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THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1931 > i Local and Personal Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Patton oi Toronto spent the holiday in town. Be a member of East Grey Agri- cultural Society for $1.00. Mr. Jeff Thistlethwaite of Toron- to is a caller in town this Wednesday. Mrs. Sam Semple of Markdale vis- ited with Mrs. Geo. Johnson recently. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Kennedy spent the week end at Dungannon. Mr. and Mrs. Wes Armstrong were in Toronto the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Hawken were in Toronto the first of the week. Mr. Wm. Cargoe of Markdale was :a caller in town on Monday. Miss V. Nicholson spent a couple of days this week in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Hickling spent the past week in Toronto. Mr. Kenneth McKee of -Toronto spent the holiday with his parents on the 4th line. Mr. Geo. Owler of Toronto spent the past week end with his parents nero. Mr. Ed Patton visited in Toronto ov htreepwe kbecre over the week end. The duck hunting season opens for hunters in the section on Monday next, September 14th. Mirs Mary McTavish is spending a corple of weekj with her broMier.-. at Oshawa. Messrs Jack Dow and Murray Wat- son oi' Toronto holidayed in town over the holiday. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Preston arc holidaying at Mount Hope and Niag- are F?.lls. Mr. Mauri. e Wright and Miss Hazel Shunk of Toronto spent the week end with the former's parents here. Misses Mabel and Ethel Kield of Toronto spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Fie!.'.. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Munro and two sons of Detroit called on Mr. and Mrs. John Wright last week. Mrs. Thos. Brady of Toronto is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs-. John Wright. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart McTavisii and son of Oshawa spent Labor Day at the former's parental home. Mr. and Mrs. Allan Cameron and Horse Racing Features The Flesherton Fair Flesherton fall fair is being held this year on Friday and Saturday 'of next week, September 18 and 19, wijh the big day on the last date. The feature events of the day are the horse races sponsored by the Flesh- erton Driving Club for which the prize money has 'been increased over last year. Horce race's this year are proving more popular with the crowd than ever and some fast horses have promised to come for that date. Lov- ers of horses should not miss these races. The track has been dragged and it will be in first class shape for fair day. The school children's parade is to form up at the market square at 1:30 p.m. and fine prizes are being award- ed $6, $5, $4, $3, $2. Only thos students who are in the parade will be allowed to enter the grounds free. As always the midway will again prove to be the popular spot with the many concsssion-s that will be on the grounds. A place of fun and frolic. A grand concert will be held both fair nights by a play to be presented by the Flesherton Dramatic Club en- tiSed "When a Feller Needs a Friend". This is a sidesplitting after-the-war comedy that is full od' laughter and fun from beginning to end and should prove more popular than the succt^s of last year. Make an effort to attend the concert Friday John Bemrose, 18, Killed When Car Overturned on Townline John Bemrose, aged 18 years, son of Thomas Bemrose of Osprey town- ship, was almost instantly killed on Wednesday evening of last week in an auto accident which occurred on the townline between Osprey and Art- emesia. The injured were taken to the home of Mr. Frank Seeley, close by, and Dr. J. E. Milne of Flesherton and Dr. Carr-Harris of Maxwell were quickly on the scene rendering aid. Dr. F. Martin, coroner of Dundalk, was call- ed to the scene af the accident and Bemrose, with his sister, Marie, was ' alter a jury was empannelled anil riding in the rumble seat of a Font roadster, driven by Albert Orr of To- ronto, when the car swerved after hitting a sharp pitch in the road. It careened to the left side of tthe nar- ow road then to right overturning into the ditch, skidded on its side and finally righting itself, stopped facing the way it had come. It is supposed viewed the body the remains were taken to Long's undertaking parlors at Feversham. Dr. Martin decided that an inquest was necessary, which will meet at Dundalk, this Friday, September llth at 8 p.m. The late John Bemrose was borr. on the farm on which he resided until the time of his death, 5 1 :: miles east that the deceased met his death when ! of Flesherton and was the 'sldest he was partly thrown out of the car, son of Mr. Thos. Bemrose and tfie which fell on his head.fracturing the late Mrs - Bemrose, who predeceased skull. Mary Bemrose suffered severe injuries to her face, the lower lir lim two years ago last August. Beside? his sorrowing father he leaves to being pulled away from the jaw, sand mourn two brot 1 and seven sisters, and gravel embedded in her face, be- all residing at h'j...j except Dorothy, sides other cuts and bruises. In the who is employed in Toronto- front seat with Orr was James Mc- Nurney and Annie Bemrose, the for- mer receiving a cut above the eye and the latter bruises to the muscle? of her back, while Orr was badly shaken up. Orr had been visiting friends in the The funeral took place on Saturday morning, the cortege leaving the home at 8:30 a.m. for Stayner Roman Cath- olic church, where mass was solemn- ized by Rev. Father Corrogan and Uic remains were then laid beside those of his mother. The pallbearers were I'HANKSGIVING OCTOBER 12th. Thanksgiving Day will be celebrated this year on October 12. Official announcement of the pasing of an order-in-council to this effect was made this morning. The necessary proclamation will be issued shortly. Fixing of a date by order-in-council for the observance of Thanksgiving Day separate from Armistice Day or what is now known as Remem- brance Day under a bill passed at the last session of Parliament is a departure from the former practice. While Remembrance Day will be Com- memorated each year on Novembei 11, the separate date for observance of Thanksgiving Day will be fixed each year by order-in-council. The light honey crop in Ontario has finally turned out to be much less than was estimated and it is doubtful now whether the total crop will reach two thirds of the normal figure. If any one has any doubt that there is a world business depression all he or she has to do is to read financial journals which show a great decline of movie stocks. With in the past year the attendance at the movies in both Canada and the United States shows a large falling off. When the amusement shows have a decline it is a sure sign there is a scarcity of provisions in the homes of: the patrons of the cheap shows. night, as there is sure to be a full ( nome of Mark Murphy, 8th line, Osp- house at the Saturday night present- rey at about nine p m ^ an/ , tne acd . at ' on - dent took place :'bcut a :nile from their home. At '.he time oi' the aucl- dent. Orr claims he was not travelling at an excessive speed. Bemrose passed away a few moments after the aecl- i dent, before the doctors arrived on the scene. Mr. McNurney i-s employ- ed as a farm hand by Mr. Mark Mur- phy. district and had called at the Bern- [boy friends of the deceased: rose home to take John Bemrose and I "hard, Ernest Radley, Dave McCull- his two sisters, Annie and Mary and James McNurney to a dance at the Streets Open Sept. 17 F'.esherton streets and all roads leading to town will be opened in time for the East Grey fall fair on ''- : .iy and Saturday, September 18 and 10. The barricades will be lifted D-- Thursday evening, September 17th and visitors to the fair will suffer no ^convenience in reaching the fail- grounds. The date for the official opening q the streets has not been decided as yet, but will be set to suit the convenience of Premier Geo. S. Henry, who has promised to be pres- ent for the event. ough, Osborne Franks, James and John Murphy. Many beautiful floral' tributes were presented by friends | of the family as a token of sympathy which is extended to them by the community and others. Friends and relatives who atU-nded the funeral from a distance \\vre:- his si-ster, Dorothy. Mr. and Mrs. \V. H. Bemrose and Mr. and Mrs. Russei), all of Toronto; James and Dan Madd- en and Mrs. Kennedy of Orr Lake, O.t. Car Spilled Occupants Caused by the blowout on a tire, causing the car to be ditched, Mrs. Dick Clark of Rock Mills suffered bruises and several cuts on her hip that required five stitches to close. The car a coupe was being driven by Mr. Geo. Park of Owen Sound, three children O f Toronto visited with ; brother of Mrs. Clark, and Mrs. El- Drove On Green Cement It takes all classes of people to make a world and this was shown in two instances last week. One per- son, in a trance or deliberately, walked up the freshly laid pavement two nights in succession. Then on Sat- urday night one man in a car, the license number of which was secured, drove his car on the freshly laitl :ument north of the village for a listance of nearly one hundred yards before he went back on the other half of the road. It took the fin- ishers until four o'clock Sunday morn- ing before the damage could be re- paired. Why any person would will- fully do such a trick is beyond us, but the lesson to him may be costly. her .sister, Mrs. Geo. father, Mr. H. Leg'ard. Jiohnson and This year the wild ducks in this wood Partridge who was also an cocu.pant \J!',en the tire went flat swerving the car into the ditch just ' *"' " ' east of Rock Mills school. It travelled locahty are fairly numerous and there _^ should be considerable hunting them thU fpll Mr. Jas. Milne of Owen Sound, brother of Dr. Milne of town, render- ed two fine solos in St. John's United Church Sunday evening. Misses Myrtle Kennedy of Toron- to arid Marguerite Kennedy of Tees- water spent Saturday with their brothers, W. G. and Jack. A.'ter next Monday the trout fish- erman is forced to reel up his line and store the pole inmoth balls until next yesr. Mr. E. J. Bennett left on Friday by motor for New York to meet 'his sister, Kathleen, who was returning after a two months' tour to Europe. Mr. Kendall Mitchell of Chicago motored over last week for his family j r who have been spending the past month with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Mit- chell. Rev. W. J. Scott returned to town last week after his vacation and a- gain occupied his position in the pul- pit of the United Church on Sun- da v. Mr. Vic Fowler of Detroit spent the wec-'.c end with Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Crossley. Master Charlie and M:-ss Verna Bowler returned with him after spending three months with th<-:r grandparents. Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Crossley on the holiday were:- Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Hamilton and two children and Miss Annie Gibson of Oakville, M;.;. Annie Campbell and John Matthews of Guelph r.ml Mv. Wm. Webb and Miss Ida G. Hcmbruf f of Georgetown. Mr. Cecil Cairns, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Cairns of Wadena, Sask.. and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Crcasley of town, accompanied Ahc- Canadian Chamber of Commerce as a special telegrapher to the iipvt> on their trip to Churchill, Flin Flon. Pr!"-c<? Ai'rvt, National Va-'k and other points. Cecil is cne of the best telegraphers in the employ o: r K R along: with two wheels in the ditch and the other* on the roadside fin- ally turning on its side. Twice it rebounded and the third contact with the ground caused the body to split open, throwing the occupants to the ground. Mrs. Clark fell on the glass from the broken window suffering deep cuts and severe bruises. Mrs. Partridge suffered bruises and shock and Mr. Park was uninjured. VANDELEUR Zealous worker.; in a cause are those who give their time to make you give their money. Still, when the cave man saw his Mr. and Mrs. Bob Smith of Hark- way spent the first of the week with Mr. and Mrs. Dane McGee. Miss Dorothy Hare of Markdale spent the week end with Miss Lilian Buchanan. Mr. Norman Martin accompanied by hi-3 mother and two sisters spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Lundy Johnson. Miss Jean Wright of Toronto spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wright. Mr. and Mrs. W. Freeman of Strat- ford and Mr. and Mrs. Wilson of Toronto were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. The.?. Freeman and family over the week end. Flesherton Women's Institute The Women's Institute met at the home of Mrs. H. Down, Wed. Sept. 2, 2 members and -1 visitors present The meeting opened by singing The Maple Leaf and repeating the Lord's , Prayer. The Doctor Fund of Tober- mory was much discussed, all were in sympathy and decided to raiseSlU toward the worthy cause. Mrs. H. Down donated $1. and it was arranged to hold a bake sale on Sept. 2t>. Mrs. Crosaley gave a fine paper on Wild Flowers. The meeting -los-nl by singing the National Anthem. Maybe it is tailed because a belt runs idle pulley. an idle rumor faster on Vie Safety Speed Economy are the three elements to be con- sidered when sending money . . . Whether it is sending money ten miles, or ten thousand miles ... a dollar or ten thousand dollars ... by mail, telegraph, cable or radio .. . . you will find The Canadian Bank of Commerce a most efficient and economical agency to use. State your wishes to any one of the HOO branches of The Canadian Bank of Com- merce. If. as frequently happens, it is necessary to withdraw money from your bank account to make the remittance, you fan complete the whole operation at one time. Your remittance will be despatched quickly, economically and with perfect safety, payable only to the person or firm you wish to receive it. THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE Capital Paid Up Reserve Fund 30 Million Dollars 30 Million Dollars CAS 6 SPECIAL TEA 35c Ib. Honey 75c LARGE I'AIL kids using bows instead of a club Miss Nina Hill of Orange Valley he probably wondered what the world visited her friend, Miss Dora Boland, was coming to. recently. Prices Slashed OUR NEW PRICES ON PURINA FEED Dairy Feed per cwt Cow Chow per cwt Piyf Chow ner cwt Steer Fatina per cwt Calf Chow per cwt T;... Lay Chow per cwt lOc PER I'.Ati LESS IX 5 Peas, Shorts, Screenings, $1 60 2 2 1 4 2 10 70 95 00 20 PRAIRIE ROSE FLOUR $2.25 Bag MEATS f ' ; FRESH and CURED Ken Kennedy's For Groceries Phone 37 Cromwell Clothes TAILORED TO YOUR IND1NIDUAL MEASURE 50 $22 OVERALLS S1.50 PAIR SHIRTS Real Good $1.00 EACH CAPS Ret;. S2 to $2.25 $1.50 10 p.c. Reduction on Ready to wear suits HAG LOTS Feed Flour. JAS. A. STEWART FLESHERTON Special Of f erin Week l ADIES' NEW FELT HATS FOR FALL WEAR Smart shapes reasonably priced Men's and Hoys' Wool Sweaters Men's and Hoys' \Yool Pullovers Ladies' and Misses' Wool Pullovers Children's Wool Jerseys New color combination! at new <* * lower price's HOLEPROOF SILK HOSIERY Xew Fall Colors dull finish service 1 and lig'ht weights full fashioned. All sizes, priced at $1, $1.25, $1.50 MEN'S ORDERED CLOTHING The new Fall Samples are ready for your inspection. Prices from $20.00 up. F. H. W. HICKLING FLESHERTON, ONTARIO