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® J)je fkB\i^nim Atfrnmc. Vol. 58; No. 47 FLESHERTON. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 1939 VV. H. THURSTON & SON, Proprietors J. W. Davis Funeral Largely Attended Mr. John W. Davis, an old and highly respected resident of Artemeaia who passed away on Tuesday, April 11th, at his home on the Bast Back Line, was laid to rest on Friday after- noon. Considering the condition of the roads the funeral was largely attended. Service was conducted at the house by Rev. S. E. Annis, who gave a comforting message. The pallbearers were Russel Foster, Aubrey Foster, Edgar Bowles, Jas. McLoughry, Bert Bradey and Harry Shaw. The many beautiful floral tributes were carried by Frank Thibaudeau, Frank Davis, Russel Freeman, Frank Taylor and Elmer Gibson. Friends from a distance included ^ealey Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Davis, Thomas Davis, Dr. W. D. Davis and Ernie Davis, all of Toronto; J. C. Mercer, Col. T. J. Rutherford, Thos. Ramage and John Beecroft, all of Owen Sound; W. McGregor, Reeve of Sydenham, and Findlay McDonald, Deputy-Reeve of Sydenham; E. Rad- bum, Reeve of Eeppel, and T. Preston, Deputy-Reeve of Keppel. The body wa laid to rest in the mortuary chapel. The late Mr. Davis, who was in his 81st year, was bom in Leeds County, near Gananoque, and came to Arte- mesia with the family at the age of fourteen years. Some years later he took up bricklaying and followed that line of work for a number of fears. "When he was about thirty years of age he returned to the home farm, where he continued to live and farm successfully. He was widely known, though a man of retiring disposition who took no part in public affairs. He was a kind and good neighbor who was ever ready to lend a helping hand. Mrs. Davis, who was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Swan- ton of Artemesia, predeceased her hus- band on August 24th last. Surviving are five sons and two daughters, namely: Earl at home, John A., Reeve of Artemesia and "Warden of Grey County, Ed. and Clare, all living on nearby farms, and Charlie, also at home, Mrs. Victor Brodie and Mrs. Wallace 'Wilson of Markdale. Beautiful floral tributes were from the following: pillows from the fam- ily and Dr. and Mrs. Glenn Davis; wreaths from R. P- Swanton and Mrs. W. J. Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Davis; sprays from Mr. and Mrs. Will Swanton and family, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Davis and family, Mr. and Mrs. Wes. Davis and family, Mr. and Mrs. 'Will Davis and family, the Neighbors, Vandeleur Women's Institute, Mrs. R. W. Wilson and family and Mrs. Jones and Mamie. HIGH SCHOOL NOTES The high school is holding a dance in the school auditorium this Friday night. Music will be supplied by Miss Dorothy Foster. Lunch will also be served. Ex-students and friends are welcome. Dancing from 8.30 t n 12.30. Admission 25c and 15c. Royal Standards Coincident with the forthcoming Canadian tour of Their Majesties, an attractive illustrated pamphlet con- taining the history of the Royal Stand- ard, the personal flag of King George yi, is being distributed to local school children. The Royal Standard is printed in color on the front of the pamphlet and seven diagrams show the various banners that have served as the flags of British kings during the last seen hundred years. The pamphlet is entitled "The Story of the Royal Standard." It was writ- ten by E. E. Robinson, an employee of the Bell Telephone Company of Canada in Montreal, whose hobby is heraldry, and first appeared in "The Blue Bell," the monthly magazine pub- lished by that Company for its em- ployees. The free distribution of the pamphlet here has been made possible through the co-operation of the school authorities and the local office of the Bell Telephone Company. BORN STvr^'^gr:. At Rock Mills on Sun- ' day April 16th, 1939, to Mr. and Mrs. Wes. Smith, the gift of a daughter. R. B. McKenzie Dies 'Word was received by relatives of the death of Roderick Bain McKenzie, aged seventy-four, known commonly as the "Ashfield Giant," who died sud- denly at his home at Houston, Texas. He was bom in Ashfield. As a young man, "Big Rory," as he was familiarly known, was a stone mason. In 1936 Mr. McKenzie visited relatives at Priceville and at that time weighed three hundred and sixty-eight pounds. His record weight had been four hun- dred and twenty-seven pounds. He was more than seven feet tall and was a perfect specimen of physical man- hood. He was a Scottish piper and at one time was Pipe Major of the famous Belleville Kiltie Band, which, during a tour of Britain, played by command before King Edward VII in Balmoral Castle. Mr. McKenzie had been associated with carnival and circus life all his life. He was assistant manager of Coney Island Dreamland. Later he went to Australia to help in estab- lishmg amusement parks. In 1914 he returned to the show business in the States and became head of his own shows, known as "Mc- Gregor Shows." At the time of his death he was still head of the carn- ival company. He is survived by his widow, form- erly Miss Christine McDougall of Priceville; also one sister, Mrs. Jas Scott, Barrie; and one brother, Neil McKenzie, of Toronto. Interment was made at Duluth, Minnesota. MRS. W. H^JtUART dies Mrs. Wm. H. Stuart of Powassan passed away on Sunday of last week in her 70th year, at the home of her daughter in Cambellford. Her hus- band was killed in a motor accident near Richmond Hill six years ago. Surviving are one son, "W. J. Stuart, of Powassan. and four daughters, Mrs. Chas. Laidlaw of Atwood, Mrs. Chas. Saunders of Peterboro, Mrs. F. G. Kemp of Quebec City and Mrs. S. Mowatt of Cambellford. She also (leaves one sister. Miss Selena Ellis, 1 and two brothers. W. T. and Albert 1 Ellis, all of Kimberley. I Home is the place where w? are treated best and grumble most. > < 1 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 M I » » » ; ; Funeral Chapel DIGNIFIED AND SYMPATHETIC PERSONAL SERVICE Whethei II YOU PAY LESS THAN f 100.00 For Complete Funeral 1- More NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR THE USE OF OUR CHAPEL BATES & MADDOCKS 124 Avenue Road, TORONTO Night or Day 'Phone KIngsdale 4344-3456 i iii ittti i niii>Mi â-  It !»» »♦* Changes In Criminal Code Being Made (By Agnes C. Macphail. M.P.) â- We make progress, if slowly. Im- patient people like me get worn rag- ged working and waiting for the ob- viously necessary things to be done. And yet in the House of Commons this week two matters were dealt with in a way which must bring joy to the reformer's heart. For some years Mr. J. S. Woods- worth has introduced a bill which sought to protect workers from in- timidation or discrimination on the part of employers in cases where the worker wished to join a trade union and work for the benefit of himself and his fellows through it. To begin with the House of Commons showed but little sympathy with the subject matter of the Bill but year after jear the support increased, culminating this year in acceptance of the purport of it by the Minister of Justice, the Rt. Hon, Ernest Lapointe. By changes in the Criminal Code, intimidation of workers by their em- ployers will be made a criminal of- fence, insofar as it is constitutionally possible. In the exact words of the Code: "Any employer or his agent, who wrongfully or without lawful authority refuses to employ or dis- misses from his employment any per- son for the sole reason that such per- son is a member of a lawful trade union or of a lawful association or combination of workmen or employees formed for the purpose of advancing in a lawful manner their interests and organize for protection in the reg- ulation of wages and conditions of work or seeks by intimidation, threat to compel workmen or employ- ees to abstain from belonging to trade unions associations or com- binations to which they have a lawful right to belong or conspire with others to do these things is liable to conviction. The penalty is a fine not exceeding $100.00 or three months in jail, unless the company is a corp- oration, in which case the fine may be 11,000.00." Even yet, to make an airtight case against an employer will be a dif- ficult matter, but certainly the changes will give the workers great moral support and is, as Mr. Macken- zie King, himself, would say "A step in the right direction." improve Valley Road A deputation from the Beaver Val- ley Road Development Association met the Ai-temesia Council on Monday and brought forward the proposition of the improvement of that road for all-year traffic. The deputation was composed of Dr. R. L. Carefoot of Markdale, president of the Associa- tion, Art Norris of Markdale, G. A. McTavish and S. Sutton of Flesherton and was introduced by Alf. Down, Reeve of Flesherton. The aim was to have the County of Grey take over the road and ultimately to have it included in the Provincial highway system. A deputation from the As- sociation is to meet the County Road Committee in Owen Sound this week, and the Council appointed Mr. Robt. Purvis, Deputy-Reeve, to represent Artemesia Council and give his sup- port to the project. A. S. lurlbut Dies The death occurred at his home at Vernon, B.C., on March 30th of Asahel Sheldon Hurlbut at the age of seventy- nine years and three months. He was born at Kimberley, Ontario, the youngest son of the late John Hurlbut, one of the very earliest pion- eers of the Kimberley Valley. In his early twenties he went 'West and made his home at Moose Jaw for thirty- seven years after which he moved to Vernon in 1920 where he spent the remainder of his life. He was a member of the United Church where he had taught the Bible Class for a a great number of years and he was also a member of the church board. He will be remembered in the North Okanagan for his efforts in promoting boys' and girls' camps under the Re- ligious Education Council. Camp Hurl- but on the Okanagan Lake stands as a memorial to his years of service in that connection. He is survived by his wife, formerly Pamela Hurd, and two sons: John H. of Puerto Rico and Arthur of Peace River also three daughters, Ruth at home,' Helen (Mrs. John Banks) of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, and Clare (Mrs. W. M. Phillips), Regina, Sask. One son, George, predeceased him in 1925. His oldest brother, Horace, of Kelona and six sisters, namely, Mrs. D. Alexander of Vernon, Mrs. Hattie Dickinson of Lethbridge, Mrs. Mary McClelland, Mrs. Jud Battle and Mrs. ',W. M. Brown, all of Moose Jaw, also (continued on page 4) He had given many years of muni- cipal service, both in Saskatchewan and in Vernon, where he was an alder- man for five years. Many friends and public organizations join in ex- pressions of regret at his passing as well as respect to his memory which as one friend expressed it "Justly merits the Master's 'well done'." Interment took place from the Ver- non United Church, Dr. J. Davies officiating. The second matter which comes un der the head of progress is of very 1 survive, far-reaching importance, but is as yet in the initial stage. It has to do with the abolition of appeals to the Privy Council in Great Britain, making thereby the Supreme Court of Canada the last court of appeal. Last year the Hon. C. H. Cahan, a Conservative member for a Montreal seat and an eminent lawyer, introduced the sub- ject of the prohibition of appeals to the Privy Council. In support of his contention he made a masterly pres- entation of facts, showing that over a long period the decisions made by the Privy Council had tended to lessen the powers of the fetieral government and strengthen the power of the prov inces, thereby frustrating the intent of the fathers of confederation. At that time he was given a great deal of support but the Minister of Justice, who personally agreed with Mr. Ca- han thought that time to study the matter should be given before it was carried further. Now a whole year has passed and Mr. Cahan again introduced the Bill. At once Mr. Lapointe said that the government would take the responsi- bility of asking the Supreme Court of Canada and probability the Ju- dicial Committee of the Privy Coun- cil in London whether or not the Do- minion Parliament is competent to enact a statute prohibiting appeals. Although he had no personal doubt as to the power of Parliament in this regard, he believed there was some who had, and before proceeding far- ther with the legislation that doubt should be removed. Mr. Cahan used this significant sentence: "The more free the people of Canada are from the offieinus in- tervention in our domestic affairs by the government of the United Kingr- dom, the more readily will our people assume and fulfil the duties and re- sponsibilities which are implied in our continued membership in the British Commonwealth." It is particularly fortunate that an outstanding Conservative and imper- ialist, whose loyalty cannot be ques- .^^ ^^^ ^.^^ ^.^^ ^p^ down-heartet, tioned, is urging that Canada assume ^^^ ^^^^ .^^^^ remember things could Markdale Holds O.R.H.A. Championship For 1938-39 Markdale Juveniles defeated Troy by a 4-2 score in Owen Sound Friday, March 7th, to annex the Ontario Rural Hockey Association juvenile champ- ionship for- the season of 1938-39. Troy took the first game by a 6-4 score, only to have Markdale tie the series in the next game when they took a 4-2 verdict. The third game resulted in a 2-2 tie, leaving the issue still undecided. By winning the last game by a 4-2 score the Markdale lads proved their superiority and right to hold the championship. The Ad- vance extends its heartiest congrat- ulations to the team and its supporters in their drive to the championship. The players lined up as follows: Goal. Ronnie Metcalfe: defence, Mac Ratcliffe and Michael Sullivan: centre. Jack McGee; wings. Billy Perkins and Leonard Carefoot; alternates, Gordon Rimmer, Wibnot Brown, Jack Kinney, Stanley Wood, Clarence McCuUough. IN MEMORIAlV? •WINTERS â€" In loving memory of a dear husband and father, Charles Winters, who passed away on April 18th, 1935. •Though your stpile has gone forever. And your hand we cannot touch, "We will never lose sweet memories Of the one we loved so much. Sadly missed by wife and family. Artemesia Council Artemesia Council met on Monday, April 17th, in the council chambers at Fleshei-ton. All Council members were present and Reeve Davis presided for the meeting. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and on motion were adopted. Correspondence was received from: Hydro Electric Power Commission re- garding the lighting of the Hydro Park at Eugenia; Department of Highways approving By law No. 439, providing for Road expenditure of $8,000 for the current year. Accounts were received as follows: Dr. R. B. Murray, professional ser- vices, $25.00; M. Hammond, drugs, $1.70; County of Grey, hospitalization, $105.00; Herald Publishing Co. ad- vertisement, $1.25; account for pheu- mothorax refills, $18.00. A deputation headed by Dr. Care- foot interviewed the Council regarding the Valley Road. Whittaker-Purvis â€" That the fol- lowing accounts be passed and paid: Hammond, drugs, $1.70; County of Grey, hospitalization, $105.00; Herald Publishing Co., $1.25. Carried. Purvis-Betts â€" That the Artemesia High School Board be paid $600 a month for the remainder of the year on acount of estimates for 1939. Carried. 'Whittaker-Betts â€" That J. A. Davis and Robt. Purvis be paid for com- mittee work and that J. McLoughry be paid 25c for phone calls and also Mr. Whittaker 45c for phone calls. Carried. McLoughry-'Whittaker â€" That the Road Superintendent's voucher show- ing $129.i)0 be passed and amounts paid. Carried. Council adjourned. Richard Moy Passes Mr. Richard Hoy, one of Flesher- ton's oldest citizens, died at his home here Tuesday morning at the advanced age of eighty-eight years and eleven months. Deceased had not been en- joying good health for the past two years, but lately had been feeling considerably improved. The funeral is taking place this Thursday after- noon when sei-vice will be held at his late residence at four o'clock p.m., interment to take place in Flesherton Cemetery. iUrs. John Wilkinson be worse. Yon might he working for your board and lose your appetite. Riverview Men Set An Example To Europe (By Riverview Correspondent) When it comes to reaching satis- factory agreements, we have in this vicinity two young farmers who have what it takes.. We believe that even differences in Europe might be settled if the same spirit was applied. One purchased two good cows from the other. The following day one animal was sick and a few days later died from indigestion. Did they lay off their coats 'or go to law to prove which should stand the loss? No, not these two, who we might proudly call modern. The seller refused to ac- cept the payment, thinking that the cow may have been affected before it left his premises. The buyer, be- lieving that the long walk and change of feed had been the cause, would not accept the refund unless the seller would agree to take a calf to offset part of the payment. In these days when selfishness and greed are apparent on many sides, it is reassuring to see that the Golden Rule isn't forgotten.â€" Dundalk Herald. They May Find It Differeht .\eeording to press despatches five young Kitchener residents are leavrnj; to take positions in Nazi Germany. It is said they will receive $500 plu.s their jobs when they arrive in that country, where manpower is scarceâ€" except" in the army. Human nature is a funny thing, but we believe the Kitchener youths will be in for a severe jolt' before they have spent much time in the Reich. The first thing they will have to learn is to keep their mouths shut if they value their lives or personal freedom â€" and that is a hard job for former resi- dents of a democracy where free speech is used and sometimes abused. COACHES ON ROYAL TRAIN TO BE OF MANY COLORS Color schemes of the Royal train to be used during the visit of the King and Queen throughout Canada are under insection and consideration at the Canadian Pacific Railway's Angus shops at Montreal, it was learned just recently. Two cars which make up the twelve- ;ar Royal train have been painted a royal blue, with trimmings of silver and silver maple leaves. Ten other ?ars remain to be painted, while rail- way officials await definite instruc- tions from the official committee in Ottawa. The present decorations are not of- ficial, and it was believed that there had been suggestions that the train be painted some shade of maroon or red. The two ears already painted are said to be the coaches to be used by the King and Queen. Mrs. John 'Wilkinson of Portlaw passed away at her home Tuesday morning of this week following a stroke suffered on Friday last, at the age of sixty-seven years. Two years ago she took the first stroke but had recovered to almost her usual health. The funeral will take place this Thursday afternoon with service at 1.30 p.m., interment to be made in Flesherton Cemetery. The late Mrs. Wilkinson was boi-a near Toronto and came to Eugenia with her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. George Turner, who had emi- grated to Canada from Lincolnshire, England. About forty-eight years ago she was united in marriage to Mr. John Wilkinson, who is left to mourn a devoted wife and companion, besides a family of four sons and five daughters: Charles at Duncan, .Mrs. E. Russell (Edna) of Rock Mills, Albert of Artemesia, Mrs. H. Parkin (Alice) of Bognor, James at home, Mrs. Howard Fenwick (Olive) of Max- well George of Artemesia, Mrs. Ross Breadner (Florence) of Walters Falls and Mrs. Earl Plummer ('Wilda) of Red Wing. She also leaves four sis- ters and two brothers: Mrs. Hugh Fiddis, Mrs. Chas. Wilkinson, Mrs. Herb. Neil, Misss Alice Turner and Charles Turner, all of Heathcote. Deceased had been a resident of Artemesia for forty-three years and resided at Red Wing for seventeen years, returning to the farm at Port- law one year ago. She was an Ang- lican in religion and was a member of St. Mary's Church, Maxwell. The sympathy of a wide circle of friends is extended to Mr. Wilkinson and family in their loss. TALBOTâ€" ALCOX The United Church, Markdale, was the scene of a quiet wedding Tuesday, April 12th, when Velma, only daugh- ter of Mr. 'and Mrs. Delbert J. Alcox of Markdale, became the bride of Mr. John 'William Talbot of Proton Sta- tion, son of Mr. William G. Talbot. Rev. S. E. Annis performed the cere- mony. The marriage was witnessed by Miss Helen Moore and Mr. George Moore of Proton Station. 35 YEARS SINCE OSPREY COUNCIL LAST ME T AT M cINTYRE (By Mclntyre Correspondent)) The Osprey Council meeting was held at the home of B. McLean on Saturday, April 8th, at two o'clock. The last Council meeting that was held in Mclntyre. according to records, was in McLean's Hall on March 7th, 1903 â€" thirty-five years ago. The last meeting at which to\vnship business was done was on May 27th. 1903, when a report was presented by the as- sessment committee on the 1903 as- sessment roll. The members who composed the Council at that time were: Samuel Taylor, Reeve; Edward Norman,. Fred Brownlee, David B. 'Winters and D. W. Clinton, Councillors. It might be noted that at the last mentioned meeting, Mr. Edward Nor- man was appointed Reeve pro tem on account of the absence of Mr. Taylor through illness. At the next meeting which was held at Maxwell, Mr. Tay- lor's resignation was tendered and ac- cepted, whereupon an election was held and Mr. John Hudson (father of our present councillor, Mr. John Hud- son) was elected aa Reeve. A motion was passed at Feversham on February 6th, 1904, authorizing the holding of the next regular meet- ing at Mclntyre on February 28th, 1904, but for some unexplained rea- son it was held at Singhampton. The last meeting tBht was held at Badgeros was on Jnn^ 25th, 1,904. and the last, meetinsr held at Rob Roy was .•\ugust 8. 1904. â€" ^Dundalk Herald. The wise and resolute man will rise parlv. MMMMiHiii