The Exeter Times, 1919-4-10, Page 1ORTY-SE.COND YEAR—No. 2243
EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING APRIL 10 th 1919
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BIG CROWD ATTENDS HORSE
AND CATTLE SHOW AT HENSALL.
In spite of unfavorable weather
a large crowd attended the annual
Spring livestock show held at Hen -
salt on Tuesday under the auspices
of the South Huron Agricultural
Society, Stallions, harness and
halter horses, bulls and cows were
the classes shown, and excellent qua-
lity was apparent in all classifica-
tions. Rain all the forenoon and at
times during the afternoon failed to
stop the crowds bent on seeing the
show which developed some keen
competition.
The wide street near the G. -T. R.
yards afforded excellent room for the
exhibition, which, was enlivened by
selections from the Hensall band.
The Aberdeen -Angus sweepstakes
were won by H. C. Soldan, who also
won the prize for the aged bull in
that class. The sweepstakes badge
for the best male exhibited was car-
ried off by R. M. Pack, and for the
best female by R. D. Hunter. Other
winers were:
Aged Clydesdale stallion T. J. Ber-
ry; stallion foaled 1916 or later, W.
McAlister & Son 1 & 2; aged Belgian
or Percheron stallion H. C. Soldan, T.
3. Berry; Percheron stallion foaled in
1916 or later H. C. Soldan; aged car-
riage stallion T. Murdock; carriage
stallion foaled 1916 or later, John
Decker, Jr.; heavy draught team, L.
H. Rader; agricultural team D. Brint
nell, E. Daters, E. Thiel; agrieultural
mare in foal, Alex. Buchanan, Jr.;
3 year old agricultural filly or geld-
ing A. Moir, E. Daters; 2 year old
agricultural filly or gelding, Alex.
Buchanan,Jr., Wm. McDonald; heavy
draft or agricultural colts foaled in
1918, W. P. Alexander, Wm. Mc-
Dougall; general purpose team J.
Decker; carriage team, Jacob Ort-
wein, E. Thiel; Single carriage horse
Harty Neeb, Win. Green; roadster
team Wm. Decker; roadster Colt, C.
Truemner, Elmer Keys; single road-
ster, J. Hudson, R. 'I'. Luker; best
agric. or draught filly or gelding,
3 years old or under, W. F. Alexan-
der.
Cattle—Aberdeen Angus aged bull
H. C. Soldan; sweepstakes, H. C.
Soldan; Shorthorns, aged bell, R.
M. Peck, James aniline; bull calved
after Sept. lst, W. Pepper; aged coW
W. Pepper, R. D. Minter; heifer un-
der 2 years; R. a Renter, W, Pep-
per; sveeepstakes, best belt R. M.
Peck; sweepstakes, beet female, n.
D. Hunter.
To lovers of =etc the concert in
James Street Methodist church on
Tuesday evening was aMong the fin-
est that an Exeter audience have had
the pleasure to listen to. In spite
of the rains which fell during the
day and baa coneitionof the roads
there was a large attendance and the
rapt attention which prevailed from
the beginning to the close of the pro-
gram was an evidence that the large
audience was being well entertained,
Mrs. Corda Ward Buchner sustain-
ed her enviable reputation as a 'viol-
inist, The notes that were produced
front this sweet musical instrument
thrilled the hearts of ,her hearers.
She was repeatedly encOred and after
her last number the audience would
not be denied a second encore.
Mr. Mitcheltree, the blind pian-
ist, greatly delighted his hearers
with favorite selectionfrom sortie
of the leading composers also play-
ing several of his own compositions.
His playing was pure music. Exet-
er music lovers will welcome his
return.
The soprano, Mrs. Braithwaite,
has a voice of wide range, under ex-
cellent control and all her numbers
were warmly applauded.
The musical numbers were well
balanced by the excellent readings
given by Miss Horseman. Dramatic
and humorous were her selections,
creating an excellent spirit among
her hearers and drawing out not a
few smiles.
The account would not be com-
plete without mention of the name of
Miss Lenora Coughlin, the able and
talented accompaniest who perform-
ed her part with marked ability.
The returns from the concert
were 4206.55..
SER,GT.. "WILBUR MITCHELL
Sergt. Wilbur Mitchell has arrived
home from overseas where he has
spent several years. Sergt. Mitch-
ell enlisted in the West and came
East transferring to the 33rd. Batt.
stationed at London. He later tran-
sferred to the dental corps, to which
he has been since attached. Be has
seen long service in this capacity
just to the rear of the fighting lines
in France.
CORP. GRANT HOOPER
Corp. Grant Hooper M.M. arriv-
ed home front overseas last Thurs.
evening. He spent a couple of
days in Ingersoll with his brother be-
fore coming to Exeter, Corp. Hoop-
er went to England with the 161st.
Battalion. Ile NS'2,..% ,0110 of the first
to be drifted fraletedta to France
where he has seen over two years
service. Corp. Hooper has been
wounded twice. His second wound
was received shortly before the
Armistice was signed and he bas
been in Manchester Hospital until
leaving for Canada. He wears the
Military Medal won by leading his
sectibn ovei the top on a successful
bombing raid on the Lens front.
He also deserves credit for the fact
that through his long service of
over three years he has a perfect
conduct record. Exeter and com-
munity are proud to welcome him
back.
• PTE. R. C. COOKE
Pte. R. C. Cooke arrived home on
Tuesday evening. Pte. Cooke
enlisted at Guelph in 1916 and has
been witlaa forrestry battalion over-
seas. His son Bdr. F. A. E. Cooke
enlisted at the same time and has
seen long service at the front with a
battery. Bdr. Cook is expected home
about the middle of next month but
does not expect to return alone as
his engagement is announced to Miss
Olive May Franklin a companion of
his school days before coming to Can-
ada. Since going overseas these old
acquaintances have been renewed and
will culminate in marriage. The
Cook family have done their duty
to their King and Country. Miss
Gladys only daughter, has just re-
cently arrived from overseas where
she served as a V. A. D. nurse in a
navy hospital near the coast at Dover.
On several occassions she came under
enemy fire. Previous to her return
She suffered a serious illness and her
life was despaired of but fortunately
she recovered and is quite well again.
SEAMAN ALF. COATES, DEAD.
Word was received last week by
the Coates family in Usborne that
Seaman Alf. Coates had died in Eng-
land following an illness of several
months. Seaman Coates was first
taken ill with scarlet fever other com-
plications setting in. He under-
went three operations passing away
shortly after the third. The deceas-
ed was an Engash boy corning to Ca-
nada several years ago, and work-
ing with relatives in Usborne. After
war broke out he joined the navy
with which he saw many months of
service. From his letters he was an-
xiously awaiting the time he might
return to Canada.
G.W.V.A. SOCIAL EVENING.
LaSt Friday evening a special ef-
fort was made by the members of the
G.W.V.A. to strengthen this branch
of the association, also to extend a
welcome to all returned men of this
community to the use of the club
menu which have been provided by
the Soldiers Aid Society. About
thirty men were present and enjoyed
quite a social evening at progressive
euchre. Prizes were donated by the
Presideet, Major W. J. Ileamaia.
The boys had a very pleasant sur-
prise when ifti the midst of their
genies a nuniber ,of girls of the
SoldierAid, walked. in on theni and
served a "real" lunch. Solna at-
tractions are being planned for the
tear future. It is hoped every re-
turned eoldier will get interested.
DR. HUGH L STRANG DIES A
GODERICIL
filie death of Hugh 1. Strang.,
D., ane of the prominent education-
ists of the province, occurred at his
home in Goderich on Friday of last
week, in his 78th. year. Mr. Strang
was born in Galt the son of the late
Rev. Mr. Strang, and at an early age
entered the teaching profession,
corning to Goderich, from Owen
Sound in 1871. He was for 46
years on the staff of Goderich High
school and Collegiate Institute be-
ing head master for 35 years. He
was president of the Ontario Educa-
tional Assocation for a term, was a
member of the Provincial Advisory
Council of Education, a member of
the University of Toronto Senate and
was the author of several school
text books. He held a unique place
in the regard of his pupils, and in
August, 1907, was honored by a
Strang old, pupils' reunion, which.
brought together men of promi-
uence from all parts of the conti-
nent. He retained to the end a
lively interest ,.iii public affairs in
general, but throughout his long and
active life was pre-eminently assoc-
iated with progressive educational
movements. One of his daughters
Miss Rose I. Strang, is on the staff of
the Uxbridge High School, and forna-
erly taught some years in Arnprior
High School.
MINISTERIAL ASS'N MET
'The monthly meeting of the Exet-
er Ministerial Association was held
in James St. Meth. church on Mon-
day. Rev. Mr. Parnaby, of Elim-
ville, gave an excellent paper on "The
Inspiration of the Bible." .A. depu-
tation from the W.C.T.U. consisting
of Mrs. Baird and Mrs. Wm. Bissett
waited on the ministers and asked
for co-operation in the holding of
gospel temperance meetings and as-
sistance in connection with with the
Willard Hall in Toronto.
CLASS Dta3ATE
At the regular monthly meeting of
the "Live Wire" S. S. class of Main
street church held at the home of
Master Howard Dignan, a lively de-
bate was the evenings entertainment.
The subject "Resolved that paved
roads would pay Exeter," was ably
handled by both sides. Howard Dig-
nan was leader for the affirmative
and Benson Tucky, for the neg-
ative. Their points were strong and
given in a convincing manner, the
affirmative winning out by 16 points.
to 11.
Mr. Wilfred Stewart and sister
Miss Kathleen returned Tuesday af-
ter visiting several days in Toronto.
Chiselhurst
There are still a few •cases of in-
fluenza in the district but it is hoped
of a very mild type.
Mr. and Mrs. H. Jacobi were in
Harpurhey attending the funeral of
their brother-in-law, Mr. McDarmid.'
Sergt. and Mrs. J. Hill and daugh-
ter spent several days at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. J. Varley.
Mr. and Mrs. W. Vennor were in
Parkhill attending the funeral of
there sister-in-law, Mrs. McLean.
Mr. and Mrs. W. Cole have moved
unto the farm they have rented on
the eighth concession.
Mr. and Mrs. Dower, of Goderich,
spent several days at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. R. Cole.
Memorial to Fallen
Heroes Unveiled
On Monday April 1st, an interest-
ing event took place at No. 1, school
it being the day set for the unveil-
ing of the Memorial erected by the
Section and Old Boys in honor of the
young men who have served in the
war. The day. was not pleasant
it being se windy as well as cold
but notwithstanding many drove
long distances in order to witness
the cermony and hear the splendid.
program, '1711e sCli001 house which
was decorated with red white and
bins streitinors, 'vu packed. The
program. was given iirbt. in Order to
give all an opportunity to get there
for the unveiling.
Hensel/ Band was present and
maintained their good reputation.
Mr. Dan Dew who was also chairman
of the building committee made an
excellent chairman on this occa-
sion. The firsa etumber on the pro-
gram was a selection by the Band.
Rev. Dr. Fletcher of names Road led
in prayer. Next came the chairman's
address, Mr. Dew thanked all present
for coming, it snowed their interest.
He said when the erection of a mem-
orial was mentioned first be thought
it was something they should, could
and would do to 'keep alive the mem-
ory of those who had fought and
died. He thanked all who had ma-
terially asisted to make it such a suc-
cess. Rev. Mr. Garrett, of Hensall
was called upon. He is a returned
soldier and said he was glad to see an
effort made to errect lasting mem-
orials to the boys. Deep in the
hearts of Mose bereaved rejoicing
must be mingled with sorrow for the
boys had beught a lasting peace. A
brother receutly returned told him
that no one save the soldier knew
how near defeat they were. He de-
scribed a. gas attack where Germans
had stabbed soldiers gasping and
struggling for breath when they
could have given them speedy relief.
In the last &rest -advance allied sold-
iers advanced on a seventy-five mile
front, how many were involved Ile did
not know but in his last charge when
he was wounded there were 80,000
on a fifteen mile front. His brother
went over the top twenty-one times
in threeedays. Everyone he says
'should take off their hat to a Cana-
dian Soldier.
Mr. J. Senior then sang in his
usual able manner "0 Canada the
Northman s licrme
Mr. Wilbur Keddy of Fenton,
Mich., an Old Boy of No. 1, address-
ed the gathering as brothers and
sisters, for, said he, we are all boys
and girls yet as far as No. 1 goes.
He came 200 miles to be present.
He said he did not always believe
in being solemn as it was tbe joyous
way and grand morale of our sold-
ers that helped to bring the war to a
speedy close. He could see no dif-
ference between U. S. and Canada
all were under one sky and breathed
the same air. Some say Americans
were slow to enter the war b-ut they
had Hun element to deal with at
home first. The colored soldier
had done his part and deserved cred-
it. A number of colored men were
nearing New York harbor on return-
ing from war one was seen motion-
ing and talking to the Statue of Lib-
erty, another thought he would
hear what was said, this was it,
i"How do you do Miss Liberty, I'se
glad to see you, s'pose you'se glad
Ito see nee but I want to tell you Miss
Liberty if you'se ever want to see
this chile again you'll have to turn
'round the other way.
Mr. Milne Rannie of Hensall de-
lighted the audience with a solo
"Soldier, Rest in Peace". Rev. Mr.
Trumper then addressed the gath-
ering, never before he said had such
a commemoration been held in Huron
County, this being the first memorial
erected in a long way. When we
consider what a wonderful life this
is and what wonderful things have
been accomplished we should thank
God for giving boys such ideals that
they were willing to give their lives
Before the war riches and wealth
were considered most valuable but
now honour has been placed formost
by many. Before the war Canada
knew nothing of service and sacrifice
no matter what we have, in the sight
of God nothing counts unless we
serve and sacrifice. We shall always
remember God's care and deliverance,
in bringing boys back, he said. He
strongly objected to that term, for
God will reward those who have
trained boys, who gave their lives
Centralia
The G. T. R. Mechanics have re-
constructed the stock pens at the sta-
tion here taking in more ground and
made three pens in the place of two
This will make much better accomod-e
ation for our cattle and hog skippers.
Corporal Wilbur Luker visited his!
old home last week. Having been 1
overseas four years his old friends
were very glad to see him.
The Ladies Aid held an interesting
meeting at the home of Mrs. James
Neil, Wednesday. Officers were el-
ected
for the coming year. Mrs.1
Albert Mitchell, President; Mrs. Fred
Fairhall, Sec, and Mrs. T. Neil, Treas.
The W. M. S. held their meeting in
the church Thursday. Mrs. Wilson
the District Organizer was present
and arrangements were made for
holding the district convention here
in May.
Mrs. Dan Coughlan passed away at
St. Josephs Hospital Thursday mom -
tug, Funeral from Station Tuesday
morning. Interment at Mt. Carmel.
Mrs. Coughlin lived here neatly years
when her husband was inspector for
Weights and Measures.
Mr. Clarence Smith and Miss Edna
Davey were quietly married at cite
parsonage by Rev, W. A. Finley
Thursday afternoon. They took the
evening train for London and other
places. Thefr many friends wish
them happiness end elude prosper-
ty,
and died in the greatest cause the
world has ever fought for. They
fought for liberty and justice and
when many return to and so meat
of injustice in their own country
they will be indignant. The band
gave a couple of numbers, "Onward
Christian Soldiers", and "Just Be -
tore the Battle Mother", which were
much enjoyed. Rev. Foote of Exeter
was called upon next. He said he
esteemed it a privilege to be Present
at the unveiling of the monument te
perpetrate the memory of our boys,
who laid down there lives in defence
of civilation. One of the boys, who
was killed, was fromhis gongrega-
non, he felt it a pent:mat bees not to
have known hien, and his death 'Wee'
a loss to the church and community.
This war teaches us that the main
thing is not having lands and stock
but in sacrifice, it is what coats that
counts. Nothing has brought Irti-
manity face to face with the Creator
like the present struggle. He could
not understand how so many hoped
to solve the problem of life by live
ing so frivolously and gallavanting
on the Sabbath day. There was
only one way to solve and that was
by giving unto the Lord. Mr. J.
Senior then sang another solo, The
British Lion, which was greatly ap-
preciated, after which Rev. Mr,
Doane, of Hensall, spoke. He said,
that he felt that from that gather..
ing the young people should gain in-
spiration which should stand them
in good stead in the years to come.
He believed Canada was the best
country on earth. They had served
the British Empire well. Canada
had a great future, it held possibilit-
ies beyond our highest conception.
They had showed the world her sons
were not afraid to die in 1914 to
1919. Life is not measured by
years but by what we accomplish.
and by our intensity of purpose. As
a result of our sacrifices made, the
church should go forward and by
the foremost power in the world.
Although the speakers represented
different branches of churches, yet
they were all one in the great task
of winning the world for the Master.
He said he never welcomed one sold-
ier home but what he thinks of
those who cannot return and he
prayed God to bless the bereaved.
Mr. Milne Rennie then gave ano-
ther beautiful solo "Lest We Forget"
Next Rev. Dr. Fletcher gave hie
address. H said they had left him
till the beginning of the end so that
if anything was omitted he could
say. it. He said the idea of errect-
ing a monument belonged to•theaold
world. Those who have lived good
lives have left a monument more
lasting than brass. He believed the
memory of the young lads should
be perpetuated. They believed it
was sweet and becoming to die for
their fatherland and in this spirit
many boys went out to die. Many
fell at the very beginning of life in
the trenches. Their record must
be measured by their desire to do
and he said, he believed that Dr.
Strang was the originator of the
idea of errecting a monument there
and it aught to be a source of grat-
ification as be thought it was a fine
piece of work. It was hard to de-
cide whether to build a memorial
for ornament or utility, for the
young lads, something simple and
not extravagant was best, Dr.
Strang, Superintendent of Missions.,
in Southern Saskatchewan, was pres-
ent and was called upon to give the
last address. He declared it was
a great pleasure to be there, as No.
1 has been a famous school for fifty-
seven and half years, many of there
teachers had made a great name
for themselves. He gave very inter-
esting remembrances bringing back
school life very vividly to the old
boys and girls who were school
chums of Dr. Strangs. He said be
expected to hear of great things
being done by pupils of No. 1. He
complimented the people in their
splendid response to the call for
funds to errect the monument. Mr.
Weekes was complimented for the
magnificent model and for the per-
fection of the execution of his work.
Ile said the task had. been completed
in a fashion to stir the hearts of all.
He said the face portrayed in the
monument showed a splendid type of
Canadian young manhood, a boy of
high ideals and clean life. It was
one to thrill the hearts of those who
see it every day. He then said tbat
when all had gathered outside, they
wonld witness the unveiling and all
then assembled in front of the school.
The monument which was draped
with flags, was unveiled by Dr.
Continued on page four.
Vulcanizing Tires
Having rented the premises formerly accupied by
T. Baker as an automobile repair shop, I have installed
a complete Valcanizing plant therin, and am prepared to
do all kinds of Vulcanizing of automobile tires, especially
cord tires. All work guarantead money's value. Bring in
your tires. We pay cash for old' tires. --JOHN TAYLOR.
TAYLOF 'S TIRE SHOP
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