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®hje /tol)^rlM VOL. 63; NO. 46 FLESHERTON. ONT., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 1944 W. H. Thurston & Son, Publishers This Robin A Bit Early Yesterday morning Mr. Harry Page showed The Banner four robin egg-s, which Mrs. Page had noticed lying on the ^now at the back door O'f their Second St. resid«noe. There were five eggs, but the fifth had been broken. Although Mrs. Page searched carefully, she was unable to discover any trace of the nest, which had likely been blown down by the wind or destroyed in some manner. At any rate robin eggs are unusual this early in the spring, and the mother bird must have been one of those sanguine creatxires by whom the first bright, warm day is accepted* as a certain sign that spring has really coime. â€" Oranjgevil'le Banner. Presented Watches At Ceylon Euchre Party A euchre partv was held at the home of Mrs. Elsie Shaw, Cevlon, on Friday evening last, when two Ceylon young people were presented with watches by the community. These were Wren Margaret Smellie and Pte. George Jaynes. Mrs. McWilliam read the address to the former and Mrs. Wni. Gibson m'ade the presenta- tion, while Mrs. Mary Irwin read the address to George and Mrs. Jas, Sin- clair presented the wrist watch. Miss Eva Doupe of Flesherton won the ladies' prize, while Mr. Jack Nicho! the men's. Mr. Wilson of Markdale won the lucky nrizp No, Susie, the blue siky laws have T>e Germans defending the Euro- notring to do with aviation, although i pean coast fear that the Allies will they dio concern flnaneial high fliers. ' barge in on them. exfen- naed not $iv»â€" V. BalM ft Maddocks off ft complete fiauraU Cno uddi- tional ahurgti ) priced within ro^r iitcuiu* TL:«..<.« Dm^J D.M.L I Report of Convention of InieVeS Kaid llUSh Ont Horticultural Socie Snaak thieves have been busy in the PrJceville ar^a and the maple syrup crop is receiving attention. Mr. Wm. McLeod of the ^outh Line, near Priceville, lost a considerable amount last Friday night when somebody went to his maple bush and boiled down a batch of sap which had been collected and left before morn- ing with the syrup. The loss of the syrup was not felt greatly, but the party or Parties did not have the decency to take the pan from the fire when they had finished their nefar- ious worlc and the pan burned and was rained. The loss of the pan was more important than the loss of the syrup, as steel for pans is hard to obtain these days. APPOINTED OWEN SOUND SANITARY INSPECTOR Mr. H. G. Burke of Owen Sound, formerly of Feversham, has been appointed Sanitary Inspector for the city of Owen Sound. Harry is a vet- eran of the first Great War and has been a resident of the Scenic City for the past several years. He is at the present time Vice-President of the Owen Sound branch of the Canadian Legion. They Do Not Fight Alone BATES & MADDOCKS FOIERAL CHAPEL ^^^i NATIONAL SELECTIVE SERVICE If Yon Employ Male Persons Have they all complied with the Mili tary Call -Up? By an Order signed under authority of the National Selective Service MobiUzation Regulations: li Every employer of male employees must make an examination of the documents of these employees, and forward advice on those -who fail to produce documents sho^yixtg good standing under Mobilization Regulations. 2. This examination must be completed by May Ist, 1944., S. "EMPLOYER" includes industrial and commercial employers, and also farm operators. 4. "MALE EMPLOYEE" includes all male persons working for you. " 5. A booklet "EMPLOYERS' GUIME," has been sent to industrial and commercial employers. A return post card has gone to ^ farm operatars. 6. Kyou employ any male person, and have not been notified of the survey by booklet or post card, contact the nearest Employ- ment and Selective Service 0£Bc« and ask for the booklet. 7. Workers in agriculture, of military age, who have not be^re- jected by the Army and who have not a Postponement Order should apply for such order to the nearest Registrar immedi- ately. 8. Obligation to make the examination rests on each and every employer of male persons, and employers mi^st act. 9. Penalties are provided for failiu* to carry out this examina- tion, and for male employees failing to assist by refusal to produce documents. . THE NATIONAL SELECTIVE SERVICE MOBILIZATION REBDLATIONS DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR! Our purchase of Victory Bonds does not line us up as sen active par- ticipant with the Canadian in battle dress in the prrim l>attle beino- wa^ed t in Europe. We cannot fool ourselves , on this point. For trere is little or I no sacrifice here in Canada that can 1 be related even remotelv to the haz- ardous life or death work in which ! our boys are engaged overseas. Yet t!)e purchase of Victory Bonds is vital to the well-being of our men in bat*-'-" for two reasons. First, the cnsh we thn= -rovide maintains the ^'Imv of necessary material ' - the fiHitiniT forops. Secondly, and per- Iviy? mrTP â- â- 'Ti'pnrtant the enthusias- !,'p support 'yhich Canadians at home "â- i'"e ♦o a X-.n-nTTT Loan informs the boys overseas better than any other mpM^o.-l w" have at our command t lilt thv h-^arts and minds of the over-whelming majority of folk back home are with them. Ont. Horticulturid Society The 3Sth annual convention of the Ontario Horticultural Society was held in Toronto, February 13 ami 'H in tlie King Edward Hotel. There was a large attendance, prominent liorticulturists being present from many parts of the province. The agenda' was a large one; over three dozen topics were taken up, with such a lengthy pi'ogram time and space will permit only a brief review of some of the high lights of the agenda. Prominent amon^ tV""-' were half a dozen addresses, which dealt quite comprehensively with the most important subjects. Tlie president, Mr. Fred H. Fair^. Woodstock, exipressed his pleasure at welcoming both the old members and the new ones, expressine his conift- dence that youthful virion and ma- ture experience would make a "very vital conifer-ince." He called atten- tion to the fact that material emer- gency had arisen since '^'-"ir last conference. Floriculture, which had the stage, had given wav to the call for Victory Gardens, which had re- ceived much attention throughout province. He urged the convention to give the subject still more serious attention during the current year. The secretary, J. A. Carroll in his report, discussed natriotic enterpris- es, such as Victory Gardens, which were promoted by over 50 per cent of the Societies; wartime hausing. where home beautification and gar- den competitions were sponsored; patrioEic organizations received as- sistance from Societies; ^"'ivenile aH- ivities. promoted hv n majority of the senior or^ani-^ations in which jnven/ ile programs, shows and competi^'inn? •VPTQ held. Other subject- included public beautification. di"tri.->t -v' â-  ings, nntriotic seed fuiid'- '',csds ' r Ru.ssian and for the British fund), militar.v cemeteries â- â- '•'i Association 'ei-viccs (lantern slides, record hno' â- ;. diplomas, etc.) Flesherton Cemetery Finances Improved Mr. Qob Phillips was appointed as secretary of the Flesherton Cemetery Commission, at the annual meeting of that body on Wednesday evening. He succeeds Mrs. R. J. Boyd, who re- signed after holding that office for the past two years. Mr. John Nuhn was appointed chairnran and F. H. W. Hickling is ti-easurer. Other nicnvbers of the Board are: F. W. Duncan, K. Betts and J. A. Richards. The treasurer, Mr. F. H. W. Hick- ling, 'presented financial statement and showed that bonds and securities held bv the Commission amounted to $5,6l)0.U0 with $456.58 cash on hand. Revenue during the year amounted to $643.19 paid in on perpetual main- tenance, $608.88 in sundry receipts, interest of $147.87 and profit on sale of bonds of $69.48, making a total of $1469.42. Expenditures were: sal- aries $145.00, sundry expenses $538.- 41, depreciation on lawn mower of $10.00. leaving a total of $694.11 expenditures, and a surplus on hand of $775.31. Th" Commission was handicapped during the past year, as it was im- possible to secure a caretaker and tlie work keeping the cemetery in shane an<l digging graves, etc., had to bo done by day labor. The ceme- tery was. however, kept in very gootl condition and is a credit to the work of the Commission and also to the community. I.. HUMPHREY MITCHELL, MimUStr tf Ubotn. A. MacNAMARA, Dhtctor, NatioitM Sileelive Stnict. B-10-*4-W Lome Shier, 3 Years Old, Died In Toronto Hospital (By Pnrtlaw Reporter) This disti-ict was shrouded in sor- row this week end, when it was learn- ed that little Lome Shier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Shier, Portlaw, had passed awny in the Hospital for Sick Children, Tnroroto. The little hoy had not been well for some time and on the advice of a physician was taken to the hospital on' Thursday last, where he passed away on Saturday eveninir at the age of three years and ten rr\onths. Besides his sorrowing parents, he leaves to mourn his passing. â-  s^ sister, Lorene, EJeanor, Shirley 'Ri.^e, ami Elsie and a brother. Earl. The funeral took place on Tuesday, April 18th. from the residence of his parents. Rev. Mr. Westcott '^f St. John's United' Church. Flesherton, had charge of the service and gave a vei-y comfortins: m''---"''e. Many friends and neighlbors were gathered to show their symnn+Kv. Interment was made " • T^'ipsherton Cemetery. A large numiber of beautiful floral offerinigs of sympathy <-„rvnnT)rio(i ^.}^Q little casket. The pall-ibearpi"- were his uncle®: Chester Shier. Cc'-il Shier, Russell Shier and Gordon Shier. The flower bearers were his uncles Lawrence Shier, Neil Gardner, RJay McMtdlen and Percy MicMullen. Anotlier important subject was Socitty Probioms tiii'l ''o^.-ib'f' Sol- I utions," which was introductd by Mr. I O. D. Cadott? of Silver W:itnr; who I gave many hf-lpful sug^csUjns, some j of which pertained to the fjiancina ! rf smaller societies, rural cemeteries. j ways of getting things done other â-  tiinn by mo'fy, pri^arin^ 'ij-ofrms for Board and public meetings, etc. He submitted a two-year program for the latter, some of the monthly tonics being En''''h Gardens, Care â- ^f Plants in the Spring, Ground Prob- 'ems. Rope Gardens, Table Decora- tions and Denionstvations. Cacti and Gourds. Tho lantern slide service rendered Iv Publicity and Extension Division of the Pominicm Department cl Ag- riculture urnved of con'^idonible in- <-'S) ests. Lantern slides are loaned to Agricultural and Horticultural So.- ieties at a cost of one-way transpor- â-  *'"iâ€" ^in Ontario 85 rents frrnn G+tiiwa. Slides on 17 different su;b- ieets are available, some of which are: planning and planting of the 'nrm home garden (59 slides): nlant- •ng and care o^ the town and city home .grounds (50 slides); trees, .•yhru'bs and vines in home improve- nent (5-1 si'des: the per'^nhipl border (60 slides); homes in Canad'.-! * "last To coast (60 slides). Heobum joins Drew in attadk on King H he didn't, that would be news. P oduc^ng Syrup From 3,100 Trees This year the weather has been extra good for the making of maple ^yr ip and the crop is expected to be ab"ve the averan-p. The cold night? ai'n warm days required for the sap t'-, run, have made the sap run in a n ""r-ending stream. Mr. Walter Akitt of Rock Mills, til"' maole gyfup kinc of Grey County ha=: 3,100 trees tapped, several hun- >ir':i more than other years and is : " i."i:(< u ;;rood yield. The produc- ers have been so busy gatherinsr sap and boiling down, that the first fresh maple syrup came on the nrarket in town On Thui'sday last. W. J. Chard c\; Son, east of Fleshei-ton, have 500 trees producing. The quality of the â- jjrup is excellent this year and with tile extra price obtainable, the pro- ducers are pleased, as they can sell i\'A ti.e .syrup they can produce. Six h Victory Loan Campaign Starts Mtunciay, April 24 Objective for Grey County in Can- ada's Sixth Victorv Loan which opens on Monday next, April 24th, has beea set at $4,000,000.00. The objectives for each of the municipalities are set at substantially the same figurse as for the last loan. The minimum ob- jective for Canada has been placed at$l,200,000.000.00, the same as last loan, and the Grey County minimum has been placed at the same figure as last time. Grey has done excep- tionally well in every Victory Loan so far, and it was felt that simply because Grey had done well in past loans it was unfair to raise the ob- jective each loan. What is actually required, however, is about ten per cent more than was actuallv sold in Grey County last loan. Sales in Grey and Owen Sound last fall amounted to $4,356,900. The township of Collingwood led the parade of municipalities in the purchase of Victoi-j- Bonds this loan,. having authorized a $10,000 purchase last week. Reeve Knuff and his coun^illoi-s felt that previous purch- ases of Victory Bonds have been good investments and they are anxious to keep up the good work. The objectives for each of the mu nicipalities in our district have been set as follows: Ai-temesia $100,000; Euphrasia $85,000; Glenelg $45,000; Holland $60,000; Markdale $85,000; Flesherton $40,000. O&pi-ev $70,000, Proton 70,000. Dundalk $50,000. in Memoriaro NEED QUALITY HOGS Canada will try to deliver 600 mill- ion pound's of bacon to Britain dur- ing IP'44. If those requirements are to be met, says the Dominion Depart- ment of Agricul; .e, and the domestic needs rf Canada sunplied as well, every good ouali+ - hcT that can be nroduced will be urgently needed, so it is essential that plans be made to maintain hof timduction at the '"â- -â- '- est possible leveL There isn't always e<iual pay *or men and wome... but just trv serv- ing boys and girls at the table and not givinig them equal pie. The Minister oi Finance of the Dominion ol Canada oifeis for sale $1,200,000,000 Sixth VICTORY LOAN Dated and bearing interest bom 1st May 1944, and oHeted in two maturitiee, the choice of which is optional vrilh &• purchoeer, as follows: 16 years and 1 month 3 years and 10 months 3% BOyOS OVE Isl JUNE I960 lH% BOM>S DVE 1st MARCH 1948 Callable In or alter 1957 Mon-callable to mahirity Interest pavable lot June and Decembei Inleieirt payable 1st March and Septemiier Denominations, Denominations, $50, $100, $S00, $1,000, $5,000, $10,000, $1,000, W.OOO, $10,000, $28,000, ^ $25,000, $100,000 • $100,000 ISSUE PRICE: 100% "^^VE PRICE: 100% The proceeds of this loon will be used by the Government to finance expenditures for war puipoMM. ^ The lists will open on 241h April 1944, and will close on or about 13th May 1944. AI*P J 'CATIONS FOn THKSE BONUS MA\ BE MADE THROUGH ,iN\ VICTORY LOAN SALESMAN, ANY OK A','C H !N CMVAOA OF ANY CHARTERED BANK OR AN^ AUTHORIZED SAVINGS B,iNK. TRUST OR LOAN <.<»>• ••* .•*> »^»v'"'JV; \? HOM COPIES OF THE OFFICIAL PROSPECTUS AND APPLICATION FORM MAY BE OBTAINED. M .. ;>rr!>VNCE APRIL1944 Rev. Bythell, Markdale, Spoke to St. John's W-MS: The Woman's Missionary Society of St. John's United Church held th'jir Easter Thankoffering service OH Friday afternoon, with a good attendance of memibers and visitors. The president, Mrs. W. I. Henry, pre- sided and spoke a few words of wel- come to the visitors. Mrs. W. Buch- anan of Kimberley and Mrs. (Rev.) Cox of Priceville each gave fine solos, which were greatly appreciat- ed. Mrs. W. E. Betts read the Scrip- ture lesson and Mrs. Westcott led in prayer. Rev. J. R. Bythell of Markdale was the sipecial speaker of the afternoon and took as his subject "A people fenced otF with a golden fence, where the dogs bark at sitrangers," a dis- ourse" on his work among the Eski- mos and Klinket tribe of Indians in the Yukon and Alasalca. Mr. Bythell spent several years in that far north land, and very interesting years they were. He .^poke of the soui-hunger for knowledge of (Jod, and how they v/ould crawl on hands and knees, wlien not able to walk, to reach the service and Vear more of the wonder- ful story of Light. He told of the he^thenis'h customs they canned out, an:d what a response they made in their own way to the gospel. It was .uv address of great interest to all, and in his witty way, the speaker brought a very vivid picture of con- ditions in Eskimo-land, and also a very vivid realization of the need of funds and ever more missionaries, to carry on the work, which has been 50 lai-gely neglected. The Society extendis its deepest thanks to Mr. Rvthell for his kindness in coming !ind giving them the very wor+.h-while riddri'ss. Rev. Mr. Westcott closed the meeting with prayer. FIRE DESTROYS SAUGEEN HOME WILKINSON â€" In loving memory of our dear wife and mother, Mrs, •John Wilkinson, who departed this- life April 18th, 1939 Five years have nassed, dear Mother, But the love for you will never fade. The years may wipe out many things But this they wipe out never. â€" Ever rememibered by Husband and Family. Battle Over Beer If one were to judge frotm the space given to it in some newspapers one might think the war was being fought over the amount of beer available for civilians in Canada. In our' opinion, <he whole controversy is a bit disgusting. No possible con- tribution can be made to the war eifort whether the amount of beer is increased or lessened. Soldiers in Italy who are trying to overcome a stub- born and merciless foe must be am- azed and sickened by the selfishness of people in Canada who are out to get their fill of beer, regardlessi of whether the war effort succeeds or not. The use of manHpower in its manufacture, bottles, shipping con- tainers, tmcking, etc., apparently does not concern them, so long as they get their full quota of beer. WANTED A CHANGE "No thank you, I'll stay at home,"^ said a man who had been invited to join a party visiting the Zoological Gardens. "My eldest daughter does the kangaroo walk, and my second daughter talfes like a parrot, my son laughs like a hyena, my wife watches me like a hawk, my cook's as cross as a bear, and my mother-in-law says- I'm an old gorilla. When I go any- where I want a change." 3= The home of Mr. Jos. Badgerow at l^augeon Juncfcioni was burned to the gi-ound by fire on Friday afternoon, Mr. Ed. Bad^rerow, a son. was busy working in the house when smoke was noticed in the rooms and he went outside to investigate. The fire had broken through the roof and an at- t nipt was made to control the flames but all to no avail. Neighbors were soon on hand to lend assistonce, but the fire had made too great headway and none of the house furmshings Cfuild be saved. There was a S'mall a.nount of insurance, but n'ot enough to cover the livss. Mr. Badigerow and "â- â€¢on-s. Ed. and Art, are at present residing at the home of Mr. Jos. Wat- son, a neighbor. Pfople who rave over th«ir income tax may be 'Ii>-'"d'cd into two classes â€" rr â- >n and women In Lond^jn they're making stylish dross.v; .-M'!- of â- "â- â- ';.. .i mat. vial. With window sashtis to match? Palestine is famous for orangesr but those protesting the White Pa- per think it also famous for lemons. Future Eveats DANCING IN DUNDALK Dancing in Dundalk every Saturday Night (weather permitting) to the- music of Alvin Dermott and his or- chestra. Admission: 96c. DANCE IN FLESHERTON In Fraternal Hall, Flesherton, on- Thursdav. .\pril 20th, under auspices of the Hall Comimittee. The Pedlar 7-niece orchestra will sapply music. Admission: 36c. KVST GREY L.O.L. MEETING • The annual meeting of East Grey County L.O.L. will be held in Fever- sham on the ^Sth dav of Anril, 1944, at S o'clock p.m. All members arc requested bo attend. DANCE IN MARKDALE In .Arena Halt, Mfirkdale, on Fr!- d>iv. April 21st. Good miuftic for -.â- )iiri.rt nid snuare d-nnciw^, by lihe OfiMwri West Moimtn'ipero' six-pieoe band. Proceeds for Red Cross. «!T\GFAMP'»ViN nvTVCE Jn TT'q'm'm"1'<! HtII. P''np'ha.mip<x>n, on Friday nic'^+., Ai^ril ^1=+ tr> fie *ir<5t cl!i<!o rciisic of 'n^rmO'tt's Orch- estra. Adimission: 50c. n^NCF TN FT F<5WT!"T?TON A fill''-* n-ilT bo hoVI ^-^ F*'^^'*'^'*T fT",l' â- pifcVor'-or!. on Fr'd'^v. 4-n-»ii !><?. VilTinv 5iTV*rMor»«! r«**p>tof5frf» wilt aim- "Iv music for rn^diprr -irid old titrw dancing. AdmTission: 40c. -->*rf^-^V