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THE PLESHBRTON ADVANCE WEDNESDAY, JANUABY S, Wft <-r* '» m >\ u 'Sv When Your Money Travels by Mair SEND your remittances by Stand- ard Bank Money Orders. They are convenient, efficient and economical. The money s fuUy insured against Fobs or theft in transit. It can reach only the person to whom it is addres- sed. Standard Bank Money Orders are as good as (Sash and are ac- ceptable anywhere in CHanada. THE STANDARD BANK OP CAJ4.AJ9A. FLESHERTON BRANCHâ€" C T. Batty, Managtr Mrs. Geo. RutMfe Dies at Mount Clair, NJ. Mother of Mrs. Jamieson of Town â€" To be Buried in Flesherton Cemetery Word was received here on Tuesday by her daughter, Mrs. Jamieson, an- nouncing the death of Mrs. George Rutledge at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. Mueller, at Mont Clair, N,J.,, on Monday, January 3rd. The de- ceased lady waa 91 years of age and spent last summer visiting in Flesh- erton. Mrs. Rutledge was born in England and came to Canada with her parents when seven years of age, settling at what is Woodbine, Toron- to, afterwards coming to Artemesia Annual Meeting of the Flesherton Baptis Church The Baptist church held the annual gathering on Friday afternoon last, December Slst, 1926 when a very rep- resentative gathering ^as present, when Rev. Alfred J. Preston called the meeting to order and led in pray- er. The first item of business was previous meetings for the year. Dea- con Gordon Warling, who is the Church Treasurer, presented the fin- ancial report, and although the cur- rent year has been fraught with diffi- culties, an excellent report was given. During the year the contributions by envelopes amounted to $383.45, by loose collection $78.79 and the receipts for the year amounted to $466.35. This left a balance in the treasury of carried to hold a garden party on the third Thursday in June, the Ladies' Aid being asked to co-operate. Schemes to help the Sunday School were also discussed, some of which wilt be put into effect in the near future. HIT ON EYE BY NAIL Mr. Murray Nichol, son of Mr. John Nichol, one mile west of Priceville, was hit on the eye by a nail, that he was trying to drive. He is hardly able to see any object from the injur- ed member, but is under the doctor's care. It is not expected that he will lose the sight of the eye, but he is compelled to remain inside and is not able to attend the high school here, where he ia in the Fourth Form, I $6.89. The amount raised by the Church for Misisons was $30.50. An- . other item was the loose collection of CJ>JU TIME TABLE Trains leave Fleaherton Station as follows: Going South Going North 8.00 a.m. 1L52 a.m. 4.10 p.m. 9.08 p.itt; 8.41 p.in. 4.33 pjn. The malls close at Flesherton as follows: For the north at 11.00 a.m. south at 3.30 For morning train south mail closes at 9.00 p.m. the previous evening. to Mr. Gerow, and after his death to Mr. Geo. Rutledgret' She was for j manyy ears a member of the Meth- 'l odist church. The remains are being I brought to Flesherton for interment. Mrs. J. Elson Died at Her Home in Manitoba Crystal City Courier. On Christmas Day Mrs. J. E. Local and Personal Buy in Flesherton. Mr.Dick Phillips spent New Years with^ his parents at Palmerston. John Nuhn, Jr., spent the week end in Toronto, returning Monday. Mr. W. Stewart went to Toronto â- on Tuesday. Mrs. A. McAulay was for the Christmas holidays. Mr. Wilfred McMaster spent the week end with friends in Owen Sound. The students and teachers have all returned to their tasks for this term. Miss Elsie Ferris of Owen Sound spent New Years Day at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Hay of Toronto spent Christmas at the latter's paren- tal home here. Suffered Gash in Leg Miss Marion Stuart Ski-ing When She Fell Cutting Six Inch Gash in Leg Miss Marion Stuart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stuart, suffered ^Ison had gone to extend sympathy a very painful acicdent while ski-ing '*"d oomfort to members of a home last week, that required four stitches recently bereaved, when -she herself to close a nasty cut which was about *»3 stricken down. She was taken six inches \ong. Marion was -ski-ing ' home and medical attention secured, down the hill near the little pond west '">' before morning she had gone to of town and asv^he neared the foot B«et her Saviour whose birthday she of the hill the skis became crossed i ^^^^ '" kindly word and helpful deed and ahe fell. It is believed that the| assisted others to celebrate. The crust on the sno-.v cut the knee when; news came as a blow to the commun- WHAT'S YOUR ANSWEB7 she fell, as a gash extending six inches over the knee cap, was inflict- ity, and among the large number who attended the funeral service in the ed, deep to the bone. Dr. TumbuU United Church on Monday afternoon immediately dressed the wound, putt- j there were many sad hearts, mourn- ing in four -stitches, although more , InK the loss of a friend beloved, were needed, Marion bravely endur- . Her pastor. Rev. Jos. Hunter, B. Toronto '"^^ ^^^ P"'" without an anaesthetic, j D.,' spoke words of comfort and cheer ' She is one of the brightest pupils in i to those who mourned, and kindly the high school, popular with all, and , pointed the way of life to those who her enforced confinement to the house \ would heed his warning with refer- for about four weeks, will make it ! ence to the shortness of time. difficult to catch up in her studies. Her many friends sympathize her in her misfortune. with E. COLGAN, MARKDALE. AGAIN ELECTED REEVE A. E. Colgan, editor of the Mark- Mr. George Anchor of IngleWood j^j^ standard, was again elected Reeve with a majority of 12 over T. Rebia-n. The council for 1927 spent New Years Day with Mrs. Fred Pinder. Mr. and Mrs. John McDonald spent the last of the week with Proton friends. Rev. F. D. Goff and son, Regin- ald of Clarksburg called on friends in town on Tuesday. Mrs. M. Phillips is spending the winter months with her daughter, Mrs. W. Gibson, at Ceylon. Public school opened on Monday, while the high, school convened for the term on Tuesday. Mr. James Stafford left last week for Detroit after spending a month at his home here. \ Dr. Em. Armstrong and two little «on8, of Cobalt, visited with relatives here for a couple of days last week. Mrs. W. J. Tracey, who has spent the past two months here witk her mother, Mrs. M. Phillipa, left on Tuesday for her home at Detroit. Mr. and Mirs. John Beecroft and daughter, of Owen Sound spent the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. John Ped- lar and other friends. Mr. J. 0. Patton of town was in Dundalk last week plastering the new residence owned by Mr. Geo. Hood, coal and wood dealer. Mr. and Mrs. John Beecroft and daughte^r, AHeen, of Owen Bound, si>ent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Wickens. Mr. and Mrs; Herb Smith of Owen Sound spent their 26th wedding an- niversary with Mr. and Mrs. D. Mc- Taviah of town. Mrs. I. Ferris and children of To- ronto, who have spent Christmas and Naw Years with her parents, Mr. and Ifrs. W. J. Meads, returned to the city on Tuesday. Hr. and Mrs. Robert Hoy, Miso Irene Martin of Eugenia, and Miss Perle McMaster of Owen Sound hos- pital, spent New Years Day with Mr. and Mrs. Robert McMaster otf town. M^. W. H. O'Brien of Khedive, Saak., writes that they are having lota of snow there thia winter, which it ia claimed means a good crop next year. May the forecast prove cor- rect. Misses Kathleen and Irene McDon- ald of West Toronto, also Mr. George Mashanter, of Toronto, spent Christ- mas and New Years with Mr. and Mrs. John McDonald, and returned to the city on Monday. Judge W. H. Wright visited with his brother, Mr. John Wright, and iy one day fast week. Judge is a member of the Customs *robe Commission and leaves for Vansouvcr about the 14th of the pres- ent Dipnth. composed of J. Johnson, A. A. Spronle and T. Tuck. IS Jackson, ADDITIONAL LOCALS Mr. and Mrs. Jack Perkins and son Billie, of Markdale, and Miss Lizzie Hutchinson of Toronto, spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. H. Freeman. The book of poems "Canadian Carols," published by Rev. W. Howey, has been meeting with fine success in sales, about 1000 copies having been sold by the author. The Stone's' Line school held a very successful concert on Tuesday, Dec. 21 BeaiAifuI flc^al tributes cjovjared the casket adding to the impressive- ness of the occasion as the choh- and congrregation sang favorite selec- tions loved by the one whose mem- ory they honored. Those who carried the remains to their last resting place were Messrs. J. E. and J. A. Macartney, R. J. Sharpe, J. Bradley, W. H. Brownlee, and W. J. Mutch. The sympathy of th^ community goes out to Mr. Elson and to the little niece twice bereaved, also to Mr. A. Sharp, brother of the deceased. The deceased lady was a sister of Mrs. George Wilson,, Singhampton; Mrs. Geo. Johnston and Mrs. Joseph Blakeley, Flesherton. Reunion in the West Editor Advanca,â€" I hereby take the pleasure of expressing my thoughts on ifty first Christmas on the prairie, with my two sons, two daughters and families ait Mr. T. The children all took their parts pallfeter's, Khedive, Sask. Visitors well in the drills, dialogues, recita- ^^.^^ ^ distance were Mr. and Mrs. tions, etc. The main feature ot the j conn and family. Off Weybum, evening was a play entitled "Deacon numbering in aU present 28. We Dubbs," which was enjoyed by all. ^^^ luckily favored with suitable There was an exceptionally large at- ^(reather for the occasion, and this tendance and the amount realized at ^^jg cheery hearts. After a gorge- the door was $43.00. ^^^ dinner we all returned to the The Farm Youth Debating Associ- beautifully decorated parlor, where ation will hold a debate at the home a suitable program wa-3 rendered by of Mr. Fred Spofford on Monday, Jan. the grandchildren, which included 10th, 1927, at 8 p.m. The subject of George Moore, who acted as chair- debate is as follows: "The drift of man; Misses Jessie and Hazel Pallis- population from the country to the ter as pianists. There were Christ- city has not thus far been a detri- mas songs, duets, dialogues and reci- ment of agriculture in Ontario. Mte- tations, after which all joined in sing- Intyre vs. Maxwell. Everybody jng "God be with you 'till we meet welcome. ag^in." The arrival of Santa Claus The Sabbath school concert in St. caused great excitement by his maj- John's United Church New Years ev- esty giving out numerous presents, ening waa largely attended, the pro- The rest of the evening was spenji, ceeds amounting to $96.00. The pas- in music, games and radio selections, tor. Rev. Mr. Harrower, "occupied the Then all departed to their near by chair. The tea was of the usual ex- homes, with the expecUtion of meet- cellence and the prograip was put ing again on New Years Day at Mr on by the young folks as ordinarily. R. Pallister's Khedive. Wishing aU There were no outstanding features on a prosperous New Year, I remam, this occasion. â€"MRS. GEO. PALLISTBR. the Sunday evening service of $33.86, which goes towards the pastor's sal- ary. This brought the total receipts of the Church to $526.60, which is an increase of about $20 over last year. The Women's Misison Circle also reported an excellent year. General contributions amounted to $23.55, which is shared between Home and Foreign Missions. The ladies also raised $7.25 and forwarded it to the Baptis't Memorial Institute, Toronto, to help provide Christmas cheer for unfortunate childen. The total am- ount raised, $30.80, in an increase of about $10 over that of last year. This report was enthusiastically re- ceived. The Circle works on the system of voluntary giving. The Sunday school was also able to report progress. All expenses for the year were met and a small bal- ance is on hand to begin the new year with. The following officers were elected: Deacons, Messrs. W. Beaton, G. War- ling, G. Beecroft and L. Betts; Treasurer, G. Warling; Church Clerk, W. Beaton; Organist, Mrs. D. Will- iams; Deaconesses, Mrs. G. Warling, Mrs. D. Williams and Mrs. Ottewell. The total receipts from all depart- ments of the Church amounted to 1597.13, an increase of nearly $50 over last year. Votes of thanks were unanimously tendered to the organist, Mrs. D. Williams, the Treasurer, Mr. G. Warling and Mr. W. Beaton, the Church Clerk. Refreshments were served at the close of the meeting by the ladies of the Church. ROCK MILLS BAPTIST CHURCH The annual meeting of the Rock Mills Baptist Church was held on Thursday evening, December 30th, the pastor, Rev. Preston, occupying the chair. The Treasurer, Mrs. W. Akitt, read the report of the finances the receipts in the current account amounting for the year to $373.62; by envelopes $158.16, loose collection $82.98, the remaining $122.88 coming in as gifts. The Ladies' Aid had a good report to present the total income being $100.95. The church expressed thanks to the Aid for valued support in the way of contributions to salary, and other expenses in connection with the Church. The Sunday School had a healthy report. The total income for the year was $93, the expenditures am- ounting to $67.49, leaving a balance on hand of $28.63. After some discussion a vote was Prisoners in the county jail, Chat- ham, had a fine Christmas dinner fol- lowed by a program. If you want a little competition, take a pencil and paper and write the names of Flesherton people to suit the following: The laziest man? The best vocalist? The earliest riser? The oldest person? The biggest crank? The richest citizen? The hardest worker ? The most popular resident? The shrewdest business man? Who has the largest family? Who is the biggest grouch? Who attends church the moatf Who attends the most funerala? Who is the most sarcastic person? Who is the most genial man to meet? Don't send them in to «s- not looking for a fight. -we are Coleman Quick-lite p REDUCED PRICES on all the %tock in the store We are clearing out our old »tock to make room for fresh groceries, <lry goods and other merchandise. We invite you to visite our store and secure some of these excellent bar- gains. Below are a few of the low prices: Corn Syrup 5 lbs. 35, 10 Ids 69 cts. Brown Sugar 4 Ids, for 25 cts. Soda Biscuits 10 cts. per. lb. Soap 5 Cts. per. bar Corn 2 tins 25 cts. A. WATS'^l^. Fl -'^rr'or LAMPS $10.50 UP LANTERNS $10 and $11 HEATERS $37.50 THE LAMP gives more light than 20 old style lamps and at an average cost of less than 2 cents a night. Burns only good grade of clean gasoline â€" there are no wicks to trim, no dirty w^icks to clean, no smoke, no soot, no odor. THE LANTERN is an outdoor light, built for outdoor use â€" no flickering or smoking in the wind â€" storm proof, bug proof, dependable in any weather â€" cannot spill even when tipped over. It will burn 1 5 hours in one filling. W. A. Armstrong & Son Flesherton, Oat. A Good Resolution for 1927 Buy Stantield's Unshrinkable - Underwear A FULL RANGE IN STOCK IN THE SEVERAL WELL KNOWN POPULAR GOLD, RED, BLUE AND BLACK LABEL QUALITIES. ALL SIZES IN COMBINA- TIONS AND SHIRTS & DRAWERS FROM 34 TO 44. Prices from $ 2.0O to $ 4.00 ALSO A FULL ASSORTMENT OF LIGHT WEIGHTS AND FINE QUALITIES IN COMBINATIONS. SHIRTS, & DSAWERS. Prices from i^ 1.65 to $5.75 SiANimdH flftnifltiVntnMh UMDEinrEMt F. H. W. HICKLING FLESHERTON, ONT.