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November 28, 1923 THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE Fifty Years of Banking We offer a complete service for FARMERS GRAIN and CATTLE-DEALERS MERCHANTS MANUFACTURERS and MUNICIPALITIES = ! FORMER CEYLON BOY IN MOVIE BUSINESS THE 524 C. P. R. TIME TABLE STANDARD BANK Or CAMAIMt FLESHERTON BRANCH, - C T. BATTY,"Manager. Branche* tx> a( WUliamiford and Holland Centre. (CHICKEN THIEVING AT ROCK MILLS Mr. Robt. Croft of Rock Mills had an experience with chicken thieves recently. Mr. Croft had a flock of about seventy birds. While absent attending his brother who had just died some thief picked the lock on the henhouse door, took all of the birds, relocked the door and drove away in a buggy. Some twenty of the birds were of a special breed and the owner announced that he would be able to identify them, and intended to make a search. The evening of the day of the funeral these birds were returned to their quarters, but the other fifty, unlike the proverbial cat, failed to come back. Mr. Croft is busy now on a little detective stunt ^>f his own, the culprit could not have come and it is successful Trains leave Flesherton Station as follows : 'Gins South Going North 8.00 a.m. 11.58a.m. 4.30 p.m. 9.30 p.m. The mails close at Flesherton as follows: For the north at 11.00 a.m. and 6 p.m.; and the afternoon mail south at 3.30. For morning train south at mail closes at 9.00 p.m. the previous evening. Local Chaff There has been lots of snow. Have you paid your taxes yet ? Watch our "small adv." column. Mr. Everett Henry is in Toronto thh week. . Get your counter check books at Tuxis Square Held Initiation The Advance office. as from many miles away, i hoped he will make a i sleuth. Dr. Leach, late of Rocklyn, is now practising at Orangeville. Mrs. L. Phillips of Toronto is visit- ing Mrs. R. Clark and other friends here. The big pond was frozen over quite solidly on Saturday morning, the first time this year. Mr. Harold Ellis of Parry Sound was in town this week buying horses and purchased a team from H. Down. The Methodist Misison Band held a sale of baking on Saturday after- noon and netted about $19. Don't forget the concert in the Old Durham Road school, S. S. No. 7, Artemesia, on Wed., Dec. 19th. Dr. A. Turnbull attndeda meeting of the County Medical Association in Owen Sound last week. Don't delay ordering your Greeting Cards from us. Oyr iesigns are of the very best and the prices are low. F. IT. Stephenson of Markdale is commencing a show in Flesherton this Thursday night. The Royal Winter Fair in Toronto is drawing big crowds and a lot of favorable comment. Messrs. Frank and Jos. Duncan and Mrs. A. Wilson motored to Toronto last week to attend teh fat stock : show. Rev. and Mrs. Eaton attended the Owen SoundDistrict Executive meet- ing at Holland Centre on Tuesday of last week. Mr. W. W. Trimble was in Toronto last week attending the convention of postmasters. He accompanied Mr. S. E. deCudmore, who attended the stock show. Mrs. Wm. Wilcock has returned to home here after spending the past two months visiting with her son at Buffalo and daughters in Toronto, and other relatives in New York state. Miss M. Reynolds of Beeton is re- lieving her sister in the public school here, the latter having gone to under- go an operation on her ear, expecting .to return after New Years. Mr. Robbie Paton of Knox College took Mr. Harower's work here on Sunday last, the latter being in To- ronto preparing to move his household goods here, which he did on Tuesday. L. O. L. 2855, Flesherton, will hold their regular monthly meeting in Clayton's Hall on Friday evening of this week at 8 o'clock sharp. A spec- ial Arch meeting is called for and all members are requested to attend. Rev. and Mrs. J. Harrower arrived in town on Mondayt o take up their residence here. The Manse has been undergoin considerable movating the past week, Jas. Hiller and J. H. Hales doing the decorating. Messsrs. W. J. Stewart and son, Jim, and Charles Stewart attended the stock show in Toronto the fore part of this week. Mrs. Ross, who has been visiting here for some time, returned with them to her home in .Georgetown. The many friends of Mrs. W. W. Trimble will be pleased to know that she is recovering from the illness which she has suffered for the past year. She was able to take a motor ride one day last week and to walk out with slight assistance. The Ladies' Aid Society of the Methodist church will hold a Bazaar in McDonald's Block (tailor shop) on Dec. 8th. On sale will be Xmas gifts, home-made candy, cooking, vegetables, fish pond, etc. Will the ladies of the congregation kindly send donations. Doors open at 2. 30. On Monday of last week the Ad- anac Tuxis Square of the Methodist church held their first Initiation meeting. Sixteen boys became mem- bers. Messrs. Wes. Armstrong, Miller, Holland , Carroll and. Dr. Murray acted as officers. The cere- mony was illustrated with slides. The Square meets at 7.QO p.m. on Mondays in the basement of the Methodist church. This week appli- cations from three new members were received. It is a good place for boys. F. Tait's Barn Burned Mr. Frank Tate, an ex-resident of Flesherton, now residing near Grand Valley, lost his large bank barn by fire a week ago Sunday. A team of horses, six head of cattle, fourteen pigs and the season's crop were de- stroyed. Insured for $2,000 oft build- ing and $1,700 on centents, whfch will barely cover two-thirds of the total loss. Induction Of New Pastor The ordination and induction of Rev. J. Harrower will take place in Chalmer's church here on Thursday of this week, the ordination to take place at 1 o'clock p.m. and the induction following. Rev. Shannon of Mcln- tyre is Moderator; Rev. Thornley of Shelburne, Rev. Rose of Corbetton, Rev. Kendall of Dundalk, and other ministers will assist. CEYLON FARMERS CLUB TO MEET ON NOVEMBER 30TH Th annual meeting of the Ceylon Farmers' Club will be held in the Orange Hall, Ceylon, on Friday, Nov. 30th, at 8 o'cock. E. Wickens, Sec. MARRIED Lanktre Savers At the Method- ist parsonage, Flesherton, on Monday, Nov. 26, by Rev. H. H. Eaton,, Joseph Henry Lanktree to Ethel Sayers, both of the township of Osprey. BORN ADAMS In Artemesia on Wed., November 21st, 1923, to Mr. and Mrs. Dave Adams, a son. Win. Sproat,"Huskie" Driver To Manage Dogs At Hollywood Some years ago a family named Sproat moved from Ceylon to New Ontario and later to the West. One of the sons, William, who is a true son of the wild, is now in the movie picture bustiness in California. A western paper gives the following very interesting sketch of his career: "The success of Strongheart, fam- ous German- police dog, as a motion picture star, has served more than one purpose. It not only started a great increase in screen productions featuring canine actors, but it also has also changed the whole life of one man, who never dreamed) that he would ever work in motions pictures for a livlihood; never thought that he would leave his homeland, in Canada, and come to Hollywood to display his ability in handling a young army of dogs for motion picture work. William Sproat is the man. For years he was a buyer of the Hudson Bay Trading Company of Canada. Dealing in raw furs, it was his duty to take a team of dogs and hit the uncharted trails through the woods and mountains for weeks at a time. He is known as one of the best all- 'round handlers of Eskimo dogs in Canada. In addition to his work for the Company, he was also in the em- ploy of the government, and mushed his way all along the international boundary line with the topographical survey crew that decided the bound- ary lines between Canada and the United States. While Sproat was employed in this work, Laurence Trimble went into Canada to film "Brawn of the North.'" An item in the newspaper, telling of Sproat's coming into Mattice, Ontario, with the news that the balloom'sts lost in the snow-covered mountains had been found at Moose Fatcory, resulted inTrimble sending for Sproat, and hiring him and his dog team to work in "Brawn of the North." The wonderful work that Sproat and his dogs did in this picture so appeared to Trimble that he bought the entire outfit from Sproat and also retained the latter's services. In quick succession they made "The Phantom Pack," which has since been renamed "The Love Master,'' and Jack Lon- don's famous story, "White Fang." Shortly after the completion of these subjects, Reginald Barker and his company arrived in Canada. Trimble loaned his dogs and Sproat's services to Barker and right there was the turning point in Sproat's career. Carl Stecker, with his big bear, Jack, a pack of dogs and two wolves, was with Barker. Between Stecker and Sproat, because of their mutual love of animals, there quickly sprang up a strong friendship, which termin- ated in Carl's engaging Sproat to come to Hollywood to aid in the train- ing of Stecker's etam of mlamutes and other canine actors. When the Canadian 'trainer arrived in Hollywood, he told Stecker of a mearvelous dog team, comprising ten malamute huskies and fourteen pup- 1 pies, and a team of McKenzie river huskies, that could be bought for $5,000. Stecker immediately tele- ( graphed the owner an offer; it was ! accepted, and the animals were ship- ped here at once. Next came the question of properly housing the dogs. Stecker purchased a place in Lankershim, almost ten acres, upon which he has constructed a kennel that will house an even hun- dred dogs, from ragged alley dogs to the bluest-blooded animals of the can- j ine kingdom, with capable attendants ' in charge. Sproat, who knows every detail per- taining to the handling of dogs of all Jf lesfjerton ifletfcotot Cjwrc!) A CHURCH WITH A PURPOSE THE CHURCH IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE GREAT IDEALS OF BOTH COMMUNITY AND PERSONAL LIFE. Thursday, November 29th 7.30 p.m. THE POWER OF THE CHURCH. 8.30 p.m. STUDY CLASS, THE PUPIL. Chap. 2 Early Childhood. Sunday, December 2nd 11.00 a.m. "ADD TO YOUR FAITH." 7.00 p.m. "WILL A MAN ROB GOD?" 2.30 p.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL. Monday, December 3 at 8 p.m. YOUNG PEOPLE'S LEAGUE Christian Fellowship. Taken by the Minister. Your presence will help. There is a place for YOU in ALL these services. kinds, will be assisted by Stecker, with his knowledge of motion picture work, in the staffing of dog stuff for local directors and producers. Stecker now claims that he has the largest collection of animals of any independant handler of stock in mo- tion picture work. He already has built up quite a following among pro- ducers of all kinds of pictures, from comedies to stories of the jungles, and is now out after more business of the same kind. District League Executive Meets At Holland Centre DRECO - The Wonder Kidney Liver u Stomach Tonic as Nationally Advertised Sold by For sale in Flesherton by C. N. RICHARDSON The Executive of the Owen Sound District Young People's League met | last Tuesday at the home of Rev. A. j Bushell, Holland Centre, after the 1 arrival of the afternoon train. Bus- ' j iness was carried on till six o'clock, j when they were entertained at supper by Rev. and Mrs. Bushell. Business was then resumed at eight o'clock, when they attended the meeting of the Young People's League. The young people of Massie were also present and provided the program. The District first and second Vice- Presidents and the President gave short addresses, also. At the meet- ; ' ing it was decided to arrange for a I series of meetings throughout the | j District during the week of January 14th to 18th. They are to be held in j Inistioge, Vandeleur, Kimberley, ' ! Owen Sound and Massie. It is ex- j pected that a ilisisonary will add- ress each gathering. There will be afternoon and evening sessions and supper will be provided by the local church. The District is aiming to raise $1500 for Missions. Fox Travelled Long Way From Its Home Of the three silver black foxes that escaped from Mr. Chas. Moore's ken- ' nel some time ago all have now been accounted for. One was recovered nar Dundalk, one was killed by a car on the highway, and last week a man near Stayner shot a third. Mr. Moore went down to Stayner and identified the skin, which was given up on payment of a nominal sum for the man's trouble. OSPREY I'.F.O. WILL HOLD ANNUAL MEETING NOV. 30 The annual meeting of the Osprey U.F.O. and U.F.W.O. will be held in the Orange Hall, Feversham, Friday, November 30th at 2 p.m. A full attendance is requested. H. Spofford. Photo Gallery and Music Store, Flesherton Make that sitting for your CHRISTMAS PHOTO- GRAPH early 12 Photographs-12 presents THIXK OF THE ECONOMY! THE OLD RELIABLE Singer Sewing Machines and NEW ELECTRIC MACHINE A large assortment of Picture Framing and Room Moulding in stock. Have your framing done for your Christmas presents. Send us your films to develop and print, and enlargements off your best negatives. OUR 'STOCK OF Phonographs and Records IS COMPLETE. WE ALSO HANDLE THE HIGH GRADE Sherlock-Manning and Mendelssohn Pianos AND ALL OTHER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS W. A. HAWKEN FLESHERTON PHOTO ARTIST AND MUSIC DEALER XMAS Gift Suggestions Ladies' Silk Scarves, new shades $2 to $3.75 Ladies' Heather Hosiery, pop. shades. ...75c. too $2 Ladies' Silk Hosiery, plain and clocked $1 to $2 Men's Fancy Socks, cashmere or silk 75 to $1.50 Ladies' Gauntlet Kid Gloves $3.50 Ladies' Suede or Silk Gloves $1 to $2.50 Parasols and Umbrellas, special line $2.25 Men's and Ladies' Felt Slippers $1.25 to $2.75 Wool Sweater Coats and Pullovers... .$2.25 to $6.50 Boys' Pullovers and Sweaters $1.50 to $3 Men's Wool or Silk Mufflers -....75c. to $3 Men's Silk and Knitted Neckwear 50c. to 75c. Men's Armlets and Garters 25c. to 50c. Ladies' Collar and Cuff sets 65c. to $1.25 Men's Kid Gloves and Mitts $1.75 to $3.50 Men's Fancy Negligee Shirts $1.50 to $4.50 Men's and Boys' new Cloth Caps $1.25 to $2.75 Hockey Boots, Men, Women, Boys $2.50 to $5 Ladies' Camisoles $1 to $2.25 Ladies' Fur Scarfs and Muffs at reduced prices. Ladies' Fancy Handkerchiefs 25c. to 75c. Bath and Linen and Damask Towels 75c. to $3 Dress Lenghths in Duchesse Satin, Pailette, Habutai and Taffeta Silks, Black and popu- lar shades, yard wide, per yd $1.50 to $3. Crepe de Chines, Fancy Crepes, Lustre Silks, New Shades for Dresses and Blouses. Infant's Wool Jackets, Wool Bootees, Wool Mitts, Wool Leggings, Wool Tuques. Wonderful Assortment of Fancy Jap China Biscuit Jars, Fern Pots, Cocoa Setts, Cups and Saucers, Bon Bon Dishes, Nut Bowls, Tea Pots, Cake Plates, Spoon Trays, Salad Bowls Berry Setts All Reasonably Priced Open stock English semi- porcelain 97-piece Dinner setts Prices of $20.00; $29.95 and $33.50 Open stock English semi-porcelain 40piece Tea setts Prices of $9.50 and $13.50. New Raisins, Curants, Figs, Sultanas, Dates, Prunes, Cand- ied Peels, Shelled Almonds, Shelled Walnuts, Icings, Jellies, Mixed Nuts, Oranges, Lemons, Mince Meat, Grapes, Grape, Fruit, Cranberries. Market your new laid Eggs through our individual Carton System. The price is now 70c. per dozen. F. H. W. HICKLING FLESHERTON ONTARIO