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I •^hje /lesljjert^tt ^imnu. Vol. 54; No. g5. WEDNESDAY, FEBRL'ARY 6, 1935 VV. H. Thurston & Sen, Proprietor* Hoflse Refiews New Social Legislatioi This session, so far, is distinguish- ed by the cordial reception gfiven pri- vate members' reeolutiona by the gov- emment. The practice has been to oppose or endure, but rarely to accept, reaolutions offered by private mem- bers. It is a pleasant change to have the goveaiment accepting or referring to special committees for study, consideration of pensions fot the blind, beginning at forty years, a national health policy, the housing program proposed by Mr. Charch, the proposal made by Mr. Dickie that a national flag should be adopted and Mr. Woodsworth's proposal that the British North America Act be amend- ed, while aafe-guarding the rights ot minorities. that the buildings needed roofing and and painting, additions and repairs. Contiiuing, I stated: "That much as I find myself in agreement with the social legislation now proposed, I have become more and more alarmed with regard to the position of the farmer. Many of these proposals, good as they are, are for those other than agrricul- turista and unless something is to be done to guarantee to the farmer a price level that will take care of the cost of production, including wages for the farmer and all members of his family who work for him, I view the future for agrJcultore with a good deal of misgiving." The first piece of the much^heralded social legislation presented to the House was the Unemployment Insur- ance Bill. It is a contributory scheme applying to men and women in cer- tain industries. 21 years of age and â- over, who earn less than $2,000 pei year. The individual contributes 25c a week, the emirfoyer p5c and the Dominion 10c. The contributions must be made for forty weeks before any benefits can be drawn for un- -employment. The longest time for which benefits Would be paid would be thirteen weeks, plus some additional days depending on the amount of the contribution. During this time the unemploy<?d man or woman would draw $6 a week, wih |2.70 for each depending adult and 90c for each child. It is a compulsory measure, but does not apply to people employed in agriculture, teaching, fishing, lum- bering, banking and finance, govern- ment service, policemen, army and navy, sailors fliers, nurses, agents, domestics and casual labor. Unemployment insurance does not apply to those now unemployed. A clear line is drawn between unemploy- ed relief and unemployed insurance. The Dominion will carry all admini- strative costs; in no respect will the provinces have anything to do with it. It may be insurance against the next depression, but certainly not before, The laibor men truly said it does not touch the fringe of the problem, and yet it is excellent as far as it goes Had it been brought down in the early 1920*3 it would have been a very real assistance during these trying years The government apparently wants to record a vote on the trade agree- ments and has provided an occasion. Mr. Harris, member from Toronto, has moved a resolution which is still be- fore the Hous«, that "In the opinion of this House the operation of the trade agreements concluded with the Imperial Economic Conference held at Ottawa, 1932, merits the approval of the House." It is a purely political i ;*/ â- ^â- J";;â„¢ resolution, enabling members of the p^.^^^^ j^^i^^i^g ^oi,,,, i„,trumental major parties to stage a noisy battle.' „, ,^ „ j jj « j?- .^ . ..... ,^ , ^, ^ „, numbers and addresses. Many fine It IS very difficult to measure the full; ,„„^„, • j . ^. . ^, ... , remembrances were received by the effect of the treaties, inasmuch as' â-  , , ^. ' . , happy couple and greetings arrived Kamnd Jabilte For Priccfille Ctipic Congratulations are extended to two of Artemesia's oldest citizens, Mr. anc Mrs. Donald McMillan, South Line, Artemesia, on the celebration of their Diamond Wedding anniversary on Monday of this week. It is not left for very many couples to reach this wonderful evct, but Mr. and Mrs. McMillan were spared to enjoy this great occasion. They were surrounded by most of their family and other relatives join- ed in the celebrations on Monday. About 55 guests, including Rev. and Mrs. Johnston and Rev. McDonald, resident ministers, sat down to a splendidly prepared fowl supper aftei which Rev. Johnston proposed a toast to the bride and groom of 60 years age and was responded to by the groom. Rev. McDonald proposed a toast to the family and response was made by Mr. Harold Karstedt. The remainder was spent by a short Cafes And Cre?asses At Sioghanptoi DOWN IN THE DEPTH OF THfc DEVIL'S GLEN they increased trade between the Mother Country and the Dominions, the effect is beneficial, but if by doing so they destroy trade with other countries, the benefit is counterbal- anced. I notice that the League of Nations rates our trade standing as ninth, not fifth as was recently stated by a government member. (John E. Mlason in The Canadian Motorist.) High up in the Blue Muntains at Singhampton, and CoUingwood.Ont.. are deep crevasses that penetrate at acute angles the deep linvestone rock formation. These crevasses some ot which have a depth f seventy-five feet with a space from three to four feet between the walls, invariably end in a deep, dark, cavernous hole. No one knows how great is the subterran ean depth of some of these. The crevasses and caves at Sing- hampton form part of what is known as the "Devil's Glen" on the property of James Bremner, a short distance east of the village on the gravel road to Collingwood. For a small fee a guide escorts the visitor through tht maze of crevasses and their under- ground caverns. Of the caves that have been explor- er not one is characterized by being beautifully endowed by Xature as art The Federal Loan Board is to have charge of farm loans for the whole Dominion. The amount of mone> available for loan has been increased until it is now ninety million. In all prcibability the interest rate will be 5%%. The Hon. J. C. EUiottt, Lib- eral member for Middlesex West, made a good speech, showing that farmers in Ontario cannot pay 5Mi'^c interest and that the government would do better to set the rate at 4 per cent and be sure of getting it than at the higher figure and be reason- ably sure of not getting it. He pointed out what is every day becom- ing more evident, that agricultural activities would have to be financed by governments, since under existing conditions it is impossible to get pri- vate companies or individuals to make loans against farm land. I made a brief speech in support ot Mr. Elliott's position, pointing out, in Similar legislation was passed in | addition, that the farmers of Ontario preat Britain in 1911, in Italy in ; had been practically without loan fac- 1919, in Austria in 1920, in Irish Free Uities for a year, none having been State in 1920 and in France as eariy | made by the Province since the as 1905, though in the last case it vras voluntary. Tommy Church was very much in his old-time form in his speech of support of the housing resolution. He told of having gone thix>ugh Bracebridge to take a meeting for Dr. MacGibbon, who was seriously ill, and being shocked by the very poor rural housing. ''Any plan which Hepburn government came into power in June, nor at all by the Federal gov- ernment, because of lack of concur- rent legislation by the Province. Mr. J. R. MacNichol has always shown signs of violent re-action to any mention of Russia, which made his little speech of commendation on the results of planning as exempli- might be adopted should include rural f!^ ^/ ^^^^ ^"''•y' * f,^^"^« *° the House, and apparently to the from friends in all the provinces of Western Canada, New York, Florida and Michigan. It was on February 4th, 1875. that Isobel McLeod and Donald McMillan, both of .\rtemesia township, were unit" ed in marriage by the late Chas. Cam- eron at the home of the bride's par- ents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Donald McLeod. They took up housekeep- ing on the groom's farm on the South Line, where they have since resided, and raised a family of nine children, as follows: Flora (Mrs. J. H. Gray) of Portge la Prairie, Man.; Donald of Portage la Prairie; Christina (Mrs F. J. Reiley) of Priceville; William Priceville; Angus, at home; Bella (Mirs. Robt. Parslow), Priceville; Re- becca (Mrs. H. E. Karstedt), Price- ville; Victoria (Mrs. Chas. Braden. Shelburne; and Colin, at home. A daughter, Jeanette, died at the age of 7 years, and a son, Colin, at the age of 13 years. There are also IS grandchildren in the family. Although Mr. McMillan is in his 86th year and Mrs. McMillan in her 80th year, both are enjoying very good health. Mr. McMillan took his part in ihe municipal affairs of his native town- ship and served well for eight years as a councillor and two as Deputy- Reeve, during which time he won tht regard and respect of the citizens foi his square dealing in the business of thj township. Both Mr. and Mrs. McMillan are held in highest regard by a host of friends, who tender their heartiest eongraitulations to this venerable couple on reaching their Diamond Jub- ilee. The Advance editor h^s always held them as personal friends and also tenders his felicitations and best wishes, with the hope that they maj be spared to spend a few more years with their family. the Mammoth Caves of Kentucky, the Caves of Bellamer in Cuba, New Mexico's Carlsbad Caves the Blue Grotto of Copri, New Zealand's "'Glow W'orm Cave" or many other world famed caverns. Instead, the Blue Mountain Oves of Simcoe county are dark cold and mj'sterious. They lack the beautiful stalagmites and stalac- tites formed by thousands of years ot dripping water having a carbonate of lime content, that form the outstand- ing features of the caverns mentioned Yeur guide at the Blue Mountain Man; Attnd Faieral Of W. W. Trimble The funeral of the late William Wesley Trimble, who passed away on Monday, January 28th, was held at his late residence in Flesherton on Wedneslay of last week January 30th. Rev. W. J. Wolstencroft pastor of the Baptist Church preached a very com- forting sermon and was assisted by Rev. W. J. Scott, pastor of St. John'- United Church. Miss Jean Wolsten- croft sang a beautiful soprano solo â- 'We"!l say goodnight here and good morning there" and a male quartette of Rev. Scott, Dr. Murray, Jas. Robert- son and Geo. Cairns rendered "The Old Rugged Cross." Interment was made in Flesherton cemetery. The floral offerings from sympath- izing friends and relatives were very numerous and the casket was sur- rounded by a bower of bloom. Among the tributes was a wreath from the business men of Flesherton, a wreath from the Flesherton post office staff and couriers and many expressions ot love and affection for che family from relatives at distant points. The late Mr. Trimble, who cele-' brated his 80th birthday on Dec. 6 last wacs bom in .A.rtemesia Town- ship one mile north of the village, and had resided in this district all his life. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Trimble. For the past thirty years he had served the residents of Flesherton and the surrounding district as postmaster. Deceased was twice married. His first wife, to whom he was married 57 years ago, was Adela -Baskerville, daughter of the lats Rev. and Mrs. Baskerville. She predeceasel him DR. LITTLE'S RINK WINS FIRST^SSIfEDULE Dr. A. E. Little and his rink won the championship of the first asction ot the Flesherton Curling Club schedule from J. 0. Dargavel's rink on Monday night by the score of 12-5, after a vcrj Lnterasting grame. Little took tht first end with a count of threo, and the third with four and after that kept his lead, winning the last four ends after Dargavel had made the 3Core7-5 at the sixth end. The membership in the teams were as follows: J. Chapman. M. Sled .A.. Sparks E. Henry E. McKiUop vice Rev. Scott vice J. Dargavel, skiy Dr. Little, skip Siore by ends: Dargavel ... 0101210000â€"5 Little 304000111 2â€"12 housing. In many rural communi- ties this matter is one of vital im- portance. Particularly is this true in Norhern Ontario. I had an oppor- tunity to see some of the shacks in which rural peoplo live during winter nwnths. I car only say this, that if We had not spent so much money on railways and state aid for private- ly owned railways and had spent a million dollars of that money in a housing scheme for such people^ w* would have done something much more to our credit. The first duty of a government is to look after the health, comfort and welfare of its people." pres3 as well. The next day Mir. MacNichol rose to a question of privil- ege a-'d took the Toronto Daily Star to task, saying that he had been mis- quoted. Our corner sent him a note of sympathy, starting it ''Dear Com- rade" and adding a Russian ending to all our names. In it we told him how we had suffered from similar misrei>rosentatton and how we appre- ciated his feeling of resentment and embarrassment. We had a lot of fun wrting it. I must say MacNichol was a good sport ami seemed to enjoy the joke almost as much as we did. he was united in marriage to his sister-in-law, Mrs. Robert Trimble, who now survives to mourn his passing. He also leaves three daughters, Zilla, Mrs. C. N. Rich- ardson, of Flesherton. Ethel Mrs. W. I. Hodgson, of Islington, Ont and Ruby, Mrs. (Dr.) W. Trelford of Toronto, and one son, Robert, manager of the Bank of Montreal at Larabton Mills, Ont. Anothei son, Percy_ passed away a numbei of years ago. The late Mr. Trimble had two brothers, James and Robert, and a sister, Meda, all of whom pre- deceased him. Deceased was a great lover ol horses and all his life has been con- The weather has been terribly cold, Mr. G. G. Coote of MacLeod, Alta., ,, , , . supported Mr. Church, saying that 1 fl.!^"^ 'i**"'^. ^r»'"^,. ""'""^^ 20 The Late C. Mosier The funeral of the late Charles Mosier, who pastsed away on Sunday, January 37th, was attended by a larjo number of friends. Service was held at his late residence, one mile east of Flesherton and was conducted by Rev. J. R. Wolstencroft, pastor of the Baptist church, who gave a comfort- ing message to the bereaved. Inter- ment was made in Flesherton ceme- tery on (Wednesday afternoon. The pallbearers were Messrs. J. Dargtivel. G. B. Weltcn, J. Portous R Porteous, T. J. Fisher and S. Croft poor housing wascalled'-slums" in the r'^'^*^\I^""' '" **>! early morning. ' .The late Charies Mosier. who was city and "shacks" in the country. He thought that all Onadians should live in a "home." "I say homes advised- ly," he said, "because 90 many of the places in which our people )iv« are so inBdeq\«te. Only five per cent ot the farm people in Canada are equip- ped with bathrooms and running water. Six hundred and fifty thoua- »nd homes in Canada should be equipped with modem facilities and any housing project we have should take congizance of that situation." I urged that the scheme should take care of repairs as well aa building, stating: "In Ontario, anyone who has| been watching the countryside with an obsen'ant eye, will have noticed that in the last ten yoars or more the buildings, including dwellings, hnvc been deterioiatiiig," It is cold enough and I am feeling it 81 years of age. was born in Michi- after the warm weather in the South. ' gan and was a son of the late James But of the two extremes I prefer the cold; one can always get warm, but it isn't always possible to keep cool. â€"AGNES MACPHAIL. House of Commons, Ottawa, February 2nd. 19S5. THE SAME PLACE The barber nicked the wealthy pat- ron with the razor. "Well" he said presently, "I never thought it was «>o easy to bleed a Farmer: "An* how's Lawyer Jones doing, doctor?" Doctor: "Poor fellow, ha's lying at death's door." Farmer: "That's grit for ye; at I pointed out death's dwr, an' still lying."â€" -Globe. Mosier and Catherine Munshaw. He came to this village with his mother, fcllovrin^ his father's death, as a boy of five, and has resided here since. A few years ago he was married to MUs Bella Porteous. who survives. He was predeceased by a brother, James, and a sister. Minerva (Mrs. Geo. Harris) of Oshawa. Mrs. G. B. Welton of Flesherton and Mr. P. Munshaw of Eugenia are cousins. The late Mr. Mosier took a keen interest in sports of all kinds and at- tended most of the sporting activitie.? of the district. His particular recea- tion was fishing and was known throughout the county as a real trout fisherman. His pa.ssing will be re- gretted by a hosts of friends. Caves does not announce with pride seven years ago and four years ago that this compartment is known as the "Bishop's Court" or the "Throne Room," or the "Mantle of Columbus," or possibly the "Queen's Chambers." As you climb down clammy cold ladd;.'r3 and peer into dark abysmal depths from which emanates a cola mist on the hottest of summer days he nonchalantly remarks, "This is an- other of our refrigeratoi^." When the ter-.perature in the great outdoors regis'.ors close to the hun- dred mark in the swi, a thermometei in the depths of a Blue Mountain cave will hover below the freezing point. (Water seeping into the caves freezes and midsummer slush-ball battles by visitors are not infrequent. Some of the crevasses are bridged by accumulated mold v^ith here and there a pine tree adding its roots in support. Viewed from the elevated ledge of rock the Glen is indeed a weird scene. Countless huge rocks lie scattered, buL with certain order. To describe the eff^t one would suppose some Titan had pushed over many walls, one fall- ing' on ani over-lapping the other, with the different courses of masonry sundered, but still juxtaposed and in .irigantic layers just as if they had yielded to the shock and crumbled when the very earth must have rock- ed and quaked. Here and there a .<prig of brake holds precariously to a niche in the rock walls in an attempt to shroud its nakedness. Trunks ol trees bleached by alternate rains and snushine of many years lie scattered among the ruins like so many discard- etl matches. Just what foices <^i Nature were exerted to cause the rock to split and yawn is something no one seems qualified to answer. Historians inform us of Canada being shaken by a great earthquake in the year 1663. The centre of this disturbance was in the Laurentide hill r.'gion north of the St. Lawrence river, particularly in the wierd Sauigenay district. So severe were the quakes in the valley of the St. Maurice above Three Rivers, that mountains fell into the channel and river courses were changed. It is significant that whatever dis- turbance occurred in the Colllingwood and Singhamnhin ar^as of the Clue Mountains it must have antedated tht Quebec earthquake. History informs us in the year 1649 when the Jesuit Fathers, Brebeuf and Lalemant, of the Huron missions, were being per- secuted by the very red men they sought to help, the caves and crevas- ses of this district provideii a safe re- fuge from their enemies. T*e samt year witnessed the martyrdom ot NEW CURLING RINKS After declaring a winner in the first schedule the Flesherton Curling Club has picked new skips and another schedule is being made for further playing. Following are the new skips with the personel of their rinks: , RINK 1â€" E. Henry skip, H. A. Mc- Cauley, R. Heard, A. Sinclair. RINK 2â€" Dr. Milne skip, J. O. Dar- gavel, R. Phillips, F. Duncan. RIN'K 3 â€" Jos. Duncan skip, G. A. McTavbh, E. McKillop, J. Oswald. RINK 4â€" F. H. W. Hickling skip, M. Wilson, C. Cniapple, C. Stewart. RIN'K 5 â€" Rev. Scott skip, W. G. Kennedy, G. Goldsboro, F. Pinder. RINK 6â€" Dr. Bryce skip, R. Piper, M. Sled. ,W. Miller. RINK 7â€" F. J. Thurston skip, D. Williams. E. J. Bennett, L. Lawrence. RINK 8â€" J. R. Richards, skip, Dr. Little, A. E. Bellamy, F. Taylor. RINK 9â€" Dr. Murray skip, C. N. Richardson, G. Armstrong, C. Chap- man. RINK 10â€" W. Henry, skip, G. B. Welton, A. Down. A. Sparks. RINK 11 â€" C. McTavish skip, J. Nuhn. W. Welton, C. R. .Wright. RINK 12â€" H. Eubank skip, Geo. Brackenbury, W. Ttimey, J. Wright. â€" . ^ BoDspiel Next Week Invitations have been sent out to a number of curing clubs in this dis- trict to participate in the bonspiel to be held in Flesherton on Monday and Tuesday of ne-xt week. Besides the nected with the raising and racing ot | ^^^ ice" surfaces of the elub. the skat- purebred horses. In his later years â-  ^^ ^^j^^ j,^ v,gen rented from Mr. when he gave un active driving of his j ^^^j^^ and three more will therefore hor&es he acted as starter at many v.^ available, and ten rinks will be race meets in this district and was a ^.j^jg {.^ p^^ ^^ one time. Among the familiar figure at the tracks evenLi^bg invited are those from Ow«n v.-h©n not an official. . gourd. Chatsworth, Miarkdale, Shel- In the early days of this commun- burne. Grand Valley. .Arthur Mt, ity before the railway was built he Forest, Rocklyn, Collingwood and drove a stage to Orangeville twice a 1 Southampton. This will be the first week from where he brought the mail ( bonspiel held by the Flesherton to Flesherton and conveyed it on to CJjats'.vorth. Many of his experiences we have published in The Advance. He also drove the mail to and from Dur- ham and for a rumber of years was in charge of the Park Hotel in Flesher- ton after it was erected. In politics he was a strong Liberal and was a mem- ber of St. John's United Church. Among those present from a dis- tance were Mr. W. T. Hodgson ol Islington Dr. Telford of Toronto, Mrs. EJmunds and Mr. J. Latimer. Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Trimble of Lamb- tmi and Miss .-Vnne Trimble of Cedar- vi!!«, Mich. The pallbearers were Messrs. G. B. Welton. Dr. Murry. F. H. W. Hick- ling, A. Down, T. J. Fisher and G Brackenbury. Curling Club and the niembere are anticipating a splendid meet. Wooden Shoe Business Good The worst of all failures are those who can never fail because they nev- er try. "How, sir?" Fai-mer: "No. I wouldn't think of chargin' ye fer the cider. That'd be Lootleggin'; an', praise the Lord, I a n't come t' that yit. The peck of potatoes '11 be five dollars." banker." There are 19 div>orce cases wait- ing to J>e heard when the assize ctnirt opens in London. It may bt we will have to quit saying smart things about the divorce evil across the border. The inventors of powder puffs that removes double chins, neck wrinkles and shiny noses are bound to have large sales for their inven- tions. As red noses are on the in- crease chemists should turn theii attention to devising a cure for the highly -colored beaks. Music For Skating Skate to music in the Flesherton Rink on Saturday night. Both old and young are invited to take part in this most health giving exercise and en- joy a pleaisant evening. Admission, 15c and lOo. Father Charles Garnier another Jes- j X uit missionary, who was killed hy a X radin« hand cf Iroquois at Etherita. | '^ a village of the Petum Indians just a ' J liistance from the Singhampton caves. *«^A*«^^~^.^.M~>.>^^«<M>.s^.:~:~:~:~><*•^<~>.>.^•^-^•^•ss:~^^^ Bates & Maddocks Burial Co. Konnorly Bates Burial Co. 124 Avenue Rd., Toronto (Continued on Last Page) I DISTINCTIVE FUNERAL SERVICE AT MODERATE COST PHONES: Night or Day â€" Klngsdalc 4344 â€" 3456 Funeral Chapel W. Bates Fred Maddocks. .\s.soc. 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