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/ Wc^t fU^ttim %hmitt. Vol 46 No. 4 1 Flesh^on, Ontario January 26, 1927 W. H. Thurston & Son, Proprietors VANDELEUR On Tuesday evening of last week' '' We are all enjoying these fine iwin- a large number of friends and neigh- bors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Shannon, who were mar- ried recently, and spent a few pleasant hours together. A short program of speeches, songs and readings, etc., was rendered, at the close of which Mr. and Mrs. Shannon were presented with a splendid pair of rocking chairs and an address, which was read by Mrs. J. J. McGee. Mr. and Mrs. Shannon thanked the friends for their kind- ness. All join in wishing them many years of happy wedded life. Mr. George Glassf ord of Saskatche- wan is visiting friends in this vicinity. Mrs. Alfred Dunlop is visiting with friends fn Brampton. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Freeman are in Toronto, where Mr. Freeman rec- ently underwent a successful operation for a troublesome leg. A debate will be held in the church here on Thursday evening, Feb. 3, be- tween Flesherton and Kimberley Young People's Societies. Everybody welcome. The January meeting of the Wom- en's Institute was held at the home of Mrs. H. Baker on Thursday of last week, when a large number of mem- bers were present. Mrs. Wyville, who attended the Provincial convention in Toronto, gave an excellent report. Readings were given by Mrs. F. Davis and Mrs. W. Swanton. Letters of thanks were read from a number who had received treats during their ill- ness. Lunch Committee â€" Mrs. J. Hol- ley, Mrs. Wyville, Mrs. F. Davis and Mrs. R. Freeman. PRICEVILLE ter days. Quite a contrast from Jan of 1926. The Presbyterian congregation held their annuaf meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 19th. A large amount of busi- ness was transacted. All reports were better than expected. The Wil- ling Workers Society took the lead. The Ladies' Aid of the United Church held their monthly meeting at Mrs. Mathers' on Wednesday, Jan. 19, when a large number of ladies -was present, and a good meetins: was the result. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Watson of Saugeen Junction were recent visitors at Wilfred and Elmer Watson's. Mr. Jim Milne has started teaching the piano and has quite a number of pupils. Abr. Wm. Aldcom made a business trip to Hanover on Saturday. 8TH LINE. ARTEMKSIA Miss Mabel Williams has returned home after spending the past few months with her uncle, Mr Oliver Tur- ner, and family. Miss Mary Hopper has gone to the city to spend the winter with her bro- thers, Em. and Charlie. Mr. and Mrs. Orr of the Toronto Line, visited with their daughter, Mrs. Alex. Cameron. We are sorry to report Mr. Bert ROCK MILLS Mr. and Mrs. John WicV(ens of Kimberley, visited recently with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Pedlar. Mr. and Mrs. Allie McLean, of Priceville, visited on Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. Smith. Miss Mabel Betts is spending a few days at Proton and attending the spec- ial meetings in the Bible School there. Unity United Farm Women's Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Frank Genoe, Eugenia, on Wednesday, Feb. 2. Visitors are welcome. Meeting a^ 2 p.m. Mrs. W. J. Newell and two daugh- ters, Florence and Marjorie, visited recently with her parents, Mr. and Mirs. Thomas Betts. Service will be held at the home of Mr. C. Newell next Sabbath even- ing. Mr. Carl Stoddart of the east back line is visiting with his sister, Mrs. Herb. BeUs. Mrs. Lewis Pedlar received the sad news last week of the death of her aunt, Mrs. George Julian. We ex- tend our sympathy to the bereaved relatives. Teamsters are making good use of the fine sleighing, by hauling lumber and sawlogs. The logs are coming in to the Durham Furniture Company yards here very fast. Cars are still running on the County road here. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Meldrum, of Magee ill at time of writing, but hope portlaw, visited one evening last week ROD AND GUN. While Jack Miner is well -known for his interest in the breeding and con- servation of wild fowl, comparatively few know of a remarkable farm al- most in the suburbs of Toronto, where all varieties of wild geese and other water fowl are being bred. This in- teresting place forms the subject of one of the articles in the newly pub- lished February issue of Rod and Gun and Canadian Silver Fox News, in which George Hebden Corsan Sr. tells how he raises the wild i^eese on his farm at Islington. The arWcle is well illustrated. The contents of the issue include many fine stories of hunting and fish- ing. The regular departments relat- ing to angling, guns and ammunition and the outdoors, contain a great deal of good information on their par- ticular subjects. Within the cover of this issue, is in- cluded Number 2 of Canadian Silver Fox News which justifies the promise shown in the first appearance. Some important phases of fox farming are dealt with in the many articles. Rod and Gun and Silver Fox News is published monthly by W. J. Taylor Limited, Woodstock, Ont. to hear of a speedy recovery. Miss Christie visited over the week end with friends in Dundalk. Mr. Court Smith is suffering from an attack of quinsy. Mrs. Wili Magee is again able to be out after her recent illness. Miss Claribel Fenwick and friend, spent the week end with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fen- wick. CEYLON the past Brampton George Arrowsmith left week to visit friends in and Toronto. Mr3. Marshall, babe and daughter, Stella, visited with friends at Chats- worth last week. Mrs. Wilfred Snyder and babe, of Toronto, are visiting with her father, Mr. D. D. McLauchlan. Mrs. Hayes of Durham is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Allie Muir. Mr. and Mr. Will Walker of Eugenia visited at Mr. S. Hemphill's the past week. Mr. Robert Cooper on the 4th had the misfortune while cutting wood to come in contact with the saw, injuring his arm. Dr. TurnbuU was called and attended to the injured member. Master Tommie Banks spent the week end with his cousin. Master Charlie McWilliams. at the latter's parental home here. A number in this community have cut wood with the buzz saw recently. Mr. Will Robertson spent the week end at his parental home. Misses Lorna Chard and Annie Rob- ertson, students at Flesherton High School, spent the week end at their parental homes, Collingwood gravel. FEVERSHAM The annual meeting of the Osprey Farmers' Milling Co. was held on Tuesday, Jan. 18, in the Orange Hall here, and passed off quietly. Two new directors and one of the old were elec- ted by acclamation. The present di- rectors are: Messrs. Fred Spofford, John Hudson and Em. Hawton. Ihe Chairman of the old Board of Direc- tors, Mr. Geo. Ross, resigned after a number of years' service. Mr. Geo. Alister has been Sec-Treas. for a number of years, and' the Company is in a prosperous condition, paying 20 per cent, dividends with no liabilities. Mr. Neil Plummer of Calory, Al- berta, is visiting with his mother and sister and other friends at Gibraltar in Collingwood Township. Mrs. W. H. Henderson visited with her daughter, Mrs. Frank Curran, at Riverview. Mrs. Curran returned home with her on Wednesday last and visited with friends for *a few days. Miso Pearl Sornberger, who has been telephone operator here for some time, is away on holidays. Miss Millie Coulthard, nurse in training at Durham Hospital, visited with her parents over the week end. Mrs. Donaldson is visiting v.-ith her granddaughter, Mrs. Forsyth,, in Owen Sound. * Miss Minnie Moffat, R. N., i-$ visit- ing with her sister in Preston. KIMBERLEY THE VALLEY CORNERS More than 25,000 rural homes in Ontario are now enjoying the advan- tages of electric lights. Sheriff Wilson of Grey County, who is a "live wire," has been re-elec- ted a member of the Executive Committee of the Ontario Tourists' Association. You are Just as Old Fashioned as the Jewellery You Wear! Bring or send idl^our old out-of-date Jewellery and we will have it made over in the very Latest ^ ^ Styles. We have had a few very cold days, but at time of writing this it is some- what milder. The contract on the valley road has commenced and is in fuJl swing. Messrs Thos. Hall and Gordon Wil- son are falling trees towards the river. Mr. Albert Press of Clarksburg is viisting his son, Charles, for a few days. Mr. William Louis of thts vicinity has gone to Clarksburg to spend the winter •with friends there. â- ^ Mr. John Press's children have started to the Kimberley school. Mr. Chas. Camack's little son has been very ill, but we are glad that he has recovered. MAXWELL Miss Sadie McLeod visited the past week with relatives at Rob Roy. Miss Shirley Buckingham of Dun- dalk spent the week end at her par- ental home here. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ross visited wth their daughter, Mrs. M. N. Nichols, at Dundalk. Quite a number from here attended Flesherton skating rink last Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Esland visited at Mr A. McLeod's on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. L. Poole and son spent Sunday at Mr. J. L. Morrison's. The Osprey U.F.Y.P.O. met at the home of Mr. Geo. Ross Friday last. .'^ program consisting of songs, reci- ta'-ons and readings was given, after which lunch was served. EUGENIA IN MEMORIAM Large old-f ashione d wedding rings re-mode!tf d ; diamonds re-mount- ed in the newest settings. If you have any old stones that you would like valued bring them in and we will give you an esti- ihate of their worth. W. A. Armstrong & Son Established 1889 MELDRUM â€" In loving memory of otir dear uncle, George, who passed a-way January 27th, 1926; also uncle Jack, who passed away at Denver, Colorado, 1926. They had natures you couldn't help loving, And hearts that were purer than gold. And to those who knew them and lov- ed them, Their memory will never grow cold. Hilliard, Meldrum&Clifford LeGard IN MEMORIAM MELDRUM â€" In loving memory of George Meldrum, who died Jan. 28. 192(?. We watched him suifcr day by day; It caused us bitter grief To :-ee him slowly pine away^ And could not give relief. Not dead to xti, we loved him dear; Not lost, but gono before. He lives with us in memory still. And will forever more. Sadly missed by his sister, C. Pedlar and Family. Mr. A. F. Pedlar had Mr. Robert Purvis with his buzz saw, cutting wood on Friday of last week. Others are making preparations for doing likewise. John Park has been home from Flesherton High School the past week or so, laid up with the cold. Mrs. Andrew Graham and son. from the West, who are on a visit to Onta- rio, visited relatives in this vicinity Mrs. W. E. Walker is spending a fortnight with friends in Toronto. A%'e are pleased to hear that Mrs. P. Munshaw is improving in health. Mrs. Robert Purvi-3 is visiting with her son, Edwin, and other friends, in Toronto. Mr. W. E. Walker and mother spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W, Gordon and family. Mi's. David Genoc, East Mountain, accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Ed. Hillock, of Maxwell, ha'3 gone to Col- !in,<Twood to undergo an operation. Arpyle Martin, who has had a bad rold the ;iast w^eek, has been unable to attend school for a fev,- days . Mrs. Carnct Masee. Sth line, vis- :t?d her sister, Mrs. Alex. Hoy, rec- ently. On Wednesday the ratepayei's of the section mrt to elect trustees for hall and grounds. The financial re- port showed $37 in the treassry. The trustees elected are: Messrs J. T. Ab- ercrombie, A. E. Ellis, Fred Wickens, Myles, Mrs. W. T. Ellis, the latter being the secretary. We understand that Mr. Thos. Soul ha'3 sold his farm near the village to Mr. Robt. Chard of Flesherton. We are glad to have Mr. and Mrs. Chard with us but are sorry to lose Mr. and Mrs. Soul and family. Mr. S. S. Burritt is making his rounds visiting the schools in the east half of the township this week. Mrs. Otto Baker and children visit- ed her mother, Mrs. Ferguson, and other friends over the week end. Alfred Graham has returned from the north and is working on the east mountain. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Graham and babe, accompanied by their uncle, Mr. Robt. Blair and daughter, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Graham. Monday evening in the Community Memorial Hall the Library Associa- tion met to elect the board of man- agement for 1927. The following were appointed: Messrs. J. T. Aber- crombie, Ralph Stafford. Fred Ellis, Mrs. W. T. Ellis, Mrs. A. E. Myles, Mr. Saul Fawcett, Mrs. R. Ellis Mrs. J. J. Burritt and Mrs. D. k. Graham. The r.fifcers are: Chairlady, Mrs. W. T. E!:is; Sec-Treas., Ralph Stafford; Libra ian, Mrs. S. S. Burritt. Lib- rary ; ours Saturday p.m. from 7 to 9. The f ?s are 60c. per year. At pres- ent tl. -re are about 40 books in the library. We "hould have good car roads next SI' nmer as men and teams are busy p; tting on gravel between here and the power house, also north from the new gravel pit on the valley road. Miss Justina Ellis spent the week end with Flesherton friends. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Risk and Jean visited Mr. Ward last week. Mrs. Jas. Ward, Miss Ella and Mas- ter Clifford visited Mr and Mrs Haw- kins on Sunday. Miss Villa Ward spent a day with her aunt, Mrs. Harvey, of Markdale. A successful dance was held in the Hall on Friday evening. The W. I. of Kimberley will give their play "Mrs. Jones Entertains the Institute" in the Memorial Hall on Wednesday, February 2n* BEAVER VALLEY WILD LIFE. P. V. M., writing from Eugenia, says : I am pleased to give the informa- tion that a beaver or two could be seen during the summer, and ocrr.'*- ionally yet, from the top of the I - genui Falls, disporting themselv » in fce pool below, a- distance of Vi feet. It has been an added interest to the many visitors who came to our little village. The beavers seem to be quite at home, as the environment is wild and rugged enough to suit their wild nat- ure. Only the most robusr feel IB safe to descend the rocks and preci- pice, so the beavers are practically safe. We are afraid of some merce- nary creature trapping them before they multiply sufficiently to keep up the colony. In speaking of the wild life, I maj^ say that there are also numerous deer in the Beaver Valley. On New Year's Day one ran in front of my father's car, prancd around in the snow, and after jumping three feet above a wire fence, made off for the bush. Red foxes and rabbits are also abundant. If the wild life is properly protec* ted, there will be much enjoyment fo? everyone, especially from the cities, as everyone likes to see wild animals, I may say that the Beaver Valley is noted for its speckled trout, it bein^ able to exist in fairly large numbers in spite of the inroads made by man, and I think some special effort should be made to stock this and other stream-3 in the locality by creating small nurseries in every available place. MORE PARENTAL CARE NEEDED The tragedy in the movjfe theatre in Montreal on Sunday of last week calls attention to the fact that par- ental control and authority is not what it used to be. Home life has fallen down. Leaving aside the ques- tion as to the legality of children under 16 years of age attending the moving picture theatre, one wonders why in this age and generation children of tender years are so often: left to shift for themselves while their "father 3 are at the club or their mothers are attending some women's meeting discussing the best means of bringing up children. Prominent la- dies and gentlemen can make speech- es and hand out interviews that the present generation oL young people. are as fine as ever they were. We Rocky Saugeen, Vamey and Bun- i t>elieve they are; if they are, it is not essan have won their first round in ! because home life is as protective as ^, „ iv /^ T^ u .• T I " ''sed to be, or because a great the South Grey Debatmg League. ' i. u 4. i. \u «• * i many parents bestow as much i^ten- and are eager to tackle other clubs,; tion on their children asj^jfeftible. who. in turn, we hear, are exclaim-*; !_^^,r^-* mg, 'Lay on, Macduff! Advertise in The Advance BATES BURIAL-CO. FUNEFiAL SERVICE NEW MODERN FUNER.A.L PARLORS 122-124 Avenue Road, TORONTO Telephone: Klngsdale 4344 J. W. Bates. R. Maddocks. Mrs. J. McKechnie is the new President of the Durham Horticultu>- ral Society. TENDERS FOR TILE MOULDS. Tenders for the purchase of Tile Moukb now owned by the Township cif Osprey, will be received by the un- dersigned up to and including Febru-- ary Uth. 1927. There are four mou'ds of the following sizi?s: 10, 15. 18 and 20 inch. The pui-ehaser mu-.st he a resident of tl»e above nai'icd Township, and will be given the privilege of supplying the Tow^l- i ship with cement tile, provide*"! tiicy are made at a reasonable price. â€" H. G. BURKE. Clerk. ETprly o^is iv.or'iir.g' last v.'Ofi\ tiio caretaker of the nostol'ficc at H.irris- ton, Joseph Frisch, saw a large- black object on the top of a snow bank, near that place. Joseph feared it was a bear, but he risked a kick on it, when up popped a huge black rabbit. Jos- eph should have a care; next thing 'lo'll have to solve the problem of a white horse ai'd a red haired girl, feci simultaneously. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Mary Gnllo- ' wr,y (nee Minnie LeGard) who died January 4th, 1926. 1 We often think of days gone bv, ', V'hon we were all tosetJier, The shadows o'er our lives are cast. Our loved one's gone forever. Ai wo loved her, so we miss her; In cur memory she is near; Loved, remembered, loriRed for always Bringing many a silent tear. â€"Sister Hattie. HOUSE OF DUALITY GROCERIES We carry a full line of FRESH Groceries CONJ^ECTICxNERY Neilson's Fancv 6<: Bulk Chocolates Patterson's Bars -- Tiv their WILD FIRE ICE CREAM BRICKS always on hanq FLOUR &EED Purity, Royal Household & Five Roses, Bran, Shorts, Screenings, Rolled Oats, Oat Chop, Barley Chop, Cracked Corn, Wheat, & Corn SALT Barrel and Sacks Store closed Tues. and Thur. W. J. STEWART ^ SONS Floiir, Feed. Seeda, Grocerie* antl Confectionery Flesherton