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VOL. 63; NO. 22 FLESHERTON. ONT., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1943 W. H. Thurston & Son, Pubfahcr* MRS. BRUCE HALL DIES (By Kimberley Reporter) Early Monday morning, Oct. 26th, there passed away in Collingwood Hospital one of our oldest and most respected citizens, in the person of Mrs. Bruce Hall, formerly Miss Ella Lawrence, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lawrence. Mrs. Hall was in her 71st year and was born on the farm where she spent all her life, she and her husband residing with her brother, Robert. Mrs. Hall was an active member of the United Church and W. A. as long as her health permitted and will be much missed in our community for her kindly deeds. She leaves to mourn, her husband, five brothers, Henry of Po-wassan, John of Trout Creek, No<ble of North Bay, Will in the West and Robert. Mr. Henry Lawrence and a number of friends were able to be present at the fun- eral, which took place on Thursday afternoon. After a short service at the home, a public service was held in the church, conducted by Mr. W. R. Buchanan. Mrs. Chard. Mrs. Kirkpatrick and Mrs. McMullen sang "God's Way is the Best Way'." After the beautiful service the remains were borne by o-ld friends of the family: Messrs. Geo. Haines, Wes Cornfield. Basil McConncll, S. Brock- lebank, Russell Ellis and Arnold Lawrence, and taken to Markdale Cemetery, where a number of friends were gathered. We extend our sin- cere sympathy to the bereaved family especially to her husband and bro- ther, Robert. LISTEN TO COUNTRY NEWS EACH SUNDAY AFTERNOON "Country News" is heard over CFRB Sun. afternoons at 2.15.' Heat The Advance quoted by Rex Frost in his interesting news broadcast. Items from The Advance are given almost every Sunday. Listen in. REPORT OF WAR WORKERS' CLUB, CEYLO* COMMUNITY Receipts Funds raised by card Arties and donations from Feb. to Oct. 21, 1943 |308.9 Exuenaitures Christmas boxes and cigarette for boys overseas $ 34.70 11 Watches for boys 241.45 Repairs to lamp and gas 75 Advertising 35 Geo. Mitchell Dies George Mitchell, retired banker of Flesherton, died at his home on Sat- urday, Oct. 30th. He had been in poor health for the past two years. Born in Alliston, Ont, he was a son of the late John and Sara Mtchell. He taught school for ten years, one of which h e spent at Feversham, later starting his banking career in 1887, as a. private banker, in Flesh- $277.25 Cash on hand $ 31.71 NO CHRISTMAS CARDS TO PRISONERS OF WAR The External Affairs Departmein announces that postal facilities will not be provided this year for the de- ] spatch of Christmas cards by friends . j and relatives in Canada and the j United Kingdom to Canadian and other British military prisoners and civilian internees in Europe. The announcement said last year the number of Christmas cards -ent to prisoners and civilian internees so congested enemy censorship facili- ties that ordinary letters for prison- ers were very much delayed. HOME BEAUTiFICATION An unusual opportunity will be af- forded the residents of Flesherton and Artemesia Friday night, Nov. 5th, at 8.15 p.m., when Mr. John Clark, Pro- vincial lecturer in Horticulture, will address a gathering in the Fraternal Hall. Garden lovers, interested in either flower-growing or vegetable gardening, will be eager to take ad- vantage of this occasion when Mr. Clark will present his illustrated address on "Home Beautification.'' In addition, Mr. Cooper of Markdale and Fred H. Clarkson of Toronto will take part in the program. Everyone will want to come early for community singing. It is expect- ed that time will be given for ques- tions and a discussion period, and if possible, a demonstration of floral arrangements. Inflation brings about a situation in which you handle more money but have less left than before. _ Artemesia Over The j Visited Scotland Top In Victory Loan Artemesia Township went over the tap in the Victory Loan drive on Wednesday of last week, the first township to achieve their quota in the county. In fact this is the fifth lime In a letter to his parents, L.A.C. Argyle Martin gives a concise story of his leave which was spent for the most part in Scotland. He says: Just got back from leave a few :ays ago and have been very bus> since. I went to Glasgow and Edin- in succession that Artemesia has had burgh and had a very good time. The this distinction. There is no trouble ' Scotch people are very friendly. 1 to sell bonds in Artemesia or Flesh- i stayed one night at the Overseas erton, as the people recognize their j Club and the remainder of the time responsibility and are eager to loan ! at a private home. Four other boys their money at a profitable interest land I went out to a home in Glasgov. rate. Dundalk also went over the top I for tea one evening and we all had on Saturday. According to the Tues- | day noon return from the County Loan Committee, five municipalities a wonderful time. The name of the people was Macphail, but they had no relatives in Canada. They have The Late George Mitchell have achieved their objective. Os-^rey j 3n tertained 2.500 service men since township has not done as well during I the war commenced; ten every week, the past week as they have raised | [ think that is probably a record. $47,900 out of their objective of $80,- j Another night I attended a party 000, or 59.9 per cent. Come on, Os- j at the Central Agency, which is prey, you went over the top last loan. . really the headquarters of the J. & do so again this one. The objective p. Coates Company, manufacturer* for Grey County was set at $4.000.- j of thread, etc. They invited ten boys < 000 and up to Tuesday noor. 75.5 was ; f rom the Overseas Club, so I hap- ; raised, or $3.018,250. j pe ned to be one of their guests. We . Flesherton is still leading with ; ; :a <j a ver y enjoyable time and they : 1174) of their objective, with South e ven gave us each a spool of thread, part of Euphrasia second with 112.2. j as a souvenir. and Artemesia third with 104.8. I W as a t Edinbursh for ;i day but I wished that I could have si PARTRIDGE CRASHED INTO lorffe r. It is a very tetere-i:- ROOM IN TOWN HOME p i ace . I was through the castle and the palace, and also St. Marguerite'? Mr. F. H. W. Hickling was sudden- ; Cha p e! . -^ey have a beautiful Great erton. which he conducted success- , -tn-fi,^ at hi* home in town on TV. , ,, . 1 1> sta i \\ ar memorial at the castle. The fully for many* years, later amalgam- ating with the Standard Bank, which the Canadian HUNTERS GO NORTH This week end sees the migration of deer hunters for the north coun- try, in readiness for the season which j opens on Monday next. The Dar- | gavel Club goes *-o Ardbeg and is I composed of the following: J. O. ; Dargavel, Thos. Watson. Howard I Watson, Robt. Watson, Mannie Dob- son, Geo Gilliech of Windsor, Otto Koehler of Southampton, Archie Albertson of Ardbeg, Chas. Langr- ford of Nobel and Bates Fawcett. is now absorbed in Bank of Commerce. Saturday afternoon, when he heard pa i ace is qu j te ancient, but very his- a loud crash upstairs as of breaking torica i. Queen Mary's andiance He was a life member ami Past ! room several feet from ^ wimlow . Master of Prince Arthur Lodge No. | These birds must travel at glass. Upon investigating he found rocm and sup p.; ng roo m. even her bed a partridge lying on the floor of the : is still in her bedroom. Lord Darn!, : . 333. A.F.&A.M. an ardent sportsman | to erash though the glass as they do> WifC ; S . ara their momentum carrying them sev- FORMER CEYLON GIRL IS WITH WRENS a keen fishennan. Elizabeth McOirr, predeceased on December 14th. 1941. Clipperton) of Toronto, Iva (Mrs. w ; n d ow . G. J. Goldsborough 1 of St. Cathar- ines and Miss Aleda. t home, two sons. Major J. K. S- Mitchell with the United States Army Air Corps. Spokane. V.'ash.. and Flying Officer | iai j room m tne palace, but I don : know whether vhat was before he married the Queen or not. Between the castle and the palace is the house ased him ,, i * v_ ici;,.tiinr v,a< > tist\- .ii. nn.MniK ii" 1 * ** L ^ where John K.no\ was born anu oe- ^O? ' morsel for lunch the next day> which ; yond the palace is a very high jill. j would assist in paying for the broken ( j he t of which is cal i e d "Arthur's (By Ceylon Reporter) Miss Margaret E. Smellie, a for- mer Ceylon girl, joined the Wrens recently at Calgary, Alta., and is now stationed for training near Gait. Margaret was a former student of Flesherton High School and many friends join in wishing her the best , of luck in her duties with the Navy. Geo. C. Mitchell, R.C.A.F.. overseas. One son. Harold, lost his life in the Great War in 1917. The furieral was held on Tuesday afternoon, with service in St. John's I In Memoriam Patron: "Look here, waiter, I ord- ered chicken pie, and there isn't a single piece of chicken in it." Waiter: "That's being consitent. sir. We also have cottage cheese, but so far as I know there isn't a cottage in it." BLACKBURN In loving memory of Geor<*" R. Blackburn, who died Nov. 4th, 1941. When for awhile we part, This thought will soothe our pain. That we shall still be joined in heart And one day meet aeain. Wife and Family. BATES & SADDOCKS --^.^^-frV'-.&ert'-r ? FINEIAL CHAPEL AOrBD for bmii/ul lerviet* I m odtr *t to*. Brorr fanrrml complete no mdM- llonot charge*, fiuptttio* to- MML 60% OF Oil FINERALS COST LESS THAI '200** CENTRAL LOCATIOH-124 AVENUE ROAM Telephone Klngsdale 4344 v^ United Church at 2 p.m.. Rev. Chas. D. Cox of Priceville conducting, and preaching a wonderful Masonic ser- mon from Eccl. 12: 7, "Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto Go<i who gave it." In place of the last hymn Rev. Bro. Cox read the 12th Chapter of Ecclesiastes. Interment was made in Flesherton Cemetery, where the beautiful Masonic com- mital service was given with a large number of the b r ethren attending. The pallbearers were: Messrs, r". H. W. Hickling. C. J. Bellamy. \V. G. Watson, C. N. Richardson, C. S. Mc- Tavish and T. J. Fisher. Among the large number of flow- ers were tokens of sympathy from Prince Arthur Lodge No. 333. A.F.& A.M., Flosherton Business Men and the High Falls Hunt Club. THE LATE MRS. EARL STRAIN Mrs. Sara E- Strain. 71- wife of Dr. Earle Strain of Great Falls.M.. died recently at her home, 825 Fourth Avenue north, Great Falls. Besides her husband, Mrs. Strain is survived by four daughters, Ruth Strain of Great Falls, Mrs Warren K. Russell of Waban. Mass., Mrs. Herman Bot- zow of Cleveland and Mrs. S. Pierce Browning Jr. of New Canaan, Conn., and six grandchildren. The late Mrs. Strain was born in Flesherton on Nov. 22nd, 1868, whert she and Dr. Strain attended school top Seat." Edinburgh itself is a very lovely city with several beautiful parks. I saw the house where Alex- ander G. Bell was born, also the one in. which Earl Haig was born. There ware many othe. thiags I would have liked to have seen, but didn't havt time. I was down to London for a day rid finally saw St. Paul's Cathedra: It is really marvellous. The archi- tecture of the dome is 'omethinjr' exceptional. The 'whispering wall' in the dome is something hard to believe, but it is really true. The guide sat at one side of the wall and even though he only whispered, we could hear him quite distinctly at the together, she being a daughter of other side. The cathedral, itself i the late Thorpe Wright. They were wonderful edifice and must have tak- married on Dec. llth, 1894, and she j years to build. The wax museum accompanied her husband to Europ.-. | was also visited. There you see where he studied meiicine. In 1896 ; ures of all the rulers, past and pre resided continuously. RATION NEWS they went to Great Falls where they sent, screen stars, murderers, tenr stars, etc. They are all very realistic and well worth seeing. I was at the Beaver Club a couple of times and finally met sonnw. ' According to" a new ruling, it is ! from home. I was standing in line now necessary, when applying for a I iti " to have ^^thing to^eat permit to buy ammunition, to present v '.ir gun registration form. Also when along came Everette Parker. We just sat down and had a good A ., l^ Vi t*,v.'l Among those from a distance who |,nly a limited amount of ammuni- 1 talk. Everette looks well and attended the funeral were: Mr. Go.|tion may be approved by the Local J. Goldsborough of St. Catharines, j Ration Board. The hours of the Mr- John Mitchell, a r.ephew. of 'Ocal Ration Board at Flesherton feelin.e fine. Stayner. Mrs. W. G. Trelford, Mrs. 0. E. Martin and Miss Florence Bunt. all of Toronto. UNITED CHURCH SERVICES In St. John's United Church next Sunday, Nov. 7th, at 11 a.m. a service of Remembrance will be held 1 ; also at Proton Station at 3 p.m. and at Eugenia at 7.30 p.m. It is hoptvl that there will be large attendances at these services. A minister from Toronto will have charge. It looks as if the cards are stacked against the Germans in Rom* and doubtless the Duce's wild! i-e: 9.30 a.m. to 12 noon, UO p.m. to .30 p.m. Card of Thanks The family of the late George Mitchell wish to express their heart- felt thanks and appreciation for the nany acts of kindm?*?. messages of sympathy and beautiful floral otfer ngs received from their kind friemte and neighbors, during their recent bereavement. They esipecially thank the Rev. C. A. Cox and the members of Prince Atthur Lodge No. 333. .V.F.&A.M. Future Events EUCHRE AND DANCE A Red Cross euchre and dance will be held' in the Fraternal Hall, Flesh- erton. on Thursday. Nv. lltoh. AUCTION SALE J. D. McLeod of Ceylon will hold an auction sale of Fans stock, im- plements, etc., one mil* west of Cey- lon on Friday, Nov. 12th. See list in next week's issue. George E. Duncan. Auctioneer. Thieves who steal tires may be planning a blowout. The expression "family circle" is still all right, for a circle sure does RO round and round. The Soo has a foot of snow. They're bright people up there always get the drift of things sooner than wo folk do. Trip To Los Angeles (By Miss Irene Martin) It has been requested that I tell you of some of the high lights of the interesting trip which I was privileg- ed to enjoy in the summer vacation. I covered about 8,000 miles and saw so many thrilling sights and places that it is difficult to know what to tell first. I left Toronto on a Monday aigfat and travelled steadily southrwest across the United States, reaching Lo= Angeles on Friday afternoon. It was, indeed, the greatest thrill of the whele trip to see my brother, whom I had seen only once in fourteen years, and to meet his wife and little daughter at the station there. I had a twelve-hour wait in Chicago) and was able to see something of the business section and to enjoy a drive out along the shore of Lake Michi- gan. From there on through Iowa and Nebraska is very fine fanning country, with hundreds of acres of corn. Omaha has i beautiful modern station upon a high bluff on the west bank cf the muddy Missouri River. Wyoming is very rolling ranch country. Cheynne is a busy mid-Western city and was celebrat- ing a "Frontier Days" week and windir.v displays ir.cluik-d saddles, boots Indian gootis. etc.. used in those days. It i? the ; r of that unique American speotacle. the rodeo. Whil there, we \vitr.vSse<I ipite a dust storm, followed by a vt-ry severe electrical storm. Frowi then? the country becomes mountain- ous. with mar.y mir.inar camps. Then it broadens out into roilrng land cov- ered with sage bush and only small i'.fre :ir.-i there. Around Salt Lak>> City, in Utah, ia good progressive farming country for several miles. It is the State capital ar.d was founded in 1847 by Brigham Your.j,' and a company oif Mormon pioneers. From a barren waste, this city has become one of the most beautiful in America. It is in the heart of the inter-mountain region ar.d off in the distance art the Wasatch Mts. The Mormon Temple block is a ten-acre square, encom- passed by a solid stone and adobe wall. 12 feet high and three feet thick, with larges sates on each of the four sides. Within the wall are the Great Mormon Temple. Taber- nacle. Ha!!. Museum and the first house built in Utah. Soar the Utah-Colorado State line is Ruby Castle. This unique rock vniation. resembling the shape of a cast'.e. is situated in Ruby Canyon, rightly named on account of its ruddy sandstone. The hues and the strar.sre tiirures cut by wind and water, make this nineteen mile long canyon a sight never to be forgotten. We crossed the Great Sandy Des- ert with its sage and cacti ami came airair. to the mountains and saw "Old Baldy" with its snow-covered peak. Nearing Los Angeles are large groves of citrus fruits and the larg- est single vineyard in the world. The market jjardens. once operated by rho Japanese, are now worked by Mexicans. Los Angoles is truly a beautiful city, with dozen of equally beautiful suburb*, such a" Santa Monica, jlen- dale. Hollywood. Pasado-a. Beverley Hi'.ls. etc. The striking characterist- ics are the wide palm tree-lined boul- ev.mls; the homes of Spanish arch- itecture. nearly all of one-story and white with red tile roorf; the flower cardens and patios; the oroad pavsd highways lined with a wide variety of beautiful eucalyptus, pepper, syc- amore. oleander, hibiscus and other trees. In the distance, always, are the peaks of the Sierra Nevada Mts- There is no rain during the summer or fall months, and everything would be dried up if not for irrigation. One gets^-a greater realization of the preparedness for war when along the coast. The black-outs are real and without warning; the streets are dSm and no electric signa, etc.. There are huge barrage balloons to be let loose to entangle planes: there are great war plants well eamoflaged. One home where I visited even had its own private air ri.id shelter, fully equipped at all times. Nxt week I shall tell of the old S-pwii* mission at Capistrano. W yoti out too much strorwr stuff in them, the goblets will get you if you don't watch out.