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*â-  y. May 16, 1945 THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE NORTHERN MOTOR SERVICE Prompt rewinding service on electric motors of all kinds â€" Domestic and Commercial, Split â€" Two and Three Phase, High Speed and Low Speed Electric Drills. Workmanship Guaranteed. J. MIDDLETON 753 - 2nd Ave. E. OWEN SOUND Phone 782 AUCTION SALE AUCIIONSALE t * Saturday, May 26, at 1 o'clock, stock and equipment of James Rus- aell, Durham, consisting of Harness Beipair Shop equipment, with full stock of supplies including 20 sets team harness, 4 sets single harness, bridles, halters, collars, blankets, buckles. 28 pairs hew work boots for men, and hundreds of other useful and needed articles. George E. Dun- can, Auctioneer. A crejic auction sale, will be held iiy Charles W. Fawcett. on Tuesday, May 22nd, at lots 23-24; 10 Town- ship of Osprey, of 3 horses. 21 head of cattle, brood sow and shoats, hens, feed and potatoes, also a full line of implements and household effects. Xorman Sheehy, .Auctioneer. The stubborn factor of human na- ture can change. "Or wuld you rather be a mule?" â- r * » John Bracken â€" The Man John Bracken, the son of a farmer Ephraini Bracken 'and his wif e, . AlBerta, was born in a log cabin in Ellisville, Leeds County, Ontario, on the 22nd of June, 1883. Here, briefly chronicled, are the main events in the life of John Bracken: 1898 - Student at Brockville Collegiate, Ontario. 1902-5 Student at the Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph. He won foui- scholarships, the Governor-General's Medal, was top honours student and class medalist. Here, too, he met Alice Wylie Bruce. 1906 - Young Bracken went to Winnipeg as repre- sentative of th.e Sfieds ^aoch of the Domin- ion Department of Agncultm-e. 1907 - In the neighbouring Province of Saskatche- wan, John Bracken became Superintendent of Fairs and Farmers' Institutes and Secre- tary of the Provincial Livestock Association. 1910 - John Bracken was appointed Professor of Field Husbandry at the new University of Saskatchewan. He took the first train to Guelph, Ontario, riarried Alice Wylie Bruce. Four sens Vvere bom â€" three of whom are now on .A.ctiv( Service with the Navy, Army and Air Force. 1920 - Already the author of two books on agri- culture, John Bracken became President of the Manitoba Agricultural College. 1922 - John Bracken accepted the leadership of the Progressive Farmer Government, was sworn in as Prime Minister of Manitoba. l^ow began the political life of the most continuously successful politi- cal leaJp' the Empire has produced in this century. Since that day â€" from 1922 to 1942â€" John Bracken has ne^ver been defeated. 1932 - The Liberals joined John Bracken's farmer government. 1940 - All the other political parties, including the C.C.F. and Social Creditors, threw in their fortunes with a great leader forming a wartime Coalition Manitoba government. 1942 - The year of John Bracken's great decision. John Bracken, the Progressive, accepted the ^ national leadership of a great resurgent people's party â€" Tne Progressive Conserva- tives. B-l PublUhed by tlw ProRnmiv* Conwrvmtive Awo«imtion, C>ttnwa Know John Bracken â€" the Prpgressive Consefvati # VICTORIA CORNERS ( Tne past week has been one ol much thanksgiving when Monday mornmg dawned with the authentic proclamation of victory in Europe & Tuesday at 9 a.m. brought the offi- cial VE-Day broadcast by Prime Min- ister Churchill of Great Britain and President Truman of the United States. Many attended divine servi- ces Monday and celebrations Mon- day night. Others attended celebra- tions in Toronto and elsewhere on Tuesday Thanksgving service in our local church, in honour of all those who made VE-Day possible, on Sun- Jay, May 13 was very largely attend- ed. Our thoughts at this time are especially with the Angus MacAuley family, whose son, Gordon, made the supreme sacrifice last October, and the Art Jackson family, who a few days previous to VE-Day, received the distressing news that tneir eld- est son, Harold, had been seriously wounded in action, necessitating the amputation of the left foot. The ladies of the W. .A. Society met at the home of Mrs. Wilfred Gallagher on Thursday afternoon. May 10. The program was in keep- ing with the week's proceedings. .A.1- mosc every member of the Society was present. Master Wayne MacGregor, Pres- ton, is holidaying with his grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Batche- lor. Miss Hazel Copeland has return- ed to her parental home after spend- ing the past few weeks with hei brother, Xelson, and family, Toronto. Many from here attended the fun- eral of the late Mrs. Jas. Acheson. Sr..- at Bethel on Friday afternoon. Our deep sympathy is extended to the bereaved sons and daughter. Stanley on the homestead, Lloyd in Dundalk. and Hazel (Mrs. Morris Small), Weston. Miss Muriel Talbot. Toronto, and Miss Marjorie Stevens, Durham, were week end and Mother's Day gruests in their parental homes. PORTLAW SWINTON PARK Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McXalty at- tended the wedding of their niece in Durham recently. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moore and family spent Sunday at the home of Olivijr Toshs Glen-roden. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Reddick vistied recently with Mr. and Mrs. Hardy. Mr. and Mrs. \Vm. McCormack went to Toronto to meet their daugh- ter. Jean, who has returned from ovi.'1-seas. Welcome home Jean. Pleased to report that Mr. Neil McMillan is improving favourably after his operation in Lord Dufferin Hospital. Orangeville. Many attended the play in Price- vi'.le. put on by the Bervie young people. The Red Cross Sewing Circle held their monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Stanley Harrison. Mr. and Mrs. James Hardy and Eleanor spent Sunaay at Brampton. Mr. and Mrs. John Porter motored to Hamilton and spent the day with their son. Ivan, and Mrs. Porter. Les Watson of London, son of Howard Watson, has purchased Chas. Wales store at Hopeville. The community extends its deep- est sympathy to the Kinnel family in the loss of a loving and kind mother. Burial at S.P. cemetery on Monday afternoon. Nursing Sister Jean McCormack arrived home Friday night, after five months of overseas service. Miss Reta Porter sipent Mother's Day with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Porter. The S.P. Hall was well filled and the proceeds very pleasing when Swamp College teacher. Miss McKin- non, and her pupils sponsored a ba- zaar and dance for Red Cross pur- poses. Mr. and Mrs. Gillespie and family spent Sunday evenin? at the home of Wm. McCormack. 8TH 1 INE OSPREV We are glad to report Mr. Wm. Moffat somewhat improved in health. We are sorry to report Miss Eliza- beth Muvphy ill with tonsilitis. We hope she will soon be well again. Mrs. Lloyd Stephens and baibe re- turned hon\e Sunday from Mrs. Nuhn's Nursing home. Mr. Lyall Shields si spemlinii a day or two in Owen Sound this week Sunday visitors with >rr. and Mrs. Jas. Ottewell aivd Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Stephen* were. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Oabourne and Bert i.>f Markiiale. Mr. nad Mrs. .\lbert Stewart of Flesherton; Mr. D»ug. Stephens and Mr. John Ste»>hens; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stephens and Helen Marie. A number off this line attended the funeral of Mr. Albert Hanley in Fever»h»m on Wednesday lasrt. Our sincere syTO,p«thy is extended to the bereaved of the t»te John Ste>phen df Maxwell. Our sympathy goes out to the Ped- lar families in their recent bereave- ment. Pte. R. D. Meldrum of Camp Bord- en was a week end visitor at his home here. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Fisher have had their little grandchildren, Pam- ela and Lynda Fisher of London vis- iting with them the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Wright and Maurice of Berkeley visited on Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs Laurie Pedlar. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Stephens and little daughter of Feversham called on the latter's great aunt. Mrs. Sim- mons this week. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Londry of the Valley spent Mother's Day with the latter's parents. The Fourth-Line Red Cross Unit met at home of Mrs. Laurie Ped- lar on Thursday, May 10 with seven members present. Blocks were made for a quilt. Letters of thanks for cigarettes and candy received over- seas were read from the following. Victor Osborne. Herb McMuUen and Stewart Foster. The next meeting is to be at the home of Mrs. Wallace Fisher on ilay 24. Guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wes Planet on Mother's Day vvere. Mr. and Mrs. R. Fisher and Mr. Hutchison of Flesherton, Mr. arid Mrs. Roy Lyons. Mr. and Mrs. Max^vell and daughters; Mrs. Lennon iind Mrs. Lightheart and son. I>alton and wife of New Lowell, Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell were residents on the \ Meldrum farm here some years ago. Mrs. Ear! Croft. Mrs. .\. Wilson, and Mrs. Lewis Fisher accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Russell Boyce to Tor- onto last week and visited with their uncle, Mr. Thos. Boyce, who is a pa- tient in a Toronto Hospital. Mr and Mrs. Lome .Atkinson and daughters and Mr. and Mrs. Laurie Betts and Beverley were visitors re- cently with Mrs. Simmons. Mrs. E. Blackburn of Flesherton is now assisting in nursing Mrs. Sim- mon-s and Mrs. W. J. Chard has re- turned to her home. -A. number from, here attended "the services at Flesherton on VE-Day. Mr. and Mrs. J. Wickens and Mr. ;\nd Mrs. Joe Gibson and children of Kimbe'-\ev were visitors recently at the Meldrum home. Mr. and Mrs. Wes_ Plantt spent a day at Barrhead with Mr. and Mrs. Laurie Betts and family. We are sorry to report Mrs. John Badgerow suffering with a very sore knee. in Memoriam The original booby trap spray of mistletoe. was a Foil CLEANER ENGINES AND LOWER REPAIR COSTS, CHANGE NOW TO... WILLI.AJ'IS â€" In loving memory <rf our dear mother, Elizabeth Stew- art who passed away, May 19, 1933. Beautiful Memories of One So Dear We have only your memory iear mother To remember our whole life through But the sweetness will linger forever As we treasure the image of yoa. â€" Ever remembered by Husband, Jake, and daughters. AUCTION 8AIE HOUSE FURNITURE. ETC. ""sSSsg MAlLi^ Ask your dealer to eiplain why it does make a difference what oil you use! Ask him about British American's »""â- â- "'"£ new Peer- less Motor Oil. "It's Alloyed" to prevent oxidation, cut repair costs. Drive in for a Spring change-over today! Ttt BHaa Aâ€" taa da Cawpay Umted YOU ALWAYS BUY WITH CONFIDENCE AT THE SIGN OF THE BIG B-A JOS. FIELD will sell by public auction at FLESHERTON SATURDAY. MAY 19 when ±e following will be offered: 2 E.Ttension Tables; 3- Coaches; 3- Piece Parlor Suite; Stove Pipes; Failing-leaf Table; Kitchen Chair; 8 Bedroom Suites, Spring. Mattresses; 6 Can-Bottom Chairs; Moffat Cook Stove; 2 Clocks; Quantity of Linol- eum; Large Congoleum Rug 9 by 15; .\ number of other Rugs; 2-Bumer E:^ctric Hot Plate; 2-Cabinet Elec- tric Hot Plate; Piano-case Manning •>-octave Organ; Electric Radio 5- tube; Dishes; Pictures and Picture Frames; Kitchen Utensils. Pots and Pans; Number of Carpenter Tools. No reserve as Mr. Field has leased his property and is going to Tor- onto. Sale to commence at 2.00 p.m. TERMS OF S.\LE: CASH â€" Wm. Kaitting, Auctioneer. SUMMER SHOES AT B ATES FOR COTS FEET HURT? SEE US. DUNDALK <"K»<K«^>*>*tK*<'^t*<**;^*^*;* > , 'jt^,?-*^*-*. i^^:^:^i*^''^^^^^^i**^**>*>*>^ YOU'LL FIND THE LARGEST AND BEST SELECTION OF SPRINGTIME APPAREL FOR WOMEN AND MISSES TO BE FOUND ANYWHERE, AT HILL'S. MAKE A VISIT TO OUR STORE AND BE THRILLED INSPECTING THE WONDERFUL ASSORTMEST AVAiLABLE FOR YOUR SELECTION LADIES' COATS Many new styles to choose from. We are sure your coat will be here if you are look- ing for a smart style and at a popular price. LADIES' SUITS Lovely new Suits the pick of several of the smartest makers. The styles are tops and the materials will warrant your early choice. DRESSES .\ host of the smartest Spring styles. Lovely printed crepes and plain shades. .\. big assort- ment to choose from; also new arrivals of Sum- mer Wash Dresses. ♦♦♦ MEN'S SUITS Y You'll find real top value in our display of «â-º Men's and Y'ouths' Suits, in tweed or Ine wors- ^ teds in all the popular shades for spring. Buy J now, as these lines are getting scarce. Prices «♦ $16.95 up t Watch your label. We thank you for vouv renewal. BOYS' SUITS See th<; tine range we are showing in Boys" Suits, made of good quality fancy tweeds with short or long pants, and all moderately priced. BOYS' SPORT SUITS Shirt and long pants. Made of strong san- forized cotton material. Good durable material and washable. Shirt made with sports collar and two patcbc pockets. Fans have belt loops and cutfs. .\ popular style for sunfnier, in sand or brown shadess Size 8 to 16 years $4.95 WEE BOYS' SUITS, size 2, 4, 6 years. .Vll navv doeskin cloth with shirt and long: trousers. Price $2.55 SILK JERSEY Make your own dress with these beautiful printer jerse\-s. Some very smart patterns and 3S inches wide. Per yard fi2.95 DRESS VOILE Lovely fine printed Voiles for that smart summer dress. Dandy range of colors and pat- terns, 3*5 inches wide. Price <'9c per yard WORK BOOTS Men's Work Boots* with or without toe cap and either leather or rubber soles with good sturdy uppers. Priced $2.29 to $6.00 LADIES' SHOES New styles in Ladies' and Misses' Shoes in either black or brown. Be sure to see our range. MEN'S OXFORDS Fine dressy Oxfords in black or brown with nie<iium or heavy soles, size 6 to 11 and priced from fi2.75 ^o $8.00 FLOOR COVERINGS Buy your Floor Covering now. We have a good assortment of Feltol or Congoleum in two or three yards wide also a big assort- ment of rugs in nearly all sizes. SPECIALâ€" BUY YOUR PASTURE GRASSES NOW We have in stock all grasses as recommend- ed by the Government, such as Orchard Grass, Meadow Fescue. Perennial Rye, Kentucky Blue Grass. Canadian Blue Grass. White Dutch Clover, .\lsike. Red Clover, Mammoth Clover. Alfalifa. THinothy, Sorguin Grass. Sudan Grass. Permanent pastures has a growing demand. This Store will be open Wednesday Nights; Qased all Day on Thurs«lay F. T. HILL & CO., Limited PHONE 7 MARKDALE, Ontario WE DELIVER