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Wednesday, February 21, 1940 THE P1,E;J.HERT0N ADVANC:E THE fLESHERTON ADVANCE Published on Collincwood Stnat, -Flesberton, Wednesday of eMh week. Circulation over 1,000. Price in Canada $2.00 per year, when paid in advance 91.60; ia (J. S. A. 12.60 per year, when paid in advance $2.00. P. J. THURSTON, Editor. HOCKEY Flesherton and Dundalk Central Ontario League teams meet for their first semi-final games in Dundalk this Wednesday night, with the second game also in Dundalk Friday night. Shelburne and Grand Valley meet in the other semi-final. Priceville and Ceylon meet this "Wednesday evening in Flesherton in a sudden death game to decide who will meet Flesherton in the semi-final round in the Semi-Pro. League. The play-oflf dates have not been arranged, but Feversham will meet Rock Mills and Flesherton will meet either Cey • Ion or Priceville. These games will be extra good and should be well attended. They always create intense interest. Mrs. Jas. Seeley Die^ Folluwing an illness of almost three years Mrs. James Seeley passed away at the home of her son, Francis .Seeley, r.i Friday of last week, Feb. 16th, in her 86th year. She leaves to mourn the loss of a devoted mother, two sons and one daughter, Francis of th Colling^wood gravel road, vVilliam of Maxwell and Sarah (Mrs. Pursley) of Toronto. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon, with service in Maxwell Anglican church, interment being made in Maxwell cemetery. The juvenile team did not win many yames this year, in fact they lost all they played against Markdale and Chatsworth. The last game Monday night was in Markdale when the latter team won 4-0. The manage- ment of the juveniles wish to express their appreciation of the courteous treatment they received from the managers of the Markdale rink when they were unable to secure the local rink for their games. Alex. McArtbur Dies Alexander McArthur, an old resi- dent of Osprey township, passed away at his home east of Maxwell on Tuesday morning of this week. The funeral is being held on Thursday afternoon, with service at his late residence at 2 o'clock p.m., interment to be made in Maxwell cemetery. DIED SHUNKâ€" iSuddenly an Sat. Feb. 17, at her late residence, 46 Wheeler Av., Toronto, Jenny Blough, beloved wife of the late Silas Shunk, mother of Hazel, Harvey, Urqhart, Nelson Edgar and Tressa, in her 72nd year. Interment was made in Maple Cem- etery on Monday, Feb. 19th. VICTOR PORTEOUS NATIONAL CONSERVATIVE IN N. GREY The high school girls' team played here last week with Dundalk and the game resulted in a tie 2-2. The girls are improving in their play and with more experience should be heard from. Who is going to be the winner of the Semi-Pro. League? From thfe play of Feversham to date many pick them to be the ultimate winner. Neither Priceville or Flesherton are as trong as they were last year, but they will put up a good argument in any K-ame they arc in. As Feversham has easily disposed of Rock Mills in the two Kamea during the schedule it is expected that their play will brinjr them out on top. But before the decision is made there will be some great hockey played that will bring out the ci-owds. Mr. Victor Porteous of Owen Sound is the National Conservative candi- date in North Grey. He was chosen at the convention held in Owen Sound on Saturday, He will oppose W. P. Telford Sr., who has been the sitting member for the past few years. /si CENTRE LINE HOLDFAST U. F. W. O. LEAP YEAR DANCE Jack Robinson's Dance and Concert Hall FEVERSHAM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Wilf Johnston's Orchestra Admission: 35o and 25c A splendid meeting of the Holdfast Club was held in the Park House with Mrs. R. Stewart as hostess. There was an attendance of 16 members and 11 visitors. A reading in the form or a tribute to the late Lord Twtedsmuir was given by Miss L. Whittaker, after which there was a few moments silence. The guest speaker for the afternoon was Mr. T. Stewart Cooper of Markdale. He gave an illustrated address on "Mak- ing Beautiful Grey more Beautiful." Ho showed how, a grey house can Im made a beautiful home, with the addition of a few trees and shrubs. A little time and energy is required, but the result is so perfect that we should all strive to do our part. A hearty vote of appreciation was ten- dered. Mr. Cooper for his splendid ad- dress. Mrs. B. Ferris was called for- ward to draw the lucky quilt ticket. iMiss Isabel Cameron was the winner. The National Anthem brought the meeting to a close. The next meet- ing will be held at the home of Misk MoUie McLean. Spring is moving tin)e and several changes are to be made in our com- munity. Mr. Roy Urummett has moved his family to the Chas. Win- ters farm on the third line. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Badgerow and Inez, also John and Victor Osborne, visited one day last week at the home of Robert Osborne. Come to Mt. Zion church and hear the series of splendid sermons by Rev. Dr. Mercer. Service next Sunday will l)e at three o'clock. The Mt. Zion W. A. met at the liome of Mrs. Lyons on Tuesday last with 11 members and three visitors present. The roll call was answered by a verse using the word "Mount." The next roll call will be answered by a verse of favorite Easter hymn. It was decided to try and have a sacred concert at Easter. The next meeting meeting will be held at the home of Mi's. Fred Taylor. We are very sorry to report the passing of (we believe) Artemosia's oldest pioneer, in the person of the late John McNevin, who died on Tuesday, Feb. 13th. Mr. McNevin was born in Scotland on December 12, 1840, and came to Canada at the age of six years with his grandparents. They settled in King township and later moved to Mt. Zion. Mrs. Mc- Nevin predeceased him by soioe years. There are four of a family left, Sandy in the West, who visited hie father this past summer, Mrs. Fred Lutley of Winnipeg, Mrs. Alex. Irwin of Beaverton, who attended the funeral, and Spurgeon at home. The funeral was held at Mt. Zion on Thursday last, where his pastor, Dr. Mercer, conducted the service. This community extends sincere sympathy to the family, and especially to Spur- geon, who lived with his father here. EUGENIA *v*^ KIMBLRLEY It pays to advertise, but advertise where it pays. That is your local newspaper. FEBRUARY Home Furnishing Sale Steel Bed Outfit Mattress made of new cotton filling, cotton art ticking, tuff- ed and finished with deep roll edge. Spring â€" High riser 7 strand cable, tubular aides with strong helicals and braced comers. Bed â€" 2 inch continuous tub- ing, strongly reinforced brack- ets, walnut finish. This bed outfit regularly aelis at $22.20. Special $16.50 Studio Couch Combination velour and repp covering; spring filled cushions •nd hach; smart in appearance and is easily transferred into sleeping accommodation; will serve as dowble bed or two singles. $32.9S Chesterfield Suite 3 pieces, suite in a durable repp covering (rust), that has a look of luxury, show wocd in rich walnut finish. $64.50 Dresser Drtsser finished in walnut, solidly built of hardwood with long drawer pulls; 24 inch ob- long mirror, 32 inch top. Specially Priced $12.50 SPRING FILLED MATTRESS Low priced mattress; well built, sturdy; has tempered coil springs with layers of soft, clean cotton felt, covered in durable cotton striped ticking. $12.95 Call and stfe other Specials NEW WALLPAPERS NOW ON DISPLAY Bennett & Richards We delivt 1 "Home Furnisher*'' Mione 78 The annual meeting of the United Church was held Wednesday night, when the election of officers took place. Reports were good in all de- partments, but there was a balance of $5 for the minister's salary, which will easily be met. The officers for the church are: Sec.-Treas., Mrs. R. Chard; organist. Miss Joy Ellis; assistant organist, Mrs. Leslie Mc- Mullen; Elders, F. Chard and H. R. Stafford; Board of Stewards, Miss Mary Haines, Mrs. S. S. Burvitt and Messrs. F. J. Weber, Wm. Haines, R. Chard, Les. MrcMullen, W. T. Grieve, Bruce Carruthers, Russell Ellis and H. R. Stafford. Officers for the Sun- day School are: Supt, Mrs. D. A. Graham; Asst. Supt., Bruce Carruth- ers; organist, Miss Thelnna Ellis; usst. organist, Miss Joy Ellis; Sec.- Treas., Mei-vyn Ellis; asst., Gordon Chard; teachers â€" Bible class, Ralph Stafford, asst. Mrs. Ellis Weber; Blue Bird class, Mrs, Bruce Carruthers and Mrs. Les. McMuUen; Juniors, Mrs. R. Chard and Miss Joy Ellis; Primary, Mrs. Jas. Kirkpatrick and Mrs. Earl Alexander. We join in appreciation of the many years of faithful service given by Mrs. B. A. Carruthers as I sec-treas. of the chureh. Mrs. Car- ruthers resigned and her place was taken by Mrs. R. Chard. Miss Margaret Hill spent the week end with her parents here. A few more cases of chicken pox are reported. Dr. Atkinson gave a number of I pupils and children their final inocula- tion on Wednesday. Subscribers' Letters During the past week we have re- ceived letters from valueil subscribers from widely separated points, extracts from which we will quote: W. '. Hudson, Lethbridge, Alta.â€" "It is now 34 years since we left Osprey to take up our abode in the West, ami still The Advance comes as a welcome visitor to us every week. It keops us informed of the doings and happenings in our old neighborhood, of which we would not otherwise hear about.. There have been many changes in Osprey during that time which, of course, is to be expected. Such is life." C. M. Brownridge, Kelvington, Sask. â€" "Please find enclosed my renewal to the old home paper, which I would sure hate to miss. It is the fii-st thing I look for in the mail "even in leap year." We have had a remark- able winter for this country. Just enough snow for sleighing, so that both runners and wheels are on the roads, with every imaginable kind of vehicle." In writing from Hamilton Mr. J. G. Kusscll informs us that he has retired from his optical business and in tak- ing life in a leisurely manner. It is hard to conceive J. (J. not working, as he has always been active and full of "pep." It is over 5o years since Mr. Russell left Flesherton and The .\dvance i.s always « welcome visitor in his ome. We wish thesic valued sul»seribcrs many more years of enjoyment with the newspaper from "home " There was no church service in our hurch on Sunday. There were forty in attendxnce at Sunday School. On Wednesday evening the Young People held their regular weekly meeting. The president, Mrs. Cairns, presided for t)he devotional and bus- iness periods. The missionary con- venor, Mrs. Martin, had charge of the discussional and program periods. The topic was based on "Youth and Romance," and several instances in the Old Testament were referred to. Mrs. Martin also read a story on the life of Rev. D. W. Moody, the Evan- gelist. Miss Dinsmore read the scrip- ture lesson from Genesis, which re- vealed the story of Isaac and Rebeic- ta. The program was in keeping with Valentine's Day. A reading, "Why We have Valentine's Day," was given by Jean Osborne. The Misses Betts sang a solo, "Will You Love Me When I'm Old." Other selections were: A musical selection by Dennis Campbell; vocals by Miss Dinsmore; the Phillips sisters; Jean Osborne and 'Marge Martin, with guitar and accordian accompaniement. A true-false "Bib- lical contest" was conducted by Dr. Mercer. Mjss Dinsmore gfave an ac- cordian selection, while Mrs. Cairns conducted a Biblical contest. All numbers were greatly enjoyed. Can- dy was served, and the meeting closed with the Mizpah benedittion. The Woman's Association .held a Valentine social on Thursday evening in the basement of the church. A good program was given, consisting of community singing, a duet by the Misses Betts, readings by Mrs. Mar- tin, Dolly Ottewell and Jean Osborne, a musical number by Mr. and Mrs. Victor McKenzie and Nora Turner, an instrumental by Mrs. Court Smith, a solo by Mrs. Cairns and musical sel- ections by Misses Dinsmore and Park. Contests were condui^ted by Mrs. Francis Genoe and Mrs. Cairns. A table of miscellaneous articles were sold. A dainty lunch was served at the close of the program. Mrs. Stewart Elkins and little babe have gone to Toronto after spending some time with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Cairns. Mr. Chas, Park was home from Wiarton on Sunday. Mrs. Proudfoot has returned to To- ronto jjfter spending a couple of weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Alley. Little. Lillian Alley accompanied her aunt to the city, where she will visit for a time. 'We are glad to know that Mrs. Alley has recovered from her illness from pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Cairns of Ceylon visited one day recently with the for- mer's uncle, Mr. Henry Cairns, also with his brother, John, wife and family. Mrs. C. Park and Genevieve spent a few days with the former's mother, and sister, Mrs. Alex. Carruthers and Mur-i,il. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Osborne and daughters visited on Sunday at Rock Mills with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rusesll. Mr. and Mrs. Baker visited on Sat- urday with the latter's sister, Mi-s. Albert Ellis, who is ill, and her hus- band near Kimberley. Messrs. Ray and Lewis Genoe of Hanover were home for the week end. Jean Osborne and Marge Martin spent Saturday with friends at Rock Mills. Mrs. Pinkerton visited one day re- cently with her friend, Mrs. John Hargrave, on the Collingwood gravel. An Interesting Situation Just about the most interesting political situation which has developed in years is the awkward pi-edicament in whieh Premier Mitchell Hepburn is caught. Under a threat of resigna- tion, the fighting leader forced his Cabinet ministers and private mem- bers to vote for a resolution censur- ing the Mackenzie Khg grovernment and their war effort. Now, with the fiHleral election under way, cabinet ministers and private members are flocking to the banners of Mackenzit King camlidates in the field. Nixon Kirhy, Conant, McQuesten, Dewan, Houck and Hipel are now backing candidates in their respective ridings, who represent the government they scored in the Legislature resolution. What will Hepburn do now T That's the question being asked in all parts of the province. And if you want the answer, you must seek it with the aaaurance that it will not be "Nothing." Those who know the man best, feel that he will make some move by which he will divert attention from his present predicament, or he will resign and retire from politics. Ap- parently this conclusion is based on the knowledge that Hepburn is a fighter. He does not take defeat easily. SEVERAL HOCipAYS The leap year of lMQ'VBH||f^ be the vacatisnista' delightT&PauBe several of the holidays come on Mon- c^ays, making a long week end for those who enjoy getting away for a few days at a time. The year start- ed with a long week end holiday, New Year's Day coming on Monday. Dom- inion Day is on a Monday, July Ist; Civic holiday, . Monday, > Aagvat 6tb; Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2nd; and Thanksgiving .Day, Monday, October 8th! (Thanksgiving Day date has not been definitely fixed, hot it i* generally conceded that will be tihe date.) The 24th of May comes on a| Friday so that may mesa another hng week end for some pet^le. Good Friday falls on March 22. the King'g birthday on Thiirsday, June I3th, and Remembrance Day on Monday, Nor. Uth. Christmas Day is on a WoC.- nesday. .SAILORS SKIP COLOR SCHEME AT SEA Sailors at sea aren't fussy about the.r color scheme, officials of the Royal Canadian Navy headquarters say. So • long as they have warm scasve0k,«weaters and mittens, it does- n't malter what color they are. Ifs only th^ 0tficers and men on doty ashore ^o mast confine their access- ories to navy blue and white. Canndian soldiers training in Can- ada are not Iwing fed prunes. Appar- entl.v they have »ome new wrinkle. And now the homo stretch of win- ter "Papa," critHl little Sally, "the fur- niture man is hear." I'll be there in ;i minute. Ajk him to take a chair." i "1 did, but he said he would start with ' thi- radio." > *♦ i m ii MM iii nm iiiii m iiiii n i m ii nmn i n PUBLIC MEETINGS *♦ Public Meetings in the interests of the U.F.O.-Labor Candidate, Agnes C. Maq>lKdl, will be held as follows : Cargill Hall, Monday, Feb. 26, at 2.30 p.m. Ceylon School, Tuesday, Feb. 27, at 3 p.tn. Eugenia Hall, Tuesday, Feb. 27, at 8 pan. Louise School, Wednesday, Feb. 28, at 2.30 p.in. Cedarville, Thurs&y, Feb. 29, at 2.30 p.in. Dornoch Separate School, Friday, Mardi I, at 3 pju. Neustadt Hall, Saturday ,^ Marcii 2, at 2.30 p.in. In these serious and confused times the best thought of all is needed. Everybody welcome. We will expect you. Joe Crutchley, Pres. Bill Bierworth, Sec. M »lt»*»» mM <»« HH II H I»»» «tH i tM* l ' II M >III H i SUPERIOR STORES RED ROSE TEA while it lasts,, per lb. 65c PIE CHERRIES , „ 2 cam 25c SWEET PICKLES, large jar ^ 23c SODASâ€" Fresh Crisp 2-1 lb. bags 25c Fresh PRUNES, good size 3 Bbs. 29c GRAPEFRUIT JUICE SO oz. Im ^,.. 25c Snow-Drift Flour HIGHLY GUARANTIED or Money Refunded Hour leads the w^ay in baking â€" Ad *v -J NOW IS THE TIME TO^f^ REGISTERED OCMRTMCNT OF AORICULTURC MOOUCTION SmVICC PUNT HIOOUCTS . THIS CCKTintStKM UMari4nl|MM4a> mmk ttt Uiit ug WM p f d mW ffwii > idj In ipi H i iI Mti u .» l l»â€" D Ita '»"â-  «»< t.««hu~.lln..uiij... * *i" J ..?» «.li*r.U«i CwUArate (to.) nRillJIi'llWiMA^iM CUPPL'ES of Registered Seed are rapidly erowing less through •-' pediog and sale through the grata trade, particularly rust- resistaat varieties of wheat aad oats. Order supplies now for spring plaatiag. Registered Seed is pure as to variety. It therefore gives better teturas in vield, quality and grade. It requires no cleaning. Regis- tered Seed is toJd only m s»al»d ctmamtrs, goverHment-taggtd and govemment'iHSpectni. Buy Registered Seed! For information regarding sources of supply of approved varieties write to:â€" the I'Mstrirt Supervisory Plant Products EHvision of the Dominion Department of Agriculture for your district, the nearest Dominion ExfH.-riinental larni, the I'rvivincial Department of Agriculture, or the neareM Agricultural College. Fmi/ tHpplits art important in Wartime â€" T^M year, plant and raise ouly tb* ktOt Agricultural Supplies Board DOMINION DEPARTMENT OF AGRICl'lTURE. OTTAWA Hoimur.ihh fames G. Gardiner, Minister