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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-02-08, Page 8TCUIWAY* FEBRUARY 8th, 1910 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE ........................ tea; ....... i....... V’s Beauty Shoppe For Charm and Beauty ('roquinole, Combination & Spiral Permanents Phone 115? Evenings by Appointment Vera C< Decker* Proprietress LEAVITT’S THEATRE r. Phone 135 Exeter Markets Wheat 49-53Jc. (according to grade) Oats 30c. Barley 52c. Buckwheat 55c. Creamery Butter 32c. Dairy Eggs, Eggs, Eggs, Hogs for Comfortable CAVEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Help the Canadian Legion in Their War Service Drive for Funds Next Week i 13 utt er A large medium B 15c. dressed 26c. 29c. 18c. del. 16c. del. $11.50 SEE Bey, Douglas C, Hill, B.A., B.D, Minister Mrs. J. G. Cochrane, Organist 10 a,m,—Sunday School 11 a.m—Public Worship Sermon: “Hunger and Thirst” 7 p.m.—Public Worship .Sermon: “Apprehending and Ap- prehended” SEA HERRING FILLETS 22c. a lb. THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY Big 3-Unit Show BORIS KARLOFF In “The Man They Could Not SALMON CHILLETS No Bone, No Waste 25c. ajb. C. E. ZURBRIGG Optometrist at Exeter Newest approved methods of Eyesight Testing used. Office o-pen 9 a-m, to 5 p.m. every week day except Wednesday The Ideal Meat Market Phone 38 Main St. With CHAS. STARRETT Comedy ANDY CLIVE MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY Special Feature CHAS. LAUGHTON in “Jamaica Inn” Coming— “Rulers of the Sea” “Hunchback of Notre Dame” “Pinnoccio” “Gulliver’s Travels” NOTICE — We have on hand a large stock of new Allis-Chalmers tractors for your inspection; also some used tractors and allcrop harvester. If buying a new tractor Allis-Chalmers for lower lower operating cost. Hyde Tractor & Combine Co. 2-8-4tp. Phone 128, Hensall one used remember first cost, WANTED—’Upright piano in good condition. Will pay cash. No deal ers. P.O. Box 273, Exeter,, Ont. FOR SALE—Quebec heater, elec tric washer, sewing machine, brood er stove. R. E. Balkwill. Itp WHY SUFFER with Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lumbago? Rumacaps' Two- Way Action quickly relieves pain while attackng the cause. BROWN ING’S DRUGSTORE. The new Ford Tractor is now on display at our show rooms.—Sandy 'Elliot. WANTED — To rent, a 50-acre grass farm. Apply to Win. J. Thom son, phone Kirkton '*48-4. APPLE BUTTER FOR .SALE—Or will exchange poultry, seed toes, etc., call ter or at the V. Cann & Sons. foi’ any kind of live or feed grains, pota- at Shell Station, Exe- farm, Bayfield—S. J. FOR RENT-—House, modern, all conveniences. Situated on street. Apply, Miss Weekes. Main tfc. •STRAYED—Black and- tan py. < pup- Owner, phone 158, Exeter HOUSE FOR RENT- frame Apply Phone •2 storey house on Sanders St., hydro, to Mrs. Clayton 177r33, Exeter. Mrs.Frayn e. 2-7-2tp St., frame bathroom, FOR SALE—438 Ann storey house, furnace, garage. W. C. Pearce, Exeter. H ------------------------------ ---------- - 50 acres, Con. 7, Usborne, Whit lock farm, small brick house, hen house, basement barn, gravel acres bush, handy to school. Pearce, Exeter. pit, 5 W. C. HOUSES FOR SALE — I have sev eral comfortable homes at a range of prices and terms to suit any pur chaser. — C. V. Pickard, phone 165. .... u WANTED — 200 tons wheat or rye straw — AT ONCE. ltc. S. J. Sweitzer HOUSE TO RENT — In Exeter. ■Call St. Marys, telephone 64r<8, Chas. Upshall, GOOD FARM FOR SALE — Near Exeter. Brick house, hank barn at very reasonable price; also 175, 10'0 and 50 acre farms with good build ings. 100 acres suitable for pasture. C. V. Pickard, Phone 165 men wanted ARE YOU TH®- MAN? YOU have a solid business established within three months. If you are tired of working to earn profits for sbnte* one else OWN YOUR BUSINESS and enjoy amazing profits every hour selling 200- guaranteed necessities used itt every home. NO OBI/GA* TION. Get details and catalogue FREE. FAM1DHX PROB VETS, 670 St Otement, Montreal. can mriR i) nan u-w* O i i i KO Mr. Will Etherington was in ■Chatham Monday on business. Mr. Chas. Triebner was confined to the house for several days thro’ illness, Mrs. Blowes, of Mitchell, visited with Dr. D. A. arid ’Mrs. Anderson over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. B. W. F. Beavers vis ited with Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Beavers in Sarnia on .Sunday. Mr. "and Mrs. Alfred Dickens, of London, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Coates on Sunday. Mr. Art Pearce has resumed his position with Hatter's Dairy after being off duty for several weeks through illness. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Finkbeiner, of Crediton and Mr. Fred Amy, of Manitoba, visited with Mrs, M. Finkbeiner on Sunday. Mrs. Peter Moir, of the Thames Road, who is ill in Victoria Hospital London, following a recent opera tion, is improving nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Welsh, and Wayne, of Hensall, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Miller, of London, visited with Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Clarke Sunday. Six new candidates received their third degree at the I.O.O.F. Lodge Tuesday evening. Several more are on the way. Messrs. Preston Dearing and Jas. Stanlake left for Toronto Wednes day where the former will attend an executive meeting of the Ontario Sheep Breeders Association. Mrs. J. McTavish left for Shake speare Saturday and from there is going to Toronto to attend the wedding on Thursday of lfer daugh ter, Miss Isabelle. Mr. and Mrs. I. ’ Lindenfield and Miss Maud Bolton,, of’ London and Mr. Norman Floody, of Windsor, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. E. Lindenfield. Mr. Norman Perkins, of Estevan, Sask., who is spending the winter with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Perkins, is visiting with relatives and friends in Usborne. Mr. Pas. P. Bowey has vacated his office in the building recently pur chased by Mr. Wm. Smith and has moved into the building of Mr. Wes ley Simmons opposite the Public Library. ; The many friends of Mrs. H. T. Rowe will regret to know that her condition has been far from satis- faetory,. during the past few days and that at present she is in a ser ious condition. The W. A. of Trivitt Memorial Church held a successful Pancake Social in the Parish Hall, Tuesday evening, it being Shrove Tuesday. It was well patronized and a fine supper served. Mrs. Percy Webber, who has been in Victoria Hospital, London, for several weeks where she underwent an operation, was quite ill over the week-end but latest reports state that she is improving. The many friends of Rev. A. E. Elliott, Of Thamesville, formerly pastor of Main St. United church,- will regret to know that he is ill and will be off duty for several weeks. Word has been received' from the Queen Alexandra Sanatorium Christmas Seal committee that Ex eter this year exceeded its contributions over that^of/la/t year but did not meet the ten per cent, in crease that was hoped for. Mr. Alex Stewart suffered a heart attack on -Sunday morning and for a time was in a serious con dition. Miss Flossie Westlake, of London, is taking care of her uncle and his many friends will be pleas ed to know that he is much better. On Tuesday afternoon, January 30, a number of Mrs, John Moir’s lady friends assembled at her home on William street, and spent a most enjoyable time with her. At five o’clock all sat down to a dainty lunch provided by the ladies. Mrs. Moir, who is In her 84th year, was great ly pleased to have so many of her old friends remember her thus. Marion Pooley BEAUTY SHOPPE All Work Guaranteed Exeter Phone 245 MAIN ST. UNITED CHURCH Rev. Robert Copeland B.A. Miss Evelyn Huston Organist and Choir Leadei’ 11 -a.m.—Lent 3 p.m.—The Sunday School 7 p.m,.—.Lent Friday 3 p.m.—-Women’s Day of Prayer Friday 8 p.m.—Y. P. Day of Prayer LOCALS OYSTER AND HAM SUPPER at the Caven Presbyterian Church EXETER THURSDAY, FEB. 8 th Commencing at 6 o’clock: Under the auspices of the CONGREGATIONAL CIRCLE Admission 50c Children under 12 years 25c Illustrated Lecture on “Poland” by Dr. Dorothy Turville I LET T. H. ELLIOTT Make That Old Suit of Yours Look Like New’ Do not cast it to one side or give it away because it has gotten shabby or worn around the of sleeves or the bottoms pants. Bring it to T. H. Elliott He Will Make it Look Like New I have a number of Men’s Overcoats for sale cheap sizes 37 to 44 One .Black Fur Overcoat Size 44 a little bottom of the Wednesday, was Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. Hot Roast Beef DIMMER at JAMES Street CHURCH I J I Wednes., Feb. 14 Dinner served from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Admission 4Oc and 20c Mr. Goulding and his Choir will put on a Splendid Program in the Auditorium of the Church JAMES ST. UNITED CHURCH Rev. Arthur Page, Pastoi* W. R. Goulding, A.T.C.M. Organist and Choir Leader a.m.—Religion: Bad and Good —‘'Is Religion an Opiate1’ ■Church School •The Minister 11 No. 4- 3 p.m.— 7 p.m.— Monday 8 p.m.—Y. P. Union Speaker, Mrs. H. Jones. Tliurs. 2.30 p.m.—Woman’s Assoc. Friday, 8 p.m.—-Annual Congrega tional meeting, elections and re ports. Lunch. TRIVITT MEMORIAL CHURCH Rector, Rev. M. A. Hunt Organist, Miss MacFaul Choir Leader, Mr. Mlddletmlss Fii*st Sunday in Eent 10.45 a.m.—- Sunday School 7 p.m.—- Evensong and Sermon “The Lenten Call” Service each Wednesday during Lent at 8 p.m. CHANGE IN LOCATION We wish to inform the public that we have moved our office into Mr. Wesley Simmon’s build ing opposite the Public Library. JAS. P. BOWEY phone 33; Residence 157 Mr. G. J. Dow has returned home aftei’ spending several weeks in Montreal where he went with a con signment of horses. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP DRIVE 4 / are our the RECONDITIONING OIL TREATMENTS SERIES OF 6 FOR $3.75 Tomlinson’s Modern BEAUTY AND BARBER SHOP Phone 146 The Exeter Horticultural Society drive for membership is on again, and this year they have asked their members to co-operate by handing in their lists and here extend an in vitation to everyone in the village and surrounding country, to cut the list from this paper and hand or mail it in. Don’t wait to be canvas sed. We are beautifying your town and want your help. Our proposition is too good to be true. Our canvassers still find ci tizens that .can’t believe that their $1.00 membershiii fee entitles .them to goods worth considerably more. However, it is true, and we pleased that we can benefit members and the community at same time. Last year our membership jump ed froih 117 to 142 and our mem bers planted among other things, nearly one thousand gladiolus bulbs 190 rose bushes, 90 shrubs and over 4'00 bulbs brightenei up our homes this winter. We have again tried to improve on oirr premium list. You will find it larger and more diversified. The Glad fans have a choice of six splen did varieties and can take three dozen of three kinds, or six of each of the6. 5 tea roses to choose from; three more increasingly popular Polyanthas, Climbing Roses; three very attractive shrubs, Azaleamums, new and admired by everyone; three varieties of Peonies and Carmine flowerng Crab, that grows to a height of 20 feet. For the fruit gardener we have Apple, Pear, Plum and Cherry frees, Raspberry plants and Asparagus roots. This year you have a choice of bulbs for house cul ture, so you can choose those that perform best for you. Last fall, in co-operation with the Lions Club, we planted 25 Norway Maple trees on our streets and will plant another twenty-five this year, If you would like one or more of these trees in front of your rest* dence, kindly phone your request td Mrs. N. J. Dore, our president. The trees are 16 feet, not 16 inches as announced last week. The response to otir appeal for membership was most optimistic last year, over-shooting our o'bjeOtlve by twelve atlon, mistte at 175 and hope our optimism be-1 comes contagious. 1 Taking this into consider- we too, have and have set become optl- our objective ......-... ......—........—.....—------—————.............................———....— .. .............— Help the Canadian Legion in Their War Service Drive for Funds Next Week - Sale of Cotton House Dresses - ABOUT THREE DOZEN COTTON HOUSE DRESSES, SOME ARE SLIGHTLY SOIL ED. YOU WILL FIND VALUES IN THIS LOT UP TO $1.95. THEY GO ON SALE THIS WEEK AT THE LOW PRICE OF 69c ENGLISH TURKISH TOWELINGS In all the wanted shades. A good quality cloth. So popular for quilting, etc. PER YARD 20c PURE LINEN TOWELINGS Linens have advanced 50 per cent. We are still showing some good values at per yard 25c and 30c, ENGLISH TURKISH TOWLINGS We received word last week that owing to Government control we would not receive our Turkish Toweling ordered for Spring. See our old qualities at old prices 20c, 25c and 30c ESMOND PLAID BLANKETS That are warm and cozy. Lovely Check Blankets in Rose, Mauve, Yellow & Green. Size 66 x 80 inches. EACH $2.25 Kenwood All Wool Blankets We do not need to tell you of the quality of these wonderful blankets. For several months we have not been able to secure any as they had to make Government orders for Canadian Navy. We now are able to give delivery on All Shades, Plain Colors, Each............$6.95 Kenwood Famous Floraltint............ $10.50 Kenwood Famous Plain Colors .... $8.85 Kenwood Ramcrest Plain White, Pr. $11.50 27 INCH WHITE FLANNELETTE Bought months ago at the low price. While our supply lasts PER YARD 15c CHINTZ FOR" COMFORTERS 36 inches wide. In a wide range of pat terns and colorings for comforters. • PER YARD 25c STAMPED MATS This is the time of year to put in that mat. See our new patterns AT 25c, 60c and 75c • COTTON BATS That open up full size of Comforter. Ec onomy, Dominion and Pryde at 39c, 55c and 75c New Wallpapers For Spring Have your papering done early while you have choice of full range of patterns. We are showing a fine range of new patterns at 10c, 12i/^c, 15c, 20c to 35c. Room Lots at $1.29, $1.49, $1.79 and, $1.99. GROCERY SPECIALS MAPLE LEAF SOAP FLAKES 1 Box, 2 Cakes Toilet Soap ALL FOR 20c SALMON Fancy Red 1 lb. tin . . . 25c FLOUR Choice Bread 98 lb. bag . $3.15 CRISCO For Baking and Frying 1 lb. Tin.................... . . 23c 3 lb. Tin...........................60c SUNLIGHT SOAP New Low Price . 1 Bar ............................5c 10 Bars.............................49c DURHAM CORN STARCH 3 boxes .... 25c CHOICE DAIRY BUTTER 1 lb.................28c GRAPE NUTS 1 box..............15c - MINCE MEAT 2 lb. tin ... . 23c Exeter,Phone 16 iKB James Street Y. P. U. The James Street Y. P. Union met Monday evening with Allan Richards presiding. A hymn was sung and Alden Walker led in prayer. The president, Laverne Christie, took charge of the business. A debate will be held February 19 th with- Vera Decker, Mary Van Camp and Laurene Beavers against Gerald Mc- Falls, Hilton Sanders and Allen Ri chards. All Red Cross bags were handed in at this meeting. The min utes were read by Barbara Dinney. Ruth Brown and Labelle Sims sang a duet accompanied by Mr. H. Stur gis. Mary Van Camp gave a read ing. The Scripture Lesson was read in unison. Mr. Harold Sturgis then took the topic “History of Music”, in a very interesting manner and al so conducted a musical <iui2 program Dr. D. A. Anderson was present and gave some of his own poems. Mrs. Anderson read the poems while all listened with much pleasure. The meeting closed with a hymn and the Mizpah benediction. The Women's Institute will hold a euchre and bridge February 19 th in aid of the Red Cross. Please re serve date Mrs. J. T. Stewart, who recently underwent an operation for appen dicitis in Victoria Hospital, London, returned home Sunday and is able to be around. In 'the report of the Penny Bank for November and December 1939 Exeter had on deposit at the end of December $907.40. The compara tive figure of a year ago is $7'0'2.124. Percentake of pupils depositing during these months is 73. 4 MEN!! Now is the Time.. Here is the Place To get the greatest value in your new Spring Clothes Mr. Wilkins of the Cook Clothing Co will be at this store Monday Afternoon, Feb. 12th with advance showing of spring cloths Choose Your Suit Now for Easter PHONE 81 W. W. T A M A N EXETER. ONT.i ’ % ’ The Women’s Institute The January meeting of the "Wo men’s Institute was held in the new school on January the 30th at 8 p.m. The president, Mrs. Walker, opened the meeting by siiiglhg the Institute Ode and all repeating the Lord’s Prayer. The Roll Call was answer ed by a labour-saving device for the • home. After all reports had been given and the business was finished, I Miss Mae Shell favoured the ladles dainty lunch, with two lovely piano accordion sel ections. It was then decided to have a progressive euchre and bi'idge on the 19th of February in aid of the Red Cross. Watch for later adver tising. The rest of the evening, which proved to be very interesting, was given over to Miss Tape, teach er of domestic science. Miss Tape gave a talk on just what and how the pupils were taking up in the various grades. 'She also demonstrated the making Of ’salads and serving of them just as she taught her pupils. Everyone enjoyed this demonstration, and it was very grati fying to know that the children could be taught such useful things. Mrs. Walker then moved a vote of thanks to Miss Tape and Miss Snell for their wonderful help, also to the School Board for allowing us to have our meeting in the new school. The meeting closed by singing the Na tional Anthem, Mrs. Sterling, the hostess, and her committee served a Willing Workers Evening Auxiliary The James Street Willing Workers Evening Auxiliary held their meet- Monday evening February Sth at the home of Mrs. Gertrude Hockey with a good attendance present. The ■president, Mrs. H. C. Carey, presided over the business. It was decided to have a sewing meeting on Feb ruary 21Bt at the home of Mrs, War ren Sanders. Donations for layettes are to be brought in at meeting. Mrs, Allison’s sided over the program Carey in charge. Mrs. the March . group pre- with Mrs. W. Hern read the Scripture lesson. Mrs. Koch gave the chapter in the Study book. A reading was given by Mrs. Haw kins, a solo by Miss Helen Penhate, and Miss Beta Rowe told the -story of St, Valentine’s. Lunch was Served by the groupi in charge, Mr, Phillip Johhstou, of Font hill, is spending the winter with his sistei*, Mrs, P. Frayns,