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i ^hje gkB\i)ctim 'Mmnu* VOL. 60; N0.4 FLESHERTON. WEDNESDAY. JUNE 26, 1940 W. H. Thurston & Son, Proprietors. HIGH GRAIN GIVES PROMISE O^ BUMPER CROP Showingr the excellent grrowth thia spring. Mr. Reg. Londry of the 4th Line. Osprey, broug'it to The Advance office an Saturday two stalks of grain taken from one of his fields. The stalk of wheat measured four feet eigrht inches in length and the stalk of rye five feet nine inches. This is an excellent height for thia time of the season and if frost keeps away and conditions remain favorable, Mr. Londry states that there should be a buniper grain crop this year in this district. i \. Union Prayer Services 'While the Elmpire is calling men, munitions, tanks and airplanes, every- one realizes that this is a time when we should be calling upon Almighty God to come to our help and deliver us from our enemies. To this end the two congregations of Flesherton are uniting in prayer services, the first union service to be held in St. John's United Church this Thursday night at 8 p.m., when the Rev. P. Ashto'h will deliver a brief message. The week following, the union service will be held in the Baptist Church and Rev. G. K. McMillan will be the speaker. It is hoped that all the community, as far as possible, will attend these services and thus mani- fest their sympathy with the purpose of the service. Flesherton Baptist Church Minister: Rev. TT'rAj? Ashton Services â€" Flesherton. Sunday 11 a.m. â€" ^Worship. 12 noonâ€" Bible School Rock Mills: 2 p.m.â€" Bible School. 3 p.m. â€" Worship. Owine to the church being reno- vated, there will be no service at the Rock Mills church next Sunday. Gospel Workers' Church Feversham, Ont Rev. C. McNichol, Pastor I'-. J 5t:.^» : SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 1940 Sunday School at 10.00 a.m. Morning Service at ll.OO a.m. Evening Service at 7.30 p.m. Prayer meeting will be held at Mac. McLean's, Rob Roy, on Friday night, June 28th. Osprey Council The members of the Osprey Court of Revision of the 1940 Astiessment Roll, met on Saturda", June 8th. with all the members present. After tak- ing and niakmg the statutory declar- ation of otfice, those appeals which had been made against assessment^ were heard and dealt with as follows: Owner of Lot 13-14, Con. i, N.D.R., was granted a reduction of $100 on land. Owner of Part Lot 36, Con. 2, N.D. R., was granted reduction of ^60 on buildings, owing to removal of bam. Assessment on Part Lot 16, Con. 9. was sustained. Dogs ordered to be taken off the Roll were from Lot 9, Con. 6; Lot 10, Con. 7; Part 16, Con. 9; Lot 36, Con. 10. Taxes to the amount of 1104.03, covering years 193i to 1938, were ordered cancelled as uncoUectable. Court adjourned and proceeded to general business. The minutes of the former meeting were read and upo bein- foi^nd cor- rect, were adopted. General accounts ordered paid were: Wm. Parker, relief $5; E. J. Waltes, relief account to Mrs. Ban- nerman flO; G. Eby & Son. relief account to H. Marsden $15.91; S. Mc- Donald $5.50; Mi-s. G. Priestley, cart of E. Miller «44; A. McLean, relie. milk and rent of house $9.96; Mrs. W. Thomson, rent of house ^; Prov. of Ontasitf,' â- "insulin $1.46; Advance Printing Co., account $30.65; Lettei ShoD "upply Co., supplies $38.80; C. N. Long, old age applications $9.86; H. Poole, relief account S. McDonald $8.95; J. L. Morrison, as sanitary in- spector $5; members of Council $6.0o each for Court of Revision and in- specting roads, D. Stephens, as mem- ber of C.O.R., C. N. Lone as clerk of Court of Revision $3 each. Road Voucher No 6, as follows was presented and ordered paid: Roofers' Supply Co., road signs $6.55; J. Har- grave, gravel 90c; L. Chard, gravel $10.80; G. Ottewell, account $8.55; A. McLean, road through fields $5; G. Eby & Son, account 90c; A. Mullen, gravel $3; A. Hutchinson, wire fence bonus $24.50; E. Robinson, postage $6.00; Pay Roll $420.50. Council adjourned to meet Satur- day, July 13th. at 2 o'clock p.m. â€" C. N. LONG, Clerk-Treas. Ceylon Mill Burned (By Ceylon Correspondent) Fire of undetermined oriein com- pletely destroyed the mill of Mr. Roy McNabb. until last spring owned by Mr. Earl McLeod, early Saturday morning. When the blaze was dis- covered about 4.3'' a.m., it had made such headway that nothiner could be done to save the building or any of the contents. Flesherton flre brigade responded to the call and rendered valuable assistance in saving the logs and lumber in the yard. We under- stand that Mr. McNahJ) intends to rebuild the mill. MISS JEAN McCORMICK HAS REACHED ENGLAND SAFELY Maxwell United Church REV. GEO. L. MERCER, B.D.. DJ). Minister SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 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. NOTES: The minister's morning subject will be "Wrestling with the powers of evil." Snecial prayers will be offered on behalf of the Empire's cause and her forces overseas. Vis- itors and friends are invited to wor- ship with us. "The choir of Maxwell church will meet for practice at 8 o'clock this evening. Pull attendance requested. The young people of the "Day and Sunday School" of Eugenia have chosen Sunset Point for their annual picnic, which is t'^ bp held Thursday afternoon, July 27th. Small children wishing to attend will be particularly cared for. The Maxwell W. A. will hold their Strawberry Festival on '"'riday, June 28. See advertise'" °nt in this issue of The Advance Patronage of the public will be apnrecia*---'. (By Swinton Park Corr.) Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McCormick re- ceived a cable from their daughter, Jean, stating that she had arrived safely in England. Jean offered her services last September as a nurse and has been connected with a Toronto military hospital since that date. Her many friends here wish her the best of luck in the great humanitarian work in which she will be engaged. Red Cross Carnival Big Event Monday Wareham Junior Institute Members Win Prizes PTE. WM. J.\MIESON Pte. Jamieson is a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ellwyn Jamieson and a grandson of Mrs. M. Jamieson of Flesherton. Bill is overseas with the 1st corps of the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals. ENLISTMENTS • Flesherton United Church Minister, REV. G. K. McMillan, bjv., b.d. . ^ i 10.00 a.m.â€" Worship, Ceylrr.. 11.00 a.m.â€" 'Worship, Flesherton. 7.00 ^.m. â€" Worship. Flesherton. Morning Sub.: "Freedom Through Sacrifice." Evening Subject- "Patriotism". During the summer, at least, we will hold joint prayer services each Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. The meetine this week will be in St. John's Church. St. Columba, Priceville Rev. and Mrs. A. R. Muir attended the meeting of the South-East Grey Ministerial Association of the United Church at Maxwell Monday afternoon. Mrs. Jos. D. Whyte, Mrs. Wm. Moody, Mi-s. Wm. Flynn and Rev. A. R. Muir were delegates from Salem church to the Proton township Sunday School convention at Ventry Presby- terian church Tuesday afternoon and evening. Rev. A. R. Muir and Miss Jean Mather were at the Artemesia S. S. convention at Eugenia United Church Wednesday morning and afternoon. Mr. Muir gave an address on ""Wor- ship in the Sunday School." The cast of "The Black Derby", Y. P.S. mystery plav, completed re- hearsals in die agricultural hall Fri- day evening, and began a series of engagements with a premiere at Feversham Monday nicht. The (Vey & Simcoe Foresters have completed the enlistment of men for the active service force, the company allotment for Grey County being reached on Friday. The following have enlisted from the village in the Foresters : Fred Gorrell. William Welton. Rhesa McClean. Ben Leavell. We would be pleased to have the names of all those enlisting from this district in various units, so that an accurate Roll of Honor ma'- be kept. Send in the name with the unit the soldier is with. 100 PUBLIC SCHOOI,S BOARDED BOARDED UP IX ONTARIO In Memoriam McKINNON â€" In loving memory of our dear mother. Isobella McKln- non. who passed away June 27, 1937. Sweet memories will linger forever; Time cannot change them, it's true; Years that may come cannot sever Our loving remembrance of you. â€" Tena and Gordon. The story of rural depoipulation in Ontario is strikingly told in statistics relatinsr to the closing of countrv schools because of insufficient attend- ance. In 1936 twenty-six schools ceased to operate on that account. In 1937 another twenty-eight schools were closed and in 1938 thirty-seven more were added to the list. This means that in three years' time near- ly 100 schools were boarded up be- cause there were not enough pupils to warrant their continued operation. YOUNG COLT DISAPPE.VRS Equipped to handle the finest service at moderate prices La It ^t^-t" ?'> Our Beautiful Air Conditioned Funeral Chapel •t 1S4 AVENUE ROAD TORONTO, Ont. RICHARD MADDOCK8. MlUMCW FRED R. MADDOCKS. Aaaociat* ; M«MWr of Ui« FlMlMrtOTi OU B aj»' A Cirb' AaMctetiM BATES & MADDOCKS F«nMr|y vf FkakcrtMi. Out 124 Avenue Road, Toronto^ Ont KI. 4344 % Mr. Cecil Fa^vcett of Artemesia suffered quite a loss recently when a two weeks old heavy colt disappeared from the field where it and its mother were on pasture. Mr. Fawcett and neighbors have looked the farm from front to back and have not found any trace of the colt. It is presumed that the colt was stolen, as the mother would not leave a corner of thevfield, from where it is presumed the animal was taken. In these critical and perilous days through which oar Empire is passing, many demands will of necessity be made on the coui'age and generosity of our citizens in all walks of life. Those demands saouid be met with a spirit of willingness and loyalty, ii we are truly appreciative of the many advantages onered by Democracy, symbolic as it is, of the highest form of Freedom and Security yet evolved, m the tortuous upward struggle, made by civilized peoples. To those, whose physical fitness permits, lies the responsibility of assuming the more active and dang- erous duties, associated with the ac- tual theatres of fightin". That the spirit of sacrifice and courage, worthy of the highest British traditions, still pulsates strongly in the breasts of Canadian manhood, is evidenced clear- ly in the heroic feats accomplished by those branches of the Service, espec- ially the Air Force, which has always had actual contact with the enemy. We are not prepared to believe that the Canadian youth of today will possess in any lesser degree, those admirable qualities which the ExpeditionaiT Forces of the last war, feared and respected throughout the world. The Torch has passed to worthy hands. To those of us, who because of advancing years or physical unfit- ness, are denied the privilege of serv- ing: in the more active spheres, lies the responsibility of shouldering other duties, less spectacular and less dan- gerous but equally as important in the well-being of an Empire, whose very existence is threatened, as ours is today. Failure to sei-ve in any capacitty within the range of our capabilities, and tardiness to gener- ously contribute of such material re- sources as we possess, will forever brand us as unworthy recipients of the great heritages which have been handed down to us b" our pioneering forefathers. Let us, •"" the measure of our service, be not unworthy of those Canadian men and women, who voluntarily have offered their sei-vices for bur protection, even though that that service may mean the sacrifice of life, itself. One of the innumerable avenues of service, making constant appeal to all enlightened humanitv is the Red Cross, whose characteristic symbol of goodness and mercy 's found where- ever mankind meets wi*h calamitous disaster. Today inexorable demands are being made on the resources of the Canadian Branch of that Red Cross, to make up serious deficiencies in the supplies neef^ed f'"- ''le comfort and well-being of our men and wo- men on active service, and to alleviate the distress and sufferino- of the wounded and homeless, of whom there are all too manv. On the evening of Jul 1st, in the Memorial Park in Flesherton, the local Red Cross organizations are holdine: a Carnival, the proceeds of which are to be contributed in their entirety, to noble Red Cross purposes. Your erenerous monetarv support, is honed for, so that a worth-while con- tribution can he made. Your atten- tion is directed to the more detailed description of this carnival event, appearing elsewhere in this paper, and every effort has been made to provide an evening of real enjoyment for all. It provides a small but tangible opportuni*â€" for you to do something of a worth-whil" nature, and at the same time to "-'oy an evening of fun with your friends. Some seventy-three years ago. on Julv 1st in 1867, our great Dominion be came in reality On this anniversary, let us not be un^-'ndful that our ef- forts in supp(fl"t i^f the Canadian Rod Cross may in no smael measure help tide our country throuo-h its crisis, and assure its existence for many srenerations to come. The Red Cross - ^eds your support. Be generous. (By W'areham Corresprndent) Several members of Wareham Farm Clubs attended "Achievement Day" at Owen Sound on Friday last. Jack .\rnott was coach for the boys' judg- ing team and had the satisfaction of seeing his group take second place in a keen contest. The winning team was just a few points ahead of the local boys. In tlie individual classes Bruce McCutcheon won a prize. Elgin McCutcheon, Lloyd and Clifford .A.llen Amett â€" Genoe .4. quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized at the United Chui-ch pai-sonage, Flesherton on Saturday, June 22nd, at 5 o'clock p.m. by Rev. G. k. McMillan, when .Nellie Fa^'e, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Genoe of Ceylon was united in marriage to Mr. Frederick B. Arnett, son of Mr and Mrs. C. W. Amett of Durham. The bride looked lovely in her dress of melody blue '" iff on, with white rainbow hat and other accessories. She wore a tourquoise necklace, tha gift of the groom Miss Alma Car- were the other team members. Wilfred __ Inkster accompanied them. Twelve i ^;;{,e"j4/7ouVin"" of "the" bride, "was girls with their leadera, Mi^ VV, bridesmaid, gowned in a dress of Inkster and Dons Fisher exhibited. ; „o^ ^.^epe, with white accessories CertifiMtes were awarded to Grace ^nd large white hat. The groom was Cole Isabel Hill, Mi^. Elgin Mc- ^^ly supported by h-~ brother, Mr. Cutcheon, Mmnie Thompson and y^^^^^ ^^^nett The groom's gift to Hazel McMillan on the completion of ^^^ bzridesmaid was a gold necklace two projects for the year. .Hazel ^ ^^ ^he groomsman a military McMillan also received her certificate brush set and pin for county honors. A new project will be started shortly. ScJeley â€" Moore On Saturday, June I5th, at 2 p.m., Badjeros United Church was the scene of a pretty wedding, when Em- ma Mae, youn]gest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. 0. Moore, Badjeros. be- came the bride of William Thomas Seeley. son of Mr. and Mrs. David Seeley of Dundalk. The altar of the church was banked with a profusion of flowers. The in- vited guests occupied the centre seats and a host of well-wishers of the con- tracting couple filled all remaining space to capacity. Promptly at 2 p.m the bride entered ijn the arm of her brother. Carl Moore to the strains of wedding music played by Mrs. R. E Gosse. The wedding ceremony was conducted by Rev. R. E. Gosse of Me- Intyre. The bride wore a gown of English lace with shoulder veil and tiara of orange blossoms and carried a bouquet of Sweetheart roses. The bridesmaid was Miss Marion Moore of Orangeville (niece of the bride), who wore a e:own of rose sheer with white accessories and carried a bouquet of bridal roses. Margaret Moore, youngest daughter of James Moore, made a very charming flower girl and wore a dress of heaven blue satin and carried a bouquet of Sweetheart roses. The groomsman was Mr. Gor- don Aitchison of Dundalk, nephew of the groom. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride where a dainty buffet luncheon was served, with Misses Helen Hannrr Mta Moore and Jean y- re acting as waitresses, .-^s the wedding supper ended Mr. Gosse proposed a toast to the bride and spoke brieflv of her good qualities. .-^11 drank to the healt of the bride, and the groom responded to the toast in a few well- chosen words. The groom's gift to the bride was a cabinet of engraved sterling silver- ware; to the bridesmaid, a blue puff- ette bag; to the flower girl, heart .After the ceremon" a reception was held at the bride's home "Cedar View Farm," where at six o'clock about 30 immediate friends of the happy couple sat down to a wedding supper. The bride's table was centred by a three- story we<lding cake, while the rooms were gay with sunbursts of pink and white streamers and wedding bells and baskets of beautiful garden flowers. .\ social hour was spent together before the bride and groom left amid showers of confetti and (rood wishes for a short honeymoon trip to To- ronto. Brampton, Barrie and Owea Sound. For travelling the bride donn- ed a pink embroidered tatfeta dress, with topper coat -f rose mist. Oit their return they will reside in Durham. Many useful and costly gifts were received by the happy couple. Guests who attended the w^edding were: Mr. and Mr<; C. W. .\mett and Victor of Durham, Mr. Jimmie Arnett of Midland, Mr. Reg Arnett of Clif- ford. Miss Gladys Winn of Elmira, Miss Dorothy .\mett and Mr. and Mrs. Blake Tomlinson and son, Jackie, of Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Pattin- son and daughter. Gwen. of Ottawa, Misses Jean and Alma Carruthers of Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Goddard, Marion, Marlene and Mansell. of Eugenia. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Genoe and Joy of Eugenia Mr. and Mrs. Earl McLeod and Marion of Ceylon. Bradleyâ€" Talbot On Saturday, June 22nd, at 5M p.m. at the home of the bride's par- ents. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Talbot, of Highway No. 10, when their eldest daughter, Winnifred Margaret, was united in marriage to Roy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bradley, of Highway No. 10, near Corbetton, the ceremony being pei-forraed by Rev. Dr. Gordon^ The bride, who was given away by her father, was dressed in deep bkie with blue shoes, white hat and gloves.. Miss Melvina Talbot, in a gown of dusky rose, assisted the bride and locket and chain: to the groomsman a 1 Earl Talbot, brother of the bride, In Memoriam PORTEOUS â€" In loving memory of a dear mother. Selina Porteous. who passed away June 2»?th. 1934. Yes, she sleeps but not forever. In a lone and silent grave; Blessed promise she shall waken, Jesus died, the lost to save. In the inwning of the morning When the trouble*! night is o'er. All -the buds in beau* blooining. Will rejoice to see her moTe. Ever remembeed. Joe and Rowena Walderman chain, and to the pianist a silver relish dish. The numerous gifts were beautiful and costly. .\t 5.30 the happy couple left by motor for a honeymoon trip to Rain- bow Cabins, North Bay district. The assisted the eroom. .After the ceremony the company of the immediate relatives of the two families enjoyed a bountiful and tasty dinner. The table was beautiful with wedding decorations and candles, bride travelled in navy sheer with | centred by a lai:ge wedding cake. The white accessories and grapewine coat. On their return they will reside at Badjeros. â€" Dundalk Herald. 25 th Anniversaries For Maxwell Circuit Pastor young couple will reside on their fann south of Corbetton. SHOT BIG BEAR' Councillor Herb. Livingstone and son. Earl, of Bentinck township, shot ami killed a 250-pound bear last Fri- day on the farm of Mr. Fred Schrien- ert of the 8th concession, about 3^4 miles southeast of Elmwood. Track- ing the bear, they finally treed it, and then brought it down with well- aimed shots. The animal was exhib- ited at the Louise school last Friday afternoon. Mr. Bruin does not seem to have been doing much damage in the vicinity, but its demise will likely The next few days are important events in the life of Rev. Dr. G. L. Mercer and Mrs. Mercer of Maxwell. Twentv-five years ago this Friday, June 28th, Dr. Mercer was ordained into the ministry of the Church in Gower St. Chui-ch at St. John's. New- foundland. On Monday next will also be the silver jubilee of their marriage which took place in the Methodist Church at Harbor Grace, Newfound- land. Dr. Mercer is pastor of Max- well United Church circuit and is on his second year in this ehai'ge. The best wishes of many friends are ex- tended to this estimable couple in their silver anniversaries. REVIVAL SERVICES SUCCESSFUL Reunion of S. S. No. 10 Gienelg and Egremont All roads will lead to Topcliffe school on Monday, July 1st, where a reunion of pupils and former pupils and friends will be held. The com- mittee in charge of the different phases connected with it are sparing no pains to make this gathering a success. Mr. Cook, with his mobile studio, will be on hand to broadcast an amateur program and old-time fiddlers" contest. Prizes will be awarded for the best amateur in sing- ing and music, also for the best old- time fiddler and step dancer. Mr. Cook will also furnish music at inter- vals during the day and play for modern dancing during the evening. An orchestra has been engaged to furnish music for old-time dancing. Those taking part in the amateur con- The services held in the Gospel Workers' Church at Feversham. with Rev. Mary E. Sparks of Windsor as evan- gelist ami singer, were well attended and appreciated b.v all. .\ goodly number i-ceived definite spiritual help , , ,. .. test will do well to eet in touch with two weeks of evangelistic jj^. g^.^;^ Williams, secretary. R. R. I. Priceville, and have their names entered, so as to avoid disappoint- ments. Prizes will be given to the oldest person on the grounds, who has attended the school, also to the youngest pupil. A special prize will be given to the person coming the An Appreciation I have sold my trucking business to Chas. Hodgins of Proton Station and I wish to take this ooportunity of thanking my customers for their patronage durim? the ten years I was in the business. ;ind the earnest messages, both in ., „......-,. „ „... ^'•1'"°'? and foisr. were inspiring and i ,;'^„g';47'ji;t;„;;.'; pip^^. Grant Muir save quite a few sheep being I ^Ll'P.^"!- - •!. ?*''t''^. ." «"«w«i 1 and Allan Cameron will gladden the slaughtered on the hilLs of Bentinck. Chnstian faith m God^ m times^ of | j^^^^s of the Highlanders with their -Chesley Enterprise. Card of Thank* ♦H We heartily wish to thank the people of Flesherton and surroundin«r country who so willingl" aided in helping save the lumber and ]og' dur- ing the lo.ia of our sawmill at Ceylon in the early hours of tho morninjr. and also the Flesherton flre brigade. Wo thank our customers for their past patronage and will be glad to he at their service in a verv short time in the same place. â€" Roy, Mrs. McNabb and Familv. GEORGIAN BAY CRUISE $2 One '''y cruise of Georgian Bay to Midland and Christian Island on Tues- day July JHh. on C.P.R. liner "Kee- watin." Leaves Owen Sound 8.30 a. M., back at 10 p.m. Tickets from Daily Sun-'Times, Owen Sound. M.WWELL STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL The Maxwell W. A. will hoW a strawberry festival on Friday. June 28. Supper at 5.30 in church hall. .V play "Truth Takes a Holiday" will he given by the Heathcote dramatic club in the Orange Hall. Admission 35c and 20c. national crisis is one of our greatest assets In fact our trust in God is our noblest deed. We hope to have Mrs. Sparks with us at a later date when she can arrange to give ns longer time in service. â€" Cont. Perhaps vou remember not so very far back when readers of newspapers used to complain there was too much war talk going on in the cables pub- lished bv newspapers. PRICEVILLE GARDF.N PARTY St. -Andrew's Presbyterian Church will hold their annual garden party School Gronnds. Pticeville MONDAY. JTLY STH. 1940 Strawberry sapner from 8 to S p.m. This will be followed by sports and a good play presented by the Ourham Y.P.S. Everybody welcome. Admission: 40c and 20c stirring bagpipe music. Invitations have been sent out ^o those who are now removed f-im the section. However. "11 " welcome. So come one and all and brinar your ladies, the old folks, th" youngsters, all your friends and acquaintances. Booths will be on the grounds to cater to those who wish to partake of the same. 34 YEARS MARRIED Thirty-four years ago this Wednes- day. June 26th, two weddings were held in Flesherton and now "The .Ad- vance, along with many others, extend congratulations and bent wishes to Mr. and Mrs. 0. W. Phillips of Flesherton and to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Wilson of St, Catharines. The late Dr. Caldwell ti»>d the tiptial knots on that memoraJble day to these respected couple. .'J4 years ago.