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/ 1? * itto ®l)je /k0l)^t:lirtt A^wmc^* VOL. 59; NO. il FLESHERTON. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10. 1940 W. H. Thurston & Son, Proprietors. S'lver Annivirsary Mr. and Mrs. Bert Wyatt observed the twenty-ftfth anniversary of their wedding day at their home in West Ward on Sunday, December Slat, with all the members of their family pres- en for the memorable occasion. Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt were married at Am- ola. Saskatchewan on thu closiiii; day of 1914, at the home of the bride, the former Miss Edith Plant, and in which town her mother still resides. Following their marriage they came east to Flesherton where Mr. Wyati owned a farm and where they resided until their removal to Walkerton nine years ago. They have two sons, Will- iam and Kenneth, and five iaii-rhtevs, Marjory, Nora, June, May and Shir- ley At the festivities of their silver jubilee on Saturday the ot'l; anl groom of a quarter of a century ago were the recipients of many appro priate mementos r>f .the occinion and also received numerous cong^ratula- tory messages from friends and rel- atives. â€" Walkerton Herald-Times. United Church MAXWELL CHARGE REV. GEO. L. MERCER, B J)., D.D. Minister SUNDAY JANUARY 14, 1940 Services will be held as usual next Sunday: â€" < 10.50 a.m. â€" Ehigenia. 3.fiO p. m. â€" ^Wareham. XM p.m.â€" MaxwelL CO-OPERATION ASKED Commencing this Sunday Jan. 14, and continuing through the winter months, one of the four services will be discontinued. Accordingly there will be no service next Sunday in Mount Zion church. The minister will continue his series of sermons on, "What I Believe," and his next subject will be, "What I Believe About Christ." The Public is invited to share the services. Maxwell Sunday School board of management will hold its annual meeting at the parsonage, on Wed. evening at 8 o'clock. Members of this boai-d are respectfully requested to attend. The officers and members of the Eugenia Sunday School extend an invitation to the puiblic to share in a social evening with them on Jan. 12, at eight o'clock in the basement of the church. An interesting pro- gram including, games etc., will be presented during the evening. A silver collection will be taken in aid of the Sunday School's M. & M. ob- jective Y P S The Maxwell United Y.P.S. will have a "Special Program Night" on Friday evening, Jan 12th, in the Orange Hall, when Rev. Richard E. Gosse of Maclntyre will give an illustrated lecture (using beautfully colored slides) on mission work in Newfoundland. An invitation is ex- tended to all young people and puWic generally, to be with us. A social program will be had during the even- ing. Refreshments will be served and an offering of at least lOc will be taken in aid of the Missionary object- ive of the Young People. Everybody will be made welcome. Canada's War Loan On Market Soon In preparation for Canada's first war loan effort of the new world war, a National War Loan Committee and a National Subscription Committee are in process of formation across Canada, and will be organized tn time for tile Initial etfort on the economic war front. The National War Loan Committee, under the chairmanship of the Hon. J. L. Ralston, K.C., M.P., Minister of Finance, will be composed of five for- mer Ministers of Finance, Canada's nine Provincial Treasurer, and more than 20 representative citizens, resi- dent from coast to coast. Mr. Dunning has also accepted the chairmanship of the National Sub- scription Committee, which will assist the National War Loan Committee, and will be concerned with the secur- ing of larger subscriptions of a na- tional character. It will be respon- sible for organizing the work of can- vassing the larger institutions and corporations, in addition to stimulat- ing the broader sale of the bonds to the public. This committee will have the active co-operation of investment dealers throughout Canada, a number of whom have already done consider- able work in preliminary organization. The First War Loan will provide Canadians, as a whole, with their first opportunity to participate in Canada's war effort. To enable everyone to subscribe, it is ind'i9ated that bonds will have denominalt jns as low as $50 each or smaller subscriptions. In announcing the acceptance by Mr. Dunning of the chairmanship of the National Subscription Committee, Mr. Ralston said, "Canada is indeed fortunate that Mr. Dunning has agreed to undertake this important task. His experience as Minister of Finance and also in connection with the Victory Loan campaigns during the last war make him the ideal man for the job." R. D. Meldrum Died At His Home Tuesday Death came to Mr. Robert D. Mel- drum. well known farmer of Arteme- sia and resident of Portlaw vicinity, at his home about noon on Tuesday, Jan. 9th, at the age of 79 years. The funeral will be held on Thursday, Jan. nth, with service at his late residence at 2 o'clock p.m., interment being made in the Mortuary Chapel in the Flesherton cemetery. MISS HATTIE FAWCETT DIES AT KIMBERLEY Miss Hattie Fawcett passed away at her home in Kimberley on Tuesday of this week. Service is being held at her late residence Thursday afternoon. No further particulars are to hand. Rock MilU Ladies' Aid The Ladies' Aid will meet at the home of Mrs. Ned Croft on Wednes- day, Jan. 17th. Lunch Com. â€" Cake, Mrs. Albert Blackburn, Mrs. Leslie Chard; Sandwich, Mrs. Dick Clark, Mrs. Wes Plantt, BORN ELKINS â€" .A.t Mrs. Nuhn's Nurs- ing Home, Flesherton, on Thursday, Jan. 6th, 1940, to Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Elkins (nee Marjorie Cairns) of Toronto, a son â€" Donald Arthur, United Church FLESHERTOIT Minister, REV. G. K. McMillan, b.a., b.d. Services Mrill be held as usual on Sunday: 11.00 A.M.â€" Flesherton. 7.00 P.M.â€" Flesherto - 3.00 P.M.â€" Ceylon Baptist Church Notes REV. F. ASHTON, Pastor SERVICES: Flesherton; 11 A.M.â€" Worship. 12 noon â€" Bible School. 7 P.M. â€" Gospel Service. Rock Mills. 2 P.M.â€" Bible School. 3 P.M. â€" Divine Service. InaugUFcI Meeting^ The inaugural meeting of Flesher- ton Council was held in the Council Chambers Tuesday evening, at which the Reeve, A. Down, spoke, a word of appreciation for the co-operation of the members last year, and looked ahead to another year of harmonious work together. Rev. F. Ashton. pas- tor of the Baptist church, opened the proceedings with a short address and prayer. Mrs. Willa Brady y Eastern Star Matron The installation of officers of Grey Chapter No. 170, O.E.S., was held on Monday evening, with Mr, and Mrs. Al^x. McDonald of Weston, members of Mt. Dennis Chapter, acting as in- stalling officers. W.M,â€" Sister Willa Brady, W.P.â€" Bro. Jack Colgan. .A..M. â€" Sister Mina Bradey. A.P. â€" Bro. .Archie Sinclair. Cond, â€" Sister Rae Rapp. .A.SSOC. Cond. â€" Sister Leila Walker. Secretary â€" Sister Emily Dargavel. Treasurer â€" Sister Mary Phillips, Chaplain â€" Sister Grace Harris, Marshall â€" Sister Myrtle Bellamy. Organist â€" Sister Daisy Morgan, Adah â€" Sister Ina Wellar. Ruth â€" Sister Vesta Colgan. Esther â€" Sister Eva Fisher. Marthaâ€" Sister Myrtle Magee. Electa â€" Sister Marj' Wellar, Warder â€" Sister Beatrice Gordon, Sentinel â€" Sister May Fisher, Previous to the installation of the officers a banquet was held for the members and visitors. District L.O.L. Officers The District of Artemesia L,O.L. held the annual meeting on Tuesday afternoon, the following officers being installed by Bro. John Gott, Past County Master. Dist.M. â€" C. Hutchinson 1045. Dep,M. â€" Wesley Littlejohns 509. Chaplain^ohn Gott 244. Rec. Secâ€" G, W. Littlejohns 509. Fin Secâ€" C. J. Bellamy 2855. Treasurer â€" W. A, Hawkin 2855, 1st Lect.â€" Wm. Stoddart 509, 2nd Lect,â€" Art. Jackson 244. Committee â€" Jas. Semple, W, Little- johns, F. J. Thurston, A. Jackson, E. Crodt, Wm. Hanley, Elgin McFadden. DAVIDSON â€" MABR Young English constable on finding three German prisoners who had es- caped from a camp, merely informed them:" You will come with me." They did. •â- â-  J^-^S^' • >^»^»»^♦»»<'»♦<^♦»♦♦♦»»»<fr»»<»<^»<^<>«^»»♦»»♦♦»»»»^»^»»^»»fr♦<^ ' •; ;; Equipped to hanffle the finest service at moderate prices | Our Beautiful Air Conditioned Funeral Chapel -1 : m ..'«"_ ._..r. .J-'. • .s :_ .^ â- â- ^.- ,.,' ':'/ FRED R. HADDOCKS. AMOciate m avbnub road t6rONT0, Out RICHARD MADDOCKSw Muwgcr UvmUt ef Um Fledtertoa (Md B*y«* 4 GIrb* AasMtetioa BATES & MADDOCKS Vtmmtlj tt Fle«i w rtâ€" . Oat. 124 Avenue Road, Tor«nto, Ont. Ki. 4344 : : Grace United Church, Toronto, was the scene of a pretty wedding on Fri- daly, Dec. 22nd, when Florence Luella, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Marr of Toronto, was united in marriage to Norman Richard Dav- idson, son of Mr, and Mrs. J, I, David- son ef Toronto, the ceremony being performed by Rev. C. E. Cragg. The bride looked lovely in street- length dress of rust brocaded wool, brown accessories, her corsage was Talisman roses and lily-of-the-valley. She was attended by her sister. Miss Ruth Marr. wearine oinetree green brocaded wool, trimmed with Persian lamb, with black accessorins aiid a corsage of Joanna Hill roses. Mr. Earl Davidson was his brother's best man. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, where a buffet luncheon was served to about 50 guests, Mrs, Marr received, wearing navy ti'iple sheer, with becoming hat and corsage of red roses. Mrs, Davidson chose black sheer with black accessories and wore red roses. Later the happy couple left by motor to Welland and Buffalo, the bride wearing a dusky rose drees, black coat with mink and accessories. On their return they will reside in Toronto, Young Couple Feted y On Friday evening, the friends and neighbors gathered at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Thomas White, of Saug- een Junction, to .spend a few social hours, and present Mr. and Mrs. Lawson White with a miscellaneous shower of many useful gifts. Just before midnight the young couple were asked to be seated, while an ad- dress was read by Mrs, Eldon Black- ourn, after which the groom made a very suitable reply, thanking all those on behalf of Marjorie and himself, All sang "For Thew Are Jolly Good Fellows," after which lunch was ser- ved. Dancing and games were en- joyed until the wee small hours of the morning. The address is as follows. â€" Dear Lawson & Marjorie: We, your friends have gathered here to-night to spend a few social hours with you, and to congratulate you Lawson, on winning such a pleasant and beaut- iful young bride, one that possess such a charming, honorable and up- right nature. There is no doubt in our minds thut you have seca-ed a partner that will make a devoted wife. We have known Lawson from his childhood and cannot speak too highly of his private worth, and know you will find in him, Marjorie a true, tender and devoted friend. We hope that when you settle in vour new home, that it will be close enough to us, that we will not lose the value of your company. Good luck, good health and happy- ness is the wish of us all. As a slight token of remembrance of our affec- tion and good will, we wish you to â- iccept these gifts, not meredy for their material value, but for the gen- uine good feeling they carry with them. Signed on behalf of friends •ind neighbors, John White, Edward Sadgrerow. Mrs. F. Weldrick Dies Mrs. Fled Weldrick, resident lof Osprey for 67 years and five months, passed away at the home of her son, John, on Thur.sday, Jan. 4th, 1940, after a short illness of less than two weeks. The late Mrs, Weldrick was the eldest daughter of the late Mr, and Mrs. William Brown Sr., former pion- eers of Osprey, Her husband pre- j deceased her on April 20th, 1933. She leaves to mourn her loss two daugh- [ ters and one son: Reta (Mrs. John i Radley), Singhampton; .A.nnie (Mrs,' George Ottewell), Feversjham, and ; John on the homestead. She also . leaves fours sisters and two brothers. .Minnie (Mrs. Elijah Wright) Fever- sham, Louise (Mrs, Fred Hawton) Stayner, -\lice (Mrs. Noah Jeffrey) B.C., Sarah (Mrs, George Wright) of Feversham, William near Oi'ange- ville, Fred at Feversham. One sister, Ethel (Mrs, Fred Conron,) died 15 years ago. The funeral took place on Satur- day, Jan. 6th, service being held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ottewell, at 2 p.m., being conducted by Rev. C, McNichol of Feversham, The Feversham quartette of Messrs, G. Eby, Harold Osborne, John and James Hudson, rendered "That Beau- tiful Land," The hymns were "Near- er My God to Thee" and "Rock of Ages." Interment WaS made in the Bethel cemetery. The pallbearers were, Messrs. Jas McKenzie, John Izard, Allan McLean. Eli Robinson, Harold Fenwick and Morris Wright. Beautiful flowers from sjTnpathiz- ing friends surrounded the casket. John Acheson Dies Cuning Club Officers The annual election of officers of the Flesherton Curling Club was held in the Club rooms on Friday eveninjf, when the following officers were elect- ed for 1940: President â€" J. 0. Dargavel Vice-President â€" R. W. Piper, Sec.-Treas,â€" F. H. W. Hickling. Rink Committee â€" G, B. Welton, K. G. Betts, F. W. Duncan, G. A. Mc- Tavish, Mr. Thos. Brady was appointed as caretaker of the rink for the season. Following are the rinks with the players for each: RINK 1â€" J. A. Richards skip, R. B. Heai-d, Dr. Milne, L, Ferris, RINK 2â€" H. A. McCauley, J, Nuhn, G. Wauchope, H. A. Black, RINK 3â€" C. McTavish skip, F. W. Duncan, J'. A. Senn, R, Dargavel. RINK 4â€" G. McTavish skip, F. H. W. Hickling, T. J, Fisher, E. Betts. RINK 5â€" J. O. Dargavel skip. Dr. Little, Wm. Henry, S. Stauffer. RINK 6â€" C. N. Richardson skip, W. Turney, T. Brady, J, Brackenbury. RINK 7 â€" A. Down skip, J. Kennedy, H. Milligan, C. P. Wilson. RINK 8â€" G. B. Welton skip, M. Wil- son. H. Fellows, R. Priestley. RINK 9â€" K. G. Betts skip, E, Mc- Killop. A. Sparks, C. Goddard. RINK 10â€" R. W. Piper skip, K. G. Goheen, R. Boyd, Jas. McMuUen. RINK 11 â€" From Power House. RINK 12 â€" From Eugenia. IN MEMORIAM LeGARD â€" In loving memory of our dear mother. Christena LeGard. who passed away January 12th, 1923, In the book of our life there are memories Of the happiest moments we'v^ known. And recorded in love is the blessing Of a wonderful mother, our own. ?or she saw only good in our dreaming And soothed every moment of strife. And her name is the sweetest name written, Mother mine, in the book of our life, â€" Ever rememibered. Meda and Allan FLESHERTON ARENA SKATING sbHEDULE Skatlngr every Monday and Satur- day nigtits. Also Saturday afternoon. A modem Sound System has been installed and music will be supplied every skating ni^bt. Modem skating tunes. Admission, lt« and lOe. Card of Thanks We desire to express our sincere ap- oreciation for messages of sympathy, beautiful floral tributes and the many nets of kindness from friends and '.eighbors in our recent sad bereave- ment in the death of our beliJved hus- band and father. â€"Mrs, Wm. H. Bewell and Family Card of Thanks We greatly desire to express our appreciation, thanking all our neigh- boi-s and friends for their acts of kindness shown us during our illness ind bereavement. â€" Mr. and Mrs. John Weldrick. Card of Thanks To my many friends in Feversham: I wish to express my sincere apprecia- tion for the kind letter and lovely gift enclosed and for their many kind thoughts, on my removal to Toronto. With sincere good wishes to all, â€" Mrs. R. J, Colquettc, IN MEMORIAM RICHARDSONâ€" In teviag memory of our dear mother and father, who departed this life January 9th and 13th, 1988. â€" Harold and Mona. One of Proton Township's oldest' and most highly respected residents, John Acheson, died Monday evening just before midnight, at his home on the west backline of Proton Town- ship, three miles west of Dundalk. He was in his 86th year. His death was not unexpected, as he had been ill for some weeks, gradually growng weaker toward the end. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William .A.cheson, pioneer residents of the district and was born on the faiTn now occupied by Merrit Nich- olls on highway No. 10 near Inis- tioge. He had lived almost 80 y^ars on the backline of Proton, 38 years of which were spent on the farm on which he died. He was married at Orangeville at a double wedding ceremony to Marg:aret Ludlow, who died more than two years ago. They celebrated the diamond anniversary of their wedding on .A.ugust 23, 1936. Three sons and four daughters survive: William, of Proton Town- ship; James, on an adjoining farm: Walter of Proton Station; M/s. Wil- Station; Mrs David Wiltshire (Ger- trude,) Pi-oton; Mrs. James Batch- elor, (Mary,) Proton; Mrs. Archie MacTaggart, (Pearl) ,of Caledon East. .Also surviving are one brother and two sisters: Robert G. of Proton; Mrs. James McMillan of Bethel; and Mrs. George Hutchinson of Kimber- Wm. Bewell Passes' William Henry Bewell. well known and highly respected resident of the 14th con. of Osprey, passed away at .lis home on Wed., Jan. 3rd, after an illness extending from May of last year, but taking a turn for the worse in December, the end coming peace- fully. The late Mr. Bewell was born on the farm where he resided all his life. He was married to Miss Reb&;ca .A.nn Pollock, who taught school in the neighborhood, who sur- vives, together with one daughter, Beatrice, of Dundalk, and four sons. Harry, Wallace and .A.llan at home and Ernest, married, and residing in Toronto. He also leaves an only sister, Mrs, N. Douglas, residing with her son at Weyburn, Sask, The funeral took place from his late residence on Friday, Jan. 5th, to the Presbyterian church, interment being made in the Presbyterian cem- etery in Feversham. Rev. McAuslan of Heathcote conducted the services. The pallbearers were: Messrs. Eli Robinson, Jas. McKenzie, Lome Tup- ling, Jack Tupling, Morton Sayers and Edward Lanktree, Mrs. Bewell's three sisters from Barrie were unable to attend on ac- count of road conditions, .•V large circle of friends held Mr. Bewell in the highest esteem. He was a good father, fine neighbor and a trustworthy friend, and many regret his passing. The advances in prices of cattle, hogs and wheat are brightening up times for the farmers SUPERIOR STORES FOR BETTER BREAD WE CARRY Robin Hood^Prairie Rose FOR FRESHER VEGETABLES and FRUITS IN SEASON Our Line is Alwrays Fresher FOR FRESHER GROCERIES Our Stock is Complete and Fresh and always Reasonably Priced Men's Heavy Clothing KS,;. FOR THE COLD WEATHER and Our Prices are ReasoniJLIe C. J. KENNEDY PHONE 37 WE DELIVER