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V e VOL. 61; NO. 22 FLESHERTON. WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 29, 1941 \V. H. Thurston & Son, Props. Proton Women'* Institute The monthly meeting of the Pro- ton Station W. I. was held Wednes- day, Oct. 23rd, at the home of Mrs Wes Dever, when eight members and twelve visitors .were present. The president, Mrs. Chas. More, occupied the chair. Roll call was answered by grandmother's maiden name. Current events were given by Mrs. H. Corbett and were very informative. Mrs. Moore was appointed as a delegate to the annual convention in Toronto November 19-21. Quilt patches were divided among two committees, so quilts will be in the offing before long. The program was very pro- fitable and included a paper "Other People's Faults" read by Mrs. Stan Lyons; Mrs. Eldon Blacloburn gave a health talk on diabetes and Mrs. Reddick gave one on the "Meaning of Citizenship." The November meet- ing will be held at the home of Mrs. Chas. Moore and the Swinton Park ladies are invited to be present. The meeting closed with the Mizpah bene- diction being repeated. ELECTED BY ACCLAMATION TO FILL VACANCIES ON VILLAGE COUNCIL Nominations for the village of Flesherton were held in th town hal/ on Friday evening to fill the vacan- cies created with the resignations of S. J. Sutton and John Nuha. Messrs Jack Brackenbury and Bob Phillips were elected by acclamation to fill the positions, .but as yet have not signed the necessary papers qualifying them to sit in the Council. Much discomfort is caused by buy- ing shoes to fit the occasion instead of the feet. Save up your pennies, your dimes and your dollars to buy war savings stamps and certificates. Make your money count for victory. Future Events FLESHERTON FOWL SUPPER Reserve Thurs., Oct. 30, for the roast fowl supper in Flesherton United Church, followed by a first class concert. Admisson: i Adults 50c. children under 12, 25c. FLESHERTON DANCE NOV. 11 A dance will be held in Fraternal Hall, Flesherton, on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 9 p.m., in aid of boxes to the soldiers and war victims' lelief. Hank Hamilton's orchestra. Admission 35c. SHOOTING MATCH Shooting match will be held Fri., October 31st, at the farm of Jack Graham, Lot 38, Con. 13, Artemesia. Ducks and geese, shot guns and .22 rifles. Ammunition supplied. OPTICAL D. Campbell, the optometrist, will be at the Munshaw House next Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please call early. AUCTION SALE Rufus Hindle, Euphrasia township (at Duncan store) on Friday, Nov. 7, farm stock and implements. Geo. E. Duncan, auctioneer. AUCTION SALE Forty stocker and feeder cattle (locally raised). Thursday, Nov. fith, at farm O f Ed. Oldfield, 3 miles south of Dundalk. Geo. E. Duncan, Auc- tioneer. James M. Oldfleld, Prop. HAS BEEN 50 YEARS / IN THIS DISTRICT Monday of next week, November 3rd, Mr. F. H. W. Hickling of Flesh- erton will have reached the fiftieth year since he came to Flesherton to enter business with the late M. K. Richardson in his general store. He had come out from England six months previously and was visiting with his uncle, the late Jonathan Hickling on the 8th line, Artemesia, when he received the chance of a position in Flesherton. He remained for ten years with Mr. Richardson, and followed with five years in the store of J. & W. Boyd. He left here for five years, one in Toronto and four at Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., when he returned 30 years ago and opened up a general store of his own at his present situation. During that time he has had the full confidence of the buying public in the quality of goods offered. Very few of the people residing in Flesherton 50 years ago are now liv- ing in Flesherton, some of them being Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Mitchell. Mr. W. J. Bellamy, Miss Kate Bell- amy, Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Richardson. F. G. Karstedt, Dr. J. P. and Mrs. Ottewell, Mrs. W. H. Thurston, Mrs. O. W. Phillips, D. McTavish, Mrs. W. P. Crossley, Mrs. Jos. Blackburn and Mrs. G. B. Welton, also some now residing in Flesherton who were then only small children. Mr. Hickling has hung up a splen- did record of square dealing and honest value that very few others could better. He is treasurer of the village and of other organizations and is a Past Master of Prince Ar- thur Lodge No. 333, A.F.&AJ1., in which his interest is keen. He has held a keep interest in the welfare of his adopted village and its wel- fare and his many friends in tht surrounding district wish him many more years of his present good health and service to the community. Funeral of Mrs. M. G. Orr Sarah Sparling Orr passed away at Wallard, Sask., on Saturday, Oct 18th, 1941. The remains were brought to Ontario for burial, ac- companied by her son, Wes., of Broncho, Sask., and daughter, Mrs. J. I. Sloan, Wallard. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Dr. Mercer on Thursday, Oct. 2.'!rd, at 2 p.m., at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Cameron. Interment was made ir> the family plot in Flesherton. The pallbearers, were: 'Wes Orr. Tom Orr, A. Cameron, R. H. Irving, Donald Cameron and W. McAtteer. . The late Mrs. Orr was born at Streetsville on Oct. llth, 1866, the daughter of William and Ann Sparl- ing and attended the first grammar school established there. She came from an early pioneer family, her parents and grandparents all being Canadian born. Her father fought against tile rebels in 1837. She came as a bride to Artemesia, where she resided until the death of her husband, the late M. G. Orr. She has since resided at Wallard. S ok., and Seattle. Wash. She was loved by a wide circle of friends and descendants, because of her kindly nature and gentle ways. She leaves 48 surviving descend- ants. She will be sadly missed, and her children and children's child- ren for generation upon generation shall "rise up and call her blssed." Science is now 'working on a pro- cess to make wool mothproof. It is undei<tood the moths don't think much of the idea. S. GREY TEACHERS Priceville District Raised MET AT DURHAM $1,000 War Victims' Fund Funrrml* of dignity need not be estpm- rive Bate* A Maddockt offer complete funeral* (no addi- tional charge*) priced within your meant. BATES & MADDOCKS FUNERAL CHAPEL The 64th annual convention of the Public and Separate School Teachers of South Grey was held in the town hall, Durham, on Saturday, Oct. 25. The meeting was opened at 9.15 a.m. with the singing of two verses of "Unto the *Hills," followed by scripture reading, prayer and an ad- dress by Rev. Jones of Durham Ang- lican church on "Courage." After greetings from the town council tendered by Mr. Padfield, the reading of the minutes of last year's meeting and receiving the treasurer's and auditors' reports, the president. Mr. R. Christie delivered an inspir- ing address on "Hewing Angels Out of Rock," based on the work of Michael Angelo. Miss Ruth Armstrong then intro- duced a discussion on "Co-opration in Music Between the Itinerant ana Local Teachers." Although Miss Armstrong is new at the work, we venture to predict for her marked success in her chosen branch, music. This was followed by a discussion on "The Relation Between the School and the Fall Fair," led by Mr. Mess- enger of Markdale, who stressed the value of the fair to the school and vice versa. It seemed to be the im- pression that much closer and more useful co-operation between these two community organizations could easily be worked out, and the schools are willing to meet the fail- directors at least half-way, if such a move is made early in the year. Miss Clara Jack of Ayton handled a discussion on "Social Studies" in a masterly fashion. Each historical fact has a geographical setting, so geography, as such, is the hand-maid of history. The proper treatment of "Current Events" was stressed, and various methods were suggested, as well as a list of books containing material. The morning session was closed by a talk on "Science" by the secretary, Mr. J. A. Magee, of Hanover, dis- cussion of which was postponed in favor of a mid-day luncheon supplied by the ladies of the Red Cross Soc- iety in Queen Street United church. After all had enjoyed this good meal, the president introduced Mr. C. R. Fallis of Toronto, who inspired his hearers with his expression of real enthusiasm in the profession oi teaching. The sincerity and conse- cration of his life to his work was felt by all present as he urged the wonderful opportunity presented of teaching and of being taught, more by human contacts and personality than by precepts. He stressed the need of real loyalty to pupils, pro- j fession, and selves. On returning to the town hall, In- spector Pentland reminded the teach- ers of a host of little duties which should be attended to during their daily work. One of his statement: was, "Teachers, when you make a bargain, stick to it.' He also took the opportunity of congratulating Mr. Geo. Noble on achieving the rank of B.A., in which the whole conventio heartily joined. Mr. Roy Brown and Miss M. Leit- meir discussed quite fully the broad subject of "English. 1 Its value in al 1 branches of learning was stressed as well as its contribution toward happiness and success in life. Th. teacher should be a living in the use of correct language. Phonics should be taught in a!, grades. Grammar, as such, should be thoroughly taught, not only inci- dentally but also formally. Man\ suitaible texts for the use jf teachc i and pupils were mentioned It was decided to hold another sim The Evening 'Telegram War Vic- tims' Fund received another "assist' 1 recently from the village of Price- ville and an extensive surrounding area. This time a part of Proton. Egremont, Glenelg and Artemesia townships contributed to the salvage pile, which realized $300 when sold. This brings the total to $1,000 this season for the Priceville area. Much local help by truckers and workers made this possible, anil many miles were covered to secure- as much material as possible, as the earlier collection cleared up most of the available scrap. It would appear as if the people gave very liberally to make the second collection such a success. The salvage committee greatly ap- preciates the splendid spirit shown ii the area toward this worthy cause, hich shows that community effort, ..ell, directed, can be made ve effective at very little cost to anyone. BLANKETS AND QUILTS NEEDED BY RED CROSS When the Nazi aerial blitz strikes a British city, the most welcome re- lief to bomtoing sufferers is the bales of blankets and quilts sent by the Canadian people, according to advices received from the overseas branch of the Canadian Red Cross. Since the Red Cross Society's last appeal for these useful articles, 138,- 137 blankets and 101,234 quilts have been distributed to bombing fictims. military hospitals and for the relief of distressed merchant seamen. Thaf supply is now exhausted. Red Cross officials announce, and there is an urgent need to replenish stocks, so that hardship among the bombed- out people of Britain may be kept to a minimum during the long winter months. British relief authorities are loud in their praise of the Canadian people for their splendid support of the last appeal for these vital nec- essities, and stress the fact that the blankets and quilts have been the means of saving many lives. Blankets must be woollen and new or "good as new." Those unable to provide blankets or new quilts may aid the appeal by contributing $2 for the purchase of a single blanket. Contributors are asked to get in touch with their local branch head- quarters of the Red Cross. What Becomes Of Gifts For The War Sufferers BRITAIN'S BIGGER AND BETTER BOMBS A 2,000 Ib. armour-piercing bomb ( size, this new bomb is highly de- as used by Britain's Royal Air Force j structive and is especially designed Although not particularly massive in to pierce tine heaviest armor. PLOWING OF ROADS IN GREY Mrs. W. A. Goidon of Eugenia re- cently received a letter from the area organizer of the Women's Vol- unteer Services for Civil Defence, Canterbury. England, which speato for itself: "Your name is at the head of a list of seven friends who have made a beautiful quilt. Its destination, as you will see, is Canterbury, where it has reached me against any sad day when the city may again be bombed. At the present moment we are very quiet and are feeling full of hope about the future. At the same time I cannot tell you what your gift? from the Dominions have meant t us in England. All sorts of things have come to me as head of the W V. S. rubber boots and hot water bottles (I remember giving one of the latter to a bombed-out person. She said she hud been unable to keen warm the previous night and it 'w the one thing she was needing), as well as other kinds of garments. "Some day I hope to visit you- Mr. H. A. McCauley has the con- tract for plowing several roads in Grey County this winter, and will have two plows occupied in the tasV of keeping the roads open for winter traffic. Assistance will also be pro- vided by the C.iunty grader which will have a wing attached to winp back the snow. Mr. McCauley's con- tract includes: Flesherton to Thornbury, via Eu- genia; Thornbury to Ravenna; Flesh- erton to Singhampton; Gravel Road to Feversham; Maple Valley to the Dufferin boundary, via Badjeros; No. 10 Highway, Dundalk to Hopeville: No. 10 Hitrhway to Proton Station. Other County roads to be kept open are: Meaford to Rocklyn: Chatsworth to Ayton, via Deaboro. Chesley, Hanover and Neustadt; Mt Forest to Cedarville. Victory Turnip Victory signs have been reported' from the vegetable kingdom, but none have been better than that brought to The Advance office by Mr. John Parker of Artemesia, and which is on display at the present time. It is a turnip this time in thp perfect form of a "V" and weighs ~ ll s pounds. Apparently signs are being given in many ways that vic- tory will be ours if we apply our own efforts to the cause as well. PRESENTED WITH GIFTS A presentation was held in the Fraternal Hall. Flesherton, Friday evening last, when Mr. and Mrs. Dick Carson (Ma/bel Adams) were the guests of honor. The were oresent- ed with a gate-leg table and reading lamp by their many friends in this district, who wish them the best of luck in their married life. Mr. John McWilliam read the address BEAVER VALLEY RESIDENTS Guards were placed Monday morn- 1 ing on the Eugenia Hydro dam by I Hon. Gordon Conant, Attorney-Gen- eral to protect the residents of the Beiivor Valley from attempts to de- stroy the big dam through acti of sabotage. The request was made * couple of weeks ago by the Euphrasia Township Council and conveyed to the Attorney-General, who saw fit to comply with their request. Guards will be under the Ontario Provincial Police, with Constable Black, Flesh- erton, in charge. Three guards have been employed, an ight hour shift for each, with a spare man available. When war threatened in 1939 the guards were placed on the dam, pow- er line and power house, but were taken off in the spring of 1940, as it was not thought there was further need. New Books At Library A recent copy of Life in the lib- rary reading room tells the story in pictures of the U. S. Army's large scale sham battle manoeuvers. Pic- tures show mechanized forces in ac- tion, engineers at work and planes dropping their bombs, while para- chute troops commandeer civilian cars. Another feature is a bio- graphical sketch of Air Chief Mar- shall Sir Charles Portal, Chief of the Air Staff of the R.A.F. New books at the library are: Key to The Stars, We Ride the Gale. Driving in The Forest, As the Gentle- Rain, The Case is Closed, Young Ad- venturers. Karoo The Kangaroo, Magic Hill, Beggars of Dreams, Curtain Going Up, Watch For The Dawn. A Key to The Stars, Death in- Five Boxes, Three's A Crew, Your Courage Madam. Farmers' Shop Book, Dorothy Thompson's Political Guide. Canada Europe and Hitler;, Blackout. FIRST TWIN CALVES Mr. John Stewart of the West Backline, Artemesia, had his herd increased by two last week when twin calves were born. This is the first instance of twin calves being born on the Stewart farm of which Mr. Stewart can rememiber. READERS OF NEWSPAPERS BLEEDING THE TOWN nw4u t4iiAsui*t.i oiiii , Ti ilar convention next year, the place country - Whe " War broke ut T Wn and date to be decided bj -Tecutive. M ust about to ^ rt n le( ; tur " The teachers were divided inU -nvfc- I tour with 4 shde * f Canterbui - v ship groups under chosen leaders for C:lth lr!l1 ' l*tunn* in every city frequent meetings during the year. ' fr m C0ast tO( COMt ' They Wantci1 The officers chosen for the ensuing year are: honorary president, In- spector G. E. Pentland, Hanover, president, Mr. Harry Henderson, Ayton; vice-president, Mr. Ben Firth. Durham; secretary-treasurer, Mr. J A. Magee, Hanover; delegate to the O.E.A., Mr. R. Christie, Durham; auditors, Messrs. G. H. Brown and Roy Brown. The convention was closed with the singing of the national anthem. Credit must be given Attorney- General Conant for a reform which he has instituted with regard to fees in Division Court suits. Formerly ;i litigant did not know what he might be getting into in the way of costs. Now a system has been established which sets out definitely what fees are to be paid. me to no even when war in England had broken out, but you will under stand I felt I could not leave my country at such a moment. '' / Readers of newspapers each da.' turn consciously to the advertisin; columns as a means to find when they can buy what they need thai day. They read the advertising in . buying frame of mind. Here is an asset which no othc' advertising has! It enables the advertiser to g<-i immediate buying action. He can picture and describe merchandise give its price and tell where it en !u> bought by the reader in his own community - - at a time when the reader is planning to buy! MR. AND MRS. LESLIE POOLE BORN REMEMBERED ON LEAVING' j NIXON At the General Hospital. Toronto, on Sunday. Oct. 19, 1941, tc Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nixon (nee Betty McDonald) of New Toronto, the gift of a daughter. A number of friends and neighbor:- gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Poole, 10th line, Osprey. on Friday evening, Oct. 17th, and presented them with an electric flooi lamp and an electric iron, along with a nicly worded address. Mr. and Mrs. Poole have sold their farm and are now residing in Collingwood. Expert suggests diet that will take off 20 pounds by Christmas, thus making room for the turkey and plum pudding. 9 SCOTT - - At Victoria Hospital. London, Ont., on Monday, Oct. 20th. 1941, to Mr. and ^vlrs. John L. Scott (nee Winnona Patton) a son John Henry. TURNER At Mrs. Nuhn's Nurs- ing Home, Flesherton, to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Turner (Evelyn Car- ruthers) on Tuesday, Oct. 28th, 1941, a daughter. Agricultural experts condemn the farmer who takes everything from his land and gives nothing in return in the way of fertilizer, but that kind of farmer is on a par with the business man who does not contrib- ute anything to his community's welfare or improvement. There are some men who say that they haven't the time to take part in community activities. They earn their living in the town, grab every nickle they can get their hands on but give nothing in return for the livelihood except criticism of others who are endeav- ouring to accomplish something that will make the town better and more prosperous. There is no one who is too busy to do his duty towards his community. Look about you and you will find the man who is doing the most in local projects is the man whose business Seeps him on the go all the time. If Amherstburg is to flourish every person who is earning a livelihood here should identify himself with some local organization and work for the improvement of trie- town. Don't be like the farmer who bleeds his land. Amherstiburg Echo. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Masson of Cal- gary, Alta., announce the engage- ment of their younger daughter. Phyllis Audrey, to L.A.C. Douglas E. L. Morgan, son of Mrs. W. E. Morgan and the late Mr. Morgan of Flesherton, Ont. The marriage win take place in October. The Royal Australian Air Force has recently signed on its 200,000tn recruit. That is a mark for the R.C. A.F. to aim at.