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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1938-12-08, Page 3ESTABLISHED 1873 EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING DECEMBER 8th, 1938 # Sixty-Sixth Year A smart event of the season in Exeter was the High School Dance held Friday evening, December 2nd, in the Exeter Arena. In spite of the wet weather over three hundred and •fifty persons were present. The arena was gaily decorated in the school colors, red and black, and with bal­ loons, confetti and streamers. Big banners in red and blue with E.H.S. in gold letters were suspended on the walls. Benny Palmer’s orchestra rendered the music in a very delight­ ful manner and the grand march led by Miss Abray and Mr. Fawcett, was enjoyed by all. The spot and elimination prizes were won by Mur­ ray Moore and Audrey Sims respec­ tively. During the intermission at 11.30 a program was sponsored with Principal E. J. Wethey as chairman Misses Alta Harvey and Dorothy •Greene delighted those present with an acrobatic dance. The iattei* also received 2 comic numbers and Mar­ guerite Hogarth tap-danced on her toes. All numbers were heartily encored. An outstanding feature of the evening was the school chorus. 'The singers were Ilene Webb, Dor­ othy Traquair, Gertrude Turkheim, Laurene Beaver, Barbara Dinney, Al­ lan Penhale, Grant Taylor, A. J. Faw­ cett and Gerald Skinner. The pianist was Mr. H. Sturgess. The refresh­ ment booth was popular all evening. Miss Brown, of Port Credit, a form­ er membei* of the H. 'S. staff present. The net proceeds of dance amounted to $78.00. NEW AND RETIRING STATION AGENTSSUCCESSFUL DANCE O. A. Martin (left) who on Thursday last took over the dut­ ies of‘station-agent of the C. N- R. at Exeter, and N. J. Dore, who has retired after a railroad service of 4i3 years, 26 of which have been spent in Exeter. Mr, Martin comes to Exeter from South­ ampton. The above picture is from the Stratford Beacon-Herald. FINGERS GASHED was the Mr. Wes. Witmer, of the Huron Lumber Co. on Saturday last had the last three fingers of his right hand gashed when the hand came in con­ tact with a saw. Mr. Witmei' was using a rip saw when his hand slid •over the top. The little finger and •the next received flesh wounds and the cord was cut in the big finger. Dr. Dunlop dressed the wounds is attempting to save the middle ger from amputation. Ths first accident in two years planing mill. is at and fin- the this LIGAMENTS TORN Miss Jean McEwen, school •at Hurondale, had the ligaments of the left ankle torn Tuesday morning when she slipped and fell on the cement steps at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Reynolds in Usborne. Miss McEwen was just leaving the house for school when the accident happened. She was brought to the office of Dr. Fletcher. teachei’ PRESENTATION A surprise party was held at the Exeter station Wednesday evening of last week when over fifty C.N.iR. em­ ployees and their wives met and enjoyed a social evening in honor of Mr.-N. J. Dore’s retirement. It be­ ing the occasion of his birthday a birthday cake adorned the table. A program of readings, musical num­ bers and tap dancing was given un­ der the direction of Miss E. Gooding. Several letters paying tribute to the years of service rendered by Mr. Dore were read from officials of var-; i'ous departments. Mr. R. M. Sparl­ ing, agent at Clinton, spoke on be­ half of the agents of the London, Huron and Bruce line and Mr. C. S. Groh, agent at Ilderton, introduced Mr. A. O. Martin, wlm has taken over the agency at Exeter. Mr. Martin comes from Southampton where he has been agent for the past twenty years. Mr. A. L. Case, of Hensail, was chairman for the evening. During the course of the evening Mr. B. D. Fields, agent at Centralia, read an address to Mr. and Mrs. Dore when Mr. Dore was presented with a trilite lamp and piurse of gold and Mrs. Dore was presented with a very handsome table mirror. Mr. Dore made a very suitable reply thanking his friends for their kind remem­ brance. Lunch was served at the close. The address was as follows To Mr. N. J. Dore, , Exeter, Ontario. Dear Mr. Dore,— On behalf of your fellow employees of the Canadian National Railways we are here tonight to tell you how much we regret your reaching the point where it is necessary that you retire from the service of the Can­ adian National. We realize that after forty-three years of faithful and efficient ser­ vice such as you have given, you have earned the right and privilege .to superannuate, hut we do wish you to know that these services have not gone unrecognized. We shall miss you greatly. You are loved and re­ spected by all employees not only be­ cause we found you honest and straightforward in all your dealings, but because of your obliging, court­ eous manner with which you treated everyone with whom contact: And now we wish Dore to accept these our and esteem from your employees and with them most sincere wishes that you Mrs. Dore may be spared many years of health and happiness to enjoy a well-earned rest in your “beautiful home and surroundings.” Signed on behalf of your fellow­ employees: Exeter, Ontario. November 30th, 1938. .. you came in you and Mrs. tokens of hon- fellow- go our and NEW GAS TANKS The McColl-Frontenac Co,, are making Exeter a distributing centre for their ga&olne and oils and are installing two 13,000 gallon tanks at the Exeter station. Mr. E. the district agent. BROTHER DIES Haist is Mrs. C. Tanton received Wednesday morning of the her brother Mr. Thos. Edward Scott, who died quite suddenly during the night at his home in Y-orkton, Sask. Formerly of North Battleford, Mr, Scott was Inspector of Public Schools and was presented with a Jubilee medal for his educational work in secondary schools in Saskatchewan. word death on of and fur­ an d will this HOTEL CHANGES HANDS Mr. and Mrs. Fred T. Simpkins, of Sarnia, have purchased from Mr. Mrs. A. C. Harper the interior nishings of the Central Hotel the lease of the buildings. They take possession the' 15th of month. Mr. Simpkins is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bossenberry, of Grand Bend, formerly of Forest, and is no stranger to the hotel busi­ ness. Mr. and Mrs. Harper took over the hotel in June of last year from Mr. J. J. Cox and since that time the business was largely under the management of Mrs. Harper, Mrs. Harper having made many friends while here. She intends re­ turning with her two daughters, Marie and Joyce, to London, where Mr. Harper is engaged as a carpen­ ter. While regretting to lose Mrs. Harper and family we welcome Mr. and Mrs. Simpkins to our midst. SOCIAL EVENING Mrs. H. “Jennings, who has been in Victoria Hospital, London, for sev­ eral weeks returned home Monday. The members of the Exeter I.O.O.F. together with their wives and lady friends enjoyed a social evening in the lodge rooms Friday of last week. The first part of the evening spent in progressive euchre twenty-two tables in play, for ladies high was won M. Francis; gent’s high Hicks and lone hands by erington. During a short program Mr. Garnet Hicks entertained the gathering with musical selections and guitar accompaniment. Mr. B. M. Francis, N.G., presided. Refresh­ ments were served at the close. present, regular and read and con- by the Chair- the Le­ the of XMAS CHEER FUND/ Only one dollar has been received to date in response to the appeal for the Christmas Cheer Fund. But as the citizens of Exeter have in past years nobly responded to the appeal for contributions for this fund the committee are not worrying over the final result. Last year the contribu­ tions were only two cents short of $150.00. Representatives from Women’s Institute, the Canadian gion and the Lions Club met in Public Library Friday evening last week and mapped out a program Members of the Women’s Institute are making a canvass of the homes where the children might be in need of warm clothing, etc. to find out just what is needed so that the money provided will be spent to the best advantage. It was arranged to provide a lighted Christmas Tree in front of the Library. On Saturday, December 17th, the public school children of Exeter, Stephen and Usborne townships are to be invited to a theatre party. Mr. Wm. Leavitt, ■has kindly donated his theatre. Three shows will be put on. The first one will be put on in the morn­ ing for the children of town. A pa­ rade headed by Santa Claus and the Band will take place at one p.m. and two shows will be put on in the af­ ternoon. There will be treats for all present, the treats to be sponsor­ ed by ‘the Canadian Legion. Next week we hope to be able to report a liberal response to help carry out this work. was with The prize by Mrs. B. by Garnet Wm. Eth- FORMER RESIDENT DIES — BINGO CANADIAN LEGION ROOMS Let’s Go! THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8th at 8.30 p.m. 20 Prizes—-ALL FOWL and 10 Rounds of Geese SPECIAL DOOR PRIZE Admission 25c. BOARD OF EDUCATION The monthly meeting of the Board of Educatioh was held in the public library, Monday, December 5th at 8 o’clock with all members Minutes of previous special meetings were firmed. Mention was made man of the visit to Clinton and Go­ derich schools by members of the Board for the purpose of getting any ideas that might prove helpful in the way of interior decorations, securing equipment, suggestions as to courses etc. It was decided at the last special meeting to install equipment for the following courses: Drafting (com­ pulsory), Farm Mechanics and Wood Work. This was again brought up and it was moved by C. V. Pickard and seconded by J. M. Southcott and carried that the 4th course be Sheet Metal Work. The placing of electric clocks in the new building was discussed fa­ vourably and it was decided to con­ sider this on next visit to school. Principal Wethey reported for No­ vember; number on roll 194; aver­ age attendance 186 or 95,7 per cent. Staff had been complete every law­ ful day with the exception of Tues­ day and Wednesday, November 29, 30 and morning and Thursday De­ cember 1st when Mrs. Hill substitut­ ed for Miss Abray, who was ill. No­ tice of the annual visit of inspector had been received. The Annual School Dance was held December 2. with an attendance of 350. The com­ mittee will have about $77 available for school activities. The money will be used for buying athletic equip­ ment, travelling expenses of teams and in other kindred ways. Principal Creech reported for No­ vember for the Public School: No. on roll 213; average 207.3. Staff had been complete and school open every lawful day. Inspector Beacom had paid his fall visit to the school Thursday, No- vember 24th and Tuesday, November 29th. He had very favorably com­ mented on the work Twenty four pints of are being supplied by to children to whom, of the teachers, this School to- close December 22 and re­ open January 3rd, 19'39. Supplies as requested had been received and' this month a supply of kindergarten pegs, plasticene and examination paper would be needed. Per Mrs. Beavers and W. H. Dear­ ing: That the two reports be receiv­ ed and supplies procured. Carried. Per W. May and J. N. Willis: That a lettei* of appreciation be sent to the Lions Club for ness in supplying .Principal’s report. All intervening was read by the chairman; communication from the (Mr. Warren) inviting the members of the Board to attend the opening of the new school at Elmira, Thurs­ day December 8th, It was decided to let Mr. Warren know Tuesday, December 6th, the number who ex­ pected to be able to attend. Per A. O. Elliot and F. J. Del- bridge payment oif accounts as read: iF. W. Warren, architect $350.00; Traquair’s Hardware, supplies $5.70; Ford Sales Service, repairs $11.0'0'; E. Lindenfield, repairs $1.20; Exeter Branch of the Canadian Legion for wreath $5.00; Grigg Stationery, ac- count books, ,etc. $74.75. Carried. Per F. J. Delbridge and A. O. El­ liot: That the chairman, Messrs. Pickard, Lawson and Southcott be a committee to ascertain prices on equipment for Manual Training and Household Economics and make pur­ chase. Carried. Per W. H. Dearing—-adjournment K. M. MaciFaul, Secretary Bazaar and Play “THE OLD HOME PLACE” —- in —- Elimville United Church under the auspices of the W. A. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9th at 7.30' o’clock Adm, 25c., 12 yrs. and under 15c. THE ANNUAL DANCE — of the — EXETER CONCERT BAND FRIDAY, DEC. 16th at the Exeter Arena IF'or your Dancing Pleasure we have ' selected THE LIONS CLUB The ‘Lions Club met regular supper meeting at the Cent­ ral Hotel Monday evening. President Dr. Weekes was in the chair. Mr. A. O. Martin, the new station agent was a guest. (Secretary J. B. Creech reported that 24 l-,2 pints of milk were being provided each day for children at the Exeter Public School. Members’of the Lions Club had met with members of the Canadian Le­ gion and the Women’s Institute and have arranged for the providing of wearing apparel and baskets at Christmas; also for the erection of a Christmas Tree and the sponsoring of a concert and treats for the chil­ dren of the district at Leavitt’s Theatre on Saturday, December 17. ■ There is great enthusism in the pro­ posed hockey league and ninety-five have registered with Lion J. A. Tra- quair, chairman of the committee. This includes lads from Crediton, Dashwood, Zurich, Woodham, Kirk­ ton and Cromarty. Two reels of mov­ ing pictures were shown showing the manufacture of upholstery for auto­ mobile and the experimentation and use of farm products for industrial purposes, to arrange brate the club. for their of the staff, ntilk each day t'he ILions Club in the opinion is necessary. Tlie Smart “Sweet & Swingyi” Rhythms of : STAN SMITH and his 10-piece Orchestra As an added feature there will be a most interesting “Floor ShOw“ also prizes for Spot and Balloon Dances An evening full of fun and entertainment. EVERYBODY WELCOME Admission 35c. Dancing 9 to 1.30 LEAVITT’S THEATRE THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY December 8th, 9th, loth “ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD” ;n Technicolor Errol Flynn and an all star cast Mrs. (Dr.) Sweet received a tele­ gram Sunday informing hei’ of the death of her brother, Mr. Gregory Tom, of Vancouver B.'C., who had passed away that day. The late Mr. Tom was a native of Exeter and was at one time principal of the Exeter school. He had been a resident of Vancouver for many years and was principal of one of the schools there. He was 75 years of age. He is sur­ vived by his widow whose maiden name was Carrie Fitton. She is a sister of Mrs. W. J. Casting of town. One son Reginald, a barrister of Vancouver, also survives; Mr. Frank W. K. Tom, of Toledo, Ohio, is a brother. the A committee was a special evening first anniversary to to to to formed to cele- of Law- Law­ son George all of Stephen Twp. expect to leave on Saturday on a motor trip to California where they will visit with the former’s daughter, Mrs. G. Preston, Alhambra, Calif. BUY C. C. M THE CHRISTMAS SHOPPING PICK OUT YOUR XMAS GIFTS OR TOYS AND WE WILL KEEP THEM FOR YOU AT NO EXTRA COST FOR XMAS wm 7/Zi'■rzi TRAQUAIR’S HARDWARE TINSMITHING AND PLUMBING AND FEED STORE Skate and Shoe, Matched Sets, Ankle Supports, Leg Guards, Gauntlets, Hockey Sticks and Pucks Christmas Tree Sets....... 50c to $2.75 Granite Pie Plates...... ..........each 10c Granite Potato Pots ............. each 75c Granite Wash Bowls No. 30, each 20c Granite Dish Pans, No. 14, each 33c Aluminum Percolators, each ....... 69c Aluminum Preserving Kettles ... 69c Sets Knives and Forks .................$1.85 Colored Cake Servers...................$1.25 Tea Kettles .........................25c to $2.50 Christmas Tree Reflectors...8 for 25c See Our Large Stock of Toys and Xmas Gifts Christmas Tree Bulbs, 3 for Bread Boxes.................. Grocery Sets................. Gillette Razors ............ Child’s Cup and Plate Razor Strops ... Step-On Cans Table Mirrors Carving Sets Tea Pots ...... Flashlights .. Bread Knives $1.00 to $2.50 $1.00 to $1.25 ................... 49c .................. 40c .. $1.00 and up ............... $1.00 ... 95c $4.50 $2.00 $1.75 $1.25 $1.75 .... 45c 85 c 50c Leaving for California Mrs. Geo. Lawson, Mr. Sam son, Misses Lenore and Alice son, Mr. Harry Rader and Pie Plsftes, Regular 75c now Pie Plates, Regular 70c, now Fancy Comb Cases .................. 45c 40c 25c Casserols, was $1.50 now Custard Cups now Glass Bowl Sets .. ............$1.00 ... 7V»c each 75c to $1.25 Reduced Prices their great kind- the milk as per Carried. correspondence also a Architect 77, 7777, r 7/77 '/>. // ///// V, '//.1 9B/7 W/OiV/A. VtWWL/' tK.»///*!<K t/z«» Stoves and Heaters AT this festive season, when old and young are engrossed in the happy business of trying to make others happy, an important part is played by the merchants of our town, who have iplaced in stock an immense variety of goods from which Christmas pur­ chases may be made. We are SO' accustomed to the enterprise of our merchants that we take it for granted; but when we shop to think of it our wonder grows as we realize that here we have the products of all parts of the- world placed before us for inspection as we go about our pleasant tasks of Christmas Shopping. It costs money to give such service; more than money — it takes time and forethought and experience and skill in buying. Another part of the service of bringing all these goods 'to the ■people who may want them is performed by the advertisements in the newspapers. In this issue of The Times-Advocate will be found many announcements of interest to 'Christmas shoppers, with helpful hints for gift-giving; and those who wish to make their dollars :gO farthest and who wish to save time and energy in their Christmas shopping will peruse these advertisements closely. The merchant’s then, have done -their share in making 'Christ­ mas buying easy. Should not their enterprise be met by a resolve on the part of the people of the town and district to do- their Christmas shopping with those who have been at great ipains and expense to provide such excellent service? Reciprocity is a good principle — “one good turn deserves another” ■— and the Christinas shopper who does his (or her) buying at home is encouraging the home merchants to give the best possible service at all times. So we would ask readers of The Times-Advocate to do their Christmas shopping at home, attd to do it as early as -they can. MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY December 12th, 13th, 14th (Double Feature) “THE CALL OF THE YUKON” 1 James Oliver Curwood story . “ADVENTURES OF CHICO” “Breathlessly beautiful. Thrilling, film of surpassing beauty.”—NewA York Sun. The best educational animal picture ever screened iwn THE Edith Hill Adams iv HUSBAND AND WIFE CARRY ARMS IN SLINGS Last week we reported that Mr. G. Jaques was. carrying hie left arm in a plaster cast having fractured a bone when he slipped from a pile ot grain bags at the Jones' & May seed store. On Wednesday evening Mrs. Jaques slipped on the icy sidewalk in front of the old opera house and in falling she sprained the ligaments of her right arm at the wrist and she is new carrying her arm in a plaster cast. Academy of Hawaiian Music of London Wish to announce that they will de­ monstrate the Electric Hawaiian Guitar and Spanish Guitar at MARTIN’S MUSIC STORE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10th Instructions given on the Hawaiian and Spanish Guitar and Eukelele Learn to play popular music l’ight from the piano score. We teach you to play from two strings to full six string harmony as used in modern orchestra work Apply at Martin’s Music Store RECEPTION A reception for Mr. and Mrs. Carl­ yle Worden (nee Emily Frayne) was held at the Staffa Hall Friday even­ ing of last week with a goodly num­ ber present. The evening was spent in dancing followed by lunch. At the conclusion of the lunch Mr, and Mrs. Worden were presented with an ad­ dress and a purse of money, the ad­ dress being read by Mt.Thos. Scott. Mr, Worden expressed the thanks of himself and Mrs. Worden for their kindly remembrance. DANCE AND PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE at “The Hub” GRAND BEND on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9th Dancing from 9 to 2 N. S. LOCKEBY’S ORCHESTRA Door prize and Euchre Prlzha Admission 25c. Mr. Wm, Birney, of Toronto, visit­ ed in town over the week-end and was accompanied home by his mother Mrs. Ghas. Birney, who will visit with him before leaving for the west to spend the winter with her daugh­ ter Mrs. Ferguson.