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El)je /leslj^rliTtt Mmnce. VOL.58; NO. 2 FLESHERTON. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 1938. W. H THURSTON & SON. Proprietor* , . .1 John Lockkurt,^Reefe Of Osprey, Dies John Lockhart, Reeve oi Otprey Township, passed away in the CoU- ingrwood hospital on Sunday after- noon, following an illness of about three weeks. He was 64 years of age. The late Mr. Lockhart was a man «f sterling qualities and had many warm friends who were shocked at the news of his sudden passing. His condition was not regarded as serious he was at the hospital for observa- tion and rest, but on Friday he suf- fered a relapse and gradually grew weaker, with death coming on Sun- day. He served Osprey Town- ship well and with distinction for about 14 years, first as councillor, then Deputy-Reeve and was on his fourth term as Reeve of the munici- pality. With his kindly disposition and quiet manner he made warm friends wherever he went. Decfased was bom in Mulmur town- ship and came to Osprey 30 years ago, settling on the fourth line, east of Mclntyre. He was married to Miss Alice Coe, who survives, and to them were bom four sons: Roy of New- market, John residing on a farm be- side his father, Russell of Toronto and Clarence of Singhampton. He also leaves two brothers and one sis- ter; Robert of Singhampton, Matthew of Dunedin and Myrtle (Mrs. J. Hunt) of Lavender. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon of this week. Service was held in Badgeros church at 2.30 p.m., with interment taking place in the Badgeros cemetery. Flesherton W.I. Flesherton W. I. met at the home of Mrs. Boyd on Wednesday of last week, with 18 ladies answering the roll call. Programs for the coming year were distributed. Mrs. Thos. Brady, the local leader, had her class present and displayed the dresses made by the girls. Mrs. Cargoe gave short papers on health, the heart and good advice. The following ladies were appointed as delegates to attend the District meeting at Cedarville on June 16th: Mrs. Inkster, Mrs. Cargoe, Mrs. Mc- Clean, Mrs. Brady and Mrs. Dargavel. The meeting was closed with the Na- tional Anthem. PupilsDid Well A large number from this district attended the musical festival at Owen Sound last week and quite a number of the boys and girls took part in the various classes in competition. AVhile not all of them received prizes every one gave of their best and next year may see some of them coming out on top. Following are those who re- ceived silver medals: Blanche Walker, 2nd place for piano solo under 8 years of age. Evelyn McTavish, 2nd place for piano solo, under 9 years of age. Burton- Talbot, 2nd place in boys' vocal solo 8 years and under. Lois Sparks. 2nd place in girls' vocal solo, 8 years and under. Genevieve Milne, 2nd place in girls' vocal solo, 10 years and under. The Flesherton public school took part in the chorus for one and two room schools, but did not receive any prize. This was the first year for musical instruction in the school and next year they should do better. S. S. Coof entioD (By our Vandeleur corr.) Arr^n^^ementa have been completed for the annual Sunday School Con- vention for Artemesia, Markdale and Flesherton to be held in St. John's United Church, Flesherton, on Mon day, June 13th, afternoon and even- ing. Rev, E. R. McLean, general secre- tary of the Ontario Religious Edu- cational Council will address both sessions and also conduct the round- table conference. Rev. Stanley El- liott, a former Toronto and Owen Sound pastor and an overseas chap- lain during the Great ',War will speak in the evening on the subject "Chris- tain means of working for world peace." Mrs. Hardy, who speaks in the afternoon, comes highly recom- mended as a children's worker. A feature of the afternoon will be the division into groups for discus- sion led by the department superin- tendents. The executive has made every effort to provide an excellent programme and trusts that the con- vention will be well attended. The executive also urges that delegates be appointed as they wish every school in the district to be represent- ed at the convention. Miss Macphail Unable To Write Popular Letters A letter from Miss Agnes Mac- phail, M.P., on Monday informs us that she is still under the care of a doctor and is unable to write her weekly review of Parliament. We all hope that Miss Macphail will be quickly restored to health and be able to resume her writing which was eagerly read by her constituents. ♦She returned to her Parliamentary duties on May 24th after an absence of four weeks but finds she is yet unable to carry on the work with ease. Presentation To Mrs. Edgar Betts by Maxwell W. A. Mrs. Edgar Betts of Flesherton was a regular worker of the Max- well United Church Woman's Assoc- iation prior to moving to Flesherton and at the meeting on Thursday last she was presented with an electric toaster. Mrs. Jos. Wright read the following address while Mrs. John Stephen presented the gift: Dear Mrs. Betts,â€" We the W.A. of Maxwell wish to thank you for your great help to us in the years gone by. It is a year ago today since you have been with us and we certainly have missed you. Never- theless we hope you will always have an interest in us and visit us in the summer months. We wish to present you with this electric toaster in memory of your active service with us. Signed The Woman's Association of Maxwell United Church. QUINTS ON VIEW TWICE A DAY THIS SUMMER The Board of Guardians of the Dionne quintuplets decided at a meet- ing last week the children would be on view before the public twice a day this summer, starting May 23rd. Providing the health of the four- year-old girls remains good, it was announced, they will be on view at their home in Callander, about ten miles south of North Bay. from 9.30 until lO.OO a.m.. and from 3.00 until 3.30 p.m. daily. ♦•i n <ifi n ii nn iii f *«**^*« f »»i»»»«t»ii nmo »*i> FvMiml CkaiMi DIGNIFIED and SYMPATHETIC PERSONAL SBRVICS Whethei II YOl H.VY LESS THAN $100.00 I For CvmpltU FviMral 1 or Morv NO EXTRA CHARGE VOR THE USE OP OUR CHAPEL BATES & MADDOCKS 12 4 Avenue Road, TORONTO Night or Day Phone: Klnrsdate 4S44-S4SC Cointy CoQBcils Form Association Warden H. A. McCauley attended a meeting in Hamilton on Tuesday of last week which had the ultimate aim of forming an association of the County Councils of Ontario. Nine counties were invited and each had a representative present The aim of the association will be to reduce taxation, standardize the rules and regulations for county works and in- stitutions and to set a basis for equalized assessment throughout the counties. Warden McCauley was appointed chairman and with a committee of six members will draft the rules of procedure for a meeting of all the County Councils of Western Ontario to be held the latter part of July In either Kitchener or London. The Association of the County Councils of Ontario will definitely be a non-political organization and will not be controlled by any government. They will also attempt to stop the stampeding of County Councils by offering of subsidies ^nd rebates by the various governments. 58th Paymeot The Advance had a happy re-union with an- old subscriber on Wednesday afternoon of last week, when Mr. Jos. Allison of Toronto called while passing through on a visit to his son near Maxwell. Mr. Allison was keep- ing hotel at Maxwell fifty-seven years ago when he heard that a paper was being started in Flesherton. He sub- scribed for the first issue on June 1, 1881, and has been a regular reader since that time. On Wednesday he again subscribed for another year on exactly the same date as the first issue, his 58th payment. To see Mr. Allison hale and hearty at eighty-six years of age was a great delight to us. None of his fac- ulties are in the least dimmed and he is as interesting a conversationalist as ever. We hope that Mr. Allison will have many more years in which to observe the wonders of this worW. Preventing Farm Fires It is well known that in Canada every year losses due to farm fires amount to an enormous sum, yet in many cases the damage to a certain extent might have been minimized or prevented by simple precaution- ary measures. One precaution is not to put wet or uncured hay in barns, nor to put dry hay in bams that have leaky roofs. It is also risky to smoke in or around these buildings. With re- gard to electric equipment, it is dangerous to use fuses of too great amperage and no article should be used in place of a fuse. Care should be taken to see that lightning rods remain properly grounded, and de- fective electrical wiring should be repaired promptly. The use of kerosene or gasoline to kindle fires or quicken slow fires has been responsible not only for many fires but also for many deaths on fanns and just because there has never been a fire on the farm, it is dangerous to neglect precautions under the belief that the buildings will never take fire. Insurance gives an unwarranted sense of security but insurance cannot give compen- sation for all the financial losse.s and it cannot replace loss of life. E.xtreme care should always be tak- en in handling and using gasoline. The gasoline containei-s should be tightly closed, painted a bright red, and labelled gasoline. Chimneys are one of the most com- mon causes of farm house fires, so that periodically the chimneys should be examined, tested for cracks, and cleaned regularly. A good chemical Ifre Extinguisher, or a pail kept in readiness for the purpose where the water supply is handy, is n ready precaution to put out small fires before they get beyond con- trol. Where it is possible, however small the community, a fire depart- ment should be organiied and the work not left unorganiced to the ever-willing efforts of neighbours. Mr. Alex. McMHlien Died Suddenly Sunday Death came suddenly on Sunday evening to Mr. Alexander Stewart McMuUen of the east backline, Arte- mesia, when he passed away suddenly while doing his work around the barn. Although he had not been in the best of health he had been able to do his own work and apparently did not feel any worse than usual that even- ing. He and Mrs. McMullen had been visiting at Ceylon with his sister and were late in airiving horne. Mrs. Mc- Mullen had been assisting him and nad taken the milk to the house while Mr. McMullen was to take the cows to the pasture. Not hearing the sound of the bell she investigated and found her husband lying on the ground in the barn yard with life extinct. Mr. McMullen was 65 years of age a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. David McMullen, and was born on the farm on which he resided his entire life. He was married t^ Miss Mary Chard, who survives, together with two daughters Minnie (Mrs. Charles Mc- Dermid) residing near Owen Sound, and Elizabeth (Mrs. Lome Sharp) of the east backline, A.rtemesia. He also leaves to mourn one sister, Mrs. Martin Teeter, of Ceylon. The late Mr. McMullen was highly respected and a splendid citizen of his native township. He was of a a quiet nature and a good neighbor and friend. His passing is regretted by a large circle of friends. He was a member of St. John's United Church. The funeral is taking place this Wednesday afternoon, with service at his late residence at 2 o'clock p.m. Interment will take place in Flesher- ton Cemetery. Osprey 's Keeve Dies JOHN LOCKHART John Loc'ihart, four times Reeve of Osprey Township, who died in the C 'Hngwooil hospital on Sunday, and whoe funeral took place Tuesday afternoon, with interment in Badgeros Cemetery. SWINE CLUB MET On Friday evening. May 20, about twenty members of the Honeywood Swine Club accompanied by the gov- ernment grader of the Co-operative Plant at Barrie and the agricultural representative visited the members of the Springhill Swine Club whose sows have qualified for advanced registry namely; Ross Stevens of Flesherton, A. E. Weppler of Priceville and Ell- wood Stevens of Flesherton. Mr. M. W. Chepeswik gave an interest- ing talk on the merits of pure bred stock. Great interest was displayed by members of the Club. All young sows were bought at profitable prices for the producers. Electrocuitd M Work Leighton Milligan, 39, brother of Mr. Howard Milligan of Flesherton, was electrocuted at Cookstown on Tuesday morning. He had been in- stalling a lightning arrester in front of the Cookstown United Church and was working on a 4,000 volt circuit about 20 feet from the ground, when he came in contact with a live wire and received the full force of the shock. His body remained in contact with the wires for an hour before aid was sent from Barrie and he was re- leased. Life was then extinct. He was a married man and was em- ployed by the Cookstown Utilities. Mr. Howard Milligan left at once for his home at Cookstown. The fun- eral will take place Thursday after- noon. Much sympathy is felt for Mr. Milligan in the loss of his only brother. Special Services Held ] In St. John's Chorch On Sunday moining the regular service in St. John's United Church was taken by the Young Men's Club with Mr. E. Button in charge. The choir was composed of members oi the Club assisted by Mr. H. Eubank and with Miss L. Pallett at the or- gan. Mr. Oscar McKee rendered a beautiful comet solo. Mr. Hutton took as his text "They are all dead who sought the young child's life." He pointed out how Christ triumphed over all obstacles with which he was confronted from birth. He also show- ed how the world, Europe anl Asia in particular, has drifted in the past eighteen hundred yeais from Christ- ianity towards Nationalism. Messrs. Emery Fisher and Earl Johnson as- sisted Mr. Hutton in the pulpit. The Club also took the afternoon service at Ceylon church. The evening service was taken by the W.M.S. when they presented the pageant "Lady Joanne." The open- ing exercises were conducted by Mrs. Cargoe with Mrs. W. H. Thurston and Mrs. .Armstrong assisting. The pageant, although short, was inter- esting and well given. Those who took, part were Mrs. E. Henry, Mrs. C. R. Chappie Mrs. F. W. Duncan and Mrs. W. L Henry. .\fter the pageant Mrs. Jos. McKee took the pulpit and gave a very in- teresting address on mission wn'-k in the West. She related how the de- pression had hit the West and how the missionary societies were striv- ing to keep going despite hard times. The bales sent by various organiza- tion in the East were evenly dis- tributed regardless of race or nation- ality. She also mentioned how hard it was to communicate with the moth- ers and fathers who could speak very little English thus all that was said was translated by the children. Mrs. McKee gave a very interesting and well prepared address which was thoroughly enoyed by all who were present. Eckhardt â€" MaoDonald The marriage of Miss Mary Mac- Donald of Toronto, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alex. MacDonald of Priceville, to Mr. John James Eck- hardt. younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eckhardt of Priceville, took place on Saturday, May 28th, in To- ronto, Rev. J. R. Balsam, minister of Dovercourt Baptist church, perform- ing the ceremony. The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Mr. Malcolm MacDonald of Porcupine. Miss Isabelle MacMillan and Kenneth Park attended the bride and groom. Dinner was served at the Scholes Hotel. The happy couple left on a honey- moon trip to Hamilton and Beams- ville and on their return will reside on the groom's farm in Glenelg. Crushed To Death Cecil Potts, 36, a steel worker, was crushed to death in the shipyards at CoUingwood on Monday, a few hours after his wife had given birth to a son. Potts, one of a gang of work- men placing a bulkhead in position on a ship under construction, was crushed beneath the steel bulkhead. It is be- lieved an iron lug broke when the heavy plate was being raised by a erane. It came crashing to the ground. Several of the workmen leaped clear but Potts was caught. His body was horribly mangled. Potts, who was born in Osprey, leaves nis wife and five children. W.VrCH STILL GOES AFTER FOUR YEARS IN FIELD Four years ago this spring Albert Barber, who worked for Andrew Case- more on his farm .south of Wingham, lost his employer's watch while work- ing in the field. A search at that time failed to locate the missing time piece. On Tuesday of last week, Mr. Ca,semore, while ploughing, turned up the long lost watch. The ring and hour hand were missing, but other- wise the watch was undamaged, and after winding it up, it started ticking off ti»e minutes again, none the worse of its long exposure. NEW M.\RKERS HAVE BEEN SELECTED Ontario's 1939 car markei"s will have white numerals on a black back- ground and will be of the new "spec- trulite" construction furnishing un- usual vision by night. They will be made as usual at the Ontario Re- formatory at Guelph and will cost $20,000 more than plates of ordinary design and make. When they will be placed on sale has not been de- termined, as the present 1938 mark- ers are good until -â- Vpril 1, 1939. The 19.39 choice was made at Queen's Park recently after members of the Cabinet, headed by Premier Hepburn, had viewed an exhibition of several proposed plates. No New Courses I-ue to the indefinite arrangements for the teaching of household science ; nd manual training in Ontario high schools the Board of the local high school has decided that it will not go ahead with the introduction of the above courses for next term. Con- siderablo changes would have to be made to conform to the regulations for accommod.it'on for the subjects that would mei. 1 an outlay of a con- siderable amount, besides securing qualified teachers. The Board feels that the time has not yet come when these subjects could be economically taught in the small high schools. It remains to be seen what course the Department of Education will pursue in having manual training and household science taught in the smaller centres. ENGAGEMENT Card of Thanks Card of Thanks Curd of Thank* We wish te thank our many friends who 9« kindly remembered me with flowers while in Owen Sound hospital and also for the many acts of kind- ness to myself and family during my illness. â€" Alex. Carruthers. I wish to thank all my friends for the many acts of kindness and grifts ol8 flowers and treats while I was in the hospital at Orangeville and at my home. They will always be re- membered with a gratefal heart. Mrs. G. C. Graham. Women use mirrors to see whether their faces arc clean and men use towels for the same purpose. Mrs. Wm. Gibson wishes to thank all her friends for their many acts of kindness and for letters, gifts and flowers sent to her during her stay in a Toronto hospital and at her home. Mrs. .A.ddie .\lexander announces the engagement of her younger daughter, Barbara .A.lberta Jean, to Mr. Joseph Hubert Rennick, yonugest son of Mrs. and the late James Ren- nick of Orangeville, the wedding to take place the middle of June. MARRIED SMITH-HAYNES â€" At the United Church Parsonage, Markdale, on Thursday. May 2(>th, 1938, by the Rev. H. S. Warren. Mrs. Ann Haynes to Newton Smith, both of the Town- ship of Euphrasia. Sign in a bargain store: "Don't go somewhere else and 0et cheated. â€" Come here.* BAPTIST CHURCH (Rev. Fred Ashton, Minister) SERVICES NEXT SUNDAYâ€" 10 a.m.â€" Bible School. 11 a.m. â€" Divine Worship. ROCK MILLSâ€" 2 p.m. â€" Bible School. 3 p.m. â€" ^Divine Worship. 'O Oome; Let us Worship the Lori In Hh Sanctnary." BORN ADAMS â€" In Artemesia on Sun- day, June 6th, to Mr. and Mrs. David W. Adams, a daughter. St. Jokn'sUniteiiCkarch Rev. G. R. Serrice, Put«r nVorskip the LonI in the Beaaty •f HoHncw* «*] FIFSHERTON 11 a.m. antffiakâ€" Public Worship. 12 noon â€" Sunday Silwol. Mondayâ€" 8 p.m., T.P.S. ' Fridayâ€" 7 to 9 p.m.. Trail Rangers; 8 to 10 p.m.. Young Men's Club; 8 p. m.. Choir Practice. CEYLON 2.00 p.m. â€" Sunday School. S.OO p.m.â€" Public Worship. Wednesday â€" 8 p.m.. Choir P t a e t lf,