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VOL. 61 ; NO. 33 FLESHERTON. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1942 W. H. Thurston & Son, Props. Mrs. A. McFayden Death removed a highly esteemed citizen Wednesday night of last week when Mary Muir, wife of Alexander McFayden, passed away at her home, the result of a stroke. Deceased had been in poor health for some time, bat had been around until a month ago. Since then she had been con- fined to her bed more or less. The last week she became worse and only the day of her death she had decided to enter a hospital for treatment. The late Mrs. McFayden waa the daughter of the late William and Mary Muir of the Six Corners, near Oylun, and was born 74 years ago. She was married 63 years ago to her now Borrowing husband and continu- ed to reside in this community. Mrs. McFadyen ha,d a very kindly disposi- tion, waa quiet and reserved, and will be greatly missed by an intimate circle of friends. Besides her sorrowing husband she is survived by one sister, Mrs. Wm. Burnett of Ceylon. Three sisters predeceased her: Mrs. Elate Murdock of Caledon East, Mrs. Janet McFay- den of Ceylon and .'rs. Marg-tret Kyle of Teston. The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon, when Rev. Br>wn of Dun- dalk Presbyterian church delivered a very comforting addrea*. The pallbearers were: Messrs. Geo. Arrowsmith, Alex. S. Muir, Stewart Muir, Frank Oollinson, Jos. Stauble and Melville Hogarth. Interment was made in Priceville cemetery. Sincere sympathy is ex- tended Mr. McFayden in hi ber- eavement. DR. EffDICOTT SPEAKS OVER CKNX THURSDAY NIGHT Tour attention is drawn to the fact that Rev. Jas. G. Endicott, M.A., of East China, will address a meet- ing in Wingham, Thursday evening, January 15th. His address will be broadcast over radio station CKNX from 8.80 to 9.00 p.m. standard time. Mr. Endicott has recently returned from the war zone in China, where he has been working under the per- sonal .supervision of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek and Mme. Chiang, helping to develop the New Life Movement, which is having such a profound ekect in that land, SKATING in the FI!ESHERTON RINK WEDNESDAY i AND SATURDAY this .week from 8 to 10 p.m. FIRST CLASS MUSIC ; FOR SKATING i Admission: 15c and 10s Mark Stewart Passes Death came quietly to Mr. Mark Anthony Stewart of Flesherton on Saturday afternoon in Owen Sound hospital, "ollowing a stroke suffered the week before at his home. De- ceased was 80 years of age. The late Mr. Stewart was born on the Stewart homestead, weet back- line, Artemesia, on November 24th, 1861, a son of the late Alexander Stewart and Harriett Snowdem. He was married on December 19th, 1894, to Elizabeth Quigg, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Quigg, and together they farmed near his old home on the farm now owned by Mr. Ross Stevens. They moved to Flesh- erton 17 years ago and have made their home here since that time. Mr. Stewart was of a genial disposition and highly regarded by a host of friends. He was an interesting con- versationalist about the early days of the township and had a keen mind for the problems of the present day. He was exceedingly Active for one of his age and was busy most of the time. He was formerly a member of the Presbyterian church and after Union of the United Church. Besides his sorrowing wife, Mr. Stewart leaves one daughter, Edna (Mrs. Elmer Warling) of Mt. Dennis, besides three sisters and three broth- ers; Francis (Mrs. J. B. Thibaudeau) of Markdale, BMla (Mrs. P. Thibau- deau) of Toronto, 'William of Toron- to, John of Artemesia, Leu (Mrs. A. McRae) of Fleherton an4 Charles of Kindersley, Sask. Among the mariy beautiful floral offerings surrounding the casket was a spray from the neighbors. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon, service being held in St. John's United Church, his pastor. Rev. G. K. McMillan. prahirig a most comforting sermon. Interment was made in the Chapel in Flesherton Cemetery. The pallbearers v;ere: J. P. Stew- art, Beaumont Swift, Ken Stewart. Harold Thibaudeau, M. S. McLeod and Harvey Nixon. The flower bearers wer: Dick Stewart, Bill Stewart, Vemon Stew- art, Frank Thibaudeau, Nel Hogarth, Earl Johnson. Stewart Nixon. FIRST SKATING FRIDAY The first skating of the season in Flesherton rink was on Friday night when there was a good sheet of ice. We imagine that the six days requir- ed to make ice this year was a re- cord. The low temperatures last week was conductive to the making of ice. Mr. Scarrow is to be congrat- ulated on deciding to run the rink this year and he should be given full support by the town. With so many young people away it will be difficult to make ends meet. Give the rink a boost with your attendance. The censor regulations permit kisses at the bottom of letters as long as they are not in rows, where they could be used as code. Why not use a daub of lip-stick instead of these bally "X's" anyhow? 60% OF OUR FUNERALS COST 1ESS THAN $9(1 I \ \ FUNERAL CHAPEL Central Location 124 AVENUE RD. Tel. Klngsdale 4344 EVENTS OF THE PASHEAR JANUARY 3 Ivan Corbett of Proton Twp. met death from bullet of .22 calibre rifle. 6 Morton Sayers elected Reeve of Osprey; Fred Hale Dep. Reeve. 7 John Buchanan of Vandeleur died at age O f 86 years. 10 Diplomas presented to members of Women's Auxiliary Motor Serv- ice, a course sponsored by Ford Motor Co., through Down & Boyd. 14 Temperature 15 below zero; at Priceville 17 below. 21 W. S. Hunter, Reeve of Durham, elected Warden of Grey County. 22 W. J. Bellamy resigned as Sec.- Treas. of Flesherton Public School after holding office 66 years. 23 P. R. Oliver sworn in as Minister nt Public Works in Hepburn Ont- ario Cabinet. 24 Folk School commenced at Cey Ion for one week. 24 Mr. and Mrs. Russell Johnson honored by Ceylon friends on re- cent marriage. 31 Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Seeley, Max- well, honored on leaving to reside at Dundalk. FEBRUARY 1 Dr. and Mrs. David Jamieson of Durham married 58 years. 1 W. S. Inkster suffered inuries when struck by car on highway. 6 Cecil Nelson sold restaurant to Raymodm Sit Sup and will reside in Owe* Sound. 6 W. J. Bellamy retires after 30 years a* secretary of Flesherton High School Board. 9 W. S. Mister dig* from injuries received in accident. 17 Hon. F. R. Oliver unopposed at nomination meeting in Flesherton for Soath Grey bye-election, on his appointment to Cabinet. 17 War Sasings Certificate drive nder way in Flesherton. 19 Jas. Stafford of Artemesia died at age of 76 years. 19 Ice harvesting commenced with ice 14 inches thick. 20 Disastrous fire occurred in Mark- dale when four business places were desoryed. 24 After 28 years in business, Fred Pinder sold bakery business to Arthur McDonald of Acton, form- erly of Durham. 25 Rufus Wickens, Kimberley cele- brated his 90th birthday. MARCH 3_Mrs. Selena McKee observes her 87th birthday at Owen Sound. 5 Rink skipped by W. I. Henry won Red Cross bonspiel. 10 Cable received of safe arrival in England of Sgmn. John Cook. 12 Report of Flesherton Public Lib- rary show? best year in its history. 12 Miss Agnes Macphail presented bust of herself, by Felix Weihs. to Canadian section of Women's Inter- national League *or Peace and Freedom, of which She was Hon. President. 12 first curling in 25 years held in Dundalk, Flesherton players and equipment joining in the sport. 13 Firman Irish of Proton Station died in his "8th year. 15 Jas. Harrison suffered broken vertebrae in neck from motor acci- dent on highway. 16 Worst storm for years blocked highways, stranding cars. County highway east opened on 22nd. Drifts 12 feet deep on latter road. 19 Miss V. Nicholson has knit 100 pairs of socks. 19 Ed. Patton plays with South Por- cupine Bisons at Toronto in Allan Cup play-downs. 20 P. Munshaw, veteran Eugenia hotel keeper, died at Niagara Falls. 25 Evelyn Leavell married to Pte. John B. Kay. G. & S. Foresters. Card of Thanks Mrs. Laurie Smith wishes to thank the Grey County Citizens' Committee for the treat sent to her at Christ- mas, the kind thoughts being very ereatly appreciated. Card of Thanks We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors fior the kind- ness shown during the illness and snd bereavement of my wife. Alex. McFayden and Sister. Mary. Keen Sense For Fire The keen sense for the smell of smoke has again come to advantage for Mrs. G. E. Henry of town, when she detected smoke in her apartment in the building occupied by the 0. & A. Co-operative Tuesday evening. Both her apartment and those above the store were soon well filled with smoke and Mr. C. J. Bellamy of the store staff was reached and investi- gation made. The result was that in the basement cardboard boxes were found to be smoldering, ashes hav- ing been placed in them, thinking there no live coals therein. This is the second time that Mrs. Henry hag discovered fire from the same cause. Save Cream Cans In their advertisement in this issue the manager of the Flesherton cream cry draws to the alter tion of the public the need for the return of all cream cans in use on the farms or elsewhere. Whether the cans are in good condition or rutty makes no difference. They are needed now, as it is impossible to secure more cans, due to the demand for steel by the war industries. It is known that there are cans at almost every farm not in use, and even if they have the name of another creamery stamped on them, yet at the same time each represents a can from the local plant, as it has been exchanged for that of another creamery, and should be re- turned to the creamery, regardless of the condition it is in. The cream- ery can have the aans repaired for proper use. Assist our national war effort to this extent, by returning the old cream cans. Soup, Blankets- Then What?^ A FEW FOLLOW-UP OF GOOD WORK OF CANADIANS' DOLLARS IN BRITAIN By C. H. J. Snider Assoc. Editor, Toronto MENTAL CASES CURED BY ELECTRIC TREATMENT An errand boy who was blown off his bicycle by a bomb explosion in a London air raid and developed mental illness, has made an excell- ent recovery by a neiw treatment called electric convulsion therapy. The treatment throws the patient into an artificial epileptic fit which clears away mental disorder. The apparatus used, which is made in London, consists of two independent electrical circuits applied to the head. About forty of these units have now been supplied to hospitals and nursing homes in Britain. The treatment promises to be a great boon to mental patients who have periodical lapses, for it- will allov them bo resume their normal ' attending hospital only from time tr> time as out-patients. It has long been known that a severe shock will cure or improve mental disorders, but up to mow the shock has been produced by drugs, often with harmful results. Such symptoms as vomiting, confusion and excitement do not follow the electric treatment, a great advant- age where patients have to attend from time to time, for it removes fear of unpleasant consequences. Many patients at the Warlingham Park Hospital, near London, Eng- land, where the treatment is being developed, have been suffering from mental illnesses resulting from air roads and the stress of war gener- ally, and such depressive states have been among the most successful ones. Starting 1942 Right Events presage that 1942 will be for Canadians a year of "plain liv- ing" and "high thinking." We start off the new year significant- ly with an official day of prayer a- nd our first deprivation of a mat- erial "necessity." rubber tires. Other shortages and many days of prayer are bound to follow in the year we are entering. We shall feel discom- fort in the transition period neces- sary for a nation to harden itself to wartime strength. The frantic hoard- er will have to learn to reduce his wants instead f increasing his possessions for even hoarded cannot last forever. Willingness to leave the old (behind and accept the new, will shorten this time of confusion for all of us. The familiar New Year's greeting."Ring out the false, ring in the rue," has the false, ring in the true.'' has sp- special significance this year. London, Dec., 1941 We all think I did once of The Evening Telegram British War Vic- tims Fund as rushing like a rocket with a convoy f Tely Trailers, laden with hot soup and blankets for the victims of last night's raid. That's true enough, with the bless- ings of thousands and photographic evidence to back it. But after the hot soup and blank- ets, what? Your dollar's good work has only begun. Here are instances, secured by personal investigation, of how far your dollar rolls. The actual disbursement in each case was made from the Lord May- or's National Air Raid Distress Fund, to which the British War Vic- tims' Fund has so far contributed ; over a million and a third dollars. Typist's Teeth Flying glass and bomb splinters tore a typist's face from brow to chin and knocked out most of her teeth. She was disfigured, it seem- ed. for life, and disabled, too, for what boss would dictate to her? The Fund sent her to a dental surgeon after the plastic surgeons got their work under way. and today the lady is fit to enter a beauty con- test. or wrestle a beefsteak as soon as her coupons permit that much meat. And sht is back at work. Rescued From Wreck An unlucky thirteen father, mother and eleven children, were bombed out. Billets were found for them in another district. But the Fund did not stop there. The father and two of the boys were ill. Only one son and a daughter oould work. A Fund lady with $50 of yours and more cash from another Canadian in her handbag followed them up and towing five of the children in hei wake, went shopping for coal, ood- liver oil, milk, bedding and other necessities for all. She got the children into schools and the rent reduced. With your help this fam- ily is now back on its feet. All Clear, Soldier In another bombed home the fath- er was killed, the house wrecked. The son was in the army. The Fund got him leave to straighten out his family affairs and paid his fare home and gave him something to get on with. The All-Clear is shining now for this family and the son is back in the army defending Britain. \Vearin' O' the Green N'ot all efforts at alleviation score bullseyes. There was one old dame who just camped in the air raid shelter, night and day. after she had been hurt in a raid. She was not doing very well, and the shelter doctor said: "It's her heart. It will stop beating: one of these times. with so much lying down. She could sleep in a jratz bed or a deck chair. Gatz beds are busy in the hospit- als and deck chairs are as scarce in London as golf balls, cigarette light- ers, and exemptions from income tax. But one was found by the Fund, a never-used new one. a dona- tion from a lady's lawn down in Surrey. It was painted a lovely- green. All hands were so rejoiced at this luck that they clubbed together for a taxi, to take grandma out for an airing and bring her and her deck chair back together to her pitch in the shelter. Grandma was in high glee. Though she had never been in a taxi before, she had heard that young girls should be very careful about entering them, and she was. But she went. When she saw the green deck ing of the Green!" she exclaimed. chair she put her foot down firmly. "DeValera and the Devil and tht Wearing of the Green!" she ex- claimed. "None of that for me, Brit- ish I was born and British I will die." "Yes, man," said the taxi driver. "But this here ain't green at all. mam. but a new color they call eau- de-Nil. All deck chairs are painted that now. in compliment to our irr.l- W. H. Buot Dies An old and highly respected former resident passed away in Toronto, in the person of William Henry Bunt, on Wednesday of last week, January 7th, at the age of about 87 years. The late Mr. Bunt conducted the furniture business and as funeral director in Flesherton for 27 years, purchasing the business from the late J. E. Moore, and selling to Mr. T. W. Findlay, now of Meaford, in the spring of 1924. Since that time he has been residing in Toronto, and for the past few years with his daughter, Lillian. He has been re- markably active and while not in the best of health kept in ck>se touch with events in FlesJierton through The Advance. For many years h was superintendent of the Methodist Sunday School and waa active in other church work. The late Mr. Bunt is survived by two daughters and one son, Lillian (Mrs. M. E. Jtarfin), Florence and Frank, all of Toronto, to whom sym- pathy is extended by their many friends in Flesherton. The funeral took place on Saturday afetrnoon, Jan. 10th, with the ervice being held in the funeral chapel of Bates & M... ;.!. 124 Avenue Rd., Toronto, Rev. W. J. Johnston of Eg- linton United Church conducting the service. Interment was made in the Woiodbridge Cemetery, beside his wif e who predeceased him by about thirty years. Truck Took Dhre Into Depths of Eugenia Lake A truck ownd by Mr. Ernie Sernpls of Eugenia took a div throngs the ice on the EugnLa lake on T*.iay mrnig, and fr a fw momenta it was thought that the ch.ar.ot would be a total loss. How- ever the water was only about six feet deep at that point and efforts at rescue were immediately commenced. The accident occured while Mr. Semple was taking a load of log* over the ice on the south side of the lake near the dam. A fissure ran along parallel to the shore and one large crack going towards the centre of the lake was not seen under the snow and the truck was driven right up t the junction point thirty yards from shore, when the ice was noticed to be settling. At the same time that the truck broke through the ice with its heavy load. Mr. Semple jumped clear. Work continued until the truck was brought to dry land, with the aid of block and tackle. Two broken main leaves on the springs was the only damage the truck sus- tained, although it is now in the Mc- Tavish garage in town being dried out and cleaned of grease and mud. The ice was about twelve inches thick on the lake. lant lads in Egypt, mam." "That's different,' said the old lady. "Fold it up and bring it back with me." Lifts Soldier's Load "And-So-May-God-Bless-You-all" is the pen name the Fund secretary has for a soldier who ends every grateful letter to the Fund that way. He writes many. God Bless You All is 26. He joined up, and his wife and baby went to live with her mother. Her house had a direct hit in a raid, and the six within were killed. His wife's body could not be identified. It was two weeks after the raid before they dug out the corpse of his dead baby. The Fund helped the father bury his last hope. The soldier was given six weeks' compassionate leave. Six weeks of hell, in which he smoked two thousand cigarettes. That was all the comfort the best wishers could offer him, and everyone gave. At the end of the first month an- other raid killed his sister and step- sister. God Bless You All began to babble to himself. He was cracktag. Funeral help again meant nothing to him. But when the Fund bought him a decent civilian suit of blue serge the cleansing fountain of tears welled and overflowed and hi* cure began. That suit cost you $25, but it saved a man's reason and a soldier for Britain. And So May God Bless YOU All. Britain no-w ha? lartre factories built in abandon 1 quarries 'with SO- foot cover of solid rock and safe from bombs.