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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1936-05-07, Page 1ESTABLISH^ 1873 EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 7th, 1936 /Sixty-Third Year | • Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls’ (-Spring Goats and Suits 1 ACCIDENT While assembling a set of har­ rows at his farm in Usborne -on Sat­ urday one of the sections fell on the foot of Mr. Charles Fisher, A prong of the harrows pierced the foot and the instep was badly bruised. Dr. Weelces dressed his wound, WINS FOURTH GOLD MEDAL "f at Greatly Reduced Prices Every coat must be sold in a hurry to make room for summer dresses so prices have been greatly reduced. We have a good range of styles and sizes to choose from at real bargain prices. SEE OUR GIRLS’ COATS—3 to 14 years—Many with hats and purses to match at rediiced prices. Ladies’, Misses’ and Girl’s Summer Dresses We are receiving shipments every week of the New Summer Dresses for Ladies, Misses and Girls. We wish to call particular attention to Martha Washington brand of Dresses for house and street wear, the most popular line of dresses in the trade today MCCALL PATTERNS We are local selling agents for McCall Patterns. See ohr new style-book/si for a fashion sheet. young men in blue, grey or brown, Reg. $1.00 Crepe & Chiffoy^Hosiery a|j We are placing on sale this week about IQ Chiffon Hosiery, absolutely first quality, brf broken raryji $1.00 values from stock, while they last at a paii ozen pair La^ ask pr. Pu!re-Silk Crepe and and shades, all regular Young Men’s A fine selection of Fancy Suits fo made with extra pants. Come in an^'seejg®’ smart style suits. FeatedWBack Suits SCAMPERS BOYS AND GIRLS The ideal Summer Oxford for boys and girls, new low prices, 11 to 13 sizes $1.25. 1 to 5 1-2 large sizes at $1.50 a pair, WOMEN’S ARCH BLACK TIE OXFORDS A high grade Black Tie Oxford with medium, low and Cuban heel. Just the shoe for women who want a comfortable street shoe with a built-in arch at per pair $3.23 FURNISHINGS FOR THE HOME New Linoleums, Rugs, Congoleums, Oilcloths, Blinds, Curtain Rods, Draperies, Window Blinds, a real bargain, green and cream, washable, good rollers at 49c. Ask to see our size 6 ft. X 9 ft. Vel- felt Rugs at $3.95 each, up to 9 ft. by 12 ft. at $7.25 each. Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday St. Williams Orange Marmalade 32 oz. 19c. 2 5 2 3 Sliced Pineapple ......... Brunswick Sardines .. Maple Leaf Tomatoes 'W Canned White Corn .... tins 19c. tins 19c. tins 19c. tins 25c. Fine Old Cheese ....................... per lb. 19c. Aylmer Tomato Ketchup.......2 bottles 25c Sugar Crisp Corn Flakes ....... 4 pkgs. 25c. Superior Coffee, fresh ground special 27c. Cascade Salmon, large ............... 2 tins 25c. Ph..e 32 Jones & May Phone 32 I 03 . ROOFING PECIAL .. Light Roofing for Colony Hq$ses etc. $1.50 per roll Medium Roofing................ $1.75 per roll Heavy Roofing ................... $2.00 per roll 9 ... ROSES FOR MOTHERS’ DAtf Coleman ^Ranges Reduced this Year 3-burner Colem^’ ~ s ’ ’a blue burner.....$29.25 $11.95 $ 6.95 $22.50 $22.50 $14.50 $ 8.50 $ 3.75 $.1.40 n Wicks.....................................35c. each hen Woodwork or Furniture with Nep- | Walker’s D' ■< ■ ■ ■. — at tore CRITICALLY ILL Billy, aged one and a naif years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Davis, was taken to the Children’s War Memorial Hospital in London on Saturday where he underwent an operation that same evening. The little lad is in a critical condition. His parents are in London with him. BONE FRACTURED While loading some cattle for the Toronto market early Monday morn­ ing one of the beasts knocked over Mr. Jos. Northcott, 2nd con. q£ Hay, and in falling -on him fractured a bone in his right knee an,d also tore the .muscle of his right arm. The ani­ mal was being loaded into a truck at the farm of Mr. Northcott and be­ came fractuous. When the rope at­ tached to the animal’s head tighten­ ed the animal turned a somersault knocking Mr. Northcott down and landing on him. In attempting to I’ise the animal stepped on Mr. Northcott’s arm. Mr. Northcott came to town the same morning and was attended by Dr. Fletcher. UNANIMOUS CALL The congregation of Caven Pres­ byterian Church met on Friday ev­ ening to- consider* an invitation to a minister. Several candidates had been heard and when the ballots were counted two of ithese were found to have the largest number of votes. It was then- .moved that Rev. Douglas C. Hill BA., B.D., of Roslin, Ont., be extended the invita­ tion of the congregation and this was made unanimous by a standing vote. Mr. Hill has intimated his willingness to accept and will prob­ ably be inducted in July. In the meantime the call will be referred to the Huron Presbytery which meets at Hensall on May 12th and will lat­ er come before the Presbytery of Belleville for approval. Rev. Mr. Hill is a forceful speaker and is kno-wn to foe a keen student and an active worker among the young people. HEAVY RAIN STORMV’* * One of the heaviest rain storms to visit this section in many years pass­ ed ovei' this vicinity Saturday after­ noon-. The rain fell in torrents and for a time the Main Street was like a river. The drains around town were unable to carry off the water fast enough and many cellars were flooded. When the waters receded many cellar floors were covered with a thin coating of mud. In different places the country roads overflowed with water. The rain was accom­ panied by a heavy wind which did damage to a number of farm -build­ ings in the community. Mr. Archie McCurdy, of Usborne, in speaking of the storm, said that he watched two black clouds in- the sky as the wind drove them together and it was when they came together that the heavy downpour of rain fell, and the wind did the damage. SILVER WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. Dixon, of 43 8 Dorinda St., London, Ont., were hosts to a large number of friends and relatives at a reception and din­ ner party held at Wong’s Cafe, Sat­ urday, May 2, on the occasion ol’ their silver wedding anniversary. A number of pleasing solos were srng by Mrs. Helen Ortli with Mr. Edward Daly accompanist. Mr. Geo. Gardiner rendered selections on the flute. Mrs. E. Wickie, of Stratford, Ont., played the wedding march while the guests were being seated. Mr. Fred James' acted as toastmaster. There wem several interesting after din­ ner speeches with community sing­ing. Preceding the singing of God ISave the King the host invited everyone to his home where the re­ mainder of the evening was spent in games and music. Mrs. Fred H. Dixon before her marriage was Miss Clara Martine youngest daughter of Mrs. Martine and the late Jos. Martine, of Stephen Township. Mrs. Martine, who was a guest at the reception is in her 91st year. Mr. anti Mrs. Hy. Martine, Miss Edna and Mr. Chas. Martine were also present. * Harry Hoffman Mr. Harry Hoffman, of Dashwood has added'to his laurels as a soloist by winning his fourth gold medal. At the Stratford Musical Festival last week Mr. Hoffman was awarded the gold medal for vocal solo by male voices. Dr. Whitehead, of Mon­ treal, adjudicator, spoke in high terms of Mr. Hoffman’s singing stating that he had one of the fin­ est baritone voices he had heard for some time. Dr. Whitehead, who is leader of thg choir at Christ Church Cathedral (Anglican) Montreal, com­ prised of over one hundred voices, has engaged Mr. Hoffman to sing the oratorio “Requieum” by Brahms, in Montreal February of next year. Mr. Hoffman is to be congratulated on this .splendid honor. Mr. Hoffman was accompanied at Stratford by his musical instructor, Mr. W. R. Gould- ing. Last year Mr. Hoffman carried off the gold medal for baritone solo in the open class. In 193 4 he Avon gold medal in the baritone -class. He has also won a gold medal as a basso soloist; a ”$5 0 scholarship at Strat­ ford and a $7 5 scholarship in 1932 at the Toronto Exhibition. ACKNOWLEDGMENT The following is a reply to a re­ cent telegram sent by Reeve Thos. Prycle to the Minister of Public Works and Mines of Nova -Scotia. Minister of Public Works & Mines Halifax, NoAr-a .Scotia, April 28, ’3 6 Dear Mr. Pryde,— Please accept -best thanks for your kind telegram of congratulations. I shall have much pleasure in prepar­ ing copies and forward same to all the men Avho risked their lives in what we are all glad to say was a successful attempt to resuce the men who Avere entombed in the Moose River catastrophe. Yours faithfully, M. Dwyer, Minister Y. P. S. ANNIVERSARY The Y. P. S. of Main St. United church held successful anniversary services on Sunday. At the morning -service Rev. S. R. Johnston, Lucan, gave a splendid discourse, his theme being the distinctiveness of Chris­ tianity. Mr. Jas. Francis, president ■of the Y. P. S. was associated Avith Mr. Johnston in the service. A young people’s choir under the direction of Miss Violet Gannbrill led the service of song and Messrs. Gerald Skinner and Jas. Fran-cis sang a duet “He is looking on you.” At the evening service Mr. Hubert Dickenson, of St. Marys gave an inspiring address on the subject "Is it nothing to you?” The young people’s choir sang an anthem and the Sunday Sch-O'Ol orchestra under the leadership of L. Battersby gave several selections. The male quartette sang “He always Is there.'” 'Splendid congregations were present at both services. COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN OPENS IN EXETER ON SATURDAY MORNING $300.00 in Cash and Seventeen Other Prizes Offered by Fourteen Exeter Bqsiness Men in Biggest Undertaking of Its Kind Ever Attempted in Town Fourteen of Exeter’s leading busi­ ness men have joined -together to put over a Community Boosting Cam­ paign, that promises to be one of the biggest things of its kind that has ever been attempted here. $3 00.00 in cash will be awarded to the winning -contestant in the Cam­ paign. The eighteen prizes to be awarded will total the sum of over $750.00. The Campaign will open on Satur­ day morning, May 9th, at 9 a.m., and continue for tour Aveeks, closing on Saturday night, June 6th. It is being managed and operated by the Canadian Community Campaigns of Toronto, and the Manager here will be Mr. W. B. Powell, and it promises to b® one of the largest undertakings evei’ attempted by lo­ cal business men- to- advertise Exeter to the people of 'the surrounding dis­ trict. The prize list is impressive and each and every one will -be well worth the time and effort of the Contestant to win. First prize is $300.00 in cash. Second Prize is a a Avalnut 3- piece bedroom suite of the latest de­ sign, made by AndreAv Malcolm. Third Prize is an Easy Washing Ma­ chine. Fourth Prize is an Electric Radio, long and short wave. Fifth Prize will be a chest of Wm. Rogers & -Sons, '50 pieces -of table silver flatware. In addition to> these Avill be thirteen other valuable prizes All of these will be on display at Campaign Headquarters in the course of a feAv days .The public are cord­ ially invited to come and see the prizes for themselves at any time be- tAveen the hours of 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Foi* every cent spent at the var­ ious -business places taking. part in the Campaign, Avhether in payment for goods purchased or in payment of old accounts, one or more votes Avill be cast, the number depending on -certain defined circumstances. The purchaser or payer may decide to cast the votes for themselves or cast them in favor of a friend. Votes may also be secured for the payment of new -or renewal subscriptions to the Times-Advocate, but are not given for the payment of job print­ ing or* for advertising bills. There are also many interesting ways in which the Contestants -can secure large votes fo'r themselves. Votes can be obtained -by gathering junk, such as auto tires and tubes, auto batteries, old radiators, old neAVspaper, magazines and mail or­ der -catalogues. Also scrap iron, brass copper, zinc and long horse hair. Many novel ideas will be introduced throughout the Campaign to stimu­ late interest, particulars of Avhich Avill be announced each Aveek in the Times-Advocate. Every Tuesday will be FREE VOTE DAY. Contestants will then be able to receive at all stores, in the Campaign, large blocks of votes from their supporters merely by having them register at the stores. Votes also- will be given on the bas­ is of the number of miles driven, up to 25 miles. The standing of the Contestants Avill be posted each day in each of the stores, Avhose joint advertise­ ment appears in this issue of the Times-Advo-cate. Attractive bargains aAvait shoppers at these stores on Saturday morning. Read the details and rules, and if there is something you do not un­ derstand, call at Campaign Head­ quarters, Oddfellows Block, Main Street, Exeter. You will be welcome. — MOTHER’S DAY Let us supply yqffi with Flowers or E. AND M. BISSETT Residence Phone 150w LOCAL NEWsX*XL Sunday next will -be Mothers’ Day and Special services will be held in the various -churches of this com­ munity. Wear a flower in honor of mother. If away from home don’t forget to write a letter. Mr. Frank Johns and Mr. Cairns, of Toronto visited on Sunday with the former’s mother, Mrs. W. Johns. Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Street and fam­ ily, of London, also spent the week­ end -with Mrs. Johns. Mrs. E. K. Hutton, of Hensail, a pupil of Mr. W< R. G-oulding, was awarded third prize, a bronze medal as sopran-o soloist at the Stratford M'usical Festival last week. Mrs. Hutton recently sang a solo in the James St. " " ' ' Member A. M.,{ ' sonic 1( M. M. W. Pfaff and this officers as­ sisted by several past masters ex­ emplified the work of the third de­ gree for two of the Hensall breth­ ren. A number of short speeches followed. Lunch was served ht the close'. \ Seeding Vs. exceptionally late this year and fai. \ers ar® getting anxious A few fields (Stere sown the early part of the wee\but the rains put a stop to the work/ and farmers are now waiting for tfce.land to dry. The high spots have drie$ up wonderfully the past couple of d'ays. rr’'hQ <’oU wheat and clover have’ derful growth during tl Spring flowers are in 11 trees are beginning to J nited church. ,Lf Huron Dodge, A.F. & isall, visited the local ma- .ge Monday evening. The W. now waiting for tmejand to dry. The . The fall made wond- ^^agtweek. HOW MANY “■ This will most likely f< as it has fooled hundrd graphical experts, pr^jfl readers so don’t fail to make a peJ^^fl Read the follo’^^^^M fully then decide letter “f” appear^fl|||| for the correct afl|^H| sentence:“The federal fflflH mate results of gation combined long experience.’’ (Answer on fl FLOWERIN Mr. L. W. Silcox, of London, has purchased the residence iof the estate of the late Geo. Pulleyblank and has moved to Exeter. We welcome him to our midst. for Mothers’] Cut Flowers, if ordel Friday nigh' Spanish Onions and new r At^G rihous L. DAY & SOMMB Watch for advt. next week. 7 LEAVITT’S THEATRE THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY May and 9th »? Ednui “BLAl with Ford SSMun<i| tR Presbyterian. Yr. P. G. On Monday evening the Young People’s Guild of Caven Presbyter­ ian Church held an interesting lit­ erary meeting. Tlhe president, Mr. Alex Strang, Avas in'the chair. Mr. Fred Armstrong gave a paper on Lord TAveedsmuir, Governor-General of Canada. Arrangements were be­ gun for a garden party to be held tOAVards the end of June. - Main Street Mission Circle Main St. Mission Circle met at the home of Miss Ruth Pearce Monday evening. The meeting Avas in charge of Miss Hilda Sims. After singing tAvo hymns Miss Marjorie Medd led in prayer and the scripture lesson was read -by Miss Olive LaAVSon. Miss Florence McDonald gave an in­ teresting report of th® Clinton con­ vention. Miss Violet Gainbrill fa­ vored Avith a solo. Mrs. Elliott gave a very interesting and instructive address on "Choosing a Vocation.” A social hour was enjoyed at the close. James St. Evening Auxiliary The May meeting of the James St. Evening Auxiliary was held at the home of Miss M. Horton on Monday evening. The program was in •charge of Miss Viola Hodgson’s group. The devotional leaflet was read by Mrs. Witmer. Prayer was given by Miss May Jones. An instru­ mental by Shirley Moise piano duet by Ila Willis and Betty Elliott; vo­ cal duet by Phillippa and Jack Har­ ness and a guitar selection by Jack Harness were especially enjoyed. The last chapters of the study book were taken by Misses Flossie Hunter, .lean Sheero, Verna Coates, Stella South- cott, M. Horton, Marjory Uelbridge, Viola Hodgson and Mrs. Witmer. T'he meeting was closed with the Mizpah benediction, A jig-saw puzzle -of Africa was worked by the groups and a social time enjoyed. Lunch was served by the group in charge. S. HURON MINISTERS MEET The South Huron Ministerial As­ sociation held its May meeting at the home of Rev. R. N. Stewart, Centra­ lia, on Monday afternoon with a fair attendance. Rev. S. R. J-ohntson, of Lucan, presided and the paper for the day was in -charge of Rev. W. A. Yioung, of Hensall who spoke on ttle subject “Church Music.” The speak- er referred to singing as the spon­ taneous expression, of human emotion in song and uoted several examples from religious history, including the song -of Miriam, the song of Deborah the Psalms and the Magnificat. Mr. Young dealt also with the place of hymns in the life of the church befth in pre-Reformation and Post­ Reformation times. He emphasized the value of hymns to express our gratitude to God; to strengthen our own souls; and as a source of inspir­ ation to' the worshippers. It Avas decided to hold the June meeting at Grand Bend in th® form of a picnic to "which the members are to bring their wives and families. At the close of the meeting a de­ lightful lunch Avas served and the appreciation of those present was suitably expressed to Mr. Young for his paper and to the host and hostess for their hospitality. county meeting of HORTICULTUR^Tj SOCIETIES A meeting of all Horticultural So­ cieties in Huron County is to be held in the Board Room of the Agri­ cultural Office, Clinton, on Wednes­ day evening, May 13th at 8 p.m. sharp. This is the first County meeting of this nature to -bo arrang­ ed for and it is hoped that all offi­ cers, and as many members as pos­ sible, of the different Horticultural iSocieties will bo in attendance, Th® two speakers are Mr. John Clark and Mr, J. A. Carroll, MONDAY, May ’LoavO, in/’’ SHEW Sterling m fa, Condi BSDAflh' [th, W Herbert ■Kans WEDNESDAY BE and 18th »gersf in G THOMAS” Tale of Two Cities’* Ronald Coleman Emperor Jones” with Paul Robson fl “DO® Coming WithBARN UNROOFED BY STORM The roof was blown off a barn be­ longing to Mr. Noble Scott, 2nd con­ cession of Stephen, during a severe wind and rain storm that visited this section Saturday atfernoon. The wind struck the orchard -blowing down two trees. It ripped shingles off the roof -of an implement shed and then in its fury struck the barn carrying off the greater part of the roof; lifted a chicken house from a fifty foot cement foundation and scattered the wreckage over several fields. A couple of posts were lodg­ ed tight in the ground standing up­ right in an adjoining field. A wagon loaded with seed grain which stood on- the hayloft floor was blown out over the building into the mud and. drenched with rain. In the granary were over a thousand bushels of grain and this was soaked with wa­ ter and had to he removed and dried. A number of chickens died from ex­ posure in the rain, which came down in torrents at the time. On a farm near by a pig pen, un­ occupied, belonging to Mgs. Thomas Willis -of Centralia, was demolished by the storm. A driveshed belong­ing to Mr. Norman Mitchell of the 2nd 'concession of Usborne was also wrecked. el and be sure of good results. St 2- burner Coleman Hot Pla^'.... M^-burner Colema^ Camp 3- burner Perfection Oil Remember A-burner Perfectx ^-burner Success ^ 3-burner Prize 61 2-burner Prize O 2-burner Ovens 1-buyner Ovens . Genuine New Pef Re-decorate that to-Lac O’Cedar Oil, W. Mother’s Day Amateur Confer i<»* Vi*, w-rS, Furniture Polishes, Lemon Oil, Climax Cleaners, Drain Lux and other Spring Cleaners. Banister Duster FREE with every Mop purchased of 75c. or over. We have joined the Exeter Community Campaign. Secure your coupons here. Traquair’s Hardware Specially p A special Dresses in plaids. ced in dainty ill enjoy Our stock is comple frocks that Mother.; wearing. In Black, N|vy, Br n & Figured $3.95 and up inJFof Smart Porch ed checks and Priced at.............89c. and $1.29 FASHION LADIES’ WEAR Exeter, Ont. Phdne 228j Main St. Friday, May 8th V Prbinises to bo one of tile Biggel Hits of the Season, I — THiHTY-Mvn entries . 1 (No- Encores) » I GET YOUR- TICKETS EARLY ’ Program starts at 8.IS shat# $5.00 prize for the winner class The audience Judges, voting by hallot. Contestants Noto-nAll, entries have been accepted, Kihdly bo lit Theatre not later than: 7.45 GENERAL ADMISSION' 25c. (including Un),.