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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1931-10-29, Page 1AGED RESIDENT PASSES Now that the announcement is UNDERGOES OPERATION when she was struck by an ODDFELLOWS NIGHT L. O. L. NO. 4.02 OYSTER SUPPER Will be held in the & CONCERT on NEW AND OLR-TIME More efficient and economical to use. Cylinders in one unit. i IGroveless base. UNDERWENT OPERATION The little girl with her sister? had 'been .driven to the Salva* Under the Auspices of the A. Y. P. A. Trivitt Memorial Church PASTORS AND CHOIR EXCHANGE PULPITS Admission: Reserved Seats 40c. h Rush Seats 25c. Plan at Howey's* Oct. 29th Requires less care., than any range oil Burner ever devised. Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro. C. Sweet; D.D.G. Guardian, Bro. A. J. Penta'le. , — in the — OPERA HOUSE, EXETER 7J •J FIFTY-FIFTH YEAR* HQ. 2W-IMTABLISHED 18>73 ONE DAY ONLY - WED., NOV. 4 MADE-TO-MEASURE MENS’ SUITS Skill-Craft Suits, Extra Pants Free Cromwell Suits, One Pair Pants A SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF SKILL-CRAFT CO. WILL BE HERE WED­ NESDAY, NOVEMBER 4th, WITH HUNDREDS OF NEW SAMPLES OF SUITS AND OVERCOATS FOR MEN AND YOUTHS, COME IN AND SEE THE NEW CLOTHS AND SYLES WHETHER YOU WISH TO BUY OR NOT. SKILL-CRAFT MADE-TO- MEASURE SUITS AND OVERCOATS ARE LEADERS EVERYWHERE. DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY. REMEMBER—FREE PANTS—AND WE GUARAN­ TEE THE FIT. ALL LADIES’ AND MISSES’ RAINCOATS ON SALE AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES Girls’ & Misses’ Lined Leatherette Sport Coats ON SALE We are placing on sale this week the balance of our stock of Girls’ and Misses* Heavy Lined Leatherette Sport Coats in colors of Brown, Blue and Green. Girls’ sizes 10 to 14 years, regular price $4.25 for $2.95 and Misses’ sizes 16 to 18 years regular $4.75 for $3.95. Ladies’ and Misses’ Winter Coats at $12,95 One rack of Ladies’ arid Misses’ good quality Fall and Winter Goats on sale this month at $12.95. A Real Bargain In All-Wool Blankets Only a few pair of real heavy all wool blankets in pink and blute plaids on sale at the lowest price in years only $6.95 a pair. SUPERIOR CHAIN STORE WE.SELLtTHE BEST FOR LESS” Catelli’s Macaroni dr Spaghetti'10 oz. 10c. Lemon and Orange Peel , . . . per lb. 19c. Valencia Raisins (with the seeds in) Fresh Broken*Soda Biscuits 2 lbs for 19c. | 2 lbs. for . . ........................... 25c. PRICES QUOTED ARE FOR THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY Broken Sweet 1 ' H. P.Colutnbia Comfort BISCUITS [ SAUCE ■MATCHES SOAP 2 lbs. for 25c.j Per bottle 26c.p •Per box 7c.6 bars for 25c. Campbell’s Tomato Soup .... 3 tins 25c. Lily Brand Chicken .Haddie „ per tin 17c. FOWLER RANGE BURNER Easier to operate. —Large oil container with metal stand, See these new features before you 1 4 . TRAQUAIR & LINDENFIELD Phone your hardware necessities to 27 AT W. LAVERTY’S On Wednesday evening of last .Weektthe fire alarm sounded about nine p.m. and the firemen had a •run to the homo of Mr. W. Laverty, Huron Street, fire having caught in 'the back kitchen from the chimney •.and had spread to the fOof* Before the arrival of the firemen a bucket brigade had been formed and partly subdued the flames and the firemen fsoon had it ttndei* control. Hdwafd Laverty was overcome for a with the smoke* Following’ Alarm a large crowd df people rushed to the scene. time the scon Mrs. E. L. Vivian underwent a serious Operation in Victoria £Hos- pital* London* on Thursday of last Week. For several days her con­ dition showed, little improvement. Rev. Mr, Vivian spent several days in London With her. Her many friends in Exeter will hope for her speedy recovery. SERVICE A special memorial service for the late Archbishop of Huron will be held in .the Trivitt Memorial church next Sunday morning at 11 a-m. EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 29th, 1931 An old Phd highly esteemed resi­ dent of Exeter passed, peacefully away Monday morning in the person of Mr, Alexander Dow in> his 83rd, year. Mr, Dow has been connected with Exeter for many years and was well known and highly esteemed throughout the community, He has been ailing since last June and for the past four weeks had been con­ fined to his bed; The deceased was horn in Perth, Lanark county and at an early age Came with his par­ ents to Hibbert township where lie was united in marriage, with Annie McIntyre, A few years later the family moved1 to Exeter where Mr, Dow was engaged in farming* and Conducted* a dairy business, he was ’AHo interested in and a great lover <?f horses. (Mrs, Doiw predeceased him October 27, 1907. In 1911 Mr. Dow was united in marriage with Mrs. Jennie Millar who met a tra­ gic death in an auto accident Aug. 1st, 19>14. The deceased is surviv­ ed by five children Gilbert, of town; Miss Ethel, who recently returned f&r Winnipeg to care for her father; (Jessie) .Mrs. Dr, Lindsay, of Win­ nipeg; (Edna) Mrs, Dr. Hewitt, of Regina, both of whom recently vis­ ited in town and (Anna) Mrs. Rodd Ellis, of town. Mr. Dow Was the 'last of a family of five children. The funeral, took place Wednesday af­ ternoon conducted by Rev. J. B. Rhodes, of Caven Presbyterian church, interment took place in the Exeter cemetery. MONDAY, NOV. 2nd London Artists Miss Mae Winter, Reader Mr. Barneyleddy, “The Personality Boy” in the season’s lastest song and and dance hits Miss Reta Mullins Pianist and Accompanist Mr. Reg. Collins, Basso Soloist Miss Shirley Foster, Violinist ■Master Martin and Miss' Lois Gray Dancers Mr. Bert, Thompson Mouth Organ and Mandolin in novelty ntimbers Miss Phyllis Gray, Concert soprano Mr. Ge6. Reed, Comedian bad no •Mr. and the The AUTO ACCIDENT Mr, Seth Winer while motoring on the Crediton Road following the fowl suuper at Centralia Wednesday night of last week met with a auto accident but fortunately one Was hurt. A car ahead) of Winer had signalled for a turn Mr. Winer misjudged believing car was turning, in the opposite di­ rection, To avoid a collision he applied the brakes and the car took- to the ditch turning on its top with the wheels in the air breaking'off a fence post and several wires* cai< was somewhat damaged, . , ■ ■ ••• . All new subscribers to the Times* Advocate during the “Good Will” campaign will receive the paper for the balance of this year firee? The Exeter Lodge of Oddfellow.* had a special night on Tuesday when the officers,of the Lodge were installed jby District Deputy Grand Master, E. M. Dignan and suite and several veteran jewels were present­ ed?. Bro. Dignan and his officers put on the work in a manner which drew forth Very favorable comments from the visitors who 'were* present. Visitors were present from Hensail, Brucefield, -Lucan and London Lodges. A number of former Exe­ ter (brethren were also present from London. Following the installation Of officers Mr. Jas, Jewell, a veteran of 45 years was presented with a .'j&Wehby the D.'D. G. M.-following which Mr. Jewell made a Very ap­ propriate address. Among1 the jew­ els presented by the lodge is one to Mr. G. K. Heaman, of Toronto, “who1 has been a member for 5 5 years; William Trott, iSim'coe, i50' years; and A. E- Fuke, of London, 4'5 years. Following the work in the lodge room about 80 members adjourned to -the rooms below where an splendid banquet wta<s serv­ ed’ ' Jby 'Mr. Middleton. Following the banquet a short toast list was carried out E. A. Howald, acting as toast master. After singing God Save the King, Past D.D.G.M. Crawford, of London District pro­ posed the toast to “Grand Lodge”; responded to by D^G.M. Dignan. “The Visitors” was by J. M. Sout.hcott and responded' to by Rev. Jas. Anthony, Past D.D.G.M., Geo. Haylock, of London; Past D. D. G.'M. R. Gibson, of Lucan; Bro. Ryder, of Exeter and Bro. H. Tuf­ fin, of London. The newly installed officers are: J. P. G., Bro. C. Heywood; N. G., Bro. W. Kernick; V. G., Bro. J. W. Batson; R. >S., Bro. E. A. Howald; F.S., H. Jennings; Treas. Bro. E. M. Dignan; War., Bro. E. R. Hopper; Con. Bro., Jos. Kernick; O.G. L. Robinson; I.G., Bro. G. Johns; Chap. Bro. G. Hicks; R.S.N.G., Bro. Louis Day; L.S.N.G., Bro. William; Sims; R.S.S., Jias. Stanlake; L-S.'S., W. E. Middleton; R.S.V.G., Bfo. Clarise Snell; L.S.V.G., Hector Taylor. The installing officers comprised D.D.G. M.,- Bro. Dignan; D.D.G. War., B. R. Hopper; D.D.G. Rec. Sec., J. W. Batson; D.D.G. Fin. Sec., E. M. QuancO; D.D.G. Treas., Silas Reed; D.D.G* Marshall, C. Salter; D.D.G. Chap. SUPPER. SERVED The W. M. S. of the James (Street United chdrcli held A supper in the basement of the church-on Tuesday evening a splendid supper being served to over 300. Following the supper ia fine program was put on in the auditorium of the church with the pastor acting as chairman. A pageant representing children of the various nations of the earth was put on by members of the Mission Band in costumes, the children tak­ ing their parts exceptionally well. The pageant was interspersed with sold' parts sung very sweetly by 'Miss Margaret Melville. Reddings* recita­ tions and songs by members of the mission band followed the pageant The program closed with, a pageant by the ladies of the W, M. S. “The Return of the Twelve Spies” which contained impressive missionary messages. The proceeds from Sun- day and Monday amounted to $176.* 20'. The Times-Advocate Subscription Contest is in Full Swing The list of candidates with, their standing in the Times-Advocate subscription contest for new and re­ newal subscriptions w.i-r be found on page three. These candidates are active workers and have signified their intention of going out after one of the big prizes. Although a few have just started they are now in the field and more will be ex­ pected of them next week, Mr. Reg. Beavers of the Bank of Commerce Branch, Bridgeburg, was taken to Victoria Hospital, London, on (Tuesday where he underwent an operation for appendicitis. His many friends will be glad to know that the operation was successful and he is getting along fine, Mr, Beavers in company with Mr. But­ cher and Mr. T. jS. Neil, of Hamilton motored to Exeter for the week-end, They left here for die return trip early Monday morning. About two o’clock in the afternoon Mr. Beav- esr was stricken with .severe pain and. consulted a physician who dia­ gonised his trouble as appendicitis and Reg decdied to return immed­ iately * to his home in Exeter arriv­ ing here the same- evening. It was a long trip for one in his condition'. Rev. J. U. Robins, of th© United Church, Listowel, together with his choir numbering over forty voices under the leadership of Mr. Hoad-1 ley conducted the 42nd anniversary service for the W. M. S. in the James Street United Church Sunday even­ ing. The choir which more than filled the choir loft provided .some' .splendid music -that wasCgteaflyt.ap^ predated by the -congregatld’A. " In addition to two anthems by the choir the male chorus provided two splen­ did numbers. The male chorus is outstanding as a musical organiza­ tion, having recently won a shield at the Stratford Musical Festival. Their services are in constant demand for entertainment and outside work. The anthems rendered were “The Wil­ derness,” by Goss; “Come Holy Ghost” by Palestrina; their choruses were “Comrade’s Song of Hope” and Son of My Soul.” Mr. Robins de­ livered a short but inspiring sermons and eulogized the W. M. S. for the splendid service this organization is rendering the church. Mr. Ro­ bins spoke on .the importance of little things and referred to the in­ ventions of Edison and Benjamin Franklin and the importance at­ tached to details by Michael' Ang­ elo and others. Many of the great things we enjoy to-day had small, beginnings. 'Following the service the members of the choir were* en­ tertained to luncheon in the base­ ment of the church 'by the W. M. S. Mr. Robins expressed the apprecia­ tion of the choir for the splendid entertainment and Mrs. 'C. W. Christie, president of the W. M. S. in turn thanked the Listowel pastor and choir for the splendid service that had been rendered by them. Rev. D. McTavish with the James Street choir under the leadership of Mr. Goulding motored to’ Listowel arid conducted the service there* the choir furnishing two anthems. “The Heavens are Telling” and “The Pil­ grim’s Journey” while Miss Pearl Wood sang a solo in very excellent voice. Following the .Service the James Street choir were royally .en­ tertained. The exchange was a pleasant event enjoyect by both con­ gregation and choirs HOT FOWL SUPPER Under the auspices of tine Women’s Association will he held Church, Exeter Wednesday, November 4th, 1931 Hot Goose Supper Served Commencing at 5*30 p.m. SPECIAL IftiStC ADMISSION: ADULTS 50c*; CHILDREN 25c. Rev. C» J* Moorhouse, Mrs. H. W. Doerr*, Pastor President of W. A. made of the active contestant^ th# public can pick out their own ;Cwv* orltes and begin to- give them. I'faeirr best support. We wish to thank th# hundreds of subscribers who re­ sponded in the first week’s drive also the many new names which we are pleased to have join our family of readers. After all the world......... ..... loves a contest and .what paper could be more popular in any coni* mupity than your own homo paper, The Exeter Tim es-Advocate. MIRACULOUS ESCAPE WHEN STRUCK BY AUTjO Betty, the five year old daughter1 of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Payne met with a narrow escape Sunday after-, noon auto and rolled for nearly twenty feet. Doris tion Army Sunday School by hep father who had stopped the car op* posite the building. Betty jumped from the car and ran across the street unheeding the approach of a" car from the south driven by Mr.? Jack Speahue, of R, R. No. 8, Lon-” don, accompanied |by his mother. The cay struck Betty squarely catty-- ing her a short distance and rolled ■ her over a number of times. The car 'was quickly brought to a stand- ‘ stijt and the little girl was picked up and carried to the office of Dr. Dqn- lop near by, where it was found she had several small cuts about the ’■ head and was bruised about the body but fortunately no- bones were broken.- She was removal, to. her . ’home and during the night suffered several .vomiting spells but was able ’ was suf- ' One had ' had • several .vomiting spells hut was to,. be 'Around next day. It at. first feared .she might, have 'fered from internal injuries, of her chief concerns 'after she been struck was the fact she lost her Sunday School collection. . No blame was attached to the driver* .- of dhe; Car.;^ Woodham Orange Hall — on — THURS., NOV. 5 Supper Served at 5.30 p.m. This will be followed by a pro­ gram in the auditoriupi of the hall, consisting of speeches and concert by London’s Funniest Comedians. Admission Adults 50c. Children 25c». . Rufeben Sweitzer, W.M. — ON — FRIDAY, OCT. 30th IN — Opera House, Exeter “HAMMER, SAW AND PICK.” With their old-time melodies direct from CJG-C studios Tune in every Thursday night 8.30 to 9.00 o’clock Then Come and See Them in Action Dancing from 9 pan. till 1 a.m. Admission: Gents 50c*, Ladies 25c.