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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1935-11-21, Page 1/’ ESTABLISHED 1873 EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 21st, 1935 Winter Coats at Greatly Reduced Prices HAND CAUGHT IN PULPER Mr. Arthur Ford, of Usborne, had three fingers of his left hand ibadly slashed Wednesday morning when the hand .came in contact with the knives cf a root pulper. Mr. Ford was brought to the office of Dr. Fletcher where the injuries were dressed and a number of stitches wore required to close the wounds. Mr. FOrd came near losing some of the fingers but it is believed that they 'Can be saved. ACCIDENT . An automobile crashed into a wa­ gon drawn by a team of horses about two miles south of Exeter just at. dusk on Tuesday evening. The driver cf the horses was thrown from the wagon but was not injured. The wagon was badly damaged and the front of the ear was somewhat dam­ aged. The wagion was not carrying a light and the owner agreed to settle all damages. a DI Sixty-Third Year Bargains!Bargains!! THE LATE THOS. HARTON Mr. Thomas Harton, who for many years was an esteemed resi­ dent of Exeter, died Tuesday at the home cf his niece, Mrs. James but­ ton, 3'57 Hamilton Road, London, in liis 8 7 th, year. Mr. Harton was for a, number of years a member of the municipal council in Exeter. He was known to many by the familiar name of “Uncle.” For the past 1’9 year® he has resided with his niece but on numerous occasions each year he has visited with relatives in this community, The funeral will fee held from the home cf his niece in London ThuiiSday at -one p.m. follow­ ed by a public service in the Main Street United Church at 2.30 p.m. Interment in the Exeter cemetery. CAST REMOVED Mr. L. Victor Hogarth, who sever­ al months ago underwent a second operation for a graft to the spine at Ohriistie St. Hospital, has made a splendid recovery. The plaster cast in which he has been kept for months was recently removed and an X-ray revealed that the bones have knit satisfactorily. What those months have meant to Mr. Hogarth in suffering he alone knows and it Js hoped that the worst is now .be­ hind him and that he may live to en­ joy many years of health and happi­ ness. Potted Plants ■— at — WALKER’S DRUGSTORE —• also >— Orders taken for Cut Flowers, Funeral Wreaths and Sprays, Wedding Bouquets and Flowers ' for all ether occasions PHONE 50, EXETER < We wish to clear out the balance of our Ladies’, I Misses’ and Girls’ Fall and Winter Coats in a hurry. We still have a large stock of regular sizes, half sizes and odd size coats to choose from at reductions in price that will ama^e you. Act at once if you want a real coat bargain. Girls’ Coats 4 to 14 years also at Bargain Prices Complete Stock of Christmas Merch- < andise Now on Display DISAPPOINTING The search for a suitable supply cf water for Exeter's waterworks system' rtill continues but the hopes of locating a sufficient supply in any well are fast disappearing. The fourteenth test hole was sunk in a gravel pit on the farm cf Mr. iH. Smith, north of the Lake Read. A fair ^supply of water was found in the gravel ten feet below the surface, A bailing test gave premise cf a fair supply but the supply did not stand up under a pumping test. Another test hole is being sunk .on a side street west of the highway in Exe­ ter North. (This will ibe the fifteenth attempt and if this test fails the Commission may try some other means. RADIO PREACHER HERE ilev. Dr. Savage, i,f Pontiac, Mich, celeoraied rau.o preacher, visited the Main St. United Church Wednesday evening of last week and the large gathering which packed the church were impressed with his spiritual message which carried with it a strong evangelistic appeal. The pas­ tor, nev. A. E. Elliott conducted the service and Rev. C. J. Moorhouse, a ioimer minister was present and took part. The male quartette sang. Mr. Savage in his opening remarks referred to the evening several years ago when he was billed to speak in, Mam street but after getting as far as Elginfield he wa<s forced to give up the journey owing to- the heavy snowstorm that was raging and the blocked condition cf the roads. He was present last Wednesday undei* the auspices of the W. M. ,S. T I Superior Chain Store Specials for Thursday, Friday, Saturday | Orange Marmalade* 32 oz. jar ........... 24c. Chocolate Marshmallow Biscuits 2 lbs 25c. Rinso, large package ........................... 21c. Sugar Crisp Cornflakes .:...........4 pkgs. 25c. .Dates, new crop ................... 4 lbs. for 25c. Libby’s Pork and Beans, jumbo size 10c. Aylmer Tomato Juice, jumbo tin ....... 10c. Golden Wax Beans ..................... 2 tins 21c. Calay Toilet Soap ................... per cake 5c. Old Homestead Canned Peas, 3 seive 10c. < Phone 32 I &Phone 32 §_u LOSES EYESIGHT Fi iends of Mr. Charles Fahner, of Crediton, who for seme months has been employed in a lumber camp at Nicholson in Northern Ontario, will regret-to know that through an un- fortunate accidents he has lost the sight cf both eyes and is at present in a Toronto Hospital. Mr. Fahner was in the act of shaking lime for whitewashing when a limestone ex­ ploded the lime striking him in the eyes and under the chin. Suffering intensely Mr. Fahner was taken a distance of 20 0 miles by wagon and boat .requiring about 50 hours, to Chapleau where he received medical attention. From there lie was re­ moved- to the General Hospital in Toronto where it was necessary to remove bath eyes. Mrs. Fahner and daughter Uene and Rev. A. E. Pletch motored to Toronto on Saturday. At time cf writing we understand he is doing a® well as can be expected but still suffering intense pain. MAKINS—WESTLAKE ..Electric Vacuum Cleaners.. HALF PRICE GUARANTEED 1 YEAR Hot Point $29.50 Eureka . . $35.00 Premier Duplex $45.00 See these today! Westinghouse Electric Bulbs 20c. each Coleman Lanterns . . $5.75 Coleman Irons .... $5.95 Caulking Compound a gal. $1.19 BINGO!!! THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 ' Fifteen Good Prizes Chickens and Groceries Canadian Legion Rooms at 8.30 p.m. Admission 25c. plus 5c. tax Door Prize Prepare for Winter Window Glass, Weather Strip, Putty, Forks and Shovels, Stable Shovels and Brooms, Stove Pipes and Furnace Pipes, Hinges, Nails, Etc. PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE The Exeter Lawn Bowling Club will hold a Progressive Euchre in the Town Hall, Wednesday evening of next week, November 27th. To ©tart at 8 o’clock. Admission 25c plus 5c tax. Lunch will be provid­ ed. Prizes will ‘be given. We have a few stoves left at very exceptional values. See these! SCHOOL DANCE IT'he staff and pupils of the Exeter High School are holding an inform­ al dance on Friday, November 29th. Invitations are being ®ent out to ex­ pupils who may obtain their tickets from Helen Penhale, Margaret Mar­ tin and Ray Pryde. Traqu air’s Hardware I DIED IN CALIFORNIA BRIDE-TO-BE HONOREDo Miss Violet Westlake, whose mar­ riage took place Wednesday at noon to Mr, wallace Makins, was honored on two occasions during the week by­ relatives and friends. On Saturday- evening the neighbors and friends from her former home in tTeborne township .presented her with a splen­ did shower., of kitchen utensils. On Monday evening the Squire family of uncles, aunts and cousins, num­ bering about thirty "gathered at the home of her mother and presented her with a miscellaneous shower of beautiful gifts. A short program wa® given and a social time enjoy­ ed. . >' BANQUET SOFT BALL CLUB The Exeter Girls’ Softball Team held their annual banquet in the basement of Main St. church last Thursday evening. After the ban­ quet an impromiptu program was tgiven. The president of the club, Miss Alma Brown, proposed the toast to the King. Mr. Medd, the manager, igave an interesting ac­ count of the season’s activities. After-dinner speeches were given 'by Bev. Mr. Elliott and Gerald Skinner and wm. Balkwill. the two coaches. Musical numbers were followed by games for the remainder of the ev­ ening. Much credit for the success of the banquet is due to the con­ venors, Mrs. Grant, Misses Durene Caldwell and Gladys Ryckman. The death took place in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Thursday, Novem­ ber 14'th, of a former esteemed resi­ dent of this community in the person ■of Mr. Alexander McDonald, aged 84 'years. The late Mr. McDonald was i born in Usborne on the Thames Road and left here about thirty years ago. ■ in his. early life the deceased was . united in marriage with Miss Kydd, who predeceased him many years agio. He then married Miss Sarah Sweitzer, of Kirkton and following i her death he was united in marriage with Mrs. McDonald, who survived him together with four daughters and one son. ITlwo brothers and two sisters also survive, John R. McDon­ ald, of Hensalt: Mm T .McCurdy, of Exeter; Hugh McDonald of Essex and Mrs. Wm. Ballantyne, of Fort William. The remainder of this year free id new subscribers. A pretty wedding took.place Wed­ nesday at high noon at the home of ’ the bride’s mother, Main St., when VJolet M., elder daughter of Mrs, Westlake and the late Henry West­ lake, was united in marriage to Mr. B. Wallace Makins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben. Makins of Stephen. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. Page, pastor of .Tames St. United Church, under an arch of evergreen from which suspended a large white bell. The bride, who was given in marriage by her brother William, was beautifully gowned in a dress of white satin with bridal veil caught with orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of pink and white carna­ tions. The,, bridesmaid was Miss Mary Westlake, sister of the bride, dressed in blue crepe and carrying yellcw chrysanthemums. The groom was supported by his cousin, Mr. Edgar Smith, of near Bayfield. The bridal party entered the parlor to the strains of Lohengrin’s wedding march played by her cousin, Miss Reta Oke while Mrs. Aruhife Mor­ gan sang very sweetly during the signing of the register. Following the .ceremony* the guests, numbering about forty* sat down to a dainty wedding dinner the color scheme of the dining-room being pink and white. The waitresses were 'cou­ sins of the bride, Misses Beatrice Dayman, Violet Squire, Eula Herd- man and Velma Squire.' The bride was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. The groom’s gift to the bride was a handsome clock; to the brides­ maid a purse and to the best man, a tie clip; to the pianist a silver bon bon dish and to the soloist a silver cake plate. Mr. and Mrs. Makins left for a wedding trip to Ingersoll, Springfcrd, Hamilton and other points. The bride’® going away dress was a blue crepe trimmed with transparent velvet. She wore a blue coat with accessories to match On their return they will reside on a farm in Stephen. The many friends of the bride and groom will join with the Times-Advocate in extend­ ing best wishes for their future wel­ fare. SWEET PEAS As evidence of the wonderful weather we have been enjoying this fall Mrs. W. H. Dearing bn Tuesday picked a fine boiuquet of 35 well- developed Spencer sweet peas. TRAVELLING SUPPER Despite the unfavorable climatic conditions many enjoyed the trip around the w-uld on Tuesday even­ ing when a full course dinner was served at the different homes with the members of the Womens’ In­ stitute as hostesses. Canada re­ ceived the guetets first at the home vf Mis. Elworthy. The rooms were patriotically deccrated and Canadian minerals loaned by Dr. Thomson, weie on display, also many other articles. Mrs. B. W. F. Beavers was ;he next call with the Irish hostess­ es, the Blarney Stone, Irish lace, shamrocks and green decorations. England was characteristically dis­ played at the home of Mrs. Ether- •ngton, where an ancient Bible and a bronze tea pot over one hundred years old were much commented on. China very graciously received her guests for the final course on the menu at Caven Presbyterian manse. Mrs. Gordon and Miss Jeckell in Chinese costume had many interest­ ing articles of embroidery, clothing, etc. to sho-w the visitors- before they were ushered to the dining room. After the drinking of Chinese tea as the final course, all pronounced it a very delightful trip. Dr. J. W. Browning will observe his 92nd birthday on Thursday and will receive the congratulations of many friends. Mrs. (Dr.) Hall, of Mitchell, is visiting with her brothers, Messrs. Wm. and F. A. May and intends to spend the winter here. Mr®. Wesley Blssett, of "William street, continues in a very critical condition. Mrs. Bissett will be 84 years of age on Saturday next. -.Mr. Wm. Hodgert was taken ill Saturday evening and on Monday was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, for an X-ray examination. He is at present recuperating with relatives in London. PAST MASTERS’ NIGHT At the Masonic Lodge on Monday evening the Past Masters of the Or­ der exemplified the work of the third degree. The 'Chair of the W. M. was taken by Wor. Bro. Howald; S. W., by V. W. Bro. Taman and the J. W- by Wor. Bro. Frayne, Those were assisted by Bros. C. Salter, E. M. Dignan, H. £. Walter, R. N. Rowe H .0. Southcott, G. Lawson, W. D> Sanders, Thos. Pryde, T. Fisher, W. J. Beer, Dr. Roupton and J. M. Southcott. Refreshments were serv­ ed at the close of the ledge. EXETER COUNCIL November j.5th, 1935 A regular meeting of the Council was held with all members present. In the absence of the Clerk, J. W. Morley was appointed to act as Clerk on Motion o,f Rivers and Hern. The minute® of the meeting of November 12th, 1935, were read and adopted cn Motion of Roulston and Rivers. The following accounts were or­ dered paid on Motion of Roulston and Hern; J. P. B-owey, Coal for town hall, $21.90; Browning’s Drug Store, supplies $4.05; G. A. Hawkins, dit­ to $'3,54; Exeter Legion, wreath $5.00; Ed. Treble, re-painting cart $2.00; Eddie Coombe®, labour $2.50 John Parsons, labour $3.75; Coun­ ty of Huron, Hospital fees $24.50; Exeter Public Utilities Commission, supplies 20c.; Oren Winer, trucking wo cd and gravel, $98.05; S. Winer, trucking gravel $55.20; Traquair’s Hardware, supplies $7.00. Adjournment by Rivers. J. W. Morley, Acting Clerk W \------------ -■ r _r- . —r —i-Biinim.- -iiiiuuji r-umiiK^—ji LEAVITT’SJTHEATRE THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY November 21st, 22nd, 23rd William Powell and Ginger Rogers “STAR OF MIDNIGHT” MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY November 25th, 26th, 27th Ven ar d Brock offers “Toonerville Folks” in a stage presentation, sketches, singing, dancing, music, comedy, roller skating with their old-t'imte orchestra—in .conjunction with the pictures Claudette Colbert in “THE GILDED LADYV AND POPEYE CARTOON REGULAR ADMISSION COMING: WALLACE BEERY in “WEST POINT OF THE AIR” RONALD COLEMAN in “THE MASQUERADERS” ... DANCE ... at the EXETER PAVILION,' on WEDNESDAY, NOV. 27th 'Old and New Time Dancing SHORTY BROCK AND HIS BAND Ad'miission 25c. plus tax “THE END OF THE LANE” A COMEDY-DRAMA IN THREE ACTS Under the auspices of the Exeter Bowling Club and the Tennis Club LEAVITT’S THEATRE, EXETER Tuesday & Wednesday, Dec. 10th & 11th CAST OF CHARACTERS Jim Denver (Jack) A Wanderer, of unikmo-wn parentage, Sila® Reed Harry Sanders (Hal) ......................................................... Bill Davis John Randall, a rich farmer.................................. Gordon Lamport Bud Nix, his hired man .............................................. J. M. Southcott Messenger Boy, “.Sure Thing,” .................. .......... ........ Raj* Pryde Corali Randal, John Randal’s only daughter.........Miss pearl Wood Ma Randal, her mother...................................Mteis Amelia Acliescn Ellen Seabright, Coral’s bosom friend ................. Miss Alina Brown Martha Elizabeth Ann, servant at the Randal’s .... Mrs, H. C. Carey Sessile Reed, an orphan ....................................... Miss O. Stevenson Mrs. Kate Sanders, Hal’s motlusr ....................... Miss Helen Dignan PLACE—-A San Francisco boarding house dud a farm in New York Synopsis of Acts ACT I—Early forenoon of a day in May ACT II—-Midday in August, three months later. ACT III—Afternoon, two. weeks later. MUSIC iSEfWW THE ACTS' — ADMISSION—H. S. Students 20c.; General Admission 30c.; Reserved Seats 40c. Tax included