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I Wednesday, Dec. 21, 1938. THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE TELEPHONE TALKS IN THE WATSON FAMILY PRICEVILLE can talk farther than YOURS ! " When Donnie Watson's father greeted him over the telephone from 500 miles away, Donnie was impressed no end. He couldn't resist boasting a bit to his next-door neigh- bour and playmate. Whenever you're called out of town, do as Bob Wataon does â€" telephon* home. It brings peaoa of mind at a trifling cost [Rtductioiu in MisphofM r t s i f ocal and long diiUmem â€" fo 1935. '36 and '37 kav0 tfftettd Munngi t* t«Uphon« umti in Ontario and Quabac of naanr oitm million doUara yaarly. ] VANDELEUP ^e wish The Advance editor, staff and readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Warling, who have rented their farm to Mr. A. Bowles and who intend to move to Weston in the near future, were pre- sented with a splendid studio couch by their friends and neighbors at a farewell gathering held at their home Monday evening. Mr. C. B. Boland read the address while the presenta- tion was made by Messrs. Lewis Teeter, Dane McGee and Jas. Cargoe on behalf of the community. Mr. and Mrs. Warling thanked their friends for their kindness and invited them all to visit them in their now home. The remainder of the evening was spent in games and social ibat. Mr, and Mrs. Warling and family will be greatly missed as they have always been interested in the various activ- ities of the community. Their many friends wish them health and pros- perity in their new home. About fourteen of the young people are busy preparing a pageant "The Heart of Christmas" to be given at the church service on Christmas Sun- day afternoon. Miss Lillian Buchanan has returned home after spending a few weeks in Toronto. A stolen car was lifted out of Ham- ilton Bay after being submerged for six years. Probably the car was not equipped with what they call float- ing power. The Y.P.U. of St. Columba Church held a social evening recently when Miss Annie Shortreed had charge of the opening exercises. Miss Marion Muir gave a reading. The program consisted of community singing, two mouthurgan selections by Miss Ada Ek'khardt, reading by Mi.ss Frances Reiley and an instrumental duet by Misses Aileen and Isobel Karstedt. There is plenty of snow but hard and soft water are getting low. A beautiful tree has again been erected on the triangle in front of the monument and bedecked with its multi-colored lights it presents a fine view at night. The local stores are also gayly decorated for the Christ' mas season. »i3i^S»&&&^^^^^^^&^W^^^Si^i^^ A Merry Christmas to the editor, staff and readers. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hill of Fergus were recent visitors with Mr. and .Mrs. H. McLean. Messrs. Donald and Tom Aldcom of Toronto visited last week with their parents. Mrs. McMeekin has returned home after spendng a few weeks in Ham- ilton with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Runciman and family and Miss Mary Runciman of Toronto ispent the week end ^ith their parents here. Mrs. Aldcom was hostess to the W.ft. and W.M.S. societies with a good attendance. The roll call was answered by the Christmas exchange of gifts. The election of officers for the W.H. Society resulted as follows: President Mrs. )J(ick Whvte; Vice- president, Miss Mary McEachem; Treasurer, Miss Nellie McLean; Sec- retary, Miss Margaret Nichol. Mrs. D. L. McArthur and Mrs. Brown ar- ranged the programs for 1939. It was decided to send a Christmas gift to Miss E. Brown in Toronto in apprec- iation of her services as organist in the church. Mrs Sutherland presided over the W.M.S. meeting. After a reading by the president. Christmas hymns were sung. The next meeting will be held in January at the home of Miss Nellie McLean. Fire Sale Extraordinary Fire Sale of General Merchandise Sale commences Saturday, December 10th, and will Continue until December 24 th Men's Wear Men's Fine Shirts 144 to 16 48c Fine Goatskin Gloves $1.19 Heavy Jumbo Sweaters .... $2.19 Wool Socks 19c up Work Shirts 39c Heavy Flannel Shirts 98c Med. wt. Flannel Shirts 69c Tie and Scarf Setts 98c Caps, all kinds lie to 69c Pullover Sweaters 39c up Heavy Rubbers $1.19 up Mackinaw Pants $1.98 Smocks and Overalls at reduced prices. Boys' Wear Ties 19c fine Shirts 13 to 14i 48c Pullover Sweaters 39c Suspenders 15c Work .ShirU .'." 48c Boys' Boots 48c to 98c Doi'.tkin Windbreakers $1.79 Caps lie to 25c Oxfords $1.19 Children's Boots 39c Misses' Wear VesU 15c Bloomerb I9c and 29c Fine Wool Drawers 29e Ladies' Mear Dress Flannel, per yard 19c Glazed Towelling 17c Various Prints yard I2e Kimono Cloth, yard 29c Assorted Cietonnes 19c Flannelette 12c Broadcloth a 17c Luncheon Cloth 79c Towels, each i\e Ribbons, yard Ic Lace and Insertion, yard Ic Laces, yard Ic Brace and Black Wire, lb 3c Dishes and Fancy China at prices to suit everyone. Miscellaneous Silk Gloves 19c Silk Stockings 29c Silk and Wool Hose 29c House Dresses, each 49c Flannelette Pyjamas $1.19 Sweater Coats $1.39 Vests and Bloomers, each 29c Rubbers 39c Motor Boots $1.79 Ladies' Shoes 49c and 89c Flannelette Blankets 70x90 $2.19 Groceries Celery 6«; 4 for 23c Oranges 19e, 29c, ^9c doz. Lemons I9c Grapes 13c lb. Grapefruit 6 for 2Sc Dates 4 Ibn. 2Sc Christmas Nuts 2 lbs. 35c Peanuts 12c lb. Com Syrup 6 lbs. S9c Brooms 19e Tomato Juice, large Ac; 3 for 25c Mince Meat ISc; 2 lbs. 25c Mixed Peel | lb. pkg 15c Honey, pail ^e Toronto prices for Dressed Poultry, ducks, geese, chickens, turkeys. FREE â€" Beautiful Mantel Clock will be ^iven to the larg-est purchaser of poods from comnienceincnt of the Sale to the end. ELI ROBINSON & SON General Merchants Phone 14J FEVERSHAM CENTRE LINE We wish the editor, staff and all the readers a very merrjc»^hristmas. The cars, sleighs, cutters and buggies are all running now, and the roads are not very gfood for any way of them. Mr. Ernie Little is home from St. Thomas for a time. Mr. Victor Osborne has returned home after spending nearly nine months with iMfr. Wes Plantt, near Rock Mills. Mr. Edwin Little of Heathcote is speiuling a few days at his home. Mrs. Robt. Osborne spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Mac Cu^more. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Russel White, Saugeen Jet. Mt. Zion W.A. hold its annual meet- ing at the home of Mrs. P. Lyons on Dec. 12th with 12 members pre- .scnt. After the ordinary business was done, the reports of the various committees and the secretary and treasurer were read. Rev. Elliott took charge of the election of oiTic- ors, resulting as follows: Past Pres., Mrs. Florence Lyons; President, Miss Mary Sheardown; Vice-President, Mrs. Jas. Hopps; Secretary, Mrs. Robert Osborne; Treasurer, Mrs. Fred Plantt; Visiting Com.â€" Fourth Line, Mrs. H. Fisher and Mrs. C. J);. (Meldrum; Third Line, Mrs. Roy Lyons and Mrs. Jas. Hopps; Centre Line, Mrs. Gilbert Little and Mrs. Robt. Osborne; Sew- ing Com., Mrs. W. H. Little convenor, Mrs. Gilbert Little, Mrs. Fred Plantt, Mrs. F. Lyons; Parsonage Com., Mrs. W. G. Jamieson and Mrs. C. D. Mel- drum; Auditors, Mrs. Roy Lyons and Miss Hodgkinson. A hearty vote of appreciaton was given to last year's executive. OLD DURHAM ROAD A Store Full Of Gifts Make Your Selections Here Electric Washers, Refrigerators, Ir- ons, Radios, Lamps, Toaisters, Heat- ers, Warming Pads Etc. Sporting ^oods. Skate Outfits, Guns, Hockey Sticks, Rifles, Skiis, To- boggans and Sleighs. Cutlery and Silverware, Knives and Forks, Spoons, Carving Sets, Case Silverware, Pocket Knives, Razors and Casseroles. Toys of all Kinds, Trucks, Wagons, Cars, Games, Dolls. Mr. and Mrs. D. McDougall and Mr. and Mrs. John Meads motored to Craighiirst recently and visited the former's niece, Mrs. S. Sinton. Mrs. Jos. Oliver is somewhat im- proved in her health. Miss Susie McKinnon of Toronto spent a few days wth relatives in this district. Mrs. S. Williams and grandson, C. Oeddes, ."ipent last Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Williams of Boothville. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Ferguson of Grand Valley visited here recently. Our teacher, Miss McKinnon, and pupils are preparing a fine program for the annual concert to be given in the school on Friday, December 23. Miss A. Tuck of Holstein is visiting her nephew, Mr. W. J. Reid. Rock MUls Ladies' Aid The annual meeting of the Ladies' Aid was held at the home of Mrs. Ned Croft on December 14th with ten members and one visitor present. Af- ter a social half hour the business port of the meeting opened by sing- ing "Joy To The World" followed by scripture lesson and prayer. The treasurer's books showed a success- ful year as follows: amoVmt taken in $229.54; amount paid out $222.25; bal- ance $7.29. A1I 1938 officers were re-elected as follows: president, Mrs. R. Field; vice-president Mrs. .Ashfcon; trensnror, Mrs. Ned Croft; secretary, Mrs. r. Hnnlov: assistant-secre^ry, Mrs, W. Fisher; flower and treat com- mittee, Mrs. B, Field, Mrs. N. Croft; '•isitinp committee. Mrs. .T. Boyce, Mrs. Snm Fisher Mrs. \. Kiiflish. Many Gifts in Chinaware Berry Sets, Tea Sets, Dinner Sets, China Cups and Saucers, Vases, Etc GIFTS FOR EVERYONE ON YOUR LIST Frank W. Duncan, Flesherton Mrs, W. Plantt then gave a splen- did reading. The meeting closed by singing "I Love To Tell The Story". The hostess, assisted by Mrs. Hany Patton and Mrs, C. Hanley, served a lovely chicken dinner. The next meeiting will be held at the home of Mrs. B. Field on January 18, sand- wiches, Mrs, Art Porteous; cake, Mrs. H. Patton. HOLDFAST U. F. W. O. The regular monthly meeting of the Holdfast Club was held on Thursday. Dec. 15th, at the home of Mrs. Wm! Hincks. A Christmas carol opened the meeting. Miss Agnes Macphail, M.P., had the topic for the afternoon and opened her address with a few remarks about the annual U.F.O. con- vention, following -which she spoke on the essentials of a good club. Mrs. Jas. Sturrock won a lucky number prize, donated by Miss Macphail. The Christmas exchange caused a great deal of excitement and fun. The meeting closed with the National .\nthem, followed by lunch. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Geo. Fisher. An extemporaneous speech is one where the speaker doesn't know what he's going to say before he starts and his audience doesn't know what he said after he finishes. Card of Thanks We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for the kind expressions of sympathy tendered to us on the death of our son and brother. â€" Mrs. Geo. Proctor and Ehnest. I SKATING I X SATURDAY NIGHT, DECEMBER 24 % ♦♦♦ Skating 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Special prize given. ^ I f f CHRISTMAS SKATING I ^ Monday Afternoon, December 26, 2 p.m. to 4 p-m. X *-♦ Adults 15c; Children 10c ♦!♦ ♦♦♦ t A^j t T t T T T T T t T T t t T T t ? T T t t t ? T t T T t I KENNEDY'S For Big Christmas Bargains I Icome you to make our store your headquarters for your ♦> t Christmas needs. Only 3 more shopping days. For the Xmas Cake We carry a full and complete fresh line of all ingredients School Teachers! We take g^reat pleas- ure in assorting your Christmas bapfs of can- dy and nuts for school concerts FOR HIM A fine selection of Christmas wrapped to- baccos, cif^ars and cigf- arettes to make his a happy Christmas To The Creamery We extend our most heartiest welcome to the new Creamery Santa CUius has aj^in pick-ed our store for headquarters this year for his Christmas candies, nuts, orang-es and fruits and says he knows they are always fresh and plenty of them. Christmas wrapped Candy box- es rangmg from 25c up. Bulk Candy by the ton or by the pound Prices right for one and all. A real good selection of Men's Shirts, Ties, Scarfs, Spats, Caps, Socks, Suspenders, Handker- chiefs, Belts and everything for the well dressed man. PRIZES For the best 5 chick- ^ ens or over judged on Jl^ Fowl Day. December ^ 14, we will give 50 lbs Robin Hood Flour ^^ For best five ducks or over we will give 1 case tangerine oranges ^ MEATS ^ Fresh, Cured and Cooked, all reasonably priced and electrically refrigerated Fruits and Vegetables We carry a full and complete line of celery, lettuce, grapes, tomat- oes, lemons, oranges, cranberries grape fruit and bananas I C. J KENNEDY ♦ PHONE 37 WE DELIVER a I . â-  )