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Vol. 51, No. 25 Flesherton, Ontario, November 18, 1931 W. H. Thurston & Son, Proprietor* PRICEVILLE > . 4 ' On Tuesday night of last week the Presbyterians held a fowl supper in the hall and was a decided success. Th^ night was ideal and the hall was packed full. A bountiful supper was partaken of with every thing that would satisfy the inner man, after whiuh a program was listened to. Rev. Miller of Markdale acted as chairman and presided in a very ef- ficient manner. The Gloom Chasers Orchestra of Flesherton gave several musical numbers, which were thor- oughly enjoyed. Miss Isobel Mc- Millan gave a splendid reading "Carry On" which was well received. A quartette from Swinton Park, com- posed of Mrs. W. Knox, Miss Effie McCannel, Messrs. Ed Heard and Fred Knox sang, "Flow gently sweet Aftnn" and was heartily applauded. Mrs. Donald Campbell gave an in- teresting reading, "Play the game". Miss Effie McCannel and Mr. Fred Knox sang a duet, "When the moon shines over the mountain," and re- sponded to an encore "Dunnder Beck's Machine". Mrs. Sutherland sang a solo. Mr. F. R. Oliver M. P. P., in his happy manner gave a spleniu I address, which was thoroughly enjoy ed. Mrs. W. Knox then gave a hum- orous reading, "Maggie and Jigg which caused much Ian and laughter. Priceville quartette, composed of Mrs. Sutherland, Mrs. D. Campbell, and Messrs. Dave and John Nichol, gave a couple of selections, and Swinton Park quartette rendered another se- lection. Ten or fifteen minutes were taken at the close with community- singing, all joining in the songs. The evening closed with the National An- them. Proceeds amounted to nearly S68.00. Mr. John Cook of Toronto -.spent the holiday at Dave Nichol's. Messrs. Gilvray McLean and Mur ray McMillan, bankers at Tiverton and Markdale, were home over tht holiday and took in the fowl suppii. We are sorry to report that Mrs Graham took a stroke on Sunday and is now at the home of her sister, Mrs. Colin McLean. VICTORIA CORNERS Mr. Win. Moore has rented his farm to his son-in-law, Mr. Otto Lee, who has moved in with him. Mrs. Wm. Ludlow and Mr. and Mrs Ed. Sftnson and Beth visited with Alliston friends. Mr. Harry Miners of London if visiting his aunt, Mrs. A. Stevens. Irene Brewster of Dundalk is vis- iting her grandparents, Mr. and- Mrs A. Stevens. This seems to be a book o.f accid- ents, which we are writing up. one chapter each week. Last Wednesday Wm. Moore had a load of grain ready to take to the mill and in backing the wagon out of the barn one horse stumbled and fell over the gangway, taking the other ho we and the load with him. Mr. Moore jumped, but something hit his heel, either th? edge of the wagon box or the wheel He could not move, but Mr. Jas. Best and George, who were in their yard, saw the accident and jumped intc their car and soon assisted the un fortunate man. They took him tj Dundalk for medical attention, whert an X-ray was made and it was founii that the large tendon was broken away from the heel. Dr. Martin set it. On Thursday another X-ray was token and it was found that it wr not holding and he was i in/mediately taken to the Owen Sound hospital for an operation. There it was found that the bone was much more shattered that at first supposed. He will remain in the hospital for a few days. However, he was very for- tunate that it was his heel that was hit, and not his ribs. Inistioge Sunday School and d school have decided to combine for their Christmas entertainment, and have set the da/.e for Wed., December 23rd. Watch for the advertisement TORONTO LINE NORTH Mis Ethel Shaw has returned to her home near Markdale, after spend- ing the past week with friends here. Mrs. W. Lever of Toronto is spend- ing: a time with her daughter, Mrs. Fred Brown. Miss Marion Wickens treated a number of her friends to a birthday party on Saturday. We are sorry to learn that Mrs. Geo. Pritchard is in poor health, but hope that she is soon better. Mrs. Thos. Lever and daughter, EUGENIA Mr. and Mrs. Job Turner of Pais- ley visitel recently with Mrs. S. Tur- Mr. an^^rs. Wm. Walker and baby anSBw former's mother, Mrs Catharine Walker visited with Mr and Mrs. John Walker at the Catar act. Mrs. Dan McTavish of Flesherton spent a few days with her sister, Mrs Jaco'b Williams. Mrs. Robt. Haney spent a couple of days with her daughter, Mrs. Chaa Doupc, Saugeen Jet. Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins of Toronto visited over the week end at Mr. J. Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Foerster, Mr and Mrs. Edwin Foerester, Mr. and Mrs. Schultz and daughter of Kitch- ener, Mr. and Mrs. Evans and Mr. Anderson of Owen Sound were rec- ent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Foerester. Mr. Sam McDonald of Toronto vis- ited over the week end at his paren- tal home. Dr. and Mrs. Little are moving from the "Large" house, across the street to the cement block residence belonging to Mr. Will Duckett. Mr. and Mrs. Walker Sloan and daughter, Miss Donalda, intend to move shortly to the house made vacant by the re- moval of Dr. and Mrs. Little. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Hawken and daughter and nephew and family from Harkaway spent a day with Mrs. Park and family and Mr. Geo. Park. Miss Evelyn Turner of Toronto Normal school spent th'j week end at her parental horee. Paddy and Mickey Brown, enter- tainers, ended their concerts here on I Thursday evening of last week, in- stead cf Saturday evening as was in- tended. They gave good programs each night. Those obtaining lucky ticket sin candy boxes were: Mr. Frank Shortt, who won a china tea jet. Mr. Steve Sutton, who \vn a cocoa set and Mr. Chas. Cook, who won a smokers set. In the baby con- test, Dennis Campbell received the silver cup, having won the largest nun-.ber of votes. His victory was easily won as he had a great many relatives in the village and the other two children in the contest, Eleanoi Proctor and Marge Martin had nc relatives, but their own family to depend on. If there had been an- other child in the "relationship 1 launched out, the votes would have ' been split and the contest would have been keen. Nevertheless, we con- gratulated Dennis on receiving the cup. We also thank those who gave votes to the little girls who had no relatives or canvassers to hunt votes for them. In the pie eating contest the winners were:- Evelyn Campbell 1st, Jean Tudor 2nd, Hazel Turnei 3rd. In the string chewing contest Donald Campbell and Herbie Fawcett were almost ties. In the girla bal- Voon blowing contest. Miss Phyllis Partridge was champion. We hope that the Brown entertainers will visit rs again at some future time and favor us again with some more good nrograms. Mrs. Jasper Stuart, also Mr. and Mrs. Russell McMullen of Muafoiti visited recently with Mrs. M. M.-Mull- en. Muss Ila Magee has been on the sich list the past week, but we trust that she will soon be well again. Mr. Jack Jamieson was home from Business College at Orangeville ovei the week end. Wedding bells. Wedding bells art ringing. Dinna ye hear 'enu Mr. Jacdb Williams has had the ap pearance of his house improved rec- ently by giving it a coat of paint. Mr H .Falconer did the work. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Clinton and sons, Dean and Kendall and Irene Clinton and friend, Mr. Jack Brethre- ton, all of Toronto, were vsitors with, Mr. and Mrs. G. Magee on Remem- brance Day. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Magee and Mr. and Mrs. Garnet 'Magee were in Toronto over teh week end. CEYLON IN MEMORIAM GORDON In loving memory of our dear Eunice, who passed away two years ago, November 28. God looked down on her and Called her to rest Our hearts are left sad but, He knows what is best. Sadly missed by her parents, broth- er and sisters. An 18 foot wide asphalt roadway m( t Mr. and Mrs. Appleton of Goderich and Mr. Tilford of Holland Center called on Mrs. Mary Rutledge the lirst of the week. Miss Bella Kennedy is visiting friends at Holland Centre. Mrs. Carves Hazard of Prjceville spent Monday with her father, Mr. H Stone and helped him celebrate his 33rd Birthday. Mr. Stone still en- joys good health and we wish him many happy returns. Mrs. Sellwood of Singhampton vis- ited her daughter, here, on Saturday and she accompanied her mother back to Singhampton for the week end. The Ladies' Aid will meet at the' home of Mrs. Thos. Stewart on Wed- ; nesday, Nov. 25. Roll call to be an- swered with Xmas suggestjon. Mrs. L McWilliams and Mrs. Roy Piper will hav e charge of the program. Lunch committee:- Cake Mrs. W Cibson, ai:d Mrs. Knox; Sandwich Mrs. Jas. W. McMullen and Mrs. Geo Fisher. A wedding of interest took place t the Presbyterian Manse, Durham on Tuesday, November 10, when Miss Laduska Erb, Moorefield and Mr. Jas. Leslie McMullen of this place was un- jted in marriage. Rev. B. D. Arn> strong officiating. The happy couple motored and vi-sited friends at Mor- field, returning home Saturday eve ning. This community joins in wish- ing_them a long and happy life. Mr. Edward Sergant of Shelburne spent a couple of days jn Ceylon the past week. Mr. W. Flinn, who sometime ago rented the house owned by Mr. Serg- ant is this week moving his family and household effects la from Proton. Mrs. Hooper, who has been visiting friends at Ebenezer and other point? returned home the past week. Miss M. Cook, accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Finder to Alliston on Armisti.-e Day and visited friends. Mr. and Mrs. L. Torsey and son. Jack o.O Lauriaton vi-sited with Mrs. Piper the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Yates. Mr. and Mrs. Winters of Toronto were week end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. J. Gibson. Mrs. J. Kennedy spent first of week with frjends in Owsn Sound. Mr. a;id Mrs. J. Montgomery of To- ronto spent the week end at Mr. Geo. Arrowsmiths. Mt. Percy Hunt ac- companied they back to Toronto for a holiday. Mr. S. Hemphill and Misses Maud and Reta attended the funeral of Miss Campbell, near Feversham on Mon- Mr. and Mrs. Jaa. W. McMullen I entertained their neightfbrs and friends to a dance and card party on Friday evening, when a pleasant time was enjoyad by all present. Miss Dorothy McLeod, Mrs. Mary Mitchell and daughter, Mjss Geoi-Rina Mitchell, and Mr. Wharin all of To- ronto spent the week end with Mr and Mrs. J. D. McLeod. Deatli again entered our village on Thursday evening. November 12th, a- bout 7:30, when Mrs. Merrilla Collari 1 Fletcher, fu^oved; w}"-; of Thomas Fletcher, passed away after a weeks illness from acute Neuritis. She was iho daughter of Margaret and Camp Clark Collard and was born 78 years \go at Tecumseh. After receiving he*- education she re.-ided jn Toronto where she was employed as a stenog- rapher. She was a member for years of the Alexandria Choir and was e great worker in the Chinese mission, where her noble work in the Master'- cause will not soon be forgotten. She was a member of Danforth United church. She was married five years ago to her now sorrowing hu&band and three years ago they moved to Ceylon. She was of a very cheerful disposition and kind to all. The funeral took place to Maxwell cem- etery. She leaves one brother, Elijah, at Aurora and brother, John and one sister, Jennie Collard, in Tottenham Her favorite hymns "Nearer My God to Thee" and "Jesus Lover of my Soul" were sung during the service Her casket was covered by beautiful floral tokens sprays from: Mr. and Mrs. Pell of Toronto, Dr. and MM D. R. Fletcher. Mr. and Mrss. Jas. Fletcher, Mr. and Mrs. Kelso, Mr and Mrs. Pratt, all of Toronto; Mr. Cecil Redsdale c." Gait and Ceylon community friends. The pall bearer? were:- Messrs. S. Hemphill, Tho-.. Gilchrist, Geo. Arrowsmjth, Wm. Gib- son, Alex. MtFadden and Percy Hunt. Those who attended from a distance were:- Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Pell, Miss S. J. Poole, Misw M. T. Poole. Mrs Ellison, Mr. and Mrs. Kclso. Di. and Mrs. D. R. Fletcher, Mr. and Mrs. J. Fletcher all of Toronto, Mr. Cecil Redsdale and Mr. Allen of Gait, Dr. and Mrs. Wolfe of Durham. Mr. and Mrs. Angus McDonald and daughter and Mr. Hood of Creemore. This Community extends it-3 sympathy to the sorrowing husband and relatives. A meeting for the purpose of a young people's class and young people's society was held in Ceylon on Monday, November 9th at the hom-j of Mrs. Knox, 24 young people being present. The hostess, assisted by several of the ladies, provided a most sumptuous chicken pie dinner which was enjoyed to the full. At the conclu- PCRTLAW Word has iust been recejved at the time of writing, by relatives here, of the death of Mrs. R. Middleton of To- rn"^. The deceased was a daughter -f Mr. and Mrs. Francis, and leave? a husband and family to mourn hei passing. No particulars are to han'l. Mrs. J. A. Thompson received the ~ad news of the death of her cousjn. Mrs. (Dr.) R. D. Nash of Den-er. Colorada. Mrs. Nash frequently visited here, her maiden name being Miss Goldring. Mrs. R. D. Meldrum celebrated the inniversarv of her birthday recently. Among others present on the felicitous occasjon were old friends: Mr and Mrs. W. J. Bellamy of Flesherto.i. As the couple were about to sit down to supper a surprise was sprung upon them by the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Meldrum and Mr. and Mr?. Stanley Gamey of Toronto, the latter ion of the meal there wa-s singing, j in Highland costume. A very happv which ended with a toast to the King time was spent. We wish Mrs Mel- proposed by Rev. Scott and was re- . drum many happy returns of the day was a visitor with Mrs. F. J. Wiley last week. A number from the village attend- ed the funeral of the late Flora Campbell at Mclntyre. Miw Irene Long of Toronto and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Cameron of the Tenth Line spent the week end with the former's grandparents. Mi-, ant? Mrs. Wm. Smith, here. BORX On Monday, November Iff 1931, to Mr. and Mrs. Milton Roberts. .-. daughter. BOSN On Monday, November 15 1931, to Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Osborne. PROTON STATION Mr. and Mrs. McNalty received a message from Vulcan, Alta., that their daughter, Mrs. Neil Campbell, underwent a serious operation in a hospital at that place. They are anxiously awiting further news as to her condition. Mr. Hergott and son, Arnold, are on a hunting trip to WhitefishFalls. plied to by the singing of the Nation- | Mrs. Thompson of Collingwcod is I Arthur will also visit his friend, Mr nl Anthem. A program of toasts ' on an extended visjt with her dau^h-lBlake McKay. followed: to our Country, proposed | ter. Mrs. Albert Blackburn. by Will Fisher, responded to by Mar- garet Sinclair, after which the Maple Leaf was sung; the Ladies, propo-sed by John McMillan, responded to by Jeanette McLeod; to Ceylon, pro- posed by Miss Bonnycastle, respond- ed to by Miss Lottie Whittaker; the Church and Y.P.S., proposed by Blanche Genoe and Stella Marshall; our Hostess, proposed by Macil Snell and responded to by Mrs. Knox. Miss Mildred Whittaker favored the gath- ering with a reading. At the con- clusion Rev. Scott outlined the possi- bilities for a class and Y.P.S. and suggested a workable organization. Upon a motion, duly seconded, it was agreed to proceed at once to organ- j ize. The following officers were el- ected:' Hon. Pres. Rev. W. J. Scott ; Pres. Miss Bonnycastle; 1st Vice Prus. John Mv-Millan; 2nd Vice Pres. Isaac Snell; Secretary Mildred Whittaki-r: Treasurer Janet McLeod; Pinr.Vt Jan.t MdLeod. Caniases for -standing committees wa.- made. Tlk. 1 entire group will be divided int.) two teams with the Vrce- Presidents as loaders of each side. The first week night meeting will be held in the chur-h on Satur- | ' ' day night at 8 p.m. BORN In Detroit on the 12 inst. to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thompson, a son. Congratulations. Congratulatons are also extended to Mr. and Mi's. Joyce Porteous who were recently married. FEVERSHAM Mr. and Mrs. H. Alexander visited with their daughter, Mrs. W. R. Cnl- quette, and family in Owen Sound last week. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lyons of To- ronto and Mrs. Edwards of Streets- ville visited friends in this village re- cently. Mr. and Mrs. Irwin of Ripley spent Sunday with their brother, Mr. Rus- rll Irwin. Miss Leila Jackson has returned home from New York, where she ha? been in hosiptal training for the past year. BURNING STUBBLE Wh<>n stubble has been burned oif Mr. and Mrs. W. Moore of Ifeafordl and the land again seeded, after a visited with friends in this village last week. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Croft of Ro.-li Mills spent Sunday with Mr. and Mr? Harold Osbome. minimum amount of cultivation, the yields of grain have proven this method tx> be superior to any other stubble treatment. Objections to the burning of stubble are loss of nitro- Miss Margaret McElwain cf Ford | gen, loss of moisture, and some 'oss wich was a visitor with her cou.-ins Mr. and Mrs. Colquette last week. Mrs. A. Brownridge of Rob I?oy and convenience. .-f soil fertility; while supporting the? practice are weed control, clean crop, Driving a car without a permit cost an offender ten dollars and costs in. Collingwood police court. I BATES BURIAL CO'Y. DISTINCTIVE FUNERAL SERVICE AT MODERATE COST NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR THE USE OF OUR FUNERAL CHAPEL 122-124 AVENUE RD. TORONTO PHONE: Night or Day KI. 4344 J. W. BATES Formerly of Flesherton R. MADDOCKS > TRUCKING All farm and dairy products, also wood, gravel, etc., trucked at reasonable prices. Phone JLost is Found ("any- out") coils between 7J}0 p.m. ami S.W p.m. local mi are on the low evening rate. Between 8.30 p.m. and 4.10 a.m. tbty are OH the "night rale" /.; ;i and still loucr. Nit.i was worried . . . she could not imagine where she had lost her bracelet in the hotel or on the journey home. "I can't think what I could have done with it," she kept telling her mother. "VThy not telephone, to the hotel," mother suggested. "It's after eight-thirty now and a call will only cost a few cents." Imagine Nita's joy when the hotel clerk told her that the bracelet had been found in her room and would be mailed to her right away. Thanks to her mother's suggestion. Nita's anxiety was re- lieved at once . . . and the cost of the call was considerably less than her taxi fare from the station. .