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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1937-12-16, Page 1
ESTABLISHED 1873 EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 16th, 1937 Sixty-Fourth Year Store Open Evenings all Next Week Off W Florida Mr, and Mrs. John Bolton, Mrs. Jack Stewart, Mrs. Edith Snell, of town, and Mi’ Lucknow, left Wednesday bus for the sunny south, Daytona Beach, Florida. Mr. Clifford McAvoy Brinsley, of Wingham, accompanied by the former’s mother, Mrs, McAvoy and his aunt Mass A. L. ders left Wednesday for Miami, ] Ida, to spend the winter, Mr. Avoy has not been enjoying health for some time and "it is hoped that the change may prove benefic ial. CHRISTMAS CHEER FUND Representatives of the Lions Club, the Exeter Branch of the Can adian Legion, t'he Women’s Institute and the Council met in the Town Hall Saturday evening to make ar rangements for the collection and distribution of the Christmas Cheer Fund. In going over the situation it was felt by those present that while there was a splendid contribu tion made to the fund last year more money could be used to advan tage this year. It is hoped that the committee will have the means of providing more baskets than -usual. Last year the kiddies were fairly well remembered and this year it is hoped that no child will arise on Christmas morning to find an empty stocking. In addition it is "hoped that some of our aged 'Citizens might be remembered. The committee made a thorough investigation so that the money received might be spent to the best advantage. This is a worthy cause and should appeal to' practically all our citizens. Make your contributions early. The time is short. Contributions made to date are as follows: The Lions Club $15.00; the Women’s Institute $10.; K, Lampman $2,00; Wm. J. Smith $1.00; Thos. Pryde, $1.00; W. J. Hern, $1.00; John Norry $2.00; J. M. Southcott $1.-010; F. A, May $1,00 Lebanon Forest Lodge $10.00; ter- Municipal Council $15.0 0; $59,00. FIRST SKATING Th© Arena was open for skating Monday evening for the first time this season, There was a .good at tendance. The ice was in pretty fair shape. Ice-making has been rapid during the past week owing to the cold nights. A year ago the Arena was in course of construction and although completed early in the new year, there was little skating until near the end of the season. LAID TO REST The funeral of the late Harry Jennings was held.from his home in Exeter on Friday afternoon of last week and was under the auspices of the Exeter lodge No. 67 I.O.Q.F. of which Mr. Jennings for a number of years was financial secretary. The funeral services were conducted by Rev- Walter Jones, of London former rector of Trivitt Memorial ■church, assisted by Rev. A. E. El liott. Members of the family with the exception of Rev. Harry Jen nings, of Fort Norman, were pre sent for the fuheral. The I.O.O.F. service was in charge of B. M. Fran cis N.G., and Garnet Hicks, Chap lain, The bearers were Messrs. J. R. Hind, Jesse Elston, Louis Day, Jr., W. E. Middleton, Garnet Hicks and Maurice Quance. Michael Hogan, of by motor going toComplete Showing of Xmas Merchandise Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls’ Coats fpr Christmas Gifts Prices Greatly Reduced We still have a large range of Coats to choose from in good English Cloths, with Fur Collars of Sable, Wolf, French Seal, Etc. We have all sizes including extra large and half sizes. Prices greatly reduced. Don’t miss these bargains. Ladies’ and Misses’ Crepe Dresses New Styles—Just arrived for the Christmas trade. and Mr. the sur- i. M. San Flor- . Me- good ’ Bath Robes and Dressing ' Gowns *'< for ladies, men & children Prices very Reasonable ✓ Men’s Initialed Pure Irish linen, all initals Handkerchiefs 25c. each Velvet Overshoes For Christmas Gifts Brown and Black / Men’s Ties 35c. each or 3 for $1.00 A real bargain for Christ mas Gifts. Good quality ties V1 Ski-Suits for Children to 6 years, a real bargain at $2.95 each Larger sizes also at higher prices 2 Beill Shirts for Men with fused collars attached $1.59 each & <&“ sc sc sc sc s &• Gg sc G£ s G£ sc Comforters, Blankets, Etc. a large range to choose ® from for Christmas Gifts Skating Outfits all sizes Men’s, Women’s, Children’s Good Boots, Good Skates EXETER COUNCIL Exe- total Ladies’, Mens’ and Children’s Underwear at Last Season’s Prices Monday, December 13th, 19.37 regular meeting of the munici- AMERICANS ENJOY JACK RABBIT DRIVE Two American hunters from City of Detroit got a pleasant prise Saturday last when they join ed some Exeter sportsmen in their first jack rabbit drive. Ten men motored to Mooresville and spread ing out on the east side of the high way came north a mile and a quart er and crossing over to the conces sion on the West side of the high way returned to Mooresville. They secured 22 jacks. Tlfe visitors were greatly surprised at the size of the jacks and at the speed with which they travel. The Americans and some of the Exeter hunters became acquainted while hunting pheasants a few weeks ago on Pelee Island and the Americans were invited to Exeter for a rabbit drive. They brought their wives along, the lat ter remaining at the Central Hotel. The men declared it was one of the finest day’s sport they had exper ienced. They took the jacks home with them. Gift Suggetsions FOR LADIES AND GIRLS Silk Underwear Silk Night-Gowns Pyjamas and Slips Boxed JHandkerchiefs Sweaters Hand-Bags Winter Coats Dresses Lace & Linen Table Cloths Neck Scarves Gloves Parasols Dressing Gowns MEN’S & BOYS’ OVERCOATS Gift Suggetsions FOR MEN AND BOYS 20 only Young Men’s Overcoats to clear at” $15.00 each Genuine Mountain-Eleece OVERCOATS FOR MEN athe best value Overcoat ,on the market $25.00 each Ties, boxed Handkerchiefs Neck Scarves ■ Braces Garters Arm Bands Over Coats Shoes and Skates Sweaters Dressing Gowns Suits and Overcoats DINNER SETS—3 Dinner Sets 97-pieces c’earing at greatly reduced prices. Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday Singapore Sliced PINEAPPLE ................ Del Maiz Nibbit CORN ............................ Aunt Jemima PANCAKE FLOUR... Jiunbo size PORK AND BEANS p ..per tin 9c per tin 11c pkg. 65c 2 tins 19c Happy vale, in bulk 9 IL 9t« MINCEMEAT ............................L ID. £DC XVithout Peanuts IL MIXED NUTS per ID. l»c Fresh Roasted IL 1 peanuts...................per lb. lac New Fruit, per doz. 1 Q QQ HA Qfl.SUNKIST ORANGES 1O, £3, /itf, POULTRY—We are buyers of live or dressed poultry every day of the week. Phone for prices when you have poultry to sell. We pay best prices with careful grad ing. RETAIL POULTRY—As we have large stocks of poultry to choose from, our retail poultry gives excellent satisfaction. Prices are always right and you will like our selection. May we have your order for your Christmas poultry? Phone 32 Your Superior Store Skate and Shoe Outfits “YOU HAVE TRIED THE REST NOW TRY THE BEST” THURSDAY NIGHT in the Legion Club Rooms 15 Good Prizes All Fowl - Special Door, Prize at 8.30 p.m. Admission 25c. Christmas Tree Sets and Bulbs and Tree Decorations and a full range of Toys Glass Mixing Bowl Sets, Table Mirrors, Pyrex Ware, Oven Ware, Range Sets, Tumblers and Glass Pantry Sets Following the regular Bingo there will be Bingo for Geese for charity purposes 10c. a round BUY A COLEMAN LAMP OR IRON FOR CHRISTMAS FOR THE LADIES Tea Kettles, Kitchen Sets, Vaccum Cleaners, Toasters^ Tea-Pots, Silverware FOR MEN AND BOYS Saws, Planes, Axes, Hammers and Jack Knives Shut-in Cards with Christmas Greeting and a full range of various Christmas Cards Aow on display at Exeter Times-Advocate. A pal council was held with all mem bers present. The minutes of the meeting held November 22nd were read and approved on motion of Councillors May and Hern. Correspondence was read as fol lows: From the office of the Can adian Underwriters’ Association, To ronto, with the report of the inspec tion as made .on t'he 9th of August in regard to the fire protection ap pliances and with suggestions for its improvement. Ordered filed. The Reeve on behalf of the special committee reported son the interview wiht Dr. Browning regarding secur ing land for a proposed Rest Room. Reported progressing. Through the Reeve Mrs. Helen Armstrong asked permission to erect a sign at the corner of Main and Sanders Streets dixect-inig tourists to her home. Granted under supervis ion of the Street Commissioner on motion of May and Southcott and carried. 9 Motion per Hern and May that a donation of fifteen dollars be made to the Christmas Cheer Fund. Car ried. A committee of members of Board of Education waited on council submitting items of cost __ ©aiding the opening of a drain at the School property. Molicn per Southcott and May that an allow ance of $40.00 be made, being the municipality’s share of the labor and material supplied. Carried. Per Southcott and May that Mr. ■ Chas. Triebner be appointed a spec ial constable, duties confined to the Arena and immediate vicinity. Car ried. The following accounts were read and ordered paid: County of Hur on, hospital fees $80.45; B. W. F. Beavers, supplies $6.76; W. G. Sim mons, repairs.R. & B. $5.20; Geo. E. Anderson, Fire Dept. $2i6i5; W. J. Beer, flash light bulbs '5O.c; Brown ing’s Drug Store, flash light bulbs $6.20; County c£ Huron, gravel $3.5’4 Times-Advocate, printing and sup plies $49.58',’ W. T. Gillespie, R. & B. account $4.75; Gladman & Stan- bury, solicitors fees $6; W. C. Pearce, relief officer $9.63, postage for tax notices $4.6’5, total $14.28; Mrs. W. «S. Howey, rebate taxes paid $4.85; Jones & May, Town Hall ac count 50c; R. N. Rowe, funeral ex penses $20; H. T. Rowe, coal, Town Hall $'11.10; Traquair’s Hardware, hammer- handle 50c; R. E. Davis, team, snow ploughing $12.00',’ Clyde Heywocd. ditto $13.5'0; Henry Green ditto $9.75; XVm. Andrew, labor, R. & B. $8.75; E. M. Dignan, Council lor salary $48; J. W. Hern, ditto $48; F. A. May, ditto $48; H. O .Southcott, ditto $48; XV. D. Sanders Reeve salary $72; Joseph Senior, balance salary $4.85, telephone’ rent $16.50, post office box $1,50, post age $2.65, revision voters’ list $184.15, total $209.\6i5; John Hind, day at court $5.0'0; John Norry con stable $62, day at court $4, total $6!6; Wm. XVaring, night constable $4i4« Emerson Cornish; ringing bell $8,510. Relief accounts: James Bowey, coal $54i5-; s. j. v. Cann, groceries $17; Wm. Hatter, milk $2.80; H. T. Rowe, coal $10; C. Tanton, meat $2.i40; Board of Edu cation, grant $10,000; County rate grant $3,941.55. JOS. SENIOR, LITTLE ELECTION STIR thestir in Nominations will be held BIRDS AND SQUIRRELS EXETER MAN’S FRIENDS Mr. E. A. Follick, one of Exeter’s earliest businessmen who conducted a bakery and confectionery busi ness for nearly 40 years, lives quiet ly at his home on Wellington street east. He is a lover of the birds and Squirrels. There is a trio of big fat ones, a lively grey and two blac'k squirrels that enjoy corn, apples and nuts, the gifts of Mr. Follick. The birds that happen around get their share of suet which 'he hangs from the limb of the tree directly in front of the favorite window where he en joys their presence. Mr. Follick has just recovered from a very seveve illness, but is quite smart around the house.—(Stratford Beacon-IHerald Honored By Friends Mr. and Mrs. F. Pepper, of Tuck ersmith have moved to Seaforth, Before leaving a number -of friends and neighbors gathered at their old home and after enjoying a social ev ening presented Mr. and Mrs. Pep per with a clock and Mr. pepper with a shaving set. 8-lth Birthday Mrs. Fred Hunkin received the congratulations of his many friends on Thursday of last week, the pcca- sion being his 85>th birthday. Mr. Hunkin spent the greater part -of his life in Usborne where for many years he operated a threshing out fit. He has worked on nearly every farm in the northern part of Us borne and one year he threshed in six different townships. ft the the re- Clerk FOR THE CHILDREN—POP CORN ANO POPPERS BEACH AND FINDLAY STOVES AND HEATERS AT REDUCED PRICES FOR THE CHRISTMAS TRADE Traquair’s Hardware Band Concert. The Exeter Concert Band will give a Band Concert in LEAVITT’S THEATRE SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19 th at 8.30 p.m.’ The Theatre is being donated by Leavitt and all proceeds in aid the Christmas Cheer Fund Mr of IW> XVALFEH, Leader OFFICERS ELECTED At the regular on Forest Lodge day evening the were elected for W. Master, Bro. W. Bro. 0. Mawhinney C. Tanton; Chap., W. Dignan; Treasurer, V. W. Taman; Sec., W. Creech; Tyler, W. Bro, Auditors, W. Bro. G. Bro. K. Lampman. will be installed by 1 Master, W. Bro. M. Monday evening, December 67th. meeting of i.eban- A.F. & A.M. Mon- following officers the coming year: W. H. Pollen, 1 r; Jr. W. Bro Bro . XV. Bro,®XV. > Bro. , Chas. Salter; XV. Lawson; The officers the installing W. Pfaff on iSi’ E..M0 IL N< There is very little municipal election pot. for the various offices Monday, December 27th. The coun cil this year did a good piece or work when they opened up John St. between Main and William streets. For some time they have been con sidering a rest room for Exeter and the latest plan is the erection of a new building on the south side of the. new street. We .have heard it suggested several times that the council should be returned by accla mation and thus save the cost of an election and also enable them to carry out some of the things they have under way. Two of the mem bers of the council have been there for only one year and are just nice ly getting into harness. The mem bers of the Board of Education whose term of office expires this year are W. H. Dearing, F. J. Del- bridge and John Willis. Wm. Ward is the retiring member of the Public Utilities Commission. > THE LATE JAS. L. ROUTLEY A highly esteemed resident of Usborne passed away on Sunday in the person of Mr. James L. Routley in his 80th year. T'he funeral Tues day afternoon from his late resi dence in Woodham was largely at tended. The deceased had been in failing health for some time and the last time he was out was when he attended the Kirkton Fair. He had been a life-long resident of the com munity having retired to Woodham from a farm about 36 years ago. Mr. James Squire no resides on the homestead farm. Three years ago in September Mrs. Routley passed away and since that time Mrs. Wm. Brock, his only surviving sister, has been living with him. Tihe deceas ed was a man of high integrity and esteemed by a wide circle of friends The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Laing, of the United Church. Mills brothers sang a duet. Interment took place in the Exeter cemetery. THIRTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY BURIED AT CLANDEBOYE The funeral of Mrs. James Carter, of London, who died at the family residence, Sunday, following a short illness, in her 81st year, was held from St. James’ church, Clandeboye, Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Carter haci resided in London for the past 30 years. She was a member of St. James’ Anglican church. Surviving are her husband, fa. retired govern or of the London’ jail; three sons, Charles, of Clandeboye and Albert and Fenton, both of London; two daughters Mrs. Charles Walker, To ronto and Miss Jessie Carter, at home. A sister, Mrs. John McEwan of Ailsa Craig, also survives. ’ The bearers “'were Messrs. L. Shaddock-, W. P. Simpson, E. Simpson, F. Fen ton. Dr. W. Banting and W. A. Mc- Corkindale. Fair Crowd at Dance In spite of the stormy weather the dance at the Exeter Arena on Fri day evening of last week under the auspices of the Arena committee proved a very successful affair. The weather was stormy and the country’ ■roads were blocked, but in spite of this close to 150 persons were pre sent and enjoyed the music of Benny Palmer and his eight-piece orchestra from London. An old time dance is being held this Wednesday evening. CHRISTMAS CONCERT FOR THE YOUNGSTERS The Exeter Branch of the Cana dian Legion have arranged with Mr. Leavitt for a Christmas Entertain ment in the theatre on Saturday af ternoon for all children of public school age in Exeter and community. The entertainment will be free to the children and each one will be provided with a treat at the close. Admission tickets are being distri buted to the various schools. There will be a parade through the town at 2.30 p.m. headed by Band and Santa Claus. ANNUAL MEETING A very pleasant evening was .spent on Friday last at the home of Mr. i and Mrs. George Flynn when about j Chester Rowe; thirty-five friends and relatives ga- '1'T thered to congratulate them on their thirteith wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Flynn were married at Corbett by Rev. J. Sutcliffe. Mr. Flynn has been in tihe employ of the C. N. R. for over 25 years and is now section foreman here. There are three chidlren, Cecil, o" London; Harold and Marjorie at home. 'The evening was spent in progressive euchre, ladies high won by Mrs. Isaac Sims and gentleman’s high won by Harold Flynn. During lunch Mrs. I. iSims gave a nicely worded address and Mrs. G. Hunter and Mrs B. Preszcator presented the honored couple with a bridge lamp and smoker’s set. All joined in singing “For They are Jolly Good FellowST” During the evening Miss Ena Good ing of London gave piano1 selections and Marjorie Flynn and Lois Hunt er tap dancing numbers. CLOTHING AND TOYS The committee in charge Christmas Cheer Fund are ____„ for contributions of toys and cloth ing for distribution at Christmas. Articles for this fund may be left at the Times-Advoeate at any time up until Thursday of next week. On Thursday, December 23rd, nil ar ticles should be taken to the Public Library where the baskets will be made up. of the asking the Exeter STALLED BY STORM It was close to six o’clock Thurs day evening in the little village of St. Columban, about five miles from Seaforth, when a traveller entered the only store in the village and asked tihe proprietor, John Holland, if he had the night, over fifty truck was drifts and Dusk was falling and the road which had been kept open by the stream of motor vehicles upon the highway began to fill and finally blocked the traffic. The traveller, who had en quired at the store for lodging, was informed by Mr. Holland that he was the father of twelve children, nine of whom were at home at the time, and that sleeping accommoda tions was at a premium. “Well, in case that any ione else applies, re serve for me the kitcihen table’’ jok ingly remarked the traveller. « Supper was being prepared in the kitchen at the rear of the store on the one stove which provides for the family need. Inside the store truck ers and motorists being unable to proceed further, began to gather. Men with hearty appetites, whetted by the cold drive, were ready for a square meal. The butcher had been unable to make his rounds that day and the good lady of the house was faced with the task of feeding a mul titude on the proverbial barley loaves and fishes. XVith plenty of vege tables, canned goods and as one of the travellers described as good home-made preserves, about twenty visitors were taken care of. But the next problem was the accommodation for the night. XVith only a few houses in the village farmers in the neigh borhood were appealed to and fin ally all were taken care of. In the storekeeper’s living room the -first to apply fob reservation slept upon the chesterfield; another cuddled up upon a bench while a third made the best of three chairs with some rugs from his car. It was noon the next day before the roads were cleared and the trav- llers were able to' proceed thankful to Mr. and Mrs. Holland who had ad ministered so well to their needs. Ainong those stalled were the drivers of two daily newspaper de- ; livery trucks one from Stratford the ; other from London, the latter with i the Toronto evening papers. The train, which ordinarily does not stop at the statioh, was flagged and papers for Seaforth, (Clinton and Goderich were forwarded by express. any accommodation for Up No. 8 highway, not roads, a light delivery battling with the snow making little headway. Adult Sunday On Monday evening Bible Class of the James School held their annual meeting. The -president, Mr. Wm. Cook oc cupied the chair while a splendid program was given consisting of musical selections by XVm. Jeffery and son; Mrs. Clayton Frayne and Mrs. Bert Bissett; reading by Mrs. C. Walker; solo by Chas. Godbolt and a very inspiring address by Rev. R. N. Stewart, of Centralia. Rev. J. W. Down presided for the election of officers which resulted as follows President, Mr. Cook; 1st XTice-Presi- dent, Dr. Cowan; 2nd Vice-President I OlxeoLcx 4.vu>v<3,‘ 3rd Vice-President, Mervin Johnston; >Secretary-Treas., John Jones; assistant, Earl XVhiting teacher, Hector Taylor; associate teachers, Rev. Mr. Page, Rev. J. W. Down and M. L. Beavers. At the close refreshments were served and a social time enjoyed, in which mem bers of the choir following practice joined. the St. Sunday Night Band Concert The Exeter Concert Band under the leadership of T’ed Walper will give a Band Concert in Leavitt’s Theatre Sunday evening next follow ing the church service, A -collection will be ta'ken the entire proceeds of which will be donated for the Christmas Cheer Fund. Mr. Leavitt is kindly donating the theatre, the chairs will be provided by Mr. Hop per and no charge is being made for advertising. Give and give liber ally knowing that your contribution will go to* make some family at Christmas. happy Hatehci’y in New Place The Bray Chick Hatcnery rented the building north of Town Hall now occupied by Mr, J, Campbell as an implement shaft. They get possession the first of the year and will have the place fixed up for their baby chick business. Mr. Campbell has secured part of Mis T. Beker's building for his implement business. have the FLOWERS FOR CHRISTMAS PHONE YOTJB ORDERS TO MARION BISSETT Residence William Street, Fietoif 1‘hone ISOw