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Flesherton Advance, 17 Aug 1932, p. 1

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'SJjje /kslj^tton %l^mnu. Vol. 52. No. 1 1 Flesherton, Ontario, August 17, 1932 W. H. Thurston & Son, Proprietor* CEYLON Mr. and Mrs. Jack White, who have been holidaying with the forraer'a mother '^curneu to Toronto the first of the week accompanied by Mr. Alex. Knox and his niece and nephew, the latter two going to their home at Bowmanville. Many of the farmers in this vicin- ity have commenced harvesting and some have threshed their fall wheat. The highest yield of wheat which we have heard of, v/as that threshed on Mr. Jack Nichol's farm. Mr. Nichol had 147 bushels of No^ 1 wheat from three acres. Mrs. Parks and son of Toronto are visiting her mother, Mrs. W. Mills. Mr. and Mrs. F. Collinson motored to Owen Sound tlie past week and was accompanied home by Misses Francis, Marge and Jean, who have been visiting their grandmother. Mrs. A. Muir and son, Grant, vis- ited the past week with her brother in Durham and Miss Jean Grant of Durham visited her aunt this week. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Connell of Man- itowaning visited the first of the week with Mr. and Mrs. John Stewart. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Smith, Miss Myrtle Kane of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Royden Gibson of Oakville spent the week end with Mr. and iMrs. John Gibson. Mrs. John Baxter and two sons, Harold and Gordon of Caledon spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. A. Stewart and family. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Rutledge and! PRICEVILLE The induction of Rev. Mr. Maclvor to the Priceville and Swinton Park congi-egations too.'; place in ihe Pres- byterian church at Swinton Park last week, when a very large crowd was present from both congregations. The Moderator T. 0. Miller of Markdale, conducted the opening exercises and cited the steps taken in calling a min- ister. Rev. Mr. Grant of Erin pre- sented the usual questions as to be- lief, doctrines and loyalty, which wero freely .answered. The address to the congregation was given by Rev. Mr. Goodwill. He assured the congrega- tion that the new incumbent was a good leader and a good shepherd. God expects the same attitude to his minister as to himself, as a kinsj does hi,H good general., He said that since more good is obtained by prayer the bearers should make four requests to bless by prayer his sermon, his ministry, his prayer and presence Rev. Mr. Goodwill of Hillsburg ad- dressed the minister and he congratu- lated him on his call and hoped that he would be blessed in his new work. The call is to preach the Gospel earn- estly. God's word that has stood the test for ages, is to carry the Gospel to the young people, the coming lead- ers of the church. Do to the best of your ability and with co-operation ot the people you will be given the ver- dict and he stressed church attend- ance, coming to church is ones dut> and privilege. Rev. Mr. Honeyman of Drcmore was also present and led family of Holland Centre visited their , j^^ Pvayer. The large choir along parents the first of the week. Misses Laura Stewart and Doris Marshall, who for a fortnight have been visit- ing them returned home. Mr. Archie Sinclair spent the week end in Harriston visiting his mothei and sisters. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Whittakei and son, I. B. motored to Angus the past week to visit with Mrs. (Dr.) West. Mr. I. B. has returned. Mr. and Mrs. Will Fletcher and son and grandson cf Drayton and Mrs. Caldwell and sister of Sask. were week end visitors with Mr. and Mrs, Thos. Fletcher. Miss Thompson and^ friend spent the first of the week in Owen Sound. Mr. and Mrs. A. Sinclair, who have been on two weeks vacation to To- ronto, Sarnia and other points re- turned hom-? Frid?y. Mr. Still, who relieved at depot, will go to Arthui on Monday. ' Mr. Cecil Cushnie, who spent the past week with his aunt. Miss M. Cook returned Thursday to Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Jack White. Mr. and Mrs. H. Griffen, Mrs. Sara White, motored to Tara Friday. Mrs. Morwood of Markdale spent a few days v/ith her brother, Mr. J. J. Patterson and wife. Mrs. Jas. W. McMullen and fam- ily, accompanied by her parent.?, Mr. and Mrs. Wright, of Flesherton mot- ored to Thurstonia park and spent a few days there the past week. Mr. and Mrs. George Arrowsmith Mrs. H. Piper and Miss M. EUGERIA with the congregation sang a number of suitable hymns and the service closed with Prayer, after, which a boimtiful lunch was served by the Swinton Park ladies. Misses Katie and Dora Stewart and J. P. Stewart, Mrs. Tellow of Ham- ilton and Mrs. John Barter and two sons, Gordon and Harold of Caledon East, were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Stewart. Misses Greta and Rebecca Nichol of London are visiting friends hero. iMrs. George McLellan and Miss Brown returned Sunday to Niagara Falls with the former's husband, who motored over Friday after spending a week's vacation. Mrs. Dan Camp- bell accompanied them home for a visit. Mrs. Stanley Maltby of Toronto is visiting her niot'ner, Mrs. Buckham. Mrs. Harry Pedlar and sister. Miss Eva Carson, Toronto, came home Thursday and en.ioyed a holiday, re- turning on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. McArthur, Mrs. Wilfred Watson and Betty motored to Caledon and spent the week end ivith friends. Mrs. Kathleen McLean -.A two friendj of Toronto are guests at Mr. .Archie McKinnon's, S. L. jMr. and iMrs. Jos. McKee, Mark- dale, visited the first of the week with the lattcr's sister, Mrs. Wm. Aldcorn. Mr. Roibt. Brodie and nephew, Aiex. Cook I '^I'O'^''-' Toronto, are visitors with the motored first of the week to Owen Sound, Tara. and other points. Miss Margaret Sinclair, who for several weeks has been en.ioying a vacation with friends at Watcrtown, N. Y. and other points returned home on Saturday, covering a distance of 500 111 Iks. ,Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Muir, accom- panied by their nieees, IVRsses Marg- aret and" Isobel Kirk, who have bee.T visiting them motored to Toronto on Sunday. Mrs. Norman M:Leod and foui children of Niagara Falls are this week visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Piper and family. Renew your subscription now. Mr. George Cooper, three miles west of Feversham, had several sheep killed during an electric storm. I'ormer's sister, Mrs. Ben McKenzie. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McBride attend- iMrs. J. E. Large has returned again after spending a few days at her home in Niagara Falls. Miss Sylvia Acheson of Victoria Corners spent the week end at the Latimer and Proctor homes. Master Argyle Martin has return- ed to Flesherton again. Mr. Chas. Bellamy and daughter Reta, of Flesherton visited at the Pnrk home on Sunday. Miss Bertha Porter and Miss Foley of Montreal, Mr. and Mrs. Will. Hill and Mrs. Thos. Pallister of Orange Valley visited with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lawlor and family. Miss Queenie Kaitting of Fever- sham spent a few days with her broth- er, Mr. Will. Kaitting and family. Miss Rowena Magee is visiting foi a few days with friends in Toronto. Mr. Jjert Kerton of Maple Valley spent t.'ie week end with Mr. Ken Kaitting. Mr. anJ Mrs. Will Lawlor and daughter, Miss Marguerite, and sons Wilfrtr, and Clifford, of London spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Geo Lawlor. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wood and child ren of Markdale visited on Sunday with- Mr. and Mrs. C. Martin and family. Mrs. Wm. McKenzie of Feversham spent a few days with her daughter Mrs. Will, Kaitting and family. Mr. Jat: Mitchell and Mr. Dave Pike of Toronto visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Percy Magee. Master Robert Dargavel of Flesh- erton visited for a few days with Master Arthur Lawlor, 8th line. .'Guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. iMagee and family during the week end were: Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Hill of Nottawa and Mr. and Mrs. John Ci'rrie of Collingwood. Mrs. Ail;cns (nee Miss Olive Prin- gle) and sister, Mrs. MacDonald, who are holidaying at Wasaga visited one day recently with Mrs. Jacob Will- •ams. It is 11 years since Mrs .Aiken^ visited here last. Mr. Robt. Plantt has i-eturned homt from Wareham.. Rev. and Mrs. McNeil have been making calls .it the different homes in this vicinity during the past week, We were oleased to meet them ant' wish them a pleasant sojourn among- st us. Mr. Leonard Latimer visited hi' brother, Mr. Jonathan Latimer, a' Alliston recently.. Mr. and Mrs. Royden MacDonah! of Flesherton visited at the horns ot Mr. A. F. Pedlar, Sunday. Mr. Thos. McKee is nursing a sore hand these days, having hurt it with ;he sling ropes while drawing in hay. Mr. Glenn MacDonald of Chats- worth visited at the Morgan home Sunday. Mrs. Thos. Ho.ggard and Miss Jean -^.raham of Thornbury visited recent- ly with Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Graham " Mrs. Lcn. Latimer and granddau(?h- ter. Bliss Joan Proctor, accompanied Mrs. Sims to Alliston and Torontc for a fev.' days' visit. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Kimmerley and home in Gait and will spend a week visiting there. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton (nee Miss Vina Hastie of Flesherton) of Toron- to visited with Mrs. Jacob Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Charles (nee ?tl!ss Fern Whitten, Flesherton) of Long Branch, visited one day last week in Eugenia while on a holiday. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Fawcett .".id babe of Owen Sound and Mr. and Mrs. T, Hazzard of Ceylon visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Fawcett and family. Mr. and Mrs. Levi Duckett and children, also Mr. and Mrs. E. Benn- ington of Maxwell visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Duckett. Mr. and Mrs. Honer (nee Miss Mae Jamieson of Flesherton) and son. Bill and Master Bill Jamieson of Owen Sound visited with Mr. and Mrs. F Jamieson and family. Ladies .Association will be held this Thursday afternoon at the home oi Mrs. .A.lex. Carruthers. Visitors wel- come. Chesley band ^ isi'"L'd in Eu.Ki.'nia on Sunday afternoon l.nst and renfierod an excellent ;;r7.;rfrii in the Hydro Park. Thev' was a targ.; audi-.rci: present to ani >y the niu.sic. Besiilcs the seveiai m!>'':-i1 •â- :â- .â-  I jc; ion;' ly ihr band there were two beautifid solos "Jesus is My Neighbor" and "Benuti- ful Isle of Somewhere," by Mr. Mc- Avo.v, a member of the band. The members sang a hymn with musicai accompaniment. After the program they lunched in the park, then pro- ceeding to the Munshaw House where they gave a few selections on the lawn. Mr. Peter Munshaw treat- ed them right royally to a soft drini^ each, afterwards leaving for Durham where tehy gave a program in th.; evening. We are sure that all pres- ent enjoyed themselves, as the pro gram was <? rare treat. was taken amounting to ?15. ROCK MILLS A colelction VICTORIA CORNERS Mr. and Mrs. B. Field visited the first of the week with Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Glassford at Caledon East. Mr. and Mrs. Ned Croft, Ted and Bob, and Mr. and Mrs. Alber'; Wilkin- son anil Hazel visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Frajk Chard of Kim- berley. M". Thos. Nichol, who has hen crushing here the past few weeks fin- ished on Tuesday last and will move out near Priceville in a few days. Master Harold Phillips of Port Law holidayed with his friend M^?ter Glen Croft. Mrs. Thus. Aldcorn of Toronto vis- ited the past week with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Foster. Quite a number from around here attended the musical program given by the Chesley Band at Eugenia Park Sunday afternoon, and it was greatly en.ioyed by all. Mr.i and ilfrs. Carman Stoddart East back line, were recent visitor? with the former's sister, Mrs. Herfc Betts and family. Unity United Farm Women met at the home of Mrs. Newell on Wed- nesday afternoon of last week, with ten ladies present. The president presided and opened the meeting with song and repeating Creed in Unison. Roll call v.ai ar.=wered by naming a noxious weed and showing a sample of same. Minutes of last meeting were read and adopted and corres- pondence from head office was read and discussed. The ladies decided to hold a corn roast in the near fut- ure. Mrs. W. Magee then gave a splendid reading entitled "Invest- ments" and Miss Mable Betts favored with an instrumental, which was en- joyed by all. Contests were ther put on in which every one took part Meeting then closed with song anc adjourned to meet Wednesday, Sept 7th, at the home of Mrs. Jno. Camp bell, Eugenia. Lunch was served by the hostess and a social time was' spent. family and Mr, and Mrs. Dave Brad- ley and family of Berkeley were vis- itors at the Dever home on Sunday, Miss Marguerite Sims spent tht- week end with her school chum, Mist. -Maida Hibbert, Dundalk. FEVERSHAM last wpek, when a large crowd was present. Mr. George Rowley, Toronto, was a visitor at the Station over the week o"d. Mr. C. E. Hincks with three friends â- from Listowcl spent a week camp- ing up north and returned home last week. Mr. Wm. McBride motored t» Bala Dver the week end. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wilson and baby, Donald, of Bi-ighton motored over and spent a few days with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Carson. St.Mary's Anglican Church MAXWELL Rector, Rev. Maurice F. Oldham. SUNDAY. AUGUST 21. 1932 2 p.m. â€" Sunday school for all children. 3 p.m. _ Evenj,ng Prayer Service and Sermon. The Rector. And another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to him that sat on the cloud. "Trust in thy sickle and reap: for the time is come for thee to reap; iror the har- vest of the /:arth is ripe." Revela- tion 14:15. ed a family re-union at Orangeville family of Waterdown, N. Y., arc vis- iting with Mrs. K's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walker Sloan. Miss Donelda Sloan, who has spent the past few weeks in N. Y. accompanied thora tc h'- home here. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Vim (neo Mis? Sarah Smith, formerly of Flesher- ton) of Port Credit and Mv. and Mrs Vim Jr., ar.d little daughter, Gloria visited with their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Smith, Uic past w'^'^k. Mr. and Mrs. Russell McMullen c' Meaford visited with Mrs. McMullen while on their holidays. Mrs. Stanley Campbell accompanied Mr. Fred Graham and daughters of Walkerton to New Liskeard to visit Mi-s. Calvin Boyce. Mrs. Wesley Latimer of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Crouch and two childi-en of Toronto and Mrs. Foulds of Winnipeg visited on Sunday with the Latimer and Proctor families. Mr. and Mrs. Sims of Sarnia and Mrs. Jamieson of Alliston were vis- itors at the Proctor home on Satur- day. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Shortt and child- ren spent the first of the week in Toronto. Mrs. Stoner and children, who have been visiting here returned to Toronto with them. Mrs. .Wcx. Cameron has been suf- Mr. Leslie Brooks and daughter, Irva. are visiting in the neighborhood Jack and Kenneth Brooks and Nor- man Frame, who have been visiting u. Milton Bannon"s will return to To- â- onto with them. Mi:-s Marguerite Stinson and Mr .Vm. Coon have been holiday visitors -t Kr. Albert Stimn's. Mr. Albert Stevens has purchased Chevrolet car. Mrs. Wm. Cantrel and Sheila ar^ :.;it!ng at Mr. A. Steven's. Mrs. R'-n. .Achoson and little daugh- ter and Miss Ina Acheson visited at Maxwell last week. Miss Jean Ross is visiting her sis- ter, Mrs. Ren. .\cheson. ,'Misses Margaret Moore, Buffalo, and Myrtle Moore, Toronto, are holi- 'aying under the parental roof. Misses Jessie and Charlotte Cade of Toronto are visiting at Mr. Chas Moore's. Last Wednesday evening after a ball game between the Inistioge and Tdoimt Zion bo.vs, in which the visit- ors were victorious, Mr. Cooper of PROTON STATION HITCH HIKED TO HALIFAX Messrs. Frank Teskey and Pete Morrison arrived back to their homes in Collingwood last week arter a "hitch hiking" trip to Halifax and reiurn. It was a great experience for the boys, who visited the principal cities en route. Expenses were earned at any jobs available, dressing' windows being a specialty. The delayed haying operations art being hurried to a finish this beauti- ful weather. One appreciates the sunshine, after the long period of rainy weather. The United church congregation is preparing for their anniversary, which takes place on .\ugust 28th. Rev, John Little of Rockwood will prea-jb at 10:.">0 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. All, who have heard tin Rev. Mr. LitUo will come expecting a treat. The choir is preparing special music. Mrs. Story and daughter, Ruth, o\ Toronto are visiting their aunt, Mrs. Vause. Rev. C. C. McDonald ar.d Mrs. Mc- Donald of Gait were Su.-,day afternoon visitors at the home of Mr. R. G. Acheson and Rev. Thos. Laidlov.-. Mrs. Laidlow and family of Stor.ffville v,-cro visitors at tiio sa:ric home ov Monday. Miss Jean "IcCannell ij i.i Toronto at present. The Misses .Sinclair of Dundas were Mr. Charles Fenwick of Dundalfc was a caller in our village last week. Mrs. R. .\chesoi and L',ibe of Victoria Corners visited with her sis- ter, lilrs. Milton Nicholl's here last wfuk. Mr. and Mrs. Eby of Port Elgin visited with their son, Mr. Gideon Eby and family here last week. While the 14 year old son, Lloyd, of Mr. and Mrs. John Hudson was kicking a ball around the yard, he had the misfortune to fall and break the large bone of hi.s- leg near the ankle. Mrs. W. E. Dand and Harold and Murray Horton of Toronto were rec- ent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Coi- quette. Mr. and Mrs. D. Williams of Flesh- erton spent Sunday with the former's brother, Torrence, and family here. Mr. and Mrs. W. Long of Toront* were week end visitors with friends her". Miss Irene Hudson is visiting with friends in Toronto. The two daughters of Mr. and Mrs. John Hudson, Bernice and Phyllis, were visitors with their sister. Miss Verna Hudson, in Toronto recently. Mrs. H. McKee and tiiree boys were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Will. Col- quette in Owen Sound over the week end. There was a good congregation at the tent meeting in Mr. Em. Hawton's Grove last Sunday. A return game of football between the Feversham Maple Leafs and the Blue Mountain Rangers at Ravenna. A good game was played by each team, the score being 4-0 for Fever- sham. Mr. and Mrs. Oldfield of Dundalk spent Sunday with the latter's broth- er. Mr. Milton Nichol, here. Messrs. Gordon and R. Henderson and two sisters. Misses Blanche and Givia of London, Ont. are renewing old acquaintances in this village this week. TIMES ARE HARD AND MONEY IS SCARCE Mar'rrdale gave i:s a very interesting I guests last week of their aunt, Mrs. story of the Life of Livingstone, illus- trated by lantern slides. Mr. Mc- Donald, also rendered so:iic very sweet music on a saw. The members of Inistioge church are very busy preparing for their iubilee to be held on Sunday and Mon- '. .'lay. August 21 and 22. The church is being painted inside and out. The cement platform has been rebi:ilt, the ; cemetery is being ploughed and fixed up. As all of this work is being done by the members and on account of the delayed haying, from so mucli wet weather, we are all very busy. Dever. ai.-. n::d Bradley a--d The farmers are talking hard times and scarcity of cash and they are getting little for their produce, but here is another side to the story. Ralph Pallant put on a sale last week. He reports that it was a success and he tells us of a bill of goods he sold to one customer for $14.81. This is what the customer took home with him : 1 suit of men's clothes 2 work shirts 2 wool undershirts 2 pair men's braces 1 pair boy's braces 1 boy's cap 1 pair boy"s shoos AU of which goes to little old dollar goes now than it did a year ago Echo. show that the a lot further Wiarton I BATES BURIAL CO'Y I 124 Avenue Road Toronto DISTINCTIVE FUNERAL SERVICE AT REASONABLE PRICES PHONES: NIGHT OR DAYâ€" Klngsdale 4344â€"3456 Modern Private Chapel J. W. Bates Fred IMaddocks Richard Maddocks, Manager Formerly of Flesherton i •XKK'«*<~><~K^:"X";":~-«;'<%;,.x..>.>.:.<"X~>'X'<~>*:~:~t~K~:KK">*<~x~X"K»<->»>>«^^^^ A new type of oath was administer- ed in St. Tho-.nas court when John Pow, Chinese witness against Chief Gunson and a cafe proprietor, prom- ised to tell the truth by writing his! fering the past week with ear trouble. name on a piece of paper and burn- ing it in the court room. Read The Advance regularly. We hope that she will soon be well ?gai". Miss Dorothy Jamieson, accompan- ied Miss Delphine Hautman to her Corn Starch 8c or 2 for 15o JeKy Powders 6 for 25c Kellogg's Bran Flakes 2 ior 21c OLD DUTCH Cleanser ; 9c Tin Ken Kennedy's For Groceries Fhotie 37 _^___ Men's Wear TIP TOP MADE TO MEASURE SUITS $22.50 MEN'S READY TO WEAR SUITS TO CLEAR AT $17.50 -* (Cash only) Palmolive Soap 4 Bars 29c Aylmer Catsup 2 Bottles 25c Handy Ammonia 3 fo I9c MEATS T'resh and Cured CASH ONLY

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