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The Exeter Advocate, 1924-7-3, Page 1THIRTY-SIXTH YEAR. EX FACER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY' JULY 3, 1924 SANDBRS & CREECH Our Corner ___Hold your head! Look ahead! Go ahand Get ahead. "Yes we liavie no bananas," would make an excellent war song for the Italians. The salt drink may bat an abomina- tion, but fortunatelyayou ,can, drink or laiat alone, A orator reminds us of a bumblebee, He makes the greatest impression when be sits dawn. ]lust be hard for 4thei new bride to decide on a meal that will match her delightful dinner ,set. When Greek meets Italian both will. cry: "Yes, ,we have ane fruit of the description •'aforesabd." People learn by experience. A man never wakes up his second baby to see it laugh. Motorists are peculiar people; if they don't knock you down, they turn around and cuss you because they have missed you. atra4igood sport is a man who will give his straw hat a 50 yards start when it blows off before giving chase. A gas war in Tilsonburg brought the price down tb 12% cents a gal- lon. Norte the police are out to find out where the gasoline was stolen from. Ailsa Craig is among the places to have their Main street sprinkled with calcium chloride. We under- stand some of Exeter's streets were to be similarly treated, but it seems a long time coining. It will be no good next winter. Local News life, Nature gives gracious returns A very exciting -game of solt ball • to those who, love and serve bei: Weil : was played op the School grotfnds on But no garden gathers luxurious Monday eveninglast; •the contesting DECORATION DAY growth without ardent cultivation. parties being Main Street and Caven You may make' life an arid desert, girls, Both teams fought hard to The officers and members of the Exeter Lodge, No. 6T, I.O.O.F., gath- ered at the cemetery in large num- bers with hundreds of friends on Sunday afternoon in commemoration of Decoration Day. In every sense it was a beautiful Memorial Service. Each grave of the 37 departed broth- er Oddfellows was decorated with a good sized Union Jack and a nice potted geranium was lovingly placed upon the grave.' The ceremony of decoration was in charge of Bro. E, A. Howald, as marshall, who also acted as secretary in the absence of Bro. R. N. Creech. Bro. Howald was assisted by Noble Grand, Thos. Pryde and Chaplin Rev. Jas. Foote. Special attention was given in the ceremony to the white Cross that stands as a memorial to Pte. Sydney West, whose body rests beneath the poppies of Flanders. The Memorial Address was given by Bro. Rev. W. E. Donnelly, pastor of James St. Church, who chose for his text, Prov. 10-7. "The. memory of the just is blessed." The address substantially was as follows: "We are standing to -day in the silent city of the dead. We mark the lapseeof time by the vanishing of faces dear, and the hush of familiar voices. We peer into the deep shad- ow and we do not see; we listen in the infinite silence and there is no sound; but the cable of human hope ,stretches from shore to shore. After the sun has set behind the hills, and shadows gather on the plans, there is a wondrou glow of light that breaks upon ithe far heights. The departing day is trans- figured into glorious color. Thus when a noble life departs we look. upward and see blended in beautiful memories of splendid promise of life immortal for our beloved dead. What is it that is blessed in the memory of the just? That they cov- eted not ease, but deliberately chose the steep and rugged path where duty led the way, is blessed. That they were men of faith who could not be swerved from the King's highway, is a blessed memory. That they had rooted and grounded in them the attributes of truth, that they lived lives above reproach, that their hands were clean from . the stain of gold, and that their barks floated on the deep seas of virtue and honesty that stretch out towards a just and righteous God, is a prec- ious memory. That their citizenship was not only a privilege but a sacred trust is a glorious memory. There is an old saying, that shrouds have no .pockets. But we have every right to challenge the statement. God permits us to carry some things into the next world. True, we must go empty handed to our caskets, but we need not stand as paupers before our God. We can carry a beautiful character beyond. We can transport a winsome disposition there. We take along the respectand hon- our of our friends. We may keep the ardent love of our life compan- ions. We may tuck away in the re- cesses of our shroud our triumphant faith in God. The marble monu- ment may crumble into dust, but the influence of a noble life will contin- ue like the waves of the mighty ocean until they • break upon the other shore. But to obtain such a heritage of character as will make memory blessed, we must put something into ,As stated last week R. G. Seldon and others of town attended the Scotch Doubles Tournament at Lon- don. a did not hear of them bringing home any of the prizes, but it might be that R. G. was taken for the best looking man in the bunch for as he was going to deliver a bowl he was snapped by the Adver- tiser camera man and the same even- ing his picture appeared as big as life in that paper. If there is any doubt about the object of the snap we will give it to Dick. . lrog-140-1fril P/Zrel hN TI1 PUBLIC REPAIRS We are now ,prepared to do -Al kinds 'r of repair work 'on broken frames; wheras before we had to send, them to • Landon or .eslewhere.f Heavy Shell Frames to'Your Own Lenses $3.00 Broken Shell Rims Replaced While You Wait Spectacels $2.00' up DR. JOHN WARD CHIROPRACTOR 'and OPTICIAN Phone 70 Mauro St.,. Exeter or you may transform it into a. rich . win and it was any body's game up and abundant garden of abiding ; to the last. The score at the end of fruits. You may fill the pockets of•,:the game was 24-17 in favor o£ Cav- your shroud with riches''that will as-' en team, z sure a cherished memory more last- I •. ing than the chiselled marks in the , COULTER-,PRESZCATOR marble and granite Qf your ,tolub.:,1 .A quiet wedding was, solemnized One day last summer 2 stood be- at high noon on Saturday •last, at side the stump 'of a great chestnut i Dundas Centre parsonage, London, tree in my father-in-law's woods. I when Miss 'Olive. Alberta Preszcator, An adventurous young tree had daughter of John Priszcator, of chosen the heart of the old stump town, became the bride of Joseph as a place of growth and had boldly Leroy E. Coulter, son of J. J. Coul- pushed its way up to a height of 12 feet, The young tree was growing uponthe old tree's foundation. The old tree was enriching the soil for the younger. Thus we shall not only hold sacred and precious the memory of our de- parted brothers, but building upon the foundations of their virtues, in- spired by the roots of their graces, we shall lift the fabric of noble truth in our own lives, and endeav- our to perpetuate the things that en- rich them in glory. The more precious still is their memory because we expect to see their faces again. „"The hills are dearest which Our childish feet have climbed the earliest" ' And because we love those hills and scenes of precious memory we hope to see them again. Memory is always enriched by prospects and to -day we rejoice in lights that shine on forever For if the Great Father stoops to touch with divine power the cold heart Cif the maple bud and makes it burst forth from its prison walls, will he leave forgotten in the earth the soul of roan made in his own im- age?, If he gives the rosebush, whose withered blossoms float out in the June breezes the assurance of anoth- er springtime, will he withhold the words of hope from 'the children of men when the frosts of winter come? Rather let us have faith that he who wastes not a single dewdrop, or a blade of grass, or a lonely flower, but makes them all carry out His eternal plan, that he has given im- mortal life to mortal man and gath- ered His friends to His eternal bos- om. ` The benediction was pronounced by Bro. Rev. James Foote. • 7' Phone Delivery — HARVEY'S Service Grocery START FILLING YOUR JAM CUPBOARD NOW Everyone loves the fragrance, flavor and delicacy of fresh strawberries. Why not preserve a lot of it in the form of jam and : ,jelly for winter use? Do it the . Certo .way which saves that delicious flavor because only one minute's •belling is required, and makes' fifty per cent. more`jani or jelly'from the same amount of fruit. Your jams and jellies will cost less and are so easily made—sure success every time even for the most inexperienced. CERTO per bottle - 40c. CANNED CORN ': 2 Tins 25c NEW CHEESE Per Lb; 22c CHRISTIE'S DATE TART Per Lb. 350 BRUNSWICK SARDINES 4' TINS . . 25c KUNTZ SPECIAL GINGER ALE PER CASE $1.00 PASTRY FLOUR e. 24 Lbs. . 800 ROYAL YEAST CAKES Per Box 5c PRUNES 2 Lbs. 25c PEANUT BUTTER (Bulk) Per Lt. ... .25c - ORANGE, 25c ORANGE; LEMON AND LIME CRUSH PER CASE $1.10 HARVEY & HARVEY TWO STORES -ter, of London. Rev John Garbutt officiated. Miss Verna Tait and Mr. William J. McKenna, both of Lon- don, were the attendants. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs, Coulter left on a motor trip to Exeter and on their return will reside in London. STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL The strawberry festival in connec- tion with Main St. Methodist church len Thursday night last was a most pleasing event, both from the stand- point of what was there to eat and drink, and entertainment. There was an abundance of strawberries and good things to eat and after this feature was dispensed with a pro- gram was rendered. Rev, Mr, Clys- dale,pastor, acted as chairman and also sang two very pleasing and well rendered solos. The community sing- ing was well received as was also the solos sung by Mr. Maurice Ford. Rev. Mr. Donnelly delivered a very interesting and humorous address that delighted the gathering very much. There were other very pleas- ing features of the program, which space will not permit of mention. The Russell orchestra furnished the music and acquitted themselves ad- mirably, their selections being a treat to all. The proceeds amount- ed to $130. SIMPSON—HASTINGS A happy June event took place at St. Andrew's manse on Saturday, June 21, when Lula Zena Hastings, only daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. Hastings, of Exeter, be- came the bride of Andrew Calvin Simpson, of this city. Rev Mac- Gregor officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Simpson will reside in Loudon. A NARROW SHAVE What might have resulted •in a terrific explosion accompanied by loss of life and property, happened at Messrs. Pollen & Foote's garage on Monday morning last. Mr. Cecil Ford had galled at the. garage to have his truck tank filled with gaso- line and while it was being drained from the large tank -to the lesser one, Cecil lit a match .to start a cigarette, when •the flame ignited the gas at. the end of he hose. Flames shot in all directions and everything looked serious. A number of men happened to be standing close by at the time and at once began to fight the blaze and by the aid of a chemical fire ex- tinguishing outfit, they succeeded in subduing the flames. Had the flow of gasoline been stopped and the pipe empty, there is no telling what the resultmight have been, as doubtless the fire would have follow- ed down the pipe and into the• tank containing .a Hundred gallons of gas- oline. 'Luckily little or no damage was done. Revs. Foote and Chidley exchang- ed pulpits last Sunday. Mr, G. Dow shipped a ear load of horses to Montreal on Saturday. Quite a number from here attend- dedthe races in Strathroy and Strat- ford, on Dominion Day. Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Francis and Mr. R. Williams, of Usborne, spent the holiday with friends in Essex. Mr. Wm. Ward took a car load of flower lovers, like himself, to St. Thomas on- Dominion Day and all report being well repaid. Dr. Ben- nett showed them about. Mrs. S. Johnston, who recently, returned from the London Hospital, is improving daily and whiil not able to get out doors, she leaves her i bed for a few hours each day. At the meeting of the Huron Pres-' byterial W.M,S., held at Clinton re- cently, arrangements were made for the autumn Conference, which will be in the form of a jubilee to be held in Exeter. "Green Stockings" the comedy put on in Kirkton, Tuesday evening of last week by Exeter young people, did not draw a large house. The play however, was well rendered and all in attendance were highly pleased. Mr. E. J. Wethey, principal of the High Seheol here, was assisting at Goderich last week at the Depart- mental' examinations for students of Upper and Middle School. The ex- aminations for Entrance to High Schools will be held here on July 2, and 4th. SOFT BALL RESULTS On Thursday of last week James St. A won from Thames Road by a large score, and by so doing, put them out in front in a run for a win- ner. It was a loose played game and if James St. A wants to win the first half, they will have to step faster to put a win over on Main St. in the play-off. June 27th Caven Presbpterian- sprang the surprise of the season, when they put the Trivitt Memorial out of the running by a score of 7-4 in the first game of the year. It was any body's game right up to the last out, and excitement ran very high. The Trivitt team got a bad shock as they were sure of a win and the lose was played the best game and deserve played the best game and des erve the win. Goldie has a nice team lined up now and in the next half will make them all sit up and look on. On Thursday, July 3rd, Main St. and James St. B play the game that was postponed a week ago. Main St. has picked an easy winner and if so, will play off with James St. A team next week. Saintsbury RACE HORSES IN LAW SUIT Considerable interest has been a- roused in this locality over the legal action takes by William Richardson, of Simcoe, .formerly of Stratford, against Thomas Yearly, of Stephen 'Township, the weliknown race horse fancier. The trial- took place at Sim- coe on Thursday last and was tried by Judge Boles, of Norfolk County, without a 'jury. Richmond is a train- er and racer, who es widely known in Western Ontario. In 11519, Yearly gave him four horses to train: Teddy "1 Gratton, -Lee Gratton, Teddy, 3ar and Queenie Smith, all good prospects. The first two were sold by- Yearly subsequently for $1000 apiece, al- though picked up by him for $200 and $150 respectively. Richardson set up :a claim for half of the money, alleging that he was to have a half interest in these two. horses. At the trial he had difficulty, in explaining how it was that he claimed an inter- est in these and not in the others. which had not turned out so well. :\Judgement was given in favor of Yearly and his friend% are congratu- 4 lating him on'the result of the trial. J G.. Stanbury was Counsel for ,., %\ Yearly and W. E. Kelly, , K.C., and D. E. Kelly, of Simcoe, for Richard- by son. The engagement is announced of Miss P. E. Gidley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Gidley, of Blyth, to Mr. William Patterson, of Chiea go. The marriage will take place the latter part of September. Miss Gidley is a granddaughter of Mr. Rich'd 'Gidley, and a niece of Mr. W. W. Taman, of town. LOCALS ALSO ON PAGE 4 BIRTHS GRAHAM—In Exeter, on June 30th, to Dr. M. G. and Mrs. Graham, a son. KEYS—On Saturday, June 21st, to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Keys, a son. BOULTER—In Usborne, on June 29th, to Mr. and Mrs. Bert Boul- ter, a daughter. MARRIAGES KEYES— 11,TcNAUGHTON —In Mor- ris town, on June 25th, Lila Mae, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Mc- Naughton, t6 Mr. Burton Carman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Parker, of Hensall. SIMPSON—HASTINGS—At St. And- rews manse, London, Lulu Zena, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. Hastings, Exeter, to. Mr. And- rew Calvin Simpson, of London, by Rev. Dr.. MacGregor. COULTER — PRESZCATOR — At Dundas Centre church, London, on. Saturday, June 28th, by Rev. John Garbutt Olive Alberta, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 'John Preszcater, of Exeter to Mr. Leroy B. Coulter; son of, Mr, J. J. Coulter, of iron - don. DEATHS BOULTER—In Usborne, on June 30th, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Boulter. WILLIAMS—In McGillivray on June 25th, John Williams, aged 60 years. FEE In Hensall, on Friday, June 28th, Margaret Jane Fee, in' her 87th year. CARR—In Brucefield, on Satur- day, ;Tune 21st, Thomas Carr, in his 62nd year. MY'LNE—In Parkhill, on June 23rd; Estre Ann. Rogers, -beloved wife of the late John Mylne. Let Us ii&p You. To See Better Little emtroubles neglected 'to -day become the big eye troubles to- morrow. Temporary use of glasses NOW may save PERMANENT use LATER. Our examination wsll tell whether or not you need glasses. Satisfaction guaranteed. S. FITTON REGIJT.1rRED OPTOMETRIST When You Blow Out BLOW IN DON'T TAKE A CHANCE ON CHEAP TIRES IT DOESN'T PAY TO -DAY --e "My Brother's Place" John Taylor ° STEWA T'S STOCKINGS ON SALE lI YOU ARE LOOKING FOR REAL VALUES IN SUMMER HOSIERY, THIS IS THE PLACE TO BUY. Silk Stockings 98c Silk Lisle Hose 65c We have the new nude, Plain or fancy ribbed Sill: Peach and Sand shades as well Lisle Stockings. some with as White and Black. These elastic tops—Black, White and are first quality Silk Hose for the popular Iight shadeson sale only 98c a pair. at 65c a pair. 35c or 3 Pair For $1.00 First quality, well finished Stockings for Ladies. Light Fawn, Brown, Black or White. A real value at 35c or 3 pair for $1.00: Silk Lisle Hose 25c Good Black Stockings, Plain or Ribbed all sizes from 5 to 10, real money savers at 25c a pair. Summer Dress Materials Early sales of practically our entire stock of sunnier Dress Materials has enabled us to re -stock with tile very latest designs in Voiles, Ratines and Knitted Silk materials. Make your own dresses out of materials that are the last word in style and design. You save over one half. Standard patterns with the Belrobe system show you how. Dozens of new patterns in your size carried right in stock- =no waiting for the mails. • —mar", nmawss Sale of Men's Shirts Men's Work: Shirts 98c Men's Fine Shirts $1..4$ A11 sizes from 14% to 17— full cut Shirts in Blue Khaki and Black and White, worth at least $1.25, but on sale at 98c. Every size in this lot up to 17, all good patterns with soft cuffs and worth up to $2.75. All to cleared at $L49 each. July Grocery Bargains 3 McLaren's Jelly Pdrs for 25c 2 lbs. Crisp Ginger Snaps 35c Large can pink Salmon for 15c Sweet Mixed Cookies 18c a 'ib. 4 Tins Brunswick Sardines 25c Christie's Fresh Sodas 15c pkg J. A. STE