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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1032 THR FLEvSIIERTON ADVANCE Solhing ^itcs /greater value than your tele- phone â€" it costs so little and is worth so much. "Dad will be at the store now" Dad had left for Northampton an hour or so before with quite a list of the family's requirements. When Peg, suddenly recalling the knit- ting part)' at the Brown's that evening, realized she was short si:; balls of wool. Quickly she reached for the telephone. "He'll be at the store now and if he isn't, Mr. Coyle will have it ready for him". An incident typical of the value of your telephone in the daily routine or in big or little emergencies. It smooths life's path at trifling cost. You NEED your telephone. THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE Published on CoUingwood street, Flesherton, Wednesday of each week. Circulation over 1000, Price in Canada |2.00 per year, when paid in advance $1.50. In paid in advance $2.00. U. S. A. |2.60 per year, when W. H. THURSTON, - - Editor F. J. THURSTON, - Assoc. Editor COT INTO IKOLBLE Mr. and Mr.s. John Evans, a re- spected couple in Devonshire, Eng- land, have got into trouble because they won, a prize in the Irish sweep- stake â€" a gambling venture in which nniny Canadians â€" contrary to the law â€" I)articipatcd. It appears that some of Mr. Evans' fellow members of the Calvinist Methodist church, of which he had been a deacon, took issue that he used not to approve of sweep- stakes himself, and that "he should be expelled from membership in the chapel." To this, Mr. Evans re- plied:- '"I certainly did not approve of .sweepstakes, but when I bought this ticket from a neighborino- far- mer I had no idea that I should win.'' This story reminds mo of a lively incident in the Canadian House of Commons, at the time when the pat- rons of industry were in their heyday. Or.e of their leaders, who had been a persistent opponent of all "graft' by M.P's, while he was on the stump, was arraigned by a fellow M.P. foi gross inconsistency. ''Why", declar- ed the critic, "this prince of purity in the late campaign, abused us all for getting a supply of stationery But here, in the auditor-general's re- port I find he not only carried off a triinkful of writing material, but got two pen knives as well." Up jumped the little Patron leader with the re- ply: "I never objected to a member taking these things, but I did say that nothing should be said about them in the blue books, as it only irritated the farmers." And the House was convulsed with laughter, The idea, apparently was that cir- cumstances alter cases. to enjoy sleigh-riding. Our sugges- tion of u.sing the hill north of the town hall has been fa"orably com- mented upon by many townspeople. Now that the Christmas holidays are here the youngsters will be hunting for some way to exercise their youth- ful energies and it is the duty of the council to do something. • * • Music is being taught to a class of pupils in the .Markdale public school and very favorable progress is report- ed. It is very desirable that child- ren be taught the rudiments of music when young, as it i? easily assimilated and the benefits of the instruction will be appreciated by the children later on. A class of this nature is desirable in any school and the trus- tees in Flesherton are urged to con- sider the advisability of commencing a class of musical instruction in the local school. EDITORIAL NOIES So far the village council has not considered it advisable to do anything for the welfare of the village chik?- ron to provide a safe place for them at Exceptional Prices ^ Turki.sh Towel Setts 50c to 75c X Fancy Turki.sh Towels 19c to B5c t Ladies' Kid Gloves $1.,50 to $3.50 ♦ Ladies' Rayon Vests, all colors Vile to $1.25 A Ladies' Rayon Bloomers 49e to $1.00 t Ladies' Rayon Gowns $1.40 to $1.05 X Ladies' Crepe Dance Setts $1.89 Y liayon Vests and Bloomers Setts .... $1 to $1.50 ? Ladies' Silk Hosiery 49c to $1.65 \ Ladies' Silk and Wool Hosiery 49c to $1.25 f Ladies' and Misses Pajamas $1.49 to $2.29 * Ladies' Fancy Scarves $1 to $1.49 Ladies' Wuol Sweaters, Pullovers $1.75 to $2.95 Men's and Boys' Cloth Caps 75c to $1.75 Men's Negligee Shirts $1.00 to $2.50 Club Bags and Aeropacks $2.50 to $10.50 Men's Suspenders 29c to 75c Men's Kid Gloves and Mitts $1.25 to $3.50 Men's Fancy Mufflers 75c to $2.75 Men's Armlets and Garters 25c to $1.00 Baby Crib Blankets 75c to $1.50 Fancy Flannelette Blankets $2.19 to $4.25 Rayon Brocaded Bed Spreads .... $2.75 to $4.50 Bed Room Slippers 50c to $1.75 Ladies' Slippers and Pumps $2.29 to $4.95 Luncheon Cloths and Setts $1.19 to $2.75 Wool Jackets, Bootees, Mitts, Toques, Pullovers I X X 5! V Splendid Assortment of Chia and Colored Glass Fl(.\vcr \'asc.s. FcM.i. Pots, Saiul'.vich vSoll.s, P)en-y Setts, lion Hon Dislio.^ Nut I'.owl.s, Salts and Popper.s, Cake Trays, Spoon 'J'raysj Salad Howls, Cream and Sugars, Fancy Tea Pots â€" All reasonably Priccfd. ( )pcn Stock Scnii-T'orci'iain and China DiiHicr Sftls. choice of 20 fine patterns. $17.50, $20, $25, $27.50, $31.50, $39.75, $45.00 and $55.00. A special Table of CHINA AND GLASSWARE; All priced at 25c for eacb article. \ Fancy Handkerchiefs ^ A wonderful selection of Christmas Handkerchiefs in Fancy Gift Boxes | t â€" Lawns, Linens, Silk and Crepe de Chine in white and colors. Christmas Groceries New Raisins, Currant.s, Figs, Dates. Prunes. Candied Peels, French Cherries, Shelled .Minonds. Shelled Walnuts, lcinj;-s. Mixed Xuts, Candies. Choco- lates, Oranges, Leinons, Cra nberrics. ( ii^pc Fruit, C.rapes F. H. W. HICKLING FLESHERTON, O.N'T. Osprey Council The Osprey municipal council met in final session at Maxwell on Thurs- day, December 15. All members were present, the reeve occupying the :'hair. .4fter the minutes of the preceedir.g meeting were read and :'onfirnied the following business was done. Communications were read and ordered fyled from Lucas Henry & Lucas re the judges decision of Davison action. From S. Rouley, Connor, Moody & Stiver re no. 5 ditch; from C. C. Middlebro re assignment of Judg- ment of Davison action; from Wm. Fields re Jas. Lauchlin hospital ac- count. By Law No. 13 authorizing payment of school monies and county <-ate of $16,650 was passed. By-law No. 14, appointing poll ilerks and deputy return officers and setting Monday, December 26, as nomination day to be held in the Orange hall. Maxwell, was passed. By-law No 15, auth.))-i/.ing payment of officials salary was passed. Motions passea were that Thos. McLean be given a rebate of $2.00 dog tax; that G. H Burk be paid $15.00 as bailiffs fees; that $9.00 be granted as rebate ol taxes on Lot 35, Con. 10. The general accounts ordered paid were: E. Robinson, stamps $3.00; C. Heron, stamps. $3.00; Herald Pub. Co. printing account $28.25; J. A. Kema- han, telephone $1.40; J. A. Kernahan, piroparinu- accts. So.OO; Municipal World supplies to treas., $6.80; C. W. Long, fumigating $20.00; E. Buck- ingham, weed insi)ector fees $5.00; A. Partridge sheep claim $3.00; W. Seutt ' sheep claim $21.00; J. Rinn, sheei- claim $5.00; G. H. Burk, Bailiff fee ?15.00 and attendance officer $5.00; Wni. Norman, as attendance officei S8.00 and sheep valuer $4.00. General road accounts ordered paid were: F. Weatherall $8.00, Mai. Gillies S12.00, Wm. Davidson $9;60, Edwin -Madden S7.50, Angus McDonald $14.- 00, Jno. McMillan $4.20, Jas. Moore S17.30, Ed. Seeley 00c. J. Hammil 60f H. Lougheed $5.00, X. Thompson $6.- 00. J. .Smith $3.00. L Ottewell $1.00 Fred Hale $3.60, P. Pridille $2.00, A. Campbell 4.00. A. Grummett tile $41.- 05, N. Robertson $1.50, Wm. Scutt $5.00, H. Mclnnis. supt., $57.75. The council adjourned. vices. Such action would: Automatically increase the prices of exportable farm products. Enable farmers to pay their debts With dollars nearer in .purchasing power to those which they borrowed some years back. Enable farmers to buy goods on th« market, start factories running anc thus absorb the unemployed. Lower the erpenditures of govern- ments for relief o; unemployment. Increase the rcul levenues of gcv- ernmcnts. Ease the railway problem with an increasing volume of tratfic. Stimulate exports and revitalizt the West, with accruing benefits to Eastern Canada. Place Canadian farmers more on a parity with their chief competitors in Australia and .South America. It would not: Impair Canadian credit abroad since .Australia has been able to fin- ance in London at %\k'.'c with hei currency far below the pound sterling Prevent refunding debts in New York, which involves only a change in our American creditors. Prevent meeting interest charges in Xl'w York, as these can be made in gold or goods. Cause the cost of living to rise as c(uickly as the prices of basic com- modities, and would give at the samf greater .security of employment anc increased personal revenues. The economic strain has reachec the breaking point. The government can relieve the strain. Will it do it? Yours sincerely. AGNES MACPHAIL POINTERS ON HOG FEEDING Letter to The Editor The following points are recom- mended as valuable in hog feeding: Grind all grain. Fine grinding is recommended especially for young pigs. Soak meal mixture between meals; do not use too much water but feed as a relatively thick slop. While there are many different methods of feeding hogs, the use ot a good tight trough is safe and re- duces wastage. Fresh clean water should be pro- vided between meals. Pigs should be fed three times daily for at least one to two weeks after weaning; two feeds daily will then be sufficient. Growing pigs are very fond of and can make excellent use of green feed For winter feeding pigs relish a little fibrous matter to chew and they need it regularly. Give the second cut of clover or alfalfa or any well- cured grass or cereal crop that has been cut green. The desirable effects of feeding a iHttle mangels daily are too well known, to need further comment. Tht important thing is to see that all pigs, except the very young, get some form of Vegetable matter regularly. Make your feeding count with a balanced ration. Where milk in somti form is not available, feed tankagt as a potein supplement. Your Mistletoe MISTLETOE has many what are called "host" trees, upon which it parasitically lives. In England, and in Normanby and Britanny, the chief of these are black poplar, apple, and oak; but in Dauphine, and the Valley of the Rhine, it is found most abun- dantly on the Scotch pines. Most of the English mistletoe comes from the apple orchards of Somer- setshire, Hereford, Devon and Kent. But the great supply is brought from Normanby and Britanny, where it grows not only in the orchards, but on the poplars which border the way- side; and there, indeed, "Cupid's ber- ries" provide a rich harvest at this time of year. For some weeks past the orchardb of Normanby and Britanny have been busy scenes of mistletoe gathering Literally tons of it are sent to the London market, to Paris, and othei great centres of Christmas observ- ance. But the supply this year is be- low the normal, and so mistletoe is dearer than usual, and incidentally your kisses will cost you more. In the apple trees, whose gaunt arms are now bereft of leaves and ornamented with beard-like moss, the curious French ladders, in shape like an inverted "V", have been placed amid the boughs, and white-eoiffed. short-skirted girls and blue-bloused men have climbed them, and with heavy sickle-shaped knives have cut the huge branches of the pearly-ber- ried mistletoe and passed them care- fully down to others standing be- neath. Through the orchards, but a little while ago the scene of great activity during the late apple harvest, now drift the early mists of winter, but there is plenty of merriment about mistletoe gathering, for Jean, Pierre and Paul are not less inclined occa- sionally to seize the privilege which the mistletoe is held to confer and steal a kiss from the rosy cheeks ol Suzanne, Marie, or Yvonne, than are Tom, Dick, Hary, and other lads with more pretentious names, from the paler cheeks of girl companions !n England. The peasants and orchard owners of France find it pays to gather and export the mistletoe, although on the other side of the Channel a big bunch can be had from them for the equi- valent of twopence or threepence which in London shops, when split, would bring in foru or five shillings. Renew yom- subscription now. Dear Editor: The inflation of currency is a much talked of subject these days; it has entered the realm of practical poli- tics. Efforts are being made to frighten people by the use of tht word "inflation" and there is confu- sion in people's minds in regard to it. An expansion of national currency to correspond to an inc-rease in na- tional wealth ought not to be called inflation â€" in.dee<l, unless such increase in currency is forthcoming, deflation and falling prices; result. In a land full of plenty, a land of bursting elevators and ovcr-stoekeo warehouses, we find much unemploy ment, factories idling and an impov- erished agriculture. The gross annuai revenue of Canadian farmers droppea by at least one billion dollars in the last four years. Farmers' debts re- mained fixed in terms of doliurs which means that farmers must sell from two to three times as much produce nOw to pay their indebted- ness as was the case three years ago. Their cost of living and production has fallen but slightly. The continu- ance of such conditions will drive the agricultural industry into bankruptcy and Canadians into as yet unknown suffering. The lack of farm purchas- ing power is the direct cause of bus- iness stagnation, the rising tide of unemployment, and th--'. huge deficits of governments, which are resulting in general business paralysis. Something must be done, and that (juickly, which will enable Canadians to r-o the wealth thoy posso-=;â€" and ihat "something" in my opinion is tho iat. 'r-.T of :Money hy the federal gov crnment against goods and .'^erv^ces without i.nterest, in quantities .luffic lent io TOOve goods and ftbsorb ser- For Christinas GIVE SOME USEFUL ARTICLE FOR CHRISTMAS, such as Boys' and Men's Boots School Bags Mitts, Gloves, Socks We also have a full stock of Me^'s Rubber Boots and New Bottoms and Tops W. L. MORWOOD FLESHERTON Santa Claus SAYS THAT BENNETT'S Gift Store Is a good place to buy your CHRISTMAS GIFTS Emerson J. Bennett FLESHERTON, ONT. ^'^â- ^^^â- 'ww^^^^.'W^^^K^V^^^