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I •i 'SMije /kslj^rtijit %l^mnu. Vol. 57; No. 42 WEDxNESDAY, MARCH 16, 1938. W. H THURSTON & SON, Proprietor* I • ^ â-  {. i ^ â-  ? * 1 :â- â- . ) « • ! Impressive Service A very impressive service was held in the Rock Mills Baptist Church last Thursday night when the pastor, Rev. Fred Ashton, dedicated the new lights to the Honor and Glory of God. After a brief song service Mr. Walter Akitt stepped to the dior where the switch was and as the pastor quoted the words "The earth was without form, and void: and darkness was upon the face of the deep"â€" the lighs were turned out and the congregation thrown into darkness, but as the pas- tor went on "The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light; "Arise, Shine, for thy Light is come" then the lights were turned on, and Miss Dorothy Foster who ably presid- ed at the piano struck the chord which brought the people to their feet as they sang "Praise God from whom all blessings flow" after which the pastor gave the Dedidcatory Prayer. The message was based upon the text in Isaiah Ch. 60, Verse 1. In the first place Mr. Ashton felt that it was his duty to pay tribute to the three men who had been responsible for the installation of the hydro in the church, Mr. Walter Akitt, Mr. Al- l»ert Blackburn and Mr. Richard Allen and on behalf of the Church the pas- tor thanked them and intimated it was inspired of God that they should do this kind and generous act. Ad- dressing himself to the text the min- ister stated this was a prophecy that was fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who said "I am the Light of the world.'' An eaiTiest appeal was made to the Church and the individual not to treat the light as the Jews did, for said John, "the Light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. The service was closed with the sing- ing of the well known gospel song, "Come to the Light which shineth for thee'' and the Benediction. U. S. S. No. 15, Proton Grade 9 â€" Marjorie Bates. Grade 8 â€" Jaccueline Sims, Laurie Sims. Vem Corbett. Grade 7 â€" Patsy Dingwall, Fred Eittchelor, Helen P ; ivey, Zella Lyons, Ireric White, Jn'ik Barker, Emily make. («bs.) Grade 6 â€" Marvellt White, Ken- neth Bates, Edith Blakn, (abs.), Margaret Blake, (abs.) Grade 5 â€" Margaret Milib, Henri- etta Sims, Cecil Barker, Bert Badg- erow. Grade 3 â€" Everette Lockhart, Mar- ion Barker, Marion Lyons. Grade 2 â€" Murray Shaw, Ruth Lyons, Helen Corbett. Grade 1 (a) â€" Phyllis Wauchope, Murray Watson. Grade 1 (b) â€" Leroy White. G. B. Littlejohns, teacher. With Our Sick And Wouoded People Mr. Ken. Stewart, who has been m Owen Sound hospital for the past two weeks after an operation for append- icitis, was brought home on Sunday and is making a swift recovery. Mr. Frank Thurston, who has also been in Owen Sound hospital for a few days for a sinus operation, left the hospital on Sunday and is ex- pected home today or tomorrow. The unfortunate Graham family is still in the hospital at Orangeville but are slowly improving from their horrible auto accident. Although so badly injured, it is r.o'.v believed that Mr. Graham will recover a good measure of health. We are sorry to note that our highly respected citizen, Mr. John Bc- Millan is nursing an arm in splints these days. He fell recently and. al- though at the time he did not think any serious harm was done, later his wrist began giving him trouble, and an x-ray examination^ disclosed the fact that a bone in the wrist was cracked. The doctor was called up- on to put the wrist in splints, which accounts for the fact that Mr. Mc- Millan is not splitting his own kind- ling these days. Geese and Groundhi^s The warm weather this last few days has been enticing our nature folk out once again. One day last week Athol McKillop saw a large flock of snow geese heading for their destination in the far northland, and last Saturday Doug. Morgan, while hunting, saw a large groundhog as it lay basking in the warm sunshine. Grey In Good Shape Regarding Debentores Looking over a preliminary report on 1937 Municipal Statistics, from the Ontario Dept. of Municipal Affairs, we note Grey is in better position than most counties in regard to its debenture debt. It now stands at $525,000 with a sinking fund of $316,- 081 leaving a net debt of barely |209,- 000. Let us compare this with others. Of the 38 counties in Ontario six have no debt â€" Elgin, Kent, Lambton. Perth Simcoe and Wellington, all in Western Ontario and our close neighbors. I uce has a debt of only $8,360; while Carleton vdth $1,372,199 has the highest debt in the Province. I 'here are 17 counties with a lesser debt than Grey, and aO with a great- er. â€" Durham Review. Tax Notice Village of Flesherton Ratepayers are reminded that the final instalment of taxes for 1937 is payable not later than March 31st next to the Treasurer, F. H. W. Hickling. Amounts not so paid will be returned to the County Treasurer to be registered against the propeirties as- sessed. : " til 1 1 1 1« ••♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ # »»»♦ 1 1 1 1 1 1 n III i < Fwwfml Chap rt DIGNIFIED *ad STMPATHETIC PERSONAL sERVICB Wktthei YOU PAY LESS THAN flM.I For Compute Funeral or Hon I NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR THE VS'Z OF OUR CHAPEL BATES & MAnOOCKS 124 Avenue Road, ORONTO Night or Day Phone: KInp •!' !> 4 4 • 3 4 K 6 # m III! â- â€¢â€¢â™¦â™¦â™¦â™¦â™¦â€¢â€¢## III! »* H I m i !♦••«>*>â-  f *!****! Slate Medicine Is Discussed In House (By Miss A. C. Macphail, M. P.) Parliament certainly got into its stride this week. The long awaited power debate began. The Social Credit group set out the tenets of their faith, which drew from Mr. Dunning a lengthy and very learned treatise on banking. Mr. Johnston, the acting Deputy Speaker, discussed the question of the high cost of farm implements, in asking for the con- currence of the report of the special committee which made a study of the problem. A whole day was devoted to State Medicine, and tlie House re- ceived with regret the announcement of Mr. Bennett's retirement. The House of Commons will suffer a severe loss when the Right Hon. R. B, Bennett retires. In the House he towers. His knowledge on all sub- jects coming before that body is phenomenal. In opposition he is helpful, many times assisting cabinet ministers and often, too, fankly agree- ing with government policies, making no pretence of opposing for the sake of opposition. Mr. Bennett's dictatorial manner, when leader of the government, ana his failure to develop to the utmost the capabilities of the members of his party, is, I think, rooted in his great abilities. He can do each task so much more efficiently and with so much less irritation if he does it him- self. So he just does. He often re- minds me of a very efficient mother, who, because she can do each task so much better than her "family, does all the work to their detriment. At his going, we will lose, too, the most colorful personality in the House. He displays before our eyes the whole gamut of human emotions, according to his mdod. In a happy mood he teases and cajoles the House, again, he earnestly and forcefully builds a logical argument and, where an impartial decision is needed, he can exhibit judicial qualities. But, when aroused, can storm and rage as can none other. The rugged sky pilot, Daniel Mc- Ivor, Fort William (Liberal), intro- duced a resolution stating it was most urgent that state medicine be established in Canada in order that medical services could be made avail- able to those who need them. The rich and the very poor get attention, he argued, but the great middle class fear medical fees to degrrees that pre- vents them, oftimes having necessary care. He paid a tribute to the free work done by doctors and said that the only doctors he could find opposed to state medicine are those with first class practices. He argued that state medicine is logical. It is in keeping with the times. We already exercise control over communicable diseases and sani- tation and accept responsibility for men in the army and navy. We ac- cept responsibility, too, for education to which medicine is analogous. Mr. Melvor was not so particular whether the sick were cared for by insurance schemes or state medicine but expressed his conviction that it is the duty of Christian Canada to look after her sick. He told many stories of families he bad encountered in his ministry, where needful oper- ations and other medical care were impossible because of lack of funds, and concluded with "Canadian health is Canadian wealth and we cannot afford to trifle with the physical and mental wellbeing of our citizens. In other words it costs more not to have state mericine than to have it." The seconder of the motion is a well known doctor, Dr. Howden of St. Bon- iface, Manitoba. He defined state medicine as "Provision by the state or government for the medical care of the sick," and argued strongly for it. First, because it will limit the spread of infection and the incidence of death; second, it will afford an ad- equate system of medical care to all; third, it will scatter the doctors over the whole area rather than having too many in uriMui centres and not enough in outlying raral districts In his really excellent speech, he stated that over half of all disabling disease could be prevented, that ap- proximately three per cent of Canad- ians are continually sick and that sickness costs the people of Canada the estimated sum of $311,000,000 yearly. It would cost much less to keep them welL Dr. Howden reviewed the action of many countries in the field of state medicine and wa# warmly congratu- lated by J. S. Woodsworth, who said hat Mr. McIvor and Dr. Howden (Continsed on page 4) John Gamey Dies In Saskatche\^an (Kelvington, Sask., Radio) It is our sad duty to record the death of John Gamey, who passed away at 9.30 p.m. on February 25th, 1938. Mr. Gamey was bom at Flesh- erton on June 26, 18'^" '^n Augus* 15th. 1890. he married Miss Ella Spofford and the following year they moved to the West, taking up farming in the Forget district. Owing to the drouth in that district they left there in 1931 and came north settling on a farm north of Kelvington. Left to mourn his passing are four daughters and two sona namely; Mrs. C. J. Freeborn, Victoria. B. C; Mrs. Alex. Chilton, Kipling, Sask.; Mrs. L. Knox, and Robert of Kelvington; and Kenneth of Victoria, B. C. Two sist- ers live in Buffalo and one brother at Peace River, Alberta., The funeral service was held at the United Church on Tuesday, March 1 at 2 p.m. and was conducted by the Rev. N. Mitchell. Interment took place in Kelvingrove cemetery. The many floral tokens were lovely and among them were a vyreath from the family and one from the Pentecostal Young People. The pallbearers were Messrs. George McKnight, Silas Os- borne, C. M. Brownri-^-" "^ Galland er, Jos. Femwalt and Fred Cresswell, all of whom were old friends of Mr. Gamey in the South country. New Game Warden Mr. Melville Hay of Tara will short- ly receive his (ippointment from the Provincial Government of Game Warden for the County of Bruce. This work has formerly been carried on by Mr. A. L. Rolston, Owen Sound, who was the appointee for both Grey and Bruce; but we understand the dis- trict has been divided and in future Mr. Rolston will take care of Grey county and Mr. Hay of Bruce county. Tara Leader. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»l»*>»»»»***»« Important W. A. .MEETING The March meeting of the Wom- an's Association was held at the home of Mrs. McBride with 43 ladies pres- ent, and the president, Mrs. G. A. McTavish, presiding. Mrs. Service had charge of the devotional period. During the business period a quilt that had been sold was on display. The Irish Supper was planned and the returns for January and February amounted to $65.00. Mrs. Armstrong's group had charge of the social hour. Mrs. Karstedt opened the programme with an in- sti-umental of Irish jigs, followed by some Irish choruses. Mrs. Black- bum sang a solo "Rosey Darling" and a reading was given by Mrs. L. Fish- er. Mrs. Little and Mrs. Heurv "•o->ro a duet and ,then lunch was served. Mr. Service and his board cme over from the church and swelled the funds by a liberal donation. The Advance makes a special offer this week to those who have not yet re- newed for their paper. Ex- penses are heavy at the presi ent time and hundreds of dollars are owing "« This ia a serious matte slump that is all in comparison to ti depression as it n ' ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦II I II I i n aat ral â- ;3. FOUR-ACT PLAY The Y. P. U. of St. John's Church. will present the FOUR ACT PLAY LENA RIVERS in FLESHERTON TOWN HALL on Thursday, March 24, 1938. Admission: Adults 25c, Children 15e AUCTION SALE Rutvan Hindle will hold an auction sale of farm stock on Friday, March 18, on Lot 10, Con. 13, Collingwood township, at Duncan. Four horse% twelve cows, a number of pigs anil 24 sheep. Terms cash. RADIO SER1 Rock Mills Social ( A social evening will be held in the Baptist Church on Thursday, March 24. A good programme has been planned with a play entitled "The Society fur the Purpose of doing good," music, songs, etc. Candy will be served at the close. Admission: 25c and 15c. NEARLY PERFECT In these days, whe, . much fault is being found with the world in which we live, it is quite a relief to note that, in spite of social and econ- omic UEU'est, there is one point upon which 'we all agree, something which can be described as "nearly perfect." There is one food which comes close to perfection, and that is milk. As the child grows, his diet is elab- orated until he eats the same as the rest of the family, but milk should be the backbone of his diet all through his years of growth, when he is build- ing the body which must last him throughout life. milk, cereals, and potatoc'?, eggs, a little meat and fish, Iresh vegetables, salads and fruits. He needs milk be- cause milk provides the calcium that is required to build strong bones and teeth. He needs milk, because it furnishes vitamins which regulate the growth and development of the body. Added to this, milk is a source of oracticuUy all the food elements which are essential to the body. Tho normal healthy child who has been properly trained likes to eat. There is something wrong with the child who does not enjoy his meals, or who has to be coaxed to eat. There are several causes for poor appetites. Eating between meals, particularly candy, means that the child will have no appetite for regular meals. The tired or excited child is not interested in food. The child who has been shut indoors, with no opportunity to play or to get his lungs filled with fresh air, does not eat well. Many children have what appears to be a poor appetite, but this is, irt reality, a bad habit or wrong attitude towards food. The parents of such children are often those who are over-anxious about their child. His failure to eat gets him a great real of attention, while his parents fuss over him and talk about his or even threaten him. Every child should have »t least one pint of milk a day. Milk can be served in many diT â- *^ ways ss part of the meal. Va in the pre- paration of foods pre a monton- ous diet. Milk can be in various hot or cold drinks,, ana in aoups. There ia an endless variety of cust- ards. Milk groes into junkets, rice puddin«rs and ice cream. Meals which are based en milk are best, and they can be made most appetizing. DIED BEST â€" Sarah Elizabeth Doupe, wife of the late R. Best died on Mon- day, March 14th, 1938. Funeral on Wednesday, 16th inst., at the United Church, Flesherton, at 2.30 p.m. In- terment in Flesherton Mortuary Chapel. Felstead _ At Orillia, on Sunday, March 13, Rev. James Alfred Felstead formerly of Warminster in his 78th year; funeral on Wednesday, at : Orangeville with service in Unired Church ut 2 p,!u. Mr. ' tlsteaa re- sided in Flesherton several years ago and was in communion with the Pres- byterian Church. Keep in touch with the European situation. Have your radio fixe<f now. A number of good used bat- tery sets at bargain prices. Phone 77 John Cook. COULD FOOL THEM EASILY The first baseball pitcher to throw a curve was William Dee, an amateur of Chester, N.J., who discovered bj acccident that such a thing could be done, according to a writer in the Washington Star. He was practising with a ball that had a torn cover, and noticed that if he held it in a certain way a surprising curve resulted. At that time no batter had ever seen a curve, and when Dee got himself in a hole with the batter, he could inva^-- iably fool him with the strange balls. Before his secret was discovered he used to slip a paring knife from his pocket and slit the seam when he needed a good curve. On these occas- ions the catcher would have to lob the ball back to him to prevent its curv- ing, and to avoid a line throw to second base for the same reason. AlUiouKh Dee was a successful pitch- er for twenty years in amateur baseball, he was never in any of the big leagues. ; ; * * H n n I 111 11 1 n n nn">H 1 1 m h m 1 1 1 i i i i §â- Â»â™¦â™¦ Is your Radio PLAT on its back ? BY that wc mean, does it sound ten ble? If so, try new General Electr "o- trons. Likely they w jr .sdio back on its fee \t iie same time, let i c your set from A to Z. » , . . give it a complete "Check Up" and restore its original pep. Get a check up today. The cost is small. We are experts and use only guaranteed parts and General Electric Radiotioas. MD-34> JOHN COOK Phone 77 ::i BORN Te Mr. and Mrs. Earl Croft an •Monday. March 7. the gift of a daughter. NEW SPRING Wall Papers This week we place on sale our new selection of New Wall Papers for the Spring Season. The assortment of popular priced A^:^a ,%, "^""worthy'* qualities j« â- iMi rest we have eve Prices range from 9c per Single RoU. F. H. W. Hickling i ; General Merchant Fleshf » ^n, Ont. m i l mil I?