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Attend the L.O.I. Box Social at Feversham on Friday, February 26. A good time assured to all. COME! Vol 45 No.35 Flesherton, Ontario February ,24 1926 W. H. Thurston & Son, Proprietors FEVERSHAM EUGENIA Box social in the Orange Hall here on Friday, Febrnai-y 26th, 1926. A good program of dialogues and reci- tations with good music. Admission 25cents. Ladies with boxes free. Mr. Melville Holroyd of Macrorie, Sask., who with his wife is visiting down east this winter, was a caller in our village recently. Mr. B. Conron and wife, of CoU- ingwood, spent the week end with •he former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Conron. Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Mclntyre of Mclntyre, were visitors in our village last week. A number of our sports attended the hocky match in Collingwood last week. Miss Jessie Mclntyre of Mclntyre visited with Mrs. Colquette recently. Come to the school concert on March 5th, in the school house, Fev- ersham. A great number of people are suf- fering from colds and influenza in this locality. When leaving the bush after his day's work, Wflfred James Maw, of Minesing, dropped dead from heart- failure. He was a strapping young fellow 28 years of age. Mr. J. B. ' Bowes, the weather prognosticator of Chatsworth vicinity bought the Hatton Oatmeal Mill in Owen Sound^ subwfbs west, and with tivn sciis will overhaul and improve the plant. Following litigation regarding in- surance money, the Meaford Shoe factory has reopened. Wm. L. Hames, an esteemed Dun- dalk resident died recently in his £C;|'i year. Smuggling, according to recent dis closures is now one of the big bus- inesses in Canada. Recent storms on Atlantic seem to show that Brittania is getting a bit careless in ruling the waves. ^. Deputy-Carruthers and wife have returned after a pleasant visit with friends at MacTier and Beaton. We are sorry to report Mr. J. K. Jamieson not so well again. Miss Claribel Fenwiok is visiting at her parental home^Sth line for a few 4ays. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Jamieson intend leaving this week for their home at Laura Sask. They have spent the past couple of months with friends here. We wish them a successful trip home . Mrs. J. J. McGee, Vandeleur, spent a few days at the Munshaw House. Miss Doris McGee visited at her parental home at Vandeleur. Nurse Moffatt, who was waiting on Mrs. Alfred Genoe, has retiurned home. Miss Vema Benson, who has been assisting in household duties there, has returned to her home. The U. F. W. O. held a very suc- cessful concert in the L. 0. L. hall last Frday evening, when the play, entitled "A Valley Farm" was well given by some Maxwell dramatists. Proceeds amounted to $28.80. Th/U. F. W. O. hold their next monthly meeting on March 3rd at the home of Mrs. John Williams. Mrs. J. R. Magee, who has been visting her brother. Postmaster Park, and family, has^returned to her home in the west. Miss McQueen spent the week end at her home in Ow^en Sound. Miss Stade, ,8th line teacher, spent a few day^ recently with her parents at Hanover. Mrs. Wilson of Markdale, is spend- ing a few days with her daughter Mrs. Fred Jamieson, 8th line. Mr. Thos. Slffd and son Burton, of Flesherton, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Will Magee and family. ROCK MILLS It may be all right to kick a man when he's dojirn if that is the only way to get him up again. ^ THE STANDARD BANK '-i-vJ-S.*,- OF CANADA FiftyFirst Annual Statement for the ending 30th January, 1926 PROFIT and LOSS ACCOUNT year Balance brouKht forward Feb. 1st. 1925 i-roflts for the yoar ended Jan. 30tli. l9::o. after deducting expenses, interest accrued on deposits, rebate for m- i<jre6t on mmaiured biiis. provincial taxes and making prolusion for bad and doubtful debts I ^ U Vot( Fotjr quarterly dividends at rate of 12% per annum War Tax ca Note Circulation Kescrvedft-r Dnmirion Income Tax ....... <-ontributeU to OiUm-s Pension I'und Balau^ Carried Porwar^j,;jjj^^. v "^"^ ^ GENERAL STATEMENT â€" LIABILITIES ,-- ^ Xotcs of tho Bank In circulation r:..'.-*r:--'«*r....'. Deposits bearing if. crest aacM-jja- ,. . , , „ , , , a, lerest to date) .....â€".: ._^ Jo4.2lO, 113.91 Deposits not bearing interest 14.zzi.aoO..:» Deposits maUo by other Baiilfs in Canada Balances du'.- to other Uanjis in Canada Balances due to BaiJcs aad Banking Correspoudents where than in Caiiaiii ' Letters of Credit out*li»ndins IJabiUtles not included in tile foregoing » Dividends l>eclan-dand Ctipald t^upii;il stocli i>aid in ^.. Reserve Fund •.â- â€".•â- â€¢;• v L'alacse of inoflt and Loss Acco'jit carried fbrward Slo 1, 110.50 773.823.56 <924.934.06 578.S08.00 48.234.00 55.000.00 35.000.00 . 207\S92£G â€" • "isa.ssi.oo <8.OS2.TG0.00 68.432.044.19 1.017.625.58 159,976.52 2.171?760.56 357.056.6'J 26l.lS3.51 145.3fta.25 4.S23. 400.00 2.900.000.00 2O7.S92.06 S86.559.055.36 ASSETS - Ourront coJn held by tlio Bank Dominion Notes held Deposit in the Central Gold Ktser^-es. .... Deposit with till- Minister for tlie purpose* of llie C^ircuiatluu Fund Notes of other Banks United States and other foreign currencwa Ch«<iuc3 on cthor Banks -. Balaneis duo by l)»ml.a and Banking Curre«i>ondents elsewhere than In Canael^v... -.:...•: "â-  â- ; Doaiiuion and Provincial Covtminont .'Jecuriiie* notexeeeolng market value.. Cansdiau Muiii(ip;d Securities and British foreign and colonial public set'uriiies other '.ha;' CancHlian. not e:cocedlng market value nailway and other b. nds, debentures and itocks not e.^ceediiM* market value Cail and Short (not exceeding thirty days I IxMkOS In Caaad.% en bonds, dc- beottiree and stocks or other securiuca of a solBcient marketable value to ,coTtr 599.125.75 8.720.542.00 1. 300 .000.00 12.2S2.S36.I3 3.650.6S7.43 1,830.819.49 , 7,883.835.33 10.619,667.75 258.000.00 481.939.00 34.341.93 8,573,987.08 852,990.47 15.800.926.23 Sorry a mistake was made in Feb- ruary 10th issue, the National Anth- em should have read Peace Anthem. Hope this is satisfactory to our name less -Cooperative supporter, and also The Osprey Royal Scarlet. Our name less Co-operative supporter states he would appreciate the editor procur- ing for him a copy of this suprise ticket as*he calls it. Probably not such a surprise after all for it is a beautiful anthem, and one I am in- deed proud of, and it isn't "We Have No Beer to-day" either. Is that the nearest comparison to the National Anthem that you could think of, if So I am Very sorry to have our beau- tiful National Anthem compared with such. I will gladty submit the Antfcem below. It is sung to the tune of the National Anthem. God of the Nations wide. Far flung on every side, May peace prevail. Ruler of land and sea Guiding man's destiny. Oh! hear our prayer to thee. May peace prevail. The play which was put on by the Osprey U. F. Y, P, O.e under the auspices of Unity U. F. W. O. in the Orange Hall, Eugenia, on Friday night last was a decided success, and although the early part of the night was very stormy, a good crowd was out, and the proceeds amounted to $28.80. Others who took part in the programme were, Misses Loreen and, Eunice Gorden, and Miss Irene Walker, Master Victor Campbell, and Mr. W,T, Pedlar. Mrs. Robt. Phillips, Toronto, is visiting with her parents here, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hoy. . Mr. and Mrs. A, F, Pedlar of Eu- genia visited one evening last week with Mr. and Mrs. C, Newell. Mrs. A. McLean Priceville, visited last week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. I. Smith. Mr. Baker, conducted the service Sund.-.y evening at the home of Mr. Ned Croft. The 'service ,\vill be at the home of Mr, John Porteous, next Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Clark and fam- ily visited recently with the former's parents in Flesherton. / EAST MOUNTAIN Mrs. T. Hall of Speers, Siisk. was the guest of her brother-in-law, Mr. Thos, Hall, Feversham. Mr. Reginald Smart of Duncan, is employed with Mr. E. Thompson at present. SIcs.sr.s A, Myles anrf T. Abercrom bie of Kimborley visited with Mr, Hugh Smith one day last week. Mr, and Mrs, Ernest Thompso:i en- tertained the young people of the community to a party on Friday ev- ening, A number from here attended the funeral of the late George Loug- heed, who died at his home near Dun can on Monday. The friends have our deepst sympathy in their sad bereavement. Mr. Wm. Smart, and son Cecil, of Cherry Grove visited at S. Smart's the first of the week. Mr, Carl Humberstone spent a few days last v.eek in Toronto, Sorry to report Mrs. T. .Allen not as well as U!=ual, PRICEVILLE W1: e-xtend our best wishes to Mr, Wilfred Watsoh of the firm of Wat- .son Bros, of this village and Miss Marie McArthur, daughter of Mr, and .Mrs. A. B, McArthur of the '"Glen" who were married on Monday February 1,5th. in Toronto, by Rev. Stuart Parker. They arrived home Tuesday last and have taken up housekeeping in the groom's pretty bungalow. This popular young coup- le have the best wishes of the com- munity lor a long and haooy married life. Miss Lottie McLaren of Mitchell is visiting Rev. and ?vlrs. S. G. McCorm- ack, i^iss McLaren is a sister of Mrs. McCorniack. Mr. Bob McKinnin of Toronto vis- ited in town on Thursday. Quite a number from here at'tend- ed the hockey match in Durh.-im on Monday night and report an excell- ent game. ' r-Ir, Duncan :, [illaa of Swinton Park visited ovei ihc w^ek end with Mr, Murray Nichoj, MARRIED Watson â€" McAi-thur â€" In Toron- to, Monday, February 15, 1926, at 42 Admiral Road, by the Rev, Stuart C, Paikor, Mary Isabel!, daughter of Mr, and -Mrs, A. B, McArthur, to Wilfred Jlelville Watson, both of Priceville, IN MEMORIAM TURNERâ€" In sad and loving memory of our dear wife and moth- er. Mrs. Oliver Turner, who entered into eternal rest February 25th, 1925, Deep in our hearts lies a picture, Of a loved one gone to rest; In memory's frame we will keep it, Because she was oneT)f the best, I.ips canot speak how we loved her. Our hearts cahont think what to say, God only knows how we miss her, .\s we journey along life's rough way. Lovingly remembered. Husband, son and daughter. MAXWELL Loans to CIttas. Towns, MunidiMUUes and Sdiool Dtatrlcts. CHher Own«a« Loans and dlKouDU in Canada (Iraa rrbM "intSSS) afur makins full provision (br aU bMl and UabiUUes of Customers under Letters of CnxUt M per OOD- Mortacca oa Real Kstat* sold by the Bank Heal KSate other than BtuA frcmlsca ^^^ Noo-Ourraot Loans, estimated lots provided for ,â- _â- â- _â- â- â- â- â-  Bank Pransiaoa, at nut n sre than cost, loss amottnta wrnteii off Oiber Asaeta not Included In tiM fbrasoing ~ 25,047,928.29 41,448.854.52 â-  1,498,274.57 38,250,847.48 357,056,69 177,420.58 297,122.78 009. 803.64 3.744,776.87 174.898.2 3 tS8,559,0.V..36 A, F. WHITE. President N. L. McLBOD, Gen. MMMgc L AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE SHAREHOLDERS We have waunlned the books and accoonw of The ."Standard Bai^ of Caa^Mlta Head OOc for the year ended January ^ h 1 >««• •-•^^'â-ºâ€¢, f**" r^!i!S^vrtth certified rvturas (HMD the brancbw. >»e Uve obtained ail i be iSSSSoTanduStonatlon. we have reoulred, and In our «n^» •^' fâ„¢,'": wUnra of the Baak which have come imder oar notice have been within the •"'Th^BSSt^teJewmeaU and c«ri» on hand at it. chief offlcewd certain ol lU nrlDcli>al braacbca were T«H«ed bjr «s is at JanuM? 30th, 19i« _„,. ^>«tirrt?Sln our opiBloa. the above gmttmi statement of UahUltles and A^ST^Mviuy aSh. 1920 dlK*-«i the tV»e condition of the Bank, anU itit^lSSS&K^ynSSS books of the Bank B. JAMBS DKNNKTT. F.C.A. or Ononna A Tot^cna » Co. D. MeK. McCLKLLAM). F C A. or Ihucw WATaaHotrsB « Co. IN MEMOiXiAM Tt>Tonto, Peftruary 17th. 19a«, TURNER â€" In sad and loving memory of our dear daughter and sister, Janie, (Mrs. Oliver Turner,) who passed away on February 25th, 1925. In the clear morning of that other country in paradise. With the same face that we have loved and cherished. She shall arise! Let us be patient, we who mourn with weeping some vanished face The Lord ha.s takeli, but to add more beauty and diviner grace, Thin'K. of us, dearest one, while o'er life's waters We seek the land, Miss'TTtr thy* voice, thy touch, and the true helping. Of thy pure hand, Till, through the storm and tempest, safely anchored Oil the otWr side. We find thy dear face looking thro' death's shadows. Not changed but glorified. Sadly missed by Father. Mother, sisters and brother. Mrs, (Rev,) Shannon and family have returned to their I'.ome at Mcln- tyre after spending the past week at Angus Morrison's, M'ss Mildred Coulthi-.rd spent the week end with her friend Miss Mary Ross. Mrs, Leslie Poole and son Guy, spent the week end w'.-.h relatives here. A number of young people met at Ru.?sen Boyce's on Friday evening and presented them wir!i a mantle clock and some silverwar â-  jus a token of remembrance, A ^-ry enjoy- able Evening was spent in dancing. Miss Vema Long gave a birtSiday party Thursday eveniivT, A good time was spent in games and dan- cing,. Mrs. Geo. Ross has returned home after spending the pest week with her daughter, Mrs. M. Nicholls of Dundalk. Dr. and Mrs. D, G, Guy entertained the choir on Thursday evening. A very enjoyable time was spent in games and contests. Ma.xwell United church holds ser- vices every Sunday c'-ening. A song service beginning at seven, the reg- ular service at seven-thirty. Bow legs are a sign of courage de- clares a scientist. They certainly are. if the owner wears an up-to- date skirt. TENDERS Sealed tenders for the appointment of Road Superintendent in the town- ship of Osprey will be received by the undersigned up to and includ- ing the '12th day of March 1926. The lowest or any tender not ifccessarily accepted. H. G, BURKE. Feversham. TENDERS WANTED L.ADY BANK CEYLON Just one more week and we will ba. Mr. Ro.s« McMuUen of Toronto, is drifting on into the month of March, holidaying at his home here. Master Earl Ottewell is off school Mr. and Mr.'i, Irish of Wareham vis- duties at present with a heavy cold, jted Mr. S. Hemphill and family on We hope that he will soon be well Thursday. *^*"'' j Mrs, Willis of Biggar, Sask,, visited Mr, and Mrs, John Lougheed from Mr, and Mr,s. Jas, McWhinney, also the Brewster lake .Singhampton, vis'^jth Mr, and Mrs, N. .Archibald. ited with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sem.ple ,,, â- ,» i n u-u ^ itâ€" _ , , , , ,; , Miss Maud Hemphill spent the nere over Sundal, and also called , . â-  u r- â-  e â-  j ,, J „ IT- r. > i week end with Eugenia friends, on Mr. and Mi-s, Wm, Benson and I family, 8th lin Osprey, ! ^^'^^^ '^'"'- "«^'oP ^"'^ ^'"'^ S^*"**- , , , , , , , , ' son of Eugenia are visiting her sia- A number of neighbors attended ^ ,,. r • ,» t^ • n , . , , , . , rt â-  I â-  ter Miss Jessie McKenzie. the birthday party last Friday even- i ing at the home of Mr, and Mrs, Geo. I ^'^^- ^^^- "ales sometime ago pur- Ottewell, in honour of his son Al- "^^^^^ ^"'"'^ "'=''«^ ^°'' ^ <1°"^'" ^^ich \)Qfi were being sold by a Toronto church. A goodly numbey- from Lady Bank attended the play given at Eu- genia on Friday evening last and re- port a good time. Mr, and Mrs, Melville Holroyd and with the understanding the one g^et- ting the lucky number would receive a beautiful chest filled with linen.The past week, Mr. J. Hales received word he was the fortunate one. Monday night the prize arrived and Mr. and dr.u3:h:er liave left for their home in ; jj^s. gales are justly proud of their the west, after spending the winter ;„g^ possession.. months with the former's parents i ,, „ „ , , „ , here and other friends. i ^"^^ P^'*''*'" "' "'^ "^^^ '>"^ ^** J"*' ,, ,„ „ , ! received word her brother Mr. John Mrs. Wm. Ssmple, and daughter ; ^j^y^^^, ^^^ ^ ^^ Cripple Jame, visited w.th friends at Mark- [ cr^ek, Colorado, where he resided. No dale a few days last week returning '.,.•, j- i.;„ ,, , ' â- * J particulars arre given regarding his ! death. He w^as unmarried. Some five Word has been received here of the ; years ago he visited his brothers and death on Sunday the 21st inst of Mr, ' listers in this part. He leaves to Edward- .Sykes of Rob Roy. Mr. ; n;ourn his loss two brothers, Mr. Sykes lived for a number of years ; gandv Meldrum of Colorado and IVfr. at Lady Bank, and owned a saw mill. R^jt. ileidrum of Port Law, and The friends have the sincere syni- patlty of this community in their bereavement. Two years ago, ihe Quebec Gov- ernment voted §10C. 000 annually to fight tuberculosis ar.d infantile mor- tality, but last year §60,000 went to salaries and travellin ; expenses leav- ing only $40,000 for the rea} work four sisters, Mrs, Pedlar on the 4th line, -Mrs, McKee of Eugenia, and Mrs, LeGard . Toronto and Mrs. Ben Madill of the west, his brother Geo- rge died January 27th, being found dead in his home here. Much sym- pathy is extended to the sorrowing relatives. No one neeu complain much at the Sometimes an operation is a success , ^^^^1^^^ ^.^ ^ave had " served up to even if the patient does not survive. Advertise in The Advance us this winter in Ontario. It hs... been moderate throughout and uni- form. May it not be too long. BATES BURIAL CO. FUNEKx'^L SERVICE NEW MODERN FUNERAL PARLORS 122-124 Avenue Road, TORONTO J. W. Bates. R. Maddocks. DRAMATIC CONTEST - IN - The Flesherton High School - ON - FRIDAY MARCH 6th AT 8 p.m. The Farm Youth .Association are staging this contest, which will bring together some of the best dramatists in the county. A real contest is assured, and plenty of fun. -Admission - - - 25 cents I MOUSE OF QUALITY GROCERIE.S AND FEEDS Tenders will be received at the of- fice of the Fleshejlon Advance up to and including Maren 2nd for the con- tract of digging a well. The lowest or any tender not nec«ssarily accep- ted. GROCERIES â€" We canry a full line of fresh grocer- ies always on hand. FRUIT â€" Dried fruits of all kinds, also oranges, lem- ons, and grape fruit. FLOUR AND FEED â€" Puryit, Five Roses and Royal Household. Bran, Shorts, Screening of' all kinds, chop Beef Scrap, Oyster shell, oil cakes, and feeding molass- es by the gallon or barrelL W. J. STEWART 81 SONS Flour, F*«<i, S*«da, Croc*rws and Confactiemcry Flesherton