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Vol. 51, No. 29 Flesherton, Ontario, December 16, 1931 W. H. Thurslon & Son, Proprietors 4 xt ROCK MILLS Mr. Ralph McPhatter of Kemble and Miss Beatrice Douglas of Owen Sound hospital were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Joyce Porteous. Don't forget the Christmas tree en- tertainment to be held in the school jn Wednesday evening, December 23. Consisting of songs, recitations, music, dialogues, pantomime, etc. The annual meeting of the Baptist Ladie's Aid was held on Wednesday afternoon of last week at the home jf Mrs. Ned Croft. Miss E. M. Oliver spent the week end at her home near Priceville. Mrs. Ned Croft visited over the week end with her sister, Mrs. H. Osborne at Feversham. Unity United Farm women held their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday afternoon, December 9th, at the home of Mrs. A. F. Pedlar with a very good attendance. The president was in the chair and the meeting opened with singing and re- peating the creed in unison. The roll call was answered by an ex- change of Christmas gifts and a CEYLON Miss Vera Marshall, R. N., of To- ronto is visiting at her home for a few weeks. Mr. S. Hemphill and daughter, Miss Maud, accompanied Mr. and Mrs. W. Walker of Eugenia to Glenelg on Sat- urday and visited Mrs. J. Warling, who is not in the best of health at present. Mrs. Henry Patterson visited her son, Coverdale at Dundalk, who has been ill the past week. Miss Reta Marshall, nurse in train- ing-, at the General and Marine hos- pital, Owen Sound, spent Saturday at her home here. (Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Stewart and daughters, Misses Olga, Elma, and Ella, and Miss Mary Paton, all of- Owen Sound were week end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. A. Sinclair and family. Mr. Percy Hemphill of Alliston spent the week end at his home here. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Rutledge and family -spent the first of the week with their respective parents here. Miss Agnes McPhail M. P. and Mrs. KIMBERLEY great many beautiful ones were dis-; Me Williams motored to Owen Sound played. Several members gave Christ- 1 the first of the week. mas readings and Misses Edith and' The Sabbath school held its annual Mabel Belts sang two beautiful meeting on Sabbath afternoon at the Christmas pieces "O Gift Divine" and s'.hool hour for purpose of election of "Far away in Bethlehem". A con- test was put on and won by Mrs. Pedlar and Edith Betts, who each officers and selecting supplies for 19- 32. The following officers were el- ected: Superintendent, Mr. J. McWill- received a prize. It was decided to ' iams; Assistant Supt, Rev. Mr. Scott; send treats to the "shut ins" at Treasurer, Mrs. P. Hunt; Secretary, Christmas time and several members were appointed to look after same. The meeting then closed with singing and the hostess served a dainty lunch. ROCK MILLS LADIES' AID The Rock Mills Baptist Ladies' Aid held their annual meeting at the home of Mrs. Ned Croft, on December 9th, with 11 members and 2 visitors pres- ent. The meeting opened with the election of officers, as follows: Pres., Mrs. Chas. Hanley; Vice Pres., Mrs. Albert Blackburn; Sec., Mrs. Ned Croft; Asst. Sec., Mrs. Laurie Pedlar; Treas., Mrs. Wallace Fisher; Asst. Treas., Mrs. Ray Pedlar; Flower Com. Mrs. J. J. Boyce, Mrs. Thos. Fisher and Mrs. Garnet Magee. Next year's meetings and lunch committees were then arranged for. Mrs. Laurie Pedlar read John, 7th Chapter, followed by prayer and sing- ing. Coll. $1.75, also $2.25 for sale of Christmas gifts. Lunch was serv- ed at the close. The January meeting is to be at Mrs. Dick Clark's. Lunch committee: Cake, Mrs. Field, Mrs. Sam Fisher; Sandwijh, Mrs. Badjero, Mrs. Earl Croft. Mr. W. Fisher; Assist Sec., Mis-a Olive Marshall; Organist, Miss M. Cook; Asst. Organist, Mrs. Hunt; Teachers :- Adult Bible class, Mrs. A. E. Haw; Junior Bible class, Rev. Mr. Scott; Girls class, Miss Lottie Whittaker and Mrs. Sinclair; Boy's class, Mr. Me Will- iams; Junior class, Mrs. Hunt and Mra. Me Williams; Primary class, Miss M. Cook. Mr. McDonald of Shelburne was in town the first of the week on busi- ness. Mrs. Cecil Archibald of Proton spent the week end with her parents here. The U.F.W.O. held a very interest- ing meeting at the home of Miss Ag- nes Macphail, M.P., on December 9th when some 40 members and visitors wre present. Mrs. J. K. McLeod who was a delegate to the U.F.O. con- vention at Toronto gave a splendic report, followed by a lively discuss"- in of matters. Miss Macphail, who also attended the convention answerec questions asked and also gave a most interesting account of her trip west where she was priviliged to meet Mdpoicmv.F Miss Mary Haines is spending a couple of months in Toronto, the guest ol' her sister. A very enjoyable evening was spent in the hall on Friday evening, the occasion being a shower given to Mr. and Mrs. Bates Fawcett, who were recently married. The young couple received numerous useful and beauti- ful presents. The guests were en- tertained by dancing, after which a lunch was served. On Saturday Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Weber made a visit to Owen Sound and on their return were surprised to find the house in darkness. they stepped inside were even more surprised when the lights flashed on, revealing a beautiful tea ready. The family also surprised them by giving them a cabinet of silver, it being their 25th wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. E. Proctor and child- ren visited with Mrs. G. Proctor. Dr. and Mrs. Roszelle and Murraj pnd sister of' Caledonia visited Mr. and Mrs. Osborne, Sunday. We are glad to report Mr. Osborne in im- proving health. Mr. N. Burritt and Mr. Allen Fer- guson are home again for a time from working with the H. E. P. C. The W. M. S. met at the home of Mrs. G. Hutchinson for the election of officers for 1932: Mrs. G. Hutchin- son, Pres; Mrs. S. S. Burritt, Vice Pres.: Miss M. Haines, Sec.; Miss M Stafford, Treas.; Mrs. L. Rear, MAXWELL VICTORIA CORNERS PROTON STATION Large quantities of fowl are b"eing marketed at Dever Bros, store for the Christmas trade. The highest mar- ket price and good weight are speci- alties with Dever Bros. Mr. A. Sherson is a visitor in To- ronto at present. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Thompson of Dobbinton were visitors on Sunday at Mr. Thos. Wauchope's. Mrs. Wauchope who has been visiting wjth her .daugh- ter, Mrs. Thompson, for several weeks returned home with them. Mrs. R. G. Acheson spent a few days last week with her daughter at Maple Grove. A Hydro canvasser was in the vill- age a few days ago and secured sev- eral subscribers who would be willing to have the electric light installed in their buildings. many friends from thw part, known' Om . "' by herself and friends at the meeting I M ' ss Roslc McGirr has returned which gladened each others hearts.*^ her home after a month>s Then an exchange of Xmas gifts took place, which caused much mirth, after which a lovely lunch was served by Mrs. Monhail and assistants. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Cameron ol Collingwood visited relatives here on Sunday. The W. I. met at the home of Mrs. Louis Kerton on December 10th, with 20 members present. The roll cah was answered with a 'suggestion foi a Christmas gift. A paper entitled our duty to the stranger within our gates was read by Mabel Ross. Mrs. R. J. Morrison gave a very humorous reading, after which a dainty lunch was served. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Bert Porteolir- on the birth of a son. Mrs. Geo. Pallister of Feversham is visiting relatives here. Mr. Mark Murphy, while returning from the funeral of Mr. James Burn's at Glenelg was struck by a car and sustained a bad cut below the eye. He is getting along as well as can be expected. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Long of Hope- ville visited relatives here on Sunday. Mr. Howard Fenwick has secured a job at Victoria corners, near Thorn- bury, for the winter. (Last Week's Items) The Women's Association held their annual meeting at the home of Mrs. Binnington on Dec. 3rd, the officers for the following year are as follows; President, Mrs. Andrew Pallister; Vice-President, Mrs. R. J. Morrison; Secretary, Miss Ella Morrison; Treas., Mrs. John Stephens; Buying: com- mittee, Mrs. Angus Morrison, Mrs. Charles Long, and Mrs. D. A. Win- ters; Missionary committee, Mrs. Pope, Mrs. Buckingham, Mrs. Steph- ens and Mrj. Geo. Ross. Mr. Bazel Sornberger has his chopp- ing mill ready to work now, we wish him all success. Mr. Wm. Kerton spent the week end at his home here. On Friday evening last the com- munity gathered in the Orange hall Mr. James Burns died at the homeland showered the newly wed couple, of his daughter, Mrs. John Healy on Mr. and Mrs. Newton Davison. We the eighth line, two miles west of here on iMonday, December 7th, after a short illnesa, for although Mr. Burns had been ailing for some time he was able to go around until a few days before his death. He was 73 years old and had lived in Osprey nearly all his life. The funeral took place from Mr. Healy's to the R. C. ceme- tery in Glenelg, on Thursday, Dec. 10, and wav, largely attended by friend., and neighbors. Miss Hazel Hawton of Markdale spent the week end at her parental The weather is quite changeable. On Thur. morning the sleighing was very good and on Friday morning the roads and fields were bare. Mr. and Mrs. Davidson and fam- ily of Whitfield visited at Wilfred Gallagher's. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Geo. Phillips (nee Elsie Mc- Kee) wishes to convey her thanks to her many friends in Flesherton for the generous gift presented her. Mrs. Phillips has undergone a serious op- eration, but is improving nicely at her home at Port Dover. A Jordan Station farmer had sec- ond growth oats and barley, the first time he had known of a second crop of either grain in fifty years' of farm- ing experience. Our subscribers can save money and trouble by clubbing The Advance and their dailies. The Advance will cheer- fully handle clubbing orders. GOOD LOGS WANTED By the Durham Furniture Co. Ltd., Rock Mills, a quantity of good hard- svood logs wanted. Logs must be 14 inches and over at top end, 12 feet lontr and must be sound, smooth andt straight, cut from green timber. For price-3 and particulars apply at the office. Rock Mills. Durham Furniture Co. Ltd. TRUCKING All farm and dairy products, also wood, gravel, etc., trucked at reasonable prices. Phoce me and secure rates. R. J. VAU8E. Proton Station Phone: Flesherton 32 r 13. The Sunday School met at the home of Mrs. W. T. Ellis for the annual meeting. The reports showed all supplies paid for and a small ballan.'e on hand. All the officers were re- elected. FEVERSHAM BATES BURIAL CO'Y. ; DISTINCTIVE FUXERAL SERVICE AT MODERATE COST ! 1 NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR THE USE OF OUR FUNERAL CHAPEL 122-124 AVENUE RD. TORONTO PHONE: Night or Day KL 4344 J. W. BATES Formerly of Flesherton R. MADDOCKS > wish them happiness and prosperity in years to follow. S. S. NO. 9, ARTEMESIA Sr. 4th Fern Magee 80*, Willie Fenwick 73, Edith Fenwick 70*, Wes. Jamieson 69, Gerald Magee 55*. Jr. 4th Bennie Hanley 70*. Sr. 3rd Irva M 'gee 81*. Jr. 3rd Doris Magee 75*. Sr. 1st Hazel Magee 85, Bryce Hanley 70*. PR. Jimmy Magee 90*. * denotes presence every day. MARGARET SINCLAIR, Teacher. EUGENIA Children Left Alone In a llttlo house In a back atreet two children are awaiting Mother's nd bad's return. They are being helped by a friendly organization but there can be no home for them until their parents come back. . Where are the parents? For many months they have been struggling for lost health and strength in the Toronto Hospital for Consumptives They have benefited greatly, as so many hundreds do. from the quiet- ness, frcah air, kindly nursing anil medical attention. "Able to walk to the'd-lnlng-room for two meals a day now" la the proud boast of the htmband and father. But a short time ago he could not be moved from his bed. A few months from now, who knows, he- may be back again tak- ing up the burden of the home. Such work as this has srcnt econ- omic value to the community as well as opening the only way from misery and despair to hundreds of the consumptive poor. The hospital greatly needs your help. Will you please send a gift to Mr. A. E. Ames, 223 College St.. Toronto. Your correspondent unintentionally made an error in the date of the Eugenia school concert last week. The 8th line school is holding their con- cert on Monday evening, Dec. 21-it and = Eugenia, concert is on Tuesday evening, Dec. 22nd, then on Decembei 23rd is Santa Claus Day in Flesher- ton. These events the children are anxiously awaiting. Mr. Harold Levei; of Flesherton and Master Argylc Martin visited on Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs. C. Martin. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Turner and little son, Douglas, also Mrs. Wm. Magee visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Hillock, near Maxwell. Reeve and Mrs. Cameron and little son, Donald, motored to Toronto last week. Mrs. Cameron and Donald are remaining for sometime in To- ronto. Master Percy Smith was absen from Fleaherton High school for the pa-st week or so, through illness. We hope Percy will soon be well again. Master Billie Hanley had the mis- fortune to get kicked by a horse r. oently and his leg was badly bruised. We wish Billie a speedy recovery. Mr. Wes. Cooey of Toronto is vis- iting friends in this vicinity. "We are sorry to hear that Mr. Stanley Campbell had the misfortune to lose his fine big gray work-horse one day last week. By finding a tax bill of 1910 an Innisfil farmer has made the discon- certing discovery that while his as- sessment has remained unchanged his taxes have increased nearly three hundred per cent. vistt with friends in Meaford and other places. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander spent Sun- day afternoon with Miss Ella and Robert Alister. Santa Claus is coming to Fevcr- sham on Saturday afternoon next. December 1'Jth, making hi'.-, head- quarters at Mr. Alexanders store and has a nresent for all the little boys and girls under 12 years old in (he locality, and as he is getting old he has a memoranda of all the girls and boys he has a present for so go into the store and write your names in bis book so he won't. forget you. Be sure and be there when he arrives to griv him a harty welcome. Mr. and Mi-3. Torenee Williams is moving into the village this week. IN MEMORIAM PATTON In loving memory of our dear sister, who passed away, December 18, 1930. One year has passed since that sad day God called the one we loved away. In silence she suffered, in patience she bore, Till God called her home to suffer no more. Sadly missed by her Si-.iters and Brothers. The Chesley Enterprise would have all liquor stores closed while the pres- ent time stress continues. Our line of Personal Greeting Cards Allow you to pick your greeting for each friend RANGE IN PRICE FROM $1.00 up Beautiful personal cards at prices lowest in years, with your name printed thereon. Order now for best choice. The Advance Flesherton ESHOOL CONCERT A good concert will be held in thp eigrhth lino school on December 21 at 8 p.m. Don't miss "The Buggins- villc Uplift Society". Admission 25c and lOc. Send The Advance to a friend. IN MEMORIAM PATTON In loving memory of our dear wife and mother, Margaret Patton, who passed away, Decembei 18, 1930. One lonely year has passed, deal- mother, Sin.o a/.gslc came for you. Yet through the mist of this long year Your fa:o csmcs smiling through. Each lonely hour that we have spent Is woven through and through, With golden threads of memory, Dear mother, just for yon. Sadly missed by Husband, Sor. :'nd Daughters. i IIP 1 ' Come to This Store for Real Bargains Everything from soup to nuts can be had at "KEN KENNEDY'S" A fresh stock of CANDIES, NUTS of all kinds, Etc. CHRISTMAS WRAPPED CIGARS and CIGARETTES Fine Men's Wear We have a fine assortment of SCARFS, SOCKS, SPATS, SHIRTS, TIES SWEATERS, CAPS, GLOVES and anything that appeals to the Well Dressed Man FLESHERTON Ph one: 37 o\ery niqiit: until Christmas