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i â-  I : II : â- Sl»^ %^t /ksli^rliitt .i^tranc^. lOU 59; NO. 5 FLESHERTON, WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 1939 VV H. THURSTON & SON, Proprietort m-^ » < t ^ ! . (> t. J. Colquette Dies fe leam of the death of one of lvershaii»'« oldest residentc, in the erson'of Mr, Robert J. Colquette, Jiich occurred about 1 a.m. this loming. The late Mr. Colquette has been Peversham correspondent of The Advance for a great number of years and his budget came as usual for this week's issue. He had not been in the best of health for some months, but lately had improved greatly, but a heart attack. .Tuesday quickly brought the end. At the time of going to press the arrangements for the funeral have not been made, but it is expected that interment will be made in Flesherton cemetery. ^ n â- â- *>â- â- . #f) « < * * J . S. 6. lonventioD The 40th annual convention of the Artemesia, Markdale and Flesherton Keligious Education Council was held in Vandeleur church on June 21st. Very interesting sessions were held, both afternon and evening and were presided over by the president, Rev. Stanley Elliott of Maxwell. Rev. H. W. Vaughan of Bradford was the Provincial Representative and deliver- I ed outstanding addresses at both sessions and also conducted the round table conference. Mrs. John Thomp- son of Wareham, a leader in C.G.I. T. work, spoke in the afternoon and Rev. JS. E. Annis of Markdale gave a good address in the evening. Mr. George Buchanan gave the address of wel- come and Mr. Russell Freeman of Ebenezer replied. Mrs. Thompson of Wareham led the song service at the evening session. Mrs. Gteo. Buchanan presided at the organ and the Buchanan family also rendered a quartette. It being the forthieth anniverssary, the Secretary in his report read a few items from the ^irst pages of the minute book. The Association was organized at a meeting in Markdale in the summer of 1960 and the first convention was held at Eugenia on October 15th of the same year. The second was held in Vandeleur church in the fall of I'&Ol, and this is the seventh conven- tion to be held in that church. At the close of the afternoon sess- ion a splendid supper was served In the basement of the chsrch, a fea- ture being the huge birthday cake, which graced the centre of the head table, and was cut by the Provincial Representative, Rev. Vaughan, who was called upon by the president, Rev. Elliott, after-j a few comphmentai-y remarks. The following officers were elected: Past Fresident, the Rev. Stanley Elliott; President, Russell Freeman; Vice-^residentf Rev. G. K. McMillan; Sec.-Treas., Howard I. Graham; Supt. •of Childrens Dept., Miss Ethel Art- ley: Girls' Supt., Mrs. Ghas, Martin: Boys' Supt., Rev. A., R. Muir; .\dult Dept., Mrs. C. Dolan; Teacher Train- «!g, Rev. S. E. Annis; Missionary, Mrs. Gemmel;<.Temperi-ance, Mrs. S. I- Hare; ' The next dftnvention will be held .^n Eugenia.,' ; , High School Results. GRADE IX The following students have passed from Grade IX to Grade X. (They have been unsuccessful in the subjects following their names.) The subjects in Grade IX are: English (Comp and Lit.) Social Studies (B. Hist, and Geog.) Agriculture, Mathematics, Business Practice and Penmanship, French, Art and Health. Jue Banks, Bob Banks (Math, and French), Keith Cairns (Br. History, Math., French), Janet Campbell, Har- old Clark, Marion CoUinson, Edna Duupe, Hilda Duckett (Fr.), Jean Duncan, Elma Hamilton (Math., Fr.), Jean Loucks, Mary McMuUen, Jean McTavish, Emerson Meads, Florence Newell, Marjore Newell, Gordon Nich- ol (Fr.), Robert O'Dell. Marjoty Thistlethwaite, Ruth Whyte. Students from other forms who have been successful in the Grade IX subjects in brackets": Melville Buchanan (Math.), Donald MacKinnon (Math., Bus. Prac), Ross McConkey (Math.), Fred Marshall (Math., Bus. Prac), Dorothy Patton (Math.), Jean Proctor (Math.), Jim Thurston (Bus. Prac, Math., French), Emmeron Watson (Bus. Prac.) GRADE X Students who have passed into Grade XI. They have been unsuccess- ful in the subjects in brackets. The subjects are: English (Comp. & Lit.), Latin, French, Agriculture, Mathe- matics, Social Studies (Geog. and Can. Hist.) Art and Health. Bruce Beard (Fr.), Ben Bellamy (Math.), Bernice Lea veil, Walter Mc- Bride, Ross McConkey, Don Meads, Eileen Patterson, Laurti Pedlar, Earl Plester. Jean Proctor, Minerva Staf- ford, Wm. Stephen, Jim Thurston, Frank Warling, Emmerson Watson. Students from other forms who have been successful in the Grade X in brackets : Joe Banks (Agric), Iva Brown (Math.), Bill Henry (Math.). Ruth Londry (Latin, Fr.), Wm. McBride (Latin), Delmar McLean (Latm), Winnifred McConkey (Latin), Athol McKillop (Math.), Laurie Sutherland (Latin), Ruth Turney (Lati, Math.), P Weber (Fr.), E. Russell (Math.) The following students of Grade X have qualified for Interemediate Cer- tificate, as follows: (D A complete Grade X course; (2) The obl'gatory subiects: English, Social Studies and Health Education; (3) four of the fol- lowing options: Mathematics, Science or Agriculture, Shop Work or House- hold Science, Latin, Music or Art, Commercial or German or Greek. Ben Bellamy. Walter McBride, Don Meads, Eileen Patterson. Laura Ped a, Earl Plester, Minerva Stafford, Wm. Stephen, Frank Warling. Organize For Civic Holiday Celebration A meeting of the joint executives of the Flesherton Old Boys' and Girls' Association met in Toronto Thursday evening last, at the office of Burton E, Field, when the following were present: From Fleshei-ton, G. A. Mc- Tavish, F. H. W. Hickling, Chas. Stewart, .Albert Stewart, Barney Wel- ton, Chas. Richardson, Cecil McTav- ish and Harold Best. From Toronto, Pres., Joe LeGard, Burton E. Field, F. W. .Murray, Jack Latimer, Bill Hemphill. Bob Cornfield, Roy McCau- ley, Maud Crossley, Bob Blackburn, Ml-, and Mrs. R. Madilocks, Charlie Crossley and Dell Thurston. Burton E. Field reviewed the last meeting and outlined to the meeting what had been discussed in the line of sports and entertainment for the big celebration and Old Boys' and Girls' Reunion in Flesherton on Civic Holiday. It was moved by Bill Hemphill and seconded by Chas. Richardson that the 7th Royal Canadian Artillery band be engaged for the entii'e day to play at the morning sports, afternoon sports, and to put on a band conceit in the rink at night. The cost of the day, or profits, if any, be shared equally by the two Associations. A number of interesting features are to be secured and these will be announc- ed from time to time in The Advance. Following are committees named: Water Sports and Morning â€" Sam Staufl'er, Win Kernahan, Bill Hemp- hill, Dick Maddoeks, B. Welton. Afternoon Sports â€" Burton Field, Joe LeGard, G. A. McTavish, Roy Mc- Cauley, Geo. McTavish, Alf. Down, Harold Best, Cecil McTavish. Concert and Dance â€" Fred Murray, F. H. W. Hickling, Barney Welton, Burton Field. Dance â€" Flesherton Committee. Publicity Boosters â€" Roy McCauley. Ede Phillips, Dick Maddoeks, Alva Howden, C. Crossley, Win Kernahan, Harold Best, Dell Thurston. Joe Le- ; Gard, Frank Thurston. j It was moved by Bill Hemphill and i Burton E. Field, the committee to ! appoint a fifth member. It was moved by Geo. McTavish and I seconded by Fred Murray that Win I Kernahan be appointed chairman of advertising, with Joe LeGard, Burton Field, F. y. Thurston and Harold Best to assist. The meeting adjourned at 10.35 p.m. to meet again Monday, July 3, at ** o'clock at the same place. ENGAGEMENT Mr. David iti'ncks, Ceyjon, announc- o* the enHagement of his daughter, Elizal^th (Beth) to Mr. Josejih E. ~^, yout^esi) son of Mr. and Mrs. ^^^^ _v\,i-t{^^ XtK(f>oA,'Ont., the The Vo take l3iliMr#ie middle of Li?htmng_Killed Cows A heaw electrical storm tttru/.'k this district Tuesday afternoon and aused a great loss in the milking herd owned by Mr. J. T.Parker, of the We«t Backline, Artemesia. Six miiK- ingcows, outof aherdof ten were killed bv lightning when they were standing and some lying under a Se tfee in the pasture. They were id when one of Mr. Parker's sons went to bring thenr in for milknig^ e of the cows that was uninjnio L held down by one that was killed and which had to be moved befoio the prisoner could be released. *' Faneral Chapel DIGNIFIED AND SYMPATHETIC PERSONAL SERVICE c More NO XSnm. <aWkRGB FOR THE USE^OP OUR CHAPEL BATES & Mi. jDOCKS iM> xScwMe 4344-S466 Acheson Gathering (By Proton Station Corr.) The annual reunion of the Acheson family took iilace on Saturday, June ;J.lth in the Dundalk park. Ideal liicnic weather added nuiL-h to the enjoyment of the event. Almost 200 names were registered, ranging in age from eighty-three to three months. Apart from much social chat and renewing acquaintances, the af- ternoon was spent in games and races from the wee toddlers up to the adults, the winners of each receiving a prize. A wonderful picnic supper was served as the large family gath- ered under the trees. Short peeches were. given b.v Rev. Dr. Gordon, pastoi' of the Dundalk and Bethel member- of the Clan, Miss Aiitistromr, pastor of those froni Proton Station and Ii-i.^tivgc. Mr! Geo. Hulchin;;on of Kimberlcy an<I Mr. Edwin Taylor of' Toronto. Officers were elected for next vear with Mr. Gordon Duncan as president. Then. :". twilight hour the party went into the arena where Mr. Lloyd .Acheson of Toronto delighted the gathering with his moving pic- lures snapped at a former picnic; also scenes of winter sports and sunimet sports in the northland and colored pictures of the Roynl visit in Toronte It was a full afternoon and when th' final handclasps were over enrb hoped to meet the other at similar occasion next summer. »»<»â-  11 i»» m â- â- â- Â«Â» " »*** VI Camp At Niagara The Grey & Simcoe Foresters went into their annual camp at Niagara- on-the-Lake on Sunday, leaving here at 6 am- a"'l travelling by motor bu!<. Ar\ interesting camp is expected. Those going from this district with "\" Compawy, under the command of Major W. Turney of Flesherton, arc: C.Q.M.S. Angus Turney, Sergt. A. Lawlor. Sergt. E. Dixon. Corp. F Gorrcll, Corp. R. Bellamy, L.C. Robin Goldsborough. Pte. A. McKillop. Pt<». W. Hyslop, Pte. B. Leavell. Pte. G. Teeter. Pte. D. Morgan. Pte. D. McCleiwi. Entrance' Resnks FLESHERTON CENTRE Honors on year's work; (Names not in order of merit)- â€" Dorothy Falconer, Gladys Duckett, Eiia Adams, Edna Marshall, Ruth Graham, Clarence Hamilton, Ruth Leavell, Julia Priest- ley, Arlene Taylor, Earle Thurston, Lois Wood. Pass on year's work â€" Nora Turner, Donald Cameron, Joe McWilliam, Fred Bannon, Gertrude Montgomery. Honors on written examination: Margaret Smillie. Pass on written examination â€" Man- sell -Xtkinson. Hilda Betts, Burton Campbell, Hazel Copeland, Arthur Fisher, Carman Loucks, Stanley Mc- Clean, Edward McCracken, John Mc- Mullen, Delbert Magee, Grace Parker. Arthur Proctor, Eleanor Russell, Goo. Stewart, Ethel Taylor, Evison Wilson. MARKDALE CENTRE At this centre there were in all 41 candidates, of whom seven passed on their year's work, and 34 wrote. Pass with Honors on their year's work: (Names not in order of merit): Allen Border, Mazie Bussey. Arthur Gillespie, Bill Perkins. Pass on their year's work â€" Eileen Griffith, June Freeman, .Aleda Rat- cliife. Honors on written test^Fred Bol- and, Elva Marie Wylie, Phyllis Vaughan. Pass on the written test â€" Verdn Cargoe, Teddy England, Dennis Fitz- simmons, Fred Flynn, Raymond Gor- don, Francis Hughes, Vivienne Kiik. Dorothy Irwin, Betty McDonald. Herb McDonald, Jack McArthur. Jean Mc- Cauley. Ruth McFadden, Florence Mc- Laughlin. John O'Neill. Goldie Patter- son, Leta Stafford, Goldie Steer. Grant Turner. PRICEVILLE CENTRE Honors on year's work â€" John Mc- Millan, Beatrice McDermid, Betty Watson. Honore on written examination â€" Jean Mather. Pass on written test â€" Evaline Eck- hardt, Colvin Geddes, Lome Hiltz, Isabel Karstodt, Kathleen McArthur, Angus McVicar, Jack McConkey, .Annie Smith. PEVERSHAM CENTRE Honors on year's work â€" Jack Ar- mour, Kathleen Inglis, .Mta Moore, Irene Shea. Pass on year's work â€" Helen Han- non, Arlie Pressick, Dean Potts, Nor- man Ball, Jean Mclntyre. Jean Jack- son, James Hale, James Pedlar, Shir- ley Springgay. Marjorie Brown, Viola Monaghan, Wallace Thomson. Ruth McLean, Dalton Pocock, Phyllis Roberts. Pass on written examination â€" An- thony Haley, Frances Haley, Keith Hannon, Walter J. Hawes, Birdella Hill. Burton Moriaghan, James Moore, Grace Poole, Evelyn Sornberger. Biackbarn Reunion The BUi.kburn family reunion wa.- held at the Eugenia park on July Isl. Representatives of the family were present from Toronto, Hamilton. Mt Forest, Flesherton. Thoriilmry. Coll- ingwood, Stayiiei and Creeniore. It was with regrel that the absence of George Blackburn was noticed, who has always been present at thess' gatherings, but is very ill in Owen Sound hospital. A token of remem- brance was sent to him by those pro- .sent, and a prayer was sent up for n speedy recovery. It was decided ti hold thf next reunion at Simset Point at Collingwood on July 1st, 1940. The following ntficers weiv appoint- ed: Hon. Presidents. Mrs. Waltf'i Simmons and Mrs. .los. Blackburn Sr : President, W. H. Millie, Creemore; Sec.-Treas., Mrs. J. H. Cammidge Mt Forest: Directors, Robt. Black- burn, Toronto, Jas. H. Cammidge ,VIt. Forest; Albert Riackburn. Flesh- erton; Mi-s. J. Bull, Collingwood; W. .A. Blackburn, Stayner; H. A. Law- rence, Creemore; Sports. Committee. John McKee. Wes Plantt. Albert Blackburnr all of Flesherton. HAVE HAD HEAVY RAINS Haavy rains have drenched this district during the past week and brought greatly needed moisture to parched fields. Thursday last a de- luge of rain fell and again on Friday, ending up with an extra heavy rain Tuesday afternoon and evening. The rivers have been runn- ing high, almost as high as in the iprinn freshet. Haying' oneration.-* were commencing, hut will have an- other "setbm-lc There is "'•enf nro- m^se of an abmidant crop this year. THE ROYAL TOUR I AN ADDITIONAL RELEASE GOV- j mUNG THE VISIT OF THEIR MAJESTIES TO NEW- FOOLNDLANO REV. G. KEITH McMTLLAN New pastor of St. John's United Church, Flesherton, whose induction was held last evening. Rev. Mc- Millan preached his opening ser- mons on Sunday to good congrega- tions. He is given a hearty welcome to Flesherton. Mrs. Jos. Radley Dies In 90th Year The death occurred on Tuesda>- evening, June 27th, of Mrs. John Rad- ley of Rock Mills, while visting with \ her daughter, Mrs. E. Fisher, in Flesherton. The late Mrs. Radley was in her DOth year. The week be- fore her death she suffered a heart attack and gradually sank until called by death. Deceased was formerly Selina Phill- ips, a daughter of the late William and Sarah Phillips, and was born near Lindsay, moving with lier parents to a farm on the Collingwood gravel road, near Maxwell, when a child of ten years. Their mode of travel to this district from Lindsay was with a one-horse wagon. She was married to the late John Radley. who prede- ceased her b.v 22 years. Forty-eight year ago they moved to Rock Mills. where she has since resided with her son-in-law and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Alf. Partridge. She was highly esteemed by a wide circle of friends. She was the last member of the pion- eer families of that district. .-Vs a girl of 1« years she united with the Wesleyan Methodist church, later be- coming a member of the Rock Mills Baptist Church. She is survived by a family of one son and five daughters: (Emma) Mrs. A. Brooks of PiiH<er- ing; Miss Etta Radley of Rock Mills- Fred Radley. New Liskeard; (Mary1 Mrs. A. Partridge of Rock Milks: (Almeda) Mrs. J. W. Brown, Toronto, and (Ena) Mrs. Ed. Fisher. Flesher- ton. Two brothers, Edward and .los. Phillips, also survive. Her husband and one daughter (Alberta) Mrs. J. W. .Atkinson of Manitoulin Island, passed away 22 years ago. Five brothers and two sisters predeceased her. .\n unusual event occurred in the life of Mrs. Radley when she lived to see five generations in her family, all the members of which were girls; Mrs. Rjulley, Mrs. Brooks. Mrs. Gray. Mrs. Gray's daughter, Olive, and her daughter, Marie. The funeral service, hold on Thurs- day afternoon from her late home at Rock Mills, was largely attended. Her pastor. Rev. F. Ashton, assisted by Rev. Dean of Markdale. had charge of the service. In his remarks Mr. Ashton paid warm tribute to the Christian life of the deceased. _ He also read a poem "My Mo'ther's Relig'on." a favorite of Mrs. Radley's. A duet "It Won't be Long, It May be Soon," was rendered by Rev. and Mrs. Dean. Interment was made in the familv plot in Maxwell cemetery- rhe pallbearers were three nephews .nnd neighbors: Will, Sam and Thos. Phillies, J. W. Chard, F. Seeley and Thos. Bemrose. Many beautiful floral tributes cov- ered the casket. Those from a distance present at the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Fre<i Radley. New Liskeard; Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Radley. Kirkland Lake; Mr. an<1 Mrs. J. W. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Rus- sell Brown, Mrs. Mix and daughter, Diane, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Howard. Ed., Joe. Roy. George and Joe Phill- ips. Mrs. R. W- Hamilton and son, Vernon, all of Toronto: Mrs. Albert Brooks of Pickering and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brvnn of Lindsay. Canada has received plenty of pub- licity during this last month and we understand that enquiries have been nouring in from all over the world for further information about our Dominion. ,. ( By A. L. Barrett, C.W.. A. Rep.) When 1 suggested to our managing uirector that the Royal tour represent- ative of the C.W.N. A. extend his tour friMii Halifax on to St. John's, New- foundland, and so cover the New- foiinilland visit of Their Majesties, I had little expectation ever of making the trip much less representing the Canadian Weekly Newspaper As- sociation. I had even .ojmie tentative plans [or the representation of my own paper. The distance is more than four hundred miles from Curling to St. John's. However, since Mr. Dor- nan's long tour, accompanying the Royal party through Canada and to the United States had necessitated long absence from his office, Mr. Charters â€" ever considerate of others â€" felt it might be unfair to ask fur- ther service of Mr. Dof-nan's time and service, and so suggested that I do the "needful" by covering the visit to Newfoundland In company with seven members of my family â€" fiv» daughtei-s and two sons â€" 1 arrived in St. John's on the eve of the Ro.val visit. The day was bright and warm and the city looked gay in its dress of bunting and other decorations. -Many fine arches had been erected and were being given the finishing touches. Thousands of visitors had already arrived in the city from all parts of the country and many hundred others were arriving hourly by train, motor and ship. Shortly after my arrival the Royal flotilla ^conveying Their Majesties passed the harbor and proceeded to anchorage in Conception Bay. The R. M. S. Empress of Britain, being unable to pass through the Narrows to St. John's harbor because, of a shoal at the entrance making it unsafe for shipping of her size, it had been previously arranged that the ship would anchor in Conception Bay and the Ro.val landing take place at Holy- rood, a fishing village at the head of the bay some thirty miles from St. John's. Twenty-six years to the day â€" Sat- urday, June 17, 1'J13 â€" Prince Albert, second son of King George V., serv- ing on H.M.S. Cumberland as a cadet, landed at St. George's, a coastal town on the west coast of Newfoundland and fifty-five miles from Curling.^ There he spent some days fishing on two of its rivers and was successful in catching three salmon. On Saturday. June 17, 1939, this same Prince .Albert, now King nnd Emperor of the world's greatest em- pire, and his lovely and lovable con- sort, Queen Elizabeth, landed upon our shores at a fishing village â€" H.ily- roodâ€" on the east coast of Newfoumd land as our King and Queen. The weather changed overnight and the morning of the Royal bndiiig opened out dull, cool with slight sprinklings of rain. .At an early hour I set out on the motor trip to Holyrood. Already crowds of people were astir along the route. Buildings along the highway were gay with bunting and other dec- orations. I was among the ea-dy arrivals of press representatives and was assigned a favorable position where I could witness the landing and following ceremonies with ease. \\- ready thousands of people had gath- â-  erwl; many of them coining long distances and had been there .several hours. The slopes afforded vantage points which soon became occupied by the mass of people arriving by trTi.i and motor from towns und vtUages, some more than a hundred miles dis- tant. One ohl lady, the oldest in Newfoundland and perhaps in the British Empire â€" Mrs. Carroll, who will be 112 years af age if she sees next October â€" had come from a vill- age 28 miles distant. While waitirHf for the landing hour I was told a story wh,ch 1 think is well worth vopoatin« here; "In one town thoio were S5 Girl Guides. 15 of them without the price of the railway faiv- ($'.25)". Dandelions were four cents a pound. The girls .set to work and nickfid dan- delions â€" 469 pounds â€" to raise sudic- ient funds to enable these fifteen G«"' - Guides to come and sev Their Majesties. At 9 a.m. the R.M.S. Empress of Britain, escorted by H.M.S. Berwick, flying the flag of the Co»mnpder-in- Chief .American and West Indies Sta- tion; H.M.S. Southampton, flying th« flag of the Vice- Admiral comnis»nding the Second Squadron, and -H.M.S. Glasgow arrived off Holynod and (continuM on pai^ 4) tv-l