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OH , '® l)je fkBl^ttion %imnu^ Vol. 54; No. 27 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1934 W. H. Thurston & Son, Proprietors Public School Gave SIX CEHTS MORE A Splendid Concert H* "^ "'" ( The mass buying investigation is Kiddies Did Real Well And ''^^^' ** p"""'^'" ^^p'" ''"^ """^ °* "^ Raised Ovet $26 at times wonder about tiie fraudulent methods credited to "big-business." . ,,.,.,,„ . According to Hugh Templin, of the A (lehghtful Christmas concert was r, x. r> . * n u i.,. . . . . ..,_.. i Fergus News-Record, folks can better appreciate a story in this connection held in the town hall, Flesherton, on Friday evening of last week when the pupils of Flesherton public school and the Trail Rangers entertained a large audience in a very interesting pro- gram. The audience was apprecia- tive of the excellent acting of the pupils and also for the great amount of work by the teachers in preparing for th^ concert, many of the items being lustily eneored, but none were forthcoming as tha program was ot sufficient length. These concerts bv the children are always enjoyed, as many times throughout the programs the actions of the kiddies who find themselves before the public are both amusing and entertaining. The program consisted of numbers by the junior room, which included a tableau "Bethlehem Babe" and recit- ations by Mary Banks, Gordon Millei and Edna Thompson, a song by a number of the pupils "The Shoemak er" and also a drill "The Parade ot | if it comes from closer to home: In a city north of Fergus, a friend of ours is interested in the business of buying eggs and dressed poultry from tlje farmers. At the beg^inning of the present season, he had government graders "the best men he could get for thi, work), come to his place and gr- ade the poultry. It was sold to a big buyer in Toronto. The firm's truck picked up tha poultry the same after- noon it was graded. When it reached the big plant in Toronto it was all gi-aded over again, and a checque was sent out. The amount of the 'heque was just six cents over the an- cunt paid out to the farmers. Not only ""as there no profit on the deal but there '"'-s only six cents to covei all expenses oi keeping an office, pay- ing his man, paying the cost of the grading and all other expenses of buy- ing. You can bet the Toronto firm re- 1 the Toys," The numbers by the ^gj^.g^, ^ ^ot reply, asking who they senior room consisted of a song by : ^^^^ ^^ ^j^de poultry lower than the eight boys and girls, a piano duet by experts of the government. )That put Alan Chappie and Dorothy Welton ^ different light on it. The big fellow a dialogue "Harry's Pockets," a sworci drill by 12 boys which was exceed- ingly well conducted in thair intricate movements, Julia Ransome gave a splendid solo, accompanied by Mar- ion Wickens with the guitar. An- other excellent number "Taking the Census" was wall given with Doris Taylor and Athol McKillop taking the leading roles, but the crowning drill of the evening was the May-pole Drill by 12 girls that had the aud- ience wondering how they would em- erge from the apparent entanglement of their streamers as they presented the drill around the pole. This num- ber was well worth seeing. Between several numbers Miss Dorothy Foster entertained the audience with several piano numbers and Miss Donalda Sloan of Eugenia assisted in a duet. The final number was a minstrel show ty the Trail Rangers whose jokes were very much enjoyed. The concert was the first presented by the public student pupils for yaars, other than in the school room, and the departure from the usaal method resulted in a full hall and the raising of nearly ?27 for school purposes. Funeral of Wm. Moore Was Largely Attended Laid to Re«t Wednesday In Flesherton Cemetery St. John's United Church, Flesher- ton, was crowded to capacity on Wed- nesday of last week with sympathizing friends when the funeral of the late William Moore was held. Not foi several years have so many people c.ttended to pay their last respects to one who was so highly regarded in the community. Rev. W. J. Scott, pastoi of St. John's Church, preached a sym- pathetic sermon. He spoke of the high regard in v^hich the late Mr. Moore was held in this community, whose word was his bond and whose intcvjrity was of the highest. The hymn "Abide With Me" clo.sed the ser- vice. An opportunity was given for the congregation to view the remains and for fifteen minutes sorrowing friends, who were unable to attend at the house, filed past to pay theii last respects to the deceaseh. Intfei-ment wos made in the Flesher- ton cemetery and after the religious service the beautiful burial service ot the Odd Ftllcws was read. Brathren of the I.O.O.F. from Dundalk, his mother Lodge, Markdale and Owen Sound attended. The pallbearers were Me'ssrs. G. B. Welton, M. Wilson, A. Down, C. N. Richardson, T. J. Fisher, iWm. Miller. Those from a di.stance Avho attend- ed the funeral were: Kenneth and Ed. Mcore and Earl Howell of Wilson, N.Y., Mr. Alfred Carter of Toronto, Miss Marion Petty, R.N., of Hanover, .„ .,. ~~ . , ^ ,1 Mrs. Walter Duggan ot Flint. Mich., Prevailing weather in most parts oii, , , ,, „, _ ^^ , r-i ^1 J!- _.. -1. :_ r>.._ ! ^^r. and Mrs. Chas. Petty and son, John, of Durham, Mrs. Wm. Petty of Bentinck, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Mar- shall, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Marshall Care Means Cash On jAoother Upward Step The Farm These Days| p^^ fkskxM Boy One of the very practical lines ol instruction given to all regular stu- dents at the O.A.C. is in the adjust- ment, repair and care of farm mach- inery and other farm equipment such as tools, harness, ropes, belts, etc. So great is the need for care and economy on the farms just now that it has been decided to offer a course in instruction and practice along these lines to any young men who attend the ten-day short course at the Col- lege. January 2 to 11, and who wish to spend their time on this kind ot work. These men will participate in the same evening program of games and entertainment as those taking other lines of work in the daylight hours. A CANADIAN EXILE Most Historic Apple Tree Ir North America Alex. Gibson New Toronto Postmaster The following item appeared in the Toionto Mail and Empire last week and refers to an old Flesherton boy Mr. .Alfc'x. Gibson, who has heen Pos- tal Inspector cf this district for a LIKELY NOMINATIONS FOR CSPREY COUNCIL Aspirants for the offices of coun- cillor in the Township of Osprey are now becoming known and several new names have been added to the list. These include the names of Messrs. Jas. Fawcett of Feversham, Mr. Frank Seeley of Maxwell, Morton Sayers of Feversham, Herb Poole of Hatherton and Herman Lougheed of Singhamp- ton. G-eo. McDonald of Mclntyre was mentioned as a candidate in a number of year-. Alex, is also an ; f^.^g,. jgsue. All these men have active member i:i the Flesherton Old ^^^^ definitely signified their inten- was caught, and all kinds of excuse? were made, and we don't suppose any of them were genuine. Weekly Crop Report Ontario until the first week in Dec- ( ember was quite exceptional. Whare- as last year cattle had been fed for fiv-e or six weeks prior to this time the open fall this year permittee! farmers to leave their cattle on pas- ture, thus shortening the winter feed- ing period materially. It was a lint autumn for plowing too. Grey Although no longer in Canada, th most historic apple tree in Norti America is intimately connected with the Dominion. This 103-ysar-olo tree which still bears fruit annually is located at Fort Vancouver in the State of Washington where it w-as planted in 182G by officers of th-.' Hudson's Bay Company who were the rulers of Old Oregon and there- about. Prior to the treaty of 1846 which fixed the boundary between Great Britain and the United States at the 49th iwrallel, Fort Vancouver was t'ne principal Pac-fic depot in Canada and distributing centre ot this Canadian company.. Tha fort was built in 1824. Later on, antic- ipating the result of the 1846 treaty Boys' and Girls' Association The Mail and Empiie says: In the interests of greater effic- iency and economy in the administra- tion of Toronto postal affairs, the Federal postoffile department has announced the consolidation of the of- fices of postmaster and district sup- eiintendant at Toronto and the app- ointment of Alex. M. Gibson to the combined position. The consolidation of the offices ol postmaster and district superintend- cnt is one which is being cai-ried out; ^^ y^ TRIMBLE HELD gradually by the Federal authorities in all places in which the two posit- ions have hitherto existed. Tlie am- algamation is declared by the depart- ment here to result not merely in ec- onomy, but in more efficient admin- istration as well. Mr. Gibson, the new Toronto post- mastar, is a veteran employee in the Toronto service. His position hither- to has been that of district superin- tendent, but he ha.-i been discharging the duties of postmaster ever sinct the retirement of Postmaster Lemon tion of contesting the election for the three offices on the Council board, but it is likely that some of them will stand. The nomination takes place at Maxwell on Monday, Decsm- bgr 31st, with voting, if any, on the following Monday. Thare has been no change in the aspirants for the officas cf Reeve and Deputy-Reeve and it is likely that three will be in the field for Reeve and two for Dep- V. '.y-reave. HIS 80th BIRTHDAY HAD LEG INJURED the Hudson's Bay Company decided and Mr. Will Mai-shaU of Normanby,! ^^ ^^^^^^ ^^ v.nequivocally British ter- Mr. Jas. Lothian of Dromoi'e, Mr. and; rit;cry and selected Camosan, the In- Mi 3. Richard Wilson and sons of Singhampton, Mr. and Mrs. W. Devet and Mr. and Mrs. Thos. ,Whita of Pro- ton Station and Mr. and Mrs. JaraJ j Lyons of Dundalk. i The flora! offeiings covered the casket with bloom and besides the wi;eath from his v.-idow there ware I the following: Sprays from the mem- ROBERT J. DIED AT WINNIPEG SATURDAY bars of the town Council, from the erect a fort. This was 1843. A while afterwards the name of Fort Camosan was changed to Victoria in honor cf t'ne late Queen Victoria. The story of the planting of thej tree is as follows: In 1826, at Lon- don, England, a farewell dinner was given to Captain Simpson and a num- ber of other officers of the Hudson's Canadian Pacific Express, from th. Bay Company, who were ready to Word was received on Monday of the death of Mr. Robert Hogg at his home in Winnipeg on Saturday, death being due to heart trouble after only a short illness. The funeral was to taka place on Monday afternoon. Messrs. Frank and George Cairns ol the West Backline, Artemesia, art naphaws of the daceased and Mr. Hfinry Ciajums of Eagenia is a brother- in-law. The la!te Mr. Hogg was well known in this district, having con- ducted a store at Eugenia a few years ago. prijor to moving to Winnipeg. He â- was married to Miss Janie Cairns, who survives, together with one daughter, Mamie, and on« son, Will. He also leaves on* brother, Albert, of Lethbridge, Alta, In early days Mr. Hogg married Augusta Akitt, daughter of the late Michael Akitt, who kept store at Eu- genia where the Munshaw House «»» stands. By this marriage there wat one daughter, Mamie, now living at home in Winnipeg. Mr. Hogg was one of Canada's finest citizens in every way. He was a consistent member of the Presbyterian church and was a warm friend to all io dis- tress or trouble where he could lend a helping hand. The world ia poor- er by the loss of such men. Mrs. W. R. Graham of Markdale Mrs ^jj^^ ^^^^ j^.. ^^^ territory, on the He. J Sinclair and M:. T. Findlay oi , ^^^^^^^.^^^^ ^„^ „f Vancouver Is- ^ Meaford, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Thomp-I ,^^^ j^ j^ ^j^^ ^.^ ^f ^^^ .j^y ^^ i.1. t * 4-1, SO" of Orangeville, Mr. and Mrs. Nor-1 vi^fn-ia hnt rarmnsan \va^ chosen county reports that never for the! _ -.^r r l^- u i ii i '''-toria, out L^aimosan wa;^ cnosen , u ,_ - I man Burritt of Kimberley, Mr. and, ^. â- .. „ ^j,,,.. „f h„r-.imin(r n pltv cast few years has so much grain' ,^ „, _ „,., ,. _,.„ ., ... .'not with a vn:W ot becoming a city, , 1 , mL- - 1 , J I Mrs. Chas. Wilson, Mr. Will. >jett and; .„, „, „ ^•or-,^rn^lo =,-,r^ nn whi<.h in been marketed. This is largely dUe „.,_ d.-,.u.,_j ixrli^.^^ „„,i „„„., „pI '^â- ^*' ^^ ^ favorable spot on wnicn to to the fact that prices of cattle were low grain was coir,parativ€ly high and there were exceptional grain; crops this year. Several carlots oi | livestock have been shipped from Brant and Haldimand counties to the United States in the past few weeks Copioua rains relieved the watei shortage in many districts, so far as wiells and cisterns were concerned Fii-st-grade poultry is selling in Lincoln at 25c to 28c lb., with whole- sale prices 20c to 23c. Young tur- keys are bring'ing 27c lb. in Went- worth. A strong demand for hay is noted in Hastings, with mixed hay sailing at $14 a ton. i In Peterborough county, potatoes l.ave teen selling at 45c to 50c a bag, and Mcintosh apples at $1.60 a bu.. and Northern Spys at $2 to S2.25 a bushel. .A report from Frontenac states that cheese products produced this year have decreased 15 per cent, while butter production has increased equally. Butterfat ranges around 10 cents a pound. A peeuliar accident occurred last week when Mr. Leslie Chard had his leg injui-ed by the fall of a horse against his leg in the stall of the rtable. Mr. Chard was changing the halter on a young horse when it back- ed up in the stall and when the halter tightened, the horse was thrown and pinned Mr. Chard against the stall. The injury was a severe one and the sufferer had an x-ray taken to de- termine the extent of tha injuries and it was found that bones were not broken but that a bad sprain had occurred. Les. will not have the use of his foot for a week or so. Flesherton Business Men, A. Sinclaii and family, Ladies' Aid of St. John's United church, Mrs. Moore's Sunday! school class, officers and membei's of I Dufferin Lodge No. 186, I.O.O.F. of Dundalk, of which Mr. Moore was its eldest member, Mr. and Mrs. W. G Kennedy and family. Post Office Staff and Mail Carriers, Flesherton W. H. Bunt and family of Toronto Mr. and Mrs. John Latimer of To- ronto, Mrs. S. Irwin and family. set sail for the Hudson's Bay post at Fort Vancouver. Apples were beng served for dessert. IN MEMORIAM PATTON â€" In lonng memory of our dear mother and sister, Mrs Harry Patten, who passed aw«y on December 18th, 1930. One by one our loved ones leave us, And the pain of bitter loss. Teaches that the heart's best shelter, Is the shadow of the cross. â€" Sadly missed by Brother. Sisters and Family. A child's needless tear is a blot up> on the face of civilization. Returns From Big Fair Andrew A. Gawley, "the man with the steel hands," has returned to Mea- ford after spending the past five months as an attraction at the Cent- ury of Progress, in Chicago. Gawley lost both his hands 32 years ago when he fell across a circular saw, and had them replaced with powei^ful steel hands. With the money he made at the fair, Gawley plans to buy new machinery and carry on his original work of making steel hands for other unfortunates. His plans for the fu- ture are indefinite, but he says he may attend the world's fair at San Diego or in Belgium next year. He r«;Iated many amusing incidents dur- ing hjg stay in Chicago, particularly of one woman who asked the an- nouncer on Gawky's stage if he was born with steel hands. â€" Meaford Ex- press. IN MEMORIAM SMITH â€" In loving memory of oui 4ear husband and father, Mr. Wm. Smith, who passed away December 13. 1933. In our hearts your memory lingers Sweetly, tender, fond and true. There is not a day Dear Father, That We do not think of you. Maple Leaf Lodge Elects Its Officers One of the ladies seated next to Captain Simpscn, on cutting an apple, dropp- I ed the seeds into Captain Simpson's pocket, telling l.im to plant them when he reached his destination, and perhaps they would grow. Upon the arrival of the party at the foi-t the factor Dr. McLoughlin, insisted that the seeds be planted inunediately detailing his own gardener to look alter them. The seeds were planted l.j. in small boxes and kept where they j '^, couldn't be touched by anyone. Aftei • t several yeare, the tree bore its first N^ crop â€" one apple. This apple when .♦. CARD OF THANKS Congratulations are extended to Mr. W. W. Trimble, veteran postmast- er cf Flesherton, who celebrated the 80th anniversary of his birthday on Thursday of last week, Dec. 6th. Mr. Trimble has been confined to his home with an illness for the past couple of weeks, but is now able to be out of bed part of the time. His many friends hope that he will soon be able to take his usual place in the offfiee. He liad quite a number of callers wish- ing him many happy returns of tiie day anil many more yeai-s of useful- ness in the business life of the town. Solution Of Problem Mrs. Wm. Moore wishes to thank all those who assisted in any way during her recent bereavement, par- ticularly the Ceylon friends and mail carriers for their kindnesses to Mr. Moore during the past few months. Tlie sympathy expressed and the many acts of kindnesses aided her greatly in her time of trouble. "Pay as you go"' electric meter's will be installed on the premises of consumers in Midland who are badly behind in their accounts. A decision to that effect being reached by the Pub- lic Utilities Commission on Friday night, says the Midland Free Press The meters may be adjusted to any rate, so that the consumer may be forced to gradually pay up his arrears while buying electricity for present use, by setting the meter to a higher rate than the actual charge for Hydra With these meters, the consumer drops a quarter in the slot and re- ceives electric service for a certain period, when another coin must be denosited. Trappers in Oiang\'ilIe district re- port that out of 82 traps laid they have taken but one muskrat. The weather has been rather nice and per- Imps the muskrats have been away atteding their annual convention. »M.<iM;~r»:M â- â€¢:»M»VMâ€" :»>^m:â€" :~><>'V:~t>«:» .. vi~!»«v>»>«>'>*>^*>A^'<a < i < i -y^ BATES BURIAL COY I 124 Avenue Road, Toronto f DISTINCTIVE FUNERAL SERVICE AT REASONABLF PHICES PHONES: NIGHT OR DAYâ€" Klngsdale 4344â€"34 S Modern Private Chapel J. W. Bates Fred Maddocks Richard Maddockj, Maaagar Formerly of Flesherton of Maxwell held their election of of-j v.-ho carefully cut it into 17 slices, one •â- ;^^,^.^^^^^,^^,^^,^^.^^^.^.^^^^ f icers on Tuesday night, Nov. 27, ana . for each person seated at the tqble I Maple Leaf Lodge No. 536, L.O.B.A.' ripe was picked by Dr. McLoughlin, resulted as follows: Worthy Mistress â€" ^Sister Kerton, Deputy Mistressâ€" -Sister Cairns. Chaplain â€" Sister Alice Seeley. Rec. Sec. â€" Sister Annie Long. Fin. Sec. â€" Sister Sornberger. Treasurer â€" Sister B. 'Priestley. First Lecturer â€" Sister L. Seelay. Deputy Lect. â€" Sister M. Priestley. Dir. of Ceremonies â€" Sister L. Ker- ton. Inner Gvard â€" Sister O. Seeley. Outer Guard â€" Sister A. Porteous. Committee â€" Sisters E. Morrison Kerton, Annie Long, O. Seeley. B. Priestley. Guardian â€" Sister M. Winters. Pidnist â€" Sister L. Seeley and Sister M. Priestley. Auditors â€" Sisters Kerton and Seeley. Next year the tree bore 20 apples, j and has been bearing fruit ever since i REV. E. A. SHAW DIES A. Calgary roan w,on a contest by keeping his pipe going for two hours with one Tilling and one match. Peo- ple who borrow tobacco generally ram it dow-n that way too. In the Loop district of Chicago 2'25 men were rounded up by police. They were all of the "Mister can you spare-a-dime variety, and the chance? Don't forget the concert in Orange; Valley school on Friday. Decemhei {are that many of them were securing! 21st. at 8 o'clock p.m. .A play "Windy â€" Ever remembered by Wife and as much money in a day as a man i Willows" will also he given. Adult Rev. E. A. Shaw of Aylmer. Ont. died on Saturday in Victoria Ho.?pital at London, after an extended illness. The late Mr. Shaw was retired from the Methodist ministry some years ago. .At one time he was stationed as a minister in this district and preached at Inistioge, Dundalk, Van- Jeleur and Eugenia. No doubt some of our older readers will remember him when he was stationed here. School Concerts Advertigements under this heading will be charged for at the rat,e of twc insertions for 35c or one insertion for 25c. Don't miss Portlaw school concert on Thursday, December 20. Admis- sion 15 and 10 cents. Personal GREETING CARDS Fine Selection of Beautiful Cards at popular Prices with your name printed on each THE ADVANCE Family. Iw ho works. l20c; children 10c. Everybody cornel \