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'-â- % *. ®()je /kslj^trton aitiatict Vol. 48 No. 23 Fle«kerton Ontario. November 28. 1928 W. H. Thurtton & Son. Propci«t»ri: ^az X.* . w- VICTORIA CORNERS Priceville W.M.S. Winter seems to bi> liere in earn- est. Wheelins: and sleighing are very good. Can run, but sometimes take to the ditch, but no real damage has been done yet. Snow 1»IU quietly, but incessantly. I George Best is in Toronto, attend- ing the winter fair. I Robt. Ludlow was home from Brampton over the week end. | Ren Aeheson secured a position in Toronto. I I BOX SOCIAL A box social and dance will be held in the Orange Hall, Orange Valley, on Friday, December 7th, under the aus- pices of L.O.L. 609. Admission 25c., ladies with boxes free. Program to Le provided. â-  Read The Advance '^mall Advts." The monthly meeting of the W. M. S. of St. Columba Church, Price- ville, was held at the home of Mrs. Sam MacDermid. The meeting op- ened by singing a hymn with Mrs. Allie Muir presiding; Mrs. Lauchie MacArthru read the scripture and Mrs. F. McKinnon led in praye'-. After the minutes and other bus- iness, the Treasurer gave an encour- aging report. Another hymn was sung and Mrs. Muir gave a very In- teresting talk on the Jerusalem Con- ference. The Watch Tower on the same subject was read by Anna Shortreed. Mrs. D. G. MacLean read a very interesting paper on the mission in Toulon. Another hymn was sung and all repeated the Lord's Prayer. A dainty lunch was then served by Mrs. MacDormid, assisted by A. Shortreed and Mrs. McKinnon. EUGENIA ^CLOCKS hone THIS YOUNG LADY'S JOB is to "cloclc" the telephone service. She sits there w:t;i her decimeter stop watch and measures t > tenths of a second the time tal:cn to complete a call. Other "ciockers" record the errors made, the speed with whicli "trouble" is re- paired, all the items of telephone efficiency. If speed and efficiency are not constantly on the climb these are the people who know it first and then there is a grand hunt to find out what's gone wrong. It is a good game. It gets results. That is why your telephone ser\-es you better this year than it did last year, and next yccr -.vi'.I scrv-e yon better than now. Tli.it ii why it h-s contribut- ed its share to Canadian prorjress. FOR EXAMPLE, seven years ago the aver- age interval from the time you lifted your telephone receiver until the operator answered v,-as 5.1 seconds. Today the docker finds the interval cut to 3.7 seconds. Tomorrow it will be still less. Seven years ago there were 95 slow calls iri every 1,000â€" a stow call being one in which the operator takes ten seconds or more to answer. Today there are only 53 in every thousand. The number of errors of all kinds has been reduced from 40 in every l.OCO calls to 16, which is over ninety-eight per cent perfect. FIVE YE.\RS AGO you ran 27 chances in every 1,000 calls of getting the wrung num- ber. That is down now to 13 chances in 1,0C0, or nearly 99 times out of the 100 right. There are only two chances in a thousand now that you will be cut off. There were five chances in a thousand, five years ago. There used to be eight times in a thousand calls when you would break in on somebody else's conversation. Now there are only two such double connections per thousand. THERE ARE "^LOCKERS" at work in other directions' too and here are some of the things they have recorded. The time taken to repair "trouble" on a line now has been cut to one-third of the time taken five years ago. The time taken to install a new telephone used to be three hours and forty-five minutes. It has been cut now to one hour and forty-five min- utes. That means something in hours saved, with 139,000 telephones installed in Ontario and Quebec this year. PRETTY GOOD results. But the docker isn't satisfied. Nobody in the telephone business is ever satisfied with today's mark. The system to- morrow must always be better to keep pace with the Canada of tomorrow. \ fttbUdud hv Tk« B»a TtUvhvxt Compmmt of CoiMrfa to Ml torn wfMtftMf abami Ou ttUpkone bu tim m t tad On jMOpi* fa «L The Ladies' Aid of ths Umted Church are preparing an old fahsion- ed social to be held in th" basement of the church on Friday e^fening, December 7th. There wi'l be games contests, etc., also lunch will be provided. Mrs. R. Park received the sad news that her brother-in-law, Mr. Thomas Bruce of Santa Monica, California, had passed away on Nov- ember 17, following an operation at hand. We |ext<^nd our sympathy to the Park and McLachlan families. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Large, Miss Beth and Mr. Kenneth and friend of Niagara Falls spent the week end with Mrs. Large's father, Mr. Peter Munshaw. Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Morgan and Master Douglas visited a few days in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Cardwpll Graham ac- companied by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Campbell visited Walkerton friends on Sunday. Miss Selena McDonald is visitin? relatives in Toronto and attending the Rojral Winter Fair. R^ve Cameron attended County Council in Owen Sound . Miss Agnes Thompson, aunt of Mr. Chas. Martin of this place passed to her Eternal Home on November 23rd, at the home of her sister, Mrs. Chas. Woodruff, Long Beach, Calif. She was around 90 years of age. She sold her household effects and her property in Owen Sound about a year ago and departed to live in California. No further particulars to hand at time of writing. We extend our sympathy to the relatives of the deceased. Sir Winter has been with us the past week. It looks as if he will stay with us too. j Henry Piper Passed Suddenly on Sat. CEYLON The Citizens of this community were greatly shocked when the news became known that Mr. Henry Piper had passed away about 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 24th, at his home here, after only about two days illness, death being due to Yraemia. Dr. Carefoot of Mark- dale was called on Friday morning not improving any early Saturday morning Dr. B. Jamieson of Durham was called, but to no avail and he passed away on Saturday aftemoos. The deceased was bom about 74 years ago and lived practically ali his life in this community. About eleven years age he moved from his farm to the cosy home, which he built in this village. He was kina, large hearted neighbor and a friend to all, and was held in the highes esteem by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances who regret to learn of his passing. He is sur- vived by his sorrowing wife, on* daughter, Laura (Mrs. Luther Tor- rey) of Lauriston, and one son, Roy on the homestead to whom is ex- tended the deepest sympathy of ev- ery one. The funeral takes place this Tuesday at 2 p.m. to Flesherton Cemetery. A full account will be given next week. FEVERSHAM (Last Week's Items) The weatht^- has changed fron rain to snow on Monday and quite a heavy fall of snow is coming. Mr. and M.s. Hugh Fenwick have moved to Flesherton. and Mr. ant. Mrs. Harold Fenwick have moved to the farm, lately vacated by them. Miss E. Heron of Toronto is visit- ing with her sister, M-s. Colquette at present. Miss Mary Speer visited with Mrs. Wilbert Poole last week. Miss Carrie Kemahan is visiting with her sister, Mrs. Jas. Legate a: Gibralter, near Coinllgwood. Miss Mabel Ross of Maxwell spent a day with Miss Margaret Hawton last week. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Smith spen* last week with their daughters, Mrs. D. Cameron. Mr. C. H. Smi'fi, who has beca manager of the Bank of Toronto here for the past six years has been moved to Wyoming, and we wish Mr. and Mrs. Smith continued health ana prosperity in their new home. A number of our young people at- tended a shower at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Tyler on Friday night who have lately been married and taken up housekeeping. All who attended report a pleasant evening in games and dancing. The presents were numerous and usefuL j Sunday visitors at Mr. .-V.. L. Hincks'. 1 Mr. Graham returned home after I spending some time visiting friends 1 in Toronto. j Miss .â- \nna Mary McLean and Miss '. Margaret McFarlane spent the week i end in Toronto, the latter remaining ' for the winter months. Mr. Angus McArthur has purchas- , ed a new Ford .sedan. Mr. Ray McLean spent a few days , in Detroit. I Mr. and Mrs. .Arthur Richardsoa and Miss Ethel of Swinton Park Sun- ] dayed at Mr. Alex. Carson's. I To-night everybody is planning on ! having a big feed at the fowl sup- per in the hall. I Miss Jelly of Shelbume is visiting j her sister, Mrs. Ray McLean. I Don't forget the Sunday School ' Christmas Entertainment in the hati ; on December 21. Keep that da:e i in mind. Rev. and Mrs. Corry and family ' visited on Friday night at Mr. Dave ; Hiacks'. IMPOSES FINE PRICEVILLE (Last Weak's Items) Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pipher and Mrs. Whitten of Toronto attended the funeral of the late Mr. Welling- ton Graham last week. There waa a wreath from friends and neighbors which was not mentioned. We are sorry these omissions were made. Ut. and Mrs. Calvin Boyce and two sons and Mr. and Mrs. Laurie Betts of New Liskeard were visit- ors with Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Camp- bell and family recently. Mr. and Mrs. E. Partridge and family have moved to the Boyce house near the post office on main street. We neglected to mention in last week's items that Mr. R. Gordon of Toronto had moved his family from the Jamieson house in the suburbs to Mr. George Graham's house. There arc a number of vacant houses in the village at. present. Mr. and Mrs. Roy MaeMillan and daughter of Markdale spent Thanks- giving with Mrs. Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Donaldson nnd of West Toronto visited for a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wil- liams. the teachers and pupils received a letter of gratitude fro T" " former ter -her. Miss Mildred Johnston, ol Portlrw, for the flowers sent during her illness vv-ith felood poisoning Messrs P. Munshaw, W. E. Morgan nr.d E. Proctr- hav,> returned home from t^'' nor':'i. ^ach one was suc- cessful in securing an "antlered beauty." The teacher and pupils have com- menced to practice for the annual Christmas concert. We wish them every success. Miss Johnston of Po^tlaw visited over the week end with the Misses Muriel piH Mae CrftTuthers. Mrs. Walker Sloan has returned home from Waterdown, after a visit with relatives there. ENGENIA PUBLIC SCHOOL 5th Class - Kathleen Pedlar*. Gladys Williams*. Sr. 4thâ€" Lucy t>IcDonalA*, Belva Gcnoe*. Evelyn RWwbotham*. Mamie Kerton*, Phyllis Graham, Lloyo Genoe*. ^ „. . Sr. 3rd-^ernice Campbell'. Ar- gyle Martin, Vemice Fawcett. Isa'oei Rowbotham, Ronald Middleton', Earl Russell, Teddie Campbell, Rutn Russell*. Annieta Turner, Herbie Jr. 2ndâ€" Nancy Middleton*, Veria Gcnoe, Freddie Partridge. Jr. 1 â€" Douglass Morgan, Hazel Turner, Ileen Russell*. Jean Tudor', Lottie Graham. Percy Graham, Leone Duckett Sr. Primer- Reggie Fawcett, Ev- eyln Campbell*, Rody Gordon, Rut:i Gordon. Jr. Prime^-Winneta Martin. Ed- na Partridge*, Carmel Martin. Those marked * were present er- ery day of the month. Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Cook ard i^". W. J. Cook of Elbordale visitivj at' R. Cook's the past week. Mr. Melville Dunlop of Wiarton called on his aunt. Mrs. John Ken- nedy the past week, the winter fair in Toronto last wee!t. Mr. Finlay McRae of j is visiting with his uncle, Mr. Geo.| -Arrowsmith and family. \ Mr. Raney, who is emlpoyed on tha C. P. R. spent the week end wi:Ii his wife and little daughter, who â€" â-  visiting with heir parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. MePhail. Messrs Will H. and Joseph Hemp- hill of Toronto visited their uncle Mr. S. Hmphill on Sunday. Mrs. S. Osborne of Kimberley vis- ited the first of the week with Mrs. J. L. Mc Mullen and actjrapanied Mr. Malcolm Ferguson to Caledon to visit friends. Mr. J. B. Cummin^ of Oshawa at- tended the funeral of th-i late Sir. H. Pipfr on Tuesday. Wo-d was receivci! on Monday af- ternoon that Mrs. Madill. widow ofi the late Mr. David MaJill had p.is- sed away at the home of her onIy| son, Everett after a 1 mir illness. She was in her 66th year and bef.ire n-iE.rriaere was Mis.s Hen-ietta Joim-' fton of near Dunlrlk. She ca;Tie to this v'llaee n hrlA-i rnd resided for a number of years with her husband, who was in ihe implsirient busines.- here and to whora on3 son was bom.; The body was b â- dU'riit by motor c^n Tuesday to .Ma- 'ii!i'.ii> where service was held in Christ Churi-h at :: p.ri..' sfter which she was laid to rest in Markriale Cer,>ote"y. Frie:iils here extend Sympathy ta her cnly son .ird relatives. j Police Magistrate Creasor, of Owen i Sound, held court here in which two local cases were disposed of. Sam I Goldman was charged with having in i his possession unprime furs. Plead- â-  ing guilty, was fined $20 and costs. A ' charge of obstructing an officer in connection with the above case was laid against Mrs. Golr^man. She strongly denied the charge, but the magistrate imposed a fine of flOO and costs. â€" Dundaik Herald. This Monday morning is very wintry looking and there's enough ' snow fo- gfood sleighing. Miss Jewel Mc.A.rthar has gone to Toronto to secure a position. ; Mr. and Mrs. .A.. L. Hincks were the guests of Dr. and Mrs. Milne on Thursday night I Mr Murray MaeMillan returned home after spending a week in To- ronto. ! The bridge on the town line is now completed and is alright to travel ' over. ! Mr. and Mrs. .\llie McLean were ' ^/^Up-to-date ^SERVICE AT ALL TIMES FLE3HERT0N BARBER SHOP G. H. WRIGHT, Prop. I t ♦ Bates Burial Co. 122-124 Avenue Road TORONTO Phone: Klngsdale 4344 J. W. Bates. R. Maddocks. â- *-^<••x♦♦<-^♦<-M~x•<•♦<-K•^^M<-:~»<-:~>^.^.^^-M-^^.^^ ENGAGCMENT Mr. and Mrs. W. J. B.^nty, Mark- dale. Ontario, anrounce the engage- ment of their only daughtsr. Jar- oueline Florenc" Theresa, to Mr. Clifford Glenn McGfo, vouns-est son of Mrs. McGee and the late Mr. J. J. McGee, Flevnertc.n. Ontario. The mar-iage to take place ear^.y in De- cember. The merchants andothers are a- gain standing behind the fund to supply the candies to the kiddies on^ their big day. / **^ousie of (^ualitp" XMAS CAKE SPECIAL Seedless Raisings, 2 lbs. tor 22c. Putfcd Raisins, 2 lbs. for 26c Wiiencia Raisins, with seeds, 2 lbs. for 25c. Currents, 2 lbs. for 32c Figs, 3 lbs. for 27c Dates, per pound He. Walnu-ts, per pound 49c Almonds, per pound .•; 52c Icing Sugar. 3 lbs. for 26c W. J. Stewart & Sons FleshertoD, Phone 46 Ont. ^ ' DUNCAN'S HARDWARE >»»»»»»»»»»0* » »'»» » » •»*<-J-S-C-8->«8«*<-»**«<-**« Taco Ranges I Empire Furnoia NOTICE Pleasing and handsome in appearance. Large perfect baking oven. Clean dust proof wanning closet Large fuel saving fire box Dual pipe damper .. E-xtremely satisfactory QUEBEC COOKERS ' â€" : Hot air circulator : â€" ;The pipeless furnace principle that draws the cold air from the iluor, heats it as it passes upward and discharges it in volumes, suf- ficient to heat the home from four to seven rooms i*s.. STOVE BOARDS, PIPES, QUEBEC HEATER ELBOWS, ETC. , .^_ »M7 We. the undersigned have separ- ated the farm from the store busi- ness. All accounts must be settlea by December 1st. 1928. â€" W. J. STEWART & SONS FRANK W. DUNCAN PHONE 54 â- Â»â™¦Â»Â»Â»Â»Â»Â»â™¦Â»>»»»»<' ♦♦»o »♦»»»»♦»♦♦ «♦♦♦♦*♦♦«*♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦•; â- Â»Â»â™¦â™¦â€¢>•>•>•>>♦♦»»»»»» »'»♦♦