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Wednesday, February 3, 1943 THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE A Day Spent With The Navy Another in a series of articles written by W. R. Legge and C. V. Charters, who represented the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association in a recent tour overseas. By Walter R. Legge Naturally we could not see all of Canada's efforts without seeing some- thing of the Navy, for Canada has an important part i the naval services, even in Great Britain. Our original programme called for seeing an important ceremony at a naval station where Canadians form a part. However, at th time this was to take place, our party was far from the location, and it meant a loss of two days in travelling to go and return. As this represented a lo of our remaining time, it was dccide< to take us instead to a naval base nearer at hand. While wi- did miss seeing any o the Canadian naval forces, it gavi us an opportunity to visit one of the most famous of English bases. Wit Lieut. Dowton as our guide, we se off on September 14th, and travell- ing over one of the old roads of England finally arrived at our des- tination. A visit to the "Victory" The first thing we were shown was one of the most famous ships in English history, which is now a national shrine, Nelson's famous flag hip the "Victory". This ship, completed in 1765, took lix years to build, and although it is 177 years old, and has probobly been visited by millions of people, it looks almost new. It was from the deck of this ship hat Nelson sent our his famous mes- sage which has echoed around the world, and still inspires the hearts of Britons everywhere, "England ;xpect8 that every man will do his luty." It inspired his men to win ;he greatest naval battle of history, a battle that changed the history of the world. It was Britisli skill and bravery that won that battle of Tra- falgar, for the French ships were larger, faster, more numerous and carried more gens. Nelson had 27 British ships while the French had 33, and when the battle was over 18 of the enemy ships had been captured, and the rest sunk or soattred. But Nelson died a hero's doath. We felt that we were treading hallowed ground as we gazed on the plate on the deck which shows the exact spot where Nelson fell, and the roped off space between decks, where he died with the words "Thank God I hnvc done my duty". The plate on the deck reads "Here Nelson Fell 21st Oct. 1805" while a plate amid ships records that "Here Nelson Died." It is interesting to compare the size of the "Victory" with a modern battleship. The Victory is 186 feet long with a beam of 52 feet, and has three pun decks with 100 guns. She could fire a broadside of 52 guns. A modem battleship is more than four times as long. The Victory was forty years* old as it led the fleet in the battle of Tra- falgar. Today a battleship is obsol- ete in half of that time. To raise anchor, boys would pull the chain a certain distance and run forward to nip it again, and from this came the expression "Nipper". A Modern Destroyer From this visit to the ancient Victory, we were taken over a modern Jestroyer of the "Hunt" class, a de- stroyer which actually took part in ,he Dieppe raid, which gave us a vivid picture of the exacting require- ments of modern warfare, and the contrast in ships. Among the ships that happened in port, so that we had an opportunity of seeing; them, were the former Royal Yacht, which is now a destroy- er, and the Sultan, a 100 year old ship now usc'd as a training ship for engineers. While travelling around the harbou in a launch, we met an interesting sailor. This man, a Canadian, and his son were brought back wounded from Dieppe, and the son died from his injuries. The father has adopted another sailor, an orphan, who looked after his son when wounded. After a splendid lunch in the Offi- cers' Mess, we were first priven a re- alistic A. R, P. demonstration in which incendiaries, bomibs, gas, and wounded were taken care of. Smoke liom'bs added realism to the show, and the rescue of wounded from a high tower hy ropes was very interesting. Our next call was at the base chap- el, the Chapel of St. Ambrose. Dedi- cated on December IRth. 1935, this chapel has many unusual features in- Great Clearance Dresses, Skirts and Millinery BUY NOW AND SAVE, AS THE GOODS ARE SCARCE JERSEY DRESSES One Lot Jersey Dresses (slightly damaged) good range of shades* regu- lar value up to $3.95. Clearing $1.29 LADIES' CREPE DRESSES Good assortment of styles and col- ors. Your choice $1.98 LADIES' CREPE DRESSES Some very smart smart styles. These are all high-class dresses. Good range of shades, sizes 14 to 54, reg. up to $8.95. Clearing $2.98 SKIRTS Xia- |iiality wool skirts. These are ex Ira value get yours now. Special , . $1.00 to $1.49 MILLINERY A smart clearing of Hats. Lovely models. This season's styles. Priced at $1.00 to $1.49 SHIRTS and DRAWERS In mottled color with a good heavy fleece; all sizes, each 89c COTTON FLANNEL Here is where you get a good serv- iceable warm dress at low cost. They come in check or floral patterns; all good colors, about 35 inches wide. Special, per yard 22c COMFORTERS In beautiful floral patterns, some panelled. All well fulled and well made. Choose your now $2.95 - $5.95 PLAIN BROADCLOTH For Quilts. They come in a big range of colors 36 in. wide, yard .. 25c MEN'S OVERCOATS liny your Overcoat now, as the qual- ity won't be as good later. Good as- sortment of tweeds, meltons, etc., in all hixt-s $16.50 up SWEATER COATS Men's heavy brushed Sweater Coats with full zipper front. They come in combination of blue, grey, green, sand and wine, sizes 36 to 44. Special $3.25 WOOL DRESS GOODS This includes wool crepes and plain weaves, several good shades to choose from. Now is the time to make up warm dresses, 40 in. wide. Clearing at, per yard 98c FLEECE-LINED COMBINATIONS In mottled colors. They come in two weights, all well fleeced. Per suit $1.59 to $1.89 BOOTS and SHOES Girls' Snow Boots Made of good quality white leather with wool cuff at top, oak leather soles, sizes 11 to 2. Per pair $2.45 Growing Girls' Shoes Made of good wearing soles and low heels, sizes 3 to 8. Per pair $1.95 SKATING OUTFITS Women's white leather boots and skates, all sizes $4.50 Men's Boots and Skates .... $4.25-$5.50 Store House 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day Saturday 9 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. F. T. Hill & Co., Ltd MARKDALE, Ontario eluding the emblems of many sob- marines around the walls, among others, that of the "Thetus" whku was lost and afterward recovered. It is since given a very good account of itself. All the furniture in the Chap- el was presented by friends. A trip through the submarine base was most enlightening, one especial- ly interesting demonstration was methods* of escape from a submar- ine cndr water. This we watched through the glass walls of an enor- mous tank filled with water. Then a hurried visit was paid to numerous buildings in which naval training, physical training, and drills, were going on, and a mess where 1000 men are fed at one time. The most impressive feature of the afternoon was a review of four thousand trainees with band and everything. While everyone connected with the enormous base is working most strenuously, they still have time to look after fifty acres of potatoes on the grounds, although we found il difficult to believe that fifty acres could be found for such a purpose. After being given afternoon tea at the Officers' Mess, we were taken around the nearby city to see bomb damage. For this trip and the other little motoring we did while at the base, WRENS were the chauffeurs. There are a large number of WRENS employed at various tasks around the base. An Ancient Inn It was a day packed with interest- ing and instructive sights, and we were sorry to have to start away on our long journey in our bus, to our headquarters. The tvip was broken at Lipbrook, where we visited the Royal Anchor Hotel, which was built in 1416. The rooms in this hotel are all named after famous people who have stayed in them, and bear such names as Nelson, Samuel Pepys, William Duke of Clarence, the Duchess ol Kent, etc. In front of the hotel is a fine old chestnut tree which is re- puted to be 300 years old. Altogether, our day with tho Navy broutrht home to us that Britain's greatness has come from her Navy, and that the spirit of Nelson is still carrying on. The Late John English Nottawa lost a highly respected and esteemed citizen in the passing of Mr. John English who died on Thursday morning, Jan. 21st, at the iome of his daughter, Mrs. Alex. Mullin, Feversham. Mr. English had suffered from a heart condition for several months and since the passing of his wife in November his health rapidly failed. The deceased, who was a son of he late John English and Elizabeth McComb, was born in Port Hope, Nov. 22nd, 1868, and when quite young moved with his parents to Rock Mills, where he spent his young manhood. On April 6th, 1892, he married Jeanette Kennedy, who pre- deceased him November 15th, 1942. Following their marriage he was en- gaged in farming for several years in Osprey township, later moving to Xottawa, where they resided until the death of Mrs. English and since then spent his time among members ol his family. He is survived by two sons, John of Detroit, Angus of Hamilton, and two daughters, Annie, Mrs. Alex Mullin, Feversham,, an<j Elizabeth Mrs. Frank Hewson, Duntroon. One daughter, Bernice, Mrs. Gordon Thompson, predeceased him in Sep tember, 1941. There are also eleven grandchildren. Four brothers and one sister also survives, James of Cascade. Idaho, David of Minneapolis, Minn., Alex of Rock Mills and George of Wilder. Idaho, and Mrs. W. Clark of Wilder, Idaho. Mr. English was a member of the Orange Order for many years and or a number of years W. M. of Not- tawa L.O.L. 965. He was also a member of the Black Knights. H* was a good friend and neighbour, kindly and genial and his passing is deeply regretted by all who knew lim. 'His remains were taken on Sun- day to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Hewson, Duntroon, the funeral service being held on Monday afternoon ; n Nottawa United Chcrch. where, though weather and road con- ill ;. in.-, were unfavourable, a large number of friends gathered to pay their last tribute of respect. Rev. W. 0. Bristol of Collingwood Baptist Church was in charge of the service and spoke comforting words to the bereaved family from the text "My Grace is Sufficient for Thee." Rev. R. A. Birnle assisted. Interment was made in the Baptist Church Cemet- ery, Collingwood. The pallbearers were four grandsons, Claire English, Bruce Mullin, Frank Hewson, Elmer Mullin, also Herman Prentice and Robert McKee. Among the beautiful floral tributes were wreathes from the Orange Or- der and the Bell Telephone Co., which were carried by Messrs. Merla Rob- erts, Wm. Service, R. Weir, O. Tracy, W. La-w, A. Beaupre, L. Blackburn and E. Jamieson. Friends from a distance included Mr. John English, Detroit, Mr. Angus English and Claire, Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley McComb, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. McComb, Mrs. Annie Sargeant, Owen Sound, and Mr. Merle Roberts, Feversham. The Late Geo. H. Lone The news of the sudden death of Capt. Geo. H. Long in a Toronto hos- pital, while on his way home from Niagara, came as a great shock to his family and friends in Maxwell, where he was born 66 years ago, the son of the late Wesley and Dianna Lung, grandson of United Empire Loyalists. As a young man he spent .1 short time in Northern Michigan and later sailed on the Great Lakes, where he received the rank of Captain. He also spent some years in the Canad- ian West. He was in Regina at the time of the great cyclone. While there he worked at the trade of carp- enter and he was also an expert cab- inet maker. Since the death of his brother Fred he operated a fruit farm in the Niagara district. He was a man of many sterling qualities, honest and upright in all his deal- ings and will be greatly missed in this community. He was a member and Past Master of Prince Arthur Lodge, A.F. and A.M., of Flesherton, and of Minitou Lodge, Collingwood. The funeral which was largely atten- ded was under the auspices of the Order. Dr. S. L. Mercer assisted by Rev. C. MoNichol of Feversham "con- ducted the service at the home He is survived by three brothers, Albert of Toronto, James and Chest- er of Feversham and one sister, Mrs. Thomas Beatty of Maxwell. Three brothers, William, Charles and Fred predeceased him several years ago. The pallbearers were all old friends and neighbours, John Steph- en, William Chard, Thomas Bemrose, Ray Fenwick, Andrew Pallister and Sam Arrnott. The flower-bearers were Geo. Long, Geo. Priestley, Harry Montgomery and Leanord Seeley. Shur-Gain Feed Service ! Unloading Carload of Wheat THURSDAY & FRIDAY OF THIS WEEK Please leave bags at the mill and we will notify you when to call for them. | Phone 24w Flesherton Planing Mills H. A. McCauley, Prop. Small Ad. Column WANTED Set of 1-horse sleighs. J. K. McLeod, Ceylon, phone 4C \ FOR SALE Boots and skates, size 8, first class condition. Can be seen at The Advance office. 35cl FOR SALE Several Heifers due to freshen this month. Joyce Port- eous, R.R.I, Flesherton. 33p2 WANTED Morses and cows fit for mink fed. John J. Meads, Pricevilte, phone 21 r 4. POTATOES WANTED Will pay $1.60 for Grade A potatoes deliv- ered at Flesherton. Write Box 29, Flesherton. 33p3 WANTED Horses and cows fit fr mink feed. F. Eagles, Proton Station, R.R. 3, phone 41r3. LOST At time of recent fire, small battery radio, was known to have r been taken from building Pleas* return to Ro-bt. Smith, Flesherton. LOST At dance, Flesherton, New Year's Eve, goloshes enchanted, size 10 left in place of size 8. Please return to F. Ready, phon 73r3, Flesiherton. FOR SALE 2 Large domestic ice refrigerators, ice plow, 2 sets tongs, 1 pud, silent salesman in good order. G. B. Welton, Flesherton. SEND IN YOUR RENEWAL. Tho British Ministry of Agriculture states that farmers in Germany who require to purchase a new farm im- ]>k-nu>nt must prove the necessity for such a machine by supplying as scrap a similar machine used on the farm until 1041 or 1942. th*mfo Dora "I was awfully lucky at the Christmas party last night." Mamma "In what way, dear?" Dumb Dora "We played a game in which the mu, t either had to kiss a girl or forfeit a box of chocolates. I got ten boxes." HIDES Again in the market for hides .beef, horse, sheep and calf skins. Frank Eagles, R. R. 3, Pro- ton Station, phone 41r3 Flesherton. FOR SALE Purebred Hereford Bull, six months old, heifer calf seven months old, both registered. Wm. Fadden, Phone 22r4-l, Fev- ersham, Ontario. 36pl LOST In Flesherton on Saturday, Jan. 16, black Newfoundland dog, answers to "Teddy." Finder please notify W. A. Weber R.R.4, Mark- dale or phone 73rl2 Fles-herton. Chicks? immediate delivery; also started. Or order for future de- livery. Bray wants " OUr order early to inscre delivery. Agent will quote prices and book order. John Mi-William, Flesherton. NOTICE - Will the person who ex- changed No. 8 overshoe for a No. 9 on Sunday evening, please phon 44rl3, Flesherton; range stove in good repair. <}. A. Cairns. 34cS FOR SALE 7-room brick house a Flesehrton, large lot, . arage, g**4 well, must be sold settle estate of the late Andrew Gilhrist. Apply to John Stewart, Executor, Flesherton. t4t4 BUSINESS CAR JS AUCTIONEER WM. KAITTING LICENSED AUCTIONEER for th County of Grey Farm and stock sales our spec - ty. Terms; reasonable. Satisfaction guaranteed. Bates arranged at The Vdvance office. DR. J. E. MILNE Office _ Durham St Office hours.- afteraeM t t Wednesday an4, Saturday 7.80 to 10 p.j. No effice hows on Sunday.