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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1938-04-14, Page 1L EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 14th, 1938 icESTABLISHED 1873 Sixty-Fourth Year EASTER WEARING APPAREL 1 t s / I ■I ( ( i We have a very large stock to select from to fit any style of figure in­ cluding small, regular, half and extra large sizes. Our prices are very reasonable. GIRLS’ COATS—With hats and purses to match are very popular. DRESSES FOR EASTER—New Styles at very popular prices. Silk Crepe Hose on Sale at 69c We have another 10 dozen lot of the Silk Crepe hose we featured a couple of weeks ago. These are a regular $1.00 pure Silk Crepe, including the new Spring cop­ per shades. Sub-standards but no inperfections that are noticeable. On sale while they last at 69c. New Easter, Gloves, Hosiery, Underwear, Neck Wear, Hand Bags, Parasols, Etc. now on display. See our special Hand-Bags for Easter at $1.00 each. and Woodwork 12 oz. bottle 23c. oz. bottle and 2Sc. Polishing Cloth both for Fig Bar BISCUITS Fresh Goods .........Raspberry JAM nai. 9Qr St. Williams 32 oz. jar ... pCl J <11 Canned PUMPKIN 9 1 QrLarge Size ................................« llllS Hillcrest SHORTENING 9 9Er 1 lb. packages ......................“ 1U1 muV CORN SYRUP 5 97 lb. Crown Brand or Bee Hive lb. 3/C, 10 D»C For Fine Furniture Jones & May Men’s Wear for Easter New Ties, Socks, Shirts, Belts, Suits, Spring Coats, Etc. See our special Men’s Ties at 29c. each Boy’s Mickey Mouse Ties—25c. each. Men’s and Boys Suits and Top Coats Be ready for Easter with your new clothes. We have a lovely assortment, of men’s and students’ suits, beautifully tailored, newest shades and styles and our prices are quite reasonable. We carry a wide range of colors to choose from? also a fine range of juvenile and boys’ suits in blue, brown and fawn shades, with fancy back coats. Our regular top-coats for men are very smart in color and pattern. New Shoes for Easter New Gaberdine and Suede Shoes for girls and women, in A, C & D widths, in colors blue, black, brown, wine and green. Come in and see the smart styles we are showing for early Spring also a fine line of Oxfords for men and boys. Men’s Farm Boots $2.25 to $5.00 a Pair Great value in men’s work-boots in a variety of prices from $2.25 pair, right up to genuine welt boots at $5.00 pair. Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday per lb. 15c Ass. Fruits for Special Diets 17 oz. | n Packed without added sugar ... - tin IvC Canned Peas or Corn Standard Quality ............. Clark’s Tomato Ketchup 12 oz. bottle .................... 3. tins 25c .each 13c GARDEN SEEDS—Full display of Garden Seeds with many lines in bulk for better value HAWES — A hard Hawes'lasting Floor Wax 1 pound tin 43c, 2 pound tin SPECIAL 73c Your Superior Store STOP AND LOOK! SEE OUR WINDOW FOR THOSE CHINESE CHICKS FARMERS ATTENTION BIG PURINA MEETING IN THE TOWN HALL, EXETER, Tuesday, May 10th Speaker Direct from St. Louis, Mo, Watch for further announcements That Coupon is still good on Nep-to-Lac Enamel till SATURDAY, APRIL 16th How about that Eavetroughing, Plumbing, Tinsmithing and General Repairs Chick Grit, Poultry Grit, Oyster Shell, Salt, Poultry Netting, Barb Wire, Etc. PRICES RIGHT. SEE US. Traqu air’s Hardware TINSMITHING PLUMBING FLOWERS FOR E'ASTER Phone Your Order To I * i MARION BISSETT Residence William Street, Exeter Phone 150w A Play Entitled “Night Owl” will be presented in Elimville United Church MONDAY, APRIL 18th, 8 p.tn. By Zion Church, Mitchell Road people under auspices of the local W. A. Admission 25c. and 15c. . DIVINE SERVICE members of the Exeter No. 67 I.O.O.F. will attend service in Caven Presbyter- jlhui’ich Sunday evening, April Service to be conducted by Members of I.O.O.F The Lodge Divine ian 1 24 th, Rev. Bro, D. C. Hill the order are requested to meet at the lodge rooms at 6:50 ip.m, Visit­ ors are welcome. B. A. Howald, Secretary B, M. Francis*, Noble Grand 70 YEARS IN PRACTICE IN EXETER Seventy years -of continuous prac­ tice in one municipality is a record we believe that cannot be beaten, On Wednesday of this week Dr. J. W. Browning celebrated the 70th anniversary of his opening up a med­ ical office in Exeter. He was down at his office for the day as he is every day in the week. It was on April 13th, 1867, the year of Con­ federation, that Dr, Browning hung out <his shingle in Exeter, and he has now rounded out seventy years of service. Many changes have tak­ en place since those early days. UNDERWENT OPERATION The many friends of Mrs. J. A. Traquair will regret to know that she is still in hospital at Innisfall Alta., where she recently underwent an operation. Mrs. Traqnair went West a few weeks ago owing to the illness of her father and she wds preparing to leave for home when sihe was taken ill and an operation was necessary. Latest reports state that she is getting along nicely. DRUGSTORE BROKEN INTO /Sometime between midnight Sat­ urday and early Sunday morning the drugstore of Mr. M. Walker was broken into and some change, razor blades and cigarettes, amounting in all to about $-25.00 were stolen. En­ trance to tihe store was made iby breaking the glass in one of the real* windows. Drawers had been rifled and the change which had been hid­ den away was located and . stolen. The robbery was discovered on .Sun­ day and county officers assisted Con­ stable Norry in the investigation. Some fingerprints jwere taken -and forwarded for identification. In looking the drugstore the office of office of Jas. away had been entered, by a window, drawers rifled, but nothing of value had been taken. around after leaving the officers found that Mr. Wickwire and the Bowey, a few doors rear COLORED CHICKS Easter is the time for bunnies and colored Easter eggs but something new in the form of colored .baby chicks are now on display in the window of Traquair’s Hardware and they are attracting no little at­ tention. The chicks are of very bright colors of green, purple, pink, orange, etic. They are certainly at­ tractive and this is just another new idea made use for advertising pur­ poses. ROADS TAKEN OVER AS PROVINCIAL HIGHWAYS The road from Russeldale to Pt. Blake, in Usborne known as the Thames Road and on the west side of Exeter known as the Lake Road has definitely tbeen taken over as a provincial highway as has also the road known as the Zuridh road in Hay Township. Notice to this effect was published in the Ontario Ga­ zette, dated April 9 th, the road be­ ing taken over at Twelve o'clock noon on Wednesday, tihe 13 th of April, day BEAUTIFUL TREE ■In looking for the unusual, W. G. Trestain, roving reporter for the London Free Press was attracted by a giant elm growing at the rear of the Grigg residence on Main Street. A picture of the tree appeared in last Saturday’s Free Press. The tree was planted by Mrs. Catherine Grigg, who carried it as a tiiny sap­ ling from the Thomas Ti’ivitt grove at Centrglia, The tree is such a familiar landmark that few of citizens realize its importance. A. Mc- our 75TH BIRTHDAY Mrs. Thos. McCurdy, of town, on Sunday celebrated iher 75th birth­ day and is receiving the congratula­ tions of her friends. On Friday ev­ ening a number of friends paid her a surprise visit and a social evening was enjoyed. Mrs. McCurdy’s maid­ en name was Annie McDonald and on Monday evening about thirty members of this family took advan­ tage of the occasion to surprise her in her home and .present her with a table lamp. The . evening was spent at cards and a social time. BRIDE-ELECT HONORED A miscellaneous shower for Miss Ruth Pearce, bride-to-be, was held at the home of Mrs. Archie Davis Monday evening when ^bout 35 re­ latives and girl friends gathered for a social evening. A mock wedding was performed which created con­ siderable merriment. Bingo was played followed by refreshments, Miss Pearce was presented with some beautiful gifts. •On Saturday evening last Miss Pearce was the guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower held at the home of her sister, Mrs. Wesley Red­ mond, of Detroit, at which the bride­ elect received some handsome gifts. On that occasion a mock wedding was performed and games and con­ tests enjoyed followed by refresh­ ments. Miss Pearce was accompan­ ied to Detroit by her sister, Miss Eva and Mr. Wm. and Miss Clara Gaiser of Crediton. TO SING IN MASSEY HALL with a 'great provided for/ At Silver tri,p in a flat, home on Saturday, the State of 'Ohio miles throuiglhi the district where the VISIT OF D. D. G. M. Monday was a red letter night for the brethren of Lebanon Forest Lodge A.'F. & A.M. it being the oc­ casion of the official visit of the D. D. G. M. Rt. Wor. Bro. H. M. Cor­ bett, of Irving Lodge, Lucan. The lodge room was crowded many vis­ itors being ipresent from the neigh­ boring lodges. The work of the first degree was exemplified by W. M. Bro. W. Harvey Pollen anti his officers, the work being carried out in a most efficient manner and was highly spoken of by the distinguish­ ed visitor and other speakers. Fol­ lowing the work of the evening the brethren adjourned to the basement of the,Main St. United church where a very sumptuous banquet was serv­ ed by the ladies of the congregation. The decorations were carried out in a color scheme of blue and gold, a large basket -of daffodils centering the head talbles with lighted tapers adding to the attraction. Following the banquet a short toast list was carried out with Bro. Pollen acting as toast-master. A toast to “The King” was responded to by the Na­ tional Anthem. W. Bro. M. W. Pfaff proposed a toast to Grand Lodge and this was responded to by the D.D.G.M. who gave a very in­ teresting and instructive address. W. Bro. Howald proposed a toast to “The Visitors” and the toast master called on the representatives of the following lodges to rise in turn, Lodge, Parkhill; Seaforth; Irving Craig Lodge, Ailsa Lodge, .St. Marys; Maitland Lodge, stock Lodge. Parkhill, spoke toast to Lebanon proposed by Rt. The evening was with the singing of Auld Lang Syne. Huron Lodge, Hensail; Doric Britannia Lodge, Lodge, • Lucan; Craig; St, James ; Clinton Lodge; Goderich; Tavi- Wor Bro. Ronson, of to toast. A Forest Lodge was Wor. Bro. Corbett, brought to a close Homo From The West Mrs. J. S. Harvey has returned home after spending the past nine months in the West. Mrs. Harvey visited with her son Dr. M. J. Har­ vey, at Olds, Alta. She also spent some time at Victoria, Calgary Winnipeg. Operation for Appendicitis •Bessie Johns, a student at L\eter High School, daughter and the _____ _____ _____, ___ of Mr. and Mrs. Rd. Johns*/ of Usfcorne, was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital, London, Tuesday where she under­ went an operation for an acute at­ tack Of appendicitis. Wins Fifth Prize Allen penhale was in Seaforth Fri­ day night where he took part In an amateur contest and was fortunate ih winning fifth prize against a large group of contestants. One of Alien's specialties is playing on a flute made from a piece ef fishing pole. HOME FROM FLORIDA Mrs'. M, McAvoy and Miss Sanders, of town, Messrs, C. H. Avoy and Robt. Dinsley, of Wing­ ham, returned home last week after spending three months in the sunny clime of .Florida. They arrived home to experience a young wintei’ that had just visited this section of the country. While in Florida they found the tourists from Canada very congenial and sociable deal of entertainment the tourist traffic. Springs they enjoyed a glass-bottomed boat through which they could see the wonderful forma­ tion at the bottom of the sea and the many colored tropical fish. They left Fort Lauderdale on Mon­ day and arrived Passing through they drove for flood devastated water came to within a few inches of the highway and many houses and barns inundated. Much wreck­ age could be seen floating on the waters. A different scene was wit­ nessed in Tennessee where the flow­ ers were in bloom, trees breaking into bud and the scenery was 'beau­ tiful. They still think however, that Mr. W. R. Goulding will next week) for all-round conditions nothing take six of his pupils to Toronto to ' beats good old Ontario. ■take part in the O. E. A. choir .pro- ’ gram to be -given in Massey Hall. The choir will/consist of about 400 voices from, the public and high schools of Ontario together with an orchestra of about 200 students from the various secondary schools. At least part of the program will be broadcast. The pupils who will accompany Mr. Goulding are Gladys Becker, Dashwood; Doris W'uerth and Jack England, of C'rediton; Ron­ ald Golling's, of the Thames Road and Keith Gordon and Dawson Goulding, of town. BADMINTON Exeter Wins From Seaforth DOUPE—McLEAN A quiet wedding took place at the Presbyterian manse, Cromarty, when Rev. James Reidie united in mar­ riage Janet E., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Duncan McLean, of Russeldale, and William A. E. Doupe, squ of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Doupe, of Kirkton. The bride wore a royal blue suit with matching accessories and a corsage of pink carnations and fern. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Cam­ eron MicLean, of Staffa. Mrs. McLean also wore a blue suit with black ac­ cessories and a corsage of pink sweet peas'and fern. Mr. and Mrs. Doupe will reside on the groom’s farm near Kinkton. it PLAY WELL RECEIVED Leavitt’s Theatre was packed to the doors with about one hundred persons standing on Wednesday ev­ ening of last week to witness the musical comedy “The Desert Song” presented by St. Paul’s church, Kirk­ ton, under the auspices of the Young People of Main St. Y.P.U. The play was written by Sigmund Romberg' and the whole production was a marvelous undertaking for a small community. The cast all took their part exceptionally well. The leading roles were taken by Ray Mills, as the “Red Shadow” and Miss E. Walk- olm as “Margo.” The comedy of the play which added much to the per­ formance and which was exception­ ally well done was taken <by William Mills, as a press correspondent and Mrs. Reuben Switzer. Mrs. Sid White iplayihg the part of Spanish rebel played an excellent part. Mrs. Chas. Paul presided at the piano and Rev. Mr. Parsons, to whom much of the credit goes for the pro­ duction of the. play, accompanied the pianist throughout on the violin. | The costumes were very fine and. must have required a great deal of; time and expense in the making but the effect was very pleasing. Both, the visitors and the sponsors were delighted with the financial The others in the cast were lows: Howe, Paul, Stanley Howe, Mac Howe, Bill Lott, Bill Switzer, Dennis Litchfield, Sid­ ney King, Harold O’Brien, Mrs, Seville Pearson, Misses Ethel Cope­ land, Wilma McCurdy, Mabie Betty, Joan Parker, Marjorie Pearson, Doris Bladder, Isabelle Gray. The Seaforth Badminton players paid a return visit to the Exeter club Friday evening of last week. The Exeter players were up on the even­ ing’s play winning 31 to 21 games. The evening was a most enjoyable affair. The local players served lunch at the close. The results: Men’s Doubles In the men’s doubles Bob Dinney and Ray Creech, Exeter, won from S. Dorrance and Geo. Hayes, 9-11, 11- 10, 11-9. L. Hoggar.tih, J. Mackenzie, Sea­ forth, won from C. V. Pickard and Eric Carscadden 11-4, 11-5. •0. Lawson and G. May, Exeter, won from E. Southgate and I. Mc- Tavish, 11-7, 11-10. Ken. Hockey and C. V. Pickard, Exe'ter, won from J. Stewart and L. Hoggarth, 11-7, 11-5. I. McTavish and M. Lazarus, Sea­ forth, won from Bill Davis and O. Lawson, 2-11, 11-5, 11-4. S. Dorrance and M. Lazarus, Sea­ forth, won from Harold Flynn and Ray Creech, li-2, 10-11, 11-6. •G. Hayes and J. Stewart, Sea­ forth, won from G. Skinner and Eric Carscadden, 11-6, 11-4. /Rev. Elliott and G. May, Exeter, won from J. McKenzie and J. Stew­ art, 11-3, 11-3. M. Lazarus and E. Southgate, forth, won from Bill Balkwill Bob Dinney 11-7, 7-11, 11-7. Mixed Doubles • S. Wood and S. Dorrance, forth, won from Helen Dignan Bob Dinney, 14-8, 11-7, 9-11. Ray Creech and Marion Glhdman, Exeter, won from J. Cluff and Geo. Hays, 11-8, 11-6. I. Kirk and G. May, Exeter, won from Peg. Grieve and L. Hogarth, 10-11, 11-9, 11-10. . Pat Southgate and Seaforth, won from G. B. Norris, 11-3, 11-0. Betty Kinney and Exeter, won from Mrs. Stewart and I. McTavish, 11-7, 11-6. Helen Dignan and C. V. Pickard, Exeter, won from I Close and E. Southgate, 11-4, 11-0. I. Kirk and Rev. Elliott, Exeter, won from L. Darr-och and M. Lazar­ us, 11-6, 11-5. Marion Gladman and C. V. Pick­ ard, Exeter, won from Peg Grieve and J. Stewart, 11-3, 10-11, 11-4. J. Cluff and L. Hoggarth, Sea- 1 forth, won from Gladys Ryckman and Pat Skinner, 11-0, 11-1. Helen Dignan and Orville Lawson Exeter, won from Pat Southgate and I. McTavish, 11-9, L. Darroch and forth, won from and Bill Davis 11 Ladies’ ADDRESS AND PRESENTATION A social gathering to honor Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Francis who re- reeently retired from a farm on tihe second concession of Stephen and have moved to Exeter was held on Wednesday evening of last week. The school house at No. 3 Steplhen lent itself suitably for a real friendly and social occasion and accommodat­ ed over 100 residents of the second and third concessions. A real com­ munity spirit prevailed amongst the gathering and everyone heartily en­ tered into the entertainment. The school bell was rung at 8.3 0 calling everyone to their seats by Mr. Asa Penhale who acted as chairman. All joined in singing “O Canada” and the following program was given: readings 'by Mrs. C. W. Christie, Mrs. C. Walker, Mrs. James Willis Sr., Mr. George Penhale, who gave the same reading in the school near­ ly seventy years ago; Mrs. 'Fred Preszcator; piano solos by Misses Luella Stanlake and Leila Mollard; cornet solo by Allan’Penhale; mouth organ, selections by Murray and Uene Jory; tap Shirley Motz; violin Bill Stanlake; piano Stanlake and Miss L. 'by Casey and Maggie Jones, being Mr. and Mrs. .Hiram Shapton; chor­ uses by tihe school; selections, by a kitchen orchestra; “Taking the Cen­ sus” by Mr. .and Mrs. Asa Penhale; “The Train to Loontown” 'by Mr. am} Mrs. James Willis Jr., Percy Willis, Bill Stanlake, Jean and Leslie Park­ er and Marjorie Richard, Allen Ri­ chard and Aidwin Walker. Hilarty reigned supreme when a mock wed­ ding was staged by the following: bride, Preston Dearing; groom, Ray Jory; bridesmaid, Harold Penhale; groomsman, Earl Shapton; flower girl, Bruce Shapton; ring 'bearer. Gerald Dearing. To the strains of “Coming Thro’ the Rye” played by Mrs. Wilfred Shapton the bride was given away by Mr. A. Francis. Wil­ fred was was tor. Freston Dearing Joe.” Mr. and Mil’s, called to the platform. Mrs. S. Jory read an address and Jas. Stanlake and Wm. Preszcator presented them with a beautiful table lamp and re­ flector. Appreciative remarks were expressed by Mr. and Mrs. Francis. The following was the address: Exeter, Ontario April 6, 1938 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Francis: It was with deep, regret we learn­ ed that you were leaving us. You have filled a very prominent place in this community. And at all times you. were ready with a neighborly •hand. What one little girl said of Mrs. Francis can well be said of Mr. Francis, namely, “I shall miss Mrs. Francis when she leaves. She has been so good to me.” Even, although you are living in Exeter yon will be welcome at all times, as a staunch and well-tried neighbor. We could not allow this opportun­ ity to pass Without showing in some way our feeling of love and appre­ ciation for you. As a slight token of our esteem we ask you to accept these gifts. ■Our sincere wishes for Health and Happiness are yours, iSigned on behalf of Your Erlends & Neighbors ■Scott dancing iby selections by duet, Miss L. Mollard; duet Shapton, as the bride’s mother present at tlhe iceremony which conducted by Mr. Win. Preszca- Following the ceremony Mrs. sang “Old Black Francis were then Sea- and Sea- and J. McKenzie, Ryckman and Ken Hookey, Mr. Hugh Berry, Mr Mrs. George Hall, Reginald Paul, results, as fol- James Gerald Leon Paul, 11-4. E. Southgate, Sea- Gladys Rychman -8, 7-11, 11-10. Doubles Helen Dignan and Marion Gladman Exeter, won from J. Cluff and S. wood, 11-4, 2-11, 11-6. Isabel Kirk and Gladys Ryckman, Exeter, won from Lois Darrocih and Mrs. Stewart, 11-3,. 11-1, Disposed of Chattels of sale few 88 years of Jonathan Miller,Exeter of his weeks Mr North, held an auction effects on Monday. A ago Mr, Miller, who is age, had a couple of ribs fractured when his pony ran away, throwing him from his buggy, His house and real estate has been taken over by his son-in-law, Mr. Bred Hannon, of Cromarty.