The Exeter Advocate, 1923-12-6, Page 1i1
THTR TY -SIXTH YEAR.
EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY DEC. 6, 1923
SANDDR S & CRI ECHH
Our Corner
Work is 41 right if you have enough
spare time for it.
Even a faeh won't gent caught if he
keeps' burs mouth shut,
iA evell-trafreed ch>,i'id is one that re-
members to use the; batten knife when
&ere is, cgmpalny,
The pet 'loss for Rive year of the
United Farmers Oce -operative Co. was
$161,146. Haw long can business stand
this annual drain?
Just at this season of the year the
heavy trucks do great damage to
the made. If they must use the roads
at this time there should, be someway
of making them pay for+the privilege,
In a very few weeks the, municipal
nominations will be. held.. In Exeter
little has been said about the matter.
T,he tax notilces ape out and as the
rate has bean decreased the ratepayer
is pretty well satisfied. However,
Reeve Beavers So this year Warden
of the county, and, as is customary, we
understand; he, its prepared to drop
out of the running, Probably one. of
the councillors will aspire to the reeve -
ship, and we hear of some former
members of the council who may at-
tempt a comeback.
WHISKY .FIGURES.
An Exeter correspondent to the.
London Free Press of Saturday re-
lates a story of enterest in ' which
whisky figures in a strange bargain of
the goad old days :-"Speaking of
strange bargain, made and executed
a well-known resident near here re-
calls the fact that in. the "good old
days" a certain couple owned 100 acres
of land on the London Road north,
Tbey had farmed It care.fulty and had
lived in comparative comfort on the
varri:ons products raised between, the.
stumps, However, old age was rapid-
ly approacbeng. Childless and with-
out a,elatiVes, what would become of
them ? After ponder -ng the matter
well, they decided to offer the 'farm
to a neighbor on condition that he fed
them and clothed them respectably,
game them one pint of whisky every
t day, and ;gave them both decent bur-
7;;17The offer was duly accepted, 'the
dei deposited with a lawyer to be
handed ever after their death, •and
the old couple spent a happy old ague,
well cared for, and both received de-
cent burial. The pint of whisky per
day was sit an insurmountable obstacle
tope carrying •out of the bargain, for
-then five gallons ,of the very best
could be obtained hence in exchange
for one bag of wheat"
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The School Question. .Local News
THE GENERAL SITUXTION
Article as
By J. G. Stanbury
Through the courtesy of the Editor
and impelled by a sense of my duty
as a member of the Board of Educa-
tion to those whom T represent, 1
wish to give the ratepayers of Ex-
etee a few of the facts in connection
with the present " school problems
which are either not known by the
people or are being purposely miscon-
strued to them by the apostles of
stagnation. I do so with no illusion
of being able to alter the attitude
of the men and women who see no
civic or patriotic duty in helping to
educate the future citizens of Exeter
and of our Dominion when they are
the children of other people. Nor is
there any prospect of information
satisfying those selfish individuals
who have already had their own
children educated and who now re-
fuse to the children of their neigh-
bor that fair start in life which is
now the right of every boy and girl.
Fortunately in Exeter we have very
few of either class. I do address
these articles however, to the great
body of unselfish sensible citizens
who need only to know the true con-
ditions to demand that constructive
and remedial measures be taken. At
present some of the best friends of
the children are being frightened by
a bug -a -boo. They are told that the
tax rate will be unbearable if the
Trustees are allowed to carry out
their program. That is only a scare-
crow and equally unreal when it is
remembered that the Board has re-
duced the school rate three mills in
two years while doubling the staff
and labratory equipment, and more
than doubling the attendance of the
High School and at the same time
meeting the necessary increases in
salaries in both schools.
First with regard to the Public
School: At present we have five
rooms. A sixth room should be
opened to relieve the congestion.
The health of the children must be
considered. Moreover, every parent,
realizes that at present his child is
rushed through the Public School)
too quickly. Homework is piled on
in an effort to accomplish this. When i
new scholars enter, those above must I
be pushed forward to make room
whether they are fit or not. Surely
no one will deny to the children of
Exeter at least an efficient public
school education obtained under con-
ditions that are not a menace to
their health. Another pressing re-
quirement for the public school is
an assembly hall in which the child-
ren can play and exercise in wet and
stormy weather. But most urgent
of all is the abolition of that moral
and physical abomination where a
large number of children are togeth-
er -the outdoor toilet. ,,Our school.
needs the sanitary lavatory. We are
all proud of our Village, but we have
something for which to hang our
heads in shame so long as we do not
remedy this evil condition.
Then with regard to the High
School: -At present we have six
class rooms and a Science labratory.
We have no Assembly Hall or gym-
nasium for the recreation and physi-
cal culture of the students although
under the regulations of the Depart-
ment these courses are compulsory.
We have complied with the rules to
the extent of employing two women
and two men who have the proper
"qualifications but when winter comes
theyeare "all dressed up but no place
to go" for physical culture. sin order
to obtain the present accommodation.
the Assembly Hall had to be parti-
tioned and a room down stairs bor-
rowed from the Public School and
the Primary Class shifted to the Pub-
lic Library. These conditione cannot
be maintained and should not be tol-
erated by the people of Exeter. The
Department of Education cannot be
expected to be patient with us much
longer. A remedy must be found
and in my next article 'r will deal
with some of the different sugges-
tions which are being made.
MOVED TO ST. THOMAS.
1x. T. R. Ferguson, accountant at
the Ainlsons Bank here for the past
four years, received word on Wed-
nesday night last of his transfer to the
St, Thomas branch, Mr. Ferguson has
been interested in all kinds of sports
during his stay here, being an yen,-
thasiastic supporter of the hockey and
I�bas,ebail teams, and' was a good bowler,
kfwinning the big prizes oin several
occasions. He and Mrs. Ferguson will
1 be messed socially as well. A few
' of hie friends presented Mr. Ferguson
with a fine pipe before leaving. They
together w th their daughters "and
Mrs. Ferguson's mother, Mrs. Ballouglt,
left Monday far their new. home, and
' will have the best wiehces of their
many friends here,
DEATH OF MRS, MURPHY. •
FORMER MITCHELL BANKER
IN TROUBLE,
Everett Lewthiwaete, former manager
of the Bank of Montreal at Mitchell
who pleaded guilty before Police Mag-
istrate Makiens at Stratford on Nov. i
27, to the theft of monies from the
bank was taken to Mitchell on K%ed ;
nesday en charge off two constables,
Lewthwatte confessed that the 'short-
ages would amount to about $.14,000.1
An official of(ICineox aresby;terian;
Church, 'Mitchell, went to, the mayor
of ,that towed, and -charged abet Lewth
Waite bad taken some $1,800 of For-
ward Movement funds of the church.
Only a few weeks ago on the oc-
casion of this resignation from the
bank Lewthwarlte was .guest of honor
at' a rpu'blec function and was presented
with a gold watch.
Since his a aignatioin from the bank
Lewthwait had been living in, To-
ronto. He was an Mitchell when he
Ideard'of the,chargee being laird against
biirn, and he ,game himself: up to the
local police.`
The death occurred on Wednesday,
Nov. 28th, of Agnes Bruce, wife of
1fr, Richard Murphy, in her 53rd year.
Decreased bad for many years been
troubled with asthma, but was in.h•er
usual health until a month ago, when'
she became alts of pleuro-pneurnonea,
and she underwent an ope.ra'tion, but
was unable to stand, the strain of the
illness and operation, and she grad-
ually sank untie death relieved her of
her suffering. She was esteemed and
respected by all who' knew her, Born
at Londesboro, she resided there un
til her marriage. to Mr. Murphy some
72 years ago, senora which, time she
bad resided in Exeter, !Besides the
sorrowing husband she is survived by
one daughter, Miss Mildred, also two
brothers and four sisters, 7frs. Little
Mrs Riley, and Mr Mat. Bruce of
Londesboro, Hers. Freeman of near
Seaforth, Mrs. Cree of Clinton, and
Mr, George Bruce of •Battleford, Sask.
The funeral which was private, took
place to the Exeter, cemetery an Fri, -
clay afternoon. Among those present
from a distance were, Mrs. Little, Mr.
M. Bruce and Mrs. Freeman, all above
mentioned, Mr, Crag, and daughter
Margaret, and relatives of Mr. Mur-
phy -.bis mother and sister Miss Jes
s:ie, and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Murphy
of Clinton, Mr. and Mrs, Thos. Mur-
phy of Goderich, Mr. Fred Ford and.
family of Hioihnesvarlle,
SUSPENDED SENTENCE.
William Cornish of London Road
south on the charge of having in his
possessr;•nn a Plymouth Rock cockerel,
the property of Mr. W. F, Abbott,
was tr:.ecl before Police Magistrate C.
A, Reid of Goc1erfuch, in the Town
Hall, on Saturday afternoon, wroth
Crown Attroney Seager prosecuting,
and Mr. 1. R. Carling conducting the
defence, For the prosecution .evid-
enre vas given by Mr. Abbott, his
father-in-law,'.air. Swed, and Mr. Day -
is, an expert, who works ,for Mr.
Abbott, that the. bird in question
was the ,property ,of Mr, Abbott, and
had his private mark thereon. And for.
the defence Mfr. and Mrs, Cornish gave
evidence that they hats purchased the
bird with two, others from a man who
bad ,a crate or more of birds in a
motor car, paying therefor $1,00 each.
The evidence of the defence ,witnesses
while agreeing in the main, &tiered
in the particulars, Mr. CA'ornish 's
statement to Mr. Whiite indie saying
that the mortar was on the road in
front of his place and the man had
several crates of birds; whine Mrs.
Corn:eh's statement sand the menton
drove into three yard and she saw only
one crate of bards. The magesJ.ate
in summing up, said 'that it was clear
bas mind that the bird was the I
property of Aar. :Abbott, and that the
defence bad not proven ,to his setis-
faction low the bird had gat into
their .poss•essean, cones.equlently he'
found that the bird belonged to. Abri
eott,,and be suspended sentence" on ;
\Ir. Cornish, who was to pay the costs
which amounted to about .$50.00. A
large ,number ,of people heard the trial.'
pEATH OF ELI SNELL.
Another of the aged and respected
residents of Exeter passed away oa
Friday, Nov. 30th, in the person. of
Eli Spelt at the age; of 74 years;
2 months. Siatnle, fyve yearslag•alne be-'
came afflicted with cancer, and after;
long and painful treatment he was
apparently cured of the trouble, but
bits genueral health was greatly irn-1
peered by the disease, and be had since e
tin, declining health,. 'Do add to
bis troublehe, experienced; a fall a i
year or so ago, wh cl>t"laad him up for
some tines. During the past summer,
however, the was able to get out around
and even did ` .a considerable amount.
of garden work. Latterly, however, he
bad been confined to .his bed at the I
home oif'hist daughter, Mrs, John, Nor -1
ry, and the .end came gradually. Born
on thie • first Concession- of Stephen, l
the son of thin late, Mr, and Mrs. John.
Swell, he bad been, a resitdent01 this
district 'all' hies. 'life, and was highly
esteern,ed and respected as : a man ot
strict inite,grity and high moral char-
acter. His word was; as good as his
bond. He was Conservative .inepoli
tics and _)VIethodest its,nelugiart, Mr,
Snell followed. farmreng for many years
and was an eit;pieat lumber man, .being
for years buyer for the Suntl ierlend-
lnanes Ca, when they operated ' here
His weif•e ds -d some years ago, Two
sons and two daughters survive John,
William and 1VIrs. Norry of town and
ivies. Joseph Northcutt , of Hay Tp.;
also two brothers and two sisters---
Clyarles B. and George Sade.,, ,iters,.
fames Ford and Mrs, r Albert Ford.
The funeral which was of a private
nature took ,plat:- on. Sunday, after
noon, to the Exeter cemetery; Among
thosewho attended the funeral were
.
Miss Mildred Norry at London and
Muss Florence .Norry of 'eorointo, Mr:
lead, Mrs, Prodgers .and family, and Mrs:
Graham of London.
Mr. Wellington Hem has been off
duty fora weiek or two owing to
illness
Hot lunches 'are. served to the pupils
from a distance who attend Granton
public school„
M.r. J. G, Stanbury was confined to
his home owing to illni.es for several
days last week.
Send the Advocate to. you absent
boy or girl for a Christmas present.
The balanoe of 1.923 and all of 1924
four $1,50 in advance,
One can hardly realize that we are
so near Chrestmas, ,owing to the ex-
pe:edingly fine 'weather so far. It
bas not been good for the cioth',ng
trade,
THE SPINSTERS' RETURN.
On Wednesday Jevenung of last week
a full house greeted the play, "The
Sp.nsters' Return", put on in the Op-
era House by a, number sof the lad-
ies of Caven Presbytrerivan Church.
The play was mast interesting and
laughable, being' [replete with humor-
ous touches and local has.
L. O. L, MEETING, •
The a [regular meeting of Cera L. 0. L.
lo. 92`4,. will be held Friday, Deck 7:
Flei than and £nstallation .of offle rs.
Ali inemberrs are ur,,g�ed to be pra,ent
Wm. Lutman W. M.
THE PREACHER'S 1-1ARD LOT.
A preacher has a hard time. If his
hair is white, he is too old. If he is
a young main, he hasn't any experience.
If he has ten children ha has; too many.
If lie has none, he should have and es• -
ret showing. a good example.. If bis
wife sings in the choir, she is presurn-
i1ng. If she doesnt t, she dislikes her
husband's work. If a preacher reads
his notes be is a bore, if he speaks ex -
1 terhporaneously, he isn't deep enough
If he stays at ,hon ;in bis study, he
doesn't mix waeth the people;; if he Iis
'seen around oa the streets he ought
to be at borne. getting up a good ser-
mon, If he calls an a poor family,
he is playing to the grandstand, If
be calls at th.e home, of the rich bels
'an aristocrat, Whatever he does
someone could have told him how to
da it better, 1fe has a time living .off
1
at 'donations which never come ea,
Next to bring aln rec'litoe it is an awful
life. -Exchange.
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FORMER RESIDENT DEAD. •
Mrs. William Hodgins, formerly Har -
ret Bissett of Exeter, died at her
home, 23m) Sydney Ave,, E. Kildanen,
Winnipeg ,Man„ on Nov. 27th, aged
74 years 4 days. She had cancer and
was a great eueferer, Deceased was
born at Exeter, but 1eirt here for the
West in the early days, Her husband,
two daughters and ons son survive;
also, one sister, Mrs. Lancelot Hardy
of Exeter.
BOARD OF EDUCATION,
The Board suet in the office of the
Secretary on, Dec, 3rd, with all pres-
ent, except Messrs. May, Dignan and
Rowe. The minutes of the previous
meeting were read and approved. The
reports of the various committees, the
principals and the school nurse were
received and filed, and much of the
year's business wain •wound up, Several
accounts were paid, and adjournment
was matte until Saturday evening at
8 o'clock, at Mr. Stanbury's office.
K. MacFaul, Secretary
SHOOTING MATCH.
\ir. John Hunkin held h,is annual
lave bird shooting match on : ruday
afternoon last. Two events were 'run
off -the first on the jack rabbit sys-
tem, money divided high guns, and
the second for the birds alone. Paul
Boa got first money in the prem;:ler
event, and S. Dougall first in the les-
ser event. Both events were for ten
bards, "and the following are the scores
made: -
1st Event -T. Hunkin 7, C. Genttner
, P, Passmore 4, C, Ileytvood 6 E„
Anderson 3, P. Boa, 10, D. Brintniell
5 B. Venner 9, G. Jackson 5, W. •E,
Sanders 8, Jas, Stanlake 6, F. Derr 6
S. Dougall 8, W. Watson 6, J. Pass -
8, R. Bell 5.
2nd. Event -F, Kerr 9, P. Passmore
96, J Passmore 9, R. Reil 7, P. Boa
9, S Dougall 10, D. Brintrxell 5, C.
Heywood 4, W. E. Sanders 7, F. Hun -
kin 7, W. Honey 5,,
DEATH OF HIRANI WINDSOR.
On Monday morning Mr, R. N. Rowe
received word of the, death in Port
Huron on Sunday, Dec, 2nd of his sis-
ter's husband,.MVIr. Hiram Windsors, at
the age of 65 years: Deceased, who
was boar an. McGill(;jvray Townehip,
awl ;as a ,cousen, of Mr, Geo, Windsor.
of Exeter, bred in that, Township, un-
til his marriage to Muss Emma Rowe
of Exeter, when ttt(vey moved to
Brown City, attache where for many
ysears Mr. Windsor.. conducted a. Turn-
Lttrre and undertaking business until
five years ago, when ;alley moved to
Port Huron. Death was duce to can-
cer of the stomacbb of which he had
ten cel only a short 'time. Blesides
his wlife ire ys tsurvived, by one son
Roy Of Brown City, and one d'augh-
ter, Ina, at home. Relatiivees from Ex-
eter who motored over to attend the
funeral on. Tuesday 'were,-1VIe„srs. Jahn
Rowe, R. N; :RRow,e,, 'H. T. Rowe, Mrs.
J, Pedlar, Mrs. Thoa: Denney, Mr.
and lTrs. Wes. Lan ort, Mrs, T. J,
Kestle, Mrs. S..Lam(port, Miss, Rose
Lamport.
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It BEATS... c3 It Scuocp
as 11 Cleans
This is the age of the
practical gift and nothing
could be more practical
than The Hoover. It will
save `-`her" time and labor
-will prevent dust
storms_ will make the
rugs wear longer. Easy
payments cheerfully
granted.
For Sale by
J. A. STEWART
DEATHS
Snell. -In Exeter, on Nov. 30th," Eli
Snell aged 74 years, 2 months.
JonesIn. \IcGilitvray, on Nov, 28th,.
Russell Earl Jones, son of Mr. and
Cecil Jones, aged- 2 years, 8 months
and 5 days,
Murphy -In Exeter, on Nov, 28, Agnes
Bruce, wife of Richard Murphy, in;
her 53rd year,
Windsor -he ?Port Huron, on Dec, 2,
H::raxu Windsor, formerly of VIcGi11
astray, aged • 65 years.
Parquhar-In Cl,xtton, on Nov. 28, Is-
abel B:l1 Fluker, wife. of Wilfred C.
Farquhar, in her 32nd year.
Morrison -la Hensall, on Dec. 3, An-
drew. Morvan, in his 56tH year..
Horton -In Usborne, on Dec, 3, Sam-
uel Horton, of Hensel", in his 69th
year,
IN MEMORIAM
Baker -In 1 oving memory of Philip
Baker of Grand Bend, who died a
year ago,
This day brings back sad memories
Of gone who has gonia to rest,
And those who think of him to -day
A,re the ones who loved, him best.
Ort and eft our thoughts do wander
Tc» the place not fair, away,
�BIRTHS Where the laid aur darling loved one
d T1d d l 03 Just one year ago to -day.
;The Family,.
Green -In Stephen, on Dec, 2nd, le
.lir. and Mrs. Joseph Green, a daugh-
ter.
Hodgins -At Lucan,, an Nov, 29, to Mr.
and Airs, Geoiage A. Hodg:us (form-
erly Walblelmi¢re O'Neil), a son.
Sines -At Crediton, eo Mr. and Mrs.
Samuel Sims, a son,
Hedden.-In Stephen, on Dec. 3, to
.Tr: and Mrs. Alonzo Hedden, a
daughter,
Brown -In Crediton, on Dec, 3, to
Ur. and Mrs. Henry Brown, a son,
\afacEwen-In Hensall, on Nov. 25, to
Ur, and Mrs, .A, , MacEwen, a
hoe,
IN MEMORIAM
Johns -In loving memory of our son,
George, who passed away one year.
ago, Dec, 9th.
Often we pause and think of you
And think of how you, died;
To think n e could not say good-bye
Before you closed, your eyes.
the sting was bitter, the blow severe,
To part with him we tweed so dear;
The trial is hard, but wall not com-
plain.,
omplain,
But trust in Gad to meet again,
Father, Mother, Brother and Sister.
STE
ART'S
Only 16 Days
To Shop for
Christmas.
Come in and sree our display of useful and attractive ,gifts. !. Here
you will find gifts suitable for every member of the family, and your
friends as well: Our selection is large, the quality guaranteed, and
prices are at rock -bottom for Christmas Shoppers. Give us a call and
we. will lay away any article you may choose until you are ready for it
15 New Dinnerware Patterns
Why not buy that new Dinner Set for Christmas. You will find ithere
amongst our 15 new sets, all at special prices for Christmas shoppers.
Everyone e full 97 piece set, and absolutely guaranteed ,against fire check-
ing. stake certain to see, our special white and gold dinner seta an sale
at $25,00.
The Largest Display of
Fancy China, Cut .Glass and Reed Work
Only in the larger centres will you find such a large said 'varied col-
lection of Christmas Gifts as ,ve lave on display in our china 'depart-
ment. It ,is a meal pleasure, to -hoose presents' ' here -everything marked in
plain figures, and prices to suit every purse. We have complete stocks of
Bridal Rase, Blue Bird and Overland ;patterns.
See our special 7 piece China Fruit Sets at 98c. •
Gift Suggestions
HOLEPROOF• HOSIERY SHOES ANI) SLIPPERS
SWEATERS GLOVES .SCARFS
BOUDOIR SLIPPERS SPATS OVERSHOES
FANCY APRONS HOUSE DRESSES BOUDOIR LAPS
INITIALED HANDIS.ERCHIEFS COLORED HANDKERCHIEFS
GINGHAI'II HANDKERCHIEFS BOXED HANDKERCHIEFS
BEADS
SPORT HATS
BROACHES PURSES
PARASOLS UMBRELLAS
For the Men and Boys.
SOX
SWEATERS
ARM BANDS BRACES
BRUSHED WOOL SCARPS
SHIRTS NECKTIES
SWEATER COATS GLOVES •
BELTS GARTERS
INITIALED HANDKERCHIEFS
Christmas Grocery Prices
PURE CANE GRANULATED SUGAR ,810.50 A IIITND.RED.
-7A POUNDS FOR $1.10.
Choice. Seedless Raisin, 14c lb..
New Currants, 2 lbs for 35c.
Orange or Lemon Peel, 45c, lb..
Our Special Candies 30c, lb.
.Best Shelled Walnuts 50c. lb.
Best Shelled .Almonds SOc. ib.
Extra Choice New Dates, 2 ib, 25e -
Large juicy Oranges 60c. dozen,
Old •fashioned large 4 -Crown Muscatel Raisins, 2 lies. for "35c.
STEWART