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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1933-12-21, Page 1RXRTRR. ONT THURSDAY MORNTNO DPORK/TRPP 91 cf iqqq SIXTIER YEAR ,N0. 278?ESTABLISHED 1873 , Gould’s Tea Room CHRISTMAS DINNER 75c, Served from 12 to 2 Fruit Cocktail Iced Tomato Juice Celery Olives Waldorf Salad Roast Turkey & Cranberry Jelly Mashed Potatoes, Mashed Turnip Hot Mince Pie H & R ft tt ft 9 tt tf A FEW CHRISTMAS GIFT SUGGESTIONS SPECIAL—1 2-4 Ibex flannelette blankets on sale this week at $2.15 pair. STORE OPEN EVERY EVENING THIS WEEK Greetings lindu's far a liwrrij For Girls and Ladies Box­ ed Handkerchiefs, Gloves, Silk Hosiery & Underwear, Pyjamas, Hand Bags, Scarfs Linens, Coat Sweaters, Para­ sols, Dresses, Coats, etc. For Meri and Boys, Ties, Gloves, Fancy Socks, Shirts, Garters, Armbands, Bath- Robes, Suits and Overcoats, Shoes, Bed-room Slippers, Underwear etc. EXTRfA SPECIAL 5 dozen Men’s four-in-hand Ties, regular price $1.00 each to clear in a hurry at only 69c. each May we take this oppotunity to extend to everyone our best wishes for a very Merry Christmas. ’ Christmas Gifts FOR MOTHER FOR FATHER Electric Mixmasters Roasters Electric Percolators Jadite Sets Pyrex Ovenware Ovenware Carvers in Sets Rolls Razor Razor Strop Hand Saws Hammers Shaving Brushes FOR BOYS FOR GIRLS .C. C. M. Skate and Shoe. Outfits Hockey Sticks Pocket Knives Roller Skates Flashlights Badminton Supplies C. C. M. Skates and Shoes Electric Curlers Serving Trays s Sandwich Tray* Casseroles and Frames ’ Silverware TRAQUAIR & LINDENFIELD TRUCK OVERTURNS A truck belonging to tue Swift Canadian Company was taking a load of poultry, eggs, cream, to the Strat­ ford' plant from Exeter on Tuesday evening and in making a turn a mile' and a quarter south of Exeter skid- ed and upset in the ditch. A number of live chicken were killed. A small quantity of cream was spilled and numerous eggs were broken. The load was transferred to one of B. Tuckey’s trucks and taken to Strat­ ford. DIED IN LUCAN The death occurred at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. Victor Snell, of Lucan, on 'Friday of Thos. Max- Well. The deceased was born in 1861 in Biddulph on the farm south of St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic church. His parents later moved to near Birr, and in 1881 he married Mary Ann, daughter of the late Thomas Patrick, of Ilderton, and went to a farm on the 15 concession of London Township. During his many years at Lucan he was an ac­ tive member of Birr Methodist church and a successful farmer respected by all his neighbors. For several years Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell were residents df Exeter. His wife died six years ago and ho is survived by his daugh­ ter, Mrs. Victor Snell; one brother, John, of Birr, and a sister, Mrs. Hu­ gill, of Croswell, Mich,, The funeral was held on M'onday at 2.30 p.m. to Birr Cemetery, QHjrisimas (gmtiuga “God bless us every one!’’ So breathed Tiny Tim that Christ­ mas morning in Old London. Poor little chap, as far as wealth is ■concerned, well, he simply hadn’t any. He carried a crutch upon which he hobbled about as best he could. His fare was scant many and many a time. But he had a few real friends. Not one of them was rich. Each one of them knew the grind of poverty. Over them every minute hung the scissors that seemed only too eager to snap the little band that held them to their slender income. Yet Tim was a mighty youngster. His was a home where folk really loved each other, where each one outdid the others in helping each other to smile and to laugh and to play and to look up to the stars. Poor in gear, they were rich in each other. They believed in a real way in a God who loves and who cares ond who helps...They believed too, in the Christmas, in its love, its good-will, its feasting and in its sharing. So on Christmas this immortal family .gathers for its dinner, Tiny Tim by right divine of helplessness in the place of prominence. And as the family surrounds the table spread so lavishly with love and good feeling and abiding family effection the wonderful little fellow sends up to the great Father the prayer that knits all human hearts on Christmas Day, “God bless us every one!’* And thus we, too, pray this Christmas season. May He who hears and who answers heed our trembling cry All nations, all classes, all weary and all joyful hearts cry out, in hope, in trembl­ ing fear, through the mists, “God bless us!” As we do so in faith and love, each according to his own need hears again the angel’s song and goes to Bethlehem that we may see what our Father is doing for us. OPERATION Master Gordon Brooks, who makes his home with his aunt, Mrs. Fred Delbridge of town, was taken ill with an acute attack of appendicitis on Thursday and was taken to Vic­ toria Hospital. London, where he un­ derwent an operation. He is being attended by his sister, Miss Jessie Brooks R.N. FRACTURED THIGH Mrs. T. H. Newell, of Ontario St., Stratford, formerly of Exeter, is con­ fined 'to the Stratford Hospital, suf­ fering from a broken ?ert thigh as the result of a fall in her home on Thursday evening of last week. Mrs. Newell was walking over a newly waxed floor in her home when she slipped, falling heavily to the floor. She was taken to the hospital in the city ambulance when X-ray revealed a fracture of the thigh. Her many friends here will hope for her speedy recovery. THE LATE PHILIP MADGE Mr, Philip Madge, a man of sterl­ ing character and identified with the early history of Usborne township, passed away in Exeter on Friday last at the ripe oldi age of 86 years. Mr. Madge has been ailing for some time and towards the last sank rapidly. He passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. G. N. Williams, with whom he has resid­ ed1 since the death of his wife three years ago. The deceased was born in England in 1846. At the age of two years he came to Canada with his parents in a sailing vessel tak­ ing from 9 to 10 weeks to cross the Atlantic. The family came as far as Bowmanville and leaving there on foot the father came to Usborne where he secured a sarm neing lot 10, South Thames Road. Later he returned and brought the family •back with him in a wagon. As a young man Mr. Philip Madge took up farming in Logan township where he was united in marriage to t Sarah Ann Isaac and together they spent a long and happy married life, living to celebrate their golden wedding jubilee. Two years after his marriage he returned to the Sth concession of Usborne where he liv­ ed for over fifty years. He was very fond of music and for many years was a devored Methodist. During the early years he led the singing in a log school House and later in the Jlethany Methodiet church. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. A. H. Doupe and Mrs. Williams, of town and Mrs. A. O. Francis, of St. Marys. One son Samuel died a number of years ago. He is also survived by ten grand­ children and two great grandchild­ ren. The funeral, private ,was held Monday afternoon with Rev. J. 11. Stainton in charge. At the ser­ vice Mrs. W. R. Gouldlng and Mise Vera Essery sang “Rock of Ages” and “Breath on Me Breath of God.” Interment took place in the Exeter cemetery. The bearers were Messrs M. El ford, Win. Shell, J. Braund, J. Rowe, J> Cann and P, Whitlock. Order your poultry from Rivers’ Butcher Shop. Choice turkeys, geese ducks and chicken. Poultry drawn i free. Phone 9. EXETER COUNCIL The Council of the Village of Ex­ eter met in the Town Hall as per revised statutes of Ontario with all the members present. The minutes of the meeting held December 4th were read and approved. Circulars were laid on the table. By-law No. 8, 1933 for purchasing from Mr. Jas. Dearing of certain lands in the Township of Hay for the purpose of obtaining earth and sod to apply on the up-keep, repair, improvement and beautifying of the Exeter Public cemetery, containing 25 acres more or less for the price of $6'5'0.00. The same was given its necessary reading and was finally passed on motion of Grieve and Ross. The following accounts were read and ordered paid: B.W.F. Beavers, supplies for Town Tall $24.83 and Library $1.35; Southcott Bros, sup­ plies charity, $1,713; H. C. Rivers, meat, charity $1.20; Cyril Tanton, meat ditto 50c.; Wongs Cafe, meals charity, 7'50.; Jones & May, supplies charity $3.93; Dr. Weekes, medical services, Arthur Sanders $5.0b;’ H. Bierling, supplies charity $1.4.98; H. T, Rowe, coal, charity $8.70; Mrs. Christie, coal charity $18.75; Rich­ ard Davis, drawing stone and gravel $2.00; Wm. Jonhs, snowplowing $7; Chas. Little, snowplowing $8.00; Times-Advocate, printing and elec­ tion supplies, $48.97. Cemetery ac­ counts: B. W. F. Beavers, supplies, 71c.; G. A. Hawkins, sharpening mowers' and supplies, $2.90; Exeter Lumber Co., supplies $6.43; Times- Advocate, account pads $7.7'5; C. Rowe, team labor $11.00; Theo. Walper, team labor $2.0'0. Passed on motion of Bierling and Rowcliffe. Ad'j. sini die. Jos. Senior, Clerk Plum Pudding Tea Coffee SUPPER served 5 to 7 .... 75c. LEAVITT’S THEATRE Extend the Season’s Greetings to their many patrons NOW SHOWING TOM KEENE, the fast moving Western Star m “PARTNERS” Clmistmas Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday “MY LIPS BETRAY” A gay. spicy, musical romance fea­ turing the gorgeous LILLIAN HARVEY and by JOHN BOLES Pitts and Todd Comedy Thursday Friday and Saturday “FAST LIFE” Comedy drama with Madge Evans, Wm. Haines and Cliff Edwards COMEDY—Laurel & Hardy in “Mid­ night Patrol” New Years Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday “JIMMIE AND SALLY” Popular new musical comedy with JIMMIE DUNN & CLAIRE TIEVOR TWO LARGE BARNS IN McGillivray tp. burned An exploded lantern is held re- . sponsible for a fire which razed the i two large barns of Leslie Hutchin- | son, West McGillivray farmer, at an early hour on Friday last. Loss is estimated at $4,0'0 0. A large quantity of feed and some im­ plements were burned. All live stock was saved. Mr. Hutchinson was do­ ing the chores with the aid of a lan­ tern. He hung the light on a beam and went into another section of the t barn. When he returned the lan­ tern was in flames, and fire quickly spread into some loose straw. Neigh­ bors gathered at the secene of the blaze on the eighth concession, but they had no chance to save the build­ ings. SANTA CLAUS FUND The Santa Claus fund ror the dis­ tribution of Christmas cheer to the needy families in Exeter is coming along slowly. Unless there is -a greater response within the next day or so the committee in charge will be handicapped in its work of distribu­ tion and some families will come short on Christmas Day. It is to be hoped that no child in Exeter will awake on Christmas morning to find an empty stocking. The appeal for warm clothing and undergar­ ments has also met with only a fair response. However this might be accounted for in the fact that num­ erous bales have been sent to the needy in the West. The Exeter Chamber of Commerc has received a goodly number of presents through the Buckingham contest. The cash contriutions to date are as follows: Previously acknowledged $2.80; re- cepits from the Badminton concert $15,00 and $1.0'0 from each of the following: H. Ford, F. A. May, Rev. A. E. Elliott, Miss E. Huston, Geo. W. Lawson, J. M. Southcott, Inde­ pendent Order of Oddfellows $10. to­ tal $33.80. Contributions may be left at the Times-Advocate or the Cana­ dian Bank of Commerce. Cut flowers and flowering plants at Grievo’s Store. Order early. SPECIAL FOR XMAS—17 jewel Waltham pocket watch in gold fill­ ed case, $19.75.—S. B. Taylor. SPLENDID CONCERT The entertainment given in the Exeter ‘Opera House on Thursday evening of last week ay local talent proved to be one of exceptional mer­ it. Exeter has a fine array of tal­ ent and it has never shown to better advantage than it did at this con­ cert. The artists all performed well and each in turn were encored. Fol­ lowing the first part of the program a mock trial was presented by the students of the Exeter High School. The trial was cleverly written by one of the members, uaverne Mor­ ley and the young people taking part did so with great credit to them­ selves and a delight to the audience. A girl’s chorus from the high school under the direction of Miss Brown gave two very amusing numbers that were heartily applauded. The girls where attired in old time dresses and presented a very quaint appearance. One wonders if the styles today -will look as odd in a few years to come. While all the artists did exceptional­ ly well perhaps the outstanding number was the reading of Francis Abbott, who gave a dramatization of “The Signal Box” and his interpre­ tation and expression were excep­ tionally good. Solos were sung by Mrs. Stainton, Miss B. Senior, Mrs. A. O. Elliott. D. Gordon and Chas. Godbolt, the latter in kilts giving an imitation of Harry Lauder; James Taylor sang a solo with guitar ac­ companiment; a piano trio was play­ ed by 'Mrs. Carey. P. Wood and I. Stewart, piano solos by Miss Marion Woods and W. R. Goulding, readings by Miss Elaine Stanbury and H. O. Southcott; violin solo by G. Grant; musical saw selection by F. Strange and a number by the Main Street quartette. Those taking part in the ! mock trial were: Judge K. Hockey; Prosecuting Attorney, Laverne Mor­ ley; defense lawyer, 'Grafton Coch­ rane; plaintiff, Russell Passmore; defendant, Leonard Grob; witnesses, Eileen Snell, Ray Clench, Frank Strange, Ray Pryde; usher, Gordon May; court crier, Warren Sanders; clerk of the court, Fred Jones; fore­ man of the jury, Gerald Skinner. The proceeds amounted to a little over $48.00 which will be divided between the Badminton club and the Santa Claus fund after expenses have been paid. Miss Pearce, was award­ ed a prize for selling the most tiokh eta, Rev Mr, Elliott expressed, the appreciation of the Retief Commit­ tee.