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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1935-10-24, Page 1ESTABLISHED 1873 p EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 24th; 1935 SIXTY-SECOND YEAR r • •• JMEN’S WINTER OVERCOATS... Form Fitting with Belt - Raglans - Plain Ulsters In shades of Grey, Brown, Navy and Silvertones 1 Priced at $13, $17, $18 and $20 Another shipment expected this week in Raglan coats with belt all round. Others with belt at back and also several new coats made form fitting with neat fitting belt at the<back. Come in and inspect our assortment of overcoats. They acre the last word in style and fit, and our prices are lo wer than most city prices. 8 Ounce BLUE SNAG PROOF OVERALLS AND SMOCKS @ AT $1.50 EACH MEN’S HEAVY LACE RUBBERS Sizes 6 to 11 SPECIAL @ $1.95 A PAIR NEW CAPS FOR MEN AND BOYS Smart new patterns PRICED @ 75c. TO $1.00 MEN’S RUBBER BOOTS Kaufman or Goodrich SPECIAL @ $2.25 A PAIR MEN’S VELOUR FELT HATS Dark Grey Brown Navy EACH $2.00 MEN’S HORSEHIDE COATS ' For long wear and warmth EACH $11.00 DEATH OF S. PARSONS , The death took place at his resi- I dence just south of Exeter on Tues- * day afternoon of Mr. Albert Samson Parsons in his 73rd year. Mr. Par- . Kus has been ailing for the past* year but was able to be around. He ► was in London .Saturday and on re- l turning complained of not feeling ' well and book to his bed. He pas-► sed away shortly after the noon h-our on Tuesday. Mr. parsons has been an industrious and successful farm-]* er owning over three hundred acres of land in this community. He was I born at Hampton and with his par- r ents came to this community at the ► age of 17 years settling on the farm on which he died. He was united in marriage with Miss Mary Treble► who with a family of six sons and ► two daughters survive, viz: Roy, . Earl, Lloyd and Frank of this com- ' munity; Reginald, of Janesville, t Wis„ and Chester, of Tees, Alta., , Mrs. Lesli© Richards, of Stephen and Mrs. Wm. Gardiner, of Meaford, ► He is also survived by 26 grand- children. Mr. Lewis Parsons, of Darlington is a brother and Mrs. W. ' R. Cole, of Bowmanville and Mrs. I> Jas. Riches, of Cambray, are sisters. . Funeral arrangements have not as ' yet been completed. 1 Ladies’, Misses’ and Girl's Coats Prices of coats are much lower than they have been for yeairs. We have an ex­ ceptionally large stock to select from in half and full sizes for every type of figure. Come while there Js a good choice. Ladies' and Misses' Dresses We have just received new shipments of very smart styles in dresses including the popular half sizes. Our prices are very reasonable. SPECIAL—5 dozen Men’s Wool Socks, good weight for fall 25c. per pair. Complete showing of Underwear in Watson’s, Turnbull’s, Penman’s Stanfields’ etc., for ladies, men and children New Blouses and Skirts for Ladies and Misses now in stock. MEN—Ask to see the new Forsyth shirts with forfued collars attached. These have no starch but have the appearance as starched collars. Superior Chain Store Specials for Thursday, Friday. Saturday Choice Golden Bantam Corn ... 2 tins 19c. Jams—Raspberry or Strawberry 32 oz. 29c Quick Quaker Oats with china pkg. 31c. New Cooking Figs ....................... 2 lbs. 17c. Mincemeat, new pack ..!............... 2 lbs. 25c. Phone 32 T I Chicken Haddie ....... Chase & Sanborn Co ^Bi& Ml ... 2 tins 2Sc. lb. pkg. 35c. . per lb. 10c. .... 3 lbs. 25c. r bottle 15c. Molasses Sn; Broken Sock. ____ Libby’s Ketchup, Inew 'pack v J DIAMOND JUBILEE Mr. and Mrs. Thos. J. Kestle quiet­ ly observed the diamond jubilee of their wedding on Saturday, of last week and were the recipients of con­ gratulations and well wishes from many relatives and friends. Mr, Kestle, who is in his 85th year, en­ joys fairly good health considering the very critical operation and ill­ ness he came through, about two years ago. Mrs. Kestle, who is 82 years of age also enjoys fairly good health. Mrs. Kestle’© maiden name Was Mary Ant'Rowe. Sixty years ago she and Mr. Kestle were united in marriage by Rev. Jesse Whitlock, at Sharon. The attendants at the wed­ ding were Mr. Wm. Rogers and the bride’s sister Mrs. Pedlar, ing the and and ing general store at Ballymote and later at Birr and Ilderton. About 25 years ago they retired and moved to Exeter where they enjoy the admir­ ation and esteem of a host of friends They are members of Main Street United Church. They were the re­ cipients of many beautiful cards and gifts extending congratulations and best wishes for their future welfare. Foll'OW- their marriage they farmed on 4th concession of McGillivray they also farmed in Biddulph London Townships. After giv- up the farm they conducted a 74TH ANNIVERSARY Jones & May Phone 32 Fall Hardware . . lb. lb. lb. lb. a a a a 10c. 15 & 25c. Johnson’s Wax ......... 59c. Old English Wax -..... 59c. Home Wax ............... 29c. Chan Wax ................... 59c. Mystic Marvel Cleaners .... Scrub Brushes Auger Bits in sets of 5 .... $1.35 Axe Handles 25c. and up Axes with handles $1.45 to $2.50 pipe Wrenches 14 in. $1.29 Coleman Lamps .............. $7.45 Leather Half Soles ........ 25c. pr. Caulking Compound $1.19 gal. Rubberized Weather Strip 3c. ft Stable Brooms ....... 85c. and up Lemon; Oil ....... 15c. & 25c. hot. .O’Cedar Oil ..... 25c. & 50c. hot Dust Mops ...... 39c. to $2.00 Stove Pipe Enamel 15c. & 25c. Stove Pipe Collars ........... 10c. Stove Brushes ....... 25c. to 35c. Snips ......."............. 89c. Flat Files, 7-8-10 in...... 15c. ea. Axe Heads ....L $1.25 to $1.75 Hammer .............. 50c. to $1.25 Coleman Lanterns .......... $5.75 Rubber Half Soles ....... 15c. pr. Weather Strip hair felt 10 ft. 9c Bronze Weather Strip 3c. per ft. Stable Shovels ................... 75c. B I If G 0 11 I Let’s Go FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25th Fifteen Good Prizes Chickens and Groceries Canadian Legion Rooms at 8.30 p.m. Admission 25c. plus 5c. tax LEGION iMEMBERS ’SHUN! The regular meeting of the Exeter Branch of the Canadian Legion will be held following the Bingo on Fri­ day evening. All members are ur­ gently! requested to be present as there is important business to dis­ cuss. OFFICERS INSTALLED ■Stove Pipes 15c.*and 20c., length, either 6 or 7 inch. size. Furnace Pipes, all sizes made to'order 28-26-24 guage galv Large Size Quebec Heaters, 13 inch fire pot $15.00 Small Size Quebec Heaters 9 inch, fire pot $10.00 Quebec Heaters with ovens $23.00 to $115.00 10 different styles and sizes to choose from. Also several 2nd hand Heaters and Ranges to clear at a price. Traquair’s Hardware Mr. Ghil Browning, -of [London, vteited in town on Saturday, last. Mrs. Brunsdoh, of Flin Flon, Man. called on old friends in Exeter on Monday. Mrs. Brunsdoh was in Exeter a cowpie of weeks ago and spent several dayis here. Her maiden name was Maria Pickard being a daughter of the late Robert Pickard and granddaughter of tine late Jas. Pickard. 'The family at one time lived in the ‘residence now occupied by* Di*. J. W. Browning. Mrs. Brttns- don spent a number of years in Al- aelka where her husband was an en­ gineer. Her son is a civil engineer at Flin Flon and surveyed most of the site of this rapidly growing min­ ing town. Bridal Couple Honoured 9 Over one hundred guests gathered in Farquhar Hall on Friday evening last i«. honOir of Mr. and Mrs. Will­ iam C. Allison, newly, married couple During the evening an address was read by Mr. Thos. Farron and Mt. George Fletcher presented the young .couple with a beautiful mantle clock Mr, Allison, made an effective reply on behalf of himself and Mrs. A.1IS- son. Lunch was served and dancing enjoyed by all. <Mrs. ker-r, o.f Monotoil, N.S., boon a guest with her brother F. W. and Mrs. Gladman. She _ for Toronto to -spend a few days be­ fore returning to. her homo. hau Mt, left ■On Tuesday) evening the officers elect of the I. o. O. F. were installed by D.D.G.M., Bro. F. W, Thompson and his installing team from Clin­ ton. The worto of the installation was put on in a most efficient man­ ner and a vote qf thanks was tend­ ered the visitors. Several short ad­ dresses, were made one of the speak­ ers being past D.D.G.M. Bro. G. C. Petty, of Hensall, who over 59 years ago joined the Exeter lodge. At the close of the installation refresh­ ments were served. The new of­ ficers are: Jr. p. G., J. F. Kernick; N. G., A. G. Hicks; V. G., C. W, Kestle; R. E. A. Howald; F. S., H. Jennings; Treasurer, E. M. Dig- nan; War., Aljoe Sanders; Con. Ir­ win Fj)M; 0. G., Silas Reed; I. G., M. Stanlake; R.S.N.G., Louis Day; L.S.N.G., C. G. Salter; R.S.V Grand Cecil Stewart; L.-S.V G. B. Cousins; R.S.S., Alfred Coates;’’ L.S.S., Wm. Westlake; Chap., Cecil Laing. The installing team comprised D.D.G.M., F. W. Thompson “ G., War. Bro. Ed, Mittell; Mar. Thomas Morgan; D.D.G. cording Sec’y,, Harold Lawson D.G. Financial Sec’y. D.D.G. Treasurer, Carl Draper D.G. L G„ J. A. Sutter; D.D.G outer G., T. Hardy; D.D.G. Chap. Rumble. ; D. D. d.d.g, Re- D> J. L. Heard; D, E, Aites Dlcktison, of London, is ititig With Mrs. John Shell. vis' •Caven Presbyterian congregation celebrated its 74th anniversary on Sunday with services both morning and evening in the recently redecor­ ated auditorium and many were the complimentary remarks on the ■ splendid appearance of the interior. Rev. Austin L. Budge, M.A., of Ha- gereville, Moderator of the .Synod of Hamilton and London, was the guest preacher. Mr. Budge is an Old Hu­ ron, Boy, a native of Wawanosh Twp. and a number of his old friends from Belgrave and vicinity came to meet him again.. His pulpit messages were searching and impressive. In the evening his text was “Fair as the Moon, Clear as the Sun an.d Ter­ rible as ah Army with Banners.” M>r. Budge interpreted this as a vis­ ion of the living church1—and what■ it could accomplish. The congrega­ tions were large .on both occasions, being augmented in the morning by Main Street United and in the evening Trivitt Memorial and Car­ mel, Hensall. Rev. Mr. Elliott as­ sisted at the morning service and Rev. Mr. Hunt and Rev. Mr. Young in the evening. At the morning service Miss Kathleen .Strang sang a solo, very sweetly and the choir sang two anthems, assisted by Mr. J. Francis and Mr. G, iSkinner and Thos. Woodward. In the evening, M-r. Walter Cntbush sang in fine voice and the choir rendered two anthems with Mrs. Sillery and Mr. Gutbush taking a duet part and Miss Strang a solo part. The music of the choir under the direction of Mrs. Amiel Willard in the unavoid­ able absence of the organist Mrs. J. G. Cochrane, was o.f a specially high order and maintained the reputation of 'Caven choir. The floral decora­ tions which were arranged by Mrs. Ira Moir and Miss Jeckell were most attractive. Successful Fowl Supper On Tuesday evening the women of the church served a sumptuous fowl supper to over five hundred persons. A new system adopted for the first time this year, proved a wonderful Improvement in the handling of fowl suppers from tine viewpoint of econ­ omy of time and of fowl. Platters of hot carved meat were placed on the tables so. that everyone could maike his own selection. One hundred were seated at once and the sub­ sequent tables were not admitted until thio previous ones had moved out and the tables refurnished. At the close of the supper an excellent entertainment was provided by the Carmel Ohurchi, Hensall, mixed quar­ tette, Mrs. Young, of Nairn, reader; Rev. W. A. Young soloist and Miss Bell, of Hensall, violinist, with her teacher Miss Lammie at the piano. FAREWELL BANQUET About seventy-five of the business and professional meV of Exeter sat down to a sumptuous chiciken supper in the Trivitt Memorial Parish Hall on Friday evening .o-f last week the occasion being to honor, Mr. T. S. Woods, manager .of the Bank of Montreal, who is retiring at the end of this mo.nth and with his daughter Miss Marion, is 'moving to. London Where they will reside in future. The members of the Women’s Aux­ iliary served a very sumptuous re­ past, at the conclusion of which a short program was carried out with Mr. R, G. Seldon very efficiently filling the position, as toastmaster. Reeve Thos. Pnyde paid a splendid tribute to the esteem in which M-r. Woods is held in the community and of the- active part he has played in the business and social welfare ot Exeter. He expressed regret in theJ town loosing Mr. Woods as a citizen and assurd him that a warm wel­ come awaited him whenever he re­ turns. Short addresses along sim­ ilar lines were made by Mr. W. G. Medd, of town,, and Mr. Cross, Hensall. A reading was given Mr. H. 0. Southcott. Councillor_ C. Rivers was -called upon to read an address and Mr, R. N. Creech on behalf of those present made the presentation of a trilite reading lamp, Mr. Woods in a very feeling manner expressed his heartfelt ap­ preciation at the many kindly re­ marks. He stated that it was with the deepest regret that he was leav­ ing behind the many friendships that he had formed. There has been much pleasure during his sojourn in Exeter and at the same time he has had some ’trials and tribulations. He thanked ^all forv%pe wonderful de­ monstration of friendship that had been accorded him. At the conclus­ ion of his remarks there was a pro­ longed applause, followed by the singing of “iFor He’s a Jolly Good Fellow: Folio-wing was the address: T. S. Woods, Esq., Dear Mr. Woods,— We, your friends, have gathered here this evening to signify our good wishes nor your continued prosperity and to express our regret that you are severing your business connect­ ions in Exeter. For the past sixteen years your finger has been -on the pulse of busi­ ness life in this community and you have discharged your duties I with efficiency and courtesy. In your private life you have been in close^toucli with our social activ­ ities, our relgious work, our frater­ nal organizations, the Fair Board and the Bowling Club. Thus in a thousand ways you have promoted our welfare with assistance that was both ready and efficient. This we have found to be a characteristic ot your family who also gave unstint- ingly of their time and ability. In retiring fnom business life we trust you will enjoy many years of a well earned rest. In bidding you Godspeed to your new home we would ask you to accept this remem­ brance, -with the hope that it will even remind you of your Exeter friends. Special Line of Hallowe’en Candies on Display Grieve’s Sandwich “The Place of Better Food” — Smokers' Supplies HOT Chicken Supper will be served in Cr editon United Church on — of by H. WED., Supper Served —• Followed by OCT. 30 from 5.30 to 8.30 a play entitled — “THAT’S WHAT THEY ALL SAY” by! the Young People of the Church Admission 35c and 20c. Pressed CHICKEN SUPPER in JAMES STREET UNITED CHURCH under the Auspices of the W. M. S. Monday, Oct. 28 Supper Served from 5.30 to 8 p.m. Followed by a program in the aud­ itorium of Playlets, Pageants and other numbers by the Mission Band, C. G. I. T. Mission Circle and W. M. S. Admission 25c. and 15c. Thank-Offering Service SUNDAY EVENING A. Page, speaker, and Special music by a, Ladies’ Choir Rev. Canadian Chautauqua at CREDITON Nov. 8, 9, 10 BRIDE-TO-BE HONORED In honour of Miss Lillian Ford, bride-elect, Mrs. W. E. Quinn, enter­ tained Friday evening to a miscell­ aneous! shower, .over forty guests being present. Immediately follow­ ing the arrival ot the bride-to-be the guests surprised her with a charivari A mock wedding ceremony was then performed the actors entering the room to the strains of the wedding march played by Mrs. A. A. Dougall. The group included, the bride Miss Pearl Wood; groom, Miss Doreen Westcott; bridesmaid, Mrs. G. Hey­ wood; groomsman, Mrs. Edgar Rundle; flower girl, Mrs. Lloyd Park­ soils and the minister, Miss Celia Christie. This proved very humor­ ous as the- guests were all in cos­ tume and masked. The gifts were presented in a decorated basket and an address read by Miss Christie. After the gifts had been, displayed, Lillian expressed her thanks to the doners. Contents were enjoyed and refreshments served by the hostess. Mrs. Quinn was assisted by Mrs. V. Heywood and Mrs. G. Heywood. KENTUCKY HARMONY SINGERS Tuneful Melodies, that will linger long. '‘WHITTLIN’ ” A loveable, laughable play with L. Verne Slout, author, appearing in person. Gordon Ftoxsyith’s Surprisingly life­ like alluring MARIONETTES A delightful program for youth- and. adult. DR. A. D. CARPENTER One of America’s best known scient­ ists will deliver two popular lectures “The Great Universe” and “Old Mother Earth” Season Tickets: Adults $1.00; Children 50c. Teachers at Ottawa School teachers of the East and. West Huron Teachers’ Association have arranged an excursion from Goderich and Stratford to Ottawa on Thanksgiving Day. This excureion takes the place of the annual con­ vention. Schools will be visited at Ottawa and a tour will be made of the city. The teachers will be away until Monday evening. Mr, Joseph Creech and Miss Reta Rowe, of the Exeter P. S., Mr. Chas. Pearce and Miss Isabelle Russell will be among those making the trip. LEAVITT’S THEATRE, EXETER Monday, October 28th THE LINCOLN A»WSEhtENT CO. PRESENTS ‘Uncle Tom’s ‘Cabin’ Not ft Moving PiCtttiT IN FOUR ACTS Now Vaudeville Eotw^bn Acts SPECIAL PRICES Adults 25c; Children 15c, including tax