Grey Highlands Newspapers

Flesherton Advance, 25 Jul 1934, p. 4

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JTEDKESDAY, JULY Cg » U»3t TTIl' FLKSIIT7RTON ADVANCE THE flESHERTON ADVANCE t Published on Collingwood street. t Flesberton, Wednesday of eacn ( week. Circulation over lUOO, i Pri«e in Canada 12.00 per year, 1 when paid in advance |1.50. Id I U. S. A. $2.50 per year, when paid in advance 12.00. W. H. THCRSTON, - - Editor r. J. THURSTON. - Assoc, Editoi THE NEW UKOOM SWEEIMNC The new Kovernment of Ontario continues to carry out its pl^d»;c in the late Kcneral tlcction â€" that it would Kieatly n-duct the cost of ffov- ernmont to the taxpayer by curtailing the number of office holders. It has long bten known that the prov- ince was Kreatly over-stuffed, but those in authority were apparently not able to cut off the mouldering branches, and weak-kneed bosses were disinclined to resist the pressure ol "friends", who clamored for jobs i*oi defeated candidates and other office seekers. .An end had to come to the system some day, and the clamor for a change was increased by the continued de- pression and lack of employment which helped to bring about the phen- omenal upheave! in the constituencies and now the new brooms are sweep- ing clean. Let us hope that the re- sult will be laid to heart by us all and that the greatly reduced staffs will be so guided that we may nevei witness such another clean-up of officialdom. What fs needed, is per- sistent, not spasmodic economy in ad- ministration, and a corresponding re- duction in taxation. AVe.need this in every governing body in the State, and not in the province only. An illustration of how easy it is for some men â€" practical office hold- ers â€" to obtain fat offices, to. add to them and hold on to them long after they have reached old age, is afforded by the forcible retirement of Mr. Coatsworth from the office of Chief Police Magistrate in Toronto, This gentleman, when told he was to be retired, strongly objected to the etiquette of the notification, because he first learned of his demission from a ncwspaiKT report. Really, however, he might have expected the action of the new government, inasmuch as he was a duplicator â€" what is vul- jyarly known as an "office-hog." He was at one time a county judge and he performe<l his duties faithfully but when he reached the advanced age of 75, he was compelled by law to retire. The office dispensors ot the province, however paid no rogarn to the intent of the law in this re- Bpect, and appointed him Police Mag- istrate. From the new office he has been drawing a salary of several thousand dollars a year, and at the same time he has been receiving the retiring pension of a judge â€" some $7,000 per annum. Now he and his friends are lamenting because as he has reached the age of 85, the new government has put a stop to thi.s scandal. The action of the author- ities is highly justifiable. The tax- payers of the province want no un- necessary or overpaid offices to be sustained, and they are eciually a- verse to the selevtion of well-paid |>ensioners of the State holding of- fices which many of their fellow tax- payers are well (lualified to hold. We have no antipathy to the agi-(i jurist in expressing these sentiments. Mr. Coatsworth's qualifications for the bench ar? not questioned, and his views on fitaling with juvenile offend- ert haTC for many years been well worthy of adoption, though law-miRv- «.Ts were loathe to give them heed. Some of our readers will remember when, in dealing with the "hooligan" class of giown-up boys, he found that many had to be impre.^sed with Ihe .seiiousness of their misdeeds. He had resort then to the age-old remedy of parental spanking with a strap. To a friend of ours, the Judge said that the whipping had the dv- sired effect. A term at the jail farm the Judge observed, was followed b;. boastful bravado, when they returnei to their former haunts, and a declara- tion that they had had a fine time and plenty to eat. But when they c-ame back with a warmed-up anatomy they were ashamed to acknowledge it, and did not soon court a seoond instalmcat of the strap. Unfortun- ately, the Mayor of Toronto at the time, was an opponent of corporal punishment, and as the law did not provide for the salutary punishment Jodffe CoatAworth reluctantly had tc irive up the new method of discourag- inir wrong-doing. The mayor's loud oatcry airainat the so-called lash had ita effect, but it would have been bet- ter for many of the unruly juveniles and in the public interest, if the very moderate punishment had been con- tinued. NO BEER SALE HERE satisfy their thirst with a very small '!:|>ital. Hotels and clubs are ttn inly agencies by which beer and wine ,un be dispensed to the public and .inly in sections that did not have local option before the O.T.A. came into fors-e. The liquor commission will res|H;ct the wishes of the public in ;his regard. Kleshertoii enjoyed the local option by-law fifteen years ago and beer and wine by the glass will :'.ot Ik- sold here. SCHOOL FAIR DATES Sullivan at Desboro on Monday, .Sept. 10. Bentinck at Lamlash on Tuesday, Sept. nth. Artemesia at Flesberton on Wed ne.sday, Sept. 12th. Glenelg at S. S. No. 9 on Thursday, Sept. 13th. Collingwood at Ravenna on Friday, .Sept. 14th. Euphrasia at ftocklyn on Monday. Sept. 17th. Derby at Kilsyth on Tuesday, Sept 18th. Kcppel (north) at Wolseley on Wednesday, .Sept. ll»th. Sarawak at Balmy Beach on Thurs- day, Sept. 20th. Keppel (south) at Shallow Lake on Friday, Sept. 21st. Normanby at Ayton on Saturday, Sept. 22nd. Osproy at .Maxwell on Monday; Sept. 24th. Sydenham at -Annan on Tuesday Sept. 25th. St. Vincent at Meaford on Wed- nesday, Sept. 2Gth. Jlolland at Holland Centre on Thursday, Sept, 27th. Egremont at Holstein on Friday, Sept. 28th. Proton (south') at Cedarville on Monday, October 1st. Proton (north) at Vcntry on Tues- day, October 2nd. Markdale at .Markdale on Oct. 5. Youth And Experience The new Ontario Cabinet seems to be composed of a happy mixture of youth and experience. The youngest member, Hon. D. A. Croll, is 34, and also holds the office of nia.vor of Wind- sor. He was born in Russia of Jew- ish parents. The second youngest is the premier, Hon. M. F. Hepburn, who is .'i". Hon. .A. W. Roe-buck is 50. Hon. Harry C. Nixon 43, Hon. L. J. Simpson 52, Hon. Duncan MaDrshall CI, Hon. T. B. McQucsten 52, Hon Peter Hoenan 5;i. Hon. J. A. Faulk- ner 5G, and Hon. Paul Leduc 45. MV Marsliiall, a native of Eldorslic in Hruce county, is the oldest. The aggregate age- of the ten ministers is 405 years, an average of 4!»Vi years. As far as cabinets go, they are con- siderably j'oungcr than the average- Engagement Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Davidson of Feversham announce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Violetta Mae, to Mr. John McCk-Iland, e-ldest son of .Mr. and Mrs. John M:- Ck-lland, To- ronto, the marriage to take place quietly on August IHth. T. Gilcrist Passes Thomas Alexander Gilchrist, cne oi the most widely known blacksmith.^ m this part of the country, passed away suddenly from pneumonia late- Friday afternoon at his home near Portlaw. Born on the Sharpe farm south of Flesberton, 61 year.s ago, Mr. Gil- christ was the son of the late John (lik-hrist and Mary Greig. He at- te-nded Flesberton publi.- school and later entered the employ of Daniel -McTavish at Flosherton. After seven years spent there ho opened his own blacksmith shop at Ceylon, where he carried on an extensive business foi nearly thirty years. Nine years ago he married Mrs. Nellie Arnott of Portlaw, who sur- vives, together with one brother, William John of St. John, North Da- kota. .Another brother, Mr. Andrew Gilchrist, of Flesberton, predeceased him only four weeks ago. uMr. Gilchrist served the village in many capacities, was a staunch Lib- eral in politics and a member of the United church here. It was only two years ago that ill Health com- pelled him to relinquish his work at Ceylon and he retired to his farm near Portlaw, where his death took place. -j â- â- ' The late Mr. Gilchrist was convey- ed on Saturday to the residence of Mrs. Andrew Gilchrist in Flesberton from which idace the funeral took place on Monday. Service was held in St. John's United church and his pastor. Rev. W. J. Scott, gave a com- forting message to the bereaved rel- atives. The auditorium of the church was filled to capacity with sympathiz- ing friends. The pallbearers were Messrs. A. Muir, P. Collinson, D. Mu-ir, A. Mc- Fadyen, J. McFadyen and G. Arrow- smith. #;** There were a lai-ge number of flor- al offerings among them being a |.iIlo\v from the family, wreath from -Mr. and Mrs. D. McTavish and fam- ily, a wreath from the Ceylon com- munity and many other beautiful tokens of sympathy. Among those- who attended the fun- eral were Mr. and Mrs. George Weir, JVIr. anil Mrs. Wm. ,\Ve-ir and Robt. Woir of Collingwe)od, Mr. and Mr.-: Cliff Wcatherall, Mrs. Harvey Wcath erall and Mrs. Jane Taylor of Dun cdin, Mr. and Mrs. Harry .Stewart ol Maple Valley, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Sprotl, Mr. and .Mrs. Lewis Moore- and Mr. and Mrs. John Xev.cH of Badjeros and Mr. and Mrs. Wes .-Vrnott and son of Durham. Mr. and Mrs. Brooks and Mr. and Mrs. II. Quigg of Harriston were visitors at the homo on Sunday. RUSHING BUSINESS "Yassah," said old Link, "business very good. Done bought a pig fo' ten dollars, traded pig fo' a barrer, barrer Co' a calf, calf fo' a bicycle, and sol' de bicycle fo' ten dollars." "Why, yo' don' make nothing. Link.' "Sho' 'nough, but look at de busin- ess ah been doin'." That's what'.^ the matter with :; good deal of business. WHEN you've been away for days . . . and they may be worried at home » . <> and you reach a telephone . . . The sale of beer and wine by the f^lnsK commenced on Tuesday morninK July 24th, al H^ a.m., and the allegedly thirsty citizens will now be able te Call them on Long Dittanco . . . you can*t start boastinf too soon . . . I Even a (iihertaan't family sometimet worry aboot him, and Long Distance ia the qoickaat, eaiiett way lor any kind of meiuge. Yon can talk 100 miles or lo for as little as 30 cents. Rates are listed in the front of yoor directory. A HEALTH SERVICE OF THE CANADIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES IN CANADA TYi'IIOID FEVER Older readers will recall the time when health departments were chiefly concerned with drains. That was the period when certain diseases as filth diseases, and it was generally believed that dirt and disease were synonymous. As scientific investigations revealed the true cause of diseases and made clear their mode of transmission, wc came to know that disease does not breed in filth, but that the filth, if contaminated by human excreta, may act as a vehicle for the transmission of disease. Typhoid fever was one of the filth diseases, and it was not unreasonable that it should have been so regarded. Typhoid fever is caused by a germ which settles and thrives in the human intestines, whence it may invade other parts of the body. The germs pass out of the body in the bowel dis- charges, and, not infreejuently, in the urine. Typhoid fever is spread, usually, by milk and water, and occasionally, by raw vegetables or other raw foods, for example, as oysters. In such cases, the water, milk, or food has become contaminated with the body dis<.-harges of a person who actually has, or who has had the disease. We say "has had" because, unfor- tunately upon recovery from the disease, some patients pass into the carrier state when, athough appar- ently' well, they continue for a period of time, sometimes for years, to pass out, in their faeces or urine, the germs of tyi^hoid fever. Such a pcr.son, if at all careless in his per- lonal habits, will be a source of danger if he is preparing or handling food that is to he used by others. Obviously, such a person should not engage- in cooking or in the handling of milk. Residents of the larger centres of population arc- generally well pro- tected against typhoid fever through a filtered, chlorinated water supply, pasteurized milk and food inspe-ction. However, these very people are toe apt to forget that when they pass th( city limits, they leave these safe guards behind and may find them- selves without such protection, for , in general, rural areas are not adc- j quately ; e-rved by a public health department. Mo.'t typhoid fever occurs in the summer and autumn. The majority of cases in cities occur among those who, on vacation or motor trips, have forgotten that all water and miik are not safe for human use, althougli they can be rendered so by be-ing boiled for a few minutes. For those who must, perforce, ie-- cure their food and drink from sour.,2s of which they are not suro, it is advisaWe that they obtain, from their family physician, individual pro- tection through typhoid inocuialion.f the efficacy of which was established during the Great War. I'ESKErr-J'HlLLII'S A very pretty wedding was solemn- ized on Wednesday, June 20, at the Dauphin Plains church, six miles north of Dauphin, when Jcanette Fli-/abeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Victor E. Phillips, Dauphin Plains was united in marriage to John Herbert Peskett, youngest son of Mr. anJ Mrs. F. L. Peskett, Gilbert Plains. The churrh was prettily decorated for the occasion with mauve and white flowers and ferns. Every available Stat was occupied by friends from the district. At 2.30 p.m., the bride, leaning on the arm of her father, entered the church to the strains of the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin, played by Mrs. Oliver McQuay. The bride look- ed charming in her mother's wedding gown of cream satin. The long flow- ing veil of Brussels net, also her mother's, was caught up with orange blossoms. The bride carried a beau- tiful bouquet of talisman roses and pink carnations. Miss Elda Phillips a cousin from Hamilton, Ont., attired in a green lace gown, and carrying white flowers, as maid of honor, and the groom was attended by his broth- er, Arthur Peskett of Gilbert Plains as best man. Other bridesmaids were Miss Alice Burton, Cedar Rap- ids, Iowa, niece of the groom, and Miss Elsie McKillop, Dauphhi Plains, who wore maise gowns and carried mauve and white bouquets. Little Marion Hutchinson, in pink, made a dainty flower girl. Mr. Hugh Cowan and Mr. Lloyd Castle v/ere ushers. The marriage ceremony was perform- ed by Rev. D. H. Telfer of Dauphin United church. During the signing of the register Miss Clara Castle sang very sweetly, "I love you- truly." The bridal party left the church to the strains of Mendelssohn's iWedding March. After the ceremony over sixty ,guests were entertained at the home of the bride's parents. -A dainty buffet luncheon was served, from the table prettily decorated and centred with a three tiered wedding cake. The young couple were the recipients of many useful and beautiful gifts. In the late afternoon, amid showers of confetti and hosts of good wishes Mr. and Mrs. Peskett left by motoi for a brief honeymoon to Winnipeg and Neepawa; on their return the.v will make their home at Gilbert Plains. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Peskett, and their son .Arthur, of Gilbert Plains; Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Phillips, and daughters Miss Mildred and Miss Elda Phillip, of Hamilton, Ont.; Mrs. Burton ana daughter, Alice, of Cedar Rapids Iowa; and Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Bassett of Gilbert Plains. â€" Dauphin Herald and Press. SHACKLETONâ€" IVISON Night Blooming Cereus Within the last few days a numl-er iif our citizens had the appreciated opportunity of seeing a night flower- ing cereus in bloom. The rare and cxteromcly interesting plant., now .'ovi-ral years of age and flowe^iing for the first lime, is ownad by Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Cornell. Last fall Mr. and Mrs. Cornell loft the cereus at the John Street greenhsuse of F. Pe-ter & Son, for better care and tending during the winter months. Some weeks ago it was discoTorco that the plant had fifUen buds. ?.owi- ol' these were removed to give the others a better chance to mature. The first bud flowered on Thursday nig-ht last and was followed by a .second on Friday night. One night this week five buds burst into full bloom. The cereus is peculiar in that it flow«rs after nightfall. The buds commenced to unfold about sev- en o'clock in the evening, had fully opened two hours later, when the flowers were seen at their best, and had closed again and ended their brief life before midnight. The flower is shaped somewhat after the form of a large lily, is white on the outside and four or five inches in diameter at the mouth. It emits a miW and pleasant perfume. Th« inside of the flower is beautiful, but difficult of description., The rare bloom attracted much interest among local flower lovers, who are grateful indeed, to Mr. and Mrs. Comeil and Mr. and Mrs. Peter for affording them the opportunity of viewing this unus- ual flower. â€" Orangeville Banner. On Wednesday, July 18th, at Tal- bot St. Baptist church, Rev. P. P. W Ziemann united in marriage Marion second daughter of 'Mr. and Mrs. Rus- sell Ivison of Talbot St., London, and William Finlay Shackleton son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Shackleton of Luck- now, Ontario. T^he bride, who was unattended was given in marrage by her father. Her we-dding gown was of white shirred net trimmed with satin, and with it she wore a large hat of satin and net. Her flowers were pink roses and baby's breath. King5<1ey Ireland, organist of thi ohrrch, played the wedding music and also accompanied, the soloist Miss Vv'imiifrcd Page, of "Woodstock who sang, charmingly, "My World."' .After the ceremony, a lunchson wa= served to the immediate relatives at the homo of the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Shackleton left on a trip thnnigh Northern Ontario, going by way of Ottawa. On their return they will reside in .Arthur. Ontario. Farmei-s arc finishing hay hip op- erations and report a lig'ht crop. Artemesia Council The coun.-il met .ai the council chambers, Flesberton, on Monday, the 'Jth day of July, 1934. The members were all present with the reeve in 'he chair. Minute. -< of last meeting were read and on motion adopted. Communi- cations following were presented and read. The Municipal World, account for stationery $1.81; The Advance, forms for treasurer, road forms ana advertising, $8.35; Thomas Currie, re- moving patient to sanitarium $12.00; Ingot Iron Co., culvert, $25.92, which were on motion ordered to be paid. By-law No. 953 to prohibit shout- ing and unusual noises calculated to disturb the inhabitants was introduc- ed and read the usual number of times and finally passed. The claims for sheep killed by dogs were presented and ordered paid viz.:P. Sweeney, 2 sheep, $10.00; Archie Stewart, 2 sheep, $9.50; Cecil Monaghan, two sheep, $9.00; Archie Stewart, one sheep injured $1.00; John Porteous, one sheep, $4.50; A. C. Muir, one sheep $7.00; arid sheep valuers were paid for services: W. Gibson $1.00, Albert Blackburn $2.00 Roy Piper $2.00. Work on roaffi ordered paid was in Div. 1, $158.32; Djy. 2, $148.89; Div. 3, $96.13; Div. 4 $133.16; Div. 5, $4.20. The county treasurer was author- ized to erase taxes in his books a- gainst Lots 158, 159, 160 and 161, Con. 3, S.W.T. & S. Road. Gravel accounts aggregating $617.40 were ordered paid. The council adjourn- ed. WHITEWASHING I, Clarence Miller, residing in Cey- lon, have 'a spraying outfit on the road for painting or whitewashing aellars, barns, hen houses, etc. No job too small or too large. Prices reasonable and work guaranteed to satisfy. Your work appreciated in a radius of forty mile. 'Phone 38 r 23, or write Clarence Miller, Ceylon. Ont. Clydesdale Stallion Warrix Ambition IMPORTED If you have mares you want to breed, The Clydesdale horse takes the lead. Then come and see this famous sire. And when you see him you will ad- mire. That Murray picked a real good sire. This horse from Scotland Murray did import; .A real good Clydesdale Murray thought. His sire a real good Clydesdale sort, His dam the best that could be got. One of the finest of the sort. This horse is large and smooth and round, His limbs the best that could be found; His movement graceful and refined, His disposition always kind. Thirteen dollars is our price To use a horse that loyks so nice. With silky hair and good flat bone. That always stays in good show form. If you part with mare before her time The insurance money you must find, Or if returning you neglect The insurance money we collect. .And if the farmers take advice And use a horse that looks so nice And with experience and good care We risk our horse, but ijot your mare. ROUTE Monday noon will leave Heathcoto and proceed along 10th line to Ross Bowsers for night. Tuesday noon until Wed. morning at Mort Sayers, a"d then to Fred Jamieson's, near Eu- genia and 1-xl. Hillock's near Max- well for iWodnesday night. Then along 6th to Archie Melnnis farm for Thursda.v noon. Thursday night Neil McDermid's, Rob Roy; Friday noon, G. E. Miller, town line Osprey; Friday night, Hilliard Shaw's, Banks; Saturday noon at home. This route will be continued throughout the season, health and weather permitting. â€"ROBT. MURRAY, Heathcote, Proprietor and Collector. The welcome showers should help to keep things green and get many a farmer out of the red. will be held at Mount Zion Church on - THURSDAY, JULY 26 COLD MEAT SUPPER : ♦ * » ; 'â-  SOFTBAIJ. â€" Proton vs. Inistioffe ;•- * ♦ ♦ ♦ A PLAY:- "An Old Fashioned Mother" will be pre- sented by the Maxwell Dramatic Club. 4th Line or- chestra will he in attendance. ♦ * * ADAHSSIOXâ€" 25 and 15 cents.

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