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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1933-03-30, Page 1ESTABLISHED 1873 EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY' MORNING, MARCH 30th 1933 SIXTIETH YEAR, NO. 2747 DEATH OF EZRA BRENNER > LADIES’, MISSES’ & CHILDREN’S NEW STYLES - NEW CLOTHS NEW LOW PRICES Out stock of spring coats is now complete. In order to make our coats sell readily we have marked them at very close prices. Let us show you these new garments. Spring Curtain Materials We have now in stock our complete range of Spring Curtains & Cur tain Materials for every kind of room. Coarse Nets are very popu lar for the coming season also new colored effects. Prices are very low for Spring. Monarch Knitting Yarns are Popular Monarch yarns are the most popular on the market to-day. We have a very large range of the newest colors, including Monarch Tweed, the latest Monarch production. We have the New Monarch Knitting Books. Five Special Values in Ladies’ Hosiery NO. 1—Ladies good quality Cotton Hosiery at 19c. a pair. NO. 2—Ladies good quality Lisle Hosiery at 25c. a pair. NO.3—Ladies good quality Silk Rayon Hosiery at 35c. a pair or 3 pairs $1.00 NO. 4—Ladies good quality Art Silk Hosiery at 49c. a pair. 1 NO. 5—Ladies Pure Silk Thread Hosliery, fuill-fashioned, service weight at 79c. a pair. I 01* See our Special House Dresses at 69c. and $1.00 Popular Hotel Keeper at Grand Bend Buided on Sunday—Large Crowd Present. One of the most popular notel men in Huron County died at his home in Grand Bend on Friday in the person of Mr. Ezra Brenner, f many years the genial proprietor | west of the present .'site of James St. of the Brenner House. Following Church, The new hall was erected an illness which lasted several on the Ramsay property, where the months the deceased passed away at residence of Moses Amy now stands, the age of <51 years. Mir. Brenner |The building later still serving rhe v,as born at Grand Bend and lived<same^purpose was moved across the there all his life. He was a son ofi~reet ,to ^,ie prop®rty Digory the late Joseph Brenner and Ki C' many years conducted the hotel that,.,rass ea"'lpped was established by his father, one machine, the “Rescue,” taken from of the largest and most popular’the old hall, summer 'hotels on the shores of, Lake Huron. .Mr. Brenner was unit-! ed in marriage with Annie Stewart, | his bereaved widow who with two sons Joseph and Glendon, mourn the loss of a loving husband and father. He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Jas. Hannon, of Calgary, Alta.: and one brother Maurice Brenner, of Grand Bend. Thef funeral was held on Stinday afternoon from the Brenner House to the Grand Bend cemetery and the large crowd who were present to pay their last tri bute of respect together with the numerous floral offerings testified to the high esteem in which the de ceased was held. Following the in terment .a public service was held in the Grand Bend United Church conducted by the pastor, Rev. S. J. Mathers. The church was packed with chairs being placed in every available space and almost as many were unale to gain admittance and were turned away. Many of those present had come for many miles. The pall bearers were: Wm. Blay M. Fuller, Toronto; J. F. Hickey and A. H. Clinger, London; J. Bean and W. Dumart, Kitchener. LANDMARK DEMOLISHED I “THE DREAM OF ESTHER” I A religious drama in three acts featuring Tableaux, Scarf Drill, Rose I Drill, Music and Humor Will be repeated in James Street United Church THURSDAY, APRIL 7th The cast comprises 36 persons including school children Gorgeous costumes and magnificent stage sicenery This is one of the finest productions z ever to be put on in the James Street United Church Admission 25c. and 10c. The work of demolishing the old fire hall in Exeter North has just been completed and marks the pass ing of a landmark as old as the vil lage. When Exeter was incorporat ed about 1875, there was built a se- . cond fire hall to supplement the for i work of the old hall, standing south- It with a hand-pumping SUPERIOR CHAIN STORE Prices quoted are for Thursday, Friday and Saturday Libby’s Pork & Beans 1 lb. tins 2 for 9c. Oxydol Large pkg. 18c. Icing Sugar (Will be higher) 2 lbs. for 15c. Slawson’s Cheese (Slices or spreads) Yz lb. pkg. 9c. atoccurred .on Friday his son Wm. E. Welsh No. John and of this 4, north of Ex Welsh, a former highly respected community. Mr. Heinz Ketchup,........... Ketchup, quart bottles, Palestine Oranges, . . . . Palmolive Beads........... Sunlight Soap............... per bottle 19c. . . . . each 13c. . per doz 40c. . per pkg. 5c. . . 10 bars 47c. Hqron Toilet Paper........... 8 rolls for 25c. Kellogg’s Pep......................2 pkgs, for 21c. Bu'lk Dates...............................4 lbs. for 25c. Marshall’s Fried Fillets ...... per tin 19c. New Maple Syrup...............per gal. $1.75 Phone 32 Jones & May mm! SEE .THIS 3-ACT COMEDY DRAMA SPRING SPECIALS Fountains .40c $2.25 Feeders, 30c. to 50c. Grit ...........2c. a lb Shell ......... 2c a lb. Charcoal . . 2Yzc lb Feed .... 9 lb 25c. 2 lbs. for 25c 6 lbs. for 25c. Chick Chick Chick Chick Chick Chick Saltpetre : Salts,......... Sulphur .... 6 lbs. for 25c. Black Leaf 40, 35c. to $1.15 Egg Shell Grit $1.00 a cwt Spiles,..................a doz. 25c Sap Pails.............each 20c Galv. Pails . ,..................20c. Galv. Tubes, No. 2, . .74c. 5-ft. Step Ladders . . $1.50 Clothes Pins . .49 for 10c. Clothes Baskets .... $1.25 Zinc Wash Boards . . . 35c. Ironing Boards.........$1.65 Clothes Line Wire . . *c. ft. No. 6 Batteries . . each 35c. Jimmy Be Careful A play that delights players and audience under the auspices of the Hurondale Women’s Institute, in the Opera House, Exeter Friday, March 31st AT 8.15 p.m. This play is being put on by the Young People of Ontario Street United Church, Clinton Musical numbers before play and between the acts Adults 25c.; Children 15c. Get your supply of ROYAL PURPLE GARDEN SEEDS ROYAL PURPLE CHICK STARTER................$3.00 a cwt. SAP PANS & HEATERS, MADE TO ORDER ANY SIZE Brooder Pipes and Elbows "for Colony Houses, any size. SEE OUR COLOR CARD ON NEPTO-LAC THE NEW QUICK-DRYING ENAMEL TRAQUAIR & LINDENFIELD McGlLUOUDDY—MIAONIVEN The marriage of ‘Mliss Ann Mac- Niven, daughter of Mr§. MaeNiven and the late Mr. Angus MacNiven, to Dr. John E. McGillicuddy, of Lon don, was solemnized by Rev. Dr. D. C« MacGregor in iSt. Andrew’s Church, London, on Saturday, Mar. 25, 1933. The Canadian Bank of Commerce at Uderton was held up by two ban dits on Wednesday morning about 11.30. The manager, Mr, H. M Porteous, who refused to hand over the cash was shot and is In a 'critical condition in the London hospital. The accountant-teller was also shot The bandits escaped without any cash. They drove away in a Chev rolet coach supposed to have been stolon in London, HERN—HUNTER NUPTIALS For most of the early years John McLaughlin was captain of the brigade. When Exeter bought a steam fire engine about 37 years ago the old “Rescue” was taken in part payment and the “Defiance,” bought in 1875 was moved to the north hall in its place. When Exeter later installed waterworks, reels replaced the hand pump and the “Defiance defied no , more. During nearly all these years James Weekes was a member of the Exeter* fire brigade and for 42 years he has tyien chief. But the advent of the motor truck about six years ago pronounced the doom of the old hand reels in the north hall and tonight it is a neat pile of serviceable lumber. The original James street hall was erected before the village was incor porated and boasted the first bell in Exeter. It was rung for the first year by John Gill, the constable, at six, seven, noon, one and six. Gill being the recipient of princely sum of. When town hall was built the hall was sold and found a home on the property of Dr. Browning. Here it served for some years as a .Salvation Army hall. The bell was moved to the town hall but later was broken. The successful tender for demol ishing of the old north hall was awarded to W. A. Balkwill & Son of Exeter. I Mr. tne me HONORED BEFORE LEAVING At the prayer service in James St, United Church on Wednesday even ing of last week splendid tributes were paid to Mrs. J. T. Miners, who for a number of years has been a faithful and valued member in the various organizations in connection with the church. Mr. J. H. Jones. THE LATE JOHN WELSH The death the home of of Highway eter, of Mr. well known farmer Welsh passed away following an ill ness of several weeks at the age of t-82 years. The deceased was born in Devonshire, England', where he was united in marriage with Miss Emily Harris. When Mr. Welsh was 28 years of age they moved to Canada, Supt. of the Sunday School read an settling just south of Exeter. ORATORICAL CONTEST The Town Hall on Tuesday even ing was packed to capacity for the Story Telling and Oratorical Contest by the students of the Exeter public school under the auspices of the Exeter Women’s Institute. Miss L M. jeckell presided. The program was exceedingly interesting as all of the scholars took their parts well. It was lengthy and the meeting lasted until nearly midnight. Several of the rooms sang selections under the leadership of Mr. Goulding. Those taking part were as’follows the first three being the prize winners: Story Telling Primary, Miss Cree’ch’s room — Marie Melville, 1st; Hugh Wilson, 2nd; Mary Willis 3rd; Melvin Kes- tle. First Book—Mary Easton 1st; Betty Harness 2nd; Edith Hunter 3rd; Nancy Sterling, Betty Elliot Jean Stanlake, Jean Snell, Robert Moore. Second Book—Dorothy Kydd 1st; Jean Snell 2nd; Walter Sims 3rd; Lillian Kestle, Jean Elliott,' Harold Hockey, Ross Ward, Norma Wilson, Margaret Fitzgerald, Norma Parsons Junior III—Florence Southcott 1; Philippa Harness 2nd; Coquoline Simmons 3rd; Marion Elliot, Bessie Brooks, Doris Payne, Audrey Sims. Judges—Miss Manning, Miss Love Mr. Bamford. Oratory Sr. Ill—Labelle Sims Southcott, 2nd. Jr. IV—Grant Taylor Browning 2nd. ISr. IV—Miss Eileen the only contestant and was worthy of special mention. Judges— Mr. Koch, MUss Gaiser Mr. R. Parsons. Elocution <Sr, III—Marie Sterling 1st; Irene Brooks 2nd; Margaret Clark, and Richard Stanbury tie for 3rd; Kath leen Kestle, Freda Moore, Jean Ap pleton, Helen Buswell, Jr. IV—Eleanor Abbott 1st, Eve lyn Lawson 2nd; Betty Hogarth 3rd, Sr. IV—Elaine Stanbury 1st, Dor othy Traquair 2nd. Judges, Mr. Dodds, Miss Francis, Miss Hunter. 1st, Robert 1st; Gail Lewis was her address settling just south of Exeter, in address to Mrs. Mliners. Mrs. M. 1890 Mr. Welsh purchased .the Wai-1 Heywood, vice-pres. of the W. M. S. per farm north of Exeter. In 1909 i11 a iew words spoke of the service Mrs. Welsh predeceased him. In which has been rendered by Mrs. Min- 1913 Mr. Welsh retired and moved i ers to the W. M. S. of which organ- to Toronto where he has since re-1 ization Mrs. Miners was treasurer for sided but has visited in Exeter on a number of years and Miss Slhapton He was taken ill, °n behalf of the W. M. S. presented six! lier with a small but handsome ce dar chest in which were several toil- let articles. Mr. Thos. Harvey spoke a few words on behalf of the Session and Mr. ;M. L. Beavers on behalf of the Adult Bible Class, of which Mrs. Miners was assistant teacher. Rev. Mr. Down, who has known Mrs. Min ers for many years spoke very high ly of her .services and Mrs. W. R. Goulding paid a tribute on behalf of the Women’s Association. Mrs. Min ers expressed her .sincere thanks and admonished the ladies to carry on and take ‘her place that the work might prosper. Mrs. .Miners ’ left on the following day to make her home with her sister The following is the Dear Mrs. Miners,— We, representing United Church and its organizations, wish on the eve .of your departure from our midst to express our re gret at your leaving. We wantyyou to know that while you have lived among us you have made many warm friends who 'will miss you when you have left us. Our church and its organizations have been blessed by your influence, your prayers and your good deeds, and will be the poorer for having lost you. We do rejoice in your deep Christian faith and your interest in all good works. We pray for your going that God’s blessing may be upon you that you may enjoy health and happiness and that your love for Exeter and James Street Church, may not be dimmed by your absence from us. many occasions. around Christmas and about weeks ago came itO' reside with his son where he passed away. He is survived by seven children, three sons and four daughters: Mrs. Hy. Edmund William Whiting London. brother BROTHER-IN-LAW DIES A quiet wedding was solemnized at Elimville parsonage on Saturday Mauch the twenty-fifth at twelve o’clock, when Mary Elva, youngest daughter of the late Mr. Sherwood Hunter and Mrs. Hunter, of Usborne was united in marriage with Francis ’Ward Hern, eldest son of Mr. and , Mps. John T/Heim, of Usborne. Rev ’ gowned in mauve satin and carried a bouquet of roses. The bridesmaid . MlsS1 Lula HUnter, Sister of the bride ; were golden rod crepe and carried a1 , bouquet of roses. The groom was j attended by his brother, Mr. Earl I. Hern. Following the ceremony a — _ wedding dinner was .served at the ' home of the bride’s mother, by four • Cousins of tho bride, Misses Helen Dyson, London;,Lily Hunter, of Ex eter; Ruth Skinner and Lavona Cooper, of Elimville. The groom’s gift to tile bride was a pendant and ! ear-rings, to match; to the brides maid a bracelet and to the best man a tie-pin. ’Mr. and Mrs. Herd left on a honeymoon trip for Rockwood - - - - their the con- Ham, John, Emily and Welsh, of New York State; E., of Exeter; Mrs. Henry and Miss Bessie Welsh, of He is also survived by one and two sisters: Mr. Harry Welsh Mrs. Mary Brock and Mrs. Sarah Newcombe. The funeral was held Monday afternoon conducted by Rev. J. H. Stainton, of James St. church: of which deceased for years was a, valued member. He .was also al member of Jones Ave. United church1 in Toronto. Capt. Parsons, of Tor onto assisted with the services. Mr. Walter Cutbush sang a solo. Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were Mrs. Ham, of Me-1 dina, N. Y.; Mrs. Whiting and Miss Bessie Welsh, of London; Mr. Wm ’ Dickenson, of Toronto; Mir. and Mrs. Ivan Welsh, Miss Vera Welsh and Mrs. Allan Jones, of Toronto The pallbearers were Messrs. Ivan Welsh, Thos. Welsh, John Hunter Chas. E. Tuckey, Capt. Parsons and Mr. Dickenson. 66 th excellent stricken in Ome- near Kingsville, address: our James St. SISTER PASSES The death took place In Guelph on Wednesday, March 22nd, of Mrs. W. D. Mace in her 77tli year following an illness of some duration. Mrs ovim A. xiwu, ui usoorne. nev Mace’s maiden name was Florence J. R. Peters officiated. The bride was Carling, third daughter of the late .... .. . . , j jsaac, antj carHng, Of Exeter. ' About 25 years ago the deceased was united in .marriage with the late W. D. Mace and lived in 'Toronto and Winnipeg. Mr. Mace prede- !ceased her about seven years ago. I She is survived by two brothel’s ano ! four .sisters Isaac R. Carling K.C. Jand William, of Exeter; Misses Ida Elizabeth and Mary of town and ! Mrs. Reginald Elliott, of Toronto. The remains wore brought to Exeter and the funeral, private, was held from the residence of Mr. Carling I and sisters on Saturday at 2 o’clock p.m. with interment in the Exeter | cemetery. The pall bearers wore: Messrs. H. S. Walter, P. Case, P. Coates, Jas. Morley, N. J. Dore and F. Ellerington. Among those who wore.' present at the funeral from a distance word; Mrs, Reg. Elliott and two daughters, Miss Ethol EllWt ____ ____ __„ __ . Mrs. Norman DovRt. Mr. 1'*"* Demand for cheaper footwear is disappointment! We quote the low-'Beverley Elliott, all of Torruin- Uv lowering the quality of Germany’s est prices. Lilies 25c. a bloom.' output, iGrieve’s Drug store. f I THREE MONTHS LEAVE GRANTED DR. STRANG Under the following head the Tor onto Globe' on Saturday last states: “Recognizing the valiant service rendered in the Peace River District by Dr. Margaret (Strang during the past two years, the General Board of Missions of the Presbyterian Ohurcli in Canada, .meeting in St. (Andrew’s Institute recently, granted Dr, Strang a furlough of three months. A med ical student will be appointed To carry on the work during Dr, Strang’s absence.” Dr. Strang dur* ing her vacation will visit with her] parents Mi’. and Mrs. Hy. Strang, of EASTER SUNDAY—April Usborne. ... - ’ Toronto and other points. On return they will reside on groom’s fine farm on the ninth cession of Usborne. z Mr. R. E. Pickard was in Toronto last week attending the funeral of his brother-in law, the late William Eveleigh Gundy, who died suddenly at his home in Windsor the victim of a heart attack. The day previous Mr. Gundy had observed his birthday and had seemed in spirits. Mr. Gundy was while in bed. The deceased was born mee, Ont., the .son of the late Rev. J. R. and Mrs. Gundy. Dr. Gundy was at one time pastor of the Main St. Methodist Church and both he and Mrs. Gundy are buried in the Exeter cemetery. While in Exeter the late W. E. Gundy was bookkeep er for the firm of Samuel and Pick ard and later for Rd. Pickard & Son. He was articled as a law student, with the late R. H. Collins. He at tended Osgoode Hall and was called to the bar in 1897. He practised in Leamington, Ridgetown and Chat ham and went to Windsor in 1913 with Gundy & Gundy, realtors, re maining with them until his oppoint- i ment as police magistrate in 1919. He resumed private practise after resigning in 1927. He is survived by his widow, who was formerly Miss Edith Verity, of Exeter, a sister of Mrs. R. E. Pick ard, also three sons, Joseph Verity Gundy, of Toronto; Dr. John Gundy, of the Sick Children’s Hospital staff Toronto; Harry Gundy, insurance company actuary, Montreal, and Mrs. Maurice Smith, of Chatham. J. H, Gundy, Toronto financier, is a brother. I DIED IN N. DAKOTA Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hill, Crediton received word on Tuesday of the death of Mrs, L. Towers,’1 Of Calvin N. D., The deceased was formerly Sarah Sweet and was in her 68tli year. She was married 38 years ago to the late Louis Towers who She son, also of . , ___, Saudo, of Crystal City; and Mrs. R. j Hill, of Crediton; also two brothers,1 William, of Oles, Alberta and EH, Keyes, Manitoba; besides a host friends both in Calvin, N. D. find Crediton, Ont. Deceased had been health for some time. of OPERATIONS I Mr. Ben Makins, of Stephen, un- j dorwent an operation on Tuesday at j St. Joseph’s Hospital in London for appendicitis. He is doing as well as j can be expected. 1 Mrs. Wren (nee. Miss Carrie Oke.) underwent an operation for appen-' dicitis Tuesday in Victoria Hospital I London, her condition being favor able. Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Kirk, underwent an operation °Son Monday for appendicitis at the l Children’s Memorial Hospital, Lou in j don. in i -----... —«. I There has been a good market for 'horses in this community. During ‘ ue WITH FLOWERS—(Spoc- the past few weeks several car- jand Mrs, Edwin Irwin, of Waterloo liaiizing In funeral work at Grieve’s loads have been shipped out. Good | and Mr. Wm. Newell, of Stratford. | Drug Store. prices have been realised.' predeceased her in January 1932 leaves to mourn her loss one Earl, and four grandchildren three sisters, Mrs. Verne Meade Bindloss, Alberta; Mrs. Fred I i 16th j please place your order for cut flow, ers or Easter Lilies early and save