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We have now on display the finest range of
Christmas merchandise we have ever shown
It will be no trouble for you, to solve the per-
plexing Christmas Gift problem. here. Coil e
early
and we will be. glad to have you look
ver our lines. , e will be glad to set y
selections made, until wanted. GIVE USEFUL GIFTS.
$1�t�
Silk Underwear for Ladies
Silk undergarments are a much appreciated Christmas Gift. We
have a beautiful range of silk knitted' vests, bloomers, slips, and night-
gowns in popular colors and reasonable prices.
Good Quality Sweaters
We have sweaters for every member of the family, for infants
right up to the large sizes. We have a very large range to select
from in the latest styles.
A for et
Ladies,' Misses'
OF —
ur Sale
Children's Coats
Many have taken advantage Of our sale of coats. We still have a
fine line of coats to choose from at real bargain prices: See our girl's
coats at only $5.00 each.
We also have a large stock of ladies' coats in large sizes at „real
bargain prices.
Ladies' Muskrat Coat, Only one left to be sold at a real bargain.
Big Values in Overcoats
Greys -- Navy . Fancy Shades
Priced from $25 to $35
A few Overcoats at $5 to $19
About ten men's overcoats, smaller sizes just the thing for every-
day, wear. price $5 to $.10. ..Men's Fur Coats, Mackinaw Coats and
Sheep Lined Coats. We carry a good range of these.
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REV. A. A, , MP? R CLOSES
SUCCESS +"UL MINISTRY IN
EXETER
On Sunday last Rev. A, A. Trump-
er, L. Th., occupied .. the pulpit of
Trivitt Memorial church for the last
time as rector. Witli iVirs, Trumper
and family he is leaving this week
for Windsor where h will commence
his new duties ase rector of St.
Paul's church. A lai"ge congregation.
was present Sunday •; vening to hear
his farewell message,- Caven Presby-
terian church having' closed for the
;= occasion. After delivering a verye
timely and thoughtful Message, Mr.
,A.„ Trumper referred briefly to the
= pleasant association% he and his
.family have `enjoyed: both with the over 635.
members of the Perish and the'
W; citizens of the con{3hunity. He is
closing a ministry of�`ever ton years,
which has been the "most happy ten ' POLITICAL MEETINGS
years of his life, and be thanked all Several
who had in any way,"helped to ;hake political meetings have
his ministry a success. During the been held eduring niug theep ast�we s held
years of his ministry Exeter Mr. Friday the interests of Mr. A. H. Neel),
Tramper has not only - won, a eon -
of
Conservative candidate. La ipite
spot in the hearts of his own eon-
gregation but he has°;won the esteem of the inclement weather the Town
Hall was filled and •stirring speeches
were delivered by the, candidate, al-
so Rev. Maj. IVfcKegney, of St. Johns
and Maj. Howden, of London. Mr.
W. J. Carling acted as chairman. On
Saturday evening a meeting was
held in the Town Hall in the inter-
ests of Mr.' Medd, Progressive can-
didates, the hall being filled to over -
Cowing. Miss McCorkindale, who
was billed to bo present, was un-
able to be there owing to illness and
Mrs. Wallace, of Simms, gave a
very able address in her place. Ad-
dresses were also given- by Rev. T.
E. CIysdale and Rev. D. McTavish.
Mr. J. G. Staubury acted as chair-
man.
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FOWL SUPPER
The fowl supper given by the
Ladies' Aid of the James St. U ted
church en Wednesday eveningof
last week was a decided success.
Nearly a thousand people were ed.
The crowd. began to arrive early
and it was after nine o'clook b re
all had partaken of their supper.
The ladies. had things well organized
and everything passed off smoothly.
Following the supper a splendid
program was given by local talent.
Addresses were given by the cal
clergy and the Sunday school ander the leadership of W.
R. Goulding rendered some splendid
music. The proceeds amountedto
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ammaal
=,and admiration of a:.'host of citizens.
=I In thepulpit he haa'been a forceful
land eloquent speal e his sermons
always being of a ery high order,
and he has been mot faithful in the
discharge of his .dt;Lits to his con-
gregation, his miiiitrations during
times of illness or'?ereavement be
ing helpful, In thee3ife of the com-
tematem
inunity Mr. Trumper has taken an
active part. For a number of years
— he has been a member of the Board
..
of Education, and before his resigna-
tion was vice-chairman. He was
also an enthusiastic; bowler and as
such was a man ainoaig men. His
departure will be generally regret-
ted. Mrs. Trumper has also been an
active worker in the various organ-
izations of the church, particularly
among the young People. Mr, and
Mrs. Trumper and family will carry
. with them to their new field cf
labor the very best wishes, of a large
host of .friends in this community. .
Despite the unfavorable :.,weather
Oaa. of Friday night a large number of
the members and -adherents of the
Trivitt Memorial church gathered in
the School Hall toe participate in a
congregational tea;:the event being
to bid a formal farewell to their
rector, Rev. A. A. Trumper and Mrs.
Trumper, who leave this week for
their new field of labor in the bord
A3DDRESS AND PRESENTATION
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FERGUSON GOVERNMENT
RETURNED TO POWER
The Ferguson government has
been returned to power in Ontario.
Ata late hour last night the Con-
servatives held 70 seats out; of 112.
Liberals 12; Progressives 9; Liber-
a1 -Progressives 4, Independent Lib-
erals 3; Labor 1; Prohibition :1.
Government control of liquor ;viii
come into force at the next session
of parliament. Municipalities that
were dry before the O. T. A. came
into force will revert to their former
status.
Robertson, Liberal, was elected
in North Huron by over 2,000 maj.
W. G. MEDD EMOTED IN SOUTH
HURON BY OVER 100Q MAJ.
W. G. Medd, Progressive candi-
date in South Huron was elected
Wednesday over Alex I3. Neeb, of
Stephen, Conservative by over 1600
majority. The result as far as we
have been able to secure them are
as follows,
EXETER
Neeb Medd
No, 1 123 115
No. 2 109 196
No. 3 98 164
No. 4 42 41
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THE LATE W N. POWs,
Mr. William N. Powe passed away
on Thursday of last week after be-
ing ill for about three months dur-
ing Which time he suffered consider- i.
ably. His life had been in the bal-
ance for several weeks. The de-
ceased was in his 70th year. He
was born on the fourth concession of
Biddulph and lived there until the
family moved to the 2nd concession
cf Stephen about fifteen years ago.
Over six years ago lie retired from
active life and moved to Exeter
where he has been an esteemed resi-!
dent. He is survived by his be-
reaved widow whose maiden name
er city of Wrnd,!x, During the was Agnes Armitage, and two sons 1
' ev ming `thea Te'i ng was -.called to and two'daughters, Herman e,r_d. 41'r,�
order by Mr. C. H. Sanders, en ex-- Cecil Walker, of Stephen; Ewart, of
warden, who read an address and London. and Miss Hilda, at home
presented the rector with '^ purse of One brother James D. Powe lives in
gold, while Mr. Wm. Pomfret, reef- Saskatoon, Sask. The funeral was
or's, warden, presented Mr. Trumper
with a beautiful Julian Sale's club
bag on behalf• of the men of the con-
gregation and Mrs. 11. Walter, on be-
half of the ladies 'presented Mrs.
Trumper with a handsome tea ser-
yice. On behalf of himself and wife
Mr. Trumper most heartily thanked
the donors for their excellent gifts
�� =sand responded in a most feeling and
yHO $ 2 a r , f . = rttin manner. Following is the
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Arexceesueleseme.+�e�� ALVIN SILVERY ELECTassembled here tonight to bid you
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Gifts for Xmas-
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Purchases will be held until Xmas week
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Automobile Make
*The Skates
Model "C"
Men's Auto
Ladies' Auto
Pastime
'Yukon
Fucks
'Sticks.
s.
25c.
$5.00
$6A0
$3.50
$8„50,
$2.50
$1.25
10
and up
Food Choppers $1.00 and up
Meat Choppers large $3.45
Stuffing Attachments 30c.
Floor Mops $1.00, $1.25
and $2.00. Oil 25 & 50c.
COLEMAN LAMPS &
COLEMAN LANTERNS
are useful and appreciated
CHILDREN'S TOYS
See our table of cast iron toys
for the kiddies at 25c.
1(31g • Stock of Altiniiniun, Gran-
ite and Sheet Iron Roasters. •
Heaman's Iiardware.& Paint Store
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BOYfarewell and to wish you and your
S PARLIAMENT family happiness and prosperity in
Ata your new home. For the past ten
keenly contested election for years, Mr. Trumper you have been
the sixth Older Boy's Parliament in our spiritual leader. In losing you
South Huron, Alvin W. Sillery, ee we are losing one who has conduct-
Seaforth,
onduct-Seaforth, who contested the consti- ed the church services with dignity,
tuency with Alexander Addison, of who has- been indefatigable in visit-
Brucefield, was elected by a majority ing the sick and who has given us
of 56,. the total vote being 107 for sermons uniformly characterized by
Addison and 163 for Siliery. The sound sense and doctrine. Your
represented were Centralia, breadth of view, your wealth of in -
Clinton, Crediton, •Hensall, Seaforth, fiormation and withal your eloquence
Egmondville, Chiseihurst, I peen, will be remembered in Exeter for
Brucefieid, Thames Road, Dashwood, many years. Muck as we shall miss
Zurich, Winthrop, Duffs, tondos- you as our clergyman it is as a con-
boro'. and Exeter. Exeter voted 20- stant, tried and sympathetic friend
0 for Addison. e that you will be missed now. It will
also be a source of much regret on
1111 the palm e� the, *cep, of the emigre-
Trumper film 'their 'Mi°dst as a faith-
LANGFORD-VENRICE NUPTIALS gallon ;on his ,rtcciason to lose
Mrs.
A quiet wedding took place in ful member of the Guild and Ladies'
London on November 20th, when Auxiliary. Sorry as we. are to lose
Miss. W'Margaret Penrice, daughter of You both we rejoice' that you have
Mrsm.. Penrice, of town, was znar
ried to Mr. John Langford, of Lon- been given your opportunity in awider field of usefulness. We would
don. The bride has been living in ask you to accept these gifts and
London for some time. The young will venture to hope that they will
you of your friends
couple will reside on Maitland St. serve to remind
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RURONDALE W., M. I.
The Hurondale Branch of the W. I' FRAYNE GETS
I. met at'the home of Mrs. M. Bech-
ler on Thursday afternoon last. The,
meeting opened with the president.
in the chair. After singing the In -
in Exeter.
HYNDMAN TELEPHONE LINE
The Ontario Railway and Muni-
cipal Board met in the Town Hall,
stitute Ode, the Lord's prayer was Exeter, on Friday morning last for
repeated in unison. After the busi- the purpose of hearing an applrca-
ness part of the meeting of which tion by the Canada Trust Company
ten dollars was donated to the War for the approval of the sale of the
Memorial Hospital London the Hyndman Telephone Line to William
program followed. Mrs. S. McQueeii Robert Frayne, of Usborne. All
and Mrs. R. Kestle gave splendid re- parties interested were given an (*-
ports of the convention held recently portunity to be present at the hear -
in London. Miss Reta Rowe sang a ing in orderto raise any objections
solo which was enjoyed by all. A to the approval by the Board of the
demonstration on "How to give a sale to Mr. Frayne. Dr. Campbell,
Canada produced. 180, 663,783 ib.
ell butter in. 1925 and 168,048-,8.84 ib.
4:4r, chee•
se. cheese. •
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BIRTHS
97AYLOR---A:t Los Angeles, Cal., on
mber,20th, to Mr. and Mrs.
� .Nov'e
, Gordon Taylor. a son.
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OWD--Iii Exeter, on mhursday,
bl'ovetuber 25th, 'W'liliani. N. 'Powe
in its 7001 year.
hot pack” was -given by Mrs. G. Bol -
of Kirkton, representing The Blan-
ton assisted by the Misses G. Broad- shard Telephone Company, present-
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RIVERS-LARD—At the parsonage.
of the Wesley United church, Clin-
ton, on Tuesday, November 30,
Mies Helen Ladd, daughter. Of, Mr.
and Mrs. William Ladd, to` ' J 1r
truce H. Rivers, youngest son of
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rivers, of. Ex-
eter, by Rev. A. A. Holmes,
HOLLIDAY ROWE-1n Galt on
November 13th, Miss Florence
Beatrice W.
Rowe, daughter of Mr.
Gamma W. Rowe, to' Mr. Donald
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foot and It. Alexander. The meet- ed a petition to the Board Signe >y
Anthem, after which lunch was sere- above line reqsestin g the Company'
ed • by the ladies in charge. The to take over the same and run it as
g
next meeting will be' held at the a Municipal System: However, after
ing olosed by singing the National a nuauber of the subscribers of the.
held Saturday afternoon, services
being .endncted in the James Ot.
church by Rev: D. - McTavish. A very
large crowd was present -for the fun-
eral. The remains were taken to
St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye,
interment.
home of. Mk, C Allisoil, ; hearing arguments the members of
CARD 01�' T1EiCAfiTN ,
the Board decided that their approv-
al of the sale to Mr. %'rayne should
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•s of file Board a
sin the mexiibei
g..
that he would endeavor to give a•s
efficient, service to the subscribers as
that rendered by the late Dr. Ilyiid-
nian. The Canada Tr,�ist CompaiiY
was representeii by Carling 84 Mor-
ley.
!tit, Wni. Powe and family Wish
to express their sincere thanks to
the many friends and neighbors for
kindness, and syt athy (luring their
recent bereavement also to those
Who (rent flOWert4 i# 1,0aned carts.
be granted. .Mr, ! myna lit a r
for
EUGENE HOWEY WINS
ORATORICAL CONTEST
On Monday evening an oratorial
contest under the auspices of Huron
Presbytery of the' United church, was
held in the, Main St. church. Ad-
dresses were given by Eugene Howey
who represented the Main St. Young
People, and EImer Christie, who
represented James St. Mr. Howey
took as his subject "Recreation, its .
use and value," and Mr. Christie
"Motor Cars, their use and abuse."
Both delivered splendid addresses
that were interesting and edu-
cational and delivered in a manner
that mark these young men as corn-
ing platform speakers. The judges
were three High School teachers,
Miss Ross, Miss Hale and Miss
Bayne and Miss Ross in giving the
decision stated that in delivery
both speakers had been judged
equally, but for material Mr. Howey
won by a few points. Mr. Howey
will compete in the semi-finals for
the championship for the Presbytery
sometime in December. The finals
for the whole conference will be
held in London in December. The
musical part of the Monday evening
program consisted of a violin solo by
Frank Wildfong, piano duett by
Misses Helen. Dignan and Marjorie
Medd and a piano solo by Miss Ruth
Wildfong.
EXETER W. I. '
The members of the Exeter
Women's Institute met Tuesday ev-
ening in Senior's Hall for their No-
vember meeting. Reports were re-
ceived from the conveners of various
committees'and the roll call was an-
swered by "Ideas for 'inexpensive
Christmas gifts." A communication
from the children's Shelter at Gado -
rich was read thanking the Institute
for their timely donation of fruit. It
was decided to send. a Christmas
treat to the inmates of the Huron
County Home. Also to have a course
in sewing in the near .future, Calen-
dars were to be ordered from the
Armenian Boy's Farm at _ George-
town. Comprehensive reports of the
annual convention held recently in
London were given. by- Mrs. S. H.
Browning and Mise M. Harvey'. Mrs.
T. S. Woods ably demonstrated.
Italian hemstitching and Mrs. N. J.
Dore gave an interesting denionstra-
tton, o • the making of flowers. A
vocal solo by "Mrs. W. Gardiner and
and an instrumental duet by Misses -
Helen Dignan and Marjerte Medd
added much to the enjeyflieiit,of the
program. At the close of the Meet-
ing lunch was served hi Ilarvey's
ice cream parlor by the'Secial com-
mittee of .which ittr's,'; W. D. Yeo is
convener. c'
372
144 majority for Medd.
STEPHEN
Neeb
45
50
44
69
96
139
41
23
47
554.
119 majority for Medd
USBORNE
Neeb
No: 1 26
No. 2 22
No. 3 21
No. 4 40
No. 5 26
No. 6 35
No. 7 39
No. 1
No. 2
No. 3
No. 4
No. .6
No. 6
No. 7
No. 8
No. 9
209
353 majority for Medd
HAY
Neeb
No. 1 24
No. 2 18
No. 3 107
No. 4 127
35
No. 6
No. 7 38
No. 8 69
525
17 majority for Neeb
SEAFORT1:I
Neeb
No. 1 ' 77
No. C 77
No. 3 72
No. 4 70
No. 5 76
No. 6 73
445
22 raajority for Medd
CLINTON
Neeb
No. 1 127
No. 2 134
No. 3 105
No. 4 10?
473
Majority for Medd 84.
HAYFIELD
No. 1 127
Majority for Neeb 73.
TTJCKERS:3iITH
Neeb
'71
62
19
34
27
36
No. 1
No. 2
No. 3
No. 4
No. 5
No. 6
400 majority
The following are to majorities;
Medd Neeb
144
363
119
91
249
for Medd.
516
Medd
106
38
101
126
24
66
49
64
99
673
Medd
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37
54
110
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December 3rd and 4th
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Merles
81
111
120
130
120
87
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Exeter
Usborne
Stephen
Hensall
Hay
Stanley 101
Goderich Tp. 52
Hullett 400
-Clinton 84
Seaforth 22
McKillop 16
Tackersinith. 400'
Bayfield
17
1182 90
Majority for Medd. 1692
As we go to press we learn of the
death of Mrs. W. R. Davis, of Mit-
chell, mother of Mrs. Fred May, of
+- town,
ICAR da7111PS' sarDJ!IWALII AND
1 BREA1' S DOWN 1 ENCIO
1A Mr. Campbell anct gentleman
friend from London while passing
l through town in an automobile, inet
with. an accident in front.of Mr. R.
Rowe's on Saturday afternoon
last. The roads were in a slippery
condition and on one side of the
road was another auto. Some, boys
were playing hoeke' •and 1VIi, .atnp-
Bell to avoid an accident applied: ills
brakes with the result that the car
skidded and turning around jumped
the curb and crashed into the iron
fence iii front of Mr. Rowe'e home
breaking down several seetions. One
of the fenders and running board o..
the sedan were somewhat damaged
but nobody Was hurt.
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One lady was killed and several
persons injured in an explosion
which wrecked several stores in the
Wyatt Building, London, Monday
evening. Three Persons who had
been buried alive beneath the wreck-
age were rescued after heroic efforts.
The victim of the explosion ,was
Mrs. Matilda Crawford, aged 80
years.
RIVERS—LADD NUPTIALS
A quiet wedding took place at the
parsonage of the Wesley United
church, Clinton, on Tuesday, Nov.
30, when Miss Helen Ladd, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. William Ladd, of
Clinton, was united in marriage to
Mr. Brune 1'M. Rivers, youngest son of
Mr.'and Mrs. Wm. Rivers, of town,
beingperformed
ceremony
the c y p by
Rev. A. A. Holmes. - The young
couple will reside in Exeter and will
have the best wishes of many
friends.
TEMPERANCE PAGEANT
A splendid temperance pageant
was given in James Street church
on Friday eight under the auspices
of the W.C.T.U. "Miss Canada,"
seated beside "Miss Britain," was
asked about the condition of affairs
in her country. The answer was
given by a representative of each of
the nine provinces. The thought of
each province was against Govern-
ment control. Then representatives
from other parts of the empire were
called upon to give the coudition;of.;.,
temperance affairs in their lands.
The pageant was composed by Miss
McCorkindale. Each one taking part
did nobly.
DEATH OF MRS. ELLWOOD
The sad news was received by
friends hero last week of the death
of Mrs. Matthew Ellwood, who died
on November 3rd at her home in
Darlingford, Man., and. was buried
at that place on Nov 6th. The de-
ceased had been ill only a couple of
days and her sudden demise carne as
a great shock to her many friends.
Mrs. Ellwood was formerly Miss
Maggie Hogg and she was born in
Exeter and, all her early life was
spent here. She was of a loveable.
disposition and was esteemed and
respected by a large circle of friends
both here and'at her late , place of
also
abode. Mr, and Mrs. Ellwood
lived for a time at Hensall. .•
AUTO UPSETS IN DITCH '
On Wednesday evening of last
week while Mr. and Mrs. W. Kerns.-
hag, - and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ellis,
who live a little the other side of
London, unci who were on their Way
to attend the fowl supper at the
James St. , (church, met with an acci-
dent south' of the tows. The
dent ax
driver did not notice a sniali'drli'.t of
snow • aeroeS the road and when the
car struck , it he lost control and,, the
car took to the ditch and'ltilened
over on its side. Mrs. Kerno1ian was,
somewhat bruised but the others.
f escaped with 'a shaking up. They'
were able to drive the car. !MAO
again the same evening;.
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