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The Exeter Advocate, 1923-12-13, Page 1THIRTY-SIXTH YEAR. EXETER,, ONTARIO. '117EIURSIM r DEC. 13, 1923 SANTI S & CREEC.H Our Corner A g'rouc'h is just a yells% streak holding a post mortems. Many a main thinks he can read a woman like ra book untie. he tries to shut firer up.. el Perhaps the !easiest, every to rise from bumble surrourLddliugs ie to light a flee esettb coal oil. Early to bed may be a good plan, but you'll notice that the only •bird with a reputation as a whsle guys is the owl. Wben you ,hear a married man say be lawn t made upp hila mind about a tbdrng be means tbat he hraan't asked bis wife about it. The election last week in Great Britain, has placed that country in the alms t of those: governed by group ge.' esuvnvent-unless a esew election is imnuedi hely taken, Premier Baldwin went to the country on a protection. platform--whuch' at this distance, look - like: the proper thing to adopt, -- but the frreie trade (idea 'is: still big in the minds of the ,people. As a result the Baldwin Government lost their major- ity aver all, while still retaining the largest group by a considerable !num- ber. Th,e Labor group 's second, and the united Liberals third. Just what ictien will be taken, does not yet ap- pear. THE HALIFAX ELECTION, The decisive defeat of the King Government candidate in Halifax, N.S., on Wednesday of last weak is accept- ed by impartial observers' as meaning three things, namely, a feeling that the province. is •being dis'ealenereeed agacmit iln favor of the west, an almost equal resentment against the growing burden of taxation, and the continual tmcreasie of the national debt of Cari,- ada. In zany case and no matter how miewed, the result ins a serious blow to the ministry, considering that the mealier, Mr. King, Mr. Fielding, Mr, E. 'VI, McDonald, and Dr. Deland and others were on the ground speaking in support of their cause. The riding was carried by the Liberal candidate es, 192,1 by nearly 5000 majority, whi'i, its^ ?tts now been carried by the Con- servative candidate with a majority of 180,0. Premier King's majority, previously - small, :u thus reduced to the vanish- ing point. He. can still carry on, but his lealae .of potvier ill now more thani 'osier in the hands of: the Progressives. `IPI Tl1E PUBL1C/ET BYO« ez,ti'pes Tbe, cause of most serious eye trou- ble is neglect; If at the present time ,,,,your eyes ;play you 'tricks you should have them examined at once. 'Perrps a ppir of ne etu„ gasses will allow them to trecower their usual Strength. Perhaps -they need correc- tion. Our optometrist will discover their sh�ortcorm.iags and, advise you accordingly DR. JOHN 'WARD CHIROPRACTOR acid OPTICIAN' Phone: 70 Main, St,, Exeter Make It Early That Sitting For Your hris• gym, - Photograph NOVEMBEfr is the month that we can give you the best attention. 12 Photographs 12 Presents Think of the. economy. Make an Appointment ointment TO -DAY Senior J. Sr o Photo Studio Exeter, Ont. The school Question SOME PROPOSALS CONSIDERED Article , II, By 3. G. Stanbury In my last article I outlined the difficult problem that faces the Board of Education in"' the present over- crowded ' and unsatisfactory condi- tion prevailing at the school. Sev- eral suggestions are being made on the street and I want to deal with a few of them. A proposal made' by some is that an annex Public School, either by the present be relieved by providing erection of a small building, or by the purchase and remodelling of one. It is argued thatewliile the whole cost would fall on Exeter citizens, still the amount would be less than the local share of a High School. At best, this is only a make -shift, though possibly the most commendable plan, if the rate payers are satisfied with a patch -work instead of a real job. But even then, we would not be en- tirely removing the serious objection of trying to carry on two schools un- der one roof with their conflicting timetables and management, caus- ing at times serious interferend and confusion to the classes of both. Another proposition seriously ad- vocated is that we forbid scholars from outside Exeter to attend our High School except such as we can ac commodate in the present building. In the first place if we are to provide a sixth room for the Public School and give the scholars the space for physical training and lavoratories which is so urgently required as pointed out in my previous article, we might as well abandon all idea of doing High School work in the pres- ent building, for we would have no accommodation left even for High School scholars from Exeter alone. And if we deny the boys and girls of the Public .School facilities so that there will be, less railroading through the classes and more decent and more sanitary living conditions we will still have only three class rooms for High School work after restoring the borrowed . Assembly Hall absolutely necessary for physical culture in winter. Now it has been proven beyond all question that a three room High School is insufficient and often inef- ficient and therefore only an aggra- vation. The best teachers do not want to be attached to a non -,progres- sive institution and the course which can be covered is an accomplishment hardly to be proud of. But the smaller school is not only inefficient but relatively more expensive. It will cost the taxpayers of Exeter more to run a school of ninety schol- ars, g7 of whom are from town, than it does now to run one of 198 schol- ars, 141 of whom are paid for by Perth and .Huron. Suppose then that we reduce our High School attendance to the capac- ity of a three-room school by driving out all the scholars from Perth and Huron except 33. What have we ac- complished? We have ruined our School and are paying more for a ruined , school than for an efficient one. e. ' In 1921, before we had the benefit of an increase in attendance, the school rate was 17 mills. In 1922 we had reduced it to. 16 mills, while this year we have still further reduced it to .14 mills, And this re- duction in; taxation was accomplished not by a policy of forbidding outsid- ers to come in, but by increasing the efficiency of the School, so that lar- ger numbers were .attracted to Exe- ter. In 1920 with salary standards 40 per cent lower than now, the school rate was 13 mills—within one mill of that of 1923, and in that year the attendance was. only 86 as com- pared 1with 198 in, 1923. So little value did the citizens of Exeter get for their-. mdney in 1920, that boys and girls were leaving' school—some for other High Schools an& some dis- heartened 'by failure, to other em- ploymen,ts where they imagined,as some of 'their elders to -day, that ed acation is not necessary. It is a well known, though regrettable fact, that in 1920 scholars from west of Exeter. passed through the north end of our town and, drove almost 30 miles to Seaforth, because the, little three rooni school here was not efficient. For the same reason, numbers from tlsborne and Hay townships turned to other towns. And what was more serious, the trade of these families followed 'their children, and Exeter mercliantile life suffered according- ly. To my mind the proposal to chase away thefarmer sons and daughters instead of planning more accommod- ation for them—let us have 200 of them instead of 140 -is .miserably short sighted whether looked at from the standpoint of, the cost per head. of educating our ' •own scholars or from the standpoint of affecting the revenue of the business houses of Exeter who value the fariner's trade or from the standpoint of the pocket of even the ordinary citizen, who cannot but be helped by the thous- ands of dollars put in. : circulation' here by and through the staff and students of the High. School. But it iso objected ted that these out- siders are being educated at Exeter's expense'. Nothing farther from the truth. I have shown that we reduced the tax rate 3 mills in two years while doubling the number on the roll and I will now say BECAUSE of doubling the number on the roll. The cost of• a factory product can be cut in two by increasing the production within reasonable limits. So with the cost of running a High School. The cost per pupil is lowered by the increase in numbers. Exeter pays only for her own scholars, while. Perth and Huron Counties pay to us the cost of those from the districts outside. But the financial expert replies that Exeter is part of Huron County and therefore pays a share of Huron's cost. How little that amounts to- can be seen from the fact that Exeter's share of the whole County taxes in- cluding the Administration of Jus- tice, County Rome, Good Roads, Ed- ucation and all other charges a- mounts to only 4 mills. But let me point out that if we drive these Coun- ty pupils to Clinton, or Seaforth, the County will pay these other towns to educate them and Exeter will pay the County for theme just the same, but get no benefit tht-refrom. How futile is this favorite objection! With respect to Perth's contribu- tion, to our school, no one has invent- ed an objection so far as I have learned. In 1921 we received some $76.00 while in 1922 we received $442.00 from the County of Perth and every cent of it found money which helped to lower Exeter's school taxes. Isn't it a bit foolish to advo- cate driving these students away? As a taxpayer I want to see more of them. In my next article I want to outline the value of a good High School to Exeter, not merely as an Educational institution but also, as a Commercial business proposition. Local News Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Willert announce the, engagement of thea daughter, Ol- ive Sophia, to Mr. Leonard E. ICitight- ley of London, the marriage to take place "this month, Major W. J. Heaman was fes Clinton lest st Wednesday evening, attending a banquet in aelebrtarti;7on of the organ- ilzation of the 161st battalion which took place. on Dec. 6th, 1915. The banquet took place in, the Clinton club, and some twenty officers were present. Col. McVicar of Sarnia was a guest. Word was received here last week of the sudden death in Sudbury of Dr. Frederick Charles Frank, dentist, , father -en -law of Dr. Clair Wood, son of Ner. end 'Mrs, Frank Wood of Exe- ter, Dr. Frank and Dr. Wood are partners. Dr. Frank was found cleatl' in the office Tuesday morning, the vectim of a stroke. He was 49 years of age. 1?r W. N. Mauer g of London, an Exeeer ,old boy, was rel,ected Area dent of the Canadian Piano and Organ Man ufas:turers' Assoc,atian. at Its annual convention at 'Montreal. -t'h'e. death took place bi London of Mr. 'D, Langford, fathelr ot Mrs: Rout- stoat, on Sunday, Dec. 9. Thr late Me. Langford has resided in London. for the ,pas't four years. Interment took place. at Mrillwtertoun on Wednesday. Fare at 4 a.m. on Thu rsday morning last destroyed the stock of paper, etc.,, of the Clinton News -Renard, For- tunately the machinery down stairs was, little damaged, except by water. The fire which started lis the st ek room, es of unknown origin. The loss covened by insurance. We are in reoelapt of the St. Louis Globe -Democrat from, our old friend Mr, G, (.T, Gebsjn of that silty, a. former Thames Blond Old Boy, Of whom we liav,e made mention on prev- ious 'occasions. The paper contains the p'hoto'gravure of hes daughter, Dr. Helen G. Gibson, who is forsaking :a lucrativemedical practice in New York, City and Red Bank, N. J. Dr. L-bel:'n G. Gibson is a graduate of St. Lours Central High School and th,a Amenias Medical College, and is now enroute to Vellore, Ind t, where for the next five years she will teach at the. Women's Chrestiaan Union Col- lege of the Orient. THREE CENT STAMP CHANGE. Bed es to eup:xsedre brown in the ;coloring of the three -cent stamp ac- cord'nrog to new Ottawa relugations Postmasters, however, will dispose of th,eer present stocks of brown be- fore the new var'i'ety will be issued. No reason ,:'s given for the change int color. PAYS COMPLIMENT. Miss Elizabeth B. Cas;, daughter sof the late W.Jfliam Case of Exe.ter,.wvrit- iing from ,Alnrna, iwlich., in ren'wimgher subscription, to the Advocate, says - ",The members • ,of two bouseholds ,n Almaenjoy the Advocate's weekly appearance, and I then send it back to Ontario. Itis interesting from first to last page to me." A. report has beencurrent to the ef- fect that .M,r„. Peter M. ,Mer of Us- borne had acumber of chicken stolen from his hen roost a short . time:ago, and :fhat a certain citizen. of Exeter had been 'caught ,in the, act of steal- ing the chicken. Mr. Moir, apt wesh- lag to have, th,e slander go further w'is'hes to state that he,„lost nrochick- en, and that the accusation is ,entire ly false. Theareport that Mr. John Luker, south of Easter, .had a quant- ity of oats and poultry stolen is .also false„ ----- DEATH -OF MR'S, MONTEITH. Tare death n.ccurlred on, .Dec,. 5th, her her a on Andrew street, Exetel-, of ;Mrs, Monteith, widow of the late James Monteith, at the age of 77 year -a 9 months and 20. drays. Old age was the: caua,e of death The beaband deed aeti'.ral years ago. Mrs. Monteiith re- sided .ani many years on the Thamesoad, Uslesrrne; etihrerie glee was Highly respected. A few y'mears , o she mov- ed to Exeter. They had no children, but an a•dolrted daughter, Mrs, P. Gardlaver has been residing `with her: The funeral topic' place, on Saturday, to tire. Earetea• Cemetery... RALSE R.EPORTS.' FINE LECTURE. The lecture buvieiru by Rev. Donnelly :,n, the James Streiet Methodist church on Monday evening last r ttracted a, fairly large crowd, who were more than delighted with it, The subject, "Mar- nage,. the .Pikees Peak of. Success" was handled en a most peeaeing and de- lightful el ghtful meaner by Mr. Donnelly, and these wvba d,•ld niot hear' it, missed a treat indeed, Lectures ass a rule, ere not always attractive, unless one is particularrly iite,rested in time euib.3ect but lyses •ca,anot b saed of Mr. lean- nelly s free tures., es he has a way with him that ,pleased all, A ;kine : musical nrogram was g`v1so by ,liae choir, as- sailed byit Frank Taylor, who sang a very •p1e•as.ing solo it excellent voice. The affair was': under the auspices of the W.M.S. and the receipts were in the neighborhood of $82,00.. LOOK AT THE WINDOWS. This i, the time of the year when one looks for fake evendlow displays in, the store, of the merchants of town -and one els never disappiocrsted. It is worth while to take a walk along the street and see the wendow displays just now. There are many Erie ane,,, Our attention hats been 'particularly. calked to J, A. Stiewvart's display. It ss indexed a pleasing one, as are many others. Look them over, and take time to note the care and atention, given this matter by the various .merchants. tiles Ray Huston, of St Thomas w^;sited her mother' JamesMrs. Jaes Tay - 10 over the week Mrs. WRECK AT DUBLIN. • On. Sunday afternoon fittee.n box cars and two ' cars contaaring coal were derailed and smashed to kind - rag wood as the result. of a broken break -b=ans ,on one of the cars. Only the engine and caboose remained on tbe track. Fifty feet of road bell were tern up. The tlebeis was clear- ed up and traffic ;resumed about noon op. Monday. $500 ON TWO CHARGES 011 Friday last John .Eckert of Mc Kianp appeared before Police Magis- trate Raid ein ,Seaforth on a charge of eiolatinng the inland revenwe act, a rrd oat pleading guilty was fined $$300 and costs. He was also finned $200 and costs for havinrg liquor in other than a private dwelijtug. Eckert told the officers that this marsh, which had been made from blarckstrap and potatoes, • was for be, cattle and; the liquor fox his children, and in court he said it was v negaa .he ware making,, but was unable to 'explarn, why vinegar should be 60- per cent sp arils, as shown by the analyses, BIRTHS l bode -in Usborn,a, on Dec. 7, to Mr. and Air,. Henry Rhode, a son. Hennessey -In Biddul,pli, Dec. eta, to Mr and Mrs. G. Hennessey, a son. Richards-ln";Stephertn, on Dec. 11, to Mr and Mrs. Leslie Richards, a daughter, Webber -In Usbor-ne; on Dec. 10, to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Webber, u eau. MARRIAGES H l] -Craig-Tin Montreal,, Quebec, on Nov, 26,th, ' Francis V. Hill, son of Mr, and Mrs. Jas. H:11 of Exeter, to Miss Elizabeth E. Craig of Mon- treal, MOM f Hna cn`� Arlir 1t BEATS... as it Sweeps as ft C1,aas You, will win "hes', last,:: ing gratitude if you give. her a Hoover for Clulst- mos, because she knows; . as all women- know, ;that ' when yotitiveTheHoover you give the best. For Sale by J. A. STEWART SELLING OUT! Now is your big opportunity to save money on your CHRIST MAS GIFTS Having decided to keep an Excluse,viely Optical Stare, and give my whole att,ent;,loci to the TESTING OF SIGHT AND FITTING SPECT- ACLES, I ant offering to the public my centime stock Coif WATCHES, CLOCKS, SILVERWARE, CUT GLASS, CHINA, AND JEWELLRY at Sacrifice Prices. The goods must be sold, and are going to be sold at Bargain Prices, many of them at leasthan, Half Price -in other words plicais no object;. our object breAng to dispose .of the goods. The Sale is on now. Come early and have the best to choose from. S. FITTON, Registered Optometrist DEATHS efonteith-In Exeter, on Dec. 5th, .Mrs. Monteith, widow of the late James Monteith, aged 77 years, 9 mrntha. Redden -la Stephen, an Dec, 10, in- fant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. AIon zti Hedden, aged 8 days. Graybiel-In Hay Tp., en Dec. 6th, Sepbia Chapman, widow of the late ..11onnanta abn nd 21(days, aged 84 years, . Ryan --In Lucas„ on Dec, 5, Elizabeth Guest, ww;i.0e of John Ryan, aged 69 eyes Curtis -In Clinton, en Dec. 3, Mary Curtis, aged 66 yiears. STE T'S Only 10 Days To Shop for Christmas. Come oat and sae our display of useful and attractive ,gifts. e Here you will find gifts suitable for every member of the farniiy, and your friends as well: Our selection is large, the quality gua,.-anteed, and prices are at rock -bottom for Cbristmas Shoppers. Give us a call and we will lay away any article you may choose until you are ready for it. The Largest Display of Fancy China, Cut Glass and Reed Work Only an the larger centres will you find such a large and varied col- lection of Christmas Gifts as eae. l ave an display in our china depart - meat. It ,is a real pleasure to -hoose presents here -everything marked is Plain figures, and prices to suit every purse. We have complete .stocks of Bridal Rose, Blue Bird and Overland nnatterns. See our special 7 piece China Fruit Sets at 98c. 15 New Dinnerware Patterns Why not buy that new Dinner Set for Christmas. You will find ithere amongst aur 15 new sats, all at special prices far Christmas shoppers. Everyone a full 97 piece set, and absolutely guaranteed against fire check- ing. .Make certain, to see our special white and gold dinner seta on sale at $25.00. Your. -New Coat for Christmas You caneasily have that new coat for Christmas if you conte in and sea mi, We have ,reduced our prices se that you can buy an up-to-date quality garment at the lowest price imaginable. Gift Suggestions HOLEPROOF HOSIERY SHOES AND , SLIPPERS SWEATERS GLOVES SCARFS BOUDOIR SLIPPERS SPATS OVERSHOES FANCY APRONS HOUSE DRESSES BOUDOIR CAPS INITIALED HANDKERCHIEFS COLORED HANDKERCHIEFS GINGHAM HANDKERCHIEFS ' BOXED HANDKERCHIEFS BEADS BROACHES PURSES SPORT HATS PARASOLS UMBRELLAS Wehave just received a large sbeement of the prettiest Kinonas, Bath- robes and Dra wing Sacks we have ever seen The prilces are lower so make cer ttein to..seie, tieern before you decide on your gifts. For the Men and Boys. SOX SHIRTS .SWEATERS SWEATER COATS ARM BANDS BRACES BELTS BRUSHED WOOL SCARFS BATHROBES NECKTIES GLOVES GARTERS INITIALED HANDKERCHIEFS. HOUSE SLIPPERS 3 Christmas Gr eery Prices PURE CANE GRANULATED SUGAR 010.50 A :HUNDRED. 10 POUNDS FOR $1.10. Choice. Seedless Raisins, 14c .lb, Best Shelled Walnuts 5'0c, lb. . New Currants, 2 lba for 35c, Best Shelled Almoida 50c. lb: Our Special Cani;dtires 30c, ib.. Extra Choke. New Dates, 21b. 25e Special Minch Cakes 19c, lb.. New Mr'red Nuts 19e. ib. Sweet Celefoareise. Navel ; alleges, 2.0c, to 75c, a dozen Old fashioned barge 4 -Crown, eluscatel Reeei is, 15c. a, lb,