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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1947-12-04, Page 1Seventy-Fourth Year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 4th, 1947 Single Copy 5 cents Drew Addresses Progressive- Conservative Association Hon, George A. Drew, premier of Ontario, was the principal speaker at the annual meeting of the Progressive - Conservative As sociation for Huron Provincial riding and the Huron-Perth Feder al riding held at Seaforth Friday of last week. Before the arrival of Premier Drew .the election of officers was held and resulted in the re-election of the former officers. They are: president, E. D. Bell, Exeter; sec retary, Clark Fisher, Exeter; treas urer, W. H. Blackstone, .Goderich; vice-presidents, Carl Draper, Clin ton, Alvin Sillery, Seaforth, Mrs. N. W. Trewartha, Seaforth; George Armstrong, Exeter, Fred Carbert, Staffa; auditors, Russell Bolton, Dublin, Peter Eisenbach, Grand —Please Turn to Page Seven Wins At the Royal At the Royal Winter 'Fail' Wil liam A, Elliott, Centralia took top honors in No. 6 Region, Ontario section of the $25000 National Barley contest, while W. Alexan* der, Hensall, took 2nd place. Re gion 6 includes the counties of Huron, Perth, Haldimand, Halton, York and Ontario. This contest is conducted by the Federal and Pro vincial Department of Agriculture and the Agricultural colleges. Lions Visit Bayfield Members of the Exeter Lions Club will visit the newly-formed Bayfield club this (Wednesday) evening. A bus has been chartered to convey the members to Bayfield. Saved from Icy Waters By Passing Motorist A near drowning accident took place on the Crediton road, a mile and a quarter west of Shipka Sat urday morning when a four-year- old son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wil ton broke through some ice into a pond of water. Jack Cockwell and Kenneth Lippert were on the town ship snowplow clearing the high way when they noticed the lad just over the fence, lying as they thought, on ’the ice. They were just past the spot when Kenneth ■thought he saw the lad struggling and, stopping to investigate, they found him submerged in the icy cold water up to his arm-pits. The lad’s sleigh was beside the pond. They took the boy, blue with cold into the house and Dr. Fletcher’ of town yras called. The Times-Advocate re q u e s t s that all advertising copy be in by Monday noon at the very latest. Handkerchiefs For Ladies and Girls the largest range we have had in years — many lines attractively boxed. Coats — dresses -— neck and head parasols — silk underwear — hosiery For Men and Boys in plain white Irish linen, also in white fine cottons with colored borders. For Men and Boys—Neck ties — gloves — neck scarves garters — braces — hats — suits — overcoats — wind breakers — sweaters, etc. For Ladies and scarves — belts aprons —- handkerchiefs. let us Help Ypu Solve the Christmas Gift Problem Stephen/ Grand Bend to Vote Ratepayers of Stephen Township will go to the polls next Monday to select a reeve and -three coun cillors, Grand Bepd will also hold an election for village trustees, At a nomination meeting at Stephen Township Hall at Credi ton Monday the hall was packed with interested ratepayers. Clerk Lloyd Hodgson, who by the way is resigning the Clerkship after hold ing the position for three and half years, acted as chairman. Five names were placed in nomination for the Reeveship, viz: Roy Ratz, the present reeve, who announced his retirement; Arthur J. Amy, deputy-reeve, who also withdrew, James Dalton, Elmer Lawson and Wm. Sweitzer. The latter was not present and the race for the reeve ship will be between James Dalton and Elmer Lawson. Henry Beaver has been elected deputy-reeve by acclamation. Jas. Dalton and John Morriessey were nominated for the position but withdrew. Four were nominated for coun cil and with three to be elected the contest will be between Willis Gill, John A, Morrissey, William Stanlake and Roy Swartz. Stephen Nominations Reeve—James Dalton and El mer Lawson. Deputy-Reeve — Henry Beaver (accl.) Council—Willis Gill, John A. Morrissey, William Stanlake and Roy Swartz., Township . School Area — Ross Love, Ernest Willert faccl.) Grand Bend Nominations Village Trustees—Alvin Bossen- berry, Harmon Gill, John W. Holt John Manore and Lawrence Mas on. Three to be elected. Farewell Presentation A pleasant evening was spent at the home of Mrs. Arthur Frayne Thursday of last week. The euchre club met as a farewell party for Mrs. Gordon Lamport, who with Mr. Lamport is moving to London. The evening was spent in progres sive euchre. Mrs. Victor Kestle presented Mrs. Lamport with a lovely cup and saucer. Mrs. Lam port thanked the girls and lunch was served. Red Cross Packing Day Red Cross Packing Day will be Friday, December 12tli, upstairs in the Town Hall. All articles should be in by 2:30 p.m. Ch am ber of Commerce to Hear Sarnia Speaker Members of the Exeter Chamber of Commerce, who will attend the banquet in the Town Hall Thurs day night, will hear an interesting speaker in the person of R. J, Gunn, of the Canadian Observer, Sarnia, Mr, Gunn during the last war served with the R.C.A.F, and was secretary to Air Vice Marshall C. M. McEwen, at Canadian Bom ber group in Yorkshire for a per iod. In the 1945 general election in England -Mr. Gunn spoke on the same platform as the Rt. Hon. Winston Churchill, the R-t. Hon. Brenden Bracken, Lord Lyle of Westbourne, Beverley Baxter .and ■other notables. Mr. Gunn will speak on Canada’s roll in the Brit ish Commonwealth and our duty, as he sees it, in international af fairs. Enthusiastic Audience Hears London Civic Symphony Grand Championship Mr. Preston Dearing and son, Gerald, returned last week from the Royal Winter Fair at Toronto bringing with them a fine display of ribbons carried off 'by their flock of Dorset Horn sheep. They were awarded the Grand Cham pionship for both ram and ewe, first prize for flock and first prize for lamb flock. With 13 sheep shown they won 16 ribbons. Un fortunately they lost by death what they considered their best ewe but they had another to take its place. Men’s Overcoats Brown, tan, blue and grey — a very from. also hats to match. Men’s Dressing Gowns Men’s dressing gowns—in good quality flannel—sizes medium and large—a real value while they last at $11.00 Men’s Flannelette Night Gowns Men’s flannelette night, gowns, the first we have had in sizes 16 to 18 at $2.00 each. small, each. years, Ladies’ Umbrellas We have a nice range of ladies’ and misses’ colored umbrellas. These would make exceptionally nice g ' to $5.00 each. gifts. Prices from $3.00 Lad ies’ Han db ags We have a fine selection of ladies’ black, brown and red at from $3.95 and misses hand-bags in to $6.50 each. fine assortment Get your new overcoat while we have a good to choose selection, Silas Reed Passes Suddenly in Exeter Mr. Silas Franklin Reed, who has been indisposed • for a number of years, passed away suddenly Tues day evening at the home of his aunt Miss Alice Handford. Mr Reed who was in his 49th year, had spent the greater part of his life in Exeter and was always popular among the younger folk. Several years ago he was taken ill with tuberculosis and spent some time at Byron Sanitor- ium. Before his illness he was em ployed in the hardware store of J. A. Traquair. He was a member of the Masonic order and of the I.O. O.F. In past years he took an ac tive interest in the Young People’s work of James St. United church He was born in Hebron, Wisconsin, where his father was killed during a cyclone. His mother, Mrs. Thorn ton, predeceased him in Exeter in 1942. Since his illness he has had wonderful care at the hands of his aunt where he has always made his home. The funeral will be held Fri day at two p.m. from the R. C. Din- ney Funeral Home with interment in the Exeter cemetery. Rev. K. MacLean Dies in Hospital There passed away on Monday December 1st at mid day in St. Joseph’s Hospital. London, one of Exeter’s best loved citizens in the person of Rev. Kenneth MacLean, B.A. in his 73rd year. Although he had only been min ister of Caven Presbyterian Church for a little over three years yet the citizens of Exeter had learned to appraise his worth not only as a minister of .the .gospel but as one whose outstanding ability was always available whenever occasion demanded. He was recognized as being possessed of great intellec tual ability, well read, and whose advice was eagerly sought. His con gregation deeply regret his passing as he had endeared himself to young and old for his sterling Christian character. Before coming to Exeter he had spent perhaps the best fourteen years of his useful life as minister of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Wingham where he held the respect and esteem of all classes of the community.1* The in fluence of his ministry in Wingham extended far beyond the bounds of his own congregation and town be cause of the facilities of Radio Sta tion CKNX who broadcast his Sun day evening sermons for many years. He served his church faith fully not only as a devoted pastor but in the larger fields of its work. Previous to his death he was Clerk of the Presbytery of Huron Mait land, and was an Ex-Moderator of the Synod of Hamilton and London. Mr. MacLean had many interests in life but first and foremost he was a consecrated minister of the Lord Jesus Christ. He was a native of Glencoe, tak ing his degree in McGill University and his theological training in Presbyterian College, Montreal. Be fore being called to Wingham he had held pastorates in Stayner and Georgetown. He leaves to mourn his loss, his sorrowing widow, who was the for mer Alice Dunning, together with three brothers and one sister to whom the sympathy of the entire community is extended. A memorial service under the auspices of Huron Maitland Pres bytery will be held in Caven Church Exeter, on Thursday, December 4th at 2:30 p.m. Interment will take place in Exeter Cemetery. “To live behind is not to die”. R. Pooley Resigns As Legion Head After seven years of faithful service R. E. Pooley, Monday night, resigned from the presidency ot the Exeter Branch of the Cana dian Legion. He will be succeeded by Len McKniglit. During his span of office, Presi dent Pooley has devoted much of his time and interests to the wel fare of the veterans of this dis trict. As past-president, he will, however, be on the executive where his experience will be of service to the new officers. He was also ap pointed to continue his work as Adjustment Officer. Bert Borland was named first vice-president and Bert Austland, second vice-president. William Sims will continue as Sgt.-At-Arms, Named to the executive were James Hendry, George Davis, Bill Hig gins, Elmer Bell, Larry Snider, William Cochrane and Ed. Hunt- er-Duvar. Rev. Mair will again be the Branch Chaplain. Rehabilita tion Officer will be James Hendry. These officers will be installed at the first meeting in the new year. At Monday night’s meeting Bob Fields and Harry Cole were initiat ed into membership. Comrades Learn, Broome and Southcott were appointed to look after the Christmas baskets this year. Ken Hockey and Bill McLean will organize a. Snooker Tourna ment and Lee Learn the annual cribbage competition for a Christ mas turkey. The Girl Guides for their excel lent job of selling poppies and Mrs? Vera Mason for her work on be half of the Rehabilitation Commit tee, were voted remuneration by the members. Although the Legion has been making an effort to see that local veterans will secure a wartime home, the members felt that the propei- consideration was not being given them and to this end ways and means were discussed and fur ther action is to be taken. This Christmas the Legion is ask ing the district homes to have a si lent guest at their table. By this, the Branch hopes to receive funds to be sent to CARE for food for the people of England, Money Returned 1 Fifteen dollars that was lost in Exeter on Saturday is being re turned to its owner through the medium of the Times-Advocate. The money was found by Miss Marie Cutbush and both the loser and finder sought to place an advt in the paper- A most enthusiastic audience greeted the London Civic Sym phony for their initial concert in this district at James Street church Thursday evening, November 27th, The auditorium, which had been equipped with a large stage, pro vided an ideal setting for such an event. Mr, Bruce Sharpe, the conductor, showed his usual skill in his choice of selections for the program. It was obvious that he bad given much thought to the fact that he would be entertaining a group of people of whom a considerable number would be attending their first concert of this nature. As is the custom in all such con certs, the ■program was divided in to two main parts, the first being made up of an overture, an opera tic selection performed by the solo ist, Mr, James Aulde, and a sym phony. The second half of the program was made up of semi- classical numbers, all of which are well known today. While the over ture and symphony are considered to be “heavy” selections and ones which require some concentration on the part of the audience, the enthusiastic response to these num- hoi's indicated that they were understood and appreciated. Mr. Aulde’s interpretation of the operetic selection, The Prologue to Pagliacci, was excellent and gave him every opportunity to show the range and quality of his voice. i The symphony re-assembled on the stage after intermission. At this point, Mr. W. G. Cochrane spoke on behalf of the Exeter Rec reational Council, expressing the appreciation of the Council to the London Civic Symphony and also advising the audience that it was hoped that a series of concerts of a similar type might be arranged, in the future. Mr. Bruce Sharpe then addressed a few words to the audience by way of explanation of his program. While this address was quite impromptu on Mr. Sharpe’s part, it served two pur poses. It helped to enlighten the audience concerning the reason for arranging the program in two parts and to the interesting points concerning the various selections played and secondly, it accomplish ed a great deal in making everyone feel more at home for the balance of the program. The latter half of the program, consisting of such numbers as se lections from Victor Herbert and Finlandier were very heartily received. Mr. Aulde’s singing of “Songs my Mother Taught Me” and “Through the Years” brought forth excellent response. Undoubtedly, the climax of the evening came when, for his enchore, Mr. Aulde sang Mallot’s “The Lord’s Prayer.’* The brilliance with which Mr. Sharpe conducted the symphony and his fine interpretation of each number on the program were fur ther evidence that he is on his way to become one of the great conduc tors of this continent. At the conclusion of the concert; lunch was served in the Sunday School room of the church to the members of the symphony by the wives of the members of the Rec reational Council. A great deal of credit is due the Recreational Council in undertaking a concert of this size and it is hoped that}, this body will be encouraged to promote other similar events in the) future. *. Judge H. S. Mott Tells Huron Federation of Family Court Work Parkas and Windbreakers For Men and Boys—These make a good useful Christmas gift, Bedroom Slippers •—'For all the family. ® Special—-We have the less, wired brassieres to your formal. ® Two only, good quality Axmin- ster rugs, 6* 9”x9’, a real value at $49.00 each. new strap wear with Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday Red Maraschino Cherries Fancy quality^ heavy syrup 6 oz. bottle 29c Nabob Coffee Good buying ...... Pork and Beans Van Camp’s New England style, per tin 15c Campbell’s Tomato Soup Special value .................... per tip 10c ..per lb. 51c 3 tins 25c per lb. 22c Hunt’s Tomato Sauce 2k cooking sauce ........ Mother’s Mincemeat In bulk, nice quality Wagner Apples Good cookers, 5 lbs. 25c, per bus. $1.95 Miracle Whip Salad Dressing Always popular 8 oz. jar 28c I). B. TYNDALL, U.O. * Your Superior Store Mr. D. B. Tyndall, R.O., Who recently took over the Zurbrigg Optical business, has moved Into a new office in the Southcott Build ing opposite the postoffice, on the same floor as the Masonic Order and the Canada Club. He has fit ted up a model office in attrac tive colors. The consulting room is done in pale green and the re ception room and the laboratory fmkned in pink, Appoximately 350 persons atten ded the Huron County Federation of Agriculture banquet in Cardno’s Hall, Seaforth. During the banquet the audience was entertained by Clark Johnston. Chairman Russel T. Bolton intro duced the guests at the head table including Federation members who attended the afternoon meeting in Clinton as well as Mayor Reid of Seaforth, Reeve F. S. Sills, Rev. A. W Gardiner of Egmondville United Church, Judge H. S. Mott, Toronto, and Mrs. Mott. Congratulations were extended to Huron County’s representatives at the International Plowing Match. Gordon McGavin spoke briefly in this regard and was followed by LeRoy Brown, Huron County agri culture representative, who intro duced the county representatives, Art Bell, of Goderich and John Clark, of .Goderich, who placed 8th at the international match. Gerald Nelson congratulated the judging team, who represented Huron, county at the Royal Winter Fair, for their fine showing, standing 13tli among 29 competing teams. Warden Brown Smyth spoke briefly* congratulating the federa tion on the work it is doing. Jas. T, Scott sang a pleasing solo, fol lowed by E. H. Close on the cornet. LeRoy Brown, county agricultu ral representative introduced the guest speaker, Judge II. S. Mott, ! family court judge, of the City of Toronto. ' Judge Mott’s address followed the line of his work in everyday human relations. He .gave illustra tions of the problems he meets in the course of a day, in the family court. He stated many of the prob lems are due to misunderstanding, not, alone among the little people but also the older ones. "We are indebted to the past in a thousand ways,” he sated, “and we must pay back in the present,” All our acts come from thinking and we should think before we speak.” “Sometimes,” said Judge Mott, “a bright home swings to the dark and in many cases if the rlghv approach is made problems can be cleared up. In the case of a boy, you will find action. He loves to do things, loves to do what he plans. In the case of a girl’s life it is appreciation. If parents under stand this theft there is bound to be a happy home.” “It’s a great thing,” he said, “when a person can find himself. In order to do this, they must share, that is the secret of life.” The remainder of the program included a solo by Lois Whitney; old-time music by Charlie Raul and step-dance by Johnston and Staples; Mr. Tyndall, magician; Scotch Dance by Misses Jeanne Moffatt and Gllberta Howes, both of Wroxeter. The meeting closed with a dance, music being furnish ed by tlio Wil bee orchestra. M inisteriai Discusses Need of the Church A well attended meeting of the South Huron Ministerial Associa tion was held on Monday after noon at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Harold Snell. Word of the passing of Rev. Kenneth MacLean, presi dent of the association, only a few hours previous to the meeting, brought a sense of regret and loss to all present. Following the open ing devotions, Rev. James Anthony spoke of the five qualities of mind and the spirit of Christian fellow ship which Rev. MacLean had brought to all the meetings of the association. The main program took the form of a discussion concerning ‘The Need of the Church Today’, Rev. ■Mail' presided as each member in turn attempted to analyse the dee per needs of the church. A church consecrated to Christ and his prin ciples, even to the point of suffer ing foi’ those principles, was given much emphasis, At the close of the discussion a social half hour was enjoyed. Attend Funeral Mr, and Mrs. Thos. Coates were called to Rochester, N.Y,, on Mon day owing to the death of their brother-in-law, Mr. Stanley Wil liams, who passed away Sunday evening. He had been ailing for some time. Surviving are his wife the former Florence Harvey and two children, Robert and Catha rine t