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• Vol. 58; No. 48 FLESHERTOX. WEDXESDAY. APRIL 26, 1939 VV. H. THURSTON & SON\ Proprietor! Baptist AoDiversary The fifty-seventh anniversary of , the Flesherton Baptist Church will be held on Sunday, May 7th, when the Rev. L. F. Kipp^ B.A., of Toronto will be the special speaker. Mr Kipp is well known in this district as he was at OBe time pastor of Flesherton and Rock Mills Baptist churches and is now editor of the Canadian Bap- tist. The choir will furnish special music assisted by Mr. Roy Langford, trombone instrumentalist and vocalist. Rev. F. Ashton, pastor, will be in charge of the services, in the morning at eleven o'clock and the evening at seven. A Thankoffering will be taken at all services during the day. In the afternoon at three o'clock, the Rev. Mr. Kipp has promised a mes- sage to the Rock Mills congregation where he hopes to meet many old friends. A cordial invitation is ex- tended to all non-church goers to at- tend these services. Mrs. Foster Heron There passed away at her home in Ogema, Saskatchewan, on March 9th, Mrs. Foster Heron^ widow of the late Richard Foster Heron who predeceas- ed her by twenty-six years. The late Mrs. Heron was formerly Keziah Kemahan and was bo<Ti near Feversham in 1857. In 1884 she was married to Richard Foster Hevon, rlso of Feversham, and for several years they resided near Ma.xwell. In 1'j06 Mr. and Mrs. Heron moved with their family to Saskatchewan, and lived for a year at McTaggart before taking up residence at Ogema. Those left to mourn her loss are: her eldest son, Clarence, and three daughters, Eva (Mrs. Harry Hartley), Clara (Mrs. Ernest Hartley) and Miss Etta Heron, all of Ogema. Her younger son^ Ernest, died in F'rance in 1917. Two sisters also survive, Mrs. Wm. Scutt of Maxwell and Mrs. W. L. Hudson of Lethbridge, Alta. DANCE THIS FRIDAY NIGHT Again Harry Parker and his "Swing Band'' of Owen Sound will provide music for a dance to be held in the Fraternity Hall this Friday evening, April 28th, from 9.30 p.m. to 1.30 am. Admission, 35c; lunch extra. SEE NEXT WEEK'S PAPER REGARDING SPECLVL CONTEST Watch the next issue of The Ad- vance for particulars of the big con- test being sponsored by the Flesher- ton Business Men. Contest starts on Monday, May 1st, 1939. Spring Specials FLOOR COVERINGS LINOLEUM. 4 yds wide, .... per run yard $3.60 COXGOLEUM, 3 yds. wide, .... per run yard $1.95 VELFELT or FELTOL, 3 yds. wide, run yd. $1.50 OILCLOTH. 2 yds. wide, per run yard 96c REXOLEUM, 2 yds. wide, per run yard 65c REX-FELT. 2 yds. wide, per run yard 50c Rug Prices to C<Mnpete with Mail Order Houses CHESTERFIELD SUITES Special Modernistic 3-piece Repp covered suite $59.95 2-piece Suite Corded Plush, free wheeling at $89.95 2-piece Suite Jorquand Plush Wine, Green Chair $84.00 BEDDING Spring Filled Mattresses $9.95 up Felt Mattresses $5.95 up Springs $5.25 up SPECIAL PRICES ON WALLPAPER STUDIO COUCHES Repp covered Davenport style $27.50 Repp Homespun Studio, spring - filled cushions, back, arms and wardrobe. $37.50 Figaired Vclour Studio and Chair, spring-filled cushions, back, chror.:e arms and wardrdbe. two pieces $59.95 BENNETT & RICHARDS Phone 78, Flesherton BEDROOM SUITE 3-piece Birch Walnut Suite, Bird's-eye maple overlap, modern swing mirror on vanity, $54.00 BLINDS Paper 15c Washable Paper 49c Other Blinds at 79c 95c, $1.15, $1.40 BELL & BENNETT Phone 41 Duriiam WE DELIVER Funeral Chapel DIGNIFIED AND SYMPATHFTIC PERSONAL SERVICE Wbethei c fOU PAY LESS THAN $100.00 For Complete Funeral 1 f Hon NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR THE USE OF OUR CHAPEL BATES & MADDOCKS 124 Avenue RoAd, TORONTO Night or nay Thone KInirsdale 4344-S4 5« Parliament Hill Preparing for King (By Agnes C. Macohail. MJ*.) For a long time we have been hear- ing and reading of the visit of Their Majesties, King George M and Queen Elizabeth, to Canada and the United States in May. In the last week the details of their four day visit to Ottawa have been published in detail, when and where they would dine, the routes over which they would travel when the National Monument would be unveiled^ when the comer stone of the new Supreme Court building would be laid by the Queen, and on and on. But it was not until I received the official invitation to dinner, where all members and senators and their wives (no mention of husbands!) will have the great honor of meeting Their Ma- jesties, that I really realized that Canada's King and Queen would be with us in three weeks. The terrible uncertainity of the Eu- ropean situation gave many of us a feeling that the visit might never come off and, with all this talk of German submarines off the coast of Labrador and the rumor of one ap- pearing even in Halifax harbor, and the Dictator's fleet playing in the waters off the coast of Spain, that the visit probably shouldn't come off. However, Hitler's birthday has got. ten over our heads without the powers handing him Europe on a silver plat- ter, and Roosevelt has spoken wisely and decisively, so possibly we are in for a spell of quiet. But in my hand I hold an imposing card of invitation, bearing a gold crest and reading: To have the honor to meet THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN (CREST) HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT in Canada request the honor of the company of Miss Macphail, M.P., at Dinner at the Chateau Laurier, Ottawa, on Thursday, May ISth, 1939, at 7.30 p.m. (D.S.T.) .An early reply is requested to the Under Secretary of State. Ottawa. Evening Dress Decorations Now^ the a\vful problem confi-onts us (By us I mean the women,) what sort of dress should we wear? Are there certain regulations regarding the dress to be worn? And, if so, who is to tell us of them? -And how do I get my decorations from the safety vault in Flesherton? Only the owner can use the keys to the safety box and the Bank is so particular that you have to go with the manager to see the box locked away and sign a statement as to the exact time it was done, even though there is noth- ing more valuable in the safety de- posit box than insurance policies. Anyhow, these decorations must be gx>tten somehow. I have never worn them before and never expect to wear them again. This horrid infection in my ears and throat has left me so limp that I conserve my energy for the everyday tasks and these extra- ordinary social events in May. Thx-ee knotty Canadian problems oc- cupied the attention of Parliament and the public this week. From the West there is rolling up a mighty protest, from the farmers and the business people of the Prairies, against the sixty cent wheat pro. posed by the federal government. It means tragic times for Western Can- ada, since sixty cents is the price at the head of the Lakes for No. I Hard. When the fi-eight is taken off and the price lowered with every grade, much less than the cost of production will be left for the farmers. A delegation representative of the prairie provinces arrived in Ottawa today to protest to the government. All members and senators ai-e hav- ing solicitation* made to them on he- half of refugee*, particularly from those countries which the dictators have recently swallowed. Some ref- v^ees are Jewish, others are Christian anti-Naii and anti.Fescist. both Cath- olic and Protestant. The government has not had a liberal policy with re- gard to those stricken people, although through Mr. F. C. Blair, the Director of Immigration, on whose recommend- ation apparently the Minister, the Honourable Mr. Crerar, always acts, quite a number of highly educated or skilled people have been quietly admitted. But so few compared to the awful need. (Continnwl on Pae« 41 Eugenia's Grand Old Mao Has Passed On (by our Eugenia Currespondenc) One of the pioneer residents of Grey County and Eugenia's grand old man, in the person of Mr. .Adam Smith, passed away to life eternal Thursday morning about 9.15 o'clock. He was bom in Caledon East on March 19th, 1843, and was the last surviving member of a family of twelve of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Smith. He often recalled that his father had been present with General Brock in the Battle of Queenston Heights. Although in his 97th year, the late Mr. Smith had been enjoying his usual good health and was able t.i attend to his daily chores until stricken with the 'flu on the Tuesday prior to his death. In spite of the doctor's aid and all the tender care given him. death conquered all The deceased was a highly respected cit- izen and his passing is regretted b.- many. When a young man he learned the blacksmith trade and was employed many years with the late John Heard of Flesherton. Later he went into business for himself, and moved to Eugenia in 1876. His old shop still stands on the corner near the Post Office. It stands as a reminder of the days when he worked hard at h;s business. In 1880 he was married to Miss Kate J. Williams of Lindsay. Together they have journeyed along life's highways bearing its trials and trouble with Christian fortitude. Nine years ago they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. By the blessed union six children were born, namely: Emerson, killed in action in France. Fred, who died in Swtzerland on his way back from a German prison camp during the Great War. and Charles, who was drowned in the Eugenia Hydro Lake. Three daughters survive ilso. Georgine, at home, Evelena (Mrs. Well Graham) of Eugenia and Daisy (Mrs ,W. E. Morgan) of Flesherton. The late Mr. Smith was a member of the former Methodist Church. Owing to delicate health of the pa.«t few years, he had been prevented from attending the services but. neverthe- less, he retained the Christian faith, which was shown in his actions, as re- turning thanks for his food. etc. Besides his sorrowing wife and his daughters, he leaves to mourn his loss wo granddaughters and one grandson, Mrs. Neil MacDonald (nee Phyllis jrahani) of the Sth line, Mrs. Glen MacDonald (nee Patricia Morgan) of Chatsworth and Mr. Douglas Morgan of Flesherton and one great grand- ; daughter, little Jacqueline MacDon- ald of Chatsworth. He also leaves one brother-in-law. Mr. .\ndrew Bates of Toronto. The funeral, which was held on Sat- urday afternoon, was largely atteiided .After a short service at his late residence the i-eraains were taken t.i the United Church where Rev. Stanley Elliott conducted the service. T\vo hymns were rendered "Breathe on me Breath of God" and "The Home .if the Soul." Rev. Elliott took as his text "I liave fought a good fight, etc." and made contrast with the life of Paul and that of the deceased as to the good fight each had fought He spoke of Mr. Smith's preparedness to die and his readiness to go at God's summons. His life work was finish- j ed; he had attaineii such a great age; he had obtained the crown. The closing hymn was ".-Vbide With Me" after which all filed by the casket to take a last look at the deceased, who lay as in peaceful slumber. The remains were taken to Flesherton Cemetery where interment was made The pallbearers were Messrs Ernie Proctor. Roy MacMillan. Russel Park. Jobs Cairns, Ray Genoe and John Wilson. The floral tributes expressing love and sympathy were as follows: Pillow from wife and daughters; Sprays fr»m. The GrandchildeH. Mr. and Mrs. R. Smith and family of Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Williams. Mr. and Mrs. C Vine. Friends and Neighbors. Mrs. Wilson and the MacMillan fam- ily and Mr. and Mrs. C. Martin and family; Cut Flowers from Fleshertorr friends, Dr, and Mrs. H. N. Wilkin- son and Mr. and Mrs R. F. Sawdy. Friends from a distance who at- tended the funeral were: Mr. E. L Williams and Dr. H. N. Wilkinson (Mrs. Smith's brother and nephew^ of Toronto; Mrs. Chas Vino (Mrs. Smith's niece) and Mr. Vine of Port Credit: Mr. and Mrs. Glen MacD'Vi- ald of Chatsw'->rth and Messrs. Fred and Charles Poland of Vandoleur. To the wife and daughters and Mrs. John Wilkinson Mrs. John Wilkinson, resident of -Artemesia, who passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 18th, was laid to rest in the mortuary chapei, Flesherton Cemetery, on Friday af- ternoon and was largely attended by sympathizing friends who came to pay their last respects to the deceased. The service was held at her late kome and was conducted by Rev. I.ancaster of the .Anglican Church, Maxwell, who spoke words of com- fort to the family, taking his mes- sage from 1st Corinthians, Chapter 15. He was assisted by Rev. Elliott of Maxwell United Church. During the service Mrs. Wm. Little, Mrs. Shear- down and Mrs. Florence Lyons rend, ered "W'ill the Circle be Unbroken?" and also assisted with the hymns, •'Lead Kindly Light" and "Thy Will Be Done." Beautiful floral tributes surrounded the casket and consisted of: a pillow from Husband and Family; sprays from the Grandchildren;. Mrs. Emily Neil; Mr. Chas. and Miss Olive Turn- er; and Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Turner; and a wreath from Mr. and Mrs. C. Wilkinson. The flower bearers were: Mrs. G. C. Wilkinson. Mrs. Fred Wilkinscn. Mrs. Gordon Risk, Miss Hazel Wilk- inson, Mrs. Roy Lyons and Miss Mary Sheardown. The pallbearers were: Messrs. Charles, .Albert, James and George Wilkinson, sons, and Messr« John J. and George C. Wilkir.soi:. nephews. Friends from a distance w'r.n at- tended the funeral were: Mrs. Huirh Fiddis and sons, William and Wesley. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wodehouse, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wilkinson. Mr. Joh;i J. Wilkinson. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wilkinson, Mrs. Emily Neil and son, Dalton, Mrs. Gordon Risk, and Mr. Chas. and Miss .\lice Turner, all of Heathcote. Messrs. Russel Gould and John Plummer of Redwing. Mi-. C. Turner and daughter. Hazel, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Turner and Mr. Victor McKenzie of Eugenia. Halfjioliday The summer half holidays are with us again. Commencing the first Thursday of next month Flesherton stores and places of business will close at twelve o'clock noon through- out the summer months. However, to off-set this holiday, the various bus- iness places will remain open Wed- nesday nights during the months the holidays are in force. Met Council A deputation from the Beaver Val- ley Road Development Association met Grey County Council on Friday to request they lend ther support to a movement for the improvement of the Valley Road. Dr. R. L. Carefoot of Markdale, president of the Assoc- iation, addressed the Council, follow- ing a resolution introduced by Reeve A. Down of Flesherton, that the Road Committee should deputize the On- tario Department of Highways for assistance in improving the Valley Road from Flesherton to the Hydro Electric Eugenia plant. Dr. Carefoot stressed the point that the road is an excellent one for winter travel and that the past winter the road waa not blocked at any time. It would become an important all-year motor road and apart altogether from its usefulness would attract tourists. It was the intention of the .Assoc- iation to interest the Provincial gov- ernment and the Hydro Electric Pow- er Commission in improving this piece of road as it is impossible for the Township of Artemesia to keep it in the proper condition for motor travel, as it is very narrow and rough in several places. After considerable discussion the Council decided to accede to the re- quest of the delegation, and at the same time made it clear that their action did not involve any financial outlay on their part. I other sorrewing relatives of the de- : ceased w^e extend our deep sympathy. They mourn for one they dearly loved For one they could not save; ' Beloved in life and mourned in death Remembered in the grave. \ happy hours they once enjoyed! How sweet their memory still! But death has left a loneliness The world can never fill. Mrs. D. Stephens Following a long illness from an asthmatic trouble, Mrs. Dougrald Ste_ phens died at the family home, a mile west of Feversham, on Saturday, .\pril Sth, aged sixty years. The late Mrs. Stephens was before her marriage Mary Jane Stephens, a daughter of the late Richard Stephens and Catherine McEwen and was bom on the Manitoulin Island near Gore Bay. Since her marriage to Mr. D. Stephens she has made her home in Osprey. She w^as a member of the Baptist Church at Maple Grove in which she was an active worker. Besides her husband she is mourn- ed by four sons: Thomas. Lloyd, John and William, all at home. There are two brothers and three sisters also surviving: Thomas Stephens of Otter Lake. Richard Stephens of Toronto, Mrs. John Barker of N'ew Lowell. Mrs. Richard Deering and Mrs. Charles Deering of Toronto. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon, April llth, the service being held in the Presbyterian Church in Feversham with Rev. K. Cutler of- ficiating. 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