The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1935-04-04, Page 1ESTABLISHED 1873 EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 4th, 1935 I (SIXTY-SECOND YEAR
BOARD OF EDUCATION
r New Shoes tor
BLUES, BROWNS and
New styles in Women’s shoes in Blue, Brown land Black in low cut ties,
pumps and straps, in high, medium and low heels. You may need a new
pair for Easter, Come in and see our assortment and note the low prices.
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prillera Strike Snag;
Little progress has been made inThe monthly meeting of the Board the drilling of the well at the river
of Education was held m the public during the past week. The work
Library on Monday evening, April 1, i ila8 been halted for several days!
with every member present. Minutes while the workmen have been busy nr tnn -nmvimift mnni ino* wAra paaa ~ 4- a _ .-u 1__
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NEW OXFORDS FOR MEN
’They are a little more pointed lasts this year. Colors Black or Brown. Priced at
$2 and up to $6 a pair for shoes made by Astoria. See our special medium pointed
toe Oxford by Gole Bros, priced at $3.25 a pair.
Men’s Farm Boots $2.00 and up
At $2 a pair we give you a good wearingpaiir from our well assorted stock,
and $3.50. For reliable farm boots try a farm boot. Better makes at $2.50, $2.95
MEN’S AND BOYS’ SUITS
You may need a new suit before Easter. Besides our range of young men’s single
and double breasted models we have a fine range for short, stoiit men, made with
shorter coats and sleeves. We can fit you and save you money. Extra trousers
with all suits. See our smart colored suits for boys at low prices.
WALLPAPERS — WALLPAPERS
Now is the time to brighten up your home with new wallpapers. . Sunworthy papers
at 121/gc a roll and up. Also cheaper 10c papers for bedrooms and kitchen.
SPECIAL VALUES FOR APRIL
MEN’S WORK SOCKS ON SALE AT 15c. A PAIR.
MEN’S FINE SOCKS FANCY PATTERNS ON SALE 18c PAIR, 2 PAIR FOR 35c
5 DOZ. MEN’S TIES, GOOD PATTERNS ON SALE AT 25c EASH.
10 DOZ. LADIES’ COTTON HOSE, GOOD COLORS, ON SALE AT 19c PAIR
10 DOZ. LADIES’ FINE LISLE HOSE, VERY SPECIAL VALUE AT 25c PAIR.
of the previous meeting were read
and adopted.
Principal Wethey reported for the
High School, enrolment 156, aggre
gate 2950; school open every day
with complete staff and work pro
gressing favorably. Easter exams
to be held within the next two
weeks. *
Mr. Dodds, acting principal report
ed an enrolment at the public
school of 222 (113 boys and 109
girls), aggregate attendance 3890|.
lates 31, 7193s days of absence owing
to so much illness.
The resignation of the principal
Mi’. G. S. Howard on acdount of ill
ness was read.
Per G. Lawson and Mrs. Beavers
that the resignation of Mr, Howard
be accepted and that a letter be sent
to him expressing the Board’s appre
ciation of his splendid service dur
ing the past years. Carried.
Per Mrs. Beavers and G, Lawson
that Mr. Dodds be asked to continue
as acting principal until the end of
June at the same remuneration. 'This
was carried and Mr. Dodds expres
sed his willingness to remain.
The public school inspector's re
port was read.
Per R. N. Creech and J. M. South-
cott that the three reports as read
be adopted. Carried.
Per R. N. Creech and W- H. Dear
ing that the secretary notify the in
spector that Mr. Dodds had been ap
pointed to the vacancy .on the Ent
rance board, Carried.
The secretary was requested to
forward membership fee to the O.E.
A., Toronto.
Per C. V. Pickard and F. J. Del-
bridge payment of the following ac
counts: Jones & May, supplies $4.30;
E. T.indenfield, supplies and labor
$16.25; Grigg Stationery Cio., sup-
ulies $20.51.
Adjournment by L, Day.
K. MacFaul, Sec’y
at Goderich. A form of shale has been encountered between the 280
and 290 foot depth and has been fil
ling in the well. It has been
found necessary to put down a cas
ing at that depth.
Fifteen Cremated
A family of fifteen underwent the
sad rites of cremation in Exeter One
day recently and they departed this
life “unwept, unhonored and un
sung,” It happened to be a family
of fifteen baby mice the eyes of
which had not yet opened to the
light of day. They were discovered
in a nest in one of the business plac
es on Main street. Talk about pro
duction, this ' 'have head of. ___Ml
of such proportions will be a
prise to many of oui’ readers.
Miscellaneous Shower
A miscellaneous shower was
sented to Miss Lauretta Yellow by
about fifty friends at the home of
Mrs. C. P. Harvey on Thursday ev
ening of last week. The occasion
was a complete surprise for the bride elect wLo was the recipient of
many beautiful gifts from a table
beautifully decorated in pink and
white. Prior to the presentation
Mrs. Rufus Kestle made a few com
plimentary remarks. The evening
was spent in games and amusements,
refreshments were served at’ the
close.
MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER
A very enjoyable time was spent
last Friday evening m the home of
Mrs. Joseph Yellow by way of a mis
cellaneous shower in honour of her
daughter Miss Laureira, bride-to-be*
Various games and contests were
enjoyed by all present. An address
was given by Mrs. Edgar Rundle at
the olose of which a large basket
of useful gifts was presented, A
dainty lunch was then served,
ORGANIZE FARMERS’ CLUB
beats anything we
We imagine a litter
sur-
bride honored
About thirty young people gather
ed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm,
Sweitzer on Friday evening and pre
sented Miss Virginia Moore, recent
bride, with an electric floor lamp
Mr. V. Sharpe read the address to
which Miss Moore made a suitable
reply and Miss Leila Mollard, on be
half of the Young People made the
presentation. The evening was spent
in cards and music after which a
dainty lunch was served.
pre-
MONARCH YARN at 10c a ball
Another shipment of monarch knitting yarns just arrived in popular colors to sell at 10c
New Coats, Suits and Dresses just Arrived for Easter
Superior Chain Store Specials for Thursday, Friday, Saturday
P. & G. Soap......................8 cakes for 25c.
Hillcrest Shortening, 1 lb. pkgs. 2 for 21c.
Maple Leaf Tomatoes, large tins 3 foir 21c.
Garden Patch Peas......................2 tins 25c.
Tomato Juice ...................... 5 tins 25c.
Grape-Nut Flakes....................2 pkgs. 23c.
Sweet Mixed Pickles small, 10c; large 27c.
Fig Bar Biscuits .......... 2 lbs. for 25c.
Royal York Tea.......... . 1-2 lb. pkg. 28c.
Calay or Palmolive Soap .... per cake 5c.
A very successful meeting was
held in Senior’s Hall, Thursday ev
ening, March 2 8th, with Mr. H. H.
Hannan, Secretary of United Farm
ers’ Co-Operative Co., explaining the
“Natural Products Marketing Act.”
I-Ie, very clearly pointed out the val
ue of such legislation to help farm
ers correct and control the prices of
production in such a way that they
would receive sufficient to meet
their financial obligations and also
have a security for old age. If the
farmer was enjoying such a position
bettei’ conditions in all industries
would be the result.
At this meeting it was decided to
organize a Farmers’ Club for the
Exeter district. (The following of
ficers were elected. President, Ed.
Shapton; Vice-President, Harold Jef
fery; Secretary-Treasurer, M. Cud-
more; Directors, Messrs. Wm. Welsh
W. G. Medd, Verne Pincombe.
A Laying Flock
Capt. Bedford, of town has a flock,
of hens with a record of performance
that will be hard to beat. The flock
consists of 26 Plymouth Rock hens
of laying strain and from the first
of December to the first of April
produced 160 dozen eggs. The
'hens are laying from 18 to 26 eggs
a day. They started laying on Nov.
20th when four and a half months
old. We would like to know if
there is anyone who can beat this
record. Capt. Bedford is very fond
of his hens and 'he makes great pets
of them.
32 Jones & May
Buried in Exeter
The funeral of the late Harry
Huston, of New York, took place
from the family residence, Andrew
St., on Friday afternoon of last week
interment in the Exeter cemetery.
Mr. Huston passed away suddenly in
New York on the previous Wednes
day while engaged in his duties at
t'he New York branch of the Bank of
Montreal. On Friday morning the
remains were brought' to St. Thomas
and were met there by Mr. E. R.
Hopper. The funeral, private, was
conducted by Rev. A. E. Elliott. The
bearers were Dr. Dunlop, R. N.
Creech, Wm. May, James Morley,
R. G. Seldon and T. o. Southcott.
Mr. and Mrs. R-obinson, of Kitchen
er, were present for the funeral, t'he
former being a ol’ose friend of the
deceased.
SPRING SPECIALS NOTICE
Aluminum Aluminum
Coffee Pots ........................ 79c Coffe Pot and Sauce Pan ,.98c
Tea Kettles .................... . 79c Tea Kettle & Sauce Pan ..98c
Preserving Kettles ........... 79c Pres. Kettle & [Sauce Pan 98c
M, & R. Boilers ............. . 79c M. & R. Boiler & Sauce Pan 98
Potato pots ........................ 79c Potato Pct & Sauce Pan ..98c
Puds, three to set ........ . 79c Puds 3 to set and S. P.....98c
Sauce Pan and Cover ...... 79c Sauce Pan & Cover & S- P.98c
Granite Granite
Pie Plates ......................... 9c Dish Pans, 14 qt..............20 c
Puds Number IS .............. 9c Wash Basins ...................2Oc
Puds, Number 2 ................ 13c Basting Spoons ............10c
Puds, Numbei- 23 ..........Sauce Pans ......................15c
49c Roasters ............................49c
Cover Kettles .................. 39c Tea Steepers .....................20c
RE DUMP GROUND
PLEASE note that all rub
bish, refuse, etc., .must be plac
ed at least one hundred feet
from the road fence. Also that
t’he grounds are for the use of
Exeter residents only.
MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
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PAYS OFFICIAL VISIT
D. D. G. M. Bro B. H. M. Tich-
borne, of Goderich, paid his official
visit to the Exeter I.O.O.F. Tuesday
evening. 'The members of the In
itiatory degree team exemplified the
degree on two candidates, one from
the Lucan lodge and the other from
Granton. Members from these
lodges were also present. Bro. Tich-
borne at the conclusion of the de
gree complimented the team and
gave a splendid address on Oddfel
lowship. Several past D.D.G.M’s.
were present including Bro. Harlow,
■of Mitchell; Bj’o. Westman, ofj
Granton, and Bro. Gibson, of Lucan1
and they gave Short addresses as did
also Bro. T. A. Edwards, of Gode
rich and several other brethren.
Refreshments were served at the
close of a very pleasant evening.
There was a splendid .turn out. The
first degree team from Exeter will
visit Brucefield Friday evening.
WINS PRIZE
The Exeter Old Boys and Girls'
Association offered a prize of $5.00
for the best poem on the Reunion
written by a student at Exeter High
School. There were a number sub
mitted but the choice has fallen up
on that sent in by Stuart Prouty, the
12-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs.
Clayton Prouty, of Stephen. Judges
were the two teachers of Composition
Miss Margaret E, Bonis and Miss Al
ma Brown with whom was associated
as final arbiter the Secretary of the
Old Boys’ Association, Mr. R. N.
Creech, himself a teacher of exper
ience and a former newspaper edit
or. Those receiving Honorabde men
tion Were: Roylance Westcott, Eileen
Lewis and Gertrude Amy. A1 prize
was also offered for the best letter
and the prize was awarded to Irene
or. These receiving Honorable men
tor Marion Gladman, Eileen Lewis,
Elaine Stanbury and Margaret Jones
Following is the prize poem:
The Old Boys’ Reunion
Come back, come back old timers,
Loud cries the town with cheers,
To the Exeter Old Boys’ Reunion
The grandest time in years.
Come see the great horse races,
Come see the games of ball,
Come dance at night upon the street,
And see the fireworks all.
They'll come from old Toronto,
From out the .States they’ll come,
To see old friends and neighbors,
To visit dad or son.
They’ll come in crowds from Hensail,
They’ll come from London too.
A band will come from Dashwood
And one from Waterloo.
They’ll come and fill the pulpits,
These good old timers true.
They’ll play the old church organ,
And fill up every pew.
So come to the Old Boys’ Reunion,
Come back to the town of your birth
Come back and pay us a visit—
It’s the best old town on earth.
McOLARY SUCCESS RANGE suitable for coal or wood, complete
with No. 9 lids, reservoir, oven, thermometer, polished top, white
enamel warming cloiset and white door panels, 'This is a good stove
and exceptional value for only ........... $49.00 delivered
UNDERWENT OPERATION
Mr. Saxon Fitton underwent a ser
ious operation on Tuesday afternoon
at Dr. Moir's Hospital. His condition
is quite favorable. Miss Margaret
Johns R. N., is in attendance.
WARNING
Cheap paint is produced by the use of large quantities of water
inferior pigments and little or no grinding. Beware of cheap paint
deception. Demand Lowe Bros. High Standard paints & Varnishes
Chick Feeders and Founts, Starters, Shell and. Grit
Wizard Sheep Manure in 50 and 100 pound bags
TINSMITHING NEATLY DONE
Traquair’s Hardware
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Whyte and
family have recently moved into the
residence iof the former’s mother,
the late Mrs. Rd. Murphy. Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Huxtable have rented the
residence vacated by Mr. Whyte.
Injured in Auto Accident
Last week we reported the acci
dent of Mr. Frank Squire, of Whal
en, whose automobile was turned
upside down in a ditch at the south
end of Main St.' With Mr. Squire
were his wife and daughter Shirley
and Air, and Mrs. N. Ogden. Mrs.
Ogden had the misfortune to have
several ribs broken and her back
somewhat injured by being doubled
up in the ,car. Mrs. Squire suffered
a fractured collar-bone. They are
both recuperating at the home of
Mr. and Mrs, Ogden and are able to
be up and around, The (other oc-
cupants of the car escaped unhurt,
. March came in like a lamb, be
haved itself in a most’ orderly man
ner and went out without making
any fuss. What more could be ex
pected of any month.
Play Well Presented
A three act comedy was present
ed in James Street church by the
young ladies class on Tuesday ev
ening under the leadership of their
teacher, Mrs, 0. W. Walker. The
play entitled “Dearies” proved very
■humorous being well portrayed by
the following cast: Mary McKaig,
Grace Stange, Ruth Fraser, Marjorie
Lawson, Annie Cox, Dorie Salter,
Ilene Walker, Mary Van Camp and Ardys McFalis. Between acts Miss
Marjorie Lawson entertained the
audience with a much appreciated reading and Mr. Cyril Strange sang
with guitar accompaniment. A good crowd was present.
A PRINCE VISITS EXETER
Not a Prince of the Crowned fam
ilies of Europe but a prince of t'he
Church came to Exeter on Monday
and addressed a large gathering at
Cavcn Presbyterian church. Stricken
with blindness after 47 years a Mis
sionary in China he has been forced
to give up his work there, but he re
tains to a remarkable degree his
erect figure, fresh and beaming
countenance and the forceful style
and clear enunciation which seem to
belie liis 76 summers. Rev. Dr. Jona
than Goforth was introduced by Rev.
W. A, Young B.A. sc., of Hensall, in
the absence of Rev. S. Moore Gordon
B.D., minister of Caven Church.
Dr. Goforth spoke of his early
work in China proper and since 1925
in the great new territory of Man
churia. Illustrations were multiplied
of the zeal and faith of the converts,
particularly those whose homes had
been in Korea before their migration
to Manchuria,
Mrs. Goforth, who must now act
as her husband’e private secretary
accompanied him and both were the
guests of Miss Laura M. Jeckell.
Mr. and Mrs. Latimer Grieve, of
Grand Bend and Mr, and Mrs. Thos.
Coates and daughter Elaine, motor
ed to Rochester N. Y„ and spent the
week-end with Mr, and Mrs. Stanley
Williams. Mrs. S. Ddvis went as far
as Ft. Erie with them and visited
with her son Oliver.
EUCHRE PARTY
The I. O. O. F. held a very enjoy
able “At Home” in the lodge rooms
on Wednesday evening of last week.
Progressive euchre was enjoyed with seventeen tables in play. The prize)
for ladies’ high was won by Miss
Helen Dignan; gents’ high by Mr.
Fred Bawden, Messrs. C. Sweet
and A. J. Penhale were tie for lone
hands and the draw was won by the
former. A joke was played, on Mr.
Wm. Rivers in presenting him with
the consolation prize. The D.D.G.M.
Bro. Tichborne, of Goderich, was
present and made a short address.
Miss Helen Dignan and Gerald Skin
ner sang two duets with Miss Medd
at the piano. Messrs. Cyril Strange
and Jas. Taylor gave several selec
tions with guitar accompaniment.
The chairman for the evening was
Mr. Silas Reid. A lunch was provid
ed >by the ladies and served at the,
close.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Birney and son
Gordon, of Toronto, spent the week
end with the former’s parents, Mr.
add Mrs. Chas. Birney. Mr. Birney
who has not been well for some
time is making a splendid recovery
and is able to be out and around.
Tie had enjoyed several car rides of
late.
Mrs. S. Hedden returned to her1
homo in London after spending a
week with her parents Mr. and Mrs.
Jonathan Kydd. On Saturday even
ing they entertained about twenty
friends and neighbors to a progres
sive euchre party in honor of Mrs.
Hedden’s birthday, Prizes wore won
by Mrs, Smith for the lone hands,
Mrs. Hedden won the prize for the
highest points and Mrs. Taylor the
consolation prize. A dainty luftcii
was served,
Principal Resigns
After fourteen years of faithful
service as principal of the Exeter
Public School Mr. G. S. Howard ten
dered his resignation to the Board of
Education at their meeting Monday
evening. This step was taken ow
ing to the condition of his health. A
month ago he was granted a month’s
leave of absence and during that
time Mr. Dobbs, of (Seaforth, has
been supplying. Mr. Dobbs has now
been appointed for the remainder of
the term. Durng the many years
that Mr. Howard has been principal
of the school he has had an enviable
record with the Entrance class. Year
after year the class passed their fin
al exams without a failure. Mr. Ho
ward’s many friends will hope for
his speedy recovery.
Ballantyne-Hackney
A quiet wedding was solemnized
at eleven o’clock on Wednesday,
March 27th, at Main St. United
Church parsonage by Rev- A. E. Elliott when Anna Elizabeth, younger
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Hack
ney was united in marriage to Mr.
Thomas Lloyd Ballautyne, elder son
of Mr. and Mrs. T. Ballanytne of Us-
borne. (The bride was gowned in a
frock of peacock blue crepe. They
were attended by Miss Beth Ballan-
tyne and Mr. Lloyd Hackney. Im
mediately after the ceremony the
bridal party returned to the home
of the bride’s parents where a wed
ding dinner was served to the im
mediate relatives. Dinner was served
by six girl friends of'the bride. Mr.
and Mrs. Ballautyne left by motor
to Sarnia and Detroit the bride tra
velling in a navy blue crepe weave
suit with matching accessories. Upon
their return they will reside on the
groom’s farm on the Thames Road.
Olark-Mooro
A quiet wedding was solemnized
at the United Church Parsonage at
Croditon, Saturday at one-thirty
when Virginia Louise Moore, daugh
ter of Mrs. Wm. Sweitzer and the
late James A. Moore, of Ottawa, be
came the bride of George Stevenson'
Clark, eldest son of Mrs. Hugh
Clark and the late Hugh Clark, of
Thedford. Rev. J. Johnson officiated.
The bride was winsome,, in a tailor
ed Dresden blue ensemble with navy
accessories and wore a corsage of
Spring flowers. The maid of honor
Miss Myrtle Clark, eistei* of the
groom wore a navy suit and corsage
of Spring flowers. The groom was
assisted by his brother Robert Clark.
Following the ceremony the happy
couple left on a honeymoon to De
troit, Cleveland and other American
cities. On their return a. reception
will be held at the home of the
bride’s mother. Following this the
bride and groom will take up resi
dence in Thedford,
“LOOK WHO’S HERE”
FARCE IN 3 ACTS
Leavitt’s Theatre, Exeter
— on —
Tuesday & Wednesday
APRIL 9 th and 10th
under auspices of the Canadian
Legion 167, Exeter Branch
Under Direction of Mrs. N. J. Dore
General Admission 25c. children 15c
Shorty Grant’s Orchestra in
attendance
Religious Drama Finals
Sponsored by the Literary Depart
ment of the
Huron Presbytery Young People’s
Union
— in
James Street Church
— on. —
Friday, Apr. 5th
at 8 o’-clock, p.m.
Admission 25 and 15c.
Victoria St* Goderich and Grand
Bend are the competing Societies
Revival Services
will be held in the
OWERA HOUSE, EXETER
Thursday and Friday
APRIL 4th AND 5th
'Commencing at 7.45 p.m.
under the leadership of
REV. W. R. CROSON
Colhe and get right' with God
EVERYBODY WELCOME