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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-04-25, Page 10 < 1 0 4 t < I < < < — >...............'................-- ..................p-------------- a few from last seas- $3.50 BIG SELECTION OF COLORS & STYLES GREENS, BLUES, GREYS, BROWNS Men’s Fine English Worsted 2 Pant Suits. Dozens of Suits to choose from in regulars, Tails, Shorts and Stouts. These are great values at $25 to $29 with Extra Pants. Also Students 2 pant Suits up to size 38, in Newest Colors at $20 to $23. And Boys 2 pant o Suits at $6.50 to $13.50 according to size. MEN’S TOP COATS Raglan or Set in Sleeve, in the New Shades at $12 to $15. Also on at $10 each. NEW FELT HATS at $2.00 $2.95 and Smart; Felt JHats for young men at $2.00 each. Genuine Fur-Felt Fedoras with Snap Brims at $2.95 and in Homburg Styles at $3.50. All the latest colors. NEW SPRING SHOES Patent, Suede or Kid for women and girls in Pumps, Straps, Ties, Etc., in widths AA to EE. You buy fine shoes for less by buying here in Exeter. Also full range of Sport Shoes for girls in Saddle Straps, Elks or plain whites, all with crepe soles. MEN’S SMART OXFORDS, SPORT SHOES, Etc. Men’s Black or Tan Oxfords, Plain of Brogues at $2.95 to $7.00 a pair, a wide price range. Also full line Scampers, Crepe Sole Sport Shoes, etc. And similar lines for youths and boys. MEN’S AND BOYS’ FARM BOOTS Leading makes of reliable farm boots, many of them at last season’s prices and others at just a few cents a pair advance. Start the seeding right, with a good pair of boots. Congoleum Rug Contest Friday, April 26 /to noon May 4th Guess the lucky number. A size 6 by 9 foot Congoleum Rug given away absolutely free to nearest guess to lucky number. If a large rug is purchased during contest, money will be refunded, on size bought. Try your luck. Absolutely free. Nothing tp buy. A JBiAJEZGrA.JLJXT X3KTA JBA.JELGAIX XZKT EACH HHf Spring Coats at *“.o5 JES^K-OXX 1 Rack of about 36 Ladies’ and Misses Spring Coats carried over from last season. Good staple styles and cloths, many of them at less than half price. , To clear in a hurry at $9.85 each. BABIES’ SPRING COATS WITH POKE BONNETS AND TAMS TO MATCH, FOR GIRLS AND BOYS AT REASONABLE PRICES CHILDREN’S SPRING COATS 4 to 14 YEARS—MANY AT BARGAIN PRICES A IJST EACH a XX I"-MISSES’ SPRING SUITS *9.85 6 only Misses’ Spring Suits, brand new styles this season. Smart Styles and Cloths. Sizes 16, 18 and 20. Reduced from $12.95 to Clear in a hurry at $9.85 each. iiiJhiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiintiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday 1 lb. tin 25c 2 lbs. 23c Golden Net Salmon Fancy Red Cohoe .... Hillcrest Shortening The Popular Brand ... Eagle Brand Condensed Milknai. ijn 1 Qp Very Special Price ...................PCI U1C lOt Del Maiz Niblets Ccrn O l!nc 9Cz» Fresh Corn Off the Cob .....llUS Eurega Minute Tapioca «J1 2 pkg. & 1 gen. Pyrex Des. Dish dll 101 Palmolive Soap or Odex O raLoc the new health soap ....vdKco 1 1.L 2 pkgs 13cHuskies, a ready-cooked Cereal. Very special 1c. sale. Clark’s Ketchup 12 oz. bottles ..................... i EXETER COUNCIL April .^2, 1940 A regular meeting of the Muni­ cipal Council was held with all members present. The minutes of the meeting held April 8 were read and adopted on xnotion of councilors Taylor and Southcott and carried. iCommunications were read as follows. A letter with statement of account from the Treasurer’s office London regarding Post Mortem Ex­ amination of the body of Master Fred Elliott, stating the same to be a charge against the Municipality. A letter from the administration of the Welfare Department, London, advising of the application for relief from Mrs. Pearl Sims. .The account for relief being a charge back to this Municipality. The council agree­ ing. Mr. Erwin, of Toronto, a repre­ sentative from the Dominion Tar and Chemical Co., addressed the Council regarding an improved road along Huron and William streets. The Reeve thanked Mr. Erwin for his address and promised further consideration would be given in the near future. Mr. Fairburn asked the privilege to erect. a sign overhanging the street. Referred to the Property Committee. Per Southcott and Dignan: That the Proprety „ Committee look into the cleaning of the space behind the Town Hall and also to offer for sale the old street watering tank. Car. By-Law No. 47, 1940. A by-law fixing the General Rate of taxation for the year 1940' was read and passed on motion of Councilors Hern and Southcott and carried. The following list of accounts were read and ordered paid. City of Londop, for coroner’s warrant $15.30'; E. R. Hopper, fu­ neral service $50.00; County of Hur­ on, hospital account $55.10; Jas. t Lawson, soldiers’ rings, $;8.'5.00; Tp. of Stephen, Exeter Cemetery Board Traquair’s Hardware, drinking tain cup $2.3'5; J. Stire labor $10.50'; Richard E. Davis, $4.00; Edward -J. Coombes, $2.0'0; Frederick Moore, ditto William Andrew ditto $25.35 HENSALL SPRING FAIR District Horse and Cattle Carry Off Major Awards; Judging Contest Held Ro- ! Phone’ 32 Your Superior Store lil uz tile account $16.20; $10.00; foun- R&B ditto ditto $4.13 REAL ESTATE CHANGES The sale of the 50-acre farm of Mrs. peter Whitlock, of Usborne, to Mr. Sherwood Brock is reported by W. C. Pearce. Mr. Ulric Snell has purchased from the C. B. Snell Estate the residence he has been occupying for some time on Ann Street. Mr, Archie Ryckman, of town, has purchased from Mr. W, H. Dearing a fine red brick residence 6n Wil­ liam street. Mr. Dearing in turn has •purchased from Mr. Alex Stewart in London, the street occupied J, Payne, Mr. been living in near the school gets possession of his new home the first of July. dwelling on Huron by Mr. and Mrs. A, Ryckman, who has Mr. Laing’s house fffil ALL ^'"AlOElEMfNK fig ELEVEN NO S i'.fe1 ELEMENTS f. POTASSIUM..life..h 53 3 IT TAKES 11 FOOD ELEMENTS TO MAKE A SQUARE MEAL FOR PLANTS 4 This photograph shows four plants taken from a University test made to develop visual evidence of what happens when any one of the eleven essential elements is lacking in a plant’s diet. One was fed all eleven elements; the others were fed ten; the element indicated being withheld. Here is proof that it is wise to feed Vigoro, the complete plant food made by Swift; Vigoro contains every one ojihe eleven esseniialjooa elements requiredjrom the soil) WE RECOMMEND IT! MELLO-GLOSS WASHABLE ' WALL for Kitchens and Bathrooms r White Wash Lime 10 lbs. . . 30c Corn, lb.. 15c. Garden Peas 1 lb...............10c Could we have the pleasure of figuring that plumbing job for you? L— us estimate all your wants . that Let See the Warn­ er Brooder at Our store. Cerisan for Grains 1 lb. 90c; 5 lb. $3.90 Semesan Bel for Potatoes 60c a can FINISH Traquair’s Hardware ‘ ‘ ‘ * Sign Work PlumbingTinsmithingSign Work I •«• ■ » • Dance Exeter Arena I Tues., Apr. 30 featuring the. music oF JACK KENNEDY I Friends and former pupils of Exeter High School please accept this invitation. Fun Novelties Favours <■>Admission 50c.Dancing at 9 DIVINE SERVICE The members of the No. 67 I. O. O. F. will Worship in Trivitt Memorial church, oh Sunday next, April 28th, at 7 o'clock p.m. Member^ of the lodge and visitors are requested to meet at the lodge rooms at 6.30 p.m. Alfred Coates, N. G. E. A. Howald, secretary Exeter Lodge attend divine See the new Frlgidaire Refriger­ ators on display at .Snell Bros. & Co. DEATH OF MISS KEDDY A life-long resident of Usborne Township passed away Friday morn­ ing‘at her residency on the third concession of Usborne in the person of Miss Hannah M. Keddy, aged 77 years and 4 months, had been ill for with pneumonia, ghter of the late Susannah Down, been spent on the farm where she died, her grandfather having clear­ ed the land about 92 years ago. Miss Keddy took an active interest for many years in the Hurondale Wo­ men's Institute. She was an active member in the Methodist church and later of the James. St. United church, Exeter. 'She is survived by one sister, Miss Nettie, at home and by five brothers, Wilbert H., of Fen­ wick, Mich.;^W. Charles, at home; Nelson G., of Calgary; E. Norman, of Detroit and Herbert E., of Mel- fort, Sask. The funeral was held Monday afternoon and the many beautiful floral tributes and the large number who attended the fun­ eral attested, to the esteem in which the deceased was held. The service was conducted by Rev. A. Page as­ sisted by Rev. D. McTavish and Rev. 'S. L. Toll, of London. Miss Pearl- Wood sang a solo. The'bearers were Messrs. Harry Strang, Clarence Down, Rufus Kes tie, Earl Mitchell. C. W. Kestle and Alvin Moir. Inter­ ment took place in the Exeter ceme­ tery. Among those from a dis­ tance who were present were: Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Keddy, of Fenwick; Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Keddy, Detroit; Mrs. John Blatchford, of Shedden, who is 92 years of age; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Trace and Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Down, of Shedden; Mrs. Russel Fletcher, of Iona; Mr. and Mrs. Al­ bert Bawden and Donald, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Willsie, of Payne’s Mills; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hicks, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wallis, Mrs. Jen­ nie Wallis, Mrs. Auckland, of Tal- botville; Mr. and Mrs. Reeve Firth, Mr. Wilbert Down and son Russell, Mrs. Geo. McNea and Mrs. Margaret Jefferson, of St. Thomas; Mr. and Mrs. Carrol Burgess, of Union; Mr. and Mrs. A. Kuhne, of Stratford; Mrs. Fred Down, of Woodstock; Mr. H. Dunseith and his mother Mrs. M. Dunseith and Arthur Somers, of St. Marys; Mr. and Mrs. E. Balsdon and daughter Gladys, Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Welwood, Mr. Jas. Balsdon, of Toronto; Rev. C. W. and Mrs. Down, of Gobbles; Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Kilpatrick, Mr. and Mrs. Herb Down, Rev. and Mrs. D. McTavish Rev. S. L. Toll, Mr. and Mrs. E. Berdan, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Kestle, of Ijondon; Mr. and Mrs. D. Kay, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hawke, Mrs. Turner, Mr. and Mrs. L. phensoh and mother, of Clinton and Mrs. Ralph Stephenson^ Mr Mrs. Mrs, and Mrs, Miss Keddy about two weeks iShe was the dau- Ralph Keddy and All her life had David Stephenson, Mr. W. Stephenson, of Varna Mrs. Albert Smale and Mr Bowman, of Staffa. Despite the miserably cold wind which proved rather hard on the spectators, there was 'a fine turnout of horses and cattle at the .Hensall Spring Show staged on Saturday af­ ternoon last. In all there were 79 entries, fine exhibits coming from different sections of the country and surrounding districts. Dr. A. R. Campbell, the presi­ dent, said the directors were quite pleased with the results, especially in view of the high quality of stock shown. The prize list follows: Horses Clydesdales—Aged stallion, bert Murdock, Brucefield, William Hamilton and son, Cromarty. Per- cherons or Belgian—Aged1 stallion, Charles Godbolt, Exeter; Donald Ross, Hensall. Hackney, aged stallion—Charles Godbolt, Exeter. Heavy draft brood mare in William Urquhart, Mitchell; McEwan, Hensall, H. Turner, v«a- na; filly or gelding under three years, William Hamilton and son, William J. Dale, Constance; filly or gelding under one year, W. Mc- Taggart, Hensall; William Pepper. Hensall; W. J. Dale. Heavy Draft team—W. McEwan, Huron County Home entry. Agricultural—Brood mare in foal 'Coyne Bros., Staffa; H. Turner. iFil- ly or gelding under three years, H. Turner, W. J. Dale, W. McEwan. Filly or gelding under two years, H Turner, Coyne Bros; Filly ing under one year, W. J. Turner. Agricultural team, ' Hamilton and son, W. J. General Purpose—Team ness, William Decker, Zurich; Cos- grave Breweries, Toronto; Huron County Home. * Roadsters—(Farmers class) Ward Hodgins, Clandeboye. Filly or geld­ ing, Arthur Weber, Dashwood; roadster champion, Arthur Weber Championship Class Draft mare or gelding—William Urquhart, Mitchell. Agricultural mare or gelding— William Hamilton and son, Cromar­ ty. Grand Championship—Draft or agricultural filly or gelding, Wil­ liam Urquhart. Township Prize—(Three horses from one township) William Ham­ ilton and son, W. McEwan, Hensall. Special Gentleman’s turnout—Ward Hod­ gins, lady driver, Mrs. Ross Chap­ man, driving for- Ward Hodgins; best wagon horse, William Decker Polled Angus Aged bull, W. McEwan, 'Hensall. 'Shorthorns—Aged bull, W. C. ■Oestricher, Zurich (first and sec­ ond; bull, under two years, W. C. Oestricher, C. H. Keys, Varna (sec­ ond and third); cow, any age, W. C. Oestricher (first and second) C. H. Keys; heifer, under two years, W. C. Oestricher, Kinsman Bros. Crom­ arty (second and third.) Herefords Aged bull, Howard Wright, Cro­ marty, O’Neil Bros., Denfield, John McGregor, Kippen; bull under two years, O’Neil Bros., Howard Wright (second and third); cow, any age, O’Neil Bros., Howard Wright, (sec­ ond and third); heifer, under years, O’Neil Bros, (first and ond), Howard Wright. Market Cattle Butcher steer or heifer (grades), O’Neil Bros., W. C. Oestricher, Ho­ ward Wright; baby beef under 800 pounds, O’Neil Bros., Kinsman Bros. W. C. Oestricher. Boys.’ Judging Competition — Frank Falconer, Brucefield, Nor­ man Ferguson, Crediton and Percy Wright, 'Cromarty (the second two were tied for second place). The judge of the competition phrey Snell, of Clinton. foal, W-, Var- or geld- Dale, H. William Dale. in har- Ste- Mr. and and Mr. and heldAt a congregational meeting in the Main Street United Church Monday evening, it was decided to extend a call to Rev. Mr. Mahoney, of Brussels, to become their pastor beginning with the next conference year. The store and residence occupied by Mr. H. S. Walter, who has con­ ducted a shoe repair business for many years, has been leased to Mr. Jas. P. Bowey, coal merchant and insurance. Mr, Bowey will get pos­ session the latter part of next month. He will have the store re­ modelled for an office. Mr. Walter has not yet decided what he do. ‘ will FRAYNE—SULLIVAN A quiet wedding took place Satur­ day evening in St. Joseph’s church, Toronto, when Miss Helen Margaret Sullivan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Sullivan, of 75 Kent Road, Toronto, was united in marriage with Mr. Ray Passmore Frayne, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Frayne, the ceremony being performed by Rev. Father H. E. Caley at 7.30 p.m. The bride was prettily attired in a dress of heaven blue with matching ac­ cessories. Miss Margaret Skinner, of Toronto, was bridesmaid while the groom was supported by Mr. Fred Cducill also of Toronto. Fol­ lowing the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents with pink carnations adorn­ ing the reception room. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Frayne attended the wedding. The newly married couple have returned to Exeter and taken up their residence on St. Their- many friends will with the Times-Advocate in gratulations and best wishes. DIED IN CALGARY Messrs. Homer and A. E. Buswell' last week received word of the death of their brother Dr. R. E. Buswell, of Calgary. The following clipping was taken from the Calgary Herald of April 16th: “Prominent in medical circles as an eye, ear, pose and throat specialist, Dr, Ro­ bert Edga^ on Monday Formerly practitioner, specialize in in Calgary death. He was born at Exeter, Ontario, on May 17, 1880, and was educated at St. Mary's Collegiate, Ontario, and came west to High River in 1901, where he taught school until 1904, when he returned to Ontario to attend the University of Toronto. In 1908 he graduated in medicine from the university with high hon­ ors, being awarded the silver medal for his year. Following his graduation he went to New York, where he worked in. a hospital for 14 months. Early in 1910 he returned to High River, where he practised until 1929. In that year he went to Europe and took three and a half years special­ ist work in Vienna, Budapest and London. On his return from Europe he established a practice in Calgary, His wife, Eva, died while visiting in Switzerland three years ago. Be­ sides the two brothers a sister (Edith) Mrs. Peeter, of Smithville, survives. Buswell died suddenly night. a surgeon and general' Dr. Buswell began to 1929 and had* practised until the time of his Q two I sec­ was Hum- was and QUINTON—McFALLS A wedding of much interest solemnized at the home of Mr. Mrs. Arthur McFalls, Biddulph, at 12 p.m. noon, Saturday, when their eldest daughter Marlys Ethel, be­ came the bride of William Lawrence Quinton, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Quinton. The ceremony was performed by Rev. John Falcon­ bridge, of Centralia. Miss Marion Isaac played the wedding music and Miss Margaret McIntyre, sang “I Love You Truly” during the sign­ ing of the register. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a floor length gown of baby blue net and carried Talisman roses. Miss Beryl McFalls sister of the bride, as bridesmaid twas lovely in a floor-length gown of orchid net and carrying pink and white carnations. Herbert Quinton, brother ot the groom was best man. The wedding dinner was served by Miss Ardys McFalls, Exeter and Miss Reta Isaac. Mr. and Mrs. Quin­ ton left on a short trip, the bride wearing a heaven blue crepe dress, air-force blue coat and. navy blue accessories. They will reside on the Second concession of Biddulph. Beatrice Essery, nurse-in- at Victoria Hospital, Lon- on three weeks’ holidays, visiting with her patents Miss training don, is and is Mr. and Mrs. W. Essery. have Main join con- BOWER—JAQUES A quiet but pretty wedding solemnized at Woodham United sonage when Verna Elizabeth Cath­ erine, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Wesley Jaques became the bride of Samuel Bower, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bower, Shef­ field, England. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. Laing. The bride was lovely in a dove rose sheer dress. She was attended by, her sister-in-law, Mrs. Oliver Ja­ ques inTa queen's blue triple sheer. Mr. Oliver Jaques, brother of the bride, attended the groom. After the ceremony, the bridal couple return­ ed to the home of the bride’s par­ ents where dinner was served by Miss Mary Herbert and Miss Irene Johns, friends of the bride, after which the bride donned for travel* ing a royal blue sheer dress, blue coat with rose and black accessories. Amid showers of confetti, the happy couple left on a short honeymoon trip to Guelph, Kitchener and points east. 'After their return they will reside on concession 11, Usborne. CARTER—HEDDEN was par- I A pretty wedding was solemnized on Saturday, April 20th at 3 p.m. at Wesley Willis United church par­ sonage Clinton, when Rev. Mr. Lane united in marriage Miss Ruth Eliza­ beth Headen, 'eldest daughter of Mrs. T ’ late Mr. Geo. Hedden, of Hensall and Harold Whitney Carter, son of Mr. Isaac Carter and the late Mrs. Catherine Carter, of Clinton. The bride looked charming in a street length crepe dress in air force blue with navy accessories and wore a corsage of American ‘Beauty rose­ buds. Miss Francis Carter, sister of the groom, was bridesmaid and wore a pale blue street length dress black accessories and a corsage of rosebuds. Mr. Russell Hedden, brother of the bride, was grooms­ man. Following the ceremony a wedding dinner was served at the bride’s home in Hensall. The tables were very attractive with spring flowers and centred with the bride’s cake. Mr. and Mrs. Carter will re­ side in Clinton. Catherine Hedden and the Exeter Old Boys Organize in London HURON PRESBYTERY The Huron Presbytery of the Unit­ ed Church met in Seaforth on Tues­ day of this week, in morning and afternoon sessions. There was a large attendance and a good interest in the work of the church, evidenc­ ed. Rev. E. F. Chandler, Kippen, was elected as Chairman of Presbytery for 1940-1941 and Rev, W,. A, Brem- ner was re-elected as Secretary. Reverend A. W. Gardiner of Eg- mondville presided over the ses­ sions of Presbytery. 1 The Rev. Arthur Page, of Exeter, and Mr. Corless, of Clinton were re­ appointed as Huron representatives on the Settlement Committee of 1'941. Rev. R. A. Brook, of Hensall, was nominated as Commissioner to the next General Council as also -was Mr. G. S. Howard, of Exeter. Though not a member of Presbytery, but happening to be a visitor to Pres­ bytery this day, Mr. Howard was chosen as the Lay Commissioner. Mr. Howard has been very active on the lay association of the Con­ ference and is clerk of Session of the Main Street congregation. The General Council has been set to convene at Winnipeg but to curtail . travelling expenses, it is likely to be convened at Belleville, Septem- . ber 11. A veteran of the Church is re­ tiring from the ministry in the per­ son of Rev, R. M. Gae, of Bayfield, who has served that charge with great acceptance since 1927. Applications for a change in pas­ toral relations were received from Reverends John Richardson, Har­ old Whiting, H. J. Mahoney and R. » C. Copeland. Rev. R. A. Brook reported ' on a questionaire which had been stud­ ied by the official boards of the charges . . that it had awakened interest in the more efficient oper­ ation of the churches and a better understanding. Various nominations were made to the committees of 'Conference, to be held in London, Centennial church, commencing May 2iS. A call from the St. Paul’s church, Sarnia, to the I&ev. J. F. Anderson, of Wingham, was sustained by the Lambton presbytery and concurred in by the Huron Presbytery. The Rev. Arthur Page of James St., Exeter, was nominated as Presi­ dent of the Rev. R. B. Secretary. Presbytery will convene in June at the Summer Camp, north of Go­ derich and dinner will be served by the ladies of Smith’s Hill. It will be a gala occasion for Ministers and lay Presbyters and their families. ensuing Conference, and ■Cumming of Salford as Suffered Slight Stroke Mrs. L. Aldsworth suffered a. slight stroke on Thursday morning and was taken to the home of her sister, Mrs. James Brintnell, and on Sunday removed to Mrs. God­ bolt’s hospital. » Her many friends wish for her a speedy recovery. The committee in charge of the activities of former Exeter residents now living in London, which was appointed tollowing the first Exeter Old Boys’ and Girls’ party held on April 12 th, met recently. Flans have been made for a second even­ ing's cards and dancing at Saint George's Hall, May 3. A picnic Will also be held in July and it is the wish of the committee that all Exe­ ter people now living in London should plan to attend the party May 3 and learn more about the summer plans. The members of the Exeter Bad* minton club were pleasantly enter­ tained Friday evening of last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. May after playing badminton at the arena. On Monday evening they were entertained at the home of Mrs. j. c. Snell. The badminton club have had a very successful season and will wind it up Friday evening with a local tournament followed by refreshments. Mrs. to her W. H. Johnston is confined bed with influenza. ■Rev. A. Rapon, of Rutherford, has been Invited by the congregation of Kirkton United Church to become their pastor for the coming confer* once year, succeeding Rev. Mr. Lewis who has been invited to Brus­ sels. 4