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iT* ^l)je /tolj^rltftt A^twtncg^ VOL. 59; NO. 50 FLESHERTON. WEDNESDAY. MAY 22, 1940 W. H. Thurston & Son, Proprietors. W. C. Buckingham The funeral of William C. Bucking- ham, 82, son of one of the early pion- eers of the Blue Mountain district, was held at Collingwood on Friday afternoon. May 17th. The service was conducted by Rev. C. W. Trotter at the home of his son, John Bucking- ham, of MacMurchy's Settlement, and interment was made in the Trinity United Cemetery at CoUinRWOod. Born in Osprey Township in 1858, Mr. Buckingham was the son of the late John Buckingham and his wife, Eliza:betb who came to the district in the early fifties. They built a home in the heart of the Blue Mountain district. Mr. Buckingham operated the farm on the old homestead at an early ag'e. In 1883 he married Marie Janet Sinclair, and seven years ago the couple celebrated their gold wedd- ing anniversary. Mr. Buckingham moved from Osprey to another farm on the Twelfth Line, MacMurchy's mttlement, in 1914. He retired aibout 12 years ago. Deceased helped his father build the first church in the nefwly-settled district pf Osprey. The church still bears the name of the family at Buckingham's Corner. He was a memiber of the Gospel Workers' Church, CoUingrwood. He is survived by his widow, at home; two sons, John of MacMurchy's Settlement; Norman of Weybum, Sask.; three daughters, Mrs. D. S. Warren of Wiarton, Mrs. Howard Short of the 10th line, Nottawasaga, Mrs. William Davidson of Feversham, and 12 grandchildren. Pallberears were Messrs. W. Dins- more, Elijah Buckingham, EMgar Buckingham, John Hawton, J. Plater and James Buckingham. Local dinners At ^ Musical Festival Quite a number of contestants from this disUict look part in the Grey County Festival of Music held in Owen Sound last week, and carried off a share of the prizes. A list of the winners follows: Piano Solo 16 years and under â€" First place, Alan C lapple. Piano solo 12 years and under â€" First place, Genevieve Milne 82. Piano solo 10 years and under â€" First place. Lois Sparks 83. Piano solo 7 years and under â€" Third place, Muriel Sparks 80. Boys' vocal solo, 3 years and under â€"Third place, Jack Milne 82. The following children also took part creditably: Piano solo, 9 years and under â€" Evelyn McTavish; piano solo 9 years and under, Blanche Walker 77; boys' vocal solo, 13 years and under, Jack McDonald 80, Gord. Dungey 76; girls' vocal solo, 13 years and under, Gene- vievp Milne 81 ; boys' vocal solo. 10 years and under Burton Talbot 77; girls' vocal solo, 10 years and under, Elma Talbot 81, Lois iSparks and Marion Stauffer, equal, 80, Frances Adams. Ceylon, 80, Mary Dolan 79, Ruth Stewart. Ceylon, 78, Norma Betts 76. Betts 76; girls' vocal solo, 8 years .ind under, Audrey Wauchope (hon- orable mention) 81, Eleanor Sparks 79, Patsy Stewart, Ceylon, 79; boys' vocal sob, 8 years and under Jimmi" Adams, Coylon, 79, Dannie McTavish 79, Kenneth Stewart. Priceville, 77. GOSPEL WORKERS' CHURCH Feversham, Ont. Rev. C. McNichoi, Pastor Sunday School at 10.00 a.m. Morning Service at 11.00 a.m. Evening Service at 7.30 p.m. Prayer Meetings â€" Tuesday night at the parsonage at 8 p.m.; Friday even- ing at home of Mr. H. Heathcote at 8 p.m. Special services will be held starting June 2nd, conducted by Mrs. Sparks of Windsor. D.D. United Church MAXWELL CHARGE REV. GEO. L. MERCER, BD., Minister SUNDAY. MAY 26, 1940 Services: 11 a.m. â€" Eugenia. 2 p.m. â€" Mt. Zion. 3.30 p.m.â€" Wareham. 7.30 p.m. â€" Maxwell. Morning Subject: "I am not going to Church today." EJvening Subject: "I go a-fishing." St. Columba United Church Help Yourself to The Community Chest Wednesday, May 22nd (AND EACH WEDNESDAY NIGHT) AMATEUR PROGRAM ~~ directed by MISS MADGE LUCAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THE DISTRICT WILL COMPETE Sponsored by Flesherton Business Men's Association Henry Cairns Passed ' Away In 90th Year United Church FLESHERTON Minister, REV. G. K. McMillan, b.a., b.d. Next Sunday services will be held as usual at the following hours: 10.00 a.m. â€" ^Worship, Ceylon. 11.00 a.m.â€" Worship, Flesherton. 7.00 n.m. â€" ^Worship, Flesherton. St. Columba WJM.S. and W.A. met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Thos. Harrison Jr., with 20 mem- bers present. The theme of the wor- ship service was "Tithing and Stew- ardship," Mrs. E. G. Ritchie being in the chair. Mrs. R. H. McConkey read appropriate Scripture and Mrs. Gary Whyte took the study book chapter on the education of women in India. It was decided to finish the quilting on Friday afternoon at the church. Suf- ficient donations in clothing and money have been received to complete the bale. A numbr signified their intention of attending the Presbyterial in Hanover on May 22. The W.A. meeting followed, with Mrs. A. R. Muir, vice-president, in charge. Arrangements were com- pleted for catering to the W.I. con- vention in June, in co-operation with St. Andrews' ladies. June 25 was chosen for the strawberry festival, and a program committee was ap- pointed: A. R. Muir, Mrs. E. G. Rit- chie and Miss Anna Shortreed. The June meeting will be held a week early, on June 12th, at home of Mrs. Wm. Meads, O.D.R. The hostess will be in charge of the program, assisted by members of the Baby Band. The managers of St. Columba held a bee last Monday morning, when I more than 500 Scotch pine trees were ' planted on the church property. The cast of "The Black Derby." the Y.P.S. play, met for practice Thurs- day evening at Jas. Oliver's. Caovass Osprey Next Week For Red Cross Commencing on Monday of next week, May 27th the canvass of the Township of Osprey by the Osprey Red Cross Branch, will start and con- tinue until Saturday, June 1st. rangements were completed last Wfc?k, when it was decided to conduct the canvass by school sections and can- vassers have been appointed and all is now set for a successful visit to every person in the township. Every home is to be visited for the drive for funds for the Osprey Branch of the Red Cross Society, so everyone will please take note and make your contribution as generous as possible, as the need is great, now that the Canadians are about to go into battle. Let us show the country that Osprey will not lag behind in their support of the war effort, have your donation ready when the canvasser calls and make his work easier for him. Osprey Council FEVERSHAM DANCE â€" In John Robinson's Hall on Friday. May 31, under auspices of Feversham ball team. Music by Florence Sauer 6- piece orchestra. Admission: 35c. Baptist Church Notes Minister: Rev. Fr(><1 Ashton Services â€" Flesherton. Sunday 11 a.m. â€" Worship. 12 noon â€" Bible School. Rock Mills: 2 p.m.â€" Bible School. 3 p.m. â€" Worship. 7.30 pm. â€" Worship. You are cordially invited.- Donated to Red Cross Mr. Stuart Walker of Beverley Hills Calif., author of the play "Six Who Pass WTiile the Lentils Boil," given by the Flesherton high school pupils at the recent drama festival, very graciously rebated $5.00 of the $15 royalty on the play. He also ask- ed that the local .iwmmittee donate $5.00 of the remaining $10 royalty, in his name, to the Canadian Red Cross. An official Red Cross receipt has been foi-warded to Mr. "Walker. Rev. R. G. Quiggan, B.A., of Owen Sound Baptist Church will be the special speaker at Flesherton and Rock Mills Baptist churches Sunday, June 9th, not May 26th, as formerly announced. Pastor Ashton will preach next Sunday. Card of Thanks We desire to express many thanks to our friends and neighbors for their many evidences of sincere sympathy and acts of kindness extended to us in our bereavement by the death of our dear uncle, the late Mr. Hem-y Cairns. â€" Nephews and Nieces. May We Remind You That For Better Beef try Bailey's Youll Have No Regrets The Osprey Municipal Council met in regular session on Satui'day, May 11th, all members being present. After the reading and confirming of the minutes of the next former meet- rag the following business was done: ', Communications were received and read from the County Clerk, re indig- ent hospital patients; also from the Department of Municipal Affairs and from the Department of Health, deal- ing with new ammendments to various Acts, passed at the last session of the Provincial Parliament. The Reeve and Councillor McDonald were aut'norized to investigate certain relief recipients as to certain legal matters pertaining to them. The Clerk was instructed to procure legal advice as to disposition of the estate of the late Geo. Ferguson. A motion was passed making it im- perative that any person who is wrongfully assessed for a dog on the 1940 Assessment Roll, must make ap- plication to the Court of Revision for an adjustment, otherwise the assess- ment will stand. General accounts ordered were: E. Robinson, stamps $6.00; L. Hanibly, relief $10; J. Izard, relief $12; W. Parker, relief $20; H. 'McEachnie. registering deeds and searches $10.05; J. W. Robinson, relief account ?4; G. Eby & Son, relief account $11.68; H. Poole, relief account $28.54; J. Seeley, relief account $1.50; A. McLean, relief account $9.80; E. J. 'Walters, relief account $12.50; H. E. Hammill, relief account $3.95; Mrs. W. Thomson, re- lief account $5; R. Pattison, refund dog tax $4; J. Long, burial expenses G. Ferguson $69.00; C. Long, Old Age applications $5; Treasurer County of Grey, for snow plo\ving $5; Mrs. G. Priestley, care of E. Miller $20; mem- bers of Council and Clerk, special meeting $.â- ? each; J. Long, relief ac- count $2; D. Stephens, salary as .Assessor $90; Mrs. S. Guy, meals for transient $1.50. General i-oad accounts ordered paid were: Roofers' Supply Co., culvert $34.65; Canadian Engineer, advertise- ment for crushing $7.20; W. Scutt A gloom wa.i cast over our com- munity on Thursday morning, May IGth, when the news was spread thai Mr. Henry Cairns, another Arlumesia pioneer, had passed peacefully away to the Greai Beyond. Deceased had not been enjoying the best of health during the past four months, but bo- came seriously ill a day or so prior to his dt--ath. All chat loving hands could do proved of no avail and death came about 3 o'clock in the morning. The late Mr. Cairns, who was in his Wth year, was born in Essa on July 9th, 1850. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. .A.rch. Cairns, being fifth in a family of four sons and four daughters, and was the last sui-viving member of the family. His sister, .Mary Ann (Mrs. Ruthven) of Clarks- burg, predeceased hmi in March of !:'.si year at the advanced age of 91. Otlier members of the family also lived to be in their eighties. When the deceased was a 3mall boy of eight years the family moved from Essa to Artemesia township, residing on the Toronto Gravel Road, north of Flesh- erton, on the farm now owned by Mr. F. Brown. Later they sold and pur- chased the property known as the Cairns homestead, across the road from the farm of the late T. Lever. \Vhen quite a young man Mr. Cairns undertook to seek employment and went to Northern Ontario, where he spent a few years, then came to Eugenia and purchased the farm on the sideroad in the suburbs of the village, which he still owned at hi:* death. Latet he rented the farm and went into partnership with his brother-in-law, Mr. R. J. Hogg in the store business in a property near the HS'dfo park. -i. After a few years he dissolved partnership and purchased a lot and erected a small store and in three years had a booming enterprise of his own. Later he enlarged his store by building an addition. For jvcr 45 years he conducted an honest, upright business, where he was active until health failed him during the the jury and also '.n the Artemesia Township Council and served for a time as Deputy-Reeve. He was a staunch Orangeman, being an honor- aiT member of L.O.L. 1118 here, which he joined over 60 years a-^j. He was a member of the for •!< r Presbyterian church, later United, and at one time was Superintendent of the Presbyterian Sunday School and also treasurer of the church. He ha'- held long relationship with the Christ- ian churches of this community, al- ways recognizing their value. He al- ways took interest in things that were worth-while. Each year he con- tributed the "lighting bill" amount to the church. Deceased was never mar- ried and resided alone until about a year or so ago, when his nephew, John, wife and family came to live with him. During the past few months Mrs. Chas. Winter? The sudden passinc of Mrs. Charles Winters at her home in Flesherton on Saturday night. May 16, came as a great shock to her immediate family and numerous friends. Born in Gait on Jan. a, 1865, de- ceased was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harley. Coming to Osprey Township in early life, she grew to young womanhood and resided there until Dec. 30th, 1891, when she became the bride of the late Charles Winters and moved CO the Winters homestead on Con- cession 3, Ospery. They resided there until five years ago when at the death of her husband she moved to Flesher- ton. During her lifetime Mrs. Winters was deeply interested in the work of the Presbyterian Church. She was ever faithful to her family and was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends. Left to mourn her passing are six daughters and one son: Mrs. J. \. Grummettt (Mildred) of Ottawa; Mrs. Telford .Allison (Mary) of Max- well; Mrs. Ed Cook, (Louis) of Shel- burne; Mrs. Kenneth Wright (Alice) of Berkeley; J. M. Winters, Toronto; Mrs. Jas. Stewart (Jennie) of Flesh- erton. and Mrs. Laurie Pedlar (Isa- belle) of Portlaw. The funeral was held on Tuesday, May 14, from her home at Flesherton and was largely attended by sympa- thizing friends. The 3er\'ice was con- ducted by Rev. G. K- McMillan, who preached a comforting sermon. The hjTun used for th» ser%'ice "Unto the Hills" was a special fa- vorite of the deceased. Interment was made in Maxwell cemetery, the following acting as pall-bearers: Fred â- "'ammond , .-Vlfred Down, Jas. Winters, Wm. Winters, J. S. Winters and Neal Winters. Numerous floral ti-ibutes surrounded the casket and showed the high es- teem in which the deceased was held. The flower bearers were grand- children, namely: Bob AUison. Nellie .Allison , Hazel Cook, Laura Grummet, Evelvn and Marie Stewart. Friends from Ottawa, Toronto, Laurel Shelburne Maxwell, Chesley, Singhampton and Meaford were pres- ent at the funei-al. t Equipped to handle the finest service at moderate prices | The Rummage Sale The Red Cross will hold a rummage auction sale on the village square on Saturday evening, June 1st. Goods will be on display before and dui-iiig the sale. The village will be canvassed for saleable articles during the coming week. Anything that can be used, worn or eaten will be acceptable. Contributors outside the village may leave donations at the Munshaw __ ^ ^ ___^^ ^^^ ^^ ^ ^ House on Friday, May 31, or Satur- he has been tenderly eared for by ' ''^y- J""' ^ Mrs. Cairns, who did all she could to make his days as pleasant as possible. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon, May 18th, at 2.30 o'clock, when, after a short service at the house, the remains were taken to the church, which was filled to cap- city with friends and neighbors who came to pa.v their last respects to one they held in high esteem. Rev. Dr. Mercer officiated and opened the ser- vice with the hymn "Abide With Me.'' after which he read Psalm 90 and 1st Cor. 15, followed by prayer. The quartette (choir members) rendered "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere." The minister took his text from Rev. 2:10. wire fence bonus $26.80; J. McKenzie. | "Be thou faithful until death and I The entire proceeds will be used locally by Flesherton-.Artemesia Red Cress Branch. June Bride Honored wire fence bonus .$17.50, pay roll No. 5, $363.60. Council adjourned to meet on June 8th. to hold a Court of Revision of the 1940 Assessment Roll, at 10 o'clock a.m., general business afterwards. â€" C. N. Long, Clerk-Treas. "In news coverage and in business enterprise, the weekly newspapers of this country are providing impressive evidence of progress, and are a grow- inu: influence in the life of their re- neetive comniunities."^The Toronto Glube and Mail. Our Beautiful Air Conditioned Funeral Chapel at 124 AVENUE ROAD TORONTO, Ont. FRED R MADDOCKS. Associat* ' RICHARD HADDOCKS. Manaccr MMBbcr of the Flesherton Old Bdya' & Cirls' Associatioa BATES & MADDOCKS Formerly of Flesherton, Ont. i; 124 Avenue Road, Toronto, OnL KI. 4344 FLESHERTON-ARTEMESIA RED CROSS RUMMAGE AUCTION SALE FLESHERTON SQUARE Saturday, June 1st DONATION SUGGESTIONS FIRE WOOD ISED IMPLE.MENTS LAMPS KITCHEN W.VRF. CLOTHING SPORTS EQUIPMENT TOYS ORNAMENTS STOVES FOWL SUCKING PIGS POTATOES BUTTER EGGS PRESERVES PICTURES Or any otiier item that can be u«ed Articles contributed for this may be left at the Mun- shaw House on Friday or Saturday preceeding the sale. Anything Saleable frladly accepted. Entire proceeds used for Red Cross work in this district will grive thee a crown of life," which j broufrht forth an inspiring: message. He spoke of Jesus as alwa.vs lookinsr for that qualit.v of faithfulness in us. which equips us for the undert;ikinjrs in life. It is a part we should pla.v as we joume.v along life's road. He referred to the 8th chapter of Rom- an's, the most inspiring chapter ever written. Rev. Mercer spoke wonis of high tribute to the chai-acter of the deceased, which revealed many out- standing virtues which made him strong and courageous, for he had a character of uprightness and honesty. He also related that the late Mr. Cairns, as a member of the L.O.L. . believed in the sociability in Orange- ism, that in his active days he be- lieved in uplifting and building each other up. The minister closed his message by quoting from "Crosr.'ng the Bar." The closing hvmn was "Unto the Hills." Beautiful floral tributes suiToundod the casket ami were from: pillow, nt'phews and nieces: wreath from thi L.O.L.: Mrs. Mitchell and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Mc.'Vllister (nee Georgina Mitchell) of Montreal; friends and neighbors, and National Grocers. The pallbeai-ers were: Messrs. Alex. Cameron, E. Proctor. Russell Park. Wm. Walker. John Campbell and Fred Jamieson. Flower carriers were: Joe Hawkins. Cecil and Gerald Magee. Ehvanl Campbell and Percy Smith. Interment took place in the family plot ,-it Flesherton cemetery. Friends w^ho visited the home and attended the funeral were: Mr. Frank Ruthven. IsaHel aid Donald of Clarks- burg. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ruthven of Feversham. Mr. and Mrs. S. Elkin.>« •ind babe of Niagara Falls. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. MacPonald and T.wbel and Mr. Frank Cairns of Weston, Mr. and Mvs. Gpo. Cairns of Ceylon. His presence will be greatly missed and wo extend our sympathy to the relatives in their sad bereavement. Those whom we love go out of sight. But never out of mind: Th'-v are cherished in the hearts Of those they leave behind.. •A June bride. Miss Betty Colquette was honored on Thursday, evening when Miss Audrey Severt entertain- ed seventeen girl frisnds at her home. A contest opened the evening's fun. with Miss Ina Taylor as prize-winner and then court whist was played. Miss Dorothy Tighe and Miss Helen Rob- "lon winning the prizes. As a prelim- inary to the presentation of a gift to the bride, a great deal of fun was oc- cassioned when a collection of kitchen 2::idgets made their appearance and many verses were read. Miss Mary Lee presented a pyrex casserol, pie plate and electric grille with happy little speech of good wishes and the guest of honour replied. Mrs. Col- quette poured tea at a table, bride-like with lace cloth, pink and white car- nations and roses in a silver bowl, set on a reflector and lighted with pink candles in silver candelabra. Mrs. H. L. Severt assisted her daughter in se! ving. â€" Sun-Timc« Horses For Overseas Buyers have been scouring this dis- trict dur-ng the past week in an at- tempt to secure horses for the French goveinmjnt and have been successful in .securng a «untber of first class ;inin>al.5. Dr. J. E. Milne sold his fine team of sorrel driving horses, with which he won many prizes at the fall fairs throughout this entire district. .\ number of horses used by the Roy.^l Canaiiian Dragoons of Toronto were nlso recently purchased by the French government. ENGAGEMENT Mrs. R. W. Shaw. Lions Head, an- nounces the engagement of her elder daughter. Marion Isobel, to Donald James Bernard, son of M". McColhim and the late T. Er McCollum of Win- ona, the marriage to tflke place on Juno Fifteenth, in St. Columba United Church, Toronto, at three o'clock. BIRTtIs prXON â€" At Mrs. Num's Nur<«- me Home. Flesherton. on Thursday. M.iv Ifi. 1910 to Mr and Mr<i Pert Dixon (Tiec Betty Jackson^ of Walters F:ills. a daughter. WATTERSâ€" At Mrs. Nuhn's Nur<5- ing Home. Flesherton. on Snhird.iy. Mav IS. 1940. to Mr. and Mrs. Klford Watters of the O.D.R. , a daughter.