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I ^ 1^ f â- A J ft i > ^ 1 ^^ â- 4 '^^ IJhje /lefiljietltf n A^tianc^ VoL 58; No. 45 FLESHERTON, WEDNESDAY. APRIL 5, 1939 W. H. THURSTON & SON, Proprietort High School Commtincoinent Is Bemg Held To-Night Commeneement exercises will be held to-night in Flesherton High School when a varied program of songs, dances and boys' tumbling will be griven, also the presentation of' di- plomas, crests and scholarships will be made. A modem comedy play en- titled "NelUe McNab" will be aresent- ed. The special speaker for the even- mg will be Miss Agnes Macpbail, M.P. Admission 25c and 16c. ROUND TRIP Rail Bargains MARCH 31-APRIL 1 from FLESHERTON to CHICAGO 112.75 DETROIT $6.15 WINDSOR $6.15 Similar low fares from nearby points GOING â€" First train from Toronto at 5.25 PJ». March 31 RETURNâ€" Last train from Detroit 3.06 ajn. and &om Chicago 11.59 p.m. April 4 Onanlt Agrata _ Aak for Handbill CANADIAN PACIFIC Snow Covers Boxes <By Victoria Comers Corr.) We are sorry that our budget was late last week but of course we can blame it on the mail carrier or the roads. Mr. Harold Badgerow, who has been drawing the mail all winter for Mr. Russell Irwin, must be a good sport for he has been playing a game all winter with the government snow plow. The game is entitled "Find the Mail Box" and Harold has always won. The game consisted of three contestants, the snow plow which had no rules whatever to govern it in regard to mail boxes; the box holder who worked with one eye and one ear on his work as he had to watch for the snow plow in order to get his mail box shovelled out by delivery time. Mr. Albert Stinson had four or five steps shovelled up to his box when presto, the plow came along and covered all up ag^ain. 'We hope this game will soon be finished now. LADY BANK April 3rd and still it is cold, back- ward weather with more snowflakea falling today than there are birds fluttering about the lanes. Mrs. Jack Graham is taking treat- ment in a Toronto hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Semple were unable to buck the snow dritfs to Kimberley on Sunday and were forced to turn back at Wm. Gordon's. Eotering Ike Ministry Misa Alice Armstrong of Flesher- ton_ daU3;hter of Rev. A. E. and Mrs. Armstrong of Meaford, has offered herself for the ministry in the United Church of Canada and on Sunday ev- ening preached to a large audience in St. John's Church. Her applica- tion for the ministry has been signed by the Official Board of the church. Her subject was particularly well iiandled and her pleasing personality brought words of praise from the congregation. Alice has one year in Arts Course to complete in Toronto Qniversity, followed by three years theological course before her ordina- tion can take place. The many friends she has made in Flesherton whUe residing here for the past sev- eral years wish her the greatest suc- cess in her chosen field of religious service. JOHN A. 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AMI* 9 Apn Wukm May Be FoTMLitlfeM $79.95 lime paymeats may lit amuiKed Bennett & Richards Home FumiaKcrs FLESHBRTON Phone 78 We Deliver At the residence of his daugKter, Mrs. Lome Goodfellow of Nobleton, the death occurred on Sunday of John A. Beaton of Glenelg Township in his sixty-third year. The deceased had spent practically his entire -life in Glenelg Township. He was a son of Donald and Betsy Beaton and was bom on the family homestead and continued to make his home there. Last October he sold his farm and with his wife he moved to Nobleton to live with his daughter. Besides his widow, who was form- erly Minnie McLauchlan, a family of five daughters survive, namely, Muriel (Mrs. Robt. Caldwell) of Toronto; Jean (Mrs. Homer Tuck) of Toronto; Miss Betty of Toronto; Mary (Mrs. Lome Goodfellow of Nobleton; and Miss lona of Muskoka. The deceased was laid to rest at Durham. Received Judgment Trevor Thompson was granted judg- fment by Judge Morley at Owen Sound I on Saturday for the sum of $475 and I costs, but in event of appeal, the ver- dict was to read $1,275 and costs, as I plaintiff had already secured insur- ance of |750 from the insurers. The Township of Artemesia was defendant in the case. ^The report in the Sun- Times says: The court held that by reason of a large and dangerous hole twenty-five feet from the north of a certain bridge on the Valley Road, the plaintiff, hav- ing no previous knowledge of the road, suffered the entire loss of his truck on which was five cords of wood. It was found that the road was out of repair, and that the Council had knowledge of it through its over- seer at least a year before the ac- cident, and that by reason of notoriety of this dangerous hole, which existed two years prior to the accident, know- ledge of same was also implied so far as the Township of Artemesia wns concerned. The court also found that Thompson was not guilty of negligence contrib- uting to the accident, twenty to twen- ty-five miles per hour being not an excessive rate of speed at which to travel on a road, which was otherwise in good condition. After a slight fall of snow on De- cember 27th. 1937, the plaintiff came upon this hole suddenly and the sud- den jar caused a backfire and in a few momentsT the truck was in flames. W. D. Henry, K.C., was counsel for the plaintiff, and 'W. E. Harris of Markdale for the defendants. Progress of Band Fifteen boys and girls have stated that they are ready to form to neu- clus of a junior band in Flesherton, when they took ofTicial consent to the organizer of the band on Monday. This is a splendid start, and enthus- iasm for a band has been displayed by students, parents and many others in the village. Mr. Kowbottom, the organizer, will be in town this Wed- nesday to interview the parents and explain the cost of the venture and any other information required. There are a number of instnunents in town that w«n ufled in the old citiBena' hand in operation h«re yean ago, in- clndinc two drama, that can be used after rcpairt hnve been rande to them, therdqr cuttinir down the coats con- sidnnbly. In laat wvek'a iaaae we gaTe the taftmnation that the High School Board wa;^ behiy inl e r r fe wed with a view of spMMorittg the band^ This was not correct as the- delegation interviewed the Public School Board to secnre consent to visit the sdiool in an effort to reach all the children. Seven young people from the public and eight from the high school, ia- ctuding three ?irls, announce their willingness to form the band. JOHN A. DAVIS Reeve of Artemesia and Warden of Grey County Rev. Service Accepts A tail lodamikon Rev. Geo. R. Service, pastor of St. John's United Church, announced on Sunday that he had received a call from Zion United Church, Hamilton, which he has accepted. His new dut- ies will commence the first Sunday in July. Rev Service came to Flesh- erton in 1936 from Kapuskasing and his splendid efforts in building up the church life in three years with us nave been marked with success. He has accomplished splendid results in young peoples' work, a work which will receive a great deal of attention in his new field of service. During his pastorate in Flesherton one hund- red and forty new members were re- ceived into the church, both here and at Ceylon, most of them being yoimg people. 'While the official board of St. John's Church and others are very sorry to have Rev. and Mrs. Service leave here, they recognize the fact that his ability warrants his entering a larger field where his talents will be useful in furthering the gospel, to which he has dedicated as his li*e work. He will leave many warm friends in Flesherton who wish him well. Old Boys' Officers The Toronto committee of Flesher- ton Old Boys' and Girls' .Association held its annual election of officers at Belvin Hall, 245 College Street, on Wednesday evening of last week, March 29th, and a most enthusiastic gathering was present. Following are the officers elected: President â€" J. .A. LeGarf. 1st Vice-Pres. â€" R. Maddocks. 2nd Vice-Pres. â€" Mrs. A. Houdcn. Secretary â€" Burton E. Field. Tfeasul'er â€" Dr. F. W. Murray. .\sst. Sec. â€" C. J. Croissley. Executive Committee â€" Mrs. E- Phillips, Mrs. R. Maddocks. W. B. Petch, R. J. Blackburn, Mrs. J. Mc- Cowell, R. Brodif, Miss Dell Thurston, A. C. LeGard, R. Cornfield, Roy Mc- Cauley, Hilliard LeGard, Harold Best. Baptist Church Notes Miss I. Peever of the Upper Canada Tract Society was the special speaker in the local Baptist Church last Sun- day morning and her address was greatly appreciated. Mr. E. Hutton of the High School staff was the speaker at Rock Mills and the con- gregation was greatly pleased with his message. Mr. George Armstrong kindly conveyed Mr. Hutton there with his car. The pastor is vecy grateful to these young people fM their services last Sunday. Next Sunday there will be Easter serrkes at both chorchee, ba|b no night services. In the afternoon at Rock MUlB Mr. Ben Ranley wiU be the soloist. The pnator will give speeiaT Saster l aessa g es . A cordial welcome Is extended to all. They say that Usstng spreads di- sease â€" weU you have to die sometime. FLESHERTON DANCEâ€" APRIL U Harry Parker and hia Swing Band of O'^n Sound wftl procvide music for a- dance in the Fraternal Hall, Flesh- ton on Friday, April 14th. Come and have' a good time. Mrs. Heary Wright Maxwell community mourns the passing of one of its most highly es- teemed residents, Mrs. Henry Wright, whose death on March 19th brought sorrow to a great number of rela- tives and friends. The late Mrs. Wright was a daugh- ter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Henderson and was bom at Speed- side seventy-two years ago. At the age of ten she moved with her par- ents to the 3rd line of Osprey. Fifty years ago she became the wife of Mr. Henry 'Wright who predeceased her by ten years. Her early married life was spent at Wareham and in 1920 the family moved to the fourth line of Osprey where they have since resided. Deceased was of a most cheerful disposition and even during her ill- ness she bore her suffering with for- titude. At all times she was very thoughtful for the comfort of those who were with her. In the midst of those who knew her there will al- ways remain the memory of a smile and a loving friend who gave freely her sympathy and help wherever it was possible. Those left to mourn the loss of a loving mother are: Lillian (Mrs. Fred Taylor), Portlaw; Ella (Mrs. Norman Stevenson), Shelburne; Elmer, Owen Sound; Kenneth of Berkeley and Em- erson and Vem of Ma.xwell. The funeral service was held fi-om her late home at Maxwell on Monday, March 21st, and was conducted by. Rev. G. R. Service of Flesherton. The pallbearers were: Messrs. John Stephen, Roy Fenwick, Lance Brown- ridge, John Broderick, John Hargrave ind George Morrison. The floral tributes were: a pillow from the family, sprays from Mr. and Mrs. .A.ngus Morrison, Black Knights Organization, Owen Sound, and the Ladies' Lodge, Owen Sound. The flower bearersâ€"were: Messrs. Stanley and Clifford Taylor, grand- sons, and Mr. Wilfred Inkster of Wareham. An AprO Fool Joke (By Victoria (Vomers Corr.) Friday evening a number from No. 10 Highway were spending the even- ing at Mr. Elmo Stevens' in cards and dancing. At twelve o'clock the hostess served a dainty lunch after which the guests sat around enjoying themselves in social chat when sud- denly Elmo rushed in and exclaimed "If you want to see the comet, hurry:'' Nearly everyone nrnde a rush for the door. Cushions flew and chairs were overturned in the mad ruah. (7faas. Moore was outside and hurried thenJ' around the comer of the house to see it. When they arrived there they learned it was April 1st. It was rather amusing to the few who, either from lack of curiosity or not wishing to vacate their easy chair, did not follow the crowd, to see the others return somewhat crestfallen. This trick had been suggested to these men by the hostess who had quietly play- ed a similar one on them just before. When the excitement died down the guests began to think that it might be a gentle hint from the host and hostess for them to go home as they had come some time in March and had stayed over until April. Both Elmo and Edna protested that this was not the point and tried to per- suade their guests to remain longer. Constable Engaged Chas. B. McClean was re-elected as Police Constable, etc., and caretaker of the cemetery at a joint meeting of the Flesherton Village Council and the Cemetery Board on Thursday ev- ening last. Tenders had been called for the position and the aboTe was the only one received. The salary will be fifty-five dollars per month, on condition that the Cemetery Board will purchase a power mower for the grass cutting, which has been vaAet consideration for some time. Besides befaag Constable, Mr. McClean's duties are many and occupy a man foil time. He is caretalrer of the town property, sanitary inspector, school attendance nflNcer, keeps the streets clean and in fact does any other work required by the Council and Cemetery Board fnm time to time. Why the bagpipe player alwafs walks briskly as he play!< is now ex- plained ,by ore of them. * A moving target is always harder to hit. Invited to Flesherton The two congregations of Ceylon and ijt. John's Umted Churches met tor a cungregatiunal meetmg Sunday uignc Co lace tne question of secur- ing a successor to itev. Geo. R. Ser- vice who wUi be leaving at the end ui' June. AXter covering the field of possi- bilities and metnods of precedure. It was moved, seconded and unanimously earned that a call be extended to itev. G. K. McMillan of Toronto. Mr. McMillan spent two years at Naiuna in Northern Ontario immed- iately after ordination and while there uid a very fine piece of work in bring- ing a spirit of harmony into the charge and in the second year gave active leadership in building a church at Nakina. He then received a call to High Park United Church, Toronto, to become associate minister to Rev. Dr. Aniston. His duties included preaching, pastoral visitation and be also headed up all Young Peoples' and Sunday School work. At the annual congregational meet- ing in January he tendered his resig- nation because he desired a charge of his own and so enjoy the varied experiences and work of a smaller charge. Everyone who heard him preach a few Sunday ago was drawn to him and there was no doubt in the meet- ing as to whom they would like to tiave as their next minister. 40 Years at Eaton's Last Friday evening the managers and assistant managers of the Annex of the T. Eaton Co., Toronto, cele- bi-ated a significant event with their characteristic spirit of good fellow- ship. Mr. A. E. Apted gave a stag party in celebration of the forty years of service with the firm of Mr. W. Hemphill, manager of Annex Men's Clothing and Furnishings. About thirty attended and the event was a ereat success. During the evening Mr. .â- X.pted, on behalf of those as- sembled, -presented Mr. Hemphill with a handsome silver Sheffield tray. And * here was the engraved inscription thereon : "To you, 'W. N. (Bill) Hemp- hill from the Annex Gang on com- pletion of forty years continuous service with the T. Eaton Comp- any. Ltd., April 10th. 1989." The celebration was held a week before the actual anniversary because Mr. Apted is going away shortly and wanted to be on hand for the occasion. All sorts of appreciative things were said about Mr. Hemphill, the guest of honor, and he got a lusty serenade of "For he's a jolly good fellow" from his associates. Hie many friends in the past have been pleased with the success this old Flesherton boy has made with Eaton's and now having reached his fbrtieth anniversary with the firm we are glad that he is still carrying on with tiie »ame "pep" he has always displayed. May yon continue to enjoy lif^ Bilt, when retirement time comes. EUGENIA MAN HtJRT Mr. Lewis Genoe last week suff ere d . he fracture of two ribs and had one racked. "While loading logs one of the team suddenly s w erve d sideways and threw Mr. Genoe across the sleigh with the above result. At present $M ia etraiiped vp and mable to do much work. We hope that he will be around, again aa soon as possible. It** a fine thfng to be a gentle- man bat it's a» awful handicap in s good argument. .-t-' -^^fi*^-