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THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE Wednesday, April 22, 1942 FARMERS ARE SEEDING IN CAYLEY, ALTA., DISTRICT The Advance received a letter on Monday from Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Thompson of Cayley, Alta., renew- ing their subscription, having kept in touch with their home district since they went West twenty-three years ago. The farmers are on the land at Cayley and seeding is now in full swing. Several have been sowing wheat for almost two weeks. If they get any moisture at the right time, there should be some good crops this year. Mr. Thomp- son has considerable land in summer fallow. ><Mfr.>*^>**"W*^X~>*'4M^H^^ Ready for the Spring Season SUNWORTHY WALL PAPERS PAINTS, ENAMELS, VARNISHES LACE CURTAINS RUFFLED CURTAINS CURTAIN MATERIALS CRETONNES and CHINTZES DRAPERIES WINDOW SHADES CURTAIN RODS LINOLEUMS CONGOLEUMS CONGOLEUM RUGS and MATS A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT. ALL REASONABLY PRICED. F. H. W. Hickling General Merchant Flesherton' Ont. 8TH LINE OSPREY A Farm Forum meeting will be held at the school, S. S. No. 6, on Monday evening, April 27th, when Mr. T. S. Cooper of Markdale will be present to give information re "Adult Education." Mr. and Mrs. Harry Heathcote of Feversham have moved to our line and will spend the-summer with their daughter, Mrs. Lome Ditson. Mr. Walter Saigeon ,of Hanover spent the week end with friends. Mr. Wm. Moffatt, who has spent the winter at Maxwell, returned to his home here last week. Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Magee spent a few days last week in Toronto and Peterfooro. They accompanied their son, Delbert, to the latter place, where he will continue his studies in electrical machinist work. Miss Margaret Bemrose of Max- well spent the week end with the Misses Somers. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Osborne of Markdale spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. Ottewell. Mrs. S. R. Hawkins, Kendall and Kilbourne visited with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Saigeon at Hanover on Sunday. PRICEVILLE To-day, Tuesday, the W.M.S. and W. H. Society are meeting at the home of Mrs. Sayers. Some of the farmers around here have started plowing. Mr. and Mrs. John Calder and son, Larry, of Holstein visited Sunday at the home of A. L. Hincks. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Carson and Janice Richardson, who spent the week end at the former's home. Hon. F. R. Oliver is spending a few days at his home. Mr. and Mrs. George MoLellan and Mrs. Mack of Niagara Falls spent tflie ween end at the home of Mr. D. Campbell. The latter two remained for a week's visit. READ THE "SMALL ADVTS". K^j^^^K^^^^^K^ s A^Oi A^k ^^^ j&*. J&J.JJK*. j&*. ^b*. vftfc. ^f MF Drapery Week AT HILL'S NOW ON DISPLAi YOU WILL FIND A WELL ASSORTED STOCK OF IMPORTED CUR- TAIN NETS, MONK CLOTHS, CHINTZ AND CRETONNES Monk's Goth Monk's Cloth in three very attractive pat- terns, 50 in. wide, per yard .... $1.10, $1.19, $1.25 Silk Brocaded Repp This makes a very rich and attractive side drape, comes in green, rust and wine. 40 inches wide, per yard 85c 48 inches wide, per yard $1.00 Homespuns Now you can almost see yourself sewing up this material, hanging it, and then standing back to admire the smart effect it achieves, 48 inches wide, per yard 39e Chintz On blue, rose, green and black grounds, with contrasting floral patterns, 36 inches wide, per yard 19c, 25c Rayon Net Curtains A wide range of patterns and sizes from which to choose, pair - $2.78 Curtain Nets and Marquisettes An extensive range from the fine, sheer silk marquisette to the heavier, rich Tuscan nets, in both plain and patterned designs, suitable for any room, per yard 26c to 65c BLINDS and CURTAIN RODS at prices to suit every housewife's purse. Beautiful New Dresses Beautiful and handsomely new, is our entire dress stock for Spring. The cream of New York's market in pattern, style, weaves and shades. All hand picked by 0ur buyer. Dresses suitable for every occasion, printed or plain, we have them. Sizes !2 to 50. Ladies' New Spring Coats Never have we offered such a glorious coll- ection of New Spring Coats for Women and Misses. These values will amaze you. Flatter- ing fitted and boxy styles. Tailored in high grade, all-wc*l fabrics Tweed Coats, Navy, Black, Donegal Tweed and Beige Coats. Spring is here, so shop early and don't be disappointed. Sizes 12 to 46. Ladies' Ready-to- Wear Dept See the new tailored suits, separate skirts and blouses. Ladies, we have kept you in mind and you are sure to get suited and fitted at Hill's. Flattering Hats for Women Bright Spring straws in becoming sailors and dressy brims, that young matrons and older women find so becoming. Flattering 1 veils and pretty flower trims for the younger miss, and for those who don't prefer straws, see our new felts in all the nice Spring shades of rose, blue, beige, navy and black. Grocery Department Specials Bran, per cwt. bag $1.35 Shorts, per cwt. bag $1.40 Peed of all kinds at special prices. Peas, 20 oz. tin, per tin 10c Tomatoes, large tin, per tin lOc Fancy Biscuits, per Ib 19c Puffed Wheat (Good Humor), per pkg 5c Spring Seed Needs Fanners ! Buy your seed requirements early. Some lines are bound to be short later. Our stocks at present are complete Alfalfa, Red Clover, Mammoth, Alsike, White and Yellow Blossom Sweet Clover, Rape and Timothy Seed. OUR PRICES FOR QUALITY SEED WILL SAVE YOU MONEY. I f T f f f T t f T T T T F. T. Hill & Co., Ltd. CENTRE LINE The weather has not been very spring-like the last few days. The frogs have been singing lustily, but are quiet again now. Mr. Stanley Little has purchased the farm recently vacated by Mr. Geo. Wilkinson, from Mr. Robt. Hannah of Berkeley. Mr. Lloyd Little and the Misses Freda and Evelyn McCutcheon mot- ored from Toronto Saturday. Lloyd is training in the Navy at Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Russell White and Mrs. Gilbert Little visited with Mrs. Lyons and family on Sunday. Mrs. Little returned to Toronto Sunday night. Miss Bernice Pkntt has returned from Toronto for the summer. Mr. John Osborne and Miss Dor- othy Grummett of Brampton and Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Osborne visited with Mr. and Mrs. Mac Cudmore and Kenneth. Mt. Zion W. A. was held last Tues- day at the home of Mrs. Fred Plantt, with a good attendance. Mrs. R. J. Fisher took charge of the meeting in the absence of the pres- ident, Mrs. Lyons. The next meet- ing will be held at tihe home <xf Mrs. Jas. Hupps. Word for the roll call will be "Mother." The Red Cross met at the home of Mrs. Wm. McCutcheon on Thursday afternoon, when another quilt was completed. The next meeting is the monthly meeting of the four groups, which is held in the church. Our churches have returned to the regular summer schedule. PORTLAW Mrs. Albert Blackburn received word that her cousin, Mrs. McKerr- oll, of Owen Sound had passed away and was buried last Wednesday. Mr. Fred Taylor was very sick the past week, but Shows signs of im- provement. Messrs. Harold and Frank Shiers came home Saturday night from Honeywood, where they have been employed. Miss Breadner of Heathixite spent a few days with her sister, Mrs. Geo. Wilkinson. Mr. and Mrs. Frank MacArthur of Collingwood visited a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Hupp.-. Frank is off work owing to a very sore foot. Mr. Clifford Taylor ii home from Toronto and is assisting in the store again. The Red Cross meeting will be in the home of Mrs. Harry Fisher this Thursday, April 23rd. SWINTON PARK Mrs. R. Hardy and Shirley spent the week end with Toronto friends. Mrs. John Lane visited her sister in Owen Sound on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Scutt of Bad- jeros spent Sunday with their daugh- ter, Mrs. Carlyle McMillen. We are glad to report little Aud- rey Heard has returned home from Orangeville hospital, after her re- cent operation and is recovering very nicely. The Ladies' Aid and WM.S. met Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Wes Flood. A good crowd of ladies was present and an enjoyable meetin? was held. Little Margaret Mclntyre of Dun dalk spent a few days with her aunt, Mrs. R. Ferris, last week. Mrs. John McMurdo asd son of Dromore visited Sunday ::t the home of Mr. Root. Knox. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Knox and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hardy spent Sunday with Proton friends. Mr. and Mrs. Don McMillen and Miss Isabelle McMillen, also Mrs. Ellen Parslow ef Toronto, spent the week end at the home of Mr. Hugh McMillen. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Black of Hamil- ton spent the week end at the home of Mr. Wilfred Black. PROTON STATION Wedding bells are heard in the distance. Mr. and Mrs. Densmore Watson and family have moved to Mt. For- est. Mr. Watson has secured a position as first man on that section. The community is sorry to lose these citizens from our midst. Most of the farmers around here have pulled their spiles. This ends another year for maple syrup. Our sympathy is extended this week to Mr. and Mrs. Ted Parsons in the death of the former's father. Mr. Donald Kerr spent the week end at his home in Toronto. Our student minister, Mr. Kelly, was in the pulpit Sunday evening. A week agoi we had two students from the college, Messrs. John Hunter and Jas. Norway, the latter giving the message. (Intended for Last Week) The sympathy of the community is extended to Mrs. W. J. Blackburn and family, and also to the Dever family in the death of members of their families. Miss Patsy Dinpwall of London spent a few days at her home. Mr. Jack Dingwall i training at Mann- ing Pool, Toronto. Miss Marjorie Stevens is spending one week teaching at the Proton school. Mr. Harold Badgerow spent the week end in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs, Sam Sherson, aceom panied by Mr. and Mrs. Abe Sher- son and Alex., of Protun, spent a couple of days in Toronto and on Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Me- Cullough, who> were celebrating their golden wedding anniversary. Chinese wisdom makes itself felt in Canada: the old "no tickee no shjrtee" principle has been applied to the gasoline supply. ROCK MILLS The past few days have been cold and backward, and not much work has been done on the land yet. If the weather is favorable, some seed will be sown this week. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Aldcorn and Yvonne of Toronto, spent the . week end with Mrs. Aldcorn's father, Mr. J. A. Foster, and sister, Sadie. The mill was closed on Monday, owing to some necessary repairing being done. Mr. Alex. Laughlin attended the memorial service for the late Sergt.- Pilot R. W. Hunter at Dromore on Sunday. Sergt.-Pilot Hunter was killed in Scotland on April 8th. Mr. Walter Russell returned home after spending the past week in Toronto. We are pleased to report that Mrs. Jim Russell, who is taking treat- ments in Toronto, is showing some improvement, and we trust she will continue to gain strength and be restored to her usual good health again. CLOSING EXHIBITION It has been decided that the Can* adan National Exhibition in Toronto will not be held this year, the first time it has been closed in 65 yean since it commenced operations Th buildings are being used to houM members of the Active Army and Air Force. LOOK APTIt YOUR TIRli LAY UP YOUR CAR/ And the best way le i tun that your tires wont M you down is to give thvai systematic, skilful and COMM plete tire service. We'll da for you . . . starting now and) keeping on for the next twelv* months; Come In now and find out about the low-cost GOOD r YEAR TIRE LIFE EXTENSION D. McTAVISH & SONS Flesherton, Out. WOOL We can accept your wool and give you an advance payment on same, the balance you will receive from the Government Registered Warehouse, as soon as your wool is graded. All prices are set by the Gov- ernment. These are Government Regulations. Our Wool Handing License Number is 251. FLESHERTON h WOOLLEN MILLS FLESHERTON, ONT. IMt !< Deliver to Creameries The Canadian Government is urging the farmers to produce more cream, and while is profitable on your part, it's also complyng with our country's need. We urge you to deliver your cream to our cream- ery where at all possible; you gain delivered price over truck prices, and you are also helping to con- serve cost of transportation, due to overlapping in territores. At the present time we are asking you in helping us to conserve metal used in the making of cream cans. The Government is enforcing strict regulations concerning cream cans and we are asking your kind co-operation by returning all unused cans and those used for other purposes than the hauling and stor- ing of cream. Creamery open Saturday nights Flesherton Creamery & Produce Co. Phone 66 Angus Avis, Manager