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Wednesday, February 24, 1943 THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE British Minesweepers Helping to Win War at Sea Thanks to the united efforts of have seen a progressive decline in British mint-sweeping flotillts and Allied shipping losses. This picture scientist- working on protective de- shows units of a British minesweep- vices, the menace of enemy mines ing flotilla at work in the North has been ki-pt under control and we Sea. Through the adidtional hazards of the seas under wartime conditions, the men f the Merchant Service have tx-come highly efficient (run- ners, look-out men. etc., and still manage to be good all round sailors. N ATI VK WARS IN NEW GUINEA Wur is nothing new in New Guinea. The natives there may consider bombs and cannon something of a novelty, but the general idea of sub- duing the other fellow has long been put in practice. If you stand in front tf a certain case in the Royal Ont- ario Museum, you can be introduced, painlessly, to the brand of weapons Lied by the natives. Bows arrows and spears are their principal armaments. Native wars in the interior plateau region, which is outside white man's government control, are fierce and frequent, according to Dr. R. F. For- tune, anthropologist. He states thnt, "In effect, the native population is divided into many gmall 'countries.' Wartime Miracles Occurred In Britain 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 "There are miracles around us on every hand, but in this materialistic age we do not recognize them as such," was the remark passed during a conversation with an officer in England. The truth of this remark becomes more and more apparent when travelling in Britain today. In those dark days of l'J40, how often was there the thought that God must have forsaken us, yet even in those darkest hours miracles were oeing performed. It was a miracle that the Germans did not invade England immediately after Dunkirk; it was a miracle that Hitler attacked Russia instead of England; the defence of the Battle of Britain was miraculous. Probably the greatest miracle of them all was the rescue of the army of nearly four hundred thousand from Dunkirk. Few people realize the miracle that made this rescue possible When the editors visited Maiden- head one day, they saw a number of small boats that made many trips across the Chanel to bring back that I army. Similar boats were shown in the film "Mrs. Miniver" when that epic was j ortrayed. Those little boats could not poss- ibly have lived in a rough sea, and the English Channel is seldom smooth In fact it is famous as one of the most turbulent stretches of water in the world. Yet when these little boats made those trips to Dunkirk and back, the water was smooth. We were told that men who have lived all their lives beside the Channel say that they never saw it as smooth as it was them. Surely that was a miracle to equal the passage of the Israelites through the Red Sea. It is frequently remarked that the become allied against each other I way in which St. Paul's Cathedral in The Merchant Service Men Who Deliver The Goods Vessels are regularly delivering the supplies of war material to Allied fighting men the world over. Picture Shows: All hands to the boats. A practice drill on a merch- ant ship. Some occupy an area of less than a square mile Two or more 'countries' when disputes arise leading to war, so that armies up to one thousand m;n may be involved. "In peace time," continued Dr. For- tune, "people of these different London escaped total destruction .s a miracle. There is no doubt that the Germans tried hard to destroy it. The bomb damage around thi? cathedral includes some of the worst We were told this while looking over the city from Beechen Cliff, and it did not seem possible that 92 pro- jectiles could have found open spaces. Surely this was another miracle. At Bristol, as in many other cities, there are numlbers of miracles to be seen. Bristol Cathedral stands prac- tically unscathed, although buildings all around have been damaged. Our hotel, next door to it, lost 100 rooms. St. Mary's Redcliffe church, of which Queen Elizabeth in 1574 said, "The fairest, goodliest and most fam- ous parish church in England," has also had a miraculous escape from serious damage, while buildings all around it have been battered beyond recognition. A famous landmark in Bristol was the Leaning Tower of the Temple Church, which was built in 1145, and which was four feet out of perpen- dicular. The church and all the build- ings around it have been destroyed, yet the Leaning Tower stands up in the midst of the debris, and is still four feet out of plumb. There have been large numbers of churches totally destroyed, but there is a very remarkable thing about them. In most cases the steeple or tower is still standing. From the outside of the dome of St.PauFs cathedral can be seen at least ten churches in the vicinity that have been desroyed, including St. Mary (Bow Church) Cheapside, Christ Newgate (formerly te Gray Friars), St. Nicholas Cole Abbey, on Victoria St.; St. Mary Somerset, on Upper Thames St.; St. James Garlick Hythe; St. Vedas, in Foster Lane; St Lawrence Jewry; St. Giles Cripple- gate; St. Brides, and many others and in nearly every case the towers or steeples are still standing. The same thing can be seen in Bristo (where 28 churches have been de stroyed) and in Bath, Portsmouth and several other cities which we visited. The towers of all these ruined churches still standing, has caused people to remember an old saying, that the steeples carry the prayers of the people up to heaven. These steeples and towers are vis- ible symbols of the prayer that free people may be given the strength to remain steadfast, and that they may receive Divine aid to overcome the barbarians who would destroy the temples of God. The miracles described are only a very few of those thnt are to he seen in all parts of Britain today. 'countries' dance and feast together, j in England. It is one of the first and intermarry. This leads to com- \ places visited by strangers looking plications when war comes, making ' for badly damaged areas. Everything certain rules necessary. A man is expected to fight against his brother- in-law, hut first cousins arc given j in plain view from all angles, where- neltrality. In spite of rules for fight- 1 as it formerly was closely surrounded ing native wars," stated Dr. Fortune. ! by buildings. is demolished for many blocks ar- ound. The cathedral now towers up 'records indicate that half the deaths of both men and women are due to war." Certainly war is nothing new in Now Guinea! Clear telephone lines for AIL-OUT PRODUCTION Your telephone u part of a vast interlocking ays- tern now carrying an abnormal wartime load. Don't let needles* delays hold up messages on which pro* duetiou efficiency may depend. WARTlMt TELEPHOHE TACTICS E SUHE you l The climb up to tne gallery out- side the dome is about 650 steps, but the effort is well worth while. From this Icvation there is the most com- prehensive view of the widespread damage in that part of London. It impresses one more and more with the conviction that the way in which St. Paul's has escaped destruction is really n miracle. It did not escape entirely, how- ever. Two bombs actually struck the building and another was removed from the ground* just outside before it exploded. The first bomb struck just over the high altar and brought DIESEL OPERATED TRAINS RUN ON NATIONAL RAILS In the operation of a number of light traffic lines, the Canadian Na- tional Railways utilize diesel-electric engines. Throughout the System there are 100 regular passenger trains propelled by this type of mot- ive power. The Railway has also recently introduced diesel locomot- ives for switching purposes. A pion- eer in the development of diesel motive power, the Canadian National Railways first oil-electric car was used on a demonstration run from Toronto to Vancouver in the Fall of 1!>25, the distance being covered in 67 hours. THINK IT OVER We need no coupons for kindness; it is a joy we can share with all. We down blocks of masonry weighing need no coupons for happiness; that from one to two tons. These entirely is something we all can install. We destroyed the altar and the pavement, need no coupons for courage; it is a The second bomb fell in the north wonderful thing to wear, it is rich transept and went right through the and lovely and shining and never roof and the floor into the crypt; but gets threadbare. We need no cou- again the damage was comparatively pons for honesty or doing a good small, although the walls of the north deed. We need no coupen for mercy, transept nre now four inches out of prayer is unrationed and free; and plumb, and beams have been placed these are the things that will help to prevent further movement. our hearts to meet any contingency. When the area around the cathed- There will he coupons for sugar mid ral is studied, and the bombs which _ coffee, and for gas to restrict our Hill's. But the things thnt nre worth-while can never be rationed by coupons, you see, for the best things thnt bo in our Ian-' nre not sold by government decree. fell on it taken into consideration, it is no wonder that everyone remarks that it is a miracle that St. Paul's is still standing. Viscount Halifax bus said, speak- ing of St. Paul's, "Two years ago it was hemmed in by offices, shops n:id commercial buildings of every kind. All these have now crumbed into dust and ashes under Nazi bombs, and today SI. Paul's stands, as it should stand, clear, majestic, its great cross of gold above the city, sharp cut against the sky. .Surely there is something symbolic in that. The confused mass of buildings has gone, the rubbish has pone, but what really matters remains." The vicious raids on the peaceful city of Bath, where there were no wnr industries or anything of mili- tary vnh:e, will never be forgotten. These vaids which took place in April 1042, destroyed many fine and histor- ic bnildincr*. Yet during tho^e rnlHs 02 bomhs foil in garden* or open spaces where they did little damage. Send us the news of your district. We nre as close ns your telephone. TENDERS WANTED Teiiders. will be received by the undersigned until Monday, March 1st, li'43, for switchboawl perator for O.sprey Municipal Telephone System, duties to commence March 15th. Free dwelling -rid lighting service charge provided, successful tenderer to take one week instruction without pay he- fore entering employment. For fur- ther particulars consult, the chairman of the Commission. Send all appli- cations stating salary .by month or year to ROSS SMITH, Soc.-Treas. Eugenia. Ont. ATTENTION HOME OWNERS THIS IS A GOOD TIME TO DO THAT SPRING PAINTING WHILE YOU CAN GET SOME HELP We have a complet lien of Paints, Enamels, Wax and Polishes MAPLE SYRUP TIME WILL SOON BE HERE Our stock of Sap Buckets, Sap Spouts, Pails, etc. is in fair shape. ECONOMIZE Make your old equipment last as long as possible. Get your machines repaired now and avoid disappointment later on. BUY WAR SAVINGS STAMPS REGULARLY FRANK W. DUNCAN HARDWARE phone 54 Flesherton, OnL Too early to think of spring, K ut sometimes a little wistful thinking is cheering on a cold day. A girl in Massachusetts wept for eighteen hours. We hope she got the coat. Diplomat The fellow who is al- ways "quick to note" the other man's mistakes, hen one of his own is a- rising * embarrass him. Mussolini says he'll hold out long- er than anyone. Like some ball play- ers, the longer he holds out the more he'll get paid. It will pay you to advertise in The Advance. A man's intellect is judged by hia ability to disagree without being disagreeable. It won't be long till some girls go to the mountains to see the scen- ery and others to the bei.ch to be the scenery. A precaution against weeds is to plant clean seed. Number One Grade is recommended. The symbol "Grade One" should appear on either the con- tainer or the label. Small Ad. Column WANTED Small refrigerator for cottage. Jack Tomlinson, Eugenia. WANTED Set of 1-horse sleighs J. K. McLeod, Ceylon, phone 4C t HELP WANTED Capable girl for general housework. Write or apply to Kennedy Bakery, Dundalk. FOR SALE Yorkshire sows, bred. H. J. Courvoisier, Feversham, Ont, phone 7r23. 38p3 FOR SALE Boots and skates, size 8, first class condition. Can be seen at The Advance office. 35cl FOR SALE C.C.M. tube skates and boots, worn very little, size 6. Dr. Milne, Flesherton. 39c2 WANTED Horses and cows n: for mink feed. John J. Meads, Priceville, phone 21 r 4. FOR SALE Grade Hereford bull, 8 months old. Everette Blackburn, phone 45r2, Flesherton. 39c2 POTATOES WANTED Will pay $1.50 for Grade A potatoes deliv- ered at Flesherton. Write Box 29, Flesherton. 33p3 WANTED Horses and cows fit for mink feed. F. Eagles, Proton Station, R.R. 3, phone 41r3. FOR SALE Stock mixed hay, Chas. Stafford, R. R. 3, Flesherton. 37pl FOR SALE Mixed timothy and al- falfa hay in stack; also farm for rent as pasture, workable. Mrs. L. A. Fisher, Flesherton. FOR SALE 4 Young pigs, and 4 Yorkshire hogs about ready for registration, Import, Stevenson and Oak Ridge strains. Mathias Will- iamson, Priceville. NOTICE Fishing, hunting or tw- passing prohibited on Lot 24, Con. 6, Artemesia; trespassers will be prosecuted. R. Jones, Flesherton, R. R. 1. 37p4 NOTICE We are buyers of red clover, alfalfa, sweet clover and timothy seeds. Mail samples, state quantities. New cotton seed bags for sale. J. E. Muir, Ceylon, Ont., phone 40r22. S7pJ FOR SALE 2 Large domestic ice refrigerators, ice plow, 2 sets tdngs, ) 1 spud, silent salesman in good order. G. B. Welton, Flesherton. LOST Female silver black fox. Anyone person seeing this animal please notify J. 0. Dargavel, Flesherton. 3i>c3 HIDES Agaia in the market for hides beef, horse, sheep and calf skins. Frank Eagles, R. R. 8, Pro- ton Station, phone 41r3 Flesherton. FOR SALE Purebred Hereford Bull, six months old, heifer calf seven months old, both registered. Wm. Faddcn, Phone 22r4-l, Fev- ersham, Ontario. 3J>pl BRAY Agent will save time by book- ing your order now for immediate or later delivery chicks, dayold, started, or cockerels and capons. Give second choice breed, as some breeds and dates already booked. John McWilliam, Flesherton. FARM FOR SALE OR RENT 100 acres with good buildings. Lots. 73 and 74, Con. 1, North Dur- ham Rd., Artemesia. For further particular* apply to Mrs. Jas. Sand- ilnnd, Dundnlk. FOR SALE 7-room brick h^uae a Flesehrton, large lot, arage, good well, must be sold . settle estate of the late Andrew Gilehrist. Apply to John Stewart, Execute*, Flesherton. FARM FOR SALE 150 acres, 130 acres workable, M acres bush, good buildings, water in house and barn; situated Itt miles south of Markdale on No. 10 High* way. Apply to LORNE BUMSTEAD, Phone 114r2 R.R. 5, Markdale. BUSINESS CAP AUCTIONEER WM. KAITTING LICENSED AUCTIONEER for the County of Grey Farm and stock sales our spec - ty. Terms; reasonable. Satisfaction guaranteed. Dates arranged at The \dvance office. DR. J. E. MILNE Office __ Durham St. Office hours; afternoon* I te Wednesday and.- Saturday ev 7.80 to 10 pjn. No office hours on Sunday.