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EX.ETER„ -ONTARIO, THURSDAY NOV. 8, - 1923
July saw the ,gold milneseof .Northern Corner Orrtaaiia ,reach the pinunacle of produc--
Bananas have gone. up 3 per cent,
Probably dueto that awful soit:g,
as
Old Dobbin may have been as slow
a turtle, but he didn't turn turtle.
lMcre falls worry about the rattle
in their cars than the rattle in their
brains.
Quite a .number of young people
seem to think th(e'onl•y way to become
a star 5,a to stay out all nigiht,
Dancing teachers are looking for a
device to keep dancers apart and so
we recommend limburger cheese and
onions.
Fail wheat en Ontario is making an
excellent showing, taking the' acreage
as a whole. Bruce and. Huroncom-
plaien of the presienrce ,of the Hess-'
Lan fly.
The following lines contain more of
truth than poetry; 0 (blest its he who
does not fuss, when he receives a bill
from us, but promptly sends the a-
mount wherewith to straighten his ac-
count; but doubly blest •w that good
frien11, who waits not till a bill the
send, but knoweng his subscript'ion's
due sends ere the money to renew.
Some people have the idea that if
they find an article it is the proper
thing to wait to pee if it is ativertiesed,
The laws of our and state that if an
article is found and the, finder does not
take steps to and iertiis.e tile; same he
may be proceeded against for theft.
Finding does not complete ownership
especially when the article found is
worth more than cost of advertising.
Few realize the exterttratnd value cf
the metallic wealth' of Ontario. To 31st
December last the province had pro-
duced $6761000,000 worth, made up as
follows :—Salver, $220,800,000; pickle,
$176,700,000; gold, $108,300,000; pig
Iran, $84,800,000; copper, $60,800,000;
other metals, $24,600,000. The pote,n-
tial mining lands comprise 285,000
square miles.
" ki'tive world's total holdings of mon-
etary gold (for money purposes) now
total £9,000,000,000. Another $10,-
00%000,000 000,000 of this precious metal is
tied. up in jewelry, etc. In other words
there is only about $10 of gold Inaba
worldfor ev
es man. woman and
child.
Ards Yet we confidently concentrate
la this $10 system our whole scheme
of value and measures of values. That
requires a lot of •s,elf hypnotism—of
whack, however, there's never a scar-
city.
THE CHURCH AND THE ADVER-
TISING BUSINESS
is the Church Bodine .out at last
what the breakfast food and automo-
bile manufacturers, the cigarette mak-
ers and the talking machine, companies
have know for a long time— that it
pays to advertise? One denomination
has at least, for the Protestant Epos -
copal Church of the Uneted Staetes at
two, important conferences this week
has endorsed unanimously the use of
the advertising . columns of the press
for general church advertising as well
as for evangelistic purpros;es. It de -
ceded, moreover, to give, the action im-
mediate effect, and the Headquarters
News Bureau of the Church has been
requested to add at once to hie staff
an expert in advertising copy for the
use. of be various dioceses and parish-
es throughout the country.
DR. JOHN WARD
CHIROPRACTOR & OPTOMETRIST
HAS MOVED TO
MAIN STREI.T, SOUTH, of Y.P.C.A.
EXETER
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tion in. their history., The output of
the yellow metal was at the rate of
$25,000,000 a year. Porcupine's share
was • $1,820,000, a ,northern writer esti-
mates, Kirkland Lance255,000. Ad-
ded to this is the output of Cobalt ,and
Lorraine ,silver mines around a million
ounces and the n,ickle-copper produc--
ductiron of three borer Sudbury mimes.
Local News
There will be a humorous play and
a Wand Drill. at the. High, School Corn
menc'ement on. Friday Nov, 9th.
The ?fain Street Methodist Church.
will hold no sexv'iice on Sunday even-
ing because of the ianini,versary of the
James Street Church.
Arte. and Mrs. Thos, Clarkemoved
from Usborne to Exeter last week, and
are now comfortably domiciled in theix
hone, recently Parches eal from Mrs.
Pickard, We welcome them to town,
1Ir. and Mrs. Sam'l Haynes of St.
Marys announce the engagement of
their daughter Eva Estella, to Mr,
Harvey Cutt, son of Mr. and Mrs. john
Cutt of Gode•nirch, the• marriage to take
place in November.
The Sunday School Class of Miss
Greta Harness gathered at her home
on, Friday evening last .and presented
her with a beautiful ivory set as a gift
of remembrance and esteem, prior to
her departure from Exeter..
Ma and Mrs. Alex., Gourley an.•
nounce the engagement of t their
daughter, .Lillian J. to lelr. Nelson
-Roach 'son of Mr. and Mrs. James
R,oacli, Lewiston, the marriage to take
place about the middle of November,
?Mrs. A Dearing iwhile wringing
clothes at the Central, Hotel Monday
accertentally had the top of the little
finger on her left hand taken off by 1
getting it caught in the cogs of the
wringer. The accident was a painful
one and she will be off duty for a
time, 1
,A Church parade of all the local i
veterans of the Great Wax will be
held next Sunday morning, November
1111, to the Traevitt Memorial Church,
The service will commence at 10.45
am. in order that two minutes of �i1-•
once may be fittingly.. observed at • 11
o'clock. I
Make It Early
That Sitting For
Your ._ ,
Christmas
h
hot.
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GVP
NOVEMBER is the
month that we can give
you the best attention.
Photographs
hot r
og apps
12 Presents
Think of the economy.
Make an . Appointment
TO -DAY
J. G7
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Photo Stu. io.
Exeter, Ont.
On Friday ,evening last a busload of
young people from Landon; arrived at
thehomeeaf Mr. and! Mrs. Gordon Hey
wood, Usborne, as a surprise. ;]Tarty,
About a cozen youjog people from
the surreundiung neighborhood also
gathered with them, and a mast en-
joyable time 'was spent by all.,
On, Sunday nightt he car, of Mr, Ed-
gar Rundle in same manner, skidded on
the .wet and slippeery road, and jumped
the curb, breaking off the iron tie post
in front of R. IN. Rowes furniture
store. The front of the car was badly,
damaged, but fortunately the occupants
of the car escaped with oniyae shaking
,up,
DALE—SANDERS. ,
A pretty wedding was solemnized at
the home of Mrs. McCrea, 'Toronto,
on October 27, when M.sa Stella, on-
ly daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ,Sidney
Sandere of town betcam•e the bride of
Mr, Robert Dale of Toronto They
were attended -by Mr. and, Mrs. McCrea
The• Advocate. joins with their many
friends in wishing the happy couple
the best of good wishes.
WAY—ROSS. -
A. quiet wedding took place at the
James Street parsonage on Saturday
eventing last at 7.30 o'clock, when Mr.
Charles Way of Sown was married to
Vers. May Ross daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Wm. C. Riv,er, The ceremony
was performed by Rev. W. E. Don-
nelly, the contracting parties being un-
attended. They will take up their
resedeace in the dwelling recently va-
cated by Mr. Thos. Pryde on Albert
street,
SANDI;;IS ;8e CRI.ECH
Rev, Donnelly preached in Clinton
on Sunday ,evenilrng, •
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Blayney have
rnaved back :,ta Toronko to spend the
winter. -
Miss Wares bas taken a position as
book-keeper with - the Ross Taylor
Company:
Mrs. Richard Murphy is confined to
her bed with pleurisy and under the
doctor's caret
A Spiritual Conference, fn connec-
tion with the Meeting of Exeter Dis-
trict, will be held at Crediton on.
Thursday, November 8th. Rev. W. E
Billson, President of London 'Confer-
eeme, and Rev. Frank Langford, Gen-
eral Secretary of Religious Education
will be the Leaders in. the ;SFirettal
Conference, ,A large attendance - of
delegates le expected from each cir-
cuit in the Djstr ict,
MOTHER'S ALLOWANCE BOARD.
The County of Huron Mother's Al-
lowance Board has been re -appointed
and es composed of the following,—
County Clerk Holman of God.erich,
Chairman; Mr. A. T. !Cooper, Clinton,
Secretary; Major Hayes of Seaforth,
Mrs, Dr. Fowler of Clanton,; Mrs. W,
A. McKim, Goderich, members. All
communications for information or
blanks for application should he made
to the chairman orrLsecretary. No• ex-
pense s necessary in connection with
applications, etc„ as the Board ran- I
dere its servicies fee. t
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PLOUGHING COMPETITION. ,
We had quite a fall of snow last
sary Services
week, but ung the
in a day or � - „
tvvn, end during 'the week end con- JYi'
siederable rain fell, and milder weathez
ftellowed. -
At the •A.sseees in God,ericlrl last week
Jphn Jardine, charged with attempted JamesStreet
rape. was sentenced to 'three years in.
penitentiary ; and Jonathan Bentley was
convicted of indecent assault and was
sentenced to three months in jail. rhe
father of the girl, who is under four-
teen years of age, was brought, all the
way from New Brunswick to give
eved,ence as to her age.
DI•ED FROM LOCKJAW.
Edward Munn, aged 8 years, eon of
Mr. Robt. Munn of near Hensail, deed
in the Victoria Hospital, London on
efo.adav of !lockjaw from which• he
had suffered for a few days. It devel-
aoed from a cut,
TWO CARS IN MISHAP.
On Tuesday evening Mr. Trueman
Elliott going south in his touring car
'intended to turn around on Main at
'at James street, but stopped to let
a northbound car go past. To finish
the turn l e swung, out just n time
to be hitt ;broadside by the coupe of
Mr. Gib. Dow, wtvo thought that Mr,
Elliott'e car was parked there. Beyond
bent fenders and a damaged runreng
board ,no harm was clone.
The Usborne: and Stephen - Junior
Farmers' Improvement Association in
five acre competition on owners farms.
far a. $25 trophy as first prize, fio ire
won three years in succession, re -
suited as 1oaaows,-
1st year won by Elgmn Rowcliffe 1
2nd year won by Harold Jeffery
3rd year won by °lever Rawcliffe
This year won by Victor Jeffery,
The .other two prizes are $7 and $:6 ,
respectively in cash, won this year by
Earl Shapton and h1Ldrton Luther. ;
The judge was Mr. McLean, a gov-
ernment judge. Great :interest was ta1
-
ken by the boys and a good deal of ,
hard work was done, by them. The fol-
lowing shows the method of scoring',
and the scores of the three winners,—
Possible Score—Crown 20,, straight-
cess 15, shape of land size of furrow 25
jointing and packing 20, finish 20. To-
tal 100
Victor. Jeffrey's Score was, 18, 14,
23, 19, 17 1-2; 'Total 91 1-2.
Earl S:hapton's score -17, 12 1-2, 21
17,83 1-2.
i 1b " Total ton Luther's score, -16 13 1 4,
22, 15 16 1-2; Total '83.
BOARD OF EDU,CATION.
'The Board of Education met Mon-
day evening, with six members present
and four members, Messes. Medd, May,
nigher, and Grieve absent. The min-
utes of the putevu(olus regular and spec-
ial neeetings wiere read and approved.
Mr. Payne reported , a satisfactory
ariattgemcnt and the presentation of
tee prizes; for licld day. .
Principal Wethey of the Pli'gh School,
reported an 'enrolment of 198, that the
arra,rlge tents for the Commencement
Exercises on the 9th were completed,'
that Inspector Rogers would be here
on the 15th and 16th, and that slight
re -arrangement of the cloak rooms was
advisable, By order of the Board the
Building and Grounds Committee ate
to look after same.
Principal Howard of the Public
School' .reported that the attendance
and work of the school had been badly
broken into by sickness, that the gar-
dee and planes had been prepared for
winter.
Public School Inspector Tom's re
port was reviewed in, detail. Ibis sug-
gesticen that certain blackboards were
in need of attention, was referred to
the Building and Grounds committee:
A few accounts were, passed.
For the sake of variilety, the :chairman
asked ;that the •wi(c•e-chairntarn,'Rev. A.
A. Tramper, take the "chair en the ev=e
ening of the Cottttnrencement Exercises,
wheal, Mr. Trunaper ooanserotedto do.
Further d'uscussioln took place" as to
ways auvmean
s to, ,provide
accommo-
dation.
o
-
dation, The Board will meet•„th'e In-
spector ,ore the occasion of hes'•visit to
the school, Nov. 15th.
K, MacFaul, Sec,
DEATH OF D. S. iTAI'Ts
There died in Detroit Hospital on
Thursday last, Mr. David S. Tait, a
former well-known resident of Exeter,
at the age of 56 years. Mr. Tait had
been in rather poor health for some
time and a. short tierce ago he lyase a£ --
flirted with numerous carbuncles,
which, poisoned his system and fol-
lowing an operation for same he suc-
cumbed to the trouble. The deceased
was born Sax Exeter and all his early
days were spent here. After leaving
school he learned tailoring in the es-
tablishment of the late James Pickard'
and followed the. trade for a. number
of years. After leaving Exeter he
went to St. Paul, Minn, where he
conducted a saloon for a number of
years, and later was on the postal
delivery service in Detro,:It for a num-
ber of years. When a young man he
took a deep interest in, all legitimate
sports and took an actuewe. ,part in near;
iy all of them. "L,ock'ie," as he was
familiarly known to .all chis _old friends
was a pretty fair sprinter in his day
and theme were few that could suc-
cessfully compete eveth hire in a hun-
dred, yard dash,` He is survived, by one
son Clair of Portland, Oregon; one
aster, Mrs. A. Laminae, of Detroit,
and two half sisters, •'vers Chrilstie
ter.,
of town, and Mrs. Ed. Howard
of- London. The remains were brought
here for - bur• isl, the funeral taking
place from the home of Mr. E. J.
Christie to the Exeter- Cernet:ery on
Saturday, at being of a private ,nature,
MAIN STREET ANNIVERSARY.
On Sunday last, despite the rainy
weather, large congregations attend. -
ad the anneversary services of Main
Street Mreth,odist hunch, when the
pastor, Rev.Clysdele, preached both
ntorning and evening. Th•e choir was
augmented by members c2 other local
choirs, axed the ,excelle,nt music added
much to the services.' The lames St,
cbterclt withdrew their evening service
in favo's• of the: sister church. The
morning sermon wa.s on the subject of
"Jesus and His aelration to the church”
and the evening • subject was, "Jesup,
the Universal -Christ" thetext being
from 'Hebrews, 13-8, "Jesus . Christ,
the same yesterday, - to -day, and for-
ever." From this text Rev, Clysdale,
preached a• very interesting` and in-
structive sermon, showing that Christ
was - pre-existent, transcendent, in-
ternataonai and cpntemperary. H,e is
the: deserve .of all patiiane and individuals
We learn to knew! (Hera through the
ways en, which He has revealed H'iin fondant to the plaintiff.
self ,to us, He is weaving mart of
the conditions of the rd -.y the life; eter-
nal, The 'world to -day is going
ANOTHER LAUGHING•
SHOWERED,
On. Tuesday ,evening the home of
Ir, and Mrs. E. M. Gardiner was the
scene of a pleasant social gathering.
when abotit thirty of the friends of
Mrs. Charles Way assembled to pre-
sent her with a miscellaneous shower
on the occasion of her recent mar-
r2a.ge. The bride, who was taken com-
pletely unawares, was most agreeably
surprised when a basket, daintily dec-
orated and filled with varied and use-
ful 'articles, was carried "in by the lit-
tle 'vfiss Dorothy Davis and pre-
sented to her. After the gifts were
opened lunch was served and a soc-
ial time spent,
Miss May Armstrong was in London
on Wednesday.
Mrs, W. Burke and son Bruce visit-
ed ire Wingham over the week end.
Miss Eva Huston leaves Thursday
morning for Sarnia to visit Mess Johns.
Messrs, W. J. Beer aid S. Fitton
are on, a shooting trip near Wingham.
.1 r. and .Mrs. G. ;Ditchfield, and Mr,
and
V1rs, j. Newcombe, of Stratford
visited at theahome of Mr. and Mrs.;E.
A, }toweled loin Sunday.
- fir, and Mrs. James ,Green, who re -
centlly purchased Mrs, George Ic-
Le,od's residence an Main Street, will
move to town in a -couple weeks.
lir. and Mrs. A. Lamm,ee. of Detroit,
Mrs, R. R, Rogers of. Toronto., Mr. and
Mrs. 0. Allwood and Mrs. Walsh of
London attended the funeral of the'
late David S. Tait last week.
Mrs, Ed. Harness and daughter, Miss
Greta,. ]left yesterday, Wednesday, for
their new home en Windsor, where
Mr. Harness has been engaged for
some time in the egg business. The
best wishes of their many friends :n
Exeter will accompany them.
ELL'dVILLE ANNIVERSARY
AND FOWL SUPPER
On Sunday, November llth, the
' annual anniversary of the Methodist
church will be held in the morning
at 10:30 o'clock and in the evening
at 7. Special sermons will be preach-
' ed by Rev. Copeland, of Kirkton.
Music by the choir. No service in
the afternoon. On the evening of
Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 12th, a fowl
supper Will be served for which great
preparations are being made. Some
people say Elimville fell down -a lit-
tle last year, but no effort will be
spared to make this the best of the
season. Everyone will be given the
choice of goose, duck or chicken, for
which abundant provision will be
made; potatoes and gravy will be
served hot. A splendid program will
be rendered by the choir of, James
St. church; Rev. W. E. Donnelly,
and Miss Cook, elocutionist, of Hen-
salt. The charge will be 60c and 30c
Come and enjoy the closing hours of
Thanksgiving pay.:
ACTION FOR $5,600
John Neeh, of Hay Township, Huf-
ou County, is the plaintiff la a sup-
reme Court writ issued against John.
Br,irdge, of London. The, plaintiff is
sueng , to recover the sump of $5,600
which amount, he alleges, was obtained
by, the def,enda,n:t from the plaintiff
,e erre t ran and d`
sr n t
b , rna r n rn,d- fraud. an
J P a
for which no value 'hese•been received
The law firm of Olacim,anarid Stansbury
%vile conduct the. case far the plaintiff.
The win is saidto be the sequel.to
the sale of certain stocks by the•'de-
through - the throes ,ole a row birth,
tweed a read. democracy. There are
two great dangers to guard agaimst-
the: 'rifting' to.the -,eextreme, and the
ousting to oniiy, the esurfac.e, of the
teach gee; of: Christ, . We. must• go much
deeper-, so that the faeseness be doin,
away with. God is still •saying to the:
Church, '13,4 faithful and e eer not.;
tie hold s the keys to the to morrow
i
far the nation and teher iprdrvxival. e Get
a 'v5sion of God a¢ud`hold, last t ngh
the sweft .passim; years to tliawolrnder-
fut program -he leas set out foe us.
COMING
• You don't me,e,t many bashful men
n'w-a mays, but when you . do, /there
is fun. Thatis what happens and lots
of it. When you meet bashful Mr.
Bahbs,; whom you will meet • in an-.
other artistic Production by the Mt.
Carmel Drarnat,r. Club, at Mt. Carmel
t1.
\A
cannel,
One.,
Fri
dsYNova.
16th Yew ^ii ay: ritect him in the after-
noon. at 2.35, oe ,`.n the .eveneing at 8.15'
Come early. .
SUCCESS
Church
Sunday Nov. 11th
Services at 11 A. M. and 7 P. M.
conducted by
the pastor
Rev. W. E. Donnelly
Special Music. Attractive Services
Everybody Welcome
BIRTHS
Baynham—To Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Bayn-
hani, Centralia, on Nov. 5th a son.
MARRIAGES
Dale—Sanders-ln, Toronto, on Oct. 27
Mr. Robert Dale of Toronto, to Mss
Stella Sanders, only daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Sidney Sanders bf Exeter.
Way—Ross.—At James street Metho-
dist parsonage, on Saturday, Nov.
3, by Rev. W. E. Donnelly, Mr.
Charles Way to Mrs. May Ross,
both of town.
DEATHS
Tla+it—In Detroit on Nov. lst, David
S. Tait, aged 56 years.
Behnke—In Providence Hospital, Dee
trait, on Nov. lst, Dora E. Wenzel,
formerly of Crediton, wife of Frank
F Behnke, aged 40 years, 8 months.
Langford—In Biddulph ,an Oct, 28t3i
Martha Anna, beloved wife of Rob-
ert P. Langford, aged 48 years.
Williams --In McGillivray, on Nov. 2,
William Williams, aged 83 years, 5
months,
Phone 16
For Service
STEWAT'T'S
Phone 16
For Service
Our Prices
ARE LOWER
Ladies' Fur -Collared Coats
These are the new Coats which are being sold all over the country
aped ea the city at from $25.00 to 530,00; our price is $22.50. These fur
collared coats are made in the new .one -side effect, with just enough
trimming to give them a smart appearance, We also include at this price
fur -collared and Burberry style coats ea the full belted style suitable for
any figure. Our Burberry style coats are all in the heavy cloth with
fancy back, and are treal value at $18.50 and $22.50.
Silk and Wool Stockings $1.15
The, popular dress hosiery for Fall and Winter at a real saving. Black
brown and fawn 3n a fancyribeffect—$130 value for $1,15.
Pure Wool Sport Hose 75c.
Warm pure wool stockings with popular wed•e ribs in black, brown and
fawn. Be sure to see these as you cane save 25c, onevery pair you buy.
.Washable Cuff Gloves 98c.
Serviceable Chamoisette - Gloves which can be trashed. They are the cuff
style with two tone strap and comae in sand and grey.
Our low price is only 98c, -
Ladies' $1.25 and $1 Ve sts for 75c.
Part of a shipment which arrived too late for Dollar Days. These
vests were made to sell, at $1.25 and -51,00 but because they are slightly
sailed we are clearing them at 75c. Long, short and no -sleeve. styles in
white cream and natural colors.
Men! Men! Men! -
Have you seen the Barrie -cloth overcoat? This coat challenges any
overcoat itt Canada far appearance, warmth and wear. Every coat car-
i•e,s an absolute guarantee of entire satisfaction, and eve have the
sole-sel
l
-
ing rights for thisdistrict. ,Tl you vvaut to invest your overcoat money
to, the best advantage make certain cr' see 'his coat before you buy.
Our stack of ?•Ien's and Boys' Overcoats es complete and our prices
arei right.
Grocery Prices
Mixed Cookies, fresh and crisp1.9c, lb Kellogg's Corn Flakes, 3 far 29c
Sweetheart Peanut Butter, 11b pail 29c Shredded Wheat, 12c. per package
Comfort, Gold, P, &, G., and Sunlight Soap, 7c. a bar, or 3 for 20c.
Our Best Bulk Tea 65c. per -'lb, Special Blend Coffee 39c. 1b.
SalaJa Tea 65c, per ib, Best Bulk Cocoa, .,,,.15c. len
Odd White Cups ,10c each, or 6 for 55c,
Strong Clear Water Glasses, 3 for 25c.
3 Pkgs. Ammonia for 25c,
7 bars Castile Soap for 25c,
3 ` Pains Glare Soap for 240.
Lu:;'large package llc•
Grebe Nide 17c.
T qt jar Forest City B. Powder 39c
...lib. can F'orest City B. Powder 24c
Strong. light Brooms 49c. -.
,Libbey's Red Alaska Salman 33c
d;ulk Dates, • 10c. lb.
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