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VOL. 62; NO. 2 FLESHERTOX, ONT., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1942 W. H. Thuston & Son, Proprietors Ha* Arrived Overseas PTE. DONALD McHILLAN Son f Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Mc- Millan of Flesherton, who sent word to his parents of his safe arrival in England on May 14th. Donald is with the second Field Park of the Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps. APPRECIATION OF EFFORTS IN RED CROSS CANVASS Flesherton- Artemesia Red Cross wishes to voke their appreciation of the very generous support given to the recent drive for funds. The 21 men and women who gave their time and gasoline for canvassing, did a remarkable job and the willingness with which the people gave to relieve human suffering rewarded them for their efforts. Clifford Allen, the campaign director, (wishes also to extend his personal thanks. Price- ville section is worthy of special mention sine* they materially over- subscribed their quota. Elsewhere in this issue will be found a complete list of the subscriptions and pledgee. Card of Thanks I wish to thank my friends fot their many acts of kindness during my illness, and for calls and the many lovely treats and flowers. cards and letters Deceived. They were very much appreciated. Mrs. Jos. Little. Card of Thanks We wish to express our sincere thanks for the many acts uf kind- ness and expressions of sympathy and help rendered by our frittids and neighbors during our recent sad bereavement. Mrs. Sparks. Mrs. Geo. Phillip*-- and McKee Families. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. .las. E. Cargoe of Vandeleur announce the engagement of their eldest daughter. \Vilm Mabel, to Herbert Ge.-rge Warren, son of Mrs. Agnes Warren and the late Mr. Warren of Essex, England. the marriage to take place the lat- i ter part of June. 62nd Subscriptioos The editor had two letters from old subscribers who have sent in their 62nd subscriptions to The Ad- vance. These were Mr. Jos. Allison of Toronto and Mr. G. A. Higgin- botha.ni of Vancouver B.C. We were pleased to hear from these good friends and to know that the times are being good to them. May they be able to read The Advance for many more years. Enclosed herewith postal not* for 13.00 for renewal of my subscription to The Advance, which we have been taking since it was first published, and am afraid we could not keep house without it now. In looking through some papers not long ago, I came across a "Flesherton Advance" published in April 1866. It is not likely that many would have a copy of it as far back as that. It was two years after I left Flesherton. Mr. A. R. Fawcett was editor and publisher of The Advance, which was then a four page paper, just half the size it now is. I happened tp 'be working in the post office at the time and took in the first papers printed. That was, well, it was mere than ten years ago. A great many of the old timers have gone since then. GEO. A. HIGGINBOTHAM. Please find enclosed price of The Advance for another year. I think this is the 61st year and I am al- ways glad to receive the paper. It keeps me posted on (fairs : n that district. So many have passed on to the Better Land. I note in yout last issue the death of Mrs. H. Down, a dear lady to meet. It brings back years gone, when her brother, A. R. Fawcett, was the editor of The Advance, a gentleman he was. He used to come out to Maxwell when I kept tho hotel, so we had some good long chats. Then your father took over The Advance, a very fine man to have as a friend. -WOS. E. ALLISON. Pictures Sunday Eve A free entertainment will be given in the Town Hall. Flesherton, Sunday evening, June 14th, at 8.30 p.m., under the auspices of the C'anadian Red Cross, with Major Watson of Red Cross headquarters in charge. Residence ministers will be in at- tendance. The pictures to be shown will be "Britain at War." in the main pictures taken in the various theatres of war. A brief, clear and compre- hensive account of life in and aibout England as lived today. The other is "The Light That Never Fails." a film showing the activities of the Red Cross in Canada and England. Everybody is invited to see these splendid pictures. New restrictions on clothing are expected to take 20.000,000 tons off men's cl thes in a year. Taking a heaw burden off laundries. _ 60% OF OUR FUNERALS COST LESS THAN W fftite 'c/rf. B.TO&MMIIIH1KS FUNERAL CHAPEL Central Location 124 AVENUE RO. Tel. Klngsdale 4344' Old City of London Burned, St. Pad's Little|Damaged (By Hugh Templin) Last week I undertook to aay some- thing about wartime London so that those who have never seen the city might know something f its layout. Actually, I didn't get very far, des- cribing only che Thames and a num- ber of the buildings and landmarks close by. Most of the famous parts of Lon- don are north of the Thames. I was south of the river only a few times. once driving out past Croydon, the famous airfield to which most of the London traffic came before the war It was, as you may remember, the first Part of the city to be bombed, which was not surprising fbr many of the German bomber -> : lots had un- doubtedly been commercial pilots be- fore the war and they would know the way to Croydon with their eyes shut. Now the airfield probably isn't used and that district does not show the scars from bombing that some other parts of the city dk>. On another day, I vent by bus to tk East fed and Tower bridge, going by way f the Elephant and Castle, probably the name of an old pub in days gcne by, out now one f the main traffic centrei, with bus routes in five directions. Incidentally, the bus conductors are r.ear'y all ladies in uniform. A stranger must depend on them for help in finding his way around for maps are taboo and the windows of the buses are nearly all covered with blackout material, so that one doesn't see much. One Sunday afternoon I took a special train from Waterloo station which is south of the river, to Hamp- ton Court, which its up the Thames, not far beyond the suburbs" of the city. The train passes through in- dustrial districts, with small factories and most of the houses fairly small. Much damage has been done in some places and it looks as though the Germans often dumped their b.-ntbs just wherever the notion came to them. At Hampton Court. Argo Craig met me and showed me through the fine old castle which was built by Henry VIII. There are famous gar- dens, still beautiful though obvious- ly not s well kept a- in peace time. Mr. Craig, elder son of Mrs. 1 J. 3. Craig of Fergus, u an engineer who stayed in England after the last wai and he works with explosive* anil weapons of various kinds. His home is at Hampton Court. NORTH Op THE THAMES The Canadian editors stayed at the Savoy hotel, which is considered the height of luxury. No doubt it is. but I am not going into details about the Saw.-'y at present. But it might be added that the very fact that we all had suites in that famous hotel is an- other proof, if any is needed, that the British Council was treating us as honoured .guests. The h tel and the Savoy theatre ait all in the same block and the hotel is said to have been built out of the ptvfits of the Gilbert and Sullivan operas, ;vs play- ed by the Savoyards. The Savoy faces on an alley oft the Strand, one of L ndon's most ancient :id notable streets. The back of the hotel, where most of the dining rooms were. h:oked out over the gar- dens and the Embankment to the Thames. A couple of blocks away to the west were Charing Cross station and Trafalgar Square: t. the old "City of London.'' Canadians are often confused by references to the City of London and L:ndon. The former appears to have been where the ancient walled city stood and it is in this district that one meets the old streets ment- ioned in Pepy's Diary, and books of that time. It remains. 1 believe, a separate bon ugh of modern London and it has certain traditions. For in- stance, in the centre of the Strand is a monument marking the old Temple Bar. a point beyond which the King eannrt go without permission from the Lord Mayor no doubt referring to some hard-won ancient right. And only one regiment, I am told, has the riirht to march through the old City with fixed bayonets. One keeps run- ning into such traditions in London It is in the City that St. Paul's stands, and the GuiMhal and Law Courts were there, and some of Chris- topher Wren'te old churches. I am Funeral Mrs. McKee The funeral of the late Mrs Selena J. McKee was held from the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. A Sparks, on Wednesday, June 3rd. Rev. G. K. McMillan conducted a short service at the house, followed by a service in St. John's United Church. He took for his text the 90th Psalm. The late Mrs. McKee was a daugh- ter <.f the late Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Pedlar. She was born near Lindsay on March 1st, 1854, and came to live when a little girl to the farm now occupied by her grandnephew. Jas. Pedlar. On February 4th. 1875, she was married to William McKee. by Rev. Jas. Baskerville of Flesherton Methodist Church. Surviving are two sons and tw adopted daughters. Joseph of Hamil ton, John of the Fourth Line, Arte- mesia. Griselda (Mrs. Dan Fawcett i of Toronto and Elsie (Mrs. Geopgv Phillips) of Holland Centre, and om brother, George Pedlar, Durham. The lovely sprays and wreathi were carried by Emery Fisher. Ben Bellamy. Bob Phillips. W. Fisher Norman Jackson. Wilfred Lever. Mervm McFadden and Jas. Stewart. The pallbearers were nephews cl the deceased: Fred Pedlar, Ray Ped- lar. Laurie Pedlar, Lewis Pedlar. W. J. Chard and Cecil Meldrum. Among those who attended the funeral from a distance were: Mr. ajul Mrs. Jos. McKee, Hamilton; Ted Dixon. Mrs. Dan Fawcett. Kenneth McKee and Mrs. Benning. Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Pedlar. Mrs. Gills and Mrs. Graham, Durham; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pedlar, Creemore; Mrs. J.s. Potts. Toronto; Mrs. Ed. Seeley. Dundalk; Mr. Bob Blackburn and Norman Jackson. Nottawa. nu-t ure of the exact limits, but the Bank of England i.< there, or just east of the city. THE OLD CITY OF LONDON It is this district which suffered the most grievously from the bomb- ing. Whole blocks are gene'. These were mainly wholesale houses.derical establishments, business offices* The whole area was cleaned out. h wa.< the most impressive object lesson in bombing that 1 saw anywherv except at Coventry. And now there is some consolation in knowing that certain German cities probably look as bad It was partly the fault of owners af property in this district that it was destroyed. This great "fire blitz" took place on December 29. 1940. be- ing the holiday week-end between Christmas and New Year's when bus- iness was more or less suspended and nr one was around to do "fire wat- ching" duties or to put out incend- iary bombs. These burned the whole area in spite of the concentration of firemen and apparatus. It is be- lieved by some people that it was not only an attempt to burn much of the centre of London, but als. to wipe out the fire brigades. When the fire- men had concentrated in the burning area, the bombers came back again and began dropping high explosives which were meant to kill since the fire had already finished the build- ings. But Providence came to th aid of the British once again. A heavy- mist sprung up over the air field? back in Germany and the big bombers were ordered home for fear they would not be able b land if they de- layed their return. Now London won't be caught like that again, nor will any other city in Britain. Fire watchers are on the job continually, and extra supplies f water are stored up in concrete foundations of ruined buildings, or in big water tanks on the streets. St. Paul's Cathedral escaped, al- though buildings are gone around bwo sides of the big church and dam aged on the other two sides. Again, it seems to have been the design of the roof that helped, though no doutit the fire watchers were on the job too. The shape of the grea dome shed the incendiaries as they showered down over the city, and they didn't penetrate. I was in St. Paul's and saw only one sign of damage of any extent. A high explosive bom-b, app- arently fairly small, came through the roi-f. leaving a hole some three feet in diameter and exploded when 1 the altar used to be. It is being re- paired. 1 first saw the area behind St. Gordon H. Gibson Killed in Accident While Training L.A.C. Gordon Henry Gibson of Meaford died in an airplane crash at St. Eugene, Que., which occurred on Snuday afternoon. It is known that the tips of wings of two machines touched while (on manoeuvers and both craft were flung around and collided head on. ft is supposed that both flyers were instantly kill- ed or became unconscious from the force of the collision as neither one attempted to use his parachute. The young man was 22 years of age and was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Gibson. Flesherton. Following the death of his mother, he was raised by Mr. and Mrs. Thos. W. Findlay. now of Meaford and for a time resided with his sister, Mrs. Donald Ferguson (Pearl) at Meaford. He was prominent in sporting circles in Meaford and was a member of the first senior basketball team to cap- ture the Georgian Bay title in C.O.S. S.A. baskeoball play. He was also a member of the High School team which captured the title of the Georgian Bay Softfoall League the first year Hie Meaford and distric 1 . loop was organized. He wjj a mem- ber of Meaford United Church. Besides his sister, he leaves u mouHn ,hi pasting four (brothers. Joseph of Kimberley and Jack, Frvii and Cecil of Toronto. Prior to hi- enlistment in the air force. Gordon had been working in Toronto. The funeral took plaee on Wed- nesday afternoon. June 10th. with service in Meaford United Church, interment being made in Meafon) Cemetery. Two of Gordon's chums from the St. Eugene training centre came ap for the funeral, full military hon- ors being given the deceased airmen by a detachment of 38 men from Camp Borden. the padre from Camp Borden assiting in the ser-ice. The pallbearers were members of the R.C.AJF. Messrs. John and William Meads of the Old Durham Road are uncles of the deceased. Principal Has Resigned Mr. Stewart Beattie. principal of Flesherton Public School, has accept- ed a call as principal of Wingham Public School and has notified the local Board of his acceptance. Mr Beattie has been highly regarded as a teacher and leader of children, while Mrs. Beattie has also taken her place in village activities. We will be sorry to lose this estimable couple, but wish them the best of success <n Winghaan. Heavy Rains Our Lot The past wesk has been famous for more rain. Thursday morning of last week a regular cloud-burst occurred and in a short time all low lying land was a lake of water. The only days that rain has not fall, eti during the past week was Mon- day and Tuesday when the sun shone brightly and allowed many to finish planting their gardens and for others to replant theirs. Then this Wednesday afternoon anotlier heavy thunder and rain storm is in progress as we prepare to go to press and the streets are regular rivers of water. Truly this district has all the rain it needs for some time. Maybe this summer we will wish for more rain. od nn Pair* 4> OLD OTTY OF LONDON- PASTORAL CHANGES The following is the result of the final draft of stations in Grey Pres- byterial of the United Church: Rev. Wm. Howey goes to St. Vincont and will reside in Meaford: Rev. E. S. Annis. to First United in Owen Sound: Rev. A. A. .Tenner, to Heath- cote and Rev. Stanley Elliott goes to Mansfield in Simcoe Presbytery; Rev R. J. McCarten. to Keady and Rev. C. D. Cox. ordained on Sunday, will bo located at Priceville; Rev. C. O Summer, to Holland Centre: Rov. N E. Caswell, to Markdale: Rev. R. P. Hallett. to Central. Owen Sound; Rev. A. Pair''. t<i Westside. Owen *ound: Rer. J. R. Dickinson, to Thornburv. Fuoeral Mrs. 6. Hill *. Margaret Jane Davidson, young- est daughter of Mrs. Davidson and the late Th- mas Davidson, and be- loved wife of Byron Hill, passed peacefully away in the Markdale hospital on Tuesday afternon, May 26th. at 4.30 pjn., after giving birth just four days previously to twin daughters. In spite of everything that could be done, complications followed, and were the cause ot her death. The late Mrs. Hill was born on March 16th. 1919. When only one year old she moved with her parents and sisters to Ban-head district and just one month later her father passed away. On June 8th, 1938. she was united in marriage to Mr. Byron Hill and since that time con- tinued to live on the West Backlin* close to her home. .Varvaret. as she was known \si everyone, was a splendid type of y unir womanhood. She possessed a very pleasant smile and a most cheerful and lovable disposition, and was popular with all who knew her, both young and old alike. She was a member of Cook's Presbyterian Church and was active in all com- munity welfare. Besides her husand and infant twin daughters, Margaret and Glen- da, she is survived by her mother and three sisters: Mrs. Bert Port- eous l Annie) of Maxwell. Mrs. Irwin Curry (Catherine) * Barrhead and Mrs. Clarence Alcox (Vina) ol Orange Valley. The funeral* which was largely attended by sympathizing friends and neighbors who mourn the loss of a beloved friend, was held on Friday. May 29th, from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Silas Hili in Markdale to Markdale cemetery, and was con- ducted by Mr. Paul Rumble." pastor of Cook's Church assisted by Rev. S. E. Annis of Annesley Church. Mr Rumble spoke very highly of the deceased and comforting to all bereft. The pallbearers were all neighbors, namely: Elwood Bowles. Allan White, George Hill. Bill Kinney. Harold Thibaudeau and Gordon Hamilton. The floral tributes were beautiful and >>ore silent testimony of the- high esteem in which the depart, was held. They included friends of Orange Valley and vicinity, neigh- bors, congregation of Cook's Church, and F. T. Hull & Co. The flower bearers were: Bill Lemon. Bill Byrnes. Ernest Harvey. Wallace. Howard and Neilson Wil- son Norman, and George Loucki. Frank Thibaudeau. LaVerne Piper. Earl Smart. Oliver Lepard. Menrya McFadden and Bert Ritchie. Friends present from a distance were: Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Dunne of Lackawanna. N.V.. Mrs. Wm. Thom- son and Miss Martha Thomsn, Buf- falo; Mr. and Mrs. Ev. Hill. Windsor: Mr. and Mrs. Sam Mercer, Mr. and Mrs. John Brocklebank and *.-n, Byron. Mr. and Mrs. L. Baker. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Curry and Hubert, all of Toronto: Mr. and Mrs. H. Elliott and Mrs. Wm. Brocklefcank. Brampton: Mrs. Dick Irving. Owen Sound; Mr. and Mrs Bill Irving. Durham. Mr; and Mrs. Bert Porte* us and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Monaghan. Maxwell: Mr. and Mrs. Roy Piper and Mrs. Harry Piper. Ceylon; Mr. 4H d Mrs. Art Porteous and Mrs. Wes Smith, Rock Mills: Mrs. James Patterson and other friends of Meaford. VANDELEIK W. A. The W. A. held their June meet- ing at the chuivh on Wednesday afternoon, with the president, Mrs. Geo. Buchanan presiding. The roll call was answered with "The Duty Close at Hand," by a well attended meeting of members and visitors. A solo by Mrs. Pauline Hutchln- son, accompanied by Mrs. W. Bowles: A reading by Mrs. \V. Bowles, and a paper "What our community can do about the drink problem,'' by Mrs. H. Graham and a olo by Mrs. L. Johnston, were items on the pro- gram. At the close of the meeting the ladies made a presentation to Mrs. Geo. Buchanan, organist of the church, on the occasion of her 20th wedding anniversary. The gift con- sisted of a china sugar bowl and cream pitcher and a si'ver covered cheese dish. Mrs. F. R. Boland read the address and Mrs. Fitzsimmons made ttu presentation, and Mrs. Buchanan -.ia.it a fitting rlpy.