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/lesfyetton VOL. 60; NO. 47 FLESHERTON. WEDNESDAY. APRIL 23, 1941 W. H. Thurston & Son, Props. Dance For "A" Coy. Foresters Thursday "A" Company of the Grey and Sim- coe Foresters is coming to Flesherton .and Markdale late Thursday after- 'noon. They will have their supper in Markdale from their own mobile field kitchen at teh armories. They ex- ' t pect to pass through Flesherton some % time late in the afternoon so it is not known whether or not they will march through town on their way to Mark- dale. Half the Company will spend the night in Markdale and the other half in Flesherton, with the town hall as headquarters and for sleeping ac- commodation. On Friday they will continue to Owen Sound, where they will receive their week end lav from that point. Capt. Harris of Markdale will be in charge of the Company. Thursday evening a dance will be held in the Fraternal Hall, Flesher- ton, in honor of the fc'oops and their visit to town, when good music will be povided for modern and old time dancing. The ladies are requested to bring lunch. The only charge will be a silver collection. Be on hand and show the boys from the Grey County Company in the Foresters that theii sacrifices in joining the army are not forgotte. Give them a good time while in town. OF PARTICULAR INTEREST TO LADIES SPECIAL SPRING Display and Sale Wed. April 30 LADIES' SPRING COATS TAILORED SUITS NEW SPRING DRESSES SPRING MILLINERY Display and Sale by \V ray's Ladies' Wear of Owen Sound ONE DAY ONLY How About a New Suit This Spring? Probably y ->u're thinking of a new Suit for Spring don't leave it too late! The fine new samples of Sprii.*; Suitings and Overcoatings are here there i a. splendid selection of smart patterns. SUITS & OVERCOATS FROM $24.95 EJ !; gari .. : made and tailored to your individ- ual measure fit and satisfaction guaranteed. Ready-to-Wear Suits New sefges and Fancy Suitings specially priced contracted for before the recent advances in woollens. All sizes. PRICED FROM $14.95 NEW HOUSE DRESSES Smart styles new patterns in extra quality sun And tub-fast prints. All sizes up to 52. PRICED 98c, $1.19, $1.39, $1.59 All wonderful value. F. H. W. Hickling General Merchant ** FLESHERTON **< ti >*** *+ Equipped to handle the finest service at moderate prices tp- Our Beautiful Air Conditioned Funeral Chapel ft 124 AVENUE ROAD TORONTO, Ont RICHARD MADDOCKS. Manager. FRED MADDOCKS. Associate. Mamber of th Fl*h*rton OM B ays' A Girls' Association BATES & MADDOCKS Formerly of Ftahcrton, Out. 124 Avenue Road, Toronto, Ont KI. 4344 The late J. D. Clarke The funeral of the late John D. Clarke, who passed away last week at the home of his son at Winchester, Mass., was held on Thursday after- noon from the home of his brother- in-law, Mr. P. H. W. Hickling. The service was conducted by Rev. G. K. McMillan, pastor St. John's United church, and also at the intsrment at Flesherton Cemetery. The members of Prince Arthui Lodge No. 333, A.F.&A.M, conducted the masonic service at the cemetery, with Wor. Bro. W. G. McBride act- ing as Master. The pallbearers were Past Masters of Prince Arthur Lodge, Wor. Bros. W. G. Watson, P. Muir, R. Piper, A. Blackburn, C. N. Richardson and F. J. Thurston. The late John Duncan Clarke was born in Belhelvie, Aberdeen, Scotland, in 1853, and came to Canada in his early twenties. He was married to Jennie Armstrong, daughter of the late J. W. Armstrong of Flesherton, in 1883. He served on the Hamilton Spectator, the London Free Press and was editor of the London Advertiser before going to Ottawa as secretary to the Hon. David Mills, Minister of Justice, and subsequently to his suc- cessors, Hon. A. B. Aylesworth, Si: Chas. Fitzpatrick and the Hon. Chas. Doherty. Among his most interest- ing assignments as a newspaper re- porter, he covered the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition in 1876 and the Republican convention of 1880, at which the Hon. Jas. Garfield defeated Gen. V. S. Grant, who was seeking a second term. Before retiring in 1922, Mr. Clarke was chief of the Clemency Branch of the Department of Justice. An enthusiastic Mason, Mr. Clarke was one of the Canadian delegates to the Masonic World Convention held in The Hague. Holland, in 1912, when at the same time, he spent four months with the Canadian Commis- sion, representing Canada in the famous Canada-U. S. fisheries dis- pute. He was a former president of the St. Andrew's Societies of London and Ottawa. On retiring from the government service he lived in Wes- ton until three years ago when, on a visit to his son in Winchester, Mass.. he suffered a stroke from which he never fully recovered, and has made his home there since. He is survived by his son, John Hamilton Clarke, and five grand- children. Dorothy and Peter Clarke of Winchester, Mass., and Paul, Jack and Barbara Clarke of Vancouver, children of his late son. George. With the passing of Mr. Clarke The Advance has lost a true friend, as he had frequently contributed articles to this paper while in good health. It was always a pleasure to have him come into the office when in town and relate some of the many experiences he had while in newspaper work and at Ottawa. He had many warm friends in Flesherton. who sympa- thize with Jack in the loss of a father. Foresters Now In Toronto Barracks The Grey & Simcoe Foresters moved last week to Toronto, where they have taken up quarters in the horse palace in the Exhibition grounds. The Irish Regiment of Canada, brigaded with the Forest- ers, also moved to Exhibition Park at the same time. Lieut. -Col. T. J Rutherford in command of the For- esters since mobilization last June has been appointed Brigadier of the 1st Tank Brigade, Camp Borden. Col. Rutherford has qualities ol leadership that will prove a valuable asset to Canada. Major N. E. Mc- Donald, M. M., has been appointed to command the 2nd Battalion of the G. & S. Foresters and took over his new duties last week. Killed In EngLnd Word was received by Mr. Jos Blakeley on Friday of the death in England of L.-Cpl. William Stafford son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stafford of Toronto. Mrs. Stafford was for- merly Miss Pearl Blakley, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thos. A Blakeley, former resident of Flesh- erton. L.-Cpl. Stafford was an in- structor with the Royai Canadian Corps of Signals. He was wounded j last fall but remained in England to j have another crack at Hitler. Par- ticulars as to his death have not yet been received, but it Is presumed' to have occured during the intense aii raid on England Wednesday night ol last week. RED CROSS NOTES Will knitters please hand in finish- ed garments this week for the mon- thly shipment. All knitting is now done on a monthly basis and we have been askoil specially for, two way mitts, sleev- less sweaters, long stockings, turtle- neck sweaters and a few seamen's scarves. The seamen's garments are still urgently reeded. We have moved our sewing room back to the Town Hall for the sum mer and would appreciate assistance from, anyone willing to help. SOMERS KRUMENACHER St. Mary's R. C. Church, Simcoe Ontario, was the scene of a pretty- wedding at nine o'clock Monday morn- ing, April 14th, when Margaret Krumenacher of McTaggart, Sask.. and Mr. William Somers of Fern Glen. Ont., were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. Rev. Father Finn of Simcoe pre- formed the wedding ceremony in the presence of a large number of friends of the young couple. The bride, wearing a dress of white brocaded satin with long train and carrying a boquet of sweetheart roses and maidenhair fern, was given away by Mr. Frank Krubinski of Simcoe. She was attended by Miss Mary Krubinski of Simcoe. wearing a floor- length dress of pink chiffon crepe and Miss Emily Haas of Toronto wearing pale blue chiffon crepe, ot floor length. The groom was support- ed by his brother Mr. P. J. Somers. of Banks and Mr. Andrew Krubinski of Simcoe. The wedding breakfast was served at the home of Mr. Frank Krubinski. when about thirty friends sat down to a suplenteour repast. Rev. Father Schwartz of St. Mary's Church was present to wish the young couple success and happiness. In the after- noon Mr. and Mrs. Somers left for a motor trip to Niagara Falls. They | will reside at Fern Glen, Ont.. where the groom is engaged in teaching. BORN MeKINNON B.irn at Strathcona Private Hospital, Toronto on Sunday, March 30. 1941, to Mr. and Mrs. Alex- ander MeKinnon (Laura White), 260 j Windcrmere Ave., Toronto, a daught- er Sarah Diane. Subscribe for The Advance $1.50 per year in advance. Future Events The annual meeting of East Grey County L.O.L. will be held in Pun- dalk, Tuesday. April 29, at 8 p.m. Priceville Women Doing War Work A small group of Priceville ladies have been quite active the past couple of moiiths. making refugee quilts for t the local Red Cross Branch. In February nine quilts and one crib cover were made. Two tops do- nated by Mrs. Dan Campbell and Mrs. Kate MacArthur and one quilt com- plete. All three were quilted at Mrs. ] Dan Campbell's. One q'uilt complete i donated by Mrs. Harold Karstedt and I Mrs. Tom Harrison, quilted at Mrs. | Harrison's. Material for two tops donated by Mrs. McB-ide and pieced by Mrs. F. McKinnon. quilted at Mrs. McBride's. Material for three quilt.' was donated by Mrs. Fred Karstedt and pieced by Miss Nellie ?IcLean and Miss Mary MacKinnon. These quilts were quilted in the basement ol St Columba Church. The samples for the crib cover were donated by Mrs. Fred Karstedt and put togethei by Miss Mary McKinnon. In ^ebru ary six pairs of mens flannelettt pyjamas were also donated to the local Red Cross by Priceville W. I. In March four quilts were made. Two tops donated by Mrs. Win. Aid- i corn, quilted at Mrs. McBride's. One I top donated by Mis? Nellie McLean ! and quilted at Mrs. F. MacKinnon's. I One quilt, complete, donated by Mrs. : Robert Parslow and Mrs. Harold Karstedt. Quilted at Mrs. Parslow's. In March Mrs. Fred Karnedt donat- ! ed nine ready made dresses for small girls. For the month of April we have five quilts, one (complete) donated j by Miss Margaret Simpson and Mr. Elizabeth Wright. Toronto. Two j quilt tops pieced under the direction ! of Miss Anna Shortreed by the young j girls of the village. These three | quilts were quilted in the basement of St. Andrew's Church. One top pieced by Mrs. F. MacKinnon and Mr?. McBride was qui'ted at Mrs. Tom Harrison's. One quilt, (com- plete 1 ) donated by Mrs. McBride and was quilted at her home. In early February a quilt was do- nated (complete) by Miss Nellie Me Lean and Mrs. McBride. and beauti fully quilted at Miss McLean's home by Miss McLean and Miss Mary Mac- Kinnon. Tickets were sold on this quilt to help defray expenses for baats, linings and thread used for quilts not donated eomplet The draw was made last Monday evening in PriceviTle Hall a nd Mr George Mc- Tavish held the lucky number, 164. Mr. McTavish returned the quilt to the ladies to be raffle., off again. Thi* kind, generous act was much appreci- ated by the ladies. Mrs. Dan Camp- bell donated material for another quilt. This one was also quilted at Miss Nellie McLean's home and sold to Mrs. Oswald Purkis, Toronto. There were also two money donations. One dollar each from Mrs. Kate Mac- Arthur and Mrs. A. B. McDonald. After expenses were paid there was a balance of ten dollars. This mm was handed over to the local Red Cross. The ladies are proud of their achievement and very grateful to all who helped. They have organized u club and would be glaj to welcome either materials or money would be greatly appreciated. Donations could be sent to the secretary. Miss Sadie Oliver. 0. P. R.. or to Mrs. W. G. Mc- Brido. Prieville. St Columba Church New* The April meeting of St. Columb* W. A. was held in the church base- ment Wednesday afternoon, with the president, Mrs. Wm. Meads in the chair. A sum was voted to the church treasurer. Following considerable discussion as to ways of raising funds, the executive was asked to work out group plans for consider- ation at the next meeting. The W. M. S- meeting followed with Mrs. E. G. Ritchie in charge. Mrs, Gary White read the scripture, ilri. Wm. Mather and Mrs. Ritthie led in prayer and the latter read an Easter story, "The Mother." Plans were made for some of the members to attend the Presbyterial in Owen Sound on May 6. Misses Edith and Bertha James took the study period dealing with early missionary work in British Columbia and featuring the work of Rev. Horace Wrinch, surgeon of the Skeena. It was decided to hold the Majf meeting at the home of Miss Eliza- beth Mather. ATTENDED AT HOME The annual At Home of the Toron- to branch of the Flesherton Old Boys' & Girls' Association was held in To- ronto Monday evening 1 , when the fol- lowing from Flesherton attended: G. B. Welton. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil McTav- i-h. Albert Sparks. Mr. and Mrs. Ab. Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. A. Aberdein, Geo. Boyd. Ruby Akitt, Geo. Akitt, Bernice Campbell. Aled a Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. H. Best. Major and Mrs. W. Turney. and Jos. Field. HIGHWAY DEATHS APPALING Mr. Justice Hope told the Grandl Jury that the publication each weefe end of the casulty list of persons kil- led in motor accidents might brinjp home to Canadians how appalling is the death toll on our highways. His Lordship went further ar.J pointed out that if the motor or fatalities was contrasted with th list of those killed in the war, th citizens would be appalled. The words of the learned justice are timely and truly represent cond- itions on the highways of Canada to- lay "Many people fail to appreciate the menace they are to the lives anJ property of others." His Lordship added, noting that no manslaughter ca'sos were on docket before him for trial. Most highway accidents are due to carelessness and disregard for the rights of others. In some cases liqu- or plays an important part. What- ever the causes of accidents arc, how- ever, it is appj.rent that even more drastic regulations than now exist will have to be enacted. One of the most interesting bullet- ins is one in the maternity wards of a Montreal hospital which says "No Children Allowed." GUY M.VCH.VN SAFE LOCK WIRE FENCE is best because stays are flexible, not rigid. If accidentally depress- ed it spring's erect the moment pressure is removed with no straightening of bent wires. Mny fanners call it Hinge Lock Fence Ask your local dealer for it. Made only by the KEEN AN FENCE CO. OWEtf SOUND. Ont. Mr. MeArthur, the hair dresser from Toronto, will be at M. Arthur MacDonald's residence (bake shop) Flesherton, on Thursds". April 24th. to give permanent?. Make appoint- ments with Mrs. Scarrow at the bake shop. Red Cross Dance and Euchre in the Fraternal Hall. Flesherton, on Thurs- day, May 1st. Old time and modern dancing. First Class music. Admis- sion: 35c, lunch included. Come out and have a good time and assist the Red Cross. OPTICAL. A large number of accidents are the result of defective vision. If in doubt about yours con- sult P. Campbell at the Munshaw House next .uesday. the 29th. from 1.30 to 8.30 p.m. See the new Tona- Ray (slip-over) goggle. A quiet but very pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Guy. Seventh Street. Mid- land. Saturday afternoon, April 12, when Marjorie Jean Machan of Mel- ville. Sask.. became the bride of Wil- lard Thomas Guy. Rev. W. R.'Auld officiated at the marriage. The bride, who was unattended, en- tered the room on the arm of her father to the strains of Lehengren's Wedding March. After a buffet luncheon the yourtg couple left for a motor trip to Niagara Falls and St. Catharines. Out-of-town guests attending the wedding were: Mr. and Mrs. Machan of Melville. Sask.. father and mother of the bride: Constable R. E. Guy, of the R. C. M. P. at Rockcliffe. Ont.; Harry Atkey and Bob McMurray of St. Catharines, formerly of Melville, Sask. Midland Press Herald. Mr. Clive Dolan left last week to take a position in Toronto, after being with the O. & A . Co-operative for the past couple of years. Flesherton United Church REV. G. K. MCMILLAN, B.A.. B.D. Minister 11.00 a.m. Worship Flesherton. 2.00 p.m. Worship Ceylon. 7 .30 p.m. Worship Fleshertoa. Morning Subject; "Lovest Thou Me?" Evening Subject; "A Saving Sence of Humour." Flesherton Baptist Church Minister- Her. Fred Asb\w Services Fleaherton. 11 a.m. Worship. 12 noon, Bible School. 7 p.m., Gospel Service. Monday at 8 p.m. Y. P. Service. Rock Mills ' 2 p.m., Bible School. 3 p.m.. Worship. Professor N. H. Parker of Mc- Master University will be the special speaker in the Flesherton and Rock Mills Churches next Sunday. After- at 3'o,clock at Rock Mills, and at Flesherton at 7 p.m. Pastor Ashton will be in charge of these services and will preach on Sunday morning in the Flesherton Church. Mr. Roy Lang- ford will be the Soloist in the even- ing service. A cordial welcome for all who can attend these services. Gospel Workers' Church' Feversham, Ont. Rev. C. McNichol. Paetor Sunday School at 10.00 a.m. Morning Service at 11.00 a.m. Evening Service at 7.30 n.m.