HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1946-03-14, Page 1EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 14th, 1946Established J 873 Subscription, $2.00 per year Year
South Huron Seed Show
Attracts Many Competitors
The South 'Huron lAgricultural
Seed Show was held Friday after
noon in the Hensall town hall.
/There was a large attendance, and
more growers competed for prizes
than for several years past.
The principal speaker of the af
ternoon was Prof, R. Keegan, of
, the (O.A.C., 'Guelph, who discussed
the improvement of grain crops.
(Speaking of new varieties of grain
crops, he said that crosses are made
to give bettei’ combination of de
sirable characteristics in the pro
geny. For barley, this means the
development of new strains "with
high yield, smooth beards, disease
resistance, and strong < straw.
Two New Breeds
He described two new varieties
bred at O.A.C., the 'Salore and the
Barloff, both of which have heavy
grain and a very strong straw, ex
cellent for combine harvesting.
In the development of oats, the
emphasis has been placed on the
breeding of strains 'possessing rust
resistance, he said. The new Erban
oat. bred at O.A.C.. has some re
sistance to rust, strong resistance
to oat smut, and is strong strawed.
The Dominion (Rust Research
Laboratory farm at Winnipeg has
bred a new oat. the Ajax, which is
highly resistant to stem'"rust. It,
too, lias strong straws, and is one
' of the best yielding early oats, the
speaker stated.
Corn Development
Turning to the development of
hybrid corn, Professor Keegan sug
gested that farmers should consult
■ the agricultural representative in
their county for information on the
best hybrid for their farms. Some
of the new strains are very high
yielding, have some resistance to
the. attacks of - corn borer, and the
stalks are strong and do pot lodge
in the fields.
Seeds were judged by (Professor
Keegan. Following is a list of prize
To Discuss Recreation Program
The Council of Exeter are spon
soring" a meeting in the Town Hall
tonight (Thursday), at 8 p.m„ to
consider the matter of setting up
a recreation program for the vil
lage and the appointment of a rec
reation director. Such a program
has been under consideration .by the
Board of Education, the Lions Club,
the Arena Board and
bers from various
have been invited to
and anyone interested
come.
Seaforth Lawyer
Purchases Practice
Mr, Elmer 'D- Bell, who previous
to the war conducted a law office
at (Seaforth with a (branch office
at Brussels, Und Who recently re
ceived .art honorable discharge from
the Canadian Army, has purchased
the law practice of Mr. J. W. Mor
ley together With the three-stored
others. (Mem
organizations
the meeting
will be wel-.
C.G.I.T. Meeting
The C.G.I.T. opened their meet
ing with the roll call and minutes.
Business was discussed. “In .My
Heart There Rings a Melody” was
sung. The C.G.I.T. purpose was re
peated and collection taken follow
ed by a sing song. The girls
ed some felt work. Games
played and the' meeting
with “Taps”,
start-
were
closed
March 20 Deadline
Martfh 20> has ibeen suggested as
the deadline when all motorists
must have their 1946 car license
plates, said Hon. George Doucett,
minister of highways, on Tuesday
of last week.
Keegan. Following
winners:
Prize Winners:
Fall Wheat: 1,
2, Harry Faust; 3,
nish. Early Oats: 1, W. F. Cornish
W. R. Dougall;
William 'F. 'Cor-
2, Albert Shirray; 3, Newton Clark;
4, Sandy .Munn.
Late oats: 1, W. R. Dougall; 2,
Harry Faust. Barley: 1, W. R.
Dougall; 2, Newton 'Clark; 3, W. F.
Cornish; 4, Howard Wright. 'Soya
beans: 1, Newton Clark. Field
beans: 1, W. R. Dougall; 2, E. Cor
bett.
Corn on cob: 1, W. Alexander,
Potatoes: -1, Howard Wright. Tim
othy: 1, W. F. Cornish; 2, Harry
Faust; 3, Albert Shirray. “
clover: '1, Howard Wright; 2, E.
Corbett. Sweet clover: 1, Harry
Faust., Alsike clover: 1, Howard
Wright.
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Tea Towelling
Two webs pure Irish Linen Tea Towelling-, 23” wide,
heavy weight, at 75c a yard
Nearly all linen, size 23” x 34”, heavy Weight, white
with blue and red borders.
69c each
Stamped Goods
..Just arrived—a shipment of stamped goods, including
tea towels, runners and buffet sets at reasonable prices.
Children’s, Misses’ Shoes
Just received—all sizes in children’s brown oxfords,
also in black, and most sizes in children’s white boots.
Rubbers and Rubber Boots
All sizes of men’s rubber boots now in sto'ck, also a
few sizes in women’s and boys’.
apers
Select your wallpapers now while we have a good as
sortment. There is a scarcity, so make your selection
early.
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Car Skids Into Ditch
Turning Over on Sid?
Miss Ethel Pooley, while return
ing from the Ratcliffe—Johns wedding at Elimville 0Ja, Saturday
afternoon, met with an accident
when the car she was driving went
out of control on the St, Marys
road about two miles east of No. 4
highway. The road .was slippery at .the spot and the car skidded into I
the ditch and landed on its side up j,brick building': which contains the
against a "barb-wire fence. Miss (barber shop of E. Harness and the Pooley suffered a concussion ,and ' ‘ - - - - •
was picked up by Mr. and Mrs. W.
C. Allison and Reg. McDonald, who
were also returning from the wed
ding, She was brought to- her home
and after .a couple of. days in bed
she is again able to be around,
fortunately no bones having been
broken. Damage was done to
fendei’ ,and top of the car* and
pane of glass broken.
the
one
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Gladman and Cochrane
Form Law Partnership
A new law firm has been created
in Exeter. Mr. F. W. Gladman, who
at one time was associated with J.
Stanbury, now Judge iStanbury,
of St. Catharines, has taken as a
partner an Exeter boy, W. G. Coch
rane and the firm will be known
as Gladman & Cochrane. Mr. Coch
rane graduated from the University
of Western Ontario with his B-.A.
in 1938 and from Osgoode Hall in
1941. He 'began practice in iExeter
in June, 1942. He signed up with
the Middlesex-Hurons and after go
ing active was ^assigned to the
Perth Regiment as 2nd lieutenant.
He went overseas in May, 19'44, and
was attached to the staff of the
Canadian School of Infantry. He
returned to Canada in January with
the rank of Captain. He commenced
his new duties this week.
dental offices of Dr. Roulston in
addition to the law offices.
Mr. Bell graduated with his B.A.
degree from the University of To
ronto in 1929 and from Osgoode
Hall in 1932, In 1933 he purchased
a practice at Seaforth and conduct
ed a branch office at Brussels. Be
fore enlisting he sold his Seaforth
practice, In June, 1941, he enlisted
.with the Canadian Army and was
commissioned a captain with the
99th Battery. He went overseas in
June 1942 and: took a course for a
few months returning
November. In July of
he was .back again in
ing been transferred
Battery from London
moted to major. He went into ac
tion ’ on D-day and was with the
Canadians in north western Europe
until V-E day./
Mr. Bell is*a married man and
will move to Exeter as soon as a
home can be Secured. He has al
ready taken possession of the new
practice. Mr. Morley, who has been
appointed magistrate for the County
of Huron, will,: continue in Exeter
until he is able to complete unfin
ished 'business now in the office.
While regretting to lose Mr. Mor
ley, who has been a valued citizen
and a life-long resident, at the same
time we welcome Mr. and Mrs. Bell
to Exeter.
to Canada in
the next
Englandto the
and was
year
hav-
55 th
pro-
truck
Truck Loaded withl
Seed Overturned
Late Saturday evening a
belonging to the Jones, MacNaugh-
ton-Seed Co. with a valuable cargo
of about four tons of seed was
overturned in a ditch a mile and a
quarter west of Exeter on Huron
streets The truck was driven by
Donald Burns, It came to rest with
four wheels in the air and the .bags
of seed scattered around. Fortun
ately only one bag of seed broke
open and .very little seed was lost
or damaged. The driver escaped
unhurt. The top, fender and part
of the rack of the truck was some
what .damaged. It was with consid-
able difficulty that the truck was
righted and re-loaded and brought
to Exeter on its own power just at
the break ,of day on Sunday morn
ing. It Was first reported that the
truck had been stolen.
World's Day of Prayer
Observed by
Lodge Gains New Member
It was father and son night at
■Lebanon Forest Lodge A.F. & A.M.
Monday evening when Past Master
A, J. Traquair initiated into the
mysteries of the order his son
Donald, now a student at Western University. Although it is seventeen
years since A. J. occupied the mas
ter’s chaii- in the Hensall lodge he
carried out the work in a highly
creditable manner. Refreshments
were served at the close.
Mentioned in Despatches
Included in. the list of Canadian
Army personnel who have .been
decorated with the .award of “Men-
RedK tioned jn Despatches” is that _of
WO2 Vernon (A. Heywood, of Exe
ter. Vernon was with the 17th Field
Regiment of the R.C.A. He return
ed to Canada in (September last.
Ladies’ Plastic Aprons
Guaranteed not
Assorted colors
to tear,
at 69c each.
Table CoversPlastic Bridge
Will wear exceptionally well
At $3.00 each.
Zippers f
Assorted colors in lengths from
6” to 12”—25c to 3'5c each.
Ladies’ Button Front Sweaters
All Wool, Monarch brand, rose
shade only, sizes 34 to 42,
$2195 each. '
Frilled Curtains
For small windows, 19” x 53”,
Clearing at 75c each.
Men’s Oxfords
Browns and blacks,
From $4.50 to $8.50 pair.
Summer Work Shirts
Big B. Brand—-for men
i Now in Stock. *•
Special
4 only scatter rugs, good
quality, rose and wine shades,
Reg. price $9.75,
Clearing at $6.95 each.
Carpet Warp
Natural shade—25c skein.
Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Quick Quaker Oats
Large 3 lb* boxes ....
Fry’s Breakfast Cocoa
1 lb. tin 31c .............
each 19c
... lb. 19c
Nabob Coffee
A very popular brand
Sunset Dyes
All-fabric "type, all dolors ... 2 pkgs. 25c
. 1 lb. 43c
New1 Cheese
Colored, off the piece
Pure Honey
In 1 lb. blocks (4\ lbs. 1 coupon) each 25c
Woodbury’s Facial Soap
Always popular
Aerowax
Self-polishing, no rubbing ...... Ret pint 25c
per lb* 34c
3 bars 23c
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Observe Anniversary
(By the Dashwood Correspondent)
Mr. and Mr$, Peter Kraft, of
Dashwood, observed their 67 th
wedding anniversary on Monday,
March 11th. .Mr. Kraft will he 9'0 .years of age in July and Mrs. Kraft.'
88 in October.. Both are enjoying
the best of health at this remark
able" age. Through the facilities or
the C.K.N.X..t,Radio Station their
voices ’ werfe on the air on
Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. An
interesting recorded interview, in
which they told some of their harly
pioneer life and changes during
their lives, was held at their home
by Hugh Gage, chief news announc-
C.K.N.X.
extends
to
by Hugh Gage, chief news
er -and other members of
staff. The . community
heartiest congratulations
Meet Next Tuesday to
Consider Schoo! Areas
Members of the Exeter Board of
Education and all interested per
sons in this area
attend
are invited to
a meeting in the Exeter
Town Hall on Tuesday,
at 8 p,m.
of High
'County of
session of
cil a Consultative Committee was
appointed. The task assigned to
this committee was that of prepar
ing a statement regarding the for
mation of high school districts in
the county. The committee will
present the report at the June
meeting of the County Council. In
order that the plan and purpose of
this project may be explained to
the people of the" county several
meetings have been arranged. A
representative from the Department
of Education will be present at the
meeting next Tuesday. All inter
ested persons in the area are
welcome to attend.
March 19
to discuss the formation
-School districts in the
Huron. At the January
the Huron County Coun-
W. G. COCHRANE, EXETER
who has joined with F. W. Glad
man to form the law firm of
j “Gladman and Cochrane.” Mr.
Cochrane was recently discharged
from the Army in which he served
as ' an officer both in Canada and
Overseas for a period of four years.
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Mr.
Nelson B. Cobbledick
Dies in]Toronto
Nelson B. Cobbledick, aged 69,
of Toronto, a native of EXeter,
died Saturday March 9th in a Tor
onto hospital. Deceased
active for 30 years as
director and retired in
early life
where his
Cobbledick,
hardware dealer and later
merchant. The deceased for a time
resided in Brantford and in 1906
moved to Toronto and established
his own undertaking firm. Surviv
ing are two daughters, Mrs. W. M)
Smith, Toronto, and Mrs. J. F.
Brock, of Gshawa, and two sisters,
Mrs. A. G. Austin, of Galgary, and
Mrs.
Alta.
was spent
father, the
was at one
had been
a funeral
11939. His
in Exeter
late Jos.
time a
a grain
T.E. Stevenson, Wetaskiwin.
Presentation in Toronto
Andrew Easton,
Attend
Messrs. Andrew Easton, James
Hendry, R. C. Dinney and Douglas
Knowles representing the Exeter-
Hensall branch of the Canadian
Legion were in Toronto ovei- the
week-end and on Saturday evening
attended a presentation to the re
tiring provincial president, Thos.
Magladery at the King Edward
Hotel. Mr. Magladery was present
ed with a new automobile and a
gold watch. Representatives from
all the Ontario, branches of the
Legion were in attendance. The
guest speaker was the Dominion
president, Alex Walker, of Calgary.
Moves To Exeter
Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Pooley and
family, who recently * disposed of
their business at Winchelsea, have
moved to Exeter onto the proper
ty recently purchased from
Chas. Godbolt. Mr.
Mr.
Pooley, who
has been successful in the raising
of turkeys intends, conducting a
turkey hatchery. He
the greater part of
has moved
w ..... . _ his turkey
flock from Winchelsea. to his new
property.
Social Evening
Members of the Exeter lodge ot
Oddfellows with their ladles enjoy*
ed a social gathering at the lodge
rooms Friday evening of last week
The evening was spent In progres
siva euchre with twenty tables in
play* Frizes were awarded as fol
lows: Ladies’ high, Mrs. Celiq
Thompson; gent’s high,
Buckland; lone hands, Mrs. Louis
Davey, Donald Kernick, Lunch was
served by the ladles.
James
Co-Op Planning
Modern Building
, In spite of the rather inclement
weather and road, hazards that
practically shut off the traffic from
the western section- on highway 83,
a fair representation of the Co-
Operative members met for their
annual meeting in McKnight’s Hall.
The guest speaker, Mr. N. M. Mar
shall, vice-president of United ’Far
mers, Toronto," gave a very interest
ing account of the* 'marked growth
of Co-Operatives, their value to the
community and its membership.
The past President, Mr. Oestricher
acting as chairman, presented the
year's business for the directors.
In his address he stated that in spite
of the tremendous government re
strictions Exeter Co-Op. had a turn
over^ in business amounting to
$90,917.50 and out of 117 Co-Op’s
doing business with central office
in Toronto Exeter stood in 23rd
position. A most modern building
plan for Exeter was presented as
approved by the past board to >be
erected this year. Immediately a
call (for funds foi- building purposes
was started and met with a ready
response. The 1946 officers elected
were: President, Wm. Oestricher;
1st vice-president, Oscar Tuckey;
2nd" vice-president, Cecil Rowe;
directors, Albert Gaiser, John Quin-
livan, Wellington Brock,
Rowe, Ed. Chambers, Edgar
tieth.
To Show Interesting Films
The National Film Board will
give a showing of three interesting
films in the James St. United
Church, Monday evening, March
18th, /beginning at 8.30 p.m. The
films to be shown are:
THE PEGPILES O(F 'CANADA:
The history of the Dominion, its
people; and the progress they have
made.
IDOW'N WHERE THE (NORTH
BEGINS —• A technicolor film of
Equador, South America.
•STORY OF DR. JENiNEiR — A
little known country doctor makes
a world shaking discovery that has
influenced the course of our lives
for the past two hundred years.
The public is invited to see these
educational films.
The admission is free.
Ratcliffe-Johns Marriage
In Elimville Church
Elimville United Church was the
scene of a very pretty wedding on
Saturday, March 9th, when Dorothy
C. Grace, second daughter of Mr.
Wm. Johns, was united in marriage
to Arthur Grant Ratcliffe, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ratcliffe, of
Anderson, with Rev. Mair perform
ing the ceremony.
Local Groups
A large congregation of the wo-
men of the churches of the town
gathered in Caven Presbyterian
church Friday afternoon to ‘join
with the other women of the world
in a Day of Prayer. The form of
service, prepared ,by Miss Mabel
Shaw, formerly of Africa, was used
for the service which was based on
the theme, “The Things That Make
for Our Peace.”
After a period of quiet music,
Mrs. H. Strang led in the opening
responsive service, The responsive
prayer for a child-like spirit was
led by Mrs. V. Heywood; of Trivitt
Memorial Dhureh with Mrs. Frank
Creech taking the solo part in the
prayer hymn, ’’’•Open My Eyes"
/Mrs. Geo. Layton, Main St. United
Church, was the leader in the pray
er for a loving heart and Mrs, J,
M. Southcott
for a quiet
Mrs. Jolly of
nacle read
Mrs. Strang again led the .congrega
tion in the responsive service for
an active goodwill.
Mrs. W. E. Middleton led in a.
period of intercession for their
■Majesties, The King and Queen, and
all the Royal Family. Miss Olive
Prior, Mrs. W. Penrose, Mrs. C. W.
Down and Mrs. Sillery were the
leaders in prayers of thanksgiving
and intercession for the church,
for 'Christian Missions and Mission
aries, and for all agencies that for
ward the social welfare of the peo
ple.
Mrs. ,N. Hockey contributed a
vocal number entitled, “Teach Me
to Pray.”
Mrs. Ralph Batten brought a very
inspiring message reminding the
women that this is the time of ad
justment for every one after the
war years of turmoil and anxiety
and urged them to put forth every
effort to promote the things that
will bring .peace to the troubled
world.
The offering received at the ser
vice will be given towards the
printing and distribution of Christ
ian literature among the women and
children of other lands.
Service of Worship for Youth.
The service of worship for-youth
held in Caven church in the evening
was well attended by representa
tives of the various churches of!
town. Mrs. Jas. Taylor," of Caven.
was the leader of the service, the
theme of which was, “On Earth
Peace.” Each of the four divisions
was led by a representative of one
of the churches. First, Thanksgiv
ing for the cessation of war, by
Norma Wilson, of Main Street; sec-
ind, The Nature o,f Peace, by Miss
Helen Leslie, of Trivitt assisted (by
Catharine Gibson,
and June Wells’; .
the Peace iby Miss
of James Street,
Would be Builders,.
p
led in the intercession
and confident mind,
the Pentecostal Taber-
the scripture lesson.
Pleasantly Surprised
Harold
Mon
A very pleasant surprise was ten
dered Mr. and iMrs. Wm. Welsh at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. B, Case
when friends and neighbors gather
ed to honor them before leaving
their farm to take up residency in,
•Exeter, The evening was spent in
progressive euchre and crokinoie.
Following the games an appropriate
address was read by Wm. Sillery
and- Mr, lAlijbert Keyes presented
Mr. and Mrs. Welsh with a trilight
lamp. Mr, Welsh then expressed
thanks in a few well chosen words.
Mr. and Mrs. iLyle Roberts were
also remembered before their de
parture to make their home in Lon
don. Mrs. Bruce Tuckey read an
address and Don Case made the
presentation of an end table
behalf
lovely
on
of friends 'present. A very
lunch was enjoyed by all.
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Makes Record But
Life in Attempt
On Tuesday
Was brought
poultry dealer , .
2, Ailsa Craig, a heir’i
convinced boats anything we have
seen before. It measures 9% inches
around the long way and 8 inches
the other and weighs 7 Ounces, It
is a tripple yolked egg. Unfortun
ately the Barred Rock hen that
laid the egg died in the attempt.
The egg is on exhibition in the
Times-Advocate window.
Biddy
Loses
thereof this week
to Jas. Fairbairn,
by WeS.% WatSbn, R.
-’s egg, we are
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The bride entered the church on
the arm of her father to the strains
of Lohengrin’s wedding march play
ed by Mrs. Wm. Pybus, aunt of the
bride. The bride wore a floor
length gown of white sheer and
lace with her finger-tip veil held
in place by a sweetheart headdress.
She carried an arm bouquet of
golden freesias and her only orna
ment was a pearl necklace, the gift
of the groom.
'She was attended 'by her twin
sisters, Ethelene and 'Eilene Johns,
who were dressed alike in floor
length gowns of romance blue
crepe with matching shoulder-length
veils held in place with bandeaux
of pink ostrich tips. They carried
arm bouquets of pink carnations.
Little Marion Long, niece of the
Ibride, was flower girl. She was
dressed in pink organdie trimmed
with blue and carried a nosegay of
pink carnations.
The groom was attended by his
two brothers, Burns (Ratcliffe, of
Hanover, and James Ratcliffe, of
St. 'Catharines. The ushers were
Gilbert Johns, brother of the bride,
and Mervin Martin, of IScience Hill,
friend of the groom.
During the signing of the regis
ter, Mrs. Wm. Cann, cousin of the
groom, sang ‘T Love You Truly.”
The wedding luncheon was served
in the basement of the church to
fifty gtiests by Miss Mary Johns,
Mr. and Mrs, Reg. McDonald, and
Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Skinner. This
was followed by a reception at the
bride's parents home.
For the wedding trip the 'bride
donned a blue dressmaker suit with
blue topcoat and hat
accessories.
Upon their return
couple will reside on
farm at Anderson,
with (black
the young
the groom’s
Jones; “Thanks for the five. I’ll
send it back to you next week, Ry
the Way, what’s your address now?”
Smith: “Just send it to the Flower
vale cemetery!” Jones; “But that’s
not your address!’f Smith: “No, (but
that’s where I’ll be by the time you
send that five backi”
June Bierling,
Patricia Doyle
third, Building
Ardys McFallS;
and fourth, We
by Mrs. R. C. Dinney of the Girl'
Guides. At the conclusion of this
part the Girl Guides sang as a
chorus, “We Would be Builders.”
The generous offering was dedicat
ed In prayer by Mrs. Harry Strang.
During the service Miss Helen Rowe
sang “My Task.” Relating her talk
to the things that establish peace
on earth, love for God, love for our
neighbors and love for our enemies,
Mrs. MacLean told briefly the story
of Mary (Flessor, of the Cala'bar,
the secret spring of Whose life
love. Miss Muriel Whilsmith
pianist for the service.
was
was
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Receives Discharge
Capt. Alex Sweeton M.C.,
returned some , time ago to __
former position with the Head Of
fice of the London Life Insurance
Company, is receiving his dis
charge this week. During the late
•spring Gapt. and Mrs.-Sweeton and
Laura will be moving into their
recently .purchased residence on
Waterloo Street in London.
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who
his
Mrs. H. Ob Wood Dies
The funeral took place Wednes
day afternoon from the R. C.
Dinney -funeral home of Mrs, H. C>
Wood, of Hamilton, formerly
Mabie T. Walter, who died sudden
ly Sunday morning while on a
visit to her cousin, Miss Maud
Plewes, of 'Chicago. Born in Eng
land she was in her 66th year and
was a daughter of the late Mr. and
Mrs. Alfred Walter. Coming to
Canada with her parents she resid
ed in Exeter for a number of years
where her father was a shoe mer
chant, (She was united in marriage
with the late H. C, Wood and lived
in Hamilton where Mr. Wood pre*
deceased her about ten years. On
Friday last she left for Chicago to
visit her cousin and while enroute
she took in at Detroit. She continu*
ed the journey and on Sunday
passed away. Recently Mrs, Wood
purchased the property of. the late-
Mrs. Harry Parsons on James street
and had intended to retire to this
place. Mr. H. S. Walter, of town, Is
an only brother. The funeral was
conducted by Rev. M, A. Hunt and
1 the bearers were Messrs. N*
Creech, T« O. Soutlicott, Thos. Tapp,
Stahley Walter, Jos. Grant and
Claude Blowes. c Miss Plewes ac
companied the remains to Exeter*