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November 26, 1924 THE FLESNERTON ADVANCE Publighed on Colliiigwood Street, Flesherton, We<lncsday of each week. Circulation UOO. Price in Canada 11.50 per year; in U.S. ' A. $2.00 per year; |2.00 per year when not paid in advance. W. H. THURSTON, - Editor THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE EDITORI.\L NOTES This section of northern Ontario iBcored in the apple display at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto last week. The distinction goes to Wm. L. Hamilton of CoUingwood, who had the championship awarded to him for his exhibit of Mcintosh Redsâ€" the best filled and most strongly contest- ed class of the show â€" but the champ- Ion also carried off first prizes for other varieties. This result affords the best of evidence that the counties bordering on the south of Georgian Bay are excellently adapted for the profitable growth of hardy fruit. The trouble with many of our apple grow- ers is that care is not taken to secure the best results from the orchards. It cannot be too strongly emphasized that it is not enough to plant apple trees and let them take care of them- selves thereafter. Insects are al- ways at work and prove most de- structive unless their attacks are combatted in time. But reasonable care will pay even a very busy farm- er, and by spraying early in the seas- on and timely grafting when the tree comes of age, the best of apples can be insured. It would be aw excellent reform for each municipality to hold a bee for rooting up every worthless fruit tree, and for the planting in its place young and vigorous stock, at the same time unitedly resolving for the future to only grow apples that are fit for domestic use, free from blemish, and therefore a crop that may at a profit and pleasure be pro- duced. • • • • Flesherton and district will have the opportunity of seeing -an almost total eclip.se of the sun during the morning of January 24th nextâ€" an occasion which astronomers state rarely happens twice in any one century in any one section of the world. If the sun is not beclouded the eclipse will be visible in this lo- cality first about 8 a.m., reaching the maximum soon after 9 a.m., and end- ing an hour and a half thereafter. South of Hamilton and in northern parts of the United .States the eclipse will be total, and into that region scientists are now arranging to go, in an endeavor to determine the composi- tion of the orb, a task rendered much easier than formerly through the possession by astronomers of instru- ments much superior over those in ex- istence when last there was a total eclijise in this region. » * * » The Adva.-ive doe.-i not guarantee that our small, advt. c.iunia will sell your iiroducts or find a lost article but it does sny that it is the best placo to hunt *or such an article. It sold live stock, found lost articles and dozens of others ways liemon.strated its usefulness to the average man. The cost is Bniall and it is the ideal way to reach the many subscribers which The Advance enjoys. Try a "Small Advt." now. • • « » Now that winter is here would it not be a wise thing for parents to coun.^el their children atrainst tobog- ganing, coasting or sliding on foot- paths? In so indulging the young people not only endanger the lives of their elders, but run grave risk of injuring themselves. "Keep to the centre of the field," is a wisee injunc- tion. • • • • The city politicians at Owen Sound are busy already with their propa- ganda and arc suggesting that the elections l>e di»[)ensed with this year 80 as to save the city money and to keep down the tax rate. There is always some way found so that in- cumbants can still hold office. Some Characieristics Of The Doukhobors Some Breaking Away From Old Order And Are Now Law Abiding WRITTEN FOR THE ADVANCE TORONTO LINE. NORTH Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Roid and family of Michigan were visitors at Robt. Bichardson's. Messrs. Charles Stewart, Albert Sparks and Wilf. Lever have return- ed from their hunting trip up north. Mr. Thos. Sled motored to CoUing- wood on Saturday and was ace mp- anied home on Sunday by Mr-*. Sled, who has been with friends near CoU- ingwood for the past couple of weeks. Mr. Wm. Burnett made a business trip to Durham last week where he purchased a driver. Messis. Harold Lever and Harold Richardson made a hu.ilness trip to Vandeleur on Tuesday. A few on thi.s line attended the party «it Wm. Wil.ion's, Barrhead, also the one at Fred EbrIc's. Irish Lake, a .«hort time ago and report a good time. Mr. and Mrs. AlSer Stp-vai-t visited with Feversham fri« .ds last week. }tr Wm. Burnett and son of Dur- ham were vi?iiors at Wm. Burnett's of this line. The recent tragic death of Peter Veregin, the leader of that very pe- culiar sect, the Doukhobors, brings to mind the unique circumstances under which they came to Canada. Some 25 years since influential members of the Society of Friends (better known as Quakers) in the city of Philadelphia brought to the attention of the Canadian immigration authori- ties the plight of a body of Russian peasantry, who had for a long period, it was asserted, been persecuted be- cause of their peace-loving proclivi- ties, and their persistant refusal to take up arms against fellow creatures. It was represented that the morals of this people were of the highest, and on the assurance an agreement was entered into for the granting to them homesteads in the Province of Sask- atchewan, then in the infancy of its development. After their settlement it was found that while the newcom- ers had estimable qualities their views as to citizenship were entirely contrary to those entertained by Can- adians. They had the greatest re- spect for the aged, and gave the place of honor in the home to the grandparents, but they were ab- solutely opposed to the laws enacted for the protection of the home. They declined to register births, maiTiages or deaths. A marriage they said was the concern of Heaven and the participants only. They had no use, they said, for public schools. All the education they needed could be got from the fathers in the commun- ity, and to â-  these authorities they looked for instruction, both religious and secular. It being pointed out to them that the Canadian law of marr- iage was for the specific protection of mothers and children, the Doukho- bors replied in their case they had everything in common as a commune and that wives and children had no need of protection, as if anything happened to a parent, the child be- came the ward of the community. Divorce is not common among this people, but separation, where parents cannot agree, is rendered easy, the commune providing for the care of the offspring until they can do for themselves. The word "Doukhobor" means "spirit fighter" or "warrior of the Holy Ghost," and from their earliest years of organization they have been intense in their religious observances. Sometimes these have taken strange turns, though only a comparatively small number of the community have gone on the rampage. For example, iibout 25 years ago the Royal Canadian Mounted Police were called upon by settlers in the neighborhood to take action to restrain about 200 fanatics who were suddenly seized wtih the notion that the world was poniintr to an end. Men and women threw up their domestic occupations, forsook their homes and belongings, and set out on a pilgrimage â€" they knew not where. But they explained that they looked for the "coming of the Lord and they desired to meet Him. That they might have no im- irodiments. they stripped themselvoji stark naked, and without food of any kind, marched eastbound through the Province of Manitoba. They sub- M.'ited on raw potatoes, carrots and herbs, which were fairly plentiful, the heigera being in the fall. The Mounted Police used every persua- sion i)ossible to turn the naked bri- gade back to their honie.s but failed. Ultimately, the entire mob were rounded up and placed under arrest until clothes could be obtained, and they were conve.ved back to the settlement. A number of them per- sisting in breaking the law providing for public decency, were sentenced to prison terms, giving their jailors no end of trouble by their hunger strike. They were, however, kept alive by force, were sent back to their homes, ind unique episode ended. Since then, there have been similar sporadic outbursts both in Saskatchewan and in British Columbia, to which prov- ince a large number of the sect, with Veregin, transferred some years since. One of the "principles" of this queer people has been their absolute refusal â€" at all events in their early days in Canada â€" to kill or to use any living thing. They thought that birds and animals had just as much right to their lives as mankind. For this reason, they declined to molest any of th birds and animals that attacked their crops. They would not kill an animal or a bird for food, and in one instance that the writer knows of a servant girl of the sect threatened to leave if called upon to fry an egg in fat! They declined to use horses in working land or mark- eting products, and a common spect- acle was a dozen sturdy women pull- ign a plough guided by an equally husky male. It was customary to bring products Xo market twenty miles distant, and carry supplies home in a farm wagon to which half a dozen women were hitched. Bend- ing their backs to tasks of this nature certainly developed the wflmen into stalwarts. Neither they nor the men seemed any the worse of usurp- ing the functions ordinarily perform- ed by the horse. Times have chang- ed since the motor car era, however, and Doukhobors are patronizing the new mode of locomotion. As the sect for long hours bewailed the passing of their late head it is probable that they will select some- one to take his place, but whether or rot the new leader will be able to rule them with a rod of iron as did Veregin remains to be seen. Cana- dians would prefer that all these sett- lers should obey our laws and become good citiaens like their fellows. The second generation, indeed, in consid- eral^le number?, arc snid to be hreak- ine- nv.-av irorn the eocenlricitiea and conforming to all laws and u.sages rovc-i.iine ordirnrv rinnndian?. Ebenezer Young People Gave An Excellent Flay An excellent three-act play was given in the high school on Tuesday evening by the Kbo'iczer Dramatic Club, entitled "Red Acre Farm." The conert was under the auspices of the Flesherton Agricultural Society and it was exceptionally well given by these players from Vandeleur and El>enezer. Those takng part in the play were: â€" Ruselt" Freeman, Howard McGee, Roy Freeman, Joe Slim, Jack Taylor, Fred Douglas, Fred Taylor, Mrs. W. Heath, MyrtU Freeman, Hilda Hutchinson, Irene Hutchinson, Irene Brodie. Rev. C. Kenny Preached Anniversary services were held in the Flesherton Methodist church on Sunday, November 16th, Rev. C. Kenny of CoUingwood preaching two excellent sermons, morning and even- ing. Rev. H. H. Eaton, pastor here, took Mr. Kenny's work at CoUing- wood. Special music was rendered by the choir at both services.. NEW BARBER SHOP Mr. James McMaster of Toronto is starting up a new barber shop in town on Sydenham street in the build- ing belonging to W. A. Armstrong, recently of the Sproule estate. Mr. and Mrs. McMaster have moved to town and will occupy the apartments above the shop. He expects to start work either Thursday or Friday of this week. Hunting Parties Home The last of the hunting parties from this section returned home last week, all having secured their quota of deer. Many parties who went north were not so successful. The High Falls Hunt Club, with which the writer was identified, had another strenuous time getting out owing to the freeze up, but all arrived safely home with nothing worse than a wett- ing by dropping through the ice. Anniversary Services Anniversary services will be held in Providence church on the Maxwell Methodist Circuit on Sunday next. Two services will be held, morning and evening, the morning service to commence at 11.00 a.m. and the even- ing service at 7.30 p.m. Rev. F. N. Bowes, B.A., B.D., of Markdale wUl preach at both services. To Remove Paint. To remove old paint from wood- work or automobile body, wash with a strong, hot solution of concentrated lye. Dissolve one can of lye In every gallon of water used and apply while hot. A wooden tub or bucket Is an suitable container for the solution. An old paint brush or a heavy cloth may be used to apply the paint re- mover. The hands should be protect- ed by wearing rubber gloves. After letting solution soak Into the paint, which requires about ten minutes, it may be removed with a stiff wire brush or steel wool. A brush or wool becomes clogged with paint, rinse In a pall of clean watei-. In stubborn cases, or where there are several coats of paint, two or three rppUca- tlons may be necessary. "At the head of all the sciences and arts, at the head of civilization and progruss, stands â€" not mllltar- isra, the science that kills, not com- merce, the art that accumulates wealth â€" but agriculture, the mother of all Industry, and the malntainer of human life." â€" Garfield. It takes no more lo feed a cow that tests high in bntti-rfat, and she may b« retiirnint; you double iu profit. Thornhury's oldest chiv.eh i)asse<l away suddenly on November 10th, in the person of Thomas McKenny, post- master, who was 86 years of age. He came to Canada from Dublin, Ireland, in 1859 and studied pharmacy at Meaford, later moving to Thombury. He was appointed postmaster of Thornbury in 1863 and continued in his position untill his death. He is survived by two daughters. Hospital for Sick Children 67 CCLLEGE ST., TORONTO Dear Mr. Editor:â€" Your rc^aders have probably bad their appetite for statistics satiated during the past few months. Still they win, no doubt, want to know something of the work accomplished by the hospital to which they have so generously contributed In the past T1.ey are shareholders In a Mission of Mercy. Their dividends are not paid in coin of the realm. May I trespaas opon jronr space to outline what those dtVuiendB are? Firstly, the dally aTerage of chil- dren occupying cots In the Hospital for Sick Children was 266. The total cared for as ia-^atieota was 6,397. That ia equivalent to the population of » good-eixed Ontario town. And secondly. th« ont-patlent de- partment This Is a wtng of offHees given over to consnltatlon and nteor operations. On an average there were 190 yoaofi callers a day. That If where the dividends are earned-â€" In the difference made In the lives of thousands of children thvoogfa the voluntary contrlbntions which render it possible to main- tain an tnstltatton where pallid cheeks become wrosy and twisted limbs are made stxat^t If that were not dividend enough, one might try to estimate the enormous salvage of child-life In Ontario which has taken place since "Sick Kids" doctors and "Sick Kids" nurses have been going oat throngb this province eanlpped wtth a knowledge of ^Odren'a diseases, which they oonld not get except In some snch highly specialized and pre-eminently efficient Instltotlon as the Hospital for Sick Children. I On this year's service the Hoepl- tal expended $346A2B and finds itself, fai the hole to the extent of $134.2X4. What comes In aronnd Chrtstmas-tlme keeps the Hospital going. So long as the word "Christ- mas" retains Its original significance conid any charity poeslhty enlist more of the sympathy of yonr readers or entitle itself to more of their support? Faithfully yonrs, I. B. ROBERTSON, Chairman Appeal Committee BREAD WHEN YOU THINK OF BREAD YOU NATUR- ALLY THINK OF THE BEST PLACE TO GET IT. Our Bread is made from the following ingredients: Lake of The Woods full Manitoba Flour Pure Cane Sugar Shortening Diamalt Windsor Salt Fleitchmann Yeast Properly blended together to make the FINEST LOAF PROCURABLE F. Pinder, Flesherton ^'^^' w^ .^'^ B: L\ XTS904 Hus fact is unquestionably TRUE SSOOO hornet in good repair sell for $6000 and over when properly painted. Sherwin-Williams Paint gives a build> ing BIG VALUE appearance â€" and actaally makes property worth more. Why? Because Sherwin-Williams Paint when properly applied insurea perfect preservation for periods of five to eight years. SWP protects property, and also the pocket book. See our color panels. F. W. DUNCAN, Flesherton. MINUTE OF MERCY COSTS FIFTY CENTS- SHERWiM'WlLUMMS PRODUCTS Warden Daniel McTavish is in Owen Sound this week attending the County Council in Ov/en Sound. The Warden's banquet takes place on Thursday evenin'g of this week, which we understand several Fleshertonians will attend. ^wMmi F'O'R, 166 For Mud and Slush You Need These Rubber Boots Every farmer â€" every member of his* family â€" every man who works out doors in all kinds of weather â€" needs the dry, foot- comfort given by RHINO boots. For use on the farm, RHINO Rubber Boots are easy to wear because they're ounces lighter in weight. This footwear is made from RHINO Rubber â€" the toughest ** Compare The Wear" and most wear-resisting that Science has yet discovered â€" which will wear up to twice as long as ordinary rubber. RHINO Rubber Footwear is built for long wear, otherwise the iron-clad guarantee couldn't be given with each pair. We stand behind it because it means full value for your money. The next time you need rubbers ask us for a pair of RHINO. F. H. W. HICKLING Flesherton &i9N€NITiS MOMEY BACK GUARANTEE 18 ®€l«»@@@@@@®©®$©#«»@«»$CI9l»€»fi»«0«<M«OOO4MlO0OO«»«OOOO«»OOO«H»«OO«l«O«>«l»««Na»«0 O GIVE YOUR CAR A Complete Overhauling THIS WINTER ARE YOU GOING TO PLAY FAIR WITH YOUR CAR THIS WINTER BY HAVING IT GONE OVER COMPLET- ELY TO SEE THAT EVERY WORKING PART IS O.K.. OR ARE YOU GOING TO TAKE CHANCES AND LET IT GO. Few owners of motor cars obtain more than fifty per cent, of the service a good car is capable of delivering. Proper' and timely care of the car will easily double its life and reduce its cost of maintainence fully one half. Our shop is completely equipped to render quick, efficient service and our staff of skilled workmen insures satisfaction. The winter months is the proper time to do this work for job does not require to be rushed therefore a much better job ran be done. Make arrangemc its now for YOUR car. McTavish's Garage I • 9 We can give you A FLAT RATE on ALL CAR REPAIRS. ....Why take your car to a re;>air shop, order certain repairs, and not know what it will cost you, when yon ran bring it to us and we will tell you exactly what we will charge for whatever yon wish done, and also guarantee the work after it is complete. It's your Battery, but- Remember the old shoes you left out on the back porch â€" how they got stiff and useless 7 It's like that with a battery. If you neglect it you'll find that you've left the way open for a good many troubles that shorten the battery life. Your battery ..doesn't need mueh attention, but it needs a littleâ€" and that regularly. The safe way is to let us care for the coming winter months. NEVER MIND THE MAKE. WE LOOK AFTER THEM ALL ® Phone 9 w Flesherton | I