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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1938-05-19, Page 3THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE THURSDAY, MAY 10th, 1938 Conservative Convention * * ♦ James Morley Re-elected President * * # A federal election early this fall, with the question of national unity as the issue, was predicted at the meeting in Hensail on Friday even­ ing by Ashton R. Douglas K.C., of London, president of the Western Ontario Conservative Association. Mr, Douglas was speaker at the annual meeting of the Conservative Association for the federal riding of Huron-Perth at which delegates were named for the Conservative party convention at Ottawa in July. The riding association urged a change in the party name from Lib- erel-Conservative to National Con­ servative party, and moved to amal­ gamate the executives of the Huron- Perth federal riding and the South Huron provincial riding. Thus James •Morley is president; Clark Fisher is secretary; and Richard Welsh, treas­ urer, of ’both federal and provincial associations. All three men live in Exeter. Delegates Named Delegates to the Ottawa convention were named as follows; Dr. Hobbs Taylor, of Dashwood, standard-bear­ er in the last provincial election; James Morley, Mrs. Robert Town­ send, of Londesboro and Peter Eisen- bach, of Grand Bend. Alternate delegates are Mrs. F. Donnelly, of Goderich, wife of the Conservative candidate for the riding in the federal election of 1935, Geo. C Petty, of Hensall; Mrs. Hobbs Taylor, of Dashwood and Dr. Wm. Joynt, of Seaforth. Frank Sills, of Seaforth, retiring president of the association, and W. O. Goodwin, of Hensall, retiring secretary, declined renomination. Mr. Sills and Richard Parks, of Seaforth, were nominated as delegates, ’but declined. Nelson Trewartha, ex-M.L.A., acted as chair­ man for the evening. “Never since the quarrelsome days before Confederation has Canada seen such disintegration as in 193 8. We’re coming close to a testing time. I think and I feel that there is go­ ing to be an election this fall. The Liberal party is slipping and slipping badly. The issue for tihe election was handed to the Rowell Commis­ sion. It is the question of unity or disunity for Canada.” Mr. Douglas said. Committee for Action Referring to- R. C. Wood and the “Committee for Action” which has demanded an early convention for Ontario Conservatives, Mr. Douglas declared that while 'he .personally did not vote for the convention postpone­ ment the majority of the executive did and “I don’t think . their judg­ ment in deciding tO' permit all energy to be .put into the federal convention can be challenged,” he said. “If such a ’committee for action’ exists why can’t we have the names. Mr. Wood refuses the list but in the heat of argument he let it out that the names are known in The Globe and Mail offices. The Globe and Mail has given the committee consider­ ably publicity. We must be very careful before, we as Conservatives, support anything indorsed by Mr. McCullough or his friends on the The Glo’be and Mail,” Mr. Douglas said. 'Stressing the importance of the federal convention, Mr. Douglas said “Our system of taxation has become a monster quite out of control. It’s one of the issues we have to be pre­ pared to meet at Ottawa,” he said.- The speaker declared that Mr. Bennett was giving up the leadership only because of poor health. Explain­ ing that tihe growth of the Dominion has been guided by tihe principles of the Conservative party he said Can­ ada is entering on a new epoch and the Conservatives must meet chang­ ing times and lay the basic principles for the next generation’s activities. Invites Suggestion He urged every Conservative with any ideas or suggestions for the party to send them to the committee set up at Ottawa to sift those suggestions for the convention. “Write a letter and send your ideas in. You now have a great op­ portunity and I ask you to take ad­ vantage of it,” he urged. Attacking the Liberals for creat­ ing disunity, he recalled that they had campaigned for a solid block of Liberal governments m the provinces and at Ottawa and declared that the result has been anything but unity. He charged that Mr. King has failed to deal with the issues of tihe day, mentioning the railway question and stated that the system of taxa­ tion, including the administration of railways, must be completely re-' vised. “Sound thinking Liberals see no chance of making any improvement now. They know these men in po­ wer Will do nothing but temporize. We Conservatives have got to do the work and we must do it regardless of what may happen." The fact that Mr. King denies an election, as Mr. Hepburn did a year I ago, the fact that the Conservatives 1 are vulnerable m that they must choose a new leader and revamp 50 YEARS AGO May 17, 1888 * Mr. Daniel McAnsh, who has been in California, has returned and graces our streets in “Buffalo Bill" costume, Dan makes a first rate ‘wild wester.’ Mr. Wm, iprew and family have returned from Los Angeles, Calif., where they have been spending the winter. IMr, Benjamin Grigg, who is at­ tending college is home spending, a short vacation. The band will have their new reg­ imentals for the 24th. The helmets and plumes are oh the way from New York, Mr. W. Hughes, of Hensall, form­ erly of Exeter, has secured a situat­ ion in iSt. Louis. Mr. James Dignan has purchased a building from Mr. Thomas Ham­ lin, which he will convert into a shop. While working in the mill of J. Ratz & (Son, Stephen Township on Monday, Mr. V. Ratz, reeve of the township and an employee met with an accident. He was in the act of inserting a loop in the machine when the knife severed his thumb off. Mr. Ragen took his place, but had not worked long ’before he too, had one of his thumbs severed. A very pleasant event took iplace at Clandeboye on Friday evening it being a presentation to Mr. Thomas Hall by the members of the ehunch choir. He was presented with a beautiful cutaway shooting jacket. Mr. John Bawden, has resigned his commission as head constable at Lucan. Mr. Charles Haskett is an applicant for the position. A public meeting was held in the town hall on Monday evening. Mr. M. Eacrett was appointed chairman and Mr. M. J. White, secretary. The Reeve, Mr. Johns, Mr. John Grigg and Mr. Hurdon spoke regarding the matter of mail connections and ac­ commodation in Stephen and Us- borne also the matter of a high school was discussed. 25 YEARS AGO May 15, 1913 Mr. Loney Heywood, divinity stu­ dent, at Toronto returned home last week and occupied the pulpit of Main Street Church .Sunday evening. .Leroy Coultis, of Toronto, form­ erly, of Exeter, and Frank Bawden were successful in their final pharm­ acy examinations at Toronto. Mrs. C. W. Welsh and daughter left Wednesday morning for Regina to spend the summer. 'For the supplementary estimates which appeared Wednesday morning is an item of .$15,000 for a new Post Office for Exeter. Mr. Livingstone, of Calgary, son- in-law of Mr. John Hawkshaw, who is ;at present visiting in Exeter, has patented a little device for the sil­ encing of the running water in con­ nection with bathrooms. Mrs. Lowe, who has ’been visiting with her daughter Mrs. Richard Davis, left last week t0‘ reside with her daughter Mrs. Murray in Min­ nesota. Mr. John iStewart, of Woodham, who has been working at the black­ smithing here for Mr. Robinson quit work on Saturday and accepted a position in .St, Marys. Alex Ferguson M.P.P., of fichrom- berg and H. Eilber M.P.P., of Cred- iton, were shaking bands with their friends in town on Tuesday. 15 YEARS AGO May 17, 1923 Mr. George Layton, of Brucefield, has been appointed returning officer for South Huron for the Provincial General Election. Dr. W. E. Browning, who has been on a four months tour of <S. America, has returned to his home at Caledonia, Minn. Mr. Herman Elliott, of (Sarnia, and Mr. Thos. Jones, of Detroit, at­ tended the funeral of the late Nor­ man Lloyd on Sunday. Mr. Cecil Johnston, son of Mr. W. H. Johnston, who has finished his fourth year of Medicine at Toronto, visited his parents here over the week-end. Mr. Thos. Cameron has purchased from Mr. Chas. Monteith five acres of land which he lias presented to the Thames Road Young People as an athletic field. Production May—“The picture of the horse is all right, but where’s the wagon?” Artist—“O'b, the horse will draw that.” Embarrassing Pimples Caused By Impure Blood Banishes Bad Blood Then No More Pimples A T. MILBURN C0„ LTD., PRODUCT their party and the growing disunity, all point to an early election, the speaker said. “They’re now beginning to think of grasping time by the forelock, running the chance of losing two years in office on the chance of gain­ ing four or five. Mr, Duplessis is tearing the Federal Liberal Associa­ tion in Quebec to pieces. Any as­ tute politician is not going to allow this to go on until he is swamped. I feel there will be an early election. The issue was banded to the Rowell Commission. It will be the question of unity versus disunity. Let us in July bring forth our policy of unity and force the issue. The very ground on which we stand and have stood is liable to be swept from under our feet. Let us pregare to forestall or meet an election in the latter part of the year,” he said. —London Free Press Main St. W. M. S. Tihe May meeting was held at the home of Mrs, C’has, Johns, Thursday, with 19 members present. The meet­ ing was opened by singing “Jesus Shall Reign” after which Mrs, Johns led in prayer, followed by the Lord’s Prayer. The President presided over the business. Miss Hartnoll made plans for the mothers and bab­ ies to be entertained at a church pic­ nic on June 9t(h. She also gave a very interesting report of the pres- byterial held in James St. Church. Mrs. Howard read the devotional leaflet and Mrs. Walker took charge of the study book with' Mesdames Green, Powell, Cole and Layton as­ sisting. Another hymn was sung and Mrs. Howard led in prayer, af­ ter which we sang “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” and Mrs. Cole led in prayer for tihe special missionary. At the close of the meeting the society presented Mrs. Jonah 'Sims with a beautiful bouquet of fifty large tu­ lips in ’honour of their golden an­ niversary to which Mrs. iSims replied in her usual pleasing manner. James St. W. M. S. The monthly meeting of the W. M. S. was held in James Street Un­ ited church on May l>2tih with.Mrs. H. Kyle in the chair for the busi­ ness period. The treasureir, Mrs. 'Stone reported nearly $70 raised this month'. The visiting commit­ tee made six calls and the Strang­ ers’ Secretary 28 calls this month. Plans were made to entertain the Baby and Mission Bands with their mothers at the June meeting. It was expected that one copy of the Blue Book, which this year contains only the busiijness records of our Missionary .Society will be sent free to each Missionary organization. Subscriptions were taken for a new ’book entitled “Through Missionary Windows” which gives accounts of work done,on all mission stations of our church. The worship service was led by Mrs. Samson McFalls, the theme being “The Church and World Peace.” Scripture readings were given by several ladies and a paper read by Mrs. McFalls. The devotional leaflet on “World Peace” was well given by Mrs. Maud Hey­ wood. We find that the great Christian leaders of the first three centuries of our era all regarded war as an organized iniquity. They believed and supported that belief, that Jesus had condemned war. Dr. Fosdick tells us, “Peace is not something we fall into because we react from war. Peace is a positive achievement which we must want so much that we are willing to pay the full price it costs.- Peace will cost the surrender of the age-long belief in the efficacy of violence.” World peace can be brought about by direct evangelism in our church­ es and to support with new vigor and sacrifice the missionary work of the churches. This was followed by prayers from Mrs. Heywood and Mrs. Sharpe. A duet by Mrs. B. Bissett and Mrs. C. Frayne with guitar accompaniment was much ap­ preciated. Mrs. Dr. Anderson in a very informative way, gave the clos­ ing chapter of our Study Book, which was entitled “Facing a New World.” The author, Dr. J. Arnup, in this concluding chapter challang- es us, the members of the United church of Canada with this great question, “Do we Really Believe in Missions?” “God is the Father of all but that Jesus Christ most per­ fectly revealed God, and through Him men of all races and lands can find full fellowship with the Father.” We believe that 'Christ met the deepest needs of all kinds of peoples and our missionaries give us proof of this. The W. M. S. has achieved outstanding success in its auxiliary work, but these, as yet include only 25 percent of the women of the church. PICOBAC ■■■■ PIPE sasa B TOBACCOJ| FOR A MILD,COOL SMOKE Hensail W. M. S. The W. M. S. of the United church held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday afternoon in the base­ ment of the church. There was a good attendance of members. Mrs. Sinclair presided. The meeting op­ ened by singing hymn 87 “The Whole Wide World.” The devot­ ional was taken by Mrs. Annie Mc­ Donald and prayer was offered by Mrs, William Dougall, Sr, Miss Eleanor Fisher favored with a piano solo. The topic “Manifold Ministry” was ably given by Mrs, Laird Mickle. Hymn 176 “Jesus the Name High Over All” was sung, Mrs. Cross presided over the business period. The minute of the last meeting were read and adopted as read. Mrs. J. Elder of the visiting committee for the month reported as making' 10 calls on the sick, Mrs. S. Merner and Mrs. Wilson Carlisle were ap­ pointed a visiting committee for this month It was decided to have a birthday party on the 19th of May. A bale of clothing is to be packed on June 2nd and shipped to needy., ones in the West. Anyone 'having dona­ tions of clothing will please leave at the home of Mrs. John Elder. The' meeting closed by singing hymn 284 “I Am Thine, O Lord” and all re­ peating the Mizpah benediction. s $3 i E RE BUYING OUR B Fl f L LL CTRIC RANI k 1 J ALL over Ontario, families are changing to the modern electric way of cooking. They’re finding out that today’s beautiful new electric ranges are priced right down within reach of all . . . They’re comparing, and learning that an electric range costs surprisingly little to operate . . . And they’re dis­ covering the HYDRO Thrift Plan! This attractive plan is every woman’s opportunity to say good-bye to kitchen drudgery and cooking failures ... to start enjoying a brand-new life of better meals — better health — better living. Check the details below, then choose your clean — fast-cooking — economical electric range today! Every Woman Wants These 10 ODUmiTllliES .. Every Family Can Afford Them! An Electric Range is CLEANER— Cooler—more Modern .. .You will find it Fast-Cooking and Thrifty to operate ... It ends cooking fail­ ures, giving you PERFECT RESULTS every time ... It ensures BETTER FLAVOUR, because HEALTHFUL FOOD VALUES ARE RETAINED ... It is SAFER ... It ENDS DRUDGERY. The installation of a 3-wire service & wiring to Electric Range is now being installed at no cost to the consumer on Ranges of 60 amperes or over capacity, regardless of where the range is purchased This applies to the village of Exeter only. EXETER PUBLIC UTILITIES THAMES ROAD Miss Patterson, of Clinton, was a guest Tuesday with her friend Miss M. -Gardiner. Mrs. McCurdy, of Exeter is visit­ ing with Mr. and Mrs, M. McCurdy. Mr. Sherwood Brock ’has rented the farm at Roys formerly tenanted by Mr. Milton Young. A stirring address was delivered by our pastor from tihe verse “If any man be in Christ, he is a new crea­ ture” to a large congregation on Sunday. Mrs, G. Coward and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jeffery sang a very fitting number at the close of the service. Tihe cold high winds of title past week have not been encouraging for bee keepers in this locality although spring crops and grass are showing abundant growth. Mr. and Mrs. George Davis, Mrs. Creery, of Kirkton; Mrs. Mac Lam­ in on d were callers at the (home of Mrs. Alexander fir. Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Theron Creery and infant daughter visited with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Anderson Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. P. Passmore and family spent ‘Sunday with relatives at Whalen, it being anniversary service there. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Madge and Miss Jean, of Hensail, were recent callers on Mrs. Robt. Alexander wiho has been confined to her ibed for some time. Mr. S, McLean has moved with his household to make ibis home at Kitchener. Miss (Margaret McQueen was the recipient of a very fine shower of linen and china from neighbors and friends on Thursday previous to- her marriage at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Stewart McQueen. A pleasant social time was spent dur ing which lunch was served. GRAND BEND Mrs. J. F. Sutcliffe, of Thorndale, preaiched two very able sermons to two very large congregations on Sunday, All look forward to hear­ ing her again in the near future, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Elliott 'and sons, and Misses Murial Fallis and Grace Hutchison, of Sarnia, were week-end guests at tihe home of Mr, and Mrs. Abner Mollard. Mrs. Eccleston has returned from California where sihe spent the win­ ter. Mrs. Mousseau who was taken suddenly ill is much ’better at pre­ sent, Mr. and Mrs, Wm, Sweitzer, of Shipka, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Glen Brenner on Sunday. Mrs. Sim Dewey, of St. Marys, visited her mother Mrs. Nancy Ra­ velie over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Allen, of Parkhill, visited Mr. and Mrs. Norman* Turn­ hull on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Emery Desjardins spent the week-end at Wheatly, Mrs. Ted Stanlake, Mrs, Cyrus Green and Mr. T. Webb are on the sick list, hut all are improving, The burg is growing. Two- new stores and several new cottages are going up. The engagement is announced of Merle Irene, only daughter of Mr, and Mrs. W- N. Gunning of Granton, to Gerald Marshall Ferguson, son of Dr. and Mrs. W. D. Ferguson, of Hamilton, the marriage to take place on the 18th of June. SPRAINS 1 Pufj you on your feet I w . Rub Minard's in gently. It penetrates sore ligaments, W allays inflammation, soothes, heals. LINimeHT