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®hje /kslj^trlim 'Mt^nnu. VOL. 19; NO. 11 FLESHERTON, WEDNESDAY, AL'GL'ST 16, 1939 VV. H. THURSTON & SON. Proprirtorf The Winners May Be Indicated By Saturday Night Civic Holiday In Retrospect FIRST PLACE The success of the Civic Holiday » event in Flesherton has in the past been so outstanding that each suc- ceeding event is just taken tor granted like the hair on one's head, or the arrival of the unwelcome tax account. Nevertheless the program on August 7, under the auspices of the Flesher- ton Old Boys and Girls, merits spec- ial mention, and our limited command of enconiums leaves us with a dis- tressing sense of inadequacy when we attempt to express the general appre- ciation felt, for the splendidly bal- anced day. From the time the Band marched into Town at 10 a.m., until the conclusion of the dance, an inter- esting and diversified program was unfolded with such smooth running sequence, that the hours seemed all too short, and that 24-hour projec- tion on the screen of Time celebrated here as Civic Holiday, was so enjoy- able that we feel a heavy sense of regret as we turn away to resume the mundane duties of our work-a-day existence. The reassuring hope of other such days in store for us in the years to come when the Old Town will again be gladdened with the merriment of our ever-welcome guests alleviates the sense of unreality ex- perienced the morning after, when a strange feeling of lassitude seemed to prevail, and we all felt in fact, as well as in spirit, that we belonged to some Old Boys' Association. Prompted by all the curiosity and interest of a boy on his way to his first circus, our morning peripatetics found us esconsed in the front row at the Old Mill Pond, where the Past and Present heads of the Association fittingly initiated the day's ceremony by jointly and severally turning over the deed of the newly acquired pond property to the Village Council, for administration as part of the Village parks. From the inspiring platform of a cattle truck, these bigwigs of the Old Boys' Association indulged in swh elaborate panegyrics, that we all felt spiritually uplifted, and in a specially receptive mood for the more vigorous events to follow. Being an absurdly practical sort of person, the part of the ceremony that registered most emphatically with us, was the promises of Charlie McTavish and Bill Hemphill to make a goodly donation towards acquiring and improving a further piece of ground for a Softball diamond. This evidence of interest and loyalty to their Old Home Town should be a real inspiration to the local boys to direct their next com- munity efforts twards the consum'- mation of this very necessary and commendable project. For the next hour or so, the usually placid countenance of the Old Mill Pond was distorted by the flailing arms of the amphibians, who appeared as much at home in the water, as on the land. The exhibitiooB of diving and the feature swimming of the Mermaids provided a sp2ctacular event that was perhaps enjoyed more than any other of the day's sporting activities. The exhibition given by these master natatores should inspire some of the local pollywogs to pursue this phase of sporting effort, so that greater numbers will appear next year in the competitions arranged specially for their limitations. The afternoon ball games demon- strated the inability of our local boys to cope with the artistry of the grad- uates of the city play grounds. However, even though they had to, be content with the small end of the tally in both games, the Badjeros All- Stars and the Flesherton hopefuls, dished up a pleasing spectacle of ball, and in our humble opinion, we believe that if equal facilities and opportun- ities were available around the country cross-roads, we would soon be able to take the measure of those perky chaps that wear the city livery. Sensing the reaction of the onlookers, we believe that in future if these balls games were »stricted to teams with- in a reasonable local radius, that much more of that stimulating en- thusiasm would be in evidence. We like our ball games red hot, where the crowd threatens incipient riots, and where the work of the umpire? is constantly subjected to the revis- ionary comments of the host of arbiters on the side lines. The concert at night was one of the most pleasing entertainments ever offered to a local audience. Collect- ively and individually the members of the Artillery Band were past- masters of the musical specialties, and the rendering of all their num- bers inspired such a soul-satisfying experience that the unresilient hard wood seats failed to create even their accustomed irritotions. Under the gifted direction of CharKe McTavish, the musical numbers were inter- spersed with other sparkling contribu- tions by Bert Fetch, Hap Watson and the Purvis sisters. And while yet our appetite? were still unsated we heard the final number \*i* regret, and joined the happy tlfrong at the tennis court, where dancing climaxed one of the most interesting and enjoy- able days yet sponsqred by the Old Boys' & Girls' Association. Comment has been heard of the manner in which \he spirit of the Flesherton Old H«i»e Week in 1929 has been kept flaring during the intervening ten years. Other like Associations have flai-ed up and then allowed to drop, maybe through lack of enthusiasm or the preoccupation of those who are at the head. Great cred- it most be given to the officers of the Flesherton Association for the enthus- iasm displayed, and undaunted from the fact that they have sometimes been few in numbers they have carried on undaunted. Old boys and girls, keep the fires burning by join- ing the Flesherton Old Boys' and Girls' Association and contribute yoBT small share in making the Association a continued success. MRS. RUSSELL LINTON "It gives one a thrill to be in first position, but I realize that the $400 is far from won at this early date. I wish to thank my many friends who have given me such loyal and gener- ous support." SECOND PLACE Perseverance Wins A few years ago Mr. Geo. Ross of Maxwell entered his first field crop competition and was unable to place in the prize winning column, through having a dirty farm, one which he had just taken over. Perseverance had its reward when Mr. Ross enter- ed his crop and received a seventh prize. Later on he won a first after his climb up clie ladder and again this year he took first place in the Ospiey Agricultural Field Crop Com- petition, which has not been held for the past few years. Mr. Ross bought one pound of "Urban" oats three years ago from the Ontario Agricul- tural College at Guelph. Last year he harvested about 90 bushels and this year he had success in winning the competition with this specie of oats. Judge H. A. Dolson of George- town stated that the field of oats, when he judged it, was almost perfect, a real tribute to Mr. Ross and his desire to grow first class oats. MISS ALICE ARMSTRONG "I am greatly indebted now to all my many friends for their hearty support and am confident that the prize is yet within reach. Here goes!" THIRD PLACE Stevens Reunion A reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Stevens, East Back- line, Artemesia, when tiheir ,entire family of seven children, with their families, met to spend an evening together. The family consists of sev- en children Maud (Mrs. Fred Braster) of Corbetton, Violet (Mrs. Wm. Cantrell) of Toronto, Elmo of Mt. Zion, EUwood, with whom the parents reside, Ross of Flesherton, Reg. of Detroit and Rosella (Mrs. William Gamble) of Sudbury. There are twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild. Supper was served at seven o'clock and the evening was spent in games by the young people and by the older ones in recalling old times, old friends and escapades. Among the pleasant surprises of the day was a short call from Mr. R. F. Miners and Mr. G. HoUinger, Reeve and Mayor respectively of Tillson- burg, with their wives. The former is a brother of Mrs. Stevens Sr. Mrs. Wm. Ludlow of Victoria Corners and Mrs. Wm. Moore of Markdale and others made merry with the family. The gathering broke up in the small hours, each looking forward to a similar gathering in two years time when Mr. and Mrs. Stevens hope to celebrate their golden wedding. Leader in the Bulletin Standing Next Monday Noon Will Have Top Heavy Chance to Win Capital Prizes â€" Public Interest Aroused â€" Candidates Urged to Put Forth Special Efforts ^ Setting Of Artemesia lax Kate Laid Over FIFTH PLACE No Amatefnrs Tonight mittee to have the loud speaker, the amateur concert in Flesherton will not be held this Wednesday night. The draw, however, will be made as usual. ?.tISS GLADYS .McFADDEN "With the wonderful early support my friends have given me, I have every reason to be optimistic. And that $400 is a real incentive." f »♦♦»»#♦••» » ** » M ii»*t* » i M »**** I I » » 4 1 1 1 H â-  >* ' III I H I** ; I I funeral Chapel DIGNIFIED AND SYMPATHETIC PERSONAL SERVICE r vrkiT DAV r coa Ttt&M •innnn II ( '- Mort Wh«tb«i YOU PAY LESS THAN llOO.eO For Complete Funeral 1 NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR THE USE OP OUR CHAPEL BATES & MADDOCKS 124 Avenue Road, TORONTO Night or Day 'Phone KIngsdale 4344-3450 MISS LOIS WEBEK "I'll make a real efl'ort during the remaining days of this week: and 1 I hope to improve my standing before ! th • next bulletin is published." The regular monthly meeting of the Council of the Township of Artemesia was held on .\ugust 14th, in the town hall, Flesherton, with all members present, the Reeve presiding. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read by the Clerk and j adopted on motion. i Correspondepnce was received from j the following: C. C. Middlebro', advis- ing as to liability for after care of j sanitorium patients, closing roads, ; and weight limit on bridges; the ] ;u3UtABd .duipasJ^sa '.^vaiA<3j{ ju pat^og i of taxes on certain properties under I the Farmers' Creditors Arrangement | .A.ct; Clerk of the County of Grey. ' regarding County rates under by-laws No. 1328 and 1329 of the County of! Grey. Accounts were presented as follows: John Campbell, valuing sheep killed, $5; John Welsh, sheep killed $7;' Morris Welsh, sheep killed $5; Fred : Jamieson, sheep killed and injured $12 Bylaws No. 339, a Bylaw to levy rates to mett the expenditure and lia- i bilities of the township of Artemesia 'â-  for 1939 and Bylaw No. 6-39, to ratify and confirm an agreement made be- tween the Board of Trustees of the Police Village of Priceville and the Bell Telephone Company of Canada, covering joint use of poles within the municipal boundaries from time to time existing of the Police Village of Priceville in the township of -Arte- mesia, were introduced. Moved by Mr. Whittaker. seconded by Mr. Betts that By-faws Nos. 5-39 and 6-39, be now read a second time, -â€"Carried. Whittaker â€" McLoughry â€" That the Council now go into committee of the whole on aforesaid Bylaws. â€" Carried. The Council went into committee accardingly, Mr. Betts in the chair; the committee rose and Mr. Betts presented Bylaw No. 6-39 as passed in committee and asked leave to sit again on Bylaw No. 5-39. PQi-vis â€" McLoughry â€" That By-law 6-39 be read a third time, passed and signed by the Reeve and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation and entered in the Bylaw Book and that Bylaw No. 5-39 be left over to the next sitting of the Council.â€" Carried. Betts â€" Purvis â€" That the account of C. C. Middlebro' for $5 be paid.â€" Cd. Whittakerâ€" McLoughry â€" That the .Municipal World account of $2.00 be paid. â€" Carried. Purvis â€" Betts â€" That the following sheep claims be paid: John Welsh S". Morris Welsh $5, Fred Jamieson $12. John Campbell for valuing claims S5. â€"Carried. Whittaker â€" McLoughry â€" That the following committee work be passed and paid: 3J days and car hire $5; L B. Whittaker 14 days, J. A. Mc- Loughry 2 days. Frank Betts li days and car hire $5; Robt. Purvis li days. â€" Cari-ied. Whittaker â€" McLoughry â€" That pay Sheet Voucher 7 A of the Police Village of Priceville, amounting to $249.17 and Voucher No. 7, of the Township of Artemesia. amounting to ?! 423.57. be pa.ssed and paid. â€" Cd. Council adjourned. If you think you're beaten, you are; If you think you dare not, you don't; If you like to win but think you can't It's almost a cinch that you won't. U" you think you'll win, you'll win, l<'or out in ttie world you'll fiind .â- success Oegms witn a fellow's will â€" It's ail in the state of mind! Just three more days to win or lose the $400.00 first prize, Saturday, -August lUth, promptly at twelve p. m., the big votes will be a thing of the past. Uf course, the campaign does not close then, but the big vote bonus ia over with, and it goes without saying that the best records during this week and the leader in the standing next Monday noon, will most certainly be in a most enviable position. Dui-ing the past week of the drive It was again thoroughly demonstrated that there are five or si.x real candi- dates for the fine prizes otfered in this campaign. From the work done so far, it is readily apparent that any of the first six candidates on today's list might easily lead the entire field Saturday night. Someone in that group of leaders will emerge head and shoulders above all others at the close of the period and thus gain a commanding lead In the race at this important point. But who will it be '.' If we were possessed of any ability to forsee it is going to be a very close race to the top of the heap. Don't Rely on Promises Now The time is past when candidates can rely on promises to subscribe at a later date. It is going much too late in the race, and after this Satur- day night every subscription will earn LESS VOTES. A one-year subscrip- tion, for example, is worth 6,000 votes after Saturday night. This week a new one-year subscription is worth 10,000 extra votes. The crucial test of Che drive it at hand. DO IT NOW instead of being content with second, third, fourth, fifth or sixth place in the race, get up to the top and STAY THERE. And right now is the time to do it. How Period Will Close The big vote period will end with the closing of the campaign office Satui-day night. The time set for closing is 10 p.m., but should any candidate be unable to report in full by that time the time will be extend- ed until midnight to meet require- ments. But as soon as all candidates have reported the first period of the drive will be officially closed and the BIG VOTES gone forever. Count on Fact Only Just as a timely warning to candi- dates: Do not try to figure on how many subscriptions it will take to win or you will most certainly fail to get enough. As a matter of fact, it would be better to win by a million votes than to lose it by a mere handful of long term subscriptions. Don't let that happen to you. Y'ou would never forgive yourself the fatal error. There will be more need for regrets later on if you but heed expert advice NOW and back it up with a goodly number of subscrip*:''ns. ; At any rate, Saturday night will I tell the story to a large extent ! i WHO WILL LEAD? t MR. ARGYLK MARTIN "I know that my many friends ex- pect me to be much nearer the top. and I will try to merit their faith and confidence this week." Manv a chap who -jo.^es as a hard hoi'".'. ''^gT'" is like the real article- yellow ^laide.' Only Three More Days and the BIG votes are gone for-ver Listed below i.i the rela.tive standing of the candidates in the Flesherton Advance Subscription Campaign. The next relative stand- ing will be shown in bulletin form Monday morning on the basis of all business tumtd in up to midnight Saturday. MRS. RUSSELL LINTON. Proton Station 8M.000 MISS ALICE ARMSTRONG. Flesherton 799.400 MISS GLDAYS McFADDEN. R. R. 5. Markdale 798.800 MR. ARGYLE MARTIN. Eugenia 798.i>00 MISS LOIS WEBER. Kimberley .• 796..iOO MRS. r. N. LONG. Fevemham 290.000 MR. H. L. McINNES. Mclntyre 175.000 The Vot? Schedule printed above show* the Cindidates according to results so far produced, but does not necessarily show the grand total of each, as votes may be held in reserve. A FRIEND IS ONE WHO WALKS IN WHEN THE REST OK THE WORLD WALKS OUT. No Changes Being Made In Hog Grading Regulations No changes have been made recent- ly in the hog grading regulations in so far as they affect carcass grading of hogs, according to a statement issued by the Dominion Department of .Agriculture. The department is continuing to provide a hog grading service on live, as well a.s on carcass grading standards, according to the basis of sale. The recent announcement by Ontar- io packing houses of their intention to offer prices on dressed weight and grades only for hogs produced and marketed within the province of On- tario, was not referred to the Department. -â-  â-  The Dominion Department ricultiire is responsible for t ing of hog", but the questi< wh'^ther hoes are to He sold oi. or dressed weight ba«is is not sv â-  to departmental regulations.