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THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE Wednesday, December 18, 1935 «)â- . 'I; r- Si,; «*" â- - â-  "* f II ; kv. PRICEVILLE FEVERSHAM Santa Claus' visit to Durham was instrumental in taking many from here to see the bij? procession of younp: humanity, manv hundi'eda pf them. We learn that the contest- ants in the various classes were so many that another Saturday has to be had to eive all an opportunity to comnete, Mr. Angus McCormick with his pipes and Miss Anna McVicar, a pretty, clever Scotch dancer were en- e:aeed for the occasion by the town. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was held in St. Columba United Church on Sunday, a goodly number partook of the elements, notwith- standing the prevailinsr storm of the day. Another fine Calander is being giv- en out this year by Mr. McVicar's firm, a beautiful scene of a lake in the background with a cosy invitingly lighted house in the front. The store is nicely decorated for the Christmas season, with goods tidely displayed and handsome Nvinsome willing waiters on hand to show goods and satisfy the customers. This family has three members going to high school in your town. Lots of water in the well, a pump with hose attachment is planned, w» hear, to sprinkle the surface when Jack Frost comes along, to visit our new rink, somewhat dilatory, but just you wait. Miss Alma McLean was home on a! forced visit through sickness, return- ed to the hospital on Thursday of last week in Toronto, for further diag- nosis or treatment. We wish the •best to this estimable young ladv, who was making good progress as a nurse there. The matrimonial market is in a flourishing state in and around here. The singing classes under the tui- tion of Miss Middau.gh are holding their annual conoert on Thursday evening. Dec. 19, this week, songs, recitations, plays and glees, will be given by the pupils. On the Friday evening following the S. School of St. Columba United, will hold their annual Christmas con- cert in the church, a fine profirram is being prepared, and a good time as usual js looked for. The Y.P.S. of St. Columba Church met at the home of the Misses Mather. The hymn "Go Labour on" opened the meeting followed by prayer by Rev. Johnston. Minutes of the last meet- ing were read and adopted. Mr. John Ritchie, leader of the Literary Group took charge of the meeting and tJn hymn "Jesus the vex:v thought of thee" was sung. The Scripture and explanation, were read by Miss E. Mather. The discussion period was taken by Miss Roberta Harrison, who gave a very interesting story on "Reading" hymn "Soldier of Christ Arise" was sung. Mr. Alex Weir gave a reading. "Born in a Stable." Mr. Stewart Muir invited the Y.P.S. to his home for the January Home meeting. Hymn "Breathe on me breath of God" was sung and the Mizoah Benediction closed the njeet- ing. An important nart of the pro- gramme was a "Grocery Shower" tendered to Mr. and Mrs. Randall (nee AUie Lockhart). The address was read bv Miss Roberta Harrison and the presentation made by Misses Anna McLean and Frances Reiley. Mr .and Mrs. Randall were taken by surprise but each made a fitting re- ply, thanking the Y. p. S. A social hour was spent in games and a bountiful lunch was served by the hostesses and assistants. A vote of thanks was moved to the Misses Mather and was replied to by Miss E. Mather and Mr. Mather. The sing- ing of "For They are Jolly Good Fel- lows" brought a very pleasant even- ing t--' a close. A merry Christmas, staff and read- ers. Messrs. Alex. Donald and Archie and Miss May S.tewart, visited Thurs- day with Mrs. Wm. Bell, Paisley, who is not enjoying the best of health. Mi;,, and Mrs. Bill McKechiiie, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hay of Swinton Park visited last week at A. L. Hincks'. Mr Stuart Carson of Swinton Park spent the week end at his parental home. Mr. Harry Pedlar of Toronto was a visitor last week with friends here. Mi^ and Mrs. .\rchi6 MaoCuaig visited Sunday at Mr. J no. McKech- Tiie's. Ml', and Mrs. John Nichol and fam- ily visted Sunday at Mr. Dan L. Mc- Arthur's, in the Glen. Miss Hilda McKechi-J'e, Durham, spent the week end at her brothei'. Bills. This Friday afternoon the pupils and '-^achers. will have a concert in the afternoon, when all the parents «nd (;hildren are invited. IN MEMORIAM P.'^TTON â€" In loving memory of our dear mother, Margaret Ann Pat- ton, who departed this life, Dec. 18, 1930. â€"Sadly missed and ever remembered by The Family. IN MEMORIAM Funeral of Jas. F. Thomson Was Largely Attended Oie (•{ the largest gatherings of people -ver to attend a funeral here gathered to pay their last respects to the late Jos. F. Thomson, victim of the truck accident near Hanover on Monday. December 9th. Jim as he was familiarly called was the only son of Mv. and Mrs. James R. Thonv son, whose home is just north of here a couple of miles on the 12th line. He was ?bout 30 years old, the only son of the family and was well thought of by all who knew him, in fact an exemplary young man and of a quiet disposition and his sudden pass- ing came as a great shock to the whole community. He was ,horn near here and had resided here all his life and the family were old res- idents of this part of Osprey. his grandparents coming here in the pion- eer days of this part of the Township and much sympathy is expressed for the now sorrowing family. Friends from a distance attending the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. John Thomson, Mr. A. Frisby. Mr. W. Nicholl, and Mr.' A. Viedenbury and sister of Agin-* court, Scarboro, Mr. and Mrs. F. Mc.^rthur of Toronto,, Mr. and Mrs. Chris. Thomson, Flesherton. Mr. and Mrs. J. Monaghan, Singhampton and Mr. Chris Douglas, NewLiskeard. also friends and acquaintances from Stay- ner. Nottawa, Thornbui'y, Colling- wood and pretty River Valley, in fact from miles around. The church did not hold half of the people, he was a member of the Thornbury lod- ge of A.F. and -A.M. and a number of his brother masons attended, join- ed bv the local members of Fleshsrton lodge here. Rev. E. S. Clifton conducted the service in the church and at the grave and was assisted by Rev. Mr. Cutter and was under the direction of the masons. The floral tributes were num- erous and beailtiful. A pillow from the parents and sis- ters, wreath from the Thornbury mas- onic lodge, sprays from his uncle Chris Thomson, Feversham, Fever- sham foot ball team. Mr. Guy Kait- ting and sister. Miss Queenie Kait- ting: Masonic Brethern. Feversham, Mr. Russell and Haze! Cameron. Rob Ro-- Mr. and Mrs. John Poole and family. The flower bearers were the Fever- shano foot ball team. The pall bear- ers were Messrs. Morton Sayers. James Davidson. Thomas Brown. Chas. Long. Wm. Heitman, James Hudson. Brother Masons. The Y. P. S. here held their meet- ing on Wednesday last, at the honi'e of Mrs. Clifton. Miss Shouldice had charge of the literary part of the meeting and chose Sir Wilfred Camp- bell as the Tonic. The meeting was opened with a hymn, after which Miss Shouldice led in prayer. This was followed by the Scripture reading by Robert MacQuay on which the Rev. Mr. Clifton gave a short talk. Lloyd Clifton gave an acount of Wilfred Campbell's life, after which followed several of his iioems. read by Burton Conron. Gordon Davidson and Mac. Stephens. Miss Gordon h^<d >»nother chorus for the meeting, Irma Smith sang "The jyieeting in the Air," ac- companied bv her "uitar. Helen Sprin.irgav gave a violin solo, "Jesus took my Bvrdon." The meeting closed hv a hymn and the Mizpah benedic- tion. Herb Eby then had a few con- tests for which he gave prizes. This was greatly enjoyed by all. The next meeting is to be held at Mrs. James Long's, on Wednesday, Pec. 18. with Mc H. Francis in charge, it is to be a Christmas program. The social evening is to follow iji the first part of the new year, VICTORIA CORNERS On Wednesday, December 5th, the ladies of the W. M. S. held their an nual thankoffering meeting at the church. A short program was given and Mrs. Murray of Flesherton ad- dressed the meeting. We vei-y much enjoyed Mrs. Murray's explanation of our three mottoes. Lunch and coffee were served. Miss Ina Acheson visited last week at her brother's, at Maxwell. Mrs. Sam Stewart is in the general hospital in Toronto. For some time she has been having trouble with her arm going out of joint at the should- er blade. Mr. Jas. Best is under Dr. Milne's care. The ladies of the W. A. held their annual meeting and election of offic- ers on Wednesday at the church, they are as follows: Pres. â€" Mrs. Jos. Batchelor. Vice Pres. â€" Mrs. Chas. Moore. Rec. Sec. â€" Miss Maud Acheson. .Assis. Rec. Sec. â€" Mrs. Wilfred Gallagher. Cor. Sec. â€" Mrs. Russell Patterson. Treas. â€" Mrs. Wm. Talbot. Organist â€" Mrs. Robt. Lee. Sunshijie Corn. â€" Mrs. Art Jack- son. Mrs. Walter Nichol and Mrs. Will .Acheson. Devotional Com. â€" Mrs. Oscar Patterson, the Misses Ina and Maud Acheson and Winnifred Talbot. Buying Com. â€" Mrs. Jas. "Patter- son, Mrs. Gallagher and Mrs. C. Moore. Lunch Com. â€" Mrs. W. Gallagher and Mrs. .\. Jacksoij. Com. Concert 'Program â€" Mni. Elmo Stevens. Mrs. Oscar Patterson and Mrs. Russell Patterson. Misses Ina and Maud -Acheson and Winnifred Talbot. A wet chamois, wrung dry, will remove all lint from the upholstered furniture. m Christmas « i Greetings M TO THE PRODUCERS M OF LIVESTOCK We appreciate your splend- id co-oiifration in supportinir us in OUR WORK FOR YOU We have done OUR BEST to uphold live stock prices, which have been better this year, compared to the past three years. "For Christmas Cheer .MI Throuifh the Year," consign vour CATTLE. HOGS and SHEEP to Dunn & Levack "Canada's Leading Live Stock Salesmen" Established 1893 Union Stock Yards, Toronto LADY BANK A merry Christmas to all. We have a light skift of snow at present not good sleighing yet. Mr. and Mrs. Jas Semple of Mark- dale, snent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Graham. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Thomson and family have the sincere sympathy of a host of friends in their hours of sadness, Qver the loss of a loyal son and dear brother. Mr. Mannie Dobson of this neigh- borhood, who was so seriously injur- ed in the truck a.ccident of last week. is slowly improving, but is yet bed fast and under the cjtre of the Doctor and his mother by his side. Mr. and Mrs. Win. Sample, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Semple and little son spent Sunday with Mr. Jack (Mc- .Millan and family, near Singhampton. The ladies aid of Providence church was postponed last week on account of the sad gloom cast over this com- munity by the death of Mr. J. Thorn- sen. The Ladies Aid will be held this Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Mary Ottewell. The inside bistory of oil would probably reveal a lot of inside his. tory of the world. 50th Anniversary llie fiftieth anniversary of their wedding was celebrated nuietly by Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Caswell at their home in town, on .Monday. Quite a number of appropriate gifts were received from members of the family, besides a lovely wedding cake. Con- gratulations are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Caswell by The Advance with the wish that they will have many more years of pleasure in life. Japan thinks it has squatters right in China. TIME FOR Christmas Shopping Our Stock is Complete; Our Store is Full of ^ Practical Gifts and if you don't believe OUR PRICES ARE RIGHT just call and we will furnish the evidence for you. 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