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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1938-04-21, Page 1ESTABLISHED 1873 EXETER, ONT,, THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 21st, 1938 Sixty-Fourth Year I ...New Furnishings for the Home We have a complete stock of new linoleums, congoleums, rugs, floor and table oilcloths, window blinds, curtain rods, curtain nets and made up curtains at very reasonable prices. • •• LARGE SIZE LINOLEUM RUGS—Sizes 10 1-2 by 12 feet; 72 by 12 feet; 12 by 13 1-2 feet at reduced prices. CONGOLEUM RUGS—New patterns, all sizes, at lower than mail order prices. WINDOW BLIND SPECIAL—37 in. wide by 6 feet long, plain green and plain cream, slightly imperfect at 69c. each. TIE-BACKS—In new styles silk cords, all colors at 60c. a pair. Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls’ Spring Coats and Suits We have a very large stock of coats to choose from at very reasonable prices. We can fit any type of figure. Ladies’, Misses’ & Girls’ Knitted Suits Knitted Suits will be very popular again this season. We have the well known Monarch line of both two and three-piece suits in popular spring shades at very reas onable prices. Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls’ Rain Capes This is exceptionally good quality Rain-Cape in popular colors at 79c., 98c. $1.50 each. Women’s Shoes on Sale at $2.00 a pair One table of Women’s high grade shoes, all sizes from 3 1-2 to 8, including ties, straps and pumps in widths from C to EE. Real bargains in good shoes at $2 pair. SPECIAL—All linen tea towelling, 20 inches wide very special value at 25c. yd. Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday DUTCH SETT ONIONS A |LC OC- Nice size stock ..................... “ 1U5» SHINOLA FLOOR WAX 1 pound tins ...........r...:...............CflUll m«JI> Kellogg’s All-Wheat Flakes O nlrcr With Free Toy Aeroplane .. ** Clarke’s Tomato Ketchup O fnr Extra quality, 12 oz. bottle..« mJv p. & G. soap c raUs lQc Very Special Price ......... V vdlkvo AvV ORANGE MARMALADE 1QP St. William's Brand ..32 OZ. JAR GOLDEN WAX BEANS No. 2 size tin, choice quality ... vdvll NEW CABBAGE . nA1> |L Fresh, firm heads jlvl 1U, Phone 32 Farm Sold SEEDS! SEEDS! SEEDS! PEAS, CORN, BEANS AND MANGEL SEED IN BULK All Varieties of Vegetable and Flower Seeds by the packet PRICES RANGING FROM 5c. per packet to 7 packets 25c. Lawn Grass Seed and Sugar Beet by the packet Aluminum Ware Granite Ware Tin Ware, Electric Rangettes Fishing Tackle Garden Tools Lawn Sprinklers and Hose Lawn Mowers (The best ever made) Now is the time to look over those Window Screens and Screen Doors and get your requirements. HINGES, SPRINGS, CATCHES AND PULLS Do Not Wait Till Those Flics Get In LOWE BROS. Full line of Floor Enamels, House Paint, Furniture Enam- als and Varnishes Brushes, all sizes and prices HOUSECLEANING Dry Mops, Wet Mops, Floor Wax, Gio-Coat, Kneeling Pads, Stair Pads, Chamois and Polishes AFTER THE RAINS. HOW ABOUT THAT ROOF! DOES IT LEAK? SEE US FOR TINSMITHING AND PLUMBING Traquair’s Hardware Phone 27 We Deliver Mr. Karl Kirchner, of Hillsgreen, has purchased from Mr. Harry Kuhn one handed acres in the fifth conces sion of Stephen adjoining the farm of Mr. Wellington Haist and Will take possession at onice. The deal was arranged by W. 0. Pearce, Exe ter. iMr. and Mrs. Kirchner and son and daughter recently came from Poland to found a home oh Cana dian soil. House Purchased Mr. K. J. Sims has purchased the property of the late Mrs. E. Heide- man on Sanders Street. The property has been rented to Mr. M. Cudmore who gets immediate possession, The doig poisoner has been at work. Last Week Mr. R. G-. Seldon lost a valuable Boston bull terrier that was highly prized by the family. A couple of weeks a.gO Mrs. Atkin son lost a wire-haired terrier. I I r Your Superior Store I1 .Band Concert. SUNDAY NIGHT LEAVITT’S THEATRE at 8.30 p.m. Silver Collection Ted. Walper, Director I.O.O.F. DIVINE SERVICE The members of the Exeter Lodge No. 67 I.O.O.F. will attend Divine service • in Caven Presbyter ian dhur-ch Sunday evening, April 24th. Service to be conducted by Rev. Bro. D. C. Hill. Members of the order are requested to meet at the lodge rooms at 6:30 ip.m. Visit ors are welcome. E. A. How-aid, Secretary ' B. M. Francis, Noble Grand DANCE ECCLESTON CASINO Grand Bend lAfED., APR. at 9 p.m. BENNY PALMER and his orchestra Under the auspices of the Grand Bend Band—4. W. Walper Director ADMISSION 50c. Come And Support The Band EXETER COUNCIL The Municipal Council met, ab sent Councillor Dignan. The min utes of the meeting! held March 23 together with the special meeting as held March 28 and March 31st were read and adopted on motion of Coun cillors Tuckey and May. Carried. A letter was read from W. F. Bab'b, M.D., of London, in regard to eye condition of Mr. James Camp bell, due to cataracts. The council agreed to assume the charge for hos pitalization jointly with Huron Co. The clerk to advise the Canadian Na tional Institute for the Blind, Lon don office. Motion per Tuckey and Southcott. Carried. The notice from the County Clerk regarding the admission of Mr. Lloyd Hewitt, an indigent patient into Vic toria Hospital for a. minor operation was turned down as this named party is a young man and able to maintain himself. A deputation from the Board of Education, Messrs. R. N. Creech, W. H, Dearing and J. M. Southcott wait ed on the council and outlined the Board’s opinion of the new branches of education that are being put into effect in the High Schools, through out the province. The committee had no defeniie plans to submit but at the same time voiced the opinion that the erection of a four-room building suitable m every way for the different branches of education is necessary. The Clerk was instructed to write Mr. McPherson, Govt. Road Engine er, of Stratford, asking for an in spection of the pavement at the north end of the village. Motion Iby May and Southcott. Carried. The council are asking that all stores and offices close their respec tive places of business on .Saturday nights sharp at 12 o’clock. Per Tuckey and (Southcott that a new police cap be secured for the nightwatch, also two new police badges be secured. Councillor Tuckey reported that Mr. M. Fletcher had intimated that a tree in front of his dwelling was likely to divide and fall upon the hydro wires entering his home. Commissioner Norry to investigate. The following list of accounts were read and ordered paid: Exeter Library Board, quarterly grant $.250; J. < Junior, insurance town ball equipment $10.39; R. J. Lovell Go., Ltd., stationery $8.37; B. M. Francis, insurance on tool building at rear of Town Hall $5.00; P. U. C., street lighting $225.75; P. U. 0., hydrant rental $352.03; W. C. Pearce, relief officer $13.50; Jas. Bowey, direct relief $10; S. J. V. Cann, ditto $7.10; H. Bierling, ditto '$19; W. Hatter, ditto $11; W. S. Cole, ditto $1.95; H. T. Rowe, ditto $20; H. C. Rivers, ditto $4.90; Southcott Bros., ditto $12.7'0; R. G. Seldon, ditto $20; F. G. Wright, ditto 88c; Peter Coleman, team labor R. & B. $16.50; Clyde Hey wood, ditto $16: Wm. Andrew, lalbor $35.10; County of Huron, hospital fees $21.85. Adjournment by Southcott. Joseph Senior Clerk OFFICERS ELECTED The annual meeting of the Exeter Ladies’ Bowling Clulb was held at the Town Hall, Tuesday evening with the President Mrs. Teller in the chair. After the various reports were given the officers for the year were elected as follows: President, Mrs. H. C. Rivers; 1st Vice-President Mrs. H. Pollen; Secretary-Treasurer, Mrs. H. C. Carey; Membership Com mittee, Miss Lillian Hueston (conv.) Mrs. W. Smith, Mrs. A. O. Elliot, Miss Helen Penhale, Mrs. G. Jacques; Soicial Committee, Mrs. R. Hopiper (conv.), Mesdames Fred May, T. O. Southcott, B. W. Tuckey, E. Camp bell, U. Snell, V. Brouighton, J. A. Traquair; Tournament Comipittee, Mrs. H. Pollen (conv.), Mesdames M. Tetter, W. Moise, J. M. South cott. To begin the season, the ladies intend to hold a social evening early next month. The members also decided to hold a mixed tourna ment about June 15th. EASTER CANTATA A delightful Easter Cantata "Vic torious King" was rendered 'by the James Street cboir under the leader ship of Mr. W. R. Goulding on Sun day evening. An appreciative au dience enjoyed the anthems and special numbers. Soloists were: Miss Reta Rowe, Ed. Lindenfield, Mrs. T. Coates, Mrs, A. O. Elliot, W. R. Goulding, Miss Helen Peiihale, Miss Pearl Wood; duets by Mrs. Elliot and Miss Jean Sheere, Mrs. Linden field and Miss LUlu- Lindenfield, Mrs. Goulding and Dawson Goulding and a trio by W. Cutbush, A. E. Wuertb and M. Cttdmbre. Miss Marion Gladman underwent an epefation for the removal of her tonsils at Victoria Hospital on Tues day. TWO MEN FOILED IN ATTEMPTED ROBBERY Two men were foiled in their at tempt to rob the poolroom of N. Statton early Monday morning when Night Constable Wm. Wareing ap peared upon the scene and fright ened the would-be robbers mway. The robbers had forced the double front doors with a pinch bar and had all but gained entrance to the store when. Constable Wareing ap proaching form the south on the op posite side of the street was observ ed and the men made a hasty get away. Two men drew up1 in front of the poolroom m a car and one of them forced the door by splitting the door frame. Constable Ware ing .heard the noise and was hasten ing to the sicene when he was ob served by the man in the doorway who jumped into the auto and sped north to the first corner, turning right. At Andrew street they turn south and came out onto the high way at the McColl-Frontenac garage. This took place about quarter to five o’clock. It is believed that the same gang had been operating in Clinton and Lucan the same night and possibly may be linked up with the robbery which took place in Exeter the week previous when Walker’s drug store was entered. At Clinton the robbers broke in to Falconers’s coal office. Papers, bonds and cheques were scattered about the office, but nothing (but stamps were taken. Entrance was gained through a window. At N. W. Counter’s poolroom the raiders forced the front door where $10.50 in cash and a quantity of cigarettes and lighters were stolen. Cash to the amount of $3 was stolen from Clifford Proctor’s machine shop and a coach belonging to Leonard Mc- Knight was stolen from Hanley’s garage. The car was later found abandoned in London. A car stol en in St. Thomas a few hours be fore was abandoned in Clinton. At Lucan H. S. Stanley’s Drug store was entered and $35 mostly in small change and a quantity of cig arettes were taken. EDGAR — GRIFFITHS A pretty Easter wedding was sol emnized at the Pentcostal Church, Exeter, when Katherine Irene (re turned missionary from India) dau ghter of Mrs. G. H. Griffith and the late G. H. Griffiths, London, was united in marriage to John Thomas Edgar, Pastor of Pentecostal church,- Exeter. The ceremony was perform ed by Rev. J. H. Underhill, Goderich. The church was-decorated with daf fodils and,lilies. The Bridal Chorus was played by Miss Jean Ogiden, of London. The bride, who was given in marriage by her brother, John Griffiths, looked charming in a gown of navy sheer, embroidered in white with white -doeskin gloves and navy accessories. The ibride carried a bou quet of Colonial roses, Cala lilies and Sweet Peas. The (bridesmaid, Miss Viola J. Smit'h, of London, wore royal blue crepe with a short jacket embroidered in white angora; with white doeskin -gloves and royal blue accessories. She carried a bouquet of pink and white carnations. Don. Griffiths, brother of the bride, at tended the bride-groom. Donald John ston of Goderich was the usher. Dur ing the signing of the register, Mrs. C. F. Denley, -of London, who wore a dress of pink flowered crepe under navy silk chiffon, sang “I Love You Truly” with Miss Jean Ogden accom panying. After the ceremony a recep tion was held at the home of the bride -and groom, William iStreet, The bride’s mother, Mrs. G. H. Grif fiths, who wore a navy and white redingote ensemble with a shoulder- ette of mauve sweet peas, and white carnations, received with the Ibride. The house was -prettily decorated with pink and white streamers, wed ding bells, and spring flowers. The bridal table was gayly decorted with mauve and pink sweet peas and roses centred with the wedding cake. Mrs. J. Pones, of London, aunt of the bride, who poured tea, looked charm ing in a gown of coronation 'blue vel vet with a shoulderette bf mauve and pink carnations, and sweet peas. The Misses May and Anna Maguire, Mrs. J. H. Sutton, Mrs. Frank. Freeman all of London, and Mrs. F. Green of St Thomas, assisted in serving. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Edgar left by motor for Hamilton, Toronto and -points east, and on their return will reside on William street, Exeter. -Guests were present from Goderich, Hensail London and St. Thomas. Little Finger Amputated Mr. Lyle Worden, of Staffa, while cutting wood with a buzz saw Thurs day of last week on the farm of Mr. Miller, the stick he was holding slipped and his hand came in contact with the saw. The little finger was badly cut and it was found necessary to amputate it at the hand. He was brought to the office of Dr, Eletlciier. DR. S. M. SAVAGE RESIGNS AS MEDICAL MISSIONARY Dr. Margaret Strang Savage has resigned as Presbyterian medical missionary in the Peace River dis trict, around Dixonville. Because of the pressure of her increased household duties since the birth of her daughter, Ann, Dr. Savage is now carrying on a private practice. HOLY WEEK SERVICES The special Holy Week services whiicih were held in the various churches during Easter week were fairly well attended. The service on Tuesday evening was held in Caven Presbyterian church with Rev. Stan ley Johnston, of Lucan, as the speaker. Mrs. Geo. Lamont, sang a solo. In James Street church on Wednesday evening Rev. Arthur Sinclair, of Hensall, was the speaker and Rev. Mr. Page sang a solo. On Thursday evening m -‘Main Street Church Rev. Mr. Chandler, of Kip pen was the speaker and the choir led in the service of song. The Good Friday evening service was held in Trivitt Memorial Church with Rev. W. Young, of Hensall, as the speak er, Mrs. N. J. Dore and Mr. Arthur Middlemiss sang a duet "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross." Special services were held during the week at Hensall,.. -Clandeboye, -Centralia, Crediton, Kippen and Grand Bend. GAISER — PEARCE ■On Saturday, April 16th, a quiet wedding took place at the Main St. United church parsonage, Exeter, when Rev. A. E. Elliott united in marriage Rutih M. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Pearce and William J. Gaiser, son of Mr. John Gaiser and the late Mrs. Gaiser, of Credi ton. The bride wore a blue suit with matching accessories and a corsage of sweet peas and orchids. They were attended by the -bride’s sister and her husband Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Redmond, of Detroit. Mrs. Redmond wore a suit of blue flow ered silk with accessories to match and.a corsage of pink siweet peas. Following the ceremony a wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride’s parents. Mr. and Mrs. Gaiser left by motor for a trip to Toronto, Orillia and other points and on their return will reside on the groom’s farm near Crediton. CELEBRATE FORTY-FIFTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY A most enjoyable evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Essery when they celebrated the forty-fifth wedding anniversary of the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Isaac. There were about forty- five relatives and friends present. The evening was pleasantly spent in games,-cards and music- after wHfeh Mr. and Mrs. Isaac was presented with a beautiful satin-bound wool blanket. The address was read by their granddaughter Doris Lightfoot and the presentation made by Mr. Wesley Dearing. Mr. Isaac on behalf of his wife made a very fitting re ply, When all joined in singing "For They Are jolly Good Fellows." The1 hostess then served a delicious lunch with a nicely decorated wedding cake adorning the centre of the table. Guests were present from Ex eter, Greenway, Arkona, Dorchester, and London. Messages were also re ceived from relatives in Detroit. Y. P. U. ENTERTAIN On Tuesday evening James Street Y. P. U entertained Main Street and Crediton Y. P. U’s. The meeting opened with a hymn after which Andy Mathers took charge. The Scripture was read by Gerald Schroe der. The topic was given by Rev. Mr. Gladman. After a hymn Ted Wright gave a reading. We were then fav ored with a voical duet fey th-e Kestle girls; a piano selection by Audrey Yearley. Helen Mathers then favor ed with a guitar selection followed by a selection by the Harmony Trio. Rev. Mr. Gladman and Marion Lovie then favored with- a guitar and piano du-et. The ipeeting was then taken charge of by the social convenor Vera Decker. Games and contests were enjoyed by all. After a dainty lunch the meeting closed by repeat ing the Mizpah benediction. Household Effects Sold An auction sale of the household offects of the late Mrs. E. Heideman was held Saturday last. Mr. Frank Taylor wielded the auctioneer’s ham mer. This sale was the winding up of a home that has been in existence in Exeter for over fifty years, Mem bers of the family who were here for the sale were Mr, and Mrs. J, gill, of Kitchener.: Mr. and Mrs. Louis Heideman; Mr. aiid Mrs. Wm. Mason and -Mr. Wm. Heideman, of Toronto and Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Coxworth, of London. FRONT PAGE EDITORIAL A REST ROOM FOR EXETER A rest room for Exeter has been in (the public mmd for some time and the question is not the necessity of such a place but how best can such a place be provided and main tained in a manner creditable to the municipality and at the same time at a minimum of expense to the rate payers. Several suggestions have been made. One suggestion is the erection of a building on the south side of the newly acquired street connecting Main and William streets and West of G. A. Hawkins’ Hard ware store. Another suggestion has been the remodelling of the Town Hall. A third suggestion and one that seems to have considerable mer it is the erection of a new building that would combine ther- Public Util ities -Commission, a Clerk’s office and a rest room. The present building used by the Public Utilities Commission is in adequate for the purpose. The of fice space is very cram-ped and the storage room is not large enough. At present th-e Commission are using three different places for the storage of their supplies and trucks and this means an outlay for rent that would be saved to the municipality If all were on one property. It would al so mean a saving of time in going from one place to the other. At present the Exeter Rural Hy dro pay a proportion of the cost for the use and maintenance of the pre sent buildings but this would be considerably increased if better and more efficient accommodation, were afforded. But the best part of the latter proposition is the fact tfa-at the local Hydro department have on hand and in bonds a cash-* surplus of over twelve thousand dollars. This money would go a long way to pro viding the necessary building. It will be remembered that in 19 34 something like six thousand dollars of the hydro surplus was s-pent in taking the hydro lines from the Main street and installing the present lighting system which' goes to show that the hydro system is in a posi tion well able to take -care of the present proposition. In connection with such a building might well be incorporated a Clerk’s office and a fire-proof vault 'which would protect the valuable books and papers of the Public Utilities Commission, the Municipality, the Cemetery Board, etc. It has been common knowledge that a fire might have, caused a considerable loss to the municipality because the valu- , able books and documents belonging to the municipality have not been properly protected from loss by fire. The present location would be ample to provide for the necessary building and it would be centrally located for a rest room. A combin ed building would minimize the heating problem necessary for a rest room and the caretaking would be more easily looked after. The care taking could, in fact, be combined with the caretaking of the Public Library which is close by. The Rural Hydro is growing -con siderably each- year with greater de mands upon the staff and by taking the above suggestions into consider ation and building to meet the de mands of the fiuture seems to be a step in the right direction at very little cost to the ratepayers. SOCIAL EVENING The Shuffleboard Club wound up a successful season at the Arena with a social gathering on Tuesday evening. Abo-ut forty persons were present. During the forpart of the evening a tournament was held and keenly contested. Following the play the ladies served a splendid lumch. The president, E. C. Harvey, paid a splendid tribute to the ladies and particularly the social committee and his remarks were seconded by Mr. Beavers. Dr. Anderson recited a couple of short poems of his own composition and these were much appreciated. The club have had a successful season and it was decided to reorganize in the fall. Seaforth Lions Visit Exeter Members of the Seaforth Lions Club -paid a friendly visit to the Exeter Lions Club at the supper meeting in the Central Hotel Mon day evening. Lion Dr. F. J. Beche- ly, vice-president of the seaforthi Lions, brought the greetings of that club and by request spoke on the work for crippled children being car ried on in Huron and also of the ef forts at sight conservation. Lion Andy McLean told of the work the Seaforth club have done in the way of providing a swimming pool and of the Splendid use that is being made of it. On Saturday, April 23rd in the af ternoon a sale of home made baking in Miss Grigg*s Store by the Mission Band of Caven Cliurchi