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.Wed.. ncaMul'tr 0, 1925 , '' 'â-  THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE i Published on CoIIingwood Street, > FleBherton, Wednesday of each I veek. Circulation 1100. Price i in Canada |1.50 per year; in U.S. I A. $2.00 per year; $2.00 per year when not paid in advance. W. H. THURSTON. - Editor F. J. THURSTON - Asst. Editor THE F ] . H SI JKRTOV .ADV ANCE «ff" means, joui-neyed south to look for employment, and who have in re- cent months been hiking north, sad- dei- but wiser men The moral for Canadians would seem to l>e that it is better to stay away from Florida, unless they have means to wisely invest, and they are williii4f tu wait But in no case would it seem wise to buy lots, or Kroves or other bargains without per- sonal inspection on the most reliable assurance that the real estate offered is what it is represented to be. THE SPECLATIVE CRAZE IN FLORIDA IT MAKES ALL.THINGS NEW We shall never know just how many Canadians havd journeyed to Rortd^, with all the money they could raise, that they might join in the speculative craae, which has been prevalent in that state for at least three years. statistics of the finajicial Uacking given to promote the speculation by Canadians who remained at home, While it seems imposible to say anything new on the subject of Christmas celebration, the miracle of Report of W.I. Convention Held in Toronto in Nov. Women's Institutes Praised For Their Work The 24th annual convention of the Women's Institute of Central Ont- ario was held at Hygeia House, Elm St. Toronto on Nov. 17th, 18th and 19th. Mrs. Meek of Alton, chair- man of the 'convention committee, presiding and six hundred delegates from h\\ over Central Ontario regis- tered. Miss Davison of Unionville had charge of the music. The con- vention opened with the singing of Christmas Gifts BEAUTIFUL ALUMINUM TEAPOTS ROASTERS, CEREAL COOKERS all things new. The aged become I Parsons of Toronto. the United States, have entered heart ily into the craze which is not yet over. How long it will last, no one knows, but that it will end, t« the the season is that the custom of \ lomniunity songs, aand the address nearly 2,000 years makes practically of welcome was given by Mrs. Horace - '" s of Toronto. She said she didn't have to tell the ladies they were welcome, they had been coming for so many years they knew what Toronto was. Mrs. Par- sons said the government asked her ! to visit England last year in the in- the Women's XI , ♦v,«L"r'^«li«hl« .voung again through their rejoicing in «aUy Nor ara there reliable .v, j"^,; *i,»„ „«• *i,„ __„_j«i,ii;i,„„ ,„in. that China and Art Pottery, service and bea'ity combined; Vases, Jardinieres, Fruit ^ets. Berry Bowls, Cups and Saucers, Jugs, cream and sugar sets, bulb bowls, teapots, etc. Enamelware, Electric Irons, C. C. M. Skates. Pucks, Hockey Sticks, and other useful and practical presents. Gifts of Utility. *y the delights of the grandchildren with the things that once made their own eyes open wide in wonder â€" memories •VT »u 1 .u i .™„u"'^vMBn'rB <>f their own chilhood also come back Keverthele.s.s, there is ample evidence ^^ ^^^^ , j,, visit Kngiana last J that our people, as well as those of • . , , . ^. . I terests of Canada and ♦h. iTnit»fl .States, have entered heart- " is not simply a jest tnat P*â„¢ i„„Hf„,„„ „„,, „i,„ „„^ Cutlery, Knives, Razors, Scissors, etc. /" al.so likes to play--even though he 1 '"^t'tV^es «nd she spoke at several may say it is just to test them-with \ ^'"b« '"England also in Edinborough the toys he buys for the youngsters. -Scotland. The Institute work Is very xl,„„ .r,i,;i fi.„ i..^ii^o„ := narti/^iii ' strong in Great Britain. It is a discomfiture of many some time, no Thus, ^^ile the holiday is particu^- K ^^ ^^^j.^^ one that has had experience of 8*5}^ nW,i?inrthP Jorv nf the Cbe Tn ' 't was the Institutes in Canada who arcraj^e.s in the past can doubt. We, P^"V?'"^ ^'^f, f °7^ °/ *^\h^"I\^ '" I responsible for the Institutes in Ontario, had an exper ence of a the Manger, it also has for the elders , Britain "ke natme After the building of 't« pleasures and the wider signifi- >" ^reat Britain, the f"rst i^ilway. and at the closing cence of the world-inspiring event m of the Crimean war; we had another Bethlehem. the North West F. W. DUNCAN Hardware such experience m After the boom that^ flattened out many speculators in Winnipeg and other Western centres in 1882; and we would probably had another but for the outbreak of the war in 1914 when relief came to many by the eixpenditurc of borrowed money. Men, cannot live by simply swap- ping land with-onc another, any more than can citizens of a country live by swappinp jacknives Florida law- makers however, deliberately under- took to legislate for the start and perpetuation of a boom. They had a constitutional amendment passed providing that neither a state inheri- tanci' tax (succession duties, nor a state income tax should bd collected. Thu.s they advertised that Florida was not only a tropical retreat but a sanctuary for the wealthy, and ever since, the milloinairp has been romp- ing into Florida from the north, and _ have been the most persistent inves- tors in real estate, the wily legisla- tors of Florida knew that once they could get the idle rich into their state it would not be difficult to get them interested in putting their funds into circulation. Thus Florida got what it has lacked since the civil war â€" capital and plenty of it. Florida has profited to an enormous extent by this abolition of taxes ' which have proved onerous in rival states. The Stato has, however, tax- ed poor tourists and rich man alike for gasoline consumed. It imposed a tax on this commodity of four cents a gallon and in 1925 will get from this source about four and a half million dollars. And this, if the Florida folk can keep the invested, public interested, is but the beginning of it. F.ven at this late period of the year, the great highways leading to th arena of speculation are covered with automobiles, who are finding huge tracts laid out in building lots â€" many of them situated near the shore and selling at fabulous prices. Indeed.it is a conservative estimate that in the seventy miles between Miania and Palm Beach, there are now on sale over half a million home site lots. Land for sea view homes is offered at $100,000 an acre, on terri- tory that before the big development started, could have been bought at f30 an acre. That is nothing, say enthusiastic salesmen to be met even on the trains miles away from the scene. In five years it is proph- ecied. there will be no ocean frontage along the east coast from Jackson- ville to Miami, for less than $1000 a foot. There is such inflation that sane land- owners are more anxious to have val- ues .stationed than to have sky high prices They know that Florida is a good winter resort but it is not an agricultural country. There are districts where oranges and other tropical fruits grow with profit, but the state is too far from great con- suming centres to make it easy to compete in the production of early garden truck with states teo thti north This has been found out by man>- fortune seekers who with small DKPENDABLK Auctioneer Service When nil aiictiopfcr travels ovec EDITORI.M. NOTES There are no statues of men who j felt sorry for themselves. i « * • A woman's declining years come i before the age of .W. After that she ' is glad to accept. I » • • The problem of the son and daugh- ter who ^o out every evening isn't ! much more distressing 4;han the same kind of furnace. V * « Hanover high school board has installed boxing gloves in the school for the use of the students. No doubt the graduates of the manly art will make the County Council ''come across" with the pavement on the main street which was refused them last spring » * « In British Columbia wild horses are causing so much trouble that the Legislature is \takine steps to have a province-wide round up and destruc- tion of the untamed ones. These anin-.als not only de.stroy property but inveigle tame nag.s to join them. HereaboutSjj, we have no wild horses; but we suflter considerably from v/ild , automobiles! Souvenir of Old No. 6 Company Won I Three >y ' Flesherton Comp. Year.s in Succession An article was on exhibition in W. A. Armstrong's show window re- cently which takes one back to the days of the old No. 6 Company of the Grey Regiment in the years 1871- ^ 72 â€" 73, that had its headijuarters in i be Flesherton. This was a\ cup for the best company marksmanship was 1 was won for three years in success- I ion by the Flesherton Company, and | passed permanently into their ession. The cup stands some inches high, the bowl being supported by stacked guns and is of sterling silver. Mr. Jos Fields has had poss- ession of it for some years, his fath- er, Capt. John Fields having had it for safe keeping. Just now the cup is on exhibition at the Gre|y Regiment headquarters at Owen .'^ound. The ranks of those who competed in the contests during those three years "have been gradually de- pleted and only five, as far as we can ascertain, are now living. These are :- Capt. A. G. Campbell, Toronto, W. J. Bellamy, Flesherton, John We- ber and John Warling, Vandeleur, and Harry Hooper who is with the Dom- inion Regalia Co., in Toronto. This is an inteiresting souvenir, and is reniiniscent of the early days, when Fle.sherton was headquarters for the best Company in Grey county â€" the winning of the cup showed that â€" and will be a valuable possession to ho I kept in the town for the years to ccme. I WINTER TERM OPENS JANUARY 4lh at the They are carried on the same. ' Mrs. Banks of Shelburne, replied to the address of welcome, and she thanked Mrs. Pearsons for her kind words. She said that in looking back and looking forward, she viewed the progress of the Institutes had been making in the last twenty-five years â€" better cooking, better sewing, bett- ed homes. She also declared that the Institute was responsible for bring- ing back the old social time of pion- eer days, and if they could only get the hydro to help lighten the work of the farmer, we would successd in keeping the young people «t home. She said she had evry faith in the Women of the Institutes that they would stand by prohibtion. Mr. Putman, su;>erintendent of the Women's Institutes, said in his ad- dress, that the woman without any professional training were carrying on valuable educational work in the country through the study of stand- ard works. Government Publications, i papers, .Addresses, dil,?(eussions, and demonstrations. Through the Ins- ; titutes, the Department of Agricul- \ ture is able to arrange classes for sy,stematic work in home nursing, \ domestic econpmy, sewing and millin- ' ery. Over six thousand women and j girls in the rural districts took ad- vantage of such instructions in the last year. Dr. Margaret Patter- son spoke on the problems of the country girls who drift into the city j unequipped to earn <t satisfactory | living. Some fifty per cent of the 1 delinquent girls who come under her ; -supervision are from the country. | She made strong appeal for ade- \ quate protection. Miss Lois Wil- ; son of the Nordheimer Piano Co., J gave a demonstration on teaching ' and composition of music with three of her pupils. In her address on I in.iking music mean more than a par- i lor trick she said Wagner, the great- I est musician ever, could ( not play 1 good enough for you and me to hear, he was so busy creating music. She also said that music was not a parlor trick, but a combination of art, biog- raphy, travel, life. etc. In the wing Dr. Margaret Patter- tu^e to boost Canadian Industries, a re olution of reforestration. That th s convention declare itself as in f-.iv«n of considering moral issued rather than party lines in municip- al, provincial and Dominion elections. A collection was taken up for the boys in Christie St. hospital, amounting to I'ifty dollars. 2. THE EFFECTtVE WAY 1925. The remaining issues of All for only $2.00. 3. Or include MeCall's Magazine, the monthly authority on fashions. Both publications, only $2.50. THE YOUTH'S COMPANION S N Dept., Boston, Mass. â- - Subscriptions received at this office. BAZAAR AT EUGENIA (Barrie Examiner) A number of newspapers went out of the way to explain to tlieir read- ers in semi-apologetic tone why they accepted advertising from the oppos- ite political party in the recent elec- tion. Surely such an explanation is unnecessary in this enlightened day. Any editor who is running a news- paper, not a party organ, will report speeches from both sides. Adver- tisements are simply the same argu- ments presented in a striking form,: and there is no reason why a news-j paper should not publish them pro^ vided they contain nothing of an ob^ jectionable nature. The amount o^ space used in the campaign just closj ed shows that party managers ana candidates recognize, more than ever! beford, that the newspaper is the! easiest and most effective way ofl getting their arguments before the ' electors. The Ladies of the United Church, Eugenia, will hold a bazaar of home- made baking, candy, Xmas presents, hot dogs and tea, in the Orange Hall, Eugenia, on Saturday, December 19th afternoon and evening. The bazaar will commence at 3 p.m. IN MEMORIAM WALKER â€" In memory^ of our dear husband and father, William H. Walker, who passed away Decembjbr 8, 1923. We who love you sadly miss you As it dawns another year In our lonely hours of thinking Thoughts of you are always dear. â€" Wife and son. Will. Barber Shop) at Feversham A new barber shop has been open- ed above the Bank of Toronto, at Feversham. Hair cut 25c.; shave 15c.; ladies' hair cutting a specialty. Hair bob 25c.; shingle bob 25c. Your patronage solicited. â€"HOWARD SMITH. IN MEMORIAM /^^^-/Vmr/f£/f^^y vet ^ , _ more thnn one rection of the Count^ '• j///y'//y'%^>(!'^n^ he can make you a belter sale because ' _-V • ^-.^ -^ ''.. the scope ^f accjuaintancc and confi- dence is correspondingly increased. List your Purebred or Farm .Stock Sale with me and be assured of the benefit of a life of experience along these lines. Terms moderate. OWEN SOUND Individual instruction. Business and Shorthand courses. Preparatory courses for those who missed fir.st chance at public school. Catalogue Free. C. A. Fleming. F.C.A. G. D. FlemInK, First Class Merchant Tailoring Plain and Fancy Serges and Worsteds Scotch and Canadian Tweeds Bird's Mackinaws. Stocking Legs & Yarn Overalls, Smocks, Work Shirts Odd Pairs of Pants, alterations free * H. ALEXANDER FEVRRSHAM poss- 1 son, magistrate of the women's court eight i Toronto gave her report on Board of Health. She told about the school in Brantford for the blind, a cot in the hosptial, supported by Institutes, a child clinic etc. Mr. Cowan, a Scottish entertainer gave a couple of j w,ill rendered selections aind 'Miss Kathleen Gimley of Unionville sang very beautifully Dr. W. J. Karr, director of rural schools, gave a splendid address. Ha spoke of the need."? of the boys and girls in rural schools â€" a high school education without leaving the home commun- ity; a part-time education, similar to that provided in commercial and tech- nical schools in the cities. He spoke I of the great benefits and influence of vomen on school boards. I The Robert Simpson Co entertained the six hundred delegates at a ban- i quet held in the palm room. Sir J.Joseph Flavelle welcomed the guests. j .Mrs. Field Robertson of Lanark, President of thhe Federated Women's i Institutes, presided, ( and after the I banquet, a program was given. Mrs. I Robertson, in her address, spoke of the lecture of the institute, and how their work would keep pace with the i growth of the Dominion. Mrs. Ait- i ken of Beeton, in her pleasing way, I spoko on Women in Agriculture. She I emphasized how the pioneering grand I mothers had left a heritage of honor j and straightness in business, and wo [ ai-e now realizing the value of that heritage. Mrs. George Edwards, in behalf of the Women's Ilnstitutes of Cajitral Ontario, presented Mrs. Put- nam with a handsome purse, and Mrs Putnam with a purse of gold. Mr. Duncan McKenzie, director of mus- ic in Toronto public schools, assisted by a choir of boy>, gave a demonr stration of what music might mean in a rural community. Wednesday morning Dr. . J. Con- boy, director of Dental services, gave an address, also Dr. J. W. Bell, Pro- vincial Dept. of Health, Miss Chap- man, assistant Sup. of Women's Ins- stitues, gave the work of the Junior branches, and a j^reat number of girLs gave reports of the work they are doing. The Hon. John. S Martin, Prov- incial Minister of Agriculture, ad- dressed the convention, and paid a great tribute to the Women of Cent- ral Ontario Institutes, in the part they are taking in world .activities. The Convention closed Thursday af- ternoon with the passing of resol- utions, some of which are:- Train- ing and instruction for home service nurses. Provision for adequate pro- tection, education and training for the mentally deficient, action re- garding l^<! possiltility of lessening the dangers which now exist on pub- lic highways; a resolution requesting the members of the Women's Insti- MORRISON â€" In loving memory of my dear husband, Marshall, who pas.sed away December 8, 1923. I, who loved you sadly missed you As it dawns another year; In my lonely hours of thinking Thoughts of you are always dear. You left behind an aching heart That loved you most sincere; I never did, nor never shall. Forget you, husband dear. Ever remembered by his loving wife. â€" Sarah Morrison. The Staff of Ufe CAN YOU AFFORD NOT TO TAKE INTEREST IN THIS NECESSITY OF LIFE. YOUR HEALTH DEMANDS THAT YOU SHOULD GEST THE BEST. TO BE SURE OF THIS, IN FUTURE, INSTEAD OF ASKING FOR A LOAF OF BREAD ASK FOR P I N D E RS BREAD AND GET THE BEST. INDER'S t ERFECT * RODUCTS Flesherton Bakery COME TO TOYLAND Christmas Show Bigger and Better Than Ever. Come with the Children and see all th* wonderful things that are here for Xmas. DI^SSED D0LL3 â€" From si.x to liftecii inches high, joinled. dressed.-^with I)i.s(|m' heads, .sleeping eye.s and curly hair. From 25c. to $1.50. MAMA DOLLS â€" \\jth compo.sition head.s. pleasing features. $L0O, $L25. Pistols and Caps, in 'ihree different sizes. From 10c. to 40c. CHILDREN'S BOCKSâ€" I'.oth for the small child and the older bov. Don't miss tluin. GAMESâ€" Somethi imitation of b: GARAGE &TW( automobiles. .g, new, both interesting and useful, for boys ami girls in the skctry. . Also games, j)archessi, checker.s, etc. CARS â€" Strong metal garage with two strong wind-up For $1.00. Gift Handkerchiefs for Everyone. Ladies' Colo- ed crepe de chine, daintiest of voile, liner or harm. Men's Excel- da, i)ongee and liien. and chilren's picture handkerchiefs. * TRAYS â€" Silver plated Trays, made in Japan, also mahogany trays. Very inex- pensive gifts. From $1.50 to $2.50. Ladies' and Men's Gift Slippers. These sli ;)i ers are particularly cosy with soft cushioned leather soles, and arhe decorated with fluffy poin poms. They have low rubber heels, in sude and kid leathers. HOSIERY . SOCKSâ€" We have a full range of Ladies' and Men's Hosierv .Ml piir ,,. "~ ' ^' GROCEF. jIS â€" Just arrived, our Christmas fruit â€" Currants, peel, ;-./its. candies, etc. raisins, dates, and F. G. KARSTEDT r !i' -4- l ^^r^