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Wednesday, June 14, 1939 THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE . f THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE Published on Collingwood Street, Flesherton, Wednesday of each week. Circulation over 1,000. Price in Canada |2.00 per year, when paid in advance |1.50; in U. S. A. f2.60 per year^ when paid in advance $2.00. F. J. THUKSTON. Editor VICTORIA CORNERS Mr. and Mrs. Milton Bannon accom- panifd Mr. and Mrs. Wes Devcr to Dundas and Hiuiiilton to see the King and Queen. They then journeyed to Niujfara Falls, where they again vieweil Their Majesties and enjoyed the celebration. They spent the next day sight-seeing. The Proton Township Sunday School convention will bo held at Inistiogc church on Monday, June lltth. Ses- sions at 2 j).m. and 7.30 p.m. The main speaker of the day is Miss Nellie Lewis of Toronto with other local speakers. Supper served at 5.30. All interested in Sunday School work are welcome. On Wednesday afternoon the ladies The ROYAL VISIT Uy S. J. UORNAN. C.W.N.A. KeprcsenUtive on the Press i'ilot Train l"\)iirth Release Covering the Visit of Their Majesties at the Pacific Coast return throuj^'h' Western Canada and Northern and Western Ontario Before dealing with reception of the Royal party at Victoria, I wish to refer back to my notes where I over- looked mention of Kamloops, B.C., where the city and surrounding com- munity .staged a very splendid greet- ing for Their Britannic Majesties, The station was transformed by a galaxy of flags and bunting, while the receiving stand was brightly ill- uminated. It was difficult to see or estimate the number of citizens gath- ered at this point, owing to the back- ground being in darkness, while the foreground and brightly lighted. As the pilot train moved away, we tuned in the Royal reception on the radio of the Press Club car and it was certainly a great demonstration of loyalty. of the W.A. met at the home oi Mrs. I Allen Montgomery, with about twenty ^^**'' * ^lelightful voyage from Van- members present. The meeting opened louver, the both steamers reached Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia, and the most westerly point of the Royal tour. At Victoria Their Majesties had crossed Canada from coast to coast and had been greeted by vociferous acclaim all along the route. At Victoria the King and Queen were as far from Ottawa, the capital of Canada, as Ottawa is from London, England. Having arrived in Victoria about thirty minutes ahead of the Royal Yacht, I had just got located in the beautiful C.P.R. Hotel, The Empress, when the Royal steam- er was entering the harbor. Here was a sight and a greeting which is be- yond description. The city and espec- ially the Parliament Buildings and the Empress Hotel, were silhouetted in bright lights, while every type ;of steamer nearby screamed a welcome on their horns and whistles. Pro- ceeded by two destroyers of the Royal Canadian Navy and followed by an- other two, the entry to Victoria was a real naval greeting to Our Sailor King and his delightfully charming Queen. The Royal party drove to Government House and were the guests of iLieutenant-Govemor and Mrs. Hamber during their visit to the city. Tuesday was a beautiful day; weather and all functions were en- joyable. The picture at the steps of the Parliament Buildings lent much color to a historic occasion. The Gov- ernment lunch at the Empress hotel was a regal affair. The hotel was bathed in flowers, all produced in the gardens of the C.P.R. for the occasion. At this luncheon His Majesty delivered a short address which was broadcast throughout most of the world by the CBC hook-up. The most colorful af- fair was the presentation of the King's Color to the Royal Navy, Pacific sec- tion. This took place on Beacon Hill. Here ia a natural beauty spot which is surrounded by huge hills and these hills were i)acked by some 75,000 child- len and adults, while the adjoining roads and buildings were a mass of humanity, all waving flags and cheer- ing. His Majesty, dressed in his nav- al uniform as Admiral of tho Fleet, left an impression which will long live in the memory of all who witnessed the ceremony. The presentation was l)rece<led by a nhort religious service at which the color was dedicated by If-ading representatives of the Pro- testant denominations. After the pre- sentation was complete Their Majes- ties walked across the rond to a snlut- with the hymn "He Leadeth Me," after which the president, Mrs. Oscar Pat- terson, gave a short account of the author's life and why the hymn was written. Roll call was answered in a mo^ appropriate manner for this flowery month of June â€" by the flower liked best. We would advise seed men and horticulturists to have sweet peas, lilies and roses on hand to supply the demand of the majority. Mrs. Russell Patterson read an ex- planation of the Scripture reading. Mrs. Copeland gave an account of the 32nd W.C.T.U. convention. Mrs. M. Nichol gave a short and very comfort- ing reading entitled "Winning Out," and Mrs. Ferris gave the missionary reading "Women of Korea." The birthday gifts were then distributed and verses and thanks given. Letters of thanks from shut-ins for remem- brances by the Society were read. Business followed, principally plann- ing the supper for the Sunday School convention to be held at Inistioge on Monday next, June 19th, also some plans for the garden party. Rev. G. Prosser gave a lecture at Inistioge Thursday evening on the play "Ben Hur," accompanied by lantern slides. ORANGE VALLEY Mrs. Leslie Boyd of Blantyre and Miss Morrison of Walters Falls visited their sister, Mrs. Gordon Hill, this past week. Mr. David Mitchell of Schomberg was a caller with Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Littlejohns. Mr. John Eagles spent the past week with his son, Frank, at Springhill, assisting him to remodel his house and making additions. Mrs. Chas. Gilchrist was at Chats- worth last Wednesday attending the wedding of Miss Grace Hudson. A number from our line attended a play and dance in Kimberley last Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hill spent a day in Toronto recently. The tail of the comet always points away from the sun. WATCH REPAIRING PRICES REASONABLE E. I. Holley Located abnvo Bank of Commerce TORONTO St. FLESHF.RTON Hardware and Spring NEEDS C. C. M. RAMBLER BICYCLES Sturdy, Ea«y-Running, Single Piece Hanger, Coaster Brake. Tires, Tubes and Parts SCREEN DOORS, WINDOW SCREENS, SCREEN I WIRE, COMRINATION DOORS, DOOR SPRINGS, HINGES and CATCHES. SHERWIN-WILLIAMS PAINTS & ENAMELS Electric Hot Plates, Grills and Toasters Coleman Gas Stoves All Make Summer Cooking Easier WIRE FENCE, vSTAPLES and BRACE WIRE Frank W. Duncan -:• 'PHONE 54 ing stand and the King stood at the salute, while the Naval contingents present marched past. Her Majesty was dressed in a light mauve colored ankle length gown with large hat, which was in matching color and turned up off her face. She carried a large bouquet of orchids. After the march past the King inspected the guard and veterans and spent fifteen minutes talking with a number of them. Truly they came, they saw and they conquered. Victoria took the King Queen to their hearts in all sincerity. Resting at Government House during the remainder of that evening, Thetr Majesties witnessed a most elaborate display of fireworks. This display was augmented by a very fine gesture from the shores of the State of Wash- ington, where our American cousins held a fireworks display. Departing from Victoria on Wednesday morning, the vicinity of Ogden dock was thronged with 50,000 citizens desiring to catch a last glimpse of their beloved Sovereign and his charming Consort. The Royal Steamer "Pmce Robert" of the Canadian National Steamships Line, made a record trip, owing to a slight delay of twenty-five minutes in departure. Leaving Vancouver, the Royal party drove to New Westmins- ter, where a glamorous welcome was accorded. At Chilliwack in the after- noon, the King and Queen received another vociferous greeting. At this beautiful little city there was a short stop and His Worship, Mayor Charles A. Barber and Mrs. Barber, were pre- sented to Their Majesties. Mayor Barber then presented a number of other prominent citizens. Travelling along the east bank of the Fraser River towards Jasper Park Lodge, in the beautiful National Park at Jasper, the Royal train made a stop at Mount Robson on Thursday morning to view this, the highest mountain, but nature had draped the huge peak in clouds and its exquisite grandeur could not be seen. At Jasper, the famous beau- ty spot in the rockies developed by the Canadian National Railways, was to be a rest day for Their Majesties and suite, as well as the members of the Pilot train. The King and Queen were taken to Outlook Cabin on the banks of the lake and here the Royal Stand- ard was hoisted for the first time it ever flew over a log cabin. In this log cabin Their Majesties were alone to enjoy an experience they seldom, if ever, get. Soon after the arrival of Their Majesties at the cabin, they de- cided to go out and after a short drive they both walked some miles for exercise. During the early afternoon the King and Queen and some members of their suite drove to Mount Edith Cavell. On this trip there were about thirty of the Pilot train party, composed of writers and photographers, and it was a most impressive sight. I have never had such a deep emotion as when I walked to the foot of the huge glacier. All in all, the day at Jasper was an event of a life-time. On the way back to the Lodge some of the press party and photographers saw a cow moose and decided to get out and take pic- tures, but their venture was short- lived for the monster charged at them and they all ran for .safety. The reason for the resentment of the ani- mal was discovered shortly. Several members of its family were nearby and they were just infants. Bear is plentiful around here but harmless if not disturbed. Kdmonton weather was real King's type. As the train pulled into the htation it was evident that the Alberta caiiital was in a gala attire, One out- standing feature was Portage Avenue, after to-<lay to be known as King's Way, ha<l two miles of stands erected on each side and it was a wonderful sight packed with 30,000 school child- ren and another 50,000 adults. Leaving Edmonton we next passed through Biggar, Sask., where a very fine display of loyalty was evident. The Pilot train made a very short stop, but the Royal train was given a rousing reception, Their Majesties commanded the train to stop in that vicinity and they went for a walk. Watrous, the location of the new 50,000-watt C.B.C. sUtion CKB, was a magnificent sight. The populace from the surrounding communities were gathered in thousands and gave a glorious account of themselves by prolonged cheering and flag waving. Touchwood had a great display of love and affection for their gracious Sovereigns. The crowds lined along the railway and espwially at the sta- tion and were jubilant. Melville, the focal point for many communities around, including the pro. gressive city of Yorkton, was a dense mass of humanity when the press train arrived. Here we remained for the night and it gave an opportunity to use the train telephones. I was de- lighted to have a conversation on the telephone with my wife and family at Alameda. Melville was illuminated and decorated in a real glorious man- ner and the enthusiasm was so keen that the crowds broke the police lines and swarmed around the press train far into the wee small hours of Sun- day morning, I am informed. The town was a seething mass. There were people gathered at Melville from as far north as Hudson Bay Junction to as far south as Oxbow and Estevan. Sunday morning, by Royal com- mand, Their Majesties attended a special service in the United Church of Canada at Portage la Prairie, arriving in Winnipeg shortly after 11 a,m. I had a walk around the Union Station and there found that the sol- dier patients from Deer Lodge Hos- pital had been brought to the station by special order from Ottawa. (This item was missed by some error on the westward trip). They there awaited Their Majesties' arrival. Only the patients of the hospital with the ofTle. ials and a few provincial dignitaries were present. While in Winnipeg both trains were given attention, an<J when they left for the long run to Sudbury, they were shining and fully serviced. It is worthy of mention that the railwaymen at all points were well drilled and not a moment was lost. TIT-BITS. The Pilot train carries 25 members of the R.C.M.P. under the command of Major (Superintendent) Kemp of Ottawa. We have also In- spector Canning of Scotland Yard. Walter Scott Thompson, chairman of the Press Sub-committee, is along and it was he, with his world wide experience, who planned this train and all its details. There has not been one hitch as yet and the heav- iest part of the trip is over. Walter has with him his own picked staff of assistants. Only three tickets were available for the Canadian writers to attend the much publicised garden party to be given in honor of Their Majesties hy Sir Ronald and Lady Lindsay, at the British Embassy in Washington, D.C. Twenty names were placed in a hat in order to pick those who were to attend and believe it or not the C.W.N.A. was the first name drawn. American writers claim that at least 50,000 applications were received for invitations to ths func- tion. Only 1,300 virill be present. It takes place on Thursday afternoon. At Ridditt, Man., on Sunday, we .witnessed a very lovely sight. Here a large gathering was present and all' from some considerable distance. Amongst this crowd there were 110 pupils from Cecelia Jeffrey Presby- terian Indian School, along with their teachers. The school had its band along and rendered several very pleasing selections. The school is lo- cated at Keewatin, Ont, Sioux Lookout had another large gathering. At this point we were running about an hour behind time. Sudbury presented a wonderful sight. 16,000 school children were gathered and greeted Their Majesties with singing. In all there were 100,- 000 persons in this city gathered from many points in Northern Ontario. The crowd included 800 Mayors, Reeves and Councillors from the com- munities mentioned. While awaiting the Royal party a little lad called Kenneth Webster was asked his op- inion of the glorious sight he was witnessing and his main impression was the motor cycle police, who were patrolling the streets and later acted as escorts for Their Majesties and party. He, incidentally, said "Hello" to his dad over the radio. By special arrangement Their Maj- esties and a select party were taken down the International Nickel (Frood Mine) to a depth of 2,800 feet. Dressed in oil skin covers, the party spent nearly one hour in the mine and vicinity. Some of the expressions hear<l at Sudbury: "My, oh my, isn't she loved; really more lovely than I ever dreamed," "I thought the news- papers had gone nuts on the Queen, but they only told half the truth; she is indeed grand." And so on. Toronto gave the King and Queen another great acclaim; the thirty minute stop at the Queen City was informal. However, many thousands of citizens made it a point to be in the vicinity of the Union Station to greet Their Majesties. In spite of all that the police could do the crowd broke the lines and swarmed around the Royal car and were rewarded with a gracious reception by both Their Majesties. En route to Toronto at a farming community where the Royal train halted to be serviced, a sturdy farmer shouted 'Hi-ya, King," to which His Majesty replied, "I'm fine. How are you A Free Trip ? '4 ? ? ? X I ? ? •I- V T I '4 When you are coming to town bring your can of cream with you, and deliver it to us, the extra money we pay for cream delivered to the creamery will, on an average, pay for your gas and oil. The money is paid to you without much delay. We would advise delivering your cream twice weekly to the Creamery during hot weather. The ludky winner of the Creamery prize last week was: Mr. Lloyd Talbot, who secured $3.96 over and above the price of his cream nDarketed that day. We are forced to limit the prize to the winners of first and second tickets drawn. We still have ample storage for your meat, whether by the pound or by the box. Call and enquire about this convenience. Creamery open Wednesday and Saturday nights Flesherton Creamery & Produce Co. Phone 66 Chas. Goddard, Manager ^^♦^♦♦♦♦^^^â-ºâ™¦â™¦â™¦><*<M>*J^^^ ">•• Guelph rendered a good account fit itself and community by ttirning out in thousands; the schedided stop at this city was extended considernbly as the King and Queen walked about amongst the veterans and talked with scores of them. Prime Minister Mac- kenzie King did a magnanimous thing when he called especially for Col. Geo. Drew, leader of the Conservative op- position in the Ontario Legislature, and had him again presented to Their Majesties. Colonel Drew was taken by surprise and the surprise was quite evident in his manner, but he soon became cool and collected and chatted with both the King and Queen. Kitchener, Stratford, St. Mary's, Glen- coe and London were all repetitions of what has been taking place throughout western Ontario. Wednesday we passed through Ing- ersoU, after spending the night at London.. At this point, also at Wood- stock, Paris Junction, Brantford and Hamilton, the loyalty and affection displayed for Their Majesties was colossal. As I bring this story to a close as we approach Niagara Palls, I have been deeply impressed with the fervor and exhileration which the loyal province of Ontario has display- ed towards our Sovereigns. Tit-Bits; Her Majesty expressed last a desire to bring her two daugh- ters to Canada to see this beautiful country; she stated that she would like to be along with them, and she selected the month of June for the visit. I stopped off the royal press train for a few hours in Toronto and while there I was the target for nu- merous questions. All I could say, and it was said in all sincerity, the entire trip has been a grand, glorious and triumphal one which will long remain in the memory of the 3,500,000 citizens who have already seen Their Majesties this far. The King has broken every known regulation which usually governs the appearance of His Majesty in public; he has walked away from the guards which were to protect his person and that of his beloved and charming Consort; he has shaken hands with ten times as many of the ordinary people as he has with those officially presented to him; in fact, both Their Majesties hav« completely won the entire populace, of all parts, by their very democratic, et aristocratic, bearing. Niagara Falls; The reception here was just like the falls, it was terrific; the influx of visitors from the U.S.A. added to many thousands from all over this comer of Ontario, made a great impression. The visit here was very pleasant in spite of a most rid- iculous display of police precautions. The General Brock hotel was taken over by the police fully an hour before Their Majesties and en tourage ar- rived; it was utterly impossible to get anything to eat, either in or out of the hotel, and guests and others were jostled and ordered around as if they were non-British subjects. Pre- caution is better than cure, but the use of a little judgement would make the problem much easier for all con- cerned. Added to the tremendous clamor of the huge crowd was the stupendous roar of the falls as the King and Queen stepped out on the balcony of the hotel. Later tonight the water falls will be illuminated and this will be a sight for those who have not previously enjoyed the same. It was noticeable that there were very few flags displayed on the American side, but this will be corrected later. I fully expect. Now, or the United States. The western provinces report the need of rain to keep the crops grow- ing in the warm weather. 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