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VOL. 62; NO. 3 FLESHERTON, ONT., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 1942 W. H. Thuston & Son, Proprietors Driver Scored In Thompson's Death After examining five additional .witnesses, following postponement a week ago, the jury under Coroner |Dr. W. J. McLean, found that Mel- ville Thompson, 39, Dundalk drover, had met death "from injuries caused by accidentally falling 1 from the top of the cab on the truck owned by Archie Clark and his brother, Doug- las, of Hopeivjlle. The accident occurred on Highway JO on the night of May 27, and Thompson succumbed two days later in the Orangeville Hospital. Crown Attorney R. D. Evans of Orangeville censured Clark, the truck owner, and his other three passeng- ers, Alex. McCa.nnU, farmer, Swin- ton Park; Pte. Douglas Oliver Don- aldson, Toronto, and W'm. iteW&rt, farmer, Proton Townsftip', for fail- ing to take "reasonable precautions" to ensure Thompson's safety. Provincial Officer Bert Hammer said he bad found beer and liquor i Clark's truck, "which had been un- opened and legally purchased," after the accident. Other evidence showed liquor had been consumed on the trip from Toronto. The evidence brought out in the first hearing a week ago showed that the deceased had been drinking in the back of the truck and had climb- ed on top of the cab, despite efforts of a companion, Pte. Donaldson, to stop him. Two of the other witness- es who had ridden in the back of the .truck with th* fatally-injured man. admitted in their evidence of having taken one drink also. The jury's verdict closed with the sentence: "We, the jury, also find that this accident might have been prevented had proper precautions been taken by Mr. Clark, joint owner of the truck." RJ. Spears Passes | Robert John Spears passed away suddenly on Sunday at his home on the 14th of Osprey Township, at the age .of 42 years. He had been ill in the spring, but appeared to be re covering and his death was a great shock to his family and his many friends. Death occurred under such circumstances that Dr. Martin, cor- oner, and Constable Black of Flesh- erton were called, but an inquest was deemed unnecessary. The late Mr. Spear was a native of Arran Township, Bruce County, a son of Robert Spears, who still, resides there, and the late Mrs. Spears, who passed away eleven years ago. Four- teen years ago he was united in mar- riage to Eleanor Spencer and ten years ago they moved from Arran to a farm near Feversham. Besides his father and wife, he leaves to mourn his passing one son George, and one daughter, Betty, both at home; twob rothers, Russell anc Gordon, the latter in Toronto, anc two sisters, Ethel (Mrs. M. H indie) of Osprey and Emma (Mrs. Zedick Cunningham) of Southampton. In religion hew as a member of the United Church. Card of Thanks I takevthis opportunity to express, my .sincere thanks and appreciation to all friends and neighbors for theii many acts of kindness during my ill ness and far calls, cards and letters received while in hospital. Mrs. Alex. English. Navy League Tag Day The Ontario Division of the Navy League of Canada is holding its Tag Day in Flesherton on Saturday, June 20th, and as patriotic citizens of a community allowed to live in peace by grace of the brave arms of our fathers and brothers now serving at sea, on land and in the air, we should do all in our power to support this increasingly active war service or- ganization. For, if we do not help the Navy League, which body is charged by the Canadian Govern- ment with looking after the welfare of the men of the Mercantile Marine, how can it. in turn, help those whom we all hold dear our defenders? Last year the Ontario Division of the Navy League nt $175,090 worth yt knitted goods and ditty bags loj ouf naval men. This year the de- mand is So heavy that goods and comforts are being sent to them in thrice tfce volume of last year's sup- plies. Naval hostels everywhere are asking for more of everything. Our taggers are asking for money to enable the Navy League to carry on its glorious work, and linking our town uip even more definitely with the Empire's war effort. The Navy League forms the chain that stretch- es from this town to our brave men of the seas, carrying our small 'thank you" for the tremendous sr- ive they are doirw in protecting and serving us. L.A.C. GORDON H. GIBSON Formerly of Flesherton and son ot the late Mr. and to. W. A. Gibson who was instantly killed in an air- plane accident at St. Eugene, Que. A SMALL SACRIFICE TO PREVENT FOE COMING (8th Line, Osprey, Reporter) Your correspondent had occasion to take a motor trip to Fern Glen, Ont., last week end, some twenty miles north of Huntsville. The beauty of the natural scenery in Muskoka dis- trict at this season is beyond words to describe. Travelling? along tflie Ferguson Highway one marvels at nature's glories, and cannot help but think also of bhe ingenuity of man in building such a highway through, one would imagine in many places, sheer rock. Would that that ingenuity Were directed along another and better channel than the manufactur ing of deadly weapons and aerial manoeuvering to kill! We are not at present, cwing to the war, at lib- erty to enjoy our summer resorts, but it is a small sacrifice after all, if by so doing, we can prevent our country, with all its natural beauty, from becoming sullied by the foe. IUMN* not 60 f*ffn- Maddockf offer /mural! (m mddi- tlonal tkmrgft ) pHcd within your BATES & MADDOCKS FIHEIAL CHAPEL Buildings Known To AHThe World (By Hugh Templin) Readers of novels and most others who depend on less romantic sources for their knowledge of London will find many familiar names in the West End. It begins, I would suppose, at Trafalgar Square, which is often called "the heart of London." Per- haps that is a bit too far east to be realy the West End. Nearby is West- minster, which contains the Houses of Parliament, Whitehall and No. 10 Downing Street. Farther West are St. James Park, Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, Hyde Park and JCensingjton Gardens, such famous streets as Regent and Oxford and and Bond and Baker and Portland Place to name only a few. As a stranger, I usually went to Trafalgar Square first, when going anywhere myself. No maps were available now, but it seems that one could get anywhere in Central Lon- don by taking one of the streets out of Trafalgar Square. Southward, there were the houses of Parliament; west- ward, Buckingham Palace, and var- oius street* toward the north led to Leicester Square, Piccadilly and then to the real West End. Trafalgar Square is famous for other things. A large flock of tame pigeons makes its home there, and apparently every Canudiam 'soldier gets his picture taken with them on his shoulder. A flock of girls, not so tame, seemed to be around the benches in front of Canada House all the time. I have been asked if any damage was done in Trafalgar Square. The asnwer, of course, is "Yes." All that part of London had bombs. Officers at the Canadian Headquarters told me that half a dozen bombs hit their building. But there's little sign of it now. All roads and sidewalks have- been repaired. I think there is a bit missing from the front leg of one of the lions, although I didn't notice it myself. St. Martin's seems intact. A great many of the paintings and art treasures were removed from the National Gallery and several bombs hit it, but they are said to have been small. A casual glance around Tra- falgar Square shows little damage. Piccadilly Circus Not So Busy Now Piccadilly Circus is another place where several important roads meet. It is neither square nor circular in shape, but rather irregular. In the centre stands the base of a statue on which Eros (I thin'k) stands in peaci. time. He's gone now, and the base ol the statue is all boarded up, and probably protected with sand bag? under the boards. This intersection of several streets. notably Piccadilly and Regent, is said to be the busiest spot in the Empire in peace times. It isn't that way now with car traffic cut down so serious- ly. The building's all around are an even six stories high, to comply with building bylaws. One of them is a theatre where an ancient but notable spectacle is still performing. Under the surface are many levels of the famous Piccadilly Underground Stat ion, where some 300 persons were still sleeping in an improvised ail raid shelter last October. I have already described the people who sleep at night in these Under ground stations. The sight of hund- reds of persons sleeping like thai, cannot help but make an impression that is hard to forget. But one got* used to it. Evidently the sleepers a)s<: get used to anything, otherwise they could never sleep on stone stairways. My experience with underground railways is limited to New York and London. Really, there's quite a dif- ference, I used the Underground very little, not trusting myself to find a way below the ground without the aid of a man but it seemed that the London trains were far less crowded than those in NP-W York's subways. Maybe that was because I didn't hap- pen to rifle in a rush hour. Certainly the London trains and stations are far cleaner. Fence Gone from Palace The King and Queen were away from London while the Canadian ed- itors were in the city, so I did not sec them, but I passed the front of Buck- ingham Palace several times, though never inside the gates. Workmen were busy with blow torches cutting down the iron fence around the parace grounds. It seems a pity but Britain Red Cross Work Shown In Pictures Pictures of Britain at War and the gigantic work of the Canadian Red Cross were shown in the town hall on Sunday evening, under the auspices of Flesherton-Artemesia Branch of the Red Cross. The hall was crowded to a capacity audience, and saw actu- al moving pictures of the work ol the Red Cross in collecting article:, for use and their distribution to those in need. Part of the picture also showed Che distribution of parcels to prisoners of war. Britain at war showed pictures of bombed England and the actual bombing of a convoy on its way with supplies for Britain Major Watson, organiser of the Red Cross in Ontario, superintended the showing of the pictures. He was introduced by Mr. R. W. Piper, pres- ident of the Flesherton - Artemesia Branch of the Red Cross, and gave a splendid address on the work of thi ; Red Cross which was very interest- ing and gave a number of facts in regard to the work in Canada and Great Britain. He announced that the recent campaign had reached the nim- million dollars asked, and exceeded the amount by a couple of hundred dollars. Despite the large amount oi 'money collected there was need for a great deal more. Canada is supply- ing' 40,000 boxes per week to prison- ers of war in various theatres of the conflict. 11 pounds of food in each ibox, at the low cost price delivered of $2.50 each. This arm of their work takes a great deal of money and il is their desire to take more of the burden of supplying these boxes if the money were available. Major Watson also traced the Red Cross from its beginning 80 years to the present time and showed how the Geneva Conference of 1929 had im proved the lot of the prisoner of war. Mrs. E. J. Fisher and Mrs. Stewart Beattie rendered a splendid duet. A collection was taken for the work in the local Brunch of the Red Cross which amounted to $16.00. The Na- tional Anthem brought a very in- structive evening to a close. Prince Arthur Officers Walker was installed as Mas- ter of Prince Arthur Lodge No. 333, A.F.&A.M., at the annual instalation of officers on Friday evening. Wor. Bro. W. G. Watson acted as installing officer. Following are the officers: W,M. Wan. Walker. I.P.M. Wor. Bro. J. S. McDermid. S.W. Bro. M. S. McLeod J.W. Bro. Carl Carruthers Chaplain Bro. K. G. McMillan. Treasurer W. Bro. F. H. Hickling Secretary Wor. Bro. C. J. Bellamy D. of C. Wor. Bro. A. Down S.D. Bro. J. A. Richards J.D. Bro. E. Blackburn S.S. Bro. E. Gordon. J.S. Bro. C. J. Kennedy I.C,. Bro. R. Clark Tyler Bro. G. A. Cairns is short of metal and tne fting is said to have expressed a wish to make the same kind of sacrifice as other people were making. In another way, the Knig shared the troubles of his people. Buckingham Palace has beeu hit in several places oy bombs. The small building at the front right hand corner shows signs Missed First Council Meeting in 62 Years Sixty-two years of continuous ser- vice to the Township of Artemesia has ben the record of Mr. W. J. Clerk of the Township of Artemesia. Bellamy of Flesherton, th e efficient It was on April 1st, 1880 that Mr. Bellamy received the appointment of Clerk of the Township and during the 62 years of holding that office he has an enviable record of never having missed a meeting of the Council. Last week he was forced to remain home when the monthly meeting of Council was held, through illness, and his position was taken fey his son, Mr. C. J. Bellamy. Mr. Bellamy has had a wonderful grasp on municipal affairs and his opinions were followed on almost every occa- sion. He was an authority on mun- icipal and school law. Mr. Bellamy wiill be 89 years of age this coming July and believe that his many years as Clerk of Artemesia and the fact that in all that time he had never missed a Council meeting, constitutes something of a record, of which Mr. Bellamy might well be proud. REV. GEORGE DOREY, D.D. Asosciate Secretary Department of Home Missions of the United Church of Canada, who will be the special preacher at anniversary services in St. John's United Church, morning and eveninjr. next Sunday, June 21. of damage. Throughout the area northward from the Palace, bombing was not nearly so severe as in the old city ot in the dock area in the east end, but nearly every block shows signs of damage. It seemed to me that the destruction in the West End was all from high explosives, not from in- cendiary borrtbs, as in the other parts of the city. The damage was by blast not by fire. I don' know whj. It may have been that the Germans did not drop inieniaries there, or perhaps these wicked little bombs are not so effective where houses are not quite so close together. Again, it may have been that the West Ender* kept a better fire watch. These are just guesses of course but it's easy to tell which type of bombcaused the damage in most cases Fires caused by bombs look, in the end, like many other fires, and the blackened ruins are similiar. But high explosives don't blacken; they pul- verize and justhow they act seems to be partly a matter of chance. Some of the smart London shops ir-j gone. Others have all the glass missing. Fronts are boarded up except for small holes, ""hene little windows often show nothing but a cheerfull sign. Hyde Park and Orators Everyone has heard of Hyde Park. It's a large park, something like High Park in Toronto, and it is situated in the heart of the West End. There's quite a large pond or lake in it, but tin. 1 things the wartime visitor notices most are the anti-aircraft guns. They are all over the park, and there are searchlights with some women in the crow. Hyde Park is just behind Buck- ingham Palace ami there must have been a terific din when the raids were on. The guns are usually in shallow pits, ringed around with sand bags to protect the crew from blasts and Mrs. i>. IHcKillop Dies Mrs. Douirald McKillop, a resident of Flesherton for he past 21) years, died suddenly at her home about 1.30 Tuesday morning, June 16th, in her 86th year. Deceased had been enjoy- ing very good health for some time and Monday evening had apparently been feeling the ame as usual. She suffered a heart attack about 10.30 Monday evening and despite medical aid she passed away about 1.30 a.m. The late Mrs. McKillop was form- erly Miss Mary Emerson and was born in Bristol, Quebec, and was in her 86th year. She was married to Dougald McKillop 60 years ago last November and she moved to Flesh- erton with her husband 29 years ago, her husband conducting a hardware store and plumbing and tinsmith business, now being manag- ed by their son. Ernest. Mr. Mc- Killop predeceased her on October 11, 1937. Surviving to mourn her passing Flesherton (Mrs. A. G. E. LAWRENCE Funeral services for George Ed- ward Lawrence, age 60, a well-known aid timer of Vulcan. Alta., district, were held from the Anglican church, Vulcan, Rev. C. Winter conducting the services. Mr. Lawrence went west from Flesherton in 1904, homesteading in the Alston district. He resided there since. He married Miss May Sprott in 1910. He was active in all com- munity affairs, havinu served as trus- tee in Alston schol and hall board for many years. He was ill only a short time. He is survived by his wife,, five daughters. Mrs. Neil Cressman, Long- view; Mrs. Arthur Standish, Banff; Marjorie of Calgary and Olive and Erni> at home; three sons, James at Vulcan; George, Turner Valley, and Harry, overseas with the 1st Canad- ian Scottish Highlanders; four sis- ters. Mrs. George Galbraith. High River, Alta.; Mrs. J. Patton, Ogden, Alta.; Mrs. Arthur Appleton, Gait, Ont., and two brothers, William of Calgary and Lester of Vancouver. There were many floral tributes. Interment was in Vulcan Cemetery. one son, Ernest, of one daughter. Eva 'Ponf-fn'lorf "Tt Vtirm 4> BUILDINGS KNOWN and Churcott) of Wallacebung, and one grandson, Emerson Thompson, whom she raised from childhood, and who is now with the Royal Canadian Engin- eers. One sister, Mrs. T . Strutt, re- sides in Quebec, 16 grandchildren also surviving. Three daughters prede- ceased her. The late Mrs. McKillop was an ad- herent of the Baptist church which she attended regularly until the past couple of years. She was of a quiet nature and very seldom was seen away from her home. The funeral is being held Thursday afternoon, June 18th, with service at her late residence at 2 o'clock p.m. interment to be made in Fleshertoi Cemeterv. NOVEL METHOD OF PLANTING POTATOES We have learned of an unique method of planting potatoes, espec- ially if you are so unfortunate as U> be a martyr to any form of rheumat- ism. First you have ^n .obliging neighbor work the land thoroughly; then you and the good wife, or young grandson, sally forth with potatoes, hoe and a good stout fishing rod, but the latter is not intended to be used for catching fish, at least not at the presant moment. Oh yes, a revolving stool is necessary. The operator sits on the stool, while t>he wife makes the holes to receive the potatoes, which are deftly thrown towards the hole. Now. here is where the fishing rod comes in. II the potato goes too far or not far enough, the rod, with a contraction on the end, is used to draw bhe sett back to place, or push it forward. There are some points on which we are not quite clear, but if you interview Mr. Robert Clark of town, he will give you the full particulars. CH \NGES ARE MADE IN AIRGRAPH SERVICE On and after June 15th bhe fee for airgraph messages has been reduced to cents. After June 15th. air- graph messages can be accepted ad- dressed to civilians in the United Kingdom. The airgraph fee for messages to civilians, when sent by a civilian, is 15 cents: when s*nt by personnel of the Royal Navy, British Royal Air Force serving in Canada, 6 cents. Fill your lungs full of refreshing gasoline fumes while you can. A year from mow there may be nothing to smell but June. SUCCESSFUL AT FESTIVAL The following piano pupils of Mrs. J. E. Milne were successful in winn- ing awards at the Grey County Mis- ical Festival held at Owen Sound: Piano Trio, 8 years and under: st place with 82^ . Joanne Wood, Mur- eil Sjiarks, Mary Jane McTavish. The children also played at the concert of first place winners held in Westside United Church on Thursday last Piano Solo, 8 years and under, 3rd place with 82^: Muriel Sparks. Piano Solo, 13 years and under, 3rd place with 78</r : Blanche Walker. Piano Solo, 14 years and under, 3rd place with 83% : Genevieve Milne. BORN ALLEN At Mrs. Nuhn's Nursing Home, Flesherton, on Tuesday, June 16th, 1942, to Mr. and Mrs. James Allen, a daughter.