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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1937-02-25, Page 1j Si ESTABLISHED 1873 r i t* A EXETER,. ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 25th, 1937 New Spring Curtain Materials THE SPRING CURTAIN MATERIALS ARE NOW IN STOCK We have a very large stock suitable for any room in the house at very reasonable prices. We have'also a good stock of made up curtains. “Jean Gordon” House Dresses at $1.00 Jean Gordon House Dresses are the best house dresses we know of for $1.00. The styles are good and Prints fast in color. AH sizes from 14 to 44. , i? SPECIAL—5 dozen good quality House Dresses at 75c. each. Sunworthy Wallpapers Beautiful plain or pattern papers to suit any room. Now is the time to do some papering before the paper-hangers are rushed. We also have a few real nice bundle lots of Living-Room papers and some low price lots suitable for bedrooms and kit­ chens. Sale of Young Men’s Suits at $12.00 each We have about 18 suits, sizes 35 to 38 in plain blue and stripes, single or double breasted, which we offer at $12.00 each. Regular price was $20.00 so the cloths are real good weight. And we still have a few good overcoats to clear at $12. to $15. and a few colored coats at $8.00 each. 36-inch English Sateen on Sale at 29c a yard 6 webs good quality English Sateen, 36 inches wide, exceptional value for comfor­ ters at 29c. yard. Large Comforter Batting 72 by 90 inches, very special value at 50c. each. t . - ________________-— -------------------------------------------------------— Of Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday Royal York Coffee........... Crown Brand Corn Syrup Pearl White Naptha Soap 1 lb. tin 33c. 2 lb. tin 16c. 5 lb. tin 35c. .... 7 bars 25c. Libby’s Tomato Catsup...12 oz. bottle 14c. Kellogg’s All Bran, mixing spoon free, 20c. Good Spy Apples 11 qt. bas. 50c. bus. $1.50 Walker’s Soda Biscuits 1 lb bag 2 for 25c. Jones & May Phone 32 KENO ■ ■■■ Sixty-Third Year • ••Here is Real News...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 Chick feeders Chick founts 20c & up Buttermilk Feeders 25c & up 10c & up Milk feeders ................... 75c 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 10% inches, $19.00 Now is the time to have you syrup pans made and pails re­ paired. Consult us on your requirements. Traquair’s Hardware A heavy downpour of raini visited this section Sunday afternoon last­ ing only a few minutes. Later in the day a heavy windstorm passed over.’ The roof was blown off of Dr. Flet­ cher's garage and a number of trees were blown down in the country. The Exeter 'Concert Band provid­ ed a splendid musical concert in Leavitt’s Theatre (Sunday evening after the Church services. Owing to the inclement weather the* attend­ ance was not large, A splendid pro­ gram wag given under the leader­ ship'Of Mr. Ted Walpar. A cornet duett ‘Was played by Alvin Linden­ field and Allen panhale. FREAK EGG Milton Russell, of Hay Township, wag surprised recently when among the hens’ eggs gathered there was one as large as "’a goose egg, but soft shelled. Inside it was an or­ dinary egg, hard shell containing yolk and white. IT pays to advertise The child’s green muff advertis­ ed last week as lost has been ite- turhed to tbe Tlmes-Advocate. It Fas found (by Mr Frank ooates. 1 i 1 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25th 15 Good Prizes 8.30 p.m. Admission 25c. The regular monthly meeting of the Exeter Branch of the Canadian Legion will be held in the Legion rooms on Friday, February 26th at 8.30 p.m. All members are re­ quested to be present. THE LATE WM. MITCHELL Mr. Wm. Mitchell passed away rather suddenly at his home Huron Street, Tue'sday evening in his 73rd year. The deceased had been ill for over a week with heart trouble but he was thought to be improving when he suffered a stroke and pas­ sed away. The deceased was born in Stephen Township and with the exception of about six years in the West, his life has been spent in this commuity. He was married to Miss Alice Evans, who with a family of nine children, survive, viz: Mrs. G. Sheere, of Brantford; Wellington, of Sherlock-, Mich.; Ed., of Vancouver, B.C.; Earl, of Toronto; Wilbur, of Winnipeg; Mrs. Norman McDonald, Clifford and Mrs. Fred Smith, of town and Mrs. Alex Johns, Lucan. He is also survived by two .brothers and five sisters, Wesley, of Vancouv­ er; Mark, of town; Mrs. Chris. Rau ahd Mrs. Wilson Anderson, of 'Credi­ ton; Mrs. Herb. Mitchell, of London; Mrs. Frank Sweet, of Sarnia and Mrs.»John Morley, of town, also 37 ■grand children and 12 great grand children. Arrangements for the fun­ eral have hot been made at time of writing awaiting word from the family.some of Miss Love, teacher of the Room at the Exeter P. S. Is through illness and Mrs. supplying in her place, Primary off duty Ellis 1 EXETER COUNCIL Monday, February 22nd, 1937 A regular meeting of the munici- , pal c.oumcil was held, absent the Reeve and Councillor Hern through • illness. Councillor Dignan was asked to take the chair on motion of Council­ lors May and Southcott. Carried. In- the absence of the Reeve and Councillor Hern the reading of the minutes were deferred and only mat­ ters demanding immediate attention to be considered. A communication was read from a representative of the T. S. Halpin & Co., Mount Brydges, Mr. R. O. Maur, requesting the members of council to kindly come and inspect a model of a minatwre bowling alley on exhibition at the Central Hotel. Mr, Southcott reported having seen the same. A petition asking for a street light at the head of Wellington iSt. east and in front of Mr. Dow’s resi­ dence was read. The council will investigate. -Other communications and circul­ ars were laid over.I The following list of accounts were iread and ordered paid: James P. Bowey, coal Town Hall $29.30'; Grigg’s Stationery, envelopes 20'c; Public Utilities Commission, bulbs Town Hall 40 c; J. M. Roberts, County Clerk, hospital fees $7.00; Wm. Andrews, labor R. & B. $(4.25; | Cliffon’d Brin'tnell, labor, scales $4.- 55; Hector Heywood, labor, scales $4.55. Passed on motion of May and Southcott and carried. Mr. Nelson; Statton, Forest, again asked regarding securing a billiard and pool room license, stating that he had a visit with the Reeve at his home during the day and they had discussed several points in connec­ tion with the issue. The members replied that they preferred to wait for a full • council meeting before committing themselves. Meeting adjourned by Councillor Southcott.'i Tuesday, February 23rd, 19'37 The members of the council met in the office of the Clerk as per ar­ rangement of themselves. Those present were the full membership of council. The Reeve, being ill, was not able to be present. (Councillor Dignan was asked to preside on motion of Southcott and Hern. Carried. 'Councillor’ Southcott expressed the wishes of the council and moved that 'Councillor Dignan interview Solicitor F. W. Gladman regarding the council’s powers in prohibiting the granting of a license for a bil­ liard and pool room within the lim­ its of the corporation. To secure a written reply. Seconded by cillor Hern.. Adjournment by Councillor J. Senior, Coun- May. Clerk A CLAIM TO NOTORIETY Huron county has a claim to no­ toriety which in the future may bring thousands of tourists to this community and be second in fame only to that of Callendar. The arriv­ al of the 2Ust babe to the home of 1 Mr. and Mrs. James Masse, of the I Blue Water Highway, has brought newspaper and camera men to theilr home and with story and pictures the daily press have featured the latest arlrival together with a his­ tory of the family. Twenty-one children and all living is believed to be a record in the province. The genial Mr. Masse has agreed to open his home to the tourist trade where visitors may examine the j family record, sign theilr names in a visitor’s book and in turn se­ cure from Mirs. Masse her auto­ graph, and in time, no doubt, a pic­ ture, of the family. Mr. Franklin Delbridge, of town, -who for years hag been a firiend of the family, has a signed contract with Mr. Masse, for publicity purposes and he is now formulating plans to attract the tourist trade. The Blue Water I Highway has ireceived much public­ ity throughout the United States and is popular with the. motoring public. The added attraction of visiting the home of the largest family in the province will further popularize this iroute for tourists. Mr. Delbridge is convinced that the larger centres would welcome the opportunity of seeing this family be­ fore the footlights and it is quite possible that a stage appearance may be airranged sometime in tihe future. The family talk both Eng­ lish and French fluently. Just what will be the outcome of this latest publicity idea remains to be seen but it appears to have splendid pos­ sibilities. 95TH BIRTHDAY Mrs. Hannah (Sanders, of the 3rd concession of Stephen Township, observed her 95th birthday, Wed­ nesday, February 17th, at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. George Walker. Mrs. .San­ ders is in fair health and in posses­ sion of all her faculties. .She recalls quite vividly the early pioneer days in this community. Relatives from Kitchener and Toronto called on her birthday ahd many congratulatory messages were received from Van­ couver, London, Wingham, /Seaforth and Clinton. The Tlmes-Advocate joins with her many friends in ex- i tending congratulations and best is wishes for many more years of j health and happiness. OPENING OF ARENA POSTPONED Owing to the lack of ice the open­ ing of the Exeter Arena has been postponed and the visit of the Lon­ don Skating club to- Exeter on Friday evening has had to be cancelled. In case the weather turns cold and ice­ making is possible the arena will atopened with a local carnival, date to be fixed later. be a UNDERWENT OPERATION Mrs. Harry Carroll, of Biddulph, underwent an operation in Victoria Hospital, London, on Friday last, and her condition is quite favorable. Mrs. Ross Hern, of Uslborne, un­ derwent an operation in Victoria Hospital, London, on Monday, and she is doing as well as can be ex­ pected. On Tuesday of this week Mrs. Alex Jahns, of Lucan, underwent an operation in Victoria London. Latest reports she is doing nicely. Hospital, are that HIGH SCHOOL DANCE The annual “At Home” of the Athletic Society of the Exeter High School was held, in the new gymnas- ium on Friday evening last. Under the able direction of'Lome Howey the gymnasium was effectively dec­ orated with the school colors of red, black and gold. On one wall was a large E. H. S. crest adorned with three shields won at the county track meet last fall and on a table underneath were on view ‘ the cups won at the same event. A modernistic refreshment booth was erected at one end of the hall and at the other end was the orchestra and chairs .for the patrons and pat­ ronesses. Otta Henderson’s or­ chestra of C.J.C.S. Stratford accom­ panied by a girl soloist delighted the large crowd of pupils, ex-pupils and friends. The .guests were received by the staff, pisses Alma Brown, Helen Jones, Zetta Mark and Messrs. E. J. Wethey and G. C. Koch. The fol­ lowing patrons and patronesses were also in attendance: Mr. and Mirs. W. G. Medd, Mir. Wm. May, Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Creech, Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Elliot, Mirs. B. W. F. Beavers and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Delbridge. Highlights of the evening were the Grand March, Balloon Dance, Serpentine Dance and Lucky Spot Dance. Lorraine Atkinson and Al­ ta Harvey entertained at intermis­ sion with a novelty tap dance. An interesting feature of the ev­ ening was the presentation of a shield by Mr. Wm. May, chairman of the School Board, to the school for the local field day. The win­ ners of last fall were called to the IN HOSPITAL M.r. John Kleinfeldt is toria Hospital, London. Miss Agnes Cutting went don Monday for treatment toria Hospital. Mrs. J. G. Dow, who has.... ....... in. Victoria Hospital, London, fol­ lowing a recent operation is improv­ ing nicely. Mr. Wm. J. Veal, of Winchelsea,. _ , , , _ . , ,who recently underwent an operation ^ron^ an<^ congratulated by him. ill in Vic- to Lon- in Vic- heen ill in Victoria Hbspital, London, has been transferred to the Westminster Hospital where he is convalescing nicely. 'Mr. Daniel Hodgson, of Centralia is at present in St. Joseph’s Hospit­ al, London, for treatment, having gone down on Wednesday. His many friends will hope for his speedy storation to health. ORGANIZE FOR VOLLEY BALL re- On Wednesday evening of last week the men of the town interested in volley ball set up an organization with Mr. Harry Lewis, as president; Rev. D. >C. Hill, vice-president and S. ,B. Taylor, secretary-treasurer. A league is Ibeinig. formed and a re­ presentative from each team entered will be a member of the executive R. iSnell represents the mechanics and Jack Paisley the business-men. Volley ball and .basket ball will ibe played Wednesday and Friday enings at the Arena. The men showing considerable interest in game. i These were Phyllis Prouty, Grace 'Snell, Grace Beckler, Robert Dinney Ralph Delbridge and Austin Fahner senior intermediate and junior champions respectively. He con­ gratulated the school on winning the County Track and Field Cham­ pionship last fall. Mr. W. G. Medd, Honorary President of the Huron AtMetic Association formally pre-, seated to the school the cups and shields won at Field Day. He cal­ led. to tihe front the individual champions of that day Winnie White, Hazel Hern and Austin Fahner. The applause of the guests testified their approval. Mr. E. J. Wethey, M.A., acted as master of ceremonies. Among the out of town guests who were in Misses Patricia Delbridge, Mary Grafton; Grafton Cochrane, Alvin Bell and Rowe Dinney, of London, and- Miss Ruth Kleinstiver, of Dashwood. attendance Martin, were: Bernice Messrs. SOCIAL EVENING ev- are the DIED IN EXETER passed on San- The de­ The members of the I. O. O. F. with their wives or lady friends en­ joyed a social evening in the lodge rooms Wednesday evening of last week. There were 26 tables of pro­ gressive euchre. Mirs. M. Coates and Miss M. Day tied for ladies’ high and the cut was won by Miss Day. Mr. Cecil Laing won the gents’ high and Mr. J. Triebner won the lone hands. A short program was car­ ried out with Miss Hazel Smith giv­ ing several recitations and Earl Heywood singing several selections with .guitar accompaniment. Visitors were present from London and speeches were made by Bros, son and James, of that city. Clark Fisher was master of monies and he was ably assisted by Bros. .Clarise Snell and Wm. Balk­ will. A very sumptuous lunch, pro­ vided by the ladies, was served at the close. short Dick- Bro. -cere- THE LATE JOHN GREB Con-Mr. John Greb, of the 2nd _ cession of Hay Township, passed away Thursday of last week fol­ lowing a paralytic stroke wihich he suffered the previous evening. For several months he had not been well but had been able to be around. The deceased was born at Brace­ bridge and when a young man came to the 14th concession of Stephen with his parents. For the past 19 years he had lived on the 2nd of Hay. He was united in marriage with Amy Otterbein who predeceas­ ed him by 14 years. He is survived by a family of nine children: Ed., of Kansas City, Mo.; Gordon, of .Salina, Kansas; Leonard of Alton, Ili.; Harry, of Kirkland Lake; Ir­ vine, Lucy, Lily, Wesley and Mel­ vin, at home. He is also Iby three sisters and one Mr, Simon Grab, of town; Broderick, of town; Mrs Willard, of Petrolea and Miss Mar­ tha G<teb, of Flint, Mich, The fun­ eral Monday afternoon took place from the funeral parlor of Mr. B. R. Hopper, conducted by Rev. Mr. Elliott. The bearers were Messrs. Milton Russell, John Triebner, Geo. Geddes, Wm, and Jos. Northcott and Earl Campbell. Interment took place in the Exeter cemetery. Mr, Harry Greib, of Kirkland Lake and Mrs. Willard and son Albert, of Pe- ttoloa, were present for the funeral. survived brother. Mil’s. E. George fSPEClAL — Beautiful 66-plece dinner set, regular $20.00 for $14.95vLimicl Svhy 'at S. B< Taylor’s Jewellery Stoire, Mrs. Francis J. Sims away Monday at her home ders St., in her 72nd year, ■ceased ihad been ailing for several years and she bore her affliction with the utmost of Christian forti­ tude. Mrs. Sims’ maiden name was Sarah Jane Clark, being a daughter of the late Mr. and Mirs. Alex Clark. She was born in Stephen, on Janu­ ary 20th, 1866. 18'87, she was with her now For many years farm one and a of Crediton now occupied by their son Clayton. The deceased for five years was the organist of the Mc­ Gillivray Methodist church and later she was organist of the Credi­ ton Metihodist church for four years. In 1919 they moved to Exeter to re­ side. * Besides her bereaved hus­ band and Clayton she is survived, by another son, Roy, at home. She is also survived by one grandson, Gerald Cockwill, of town, also six . brothers and one sister, Robt. Clark of White Fox, Sask.; Alexander, of Early, N.D.; Wm., of Winthurst, Sask.; Hugh, of London; Wesley, of Mather, Man.; Herbert, of Boisse- vain, Alta, and Mrs. Ford, of Matih- ther, Man. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev. A. B. Elliott with interment in the Exeter cemetery. On December 21st •united in marriage bereaved husband, they resided on the quartei’ miles south Her Suitor—-“.Sir, I came to, er, ask you whether you would object er, to my marrying your daughter. Her Father—“My boy, you’re only 21 and my daughter is 27. Why not wait for a few years till you’re botih about the same age?” LEAVITT’S THEATRE THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SAWJBDlAY Wheeler and Woolsey in “Mummy’s Boys” A cuckoos in Egypt MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY “Desert Gold” A Western Zane Grey story with Tom Koene and All-Star Oast COMING Marell 16, 16, .17—-“That. Girl From Paris” with Lily Pons, Jack Oakie and Gene Raymond. Mawh 10, 11, 12, 13b—“The Great Zlegfield” a MetTo-Goldwyh-Mey- er picture at advanced admission prices.