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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1937-12-09, Page 4Thursday, December Sth, 1937 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE irrnnIM ✓ Practical Xmas Gifts When shopping it will pay you to see these and many other useful and attractive suggestions too numerous to mention. Copper Silver Plated HOLLOWWARE Priced Very Low FLASHLIGHTS with batteries 85c. TO $1.75 Aluminum ASH TRAY Walnut Trim—$1.40 Very Best Quality SKATING OUTFITS $3.85 TO $6.00 B.B. ROLLER SKATES real value $1.50 Aluminum CREAM & SUGAR WITH TRAY Walnut Trim—$2.95 Large Assortment of HOCKEY STICKS 15c. TO 75c. WORK MITTS & GLOVES Good Quality and Real Values Walnut SERVING TRAY $295 ELECTRIC IRONS, TOASTERS AND CURLERS POCKET-KNIVES In Many Styles and Sizes 15c. TO $1.50 Aluminum SMOKER’S 'SET Walnut Trim—$2.80 PENLIGHTS the handiest light for Ladies & Gents only 69c. Aluminum BEVERAGE SETS $3.85 Aluminum CANDLE STICK HOLDERS Walnut Trim—$1.85 Died in Winnipeg Mr, Rd, Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Blake and son Harold, qf Ashfield, were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W- H. Johnston last week. The Blake family have suf fered another loss in the death of Dr. Matthew Blake, a very clever surgeon of Winnipeg. He took a stroke and for a time there seemed to be hope but later he passed away. He is a brother of Ernest Blake and his mother, who Jives with the lat ter, recently celebrated her 82nd birthday. Dr. Blake has a son* who is also a doctor and he was in England taking a year’s course when his father died. He has since re turned to his home in Winnipeg. Dr. Blake’s wife predeceased him some years ago, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Johnston and 'Cecil visited "in Dr. Blake’s home for about ten days in 1913 t time, sed by he was a very comes mother, his brothers and ers, coming so soon of Ernest Blake’s Muriel Blake who is Hospital, London, is ing and we hope for her a rapid re covery. Keith too^is doing well at home but still on his back on a stretcher suffering from of infantile paralysis. Arrange with us for Heated Storage for Your Car 24 Hour Ontario Motor League Service USBORNE COUNCIL December 4, 3.937 The last regular monthly meeting was held in the iTownship Hall. All present. Minutes of the November 5th meeting were read and adopted. The following correspondence was read and disposed of as indicated. From J. A. Marshall, chief engin eer, Dept, of Highways re clearing sites at plicable From ter of against in Usborne. no action in organizing Relief present. From Canadian Legion Exeter questing payment of wreath at cenotaph.. Granted. From John Rogers, Mitchell, fering Usborne the opportunity purchase copies of the Municipal and •Award Drains prepared by the late John Rogers, C.E., for pur Town ship. Clerk reported Usborne Town ship files complete, Clerk reported objection by Bell Telephone Co. to School Section Tax es. No action.. Rebate of error in J. M. Glenn’s assessment on Mitchell Drain a- mounting to $8.57 was approved. Weed Inspector N. Coultis pre sented his annual report for services and mileage amounting to $22.65. Account passed on motion of Berry and Ballantyne. Harold Bell requested permission for the boys in Elimville neighbor hood to hold a supper in the Town ship Hall on December 14th rela tive to annual sparrow match. Re quest granted. The road superintendents voucher for the month of November amount ing to $1,345.59 was examined and approved. Treasurer’s Report—County Treas Taxes and penalty $3 46.89; Collect or 1937 taxes $10.95-; Prov. $8.0 0; drain lane gravel Road superintendent’s voucher $1,- 3 45.5-9; salaries and allowances $494.86; relief $10; indingent-hos pital accounts $7.00; premium on public liability bond $94.65; repair ing and decorating hall $37.00; fuel for hall $5.50; miscellaneous $19.91 The council adjourned to meet ac cording to statue on December 15th, at 10 a.m. railway crossings, Not ap- to Usborne Township. E. A. Horton, Deputy Minis- Public Welfare, advising -organized Municipal Relief Council decided to take at re tire of- to 1938 PLYMOUTH SIX FOUR-DOOR TOURING SEDAN and had a most enjoyable Dr. Blake will be sorely mis- ' his friends and patients as ; a beloved physician and had ' large practice. doubly trying to PHONE 181 Lindenfield’s Hardware EXETER the effects This death liis aged two sist- the death Clifford. after son still in Victoria slowly improv- not christ- a stalwart “Relig- “No, Reverend, yiou’ll en my* baby,’* declared worker from a shipyard, ion or no religion, no one is going to hit young John over the head with a bottle/’ $2,90'0'; bank interest Election booth rental assessment $76.15; $4l7.‘>48. Payment — *Tests conducted by Ross Federal Research Colp; A. W. Morgan, THAMES ROAD Clerk 95% of the motorists who tested Blue Sunoco against 54 other well known gasolines, in U.S., stated that Blue Sunoco improved THE ONLY TRUE BIUE , ■ W wv ■■ MlUNDC The last meeting of the year for the W M. S. was held at the home of Mrs. Wiseman with the officers all returned to their offices by ac clamation for 1938. The name of Mrs. A. Gardiner was added to the sick committee. Mrs. Ferguson and Mrs. Wiseman gave the reports of the section meeting. Mrs. P. Stone gave the topic. The treasuer’s report for the year was encouraging show ing an advance over 1936. During the business session it was suggest ed that we save magazines and books that we can -spare for west- tern relief. Combining business with pleasure Mr. and Mrs. G. Duncan Mr, and Mrs. Passmore attended the Winter JFair. The Ministerial Association of S. Huron met at the manse on Monday afternoon, The speaker was Rev. C. •Lewis, of Kirkton and his subject “Can War Be Prevented” was well given. Lunch was served by the hostess Mrs. Mair. Among the min isters who were present from a dis tance were Rev. Mr. Peters, of Var na and Rev Mr. Bremner. of Bruce- field. Mrs. D. Gladman, Crediton, was a visitor with Mrs. Mair on Monday. A jolly time was spent on Friday evening at the church with fifteen ■crokinole boards in play and about seventy being present, Miss Jeanette iStone was high lady; Mr. Clifford Allen was high gent and consolation prize went to Mahlon Ryckman. Rev. John Moore will address the audience on Friday evening at the church with T50 views of the “Holy Land” under the auspices of Group one of the W. A. Mrs. Etheringtoh’s condition is Considerably improved. She is ex pected to be home shortly. Mrs. Jas. Simpson is visiting with her mother at Markham. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell Dow, of Russeldale, were visitors on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Parker. Mr. Geo. Allison, of the west is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Al lison. The friends and acquaintances of Mrs. W. Allison wish for her a Very speedy recovery fom her recent op eration, Lumley scholars are very inter ested in preparing for their annual concert on the 21st. The officers of the Sunday School have chosen the 23rd of December for their concert. TOP PERFORMANCE ... at regular gas price ZurichDashwood Grand Betid . I ■ r-r—r-imin-gf MT. CARMEL Mr. Norman GefOmette is visiting friends at London. Mr. Joseph ROgan, of Stratford- ville, spent Sunday at his home here. Miss Geraldine Harness, of Strat ford, Visited With MrS. M. last week. Miss Frances Campbell is in London, There will be ft social in Friday night. MbPhoo working ths hall Some Worth While Suggestions A Heater for the Car, De-Froster, New Batteries, Tires and Chains Four Kinds of Anti-Freeze to Choose From SOME REAL BARGAINS IN USED CARS Prepare for the Cold Weather by having your Oil and Grease Changed Plymouth and Chrysler Sales and Service STEWART BROS Telephones 155w, 248 Huron Garage Exeter, Ont. Christmas IV’ Cake We use only the best of materials in all Products Short Breac1, Nlince Pies, Almond Paste Smiles n C buckles Chocolates . 50c lb. Xmas Candy, Candy Novelties, Fresh Roasted Peanuts, Mixed Nuts Oranges Grapes Oysters We! would appreciate your order for Christmas Fruit Bread For Cleanliness, Quality and Service try Middleton’s Exeter Phone 52 Conservative Yes . . . and with good reason Sixty-six years of conservative practice in the investment of hundreds of millions of dollars of policyholders’ funds has gained for the Confederation Life Association the reputation of being one of the strongest Life Insurance Companies in the world. This financial strength is tone of the reasons why the Confederation Life Association has becofrie a world-wide institution and why so great a proportion of the insurable popula tion of Canada, as well as thousands of people all over the world, are insured in the ‘‘Confederation”. Confederation Life Head Office Associatiph';?, Toronto F, J. DELBRIDGE, Representative, EXETER