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â-º. '^ii}e fkB\)txii^n %l^mnu. VOL. 57; No. 30. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1937 W. H THURSTON & SON. Proprietora *i^^^3^3§s^;^J^s^3^^^S^^^^^S3^^^^^ fi'm^-^- \>^' May Friendships be Continued, New Friendships Made and Prosperity Abound in 1938. W. H. THURSTON. F. J. THURSTON. j.^M}.^.^»t.4Hti^.ti.|. .;. .1. .;. .\.^ ^ .^ fiiTiBTnTiiTiiTiiTi â- -»»«â- â- â- -â- â- .» • • Funeral Chapei DIGNIFIED and SYMPATHETIC I'ERSON.VL SERVICE Whethei YOr I'AY LESS THAN SIOO.OO For Complete Funeral )!• Molt! NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR THE USE OF OUR CHAPEL BATES & MADDOCKS 12 4 Avenue Road, TORONTO Night or Day Phone: Klngsdale 4344-3456 • • J. J. ihompson^Oied Suddenly Last vtfeek St. John's Yy.i.S. IT IS WITH PLEASURE WE EXTEND TO S^ ALL OUR CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS THE g COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON. Christmas Specials Boxed Chocolates 25c, 35c, 75c ^ Chocolate Drops per lb. 19c Moir's French Cre£un» lb- 19c Creams, Jellies and Chocolates lb. 19c Hard Mixed Candy 2 lbs. 25c Peanuts 2 lbs. 25c Mixed Nuts lb. 19c Sweet, Juicy Oranges per doz. 25c, 35c, 49o FRKSH GRAPES AND CRANBERRIES Christmas Wrapped Tobaccos and Cigarettes ^ at all prices. BETTS' GROCERY -^ L, We Deliver 'Phone 46w !*? Jeremiah J. Thompson, a well known and highly esteemed resident o"l this village for the past nineteen years and prior to that time a resident of Atemesia Township, passed away at his home here on Wednesday evening of last week. Death came suddenly, lor the late Mr. Thompson, although he had been ailing in health for a number of years, had been able to be out and around. He sulfered a weak spell a.s he prepared for bed Wednes- day evening. Deceased would have celebrated his 85th biilhday on the second of next month. The late Mr. Thompson, who was born in Erin was united in marriage to Mis.s Mary JaiU' Thistle of Sliel- burne. and soon afti'r their maii'iage they moved to .A.rf,enu'sia Township, where Mr. Thomjjson farmed until re- tiring and moving to this village nine- teen yt ars ago. He is survived by his sorrowing wife and two daughtei's, Etta, Mrs. Edgar Botts, of Flesherton. and Ada, Mrs. Lawson Whitehead of Markdale. A son Walter, passed away sixteen years ago. The late Mr. Thompson wms a mem- i ber of S. .John's United Church form- ' pvlv P'-p-b"teriaii. ;iiid a f.-iithful .'i - | tendant as long as his health permitt- ed. The f\ineral took place on Fridav afternoon, when service was held at his Int" residence at 2 o'clock p.m. Rev. G li. Service, pastor of St. John's United Church, gave a com fortinir message to the bereaved fam- ily and also presided at the hnvi'il siM'vice in the mortnary chapel in Flesherton Cemetery, where interment 'vill be made. The na'Ibenvers were: Me«s''s. J'^«. PieM TV>os, Bett'J. •Tn'm McDonnM Tosr-nh DuncBn, Richard and John PorteouR. Those ft'onn a distance wb" nttonAo'^ the fiineml were: Mrs. V<i'l and twr> 5r,r>« of MoTicifiolfl. M''« Cn'enHnv of 411iofr>Ti Mro T?'<b<"-t '''Vii.3tl,> on,) M>. Tomes TViiofA of Rlielbi'""" Mv T"ri M*.*!. O'^cn)' Howprs '»f CVirolnnd. nViir, .,.»rl M" .^'ul Mro. 'Pii'JSoll \>t''"-- =on of Everett. The W. M. S. met in St. John's United Church with Mrs T. Sled in the chair. The subject of her programme was "Fellowship in the Cnureh ". .\tter the o|)ening exercises which consisted of singing, "O come all ye Faithful", reading of scripture and prayer, the following taking part, Mrs, Cargoe, Mrs. Wright, and Mrs. Inkstcr, Mrs McFadden read the De- votional leaflet..The president theTi took the chair and called for the min_ utes of the last meeting which were ( eaci by Mrs. Jos. McKee who recently came from Saskatchewan. Mr. Ser- vice was present and conducted the election which resulle<l as follows: Hon. Pres. Mrs. K Patton, Mrs. Mit- chell, Mrs. J. J. Th.mipson. Pres. Miss Macmillan; 1st Vice-Pres., Mrs. W. I. Heni-y; :ind Vice-Pres.. Mrs. Karstedt; Rec. Sec. Mrs. Chappie; Cor. Sec, Mrs. Turney; Treas., Mrs. Duncan; S 'C Ch. StVwardshii). .Mrs. Cai'goe; Str!ini.'''r's Sec. Mrs. .Moore; Supi)ly Sec, Mrs Wright; .Vssistant Sec. Mrs MacMillan; Temp. Sec, Mrs. Heard; Mission Hand Mesdaines. Cha- â- )oi!! S.M-'-'ee I'lid Karstedt; Miss. Monthly Sec. Mrs. McFadden; Lit. «,,,. Mv.^ Sled; Assoc Helper's Sec, Mrs. Inkster; Press.Mrs. Thurston and Mrs. Armstrong; Pianist, Mrs. Black, burn. Heralds for llt.'iS are: Japan: Mrs Philips. India: Mrs. Alexander. Africa Mr«. Annstrong, Korea: Mrs. Thnvs ton. Trinidad: Mrs. Turney, China: Mrs. McFadden and Mrs. SIimI; Can- ada: Mrs. Down. Mrs. T. Bannon Dies Mrs. Thomas Bannon, who resides four miles south of Flesherton on No. 10 highway, passed away on Monday morning of this week^ in her 80th year. Wo have a full account of the 'ife of Mrs. Bannon, but we are un- .-ihle to use it this week. The funeral is tnkinpr place this Wednesd.nv .ifter- noon. when service will he held at her late residi'iice nn<l interment to be made in Flesherton cemetery. Baptist Services The Christma Services in the local Baptist Churches were well attended and special music was rendered by the choirs at both chuiches. Miss Dor- othy Foster delighted the Kock Mills congregation as a prelude to the ser- vice, with a number of Christmas car- ols on the piano, and the choir of young girls she had trained gave sp- lendid service in the snging. The Rock Mills S. S. held their annual Chjistmas entei-tainment with the Su- perintendent presiding. 'I'he church was packed to the doors and for two hours the members of the Sunda.v School delighted the audience with a variety of talent which was greatly appreciated. Thi-ee Pageants were ubiy given with a short Flay by friends of the 8th line. Croat ci'edil is due to the three workers in particu_ lai- who laboured so enthusiastically :ind patiently to get the Sunday School scholars to such a high degiei' i!f elficiency as manifested l)y each one, and the thanks of the school and church were tendered to Miss Dorothy Foster. Mrs. S. Philips, and Mrs. (ieo. HIackburn. with all others who had helped to make the concert such a ';ii'at success. Santa Clans appeared •it the close of the program and from the tree gave a pi'osent to I'Very schol- ai-. accompanied with a bag of candy and an orange. li.iCK .MILLS L.VDIES' AlU rhu annual nieetnig of Rock Mills La.,ies' Aid was helu at the home of Mrs. H. Field on Wednesday, Dec. 17. with J 1 members and one visitor pre- sent. 1 hi secretary's report was read and the roll call Udien. The treasur- er s report showed tile amount taken in as $loii.40, expenses of $147. tjJ leaving a balar of ;^11.76. The eleciiiin oi oificers for I'.KK, re- sulted, b;, ballot, as follows- Pres Mrs. B. liel.i; Vice Pres., Mrs. Ash- ton; Treas., Mrs. Ned Croft; Sec, Mrs. C. Hanley; Asst. Sec, Mrs. Wallace Fisher; Flower and Treat Com., Mrs. B. Field and Mrs. Ned Croft; Visiting Com., Mrs. J. Boyce. Mrs Emily Crof! was made an hon- orary member of the .\id. The year's business being finished, the meeting cosed by singing "Hark the Herald Ang<'ls Sing," after which lunch wa.s served by the hostess. The iK'Xt mei't- ing will be held at the home of Mrs. Med Croft on Wednesday. Jan. 19th. Lunch C(nn. â€" Sandwiches, Mrs. Harry Patnn, Mrs. A. English; Cake, Mrs. B Field, Mrs. A. Blackburn. Concert at Priceville This is one reason why business con Ciivn'' 'iivn by advertising. They state some propositicm in plain, clear lang ma-', t'll'ntr what certain goods are. -d "/hat *b'- pr'ce for them is, That t-Wii of clear, definite statement which people can understand and eas- ;iv „...",r> r•lâ- wnv^• makes its n))penl and rJiâ€"â€" - "'istomers to the stores tha' make it. CHR'STMAS HOLIDAY WEEK END TR; N SERVICE To enable patrons enjoy the entire Christmas week-end with their friends and be home at a convenient hour Sun- day night, the Canadian Pacific has arranged the following Special Train. SUNDAY. DECEMBER 26 Owen Sound FLESHERTON Toronto Leave Owen Sound (>..'50 p.m.; Leave Flesherton 7.32 p.m.; arrive Toront'i Union 11 p.m.. making all stops. Consult Agents or current time tables for detailed schedule. Ask about ?necial Holiday Fnres. Canadian Pacific |)„I,M!,., "l)ut wise' is coming. s before this you have been to the fact that Christmas I The SHI ELS FAMILY of Chesley will give a 2-hour program in St. .Andrew's Presbvterian Church PRICEVILLE - on - Thursday. Dec. 30'^^. 1937 .â- Special Christmas Numbers .Admission: - - ;!.")c and 15c THE EVENT OF THE SEASON -ANNU/L CHRISTMAS DANCE will be held in the FRATERNAL HALL niidcr auspice.s of the H;ill Committee Monday, Dec. 27 GRANT-ST. JOHN CRCHESTKA uf Owen Sound PRIZKS .WTi \i )VELTIKS ADMISSION; 50c -: T.unch extra.