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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1937-05-06, Page 1IWTABLISHED 1873 EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, MAY Oth, 1937 Sixty-Third Y*w ^AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAf ► Stores Open Tuesday Evenings During Coronation Contest *Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls * Spring Coats at Greatly Reduced Prices BARGAINS! BARGAINS! BARGAINS! Every coat and suit must go in a hurry so prices have been greatly red­ uced. We still have a large stock to choose from. Don’t delay. We still have a few coats from other years to clear at $1.95 and $2.95 each Ladies’ and Misses’ Dresses on Sale at $2.95 each Several dozen Ladies’ and Misses’ Dresses in Silk Crepes. Plain and Figured, all sizes on sale ’this week at $2.95 each. FLOOD PICTURES SHOWN Moving pictures of the flood con­ ditions in London and of the awful destruction left in its wake when the Thames River went on the rampage early last week were taken by an Exetei* Old Boy, Chas. W. Ford and these pictures were ;shown in Ex­ eter in some private'pomes on Sun­ day. Mr, Ford spent three days tak­ ing pictures of the flooded condi­ tions. They showed the river over­ flowing Rs banks and’ flooding the homes and streets; rescue workers going about in boats; the awfiul havoc the flood left in its wake, the mud and' slime that / settled over everything, and of the owners and workers cleaning up after the water had receeded. Ond interesting scene was of the rats leaving the city dump when threatened with’ drowning, Other scenes were of the Red Cross workers looking after the refugees. Mr. Ford made a /good job iQf the pictures and they give a good idea of the conditions that prevailed. Mr. and Mrs. Ford and family visited with their aunt Mrs. Lamport where the pictures were shown. Mr. Fiord also showed the pictures at the home of the edit­ or of the Times-Advocate and a number of friends were interested in seeing them. HOME FURNISHINGS— Get our low prices on Linoleums, Rugs, Blinds, Oilcloths, etc. WOMEN’S AND GIRLS’ FANCY SHOES $2.95 to $3.50 pair BLUE BLACK BROWN GREY Sandals, Fancy Straps and Ties and Pumps. Smartest line up of New Spring Shoes at low and medium prices. And we give you ,AA to EE fittings. The values that we are giving in the above shoes cannot be surpassed anywhere and we give you a good variety of styles. Men’s and Boys’ Suits, Coats, etc. Light or dark colors, all at medium prices. You get a wide selection of colors and models to choose from; also smart line of summer weight Felt Hats, Stream-lined Caps, Etc. Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday / Chipso, large package ........................ 19c. Quick Quaker Oats, per pkg. .................21c. Aylmer Preserved Cherries.......2 tins 23c. New Maple Syrup per gal......................$1.75 Dutch Rusks, Cereal bowl free per pkg. 25c Lipton’s Tea with Free Tea Pot with each lb. (limited quantity) ..... 60c. Walker’s Soda Biscuits.................2 lbs. 25c. Sugar Crisp Corn Flakes.........2 pkgs. 15c. We are now handling Middleton’s Bread Phone 32 > .___1 MASONIC “AT HOME” {Lebanon Forest Lodge No. 133 A. F. & A.M. will iliold an “At Home” in the Exeter Arena on Friday, May 7th, to which the members and their wives or lady friends together with visiting brethren are invited. Tick­ ets 5«0)C. including tax. Tickets may be secured from any of the follow­ ing committee; M. W. Pfaff, T. O. Southcott, W. J. Smith, Geo,. Law- son and Clinton Morlock. To Copy Exeter’s Main Street The Watford Guide-Advocate last week contained a picture of Exeter’s main street taken since the tele­ phone poles and wires were removed and the new lighting system instal­ led and the paper states that Wat­ ford plans to copy our improve­ ments. Exeter has received many compliments on the appearance of its main street and the old saying that imitation is the highest kind of flattery shows what other towns are thinking of us. Watford will have our best wishes in its move for improvements. ANNOUNCEMENT Mr1. S. Fitton announces to his patrons and the public in general, that he has disposed of his optical business to Mr. C. E. Zurbriig, who will continue the business in the same office. Mr. Fitton wishes to thank all his former patrons for their patronage during the past many years and assures them Of the appreciation of their support, He also assures them that Mr. Zurbrig is well qualified to take care of their optical needs and will have up-to- date equipment in order to do so in­ cluding a lens grinding outfit Which enables him to supply spectacle wear at the lowest possible price and to render very prompt service. Died in Alberta A former resident of Usborne died April 21st at Lloydminster Hospital, Lloydminster, Alta., in the person of Mrs. Thos. Hodgson, of Early, Alta. Mrs. Hodgson’s maiden name was Edith Hunter. She was born about sixty years ago at Darlington and moved to Usborne with her parents. Twenty-seven years ago she was married to her now bereaved hus­ band and shortly after their mar­ riage they moved to the West. She had been ill only a few days. Be­ sides her husband She is survived by one daughter and two sons; also one sister, Mrs. Everett Skinner, of Usborne; and four brothers Messrs, George, William, Frank and Gordon Hunter. W. I. ELECT OFFICERS The annual meeting of the Exe­ ter Women’s Institute was held on Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. W. R. Goulding. Mrs. Walker presided. The meeting opened with the Institute Ode and (Lord’s prayer, “O Canada” was sung followed by a business period. Miss Marion Powell sang a solo accompanied by Mr. Goulding. The annual reports were /given by the convenors of standing committees and the secretary’s an­ nual report. Miss L.,M. Jeckell pre­ sided ov'er the election of officers resulting as follows: Hon. president Mrs. Geo. Etiherington; President, Mrs. W. E. Walker; 1st Vice-Presi­ dent, Mrs. J. W. Powell; 2nd Vice- President, Mrs. J. Norry; Secretary, Treasurer, Miss F. z E. H'un ter; Branch Directors, Mrs. Geo. Jaques, Mrs. M. .Horney, Mrs. W. H. Harness District Director, Mrs. J. Norry; pianist, Mrs. W. R. Goulding; press reporter, Mrs. H. Kyle. The meeting closed by singing “God Save the King”. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her committee. Former Rector Moved to London Rev. Walter Jones, rector of the Ridgetown ahd Highgate parishes, and a former rector of the Trivitt Memorial Church., has been appoint­ ed rector of .St. Mark’s Anglican Church, London* succeeding the Rev. Kenneth Taylor. At the pres­ ent time Mr, Jolies is the rural dean for Kent Couilty and in addition he is deanery secretary fdr A. Y. P. A. groups and Sunday Schools in Kent County, Western University Exams. On May 22nd and 24th/ examina­ tions in History 25 and History 31 will be held in the Exeter School for extra mural students, Classes In these subjects are held oil Saturday* for public school teachers who are taking university studies, These classes were arranged by Dr, & F* Maine, Director of the Extension Department of the University of Western Ontario, London, Miss Al­ ma It. Brown, B.A.* of the High School staff has been appointed pre­ siding examiner by the University for these subjects. Y. P. ANNIVERSARY The Young People’s Union of the Main IStreet United Church observed their anniversary on Sunday. At the morning service Mr. Ray Waghorn presided. Interesting add r esses were given by MiSs Dorothy Cornish and Mr, Cihas. Pearce. The choir furnished an anthem and Mrs. Mof­ fatt sang a solo that was much ap­ preciated, 'The pastor, Rev. A. E. Elliott, was associated with the ser­ vice. At the evening service the worship period was conducted by the pastor. Ah anthem was sung by t/he choir and Mrs. Edna Hearts de­ lighted the congregation with a solo The®Young People of Grand Bend under the direction of Wise Marjorie Jehnison presented ai religious drama “The Pilgrim of The Way,” Six persons, two young ladies and four young meh presented the drama in a most interesting manner, The drama represented the circum­ stances leading up to the conversion of st, Daul, Clerk Joseph Senior j Fifty Years In j Business < With the last day of April Clerk Joseph Senior rounded out fifty years as a photographer in Exeter but it is nearly seventiy years that the name of Senior has been con­ nected with, the photographic busi-, ness in town. On the first of July 1867, Mr. Senior’s father, the late Charles Senior, started business in Exeter as a photographer. Those were the days of the tintype photo, when photography was a mystic art,, veiled in secrecy and practised only by professional photographers. Mr, Senior’s first building was a frame structure where the office of J. W. Morley now stands. He occupied several buildings before purchasing the old Royal Hotel which was torn down a few years ago, tp make room for- the residence now {occupied by Mr. B. M. Francis. The. hotel was converted into a studio and dwelling house. Early in life Mr. Jos. Sen- ioi* studied the art with his father and added to his experience in stu­ dios at Hamilton, iSt. Catharines, Watford, Pt, Huron and Uxbridge. It was while at Uxbridge that his father in <1886 wished to take a trip to the Old 'Country- and Joseph re­ turned to Exeter to look after the business. The following year he took over the business and on May 1st, 1887, started on his own. The same year he was united in mar­ riage with Miss Almeana Wood. In 19 0,6 Mr, Senior took over the build­ ing he now occupies. During the years he has been in business there are few persons liv­ ing within miles of town that he has not photographed and with his sys­ tem of tabulating and fyling can go back for years and produce the negatives. He has taken many large .groups in his day but perahps the most outstanding was that taken last month of the famous Masse family of 21 children. 'Mr. Senior has been quite a mu­ sician in his day. He possessed a splendid tenor voice and for years was leader of Caven choir. He was a member of one of Exeter's first bands under the leadership of Mr. Harry Gidley and for years was president of that organization. In 1904 Mr. Senior was appointed Clerk of the Municipality retaining the position until 1910 when he re­ signed. In 1915 he was re-appoint­ ed and has held the position until the present time. He has sat under many reeves and councillors and during all his years ihas been a most faithful and obliging servant of the municipality. Mr, Senior has two sons, E. H. /Senior, K.C, and M. J. W. Senior, of the firm of Senior & Sen­ ior, Barristers, Toronto, and one daughter, Miss Blanche, at home. Mr. Senior now ranks amongst the oldest business men of the town. We extend congratulations Driven From Their Homes in London By Flood •Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Guenther and family, of London, formerly of Ex­ eter, were among those who were driven from their homes by the flood in London last week. The waters flooded the interior of their home and practically ruined every­ thing. Another Exeter boy whose home was destroyed by the flood is Mr. Jack Gambrill. Mr. Gambrill was living in a one-storey dwelling and the water rose about ten feet. The only thing they saved from the home was a tacho. Rugs, bedding, furniture and everything was prac­ tically ruined. When they attempt­ ed to lift a chesterfield after return­ ing to their home it fell apart* Mud settled over and into every­ thing. One can hardly imagine the chaos ahd destruction left In the wake of such a flood, Exeter Council, Donates $100. For London Red Cross /The Exeter Municipal council met in special session at nine o’clock on Wednesday morning and voted one hundred dollars for the (London Red Cross to assist in re-establishing the •5,000 flood refugees in their homes. Citizens in Exeter were indeed for­ tunate that the rains of last week resulted only in the 'flooding of a number of cellars. Something of the destruction wrought by the floods in London has been brought home to many of our citizens who have visit­ ed the city and seen for themselves the haVoc left in the wake of the turbulent waters. Some former Exeter citizens were amqng the vic­ tims in losing most of their belong­ ings. The appeal for funds to assist the Red Cross was taken up first in Exeter by the Exetei* Branch of the Canadian ’Legion who voted $10.00, Leavitt’s Theatre donated the entire proceeds of 'Monday night to which they added a personal donation of ten dollars. On Tuesday evening the Exeter Lodge of Oddfellows vot­ ed a donation of ten dollars, The Times-Advocate have been asked to accept private donations and any money left with us will be acknow­ ledged, A number of contributions have been received as follows: Exeter Council ................... $100.00 I. O, O. F.............................. 10.00 E. R. Hopper ....................... 5.00 Win. J. Smith ....................... 2.0/0 Jones & May ..............j........ 5.00 J. M. Southcott ................... 5.0'0 Cunningham & Pryde ......... 5.00 Southcott Bros...................... 5.0Q PRIZE WINNERS The first of the weekly prizes in connection with the Exeter Corona­ tion 'Contest were awarded Tuesday evening. Three hundred and fifty pounds of sugar were given away. Mounted on a large truck Reeve W, D. Sanders drew the luc-ky tick­ ets from a barrel that turned on a swivel. Next Tuesday evening a similiar drawing will be made and another three hundred and fifty pounds of sugar will be given away. The winners Tuesday night were as follows: 1OO Pounds of Sugar Mrs. D. Thomson, Exeter 50 Pounds of Sugar Brunelle Watson, Hay P.O. 25 Pounds of Sugar M. C. Sleamon, Centralia Ed. Ward, Exeter Angus MicKaig, Cromarty Mrs. Ernest Harvey, Exeter 10 Pounds of Sugar Mrs. Archie Davis, Exetei’ Mrs. Annie Harness, Exeter ■ Mrs. Irene Simmons, Exeter Mrs. J} J. Cox, Exeter Thos, C. Allen, R,R. 1, Kirkton M. McTaggart, R.R. 1, Hensail Mrs. J. C. Snell, Exeter Rd. Yellow, Hay P. O. Warren Brock, Granton Mrs. Horace Pfaff, Hay P. O. The winners are asked to call at the Times-Advocate for their vouch­ ers. A softball game between the girls cf the Hensall Continuation School and the Exeter High School will be played at the High School grounds on Thursday afternoon at 4.30 p.m. ■Barbara Harness., daughter of Mr, and Mrs. E, H. Harness, fell •from a bicycle Saturday and frac­ tured her left arm above the wrist. The fracture was reduced by Dr. Fletcher. Buds are bursting, flowers are blooming, farmers are busy with the seeding, fall wheat and pastures are taking on new life. The warm weathex* of the past few days is bringing things along rapidly. The lawn mower has again been brought into use, Gardening is general this week. Mr. H. S. Griff, manager of the Bell Telephone Co. at Goderich for the past ten years, has been trans­ ferred to the plant department at /Stratford. During his stay in Go­ derich he was active in Church and community work, being superinten­ dent of the Baptist Sunday School and an ex-president of the Lion’s Club. Mr. and Mrs. Griff and fam­ ily visited with friends in town on Saturday* CORONATION CONTEST IS NOW IN FULL SWING Sixteen Winners Tuesday Night With the first draw for prize win­ ners having taken place last Tues­ day at nine o’clock in front of E, R. Hoppers Furniture Store, the Cor­ onation Contest is creating more and more interest. Merchants are daily calling for more and more coupons to give out to their customers and upon one of these coupons will be written the name of the fortunate party to win $200.00 in cash. That party may be YOU. Purchase from the merchants displaying the Coron­ ation Contest Banners and for each 25c spent in their place of business you will receive a coupon. Fill out coupon and place in any one of the forty-three ballot boxes. If your coupon should be drawn out of the barrel you are eligible for a prize, providing you are not in any way connected in sponsoring the Con­ test or employed by a sponsorer and that you are eighteen years old or' over. If you are the fortunate win­ ner of a weekly prize you are also eligible for one of the prizes at the grand drawing in the Community Hall June 7th. The next drawing for sugar will be Tuesday, May 11th at 9 p.m. in front of ,Sandy Elliot and ,Snell Bros. & Co. garages, Be on hand and be lucky. All stores entered in the Coronation Contest will stay open Tuesday nights. The names of the Tuesday night prize winners appear elsewhere in this issue. Friday, May 7th Free Coupon Day By visiting anv or all of the stores displaying Coronation Con­ test Banners on Friday, May 7th and providing you are 18 years old or ovei’ you will be given five coupons FREE. Any one of these coupons may win you $200.00 in cash. So Friday go visiting the Exeter merchants and qpon registering you will receive five FREE coupons. Monday May 17tn and" Tuesday May 18 are the "Exeter Style Show Nights” at Leavitt’s Theatre. A full length feature picture will be shown to be followed by a fashion revue of Summer Frocks, Dresses, Ensembles Etc., that are carried by the lead­ ing Exeter Merchants. Six of Exe­ ter’s most charming young ladies have been chosen as models and it is positively guaranteed tllat the Style Show will be an interesting three hours of entertainment. As an added attraction five lovely prizes will be drawn for each evening dur­ ing the performance. If the lucky person whose name is called is pres­ ent at the theatre ;he or she will receive a beautiful gift.-There will be no increase in the admission prices to the theatre on either night. The prices remain at 35c. for adults and 25c for children. The picture to be shown along with the Coronation Style Show is “The King Steps Out” featuring Grace Moore and Franchot Tone, Don’t fail to see the display of handsome prizes in the show win­ dows of Snell Bros. & Co. and Sandy Elliot. Wednesday of next week being Coronation Day and a public holi­ day the Times-Advocate will be printed on Thursday. -Correspon­ dents and advertisers are asked to get their copy in as usual, FLOWERS FOR MOTHER’S DAY 50c. AT WALKER’S DRUGSTORE Phone 50 ...Grand Concert... BY CREDITON COMMUNITY CHORAL SOCIETY (70 Voices) under direction of W. R. Goulding A.T.O.M. assisted by Douglas Gill, Tenor, G. M, Grant, violinist and Mrs. Victor Kestle, accompanist — in — Main Street Church FRIDAY, MAY 14 th at 8.115 p.m. under the auspices of the EXETER WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Adults 25c. Children under 12, 15c. Coronation DANCE — in — New Arena, Exeter — on — Wed., May 12th BARNEY VENUTA and his 8-piece Rhythm Band NOVELTY DANCES EVERYBODY WELCOME Admission 50c. (Tax included) MOTHERS’ DAY CONTEST 100 Pounds of Redpath Sugar Two other valuable prizes With every purchase of 20c. you } may register one vote for the most popular mother. No restriction on distance. Register name you wish to vote for and place in ballot box. Ballots will be counted Saturday, May 8th at 10.30 p.m. by responsible citizens. The one with the most votes wins. This is not a drawing contest. GRIEVE’S LUNCH SHOP - Coronation Celebration - Wednesday, May 12th THE LATE JOHN SMITH Mr. Jolhin Smith died Tuesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jack Stive, Exeter North, in his 83rd year. The deceased was born in Ohio and for many years He resided on the Lake Road, For the past month he hits been ill at the kome Of his daughter. His wife, Emlje Wilson, predeceased him by 33 years, He is survived by two sons and three daughters*, Samuel, of Stephen; Mrs. E. Watchorn, of Winnipeg; Fred, of Exeter: Mrs. Howard Laverty, of town and Mrs, Stire* He is also survived by fif­ teen grandchildren, two brothers and one sister, George and Harry, of Exeter and Mrs. Dave MeCartie, of West Constance. The funeral will be held Thursday at two p.m. from E. R, Hopper’s funeral parlor, in­ terment in the Exeter cemetery. TIME SCHEDULE 9.15 a.m.—.Legion and Band assemble at respective rooms. 9.40 a,m.—'Band and Legion arrive at School grounds. Pupils and general public assemble at school 1 9.45 a.m.—'Raising of Flag 9.50 a.m.—'Planting of Windsor Forest Acorns Address by Rev. M. A. Hunt Selection by Band Distribution of pins and flags to pupils in school rooms. 10.05 a.m.—Marshalling of Parade units 10.20 a.m.—-Procession leaves school, proceeds via the Main Street to Central Hotel and returns to Trivitt Memorial Church. 10.45 a.m.—Religious Service at Church conducted by the local Clergy. DOLL PARADE At three o’clock in the afternoon On the Main Street, Prizes will be awarded for: Decorated Carriage with Doll Dressed Doll in arms Dressed Rag Doll Decorated Tricycle Decorated Bicycles open to all Girls Decorated Bicycles open to all public school boys* town ahd rural Bicycle Raes* open to' all PRIZES—$1.50; $1.00 AND 50c. SPECIAL INVITATION Municipal Councils and School Pupils and Teachers of Rural Districts are invited to participate in the parade. Free Souvenirs Buttons and Flags will be given to ail pupils who march. The merchants and Citizens of Exeter are requested to decorate their places of business and homes. “GOD SAVE THE KING”