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.•«^'y"«r*f^ â- 'â- 0?mm.'^' THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE WEDNESDAY, JANUART 19, tt» % \ Your Business is Related to Ours Since 1581, when the f.Wt Eu- ropean bank was founded in Venice the story Of the world's "commer- cial progress is the history of the development of banldng. Since the f Junding of the Standard Bank of Canada in 1873, the commercial progress of many of thia country's most successful bujiness houses is closely identified with the services of ihis institution. Each local branch of the Standard Ban'-: i â-  equipped to meet the financial r. of the community. THE STANDARD BANK OF CAJ^I-AJ3A. FLESHERTON BRANCHâ€" C. T. Batty, Manager 9Q I I ! C.P.R. TIME TABLE Trains leave Flesherton Station as follows: Going South Going North 8.00 a.ni. 11.52 a.m. 4.10 p.m. 9.08 p.m. â- 8.41 p.in. 4.33 p.m. The mails dese at Flesherton as follows: For the north at 11.00 a.ni. «outh at 3.30 For morning train fouth mail closes at 9.00 p.m. the previous evening. The Clover Leaf Club met at the home of Mrs. Findlay on Saturday of last week. After the devotionai exercises, which consisted of read- ing Mark 9:2-29, and prayer by Lor- een Batty, Agnes Irwin read a story of Joseph and hi;; bretheren. Ar- rangements were made for a cake sale and tea at the home of the leader on Saturday, Feb. 5. The Mizpah benediction closed the meeting. We hopb these young ladies of from 10 to 12 years will receive encouragre- ment from the old^r members of the Sabbath school. CHARGED WITH THEFT. Local and Personal Buy in Flesherton. Read The Advance advertisements. Order your daily papers through The Advance office. It will pay yon. Mr. Dick Phillips is relieving at the :Standard Bank in Orangeville. Miss Ifamie McTavish is visiting with friends in Owen Sound for a week. Mr. George McTavish attended a Chevrolet dealers' convention in To- ronto last week.' Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Clark of Weston .are visiting the latter's sister, Mrs. F. H. W. Hickling. Mr. John Dow left last week for Windsor, where he will take a course in the Ford plant there. Miss Jewel and Master Billie Wil- son of St. Catharines spent a week with their grandmother, Mrs. Thomp- son Wilson, in town. Word was received last Friday that Mrs. John Nuhn had undergone a successful operation at the Western Hospital, Toronto, and was doing nicely. We wish for her a speedy recovery and return to her family. Mr. Maurice Wright of Detroit is spending a week with his- parents, were present to hear the evidence Mr. and Mrs. John Wright, in town. The regular meeting of L.O.L. 2865 ""â- ' will be held on Friday evening, Jan. 21st, at 8 p.m. All members are re- quested to be present. Visiting bre- A sleigh ride party of about theren welcome. â€" Geo. Banks, W. M.; | thirty members of the "Kum-Joy-Nui" W. A. Hawken, Rec.-Sec. Jladftes' class of the United Sunday Mr.Robert Osborne, lot 79 and 80, school was held on Monday evening 1st range N.D.R., Artemesia, will , *° *^^ ^<'"^^ ^^ ^^^- ^- Cairus, west hold an extensive credit auction sale ^^'^^ ''"^' ^^'^° '^ **"* "^ "^^ '^'^^^ on Wednesday, Jan. 26. See advt. Jnembers. The trip was made in the Wm. Harris of Kimberley was on Wed. of last week charged before Judge Creasor here with having stol- en some fowl from Joseph Ward of the same place. Ward's evidence was to the effect that when he got up in the morning he saw tracks lead- ing to his hen house. Going there he tfound some of his fowl missing. He discovered an auto track vi^eh tamed north from his gate and weat some distance, when it turned around acain and went in the direction of Kimberley. He was able to follow it owing to a li^rht snow which had fal- len through the^nisht. He followed the track through the village of Kim- berley, when it again turned and, coming back, went in to Harris's pre- mises. The judge held that the evidence was not sufficient to convict and dismissed the ease. Both Harris and his daughter swore that he was not out of the house on the night in question. The judge said that the complainant should have sworn out a search warrant and had Harris's pre- mises searche. The case attracted much attention and a number of Kimberley people CLASS SLEIGH RIDE j early evening by three teams and j sleighs, driven by Messrs. H. Lever, R. Bentham and D. W. Adams. A inThe Advance firm, has been laid up '"!«™"« t™« "^^^ sP^'i' i" ^''^'^«^- .' mirth. in this issue and bills. Geo. Pun- can, auctioneer. Mr. Frank Thurston, junior partner jfi half with The less of his for hte past week and rheumatic fever, assistance handicaps the staff very greatly, but he hopes to be "on deck" again this week. Several of the contests, fortune telling, etc.. that provided howls of mirth. Several of the ladies were dressed i;i the latest styles of men's attire and look- -. -,, , cd quite natty in their new suits. Mr Wes Armstrong was m Owen ^rs. Cairns supplied a bounteoiis Sound on busmess one day last week, i^^eh with cake, sandwiches, coffee. Mr. and Jlrs. Charles Pedlar of etc.. the actions of the visitors in Neepawa, Man who have been visit- «„ounding themselves over tl>e good InK with friends her,, for thn "-f^things. showed how much they were Ing with friends hsv.; for the past week, left on Tuesday to extend their trip via Chicago to Nebraska, to visit with a brother there, after which they will return home. The L.O.B.A. of Flesherton are packing a bale of clothing and a bar- rel qt fruit for the Orange and True Blue Orphanage at Richmond Hill. Those caring to donate please leave fruit at Mrs. M. McDonald's, or if any new clothing, quilts, etc.,Tbr the bale, please leave at Mrs. H. Down's on or before Jan. 26. Any donations kindly received. â€" Mrs. A. Down. The Scarlet Chapter, L. 0. L., met on Friday night last and appoint- ed the following officers for 1927 enjoyed. The sleigh ride home in the small hours of the morning set off an evening that was full of fun and enjoyment. HOLDFAST CLUB MEETS The January meeting of the Hold- fast Club was held at the home of the President, Mrs. J. Nichol, on Wednesday, Jan. 12th. After the op- ening exercises the roll call was answered by an "original joke," which pjwas very amusing. A paper on "Or- ganized play for iarm women," was I'jread by Mrs. A. Stewart, also one on P.C, Harold Lever; W. C, Joseph] "How to be a good neighbor," by McKee; E.G., C. Dope; Chap., H.jMiss May Stewart. Mrs. C. Pedlar, Down; Sir H, at A., Gordon Fraser; who was delegate to the convention. Scribe, W. Alcox; Treas., T. Ben-^ave a good report. The next meet- tham; Ist Lect., A. Down; 2nd j ing will be held at the home of Mrs. Lect., C. Middaugh; 1st Con., F. W. â-  d. MacPhail on F- bruary 2nd, in- Duncan; 2nd Con,, Bert Graham; L stead cif Feb. .9th.â€" Mrs. W. A. Bea- G.. E. Ha«ard; 0. G., C. W. Wyville An invitation is hereby extended to all the members of Flesherton W. I. and their husbands, to a social evenihg ton, Secretar^ Four animals went to a circus â€" a to be held in Chalmers' church on Fri-j ju^k^ ^ pig, a frog and a skunk. All day, Jan. 28th, at 8 p. m.. the occasion I ^f them got in except one. The duck being the 26th anmversary of the W.,j,^j „ bj,,^ j^e pig had four quarters. I. Old time K-ames and program wiUij^^^, jhe^frof? had a green back, but be given. Lunch will be served and .y.^ ^^^^k had only a scent, and that all members are requested to bring ,j^.j^ ^ ^^ p„g salad, -sandwich or cake. 10 DAYS' CLEARANCE Wednesday, January 12th TO Saturday, January 22nd Before taking our annual Inventory ^^e want many lines of seasonable in2rcKandise cleared from our shelves, and to do this quickly have made substantial price reductions all through the Store LADIES' SILK & WOOL HOSIERY 69c "Seconds" from our regular $1.25 line. All sizes. Black and colors. TURKISH TOWEL SPECIAL Three assortmentsâ€" plain white and striped. Spec- ial Bargain price 35c^ 39c. and 49c each. WHITE FL/iNNELETTE BLANKETS $2.39 Double bed size. Perfect goods. Pink or blue borders. PURE LINEN CRASH TOWELLING Bleached 16 inches wide. 15c. per yd. 7 jv6» $1. STRIPED FLANNELETTE â€" DARK COLORS 36 inches wide, good weight neat patterns. In gjeat demand for quilting. 23c per yard. MEN'S WOOL WORK SOCKS 39c and 49c All-wool, some colored toes and heels. Two assort- ments. Regular 50c. and 75c. quality. YARD-WIDE QUILTING PRINTS 23c Floral and Paisley Patterns. Red and colored grounds. Regnlar 30c. quality. CORSETS AT HALF PRICE Your choice of several popular styles.. Sizes 20 to 27, but not in every line. Not soiled or shop worn. Half Regular Price. MEN'S WINTER OVERCOATS $22.50 This lot includes heather mixtures, greys and new- fancy overcoatings with plaid backs. This season's garments. Sizes 36 to 44. Good buving for anvone at $25.00 to $28.50. MEN'S TWEED SUITS $16.50 Your choice of a good collection of nice patterns in all-wool tweeds. Eviery suit in perfect condition. Good rang-e of sizes. Regular $20 to $25 values. MEN'S WINTER CAPS 89c Good winter weights, some with inside bands.' Reg- ular ^1.25 to SI. 50/ MEN'S 15 in. LEATHER TOP RUBBERS $4.00 Clearance of several popular lines. Sizes 7, 9 and 10 onlv. CLEAR GLASS TUMBLERS 9c. EACH Large size, bell shape. Regular $1.50 per dozen. Special 9c. each or $1.00 per dozen. HEAVY GLASS TUMBLERS 5c EACH Splendid for every day use. Spec. 5c. each, 50c. doz. BOYS' ALL-WOOL SWEATERS $1.69 Pullover style, shawl collars and roll necks, good color combinations. Regular $2 and $2.25 values. MEN'S COAT SWEATERS $1.79 Good weight, dark heather shades, splendid for every day rough wear. All sizes. Very Special. MEN'S COAT SWEATERS $2.98 All-wool, good winter weights, shawl collars. Good heather shades. Regular $3.50. MEN'S UNSHRINKABLE UNDERWEAR n.29 Shirts and drawer^, ribbed wool, unshrinkable. New perfect goods. All sizes. Regular $1.50. MEN'S WOOL LINED MITTS 59c & 98c Two assortments, clearance of a number of different lines, some mule fronts, some one finger. Very Special BOYS' BLOOMER SUITS $5.59 and $7.49 Two assortments of Boys' Tweed Suits, some Nor- folk style, some plain. All durable tweeds in popular patterns. Size 28 to 35. A real bargain. MEN'S COTTON WORK SHIRTS 98c Including khaki and different colored striped pat- terns. All sizes. Regular $1.25. CONGOLEUM AND LINOLEUM SQUARES REDUCED PRICES First quality goods. Sizes S.\I2, QxlOj/j. 9x9. 9x7i-< and 9x6. 4- YARD WIDE LINOLEUM $3.79 Eight good designs to choose from. All first class quality goods. ALUMINUM WARE AT BARGAIN PRICES Heavy weight pure aluminum, highly polished throughout â€" Double Boilers. Saticc Fans. Pudding Dishes. Fry Pans, Tea and Preserving Kettles, Potato Pots. Roast Pans, etc. Very Special Values. DINNERWARE SPECIAL ~ Clover Leaf Pattern. First quality, perfect goods, cups and saucers $1.95 per doz.; Tea Plates $1.60 per doz.; Breakfast Plates ^1.95 per dozen. BARGAINS IN ENGLISH SEMI-PORCELAIN 97- PIECE DINNER WARE 10 good patterns in stock. Regular $27.50 for $24.00 Regular $31.50 for $27.50 During the sale a special lO*^,'. discount will be allow- ed on regular Open Stock list of semi-porcelain dinner ware. Special 15 percent. Discount on All Silks THIS REDUCTION APPLIES ON ALL SILKS, SATINS, DUCHESSE, SILK BROADCLOTH, CAN- TON CREPES, FLAT CREPES, GEORGETTES, SILK AND WOOL CREPES NOW IN STOCK WITH- OUT EXCEPTION. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS SPECIAL SAVING! GROCERY SPECIALS 5-String Brooms, regular 60c. ... New Seedless Raisins, 2 pounds Campbell's Tomato Soup 2 tins Shredded Wheat, 2 packages Granulated Sugar, 10 pounds for GROCEBY SPECIALS_ .43c New pack Tomatoes, per tin Jil4c .25c New Pack Peas, per tin : 14c .25c Sweet Mixed Pickles, per bottle 18c .25c Long Bar, Castile Soap, per bar 10c .73c Macaroni, pound packages, 2 for 25c^ Red Rose Tea, green or mixed, reg. 75c.., pound 68c Pure Strawberry Jam, 3 pound glass jars 68c Pure Lard, pound bricks 22c Toilet Paper, large rolls, 6 rolls for 25c New Currants, per pound 15c Castile Soap, 7 bars for 25c Pearl White Naphtha Soap. 5 bars for 25c Orange Pekoe Tea, regular 75c.. 2 pounds for $1.39 In addition to the above you will find genuine bargains offered in every line. Terms uMring sale or produce only. Cash F. H. W. HICKLING FLESHERTON