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Wednesday, March 9, 1938 THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE R.<e THE FLEStERTON ADVANCE Published on Colling wood Street, JFUsherton, Wednesday of each week. Circulation over 1,000. Price in Canada ^.00 per year, when paid in advance |1.60; in U. S. A. |2.50 per year, when paid in advance $2.04. W. H. THURSTON, Editor F. J. THURSTON, Assoc. Editor. A LOSS TO CANADA Canada is lusiiit; a ^reat statesman in the personage of Rt. Hon. R. B. Bennett, leader of the ConBcr\'ative party and former Prime Minister of Canada, the announcement of his re- tirement being made over the week «nd, to take effect at the close of the present session. He bad Canadian .affairs at his fingrer tips, was a keen debater and respected by friend and foe alike. His occupancy of the office of Prime Minister of Canada during the first years of the depression, and the great amount of work developing therefrom, undermined his health to such an extent that it has forced his retirement. His great work in gov- erning the country during a difficult period will, in time, be appreciated to a greater extent than in the past, •when political difference have be- •clouded his efforts and belittled the jrreat issues he successfully sur- mounted. His retirement will be a jrreat loss to Canada. Other Papers Opinions THIEVES WORK HARD (Orangcville Banner) It is astonishing how much energy criminals will sometimes expend in their operations. A couple of years ago a gang broke into a warehouse in Wiarton, dragged a large safe from the buildings and attempted to carry it away to a secluded spot, where they could break it open and possess themselves of its contents. Sunday night thieves, who have escaped ap- prehension up to the time of writing, broke into an Orangeville restaurant, removed the safe, loaded it on a car and drove to a secluded spot in Cale- don township, where they battered it open with a crowbar. In the carrying out of their exploit they stole one, probably two, cars, and are said to have attempted to steal a third. The theft was committed during a bitter., ly cold night with the thermometer dipping to or below zero. A rag- ing blizzard added to the discomfort of the cold. The thieves must have suffered from the cold, and they cer- tainly found driving conditions diffi- cult and hazardous, but they were after the contents of the stolen safe and they stuck to their job until they had forced it open. Such persever- ance and persistence of purpose carry men far in the honest occupations of life and it is a great pity to see such commendable qualities of human character so wretchedly misused. LACK OF OBSERVATION Which way does a cow arise after it has been lying down Most people would answer the question but some «f them would have to consider the â- problem before anb~wering. Last week we read where a woman who •had spent six years on the farm de- •clared emphatically that a cow rose -on its front feet first. She also de- clared she knew what she was talk- ing about and had not been on the farm just for her health. If she had only known, there was a fortune in those cows as side show freaks in a circus, as all cattle rise on their hind legs first finishing with their front legs. By the same token of reason- ing this lady would no doubt say that a horse would rise on its hind legs first when the opposite is the fact. It is strange sometimes how everyday occurrences will escape ordinary ob- servation and that w^e will believe a â- certain thing as an actual fact when the opposite is the case. Even two people observing an automobile acci- dent will quite often have two differ- ent views of the occurrence. It would be interesting to kno^ whether the Carrie Nation of the slot machines has ever hit the jackpot when she was smashing up the gad- gets with her axe. An old Scotsman was smoking in the waiting room of a railway sta- tion. A porter said to him: "Don't you .see that notice on thp wall, 'No Smoking Allowed'?" ^^ "Ay, I do that," said the Scot, "But r canna keep up with all your rules. There's anither yin on yon â- wall that says: 'Wenr Spirella Cor. sets'." FOR YOUR OWN SAKE (Durham Chronicle) A speaker in one of the Toronto clubs has said that the influx of in- dustry into the larger centres has sounded the death knell of the smaller towns. This should be a lesson to the small town residents to patronize only local industry. Toronto seems to be able to pass laws that favor her to the detriment of the rest of Ontario, so the rest of Ontario should leave To- ronto severely alone. HYDRO A POLITICAL FOOTBALL (Tara Leader) And now we have been told by Dr. T. H. Hogg, chairman of the Ontario Hydro Commission, that Ontario â- will always require power from the prov- ince of Quebec. We have been told by the same authority that the pow- er contracts with Quebec were never repudiated with the consent or by the advice of Hydro engineers. During the last Ontario election campaign we were told that there was no need for Quebec power coming to this province, and Mr. Hepburn made for the purpose something of a slog- an about "Back to Niagara." All nf which seems to indicate that there is much political meddling with the affairs of Hydro electric, and too much political meddling with the people making statements which have no foundation in fact. The Hydl-o itself must have a constitution of iron to withstand all the things whicn have been done to it in the name of politics and party advantage, The people who admittedly own the enterprise know little about it apart from what they are told by politic- ians. The politicians should move out of the field and leave Hydro to be run as a business enterprise by business men and competent engin- eers. Joe; "If I'd known you were so extravagant I would never have marled you.'' Dot: "If I hadn't been, father would never have let you." ChiDging of Guard (Continued From Page 1) HARDWARE aRk Jm *»<=«â- â- Â»Â«=»" -I â-  J|||^4 CROSS CUT SAWS, AXES, SAM GAUGES SETS, AXE HANDLES, FILES ALARM CLOCKS, KITCHEN CLOCKS Flashlight Batteries and Bulbs ELECTRIC WASHERS, LAMPS, HEATERS, IRONS, TOASTERS, Etc. > Genuine Edison Mazda Lamps 25, 40 and 60 Watt Each 20c Special Lamps, 40 and 60 watts 2 for 2Sc Lined Mitts, Gloves, Shovels, Brooms, etc. Frank W. Duncan HARDWARE FLESHERTON, Onl. M ********* members of the Royal family, while in an alcove to one side, stands the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. It is interesting to test your knowledge by naming the characters represented, verifying your decision by meanj of the guide book. 1 had no difficulty In recognizing Hitler and Mussolini, who stood in charac- teristic pose. 1 was greatly amused by the little Haillie Selassie, who stood nearby, looking the true pic- Ulure of a ^an who had lost his country. Here I saw the guillotine which wa.s used to execute Louis XVI of France, his queon and thousands of others; the key to the famou» French prison, the Bastille, and the remains of the chariot in which Na- poleon fled after the battle of Waterloo. Miiaeums of London London has many famous museums and art galleries, but I will not attempt a description of any one of them, as it would require volumes. I will pimply tell you of a few inter- esting exhibits. In *he science museum I saw the original "Puffing Billy" and "Rocket" Stephenson's famous railway engines, with working replicas standing be- side them. A long line of peculiar looking machines, dating back many years, denoted man's struggle for mastery of the air. Close by the first airplane to cross the Atlantic was a very odd looking machine, much like a huge bird, having feath- ered wings, which flapped at 100 times a minute. There is no account of it having been successful on leav- ing the ground. Part of the museum was set apart for children, who had only to press a button to see the model work. This, to my mind, was a particularly fine idea, which might be carried out more extensively. At the London museum we saw the remains of a Roman galley, or ship, found during excavation work. In a room showing old prison doors, gibbets and instruments of torture, were many posters announcing the execujtion of various, criminals for sheep stealing and theft of money. One of these read as follows: "Trial and execution of Charles Bailey for sheep stealing, 1828." All this occurred slightly more than a cent- ury ago or, as many would say, "In the good old days." In the imperial war museum, founded in 1917, modem warfare is represented in all its phases. There is a collection of guns, which saw service in the great war. Many of these bear the scars of battle. In the navy exhibit was a huge pig's head, which looked very much out of place, but on reading the inscription we learned that the pig had been rescu- ed after a German boat had been sunk. It was sold and re-sold to raise funds, and realized several thousand dollars. Among pictures of leajling airmen were noticed that of Co. W. A. Bishop, V.C, and saw the engine of' the plane used by the famous Ger- man war ace, Reichtofen. In the Record Office in Chancery Lane we saw Domesday Book, the account kept by WUliam the Con- querer, 1086, of all lands hold by the barons. The records in this book were made for the purpose of taxation. School Children's Names Twenty-five thousand teachers and pupils in Ontario, who memorized the hymn of "Gratitude," presented to George V in 1930, will be interestd to know that their names, in their own handwriting, are preserved in the Record Office, close beside the Domesday Book and the original famous "Scrap of Paper." I was glad to see the names of many teach- ers and pupils from Gr^y County. Greenwich Standard Time Seven miles from London we visit- ed the Greenwich observatory. This marks the position of the line or meridian which, by international agreement in 1884, was universally adopted as the meridian of zero, lonpitude, from which the longitude and time of every other place is measured. I set my watch by the observatory clock, hut was told that I was over three minutes fast by a friend whom I met .shortly afterward. In the park stands an old tree called Queen Elizabeth's Oak. It died In 1875, but has been held together by English ivy, which has spread over the entire tree. New Year's in Scotland Before I bring this letter to a close, after having described many old relics of the past T would like to tell you something about the New Year's celehrntiona in Scotland. New Year's Evo is called "Hoirmanay" and is celebrated by overv Scotchman. At twolve, midnicht, bells and whistles usbor in the New Year and, with its 'nrominpr. all prehidicea and ill- forlincr toward anyone is supposed to he forgotten. The prnctice of "first footintr'' one's nritrliliors is carried nut pxtensively. The fir?t person to cross the threshold in the new year is called the "first fool" aitd muot carry gome small gift into the house as a token of good luck. It may only be a piece of coal, which is to ensure a cheery hearth for the year. A dark peraon coming first is said to be especially lucky. Then, too, the trials and troubles of the past year are drowned by the quite liberal use of the Scottish national beverage. PRICEVILLE The W.M.S. and Willing Helpers' Societies will be held on Tuesday, March 16th, at the home of Mrs. Sutherland. The topic, "The Life of St. Patrick", will be given by Mrs. Dan. Campbell. The roll call will be answered by an Irish joke. Topic for W.M.S. will be by Mrs. Dave Nichol. Sandwiches, Mrs. J. Nichol,(8r.), and Mrs. AUie McLean; cake, Mrs. Suth- erland and Mrs. A. L. Hincks. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Nichol and Mr. Alex. Carson attended the funeral of little Ray Warling at Vandeleur on Wednesday. Deepest sympathy is expressed for the family in its time of sorrow. Mr. and Mi-s. Angus McLachlan vis- ited Friday with friends at Eugenia. Mr. Henry Tucker visited with his father in Glenelg on Saturday. Mr. Dave Hincks received word that his cousin in Arthur had passed away at the age of 63. He suffered three strokes. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Harrison and Beth, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Tucker and two children were visitors last week at the home of Andrew Hincks. Miss Katie Stewart, Ceylon spent the week end with Miss May Stew- art. Mr. Hector McLean is at present suffering from a bad cold. A crokinole social will be held in St. Andrew'sChurch basement on Fri- day, March 18th. Prizes will be giv- en. Everybody welcome. Mrs. Currie, who is nursing Mr. Peter Consley at Proton Station, spent the week end at her home. Mrs. Geo. Campbell of Clarksburg fell On the ice and broke her arm. Mr. Stuart Carson and Miss Bemice spent Sunday at Swinton Park. Mr. apd Mrs. Findlay Shackelton and their two boys visited old time friends here on Sunday. Mr. Shack- elton is now principal of Mt. Forest public school. We were pleased to meet Mr. Mc- Bride Sr. on a visit to his son at the station. He is looking hale and hearty. St. Patrick's Day is to be duly cel- ebrated in the school room of the United Church with the usual Irish menu. The men of the congregation whether of the Green Isle or not are to supply the entertainment. FEVERSHAM Severe storms and cold weather have been the order of the day for the past week with the thermometer hovering around the zero mark quite frequently. Master Stanley Short of Nottawa was a visitor with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Short, last week. Mr. Albert Hollingshead is still in the G. and M. hospital at CoUingwood as a result of a fall on the ice two veeks ago. Mrs. Robinson of Proton visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Short last week. Rev. Mcllroy preached the after- noon service at the Presbyterian church in Singhampton on Sunday. He comes here from Orangeville every Saturday to preach in the two church- es. Mrs. M. Nichol attended the funeral of her sister-in-law at Dundalk last Saturday, Miss Florence Gekill visited at her home near Heathcote on Saturday. IN MEMORIAM FISHER â€" In loving memory of a dear father who passed away March 7, 1937; and a dear mother who pass- ed away July 25, 1937. Wf> »>,re thinking of you, dear father. And of one year ago today, When suddenly God's arms out- stretched and took you home to stay. Since then we've lost dear mother. Our home is very sad. But now that you are together, we are thinking of mother and dad. Sadly missed by, Delia, Ray, Irene and Ivan. Oakville, Ont. BORN McNally â€" At Elmwood, on Febru- ary 28, to Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Mc- Nally, the gift of a daughter. Meat Pie Supper The annual Meat Pic Supper of St. â- lohn'.s United Church Ladies' Aid, Fle-sherton, will be held in the church on Thursday, March I7th. Supper swerved from 5..10 to 8 p.m., followed by a good program. Admission: 25 =)nd 15 cents. Pricevilie Store News Women's One-strap House Slippers with Leather Sole and Low Rubber Heel, sizes up to 8 $1.26 Growing Girls' Style-Craft Oxfords, 10 years to 18 years $1.98 Misses' Style-Craft Oxfords, sizes 11 to 2 $1.59 Girls' Style-Craft Oxfords, sizes 8 to lO'/z ... $1-49 Childs' Style-Craft Oxfords, sizes 5 to T'/z ... $1.35 F. G. KARSTEDT, Pricevilie YOU CAN AVOID ALL THIS I Shop by TELEPHONE The weather doesn't count when you have a telephone. Jiist lift the receiver and the butcher, the baker, the candlestick maker all are ready to serve you â€" just another instance of the part the telephone plays in snx>othing your every day. Nothing else gives so much in convenience, comfort and sutety, for so little. EUGENIA Mr, Sheardown and son Donald of Portlaw visited with Mr. and Mrs. John Parson and Ronald. Mrs. M, McMullen is spending a few days with her daughter, Mrs. B, Graham. Mr. Fred AiiioLt u>;Cuiiipanied by Miss Nellie Genoe visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Goddard. Mr, and Mrs, John McDonald and daughter are visiting with the form- er's brother and sister here. Mr. John Boddy was a week end visitor with Mr. Chas. Goddard. ickie Nolan of Toronto is visiting with his cousin Marge Martin. Miss Owen Park spent a few days with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Carruthers. At a recent congregational meet- ing of the United Church two new elders were elected Mr. Bert Magee and Mr. Fred Jamieaon. Miss Grace Saunders of Walter's Palls is assisting: in the household duties at the Proctor home. The Woman's .Association will hold their monthly meeting on March 10. The roll, call is to be answered by a verse containing the name heart and also by paying the membership fee. Mr. and Mrs. Crossley, Barrie and the latter's sister, Miss Ella Purvis, are visiting their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Purvis. Mr. and Mrs. Angus McLachlan of Pricevilie visited recently with the former's sister, Mrs. Richard Park. We extend our sympathy to Mrs. Chas. Hanley in the death of her father the late Mr. George McMaater. Card of Thanks Muriel and Joan Cameron wish to express their appreciation of the numerous gifts of treats sent to them during their recent illness; of th« many kind letters received, and of the acts of helpfulness towards the family. All these things will always be gratefully remembered. I SUPERIOR I I STORES I i* ^ X SPECIALS ARE CASH ONLY X ^ Best Apple Jelly, real good 23c ♦> X Individual Tea Pot, Cream Jug and % X 1 dozen Tea Bags All for 29c A Y Large pkg. Rinso and 1 bar Lifebuoy Soap for 25c V X Old Hickory Sodas, large package for 25c A ♦^ Quaker Ivory Flour â€" none better â€" Special $3.90 Y A Chase & Sanborn Coffee, X A ground while you wait per lb. 49c ^ Y Fresh and Cured Meats and Fish of All Kinds Y ^ Everything Available in Fruits and Vegetables a ♦j* GIVE US A TRY; COMPARE US FOR PRICE ^ I C. J. KENNEDY | Y PHONE 37 WE DELIVER Y