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I* » iff rx. t- â- i t It ®()je /k0l)iettDfn aitiftnte Vol.44 No. 33 - plesherton, Ontario, January 1 6, 1 924 W. H.Thurston & Son.jProprietors ROCK MILLS Mr. D. Knnee of Durham made a business trp to this locality last week. There have been quite a number of teamsters engat^ed drawng lumber for the D. F. Co. the past week, but Mr. Dargavel had to lay some of them otf for a time, as he was unable to secure cars enough. Mr. and Mrs. Walter .A.kitt went to Toronto last week to consult a specia- list. Mrs. Akitt has been in poor health for some time, but we hope to see her restored to her usual good health soon. Little Ruby Monaghan fell and broke her arm recently. Dr. Guy set the broken bones and we are glad to report her improving nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Deitz of Cleveland have been visiting the past few weeks with the latter's parents here, ilr. and Mrs. Tucker Phillips. Mrs. Thos. Betts is spending a couple of weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Will Newell. Dick Clark and Lewis Pedlar each lost a good horse last week. Born â€" To Mr. and Mrs. Will New- ell on Saturday, January 12th, 1924, a daughter â€" Mabel Rozella. Misses Mae Duckett and Marguer- ite Pedlar visited with Edith and Mabel Betts. Mr. and Mrs. John Hargrave enter- tained a number of their friends last Monday evening, when a very pleas- ant evenin-T was spent. Leila Clark c*me home Thursday after spending two weeks with her grandparents in Fiesherton. KIMBERLEY Bomâ€" To Mr. and Mrs. W. Gilbert on January 6th, 1924, a son. Con- gratulations. Mr. and Mrs. E. Proctor visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Proctor. A load of Kimberley young people went to Rocklyn on Saturday night to skate, and report a good time. Mr. R. Thompson has gone to spend PRICEVILLE CEYLON Miss Lydia McKinnon returned Mrs. Roy Piper left last week to home from Markdale. where she has visit friends at Toronto and Oshawa. been nursing for he past two Mrs. Calhan, who has been visiting months. her brothers here, has returned to Miss Kate McTaggart left Monday her home in Toronto, for Toronto, where she wiE stay for Mr. and Mrs. James Sproai of Milk awhile. Mr Lou Frook spent the week end in the city. Miss Mary Carson went down to the winter with his daughter, Mrs. Toronto on Saturday, where she will PROTON STATION The boys are endeavoring to get their open-air rink in condition. They expect, if the weather is favorable, to have skating before long. Mr. Still's hotel, under the manage- ment of Mrs. Eva Conn, will be open to the pubUc in a few days. For some months the house has been in the hands of workmen repairing and re-decorating the interior, while a neat new verandah improves the out- ward appearance of the building. Mr. Clarence Brooks is renewing acquaintances in this village. Miss Louie Roome is visiting friends at Bethel Dever Bros, received a car load of flom- to-day (Monday) selling most of it off the car. We sympathize with Sir. and Mrs. Jos. Watson and family in the death of their daughter and sister, Vina. What Farmers Should Know A lot of city folks want to quit city jobs and be farmers. They have read and believed the rainbow slush of the literary back-to-the-landers. So each mail brings letters to many lead- ing farmers, asking what is required to succeed in the country. Lee Meheir, an American farmer, was asked ths question by a city bookkeeper. He took a lot of trouble to be specific and replied that a farni- er must know about soils, soil drain- age, soil chemistry, soil physics, the relation of crops to soil and climate, the rotation of crop, fertilization, best way of handling and selling crops, how to feed and care for livestock, how to handle livestock in relation to soil and climate, how to repair broken maehinery, how to handle various gasoline engine vehicles and power plants, how to do carpenter, plumbing and blacksmithing, must be a good buyer and seller, a good manager, should know about bookkeeping to compute costs, must have "executive ability, should ha\-e the stamina to do fourteen or fifteen hours' work a day, and frost or hail or drought or flood or high wind brings the year's work to naught must have the cour- age to take a drink of water and a cold bath and start over again. And the above is only an incom- plete list â€" a mere sart toward what the farmer should know. Yes, it is a great life if you don't weaken. â€" Amercan Exchange. OSPREY R. P. B. NO. 343 WOB. PREC THOS. THORNBURY Hannah. Mrs. Jas. Crowston, Markdale, is visiting Miss Ruth Myles for a week. The monthly meeting of the W.M. S. met at the home of Mrs. T. Aber- i visit her uncle, Mr. S. Carson. Miss Ella Stoddard, from near Markdale, has been visiting her uncle, Mr. A. Stafford. Mrs. Marshall of Toronto is visit- cronibie and are making preparations ing at Mr. Malcolm McLean's, South to welcome and entertain the dele- Line. gates of the Owen Sound Leagues Mr. Neil Shonreed -f the Standard and Young People s Societies on Jan. Bank, Caledonia, is spending a couple ^'^'"*^" J^'® ^^® ^"^^ *"** ^^ weeks' holidays at his home here, interested. . ,. , , . ,. . Mr. Bobs McKinnon, mail clerk on The poultrv association held their the Toronto-Owen Sound train, called show on January 9th and 10th. A on friends here Thursday. goodly number of birds were shown, t,,„ t,„,. „ „. „ ,, . , . especailly in the utilit.' class. It is Th^'lf.^f^^H ' .3- , kk i^f^^fK"" f coming near spring and we would S^'"^^^°!f„ ^%> ^'''j AHed the pu - like to see the boys and girls make P^ f °^ Priceyxlle and S\vmton Park plans for a larger show next year, churches on Sunday. Reports of the prize winners will be out next weeek. Jlr. John A. McDonald from Edge Creek, Aha., residents who left here twelve years ago. are visiting all their old neighbors and friends, who are very pleased to see them. Mr. Ross McMullen left Friday for Agincourt to resume his duties. Mrs. Crawford of Regina, who has been visiting her niece. Miss J. CoU- inson, left llonday to visit relatives at Durham and Mt. Forest. Mr. T. Dargavel, who spent the past week visiting Misses Jean and Sybil CoUinsoii, returned Friday to his home in Wiarton. Mrs. Morwood of Markdale spent the week end with her brother, Mr .J. J. Patserson and wife here. Mr. Alex. HoUey of Sauit Ste. Marie spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Roddie Stewart. Mr. J. C. McLachlan >ft Monday to resume his duties in Toronto. Miss Seele'- is visiting at her home WINTER EVENINGS i^oprie y^ Hill attended church here on Sunday in Proton for the past week. and enjoyed a chat with Rev. Mr. Rev. Mr. Cameron of the Home Galbraith, who speaks the Gaelic Mission Bof-.il, Toronto, took the ser- language. , vice here Suiiday afternoon. An in- Born â€" To Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm vitation was givei^. to Rev. ilr. Prest- Are long and there u noth- ing nicer than a little music to pass the time. We can supply you with Victrola and Records. Come in and look over our selection. W.A. Armstrong & Son JEWELERS Bates Burial Co. BUSINESS AS USUAL Fimeral Directors and Embalmer'c Phone Hilicrest 26t 124 Avenue Road TORONTO, ONT. MOTOR EQUIPMENT J. W. Bates, R. Maddocks, President. . . Manager. Send The Advance to a friend for a year* No more acceptable present. I 1 (Intended for Last Week) The school meeting passed off quietly and Mr. T. Saule was elected McLean. South Line, on Thursday^ o^ to pic^ch next Sabbath January 11th, 1924, a daughter. Con- gratulations. Mr. Dan Whyte of Toronto is visit- ing his son, I. B., on the O.D.R. The Police Trustees for 1P24 are : :Messrs A. D. McLeod, Frank Reiley trustee for the next three years Mr. G. Stuart and Master Lloyd are the guests of Mrs. Jas. Stuart and other friends. Mr. Leslie Lawrence and son, Stan- ley, are visiting Kimberley friends. Miss Alma Camack is visiting at ; and Farquher McKinnon, her home here. _ ( Mr. R. I>elaney is relieving E. D. The meeting of the W. I. in Mem- Hogg, C.P.R. agent here. orial Hall was held recently and a â€" good number were present. A dainty JHE AMUSEMENT TAX lunch was provided by the girls. The »i-w>. girls are also getting up a debate for . -^ r , , -r j next meeting. January 31st, at \yhich It is about time a readjustment Farmers Mlling Co. held on iuesday the gentlemen are invited. It will was made in the amusement tax by was well attended. A 20 per cent, be an evening meeting, .7..30 p.m., i the Ontario' government if the follow- dividend was divided this year and the also a sociable lunch. ; i^g f"om the Alliston Herald is quite mill "s in first class condition. Service in the church was much en- correct, and we presume it is :â€" , Wedding bells are ringing. joyed. The sermon "-as particularly , .. ^""O"" information regarding coUec- a good number of voung folks had good, appropriate to the season. ; â„¢^ amusement tax which has been ^ nleasant time on Frday evening at :.i-s. D. D. McLachan visited Mark- dale frier ds on Friday. FEVERSHAM Wm. Elliott of Collingwooi was renewing acquaintances in this neigh- borhood over the week end. Don't forget the box social of L. 0. L. N'o. 10S5 in the Orange Hall on January 24th. Good program. The annual meeting of the Osprey HOUSE OF Q.UAL1TY his home for the holidays. â-  tensive organization with a staff corn- Mrs. Latimer of Eugenia was the mensurate with the size of such a guest of Mrs. Geo. Proctor for the government organization. Mr. H. A. past week. Baycroft has a permit signed by the Mr. Will Haines met with a very rubber stamp of W. A. Orr. for which painful accident on Friday of last he paid $3. Under the law young week. While helping Mr. A. Ellis people are allowed to skate without cut feed he got his hand into the payng any tax for the pririlege, but cutting box, making it necessary to ' the proprietor of the rink has to pay amputate_the jecond finger of his left for a license_ to enjoy exemption hand. Herb J. N'eil of the Gravel Road has been under the doctor's care for some time, but is now impro\ing nicely and will soon be around again. VICTORIA CORNERS The special services held by Mr. „ 1.- u • , J - - -r Eaton last wee':; were very instruc- Dr. TumbuU performed the w-hich is already furnished him by sta- tive and interest .;t. He was asked operation. Call For Canadian Catde to continue them this week. Messrs. Jas. Best and Milton Bannon took a car loaod of cattle to Toronto last week. Mr. and Mrs. Archie McMillan of Big Sandy. Montana, made a flying visit withfriends in our burg a couple On January 4th, 1924, the above Preceptory held their annual meeting in the haU of L.O.L. No. 1985. There was a srood attendance of the mem- bers and the auditors reported the Preceptory in good financial condition and also an increase in membership during the year. The retiring Pre- ceptor, Thomas W. Conron, requested Sr Knight John H. SciUey to take the chair and conduct the election and installation of oflficers for the year 1924, which resulted as follows : â€" W. Pre.â€" Sir Kt. Thos. Thombury. D. Pre,â€" Sir Kt. Jas. McKenzie. Chaplainâ€" Sir Kt. A. J. Conron. Tr^as.â€" Sir Kt. Wm. Heitman. l&t Lee.â€" Sir Kt. Thos. W. Conron. 2nd Lee.â€" Sir Kt. John^jwit. l8t Censor-fir K. Jas. Conij. 2nd Censorâ€"Sir Kt. J. S. Winters. l,t St. Br.-Sir Kt. E. Parsons. 2nd St. Br.â€" Sir Kt, C. H. Smith. 1st Pur.-Sir Kt. Clive Morris. 2nd Pur.â€" Sir Kt. T. Williams. IgU Com. â€" Sir Kt. Robt. Edwards. Com. Sir KnighUâ€" Wm. L. Taylor. John English, Georgt- Long. Wm. E. Brown. Thos. S. Wilton, Robert J. Colquette. tute. Ths license was sold Mr. Bav- croft by an itinerant minion of the amusement tax department- Town Clerk Addis, on whom the amuse- ment tax department loads the duty of looking after the town hall, tells us that all shows not e.xempt must Owing to the serious depletion of collect the tax, but those that are Britain's dairy herds an acute short- exempt must oljtain a permit before °^ '^^^ ® ^''*' week, age of milk has developed and a flood this exemption will apply. For in- I of petitions has reached the British stance. If the Methodist Sunday j \ girl who went to a fortune teller Government urging that every step be school is having a concert in the was heart broken at being told that taken to facilitate the importation Sunday school rooms, it does not re- \ her fathe'- was a hard working man from Canada and elsewhere of cattle quire a permit beiause it is exempt. ' who shovelled coal and tended fires suitable for the re-establishment of but when ths same Sunday school for a living. It v. as not that she those dairy herds. The petition also gives an entertanment in the opera ' obiected to "honest toil, but her father urges that the Government hasten hall, exempt though the school is, it had been dead nine vears. to discover some other and less de- must obtain a permit before this ex- ' structive means of stopping the eniption will apply. Should it fail spread of the foot and month disease to get the permit it must collect ani- as slaughter, on the wholesale plan useraent tax. There is an itinerant now practised, might in a few underling coming round regularlv to ' months, almost exterminate Britain's ^ check up Mr. Addis. In fact there live stock. j are itinerant underlngs poking their In contemolating the above the "?*e*. »" everywhere. It is the extent " ' """ ot this army of clerks that is of more concern to most people than the tax. That they are exasperating when they come round with their peremp- i tory demands there is no denying, ' What of the opportunity for getting fhe1r'^Lm7nli'^,?hH,^> *''^*' "'""' ^"^ ' good Canadian cattle to Britain? ! *°tfn^^rt£.ov}"°"^"^'^ ^""^ 2"" For 30 years an embargo was im- ! "°:\'"^„i^„/j»% f '^l^^'"*- t,;,^"'^^-^? i posed upon our breeders. It has "^ P^'^ \L 1^^'\ ^^^ Herald j been removed but the opposition has ^^iH oTthf .n,^nt^- Tl i? ^^7 ' imposed regulations difficult to over- tT tnrus^men^^rreaX^'rtr^^^^^^ i Sn w^hrn'Tst?a^^t;M'/y*ri^^I->- ^ "f revenue •' ^^'^h^?V\^;L ^ enforced. Let merit rather than f/''"""* °{'^?^ey is eaten up paying wrangling win the removal of the , ^^e^-e clerks is apparent. , restrictions. j The opportunity offered is excep- ; While the snow-plow was passing '< tionaL But have Canadian breeders ; through Shelburne on Mondav morn- i prepared for such ? Is the Dain- â-  ing one of the wings f the plow flew • Stock tested for tuberculosis 7 Have open and damaged the stand pipe at the scales and Babcock test been the station to the extent of about used persistently and constantly so | $1,000. There was no freight on ' that official records can be given ? 'â-  Monday on account of the freight Is the visible quality which attracts crews being occupied all day Sunday so developed that the Old Country i with the snow-plow in keeping the Breeders should come to Canada to , line open. â€" Free Press. j replenish their herds, will not be only [ 2. satisfied but strongly desire our ; cattle ? i I. Farmers of Canadn. the day has come when higher pinnacles must be sought so that a greater conception of our opportunities, a deeper in- sight into your possibilities and in enlarged vision of the future of .â- Vgriculture will be obtained. Let 1924 be the brightest year by having clouds: of discouragement scattered by the sunshine of success which farmers will have in the future. sympathy of Canadian farmers will undoubtedly go out to these losers. ; Canadian farmers fortunately have no such contagious or infectious dis- , ease here. I Stewarts For Fresh. GROCERIES W. J. STEWART 81 SONS Flour, Feed, Seeds, Groceries and Confectionery Flcshcrton, - Ontario OSPREY PIONEER PASSED AWAY WEDNESDAY A.M. Mrs. Sandy Davidson, a pioneer of Osprey oxmship, died at Buffalo at the home of her daughter on Wednesday, morning, January 16th. The funeral will be held on Friday, January ISth at Feversham. The deceased was 77 years of age. Ywenty members of Grey County Council were elected by acclamation out of a total of thirty-five. IS IT RIGHT To The Question of QuesticnaUe Things SUNDAY, Januury 20th at 7 pan. 11. OQ a.m. â€" Who are Happy? 2.30 p ni. â€" Sunday School. oâ€" Fiesherton Methodist Church A CHl'RCH WITH A PURPOSE FIESHERTON BAKERY IN THE FIELDS, nature has enriched a nation. Not in money value alone is wheat rich but in the thing money can't buy. Wheat is one great source of nutrition. ^ The choice flour we use is ground from the finest wheat. It contains easily digested starches and proteins â€" necessary substances for energV and body repair. ^. Add to your assets of heeJth by eating plenty of our bread and other baked goods. F. PINDER. Fiesherton Ont ' $ Stock Taking We have some lines of shoes to clear out at bargain prices in oxfords and strap shoes. Shoes worth $3.75 reduced to $2.85 Shoes worth $ 5.00 ireduced to $3.99 Shoes worth $6.00 reduced to $4.75 REPAIRING AS USUAL a 9 9 9 9 9 9 THOS. CLAYTON FLESHERTON, - ONTARIO