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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1935-12-19, Page 4THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1935 THE EXETER T1MES-ADVOCATE LAID TO REST 35 B BB (Christinas Cbrrrtuujs anb a Nrni in AU During the past year we have endeavoured to give First-i class service to the public with the utmost in satisfaction. We have appreciated the liberal patronage of the public and. hope to merit a continuance of your favor. late Thomas his late resi- Saturday at­ CHRISTMAS CAKE AND CANDY ONLY FRESH AND DELICIOUS FRUITS ARE USED IN OUR CHRISTMAS CAKE SMILES AND CHUCKLES CHOCOLATES in hulk or boxes 50c. a pound ******** CRACKED WHEAT BREAD, FRUIT LOAVES, ETC. Almond Paste 40c a pound Leave your Christinas order at the Store or with our driver. — WE GUARANTEE ALL OUR PRODUCTS — We will cook your Christmas Fowl and deliver Christmas Morning. Phone 52. The funeral of the Harvey was held from dence, Andrew St-, on ternoon of last week, a private ser­ vice being held. The service was conducted by Rev. A. Page, of the James Street United churchj, of which the deceased was for many years one of the leading officials. Rev. J. W- Down, a life-long friend of the deceased paid splendid tribute to the sterling .Christian character of Mr. Harvey and of the high esteem in which he was held in the church and municipality, The floral tributes were very beautiful. The bearers were Messrs, Wm. Ward, Eli Coultis, Jos, May, B- W. F. Beavers, J, H. Jones and J. M. Southcott. Among those from a distance who were pre­ sent for the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Buswell and Helen, of Lucknow; Mrs. Rd. Blatchford, of Hensail; Mrs. Isaac Harvey, of London; Mr. and Mrs. Albert John­ ston, of West Wawanosh and Mr. and Mrs? Jas. McLeod, of London, Mrs. Johnston is remaining with her sister for a week, THAMES ROAD of Grand Bend, Mance Friday .Moore, at the Rev. J. B was a guest evening. The girls, have been making aprons this past month and proceeds ate to be sent to Charlton Sunday School, Northern Ontario to Jielp buy Christmas gifts for the children there. The Y, P, S. met ening at the church, taken by Mrs. Mair Education Educate? der of the evening social time and enjoyed by all pres­ ent. of the on Tuesday ev- The topic was , subject “Does ' The remain- was spent in a MIDDLETON'S BAKERY Moved to Dundas Mrs., E. J. Lowry and daughter, Miss Velma, left the latter part of last week for Dundas, where they will make their home with the form­ er’s son, Mr. Edgar Lowry, The best wishes of many friends will fol­ low them to their new home. MW WOODHAM Happy Christmas IN MEMORIAM This is our wish to all our customers and friends: May you enjoy the good things at Christmas time and through­ out the year to come, bWe take this opportunity of expressing our sincere thanks for the patronage that has been accorded us during the year. Again, to one and all we say “Happy Christmas” in memory of our dear father NICHOLAS BEAVER who died one year ago December 18th, •1934 The Family CREDITON EAST Wm. Hatter Mrs, Ross Taylor and son Orland have returned home after a lew weeks’ visit in St. Marys and Elim­ ville. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Jasney and daughter have moved into the house owned by Mr. Harry Trick. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Pfaff family' and Mr. John Pfaff, all Birr, spent Sunday with Mr. Mrs. Henry Pfaff Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Pfaff daughter Delores, of Woodham, Mr. and Mrs. George Brunzlow daughter, of Elimville, spent Mon­ day with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pfaff and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bullock. Mrs. Wm. Motz spent Wednesday in Exeter with Mrs. Edgar Horney and family. Mr. Melvin Edwards and Miss Evelyn Heaman and Mrs. J. .Sims spent last week in Ingersoll with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Edwards. and of and and and and Lumley School Concert A very pleasing afternoon concert was given by the pupils of Lumley school to a full house on Monday afternoon. After the varied and well given program the children pre­ sented a cantata under the direction of Mr. W. R. Goulding, A.T.C.M,, entitled “The Night Before Christ­ mas.” The quartette, Bob and Will Cann, Will Allison and F. Dawson contributed to the program, At the end of the program Miss Patrick was presented by her pupils with a handsome table mirror and vase. Although Miss Patrick has been at No. TO only the past year the pu­ pils had learned her way of control was through love rather than force and she was surprised and pleas­ ed with their gift in her approaching marriage. The Jadies then served hot coffee, cake and sandwiches which all enjoyed. The program was as follows: Chairman’s address; quartette, recitation, Margaret Cann; recitation, Eleanor Dawson, “Welcome”; dance, sailor’s hornpipe given by request twicq-; recitation, Jean Cann, “A Girl’s Remarks to her Stomach;” recitation, Bruce Glenn, “Not Very Bright;” dialogue, “Lem Heck’s Horse;” recitation, Jean McDougall, “Caleb’s , Court­ ship;” flag drill; duet, Jean Cann, Dorothy McDougall, “You Can’t Play in our Yard”; dialogue, “Paint­ ing the Chair”; recitation, Primer Class; recitation, Thelma Parker; Highland Fling; recitation, Lois Pym; recitation, Dorothy McDougall Star Drill, recitation, Beverley Mor­ gan; Cantata, “The Night Before Xmas.” Thames Road Mission Circle The annual meeting of the Thames Road Mission home of Mrs. tendance. The singing hymn Lord’s Prayer Mission Circle SWIFT CANADIAN CO. Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year Kindly accept our thanks for t|ie splendid patron­ age accorded us since we have been in business in Exeter. Exeter •/Phone 216 BIRTHS RAVELLE—At Grand Bend, on Tuesday, December 17th, to Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Ravelie, a daugh­ ter. The ANNUAL FIREMEN’S DANCE will be held in the TOWN HALL, PARKIHLL on — CHRISTMAS NIGHT, DEC. Walker’s Orchestra Admission 25c WINCHELSEA HARPLEY DEATHS CORNISH—In Exeter, on Wednes- nesday, December 18, 1935, Eliza Parrish, wife of John Cornish, in her 84th year. Funeral, Friday, December 20, at 2.30 p.m. RAVELLE—-Suddenly at his late residence, Blue Water Highway, in Stephen T’wp., on Monday, Dec. 16th, Joseph Ravelle in his 76th year. Funeral Wednesday after­ noon at Grand Bend United •Church, interment in Grand Bend cemetery. WHALEN CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Thomas Harvey and wish to express their sincere to the friends and neighbors kindness and sympathy extended during the illness and death of Mr. Harvey, and also for the floral tri­ butes and the loan of cars. ' especially desire to thank Rev. Page and Rev. Mr. Down. tain ily thanks for the They . Mr.- IN MEMORIAM TIERNEY—In loving memory Cora Tierney-, who_ passed away 21st, of Cora Tierney-, who passed three years ago, December 1932. Silent thoughts bring many a For one we miss and loved so Ever remembered by Husband, Daughter Betty, Father, Mother, Brothers and Sisters. tear dear, little The sparrow hunters o-f this com­ munity entertained their wives and lady friends- to a fowl supper at Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gunning’s home on Friday evening. The guests number- ed thirty-five. The evening was spent in games and cards. W. M. S. The December, meeting of the W. M. S. was held at the home of Mrs. Geo. Arksey with eight members and three visitors and four little folk present. The theme of the meeting “The (Spirit of Love and Forgiveness” with the president, Mrs. H. Squire in the chair. Merle Squire read the Scripture lesson. Mrs. .Mervin Johnson read the De­ votional Leaflet followed by prayer by Mrs. H. Squire. Letters were read from Miss Mary Brooks, -Strat­ ford, with a $5.00 donation to the Society and from Mrs. Taylor, of Exeter, regarding baby band. The 2nd chapter from the Study Book, "Christianity in Africa” was taken by Mrs. Hazelwood. Study leaflets on Africa were read by Mesdames Johnson, Gunning, Stewart and Og­ den. “The Legend of the Black Madonna” was read by Mrs. E. Squire. Singing and prayer by Rev. Mr. Stewart closed the meeting. The regular meeting of the Mis­ sion Circle met Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Ethel Copeland with the president, Mrs. W. Wynn, in the chair. The meeting opened with quiet music and singing of a hymn. Miss Rliea Mills led in pray­ er and Miss Avery read the Scrip­ ture lesson. Evelyn Cann read a poem; Ethel Copeland gave a story; Florence Kirk an- interesting story; and the,, president gave a prayer. At the close of the meeting the offic­ ers for the coming year were elect­ ed: Pres., Mrs. Wilbur Wynn; 1st Vice-Pres., Myrland Wynn; record­ ing secretary, Hilda Rundle; treas., Carrie Wynn; pianist, Violet Squire; assistant, Florence Kirk; temperance Uldene Rundle; floral, Laura Rundle (Christian Stewardship and Finance, Evelyn Camm; Literature, Annie Gilfillian; press reporter^ Viola Ja­ ques. On Wednesday evening last the (Sunday School executive and pastor_____ Rev. Mr. Lovegrove met in the base- tary and Treasurer gave their re- ment of the church and elected the‘ports. The Birthday Box of 1935 officers for the coming year which iwas then opened. Jean Ballantyne are as follows; superintendent, Mr. then took charge of the program. Fred Doupe; assistant Clarence j Hymn 5 9 was sung followed by the Gunning; recording secretary, Gary-! scrjpture and prayer by Anna Rohde J~" -----; treasurer, Gordon Sin-1 An interesting talk was given by ____ _ o Bible Class teacher, Mrs. G.• the White Gifts, which are sent to ; assistant, Mrs. D. Johnson ‘children! in the North at the Christ- then after were Mrs. 1st ♦ *> the at- by the Circle met at Mair with a good meeting opened 53, followed by in unison. The secre- don Camm; treasurer, Gordon Sin--An interesting talk was given clair; Missionary Secretary, _Evelyn Mrs. Mair on the appreciation Camm; Sinclair, . ________ - class 1, Young Men’s class, Mrs. niau Season. Collection was (Rev.) Lovegrove; assistant, Mrs. J.Haken followed by the roll call Squire; class 2, Young Ladies’ class Which the following officers Milton Hooper; assistant, Mrs, W.' elected for 1936: Hon. Pres., Switzer; class 3, “Willing Workers” [ Mair; Pres., • Evelyn Hunkin; Mrs. Wm. Mills; assistant, Mrs. F. Vice-Pres., Anna Rohde; 2nd Vice- Doupe; class 4, Harvey Parkinson; | pres., Jean Ballantyne; Secretary, 4assistant, Mr. George Wheeler, class Beth Ballantyne^ Treasurer, Lillian 15, Mrs. Mervin Copeland; assistant, Rhea Mills; class 6, Mrs. W. Rodd; assistant, Ethel Wilson; Class 7, G. Camm; assistant, Mrs. A. Rundle. The regular young people’s meet­ ing was held on Sunday evening i last with the Citizenship convenor, •Miss Janet Thompson in charge. | ................. _______ Those taking part in the. warship Dorothy ‘McCurdy; Birthday service were Hazel Gunning ge(,retaryi Vera Pollen. The' ing the Scripture lesson; Mr. William Mills sang a solo; a poem by Fred Parkinson and John Tomlinson led in prayer; a hymn was next sung and Miss Viola Jaques called the roll and read the'1 minutes of last meeting. A hymn was sung after which Miss Violet Squires favored with a solo; Mr. Clarence Gunning gave the topic “Looking Forward” and Gladwin Hooper read a prayer Another hymn was sung and Miss Janet Thompson closed the meeting in the usual way. F Miller; Supply Secretary, Dorothy McCurdy; Mite Box Secretary, J. Stone; Corres. Secretary, Ruby Chambers; Literary Secretary, Mrs. Lamport; auditors, Mary- Borland, Marjorie Etherington; lunch com­ mittee, Evelyn Hunkin; Jean Bal­ lantyne, Lillian Miller, Vera Pollen; pianist, Beth Ballantyne; assistant Box Secretary, ’ Vera Pollen. The' meeting closed with hymn 493, fol- . lowed by the Mizpah Benediction. A i dainty- lunch was served. ZION ■< ©hrisintas (Smitugg Try Lindenfield’s Hardware For Better and More Beautiful Gifts CHATIIAM GAS AND OIL WELLS E. P. Rowe, Toronto geologist, re­ ports that .his new well, Rowe-Bru- ette No. 2 is now down about 300 feet and work is progressing rapid­ ly. This Well is 650 feet south and east of Bruette No. 1 Gas and Oil Well which was brought in in Octo­ ber. Prairie No. 3 which paid nearly 25 per cent, in dividend^ for the first f ” " ............ now shot sary ton—-and as soon as this is complet­ ed, the crew will start in to drill Prairie No. <5—700 feet distant. Prairie 4 has been putting Gas in­ to the line of the .Southern Ontario Co. since October 10th and in four months of operation, is being cleaned out after being with nitro-glycerine'—a neces- action in all Wells in the Tren- Pocket Knives 25c to $1.35 Carving Sets $1.85 to $7.75 CHILD’S KNIFE, FORK AND SPOON SETS OF BEST QUALITY CHILD’S CUP AND SAUCER IN GRANITE OR ALUMINUM OVENWARE WITH FRAMES, BEAUTIFUL IN DESIGN AND MOST USEFUL $1.75 and $2.00 PYREX OVENWARE AT A RANGE OF PRICES ELECTRICAL GOODS Toasters 85c to $12.00 Curlers 95c and $1.25 Irons $2.85 to $5.70 Christmas Tree Lights $1.00 and $1.95 Extra Bulbs Coleman Lamps and Lanterns at reduced prices for this month only Mitts and Gloves for Men and Boys 20c to $1.50 pair Come in, Look over our stock at leisure. You are under no obligation to buy 'H Mr. and Mrs. Amos Francis, of St. Marys called on Mr. and Mrs. R. Fletcher on Tuesday last, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Godbolt and Mrs-. Harvey Godbolt spent Wednes­ day with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence„ Fletcher. j Mr., and Mrs. Nelson Hodgins, of near Granton, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Herman Foster. Don’t forget the Christinas Con­ cert held in Elimville church Friday evening, December 20th. Mr. Hector Murray who has 'spent the summer sailing on -the Great Lakes has arrived home to spend the winter with his brother Mr. R. Murray. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Love and Betty spent Sunday with Miss S. Taylor, of Grand Bend. Mrs. , Thermon has been home Mrs, G. Lovie, present. Mr. and Mrs. with friends in on Tuesday. Owing to the Rev. F. Lewin, of the Anglican church, ParkhiU, Mr Roy Munn and Mr. C. McPherson, conducted the service in Grace An­ glican chprch on Sunday. I-Iayter, of Detroit, visiting her mother who is quite ill at Hugh Lovie visited Exeter and London illness of the rector two of the laymen AUCTION SALE Of TOWNSHIP OF STEPHEN ■on Nomination & Election Public Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Electors of the Township of Stephen will be held in the Town I-Ialll The W. M. S. held their regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Melville Hern <on* Thursday afternoon December 5th .On account of the illness of th© President, Mrs. Warren" Brock, the 1st Vice-Pres., Mrs. Melville Hern had charge of the meeting, .Prayers were offered bp Rev. Peters; Scripture lesson- was read by Mrs. Ward Hern. The de­ votional leaflet “The Spirit of Love and Forgiveness” was read by Mrs. Charles Jaques. An instrumental duet was given byxMrs. Wilbur Bat­ ten and Mrs. George Brock which was enjoyed by all- The hymn "1 Hear a Voice ’Tis Soft and Sweet". Mrs, Peters read a leaflet entitled “The Childhood Of Jesus” Mrs. M. Hern and Mrs. James Earl were ap­ pointed to look after lunch for the coming year. At this time Rev. Mr. Peters took charge of the elec­ tion of officers which were as fol­ lows: Pres., Mrs. R. E. Pooley; 1st, Vice-Pres., Mrs. Melville Hern; 2nd Vice-President, Mrs. J. T. Hern; Re­ cording .Secretary and Press Secre­ tary, Mrs. Wellington Brock and CREDITON, on MONDAY, DECEMBER 30th, 1935 at One o’clock in the afternoon for the purpose of making and receiving Nominations for Reeve, Deputy Reeve and Councilmen. And (further Notice is -hereby giv­ en that in the event of more candi- dades being proposed and qualifying for any. particular office, than re­ quired tio be elected, the proceedings will be adjourned until MONDAY, JANUARY Otli, 1936 When Polls will -be open at 9 a.m. at the following places as fixed by the Township by-law: . Poll 1, Mills’ (Shop, Lot ®, Con. 1, Nelson Baker, D. R. O., William Wille-rt, Poll -Clerk. Poll 2, Penhale’s Kitchen, Lot 20, -Con. 2, Preston Dearing, D.R.O., W. J. Stanlake, Poll Clerk. Poll 3, Wenzel’s Barber Shop Lot 11, Con. 6, G. Nicholson, D.R.O., C. G. Morlocik; Poll Clerk. Poll 4, Town Hall, Lot 1'0, Con. 7, J. T. Hirtzel D.R.O., Ed. Beaver, Poll Clerk. Poll ’5, O’Rourke’s Kitchen, Lot' 10, Con. 12, Pat. Sullivan, D.R.- O., Jas. Mawhinney, P. C. P-oll 6, Bender’s Store,- Lot 23, Con-. NB, E. G. Kraft, D.R.'O., Ches. Gaiser, IPoll Clerk. Poll 7, Sweitzer’s Kitchen, Lot 10, Con. 17, John Houlahan, D.- R.O., Major Baker, Poll Clerk. Poll 8 ,Pol'lock’si Store, Lot 40, Con. SB, Russell Pollock, D.R.O., William Hicks, Poll Clerk. Poll 9, W-anneFs House, Lot 1, Sauble Con., W. ■Oliver, D.R.O., Isaac Bastard Poll Clerk. And all Electors are hereby quested to take notice and govern themselves- accordingly. HERBERT K. EILBER, Returning Officer Crediton, December 6t-h, 2935. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE The undersigned auctioneer has received instructions to sell by pub­ lic auction at Exeter, Corner of Wil­ liam and Victoria Streets, the estate of the late Mrs. Lewis Love, on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21st at 2 p.m. the following: Kitchen cook stove, small heater, day bed and mattress-, couch, rug, 2 beds, 2 springs, 2 mattresses, 12 kitchen chairs, sideboard, 2 com­ modes, dresser, pictures, 2 rockers, chairs, kitchen table, small desk, small cupboard, 2 china basins, picture, quantity of sealers, wash boiler, washing small table, wash fruit machine, lawn mower, garden tools. TERMS—CASH FRANK TAYLOR, Auctioneer B. Jr., re- NOTICE Under the provisions of The On­ tario Companies Act, The Ross-Tay­ lor Company Limited hereby gives public notice that it will make ai>pli- cation to His Honour the Lieuten­ ant-Governor of Ontario for leave to surrender its charter on and from a day to be fixed by the Lieutenant- Governor in Council. THE ROSS-TAYLOR COMPANY LIMITED -By its Solicitors GLADMAN & STANBURY Exeter, Ontario Dated at Exeter, Ont. this 16 th day of December, A.D. 1935. ♦ NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all creditors and others having claims against ‘The Ross-Taylor Company, Limited, are required to forward their claims duly proven to the undersigned on’ or before the iSixth day of January,, A.D. 1936. AND NOTICE IS FURTHER GIV­ EN that after the said date the Di­ rectors will proceed to distribute the assets of ’the said’ Company having regard only to the claims of which they then shall have notice. DATED at Exeter, Ont. this 16 th day -of December, A.D. 19 35. GLADMAN & STANBURY, Exeter, Ontario Solicitors for the said Company 3.CLL —J Li the Mrs. .Ephriam He-rn; Cor. See’y., Mrs first 10 days put through 1,250,00v George Brock; Treasurer, Mrs. Jas.I Earl; Mission Band (Leaders, Mrs,Mrs- Angus Earl; and CUbiC feet. (han, miaow-. Rowe-Dupliette No. 1 which came Warren Brock, Mrs. in as an immense Gas Well in Octo- Christian Stewardship Sec'y., ber and developed a big flow of OillAss’t., Mrs. Milton Brock, Mrs. Ward the morning following the earth-! Hern-; Strangers’ Sec’y., Mrs. W. J. quake, Oct. 31st, is delivering Gas Brockl; Baby Band Sec’y., Mrs. J. T. the morning following the earth-! to the Southern Ontario Gas Co. ami the Oil is being taken to the.Imper­ ial Oil Co.’s depot at Oil .Springs, the latter at a price of $2.17 per barrel. - . The location of Rowe-Bruette No. 2 and Prairie No. 5 have been select­ ed having regard to the indicated easterly extension of the fractured zone in the Trenton limestone, as brought to light by the various Wells drilled along this trend dur­ ing 1935,, whore major gas and oil production has been obtained. E, P. Rowe’s Tillsonburg Wells, thirteen in number, will disburse $2400 to the various Interest hold­ ers this week—-all moneys being paid by the Guaranty Trust Co., of Toron­ to. This compares to $1300 last month and $500 the month previous. During the first year of operation 'these Wells show an annual return of 21.29 per cent, of the Invested] capital. | Hern; Mite Box Sec’y., Mrs. Charles Jaques, Edith Earl; Associate Help­ ers’ See’y., Mrs. Wilbur Batten; Temperance See’y., Mrs. John Johns Mrs. Allen Jaques; Missionary Monthly See’y., Mrs. Harold Horn; Pianist and Assistant, Mrs. George Brock, Mrs. AIL Brock; Flower Committee, Mrs. Harold Hern, Mrs. T. Morley, Mrs. E, Hern; auditors, Mrs. James Earl, Mrs. Allen Jaques. At the close of the meeting lunch was iserved.The Sunday School entertainment will be held in the Church on Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Hern and little daughter returned home on Monday after spending«the past week, in Ex­ eter with their aunt Mrs. Herman Kyle and other friends. Miss Norma ^Finkbeiner spent -Thursday of last week at her homo near Creditoil, 5 Shopping"Days/ till Christmas Make all the family happy with Furniture Gifts this Christmas We have gifts for Mother and Dad, Sister and Brother We deliver Christmas Eve E. R. HOPPER