 31st, 1335 INVITATION COMMITTEE Mrs. B'. W, F. Beavers (Roxie Eacrett); Mrs, (Rev.) J, W. Down, (Ada Tom); Mrs. Chas. Dale (Amelia Oke); Mrs, John W. Batson (Mildred Harvey); Miss Laura Jeckell; Mr, Jeseo Elston; Mr. W, Edwin Walker. . Mft Bon, W. F. Beavers, Chairman u . •- OLD pOY$ PUBLICITY COMMITTEE