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XVedne.sihv IVrcmher 24, l'>>41 THE FLESHERTJON ADVANCE German Forest Gives Up Its Secret Intelligence branch of the British borhood until the nav.gator was cer- R.A.F. discovered that the Germans tain he had found the secret of the had rsuibli-hr.l a hidden buna (syn- f rcst - Then he dropped his bombs, thetic rubber) factory in a forest at! The importance of ttie target was Huls, .- ; of the Ruhr. A force of British long-range bombers was ord- ered to find and destroy the factory. I den in the forest. Tbe bombers did o most method!- ! Another British bomber, a Well- cally. The illustration, drawn by an ington, shot down a Mesaerschmitt artist from official details of the raid, 110 nitrht filter, and when the Bri- u^**w*i .inn p, Mi i':i tile i'i shows how one of the British bomb- tish turned *"r ^--a- "" fastfcrv - ^ **F ^"** * y* V^ | < ers, a "Whitley, carried out its snare , railway sidings arid workshops were of the task. For 90 minutes the j damaged and large fires were left British machine circled the neigh- i burning. 'Well, it's worth $10 now, but in two years it would have been worth |MjOO. Eight newspapermen have been captured by Italians in Libya. This should give them a nice story. German U boats are reported to be operating close to the Canadian coast on the Atlantic side. Hitler turned to a war of because he figured there was no in peace. grab Local and Personal Miss Lois Wood accompanied her brother, Laverne to Bronte Sunday. Take a few moments of your val- uable time- and phone 18 and give us the names of your visitors. Mrs. Jas. Robertson of Toronto is th guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chris. Thompson at present. Miss Alice Armstrong of Queen's j University, Kingston, was a visitor in town over the week end. Driver Carl Teeter of the R.C.A.S. C., Red Deer, Alia., arrived home on Saturday on his furlough. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley White of To- ronto spent the week end with Mr. Geo. White and Mrs. Wee White. Mr. Frank Warling left on Satur- day to spend the Christmas holidays at his home at Mt. Dennis. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Ferris have moved from the Fisher farm to the Gibson residence on Collingwood St. Mrs. M. Jamieson left on Saturday to spend the winter with her daugh- ter, Mrs. Honer, at South Porcupine Miss Kathleen McDonald of Toron- to spend the weekend with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. John McDonald. Misses Helen Heard of Paisley, Laura Boyd and Kate McMillan of Toronto are holidaying at their par- ental homes. Mr. Emerson Bennett of Mt. For- est, formerly of Flesherton, has en- listed with a unit of the ' Royal Canadian Artillery. !>r. and Mrs. Leslie Ferris and little daughter of New Liskeard are spending the Christmas holidays at (heir homes in town. L.A.C. Allan Senn, 'ormerly of the local branch of the Bank of Com- merce, spent the first of the week in town visiting old friends. Al. ex- pects to go to Chatham, N.B., after his Christmas furlough, to complete lii.- training as a pilot. The Little Fir Tree By Henry Harding THERE was very little sunlight in the forest. The trees were so big, all .he grown up trees. The little fir tree stretched himself, and tried to imagine himself as full grown. Looking up at the sky and the stars and the moon, he listened to the big trees talk. "Isn't the moon bright tonight," one would ay; and there would be a gentle rustling of their leaves as the trees would shake their heads in agree- ment. "I'm afraid you're going to be stunted, because there is so much shade here," a little squirrel said to the flr one day as he jumped into its branches and brushed the top limbs with his bushy tail. "It takes sunlight to make anything grow strong and tall." So the little flr tree stretched him- self up, and kept his head pointed up toward the spot of sdhlight ha saw clear up through the maze of heavy tree growth. He could be straight and upstanding, even if he hadn't grown tall. Today the ground was all covered with the snow which stayed white in the forest. All but a few birds had gone south. Every once in While there was the Bound of steel striking against wood, and infre- quently a crashing sound of falling trees. The tall trees began to tremble. "The woodcutters are out. But this is a funny time of year," one mur- Merry Christmas At this glad season of the year we wish each of our customers and friends the compliments of the season F. T. Hill & Co., Ltd. MARKDALE, Ont. THE FRIENDLY STORE S&ffljfiti&&^^ "I never saw * more beautiful tree," he said. "It seems to glow." mured to the others. Then one of the little snow birds spoke. "Have you forgotten that every year they come to cut Christmas trees?" "What are Christmas trees?" the little fir asked. '"Oh, they cut down the trees and take them in the house, and put candles on them so they look like stars, and spangles that look like snow shining in the moonlight. And the people sing songs and give each other gifts, and it is a time uf being glad," the little snow bird twittered. "Oh, I wish they would take me," the little tree cried in excitement. "I'd love to see it all. I'd love to make people happy. But I'm toe little," and he sighed unhappily. "Sh! Let's all be quiet," one oi the tall trees exclaimed. "The woodsmen are coming near us. We must be quiet so they won't notice us. Then we won't be cut down and left to die." But in spite of their silence, the men drew near. They looked at the trees, and one of them said: "Oh, these are all too tall. No house ot church could hold them. Let's gel on." Just then a little lad who was riding in the sled, called to his fa- ther: "Dad, can we find a little tree for sister? Couldn't we find a cute little tree to put in her very own room?" "Ho! Ho!" laughed a big rough man. "In her own room? No little girl will stay in her room on Christ- mas day!" The lad's father answered, sadly. "Yes, my little girl will. She had infantile paralysis last summer, and hasn't been able to walk since. Sure- ly, son, we'll find a little tree for her." "Here 1 am, here I ami come and get me," the little flr tree called out lustily. And the little boy ttirned and saw the branches trembling, and the little snow bird flying away. "Why, dad, there is a cute little tree over there. Such a beautiful straight tree. Wouldn't that do?" he called. The man got out from the sled. He walked to the tree and fondled It gently. "I never saw a more beauti- ful tree. It seems to glow. Molly wiL love it," he said with a smile. The little tree was so happy that he didn't feel the blows from the ax that cut him to the ground. And when they put him into the sled, he was still happy. The little boy called to his father: "It sounds as ii the little tree was singing when the wind blows through its branches." And the little tree laughed delighV dly. DANCES IN THE FRATERNAL HALL FLESHERTON Christinas Night New Year's Eve December December 25th 31st FIRST CLASS ORCHESTRA COME ONE! COME ALL! Admission: 5 Oc Lunch Served * ***********< lll 1 1 M Last Minute Suggestion . . . Have us send The Advance ; to that boy or girl away from home. A weekly letter that will be appreciated the year round. Only $1.50 per year ?Vi I Itll H Ml I M I' 1 1 M HI M 1 1 1 1 1 1 II I >* Small Ad. Column FOR SALE Fresh cows. A. F. Pedlar, Eugenia. LOST Money between livery barn and R. Ferris' home, $5 in bills. Finder please notify this office. I FOR SALE Number of White Rock pullets, ready to lay. Wm. Ess- land, Feversham, phone 6r33. WANTED Some cattle to feed for the winter. E. C. Pedlar. Sing- hampton, phone Feversham Ir22 FOR SALE 2 Young cows due to freshen in January. Wilfred Magee, Eugenia. 29c2 FOR SALE Good driving mare or will exchange for heavy horse; also few cords of small hardwood. W. T. Genoe, Ceylon, phone 32rl2. HIDES WANTED Licensed buyer of hides of all kinds: beef, horse, calf and sheep skins. F Eagles, Proton Station, R. R. 3, phone 41r3. FOR SALE 2 Light driving mares, Durham calf week old, 2 pairs of pigs 6 weeks old, also number of good Oxford Down ewes to let on shares. Frank Eagles, R. R. 3, Proton Station. 28c2 FARM FOR SALE Lot. 164 - 165, Oon. 2, S. W. D. R., Township of Artemesia, containing 100 acres, good house, barn, out buildings and well. For particulars apply to Mrs. Susan Doupe, Proton, Ont. PIANOS Pianos and organs for sale, choice selections; pianos tun- ed and repaired. Satisfaction as- sured. Write J. C. Blackstone, 515 8th St. A. East, Phone 672, Owen Sound. 25p3 FOR SALE 7-room brick house in Flesherton, large lot, garage, good well, must be sold to settle estate of the late Andrew Gilchrist Ap- ply to John Stewart, Executor, Pro- ton Station, phone 32 r 4. FOR SALE Cow to freshen early in Jan.; Yorkshire sow and pigs; Sett double breeching team harn- ess; 2 setts single driving harness; good double driving sleighs, sett beam scales, 2 cutters. R. Allen & Sons, phone 45r21, Flesherton. FARM FOR SALE Farm, about 100 acres more or less, with dwelling house and good buildings, about S mflea north of FVverstham. For sale conditions ap- ply Elmore C. Carr, SolUitor for Walter J. Milne teestate, Thornfeujr* FOR SALE Tube skates, size 5, boys, good as new. Enquire at The Advance office. FOR SALE Pair of oy's hockey boots and skates, size 5, good as new. May be seen at The Advance office. LOGS WANTED Highest cask prices paid for logs and standing timber. Dundalk Saw Mill*, phone No. a, Dundalk. 26pS FOR SALE "Corona" range cook stove in good condition, also kitch- en cupboard. Inquire from Gordon Irwin, Flesherton R. R. 3. 30p2 FARM FOR SALE Lots 16 t7, Con. 2, N. D. R., Arte- mesia, containing 100 acres more or less, (rood wells, creek -at back of farm, good clay loam. Reasonable price. Possession at once. Mr*. R. Stewart, Flesherton. FARM FOR SALE Lots 14-15, Con. 1, S.D.R., Arte- mesia, containing 100 acres, on which is situated a bank barn 4oxo5, also ft large driving shed. This property must be sold 10 wind up estate. Those intorestt'H communicate with Joh Oliver or W. R. Meads, Hriceville, Ex- ecutors for the estate. 47e BUSINESS CARDS Al AUCTIONEER WALTER SEELEY See me about your auction sale, sales conducted on business oiples. Phone me at FeYenkam 4rll Or make arrangements st T%* Flesherton Advance office.. DR. S. R. THIBAUDEAU VETERINARY SUKGEON Graduate of Ontario Veterinary Coll- ege. Phone: 91 day or MARKDALE, ONT. DR. J. E. MILNE Office _ Durham St. Office Hours Afternoon*. 1.38 to 4. Kvenings. 7 lo 8.M. Sundays and Thursday afternoons by appointment only. Prince Arthur Lodge No. 833, AJ. & A.M., meets in the Fraternal Hall, F'.esherton, the second Friday in month. W.M., Herb. Corbett; retary, C. J. Belhuny