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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1938-02-24, Page 1ESTABLISHED 1873 EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 24th, 1938 Sixty-Fourth Year Spring Curtain Materials The new curtain materials for Spring are now in stock, in silk and cotton nets, marquisettes, etc. We have a very large range to choose from suitable for every room at from 20c to 85c a yard. Ready-made curtains in frilled effects, also regular styles at very reasonable prices. 3••• • CALLED TO THE WEST Mr, and Mrs. J. A. Traquair re ceived word Saturday last that Mrs. Traquair’s father, Mr. F. W, Harden, was seriously ill at his home at In- nisfall, Alta,, and pn Sunday Mrs. Traquair left for that place. It is twelve years ago that Mrs. Traquair visited her old home at that time being called home owing to the death of her mother. CRITICALLY ILL Mrs. Jos. Senior, who has been ill for some time, is at present in a very critical condition. Mrs. Fuke, of Chicago, is with her and with Mr. and Wood. Her sister, visiting Mirs. F. Spring Dresses in Floral Effects We have just received three new shipments of the very newest styles and mater ials in the season’s most popular floral effects for Misses and Ladies at prices from $3.95 to $11.95. Dozens of beautiful dresses to choose from. We also have a large range in plain crepes in various colors. I • Spring and Summer Dress Materials For those who prefer making their own dresses, we have the new materials by the yard at very attractive prices. Buttons - Buckles - Dress Ornaments We have a complete showing of new dress buttons, buckles and ornaments ready for your consideration. Prints Another shipment of Wabasso Prints just arrived. New patterns, guaranteed colors, 36 inches wide at 20c. and 25c. a yd. Men’s Winter Underwear on Sale..... • •••• Men’s Heavy Fleece-lined Shirts and Drawers on sale 65c. or 2 for $1.25. Men’s Heavy Fleece-lined Combinations regular $1.50 on sale $1.19 Suit. Boys’ Heavy Fleece-lined Shirts and Drawers on sale at 49c. a garment. Boys’ Heavy Fleece-Lined Combinations, reg. $1.00 on sale at 79c. a suit. Men’s Heavy Ribbed Wool and Cotton Shirts and Drawers reg. $1 on sale at 79c. gar. Men’s Heavy Ribbed Wool and Cotton Combinations reg. $1.25 on sale at $1.39 suit. Stanfield’s All Wool Shirts and Drawers, reg. $1.50 on sale at $1.19 garment. Stanfield’s All Wool Combinations in same reg. $2.75 on sale at $2.19 a suit. Stanfield’s-Red Label Shirts and Drawers, reg. $2.00 garment on sale at $1.59 gar. Turnbull’s and Stanfield’s fine natural wool combinations reg. $3 on sale at $2.35 suit. HARRISON — JENNISON A quiet wedding was solemnized at the United Church manse, Grand Bend on Saturday, when Rev. J. B. Moore united in marriage Annie Marjorie, youngest daughter of Mr, Richard Jennison and the late Mrs. Jennison, to Wilmer, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Harrison, of Bay- fielij. The bride, attired in mid night blue chiffon velvet, floor length, wore a corsage of Talisman roses. Her attendant; Gladys 'Ad dison Reg. N., Clinton, was gowned in ruby chiffon velvet, and wore a corsage of sweet peas. Edmond Hen drick of Grand Bend, attended the groom. Following the ceremony, the bridal party returned to the home of the (bride, where a buffet luncheon was served. Later Mr. and Mrs. Harrison left for the States the bride travelling in figured dress gray coat, with black accessories to match. After a short honeymoon, the couple wll reside on the groom’s farm, Bayfield, R.R. No. 1. TALK ON TREES The Exetei* Uons Club supper meeting at the Central Hotel Monday evening. Four new mem bers were introduced to the club. Lions Earl Nichols and R. Robinson of London, were present bringing aS a guest speaker Mr. Foster, super intendent of London parks and boulevard^. Mr. Foster gave a most helpful and interesting address on shrubs and flowers foi’ the gar den and the planting and care of trees. RETURN HOME held a HORSE’S TAIL. CLIPPED (Some youthful miscreant played a mean trick on a horse belonging to Mr, F. IS. McBride, of R. R, 1, Lucan, Thursday of last week, while tied in the shed of the James St. United church. Mr. McBride on re turning to the shed found that the horses tail had been docked, leav ing only the stump. -He noted sev eral lads of teen-age making a hasty exit from the shed. A few days be fore the caps and nuts were remov ed from the real’ axles of two bug gies had the was in the same shed. One buggy gone only a short distance when wheel came off and the other found before leaving the shed. Extra large Flannelette Blankets, 72 by 90 inches. All white only, whipped singly on sale this week at $2.35 a pair. Comforter Cretonne—36 inches wide, 6 webs on sale at 19c. per yard. Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday SLICED PINEAPPLE QrSingapore Pack ........................ptl UU JV AYLMER SPINACH nark 10rFancy Quality, 13 oz. tin .......tttvll lvV CANNED PEAS OR CORN 9 £A1. IK Small, half-size tin ..................“ lvl lit AYLMER PEACHES 1 E A Choice quality, No. 2 tin ••••!....v<*vll pLn. 32 Jones & May Clark’s Tomato Ketchup L/xEIIa 12 oz. bottle, extra value MUI lit lJv RINSO DEAL £A1. 1 pkg', large Rinso, 1 cake Lifebuoy IVI TEXAS GRAPEFRUIT & £A1. 9^ Fine, Large and Seedless .......v lvl GRAPEFRUIT JUICE 1 New crop, unsweetened large tin..Hu JL«sl Your > Superior .> Store < ICY PAVEMENTS One. of the most treacherous ice storms of the winter visited this section 'Thursday of last week. Streets and sidewalks were coated^ with a film of ice as slippery as glass. Pedestrians picked their way cautiously through the streets and many a fall was noted but only a few accidents occurred. Horses that were not sharp-shod had difficulty in keeping their feet. Cars and trucks slipped and slid about the streets and traffic proceeded at a very slow gate. Russfel Collingwood while on his milk route, slipped on some icy steps and in falling back ward struck his back and head on the steps. His back was somewhat injured and 'he was- confined to his home for several days. A. J. Payne also slipped and fell on some steps while making delivery for Jones & May. His hip was injured and he had to be carried into tihe hc-use. He was alble to be around shortly after wards. A lady in going out with her tyiby in a baby carriage slipped and fell on some icy steps and the carriage and .baby went down the steps and along the walk fortunately* without any injury. Mr. and Mrs. Hillary Horton re turned to their home in Exeter last week. 'On Sunday evening Mrs. Horton was taken ill and is con fined to her bed. Her daughter, Mu's. Messer, of Toronto, is waiting on .her. Mr. Horton lias ibeen in Toronto with his daughter recuper ating from his accident of a few weeks ago, while Mrs. Horton was with her daughter Mrs. Edw-orthy, wiho . recently moved from Stratford to. Tillsonbui’g. Mr. and Mrs. Ed- worthy accompanied her to town on Saturday last, friends covery. CARNIVAL WITHDRAWN The Exeter Arena Committee has been unfortunate in their booking of the London Skating Club. Their ap pearance in Exeter had to be called off Friday evening last owng to mild weather and soft ice. The carnival has been postponed for this year as the London Club are booked for Kit chener Friday evening. This is the third attempt to secure the Louden skaters and each time the event -had to be postponed because of mild weather. PRIZE WINNERS Miss R. Wilson, of Centralia, was ■the holder of the lucky ticket for the $5.00 prize in the Times-Advocate subscription contest which closed on Saturday evening. The draw was made at 8.30 p.m. A number of persons were in the office at the ■time of the draw and each in turn were asked to draw one of the tick ets. The winners in this commun ity are asked to call at the office for their prize. The others will be mailed. The winners are as follows $5.00 Prize Miss R. Wilson, Centralia $2.00 Prize Jos. Bailey, Woodham 1 Mrs. Umberfield, Detroit John Rowcliffe, Hensall Gottleib Wein, Creditoji Clayton Pfile, Dashwood $1.00 Prize Hy. Welsh, Exeter Wm. Winer, Guelph Bert Selves, Hensall 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1 507 565 305 504 714 450 92ND Mrs. Horton’s many will hope for hei’ speedy e- BIRTHDAY Agnes Alexander observed birthday on Friday, Mrs. her 92nd February 18‘th at the home of her grandson Mr. Ed. Alexander, of the north Boundary of Usborne. Mrs. Alexander was born on the Thames Road, her maiden name being Miss Agnes Gibson. All ner life has been spent in Usborne. Mr. Alexander predeceased her 25 yeairs last Aug ust. Mrs. Alexander at the present time, while able to be around, is quite frail Her family consists of 3 , daughters, Mrs. J. E. Creery, Mrs. Wm. Thomson and Mrs. Geo. Davis. Also ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. RETIRES FROM CHOIR Mr. S. M. Sanders last week retir ed from the choir pf James St. Unit ed church having completed 53 years of faithful service with the excep tion of a few short intervals when his other work prevented his doing justice to both. Mr. Sanders join ed the choir under the leadership of Professor Ruse and has served under eight leaders in all, namely, Prof. Ruse, Miss Brown, Mr. Clark, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Anderton, Mr. Gray, Mr. Wright and Mr. Goulding. Mr. Sanders was vice-president of the choir and one of its most faithful members. HONORED BEFORE LEAVING 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 1 Norman Brock, Granton Lubliui IICJ'UUIUB, XlOUDtl. Albert feeddes, Exeter 1 Centralia Sarnia Exeter Kippen 1 Luther Reynolds, Hensall 1 Wm. J, Fiord, Frank Sweet, Bruce Rivers, J. McMurtrie, 1 483 735 812 8(26 754 452 298 518 678 553 HOCKEY It was midnight when the fans left the arena Monday evening after witnessing two fast games in the play-offs of the Cyclone League. Hockey fans were present from Zu rich, Hensall, Crediton and Exeter as the teams from these places bat tled for supremacy. hockey Hensall Wins from Zurich Let us Help Solve your Problems Use Purina Startena and Watchthe Amazing Results CHLORENA POWDER for Coughs and Colds in Poultry Ask for the Best BROODER STOVES Priced From $9.00 TO $19.00 Feeders & Fonts. All prices We have obtained something in connection with pigs which will open the eyes of all those who have pigs. See us. Now is the time to bring in your Sap Buckets and Pans to be soldered. New Pans and Heaters made to order. VI M-E THE POULTRY’S FRIEND Prevents and Controls Diseases GET OUR PRICES ON BABY CHICKS Traquair’s Hardware PHONE 27 WE DELIVER BINGO!! THURSDAY NIGHT at 8.30 p.m. in the Legion Club Rooms 15 Good Prizes Door Prize Admission 25c. ‘The regular meeting of the Cana dian Legion will be held in the Le gion Rooms on Friday evening at •8.30. ' All members try and attend. ■ - ' ■■■ ' -■■■■■ ; ... ......... " Do Not Forget the Play ‘Adventures of Grandpa’ _ in — James St. United Church EXETER under the auspices of the Y. L. C. and the Y. P. U. Thursday, Feb. 24th 1 ADMISSION Adults 25c.; Children 15c. (Stewart Cann, local Free Press carrier received an invitation from t>h.e Free Press, London, to be their guest, along with other successful carriers from Wingham, Goderich, and other points, to g-o to Toronto last week-end and take in the Americans vs. Maple Leafs hockey game. The boys thoroughly enjoy ed themselves returning home on Sunday. Operation for Appendicitis Mrs, N. Hannigan received word that her daughter Miss Dorothy Cox, nurse - in - training in Woodstock General Hospital, had undergone an operation for appendicitis Tuesday. Mr. Win. Ryckman underwent an operation Saturday at St. Joseph’s Hospital, and is getting along as well as can be expected. Mr. Wm. Middleton has been con fined to his bed for several days having suffered an injury to his back while lifting a heavy weight. ,The A.Y.P.A. Of Trivitt Memorial church held a progressive euchre in the parish Hall Monday evening with twelve tables in play. Ladies' high was won by Mrs. H. Pardons; gent’s high' by Frank Triebner; lone hands by Mrs. R. Crawford and consolation by Mrq. C. Heywood, Lunch was served at the close, ICE CARNIVAL (The Exeter ,Shuffleboard Club have arranged for a fancy dress car nival Tuesday evening next, March 1st and have secured as a special attraction Miss Manuel, a former member of the London Skating club who toured the United .States with the Black Forest Ice Revue and her skating was a main feature of the recent Lucknow Carnival that drew a crowd of 1400 people. .The skat ing of Miss Manuel alone will be worth the price of admission. The appearance of the London Skating club has been called off for this sea son. GOLDEN WEDDING Stcplien Couple Honored Two of the best known and most highly esteemed residents of Ste phen Township celebrated their gold en wedding anniversary on Monday of this week and received congrat ulations from a hfest of friends. They gue Mr. and Mrs. William H. Morlock. Mr. Morlock was Iborn in Stephen Township, a son of the late Gottleib and Charlotte Morlock. AU of his life has been spent in this district. Ofi February 21st, 1888, he was married to Lydia Haist, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Haist, of Crediton. The marriage ceremony was performed by the late Rev. George Brown. Following a sumptuous supper Monday evening an interesting program was given with a daughter Mrs. Albert Gaiser as chairman. A soug "What a Friend We Have in Jesus” was fol lowed by Scripture lesson by Mrs. Chas. Haffman; male quartette by four sons; recitation by Clare Hoff man; address by Rev. Mr. Pletch; vocal solo, Chas. Hoffman; cornet solo, Arthur Gaiser; readings, Ada Gaiser; guitar and. mouth organ se lection, Ray Morlock; vocal solo Elsie Gaiser. A presentation address was read by Freeman Morlock and Clinton Morlock presented the hon ored couple with a mantle chime clock. Mr. and Mirs. Morlock re sponded in warm words of apprecia tion for tihe fine gift. Mr. and Mrs. Morlock 50 years ago settled on the farm in Stephen c-n which they still reside. They have been loyal and active members of the Evangelical church at Crediton. Mr. and Mrs. Morlock are enjoying good health despite their years. They were the recipients of several gifts including bouquets of flowers as well as a host of congratulations. Of a family of eight there are six children living; Freeman and Clinton, of Crediton; Herbert, of Stephen and Lome at home; Mrs, Albert Gaiser, .of Shipka and Mrs. Chas, Hoffman, of Stephen. There are six grandchildren. The Times-Advocate joins with their many friends in wishing the bride and groom of half a century many moire years of happiness together, Miss Ella Link left Sunday for Watford to assume her new position as head of the millinery and ready- to-wear department in the store of A. Brown & Co. On Thursday ev ening of last week Mrs. R. Gould- ing entertained a few friends to a social evening in Miss Link’s honor. On Sunday morning Miss Link sang a solo i in the James. iSt. United Church. Miss Link has ' been a valued member of the choir and an expression of appreciation of her services was made by the president, Mr. E. J. Shapton and by the leader Mr. W. R, Goulding. The mem bers of the Evening Auxiliary of James St. Church forwarded a beautiful bouquet of flowers to Wat ford to be present when Miss Link arrived there. BRIDE ELECT HONORED 'The ladies of Grana Bend United church) and vicinity gathered at ,*he .manse on Friday evening to do hon or to Miss Marjorie Jennison, a pop ular bride of last week. Compli mentary addresses relative to the valuable services that Miss Jennison had rendered to the church and community were given. The many beautiful gifts piled ihligh on the table supplemented by two pieces of furniture showed the best wishes of the community for her future happi ness. A mock marriage ceremony was cleverly given by a number of young ladies and then the jolly crowd sat down to a dainty lunch. The same evening Miss Jennison’s Sunday School class presented her with useful gifts of pyrex. the to THE LATE JAMES OKE A highly esteemed resident of Centralia community was laid rest in the Exeter cemetery on Tues day afternoon in the person of Mr. James Oke, who passed away on Saturday, February 19 th in his 76th year. Mr. Oke was born on a farm south of Centralia and was a life long resident there. He suffered a paralytic stroke several days prior to his death and gradually grew weaker. Mr. Oke was united in marriage with Florence Essery wire predeceased him by eleven years. He is survived by one brother William,0 and one sister Mrs. Wm. Essery of town. The deceased was well known and highly esteemed in the commun ity as was evidenced by the large attendance at his^ funeral Tuesday afternoon. He was a member of the Centralia United Church and the funeral service was conducted by Rev. R. N. Stewart assisted by Rev. Mr. .Sinclair, “of Hensall and Rev. Mr. Kiteley, of Parkhill. Among those who were •present from a dis tance for the funeral were. Mrs. A. Essery and daughter, Mrs. clapper ton, of Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Simpson, Mrs. Fred Brown, Mrs. J. Reynolds, Mrs. L. Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Essery, Mrs. Clifford Turner, Mrs. T. Carling, Mrs. Ed ward Glavin, Mrs, Wm. Rowland, all of London; Mr. Wilson Hawkins of Seaforth; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Vosper, Mr. Hugh Vesper,^Mrs. Faw cett and Mrs. Reid, of* Mitchell; Mr. Lyle Worden and Miss Emily Frayne, of Staffa. The ball-bearers wore Messrs. Andrew and George Hicks, Otto Brown, W. Col will, Nel son Baker and M. Sleamon, Zurich scored the the on an assist from Burns. Hen- evened the score when Nichol- tallied with an assist from Fos- iStade of Zurich drew the only assist from drew penal- Z uirich and' .In the last In the play-off between Zurich and Hensail, Zurich met its first defeat when Hensall won by the score of 3 to 2 in an overtime game. The ice was soft particularly at the start but both, teams battled hard for supremacy, first goal when Stade located net sail son ter. penalty in the period. In the second period Hensall had the better of the play and went into the lead when Little scored with an Hudson. Both teams ties. Desjardine, of Foster, of Hensall. frame Zurich tied the score the trick being turned by Stade with an assist from Burns. 'Both teams exerted themselves to the utmost with the forward lines changing at every op portunity. iStade and Yungblut, of Zurich drew penalties and Nicholson of Hensall. In the second half of a ten-mnute overtime period with only a few seconds to go, Foster scored face-off Creech O’Brien, Burns, m Exeter the winning goal from a near the blue line. t Referees—Shaddock and Zurich—Goal, Oeseh; def., Willert; forwards, Stade, Yungblut; alter.. Desjardine, Ness, Heideman. Hensall—Goal, Hedden; defence, Hudson, Nicholson; forwards, Fos ter, Little, Manns; alter., Drummond Hedden, Passmore, Farquhar and O’Brien. her with Ave Czar Mrs. Exeter Wins From Crediton LAID TO REST The death took .place in London Monday afternoon of Miss Peairl Rol lins. a former resident of Exeter, who died in St. Joseph’s Hospital following a lengthy illness. Miss Rollins was a daughter of the late Dr. James A. and Mary Rollins, and spent most of her life where .her father for many years practiced medicine and was one of our leading citizens. For the past 21 years Miss Rollins has 'resided in London, and latterly during long illness she made her home Miss Edna Robinson 8 Bellevue She is survived by a brother Rollins, of Cleveland, Ohio. John Holmes of London is an aunt. The funeral will be held from the Harrison & Skinner funeral home, London, Thursday afternoon. The funeral rites will be conducted at 1 o’clock by Rev. Dr. Green, of Wesley United Church, London, where Miss Rollins was a faithful member. In terment will take place in the eter cemetery about 3 p.m. Ex- ANNUAL MEETING OF EXETER LIBRARY BOARD 'The annual meeting of the Lib rary Board was held on February 11th at the Library. The following committees and executive were chos en for 193 8: Chairman, Mr. G. S. Howard; Secretary-Treasurer, Miss L. M. Jeckell; Book Committee, Dr. Weekes, M^. Dore, Mrs. May, Mrs. Creech.; Magazine Committee, Mr. Howard, Mrs. Creech, Dr. Weekes; property Committee, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Howard, Dr. Week.es, Mr. Dore. The Librarian’s report showed that' the membership was 914; circula tion of books 17,067; number of volumes 5781; valuation On books $3264.64. During 1937 the Board has purchased 260 volumes and 19 magazines and periodicals were on the reading tables. The Geographic Magazines had been bound and would be a permanent addition to the library. The Treasurer's'report showed receipts $1183.21, expendi tures $1150.27 leaving a balance of $32.94. It was almost ten-thirty when the Exeter and Crediton teams took the ice but verv few of the fans left the Arena. With a win for each team in previous games both teams were out for top place and it was hockey all the way through. In the period Exeter scored the only when F. Creech on a lone rush defence stickhandled his way the Crediton defence and found th® net with a nice clean shot. Wein and Zwicker. of Crediton drew penalties and Coates, of Exeter. In the sec ond frame Creech again scord with an assist from Cornish. Crediton scored their only counter of the game when A. Fahrner located the Exeter net with an assist by his brother W. Fahrner. Each, team drew a nenaly—ILawson and Bowden. The last period was a battle royal with no scoring by either team. Haist for Crediton drew a penalty. Onco or twice a fight loomed up on th® ice as the players were keyed bo a high pitch. A few of them carried i off some slight bruises and cuts.I I J first goal from thro Referees Shaddick and O’Brien. Crediton—Coal, Smith; defence, Zwicker, Lillow; forwards, A. Fahr ner, B. Wolfe; alter., H. Wolfe, Faist Bowden, Taylor and Haist. Bxeter-7-Goal, Goetz; defence, F. Creech, C. Cornish; forwards, O. Lawson, R. Creech, E. Beavers; al* ter., R. Snell, McDonald, Wein - R. ■off P. Willard, L. Coates, Dinney. Klumpp. K, The play will be played at the Monday evening. This game werth seeing. for the League lienots Arena next should be a