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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Advocate, 1916-3-30, Page 1D. p • Many Recruits signed up last week but many more are needed. When will you be ready? You axe needed. TWENTY-EIGHTH YEAR EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY. MARCH :30, 1916 SANDERS & CREECH ' Our Corner. aPrivates and N.C.O's. will be al- lowed to help farmers on the land. for a period of ,one month under cer- tain conditions. They will wear work - g I:lothes, leaving their khaki with err units. On production of a pro- er certificate on. his return to his Soldier duties he will .be allowed his pay as a soldier, provided his conduct has been good. Return. transportation will be provided for a distance not exceeding 300 miles. The commanding officers will he heldper- senally responsible that the conditions are carried out. --x—o—x-- Huron, County, being under the Can Coda Temperance Act, which is a minion measure, occupies a pecul- iar p °sitlon, with regard to the new Qatario Prohibition legislation. On or about September 1st parts of On- tario that are now "wet" will become "dry" an a like manner that all local option territory is dry, and local op- tion Jaws and regulations will govern them, while Huron, and other count- Lesunder the Canada Temperance Act will be. governed by the regulations of that act. When a, repeat vote is taken after the War, i it should hap- pen that the "dry" legislation is re- pealed by a majority, which of course is hardly possible, Huron, County would not be affected as we would still be under the Canada, Temperance Act, • —x—o—x— Ont rio will go under Prohibition on or about September lst of the present year, according to the provisions of an Act brought into the Legislature last week by the provincial secretary, Zion. W. 1. Fianna, No licenses will issued after the expiration of the TAMAN'S PHONE 81a A CORRECT SPRING STYLE The New ural-Fo rias rm Fittin ' Suit. . MANY TAILORS DO NOT KNOW HOW TO MAKE THESE SUL S We Do. IF YOU WOULD LIKE A MORE gONSERVATIVE STYLE WE CAN GIVE IT TO YOU, MAINE A CHOICE EARLY; Overcoats. WE CAN FIT YOU TO A "T". TRY US. Taman Tailor & Furnishe r PHONE 81a present licenses on May 1st, but a' ADDRESS AND PRESENTATION' i reasonable time, probably three or ••--Q--- ,Locals Cour months will he given to dispose —A very .pleasant gathering took place of" the stocks at a nominal extension at the School Hall of the Trivitt Memorial Church on Saturday evening wheo members of the congregation gathered to do honor to their much 'esteemed and beloved rector, Rev. D. W. and Mrs. Collins. prior to their license fee. Three members of the present :Ontario License Board will act as a comznissioal to enforce the new Act. Liquor may only be sold by}druggists for medicinal and .chem- lea,, purposes, and wine for sacra- departure for their Uew field of labor mental purposes. Provision is niadd in Windsor. The People's warden,Mr for the repeal of the law, after war, L. H. Dickson, in behalf of the con - by a straight majority vote, which gregatioa read the following address is not likely to take place for two and presented the guests of honor or three years. Liquor sale for me- with a beautiful cut glass water set, chanical and scientific purposes is a handsome 'tray and a substantial limited to ten +gallons, for medical to purse of gold:— five,gallons, for dentists to one pint,r, Exeter, March 24th, 4916. R for veterinary surgeons to two gallons. Rev, D. W. and Mrs, Collins,— anti a physician must not carry more The. sacred ties which have bound than two quarts with him for patients, us together as Rector and parishioners No orders for liquor to be filled with- are about to be severed, and we are out the prescription of a doctor. The assembled to .bid you and Mrs. Col - Act does hot prevent importation or l nis a. fond arid affectionate farewell Manufacture of liquor in Ontario, and and at the same to express to you Mr. 1•ianna says the Dominion law as the sincere :egret and heartfelt sor- it at present exists does not do so row, which the severance of those either , ties .will produce in, the minds and —x--o--x hearts of your devoted :parishoziers. A newspaper is in not sense a child .Naturally our thoughts recur to the of charity. It urns twiee over every time of your advent into our churcb dollar it receives, and it is second to life and into the work rf your min- d enterprise in contributing to the istry in ow parish, a most happy and up -building of a community. Its pat- auspicious event in the history of our rons reap far more bennfetfrom, its beloved church. We review with the pages than its publishers, and in call- utmost satistaction the long period of tog for the support of the community peace harmony and good will, which which it is published, it asks fog has at all times characterized our ere - no more than in all fairness belongs isionship with earn other, and we to it.. though ,generally it receives feel assured that you, too, must look less. back over your ten, years' work in the :palish with amen pride and grate Meatier: filled as those years, have been with pleasant memories of spir ituat and social intercourse, unmarred by one discordant note, and marked as they have been by material prosperity in the attairs of our parish, and what is More to be desired, by much spirit- ual progress Oa the pa:. of those un- to whom you ni!nistered, achieved as the result of your Labe,: and teaching among us, Deeply sensible as we are of our many shortcomings, we ye. rejoice in the belief that through your geed of- fices not a few, hut many of your parishoners bare have chosen the bet- ter part in life, and that the good. seed sown. by you in this field, in which ,you have so faithfully labored all live, blossom and bring forth good fruit through all the years to came, and long alter we shall have creased to be, ,Mere words can;, but very inadequ- ately express the loss which we tis, a Church will sustain in consequence of the severance of our happy relation- ship; We need not say to you, be- cause. you know full well that we would gladly keep you with us, if it were in. our {power, His Lordship,aour Bishop has willed it otherwise,' and we ;bow with xesignation and humil- ity to his mandate. You have been appointed to a new and wider sphere of labor and 'we join in congratulat- ing you upon your preferment; we commend you 'to the good people of your new Parish in the city of Wind- sor. We. will most assuredly miss you in our church life, as also your most estimable wife, who has endeared her- self to every member of our congre- gation. We will cherish in our hearts fondest recollections of those happy associations we have been privileged to enjoy. throughout the many years you and Mrs. Collins have made your home with us. Endowed as you are with special gifts of eloquence and personal mag- netism you will be enabled to extend the great and gloroius work to which you have been..dedicated and devoted you life and we pray that you may be given grace, wisdom, health and strength, commensurate with the greater work you are nowcalled upon to perform. As a parting remembrance and but a slight token of the very high es- teem. M which you and Mrs. Collins are: held by your ,parishioners, we pre- sent you with these tributes of our affection. May they ever serve to ',remind you of our love and esteem for both of you, and now in bidding you farewell we do so trustful that we mag ofttiane, an this life, be priv- ileged to meet and renew our pledges of friendship and good will, and if un- happily we should be denied that nriv- liege. 'rhea, that we shall meet in the new and better life. In ,any, event may God Abewith you till we meet again. On behalf. of the congregation of the Trivitt Memorial Church C. H. Sanders, Rector's Warden Lewis 1T, Dickson,.People's Warden EXETER SCHOOL REPORT The Board inet in: the Library . on March 22nd; with Mr. Wood and Mr, Fuke absent. .It was 'decided to have the flag .,Pole resected when weather beeaine suitable. The Grounds Com- mittee . reported that certain trees near the school have been removed, Messrs. -Martin and Gladman, were ape pointed to interview the janitor •re- 'ewrease :of. his salary, andto report, inspector Tom'a report was read and ).n matior ;ordered to be filed,. The following eocoun'te were ordered to be paid, T. Hawkins; locks 80c,; wapclers Bros., chatting trees 5.00; The Grigg Stationery Co, $8,50; Employer L-iabiltteGo:, 5.00: It was decided to secure a supply tat eca1. 'A quarterly audit of the 'books was decided and Mr. Mawson was engaged.` , fac,Faul, Sec. x--o—x— Circulars will be sent out by the Deputy of Agriculture to the different municipal councils of South Huron, asking them to appoint representatives on a board of agriculture. for South ,Huron, and if the municipality wishes to be represented on. this board it reanains with the different councils to see that those representatives are ap- poented at once. x-o-�x— We think it would be a wise move to have the fire reels equipped with sleigh runners during the winter. Ex- perience xperience has shown that it is no easy matter hauling the reels on wheels throughdeep snow, Ralph. Connor's remarkable article in Saturday's Globe was well worth read- ing. It shows to some extent the greatness of the "Grand Fleet", Military Matters Signed up this week,— WILLIAM E. NEIL WILLIAM A. SMITH EDMUND A. OKE THOMAS APPLETON ERRICK HURDON --o-- The,33rd Battalion, landed safely in England on Saturday last. The prin- cipal officers of this battalion are Hurort men, and many boys of this district are in the ranks, Unfavorable weather prevented the soldiers from walking to Thames Road churcb Suaaday morning. They heard Rev. Collins at the Trivitt Memorial church 6n the evening. Private. Archie Davis was home from Galt .for a couple days of last week' He ,blelongs to the 71st bat- talion and it is expected this battal- ion yviil leave for the front in a very short time. Archie got the well - wishes of everybody when, he left on Friday evening. EXETER COUNCIL A aegular meeting of the Council was held on March 24th, ,Councillor Beavers absent through illness. Pre- vious minutes approved. ,Communications—Rei road oil. Filed. Re, 110 fee of Hydro Electric Railway Association. Paid on motion of Hind and Harton. Re Employers' Liability Assurance Co. and Globe Indemnity Co. Laid over far further considera- tion, Hydro -Electric Power. Corumis- sion. re construction a line, etc, The clerk to answer, Thereevc reported that the Fire Insurance on the dwelling at the cemetery expires on the 26. Clerk Instructed to have same renewed. The special committee was instruct- ed too look into having: the contents of the Towm Hall and also the electrical fixtures ,on hated insured.. .. Thos. Houlden handed in his list of ioa'sold off the river during the sea- son„ The clerk was authorized to look after' the oollectilonvs. Accounts reiad and: ordered paid,— Hydro Electric Power Cori. 838; Lowe Martin Co., "Toronto 8.39; G.R..Steer 1.00 1. Hawkins & Son 1,50; -Jones lz a4Lay. 2,04 G. Powell. Ham lton 10.00 Thos. Fisher, $5.95; Mrs. W. J. Beet $15. Jos.. Senior, Clerk, Loop outfar a crop o ep pets. Owiueg to illness 'Miss Pridham was unable to discharge her duties as tea- cher' in the school here Monday.' "GRAN17 FINALE Friday evening March 31st, at 7.30 o'clock there will be,a social evening in the Town Hall Exeter, as a "Grand Finale" for the "Relay Teas," ,which have been given during the month of March. A good :musical program isbeing pro- vaded,` whiich will commence at 8 o'clock' sharp, Those, who have not had the pleasure of contributing 10c. for teas will be ,able to glee their 10c. Friday veuun ', Admission ]Oc. Come:aorse,,',come .1 sprmg The, number of people in Canada now receiving pensions is given as 243+^ including ten from the war of 1866 11. from the Rebellion of 1885 135. under the Act of 1901, and 2,178 since ^111 outbreak of the Enropean WaY. Mr, Chas. Ld'enfelt of Parkhill ryas in town Tuesday shaking hands with old friends, Mr. John McIntyre of Hensel' spent several days during the week with friepds. here. Mr, George Mawson has purchased the residence of Dr. Houze en North street ,now occypied by Mr, Horton. Messrs. L. ID. & Son's sale of milch cows and young cattle brought ex- cellent ;prices on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. A. E. Kuhn the new manager of the Bank of Commerce, moved to town last week, and has taken over his new duties. We welcome Mr: Kuhn and family to Exeter. During the ,past week Messrs. Luth- er and Asa Perthale purchased 175 iNeres of pasture land, being part of lots seven and eight in the 5th con- cession, of Hay, from the Canada Co, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. F. Boyle an- nounce the engagement' of their eld- est daughter, Birdie, to Mr. W. Stave e1y Thompson, eldest son of Dr. and Mrs. Ain'ey Thonxpson of London marriage; to take place in April. On Monday evening the Sunday School, of Main Street Church gave an enjoyable concert to a. goad gath- ering. The :program consisted of the play "Britain and Her Allies; 'songs, readatgs .etc., the several members being well given, GOLDEN WEDDIN G. A pleasant event took place this Wednesday ev- ening, at the home of lifr. and Mrs. William Westcort, Huron street, when they celebrated the fiftieth anniver- sary of their marriage. The sons and daughters and near relatives assembl- ed to do honor to the occasion, and spent an enjoyable evening. Among the gifts received were a beautiful mantle clock and two leather uphol- stered chairs. That 'they may see many more anniversaries is the wish of all. FATHER DEAD.—The death took place in Warwick Township, near Wat ford oni. Saturday last, of James Me- .iiilcuddy, lather. of Dr. J., E. McGi1- lieuddy et Exeter, at the age of 81 years, Deueased suffered a stroke of Paralysis in. ?December last, and this combated with old age was the cause of death. Borst an Ireland in 1635 he came to Canada when six years of age and resided in Warwick Township for over 60 years. His wife, died rout years ago Three sons and one daugh `•e: survive. The funeral took place to Bethel cemetery on. Tuesday. Dr McGillicuddy attended the funeral, REV. GUNDY DEAD.—Rev, los, Gundy, rD,1)„ one of the leading Ieth- odist clergymen of Canada, and form- erly pastor of James Street Church Exeter, died at the home of his son Charles Gundy, St, Thomas, on Friday last, atter two months' illness, a led 78 years. He was bona in Ireland and came to Canada at an early age. He was an active minister of the Metho- dist church for fifty-one years, and was superannuated five years ago, Dr, Gundy was one of those instrumental in bringing about the union of the dif- ferent Methodist churches in Canada. Four sons survive, J.H. and J. F. in Toronto, W.E. in Windsor, and Chas. R. in St. Thomas. The remains were brought ,to Exeter and interred in Exeter cenr;etery on Monday. SUDDEN DEATH.—The very sud- den death took place about 6.30 a.m. on Tuesday at his home, on James -St,, Exeter, of Richard Gould, at the age of. 77 years. Mr. Gould had been; in Hs usual health and awakened that ,morning as usual, and said, a few cas- ual words to Mrs. Gould—and immed- lately died. His was a peaceful death and a fitting finish to a peaceful, calm and temperate life. Born in Devon. - shire, Eng., he with Mrs. Gould and one son William came to Canada near- ly fifty years ago. Until a feee years since he followed 'the trade et car- peaiter and builder, and. 'later became carelake'• of James Street Methodist church. He was a good and careful workman, and, a great many residences in this district 'bear testimony to his workmanship. Deceased was a mem- ber of. the Methodist church and lived his religion every day. Honest, and upright his life was, an example well •worth imitation. Besides his wife :he is survived 'by two sons and three draughtersraVilliaztr,of Manitoba, Harry of Exeter„ Mrs. James Shalpton of Stephen, Mrs. Mart.. Salter and Miss Olive of Exeter._ The funeral ahi,ch is of a ,private nature, takes, place • to thee Exeter cemetery, Thursday after, `rioon at 2 o'clock. SEAFORTH,-The death occurred sn Detroit, on Thursday, March 16th of. Frances Longworth, widow of the late James Matthews, aged 80 years. The funeral took ;place from the resi- dence of her son-in-law; Wm. Heffer- nan. - BIRTHS, Ixttkun- In Lucan, • on March 20, to ;1V1r.. (acid. Mrs{. 'E, t, Lrankiin, a son. Fhurdoa-At Part Franks, on March 21 to Me . and Mrs. George Hurdon, a daughter. Steeper--Im. Corbett, ;March 22, to Mr axtd ';Mrs: Fred Steeper, a daughter, Norma 'Eloise. ---o-- MARRIAGES McQueen—Powell—At the Manse, Sea- 'forth ea-'forth on March 21st, .Miss Isabel 'Poe*•ell of Seaforth,' to Mr, Ernest ;McQueen of Plensall. 1,Villis—Ding--At the parsonage, at Crediton, on March 21st, by Rev Jefferson, Sherman Willis, son of J,It and ?firs. Jas. Willis, to Miss " Olive; daughter of Mr, Albert King, all of Stephen. jobns.—Edwards.--At Listowel, on ..arch 16, at the residence of the bride's sister, by Rev. 1Ir. Millyard Miss Marg aret Vera Edwards, daugh ter of fr. and Mrs. William A. Ed- wards, wards, of Saskatoon, to Mr. Henry Edward Johns of Elimville. DEATHS Gould—in Exeter, on Mar. 28, Bch- ard Gould, aged 77 years. Stahl --.At Crediton, h1aerh 23, Mrs. Stahl, aged 93 years. Grebb—In Stephen, 15th corn ess;on, on March 27, Michael Grebb, aged 77 years and 18 days, MacDonald—In 13ensaU, Mar. 25, Dr. S. F. Macdonald, in his. 61st year, Rattenbury--In Clinton, Mar. 26, Jos- eph Rattenbury, in his 57th year. Watson—In Blanshard, ;March 18th.. James Watson, aged 85 years 19'' months. Roadhouse --h . St. .$,Igrys, ort Parch 2i Elizabeth Hazlewood, wife of B. j. Roadhouse, in her 74th year. Gundy—In St. Thomas, on March 24th Rev. J. R. Gundy, D,D. in his 78th year. Raid—In Parkhill, March 20, William Reid, aged 72 years, 10 months. Shier --In W'oodhani, ,Mar. 20, Ansi Ryan, relate of the late Jonathan Shier, aged 76 years. 1I Giaficuddy.--In Warwick Tp., neer Watford, on March 25th, James alc: Giiliuddy, father of Dr. McGilli-• cuddy o: Exeter, aged 81 years. 774<mor4peoop reor motor ear J<rwte# 1 8 F. O„ B. Whnd?aox' Made in Canada. The Hupmobiie Asks No Odds By actual performance, the Hupmerbile answers claims of multi -cylinder ad- ventages in its ow'n price -field. And by performance we mean the power and flexibility of the motor; comfort; riding ease -every element that .contributes to ;motor car satis- faction. By means of ;proved and definite re- cords of operating and up -keep ec- onomy, the Hupmobile establishes for itself higher quality than rules its class It goes still farther by offering a free -coupon -service that no ;tar less worthy could support. We are pleased at all times to dem- monstrate the Hupmobike, with the clear understanding that the recipi- ent of the demonstration is placed un- der no obligation whatever. T. H. NEWELL, DEALER, EXETER. STEWART'S PHONE 16 PHONE 16 Spring Clothes For Boys and Men WE ARE PREPARED TO S HOW YOU A FINE RANGE OF BRITISH BLUE SERGES FOR BOYS & MEN. THESE SUITS ARE MADE FROM OLD DYES BUT ARE TAILOR- ED IN THE VERY NEWEST STYLES AND ARE SOLD A 1' THE OLD PRICES. BE SURE TO SEE THEM BE,FOR CHOOSING YOUR SUIT FOR .SPRING. NKrTY SPRING COATS You will steed an odd Coat fox' Spring and Summer. Why not make an early choice? We have a swell range to choose, MVIILLINERY The Tables are full of new Spring Hats, and new ones rue ,being added every day, Call and see what we have to show you. LINOLEUMS if you would :save money get our parities on Liinoleums. We have a splendid range: of Nairn's- i+n 'new tile and floral effects la 2 3, iand 4 yard widths, WALL PAPERS A tiew , rolls of our New Wall Paper will, make a :wonderful differemece to your .home, We have. afar:a range of varnish pa- pers for b,atlihroonis andkirchuis MISSES & LADIES' SUITs ,Showing several of the very newest styles priced at $15,$20 and 825, . also several good styles in Blue and Black Serge for stout women . LACE CURTAINS You wild be needing lace cur- tains this Spring, . See our cur- tains' for Bedrooms at per pair, 85c., ;81,25,.. $1.50. ROOM RUGS ` At the old tpralces lin) Tapestries Bruss.elfs, Velvets,; . and Wilton's ano seyerallpatterns of Tapestry stair 'carpet at 50c. 65c,, :75c, RUBBER BOOTS Keepyour feet day this slop-, ,py Nweraitlrtes Wear a pair bf' our Red Rubber Boots, They are, guarantteed. Price $4,50 PHONE °16. A. STEWART PHONE 16 The Big Store with the Little Prices