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THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE Wednesday, February 12, 1941 t i Canada needs your dollars now You'll be glad of them later. Buy WAR SAVINGS CERTIFICATES Regularly ! This space is donated by DOWN & BOYD Ford Sales and Service FLESHERTON KIMBLRLEY A namber of ladies held a K«d Cross quilting at tfae home of Mrs. B. A. Carruthers. They intend doing another the first of next week. The W. A. met at the home of Jlrs., (Buchanan on {Tuesday, when over 36 were present. The roll call and some good readings were enjoy- ed by all, "Righteous" or 'Right- eousnees" will be the word for the roll call for next meeting. Mr. Otto Baker and Laveme visit- ed with Mrs. Ferguson during ,the week. The union prayer meetings, under the leadership of Mr. Buchanan and Eev. Young of Thomhury Baptist church, are being very much enjoyed and very well attended. Mr. McCauIey of Flesherton came through with the snow plow Satur- day aftemon. Mr. D. A. Graham was called out Sunday morning for the north end. Mr. Frank Ball was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Kirkpatrick over the week end. Rev. Young was unable to reach Kimberley for Sunday service on ac- count of the condition of the road. Miss Winnis Graham is home from Orangeville, having finished her bus- iness training. CENTRE LINE, r We hAd quite a storm on Saturday; the worst this winter for drifting. The snow is very deep in places on the Centre Line now. Mr. John Osborne, who -^as been workiitg at C^ksljurg since apple picking time, returned home last week. Mr. Wm. Collins spent a couple of days with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Little this -wcdc end. Gutting poles, drawing t*em up and buzz saiwing has been the order of the day around here lately. Much sympathy is extended to Mr. Wilfred Inkster, ^ose fathear passed away on Thursday from injuries re- ceived when hit by a ear fhe ;S«ttir.r day previous. Miss Hazel McMilhua has returned home from Toronto. Ptes. Victor Osborne and Joseph Little were home on weds end leave. Word was received here that Mr. Stanley Little, who was in training at Long Branch and through illlness has been in military hospital, has been removed to the isolation hospit- al with the ineasles. Stanley, like . a number of others, did not get much training. Mr. and Mrs. L. Hill visited Sun- day with Mr.^:,'and Mrs. Wilfred Batchelor. EUGENIA Owing to Dr. Mercer's illness there was no church service on Sunday. The W. A. are holding a Valentine social in the church basement on Fri- day evening. The citizenship convenors, Dorothy Falconer and Jean Proctor will take the discussion topic on Wednesday evening of this week in the Y. P. U. Candy will be served. On Wednesday . evening of last week. Miss Edith Betts, Christain Fellowship Convenor took the dis- cussion period in the Y. P. U. H«r topic was "Following Jesus". This was her first discussion and she conducted it successfully. For pro- gram the Misses Betts sung a duet. Readings were given by Nora Tumei and Mabel Betts, a contest was giv- en and games played, which brought a pleasant evening to a close. Pte. Doug Cairns and Pte. W. Scor- er of Camp Borden spent the week end here. The former at his parental home and the latter with the Car- ruthers family. ♦ y,A number of the Beaver Valley Ski Club of Toronto pent the week end at their Club House here. They enoyed a pleasant time siding. NEW SMART HOUSE FROCKS New smart detisnu featured in PrinU. Broad- dotlM and ^^ta-ahanu, large lu&d small patternsâ€" lifi^t, medium and dark colws. AD fast ^es. Sink up to 52. Priced 98c, $1.19, $1.49 and $1.95 Wabasso Prints for Spriiq[ We have a reputation for showing the best sd- ection dP Prints procufaUe anjrwhere, and tiiis season our range is better dian ever. Ixvvdy ntlw designs and cdlorings in fast colors â€" all full yard wide. Priced 19€^ 25c and 29c yard A fult and complete assortment of Simfdicity Patterns in stock for the coming season. Priced 15c to 25c each F. H. W. Hickling General Merchant FLESHERTON CEYLON Mrs. Gordon Stuart was hostess for the February meeting of the W I., which was held on Thursday even- ing. The meeting opened with the singing "O Canada," after whicn Mrs. J. R. Sinclair read the Scripture lesson. Ten members and three vis- itors were present and the roll call was answered with a Valentine verse. In the absence of the secre- tary, Mrs. A. C. Muir supplied. The program consisted of a recitation by Miss Beth Beatty, reading "In the Good Old Days" by Miss Lottie Whittaker and two contests con- ducted by Mrs. Beatty â€" a motor ro- mance and villages in Grey County. These were won by Miss Lottie ^Vhittaker. Mrs. Smellie also con- ducted a quiz contest, which was much enjoyed. The meeting closed with the Mizpah benediction. Miss Mildred Whittaker of Toronto is visiting at her home here. SPRINGHILL A meeting of the ratepayers was held in the school Friday evening to inform the govemm«nt concerning farm help for the spring and sununer season, by filling in the necessary papers. Mr. Frank Eagles is harvesting his season's lee np^, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Faweett spent a day recently at the home of Mr. Harry Akins. Mr. Cephus Hindle attended the funeral of his nephew held at Clarks- burg last week, who was killed when a plane in which he was riding crashed just north of Toronto. Miss Frances Collinson spent the week end at her parental home at Ceylon. Mrs. Fred Barber visited recently in Toronto. The weekly Red Cross mieeting was held at the home of Mrs. George Johnson Thursday afternoon, when about 25 ladies -wjere present. A quilt was quilted and another top was prepared and knitting also done. SWINTON PARK Miss Mary Campbell of Montreal is visiting with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Will Campbell, and Mr. Howard Watson had the mis- fortune to lose a fine horse last week. The Euchre Club met at the home of Mr. Delbert Haw on Wednesday evening and an anjoyable evening was spent by all. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fell entertain- ed the Glee Club to their weekly dance on Friday evening. On Saturday, Feb. 9th, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Knox celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary. Mr. and Knox are spending the winter with their daughter in Owen Sound. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hardy and Eleanor spent the past week in Stratford and returned home Satur- day, accompanied by Mrs. Hardy Sr., who has sptent the past two months with her sister, Mrs. WUl Blakestone. other friends. Mr. John Campbell of Toronto sp|ent the past week here buying horses to ship to Winnipeg for con- struction work near there. Mrs. Eby Ostrander has spent the past week with her sisterj Mr. Jack Nicholson, at Dromore. Re?. R, H. Stooe Dies There passed away on January 29, in Washington, D.C., Rev. Dr. Reg- inald Heber Stone, pastor of Lincoln Road Methodist church, and son of the late Richard StSne of Beech Grove Farm, in what was known as the Stone's neighborhood, west of Ceylon. • Reggie Stone, as he was then knoMm, was bom in 1884 and receiv- ed his public school education at S. S. No. 6, Artemesia. After years assisting his widowed mother with the farm work he, at the age of 18, went to Manor, Sask., and home- steader there, afterwards going to the Moody Bible Institute ot prepare himself for Ohristiin work. While completing further univer- sity and theological training, he took a course in law, as a means to more effectual social service, and won the LJjJB. degree. His Conference having appealed for volunteers to pioneer in a newly-opened area in Montana, he responded, reaching Scobey months before the railroad and being the builder of the first church and one of the first homes Pastorates at Glasgow, Havre and Lewiston, Mont., followed. Then he was transferred to Union Square Methodist church in Baltim<-re and after nine years there he wa^ moved fivie years ago to Lincoln Road church in Washington. HL« earnest- ness and warm brotherliness made his church in each field of labor known as "The Friendly Church," and many were won into the blessedness of the Christian life and fellowship. Two years ago his "Alma Mater," Taylor University, Indiana, honored him with the Doctor of Divinity de- gree in recognition of a very fruit- ful Christian minstry. His wife and family of seven sur- vive, the .youngest being 16, and one of the elder sons being about to be ordained into the Methodist minis- try. Brothers and sisters, survivors of the old home in Stone's neighbor- hood, ape: Edna (Mrs. John Ander- son) Melfort, Sask.; Ida (Mrs. Thos. Fee) 121 Charles St., Hamilton, Ont; Nettie (Mrs. W. Banks) estburg, Alta.; William Ulric Stone of Manor, Sask., and Rev. Richard Stone of Kimber Methodist church, Springfield, III., U.S.A. I iitmiiiiiittiiiiiiiiifiiniinuimiiniiiuiHituiiiniHiiiiuiiimiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiHiu^ SUPERIOR STORES Specials for Cash Only PEAS No. 4 2 cans 19c GOLDEN BANTAM CORN 2 cans for l9c PORK & BEANS 20 oz. size 3 cans for 25c CHOICE QUALITY TOMATOES 2 a«ns for 25c FRESH SODA BISCUITS 2 lbs. for 25c BULK P-NUT BUTTER Real Fresh 2 lbs. for 2Sc EXCELLENT BREAD FLOUR Highly guaranteed, per bag $2.98 FRESH AND CURED MEATS One quality and prices stand comparison FRESH FRUITS & VEGETABLES We carry a full and complete line C. J. KENNEDY WE DELIVER Phone 37 MAXWELL PRICEVILLE VICTORIA CORNERS Mr. Henry Jackson of Collingwood is visiting his nephew, Mr. Wilfred Gallagher, Miss Anna Maude Acheson is visit- ing in Toronto. The Y.P.S. did not hold a meeting last week, as they had met on Mon^ day evening of the previous week at the home of Wm. Talbot and Friday evening at the home of Elmo Stevens. The Comer at the service station presents a busy place, especially on Monday mornings when at least three trucks load there. Chas. Hodgins aifd Clayton Betts of Pro- ton Station and Wes Young of Max- well cannot travel around to pick up their loads, and even the Proton Sta- tion road is not kept open for motor traffic this winter. Mrs. John Duncan, who has been ill, is much improved. A real wife is one that can select neckties and socks t'.iat please her husband. The elections in Western Ontario were featured by a veritible landslide of public opinion in opposition to Premier Hepburn's proposal of two- year ternxs for councils. Practically every centre that voted on this by-law turned it down by big ..lajorities In the face'of this oppo-siition, Premier Hepburn should remove this iniquit- ous piece of legislation from the stat- utes. (Intended for last Week) Messrs. Alf O'Neill, Dan Camp- bell, Jim Sturrock, with D. L. Mc- Arthur, took in the hockey game in Toronto Saturday night. Jackie Richardson of Swinton Park visited on Sunday with his grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carson. Mrs. Bert Watson of Swinton Park visited on Sunday at the home of Mr. Ed. Sullivan. Miss Bernice Carson left Sunday to spend a week in Toronto All were glad to see Mr. Hector McLean able to be out to church on Sunday, after being indisposed all winter. Dr. Campbell preached a splendid sermon and Miss Nellie Mc- Lean sang a solo. Miss Kathleen McArthur, Flesher- ton, spent the week end with Miss Bernice Carson. Mr. Sterling Whyte is spending a couple of months at his home. yThose who attended the Old Boys' and Girls' dance in Toronto were: Innis McLean, Archie McEachern, Neil McLean, Donald McArthur, Mrs Archie McLean, Thos. Aldcorn, Joe Turnbull, John Burnett. There were 360 present and all had a grand time. Sirs. Sterling Whyte and babe re- turned home from Mrs. Nuhn's Nur- sing home, Flesherton. Mr. Marvin Sturrock spent s couple of days in Toronto the first of the week. Mr. ;Henry Tucker attended the funeral of the late Thos. Harrison Monday of last week in Egremont. Elgin Waller is assisting Mr. P. Muir with the winter work. Mrs. Mel Sled was hostess to the Women's Association at her home on Thursday, February 6th. There was a good attendance and several new members were added to the member- ship. Mrs. Joe Wright, president, occupied the chair. It was decided to have a social evening on Wednesday February 19th an3 also piece a quilt for a donation to refugee work. Born â€" To Mr. and Mrs. John Seel- ey on Sunday February 9th a daugh- ter. Mrs. Jas. Leggate is quite ill with For-! tonsilitis. Mr. Geo. Ross is in Toronto this week attending the Fairs Convention. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Morrison and Miss Kathleen Morrison and Mr. and Mrs. Emmerson Wright attended the wedding of their cousin Charlie Saugeore in Toronto on Saturday. There was no service in the United Church on Sunday because Rev. Dr. Mercer was ill. ROCK MILLS LADIES AID aid will meet at the Art Porteous on Wed. The ladies home of Mrs, February 19. Lunch Com. : Cake- Mrs. Chas. Hanley and l|"rs. Alf. Blackburn. Sand.- Mrs. Dick Clark and Mrs. Walter Akitt. "I understand that your vacation resort overlooked a lake." "Yes, and good beds, good and lots of other things!" food, The prison visitor was doing her noble best. "And what sort ot a man are you going to be when you get out of pris- on?" she asked one of the inmates. "An old one. lady." replied the con- vict, grimly. There's said to be one business man in St. Thomas who doesn't know whether he likes his Christmas pre- sent or not. It was a five dollar box of cigars from a friends in the United States â€" and it cost him $10.92 in duty and taxes. Get what you are moit interested in â€" the home-town news â€" in the Flesherton Advance. That report about making stock- ings from seaweeds sounds a bit fishy. One wise "man has well said that the real trick is to keep the earning capacity up to the yearning capacity. AUCTION SALE Farm Stock, implements, etc. on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at Lots 23-24, Con. 3, N.D.R., Osprey. Terms up to 8 months. James Winters, Prop. Geo. E. Duncan, auctioneer. Western Cansida SPECIAL BARGAIN EXCURSIONS GOING DATES Daily Feb. IS to March 1 Return Limit: 45 daytk TICKETS GOOD TO TRAVEL IN COACHES Excursion tickets good in Tourist, Parlor and Standard sleeping can also available on payment of sHghtly higher passage fares, pins price of parlor or sleeping car accommodation. Routes â€" Tickets good going via Port Arthur, Ont., Chicago, HI., or Sault Ste. Marie, returning via same route tind line only. Generous op tional routingrs. Stopovers â€" will be allowed at any point in Canada on the going or return trip, or both, within final limit of ticket, on cpplication to Conductor; also at Chicago, HI., in accordance witjh tariffs of United Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., and west States lines. Full parttcnlars from any agant CANADIAN PACIFIC <> :: «> <> o <> <â-º < > WAR EFFORT While the Government has taken a hand in keep- ing prices from going too high, there are also hopes that they may prevent prices from going too low in summer. With this thought in mind, and also taking into consideration that the Gov- ernment actually needs more butter, it might be wise to add ^iK>ther cow or two to your milking herd. Extra feed and attention may prove a good investment financially, while at the same time having the satisfaction of helping the war effort Whether you have just a little or a lot of cream, get it to a Creamery, as present prices make it well worth whila. < > < > :: <> o <â-º <> <â-º <> W FOR BEST RESULTS SELL TO Flesherton Creamery & Produce Co. ! V Phone 56 Angus Avis, Manager I Creamery closed Sat. nig-hts until further notice