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THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1934 J •>. t • » < s t / V '• I- v4r i v .•W ^t' LOCAL DISTRICT NEWS LADY BANK ( Intended for L«st Week) A Merry Christmas to all. BORNâ€" On Wed., December 5, 1984, to Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Dobson, a 6on. We are sony to learn of the illness of Master Eddie Maxwell. He was taken to Collinfrwood Hospital Tues of last week by Dr. Lindsay and nurse Conn of Feversham. His many friends wish Eddie a speedy recovery. Mrs. Wm. Seniple spent a few days the past week with Mr. and Mrs. B. A. McConnell at Kin>berley. The Ladies Aid here, held their Dec. nieeting on Wed. last at the home ot Mrs. Dave Roberts, the most or part of the time was taken up with the election of new officers for the com- ing year. Following are presidfent Mrs. Isaac Ottewfell, Vice Pres., Mrs Cyrus Short; sec, Mrs. Lome Tupp- ling; Treas., Mrs. Frank Short; and each member answered the roll call presenting each other with a Christ- mas gift. The Rev. Mr. Bushell closed the meetins: with prayer, after which all enjoyed a dainty lunch provided by the hostess. The Jan. meeting to be held at the home of Mrs. Mort Sayers. Miss Mildred Maxwell of Toronto EUGENIA A Happy and Prosperous New Yeai to the editor, staff and readers of The Advance. Christmas visitors were: Miss Millitf McMullen of Toronto with her PRICEVILLE tc A Happy New Year is wished the editor and staff and readers. Another fine Chi-istmas tree has been erected in the vicinity of the monument, which we think is the best mother; Mr. and Mrs. H. Mander andp^^ ^i'** "^*»e vari-jiolored lights even- ly spaced. Come over and see it, our readers, gocd bargains can be had too in our stores. The hockey club boys are holding a (lance in the hall on Friday. Dec 28th. Good music will be provided Mr. Andy Ford is not improving as much as vve would like to hear, still very poorly. Mr. Lachie McArthui is gaining strength slowly we art told. Appropriate Christmas music wa.-' given in St. Columba on Sunday in the morning and evening services. Rev. J. W. Johnston gave some fine suitable talks thereon, on the day and the wonderful significance attached to it, the birth of our Lord. The Christmas celebrations in the school on Thursday and again in St. Columba United church on Friday evening passed off very pleasingly and satisfactorily in both instances. Names of performers in the first case are not at hand, and that of the latter are too many for the space available. This much I say, they all PROTON STATION babe of Toronto with Mr. and Mrs J. Fawcett; Mr. Jack Jamieson and Mr. Tom Johnston of Toronto with the former's parents; Mr. Sam Mac- Dcnald of Toronto at his home, 8th Line; Mr. -Argyle Martin of Flesher- ton at his home; Mv. and Mrs. Russell Park of Flesherton at the former's home; the Misses Mary and Isobel Mc'Kee with their parents, Mr. ano Mrs. T. MeKee; Mr. and Mrs. John- son and Agnes of Toronto with Mrs J's. mother, Mrs. Wilson; Miss Chris- tina Magee, Miss Evelyn Turner ano Mr. Harold Turner of Orangeville at their respective homes; Mr. and Mrs, Clarence Bigg'ar, Miss Delmar Fen- wick, Mr. Harold Cook and Miss Mur- iel Fenwick of Owen Sound with Mr. and Mrs. T. Fenwick. Miss Mary Hawken is holidaying at her home at Harkaway. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Purvis and Mr Joe Williams Jr., motored to Toronto on Monday to spend Christmas with friends. There was a good attendance at I is spending a few days at her parental '^^ dance held on Christmas night home here .:.nd called to see her broth- '"^ '^^^ '^^" '*^'"® er Eddie in Collingwood Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Graham and twr. children, of the valley, Mr. and Mrs Burel MeConnel and daughter of Kim- berley spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Semple, and Mr. and Mrs Ernie Semple. Miss Hilda Genoe of Ceylon is present with Mrs. Dobson here. at ; VICTORIA CORNERS Mr. and TVIrs. Bill Coon are visiting for the holiday at Mr. Albert Stin- son's, the latter 's parents. 'Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Stevens and •children of Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cantrel and Sheila of Toronto are visiting at Mr. Albert Steven's. Our burg is saddened by the pass- ing of Mrs. Carl -Atkinson, who foi the past two years, has suffe.jd sev- erely and patiently. Miss Henderson deserves great credit for the entertainment her pu- pils gave at Inistioge church last Fri- day evening. Don't .say you can't. Your family will come to believe it and then re- peat it. Your friends will accept it others will conclude it must be so â€" and the first thing you know- can 't! The annual meeting of the Ladies' -Aid was held on Thursday of last week. Officers elected for the year 1935 were: Mrs. Garnet Magee, pres.; Mrs. Lewis Genoe, vice pres.; Mrs. C. Martin, sec; Mrs. WUfred Magee treas.; parsonage com.. Mrs. W. Gor- don and Mrs. L. Genoe; auditors, Mes- dames J. and S. Campbell; Flower com., for sick, Mrs. Jamieson, Miss Smith and Mrs. F. Genoe; Flower com. for church decorating, Mrs. Lati- mer, Mrs. McKee; Buying com., Mrs. G. Magee, Mrs. Wilfred Magee and Mrs. C. >lartin. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Shortt and sons spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs Essland and family, near Rob Roy. Mr. and Mrs. T. Hazard and sons and Mr. Geo. Hazard visited with Mr. and Mrs. J. Fawcett on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. E. Partridge and family of Rock Mills spent Christmas with Mr. and and Mrs. Jos. Williams Mr. and Mrs. John Williams anc family and Mr. and Mrs. H. Tudoi and family spent Christmas with Mr and Mrs. Jas. Russell. Rock Mills. yoi "Daughter," said the father, is that young man serious in his intentions?" "Gi^ess he must be dad," she replied. "He asked how much I make, what kind of meals we have, and how you vou and mother are to live with." Greetings At this season we desire to express our sincere thanks for continued patronage auid to wish all the Season's Greetings and a Happy and Prosperous New Year F. PINDER Baker FLESHERTON Best Wishes To Our Customers The Spirit of Christmas gives us a keener appreciation of old associations and the value of new friend*. May the New Year bring you Happiness and Prosfterity. W. G. Kennedy Superior Store and Men's Wear Flesherton did well, showing the good training given by the teachers in the school, and that of the church. Rev. J. W. Johnston occupied the chair at both events. Rev. N. McDonald gave a speech at each. Mr. Shackleton ol Arthur spoke at St. Columba and his wife recited Cornelias painful mental visit from a gloomy pe: imistic friend. Reeve .MacArthur spoke ot the pleasure he had and Mr. H. B. McLean moved and W. G. McBride seconded, a vote of thanks to all whc took part. Seals were distributed to the win- ners, and gifts from the brilliantly lighted tree on the arrival of Santa Claus, who could not stay long. The ilttle girls' admonishing address to their little dolls, was performed real- istically. The Brittania Drill was well given without a flaw. Mrs. J. C. Harrison presided at the piano very satisfactory. Dialogues were well acted. Miss Sadie Vause gave a lengthy recitation. Blessed be the tie that binds and God Save the King and benediction by the chairman, clos- ed two fine entertainments. Thieves have been busy here in tak- ing one of Mr. H. B. McLean's sheep. Noticing blood on the snow, he search- ed further and came upon part of the entrails that had been slung away. landing on a tree, later finding the skin, with the carcass carried off. A despicable skulking act. We wonder if they feel any shame now; they are dead to that I fear. Misses Marion Muir. Mary Belle McArthur, Sadie McKinnon, Eleanor Mather, Alex. McLean and wife, and sister, Mrs. McFarlane are visitors home for the holidays. Happy Js'ew Year to the -Advance editor, staff and readers. Santa Claus arrived at Proton Sta- tion last Saturday afternoon in dut time and in good form. The village children were out in full force tr leceive the treat he had for them. May the Santa Claus spirit be with us all the year round. The Sunday school concert and Christmas tree last Thui-sday night was a decided success. The child- ren did their parts well and made a splendid showing in the choruses, etc. The program was a lengthy one, var- ied and interesting, and reflects much credit on Mrs. Archibr'd, the Sunday school superintendent, and Mr. G Littlejohns, the public .school teacher, and their assistants. Besides the numbers by the children and the young people, a men's chorus from Inistioge grave two numbers. The Proton orchestra filled in with theii snappy selections and Miss Ruth Sher- son gave .several piano selections in excellent style. Rev. Mr. Wilkinson occupied the chair. Mr. David McCannell of Ch "ago is at the home of his parent.-; or the Chris-tmas holidays and Mr. Clark Wy\-ille, who has been sailing on the Great Lakes since early spring, has returned home for the winter months. The many friends of these young men will be glad to see them. . The family of Mr. and Mrs. R. G -â- ^cheson are spending Christmas un- der the parental roof, as is also Mr. Chas. Lyon's family. ' Ml-, and Mrs. Elzei- Park and child- ren and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Park and babe of Toronto are spending Christmas at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Park. Mr. Arnold Hergott was in To- ronto for a few days. Miss Luella McKee is at the home of her sister, Mrs. Herb Corbett. Mrs. Florence White of Toronto is at home with her parents for thc- holidays. The Christmastide is saddened by the recent deaths which have occurr- ed in the locality, Mrs. Carl Atkin- son and Mrs. J. Watson. Those who are making merry with friends, sin- j cerely sympathize with those who art lonely and bereaved. ound agaia after a s«v«re sick spell One of our villagers had quite an experience on Momiay last while siding his house. By accident he emp- tied a number of 25 calibre rifle cart ridges into the stove and says that it was like a machine gun for a fime and he had a busy time for awhile di.<lging around. However, they say a miss is as good as a mile and he was not injured. Mrs. Nicholl and children spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ros.s. near Maxwell. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor and familj spent Christmas at .Midland. Mr Taylor is the principal of our Contin- uation school. MAXWELL NOTICE All accounts that are not settled by January 5, 1935. will be handed in for collection without further notice â€"JAS. .\. STEWART, Flesherton Mig» Shirley Buckingham has se- cured a position as tt^acher in the high .school in Holstein. Holiday visitoi-s at their parental homes here v. ere: MLss Shirley anu Merlie Buckingham, V'erna Londry -MaJiel Ross, Irene Parker, Kathleen Morrison and Verne Pallister. Mr. Geo. Ross spent pan of last week in Toronto and attended the funeral of his aunt, Mrs. Jas. Heron a former resident of Osprey. The W. .A. of the United Church will meet at the home of Mrs. .\ngus Morrison on January 3rd. The school concert under the direction ot the teacher. Miss Shouldice, was a decided success. A Toronto woman beat up a rival for her husband's affections; perhaps that is a treatment as effective a.s any for the huzzies engaged in home wrecking. FEVERSHAM WE WISH TO E-X'rEX.D: Happy New Year Greetings to Everyone .MAY 1935 BE. -\ PROSPEROL'S ONE K. G. BETTS WE DELRER - FLESHERTON, Ont. (Intended for Last Week) Mrs. Colin McLean and son, Allie, mctore<l to Toronto to visit friends. Recent visitors at Mr. Alex Carsons wei-e: â€" Mr. and Mrs. Campbell and family Mr. and Mrs. John N'ichol and Jessie, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Walker and Mrs. Timniins of Eugenia, Mrs. D. MacPhail and Miss -Agnes. Mr. Donald Campbell has a fine new hen house, Messrs. .\ndy Dow and Jack Haw of Swinton were the carpenters. Mr. .\ngus Clark received word that his sister Mrs. Peart had died in To- ronto, on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Tucker and Gerald. Mrs. D. Nichol and Margaret, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Tuckei- and family were rc-trent visitors at Andrew Hincks. Mr. J. ,W. Robinson motored to To- ronto on Friday last with a shipment of fowl, returning home on Saturday. His sister. Miss Dorothy, returned with him to spend Christmas at her home here. Miss Beatrice Bewell of Flesherton spent Christmas at her home on the townline. Miss Tola SpofFord has returned home from the hospital in Markdale where she underwent a serious oper- ation. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bewell and fam- ily spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Melville Douglas and' family on the 12th line. 'Mrs. E. MeKen^i<. is very ill at the present time. Miss Mabel Ross of Toronto spent Christmas at her home near Maxwell and called on friends here on Monday. The staff of the local post office had a very heavy mail to handle this Christmas time. Mr. Geo. Cooper is able to be ar- »» » » » ♦ * .^.^<«<^^»<M^<~;~^»;..^<»^»<~MK~^.^^~^»^»^<~^<~>^»;M^»^♦>,^.^♦^4M.^♦^^ % Support Wm. Heitman For the office of REEVE Township of Osprey for the year 1935 Greetings- I To our Friends and Patrons: Many kind thoughts and hearty greetings, Prosperity throughout the New Year, euid may you enjoy Health, Happiness and J I % •> I t ♦♦♦>e~»->^':-f«-:' 4 \ I Osprey & Artemesia Co-operative Co., Ltd. FLESHERTON SAUGEEN JUNCTION (Last Week's Items) Mr. and Mrs. Evans motored to To- ronto Monday. Mrs. Evans remained for a longer visit. John Dow visited Sunday at Mr. Bert Cuthbertson's. -Mrs. Charles Jackson and son Chai'les have returned to Winnipeg, after visiting Mr. C. Joseph Badge- row and sons. Jim Dutflop is holidaying in To- ronto. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Batchelor vis- ited Sunday in Guelph with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Cooper. Helen Badgerow is holidaying at her home here. Our teacher. G. B. Littlejohns. is holidaying in Markdale. We wish the editor and staff K Merry ChristmBs and a Prosperous New Year. Not all of us met our wives, ven- tures the Bj^ndon Sun. Some of us were overtaken. Yes, boys and pirls kissed back in 1890, but it resembled a chicken pick- ing up corn, instead of vulcanizing â€" Robert Quillen. Season's Greetings To Our Friends: At this Season we desire to extend our Best Wishes for Happiness and Prosperity during 1935, and at the same time to express our thanks and appreciation for the patronage extended to us during the past year. D. McTavish & Son Ghexrolet Dealers FLESHERTON