HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1939-11-23, Page 1ESTABLISHED 1873 EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 23 rd, 1939 Sixty-Seventh Year
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We still have a limited number of Men’s Good Winter Overcoats at $15.00 and Student’s
at $13.50. Also a good range of Men’s Overcoats at $17.00 and $18.00. As we cannot
get any more of these’coats at this money we advise if you need a winter overcoat to buy
now while we have sizes. Our range of Men’s 2 Pant Suits in the new shades is still quite
good. Buy now, as price is bound to go up.
Ladies’ and Misses’ Dresses, New Styles and
Materials. Prices Very Reasonable
One rack of Ladies’ and Misses’ Dresses Clearing at less than cost price. Misses’ Skirts,
New Styles, Good Materials, Just Arrived to retail at $2.50 each.
Christmas Merchandise
We have our complete stock of Christmas Merchandise. We will he unable to replace
many lines this season, so would more than ever advise early shopping from our large
stock bought at low prices.
NEW SNOW SUITS, SKI-SUITS, SWEATERS, SEPARATE SPORT JACKETS, SKI
SLACKS, NOW IN STOCK
FUREEN YARN—This well known yam which has been off the market for some weeks
is now in stock again in colors White, Pink and Pearl Grey, Price 40c a ball.
BRAESIDE YARN—Good range of Colors, While Present Stock Lasts at 10c a ball.
We have a very large stock of Underwear, Hosiery and Sweaters for every member of the
family. Buy your requirements while present low prices prevail *
High School Girls’ Brogue Oxfords
Genuine Brogue Oxfords, Good Year Welt Soles, Black or Tan Colors, Hewetson Make.
A and C widths, Sizes 4 to 9 at last season’s prices, $3.00 a pair.
Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Quick Quaker Oats
Large Package, Plain each 19c
Del Maiz Niblets Corn 9 91 *
Fresh Corn “Off the Coff” 6 llIlS 61C
Singapore Pineapple
Sliced or Crushed ....per tin 11c
Woodbury’s Facial Soap 9 1 C
Very Low Price ....................*■* tanCo
Phone 32
New Texas Grape Fruit
Large, Sweet and Juicy ...
Chase & Sanborn Coffee
Dated, in the new “Silver Package.
each 5c
lb. 47c
Ivory Snow, a New P&G Productnlrrr 99n
Makes Suds in Cool Water............
Peanut Butter aonk 1Q/»
Three Star Brand, 24 oz. jars ... Cdvll l«7v
Jones & May
Pl
Your
Superior
Store
BINGO
Keep the whole family in good humor
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USE A GOOD RANGE THAT IS ECONOMICAL AS WELL
AS A GOOD HEATER AND COOKER
See the New
McCLARY’S ROYAL CHARM
FINDLAY’S CONDOR BUFFET
or
BEACH MANOR
Latest Modern Streamline Finish, Smart, Handsome,
Efficient
Meals That Make the Whole Family Smile
Pot Roast Beef
Mashed Potatoes
Green Salad
Steamed Cherry Pudding
Tea or Coffee
o
Hot Tomato Juice Topped
with Cheese
Stuffed Baked Tenderloin
Baked Potatoes, Baked
Carrots, Chili Sauce
Fruit Jfelly
Tea or Coffee
Traquair’s Hardware
Tinsmithing Sign Work Plumbing
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Several members of the Grand
Encampment of the I.O.O.F. paid a
visit to Exeter Lodge Tuesday even
ing' and gave short addresses. Those
present were*. A. N. Walsh, District
Deputy Grand patriarch; W.
Sherwood, Past Chief Patriarch; G-
H. Elson, -------------- \
and C. J. Stilsoh, Bast D.D.G.M., of
Hamilton.
Grand Patriarch, Toronto
Successful Church Bazaar
The Main Street Church Bazaar
held in the Town Hall, on Saturday
last was a very successful affair.
The bazaar
by Rev. Mr
and a few
was served,
were w.ell
in the various booths
proceeds amounted to $140.00
was opened at 3 o'clock
. Copeland with prayer
remarks. Afternoon tea
also a supper, and both
patronised. Everything
were sold,
The minutes of the meeting
read and
Dignan and
on the table,
read as fol-
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EXETER COUNCIL
The Municipal Council met as per
adjournment with all members pres
ent.
held October 23rd were
adopted on motion of
Southcott. 'Carried.
Circulars were laid
Communications were
lows:
A letter from County Treasurer
Erskine, re tax sale with list of pro
perty sold.
A letter from the Department of
Municipal Affairs re draft of Bill of
Extension of term of office of mem
bers of Municipal Council and local
boards. Held over for further con
sideration.
A letter from the Municipal clerk
J. B. Annett, of the Township of
Southwold regarding Arthur Ash
brook Hills, with information of his
application to the First Hussar
“Military” Reg. of London. The
Clerk was instructed to correspond
with the Military Reg. and
further information.
The Tax Collector, W. C.
was given authority to be
Town Hall for the purpose
ceiving taxes on Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, and Thursday, December
11th, 12th/13th, 14th. Hours 9 to 12
a.m. and 1.30 to 5.30 each day. No
tice to be published in the press.
Motion by Southcott and Dignan and
carried.
The following list of accounts were
read and order paid.
L. Day & Son, flowers, bulbs and
laboi’ $5.50; Canadian Bank of Cem-
merce, cheque books $30.00; John
R. Hind, assessor $110., truant of
ficer’s book $10,, postage and regis
trations $2.50 total $122.50; W. C.
Pearce part salary $50., postage $3,
total $53.00; Board of. Education,
$1,000.; Exeter P.U.C., street light
ing $226.54, town hall $2.84, $229.-
38; J. W. Morley, W. C. Pearce, re
newed bond $8.00; Treasurer, South
wold, relief account $-8.59; J. Stire,
labor, R&B. <$27.65; Gerald Cornish,
ditto $-20.63; John Northcott, ditto
$6.8>8; Raymond Smith, ditto $6.88;
Carl Stire, ditto $6.88; Frederick
Moore, ditto $4.38; Albert Coleman,
ditto $4.3 8; Richard E. Davis, ditto
$6.38; William Andrew, ditto $4'8.-
90; William Wareing, ditto $28.00.
Passed on motion qf^Shuthcott and
Tuckey. Carried.
Adjourned by Dignan.
J. Senior, Clerk
In the Legion Rooms
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd
15 Good Prizes
Door Prize
Admission 25c
LET’S ALL GO
“Simple Simon Simple
By the Thedford Young People
Over Fortieth Time
Presented in Thames Rd. United
Church
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1st, 1939
Under the auspices of the com
munity skating rink
Admission 25c and 15c
White Gift Service
•Caven Sunday School White Gift
Service was held on Sunday morh-
ing, the early date being necessary
because of the time it takes for the
gifts to reach Dr. Margaret Strang-
Savage at Dixonville in the Peace
River Country. A decorated Christ
mas tree adorned the table that was’
to receive the gifts. Mr.
briefly explained what would
dOhe with the presents when
readied their destination. The
dron then came forward with 1
gifts while Christmas music
played softly. Mr. Hill dedicated
the gifts with prayer and the service
ended when a group of girls- sang
an anthem
nesday the
a box aud
journey,
-Strang
i be
they
chil-
their
was
“Love’s Gifts.” Oh Wed-
gifts were all packed in
started on their long
ask for
Pearce,
at the
of re-
EXETER OLD BOY WINS
HIGH HONOR
j FATAL ACCIDENT WHILE
DEER HUNTING
Mr. Amos Wildfong and son Frank,
of Hay Township, had a harrowing
experience while deer hunting in the
Bruce peninsula Wednesday of last
week when one of their companions
was fatally shot. Alfred Moore, of
Lion's Head, aged 24, father of two
children, was the victim of the acci
dent, With him was his father Geo.
Moore, Glen Davidson, Frank and
Amos Wildfong. They had motor
ed in the morning from Lion’s Head
to Pine Tree Bay on the east shore
of Lake Huron a distance of about
twenty miles. Leaving their car
at Pine Tree Bay they started north
through the bush and had tramped
a distance of six or eight miles when
they came upon tracks of a deer as
there was about two inches of snow
on the ground. Amos Wildfong had
remained a short distance behind
and the other four had gone on
ahead. They were travelling thro’
some heavy Underbrush when Moore
started off to the left and evidently
circled around the underbrush on
the heels of a deer as one
of the hunters spotted the deer and
fired. Young Moore came into the
line of fire and died almost instant
ly. The accident happened just at
noon.
Cutting down a couple of poles
and by using two smocks a stretcher
was made to carry the victim of the
accident to the shore of the lake near
, Watts Bay, as the location of the
■ spot where he died would be difficult
to find had he been left behind while
. going foi' the coroner. Tramping the
• several miles back through the
, woods to Pine Tree Bay they then
, motored to the nearest telephone and
, called Coroner Dr. D. E. Scott and
■ Provincial 'Constable J. E. Johnston
■ from Lion’s Head. At Stoke’s Bay
■ several miles south of Pine Tree Bay
. they secured a 35-foot motor boat
, and although the lake was rough
, made the trip back to Watts Bay and
i recovered the body. It was in the
early hours of the morning before
: the party reached home. An inquest
, was considered not necessary.
PAST MASTERS MEET
Op Thursday evening of last week
Lebanon Forest Lodge, A.F & A.M.
were hosts to the Past Master’s As
sociation. Past masters were pres
ent from most of the lodges in the
district and the Exeter lpdge room
was filled to capacity. The lodge
was presided over by Rt. Wor Bro.
Tichbourne, of Goderich,
cers of Doric Lodge, Parkhill,
emplified the work of the first
gree and received much praise
the manner in which it was put
The offi-
ex-
de-
for
on.
Rt. Wor. Bro. Jefferson, of Clinton,
conducted a question hour that was
both interesting and instructive.
The high light of the evening was
an address by Most Wor. Bro. F. A.
Copus, P.G.M., of Stratford, who
described in a very vivid manner his
recent visit to the Grand Lodge of
England, as a delegate from the
Grand Lodge of Canada in Ontario
at which the Duke of Kent was ex
alted to the high office of Grand
Master of the Grand Lodge of Eng
land the investment being made by
his brother, King George VL D.D.
G.M. Rt. Wor. Bro, S. T. Loveys, of
Hickson, was present and moved a
vote of thanks to Bro. Copus for hiB
excellent address. A vote of thanks
was tendered the Exeter lodge and
W. M. Bro, C. Mawhinney expressed
his delight at having the brethren
meet in Exeter.. A light lunch was
served at the close.
where
Exeter
FIRE DESTROYS FINE BARN
Together With the Season’s Crop
JAMES ST, ANNIVERSARY
Large Congregations at Both
Services
Over Jordan”
A beautiful
ferns adorned
Dr. W. Stuart Stanbury, a former
Exeter boy, has received the high
appointment to the senior chair of
pathology at Leeds University, Eng
land. The following clipping is taken
from the St. Catharines Standard.
His Honor Judge J. G. S. Stan
bury was in Hamilton on Tuesday
evening attending a farewell din
ner tendered his son Dr. W. Stuart
Stanbury, by the executive of the
board of directors of the Hamilton
Health Association, prior to his sail
ing for England.
The dinner was held at the Ham
ilton Club and was attended by men
prominent in the medical life of both
Toronto and Hamilton.
For the past eight years Dr. Stan
bury has been pathologist at the
Mountain Sanatorium and superin
tendent of the research laboratory
there. From a very small beginning
this branch of the institution has
developed under Dr. Stanbury’s in
itiative until it is now of interna
tional reputation.
Two years ago the doctor obtained
leave of absence in order that he
might prosecute his studies in post
graduate work at that renowned
centre of pathological research,
Leeds University, England. While
there he was invited to give a series
of lectures and demonstrations to
the students with the result that
when the senior chair of pathology
recently became vacant the senate
and governors of the university in
vited him to take the position.
All medical and related scientific
research work is being nationalized
ill England for the war so that Dr.
Stanbury expects to plunge at once
into special service necessitated by
military conventions.
Dr. igtanbitry is well-equipped for
the high position to which he is now
called, being an honour graduate in
medicine of Toronto University, with
post-graduate standing at 'Saranac
Lake, N. Y., as Well as Leeds, Eng
land. Since going to the Mountain
Sanatorium, he has brought distinc
tion to that institution by being
awarded for two consecutive years
the research scholarship of the Cana
dian Medical Association.
The fine L shaped barn of Mr.
Roland Squires, lot 23, concession 2,
Usborne, was totally destroyed by
fire early Tuesday morning toge
ther with some live stock and the
season's crop of grain. (Shortly af
ter midnight Mr. Squire was wak
ened from his sleep by the reflection
of the flames in his bedroom win
dow. Looking out of the window
he saw his barn a mass of flames.
Hurrying to the stable he succeed
ed at great danger in rescuing a
team of horses. In trying to rescue
a third horse he was driven from
the building by the smoke and
flames. In addition to the horse,
two calves and all his hens perished
in the fire. A pig was badly burn
ed. The cattle were out at pasture.
Mr. Squire had threshed his season's
crop about two weeks before and all
the grain was in the building toge
ther with the hay and straw. There
were also about two thousand bush
els of turnips. These together with
most of his implements were des
troyed. Neighbors soon gathered
at the scene but nothing could be
done to save anything. .Fortunately
the wind was blowing away from
the house. The origin of the fire
is a mystery. Mr. Squire had left
the building about eight o’clock in
the evening and shortly after retired
Building and contents are insured
with the Usborne & Hibbert Mutual
Fire Insurance Co., but the amount
Will far from cover the loss.
of
to com-
are any
or who
amount,
RED CROSS CAMPAIGN
We are in the second week of the
Red Cross Campaign for funds. The
canvassers are rapidly completing
their work in Exeter and we expect
the same work is well advanced in
the surrounding district,
units connected with the
branch are located. What the to
tal result will be is not yet known,
but strenuous effort is still neces
sary to reach the objective, and it
is hoped that the canvassing will all
be completed by the end of this
week, and returns made to the
treasurer, Mr. J. R. C. Moffatt, at
the Canadian Bank of Commerce.
The men’s committee in charge of
the canvass, under the chairmanship
of Mr. Thomas Pryde will meet in
the Bank of Commerce on Thursday
evening at 8 o’clock, to go over the
lists and if necessary endeavor to
speed up the work. Canvassers are
asked to make their returns, even if
not completed to the treausrer by
Thursday afternoon and report
any assistance is necessary
plete the canvass. If there
who have not contributed
feel they could increase the
the committee would appreciate it
if they would see any member of
the committee and give or increase
their giving at an early date. Your
contribution, even though it is
small, will be appreciated. It is evi
dent that in some cases a real sac
rifice has been made, and the offic
ers and committee are thankful co
canvassers and contributors for their
effort.
In the meantime many of the wo
men are busy making the various
garments that are necessary for the
comfort of the soldiers. Samples of
these garments and other articles
may be seen in the window of Mr.
R. G. Seldon’s office, Main street.
It has not yet been decided
whether the list of contributors will
be published. However every
amount has been acknowledged by
a receipt and all should have a win
dow sticker for their home. Some
of the canvassers ran out of stickers
but a fresh supply has been receiv
ed and anyone not receiving one may
secure
sers.
same from any of the canvas-
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ferguson and
Miss Ila Westcott, of ^Toronto, are
visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Richard
Coates Mr. Coates Who has been
confined to his home for some time,
has not been aS well during the past
week, but Is somewhat improved at
present.
96th BIRTHDAY
Dr. J. W., Browning, Canada’s old
est practicing physician, celebrated
his 96th birthday, Tuesday, Novem
ber 21st Dr. Browning was at his
office all day and received many
callers who offered their congratu
lations and best wishes. A light
lunch was served to the visitors. He
was also the recipient of many cards
and telegrams. The doctor is en
joying splendid health and is at his
office every day of the week except
Sunday. During the past year he
has not missed a day at the office
through illness. We wish to join
our congratulations with the others
and wish for him many happy days
in the future.
Ann Marie Rivers, daughters of
Mr. and Mrs. H. 0. Rivers is carry
ing her left arm in a sling having
fractured it Thursday of last week
when she fell down some steps,
Foot Injured
Arthur Kerslake, of Vsbdrne,Mr
hobbling around with the aid of
cane. When a belt jumped from
is
a
the fly-wheel of a tractor his foot
got caught in the belt and the belt
dragged him tip to the tractor injur
ing the foot.
Improving
Bruce Cooper, of Elimville,Mr.
has been dangerously ill during the
week with double pleuro-pneumonia.
We are pleased to report that he is
much improved.
Deer on Lake Road
Sheldon Wein while motoring to
Exeter Wednesday morning from
Dashwood saw three deer at an in
tersection in the road three and
three-quarters miles west of town.
Two of the deer crossed the road In
front of the truck he was driving
while the other turned back.
Teachers’ Convention
A convention of the school teach
ers from Stephen and Usborne met
at the Exeter School Friday of last
week with Inspector BeaCom in
charge. The convention took the
form of a round table conference
each teacher speaking for about five
minutes on some special phase of
work engaged in such as art, social
studies, etc. A profitable time was
spent in the exchange of ideas. At
four p.m. afternoon tea was served
tn the new school building. Monthly
meetings are being held by
teachers in both Stephen and
borne townships and officers
these ’organizations Were elected.
the
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for
Large congregatons were present
both morning and evening for the
anniversary services in James >St.
United church ou Sunday. Prof. A.
S. Orton, of Emmanuel College,
Toronto, was the special speaker for
the day and many favorable com
ments were passed on the sermons.
The choir furnished splendid music.
In the morning they sang two an
thems “I found Him fh my heart”
by Wilson; “Seek ye the Lord?” by
Roberts with obligato by Walter
•Cutbush. A double trio “Jesu still
lead us on” was sung by Misses
Jean Sheere, Lulu Lindenfield, Beta
Rowe, Mrs. W- R. Moulding, Mrs.
Ellsmere and Mrs, E. Lindenfield.
At the evening service two anthems
were sung, “0 worship the King”
by Williams with solo and duet by
Miss Reta Rowe and Mrs. T. Coates;
“Father Almighty” by Ceasar Frank
with obligato and solo by Miss He
len Penhale; a male quartette,
“Where Will You Spend Eternity?”
Big Low, by Walter Cutbush, A. E.
Wuerth, W. R. Goulding and E. Lin
denfield; solo “Bells
by Miss Pearl Wood,
bouquet of mums and
the pulpit rostrum.
At the morning service Mr. Orton
took for his text: “A Glorious high
throne from the beginning is the
place of our sanctuary” Jer. 17:12.
The Church is the seat of a throne.
Many thrones have toppled during
the past few years. We are living
in an age with a passion for liberty.
We want to be free to live our own
lives and express our own opinions.
We have the revolt of youth against
its elders; revolt against our econo
mic system against the church,
against our Faith. We are passing
through a period of revolt against
authority. Now a counter-movement
has set in and the world is reaching
for a throne. We are at a loss to
know what is worth thinking. We
are seeking something that will pro
perly control our lives; something
that will lift us out of chaos and
scepticism. That is why young Ger
mans are followers of Herr Hitler.
We cannot give to God a throne.
We do not make him God. He is
God. His throne is there. His
everlasting will stands fast and firm.
His throne is a glorious throne; a
throne of grace. He came not to the
righteous but to sinners and lost
people. To people who have made
a failure of life he brings hope and
courage. A dictator may demand a
man’s time but he cannot command
his thoughts.He who sits upon God’s
throne demands our innermost
thoughts and desires.
■Some say religion has nothing to
do 'with the question of war, with
commerce or industry. But God has
everything to do with all forces that
influence men’s lives. He makes
known his will to us through prayer
and Christian fellowship. Liberty
and authority is found in the Chris
tian way. We are fearful of the
future in a world at war with its
threat of cruelty and suffering.
But there is the assurance that every
evil that effects the world, that
plagues mankind, must go because
the throne abides.
In the evening Mr. brton took
for his text 11 Kings 8:13 “But
what, is thy servant a dog that he
should do this great thing?” In.
asking that question the speaker as
serts that he is not a dog but a man.
This age has developed a brutality
and frightfulness. In some nations
educated men who have been used
to thinking
selves have
two nations
is always
cruelty drive the oppressed to look
on us as dogs. The
red to an experience
west when entering
catch a train in the
the morning, a dozen
sleeping on the bare floor and were
aroused from their slumbers and
hustled out into 'the cold night on
the lonesome prairie before the
train arrived. Hungry and cold they
passed elevators loaded with grain.
They
ciety.
what
carry
and writing for them-
been suppressed. When
are at war the enemy
wrong. Madness and
speaker refer-
he had in the
a station to
early hours or
men were
had a grievance against so-
We have glorious visions of
life should be but we fail to
out those visions, We are not
the men we would like ourselves to
be. Do we live the sermon on the
mount, forgive our enemies, bless
them that curse us? There is
that is willing to come into
lives and make us the men we
site to be.
The Oonttibutiohs for the
were close to a thousand dollars.
One
OUl’
dd-
day
With Heart Condition
Hillery Horton suffered a
heart attack •while asistihg
Ill
Mrs.
severe
with the Main Street Church Baaaar
in the Town Hall, Saturday after
noon. iShe was taken to her home
and for a few days was in a serious
condition, but wo are pleased to
note she is recovering.