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* THE FLB6HBRTON ADVANCE Wednesday, February 11, ROCK MILLS The storm on Saturday made the roads very heavy. Can were unable to get through until Sunday after- noon whn the snow plow went through and opened the road again for traffic. Messrs. Boy Fisher and Jack English of Guelph spent the week ad with friends here. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Betts of Toronto spent the week nd with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rus- sell. Mists Laurine Pedlar accompan- ied them from Toronto and visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ped- lar, 4th line. Aircraftman Bob Clark of St. Thomas was home over the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dick ^Clark. Miss Mabel Betts has been laid up with a very painful eye trouble. She was taken to Owen Sound recently, where she consulted an eye specialist. Mr. Harold Richardson of Flesh- erton has been in the -neighborhood lulling wood for several farmers. Mr. Thos. Whitmore of Durham called on relatives here on Saturday. A social evening for the young people will be held at the home of Mrs. Walter Akitt on Saturday, Feb. 14th. Ladies bring lunch. ORANGE VALLEY Mr. and Mrs. Clare Douglas of Bobcaygeon, who were recently mar- ried, visited for a few days with the AIcox family. Miss Diana Hill had her tonsils and adenoids removed in the Mark- dale hospital last week. Mrs. Chas. Gilchrist visited in Owen Sound and Chatiworth. A surprise party of about seventy of the friends and neighbors of the newly-weds, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stoddart, gathered in the Orange Hail to congratulate them and wish them many years at happioesa. At an appropriate hour an address was read by "Wesley Littlejohns and a presentation of a pair of cushions from L.O.L. 509 was made by Mr. Alex. Miller. The evening was spent in dancing. Pte. Wes Stephenson of Toronto visited for a few hoars at his home. "Neutrality" in this age, notes the New York Times, is an opiate to keep victims quiet till the batcher comes. Round Trip Rail Bargans (Good in coaches only) From Flesherton Feb. 13 - 14 To OTTAWA MONTREAL QUEBEC $9.95 $12.25 $17.45 Trois Rivieres $15.10 Ste. Anne de Beaupre $18.05 (Government tax 10% extra) First train from Flesherton 6.01 p.m. Feb. 13 Return limit up to Feb. 16 Not good on 3 p.m. trains from Ottawa and M ontreal Not pood return on 3 p.m- train from Montreal For rates, limits, detailed service, etc., consult agents Procure handbill CANADIAN PACIFIC A meeting in the interests of Credit Unions will be held in the Town Hall, Flesherton Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 2 o'clock p.m. The special speazker will be JOHN A. COLBY, Field Secretary of the Credit Union National Association of Madison, Wisconsin. The meeting is being spon- sored by the Ontario Credit Union League and the Ontario Radio Forum. Everyone interested is cord- ially invited to attend. New Season's Prints Prints are now hard to procure, owing to the prevailing condition, but we are fortunate in having as large a selection as ever. Purchas- es made months ago ensure the same values as last year. YARD-WIDE WABASSO PRINTS de- pendable colors and smart patterns. 19c, 25 c and 29c per yard A full assortment of Simplicity Patterns at 15c, 20c and 25c, on hand for your convenience F. H. W. Hickling General Merchant Flesherton- Ont. VANDELEUR The Farm Radio Forum met on Monday evening of last week at the borne of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Fawcett with a good attendance. The topic wasc "Buying Together,'' and several articles on co-operation, including the Rochdale principles, which were drafted in England 100 years ago, were read by the secretary and chair- man. ATI article on Credit Unions waa also read. A list was made of all the co-operative endeav- ors of the community from the old "Grange" down and a lively discus- sion followed as to the reasons for their success or failure. The -ecrea- tion convenor, Miss Dorothy Kefao, conducted an interesting period of contests and games. Mrs. W. Bowles acter as chairlady and Howard Gra- ham as secretary. Guardsman Victor Ford of Mon- teith and Mrs. Ford of Owen Sound, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie McMnllen of Kimtoerley and Mr. aTid Mrs. C. Betts and Murray of Rock Mills were re- cent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Andy Fawcett and family. Four Red Cross quiltings are being held under the auspices of the Wo- men's Institute. There was one on Tuesday of last week at the home of Mrs. Chas. Boland and one on Thursday at the home of Mrs. Andy Fawcett. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Harvey and family have moved from Swinton Park to their new home on the Bar- ban farm. Miss Marion Boland is spending a few weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Boland. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Davis and Mr. and Mrs. A. Fawcett visited friends in Kimberley. A short time ago ' we mentioned that the Sunday School was now being conducted in the Public School on Friday afternoon, as has been the custom in this community for several years during the winter months. One reason for this is that we have ser- vice here only every two weeks and it saves heating the church for the one meeting. The attendance is also better at the Public School. FEVERSHAM Wedding bells are ringing. February is the shortest month the year, but seems to "blow" the most. We welcome Mr. Ed. Pedlar and Mr. and Mrs. Stafford to our village. Miss Jane Gould of Owen Sound spent a few days last week with friends in Feversham. Mr. Jim Thomson, teller in the bank here, has accepted a position in a bank in Toronto. Miss Phyllis Hudson spent the week end with Miss M. Duff. We are glad to report Mr. Arnold Hutchinson improving after a very serious illness. Mr. Dick Hallam of Toroto is home for awhile. Mr. Charlie Perigoe and Mr. F. Emmens of Malton and Mrs. A. Stew- art of Flesherton visited with Mr. and Mrs. Alexander last week. Mr. Murray Lepard of Quebec is home on a ferw days' leave from the R.C.A.F. PRICEVILLE The Y.P.S. of St. Columba church held their regular weekly meeting Thursday evening. After the busin- ess period all enjoyed an hour or so sleigh riding on the hills in Price- ville, and then returned to the base- ment of the church for a pork and bean lunch. The W. I. held a very successful euchre last Friday night at the home of Miss L. Mather, when ten tables were in play for the highest score, which was won by Miss Nellie Mc- Lean and Geo. Eekhardt. Next Fri- day night, Feb. 13, another euchre will be held at the home of Mrs. Dan Campbell for the W. I. Two sleighs will leave Priceville corner at 7.30. Miss Minnie Livingstone visited her niece, Mjs. Marshall, in Egre- mont. Mis* Lottie Wbjttaker of Toronto visited on Sunday with relatives in Priceville. Sgt. J. G. Whyte and Pte. Donnie Whyte of Newfoundland arrived home on two weeks' furlough at their home in Priceville. Miss Marjorie Whyte of Toronto accompanied them. Our sympathy is extended to Mrs. Jos. Oliver and family in the recent bereavement through the death of Mr. Oliver, whose funeral was held Thursday afternoon last to Ever- green Cemetery. Miss Marjorie Whyte returned to Toronto Monday morning, after a week at her home here. Mr. Dick Carson of Toronto visited his parents, also his sister, Mrs. Gerald Magee, last week. Born To MT. and Mrs. Alex. Riox, Toronto, in East General Hos- pital, on Feb. 3rd, a son. Mrs. WTO. Beaton and Mrs. Dan Campbell each held quiltings recently. Miss Mary McDonald spent the wek end at her home at Aurora. Mrs. John McFarlane (nee Anna Mary McLean) of Toronto, formerly of Priceville, underwent an operation for goitre recently. Her many friends here wish for her a complete re- covery. Mrs. Georjte Campbell returned to her home h> Ceylon, after visiting her daughter. Mrs. Ed. Dingwall. Aircraftman Ivan Turner of the Toronto Maiming: Depot spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Oliver. Aircraftman Farquhar McKinnon of Toronto Manning Depot spent the week end at his home. Full line of Fresh AND Cured Meats BAILEY'S FLESHERTGN MAXWELL The Woman's Association met at the home of Mrs. Jas. Winters on Feb. 5th, with a good attendance The president. Mrs. Geo. Morrison, presided. Plans were lade for the raising of money during the year. Mrs. Buckingham, as program con- venor, had an interesting program of readings and contests. The As- sociation decided to > without cake from the refreshments for the dur- ation. We are sorry to report that Rev. Dr. Mercer is confined to his bed. We hope for a complete recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Fenwick and family have moved to Red Wing. We wish him success in hfs new position. Mr. Jas. KertoTi, son of Mr. Chas. Kerton, has donned the uniform and fs in training at Brantford. Save paper. And when you get a little bundle of the green kind, buy War Savrasrs Certificate*. EUGENIA Owing to die stormy weather on Sunday morning, church service was not held. We are sorry to report Rev. Dr. Mercer on the sick list, but hope he will soon be well again. A number of members of the Bea- ver Valley Ski Club, Toronto, spent the week end at their club house in the valley, under the capable man- agement of Mr. and Mrs. BandalL Mr. Borland Campbell has returned home from a visit with friends in Toronto. Mr. F. R. Boland of Vandeleur. assessor, made his annual visit to the people in this community last week. We are all always pleased to meet this friendly gentleman and have a little chat with him. Little Miss Gweanie Park has been laid up the past week with an injured knee, having twisted it while sleigh riding, but is able to be back to school again this week. Mr. Chas. Park, who is working with the H.E.P.C. at Chatsworth, was home over the week end. In publishing the report of the annual meeting we noticed a few errors. It was Mrs. Cameron and Mrs. Proctor who tendered the ote of thanks to the treasurer. Mrs. T. McKee. for her good work, and Mrs. McKee moved a vote of thanks to the Board of Stewards. The Red Cross unit is having a quilting at the home of Mrs. Frank Cairns on Wednesday pjn. f this week instead of being at the home of Mrs. WelL Graham. The top for the last quilting was donated by Mrs. John Campbell and Mrs. Francis Genoe, and not by Mrs. F. Genoe alone, as stated in last iaeue. Mrs. Jack Sloan is returning thw week to her home at Wallard, Sask., after spending the past couple of months with her sister, Mrs. Alex. Cameron, and relatives in Toronto and St. Catharines. Fathers used to strap their child- ren now die children keep their father strapped. The lungs of the average mas contains about five quarts of air, and you can estimate for yourself how much of it is hot. SKATING in the FLESHERTON RINK WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY from 8 to 10 p.m. FIRST CLASS MUSIC FOR SKATING Admission: 20c and lOc PORTLAW (Intended for Last Week) Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Chard and Mabel spent the week end visiting friends H Collingwood. Miss Mabel Blackburn has return- ed to Toronto, after visiting her par- ents here. Mr. C. D. Meldrum is motoring to Toronto and will visit his brother there Chi? week. Mr. and Mrs. A. Blackburn and Mabel visited an evening with Mr. and Mr*. Win. Walker. Kugenia. The many friends of Mrs Thos. Taylor of Flesherton are pleased to know that she is improving. Miss Sadie McKe? is visiting with Toronto friends this week. Saving is now proclaimed a NaHonal Need if Canada is to carry on, full-out in this war. Upon 'the shoulders of each one of us falls some part of the responsibility for helping to finance the war. The sooner you use your savings book more fhan your cheque book the better for you and for Canada. Take your income senous/y. Put every dollar you can into a savings account. THE CHARTERED BANKS O F CANADA