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^^ ^ %\)t fk^})ttip^ %i^mxitjt. .VOL. 67; NO. 30 FLBSHERTON. ONT., WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 24. 1947 W. H. Thurston & Son, Publishers,, X A MERRY CHRISTMAS ^ to Readers of The Advance A^ Bom DOBSON â€" At M!w. Nmhu's Nurs- ing Hoime, Plesherton, Saturday, Dec. 20t3i, 1947, to Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Dobson of Ravenna, a son, David Hurray. TYSONâ€" At Mrs. Nuhn's Nursing Hovne, Flesherton, Wednesday, Dec. 17th. 1!H7, to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Tyson, FeverS'ham, a daughter. Future Events AUCTION SALE Farm stock, implements and house- bt^d furoiture, Thursday, Jan. 8th, at Lot 31, Con. 5, Osprey (Mclntyre) Estate of Donald Caiiieron. HaiTy Thompson, Administrator. â€" Geo. E. Duncan, Auctioneer. SLNGHAMPTON DANCE I>ance in HanKmill's Hall. Sing- hampton, on Friday night, Dec. 26, 1947. Music by Grove's Orchestra. Dancing 9 to 1. Admission: 50c. C.P.R. ^ypreciates Flower Gardm At The Station (By Ceylon R^wrter) Our genial station master, Mr. E. C. Mitcbell of Flesherton station, situated in C«ylon village, received a pleasant surprise this past we^ when be received a letter from Mi. C. E. Towle, Sufperintendent of the Bruce Division of the C.P.R., inform- ing him that he was awarded tihe prizie for this Division for the best fltxwer garden and neat appearance of the station and its surro<undings This was a suiTJrise to Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell and nuich appi-eciated by diem and also the substantial cheque whici> accompanied the letter. Tni» is the second time a prize has been awarded Mr. Mitchell since he has been stationed at Flesherton. We might say that the improvements to the station yard were started by Mr. Archie Sinclair of Bundalk, who re- tired recently, while he was stationed here a few years ago and has been actively carried on by Mr. Mitcbell. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell heartily agree with tie de- cision of the officials. Some folks prefer to stay single. > DANCE AT MARKDALE Markdale Eastern Star will hold a other rather knot dance in Markdale Armories, Friday, Dee. 26tih, from &:30 to 1. Musie by The question before the house these Russell Hill's Orchestra. Admission: I days is where to get the money to 50 cents. buv one. St Jolm^fiSitbday ScfaoiJ Concert Well Given -^V: > FRATERNAL HALL, FLESHERTON Christmas Dance CHRISTMAS NIGHT, DECEMBER 25th, 1947 RUSSELL HILL ORCHESTRA Danciny 9:30 to 1 Admission : 75c New Year's Dance NEW YEAR'S EVE, DECEMBER 31st, 1M7 RUSSELL HILL ORCHESTRA Danciny 9:30 to 1 Admission: 5Cc St. John's United Church annual Sunday School concert was held in the aiuditorium of the church Friday evening last, when a full house gi-eeted the youthful entertainers, and all thorougWy enjoyed the var- ious numbers on the pi-ogram, which opened with a chorus by the junior room of the Sunday School, followed by a n-umber by tie nursery cass and the beginners' class. Tbe junior girls of the Public presented an action song and CJiristmas carols were sung by Che school, with another chorus by the Public School "Toy Town Jam- boree." Part singii^ was given by the senior girls. Eev. A. G. Mac- pherson gave a short address and Jack Braekenbury. Superintendent of the School, and Bert Sparks, secre- tary-treasurer, gave the Sunday School report and presented prizes to the pupils. A pageant "Whence O Shepherd Maiden?" and a play "No Room in The Inn" were well present- ed numbers. Mr. P. S. MacDougall was an efficient chairman. The final item on the program was the an-ival of Santa Glaus and the handing out of the gifts to the child- ren, wiio received them in various ways, some of them being scared and others awed by his presence. The jolly old fellow was in perfect form and enjoyed bimself as much as the kiddies did. SCHEDULE DRAWN UP FOR HOCKEY LEAGUE Following is the sdiedule of games to be played in the Cent'^l Ontario Hockey League t^is season. Shel- bume home games will be played on Dund'alk ice. Dec. Jan. 1 3 5 6 7 9 12 Feb. 19â€" Erin at Markdale 22â€" -Markdale at G. Valley 22 â€" Flesherton at Dundalk 29 â€" Erin at Shelburne 29 â€" Dundalk at G. Valley 1 â€" Dundalk at Shelburne â€" Markdale at Flesherton â€" Grand Valley at Erin â€" Flesherton at Shelburne â€" Markdale at Erin â€" G. Valley at Flesiierton â€" Erin at Dundalk â€" S4ielburne at Markdale â€" Sielbume at Erin 12 â€" Flesherton at G. Valley 14 â€" G. Valley at Markdale 16 â€" JIarkdiale at Dundalk 17 â€" Erin at Flesherton 19 â€" G. Valley at Shelburne 20 â€" Dundalk at Erin 21 â€" Flesherton at Markdale 23â€" Shelburne at G. Valley 24 â€" Flesherton at Erin 26 â€" Shelburne at Flesiierton 26 â€" G. Valley at Dundalk 25 â€" Erin at Grand Valley 30 â€" Dundalk at Flesherton 30 â€" Markdale at 9ielbume 4 â€"Dundalk at Markdale ' 7 â€" Shelburne at Dundalk SWINTON PARK COUPLE 2.5 YEARS MARRIED .\ sui-prise party and dinner was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Kennedy, Shelbunie. in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Heard. Swinton Park, the occasion being the Ktb anniversary of their wedddlng. The table was nicely decorated with the wedding cake, candles and 'mums. The couple were recipient of some very pretty and useful silver gifts. A very enjoyable evening was spent in music, cards and happy reminis- censes. Mr- and Mrs. R. B. Heard and Mrs. Wm. MacMillan of town were among those present for the l^PPy occasion. ORANGE VALLEY FARM FORUM • »♦♦♦♦ « '» » »».'>â- Â»Â»Â»â- Â»â™¦ »»<'»»»<^%x%<i»»»»»»» < >. A > V By resolution, of the Council" of the Village of Flesherton 1 declare a Civic Holiday on Boxms Day when the retail stores will remain closed. â€" K. G. HETTS, Reeve The Stores n Flesherton will observe Saturday Night Closing During January, February, March Commencing Saturday, Jan. 3, 1948 ^«♦<-^♦«"»♦♦****<K•♦**♦^-^8-»♦^v^* The Farm Fonim met at the home of Mr. GortSon Hill with 25 present. The siAject was "Organizatioin for C^jimiMinity Action." Miss Betty Hill acted as convener and arranged two discussion groups. Many would like the dental xlinic enfoi'ced. .Vll were anxious to have formed gi-oup fire insurance on buildings and live stock, and agreed to try and find out if this can be done. Credit Unions were not wanted", as no one was interested. Five tables of progressive crokin- ole were played with Miss Irene Shaw 1 and Mr. Wilfred Graiham taking the high prizes. The next meeting will ; be held at the home oi Jack Hill, J aifter the New Year. ' SUPPORT HOCKEY TEAM Fleshenon and surrounding district Sporting Fan: Y"oux Centre Grey Hockey League wiU be officially open- ed in tise Flesherton Ice Palace on New Y'ear's Day at 3 o'dock pjn. Come and see the improved arena and a good hockey game. See your old stars of yesterday in action: Geo. Boyd, Doug. Cairns, Fred Gor- rell, ••Pete" Dai-gavel, and ipany others. The opposition will be the Markdale team, old rivals, and al- ways a good game when these teams meet. Get behind the team, fans. and give them lots of cheer. That's when theyll "'turn it on." New- Year's Day at 3 o'clock â€" and lend your support. United Church Notes Rev. A. G. Macpherson, B.A. Minister CHRISTMAS BELLS "I heard the bells on Christmas Day Their old, familiar carols play. And wild and sweet Thi4 woids repeat Oi peace on earth, good will to men," t"hrisfmas Day service at St. Joihn's on Thursday 10:30 to 11 a.m. EJverybody welcome. Naw Year's services, Dec. 2S>th. at Flesherton, Proton and Eugenia, Eugenia Y'ouiig People's Union will hold a Christmas holiday meeting in the ehui-ch on Tuesday, Dec, 30th, at 8 pAi. Jas. T. McKenzie Msister Of Feversham Preceptory The annual meeting of Feversham Royal Black Preceptory was held at Feversham on December loth, with four visitors present fi-om Colling- wood Preceptory. Sir Knight Wni. McKinnon of Collingr\vood ably eon ducted tile election and installation of officers, as follows: W.P. â€" Sir Kt. Jas. T. MKenzie D.P. â€" Sir Kt. Kandall Hawkins Chaplain â€" Sir. Kt. Geo. Long Registrar â€" Sir Kt. Victor Wrigbt Treasui-er â€" Sir Kt. Wm. Tyler 1st Lect. .â€" Sir Kt. E. Bro^vnridge 2nd Lect. â€" Sir Kt. Fi-ed Beatty 1st Censor â€" Sir Kt. Fred Bi-own 2iid Censor â€" Sir K. H. Cour>"oisier 1st Standai-d Bearer â€" Sir Kt. W. Seeley 2nd Standard Bearer â€" Sir Kt. J. Jamieson Pursuivairt â€" Sir Kt, J. Smith Tyler â€" Sir Kt. Eldred Mjlls J. t^HiU iiUli CENTRAL LOCATION Otar ««nv«nitnt location is readily accMiiblt by tht city's leading auto- â- MMla and atratt car thorot^hfarct. ]ate5 3i\A Maddocks V.^V.J/' L Kl 4^44 Feversham District Forms A Sports Association Feversham district foinned a Sports and Welfare .Association at Fever- sham oy Saturday night. witR tho purpose of improving athletics for the general weliare of the commun- ity. It was decided to entcy a team in the Semi-Pro. Hockey League and to use the agricultural hall for skat- ii»g. Following are the officers elected for the coming year: President â€" Dougald Stephens, Vice-Pivs, â€" Lloyd Hudson. Sec.-Treas. â€" Fiank Hann«h. Board of Dii*ectors â€" Lloyd Moore, Geo. Sled, John Robinson anif Jim Davidson. Died BL^RNETT â€" At her residence at Ceylon on Monday. Dec. 22nd, Xgnes Muir, widow of the late Wm. Burnett in her 91st year. 18«<m«ins resting at her home at Ceylon. w*ere sei-vice will be held on "WTadnesday, Dec. 34th, at 2:.30 o'clock pjn. Interment will be made in th^ Flesherton Cemeterj- Chapel. -â- V horv is a person who talks when >t>u mmt to. THE STARâ€" OUR BEACON OF FAITH The Star of Bethlehem which giiided the Three Wise Men to the manger wiiere the child-Jesus lay, still casts its g"entle beams on this troubled Earth. Let us lift up our eyes unto this beacon â€" this symbol of Heavenly guidance. Let us enrich the lives of our fellow-men this Christmas \Nnth a new understanding of the brotherhood of Man. Norman Scarrow Home of Good Baking I A Merry Christmas i fik We won't deck it out with fancy phrases, or try to make it sound smart, ... It isn't that sort of areeting". It's just a pleasant "word from an old friend to the people we want to remember ... a hope for a Merr\- Christmas to everyone we kno"w ! DUNCAN'S HARDWARE | Coal Stoves Electrical Appliances Phone 54 FLESHERTON Sri, ۤS§J^ ^ ^ J-^-T^ Greetings ^ ^i^ We hope that the very atmosphere about you will be charo;ed with the good old cheer oi Christmas and th.1t you and yours will have a full measure of the best the season afJords. We wish to express our appreciation for the support afforded us in our business during 1947 and wish our customers and friends their measure of prosperity in the coming year. Russ. Andrews B«u4)er Flesherton, Ontario i Greetings Christmas Greetings and Best Wishes for a Happy New Year from REG. and MRS. BODEN, and STAFF of FIRESIDE LUNCH B -A. STATION Closed from 9 p.m. Christmas Eve until 4 p.m. Boxing Day and from 9 p.m. New Year's Eve until 4 p,m. New Year's Day s<«