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'"^ 1()je /leslj^tt^n l^iitfttnce. ^^'^ Vm\ 47 No. 30 Fleshcrton, Onterio December 28, 1927 W. H. Thurston & Son, Pimptiiton '^^ '•v.- , m g "? ^<^, y, RSk. EUGfiTflA We hope the editor and staff and the many readers of The Advance had a very iqerry Christmas and we join in wishing them a happy and prosperous year in 1928. On Wednesday evening, Dec. 2l8t, our school concert was held in the L.O. L. hall here. There was a good at- tendance as the night was fine. Councillor Robt. Purvis most capably filled the position of chairman. The program was well rendered, each child playing his or her part well. The sunbeam dance by a number of little girls was of special mention and re- ceived an encore. There was a Roos- ter drill by a number of little boys, which was quite unique. There were several dialogues amongst which was "The Painted Chair," "Uncle Hiram's Cold," "Circumstances Alter Cases," *and "Harry's Pockets." Recitations ^choruses, drills and a song completed tiie program, after which jolly old Santa Claus (Mr. Russel Park) enter- ed and distributed the gifts from off the well-laden tree. A hearty vote of thanks was tendered the teacher and those who assisted in preparing such a good program. The proceeds amounted to $27.00. The annual business meeting of the congregation of the United Church will be held in the church on Thurs- dac, Jantiary 5th at 2.30 p.m. All those interested should attend. The annual meeting of the ratepay- ers of S. S. No. 13 will be held in the school here on Wednesday of this week. Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be observed next Sunday in the Unit- ed church here at the regular hour of 3 o'clock. Mr. Chas. Park of Detroit is spend- ing a week's holidays at his parental home hare. Mrsses Mary and Isabel McKee of Toronto came up Saturday noon to spend a few holidays with their par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. T. McKee. Mary returned to Toronto on Monday, while Isabel will remain, for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Martin and fam- ily spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Lever and family, Flesherton. Mr. Sam McDonald of Toronto Nor- mal School is holidaying at his home on the Eighth Line. The McDonald family spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. jTos; SheiVood. iMrs. Chas. Quesnel and family of Owen Sound •were also Christmas visitors vrith Mr. and Mr. Sherwood. Mrs. J. E. Large of Niagara Falls sent a beautiful artificial wreath to Mrs. Adam Smith, who is to place it for her, over the Roll of Honour in the United Church here, in fond memory of her dear mother, the late Mrs. Peter Munshaw, and in recollection of the dear boys, whose names are writ- ten there. Much credit is due Mrs. Large for her thoughtfulness and kindness. Mr. Kilboume Magee of the West spent the past week with relatives here. Mr Rody Gordon of Oshawa is spending the Christmas holidays with his wife and family at Mr. Jamea Leppard'sw Mr. Russel Cameron of the Toronto University is holidaying with his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Cameron. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Purvis and daughter, Shirley, motored up from Toronto on Saturday to spend a few holidays with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Purvis. Miss Mildred Johnston, teacher, is holidaying with her parents at Kemble. • Other holiday visitors in the village are Miss Viola Williams of Toronto with her parents; Mr. Ray Genoe of Toronto at his parental home; Miss Mabel Hoy of Toronto at her home; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Graham and family of Walkerton with relatives here; Mr. Henderson and family of Toronto with Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Williams. â- r (i NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons having any claims or de- mands of any kind against the Estate of Allan McLean, late of the township of Osprey in the County of Grey, who died on or about the 13th day of July, 1927, are requested to forward their elaims duly proved to the undersigned on or about the 25th day of January, 1928. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that after said date the Administrat- or will proceed to distribute the Es- tate, having regard only to such claims as he will then have notice of. Dated at Collingwood this 14th day of December, A.D., 1927. â€" Malcolm McLean, Drawer 20, Angus Morrison, ColUngweod. Maxwell. Ont. Solicitor for Administrator. tke Administrator. ROCK MILLS A happy New Year to all. Unity U. F. W. O. Club wiU meet at the home of Mrs. John llargrave on Wednesday, January 4th, 1928 at 2 p.m. Visitors welcome. Mr. John Newell, of Durham vis- ited last week with his brother, Chas. Newell here. Mr. and Mrs. Ned Croft, and fam- ily, Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn Croft, and family and Mrs. J. Croft spent Tues- day with the latter's son, Sam Croft, wife and family. The Annual Christmas concert of the Rock Mills Baptist Sunday School and Public school was held in the church last Friday evening with a good crowd present. The children put on a lengthy program, after which Santa appeared and gave treats from the tree. Mr. Herbert Betts moved into his new house last week. We hope they may be spared many years to enjoy their new home. Mr. Thos. Gilliland of Eugenia sipent Tuesday with his sister here. Measles are going on this line a few miles east of here. CEYLON MAXWELL VICTORIA CORNERS Mr. and Mrs. Bert Rowden, and babe of Clintoa are visiting at Mr. Jas. Lo- chart's. Ivan Lochart is home from Toronto for Christmas. Mr. Jno. Robinson ,of Hamilton and Mr. Jas. Robinson of Bethel spent Christmas week end with Milton Ban- noi>'s. Mrs. Newton Bannon and family are visiting at the home of Mr. Geo. Acbeson, Wide-a-wake Land. A load of the neighbors went to No. 2 school last Friday evening and enjoyed the entertainment very much. Misses Rozella Stevens of Bancroft and Sylvia Acheson of Toronto, Mina Scott of St. Thomas are spending the holidays at their respective homes. Don't forget the play "Old Fashion- ed Mothej^"' on Thunsday evening, in the Inistioge church. Turkeys sold as high as 49 cents on the Meaford Christmas market. Chicken thieves have been operating in St. Vincent. One farmer lost 30 chickens. OSPREY NOMINATION The nominations at Maxwell on Friday last for the offices of Reeve, Deputy-Reeve and Councillors was /well attended and resulted in all of last year's council being returned by acclamation. The 1928 council will be composed of: Reeve â€" Wm. L. Taylor. Deputy-Reeveâ€" Wm. Edwards. Councillorsâ€" Sylvester Clark, John Grummett, R. J. Morrison. Reeve Taylor will have an excellent chance this year to bring the Warden- ship to Osprey Townshin. BREAKING THE SPEED RECORD Miss Bernice Smith, Shelbume, en- tered our college the first week of September, and the last week of Nov- ember, wrote 56 net words per min- ute for 15 minutes, according to the Underwood rules. Incidentally, Miss Smith is also taking shorthand at 80 and turning out beautiful letters, with her other subjects accordingly. THREE MONTHS. Also, Miss Luella Johnston, Oran- geville, who entered the first week in September, wrote 57 net words per minute, according to Underwood rules and is a close second to Miss Smith in the other subjects. THREE MONTHS. l!}urthermore. Miss Maj^garet Noble at Homings Mills, who also entered our college the first week in September has obtained her bronze medal, and has" covered herself with glory" in other subjects. THREE MONTHS. Again Miss Ethel McLelland, Ar- thur; who entered our school the sec- ond week in September, wrote 42 net words per minute, the last week in November, with equal proficiency in her other subjects. We have several others almost as good. "Oh boy," what a speed these girls will obtain, and what a salary they will command in July! Oran-'eville Business College E. J. Burchill, Principal AUCTION SALE An auction .'»ale of household furni- ture, etc.. will be held at Feversham on Saturi'ay, December 31, at 2 p.m., the property of Thos. W. Conron. â€" 1 W. Kaittine, auctioneer. . Misses Martin of Owen Sound j ^'^ ^'^^ Wright of Toronto is spent Xmas with Mr. and Mrs. J. j.i spending her holidays with her par- Jents here. Mr. Fred Long of Niagara is vis- F<DR€8«TO LR^ NQSTTH PRICEVILLE Patterson. Mr. Alex Knox of Toronto Univer aity spent Christmas with his brother. iting relatives here. M, r>»»ji Aâ€" kjv-ij * D_ t X ^'- ^^^ *^rs. Robt. Priestly, and Mr. Cecil Archibald of Proton spent ,,„„„. j„_ t „i * r>, j n ,..„ , J „-..i. V X .» daughter. Jewel of Dundalk are vis- the week end with his parents, Mr. j^. „,.tiv-3 here and Mrs. McWhinney. . ^ "latives here. ' Mrs. Anna McMillan, and son, John spent the week end with her sister, Mrs. Dr. Holmes in Owen Sound. A happy and prosperous new year At this glad season of the year w« to editor, staff and readers. ^^^ ^^^^ opportunity of expressing Mr. and Mrs. R. Richardson and *° °"'' ^'*^*°'' *"*^ *" °"'" readers oui; Mr. and Mrs. Celias Irish, and little son of Toronto spent Christmas with Mr. S. Hemphill and family. Mrs. Wilson McMuIlen spent Christ- mas, with her daughter in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. H. Fisher, two chil- dren of Toronto spent Christmas with Mrs. Roy Piper. Miss Catharine Cairns, who has on an extended visit in Toronto return- ed home. Mrs. Coleman of Owen Sound spent Christmas with her daughter, Mrs. F. J. CoUinson. Visitors with Mrs White and family over the holiday, Mr. and Mrs. Stan- ley White, and daughter, Miss Anna White, Mr. R. Brown, and Mr. Jack White of Toronto, also Mr. William White of Dundalk. Mr. J. C. McLaughlan of Toronto spent Christmas with his father here. , Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Hales and babe of Owen Sound, and Mr and Mrs. S. McMullen of Toronto spent Christ- mas under the parental roof of Mr. Jas. L. McMullen. Mr. Allie Muir spent Christmas with Toronto friends Mr. Duncan McMillan of Toronto spent Christmas at his home here. Mr. and Mrs Alfred Genoe, and son of Owen Sound spent Christmas with the latter's brother, and family, Mr. Luther Duckett. Dr. and Mrs. Grant and family of Durham, Mr. and Mrs. B. Grant of Oshawa, Misses Grant of Toronto, Dr. and Mrs. C. Grant of London spent Christmas with their s:;ter, Mrs. Allie Muir, at six comers. Mrs. Ross Leslie, Mr. Rosa Mc- Mullen of Toronto spent Christmas with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ar- chie McMullen. Mr. Dalton Marshall of Bala spent Christmas at home here. Ml*. Don Dinnick of OranTeviHe was a caller in town on Frida- Miss Millie Whittaker. teache- at BWingham, spant the holiday vith her parents here. Miss Stewart, our teacher, Icf' on Friday for her home at Clinton. Mr. Don McLeod of Flint, riich. spent the holiday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John McLeod. Mr. Mark Stewart of Detroit. Mr. Will Stewart of Chesterfield, Tr. Frank Stewart and Miss Irer of Toronto helped celebrate Christr.as under the parental roof. The mc:Ti- bers of the Stewart family present Mr. and Mrs Stewart with a ha;- i- some chesterfield suite Mr Posser spent Christmas with his parents in Simcoe County. The concert given on Thursday rv- ening was a decided success. Mr. J. McMillan was chairman for the even- ing and gave the usual Christmas id- dress. The choruses by the .''"'100I were heartily sung. Two very t^ Ing numbers were the dumbell exc":ise, and a coon song by nine little toys, who had to respond to an en.ore. Mr. D. McLeod on the violin, V". G. Cairns on the mouth organ and Mrs. Roy Piper accompanied them c the piano. The children each, a-- ' all did well in their drills and i ita- ions. The second part of the pro ..'am consisted of a three piece pi-- en- titled "Aaron Slick from Pu :)kin Creek," which was well rende- ! and received those taking part we- : Miss Stewart, Mr. Brady Irwin, M.-. Rus- sel Purdy, Mr. John McMills', Miss Delia White. Miss Irene K.irshall. Miss Mabel Moore, fach doirir their part real well, and last, but rjt least, was the unloading of the C'lristmas tree and the arrival of Sant.x Claus. He was represented by Mr. Tho-. Gen- oe, each scholar being remcibcred, sending them home with happy " irts and good cheer for Christnâ€". .The program was closed witli God Save the King. Proceeds for the even- ing were in the neighborhood c* $29. Mr. and Mrs. F. Marshall entc tain- ed on Tuesday evening of this .veek to a crokinole party and dance. A very pleasant time was spent. I Mr. and- Mrs. Milton Nichol, and , son. Miss Mary Ross and friend of Dundalk spent Christmas at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ross. Quite a number from around here are enjoying the measles. Miss Sadie McLeod is spending a few days at Rob Roy. Mrs. Robt. Guy, and family are visiting friends in Maxwell. FEVERSHAM The weather is just fine, and good sleighing for the holiday.' Miss Millie Coulthard, who is train- ing in Durham hospital, is spending the holidays with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Forsythe, Owen Sound, spent Christmas with the lat- ter's parents here, Mr. and Mrs. Eby. Mr. and Mrs. F. Wiley are visiting their sons at Nottawa. Rev. Frank Dean spent Christmas at his home in Thombury. Mr. and Mrs. H. Alexander spent Sunday with the latter's mother at Flesherton. Mr. Randal of Detroit visited with Mrs. Jas. Speer last week and Miss Aggie Speer returned to Detroit with him for a visit. Our teachers. Miss Clements and Mr Boyd are spending the holidays at their respective homes, Kincardine and Flesherton. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Barber and Mr. George Cooper spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Barber. Mrs. McLean and son, Thos., Port- law, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Alan McLean here. son, Harold, spent Christmas at Geo. Pritchard's, Vandeleur. Mr. and Mrs. C. Martin and child- ren of Eugenia and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wood and children from near Mark- dale spent Christmas at T. Lever's. Mrs. J. A. Lever, who has been very very best wishes and continued proa- perity throughout the coming year. Messrs Murray Nichol and Clifford Hincks of the Toronto Norma! school are enjoying the holidays at th; irjiar- ental homes Mr. and Mr. Chas. McKinno 1 and poorly for some time, was taken to ''"^^ *°"' ^^'â- - La«^hie McKinnon, and the Owen Sound hospital on Friday father, and Mr. and Mrs. Hector Mc- last, where it is expected she will ^^'*" ^"'^ ^^""''y sP«"t Christmas at undergo an operation. We hope to ^^- "^"^^ MacLachlan's hear of improvement soon. Public School Report Misses Nellie MacLean, Dorothy and Mary Carson, Flo and Marjorie Mac- Lean and Miss Sadie McKinnon, Esther Mclnnis, Delia McPhail and friend. Miss Marjorie Murray and Miss Olive McLean, all of Toronto, spent the holidays at their respective homes. Mr. Hector MacLean sold a fine 4â€" D. McDonald, B. Patton, D. Mc- Mullen, B. McEachnie, M. Stuart, J. Gibson, D. McFadden, E. McKillop, A. Warling, B. Sled, E Ferris, V. Mc- ''''"« *" ^^- George Hooper from near Master, M. Ferris. 1 Dromore. Sr. 3â€" E. Patton. L. McEachnie. c' ^'^^ P^^''' JMcCuaig of Pontiac, Gibson, H. McKillop, J. Gibson. E. ^'ch- and sister, Willa, of Tiverton Talbot, E. Warling, C. Thistlethwaite ^""s spending the holidays at theur E. Kerton. jhome. Jr. 3â€" P Gibson, H. Bibby, H. Croft Mr. Jack McMeekin returned home E.Brown, M. McFadden, G. Boyd, B. after spending the summer months Bellamy, W. Littlejohns, B. Welton.,near Hopeville. A. Tumey, E. Burnett. D. Smith. j Miss Florence Carson of Owen 2â€" Forman Lawrence, Doug Stuart, ' Sound spent Christmas with her par- Betty Murray, Georgina McDonald. 1 ents. Sr. 1 â€" Fred Patton, Gordon Gibson, Everett Croft, Helen DcCudmore, R. Semple. Jr. 1 â€" Nellie Thistlethwaite, Mad Notice is hereby given that a by- Duncan, Helen Love, Doris Kerton, i law was pased by the council of the Marion Miller (absent) I Township of Artemesia on the 5th day 'of November, 1927 for the purpose of issuing debentures to the amount o£ $800. for the purpose of financing the NOTICE MR. SPECKLES' IDEA Sr. Pr.- Ruth Watson, Betty Mc- Donald, Fred McTavish, Dorothy Certon, Ivan McEachnie, Athol Mc- lillop. Jr. Pr. â€" Clifford Saunders, Jack Township of Artemesia Telephone System and that such by-law. was reg- istered in the Registry Office, for S. Santa Claus sat on a bench next the sunny side of the north pole bun- galow. The old gentleman wore a worried and harassed look quite for- eign to his usual jovial expression. Sam Speckles, a foreman in one of Santa's toy shops, passed by and no- ticed the good old saint. "What's the matter, Santa," he asked. "This job's getting too big for one man," answered Santa. "The world's getting better and better all the time and that means I have that r.rj'.h more work to do, and it's getting to be a mighty hard task to make things enouffh to go around, let alone dis- tributing them. Mr. Speckles scratched his head. "Well," he said, "here's an idea, and I think it's a mighty good one. Re- member that fine magazine full of pictures and stories and nice things you had the other day ? " "Oh, you / mean The Youth's Companion," said Santa. "Yes, that's it," answered Sam "Well, it seems to me that if you'll tell a lot of parents about that magazine and how fine and enjoyable it was for the boys and girls they'd give subscriptions to The Youth's Co- mpanion as a Christmas gift to lots of young folk, and that would help you a lot." "That's a mighty good idea," said Santa, "and, as a matter of fact, many parents do just that already, but â€" " Santa sighed. "I wish that more of them realized what a fine srift the Youth's Companion makes, and would give it too." i-ess below, and we will see to it that our Uncle Sam relieves Santa of the :-urden of delivering at least one gift Subscribers will receive: 1. The Youth's Companion â€" 12 big monthly issues in 1928, and 2. Two extra numbers to new sub- scribers ordering within 30 days. AH for only S2. 3. The Companion's new book of humor "1001 One Minute Stories" also included FREE (Send 10 cts. to cover postage and handling. THE YOUTHS COMPANION S N. Dept., Boston, Mass. Subscriptions received at this office. 7elton, Doris Lawrence, Geo. Loucks ! Grey on the 8th day of Decepiber, 1927. Any motion to quash or set aside the same or any part thereof must bs made within three months after the first publication of this notice and cannot be made thereafter. Dated this 10th day of December, 1927. W. J. BELL.AMY, Clerk. Hurton Bellamy Pr. C; â€" Doris Warling, Norman Loucks, Muriel McMullen Pr. B â€" Gordon Semple, Stuart. Rob. VOTE HOGARTH Reeve for 1928 Twp of Artemesia I Massey Harris ; Implements AGENCY FOR To the Electors of Artemesia: Ladies and Gentlemen: After serving you for the past seven years I now seek re-election for the year 1928, and think your trust in me will be amply rewarded. Wishing you all a happy and pros- perous new year. â€"J. A. HOGARTH. INSURANCE WRITTEN IN SEVER.AL COMPANIES ON BOTH FARM AND TOWN PROPERTY. John Wright FLESHERTON â- r BATES BURIAL CO. FUNERAL SERVICE NEW MODERN FUNERAL PARLORS 122-124 Avenue Road, TORONTO Telephone: Klngsdale 4344 J. W. Bates. R. Maddocks. HOUSE OF aUALlTY Greetings - - DIVORCE MILL WILL BE BUSY The divorce mill promises to be bus- ier than ever during the coming sea-, son of the Federal Government. La.?t Mr. J. C. McMullen was home for 'year 198 applications for divorce came Christmas. • [before parliament. Up to date, 150' We wish Ye Editor and staff a applications are in hand and the sea- j very happy and prosperous new yer r. son will not open until Jan. 26. Mr. and Mrs. H. Bailey of Shrigle •. Women applications for divorce arai and two little daughters spent Christ in the majority. Most of the applic- F mas with the latter's parents, Mr. an ' ations come from Ontario, the other Mrs. D. McPhail, and sister. Miss A. irovinces, with the exception of Que- McPhail, M. P. "<*> having their own divorce court. WE WISH TO THANK OUR MANY FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS FOR THEIR LIBERAL PATRONAGE IN THE PAST AND WISH THEM CONTINUED PROSPERITY IN 1928. # W. J. STEWART & SONS Flour, F««d, SiMds, Caocvri** and Con(«cti«iHi| Flesherton