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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times, 1924-10-23, Page 1FIFTY-FIRST, YEAR No. 2566 EXETER, ONT., TI -[UI SDAY MORNING, OCTOBE1R 23rd., 1.924 i errs .},l,ls r i �; .Si'EC1AI� CIU1.IDILE I'S SkluirfC d ,Iii rli.,�z,iiiiiii�Iiiiilllliilllllllllliilllilllllililliillllllllllillllilllllil4(iliilNt1 11IIP MITI INlIIil IIIINIlllllflllNll r-- A special Children's Service was held in Trivitt Memorial church on U Sunday. The children of the Sunday school paraded to chinch and Occup- temiaalted the front pews, The Rector, Rev. A. A. Trumper, preached an approp- riate sermon. FRACTURED WRIST IN Rapti Mr. P. W, Gladman's many friends regret to know that he suffered an accident at his home in London on ,.;.. Saturday. He had the misfortune to = fall down stairs sustaininga broken Mame amsmie fan 11 mime mom Get our special prices, en Congo learn rugs for this special sale week. The new fall patterns have just arrived. This sale means a consider- able saving/to you. Shown in all the -popular sixes. Ask us for an office).- entry blank for the $1000 Gold Seal Congoleuiu tille writing contest; It is open to everyone free: Tae sty Bedroom Rugs Clearing at $14.75 ea. Madame X and'Nemolastick Reducing Corsets We have in stock the new self -reducing; all rubber- corsets. These are positively guaranteed to reduce We• sell these Models much lower than mail ma 1 or der houses. Heavy Coating at 'x,1.5 0 yd. Heavy coatings 56 inches wide shades brown and grey, suitable for both ladies' and children's coats very speccial value at $1.50 per yard. Clearing of:Wool Serge Skirts at$1.95 each We have a few odd serge skirts in good quality serge, odd sizes, .mostly navy in color. Clearing this week at $1.95 each. Pure Linen Tablecloths. at $2.75 Hereis a retil. bargain in table cloths, a clearing line just arrived' from the wholesaler, size 66 ,in. by 66 in., absolutely pure linen damask only a few to sell at $2.75 each. New Eiderdown.: Kiro :as Ladies' Eiderdown kimonas, all sizes, good range of colors and pat- terns, Satin trimmed, very special value at $7,54 each, Dinner Sets., We have some very fine patterns in dinner sets at `very attractive prices, We will be glad to show them to you. EXTRA QUALITY ALL WOOL BLANKETS'AT $9.85 'HONE 32 Jones I lel iioinulliilillitill miliiililillililitiliiiiiitiilimu `�illllllilli it � . FALL --The Season when: PrudentPeoplePaint. • W for Protection. Lowe Brothers High Standard Paint will Protect your Property - PINTS 80c. QUARTS $1.45 .y/2 GALLON $2.80 GALLON $5.40 ALSO TO PROTECT USE . AGATE FLOOR VARNISH iNIVERSA7L;. VARNISH SUN FLOOR VARNISH ' NEPTUIsTITE VARNISH .. IN TINS FROM 80c. UP 'repave ,for inter Complete Stock at Lowest Prices STOVES HEATERS AND RANGES STOVE PIPE ELBOWS `i '1V1�PIPES COLLARS DAMPERS AND STOVE BOARDS ...,.� 1111 � TINSMITHING AND PLUMBING FURNACES . AND IRON PIPING CISTERN' PUMPS AND SINKS e Hardware tStore and Stove PHONE 32 40101.11 Mom Woman AwaRsla wrist and a dislocated elbow, The break is not serious although he will be confined to his home for some time. E A Mill RADIO SET • Mr. W. J. Beer has on display in his window a ;five -bulb nteutradine -= 'radio, :built. by Rev. G. M, Chid - ley, of Thames Road; The set is built in a plate glass cabinet, all of the working parts being exposed. it is ',d, fine peice of workmanship and, gives excellent results, stations as far as California and Cuba hav ing been heard. Imemost CAR STOLEN While ` Mr.' Henry ,Elworthy was ,in London on Saturday, his five - passenger McLaughlin touring car was stolen from in front of the Grigg House. Mr.., Eiworthy had parked his car while having supper, sum Immo r, and when he returned it had disap peered. He made several purchases =; amounting to nearly $200, which were in the car at the time. 1.41 Womb Moira SUFFERED HEART' 14'111 -LURE On Saturday evening while Mr. Win. Melville was r•etur•ning hone he 'suffered a severe heart attack that almost cost him his life. When opposite the Huron. garage he felt faint and'he went in and sat down. • Re became unconscious and when Dr. Graham arrived on the scene it was at first thought life had de parted but after working over hini for some time he regained con- sciousness. He twill be confined to his bed for a couple of weeks. BRIDE-TO-BE SHOWERED ' On Friday evening, of last week a number of 'lady friiends.:met at the home of Mrs. Wni. Balkwill and pre- sented Miss Edna Follick, bride e- lect with a miscellaneous shower. The guest of honour was completely taken by surprise. During„ the ev- ening ;d decorated basket' bearing the gifts were brought in and con tained many very beautiful anti use- ful 'presents. se- ful'presents. `Refreshments were ser- == ved and a very jolly evening wag spent. S DROOL13Y-LAW IS DEFEATED The By -Law proposing to spend 0.00fol the erection of an addi-' obi to the Exeter school was voted own on' Monday by the ratepayers' le number voting for the By -Law as 85 and) against it 240. The sults of the different. polls were as follows:— 'For Against Total No. 1 16 73 S9 No. 2 35 79 114 No. 33 56 89 No. 4 1 32 33 $7 ti ll. TI ll. illliililiil0iiiiilliiil(iiliilllltib:� �, iv re The "Live Wires" class of young men together with their lady friends held a marshmallow • and wener roast at the river Monday evening, Miss Edna Follick, , teacher of the class being the guest of honor. BIRTHS WARD -In Exeter, on Wednesday, Oct, 22nd, to . Dr. John and Mrs: Ward, a son, MARRIAGES -COLE—McNALLY:-- In , Goderich; on October 16th, Miss Agnes , Pearl' daughter of the late G. A. and Mrs. McNally, of , Goderich,. to Mr. Arthur. Leslie Cole, son of Mr. and Fibs: John Cole, of Exe- ter, by Rev, Mr,-McDermid. DEATHS SCOTT—In • Parkhill on Oct. 20th, Mrs,�Wm. Scott, aged 65 years, $TERN In Exeter on Oct. 17; Louis Henn, aged 83 years and 5 months KAY—In "St. Joseph'•s Hospital,.Lon- don, on Oct. 16, James A. Kay in his 53rd yearn • ritITIIEPIINt ,A, SY �rAa11° REPAIRS We are now prepared to do ell kinds of repairs on, broken frames,. whereas before, we had to send them to London or •elsewhere, HEAVY SHELL FRAMES TO YOUR OWN LENSES, WHILE ' YOU' WAIT, $3.00. SPECTACLES, LARGE LENSES, :1.00 and tTP. Dr. .. ohn Ward CIITROPRACTOR '& OPTICIAN MAIN ST. E'i''ER, .ONT. PHONE '70 S5 -.. 240 325 COLE—McNALlY "' 4 A very' pretty wedding took place at ' the , home of Mrs. G. A. McNally, of Goderich, on Thursday of last week, when her daughter Agnes Pearl, was, united in marriage to Mr. ArthuLeslie Cole, son of' Mr. and Mrs. John Cole, of town. The. ceremony was performed at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Mr. McDermid in the presence of about twenty immediate ° friends'of both parties. After par- taking of •a wedding dinner Mr. and Mrs. Cole left on the 1:30 p.m. train for Toronto and• Buffalo on CAMPAIGN CLOSES VOTING TO -DAY The voting on the O. T. A: pleb- iscite takes place to -day (Thurs- day); Thursday): The campaign has been one of thee most strenuous on .the tem- perance question in' OntaiioR Dur- ing the past week the dry forces held" several meetinb s On Friday day evening a meeting was held in James St. sahurch addressed by Rev. J. C. Reid, of Ottawa and Mr. Geo. Stanley, of Lucan. For reel genu- ine eloquence and marvellous array of facts • with inspirational,,effect the' addresses could hardly be sur- passed.' On Thursday evening' Rev. F. -E. Clysdele and Mi cJ. 0- Plead were at Zurich. Rev. W. E. Don- nelly and Rev D. McTavish were at Dashtivood Friday -night." Rev Clysdale. ailed. Bev. Giant, of 'Grand Bend, 'were 'at Geeenw'my Monday night -Rev, Donnelly and Mr. Medd tet Hensall on Monday night..' On Sunday afternoon the lames St. Sunday school held `^a, Mase meeting' in the auditorium�:,.. c,n Mr. v„ S, G Stanhru•y and Mr, S. if. Holtz -mann, of Crediton, delivered very` lnsjpir-1 ing messages ' 13IR rIFI»AY PAItt X Mr.. and hers. Conrplin gave a birthday party on • Tuesday for little Gertrude in honour ' of her sixth' birthday and a large number of lit- tle girls were well. entertained The Autumn decorations along with the pretty little favours .an a sumptu- ousbirthday dinner ,accompanied with games and stories gave the children a thrill of happiness not soon to be forgotten. hitER•KLEY—CANN A quiet but pretty house wedding took place at the hone of Mr. and Mrs, John Cann, "Willow Grove," farm, :Usborne, on Wednesday, Oct. 15th, when their youngest daughter Stella Pearl, was united in marriage to Chester Martin l'ferkley, son of Mr. and Mrs. M, Merkiey of Loudon. The Rev, H. J,. Uren, . president ' of the London conference, officated. The bride, who was given in marri- age by her father; looked charming in an /Alice blue georgette gown gray 'slippers and stockings," and wore a coronet. of orange blossoms. She carried an arm bouquet of But- terfly roses. The wedding music was played by Miss Mary- Pybus, and during the signing of the register Miss s Ed ua 1\2erklev, sister of the groom, sang "All Joy Be Thine," The house was prettily decorated with• autumn flowers, foliage, strea- mers and wedding bells. Follow- ing the cerernony, a wedding dinner was served, after which the bride and grodin motored to London, tak- ing the train 'from there to 'Windsor Detroit' and points west, the bride travelling iu a grey wool crepe dress gray hat, gray coat with fitch collar and gray slippers and stockings, The groom's gift t,o the bride was a gold wrist watch, to the pianist a neck- lace of amber :beads, and to the so- loist a bracelet. The clay of the cer- emony was unique in that it was the occasion of the birthday 'of both bride and groom. Mr. and Mrs. Merkley reside in London. They. leave the best wishes of many -friends in this cof'amunity. UNIVERSITY OPENED. ;Messrs. J. G. Stan,l ttry and R. N Creech represeetiing the Exeter Boar of Education, and lir. J. N. Soutircot were in London Thursday attendin the. opening' of. University of Wester Ontario and seeing the buildings. Lon. don, .and the fourteen counties sur rounding that city can well feet peou of the magngicent bu,ldings, Art and Science, that 'are situate just ove the river to the northwest of the ri!t The buildings are the last word r,' paint of architecture and general ilei i'ty, whole tine site. Itself consisting o 255 acres cannot be surpassed.' 'Th buildings, power house and ' b.ridg are all constructed of concrete an steel faced with grey sandstone. Tim type of architecture is collegiate boor Lc. ft is simple, chase and beautiful. and will last for centuries. The, main building contains the administrative of- fices, the library of 65,000 volumes, the beautiful•ass,embly ball, the office's of the Dean and professors of the Col lege of Arts, the students' supply store, and post office, a museum and a score or more of well lighted an, splendidly ventilated classrooms Tri natural science 'building has been •.on siiuetecl aith'a view primarily to ut 1. ity. The building accommodates thy large departments, Chemistry, .Physics Zoology, Botany and. Geology. Eacr department has the maximum number of student and research laboratories. 'Two, amphitheatres for lectures and -demonstrations, a museum for spec- imens and a cafeteria' for professors and students are provided. • it is well Rrorth anyone:i' while to drive into the grounds: when in Lon- don, if for no Bother purpose • than to. see the outside of the buildings and the grounds surrounding them•; The present buildings will be increased in number as time goes on and the needs of the university become greater, 'The grounds are already a beautiful park and give great prouriee for .all kinrie of activities,: The opening Ceremonies at 3 p,ni, were eery interesting and were at- tended by 'many .prominent: education,. alists from all, over Canada! acid the United States, and ninny others who al.'s interested ,,in; eeducatiemeI v.'ori The formal opening took place.. in the assembly room, One of the paci,eidariy Ent erestinrg Ceatures",wa,s the pros ss ion of tliie• heads 'of the vaa•vous uaiuver sitiees iin their hoods: and gowns, At - 6 p,m:. a Canadian, Club dinner was partaken ee ofat Tecumseh • tri Te iinseh Hcrir:se and lolL.ry-' ietieg this at,SAS the Conv.ocii'�on end co:nfermhart sot l,oniorary degrees took place at the Winter Gardens. Many... excellent, addresses were given aoth'I afternoon anti• evening by eminent mans'' suck, a-, President Klock. r t the lint. rersity of Brvtisli Colruiilz,it, ].)coat, Gar-- ;•(tmon : Leine or the Unirer, idly r'f ' age, Presirlen.t Sir ,Pobert A. l3alcotter or the -C�ila4ct spy of 'l'oi'n+sato, eat MarE'cnz;ie' of Dalhousie tin'•ver� Vice r situ it c, Rector Canon � 't.C ncrn ..[r�r �, s• t al. tlr Unduersl.tyof•Mo!ntreal, Me. ,J'rt,tie e Riddell, Provost 'I(, O, Babcock: of time University; of Il hitn:olis, .Ikon. .De, H. I. Cody, Chairman Boyal O;nttrio Univers sity Comxii,iss<;Ir,>In, and Sir Arthur Cur- rie, "Principal urrie,'Piincipal of McGill Unive:rsityy On: 1 riday afternoon Sir Arthur Cm -- lie, who' was commander of the '.:'n: adieu Fortes overseas, ol!icia,ted at the unveiling of a Inenioria.l tablet ll. to, the. �soaldiiers and nursing sisters of Middlesex County, who fell over seas le the Great War. THE LATE JAMES A RAY Mr. James A.' Kay, of Usborne, died in St, Joseph's hospital, Lon- don, on .Oct, 16, in his 53rd year. The deceased hid been in hoepitali about aweek having undergone ;au' operation. He was bora in Usbor'ne Tp., being: a son of the late John Kay. For the past six years lie has been working for Mr. Arthur Cam- pbell. The remains were brought to the home of his brother, Wm. H. of Exeter, and the funeral was held ,on Saturday, interment in the Ex- eter cemetery. T'IlE LATE LOUIS TERN On Friday of last week, Mr, Louis Vern, who for over 40 years has been a resident of Exeter, died at the home of his cousin, Mr, ' James Horn, at the age of 83 years and 5 months, The deceased resided on Huron St, and was ill off and on for about three months with heart trou- ble. About three weeks before his death he was removed to the home of his cousin„ The deceased was born.,ixr England.' After coming to this;,'community he was employed by several but for many years he work- ed for the late George. Sainwell. The funeral was held on Sunday con- ducted by Rev. W. E. Donnelly, in- terment in the Exeter ceiiaetery. ry CAVEN r1 a CxuR c1 3 ANNIVERSARY The anniversary services of Cavell Presbyterian church on Sunday were a decided success. The weather was fine and 'large congregations were present both morning and evening. Beautiful floral decora- tions adorned the pulpit. At the morning service the Pastor, Rev. J. Foote preached a very forceful ser- mon while in the evening Rev; F. M. Duggan; of St: Marys, occupied the pulpit and delivered am eloquent c and i Let Us Help To See etter IN ORDER TO DO SO WE HAVE A TEST ROOM EQUIPPED WITH THE MOST MODERN OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS AND THE KNOW LEDGE OF HOW TO USE THEM BACKED UP WITH 28 YEARS OP EXPERIENCE AT SIGHT TESTINQ AND SPECTACLE PITTING. WW.IE CAN HELP YOU SATISFACTION GUARANTEED S S. 'Fitton, Registered Optometrfist. '1 James St! League held their an- nual League Rally on' Tuesday ev- ening last. A good program of vo- cal and piano selections was furn- ished. A missionary > pageant by several of the League:members was an interesting number and the ad- dress given- by Rev. Ritely of Cen- tralia„,was much. `enjoyed by ai]. pre- sent, Messrs. R. N. Creech and J. „tr, Southcott were'in London on Fri- day last attending a Meeting” of the weekly newspapermen sof Western Ontario. The` meeting was held .at the Tecumseh Hotel and was presid- ed over by Mr, I. A. McLaren, of Barrie. Questions of live interest o newspaper men were under die ussion. nspiring sermon that was much appreciated by the. congregation. The Main St. church ,withdrew their sera vide in the morning and Trivitt church in the evening, The offer- ings for the day were quite liberal, I_,OCAi S Mr, and Mrs. • Latimer Grieve and crildren, of Strathroy, motored up and spent the week -end in ton. M'r, and Mrs, Ronald Witwer were in Exeter last aveek l and moved some household effects to Strat- ford wherethey tSi11 start house- keeping. `The soft ball association of James St. Church including the, girls team and the two men's teams will hold a banquet in the Sunday School. on Friday evening next. The reflection of a fire near Cre- diton was seen as far as`. Hensall Wednesday evening of last week and turned out to be the burning I of refuse from' the flax mill. - Mr. and Mrs. Esli Heywood and lMiss Salome Finkbeiner motored to Kitchener on Thursday lass, return - I ing on Friday bringing with their _ Miss Almeda Finkbeiner of St. Ja- cobs. Mrs. Jas. Beer, who met wide an d accident ,at the home of Mr. Chas. e Johns in Usborne was removed to - the home of her son, W. J. Beer in - f town on Saturday and is getting a - e ! long nicely. lr ANNIVERSARY AND FOWL SUP- PER AT THAMES HOAl3 Thames Road Presbyterian Ola.urch Sunday Oct. 26th, Rev. G. D. Paton,. of Glencoe will preach. at 11a,m, and 7:30 p.m.' Fowl supper, all hot goose, Tuesday Oct. 2S, from 5;30: to S., followed by excellent program by Londouian Mixed Quartette' and Mr. A, Knapp, entertainer, Atkins sion 60 and, e.300. The Anniversary services of Main St. Methodist church will be Ixeld Suuday next, October 26th. Service at 11 a. ne will be conducted by the pastor•, 'Rev. F. E. Clysdale. In the afternoon at 3 p. nr. there will be a Grand Rally of tire. Sunday school when a special program will be given and the Robert :Raikes seals and: Diplopias awarded. At 7 p. in. aLd will join iu public worship when Rev, J. E. J. Millyard, of Asicin` St. London, will be the preacher. Millyard isrone of the popular prea- chers at Grand Bend '.ring : the. summer months• and all will be greatly profited,,.. ;by his message. Special music will be rendered by the choir assisted by Dr. W. A. l\1c- Dowell, and Mr. George Cox, of At, wood. r FOR SALE.—A Medlary kitchen heater suitable to stand beside an Electric range- as anannex. Ap- ply to Miss, Mettle Sweet. Tf the shown on. T i ,E Special 'Thursday plebiscite returns are broadcasted by radio he screen Thursday night. they will be rrta S A FRIDAY AND SATURDAY THE THRILLING SCARLET PI1IPER. TAM STORY BY ' BARONESS ORC/Y 66,1 "It Was in thefevered days of 'S3 when the rich danced, while the hungry claniorecl at their gates. A young, gallant, ho t\ bIoocl resented ell a s sen t lir o the t e Oman � v of -hie ' s heart; crossed swords WuSith his opponent arid 15aid the penalty with his life. • Tree ee .f Ro ng C e TWO 1310 FEATURE' COMEDIES FOR:'" NOV. '7tit AND 8 t}a 'BUSTER tFATON ,I ." _: o1) P�I OSa 1711I;Y AND' NOV.' 10th AND 11thTII:ANI' ( �.SCYIVINU , DAP) DOi7GL ,rS MC - LEAN IN"GROWING UP", COMEDY OF SII NSATI ,. , .ON THE 1 . S. l,. O.t Ems., EIALLOWE'EN ' alAStl1IERADB CARNIVAL ANT) DANCE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20th Prizes' will be at`a lcd tor best couple plc ti NatiolalCostr e Comic C os- ano, Best Exhibition Vox Trot, Best Exhibition Waite, .Exhibition Clog Dazice. All dancers are re Ymested t c i. e •ii c : i q o oil x c>sturte and nuth.e this, dance a Success.