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N Vol.44 No. 28 Flesherton, Ontario, December 12, 1923 W. H. Thuraton & Son, Proprietors PORTLAW Mrs. (Rv.) Campbell of Maple visi- ted lately with friends here. Mr. Robert Grummit of the South Line, who has suffered long with can- cer, is now very low. Mrs. Thomas Black is recovering from a severe attack of illness. Mr. Archie Fisher of Port Burwell visited lately with his mother, sisters and brohters here. Born To Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Yates a daughter. Miss Ludlow and pupils have been practicing for their school entertain- ment which is to be^ given shortly. Mr. George Blakey visited with friends in Collingwood last week. ARTEMESIA COUNCIL This Council met at Flesherton on December 1st, 1923. The members were all present, the Reeve in the chair. Minutes of last meeting read and confirmed. Correspondence, etc.,: Hydro, re system at Ceylon; J Williamson, report of expenditure on Div. 1; R. Chard and A. Harrison, application for compensation for sheep killed by dogs. By-law 17 of 1923, to appoint Dep- uty Returning Ofiicers and Poll Clerks, was introduced and passed. The following were appointed: Depu- ty Ret. Officers W. G. Cockburn, Al. Best, Chas. Moore, J. McMullen Jr., John Dow, Wm. Ratcliffe, Edgar Lin- ton, Cecil Meldrum. Poll Clerks- John Hatton, R. Sharp, M. Bannon, Geo. Banks, Jas. Oliver Jr., Elmer Warling, Jack Campbell, John McKee. The following accounts were order- ed to be paid: S. Pedlar, sheep valu- ing ?10; R. Chard, sheep injured $5; T. Genoe, refund $4; Prov. Treasur- er gravel $20.30; O. S. hospital, ac. Bowers $65.50; Geo. Binnie, gravel ?2; J. Wlliamson, 3^ days' over- seeing work $14; E. Paul, sheep in- jured $10; R. Smith, sheep killed $14. Carruthers Mercer That the matter of Mrs. Collinson's hydro account be referred to the Hydro Electric Com. for a ruling. Carried. Mercer Hogarth That a grant of $25 be made to Priceville Agricultural Soeiety. Carried. The Council adjourned. W. J. BELLAMY, Clerk. SCHOOL REPORTS MAXWELL PUBLIC SCHOOL Those whose names are followed by (*) have been present every day. Sr. 4 Annie Priestly, Clarence Chard, Verne Wright, Guy Pallister*, Vern Palliser*, Orval Parker, Fred Ross. ^ Jr. 4 Dorothy Bemrose, Verna Long, Annie Robertson*, Bruce Young. Sr. 3 Violet Parker*, Lorna Chard. Helena Long, Warren Morrison*, R. J. Udell, Willie Moore. Jr. 3 Mabel Ross*, Melville Boyce. Sr. 2 Beatrice Boyce, John Bem- rose. Jr. 2 Mary Bemrose*, Mary Long*, Ruby Robertson*, Allen Duffield*. Kenneth Moore* and Golden Udell*, Reta Fenwick*, Harry Moore*, Mild- red Boyce. 1st Class Kathleen Morrison*, Marjorie Seeley, Cecil Chard*, Jean Young. Sr. Pr. Robert Long, Marjorie Guy*, Clara Boyce, Aileen Pallister*, Robert Priestly, Arthur Lawlor. Jr. Pr. Billy Kerton, Gordon Moore. Enrolled 42, av. attendance 38.57. M. McARTHUR, teacher. PROTON STATION VANDELEUR Mr and Mrs. Lundy Johnston are home after spending a few weeks with friends in Toronto. Mrs. Sinclair of Owen Sound is visiting her daugher, Mrs. S. H. Buchanan. Mrs. Will Hutchinson spent a few days the past week in Toronto. Quite a number from here attend- ed the anniversary services in Mark- dale on Sunday. The Ladies' Aid are holding their meeting at the home of Mrs. L. Teeter on Tuesday afternoon of this week. Miss Smith of Harkaway is spend- ing a week with her niece, Mrs. D. McGe.e who is UL Miss Lillian Buchanan spent a couple of days with friends in Mark- dale. ., Mrs. Will Burrell of Sligo visited with her mother, Mrs. R. Genoe, one day recently. Beautiful mild weather prevails at the time of writing. The Farmers Club is holding an open meeting on Tuesday, December 18th in the hall here, when Miss A. C. McPhail, M.P., will be present and give an address. CEYLON (Intended for last week) Mrs. Davis Sr., who has spent the past month with friends in Chesley, returned home last week, accomp- anied by her daughter, Mrs. Davidson. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Graham visited with Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Graham re- i cently. The Women's Institute will hold their reprular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. J. Richardson on Thurs- day afternoon, Dec. 13th. Mrs. F. Davis has returned after a two weeks' visit with friends in To- ronto. The car stolen from the Methodist church shed a week ago last Friday, and which belonged to Mr. Albert Bu- chanan, was found on the road about five miles from Collingwood. The farmers' club held their Dec- ember meeting in the hall on Monday evening. The club is making ar- rangements to have an open meeting n the near future, and Miss Agnes McPhail and others will address the meeting. Mr. John Lyons passed away on December 4th after a short illness at the ripe age of eighty nine years. Interment took place in Flesherton cemetery on Thursday, Dec. 6th. Mr. James Mi-ddaugh is in London this week attending the golden wed- ding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Wlliam Meddaugh. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ludlow (nee Marie Shearson) and best wishes for a long and happy life. Dp not miss the Anglican bazaar on Saturday next and remember the date of the school concert, December 21. All denominations represented at Proton Station regret the removal of Rev. W. G. Black-well. Mrs. Bolton and son, Levi, attend- ed the funeral of a relative near Dun- dalk on Wednesday last. Martin Murphy of Listowel called on friends within the neighborhood last week. Mr. Bert Whittaker left the past week for Canton, Ohio, after spending the past year with his parents here. Mrs. Archie Sinclair and two child- ren, Margaret and Jimmie, visited in Toronto the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. H. Piper visited the latter's mother near Markdale the first of the week. Mrs. E. Purdy had the misfortune to sprain her foot which laid her up, but we are pleased to report her im- proving. Mr. Jas. Ashdown, who has been visiting his parents here returned on Monday to his home at Notch Hill, B. C. His father and mother accomp- anied him as far as Orangeville. Our public school teacher and pu- pils intend holding a concert in the school house on December 18th, when a splendid play will be given, also drills, songs, dialogues, ec., by the scholars. They are only charging 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. The proceeds will go for purchase of books for the school library. They are looking forward to having a good jrowd. Mr. Jas. Ashdown Jr. of Meaford spent the week end with his grand- parents here. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Beecroft and daughter of Eugenia visited Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Gjnoe on Sunday and attended the services here. The church here held its anniver- sary sen-ice on Sunday last. The paster, Mr. V'ose. had charge of both services, morning and evening, and gave excellent discourses to a crowd- ed house. Tjhe choir rendered special music, which was well received. Wm. Walker Passed Away On Saturday A Modern Elegy VICTORIA CORNERS MARRIED By Rev. Mr. Black- well on Wedneday, December 5th, 1923, Miss Marie Shearson to Mr. George Ludlow. We wish them every prosperity and much happiness. Messrs. Chas. Moore and Milton Bannon, acompanied by Jas. Dargavel of Rock Mills motored to Alliston on Saturday. Chas. brought home six more foxes. Rev. Mr. Eaton preached a very impressive sermon on Sunday, the theme being the church as a Mssion- ary institution. Mrs. Jas. Laidlaw is attending her brother at Shelburne, who is very ill. Some Wise Advice Roger Babson is the author of a good deal of wise and homely advice. In Toronto the other day he said, amongst other things, the following: "They are selling Canada to the down-and-outers **of Great Britain, while your own young men of educa- tion and means are leaving Canada for the United States. It is a crime and you ought to be ashamed of it, whether you are fathers or heads of provinces," and he added, "I suggest that during 1924 you cut out the frills you pay your bills and make other people pay their blls; you keep your invntories down to a proper figure; you cut out speculation; you live the life the Lord intended you should live in business as well as in social life." Guardian. M. J. Dillon of Thombury fell 25 feet off a telephone pole, fracturing several ribs and injuring himself in- ternally. He was unconscious for some time. Judge Klein gave his decision in the Scone U.F.O. case, on Tuesday of last -week when the defaulters, about thirty in number, and all residents of Sullivan township, were held . to be members of the club and will have to pay their share of the loss in con- nection with the U. F. 0. store at Chesley and other commercial trans- acions which will amount to about $80.00 each, along with the costs will be heavy. The cowbell tolls the knell of part- ing day, as homeward hikes the herd of lowly kine;theplowman homeward plods his weary way, to milk eleven cows and feed his swine. He strips the harness off his sweaty steeds, and plants a row or two of early spuds, sows fourteen kinds of summer garden seeds, and water hawks to wash the family duds. Up in the loft where erst the hay was stored, he stalks the old Minorca questioning eyrgs, sets foot upon a loosely fast- ened board, and falls eleven miles and breaks both leps. When he goes forth to feed the muley calf and oko the one that later will have horns, they rudely bunt him in the latter half, and rally rourfd and stand upon his corn. Anon he grasps the fam- ily axe and deftly smites the fuel heap behind the stove the kindling stacks, then goes and grabs a little sleep; and while upon the hay he pounds his ear like Viking: bold of battle trappings shorn, his dreams arc not of home and loved ones dear, for his sub- conscious self keeps on shucking corn Eft -soon Big Ben upon the shelf his morning hate hymn renders, and bids the plowman hump himself and gird on his suspenders. And so it is, from day to day, in sunshine and in rain.theplowman spits upon his hands and hits it up again. Why doth the husbandman his life work pattern on such vigorous plan? 'Tis not that he may boost the income tax, but gather kale to pay the hired man. Mr. Wm. Walker, a. highly respect- ed resident of Eugenia, passed away on Saturday morning last in his 55th year. Mr. Walker was born in Erin township and came with his parents to Eugenia about 43 years ago. His father, the late Wm Walker, worked in Fleslwrton at the blacksmithing for a. time, but the family resided on the farm near Eugenia. Twenty- eight years ago the deceased gentle- man married Catharine Louisa Arm- strong, also of Eugenia. He was a member of the Presbyterian church and also a member of the Orange, Masonic and I. O. F. Societies for years. For five years prior to his illness he was superintendent of the Eugenia Presbyterian Sabbath school and a man much respected in every walk of life. For some time he has been a heavy sufferer from asthma and throat trouble, which eventually proved fatal. He leaves to mourn his departure a loving wife and one son, Will, also i an aged mother, now residing with j her daughter. Mrs. Will Gordon, of Eugenia. The brothers and sisters are Arthur of Saskatchewan. Carl of I Mitchell, John of Cataract. Mrs. Will i Gordon of Eugenia, Mrs. Alf. Thurs- ton of Montreal and Irene, with her mother. The funeral took place Tuesday to Salem burial ground and was held under the auspices of the Orange and i Masonic orders. The floral offerings j were numerous and beautiful. The following from a distance at- tended the funeral: Mr. and Mrs. O. Walker, Mr. Will Gibson, Mr. Clarence Stewart and two children, all of Cataract ;Messr<. Ira and Wm. Roszell and Mr. N. Harding, all of Georgetown; Mr. and Mrs. Turngate. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cherry and Miss Isabel Condy, all of Collingwood; Mrs. George and Herb. Hiltz of Tor- onto; Mr. and Mrs. Irwin of Heath- cote, and Mr. and Mrs. George White. Flesherton. The pallbearer;- were Messrs. Wm. Gordon, Alex, ('arruthers, Robert Mi-Mullen. E Mi . :?on, .las. Porteous and Carl Walker. TORONTO LINE NORTH Beautlul weath.r at time of writ- ing. Mr. Robert Richardson, and Wm. Burnett have moved no their new residences which were recently com- pleted. Mr. and Mrs. Uoy Woods spent Sunday with the latter's parents. Mr. and Mrs. T. K. Lever. Mrs. Archie McLan and family of Priceville visited :>..- Wm. Burnett's on Sunday last. Mr. and Mrs. F.eJ Brown visiied with friends at Markdale. History will hr.ve to be scanned carefully to find a parallel case to that of Germany. Seven years ago, rding high in the saddle, and unbrok- I en army, victory with her, and all set 'for a great triumph. To-day she i practically asks for her next meal. SHOP EARLY... Experience has shewn as that the "night before Christinas shopper" meets wih many little disappoint- ments and finds the selection of Gifts very limited. _ So we urge our patrons to do their Xmas 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. j MOTOR EQUIPMENT J. W. Bates, R. Maddocks, President. . . Manager. Now is the time to renevir your subscription to | The Advance ! Individual instruction permits you to enter any day at the HOUSE OF GlUALITY CHRISTMAS SUPPLIES We have recently received a shipment of new FRUIT FOR CHRISTMAS. Baking raisins Currents, Figs, Dates in bulk and package, Prunes, Libby's Mincemeat, Nuts, Walnuts and Almonds. We have ordered a fine assortment of Christ- mas candy. Drop in and look tthem over before you buy your candy. 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. Lots of people drive a car for the sake of the exercise. But just hear 'em when a tire blows out. OWEN SOUND and start your studies in Commercial Shorthand or Preparatrrv Courses- unexcelled in Canada Lnexcelled in America. Catalogue Frc <. G. D. FLEMING, Secretary. Principle since 1SS1. The Season's Greetings Santa and his reindeer have arrived with a sleigh load of toys. They will stay with us until Christ- 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 Tuesu and Fri. ve. 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 T In Men's Heavy Boots for Fall wear we have very good ones at $4 and better ones at $5.00. THOS. CLAYTON FLESHERTON, -