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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-12-25, Page 4WEDNESDAY, DEC. 25th, 1940 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE / ROCK BOTTOM CASH STORES EXETER and HENSALL Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas We extend our heartiest wishes of the season to all of you who have made 1940 such a pleasant year for our firm. To each of you we extend our most heartfelt Christmas Greetings and the hope that 1941 will be for you a year of great joy. A Christmas Sermon « * * ■Synopsis of the Christmas ser­ mon preached by Rev. -A. Page at James St. United Church on Sunday morning last. Text, Luke 2:10, “And the angel said unto them, ‘Fear not, for be­ hold I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people, for unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour which is Christ the Lord.” It is a fact of great significance that the first intimation of the advent of Jesus into the world was given alike to the Wise Men and to the shep­ herds in the fields. Christianity is not a class religion. The gospel of Jesus Christ though coming to us from the Orient has no sym­ pathy with the caste system or class system so prevalent there. The Magi were the scientists of that day while the shepherds were among the lowly and the despised. The fact that the gospel of Jesus was given to the wise and the out­ cast, to the rich and to the poor, shows the relationship of the Holy Child to the whole world. It came to those who could bring cost­ ly gifts and to those who could bring only the adoration of their hearts. The Magi were guided to the manger of Bethlehem by a star, but to the shepherds came the an­ nouncement by the angelic voice. There are many avenues of ap­ proach to the gospel of Jesus Christ There are avenues to meet the needs and conditions of men in all walks and spheres of ’ life. The shepherds were pursuing their or­ dinary tasks and were not looking for extraordinary things but the extraordinary happened. They heard the greatest news ever heard by human ears. “Unto you is born this day in the city of David a Sa­ viour, which is Christ the Lord”, and as a climax there appeared the heavenly choir singing “Glory to God in the Highest and on earth, peace, good will toward men”. There are people who smile with disdain and contempt and who say the story is the product of a dis­ torted imagination, "but the speak­ er said that that kind of imagina­ tion does not catch that kind of revelation. There are revelarions that come to men and women through the process of scientific discovery. The more we know about the magnitude of the uni­ verse, the more are we inclined to wonder. The same is true in the realm of spiritual revelation. There is no reason why science and scrip­ tural revelation should be at var­ iance. Men search from below, up­ wards towards the light, but revelation draws the curtain aside and the word comes to us that ‘‘eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, nei­ ther has it entered into the heart of man to conceive what 'God has laid up for those that love Him. Do we ever hear these angelic voices, the sublime music of the heavenly host? The reason we do not hear them is the confusion of tongues, the din of strife, the roar of battle. Angels appear and dis­ appear; revelations come and quickly pass. The testing time of faith is when the revelations come and then disappear. It doesn’t take sacrifice to listen to the mes­ sage, hut it is when the service is over and the preacher and, the con­ gregation are gone home and are back again at their common tasks, what about it? We are privileged this morning to sit in our pews and hear the heavenly anthems, said the speaker. If -you are a preacher of the gospel, look up and thank God for it. There is no greater respon­ sibility in the world. The angelic preacher comes from a land where uncertainties give place to certain­ ties. Listen to his message! “Fear not!” The gospel is not something to make us tremble and afraid. When the storm on the sea tosses the ship, then comes the word, ‘‘Be not afraid.” “For I bring you good tidings.” The gospel of Jesus Christ is news. Tennyson told an enquirer that it was good news and always news that Christ came into the world to die for sinners. During the last war we heard a lot of bad news. The speaker on many occasions had to convey the sad news of the death of a loved one. The Battle of Wa­ terloo was good news for Britain but bad news for France. Good news for some is bad news for oth­ ers. Dwight L. Moody was given the privilege of announcing the par­ don .of a condemned man in prison. It meant joy to one man but there was the look of despair on the fac­ es of the others. But the gospel is good news for saint and sinner, for adults and children. Millions of little children will be made happy this Christmas. Not until Christ was rocked in a cradle did we put a value on child life. What is the news? ‘‘Unto you is born this day in the city of Da­ vid a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” The moralist says, “Is that all?” It is the greatest news ever given to the world. The shepherds went to Bethlehem and found Mary and Joseph and the Babe lying in a manger. The shepherds returned to their flo.-ks but they had found found a new hope And that is the you make a dis­ it is a revelation. we need more stocking or a Let us now go see this thing Every im- to God. They had and a new life, message. When covery like that In this day of confusion, of hatred and of bitterness, than a Christmas Christmas dinner, to Bethlehem and that is come to pass. pression demands an expression; an expression not only in words but in works. What are we doing bring the day of salvation? Young Man Passes A shadow of gloom was cast over the community on Monday morning, Dec. 16th, on hearing of the death of Percy Gould, aged 24 years, 6 months and 17 days, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gould. The deceased was born in Hay Township but had not enjoyed good health for some time. He passed peacefully away at* 11 a.m. on Monday morning after an illness of about three months. He was of quiet disposition and was be­ loved by all who knew .him. Besid­ es his sorrowing parents he is sur­ vived by two brothers, Allen and Beverley. A private funeral ser­ vice was conducted by Rev. N. J Woods. The high esteem in which the deceased was held was shown by the beautiful floral tributes. The pallbearers were Alvin Bell, Stew­ art Gould, Roy Campbell, Gordon Bieber, Alvin Rowe and Jack Tin­ ney. Those who carried flowers were Douglas Gould, Ray Jory, El­ mer Campbell, Elmer Rowe, Arnold and Harold Campbell. Interment was in the Exeter Cemetery. Uncle Dies in the West Mrs. Geo. Jaques 'has received a clipping telling of the death of her uncle, Mr. James Wesley Hern, of Togo, Sask., who died in Kamsack hospital on Nov. 14th. Mr. Hern was a native of Woodham and with four brothers moved to the Togo district about 19 03, taking up homesteads. One brother, Sid, gave his life in the last Great War. His brother, Dave, resides at Hamiota, Man., and Lome and Samuel C. Hern reside at Togo. The deceas­ ed man was a successful farmer and a life members of the old Grain Growers’ Association, and was chairman of the Wheat Pool Com­ mittee since its start. He had been in ill health for ->bout two years. He is survived by his widow and a married son, J. W. Hern, Jr. i BIRTHS j FORI) In Exeter on Monday, De­ cember 23rd, to Mr. and Mrs, Gerald Ford, a daughter. HODGINS—At Dr. Fletcher’s Hos­ pital on Wednesday, December 18th, to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hodgins, of Biddulph, a son. WESTLAKE—At Dr. Fletcher’s Hospital 'Oil Sunday, December 23rd, to Mr. and Mrs. William Westlake, a son ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. E. Guettinger of Crediton announce the engagement of their daughter, Marguerite El­ izabeth, to Mr. George Rodney Bow­ man, son of Mr, and Mrs. J. W. Bowman of Crediton, the marriage to take place quietly the end of De­ cember, cc ( ARD OF THANKS I wish to take this opportunity to thank all those who so kindly remembered me with flowers, cards, and kind inquiries during my re­ cent illness, also those who so kindly assumed duties which should have been mine at this busy sea­ son, Benson W. Tuckey CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Telfer, of Crediton, wish to express their sin­ cere thanks to the many friends who remembered Mr. Telfei' with flowers, cards and treats while a patient in hospital and since com­ ing home. CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gould and^ family wish to thank their many friends and neighbors for the kind­ ness and sympathy shown them during their recent sad bereave­ ment, for the beautiful floral trib­ utes, especially those of the neigh­ borhood boys, and those who so kindly loaned their cars. Special thanks to Rev. N. J. Woods and Dr. Fletcher. pp IN 1MEMORL1M LIGHTFOOT—In loving memory of Edith Jane Lightfoot, who died December 22nd, 192 8. Her smiling way and pleasant face Are pleasant to recall. She had a kindly word for each And died beloved by all; Some day we hope to meet her, Some day, we know not when, To clasp her hand in the better land, Nevei’ to part again. —Sadly missed by Husband and Family. pp ELLIOTT—In fond and loving memory of our dear son, Freddie, IN MEMORIAM who left us one year ago, Dec. 23, 1939. Time speeds on, one year has passed, Since death, its gloom, its shad­ ows cast Within our home where all seem- ed bright, And took from us a shining light. We miss that light and ever will: His vacant place there is none can fill. Down here we mourn, but not in vain, For up in Heaven we will meet again. —'Ever remembered by his Fa­ ther, Mother, Sisters and Brother. pp CREDITON EAST Mr. and Mrs. Harold McDonald of Exetei’ spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bayirliam. Mr. Jack Anderson of London and Mrs. Charles Anderson of Exeter spent Sunday at their home here. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Heatherley of London and Mrs, Roland Motz and Bobby of Exetei’ spent Sunday with Mrs. Catharine Motz. Mr. Dan Truemner who has been confined to his home is out around again. LEAVITT’S THEATRE EXETER ____ Phone 135 The. management and staff of Leavitt’s Theatre wish you all Health enough to banish care Wealth enough to give and spare Friends enough sincere and true May this glad season bring to you A MERRY CHRISTMAS Wednesday, last showing of “IT’S IN THE AIR” THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY Two Features “Moon Over Burma” with DOROTHY LAMOUR PRESTON FOSTER and ROBERT PRESTON LUM and ABNER Popular Radio Stars in “Dreaming Out Loud” MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY Two Features “Those Were The Days” Feature Comedy starring WM. HOLDEN “King of the Lumber Jacks” with JOHN PAYNE and an all star cast Coming— “I MARRIED ADVENTURE” Animal Picture SHJ.PKA The regular meeting of the La­ dies’ Aid will be held Thursday, January 2nd, at the home of Mi"? Ed Lamport, at 2 p.m, Messrs. Ray and Milton Sweitzer, Orville Mellin have returned home after a month’s training in Wood- stock. Miss Reta Ratz and Miss Nola Sweitzer, nurses-in-training in Vic­ toria Hospital, London, Miss Jean McKenzie, nurse-in-training in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, visited over Christmas at their homes. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Calfass and family and Miss Erma Fink- beiner, from Sarnia were Thursday visitors with relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Bawden of Parkhill were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and. Mrs. J. Ratz. Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lamport were Mr and Mrs. Gordon McNaii’ and fam­ ily of Ilderton; Mr. and Mrs. Har­ ry Sheppard of Ailsa Craig; Miss Mildred Lamport of London. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Lovie of London visited over the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs Wm Lovie. Miss Violet Sharpe of Auburn is spending the holidays at the 'horn® of Mr. Ivan Sharpe; On Monday evening last slides were shown in the United Church on the Mission field under the aus­ pices of the Y.P.S. Miss Alma Ratz of Woodham is spending the holidays at her home here. Miss Mildred Hicks is spending the holidays at her home in Cen­ tralia. Mr. Arthur Gaiser of Goderich is spending a week at his home here BRINSLEY The burial service of one of Mc­ Gillivray’s oldest residents was held on Friday, Dec. 20th, in the per­ son of Mr. William Scott, of the 12th concession. Interment took place in St. Marys Cemetery, fol­ lowing the church service which was conducted by the pastor. There was an Orange service at the grave. His wife is the only survivor. (A; well prepared Christmas con­ cert was put on in the United churcn on Thursday, Dec. 19, due to the ‘united efforts of the Public School and the Sunday1 School. VILLAGE OF EXETER NOMINATION AND ELECTION ■ Public notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Electors of the Village of Exeter will be held in the TOWN HALL or THE BASEMENT OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY BUILDING, EXETER at the hour of 12 o’clock no°h MONDAY, DEC. 30tli, 1940 for the purpose of making and re­ ceiving nominations of Candidates for the offices of Reeve and four Councillors, Public Utilities Com­ mission and for the Board of Edu­ cation. And further take notice that in the event of more candidates being proposed than required to be elect­ ed, proceedings will be adjourned until MONDAY, JAN. 6th, 1941 when polls shall be opened from 9 o’clock a.m., until 5 o’clock p.m., at the following places with the under­ mentioned officers in charge as fixed by Village by-law, viz: Poll 1, Wm. Kuntz’s residence, Main Street, E. Treble, D.R.O., Earl Parsons, P.C.; Poll 2, Town Hall, Main Street, J. A. Stewart, D.R.O., Frank Coates, P.C.; Poll 3,( residence of Roy Webber, Cor. Main* and Victoria Sts., George Jaques, D.R.O., Mi-s. Hazel Harness, P.C.; Poll 4, residence of Thos. Webster, William St, North, Rd. Welsh, D.R.O., John Kydd, P.C. All electors are hereby requested to take notice and govern them­ selves accordingly. ■ JOS. SENIOR, Clerk. Exeter, December 16th, 1940. TOWNSHIP OF USBORNE NOMINATION AND ELECTION Public Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Electors of the Township of Usborne will be held in the «. TOWNSHIP HALL, ELIMV1LLE at the hour of 1 o’clock p.m. MONDAY, DEC. 30th, 1940 for the purpose of making and re­ ceiving nominations for the officers of Reeve and four Councillors.And further take notice that in the event of more candidates being proposed than required to be elect­ ed, and qualifying, proceedings will' be adjourned until MONDAY, JANUARY 6th, 1941 when polls shall be opened from 9 o’clock a.m., until 5 o’clock p.m., at the following places with the under­ mentioned officers in charge as fix­ed by Township by-law viz: Sub-division No. 1, School House No. 4, Eden, J. J. Hunter, D.R.O., John Luxton, P.O..; Sub-division No. 2, house of Lloyd Stewart, C. B. Allison, D.R.O., Chas. Jeffery, P.C.; Sub-division No. 3, house of H. Rowcliffe, S. W. Dougall, D.R.O., Wm. Jeffery, P.C.; Sub-division No, 4, Public Hall, Farquhar, Leonard Harris, D.R.O., Nelson Roach, P.C.; Sub-division No. 5. Township Hall, Elimville, Lloyd Johns, D.R.O., Wes­ton Horne, P.C.: Sub-division No. 6, house of Norman Jaques, Ross Hern, D.R.O., Wellington Brock, P.C.; Sub-division No. 7, house of Russell Morrison, Oliver McCurdy, D.R.O., Rav Mills, P.C. All Electors are hereby request­ ed to take notice and govern them­ selves accordingly. A. W. MORGAN, Clerk. R.R. 1, Hensail, December 17, 19 40, BIG HOLIDAY DANCE DUBLIN XMAS NIGHT KIRKTON Mrs., S. Tufts left Saturday for Toronto where she will spend some time with her son, Harold. Word has been received of the death of Mr. P. Shier of Regina. Sask., son of the late Reuben Shier. Rev. and Mrs. Lewis and sons of Brussels visited with a number of friends in the village this past week. Miss Edith Fletcher of Brussels is holidaying with hei’ parents. Mr and Mrs. A. Fletcher Mrs. Gordon Burgin left Mondav for her home in New Brunswick, where she will spend the winter. Dr. Glen Sawyer of Port Stan­ ley visited with his parents. Mr and Mrs. John Sawyer. Mr. and Mrs. Elliott and son who spent the past two months in the village left for their home in Lis- towel on Saturday. Mr. John O’Brien returned home on Saturday after spending the past three months in the General Hospi­ tal, Stratford. CLEARING 0 AUCTION SALE of FORM STOCK, IMPLEMENTS AND FEED McNeil and Nairn, autioneers, will sell by public aution on LOT 16. CONCESSION 13. HIBBERT 1% miles south of Cromarty on THURSDAY, DEC. 26tli, 1910 commencing at one o’clock sharp the following: HORSES—Matched team, mare and gelding, rising 5 and 6 years old; aged mare, aged driver. CATTLE One Durham cow, fresh with calf by side; 7 Durham cows, milking; 4 Durham heifers, rising 2 years old; 5 Durham calv­ es. HOGS—11 shoats 160 lbs. each: 1 brood sow, 3 pigs 6 weeks old HENS—40 Rock hens. HAY AND GRAIN—25 tons of mixed hay, 150; bus. wheat, 150 bus. barlev. 200 bu.s. oats. IMPLEMENTS—IFrost and Wood binder. 6 ft. cut, nearly new; Case mower. 6 ft. cut, new; steel hay rake; Frost & Wood seed drill; stiff tooth cultivator; disc harrow; steel land roller; set iron harrows;, single riding plow; walking plow; scul’fler, root pulper, set scales, fanning mill, manure spreader, McCormick-Deering cream separa­ tor, 650 lbs. cap.; set sleighs, wa­ gon and box, hay rack, stock rack, grave] box. cutting box, set grain rollers, 3 h.p. gas engine, grain grinder. 1% ton Ford truck, quan­ tity of lumber, car, 150 ft. new rope, pulleys, hay forks, slings,, grind stone, stone boat, buggy, cut­ ter, set double harness, set single ( harness, collars, whiffletrees. neck-' yokes chains^ forks, shovels, and a host of small articles. Positively no reserve, the farm is. sold. This sale will start sharp at one. TERMS—CASH McLaren BROS., Props.McNEIL & NAIRN, Auctioneers. TOWNSHIP OF STEPHEN NOMINATION AND ELECTION Public notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Electors of the Township of Stephen will be held in the TOWN HALL, CREDITON MONDAY, DEC. 30th, 1940 At one o’clock in the afternoon for the purpose of making and re­ ceiving nominations for Reeve, Deputy Reeve and Councilmen. And further notice is hereby given that in the event of more candidates being proposed and qualifying for any particular of­ fice, than required to be elected, the proceedings will adjourn until MONDAY, JAN. 6th, 1941 when polls shall be opened at 9 o’clock, a.m., at the following places as fixed by the Township by-law: Sub-division 1, Mills’ Shop, Lot 5, Concession 1, W. B. Willert, D.R.O.. Lloyd Hodgson, P.C.; Sub-division 2, Penhale’s kitchen, iLot 20, Con­ cession 2, Preston Dearing, D.R.O., Geo. Walker, P.C.; Sub-Division 3,. Wenzel’s Barber Shop, Lot 11, Con­ cession 6, Thos. Trevethick, D.R.O., G. C. Morlock, P.C.; Sub-division 4, Town Hall, Lot 10, Con. 7, J. T. Hirtzel, D.R.O., J. H. Gaiser, P.C.; Sub-division 5, O’Rourke’s kitchen, Lot 10, Con. 12, Pat Sullivan, D.R.O., Jas. Mawhinney, P.O.: Sub-division 6, Koehler’s Store,. Lot 23, Con. N.B., Ed G. Kraft, D.R.O., Chester Gaiser, P.O.; Sub­ division 7, Sweitzer’s kitchen, Lot 10’, Con. 17, John Houlahan, D.R.O., Major Baker, P.C.; Sub-division 8, Pollock’s Store, Lot 40, Con. S.B., Wm. Hicks, D.R.O., Mansel Hod­ gins. P.C.: Sub-division 9, Ravelle’s Store, Lot 1, Con. Sauble, Isaac Besterd, Jr., D.R.O., Wellwood Gill, P.C. In pursuance of The Local Gov­ ernment Extension Act 1940, the Council elected will hold office for two years. All Electors are here­ by requested to take notice and govern themselves accordingly. HERBERT K. SILBER, Returning Officer. Crediton, December 3rd, 1940 TODAY’S SIMILE—She is * the kind of girl who thinks that mar­ riage is sufficient cause for divorce. GREETINGS The Christinas Season brings a time for kindly thoughts of all the friends who have co-operated with us during the year about to close. It is our wish that your Christmas may be filled with those grand moments of personal happiness that make the Yuletide a sea­ son, of joy and gladness. Wes Simmons 1 MAY EVERY GOOD WISH COME TRUE May Christmas bring you joy and may each day of the year add to your happiness in life! And may we continue to serve you in the future as we have during the past! Statton’s Billiards Wish to remember you at this time with best wishes for Christmas GREETINGS We can’t say anything that expresses dur senti­ ment better than Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year Your Patronage and friendship have meant much to us. It is with a good deal of appreciation therefore, that we wish you a very Merry Christ­ mas and a Haj>py and Prosperous New Year. W. J Beer Expressing Our Appreciation For Your Past Patronage And Extending A Sincere Wish for a MERRY CHRISTMAS and A HAPPY NEW YEAR and throughout the New YearS. B. Taylor Jeweller Jas. P. Bowey Radios and Electrical Supplies Goodyear Tires Willard Batteries B. W. F. BEAVERS HARDWARE We welcome this oppor­ tunity to express our ap­ preciation of the loyal support that has been given us during the year and to wish for one and all a Christmas filled with Good Cheer and a New Year full of happiness. FLYNN’S Barber Shop