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It • J) 1^ • ®hje fk^UtxUn %Hmu. Vol 45 No.32 Flesherton. Ontario January 27 1926 W. H. Thurston & Son, Proprietors PRICEVILLE ROCK MILLS Mrs. D. Whyte of Toronto is vis-j iting her son, Mr. Sterling WTiyte. I Miss Kathleen Everist of Toronto,' spent a few days with her parents' Mr. and Mrs. E. Everist. } Mr. Cameron Smellie has moved in- to the village and has commenced toi work on his saw null j Mr. Ernest Lane returned from A1-. berta on Monday for a few weeks'] visit at Mr. J. Burnett's I Miss B. James and Mrs. H. B. Mc- Lean attended the funeral of Mr.; Tolton of Markdale last week. ; Messrs Archie McKechnie and Roy; McDermid took two loads of pine lumber to Meaford for Watson Bros. The lo«ds contained 4500 feet. i Quite a number from here took in the Hockey Match at Durhapi on! Friday night. BORN -, To Mr. and Mrs. W. Far- 1 ragher on Monday, Januarj- 25th, a daughter. Congratulations. We congratulate Mr. Thos. Mc-| DougafS and Mrs. Etta Wells who; -!">re united in marriage on Wednes- day Jan. 20th. . : The funeral of the late Mrs. Dun-; can Bell of Port Arthur, was held on Monday from C. P. R. noon train' at Flesherton Station to the Pricevillei Xlemetery. Mrs. Bell lived for a time at Proton Station and was a cousin of i the McMillan's, South Line Artem- ia. The body was accompanied by her son Mr. John Bell. The Presbyterian Guild and Wom- en Helpers are putting on a social evening, when a good programme will be given, a special attractive fea- ture being a play entitled "An Irish Stew" presented by the Bunessanj Young People. This play was put on at the Bunessan school concert,! and is real good. Come out and hear it. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Wilson of Hamilton, are visiting with Qr. and Mrs. Blake. Mrs. George Hargrave visited the past week with her cousin, Miss Del- la Pedlar, 4th line. Mrs. Ernie Russell and son vis- ited on Thursday last at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Pedlar. Mrs. Walter Akitt visited one day last week at the home of Mr. Levi Betts. Mr. Will Hargrave of Wareham, visited on Tuesday last with his bro- ther, Mr. John Hargrave wife, and son here. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Lyons, from the West visited recently with the Pedlar families here. Mr. Baker, Proton, conducted ser- vice at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Porteous last Sunday evening. There was a good turn out consider- ing the weather. The U. F. W. O. Unity Club meet on Wednesday Feb. 3rd, at the home of Mrs. Lewis Genoe, Eugenia, at 2 p. m. Visitors welcome. Pastor Preston conducted prayer meeting on Thursday night last at the home of Mrs. W. T. Pedlar. There was a goodly number present. There will be prayer meeting Thursday night January 28th. There was no service in the Bap- tist church here Sunday afternoon. Miss Winona Patton, spent Thurs- day night with Miss Leila Clark. Mr. Cecil Betts is assisting Mr. Walter AkiTt for a time. EAST MOUNTAIN FEVERSHAM PROTON STATION The Proton Young People have I been preparing a play, entitled, "Aj Breach of Promise Suit," which they^ propose giving at the box social onj February 5th, held under the aus- pices of L. O. L. 244 in their lodge room. We hope our readers will keep this date in mind and come and hear a good programme and encour- age the Orangemen. Besides the play tliere will be an address by the Rev. Wm. Clements of Flesherton, al- so readings, and music by the Proton Orchestra. Ladies with boxes free. Mrs. John Blakely of Corbetton vis ited over the week end with Mrs. G. Blakely Mrs. Geo. Hutchinson, and her friend Miss Stafford of Kimberley visited last week with the former's brother Mr. R. G Acheson. Mr. Abe Shearson sold to Mr. J. McCanneU last week eleven fine export cattle. Mrs. Woods of Chatsworth was a ^•isitor at Mrs, Hergott's. Messrs W. and S. Fawcett of Kim- berley are drawring logs to Rock Mills from their bush on the 6th and 7th sideroad. Mis Gladys Hall is spending this week with friends in Toronto. Mr. C. Htimberstone took a sleigh load of girls to the Fire side Circle at Duncan on Tuesday evening. Mrs. Wm. Orr and daughter Mary of Orangeville are helping to attend Mr. Humberstone at present. Mr. Carman Fawcett has disposed of his driver to Mr. Elmer Ellis of Kimberley. Mrs. Wm. Semple of Lady Bank visited with Mrs. C. fawcett on last Thursday. Old gentleman â€" So you think my daughter loves you sir, and you wish to marry her That's what I called to see you about. Is there any in- sanity in your family? Old Gentle- man, No, sir, and there's not going to be any. Good evening. Speak to all more kindly than the year before; think a little oftener, love a little more. "Pardon me. did you drop a hand- kerchief during the dance?" "Oh, I'm so embarrassed â€" that's my dress. I Xo one had yet explained why, I when it is claimed that Welsh coal I can be laid down in Toronto for less I than U. S. A. anthracite, it isn't done. Is there some "nigger" in the fence," SHORT COURSES IN The weather has moderated a- gain after severe cold and stormy weather of last week. The box social held on the 21st by Court Feversham No. 534 C. 0. F. turned out to be a great success. The music by cmr local orchestra was fine as were the dialogues and recitations A dialogue given by four young peo- ple from Rob Roy entitled, "Getting Married Under Difficulties," was highly applauded, as were all the others on the programme. The pro- ceeds amounted to Eighty dollars. While a number of our young people were on a snow shoe hike a short time ago, one of them picked up what she supposed to be a dead bee on the snow in the woods. However Mr. Bee soon came to life and I suppose thought it was a fishing party and he was being sat 'on for he applied his sting and spoiled her dispositon for a short time. Mr. Jas. Speer is under the Dr's care at psesent. He has been in poor health for some months. Mrs. Frank Curran returned home to Riverview on Thursday la.st, after a few days visit with her people here. Her mother Mrs. Henderson returned with her for a few days. Mrs. Jas. Moore is on the sick list at present. Snow Shoe Hikers are on deck now, and our hikers seem to enjoy these moonlight nights for their journeys. The farmers from the north are drawing logs to Rock Mills, where they are paying a high price for good logs. Jimmy Heitman is in high glee these days over the little Shetland pony his father got for him. It will surely be a nice one when it gets to be a few months older. VANDELEUR PORTLAV/ LADY BANK No one has ventured across the Hydro Pond for a short cut so far. The longest way round seems to be the most sure way home. Another pleasant time was spent at the home of Mr. F. Taylor's on Friday evening last, when a number of the Young- People's Union gather- ed together, and presented Mrs. T. Williams (a recent bride) with a pretty tea set, and also on the same evening, and at the same place as mentioned. Miss Jeanette McMull- en presented Mi4|s Vema Roberts with a purse as a small token of esteem for her faithful service as a member of the Young People's un- ion. Mr. Allison read a short ad- dreiss wshing Miss Roberts every success, as she left on the morning train for Toronto, to take up a pos- ition. The rest of the evening was spent in games and music. We are pleased to welcome Mr. Maurioe Douglas as a visitor at his home here after an absence of six years. Mrs. Joe SeweU visited over the week end with friends in Flesherton. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ottewell and son. visited with Mr. and Mrs. John Ottewell Sunday. ( Mr. Wm. Tyler is assisting Mr. Wm. Semple with some of his win- ter's work at present. Mrs. Taj'lor, Sr., who has been very ill for some weeks was taken last week to the home of her daugh- ter, Mrs. J. W. ates, Toronto. Her friends are pleased to hear that she is considerably improved. Miss Ina McMuUen has returned home after spending a month with relatives in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Robertson of Bethel were visitors recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hannah. Mr. John McLennan visited with his sister in Torotno lately. Mrs. Catherine Edwards of British Columbia is on an extended visit with relatives of this part. Mrs. 'Ed- wards is a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Coutts pioneers of the third line Osprey. She is a very interesting personage ,and owns and operates an extensive stock ranch, besid;.; being engaged in a number of o... r enterprises by way of vaarition. While visiting rel- atives in Toronto, she was a sbib- ing mark for newspaper reporters, and they elicited from her some Very interesting incidents of her ro- mantic life, in which she finds very ttiuch enjoyment. CEYLON AGRICULTURE, HOME NURSING and DOMESTIC SCIENCE will be held at FLESHERTON Every day except Saturday. Th* f«llewinc ar* th« •pacial apaakcrs with data* and apcakcra: Febnuurjr I-â€" J. A. Neilson â€" Fruit and VegetaUe. Febnwry 2â€" L. W. PearsoUâ€" Swine. February 3 â€" Gavin Barber^-Swine. February 8 â€" Dr. Baker â€" ^Veterinary. February 16â€" John Gardhoute â€" Beef and Cattle. February 17â€" T. H. S^ielda-Beea. February 18 â€" Jas. A. Telferâ€" Sheep. *'' February 19â€" W. H. Howard--Sheep. February 23â€" F. C Hartâ€" Markets. February 25â€" E. S. Snyder â€" Poultry. Home Nursing Course conducted by Miss E. Harcourt. Domestic Science Course in charge of Miss Zavitz. Everybody welcome. All lectures free. J. B. NELSON, T. STEWART COOPER, Assistant. Agricultural Representative Grey County. CARD OF THANKS The Young People's League of St. John's United Church extends to the donors of the prizes, judges, and announcer of the carnival, their deep appreciation. â€" RETA BELLAMY, Sec. MARVELLOUS V.VLUE T Reports from all provinces indi- cate that the Family Herald and WjeekJ^y Star of Montre|l at One J7ollar a year is sweeping the coun- try The reduction in the price of the Family Herald from $2.00 to $1.00 a year makes that great weekly jour- nal more than ever the marvel of thej new»pi^iJ(er worW. The Pub- lish«rs have announced that notwith- standing the change in price, every feature will not only be maintained but improvements will follow. When one considers the huge vol- ume, wide variety and high quality > of the reading matter in each issue of the Family Herald, one wonders how It can be produced at the price. It is a complete farm journal, a family magazine and weekly newspaper â€" all three in one at a cost of less than two cents a week. For this winter's reading there is and Weekly Star. Subscriptions may the local paper and Family Herald be left at the .Advance office. Mrs. Marshall and daughter Jean. visited last week with friends in Bol- ton. Mrs. Peter Muir and Mrs. Haxton, left on Friday to visit with friends j at Toronto and Peterborough. Mr. Edmund Sergant is visiting his sons in Ovi-en SounJ. Miss Stella Marshall, who has been visiting her s'ster at Bala for a month has retur; :J home. Mr. J. B. Egan of Toronto, was a caller in town last week. ^ Mr. A. Whittaker lost one of his horses on Thursday last from acute indigestion. BORN â€" On January 25th. to Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Haw the gift of a son. Congratulations. Miss Olga Stewart of Owen Sound was a visitor at Mr. A. Sinclair's on Friday. Mr. Barlow of Lee, Mass, U. S. A. is visiting his daughter Mrs. John McLeod. -A sleigh load of folks from here took in the carnival at Flesherton on Friday night and carried home five prizes. CARD OF THANKS I wish to express my thanks to kind friends and neighbors for their kindness during the illness of my husband, W. G. Turner. ^Mrs. W. G. Turner KIMBERLEY TORONTO LINE, NORTH Mr. and Mrs. Will Walker of Eu- genia, called on Mr. and Mrs. Sam Gilbert, and Mrs. Elmer Warling one day recently. Mr. and Sirs. Frank Taylor en- tertained a large number of friends and neighbors on Thursday evening of last week. Ebenezer Ladies' Aid held a very successful social evening in the church on Wednesday evening, Jan 13th. A good program was given and lunch was served. BORN â€" On Wed, Jan 20th, to Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Graham of Markdale, a daughter. Mrs. Geo. Wright visited friends in Toronto recently. The Ladies' Aid held their Jan. j meeting at the home of Mrs. Geo, j Pritchard on Wednesday afternoon of last week. Captain Riddiford, organizer of the L. 0. L. addressed a meeting of the lodge here one evening recently. The Women's Institute h^^ld its January meeting at the home of •Jlre. W. Elliot of Markdale last Thursday afternoon. Dr. Carefoot was present and gave a special ad- dress. Ml. and Mrs. E. Clugston and Mrs. .Gilbert Stewart, who was the Maurice, visited with their aunt. Mrs. guest of Owen Sound friends has re- T. .Abercrombie, on Monday. turned home. Mr. and Mrs. F. Davis spent a day jj^^ ^^^^j^y ^^^^ ^^^ ^^^ children with Mrs. Plewis. ! ^^^^ ^^^^ ^een on an extended visit- Miss Denelda Stuart spent the ^-^^ ^^^ ^^^^^^^ y^^ ^„j jj^.^ j week end at her parental home. ^ Lever, intends leaving Thursday Miss Cora Myres visited with Mrs. ^^^ ^^^ ^^^^ -^ Detroit. Miss Vera f.^.^'^^^'"; ^!f!i'*°^^ ^""^ " ""'" "'"'^^^ Lever will acompany her home and remain for a time. -Mrs. W. R. Graham Mr. Harold Proctor of Toronto is making a visit with his parents Mr. and Mrs. G. Proctor. Mrs. Ferguson is visiting her dau- ghter Mrs. Otto Baker. We are sorry to report Mr. Wm. Turner seriously ill having to be tak- en to the Owen Sound hospital for Sorry to report Mr. Clarence Alcox on the sick list. Mrs. w m. Burnett who has been in poor health for the past week is we are glad to say, able to be around again. Mr. George Stewart of Stratford operation. Dr. Tumbull and nurse visited a few days with the Stewart Burritt accompanied him. Latest re- families here. ports are that he is making satisfac- The Young People of the line tory progress. gathered at the home of Mr. and Rev. r. Ellison was unable to take Mrs. Fred Mathewson on Friday ev- the far away appointments on ac- ening, where a few social hours were spent. St. COLUMBA UNITED CHLTICH ANNUAL MEETING Priceville church has good year count of bad roads and a severe cold. He took the evening service in the home church although suffering from the cold. The new "Sewing Circle," met at the home .of Mrs. J. A. Stuart on Thursday evening. .AH engaged on work for the flour sack contest, which. win take place at the Institute meet- Enthusiasm, gratitude and good- ing next Thursday at the home of^ ,^-111 marked the annual meeting of Mrs. Russell Ellis. Their next'; the congregation of St. Columba meeting wil be on February 4th at United Church held on Monday night; Mrs. Stuart's home. The Ladies' of last week. As the congregation .Aid will furnisli a ten cent lunch, had come into being only since June They purpose ar- ly material for the lo, the date of church union, the re- workers, and wil! go into the bazaar ports covered only the acti\-ities of supplies. the past six months. Each organ- Crokinole is th- game thees days. ' ization reporting through its sec- The league wil Iput on a social even- retary and treasurer gave a good ac- ing in the hall on Friday night, and count of itself, and the Sunday School play crokinole inf.ead of their reg- Women's Missionary Society. Ladies' ular Tuesday night meeting. ! Aid and Young People's society, all • ' indicated devoted service and liberal What Happens Honest M. P.'s giving, showing a surplus in each case. The auditor's report. In spite Do you ever stop to ask yourself of extra obligations, showed the fi- this questionâ€" What happens to our nances of the congregation to be in politicians when they get to Ottawa ? splendid condition, and a balance on What mysterious influences are at the right side. Especially encour- work in Canada's capital that trans- paging was the report on the mission- formed a newly-elected representative -ary budget, or Maintenance and Ex- «f the peopleâ€" a sincere, straight- , tension Fund, showing the amount forward, plain-dealing manâ€" into a subscribed by St. Columba congre- person of subterfuges and complex-' gation to be Six hundred and sixty ities; or perhaps an apathetic atom dollars, almost One hundred dollars in an inadequate machine; or worse.' over its allocation. .-Vll in all and an active opportunistâ€" just another apart from missionary givings, the politician. revenue of the congregation for the How many men can recall who have' six months was about fifteen hun- of Parliament on the grounds that'dred dollars. they would work miracles forj The sesion reported 29 new mem- there, they would work miracles for b^rs added to the roll, since June *he betterment of their constituency ^^j ^ p^^.^^^ membership of Two and then- country? And how many ^^^j^^^ ^^^ twenty-eight. Reference have accomplished their fine aims? Pitiablv lew. , w-as made to the death of two most They returned, theiv . ^^^^^^^^^ members in the persons of tenn of representation finished, dis- Mrs. Wm. Dixon, and Mrs. John lUusicned and strangely inarticulate 3uT.nett as to the reason of their failure. BATES BURIAL CO. FUNERAL SERVICE NEW MODER>* FUXERAL PARLORS 122,124 Avenue Road, TORONTO J. W. Bates. R. Maddocks. Joseph Tauer, of Ingrersoll, was found guilty of giving liquor to min- ors by maintaining a strong cider de- pot at the skating pond at the rear of his premises. He was fined $50 and costs. WINTER TERM OPKtfS { OWEN SOUND ' Individual instruction. Business and Shorthand courses. Prepara'.or7 courses for those who missed first chapce at public schv.3l. Catalogue Free. C. A. Fl«ahi(, F.C.A. 6. D. Flemiat, HOUSE OF QUALITY GROCERIE.S AND FEEDS GROCERIES â€" We carry a full line of fresh grocer- ies always on hand. / FRUIT â€" Dried fruits of all kinds, also oranges, lem- ons, and grape fruit FLOUR AND FEED â€" Puryit, Five Roses and Royal Household. Bran, Shorts, Screening of all kinds, chop Beef Scrap, Oyster shell, oil cakes, and feeding molass> es by the gallon or JbarrelL W. J. STEWART & SONS Dour, F*«<1, S*«<1«, C>oc«n«s and Conf«ct{on«ry Flesherton