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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1930-10-16, Page 1< .7 fy ESTABLISHED 1873 i EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 16th, 1930 A t 1 LADIES’ AND MISSES’ COATS | We are showing a fine range of fall and winter coats for Ladies, Misses & « Children. Let us show you these garments. The prices are very reasonable., « DW» FARM CHANGES HANDS The hundred acre farm of Mr. R. N. Rowe on Highway No, 4, Exeter has been purchased by Mr. Edgar Rundle for $'5,500.. Mr. Rundle gets immediate possession. The farm was formerly occupied ;by Mr. Arthur* Dick. ■otwotmw. jj i,1,1, ,hi iiiiJ'-JiBSig/, SUCCESSFUL ANNIVERSARY Large congregations were^Wffcnt;> on Sunday last tor- the Apniym’saiT services Church. was PLAY DRAWS CAPACITY HOUSES One of the most popular enter tainments' ever staged in Exeter was the College Comedy, “Aunt Lucia” which was put on in the Exeter Opera House, Thursday and 'Friday evenings of last week by local talent under the auspices of the. Chamber of Commerce. Packed houses greet ed the players both nights, Friday however drawing the largest crowd when every nook and corner was filled. For over two hours the large audience was well entertained and enjoyed many hearty laughs. The play was a burlesque comedy of col lege life and deals with the story of the home-coming of Bula Bula, Col lege in which the school anxiously awaits the arrival of an old maid aunt worth fifty million dollars. In O /•! z*l -»•» X. 4. 1 __ J ___ _ 1 ’of Cavan Presbyterian __ In the evening the ehwrelF packed, with chairs in the aisles, A beautiful array of flowers decorat*' ed the pulpit rostrum. The special speaker for the -occasion was Rev, Dr. Inkster, of Knox Church, Toron to. Dr. Inkster is a very eloquent and forceful speaker and. he deliver ed two very inspiring sermons. HIS theme at th© morning service wa® “The Holy Ghost” and in the even-' ing “God’s Dealings with His People* through the Ages.” The Paramount Male Quartette from the First' Pres-* byterian 'Church, .Seaforth, compris ing Messrs. Rennie, Reed, Stewart r and Van Egmond, assisted the choir addition to the play there were a, and provided some excellent numbers number of special features. The curtain raiser was a Baby Pageant in which over one hundred youngsters furnished a very effect ive background while Miss Marjorie Broderick, dramatic reader, gave “Take me Back to Babyland.” During the -opening of the first act the Glee Club, the Girls’ Chorus- and most of the actors appear upon the stage. The Girls’ Chorus sang "I’ve Been "Working on the P,ail- road” and later in between acts a sailor’s chorus -sang “Breezing Along” and a fanners’ chorus sang "Out in the New Mown Hay” and a flash light chorus sang “Me and the Man in the Moon”. The Glee Club also sang a number of songs. The actors took their parts well, Jerry Watson as “Aunt Lucia” being represented by Bill Davis was a scream; George and Dick with their girls Betsy and Molly were repre sented by H. Sweetlove, T. S, Neale, Mary Grant and Amy Shapton who acted their parts exceptionally well. Collins and the Rutter and Egg Man from Omaha were taken by M. R. Complin and Francis Abbott who filled the roll much to the amuse ment of the crowd. Prof. Gaddis and Dean Howard played by Silas Reed and Mrs. N. J. Dore were also most amusing. The two freshmen, Grafton Cochrane and Ray Pryde, created some good laughs with their take-offs. Dr. and Mrs. Seamore were taken by H. O. Southcott and Reta Rowe; Ethelyn, Jerry’s girl, Catherine Woods; Messenger boy, Warren May, Glee Club President, W. R. Goulding; Fraternity. Presi dent, Marvin Howey; Cheer Leader, Herman Gower; College Shiek, J. W. Batson.'; The Glee Club was composed of prominent citizens dressed as- col- (Continued on page 4) J s,* sizes 9, 9 1-2 , wonderful value pair Flannelette Blankets at $1.19 a pair Large size “Gigantic Brand” Flannelette Blankets, real good quality^ white and grey with colored borders, while they last, at only $1,19 a pai SPECIAL VALUE—25 pair large size flannelette blankets in the/few plaid patterns, this month at only $2.95 a pair. All Wool Motor Rugs at $3.95 ^4ch Ladies’ Silk and Wool Hosiery at 59c. 5 dozen Ladies’ Silk and Wool Hosiery, all popular sha and 10. A real bargain this month at 59c. a pair. CHAMOI$ETTE GLOVES—For Ladies in sand and gr at 50/ a pair. -7 Men’s, Boys and Juvenili/bvercoats We ijavite you to come in and see oqr fine B for men. J All the new shades, new styles, and /t prices as low as anyone, and lowejr than many. If you feel you, can’t^fford a fine Barrymore, we can give |you a good Overcoat for $15 to $. Also finest assortment of Boys’ anc| small Boys’ Overcoats ever, at pr^es to suit everyone. rymore Winter Overcoats Seasonable Merchandise: jCarhartt’s $2.50 best Overalls .... Snag-Proof, redb^ck Overalls......... Men’s Goodrich Rubber Boots .... Men’s Odd Felt Hats, special . . , . . $2.19 $1.95 $3.95 $1.' T need any of these lines? Men’s Black, Clatter Plate Oxfords. $5.00 School Girls’ Clatter Plate Oxfords. $3.95 Tables of Women’s Fine Slippers . . $2.95 Genuine Leather Windbreakers for Boys Boys’ odd Suit Coats/for School, sizes 30 to 35 at . .1 . jood suit coat buying a smock. Special to match at $1.50 a pair, , Get a ...............1,111 1111 ■■ II—■ Specials\in Canned Peas, No. 4 size\. By the Case (2 dozen) . ’ . 3 tins for 25c ....................$1.90 ,50 each your boy for school. It is just as cheap a& :e $2.50, And can supply you with bloomers ■roceries for this Week ISAAC—GILBERT A quiet wedding took place at the James Street United parsonage on Saturday, October 11th at high noon when Rev. D. McTavish, united in marriage Miss Jean Marguerite Gil bert, daughter of the late Mr. John Gilbert and Mrs. Gilbert of McGil livray township to Mr. Allen Victor Isaac, son of*‘William Isaac, of dulpli.Bid- ARRIVES FROM THE WEST Mr, Henry Dearing, of Edmonton, Alta., arrived in Exeter Monday ev ening and is visiting with his sister Mrs. A. S. Davis. It is twenty-one years since Mr. Dearing visited in, this community. He is a brother of Abraham Dearing of Stephen and Mr, Walter Dearing, of London and John Dearing and Mrs. Wm. Rhode, of Vancouver and Mrs. H. Smith, town.of Sliced Pineapple....................2 tins for 25c, Jp : Libby’s Pork & Beans 10c. a tin 3 for 29c. Red Band Loaf Cheese.................... , .29c, jk —---------;-------.... -..................................-.- --------............................................. :.r.. ■ - - ■ , May i 4 > 45c. 65c. • 8 oz. Bottle . 16 oz. Bottle CIRCLE BRAND COFFEE A new brand but a good one . . 45c. a tin P. & G. Soap Deal with pail all for . . 95c. NEW PRICES ON FLY TOX ( V M. Dignan as Chaplain. Down accompanied the a short address. “The Lodge provided a splen* I-—. on Monday, -bert Gordon McDonald, ill his year.Mr. E. J. W, giving Blues” urlin deaths McDonald—-In Osborne Township October 13, 1980, Ro- 26 th JN in lovi/tg memory^ was ki tober 20tl e.loved sefdear, welcome our near 1027. to thankXhe ft for the/kiiulne tended {during reavemeiit also al tributes and pecially to Anthony. . A Lantern Le osts of the Kirkt ciety wjll be giv NebBs, of Hall, AV October taining, come. in the inter- n Horticultural So il by Rev. Geo. W. ton, in the Orange on Friday evening, Humorous, enter- lctive. Everybody Silver collection. A FREAK CABBAGE Mr. Verne Harness brought into the Times-Advocate office on Tues day a freak cabbage. The main cabbage twas of a goodly size and solid. Around it grew ten smaller cabbages, solid in formation and about the same size as oranges, LAID TO REST The funeral of the late Arthur Doupe, of the Thames Road was held on Friday of last week and a large number of neighbours and friends paid their last tribute of respect to one who had been an honoured and esteemed resident of the community. The service was conducted by Rev. Jas. . ? „...... ........... place in the Exeter cemetery. The pall bearers were Messrs. B. ‘Williams Wes, Johns, Leslie Robinson, Edgar Monteith, J. T. Allison and Henry Rhode. RANKS rfd family wish and neighbours rTind sympathy ex heir recent sad be- or the -beautiful flor loan of cars and es- y. Jas. and Mrs. dear hoy, /vha Montreal $»n Of i Gone is the^ace v Yom* loviifg smi' voice. That meant so j^Tfch to all of us. No one knows the "Only those who h: For one we loved .Sadly missed by four sisters and <n e, you1 Rent heartaches, 1/e such can tell, >0 well. < Mother and Dad ,e lonely brother, ■. George &In memory who ■ pas/ed av 1929. Often we And tliinl To think Before you Sadly m tor. Atkinson, ay O$obbr 17th, iuse a) of 'how n coul closed >ed by wi ink of you died, not say good-byt four eyes, ‘e, son and daugh YOUNG MAN DIES SUDDENLY On Monday morning last death came to Gordon MacDonald, of the’ Thames Road with startling sudden ness. The deceased was engaged in taking a somewhat fractious animal to the local beef ring when his strength ly came gll that could do minutes, well known and greatly loved and respected. No better neighbor was to be found in a. community noted for its kindly and neighborly spirit. His was the ready hand and thoughtful, considerate spirit, loss is keenly felt. He was in 2 6th year. His is the third unexpected death on the Thames Road corner. More than usual warmth of sympathy is extended to his widow (nee Etna Neeb, of ‘Stephen.) The young couple had taken up life’s responsibilities with splendid spirit and were making good in the finest way. Robert MacDonald and .Mrs. Mc Donald, of Thames Road, were the deceased’s, -parents, while his sister is Mrs. William H. Green, of. Kip pen. The Times-Advocate and the whole community join in extending to the bereaved their warmest sym pathy, only regretting that their good will can do so little to drive away the terrible grief. The funeral, (private! i« being held this Wednesday afternoon, con ducted by, Rev. James Anthony with interment in the Exeter cemetery. left him. Friends hurried- to his rescue, but despite good-will and medical aid for him he expired in a few Gordon was unusually that were greatly appreciated. Miss Lena Coates, organist, presided at the organ. The Main St. United church withrew their morning ser vice and the congregation joined with Qaven, the Rev. C. J-JUfoorhowso assisting with the service, In the- evening the services were withdrawn in the Trivitt Memorial church and also Carmel Presbyterian church in. Hensail, and both Rev. Mr. Fenton and Rev, McIlroy, took part in the evening iservice, The Minister, Rev. Mr. Rhodes, had charge of the ser vices during the day. On Tuesday evening a hot fowl supper was served in the .basement of the church and a large crowd was, present to enjoy the very bountiful supper provided by the ladies of they congregation. The tables were lad en with choice delicacies to appease* the appetite of the inner’ man. Fol lowing held in the supper a program? waff the church. L. Westlake, of Sarnia, iff her daughter Mrs-. Richard ACCIDENTS the His his r^IOWMZSCClOCMBri M rs. Visiting Murphy. Mrs. P. Coates and daughter Verna: motored to Drayto^ on Sunday and. were accompanied home by Mrs. E. A. Amy and Mrs. Thos. Amy, who have been visiting with relatives the past week. Mr. M’owat Driver, of Blanshard, had a leg broken and was cut in the face, when a horse he was riding was struck by an automobile. Mr. Driver was taking a team along the road and was riding one of the horses when the car struck the horse he was on, killing the horse and in juring Mr. Driver. An auto accident took place on Highway No. 4, south of Centralia, about nine o’clock Sunday evening when a Pontiac sedan driven by Jas. T. Gray, of R. 2, Auburn, collided with a Ford touring car driven by George Morton, of Windsor. .The Pontiac fook to the ditch and turn ed over on its side and a lady in the car was slightly injured. She was taken to the farm home of Mr. Flan- nigan and Dr. Burrows, of Seaforth, who was passing attended her. The Ford -car. was turned completely around on the pavement. One of the car wheels was broken and it Springhurst Far/ For Sale/ —200 acre^ adjoining Exeter on the Lake Road.i A very reductive farm in an excellent stat^of cultivation. A never failing wa® .supply, hydro, high school^ onejpnile. A smaller place will behtaldKn as part payment. —Hy, SmithyJJtay P.O. OLD AND ME DANCING Music by Admission OLD-TYM thretf-piece orchestra on'® 50c. tax included ra Dar/eDon’t THURSDAY, OCTOBER -------- --- :-------- Hot Fowl SupperJ Supper servi Centralia United — on from. 5 to 8 p. program co Wednesday, IN THE — urch fitober 22 f Followed by a splendid ■ isting of Anthony and interment took ^as otherwise damaged but none of EXEMPLIFY ORANGE DEGREE Members of the Exeter Loyal Orange Lodge motored to Woodstock, on Wednesday evening of last week and exemplified the Orange degree in a manner that brought forth consid erable praise from the brethren pres ent which included a number of visit ors from outside points. Mr. E. O. Harness filled the position of Master with Rev. team True did lunch. I ^MARRIAGES ■GILBERT—At the JamesISAAC- Street parsonage on Saturday, Oc tober lith, Jean Marguerite Gil bert, daughter of the late Mr. J. Gilbert of McGillivray township to . Allen Victor Isaac, son of Mr, Wm, Isaac. of Biddulph, by Rev. D. Mc- Tavish. the occupants of the car -were hurt. A traffic- -officer from London inves tigated the accident. Four men were seriously injured when two cars crashed in a motor accident east of Crediton on Thurs day evening of Just week following the fowl supper at Crediton. There was a dense fog at the time and thO two cars met head on. The engine of one car was knocked clean off the frame. Melvjn Edwards, of Crediton was 'driving one of the cars and Gar net Wilson, of Elimvil'H was riding with a Mr. Cobleigh, of Lucan, in the other. Four of the occupants were injured and were taken to the office of Dr. Misner, of Crediton, and Dr. Fletcher, of town was called to assist in dressing the numerous deep cuts and wounds. The traffic on the road became congested, as scores of cars returning from the fowl supper came upon the scene. Traffic Of ficer Lever, of Clinton, was called to Investigate the accident. Mr. Bert Harness last’ week pick ed a full pint of raspberries from his garden patch. The berries were of full size and good flavor. There are still a number of green berries on the bushes. Rteadings, Mrs. J. W. Freeborn, of Ilderton and Miss Mae I Winter/of London ’ ‘ Solos, Miss Polock, of Lq^don and Miss Lightfoot, Brinsley Pian|> Duetts, lisses Isaac, of London igs,Xev. A. V. Robb ADULTS 65c. Children 40c. Rev. A. V. Robb, Pastor ADMISSIO Scotch Mrs. N. Mitchell, P/es*, W. A. ADJOINING THAME 'ROAD SCHOOL ‘ the Thames Read on Oct. 23sd SOUTH HURON MR. JdHN HdDGERT be held on the fa 5 ■mh Archie Morg Hensall 1, jE* X Pym, Sec’y, Exeter 3 6 classes kith ■ ........................... ,, -I'- . >00 in prizes and specials