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JNovember 28, 1923 THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE THE Flesherton Advance 5HT. H. THURSTON, - Editor . .. .,_.-. ... .....n HOME t By One of The Old Boys t ft MEMORIAL HOSPITALS A new claim upon the public purse has sprung up in this land as an aftermath of the war, iir the form of memorial hospitals. Towns that decided in favor of a hospital to com- memorate their dead went ahead and built them, regardless of necessity or consequences. Hospitals are something that can- not finance themselves. They are one of the hunmanitarian institutions of the last century, formed for the sole purpose of conserving life, and char- ity has to come forward and help support them. But charity should have some say in their conduct and as to the localities where such hospit- als are required. An instance has lately occurred where rival towns in this county have each erected memorial hospitals and are now clamoring at the public purse for assistance. These institutions are only ten miles apart and one or other of them is superfluous. One or other or perhaps both, of these hospitals should never call upon the county to assist them in erecting a memorial. The Smaller towns and villages with- in the county have each erected memorials to the fallen and have done it by popular subscription. They have not asked that a portion of the cost be borne by the county at large. Flesherton has acquired a public memorial park at a large cost, and it might with as much reason ask the county to bear a portion of the up- keep or add somewhat to the equip- ment for entertainment of visitors, as for these local rival hospitals to ask a like accommodation. If we were a resident of either of these towns would be possessed of^ a feeling somewhat akin to shame over the knowledge that we could not erect a worthy memorial and pay for it without asking that a portion of the cost be placed on the public tax bill. But, then, rivalr ywill sometimes cause towns, as well as individuals, to do acts that they, under other condi- tions, would be heartily ashamed of. Saturday When the school doors first opened their yawning mouths and swallowed me up, a new life began, and I was never the same person again. Out of school a new sense of freedom was generated, and life became an affair of extremes. School was a serious aiTair of imprisonmnt, and out-of- doors a blessed relief a world of wonder. 1 can recall some wonderful Sat- urdays that brother and I spent under the tutellage of the two older sisers. How our hesitant footsteps carried us back over the hilly backbone of the park, down, across the creek on a perilous log, over the hummocks of earth, up the steep hillsides and deep into the mysteries of Flesher's woods, "behind the park." They were beautiful woods, as I it Give your Car a Complete Overhauling ft ft & ft ft ft ft ft ft We can give you a FLAT RATE on all Car Repairs fl Why take your car to a repair slin|i, order certain repairs, and net know what it will cost you, when you can bring it to us and we will tell you exactly what we will charge for whatever you wish done, and also guarantee the work after it is complete. EDITORIAL NOTES Alberta doesn't need Rainmaker Hatneld to furnish its wetness now that the liquor is being brought back. * * * * The Christian Island Indians have sold a lari/r tract of land, from French River to Moose Point, to the govern- ment, for enough to pay every Indian $60 a yar of interest money. * * * Good roads cost the ounty of Grey this past summer $150,00. And that amount will be paid on our little tax* 1 bills. None of it comes from motor licenses. All the overseers exceeded their appropriations. What is the Road Commissioner doing that he allows such a condition of affairs? * * * * A reporter for a Toronto evening paper says that out of 32 hotel bars visited only two did not sell real bear. James Hales K.C., does not believe in the accuracy of this statement, how ever. If that reporter took a mug at each of the thirty hotels at one round he ought to know whether it was 2'/4 of ten per cent, stulf. Thirty tnugs of real bear taken on a round of the hotels ought to have left that re- porter in such a condition that his "copy" would be unintelligible to the city editor. * * We now have a sure cure for dia- betis, another of racutc paresis and pulmonary diseases are pretty well under control. Still, there are a few diseases left ofr which a cure is do- sirable, such as catarrh and la grippe. When these two things are mastered life will be worth living. Catarrhal diseases left for which a cure is de- no cure has yet been found for them. As a physician once informed the writer, "the man who discovers a cure for catarrh has his fortune made at once." Let the Rockfcllar Institute and scientific investigators get busy along this line of study. changeable as the weather, almost. There we got on speaking terms with the wild flowers and the nimble ani- mals of the-wild, from the scampering chipmonks to the daring red squirrel and the sluggish, ugly lizzards that lurked beneath stones and logs. And there we followed the tantallizing call of the woodland birds that were ever just out of reach, and ever culled us deeper into the woods. And so, on a Saturday afternoon, it might be in the fall, we were wont to go, we children, to romp among the fallen leaves and draw deep breaths of the incense-laden air. What heaps of dry and brilliantly colored leaves we would pile up at the foot of a hill and then with a run, a wild shriek and a thrilling leap, plunge into its billowy dcphths! What matter if a stone was lurking nt the bottom o; the heap? We early learned tha there are stones of a sort almos everywhere, and so we tolerated then as a part of the game, and made th best of them. Then, later on, the basket that th | girls had carried, by virtue of sup erior years and strength, was opene up. A fire was kindled well away from any danger of spreading, an in the glowing embers were roaste some fine large potatoes. These par tially relieved of their crust of burnt skin and ashes, were garnished with : ;ilt and pepper from a paper package and eaten to the accompaniment of sandwiches and cake, washed down with the water from the nearest hard-water spring. Never did meal taste better; never were table -manners more remote from thought! And when it was over there was little left but the basket to bring homo. And back we would go, a tired, happy quartette of a family, back home to where father and mother had eaten a sort of honey- moon meal alone together again. Ma- ture experience suggests that it must have been as great a treat for them to have us holiday so on a Saturday afternoon as it was for us to do it; and we did it often. Later events also suggested that the scant supply of dishes and unnec- essary appliances such as knives and forks and spoons was accounted for by experience. At any rate, it all nit nl us splendidly, and the Saturday afternoon which the elements dic- tated must be spent in the house must have been as great an ordeal to those blessed long-suffering parents an they were to us. But even con- finement in the home had many con- solations for us, however it reacted on the parents. S Phone 9 w THIS WINTER Are you going to play fair with your car this winter by having it gone over completely to see that every working part is O.K., or are you going to take chances and let her go? Our shop is completely equipped to render quick effiicient service and our staff of skilled workmen insures satisfaction. The winter months is the proper time to do this work for the job does not require to be rushed therefore a much better job can be done- Make arrangements now for YOUR car. McTavish's Garage It's your Battery, but- H Remember the old shoes you left out on the back porch how they got stiff and useless? It's like that with a battery. If you neglect it you'll find that you've left the way open for a good many troubles that shorten the battery life. Your battery doesn't need much attention, but it needs a little and that regularly. The safe way is to let us care for the coming winter months. NEVER MIND THE MAKE. WE LOOK AFTER THEM ALL. Flesherton S Town Hall, Thursday Evening DEC EMBER 6TH SPECIAL "Souls For Sale." A Gold wy ix Picture with All Star Cast. Comic "Chop Suey," FEATURING DOROTHY DEVOR Admission Adults 50c, Children 25c, war tax incluked. F. H. Stephenson Manager. Show 8 p.m. fffv2P<v-w : -~ One man says we're cutting too many sniaal Umbers dawn for Christmas tree'i. And before long some other exi ert will tull us the cotton market has been ruined by buying too many whiskers for Santa Claus. To "knock" another is evidence of jealousy or common dishonesty. To speak ill of an individual shows a want of charity. To peddle gossip is proof that you are a dangerous per- son. The unrelable, the unprincipled folks in any community are pretty well known. Those who exaggerate, lie and bear false witness are tagged with a lack of good breeding. You would not bring into a friend's house a dead and stinking rat; neither does your friend want you to drag in any dirt or gossip. Complete Dispersion Sale THE PURE BRED HEREFORD HERD of DANIEL GRAINGER .Creemore, Ontario, on at 1 p. m. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12th Your great opportunity to buy good Hereford cattle t! America's Most Popular Breed) SI cows and heifers, a couple with calves at foot and practically all bred except some yearlings and calves. 7 vigorous bull calves and one proven two-year-old bull. Individ uals of merit, breeding of the best. Grand-daughters of the greatest Hereford si/os are offered. The Hereford breed of cattle % going ahead faster in Canada than any other beef breed. Now is the time to buy nt your own price. 12 month credit given. Cash rli:i- count. Good guarantee on every animal. \V. I). Allen, Auctioneer. Send for CHtaiogues to Daniel Grainger, (Vcc more, Ontario. like a FLASH! The One Sure Remedy Seasonable Hardware Paints, varnishes etc. Ammunition and rifles, ranges and heat- ers, shovels, forks. Stabe Fittings Barn door track, hangers, hinges, bolts, latches, lanterns, pails. ENAMEL AND TINWARE Mitts and gloves, blankets, callar pads, saws, axes, handles. +1 I FLESHERTON HARDWARE SFrank W. Duncan- PHONE 34-11 ATTENTION! Car Owner The Cold Weather is coining on and your Battery needs attention 11 Call in and let us inspect your battery and if it needs service we are prepared to give it what it needs. If you are through driving for this year let us store your battery, for the winter, where it will receive expert attention. IT Do you play fair with your cir? If you do, you should have it overhauled during the winter months. Call in and get our charges on these jobs All our work is guaranteed, as our mechanics are second to none in the district. BRONCHITIS ,, MIXTURE r r \ ^ CQUGHSCQLDS \BRWCHITIS Results Guaranteed At Ail Druggists H. DOWN & SONS FLESHERTON, ONT. Dominion Government REFUNDING LOAN BONDS Those who were unfortunate in being unable to get any of these Bonds are advised that we are in position to supply a limited number yet. But we must know at once. Bonds now maturing accepted for payment. Ontario Government 5 p.c. Bonds We hold a limited number for sale immediately. PRICE $98.00. W.A. ARMSTRONG FIRST CLASS SECURITIES and INSURANCE S. E. deCudmore - Representative Fletherton Full Line of Hardware For All Purposes W.W.W Nails, Glass and Other Materials Now is the time to buy AV.W.W PUMPS, STOVES, PAINTS, OILS. WASHING MACHINES, PAILS and GRANITE WARE. D. McKILLOP xFLESHERTON, . . ONTARIO