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Wednesday, Dec. 21, 1938. THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE PROTON STATION A Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to The Advance editor, his staff and readers. Mr B. A. Eary, the evangelist who conducted the camp meeting of the Pilgrim Holiness church in Proton Station last Jun«, died suddenly at his home in Michigan la.it Wednesday. He was just twenty-three years ot age and leaves to mourn his loss his young widow. Rev. H, B. Jackson has returned home from Indiana. Mr. Lloyd Lyons has gone to Span- ish, Northern Ontario, to work with the King Paving Co. Miss Gertrude Lyons of Toronto visited with her father and sister here. Mr. Christendon of Emmanuel Col- lege was the guest of our student min- ister, Mr, Elliott, and preached very acceptably. Annual Christmas DANCE will be held in the Fraternity Hall FLESHERTON Mon., Dec. 26 Music By FLORENCE SAUER ORCHESTRA Admission : 50 cents Dancing 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. 1 KIMBERLEY A Merry Christmas to all. Mrs. S. S. Burritt received word that her cousin, Miss P. A. Judge, had passed away in Toronto on December U. Interment took place December 12 in Caledon Cemetery. We are glad to know Mrs. W. Faw cett is able to be home from the hos pital. She had not been in good health all fall. 'Word was received that J^nckie Dil Ion, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Dillon of North Bay, has been operated on for apiK'ndicitis and is progressing favoui-ably . There passed away in Toronto on December JO Marjoi^y Goodwin de Pencier Hudson, beloved wife of Dt, L. Hudson of Timmins. Interment took place in Tliamesville Cemetery. ROCK MILLS A Merry Christmas to The Ad- vance, editor, btaff and its many readers. An error occurred last week in these items. It should have read Mr. W'. Russell and not Mrs. Rus.sell that had been ill. We are pleased to know that Walter is feeling some better and able to be out again. Mr, and Mrs. Ken Teeter of Vand- eleur spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. 'W. Russell. Mr. Alex. Laughlin has gone to work for the winter with Mr. Jas. Porteous on the 8th line. Many from here attended the open- ing of the creamery last Wednesday. Some were fortunate enough to win some prizes. JUST THINK! ONLY 8 MORE DAYS UNTIL SANTA GLAUS WILL BE HERE WITH STOCKINGS FILLED WITH DELICIOUS CANDIES, NUTS AND TOYS OF ALL KINDS. HE WILL CALL ON EVERY GOOD BOY AND GIRL SUGGESTIONSFOR CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS Every Department in our Store is laden with new gifts for Christmas and we suff- g^est that you look over our complete stock bek)re buyigf. Your dollar will go farther at Hill's as we sell for less. A FEW OF OUR MANY SPECIAL BA RGAINS LISTED BELOW Ladies' Ready-to- Wear Department Children's Snow Suits, Smart new parka styles and new shades in blanket cloths. Prices ranging from $3.25 to $3.95 Ski Jackets â€" Ladies and Children's in fancy styles Children's $2.50; Ladies' $2.85 JUST ARRIVED Ladies' New Crepe Dresses â€" in full and half sizes. All the newest shades and styles, selling much below the regular. Ladies' Hats â€" greatly reduced. Prices 50c, 95c and $1.45. Buv now and Save. SKI SUITS Girls' Two-piece Ski Suits â€" navy and red trimmed. Special $5.75 Ladies' New Knitted Suits â€" in assorted styles. Selling from $4.50 to $10.95 Ladies' Coats Greaty Reduced These coats are all new and up-to-the-minute styles. Selling at big reductions. Prices from $10.95 to $18.95 Visit Our Dry Goods Department Be Convinced That You Can Buy Your Gifts He re For Less Than Elsewhere Ladies' Angora Gloves â€" all colors. Special $1.95 Christmas Hankies â€" in fancy boxes. Suit- able for gifts. Per box 19c to 75c Ladie>;' Silk Scarfs â€" in fancy patterns. Sell- ing at lowest prices. Fancy Rayon Bed Spreads â€" in large sizes. Priced $1.69. $2.50 and $2.95 Ladies' Silk Crepe Pantie Sets â€" a real bar- gain $1.25 HOSE Ladies' Silk Chiffon Hose 64c, 2pr8. $1.25 HOSE Ladies' Silk Crepe Hose â€" new shades, all sizes. Extra Special $1.00 Fancy Christmas Towels â€" with wash cloth. Cellophane wrapped. Selling from 29c to $1.00 Ladies' Silk Gowns â€" in fine quality and beautiful shades. Selling from .... 98c to $1.50 Ladies' Silk Knit Pyjamas â€" Reduced to $1.25 Ladies' Silk Slips â€" tea, rose and white 79c Ladies' Fancy Satin Slips â€" all sizes $1,00 Our Gents' Furnishings Department is loaded with pfifts for boys and men at prices much below what you expect to pay Men's Fancy Striped Pyjamas â€" in heavy flannelette $1.95 Men's Broadcloth Pyjamas â€" reduced to $1.45 Boys' Pyjamas â€" in Flannelette and Broad- cloth, sizes 8 to 14 years 95c and $1.00 Kid Glove Special â€" Men's lined gloves, all sizes, a real bargain, per pair $1.00 ....Men's Christmas Handkerchiefs â€" in large size, all shades 2 for 25c Wool Gloves â€" Men's fine wool gloves in new shades 65c Mercerized Handkerchiefs â€" in beautiful qual- ity. Special, each 25c Men's Fine Lawn Handkerchiefs â€" with fancy borders, 3 in box 35c Men's Christmas Ties â€" in all the new shades and styles. Selling from 25c to 75c Socks â€" A large assortment of new socks in all the new shades. Prices from .... 25c to $1.00 Men's Dress Shirts â€" in fancy stripes and checks, ^ust the kind for a gift. On sale at $1.00 to $1.95 A special showing of Men's Neck Scarfs in fancy plaids and silks. These scarfs are marked exceptionally low 49c to $1.00 V I T T t T T t t t T T T t V?* t ? ? T T T ? I I ? T t T T T Lccal and Personal Mr. Han-y LeGard has left to spend a few weeks in Toronto. Mrs. A. E. Goessel and Margot Anne spent last week in Kincardine. Mrs. Bert Rennick spent the past week at Shelburne and Orangeville. Mr. Jas. Hendc^rson of Mount For- est visited in town last week with his son, J A. Henderson. Mr. D. W. Clinton of Toronto was a caller at The Advance office on Saturday. Miss Laura Boyd of Toronto spent the week end with her mother who is considerably ijnproved in health. St. John's United Chuerh Sunday ScKool nnnual 'entertainment will be held Monday, January 2nd, 1939. Mrs. H. M, Hyland of Toronto vis- ited a day last week with her mother, Mrs. W. A. Armstrong. Mrs. W. A. Armstrong left the first of the week to spend a couple of months in Toronto. Anyone wishing to spend the week end in Flesherton communicate with Harold Best, 22 Dentonia Park Ave., Toronto. Phone HOward 6064. Mr. C. R. Chappie, principal of the public school, was in Toronto on Fri- day writing examinatiohs on his B.A. course. Ice making commenced in Flesher- ton Arena on Wednesday last with George Akitt as caretaker. If the present weather continues skating will be in full swing this week. At this Reason of the year there will be a number of holiday visitors in the town and community. The Ad- vance would be pleased to have you phone 18w and give us the list of your guests. We are sorry to hear of the death of Mr. John Wesley Colgan which oc- curred at Mayville, Michigan. The late Mr. Colgan, who was in his 76th year, was a brother of Editor Colgan' of the Markdale Standard. Snow removal on the Provincial Highways Nos. 4 and 10 commenced last week with the heavy fall of snow. On Highway No. 10 Smythe of To- ronto is supplying a truck with a four-wheel drive for the snow plow, as the heavy drifts require greater power than with a rear drive only. EUGENIA T Our stock of Mien's Wincbreakers is complete in every line. Call «md set our ptioes and you vnll be convinced that weare selling them for less than elsewhere A large assortment of Children's Fancy Slip- pers, values up to 76c. Your choice 49c Ladies' Slippers â€" all sizes. Special .... 50e Ladies' Felt Slippers â€" brown, blue,- red and black. Special S9e LadiM' Fur Trimmed SUppem â€" in black, brown, red and blue. On sale 95c Specials From Our Shoe Department Men's Leather Slippers, extra value |1. to $1.25 Men's Romeos â€" black and brown, all sizes. On sale '. $1.75 Men's Fine Kid Slippers On sale at values up to $2.76. $1.»5 Men's Fine Kid Romeos â€" in good style and quality. Priced low for Christmas selling |1.9I GROCERY SPECIALS We are mIUbc Chrtotaas FruiU and Candies at extremely low price* Large size Grape Fruit 7 for 26e Choice Grapes, reduced to per pound lOe Choice Mixed Candies 2 lbs. for 26c Creams and Chocolates, per pound 20c A Merry Christmas to 'ye editor, staff and readers of The ^ivance. Miss Josie Falconer of Toronto is liome for the Christmas holidays. Mrs. M. McMullen has gone to To- ronto to spend the winter. Mrs. Les. Ferris of Alexandria is spending a while with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walker Sloan. Mr. Wesley Clinton of Toronto spent a few days with the Hanley family and Mr. and Mrs. G. ^agee. On Wednesday evening of last week a number of friends and neighbors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs, E. LeGard to say farewell to their grandson, Mr. Edwin LeGard, who is returning to his home in Glenside, Sask., after spending the past year here. Edwin left on Thursday morn- ing and will spend a couple of weeks with friends at Detroit before return- ing to the West. The evening was spent in dancing and card playing. We will miss him from our vicinity but wisli him the best of luck back home. ' On Tuesday evening a number of the mmbers of the Y.P.U. were guests of the Kimberley Y.P.U. and spent a very delightful time. The Eugenia society provided the program while the Kimberley society served a delic- ious lunch. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Woods and Mur- iel of Markdale visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C. Martin and family. Ml". I. Smith of Flesherton visited ecently with his brother, Mr. Robt. Smith, who has been ill. We are sorry to report Mrs. 'Will Magee still on the sick list. Mr. Thos. Lever has been ill the past few days with congestion of the lungs and heart trouble. We hope the sick will soon all be well again. Miss Esther Magee is visiting in Kimberley at present. Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Proctor attended the funeral of the former's brother, the late Harold Proctor, on Thursday of last week. We extend our symp- athy to the bereaved relatives. Congratulations to Mr. Robt. Pur- vis who has obtained the office of deputy-reeve. We also extend best wishes to the reeve and councillors on being elected for 1939. Flesherton 5c to $1.00 Store || SILVERWARE â€" A gift of lasting beauty â€" Butter : Dishes, Relish Dishes, Salt and Pepper Shakers, Olive and Pickle Dishes, Candle Sticks, Casseroles, Cake Plates, Knives, Forks and Spoons. CANDYâ€" Christmas Mixture, 2 lbs. 25c ; Creams and Gums 19c lb. ; Chocolate Drops 19c Ip. ; Fruit Drops, true fruit flavors 19c lb. ; Boxed Chocolates ; 25c up ; Popcorn Balls, Peanuts, Mixed Nuts. I Last Minute Gift Suggestions . . ; FORLADIESâ€" Towel Setts, Cashmere Bouquet Setts, ! * Silk Hose, Boxed Handkerchiefs, Lingerie, Table ', '< Cloths, Luncheon Setts, Dishes, Pictures and '• Table Reflectors. ; FOR MENâ€" Shaving Setts, Socks, Shirts, Ties, Caps, Scarfs, Handkerchiefs, Flashlights, I To Our Many Friends and Customers Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas ; ; and a Prosperous New Year E. J. FISHER LADY BANK The weather man has been kind to truckers and it is hoped that it will continue until after the holiday season. Messrs. M. Dobson' and George Dob- son have purchased trucks recently. A number from these parts attend- ed the opening of the new creamery at Flesherton on Wednesday. Mr. M. Roberts and Mr. Willard Benson have been cutting wood in Mr. Hayes' bush near Badgeros. Mrs. Dobson's niece, Mrs. White and son, of British Columbia, alsco her nephew, Lloyd Moore, of Saskatche- wan, have been visiting relatives in these parts. Mr. C. Short and Robert Long have bought a bush near Gibraltar and are busy trucking logs to Owen Sound. Those on the sick list this week were: Mrs. W. Poole, Mrs. E. Dobson, Mrs. Jack Graham and Mrs. Dobson Snr. We are glad to report that they are improving. Mr. Sam Sanderson and sons are busy cutting wood in Hewgill's bush. Mrs. Nettie Douglas, who has spent the past eleven years with her son, Maurice in the West, has returned to iU'i old home on the 12th line. Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Maxwell and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Mort. Sayers. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Semple spent Sunday with friends at Kimberley. The December meeting of Provid- ence Ladies' Aid was held at the home of Mrs. Dave Roberts, when ten mem-' hers were present. Mrs, McKenzie, the president, presided, and the meet- ing was opened by singing, the hymn "He Leadeth Me," followed with pray- ec by Mrs. Cutler. An exchange of Christmas gifts took place, after which the business part of the meet- ing and the election of officers .was held, the same officers continuing, as follows: President, Mrs. McKenzie; VicerPres., Mrs. Lome Tupling; Sec, ^ Mrs. Dave Roberts; Treas., Mrs, Frank Short; Buying Com., Mrs. D. Roberts, Mrs. J. Dobson, Mrs. J. Ottewell, Mrs. JJ. Dobson, Mrs. Josh. Dobson; Sick Com., Mrs. M. Sayers and Mrs. A. Maxwell. The January meeting will be held at the home of" Mrs. McKenzie, when a quilting will be the business, so everyone bring your thimble. The Ladies' Aid has pieced and quilted six quilts the past year' and also made and sold a num- ber of small articles among the members. Latest figures show the popula- tion of U.S.A. to be 130,215,000. DANCE in Orange Hall, Eugenia under the auspices of L.O.L. MONDAY, DBCT.MBER 26th Mondaj^j^Dc -ember 26th Ladies 'wil'. Ijnch free Small Ad. Qolumn LOST â€" One white and blackk fe- male hound. Reward. â€" John Poole, Feversham. FOR SALE â€" Two purebred Here- ford bull calves. â€" Fred Beatty, Fev- ersham, phone 22r2. 2c21 LOST â€" Between Flesherton and Rock Mills a brown colored robe on December 17. Finder please leave with Laurie Russell, Rock Mills. BOAR FOR SERVICE Pure bred Yorkshire Hog, Orchard Valley Wonder, 6Nâ€" 176771 Sire OA. C. Conqueror 315â€"167820, will b»- kept for service. Terms fl.OO. â€" ^Wes. Smith, Rock Mills. FOR SALE â€" Good comfortable cut- ter with a low seat for children; a buggy, and a one-horse bob sleigh.â€" 'W. S. Inkster, Flesherton. Choice Oranges, on sale for Ue, 25c, 29c per dox. EXTRA SPECIAL: Robin Hood Hour, per bag $2.85 F. T. Hill & Co., Ltd. MARKDALE, Ont. Christina* and New Year's Week end Train Service For the convenience of Christmas and New Year's travel, regular Canadian Pacific 8.30 p.m. train for Toronto will operate on December 26 and Jan- uary 2 as follows: MONDAY, DECEMBER 26 MONDAY, JANUARY 2 Leave Owen Sound 6.30 p.m.; Flesh- erton 7.32 p.m. Arrive Toronto Union 11.00 p.m. making all .stops. Consult agents or current time tables Ask about Special iHnliday Fare.<i DOG LOSTâ€" Black dog, part pomer- anian, name "Timmy", a little white on breast, reward. â€" Mrs. A. C. Mc- Millan, Ceyon. 14c2 FOR SALE â€" Large bronze gobbler $5 and turkey hen $3. â€" Ed. Le- Gard, Flesherton phone 43rl2. p2 BOAH F;0R SERVICE Registered Yornshire Hog for ser* vice, Glenafton Sultan 92Pâ€" 186251» ^ire and dam qualified in advanced^ registry. â€" Ross Stevens, Proton Sta- tion. BOAR FOR SERVICE Purebred Yorkshire Boar for ser- vice; terms: fl.OO if paid within foar months. â€" Laurie Pedlar, FleBherton.. Ont. R.R. 8. FOR SALE â€" Oxford Down ram 2 years old.â€" liloyd Talbort\ Flesh- erton. 14p2 FOR SALEâ€" Several setts of light sleighs and one first class cutter in good shape. â€" Markdale Livery. FOR RENT â€" A frame dwelling in Flesherton; ako a few choice Jer- ey Black Giant cockerels for sale. â€"Mrs. C. Hindle R.R. 3, Proton l*^^^l4H*y*l^X<Hiy^**l^l<H^l^^^ »><K' <*<»<*<»*:<M><M.>*;<M$i I CANADIAN PACIFIC FOR SALE â€" Pair of hockey boots and skates, sise 9, in good con- dition. Apply at Tha Advance Office, Flesherton. CAME ASTRAY â€" Four young cat- tle came to my premises about five weeks ago. Owner prove property and pay expenses. â€" John Parsons, Eugenia. BUSINESS CARDS DR. J. E. MILNE Office â€" Durham St. Office Hoars â€" Aftemoona, 1.S0 to 4> Evenings, 7 to BM^ Sundays and Thursday afternoons hr appointment only. Prince Arthur Lodge No. 8S8, A.V. * A.M., meets in the Fraternal HalV Flesherton, the second Friday in month. W.M.. W. G. MoBride; rotary, C. J. Bellamy. WANTED _ Horses able for n.ink feed.- (uylon phone 40rS. or cows suit J. R. Sinclair INSURANCE AUTOMOBILE Special low rate for ttammn A. O. MaelNTYRB. Agoat DORNOCH. Ontarl» ROY LAHGFORD District Agent for MUTUAL UPE OP CANADA ACCIDENT and SICKNESS, VUIM, AUTOMOBILE, BURGLARY Municipal Liability Gnaranteo B«mI» Any Insurance Problem Telephone, MARKDALB. Ont> V i : jn I ^ . '.". ' 1 ,4 M V :^ ..aiL.