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WEDNESDAY, JANVAKY 2). im. THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE Published on CoUingwood StrMt, PlMherton, Wednead«y of each week. Circulation 1100. Price in Canada |1.50 per year; in U.S. A. 12.00 per year; |2.00 per year when not paid in advance. W. H. THURSTON, - Editor F. J. THURSTON - Aast. Editor i'K<H;Ki:ssivES at Ottawa Lasl work was a momcntuus occas- ion in the history of Canada when Parliament voted confidence in the MacKenzie Kinur government, or what is left of it. Talk flowed freely durinp the six days «f debate on the want of confidence ammend- ment of Rt. Hon. Arthur Meighen, Conservative leader with the Progressives holding the whip hand- le, making the two old parties jump to their tune, and many were the remarks made by them, deriding the methods used by both the Tories and Grits. On the divisions, a number of the Progressives voted with Mr. Meighon, while the remainder, in no way believing in the King admin- istr.-^lion, voted their conf idece in the way he wa.s handling the govern- ment. While in her speech Miss Agnes Mcphail stated that she would vote for neither party, she was found lined up with the Liberals when the vote was taken. Recent despatches from Ottawa are to the effect that a coalition will likely be formed bc- twen the Liberals and Progressives. The latter party should now be in a position to demand and receive many of those reforms which they have .nd- vocated, and which would be in the best interests of the farmers of Can- ada. Even the V. F. 0. govern- ment of Ontario was never in a bett- er position to receive their dues than the political progressive party is at present. EDITORIAL NOTES Did you ever notice the dignity leave a person when they walk on ice? « * « We wonder if bobbed heads will ad- orn the new bank notes which will be issued in the future. • * * Miss Macphail talked one way and voted the other. ".Just like a wom- an," philosophically laments the St. Catharines Standard. • « » The Meaford Newspaper fratern- ity is well rejjrcsented in the 1926 council of that town. Elections were held on Monday of this week, and Frank Secord, editor of the Express was elected Mayor, while A. S. Thur- ston, editor of the '-Mirror" wtfi elected to the council. • • « Another old Canadiiii pioneer passed away las.t week in Hamilton, in th person of Adam Brown in his 100th year Bradually the links to the days of confederation is pass- ing away. The late Adam Brown was po.-Jtmaster of Hamilton for some years and was known as "Hamilton's Grand Old Man." THE HOME-TOWN PAPER When you read the home-town phper And you're miles away from home, There's a thrill that comes to no one But the folks coinpollcd to roam, For the ads look so familiar And the names are all so sweet That your fancy croes a-roaniing Down a sunny home-town street. When you read the home-town paper In a gloomy hotel room, There's a something tugs your spirit, There's a lifting of the gloom; For across the miles alluring Is a picture looking grand, And your folks come out to meet you From the pages in your hand." When you read the home-town paper In a train that's homeward bound, There's a satisfaction keener Than in any you hfl/o found; And, ^'omehow, when you are reading You've n heart as light as foam, For to read the home-town paper BriiiKri you mighty close to home. Financial Statement - OF THE . Osprey Farmers' Milling Co., Ltd. FROM JANl ARY 1. 1925. TO DECEMBER 31, 1925, INCLUSIVE. • RECEII'TS , Cash on hand as per last audit .^ ( 4512 17 Sales in grist mill 6023 78 For Chopping in mill 2646 44 Miscellaneous receipts 145 00 Interest from banks 44 70 113372 09 EXPENDITURE Miller's wages f Assistant miller's wages, including extra help , Printing, postage aiid stationery For wheat For oats, barley, etc '. , Telephone account , Fire insurance Municipal taxes r.., Statutory fee Repairs to mill Freight and express Dividend No. 13 , General accounts, store, blacksmith, etc Miscellaneous accounts , Teaming Rent of hall for annual meeting , Workmen's Compensation Board Director.s •Secretary-Treasurer , Auditors To cash on hand in banks , $ 1248 00 698 00 77 91 3771 73 684 99 4 20 125 00 167 15 5 00 82 17 17 87 1360 00 451 86 125 02 37 97 4 00 14 71 45 00 400 00 40 00 4011 51 $13372 09 ASSETS & LIABILITIES • ASSETS Stock in grist mill December 31st, 1925, (estimated) $ 2241 30 Oustanding book accounts 1874 5G Notes receivable 382 90 Cash on hand and in banks 4011 51 Mill and real estate, estimated 9000 00 $17510 27 LIABILITIES NONE. Outstanding doubtful accounts $ 733 49 Capital stock of company $ | 8000 00 Paid up capital ..'. 6800 00 Unsold stock 1200 00 $ 8000 00 $ 8000 00 WE, the Auditors of the Osprey Farmers' Milling Co., Limited, certify that we have examined the books of the Company for the year 1925, and compared the vouchors for receipts and expenditures with the Treasurer's book and find them correct, showing a cash bal- - ance on hand and in banks on December 31, 1925, of $4011.51. A. J. CONRON, Auditor. Feversham, .January 8th, 1920. ROBT. S. McGIRR, Auditor. ROUTEI»THE HECKLER "Will you allow me to ask you a question?" interrupted a man In the audience. "Certainly, sir," said the lecturer. "You have given us a lot of figures about immigration, in- crease of wealth, the growth of trusts and all that," said the rtian. "Let's see what you know about figures your- self. How do you find the greatest common diyisor?" Slowly and deli- berately the orator took a glass of water, then he pointed his finger straicht at* the questioner. Lightn- ing flashed from his eyes, and he re- plied, in a voice that' made the build- ing quiver: "Advertise for it, you ignoramus!", The audience cheered and yelled and stamped, and the wretched man who had asked the question crawled out of the hall a total wreck. BREACHES A.« the result of an Inspector from the License Department at Toronto to Owen Sound a short time ago a charge was laid in police court by Licen.'<e Inspector Matt C. Beckett against W. H. Murphy, local druggist and W. W. Stephens, druggist of Meaford, under thhe 0. T. A. Tha charge was that their record of liqu- or sales was not in compliance with the regulations, in that too much liquor was disposed of in a certain length of time, for which a proper accounting could not be given. The cases were heard by Magistrate Cre- sor on Monday afternoon, and in each case the acc\ised pleaded guilty and a fine of $200 and rost was im- posed or each. â€" Sun-Times, of the Progressives supported Mr. Mcighen, while the remainder, in the way he was handling the govern- nqger program of jarm de)^elopment TTHIS is the time of year when many farmers contemplate greater farm development â€" purch.ising more stock, more .seed, increasing acreage, buying additional machinery. To go tlirough with such a progressive program, borrowing money to cover initial costs is usually necessary. Securing a loan of this kind is a simple matter for farmers of sound character. All that is required is an interview with the local branch manager of the Bank of Toronto. He will be glad to listen to y6ur problems, give advice, anlL lend every reasonable financial assistance in his power. Consult the branch manager of the Bank of Toronto to^y. â„¢BAHK"MOMrO ^ BRANCHES: FEVERSHAMâ€" (h«s. Smith. ManaBer. MARKDMRâ€" W. N. Youne, '\J-inairer. A.F.U.M. at Owen Sound Worshipful Master Thos. Phillips and the officers of Prince Arthur Lodge A. !•'. & A.M.. 383, Flesherton.l exemplifie.l the first degree of Mas-i onry at the lodge of instruction in' Owen Sound on Tuesday of last week i The Lodge of Instruction open- ed at the Masonie hall at 1.45 in the afternoon with Rt. Wor. Bro. P. T. Pilkey, D. D. G. M. in the chair, and in charge. He extended a cordial welcome to the visiting lodges, and expressed the hope that the working of the di^rce would not only be in- structive, as it was beneficial, and that the result would be a uniform- ity in the conferring of the degrees throughout the lodges of the district. Th i lodge was visited in an offic- ial capacity by Most Worshipful the Grand Master, John A. Rowland of Torc;ito, presiding over the Grand Lod ?e of Canada in the province of) Ontario. After the formal opening of the Lodge of Instruction the officers of Prince Arthur Lodge No. 333, Flesh- e;ton, occupied the various ehaiifl cud exemplified the work of the, 1st (!?gree, which was done in a correct :;nd pleasing manner. This was followed by working of tthe seconJ or Felloweraft degree, and was ex- emplified by the officers of St. Al- bon's lodge. No. 200, of Mount For- est, who also did their work in a manner which left but little room for criticism. The third, or Master Mason's degree, was exemplified by Harris Lodge, No. 516, of Orangeville and its splendid staff of officers. } Following the working of each de- gree certain matters in connection with the degree w^ere fully explained to all the brethren, and in this way the lodge of instruction was of great' benefit to the brethren. The banquet was held in the even- ing in the banquet hall of Knox Un- ited church and was the crowning eff- ort of the day, and it turned out to be all that had been arfticipatcd. Many prominent speakers were pres- ent, and Most Worshipful Bro. Row- land was given a rousing reception when he rose to give his address, which was a talk on the ideals of mas- onry and what it stood for. Among those who attended from Prince Ar- thur Lodge were: â€" Geo. Banks, W. G. Watson, A .B. McDonald, Robt. Down, T. Phillips, R. Pedlar, W. R. Meads, P. Muir, W. .T. W. Armstrong, Geo. Mitchell A. Sinclair, A. Knox, W. E. Morgan, C. J. Bellamy, A. E. Bell amy. New Year Resolution We have renewed a new years resolution which we made last year that we would compete as near as possible, considering the quality of the goods,, with mail hou.se catalogues' prices and we would like you to consider our prices from wieek to week. We have on hand a number ofWalnut Dressers with square glass or oval, at the close price of $14.00. A Davenport imitation span leather for $38.00. China Cabinets from $27.00 up according to qual- ity in Walnut finish; surface oak cheaper. Easy chairs, Arms and Rockers covered in black or brown imitation leather from $8.50 up; also Wicker Chairs, the very best $14.00. As we said before â€" compare our prices before giving your order and we feel sure that you will see your way clear to patronize your home dealer and you will also have a new resolution. â- Â»/l THOS. W. FINDLAY Phone 34 r 3. Furniture and Funeral Director. FLESHERTON NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS On account of printing Wednesday morning of each week and in order to assist us to get to press on time The Advance is obliged to request its advertisers to have all changes of their advcrtisment for the week of publication in our hands by Monday noon of that week to Insure publica- tion. If the advertiser insists that a change is to be made after that hour the full price of transient ad- vertising will be charged. We are going to liv. up to this declaration. FOLLOW FROM WEEK TO WEEK What We Carry in Stock << B" Baby spoons Bakers Banks (toys) Balls, (toys) Banjos and Supplies Basebail Supplies Basketball supplies Batteries, Flashlight Batteries, radio Bead necklaces Beads Bean pots Berry bowls Berry spoons Bicycles Bill Folds Binoculars Biscuit jars Book ends •-!' I - Book marks Bows (violin) Boxing gloves Bracelet watches Bracelets Brassware Bread trays Bread knives Brooches Brush and comb sets Brushes (baby) Brushes Hair Brushes shaving Buffers, nail Buffet sets Bulbs electric. Bulbs flashlight Butter knives Butter tubs Columbia Records 39 c. W. A. Armstrong & Son FLESHERTON •I J 217 The Quickest Way is by Direct Toll Service It i !U) luu^vr iicccssaty tu ask for Lonu Distance in calli: ; any .sub.scriber at CollinjTrwood. Just j:?ive the lo( 1 operator at ColHngwotid tlie name and num- ber ot llic distant telephone and hold the line while connec t:ion is established. ! the line called is busy your operator will take your lumber and call you later. If you do not know the : umber ask "information." Direct Toll Service Flesherton â€" CollingAvood 20 cents For 3 minutes If you must speak to a particular person give the d.iails of the call to the Long Distance Operator. Manager. The Bell Telephone Company of Canada fe^