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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1938-05-12, Page 1'(■W.I.'aBlKW"’’ Iff ^0 I A ESTABLISHED 1873 EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 12th 1938 / 3 ,Sixty-Fourth Year 1! I • ••Made-to-Measure Suits THURSDAY, MAY 19th Mr. E. B. Neeb, Clothing Stylist, for The House of Stone, Toronto, will be at our store in person, Thursday, May 19th, to assist you in the selection of your new Sum mer Suit or Top-Coat. Well dressed men know and appreciate that in House of Stone Clothes they receive all that is to be desired, newest style, exclusive fabrics, fine tail oring and accurate fit, at very moderate prices, make it a point to visit our store on this date and inspect these cloths, whether you are needing a suit or not. It will be a pleasure to show you these Special Sale values. Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls’ Spring Coats 12 oz. bottle 23c. oz. bottle and 25c. Polishing Cloth both for CANNED PEAS 17 oz. this ........ RINSO Large Package 3 tins 25c AYLMER TOMATOES' 9 i:ne It. No. 2 squat tin ..................... « U113 lvV STRAWBERRY JAM St. Williams, 32 oz jar ......... Cavil each 22c at Bargain Prices Our Spring Coats are going fast at these bargain prices. Come early while there is a good range to choose from. Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls’ Summer Dresses The new Summer Dresses are now in stock. We are featuring particularly the well known Martha Washington brand in many styles and fabrics. Colors absolutely ly guaranteed. Rain Capes for Spring and Summer A good rain cape is a necessity for this time of year. We have them in a good Quality for Ladies’ Misses’ and Girls’ in popular colors. Knitted Suits and Dresses for Summer Wear Knitted Suits will be very popular for the coming season. We have new styles for Ladies and Misses in the well known Monarch Brand House Dresses on Sale at 49c Four dozen House-Dresses, our regular 75c. quality to clear in a hurry at 49c. We have a large stocks of Children’s Play Suits, Shorts, Slacks, Ankle Socks, etc., ready for the hot weather. GET OUR PRICES ON LINOLEUMS — RUGS — CONGOLEUMS CURTAINS — NETS, ETC. Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday Royal York Orange t’ekoe Tea 1-2 Stainless Steel Paring Knife Free lb Ovv 4 cakes 23c For Fine Furniture and Woodwork I I MUSICAL FESTIVAL More Than 1,400 Contestants the that was was SURPRISE SOAP An Old Favorite . AYLMER SOUPS O Tomato or Vegetable .......... O llllo faUU PINEAPPLES—Now at their best and ait the lowest prices in years pound tin 43c. 2 pound tin SPECIAL HAWES — A hard lasting Floor Wax 73c Your Superior Store 1 1 .Special Hog and Cattle Meeting MONDAY, MAY 16th 9.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Standard Time TOWN HALL, EXETER J Reduced Prices on COLEMAN STOVES PURINA Chick STARTENA NOW $3.00 PER CWT. SEE US FOR TINSMITHING AND PLUMBING GLO-COAT Buy one pint at the regular price and get 1-3 pt. free ALL FOR 59c. Wax with 5 oz. free.......59c. D. C. W. ENAMEL quarts...................79c. pts........................ 43c. See these lovely colors Mangel and Turnip Seed in Bulk 40 and 60 Watt Electric Light Bulbs at 10c. each Poultry Supplies and Harness Requirements Traqu air’s TINSMITHING Phono 27 Hardware PLUMBING We Deliver SECOND ANNUAL SONG & DANCE T> T TT TT “E* JXJD V U Ju Presented by MISS E. GOODING to be held in Leavitt’s Theatre, Exeter Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday MAY 16, 17, 18 ADULTS 35c.; CHILDREN 25c The musical festival held by the public school pupils of South and East Huron in James Street United Church Friday evening and all day Saturday had more than 1400 con testants while the total attendance at the four sessions reached a total of more than 3,000 persons. Alto gether there were 445 entries and the adjudicator Mr. E. W. G. Quantz, of London, commented on the won derful talent in this district and the opportunities that the boys and girls of the rural districts have today. Mr. Quantz stated that it was in James Street Methodist Church he first played a pipe organ. He then eleven years of age and lining with his parents in the parson sage at Elimville. Mr. Quantz had a very difficult task as in a number of the classes there were over "ty contestants all singing the same pieces. The Friday evening session menced before eight o’clock and the pupils from Exeter, Clinton and Sea forth schools participated, 12 choirs taking part. It was well on to mid night before the program was com pleted. The festival .began early Saturday morning with one-room schools from Usborne, Stephen hnd Tuckersmith competing. In the evening schools from Winchelsea, Grand Bend, Hen sail, Dashwood and Crediton were in competition. Inspector E. C. Beacom was present and presided at some of the sessions. He stated that every school in Usborne and all but one school in Stephen have mus ical instruction. The musical fest ival was under the supervision of Mr. W. R. Goulding and the music supervisors who prepared the pupils were: Miss Beatrice Green, Clinton; M'iss Mabel Turnbull, Seaforth; Mr. Douglas Gill, Grand Bend; Mr. Law rence Wein, Crediton; Mr. Sam Ren nie, Hensail and Mr. Goulding. The awards were as follows: Town Schools — der 10 Louise Case, (Seaforth, 87; McMaster, Seaforth, 85. Boy’ solo, under 1'0 — Bobby Tay lor, Clinton, 89; Donald Haddy, of Clinton, 86; Donald' (McKay, Sea forth, 86; Donald Easton, Exeter, 85; Billie Sproule, Seaforth, .85. Choirs—Exeter, 81; Clinton, 81; Seaforth, 77. ■Girls’ duet, under 110 — Luella Hopper and Edna Gallop, Seaforth, 87; Marguerite Pickard and Maxine McDonald, Exeter, 86; Mane Hol land and Rose Arnold, Clinton, 82; Doris Ferguson and Louise Case, of Seaforth, 82. Boys’ duet, under 10 — Donald McKay and Buddie Smith, Seaforth, ;8’-5. iChoirs, grades 3 and 4 — Sea forth, 82; Exeter, 81; Clinton, <80. Girls’ solo, 10 and over — Jean Morgan, Clinton, 89; Eileen Sutter, Clinton, 88; Kathleen Holmes, Sea forth, 88; iMargaret Rozell, Clinton, 88; Lois Clarke, Exeter, (86; Joan McMaster, Seaforth, 86; Joan Cun ningham, Seaforth, 8'6. _• Boys’ solo, 10 and 'over — Doug las Andrews, Clinton, 87; Albert Venuss, Seaforth, 87; Terry Maguir, Clinton, 86; Keith Gordon, Exeter, 85. ■Choirs, grades 5 and 6 — Clinton 89; Seaforth, '87; Exeter, 81. Girls’ duet, 10 and over — Mar garet Pathic and Kathleen Holmes, Seaforth, 90; Marie Ellwood and Lois Draper, Clinton, 90; Lucy Ell wood and Mary Clancy, Clinton, 89; Mildred Heard and Margaret C.osens, Clinton, 89; Audrey Scott and Mar garet Taylor, Clinton, 87. Boys’ duet, 10 and over — Jack Cook and Ronald Scott, Clinton, 87; Charles Arnold and Tom Steep, of Clinton, 87; Dawson Goulding and Bobby Davis, Exeter, 86; Tom Lep- piugton and Charles Thpmpson, of Clinton, 86; Maxwell Carter and Bob Steep, Clinton, 84; George Hilde brandt and Harrison Sproule, Sea forth, 84; Donald Wood and Albert Venuss, Seaforth, 84. Choirs, grades 7 and 8 — Clin ton, 88; Seaforth, 87; Exeter, 85. Rural 'School choir — Kirk- 2, Stephen, 87; No. 3, No. 6, Stephen, 86; twen- C01K- Girls’ solo, Edna Gallop, Seaforth, Jean nn- 89; 1 ■'"irr-.'i-rr—— , EXETER COUNCIL Monday, May 9th,1938 A regular meeting of the Munici pal Council was held. Absent Coun cillor Southcott through illness, The minutes of the meeting held April 27th were read and adopted on mo tion of Councillors Dignan and Tuckey. Correspondence was read as fol lows: A letter from the Minister of National Revenues regarding copy of resolution as submitted re trans port of goods from one point of the United States to another point over Canadian highways. Filed, A letter from Mr. H. W. Henay, of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind regarding James Campbell of the Exeter Tea Room- Ordered filed, Mr. Ulric Snell, of .Snell Bros & Co. addressed the council asking that the concrete cubbing south of their driveway be removed so as to give a clear view when cars are parked at the gas pumps m front of their property. The council will in vestigate. Mrs. N. J. Dore, of the local Hor ticulture Society asked aid from the council in regard to the approaching Flower Show. A grant of twenty- five dollars was made on motion of May and Tuckey. Committees report regarding the lighting of lanes and rear of busi ness places be referred to the busi ness men of the municipality or property owners. Motion by Dignan and May. A discussion regarding the muni cipal council taking over the fair ground property for the season and placing the same under control of the arena committee was considered, the arena committee to have com plete control of the athletic sports, etc., as agreed to. That a grant of $5 0 be made to, the Agricultural So ciety as rent for the use of the grounds. Motion by Tuckey and May. Carried. The Road and Bridge committee reported that probably road gravel would be delivered on Wednesday of this week. The following accounts were read and ordered paid: J. M. Roberts, County Clerk $5.25; B. W. F. Beav ers, supplies $17.31; Provincial Treasurer of Ont., per Dept, of Health $1.06; Ed, Lindenfield, street (broom $1.50; W. C. Pearce, balance salary 1937-3(8 $15; E. J. Coombes, labor $7.00; John Stire, labor $7; Wm. Andrew, labor $17.85. Direct Relief—William Hatter $3.15; Jones & May $9.7'0; R'ollie Motz $4.50; R. G. Seldon $10.00; C. Tanton, Ideal Meat Market $2.10; M. Walker Passed on motion of Dignan May. Carried. Adjournment by Tuckey. Jos. Senior, Clerk. PRESENTED WITH PIN At the London Lions Ladies’ Night at the Hotel London Friday evening last Mr. Sandy Elliot, vice-presi dent of the Exeter Lions Club, on behalf of the president Dr. W. E. Veekes was presented with a beauti ful Lions President pin set with pearls. In a draw for prizes Mr. G- Wright won a handsome smoking stand. TO GRADUATE iMiss Reba M. .Simmons will e one of the eleven nurses who will graduate from the Stratford Gener al Hospital on June 1st. The grad uation exercises will be held in the auditorium of the Stratford Colle giate Institute. The afternoon ex ercises will be followed by an invi tation dance at the Country Club in the evening and the members of the graduating class will be entertain ed by the Stratford Nurses Alumnae. li is RETURNS FOR BICYCLE Harold Steep, aged 14, of London, a couple of weeks ago was on way on a bicycle to visit with his grandparents in Clinton when he was caught in the rain at Exeter. He left his bicycle at the side of the road and secured an auto ride to Clinton. Constable Norry located the bicycle and finding a London li cense on it he came to the conclus ion the bicycle had been stolen and he got in touch with the London police. Harold- turned up Tuesday morning to take the bicycle back to London with him. RUG CONTEST WINNERS In the congoleum rug guessing contest Mr. Lyle Worden, of Staffa, won the rug that was given away by Southcott Bros, the correct num ber being 178 6 and Mr. guess being 1785. four persons were numlber was 19 60 handed in 1938. Hy. Coates, Centralia, Miss Marion Pooley, Winchelsea, Mrs. Wells, Exeter and W. A. < Exeter. Another number submitted as a tie breaker nearest to guess the number will se cure the rug. Worden’s At Jones & May tied. The correct and four .persons They were Mrs. Laverne Coleman, will be ■ and the LEAGUE ORGANIZED Exeter Fails to Enter Team Lack of enthusiasm on the part of players and supporters is the reason given for Exeter not entering a team, in the Huron-Perth Baseball League. At a meeting of the executive held in Hensail Monday night Exeter was represented but it was decided not to enter a team. League grouping of teams and a schedule of games for the 1938 season was drawn up. There are two groups arranged. The northern group comprises the towns of Clinton, Goderich and Mitchell and the villages of Blyth, Hensail and Zurich. The south group com prises the villages of Ailsa Craig, Lucan, Crediton, Lieury and Cent ralia. Last year there was a juv enile grouping and Exeter was again prepared to enter such a group but as there were no other teams to en ter the juvenile group was dropped. The opening games will be played on May 24th. .Schedule will be printed next week. MOTHERS’ DAY Caven Presbyterian Church Mothers’ Day was observed in Caven church both m the Sunday School and at the morning service of public worship. In the Sunday School the devotional period was conducted by the teen age girls’ class who directed attention to some of the mothers in the Bible and mothers of men famous in history. Misses Ethel and Irene Kydd sang a duet appropriate to the occasion. There was a large attendance at the service in the Church where a choir of children led the praise and rend ered two anthems. Arthur Hudson son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mitchell and James Donald, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Oke were presented for baptism. In the sermon Mr. Hill called attention to Susanna Wesley, mother of John Wesley and also dir ected attention to the phraise “Mother Church” as indicating that the church serves as a mother to the faithful. Main Street United Church 75C. and Grand Bend Circuit Invites Gcsto Minister At a joint congregational meeting held in the Greenway Church, an unanimous invitation was extended to Rev. Clarence Beacom, of Gesto, tc become the next minister of the Grand Bend pastoral charge. Mr. Beacom will succeed Rev. J. B. Moore who seeks a change of pas toral relationship after four years of ministry on this charge. One-room ton, ,87; No. Stephen, 86; 1, Usborne, 85; No. 14, Stephen, No. 6, Tuckersmith, 85; No. 3, borne, 85; No. 12, Stephen, 85. Girls’ Kerslake, 87; Nora Wilds, Boys’ solo, 88; Stanley Morgan, 87; Ford, 86. Girls’ duet, under 10 - - Maida Richards and Dorehe Baker, 87; Alice Taylor and Donna Webb, 37; Helen White and Gloria White, 86; Marjorie Parker and Doro.hty Mc Dougall, 84. Boys* duet, under 10 — Eldoti (Continued on Page Four) No. 85; Us- solo, under 10 —• lleiie ; Lucinda Dinney, 86; 85. under 10 — Jack Cann Knowles and Grant Calvin Wein and jack GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY Surprise for Mr. and Mi’s. J. Sims A surprise celebration was held for Mr. and Mrs. Jonah Sims at the home of their daughter Mrs. C. L. Wilson on Tuesday, the occasion be ing their golden wedding anniver sary. A family brothers and sisters of Mrs. Sims together with their families num bering in all about 60 was held. A picnic dinner and supper was serv ed. This was the first family gath ering that has been held )by, them and some of the relatives met for the first tune. It was a happy oc casion and it was decided to make a family reunion an annual event. Mr, Sims was married fifty years ago to Eliza Brokenshire with Rev. John Veale officiating. They lived first at Crediton; then on a farm on the Crediton road befo're moving to eter eighteen years ago. three children, William, Mrs. Wilson, all Mrs. Sims were address read by purse of money Sim’s eldest sister, Among those who were present for the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Nor man Brokenshire and family, of St. Thomas; Mr. and Mrs. Cyhis Lucas and Edith, Mrs. Marjorie Lucas, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bennett, Mr. and Mrs. Lome Lucas and family, all of At wood; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Broken shire, of Crumlin; Mr. Mark Brok enshire, of Dashwood; Mr. and Mrs, Mervin Brokenshire, of Hagersville; Mrs. Annie Brokenshire and Mrs. Baskerville, of Centralia; Mr. and Mrs. Arva Brokenshire, Mr. and Mrs. Horatio Reynolds, Mr. Lewis Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Silas Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Hodgins, all of London; Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Brown and Ross, of Crediton; Mr. and Mrs. Whitney Brokenshire, of Zurich. We join with many friends in extending congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Sims and wish for them many more years of health and hap piness. gathering of the Ex- are and and There Ted of town. Mr. presented with an Mrs. Wilson and a presented by Mrs. ■, Mrs. M. Lucas. 10 Only three days left in which to secure ybur Furniture Bargains at Hopper’s Great Sale. FIRST RETURNS Last week creditors in the estate of the late C. B. Snell received their first payment amounting to fifteen cents on the dollar. For the past nine years Mr. John Rowe has been the administrator of the estate and during that time $15 00 has been paid off of the mortgages, the pre ferred accounts have all been paid m full, the remaining creditors hav ing received 15 per cent, still several properties to ed of. Mr. Rowe, who handling the affairs, has very fine showing and is gratulated on<t’he made, sufficient funds to pay off a stantial additional amount/ At the morning service m the Main St. United church on Sunday last three children were presented for the rite of baptism as Elizabeth Ann Balkwill, Ruth Milliken, Kathleen Webber. A Mothers’ Day There are be dispos- has made to be success he We understand there is been a con- has still s UN Races 22nd, grati- be started in the var- Eleven horses have in the 2.IS class and race will be lookd for A SPLENDID ENTRY Entries to the Exeter Stake to be held Wednesday, June closed last week with a very fying entry. About forty-five of the best horses to be seen on the tracks this year will ious events, been entered a real snappy with such outstanding horses as the following entered: Vester Bars with a mark of 2.05 5; Peter Bidwell 2.09%; Sandy Signal 2.095 and oth ers .equally as good. Dr. Miller has been secured to handle the races and as he has handled most of the out standing races in this district racing fans should be assured of a good racing card. LAID TO REST The funeral of the late Mrs. Wil liam C. Shepherd, of London, who died in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Sun day, May 1st, was held to the Ex eter cemetery Wednesday afternoon Of last week and was largely attend ed. A private funeral service was held at the Geo. E. Logan & Sons Funeral Chapel followed by a public service in First St. Andrew’s United church London after which the re mains were brought to Exeter. Rev. J. Y. MacKinnon conducted the rites assisted by Rev. M. A. J. Waters. The pall bearers were Everett Wright, Bert Blackwell, Claude Mc Callum, Ivan Smith, John MacDon ald and Percy Collyer. Mifes Gor don Howe, of Toronto, spent the week-end with Miss L. M, JeckelL Mrs. Howe and daughter Helen Howe, and Mr. and Mrs. follows: Marion Mildred program featured the afternoon service in the Sunday School. Four children read ‘the dramatization of Susanna Wes ley, her son John Wesley and the Wesley home, those taking part be ing Doris Webber, Betty Elliott, Archie Weber and Roy Kirk. A duet “Tell Mother I’ll be There” was sung by Kathleen and Lillian Kestle. A male quartette comprising Rev. Mr. Elliott, Harold and Gerald Skin ner and Frank Wildfong sang “Will You Answer Mother’s Prayer To night?” Mr. Beavers, the superin tendent presided. At the evening service Rev. Mr. Elliott gave a Mothers’ Day address his theme be ing “The Mother of Jesus.” Beauti ful floral decorations adorned pulpit. James St. United Church the tlie on Mothers’ Day was observed in James Street United Church Sunday. There was an exceptional ly large turnout at the morning ser vice and most of those present were wearing a flower in honor of mother. A quintette was sung by Misses Helen Penhale, Pearl Wood, Mrs. Goulding, Walter Gutbush and A. Faucett. A Baptismal service was held and seven children were pre sented for baptism. The children being, Robert William Melville Down Nancy Diane Cudmore, Patricia Ruth Kerslake, Hugh Arthur Rundle, Dalton Maxwell Skinner, Irvin Jos lin Ford, Ethel May .Sillery. The pastor Rev. Mr. Page, preached an excellent sermon in keeping with the occasion. A special service by the Sunday School was held in the auditorium in the afternoon. The theme of the service was the mother of John Wesley and a printed program was used. A reading was given by Miss Irene Van Camp and a drama depiat- ing life in the Wesley home was giv en with Mrs. Page very ably taking the part of the Mother; Mr. Garnet Hicks as reader Dawson Goulding as John Wesley and assisted by sev eral other pupils. Robert Rakes’ di plomas and seals were presented to the scholars with a perfect attend ance during 1937. Altogether 53 seals and diplomas were presented. At t'iie evening service a young people’s choir led the service of song and in addition to two num bers a girls chorus Shng a selection. The pastor preached a splendid ser mon on 'The Old Fashioned Mother* Read E. R. Hopper’s ad on page 3