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'5LI)je /l^lj^rl^n VOL. 63; NO. 48 FLESHERTON. ONT.. WEDNESDAY, MAY 3. 1944 W. H. Thurston & Son, PuWishert Mr. Daniel Muir Ceylon district residents were shocked to learn of the sudden, death of Mr. Daniel Muir, an old and high- ly respected citizen, which occurred at his residence on Wednesday morn- ing of last week. He had not been in g^od health 'or some time, but had only been confined to his bed for a shor- time previous to hia death. He was in his 85th year. The late Mr. Muir was a son of the late Archiljald Muir and Sarah Ferguson, pioneers of Artemesia Township, and was born one mile west of Ceylon. He was married to Miss Eva Black, who survives, to- gether with one son, Ehner. One son, Archibald Clarence, predeceased his father. He is also survived by one brother, Mr. Peter Muir of Cey- lon, and one sister, Sarah (Mrs. Robt. Campbell) of Toronto. Four brothers predeceased him: Archie, Duncan, John and Will. Mr. Muir was a Presbyterian in religion and a Liberal in politics. The funeral took place on Satur- day, April 29th, with service in Cey- lon United Church, conducted by Rev. C. D. Cox. The hymns sung were: "The Hands of Time Are Sinking" and "Abide With Me." Interment was made in McNeill Cemetery, Priceville. The pall-ibearers were: Messrs. Jos. Stauble. Stewart Muir, Alex. Muir, John Nichol, Percy Hunt and Wm. Gibson. The flower bearers were: F. CoUinson, Henry Tucker and Percil Hemphill. Mr. R. J. WUson Kenneth Large Passes jC* wide â-  circle of friend® will be sorry to learn of the passing of Ken- neth Glenford Large, husiband of Elizabeth Louise Large, which oc- curred Wednesday afternoon of last week at the home of h's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Edwin Large, 2114 Corwin Ave., Stamford Township, following a long illness. Well known in musical circles, as a former orcliesitra leader, the late Kenneth Large conducted his own orchestra in Montreal, Que., and played in Jan Ganber's orchestra, ap- pearing from coast to coast in the United States and Canada. For the past four years, he was Supervising Inspector for the Victory Aircraft at Malton, Ont. Bom in Markdale, he received his public school education at Eugenia Falls, and his high school education at Flesherton. He was a member of Lundy's Lane United Church. Besides his wife and parents, he is survived by one son and one daugh- ter, Douglas Charles and Barbara Charlotte: one sister. Miss Elizabeth Harriett Large, at home, and five brothers, Gerald, Tonawanda, N.Y., Freddie, Los Angeles; Rolph, Mont- real, Que.; LAC Jack. R.C.A.F., and Frank Large of Toronto. A private service was held at the home of his parents on Saturday, April 29th, at 3.30 p.m. Interment was made in Lundp's Lane Cemetery. The Death occurred at 4 o'clock Wednesday morning at Flesherton of Robert James Wilson in his 73rd year. The late Mr. Wilson had been ill for a year. Last January he underwent an operation in Toronto and since Feb- ruary has been under the care of a nurse at home. The late Mr. Wilson was born at Boothville, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson. He farmed at Boothville until he retired six years ago. He was an elder in the Swinton Park Presbyterian Church and later an elder in St. John's United Church at Flesherton. He was caretaker at the local High School until he took ill. His wife, former Annie McMillian, is surviving. They were united in marriage in Swinton Park. One son, John, of Boothville, and a daughter, Mary (Mrs. Carl Wilkinson) of Mt. Forest, are living. Also living are two brothers and seven sisters. The brothers are: William of Durham and Noble of Boothville. Another brother, George, died quite young. The sisters are Miss Alice Wilson and Miss Agnes Wilson of Toronto, Mrs. .\nnie Wilson of Nottaiwa, Mrs. Bertha McCrae of Gait Mrs. Ida Clarke of Dromore, Martha, Mrs. W. Broughton of Proton, and Mary, Mrs. T. Broughton of Sas- katchewan. There is one grandchild. The funeral of the late Mr. Wilson was held on Friday afternoon, with sei-vice at his late residence at 2 p.m., which was conducted by Mr. Paul Rumiball, assited by Rev. Westcott. Mrs. Alex. Henderson sang sweetly "The Old Rugged Cross." The re- niiains were then taken to Swinton Park Rresbyterian Church, his church for many years, when Reb. Westcott delivered a splendid sermon and was .assisted by Mr. Rumball, pastor of the church. Mr. Neil Campbell sang a beautiful solo "The Holy City." Interment was made in the Swinton Park Cemetery. The pall-bearers were: Messrs. A. B. Ferris. Dr. Milne, R. Park, N. Phillips. D. Cameron and A. Clark. Card of Thanks We wish to express our ap-precia- tion to our friends and neighbors for the many acts of kindness and ex- pressions of sym'pathy extended to us in our recent bereavement. Their thoughtfulness during that time will always be treasured. â€" Mr. and Mrs. Harold Shier. Card of Thuiks We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their kind and sincere help throughcut the illness and ber- eavement of our husband and father. â€" .A.nnie Wilson and Family. Card of Thanks Tpr. Earl N. Blackburn, with the .\miored Corps in England, wishes to publicly thank the Fourth Line Red Cross unit for cigarettes sent to him since his arrival overseas. They are greatly appreciated. Wi OP IDft FDHERALS CIST LESS THAR $| Bote* St MaddoekM ploiuiMl funwtU arm eompUta lo the Utt datmlL No atUMonal ehargm. fricM mithbt rour meant. Beautiful ehmpet mtd ihplmy room open for your intpeetUm. |.^f^r^plS" imi^S&MllllKIlM'^â€" FUNERAL CHAPEL 11 Locahon • t?4 AVENUE RD • Tel Kln^sdale 4344 Eugenia Had Winning Fisli Fish from the Hydro Lake at Eugenia almost swept the Slater 13th annual speckled trout compe- tition which was held for fishermen in Grey and Bruce Counties, during the first two days of fishing this year. The contest is held by Mr. Frank Slater of Owen Sound, who is a fine sportsman and interested in the pro- agnation and public fishing in these counties., and opened on Saturday and officially closed at 10 a.m. on Monday. Eugenia fishermen were the win- ners in both adult and juvenile class- es. Bert Mcintosh of Eugenia won the adult prize with a fish weighing 3 lbs. 4 oz., and was presented with a fine split bamboo trout rod. Second prize went to Ernie Proctor, also of Ei^enia, whose trout weighed 3 lbs. and was 18 inches in length. Bin Magee of EJugenia won first place and a bicycle in the juvenile class with a speckled trout weighing 2 lbs. 12 oz. and measuring 17 and a half inches in length. Bob Turney of Flesherton and 'lewellyn Cook of Holland Centre were tied for seco ;d place with trout weighing 2 lbs. 10 od., and each were presented with a tackle box and six plugs each. Third prize went to Frank English of Rock Mills, his trout weighing 2 lbs. 8 oz. and measured 19 inches long. Fishermen came from many dis- tricts for the fishing at Eugenia and many fine trout were caught. They came all the way from Toronto. Ham- ilton, Gait. Fergus, Owen Sound. Hanover. Chesley and many other places. Most of them went home with a few fish and very pleased with their week end holiday, as the weather was ideal, although cold at night, when most of tlie fishing is done. Eugenia again demonstrated that it is one of the best paradises in Ontario for good fishing. Flesherton High School WINTER TERM REPORT Evidence Heard In Assault Case Against Boy, 14 On Monday afternoon in Owen Sound. Magistrate F. W. Walker of Walkerton heard the evidence in the case of a fourteen-year-old boy. formerly of Toronto, who assaulted Miss Bernice Allen, Feversham school teacher, on March 24. The boy, who had been ent to the Feversham dis- trict to attend school, beat his teacher with a rock. Miss Allen suffered a fractured jaw and other induries and spent considerable time in Colling- wood hospital. She testified at the hearing in juvenile court here Mon- day. Magistrate Walker remanded the boy for a week. • denotes students released for en- listment or farm service. Individual rei>ort3 to be signed by parents and returned with comment, have been jfiven to sack pupil. GRADE Xin •D. Cameron, 81.1, H. Westcott 73.7, •!. Karstedt 64.1, 'J. McConkey 63.7. A. Proctor 60.7, *W. Sayers ! 59.9. A. MacVicar 45.8, 'E. Thurston j 45.8. J. McMillan 44.5, E. Adams 43.1 GRADE XLI J. Karstedt 77, F. Buchanan 76. G. Milne 74, E. Allen 70. M. Brackeiriwiry 60, M. Turn«y 53. V. Atkinson 52. GRADE XI E. McTavish 80. M. Phillips 70, "J. McMullen 66. S. McMillan 65, M. Smith 64, *H. Fenwick 63. *J. Cox 62, R. Avis 61, T. Banks 54, M. Meads ^, D. Falconer 45, D. Plester 44. B. Russell 42. GRADE X •W. Lawler 89, L. Sparks 87. 'J. Hass 83. E. Williams 80. "V. Loucks 76.1. X. McWilliam 75.6, B. Tucker 64, R. Whyte 62, J. Genoe 60, M. Chard 58, W. Smith 56. D. McLeod 55.7. M. Martin 53, G. Stafford 52. H. Brown 48. E. Doupe 46. G. Fen- wick 37. GRADE IX B. Marshal! 84, F. Buchanan 72.4. S. McCracken 72.4, B. Walker 72.4, E. Stewart 71, M. Stauffer 68.4. B. Thurston 66. E. Meads 65, 'D. Oliver 59.9. J. Armstro.ig 59.4. L. McKech- nie 58, *B. Badgerow 57.8. B. Hincks 51.8. K. Muir 49.3. K. Magee 48.3, D. Davidson 45.6. *T. Newell. Flesherton Is Over The Top Flesherton citizens kept up their good work in the Grey County Victorj' Loan campaign by going over the top in second place on Friday evening last, the first week of the campaign. Thombury wis declared to have reached its objective Friday morn- ing. This is a splendid record for the village, which has been over the top in four campaigns and in second place in two. .\ splendid record. Since then Dundalk and Markdaie have exceeded their objective, Dun- dalk leading in the latest progress report. Osprey and Ajrtemesia are coming along well, although behind in the amount required at the half way mark. Their amounts raised are 294 of their objective each. Proton Township has 35.8 per cent of their objective raised. The end of this week should see these municipalities well up. together with Euphrasia, which has exactly half of their al- lotted amount of S85.OO0. Fifth Generation On Same Artemesia Farm (By Victor Corners Reporter) A birth anounced in last week's issue to Mr. and Mrs. George Moore is of peculiar interest, in that the little boy is of the fifth generation to reside on the same farm. He was bom on the 102nd birthday He was bom on tae 102nd birthday anniversary of his great grandfather, the late Mr. George Moore. The first Mr. Moore, with his wife and family, came from England and took up the ci'own land, and the farm has since been in the Moore possession dovra through the generations, Mr. Chas. Moore of Toronto, grandfather, and the present owner, Mr. Geo. Moore, father of the new-born fifth genera- tion. The latter three mark the three generations born on the farm. PAPER LATER THIS WEEK We Can't Stop Pumping -\t the beginning of the century, two persons were needed to play a pipe-organ. The organist was at the key-board and some one else was at the pump handle. And all the years of practice, all the skill of the mu- sician's fingers came to naught when the man ac the punip stopped pump- ing. In Europe today thousands of Canadians are playing a different kind of music. They are playing it well with cannon and guns. Their performance is a thrill for a listen- irjg world, a display of masterfull technique developed through years of hard practice. Just as the organist of olden days depended on the youth at the pump, our troops depend on us at home to keep them going. Victory Loans successfully con- ducted during the past three years, have been vital to the training of our armed forces. But the.v are not enough. One hour's puntping of the o'd organ could not keep the organist playing for one hour and a quarter-. Similarly just so long as the Canadian invasion forces are play- ing their part o- European soil we must do our part here. We can't stop pumping- now. Due to the fact that we were need- ed at the Chven Sound hospital this Wednesday The Advance is somewhat late in reaching subscribeifs. We hope they will overio k the tardiness this week. KENNEDY â€" FOSTER A quiet wedding was solemnized on Thursday, April 27, at four o'clock p.m.. when Sadie Mary, youngest daughter of Mr. John Foster and the late Mrs. Foster, Toronto, was united in marriage to Mr. C. JolTn Kennedy of Flesherton, youngest son of Mrs. .\lex. Kennedy of Flesherton and the late Mr. Kennedy O'f Marmora, the marriage taking place in Queen St. East Presbyterian Church, Toronto. Rev. S. Johnston, officiating. The bride \vas prettily gowned in Queen's rose crepe with black acces- sories, with a corsage bouquet of Talisman- roses. Mr. and Mrs. B. Toman, sister of the bride, were the attendants. They will reside in Flesherton. Prior to the weilding, three show- ers were held in Toronto in honor of the bride, a linen shower being held at the home of Mrs. K. Hill, a mis- celllaneous jhowei- at the home of her sister, Mrs. T. .\Idcorn, ami the third by friends at the DeHaviland Ail-craft plant, where the bride was employed prior to her marriage. .'\ most enjoyable time was spent at each of the showers. "My dear, I never ima-gined you would marry the man you did," said Gladys. •"Neither Aid I." replie<l her friend. "I disliked his ways, but I adored his means." MOTHER'S DAY â€" MAY U Order your CITT FLOWERS and POTTED PLANTS for Mother at Phone 17 Flesherton PLESTER â€" McKENZIE A quiet wedding was solemnized on Saturday afternoon, April 29th, at 2 o'clock, when Verda Elizabeth Mc- Kenzie. youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McKenzie of Toronto, was united in marriage to Eiinerson Hardy Plester. second son of Mrs. M. Plester and the late John Plestor of Ceylon, the ceremony being per- formed in the Parsonage of Parkdale United Church by the Rev. Keith McMillan. The bride was charming in a blue crepe dress, cut on princess lines, with accessories to match, and car- ried a bouquet of red and white roses. The bride was attended by her sister. Miss Valeta McKenzie. who wore a rose dress with access- ories to match, and carried a bouquet of tea roses. The groom was sup- pcrte<i by his brother, Mr. Delbert Plester. .\ reception was held at the Chez Mai Hotel at four o'clock, when the bride's mother, who wore a mauve dress with black accessories, and the groom's mother, who wore navy blue with white accessories, received the 'guests. The table was decorated with roses and gweet peas ami was centred with a three-story cake. Following the reception the happy young couple left, amid showers i^i confetti, for points north. Bom DOBSON â€" At Mrs. Nuhn's Nurs- ing Home. Flesherton, on Monday. May 1st. 1944, to Mr. and Mrs. EI- wood Dobson (nee Blanche Long) of Ravenna, a son. McMULLE.N â€" M Mrs. Nuhn's Nursing Home, Flesherton, on Sat., .\pril 29. U>44. to Mr. and Mrs. Roy McMullen. Vandelenr, a daughter. SEELEY â€" At Mrs. Nuhn's Nurs- \-ng Home. Flesherton, on Friday, .\pril 28th, to Mr. ami Mrs. Leonard Seeley, Dundalk, a son. StAering Facts About Drink It often has seemeti to us that the organized foes of drink would be promoting genuine temperance if they would form an alliance (call it unholy if they must> widi the moi-e farseeing of manufacturers and pur- veyors of alcoholic drir.ks. The ob- jective should be the same â€" ^to devise a means of conducting the drmk business wherei>y no per-^on, male or female, could be encouraged, directly or indirectlv. to drink to excess. Certainly the greatest menace to the ^verage alcohol business is the drunkard. Certainly the drunkard and the badly conducted drinking place should be the concern of every citizen who desires that the community im- prove. The bad reputation of the bar was a major factor in bringing about the old experiment .-^nd vet it seems to some oldtimers that. 30 yerrs ago. the ounger set was more sober than the younger set of today, it IS S.A.D â€" and not conductive to temperance â€" that an element of very worthy churfh people still have hopes of restoring prohibition. Presumably there always will be a percentage of the â€"^od people who would make us all equally good by parlaimentary enactment! Mayhap they call it Christianity, although it might well be that the same people, in teach- inb the oommandinents and the lesson of the Sermon on the Mount would gradually, and yet more quick- ly, lessen the greatest of all sins â€" the selfishness which causes others to suffer by one's own failings. The problem of drink may never be solved. But it might be allevatetl if the impractical approach were avoid- ed. Mr. King has been guiH- o^ the latest in>practical approach, and for no good political reason, .\lthough he seldom tours the country, the Prime Minister not often is deceived by the noise of the few into thinking it the real opinion of the many. One cannot subscribe to the idea ^hat beer safely can be consumed just before or durinar work. But aside from that , it is possible that con- sumption in moderation might hedp the war effort. Both Shakespeare and St. Paul, shrewd observers, noted neeii for a bit of cheer in the lives of men. At the moment one forgets whether the rationing of beer followed or p'^ceded the rationing of tea and coffee. .A.t any rate, there are millions of consumers of all threi' beverages who ai-e g«od sons and daughters . husbands and wives. athers antl mothers. war-\vorkei*s and non-workers. The Prime Minister, incidentally to his retreat from the beer situation, announce<l that there would be no change in the regulations as to spirits He may vet chano-e his mind there too because .though he may not know, the problem is acute. Bootlc^'inf may not he as bad as when hi-jacking and gangsterism were related pro- fessio J. Eat the prices, according to nil accounts, are higher than in the hey-da'- of .\1. Capone. It is known or beleiveti that a certain amount of beverage alcohol is alloweJ to be manufactured, that the anwunt in of more of it might well be a lesser evil. The fac* that the consunvption of Knh beer and spirits is grreater than before does not mean that there would be ereater evils â€" greater drinking if one co-;ld still buv the stuff as readilv as in 1938. On the contrary vperien^e and observation suggest that the evil would be less. For one thing a great many stenog- raphers would not be renewin- thci. permits. One Brother Missing Of Trio With Air Force One of three brothers in the R. C. A. F. Fit. Sgt. Norman. S 23-year- old son of W'.lliam Davidson, Feversham is reported missing after operations. A letter from the f madron leader to the missing airman's father add« no light to his fate, as th -lane was unreported from the time it left its base. The missing airman's br^-th- ers in the RCAF are Ssgt, Gordon Davidson, 24 and Flt.-Sgt. Albert E^ Davdson. 28. Baptist Church Notes Two mo^ successful annual business meetings were held in the Baptist Churches this week. Sub- stantial 'â- alances were registered in almost all departments and a review of the year's activities registered ad\'ancement all along the line. On a motion of the meeting, Flesherton church will henceforth be known as Cedaiside Baptist Church, Flesherton. The missionary budgec allotment for each church as desig- nated by the Convention of Ontario and Quebe is $50.00. Last year Rock Mills topped this by ?10.00. This year Flesherton exeeded its budget al- lotment with a total of $87.00 for missions. It wa's decided at Rock Milk that insulating and further im- provements to the premises will be carrieii out this summer. Miss Christena Hutchinson will be in charge of church services at Flesherton and Rock Mill5. on Sunday May 7th. 1!U4. People with large ears are said to- have better than avei^ge intellig- ence. Well, they are probably in receipt of more information. Future Events DANCING IN DUNDALK Dancing in Dundalk every Saturday Night (weather permitting) to the music of Alvin Dermott and his or- chestra. Admission: 35c. TAG DAY FOR BLIND The annual rag day on behalf of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, will be held on Saturday of this week. May 6th, under t'ne sponsorship of the Women's Institute. Generous support of the tag day is urgently requested in order that the great humanitarian work for those deprived of vision, may be continued. D.VNCE \T SINGH AMPTON .\ dance wll be held in Hammill's Hall, Singhampton. Friday night. May 5th. Dermott's orchestra. Pro- ceeds for cigarette fund. DANCE IN FLESHERTON Dance in Fraternal Hall, Flesher- ton, on Friday. May 19th, under the auspices of the S^astern Star. Hartley Orchestra .\dmission: 36c. Lunch for sale. DANCE IN FLESHERTON In the Fraternal Hall. Flesherton, on Friday. May 5th. under auspices of the Welfare League Cigarette and Comfort-s Fund. Pedlar T-piece o ch- estra will supply music for round and -square dancing. Admission: 35 rts. Lunch. The days and icicles are both get- ting longrer. SPECIAL SER"\rCES .Madame Lillian M. Jones renowned coloured „ontralto of Toronto, will be the guest soloist in a three-week series of ervice in Cedarside Baptist Church, Flesherton, and in Rock Mills Baptist Church. May 22nd to June 11th inclusive. Everyone is ui^ed to clip this announcemert. and ke«|> these dates o^en. The public is in- vited.