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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1931-10-01, Page 1r * t H II .1 •» b* rr flgf- -7 - BBTABLISHED 1873 EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 1st, 1931 tar £ J' *#■■■■ ’*‘S<r....... FIFTY-FIFTH YEAR, NO. 27.0* A GREAT HORSE NEW LOW PRICESNEW MATERIALS NAVY BLUE Ladies', Misses' and Children's NEW STYLES Phosa 32 Keep the floors warm this winter! BRINSLEY ANNIVERSARY . W. M. S. CONVENTION I r hold Sun- Rev, held WINS MATTRESS Brinsley United Church will tlieir anniversary services on day, October 11th. Preacher, D. McTavish. A concert will be Tuesday, October 13th, program by tho Imperial Concert Co. of London. Admission 35 c. and 15c. DOHERTY'S SUPERB COOK WITH A FULL 20 in. by 20 in. OVEN. A REAL RANGE FOR THE FARM DIANA BANNER COOK—AT A PRECE THAT WELCOMES COMPARESQN - WE HAVE AN .EXCELLENT VARIETY FOR YOU TO CHOOSE FROM PRICED AT Fall and Winter Coats Girls’ Knitted Suits, shees 28 to 34, Reg. price 4.35 for $2.95 «——— ———......................— ■■■ ...I ■■■■ J' H ——ii—« The New Overcoats for Men NEW DARK GREYS BROWN, ETC. '$15 • $20 . AND $25 iBoys’ and Juvenile Overcoats IN NEW COLORS — LARGE SELECTIONS — MEDIUM PRICES BOYS’ BLOOMER SUITS SMART SUITS FOR MEN ’ made with Navy and Grey Stripes, Plain Navy 2 pr. Golf Knickers at $7.50 each Priced at $20. to $25. Newest Styles in Women’s Slippers CLASSIC ARCH SLIPPERS — SHOES OF QUALITY MADE IN A, B, C, and D widths — Ptfmps — Ties and Straps They keep their shape, are most comfortable, all widths right in stock. We can fit yon. Priced at $5.00 per pair Carhartt & Headlight Overalls $1.95 pr One pair high-grade Overalls will outwear three pairs of cheap ones. Buy a pair of these overalls at the new low prices' $1.95 per pair. TO SELL THE BEST—WE BUY THE BEST Pu're Lard, 1 lb. pkg, 2 for 21c. CHIPSO, large package .... 22c. SLICED PINEAPPLE . . ; . 2 tins for 25c CANNED PEAS, CORN OR TOMATOES, standard quality, 3 tins for 25c. PRICES QUOTED ARE FOR THURSDAY, FRIDAY SATURDAY OF THIS WEEK McLarens Jelly Powders ...... 5 for 25c. Cream of ‘Wheat1per pkg«- 23c. Campbell’s Tomato Soup...........2 tins 15c. Use a Quebec Style Cook Stove or Heater £ V. BEACH COMPACT COOKS IN FULLY ENAMELLED AND STANDARD FINISHES, BEAUTIFUL, MODERN, CONVENIENT AND DEPENDABLE BEACH QUEBEC HEATERS AND DOMINION QUEBEC HEATERS WITH THE NEW STYLE GRATES. TRAQUAIR & LINDENFIELD Phone your Hardware necessities to-27 BIRTHS <JOLEMAN-*-’In Scott Memorial Hos­ pital on Sunday, September 20, 1931, to Mr. and Mrs. Anson Cole­ man, of Kippem a son. DORRANCE—On Tuesday, Septem- fbor 22nd, to Mr. and Mrs. Russell , Dorrance, (nbe Ila Johnston), of ' McKiliop, ,a son. announcement r Mr. and Mrs. Si W. jory announce the engagement of their second daughter, Venetta Mildred to Mr. Leslie Watson Thomson, son of Mr*, and Mrs. W. H. Thomson, the ding to take place in October. wed- The winner of the Marshall Mat­ tress Lucky Number Contest at the Exeter Fair and exhibited by Hop­ per’s Furniture Store' was Mrs. Jas. Mustard’ Kiippen. the number- being 628. deaIms ^HERRlTT-^-in Granton, oft Mon-- .day, September 28,..DIadana. Good­ man, relief Of;tho idte Johii Slier- r ritt, in her 79th year. Funeral on > .Wednesday, September 8b, with Interment in Grand Bend ceme* •iety.- •CARD OF THANHS Mr. K, L Sims ane family, W-i^li in this small way, to -express thei^bap- pfeciatiojn. for the ItihdneSMhbwh to his wife; kind thoughts, fruits and floral tributes; also to. the friends and neighbors at home; during her ill.ness in the hospital. AT ROYS CHURCH The Convention of South Huron Women’s Missionary Society held at Roy’s Church on Thursday was largely attended. The ladies of Roys had a splendid dinner prepar­ ed. Supper was also served. The morning session was given, over to receiving reports from the various societies. The afternoon session was in charge of the president of the South section, Mrs. (ReV.) An­ thony. The speaker of the day was Miss McKenzie, returned missionary from Africa, who outlined the work, and was very interesting. Miss Vio­ let Gambrill, of Exeter, contributed a solo,’ as did also Mrls. Turnhull, of Grand Bend; the Chiselhurst dhoir sang a chorus, the Hensail Auxiliary sang a quartette, James St. Auxil­ iary, Exeter, put on a pageant, “The Return of the Twelve Spies.” Mrs. (ReV.) White, Elimville, gave a most-unusual report of the workings of the courtesy committee, wherein she conveyed her thanks to everyone Who had in any way contributed to­ wards the success of the committee/ The president, Mrs. (Rev.) Lane gave the closing address, which was an inspiration to all present. There were 125 delegates present. As the term of ,the, presidency is throb years, and the present term expired for Mrs. Anthony, Mrs.' J. -Sv Grant, of Exeter, was elected for the next term, Mr. Eli King made a splendid showing with his Rercheron hors© “Jeffro” at both the Canadian Ex­ hibition, Toronto and the Western Fair, London. At Toronto Mr. King’s horse won third prize in its class and at London it was awarded first prize and sweepstakes for best animal any age in the class. In winning the sweepstakes prize Mr. King’s horse was placed ahead of other horses that had won first prizes at Chicago, Ottawa and Tor; onto. King. This is a .great credit for NEW TALKIE THEATRE NEARING COMPLETION ' The new talkie theatre is nearing completion and lacks only a few finishing touches to put it in order, fireproof of steel, quite a an excel- purposes; The new theatre is throughout being built briok and cement. It is commodious theatre, has lent stage for ' theatrical is being steam heated and the elec­ tric fixtures make it most attrac­ tive. It will -be equiped with the latest in sound production and will be one of the finest theatres in any of the smaller places outside of the cities. Mr. Leavitt deserved a great deal of credit for the enterprise. LATE FATHER J. HOGAN LAID TO REST SATURDAY Th© funeral service was held Biddulph on Saturday pf Father Hogan, well-known parish priest St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic church, Biddulph, ceased, Father John Hogan, pf New York State,, sung requiem high mass which ccmmenced at 10,30 a.m, in the morning. A large crowd of people from all over the district attended the ser­ vice of the late Fathr Hogan, who was exceptionally well-known and loved in his parish. Among those who attended the funeral was His Excellency Rt, Rev, John Thomas Kidd, D.D., L.L.D., newly installed bishop of the Roman Catholic dio­ cese of London. Interment was made at Ashfield. Father Hogan died at St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, on Tuesday, of last week following an operation. at J. of The brother of the. de­ RALLY DAY SERVICES BIBLE SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING ser-the evening the James Street meeting of the held. UMTr. J. G. At the close of vice of worship at United church a Bible Society was Stanbury the president occupied the chair. The secretary-treasurer’s re­ port was given by Rev. J. W. Down and these two officers were re-elect­ ed for another year. The town will be divided into sections, as in other years and collectors -will be appoint­ ed to canvass for subscriptions. Rev. Denny Bright showed some very in­ teresting pictures of missionary work on the Hudson Bay. A fairly good attendance was present at the meeting. Mr. Bright occupied the pulpit in Main St. Church morning. on behalf of young rendered was large Sunday Society United EXETER LADY TO SHARE . IN ESTATE [•• . ’ ’ Tne Women’s Missionary of the Grand -Bend, Ont., Church, the I-lospitax tor Silk Chil­ dren, and the Hospital for Incur­ ables, Toronto, were each bequeath­ ed $200 by Mrs. Harriett So-uthcott, widow, who died in Muskoka, Aug­ ust 20th last and who left assets aggregating $3i5,003, according to letters probate .Saturday granted in York surrogate court, Toronto. The Revielle Mission, Toronto, was also willed $20 0 and the building fund oif the Grand Bend church nam­ ed to receive $100. Edith Gundy, Windsor, a sister, and Ernest F. Hutton, nephew, 5 0 Fallingbrook Road, Toronto, were each left $1,000; after which the testator provided legacies of $500 each for 19 relatives, and one friend Mrs. Anna Burt, cf Santa Monica, California. The residue, the will then speci­ fied, should be divided equally among four sisters, Elizabeth Pick-- ard, Exeter; Edith Gundy, Millicent Braun, New York, and Gertrude Burnett, Windsor Arms Apts., Tor­ onto. Bonds,’ $26,173; notes $5,147; cash and other personalty made up the inventory. The deceased lady during her ill­ ness was cared for at the home of Mr. Pickard, up until a short time previous to her death. In Caven Church Caven Presbyterian Sunday School Rally was combined with the regu­ lar service on Sunday morning. The superintendent was in charge of the program and Mr. Henry Strang gave the address on the subject “Enthus­ iasm in Service” taking the life of Paul to illustrate his remarks. The Young Ladies’ Class was in charge of the flo.wers and these were artis­ tically arranged. Miss Nora McIn­ nis represented the giris in the read­ ing of one of the lessons and Mr. Ray pryde read a lesson of the boys. A sextette girls furnished a well chorus. The congregation and the Rally offering quite liberal; In Main St. Church The day was fine but no finer than the 2(31 attendants at Main St. Sunday School who had assembled for the special Rally Service. Many beautiful baskets of flowers were generously supplied by friends to decorate the room. The program as sent out by the, O. R. E. C. was followed tnroughpuf. Those taking special parts were: The primary Department, the Jun­ ior’s Department and Gerald Fitz­ gerald, Gordon Greb, Patsy Martin and Mr. H. Jennings all of whom took their parts in an, excellent man­ ner. The superintendent Mr. B. W. F. Beavers was in charge of the ser­ vice and was assisted by the pastor Rev. C. J. Moorhouse. Many compli­ mentary- opinions were passed as to the helpful and inspiring program so well put on. ; The superintendent hopes that the attendance, from now on may. keep up to the standard of Rally Day. In James St. Church. The Rally day service in connect­ ion with James Street Sunday school on Sunday was a splendid success." It marked the changing of the time from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the fall and- winter months. A special ser­ vice was held in the auditorium in the afternoon with the superinten- dant, Mr. J. H. Jones in charge. All of the classes were well represented the attendance being especially good The special prepared Rally Day pro­ grams were used and among .those taking 'part were: Grant Taylor, Gracie Strange, Roylance Westcott, Ruby Stone and Mrs. Rufus Kestle. There was a selection, by the prim­ ary. Reference was made to the very efficient service rendered by Miss.,Flossie Hunter as a teacher in the' primary department, who left this week for Toronto to. take a course in the university in Social Service work. RESULT OF GUESSING CONTEST A new feature at the Exeter Fall Fair last week was a guessing con­ test put on by B. W. F. Beavers, hardware merchant. The smallest' Good Cheer oven heater with shelf, but without reservoir, was exhibited and its weight guessed by two hun­ dred and eighty five persons who visited the exhibit of Good Cheer stoves. On Saturday night ,at 8 p. m. Mr. B. M. Francis, reeve, weigh­ ed the .stove and awarded -the prizes. The stove weighed, two hundred and forty five and one half pounds. The first guess -recorded nearest the weight was number 257 made1 by Mr, W. W. Lawrence, teller of the Bank of Montreal, Exeter, whose guess was 246 pounds; the second was number 264 Miss Vera Sander­ cock, Hensail, whose guess was 245 pounds and the third, was number Ed. Westcott, whose guess pounds. The. highest guess pounds and tme lowest was one quarter pounds. The 67, Mr. was 247 Was 898 77 and prifce Wieners arc asked to call for their prices; first, Hot Point Elec*- trie Iron; second, Electric Toaster; third, Electric' lantern* • ‘ The hew resideh.ce being built by Mr» J. W»* Herb on Wiiimm Street is nearing t completion. Ki-rkton Fair win be- held Tuesday and Wednesday next, October WM and 7th. The directors are exerting' every effort to- make this yeax’it fair an oufstajiding success. In ther advertisement which appeared. W £he Times-Advocate lust week it. wmp stated that several gentlemen, won!#- give addresses in front of the grande- stand. This should have read “NO' Politics.” All is needed will bo good weather to make the fair & success, BUYS PHONE RIGHT OF WAY The following item which, refc-rat to an Exeter Old Boy, Mr. Reg. Far*1 sons, was taken- from th© Neilevill© Press, Neilsville, Wisconsin: “R. S. Parsons of the Ata eric a w Telephone and Telegraph Co., ie i* the city buying the right of way foy the new cable line which will paa» through Neilsville on the ies-Cliicago route, Mr. who is staying at the W. home was unable to state struction work’ would commence oar the line.” Twin Cit- Parsons, D. Martins when con- * i Thames Road United Church ANNIVERSARY on SUNDAY, OCT. lltk REV. J. MORLEY COLLING, Lambeth, formerly of Grand Bendy- and popular radio speaker, will preach •MORNING A'T 11 am. EVENING AT 7.30 p.m. SPECIAL MUiSIC SPECIAL THANKOFFERING H. STONE, FRED DAWSON, Secretary w. Chairman of Board Petroleum MADE IN CANADA BY THE IMPERIAL OIL CO. MORE HEAT NO ASH ORDER EARLY R. G. Seldon -• HARVEST HOME Anniversary — in — James St. United Cliurcii Under the Auspices of the Women’s. Association, on SUNDAY, OCT REV. E. J. ROULSTON, of Wheatley, will be the speaker for the day SPECIAL MUSIC BY MALE CHOIR- SOLOIST—‘MRS. RODERICK FER­ GUSON, OF GLENCOE KIRKTON FA Tuesday and Wednesday ■-I BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER SCHOOL PARADE AND DRILL AT ONE O’CLOCK AT 1.30 THE FOLLOWING GENTLEMEN HAVE PROMISED TO ADDRESS THE VISITORS BRIEFLY IN FRONT OF THE GRANDSTAND “NO POLITICS*’ THOS. MCMILLAN M.P. W. G. MEDD, M.L.A. FRED SANDERSON, M.P. CHAS. RICHARDSON, M.L.A. Potato Race on Horseback Relay Race on Horseback Farmers Trot in Heats FOOT RACE—-Once .around the track open to residents of Fuilarton, Blanshard and Usboine Townships SEAFORTH PIPE BAND WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE J. MORPHET, Presided A. DOUPE, Sec’y-Treas.