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/lesl)*f ton Vol.44 No. 26 Flesherton, Ontario, November 28, 1923 W. H. Thurston & Son, Proprietors KIMBERLEY We are glad o welcome Mr. and Mrs. Art Stafford and Laverne to our village. They are living in the house lately redecorated by Mr. D. Wallace. Mr. Wess Flood is home on a short visit, having spent the past summer with his grandparents in Thornbury. He has secured a position in the Knight factory in Meaford. Mr. Hadden Hutchinson and Allen Ferguson are busy turning Mr. Jap. Stuart's "Butterick" farm upside down these days plowing. Mrs. Ferguson, who has been visit ing with her sister, Mrs. Cook, at Walters Falls, returned Sunday. Norman Burritt and Ralph Stafford are attending the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto this week. The people of the village received a severe shock on Saturday morning when it became known that Mrs." W. C. Harris had passed away in the early hours of the morning. She had spent her whole life here and will be much missed. She leaves a sor- rowing husband and two daughters, Misses Edith and Merdina, also Mas- ter Ira, to mourn the loss of a loving wife and mother. We extend to them our sympathy. Mr. Russell McMullen and his mother visited with Mrs. Stuart and Mrs. Hammond Sunday. Rev. Mr. Veals, Mrs. Veals and children are on their holidays with the former's parents at Omemee. There will be no service next Sunday. The W.I. meets on Thursday at 2.30 in the Memorial Hall. Roll call, a short humorous story. Discussion on making Christmas presents led by Mrs. J. A. Stuart. Paper and demonstration on farm dairying by Mrs. J. T. Abercrombie. Lunch com. Mrs. H. Hammond and MissEthel Fawcett. Mrs. A. Myles has gone on a trip West to visit friends. We wish her a pleasant trip. In her absence Miss McCormack has kindly consented to act as organist in the church. Mr. Melvin Harrs and Miss Millie of Toronto attended the funeral of the late Mrs. W. C. Harris. How Teachers Are Chosen At Buffalo One of the successful teachers and a girl of this vicinity, who attended th* Teacher's convention in Buffalo, very kindly sent in a report on how the teachers were chosen in Buffalo, which will be of interest to those in- terested in school work. This reads as follows : To be an unsuccessful teacher on the Buffalo staff one would have to deteriorate as one becomes more ex- perienced. One princpal mainains * that all teachers should be good look- ing; another that she should be Irish. Buffalo tries to take into considera- tion these two, but to them adds an- other qualification. A yearly exam- ination is held in Buffalo. The teacher ranking the highest gets the first vacancy, the second highest the next vacancy, and so on. Then, when a teacher does succeed in reaching the Buffalo staff she is not sent to any school as they are in Toronto, where they are liable to get the room which even the more experienced teacher shuns, but instead, this newly appoint- ed teacher is sent to a special school for a year, where she is under special supervision. These supervisors are supposed to assist rather than criti- cize. If at the end of the year she has proven herself competent, she is sent to any school in Buffalo, where a vacancy may occur. As most of the teaching staff are of the fairer sex, these vacancies occur quite frequently. On the other hand if at the end of the year she proves unsatisfactory she is extended a hearty good-bye, and God bless you." After all is not our Canadian sys- tem, though lacking in some little respects, best after all? Better for both teacher and pupil. A quarter of a century ago sixty large salmon caneries did a thriv- ing business on the Fraser River in British Columbia, but thanks to he thoughtless greed of trap and gill net fishermen, only a housand of the noble fish come in from the dephths of the Pacific to-day, where as a hun- dred thousand came in ten years ago and most of the canneries are closed and het few hat now operate have only a short run. PROTON STATION Is it wedding bells we hear? The Presbyterian W. M. S. held their annual Thankoffering service on Wednesday afternoon of last week and entertained as their guests the Anglican Auxiliary and the Inistioge W.M.S. Rev. and Mrs. Eaton of Flesherton were present and Mr. Eaton gave a thoughtful and instruct- ive address based on the words, "Come, and, Go." Readings were given by Mrs. Cade and Miss E. Acheson; a solo by Mrs. Shearson and a recittation by little Miss Ruth Shearson. Kindly greetings were extended to the Society by Mrs. Lud- low and Mrs. Moore, presdents of the visiting Societies. A dainty lunch brought to a close a pleasant social afternoon. Miss Ada Acheson is home for a week, as her school near Clarksburg has been closed by the medical health officer owing to an epidemic of chicken pox. Miss Ivy Parslow of Dundalk high school spent the week end with her friend, Roberta Acheson. Poe Hemphill, Dundalk, spent Sun- day with his parents here. Mr. Robert Paton of Knox College preached in the Presbyterian church on Sunday evening, and read the edict for the induction of the new minister, which is to fake place in Flesherton on Thursday of this week. Mr. and Mrs. Neil McCannell have taken up temporary quarters in Mr. Still's house, known as the Proton hotel The Anglican ladies are working lard making preparation for their oazaar, which is to be held about the middle of December. The teacher and pupils of Proton Station school are practising for their annual Christmas concert, which is to be held on December 21st. FEVERSHAM A number of scarlet fever cases are at present north of the village. Mr. C. H. Smith, manager of the Bank of Toronto, was relieved by R. P. Bellamy. The Holiness Workers church is now completed. Service every Sun- iay night. \Vm. Osborne is in Toronto attend- ing the Winter Fair. We welcome John Spoors to our village. He has opened a shop in the Whiteoak Block as boot, shoe and harness repairer. Josiah Crawford lost a valuable fox hound last week by poison. CEYLON Mr. Arthur Whittaker Sr. is visit- ing his son in Toronto. Mrs. A. McLeod, who for nearly two months has been visiting her daughter in Red Crook, N.Y., her son at Niagara and daughter in Toronto, returned home on Monday after a most enjoyable visit. Mr. and Mrs. Madill and Mr. and Mrs. Holley of Sault St. Marie visit- ed at Mr. Roddie Stewart's last week. Mrs. A. Sinclair spent Saturday at Orangeville. Mrs. H. Piper spent the first of the week with her mother near Markdaie. Mr. Jones, student at McMaster gave a very interesting discourse on Sabbath afternoon. News is rather scarce this week. One day last week a fine looking deer was seen by J. L. McMullen close to the barn. The dog gave a little greeting and in an instant the animal was seen at long range. We wonder if a two legged dear would have been as easily frightened? VICTORIA CORNERS AUCTION SALE OF 100 good breeding ewes and a few young cattle AT KIMBERLEY ON Saturday, December 1, 1923 Sale at 1 o'clock p.m. TERMS 10 months credit on approv- ed joint notes. 6 per cent. straight off for each in lieu of note*. J.A. MYLES, JASPER STUART, Auctioneer. Prop. Mrs. Carl Atkinson is spending a week in Toronto attending the Ex. Mrs. A. Stevens received word on Thursday of the death of her father, Mr. Miners, of Tillsonburg. Mrs. Stevens went down Friday evening. Chas. Moor attnded the fat cattle show at Toronto. The Inistioge W. M. S. visited the Proton Presbyterian ladies at their Thankoffering on Wednesday and had an enjoyable and profitable time. Mr. Will Acheson has been on the sick list with acute indigestion, but is improving. Rev. Mr. Eaton is holding scrpture study classes afternoon and evening commencing Dec. 4th and continued until Dec. 9th. A large number is requested as it will greatly benefit anybody attending. (Intended for last week) The teacher and children of S. S. 4 and the young people of the section are planning to hold a Christmas con- cert. The advertisement will follow later with the date. . Mrs. Newton Bannon and children are extending their visit much longer than expected as Delbert developed scarlet fever. Although it is mild type yet they will remain at her home for some tijpe. Mr. Chas. Moore just received word today (Monday noon) that Mr. Jas. Stephenson of Stayner has shot a sil- ver black fox. If this is the one missing from his ranch it must have been a wild goose chase that he and Ernie Stinson had the other day. He was informed at noon that a silver black fox was seen around the east back line. They went down to the place, took a fox dog and proceeded to hunt. When some distance from the spot where the fox had last been seen, a black object just like a fox, sneaked along the fence and went into Mr. Jas. Michel's barn. One of the men held the dog and two of them rushed to the barn. One closed the back doors and the other the front ones simultaneously. Then a thor- ough search of the shed was instituted but nothing was seen. They then proceeded to the stables. The only way for any animal to enter there was through a small hole in the top j of one door. On searching here they found a black cat, apparently much smaller than the object they saw going to the barn. Conundrum Where is the fox? Talk about wedding bells! We are wondering if they are going to get so mixed with Christmas bells we won't be able to distinguish their chimes. PRICEVILLE Ford Car Stolen From Shed In Markdaie A very well attended meeting was held in St. Columba church here on Tuesday the 20th, when an unani- mous call was extended to the Rev. G. I. Craw of Springville, near Peter- boro, by the Priceville and Swinton Park congregations. Rev. G. W. Rose of Corbetton, the moderator, presided at the meeting. Mr. Craw has had a successful pastorate of fifteen years in his present chrages. On Sunday of this week the Presby- tery meets for the ordination and In- duction of Rev. Mr. Harrower in Flesherton and the call to Mr. Craw will be placed before them. Mr. Craw's brother of Toronto preached here and at Swinton Park on Sunday and is a very able speaker. Mrs. S. McLean and daughter, Mrs. H. Falkinham of Durham called on friends in town on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Meddaugh of Dundalk visited at. H. B. McLean's on Thursday. Miss Martha Watson of Priceville visited her sister, Mrs. Drimmie, of Dromore one day recently. Dr. Can- spent a few days in the city last week. Mr. Victor Smart of Sault Ste. Marie visited his aunt, Mrs. Graham, lats week. Mrs. F. G. Karstedt went dow,n to the city on Tuesday. Mr. K. went down on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. T. Nichol and Mr. and Mrs. John Nichol Jr. visited at Stayner and Collingwood one day last week. The remains of the fate Mrs. Kath- erine Scott of Arthur came off the noon train, Flesherton, on Monday, enroute to Glenelg Centre, when in- terment will take place. Mrs. Scott was a resident of Priceville for many fears before moving to Arthur, some fifteen years ago. The burial of Miss Mary Mclnnes of Toronto took place from Flesherton station on Saturday to Smellie's cem- etery, Bunnessan. The body was accompanied by a sister, Mrs. Leslie, and brother, Dm, of Toronto, form- erly of Bunnes.. i, and well known here. Mrs. Leslie and Mr. Mclnnes stayed over Sunday with friends here. Mr. Geo. Groves of Durham is visit- ing his parents, sister and brother and having a few days hunting. VANDELEUR A Ford car belonging to Albert Buchanan was stolen from a church shed in Markdaie on Friday afternoon last and no word has been received as to its whereabouts. The car was a 1914 model, serial number 888G2. The radiator was somewhat damaged and the top was in poor condition. Two suspicious characters went north from Flesherton that forenoon and it is thought possible that they had a hand in the game. The car was seen passing through Flesherton that afternoon and heading out the Coll- ingwood gravel. Messrs. Fred Bo'and and Glen Mf- Gce spent a few days at the Royal Fair in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Lundy Johnston are spending some wet'is with friends in Toronto. Mrs. Hare of M:\rkdale spent a fow days with her motlvr, Mrs. A. Johns- ton. Mrs. Spofford, ilarold and Tollio spent a day with Mr. and Mrs. and Mrs. J. I. Graham one dey recently. Miss Edna Buvritt of Kimberley is spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. Dave Graham. Individual instruction permits you to enter any day at the Eloquence the triumph of sound over sense. "My hands are tied. I am broke," moaned the watch as it slipped to the pavement on its face. OWEN' SOUND and start your studies in Commercial Shorthand or Preparatc-v Courses- unexcelled in Canada Unexcelled in America. Catalogue Prc J. G. D. FLEMING, Secretary. Principle since 1881. The Season's Greetings Santa and his reindeer have arrived with a sleigh load of toys. They will stay with us until Chrigt. mas eve when he will move on to fill the stockings of all little boys and girls. In the meantime if you want any gifts for your friends we can supply your requirements from his sleigh at lowest cost to you. A. E. HAW General Store - CEYLON Cash Cream Station Store closes every Tues. and Fri. eve. SHOP EARLY... Experience has shewn us that the "night before Christmas shopper" meets wih many little disappoint- ments and finds the selection of Gifts very limited. So we urge our patrons to do their \niiis shopping early. Our selection of Gifts is now very extensive and reasonably priced. We shall be pleased to hold any article that you wish, until Xmas, on payment of a small deposit. Gifts For All W.A. Armstrong & Son JEWELERS Bates Burial Co. BUSINESS AS USUAL Funeral Directors and Embalmer's Phone Hillcrest 26*. 1 24 Avenue Road TORONTO, ONT. 3 MOTOR EQUIPMENT ! J. W. Bates, R. Maddocks, ' President. . . Manager. Now is the time to your subscription to j The Advance HOUSE OFQ.UAL1TY A good supply of Fresh Groceries always on hand. Fruit oranges, lemons, bananas, chocolates bars, Fancy boxes and bulk. We carry a full line of Tobacco, cig- arettes and pipes. FLOUR and FEED Bran, shorts, Low Grade oat chop and barley chop, Five Roses Flour always on hand. W. J. STEWART & SONS Flour, Feed, Seeds, Groceries and Confectionery Flesherton, Ontario F. FINDER FLESHERTON BAKERY Our quality of Bread is the best to be found anywhere. BREAD DELIVERED Bread and Buns delivered anywhere in the town. Phone us your order. PHONE 8 Patronize your home industry. School Boots We have them for Girls in both Lace Boots and Strap Shoes; for Boys, good serviceable Boots, both Black and Tan. MEN'S BOOTS FOR FALL WEAR In Men's Heavy Boots for Fall wear vie hve very good ones at $4 and better ones at $15.00. THOS. CLAYTON FLESHERTON, - ONTARIO a