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/ . i-'-. . V' 1 . . ^hje /ksli^rljcrn %'^mnu. VOL. 56; NO. 51 WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 1937 W. H. THURSTON & SON. Proprietor! Grey County Children Will Attend C.N.E. Five hundred school children from Grey County will attend the Canad- ian National Exhibition this year in a special party. George E. Pent- land, Inspector of Schools, Hanover, Ont., is perfecting the organization before the closing of the schools for th« sununer vacation. /The Grey County pupils will ar- rive in Toronto on the morning of Children's Day, spending the day vis- iting such points of interest as the Royal Canadian Museum, University of Toronto, the sight-seer's gallery atop the Bank of Commerce Building, Tbronto Zoo, Parliament Buildings, and elsewhere. In the evening they will attend the pageant at the Exhibi- tion. On the following day the young Grey County tourists will go to the Exhibition Park in the early morning and remain until the departure of their train at night. Arrangements have been made to billet the pupils in the Queen Victoria Public School. They will be admitted to the park and to the pagent as the guests of the president and directors of the Exhib- ition. Celebrate June 9th His Majesty King George VI was born on December 14th but the public celebrating of his birthday is to be June 9th. A proclamation to this effect was made by British and Can- adian governments. The reason for change of date is to make it possible for the public to better enjoy the holi- day. "The birthdays of King George V and Edward VIII were in June and Were celebrated then, but the birthday of Edward VII was in the winter and the public celebration was changed to the summer months as is being done in case of George VI. June 9th will be P public holiday. Arithmetic will receive Less Attention Next Term Arithmetic will not be stressed as much in the public schools starting with the fall term, while more em- pha.sis will be placed on the health of school children under the revised cur- riculum which has been adopted by the Department on the recommenda- tion of a committee especially appoint- ed to study Ontario public schools. Public school grades will no longer be known as Junior First and Senior First and so on, but will be known as Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3 and so on. Thus the senior fourth will be known as Grade 8. A manual, outlining the changes for each grade, will be in the hands of every teacher before next fall. VANDELEUR . (Last week's Items) On Wednesday evening at the Unit- ed Church at Vandeleur the Women's Institute and Woman's Association of the Church joined their foi'ces in put- ting on a Coronation program and buffet luncheon. The pastor, Rev. H. S. Warren occupied the chair in his usual efficient manner. Rev. Geo. R. Service of Flesherton contributed an address and several poems, Miss Ag- nes Macphail M.P., honored the oc- casion by her presence and delivered a very interesting addrees. Local tal- ent contributed many fine selections, consisting of violin selections by Mr. W. J. p. Hutchinson and Mr. C. Dolan, with Mrs. Dolan as accompanist; read- ing by Mrs. Frank Davis; solo by Geo. Buchanan; duets by Mrs. Will John- son and Mrs. Fred Boland, also Miss Lillian Buchanan and Mrs. H. Thomp- son; chorus by Verda Cargoe, Dorothy Johnson and Beth War ling; address by Mr. H. Thompson and a chorus by the school, also patriotic choruses by members of the Institute choir and community with Mrs. Geo. Buchanan as organist. A large audience was present to appreciate the splendid Coronation programme. The church was gayly decorated with flags and posters of our newly crowned King George VI and Queen Elizabeth and Princess Elizabeth and Margaret Rose. After the program, buffet luncheon was ser- ved in the basement which was enjoy- ed by all. Mother's Day was fittingly observed ;n the Sunday School here last Sunday afternoon when the special program arranged by the Ontario Religious Ed- ucation Council, was used. The pas- tor, Rev. H. S. Warren presided and gave an inspiring Bible story on the home life of the babe Moses. Mrs. Dolan gave a reading, "The Do-as-I- please House," and Mrs. Lundy John- ston read a story on, "Thie Prodigal's return in modern language." Miss Dorothy Johnston, Verda Cargoe and Beth Warling favoured with a trio; Mrs. Geo. Buchanan wna organist and the Supt.. Mr. H. I. Graham, thanked all those who had helped with the program. Several ladies from here attended the Women's Institute special meet- ing on Monday afternoon at Ebenezer church. The guest speaker. Miss Pauline Mooney. iravo an interesting address On "Health." Mr. .and Mrs. Dick Sewell and Car- man, visited with relatives at Bala on Sunday. Miss Lillian Buchanan, Mrs. W. J. F. Hutchinson, Mrs. Howard McGee, Mrs. Elmer Warling and Mrs. Will Radcliffe spent a day in Owen Sound recently. (Miss Marion Boland is spending a week at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Boland. Mr, and Mrs. H. I. Graham visited â- it Shrigley on Sunday afternoon. Many Attend Funeral Of John W. Gibson (By Our Ceylon Correspondent) Vhe funeral of the late Mr. John Gibson was held on Wednesday after- noon at 2..'!0 from his late residence and was very largely attended. Rev. Service of Flesherton and Ceylor, de- livered a very thoughtful and impres- sive message. The pallbearers were Messrs. Roy, Will and Jack Gibson, Oliver Smith, Joe Stubbles and Jimmy McMullen. Friends from a distance who at- tended were; Mr. Dan Baxter, iMr. Peter Ferguson, Mrs. Cruckshanks, Mrs. Mclntyre, Mrs. Hannahson and family all of Toronto; Mrs. McCallum, Mr. and Mrs. Heard, Mr. Archie Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. John Bax- ter, all of Caledon; iMr. and Mrs. Ben Graham, Brampton; Capt. Wm. Ad- ams, Wingham; Mr. Jack Graham and family, Inglewood; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Graham and family, Brampton; Mrs. S. Johnston and family, Toronto; Mrs. Thos. McPherson, Orangeville; Mrs. Speers, Caledon. Many beautiful floral tributes were mute tokens to the high esteem in which deceased was held. Interment was made in Flesherton cemetery. Sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved ones in their sorrow. Interesting Trip To Bermuda In April Following is a letter received re- cently from Mr. J. H. Lougheed of Toronto, a former Osprey township resident, who enjoyed a trip to Ber- muda this spring. We are very pleased to receive this communication from Mr. Lougheed and to publish his letter in part as follows: In the Queen city at 8 a.m., on April 7th, I boarded the C. P. R. going west to Hamilton and Buffalo, changing there to the N.Y.C. via Rochester, Syi'acuse, Albany, arriving in New York at 8 p.m. Travelling by rail I did not have the opportunity to see much of the cities mentioned, a- part from New York. New York, being the second largest city in the world with a population of over 8,601,000, nearly 8,000,000 more than Toronto, was quite a surprise to me. The underground and elevated street car facilities eliminate what would othei^wise be a serious traffic condition. It has many sky-scrapers. Surprise Party On Monday, the twenty-fourth of May, Mrs. John Walker and son, Ocil, of Belfountain gave a surprise birth- day party in honor of Mr. John Walk- er's sixtieth birthday. About sixty lelatives, friends and neighbors gath- ered to celebrate the occasion and joined in wishing him many more happy biithdays. Tjhe rooms and tables were tastefully decorated in red white and blue sti'eamers. All sat down to a sumptuous birthday supper. The centre of the table was adorned with a three story birthday cake, with (K) candles which were lighted by Mr. Walker, also little Margaret Scott celebrated her sixth birthday, she too lighted her six candles on her cake. The l)oth of them were recipients of many useful gifts. The afternoon and evening were spent in music, games and social chat, which was enjoyed by all present, af- ter which all departed for their homes wishing Mr. Walker and Margaret, many more happy birthdays. P'riends from a distance who at- tended were their only daughter. Alex. Stewart Dies At 85 Years of Age Proton Correspondence Regiment To Camp mentioning in particular what is call- , P*-"''!. 'M>rs. Clarence Stewart and fam- ed the Empire State Building which , "y '>f JUreetsville; Mr. and Mrs. R. C. is the highest buildine in th» world, : talker, Goderich; Mr. and Mrs. John being 102 stories or 1248 feet high. ! I>'W"n, Heathcote; Mr. Wes. and Miss This building is an unusual sight and ; Elsie Armstrong, Kimberley; Mr. a wonderful piece of architecture. Its observation tower enables you to see I a long distance, giving a general con- I ception of the city. I embarked at 3 p.m., the 8th upon the Queen of Bermuda, via the Atlan- _ , . ~ , I tic ocean for Bermuda. This ship is Grey and Simcoe Regiment, one of , „,„. ^^ y,,. ^^^ggj ^jn^j ^^^^ modern !.„!i„ "^in*" "!^''f "il^'l'L"!'^.^ L!?'l': ' "hips afloat, and truly is magnificent. X -on.,.. ^^ facilities are beyond the eoni"»p gade, will .send a contingent of 250 to Camp Niagara for training on July 5. The personnel will be drawn from Barrie, Orillia, Midland, Penetangui- shene, Staynvr, Collingwood, Meaford Owen Sound, Flesherton and Hanover. The four regiments will have a to- tal of 1,000 officers, N.C.O.'s and men at Camp Niagara. The 6th brigade will move out of camp on the 4th of July leaving canvas ready for the 5th's arrival. When the ."jth brigade moves out on July 10, the 4th brigade will move in. .'Vll recruits must be at least ,5 feet 4 inches in height, must have at least 32-inch chest measurement and weigh at least 125 lbs. tion of one not accustomed to similar travel, having a swimming pool, theatre, dance hall, gymnasium, deck tennis and other games, along with the necessary conveniences. n"he first day nearly everybody seemed happy, the ocean comparative- ly calm, and the dining room was a popular place at given times with al- most anything and everj'thing to eat. Friday morning, early, the sea be- came rough, as a result the Queen of I Bermuda begun to rock, and not only Conn, Meaford; Miss Irene Walker, Mr. and Mrs. W. \. (Jordon. Mt. and Mr.s. W. E. Walker and Blanche, Eu- genia; Mrs. Jenkins and Mrs. A. Gib- son and two daughters, Toronto. 24th Was Qoiet Victoria Day. on Monday, was ideal for a holiday and rwss'ed off very luietly in town, most of the residents c'ither being away fishing or planting 1 Jg^.gased. Much sorrow was felt and much re- gret was expressed when the news came to Proton Station on the morn- ing of May 22nd, L937. that Mr. Alex- :mder Stewrt had passed away in the Brampton hospital on the previous day. Mr. Stewart h/d reached the ripe old age of 85 years, but he was always young in spirit and was great- ly loved by the young as well as by his older friends. His parents came from Ck). Tyrone, Ireland and for a time lived at Cooks- town, Ont., later they moved to the "bush" and settled on lot 198, range 3, soutii of Proton Station. There Mr. Alexander Stewart was born, he is suppose<l to be the first white child born in the district, and there he grrew to manhood and farmed until late in life, when he. with his wife, retired to the village of Proton Station. Very many interesting stories of pioneer life could Mr. Stewart tell in his own inimitable style. On Christmas day, 1873, he married Mary Ludlow of the same district, who predeceased him ten years ago. To them were born five children, two of whom died in infancy, one daugh- ter, Mi-s. Sam Sherson, died in young womanhood. The surviving daugh- ters are Mrs. William Reddick, Proton Station and Mrs. Hugh Copeland, re- siding near Brampton. There are eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The funeral service was held in Dundalk church, conduct- I'd by Rev. D. B. Gordon, pastor of the church and assisted by Rev. W. G. Prosser, a particular friend of the A duet requested by the KEEP THE DATE The annual U. F. O. picnic will be held at Young's Grove, Durham, on July 1st. Particulars later. PUBLIC MEETING All residents interested in the Flesherton Old Boys' and Girls' As- sociation are requested to attend a meeting in the Town Hall on Friday next. May 28th, at 7.30 p.m. At the same time the War Mem- orial Committee will be glad to meet all subscribers and intending subscrib- ers to the Memorial Fund. The Committee will present their report and the selection of a suitable design and location in the Park will be discussed. Any subscribers who have not yet paid their subscription will kindly hand them to the treasurer at the meeting. Communion service was held in the church on Sunday afternoon, Rev. H. S. Warren officiating. Four new members joined the church on pro- fession of faith. Miss .'Vlma Weeden, Reg. N., and little Miss .Adelaide McMutrie of Owen Sound spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. H. I. Graham. Mr. and .Mrs. Clive Dolan and Mary visited with Mr. and Mrs. Lawson on Sunday. Mrs. Clarke Chalmers and Mrs. Bri. tian of Toronto, Mrs. McNiven of North Bay, Miss Hicks of Hanover and Mrs. McMurtrie of Owen Sound visited with Mrs. H. I. Graham during 'he week. Mrs. Will .lohnson visited with her mother. Mrs. Wiley recently. standards have been raised and | the Queen of Bermuda, but also most of her passengers, myself included, and it was not long until I experienced what is called sea sickness.. I be- lieve it is worse than love sickness, and most assuredly affects the stom- ach more. However, this passed off in time for evening dinner at ti.IiO p.m., and from that time on the voy- age was quite pleasant. We arrived in Bermuda at 10 a.m. on Siiturdny. Bermuda is a group of Islands with a population of approximately .'iO.OOO. of which about two thirds are colored people. According to my conception there are generally speaking three (classes. First the business people who are mostly white and I believe quite wealthy judging from their restricted business policy and also their homes which are beautiful. See- on Municipal Clerk Has Important Position Most of the girls are riddles us but we hate to give them up. to How can people expect to leave footprints on the sands of time when they go everywhere in an automo- bile? It is a peculiar situation in muni- cipal government that the services of council clerks of rural and urban municipalities are very rarely ap- preciated. They shoulder heavy re- sponsibilities, without pecuniary re- 1 turn, and often without suitable re- 1 cognition from the people in the lo- 1 cality which they serve. The fact is ', that they are expected to carry under Iheir hat.s a living encyclopedia. May- ors, reeves and councillors change from year to year, and the task of directing the new council invaribly de- volves upon the clerk. He or she has to be fully posted on. matters of municipal law. Should a new or sometimes perplexing situation arise on account of a change in administra- tion, the clerk is relieii upon to put the machinery of municipal govern- ment back to work. This, at times, compels him to perform some very unpleasant duties, but nevertheless he goes about his work in a fearless, un- flinching manner. The clerk has to be at the beck and call of all the rate- payers of his municipality, who seem to believe that he has been born and jilaced in that position in order to hear their grievances. It is often expected that he has the full power to iron out all difficulties, and when then- gardens. Others were at ^ as- ; j^,^.^^^^ ^ ^^.f^,.^ ^j^ ^^^^^ ^^^ ^„„g «ga beach where some mteresting and bv Mrs. A. Sherson and daughter, innllmg motor cycle racing ''vents j,^,^ ^^^j, gj,^^^^^^ vvere held bi'furc a huge crowd. Heavy noliday traffic over Highway No. 10 was very oi-derly and this district wae 1 not marred !)v any accidents, a wel- come change from a few years ago. ,i'hen the gravel mails were a menace to inexperienced drivers. STOLE THE ROOSTER InterT""nt -.vat! nade in Dundalk cemetery. The pallbearers were (rrandsons of the deceased. Messrs. Stewart, David and Norman Reddick, Alex. Sherson. Robert Copeland and James Hardy. The flower bearers were Edward Stinson and Fred Knux. Friends attending the funeral from ; Brampton were, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh "~~"~~ i Copeland and Robert Copeland, Mr. (Orangeville Banner) land Mrs. David Reddick and Phyllis, Distui-bed by a noise coming from Mrs. Raymond Weller. Mrs. Archie the faimyard early one morning. McTaggart, Mr. and Mrs. .Wex. Sher- Hugh Hewson. Centre Road, .Mono son. hastened to the window iust in time 1 Floral gifts were from the Copeland to see a fox carrying off the farmyard | family, Mr. and Mrs. .\lex. Sherson, cock. Grabbing his trousers and ; the Reddick family and the Hodgin trusty rifle. Mr. Hewson hastened ti family. the e<lge of a declivity, where he spied Holiday visitors from Toronto at parental homes in this vallage were Mrs. Eddy. Mrs. Wilson and Miss Muriel W'ilson, Mr. and Mrs. Duncan rcynaid about fifty yards down thi' slope busy plucking the feathers from the helpless rooster. Taking quick aim. '.Mr. Hewson sent a bullet to thr „ _ _ __ _ mark and as the stricken fox relaxed McNicol and daughter, Helen and Miss its grip, was surpri.sed to see the Gertrude Lyons. Mr. and Mrs. Alex. rooster start back for the barnyard. MacLean. _^ The pride of the poultry yard had los' j jjiss Lillian Hemphill of Toronto dlv large numbers of visitors from I >"ost „f his feathers, but was un| visited at her uncle's, Mr. James all parts of the world, whom I believe ' harmed. The 80 year old farmer wa-. â-  Hemphill, spend a good deal of money while l<'""bly pleasedâ€" he had saved his | Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Love and little there. Thirdly, the colored folk, who foster and secured a dandy fox pelt. ^ daughter of Toronto visited at Mr. do most of the labour. The climate is sub-tropical, the average annual temperature being 70. and ranging from 64 to 80. The broad belt of warni water, known as the Gulf Stream, flowing between Bermuda and the mainland, is a bar- rier to the cold north winds of winU'r. Peter Consley's. to have faith to believe that even if I ^'" ""<i '^''â- ''- M'chols and Mr. Jack it was my lot to go down to a watery i ^-'^'hols of St. Thomas at Mr. R. G. grave, that on that great and notable Acheson s. dav of the I^rd. when the trumi) of I God shall sound, and the dead in Christ be raised that I would rise to meet thy Lord in the air and be for- while the mid-ocean location prevents | ever with Himâ€" 1 Thes. 4. I truly excessive heat in summer. There is â-  believe it will be a red letter day for no rniny season â€" foliage the year those in Christ, that day when this DISTRICT HALF HOLIDAYS round. Three crops of potatoes a'-e â- irown annually. Nearly all kinds of vegetables are grown, also bananas. Bermuda is unique amoiiir the re- sorts of the world, because it does not permit the general use of automobiles Horse-drawn carriages and bicycles •I r t h e modern conveyances. There is one motor-operated railway. hich runs *************************** * ** * * * * * ** * ***** ***** ** * * iiSNOW FENCE AT HALF PRICE ; Only 5 Cents a Foot! Well yes, there's a bit of a catch. It is made up from '> pickets containing; some slij^ht defect such as a loose '< knot or a cross grrain. Minor things it is true but sufficient that we would not use them in Keenan "No Drift" snow fence. Otherwi.se it is standard 4 foot highway snow fence, painted red, with 13 gauge ; ; heavily galvanized wire. IDEAL FOR CHICKEN FENCE OR GARDEN FENCE AND TO KEEP LANES OPEN IN WINTER. Easily moved, long lastisg and decorative, it serves the year round. Order from your local hardware dealer or direct now because the supply is very limited. THE KEENAN FENCE COMPANY Owen Sound, Ont. :»»»»»»»»»»i i 1 1 » »♦ ♦♦<« I **** ** 1 1 * **** ***** * * * * *** ***** corruptible must put, on iiicorruption. and this mortal must put on immortal- ity, and death is swallowed up in vic- toryâ€" 1 Cor. 1-15. to a.m. the 14th. I arrived in New York, spending the remainder of the day there, reUirning Thursday nigh; lo Toronto the good, thence, homo sweet home and vicinity prior to com- meniing th«" regular routine for an- other yea)-. In all it was a good e.\ nerience and in a large measure en- by [ joved. the , -HAROLD LOUGHEED. he fails he generally gets all the ! ^""''a'' toa street car blame. The <i»ties which fall to his 1 ""''"^irh the main Island for a dis lot are sometimes so onerous that it ' fn'^^e of twnty-four miles. .The 1 is a wonder that he has any time to horse-dra^yn vehicles are drive- devote to his normal occupation, for ; -^'oured dnvrs and of course he is usually a part time man. for '^«'>";1'''' »'<^ ^^^^ propelled and gov- ^ _ _. which he receives part time salarv. r''"'"^- "" f^""" «'' "''''''•;''• '"^l,'"!" ' "'"'' """''* «"'' "" P'"^ '""^' ""*•"' The affairs of a municipalitv verv ""^^'"â- - , .,^'"-"'"'^''* *" ^'" J' ^ '""'*"^ '^^'' !«<'"" >"'v but he usually has monev often reflect the ability, the vision, of I'^^omobile very much. ,in the bank, its clerk. *" An able municipal clerk, who com- bines vision and diplomacy, is the greatest asset for a community. â€" Carleton Place Canadian. DO YOU KNOWâ€" .A^n umbrella has ribs but no trunk. A tree has a trunk but no ribs. A match has a head but no face. A watch has a face but no head. A rooster has a comb but no hair. A rabbit has hair but no comb. A river has a mouth but no tongue. A whip has a tongue but no mouth. A man has beeui arrested for try- ing to walk off with an iron flower pot from a Toronto hotel. This anii- .iment race has been responsible for H lot of queer things. TAP DANCING LESSONS I Tap Dancing Lessons given each Wednesday by Eileen Wanamaker. â€" Vpply at The .Vdvance Office. Snndav was a bu^y day between sight-seeing and attending church I "~~ services. Sorry to say these ser- | vices were not well attended, and I believe, in part, reveals the falling "wa" or anostasv nrophesied in the latter d8"« and nrior to the Lord's re- turn. Those passages which ad- monish us to forsake not the assembl- ing of ourselves together, and to re- member the Sabbath day to keep it holv. evidently are much neglected. 3 p.m.. the 12t.h I boarded the Mon- arch of Bermuda, a similar ship to that of the Qoeen of Bermuda. For. tunately, on my return. I escaped sea- sickness and en.ioyed the voyage more, i Monday night about 11.,W n.m., while out on the deck and looking out an open window over the ocean I thought of the Titanic disaster when over 1.500 lives were lost, and that 10,- 000,000 dollar, so-called, unsinkable ship went down. I could in a small measure, realize what a sensation such an experience would be., I also thought in the event of such what a consolation it is just to know my I sins are forgiven and my name writ- ten in the Lamb's Book of Life. Also Creenioie Thursday Dundalk Thursday Durham Thursday Erin Wednesday FLESHERTON Thursday Grand Valley Wednesday Hanover Wednesday Markdale Wednesday Meaford Wednesday Mount Forest Thursday Owen Sound Wednesday Orangeville Wednesday Shelburne Thursday Tara Thursday .\ nair of rare blue sheep, captur- ed in China, have been sent to the zoo in Washington. About the only wild animal which has succeeded in 'elnd'ng mankind i.s the pink ele- 1 '^hunt. which is frequently seen, but 1 never captured. nn ruNuuL chaph.. tJSTtt ascj^ssi rijs jr^*" •- •»«-«• - tncom* M trery funlly. 9»tti S, i«abbocfc« jiurial Co. -W-W^*- t<T B41M SUBIAL OO. « Richard Maddocks, Mgjf*. I>« AVBNUI mOA» IT DAVaifPCRT ROAO