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JONES & MAY
PHONE 32
We Extend to All
Our Best Wishes
For
A VERT MERRY CHRISTMAS
And
A HAPPY NEW YEAR 4
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EXETER 1. S. REPORT
Closing exercises, were held In each
room of the Exeter Pubaic School.
on 'Friday afternoon;, Dec. 19th.
IIn ,Roam L the program was in
charge ,of .Master Kenneth Stanbury
who acted as chairman., His address
of weticome was given in a very able
manner anal showed marked ability.
I The ,program ;c. t spstel of choruses,
solos, duets, readings and dialogues by
the children, load a number .of splendid
addresses from the parents ,and the
frte.nis, :tvhach were listened to„ with
interest by about fifty guests. Alter
the program the pupils presentee:' their
teacher, Muss Horton, with a hand-
some Christmas gift. Later or home-
merle candy was served by the girls
and boys to all present.
Room I—For N }av'ember and Dec-
enaber—Sr. IV., Honors, M. Bissett 88
K. Stanbury 85, G. Sanders 85, I,
Stewart 84, Lila M. ;Snell 83, R. An-
drew 81, R. Creetch 80, H. Dignan 78
M. Nelson 77, E. Houldean, 75; Pass,
R. Davis, 73, F. I3eaman 65, M.Woods
64, M. Walker 61. Jr. IV,,H,onors, V.
Collingwood 82, G. Collingwood 79,
H. Wethey 77, E Kunitz-77, M. Ab-
bott 76, O. Brown 75; Pass, W. Von
Wnsciaski 70, V. Roulston 69, A.
Acheson 68, C. Gladman 67, F. Wai-
ters 65. E McNichol 65, F. Abbott 62
A.'Saanners 62, C. Webster 62. No. on'
roll 34; average 32.
M. Horton, teacher.
ROOM iT
November and December, (in
part) Sr. III. Honours— Marion
Bissett 86; James Penrice 84; Meta
Salter 83; Harold. Nelson 78; Mar-
garet Johns 77; Harold White 75.
Pass, Bob Gambrill 74; Elva Hun -
kin 73; Walter Spencer 73; Harry
West 71; Reta Elworthy 70; Her-
man Gower 70; Mildrel Murphy 67;
Maragret Harness 66; Hazel Sanders
65. 'Jr. 3rd. Honors, Frank
Creech 82; Wallace Makins 80 ;Hugh
Creech 77; Florrie West 77; Mar-
jory Clark 75. Pass, Eugene Howey
74; Greta Brock 73; Margaret De -
jeans 72; John Kuntz 71; Viola
Ford 64; Muriel Luker 60. No on
roll 31. Average attendance 29.
Jean S. Murray, teacher.
Room III,—For November and Dec -
0.0 ember—Jr. III, Honors, D. Mejean 83
K. Heaman 75; Pass, G. Beavers 72,
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L. Diiruiey 67. Sr. II., honors, T. Ta-
man 80, N. Reeder 78, I. Mitchell 76,
M. Medd 76, M. Howald 75. Pass, W.
Nelson 72, E. Walters 69, G. Web-
ster 64, V. Macidonald 60. Jr. II. A.,
Honors, J. Gambrilll 80, R. Brook 79,
M. Howey 75; Pass, H. Laing 69, C.
Hutchinson 69, R. Beavers 68,. O.
Beavers 6T. Jr. JL "H.Skin-
ner .70, I. Ford 64, H. Jennings 63;
I. Bierling 62. Not on roll Nov. 29,
Dec. 31; average Nov. 25, Dec. 29.
H. M. Kinsman, teacher.
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ATJMerry Christmas
and a Happy and
ProsperouslNew Year
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BORN
SNELL--In Usborne, on Thursday,
Dec. 18th., to Mr. and Mrs. Clarise
Snell, a son. (Orville, William.)
SWEITZER—At Shipka, on Tues-
day, December 23rd, to Mr. and
Mrs. William Sweitzer, a daughter.
• MARRIED
KERNICK—BROWN—At the Meth-
odist parsonage, Crediton, on Dec.
17th, 1919, by Rev. C. W. Baker,
Miss Minnie Matilda, daughter of
Mr Barnard Brown, of Stephen,
to Mr. Joseph Franklin Kernick,
of Usborne.
RYCKMAN—PASSMORE— At the
Main Street parsonage, Exeter,_ by
the Rev. Dr. E. Medd, on. Wednes-
day, Dec. 24th, Miss Annie R.
Passmore to Mr. Wm. J. Ryck-
man, of Moose Jaw, Sask.
KUHN—OESTRICHER—In Crediton
On Saturday, December 20th.,
Elizabeth Oestricher to Mr, Conrad
Kuhn, by Rev. Hauch.
DIED
ELLIOTT—In Stephen Tp, on Sun-
day, December 21st. 1919, Mary
Jane Elliott, beloved wife of Mr.
Francis Hicks, aged 69 years, 10
)no nthel and 1. da j
GREENWOOD --In Fullerton Tp.,
on Monday, Dec. 15th., Phillip)
Greenwood, aged 93 years, 1 mon-
tix and 29 days.
IN MEMORIAM
PENWARDEN—In loving memory
o! our dear Mother, Mary Penwar-
den, who passed away one year
ago, Dec. 26th.
Light after darkness, gain after
loss, strength after suffering, crown
after cross, joy after sorrow, Cahn
after blast, reet after weariness,
love, death cannot severe, sadly we
miss her and shall forever. Some
Day some Time we hope to see, the
dear face we hold in sweet Memory,
Angels guard you darling mother
May your harp ring loud and clear,
Leaving notes of 'etre behind yotl
To the ones Who loved yott dear.
The Fauitlyi
Jr. 2nd. Honors: Donald Gladman
90; Myrtle Beavers 84; Georgena
Nelson 84; Sydney West 83; Cather-
ine Woods 76; Clifford Lamport 75.
Pass: Clarence Boyle 74; Willie
Sanders 74; Stanley Walters 73;
Roy Sanders 70. Sr. lst, Honors
Gladys Ilunkin 87; Willie Ellering-
ton 81; George Andrews 79. Pass
Ilene Kestle 72; Gladys Griffin 68;
Cecil Laing 66; Verne Brimacombe
65; Dorothy Dinney 63. Jr. lst,
Honors: Billy Balkwill 83; Hugh
Walper 80; Gladys Smith 80; Helen
Vale 79. Pass: Gerald `Skinner 73.
Part 1, Russel Collingwood 86; Ruth
Collingwood 83; Billy Nelson 82;
Rosie Jennings 78. Pass: Ila Ap-
pleton 62.
Number on roll 35; Aver. atten.
32.2. R. Rowe, teacher
SCHOOL REPORT of S. S. No. 2,
Usbarne, for the month of December:
Sr. 4—L. Hunlcsa 84, A. Hunkiin 60, M.
Cottle 54, C. Doupe 37. Sr. 3—S.1
Pollen 66, G. MacDonald 62, W. Al
lison 60. Jr. 3—C. Campbell 84, W.
A11en 74, H. Ptollgn; 71, G. Fulton 68,
C. Hadgert 67, B. Campbell 60, E.,
Stewart 52. Sr. 2—H. Fulton 81, R.
Turnbull 80, R. Cottle 67, A. Rohde
62, E. Allen 60, E. Campbell 59, C.
Stewart 56. Sr. 1—I Passmore, fr
Passmore. Cottle, S. Campbell, R.
Crottle. Sr. Pr.—Margaret Rohde.
Jr. Pr.—T. Allen, The following are
the best spellers for the morph: Sr.
4 L. Fulton; Sr. 3, S. Pollen; Jr. 3
W. Allen; Sr. 2, H. Fulton Sr. 1,
Jennie Passmore.
Number ,ort roll 28; .average attend-
ance 25.
M. IvlcNaiin, Teacher.
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Mr. Richard Downie, of town, is
confined to his bed through illness
and at the time of writing his condi-
tion is considered serious.
HOCKEY LEAGUE FOR TOWN
With the chances gone for Exeter
to have an O.H.A. team this winter
a number of the fans recently met at
Boyle's barber shop and organized a
town league of four teams to be
composed of Clerks, Bankers, Oddfel-
lows and School. A schedule of
games has been drawn -up and it is
expected that the first games )viii be
played next week. The following of-
fieers were elected: President, Maj.
Heaman; vice-president, C. L. Wilson
secty-treas., "Curly" Stock together
with one representative from .each
team to form the executive. The
following hon, members were eleeted
R. G. Seldon, T. Newell, F. J. Del -
bridge, T. S. Woods, A, E. Kuhn, F.
May, J. A. Stewart; J. iVt, Southcott.
The membership fee was placed at
$1.00 and it was decided to canvas
the town for subscriptions. The
league should furnish sonic good
sport this 'winter and should also de-
velop some good players. Hockey; is
ta good clean sport when run proper
ly: The boys are already getting
down to practise.
TO EVEDLY
Right
CHRIS
XMAS TREE
The children of Cavell Sunday
School enjoyed a very pleasant en-
tertainment on Friday eyeing which
was combined with a Xmas Tree
ladened with presents. The tree
looked lovely trimmed with tinsel
and bells and lit up by colored elec-
tric lights. The program consisted
of choruses, duetts, solos and recit-
ations by members of the school.
RYCKMAAN PASSMORE
A very quiet wedding was solem-
nized at the Main St. parsonage,
Exeter, at 8 o'clock on Wednesday
morning, Dec. 24th, when the Rev.
Dr. E. Medd united in marriage,
Annie Rosetta, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Henry Passmore and William
John Ryckman, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Albert Ryckman. The bride wore a
travelling suit of navy blue with
black -bat. Immediately after the
ceremony the young couple left by
train for London, Toronto and Thorn
dale. On their return they will visit
among their many friends before
leaving for their home near Moose
Jaw, Sask.
LUMT,RY SCHOOL CELEBRATES
XMAS CLOSING
Lumley School celebrated the
Christmas closing with a concert and
box social on Friday evening last.
The children of the school gave an
excellent program consisting of re-
citations, songs and dialogues, drills
etc, and the manner in which the
different numbers were given reflect-
ed much credit upon the teacher,
Miss Cutt. Two young brothers
of Miss Cutt, also asisted in the pro-
gram with recitations. Miss Moodie',
delighted the audience with her sing-
ing. Mr. Peter Whitlock occupied,
the chair in his efficient manner.
Following the program boxes were
auctioned off by Mr. John Cann, the,
box selling the highest was knocked',
down for $4.00. A very social time
was spent. The evening was one of
profit and enjoyment. The proceeds
of the entertainment were over $50
part of which will be used for paying
for an organ that has been added to
the school.
MRS.HICKS, OF CENTRALIA
PASSES
After an illness or about seven
weeks Mrs. Francis Hicks, of Cen-
tralia, passed to the great beyond on
Sunday, December 21st, at the age
of 69 years, 10 months and 1 day.
The deceased was one of Centralia's
most esteemed ladies, her whole life
having been spent in the . neighbor-
hood. Her maiden name was Mary
Jane Elliott. She was born at Fair-
field, on lot 5, con. 2. Forty-five
years ago she was united In mar-
riage to her now bereaved husband.
After their marriage they resided on
lot 1, con. 1, Stephen, and six years
ago they moved to lot 3. Two
children survive; Mrs. Andrew Hicks
of Centralia, and George on the
homestead. Thee sisters and two
brothers also survive; Mrs. Paisley,
of London; Mrs. Geo. Hill, of Jansen,
Mise Matilda,of t.Lir.
Sisk.; Mi S Louis;
J. Elliott, of Toronto and W. H.
Elliott, of Stephen. The funeral was
held on Tuesday afternoon conducted
by her pastor Rev. Mr. Sinclair. In-
terment was made hi the Exeter
ceraetert.
AN ELECTION IN SIGHT
.After a period of several years
during which time the ratepayers
of Exeter were satisfied to fill the
positions on the Council Board,
School Board and Utilities Commis-
sion by Acclamation, thus saving the
expense of an election, some of the
citizen suggest that it is now time
that a little life be displayed at the
forthcoming election. Consequently
all signs point to a live contest for
the Reeveship. Reeve Beavers who
has occupied the position since 1914
has been prevailed upon . by his
friends to again stand for re-election
in order that he might see to comple-
tion the work of putting down a per-
manent road bed on Main Street.
the by-Iaw for which was carried
this year.
Councillor L. Day, who has served
in the couucil for several years, has
intimated that he will either go up
or out this year.
Councillor C. B. Snell also has an
eye on the Reeve's chair but is await-
ing
waiting developements before definately
announcing himself.
Councillor W. H. Penhale has in-
timated that he will stand for re-
election while Councillor J. Elston
has announced that he will not again
be a candidate for municipal office.
The retiring School Trustees are
Mr. F. W. Gladman, Rev. A. A. Trum-
per and Mr. E. Dignan.
On the Public Utilities Commission
the retiring member is Mr. H. E.
Huston. We understand that he is
not opposed to accepting the office
for another term.
CREDITON TO HAVE HYDRO
Crediton is to join the municipali-
ties of hydro users. This fact was
practically established on Friday
of last week when Mr. H. W. Doerr,
of the Public Utilities Commission
of town, visited Crediton and after
going thoroughly into the situation
interviewed a number of prospective
power users and was successful in
contracting for close to one hundred
horse power. The Sweitzer grist
mill has contracted for 50 h. p.; F.
Wuerth and Sons from 30 to 40 h. p.
which will be used for grinding and
other purposes. A. number of small-
er users have also contracted for
power viz: Morlock's Garage; Chas.
Zwieiter and Mcisaac and Wolfe.
About fifty customers liave signed up
for lighting purposes., Mr. Doerr
will again visit Crediton in the near
future and will make a plan of the
town for lighting purposes which will
be submitted to the department for
an estimate. The power for the
new line will either be stepped down
• from the Exeter power station and a
line constructed from here to Cred-
ition or from a sub -station two and a
half miles south of town whichever
is found to be the cheapest. Work
will be commenced as soon as con-
ditions are favorable and it is expect-
ed
xpected that the line will be In operation
some time during the coming sum-
mer,
Misses Emma and Edith Heide-
man were in Toronto last week where
they were called owing to the death
of their sister-in-law, Mrs, William
Heideman. Mr. and Mrs. Heideman
had been married only a few years
and a little son .a little over a year
old survives..
CHILD'S FEET FROZEN
Dorothy, the little five-year-old
4augbtex of Mr, and Mrs. Jobn .A
Luk, r. nr tip+ Lon io,s ito ad corral',
had a very painfu 1 experience on.
Wednesday of last week, While
her parents were at the barn in the
morning the little lass got oral: of
bed and started for the barn, in her
bare feet. She got about half 'way;
and then returned to tie house. The
weather was extremely cold and the
1 child's feet were frozen. Dr. Hyud'
man was car'''ed in.
TILE Haag SCHOOL CHRISTMAS
CLOSING ENTERTAINMENT
Those who were fortunate enough
to attend, enjoyed the varied and
pleasing Christmas concert presented
by the talent of the Exeter High.
School, on Thursday evening in the
School Assembly HaII. Besides the
student body the gathering was
comprised mostly of their parents
and friends who were met and cor-
dially welcomed at the head of the
stairs by the Principal, Mr. E. J.
Wethey and Misses Gregory and
1Vledd, and then ushered by Messrs.
C. Ford and L. Beavers into the hall
wine: . teat,.s,.:l,f da:;.:reted
for the occasion.
Mr. F W. Gladanan, Chairman of
the Board, presided in his usual.
a'Madre a .s efeencret wanner. Ha
nem -ease, o,,,,.rn.,oA +r,. ^ti n5:, frGni
the Board, and expressed their plea
sure at the splendid progress which.
the pupils had made during this
term.
A pleasant feature of the evening
was the announcement by Mr. Weth-
ey of the winners in the Essay Com-
petition on "What the Victory
Loans Have Done and Will Do for
Canada". This competition is under
the direction of the Provinciaal De-
partment of Education, all High
Schools taking part. The first prize
essays in each school came into com-
petition with each other, and aro
judged by a central board. The
first provincial prize is a $53 Victory
Bond, and the second $25. In each
school the first and second prizes
are silver and bronze medals. In
the Exeter High School the success-
ful essays were written in the middle
school by Misses Muriel and Emily
Hogarth, in the lower school by Miss
Kathleen Hicks and Mr. James Mor-
ley. The judges of the Middle
School essays were: Rev. A. A. Trum-
per, Mr. J. G. Stanbury and Mr. E. J.
Wethey; of the Lower School, Rev.,., ..--
Wilson, B. D., Mr. Creech and Rev.
J. Foote.
Miss Turnbull on behalf of the'
flower girls in the play, "The Quarrel
of the Flowers," gave a very pleasing
address to Mrs. F. W. Gladman, wife
of the Chairman of the Board, when
little Miss Ruth BaIkwill presented
her with a magnificent bouquet of
carnations and ferns. Mrs. Glad -
man graciously replied.
Reeve B. W. F. Beavers in his ad-
dress spoke of the value of an educa-
tion and suggested thaat the pupils
write an essay on this topic and the
best be published in the local news-
papers.
The following interesting and
well -rendered program was presented
to the appreciative audience:
PART I
God Save the King, (Followed by
playing of the National Anthem of
the Allies,) by Miss Mildred Harvey,
1 all standing.
La Marseillaise. (France) : Rus-
t scan National Anthem; Serbia Ne-
i tional Anthem; Belgian. National
Anthem; Japanese National Anthem
and the Star Sprangled Banner.
Xmas Carol, "Hark the Herald
Angels Sing"—Girls.
Chairman's Address—Mr. F. W.
Gladman, Chairman of. the Board.
Piano Solo. "Harp at Midnight"
Mr. Stuart Stanbury. Recitation,
"The Stocking's Christmas", Miss
Aurelia Anderson. Piano Solo,
"September Morn", Miss Margaret;
Gladman. Chorus, "Aura Lee",
Boys. Vocal Solo, "A 'May Morning"
Miss Florence Welsh. Piano Duett,
"Cavalry Advance", Miss Mildred
Harvey and Verdi Row 'iffe. Chor-
us, "The Story -Book Ball", Misses
Walker, Cook, Ford, Laing, Harvey,
Vincent, Wethey and Welsh. Vocal
Solo, "Little Grey Home in the West"
Mr. Sam Ronnie. Reading, "The
Red Mantle", Miss Margaret Wethey.
Piano Solo, "A Joyous Message",
Wiles Bertha Russell.
IPART II
Piano Solo, "A Day in Venice",
Mr. Harold Wright. Christmas
Play. "The Quarrel of the Flowers"
or "Who Shall be Queen", Misses
Turnbull, Vincent, johns, Laiug,
I-faa;vey, Jones, L. Walker,M. W.
Walker, V, Walker, D. Balkwill, R.
BalkwIII, Add.reiis, Reeve B. W. Fc
Beavers. Piano Duett, "lslectrie
tiles." Misses Eolith & Janie Itogarth
Recitation, "Santa Claus and the
Mouse", Miss Ruby Ingram. Quar-
tette,h, "Xmas Bells" Misses Ford incl,
WelsIVlessrs, a un
.n g.a1, Fsen°sy":
Piano Duett, "The Sleigh Ride",
Misses Bettie Brown and Mabel.
Johns. Chorus, "The Cauital Ship"
Boys. Recitation, "My Sister's Best
Fellow", Miss Ola Cook. Recitation
"A Chrismas Kid" Miss Verna Walk
er. l?ia,no Solo, "Song of the Somal-'
lows", Miss Dorothy Balkwill. Quar-
tette, "Come Where My Love Lies
Dreaming," Misses Ford and Welsh,
Messrs. Wothey and F'ollick. Piano
Duett, "Flying Swallow Gallop,"
1 Misses Mildred Harvey and Verde.
Rowetiffe, Chorus, Santa Claus lb
Coming," Girls, 11ecorpauists, Mina
Margaret Glad.man, Miss Mildred
Harvey, Miss Florence Welsh, Mr4
Harold Wright.
A few words and the beriediet o'it
by rev. Medd brought the meeting
to .a .close.