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W'c'cliifsilay. I)ici'inl)er U), V)M) THK KU'SIIRRTON ADVANCE SWINTON PARK ^^ On Sunday n«xt, Rev. Norman Mc- Donald, will pi-oach his farewi-ll sur- nion in Swinton I'ark, aflur three years anil three months of faithful kindly strvit-e. Long will he be i-e- menibfii'd here, as the younj; man who (.-ould at any time and before any Budiento, without the aid of notes, deliver a good germon, a gift that few have. While working in Haw's Mill, Wal. ler Knox had three fingers injured by the saw last week. A very close call as only the tips of the digits were in- jured. However he was laid off work for a few days. Walt, feels thank- ful that his whole hand did not go. John McMillan, Con. 14, is buying wood for Hardy Brothers these days. Quite a number of our citizens old and young were in Dundalk Saturday to meet Santa Claus. A splendid school concert put on by Miss Stewart and pupils of Swamp College, was enjoyed by a full house. In last week's items we said a Sunday School Christmas tree and entertainment in Swinton Park Hall on Friday 18, that date is changed to Thursday the 17th. All children free. Adults 15c. Come and help the little folk. of the program, which was in keeping j with the Christmas season. Instead of exchange of gifts among members as ; in otlier years each made a gift ol j niDtiey to the institute. A nice suni was thus realized. The lunch com- mittee, Mr.s. Kd. Seeley and .Miss C. Kernahan assisted the hostess in ser- ving a dainty lunch. Soiry to report Mr. C. Brodie on the sick list. .Mrs. Len .Seeley and children are | visiting Mrs. Seeley's parents, Mr. ami Mrs. C. I<ong. I Miss Kathleen Hnwton of Fever- 1 »ham spent the week end with her I sister. Mrs. .loe Wright. Mr. Ted Bushell spent the past week in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Allen MclA>an of Fev- .•rsliani visited on Sunday wifn Mr. ami Mrs. I). A. Winters. Mr. and Mrs. .John Priestly of Dun- dalk spent the week end with rela- tives here. KIMBERLEY Mr. and Mrs. Ira Harris, recent bride and groom, with a beautiful mantle clock and an end table. The re- mainder of the evening was spent in dancing. .Miss Opal Weber and Miss Myrtle Kawcett attended the W.I. convention in Toronto an<l will give their reports at the January meeting. Mr. and .Mrs. I{. Chard and Miss Annie Kurritt, Reg. N., motored to Toronto on Monday. Mrs. Chas. Thompson spent Satur- day and Sun<lay with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Bui'ritt. The Sunday .School has a splendid program arranged for their Christmas tree on the ISth. Mr. and Mrs. R. Hutchinson and children moved to the village during the week and are now residing in the south half of the parsonage. SAUGEEN JUNCTION MAXWELL The Women's Institute met at the home of Mr.s Charles Long on Thurs- day, December 10th, with a good at- tendance, the Presidcmt, Mrs. Geo. Ross in the chair. The Roll Call was answered by Christmas customs in other lands. Mrs. Bushell had charge (Last week's Items) A pleasant social evening was spent by the members of the W.I. and fam- ilies at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wes McMillan. The meeting was conduct- ed by the president in her usual effic- ient manner. The roll call 'IWhy we want peace" brought many thoughtful answers. Over 50 were present. The Ladies' Aid met at the home of Mrs. B. A. Carruthers and Mrs. Carl Carruthers on Tuesday afternoon, when over 20 ladies were present. The quilt was reported nearly finished. On Friday night the community met in the C. M- hall and presented (Intended for last week) Mrs. Robt. Little is visiting at Mr. I Joe Badgerow's. j Mrs. James Semple of Markdale vis- ited recently with her sister, Mrs. j Bert Badgerow. I Mrs. Wm. Halliday is visiting : friends in Toronto. I Mr. Wilfred Batchelor was home over the week end. Mrs. J. O. Patton of Flesherton vis- ited one day recently at Mrs. Joe Sewel's. He: "What do you mean â€" Cupid's, no good as a marksman?" She: "Well, he's always making Mrs." THE STORE WITH SERVICE F. T. HILL&CO.Ltd. Markdale. Ontario OUR BUYING POWER SAVES YOU A I01 OF MONET New Premium Announcem't Finer than ever are the New Premium Dishes c jmmencing December 3rd Save your counter checks; they are valuable â€" and collect your premiums. This offer will continue for two years from above date. This will give all our custo- mers an opportunity to collect a full set of this very fine quality Dinnerware. ABSOLUTELY FREE 7 Shopping Days Until Xmas Buy at Hill's early and get a real selection of Christmas Merchandise. Christmas Gifts for Mother, Dad Brother and Sister Below we mention a few of the selections from which you have to choose. f SUGGESTIONS FOR MOTHER Silk Siarls innw Z'Jc to ^1.50 l,ailic>' I.tatluT I'lir.scs Wc to ^2.25 l.adifs" Silk UiKlcTwoai ZSc lo Sl.'XS l<a<lif>>' lii).>ic'ry, Ixuii silk and silk WinA 23c lo $1.50 pair Travc-UinK liaKs ^I})>< to $12..50 Ladies' liaiulkt rcliirfs .^c lo 25c l,adif>' \ cKi-t Coloslirs .... ^2}>5 iV $.V45 l.adifs' ])urf wool Suvatcrs .. S1.95-$2.45 Mot Water liottles, heavy (|U.-ilit>- .... 35c llui Water I'.utt les, ^ood lie;iv\ (|ii.'llity j<ii;ir;mleed one year, each 95f FOR BROTHER lie.avv Rnbhers lr<.in$l..iS to -1^.50 .Mackinaw Coats from $.?.')5 to$f).% Sweaters \- Sweater Coats, $1.19 to $.V95 Leather Coats from $3.95 to $7.')?, A larjce lassortinent of Cdoves. Hosiery and I les HARDWARE SPECIALS l.arj^e .Assortment of Kicctric Lamps from $2.75 to $4..S9 Alladin Lamp. f<.r (lie farm , y.^'^-^yj.^ Mass C!asser()lt'S for ()5c each Tflass Casseroles with silver plated ''^ container .$3.00 L'lcctric Toasters from 98c to $2.75 Klectric Irons fnmi $1.25 to $2.75 ,Msf> a lar.^'e selection of l^opfers Silver- ware from which to choose. HARDWARE SPECIALS IN THE FEED DEPARTMENT Oy.ster vShell, per cwt. $1.15 Royal Purple Stock ]''ood rcjr. TiOc for 49c reff. $L75 for $1.33 Hen Concentrate, per cwt $3.35 Cattle Mineral, per cwt $2.K5 Oat and Barley Chop, per cwt $150 SUGGESTIONS FOR FATHER ilor.se Hide Leather Coal for $10.93 ilorse Hide Leather Coal, with fm" collar, for $12.93 Imported h'ancy A\'ool ilo.se at 73c I'iue llolany Wool Hose, Canadian made, at 50c Imuc Cashmere and kavon Hose at '35c; 3 for $1.00 1-aiicv .Neckties, at .... 25, 35, .SO, 75, $1.00 .Men's Won] Scarfs from 49c to .$1.25 Men's House Slippers.... from$l to$2.2S •Men's 1, 2, 3 and I Ihu-kle Goloshes at $1.95, ^2.7S. $2.95 Men's i'ine Shirts with fnsed coll.ar, all new patterns 9Sc, $1..S0, $1.95 FOR SISTER Kid (^doves from $1 to $1.95 Wool Cdoves from 35c to 75c Silk I'nilerwear from 25c to $1.95 I landki'i chiefs from 5c to 25c Swe.iter Coats, various prices 89c to .$2.95 Wool Twin Sets at $2.95 G.'^CCERV DEPARTMENT SPECIALS New Seedless Raisins 2 Ihs. 25c New Dates, pitted 2 11)s. 25c New Dates, with pits .* 4 Ihs. 25c Mi.xed Cut Peel 20c Ih. New Currants 15c id. New larjje Raisins with seeds .... 2 Ihs. 23c Lari^e variety Oranges 19, 29, 39, 50c Choice r»an;inas 23c do/.. Grape Fruit, j?ood size 5 for 19c Mixed Candy 2 ll>s. for 25c Creams and Chocolate .... 18c 2 Ih. for 35c Mixed Nnt'^ 2 Ihs. for 29e Communitij Santa Claus Bu Alice B. Palmer EUGEMA THK Kl».'iii>n< I'lii'isltiiiis iri-i' In Fiiiiiiliilii siiiiiire wiis iihliizi' with cdliirt'il li^'hlH hikI (It-cdiiitidiis rhtlHlmas eve luid arrived uiirt the snowy Hlniiisplii>re \vn.s heinitlfiill.v (!•* poshlnc tlif Miilsliliij! toiK'hi'8 til the Ijnind and wonilcrfid coiiiiniinit.v trw Kvpn thiiuKh nil tlie celi'U.iitUms luiO tHkfii [diicf elscwhfrc the l)l« tree had never failed to Klaiid In It* jil.ice of honor In the renter of town on Chrl.st mas eve. .^Urlll. hu|)p'iies» and hiiighter fairly nl)<)iiiided throiiKli the Joyous Cliriat inns crowds as they rtironced the streets hliiiliin« tliroiiKli the siKjwtiakes and hiirryinx on to oeleliratlons. 'rhej seemed to talie the <-oniTnni)ity tree for Kranted until the liinstrious 8onn<i of sli'iKiihells WHS heard In the dis- tance. Sieijildielis on Christmas eve â€" how delectaide' .Ml eyes were turned in tlie direction from widch they came Soon the ohject of tlie deii^rhtful dis turhance came Into sinlit. .\ hrieht red sleiuh drawn hy six horses, clever- .ly decorated to represent reindeers, turned the corner and headed toward Fountain square. ,-\ll traftic was stopped instantly as the cidldren ma<le a fran tic rush to meet tiielr Santaâ€" the real Santa Claus from the Nortli pole I "It must lie the real one," shouted one little fellow, "for only the really true one has reindeers. I know, '<'aMse my mother told me so." 'Midst wild slioiits of merriment Santa, himself, in his hrieht red and white costume and Ioiik white heard, HllKlited from the sli'l>;h with a jovial, good Matured, ".Merry Chrislinas. merry Chrlstnuis to you all !" The children swarmed about idin In uncontrollal>le confusion as he Joyously dra>;«ed forth pack after pack hulking witli lirl^ht colored toys and dolls of all descrip- tions. What could It meauV Wlio was this strange real Santa C^lnus with sleigh and reindeers from the North pole? The i)e<iple marvelled ! The children were boisterous and completely out of control. Everyone forgot his own pur- ticular celebration and lingered on to see wlint It was all about. Then Jolly old St. Nick, his beard tlowluK ill the breezes, bepan dlKRlng down into his packs and passinK out the toys to the youn«sters. "Oh, i>oy !" shouted one, "see what I (Cot â€" an airplane." Then two little ){lrl» cried out. Joyously, as the.v un- wrapped Koldeii-haired dollies. On and on Santa i-outiiuied as the crowd became greater and greater and the snowstorm grew heavier and heav- ier. .Santa's packs seemed to t)e end- less. Soon gay colored halloons, drums, hartuonlcas and gold ami sliver horns were In evidence on all sides, adding to the gayety of the Clu'lstaias party. There svas a lull as Santa Claus dug down into still amither pack. This time he began hurling large oranges and sacks of caiuly Into the crowd aiul they were intcblng tliem 'luldat much laugiiter ami excitement. .Santa him.seif was having the time of Ids life. lOven more so, thati the happy crowd alxuit hlrn I'or be was chuckling within, liecansc lie liad been reminded by a Ctirlstmas messeiiL-er of love to do this very Ihiiig and to liecoine the community Santa Claus. Finally the crowd became Imiiatlent to learn who llieir strange, ciuickilng Santa really was. Who could It he. who bad given so K^tx'i'oiisly and Im parllally to all? Hut before they had Mine to speak, the Jolly old fellow was Jostling past people, snow and tratllc until he scrambled Into his sleigh. "(iet up, reindeers 1" he shouted. With a Jerk the sleigh liounded for- ward with Santa wildly shouting. "Merry Cbristinas. folks, merry IMirist mas to all '." But he wasn't to get away so easily for the next moment a strong north wind, wlilMtlIng around the corner, tore oil' u liislceis, iii.isk and all, and Santa I'laiiM stood revtialed In all lii.s einbnr- rasNinent ! \ hnslied silence at Mrsi and then a wild shout of Joy and surprise rang tlirongli the Christmas atmosphere. "Twas "Indian fete," the town's most conllrmed lulser. Never in ail their lives liad they seen such a glurtous 8inlle on his face, as he gazed out from his Clirlstmas regalln and offered his hand In friendly greeting to all. "Indian I'ete" (so named because of Ills love for the outdoor life), bad given without tliought of receiving; and bad incidentally received more than he ever could have received ma- terially â€" the respect and adoratton o' the whole town. ' The Y. F. S. met on Wednesday .veiling of la.st week, with Miss An- iiietu Turner presiding and talcing .hu devoiional period, Scripture pas- .ages were read, the discussion topic ,>as talien by the Christian fellow- hip convenor, Mi.ss Irene Dinsinore. .\ duel was sung .by the Misses i- Uiiismore and M. Park, with Miss .laze! Turner accompanying on tht organ. An instrumental by Miss i)iii.-<moii' an<l Mis.s Doris Fawcett, vvith mouth organs and Miss Maigarci .McMillan on the guitar. For recrea- tion Rev. Bushell conducted a "ve- hicle" contest. It was decided to ivithdiuw the V. P. S. on December 23rd. The meeting closed with the .Mizpah Benediction. The annual meeting of the Woman's .Association of the United Church wa& held on Thursday afternoon in the basement of the Church. Mrs. L. Genoe presided for the devotional per- iod after which Mrs. G. Magee, the president, took the chair. The min- utes were read and adopted. The roll call was answered by an ex- change of Christmas gifts. A letter of appreciation from Mrs. R. Pur- vis, was read, thanking the W. A. foi their kind letter and treat during her illness, and also a donation in money was received with thanks. Election of officers took place, this was con- ducted by Rev. Mr. Bushell. The oftice.rs elected for 1937 were as follows : President â€" Mrs. Francis Genoe Vice Pres. â€" Mrs. Chas. Turner Secretary â€" Mrs. Chas. Martin Treas. â€" Mrs. Wilfred Magee (The Sec. and Treas. were re-elected) Auditors â€" Mrs. A. Cameron ana Mrs. Cour,t Smith. Organist â€" Miss Georgina Smith. After the election of officers tht new president, Mrs. F. Genoe took the chair. It was decided to con- tinue the units in W. A. and the .same captains were re-elected. A committee for church decorating was appointed as follows. Miss G. Smith Mrs. Sloan, Mrs. McKee, Mrs. H. Foester and Mrs. Stanley Campbell. Flower Committee for sick mem- bers are â€" Mrs. Kaitting, Mrs. Gor- don and Mrs. F. Jamieson. Parsonage Committee â€" Mrs. L. Genoe and Mrs. W. Gordon. Mrs. Garnet Magee (retiring Pres- ident) invited the W. A. to her home for the January meeting. Her kind invitation was accepted. The meet- ing closed with prayer. We were very sorry to hear about Estelie, youngest daughter of Mrs. .\. Hammond of Toronto being very sick with lobar pneumonia, in the 'vVc:>t»;tn Hospital, under the care ol Ur. Lane, formerly of Priceville, a serum was administered, which aideo her greatly, otherwise it is not known how serious her case might have proven. Estelle is a very 'nighly es- teemed young lady and has many friends, old and young, rich and poor, are all the same to her. We sin- cerely hope that she will soon I)* io.stored to her usual good health. She was expected to leave the hos- pital on Saturday last, but owing to a little set-back she has to remain a few days longer. Mrs. M, McMul- len of the village here, is Estelle's grandmother and Mrs. Bert Graham, her aunt. Mr. Chas. Park has returned hom^ from St. Catherines. His wife and little (laughter have spent the past few weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Carruthers has returned home also. Mr. Lundy has returned to his horn* at Niagara Falls, Mr. Peter Munshaw has gone to spend the winter months with his daughter, Mrs. Large at Niagara Falls. *vlr. and Mrs. Ed. Graham of Clarks- burg visited over the week end with relatives hei'e. all things' come to him who waits. We were told of a young man who went away one Sunday evening, tak- ing the horse and buggy as it was raining and, boys, he stayed so long that the ground wa.s frozen to the whcel.s and when the horse started off he left the driver and buggy behind him. When the owner arrived home the hor.se was waiting to be admitted to his stall. Patient (nervously): "I suppose the operation will be dangerous, doctor?" Doctor: "Nonsense! You couldn't buy a dangerous operation for $40." Unfortunate but trueâ€" Putting a man on a dole does not take him out of the dole class. After all, it is probable that the only man who never said an unkind word about a fellow man was dumb. The man who never made a mistake never made anything. Small Ads. FOR SALE â€" Young pigs 8 weeks old. â€" Johnson Bros., R. R. 3- Flesherton. They say hard work never kills anyone, but it has scared a lot of pt'opl(. half to death. ViClORlA CORNERii Mr. and Mrs. Dave Talbot, Moore- I'ield spent la.'^t week at the home of His father, Mr. Wm. Talbot. Mrs. Jno. Henry Richardson has l)een nuite ill, but is improving. The ladies of the W. A. held theti amiual meeting, and the following officers were appointed: Pies. â€" Mrs. Art Jackson. Vice pres. â€" Mrs. Chas. Moore. Trci.^. â€" Mrs. VVill Talbot. Rec. Sec. â€" Miss Maud Acheson. Asst. Sec. â€" 'Mrs. W. Gallagher. Cor. Sec. â€" Mrs. Russcl Patterson. Organist â€" Mrs. Robt. Lee. Committees â€" Devotional: Mrs. 0. I'alterson, Misses Iva Acheson and Winnifred Talbot; Sunshine: Mrs. W. Acheson, Mrs. Art Jackson, Mrs. M. .Sichol; Buying: Mrs. Jas. Patterson, Mrs, Jas, Batchelor; Lunch: Mrs. R. Lee, Mrs. Sam Stewart. A sleigh load of the neighbors spent an «Mijoyable evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Linton at Mount Zion. Indian Summer at last! We heard of a man last week who is waiting for Indian Summer so that he can take his potatoes "P- They say that LOST â€" Between Maxwell and Hope- ville, truck tarpaulin. Finder notify Geo. Long, Maxwell, reward. FOR SALE â€" A number of Barred Rock Pullets from blood tested stock. â€" J. F. Collinson, Ceylon^ phone, Flesherton 21 r 3. FOR SALE â€" Heavy Colt 3 years old, broken to harness, will sell or ex- change for cows or wood. â€" Joha Beatty, Flesherton. HOUSE FOR RENT â€" ,Six roomed house with well and cistern, acre of ground vvith small barn, opposite High School. Immediate posses, sion. â€" Apply Mrs. Geo. Johnson, Flesherton. STR.A.YED â€" From my premises on the 14th Con., Arteraesia, yearling Hereford steer, slit in the left e^i. â€" Finder notify Herb Ma-xwell, Heathcote. HOG FOR SERVICE Pure bred Yorkshire Hog, Orchard Valley Wonder, 6Nâ€" 175771 Sire 0. A. C. Conqueror 315 â€" 167820, will be kept for service. Terms $1,00. â€" Wes. Smith, Rock Mills. HOG FOR SERVICE A good young pure bred Yorkshipt hog will be kept for service on Let 14, Con. 5, Osprey. Terms fl.OO.â€" Luther Mills, Maxwell, Ont. BOAR FOR SERVICE Purebred Yorkshire Boar for ser. vice; terms: $1.00 if paid within four months. â€" Laurie Ped{«-, Fleshertoi, Ont, R. R. 3. FOR SALE Grey County Egg Grading Station, also lots adjoining the sam«, will sacrifice for $150.00 cash. â€" Thomas Owler, 40 Doel Ave, Toronto. PROPERTY FOR SALE In Flesherton 6 room house, brick .•eneer. hard and soft water: about two acres of land on which in â-  l«rg« bam with cement stabling and raraire. ^n^.^• to W. J. Meads; R. R. 3, Priceville. BUSINESS CARDS DR. J. E. MILNE Office â€" Durham St. Office Hours â€" Afternoons 1.80 to 4 Evenings 7 to tJ9 â- Sundays and Thursday aftemooni bf ippointment only. DR. A. E. LITTLE DENTIST OFFICEâ€" Dr. Bryce's Old Stand. Telephone 89 WM. KAITTING Licensed Auctioneer for the county of Grey. All sslee •onducted on Business principle! all parties requiring work don« en tile ibove lines will do well to call at tiM Advance Office or write Wm. Katt* tins:. Eugenia. "Phone 48â€"11 Prince Arthur Lodge No. 383, A.P. & A.M., meets In the Fraternal Hall, Flesherton, the second' Tuesday Ib each month. W.M., Alfred Down; Secretary, C. J. Bellamy, DR. T. H. SPENCE Veterinary Snrveon and Deatlal Gradaate of OnUHo VeteriMury (M- lege, ProfeMlon«a aervieea roMMmaUa â€" PiMB*. Dondalk, Bl r IL « - 1 I