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- t. V. I , ;/ fi i \ VOL. 62; NO. 5 FLESHERTOX, CAT., V\ EDNESDAY, JULY 1, 1942 \V. H. Thuston & Son,. Proprietors Humanity Still Lives (By 8th Line, Ospvey. Reporter) Sor^e one once said "Every need- less tear shed by a child is a crime against civilization," but the cold business world seldom detours from ite usual routine lor mere senti- mental or humanitarian motives, as it term* thero. In the writer's op- inion, howevers, a little deviation fraud rigid rules by those in author- ity '-would, in many cases, relieve much heart ache in this would of trooMes. It did so in the case of I..A.C. Jim Challis ol Stratford, England, of whom we read last week, 'and who was stationed at Estaven, 'Sask. He boarded a 'giant bomber at an eastern Canadian airport and was flown to Britain "With no thought of death or destruction in his mind, a? the term "bomber' 1 might imply, but on the contrary, to sav a life that of his three Tear old daughter, who cried and frett so much for her father that doctors received permission from the authorities to have him return home. He was greeted -with tesrrs of joy, and the doctor stated 'that, as a result, the child wooW lire. It is refreshing to read of such an incident in the pre- sent chaw lif ' the world. JL C Muir Passes A- C '('Archie) Muir, pronu*i kusinew Ban of Ceylon, passed away at iiis home Wednesday morning, following a. heart attack Tuesday evening. He had not been enjoying the best of health lately, but his sudden passing comes as a shock to .all wtor> Jenew him. We have DB (def- inite infoj-mation as to the time ol" the fuseraU but it. is expected that it wil!'.i>e held on Friday. Hon. Geo. Hoadley Spoke At Vandeleur Farm Fcrnim (By Vandeleur Reporter) Hon. Geo. Hoadley, Director Health Services for the National Committee for Mental Hygiene, ami oi lormer Minister .rta, and Miss of Health Stewart, . in Al- director and secretary, of Toronto, delivered two outstanding addresses on municipal health services in the school house on Monday evening of last week. Charts were displayed and figures given, that were a reve- lation to the audience. The speak ers also answered many questions following their addresses. The following resolutions were then moved by Howard Graham and seconded by Chas. Bolaad that "this meeting place itself on record as being in favor of enabling legisla- tion being passed at the next session of the Legislature to permit muni- cipalities to vote on the question of municipal health rvices.'' Mr. Clif- ford Allen of Flasherton, vice-presi- dent of the Grey County Rural Youth Federation, spoke briefly. it was moved by Chas. Bo land and seconded by 'Geo. Buchanan that a vote of th*nks be tendered the speakers, fe- what the mover de- scribed as two of the finest address- es ever heard in the corawnnity. The " meeting ws held under the auspices of the 'Iwal Farm Fwom and wa well attended. Respected Citizen Passes Flesherton lost one of its most statutes of Ontario in regard to the prominent citizens early Sunday morning in the person of William James Bellamy, a resident of this village for the pa^c 75 years, whose death cceurred at hi home here aft^i being 1 cin*in"d to hu bed for the past month. He had not been enjoy- ing the best of health for some time. but was able to attend to hi? duties as Clerk of the Township of Arte- mesia until he became bedfast. The June meeting was the first one in i2 years that he lad missed. The late Mr. Bellamy wa~ bi'-n at Cannington. Ont., on July 26th. 1853. a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Chas Bellamy, and came to this district 75 years ago in June. His fir*t job was shingling on the old Munshaw House stables, which .veve dem ilish- ed thirteen ytars aaro. Ha has been a resident of Fleshtrton since tk*t time. He was married 59 years ago J^ \-~ HOCK .MILLS TEACHER RECIPIENT tilFT of the mothers aud older' 3>upik:anet at the Rock Mills school Thursday afternoon last and jare- , sentedithe teacher, Mrs. DoJan. who resigned and is leaving the section,! with a cedar chest of ^stationery. Marian (.Croft read the addcess .and Ivan Belts made the pretBtaiion. Mi-:. Doli:. replied, thanking All for, their kind wishes and for the very :fine ^ca-nperation she experienced with the fcoard and the parents dur- ing the;.tiwe she was teacher. fleaherton H. S. Graduate Pubfcc School Inspector Presentation at Kimberley On "Thursday evening friends of H.S. Montgomery met at the Com- munity Hall, Kiraiberiey, for the pur- ! pose of extending: 'to him ibest wishes anil appreciation of his work. Dur- ing the evening, "Mr. Pickles ad- dressed Mr. Montgomery and, on toSialf of the 'gathering of friends, expressed regret that he was not returning after holidays to continue his duties as principal of the school here, after which he was presented with a Gladstone bag. Mr. Mont- gomery replied very feelingly, thank- ing all foT their kindness and their the 'vo-oiperation shown him since he came here from Ottawa. A -pleasant soxial time was enjoyed by all. KEL'NION PICNIC . W-.W. JlcLeod, a Swinttm has received the appoint- .old ment <f Ins^ptctor of Public Sduxxls in the Countiet of Prescott and Rus- sell Counties and will make his head- vat Otuwa. Bill is a ate of Flesherton High School and fcas 'beet -teaching in Carlton PnaMk 1 School ' "Toronto for a number of Jrears. "He 'is a veteran of the First Great *W*v. 'His friends from ht home community aid also in Flesh- erton congratulate h'wn on the recog- nition of ;W ability Vy this appoini- hient J&. reunion of the Guy, Cameron and .Brownridge families and a few Oaprey friends, was held on Sunday .at .Sunset Point, Collingwood, in hon- or of Mrs. Hector Mclntyre (Lizzie Guy) of Barons, Alta. At 6 o'clock about 100 sat down to supper. Those attending "from: a distance were: Mrs. Sector Mdntyre, Barons, Alta.; Jim Guy, Midland; Mr. and Mrs. Law- erm.-v Cameron, Barrie, and Mr. and Mr? --Chuater (Canreron, Owen Sou>- also others from Stayner. Thornbury ailii :Mttw^ll. Tile oldest relative prejiit was Mrs. Httie Cameron of CvKiinrwood and the youngest was Wayne Brownridge. 9 months old SOB off Mr. and 'Mrs. Clarence Brown- ridg* of Stayner. Th* aye so many regulations days that it is just possible that many young folks may overlook Why M it that no mwte ever be- ' the one that requires all 16 years of eomse a barber? age or over to register. 60% OF OUR FUNERALS COST LESS THAN $ 200^ conduct of municipal business, and was therefore able to guide the Council in their work. His counsel was also sought fry officials of other municipalities. He was> also Clerk of the Village of Flesherton for the past 28 years and for many years was Clerk of the local Division Court. He was also secretary of the Flesherton Public School fo r 53 years and the High School for 31 years, until his retirement from these posi- tions a year ago. He was intensely interested in the welfare of his adopted villags. He had a quiet dis- position and friendly demeanor, and never gave cause for offence and was very tolerant to the views of others. He will be greatly missed in this district and his place will be hard to fill with the efficiency he gave to hi> various municipal duties. The late Mr. Bellamy was intense ly interested in the work of the Mas- onic Order. He was initiated into Prince Arthur Lodge N'o. 333. A.F.& A.M.. on May 8th, 1862, and wa.- first Master in 1889 and again later : in 1890 and 1901. He received the M'asonie long service medal and also the medal for fifty years a Past Master. He was regular in attend- ance until the past couple of years, tak-ing the <vork as well as younger I men and was the oldest Past Mister of Prince Arthur Lodge. He was a mojuber of St. Jahn's United Church and held offices on the Boards of the Church. The funeral took .place on Tuesday afternoon, June 30th, with service in St. John's United Church at 2.30 p m. Rev. Mr. McMillan*, pastor of the church, preached a very fine sermon niching briefly on the life of the deceased. Dr. F. W. Murray of To- ronto, a relatives of the family, sang with his fine tenor voice ''When Peace Like a River." Interment was made in the family plot in Flesher- ton Cemetery. The members of Prince Arthur Lodge turned out in a body, with visitors from Markdale Durham, etc., and the funeral service of the Order was conducted by Wor Bro. W. G. Watson. The pallbearers were members of the Council of the Township of Art- emesia, with which he had faithfull> served for such a long period: Reeve J, A. Davis. Councillors Robt. Purvis Jas. McLoughry, Frank Betts. Thos Tucker, and Township Road Super- I inteudent I. B. Wlftta-ker. j Thuse present from a distance were: Mr. and Mrs. Bert Osburn ol THE LATE W. J. BELLAMY ! Nottawa, Mr. and Mrs. Murray Os- burn and Mrs. Sam Osburn of Batteau. Mervin Osburn and Dr. F W. Murray o* Toronto, Mr. and Mrs Fred Sinclair of Dundss, Bob Bell- amy of Toroto and relatives from Feversham and Dundalk. Among the beautiful floral offer- ings were tokens of sympathy and regard from the Township Council. Village Council, Public and High School Boardit, Prince Arthur Lodge, the neighbors, Flesheroon business men and the Toronto Branch of the Fksherton Old Boys' and Girls' of their 50th He is survived to Mary O.-bunu who predeceased him by nine y<eiirs, just prior to the expected observance wediiin}: anniversary, by three sons. Emerson of St. Thom- as, Char.'e- J. of Flesberton and Robert P. of Torwnto. He also leaves two sisters. MLss Catherine Bellamy, who resided with him and Hannah (Mrs. T. Scott) of Hanover. Deceased received the appointment of Clerk of the Township of Arte- mesia, Flesherton b?iug in the Town- ship at that time, on April 1st, 1880. and for (5- year: has bfen an efficient Association. While W. J. Bellamy has gone from our inffist he will be long re- Clerk. H, made a stn-ly of avaiiicip- numbered by all who knew him for al work a:-,d wa.> an authority on the his gracious personality. K N G A G E M E N I !, CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC i EXAMS HELD IN FLESHERTON Mr. and Mrs. Neil McKinnon of __ Pricevule announce the engage- The following pupils of Mrs. J. E. KB*. Of then- daugnter. Annie Mae, , Milne were 9ueffsMl at th ^ mt la l n -; Toronto Conservatorv of M.s.c ex- the _ S i. . , " Tn r ""v ' '' * Mrs. Margaret Little Observes 90th Birthday Saturday marked the 80th birthday of Mrs. Margaret Little, a wejt-known and respected resident oi ' Wareham district, Osprey Township. The form- er Margaret Arnott, she has resided a Osprey Township practically al! ier long liie and can recall many a stirring incident of the pioneer days. Her'hustband. Gilbert Little, who farmed in Osprey, predeceased her about thirty years ago. Mrs. Little is wont to spend the warm, summer months at her old home, half a mile west of. Ware- ham. Her biethday was celebrated at the home* of her daughter. Mrs. John Erwin. 47 Methune Ave. Toronto, as most of her family reside in that city. She left for Toronto a few days ago, especially to celebrate becoming a nonagenarian. Though her health has not been good of late and her eyesight is fail- ing her.Mrs. Little is still quite active. Up until this year she has resided alone at her Wareham home. Recent, ly she enjoyed a ten-day visit from her son, Cpl. S. E. Little, who has been for many months a member of the ground crew of the R.C.A.F. at 3Ioncton, N.B. Besides her son with the arm >d forces, there are two other -sons and two daughters, Robert of Orangu viile; Gilbert, of Toronto: Mary. (Mrs. James Fawcett) of Duncan; Matilda (Mrs. Thos McBroowr). and Margaiet- (Mr?. John En.vin of Toronto. Aioth-jr son, William, a member 'if tne Battalion, was killed oa the S in 1!)16. Mrs. R.J. Talbot < f Dun.ialk is an only surviving <i ; *.ei. Golden Wedding Mr. and Mrs. Gp. O. Short, well known residents of Fevj-rsham, cele- brated their golden wedding arni- versary on Monday, June 22nd, at th_t horn* *jf their son and daughter- in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Short, on the Ttuth Line of Oaprey. In the family there are six sons, six daughters and twenty-five grand' children, all of whom were present, except Stanley Short, a grandsop, who is serving overseas with the Royal Canadian Engineer^ An address was read and a purse presented, after which fifty guests were seated a*, a teble. which was decorated with a three-story anni- versary cake and bouquets of flowers sent by friends. The Advance, along with many other friends, wish this estimable couple many mare yars together. High School Staff Busy C. P. Wilson of the local High S-honl staff will attend th July session of the Department of Educa- tion course in Defence Training co be held at Lake Couchiching. The course will be added to the High School curriculum this fall. Miss Alice Heard and Mrs. Merce.'. also of the High School staff, have accepted appointment by the D;^, arT . ment of Education as Associate Ex- aminers in Latin Authors and Mod- ern History, respectively, to report in Toronto early in July. Edgar Bellamy Passes Word was received in Flesherton on Monday of the death of Mr. Edgar Bellamy at Chicago. He wa* an onlv son of the late Mr. and Mrs Chas 1'IL. C.vKL ii^KTLK Sou oi Mr. and .virs. r'ru:iK of Fiesn<:rton, who arrived overseas a few WL-eK~ ago with tne Royal Canadian Army Service Corps. Stewart Duller Fink pt-oaies and will form a pretty background at tne home of Mr. and Mrs. Win. H. Miller, Dun- dalk, formerly of Fiesiierlon, tins Wednesday, July 1st. when their only daughter, Marion Elizabeth, will be- come the bride of Neil Stewart, R.C.A.F.. and Mrs. John Stewart of Flesherton. The Reverend Mr. M. G. Butler will officiate will play W. Bellamy and born in Arte- 1 mesia 56 years ago. About 36 years ago he moved to the West, where he i. * herather ' and and Mrs. Vernon Stewart the wedding music. ^ will be given in marriage wear an after- noon dress of cloud pink, crepe with flower hat from which falls a should- married and resided for many vears A few years ago he moved to ChLago ^^.^ ft ^ T ' ' where he has since resided. He wa.- ill for several months. The were cremated and were interred at Chicago. Besides his sorrowing wife IK leaves to mourn a daughter and two sons, Patricia. Charles ami Ross. al. married and residing in Chicago. He also leaves seven sisters: Alberta (Mrs. Dinsmore) Stranraer. Sask.; Lizzie (Mrs. Harry Shaw) Markdale; Cora (Mrs. Geo. Best) Flesherton; Frances (Mrs. Miller) Golden. B.C.: Leona (Mrs. R. Thistlethwaite) To- ronto; Gertie (Mrs. R. H. Mellaforrt) ~outts. Alta.. and Rita (Mrs. R. Park) of Flesherton. There are also four grandchildren. son v H B an w C T ] Mrs. H R. McLean ar. late jMi-. Alex. MacMi!!:m. Tlu rfage will take place quietly on 4, i-i tVvkdale Pr^-byttrian C!..i;-i Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. P I;,>;in! ->f F^her- tnn announce the- engag.\.u::t of their youngest daurrhti-r. M-..-- Pat- ricia. to Mr. Alfrt"* P,>V-^ r;-. r -Ve, only son of Mr. ana Mr.--. D. C'.'irke nC Rotlllwon Toronto of Mou?it Dennis, the r.ui.vi take p'ace quietly July 7th. to Mr. a>d Mrs. G. W. Dins:nre of as examiner: 1st class honors, Gen- Cc.iservatory Grade 7 - vievo Miln 83. Grade 6 1st elass honors, Blanche Walker 80 (2 years' worV in 1 year* Grade 5 ,Honors. Mabel Chard 70; pass. Lois Sparks 67. Grade 3 Honors. Elma Talbot 73. Grade 1 1st ctess honors, Muriel Sparks 81; honors. Audrey Wauchope Thornburv announce the er.:;gement | t" H ****. ^1"" 77 ' ^ Mav >' Jane M - ' of thir youngest daughter. Edith Irene, to Merviiv Wilmer. eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Davidson of Feversham, the marriage to take place early in July. Generally speaking too many people are generally-speaking. When HH'or's generale visit him they nre m* Jo to leave (jjei r aFms j m the ante-rcrthi. TVn if the becomes hot they haven't a leg to stand on, Tavish 74. Eleanor Sparks 73, Jack Milne 72. Theory examinations were written on June 13th at the home of Miss Alice Heard, with Miss Heard acting as presiding examiner: Grade 2 Theory 1st class honors, Geeviere M-ifcie 97, Frances Buah- anai 94. Grade 1 Theory Is-t class honors (written ii Feb.) Genevieve Milne 97 France* Buchanan 96. (written in Jurw) Blanche Walker 96, Lois Sparks i4. Mabel Chard 8<i. Sims Wolfe Corina Marie (Irene) daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Wolfe, Melancthon. was married to Hugh \. Sims, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Simi. Proton Station, in a pretty ceremony at 12 noon on Saturday. The cere- mony was performed by Rev. E. M. Burgess of Horninjr's Mills, pastor of Melonethon United Church. The bride was attired in a street length white silk jersey with a white hat and carried white carnations and arypsophelia. She was attended by her sister. Pauline Wolfe, who wore printed sheer with white accessories and carried pink carnations and gypsophelia. For a reception at the bride's home Mr?. Wolfe wore blue sheer with a corsage o f pink roses. The groom's mother. Mrs. Sims, assisted, wearing blue skeer with a corsage of tea- roses. On a trip North the bride travelled in an aqua suk with white accessor- . They will reside in Toronto. onial bouqiwt of Joanna Hill roses, bouvardia and cornflower. The bride will be attended by her cousin, -Mis*--- Isabel Tupl ing, wearing heaven blue crepe with flower hat and carrying a bouquet of Taddie carnations and cornflower. Mr. Jackson Stewart will be groomsman for his brother. At the reception which will follow, the bride's mother, gowned in aqua' crepe with navy accessories, will re- ceive assisted by the groom's mother, wearing navy blue with white ac- cessories. Later the bride and groom will leave OR a short trip, the bride travel- ling in a yellow embroidered linen Shan dress with black accessories. Among those who entertained for the bride prior to her marriage, were Mrs. Alex. McDonald of Toronto, who gave a miscellaneous shower. Miss Isabel Tupling gave a surprise party and presentation. Miss Cecille Ar- ' rew's entertained "Virginia f staff at a miscellaneous sho- four girl friends entertained iay afternoon tea. A mi* *hower was given by Dund-. at the home of Miss Ila* Mrs. L. Champ entertain at a cup and saucer shower i 4 ^- J - 21.35 REALIZED ON SVLE OF TICKETS FOR QUILT The Rock Mil]s War Workers met the home of Mrs. Ed. Croft, when another quilt was completed several blocks pieced. The draw < on and was a flower garden Qu ilt. on which mm,bers had be*n selling tick- ts. Master Bobbie Betts made th Pedestrians are advised not to walk too swiftly these days. Walk half ss fast and yow rubbor he.-l? will last twice as )o*g. draw and Mr. P. H. made the Hickling of . . . . F!e,herton WM the , ucky ^ total of $21.35 was realized on the sale of ticket? Master Ted Well j, away th:s wepk with RP.V. Mr a*d his group of bov from Forest. at Mount J.