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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1938-12-01, Page 4THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATETHURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 193S CLINTON SHOTS CAPTURE TITLE BIRTHS DAVI$-~At Fort Erie on November 23nd, to Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Davis a son (Donald Richard) MARRIAGES At the home Tm to of BROWN WILSON — of Mi*, and Mrs. Arthur Baker, November 19, Lillian Wilson Mr. Russell Brown, only gon Mr. and Mrs. Dean, of Parkhill. TIEMAN — MATTHEWS — At St. George’s Anglican Church, Allan- dale, Miss Bessie Naomi, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, T. R, Matthews, of Barrie, to Captain Eugene Ed­ ward Tieman, Halifax, son of Mr. LEAVITT’S THEATRE The largest rifle competition of any kind ever to be held in Canada saw the town of Clinton emerge vic­ torious as Ontario champions ac­ cording to the first round results of the 1938 Dominion Marksmen .22 Sporting Rifle Competition announq- ed from Montreal on Friday, Novem­ ber 25th. Over one thousand marks­ men on 210 teams, representing 118 towns and cities in Canada, partici­ pated in the monster tournament, chalking up such sensational scores that in some cases it was .necessary to detide win*ers by the highest number of shots registered within the rarely used X-ring within the bullseye. Shooting a perfect score of 1500 x 1500, the entry of the Clinton Rifle Club nosed out the No. 2 team of the Frontier Rifle and Revolver Club of Windsor by an X-ring decision, and gained eligibility to compete in the Dominion championships against the winners in eight other provinces and one from the Northwest Territories Third place ended in a three-way tie between the Bracebridge Rifle Club, the Ryerson Press Rifle Club of Toronto and the No. 1 team of the Frontier Rifle and Revolver Club of Windsor, all of which scored 1497 x 1500. The personnel of the Clinton Rifle Club team, new Ontario champions and finalists for the Dominion title, consists of R. Smith, F. Van Egmond H. Kingswell, W. Farrish and E. Epps. This is the first year that the Clinton boys had entered organized rifle competition. THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY December 1st, 2nd and 3rd "KENTUCKY MOONSHINE” starring the RITZ BROS. Riots of fun' MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY December 5th, 6th and 7th "HIGH FLIERS” with WHEELER and WOOLSEY "ARSENE LUPIN RETURNS” starring MELVYN DOUGLAS, WAR­ REN WILLIAMS, VIRGINIA BRUCE COMING—December Sth, 9th, 10th, "ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD” December 12th, 13th, 14th, “AD­ VENTURES OF CHICO” Breath­ lessly, Beautiful, Thrilling. A film of surpassing beauty.—New York Sun. The best educational animal picture ever screened. BRINSLEY A pot-luck supper was held in the United Church last Thursday in aid of the W. M. S. Music was furnish­ ed by Mrs. Harry Hess, of Zurich, and her two children also Miss Ula Ulens brought a dauble quartette which was enjoyed by Mrs. L. L. Craven for a few days. Rev. R. S. Skinner farewell sermon in St. Marys church on Sunday last. Mr. Skinner takes over his new work in Listowel on the 1st of December. Mr. and Mrs. Wes. Morley attend­ ed the funeral of her brother Dr. Aitken, of Courtwrigth last week. all. is in London preached his A good barber is one who, while shaving his own face, can talk him­ self into a shampoo, haircut and .massage. Lindenfield’s for Values in Bush Supplies Black Diamond 5 1-2 ft., 4 cuts and drag or 2 cuts and drag cross cut saws, guaranteed, only ....................................$6.50 Fioneer Cross Cut Saws similar to above only .................$5.50 Genuine Swedish Handled Axes, Unconditionally guaranteed only ............... $2.25 Good Quality Axes for Trimming, Etc. .......... $2.35 up Saw Handles Saw Wedges Saw Sets ,. . 60c to $1.00 pair ........................ 35c ♦ Axe Wedges **.*<», Splitting Wedges ... -w . . 80c to $1*75 .... 5c and 10c ****** 95c Our assortment of best quality mitts and gloves should suit all at 15c to $1*46 per pair LINDENFIELDS’ HARDWARE Phone 181 Exeter•> BROWN—AV1LSON THE EXETER HIGH SCHOOL Annual Dance.... WHALEN Parkinson enter- of friends Wednes- One of the loveliest weddings of the season was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur* Baker at on© o'clock Saturday, November 19 1938, when Lillian Wilson was united in marriage to Mr. Russell Brown, only son of Mr. and JMrs. Dean Brown, of Parkhill. The ceremony was performed by Rev. C. Beaconi under an arch of evergreens, sweetpeas and roses. The bride, who was given in mar­ riage by her father Mr. David W. Wilson, of Arkona, descended the stairs to the strains of Lohengrin’s wedding march played by Mrs. Rufus Turnbull, sister of the groom. The youthful bihde was charming tur­ quoise blue taffeta, tucked sleeves, white gloves, shoes and a veil caught with orange blossoms. She carried white baby mums, fern and talisman roses. Miss Stella Wilson, the bride’s sis­ ter was bridesmaid, .who was gowned in a floor length gown of chauden rust taffeta trimmed with navy, navy shoes and white gloves and wore a shoulderette of white baby mums and premier roses. The groom’s attendant was Mr. William Eagleson, of Parkhill. The groom’s gift to the bride was a chest of silver to the bridesmaid a silver bon bon dish and to the best man a tie clip. During the signing of the register Mr. Rufus Turnbull sang “I Love You Truly” accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Turnbull. A wedding dinner was served by girl friends of the bride the Misses Janet Turnbull, Beatrice Green, Ila Mason, Iva Baker, Ruth Weber, Mrs. Ruth Gill. The color scheme of the table was carried out in pink and white streamers, centred with the bride’s wedding cake and bronze mums and fern in silver vases. Fol­ lowing the dinner the happy couple left amid showers of confetti and best wishes for Sarnia, Detroit, Windsor and Chatham. The bride chose for travelling tree bark brown sheep crepe dress and coat with red fox fur with matching On their return they the i IN THE EXETER ARENA Friday, December 2nd and Mrs. E. Tieman, of Dashwood in her floor length grown of by Rev. Mr. Fierheller. DEATHS WOOD—At Santa Barbara, on Sunday. Novembei* 20th, 1938, Eliza Ann Balkwill, beloved wife of William H. Wood, formerly of Concession 5, Township of borne. CARD OF THANKS A Calif., Us- M.Mrs. neighbors acts of extended The family of the late Sheere wish to thank the and friends for the many kindness and sympathy during their bereavement; also to Rev. A. Page, Rev. R. E. Southcott, Dr. Fletcher and Mr. W. R. Gould- ing; also for floral tributes and those who loaned cars. to CARB OF THANKS Mrs. Geo. Baynham wishes thank those who sent flowers, cards or visited her while a patient at Vic­ toria Hospital and for kindness shown to the family. IN MEMORIAM to BROCK—In loving memory of a dear husband William Brock, who died one year ago, December 2nd, 1937. What happy hours we once enjoyed, How sweet their memories still; But they have left an aching void, The world can never fill. Sadly missed by his accessories. will take up residence on groom’s farm, Greenway. ■Guests were present from Sarnia, Forest, Arkona, Dashwood, Grand Bend, Greenway and Kippen. IN MEMORIAM wife. KEYS—In loving memory of Thos. Keys, who entered into rest, nine years ago, November 27th, 1929. Gone from us but leaving memories, Death can never take away, Memories that will always linger, While upon this earth we stay, Sometimes a note of an old-fashion-, ed song, ! Brings us a thought of you. Sometimes a flower as we pass along Or a sky that is azure blue. Or a silver lining in the clouds, When the sunshine’s peeping thro’ Evei* remember by Wife & Family USED CARS 1937 Ford Coupe with Ford Heater. This car sold with our Money Back Guarantee and our Price only $575.00 1931 Pontiac Coach all new tires a real nice one $275.00 1930 Ford Coach all new tires and motor overhauled $175.00. IN MEMORIAM BROCK—In loving memory of a dear brother William J. Brock, who passed away one year December 2, 1937. His charming ways and smiling Are a pleasure .to recall; He had a kindly word for each And died beloved by all.® Sadly missed by Sisters & Brothers CROMARTY ago face and few Mr. and Mrs. Roy McCulloch Mr. Sterling Graham, spent a days last week visiting friends in Toronto. They also visited the Ro­ yal Winter Fair. Others from the district who. at­ tended the Winter Fair at Toronto were Mr. Jas. Scott, Mi". W. Hamilton Mr. Thos. Scott, Mr. Kenneth Mc- Kellar, Mrs. K. McKellqr, who had been visiting her brother in Toronto returned with 'them. Mrs. Wm. Hougton, Mrs. Thomas Scott and Mrs. Geo. Wallace visited friends in Clinton recently. Communion service was observed in our church on Sunday morning. There was a good attendance and the preacher preached a very thoughtful and inspiring sermon. ZION a very pleas- the Zion Com- school. Rev. Buy your used Ford from your Ford Dealer. Our Prices are Right, Our Cars are Right and we guarantee Satisfaction to our Customers. Span young, sound, Brown, Bel­ gian Mares. Good to work $225. SANDY ELLIOT Phone 64 Exeter Busy Bees Mission Band The Busy Bees Mission Band of Caven Church held a concert and sale of work Friday evening, Novem­ ber 25 th. Three choruses were sung by the Band namely, "We are Build­ ing Every Day" "To Win the World for Christ” and "We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations.” Piano solos were rendered by Annie Mason and Barbara Reid. Recitations were given by Shirley Mason,. Mary Easton and Margaret Hill. A song "Give said the Little Stream” was sung by Joyce Simmons and Dorothy Hill and another song "I am going to Try” by Jean Stanlake, Pearl Stanlake and Dorothy Kydd. A dialogue "One Little Penny” was presented and al­ so a pantomine "The Land of India and the Land of Canada.” Mrs. Wm. Sillery sang during the pantomine. India, the centre of Presbyterian Mission Band work, was the theme of the whole program and as a fit­ ting climax slides entitled "Happy Days In India” were shown. Rev. On Friday evening ant time was spent at munity Club in the :Mr. Penrose gave a talk on his trip to England. The next meeting will be held in January, Mr. Ivan Culbert and Miss Mar-, ... „ _ , , ,, , I jjuye in xiiuia were sau vvn, iwv.London, visited at a v6ry pleasing and the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold] entertaining way the story of the Hern on Sunday. I slides. Candy was served as re- The W.M.S. meeting^ wlll ^e held^ £resjiim(Jtttg> silver collection was taken up and this with the money from the sale of work amounted to at the home of Mrs. Melville Hern on Thursday of this week. Mr, and Mrs. 13, Hern and family $il.00 visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. " __ _________ Myron Culbert of Lucan. Preparations are being made foi*| Merchants have spent • Christmas merchandise gone to the trouble of their stores in order to Christmas buyer. Why not go a little further and tell the public about these goods through the columns of the Times*Advocate< the Christmas concert. Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Hern family formerly of London, moved into their new home. Miss Verna Jaques has returned home having spent the past month at Kirkton. and have money on and have decorating attract the Benny Palmer’s Orchestra Former Pupils and Friends of the School Invited Tickets at the Arena Admission 50c Miss Majiorie tained a number day evening. Mr. and Mrs. troit, visited relatives during last week in this community. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Squire and Cecil and Mr, and Mrs. Frank Squire and Shirley visited "with Mrs. Ettie Hooper in St, Marys on Sunday. Several from this community went to the bazaar at Centralia under the auspices of the W. M. S, on Friday afternoon. Clare Hazelwood-spent the week­ end with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Duffiejd in Granton. Mr, and Mrs. Laverne Morley spent Sunday with friends at Wood- stock, Miss Jean Morley, of Lucan spent parental EXETER LADIES’ WEAR QUALITY WITH ECONOMY SENSATIONAL BARGAINS FROM NOW UNTIL MARCH The front section of the store will hold unusual bargains in a COAT OR DRESS for every member of the family. The stock must, be reduced and the purchaser will be the gainer. New specials will be put in front rack every week. Come in and see them. ALL HATS REDUCED Velvet Hats Regular $2.49 for.......................................... Felt Hats Regular $1.98 for .............................................. $1.98 $1.79 jr Gunning*. Finlayson the week-end under the roof. Mr, and Mrs, Walter Maida Morley and Miss were Sunday visitors of Mr, and Mrs. Percy Passmore, Thomas Road. Miss Mabel Elliott, of London was a recent visitor with her mother Mrs. Wm. Brooks. Mr. and Mrs. Hilton Ogden and Mary are spending a few weeks with the latter’s parents at Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. Milne Pullen visited with Mr. and Mrs. Angus Earl on Wednesday. Mrs. H. T. Rowe was taken Hl on Friday last and is confined to her bed. Mrs. W. Bowden is waiting on her, John Page, son of Rev. A. and Mrs. Page, who recently had an op­ eration for the removal of his ton­ sils, suffered a hemmorrhage last week and for time was quite ill. He is at present on the mend. On Friday last the sleigh bells were heard in town for the first time this year. The ground has been co­ vered with a few inches of snow. The provincial snow-plow passed through town on Monday. AVomen’s Institute The Exeter Women’s Institute held their regular meeting on Mon­ day-evening November 28th a't the home of Mrs. Gordon Hunter with the president, Mrs. Walker presid­ ing. A report of the London Area Convention was given by Mrs. B. Preszcator and was much enjoyed by all. After other business had been taken care of, they decided to have their December meeting on the 20th at the home of Mrs. Kyle also to hav§ the exchange of Christmas gifts.* Mrs. Victor Kestle then fa­ voured the ladies with a lovely in­ strumental also .Labelle and Audrey Sims sang a duet which was much enjoyed. The meeting then closed by singing "God the King. Then all got busy flower contest after which the hos­ tess with her committee, Mrs. F. Coates, Mrs. I. Sims, Mrs. R. Dickens Mrs. W. Waring and Mrs. W. Har­ ness served a dainty lunch and a social time spent. very was Save on a SHIPKA The Sunday School have decided to hold their annual Christmas en­ tertainment on the evening of De­ cember ‘19th and the Public school on the evening of December 13th. The Y. P. S. are holding their re­ gular meeting on Wednesday even­ ing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. Sweitzer. Mrs, John Baynham has been con­ fined to her bed for the past weeks. She is now able to be out again. cJi cA cJi c Ji cJ4 <?A NOMINATIONS The following are the nominations held in Huron Friday of last week. Elections will take place next Mon­ day. HURON Ashfield Township Reeve—Alex McDonald, Sam Sher­ wood. Deputy-Reeve Gilbert Frayne. Council Johnston, Cecil Johnston^ Killough, Gordon Stewart, be elected). W. A. Culbert, Fred Anderson, Lorne Joseph (four to Colborne Township Reeve — George Feagan, Tyndall. Council — James Chisholm, Wil­ liam Thom, Alex Watson, Nelson. McClarty (accl.) Goderich Township Reeve—Wilmont I-Iaake, (accl.) Council — Oliver Jervis, Harry Cory, Herbert Cox, Ben Rathwell, (accl.) Turnberry Tojpship There will be an acclamation the entire slate ■ of officers Turnberry Township. Those elect­ ed were: Reeve Roland Grain, Councillors, Harold Moflatt, Roy Porter, R. Wilton and " J. Breck­ enridge. Melville for in East Wawanosh Township Peter W. Scott, veteran reeve for seven years, will be opposed by Ray­ mond Redmond, a former councillor. Those qualifying for council were George Kerr, Harvey Black, Louis Ruddy, J. D. Beecroft and M. Mc­ Dowell. West Wawanosli Township W. J. Stewart, reeve for eight years retired and three of the form­ er councillors will battle for the reeveship. They are Thomas Web­ ster, Cairn Aitchison and Bert Gam- mie. The councillors were elected by acclamation. Brown Smyth, a former Councillor was returned and Harold Gaunt, Wallace Miller and Gordon McPherson, all new men were elected. Christmas Cards Prices complete with name and address: KIRKTON My. Milne Pullen has purchased the building known as the Kirkton Orange Hall. This old frame build­ ing wae erected over half a century ago and has not been used for some time. T-hese old land marks are much better down and the place cleaned up. Mr. Jack Gray is spending the wintei’ months’ with Mr. Roy Fran­ cis. The United Sunday School have started to practice for the Christmas concert to- be held Decembex* 23rd. Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Marshall Sunday guests with Mr. W. N. ning, Granton. Mr. and Mrs. Fred daughter of Fordwich Mr. R. Davis. Rev. J. R. and Mrs. Varna,-visited With Mr. Johns one day last week. Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. George Apen recently were: Messrs. Grieves and Oscar Johnston, of British Col­ umbia and Mr. Case Allen, all stud­ ents at Browxf field. Gadke visited were Gun- Peters, of and Mrs. ®.. the O.A.C. Guelph; Mr. M.. and his mother, of Spring- WINCHELSEA Mr. Verna, with Mr. and Mrs. 'Garnet Johns. Mrs. Gardiner, of Greenway, spent the past week with her sister Mrs. Jno. Prance. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Burns and Donald, of St. Marys, visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Batten. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Prance and family Mr. and Mrs. Mertin Pym and family, of Thedford, visited on Sun­ day with Mr. and Mrs. John Prance.. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Brock and Shir­ ley, of Kirkton, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brock. Mr. and Mrs. Newton Clarke and family visited with relatives in Lu­ can on Sunday. and Mrs. Herman Foster and of Granton, visited recently MOUNT CARMEL Miss Elizabeth Dietrich, of Lon­ don, spent the week-end with her brother Mr. Joseph Dietrich. Messrs. Richard and T. Denomme and Doctor Mofrissey and son, of Detroit, accompanied by from here made a jack on Saturday, bagging thirty rabbits. Mr, and Mrs. Andy Morrissey re-- turned home last week after spend­ ing a couple of weeks with friends near Ottawa. twenty men rabbit drive more than CLANDEBOYE Mr, and Mrs. Arthur Simpson niO-- tored to Holyrood on Tuesday. The former’s mother Mrs. Elizabeth Simpson returned home with them after spending a short vacation with her sister Mrs, Wes. Boyle. Mrs. W. J. Hodgins who was ser­ iously ill wae taken to a hospital in London. Mr. and Mrs. Lance Cobleigli and. family were Week-end guests of the. latter’s mother Mrs. Joe Armitage, Mr. and Mrs. James Paton and family visited frieiids in Stratford on Sunday. Mr. William Atkins spent the week-end in London. A lecture and lantern slides were- given Tuesday evening in Clandeboye • Public School by Rev. L. C. Harrison under the auspices of St. James’ Sun­ day School, on the missionary work* in India, Mr. and Mrs, Grant Brooks and family were week-end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brooks. My best man dined with us last I Sunday and was so impressed with j my bride’s cooking that he sent her Sir Ia eai’ving set.”Sh "That was nice,” “I^ot so very, He sent her three