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t ^J^je /ksli^rltf tt %hmnu. Vol. 57; No. 39. WEDXESDAY, FEBRUARY 23. 1938 VV. H THURSTON & SON. Proprietor* Bert Graham Died iMiss J. Graham Tuesday Night Word was received in town early this Wednesday morning that Bert Graham had passed away in the Or- angeville hospital from the serious injuries received. Funeral arrange- ments have not been made at the time of our going to press. Two Broken Legs Two broken legs to local residents occurred on Tuesday, from two dif- ferent causes, but with the same effect. Mr. Fred Imin, one miles south of town, received his broken leg when he slipped on the ice while after the mail at the box in front of .his home. He turned quickly and in some manner fell, with the above un- fortunate result. Mr. George Brack- fenbury received a fracture of the • small bon" in his leg while tussling in a friendly manner with Mr. Mark •Wilson at. the Munshaw House. After they had finished their fun Mr. Brackenbury walked considerably on tion by Dr. Milne, the fracture was discovered. Both these accidents are unfortunate affairs. Fatally Injured In Car Accident Miss Eugene Graham of Flesherton was fatally injured and four other oc- cupants of a car owned and driven by Mr. Ed. Graham of Clarksburg, were seriously injured when their car collided with a transport truck on the highway, three miles south of Corbetton on Monday morning of this week. Edward Graham received a broken left leg, severe face and scalp lacerations, and a possible fracture of the skull, while his wife suffered an injured shoulder, chest injuries and minor face lacerations. Mrs. Card. Graham of Eugenia has a fractured right hip, severe face in- juries and lacerations of the head and Mr. Albert Graham of Eugenia has severe scalp lacerations and a poss- ible fracture of the skull. The trans- port was owned by J. Cope and sons, Toronto, and was driven by F. Gull- bert of Toronto. Miss Graham died after being re- moved to the Orangeville hospital in the leg, which was becoming more »° ambulance and the other victims painful until he decided that some-l"'«« Si^^" ^'^^^ a'^ ''^fo^e being re- thing was wrong and upon investiga- •"oj'^'l '° ^^^ same hospital. The accident occurred on the open highway and it is thought was caus- ed by ice on the road, but eyewit- nesses/ stated that something must have happened to the Graham car as it is said to have swerved across the road just prior to the accident. The impact of the car and truck was terrific aa the engine of the truck was driven right into the car engine, the latter being shoved back into the body of the car, causing the injuries to the occupants. The truck was also damaged considerably, but the driver was not injured. The Grahams were on their way to Orangeville to attend the funeral of Miss Martha Ellis of that place when they met with the accident. The fun- eral was delayed for a time, when it was known that the Grahams had suffered an accident, but it was not known until afterwards the serious- ness ofthe affair. Traffic Officer Kirk of Shelbume investigated the accident but the driver of the truck was not held. The inquest into the death of Miss Graham will be held later when those who are now in hos- pital have recovered sufficiently to give evidence. The sad occurrence has cast a ijloom over the whole district, where 25th Anniversary About forty friends and neighbors gathered at "Cloverbrae" on Friday evening of last week, Feb. 18th, on the occasion of the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Corbett of Proton Station. The groom and bride were taken comjHetely by surprise by their many hosts and hostesses, who were Masters of Cere- mony for the evening. During the course of the evening Mr. and Mrs. Corbett were presented with several pieces of silverware and a silk bedspread. The presentation was responded to by the modest bride and groom, in short replies, inter- spersed with advice. The hours sped rapidly by in re- miniscing of years gone by amongst the seniors, while all were enjoying the music supplied by Mrs. Bannon at the piano end Messrs. McCannell, Klitzky and Blackburn with violins, to the small hours of the- morning. Japanese Question Before The House (By Miss A. C. .Macpliail, .M. P.) We have covered a lot of ground this week; in talk, at least. The talk varied from a studied calm on Jan- anese immigration, concern over traff- ic casualties, tariff costs to Western Canada, intimidation of employees and the present working of the Farm- er's Creditors Arrangement Act,, to a furore of excitement on corrupt elec- toral practices. Oh ye.s, and the flag. Believe it or not, we are soon going to have ! ^"^'"^ ^"'^'" ''^ Flesherton which was enough confidence in ourselves to i destroyed in the flood some 30 years have a flag of our own. r^°: ^^ '''^^ ^°™ ''^ York county I which is now incorporated in the city of Toronto. During the past twelve years, following the death of Mrs. Paul, he has resided alone at his Eu- genia home. He is blessed with 8 children, 29 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He has been a worthy citizen of .A.rteraesia town- ship and many friends wish him a return to better health so that he may have many more years of con- tentment and leisure. Moved To Flesherton Mr. Elijah Paul of Eugenia has left his home at Eugenia to reside with his daughter Mrs. R. Beiuham of Flesherton. Mr. Paul is not en- joying good health at the present time, but despite his 87 years is faii'- ly active. Mr. Paul has been almost a life-long resident of the Eugenia i district farming on the 10th line and at his Eugenia property. In early years he was a atone mason working with his father, and assisted in build- ing the old stone church at Vandeleur and also tbe old bridge over the High School Notes Harold McKechnie Is New S. G. Registrar Harold C. McKechnie, a farmer at Durham, has been appointed to the Registrarship of South Grey, which was made vacant by the recent death of J. X. Perdue, and takes over hia The Chi-onicla The advance joins their many friends in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Cor- Migg Graham and the other injured bett many more years together. Thanked For Bale | Mi's. W. Turney, cor.-sec. of the W.M.S. received a letter from Rev. R. J. McDonald, D.D., Superintendent of Missions at Regina, Sask., thanking all who had sent clothing to the stricken area. The following letter was read at the Auxiliary meeting on Thursday: "Up to Dec. 31st, there were sent almost 145 tons in 4,648 packages, besides our share in some !co(-ope««(tive carloads from certain cities. On behalf of the many thou- sands whom you have helped I thank you. I have received many letter of appreciation and gratitude. May 1 quote from one ? 'We are all so pleas- ed with our share, and glad that the children are so warmly clad for their long walk to school. It is. indeed, a wonderful blessing to us all.' The hosts of friends you have made on the prairies pray that God's richest bless- ing may rest upon you in this new year." members are well known and highly respected. The funeral of Miss Gra- ham is taking place this Wednesday afternoon with service in Eugenia United church at 2 p.m., with inter- ment being made in the Markdale Mortuary Chapel. DIED McKEE _ On Sunday, Feb. 20th, 1938, at the Ho.opital for Sick Child- ren, Toronto. Burton Kenneth McKee, beloved infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. McKee, aged 8 months. The funeral was held on Tuesday. Feb. 22nil. from the home of his par- ents, 434 Harvie .^ve.. interment tak- ing place in Prospect Cemetery, To- ronto. Mr. Neill, (B. C.) introduced a bill, the purpose of which was to virtually exclude further Japanese immigration, due to the fact that the Japanese cannot be assimilated and, too, that they present an impossible competition to the Canadian with our very different standard of living. Mr. Neill's position was supported by all the members from British Columbia of whatever party. Mr. Green, Con- servative, stated that the British Col- umbia government estimates that there are approximately 30,000 Jap- anese in the province and it is certain that the province can absorb no more. The Japanese birth rate is 20 per 1,000, while the birth rate of whites in British Columbia is 13.6 per 1,000. Obviously the situation will get rap- idly worse. It was pointed out repeatedly that the Japanese people do not intermarry with white people. They are a race apart. Their children attend lang- uage schools after the regular day schools. They are crowding the Can- adian fishermen off th^ coast. Two thousand fishing licenses have been issued. It is estimated that there are 1,200 Japanese fishing boats plying up and down the Coast, and it is known that they are a determinating factor in the fish canneries. They have en- tered every line of business, industry and agriculture. The Prime Minister said he had been more concerned over this bill, which in reality, asks for Japanese exclusion, than anything else on the order paper. In the light of the pres- ent situation in the Orient, he consid- ered any change dangerous. The bill was talked out and thus a vote avoid- ed. Tommy Church, well known and val- uable Toronto member, centred the attention of the House on the fright- ful slaughter on highways. He wish- ed the suspension of hit-and-run driv- er's licenses for sLx months, highway killers to be barred from driving fo: two years and no driver's license for anyone under 18 years of age; and also, confiscation of cars for some offences. "They confiscate pistols under the Code. Why should Parl- iament no» extend the power to co^er such criminal offences by drivers of cars?" Due to the difficulty in de- fining intoxication, Mr. Church wish- ed the -â- Vet to apply to drivers under the "influence"' of liquor. Mr. Lapointe. Minister of Justice, It is especially advisable to observe as days of rest those Sundays when the highways are covered with ice. The Aberdeen-Angus breeders want more room on the cattle boats. That is to provide room for the hy- iphcn we presume. ^^^< f > t - H" t******** *** ****** * ** * ** Funeral Chapel DIGNIFIED and SYMP.\THKTIC PERSONAL SERVICE < ' Whethei YOU PAY LESS TH.\N $100.00 For Complete Funeral ] or More NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR THE USE OF OUR CHAPEL BATES & MADDOCKS 12 4 Avenue Road, TORONTO Night or Day Phone: KIngsd^ie 4'«44-!j466 provinces to repeal the whole statute because the government has no doubt that the statute is still a necessary instrument in certain provinces. The government, however, is definitely of the opinion that the continuance in operation of this legislation, after the ii«ed for it has vanished, tends to low- er the credit of the agricultural in- dustry. The case for Saskatchewan, where the drought has caused such unpre- cedented hardship, was well presented by T. C. Douglas (C. C. F.). Th- need for the .A.ct in Saskatchewan is greater now than at any other time. The debt of Saskatchewan farmers has been reduced by 14^2 millions on principal of mortgages and $966,000.00 on interest, leaving the total now 27 millions, but the value of the property against which this debt is written is 25 million dollars. "In other words, in spite of the re- duction, which is the best we have had. the debt still stands at 108 per cent of the total value of the prop- rty. For a long time, I have been feel- ing that the Act operates unfairly many times. I know of so many places where old, retired people have had their source of income nearly dried up, to such a degree that they are left in a worse position than the person who is left on the farm. I resented this point of view. .\d- mittedly, the situation is different from that of Western Canada, where mortgages are held mostly by loan companies. I also pointed out that the farmer's credif has been very adversely affect- ed by the Act. People with money fear to loan in case they lose, so that skilled young farmers find it almost imposssible to get started farming. In many cases they go to the city where, if they obtain work, it is on a crowded labour market, which re- sults in the least efficient going on : relief, until some enthusiast with a moved the adjournment of the debate, tack-to-the-land idea sends them to Our competent editor, Wm. Jamie- | son has decided to go back to North- ern Ontario and its bracing atmos- phere for the sake of his health. The student body will miss "Bill" aa he | was known for he had a smile and a ! joke wherever he went. Our depaz-t- 1 ed fellow-student, who has travelled ! juries on March 1. a great deal, gave a lesson to ai^V gays- listener whenever he spoke. We ex- i j^^ appointment will be a popular tend eveiy good wish to Bill. I ^^ ^^.^^^ ^^^ ^^^^^ generally. While a strictly political appointment, the The next literary meeting will beL^^j^g ^^ ^j. McKechnie wUl be ,held on Friday, February 25 from } ^^.^.^pj^j ^y both Conservatives and 3.00 to 4.00 p.ra., the program to be j ^^j,^^ political faiths alike, put on by second form under the I jj^. McKechnie has been active in supervision of Miss Pallett. The jp^ju^i^g ^^j. ^ g.^^d many vears. Orig- public is cordially invited to attend. jj,ally a Liberal, he went over to the The week of February 7 to 13 was .xjnited Farmers of Ontario when there education week but was not celebrated j^^g ^^ Liberal in the field, and has in our school. Consequently, our , j^^^^ ^ consistent supporter of F. R. principal is planning to hold an openiQ,;^^^ ^^^^^^ ^g Returning Officer in afternoon on which the parents and ^.^^ ,^^j election, and poUtically is public may come to inspect the work entitled to the recognition. While of the pupils. There will likely be ^^.^-^.^ politically Mr. McKechnie was a special speaker and other special ^^^^j. bjgoted, and this will stand him features. The date has not been de- j^ ^^^^ stg^d at present, cided upon yet but will be announced jjr. McKechnie is a returned man, '**^^'"* and retui-ned to Canada wounded and hardly fit to carry on his vocation as a farmer.. Despite this, however. Last Friday afternoon, from 3.30 to 4.00 p.m. the high school was fav-ihe has followed his vocation to the oured with a very interesting addi'ess | best of his physical powers, and hiss by Mr. Service. Mr. Service express- many friends in and around Durham ed his great interest in the young people of the school and the commun- ity. He pointed out the necessity for of carrying out to the satisfaction of clear thinking and a higher moral the community. standard, especially in the present j We understand there were several age. .\t the close of the address Geo. 'applications for the position, but Loucks thanked the visitor on behalf these, too, will doubtless join with the of the students of the school, Mr. 'community in congratulating Mr. Mc- will be pleased to know he has re- ceived a position which he is capable Eubank also expressing his apprecia- tion. We are looking forward to fur- ther messages which Mr. Service has promised to bring to us. Kechnie in the recognition of political loyalty and ability. his Y.P.S. Skating Parly The skating party sponsored last week by the Y.P.S. and St. John's Church was a great success both soc- ially and financially. .\ large crowd was present to share in the frolic and get their first glimpse of fancy skat- To you our readers and supporters, may I present myself and my capable helpers, Jean Collinson, Anna McVic- ar and Sherman Piper. In editing this paper it is my desire to please you and to acquaint you with prob- ably the heart of our community or of any community, the High School, ^ the house of learning- for your child- i ^'^- ^'^^ McRuer was unable to ren. When they are enjoying :"*^_end so Miss Doris Keith gave her the best days of their lives, I soLcit any comment that will improvi- our weekly column and will be pleased to act upon such suggestions as I may receive. So until our ne.\t edition goes to press. Aa revoir. Tom .A.ldcom, Editor. .\ssistant Editor. Sherman Piper. but promised a government measure later, incorporating as many of Mr. Church's ideas as were feasible. I have been getting a number of resolutions and letters asking if the Dominion government would take any steps to provide cargo space for ex the wilds where "'only a goat could live". A much saner way would be a care- fully worked out loaning policy, which would enable the young farmer with e.xperience and ability to stay on the land. When 1 intimated that we in Ontario are caught between the Pro- port cattle to Britain. In reply to myjvineial Government's stop loanii.jr and inquiry on the orders of the day, Mr. ;(.;,,, PeJeral Government's not having King replied: "The Department of .A.,g- ^ begun loaning policies, Mr. Dunning riculture and the Department of j j.^gg j^ (jj,£end the Farm Loan Board. Trade and Commerce have been act- 1 He had telephoned and found that in ively exploring the possibilities of se- â-  1937 the Board hed made 515 loans, curing additional space for the export i t^, j,,, amount of $1,033,000. "It is of cattle to the United Kin,gdom. It . not ^any but it is 515," the Finance is expected that further aecommocia- ' ^vijnjgtpj. j,ai(i_ Does not Grey and tion for export cattle will be made Bruce alone need that manv loans 7 available. The Farmer's Creditors Arran >- tnent .â- Vet was opened up for discv - ; ion when Mr. Dunning introducefl a resolution forecasting amendment* the present .A.ct. He wishes to rr>'? accurately define the word "credit -1" to extend the .'Vet to cover decer\^- I farmers, to make the stay of proc- - ings effective until the proposal is f-'- ally disposed off. to appoint r' â-  ' than one Board of Review (to en .â- â- ' up the accumulated work) in p:^'' Province and. finally to give the n- -^ - ernment power to terminate new fi^ plications being received at a giv^ date. In <<peakine briefly, the- F'"": Minister said he hoped the amen.'- wi^uld relieve the government â- ' great volume of requests from r -Mr. J. S. Wordsworth introduced amendments to the Criminal Code which, if carried, will prevent em- ployee from refusing to employ or from dismissing employees, or con- spiring with others therefor, for the reason that they are members of a trade union. "As it is lawful for workmen or employees to form themselves into trade unions and to bargain collective- ly, it should, as a matter of public policy, be unlawful for employers to seek by overt acts or intimidation, threats or conspiracy, to prevent them from belonging to such trade unions." The matter is still before the House so we will hear more about it later. And so until next Saturday! Ottawa, Satnrdav. Feb. I01V1. IMS. â€"AGNES C. MACPHAIL. Those Hamilton thugs who beat up a man then failed to find the dollar that represented his sole capital must have just been indulging in 3 few practice swings. St. John's United Church ''Worship the Lord in the Beauty of Holiness" FLESHERTON 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. â€" Public Worship. 12 noon â€" Sunday School. Mondayâ€" 8 p.m., Y.P.S. Friday â€" 7 to 9 p.m.. Trail Rangers; 8 to 10 p.m.. Y'oung Men's Club; 8 p. m.. Choir Practice. CEYLON 1.30 p.m.â€" Sunday School. 2.30 p.m.â€" Public Worship Wednesday â€" 8 p.m.. Choir Practice. exhibition of fancy skating which wa,- highly appreciated by everyone. Messrs. Mac Keith and Bill Graham, accompanied by some of our local hi)^h school students gave a demon- stration in tumbling and the showing of our local boys is worthy of mention since they put up a fine display of this feat. Skating was then enjoyed to about 11.00 p.m. when the annual church skating party was brought to a close for anr'er year. -â- Vnd h iw much would be left for he rest of us if .\berhart of Alberta lad his way ? BAPTIST CHURCH O Kev. Fred Ashton, Minister ERVICES NEXT SUNDAYâ€" 10 a.m.â€" Bible School. 11 a.m. â€" Divine Worship. 7 p.m. â€" Gospel Service. ROCK MILLSâ€" 2 p.m.â€" Bible School. 3 p.m. â€" Divine Worship. "O Come; Let us Worship the Lord in His Sanctuarv." ^/ff YOUR ROOFS F/RE-TRAPS? tiTE-LAP K METAL ROOFING ^«>RKANTCo ICQUNDLSIANOAIUli Falling sparks, driving rsdn, swirling snow^ â€" theyll all roll off a Coimdl StandaTO. 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