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(WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 20, 1083 THE FIj^JSHERTON ADVANCE I'f you*rc Secretary of a lodge or clul» or business association â€" and you really like the job â€" you'll find it a great help to supplement the usual znceling noticco with reminder telephone calls. And of course Long Dislauce now is so easy to use â€" as simple as 'phoning next door. For 30 cents you can telephone about 100 niUcs by making an "anyone" call (statioivto-«(ation) after 8.30 p.m. Sec list of rates in froat of directory. Hockey Hob Doings A meeting of the Flesherton HocRey 'Club was held a vre«k ago and th« followinjf officers were elected: Pres. â€" Walter Akitt. Vice Pres. â€" S. Stauffer. Sec. Treas. â€" Peter Dow. Coaches â€" Reg. Boyd and John N'uhn. Playei-s have been well represented on practice periods and everything points to a real hockey team this winter. We are anxious that every- one s've their loyal supjwrt to the boys and are .sure the boys will up- hold their supporters. The benefit dance held in Fraternal Hall on Thursday last was supported liberally by townspeople but owing to weather, and other Conditions ex- isting at that time did not reach the objective of the club committee. /We are very anxious that Flesher- lon have a good hockey team. We are anxious that the team be proper- ly equipped to play hockey. And in order to secure these results wt must have funds. Will you help? A meeting of the hockey club has been called for Thursday night, Dec 21st, when everybody is not only re- quested to turn out, but required to turn out. If there is not enough supporters of the game in town, it is useless for the Hockey Executive to try and form a club. Everyone is asked to turn out and support the movement mentally, phys- ically, morally, and financially. â-  And unless they are willing to do these things no results will be obtained. .Show yourself on Thursday night and lets sde what you think. Support, co-operation and personal endeavor is necessary, is required, so let U3 see where you stand. Thurs- day night at about 8 p.m. at tht Town Hall. Local and Personal PORTLAW LAWNMOWEBS CENTENARY It is just a hundred years since the lawnmower was invented. It was pot invented in the first instance for shaving the lawn. The first machine of the kind was produced by Edwin Budding, a textile engineer, to trim off the nap from newly woven cloth, a task formerly done by hand with the aid of shears. This machine was responsible for an outbreak of riots in cloth weaving districts. Budding saw that the cloth mower of his time might well be applied to lawns, and he produced an extraordinary con^ traption about as big as a modem motor car which did the job fairly well. His later machines were small- Mrs. Alex. Kennedy of Msi'^^oro >s spending the winter with her son W. G., and family. Mr. Albert Colgan of Strathroy iy spending the Christmas season with his mother in town. Mr. and Mrs. L. Hill and son, Mar- vin, are spending the Christmas holi- day with Mrs. Hill's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Bentham. I Dr. and Mrs. E. C. Murray, Mrs. R. Bentham and Mrs. S. Semple were ,in Toronto a couple of days last ,week. A Christmas entertainment will be held at Springhill school on Friday, December 22, at 8 p.m. Admission: 10c. There is considerable sickness from colds rampant throughout the coun- try at the present time and is of a very virulent nature. The W. M. S. will meet in St. John's . United church on Thursday (tomor- row) at 3 p.m., when a Christmai program will be given and election of officers will take place. Visitors are cordially invited. In order to accommodate the Christ- mas shoppers the stores in town are open every night this week. There is a large selection of articles for the holiday trade and many items can bo found in the advertisements in this issue. Messrs. Fred Stuart and Mark Wil- son were in Thombury on Sunday visiting their brothers. ,We are sorry to learn that our good friend, Mr. Robt. J. Stuart, has been confined to his bed for some time. We hope chat he will soon be improved in health. A heavy thunder storm went ovei this section early Friday morning, followed by a steady downpour ol rain that made the roads and streets ,1 mass of ice. The highway was so slippery that it took one car seven and a half hours to come here from Toronto. The driving in this district is very good now, with hardly any pnow on the roads. During the storm in the early hours iif Friday morning lightning struck the dwelling houses of 'Mr. Wesley Plantt and J. W. McKee. Fortun- ately, both families escaped injury, al- though the intruder left several traces of an unwelcome call. Mr. McKee's mitts on top of the telephone box were badly singed, while a large hole was burnt in one of the curtains. Our school concert on Thursday evening of this week promises to be a very enjoyable affair. Mrs. Wm. Blakey, who has been visiting with members of her family in Toronto the past two weeks, ar- rived home on Monday. Your correspondent was taken sudd- enly and severely ill on Thursday night of last week. Dr. Milne was soon in attendance and his patient appears now in a fair way to re- covery. The W. A. held their last regular meeting at the home of Mrs. W. H Little, with a good attendance. Aftei the usual opening exercises and busi- ness, the* president called upwn the pastor, Rev. Mr. McNeil to preside during the election of officers for the ensuing year. The retiring officers were all returned for another year as follows: President, Mrs. Florence Lyons; .Vice Pres., Mrs. J. W. Lyons; Treasurer, Mrs. C. D. Meldruim; Sec., Mrs. J. H. Walker. Several import- ant committees were also appointed, but have not yet been secured. A genefous lunch was served. Mrs. EVfcNeil gave a reading which was much enjoyed and the meeting closed in due form. • w » Gladys Oliver Passes Miss Gladys Oliver, daughter o! Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Oliver of the O. D. R., Artemesia, passed away in Hamilton on Thursday morning ot last week at the age of 28 years. She has been ill for the past yeai and it was thought that she was improving in health. The funeral was held from her late home on the Durham Road on Satur- day afternoon, interment taking place in the Evergreen Cemetery. Rev. J. A. Moir, pastor of St. Columba United church, Priceville, gave a very comforting message to those who mourn and also officiated at tJie cemetery. The pallbearers were; Messrs. John Willard. Thos. Currie,' Elford. Watt- ers, Robt. Parslow, Walter and Jos. .Williamson. Those who attended the funeral from a distance were: Willi and Jim Oliver of Detroit, Robt. Meads and Mrs. Ferris of Toronto, Jas. Turner of Shelburne, Ivan and R. J. Turner of Dromore. a lUK STOBH UWMTKM F. T. HILL&CO.,Ltd. CHAIN â- Tonsa Markdale^ Ontario OUK BUYING POWKB SATES TOC A LOT or HOMBT The Store mth the Christmas Spirit Wm-RI*: YOUR CHRISM AS SHOPriNG CAN HE SIMPUFIED-NEW- EST MERCHANDISEâ€" GREAT]' ST VARTETI -LOWEwST PRICES BEAUTIFUL LINGERIE MAKES EXCELLENT GIFTS AND WE HAVE A BIG VARIETY OF DANCE SE iTS, VESTS AND BLOOMERS, COMBINATIONS AND GOWNS AT 75c 95c $1.25 Smart Rayon Vests Men's Fine Sox Step-ins and panties 39c, 49c, 59c. Smart new patterns, all botany yarn.s. Very special 49c Silk Hose Fall Fashioned r^tre • i . c :»n , Men's Fine Gloves Chiffon or service weight. Specially boxed 79c. Lined capeskin. All size's •l.OO Fancy Handkerchiefs Beautifully boxed 39c, 49c, 59c. Men's Broaadoth ShirU All white, very fine weave $1.50-$1.95. Men's Smart Ties Priced at 25c, 35c, 50c, 75c. Men's Fancy Scarfs Priced at 95c, $1.50, $1.95. Santa Class Came Santa Claus greeted a full auditor- ium of youngsters in the town hall On Saturday afternoon and presented each of the kiddies with a bag of candies and nuts. He had a jolly time with the youngsters who alsc enjoyed the proceedings immensely Mr. T. Stewart Cooper of Markdale presented i«ictures with his movie machine and these were immensely enjoyed by the children, voicing thelt pleasure in their usual hearty man- ner. A large crowd was in town for the big day, but owing to the icy condition of the roads was not at large as was expected. The children brought out their cat» and dolls for exhibition and these made quite an exhibition in the base- ment of the hall. The cat winners were as follows: Jack Adams, Jas Lawrence, Bernice Leavell, Loit Sparks, Jack McMullen, Eric Stafford Ben Leavell, Jean McTavish, Evelyn McTavish, Doris Taylor, Dorothj Welton. J. M. Wilson, Ruth Black- bum, Willie and DonaW Smith, Keith Ellis. Dorothy Welton had the smallest cat on display and Eric Stafford the largest. Keith Ellis brought one from the long«st dis- tancc. Then the girls had their dolls on exhibition and the winners were: Best dressed doll, Margaret Smiley Ist, Irene Mathewson 2nd; Homemade doll, Gloria Ball 1st, Thelma Miller 2nd; Comic dressed doll, Ruth Gra- ham 1st.; Prettiest doll, Ruth Black- burn 1st.; Prettiest baby doll, Dor- athy Welton 1st. In writing Delmar McLean took first prize and Rhesa McLean took first In art, while Ben Bellamy took first with a stamp collection as a hobbie and Hilliard F^tssimmons wo'- .second with a fine collection ot woods, mounted. Letters to Santa Claus were placed in a post office box on the comer and .1 large number were written to the dear old S^int, with rarioua requests to bring haj>pinesa to young hearts on Christmas day. The high school teachers Judged the letters and awarded first price to Bob Stuart, second prize to Elverett Croft, while Evelyn McTavish took third priie. A fine large Christmas tree was erected on the market square on which was placed various colored lights that tell in their way the glad meM- age of Christmas time. These are lit every night. The kiddies had a wonderful time on Saturday and is a day set apart by the merchants of Fleshcrton for their enjoyment. Bank Interiir Alterid Last week the interior of the local branch of the Canadian Bank of Com merce was completely altered, and the change makes considerably mor« room for the customers of the bank The teller's cage is immediately to the right of the entrance door, while the ledger desk is between the teller and the manager's office, which is situated at the rear of the room. The new arrangement allows more light to enter and is a decided improvement to the old equipment. COD LIVER OILS FOR STOCK AND POULTRY FEEDING The use of fish oils, especially cod liver oil, for stock and poultry feed- ing, to add to the supply of vitamins, has become common practice. Un- fortunately there are on the market not only oils which are low in vita- mins but also many which are highly rancid and dangerous. Oils of doubt- ful quality should be chemically test- ed before useing. Miss Florence McFadden of Oxdrift. Ont., is with her mother during the Christinas holidays. These are "barberous" times. With six barber shops in town, we can still get "trimmed." FARM FOR SALE E. A. Duncan, publisher of the Wiarton Echo, who recently ran a circulation contest, giving away \'al- uable prizes, is convinced that such a method of circulation building is a delusion and a snare. He says: "Edi- tors who have gone through the game I will endorse my opinion of this prac- ( tically buying new subscribers wher I I say that the whole thing is simply ridiculous and utter nonsense." Lot 21, Con. 9, Township of Osprey, County of Grey, containing 106 acres, 75 acres under cultivation, balance pasture and bush; well watered by the Beaver River, which is a good trout stream, and a never failing well. On this farm is a good frame dwell- ing house and bam. This farm is in a good state of cultivation with 30 acres ploughed and 10 acres of sum- mer fallow. This is a first class grain and stock farm and will be sold cheap to close the estate.of the late Sandy McLean. This property is well situated IM miles off highway and 1%) miles from the village of Feversham. Apply to ANGUS MORRISON, MaxweU P.O. JNO. A. HALE, Feversham P. O., Executors. Small Advts. Lost or Strayed LOST Telephone Lineman's test set, lost between my home and Wm. Reid's farm on the 8th line, Osprey. Pindei please notify G. W. Ross, Maxwell. >»o»<«o<»» # » » ; sow FOR SALH Sow due to farrow about December Ist, will be sold che«p.-_WM. Har- bottle, Duncan P.O.. Lot J, Con. S, Euphrasia. CAME ASTRAY Came with my cattle from pasture farm one cattle beast. Owner can have same by proving property and paying expenses. â€" F. R. Oliver, Price- viUe. FbrSye FARM STOCK FOR SALE Fresh cow and several Jersey heif- ers, some sprin^ring, and flock of good breeding ewes. â€" "Everett Henry, Flesherton. COW FOR SALE Jersey cow, 8 years old. fresh, or wiB exchange for young cattle. â€" Dannie Cameron, R. R. No. 1, Eu- genia. YOUNG Pica FOR SALS FOR SALE â€" A number of young pigs ready to wean.â€" R. MeKenzio phone 23 r 5, Flesherton. PULLETS FOR SALE 60 Brednto-lay Barred Rock pullets hatched May 12th. Phone FVrer- sham 4 r 32.â€" Mrs. ,W. H. Hall, R.R. 1 Singhampton. HORSBS WANTED WANTED â€" Two young, sound, work horses, Clyde or Pereheron, and not under twelve hundred weightâ€" Heit) Corbett, Proton. FOR SERVICE Reg. Berkshire Boar: Reg. Tarns- worth Boar, $1.00 Cash. Jersey Bull ♦1.00 cash. -JOS. RADLEY, Flesherton BOAR FOR SBRTKB Yorkshire Boar for serriee. Terms fl.OO. â€" John OliTw, O.D.B., Art* meeia. Read the Small Advertisements FOR SALE Vim oat feed 9U per ton, tax in- cluded; Prairie Pride Flour fXlO pei i)«g; also peas, barley, buckwheat chop, etc. â€" A C. Muir, Ceylon, phone 38 r 8. FOR SALE Set light sleighs nearly new, strongly built with upholstered seats; Set double driving harness with coll- ars; Heating stove "Pearinsular"; Combination heater and cook stove; and mammoth bronze turkeys, young birds for sale.â€" Richard Allen, Flesh- erton, Ont. BOAS FOB 8BBT1CB â-  sg l sti i ii l TnfaMrt Bow foi soib Ties by Flesherton Baeea BȤ ChilK the property of the OnlMto Dsyufti raent of Agrienltvre. â€"a STEWAKT, BU AUCTIONBHI 1 Wm. Kaitting, auctioneer for fam and stock sales a speciaKtf, %*rraB: 1 per cent., with small sales at cor* responding low prices according tt size. Make dates by phoning 4S r 11 or at The Advance office. Prince Arthur Lodge No. 833, AJ. &A.M., meets in the Frat^nal Hall, Flesherton, every Friday on or befon the full moon. W.M.. F. J. Thurston, SecreUry, H. A. McCaulay. (*-