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Wf^fi /ksijjeriirn Al^mnu. Vol. 58; No. 37 FLESHERTON, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1939 VV. H. THURSTON & SON, Proprietor* Lost lofaDt Soo Much sympathy is expressed for Mr. and Mrs. Bill Weber (nee Verda Genoe) in their great hour of sorrow, their little son, Melvin Lawrence, hav- ing being called home to Jesus Fri- day morning, January 27th. He was as well as usual on Thursday evening and at 1.30 a.m. when they cared for him. Jle apparently slept away in the early morning. The doctor was called immediately and said that death had been caused by a tiny gland from the throat to the heart ceasing to function properly. The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon, January 28th, to Markdale Cemetery with Rve. S. McAuslan of- ficiating. He preached a comforting message from the text "Suffer little children to come unto Him for such is the Kingdom of Heaven." The hymns were "When He Cometh" and "Jesus Loves Me." The little white casket held floral tributes which included a spray from Mother and Daddy; Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Weber and family; and a beautiful bouquet of roses from Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Pickles. The pallbearers were four cousins: Messrs. Arthur Wickens, Wayne, Ted and Pat 'Weber. IKWIN â€" McPHAIL Rosedale Presbyterian Church, To- ronto, was the background for the marriage Saturday, January 28th, of Delia Bemice McPhail, daughter of Mr. Findlay McPhail and the late Mis. McPhail, to Mr. James Herbert Irwin son of Mrs. Irwin and the late Thos. Irwin of Ceylon. The bride, given in mariage by her father, wore a gown of wine chiffon velvet with matching hat and should- er bouquet of orchids. Miss Jean McLean attended her in a floor-length frock of night fall blue crepe and blue accessories. She also wore roses. Mr. Caleb Marshall was best man. A reception was held at Diet Kitchens, Bloor Street. After a trip to Western Ontario, the couple will reside at Ceylon. The bride travelled in a modish mulberry crepe dress with black nubby wool frock coat with silver fox fur trimmings and black accessories. Card of Thanks I wish to acknowledge my gratitude to the many friends who were so kind and thoughtful in sending treats and reading material while I was confined to my home. Their many expressions of sympathy will always be remembered. â€" Bert Magee. IN MEMORIAM LONG â€" In loving memory of Charles W. Long who passed peace- -fully away to be with Jesus on Feb- ruary 8th, 1938. You are not forgotten, Charlie, Nor will you ever be. So long as life and memory lasts We will remember thee. â€"Sadly misesd by Wife, Son and Daughter. Baptist Church Services Rev. Fred Ashton. Minister Mrs. C. L Gardiner The death of Mrs. C. Keith Gard- ner of Colbome Township, formerly of Goderich, at Alexandra Hospital on Tuesday, January 24, was a shock fto her many friends in this district, and widespread was the sorrow at her passing in givinj^ birth to a little daughter. Mrs. Gardner, formerly Margaret White, was in her thirty- second year. The attention of a spec- ialist, rushed to Goderich from Lon- don to operate, failed to save the young woman's life. Mrs. Gardner was the daughter of Mrs. White of Flesherton and the late David White. She came to God- erich about thirteen years ago to be with her sister, Mrs. R. C. Walker, then residing here, and was employed in F. E. Hibbert's store. She quickly made for herself many warm friends her bright, cheerful disposition en- dearing her to young and old alike. She was married )on March 10th, 1937, to Mr. Gardner and had since lived with him on his farm on the fourth concession of Colbome. While in Goderich she was a member of the choir of North Street United Church and took part in the young peoples' activities, and after her mar- riage she Interested herself in the work of the Benmiller United Church. Surviving are two brothers and five sisters, her husband and baby daugh- ter, and &er mother. The brothers are Edward of Flesherton and Ernest, a patient in Byron Sanatorium and the sisters are: Mrs. R. C. Walker of Shelburne, Mrs. Gordon Stere of Berkeley, Mrs. Fred McMuUen of To- ronto, Mrs. James Irwin of Alliston and Miss Ruby White of Markdale. The funeral was held on Friday, January 27th. A private service at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl West- brook, East Street, was followed by a public service in North Street Unit- ed Church, where the gathering of sorrowing friends and relatives over- flowed to the galleries. The casket was surrounded with beautiful flow- ers, tributes from relatives and friends and various organizations in which the deceased young woman had interested herself. The service was conducted by Rev. Gordon Hazel- wood, pastor of the Benmiller Church, assisted by Rev. W. P. Lane of North Street church. Interment was made in Colbome Cemetery, the pallbearers being Messrs. F. E. Hibbert, Stanley McLean, Archie Johnston, John Pit- blado, Rusael Pfrimmer and Clyde Gledhill. â€" Goderich Signal. Won Cbe?roIet Cup Flesherton curlers brought home the Chevrolet Cup donated by General Motors, in the play-off in the second event at the Markdale bonspiel on Wednesday evening last. A flip of a coin had previously decided the win- ners of the prizes, Flesherton also coming out on top. The local curlers were G. A. McTavish, skip, J. O. Dar- gavel, vice-skip, Alfred Down and Ebierson McKillop. Their opponents were Carl Walker, skip, G. H. Mit- chell, E. Brown and ,Jim Taylor of Thombury. It was fitting that Geo. McTavish, Chevrolet dealer Flesher- ton, should be the first winner of this trophy. His opponent was the Dodge dealer, but Alf Down states that the Chevrolet would not have been suc- cessful without the aid of the Ford. The score was 9-7 in 12 ends; at the 11th end the score was seven all. Able To Walk Again To be able to stand on her feet and to walk was the happy experience of Lois Wood when she visited the Junior Red Cross clinic in Toronto two weeks ago. Lois, who is now fourteen years of age, was stricken with infantile paralysis seventeen months ago and was placed in an iron limg when it was found her chest, arms and legs were paralyzed. She has had to lie the entire period of time On a frame, her treatment being massage and exercises which have been given faithfully by her mother under the supervision of the clinic. Lois is now the picture of health, a lovely, happy girl with laughing blue eyes and who has always been a pleasure to visit. She expects to be able to walk alone when she next visits the clinic in the spring. The exercises consist of constantly trying to move the affected parts of the body and not only has Lois diligently applied herself ,t)o these which at times must have become very tire- some, but has also been able to keep up with her school studies under the tutorship of Mr. C. R. Chappie, prin- cipal of the public srhool, who has been giving her lessons twice weekly and each month is head of her class. Principal Chappie considers she will be able to pass her entrance exams without undue effort. HIGH SCHOOL NOTES Canada's Positioi In Event War Discossed (By Agnes C. Macphail, MJ>.) The Rt. Hon. R. B. Bennett has left us, the last honoring dinner has been eaten, the lasts speech made, the last flower-girl publicly kissed, the last hand clasped, and the ship has borne him from our shores. We suffer a great loss; we in Parliament, we in Canada. Every day in this place we miss his unique ability, his inexhaust- ible store of knowledge, his smooth and easy flow of language, his vivid personality. It seems incredible, but Richard Bedford Bennett will rise in his place in the House of Commons no more. BORN TUCKER â€" In the Flesherton Nursing Home on Friday, February 3rd, 1939, to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Tucker, the gift of a daughter, Hazel Anne Marie. Flesherton: 11 a.m.â€" Divine Worship 12 a.m.â€" Bible School. 7 p.m. â€" Gospel Service. Rock Mills: Bible School 2 p.m. "Worship 8 p.m. Come and Worship. A welcome to alL DIED WILH.\MSON â€" At her home on the South Line, Artemesia, on Mon- day, February 6th, 1939, Hannah Bresnahan, relict of the late Wni. H. Williamson, aged 61 years. The fun- eral will be held at her late res- idence on Wednesday, February 8th, at 2 p.m., interment to be made in Evergreen Cemetery, South Line. Dances will be forbidden in the town hall of Lindsay because of the amount of noise made. We guess the old pharse about "tripi)ing the light fantastic" has been pretty well rubb- ed out. ruenl Ckapei DIGNIFIED and SYMPATRETTC PERSONAL gBRVICB Whethci YOU PAT LESS THAN flM.M For Cemplete Funeral er More NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR THE USE OF OUR CHAPEL BATFS & MADDOCKS t 24 .Avei>uc Read. TORONTO I Nlgh> or Dv l^Sr.r^- Ktr>«r<td%l« 4 S 4 4 S 4 » • I Literary Society The Literary Society held its first meeting on Tuesday, January 31, and a splendid program was enjoyed by those present. The program was en- titled "The Big Broadcast" and was given by Fifth Form. Education Week In Canada there is one week in the year set aside as "Education Week". This year the date is February 5-12. Special broadcasts are arranged for this week and a number of our local organizations are holding special meetings. Education needs the con- sideration and support of the public. Library Hour Broadcast The Communit.v 'Welfare Council has aske<l the Toronto Public Librar- ies to broadcast a Library Hour (fif- teen minutes) for boys and girls as an experiment in interesting children in good books and supplying them at the same time with a better type of radio program. The broadcasts will be given over Station CBL on four successive Satui-days, beginning Feb- ruary 4th at 5.45 pm. Each broad- cast will last fifteen minutes and will con.sist of the presentation of books whose popular appeal to boys and girls is assured. Part of each broad- cast will be in dramatic form, the library staff providing their own di-amatic talent. The programs are tentatively as follows: Feb. 4 â€" The five children and it, by Mrs. E. Nesbitt. Feh. 11 â€" Swallows and Amazons, by Arthur Ran.^ome. Feb. 18â€" Merrylips, by B. M. Dix. Feb. 26 â€" Jim Davis, by John Mase- fleM. It would help the library if the children were encouraged to write to The Boys and Girls House, Toronto Public Library, 40 St. George Street, Toronto, or to the Station to say what they think about these book talks and to make suggestions of books or kinds of books they would like to hear •xbout. Grant MacNeil, C.C.F. member for Vancouver North, has, one way and another, been trying to have the mat- ter of the Bren Gun contract and the findings of the commissioner brought before the standing committee on public accounts. He wanted the rea- sons for awarding a very lucrative contract to the John Inglis Company, without tenders having been called, made clear to the committee and to the country. One is safe in drawing that conclusion after his speech re- viewed in this column last week. Apparently, everyone was not as an.\ious as Mr. MacNeil for further investigation since, on a question of privilege, he stated in the House of Commons that a fellow member had come to him and said that he had been requested by an official , to tell Mr. MacNeil that if he persisted in the matter of the investigation certain information relating to the adminis- tration of a veterans' organization, in 1925, might be published in a man- ner which would cause him humilia- tion and reflect upon his personal honor. Mr. MacNeil said: "In the perform- ance of my duties as a member of the House, I will not submit to what I consider to be intimida^icr. of this nature. ... I intend to proceed with my motion at the appropriate time and in accordance with the rules of this House." Later in the week he did so, which occasion was used by the Prime Minister to put upon re- cord (Hansard) the history of this much talked-of matter, from the time the article by Colonel Drew appeared in Maclean's magazine until the con- clusion of the inquiry. We will hear much more on the subject. Dundnlk Drnmatic Club presented their plav "Too Many Husbands" in the town hall Tuesday evening. The House of Commons is a queer .place. Just when the Whips and everyone thought they knew that the vote was to be taken â€" the vote which would end a three weeks debate â€" a heated, old-time political row broke out. A private Liberal member, Ralph Maybank, 'Winnipeg South- Centre, had accused Dr. Manion of sabotaging the Canadian National Railways when he was Minister of Railways in Mr. Beiientt's govern- ment, causing unemployment of the men and a lot of other things. It was a pretty crude attack. This was days before. .-V-t the time Manion denied it and possibly did not think it a serious matter. However, Maybank's language was repeated in the press and over the radio until Dr. Manion considered it a major issue and just before the vote was taken, arose to reply. The reply was de- tailed, long and heated. It reflected Oil something done by the former Minister of Railways. Mr. Dunning, (the taking over of too many defunct lines), according to the leader of the Opposition. This reflection on his administration aroused Mr. Dunning, so that when Dr. Manion finally did sit down the Minister of Finance (Mr. Dunning) rose to make his first speech since his serious illness. And a vigorous speech it was. Long too, when one counts the many interrup- tions. That is, we were treated to an unexpected full-dress debate on past railway problems, while we waited impatiently for the vote. Flesiierton W. 1. The W. I. met at the home of Mrs. Inkster on Wednesday, Feb. 1st, when the meeting opened with the Institute Ode, followed by Scripture reading by Mr.«. Cargoe and the Lord's Prayer and Creed repeated in unison. Twenty ladies answered the roll. Mrs. J. Ottewell handed in a parcel from Eaton's for the needy. Mrs. Alex- ander reported finishing knitting the yam being donated by Mr. John Nuhn. It was decided to have the Eckhardt entertainers in March. Mrs. Karstedt entertained with two instru- mental and Mrs. T. Brady gave the current events. Short sketches were also read by Mrs. T. J. Fisher, Mrs. C. McClean, Mrs. Eva Fisher, Mrs. J. Cargoe, Mrs. Alexander and Mrs. Inkster The meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem. Village CeuDcil Is InsurJDg Firemen The monthly council meeting was held Tuesday evening in the clerk's office with all the members present and Reeve Alf. Down presid- ' ing. A large number of accounts were received of interest being one of snow plowing by H. A. McCauley at the rate of contract given him by the council. The total to date, ordered to be paid, was $24.55. Reeve Down thought this to be a very reasonable amount, due to the heavy snowfalls this year. The council has taken out compen- sation insurance with Lloyds of Lon- don for eight firemen and all casual laborers hired by the village, at a rate of $3.50 per $100 of pay roll. It was pointed out to the council that if an accident had occurred in past years with the village not covered in any way the Workmen's Compensa- tion Board could have assessed the village for all expenses incurred by the accident. Thus the fireman will know, when they answer an alarm, that they are covered by insurance and any accident which may befall them would not have to be borne by themselves. It was estimated that the cost of insurance would be $68.25. ROCK MILLS Canada's position should war break out, is giving member* of different parties concern. Canada's foreign policy is not clear. In order to clarify the situatwn, Mr. Thorson. Liberal member for' a Winnipeg seat, has moved a bill consisting of only one section, which declares that "Canada shall not aswnme the status of belligent otherwise than by .•» dec- laration of war made by His Majesty with specific reference to Canada and only on the advice of His Majesty's government in Canada." In explan- ation, on the first reading of his bill, he said: "The declaration contained We are sorry to report Mr. John Hargrave quite ill and has been con- fined to the house for the past two weeks. Mrs. Sam Fisher is visiting for a few weeks with relatives in Toronto. A number from here attended the presentation for Mr. and Mrs. Glen Pedlar, which was held in the Orange Hall at Eugenia on Tuesday night. A host of friends here extend heartiest congratulations to the young couple. Mr. 'Wm. Hargrave of Wareham spent Wednesday with his brother. Mr. John Hargrave. Mr. Everett Fisher, 4th line, spent the wjeek end with friends here. Mr. Sam Fisher spent the week end with relatives in Toronto. Open House At High School Friday In order to show what is beinf don* in our school at the present time, Canadian Education Week haa been arranged for the week of February 5-12. Special programs ara being broadcasted. Special programs are being given by various organizations. Friday afternoon, February 10, a special Open Day Program is being given in the auditorium of the local high school. In addition, a special display of the work of various classes has been organized. This display will include science, mathematics health, social studies and art worlt. It has been arranged for one main purpose, namely, that the people of the community may see just what is being taught and just what the pupils are learning. On Friday afternoon the program will be as follows: 1.30-3.0O o'clockâ€" The work will be on display. Special science experi- ments will be conducted by the science pupils. 3.00 o'clock â€" The program will be presented. Tea will be served at the close of the program. Extracts on Education During the past few years educa- tion, especially that in the secondary field, has become the subject of so much criticism and argument that at the present time, many people are asking the question "What is educa- tion anyway?" Many answers can be given. According to one reliable authority â€" Annandale's Concise Eng- lish Dictionary â€" education is the act or art of developing and cultivating the various physical, intellectual, aes- thetic and moral faculties. What is the purpose in developing these fac- ulties In a recent copy of "The Bulletin" Sir. J. H. Noseworthy, B.A., has explained the object in the fol- lowing paragraph: "If We are educating our youth to become cogs in an industrial machine that will produce fortunes for the few and poverty for the many, then of course we should keep our boys and girls out of Secondary Schools. (Any education beyond the Public School level might well interfere with such an ideal.) If, on the other hand, we are educating our youth with the hope that they may live richer lives as individuals and collectively produce some order out of our present chaotic civilization, it behooves us to give them all the educational advantages tliat our country can give." in the bill rests upon the constitution- al basis that Canada is a sovereign nation . . . Canada has complete autonomy over every aspect of her affairs . . . This autonomy extends to the declaration of war ... It is the opinion of a good many Canad- ians that this declaration of status should be made now, in time of peace, so that it may be known to the rest of the world." A new Conservative member, and a very able one, Mr. Heon, who came into the House in a by-election caus- ed by the death of Sir George Perley. dealt with the same subject. He said: "The bare truth is that none of us can tell what the (foreign) policy is, and we would be all hard put to it to define it at this time." He argued in favor of Canada being in absolute control of her external pol- icy and derided the Prints Minister's declaration that "When Great Britain is at war, Canada is at war," and continued, "In my opinion, this auto- matic commitment to war is a very negation of the autonomous Dominion status we are supposed to enjoy." In protesting against being carried into a war by British and French blunders, M. Heon said:"We have had no share in the framing of these policies, we have not been able to cast one vote in approval or disapproval of the public men of the countries who framed these policies, but now we are PRICEVILLE W. L Priceville W. 1> held its regular meeting February 2nd, at the home of Miss B. Weir with a good attend- ance. Mrs. M. McLean gave a paper on the motto "A stitch in time saves nine." Mrs. J. P. McMillan took as her subject "Being good neighbors and homemakei-s." Miss Margaret Mc.A.rthur gave a review of current events and also gave incidents of the convention iiv Toronto. The program was brightened by the presence of some school girls who sang a number of songs. .A. social time was spent and lunch was served by the hostess. Under the auspices of the W.I. a community euchre party will be held this Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Oliver. It is ex- pected that sleighs will go from the village. All who enjoy cards are cordially invited to attend. iC'iuCuiueu on prncv â- >' Fall Wheat and Rye It is estimated the area sown to fall wheat in the autumn of 1938 in Canada was 799,000 acres, a decrease of 16.000 acres, or 2 per cent, as com- pared with the area sown in 1937. Sowings of fall rye amounted to 696,- 000 across, an increase of 2 per cent compared with the former year. PRIESTLEY'S Meat Market ""'^l WHILE IN FLESHERTON CONSULT US ABOUT BEEF BY THE QUARTER OR HALF* HOGS OR SMALLER PIECES. Prices are right and quality perfect. "We bny bidei«. R. J. PnVftIfy Phon« 47w FLESHFRTON