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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1931-04-02, Page 11 I? / *\t (ESTABLISHED 1873 A 7 I EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 2nd, 1931 YOUR NEW Be Ready for Easter - - Just One Week Av LADIES”, MISSES’ AND CHILDREN’S NEW SPRING COATS IN ALL THE NEW CLOTHS AND COLORS. COAT FASHIONS FOR 1931 STRESS THE IMPORTANCE OF VARIED SLEEVE TRIMMINGS, BELTS AND SCARF COLLARS AND SILK CREPE LININGS. EASTER NECKWEAR—Beautiful new tie scarfs in plaids,, stripes, in Georgette and Crepe, an assortment of colors. Collar and Cuff Sets in the latest shades and' designs. «■ SPECIAL FOR THE EASTER OUTFIT—-In Super Silk service weight, / regular $2.00 for $1.69. People who have worn, this hose know the value at the sale price. FARM SOLD YOUNG MAN PASSES i GLOVES Silk, Kid, Slip on Chamoisette $1.00, $1.35, $1.50 a pair SPECIAL IN HEMSTITCHED SHEETS A clearing price from the mill, ex­ tra heavy quality, 80x100, $3,95 a pr. Men’s Suits, Spring Coats and Hats COATS- Priced at $11.00, $15.00 up to $23.00 MADE IN GUARDS MODEL, BELTED STYLES OR PLAIN BACK. PRICES TO SUIT ALL. LARGE SELECTION TO CHOOSE FROM. Fashion Craft Suits NAVY STRIPES—FANCY WORSTEDS—TWEEDS PRICED AT $15.00, $18.00, $20;00 up to $25.00 ALSO SPECIAL MEASURE SUITS PRICED AT $24.50. 1 Boys’ and Juvenile Suits Made with elastic top golf pants and elastic around the knee. You can get a large range of colors from us in boys’ suits. Come in and look them over. PRICED AT $7.00 UP TO $15.00. Buy Staunton’s Semi-Trimmed^Wallpapers , Priced at from 10c. up to 50c. a roll. Brighten up your home with a few rolls of new wallpaper. Prices are lower this year. Phone and have our sample books sent up. f ■ t FIFTY-FIFTH YEAR, NO. Phon® 32 Phans' 32 Mr. Ewart R, Pym has sold his farm in Usborne township to Mr. Harry Cole, of Blanshardi who takes possession the-first of May, FARM RENTED Mr. Lloyd Parsons has rented the farm of the late Alex McFalls, sec­ ond concession of Usborne- for a term of three years and is this week moving onto the premises. PROPERTY SOLD of. Mr. A. E. Fuke has disposed his residence on Andrew St, to Mr. Thomas Coates, of the Chevrolet Service Garage. Mr. Fuke, who has been an esteemed resident of Exeter for* many years being con­ nected with the Ross and Taylor Co., intends moving to London in the near future, Exeter regrets, to lose such a worthy citizen, THE CHALLENGE OF THE CROSS James st. Mission. Circle Present In­ teresting and Inspiring Service. The young ladies of James- Street Mission Circle presented on Sunday evening last a beautiful pageant en­ titled “The- Challenge of the Cross” to an unusually large audience.. Seven girls took ’part. Miss Ruby ■Creech taking the leading role of the Evangel and Misses Isobel Turn­ bull, Mildred Rowe, Celia Christie, Meta Salter, Grace Creech and* Reta Rowe acting as disciples, The young ladies were dressed in suitable cos­ tumes of white and presented an im- ..pressive spectacle under the rays of d spot light thrown on ■ the' platform from the gallery. The various parts taken by the disciples was interspers­ ed by music from the choir who sang behind a screen and the clos­ ing scene when each disciple deter­ mined to take up th© cross and to­ gether they sahg “Jesus, I Thy Cross Have Taken” formed a fitting cli­ max to a very inspiring service. Mr. Geo. Grant played a very accept­ able violin selection. At the morn­ ing service Miss Pearl Wood sang a solo and Messrs. Walter Cutbush and W. R. Goulding h duett. HEARD OVER CJGC Thfe Htfronia Male Chorus Mr, Samuel Sweet received word on Tuesday of the death of Dr, Landrjdge Sweet, dentist, of Port­ age la Prairie, Man. Dr, Sweet is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert II, Sweet, of the same'town. His early life was spent in Exeter and after going to Manitoba he frequently vis­ ited with his aunts the Misses Char­ lotte, Louise and Ethel Sweet now of Tillsonburg. Dr, Sweet was taken ill wilh^tlie flu and about a week before his death returned to his work and suffered a relapse from which he did not recover. Besides his parents he is survived by a wife and a old. Millinery Rough Straws—-Smooth Straws —-Shiny Straws. They’re all fashion leaders and fha prion will appeal to everybody's pocket* book. Smart hats with brims in Wat* teau and Halo shapes with brimA in rough, shiny or tailored strati. All are being shown in colors match your Easter outfit. AUTO little daughter about a year ACCIDENT On Sunday evening as Miss Leila Stackhouse and her sister Miss Eva were returning to Brucefield follow­ ing the service in James Street church they met with an accident just north of Exeter which might have .'been attended with mare ser­ ious results. Mr, Harold Beaver was driving north in a buggy with­ out lights and (as another car was approaching with lights Miss Stack­ house did not see the buggy until she was close upon it. In order to avoid hitting the buggy she turned out and endeavored to pass but see­ ing that she could not make it in time 'brought her car almost to a stop and was struck by the Qther car breaking the front left wheel ■ of Miss Staqkliouse’s car with- only slight damage to the other. For­ tunately no one was hurt. Con­ stable Norry was called to the scene and the damaged car was brought to the Huron Garage for repairs. DANCE BIGGER & BETTER THAN EVER, EXETER OPERA HOUSE Oil FRIDAY, APRIL 10th Frizes, Novelties, Favors Galore . OLD AND NEW TIME MUSIC » Music supplied by the THE RYTHMN BOYS Everyone reported a good time at the last hockey dance and another good time is assured. Spring Specials MOP STICKS........................................................................ 20c. i O’CEDAR MOPS ......................*....................... $1.25 to $2.00 : DUSTING MOPS ............................................... . 75c. to $2.00 ' CLOTHES PINS ................................... ...... 49 for 10c. ! WASH BOARDS .........................................................50 to 75c. } WASH TUBS, NO. 2 .........................................................98c. WASH BOILERS ....................................................................98c. i CARPET BEATERS ................................. ....................... 15c. CLOTHES LINES............................................100 feet for 39<x Wall paper cleaner.............................................20c.1; OCEDAR POLISH..................................... . . . 25 and 50c. EVER-READY WAX . .A.................................. . . . Per lb. 59c. WAVERLEY WAX ...........................................'. . Per lb. 45c. PRINCE OF WALES WAX............... ............... Per lb. 65c. t JOHNSON’S WAX............... .... .......................... Per ib. 75c. CHAN WAX ..................................................... . . Per Ib. 75c. STAIR TREADS 7x...........................................................* 15c. j STAIR TREADS, with rubber nosing .............................25c. SEE OUR IVORY AND GREEN ENAMELWARE TRAOUAIR & LINDENFIELD I Rhone your hardware necessities to 27- ................... Mr. Wm. Davis accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Wells motored to Cleveland where they spent the week-end. Miss Mary Grant R. N., accompanied them as far as Glencoe. Mr. H. T. Rowe reports the. home-grown ripe , tomato for season. The plant was grown flower-pot and the family have interested in watching a tomato velop to a fair size and ripen. first this in a ■been de- under the leadership of Mr. W< R. Gould- ing, A. T. C. MJ were heard over CJGC Monday evening at 11 o’clock during the hour of Monday Night Club. The chorus sang three num­ bers, ‘The Boys of the Old Brigade’ which included a baritone solo by Mr. Harry Hoffman; a special re­ quest number “Far Away in the South’’ dedicated to Mr. E. J. Weth- ey, principal of the E.xeter High School, and “A Song of the Sea.” A great many in this community listened and the numbers came over strong and were much appreciated. Those who took part in the chorus Monday night were: Clarence Down Mervin Cudmore, Charles Salter, Harry Hoffman, Charles Hoffman,. ■William Smith, ’William Lutman, W. T. Quinn, Walter Cutbush, Ken­ neth Johns, Norman Brock, Law­ rence and Lloyd Wein, Clayton Pfile and Rufus Turnbull. These are all pupils of Mr. Goulding. They have filled a number of concert engage-? ments with splendid success and have several more engagements in view, •’ ■ x . THE DATE MRS. BAG&HAW Th© death took place in Exeter on Sunday of Mrs. William Bagshaw who passed away after an. illness ex­ tending over several years. For the past twenty-seven years Mrs, Bag­ show has been an esteemed resident of Exeter, her husband having prede­ ceased her on October 4th of last year. On’July 6th of lasjt year Mr. and Mrs. Bagshaw celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Bagshaw’s maiden name was Singular. £’ _ ..... '■Northumberland County, Admission, Gents $1.06 tax include# Spectators 25c. • LADIES PLEASE PROVIDE LUNCH EXfeTER HOCKEY CLUB Mars Theatre *------*—!---------*— FRIDAY AND SATURDAY REGINALD DENNY IN to Mr daugh.- Hosp it- BIRTHS McKELLAR—-in Cromarty on Sun­ day, March 22nd, to Mr, and Mrs. Lindsay McKellar, a son, ACHESON—At the Toronto General Hospital, oh Marell 21st and Mrs. T. B. Acheson, a ter (Jane Marilyn) •TREMNER—At the General al, Strathroy on March 26, 1931, to Dr. 0. Gf. and Mrs. Treftmef - (nee Gertrude Winer) a daugh- ter, (Virginia Anne.) Life insurance is educating thou­ sands of boys and girls and putting them in professions instead of •ditches. Ernest' C. Harvey, Insur* i).nco Office, Main Street. DEATHS HOOPER—In London on Monday, March 30, Dianah Elston, wife of the- late Henry Hooper, -formerly of Exeter, in her 82nd year. SWEET—At Portage la. Prairie, Man., on Sunday, March 29th. Landridge Sweet, D.D.S., R. H. and Mrs. SiVeet Portage la Prairie. BAGSHAW—In Exeter, on son also Dr, of of Sunday, March 29th, Betsy Singular, Wi­ dow of the late William Bagshaw, in her SB th WRIGHT*—In March 27th, son of Mrs. 20 th year. year. London on Friday, Emerson Wright, only Emma Wright in his CARD OF THANKS Mr. and .Mrs. Jacob Ratz and fam­ ily take this privilege of thanking their neighbors and many friends' for the kindness shown them recent­ ly; for the letters and cards of! sympathy and cheer sent to Alma; to | those who visited her, and for the flowers and treats she received while a patient at St. Joseph’s Hospital. ENGAGEMENT ____ ____ _______ __ _____ _ Mr.; and Mrs. John North colt an-|was! possibly one of the youngest nounce the engagement of their;st01’®’ managers in the province and daughter Stella May to Mr. William Ire showed marked ability. He came J. Marshall, son of Mr. John Mar- to Ex®ter from St. M^rys in the fall shall, of Varna, Ontario, the mar-} Mage to take place early in April. ’ IN MEMORIAM. SMALL—In loving memory of Ed­ ward Small, who died one year ago April 5, 1930. To-day we are thinking of someone- Who was loving, kind and true: Whose smile was as dear sunshine, And- that dear uncle was Ever remembered by Mrs. Smith and family. IN MEMORLLM BOYLE—In lov-ing* mmory dear mother, Mary Boyle, passed away one year ago April 1, 1930. Always so (good, unselfish and kind. Few on earth her equal we’ll, find; One of the best whom. -God could send, A loving mother right to the end. She had a nature yon couldn’t help loving, A heart that was purer than gold; And. to those who knew her a>nd lov­ ed her; Her memory will never grow old, .Sadly missed by the Family. Mrs. Betsy She was born at Whitby, ___..// being" "a daughter of the late James and Joan Singular, and was in her 85th year. At the age of 13 years she came to Stephen township with her par­ ents and resided on the Crediton sideroad where on July 6, 18 66 she was united in marriage to Mr. Bag­ shaw. Fpr forty years they lived on the farm on the third concession of Stephen and 27 years ago retired and moved to Exeter. Mrs. Bag­ shaw has not been in good health for the past ten years and six years ago underwent an operation. Mr. and Mrs. Bagshaw had -a family of eleven children six of whom are still living. They ar’e.; Mrs. Elston, of Blau shard; Mrs. Ho-gdrth, of Stephen; James and«Qeorge, of Bir- say, Sask.; Mrs. .D." Christie, 6 of Strathcona, Alta.; and Homer, of town. The deceased was a woman of fine Christian character and highly esteemed by all who knew her. She was a member of James Street church. The funeral private, is being held this Wednesday after­ noon conducted by Rev. D. M'cT’av- ish, interment in the Exeter ceme­ tery. ‘Red Hot Speed .............’ USUAL-COMEDY ’ 1 f EASTER MONDAY,' APRIL 6th “Bellamy Trial” Sport Reel “Knowing the Ropes’* Mickey Mouse Cartoon “A LAD AND HIS LAMP” FRIDAY AND SATURDAY April- 10th and 11th United Artists Presents RONALD COLEMAN,* in “Bulldog Drummond” April 17th-and 18th REX BEACH STORY “The Michigan Kid” WITH CONRAD NAGEL AND RENEE ADOREE cc DEATH OF EMERSON WRIGHT Mr. Emerson Wright, who up un­ til the beginning of the year was manager of the Chainway store in Exeter, passed away at the Byron Sanitorium on Friday last at the early age of 19 years. Mr. Wright as you R. of of 1927 as manager of the Exeter branch of the Seirite store. He was then in liis. 16th year. He received j his early education in St. Marys. When the Seirite store was taken over by Chainways in 1929 Mr. Wright was continued as manager. He was a smart window dresser the 1C)■ large windows of the store always ' presenting a most attractive appear­ ance. Mr. Wright for several years had not been robust in health and during the- latter part of last year he went down rapidly, He was taken to the Byron4Sanitorium at the beginning of the year but since then has (gradually grown weaker until the end came. He was the only son of Mrs, Emma Wright who .moved to Exeter from St. Marys shortly after he was appointed man­ ager of the Seirite store. Besides his- mother he is- survived by two sisters, Mrs. Mellor, of Strathroy and Mrs. Hepburn, of St, Marys. The funeral was held at Sit. Marys Mon­ day afternoon conducted by Rev. D. McTavish, pastor of the James- St, United church, of which deceased was a member and assisted by Rev. Mr. Raney, of St. Marys. Mr. Jack Raisley and Misses Mabel Snell and Utah Clark attended the funeral Wednesday was All-Fool’s Day. Mr. Wm. Dunsford is to be con­ gratulated on obtaining his S8th birthday’. A quiet ^celebration was held at his home on Sunday’when the immediate members of the fam­ ily were present and enjoyed the occasion together. Mr. Thomas Pryde, D.D.G.M for Masonic District South Huron, paid his official visit to Tudor Lodge in Mitchell Tuesday evening. He was accompanied by several of the breth­ ren. On Thursday evening of this week Mr. Pryde will visit Irving Lodge, Lucan and on Monday even­ ing next he will visit (St. James Lodge, ,St. Marys. The Colonel’s Maid” t presented by The auspices of the Community Field, Crediton — in MT. CARMEL HALL. MOUNT CARMEL, ONTARIO MUSIC* BETAVEEN ACTS Admission. 30c. children Free the J. our who ‘The Absent-Minded Bridegroom A FARCE IN THREE ACTS ' Presented by THE YOUNG PEOPLE’S ASSOCIATION OF CENTRALIA UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE EXETER BRANCH OF THE CANADIAN LEGION — IN OPERA HOUSE. EXETER — ox — Wednesday, April Sth, 1931 Play#will start at 8 p.m. sharp COME AND FORGET ALL YOUR TROUBLES ADMISSION 35c. -* -- ■» -►* ’Y‘