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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1939-12-14, Page 4THURSDAY. DECEMBER 11, 11)81)THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE I «5 outh Huron W. I. THIS YEAR BUY KIRKTON They are so Much More Appreciated Practical gifts keep on giving happiness and satisfaction not only on Christmas Day but throughout many happy days of the whole year. This year there are many practical and useful gifts at Beavers’ Hardware. Below is a list of suggestions that may help you choose just the practical gift that will be most appreciated. Pirk out your Christmas present early. Come down and look over the many gift selections at Beaver’s Hardware. FOR BABY Popeye Series Silver Spoon 50c Fork and Spoon 50c Cup and Plate Sets Granite in Colours 50c to 75c FOR BOYS Pocket Knives with Chains 25c Pocket Knives 25c, 35c, 50c Hockey Sticks 20c, 25c, 35c, 50c Hockey Outfits Complete with Skates and Boots $3.25, $3.95, $4.50 Ever Ready Flashlights 69c, 85c, $1.50, $1.75 FOR WOMEN Pyrex Pie Plates 35c, 40c, 50c Pyrex Casseroles 70c, 80c, $1.15 Tableware—6 $1.25, $1.50, Tableware—6 $1.00, $1.25, FOR GIRLS Scissors 25c, 40c, 75c Skating Outfits (Complete) $3.95 to $4.95 &■ Holds Special Meeting A special meeting of the officers and convenors of the standing com mittee of the South Huron Women’s Institute was called and met at the home of Mrs. Kyle, Exeter, Wednes day, December 6th. Several Items of business were transacted with Mrs. Walker president, in charge,, A presentation was made to the past-president Mrs. Arthur Rundle of a silver cream and sugar and tray showing regard and appreciation for her services to the district. The fol lowing address was read Emmery Fahrner and the tion was made by Mrs. W. er. Dear Mrs. Rundle, The Women’s Institutes Huron represented by the gathered here this evening wish to show you in some tangible way our appreciation of the untiring efforts you have made in the interest of the district as past president. For three years you presided over us very capably and faithfully and gave a great deal of time and thought to the work. Several times, we, as officers, en joyed the fine hospitality given us in your home and your kindness, cheerfulness and thoughtfulness endeared you to us. We ask you to accept this which we trust will convey to some of our tion. Signed on Institute of General Insurance * ♦ *♦ LIFE FIRE * * * * BONDS by Mrsj,. presenta- E. WalK- of South officers Hicks and girl friend, , B.C., is visiting with Andrew Hicks. of the war service WEATHER SICKNESS un- the De- THEFT AND REAL ESTATE AUTO ACCIDENT Knives $3.25 Forks $2.00 FOR MEN Pocket Knives 35c, 50c, 85c, $1.00 Gillette Razors 29c, 59c, $1.50 Shaving Brushes 50c Shaving Mirrors 25c Coleman Lamps Tools and Tool Kits Badminton Racquets Table Sets (6 Knives and 6 Forks) Stainless Steel FOR THE HOME Nut Crackers Nut Cracker Sets Electric Irons $2.75, $4.50 Electric Toasters $2.25 to $4.50 Electric Heaters Carving Sets Christmas Tree Lights B. W. F. BEAVERS HARDWARE MERCHANT1 PHONE 86 Mr. C. Smith and Mr. C. Paul* ac companied Paul boys to Toronto three boys again were CFRB Sunday on the program being awarded ■Congratulations. Again we are reminded that this will soon be the close of another year as the annual meetings of the the the over Bill Switzer and where heard Ken Soble, first prize. Church, Sunday School, W. People’s and W.M.S. were held this past week. All the offices are cap ably taken as in previous years. Mr. R. Switzer and Russell Brock were appointed to canvass the vil lage for donations for Red Cross purposes. We hope they were suc cessful in meeting their objective. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lankin and daughter Dorothy were Sunday guests with Mrs. Wib. Cluff. A trafic policeman busy crossing saw an old lady becken to him one afternoon. He held up a dozen motor cars, a truck and two cabs to get to her side. “What is it ma’am?” he said rather im patiently. The old lady smiled and put her hand on his arm. “Officer,” she said in a soft voice, "I want to tell you tnat your number is the number of my favorite hymn,” & Gifts for Men « From a Man’s Store fl PYJAMAS GLOVES—$1.50 to $2.00 Make an appreciative Gift. Priced from $2.00 BATH ROBES Our u MUFFLERS Mufflers are the most attractive we have shown in years. From $1.00 to $2.00 What man would not appreciate one of these Comfortable’ Robes. Surprise him for Christmas by selecting one from our attractive stock. ■ HANDKERCHIEFS Linen, White and With Stripes and all Colors From 10c to 50c SHIRTS AND TIES You will need these—either for yourself or as Gifts. Skirls in all the newest patterns and styles PRICED FROM $1.00 TO $2.00 TIES—With Beautiful Colorings and Handsome Original Designs in Attractive Boxes 50c to $1.00 BELTS AND BRACES TO MATCH, SUITS & OVERCOATS# . m. ■■■■ —... —» CENTRALIA Mr. Carl Theander, who has been visiting his brother, Mr. nnpl Mrs- Hugo Tlieander for the past several pion ths left op Tuesday of this week for Timmins where he has se cured a position. Miss Helen Of Vancouver, Mr. and Mrs, A meeting it was held in the basement of United Church on Wednesday, cember 5th, Mrs. Geo. Baynham convenor and Mrs. Harry Mills gave instructions in knitting which was a benefit to all present. Mrs. Thos, Willis, convenor of sewing distri buted six abdominal binders and 16 slings with instructions ho.w to make them, fold and press before return ing. Mr. Arthur Lightfoot, who un derwent an operation in Victoria Hospital, London, a couple of weeks ago was able to return home Sun day. Mr. and Mrs. S. Henry and son, of Harriston, were week-end visit ors with Mr. and Mrs. A. Hicks. Mr. and Mrs. Lambert, of Pal merston, visited with Mr. and Mrs. D. Smith on Thursday of last week, A***;k*** C. V. Pickard Phone 165 Exeter has gift you gratitude and apprecia- behalf of the Women’s South Huron. HAY COUNCIL regular monthly meeting ofThe the Council of the Township of Hay was held in the Town Hall, Zurich, on Monday, December 4th, with all the members present. The minutes of the November meeting and the special meeting held November 29th, were adopted as read. The following resolutions were passed: That the following places be des ignated as Polling Places and the following be appointed as Deputy Returning Officers and Poll Clerks for the various polling divisions of the Township -for the nomination for Reeve and Councilors for 19 40 to be held on Friday, December 22nd, and for the election on January 1st, 194Q and By-law confirming same be read three times and finally passed: Poll No. 1, School House No. 2, D.R.O., Earl Campbell, P.Q., 'Clifton Prouty; No. 2, School House No. 14, Donald Burns, S. McArthur; No. 3, Town Hall, Leroy O’Brien, N. Gascho; No. 4, Town Hall, Dan. 'Oswald, A. G. Hess; No. 5, School House No. 12, U. A. Pfile, H. Truemner; No. 6, Kellerman’s store, C. F. Pfile, A. We ber; No. 7, School House, No. 3, J. B. Forrest, J. A. McAllister; No. 8, Filbert Denomme’s House, Fred Du charme, J. Corriveau, Jr. A large number of accounts cover ing payments on Twp. roads, Hay Telephone, Salaries, Relief and Gen eral Accounts were passed which will appear in the financial statement soon to be printed. The Cuncil adjourned to meet for final session of year on Friday, De cember 15 th at 1.3 0 p.m. A. |F. Hess, Clerk KHIVA Khiva School Concert will be held Monday evening. December 18. A good program is being prepared by Mr. L. Wein, of Crediton. Miss Leona McCann nurse-in- training at St. Joseph’s Hospital in London, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. Mc Cann. Mrs. R. D. Bell, of Hensail, visit ed on Friday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Clark. GRAND BEND U. F. W. O The U. F. W. O. Club met at the home of Mrs. Ross Love for their December meeting with a good at- tendance present. After the opening 5 period, the roll call was answered by giving a donation toward a pair of blankets which are to be sent to !£• the Salvation Army. The monthly questions were given by the secre- tary Mrs. Will Love followed by the bulletin questions and answered out ■£? of the Rural Co-Operator. An inter- esting item on the “War” was given by Mrs. Don. Hendrick. The minutes 6 of the last meeting were read fol- £ lowed by a sing-song. Mrs. Lloyd Tayloi’ who attended the United farmers’ Silver Jubilee Convention » in Toronto gave a very interesting & report from the convention. It is reasonable to predict that the U. F. ■p' O. has passed its darkest days of is emerging into a sphere of utmost usefulness in the promotion of rural education and co-operative effort in the interest of agriculture. The meeting closed with the National Anthem and a vote of thanks to the retiring president Mrs. Lloyd TaylOr was given by Mrs. Carlyle Taylor. struggle and depression and First I4obo: ’‘What’s Worryin’ yer, ’Erbdrt?” Second Hobo: “I fotind a recipe for ’obio-made beer an* I ain’t got nd ’otne.” evening the Young is having a social basement of the Lee; 1st Neil; 2nd Hodgson; BRINSLEY There will be a Christmas Con cert in St. Marys church oh Tuesday evening next under the auspices of the public school when a good pro gram will be provided. On Thursday People’s Union evening in the United Church. Mr. Jas. E. Amos and Miss Min nie, of Hamilton, is visiting friends and relatives this week. Rev. Mr. Falconbridge conduct ed the election of officers in the United Church when the following were appointed: Ladies’ Aid President, Mrs, Thos. vice-president, Mrs. Fred vice-president, Mrs. Geo. secretary, Mrs. Dan Lewis; assist ant secretary, Mrs. Jas, Trevethick; treasurer, Mrs. Wes. Morley; Flow er Fund committee, Mrs. Wasnidge, Mrs. Craven, Mrs. Albert Morgan; Parsonage committee, Mrs. Tom Lee, Mrs. Fred Neil, Mrs. G. Hodg son and Mrs. Wilbert Sholdice; pianist, Mrs. Jas. Trevethick; audit ors, Mrs. Jas. Dixon and Mrs. El don Hodgson. Women’s Missionary Society President, Mrs. Eldon Hodgson; 1st vice-president, Mrs. Martin Wat- : son; 2nd vice-president, Mrs. A'moa; secretary, Mrs. Wes. Lewis; assist ant secretary, Mrs. Cyril Morley, corresponding secretary, Mrs. Amos treasurer, Mrs. Jas. Trevethick; as sistant treasurer, Mrs. Jack Treve thick; pianist, Miv>. Dan Lewis. WHALEN Mrs. Melville Gunning visited on Tuesday with Mrs. Veale, of Win- chelsea. Mr. and Mrs. t Frank Parkinson spent Friday at Thorndale with Mr. and Mrs. J. Stevenson. Miss Verda Gunning, of the line was a recent visitor of Mr. Mrs. Thos. Gunning. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Squire Harry, also Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hodgins visited on (Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Dayman near Kippen, Mr. and Mrs. M. Gunning and Mr. Wilfred Herbert visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. William Smith, Belmont. The W. A. and W.M.S. will meet on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. H. Ogden. Mr, D. A. Johnson, of Grand Bend, was the speaker for the Family Night meeting in the church on Wednesday evening. Miss J. Finlayson and are preparing for the concert in the school on 22nd. Mr. and Mrs. H. Squire, Mr. and Mrs. E. Squire and jMr. and Mrs. F. Squire spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Squire, Granton. Mr. Russell Parkinson has rented 50a acre farm at Munroe. CHISELHURST very 'pleasant evening TUCKEY TRANSPORT SUPER SERVICE With our Equipment we can Serve You Better Route Your Freight by Tuckey Save Time and Expense PHONES: Exeter, No. 25; Seaforth 226W; London M.4892 Forest City Laundry Agency LAWSON’S CHRISTMAS SALES | OFFERS OUTSTANDING VALUES FOR THRIFTY B SHOPPERS WE SPECIALIZE IN DIAMOND RINGS PRICED FROM $12.50 UP scholars Christmas December Birth Stone Rings .................... $1.00 up We Have a Fine Assortment of Cut Glass —Silverware Bought at the Old Price— Don’t Forget to get our Prices on Popul ar Dresser Sets. Splendid Variety Chime Clocks ........... $15.00 to $28.50 Mantle Clocks......................$6.00 and up Dresser Clocks...................$2.00 and up WRIST WATCHES 15 and 17 Jewel Movement Ranging in Price from $4.95 up Owing to our Stock Being Bought at the Old Prices There Will be no Profiteer ing in this Store. A Call Will Convince You. JAS. LAWSON REPAIRING A SPECIALTY Jeweller Exeter Chopping, Rolling & Custom Feed Mixing was Mrs. last A spent at the home of Mr. and Earl Kinsman on Friday of week when the ladies of Group 3 of the W.M.S. with their husbands neighbors and friends numbering about 65 met for a social time. At 6.45 a chicken supper was served and all the dainties that go with it. After supper a musical and literary program was enjoyed with a sing song led by Mr. Brook, Mrs. W. J. Pybus accompanying. An address by Mr. Pybus, readings by Mr. M. Mc- Taggart; musical numbers were rendered by five young men, Mr. Donal'd Jolly, Wilmer McDonald, guitars; Harold .Tolly, Percy Wright violins and Norman Jolly'piano-ac cordion. A chorus by four young la dies and a solo by Rev, Mr. Brook. These numbers were by all present. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Donald, of Exeter, Mrs. Dearing’s parents at hurst, they also attended the gath ering. much enjoyed Dearing and Visited with Chisel- NOTICE We will deliver chop in lots of 20 bag’s to all customers within a radius of 3 miles.from Exeter. This way there is no waiting and will enable us to take care of smaller lots and more distant customers more promptly. ALFALFA GRINDING Well cured ground alfalfa makes excellent feed for hogs and poultry. Wc will haul hay to our plant and grind for $5.00 per ton, For sale, choice 2nd cut ground al falfa $1.05 per cwt. Wanted choice 2nd cut alfalfa hay. FREE CUSTOM MIXING for the balance of this year. We have installed a ton feed mixer and for the benefit of demonstrating to the public the handiness and value of thoroughly" mixing poultry and hog feeds we will mix concentrate with your chop free of charge for the balance of this year. FEEDS FOR ALL NEEDS Lakeview Laying Mash $2.10, Roe Laying Mash $2.35, Roc Complete 40% Laying Concentrate $3.50, Roe 40% Hog Concentrate $3.05, Roc Sunshine Minerals for Poul try, Hogs and Cattle. Full line of Canada Shut Gain Poultry and Hog Concentrates. Corn, Hominy, Oyster Shell, Shell Maker, Soyabean Oil Meal, Alfalfa Meal, Salt, Worm Treatments for Poultry and. Hogs. WEIN BROS., Exeter