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'WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1931 THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE VANDELEUR The Vandeleur Ladies' Aid held their November meeting at the home of Mrs. Lundy Johnston on Wednesday afternoon of this week. A good pro- gram was provided and officers were elected for the ensuing year. Miss E. Hawken, a returned Miss- ionary, from Northern Alberta gave a lantern lecture in the church here on Friday evening of last week, which was quite interesting to the large crowd in attendance. Mr. H. I. Graham attended Rallies in the Young Peoples Union at Owen Sound and Wiarton last week. Tho mild weather is remarkable for this time of the year. Dandelions and garden flowers have been bloom- ing in abundan.e during the past few weeks. Mrs. G. I. Graham had lettuc" pulled from her garden on Dec. 1st. The Vandeleur Womcns' Institute held their November meeting at the home of Mrs. W. Morrison on Thurs day evening, Dec. 19th. The meet- ing was in the form of a fowl supper for the members and their families. One hundred and fifteen people par- took of a sumptuous repast. The supper was followed by an excellent program, the principal item of which was a debate on the subject "Resolved that men take more pleasure out of life than women. Mrs. Swanton, Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Ratcliffe upheld the affirmative and Messrs. Frank Davis, Howard Graham and Howard McGee supported tho negative. The judges gave their decision in favo: of the affirmative. A good time was enjoyed by all. The many friends of Mrs. Pritchard are very sorry to hear of her serious illness at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robt. Richardson, also Mr. John Warling another old resident of thi'.' pla> who is critically ill at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. Timmins. Miss Minnie Graham and Miss Lee of Listowel were recent visitors in this community. Rev. Anni.i of Thornbury occupied the pupit in the church here on Sun- day afternoon, Nov. 22nd. FLKSHERTON PUBLIC SCHOOL 4th CLASS Mack Duncan, Doug- las Scott, Ruth Wolstencroft, Nellie Tlmtleth'vaite, Georgina McDonald, A!;x. Filnhie, Ethel Burnett, Julia, Croft, Everett Croft, Marguerite Croft, Winnis Graham, Fred Patton, Helen Love, Joan Alexander, Helen Uuttan, Ella McRae. SR. 3rd CLA,SS -- Audrey Mc- Cracken, George Loucks, Roberta Leavell, Ethel Dargavel, Fred Mc- Tavish, Burton Bellamy, Ja:k Welton, I!n Leavell, Betty McDonald, Robin Goldaborough. JR. 3rd CLASS Fred Gibson, Bob Stuart, Donald Scott, Norman Loucks, Athol McKillop, Doris Taylor, Muriel McMullen, Doris Pedlar, Tom Banks Billy Henry. Junior Room ~i * 2nd CLASS -- Jack McMullen, Wes McCracken, Marion Filshic, Oly Mc- Donald, Jack Loucks, Marion Wk-kens Evelyn Leavell, Ben Bellamy, Dor- othy Welton, Thelma Miller, Clifford Littlejohns, Stewart McRae. SR. 1st Betty Teeter, Edna Croft, Dorothy Patton, Donald Graham, Harold Graham, Joe Banks, Eleanor Moody. JR. 1st Ruth Turney, Iva Brown, Laura Pedlar, Eldon Fisher, Bernice Leavell, Jim Thurston, Marjorie This- tlethwaite, Florence Newell. SR. PR. - - Ethel Taylor, Evison Wilson, Bob Banks, Irene Woods, Charlie Meggitt. JR. PR. Beryl Woods, Jack Ken- nedy, Jean Duncan, Jean McTavish, Mariorie Newell, Doris Loucks, Teddy McCracken, Arlene Taylor, Robbie Meggitt. IN MEMORIAM N --In loving memory of our dear daughter and sister, Ellu Gibson, who passed away on Novem- ber the 2ytb, 1928. F.ortret you? No, we never will Although you have gone we love you still. Hard was the blow, the shock severe, To part with the one we loved so dear. Sadly missed by Mother, Dad, sister and Brothers. IN MEMORIAM BEST In loving but sad remem- brance of our dear son and brother, Alex. Best, who died Dec. 3rd, 1926. He has gone across tho river, To the jhores of evergreen, How we long to see his dear face, But the river flows between. An:l our aching heart is calling To the shadows dark and grey, For the loved one who has left us Just five years ago *o day. Sadly missed by Father and Mother Sisters and Brothers. FLESHERTON HIGH SCHOOL REPORTS Gordon Irwin New W.M.ofLO.L2855 Flesherton L. O. L. No. 2855 held its election of offL-ers on Friday even- ing and resulted in the appointment <if Bro. Gordon Irwin as Worshipful Master. Other officials elected were: I. P. M. E. McKillop. D. M. Wm. Irwin. Chaplain H. Down. Secretary C. J. Bellamy. Fin. Sec. Jas. Stewart. Treasurer F. W. Duncan. Marshall Win. Turney. 1st Com. A. Down. 1st Lecturer P. Dow. Sick Com. H. Down, Thos. Ben- tham. W. A. Hawken. Auditors C. J. Bellamy, A. Down. FORM 1 ENG. LITERATURE - - HON. - Betty Murray 81, Ted Dixon 78, Susie MacKinnon 77. PASS Viva Roberts 74, Inn Fil- shie 73. Douglas Stuart 68, Harvey Croft 56, Angus Turney 56, Vclma Fisher 52, Wesley Littlejohns 52, Eric Stafford 51, Marie Chard 50. FAIL Delbert Smith 44, LeslU Sceley 40, Mary Sheardown 39. Bob Dargavel 38, Ruby Akitt 35, Lillian Magee 31, Murray Fisher 28, Doris McRae 22, Stewart Foster 20, Jack English 19, Harold Johnson 19, Argyle Martin 18, Percy Smith 13. FORM 2 PHYSIOGRAPHY HON. B Bellamy 93, D. Stewart 80, M. Wilson 81, B. Cairns 7!>, P. Graham 78, M. Piper 77, I). Vause 77, F. Collinson 76, M. Stafford 76, B. Parker 75. PASS E. Brown 70, G. Akitt 68. B. Welton 67, L. Archibald 66, H. Bibby 65. C. Stewart 65, M. McFadden 64, J. Ostrander 58, E. Talbot 55, G. Boyd 52, M. Ostrander 51, J. Mc- Cormack 51. FAIL N. Aldcorn 46, J. Wolsten- croft 46. FORM 4 ENG. LITERATURE -- HON. - Monica Lam.Vrt 75. PASS Almeda Hinvks 'i7, Jean Hincks 02, Murray Stewart fil, Elmoix Fishnr 50, Marion Shaw 50. FAIL Jackson Stewart 46, Ellei. Parker 45. -"'T S. S. NO. 11, ARTEMESIA SR. -1th Mary Summers 71, John Bolnml 69, Mitchell Taylor 65, Lloyd Boland 64, Violet Fitzsimmons 60. JR. 4th Elta Cargoe 74, W.ilm:i Cargoc 65, Milliard Fitzsimmons 55. 3rd CLASS Jean Wyvill 73, Beulah McGee 70, Allan Taylor 61, Willif Bowles 52, Laurence Baker 53, Car- man Sewell (absent). 2nd CLASS Evelyn McGcc 80 Pat Weber 70, Ralph Fitzsimmons 67 Ernie Shepperd 64, Doreen Bolanu 50, Jean Cargoe 53, Pauline Hutchin- son 41, Hughie Wyvill (absent). SR. PR. -- Joyce McGee, MelvilU Buchanan, Lavcrne Baker, Mai- Rat- e-line, Billie Johnson. JR. PR. Isobel Weber, Roy Mc- Gee, Franklin Warling. Vcrda Cargoe Freddie Boland, Nelson Fitzsimmons The marks indicate the average pel cent standing for the month oi November. E. BROWN, Teacher. Vandeleur Christmas entertainment is to be held in Vandeleur church December 22. Admission 25c. TRAIN TlrtiE CHANGES Mr. Archie Sinclair, agent at the Flesherton C.P.R. station, has furnish- ed us with the following changes in time of the arrival-j of trains: The morning train to Toronto leaves at 8;07 and the morning train from Toronto arrives at 11:38. The after- noon train to Toronto leaves at 4:07 and the evening train from Toronto arrives at 8:38. These time changes arc now in effect and are several minutes ahead of the last schedule. FRED BELLAMY IS NEW COLLINGWOOD POSTMASTER Officially, by letter on Tuesday, Mr. Fred H. Bellamy received notice thr.'- he had been appointed to the vacant postmastership at Collingwood. He succeeds the late Dougald L. Darroch. The appointment is received by the townspeople with general saticf action. Mr. Bellamy is a native of Flesher- ton and is a son of Mr. John Bellamy of that village. He was raised in Flesherton and attended the home .chools. In 1915 he enlisted with UK 147th Grcyj and served three year:' overseas in the Great War. At Vimy he was wounded. Upon returning to Canada in 1919 he was aopointed to the staff of the Collingwood post office where he has since remained. In 1923 he was ap- pointed assistant postmaster. His wife was formerly Miss Glory Smith, daughter of the late Andrew and Mrs. Smith. He is a Presbyterian. Obliging, efficient and faithful in his work, he ha? earned the good-will of the people of Collingwood. many of whom joined in recommending him for appointment and now unite in ex- tending congratulatons. The Col- lingwood Bulletin. [The Advance along with a ho-st of friotids in his home town are also very pleaded to hear of Fred's ap- nointment as postmaster and also ex- tend their hearty congratulations on his appointment. Editor Advance.] IN MEMORIAM GIBSON In loving memory of our dear mother, Ella Gibson, who rass^d a'vav November 29th, 1928. Sweetest memories are all that arc left, Of a dear, loving mother, one of tho best. A mother whose heart was as pun- as gold, Our clear mother'-.! worth can neve: !>e told. Shin oft-times said we'd miss her. The words have proved too true; We lost the best and dearest friend, Dear Mother, when we lost you. Ever remombercd by your children THE 8TORB WITH ERVICB F. T. HILL&CO.,Ltd. CHAIN STORES Markdale, Ontario OUR BUYING POWER SATES YOU A LOT OF MONEY Money Saving Features J ADIES' DRESSES $3.95 Smart new styles in Bonton Crepe, all now styles, smart colors $3.95 LADIES' MILLINERY $1 EACH Bijf clearance, smart styles, final clearance out they go, each $1.00 LADIES' BLOOMERS 95c pair All shades, *u to clear, all sizes in lot, reg- ularly pri -d throughout the place at $1.35 to $1.50. Sale Price, pair 9Dc " SATIN DRESSES $6.95 A Real Buy for you, regularly priced from $10.95 to $12.95, in newest shades, brown, wine, gren and block, sizes 10 to 44, out they go .... $0.95 LADIES' SILK BLOOMERS 49c a pair Special S:ile Silk Bloomers, all sizes, all want- ed shade*, per pair 49c MEN'S FLEECE UNDERWEAR 69c Here is n Special. Heavy Flcoco Lined garm- ent, all siz( .1, out they go at, pair G'.IC MEN'S Ail-Wool UNDERWEAR $1.59 A real heavy All-Wool garment, made to give extra long service, garment ....- $1.59 BOYS' BLOOMERS 89c pair Values! Values! Genuine in heavy tweeds nnd serge:;, all sizes, pair 89c Men's LEATHER LINED COATS All leather, lined with smart fur collars, size* 30 to 40, each $:).<> 5 . Men's 15-inch TOP RUBBERS $2.95 Sizes 6 and 7 in lot, regular value $3.50 to $3.75. Sals Price, pair $2.95 GROCERY VALUES Cream of Wheat Flour $2.00 White Seal Flour 2.40 Gold Soap, 7 bars 25c Corn, Peas, Tomatoes, ,1 cans 25? Best Blai-l; Tea, per Ih 39c Soda Biscuits, 2 Ibs 27c I 1 . nr.i Hatter, 10 oz. pail 17c Maple Leaf Baking Powder, tin 17c You will be surprised what ombination & Storm Windows Will Save You in Fuel We are now prepared to give you a three-day service on storm windows, glazed or unglazed. Stock sized com- bination doors carried in stock. H. Ai McCauley 'Phone 24. FLESHERTON FUNERAL DIRECTORS MET AT HARRISTON The funeral directors met in con- vention at Harriston with the dis- tricts of Grey, Huron, Bruce anc Wellington represented. The pres- ident, Mr. R. H. Richardson of Han- over, was in charge, and the session took place in the Royal Inn. A very fine demonstration on plastic sur- gery was given by Mr. E. D. Cress of Hmilton. The gathering repaired to the dining hall, where a banquet was held. Father McCreamon ol Drayton offered grace, and His Wor- ship Mayor Fawcett extended words of welcome. Following the dinner hour addresses were given by the re- tiring president, R. H. Richardson of Hanover; Preston Thompson csf Aur- ora, president of the Ontario Funeral Directors; Mr. C. N. Greenwood of Stratford, chairman of the Ontario KmbalmeiM Board; Mr. James O"- llagan secretary-treasurer of the On- tario Directors; Mr. N. J. Boyd of Mitchell, and Wm. Britton, Listowel. Delightful vocal soloa were contribut- ed by Mr. M. Penenaugh and Mr. Arthur Raymond of Owen Sound. The following officers were elected: past president, R. H. Richardson oT Hanover; president, A. J. Walker of j Wingham; vice-president, Joseph Sparrow of Tara; sefrotary-treiwurer M. Hnlhurt, Chatsworth; committee, Robert Wilson of Tiverton, George Watson of Priceville. The retiring president was accorded words of gra- titude for his work during his two years' term. Grey County Expended $142,503.25 on Roads The .reports of Grey County Coun- cil showed that the expenditure for roads in 1931 amounted to $142,503.25 divided a-a follows: Maintenance Road No. 1 Keppel, $3,937.5-1; Road No. 6, Sullivan $1,822.57; Road No. 7, Bentinck and Normanby, $10,060.43; Road No. 8, Normanby, $4,111,01; Road No. 10, Egremont and Proton, $5,131.58; Road No. 11, Glenelg, Artemcsia and Osprey, $11,405.74; No. 12, Osprey, S834.85; No. 12, Osprey townline, S570.77; No. 13, Arteemsia, Euph- rasia and Collingwood, $6,960.33; No. 14, St. Vincent and Euphrasia, $4,297.- 21. Total, $49,198.03. Construction on Roads Road No. 13, Collingwood, $1,603.39; Road No. 14, St. Vincent, $2,825.91. Total $4.429.30. Bridge Construction and Repair Road No. 10, Egremont, $4,102.92; Road No. 14, St. Vincent, $2,120.28; Koad No. 7, Normanby, Moltke bridge, $449.70; Road No. 7, Norman- by, Hanover bridge, $135.04; Road No. 8, Normanby, Divert, $274.13. Total *7,082.07. Townline Bridges Artemcsia and Euphrasia, Sndll bridgt-, $2.783.47; Egremont and Proton, $12; Holland and Glenelg, $35.50; Sydonham and Holland, 27.15; Sydenham and St. Vincent, $5; Glenelg and Artemesia, $39.50. Total $2,902.62. Urban Centre., Flesherton, $25,- 096.03; Meaford, $18.611; Markdale, $30,733.40; Dundalk, $410.88; Neu- stadt. $245.12. Total, $75,096.43. General $1,694.33; superintend- ence, $2,100.48. IP addition to this the Suburban Area Commission spent $38,438. REEVE OF BENTINCK PROM- INENT ASPIRANT FOR GREY WARDENSHIP Mr. D. J. McDonald, reeve of the township of Bentinck, will be a pro- minent aspirant for the wardenship of Grey county that is, if he is re- turned to office during the next week or two, either by acclamation or as the result of a possible election. Bentinck township has not been honored with the wardenship for 49 years the last incumbent being the late David McNichoI. We are informed that Mr. Louis Himmler, the genial reeve of Neu- str>Ht, is also a possible contestant for the wardenship. Hanover Post. While attending school in Colling- wood, Miss Frances Eagles, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Charle-s Eagles, was seized with a fainting spell, and it was later discovered that she had completely lost the sight of both eyes. New Low Prices in Wool or Cotton Goods Now is the time to buy Stanfielrs Red Label and Gold Label combinations. Goods ribbed quality in cither combinations or separate pieces. Heavy fleece lined Underwear, Overhauls and Shirts at greatly reduced prices. Come and see for yourself A. E HAW Ceylon Store closes Tuesday and Friday evenings GUELPH WINTER FAIR On December 7 to 10 the 48th an- nual Ontario Provincial Winter Fair will be held in the city of Guelph. Prospects are that entries will ex- ceed previous years. There has always been a particularly strong showing of horses, beef cattle, sheep, swino and poultry at the Guelph Win- ter Fnir, and this year will be no ex- ception. At few fairs is there as keen competition in classes for mark- et, animals. The light horse show each evening will draw a capacity house. Coming at n time of year when the fallwork is completed, a record attendant should see the m.iny entries and follow the judging this year. Russell Chamberlain, an employee en the farm of O. II. Downey, Castle- ilcrr, lost four fingers of his right 1'nnd while working with n cutting Christmas Fruit and Supplies . . Let us not forget our Fresh Fruit for Christmas. Seedless Raisins, Puffed Raisins, Valencia Raisins, Currants, Figs, Dates, Walnuts, Almonds, Icing Sugar. Christmas Cake decorations. JAS. A. STEWART FLESHERTON . v - < i