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THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE Wednesday, March 16, 1938. CENIRELINE The crows have air;/ed back and the weather is getting- more like spring. Mr. Leslie Breadner and sister Mibs Jeau and friend spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wilkinson. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Osborne and John spent Svinday with Mr. and Mrs, Sadgerow Mr Edwin Little, is spending a few 4ays with friends at Clarksburg. Mrs. Garnet Magee spent a few <lay8 with her sister, Mrs. Florence Lyons, last week. Mrs. Fred Taylor spent a week with ier mother, Mrs. Wright, near Max- well recently. We are sorry that Mrs Wright is not enjoying good health. Miss Grace Hopps haa returned to her home here after spending the past few months near Durham. Moving and presentations have been the order of the day around here the past two weeks. Mr. Lloyd Young of CoUingwood «Bd Misses Florence and Stella Tuoby Florence Lyons. Messrs. John Osborne and Arthur Wright have gone to Clarksburg for a few days. Mr. Ernie Little spent a few days «t CoUingwood. Mr. Mac Cudmore and Miss Hazel Osborne visited with Mr. and Mrs, Jack Badgerow on Sunday. The Mount Zion W.A. met at the home of Mrs. Fred Taylor on March 8th with 10 members and sis visitors present. The roll call was answered by naming the apostles and the nert by some of Christ's sayings. Moat of the time was spent in a temperance talk by Rev. Elliott. The next meet- ing will be at the home of Mrs. Fred Plantt Mr. Victor Osborne spent a few days recently with Mr. Mac Cudmore. Jimmy: "Too bad about Ted wreck- ing his car last night, especially with bis girl along." Douglas: "Bid something go vrrong with the car?" Jimmy: "Yes, too much play at the wheel." BARGAIN FARES MARCH 19 to " Buffalo $4.85 Chatham $6.65 Fort WUUam $22.50 Hamilton $3.15 Smith's Falls $7.35 Toronto $2.15 also to numerous intermediate points _j RETURNâ€" Up to March 21, except from Parry Sound and points north where longer limit is allowed. For limits, trains to use etc. Consult Agents - Ask for Handbill Canadian Pacific RAIL BARGAINS EUGENIA The Y.P.U. held their regular weekly meeting on Wednesday, March 9 with Miss Evelyn Campbell presid- ing. Scripture passages were read by Misses Grace Saunders and Gladys Duckett. Miss Dinsmore took the discussion topic, "Wanted 10,000 vol- unteers." The 16th of March in the avenin' Has been chosen by the Y.P.U. To have a St. Patrick's party. And we're inviting you. Please come and wear an Irish smile; We want you on the scene You'll find *the place quite easily, Twill all be trimmed in green. It's in the basement of the church Begins at the hour of eight There will be a progrram and lunch too Come and don't be late, 9 nd bring a friend with you. Visitors one day last week with Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Porteous were Mr. and Mrs. John McDonald and little daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Laurie Betts. Visitors over the week end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kaitting were, Mr. Ken Kaitting of Peterbor- oagh H.EP.C; Messrs. Hugh and Will Davidson, Feversham; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wiley, Mr. Nozzel Conn and Miss Nellie Shortt all of Nott- awa. Miss Lucy McDonald is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. F. Tayler at Flesherton.^ - Mr. and Mrs. John McDonald and little daughter returned on Sunday to their home in Codrington. We are pleased to report the con- tinual improvement of Mrs. Card. Graham and Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Gra- ham in Orangeville hospital. The Women's Association wiU hold their social on Friday evening, March 26, in the basement of the church. There virill be a programme and pot- luck supper. Mr. Chas. Goddard has taken the contract for taking out poles in the swamp for Mr. J. Boddy. Mr. Robt. Purvis has returned to his home from Toronto where he has been spending a few days. We extend our sympathy to Mrs. R. Purvis and Mrs. John Williama in the loss of their brother, the late Mr. John Linton of Toronto who passed away a week ago. PRICEVILLE Mr. Davidson of Knox College oc- cupied the pulpit on Sunday in St Andrew's Church. Mr. Fry from the West is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Sutherland. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Stevens and daughter Lavina of Flesherton spent 3unday at the home ofMr. J, A. NichoU. Keep in mind the crokinole social on Friday night in St. Andrew's church on March 18.. Ladies please bring lunch. Mr. David Hincks spent a couple of days visiting friends at Egremont and with his daughter, Mrs. Stanley Har- rison. Mrs. McMeekin is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Brady Irwin. Mr. and Mrs. T. Harrison visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.Jos. Ferris. We are glad to report Mr. Hector McLean up and around again. Mr. Stuart Carson left on Monday for Shelbume where he is engaged for the summer Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Tucker and fam- ily visited on Sunday with Mr. A. MacCuaig. Miss Margaret McLeod R.N. return- ed home after nursing Miss Minnie Simpson for over two weeks. CEYLON PROTON STATION Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Jackson of Toronto spent Sunday with Proton Station friends. Miss Winnifred Coutts of Melancth- on spent the week end with Miss Maude Acheson. Mr. Arthur Hergott is visiting his father, Mr. Alex. Hergott. Mr. Sapiuel Henderson of Torjnto visited with Mrs. John Carson and Mr. Robert Carson.. Mrs. Ernest Lyons and baby, Har- vey, spent a few days of last week in Toronto. Four fine horses belonging to Mr. Wesley Irwin who lives near the railway track about two miles north of Dnndalk ran before the train all the way to Proton Station where they were caught and held until the ovimer arrived. ROCK MILLS MARCH 25-26 to OWEN SOUND 90c RETURN Return limit up to March 28 Consult Agents -- Ask for Handbill. Canadian Pacific BUCKINGHAM (Intended for Last Week) Miss Ethylene Hutchison of CoU- ingwood spent a few days at her home here. The Community Club met Wednes- day of last week at the home of Mrs. Jas. Fawcett with 22 members and visitors present and witl^ the presid- ent in charge. The meeting opened with the usual devotional exercises and the minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. The secre- tary called the roll and a short time was devoted to business. The re- mainder of the afternoon was spent quilting and at 5.30 all enjoyed a dainty lunch served by the hostess. 5The next meeting is to be held at the home of Mrs. John Black on April 6th. Cake committee Mrs. Alfred Hawton. Miss Irene Hudson has returned from Toronto where she spent the past few week. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brownridge of Rob Roy spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Conn, Miss Gertie Mitchell who is attend- ing high school in Singampton spent the week end at her home here. Mr. Alex. Laughlin spent the week end with Mr. Fred Partridge. Mrs. Delbert Hopkins has been very ill and confined to her bed with the flu. Dr. Milne has been in attend- ance. Mrs. Sam Croft and Harvey mot- ored to Gravenhurst on Saturday to visit her brother, Mr. Sam Holley, who is very ill at present. I Mr. George Park of Owen Sound ' is visiting at the home of his sister, Mrs. Dick Clark. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Osborne of Wareham and Mrs. John Badgerow and daughter of the 4th line visited on Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Russell. A social evening will be held in the Baptist Church on Thursday, March 24 (note change of date), with a good programme consisting of a play, "The Society fur the purpose of doin' good", music, songs etc. Candy serv- ed at the close. Admission 25c and 15c. Mr. Kendall Stewart arrived home Sunday night from the G. and M. hospital, OwenSound, where he has been a patient for the past few weeks. He was accompanied by Mrs. Stewart who was sUjing in Owen Sound during that time. Visitors with Mr. Sangster Hemp- hill and Miss Maud the first of the week were, Mrs. Chas. Irish and son Norman, Toronui, and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Stewart and three children of Proton. Mrs Robt. Rutledge and Phyllis of Holland Centre visited with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Jaynes the latter part of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Marshall spent the week end with their sons at Rod- erick. Miss Jean Marshall who has been visiting in Toronto and Miss Olive of Holland Centre are at home with their parents. Miss Delia McPhail, Toronto, is a visitor at the home of Mrs. Brady Irwin. Miss Katie Stewart left Monday for Owen Sound where she enters the G. and M. hospital as a student nurse. We wish Katie every success. Mrs. Harvey Griffin, Toronto, was a visitor with her mother, Mrs. Wil- cock, and her sister, Mrs. G. Cainis. Keith Cairns returned with her after being confined to the house for the last two months. Keith's numerous friends trust the change will greatly improve his health. We extend our sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. (Jeo. Udell and other rel- atives in the loss of the latter's moth- er, Mrs. R. Best who passed away at her home on the Highway on Monday night. Miss Hazel Oliver and brother Eric who have made their home with their grandparents for the past several years left last Monday to join then- mother in Toronto. Both Hazel and Eric were great favourites and will be missed by their many friends at school where both were clever stud- ents. Mr. Earl McLeod and Miss Alicp Muir were in Owen Sound the first of the week, Mrs. Clarke Wyville has returned to Toronto after visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Archie McMullen. Miss Mary Clark spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Clark. Rock Mills. Mrs. Archie Sinclair, Dundalk, was a visitor here on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Fisher enter- tained their friends on the 4th line to a progressive euchre party last Thursday evening. Mrs. McMeekin, Priceville, and Mr. J. D. McLeod won the first prize awards while Mrs. N. Cameron and Mr. Bert Irwin were the winners of the consolation prizes. The hostess served a dainty lunch at the finish of the g^ame. Mr. Thos. Genoe recently purchas- ed the McLachlan property opposite Mr. Dave Adams from Mr. A. C. Muir. Mrs. Cameron Smellie won the prize oxered by Miss Macphail for the best pieced quilt block. The contest was among the members of the Hold- fast U.F.O. Club and the award was made at Mrs. John Nicholl's meeting. News and Information for the Fanner Rural Popnlation During the past sixty years the increase in population in Ontario has been chiefly in the category desig- nated urban. In 1871 the urban pop- ulation numbered 356,000 and rural population 1,266,000 or 78 per cent, of the totaL In 1931 the urban pop- ulation had increased to 2,096,000 but the rural population was only 1,33 ,- 000, or 39 per cent, of the total. The number of occupied farms in the same sixty years showed an in- crease from 172,000 to 192,000, but the size of the average farm rose from 93.8 acres to 118.9. These two changes indicate a decrease in the size of the farm family and an in- crease in the total area of occupied land from 16,162,000 acres to 22,- 841,000 acres. The area improved, however, showed a much greater per- centage gain, rising from 8,834,000 acres to 13,273,000. Health, that is what makes and keeps hens profitable, fcH' even Little ailments aflecc their laying. Your insurance ugainst even a periodical fall- ing off in egg production Is Pearson's Poultry Specific Used regularly, it will make and keep your hens in the money tnaking class. PEARSON'S Poultry Specific Mada fry tHm makmra of "CRKOUlf" itUY IT FROM YOUR NKAREST DIALIB C. J. KENNEDY ***«ii i i nn i i i nn iiiii n »<ii mi â- â- Â»â-  Priceville Store News : Women's One-strap House Slippers with Leather Sole and Low Rubber Heelj sizes up to 8 . $1^5 Growing Girls' Style-Craft Oxfords, 10 years to 18 years $1.98 ; I Misses' Style-Craft Oxfords, sizes 11 to 2 $1.59 : Girls' Style-Craft Oxfords, sizes StoW/z .... $1.49 ; Childs' Style-Craft Oxfords, sizes 5 to 7»/2 $1-35 F. G. K ARSTEDT, Priceville * » l it* >♦*>»'> **« I it tt t tt t * *** ***** * ** *** t »ii> »* '> * The Advance Offers T t Three Essentials I I Good Management Good Feed Husky Chicks X The best chick starter made will not do the trick ♦> A unless it is fed according to recommendations ♦> ^ An All Time Canadian Record ^ made in 1937 ^ 10 BIRDS LAID 2695 EGGS IN 51 WEEKS *^ In this pen were the First, Second, Third and ^ Fourth in the Entire Contest of All Breeds. X First ... 315 Eggs; 372.2 Points X Second . 305 Eggs; 362.3 Points X Third . . 305 Eggs; 333.1 Points A Fourth . 309 Eggs; 325.2 Points ^ « Birds were Started on Master Starter Grown on Master Growing Mash and Produced Their Records on Master Laying Mash and if you don't believe us ask ^ Clarence J. Henrick, Waterloo, Ont. ♦ WE DO SELL GROCERIES, FLOUR & FEED Y i Osprey & Artemesia Co-operative Co., Ltd. X % FLESHERTON, Ont. ♦ FEVERSHAM Miss Rose McGirr who has been "on a case" in Dundalk has returned to her home here. Mr. J. W. Robinson has a gang of men cutting wood in the bush he has bought in the Kimberley valley. Mrs. William Poole of Lady Bank spent a few days last week with her daughter, Mrs. Robert Holt. Mr. Holt has been bedfast with rheuma- tism for over a year. Mr. Ernest Brownridge who resides in the village received the sad news on Saturday last that his eldest sister of Areola, Saskatchewan, had passed away. Over thirty years ago she and her husband, Richard Ottewell moved out west and have been there since. Mr. Ivan Alexander of Flesherton was a caller at his parental home c»n Monday last. VICTORIA CORNERS Elvin Moore is spending a few days at the home of Mr. Robert Lee near Priceville. While we welcome Mr. and Mre. Herb. Nicholls back to the old home- stead we are very sorry to lose Mr. and Mrs. Lome Nicholls who are mov-' ing to a farm near Corbetton. On Friday evening a number of friends and neighbours gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Weatherall to bid them farewell and present them with a beautiful Aladdin lamp. The Y.P.S. held their meetingr at the home of Mr. John Richardaon on Monday last After the devotional exercises the evening was spent in social activities. The W.A. ladies met at the home of Mrs. Wm. Talbot on Wednesday afternoon with a large numlH'r of members present. After the roll call and business v>eriod a dainty lunch was served and a social hous spent. 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