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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1935-08-01, Page 10 SIXTY-SECOND YEAR Exeter Old Home Week is Huge Success Good-bye. Old Boys and Girls Final Clearing of ADDRESS OF WELCOME 36-Inch Print at 17c a Yard Sale of White Summer Skirts Ladies’ and Misses’ Pique Skirts on sale at 79c. Jones & May tihem had all and com- “The Place of Better Food” —• Smokers’ Supplies — DECORATION DAY AT CEMETERY say zero MISS VOSPER HONORED One of the Most Impressive and Long-to-be-Reuiembered Gather ings was the Assembling of Form er Pupils of Miss Vqsper, at the Exeter School OUR Specials this week-end Cocoanut Macaroons and Mellow Puffs 25c Ib. Grieve’s Sandwich SUMMER DRESSES EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST 1st, 1935 I his store will be closed Wednesdays at 12 o’clock noon, until September 11th. TT has been a great pleasure to have had you with us on this great oc casion. Best wishes to you all for future happiness. This is your opportunsty to buy Summer Dresses at Greatly Reduced Prices. We have many good styles to choose from in Voiles, Crepes, Rayons, for both Misses Ladies, at Real Bargain Prices. Summer Wash Dresses on Sale We have placed on sale hurNSreds of yards of Summer Wash Dress Goods in Pi ques, Voiles, Rayons» Crepes, Etc. in two price groups to clear at 29c. a yard and 39c. a yard. We are continuing for the balance of this week our sale of Prints, fast colors 36 inches wide at 17c. a yard. Ladies’ and Misses’ All Wool English Flannel Skirts, reg. price $2.95 clearing at $2.19 each.----------------T------------ White Shoes Reduced in Price We are clearing out our Summer Shoes Now is your chance to get a new pair at a very low price. SPECIAL—3 dozen pair Men’s Blue Denim Pants, red back on sale at $1.00 a pair. 32 Su We take this opportunity of thanking the people of Exeter and vicinity for the Increased Business in preparing for the Old Boys and Girls Reunion and hope you all enjoyed your selves We are also very glad that so many people enjoyed looking at our antiques in our South Window. Summer Old English Wax, llj. .59c Johnson’s Wax, lb ........ 59c O’Cedar Wax, lb........... 45c Scarf’s Wax, lb.............. 50c Clean Up Johnson’s Gio Coat, qt. 98c Old Eng. No-Rub, qt.... 98c Old Cedar Pal 25c and 50c Lemon Oil.......15c and 25c No Paper Next Week With Civic Holiday coming on Monday and as we are several days behind this week in getting out the Times-Advocate and consequently have not been able to make any. start on next week's paper we have decided not to publish a paper next week. The office will be open for job work and the usual routine of busi ness. For the past six weeks our staff has been working overtime nearly every night and by dropping the .paper for one week will enable us .to catch up with some of other printing. Correspondents advertisers please take note. our and SHIER—GOLLINGS Expressions of Appreciation Heard on Every Side-—Outstanding Programs Draw Large Crowds—Over 1,500 Persons Register —Bands Furnish Music Galore—Little or no Rowdyism. Exeter did itself proud in its Old Buys and Girls Reunion. From the north, east, south and west Old Boys and Girls came trooping home again. The latch string was on the outside and the old hearthstone burned brightly to welcome home the sons and daughters. The response to the invitations to come back home was beyond the expectations of the greatest boosters. The one regret was that there were many) who found it impossible to be present. The offi cers and committees spared neither time nor expense in trying to pro vide a program that would have an appeal to everyone. The words of ap preciation that came from those whose privilege it was to be present shewed that the efforts of the com mittees were not in vain. One per son, who is in a position to know, stated that it was cne of the best, if n:t the best Old Home Week ever held in the province of Ontario. “The best time of my life’’ was the expression that came from many a lip. Old associations have been re newed and new friendships have been formed. In the various items that appeal’ this -week 'we have tried to cover the proceedings as well time and space will permit. The following official address welcome was delivered by Reeve Pyde Monday afternoon in front the grandstand prior to the Strat ford-Hamilton ball game: To all of you!who are visitors within our gates—Greetings! It is a very great privilege to speak to you for a moment on behalf af the citizens of Exeter. This is indeed a epochal event in the history of our town and we have looked forward to your coming for many months and months of preparation and lab or until ncxw we might hour has arrived. The great celebration of fury of Progress as it is nctw in full swing and we 1-2 inch Rope for slings per ft........................ 1 l-2c. % inch hay fork rope, per ft.................................................... 4c Fork tines, each .............. 50c Fork handles, each ....................................................... 35c to 60c Clipper Belt Lace Alligator Lacing and Leather Special 14 inch Dry Mop and Handle.........................39c. each. Nose Guards 25 to 40c. Carborundum Stones 95c. Cup Grease in bulk 15c. Ib. Black Beauty Grease 3 lb 35 Special-14-in. dry mop and handle 39c. Traquair’s Hardyvare Old-Fashioned Dress The old fashioned dress worn by Mrs. R. G. Gillies (Lou Martin) at the street carnival on Wednesday evening was hand made of wool challlc by her grandmother, the late Mrs. William Martin, one of the early settlers in Usborne and worn by her as a girl of sixteen in Corn wall, about ninety-five years ago. It has been kept by her youjager daughter the late Mrs, Paul Madge and worn by her daughters Olive (Mrs. Stewart) and Myirtle (Mrs, Alffed Johns), of .Hamilton, whio loaned it to be worn by a third granddaughter. Ruth Johns, a great granddaughter has also worn the beautiful old drese. 01(1 Photographs a Great Attraction One of the chief centres of attrac tion during Old Boys for iboth the residents of the town and the home- fcomers was the magnificent display of oldzpictures at the public library, Many of the scenes dated back to the early days of Exeter and the pictures of individuals and of groups were ■most entertaining. The library was the place for registration and it was here that many old friends renewed their aequantance and then spent a pleasant .hour .going Over the old pic tures. The registration table was a ■busy spot at times. The gathering together of the pictures was under the direction of Mrs. B. W. F. Beav ers, Additional copies this jweek—5c,Additional copies this (week—-5c. A charming wedding was solemn-^ ized at the home .of Mr. and Mrs. F. Gollings, Thames Road on Tuesday, July 30th, by. Rev. M. A. Hunt, of Trivitt Memorial Church, Exeter, wihen their youngest daughter, S. Bernice, was united in marriage to Lloyd Shier, youngest son of Mrs. and the late Silas N. Shier, of Bry- alnston. To the strains of the wed ding march by Lohengrin played by Mrs. Geo. Meyers, of Stratford, the bride entered the room on the arm ofiller father and looked lovely and winsome in a dress of white chif fon crepe with bridal veil caught wth orange blossom and carried a bouquet af sweet peas and roses •with satin streamers. She was at tended by Miss Amelia Ajbheson, prettilj’. attired in pale green chif fon dress with, white picture hat, ■carrying a bouquet of sweet peas. The groom was supported by Mr. Delmar Hudson, of Port Elgin. Miss Ethel Hudson, of Br.yanston, sang very sweetly “o Promise Me” dur ing the signing of the register. About 50 guests sat down to a de lightful lunch served by friends of the bride. A hearty toast was pro posed to the happy cou.ple by Rev. M. A. Hunt and responded to by Rev. Wm. Mair, pastor of Thames Road Church. The groom replied expressing his thanks on behalf of the bride and himself. Mr, and Mrs. Shier left shortly after for a motor trip to Detroit, the bride wearing a powder blue crepe suit with hat to match with white ac cessories, midst showers of confetti and good wishes from all, The bride was th© recipient of many lovely and useful gifts. ©plied and himself. Mr, and to Detroit, the bride An interesting and long-to-he-re- membered gathering consisting of around 400 fonmer puipils of Miss Clara Vosper took place in the old school on Tuesday morning. The school roam was crowded and un fortunately many were not able to get in. Ringing af the school bell assem bled the pupils and ulpon the en trance of the much loved teacher the pupils rose to [their feet and lustily sang “School Days” and she in turn greeted the class with ‘Good morning girls and boys.” Morning exercises, as .of old, be ginning with, an impressive scrip ture reading and the Lord’s Prayer in unison, opened the session and a period of that exasperating mental| arithmetic followed. It is gurpris- of Detroit, a Janies Street organ solos. A Mrs. Durward Hon Justice W. those respon- PROMINENT OLD BOYS ADDRESS GATHERING ■On Monday evening in James Street Church a mutual greetings enter tainment was held with music and. short addresses by the Old Boys and Girls. The vice-president, Mr. W. D. Sanders, made a splendid chairman. Reeve Thomas Pryde gave a short address and emphasized the fact that the citizens of Exeter have tried to make this a pleasant plaae in which to live. He gave the visitors an out line of the work that has been ac complished in beautifying Exeter and of the splendid financial (Condition of the town. Hon Justice W. M. Martin Richard Phillips, former .organist of Church, played two solo was sung by (Margaret Sharp), M. Martin thanked sible for the Old Home Boys Week and for the unbounded hospitality. Nothing had been left undone for en tertainment and amusement. He sees ■a great improvement around the homes and .on the Main -Street. Many landmarks have been removed. Al though a confirmed Westerner and having travelled somewhat he still believes Western Ontario to be the Garden of Eden. He paid tribute to former principals in the Exeter Public School. While this is one of the most pleasant occasions of my life there are many regrets, said the speaker. He missed the faces of many former residents. There is no county in the Province of Ontario to which the West owes more than to the county of Huron as many gone out from this section to parts of the West. Hon. Jas. Gardiner On Sunday afternoon the Old Bo.ys and Girls joined with; the I.O. O.F. and the Canadian Legion in paying loving tribute to the memory of those of other days whose re mains lie sleeping beneath the eod. in the beautiful and well-kept Ex eter cemetery. At the Cenotaph before .going to the cemetery the Legion conducted a short ceremony. Comrade Andy Easton was in charge. The Exeter band provided music. Rev A. E. Elliott opened the ceremony with prayer and a short address was giv en by Rev. R. E. Southcott, both re turned men. A wreath was placed at the foot of the cenotaph by Com rade J. Mallett, of London. Last Post and Reveille was sounded. The crowd was one of the largest that ever assembled at the cemetery. The Exeter Band and the Evangel ical church band of Dashwood, pro vided music. The Legion and the I.O.O.F. marked the graves of their departed members with .flags and flowering plants. At the conclu sion of this ceremony a short pro gram was given. H. O. Southcott called on Rev. Mr. Gordon to ©pen the ceremony with prayer and then introduced the chairman, S. A. Poplestone, of Blyth, a former Grand Master of the I.O.O.F. Mr. Poplestone real a lengthy list of names of the early pioneers of this community and told many interest ing reminiscences of some of the more outstanding in his recollec tion. our Gen oa lied, is ■look for ward to days of pleasure and hap piness. It is my purpose simply to tell you at this time that we, the citizens of this fair town extend to you the most sincere and cordial welcome that it is possible to give. Our citizens are all of one mind, this must be made an outstanding event in your lives and we want you to feel that our doors are ©pen to you the 24 hours of every day. I hope that any disappointment you may have in the absence of some old friends will be fully conupensed in the new .'friendships you may make. Many of you. have attained emin ence in your new homes and we all have a great sense of pride in your leather with ‘Memories’ inscribed in success, many others are just what gold lettering filled with cards bear- iwe call still ordinary 'citizens but, ing kind and endearing messages today, you are to us, Old Boys and, from over 600 former pupils and a Girls of Exeter and to every one of . 'hand-taoled leather purse containing you we open the gates of the town,! a cheque for a handsome sum of yes, we open our hearts so that your! money donated by Miss Vosper’s Miss Clara Vosper ing how the lessons so thoroughly drilled in the far distant past have faded into the mists of forgotten things for statesmen, lawyers, doc tors and ladies of high intelligence ■all fell a (prey to the triclks and. ■kinks of mental arithmetic. Mr. Dyer Hurdion, of Buffalo, then took the chair and a short pro gram followed consisting of a violin solo by Miss Edna Davidson, of Lon don, and a reading by Mr. Herbert Southcott. A book beautifully bound is suede yes, we open our hearts so that your! money donated by Miss Vosper’s stay will be one of unalloyed hap-1 puipils from far and near, were at piness. Your tastes are as varied an any'of Toronto, (formerly Mary other group of people and every ef-!sons). fo.rt lhas been put forth to cater to The very fine presentation ad- thern and the measure of oar success ■ dress was read by Mr. Herbert Gre,- will be the manner in which you en-j gory, ex-mayor of Stratford. These joy yourselves. i gifts were a great surprise to Miss Figuratively, I hand you. the keys' Vosper and she feelingly expressed of the town and o?T behallf of the her thanks and pleasure. Council, the Old Boys and Girls As-! sociation and the citizens I bid you (open for a few minutes for reminis- welcome. The game is called ladies cenlc.es during which _t)he and gentlemen. I ask you to play ball. this time presented by Mrs. Clubine Par* Hon. James Gardiner, Premier of Saskatchewan was the next speaker. He stated that he had travelled con siderable distance throughout his province and invariably wherever he went he had met persons who had come from this selction and wanted him to convey a message. Many, ow ing to the condition of the past few years, regretted the fact they would be unable to be present. Mr. Gardin er spoke of the early pioneers. wTiich had opened up this country which is worthy of the name of Garden of Eden. Huron and Bruce were sett led by pioneers and in turn these families have migrated to the feistile fields of the West. Being of pioneer stock we know the difficulties of pioneering and as a result we have been able to overcome obstacles. On returning home things look different The rivers are not as big as we had imagined and distances are not as great. You have made a real jab of building the things started by our fathers. The schools, the churches, the homes and the things that count. He would go back with a new in spiration to do for his country what the pioneers had done for this. Senator F. W. K. Toni Ait this time the class was thrown R. MacMILLAN CANDIDATE IN HURON-PERTH Brother of Former Liberal Member Gets Stevens Nomination U. F. O. and Progressives of Huron-Perth on Wednesday evening lined up behind the Stevens Recon struction Party and selected Robert McMillan, brother of the late Thos. I McMillan, former Liberal member,' as their standard bearer in the forthcoming federal election. I McMillan carried the nomination convention at the home of William Black, Tuckersmith township, from a field of six candidates. He won on ■the second ballot to oust Mayor An drew .Sutherland of Seaforth. Those named were Mr. McMillan, Mayor Sutherland, Mr. Jackson, of Tuickersmith farmer, Ben Elder of Hay. Township, William Black, the president of the U.F.O. Association and former U.F.O. member and W. G. Medd, twice U.F.O. (provincial member. The last four only Mr. MfcMillan erland in the field, lott the two were ond Mr. McMillan and Mayor Sutherland 12, The candidate will have dorsed now by the federal of the Stevens party, but merely a formality. withdrew leaving and Mayor Sutli- On the first bal- tied. On the sec- secured 15 votes to be en- executive this is Appreciated tlie Banti James one of Mr. N. Y„ had enjoyed much and as Exeter Band $5.00 for them. Creech, of Rochester, the old Boys stated he the Home Week so an appreciation of the he left a donation of well-re membered Henman Prior passed some cookies from his dinner (pail to his neighbor students. Dr. Harry Browning also brought many a hearty lauglh, he being dressed as. a typical school boy with fuzzy red hair, no stockings and short trous ers. Many others joined fully into the spirit, of tlhe occasion. Miss May Gill, of Gibsonburg, O., spoke of her pleasant; associations as a teacher with Miss Vosiper as did also Miss Murray, who stated that it would be a source of pleasure to Miss Vosper to know that 'her work as a teacher had not been in vain. The Forest Boy’s Band were on the spacious and we’.Hkept school lawn and delighted the pupils with their music at the dismissal of school. An enlarged photograph of Miss Vosper in a beautiful walnut frame was iplaced. in the school room for the occasion and will be hung in the Exeter Public .Library, in her honor. Upon leaving the grounds a par ade of all pupils led by tlhe band, followed Miss Vosper to her home and the gathering ended with chor uses of old time songs ' in front of her home on Main Street. By her very gentle and gralcious manner on this occasion Miss Vosiper further endeared herself in the (hearts of her former pupils. The old boys and girls who have gone out from Exeter will return to their homies with many many pleas ant memories of old,school days re vived, and are made’ glad by the hand clasps of many old time friends. The committee responsible for the success of this occasion was Miss Mabel Follick, Miss Vera Row© and Hubert Jones. The address to Miss Vesper was as follows: (Continued on page five) Senator Frank W. K. Tom, Toledo, was the last speaker and introduced a .certain amount of humor which pleased the audienfee. He told the story of five cornet players from var ious parte of the United States com peting for a prize. Friends were gathered from all parts Of the Union. A Canadian, who was the last to compete touched the heart strings of many w.h,o were present by the play ing of “Home Sweet Home.” That person was the late Isaac Crocker, of Exeter’s first off the prize, were We of Exeter, leader band. He carried Descendants of the family among those in the audience, are made up af three groups, said the speaker, those who have gone, those who are here and, those yet to co,me. It is expected of us that we leave this plaice a 0)611©? place for future generations. Nations are at the 'cross roads today. What we* need more than anything else is men who will keep the fires burn ing on the alters of progress. Interspersing the addresses was a violin solo by Miss Edna Davidson: a most impressive and interesting •reading by Luther Brannd; a solo •by Mr. Edwin Braund and a solo by •Frank Johns. Premier Gardiner Speaks Premier James G. Gardiner, of Saskatchewan, was the next speak er. He stated that Huron county might well pay tribute to the men and women who did their work so well. He mentioned three names of former members of the Thames Rd. chuik’h who had influenced his life. They were Dr. Fletcher, who preach ed at Thames Road church for forty years; William Kydd, leader of the music in the Sunday Schoo] and Hon. Thomas Greenway, a teacher. He spoke af the hardships the pioneers of this community endured in establishing homes and declared he felt sorry for the people today who wondered what they were .go ing to do at the present time. “When I think of the] men women who had to build the rnunity with their own hands, with no conveniences, nothing to aid except the will to aid them, ithrough. I feel sorry for women of today hands and talk times they live here there were no airplane, the radio other conveniences come tremenduous homes and established thriving com munities. .Such was the fine heri tage these god-fearing people hand ed down. If they could do so mujclh surely their grandchildren and great grandchildren can? pass on just as fine a ations. The sang a W. R. of two cott closed the service benediction. The graves throughout tery were decorated for sion. Automobiles lined ■of the road in front of tery for half a mile either side of the entrance gates. Several traffic officers were required to direct the traffic. the young men and who throw up their about the terrible in.When I lived automobiles, the and a thousand but they over- obstacles, built heritage for future genera- Main Street Male quartette couple of selections and Mr. Goulding led in the singing hymns. Rev. R.E. .South- with the the ceme- tihe occa- both) sides the ceme- One of the Old Boys who came from fartherest East was Mr. D. B. Stewart and wife from Moncton, N. B. Mr. Stewart came with a broken leg but in spite of the .handicap en joyed the reunion. BAND CONCERT SUNDAY EVENING At the Band concert at the grounds Sunday evening there PROCLAMATION fair was the greatest number ©Yautomobiles ever gathered in one spot in Exeter. There were several hundred present, The Clinton Band with Morgan Ag new, director, provided' a splendid program from a raised program. Appreciation Words fail to express the appreciation the Old Boys and deep ._______. Girls Association feel toward. the many old timers who returned to town for Old Home Week. TiWir number was legion, their wordAi'of praise of J'’’* ‘“ ■*"* ’ ,vork of the r and sincere, at home do . words, and had a tlior- I Old Home Week. the old town and the Home Guard were many and the bo.yls and girls appreciate their kind hope that every visitor ougihly enjoyable time. ' CIVIC HOLIDAY FOR THE Village of Exeter WILL BE OBSERVED ON Monday, Aug. 5th This day has been proclaimed Oavic Holiday for the Village of Exeter and all citizens are r&iuested to observe it as such, vlTIIOS. DRYDE, Reeve 9