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'. THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23. 193t Curling Club Had Successful Year J. 0. Dargavel was re-elected Pres- ident of the Flesherton Curling Club at the annual meeting of the -share- holders held in the rink on Monday evening. Mr. Geo. McTavish was selected as Vice-President and Mr. F. H. W. Hickling again chosen as Sec- retary-Treasurer. For the first year operating the Club has done except- ionally well and the shareholders were delighted when a dividend of five per cent was declared on the year's oper- ations. Besides the above officers the Executive Committee was elected as follows:- W. G. Kennedy, G. Brack- enbury, J. Wright, M. Wilson, R. Pip- er, Dr. Murray, Auditors: W. Tur- ney and F. J. Thurston. A new water system has been in- stalled this fall and the floor of the rink greatly improved with sand and everything is now ready for the cold weaher so that ice making may com- mence. It is expected that the mem- bership of the club will increase this year. The membership fee was left at $8.00, the same as last year, with $2.00 being charged for non-playing members. At the close of the business meeting a vote of appreciation wa-s tendered by the shareholders to the President md Secretary-Treasurer for their un- '.I-ing efforts in bringing the rink sc successfully to the close of its first year. ENGAGEMENT r. \ Mr. and Mrs. Thomas N'ichol of Priceville announce the engagement of their daughter, Ena R., to Mr Emerson J- Bennett of Flesherton, the marriage to take place quietly the end of December. BORN SMITH In Markdale hospital on Wednesday, December 16, 1931, to Mr and Mrs. Fred W. Smith, a daughter The editor of the Teeswater News got himself into an uncomfortable place recently when he published a letter criticizing a play sponsored by Considerable discussion has taken place the past several weeks as tc the paving of the County roads in tht village of Flesherton and Markdale and the town of Meaford. A- statement was given by the County Road Super- intendent of the cost to the County of about $76,000, but it was n ot accur- ate as to the ultimate cost to the county. The provincial share and the shares of the municipalities whert the paving took place were to be taken from the amount. The figures supplied by the County Engineer in figuring the cost to each municipality shows that the total payment for cost of pavement would be $19,120 and the share of Osprey would amount to the sum of $1013.36, the payment of which would be spread over a period of 2o years. Artemesia's share of this ex- penditure would be approximate!} $1032.77. In comparison take the cost to the County of the black base pavement in the village of Dundalk. According to the engineer's figures the cost was $22,250 and the township of Osprey A-as obliged to pay $1179.25 and Art- jmesia's share would be approximately $1200. The County this year was fortunate in securing the paving at a cheapei price than ever before and we pay less than those who had the pavement laid County Paviog Work Win. Rutledge Died Friday At Timmins Word reached Mrs. Mary Jamieson of town on Saturday of the passing of her brother, Mr. William Rutledge. at Timmins, Ont., which occurred on Friday evening. He had been ill with pneumonia about four days, when he suddenly became worse and died on Friday evening. The late Mr. Rutledge was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Rutledge, pioneers of Artemesia town- ship. He was born at Flesherton 54 years ago and spent his early life in this community, leaving for Northern Ontario when quite a young man. He has made his home in the north since then and for some time had been re- siding at Timmins. In the summer he was employed by the Provincial Government as a fire ranger and was a pulpwood contractor during the win- ter months. The remain; arrived in Flesherton on the noon train accompanied by Mr. Geo. Jamieson, a nephew, Monday, and conveyed to the home of his sister, Mrs. Jamieson. The funeral took place the same afternoon at 2 p.m. Rev. W. J. Scott, pastor of St. John's United church conducting the service Interment took place in the family plot in Flesherton cemetery. The late Mr. Jamieson was unmar. - previous to this year. However I ied . He leaves to mourn four sis- the paving in the village and towns \ ters and one brother: Mrs. Isaac Tur- is now completed and the only county | ner of Winnipeg, Man-) Mrs j h pavement construction will be the re- 1 Mueller and Mr ^^ Rutledge ot Local and Personal Miss Clara Gray of the high school staff is spending her Christmas va- cation at her home in Toronto. Mr. Ros-a Smith is home from the Toronto Normal school for the Christ- mas vacation. D. McTavish and Son have a new model 1932 Chevrolet in their show- room at the present time. Veterinary College at Guelph is home for the holidays. Miss Ann Trimble of Kalamazoo, Mich., is spending a couple of weeks with her mother, Mrs. W. W. Trimble. t>r. and Mrs. E. C. Murray were in Toronto for a couple of days last week. Miss Rhoda Best of Toronto pre- sented her parent-s. Mr. and Mrs. R Best with a fine radio, as a Christmas Box. Mrs. Vern :":ssack and son of Cedarville, Mich., spent the past week with her mother, Mrs. W. WT Trimblo. Mr. Harry LeGard is spending Merry Christmas A green Christmas is something unusual in this portion of the Amer- ican continent. Elderly people here remember the days of youth when Yuletide brought frolics in the snow and the merry jingle of sliegh bells, with shouts of glory and gladness; skating, snowshoeing and various other kinds of winter spoi'u;. This year we appear to have moved to an- other climate, where the honk of the motor horn takes the place of sleigh bells and rain the place of glistening snow. However, we still have our Christmas trees, and stockings are as fashionable as ever. Then there are a few modern inventions which assist UR in having a joyful time at the Christmas season, such as radio and the telephone. We all have it in our power to make someone else happy, and this is the way to find happiness for ourselves. This is the spirit of Christmas. Try it. It is the sure way for making for ourselves a MERRY CHRISTMAS Investigation will follow a charge that the town of Cobourg lost $100,- 000 by not purchasing the Hydro Christmas with his son, Herb, and utilities tw y fiars a *- family at Pickering and visiting rel- atives in Toronto. The fall term in the public and A NEW PUZZLE CONTEST The Family Herald and Weekly Star have just announced a big British Lion Cgntest in which a most attract- ive list of prizes are offered for calculating the total of the figures forming a huge lion. It constitutes a most interesting game for every member of the Fam- ily and added to this is a generous list of cash awards. Our readers may :|ceive copies of the Lion and full details by addressing the Family Herald and Weekly Star, Montreal. high schools ended Tuesday afternoon, and will reconvene on January 4th for mainder of the Garafraxa and No. 10 highways. Why so much fuss over this year's paving should be raised against the towns and villages when the construc- tion is finished, is beyond us. Kimberley Poultry Show Had Large Exhibit Kimberley Poultry Association held their annual poultry show in the com- munity hall in that village on Wednes- day and Thursday of last week, when the hall was well filled with a great variety of birds. In fact it was the largest show held there for some years. H. C. Herrington of Durham the Women's Ir.s'.ltute. The ladies was awarded the cup for the best bird demanded to know the author of the in the show, winning with a fine Buff letter and tried to enlist the assist- ance of the county magistrate to com- pel the editor to divulge. Orpington cock. We had hoped to publish the prize winners this week, but space forbids. St. John's United Sunday school Mont Clair, N. J., Thos~ Strain oi j scholaP3 are Practising for their an- Porcupine and Mrs. Mary Jamieson j al entertainment New Year's night, of town, to who n much sympathy i; expressed in the loss of their broth- er. The pallbearers were: G. B. Welton. A. E. Bellamy, C. J. Bellamy, G. A The admission price has been reduced to 25 and 15 cents. The following teachers are home for Christmas: Jeanette Cargoe from Waldemar, Florence McFadden from McTavish, Dr. E. C. Murray and 0. ( Burketon, Laura Boyd of Athlone and W. Phillips. FLESHERTOX PUBLIC SCHOOL 4th Julia Ethel Burnett, Croft, Alex. Filshie j Mac Duncan, Nellie Thistlethwaite, Douglas Scott, Ruth Wolstencroft. Everett Croft, Fred Patton, Ella McRae, Helen RuttanJ Georgina McDonald and Helen Lov I were disposed of in about an hour equal, Winnis Graham. Marguerite | Bnd a half. All of the-se cases, nat- Dell Thurston of Toronto. A dance will be held in the Orange Hall, Eugenia, on Christmas night. Dec. 25, at 8 p.m., under the auspices of L. 0. L.. No. 1118. Admission: 25c, ladies with boxes free. Division court was held in town on Thursday morning last and 26 cases Last Minute Suggestions Why not come to our store, where you will get real courteous service, and let us help you with your Christmas list? During the Christmas season \ve have a special price on all our watches. FOR HIM Leather Belts, new designs : S 1 ' ^ Ingersoll Watches tronl ^'x Hard Collar Rags g-J{ Soft Leather Travel Slippers, reg. $3.7o g.JU Peii and Pencil Setts from |*g Cigarette or Card Dispenser $6.73 FOR HER Silver Tea Service 3 piece $15.00 Silver Candle Sticks from $~' Silver Tea Service 4 piece $18.0O Casseroles JJ'JO Beautiful Pearls from $1.00 Semi-Porcelain Tea Sett 15 pieces $3.50 Mantle Clocks from $10.00 Writing Paper from 25c to ?2.5O Hand Bags from $2.50 French Beaded Bags from $2.50 W. A. Armstrong & Son TeAvellers and Watchmakers Kl.KSHF.RTON' Croft, Jean Alexander. Sr. 3 Audrey McCracken, Rob- 1 erta Leavell. Ethel Dargavel. Burton! Bellamy, Betty McDonald, Jack Wel- ton, George Louck-3, Fred McTavish, Ben Leavell. Jr. 3 Doris Pedlar, Fred Gibson. Donald Scott, Bob Stuart., Tom Banks, Athol McKillop, Billie Henry, Doris Taylor, Muriel McMullen. Nor- man Loucks. 2nd Wesley McCracken, Evelyn Leavell, Jack McMullen, Marion Fil- shie, Cliff Littlejohns, Jack Loucks, Ben Bellamy, Dorothy Welton, Oly McDonald, Thelma Miller, Stewart McRae. Sr. 1 Dorothy Patton, Edna Croft, Joe Banks, Harold Graham, Eleanor Moody. Jr. 1 Iva Brown, Eldon Fisher, Ruth Turney, Laura Pedlar, Bernice Leavell, Florence Newell, Marjorie Thistlethwaite, Jim Thurston. Sr. Pr. Bob Banks. Evison Wil- son, Ethel Taylor, Irene Woods. Chas. Meggitt. Jr. Pr. Jean Duncan, Jack Ken- nedy, Jean McTavish, Beryl Wool. Doris Loucks, Marjorie Newell, Ar- lene Taylor, Teddy McCracken, Rub Meggitt. CAT UPSETS LANTERN BARN IS DESTROYED Ken. Kennedy. Speyside. eai Milton, found a fifty pound lynx in j cemetery, one of his traps. Three years ago a DIED HILL Patience Hill, widow of the late James Hill, at tht home of her daughter, Mrs. Millmer Turner, Kimberley, on Thursday, December 17th, 1931, aged 87 years. The fun- eral took place on Saturday, Decem- ber 18th, interment taking place in Flesherton cemetery. LITTLEJOHNS In Artemesia on Sunday. December 20th, 1931 Jessie Ann Melvin. widow of the late George Littlejohcs. aged 73 years. Deceased has been living with hei brother, Mr. Roderick McKenzie, foi a number of years and death camt very suddenly. The funeral took on Tuesday, December 22nd, inter- ment taking place in MarkJale I lynk was caught north of Brampton.j Read The Advance regularly. Greetings When a cat made a flying leap at a couple of sparrows, it upset a lantern in the barn of Donald Brown, at Glen Huron, on Thursday I of last week, and so rapidly did the j flames spread that in a short time the building was \.x>mpletely destroyed. Mr. Frown, who is an ex-Reeve of Nottawasaga Township, was doing the chores shortly after six o'clock, and had set the lantern on a plank while he threw down hay. Two sparrows were feeding nearby and were noticed by a cat which made a leap for them, knocking over the Ian- I ern. The coal oil ignited immedi- tely, and the flames were soon -shooi- ng in all directions. Mr. Brown was able to drive all the cattle from he building with the exception o hree cows and a calf. Implements vere also destroyed, as well as bug- gies and wagons. Mr. Brown's loss is estimated in the neighborhood of $3,000. Alliston En- eroris 1 ?. urally, did not come to trial. Mr. and Mrs. George Johnson. Mrs. Allic Best and Mr. Harold Best were in Toronto on Sunday visiting Mr. Jack McCowell, who has been ill. Misses Marion Stuart and Alice Heard, who are attending Toronto University, are spending the holiday* at their homes here. Mrs. Wm. WiL-ock celebrated hei birthday on Sunday and a number or her relatives paid her a surprise visit Saturday evening. The best wishes of her many friend.; are ex- tended to Mrs. Wilcock. Mr. Wm. Miller of Meaford, form- erly of Flesherton, was presented with a piece of furniture by the members of his Meaford adult Bible class, as an appreciation of his work with them. Two weeks ago there was a splen- did layer of ice in the skating rink, but the extra mild weather of the past week has caused it to almost disappear. At the time of writing, on Tuesday, it appears .i though we would have a green Christmas. Messrs Frank Phillips, W. Tracey and a Mr. Hedge motored up from Toronto Saturday morning for a rab- bit hunt, returning the same evening.! They secured only one rabbit, but felt that the day had not been altogether wasted as a fine dee.r ran past them, which they did not shoot. \Yith best wishes for your prosoerity and success during the coming year. We extend to you the Season's Greetings and assure you of our earnest desire of a continuance of the cordial re- lations existing between us. George F. Brackenbury Durant Dealer - FLESHERTON BENNETT'S Gift Shoppe HAVE YOU SEEN OUR LARGE STOCK OF GIFT FURNITURE? Solid Walnut or birch walnut end tables, smokers, magazine racks, etc., as low as 51.00 Solid Walnut cedar-lined chests $14.50 and SJ1.00 Solid Cedar Chests $8.00 What could be nicer for Mother and Dad than a Marshall Spring-Filled Mattress Toys, Sleighs. Wagons, etc.. selling out at cost prices. i SI I Emerson J. Bennett R.VDIOS We Deliver. 'Phone: 78 I I ii NO MAILS CHRISTMAS DAY The post office will not be open On Christmas day and the rural mail carriers will also have a holiday and will not travel their various routes. The post office, however will open Christmas Eve until 11 p.m. for the delivering of mail. 1 God makes the sunshine: we make the shadows. Our Best Christmas Wishes to Our Friends and Customers May Good Fortune Come Smiling Along Your Pathway For 1932 F. H. W. HICKLING FLESHERTON, ONTARIO