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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1938-01-13, Page 1ESTABLISHED 1873 EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 13th, 1938 Sixty-Fourth Year ynnmj.iy. The Spring Prints are Here }Ex- the To- The new spring prints are here in a great variety of designs and color­ ings. Our prints are all 36 inches wide and are real values at 20c and 25c a yard. Colors all guaranteed absolutely fast. APPOINTED MANAGER Mr. T, Beverley Acheson, an eter Old Boy, who has been with 'Canadian Bank of Commerce in ronto, has been appointed manager of the branch at Spadina and Col­ lege Streets. His new duties began January 1st. We congratulate on his appointment. him 36-inch English Comforter Sateens 29c yd. These Sateens 36 inches wide are outstanding values for Comforters, Etc. They, come in neat Paisley patterns, in various colours at 29c. per yard. COMFORTER BATTING—Opens 72 inches by 90 inches, a very fine white qual­ ity, a real value at 50c. each; also a cheaper line in same size at 39c. each I EXTRAMURAL EXAMS. On Saturday, January 15th, Midterm examinations foi* the extra­ mural students of Western Univers­ ity in Huron County will be held in the Exeter school. The students have attended the extension lectures of the University of Western. On­ tario which are given on .Saturday mornings. Miss Alma R. Brown, B. A., of the High School staff has been appointed presiding examinei’ by the University for these examinations. the SERIOUS ACCIDENT Edward Corbett, son of Mr. Fred Corbett, of Hay Twp. while assisting in cutting wood in the bush on his father’s farm, almost severed his right foot in two with an axe. The young man was handling a new axe and in some manner struck his foot. The axe penetrated his rubber boot and almost severed the great tGe and cut several tendons across the foot. His father and another man assisted in carrying him from the bush ana he was brought to the office of Dr. Fletcher for surgical treatment. EXETER COUNCIL The Municipal Council elect for > year, met in the Town Hall at a.m. and subscribed to the oath office as follows; For Reeve, W. Sanders; For Councillors, Edwin Dignan, Frederick A. May, Her- W. We are continuing our sale of Men’s Fine Shirts for another week. All Arrow and Forsyth makes, fused collars attached also with two separate collars, our regular $1.95 lines on sale at $1.49 two for $2.95. 5 DOZEN FINE SHIRTS—Collars attached values to $1.50 on sale at $1.00 each. EXTRA SPECIAL—100 pair Ibex 12-4 Large Size Flan­ nelette Blankets, white and grey with colored borders, on sale this week at $2.15 pair. 10 DOZEN MEN’S HEAVY WINTER WORK SHIRTS, SIZES 14 1-2 to 18 TO CLEAR AT 98c. EACH January Sale of Men’s Overcoats About 30 overcoats in plain and belted styles in grey, brown and silvertones reg­ ular $18.00 to $20.00, while they last at $15.00 cash and about 15 students over­ coats up to size 37 at $13.50 each. If you need a good overcoat, come in and select one. Also 1-2 dozen Men’s Horsehide Leather Coats to clear at $12 each. Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday NEW SOUND SYSTEM The committee of management of the Exetei- Arena have purchased a new sound equipment which is at present being installed in tfae build­ ing by W. J. Beer. Members of the committee visited Goderich on Fri­ day last and were given a demon­ stration of the equipment in the Goderich rink by tlie manager, Mr. Weston. After investigating the systems in the- rinks at Mitchell, Sea­ forth, Clinton and the London arena the committee have purchased an up-to-date equipment. The new system will provide^ music each ev­ ening for skating and amplifiers are being installed in the gymnasium for music together with a micro­ phone tfaat may be used in different parts of the building for special oc­casions. The new jsystem it is be­ lieved, will add greatly to the pleasure of the skdters and should iprove a money-saving proposition. Both the gymnasium and the skat­ ing rink are .being j day and evening af be a very popular young and old. SoJ rich badminton plaj 92ND BIRTHDAY Mr. B. S. Phillips of town, is to­ day (Thursday) celebrating his 92nd birthday and his many friends will join with the Times-Advocate in ex­ tending congratulations with a wish that he will continue to enjoy excel­ lent health for many years to come. Mr. Phillips is a man of extraordin­ ary health and ability for one of his years. He is alert and active and goes about town with a springing step that well might be the envy of many men much younger in years. One would never imagine to look at Mr. Phillips who goes around with­ out the use of cane or glasses that he was nearly as old as he is. Mr. Phillips was born in Prince Edward County and 69 years ago came to this community. For about twenty years fae farmed on the second con­ cession of .Hay, a short distance from Hensall. Retiring he moved to Ex­ eter and for about thirty years he was a popular auctioneer in community. He will have the wishes of his many friends. the 11 of ( D. M. bert 0. Southcott and Benson Tuckey. The Reeve congratulated the members of the Council and extend­ ed the hand of friendship, after which he invited Rev. Arthur Page of James St. Church to open the Session. Mr. Page expressed his pleausre for the privilege of 'being invited and gave a very appreciative and timely address, with Scripture reading and prayer. On motion of Councillor Southcott a vote of thanks on behalf of the members of the council was voiced. The Reeve extended the same to Mr. Page. Mr. Page returned thanks and wished the council a pleasant and a success­ ful year. A committee consisting of coun­ cillors Southcott, May and Dignan were appointed to strike the standing Committees for the year. Adjournment by Dignan seconded by Tuckey to again convene at 7 p.m. J. Senior, Clerk this best .. per pkg 18c 2 lbs for 23c Oi5. jar Large Size CH'IPSO ...................... Large meaty .. PRUNES ... ................ ’ Aylmer or St. Williams Q Q ORANGE MARMALADE NEW LAID EGGS: A seasonable food Now very reasonable in. price. We specialize in careful selection of these according to Government Grades. 22c Phone 32 Ready-Cut, bulk MACARONI 2 lbs. for 11c SUNKIST ORANGES I™ 9 A or 9 A- Lowest prices in years doz.Avy ArJJL. CLOVER HONEY From Local Producers Helmet Brand CORNED BEEF. Jones & May $5.00 More Profit Per Pig THE AVERAGE FARMER GETS ONE POUND OF PORK FROM FIVE POUNDS OF FEED THE PURINA FARMER GETS ONE POUND OF PORK FROM 2 1-2 TO 3 1-2 POUNDS OF FEED Balanced Feeding Makes the Difference Note the following comparison of Feeding Costs: To raise a 200 lb. pig on your own grain will take 1,000 pounds of grain at $30.00 a ton ...............$15.00 To raise a 200 lb. pig on a balance ration will take 500 pounds of your own grain .............................$ 7.50 60 pounds Pig and Hog Chow................ 1.80 TOTAL ...................$ 9.30 Showing you a nice profit of $5.70 by feeding your pigs on a balanced ration and using your own grain. Purina Hog Chow provides the proteins and minerals lack­ ing in grains and gets your pigs away to market earlier. Traquair’s Hardware PHONE 27 WE DELIVER I* O. O. F. SOCIAL EVENING New Elders Ordained At Caven Churcih on Sunday morn­ ing- Mr. Thos. pryde and Mr. Wm. Sillery were ordained as elders. The service was effectively carried out, and after the ordination the new elders received the right ‘hand of fellowship from the other members of the session. Mr, Hill’s aermoft followed aiid was in the foriA Of*.a charge to the new eiders as th the nature of their office and the duties and -privileges that ,go with it. , The I.O.O.F. will hold a social evening oh Friday, January 14th for members and their Wives and lady friends. The Widows Of Odd­ fellows are cordially invited. Ladies please provide lunch. b. M. Francis n. ; ■ ■' • • • small 50c large $1.10 2 tins 25c Your > Superior > Store < BINGO!! THURSDAY NIGHT at 8.30 p.m. in the Legion Club Rooms 15 Good Prizes Chicken and Hams Door Prize Admission 25c. EXETER ARENA BAND FRIDAY EVENING 1 Admission 25c. - CARNIVAL JANUARY 28th A new sound system has been in­ stalled and general admission prices will be 20c. and 10c. Annual Meeting — of the — Fxeter Agricultural Society will be held in the TOWN HALL, EXETER Wed., January 19th at two o’clock p.m. For the purpose of receiving reports election of officers and the transac­ tion of any other business in the in­ terests of the Society. ■ For Good Quality Reading and Sewing Glasses — See S. B. Taylor. Jeweller, Exeter* BIRTHS BATTERSBY—In Exeter oh '/MOai* day, January 10th, 1938, to Mr. and Mrs. Latinos fiattersby, a sis­ ter for Nat, (Launceiette Isabelle) A, meeting of the directors Will Mid at 1*80’ o’clock p.m. ' WM- COATES, President . K, Q. Seldon, Secretary be Keep Friday, January 28, open for Carnival at the Arena, jised every week dd is proving to | place for bo.tin me of tfae Gode- ___ ________ yers Monday ev­ ening were loud in*their ipraises of the building and one gentleman has referred to it as tire greatest asset that Exeter has. OLD RESIDENT PASSES Tfae death took place in Exeter on Monday of an aged and esteemed resident in the person of Mrs. Agnes Campbell in her 88th year. Despite her advanced age Mrs. Campbell had enjoyed fairly good health up until a few days before her death. jSfhe had been a resident of Exetei’ for the past thirty years. Mrs. Camp­ bell’s maiden name was Agnes Pringle. She was born at 'Oshawa of Scottish descent, her parents hav­ ing come out from Scotland in a sail­ ing vessel that took six weeks to cross the Atlantic. When she was two years old her parents moved to the River Road near Motherwell be­ ing among the early settlers of the district. iShe was the last survivor of a family of eleven children. . In 1876 she was united in marriage with the late Simon Campbell who predeceased her in 1915. After her marriage sfae resided on the Thames Road until they retired and moved to Exeter. iShe was an active mem­ ber .of the Thames Road church and since coming to town has been a member of Caven enurch. She is survived by one son Arthur Y. Camp­ bell of town, and one daughter, Mrs. (Dr.) Lannin, of Hamilton. A son and a daughter predeceased her. The funeral was held Wednesday after­ noon conducted by Rev. Mr. Hill, assisted by Rev. Mr. Elliott. Inter­ ment took place in the Exeter cem­ etery. After 43 local fire- which foe AndersonMr. his resignation iFor all those has been ready RETIRES AS FIREMAN AFTER 43 YEARS No more will Mr. Geo. Anderson ■feel obligated to turn cut of bedAat any hour of the night at the first sound of the fire alarm, years as member of tfae brigade 'during most of acted as secretary, last week tendered owing to ill health, years Mr. Anderson to answer the call to a fire whether in the balmy days of summer or in the depth of winter and at any hour of the day or night. (Some- of the more serious fires which have visit­ ed Exeter during those years were the Exeter Light & Power Bldg., the Dyer & Howard planing mill, the Exetei* depot, the Exeter Flax Mill, the home in wihch Mrs. Little lost her life. Mr. W.' E. Balkwill has been appointed to take Mr. Ander­ son’s place as secretary-treasurer. ANDERSON—CALDWELL A quiet wedding was solemnized at high noon at the Main ,St. parson­ age, when Rev. E. Elliott united in marriage Dorene Meta, daughter of Mr. and the late Mrs. John Cald­ well, to Emerson James, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Anderson, of Kip­ pen. The couple were unattended. The bride wore a dress of midnight blue corded crepe with hat and shoes to match.' After the ceremony din­ ner was served at tfae home of the bride’s parents. For travelling the bride wore a navy blue crepe suit trimmed with white, a navy tweed coat trimmed with wolf and match­ ing accessories. They will reside on the groom’s farm west of Kippen. ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the .Sunday School of James Street United church was held in the church parl­ ors Wednesday evening of last week. The pastor Rev. Mr. Page presided. The treasurer’s report showed a splendid surplus for the year with $212' raised for the M. & M. Fund. Mr. J. H. Jones was re-elected sup­ erintendent with an added vote ot appreciation for the services he has rendered the sdhidoL J. M. South­ cott was appointed associate. Mr. Jones announced the resignation ot Mrs. ence Mrs. dent the past twenty-five years. (A vote of appreciation for her faithful ser­ vices and that of the splendid ser­ vices of Mr. Down whs passed tiiiani- mqUsly. Miss Md'y Junes has' bheh appointed to fill the vacancy in the primary* and Mr. A. E. Buswell has been added to the staff Of teachers. The remaining tsaohers and officers were re-appointed, the supermen* debt expressing appreciation/, ir splendid services. Mrs. Sharpe Co­ ported 44 members on the Cradle Koli with 12 promoted to the prim­ ary* T. O. Southcott and Mr. Clar- Down from the teaching staff. Southcott has been superinten- of the (primary department for Monday evening the ’adjourned meeting from the morning session convened. All members present. Circulars were laid on the table. Appeals for donations for the fol­ lowing institutions were read. The Muskoka Hospital for Consumptives; The Canadian Mothercraft Society; Toronto; The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto; The War Mem­ orial Children’s Hospital, London. A letter was read from the office of Firstbrook-Monteith & Co., Char­ tered Accountant, Stratford, in re­ gard to making a municipal audit. The following report was sub­ mitted from the committee as ap­ pointed at the morning meeting: Roads and Bridges—Dignan Tuckey. Property—Tuckey and May. Finance—'May and Southcott. 'Cemetery—Southcott and Dignan. The Reeve a member of all com­ mittees. ‘The report was adopted on motion of Southcott and Dignan. Library Board for three years— Mr. G. S. Howard* re-aippointed. Fence Viewers'—'Messrs H. C. Riv­ ers, Garnet Flynn and J. Norry, re­ appointed. Board of Health—Mr. Ed. Treble, re-appointed. Truant Officer—Thomas Colling­ wood, re-appointed. Bell Ringing—(Emerson Cornish, re-appointed. 'Constable and Street Commission­ er—John Norry, re-appointed. Street Cleaner'—(William Andrew, re-appointed. Night Watch and Constable— William Waring, re-appointed. Members of Arena Committee— Councillors May and Tuckey. Mr. W. C. Pearce was re-appoint­ ed relief officer on motion of May and Tuckey. Carried. Regular nights for meeting were fixed for the second and fourth Wednesday up to May 1st, 1938 on motion of Dignan and Southcott. Carried. The sums of ten dollars each’ was granted to the War Memorial Child­ ren’s Hospital, .London and the Huron County Children’s Home, Goderich, on motion of Dignan and Southcott. Carried. 'The Clerk was authorized to sec­ ure .two copies of the Municipal World to be retained in the Clerk’s office on motion of Southcott and Dignan. 'Carried. Tlie following list of accounts were read and ordered paid: Janies Bowey, coal, Town Hall $21.45, direct relief $30, total $51.- 45; Municipal World, supplies $1.14 subscription $2, total $3.14; Lovell $4.44; $6.00; Henry Deputy R. Officer $4; Wm. J. Car- and ANNUAL MMETING HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The annual meeting of the Exeter Horticultural Society was held in the basement of the Public 'Library Monday evening. Reports sliowea that tfae membership for the .year was 97 an increase over the previous year. All accounts had been paid add there is a satisfactory balance in__ ______ v........ ,,_ the treasury. Owing to the activ-1 ling, poll Clerk $/; Miss A. Hand- ities of the year an increase is ex-1 ford, Booth $2; R. N. Creech, D.R.O. $4; Frank Coates, Poll Clerk $4; Geo. Jaques, D.R.O., $4; Mrs. H. Harness, P. Clerk $4; Kenneth Wein Booth $2; Rich. Welsh', D.R.O. $4; John L. Kydd, Poll Clerk $4; Thus. Webster, Booth $2. Direct Relief Accounts tH. Bierling, supplies $12.70; Wm. Hatter, milk $10.50; Bruce Rivers, supplies $48.55; H. C. Rivers, meat $5.85; H. T. Rowe, eoal $20i.,‘ R. G. [.Seldon, coal $23.75; F. G. Wright & Co., supplies $7.18; W. C. Pearce, Relief Officer $t.37* Passed on motion of Dignan and t May and carried. Adjournment by Turkey. Jbs. Senior, R. J. & Co., stationery supplies Rich. Davis, snow plowing Clyde Heywood, ditto $11.85; Green, ditto $10; Ed. Treble 64 WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF FRENCH SETTLEMENT COUPLE Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Ducharme Sr. who on Saturday celebrated the six­ ty-fourth anniversary of their wed­ ding at their home on the Blue Wa­ ter Highway have the distinction of being the oldest married couple in the history of the parish of St. Pe­ ter’s Church of the French Settle­ ment. They were married in 1874 by Rev. Father Sneider, a German Missionary priest stationed at Goder­ ich, who had as his Mission this French Settlement on the border ot Lake Huron, twenty two miles south of Goderich at a place caller Birch Point (Pointe aux Boilleau), This priest travelled over corduroy roads on horse back once a montih to ad­ minister to the early settlers of this parish. Mr. Ducharme who is in his 90th year was born at St. Theresa, Lower Canada and when eight years old immigrated to this parish with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Martin Ducharme, Mrs. Ducharme, who was formerly Miss Jane Wilson is in her 80 th year and was born about 80 rods from where she now lives. Mr. and Mrs. Ducharme are Roman Catholics, the former being of French descent while Mrs. Du­ charme was from Irish parents and a convert. After a bounteous anni­ versary dinner the aged celebrants who possess keen reasoning facul­ ties entertained their guests with interesting reminiscences of the wedding day sixty-four years ago. They related that on their wedding day after the mass and ceremony they drove to Drysdale Corner where the late Robert Drysdale kept a ho­ tel and .dance hall and here in com­ pany with two other bridal couples of the same day they made merry while awaiting the preparation of the wedding dinner. Mr. Ducharme who was an accomplished violin player of his day added much to the enjoyment of the occasion. As the brides dress is always an important part in the account of any wedding, Mr. Ducharme recalls that his bride wore a blue serge dress with iheel- length hoop skirt, which was trim­ med with twelve yards of white rib­ bon. With this dress she wore high laced leather shoes and for a coat or “perdesue” she wore a checkered shawl and hat to match. The groom was resplendent in a fancy blatk suit with wide rimmed hat and high- top leather boots trimmed with a red band at tfae top. The trouser legs were worn inside the boots. An important item of the dinner 'menu was fat pork which was considered of the choicest when the fat would measure eight inches thick. 'The dessert was pie made from red rasp­ berries which had been picked in the summer by the house wives and spread in the sun to dry. The bev­ erage consisted not of brewed wine, nay, but the choicest of liqueurs in three handsome carafes at each end and the centre of the table from which the guests were freely served. Recall Early Days They recall that the early days of tbeir married life was one continu­ ous struggle for existence; there be­ ing only small lots of land cleared of bush at that time; To this union were born ten children, four boys and six girls. Those living are three sons, Alfred, William and Oscar all of the Blue Watei’ Highway and three daughters, Mrs. David Gero- mette, Mt. Carmel, Mrs. iSolomon Williams, of Seaforth and Mrs. Ber- nardath Hartman of Thedford. There are 69 grandchildren and 115 great grandc’hilden. Mrs. Ducharme tells that all went well until dawn the next morning when a few old-timers wished to have a on the bride by taking the and carefully .placing him in ter or “barlo” with a whip hands. They then pulled the on the road to a neighbors little while and then returned pected in tfae government grant. The Society plans to widen their scope this year and a drive will be made fcr increased membership. Officers elected Were as follows: Hon. Presi­ dents, S. J. Hogarth and Rev. J. J. Brown; president, Mrs. N. J. Dore; 1st vice-ipres., J. M. Southcott; 2nd vice-pres., Dr. G. F. Roulston; sec­ retary-treasurer, E. C. Harvey. Dir­ ectors for 2 years, W. H. Moise, C. V. Pickard, G. S. Howard, Miss V. Essery, Wm. J. Smith; directors with one year to got J. w. Powell, Miss L. M. Jeckell, Dr. Roulston, Mrfi. B. W. F. Beavers, Mrs. T, Din- ney* 'Parks Com., Mrs, G. Ethering- ton, K. Clark, j*. Elston, W. E. Walk­ er, W. Ward; Member. Com. L. M. Jeckell, Mrs. T. Difthoy, R. M< Wag­ horn, E. J. Wethey, S. B. ~ ' Premium Delivery Com.: Q. V. Pick­ ard,’ W. H. Moise, J. R. C. Moffatt; Exhibition Com.: Wm, Ward, J. M. iSouthcott, K. G. Clark with power to add. Taylor; Clerk Rev. J. B. Moore, Grand will give his lecture "A Visit Holy Lahd” with 150 views in Thames Road Church on Friday, January 14th, at 8.30 p.m* Admis­ sion 25c and lSh. Bend, to the of the prank groom a cut­ in his cutter for a the groom to the bride. This was a custom of olden time wedding days. Mr. and Mrs. Ducharme despite their age are still enjoying (good •health. During the afternoon an address was read by a granddaugh­ ter,. Mrs. Remie Denomme and gifts were presented to the aged couple by their children and grandchildren. Both made suitable replies to the address, thanking their children for the gifts and for their presence as many came a considerable distance. Following is a copy of the address Dear Parents,—; We, your children and grandchil­ dren have assembled here today for the grand and unique Celebration of the sixty-fourth anniversary of your wedded life and We bid .you Well and we trust that the Divine 'Providence will spare you both to live more years in bur midst. Yeu have been consoling parents to us in times of despair, always giving words of en­ couragement and assisting each and every one of us in our little trials and on this occasion we humbly ask you to accept these little gifts which we present to you with our love and affection.