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^J)je /kslj^rtirn A^mitc^^ ^ )0. VOL. 59; NO. 26. FLESHERTON. WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 29, 1939 VV. H. THURSTON & SON. Proprietor Warden Davis Again / Reeve la Arttmesia Mr. John A. Davis, Warden of Grey County in 1939 and Reeve of Arte- mesia Township for some years was returned by acclamation as Reeve of the municipality for another term. The Council was also returned by ac- clamation, Mr. Robert. Purvis, taking a seat as Councillor, as the position of Dei)uty-Reeve was dropped this year, Mr. Purvis having held that position during the past two years. The nomination meeting this year was the most poorly attended in the history of nominations in the town- ship. By actual count 22 ratepayers were in attendance. Following are those nominated with their mover and seconder: FOR REEVE DAVIS, John A. â€" By T. Thibau- deau and W. G. Bowles. FOR COUNCILLORS BETTS, FRANK â€" By Chas. New- ell and Jas. Pedlar. McLOUGHRY, JAS. A. â€" By W. H. Hill and J. K. McLeod. PURVIS, ROBERTâ€" By J. W. GaU- agher and J. O. Dargavel . WHITTAKER, I. B.â€" By J. K. Mc- Leod and W. H. Hill. Address Given at Recent SN>wer At Eugenia The following address was read to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Menzies at a recent presentation at Eugenia: We, your friends, tonight are here, From Eugenia, 8th Line, far and near. To greet you now as man and wife And wish you a happy married life. In the Valley Club House, waiting, Lived a maiden, Delsa Kaitting, Dark and handsome, lively and gay Winning friends in her own way. To Eugenia school she went. And here her girlhood days were spent Here she helped in our social life, Here she learned how to be a good wife. In Flesherton she spent a few years Learning of cars, how to change gears; There she made friends with short and tall. While several for her charms did fall. But a garageman's handy when you've a flat, And Delsa wisely considered that; "-â€"_&>, thought to avoid a future frenzy. Shed marry one, called Stan Menzie'. This Stan, a boy of quite high rating. Met and loved this Delsa Kaitting; Soon his preference for her was shown And now he's claimed her for his own. Now, their married life has begun With never a trouble and lots of fun; They're going to live in Flesherton Where Stan can still his business run. Now, dear friends, to show we care, We give to you, this granite-ware; May it our best wishes convey, Now, and every coming day. May the Father above be your con- stant guide, To lead you safely, whate'er betide, In joy or sorrow, as He sees best, 'Neath His protecting wings to rest. OPERATING RINK Mr. Harold Best has rented the skating rink from Mr. Walter Akitt and will operate it during t)he coming season. During the past we^'k Mr. Best has been preparing the fbor for flooding and by the time the heavy freezing commences he will be able to make ice quickly. He expects to have ice ready for skating by the middle of December. Here's Chrisitmas coming Again, and we're in the same predicament â€" ^we cant find the list of people wbo sent • • Christmas greetings last year. LO.B.A. Ofiiceis At the regular meeting of the L.O. B.A. on Monday, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year, the election being conducted by Sister Mary Phillips: P.W.M.â€" .Sister Littlejohns. W.M.â€" Sister V. Nicholson. D.M. â€" Sister A. Wauchope. Fin. Sec. â€" Sister A Alexander Rec. Sec. â€" Sister L, Brackenbury. Treasurer â€" Sister Hamilton. Ist Lect. â€" Sister Trempe. Dep. Lect. â€" Sister C. Duncan. D. of Câ€" Sister Plantt. Com. â€" Sisters Mae Fisher, R. Haw- ken, L. McKillop and A. Down. Auditors â€" Sisters C. Duncan and K. Thurston. Pianist â€" Sister Cameron. Guardian â€" Sister Mary Phillips. Mrs. F. W. Duncan will hold an afternoon tea from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9th, when the quilt and other articles, which the mem- bers of the L.O.B.A. have made for the bale, wUl be on exhibition. The bale will be packed immediately after and sent to the Richmond Hill orphan- age. Fruit will be gratefully receiv- ed and may be left at Mr. F. W. Duncan's store. Coburn â€" Clark A quiet wedding was solemnized at the parsonage, Markdale, by Rev. S. E. Annis, when Mary Frances Clark, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Clark, became the bride of Mr. tWilliam Wright Coburn, only son of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Coburn of Barrhead. The bride was attended by Miss Ilene Russell of Rock Mills and the groom was supported by his cousin, Mr. Wesley Laittlejohns of prange Valley. After the ceremony tlie wedding party returned to the bride's parental home, where the reception was held at the hour of six o'clock . The bride led the way to the dining room, where a sumptuous fowl dii|pr was served to twenty-five close friends and rela- tives, among them being the bride's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clark, of Flesherton. The tables looked lovely and were decorated in pink and white. The bride's table had for a centre piece a three story wedd- ing cake, topped by a miniature bride and gi"Oom, with pink and white streamers from a large wedding bell fastened to the four corners. The bride's aunt, Mrs. Frank Leavell, and Mrs. Wes Smith took charge of the kitC'hen, while the two cousins, Misses Roberta and Evelyn Leavell waited on tables. Mr. G. W. Littlejohns proposed a toast to the bride and groom, which was responded to by the groom. After dinner the wedding gifts were displayed by Mrs. Clark :ind Mrs. Coburn, consisting of many beautiful and useful articles. The bride and groom made a few remarks thanking all for the good wishes ttiat had been bestowed upon them. They left amid showers of confetti and good wishes by motor for a short honeymo-'n to Toronto and points south. On ihcir return they will reside at Barche'xd CREDIT AUCTION SALE Gerald Wallace, Lot 5, Con. 5, Euhprasia (half miles west of Kim- berley, will sell farm stock, imple- ments, etc., on Thursday, Nov. 30th. Terms up to 10 months. â€" Geo. E. Duncan, Auctioneer. <»*«><«<-><M^<^<M^<^♦^«<><-^<~^♦♦<><><"^«><H9.*<M^«»♦♦<H^.^♦^^ I Equipped to handle the finest service at moderate prices | ' C: r Beautiful ^ Air I Conditioned I Funeral Chapel I * 124 AVKNUE road TORONTO, Ont. RICHARD M.\DDOCKS, Manager What ^omen Can iio To Aid in \hx lime A splendid article in this month's Chatelaine magazine entitled "What Can We Do No^w?" gives clearly the wartime jobs for Canadian women. The answer, the writer thinks, de- pends on two things: what the country needs and what the individual is cap- able of doing. Under "Knitting and Sewing" the writer of this article says "Nowhere is the new spirit of organization and | co-operation more evident through- out the field of women's work than in making field comforts and hospital supplies. Today, the Red Cross is in charge of all official patterns and in- structions for methods and fabrics. Their headquarters are the official centre of distribution. Women's or- ^ranizations are asked to -work with them in the phases of handwork for the war. Mrs. W. Campbell, na- tional Red Cross convenor of war work points out that no group should lose its own identity. Each one can work within its own circle, under the aegis of the Red Cross. From an article in the Canadian Home Journal on "Women unite for war" comes the statement that "close cooperation with the Canadian Red Cross Society, which in time of war becomes an official auxiliary of the Canadian Army Medical Corps, op- erating under direct instructions from the Department of National Defence was recognized by practically all the women's organization i s the best way to make women's war work truly ef- fective." From this we see that the number one job of Canadian women should be to get wholeheartedly be- hind the Red Cross, both individually and in groups, right away. Forget petty personal prejudice and work the one main object. "Women are the back bone of the Red Cross." said one mJ-^.i who belongs to the organiza- tion. If so, let that backbone be strong and willing for the need is great. Let it not be said that one wounded man Suffered unttee<issarily because we women did not do our part. The British appeal for socks and sweaters has already been received and hospital supplies can be made now. These consist of pneumonia jack- ets, hospital bed gowns, triangle ban- dages (for slings), abdominal binders, bed pads, pillow cases, etc. There are the things we are asked to make to- day. All medical supplies are being passed by a committee of the Medical Corps doctors. Every stitch taken must fit into the ararngements de- signed to do awav with waste or overlapping. This time for instance knitting must be correct. Instructions can be ob- tained from the Red Cross. They inspect your first pair of socks before h£«iding out wool for more. Now, precious time will not be wasted in ravelling and reshaping those that one Canadian nurse said -were used in the last war to rub down horses. No more poems su:h as this should be ap- plicable to what we send overseas. Remember the soldier lad who wrote, to whit â€" K 'Thank you. kind lady, tor them SOX you knit. They sure >vere nice and such a dandy fit; One made a helmet, th" nther ;â-  mitt. So I prithee, in^iden, as you do your bit, From this warrioi's letter reap some benefit; Though maps nia.v changre and bord- ers vaporize, BOTH a soldier's feet are the very same size. We see that "It is fit that we should knit. But what we knit should also fit." Store Had Good Year Wm. Blackburn was re-elected President of the 0. & A. Co-operative Co., Limited, at the annual meeting of the Company held in Flesherton on Saturday afternoon. Mr. John Mc- William, manager of the store, gave the financial report for the year, which was excellent, and was re- engaged as manager. The other offi- cers elected were Vice-President, Alb. Ellis; Directors, Miss A. C. Macphail, F. R. Oliver, Albert Blackburn, H. I. Graham and Ken Stewart; Secretary- Treasurer, Garnet Magee. It was decided by the shareholders of the Company that a dividend would be paid in 1940, following the end of the financial year on September 30th, if a profit has been declared. All shareholders were requested to keep their counter checks, from December 1st, 1939, to be handed in after the 30th of September, 1940. The divi- dend would be paid shareholders in proportion to the amount of their purchases in respect to the money set aside for dividend purposes. Will Organize Bed Cross Branc.i Here Xn organization meeting for the formation of a branch of the Red Cross in Flesherton has been called by Reeve A. Down to be held in the town hall on Thursday evening of this week, Nov. 30th, at 8 p.m. A large attendance of the citizens of Flesherton and surroundng terri- tory is urged for this occasion and all organizations of various kinds are requested to attend, so that all Red Cross efforts in this district will be directed in a business-like manner and with uniformity, so that there will be less waste in furthering this great humanitarian work in the inter- ests of the soldiers Canada is send- ing overseas. Make a point of being in attendance at this meeting, no matter whether your organization has become active in Red Cross work or not, as an organizer will be present to assist and to answer questions re- lating to this work. A. Down Reeve In,/ Village Second lerm Reeve .-Vlfred Down was returned by acclamation for his second term as first citizen of the Village of Flesh- erton at the nomiiuition meeting held in the town hall Friday evening. His Council of last year, Messrs. C. M. Richardson, G. B. Welton, J. Nuhii and K. G. Betts, was returned by ac- clamation with ' him. Messrs. Wm. Turney, G. A. .McTavish and Edwin Loucks were returned on the Public School Board for another term, and Mr. C. J. Kennedy was appointed to the Cemetery Commission for a thr^ year term. Reeve Down, in his opening re- marks, offered his congratulations to Clerk W. J. Bellamy, who was ofl'ic- iating at his 24th nomination in the village and had attended his 59th an- nual nomination meeting/in the Town- ! ship of Artemesia. He appreciated the assistance of Mr. Bellamy during the past year. Reeve Down gave a resume of conditions in the village and also of several County Council proceedings. Each of the Councillors spoke for a few moments on the con- i duct of their departments during the year. The meeting was of a very quiet nature, only 25 ratepayers hav- ing enough interest to attend. Mr. W. J. Caswell presided for speeches. "Ihe Spectator" The Wallaceburg rugby ttiam ifave the Flesherton gridders a trouncing in the first game of the W.O.S.S.A. finals at the fair grounds Saturday afternoon, by the score of 38-8, before a small crowd, Stonehouse, McVean and Duchene captured the spot-light playing a heady, all-round game. Buchanan and Johnson were the best for Fleshcrun, although all the play- ers grave 01 their best. After the game the Flesherton boys served lunch to the visiting team. Better luck ne.xt time, boys. The third Literary meeting will be held Friday afternoon, Dec. 1st, in the high school auditorium. A good pro- gram is planned by Miss Heard and the Grade IX pupils. An epidemic of colds has swept the school, making the attendance some- what low. We are glad to report that Miss Stewart is able to be back to school again. United church MAXWELL CHARGE REV. GEO. L. MERCER, BJ)., D.D. Minister RULES OF LIBRARY FRED R. MADDOCKS. J Associate Member of the Flesherton Old Bjvs' & Girls' AsaocMtion BATES & MADDOCKS F»>rmerlv of Flesherton. Ont. 124 .Xveime Ro.^(l, Toronto, Ont \ I IN MEMORIAM BEST â€" In loving memory of a dear wife and mother, Margaret Best, who passed away Novcmbor 27, 19:i8. The blow was frrcat. the shock s<>vere. We little thought the end was near. And only those who have lost can tell ' The pain of parting without fare- well.. More each day we miss you, mother. Friends may think the wound is healed. But they little know the sorrow That lies within our hearts con- cealed. â€" Lovingly remembered by her Husband and Family. Brazil purchasetl chemicals valued rtt $2,300,000 last year. The Library Board has cut rates for non-resident borrowers. Residents of the village will still have access to library facilities free of charge, but It was felt that the library would per- form a greater service to the com- munity, and especially to non- res- ident pupils in the schools, if the fee was lowered to fifty cents per family. The nominal fee insures that care will be taken of books borrowed. The library will also be open from four to five thjrty on Wednesdays in order to accommodate school children who live outside the village. Many of the books recommended by the Department of Education for use in rhe new course of study, as well as uvenile fiction, have been placed on he shelves. Rules for the conduct •f the libi'ary, a.s pas,?ed by the Board 3rc given below: 1 Books removed from the shelves must be left on the table for the Librarian to replace. 2 .\ book may b-? kept for 14 days \nd renewed for one week thereafter. 3 Two books, one ron-fiction, may 'v taken at one time. 4 .-V fine of 10 cents per week will be charged for overdue books. 5 Borrowers are liable for loss of or damage to books. 6 .\ charge of 10 cents will be made for each borrower's card. Non-resi- dents may secure a card for 50 cts. (additional cards in the family may be secured for 10 cts.) UBRARY HOURS Wednesdays â€" 4 to 5.30 p.m. and '. '0 9 p.m. Saturdays â€" 3 to 5 p.m.; 7 to 9 p.m. Geo. Menzies Passes Woi-d was received on Saturday by Mrs. Alex. McKechnie of the death of i'.er uncle, Mr. George Menzies, which occurred at his home at San Josie, California, on Friday last, the result of a stroke suffered in June last. Mr. Stanley Menzies of town is a nephew of the deceased. The late Mr. Menzies was bom in Osprey township, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Archibald Menzies, who later removed to California with their family. Prior to leaving for Cali- fornia 48 years ago, Mr. Menzies was clerk in the Fleshert n store owned by the late M. K. Richardson, and many of the older residents will re- member him well. His wife prede- ceased him by ten years. He leaves to mourn his loss one daughter, Donna May (Mrs. Jack Folendorf), four brothers and three sisters, of Collingwood, Herbert of San Josie, Harry of Bakersfield, Calif., Jack of Fellows, Calif., Kate (Mrs. M. Bui-ke) of Stockton, Calif., .\nnie (Mrs. R. H. Beck) of Planada Calif. One brother and two sisters predeceased him: James of Wareham, Mary (Mrs. Wm. Fisher) and Margaret (Mrs. Sam Fisher) of Artemesia. The funeral of the late Mr. Menzies took place on Saturday, Nov. 25th, interment being made in a San Josie, Calif., cemetery. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3rd Services will be held as usual next Sunday : â€" 10.50 a,m. â€" Eugenia. 2 p.m.â€" Mt. Zion. 3.30 p, m. â€" Wareham. 7.30 p.m. â€" Maxwell. MRS. F. C. BRUCE DIES ^T DAUGHTER'S HOME .\fter a lengthy illness Margaret ,\nn Bruce, widow of Frank C. Bruce, a former resident of Fever- sham, passed away at 'he honu â- ): her daughter. 317 Carlton St., Torun to, on Saturday, Nov. 25th. Shi- leaves to mourn her passing one aughter, Mrs. Jennie Colquette, two grandsons, Bruce ard Eugene Col- quette, three great grandchildren, three sisters and two brothers. Sh^' was in her 81st year. . The late Mr. Bruce kept store a'. Feversham about 40 years ago and drove the mail to Flesherton. He sold out to .\dam Kinnear and mov«d to Toronto. The funeral of the late .Mrs. Bmc" was held on Monday. Nov. 27th, witli service being held in the Thompson. Undertaking Parlors, Cariton St., in- terment being made in Grnenwood cemetery. NOTES The ordinance of th e Lord's Supper will be observed next Sunday, Dec. 3, at all appointments. Members of the congregation, friends and visitors, who may wish to participate in these Communion services are invited to attend. If there are any who would like to become members of the Church, they are asked to please advise the pastor. THROU GH-THE-WEEK The ordinance of the Lord's Supper their meeting on Tuesday of each week. .\n invitation is extended to all young people to attend the meet- ing at Eugenfa this evening, when Mrs. K. Gemmel of Markdale will speak on Missions and Song. The Maxwell Y.P.U. will be held on Fri- day evening. C. G. I, T. The Wareham Canadian Girls in Training are holding a bazaar on Friday evening, Dec. 1st, at 7.30 p.m. Mrs. (Rev.) S. E. Annis of Markdale is to be the special speaker and will exhibit Chinese curios which she gathered during h«>r years of service in China. Progressive crokinole will be played during the evening. W. A. BAZAAR The Woman's Association of Max- well United Church will hold a bazaar on Thursday, Dec. 7, in the church hall. Further details will be given later. BORN DOUPE â€" At Markdale hospiUl on Weiinesday, Nov. 22nd, 1939, to Mr. tnd Mr», Edgar Doupe, a daughter. W. L ORGANIZES FOR RED CROSS WORK The Flesherton Women's Institute irtranized a Red Cross Society or Saturday evening last, when the fol- lowing committee was formed: President â€" Mrs, Thos. Brady. Vi.-e-Pres.â€" Mrs. O. W. Phillips. Sec.-Treas. â€" Mr.<<. J. O. Dargavel. Supplies will be kept on hand at the home of Mrs. O. W. Phillips and nnyone willing to knit can obtain varn free and will be given full in- structions. The Red Cross Society requires this work well done, so we ^'â- ust that all good knitters will vol- unteer to assist in a very needy cause. United Church FLESHERTON Minister, REV. G. K. McMillan. r.a„ b.d. Services will be heJd as u.suni on Sunday: 11.00 A.M.â€" Flesherton. 3.00 P.M.â€" Ceylon 7.00 P.M.â€" Flesherton. \ Mr. McMillan will preach at all services. His morning subject will bo I "The Height of Love" and in the even- 1 ing will speak on "Is th« Way of ! .Jesus Hard?" Parents and children are reminded of the Sunday School which meets in Flesherton at 12.15 and in Ceylon at 2.00 o'clock pjn. Officers L.O.L. 509 W.M.â€" W. Littlejohns. I.P.Mâ€" H. Richardson. i D.M.â€" R. Hutton. Chaplain â€" H. Graham. Rec. Sec- G. W, Littlejohns. Fin. Secâ€" H. Lever. Treasurer â€" E Bowles. Marshallâ€" Ed. Stoddart. 1st Lect. â€" Wm. Kinney. 2nd Lect. â€" Guy Hazzard. 1st Com. â€" Ken Teeter. Com.â€" Wm. Stoddart, Dr. Little, C. Littlejohns and H, Wilson. Tylerâ€" Alex. Miller. Cent. â€" F. Mathewson. Auditors H. Hutton and N. Stod- dart. Sick Com. â€" Ken Teeter. G. W. Li^tlejohn-.. E. Bowles. Mr. Clifford Hutchinson, County Master. cnnd'-'*tc>! ihe election. . . bandit went into a bank in Ham- ilton with a niece of paper on which he hail written an order for cash â€" act quicklv â€" blow brains out. He walked out with $3000, It's too easy. PL,\Y & DANCE .\T EUGENIA A play entitled "Ready-Made Fam- ily," will be given by the Vandeleur young people in the L,O.L. hall at Eugenia, on Friday, December 1st. to commence at 8 o'clock p.m., follnwca by a daneo. ,\dmi.ssion: Adults 2:ic. Children 15c.