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THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE Wednesday, January 27, 1937 KIMBERLEY «?* The annual church meeting was held in the church on Tuesday night with a fair attendance. Rev. McAuslan pre- sided. Reports were encouraging, es- pecially the treasurer's report, show- ing minister's salary paid up to the •end of the year, caretaker and all other expenses fully met with a bal- Jknce on hand of $7^0 for salary, f3.50 from collections on hand. We congratulate our efficient treasurer, also the other officers of the several branches of the church. The only exception is the W. M. S., which have had to discontinue their meetings 'through winter months. Mr. and Mrs. Fi'ank Idle, Clarks- biu-g, visited Mi-s. Idle's aunt and uncle on Sunday afternoon, Mrs. Jas. Lawrence and Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Burritt. On Friday night our community wag joined by East Mountain people at the hall and gave Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Idle two chairs from Kimber- ley, a set of dishes from the moun- tain people, also several other use- ful articles. Mr. Idle repondtd in a neat reply thanking all; the remain- •der of the evening was spent in danc- ing and as you please. On WednjeaHay evening a dance was put on in the C. M. Hall but owing to bad weather was not very well attended. Miss C. Dinsmore, a former teach- er spent the week end as guest of Mrs. Arnold Lawrence. Mr. Andrew Fawcett had the mis- fortune on Sunday night while going Ijome from his mother's, of falling On the road and breaking his leg. He was taken to CoUingwood Hospital whper« it is being looked after. Mr. Hartley and Carman Lawrence left for Kirkland and Larder Lake where they have secured jobs with tire hydro. EUGENIA ROCK MILLS . The roads are very icy and in a dangerous condition for travelliog. Several cars left the road in Pedlar's awamp and had to be drawn out with horses. Mrs. Badgerow, who ig with Mrs. Fred Jamieson, 8th line, spent the week end with her daughter, Mrs. Laurie Betts. The Ladies' Aid held their January meeting at the home of Mrs. B. Field on Wednesday afternoon of last week. Owing to the disagreeable day only four ladies were present. Quite a number from here attended the sale of Mr. Robt. Priestly of Max- well on Monday. Mrs. Chas. Newell visited on Mon- day with Mr. and Mrs. E. Binnington, Maxwell. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Graham and daughter, Vilda, of Walkerton, spent Sunday with 'Mr. and Mrs. Laurie Betts. Mr and Mi-s. W. J. Chard visited re- cently with their daughter Mrs. Hill near Markdale. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Best of To- ronto, spent the week end with re- latives here. Mr. and Mrs. Ned Croft visited Fri- day evening: with Mr. and Mrs. Al- bert Blackburn, 4th line. Mr and Mrs. Archie McEachnie and family of Priceville, were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Ped- lar. Mrs. Alex. English spent a week with relatives in Toronto. BARGAIN EXCURSION February 6 to Owen Sound 80c RETURN RETURN LIMIT _ UP TO FEB. 8 Consult Agents â€" Ask for Handbill Canadian Pacific The Woman's Association met at the home of Mrs. Garnet Magee on Thursday afternoon of last week. Mrs. C. Turner, the vice-pres. presided for the devotional period after which Mrs. Francis Genoe, the pres., took the cliair for the remainder of the meet- .ng. Aitur the roll call, the minutes were read and approved. It wa^ de- cided to answer the March roll call by a Biblical verse containing the word 'heart". All agreed to withdi'aw the February meeting. Other business matters were di.scussed after which the meeting was closed in prayer by Rev. Bushell. A short program fol- lowed which consisted of a reading, "Dad's Advice," by Miss Dolly Ot- tfewell, "The second mile" by Mrs. Tohn Campbell and "Hard Luck" by ilrs. C. Martin. Contests were con- ducted by Mrs. Lewis Genoe and Mrs. Well Graham. At the close of the orogram a dainty lunch was served by Mrs. Magee and assistants. The W. A. extend their thanks to Mrs. Magee for the use of her home and for her kind hospitality. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Shortt and sons visited on Sunday with the Essland family at Rob Roy. Mrs. Jim JohJison and son Earl and wife and little daughter of Dundalk wei-e Sunday visitors with the form- er's brother, Mr. Jas. Fawcett, wife and family. Recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Court Smith were Mr. and Mrs. Steve Sutton of Flesherton and Mr. and Mrs. Waiter Poole and daughter, Grace of the 12th line. Miss Jean Graham, who is spending the winter at Flesherton, and nephew, Master Frank Graham spent the week end at the latter's parental home. Mrs. Baid^erow visited ovter the week end with her daughter, Mrs. Laurie Betts, Rock Mills. Mr. and Mrs. J. Wilson and son, Ian, of Kimberley, also Mr. Gordon Wilson visited on Sunday with the Messrs. Wilson's sister, Mrs. Fred Jamieson, who is ill. Congratulations to Rev. and Mrs. A. Bushell, who are the happy grand- parents of a little son, born to their son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Bush. <j1I, Toronto, last week. Miss Marjorie Benson of Maxwell visited friends in this vicinity for a v-ouple of days. The north unit of the W. A. are holding a "Olde tyme" social in the basement of the church on Friday evening. The Y. P. U. met On Wednesday Hveniiig of last week, Mrs. C. Martin presided and took the devotional per- iod. Miss Ida Benson was organist for the evening. .\fter the opening hymn, the Lord's prayer was repeated in unison. Scripture passages were read by Miss Jean Tudor and Mis.'' Ida Benson. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The literary convenor, Miss Evelyn Camp- bell took the discussion topic, "Fam- ily at work and play." The last chap- ter of Proverbs was read con.secu- tively. which showed the qualities of a virtuous woman. For recreation, Mrs. Martin conducted a "Kitchen Utensil" contest. The meeting clos- r(\ by all singriny; "The more wc get together the happier we'll be." PRICEVILLE St. Columba W. M. S. and W. A. held their firet meeting of the new year at the home of Mrs. H. B. Mc- Lean. In the absence of the pres- ident, iMrs. F. G. Karstedt presided for the W. M. S. The theme for devotions was "Jesus and women and children." A letter was read from our missionary. Miss Florence Fee of West China and also a Chinese Christ- mas Folder describing the work with kindergartens, neighborhood schools and baby welfare. Miss Edith James presided for the W. A. and led in a worship service for the new year. Plans were made for the winter's ac- tivities. Reports of treasurer and secretary of both societies were read, showing a year of progress. Lunch was served by the hostess, a.ssisted by her daughter, Miss Anna McLean and a social half hour spent over the tea cups. Rev, H. E. Wright purposes for the next two Sundays, dealing with the history of church music, from its inauguration down to the present time. As music is a means of ex- pressing the deejjest things in one's experience, and providing a release and comfort when other things fail in times of stress, this vital sub- ject should prove very interesting when dealt with by a musician of Mr. Wright's ability. Mr. W. W. Ramage has recovered a measure of health and strength and is visiting for a few weeks with his daughter, Mrs. Stanley Williams near Holstein. VANDELEUR . 1 Hurrah for BOX SOCIAL in Orange Valley Hall on Friday, January 29th, 1937 at 8 o'clock p.m. Good programme provided followed by DANCE Admission: â€" 25c. Ladies with box free. Come and enjoy a good time... .^ SKATING PARTY will be held in the FLESHERTON ARENA - on r r. Wed., Jan. 27 Under the auspices of Flesherton High School BROOMBALLGAME; NOVELTIES Booth Admission: 20c and 10c The Willing Helpers' and W. M. S. meeting were held Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Colin McLean, with 23 present. Miss Mary Mc- Eachem presided over the meeting. The secretary, Mrs. Bradey Irwin, read the minutes, Mrs. Stuart Boyce sent her resignation in as president, Mrs. Jack McMeekin wag appointed to take her place. Hymn, "Yield not to temptation'' was sung; Mrs. Jack MicMeekin gave a splendid reading on New Year's prayer and wag much en- joyed; Mrs. Aldcorn gave a very in- teresting tallt on the subject "Un- kindness," which was thoroughly en- joyed. The meeting' was dosed by repeating the creed in unison. It was decided that tlie Willing Help- er's meeting be held first for the year. The executive was appointed to draft out the program for both meetings. Mrs. Sutherland presided over the W. M. S. and opened with a few words of scripture, followed by prayer. "Jesus keep me near the Cross" was sung followed by Scripture read res- ponsively from Samuel, 14 Chap, to t2nd verse; Mrs. Henry Tucker gave a splendid reading on "The little Black Sheep.'' Mrs. Sutherland also Slave a reading on Dr. Goforth; Mrs. A. L. Hiiicks read a chapter from the study book "The True Heralds." It wa.s decided to make quilts for the bale to be sent in June, instead of September this year. It was agreed to send Miss Sarah McLean a treat the following day. who would eel- 1 ebrate her birthday, Januai-y 20th. The meeting closed by repeating the lord's Prayer. A delightful lunch was served by the hostesses. Mrs. Sutherland and Mrs. R. McLean. The next meeting will he held on Tues- day. February 16th at the home of Miss Nellie McLean, when all the ladies are cordially invited. The Institute meeting was held at the home of Mrs. G. Whyte. Mrs. •John McMillan presided in the absence of Mrs. Bo.vce. Miss Mary McKin- iioii gave a splendid ijapor on Current Events. Mrs. Wilfred Watson gave an interesting paper on the life of our present king and family. Com- munity singing was much enjoyed, after which lunch was served and a social time spent. Miss Mary McEachern returned home after spending' some time visit- ing her sistei-s on the South lino. Mr. Wm. Ramage, who has not been well ha.s pone to his daughter's, M,rs. Cbas. McDougall. Holstein, where his wife has been for a time. We hope Mr. and Mrs. Ramage will continue to gain strength and feel better. Mrs. McMeekin I'eturned home after spending the past month with her (laughter, Mrs. B. Irwin. The annual meeting of the agricul- tural society was held Thursday after- noon in the hall. Mr. Thos. Niehol presided over the meeting. Consid- erable business was dealt with. The election of officers took place. Pres., Wm. Beaton; 1st Vice Pres., Mr. J. P. McMillan; Sec. Vice., Archie McAr- thur; Seo.-Treas; Garfield Whyte; nirrctors: Jim Sturrock, Wm. Beaton, Henry Eckhardt, Gordon McEachern, Arthur Bell, Ed. Sullivan, Thos. Nich. oil, John Nicholl (Sr.), Angu.<i Mc- Vicar, Wm. McBride. It was decided to have the fall fair on Sept. 21 and 22. The lady directors are: Mrs, Pan Campbell, Mrs. W. G. McBride, Mrs, E. Sullivan, Mrs. A. B. Mc.Ar- thur, Mrs. J. G. Whyte. Miss Kdna Feriruson resigned and Mrs. .lohn P. McMillan was elected in her place. Messrs J. D. Campbell, Bert Irwin The annual congregational meeting for Vandeleur church was held follow- ing the service last Sunday afternoon. Good reports were presented from the Church, Sunday School, Young Peo- ple's Society, etc., and the following officers were elected for the church: Elders, Messrs. Jos. Buchanan, Thos. Shannon and Lundy Johnston; Stew- ards: Messrs. W. J. F. Hutchinson, H. I. Graham, Will Johnston, Geo. Buchanan, E. Warling and D. McGee; Organist, Mrs. Geo. Buchanan. The Y. P. S. held their weekly meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Fitzsimmons last Friday evening. The meeting was in charge of the soc- ial committee. The previous meet- ing of the Y. P. S. wag held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Shannon, with the citizenship committee in charge. , On Thursday evening of last week a large number of friends and neigh- bors of Mr. and Mrs. John Bowles, who were recently married, met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Warling and spent a few pleasant hours to- gether. During the course of the even- ing the bride and groom were pres- ented with a miscellaneous shower of valuable articles. Mr. Bowles made a suitable reply, thanking the friends for their kindness. The pastor. Rev. H. S. Warren re- cently presented certificates to Mrs. Dolan, Mrs. W. J. p. Hutchinson. Mrs. L. Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. H. I. Gra- ham. Pauline Hutchinson and Jim Stewart, who wrote and received cre- dit in the teacher training course giv- en by the pastor last fall. • ♦ ♦ ♦ ifi iX" ♦â- >'><' ♦«iH><>'><><>«>'>«X"X»*X><~>»X»<*»I'*>*> I ♦♦•♦••♦•••••♦••••♦•♦♦vwv • HOCKEY Thursday, January 28, 1937 PROTON vs. FLESHERTON Semi- Pro. League Game Monday, February 1, 1937 MARKDALE vs. FLESHERTON Centre Grey League Game SKATE TO MUSIC MONDAY, â€" WEDNESDAY â€" SATURDAY From 8.00 to 10.00 o'clock p.m. y £ Free skating for beginners by Board of Trade Z on Saturday afternoons. VW*.*V*.*V*.**.**.**J»*.**.**.**.**.**.**.*V*.*V*.**.**.**.*****.**.**.**.**.**.**.**.**.**.**.'*.**.**^V*.*W*.**.**.**,rVW-ir ROCK MILLS LADIES' AID The Ladies' Aid met at the home of Mrs. Barney Field on Wednesday, January aoth, with a small attend- ance, as the weather was not very favourable. The meeting opened by singing "Hallelujah Thine the Glory." The 5th chapter of John was read, followed by prayer. Collection a- inounted to J1.20. After the buainesg part the meeting closed by sing- ing, "Have you any room for Jesus." The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Walter Russell on Wed., Feb. 17th, to quilt. Lunch committee: Cake, Mrs. B. Field, Mrs. Sam Fisher; Sandwiches, Mrs. H. Patton, Mrs. A. Blackburn. DETECTIVE STORIES PETER'S FIND FEVERSHAM Mr. Fred Barber of Flesherton was a visitor with his mother, Mrs. Jos- eph Barber here last week. Miss Margaret Hawton, R. N. ^pent a day with Mrs. Colquette last week. -Vlr. and Mrs. Fred Hawton of Stay- iier were visitors with the former's brother, Mr. Ern Hawton and fam- ily here recently. A very unusual winter for this part of the country. About one half the winter gone and no snow of any ac- count, but if all the rain that has tallen had come down in snow we would have been snowed in or the world snowed out. A. good manv cases of door, he went around to the back of the house. The door there was slight- ly ajar and with very little difficulty he succeeded in entering the wood- shed. From there he proceeded in- to the main part of the house. He lit one of his three remaining matches and looked quickly around the small room. It was completely unfurnished. Tramp, tramp, tramp, old Peter ^j,j,^„ suddenly his gaze rested on a trudged wearily along through the | ^^^^ ^j^ject in one corner. It looked darkness. His bones ached with fa- j j^j^^ ^^ ^j^j overcoat and this, he tigue, and at each step his water- ; thought would keep him warm for the soaked boots gathered more mud from ^^^y^^ g^ ^^^^ ^j^ ^^y ^ ^^^^ the soft road. In spite of his de- j pgj.^i^^j^p ^^^.^^^ ^^^ ^^^ ^-^ ^^^^ graded appearance. Peter was happy, i ^^^^ ^^^^-^^ ^^ ^j^^ ^„^^ g^^ ^i,ere Why shouldn't he be? Was he not a was something under it 1 He cautiously free man? Yes, although he could ^^^^ ^j,^ ^^^^ ^^j ^^^^ ^ ^^^1 ^5,^ scarcely believe it, he was free at last. | concealed object. It was cold and He knew that his future looked rather j ^^^^ ^^^^ j^ p,^^^ ^s hig hands hopeless but he put this thought away I ^jjjg^g J ^^^^ j^ ^^ clearly felt into the back of his mind and began ] ^^^ ^^^^ ^^ ^ ^^^^^ ^^^^^^ Lighting to think of the past. He had gained another match, he saw that it waa his freedom, and freedom to Peter I ^ ^^^ ^j,^ ^^ evidently been mur- meant almost as much as life itself. | ^^^^^ ^^^^j ^^^ -^ ^^^^ deserted house. He valued it as only the innocent ex- j ^he thoughts of murder made his convict can. blood run cold, for murderers were With these thoughts running pjij. j„.p].igon, and he knew what pri- through his mind, the old man peered [son was like. What should he do? eagerly into the inky darkness a- head of him in search of a light. He knew that he could not be far from that village, about which he had b«en told late that afternoon. The moon, which until then, had been completely hidden by the intercepting clouds, bui-st into a dim existence. The old man was glad of this and and quicken- ed his pace. He looked around as if in search of some living thing on that lonely road, but all was as quiet as his prison cell. ' ^vr .â- >». Suddenly, his attention was at- If he were found near the place, in all probability, he would be arrested. He was innocent it was true, but could he prove it? Last time he had been innocent but had spent three eternal years in prison for his innocence. Wlien these horrible thou^rhts beset old Peter, he wanted to get away as quickly as possible from this crime. He covered up the man and left the house as steathily as the murderer himself might have left. Just ag he was going through the backdoor, and closing it as he did so, his foot got tracted by a square piece of light on [ caught in the step, and the unfortun- the ground, several yards from the j ate Peter fell heavily to the ground, road. His curiousity was aroused to j a sharp pain ran through his head, such an e.xtent that he decided to in- 1 but he managed to crawl part way to vestigate and find the origin of this the road. Then came darkness. strange square of light. Leaving ,,n, d i. • j ., ^ . , i ,, , ' When Peter regained consciousness the road he cai-efully began to ap- ', 1 • â-  u j tt j „„ „ . ^, .„ . ; J V ^ i he was Ivmg in a bed. He opened proach tne illuminated spot. Re- ,â-  u J, ... , . his eyes but saw no one near him. gardless of his caru, he ran into a I „., i, o ti i ., ..u Whfiv was he^ Then gradually the horrible truth dawned upon him. He fence, which barred his way. Not until he felt the sharp wire in his hands and heard his only coat being torn to shreds, did the man realize that this fence was made of several strands of barbed wire. This caused him considerable anger, but he pro- ceeded towards the light hoping for better luck there.. After ^oing only u few feet, he thought he saw was a prisoner. People came into the room and spoke kind words to him and tried to make him comfortable. He could not understand it at all. Then at last came the policeman whom he had been f.xpe<;ling. He smiled at Peter and told him there was nothing to he afraid of. He also told the influenza :'-ildi"*r ahen.l of him. .^s he drew;";;';, T' "1 r"l '\"'' "l"^ T'. around this neighborhood is reported. ! nearer, he saw clearly the form of an P'J^J.'f^^^";;,!"'^ ^'"""^ ^"''' '"'^ ^"^ The road work is being done by'"''' fa'"mhouso. This sight filled the '^ trucks here this winter in place of ''''I man with hope that he might horse power. | have shelter for the night. He in- ' Mr. Douglas has opened a drug i "'^<"^"t'''' to make sun- that the hows,. I store in the old hotel here. Form .3. Flesherton High School Mr. W. S. Kerton is trucking litiin for Mr. E. Hawton. He is taking them to Rock Mills. Mr. Kerton has purchased a new truck. Mr. Hugh Davidson is visiting friends in this neighborhood at pres- ent. Mr, George Sled w.is on a business trip to Toronto on Monday. was deserted. Then after trying without success, to open the front real murderer. Pete ! closed his eyes peacefully. He still had that cherished possession â€" Free- [ dom. â€"GLADYS P.^TTERSON, **' l ^l^^ ^ ^ ^♦ ^ ^ ^^|^â-  | i.^â-  H i. ^ â-  I .. ^ . ^ . n .4i^.»^.^H^^^^^^^'^^^^^M'4 + â- h ♦ The Duke of Windsor has been re ifiviiig the plaudits of his instruc- tor upon his skiing prowess. It must be remembered however that he had (.onsiderable practice lately when he ' slid off his throne. * * and N'eilburt McKenzie spent the week end visiting friends in Toronto. Mrs. Buckham spent the week end in Toronto. BORN â€" In Durham hospital on January 20th, to Mr, and Mrs. Ljiw- rence McKgOwn, a son. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Patterson and Mrs. Wni. Beaton motored to Owen Sound, Sunday to see Mr, Ross Stev- fiis who had his tonsils removed in the hospital. His wife accompanied them home. They also visited with Misses Annie and Agnes Harrow. Mr. and Mrs. Bradey Irwin enter- tained a number of friends to a card party one evening recently. Mr. Wottland of Knox College, To- ronto occupied the pulpit in St. An- drew's church, all present on.io.ved his fine message. At the evening ser- vice he played the piano and was a fine singer. On Thursday night, Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Fi.shcr entertained about ,')0 of the neighbors, when a splendid time wag en.ioyed playing progressive eu- chre. Good prizes were given to the winners. Winter House Cleaning B righten the Home Whe n : the Men Are Not Busy UNION PAINT, in quarts only 49c NARVO ENAMEL, quarts $1.50 Pints 85c Half Pinte 50c FOUR HOUR ENAMEL, pints 50c Half Pints 25c ^ Quarter Pints 15c For the Egg Production SUN RAY LAYING MASH $2.50 cwl. Osprey & Arteraesia Co-operative Co., Ltd. I FLESHERTON