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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1939-05-18, Page 1ESTABLISHED 1873 EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING MAY 18th, 1939 Sixty-Sixth Year I Ill i Lil Lil Our Complete Stosk of Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls’ SPRING COATS ON SALE AT REAL BARGAIN PRICES WE STILL HAVE A GOOD RANGE OF COATS TO CHOOSE FROM. WE ARE OFFERING THEM THIS WEEK AT THE BIGGEST BARGAIN PRICES WE HAVE EVER SHOWN Ladies’ and Misses Summer Dresses St We have just received another shipment of Martha Washington Summer Dresses in popub ar wash materials. Prices $2.95 and $3.95 each. Girls’ and Misses’ Flannel Sport Jackets and Skirts Bright Colors feature these smart Sport Jackets and Skirts of all Wool Flannel. Sizes 14 to 20. Jackets $2.95 each, Skirts $1.95 each. Special Showing of Men’s Wear for the 24th of May May 24th, the first Holiday of the Summer will require a new summer outfit for men. We have the very newest summer styles in shirts, ties, underwear, hats, suits, etc., at very reasonable prices. VERANDA AND PORCH RUGS. POPULAR SIZES NOW IN STOCK FOR SUMMER New Barge Oxfords — Crepe Soles Made with the new square toe. Men’s, and boy’s in elk shade; women’s and girls’ in white and tan. Also a full range of Sisman Scampers, the ideal shoe for summer. New Suits for Men and Boys Latest Shades in Green, Blue, Brown, Etc. Si2fes up to 38 at $20.00 with two pair of pants. Also full range of larger sizes at very moderate prices.. Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday Sugar Crisp CORN FLAKES 4 9Cc Very Special Price ....................* AYLMER TOMATOES .... Er No., 3’s Squat Tins ........... CaL.ll ST. WILLIAMS JAMS 99 97P Strawberry or Raspberry J®* tu I v CANNED PEARS anrk Ifir No. 3 Size Tins ................... CaUU lVt PORK AND BEANS 9 Clark’s or Libby’s ........IdlgC lllib HAWE’S FLOOR WAX al| 1 lb. tin and 4 oz. Lemon Oil.... wlSouwy last 1 small, 1 large pkg 23c jell-a-milk npr nlw 1 OrThe New Dessert, 6 Flavors ......PCI EXETER COUNCIL Wednesday, May 10, 1939 A regular meeting of the Municip­ al Council was held in the Town Hall, with all members present. The minutes of the meeting held April 24 th were read and approved on motion of Councilors Tuckey and Dignan. Circulars were placed on the table and ordered filed. Correspondence was read as fol­ lows: A letter from Mr, J. T, Mas­ ters, Branch No, 8, Canadian Legion Stratford, regarding the Royal visit to Stratford, asking how many Vet­ erans would be in the city that day and if they would act as special constables. Per motion of South- cott and Hern: That the lettei’ be handed over to the Canadian Legion.' Carried. Deputation from the Cemetery Board requesting an amendment to Cemetery By-law No. 12, 1934, re­ garding the appointment of mem­ bers thereto, ■Moved by Councilor Tuckey, sec­ onded by Councilor Southcott: That Cemetery By-law be amended strik­ ing out section I and substituting the following: There shall be ap­ pointed by the Municipal Council a Board consisting of five members as follows: Two members of the Council appointed annually and three citizens who shall serve each for a period of three years and whose term of office shall expire in alternate years; the Board to be known as the Exeter Cemetery Board, hereinafter refered to as the Board and that a By-law be prepared confirming the same. Carried. The following accounts were read and ordered paid: John Stire, roads and bridges $13; Howard Laverty, ditto $10.00; Peter Coleman, ditto $11.00; Louis Day, ditto $11.00; Wm. Andrew, ditto $31.95; Department of Health, in­ sulin $1.42; Wm. C. Pearce, Relief Officer $12.75; Treasurer of Ontario Public Hall License $3.OP. Direct Relief Accounts, James Bowey, coal $6.00; W. Cook, supplies $6.00; W. Hatter, milk $4.80; Jones & supplies $18.00; W. Middleton $8.00; R. Motz, ditto $7.20; C. 1 ton, meat $4.00. Passed on motion of Hern Tuckey. Carried. Adjourned by Southcott. A. Acheson, Acting Clerk May ditto Tan- and BANQUET AT GRAND BEND The Exeter Lions Club held their regular supper meeting at the Bren­ ner Hotel, Grand Bend, Monday ev­ ening with a good attendance, with Joseph Brenner, chairman of the village trustees as guest. Mr. Bren­ ner welcomed the visitors to Grand Bend. A number of Grand Bend business men were also present. W. R. Goulding led a lively sing song The executive recommended that the Lion’s Club sponsor a juvenile ball team and provide the team with uniforms bats, balls and other para­ phernalia backing them to the ex­tent of $150. The recommenda­ tion was approved. Lion James Bowey reported that an organization for the Juvenile League had been set up as follows: President, Dr. W. E. Weekes; Vdce-President, Sandy Elliott; Sec’y.-Treas,. Wallace gel- don; manager, James Bowey; Assist­ ant Manager, Geo. N. Evans; Exe­ cutive Committee, W. H. Moise, Ul- ric Snell, W. E. Middleton, T, O. Southcott, Les. Coates, H. C. Rivers. He announced that the Times-Ad­ vocate is donating a silver cup for the League. A discussion arose over loaning the Exeter Athletic Associa­ tion the sum of $75.0 0 for the pur­ chase of uniforms for the intermed­ iate team, a portion of this to be re­ turned when a field day was held. Lion R. G. Seldon, on behalf of Sel­ don & Son offered generous support to the teams in the way of supplying bats and balls if necessary. Lion Dr. Roulston reported for the com­ mittee appointed to investigate the advisability of planting a permanent evergreen tree between the town hall and the public library for dec­ orating at Christmas. The commit­ tee investigated the possibilities and. from a horticultural point of view advised against planting a perma­ nent tree. Lion Sandy Elliott re­ ported that a committee had been appointed and plans drawn up for the holding of the annual frolic dur­ ing the week previous to Thanksgiv­ ing. The frolic will be carried out along the lines of last year improv­ ing as far as possible on the mis­ takes that were made. Drawings on that occasion will be made for a trip to the New York Woi’ld’s Fair or $200 in cash as the major prize as well as for other .prizes. Free cou­ pons will again be given out by the merchants and prizes awarded in the the different villa/ges surrounding Exeter. The details have yet to be worked out. Tickets for the major prizes will go on sale in the near fu­ ture. A slate of officer^ for the coming year was presented and an election will be held at the June meeting. KING AND QUEEN ARRIVE Canada’s King and Queen arrived on Canadian soil Wednesday morn­ ing and have received a tumultous welcome from the city of Quebec, where they commence their tour across Canada and back. The Royal party were two days late having been held up for four days by fog and ice off the coast of Newfound­ land. Throughout their tour im­ mense crowds will welcome their Majesties and the Canadian public will be kept in touch with the high lights of the tour by radio broad­ casts. WHITING—PEARCE A quiet wedding was solemnized in Edmonton, Alta., at noon May 15, at the home of Mrs. (Rev.) J, F, Knight (who is Dominion President of the W- C. T. U.) when Marjorie Gould, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. W. C. Pearce, of Exeter, Ont., was unit­ ed in marriage to Dr. John E. Whit­ ing, son of Mr. and Mrs. J, E. Whit­ ing, of Toronto, Ont. The ceremony was performed by Rev. S. H. Irving, of Edmonton. After the ceremony Mrs. Knight served a, dainty lunch­ eon to the bridal party and later Dr. and Mrs. Whiting left for their home in Hazelton, B. C. where Dr. Whit­ ing is assistant doctor in an United Church hospital. SEVERED CONNECTION Miss Celia Christie, who for past ten years has assisted in Ml office of the Exeter Times-Advocate, has this week severed hei' connection to become a June bride. Miss Chris­ tie, during all* those years has rend­ ered faithful and efficient service and she will be greatly missed, both in the office and by the many cus­ tomers it has been her privilege to serve. On Wednesday afternoon in company with Mrs. J. M. Southcott, of town and Mrs. Herman Powe, of Centralia, Miss Christie was taken to Goderich, where a surprise pres­ entation is being made to her by the Executive of the Huron PresbyteriaJ of the United Church, of which Miss Christie is the Corresponding Secre­ tary. The presentation is being made at the home of Mrs. (Rev.) Lane. the the MOTHERS’ DAY SERVICES Former Editor of Exeter Times PINEAPPLES Are now at their best, prices will not be lower. We will appreciate your order Phone 32 Jones & May Your Superior Store iwmMiiiiiiiiiiiiiniii 1L3 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiisiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin Traquair’s Hardware Tinsmithing Sign Work Plumbing Screen Windows, Screen Doors, Copper and Galvanized Wire Cloth in Stock HAWES WAX 1 lb. 43c, BOTTLE OF POLISH FREE Mangel Seed, lb. . .. .. 25c Tea Kettles, each . .. 25c Turnip Seed, lb. .... .. 30c Pie Plates, each ..... 10c Garden Peas, lb. . .... 10c Granite Puds, each .. 15c GET READY FOR THE BUGS WITH Sudden Death Bug Killer, Arsenate of Lead, Arsenate of Lime, Paris Green, Bordeaux (Mixture See the New Coleman Stoves, Hot Plates and Camp Cooks, New Perfection Oil Stoves and Ovens Barb Wire, Steel Post, Staples, Fencing Now is the time to have your Eavestrough looked after. We Repair as Well as Put on New Trough If you are Interested in a New Furnace we will install it Now and you can pay for it in the Fall, easy terms. ''<(11111 GOD SAVE OUR KING lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll If Bridge and Euchre Come and enjoy an evening at Bridge or Euchre in the Eastern Star Chapter Rooms, Frayne Block, Thursday Evening, May 18th, 8 p.m. Lunch will be serv­ ed and good prizes given. Ad­ mission, 25c. Everybody Wei-, come. Ida M. Sanders W. M., E. M. Dignan W. P. PROCLAMATION ..A CIVIC HOLIDAY for the Village of Exeter has been proclaimed for ■ ■ Wednesday, June 7 This day has been proclaimed a Civic Holidayr for the Village of Exeter owing to the visit of their Majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to the city of London and all citizens are re­ quested to observe it as such. W. D. SANDERS, Reeve Dies Suddenly Miss White and Mrs. F. J. Wick­ wire have received word of the death of their brother, Mr. J. J. White, of ■Outlook, Sask., who died suddenly (Friday of last week. .Mr. White was former editor of the Times-Advocate He is survived by his widow and one daughter Dorothy and one son Jack. Col. Geo. Drew, leader of the Con­ servative Party in Ontario will speak in South Huron on the evening of June 2nd. Particulars next week. —t—-------------------------- - Trivitt Memorial Church Mothers’, Day service was held in Trivitt Memorial church ‘Sunday morning. The church was decorated with flowers. The choii* furnished 'special music and a duet was sung by Mrs. N. J, Dore and Mrs.-Lloyd Lindenfield. Rev. Mr. Hunt preach­ ed a special sermon in honor of mo­ther. IMPROVING Lloyd Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Jones, south of Exeter, who has been seriously ill for the past couple of weeks is improving and is now able to sit up. Lloyd was ill with the flu and was assisting in treating some seed grain the poison from which entered his system causing critical illness. CRITICALLY ILL Douglas Rivers, seven-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Rivers, lias been seriously ill in the Chil­ dren’s War Memorial Hospital at London. For the past couple of days he has been holding his own and hopes are held out for his re­ covery. Thursday of last week Doug­ las was taken to the hospital where an operation abscesses on followed and received five parents have ually. was performed on two his leg. Hemorrhages the little lad has since blood transfusions. His been with him contin- DIED IN THE WEST ■ Word has been received in Exeter of the death of a former resident, Mr. Samuel Sanders, of Salter, Sask., who died Sunday, May 14th. The deceased is survived by three bro­ thers Harley and Charles, of Wind­ sor, and James, of town; Mrs. Mills and Mrs. Cookson, of Windsor and Mrs. Petty, of Detroit. He is also survived by his wife whose maiden name was Miss Jessie Cameron, of Exeter and two sons. The deceased visited here two years ago. He had not been well for some time. LARGE ATTENDANCE AT DEMONSTRATION IFrom one hundred and fifty two hundred persons were unable Mr. Ben Williams is confined to his bed suffering from rheumatism. Mrs. J&ek Delbrldge is in attend­ ance. Mr. Hubert Jones and his mother Mrs. J. G. Jones accompanied by Mrs. Wm. Melville were at St. Thom­ as attending the funeral of the late Lewis Jones. 'The deceased at one time was well known in this com­ munity having purchased apples ana furs here, A splendid entertainment was given in James Street United church Thursday evening of last week by MacDuff .Copeland and Kenneth puff London violinist. Both entertainers are outstanding artists which Was evident by the enthusiastic response of the large audience. Graduating The many friends of Mr. Harold Pletcli, son of Rev. and Mrs. Pletch, Of Oredlton, who for several years has been a student at Queen’s Uni-, versify, Kingston, Will be glad to learn that he recently Successfully passed' the required examinations necessary to qualify for graduation and on Friday will be awarded the degree of "Bachelor of iscience”. Harold’s success Is very gratifying to his friends in the community. Rev, and Mrs, Piotch will attend the graduation at Kingston on Eriday. Beautiful Magnolia Tree Mr. William Gillespie has two beautiful magnolia trees? that have been attracting the attention of many of our citizens as they are Of a rare variety found in Canada. Two years ago Mr, Gillespie secured these trees from Arkansas and they are of the big leaf variety. Some Of the flowers are nine inches across. The flowers come first and are fol­ lowed by the leaves. The trees are just under five feet and the smaller of the two hee thirty-five blooms and the larger forty-three, One Of the trees was affected somewhat by the frost not being protected as well as the Other, Special Train to London A special train will be run from Wingham to London on Wednesday, June 7th, on the occasion of the vis­ it of the King and Queen to city. The train for London leave Exeter at 6.50 a.m. and arrive in London at 8.00 a.m. turning it will leave London at p.m. and arrive at Exeter at pan. Tickets for adults will be return and for children 40c. many friends of Mrs,Tho ....... , ________Wilson, who has beeh quite that will will Re- 1.30 2.34 SOo, return. G. G. _____ _ ..... ___ ill for the past few weeks, at the home of her daughter Mrs. C, J. Stewart, will be pleased to know she is showing a marked improvement. Officers and members of the Ex- eter Chapter 0,12,S. attended a meet­ ing of Trinity Chapter in London Monday evening. The officers of the Exeter Chapter very creditably' conducted the closing exercises. to „ . to gain admittance to Leavitt’s Thea­ tre Monday evening for the electrical farm equipment demonstration spon­ sored by the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario. In the after­ noon about two hundred ladies were present foi’ the hydro cooking dem­ onstration. The demonstration was in charge of Miss Muir who cooked two dinners one a steamed dinner and the other an oven dinner. The things that were cooked and baked by Miss Muir were given away as prizes the draws for which were made by Reeve Sanders who acted as chairman and expressed his pleas­ ure at seeing so many persons pres­ ent. Community singing was enjoy­ ed. Miss Muir gave many helpful suggestions as she demonstrated the uses of various electrical appliances. The winners of the prizes were as follows: Crown roast, Mrs. Garnet Miners; cake, Francis King; vege­ tables, Mrs. Conson; steamed dinnei' Mrs. W. G. Medd; chef salad, Mrs. Chas. Stephens; tea biscuits, Mrs Moir; beets, Mrs. Dick; egg salad, Mrs. Evelyn Broderick. The door prize of an electric dresser lamp donated by W. J. Beer was won by Mrs. H. C. Carey. In the evening sound and motion pictures of work that is being ac­ complished by hydro on the farm were shown. Reeve Sanders again acted as chairman. Community sing­ ing was enjoyed and solos were sung by Mr. Hillyer. Door prizes were won as follows: electric iron, donated by the Public Utilities Commission, won by Wm. Elford; electric iron donat­ ed by W. J. Beer won by Mr. M. Thomson; lamp donated by E. R. Hopper won by Mrs. Fred Brock; carton of electric bulbs donated by the p. U. C. won by Francis King. A number of electrical appliances were displayed upon the stage. In conjunction with the demon­ strations at the theatre was the On­ tario Travel Shop, a truck and trail­ er fitted up by the Ontario Hydro Commission with major electrical equipment suitable for farm use such as a plumbing system, grain grinders, milking machines, milk- coolers and water heaters. These; were at one end of the car while at the other end were an electric range, electric refrigeratdr and hydro ap­ pliances used on the farm. The many visitors to this car manifested a great interest. The travel shop and the two nieetings were under the supervision of Mr. O. Henderson, Of Kitcheners The directors in charge were highly pleased with the atten­ dance and the interest manifest as the object of those in charge was to give as milch information possible on the economical use of hydro. Mr. Lampman, local superintendent, paid a compliment to the Times-Advocate When lie Said that the advertising Of the demonstration liad met with good results. Main Street United Church Mothers’ Day sermons featured the service in Main St. United church on Sunday. At the morning service Rev. Mr. Copeland spoke on Mary, the Mother of Jesus and in the ev­ ening he took for his subject “Es­ ther” the theme being “A Girl Who Made Good.” The floral emblem was much in evidence. A splendid ser­ vice was held in the afternoon the O.R.E.C. program being followed. A solo was sung by Shirley Appleton. The children brought flowers for the decoration of the Sunday School. Not for many years has there been so much interest in baseball as is shown this year. Even before the players themselves were talking of baseball many of the business men were inquiring as to the prospects for a ball team for the coming sea­ son. Last year Exeter was without a team, but many of the players ■performed capably on neighboring diamonds. This year the arrival in town of a couple of good players has improved the prospects for a fair team. In view of this fact the Exeter Atheletic Association, recent­ ly formed, decided to enter a team in the Huron-Perth league. One of the draw-backs to placing an Exeter team in the field was the lack of suitable uniforms but this has been overcome due to the kind, generosity of the Lions Club who have loaned the Athletic* Association sufficient money to outfit the team with ball suits. Thus on May 24th when the Exeter team takes the field against their old rivals from. Crediton, the spectators will see the team outfitted in natty uniforms do­ ing their best to uphold the good name that Exeter athletes have won for themselves in hockey. Besides the intermediate team a juvenile team has been entered by the Lions Club in the same Huron- Perth league, ranging in age from 14 to 18 have been registered and it is quite prob­ able that a very strong team will be • ranged against Hensall on May 30 th. Most of the boys are local but some are from the surrounding district. The Lions Club are completely out­ fitting them in new uniforms and all equipment. In the field of softball it is pos­ sible that the girls will have organ­ ized games as they are seeking to form a league with.the surrounding villages. The only thing which remains to make 1939 an outstanding year in sports is the whole-hearted co-oper­ ation and support of the entire community and their attendance at the various games. A large crowd at the first game at 10:30 a.m. on May 24th will greatly encourage the team who will be striving for their first victory. Juvenile League Formed Five juvenile baseball teams have entered the Huron-Perth Junior O. • B.A. and a meeting was held in Clinton recently to draw up a sched­ ule. Most of the teams entered are sponsored by Lions Clubs, The five places represented are Clinton, God­ erich, Seaforth, Hensall and Exeter. An effort to bring Mitchell into the group is being made. The schedule is About twenty boys Presbyterian Church service for Mothers’ Day Caven Special was held in Caven church on Sunday morning. The day was observed by the wearing of a flower and a girls’ choir led the service of song sing­ ing three numbers. There was a splendid attendance. The minister, Rev. D. C. Hill, sipoke on “A Mo­ ther’s Secret Longing for her Child” basing his remarks on the text 'Mary pondered all these things in her heart.” The rite of baptism was ob­ served when the following children were baptized: Alda Marilyn Strang, daughter of Mr. ,and Mrs. Harry Strang; Phyllis Maybelle, daughter ■of Mr, and Mrs. Carmen 'Cann; (Leona Ida; daughter of Mr. 'and Mrs. James Oke; Gary Raymond, son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Sims. James St. United Church Mothers’ Day was observed in James Street United Church Sunday With special services throughout the day. A men’s choir under the dir­ ection of Mr. W. R. Goulding led the service of song both morning and evening, singing two numbers at each service. The pastor Rev. Mr. Page at both services paid a warm tribute to Mothers and spoke of their influence in the home and on the nation. A baptismal service was held at the morning service when six children were baptized. Tlw clilldi'Gii wore M&rllyn Joyce, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. *W. R. Goulding; Wallace Clark, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Fisher; Donald Charles, son of Mr, and Mrs. Chas. Fisher; John Franklin, son of Mr. and Mrs, Harold Taylor; William Harold, son of Mr, and Mrs. Verne Pincombe; Wanda Jeanette, dau­ ghter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Beaver. Special service by the Sunday School Was held in the auditorium in the afternoon when sixty-two diplomas and seals were presented to schol­ ars who, had a perfect attendance during 19138. Mr. Harold Sturgis, of the H. S. staff, gave a splendid address on the Bible. Most of those attending the services Wove a fiowet in honor of Mother. the as follows: May 24—Hensall at Clinton (pm) 30—Exeter at Hensall 8—Hensall at Seaforth; at Exeter. 12— Clinton at Hensall 13— .Seaforth at Goderich ■15—Hensall at Exeter 20— Exeter at Goderich 26— Exeter at Clinton . 29—Goderich at Seaforth 1—'Clinton at Goderich 13—Hensall at Goderich 17—Seaforth at Exeter 21— Seaforth at Clinton 25—Goderich at Clinton 27— Clinton at Seaforth 1—Goderich at Exeter May . June Clinton June June June June June June July July July July July July Aug. Affirms Loyalty to the Crown The Presbytery of Huron at its regular meeting, held in Clinton on Tuesday, May 9 th, unanimously pass­ ed the following resolution: “On the occasion of the visit to Canada of their Majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, the Presbytery of Huron of the Presby­ terian Church in Canada affirms its loyalty, and the loyalty of its people to the crown and to British institu­ tions, regarding- the crown as the unifying force binding together the wide-flung British peoples of many races. At a time when in many lands there is conflict between church and state we note with gratification that beneath the British flag harmony prevails between the two, the state guarding the freedom of the church and the church supporting the au­ thority of government. The Presbytery trusts that this visit may increase the loyalty of all Canadians to the crown and to the persons of their .Majesties, and help cement in this country the ties Of Empire. We rejoice at the demon­ station of deep interest bn the part Of Their Majesties in the welfare of Canada believing that as a result Of this visit the mutual interest of their Majesties and the Canadian people for each other will be strengthened. The presbytery prays that the blessing of God may rest upon Their Majesties not only while they Me among us, but also oft their return to the heart of the Empire to eon* tin tie their valued work Of leader­ ship in all that pertains to the best interests of those over whom they ’reigfi?’