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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1937-02-11, Page 1.*T BSTABLISHED 1873 I 1 I*st e L* EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 11th, 1937 Sixty-Third Year S? Men’s Fine Worsted Pants On Sale at $3.75 pair Here is a real bargain in Men’s Fine English Worsted Pants. About 30 pairs in the lot. These pants are out of $25.00 suits, where there were two pair of pants but the customer took only one pair. On sale, to clear them out, this week only at $3.75 a pair. Men’s Overcoat Sale Still On Several high grade dark grey or black Winter Overcoats still to sell in plain or Guard models at $10.00, $13.95 and $15.00 and Horsehide Windbreakers at $7.95 each Men’s Heavy Rubber Boots at $2.98 a pair These are extra value made with white soles, wear like a pig’s nose at $2.98 Women’s Velvet Overshoes Black or Brown, Goodrich, Kaufman, or Gutta Percha to clear at $2.69 pair. If yo«r overshoes are getting shabby, here is your opportunity to get a new pair at a low price. New Sunworthy Wallpapers Get your papering done early before the paperhangers are real busy. We can supply you with wallpapers at very low prices; also a full range of high grade pa­ pers in both plain or floral styles and a number of bundle lots for smaller rooms. Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday Quick Quaker Oats, large package ... 20c. Del Marz Niblets Corn.................2 tins 21c. Lily Chicken Haddie ................. 2 tins 27c. Fry’s Cocoa ......................... 1-2 lb. tins 22c. Phone 32 1i Prunes, large, sweet ................... 2 lbs. 23c. Peanut Butter in bulk ............... 2 lbs. 25c. Royal York Tea, black or mixed 1-2 lb 25c Red Band Jelly Powders ....... 6 pkgs. 25c. Jones & May Phone 32 1 ••• Here is Real News .... KENO .... In the Club Rooms of the Canadian Legion This Spring we are privileged to present each Chick Startena customer with an attractive and reliable brooder thermomet ­ er ‘ Absolutely Free” with each two bags of Startena. Get yours now. C. I. L. Cattle and Hog Mineral, per cwt $3.00 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY Uth 8.30 p.m. 15 rounds 15 prizes Chicken, Picnic Hamte, and Groceries Door Prize Admission 25c. Chick feeders Chick founts 20c & up Buttermilk Feeders 25c & up 10c & up Milk feeders ................... 75c ANNOUNCEMENT New Brooder Stoves See the new 1937 model of Royal Brooder Stoves, wider and heavier grate, double draft control with cast pipe, new style wire-bound canopy with quarter section hinged. 1,000 Chick cap., 56-inch Hover, grate 1094 inches, $19.00 A social evening will be held in the Oddfellow’s Hall, Wednesday, February 17th at 8 p.m. Members of the Order and their wives or lady friends and the widows of deceased brethren are cordially invited. Lad­ ies please provide lunch. C. KESTLE, N. G. Now is the time to have you syrup pans made and pails re-’’ paired. Consult us on your requirements. Traquair’s Hardware Saturday evening the wind was in the west and was bleak and cold. Early Monday morning rain visited Western Ontario leaving the roads covered with a sheet of ice. Motor travelling was very dangerous and pedestrians had to pick their way around with extreme caution. Messrs. J. A. Traquair, R. B. Wil­ liams and Earl Whiting left Monday morning by special train for a four day tour to the experimental farm and research laboratories of Purina Mills at St. Louis, Mo. About five hundred persons joined in the trip which should foe one of real interest and enjoyment Who will be the lucky winners in the Times-Advocate draw for prizes which talkies place Saturday evening next at 8.30? The names will be placed in a box and the person whose name is ion the first ticket drawn will receive $5.00. The next five will receive $2.00 each and the next ten will receive $1.00 each. If you have not already renewed your subscription do it now. EXETER COUNCIL February 8th, 1937 The regular meeting of the Mun­ icipal Council was held with all members present. The minutes of the meeting held January 26, 1937 were read and adopted on motion of Councillors Hern and May, Car. Messrs. Geo. Howard and Wm. Ward members of the Exeter Hor­ ticultural Society waited on the Council soliciting a grant on behalf of the Society. Motion per South­ cott and May that a grant of $75. bp. given. Carried. IFire Chief Weekes asked that one hundred feet of hose be secured for the Department as some lengths of the old hose were not not reliable. Granted on motion of Dignan and Hern. Carried. Messrs. J. M. Southcott and J. H. Jones on behalf of the Community Arena asked that an electric light be placed on- the street leading to 'the,5 Arena. Per motion of South­ cott and May that the Council re­ commend to the 'Public Utilities Commission the erection of extra light or lights as may be agreed up­ on. 'Carried. I Mr. Frank J. Sims asked to have some trees trimmed which are close to his house at the corner of Carl­ ing and Sanders streets. Granted subject to the Street Commission­ er’s supervision on motion of Hern and Southcott. Carried. Mr. pearce, relief officer, ad­ dressed the council regarding some changes in the fixing of penalties and discounts. The same will be sidered at a later date. Messrs. Harness, .Skinner Walper waited on the Council ing aid on behalf of the Band, ing a report of the receipts and ex­ penditures fox- 1936 and asked for an annual grant of $500.00 Grant­ ed on motion of May and Dignan money to be paid as required. Car. Circulars were The following from the office Treasurer of the Association, Toronto. The Canadian Law List Publish­ ing Co, Toronto regarding new books on Assessment and rating. Both of these ordered fyled. A notice from the office of the Inspector -of Weights _ and Scales, regarding Town Scale's. Committee reported that the repairs were un­ der way. Miss L. M. Jeckell, iSecretary- Treasurer of the Public Library Board gave a written request from the Board for an annual grant of $950.00, payable quarterly. Grant­ ed on motion of Hern and Dignan. Carried. The deferred action regarding the resignation of Mr. Wm. Coates as’ a member of the Community Hall, Board was considered. Per motion of Hern and May that the motion as made at the meeting held January 26, 1937 appointing members of the Council Community Hall Board be drawn. -Carried. The election members from the Council on Board to be considered at the meeting. Per Southcott and Dignan Mr. Clarence Pickard be appointed a member of the Community Hall Committee. Carried. Per Southcott and Hern that the resignation of Mr. Coates on the Community Hall be accepted and that Mr. Thos. Pryde be appointed thereto. The account of Mr. Wm. Hodgert regarding trips to London was re­ ferred to the Reeve for correction. The following accounts and ordered paid; A. J. Hamilton, labor $4.20; Municipal World scriptions $9.00; W. C. Pearce, re­ lief officer $10.13. Relief accounts—II. Bierling sup­ plies, $1.60; Jas. J. Bowey, coal $10.00; Browning’s Drugstore 75c.; S. J. V. Cann, supplies $1.50; Frank Coates, ditto $7.'6O; Wm. Hatter, ditto $7.30; Jones & May ditto $24.- 35; Wm. Middleton, supplies Town Hall $2.80; Rollie Motz, $•8.00; Wm. Partlo, shoes H. C. Rivers, supplies, Town $7.10; H. T. Rowe, coal G. Seldon, coal $20.00; Bros., supplies $12.06; meat $6.60. Passed on Dignan and Hern. iBy-law No. 2, 1937. A by-law making appointments -of several officials and fixing remunerations for 193!7 was given its necessary readings and was passed on motion of councillors Hern and Southcott and carried. Adjournment by Hern. J. Senior, Clerk con- and ask- Glv- laid on the table: letters were read of the iSecretary- Ontario Municipal on the with- of the next were C. Ltd. NOTICE We wish to inform all ers and friends that we able to open our shop been closed for the past owing to illness. our custom- are again which, has two mouths that read Hall sub- supplies $2.50; Hall $36.00; R. Southcott C. Tahton, motion of Carried. The World Day of Prayer will be observed on February 12th. The Women’s organizations of the four churches will unite in James Street Church for the service at 3 p.m. In the evening a service of worship for "‘bo held p.m. the girls’ organizations will in the same church at 7.15 Helen Brock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brock, who has been ser­ iously ill in the Children’s War Memorial Hospital, London, still re­ mains in< a critical condition, BOARD OF EDUCATION I The inaugural meeting of the , Board of Education was held on Wednesday evening, February 3rd, in the Exeter Library at 7.30. All members present. Rev. Mr. Elliott opened the meet­ ing with prayer and scripture read­ ing. The Reeve, Mr. W. D. Sanders, ' administered the oath qif allegiance to the mehrbers, after which the dec­ laration of office was subscribed to , by the re-elected members. . Mrs. Beavers then presented a gavel to the Board, which was re­ ceived by the chairman who extend­ ed to Mrs. Beavers their thanks and appreciation. The following order of business was then submitted and approved. Per R. N. Creech and Mrs. Beav­ ers: That Mr, May be re-appointed chairman ifor the coming year. Per J. M. Southcott and C. V. Pickard; That R. N. Creech be vice- chairman,. Per W. H. Dearing and G. Law- son: That treas. P.er Mrs. That Miss library representative for 1937- 38 and 39. Per C. V. Pickard and J. N. Willis that Mr, Jas. Morley foe library rep­ resentative for 1937 replacing Rev. Mr. Hunt (resigned.) Per R. N. Creech and bridge that chairman- or man and sec’y treas. be to sign cheques for the year’s busi­ ness. Per G. Lawson and W. H. Dearing That date o’f meeting be the second Monday, also that the chairman be empowered to call a special meet­ ing at any time for consideration of special business on, 24 hours’ notice, or that any three members may re­ quest the chairman to do so or any five ratepayers. Per J. M. Southcott and R. N. Creech: That $100 of the Board’s appropriation foe paid over to Rink Committee. Per R. N. Creech and G. Lawson: That requisition from placed at same amount $9,000. Per G. Lawson and a rd: That- the Committees 'remain as last year. )The High School principal’s re­ port was read per chairman, also that of the Public School principal. Per A. O. Elliot and J. N. Willis: That the two reports be adopted, supplies as desired be purchased and cheque for $21.74 foe given Mr. Waghorn for agricultural purposes as per recommendation of principal. iF. J. Delbridge reported purchase of a car of coal. Per A. O. Elliot and Mrs. Beavers: That cheque foe sent to Mr. Martin for $75 in payment of piano. Per 'C. V. Pickard and R. N. Creech: That the following accounts be paid. Traquair’s Hardware, supplies $29.- 27; S. M. Sanders, supplies '$35.40; Imperial Oil Co., supplies $21,611; IT. C. Coates, welding 75c; Times Printing Co., supplies $3.20; Hawkins, supplies $11.77. Communication from Miss Brown was read asking permission to, have a High iSch-ool dance. This was granted on motion of Messrs. Law- son and Elliot, with approval ’of the use .of the new gymnasium. Matter of drinking fountains' was left in hands of Building and Grounds Com. with power to act. Per A. O. Elliot, adjournment. K. MacFaul, Sec’y I Miss MacFaul be sec’y- Beavers and G. Lawson: Jeckell foe re-appointed F. J. Del- vice ich air­ empowered council be as last year, C. V. Pick- G. A. Mr. Arthur Rundle, who recently underwent an operation for appen­ dicitis im Victoria Hospital, London, returned to his .home Monday. J — HOT — Roast Beef Supper » — on — TUES., — m — James Street Church Under the auspices of the James St. Women’s Association A program will be given- Supper served from 5.30 to 8 p.m. Admission 35c. and 25c. BROTHER DIES Mrs. R. N. Rowe received word Sunday of the death of her brother, Dr. W*m. Thomas Holloway, retired, dentist and mayor o<f Peterboro in 1926 and 1927. He was in his 64th year. Dr. Holloway was born in Clinton and started dental practice in Wingham. He moved to Peter­ boro 30 years ago. He was a member of the Peterboro Golf Club past master of the Corinthian Lodge A. F. & A. M., member of the Peterboro Club and a warden of St. John’s Anglican church. He is survived by his wife and sister. ACCIDENT A wagon in which Mr. Wesley Webber, of the Highway south or Exeter was Tiding was completely demolished in an accident which also involved a motor car and a truck about two miles south of town Thursday of last week. George Penhale, of Bayfield, was driving south and was turning out to pass the wagon driven by Mr. Webber when he collided with a Lake of the Wood truck coming north driven by Charles Flood. William Faulkner, a ipassenger in the Penhale car was badly cut and was brought to the office of Dr. Dunlop for treatment. Mr. Webber had a foot injured. The accident was investigated by Traffic Officer Wm. Robinson and a charge of reckless driving was laid against Mr. Penhale. ANNUAL MEETING James St. United church held their congregational meeting Wednesday evening of last week with a good at­ tendance. Devotional exercises were conducted by the pastor, Rev. A. Page. Reports were received from the various organizations. Mr. Clar- ise Snell, Treasurer of the Board of Stewards, reported an increase of more than $500 over the previous year and that the building fund debt had been wiped out. A bequest of $100 had ‘been received from the es­ tate of the late Geo. Pulleyiblanki and notice had been received of a simil- iar bequest from the estate of the late Mrs. Amy. The Willing Work­ ers’ Auxiliary reported a like bequest for the late Mrs. Amy. The amount raised for the Missionary and Main­ tenance Fund was $1,698.71 and in addition the W. M. S. raised $458.; the Willing Workers Evening Aux­ iliary $300; the Mission Band $47; the Mission Circle $18.40 and the Baby Band $7'. 6 7 making a total for missions of $2529.79. The Women’s Association raised $847.24. The fol­ owing members were elected to the Session for three years, E. Linden­ field, C. V. Pickard,'J. M. Southcott, W. C. Keddy and Dr. W. E. Weekes; to the Board of Stewards for three years, V. J. Kestle, H. Perkins, W. H. Moise, Wm. Coates, Dr. H. H. Co­ wan; auditors, C. V. Pickard and Dr. Weekes. A vote of appreciation of their services was extended to the Pastor and his wife, Rev. A. and Mrs. Page. iAt the conclusion, of the business the ladies served lunch and a social hour was enjoyed. The Exeter High School Athletic Association ANNUAL DANCE IN THE NEW ARENA FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19 TH OTTO HENDERSON’S ORCHESTRA Regular Broadcasters over CJGS Former Pupils and Friends Invited Tickets may be secured from Doris Harvey, Marion Gladman or at Walker’s Drugstore Admission 50c. each including tax THOS. COATES