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THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE Wedesday, Aug^ust 2, 1939 i! V V -J - t ♦ •â- ". ORANGE VALLEY Mr. R. Rosa and Mia8 Rubber of fiuffalo are visiting at the Alcox home. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Russel and family «£ Rock Mills visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Russell. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Alcox and Mr. Leonard Alcox were on a business trip to Mt Forest on Saturday. Mrs. Eugene Brown and daughter, Helen, of Detroit are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. McFadden. Mr. and Mrs. John Eagles spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Eagles at Springhill. Mr. John Hill and Wm. Spi-ung took the cruise from Owen Sound to the Christian Islands and Midland on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Littlejohns, Wesley and Clifford and Miss Russel attended the Baptist garden party on the 10th of Glenelg on Thursday. The "Littlejohns brothers" took part in the program. Mr. and Mrs. E. Legate have sold their farm, known as the Mrs. Maud Hill property, to Mr. Gordon Hunt, who will take possession in a week. A school meeting was held on Tues- day, July 25th, in S. S. No. 2, Arte- xnesia, for the purpese of selecting a trustee, thuough the resignation of Mr. Wm. Irving. Mr. Aaron Teeter was the newly appointed trustee for s te»Tn of two and one half years. VICTORIA CORNERS Mrs. Chas. Doupe of Fleshenct is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Russell Xinton. Miss Viota Richardson, accompan- ied by her sister, and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bradley and babe, Also Miss Winnifred Dever and Mrs. Robt. Bowering of Toronto on a trip through northern Ontario, visiting the Quints, Manitoulin Island and many other places. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Coon and boys of Acton visited at her parental home, -home. Mrs. Allen Montgomei-y has not been so well lately, but is improving again. „ , J Last week's intense heat affected Mr. Jas. Best and he is much weaker although able to go around. Despite the fact that so many places around us are too dry we have iad a very plentiful supply of ram. Another heavy rain went over Friday «vening, making it impossible for those not finished haying, to work at â- same on Saturday. Ted Moore, who has been workmg for Chas. Best, was assisting pat«h- ing the roof of the barn on the upper farm on Saturday afternoon when a rain storm came up rather suddenly. Ted went to get off the roof, which by this time was slippery. His feet slipped from under him and he fell to the ground, a distance of eighteen or twenty feet, narrowly escaping a pde of stones. He had the presence of mind to allow his knees to slacken and -his injuries, therefore, were a severe shaking up, bruises and a badly frac- tured left arm. He was fortunate that it was neither his head nor his â- back that struck the pile of stones. ROUND TRIP RAIL BARGAINS August 4-5 from FLESHERTON to WINDSOR $6.15 DETROIT $6.15 CHICAGO $12.75 Pirst train from Toronto 5.15 p.m. on Aujr. 4. Returning â€" Last train from Detroit 3.05 a.m. and Chicago 11.59 p.m., Augrust 8. Consult Agents - Ask for Handbill CANADIAN PACIFIC ROCK MILLS Mr. and Mrs. George Blakeley oi Toronto were visitors last week with Mr. and Mrs. Art Porteous. Mr. Ned Croft commenced the fall wheat threshing last week. The wheat is of good quality and is turn- ing out well this year. The wet weather has delayed threshing for a few days. Miss Laura Porteous is visiting with friends near Feversham. Mr. Stewart Foster and Miss Sadie visited their sister, Dorothy, at Corbetton. Mr. W. J- Newell had men engaged last week laying cement for a new" hen house he is erecting. Mr. Duncan Sniellie of Durham purchased an old log building from Mr. Dick Clark and dismantled it on Monday, removing the timbers to Dur- ham by truck, and intends using it in building a stable. Mr. and Mrs. (Melville McMaster of Toronto visited over the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Betts and Mrs. S. McMullen. The Rock Mills Ladies' Aid will meet at the home of Mrs. Harry Pat- on on Wed., Aug. 16th. Lunch com.: â€" cake, Mrs. Wallace Fisher, Mrs. B. Field; sandwich, Mrs. Wes Plantt, Mrs. Richard Allen. Master Eldon Atkinson of Berkeley is visiting his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Lome Atkinson. Miss Viva iVtkinson has returned from visiting in Stayner. ROCK MILLS B. Y. P. U. The Rock Mills Baptist Young People's Union was organized on Thursday, July 27th, 1939, with the following as the executive: Hon. Pres. â€" Rev. Fred Ashton. President â€" Clifford Allen. Vice-Presidentâ€" Wm S. Hanley. Sec.-Treas. â€" Merle Allen. Pianist â€" Ruby Akitt. The program and social committees are yet to be appointed. An invita- tion is extended to all young people of the community to attend. PROTON STATION Mr. and Mrs. Walter Corbett of To- ronto are visiting Mrs. Corbett Sr. and other friends in the locality. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Carson and two children of Toronto ha|lidayed last week with Mrs. J. Carson. Mr. and Mrs. Dun«an McNicol of Toronto spent the week end at the home of Mr. Charles Lyons. Their daughter, Helen, and Miss Ruby Lyons returned to tha city with them. Mrs. Elser Park and chlUren of Toronto are holidaying at the home of Mr. Joseph Park. Little Douglas P»ter3«n is holiday- ing at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Acheson. 2 to 3 months incubation are re- quired to hatch trout eggs. Summer Time Table EFFECTIVE Saturday, June 24th Leave Flesherton TO TORONTO c: 11.50 a.m. b: 7.25 p.m. TO OWEN SOUND c: 5.50 pin- d: 7.46 p-m. b: Sun and Hoi. c: Sat. only d: Fri. only. Standard Time Grey Coach Lines C EYLO N The Ladies' Aid held their July meeting at the home of Mrs. Jimmy McMullen witk a good attendance. A lawn social had been planned for the afternoon, but owing to the rain, the meeting was held indoors. Mrs. Thos. Brady of Flesheiton took charge of the devotional section, while Mrs. A. C. Muir and Mrs. Smellie each gave humorous readings. People in this community sympa- thize with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schram of Arthur, in the loss of their son, Arthur, through drowning on Friday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Schram oc- cupied the farm of the late Hugh Mc- pherson, while living here and the family were well known for their musical ability. Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. George Udell and Jackie are the former's father and Miss Isobel Hughson. Messrs. Austin McKee, Bill and Keith Cairns and Clare Douglas left Monday for a holiday at Bobcaygeon. They were accompanied as far as Weston by Miss Bessie Cairns, who has been holidaying with her parents and also with Markdale relatives. Quite a n«mber of the young people frsm this locality attended the dance near Hanover given by Miss Agnes Macphail, M.P. Mr. Jas. Pattison of Toronto is vis- iting Mrs. M. A. Pattison. Dr. O. M. and Mrs. Irwin and son, Robert, of Swift Current, Sask., and Mrs. Beswitherick of Lyle, were visit- is last week with Mr. and Mrs. Joe. McKae. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Staines and daughter, Helen, and Mr. Staines Sr. of Niagara-n-the-Lake are guests at the home of Mrs. Staines' brothers Messrs. R. and D. Parslow. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert McCannell and family of Proton visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Meads. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Oliver and family of Detroit were week end visitors with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Oliver. Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Coleman and family of London spent Sunday at the home of J. F. Collinson. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stewart and family of Toronto arrived Tuesday to visit the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Stewart. Mr. Dick Stewart of Cornwall is also holidaying. Dr. and Mrs. West and family of Angus were Sunday visitors at the Whittaker home. Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Paterson and sons, Eric and Dean, of Toronto were visitors last week at the home of Mrs. Archie Stewart and Mr. and Mrs. M. Hogarth. Mr. Roddy McLeod of Detroit spent sevwal days last week vrith his sister, Mrs. Roy Piper, and Mr. Piper. Mr. Percy Hunt returned from Dorset, Lake-of-Bays, on Sunday, ac- companied by Mr. John Montgomery. Rev. Mr. Grafton of the Temper- ance Federation had charge of the afternoon service on Sunday at Ceylon church. During the month of August all services will be withdrawn, but will be resumed in September. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Oliver and Miss Sadie are on a motor trip to Algoma. Miss Emma Oliver is holidaying in Quebec. _ . â€"â- â€¢â€¢â€¢-.-««â-º PRICEVILLE Haying Requirements HAY FORKS, SLINGS, DRAW ROPE, PULLEYS, SLING ROPE, TRIP ROPE, SCYTHES, SNATHS. CARBORUNDUM STONES Mower Sections and Guards for all makes of mowers* INSECTICIDES Paris Green, Climax and King Bug Killer Arsenate of Lead and Lime, Flit, Fly Skoot Stock Spray, Sprayers, Fly Swatters SCREEN DOORS AND WINDOW SCREENS SCREEN WIRE. HINGES. LOCKS Preserving Kettles, Spoons, Graters, Strainers and Sauce Pans USED MOWER 5 FOOT CUT Special Vase Electric Lamp with shade $1.98 Frank W. Duncan HARDWARE 'PHONE 54 (Intended for Last Week) Mr. and Mrs. Will Pattison and family of Toronto spent the latter part of the week with the former's mother, Mrs. M. Pattison, and Mrs. G. Stuart at Flesherton. Miss Evelyn McDermid Vetui-ned Saturday from visiting Brampton friends. Mr. Don Porter accompanied her and spent the week end here. Visitoi-s with Miss Agnes Macphail, M.P., during the week were: her sis- ter, Mrs. M. Reany and daughter, Jean, of Pahnerston and Miss Mar- garet Wherry of Montreal. Mr. Gordon Rintoul of Shelbume spent Sunday at the home of Mr. Norman Hostrawser. Mr. and Mrs. W. Oliver and daugh- ter, Ruth, and Miss Dunn, of Detroit, Mich.„ visSted last week with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Oliver. Mrs. Mark Stewart of Flesherton, Mrs. Melville Hogarth and Miss Cath- arine Stewart visited with Harriston relatives last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Albert McWhinney and family and Mr. Campbell of Windsor were callers on Mrs. Mc- Whinney and Mrs. Archibald the latter part of the week. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Swift of Toronto spent several days last week with the latter's sister, Mrs. Archie Stewart, and Mr. and Mrs. M. Hogarth. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Sinclair of Dundalk were callers Monday at the home of J. R. Sinclair. Rfr. and Mrs. Alex. Muir of Flint. Mich., were callers at the homes of Mr. S. McFayden and Mr. Peter Muir on Sunday. TWO SPECIAL PRIZES Two special prizes are being award- ed on Civic Holiday: a $10.00 vuocher by T. Eaton Co. for the lai-gest family on the grounds; by Robt. Simpson Qi-<. $0 vouchor for lucky door number at the concert. Service next Sunday of the two congregations will be held ia St. Columba chui-ch, when Rev. Muir will have charge. Rev. Taylor has left for his vacation for the month of August. Mrs. Neil Norman and children of Orillia visited with her father and sister on Sunday. Miss Almeda Hincks, Reg.N., of Toronto is spending a month's vaca- tion at her home. Congratulations to Miss Donalda McLeod and Mr. Ernie Williams of Toronto, who were married at her home on Saturday by Rev. Taylor. Mrs. McPherson, Mr. Hector Mc- Donald and sister, Kate, of Durham were visitors on Sunday at the home of C. A. McLean, and attended ser- vices at St. Andrew's Church. Mr. and Mrs. D. McKinnon and Mr. and Mrs. H. R. McLean and Mr. D. Hincks were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Colin McMillan, Holstein. Mr. Gilvray McLean and friend of Kitchener spent the week end at his father's home. Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Carson, Sadie and Stewart, visited one day last week with Mrs. Sara Gilbert in Owen Sound hospital. Mrs. Geo. Hincks and son, Ivan^ of Egremont and Mrs. Wm. Hincks of Penzance, Sask. visited Thursday with the Hincks families Mr. and Mrs. Jack Carson and son and Mrs. Harbottle of Vandelour, Mrs. Ida Carson of Proton and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Carson and family of Toronto were visitors lasts week at the home of Mr. A. Carson, bj'terian Y.P.S., sJfarmojAlw On Wednesday evening, July 2fith, the members of the Priceville Presby- terian Y.P.S., who were regular in attendance and active in the work of the Society, were rewarded by a weiner roast, held on a picturesque little island in the Saugeen, just below the village. At dusk, a friendly camp fire was kindled, which served to roast the weiners. Cold lemonade and marshmallows. toasted to a golden brown, made a delicious addition to the feast. A few community songs and bagpipe music gave a musical touch to the evening and a quiz pro- gram conducted by Jamie Sutherland and Gordon Nichol, provided further entertainment. The party was such a success that it was decided to hold another in the near future. Mr. and Mrs. Dingwall and daugh- ter of Presqu' Isle, Maine, are at present on a visit with friends here. Mrs. Dingwall was for many years organist in the hey-days of the choir here, when she was known as Maud Reiley. The three little girls and son of Mr. Alex. McLean, Toronto, who have been holidaying with their grand- mother, Mrs. D. G. McLean, for the past two weeks, left on Saturday for home. Mrs. A. B. McDonald (Mamie Mc- Lean) Jleft on the 2'??th '\vith her daughter, Leone, on a trip to the West,, taking in Edmonton and Fort Saskatchewan, where the former's brother, John is warden at the peni- tentiary there. Mr. Yost Sr. and son of Hanover were visitors in town Thursday seeing if pianos were lii tune or radios out o' kilter. We were delighted, yea honored, with a visit last Wednesday from two old time friends. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hunter (nee Mrs. G. Swanston). He is a government official and she an accomplished violinist. Old times around Fairbairn church were thought of, where she was a valued member of the choir of which I have pleasant memories. The premises of Mr. Fred Runci- man are still being beautified by the addition of a fine gravelled undulat- ing and curving driveway into his garage. Ditches were cleaned out and an eye-sore of a big stone buried. What can't be done with elbow grease and determination? We purpose taking in the anniver- sary at .\mos Church and the concert following on Monday, July .31st. The best way to sei-ve your party i.** to serve your country first. EdsteraSteel fimlucts ~9M10>( OUT HirCKf 4,.. . - vi.->ii-5««i i T03„«,a More M oney WITH A Little Eifort I YOU CANNOT MAKE Ic PER LB. BUTTERFAT " : I EASIER THAN BY DELIVERING YOUR CREAM I WHEN YOU COME TO TOWN. I Plus personal contact with your creamery, which 'â- ^ enables you to discuss matters in caises of variation •^ of grade or test, thereby salving the situation. Y ♦ We are glad to report that a larger number of f farmers are talcing advantage of the extra cent ^ paid for delivered creamn. We urge you, also, to •y take this advantage and get more money for your t cream by delivering your cream on your trip to I town. X Owing to .Monday, Aug. 7th. being Civic Holiday, the Creamery Y will be closed all dav. * We congratulate Mrs. John Porteous on her $2.74 double cream money I Flesherton Creamery & ?rf)^ I Phone 66 Chzt.Qz^A-i,^.--- _ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^^^^^^<^<^'^â- ^^^:>â- ^<:H:><::•:K:><^<^<^•:^♦ I HEREBY DECL.VRE Civic Holida' in F!?*herton MONDAY, AUGuSr 7, 1939 ALFRED DOWN. Reeve. CIVIC HOLIDAY will be held in FLESHERTON Monday, Aug. 7 7th ROYAL ARTILLERY BAND of Toronto will march into town from the south and will be in attendance all day. This band was the only one in Canada to play especially for the King- and Queen. 10 a.m. â€" Band Concert on Market Square Water Sports at Pond 10.30 a.m.â€" Parade to Pond.. Exhibition of Diving and Swimming by Toronto Artists Boys' Race (12 and under) Girls' Race (12 and under) Boys' Race (16 and under) Girls' Race (16 and under) Novelty Peanut Race (open) Contestants supply tub Catching Watermelon (open) Catching the Duck (open) Free Balloons and Novelties for the Children Professional Swinuning and Diving by members of the Dolphinette and High Park Clubs, Toronto. I Three Fine Ball Games MEN'S SOFTBALL-"Kik" Senior Team of Toronto V8 All-Stars of Badjeros Softball League. Winner of Above Game will Meet Flesherton at 4.30 LADIES' SOFTBALL â€" Sunday Morning Class vs Lake Shore Ladies, 1938 Champions These Tdronto PIa\- a Real Fast Game HAP WATSON Baseball's Funniest Comedian in attendfRoce all. Day. Don't Fail to See Him: he Causes Tlftusands to Laug-h Evening Program BAND CONCERT AT THE RINK The Canadian Field Artillery Band will ?iv e a Concert commencing at 7.45 p.m.. during which Movinjg Pic- tures of the Royal Tour in Canada will be shown. DANCE AT MEMORIAL PARK Music by "Knights of Harmony'" Orchestra of Mount Forest. Modern Dancing. Dance music assisted by public address system. Jitnev dancing. The General Motors Car which carried the King and Queen in their recent tour will be on exhibition