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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1938-09-29, Page 1ESTABLISHED 1873 EXETER, ONT,, THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 29th, 1938 Sixty-Fourth Year ••• •• ► New Sport Back, Young Men’s Suits, in the new shades of < \ Blue and Green, in checks and shadow stripes. They come > ► in double or single breasted models. Come in and look them J ► over. Also a beautiful range of men’s plain back suits in « I regular models, short stouts, tails, etc. We carry the range > ► and can fit you. J Special Measure Day Tues., Oct. 11 If you require a special measure suit, a large selection of cloths to choose from, visit this store on Tuesday, October 11th. A special representative from one of the larg­ est houses will be here to look after you. Dr. Millson’s Arch-holder Shoes for Women Combination fitters, Steel Arch and Metatorsal Pads in every pair. Widths AA, A, B, C and up to EE. Sizes 3 to 9. Price $3.50 pair. This is a real buy in correc­ tive shoes. New Suede Shoes, British Tans, Plum Shades etc Smart Shoes in High, Cuban and Spike Heals. Very latest in Pumps, Fancy Ties, Etc., in widths A to C. Most of them at $3.75. Another Shipment of liupersilk Crepe Hosiery at 69c. pr We have just received another shipment of Supersiik Crepe Hosiery. Good fall Shades. Sizes 9 to 10 1-2. Our regular $1.00 quality, very slightly imperfect, on * sale at 69c pair. Extra Large Flannelette Blankets at $2.19 a pair These extra large (70 x 90 inches) plain white flannelette blankets,—-whipped singly —have been selling very fast. We have a few pair left to sell at this bargain price $2.19 pair. (Regular Price $2.50 a pair.) i See our large stock of Ladies’, Misses’ & Girls’ Fall & Winter Coats Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday Canned Peas ** °7- tins 9 1 C _ Peter Pan Brand, No. 3 Sieve *» IUI Oxys?L«i vame large pkg. 21c Royal York Tea 1 7 Ik Orange Pekoe, black or mixed*"** Happyvale Mince Meat 9 Ik New Pack, Bulk .....................** Hillcrest Shortening or Pure Lard .... Tomato Soup O line 1 7/» Campbell’s, 10 1-2 oz. size ....** till© 1 IV Kellogg’s All-Wheat O 9Cr and one pkg. Corn Flakes free ** iUI muV Shaker Salt 9 nL-(re Plain or Iodized ..........O P 2 lb. 25c I Your Superior Store Jones & May Air Conditioning See us for prices on Pease Air Conditioner for warm air heating systems all year round. Automatic Humidefier and Furnacestat,, Greater Comfort, Better Health, Less Fuel. See our Mr. Alf. Andrus, the experienced air condition man. If you are in need of a new furnace or the old one over­ hauled see us on Hot Water or Steam Jobs. Start Your Hens Right Now is the time to start your hens on the right road when eggs are high. See us for prices on Hen Concentrates, also Pig and Cattle Feeds. Purina Laying Mash $1.90 per cwt. Use Nik-Tonic as a conditioner for your Poultry and to pre­ vent Disease. Sold in Bulk. JAMES ST. UNITED CHURCH Harvest Home Festival Under the Auspices of the • Women’s Association, on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 11 a.m.—Rev. J. Anthony, M.A., of Motherwell. 7 p.m.—Rev. D. McTavish, London. SPECIAL MUSIC The choir will be assisted by J, Yorke, soloist or Metropolitan United Church, London and Mrs. Yorke. of L. Traquair’s Hardware TINSMITHING PLUMBING Mr. L. V. Hogarth, who lias been seriously 111 in the Hamilton General Hospital, is nt present improvng nice­ ly. Mr. Hogarth suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and was unconscious for .six days. Twenty-five coupons for the Lions Club draw for the Jersey cow, Shet­ land pony and outfit or for the $75. (prize will be given away with each renewal subscription of the Tlmee- Advocate, HOT GOOSE AND CHICKEN SUPPER Crediton United Church Shed WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER Sth Followed by pictures "Darby of Bella Bella” Slipper served at £.30 pan. Admission; Adults 50c Children 25c TEESWATER FAIR The Teeswater Fall* will be held October 4th and 5th. The Fair will be officially opened at 1 p.m. Wed­ nesday by Mr. W. R. Reek, B.S.A., Deputy Minister of Agriculture for the Province of Ontario. Trials of speed including a 2.27 and 2.18 trot or pace, running race, Roman char­ iot race, hurdle jumping, farmers race, gentleman’s road race. Three bands will provide the music, the Teeswater Concert Band, the Luck­ now Pipe Band and the Stratihroy Boys and Girls Trumpet Band. Pro­ fessional performing clowns in real comedy and acrobatic stunts. Hew grandstand. Concert and dance in the evening. Teeswater Fair is Ont' ■ io’s largest two-day Fair. $2,000 in prizes. Mr. Harry Strang, of Usborne, who lias been in Victoria Hospital, Lon­ don, for several weeks with a frac­ tured leg returned to his homo on Friday with his leg in a plaster cast. WET WEATHER MARS EXETER FAIR The Exeter Arena proved an in­ valuable asset to the Exeter Agri­ cultural Society in staging the Ex­ eter Fair Thursday of last week, A steady rain in the morning affected the attendance' in the afternoon and had it not been fox* the Arena, con­ ditions would have been far from pleasant. The attendance was a little better than half of last year and the greater part of those pres­ ent spent their time at the Arena, In spite of the wet weather the entries in both outdoor and indoor departments were well up to if not ahead of former years. There was a splendid showing of horses. In the Agricultural brood mare class there were 11 entries and for foal there were twelve entries. There was a good showing of cattle and the best showing of hogs that there has been in years. Sheep and poul­ try were also up to the average. The indoor exhibits were good. The showing of flowers was never better. There were only a few con­ cessions on the grounds and these were not very busy. Inside the arena two booths did a good busi­ ness in serving refreshments. The qivilt given away by the ladies of Trivitt Memorial church was won by Mrs. Fred Hatter. The Boy’s Foal Club was a new feature this year and there was keen competition. Rev. W. A. Young, of Hensall, was in charge with William Steadman as judge. The prizes for colts were awarded as follows: Robt. Ellerington, Gordon Kleinfeldt, Wil­ mer Ferguson, Elgin Johnston, Win. Abram, N. Ferguson, Edwin Miller, Eldon Heywood, Lome Passmorq. The prizes for showmanship were as follows: Gordon Kleinfeldt, Elgin Johnston, Robt. Ellerington and W. Abram. A cream grading contest was con­ ducted by Jas. A. Hill, London, the awards being as follows: Gladys Johns, R.R. 3,, Exeter; Mrs. Ross Chapman, Kippen; Marion Miners, R.R. 3 Exeter; boys: Donald Mc­ Millan, Stratford; Milton Walper, Dashwood; Ross Skinner, Centralia. Owing to the condition of the race track the races were called off. In the evening an old time dance was held at the arena and it was well attended. The prize winners: HORSES Agricultural—Brood mare accom­ panied by foal, John Steeper, Chas. Fisher, Albert Etherington; foal, foaled in 19 38, F. Ellerington, L. Rowcliffe, John Steeper; filly or gelding, 3-year-old, R. J. Scott and 2nd, R. Hamilton; filly or gelding, 2- yeais-old, Warren Brock, R. Hamil­ ton, F. W. Steeper; filly or gelding, 1-year-old, R. Hamilton, Edgar Mon­ teith, Ben Case; team, R. J. Scott. T. H. Elliott special, John Steeper; Walker’s Drugstore special, R. Ham­ ilton for best 1-year-old filly or gelding. Heavy Draft—-Brood mare accom- • panied by foal, Warren Brock, C. E. Hackney, F. W. Steeper; foal, foaled in 1938, Warren Brock, F. W. Steep­ er, Geo. Ingram; H- Horton’s spec­ ial prize for foal, P. Passmore; filly or gelding, 2-year-old, R. J. Scott, M. E. Hooper & Son, R. Hamilton; filly or gelding, 1-year-old, Warren Brock, Jbhn Allison, Edgar Monteith team, Jas. Scott first and second; diploma, for best animal any age, J. Scott. Godbolt’s special colt sired by Lancelot, Ed. Johns, E. Monteith, Millar, Passmore; T. H. Elliott spec­ ial Warren Brock for best birood mare. Wagon Horses—-Brood mare ac­ companied by foal, Ben Williams and 2nd; foal, foaled in 1938, Ben Wil­ liams and 2nd, M. E. Hooper & Son; filly or gelding, 3-year-old, W. Deck­ er, F. Scott; filly or gelding, 2-year- old, M. E. Hooper & Son, Art Weber, Chas. Fisher; filly or gelding, 1-year- old, M. E. Hooper & Son; single wa­ gon horse, W. Decker and 2nd, Geo. Thiel; pair wagon horses in harness and carriage, W. Decker & 2nd, Geo. Thiel. Roadsters—'Filly Or gelding, 2- year-old, Art Weber; filly or geld­ ing, 1-year-old, Well. Hern; lady driver, Art Weber. The Robert I Simpson Eastern Limited, of Toron­ to, offer a Silver Plated Rose Bowl, value $7.00, for the best three horses any breed, exhibited by one exhibit­ or, Jas. Scott. Additional prize winners on an- I other page. COLT KILLED A colt belonging to a farmer east of Exeter was killed when a bullet from a small rifle entered its head behind the ear. The animal was found dead in a field close to the river bank. Whether the shot was intentional or accidental has not been learned. It has been reported to us that some boys were seen near the river with a rifle snooting at the ears of cows. Following the shots the cows pricked up their ears and started off on the run. When the boys were discovered they made their get-away in an auto­ mobile. THE LATE GEORGE SMITH Mr. George Smith, a life-long resi­ dent of Exeter, died Sunday evening at his home in Exeter North in his 81st year. The deceased had been in poor health for the past two years and was taken ill with pneumonia about a week previous to his death. Fifty-six years ago he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Quinn his be­ reaved widow. He is also survived by two sons William, of Exeter and George of Detroit; two daughters, Mrs. Siddons, of Sask., and Mrs. W. Webber, of Usborne Township, and one brother Henry of town. The fun­ eral was held Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev. M. A. Hunt, of the Trivitt Memorial Church. Among those who attended the fuheral were Mr. and Mrs. George Smith, Detroit; Mr, and Mrs. David Quinn, of Corun­ na; Mrs. Hy. Quinn, Mr. and Mrs. Robbins, Mr. Robt. .Quinn, of Sarnia; Mrs. Thomas and two sons, Sombra; Mr. and Mrs. Esson, of Oil Springs. DIAMOND WEDDING Mr, and Mrs. Benson S. Phillips celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary on Sunday and received the congratulations of many friends. Mr. and Mrs. Phillips were married at Hensall on September 25th, 1878, by Rev. James Livingstone. Mrs. Phillips’, maiden name was Miss Sar­ ah Perrin. For a number of years they resided on a farm in Hay Twp. and for five years they resided in Alliston. They came to Exeter in 1908 and for a number of years Mr. Phillips was an implement agent and a successful auctioneer. At the pres­ ent time he is in his 92nd year and Mrs. Phillips is in her 89th year. Both are smart and active Mr. Phil­ lips being a regular caller down town for his mail. Their family consists of three children, W. B. Philips, who with Mrs Phillips and their son S. B. Phillips, of Owen Sound, were here for the celebration; Mrs. W. J. Hern, of town and Herbert Phillips of Sas­ katoon, who was unable to be pres­ ent. The bridesmaid at Mr, and Mrs. Phillips’ wedding, Mrs. John Law­ rence, resides at Chatham. Mr. Ted Buswell left Saturday for Toronto University where he will take a course in Commercial chemis­ try. Mr, Fred Westcott and bride, of Hamilton, are visiting With the form­ er’s uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. G. Easterbrook. The groom is a grand­ son of Mr. J. T. Westcott, a former resident of Exeter. They were mar­ ried in Hamilton on September 17bh, spending the first week of their hon­ eymoon at a cottage near Holmes­ ville. REQUEST FOR INCREASE IN DEBENTURES A delegation from the Exeter Board of Education met the Muni­ cipal Council Monday evening re­ questing that the recent by-law call­ ing for the raising of fifteen thou­ sand dollars by debentures for the erection of a new school building be amended to nineteen thousand dol­ lars and that the Municipal Board be asked to sanction the additional ex­ penditure. Both the Board of Ed­ ucation and the Municipal Council were unanimous in asking for the increased amount. When the tenders for the proposed new building were received and opened it was found that the cost exceeded the estimated amount. In order to keep the cost of the building within the estimate the Board met with the architect and new plans were drawn up and sub­ mitted to the Department of Educa­ tion at Toronto. These new plans were not acceptable to the depart­ ment and a delegation from the School Board comprising Chairman R. N. Creech, C. V. Pickard and J. M. southcott met Architect Warren in Toronto Friday morning of last week and together they interviewed Mr. Rutherford, inspector for home economics and manual training and Dr. Rogers, chief inspector for On­ tario. After an interview lasting an hour and a half it was agreed that the department would make a liberal allowance providing an adequate building was erected. They were emphatic that no grants would be forthcoming for any addition to the present building. As the season is getting late and as the Board are an­ xious to have the building up for the New Year term and as the contractor is prepared to start as soon as the contract is signed an urgent appeal is being made to the Municipal Board to grant permission to increase the debentures without more delay. Mr. Morley,’ who was in Toronto on other business, took the petition along with hjm and presented it to the Municipal Board and the Exeter Board of Edu­ cation are now waiting their decis­ ion. KIRKTON FAIR One of the last fairs to be held In this community but by no means the least is that of Kirkton Fair which will ba held Thursday and Friday of this week. This fair has always at­ tracted a large entry list and some of the finest stock to be found at any fair is usually found at the Kirkton Fair. The ba-by beef class always draws a large entry. Special efforts have been made to provide some splendid attractions which include school parade and drills, old time fiddler’s contest, a milking contest, a pie-eating contest, foot races, bic­ ycle race, best dressed lady on the grounds. The boys’ Foal Club is a special feature. A large list of en-,. 'tries were received early. Mr. T. A. Wiseman is president and Mr, Hugh Berry is officiatng for the first time as secretary having succeeded the veteran secretary, Mr. Amos Doupe who recently moved to St. Marys. NEW BRIDGE BEING BUILT The first big undertaking in con-' neotion with the taking over of the Thames Road aS a Provincial High­ way is now well under way with the construction of a new bridge about three miles east of Exeter and the elimination of much of the grade on either side of the bridge. The old bridge, familiarly known as the Jef­ fery bridge has been removed and the new bridge will be a reinforced concrete, rigid frame bridge. It will have a sixty-five foot span with thirty feet clear road a five foot side­ walk along one side. The hills on either side of the bridge are being cut down three feet and the material is being dumped at the foot of the hill raising the roadway about four feet six inches. It is estimated that it will take 12,000 yards of fill. The fences are being moved back on either side of the road from 12 to 15 feet. There will be a forty foot roadway on top. The footing for the bridge have been excavated and are ready for the pouring of bhe cement. The forms have been made and everything now is on the ground. The contractor has experienced some difficulty in securing the correct stone and gravel called for in the contract. We understand the con­ tract price is $23,000. The contrac­ tor is G. A, Gibson & Sons, of Wrox- eter, Ont. Mr. Gibson is also build­ ing a similiar bridge wth a fifty foot, span at Mapleton, It is expected the work on the Thames Road bridge will take about two months. LIONS CLUB FROLIC The Exeter Lions Club are appeal­ ing to the citizens of this commun­ ity for support to assist them in their community work, particularly the work among the children. This work is not confined to the children of Exeter alone buffo those through­ out this district. The means they are taking to raise the money for this work is through their first frolic which will be held in the Ex­ eter Arena, Thursday and Friday evenings of next week. A splendid program has been arranged for the entertainment of all who attend. Booths have been arranged for games of various kinds and Benny Palmer’s Orchestra will provide the music for those who wish to dance. An advt. with full details will be found on one of the inside pages. The Exeter Lions Club has been in existence less than a year and yet in that time they have made some splendid contributions to the wel­ fare of the community. In ’Decem­ ber last the newly organized Club sponsored the Christmas Cheer ac­ tivities. In co-operation with the Exeter Branch of the Canadian Legion a Christmas "Tree was set up at the Town Hall. A parade of 400 children headed by the Exeter band marched through the town and were entertained at Leavitt’s Theatre where they were presented with bags of candy. Several child­ ren were outfitted with shoes and clothing and 25 baskets were dis­ tributed Christmas Eve. In April six school children had their eyes examined and two were fitted with glasses. It was found that diseased tonsils were affecting the sight of three of the children and these children had their tonsils removed during the holidays. Three others were examined by an eye specialist and one was fitted with glasses, The club sponsored the sending of ten boys to a boys’ camp near Goderich. This was greatly appreciated by both boys and parents. They also spon­ sored the sending of "Miss Exeter” to the Old Boys' Reunion, at Lon­ don. Last week the Lions Club were responsible for the sending of a blind boy to the School for the Blind at Brantford. The lad was twelve years of age and had been without any schooling. Prizes will be given away at the frolic- next week and tickets for the major draws are being sold for 25c. Rally Service at Gwen A surpliced children’s choir was a feature of the Rally Day service at Caven Presbyterian. Church on Sun­ day morning. The new white sur­ plices with black collars were worn for the first time and attracted much favorable comment. The choir added to the service with two highly suit­ able and well sung anthems. Rev. Mr. W. A. Williams, of Cranbrook, was the special speaker for the oc­ casion and dealt in interesting fa­ shion wih the theme of the service "Living with God,” Twenty-five coupons for the Lions Club draw for the Jersey cow, Shet­ land pony and outfit or for the $75. prize will be given away with each renewal subscription of the Timos- Advocate. TAMAN—McDONELL COOK—TIEMAN A double wedding of unusual in­ terest took place on Saturday after­ noon at 3 o'clock at the Hensall Un­ ited church when Mildred Winona McDonell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. McDonell, of Hensall, was wed to Edward Fowell Taman, of Blenheim, son of My. and Mrs. W. W. Taman, of Exeter, and Miss Anne Letitia Tieman, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. David Tieman, of Dashwood, was united in marriage to Henry Hemphill Cook, son of Mr. find Mrs. Cornelius Cook, of Hensall. The ceremony -was performed by Rev. Donald Gladman, pastor of Crediton United church assisted by Rev. R, A, Brook, pastor of the Hensall United church. Before the altar, beauti­ ful with tall standards of Picardy gladioli, palms and fern, the lovely brides were given in marriage by their fathers. They were gowned alike in Lanvin models of Lotus blue transparent velvet. The gowns were on princess lines, draped bodic­ es. exaggerated shoulders and sleev­ es. They wrore small draped Lily Dache doll hats of Lotus velvet, matching shoes and carried bridal bouquets of American Beauty roses with streamers of the same shade of velvet, falling to the floor. Mr. Harry Hoffman, of Dashwood, sang before the ceremony and during the signing of the register "Oh, Promise Me” and "Because” in fine voice. Mr. W. R. Goulding, of Exeter, pre­ sided at the organ. The ushers were Murray Johnston, of Toronto' and Harry Collins, of St. Catherines. The church was beautifully decorated for the occasion. After the ceremony receptions took place at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. C. Cook and Mr, and Mrs. Charles McDonell in rooms graced with gladioli in autumn tones, Mrs, Cook received in a gown of wine crepe, matching hat, trimmed with powdre blue wings and black suede accessories. She wore a cor­ sage of roses. Mrs. Tieman wore a draped gown of black crepe, smart black bat and corsage of roses. Mrs. McDonell received her guests gown­ ed in a black crepe dress with sheer draped bodice, high crowned black hat and corsage of Johanna Hill roses. Mrs. Taman wore black Matlesse crepe, black hat and lapin jacket. Buffet refreshments were served in the dining room, lovely with coral shaded candelabra. Lat­ er in the evening Mr. and Mrs. Cook and Mr. and Mrs. Taman left on an expended motor trip to New York and Atlantic City, returning by way. of Quebec and Montreal. For trav­ elling Mrs. Cook chose a boy blue wool suit with matching jacket, boy blue hat and lorenzo brown accessor­ ies. Mrs. Taman wore a smart black wool suit, trimmed with sable, a small hat trimmed with ostrich and black suede accessories. Both brides are graduates of the Macdonald In­ stitute. of Guelph.Mr. Cook is a graduate of the Toronto University and a popular member of the Signia Chi Fraternity. Mr. Taman is a member of the staff of the Bank of Commerce, at Blenheim. All foui* have been friends since childhood. On their return Mr. and Mrs. Cook will reside in Toronto and Mr. and Mrs. Taman at Blenheim, where they will have the best and warmest wishes of their many friends. Out of town guests at the Taman—Mc­ Donell reception included Miss Mar­ garet Taman, Miss Jeanette Taman. Mrs. G. Walters and Dr. Fred Wal­ ters, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gladman, Miss Jean Bonthron, Mr. Robt. Graves, Mr. Richard Hanill, all of London; Mrs. E. Fowell, of Windsor Mr. and Mrs. G. V. Laughton, Van and Paul Laughton, Mr. and Mrs. Murray Johnston, of Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. F. V. Laughton, of Park­ hill; Mrs. Goodison, of Sarnia; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hayes, of Chatham; Miss Gladman, Mrs. Catherine Fuke, Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Creech, of Ex­ eter; Mr; and Mrs. Maynard Har­ mon, of St. Marys; Misses Dorothy and Madeline Streets, of Clinton. Out of town guests at the Cook- Tieman reception included Mr, and Mrs. H, Collins, of -St. Catharines; Dr. and Mrs. A. M. Anderson, of Thorold; Mrs. George N. Ch elew and son Robert, of Los Angeles; Miss Barbara Hepburn, Miss Laurie Peg- neguat, Mr. Jack Ferguson, of Wat­ erloo; Mr. Howard Hemphill, Miss Margaret Munro, Mr. A. Nelson, Miss Margaret Allen, Mr. C. Chesher, of Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Hemphill, Miss May Harris, of Wroxeter; Mrs. Wm. §nell, Mrs. E. Tieman, Mr. and Mrs.’ Mervyn Tie­ man and Nancy, Dr. and Mrs. IL Taylor, of Dashwood; Hr. Harry Joynt, Miss Ruth Tieman, of Lon­ don; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hayes, Chatham, Mr. K. Streets, Clinton. Mrs. A. Doupe .has boon ill in Vic­ toria Hospital, London, for somo time,