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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1925-4-23, Page 11i , /ell 4,' ISETE1 ' ADVOCATE; ,ESTABLISHED 1887I, AMALGAMATED r>11F.P1�'111R "TIMES; ESTABLISHED 1' 78 } DAJCEMBER let 1924 EXETER, ONT.,':TH'TURS D . ' VIORNINO, APRIL 23rd.* 1925 • THE LATE GEO..'.O i�+il)R W LocA '° i{illi Illillllllllllllllllll!l1IIIIIIIIIIII#I{111{Illlllll�llll 1111RIIIII1111I1111111III111111{IIIIIIIINt�IIl�11111111{IIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIII{IIIIiIIII IlI : ...... •, . ,... ..: ., �... After an : rllness . of several days:. llir. Chas Way is ooiifined to his .= wINIIMEM ANOMIE ma ►rind �ty�le Don't: fail to see the Spring and Summer Styles in North way Suits, Coats and Dresses. ° These Are very attractive gar- ments, reasonably priced. dEININIO rime Linoleum & C:on - oleuin RUGS Wehave a stock of between fifty and - seventy-five congoleuni rugs in. all the popular sizes to select. from.'Get our prices, We. can save you money. New curtain nets, window blinds, Axminster rugs. Tapestry bedroom rugs 2% yds x 3 yds and 2,-/s yds x 3 yds clearing at $14.75 each: Special window blinds in green only at 85 cents each. rb NEW LIGHT TAN SLIPPERS To have the very latest in slippers you 'will need a pair of light tans as well as your black ones. We have them in very newest styles and colors. They are ail the rage in the cities. Get a pair while we have complete sizes. 1.0.1110 INFOW amimrt MOMS with' pneumonia Mr. Geo. Andrew axone :through illness, home on 1zluroxi st, at the age of 62 Miss Edna Maxwell of Birr, is years, 1 month, axil 5 days. The:acde- H stie ceased was taken ill'about a week previous to his death, he, having eon= tracted a cold which developed into pneumonia. He :was born on. con. 6, Usborne and later moyed, to con, • 7 where he resided ,until he retired and calve to Exeter about 9 years ago. He was, pf a, retiring disposi- tion.and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. The deceased was never married: He • is survived by two brothers ` and three sisters, Wm.; and'John Andrew, of town; and Mrs, Wm: Skinner,` of Usborne, 'and Misses .Ada and'Bertha Andrew who - have made their hoine with him. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon interment in Exeter Cemetery. MASONIC "AT HOME A. DELIGHTFUL 'AFFAIR The "At Home" by Lebanon Lodge No. 133, A. F. &.A.' M. in the Opera House on Thursday evening of last week was one of the most enjoyable affairs put-on by the brethren of this fraternity. ' The hall was beaut- ifully decorated with gold and pur- ple streamers and ,as the members o ` ladyfriends en- teredwitli their wives r ens h were given lace'cards at they g ve P small tables and in. this way the ga- thering was mixed' up. During the first part of the evening a .splendid program was furnished. The art- ists were Messrs. A. L. Green, tenor solist; A. G. McColloch, baritone; Miss Minnie Dobbyn, reader, and A. W. Anderton, accompanist, all of London. These entertainers fur- nished a program: -that was a rare treat. The different` musical num- bers were all well received and the readings by Miss Dobbyn captivated the gathering. and too much cannot. be said in their' praise. Rt. Wor. Bro. D. W. Collins, of Sarnia, a past Master of Lebanon Forest Lodge and a former District Deputy Grand. Master,, was present. and delivered a splendid inspirational address. .. In addition to the above -was the very excellent music provided by Gidley's Orchestra, composed of 12 `players recruited' for the occasion. '—' They • played during the early part of the evening, furnished • several numbers on the' program and play- ed again after the program.. Following' the; program a dainty buffet luncheon was served catered by Bro.. Lockwood eThe. remainder of the evening was., agent sociably and with cards. The; W. M. Bro. ^- Chidley acted as chairman. man and son recently visited in Exeter. • passed away' Satuaelay evening at his visitingwith Mrs and Mrs. Rufus e. Mr. Bert Clarke has -been confin- ed to his -home for a few,daysowing to a sore knee;a Mrs. A. Wildfong " o$ Sexsn;titli spent a; few days last week with friends in Stratford. Mr. Wm. Vale, Exeter North., is nursing a sore toe these days, the result ofa horse stepping on it Miss Eva Pearce of Hensall, spent, the holidays with her •.Grandmother, Mrs. Wm. Northcott of •Sexsmith. Mr., and Mrs. W, B. Snell and family of town spent a few days last week with friends at Sexsmith. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Campbell. and family, of the Thames Road. left on Saturday last for • Winnipeg, Mr. Chas. Davis Exeter North is able to sit up at short intervals, after his recent operation for ap- pendicitis. A meeting of all interested in .for- ming a Soft Bali league will be held in the Town Hall, Friday even- ing vening at 8 p.ni Miss Mary Northcott of Sexsmith and Miss Stella Northcott of town spent the Easter holidays with friends in London. Mrs. Sam'l Bradt, Exeter Nortin, is again able to attend to her house- hold duties after being laid. up with an attack of .bloodpoisoning. Mr. John Peart purchased the farm of Mr. L. J. Willert, 14th con. of Stephen, at the auction sale at Dashwood on Monday, the price be- ing $5,400. Miss Ada Willis, has returned to her school at Turnerville after spending the Easter holidays with her parents,. Mr:' and Mrs. Janes Willis of Stephen. Mrs. Aaron Broderick, of Pigeon, Mich., and. Mrs. Stanley Hart, of De- troit, are'visitin,g with Mr. and Mrs. E. Rowcliffe. Mrs. Broderick and Mrs. Rowcliffe are sisters. Mr. Donald Davis, ,. teller of the Canadian Bank of Commerce has 'received word from headquarters of his removal to St. Thomas_ The vacancy here will be filled by Mr. H. Guenther of the Blenheim branch. The many friends in town of Mr. Frank Newman, of. Kingston will re- gret to knew that he is ,ill in the Kingston hospital suffering from blood poison the result of a scratch on the hand. Mr. and rvrrs. New - PHONE 3?Jones Nay PHONE `32. \ I 11111111111{Ilii{Illiiililillliiiill{IHiiiiiil{llllllli{{lliiiiiiiIIIIIIII{IIII I 1 fll I IN MiiNlr �il�llllillll111111111111illllllll I 1 I Illlllifll ! II AHI Nlli 1 LOWE BROS. Hih� Standard . # ndardLiquid Paints g GIVE BEST RESULTS -: 45 t • $2.80 half al • $5..40 per, gallon, Auto -Gloss ' Any'novice•can refinish his car In a few hours with Auto -Gloss.:. It gives a rich, hard, weather. Droof gloss. ries quick` and is 'very durable. "Wagon Paint For your trucks, tractors, wagons, or farm imple. m none better sots there rs. than Latve BrothersWagon Paint k is easy to apply, spreads a long: way and ga' hard,gloss finish. Ives gl R alio-Gios& A new non -smudge Auto and Furniture Polish. It " produces uces a brilliant gloss and contain s no :acids' or wax.- MELI,OTONE Flat Wall Paints Mellotone i1' a , beautiful and "washable : flat wall kt'x�r, paint. Itiseasy toapply, dries #!azc, ' free of k1 Y brush�.rnar lied • Is .. very economical.• 3 Muresco and Alabastlnecolors xnstock all r TINSMITHING AND Pi.,UM1lXNG ' n� H irCiwaxe & Paint t tore OFFICERS ELECTED The Mission Circle of 'Main St. Church held their - annual. meeting Tuesday evening. The -society have had a most successful - year. The funds are not all in but will be in the neighborhood of $130.00. The officers elected were" as follws; Supt., Mrs. W. S. Howey; Pres., Hel- en Dignan; Vice Pres, Eleanor. Medd Sec'y, Rose Lamport; Cor. Secy, May Abbott;•, Treas., M. Aldworth; Supt., Mite Boxes, Verde Vale; Pia- nist, Marjorie ,i'Vledd, BIRTHS ARMSTRONG—In Exeter, on Friday April 17, to Mr: and Mrs. Wm. H. Armstrong, a son (Irvine. Ross.) PERKINS—In Usborne, on Friday, April 17th, to Mr. and Mrs. Har- vey Perkins, a daughter. DRUMIVIOND—In Hensel]: o+h Tues- day, April 21st,` to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Drummond, a daughter. (a correction) STEPHEN—At Elimv'ille, on April 7th, to Mr. and Mrs, Charles "Ste-' phen, a sari (Charles Laurie,) DEATHS WHITE—In Usborne, on Monday, April 20th, Thomas White, aged 75 years. ELLIS,— In Hensall, on Thursday, April 1.6th,;Mrs. Joseph X. Ellis in her 75th year: • GRUNDY--'At• his ' late residence, Clandeboye, April 17, 1925, Ro- bert Grundy, aged 73 years. ANDREW—In Exeter, on Saturday, April 18th, George Andrew aged 6 a 5 da s. 2 ears 1 month and y Y AHibbert,nw CR WI'ORD—In on Sun. day; ` April 10th, John' Milton Crawford, aged 32• years, and 5 m th on s. ADAIR—In Parkhill, on Monday, April 13, Mrs. Eliza Adair, ; widow ,ofe the late I+ rank Adair, aged 87 years. CARD OF THANKS The brothers and sisters of the late Cleo. Andrew desire to express their sincere' thenke to the many neighbors and friends for their kind- ness and sympathy during their re - dent bereavement and also for the many floral tributes. MRS: E. COLLINGWOOD DIES IN Harold Skinner, who was taken to OWEN SOUND Victoria Hospital, London, where he had his right eye removed the withre- . Mrs. Wm. Collingwood and broth- suit of being struck an arrow er, Mr. Thos. Welsh returned Tiles -returned home Monday. evening. day from Owen Sound where they Harold says that the accident was attended the funeral of the late purely accidental. The lad who shot Mrs. Ernest Collingswood which took the arrow was shooting at a bird place on Monday. The following and Harold had his back to him. He obituary was taken from the Owen turned. around and the arrow struck Sound Sun -Times: "Following an ill- him in .the eye. ness of one year during Which time 'Mrs. Gambrill pleasantly enter - she had been a patient and cheerful tained 12 of her junior girls class of sufferer the death occurred at 11 0'- music students on Monday. A short clock on Friday morning of Mrs. Program was given, each little girl Ernest Collingwood, beloved dough- performing a selection of her own ter df Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Knott, choice. An Easter egg hunt was a 1614 3rd avenue east. Deceased, special feature of enjoyment and who was 30 years of age, was born fun, one pupil securing as many as at St. Marys and was married to Mr. Ernest Collingwood after"the family moved to Exeter some 13 years ago, 65 eggs to whom the prize was a- warded; The teatable was very prettily arranged with Easter eggs and sheeresided in that place until a and hon bons predominating. year, ago last fall, when the family The illustrated lecture on Cheng- moved to Owen Sound, wher her tu, China, given by Rev. F. E. C1ys parents had removed twelve years dale under the auspices of the Y.P. ago. She was a faithful member of L. of Main St. church on Monday the Salvation Army, was much be- .evening was well attended and thor- loved'by her comrades,: and her loss oughly enjoyed by .all.: Over eighty will be deeply mourned in that or- pictures were thrown on the screen ganization. She is survived by her showing the work of our mission- husband, and three daughters, Mil- aries. Those present saw pictures dred, Irene and Erno, allat home; of some of their old friends at work also three brothers, Wellington, in China. These slides will be pre - Clarence , and Albert Knott, all of sented in James St. Church on Owen. Sound and two sisters, Mrs. Thursday _evening of this week. Russell Bloomfield, Owen Sound and Don't miss it. 1VIrs. James McClinchey, Goderich Mr. Thomas White, who has been township. ill for several months at the ,home NAND STOCK DESTROYED 'of his son-in-law, 'VII'. E. Campbell, BARN north boundary of Usborne, died on Monday aged 75 years. The body BY FIRE ' ° was taken to.. Ransomviile for inter= On Saturday evening fire desti:oy- ment. Mr. White' Was a°former res - ed two barns on the farm of Mr. of Exeter. Mr: and Mrs. Thos. Hurst, of. Flint, Mich., motored over and accompanied the remains. Mrs., White,, • who had been with her hus- band all through hisillness and Mrs. Campbell also accompanied the reinains to Ransoinville. Geo. Jeffery on the' Thames Road, Aboutthree miles east of Exeter, to- gether with the stock, eiinpleiients, grain, etc. The fire started about seven o'clock in the evening. Mr. Jeffery was in the barn at the time operating a chopper and it is. thought that a spark from the ex- haust of the gasoline ;engine start- ed fire to the straw stack. He was upstairs when he noticed the flames and it was with difficulty that he made his escape. He hurried to the barn where the horses.Were, kept and team out gettinga big1 seeded in Suc h cattle �ce. tot e safely. . The soli'a. Y barn faced the burning stack and ,nothing cottld be done to save the cattle and 26 head .perished in the flames, All of the cattle Were fine condition and SeVeral fat cattle kad been sold for deliVcry this Week, TWO horses and 9 pigs . were also burned to .death. In addition to the above. 700 bus. of grain, a quantity of hay, seveiil implements, cream separator, were also destroyed. A new grainseeder had bee placed bo. - side the barn the day before and it was destroyed. It was 'just at dusk and: the flames were 'seen for nines ,and soon after the ,fire had etanted the place was lined with . motor cars. A. thicken house about 16 feet away.Was saved through the efforts et willing werk- et's. The two barns. were L shaped one of thein being on a brick foun- dation. The Joss will be heavy anti is only partly oovered by insurance, S:' °S, ANNIVERSARY James St. Sunday School held their anniversary services on Sundry last. At the nrorning service the intermed- iate school assembled in a body and the Pastor, Rev. W. E. Donnelly, de- livered a splendid sermon on "Solid Steps for ; Climbing Youth." The Supt. Mr, J. H. Jones led the ser- vice and associated with hint was 3. M. Southcott. There was a grand rally in the afternoon, the school meeting in the auditorium. The re-' h r feature of the service was the F sentation of diplomas and seals to those who were regular in thein at - i teiidance duiln,, 1924, 56 in all being given out. Dr. G. F. RouistoY1 congratulated the recipients. Miss Mirgat et Johns and Miss Rice told Iwo very interesting stories. The Pawn' gave a most ,interesting ad- dress to the cbildren. Mr. J. S. Iifar- vey acted as chairman. At the ev- ening service Miss Hardiing's class of gris gave a fine dialogue"The "Mary ?cture Gallery" and the 'pastor again delivered an inspirational address. The choir was assisted by Miss Clark of Winchelsea, who sang several very pleasing solos during the day. FIFTY-SECOND ,YEAR No, 260 DIED IN "Imo. Relatives received word here en Friday night, from Winnipegof. the death of Mrs. Grover" Bissett,who died iri' that city on above date. Mrs: Bissett' was formerly,' ?Piss Rollins and was. born, in Crystal City and went to Winnipeg to, .live after her marriage. Besides her husband she is survived by three emall cliildz'en; Mr. Bissett is a exon of Mr. George Bissett who left here a number of years ago with his 'family to reside in Winnipeg WESTERN' ONTARIO RACING CIRCUIT A meeting of the Westeru Ontario Racing Association was held in Sea - forth, on Wednesday of last week, when the election of officers took place and the racing dates for the different towns were elicited as fol- lows: Mitchell—May' 25th. Eseter—Juxle 3rd. S aforth--'June 10th, G derich—Junes 17th. Brussels=June 24th. Stratford: July lst. Milverton—July Stli. The officers' elected were as fol- lows: President, Dr. Whitely, Gode- rich; 1st Vice, R. aldMane, Milver, ton; 2nd Vice, ; J. M. Cardno, Sea - 'forth; Sec'y-Treas., William Martyn 1 Mitchell;. tive `committee Dr. E xee u e on Ex- eter; Goderich; R. G.., S ld > E eter; Peter, Scott, Brussels; D. T. Pinkney, Stratford; J. F. Daly, Sea- forth. Local News Mrs:, 'Ulric Snell is undergoing treatment in Victoria Hospital, Lon- don. • Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Batten, and family, of IXuron St. are moving to, near London. When a man is ordered to clean a rug he usually beats it—oue way or the other. Mr. and Mrs. E. ' A. McFaul, of Seaforth, visited their daughter Miss K. McFaul in town on Saturday. --. Nurse Collodi, who was, in at- tendance upon the late Geo. An- drew, returned to London, Tuesday evening. Miss Viola IIodgert, who has not been well or some time, leaves to- day (Thursday) for •Victoria: hospit- la for treatenient. Capt. Rowland has been success- ful in ' arranging for t] e London 3 Salvation Army Silver Band to -visit Exeter on'the 23rd, 24th and 25th of May. Walter, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. I. Sims of town is serious- ly ill with pleuro -pneumonia, at the home of Mr. Sim's parents at Cred- iton. Thirty kiddies started off to school Monday, over taxing the cap- acity gf the already crowded ' condi- tion. Some of the scholars go in the morning and others in the after- noon. Mr. and Mrs.' Peter Gardiner of Blyth; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Stephen. - son and son Leo. of iiinburn, and Mr. and Mrs. Sid. Andrew, of Lon- don, attended the funeral -of the late George Andrew on Tuesday. Miss, K_-McFaul received the news her aunt, the death of e Mrs. L. L. McFaul, who died in Seaforth on Saturday+ morning. aged 85 years. Miss Grigg and Miss McFaul motor- ed over on Sunday. The deceased is survived byone son Dr. .L H. Mc- Faul of Toronto and one daughter, Mrs_ J. C. Mullen of Seaforth. Court was held in Exeter on Fri- day last before Magistrate Reed, of Goderich. Three young men were up for violating the motor vehicle act and each pleaded guilty and was fined: Mr. 3. Wolper appeared on a charge of conducting a pool room without a license. His de- fence was that he is running a soc- ial club. Decision was reserved. The annual meeting of the Can- ada Club' was held in the club rooms on Friday evening, of last week. The election of officers re- sulted as follows: Hon. Pres., C. H. Sandys • : Pres., N. 3. Dore Vice-' pies::, , W. J. Neaman Sec'y`.Treas. E. J. Christie; coin. of management,. J.• Jeckeli," P. Case and H. Walters At a meeting held in Hensall, on April 15th of the Executive of South Huron Liberal' Association as con- stituted onstituted for federal purposes; it was ,decided to call .a nominating conven- t''sn. of South Huron Liberals at H .lsall on Wednesday, May 27th, 1925, for the purpose of selecting a candidate to contest South' Huron in the Liberal interests at the ap- proaching federal election. A fur- ther intimation will be made later. Let U .Het To' See Better "To see better," sloes not alwayr mean to see more. It often means to see with less effort. A certain eye defect called Hyper- metropia in .many eases does not ,in- terfere with acuteness of vision, but does `create an excessive eye strain which causes Headaches, dizziness and nerve strain. The proper glasses willrelieve this condition and give comfort. `Office Hours 9,30 to 12 a.in. 1.30 tot 5 ,p.m. Evenings by Appointment S . Fitton, Phone 75W Registered Optometrist Your Car DESERVES STANDARD EQUIP- MENT Goodyear Diamond or' Goodrich Silvertown Cord Tires and a ' Wiiliar Storage Battery EVERYTHING IN RADIO' DE FOREST CROSLEY, WESTING- HOUSE, ZENITH SETS 'IN STOCK Give us a .Chance to 'Quote,.You Pzaces. BEER e Js BEER RADIO LICENSES ISSUED EXETER LAWN TENNIS CLUB A meeting of the above club will be held in the Bank of Commerce Chambers on Friday, April 24th. All members and others' interested in the ,game and desirous of becom- ing members are requested to' at- tend. THE YEAR OF THE JUBILEE has come for the ItELIMVILLE CHURCH H AND A NEW LIGHTING SYSTEM IS A CRYING NEED SO, ON ON. MAY 4 '25 uuder the auspices of the choir a sparkling comedy in four acts, entitled HERE COMES THE BRIDEGROOM • Will be "presented in the church, winch promises two hours of clean, wholesome entertainment without a dull moment. To see and hear Pte. Lamont alone is well worth the entrance fee, and you get all the rest for nothing. Ev- erybody is invited to come and help in this pleasant way to light the., church, encourage the choir, and make ready for the jubilee. MUSIC BETWEEN THE ACTS ' Remember 8 o'clock p.m. on May let Admission:. Adults 35c. Children 20e. Prisouesrs will be allowed to use tobacco. Just step 'right up to the bars and get it. see. see *00 4:00 If only intuition: could- tell a woman When she has too much powder on the back of her neck! 'Welcorne' Home i. A Comedy in three Acts will be held in the xeter Opera House APRIL Cltir'taih rises at 8:15 . a - n the tiost wliolesonxe The play' has sustained interest, abtrunds i humor and provides an evening full of the most delightful thrills; Under the auspices of the James Street Young Peoples' 1eagtte' R ser 'ed Sets 4Q ..; wish