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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1926-6-10, Page 1eesseeme 1DXETEXETER ESTARLISIII,ED 1873 1 AM4LCAMAT %R ADVOCATE, ESTAALX8HED 1887DECEMB R 1st, 19114 884. se eery eseesesteess EXETER, ONT, THURSDAY MORNING, JTJNE 10th, 1.26 FIFTY-THIRD YEAR NO, 2780 . y JrII�IrrIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIHII�IIIr�lll(IIIrIIIIIIurIIIIIIIII111111�I�IIINIIIrIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII�IIIIUNIIIIIlilllllllllflllllllrf��IIUIII�1 This• store closes every Wednes day afternoon during themonths of June, July and August.perSilk Hosier 5 , MOM UMW T NINNIM NMIM ene AMMO 2„ $1.50 Pair -. $1.50 Pair Superstar is the best vale° in; pure thread hosiery on the market,, equal to any we have ever parried at $2.00 a pair. Enormous production only permits this wonderful duality stocking to retail at $1.50 a pair., We have 17 different shades in ,stock, Wear Guaranteed. Special Sale -of Towels LOT NO. 1.---10 Dozen beautiful quality fancy Turkish towels large yam. size regularly. 0.25 in all colors on sale at 98e. each LOT NO.2.-10 Dozen as above regularly $1.00 quality for 79e. each MINN MIMEO i MINIMMINNOamilm MINIM NNMN MOMINI MEMAMMO MEM MOM 411111111 ANIMMIS ammo MINIMAMOMMEM MIME A▪ MMO MINIM MNIM NNININE > _ NIMMIN ummn N ENINN MINION NENIM tONIMNI House . Dresses at 98c each 5 dozen good quality gingham house -dresses regularly $1.25 each ' for 98c. Table Linen -1 piece heavy quality unbleached pure linen damask for June selling at 98c. yard. Extra Special -5 only, sets pure Irish linen table cloths with half dozen napkins, to match good large size nicely bordered for gift pur- poses regularly $8.50 set for Jnne selling to clear at $6.75 set. New Summer Dresses The summer dresses are here in voiles, crepes, etc. We have over one hundred dresses to select from. House-'urnispings We can save you money on rugs, linoleums, congoIeum rugs, win- dow blinds draperies, curtain rods, etc. �. Fleet Foot Outing Shoes Crepe Sole Running Shoes: Tennis Shoes Bathing Shoes a Sandals Big Variety Sport .:Oxfords and Slippers NEW STRAW HATS NEW HATS AND CAPS a' PHONE 32 Jones & IM▪ MO mmm N INON N ONA MINN W YNN >_ MINN NMENN ONION MINN MINN MINIM Nomml MINN C mem mom lam .� PROPERTY TRdNSPEB Mrs. Elizabeth :llohde, of Hensall, has purchased the propety of tile. late Richard Crusher and intends to move to Exeter in the fall. OBJOKENS HATCHED' IN TREE 30 'VET FROM GROUND Mr. Cecil Walker, of Stephen, has a rock hen that prefers to rear her young with the fowls of the air and for three years she has made a nest in the branches.of a tree that over- shadows the house, about thirty feet from the ground. This year she laid eight eggs in the nest and last Week brought fourth eight little chicken After- bringing forth her young the old hen :bundled them out of the nest and they fell unhurt into the grass below' ;and she now struts proudly around with her young brood. LARGE DEER HAS BEEN SEEN 'NEAR EXETER a„ .A. large deer has been seen run- ning at large by several in this community. Mr. Chas. Godbolt, while wokring in a field on his farm east of Exeter wassurprised to zee the animal come .into the field in ,which he was working. On -being startled it started; off clearing the. fences easily. A deer was seen on the farms of Mr. . Sem'1 Jory and 1VIr. A. J. Penhale in Stephen. One is also reported as being seen on a farm in West McGillivray. It is al- together likely .that it is the same deer that is wandering in the dis- trict. • COUNTY COUNC[ L NOTES REV. D. MCTAVISH Who comes to . James St. United church as pastor for the next con- ference year. • Local News Mr. W. H.' Lockwood has remod- elled his ice-cream parlor and has installed an up-to-date soda foun- tain. The refrigeration system is run by electricity and does away with the work and worry of ice. Messrs. James Morley and M. F. Madman are to be congratulated on having passed with honors their fin - At, the County Council meeting al years at Osgoode Hall, Toronto. held' last week, 1VIr. William Coates, The former has taken a position for of Usborne, Mr. Chas. NlcDone 1,of the summer in the office of Mr. L Hensall, and Mr, William Stewart, R. Carling. of Ashfield Township were appoint- The hydro linemen are making ed County Valuators. They are to splendid progress with the work of make a valuation of the property of changing the system between Exeter the different municipalities of the and Dashwood for the purpose of supplying Grand Bend with power. It is expected that Grand Bend will be linked up by July lst. The I. O. O. F. wound up a suc- cessful term Tuesday evening when they exemplifiedthe third degree on three candidates. Following the business of the evening short ad- dresses were delivered and refresh- ments were served. THE SICK .=r County of Huron, for County assess- ment purposes, and; to report to the County Council in', December. The proposal to pave the highway from. Clinton to Goderich was voted down, but owing to the poor quality of gravel :to repair.. the road at the west end the 'highway will he pav- ed from. Goderich to Taylor's corn- er, a distance . of 15 miles. The County Council intend holding their annual picnic on Wednesday, June 16th at Bayfield: This is a very popular event and is looked forward to with a great deal of interest. mom Nmg INNIM Mom IINNYM PHONE 32 ��ouuiuuurumuuruuuuruiruirrumuiuuiruuuu�uiuiuru imuur�uuiiiuuui��miuuuuuu�iuruurmuurnrriurnrriui�j i Use Perfecto Ready Mixed Paint in the Following Colors Only WHITE CREAM GREY GREEN. RED BROWN $1. per qt., $1.90 per 1-2 gal., $3.50 per gallon MINIM SOON BE FLY TI1VlM' Screen Doors from $2.45 up • screen' .,Windows ,46 Cents, Screen. wire ,Blacke'and Gal- vanized. Johnson's Electric Floor Polisher Have you tried it? We rent for $2.000 per day, and" $1.25_ for half day. Reduced Prices on Johnson's. Wax 1 lb. Tin .75 2 lb. Tin 1.50 .4' lb. Tin- " ' 2.90 .° Liquid wax '45c, 85c and $1.50 Lawn Mowers Maxwell Lrtwn Mower better frost', $10,00 up. Tothing mommomoin BASEBALL SUPPLIES Gloves, Mitts, . Bats, Balls, Tennis Supplies. Fishing yadkle 'Jemmies a.n s Hardware & Paint Store 1 1EING AGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. John Kleinfeldt,�ef Hibbert, announce the engageto nt of their daughter Ethel Lovina Mr. Franklin David Bruce, of t. klib- `laert, the marriage take 'Wage to 1 ntli. tlTi"S x1'1.6 ('ARTA O1" TRA101ICS.. Mr. Thomas Break and family, of 'Osborne, vesh to express 'tbelic sin :cora thanks, to the many usiugaboava• and faiends for their kind assistance and sympathy,during their recent .bereavement and also for the many f?oral tributes. CAM) OF THANKS Mr. Samuel Dining e and famil ffi n desire ID express their grateftil ap-. preelatrbn to the many friends end neighbors for their kindness Pend sympathy euring their recent be- r;v�en�+it y, HYDRO NOTICE - Hydro. y users of Hensall, 'Zurich, Dashwood, Crediton, Centralia. and Exeter, will _ please note.. that the power will be off next Sunday from l 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tlie Public Utilities C7ommission ,S HAPT ON-• At Dr. Fletch er s -lips- pital, on. Saturday, June 5th, to Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred H. Shapton, a son, Winston Clair PRESZCATOR—At Cromarty, . on May 30th, to Mr. and Mrs. Fred. .Preszcator, of Stephen, (nee Flora Kleinfeldt) a son. BROKENSHIRE —. At Fergus on Tuesday, June 1, to Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Brokenshire, a daughter. WILKIE—At Grand Bend, on May 30th, Ito Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Willtie a daughter. HARRISON... In: Fullerton Tp., on June 4th, to Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Harrison, a son. O'BRIEN—In Zurich, on Friday, June 4th, to Mr. and Mrs. Lennis O'Brien' (nee . Mary Fairburn) 'a Son. BIRTHS DEATHS DILLING—In Tuckersmith; lot 7, con.• 2, on June 4th, Mary Emma' Kestle, beloved wife of Samuel L. :Dining, aged 66 years, 10 months and 27 days BROCK—In Usborne, on Sunday, June 6th, Etna Rosalee Copeland' beloved wife of Thomas C. Brock aged 38 years,, 6 months and 15 • days SPARKS—In Herman, on Tuesday, June8th, Mrs, Alexander Sparks, in her 61 st year. CARD OF THANKS Mrs, Prouty and fancily desire express their sincere thanks' to the many neighbors and, friends for kindness shown and expressions of sympathy during their recent be- reavement and also to those who loaned autos IN MEMORIAM STEWART—In inning Inemery of Frederick Charles Stewart, who was called home June 9t1i, 1925. Death cannet divide nor sever, or The bindingcords- Ovtl i , .I He is resting sweetly with Jesus, In' that beautiful honkie above. Always remembered by wife, sone t MEDAL CONTEST The W.C. T. ZF:` conte t was held' in MathSt. Church Friday evening, June 4th, Rev E. Clysdale in the chair. The contestants in elocu- tion were, Mack Ratcliffe, Jean Pilon Grafton Cochrane, Eric Main and Margaret Martin; vocal, Miss Mc- Namee, Miss Helen Dignan, Miss Reta Rowe, Mr. W. Davis. and Mr. W. Cutbush. Instrumental num- bers were rendered by Miss Dignan, Misses 'Medd and Mr. Robert Gam - brill. The Main St. orchestra gave the opening and closing numbers. Money prizes for the best essays from the High and Public School students were presented by Rev. E. Sheppard as follows: Upper School, lst Gordon Fowler; 2nd Mies galas Morlock. Middle School, 1st Eugene Howey. Lower School; 1st Alex. Addison; 2nd Helen Hicks;' 3rd Martin • Johns. Public School Sr., 1st Muriel Kay, 2nd Ruby Stone, Sr., 1st Howard Kerslake, 2nd Ruby Pomfret. Mrs.• Wickwire and Miss Murray presented medals to the 'winners, Miss Helen Dignan, vocal, and Eric Main in elocution and a maple leaf emblem to the loosers. Great praise was given en to Miss Murray who had donee so much in the training. God Save, the King and prayer, by Rev. E.' Sheppard closed the meeting. THE LATE MRS. DILLING The death took place on the 2nd concession of Tuckersmith, on Fri- day last of Mrs. Samuel L. Dining, following an illness of a couple of weeks with pneumonia. Her condi- tion hacl been critical for a number of days. Mrs. Dilling's maiden name was Mary Emma Kestle, aged 66 yearte 10 months • and 27 days.- She days.She 'was, the eldest slaughter of the late Charles and Rebecca Kestle, and was born, nearSharon in Stephen Township. For the past 27 years the family have resided in Tucker - smith. Besides her bereaved hus- band she is survived by three child- ren, Mrs. Maurice Quante, of Exeter Austin, of Usborne and Wilbur, at home. Three sisters and two broth- ers also survive, Josiah Kestle, of Exeter; Edward, of Usborne; Mrs. Jeffrey Fisher, of Usborne; Mrs. Paul Coates and Mrs. E. A. Amy, of Exeter. The funeral was, held on Monday afternoon conducted by her pastor, Rev. A. Sinclair, who spoke in warn. terms of her splendid char- acter and her devotion to the church. Interment was made in Exeter Cemetery. Dr. T. Allen Sweet, of Hamilton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Sweet and a grandson of Mr. >r"', GilI, of town,. won the gold medal in his final year in medicine at Toronto University in a class of 193 students Dr. Sweet has been a brilliant scho- lar, having matriculated at the age of seventeen. At the end of his fourth year it medicine he was one of five students to win a member- ship in the A.O.A. honor ined�iCai fraternity of the university, and se- cured his gold. key. .The honor is in `an year five awarded only to y re et stand - ng e 11 avin the 1 8' g. g g ng during a period of four years The rectuirements to win the ,;old nodal' are very exacting and he isF he first graduate in several ;fears aril daughters. to Win this honor. Mr. Alex. MeFalls, of • Usborne, I continues to improve. • The little son • of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Cann, of Usborne, is quite ill. -Ross, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Ward, is ill with pne;t- monie. Mrs. Robt. Harney is confined to her home with the flu, but is im- proving. Mr....and Mrs. Sam'i Ross have both been i11 with the flu but are im- proving. Miss Dorothy Grassick, who- has been ill with sleeping sickness is im- proving nicely, Mr. J. G. Jones, who has been ill, has made splendid progress during the past week. Mrs. Sam'i Passmore, who is re- covering from an attack of the -flu is visiting in Usborne. Mr. W. J. Bissett was taken ill on Monday and is confined to his home suffering with the flu. Master Win. Wilson, son of Mr.. and Mrs. C. L. Wilson, who has been seriously ill with pneumonia at Dr. Fletcher's Hospital, is improving nicely Miss Madeleine Dearing has been confined to her home through ill- ness and is threatened with pneu- monia. Mr. Wm.ar has d h s beenerro.ri S y r11 at his home suffering- from the flu. At time of writing' he is in a critical condition, but is holding his own. Master Thomas Ellerington, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ellerington, who has been seriously ill. with pleuro -Pneumonia, is now getting along nicely. '• Mrs. Wm. Fremount Towne, of Toronto was called here Saturday last owing to 'the serious illness of her sister, Mrs. Nina Kathleen Mac- Kenzie, also of .Toronto, who has spent the winter at the home of Mr. Thos. Fisher. Mrs. MacKenzie was taken to Victoria Hospital, London, on Sunday by Dr. Graham. Mrs. Towne accompanied her and will re- Plain with her in London. DIED IN USBORNE The sympathy ,, f this community was stirred on Sunday when it was learned that Mrs. Thos. C. Brock, of Usborne, had passed away in the prime of life, she being 38 years, 6 months and 15 days. A little baby boy, stillborn, came into the home on Thursday and this was followed by an operation by Dr. Stevenson, cif London, in an effort to save the Mother's life, but she passed away On Sunday and on Tuesday mothet and• babe were laid to rest in the ! Exetercemetery, a large concourse of sorrowing friends attending the funeral. Mrs. Brock's maiden name was Etna Rosalee Copeland. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. • R. R. Copeland, of St. Marys, formerly of IKirkton, For a number of years Mr., and Mrs,Brock and family re- sided in Exeter purchasing a farm near IKirkton about four years ago. Besides her bereaved husband elle is survived by four ehil'dron, Greta, Russell, Florence and Verna, and in addition to her parents five brothers and two sisters are also left to mourn her loss, viz: Mrs. Ed, Stone, Mrs. 'f t, Bain of , t. of Usborne r s. Vn 13 '� , , Marys, Gordonn C o eland of Lan- sing, Mich.; Elgin, or St. Ms.rys; Arlow and Oscar, of Ttirkton and Earle. of. Alberta. The sympathy of all go out to the bereaved In itheir hem. of affliction, , 'You've Tried The Rest— Now Get The Best Grant's Excel Bread 'Rich in Vitarnines; !Wholesome and Delicious. Bread is 'Your Best' Food --Eat More of zt. Buns and Fancy Cakes Grant's Bakery Exeter MONSTER. PICNIC The Liberal -Conservative Association of Western Ontario in conjunc- tion with The Liberal -Conservative Association of Huron County will hold a monster basket picnic at BAYFIELD Wednesday, June 23rd at one o'clock Speakers of the day will be Hon. G. HOWARD FERGUSON, K.C. Prime Miniser of Ploy. of Ontario Hon. W. H. PRICE, K.C.,L.L.B. Tress of the Province of Ontario Hon. CHARLES MCCREA, K.C. Minister of Mines of the Provence of Ontario PROGRAM Oki SPORTS will commence at one p.m. Among which will be a . Soft Ball Match, Baby Show, and a special prize will be awarded to the oldest Conserva- tive on the grounds; also a special prize for the largest Conservative family in attendance. BAND IN ATTENDANCE Hot water supplied free• of charge No Charge for parking autos EVERYBODY WELCOME "God Save. the King" LET US HELP. YOU TO SEE BETTER. Need of glasses is why many olail& ren -are backward at school. Little eye troubles neglected tom, day become the big ,eye troubles tee morrow. Temporary use of glasses now ej' save peihmainent -use later; Our examination will tell whether: or not you need glasses. S. Fitton Phone . 75w. OPTOMETRI Goderich will celebrate Dominion Day. Frank 0 Brien, of Staffa, was reg+ cently elected president of the Laye men's Association of the 'London: Conference of the United church. MIIMIINNONNOMMNI Our Skilled Bakers —know well the art of baking nutrition and deliciousness in- to every tasty loa,. They don't trust to luck. But. day after day give you bread of uniform goodness in Lockwood's Better Bread Their spick-and-span white uni- forms are just 'another evidence. of the fresh, clean sweetness of your bread. Ask your grocer for the loaf that brings you biggest Food Value in tempting form. W. H. LOCKWOOD BAKER EXETER en. ONTARIO SEBIALL H N A .L vs. EXETE... MONDAY, JUNE 14 THIS PROMISES TO BE A SNAPPY GAME AS THE - TEAMS ARE EVENLY MATCHED. IF YOU WANT TO SEE A REAL GAME SEE THIS ONE. WINNER OF LUCKY TICKET WILL RECEICE A VALUABLE PRIZE, Musical Contest and Festival to be held at EXETER, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30th OPEN TO ALL AMATEURS VOCAL ADULT CLASS 1"—Soprano "Where the Bee Sucks." (Arne.) 2—Mezzo Soprano: "Roses in June." (Record:.) 3—Contralto: "When the Tide Comes In." (Barnby.) 4—Bass or Baritone: "Killarney" or "Asleep in the Deep 5—Tenor.. "Sunrise and lou.„ 6—Vocal . Duet: Any Classic Selection. 7—Vocal Quartette: Any Classic Selection. VOCAL=OHILDREN'S CLASS 1—Solo: Any Classic Selection. PIANO 1 -Primary: Any Selection from Conservatory Edition. 2—Adv. Primary: "Minuet in G." (Beethoven) 3—Elementary: "Rondo in F." (Beethoven.) 4—A --Intermediate: "Allegro Ansel." (Mendelssohn) 5—B—Intermediate: "Last Hope." (Gottschalk.) 6—Avanced•Intermeriate: "Restless Nights." (Heller.) 7—A. --Senior: "Melody in F." (Rubinstein and I1 Trovatore Dorn.) 8—B--•Senior:"Harmonious Blacksmith." (Handel.) 9—Advanced Senior "Rondo Brilliant." (Weber.) 10—Diploma A.L.0:M.: "Moonlight Sonata." (Beethoven.) PIANO DUETS AND TRIOS 1—Elementary P. Duet: "Any Classic or Semi-Classie. 2—Advanced P. Duet: "Waves of the Ocean." (Blake.) 3 -Advanced P. Trio: Any Advanced Selection. SPECIAL VOCAL. CHORUS (OWN SELECTION) At Least 8 Voices ' SPECIAL PIANO ' Junior Grade Piano Solo—Own Selection. Senor Grade Piano Solo --Own Selection, r!3 EMORY CLASS P. Solo: "Happy Farmer." (Schumann.) FLUTE CLASS 1 -Solo: Any Selection. 2—Elementary Selection: In group of 4 oontestants. 3—Advanced: In group of 4 contestants, VxOLIN CLASS 1 ---,Advanced Senior: "Swiss Air and Gentle Zitella." (Ambrose+,) 2—Senior: "In Old California." To be performed entirely in the third position. 3—Intermediate: `Believe Me if all Those Endearing Young Charms." 4—Eleni nte;ry (under 12 years) : "Romanee in G." chosen from Preps atory manuals. 5 --•-Orchestra, at least 5 instruments, (viol: ns,) Own selection --ii, slow` movement; B, lively movement. �- ny her orchestra' Owo selection--• 6—Any y of A, slow movement; )3, liver movement. C 1,ASSES NOT ,041 EN These Instruments ;Flawing liven but Recently Introdueea GUITAR. 1—Solo. Own ,selection. SAXOPHONE 1 --Advanced. "In a Monastery Garden" 2—Saxophone Sextet. 131,1ST 'ESSAY (Written) Open to music teatchers, students, or anyone interested in inti "Why Music should take a peominent place in Education" Entry fee 50c; additional entries 10e only .tmi:registration. A testants receive free admission to evening festival. There will be qu' fudges frit the occasion and prizes awarded. Entry fee to be Dag Saturday, .lune 2Eith, adclro-rsed "Contest", INtITX''1''t" T`E (W 14 ISIcAL PROGRESS, X`l.'7eliNIS Further earrtioularr in kept Week's �1ettitlen.