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•SThje /Ijeghjetttftt %hmnu. Vol 45-N0.33 Flesherton, Ontario February 3 1926 W. H. Thurston & Son, Proprietors PRICEVILLE A miscellaneous shower and dance was held at the home of Mr. and Mra. Thos. McDougall, S. L. G. on Friday evening last, in honour of Mr. and Mrs. McDougall, who were recently married. The evening was a very enjoyable one. Miss Mary McKinnon has gone back to Toronto, after spending a couple of weeks at her home here. Mrs. Woods (nee Fannie McDougall of Toronto, is visiting her mother Mrs J. McDougall. Mr. John McKechnie of Saskatch- ewan, and niece Miss Wilda McKech- nie of Malton, spent a few days with their cousins Messrs John and Gar- field Whyte. Miss B. Jelly spent the week end at her home, Shelbume. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. McDonald spent a few days in Owen Sound this week. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Whyte, gave a party on Wednesday night of last week in honour of their cousin, Mr. John. McKechnie. Those present en- joyed the evening very much. The play given in McKinnon Hall on Wednesday evening of last week by Bunessan Young People, under the auspices of thhe Presbyterian Guild, was attended by a large and appreci- ative audience. The play, "An Irish Stew," was very humorous and was splendidly presented. Instrumental music by Messrs T. and L. McKewon and D. McArthur, songs by the three McKinnon sisters, S. L. Glenelg and the two McEachern sisters, dialogue by Miss Kathleen and Master Angus McPhail, rounded out a nice program and evening's entertainment, which was followed by lunch. A hearty Vote of thanks was tendered those who came out over bad roads and through the storm to put on the play and take part in the programme. Proceeds amounted to $34.00. FEVERSHAM The weather has ^moderated some- what again from last week, when the high winds were here, and mercury hovered around 25 below. Mr. and Mrs. Wwi. Russell and fam- ily of Wareham visited with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tyler on the 12th line re- cently. Mr. R. Buckingham of Admiral, Sas katchewan, is visiting friends in this locality at present. Miss Lily Ottew^ell has returned home, after spending two weeks with her uncle and aunt, Mrs. Fi:ed Brack- enbury at Flesherton. Mr. John Black has gone to see his father in Toronto who is not ex- pected to live. Sorry to report that Mr. Alex Fer- guson is under the doctor's care at present. All hope he will soon be well again. ' , If only a week of dieting would make you as lean as you feel inside. VICTORIA CORNERS (Intended for last week) Inistioge was pleased with the crowd that they had at league on Wednesday night of last week, when Mr. Clements gave his humorous lec- ture. Mr. Milt Banno nspent a few days last week in Toronto. Mrs. Gooode of Dundalk is visiting a few days with Mrs. Milt Bannon. Mrs. James Laidlaw has gone to Shelbume to visit her brother and sister. We are 'pleased to report that Mr. H. H. Gallagher, who has been on the sick list is improving nicely. Ren Acheson left to-day, .Monday for Detroit. EUGENIA (This week's items) Mrs. Milt Bannon visited -a few days last week at her brother's Mr. Art Robinson of Bethel. Mrs. Herb NichoUs is spending a|* few days with her daughter Mrs. R Lee. who is ill at present. A sleighload of young people went to Flesherton on Tuesday night of last week to the skating rink. Mrs. Bert Badgerow of Saugeen Junction spent the week end with her parents, Mr. q)nd Mrs. Albert Stinson. CEYLON Report of S. S. No. 10, Artemesia for month of January, Class 4 â€" Dora Stewart 81, Marg- uerite McMullen 80, Reta Marshall 79, Blanche Genoe 76. Sr. 3rd â€" Jackson Stewart 55, Ken dall Stewart 51, John McMillan 49. Jr. 3rd Class â€" George Jaynes 80, Jimmy Sinclair 75, Donelda MacDon- ald 72, La Verne Piper, 68, Stella Marshall, 63, Hilda Genoe 53. Sr. 2nd â€" Stanley Hunt 77, Milford Piper 73, Jr. 2nd Class â€" Katie Stewart 78, Dick Stewart 74, Francis Collinson, 74, Eddie Genoe 65, Lloyd Archibald 62. t 1st Class â€" Orton Leslie 90, Ol- ive Marshall 76, Margaret Collinson, 71, Nellie Gene 66, Ernest Math- ewson 61, J. P. Stewart 60, Georgina MacDonald 58. Sr. Primer â€" Leslie Chislett 68, Alex Marshall 50. Jr. Primer â€" Fern Leslie 100, Sher man Piper 96, Mabel Haw, 76, Herbie Chislette 64, Laura White, 57, Jean Marshall 56, Harvey Archibald 52, Murray Marshall 51. The nurtibers are exam percentages Number on the roll 37; average at- tendance for the month 33.84. Mrs. Francis J. Seeley (teacher) The Heroism of Emily Sharpe MILLER'S IDEAL INCUBATORS AND BROODERS A fifteen-yeajT-old girl and un- heard of and unknown in the great world outside her home and its en- vironments, perished near Listowel under crciumstances which write her name upon the scroll of Canada's heroic dead. She gave her life to save others. She dashed back into a burning home to rescue little bro- thers of two and four years old. One of the saddest tragedies of the new years is illumined by an act of self- sacrifice inspired by one of the most beautifu', human emotionsâ€" family love. February, our shortest month is here. It will not seem long until spring appears. Mrs. Jas. Jamieson spent a few days in Toronto. j Mr. J .J. Benson, and wife of Guern- sey, Sask., are visiting the former's sister, Mrs. Chas. Turner, and broth- ers George and Will in this vicinity. It Is ten years since Mr. Benson moved to Saskatchewan and many of his old friends were pleased to see him a- gain. Mrs. Walter Sloan was caleld to the bedside of her son in Toronto. Albert is very ill. Mrs. David Genoe of East Mountain visited one day recently with Mrs. Chas. Martin. Mr. Robert Purvis has purchased a fine work horse from Mr. Wilfred Magee. A number of pheasants were shipp- ed from the Prince Edward Island to Pheasant Island, here last week. Mr. Ilaroiil Lever, accompanied by his mother, of Fesherton, spent Sun- day at Mr. Chas. Martin's. We are sorry to hear of Mr. Will Huniberstone's scrioue- illness, and also the prolonged sickness of Miss Pearle Allen, who is at the home of her sister Mrs. Clarke Tweed of Dun- can. We hope both patients may rei gain their health again soon^ Mr. Henry Tudor spent a few days in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Hislop, and the latter's mother, Mrs. Wm. Hislop visited friends in Markdale recently. The U. F. W. O. meet this V/ednes- day at the home of Mrs. Lewis Gence. We are pleased to report that Mrs-. Will Magee is improving in health at time of writing. Mpny uld friends and neighbors of Mr. George Moldrum were shocked to hear of his sudden death on Thurs- day last. Mr. Meldrum lived on the 8th line previous to moving to his farm near Ceylon. The funeral took place to Salem cemetery, 8 line, Mon- day afternoon, where many people met to pay last respects to an old and true friend. We extend our profound sympathy to those left in bereave- ment. Mrs. Thos. McKee of this place is a sister of the deceased. A number from here attended the school trustee's association meeting in the town hall, Flesherton last Sat- urday and report a fine meeting. Mr. Thos McKee is spending a few days at Ceylon. CEYLON ROCK MILLS MR. GEORGE MELDRL.M FOLND DEAD AT HIS HOME This village was greatly shocked on Thursday, about 1 p.m., when it was learned that Mr. George Meldrum who lived alone, was dead in his chair, found by Mr. Sandy McFadden, who had been in the habit of going in every day to attend to his wants. Mr. McFadden had been in on Wed- nesday about eleven o'clock, leaving plenty of water and wood. Mr. Mel drum said he had everything ed, and would be all right, over Thursday about 1 p.m., but could not get the storm door open being clasped on the inside. Thinking per- Miss Viola Williams visited at the home of Mr. Levi Betts. Miss Kate Jamieson, Eugenia, vis- I ited with her sister Miss Ella Genoe. There was no prayer meeting last Thursday night owing to the stormy weather. Mr. .Smith, from the Bible school. Proton, took the service Sunday even- ing at the home of Mr. John Port- eous. Mrs. Tucker Phillips, visited re- PROTON STATION The other evening, when Mr. and Mrs. Still and family, were listening to their radio, to their surprise tha invisible speaker informed them that at one time, when as a student he had preached at Proton Station, and related an incident in conection with his missiom^ry end^vours. ' Miss Oliver of Dundalk is coming to Proton on Saturday afternoons to teach music, and has already enrolled I a number of pupils. Mr. Alex Hergott has installed an he need ! "''"^'y '^l^'^ ^^'^ ^"'' ^^"- ^"^ P^'*" i air compressor in his garage, for He went ^"^ ,' the benefit of motorists next summer. Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Hoy, Eugenia, Mrs. Still is at Mount Forest vis- vis.ted recently with the former's par- 1 j^j^^ ^^^ ^^j^^^ ^^.^^ j^ suffering with ents, Mrs. Richard Hoy. ! ^^^^^j. ^j^ Bj.„,^„ ^^^ „,j,„y ^y^. Pastor Preston intends holding the thetic friends in Proton. Lprayer meetmg this Thursday night haps he was ill and could not answer i him, he forced the door open, and on LP^'i-^"- "'«^""« tn.s inursaay night ^^ ^„j jf,., r^^^ McXalty and entering, found him sitting dead in I .^,'-'''â„¢"J^ ^}^' !*\"'" ^'Z^ °^ j^''" Mr. and Mrs. C. White of Swinton the big chair he was accustomed to ! .^^'^ "'''' '* ^^^ '""*^" '" ^^'" Park, were Sunday visitors at Mr. sit in by the side of the stove. Mr. j ' ' IB. White's. McFadden immediately notified Cons- ^^^- â- ^"^" Hargrave and son, Fred jiigg Alma Copeland, spent the table Coo!{, who called Dr. Bibby, cor- | â„¢^'*'- =* business trip to Dundalk, one ^eek end with her grandfather Mr. ner of Flesherton. who came at once '^'^^ '''^t week. Alex. Stewart. Mr. George Hargrave, was a vis- ji,.s. jj. Stewart is visiting in Dun- itor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. dalk. W. T. Pedlar on Sunday last. Rgv. Harrower was a caller in this Sir. and :.!rs. Ray Pedlar and babe village one day last week, visited on Sunday with her grand- jxisS Edith Consley r.as in Toronto parents Mr. and Mrs. Tucker Phillips, ig^t ^,ee(j attending the funeral of Sacrament of the Lord's supper was i,er brother-in -law, the late Mr. administered in the Baptist church j^},,! Eddy of Gravenhurst. here last Sabbath. jj-,. james Pritchard has purchased Ian uij-to-date radio to enliven his to the scene and pronunced death due from heart failure. Evidently he had not gone t bed Wednesday night as his bed had not been slept in, nor the lamps had not been lit. - Mr. Meldrum was in his 67th year, and was born in Artemesia. He liv- ed on his farm at Eugenia till he sold it to the Hydro people, and purchased a farm from Mr. W. Hill on the 4th about eleven years ago, selling it re- cently to Mr. Geo. Fisher. He pur- chased the residence in town to which he moved about the 2nd week in December. His father passed away about 25 years ago, and his mother who lived with him on his farm, on "Stone Line," died eight years ago. He leaves to mourn his loss four sisters, Mrs. Pedlar, n the 4th, Mrs. McKee, Eugenia, Mrs. LeGard, Tor- onto and Mrs. Ben Madill of Glen- sido, Sask, and three brothers, Rob- ert of Portlaw, and Jack and Sandy in Colorada. The funeral took place on Monday tc Salem cemetery. Rev. Mr. Harrowei- of Flesherton, had the service. Much sympathy is exten- ded the sorrowing relatives. Those from .n distance attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Le- Gard, Toront-, and Mr. H. Corbett of Proton. COLUMBA CH'RCH SOCIETIES batchelor hall. SCHOOL REPORTS EUGENIA SCHOOL REPORT FOR JANUARY "Cohen, I've lost my pocketbook." "Have you looked in your pocket?" •'Sure! all but der left-hand hip pocket." "Veil, vy don't you look in dot." "Because if it ain't dere I'll drop dead. Sr. 4th â€" Donelda Sloane. Jr 4th â€" Irene Martin, Patty Mor- gan*, Glenn I^dlar, Reta Genoe*, Enid Gordon*, Hilda Gordon.* Sr. 3rd â€" Kathleen Pedlar, Victor Campbell, Gladys pawcett, Gladys Williams. Sr. 2nd â€" Lucy MacDonald, Mam- ie Kerton. Jr. 2nd â€" Belva Genoe^ 1st class â€" Teddie Dixon, Argyle Martin,* Vernice Fawcett, Nellie Benson, Teddie Campbell, Bernice Campbell.* Pr. Sr. Herbie Fawcett. Pr. Jr. â- â€" Fred Partridge.'* Average attendance 28. A. C. MacQuden, teacher. Mr. and Mrs. Will Walker of En- genia visited at Mr. S. Hemphill's tlv: first of the week. ANNLAL MEETING OF ST. MARYS ANGLICAN CHLRCH Prices of Meal Incubators No. 1â€" 86-egK size 127.50 No. 2â€" 160-egg size ...33.50 No. 3â€"260 e^ size 46.00 No. 8â€"400 egg size 69.00 No. 9^-«00-eg:g size ....- 93.00 No. 9â€" Double deck ....186.00 No. 9â€" Triple deck 879,00 Pricca of Meal Brooders: Oil No. 1â€" 100-chick size $10.75 No. 2â€"500 chick size 1860 No. 3â€" 1000-chick sfze 21.60 â- =- Coal No. 1â€"600 chick size 21.50 No. 2 â€"1000-chick size 26.60 EVERY II^UBATOR AND BROOD- ER FULLY GUARANTEED MRS. J. S. SHEPHERDSON MARKDALE. ONTARIO' J<^ J. Meads sub-agent PRICEVILLE, ONTARIO IN MEMORIAM THOMPSON â€" In loving memory of Jake Thompson who passed away three years ago to-day, Feb. 2nd. Three years ago to-day, dear Jake, Since you were called away. How well I do remember That sad and dreary day. •Peaceful be thy rest dear Jake, 'Tis sweet to breathe thy name, In life I loved you ever. In death I do the same. In my heart your memory lingers. Sweet, tender fond and true There is not a day dear Jake That I do not think of you. Worthy of true respect was he. Worthy of rtlue respect was he. From all he left behnd, A better husband never lived. Nor one more true and kind. In the lonely hours of the night. W'hen sleep forsake our eyes. Our thousrhts are in a silent grave, Where our dear father lies. God's own star, watch o'er the grave, Of one we loved, but could not save. God called him home, it was His will. But in our hearts, he liveth still Report for month of January S. S No. 9 Artemesia. Sr. 4th â€" Evelyn Turner. Christ- ina Magee, Muriel Cameron, Harold Turner, Muriel Fenwick, Fred Linton Hattie McRae, Cecil Magee. Jr. 4th â€" Clinton Magee, Neil Mac- Donald. Sr. 3rd â€" Rowena Magee. Jr. 3rd â€" Dorothy Jamieson. Jr. 2nd â€" Stanley Magee, Willie Fenwick. Robert Skinner. Sr. 1st â€" Percy Smith, Billie Han- ley, Gerald Magee. Sr. Pr. â€" Doris MacRaev John Skinner. Jr. Pr. â€" Edith Fenwick, Ella Mac- Rae, Wes. Jamieson, Bennie Hanley. M. STADE, teacher When two women kiss eacjj other, it is often like two prize fighters shaking hand before the bout. Mr. and Mrs. Ge^ Wilson, recently from Flesherton vicinity.have leased the rear residence of Mrs. W. II. Lauder's in Upper town, and will move in the first of Fobruarv. Mr. COUNTY OF GREY Standing Comr..ittees For 1926 John T. Miller Warden Fred H. Ruthert'on! - County Clerk Finance and Assessment â€" Jlessrs Hogarth. McDonald, Buchanan (chair man,) Sinclair. Calder. Weir. Gard- iner, Pfi-ingle. Holiv, Taylor Jack, Dickson, White, Lsiv.bko. Bothwell. Bell Armstrong, Riloy, Hutchinson, Elheron , Moody, Meads, Colgan, Widmeyer and Al'.in. Roads and Bridp â-  â€" Messrs, Carr- uthers, Grierson, F'cld. Sinclair, Fer- guson, Erskine, Weir (chairman,) Acheson, "Pringle, Filsinger. Taylor. Jack Dickson, JoUey,, McEwen Frett- er Bell, .\rmstrong, Fisher, Hutchin- son, McElheron, Moody. Meads, Col- gan Widmeyer, and .\llan. County Property â€" Messrs Bothwell, Dickson, Sinclair. Gardiner, Calder. Holm. Hutchinson Field, Hogarth (chairman) .Armstrong Lembke. Gri- erson, Jack, Alllan, Fisher and White. ~Education â€" Messrs. Riley, Moody Colgan, .\rmstrong (chairman) Hutch inson. Field, Taylor, .\llr^i, McEl- heron, Bell Ferguson Weir, Meads, Hogarth, Filsinger. McDonald, Gard- iner, White. Printing â€" Messrs McDonald, Lem- bke, Buchanan, Sinclair. Colgan, Car- ruthers, W,^dmeyer„ Erskjne Jolley Gardiner, Ferguson. Fretter McEwen .\chc'3on, Riled and Grierson. Communicat'ons and Memorials â€" Messrs. Armstrong, .\che.son, Fretter, singer. McEwen, Calder, Erskine. Fisher, Carruthers, Grierson. Fils- inger (chairman) McEwen, Calder, Erskine, Moody and Jolley. House of Refuge â€" Mr. Meads, The Warden and one from Owen Sound. warden's â€" Messrs Bothwell. Buch- anan, Taylor. Colgan and Hutchinson. Coanty Roads â€" Messrs Pringle, Calder, Holm (Chairman.) Taylor, and Miller. The regular n: etiug of the W".M. S. :ind Ladies' . .d of St. Columba United Church, ' riceville, waH held at the home of M s. Elizabeth Math- The annual meeting of St. Mary's er on Wednesday, January 20th. The Anglican church at Maxwell, also *. program was giv.n by the W.M.S. Mary's guild, was held in the church v.ith Mrs. MacCor lack in the chair, on Wednesday afternoon. Rev. J. H. Jlrs. L. JIacArthu-- gave a very ex- Pogson presiding. Reports were coUent paper on worry. "Every heard of the various departments and cloud has a silver lining,* but we can- showed the church to be in a flourish- ot hava-the silver lining without the ing condition with a comfortable bal- cloud. A further discussion of ance on hand. The new members ••Prayer" foUowed, which was very aPPointed for the coming year, were: ably dealt with by Mrs. F. Karstedt People's Warden, Mr. George Burke; and Mrs. Hazard. Miss Grace Ram-, Minister's Warden, Mr. Wm. Har- age and sister, Mrs. S. Williams, grave; Vestry Clerk, Mrs. Geo. Law- gave a much appreciated duet. The >>•; Select Vestry, Mrs. Will Hall, Ladies' Aid held a short business Mi-- Frank Seeley and Mr. and Mrs. meeting. Miss Martha Watson, who Ed. Seeley. At the close lunch was was appointed president at the last served by the ladies. meeting, resigned, and Mrs. L. Mac-' • Arthur was appointed in her place. CARD OF THANKS A goodly number \\'ere pre.5ent to en-' joy the most excellent program and '^^'« '^'^^^^^ ^° ^^'^'^^ friends and partake of the dainty lunch served "e'S^bors at Ceylon for kindnesses by Mrs. Mather and daughter. rendered to our brother, Mr. Geo. ^ Meldrum, and especially to Mr. S. Mc- -Brothers and Sisters -An ajllieal to the people is practi- F'^'**^^"- cally certain to be made in June, by iho Ontario Provi.ieial Government,' »^ â€" â-  and the platform will be government ' You don't have to go to the mount- Control of the sale of intoxicating I ains to have a high old time, beverages. Clockwork looks pretty timely on some stockings. .\dvertise in The .-Xdv.Tnce BATES BURIAL CO. FUNERAL SERVICE NEW MODERN FUNERAL PARLORS 122-124 Avenue Road, TORONTO J. W. Bates. R. Maddocks. HOUSE OF QLUALITV GROCERIES AND FEEDS Wilson has employment in the ^og Sadly ~mis.sed' by his wife.'sarah ^"^ <>' ^^^ Furniture Co. We wel- Thompson. daughters, sons and sis- come them to Durham citizenship, ters. and brothers. â€"Durham Review. .\lberta ••al of the highest grade is now on the way. This same coal will be sold about the same, and in some places for a little less, than the oth- er fuels which are being sold instead of hard coal this year. 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, chc^ Beef Scrap, Oyster shell, oil cakes, and feeding molass- es by the gallon or barrell. W. J. STEWART & SONS Flour, Feed, Seeds. Groceries and Confectionery Flesherton â- Â»