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Wednesday, December 23, 1942 THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE Carol Service A capacity congregation enjoyed the Christmas candle and carol serv- ice Sunday evening in the Baptist church. Besides the hearty carol singing by those gathered, two sets of slides were shown, entitled "The Christ of the Cradle, the Cross and the Crown," and "Shepherd Scenes In the Land of the Angel's Song." All slides were colored and adequat- ely depicted the Christmas message. The minister, Mr. Frank B. Keys, was in charge of the service and related the story of the the writing of the well-known hymu "Silent Night." Sgt. Laurie Smith of Toronto and Sgt. Win. Wclton of Camp Borden are spending their Christmas leave with their families in town. Fire Destroyed Residence J. HE exchange of Christmas greetings by Long Distance telephone had become a peace time tradition in many a Canadian home. But such call* are a luxury in war time und luxuries have no place in_ a war economy. Var needd the wirrb you'd like to me for Clirintmag m. --.,-,- \Tar l.n-in -. and the hoys in ramps who will be calling home from all parts of Canada, will be <!<- layed uiiles* yuu avoid your tuual Christmas telephoning. If you really must send your greetings by Long Distance, won't yen please do BO a few days before or a few day after Christinas not on IJIiri.-tiiij- day. Thl will be part of your contribution to -Canada's war effort Flesherton was visited with a se- vere fire Saturday night that might have resulted in a serious conflag- ration, except for the almost super- human efforts of the fire-fighters, when the large brick residence own- ed by the estate of the late Mrs. Hannah McDonald was totally de- stroyed. The firemen were handi- capped Iby (the thirty gree below zero weather which prevailed at the time. Two families were occupying the residence, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. *ohn McBeth, and most of their household effects were rescued in good condition by a large staff of willing workers. The fire is supposed to have start- ed from a fire in the chimney which became overheated and caught on the surrounding wood work. It smouldered for several hours before breaking into flame, which was noticed by Sergt. Laurie Smith as he was walking home. The fire alarm was first sounded at '11 p.m., and when it was seen that the fire would be serious to ad- joining property, a. call was sent in to Markdale and Dundalk and the equipment from the latter place, which is the same as Flesherton's, was rushed up by truck and quickly put into operation. The cold was so intense, however, thct the 'esher- ton chemical equipment froze after the first tank had been emptied and was useless, while the Dundalk out- fit was frozen before one tank was used. Markdale has hydrants for their fire fighting and the equipment was of no use here. Residents of the three villages and from the sur- rounding countryside bent their ef- forts at saving the residence next door, occupied by R. J. Boyd and Mrs. W. Welton, and only ten feet fV-om the btirninyg building, which was sided with lumber and was easy material for the heat to set afire. A steady stream of water was poured on the side, brought by a bucket brigade from nearby wells and the use of the town water tank with water from the mill pond. At a critical period the water supply al- most failed, but Gordon Beaton of .^^^^^^^^^^^^S3SSSWP** ' '^^S??*-*^' >s A Merry Christmas To our custoifrers and friends we wish for you the happiest Christmas you have yet experienced. ti: F. T. Hill & Co., Ltd jg MARKDALE, Ontario Jr? liCtCKKtCNBC^ Markdale had his delivery truck with him and brought water to the scene from the creamery in cream cans. Thus, with perfect co-operation from all hands, plus the t'nacity of those throwing water on the wall from points that were extr-mely hot and scorching brought the danger to the building to a minimum. The wood- den side of the Boyd residence was blackened from the heat which al- most set it afire. If that building had caught the entire block of bus- iness places might have become vic- tims of the greatest fire in the his- tory of Flesherton. While all those who were occupied in fighting the fire did a wonderful job, we might make special mention of two who were outstanding in their efforts. These were Messrs. Frank Teeter and Cecil McKechnie who stood on a ladder between the burn- ing building and the Boyd residence and threw water on the side of the building with their clothes almost torching, while pails of water were thrown over them to keep them from burning. They were caked in ice when they finally won through and the danger was past. A small amount of insurance was carried on the building. The burned building was erected about 70 years ago by the late M. K. Richardso n and was used as a orrncral store and when the premises became too small for his growing nisiness hi built the large building in the main corner, now occupied by the 0. & A. Co-operative. Mr. Rich- ardson later converted the building into a residence. vacated Another interesting fact is that the building threatened with fire was used by Mr. \V. E. Richardson ns a drug store, and it was later changed to an ipaitment building. STEWART DIERLAM In Mornoriam TUDOR _ In l ovinjr memory Qf our dear wife and mother, Bertha Jane Tudor, who passed away Dec. Oh what I would give to clasp your hand, Your dear kind face to see; Your 'oving smile, vour welcome voice, That meant so much to me. No one knows the silent heartache Only those who have such can tell * the errief that i s borne in silence For the one I loved so well. Sadly missed and ever remem- bered by Husband and Daughters. Maxwell United Church REV. GEO. L. MERCER, B.I)., n.n. Minister Letter From Home There can be no more acceptable CHRIST- MAS GIFT for that boy or girl of yours away from home than the weekly visit of The Flesherton Advance. Its visit each week is like a letter from home, but there are many items of interest found in its pages which you would not think of mentioning. Send The Advance $1.50 per Year Proton Women's Institute The Proton W. I. met at the home of Mrs. Ed. Stinson on Thursday, Dec. 16th, with an attendance of four members and three visitors. Mrs. Dever, the president, opened the meeting with the unison singiug of th e Ode, followed by the Lord's Prayer. The program was based on the theme "Christmas," and was carried out ty readings Sy Mrs. Har- old Badgerow and Mrs. Dever. Mrs. Bannon gave a splendid Christmas reading, pointing out that the small- PI- things of life are realized fully as much as the larger, at Christmas time. A very interesting paper, pre- pared by Mrs. Chas. Moore, a mem- ber of the Institute prior to her de- parture to her new home in Toronto, dealing with the history of Proton Station, was read by Mrs. Bannon and was much enjoyed by all. The roll call was answered by an ex- change of ^ifts, followed by bringing the meeting to a close with the Miz- pah' benediction. FLCSHKRTON AND ROCK HILLS BAPTIST CHURCHES Frank B. Keys Pastor Baptist Churches Flesherton and Rock Mills. The Baptist congregation will Jorn with the congregation of the United Church for Union Service Sunday morning Dec. 27th. Mr. Bert Roberts will have charge of the Service in Rock Mills Church at 3.30 p.m. Dec. 27th. Sunday school will meet at 2.30 p.m. as usual. Tuesday evening, Dec. 2nd, in Deer Park United Church Chapel, Toronto, Rev. Dr. Stanley Russell officiated at the marriage of Miss Grace Dierlam, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. 1. Dierlam, Toronto, to L.Cpl. Jackson Stewart, R.C.A., of I Simcoe, son of Mr. and Mrs John Stewart of Flesherton. The bride wore a period frock of white lace and net in bouffant style her shoulder veil being held with a Mary Stuart hat of matching lace edged with tiny gardenias. Her flowers wore red roses and baby chysanthcmums. Miss Alice Given frocked in turquoise triple sheer, and M.s* Betty Jane McKonzie, in each shadr, were her attendants. Their headdresses matched their frock, thoy carried rose*. Mr. Vornon Stewart, brother of the groom, was BToonwmnn. and the ushers were Mr rank Stewart and Mr. Grdon Mc- Kenzie. NOZZLE LOST AT FIRE The nozzle from The hose of the ntimlalk chemical engine was lost in Flosherton at the Saturday fire Anyone finding the nozzle will Please leave at The Advance office a* it would be hard to replace at this time. BOLTS WANTED POPLAR -. BASSWOOD WHITE BIRCH Phone or write for our cash price. This will ive you specifications and "Cash on Delivery" prices for all types of Bolts and Log's that we requre. Keenan VVoodenware Mfg. Company Limited Owen Sound Phone 150 Ontatrio Small Ad. Column FOR SALE Boy's overcoat, 9 year old size; also pair skates size 1. Can be seen at The Advance office. FOR SALE 2 reg. Yorkshire hogs. W. MeCormick, R.R. 1, Proton, phono Dundalk 56r22. 27p2 WANTED Horses and cows fit for mink feed. John J. Meads Priceville, phone 21 r 4. FDR SALE 3-piece snow suit in first class condition, size 3 years. Apply at The, Advance offico. FOR RENT 100 Acres of farm land. J K. McLeod, Ceylon, R. R. No. 1, phone 40r4. 24c3 WANTED Aged cnimals suitable for fox or mink "eed. Bert Mc- tntosh, Eugenia, phone Feversham ' 5 r 25. 22p4 WANTED Horse* and cows fit for mink feed. F. Eagles, Proton Station, R.R. 3, phone 41r3. FOR SALE 2 dark reg. Short- horn bulls, 7 months old, priced reasonably. Roy W. Piper, Cey- lon, phone 44r31. 27cJ FOR SALE Ladies' skates and boots, size 6, also Eatonia tub stand and wringer. C. P. Wilson, Flesherton. FOR SALE 3 Scotch Shorthora 'bull calves from heavy milking mothers, registered, also a few good grade cows. JHarold Huttoa, phone 73rl3, Flesherton. 27pf SERVICES OF WORSHIP 11 a.m. Eugenia. 3 p.m. Mt. Zion. 7.30 p.m. Wareham. Note; Christmas services will be held this Sunday at Eugenia and Mt. Zion. In addition to the regular offering, "White Gifts" of money In aid of hospitals in China, wili be presented during each of the above services. There will be no service at Maxwell. St. Mary's Church. Maxwell (ANGLICAN) REV. JACTOJN. Pastor Morning Prayers and Sermon. Ho1 v Communion -=t Pnndny in p vory month. FOR SALE Cutter, set of pleasure sleighs, set of single harness and set of double harness. K. Stewart Proton Station, phone 32r4. 28c2 HIDES Agaim in the market for hides .beef, hor^e, sheep and calf skins. Frank Eagles, R. R. 3, Pro- ton Station, phone 'IlrS Flesherton. LOST Wrist watch with leather strap at fire Saturday night. Re- turn to Wm. Summers, Markdale, please, or leave at The Advance office. 3Qc2 NOTICE Will the person who took car chains and logging chain from my ear, return them at once and prevent further trouble. Ned Croft. Rock Mills. 80p3 FOR SALE 7-room brick house i Flesehrton, large lot, arage, good well, must be sold j settle estate of the late Andrew Gilchrist. Apply to John Stewart, Executor, Flesherton. FARM FOR SALE , Lot. 166-167, 1 S.W., Arteme*U, 100 acres, good land, well watered, piece of bush and swamp; will sell reasonable. Mrs. M Thistlethwaite, Flesherton, Ont. BUSINESS CAR<><s AUCTIONEER WM. KAITTING LICENSED AUCTIONEEB for the County of Grey and stock sales our spec - ty. Terms: reasonable. Satisfaction guaranteed. Dates arranged at Thi \dvance office. FOR SALE Lots 9 and JO on tlhe West side of Victoria St. E.,Fev- eraham. Must be sold to clear the Conron eptate. Apply R. H. David- son, Collingwood, or Lucas & Glass. Mnrkdale. 29c2 DR. J. E. MILNE Office _ Durham St Office hours: afternoons 2 to Wednesday and Saturday ere&iam 7.80 to 10 p.m. No office hours on Sunday.