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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1938-07-07, Page 6THURSDAY, JVLY 7th, 1038 TW EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE Round Trip Bargain Fares JULY 15th and 16th from E X E T E R to TORONTO Also to Brantford, Chatham, Goderich, Guelph, Hamilton, London, Niagara Falls, Owen Sound, St. Catharines, St. Marys, Sarnia, Strat­ ford, Strathroy, Woodstock. To stations Oshawa and East to Cornwall inclusive, Uxbridge, Lindsay, Peterboro, Campbellford, Newmarket, Colling­ wood, Meatord, Midland, North Bay, Parry Sound, Sudbury, Capreol and west to Beardmore. , For Fares, Return Limits, Train Information, Tickets, consult Nearest Agent See handbills for complete list of destinations T188B CANADIAN NATIONAL F— * ................................ .———.■■■ REPORT S. s. NO. 5, USBORNE | > Promoted to Grade 8, iSr. XV— Shirley Moir, Norman Johns. Promoted to Grade 7, Jr. IV—- Marion Kernick, Marie Heywood. Promoted to Grade 6, Sr. Ill— Gordon Johns, Marjorie Johns. Promoted to Grade 5, Jr. Ill— Kenneth Frayne, Wilbur Kernick. Promoted to Grade 4, Sr. II, Glen Fisher, Doris Westcott, Jack Hey­ wood, Donald Jeffery, Norma Moir, Marion Rundle. Promoted to Grade 3, Jr. II— Amelia Fisher, Glenn Jeffery, Frank Gregus, Margaret Runale, Promoted to Grade II, Sr. I—Don­ na McFalls, August Gregus. MAIL COURIER’S LONG SERVICE IS CONCLUDED BROTHERS INDUCT CLINTON MINISTER After 26 years of service as mail courier on R.R. No. 2, Granton, E. McDonald is retiring. Up until a re­ cent accident, he had never missed a day other than for bad weather, which only averaged two days a year. William Duffield took over the de­ livery. MRS. WILMER STANLEY, OF LUCAN, SUCCUMBS Mrs. Wilmer Stanley died at her home in Lucan on June 30th follow­ ing an illness of three months. Born on. the fourth concession, Biddulpli Township, she was the youngest dau­ ghter of the late Francis and Jane Sadler. Following her marriage, she resided on the 16th concession, Lon­ don Township, Four years ago Mr, and Mrs, Stanley retired to Lucan, Surviving are her husband, serious­ ly ill at the home; one son, Frank London Township and a daughter, Miss Edna. The funeral was held from the C. Haskett funeral home, Lucan on Saturday. Rev, L. Harris­ on, rector of Holy Trinity Church, officiated. Interment in St. James’ cemetery. The induction of Rev. Andrew7 Lane into the pastorate of Wesley- Willis United Church, Clinton, was unique in one respect. Three bro­ thers of the ministry participated in the service. Rev. W. P. (Lane, of North Street United Church, Goder­ ich, pledged the incoming minister and the congregation and addressed the minister, and another brother, Rev. J. D. Lane, of Knox Presbyter­ ian Church, Goderich, assisted in the service. The address to the congre­ gation was given by Rev. H. J. Ma­ honey, Brussels and Rev. H. Wilding a new minister at Holmesville, of­ fered prayer. The service was con­ ducted by Rev. A. V. Robb, of Blue­ vale, chairman of the Presbytery. report of s. s. no. a, stephen The following is the report of S.S. No. 2, Stephen. Promoted from Grade VI to Grade VII—Mary King, Vioja Rollings.’ Promoted from Grade V to Grade VI—Marion Grieve, Eileen Hodgins, Elaine Mitchell, Orville Rollings, Marion Wright. Promoted from Grade III to Grade IV—Frederick Tilley. Promoted from Grade II to Grade III — Norma Hodgins, Winnifred Mack. Promoted from Grade I to Grade II—Joyce Chambers, Ila Tilley, Don­ na Wright. Gertrude Reid, teacher ORGAN LAMP PAYS HONOR TO FORMER CHOIR LEADER Capt. Bedford Sailed the Seas, Anchored Inland k By W. ®L Johnston in the London Free Press There are few towns of the size of Exeter that have not among their citizens a good sized percentage of men and women who have borne the burden and heat of the day and are now living a quiet life. Such are known as retired farmers, pro­ fessional men or merchants but few inland towns have a retired sea cap­ tain. But Exeter has such a citizen gentleman who is still lively and fresh looking, is known as Captain Bedford, who sailed the Seven Seas and the Great Lakes before giving up his roving life for that of an un­ romantic landlubber/ •Capt. Bedford began his career as a stowaway from New York to Liverpool at the age of almost 13. Before he was 12, because of some disagreement in the family circle, he left home and worked hie way to New York. After two days in the hold he stowed himself on deck and the mate promptly told him he would throw him overboard to be food for the fish. He knew that according to law he would be returned to New York in the same vessel. Therefore he watched his chance to escape and then lived foi- two weeks on the back streets of Liverpool. ^uck if in your travelling bag NATIVE OF MITCHEI/L TO JOIN CORNELL STAFF Dr. William L. Malcolm, a mem­ ber of the advisory hoard of the Ro­ yal Military College, Kingston, Ont. and former Cornell graduate stud­ ent will become professor of civil engineering and director of Cornell University’s School of Civil Engin­ eering July 1, it was announced. A native of Mitchell, Ont., Dr, Malcolm graduated from Queen’s University, Kingston, and attended Cornell as a gradute student from 193'2 to 1937. A beautiful bronze organ lamp has bean placed in the Mitchel Unit­ ed church by the choir members in memory of their late leader, W. John Skinner. The lamp bears the inscription: “Ln Memory of our Be­ loved Leader, W. John Skinner, 193 3 to 193S, the Choir.” WJNCHELSEA The framers are busy building Mr. W. iF. Batten’s new steel barn. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Pooley and Irene, spent th© week-end with their friends in Toronto. Mr, and Mrs. Alf. Collier and Grace, of Kirkton, visited on Sunday with the latter’s parents Mr. and Mrs, H. Bailey. Miss Marion Pooley spent the week-end with Miss Dorothy Johns, of Elimvijle. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Foster and family, of St. Marys, called on Mr. and Mrs. Herman Foster on Sunday evening, Mrs. Freeman Horne spent one day last week with her parents Mr, and Mrs. P. Whitlock of Thames Road. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Delbridge and Bruce visited on Sunday with the former’s parents Mr, nad Mrs, Henry Delbridge of Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Foster at­ tended the Beatson-Foster wedding on Wedesday at Granton. Mr. and Mrs. George Godbolt and Gerald, of Centralia, visited on Sun­ day with Mr, and Mrs. Clarence Fletcher. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fletcher and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. B. M, Francis, of Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Brown, Mr, and Mrs. Bean and Arnot; Mr. and Mrs, Will Straffon, of 'Crosswell, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Day, Mr. and Mrs. John Fletcher of Exe­ ter called on relatives of this com­ munity on Sunday, The Bailey reunion was held at the home of Nelson Clarke on Fri­ day, July 1st. YOU PAY RENT YOU CAN BUILD Save your rent by investing it in a home. The new Dominion Housing Act enables you to do this. It will lend you 80% of the value of a home at only 5% interest if you have 20% in cash or property. When the house is completed you begin paying back the loan in small monthly instalments — just as though you were paying rent. When it is entirely repaid the house is yours. Let us give you this free booklet that describes the plan and illustrates ten beautiful low cost designs. Telephone us or drop into the office for your copy to-morrow. Huron Lumber Co. H3 acai* in strength of liniment. Prevents spill­ ing, yet is easily removed. RnblnMinard's freely to relieve any muscular palna or atiff- ncs, tore feet, rheumatic aches, etc- M REV. A. W. SHEPPARD RETIRES TO LONDON - Solo Afentu HcroU F. RUchit <SrQk,Ixi, Rev. A. Sheppard, who has been ‘minister of Egmondville Church for I the past two years, has retired from I the ministry and with Mrs. Sheppard ’ left on Tuesday for London. For some time Mr. Sheppard has not been in good health and he will spend some time in the London Hos­ pital. A brilliant student, speaker and preacher, Mr. Sheppard has fill­ ed a large place not -only in his own church, but in the community life of Seaforth, during his Egmondville pastorate, and he has many friends here who will sincerely hope for him a renewed health with which to en­ joy his retirement. —(Huron Expos­ itor) 13TH ANN L AL REUNION The 13th annual reunion of the Penhale-Snowden-Westlake families was held at Grand Bend with about 75 present. The oldest lady .present was Mrs. R. A. Penhale, St. Thomas, youngest girl, Alice Watson, Sea­ forth; youngest boy, Walter Turn­ er, Bayfield, and oldest man, R. A. Penhale, St Thomae. Harold Penhale of Bayfield, held the lucky ticket. The election of officers for the en- using year resulted: President, Ed­ win Hobson, St. Thomas; Vice-Presi­ dent, James Barnes, London and se­ cretary-treasurer, Mary Snowden, of Zurich. Pimples Kill Many a Romance The lives of many young people are made miserable when unsightly pimples break out on the face, neck and other parts of the body. The trouble is not so much physi­ cal pain, but it’s the mental suffer­ ing caused by the embarrassing disfigurement of the face. The quickest way to get rid of pimples is to improve tne general health by cleansing the blood of its impurities. Burdock Blood Bitters purifies th< blood. Get rid of the pimples by taking B.B.B. The T. Milburn Co., Ltd., Toronto, Ont. “MYSTERY GAS’’ TESTS Daring “Mystery Gas” tests which took place in six Canadian cities dur­ ing May have now been explained by an announcement that the ’mystery fuel was Canada’s new gasoline, the improved Blue Sunoco from which the colour had been removed during the tests to prevent idenification. Purpose of these tests, state offi­ cials of the Sunoco Oil Co., Limited, is to obtain from motorists unpreju­ diced opinions as to the improve­ ments which have been effected in Blue Sunoco. Conducted by an in­ dependent fact-finding organization, the teste were made by 106 9 motor­ ists chosen at random, driving prac­ tically all makes of cars. Each -car was drained of the gaso­ lines it had been using and refilled with the “mystery motor fuel.” Af­ ter each motorist .had given the gasoline a thorough test, the reports were collected and tabulated. The result was that 8 6 per cent, of the motorists reported that this "Mys- try Gasoline” gave a better perform­ ance than the gasoline they had been using, which totalled 30, including 13 premium-priced fuels, This new improved Blue Sunoco, now available to all motorists, is believed to be the first gasoline in Canada to be thoroughly tested and proven by motorists themselves be­ fore being placed on the market. are the best Counter Check Books made in Canada. They cost no more than ordinary books and always give satisfaction. We are agents and will be pleased to quote you on any style or quantity required. See Your Home Printer First It May Happen to You Vacation days are here, and would that we had the genii’s power to emblazon this message on the con­ sciousness of every motorist— May It Never Be Yours A wave of the hand, a kiss on the breeze, from the sweetest little pal in all the way—I stoo’d for some moments watching her—a .chubby little figure in blue and white—an extremely important little person on het way to. school. And then she turned the corner. Jit must have Ibeen about four o’clock—my mind has been sort of deadened since—when the .boss sent for me. “Bob” said he, laying his hand on my shoulder, “there’s been an accident and you’d better burry up to the house.” Well, there isn’t much more to tell. That little pal of mine—she —she wasn’t at the window watch- Penny a Bunch Out in the country he got a job picking water-cress at a penny a bunch. Being cheated at this, he was glad to return to Liverpool, hoping to be able to stow away once more on a vessel back to America. -Such a vessel was pointed out to him and watching his chance he slip­ ped on. board and hid among boxes below deck. When he came out of hiding he found they were in the Mediterranean and were bound for Australia. In Auckland, New Zea­ land, he spied an American vessel, The Hope. He applied for a posi­ tion and was accepted and began his apprentinceship. As a cabin boy he won the favor of the captain and spent a happy time 'Until he was 16. As a sailor he loved to run up the ropes to the top-gallant sail and learned to do it so rapidly that they nicknamed him The Squirrel. After 19 years’ sailing over the salt seas, Mr. Bedford returned to Canada and continued his sailing car­ eer on the Great Lakes. Before leav­ ing the’ ocean he had climbed the various steps from cabin boy, ordin­ ary seaman, able-bodied seaman up ■to Bosun’s (Boatswain's) mate. Af­ terwards through study and experi­ ence he attained to the rank of cap­ tain and for many years he com­ manded some of our finest fresh wa­ ter sailing vessels. When asked which he preferred, sailing on, hte lakes or the ocean, his answer was emphatic in favor of the ocean because of the greater room but then added, one might easily die of thrist O'Ut there. At one time the captaln| had a large and varied assortment of cur­ ios from many lands but many of these have disappeared owing to many changes of residence. However his collection is still interesting and is constantly added thereto through his artistic ability. His last produc­ tion, carved last winter, is a yoke of oxen, c'hain, plough and a plough­ man between the handles. At the present time he is at work on a tot­ em pole of a family of Skagway In­ dians. His finest production in woodwork is a miniature copy of The Flying Cloud, the swiftest sailing vessel, ever built. This vessel, built in Bos­ ton by Thomas McKay in 1851, is said to have had <t record of sailing 15,0 00 miles from New York to San Francisco, rounding the Horn on the voyage, in 73 days. ,The captain’s miniature ship is 92 inches long, beam 16 inches with a depth of 12 inches. The main mast is 72 inches high, foremast, 70 in. and the mizzen 68 feet. The captain was born in Bruce County more than 70 years ago a son of a business man. CROMARTY The Strawberry festival held on Tuesday night last at the church was a huge success. There was an abun­ dance of berries and all the choicest viands the tables were filled to over­ loading. The Brussels brass band, was in attendance and furnished excel- let music for the occasion. Mr. Herman Speare and family, of Toronto, visited at Mr. Jos. Speare’s over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Ivy Allen, of Brant­ ford, visited with friends and rela­ tives for a few days this week. * Mrs. Colwell of the village has gone to her daughter Mrs. Pym at Listowel to spend her holidays, The Scotch Of It ■■Overheard between a tailoi’ and a Scotchman who stood five feet ten: “Would you charge the same if >1 stood six feet six” asked the cus­ tomer. “Why, certainly, sir.” “How much more cloth would yon need?” “Roughly, about a yard.” “Then I’ll have the suit and the extra yard, too. It will make a pair of trousers for my wee son.” Silence is sometimes more potent than speech. THREE HIBBERT YOUNG MEN PLEAD GUILTY Three young men from Hibbert Township appeared in police court recently charged with theft of gaso- f line from a farmer. The three were Herman Wolff, of Hensail, working in Hibbert, George Chambers and Ray Chambers, Hibbert, brothers. They were charged with having stol­ en gasoline from the farm of Howard Wright who lives about three miles, west of Cromarty, in Hibbert Town­ ship. They pleaded guilty and were' given two years suspended sentence. The Only GM First she’s on your thoughts a lot, She has many ciharms; Soon she’s in your motor car; Then she's in your arms. Then she’s in your family; Oh, a lackaday! Then, of course, for evermore She is in your way.’ THE WORLD’S GOOD NEWS will come to your home every day through THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR An International Daily Newspaper it toeords tor you the world’s elean, constructive doints. The Monitor does not exploit crime or sensation; neither does it Ignore them, t ,<?eal,s. correctively with them. Features for bufiy imen and all ths family, including the weekly Magazine Section. The ChHstlan Science Publishing Society One Norway Street, Boston, Massachusetts subscription to (Hie Christian Science Monitor for a period of i e\r $8.00 u 6 months to.50 3 thbriths *2j5 I month 75cWednesday Issue, including Magazine Section: 1 year W.CO, «lswues Mo Name Addtoss Sample Copy ort PUfxMt ing for me as usual. For an instant I faltered. .It just seemed as tho’ something within me went dead and I bad to fight for breath. In a little time I went to the gate, just as I had that very morning. And I looked down the street as best 1 could. Right over there, a short block away, was where she turned the corner—and passed forever out of my life. Today, it was my little girl; to­ morrow, or next day, it will be some other little ,pal quite as dear. And so On and on—until the conscience of men shall cry a halt to' this 'pas­ sion for fast driving in localities where danger stares drivers plumb in the eye. Sales Tax is Off All kinds of Lumber is Lower in Price Bi C. Shingles Always on Hand A. J. CLATWORTHY Phone 12 Granton SHIPKA Rev. Mr. Lottery from Toronto will be the speaker next Sunday at xlO.30 a.m. at the United Church. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Sturdy, Ches­ ter and Reida, of Goderich, visited Sunday with relatives here. Mi’S. Geo; Keyes, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Brown from Detroit spent the week-end with relatives. Miss Violet Sharpe, of Auburn, has returned home for her holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Art Webb and family spent the week-end with relatives in Wheatley. Last Sunday being Missionary Sunday, a talk was given by Mr. Ed. Lamport. Donald Ratz, Stuart Sweitzer and Jack Ratz were successful in pass­ ing their Entrance examinations and on Wednesday evening of last week entertained their teacher Miss Alma Ratz to an ice cream party and presented her with a necklace. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Brown and Mrs. Geo. Keyes, of Detroit, visited over the week-end with relatives here. WHALEN (Crowded o*ut last week) Mr. and Mrs. Howard Morley, of Detroit, are holidaying with Mr. and Mrs. Win. Morley. , Mrs. Laverne Morley is attending her mother, Mrs. W. Foster, who is very ill. Mr. and Mrs. Melville Gunning and Mrs. Louise Gunning attended the Hogg Re-union in Exeter on Wed­ nesday. Mr. and Mrs. F, Parkinson and family were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. A. Chettick, Granton. Miss Eva Adrian spent the week end at Highgate. Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Johnson were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Johnson, The Sunday School picnic held at Grand Bend on Saturday was well attended. Dinner was served • at 12.30, Following the dinner MT, D. Johnson called the gathering to .order and thankeqL Re.v. and Mrs. Stewart for their loyalty to our people during the past five years, also expressing deep regret at their leaving our midst and extending best wishes for their future happiness in their new work. At this time Mr. and Mrs. Stewart were presented with a floor lamp and Lorraine a cup and saucer. Mr. Stewart expressed appreciation for the gifts. During the afternoon there were ball games and a line of sports tinder the direction of Messrs. E. Johnson, arid W. Hodgson. Shirley Squire spent Sunday with Florence Thomson, near Granton. Rev. Stewart gave his Farewell Message to this congregation on Sun­ day afternoon, Mr, and Mrs. Stewart and Lorrains leave for Tceswater on Tuesday. The induction of the Rev. John Faieonbridge was held in Cent­ ralia United Church on Wednesday evening. Several families from here attended. The smalt buyer of today may be the big buyer of tomorrow. ENJOY AN RANGE AS A SUMMER BREEZE ELECTRIC Here are the THRIFT PLAN details FREE — The installa­ tion of a 3-wire service and wiring to Elec­ tric Range is now be­ ing installed at no dost to the consumer on Ranges of 60 amperes or over capacity, re­ gardless of where the the range is purchas- ed. Tlris applies to the Village of Exeter only CHOOSE an electric range for cleanliness .. . there’s no flame —no soot—no. fumes. Pots and pans stay shiny new. Walls, ceiling and curtains keep fresh and immaculate. Choose an electric range because it’s cool.,, doesn’t raise kitchen temperatures even on the hottest days ... cooks the food, not you, Choose an electric range because women themselves have proved it is fast-cooking and thriftier ... be­ cause it ends drudgery ... because it makes every meal a success—a triumph of taste. And choose your new electric range now. It’s so easy to buy on the HYDRO Thrift Plan! Read the details now. Public Utilities Enjoy HYDRO . . . it belongs to you . For Rural Power Districts Ranges will be financed at 4 peir cent. Up to three years to pay. $20.00 allowance to each Hydro Rural Consumer (Summer Cottage users excepted) who purchases a NEW ELECTRIC RANGE at 60 amp. or more capacity. See your Rural Superintendent. 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