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; â-  ' THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE Wednt-sday. Aupfust 25, 1937 PRICEVILLE The August meeting of St. Columba W.M.S. and W.A. waa held on the I8th at the home of Mrs. Malcolm Mclnnes with a good attendance. Mrs. Ritchie presided and Miss Eleanor Mather gave a report of the wonderful ten days which she and Miss Roberta Har- rison spent at Presque Isle summer school. Mrs. T. B. Weir and daugh- ter, Mary, sang a pretty duet. Miss Emma Oliver read a story on the rev- eries of a missionary in Africa. Mrs. G. Whyte and Miss B. Weir led in the devotional period by giving an inter- pretation of the famous picture "The Light of the World." Miss Edith James took the chair for the WA. and â-  gave a short talk on "the abundant life," and led in the general business. An enjoyable social hour was spent and tea was served by the hostess. It is expected the next meeting will he on Sept. 15th at the home of Mrs. Thos. Harrison, North Egremont. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Neilson (nee Alice Parslow) of St. Pauls, Mrs. Geo. W. Parslow and daughter, Mrs. Jack Norman, of Toronto v/era visitors during the week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Parslow in town. Mrs. Wni. Watson, mother of W. G. and Miss Martha, is still about the same â€" rheumatics, chiefly. Mr. T. A. M. Ferguson reports him. self feeling better, when last we visit- ed him. He attained the good old age of SS years on .August U. Many more birthdays are wished him. Messrs. Bennett of Edge Hill, with their machiBe, threshed for Mr. H. B. McLean on Monday and Tuesday. Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was observed in St. Andrew's church on Sunday, with Rev. Mcintosh of Dun- dalk conducting the service. The house occupied by the late Andy Ford was sold on Saturday to Mrs. Mepham for $340. Several were bidd- ing on the property. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Richardson and family of two boys and a girl are hoR- daying with her mother, Mrs. D. G. McLean. ^ ^gi Dr. Mary Tryon of DetBoit is up on her annual holiday at the old home, looking well and healthy. Mrs. Geo. Drimmie, Egremont, is at present assisting her mother, Mrs. Watson, during her illness. Mr. A. Bell, principal of the school here, with hs wife, paid a flying visit to fri«nds in town on Monday. MAXWELL The Wsmen's Institute met at the home of Mrs. E. Buckingham Thurs- day afternoon, August 19th, with a good attendance. The president, Mrs. Geo. Ross, was in the chair, and the roll call was responded to by first aid hints. It was decided to buy a new gate for the Community Cemetery. Mrs. Eby had charge of the program, which consisted of readings by Mrs. M. Nicholls and Mrs. Leggatt and a solo by Mrs. Geo. Lawler. Mrs, J. Long conducted a contest, which brought an enjoyable meeting to a close. The hostess served a dainty lunch, assisted by the lunch committee, Mrs. E. Hawton and Mrs. Ed. Seeley. Mrs. Leslie Adam underwent an op- eration for appendicitis at Markdale hospital last week. She is progress- ing favorably. Mrs. Pursley of Toronto is with her mother, Mrs. Jas. Seeley, who is very ill. Mrs. Elliott visited in Owen Sound the past week. Miss Carrie Kernahan has taken a position in Gravenhurst hospital. EUGENIA FEVERS HAM LADY BANK Mrs. Donald Campbell was hostess to the W.M.S. and Willing Helpers Societies on Tuesday of last week, when forty were present. Mrs. Jack McMeekin presided over the W.A. After the devotional exercises a very interesting debats was held on the subject resolved "that crime is due to wealth rather than poverty." The affirmative was upheld by Misses Jean and Beth Hincks, while the negative was taken by Misses Elda Frook and Anna McEachei-n. The judges, Mrs. Wm. Beaton. Misses Gretta Nichol and Nellie McLean and Mrs. Dan L. Mc- Arthur, gave their decision in favor of the affirmative. Some splendid points were made by both sides. It was decided to invite the Swinton Park Ladies' Aid for a picnic to be held on the school grounds on August .31st. The meeting closed by repeating the Mizpah Benedicttion. Mrs. Suther- land pi'esided over the W.M.S. and opened the meeting with silent prayer, followed by Scripture reading from' Acts the 6th chapter. Mrs. Jack Whyte and Mrs. Dan McArthur gave â-¼ery interesting readings, and the meeting closed with singing "Abide With Me." A delicious lunch was Mi.s.s McKenzie of Clark.sburg is spending a few days with Mrs. Wm. ] Poole, while Mrs. Poole's grand- daughter, little Miss Shirley Holt, is a victim of the whooping congh. BORN â€" To Mr. and Mrs. Mannio Dobson on Wed., August 18th, 19.37, a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Graham and two children spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Talbot, Flesherton, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Semple of To- ronto are spending a weeks holiday- ing at the former's parental home here and with other friends. served by the hostess and her assist- ants. The September meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Dave Nichol. Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Knox and Gar- net, Mrs. H. Pedlar and sons returned to Toronto on Tuesday and Jackie Richardson to Swinton Park, after visiting at the home of Alex. Carson. Miss Jean McLean and friend, Mr, Caleb Marshall, of Toronto spent the week end at the honnie of Hector Mc- Lean. Mrs. McCannell, Mrs, McPherson, Mr, Hector McDonald and sister of Durham visited last week at the homa of Mr. Dave Nichol. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Smith and Del- bert and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Smith and family of Flesherton visited on Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs. Aldie McLean. Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was dispensed on Sunday in St. Andrew's church, when a large congregation was present. Rev. Wm. Mcintosh of Dun- dalk occupied the pulpit and gave a splendid sermon on the subject "The Gift of This Day." ITie choir con- tributed an anthem. We were glad to see so many friends from Flesherton present. Mr. John McArthur was a new member, who joined the church Friday evening at the preparatory service. Mr. .-Vlroy McLean and lady friend of Toronto were recent visitors at the home of his father. Mr. Colin McLean. Mrs. Clark and daughters. Teressa and Reta and Messrs. Duncan and Lloyd Pearson of Toronto spent the week end at the home of .\ngus Clark. Mis.s Isobe! Nixon of Toronto is spending a couple of weeks at the home of Mr. Ed. Dingwall. Miss Delia McPhail returned to To- ronto after spending a month w'ih friends here. ***i >♦<* I EVERYTHING FOR THE PICKLES JARS, JAR RINGS, JAR RUBBERS, SUGAR VINEGAR, SPICES Pries like the following: WHOLE MIXED PICKLING SPICE, lb 20c PURE BLACK PEPPER, lb 20c. Woodscrof t Building Paper suitable for any brick or frame builling; may be used inside or outside. Reg. size, rolls 400 square feet. > ; Price for Roll 50c Highest prices, cash or trade, for Eggs I Osprey & Artemesia Co-operative Co., Ltd. FLESHERTON (Intended for Last Week) Rev. Mr. Elliott preached a flne sermon on Sunday, taking as his t.'xt "Thou Shalt not kllU." Next Sunday his address will be based on another commandment. The Women's Association will held their August meeting on Thursday afternoon of this week in the church basement. The captain of each unit will give a report of her work. Visitors welcome. Mrs. Pinkerton accompanied by Mrs. Wilfred Magee took in the one-day cruise to Christian Island and Midland on Tuesday, Aug. 10, on the S.S. Keewatin. They report a very enjoyable trip o£ 170 miles on the Georgian Bay. Mr. Dean Clinton and brother Kendell and lady friond of Toron- to visited with Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Magee and family recently. We are very sorry to report that Mr. Gerald Falconer, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Falconer ie critically ill in Weston Hospital at time of writing. We hope he will soon recover. His mother and fath- ^r left on Monday to be with him. We were pleased to hear that | Mrs. Lawrence Lyons (sister of Mrs. Garnet Magee) of Mt. Zion is progressing favorably after her op- eration last week in Orangeville Hospital. We wish her a speedy recovery. Mrs. Chas. Doupe and children of Flesherton are spending a few days with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Haney. Mr. and Mrs. Smith of Toronto spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Fawcett. Mrs. Huether, who has spent the past few weeks with her parents here, returned home with them. Mr. Joey Williams accompanied by his brother Clarence and cousin Mr. Frank Legard spent the week- end in Toronto. Misses Doris and Eleanor Wil- liams and Edith MoMuUen, who have been holidaylns at the Wil- liams home returned to Toronto at the week-end. Mr. Reginald Fawcett is spend- ing a few days this week in Toron- to. Mr. Robt. Meldrum of Porilaw visited Ills sister Mrs. Thos. McKee. Mr. Will Campbell of Toronto spent the week-end In the village. Mrs. Campbell, who has spent the summer here, returned home with him. Mr. John Fenwick, who has spent the past few weeks with relatives h«re returned to his home in To- ronto on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Lehman, Mr. I Chas. Anne.tte and Miss Hilda Wil- ' liams visited ov»r the week-end with Mr. Jake Williams. Mr. and 'Mrs. Donald Young and little daughter Caroline of Sarnla spent two weeks with Mrs. Young's pareattt, .Mr. and Mrs. Will Duckett. Little Miss Arisen Taylor of Flesherton is holidaying at the home of her uncle and annt, Mr. and Mrs. Roes Smith. Mr. and Mrs. S. McDonald were recent visitors with the former's brother and sister. Mr. Neil and Miss Lucy McDonald. Sam, who is on the Teacher's Exchange leaves shortly for Si'otland where he will teach a year. .\ lady teacher from Scotland takes his position in To- ronto. We wish Sam and wife a very pleasant trip and ©very suc- cess. Mrs. Thos. Fenwick has gone to Palermo to be with her daughter. Miss Muriel, who is taking treat- ment there. Recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hanley and Mrs. W. C. Han- ley were: Mrs. Kernahan and daughter, Mrs. Jim Le«gate of Fev- ersham: Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Lewis and three children and Miss Georg- ina Southern, Mr. Kendal Clinton, Mrs. Brotherfcon and son Ian, all of Toronto: Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mounter and daughter Phyllis of Orangeville: Mr. and Mrs. Preston Woodward of Port Arthur; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith of Kitchener. Miss Lillian Magee and sister Doris visited their friend, Miss Francis Reilly at Priceville. Miss Lucy Robbins of Durham visited the past week with her friend. Miss Irene Martin. Mrs. W. C. Hanley Is spending a few days with her daughter, Mrs. Akitt at Flesherton. Dick Silvorwood and John Slade of St. Catherines spent a few days with their chum, Bennie Hanley. We are sorry to report Hazel Mc- Master of Wareham, eleven-year- old sister of Mrs. Chas. Hanley laid up at the present time. She acci- dentally tell from the barn floor through to the stable, rendering herself unconscious tor three hours and .sustaining several b^d bruteee. We sincerely hope she will goon be well. Mrs. George Proctor and grand- (hiughter, Miss Marjorle Proctor of Kimberley visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Proctor and family. Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Miss Constance Walters of Moose Jaw, .Sask., is visiting her friend, Miss Bernice Hudson, and parents at present. Miss Jean Bushel of Parkhill is vis- iting her friend. Miss Evelyn Hale. Miss Mildred Moore of Dundalk is visiting in this locality at present. Rev. and Mrs. Ferrier of Nebraska were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Burk last week. Mrs. Ferrier resided in Maxwell with her father. Mr. Strachan, who kept store in that vill- age some years ago. Mr. Ferrier was Rector of the .\nglican church at Dun- dalk and Maxwell at that time. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bell of Toronto are holidaying with Mr. and Mi's. W. Heitman at present. Mrs. Joseph Barber visited with her son, Fred, and sister, Mrs. F. Brack- enbury. at Flesherton. Miss Florence Gekill visited at her home near Heathcote recently,. Mr. and Mrs. A. Long of Toronto visited friends here last week. Miss Gekill of Heathcote visited with her sister. Florence, her on Fri- day of last week. Mrs. Earl Hewgill and family of Heathcote visited with her parents. Mr. and Mr.s. Geo. .Short, on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. McLelland and babe of Toronto visited at her parental home for a couple of weeks and re- tui-ned home on .Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. .A.llan Ferguson i>f Thornbury spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tyler. Mr. and Mi-s. John Stewart and daughter. Irene, of Flesherton spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Robt. J. Colquotte. . The Robinson family spent the week end with friends in Toronto. Mr. Robinson's mother, a lady of some O.T years, enjoyed the trip. Mrs. H. Wilson of Flesherton visited over the week end at the Robinson home here. Mr. Jas. Gamey of Weyburn. Sask., is visiting his sister. Mrs. F. SpoflPord. and daughter. Tolie. ♦ II III I f III I ^ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^ l-MH SUPERIOR STORES SPECIALS ARE CASH ONLY MATCHES, 3 large boxes 23c WHEAT FLAKES, large pkg 25c RINSO, large pkg 23c Assorted COOKIES, per lb. 17c Unwrapped Laundry SOAP, 8 bars 25c Angler SALMON, tails, 3 tins 27c FOR PRESERVING Certo Zinc Ring-.s Rubber Rin^s Parowax Spices Vinegars, all fresh stock OUR MEATS ARE ALWAYS FRESH C. J. KENNEDY 1! Phone 37 We Deliver ♦ ♦ ♦♦ ^ ♦♦ ♦♦ ♦ ♦ â-  H"H"I"l pi I i' I i H .. I .. t .i I .. I .. I .. I .. l .. | i. } .. i i » . t .. I .. I ., I .. I ,. I .. l .. H .^ Card of Thanks Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Falconer of Eugenia wish to publicly express their very grateful thanks to the sympa- thetic public who so kindly presented flowers and in man.v ways expressed profound sympathy for them in their sore trouble by the loss of their be- loved son, Gerald. aaK Ship Your Livestock to DUNN & LEVACK LIMITED Canada's Leading Livestock Salesmen ESTABLISHED 18113 UNION STOCK Y.ARDS â€" TORONTO ROCK MILLS LADIES' AII> G»rley were: Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hill and sou Harvey, from near .Markdale. -Mr. and Mrs. Bert Mn.ge» and sons Jim and Earl and Mrs. Magee's .sister. Mrs. .-Vllen Cameron, who Is visiting here, s-pent Sunday with Warden and Mrs. Mo.\rthur of the Glen. Mr. and Mrs. Jaek McCowell of Toronto spent the week with Mr. :ind Mrs. Joe Porteoue. Mrs. Robt. Gorley spent thtj pa»t week in Toronto. Mr. Campaign from .Minnesota, accompanied by his uncle. Mr. Dun- can and nephew of Shelburue, was a visitor wllth Po8tma8.ter Park and wife. Mr. Campaign has no^ visit- ed here for over 40 years. Mrs. Crowston of Markdale was a visitor in the village recently. Mr. Frank Legard had a very successful sale of horses on Wed- nesday of last week, having dispos- ed of them all. realizing fairly good phices. .Mr. and Mrs. Cook of Mount Al- bert and .Miss Cook of Toronto vis- ited recently with Mr. and Mrs. W. Sloan. Mr. and .Mrs. Kd. Graham and two girls of Clarksburg visited rel- atives in the village the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. L. Latimer and Mr. :ind Mrs. Ernie Proctor and Miss Marge Park attended .Miss Sylvia -Viheson's trousseau tea one even- ing last week. Mis* Acheson was a former te<ao4ier here and we extend our heartiest congratulations to her and her life partner.. Miss Hazel Magee. who spent the past week in Toronto, returned home with Mrs. Bretherton and little son and Mr. Kendall Clinton who visited at the Magee home. Mrs. Sloan and Miss Donalda and Miss Marge Park visited in Clinton one day recently. Mr. Mlddleton of Orillia called on Mrs. Wm. J. Magee one day re- cently. He was once a pupil of Mrs. Magee when she taught school on the 8th line. It is over fifty years since they had seen each other. Mr. and Mrs. Fiddls and son Willie of Heathcote and the Messrs. Delworth of Ottawa visited on Fri- day with Mr. and Mrs. G. Magee. Miss Florence Paul Is visiting friends at Kimberley. Mrs. D. McMullen visited on Sun- day with her daughter, Mrs. Ross Smith and hushand. The Ladies' Aid held their meeting at the home of Mrs. Albert Blackburn Oil Wednesday, Aiigust 18th, with ele- ven members and ten vishors present. The devotional part of the meeting opened by singing "Down in the Valley," and the Scripture lesson, St. .Matthew 18th chapter, was read by* .Mrs. Diek Clark, followed by the "Lord's Prayer in unison. Collection amounted to f5.06. After the bus- iness the meeting closed by singing "Abide With Me," followed by lunch. The ne.xt m«*eting will be held at the home of Mrs. Chas. Hanley en Wed., September 16th. Lunch Committee: cake, Mrs. Dick Clark, Mrs. S. Fisher; sandwich, Mrs. .\. Blackburn and Mrs. Earl Croft. at $9.25 on Monday, and bucks |8.25; best light sheep 3 to 4 cents, others at lower prices accordingly. Choice veal calves^ were strong demand for export to U.S. at from $9 to $10, with a few extra choice $10.30; fair to good veal calves ranged from $7.50 to |9, common $5 to $6.50, grass calves from $S to f3.50. Monday's hog market was very slow, as buyers were well supplied and reports from -â- Vmerican markets and the United Kingdom were lower. The bulk of the sales were made on the basis of S10.25 off truck.s. and prog- I)ects lower for the balance of week. Live Stock Report Suplies of cattle were slightly less than the past two weeks, and the market improved somewhat on good killing cattl«, while those of medium (|uality met with a slow sale at much lower prices, compared to the good kind. Choice heavy steers sold from $!).50 to a top of 10 ceNts, with the bulk of the good to choice weighty steers from $8 »o $9. Choice butcher steers sold readily at from $6.25 to $7. with a few fancy steers at $8; fair to good butchers $5.50 to $6; common and medium $4.50 to $5.26. Baby beeves, which have featured the market for some time, were inclined to ease otf in prices, only a few bringing 10 cents or over, and selling mostly at f»om $9 to $10. Stockers and feeders on offer were of better quality, and sold at from $4.75 to $5.50 for the light kind, and those of heavier weights up to 6 cents: com- mon and medium kind were very slow of sale from $;}.50 to $4Ji5; fair to good from $3.50 to $4; common to mediiini 3)2.75 to $;?.25; cannei-s and cutters $2 to $2.65. Bt';?t heavy bulls sold at $4 to $4.50; bologna bulls $3 to $3.75. .The lamb market was active and steady with «hoice ewe lambs selling CHURCH GAIN'S 88.000 MEMBERS IN DECADC A gain of 88. Ul;! members in the past decade has been established in the United Church of Canada, it waa announced last week. The report was contained in the church's year book. Membership in the church w.as 609,729 in 1926 and thi> latest report shows tSt7.742. Membership in the Sunday schools of the United Church also increased, from .17^.482 in 1926 to •594,419 last vear. It is estimated that 2500 elavntors will be shut down in Western Can- ada as a result ef the drought. NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN" THE M.VTTER of the Estate of THOMAS CLAYTON, late of the Village of Flesherton in the County of Grey, Retired Merchant, de- ceased. \\\ those having claims against the above named deceased must send ftjll particulars therof to the undersigned solicitor for the executors before the Third day of September, 1937. After that date the estate will be dtstribut- ed amongst those entitled thereto, having regard omly to claims of which notica shall at that time have baen received. â€" C. C MIDDLEBRO' Solicitor for the Executors City Hall, Owen Sotuid Man is funny. He cheerfully pays for other education, but he feels abus- ed when he has to pay a note ho j endorsed. Specials KNEE LENGTH HOSE. reg. 79c 69c KNEE LENGTH RAYON 39c ANGELSKIN SLIPS 59c ZINC JAR RINGS per doz '23c RUBBER RINGS 5c PRESERVING KETTLE •â-  79c SUMMER CANDY, per lb 19c VARIETY STORE, Flesherton