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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1937-03-11, Page 1, EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 11th, 1937ESTABLISHED J.8T3 i f > »* I I 9 a J I I A < t The New Martha Washington Dresses for spring are now in stock. These are absolutely guaranteed fast in color, for both house and street wear. Sizes 14 to 46 at $1.50 and $1.95 each. Sunworthy Wallpapers Staunton’s Limited, from which we buy our Wallpapers, are moving to their new factory and do not wish to move their present stock, so are offering many lines of papers to their customers at a big discount. We have bought several lines of high grade living-room, bedroom and kitchen papers, which we can pass on to our custom­ ers at just 5c. a roll over wholesale prices. If you want some high grade wallpaper at low prices, come in and see these clearing lines. Men’s New Suits, Spring Coats, Etc. New Suits for men and boys are arriving; also smart styles in Spring Coats for men. We will be pleased to show you our range of these. Jones & May •' < f Ladies’, Misses’ and Children’s Spring Coats and Suits New Styles—New Ma ierials. Reasonable prices. GIRLS’ COATS—With hats and purses to match will be very popular. We have them in the new styles. Easter is Early This Year We have the new gloves, hosiery, fancy collars, neck scarves, etc. now in stock for the Easter season. Monarch Yarn for Knitting Monarch Yarns are very popular for knitting any kind of garment. All lines at old prices. New style books for spring now in stock. McCALL PATTERNS—We are local selling agents for the McCall Patterns. New Spring style books now in stock. SPECIAL—Comforter batting opens up 72x90 inches at 39c. a roll. Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday Singapore Sliced Pineapple.......per tin 9c. Aylmer No. 4 Peas .......................2 tins 21c. Quick Quaker Oats ............. large pkg. 23c. Hillcrest Pure Lard 1 lb. prints ...2 for 29c. Manna, the new cereal to cook per pkg. 29c Texas Grapefruit........................... 6 for 25c. Bulk Peanut Butter .......................2 lbs. 25c. Woodbury’s Facial Soap ........... 3 bars 25c. WE ARE HANDLING MIDDLETON’S BREAD .... KENO .... Early Spring Merchandise Incubator and Brooder Thermometers Brooders Drinkers Feeding Troughs Poultry Supplies f f 9 J % f A " Have you your Spring requirements? We have a good stock on hand to choose from. Maple Syrup Accessories Baby Chick requirements Seeding Appliances, Etc. FRESH STOCK 1937 ROYAL PURPLE GARDEN SEEDS Kerol ........L. Kerol ........... Cre so Fic .... Creolin ........ Chlorena .... .. quarts $1.00 ......... pints 65c. .................... 50c. .................... 25c. ................... 75c. Use new Improved Ceresan for treating Wheat, Oats and Barley. Costs about 2c. per bushel. Put up in 1 lb. cans. SPECIAL 2--12 QUARTS PAILS FOR ....................... 95c. Traquair’s Hardware THE LATE W. H. SPARLING Mr. William Henry Sparling died Sunday in, his 81st year following a week’s illness with influenza and bronchitis. Mr. Sparling has been a resident of Exeter .for the past nine years, He was a tinsmith by trade and at one time conducted et hardware- business which was wiped out by fire. For the greater dura­ tion Of the Great War Mr. Sparling served in the Mechanical Corp close to the front lines. He had two- sons who made the supreme sacrifice. A private funeral service was held on Tuesday afternoon from the resi­ dence of Miss Isabelle Hazelwood, Huron /Street, conducted by Rev. 15. C. Hill. Interment took Tlaoe iff the Exeter cemetery, Sap Spiles Sap Pails Funnels Syrup Cans Syrup Thermometers Measures Pails, Etc. Sap Pans BEREAVED ■ Mr. and Mrs, Russell BTintnell will have the sympathy -of many friends in the loss Of their infant daughter, Mary Luella, aged 3 •weeks, who passed away on Sunday. The funeral was held Tuesday after­ noon 'conducted by Rev. A. E. El­ liott, with interment in the Brinsley cemetery. A number of\hockey tans .from Zu-ridh took ih the excursion to To> onto Saturday and at the game on Saturday evening between the Can- adleng and the Maple Leafs they presented “Babe” Siebert, a former Zurich boy with a handsome travell­ ing bag. 1 i In the Club Rooms of the Canadian Legion THURSDAY, MARCH 11th 15 Good Prizes Admission 25c. Door Prize 8.30 p.m. EVERYBODY WELCOME - LEAVITT’S THEATRE WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY March lOtli, 11th, 12tii, 13tli “The Great Ziegfield” Metro-,Goldwy-n-Meyer’s Great show starring Win. Powell, Myrna Loy, Louise Rainer. 50 stars' 500 girls Admission: Adults 50c. (including tax); Children 15c. MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY March l|5tli, 16th, 17th ‘That Girl from Paris’ With Lily pons. Metropolitan Opera Star; Irrepressibly jack Oakio and Gene Raymond in a gay song- and dance comedy. BUDGET SHOWS SURPLUS Premier Heplburn in his budget speech on Tuesday announced, a sur­ plus of $7,847,720. Reduced tax­ ation in various 'branches has been announced and will be welcome news to the taxpayers. The amusement tax, <which has been a source of an­ noyance, will be done away with commencing June 1st. There will be a 25 per cent, reduction in com­ mercial vehicle license fees, with the possibility of a reduction In .passen­ ger car licenses for 193$. One of the major items is the establishment of a new Provincial subsidy, whereby every city, town, village and town­ ship will be granted a sum equal to one mill on the dollar of their as­ sessment. EXETER COUNCIL Monday, March Sth, 1937 The regular meeting q£ the Muni­ cipal Council was members present, the meeting. held together with the held February 23 and adopted on motion of May and Southcott, 'Councillor Dignan -oppos­ ed, claiming .that the word ‘license’ in the copy of the minutes of the 26th was not used at the meeting; ip point. With this objection record­ ed the minutes were adopted. Mr. Walter Cutbush asked the council’s permission to cut down a tree in front of his residence claim­ ing it interfered with his house drain. The Street Commissioner and Reeve will investigate. Mr. W. E. Middleton, represent­ ing the local Branch of the Canadian Legion and at the request of the Dominion Command asked if coun­ cil would take some action in tne day of a celebration on Coronation Day, May 12th. The Reeve asked that more information foe supplied. The following communications were read: Circular letters with copies of Resolutions from the office of the secretary. The Ontario Municipal Electric Association 'were read and ordered fyded. A letter from H. C. -Cummings, Deputy-Minister of Municipal Af­ fairs, re financial operation of the community hall and the council’s appointment of members from the council on the Board of Management Fyled for reference. A letter from the 'Women’s Chris­ tian Temperance Union, of Exeter, asking that the council do not grant a license for a Billiard and Pool Room. Ordered fyled. A notice was read from Mr. Wm. Seymour, claiming that he was net assessable for a business tax. The council does not agree with him and the assessment still stands. A request from the management of the Community Building Commit­ tee that the sum of twenty-seven hundred dollars be paid to N. O. Hip- el Ltd., the contractor, A request from the Public Util­ ities -Commission for a municipal by­ law giving authority to the scale of water rates and the method of pay­ ments. the same to be effective from January! 1st, 1937. The same was approved by the council on motion of councillors Hern and Dignan and a by-law to be prepared. An extension of time was allowed Mr. ,Statton to operate his pool room until March 2>2nd, at 11 p.m. pend­ ing advice, on motion of Southcott and Hern. Mr. W. C. Pe-ar-ce, tax collector, gave his report as to the outstanding municipal taxes on the 193 6 roll. Per councillors Dignan and 'May: That the time foe- extended to March 31st for collection, after this date the roll to foe returned. The Property Committee reported that the weigh scales had been re­ paired and were again fit for use. The matter of rental was left with the property committee on motion of Southcott and May. Carried. Mr. J. Norry will see that every dog in the village has a 19 37 dog­ tag license. Inquire of the Clerk and Mr. Norry for a tag. The Municipal Auditors’ report for 193 6 was laid on the table and inr structions given to have the same printed. The following list of accounts were 'read and -ordered paid: N. O. Hipel, Ltd., -comm, arena ac­ count $2700.; Exeter P.U.C., service at arena, wiring $25.47; W. C. Pearce, error in over deposit bank account, $8.95; W. C. Pearce, relief officer $'6.00; Canadian Bank of Commerce, registration o.f debt sales $14.27; Huron, Lumber Co., Ltd., lumber for scales $5.46; Dunlop Rubber Goods, Ltd. fire hose $130.- 4'2; County of Huron, hospital fees, $29.5 5; Richard Davis, snow plow­ ing $1.75; Wm. Johns, ditto $2.00; Henry Green ditto $l.'5O; Exeter P. U. C., street lighting $442.00, Town Hall $9.31; total $4-51.31; J. Senior, insurance on town hall $13.65, tele­ phone 95c., insp. on weigh scales $1, total $15.i60. Relief accounts—Jas. Bowey, coal $20.00'; S. J. V. Cann, supplies $8; Chainw-ay Stores, ditto $2.00,; Frank Coates, ditto $15.20; Wm. Cook, ditto $6.00; Wm. Hatter, milk $11.- 20; Jones & May, supplies $20.40; R. Motz, ditto $8; H. C. Rivers, meat $12.20; H. T. Rowe, coal $20.00; R G. Seldon, ditto $>20.0'0'; Southcott Bros, supplies $12.99; M. Walker, ditto i50c. Passed >on motion of May & South­ cott. held with all the The minutes of February 22nd special meetings and 26 were read J. Senior, Clerk. BAND CONCERT ENJOYED Leavitt’s Theatre was packed to the doors and many were turned away Sunday evening for the band concert by the Exeter -concert band. The leader Mr. Ted Waliper acted as chairman. The band provided a number of delightful selections but the chief attraction of the evening was the trombone solos by Mr. J. C. Lougheed, of Hamilton, together v-ith his whistling selections. Mr. Loug’heed is one of Canada’s out­ standing trombonists and a very en­ tertaining performer. His whistling selections delighted the audience and hq was applauded again and again. He also led the band for one of the marches. Mr. W. R. Colliding acted as accompanist and received compli­ mentary remarks from the guest ar­ tist. Hockey fans from this community were in Toronto Saturday and took in the^ game between, the Montreal Canadians and the Maple Leafs. On Monday evening a number took in the Clin.ton-Elora game at Clinton and Tuesday evening several motor­ ed to Stratford for the (St. Michaels- Stratford Junior A game. FRACTURES LEG Mr, Wm. Coates is confined to his home suffering from a fracture of both bones of the right leg, On Wed­ nesday of. last week Mr. Coates was assisting his son Maurice with some work on the farm when unfortun­ ately he met with an accident suiting in the breaking of his The fracture was reduced foy Fletcher. re­ leg. Dr. EARTH TREMOR FELT This district was shaken foyThis district was shaken foy an earth tremor early Tuesday .morn­ ing. The shock was felt about 12.4,5 ■but very few persons were aware that anything had happened. Mr. R. N. Creech was in bed reading at the time and felt the shake. He spoke to Mrs. Creech about it stating that he thought it must have been an earthquake and he was not surpris­ ed in the morning when the earth­ quake was mentioned over the radio, HOCKEY STAR PASSES Howie Morenz, outstanding hock­ ey star with the Canadiens of Mont­ real, and formerly of, Stratford, died suddenly Monday night at the age of 34 and the whole hockey, world was stunned, at his death. He had been in hospital suffering from a broken leg when a heart Attack proved fatal. It is just .fifteen years ago when the Exeter-Zurich hockey team were linked with the Stratford team and Howie was seen often on the Exeter ice. “Babe” Siebert at that time played -with the Exeter-Zurich team. SUBSTANTIAL GRANTS It is estimated that the Provincial sudsidy to cities, towns, villages and townships will mean a .grant of about $875 to the village of Exeter for municipal purposes. In Stephen township the grant is estimated at $'27(10 with an additional grant of $567 on the expenditures on roads. In Usborne the grant is estimated at $204i6 with an additional grant of around $600 on the road expendi­ tures. In Hay Township the grant will foe in the neighborhood of $2400 with an additional grant on the road expenditures. This -will be welcome news to- the taxpayers. BOARD OF EDUCATION The monthly meeting of the Board of Education was held in the Public Library -on Monday evening, March 8th, at 7.30 p.m. Absent A. O. Elliot and F. J. Delforidge. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. H. S. Principal reported number on roll for February 15 6; work pro­ gressing well. Easter exams were proceeding in accordance with wish of the Dept, of Education. The exams are less formal font quite as depend­ able in securing the results. Miss Brown and Miss Jones were taking w ork with girls at the gymnasim and Mr. Koch with principal that of the (boys. Mr. Waghorn and the Public School principal also had assisted materially. Physical education in regular periods was making splen­ did- progress under the improved conditions afforded foy the gymnas­ ium. The visit of the Inspector and installation of equipment would put Exeter school in line with other schools at an early date. A copy of the Coronation Number was sug­ gested for the library. The Public School Principal re­ ported number on roll, 216. School has been open every lawful day, ex­ cept the days on which the principal was absent during illness. Mrs. El­ lis substituted in this -case for two days; also1 one for Miss Love, who was ill 'for one and a half days. Pre­ parations are being made by Mr. Goulding to have pupils participate at the Clinton Musical Festival in May. Regular exams had been held in all rooms and reports to foe pub­ lished this w.eek. Mr. Littleproud of the “Penny Ban-ki” had visited the school and given talks to the pupils on the subject of thrift. The adoption of the two reports with Coronation Numbers as desired to be procured; also- the payment of the following accounts was moved by Mrs. Beavers, seconded by J. N. Willis. Carried. Times-Advocate, supplies $12.55; Grigg Stationery, supplies $11.50; H. T. Rowe, coal $32(8.00. Secretary to1 remit membership fee to the Ontario Trustees’ & Rate­ payers’ Association, Toronto. Per R. N. Creech, adjournment. K. MacFaul, Secretary 4 ■ ■■■Permanent Waves ■ ■■■ TO INTRODUCE OUR NEW WAVES WE ARE GIVING EXTRA SPECIALS FOR A LIMITED TIME ONE PERMANENT WAVE FOR $3.50 AND BRING A FRIEND FOR 1 CENT A REGULAR $5.00 WAVE All Permanents Guaranteed Others from $2.50 to $7.50 Featuring four new waves —> Nestle, de Graff, Helen Curtis, Oil of ’tulip Wood any style. Curls or Waves Finger Waving and all Small W orfe 25c Only the Best of Materials Used HELEN’S BEAUTY SHOPPE In Mr. Harness' Barber Shop Open Evenings foy Appointment Miss Helen Beattie Telephone 23 “THE COUNTRY MINISTER*’ an interesting play by the young people of Thames Road will be i put on in MAIN ST. UNITED CHURCH FRIDAY, MARCH 12th under the auspices of the W. M. S. Admission 25c. DON’T MISS “THE GIRL IN THE FUR COAT” A Humorous 3-act play presented by the W. A. of Elimville Church in the ELIMVILLE UNITED CHURCH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17th Admission 25 and 15c, COMEDY DRAMA ‘Red Acre Farm’ IN THREE ACTS will be presented in the Town Hall, Exeter —* on Tuesday, Mar. 16 at 8 o’clock Under the auspices of the Young Ladies’ Class of James Street Sunday School ADMISSION 25c. and 15c. Free Tractor School All tractor -owners (any make) and anyone interested in. the care and op­ eration of Tractors are cordially in­ vited to attend the McCormick-peering Tralctor School in my DASHWOOD WAREHOUSE MARCH 15th and 16th Care, operation tractors will be lectured on by vester perts. shown 9 a.m. On Monday night, March 15th there will be a free, complete moving picture show with comedies, etc., starting at 8 p.m. to which all farm­ ers and adjustments of fully discussed and International Har- factory) trained ex­ pictures will be Company Moving at intervals. Morning School Afternoon 1 p.rn. and their families are invited. V. L. BECKER DASHWOOD-ZURICH Ditenuitiojnal Harvester Company PLAY AND DANCE 99“Jimmy Be Careful A Three-Act Comedy Drama presented by THE EDEN PLAYERS Eden School on Thursday, March 25th at 8:15 sharp MUSIC BETWEEN ACTS Admission 25c. and 15c. EVERYBODY WELCOME Miss Ena w-11 present view., March Theatre, by pupils from Goodings, o.f London, a Song and, Dance Re- 23 and 24 in Leavitt’s local pupils assisted by London. “Dad, can you tell me where the Pyrenees are?” “How ghould I know? Ask your mother; she's been spring-clean­ ing.” k