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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-04-04, Page 1ESTABLISHED 1873 g;,,., ;........,"""" , ........ NEW FURNISHINGS For the Home ,...LARGE STOCK TO CHOOSE FRpM ... . We have an exceptionally large stock of Linoleum^ Congoleums, Rugs, Window- Blinds, Curtain Rods, Draperies, Curtains and Nets, etc. We would advise early buying at present prices on these lines. WINDOW-BLINDS: SPECIAL — Plain Cream Window-Blinds 37 inches by 6 feet with good quality scalloped fringe. A regular $2.50 quality, very slightly imperfect— while they last at $1.25 each. LARGE SIZE LINOLEUM RUGS—10y3 by 12 ft. — 12 by 12 ft. — 12 by W ft. and 12 by 15 ft., slightly imperfect, good patterns at reduced prices. Ladies’, Misses’ .and Girls’ SPRING COATS AND SUITS Our large range of above lines, in spite of rising prices, are the best values we have ever shown.New Cloths, Smart Styles and sizes for almost any type — including a large stock of half-sizes. ' , GIRLS’ COATS — With hats to match, ages 3 to 10 years. INFANTS’ COATS <■— At very low prices. DRESSES I DRESSES! Dresses in the popular Martha Wasington and other makes — for street and house wear — for Spring and Summer — now in stock. ’.".An Invitation to You? FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 8th W. Clark Limited, of Montreal, are sponsoring in this store a demonstration of their extensive line of Canned Foods. A dietitian will be in charge to demonstrate new foods and also to give you new and helpful ideas of serving the more familiar products of this well known firm. You are invited to attend as often as you wish.—No obligation to buy. GRAND PRIZE—A. fine basket of fancy groceries, prepared by W. Clark Limited. Each adult who visits this demonstration will have an opportunity to register. At 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 13th, a draw will be made from the names registered during the en­ tire week and the name drawn will be given this lovely basket of groceries entirely free. CUT PRICES ON CLARK’S FOODS — NEW IDEAS — GRAND PRIZE — DEMON­ STRATIONS DAILY WEEK OF APRIL Sth 'B! Phone 32 Jones & May MUSICOLOR LISTEN IN TO LOWE BROS. BROADCAST 5:15 P.M. SUNDAY EVENING. SOMEBODY IS GOING TO WIN ' SOME MONEY One Second Hand Cook Stove, Quebec Style, 18 inch Oven, Reservoir and Warming Closet for Sale Cheap Electric Light Bulbs 2 for 25c Quick Drying Enamel 90c quart Special Garden Seeds 7 for 25c BUY PURINA RY-KRISP FOR BREAkFAST LUNCH AND DINNER Chan Johnson Vim-E Wax Floor Cleaner For Poultry 3 lb. for 98c 65c a can 2 lb. 50c Use Ceresan for Wheat, Oats and Barley. Put up in 1 lb. Cans $1.00; 5 lb; Cans $3.90 Salt Hog Chick 55c Concentrate Starter per bag $2.95 cwt.$2.65 cwt. Traqu air’s Hardware Tinsmithing Sign Work________ Plumbing 1. O. O. F. SOCIAL EVENING Friday, April 12th Members and their wives or lady friends are invited. Ladies please provide lunch A. Coates, N.G. bowlers attention The annual meeting of the Exeter Bowling Club will be held Thursday evening April 4th at 8 pan. in the Town Hall. AND PLAY Thames Road United Church WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10th Supper Served 6 to 8 p.m. Under the Auspices of the Choir of Thames Road Church Admission: Adults 50c Children up to 12 years 25c c Your Superior Store BINGO In the Legion Rooms THURSDAY, APRItMth 15 Good Prizes \ Chickens and Hams Special Door Prize Admission 25c This is the Last Bingo of the Season “For Pete’s Sake” A Comedy in Three Acts to be held at Zion United Church FRIDAY, APRIL 12th Auspices of the Red Cross Society Admission 25c and 15c SUPPER & PRESENTATION For the Exeter Hockey Team Hotel Bossenberry MONDAY, APRIL Sth at 6.30 sharp Sponsored by the Athletic Associa­ tion and the Arena Committee ickets are available to anyone wish­ ing to attend and may be secured ‘ from <S. B. Taylor up to Saturday night ' The Athletic Association will re­ organize for the year immediately following the banquet. Everybody welcome , A dance under the auspices of the Athletic Association is being ar­ ranged for the last week in April Mr, Wm. G. Walker, who has spent the winter with Mrs. Walker in town left Wednesday to return to his ’farm near North Battleford, Sask. EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 4th, 194Q Opt-G UNVEILED PLAQUE TO | THOMAS EDISON Doctor, J. W. Browning is Guest of Honour ut Stratford Ceremony Dr. J. W. Browning, aged 96 years, who has been referred to as a man with a thousand friends, was the guest of honor at the celebra­ tion in Stratford Monday when he unveiled a plaque to Thomas Edi­ son’s memory in connection with the Canadian premiere of the mov­ ing picture “Young Tom Edison.’’ Dr. Browning in addition to being the oldest living medical practition­ er in Canada, is the oldest living telegraph operator on the North American continent. Dr. Brown­ ing learned the Morse. code while his sister was an operator at Mark­ ham. At the age of thirteen years and two months following the mar­ riage of his sister, Dr. Browning was able to take full charge of the Markham telegraph office and so well did he learn to operate the key that today it is as easy for him to send a message by code as to talk. Dr. Browning can recall the days when Thomas Edison was a newsboy operating between Port Huron and Stratford and conversed With the former telegraph opera­ tor on different occasions. At Strat­ ford on Monday Dr. Browning des­ patched the Stratford - Goderich train. He was presented with a beautiful bronze “ticker” bearing the inscription: “Presented to Dr. J, W- Browning, Canada’s oldesj telegraph operator by D. E. Gallo­ way, assistant vice-president of Canadian National Telegraph, Strat­ ford, Ontario, April 19 40.” Mr. Taylor, of Stratford, motor­ ed over in the morning and took <the doctor to the city in a heated Nash car and before luncheon he met many friends. Dr. BroWning had three sisters who were telegraph operators. Not only is the doctor familial’ with the “ticker” but he is able to follow the Morse code when tapped off on his-hand and.he demonstrated this fact on Monday, It was during the days of the Crimean War that Dr. Browning, was telegraph opera­ tor and war-’des'patches were “burn­ ing up the wires” from Halifax westward following the arrival of vessels bearing the War news. Dr. Browning was telling us that it was during those days that while he did not get operator’s paralysis of the arm, he did get writer’s cramp and his screams might have been heard a$. far as Exeter. Dr. Browning's father was a watchmaker and it was natural that he should learn the trade. His fa­ ther’s motto was that a thing 'that was not perfect was not made right. He still has the “engine” on which his father worked and money could not induce him to part with it. As a lad he took a position as watchmaker in Toronto but later he decided to study medicine and he graduated at the age of 23 and in the year of Confederation came to Hay Township and later to 'meter to practice medicine.(H6 is at his office every week­day. LEAVING EXETER Mr. W. H. Moise, who for the past four years has been manager of the Bank of Montreal, has received word of his transfer to the branch at Blenheim. Mr. Moise will assume his new duties next week and Mrs. Moise, Jack, Shirley and Bill will follow in the course of a few days. Mr. Moise during his stay in Exeter has identified himself with all that pertains to the welfare of the town. He is president of the Exeter Lawn Bowling Club; treasurer of the Ex­ eter Lions Club and treasurer of the James St.. United church and will be greatly missed in the com­ munity. Mrs. Moise has been active in Red Cross work and in the women’s organizations in James St. United church. Jack was one of the outstanding younger hockey players on the Exeter hodkey team and the three children have been popular at school and with the younger set. Mr. Moise is to be con­ gratulated on his promotion and while regretting to lose this estim­ able family, the best wishes of a host of friends will follow them to their new home. Mr. W. J. Floyd, of the Assistant General Manager’s department, Toronto, will succeed Mr. Moise. He is a married man with a family of four small children. He is well spoken of and ■will no doubt receive a warm welcome to Exeter. a DEATH OF MOTHER Mrs. E. C. Appleton, of town, re­ ceived the sad news of the death of her mother, Mrs. Fred Rile, Pitt- meadows, B.C., who died in hospital. Vancouver, March 26. Mr. and Mrs. Pile were residents of Hensall be­ fore going West. PRESENTED WITH JEWEL At the Exeter lodge of Oddfel­ lows Tuesday evening Mr. Edward Treble was presented -with a 25- year jewel by the lodge in apprecia­ tion of his faithful services. Mr. Treble, with his cornet, for many years has assisted with the music for the various degrees. The pres­ entation was made by D.D.'G.M, Bro. H. Berry, of Brucefield, on his official visit an& came as a surprise to Mr. Treble who expressed his ap­ preciation. Four candidates re­ ceived their fourth degree. A short address was given by Bro. Berry and several of the brethren spoke briefly, <* DEATH OF E. A. FOLLICK On Thursday of last weex a life­ long resident of this community passed away in Exeter in the person of Mr. Ephraim A. Follick, in his 79 th year. Mr. Follick had been ailing for some months. For 34 years Mr. Follick was in the bakery and confectionery business in Exeter, re­ tiring about 20 years ago. He was born in Hay Township on the Blue Water Highway. As a young man he learned the baking in town with a Mr. Bell and later took over the business. For years -he occupied the building now owned by Mr. N. Statton. During the early years when transportation was not what it is to­ day, Mr. Follick regularly made a monthly trip to London with horse and wagon for supplies. At that time he was required to pass one or more toll gates. (Fifty four years ago in March Mr. Follick was united in marriage in London to Mary French, his beloved and devoted partner. For fifty years Mr. Fol­ lick was a faithful member of the choir of the Main Street United Church and for about 30 years he was treasurer in the Sunday School, and was rarely absent from his place of duty. He was a member of the session, quarterly board and a few ydars ago was made a life member. As Editor of the Times-Advocate, it is a pleasant duty to pay tribute to the splendid character of the de­ ceased. From our early years, we have been’closely associated with the Follick home. 'On .many occasions as a lad we were employed by Mr. Follick to assist him, particularly on holidays and public celebrations when he dispensed ice cream and confections and the associations were always the most pleasanf Looking back we can say that neve’’ on any occasion have we seen him out of temper nor ever have wq heard him utter an unkind or im­ proper word. For many years one of the bright spots of the Christ­ mas season has been when the Southcott family partook of their Christmas breakfast in the Follick home. This was always followed by the singing of sacred hymns and familiar songs which so delighted the deceased. To those who knew him he was quiet and unassuming but the soul of honor and integrity and greatly beloved. Besides his bereaved widow Mr. Rollick is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Edna Hearts, of Toronto and one son Joseph, at home. He has one granddaughter, Pauline Follick, a nurse-in-training at Victoria Hos­ pital. London. Two brothers and two sisters also survive,, Dr. D. L. Rollick, of St. Marys; Dr. E. R. Fol­ lick, of Vancouver, B. 0., Mrs. Baker, London and Miss Mabel, of town. The funeral, private, was held from the home on Saturday afternoon con­ ducted by Rev. R. C. Copeland as­ sisted by Rev. R. E. Southcott. Mrs- Hearts by special request sang (“The Holy City.” her father’s favorite. The pallbearers were Dr. Fred­ erick Follick, of St. Marys; Ar­ thur and Gordon Guymer, of Lon­ don, Thomas Collingwood, who was employed with Mr. Follick for 19 years; T. O. and J. M. Southcott. Among those present from a distance to attend the funeral were: Dr. L. L. and Mrs. Follick, Dr. Frederick and Mrs. Follick, of St. Marys; and Eve­ lyn Ruth and Marion Follick, Lon­ don; Mrs. Baker and two daughters, Lillian and Grace, Mr. and Mrs. Ar­ thur Guymer, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Guymer, Miss Pauline Follick and Miss Laurene Hern, of London; Mr. and Mrs. Glazier, Mr. and Mrs. Wil­ lis Van Egmond and Mr. McMahon, of Clinton; Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim Hern, of Zion. Interment took place in the Exeter cemetery. ELECTED TO PARLIAMENT Mr. J. A. Gregory, .of North Bat­ tleford, an Exeter Old Boy, was last , week elected to the Federal Gov­ ernment to represent “The Battle* fords.” Mr, Gregory for six years represented the Bhttlefords in the Saskatchewan legislature and last week redeemed the 'Tiding from the Social Creditors. Mr. Gregory has been a resident of Saskatchewan for forty years and for thirteen years was mayor of the city of North Rattleford. KESTLE—ABBOTT A quiet wedding was solemnized Tuesday at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Penrose, Andrew street, when in the presence of immediate rela­ tives and friends Eleanor D. J. Ab­ bott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Abbott, Exeter and David L. Nestle, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Kestle, of Exeter were united in marriage. The ceremony was per­ formed at 10.30 a.m. by the. Rev. J. W. Penrose. The bride who wore a dress of heaven blue silk crepe, matching accessories and carried a bouquet of spring flowers, ws attended by Miss Kathleen Farquharson, Wal­ ton, Ont,, who wore a dress of lilac rose crepe with matching accessor- of spring flowers, was attended by his brother, Mr. H. Kestle. After the ceremony the party left for London where a wedding din­ ner was served in Hotel London. We are sorry to report that the wedding trip has been delayed, as a few days ago the groom met with a painful accident to his hand which' necessitated him remaining under the doctor’s care at present. Mr. and Mrs. D. Kestle will reside in Exeter. The many friends of the bride and groom will join with the Times-Advocate in extending best wishes for their future welfare. ESSERY—CALDWELL A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized on Wednesday last at Dundas Centre United church par­ sonage, London, when Olive Devona daughter of Mr. John Caldwell and the late Mrs. Caldwell, of Exeter, became the bride of Clarence Jack Essery, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Essery, of Centralia. They were at-, tended by Miss Marion Pooley and Mr. Art Field. Rev. C. V. McLean officiated. After a trip to Toronto and other points the couple will re­ side near Centralia, W. A. BALKWILL PASSES One of Exeter’s most widely known citizens and a life-long resi­ dent of the community died Mon­ day night at his home, John street, in the person of Wjlliam A. Balk­ will, aged 74 years. Mr, Balkwill, a carpenter by trade, sustained a severe fall about four years ago and since that time he has been grad­ ually failing. On Wednesday of last week he suffered a stroke and passed away Monday. He was born in Usborne township on the high­ way a short distance south of Ex- ter. As a builder and contractor he erected many of the homes and barns over quite a wide area and this brought him into contact with a great number of people who held him in the highest esteem. He was a member of the official board of the Main Street Methodist Church, now United, from the time of its erection 40 years ago, and recently he was made an honorary life-mem­ ber. He is survived by his bereav­ ed widow whose maiden name was tSarah Rush, also two sons and three daughters, Russell and William, of Exeter; Mrs. Chas. Hart, of Mont­ real; Mrs. M. C. Milliken, of Har­ riston and Mrs. Gerald Ford, of town. Four sisters also survive, Mrs. Robt. Campbell, of Long Beach Calif.; Mrs. Frank Brimacom.be, of Hamilton; Mrs. Richard Welsh and Mrs. Frank Delbridge of town. The funeral, private, was held from his late residence Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev. R. C. Copeland. The pall-bearers were Messrs. B. W. F. Beavers, W. G. Medd, C. E. Tuckey, W. Martin, M. Quance and J. H. Jones. Interment took place in the Exeter cemetery. BURIED IN EXETER A former resident of Exeter, Mrs. David Parkinson, passed away on Friday of last week at hei’ home in St. Marys where she has resided for the past ten years. Her maid­ en name was Alice Gunning, aged 81 years. She had been ill only a short time. She is survived by one son, Allan, a barrister in St. Marys. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon from her home and the remains were brought to Exeter for interment in the Exeter cemetery. SHOWER FOR BRIDE-ELECT About thirty friends and school­ mates gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Abbot* Friday evening to present their daughter, Eleanor, bride-elect, with a miscel­ laneous shower. A mock wedding was put on after which games and contests were enjoyed. The beauti­ fully decorated box was brought in by Lillyan MacDonald and Thelma Hockey, The address Whs read by Margaret Clarke. Eleanor thanked the girls In her pleasing mannei A. dainty lunch was then served. Sixty-Seventh Year GOLDING’S MAJORITY 2,107 With the soldiers’ votes tabulat­ ed. the final results of the voting in Huron-Perth riding in the Fed’ eral election gave w. H. Golding 5,579 votes and J. W. Morley 3,472 votes. This gives Mr. Golding a majority of 2X0'7 as compared with a majority of 3,256 in the 1935 election. The soldier vote gave 12 for Mr. Golding and 17 for Mr. Morley. Last week we reported that we were about forty votes out in our tabulated figures of the elec­ tion. The error was made in giv­ ing Mr. Golding 125 votes in poll No. 3, Seaforth, the correct figure being 82. TROUSSEAU TEA Mrs. Wm. Abbott entertained at a trousseau reception Monday af­ ternoon and evening in honor of her daughter, Miss Eleanor Abbott, whose marriage took place on Tues­ day, April 2nd. Mrs. Abbott and Miss Eleanoi’ received their guests at the door. Miss K. Farquharson, of Walton^ attended the registra­ tion in the afternoon, in the even­ ing Miss Labelle Sims. Mrs. George Grant displayed the lovely gifts in the afternoon and Miss McDonald in the evening. Miss Margaret Clarke displayed the linens and Miss Grace Snell showed the trous­ seau. The guests were invited to the living-room where a dainty luncheon was served by Mrs. Mc- Knight, Miss Marion Powell and Miss Doris Hays. AT LIONS CLUB At the Lions Club Supper meeting in the Bossenberry Hotel, Monday evening, Mr. George H. Jefferson, of Clinton, addressed the club on “Ed­ ucation and Citizenship.” Mr. Jeffer­ son is principal of the Clinton Public School and like the Lions Club is interested in children. He paid tri­ bute to the Clinton Lions Club who had done some worthy work among the children in the Clinton school and referred particularly to the case of one little girl whose eyes had been looked after. For 33 years he has been engaged in the teaching profession. We pay well for having, our money looked after, our health and our legal business but are we do­ ing as much for those who are look­ ing after the character of our chil­ dren. He appreciated the increased- attention that is being paid to the physical, development of the public school children. Mr. Jefferson was not in sympathy with the pacifists, who could see no good in the Boy 'Scout movement or anything that looks like a uniform. .'Stories of heroes are being dropped from the school history and some of the fin­ est stories and poems that give the hoys and girls a pride in their heri­ tage and its traditions are being lost. The repetition of the National Anthem every morning at school is sung with little thought put into It. He recited “Boadecea” “The Battle of Bannockburn” and “The Revenge” to illustrate his points. The speak­ er said that we can make a mistake about being wishy-washy in peace. When everyone else is peaceful we can afford to be just as peaceful. His remarks were well received and he received a splendid ovation. Mr. Jefferson was introduced by Lion Thos. Pryde. The resignation of Mr. W. H. Moise as treasurer of the club was received with regret as Mr. Moise is leaving town. Dr. W. E. Weekes was appointed to the posi­ tion. With the mild -weather of the past week much of the snow has dis­ appeared. Most of the roads are now open to traffic. During the recent storm it was the county roads that had been kept open all winter that suffered most from the drifts. With the snow piled high on the sides of the road, by the snowplow, the winds and the snow caused them to fill in higher than usual. There was no traffic on the Thames Road for almost a week. Mail couriers made part of their daily trips but were not able to complete them. ‘On Monday, Norman Nichols, as­ sisted his father with mail delivery on iR. R. No. 3, by travelling over four miles on skis. Norman started at the foot, of the Mallard line and delivered the mail along that line to the Grand Bend road, a distance of four miles, where he was picked up by his father who serviced the other patrons of the route by motor car. The mail must go through.”—-Park­ hill Gazette. The Exeter public School had as a total amount on deposit at end of February, 1940, $881.41, The com­ parative figure of a year ago is $809.83. 'The average weekly per* centage of pupils depositing during January and February for Exeter la 69.