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*â- â- Â»*â-  -â- â- - â-  '4- â- â- â- â- .-('â- r'-'^'i â- â- SV ,-â-  ^l)je %hnmu. Vol. 47; No. 40. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 1938 \V. H THURSTON & SON. Proprietorf Interestitg Trip From I Date of Inquest Glasgow To London Set for March 16 The Graham Car Crash We are pleased to report another letter from Mr. Sam McDonald, who is teaching school at Glasgow, Scot- land, telling of a trip he and Mrs. McDonald enjoyed to London, Eng- land, during the Christmas holidays. The letter follows in part: I have been reading of the heavy snewstorms in Ontario and have seen many pictures of stranded motorists. Scotland, too, has had a taste of real winter. On December 10th we had the heav- iest snowstorm and blizzard that has occurred in the last twenty years. I am quoting a few headlines from the Glasgow newspapers which may be of interest to you: "Scotland's worst shiver for twenty years"; "Buses lost in blizzard on snowbound roads"; "Girl dies in Moorland blizzard"; Sol- 'id salmon found in pools". It was during this time that Scotland exper- ienced its second greatest rail disast- er in which 35 lives were lost. The storm brought much trouble to farmers and shepherds in, that many sheep were buried several feet under the snow. As long as the snow- drift remains porous on the surface, the sheep are able to survive a snow- burial for several days. In searching for them the shepherd pushes his stick into the hole and allows his dog to sniflp at the hole; if the dog begins to dig the shepherd knows he has made a strike. Somewhere beneath is a sheep awaiting rescue. Rain soon cleared the snow away and today, January 23, is like a spring day. The grass is as green as in summer; the sheep and cattle are out on pasture and the "midge", some- what like the mosquito, has made its appearance. Motored To London December 24, we left Glasgow to motor to London a distance of 402 miles. Near the English border we passed through Ecclefechan, where Thomas Carlyle, the great writer, and Gretna Green were born, and where marriages are performed over the an- vil. This place became famous many years ago when English law^ forbade runaway marriages and as a result couples flocked here often pursued by irate parents. In late years it has become commercialized and many attempts have been made to make such marriages illegal. The priest in charge answered my many questions concerning his work and he seemed quite disappointed ov- er his last marriage. Upon my ask- ing if it had been an elopement he said, "No the groom was 68." Most of the marriages are performed at night and since the New Year, Gretna has been particularly busy. An Elaborate Christmas When we entered England we not- iced more elaborate preparations for Christmas. Shops were gayly decor- ated and almost everyone was carry- ing a holly wreath. Fowl of all kinds hung in front of the butcher shops, almost completely hiding the walls. These consisted of ducks, geese, tur- keys, pheasants, grouse and pigeons. The road in Northern England leads over a long hill which is part of the Pennine chain. This is barren, deso- late country and very sparsely i)opu- lated, but, as usual in such places, sheep are plentiful. They are the only animal able to get a suitable liv- ing. We spent Christmas Eve in Don- caster, which was a blaze of coloured lights. Bands of singers going from house to house seemed to me to create (Continued on page 8) A coroner's jury has set March 16 as the date for a hearing into the deaths of Miss Jean Graham, Flesh- erton, and Tulbert Graham, Eugenia, victims of a fatal head-on crash on No. 10 Highway, northwest of Shel- burne on Monday last. Still confined to Lord Dufferin hos- pital recovering from extensive in- jury, are Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Graham, Clarksburg, and Mrs. Cardwell Gra- ham, Eugenia, who, it was thought by attending physicians wouldn't be able to testify at the hearing unless it was put off for some time. The jurj-, ordered by Coroner Dr. C. I. Scott, viewed the boaies. Com- posing the jury are C. F. Jeffers, foreman; R. A. Marshall, E. H. Sproule, J. A. McMillan, D. J. Torrie, George Cameron, A. H. Woodland, and D. T. Baltzer. Authorities stated that no infor- mation pertaining to the cause of the fatality had been obtained as yet from the surviving passengers in the ill-fated Graham car, which was al- most demolished. Shown above is the motor car be- longing to Edward A. Graham of Collingwood Township and the trans- port of J. Cope and Son, Toronto, after they had come into collison on I No. 10 Highway, about two miles south of Corbetton on Monday of last 1 week, resulting in the death of Miss Jean Graham, a well-known practical nurse, and Bert Graham, both Eugenia. of Ken Stewart 111 and line, Mr. Ken Stewart, son of Mr Mrs. John Stewart, West back underwent an operation in Owen Sound hospital where he was nished at midnight on Sunday suflFering from a severe attack of appendicitis. The operation was performd at 2 a.m. Monday, immediately after arrival at the hospital. The case was a ser- ious one and had to be hurried owing to the delay in getting to the operat- ing room. The latest word was that the result would not be known until this Wednesday evening when we trust the news will be favorable. Ken is one of our very finest young men and his condition is deplored by a host of friends. Brooks - McKewan A very pretty wedding took place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. McKewan, 233 Harvie Avenue Toronto when their fourth daughter Isobel was united in marriage to Mr. Edward L. Brooks eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Brooks with Rev. E. Baker otficiating. The bride attired in white liberty satin and corsage of talisman roses entered the prettily decorated living room on the arm of her father, while Mr. Carl Gleiser played the wedding march. The bridesmaid. Miss Eleanor Wynne, niece of the bride, wore cor- onation red taffeta and carried pink and white caniations. Mr. Jim Ban- non, formerly of Proton Station and chum of the groom, acted as best man, a sister of the bride sang "1 love you truly." The guests about forty in number then sat down to the wedding dinner which was served by the four sisters of the bride. The bride's, mother received in navy blue georgette with white mums and the groom's mother in navy georgette over floral crepe with pink gardenias. After the toa.sts and congratulations to the young couple the evening was spent in danJIing. The bride and groom will make their home in To- ronto. The young couple have been entertained at several showers among which was one by the employees of the Coca Cola Company with whom the groom is employed. Canada Not Involved in Foreign Policy (By Miss A. C. .Macphail, M. P.) The minds of all Caiiaiiians has been concentrating this week on the break in the British Cabinet and the result- ing change in foreign policy. Sevoi-nl efforts were made in the Canadian House of Commons to ascertain what effect such action would have on C.m- adian foreign policy. Were we con- sulted ? Are we involved ? Mr. Mac- kenzie King was very cautious in re- plying, but did say that we were not consulted. That is reason for grati- tude. We are, then, not committed to British foreign policy. More and more, it looks like every nation for itself, making the best possible arrangement â€" not that I think Great Britain has. But, if Can- ada is to be realistic in her defence policy, then we must have consulta- tion with the government of the Unit- ed States as to methods of defending the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. If it is to be a defence of the neighborhood, then let's consult the neighbors. A Near Conflagration There was a fire scare in town ear- ly Tuesday morning when smoke was found issuing from the basement of the co-operative store. The fire alann was not sounded and the fire was ex- j tinguished without difficulty. Had it j not been noticed in time by Mrs. E. Henry it would have been a very ser- ious matter. It started by hot ashes. Dundalk Trappers Capture Trophy Last Thursday night the Dundalk Trappers proved themselves worthy of holding the McDougall Trophy when they defeated Ceylon by 3-1 in the second game of the Semi-Pro finals. The Trappers lost only one game dur- ing the season and that to Proton. The game was fast and cleanly play- ed throughout with only a few pen- alties being handed out by Boyd. ************ **** * * * * ******************* * ***** * ***** 'f-^ %>r WhetlU| Fan«rm] Chapal lED and SYMPATHETIC PERSONAL SERVICB YOU PAY LESS THAN flM.M - 'For Complete Fnneral or More NO I^ki^A CHARGE FOR THE USE OP OUR CHAPEL BATES & MADDOCKS ~ 12 4 Avenue Road, TORONTO Night or Day Phone: Klng^date 4344-8466 The drouth area of Western Can- ada occupied the House for a whole day. Mr. Coldwell made a carefully prepared speech on the need of com- petent engineers studying the spread- ing desert of the West, with a view to the feasibility of irrigation. He did not think these engineers should be from government departments, where they could not but be influenced by political considerations; but, rather, should be eminent engineers who have dealt with similar problems in other countries in collaboration with out- standing Canadian engineers. Should such a group of experts ad- vise irrigation, deriving the water from the rivers that flow across the prairies, Mr. Cokhvell thought that a gigantic project should be gotten under way. Some engineers have estimated that it would cost $400,000,- 000 but, as he pointed out, the relief in that area has already cost one- quarter of that amount and nothing constructive accomplished. If the waters wandered as far as some of the speakers who followed Mr. Coldwell did, no irrigation scheme would be necessary at all. Denton Massey, handsome, but pale, after his attack of pneumonia, told he House what a patriot he was (among other things) and, thus en- couraged, Mr. Finn of Halifax regaled the members with a somewhat detail- ed account of his adventures in the South -African war. And, when called to order by the Speaker for wander- ing so far from the oi'iginal subject, he pointed out that he hadn't wand- ered any further than Denton Massey jand was allowed to proceed; but, in conclusion apologized for them both. Something is being done toward re- claiming the arid district and the Minister, Mr. Crerar, dealt largely with that, but seemed little disposed toward the larger idea. At least, on the subject of irriga- tion, the Minister was on "home ground," but he floundered badly when dealing with the estimates har. ing to do with the observatories â€" time weather, astrologers, earthquakes and what-not. Mf. Bennett in a genial mood, was teasing Mr. Crerar. After holding forth, learnedly, on astronomy and astronomical equipment, he said "Will the Minister just look into this himself " To which Mr. Crerar replied: "I had it in mind to get a little better acquainted with the work of the obsrr\'a*^ory during the coming (Continued on Page 4) Infant Son Passes Suddenly In Toronto On Sunday afternoon, February 20, at the Sick Children's Hospital, Burt- on Kenneth, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. McKee, aged eight months passed away after an illness of about two weeks. He leaves his father, mother and sister Ruth to mourn the loss of a darling baby. The funeral service was held from his parents' home at 434 Harvie .\ve., Toronto, at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Febru- ary 22, by Rev. Kelnian of Fairbank Presbyterian Church with interment in Prospect cemetery. The floral tributes consisted of pillow from fath- er, mother and Ruth; wreath from Sadie; spray from aunts and uncles: Mr. and Mrs. John W. McKee and spray from Mrs. W. Simmons; spray from Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Plantt; spray from Miss Edna MeCallum; sf-ray from Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Plantt; spray from Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Prid- dle; spray from Fairbank Presbyter- ian church, and a wreath from the staff of Crane Limited. The pallbcai-ers were Messrs. Will- iam Carter. William Robinson, Nor- man Hossack and Stephen Drozdow. of Crane Limited. Among the friends from a distance were:. Mr. and Mrs. John W. McKee and Sadie; Mr. and Mrs. John J. Boyce and Florence; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Londry and Mrs. .\rt Wilson all of Maxwell. Card of Thanks Mrs. Bert Gi-aham and family, Eu- genia, desire to extend thanks to all those who expressed their sympathy and extended favors during their time of sorrow in the death of their belor- ed husband and father. Mrs. R. Fisher Dies After Lengthy Illness Mary Jane Simmons, beloved wife of Robert Fisher, passed away at her home in Flesherton, on Thursday, Februaiy 25. at the age of 72 years. Sht> had been in failing health for some time and had been bed-fast since Christmas, having suffered two paralytic strokes. She was married to her sorrowing husband 53 years ago, and had resided in this village during the past nine years. She is survived by five daughters: Mae (Mrs. Chas. Best), Proton; Gertie (Mrs. Marshal! Kerton). Owen Sound; Nellie (Mrs. Chas. McKeehnie), Durham; Lyla (Mrs. Jas. Cargoe), Vandeleur; and Lillian (Mrs. F. Rus- sell). Flesherton. One son, Walter, was killed in the «:reat war. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. F. Chard who resides at Kim' ^rley. There are 26 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The flower-bearers were Walter, Don and Elmer Russell and Ivan Mc- Keehnie. The pallbearers were Messrs. Thos. Fisher, Robt. Fisher, Sam Fisher, Walter Croft, Robert Chard and .\Ibert Blackburn. The flowers were beautiful, mutely speak- ing of the love and respect shown by the donors, and were: a pillow from husband and family : spray 'from the grandchildren; spray from the great grandchildren: spi-ay from Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chard: sheaf from Mr. and Mrs. David Marshall and a spray from the neighbours. Friends from a distance were: Mr. and Mrs. Albert Blackburn; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blackburn, CoUingwood; Mr. and, Mrs. David Marshall, Luck- now; Mr. and Mrs. .\rthur McCly- nient; Mr. Chas McKeehnie, Ruth and Ivan of Durham; Mr. Marshall Ker- ton. Dorothy and Doris of Owen Sound; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Chard of Kimberley. The funeral was held in the Bap- tist church and was conducted by her pastor. Rev. F. .\shton, who took as his text the verse, "Casting all your care upon Him for He careth for you." Mr. .\shton spoke of God's lovo and the grace He gives to help us bear every burden that may fall upon us. The choir sang very tend- erly -He careth for you." The Ben- ediction was pronounced and inter- ment took place in the mortuary chape], Fleshei-ton. Funeral of The Late Miss Jean Graham The funeral of the late Miss Jean Graham, who was fatally injured in a car accident near Corbetton on Mon- day of last week, was held on Wed- nesday afternoon. The remains were brought from Bennett and Richards funeial parlours to the United church here where many friends gathered to show their last respects to the de- ceased. The late Miss Graham was a woman of fine Christian character and was highly esteemed by all who knew her. Rev. Geo. Service of Flesherton conducted the service in the absence of Mr. Elliott. He open- ed his service by repeating, "Let not your hearts be troubled." He took as his text "I say unto you watch" which had much meaning. The flor- al tributes were beautiful and showed tokens of affection for the deceased as well as sympathy for those left to mourn the passing of a loved one. Interment took place in the mortuary chapel in Markdale cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs. A. Cameron, F. Pedlar, D. Williams, J. Campbell, D. Campbell and W. Gord- on. She leaves to mourn her loss one sister, Mrs. T. Hoggard of Thorn- bury, and three brothers, Edgar of the United States, Fred of WalkertoB and Ed. who is in a serious condition in Orangeville hospital. We extend j our deepest sympathy to the family and relatives. ^ We do not know, we cannot tell \ Just what each day will bring. ' So consider well and be prepared To meet the mysteries of death. | f. Mr. Geo. McMaster Buried On Friday HAD WRONG MAN CIvirer aad Oraaa Se«<ta The pr«#ent demand in Southwest- ern Ontario is good for red clover, al- falfa, alsike and sweet elorer, and fair for timothy. Domestic red ckiTer will be supp]anted by imported seed to a great extent this season on account of the scarcity of supply and the price factor. Supply of all seed, except timothy is becoming scarce. Estim- ated quantities still in growers' hands are: Red clover 60,000 lbs.: alfalfa 190,000 lbs: alsike 34,000 lbs; sweet clover 200,000 lbs.; and timothy 876,- 000 lbs. From two different sources believed to be reliable we printeu last week that Fred Irwin of the suburbs nad suffered a broken leg from a fall on the ice. Wednesday afternoon after the paper was out great was our astonishment when we saw Fred in town walking around as spry as ever. He told us that it was his brother Gordon who had had the accident. Gordon is improving nicely at his home. The death of Mr. George Mc- Master occurred at his home, third line, Osprey township, on Wednes- day morning, February 23, after a brief illness. He was taken suddenly ill Tuesday evening with a stroke and d ed six hours later. He was born in Csprey township "3 years ago and resided there throughout his life and was widely known. Forty-two years iiJTo he was united in marriage to li.ss Elizabeth Keast of Minesing. T.iose left to mourn his loss are: his wife and thirteen children namely, Ruth, (Mrs. Chas. Hanley) Eugenia, Laura, ( Mrs. Thos. Stewart) Ceylon; James, Wareham; Walter, Wareham; Susie, (Mrs. C. A. Lewis) Toronto; William and F' 1 at home; Robert, Sta'eetsvil'e: Wra (Mrs. Norman Jonson), Streetsville; Victor, Streets- ville; Clifford, Neil and Hazel at homo. One brother, Robert, Brant- ford, a half brother, Edward Hillock, and a half sister, Rachel (Mrs. D. Gordon), also survive. There are 24 grandchildren. He was a member of St. Mary's Anglican church. Maxwell. The funeral was held from his late residence on Friday afternoon and was largely attended by the many friends of the deceased. The pall- bearers were Messrs. Rjbt. Hill, Geo. Young, Howard Gordon, Louis Hill, David Blakey and James Winters. Rev. Rourke of St. Mary's Anglican Church. Ma.xwell was in charge of the service and his message to those bereft was very comforting and ap- propriate. .\monK those from a distance who attended the funeral were Mr. Robt. McMaster. Wilfred and Verdun of Onondaga, Miss Pearl MsMaster of Markdale, Messrs. Bert and George Keast, Thornton; Mr. D. Keast, Riv- erview; Mr. and Mrs. Angus McDon- ald, Singhampton; Mr. Robert Stew- art and Miss Frances Stewart,Mc- Intyre; Mrs. D. Seeley and Selbie of Dundalk; Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Lewis, Toronto: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mc- Master, Streetsville: and Mr. Victor McMaster, Streetsville. Following the service interment wag made in the new cemetery, Maxwell. Floral tributes were beautiful and expressed the sincere respects of the wide circle of friendn of the deceas- ed. St. Jokn's M\ti Ckurcli ''Worship the Lord in the Bttaaty of HoUneM" *,..'' m. FLESHERTOW ' 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. â€" PuUic Worthip. 12 noon â€" Sunday School. " "*''''^ Monday â€" 8 p.m., Y.P.S. Friday â€" 7 to 9 p.m., Trail Rangers; to 10 p.m., Young Men's Club; 8 p. Choir Practice. CEYLON 1.30 p.m. â€" Sunday School. 2.an p.m. â€" Public Worship Wednesdayâ€" 8 p.m.. Choir Practice. BAPTIST CHURCH R*T. Fred Aahton, Minister SBVICES NEXT SUNDAYâ€" . 10 a.m. â€" Bible School 11a.m. â€" Divine Worship. 7 p.m.â€" Gospel Serrice. :-:i 1 ROCK MILLSâ€" 2 p.m.â€" Bible School. 3 p.m.â€" Divine Worship. '0 Come; Let us Worship the Lord in His Sanctuary."