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EQUITABLE LIFE
WATERLOO, — ONTARIO
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W. A. SHANNON, Supervisor
201 Dominion Savings Bldy.
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Beaman’s Hardware & Paint Store
The conviction ;that the old fash
ioned religion, no longer satisfies, is
general among those who haven’t
tried it.
EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 19th, 1928
Bargains in Ladies’ Wool & Silk Crepe Dresses,
Many as low as $3.95 each
After Stock-Taking gains
Ladies Silk & Wool Hosiery, 50c.
10 DOZEN PAIR LADIES’ SILK.AND WOOL HOSIERY. (Fi'rsts), GOOD
RANGE OF COLORS. SIZES 9 TO 10, A REAL BARGAIN AT 50c. PR.
MEN’S HEAVY RIBBED UNDERWEAR, SHIRTS AND DRAWERS,
CLEARING AT $1,00 A GARMENT
10 DOZEN QUALITY MEN’S HEAVY SHIRTS AND DRAWERS, NEAR
LY ALL WOOL CLEARING AT $1.25 PER GARMENT
MEN’S BROWN LINED. MOCHA GLOVES, REGULAR $2.00 ON SALE .
. AT $1.25 A PAIR
500 YARDS WHITE FLANNELETTE, YARD WIDE, GOOD QUALITY
ON SALE AT 22c. A YARD
Two Real Shirt Bargains
10 DOZEN MEN’S FINE SHIRTS IN. TOOKE, ARROW AND GORDON
BRANDS, SIZES 14£ TO 17J. • A REAL BARGAIN
THIS MONTH AT $1.65 OR 2 FOR $3.25
5 DOZEN MILITARY FLANNELETTE VVORK SHIRTS, ALL SIZES
BIG B BRAND, REGULAR PRICE $1.25 EACH
Men’s and Boy’s Overcoats
Greatly Reduced
ONE LOT MEN’S OVERCOATS ABOUT TWENTY COATS IN ALL ON
SALE AT $13.00 CASH
MEN’S $25.00 TO $27.00 NAVY OVERCOATS @ $19.00
MEN’S LEATHER-LINED OVERCOATS, LARGE. SIZE @ $19.00 EACH
BOYS’ OVERCOATS, SOME GREAT VALUES- @ $5.00 TO $10-00.
Women’s High or Low Overshoes
WOMEN’S FAWN OR BLACK LOW OVERSHOES @ $2.69
WOMEN'S FAWN OR BLACK JERSEYCLOTH OVERSHOES @ $3.49
WOMEN’S HIGH ZIPPER BLACK OVERSHOES REG. $5 FOR $3.75
WOMEN;? 4-BUCKLE OVERSHOES @ $2.69 TO $2.95
New Wall Papers
OUR NEW SPRING READY-TRIMMED SUNWORTHY WALL-PAPERS
HAVE ARRIVED. WE INVITE YOU TO COM® IN AND SEE
THEM, OR WE CAN SEND YOU OUR SAMPLE BOOKS.
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HONORED ON BIRTIHUY
On Wednesday evening of __
week a number of the neighbors and friends met at the hf>an> of Mis.
Silas Handford to a social
evening the occasion being the 87th
birthday of Mrs, Handford. The lad- leU took along their hiMrets and af
ter a very pleasant time refresh
ments were served,. M .
is at present enjoying fairly „
health for one of her' years and
ladies extended congratulations
best wishes for future health
happiness
last
Mrs. Handford
good
the
and
and
LEAVING for Winnipeg
Mr? W. A. Wise. Who held
position as manager ,.of the S.
Sanders Mfg. Co., Ltd., for a year
: and a half, has by mutual consent
■ severed his connection with the
: above .firm and accepted a position
i with the Hudson’s Bay Co., of Win-
: nipeg, as merchandise manager. Mr.
■ 'Wise held a similiar: podtion with
: The Robt. Simpson Co. for many
: years and therefore is well qualified
• for the new position. He goes with
■ the best wishes of the S. M. Sanders
: Co. for his success. The family will
; reside in Toronto for a short time
: before moving West.
the
M,
; DEATH OF MRS. THOS. WALLS
: I The death occurred; on Thursday
: last at her residence on the .5th con-
: cession of Biddulph 'of Mrs. Thos.
; Walls, after a lengthy illness. De-
■ ceased, Who was Margaret Jane Hod-
■ gins, daughter of tile late Adam
: Hodgins, was born in Biddulph over
: 75 years ago and had resided in this
■ district all her life, Her husband
■ died a few years ago. She is sur-
: vived by two sonfsi, Herman, at home L and Garfield, of Detroit. Three sis-
’ ters, Mrs/Mais. Walls, Mrs. W. Stan-
^ leyf London -Tp;’Mrs. A. Henry, Den-
. field^and one brother; Eli Hodgins-,
of‘the-2nd of..Biddulph. The Xun,-
eral- .took place to .SC. James, ceme->
tery/on Saturday,.
DEATH OF MRS. GEO. DOBBS
The death occurred in the Gener
al Hospital, Stratford on Wednesday
night of la|s;t week of Mrs. G. Dobbs,
69 Guelph St., after-a lengthy ill
ness. She was in her 42nd year
and was born in .Usborne. When
quite young she m'oVed with her
parents, Mr.'and Mrs. John Demp
sey, to Centralia.. tAfyout 11 years
Ago she moved with fast liuSband, G.
' Doblh, to Stratford.- Prior to her
(marriage she was Miss Ajnle C-u. _
Dempsey. She belonged to the Pres
byterian church. Her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. John Dempsey, live in Cen
tralia. Besides her husband she is
survived by one daughter, Lillian, at
home, and’ two brothers, J. Demp
sey, Windsor and James, of Neepa-
wa, Man.
to her
z.
■■ X
For Horses and Cattle
Royal Purple
Stock Specific,.. 60c and $1.75
Royal Purple
Cough Powders,. 60c
FIFTY-FIFTH YEAR, No.
For
Royal Purple . .
Poultry Specific, 60c and $1.75
Royal Purple
Roup Cure:30c. and 60c.
Disinfectants
for Stable and Poultry House
Ixal kills germs, $1, $1.50.’ Zenoleijm, all size tins, 35c. up
Royal Purple Disinfectant, 60c.
Representative
(WHOLE OR PART TIME.).
EXETER DISTRICT’
A good volume of good busi
ness now in force there,' A
first class opportunity for a
man of synbition.
OUR POLICIES ALL
GUARANTEED
S. S. EXECUTIVE MEET
Members of
St. S. School
ifriends to the
met’ for their
ithe home of the Supt.,"’Mr.5 B. W. F.
Beavers, on Wednesday. January the
11th. It being the birthday of the
Supt., it was made a special event in
the home. After reports from the
various depts., showing the finances
to be in a flourishing condition, Mr.
S. J. Elliott, the treasurer, reported
. apout $100.00’in the treasury, to be
gin the year's w^rk. Mr. W. H.
Johnson reported 'for the Temper’
ance dept., which also is active.
Miss Annie Yelland, Missionary, S*
1 also had 'a splendid report, showing
new members added with increased
finances. Rev. Mr. Moorhouse-gave
a number of fine suggestions for th§
upbuilding of the school; after
which Mrs. Beavers served lunch,
and a very pleasant time was- spent
by all. " A hearty vote of thanks
given Mr. and Mrs. Beavers
their' hospitality. <
the Executive of Main
and their wives, also
number of thirty-five
monthly meeting at
TRIVITT VESTRY MEETING
The annual vestry meeting of
was
for
FOR STOCK FOR POULTRY
Epsom Salts, ..
Sulphur Salts,
Salt Petre.......
,.5 lbs. for
,5 lbs, for
.2 lbs. for
25fi.
25c.
25c.
Oyster Shell, ....$1.50 per 100
Grit, ...............$1.50 p£r 100
Meat Scrap ....... 31 lbs. for
SUNSHINE FURNACES
NEW IDEA FURNACES
TINSMITHING anil PLUMBING
HOT WATER HEATING
ANGLE and GLOBE VALVES
IRON PIPING, FITTINGS, ETC.CARD -OF THANKS
Mrs. James Hill and family desire
to express their sincere thanks to
the many neighbors and friends for
the kindness and sympathy extended
during their .recent bereavement and
also for the floral tributes and to
those who loaned cats.
The annual vestry meeting of Tri
vitt Memorial church was held* on
Monday evening, January 16th. The
Rector, Rev. W. Jones, presided.
After reciting the Apostle's Creed
and prayer the first order of busi
ness wab the election of vestry clerk
which resulted in the re-election of
Mn. L. Day for the eleventh term.
The minutes of the previous vestry
were read and adopted and also the
minutes of^select vestry meetings.
The reports presented were highly
satisfactory, total receipts from all
sources being $4780.89', leaving a
total • indebtedness of ^489.00,
which, it is hoped, Will be cleared
this year. The officers for 1928
are as follows: Rector’^ Warden, M.
R. Complin; People’s Warden, W., J-
Staniake; ~ ‘
ey, M. A,
The Wardens.
E. J. Weth-
Day.
HAND MANGLED IN PULPER
Harry, the 10-year-old son of Mrs.
Beaver
set with
u Friday afternoon last when his.
•ft. hand cauglr
ad was
as feodin,
Centralia
I.
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of the London Road N„
an unfortunate accident
adly
man
in a
man;
igoldri
older
; the
root pulper
jlcd. Harry
into the ma-
brother Har-
crank. His
v.
chine while his
old was turning
hand i lipped and was drawn into the
machine and- was badly cut and
bruised. Dr. Fletcher was called
and it
putate
lad is
sling.
and- was badly
Dr. Fletcher
was found necessary to am-
the middle finger. The
now carrying his arm
litth
in :a
Seaforth visitors were at the Par- -
sonage on Sunday evening.
On Monday Rev. R. Fulton Irwin,
Mrs. Irwin and v/. R. Elliott wore ‘
in Strathroy attending the ifuneralf
of W. Rapley Holmes, late of New
York. Mr. Holmes was a cousin of
Mr. Irwin’s and a son of Rev. J. "W.
Holmes, late of Saskatoon, who'was
pastor in Exeter half a century ago.
On Friday evening following choir
practice, the choir leader, Mr. Lloyd
Hodgson and Mrs. Hodgson, enter-
tained the members of the choir. A
social hour was spent playing games
after which lunch was served. Mr.
and Mrs. Hodgson were tendered a
hearty vote of thunks.
; The pastor will continue his ad-
■ dresses to young people next Sun-
day night. A twenty minute song
.service will be given, Hymn sheets
provided.
The Woman’s Association (for
merly the Ladies Aid) of Centralia
United church, held their annual
meeting in the basement of the
church on Thursday afternoon, Jan
uary 12th. The reports for the
year showed the society to b‘e in a
flourishing condition, there being
49 members on the roll and $358.19
to their credit in the bank. The
election of officers .resulted as fol
lows? Mrs. B. E. Hicks was re-elect
ed as president, but resigned, after
We Can Help Yon fo‘ See Better
Our method of testing is most com-
Plcte ami our prices moderate. Of-
flee hours 9.30 to 12 am. and
to 5 pm.
rEvening1 by appn<«*111021:
S. FITTON
Phone 75w. OPTOMETRIST’
Of-
jBROCK-“Ih loving’memory of our
dear brother, Samuel Brock, who
died one year ago at Elimville on
January 15th, 1227.
sGone from us but leaving memories,
Death can never take away.
Memories, that will always linger
While upon this earth we stay.
Tn cur hearts your memory lingers,
Sweet and tender, fond and true.
♦There is not a day Dear Brother.
That we do not think of you.
Remembered by Sisters
DEATHS
HILL—In Exeter, on Saturday, Jan
uary 14th, James Nelson Hill,
ed 55 years, 9 months and
days.
CARD OF THANKS
Mr, and Mrjs. Lewis Lpve and fam
ily wish to. convey to the many
friends and neighbors their sincere
tlmnks for the many acts of kind
ness and expressions of sympathy
during their recent bereavement, al
so for the floralx tributes and tile
Ioan of cars.
IN XtEMORIAM
ORE—In loving memory of
Oke, who died one year ago, Jan
uary 21, 1927.
Gone from us, but not forgotten,
Never shall thy memory fade
Sweetest thoughts shall never linger,
Around the spot where thou art
laid.
Father, Brothers and Sisters
Sec’y.-Treas .
-, Vestry Clerk, I
_____„s, Treasurer and Clerk
and the following, Sid.-Sanders, W.
Pomfret, R. H. Murphy, T, Sanders,
W. Cunningham, Percy Dunsford, C.
H. Sanders, Dan Dew. Sidesmen,
Rd. Davis,, Jas. Morley, H. West, L.
E, Day, James Petirice, L. Wells, S.
Walter. Auditors, James Morley^
C. H. Sanders. Delegates to Synod
James Morley, R. H. Murphy; subs.,
Wm. Lutman, E. E. Moyle. The an
nual congregational tea - preceded
the vestry and proved conducive to
good fellowship. This tea was pro
vided by the* Ladies Guild. Before
closing the vestry, it was moved by
M. R? Complin, seconded by T. S.
Woods, that a hearty vote of thanks
•o iKsdtnd the officers,’all organi
sations and ir.oividuals for
untiring efforts in the inferu
Trivitt Memorial congregation,
ried by a standing vote.
their
1S Ou
Car-
J.FIES HILL DIES
FOLLOWING STROKE
Mr. James N, Hill, of Huron
suffered a paralytic stroke on Wed
nesday afternoon of lal^t week while
cutting wood on the farm of Mr. A.
Francis, Stephen, and early on
Saturday morning lie passed away,
Mr. C. Kading was out rabbit shoot
ing at the time and he heard Mr.
Hill chopping wood. Later he came
around to where Mr. Hill was and
found him sitting on a stump. Mr.
Hill complained of being unable to
misve his right arm or leg but
thought with assistance he could
walk but it was found' impossible
and a cutter was secured to take him CL1 ..... orror.A,'J0Ut-tl^ whSS;rUw?Bowder™aeleacIS
same night he lapsed into uncon .president; 1st vice-president, Mrs.
sciousnc|?s from which he never re- T Roves- 2nd vice-nrpq Mm t covered. The deceased was born in, £Z W.’ J Smith;
b1e-ng thl S-°e 2k assiat- sec’y*. Mrs. L. B. Hodgins;
Isaac Hill, his age being 55 yeais, 9 (treas> Mrs. G. O. Thompson; pianist,
.e a?e■ Mrs. A. Essery; auditors, Rev. Ir- U^lted marriage to win, Mrs> T> Neil. flower ’com<)
tw-1 ace"Seders, daugliter of the.Hicks, Mrs. A, Mitchell, Mrs. T.
ot Stephe^Tp L MrB' °' ?• 'Tl“»»»»o».
moved to Exeter Where Mr. Hill j........ .
worked for a number of .years as a •* ' ■
carpenter jvith Mi;.. .Jas. Brintnell. i -WHALENFor^fiie past-feiv years he has. vjprk-' ; S’■ ■ .<-f •> ...
ed at the Exeter. Canning Factory. I The W.'M: S.^began another ’year’s
He was of a pleasant disposition .hvork wRIi ViplehdiU meeting held
and a hard worker, work always be- at the home dt'ATrs;' D/WFrohnson,
ing A pleasure to him. Besides his.on Thursday‘afternoon^-January 12.
bereaved Widow he is survived by 2 i The president, >Mts. Frank Gunning,
sons, and one daughter, Nelson, of.was in the chair and the meeting
Toronto; Francis V., of Hamilton, j opened with the usual devotional
and Verda, Mrs. M. Beckler, of Us-1 exercises. Mrs. John Hazlewood led
borne Tp. He is also survived by 2 j the reading of the lesson: Isaiah 55
brothers and five sisters, Win., ot The ------------ ’ - ” ■
London and Isaac, of Crediton; Mrs i T. McKenzie, of Warner, Alta.; Mrs. I
J. Clarke, of Crediton; Mrs. Newton]
Baker, of Exeter; Mrs. Geo. Cham-,
bers, of* Arden," Man., and Mrs. J.!
Chambers of town. . There are three
grandchildren. The funeral was
held Tuesday'aftei’iioonAnterm.CUt in
the Exetdt hemetery, the services be-
..inducted by Rev. D. McTavish/1
CREAM
PRICES
We are paying today:
SPECIAL .... 43c.
NO. 1 .................. 42c,
NO. 2 ...................... 39c;
F. O. B. Shipping Point
We Pay All Express Charges
SWIFT CANADIAN CO.
Limited
STRATFORD, ONTARIO
Our Corner
Fable: Once there was
very good man who never
ed his goodness.» * * *
A writer says there’u
against saving money,
little Saw of necessity.
Learning to be a bachelor of __
is much easier than learning the art
of being a bachelor.* * * * * * * * *
Great leader: Anybody who has—Jf
great body of followers to,. L-hfction
when he says ‘‘Sic ’'em.”--* * ♦ *** >:< * *
Even when a girl catches a hus
band she boasts of the one that got away..
a very,
mention
no
There’s
law
that
arts
******
The way to be popular is just to ‘
make the other fellow believe he is
popular with you.* <■ * * * *
Half of the world doen’t know
how the other half lives, much less
when it sleeps.
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
The Annual Meeting of the Horti
cultural Society was held in the
Town Hall on Friday evening with
the president Mr. J. S. Harvey in
the chair. The report of the secre
tary-treasurer,. as audited was read
and adopted Showing a prosperous
year. The membership was 220 and
the money and work spent on civic
improvements was large. General
regret was expressed at the deter
mination of the president to retire
and very hearty vote of thanks were
tendered to him and also to the se-
retary and to Mr. M. R. Complin for
his conduct of the membership can
vas. Following are the officials for
192g. Hon. Pres, I. R. Carling, B.A.
President, Wm. Ward; 1st vice-pres.
G. S. Howard; 2nd vice-pres.., Miss
V. Essery; Sec.-treas., J. G. Stan-
bury; Assistant Sec., B. W. F. Bea
vers; Auditors, W. H. Johnston and
D. Rowcliffe; Directors, D. Row-
cliffe, Geo. Williams, J. W. Powell,
Mrs. T. Dinney, Dr. ROulston, M. R.
Cbmplin, Jno. Hunter, Miss Jeckell,
Miss Ada Andrew, E. J. Christie;
Parks Committee, J. S. Harvey, W.
G. M.edd. W. H. Johnston, B. W. F.
Beavers, W. II. Dearing, M. G. Rans-
ford, B. M. Francis, S. M. Sanders,
J. M. Soutlicott.
Devotional leaflet, “Without
Thorns” was read by Mrs. Geo. Ark- seyf Several members led in pray
er, “Giving ThaAks for Blessings for
the past years and asking guidance,
•for the coining year.’1’ Several items
of business were transacted and the
Treasurqr/gave .her.-report showing
that $.113.61F- was sent to the Pres-
byterial Treasurers - A«- series- - of
leaflets on the subject: “New Paths
for Old Purposes” were read by sev
eral members. There were reports
from some of the Watchtower Her
alds. Mrs. D. A. Johnson pro
nounced the benediction. After the'
meeting all enjoyed a social
and tea was served.
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is no longer a kid if he can't
himself feel important by
He
make
reading the newspaper when he eats.* * * * * *
Usually you can tell by looking at
a woman whether she prefers cats
or songbirds around "the house.
.‘Some vpf-"tiiefin look-so^jiL^F^ilj^-.^
boys that you mistake them for’
s
SAINTSBURY
chat
boys that you mistake them
girls.* * *
To pretend ils
you’re ashamed m * *
“Night” and
times be used as synonyms, but
in reference to gowns.
* + S: $ *
Some people are knee deep in
♦ J|c ifc Jj: :Jc
just to confess that
of what you are.
* * :X » *
‘evening” may at
not
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The annual Vestry meeting of St.
Patrick’s Anglican church, Saints-
bury, was held in the parish hall on
Saturday evening, January the 14th
with a good attendance present.
The reports showed a good financial
condition for the past year. The
following officers were elected for
the coming year: Rector’s Warden,
John Hunter; People's Warden, W.
Dickens; Sidesmen, Harold Hunter.,
Gordon Davis, Albert D.ickens, .Clar>-
ence Davis'? Lay Representative, A,.
MacDonald; substitute, Mervin El
ston; Auditors, Thos. Quinton, He
ber Davih; treasurer, Lena Davis?
Vestry Clerk, Henry Hodgins. After
werethe meeting refreshments
served by the ladies.
PRESENTATION
About twenty-five or thirty young
people met at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Oscar Tuckey on Thursday ev
ening, January 12th and spent a
social evening together. The even
ing was spent in games and -singing;
The young couple were presented
with a wicker chair and rocker to
match, Mr. Edgar Moir read the
address:—We, as a group of young friends
have gathered in your home _ this
evening to give you the best wishes
of all for the best in the future. We
hope {thdt life will stretch before
you in golden beauty down the years,
and that the skies of comfort and
contentment will shed their pleasant
rays on you as you journey through
out life. We feel that you have
reached a milestone in your life and
a now home at your touch has been
called into being and has taken its
place among the myriad homes of
earth, and we feel that we cannot
let this occasion pass without ex
pressing- our sincere and hearty
wishes for your future happiness
and prosperity. Wo ask yon to ac-;
cept this gift as a small token of i
our regard to you.
■Signed on behalf of Your j
Neighbors and Friends
CANADIAN FARMERS
LAND AT PLYMOUTH
The party of Canadian farmers,
numbering about 80, representing all provinces of the dominion, who
are on a tour of (several European
countries in search of new? ideas in
farming, landed at Plymouth
Sunday and were welcomed by the
lord mayor.
Some people are knee deep in va
cation while others are up to their
neck in v urk.
* * * * * * * * :fc
This bride elect stuff alwajU
makes' us think the girl was elected
by a small majority.
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It is easy to trace motives. Many
on.old time boy learned to chew to
bacco to overcome the disgrace of
curls.
* * * * * * * >(, *
Man is a queer machine. The. brain
furnishes motive, power for the ton
gue, yet the less power there is the
faster the tongue works.-*♦» **» ♦**
If.he Isays “as it were,” he is the
Jcind' o£ man .who uses a wash rag.
. Tile Times-Advocate wants to pub
lish everything in the way of town
or district news, and your co-opera
tion will help a great deal,
your
ways
rush
* * *
Send
news in earily, as there is al-
a great deal of last minute
just before publication.
on
John Heaman, of Harmswortli,
in renewing his subscription to
we have
Mr.
Man.
the Times-Advocate says,
had a very cold winter out here so
far, but the la|st few days have been
real nice. We have had splendid
sleighing ever since the beginning of
November. Wishing you a prosper
ous New Year.
(1
When the fenders are all dinted
then there is nothing more to dread.
Bonds
For the convenience of those inter
ested in Mining Stocks I hate open ed a
Board Room where close touch, is kept on
the movements of the market and where
all stocks can be bought or sold.
BROKERAGE CHARGES SAMI<
TORONTO
AS II
: it is
is ah
Miss B. Howey, of London, is vis
iting in town. Miss Howey intends
leaving shortly to visit with her
brother Melville- in Saskatchewan.
Miss Stella Dearing is spending a
few weeks in Detroit and other parts
of Michigan, visiting relatives and
freinds,
Mr. and Mrs. Adam Whiteford, o
Virden, Man., visited
with Mr. and Mrs.
and are visiting with
in the community,
At the prices quoted this weel<
decidedly a Buyers Market. This
opportunity to make some money.
The Board Room is at your service
without any obligation.
Come in and talk it over
A
for a
Geo.
other
f
few d'ays
Hawkins
relatives
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Phone 05
FIRST DOOR NORTH OF THE POST OFFICE