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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1925-10-29, Page 1�". i "aajR TIMES, ESTABLISHED 1878 AMALGAMATED 11.1XETEE. ADVOCATE, ESTABLISHED 1887 f DECEMBER 1st 1924 EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 29th.. 1925 FIFTY-SECOND YEAR, NO. 2681 1111111111111 II 11 q LL , ' ER COUNCIL 1 1 Il IIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIilllli..IIIIIIIIIIIiIhIIllllll11111111111IllllllllllfilllN11111111111111111111Illllilllillllll111111111111111111C..., � . Exeter, Monday, Oct. 26th, 1925 The council met in regular session =xn the town hall, all` members pre- sent: .0.11.11111. ARNIM polOMMINI y MEM. -0141.1.11 NUMMI •. graIMINIM AMMO AMMON .40110.01 AMMO IMMO • AYMMYIN nomme JIMMY • 7he'DEANSGATE" Men's Overcoats Youths' Qvercoats LITTLE BOY'S Overcoats ,( I,y,vII,N+ Io,hl,ip 22ielDEANSGATE7 Newest Cloths Smartest Styles Lowest Prices Men's Overcoats $18.00. up. Youths' $9.00 up. Small Boys $6.75 to $10.00' NEW WALL -PAPER Do you wishto do any papering this F.a11?. We have just received several lines of new living room and bedroom papers. We invite you to look them- over. SPECIAL •25 pair men's black lined motor gauntlets on Sale $175. and $2.25 Ladies' Chamois -Suede Gloves 59c. a pair 5 dozen pair ladies' chamois, .suede gloves sizes- 6 1-2 to 8. Good shades, .an excellent Fall and Winter glove, very special value at 59e Pair. Men's Heavy Flannel Work Shirts at $1.95 Men's heavy flannel work shirts in khaki, grey and brown. ' Sizes 14 1-2 to 17 1-2 exceptional value this month at $1.95 each. Men's Winter Caps 'Men's heavy weight Winter caps with band to pull over ears. All sizes, and good colors, very` special value at $1.50 each. Ladies'' Silk=Knitter •Dresses at $9.85 each These beautiful silk -knit dresses are without doubt the best value we have ever seen. They come in a beautiful quality of material in black and navy only, sizes up to 44, the very latest styles, on sale at $9.85 each. Ladies' Misses' and Children's Coats New coats arriving every few days. The styles are very smart this season. Prices much lower. PHONE S2 es & Hay PHONE 32 101111111111111111111111111111111111i1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111#111111111111#111Milld I YOUNG PEOPLE VISIT HURON COUNTY If0a011 Over 65 members of the James St Young Peoples' League motored to the Huron County Home at Clinton, The minutes of the meeting held Tuesday evening whenthey provid �Ocobter 13th were read and approv ed a program, for the inmates that ed. ^ was much appreciated. The pro j The cleric reported for Mr. Hu- gram consisted of a reading by ~— ston that he, had communicated with Francis Abbott; club swinging by the inspector of libraries, re school Miss R, Andrew; solo by friss H. in library building ` and had the ap-• Snell; reading by Leonard Abbott, provalof the inspector. duett• by Misses. Er -Harvey and S. .,:R The property committee, Were im Southcott and an address by Rev. powered to secure fouitable stove to E. Sheppard. The young people be placed in the north room of the were .made particularlyIwelcome by town hall on motion of Hawkins and Mr. and Mrs. John Jacobs, who are �_ Davis. Carried. in charge and the wish was expres The Agricultrual, Society were giv- sed that it be made an annual event. en the usual grant of twenty-five A treat for the inmates was left be dollars, motion of Davis and Hooper. hind by the young people. Carried. The following accounts were read and passed: - The Bell. Telephone Co. re Bissett The thirtieth anniversary of the phone $6.15; Dr. W. E. Weekes, prof MAIN STREET . ANNIVERSARY services re A. Sanders $5.00; W. D. Main St. United church was celebra- --ted last Sanders selecting jurors $4.00; F. ' Sunday with splendid sex- Mallett, fireman at library $10.00; vices morning, afternoon and even - .Joseph• Senior re postage $10.00, eel- ing. Rev. 0Gordon Armour, of ecting jurors $4,00,' duplicate list $1 Bruceffeld was in charge of the ser- e... vices for the telephone 35c., j$15' 35 Cemetery' clay and delighted the account, Bell telephone, Oct., Nov. large congregations present with and. Dectrent $4:;62; Wm. Smith, stirring messages, The choir was labor $6.00; Cecil. Ford, labor $6, assisted by Mr. Maurice Ford, of Passed on motion of Hooper and Hamilton, and Miss. Jessie Park, of Davis. Carried. Hensall,both of whom rendered Meeting/adjourned by Councillor appreciated solos. Thee anthems Coultis, were well presented and merited the JOS. SENIOR, Clerk many expressions'of praise. In the -= 1 !afternoon a Special program was given in the Sunday Scholl which took the form of a mass meeting conducted by the Superintendent, Mr . B. W. F. Beavers. A large One of the oldest residents of Ex..- number was present at this service eter and one who ;for many years which was addressed by Mr. Armour, was prominently identified with its Mr Howard in a few well chosen business interests and had the wel- worgks, introduced over sixty mem- fare of the community at heart, bets of the sehooI who, because of , on Thursday last in the faithful attendance at the Sessions passed away' person. of Mr. Thomas Fitton, aged wring the year, were presented with 88 years and 2 months. The deceas- seals and diplomas. A thank -offer- ed had not been been well all sum- ing was presented by the members mer, -his health. being gradually un- of the congregation at these services dermined, the breaking up of the amounting to over $821. The testi- - iconstitution being the cause of his mony of all who were privileged to death. Previous to' that, however, attend is in every way it was a great . he had enjoyed remarkably good day- health ayhealth for a man of his years, and outside of a slight defect in hearing possessed all his facutlies. He was .LARGE CROWD HEAR GIFTED a well read man and to the very last MUSICIAN • — took a keen interest in the events of the day. He was born in- Stockport, A large crowd was present at the Eng., in 1837 and "S years ago he Tames St. church on Wednesday ev- came to Exeter and started up a ening of last week to hear Dr. Alfred Hollins England's famous jewellery business.; Previous to 'blind or - coming here he,,s ^�t,five years in ganist and composer and this in London. Twen'tg-two years ago tile' spitb of the faet-that there were two business was taken over by his son fowl suppers and other attractions MINIM Mare amino gorman inonnln soma wamma mornlin sentry nmen nyon Innen ONE OF OLDEST RESIDENTS IS LAID TO REST • rinnynn insynt aroma ogwasmi Saxon., who sold it in February of this year, to Mr. Sylvester Taylor. During his prime Mr.. Fitton was a member of the school trustees and took a keen interest in education. It was during his time that the school was put on a prosperous basis and it was through the efforts,,,,pf Mr. Fitton and his colleagues that 'Ex- eter school received its first govern- ment grant. Mr. Fitton built several houses in town. In addition to the the same evening. Dr. Hollins pro- vided the entire program and gave a short descriptive talk preceeding each selection. Every number was heartily applauded by the' audience. Dr. Hollins is a musician of out- standing ability and with his in- firmity it was wonderful the way in which he manipulated the organ. The more a person appreciated music the greater did they appreciate the selections of the gifted ,artist. The store he built two houses on the hill following evening Dr. Hollins gave south of the river on the spot where a recital at St. Paul's Cathedral, once stood what was known as the London, red elephant hotel, also several • -_- other houses. The deceased was ''a strong temperance advocate in 'the days when temperance was less pop- A very pretty autumn wedding ular than it is to -day. In religion was • solemnized at the home of Mr. he seas a Methodist and in „politicsand Mrs. T. B. Boyes, Centralia on while his leanings were Conservative Wednesday the 21st, at high noon he was more or less independent. In when their only daughter, Verda his younger days he was a good May was united" in marriage to sportsman, fond of the rod and,,,gttxx Elmer Neil Wilson youngest son of and was one of the finest of rifle Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson og 524 Talbot shots. His wife, whose . maiden St. London. The ceremony was per - name was Harriot Lomas,' predeceas- formed by Rev. W. M. Kiteley, eas- ed hint about four years. He is tor of Centralia United Church and survived by three daughters and one Mrs. G. F. Penwarden, cousin of son, Mrs. W. J. Carling and Saxon TrIOC1�lY LEAGUE FORMED town; Mrs. G. H. Tom, of Van- the groom"' played the wedding , A Wresting of representatives march The bridal party stood from Hensall, Exeter, Zurich, axedi- ton and Dashwood, was held in the Metropolitan Hotel, Exeter, recently to draft out rules and appoint an executive for 1925 and 1926 hock- ey .season at which the following rules were drafted and officers elect- ed: President, G. Cochrane, Ex- eter; vice-pres. E. Geiser, Dash- wood; sec'y-treas., I. E. Bates, Hen - sail; management committee with above officers, L. O'Brien, Zurich; P. Morlock, Crediton. Rules: O.H. A. to govern throughout in all „ 'Roaster Week Buy Your Roaster This Week Black Iron Roasters 95c. Aluminum" Roasters $2.45 Aluminum Roasters $3.00 Ever Roasters Wear X6.00 Granite Roasters $1.35 & $1.65 "r •. IIil; ,; '1 J (�..•-- j, d 4 Stoves and Heaters Quebec Heaters from $20. up Quebec Cookers from' $42. Qnebec Coopers with Iles.. 60. Ranges fromu ., fes y135 00 p and Hand Rianges $15.00' - 6ANNER . I,r $� ''' Move Pipes 25c, Elbows 30c, Stove Boards, Collars, Dampers 4 .., •.. e Al ll ,1. 18, Inch Stinson Pipe Wrenches Reg. $3.00 for $2.50 14 InchStinson ;f.'xpe Wrenches ltoga $2.00 for $1.75 • T NSMITliHN d I N(I -AND I'I,UMrIiNG1 ea a y s Hardware$ Pam t Sore ^ J Miss Olive Hern is quite ill at St. Josq'lih's Hospital, London. She ha been there for two weeks. BIRTHS TRUMPER: In Exeter, on Tuesday, October 27th, to Rev. A. A. and Mrs. Trumper, a son. KEOUGH—In Stephen on Monday, October 19th, to Mr. and Mrs. A. Keough, a daughter. COLLINS—In Stephen, on Sunday, October 25th, to Mr. and Mrs. Tim Collins, a daughter. MARRIAGES JERVIS—WITMER—A.t the Evan- gelical parsonage, Zurich, on Oct. 21, by Rev. Mr. Dengis, Adell Mrs. Maude, daughter of Mr,and +.Its. n Siyvaug er n s Witmer Zurich, to Wil- fred C. Jervis, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Jervis of Goderich township.. F.p DEATHS' FITTON—In Exeter, on Thursday, October 22nd, Thomas Fitton, aged 88 years, 2 months. IN MEMORIAM PASSMORE—In ever loving•meinory of our dear father, who entered 'into rest October 28,1923. WILSON-13OYES STORES 11,EMtliNf OPEN We understand, •that the business places of Exeter will remain open ,101 on Thurbday, but that everyone will See our special offer in Ii'lq� be given the opportunity of voting, Vases and Jardinieres. Thee$IRK' Japan earthenware and well dep3.i ated. SPECIAL CONSERVAT1v1d MEETING A Liberal -Conservative meeting•. was held in the Exeter Opera House, Tuesday evening, A large crowd was present and considerable enthus- iasm was shown. Addresses were delivered by Mr. W. J. McLaren, of Victoria B. C., Mr. N. W. Trewar- tha, M. L. A., of Clinton, 141'r. Chas. Middleton, president of the Conserv, ative Association in South . Huron and the candidate, Mr. J. J. Merner; The tariff came in for considerable discussion. Mr. W. R. Elliott made a very able chairman. • PLOWING MATCH The 'plowing match undert he au- spices of the Exeter District branch of the Ontario • Plowman's Associa- tion was held on the farm of Mr. C. Frayne, Thames Road, on Wednes- day last. The weather was far from ideal and consequently the en- tries were not as large as they oth- erwise would have been. The land, however, was in pretty fair shape for plowing and some fine work was done. During the afternoon a large number of spectators were present. The following is the list of prize winners. High ,, cut plow, Robert Doig; open in sod, Peicy Passmore, Oliver Sureres; open in stubble, E. Shapton,Orville Steinbach, John Elphinstone; riding plow, Roland Williams; tractor in sod, Ernest Pym, Gordon McDonald. Specials, best crown in sod, Percy Passmore; best finish in sod, Oliver Sureres; best crown in stubble, Earl Shapton best finish in stubble, Orville Stein- bach; best plow team, Percy Pass- more; best team and equipment, Ro- land Williams; Youngest plowman, Orville Steinbach; best plowed land in field, Percy Passmore. SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION The fifteenth annual convention of Usborne and Exeter Sunday schools was held in Caven church on Wednesday of last week. There was a good attendance. .The devotional services were conducted by Rev, Jas. Foote, pastor of the convention church. In the afternoon the ad- dress by Rev. G. M. Chidley on the educational evangelism created a keen w interest. Discussion. -°followed by Revs. Foote, Clysdale, Sheppard, McIntosh. Rev. C. F. McIntosh rep-. resenting O.R.E.C., gave a talk on different phases of the work as he charted the schools of the district. In the evening, the song service was conducted by President Moodie, and the devotional exercises by Rev. F. E. Clysdale. „.Officers elected: President, Win. Moodie; vice-presi- dent, B. W. P. Beavers; secretary- treasurer, J. M. Southcott; auditor, J. H. Jones. Department superinten- dents, children's division, Mrs. H. E. Livingstone; boys' division, Rev. H. E. Livingstone; girls' division, Miss Alina Harding; young people, W. G. Medd; adult and home, G. S. Howard; teacher training, Rev. F. E. Clysdale; missionary, Mrs. Chas. Johns; temperance, Mrs. G. Freck- ieton. Rev. H. E. Livingstone gave an address on "Loyalty to the Sun- day School," which was well receiv- ed, and full of helpfut thoughts. Rev. C. F. McIntosh followed with a splendid address on "Four Books, Jesus Knew." The next convention will be at Elhuville. couver and Mrs. G. H. Hughes, of unattended ander an attractive arch Montreal. The funeral, private, of evergreens decorated with sweet was held Saturday afternoon from alyssum and white bells. The the home of his son-in-law, Mr. W. bride who was given in marriage J. " Carling, interment in the Exeter by her father; wore a graceful gown cemetery. of cocoa- Canton crepe, trimmed with sand gold lace and wore the THE LATE SAMUEL GIDLEY ' groom's gift a beautiful necklace of pearls, and carried a handsome Mention was made last week of bouquet of Ophelia roses and valley the death of Mr, Samuel, Gidley of liliies and ferns. Immediately after Blyth, son of Mr, Richard Gidley, the ceremony congratulations were f Exeter. The deceased was aged j extended to the happy couple, after 65- years and was one of the most Which the guests present sat down games together with the following prominent residents of Blyth. De- to a delicious wedding dinner, the (1) That each team deposit five dol - ceased in decorated with dining room being g ill for over two with the ee-Trea.. had been•/are .($5.00) S y 5 years, following a paralytic stroke. pink and white streamers. Follow- s that they fulfill all obligations set During his illness he lost all power ing the wedding dinner Mr. and down by the committee of manage - of speech. For many years he con- Mrs. Wilson left on a short trip to nient; said deposit to be made iat Hamilton and Niagara Falls, the least two weeks before first sched ule game. (2) That the deposit money be forfeited in case of a team defaulting a , game and money be paid to visiting team. (3) That a team once defaulting a game must pay an other dollars ($5.00) to again enter league. (4) That no player be eligible to play unless he be a home boy and has lived there within or hasaspecialper- WOMEN'S vt in oneyear INSTITUTE 11of the Metro- PASSMC)RE—In ever loving memory, at Blyth and Russe � _ � mit from. the local board of. manage - of our dear mother, who entered politan Life Insurance Co„ London; About thirty ladies attended the meat. (6) That all players be sign into rest November 6th 1924.. four daughters, Mrs. A. McVittie, regular meeting of the Women's In- ed up and a list thereof in the hands ,The silent grief that's in the heart, Hespeler; Mrs. D. Somers, Wing- statute held on Tuesday evening at of the secretary at least two weeps Wing - No human life can trace ham; Edythe of Toronto and Pearl the home of Miss ITinarilan. Five before first; schedulegame. (6) For many an aching heart is hid That each club appoint a referee Behind a smiling face. and that no home man referee a Sadly missed by family No, 303, A. P. i A M, th various Coxkrmxttees at wotic. Mrs, game either at home or away where his home team is partaking in the '. game. (7) That in case of a dis- pute between teams regarding ref- erees the committee of management appoint a referee and teams must be satisfied. (8) That referees rc-1 celve three dollars ($3,00) and et- ; penses for oaclt league game. (9 ) That a protest must be accompanied by the 511111 of five dollars ($5,00), ducted a ,clothing and furnishing business, and was `one of the best known men in the district. He was leader of the Blyth band and the United church choir. He has been a resident of the community for over 40 years., In politics he was a The young couple were the recipi- a beautiful and useful nt of many bea t ents y s tauncli Conservative. In 1881 he _ ifts. Taman, . toRebecca. ma married, was ma r with two him,w who survivessons, t ct the business b conducts s h r � o c Harvey, bride travelled in a navy poiret twill suit, with squirrel chocker and sand -hat. On their return they will take up their residence on the grooms farm and Con. McGillivray. CARD OP THANES Mr. john G. Young and family wish to thank their many friends and neighbors for '`the kindness shown them in their recent sad bereave- ment: CARD OF THANKS The family of the date Thos. Fits tort desire to express their 'sincere thanks tothe t many friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy during Ms, l"itton's 111 ness and death. at home. The funeral was held new members were enrolled. ' Fav - under the ausirices of Blytli lodge, orable reports were given from the and , el ser- vice at the home being taken by W Powell was appointed delegate Rev. Dr. Parnby of Queen street to the convention to be held in Lon- United church. Interment Was don next Week. Many humorous niad.e in 'union .cemetery. stories were Old in answer to the roll call. Mrs.„ E. Harvey gave a reading on Halloween legends and istousIL ILS- .OIN1ton customs.” Other numbers which A mouse caused some consterna- added to the evening's enjoyment tion at the services in James St. were an instrumental solo by Miss church on Sunday.. Itt the morning May Abbott and a vocal duet by it played, around the feat of the Mrs. Thos, Dimity and Miss 'i.eta Which, if sustained, will be refund-, it 1 'ithe evening it. Rowe. Beautifal Hallowe'en 'dee- ed aild if lost must be forfeited ,by choir members and x'1 frolicked among the aPeWS. Numbers Orations were very attractive; and the party or parties protesting. (10) We also . have a fine line of Christmas • Gifts from 50c to $5.00 also Personal Christmas Cards -- and.Greeting Wards from 5 to 15c. Waateh and Clock Repairing Gus*• anteed at the Watch. Hospital S. B. TAYLOR HOMELIKE BREAD Just a few reasons why our Bread has the sweetness, fresh- ness, wholesomeness of home- made Bread— We claim that the best of everything is none too good, and never use substitutes. We insistupon just the sort of spotless, . shining— c-ieanliness you like in your own kitchen. We use e. formual that assures f the top-notch of Bread -good- ness. That's why Lockwood's Better Bread —is as tasty a loaf as mother ever baked at home in the old days. (Ask Your Grocer For It) j W. H. LOCKWOOD BAKER EXETER ONTARIO HALLOWE'EN MASQUERADE 'ANCE — ON — THURS., OCT. 29 Friday and Saturday OCTOBER 30th and 31st r'litST NATIONAL PICITURE , "Women on the Jury" Featuring an Ail Star Caste USUAL COMEDY. POLLING TO -DAY To -day, Thursday is Polling Dap for the Federal Election. Let every- one who has a vote exercise their eaa franchise. CAVEN GUILD A very interesting meeting of the Young People's Guild was held . on. Monday evening, October 26th when. the programme was in charge of the literary committee. " Miss Jeckell introduced the subject for the even ing by giving a short address on the life of Dickens. Papers were then given on one of .his most pop- ular writings, "David °Copperfield by Wilfrid Turnbull, Harry Anderson, Gladys Hamilton, Mabelle Strang and Lloyd Shier. "Roll call was re- sponded to by 54 members and 4 new members were enrolled. The General Public, Ladies and Gentlemen Perhaps wou've heard the reply' y' of • the simple -hearted English gar- dener front whom an American Tra- veller eller had tried. to "buy"the see v p secret of the velvety lawns on the Estate where he was employed: "We rolls 'ems, sir, for a hundred years." It isn't quite as easy as that, to make flour of the same quality as Harvey's various brands; but on the principle of staying by the job and maintaining our standards, year is and year' out, the old gardener and we have much in common,' Our materials are right,: we bu',;�. Wheat, we use the ' b st the finest w Ca,i, e manufacturing methods and we h[a e the interest of ottr dustoners always in view. This is the flour that will. give you an A 1 quality of .Bread, Buns, Biscuits or Pastry. Try it. tree our Manitoba's test for br:ead., It will be a delightful experience for n dcandle..light,That referee call all games at % - lunch was serve by r a ce of its res tin lisful n0 n you. sat b wig p enee while others were none too coin- which together with the glowing o'clock sharp, 'With players then y fortable. It finally met its doom bo- enibers of the fire plate, added to available[ (11) Standard tool 1CO.,,. the Hallowe'en spirit. nets must always be used. *OW) men. heath.the toot. of One of the