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.Wednesday, March 18, 1942 THE FL*SHSRTON ADVANCE iTHE FLESNEftTON ;ADYM6E w*ek. CkvolatiM OTW 1,000. Prie* in Canada ft.<M pr ywr, when paid in advance $1.50; fa U. 8. A. $2JM per yew, who paid in advanc* $2.00. P. J. THURSTON. Editor. NATIONAL UNITY We hear a great deal these days about unity in Canada, between al parties and factions, for the success- ful prosecution of the war. Just what is this unity business? We have observers all over the country decrying the fact that more shoulc be done in producing the machine and implements of war so that out Army, Navy aTid Air Force will be equipped with sufficient equipment so that an offensive can be startec against the enemy. They want more men in the various armed forces being trained efficiently for the great tasks we have to assume. On the other hand we have those who claim that Canada is doing all it can in the way of production at the present time and Bitterly berates the critics for their criticism that is destroying national unity. We have high officials in the Province of Quebec preaching and publicly working against conscription of man-power for duty outside Canada. Aren't their words destroying na- tional unity. We have failed to see any record where public servants in Quebec have denounced the anti- conscription element for their dis- unity. The enlistments from that Province have been only about half of that from Ontario, and records do not show what percentage of those were English-speaking. By all means we want national unity and a rigorous prosecution of the war by all sects and creeds in Canada but we fail to see any unity where the English speaking section of this country is accused of disunity, while the French-speaking section is ap- parently providing all the unity We await the outcome of the pleb- iscite vote on April 27th with inter- est and the final outcome of the vote. If there is a small majority for releasing Premier King from h^s commitments in regard to conscrip- tion, or if Quebec is totally against the release, what will be the action of the government? Time will tell. We sincerely hope, though, that Canada will have a united front in prosecuting the war to a victorious, end, and it will certatinly take an united Canada. PRICEVILLE Mr. John McVicar and Miss Anna McVicar of Toronto spent the week end at their parental hom. Pte. Bob Meads of Camp Borden visited last week end with his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Meads. L.A.C. Farquhar McKinnon of St. Thomas visited last week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Mc- Kinnon. Messrs. George McTavish and Dick Richards of Flesherton canvassed Priceville for the Victory Loan. On Friday night last, the Y. P. S. of St. Columba and St. Andrews held a skating party on the Flesherton arena. A good crowd of young people turned out to enjoy a couple of hours of skating. They all re- turned to the home of Mr. Peter Muir where they had been invited to have lunch. All report that they had a good time. Mr. and Mrs. D. L. McArthur and Mrs. Dan Campbell and Miss Nellie McLean spent Thursday in Toronto. Mrs. Campbell remained for a few days. Mrs. T. Nichol and Eleanor Mc- Arthur spent Thursday at the iom of Mr. J. A. Nichol. Mr. Sam Scheuerman is hired for :he summer with Allie McLean. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Fisher enter- tained some neighbors and friendk Friday night to a euchre party, the proceeds being for war work. A week ago Mr. -xnd Mrs. John McMillan, in town, had a progress- ive euchre party, when 14 tables were in play. Miss Violet Stone- house and brother, Percy, were the winners. Mr. and Mrs. Don Reiley, Mr. Inn- is McLean, Miss Anna McLean and Mrs. E. Shantz O f Toronto spent the week end with relatives here. Mrs. Reiley remained for a week's visit. Saturday night Mr. and Mrs. H. B. McLean entertained the euchre club when 16 tables were in play. Miss Violet Stonehouse and Mr. Jim Sturrock were the winners. Mr. Jack McArthur of Guelph spent the week end with his parents on the townline. Miss Mary McDonald, teacher on the north line, visited on Sunday with Miss V. Stonehous.. Mr. A. L. Hincks, Shirley and Betty visited on Sunday at the home of Mr. Dan McCannell, Proton. Miss Aileen Karstedt of Toronto spent the week end at her home. Pte. Lorns McArthur of Guelph -Canada at War" TOUR OF LARGEST AUTOMATIC GUN PLANT IN ONTARIO An automatic gun plant in East- Gun starts along the machine line as KIMTOIUAL NOTES spent the week end at the home of A. McArthur. Mr. John Ritchie made a business trip to Kitchener on Thursday. Jack McConkey spent a few days with his brother and sister In Toronto. Congratulations to L.A.C. Thoa. Aldcorn, who graduated as a wire- less-air gunnrr last wek from the school at Guelph. The W. I. will hold a proprrpssive euchre on Friday night, March 20, at the home of John Stothart. ern Canada, is now the largest single producer of machine guns in the Bri- tish Empire today. In the spring of 1938 the Canadian Government decided to make Bren Guns for the Canadian Army. Now the plant consists of some 19 build- ings, covering more than a million square feet of floor space. At the outbreak of war, the working per- sonnel consisted of slightly over 400 persons. Today, more than 4,500 are employed on war production, and in another nine or ten months, that num her will 'be increased to around 9,000. Nearly 40 percent of the employees are women, and they can handle the machine tools with all the dexterity of men. More women will be used as men are called to other types of war work. Production of a Bren Gun is an intricate job, and requires literally hundreds of operations. There is a total of 161 different parts in each gun, requiring 3,000 separate operat- ions. In the plant, there are more than 4,000 machine tools and over 17, 000 different gauges. 100 Per Cent Canadian When the Government let the con- tract for the construction of these guns, it stipulated that where poss- ible only Canadian materials were to be used. As a result these guns are one hundred per cent Canadian, with the exception of the walnut, imported from the United States, used for the gun stocks. Bren GUTIS are as nearly fool proof as it is possible to make them. They cannot be assembled incorrectly. If one part fits into another, that must be the correct way, otherwise they would not go together. They weigh just 22 pounds. Each gun is equipped with a spare barrel, and twenty-four magazines, each magazine holding thirty cart- ridges. It is a simple operation re- quiring only a few seconds. Details of the construction of any type or ordanance cannot be given. Tt is possible however, to mention a few pertinent facts of guns, which will (five one some idea of the tre- mednons amount of work involved in their production. The body of a Bre 11 a rough forging weighing 45 pounds. The lioily is the part of the gun A call has gone out for farmers to increase the maple syrup crop this year. The warm weuther lust week brought the sap into the trees, but owing to the changeable weather very few of the producers have- tapped, although they are all in readiness for opportune moment. While the war has not been pro- gressing favorably for the .United Nations we must keep our chins up and wait for the day in the not too distant future when the Allies will open an attack of their own accord and open a new front in aid of the gallant Russian armies that have been steadily pushing the Germans towards their own country. 1 Tuesday we heard the cheery notes of the Robin proclaiming that he had arrived in our midst and that spring was at last here. We hope that he will not have too many cold days to endure before he com- mences building his nest for the raising of a family. It must a shock to his nervous system to come from a warm climate to the cold and wet of a northern apring. PORTLAW Mr. Robert Fisher has been suffer- ing from a severe case of neuritis for the past three weeks. Mrs. Clarence Londry and daugh- ter, Patsy, of the Valley spent a few days with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Sheardown spent a few days in Toronto. The Fourth Line branch of the F.-A Red Cross had another social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Chard. A very enjoyable evening was spent by all and the proceeds amounted to (15.25. Despite the stormy day, a very enjoyable meeting of the Mt. Zion "W. A. was held in the home of Mrs. John McKee, when six members and six visitors were present. Mrs. R. J. Fis'her occupied the chair in the absence of Mrs. F. Lyons and Mrs. Harry Fishc-r as secretary, in the which house , the firing mechanism. This forging passes through 269 separate operations before it is teeemoclptete een .hou sesIJ etannn completed. As many of these opera- tions require more than one hand- ling, and must be gauged following each operation, it means that literally several hundred persons have had a hand in the production of the gun body. By the time all operations are completed, what had originally weighs only five and one half pounds Guns l-'ur Airplanes Browning machine guns are also produced in this plant. These are the guns used in our fighting airplanes, six or eight being housed in wings of Hurricanes and Spitfires. A Browning gun is capable of firing more than one thousand rounds per minute, and a blast from one of our fighter planes' six or ieght guns, will practically cut an enemy plane in two- A Browning Gun while not quite ai intricate as a Bren Gun, requires a great deal of care and detail in its production. There are 178 different parts requiring 2,500 opera- tions for its construction. The weight of a Browning, 35 pounds, is some- what greater than that of a Bren. This plant also produces th e Boys Rifle. It is used for an entirely diff- erent purpose than the other two guns mentioned. It is a heavy sturdy gun, firing a single bullet. These bullets are armour-piercing however, and the Boys Rifle is used extensively in ac- tion against light tanks and armour- ed vehicles. In the course of the next few months, production will be doubled So perfect has become the system ol mass production of automatic gun equipped in this plant, that the United States has sent representat- ives to study the details. The same firm is also turning out marine engines on a large scale Triple expansion engines to power Corvettes are built here, and now production is under way on 4 he en- pines that are to be used to power the Tribal Class Destroyers, Canada is now building for the British Navy. KIMBERLEY Signs of Spring are here: sugar- making, crows, robins and wood bees. Mr. and Mrs. Elgar McConnell of Berkeley were guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. McConnell on Sunday. Friday night the Kimberley Bad- minton Club played the return friendly games with Thornbury. We are glad to report Mrs. Geo. Hutchhison is home from the hos- pital much improved in health. Rev. Mr. Brcwn of Clarksburg had charge of the service Sunday in the Baptist church. Next Sunday Mr. H. Hall will have the service. We extend our sincere sympathy to Mr. Glen Jenkins in the death ol his father, Mr. V. Jenkins, od Clarksburg. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Weber spent a few days at their home here during the week. Sergt. H. McMullen and Mrs. Mc- Mullen of Camp Borden' visited the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Leslie McMullen. the "Kenny" farm in Quiet Valley. We congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Weber, who were married on March 4th. They spent ' the week end with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs, D. L. Weber. The W. A. met at the home of Mrs. J. Gibson Tuesday afternoon, with a good attendance. Rev. Wm. Brown took the service in the Baptist church for Mr. Rich- ardson, who has been ill. He will also have charge next Sunday or until Mr. Richardson recovers. Everyone who can is taking out wood where Mr. G. Cornfield is tak- ing out logs. He is only charging 25 cents a cord for the tops. (Intended for Last Week) A number of people are ill with flu and some cases of measles. Miss Alma Wickens spent the week nd at her home here. Mrs. Dan Fergudpn, Mrs. Andy Fawcett, Mr. and Mrs. G. Wiley and Werton and Alex. Gilray were visit- ors with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gibson and Mr. and Mrs. John "Wickens. Mr. H. Thompson of Barrie spent a day with his mother and Mr and Mrs. N. E. Burritt. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Myks moved on Thursday to their new home on BAILEY'S MEAT MARKET Bologna 20c PHONE 47 We save you money C E N TRE LINE We have had a few nice spring days, but it is windy and raining some this Monday morning. Mr. Lloyd Little, who has been working in Toronto since last fall, starts training in the Navy this Monday. Lloyd has been awaiting his call since last harvest. Mrs. Wm. Little, Mrs. Florence Lyons and Mrs. Robt. Osborne spent a day last week with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Badgerow and Inez. Mrs. Emerson Gallagher and Keith have returned home after a week's visit with friends near Beaverdale. Miss Jean Lyons spent the week end with her cousins, Irene and Vel- ma Davison. Congratulations and very best wishes of a host of friends here are extended to Pte. Jo Little, who was married en Saturday to Miss Doris Magec of Eugenia. The East Group of Wareham Red Cross met at the home of Mrs. M-n- zies Thursday afternoon and com- pleted another ^uilt. Their meeting this week will be at the home of Mrs. Allan Davison. The West Group met the same day at the home of Mrs. Wm. McCutcheon and finish- piecing one quilt and started an other. Their next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Arnott Menzies. Even a tombstone will say good thing-* about a fellow when he's down. Has Mussolini gone into retreat to look up something about Caesar? W haven't heard n peep out of him lately. of Mrs. Osborne. The meet- ing was carried on in the usual manner, with another fine display of sewing, three quilt tops and six aprons were sold. The April meet- ing will be at the home of Mrs. Fred Plantt. The annual meeting of the Fourth Line Red Cross WHS held at the home if Mrs. J. J. Boyce on March 12th, for the purpose of electing officers and to conduct other business. The ifficers for the year 1941 were re- elected. Two quilts had been com- pleted in Mrs. Boyce's home last week and handed in, also two quilt tops and several more blocks. Mrs. John McKec offered her home for another social. Mr. Harry Fisher received a very interesting letter this week from Dvr. Wildon Lougheed, who Is at Aldershot Camp, Nova Scotia. pastor, storms and bad roads. We hope that -when spring conies we will get back to the regular services. The Red Cross (west) group held their meeting last Thursday at the home of Mrs. E. Gallagher, when an- other quilt was finished. Mis* Bernice Plantt \vet to To- ronto last week, where she has ac- cepted a position. The crows arrived back here on the 1st of March. Mr. Sam Arnott is visiting with his daughter and family in Toronto. CEYLON It may be poor etiquett for a hus- band to walk 'between his wife and (Intended for Last Week) Mrs. Florence Lyons and Jean spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Magee and family, near Eugenia. Mrs. E. Gallagher and Keith are holidaying with the former's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jack, near Heaverdale. Miss E. Oliver spent the week end ut her home near Priceville. Pte. Victor Osborne of Camp Bor- den spent his week end leave here. Messrs. Russell and Fred Lhiton have started buzzing their wood on the McNevin place. Mr. John Osborne of Brampton was home for a short time at the week end. Mr. Stanley Little has been cutt- ing wood for Mr. Fred Taylor at Portlaw for the past few days. Church service seems nearly a thing of the pant around here. Ware- ham and Mt. Zion have only had Mrs. Alex. McDonald and Mrs. Vernon Stewart and son, John, of Toronto, who spent last week with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Stewart, were joined on Sun- day by Mr. Vernon Stewart, Mr. A. McDonald aiid son, Ross, and all re- turned to Toronto later in the day. Mr. and Mrs. Earl McLeod ami Marion, Mr. Hairy Huston, Ruth ami Archie of Oshawa spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Peter Muir. Miss Alice Muir returned with them to Oshawa for a visit. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Coleman of London, and Mr. and Mrs. David Coleman and Murray of Wheatley, HARDWARE We will endeavor to keep you supplied in your hardware needs Massey-Harris Repairs F. W. DUNCAN HARDWARE FLESHERTON HIIMMIMMIIIIMIMHHMIIIIIIHIMI returned to their Friday. Mrs. D. R. Craig of Letoret, Saak., who came East for her mother's funeral, is with her sister, Mrs. J. F. Collin son, and Mr. Collinson. Douglas and Donald Sinclair visit- ed over the week ""d with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Sinclair, Dundalk. Mr. A. C. Muir was in Toronto the first of the week visiting Mrs. Muir, who is a patient in a hospital there. Friends of Claude Chislett, son of Mr. Fred Chislett and nephew of Mrs. Anna McMillan, were pleased to hear his voice in the broadcast over CBL recently. Messrs. Oeo. Arrowsmlth, Henry Tucker, Allie Muir and Stewart Muir attended the funeral of the late Mr. Thos. Ooleman in Owen Sound on Tuesday of last week. the shop windows, hut it Is good two or three services since New economy. Year's, owing to the illness of our Sugar ration note Folk with a sweet tooth should 1 cap it. Are there any others who Incline to the belief that we have had al- most enough speeches, addresses an<1 nep talks In Canada? Clear telephone lines for ALL-OUT PRODUCTION Your telephone is part of a vast interlocking system now carrying an abnormal wartime load. Don't let needless delay* hold up messages on which production efficiency may depend.