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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times, 1924-2-21, Page 441, sl;, ftINNIWAllllllllll{BllHlilll(Ili{IIJIIpIIIpIIIMiIUfIIiNIIIIUII!UN A Wonderful uonvenience Getting out of a war•1 bed, to go downstairs and, iill�,,e _w'. c a telephone has its •drawbacks. An ex- tension telephone along- side the bed saves many a man or woman that unpleasant necessity, Extension telephones cost only $1.24 a month! -•o The •C. S>. install- ing ht e for is only'$1.00 ? They 5 r e a wonderful con- venience. "better 1. Saye your better _calf" 1 � in a n y fatiguing steps.. Business a iii d p ?fes sional men find them in- dispensable in h o n1 es and offices. Let us tank it over! Every Bali 2'elephonads a Long Distance Station :..::M',f�"� Ours -is a Great Language Home stills still still because fools oo1 fools. COMMENTS "New bines den ' 1 taA Cl new nleasllres and new men; The world advances and in time out-, grows, 'rho laws that it oar father's day were best; Axid doubtless after us some purer scheme Shill be shaped outby wiser 1 t ei nlati than we, ;VXode wiser by the steady growtl 1 of truth." —J. Russell Lowell THIS ,l 11011 1.US I've to v d pedu g e z c } the bacl. porch, I've loved 'ens in the z hall • But when they get the family car, 1 hive 'em *** *x* *a i*a, It would take anore than an alarm clock to make some people rise to the occasion. x,*,r T** ,:** *.•* Y0c CAN :1)0 IT BETTER "HAT WAY, ANYHOW Sing a song of expense, living's awfully high; lobsters cost a fortune, so -does 'good old rye; butter costs ten cents a spread, eggs fifteen a fryi If gas were less expensive, I'd turn it on and ,clie.• *r* is** **;T **,} The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has done nothing about the worms eaten it apples, *:** *** a+Tfi *** To smoke cigarettes is a habit; to smoke: a pipe, a luxury, and to chew tobacco, an achievement. One tiling worse than being in jail, is being in jail again. *x* *** **:a *a* Many a man would have the cour - age of his convictions if he had any convictions. *** *** *** *** CAUSE AND EFFECT While th'e raisin mash is brewing, And the worm is on the still, There's a man a -digging for you In the graveyard, on the hill. While you are busy mixing, UD a synthetic gin, Another man is fixing Abotoputyouin, Small Boy (reading' the Bible,) "Father, were you ever married- be- fore you married nlother? Father; "No, my boy, i} wl ,?" Small Boy: "Well, it says right b here, you married .A.nno Domini, 1910," , *** This; is a free country, as domon- strated by the recent cold snap, in which one loan's thermometer is as good as any other man's --and a darn sight better, *+* T *• * * * * * If we could see ourselves as others see us, the undertakers would be worked to death, burying people who had been killed by the shock. **, c'** *** *** The time will conte thundered the lecturer on women's rights, "when women will get men's wages." "Yes" said a weak little man g the basdt. seat, ``next Saturday night. "T bought and paid- for two glass, decanters that were advertised at $6 a dos, f.o.b., and when they were de- livered, they were empty." said the client. "'Well, what did you expect?" asked the renowned lawyer. Hill of booze?" What else does f.o.b. mean?" One of Manitoba's legislators claims that profitsfrom the Govern- meut sale of liquor will make the mint criticized Income Tax Act uu- necessary. It is curious how people who complain bitterly about the bur- den of the direct tax will Pay a much greater olio' in liquor profits.= -Far- mers' Sun. TIRE:BETTER PLAN The London Chamber of Commerce approve of the electrification of the London, Huron and Bruce Railway. The service on thatline at present is a very limited affair, and it serves a district that should respond to a more frequent service. The idea of electrifying that, line is a Much more feasible one than the talk of running a hydro radial line over the same district to compete with a line already owned bythe peo- ple. --London Advertiser. For the 'first time in the history of the British Eirrpire, the prime min- ister is both:a •total abstainer and a prohibitionist. R.ECOGNITION 'a OFHEROISM 4t; 'ii ` story of Cita Japanese earthquake disaster' made a:p- Ileal to Canadians' for many reasons, land the Government' of this ",Do- rninion did not hesitate to lend prac- ;tical aid to the sufferers in stricken japan, 'which staggered under one of the worst disasters in history. A ceremony the other day in ,New .York, which gave recognition : `to Captain Samuel Robinson; who: was in command' of the Canadian Pacific. steamer ",`Empress ` Of., Australia," which happened to- be in th'ela arbor" of Yokohama. at the time 61 the di- saster, is ' liar ticdlarl y � ink eTestin h vi r �', bringing ng tb; ,lzaht, the fact;.. that, this iemllant officer of the mercantile n arine was instruirent al in the res- cue of approximately three thousand persons. tIonor .to whom honor is duo has been worthilyand. fittingly dere: in tingle the presentation of the 7 f� C by the 13ritish Consul -General a ew Tror 1S ' . In the n prese ce of a s n l 34.ue1 gathering, theri a , whiCli n - c I t r,: il Mr. L++'. W, Beatty, Mr. Grant and : of+rer high h officials of the '.;atIadians cannot help feel- :- it thr' fll of pride when reading f . • >y of Captain Samuel gob- .. The spirit which inspired Co- t,= us and Vasco Cde Gaina and id, ,eri;aapervades it p i ...les the officers and the men cit.' the T.',riaish . niercarl ti1E; a .I ine, anti ti' gallantry of Cana- dian r ' .aalors today is not altonetltca• n cLf,r.ient;; from ' what-�: imbued those ):. old Iso � . { ;: c,rliciasls;- ;,Vii; trigs. Kori ut+s I: ..,, T i .i r > <a an. I S .;, utter° risked tri ,t. `•,';, f iie y c•:irlt . .r days, :i. The we st,n.ot Des I has no a lOa r. re , I y• iefti and nothing •a l i+r,. explorers t e do: From China to fern from C7ni Pole to Pole. all 15 tt„r.w,t and mapped' 13pd 111d ev'eii'liaa p t6 ;r'aphed, 'nut we nc. •rl not fear trial, 'British sotimen will` lose their ' ,,, . , t ii gas- 1antry and daring 'of rust hi- ,... 1 story. because there are no more worlds; to conquer. flow many Canadian boys growing up today > will ;read with a thrill of pride of the achievements of the officers and men of thegood ship -Em r.ess of Australia a gn a "time of great trial and: difficulty in the. burning waters of 'Yokohama—and will want to row upand, if the g occasion demands if in the days of the future, go and do likewise. The old famous sea captains, Co- lumbus and Drake,and' all the rest . who re on « g e to the haven under the hill” did t their work nobly, ] y o , man - full and ' y well, with their crews to help thcg. Cat Robinson's n ons he- roic endeavor will stand.. out ae, a bright. particular rags in -Cana: an. Pacific stesmbhip history, where, taking immense risks, the morale, courage arid proud sea history' of - the men of the mer captile marine were again exemplified in their brightest lrte.,t colors:: It is well for the World that there are men of the Captain Robinson tlfin n command of d af tlo „e great ships flying Irn,t can- tile marine flags on the seven seas: The Government 01 Japan will take a suitable opportunity give uAtty to give dtie appreciation of the valuable help rendered by the C. P. f . steamshc i �• and d theirf ' a fzcers for a a service gladly 'lads_. rendered l i d in' token of Our •-friendship How-, and our common humanity. ly.�v-, , y over clouded the outlook may be in otherutuirtei•s, we have always been able to see :a' patcb'of blue Sky over Japan, whose friendship is aouoty precious to us in these days. If' we reflect upon the possible conse- quences of a serious earthquake., in cur houses and streets in Montreal, we can form some idea of what ha p ened 'in Tokio aof the' dreadful P nd adful devastation wrought in a few hours. The, stoutest heart must have quailed in that Inferno where human beings were perishing by hnndreds of 'than - sands --so that we offer to Captain Samuel Robinson the heartiest arest of congratulations for his share in a noble wort c =n Yperformed." obi The foregoing tribute to Captain Robinson appeared as an editorial in the "Montreal Gazette," and is but one of many recognitions of his - heroic "actions. The passengers of. the ;" Empress of Australia" have presented „to the Pacific liner a tab- Iet which coin rn emorates the part she, her captain and crew took in the relief and rescue work at the time of the 'disaster, and prior to than sailing from New ''ark on January 30 of the "Empress of Canada" which' he now 'commands; on world' cruise, the American Metropolis honored the intrepid Commander at varioas auncheons and dinners, and d..Inanhtrat;ed that'h%s heroism ha., s won universal for him urlive ., I a a respect and admirali an. n Ca a rli� 7n boys may • , indeed with indeed, read ai;hri11a1'psrIq of the achievements of the officers and men of the "`Empress of Abs- tralia.» THE EXETER.TIMES LOCALS Mrs. L. fillings is visiting with Mrs. M. Sheers and family. DRUAI the world over and you can't BEAT Harvey's Western Flour. Miss Idella Taylor, of London is visiting her brother, Howard and sis- ter, Miss Olive Tayloe In town.' Mr, and.1VCrs, Chas. s. G•afton of London, -visited over the week -evil at the home of Mr, Wm. Leavitt, Mrs. (Dr:) P " 1V£, 1V1eLenna,n of Windsor is visiting her ,'sister, -Mrs. (Rev.) Foote at the Presbyterian Manse. Mr, and Mrs. Mervyn Coxworth, of London, spent the week -end with: the latter's parents, Mr. and 'Sirs. Ed. Heideman, Mr, Ernest (IlappY) Wells, was in Guelph . Friday, assisting the Sea - forth intorniediates in:their play 'off in that city. Tho young peo�pi.ie 'f Cavell Church R c served lunch and Trot coffee at the Carnival Thursday evening at the Donie rink and did a fairly -good business. Mrs. H. parsons who last week had the misfortune to fall- through a, trap door` into' the cellar,: is Still confined to tier bed, but.is improving somewhat, - Mrs. Do4ve11 and son Howard,. of Hainilton and Mrs Smith r Smith, of Wood, who have been here since the cleatli of 1\lrs. Makins returned to their respective hoines last week.. Next Sunday morning- Rev. F. E. Clysdalo will preach in Main St. ehureh on. "The :Vows of the 7 Cln rch Meiober.' Everybody is cordially in- vited, especially are members urged to attend. Mr. Wit. Etherington, who under- went an operation in London recent- ly, returned last week: and is receiv- ing treatment at Dr. Ilyndman's hos- pital. He was.in London on Monday and • is progressing favorably. Air. Clarence Hoffman; of Galt, who has been at liis home in Zurich, suffering from a dislocated shoulder received during a hockey game, re- turned to that.city on Monday to re- sume. his position as clerk' in a store. Dr. A: R. ICinsnlan leaves Thurs- day evening for St. Michael's Hospit, al, Toronto, where he will receive treatment for gastric ulcer, His of- fice will be closed for a tithe in con- sequence. We hope for a. speedy re - restoration to health.' Two little children coming out of Sunday School, where :evidently, ref- erence had been made to his Satanic Majesty, were discussing in their childish way, the lesson: "Do Yon believe there is a devil?" asked one. Naw," said the other, "it's just lilt Santa Clans, it's your father." The Mission 'Circle : of James St. church held.: a tea, and ,shower in the church on Friday afternoon last that was a decided success. Music wa ,provided while afteruo'ontea.was•be Ing served The Iadies' ofthe coil gregation ,brought fancy and usefu articles 'tha't will later be' solcl at bazaar; At the ostial Literary meeting con- ducted by the .students of the Short Course on Friday last, a debate .was held, resolved- that Mixed fanning. is better than specializiimg, The afIir m'ative, was taken by Miss Gertrude Stewart and Louis Cornish ; and 'tire negative by Miss Clara, Hutchinson and Robt.. Cann., The negative won. Harold Hern was in the .chair. - Mr;:Th'omas Dinney, who :is.engag- eel with Mr: '13.; N. Rowe, was 111 Tor - this month 'writing on examine, - .1 tions to qualify as Embalmer. He got word on Monday from the Board of Examiners, that tie. was highly successful in passing his exams. He also received his Embalmer's Li- cence. While in Toronto illr. Dinney attended a session- of Parliament which he •found very iutcr eeting, A dentist is the only one who can toll a woman 'when to open and shut her mouth andet away .- with s it. including the purchase price of cars, upkeep and depreciation, as well as the expense of maintaining motor highways, Rau, W. 1+'.' Nickle says the people of Ontario spent' more on automobiles last year than the total value of the crops of the Pro- vince. That is something' to ;think about. The report that the; automobile licenses for Ontario for 1924'. are identical;to those being used in Mich- igan this year, is contradicted by the manager of the St. Thomas Metal Signs, Ltd., the firm that isi• n akzng the e Ontario markers. Mr. Stewart was in Michigan and examined the marker u s and reports that there ' lAsa noticeable difference between the two. The colors' are the same, black lettering on yellow, but where the. Ontario markers have a solid yellow background all the Michigan markers have a heavy black border. :SNOWSTORM BLOCKS TRAFFIC After a, spell of. fine �vintor weath- er, a severe storm, one of the worst this winter visited this' section oil Tuesday. A strong easterly wind was blowing all clay accompanied by snow during the evening. By 'Wednesday. morning the wind had ceased 'but the snow had been -Piled high in places and many of the roads were blocked: Several, however were able to : drive in. several miles from the country. The morning trains were cancelled, but it is'expected that the tracks will be cleared before sight. The service on the L. H. & B:, this winter has been the best it has ever been• In spite of sortie bad storms the traits have been running, well on time. Ow- ing to no mail Wednesday ,morning Some of our correspondence did not reach us in time for this issue. THE LATE FREDERICK. WITWER- The .funeral of the late Frederick Witwer, notice of whose death ap- peared in The Times. last week, .was held on Friday, interment in the ' Ex- eter cemetery. Mr. Witwer died quite suddenly on Wednesday, aged 73 'years and 12 days. The deceased was born in North East Mope in the county of Perth. Forty-two years ago he was ignited in marriage to his bereaved widow, whose maiden nacre was Diana Ruby. • Besides •his widow two daughters and one son' survive, hirs. Dan Ioehlei• of Iii tcherier;: Mrs. W. L. Gearing," ,of Toronto and Ron- ald at home; also 'two grandchildren; two brothers and one sister, Samuel e of Detroit; John, -of New Hamburg and Airs. Maly. Eby, of Waterloo., Two sisters predeceased him. A mong those who.attended the funeral were: lir. and Mrs. Gearing Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. D. Keohler and child - s ren, Kitchener; Mr. Samuel Witwer' ••. and son Dan, Detroit; Mrs. Mary Eby- - Waterloo; Mrs. Geo. Ruby, New 1 hamburg; Airs. E. Taylor; London; a Mr, Cal.lfas, Zurich, f The Quarterly Official Board of the Alain- St. 'Methodist church met Monday evening. Following the rou- tine business, the.Pastor, Rev. F: E. Clysdale was invited to return for the second • year. Several of the brethern spoke in very appreciative terms of the services if Mr. Clysdale during the year. Mr. Clysdale in turn said that he had greatly enjoyed his ministry in Exeter and had no thought of leaving this next confer- ence term. The Short `.Cour. sec ,in Agriculture which have been held in. Exeter for the past'three months swill be brought to a close the encs of ±: ' month; 1Vliss"• Campbell, who has been conducting a course in dressmaking will • finish on Friday and next Week ]Miss Hop- kins l kin.s will continue the courses in do- mestic science. The young men are at present taking lectures on gas engines ' can g d tractors s an d couimencin g Thursdayy Mr.;Jones s will give instruc- tions .in dairying. The . y g yotgng people expect to close the course with a ban- quet on Friday the 29,t1i: RhNl1't,'t3'E,dY A her • e , s hero uging to hed LI- errngton andattached to, ia cr,t,tei•. ran,. ava away on Thursday last but rl?a. y 'not 'get .ver Stewart g Y 'far. Mr:� A. atcwart tiva;s driving. the horse , g, 03 se to Exeter 'the r., onrlon Road `soutltaiidwlie near Xl ,�.r 9Jzete .r fIte r'a:uinto nto a pitch t?t>le. and Art Stewart was thrown out, The hearse. began an "to, run away arid at Jobaa Dell's s i,•,: , i truc[t anoi'herp itch hole. cutter °was • th=totivri over the horse's back and brottght the animal to a standstill little the worse for its ekperienee. HORSE'S KICK - FATAL • AT AN AUCTION- SALE ' John Robinson, of Mitchell, t life- long resident of the coniriiunity met With an accident on Tuesday from which lie died Friday inorning'at the ,age of 72 years. He attended the .auctieri sale, of Mr. Freeman Apel ilr Fnllarton;'and 'while passing behind an old Mare which i:s' over 30 years old; the animal kicked hint in the ab dotren. Ile went hack against a bind- er and on conring`inp'agair the horse - gave h-im another kick, striking him •in the stomach. Deceased was born in Fullarton and after retiring from' farming a few years ago he and ilia family moved to Mitchell to live.' $e - sides his widow he loaves four- sone` and three daughters Seven brothers and three sisters also ,:survive. '•HURON COUNTY BREEDERS', CONSIGNMENT- SALE OF PURE, BRED CATTLE AT. WINGHAM, ONT. '✓• „THURSDAY, ,FEBRUARY-- 28th - 1924 30 Shorthorn Calves and I-Ieifers 20 Shorthorn Bulls 1 Aligns Bull g�_. 1 Hereford Bull For 'catalogue ue vii' g rte S h.'St - otli er ,s, Secretary Department of Agrieultnre Clinton. . , _, _r CENTRAL. y, G'. i E[�oer 710 0 CENTRAL BUSINESS COL- LEGE, LEGE, STRATFORD,, ONT. prepares Young ineii' and women for Business which is now Canad's.greatest profes• slon We assist; gradtcates to positions andthey e,l �y have iii oral orial training which en- abies'tlie7n to iriiaer, With ` sue - co ,�Lucs. Stue'id . ts are registered' each week. Get our fIee cat- alogue and learn 'something about Our diff + arena de.start.,, • d ments. I)., A. McLaughlin, Pi•in. Hary tIOO 4E'lr IJEAGITE A local town hockey league' has been formed_ in Exeter for the re- mainder of the winter, The league willco r„o s tst of six teams,four frcim. town and two from the country. The first' games were played Tuesday evening, the six teams taking pant, 'IThe ;first game will be played from l Y.. 7 Jo 8, the second from 8 to 9, and the third from 9 to 10, Games will. be played each Tuesday and Thurs- day evening unless Something inter- venes., On nter-venes.,On account of the game with London Thursday evening, the league gamesthis week will .be played sirs, day night. A small admission fee will be charged. The Schedule: Feb. 18th—,Argonauts vs Cubs 7-8 Shieks vs Midgets S-9 Canadiens ys Alerts 9-10 Tuesday, Feb. 26th Shieks vs Argonauts 7-8 Midgets vs Cubs 8-9 Rovers vs Canadiens 9-10 Thursday, Feb. 28th Cubs vs Sheiks 7-8 Argonauts tants ys Midgets S-9 Alerts vs Rovers 9--10' , Tuesda*3March 3rd Cubs vs Alerts 7—=8 Canadiens vs Argonauts 8-9 Rovers vs Sheiks 9-10 Thursday, 1Vlarch 6th Argonauts vs Alerts 7—S Rovers vs Cubs 8-9 Midgets vs Canadiens 9-10 Tuesday March llth Canadiens vs 'Shieks 7-8 Alerts vs IVRIgets 8-9 Argonauts vs Rovers 9-10 Thursday, March 13th Midgets vs Rovers 7-8 Alerts vs Shieks 8-9 Cubs vs Canadiens 9-10 The dates for the, midsummer High School examinations and High School Entrance have been announc- ed, and are two weeks later than for- merly. The High • School examina- tions begin on June 23rd and end on July 7th. The High School Entrance examinations begin on July 2nd and end on July 4tli. For the sake of the Students, we hope for cool '.weather from June 23rd to -July 7th. We understand that several un- rnarried woi) e11 of questionable a e . to are seriously considering l4ining the - Royal Canadian Mounted Felice .. force. file motto of that inucll-P t'ag iaricecl band of stalwarts lar ,, •ways got our rnan," CANADIAN' . WES'I,`INGl0US]i Electric Ranges, Heaters, ,Toasters, Percolators, Laundry and Curling Irons, 'Motors and Generators "Get ciur Prices on Installation General Motor Repair & Rewinding BLESS — MILLIKEN Service � Electrical S 4 gw cl Supplies . ZURICH MICKIE SAYS; oo 't t MAN t1•1 11,0 miss ,. 6'T VT M1 ER '{�10' a � � 'N Fu OA•15 0u1• 9P.1Nw tit OON4 LoKt `h! met.i..' (CN' PAPE% FER -rt+in i at" WUN81 "MtEv.s wuz. km: Ma WMO S1ARC@o deli in ckeast a voNtoo' aha. low: '' .140 01/4381"EO % FARMERS'SALES NOTES B'armers with Sales Notes will be well advised to turn them over to. this. Bank for collection. The Baric will relieve you of all trouble in mak- ing presentation, and payments will be credited to your account promptly. sse Sales Notes supplied without charge. _ . THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE Capital Paid Exeter Brands Crediton $ranch Dashwood Branch Up $20,000,000 Reserve Fund $20,000,000 M. R. Complin, Manager G. G. Maynard, Manager G. G. Maynard, Manager • Incorporated in 1855 Capital and. Reserve $9,000,000 Over 125 Branches THE MOLSONS BANK COURTESY TO ALL In all departments every effort is made to eliminate unnecessary formalities and to, assure speedy and courteous service to' customers. Savings Departments at every Branch. Deposits of $1.00 and upwards invited. ' EXETER BRANCH T. , S. WOODS, Manager TJSBO111.47E & 'HII3L3EIiT MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE,OMI!'..... C � AN: Y. Head Office, Fara uhar, Ont. 9 , President, • 'JOHN ALLISON i widen t JAS. S 1 VIcKEN'ZiL DIRECTORS THOS RYAN SIMON DOW ROBT. NORR,IS ' SSM. BTiOC,I` AGENTS JOAN IaSS}JILY Ce • ntralia Agent. gen t for Usbo n r o and Biddul h " P . OLIVER HARRIS Munro, Agent for Hibbert Fullerton and Logan. W. A. TURNBULL Secretary -Treasurer, Box 98 Exeter, Ontario. GLADMAN & .STANTtURY Solicitors Exeter. TM. G. IV IRCOUL t9TOTMi, I.,ID,F3, I,iP.b 1 hi'v )lflilllu, . O1RlcoY` 0 or v I'It. Carling' a Lam cillo©. 471orit � every WecliResday`aYt®znoos IDR A. B. ]fritts Ik; I'1 1a14.1Y 1fD.I1 , .fl. Honor Graduate 'of Toronto' it ronta Bi;i var,- D NTiST O#ltce over Oladaian & Stanbury s office, Main Street, ' 1Eixeter. MONEY TO LOAN' We have a large e g amount of private funds to loan on farm and village, properties at . lowest rates of thaw ter, esti GLADMAN & ST`e-NIiT .' LTtT'- • Barristers. 8olicl tors Main St, Exeter. Ontario - PERRY P., D®TI>' D, L1C stead .Arco• do ansa r.'• Sal esred " r co u. to d inny • oo- ad at lit 7. Terms nod orate Orders 'lel at T i ' aae,�. Office; ,will be rosea P Ptly at- tended ended to. Phone '116, Iiirkton. Address Kfrktox P..0. TRE EXETER 7,'1liil.h; nubs cri' ptrot rate,o. �W t.. { cA ) ,L ]r ti I,'^,"l� ) C 1 Y.qq Display �l p1 S Ad v.P rtisfng--;glade 1 ter;gl Oa application. �• ..SStrayS Ri to U1e ins er:.att Fthree i sertione 'for. $1.00 ar>,[i ori Oa1 , Estate' t or Tor :416 ci0c.,. each inciertion for one inonth insertion. of ,Fors- M.iscell`_ uneous articles, of not than five dines, For Sale Saar o Wanted, each 'insertion '(1Oc,Lal cezz4 and found locals 269,