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Wednesday, Dec. 7, 1938. THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE Former Priceville Boy Tariff Expert One of Grey County's most suceess- ful old boys, H. U. .McKiimoii, Tariff Conimis.sioner of Canada, has taken a prominent part in negotiating the new Canadian-British-U.S.A. treaties. Mr. McKinnon, %vho is a native of Price- ville and is well known to numy in this district, returned recently from Washington, where he had been work- ing On the trade ajtrecment since last April. In represenlinK Canada, Mr. .Mc- Kinnon had with him L. D. Wilgress, director of Canada's Intelligence Ser- vice and Norman Robertson, a Gov- ernment tn»de official. Along with the United Kingdom trade experts, Messrs. McKinnon. Wilgress and Robertson hid themselves away in the big Shoreham Apartment Hotel through a sweltering Washington summer, working I5 hours a day. Native of Priceville Referring to Mr. McKinnon in con- nection with the trade agreements, the Financial Post (Toronto) gave a short sketch of Mr. McKinnon's ac- tivities as follows: Hector Brown McKinnon entered the civil service at Ottawa via the newspaper route. Raised a staunch Presbyterian in the little village of Priceville, and with a little experience on the Montreal Witness, he natural- ly approached the old Globe of the Bev. J. A. McDonald. He became ag- ricultural editor. Until early in 1915 young McKin- /non roamed the concession lines of Old Ontario in search of journalistic raw material on pigs, cows, and crops. These he mixed liberally with Byron and Milton and signed his copy "Tim- othy Spray." Because he fancied horses he enlisted in the Army Ser- vice Corps but after a few months in France he joined the more exciting Royal Air Force. This ended in a crash not far from No Man's Land then an instructor's job for the "duration.'' Succeeds Senator Lambert Coming back to the Globe, McKin- non became its wcsftern travelling correspondent in succession to Nor- man, now Senator Lambert (an old Mount Forest boy), and met Charles Dunning, then Premier of Saskatch- «wan. ' Capitalizing his wide geographic knowledge of Canada The Globe in quick succession made him Ottawa correspondent, city editor, and finally editorial writer. Here trouble began because he refused to subscribe to the Globe's political meanderings. After a few months in the advertising bus- iness with his old friend, R. C. Smith, he landed the job of secretary to the Tariff Board. He sui-vived the Ben- nett house cleaning of I'JJiO and has since become a trusted and competent tariff adviser of both Conservatives and Liberals. His present title is Tariff Commissioner. As such he hears the pleas and wails of every industry interested: and gets the thanks of few. He also guards pre- budget and pretrade agreement details from over-curious newspapermen. Thejr Third Treaty At Washington the three Canadian Tepresentntives have spent eight months poring over endless statistics, meeting regularly but in secret with their opposing numbers in the United States civil service. McKinnon looked after the tariff end of the job, Wil- gress the actual or potential trade concerned. Robertson the diplomatic end. This was their third and hardest bit of international horse trading. Three years ago the same trio nego- tiated the UlliO agreement with Uncle Sam and a little later revision and re- newal of the Ottawa Agreements. These three are the real negotiators, the men behind, but not mentioned in the headlines. Card of Thanks Mrs. Geo. Mitchell wishes to take this way to thank the local societies and her many personal friends for their many acts of kindness and the beautiful flowi'rs sent to her during her illness. PRICEVILLE The lantern views, given on India on Thursday evening in St. Columba Church schjiol room, proved to be very interesting. Some would have been pleased with more views* as the lec- ture was finished by 9.30. 'We hear it reported that Lachlan McArthur is under the doctor's care. It is hoped that he may be well again soon. The telephone linemen have recent- ly been podding post holes, placing the posts in other localities. For better or worse, we are not prepared to say. A social evening is being held on Thursday evening by the Y.P.S. of •St. Columba, with choir pi-actice being called for Friday evening. ,\'ext Sunday, December 11th, the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will lie administered in St. Andrew's church. The W.M.S. and W. H. Societies will be held on Tuesday, December l.'tth, at the home of Mrs. Wm. Ald- i-orn. The topic will be given by .Mrs. T. Nichol and the Christmas exchange will also take place. Sand- wiches, Mrs. Ray McLean and Mrs. .Allie McLean; cake, Mrs. Sam Mc- Dermid and Mrs. Aldcorn. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Nichol and sons and Mr. and Mrs. D. L. McArthur vis- ited Sunday with friends in CoUing- wood. Miss Beth Hincks of Atwood spent the week end at her home. Mr. and Mrs. Archie MacCuaig vis- ited in Toronto for a few days. Miss Elsie Somers, local teacher, has tendered her resignation to take effect at Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Calder of Hol- stein were Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Hincks. Mr. and Mrs. Archie MacCuaig vis- ited on Sunday in Owen Sound. Keep in mind the Sunday School concert on Monday, December 19th, in St. Andrew's ChurcVi. W. M. Wilson Die; A well known Durham business man in the person of Mr. W. M. Wilson passed away on Saturday af- ter an illness of a few weeks*. He was the son of the late Kr. and Mrs. Wm. 'Wilson and was bom in Durham seventy-eight years ago. He was very well known in Durham having conducted a fish market there for the past forty years, and previous to that was an employee of Smith's foundry. He was united in marriage fifty-five years ago to. Mary Wiles of Port Elgin who predeceased him thirteen years ago. From this mar- riage there was a family of one son and two daughters, Mark of Durham; Lottie, Mrs. Herbert Murdock, of Strathroy and Beatrice, Mrs. D. Lar- .<on, of Irma, Alberta. Twelve years iigo he was united in marriage to An- nie Allen of Flesherton who sui-vives his passing. Two brothers and two sisters also survive namely; Harry of Durham; Mark of Flesherton; Mrs. Nathan Harvey of Burlington and Mrs. Bourne of Chicago. The death of Mr. Wilson will be a sad loss to a host of friends in his church and business associations. He was a member of the Baptist Church, Durham. KIMBERLEY Mr. and Mss. Chas. Thompson of Orangeville visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. N. Burritt. Several of our community attended the Meafurd high .school commence- ment on Friday. All report they hud a real treat, as the program and act- ing was of very fine quality. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Bovier have moved into the house of Mrs. Newton Smith. The Young People's had a fine ad- dress on Tuesday from Mr. 'Walter Harris of Markdalc. We appreciate the visit of Mr. Harris. Many farmers are busy plowing during this open weather. The teachers and pupils are busy pi-actising for their aimual Christmas tree for December 21st. Much interest has been taken in tjie election in Euphrasia. An unusual event occurred when only two persons stood for the Council. Another nomination will have to be held in the near future to fill the third vacancy. Village trustees for 1939 are: Messrs. Hartley Lawrence, E. Alex- ander and D. A. Graham. HEPWORTH GAS PIPES RAISED Gas burnng in Hepworth as a household convenience is at an end. Last week workmen took up the pipes that had been laid a couple of years ago and many Hepworth residents are now realizing that the experiment was a flop and many have been hard touched financially. DANCjE will be held in the FRATERNITY HALL FLESHERTON Thurs., Dec. 8 to commence at o'clock p.m. KIRK'S ORCHESTRA of Owen Sound with E. Gates and his sing-in.iJ^ trumpet .'Xdmission: 25c argest Reception of Members Ever Held Last Sunday morning 41 new names were added to the membership roll of .St. John's United Church. According to the .oldest members, that was the largest number to be received at one time in the history of the church. No special meetings or catechism classes were held, it was a case of individual, personal work carried on by the minister. Rev. G. R. Service, over a period of weeks. Of this number one name was re- instated by an act of the Session; eight joined by certificate, coming from other congregations, and thirty- two by profession of faith, joining the church for the first time. Four- teen are members of the Sunday School and only two were under 15 years of age. Four couples from the Young Married Couples' Group were among those who united with the church.. The special sei-vice, which was ar- ranged by the minister, rehearsed the passion and death of our Lord, as recorded by St. Matthew. It was in- terspersed by the choir singing 'selec- tions from hymns, solos by Mrs. Geo. Cairns and Mrs. Geo. Buchanan, and a duet by Mrs. A. Down and Mr. Geo. Cairns. Many said that it was one of the most impressive communion services ever attended. NAME WRIITEN ON EGG BOUGHT IN LIVERPOOL Eggs from this district sometimes do some travelling before they are used. Nearly a year ago Miss Ruby Becer of Hanover wrote on a hen's egg being prepared for cold storage and then promptly forgot all about it. Then to her surprise the other day she received a long letter from a young lady in Liverpool England, who had purchased the egg in a store there. She enclosed a snap of herself and suggested correspondence, which Ruby is keeping up. â€" .Hanover Post. AUCTION SALE Farm stock, tractors, implements, etc., Fri., Dec. 16, at Lot 32, Con. 8, Proton township. â€" -Mrs. Thos. Laugh- lin, prop.; Geo. E. Duncan, auctioneer. <M>;4«>«;<M$H$»<<M»;»«;<^^^ % Season's I Greetings | I t t The above two words have behind them all our good wishes for your future and our gratitude ^^ to our friends and patrons. To all, a Merry ♦> *^ Christmas, Good Health and Good Cheer. ^ Milligan's Barber Shop 1 Premier King is said to favor the speedy conclusion of a seaway pact. Just how he is going to sell the idea to Mr. Hepburn is not yet clear. It is a queer world. Some people are angi-y when some people tell lies about them; others are angry when people tell the truth about them. w ^ iHerrp Cfjrigtmag €o lU; SPECIALS FOR DEC. 14th BOLOGNA 2 lbs. for 25c SAUSAGE 2 bs. for 25c PRIME CHUCK ROASTS per lb. 14c To our many friends and patrons we extend our Heartiest Season's Greetings for a Merry Christ- mas and a Hapi>y and Prosperous New Year. R. J. PRIESTLEY Phone 47 w We Deliver Flesherton S€^C-?C-?€?€^ This Christmas Give Card nf Thanks We wish to express to our many friends and neighbors our deep ap- preciation for the floral token, the tnany acts of kindness and sympathy extended during our recent bereave- ment in the death of our dear wife and mother. â€" .1. T. Best and Family. OFFICERS INSTALLED AT L.O.L. NO. 509 Wor. Bro. Hutchinson, District Master, presided at the annual elec- tion of officers pi Orange Valley Orange Lodge on Monday evening. The auditors' report showed a sub- stantial balance, after many outlays had been incurred in repairs to the hall and other necessary changes. The members will have a social even- ing this Friday, the 9th, in the hall when all members and their friends will be wV'Iconied. Following is the list of officers installed: I.P.M.-Rro. Alex. Miller. VV.M.â€" Bro. H. Richardson. D.M. -Dr. A. E. Little. Chaplainâ€" H. Thompson. Rec. Sec.â€"G, W. Liltlejohns. Fin. Secâ€" H. Lever. Treasurer â€" Klwuod Bowles. Lecturer- -Reg. Hiitt.m. Pep. Lecturer -F. Rtoddart. Marshallâ€" Ted. Sto<ldnrt. Committee â€" Bros. H. Hutton, VV Keiini'V, Geo. Kelso, W. Stoddart and Guy Hazard. Tyler Clarence Stafford. The Lodge has made good progress in llt.'lK, under Bro. Alex. Miller, and no doubt will prosper as aln-ady two certificates and n number of members have been accepted for the next meeting on January iMih, 1939. ANK -THE GIFT THAT LASTS'' WHITE BLANKETS Size 60x80â€" Sj4 lbs per pair $5.25 64x84â€" () Ib.s per pair $6.00 72x84â€" 7 li).s per pair $6.75 72x90â€" 8 lbs per pair $7.75 Pink or blue borders, whipped sinj^ly GREY BLANKETS Size 60.x80â€" 6 lb. ..: per pair $5..75 Size 64x84â€"7 lb per pair $6.25 Size 68.x8t>â€" 8 lb per pair $6..75 Size 72x92â€"10 lb per pair $8.25 IjIik' borders only ; whipped sinpfly PLAID BLANKETS Size 72x90â€"8 lb per pair $7.75 Made in rose and white, blue and white, gold and white, mauve and white, and green and white i)laids. Whipped singly. REVERSIBLE BLANKETS Size 60x80, aln.ul 4 lbs., satin bound eadi $4.75 Yarn bound each $3.95 Made in blue and gold, blue and rose, rose and gold, rose'-iiid green, rose and mauve, mauve and green, mauve and gold, blue and rose'. REVERSIBLE BLANKETS Size -70x80, about 5 lbs each $7.75 Satin bound only. Made in gold and rose, blue and gold, rose and green, mauve and green, mauve and gold, blue and rose. HORSE BLANKETS Size 72x80â€"8 lb per pair $7.75 Made in green and black, red and black, blue and black, white and black checks. Whipped singly, INDIAN BLANKETS Size 04x84â€" 7 lb per pair $6.75 Made in scarlet, tan and green with black borders. Whipped singly. i AUTO RUGS Size 60x72. heavy weijiht each $3.95 Made in bri.irht colored checks. Fringed ends. FLANNELETTE BLANKETS (Ibex)â€" Size 72x84 oer nair $2.50 White or grey with pink or blue borders. YARN 2 or 3 ply, i)laiu Rrcy or mottled per lb. 75c -Ml other colors per jb. 90c Card of Thanks We wish to thank the neighbors and town friends and also the Flesh- erton fire brigade who assisted when our house was burned and for the many kindnessen received iilnce. â€" Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Stafford and Family. The headmaster had spoken long and earnestly to the schocd about the forthcoming examinations. He said: "I want you all to do your very best, if only for the sake of the dear old school. You have not long !â-  wait now, ns the examination paper are in the hands of the printer. Now are there any questions?" "Who's the printer, sir?" We will ;ilIou- voii \2c,\)cr lb. cash or 14c lu-r lb. trade for unwashed wool. Mail orders promptly filled. Special Prizes Prize for the person bringing in the largest amount of Prize for largest number of dressed turkeys sold by wool to us on Dec. 14 - One pure wool Auto Robe. °"^ Person on Dea 14-K,ne pair of White Flannelette Blankets, large size (Ibex made). C()N(;i<.\Tl'L.\Tl(A\Sâ€" We wish to compliment Messrs. Rapp and Borinskv on the new modern creamerv that they have recently erected m (Mir village and which will he officially opened on Poultrv Marketing Dav At this time Compliments of the Season to All Flesherton Woollen Mills FLESHER ION, ONT. f «ft »,.T...»~.»^ â- Â»â-  .»w,.W. â-  ^ .t;\,ian,Wi..lBv,.Xv,Wu,>«»j,nn^%i,^^» iiisfia-mir'i. 2^s^2»^:^,r^:a