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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1935-11-28, Page 3THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 108*? 25 YEARS AGO November 21, 1910 (Mir. T. E. Handford and a num- ber of liis Sunday School class drove to Centralia Sunday School on 'Sun­ day afternoon and took in part of the service; Miss Helle Hawkins, of Walker­ ville, is holidaying for a, few weeks here with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Hawkins. Mr, Alt. Coates, of Usborne, deft Monday evening on a trip to the Old Country, sailing via New York, Mr. Dyer Hurd-on, of Buffalo, N.Y. is home epending his holidays here. Miss {Francis Scott is visiting her friends in Goderich for a few weeks. On Friday evening last those in­ terested in curling met at W. W. Ta­ man’s and elected the following of­ ficers: N. D. Hurdon, Patron; H. Huston, Hon. Pres., ltev. D. W- Col­ lins; Pres., W, W. Taman; Vice- Pres., Rev. S. F. Sharpe; Chaplain, George E. Anderson, Sec’y-Treas. Messrs. Collins, (Taman and Ander­ son, Executive committee. Mr. G. W. Harrison, who has been manager of the Banki of Com­ merce here since its inception, re­ ceived word that he is to be moved to Waterloo branch. Mr. W. H. Col­ lins, of Elk Lake will he manager here. Mr. Smith, who lately moved here from Cleveland, has purchased the shoe business of Mr. All*. Walters. He ha« retained the services of Messrs. Alfred and Hubert Walters. Mrs. Gardiner went to Blyth on Wednesday to visit her son, Mr. P. Gardiner. Ernie Taylor, of London, visited at his home here the latter part of last week. Miss Robinson, who was visiting in Ailsa Craig returned to her home here on Friday. 15 YEARS AGO November 25, 1920 Mies Clare, who was relieving at the Central 'Telephone Office here, returned to her home in London on Friday, the vacancy being filled by Miss Hildred Hoi-ton. The result of the Junior Farmers’ Plowing Competition in the Exeter district were: Five acre field, Elgin Rowcliffe, Alvin Pym, Roland Wil­ liams, Earl Shapton, Will Jeffery, Farm, Elgin Rowcliffe, Alvin Pym and Wilson Hawkins-. Mr. and Mrs. David Whyte, of Hamiota, Man., are visiting with relatives in and around Exeter the guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. Ross. Dr. and Mrs. Harry Browning after spending a few days here with the former’s, parents left for their home in Emerson, Man., on Friday morning. W. C. T. U. * The November meeting of our lo­ cal W. C. IT. U. was held in Main St. United Church at three p.m., No­ vember 21st. President Mrs. W. 0. Pearce, presiding. Miss Jean Murray, of Hensail, our County President, presented her re­ port oif the 5 8th Annual Provincial Convention which was held in the Colliei’ Street Church, Barrie, Oc­ tober 1st to 4th. She described the natural beauty oif that town, the gracious -hospitality exterided by the mayor and citizens to the large number of delegates. Splendid re­ ports, oif the many departments gave inspiration to all present. Annual reports may be secured through the local 'union. The following are some of the sub­ jects presented,— (a) Beverage rooms under the Liquor Act and their baneful effects upon so many of our youth of both sexes. Our boys and girls must be won for Christ and His Service and thus oppose the sale of the Brewers’ to enlist them in the drinking ranks that their trade may flourish. (b) Increase in number of acci­ dents and how the Government is becoming more severe in sentences, for infraction of the law of' acci­ dents caused by intoxicated drivers. (c) Increase of 25 per cent, in Ontario mental admissions. Hon. Dr. Faulkner and Dr. W. D. iSmith, two members, of our present legislature admitting the ravages of the pro­ duct which Government sponsors. (d) Plans made to combat the ravages of this terrible social evil, pending the decision of the Privy Council re the validity of the Canada Temperance Act of our Province. . (e) The laxity of the observ­ ance of the Sabbath which is increas­ ing in both city and country. Steps to win the public 'back to reverance •for the Lord’s Day was strongly urged. Praise was expressed to> the Press of our Province for their co-opera­ tion in presenting to the public this work. (Ten fine posters issued by the Ontario Temperance Federation was laid before the meeting and means of using them discussed. On motion $5.00 was voted for prizes in the Sunday School Tem­ perance contest now on. Two’ members paid annual fees. Meeting closed with prayer. We only wish that all our homes could be represented at those month­ ly meeting that deal with vital ques­ tions affecting our home and civic life. 25th Anniversary of Elimville W. M. S. An occasion of unusual interest was the celebration of the 25th an­ niversary of the organization of the W. M. S. held on Wednesday, Nov. 20th in the church. Two> neighbor­ ing societies, Thames Road and Zion were invited, also the W. A. and the Mission Circle and all other ladies of the congregation. Mrs. Will Elf-ord, president of the society was chair­ lady and -opened the meeting with the hymn "We Have Heard the Joy­ ful Sound” and Mrs, (Rev.) Peters led in prayer. Mrs. Elford welcom­ ed the ladies and read the names of former members removed, a number of whom were present, 'The memorial service commenced with ringing ‘*0 -God -Our Help) in Ages Past” and th© names of the deceased members were read, namely: Mrs. Elizabeth Heywood, Mrs. Rich. Johns, Mrs. C. Godbolt, Jr., Mrs, We-s. Heywood and Mrs. (Rev.) (Steadman. Scripture lessen followed read by Mrs. R. D. Hunter; Rev. and Mrs. Peters sang an appropriate duett, “The Lights of Home” and Mrs. Chas. Johns led in prayer. Letters of greeting from former ministers’ were read, by Mrs. Elfcrd in which they expressed their best wishes and pleasant remem-' brances, Mrs. Clare Towle, Zion, then very ably ,san.g a solo, “God’s Way is the Best Way” accompany­ ing herself cm the guitar. A splendid temperance reading “Who struck the blow was given by Mrs. Jno. Selves, of Thames Road; Mrs. Ed. Johns and Miss Helen iM-urch, of Elimville, sang a pleasing duett, “Whispering Hope.” /This was followed by the address of the afternoon given -by Mrs. (Rev.) Mair, of Thames Road, her subject “How to make the W.M. Society a success” was very ably dealt with and she presented many interesting points. A solo, “Nearer My God, to Thee” was sung b.y Mrs. A. Moirgan of Thames Road in her | usual efficient manner. A -beautiful piano duett was played by Mrs. Geo. Brocikl and . Mrs. W. Batten, of Zion. Mrs. Elford thanked the visitors for their part in the program which everyone -had- enjoyed so -much. Af­ ter singing “From Greenland’s Icy Mountains” Rev. Mr. Peters then pronounced the benediction. Gupper ‘tables in the basement were laden with appetizing viands and prettily decorated with mari­ golds and pansies. (The centre table w-as the setting for a lovely three layer (birthday -cake to Mrs. William Skinner, a charter member and a continuous worker in the society ever since, fell the hoinor of placing the knife in the cake. Each one present received a generous slice. After supper Mrs. Rus. .Skinner, Mrs. Fred Delbridge, Mrs. M. Hey­ wood and Mrs. Medd, .of Exeter, spolkie a few words of appreciation for their afternoon’s entertainment also of their former connection with the society. Mrs. Robert Kydd, of Thames Road and Mrs. Melville Hern oif Zion also expressed their thanks in a few words. About one hun­ dred and fifteen were present and the day will be remembered as a very pleasant event in the history of the W. iM. iS. Mir. Louise Weber, who has been gathering cream for the Exeter Creamery for eighteen years has disposed of his equipment to Mr. Will McAdams.—-Zurich Herald. SEE-DRIVE-OWN j THE ONLY COMPLETE LOW-PRICED CAR pl 4 s new, perfected Hydraulic Brakes . . . solid steel Turret Top Bodies by Fisher . . . High- Compression valve-in-head engine . . . Fisher No-Draft Ventilation . . . *Knee-Action gliding ride with Shockless steering . . . and Safety glass in every window. Make your own com­ parisons—come for a ride today in the only complete low-priced car! * Oi> all Master models. Compare Chevrolet's low delivered prices and new, greatly reduced GM AC 7% Time Payment Plan­ offering the lowest financing cost in GM AC history! PRESENTATION The members of the St. Peter’s Lutheran League presented Mr. and ’Mrs. Earl Thiel, bridal couple with a beautiful electric iron. The even­ ing was epent in playing progres­ sive crokinole. WINCHELSEA (There a*re quite a number out of school these days with the measles. The boys of the community are busy getting their new skating -rink built. When completed it will be a credit to the community. Mr. and Mrs. Edd Alexander and family, of Lumley spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Walker Kerslake. Mr. and Mrs. Alf. Collier and Grace, of Kirkton, visitpd on Sun­ day with the latter’s parents Mr, and Mrs, H. Bailey, Mr. Garnet Johns is nursing a fractured arm these days the result of the engine backfiring while in the act -of cranking a tractor. ZION The young people of the commun­ ity extended their welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hern by charivar- ing them on Monday evening of last week. On Monday evening of this week a reception was held at. the home of Mr. William Hern when Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hern were- presented wit'h a miscellaneous shower by the Earl connections. Mr. and Mrs. Myron Culbert and family, of Lucan, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hern. Mr. and Mrs, Ephriam Hern and daughter and Mr. Henry. Hern visit­ ed in London on -.Sunday at the home of Mrs. C. Baker. The many friends of Mrs. Ross Hern will be glad to know she is home and much, improved. Miss Myrtle Earl, of Exeter, spent the week-end in this community. Master Harry Hern paid a short visit in Exeter during the past week with 'his grandparents Mr. and Mrs.< George Earl and his aunt Mrs, H. Kyle. /The W, M. S. will hold their De­ cember meeting on Thursday after­ noon of next week at the home of Mrs. Melville Hern. GRAND BEND The girls of the Bend who are working in London, Miss Irene Gill and Miss- Reta Pfaff visited over Sunday with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Newt. Hayter visit­ ed with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Lovie on Sunday. Mr. and Mns. Walter Statton vis­ ited their son Nelson in Forest on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Love and eon Junior, of Thedford, spent part of last week with the former’s parents Mr. and Mrs. John Love. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Sturgeon were visitors in Crediton on Saturday. Mrs. -Sarah Eagleson returned home Saturday aftei’ a week’s visit with her brother John in Granton. Mrs. Walter England visited Mrs. Sarah Pollock, of Corbett, on Sat­ urday. -The play put on -by the Young People’s Union was a huge success and drew a full house on Friday evening. Miss Gladys Addison, of Clinton, spent the week-end with Miss Mar­ jorie Jennison. Mr. and Mrs. Clinger and Mr. and Mrs,. Gould were guests at the Brenner House on Sunday. Miss Elaine S-tanbury, of Exeter, was a week-end visitor with Miss Helen Grieve. FARMER SELLS OUT Harry McFalls, of the second con­ cession of Biddulph, held an auction sale of all his farm stock and imple­ ments and intends moving to Lon­ don in the near future. His farm is being rented by Isaac Gower, -of St. Marys road. DISORDERLY ROUSE SENTENCE Found guilty of operating a dis- •orderly house, Mrs. Adeline Thomp­ son, 58, of Glandebc.ye, was sen­ tenced to six months in Mercer Re­ formatory by Magistrate Hawkshaw in county Police Court Saturday. “If the law permitted I would give you a year.” Magistrate Hawkshaw eaid. in passing sentence. PARKHILL PARKHILL— Mayor George A. Ronson and Reeve M. M. Penning­ ton were re-elected by acclamation here Saturday. The three school trustees were also elected by ac­ clamation. They were A. Willick, G. Tudor and II. M. Brassee. However, there will be an election f> r seats on the council. The six present councillors and two new candidates all qualified. Those run­ ning are R. G. Nunn, P. Browning, M. Box, F. Breewer, G. Gray, V, Ha­ macher, W. Bawden and R. .Smith. AILSA CRAIG AILSA CRAIG,—The reeve,, the councillors and hydro commissioner f-cr Ailsa Craig for 193 6 were elect­ ed to office by acclamation. Reeve S. S- Robinson and Hydro Commissioner Dr. R. J. Hamilton, were given acclamations. The four who .qualified for the four seats on the council were A. K. Stewart, Shipley Stewart, W. W. Love and A. D. Campbell. H. W. Adair was the only person to qualify for a seat on the school 'board. As there have" to be three school trustees, nominations will be •held again later to fill the other two seats. CROMARTY The Fowl Supper Tuesday evening last was a decided success. Although the evening was rather unsettled, a good crowd was present. An excel­ lent program was given by the Mills Brothers and Mr. Charles Paul and family and Mr. Newton, violinist, of Kirkton.’ (The services on the preceding Sun­ day was well attended, the pulpit being filled by Mr. Hare, of St. Marys. Mr. and Mrs. .Simpkins, of Detroit, were visitors at the home of Mr. John Robertson for a few clays last week. A number from the village attend­ ed the funeral of Mrs. Golding, who was buried at .Staffa on (Saturday last. Mrs. Golding was once a resi­ dent of Cromarty and had she lived until February would have been in her 99th year. She is the mother of Mr. William Golding, of Seaforth, M. P. Mr. Hugh Norris and Allen Quance and Tom Scott were away on a few days deer hunting last week. Mr. Norris was fortunate enough to cap­ ture a young deer. lOOO Bray Chicks Enter This Big Contest It’s here! Your chance to get your 193*6 chicks for the cost of a couple of postage stamps! Try. your hand at the 1936 Bray Chick Contest. 20 flocks totalling 1,000 chicks are being given away absolutely FREE! 200 of the finest, healthiest, scrappiest chicks you ever saw, go to the winner! And there are 19 more flocks waiting that have got to be given away. Your choice of breed. You don’t have to buy or sell anything to win. It won’t take 15 minutes’ of your time-—30 at the most! EVERY­ BODY wins a prize! You can’t lose. Because every con­ testant who doesn’t wine one of the grand prizes, re­ ceives a “Credit Note which in itself is a fair reward for your time because it entitles you to 10 extra chicks FREE with your 193 6 order! Don’t delay! Get full information at once. Fill in the coupon and mail it to us today. Bray Chick Hatchery, 131 Clayhurn Ave., St. Catherines, Ont. I am interested in your 1936 Chick Contest. Please send me complete information, and your pi inted entry form. I keep ................... hens, and I have .................... brooder houses and................... bi coder stoves. NAME .......................................................................................... ADDRESS .................................................................................... adrenalin restores life GODERICH-—A child stillborn at Dungannon is alive and well today owing to the marvels of modern medicine. The child’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Ross McNee. There were noi signs of life in the baby, but ater an injection of Adrenalin, pulse and heart action began and life en­ tered the little body, which now is in the best of health. SHOLDICE—BEATSON A pretty autumn wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Beatson, Granton, when their elder daughter, Velma M., was ’united in marriage to Ken­ neth T. Sholdice, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Sholdice, of Ailsa Craig. The ceremony was performed in the presence of the immediate relatives, by Rev. R. Hicks, of Lon­ don. The bride was attended by Miss Iva Sholdice, of (Toronto, sister of the groom and the groom was at­ tended by the bride’s brother Derwin Beatson. >On their return they will reside on the groom’s farm near Brinsley. Di J $ r.Wood's <• S 4- Ni S’ DRWAY i PINE YRUP | The Slight Cold of Today - May Be Serious Tomorrow A “common cold” is a serious matter and the proper thing to do is to get rid of it as quickly as possible; if you don’t it may result in congestion, inflammation and irritation in the head and bronchial tubes. Dr. Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup is particularly adapted for coughs, colds and troubles of a bronchial nature. It is composed of barks, herbs and roots of recognized value. Get a bottle of ”Dr. Wood’s” and see how quickly it will give the desired relief. Don’t accept a substitute. DIED IN 99th YEAR Death came on Thursday to the oldest resident of St., Marys, in the person of Sarah Golding, widow of the late Henry Golding, M.P., or Seaforth. Mrs. Golding suffered a slight stroke a week ago and since that time has been slowly sinking. She was born in Hampshire, Eng­ land 9 8 years ago last February and had ome to Canada with her hus- bnd and the uiuer members of the family sixty years ago. She resided at Staffa and in Seaforth until the death of her husband two years ago when she came to St. Marys to make her home with her daughter Mrs. Joseph Turnbull. She had been in good health up 'until a few weeks ago and was, despite her great age, very smart and interesting. She is survived by three eons, George, of St. Marys., Frank, of Stratford and Wm. Golding M.P., of Seaforth; two daughters, Mrs. J. D. Sills, of Cleve­ land and Mrs. Joseph Turnbull, St. Marys. Funeral services were held on Saturday from the home of her daughter and service in. the Staffa United' Church. Interment was made in the Staffa Cemetery.