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» V \ :â-  i :â-  :| ;. :| • k ^H _ :â-  ^ I :| * :| m 4. « 4 9 : * < * « * « * 4 m 4 « <* * VOL. 65; NU. 35 FLESHERTON. ONT., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1946 vV. H. Thurston & Son. Publishers Injuries Not Serious In School Bus Accident Wednesday morning a private t>us, owned by the Hydro, and a car driven by Wm. Murphy of Markdale, came together in front of the farm of Thos. Ward, formerly the Alex. Carruthers farm. Six pu- pifs were coming to the Fleaheorton High and Public Schools when the crash occurred, the bus ibeing driven by Douglas Falconer of the Power House. It was thought that' serious injuries had been buffered by two of th« young people, but when they were taken to Markdale hospital and x-ray pictures taken, it was found that no bones had been broken, only severe cuts and Ibruises. Tholse in. the car were Douglas Falconeo: and Ms two brothers, Bob and Ross, feons of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Falconer, Blain and Marion Pickles, daugbteirs of Mr. and Mi%. Alf PicMes, and Gayle Marshall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 0. Maarshall. It was fortunate, in- deed, that the young people escaped from more serious injury. The pupils are still recuperating from their injuries it their homes at the Power House, "but expect to be back next week. OSPRE^ COUNCIL Card of llianks Mrfe. Fi«nk W. Duncan expresses sincere thanks and ajppreciation to her friends and neighbors for flow- ers, treats, cards and letters; also to the United Church for treat and the Welfare Atesociatiori for flowers. "I wore this gown to the party despite my hushand's abjections." "That shows a lot of backbone." "I know. That's why he objected to it." "Repeat the words the defendant used," said counsel for the plaintiff in a case of slander. "I'd rather not," said the witness timidly; "they were hardly words to tell a gentleman." "I see," feaid counsel: "then whis- per them to the judge." Future Events C.GJ.T. SKATING PARTY C.GJ.T. Skating Party, Thursday, Jan. 31. Lunch at St. John's Chmxh afterward. Everyone welcome. Ladies please bring lunch. The inaugural meeting of the Ois- prey Municipal Council, was held at Feversham, Monday, January 14th, with all the members present. After making and sui*cribing to the Sta- tutory Declaration of Office, Ihe Reeve, Mr. Hale, called upon the Rev. Mr. Lee of the Gospel Workers Church, to open the proceedings with Divine Worship. Afterwards the Reeve spoke briefly to the members, outlining to some extent what his policy would be for the coming year's business. The minutes and proceeding^ of the final meeting of the year 1946, were presented and read and upon being found correct were adopted, whereupon the following business was done: By-laws to authorize the borrow- ing of |25,000.O0. form the Bank of Toronto for current expenses, and to aippropriate the Sum of $21,000.00 for work and machinery for Town- sihip roads,' were read the required number of times and passed. Permission was grranted for the erection of 40 rods of wire fence, op- posite Lot 20, Con. 11, under the po-o- ; visions of By-law No. 3, (1946). Copies of the Municipal World, were ordered for the Members of the Council and Officials, Fees of $5.00 each were forwarded to Good Roads' Association; Ont. Municipal A'ssoca- tion and Association of Rural Muni- cipalities; a grant of $10.00 was made to tl e Salvation Army for Res- cue work, also $10.00 for Home Front -Aippeal. Mr. A. Wilson wafe appointed as Weed InspectoiT for 1946, and Messrs. G. H. Burk, Wm. Kendal, Wm. Hannon and Wm. Davison as Attendance officers. General accounts ordered paid were; Deputy Returning officer^, $4.00 each; PoH Clerks, $3.00 each and $3.00 each for the pdling places; L.O.L. Maxiwell, hall for nomination meeting, $5.00; Whillier and Co., el- ection supplies, $26.77. General road accounts ordered paid were, W. H. Little, wire fence bonus, $19.57; K. Hawkins, wire fence bon- us. $11,20; J. M. Steififord, snow fence. $287.80; Road's & Bridges, ad- vertising, $4.00; Pay Roll. No. 1. $61.80. Council adjourned to meet Satur- day, February 9th, at 2 o'clock p.m. â€" C. N. LONG, Clerk. Card of Thanks HOCKEY IN MARKDALE Shelbume vs Markdale in the Markdale Arena. Wednesday, Jan. 30 (tonight) at 8:30 p.m., schedule game of the Central Ontario League. Make a point of attending the Saturday night dance at the Frater- nal Hall, Flesherton. Good floor and the Golden West Mountianeers. You will enjoy yourself. SHOW IN FLESHERTON Thei-e will be a show in the Fra- ternal Hall, Flefeherton, Wednesday, Jan. 30th and in Robinson's Hall, Feversham, Saturday, Feb. 2. Show- ing .Abbott and Costello in "Pai-don My Sarong". Time: 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. .\dmission: 20c and 30c. CALLING ALL YOUNG PEOPLE Styled for YOUfTHl tho commun- ity Fireside to be held in Flesherton, February 3. ^.30 p.m., St. John's Ohuixrh, S.S. Hall, will not be an ex- tra church service tacked onto the end of the day. It will feature tal- ent from all the young people's or- ganizations of Markdale. You must not miss hearing Rev. A. G. Bugler tell of his work overseas among the soldiers in Dhe Second worW war. Come one, come all who hear the call! I wish to expirefes my thanks and appreciation to the people of Flesh- erton and vicinity for their wonder- ful patronage of the carnival in Markdale rink, January 24th, and e&pecially wish to thank the judges: Mrs. Geo. Boyd, Mrs. Fred Gorrell and Mr. Bob Phillips for the very efficient manner in which they con- ducted the judging of the various events. â€" Dr. R. L. Carefoot. in Memoriam F. B. Keys Again Heads Horticultural Society Mr. F. B. Keys was elected presi- dent of the Flesherton-Artemesia Horticultural Society, held in the town hail Monday evening. Despite the heavy storm, the attendance was very satisfactory. Those who attend- ed were treated to a very fine ad- dress by Rev. Dr. Anda-ew Thomson, who spoke on horticulture in China, and made many references of the similarity of plants in that country and in Canada, which was very inter- esting an instructive. A hearty vote of thanks was tendered to Dr. Thomson for his discourse and the interest he took in the Society and horticuliture in general. A vote of thanks was also tendered Mr. Keys for his untiring efforts and his in- terest taken in the Society. The report of the secretary and treasurer, Mr. C. J. Bellamy, showed that the balance from last year was $61.69 and that the Society had received in grants, membership â- 'eeS, donations, sale of plants, ertc, am- ounted to $244.23, making a total of $306.92 for the year, while $220.36 was spent for civic improvement, hall rent, delegate's expensa, postage and stationery, periodicals, treasurer's allowance and cost of plarrts, leaving a balance on hand of $85.56 with which to start the year. The election of officeiS resulted as follows : Hon. President â€" Rev. Dr. Thomson President â€" F. B. Keys. 1st Vice-Pres. â€" Mr^. R. J. Boyd. 2nd Vice-Pres. â€" Frank Eagles. Auditors â€" Mrs. K. G. Betts and Mr^. F. B. Keys. Directors for 1946 â€" Wes Smith. K. G. Goheen, Mrs. D. Williams, P. S. MacDougall and Mtsi. J. A. Hutchison. Following the meeting the ladies served coffee and doughnuts. The secretary wishes to announce that he is now ready for the taking of orders for plants, bulbs, etc., and that the catalogues are at his office. CHARD â€" In loving memory of a dear mother. Mis. Elizabeth Chard, who passed away on January 25th, 1939. Fond are the ties that bro-ken; Dear is the one that is gone; In memory we will keep her forever. As year after year passes on. â€" Ever remembered by the Family. In r.lemoiiam P.A.RTRiDGE â€" In mnnory of our father, .'Vlfred 1 artridge, who passed away January 24th. 1945. His weu.iy hours and days of pain. His troubled nights are past; And in our aching hearts we know He has found cwect rest at lart. â€" Sadly miss?'! bv h;<^> F- â€" "ly. Ceylon Couple Feted On 25th Wedding Anniversary Mi-, and Mrs. John McWilliam oib- served the 35th anniversary of their wedding on Monday, which event took place at Cowdenbeath, Scotland, on January 28th, 1901. Both the celebrant's are natives of Scotland and arrived in Canada August 1st., 1021, settling in the Ceylon district, where they have since resided. Mr. McWilliam is msinager of the Flesh- erton Co-operative. They have been worthy citizens of the land of their adoption and we extend heartieSt congratulations to them on this mile stone in their life. Mr. and Mrs. McWilliam have a family of four boys and one girl: Pte. Chas. McWilliam. just returned from overseas, LAC Joseph McWill- iam, with the RCAF overse<as, Nancy. Ian and Ivan, at home. A public reception was given to Ma-, and Mrs. McWilliam in the Fraternal Hall, Flesherton. Tuesday evening of this week, when the peop'^ of Ceylon presented tht?n\ with •< CoMiSwell easy chair and a table lamp as a token of their e^^teem. The address was signed by Bill Irwin, Kendall Stewsvt, Jack MeDonnld. Tena Henderson. Mrs. M. Hogarth Mrs. J. SinclHir. Mrs. M. Invin .in.'l Mr. Fred- Chislett. At the same time n presentation was m«de ^'^ Pte, Ch-irlie McWilMnni and Gt5.r, Fred Mo's-hill. who have vis"- returned fit^m oversea' thi=! week. yiv^. Geo. Javnes made the t>resont'''i''n to Fred .md Mr?. Mary Tvwin to Charlie. STAR WEEKLY DELIVERED Have your Toronto Ptar Weekly delivered to wur home in FleSherton. â€" Price fru'-.ton. -^h^n? l''".v. CENTRAL LOCATION loeation is rMdily hf tiM city** iMding auto- Jates and Maddocks fUNtfiAL CHAPEL l24AvEnue Rd. KI.4344 Feversham Man Returns After 61 Years Away; Went To Yukon in 1896 Albert E. Burke, 80, who left Feversham at the age of li* to seek his fortune, is back for the first time in 61 years in his native haunts. Veteran of the Yukon gold rush of the late nineties, Burke is spending a few days with an elder brother, George, 82, who has been ill. "I'd hardly know the place if it weren't for the Beaver River, which down through the centuries has cut a deep gorge in the rocks," he said, in commenting in numerous changes during the six decades he has be&i away. Prospector, bar-tender, trapper and jHJOl-room operator, Burke says he has been all over Alaska, which he firfet set eyes upon in 1896, after spending several years in the wester" United States. He had left "a good job" driving a grocery wagon for Giles & Son, on Yonge St., Toronto, to go West, and later struck for I British Colurnbia, intending to work â-  on the Canadian Pacific P.ailway, ; under construction at that time. "I I couldn't resist the call of the North j and went to SkagTivay in i896. A | party of our of us later joined the i gold rush on the Yuko*i river â€" but ] we were too late â€" all the good claims ! had been staked. We took in a year's supply of bacon, butter, flour and other food. It was pretty tough in there the fir'st winer,. which was spent mostly in prospecting and staking." Recalling Eldorado Creek as one of the richest in gold, this bachelor prospector said it was a common occurrence for more than one man to stake the same claim. "There was always the hope that the first man wouldn't survive the rigors and danger^ of that new country and would never reach the claims office."' he reflected. ".A claim was 20 acres, and half of that would be "benches." he said, explaining that panning of gold wafe easiet along the sides of the fetream. "In my day I've seen hundreds of nuggets, some large ones worth a fortune," he said. "I let the other fellows do the hard work and I took the easy side of it." Mr. Burke chuckled, exiplaining that he got $15 a day for tending bar at Dawson City. Ordinary laborers were paid $10 a day. The currency was American money, "but you nevei saw anything smaller than a quarter. .\nything less didn't count in that country in those days," he recalled. At one time gold was more plentiful than currency and there were lotis of $20 gold pieces floating around. Miners, he said, carried their money in a 'poke', which was made of buck- skin. "I never thought I'd see so much money as I ^aw in the boom days in the Yukon," said Burke, ex- plaining that the boom lasted four or five years. "It was a wild place and life was mightly lootee. Every- body gambled. People who had never had any money before didn't know what to do with it." Dance halls did a thriving business and owners would charge men as high afe a dollar for a dance with a girl. The .girl get half the 'take'. He re- called Murray Eads as operator of i one of the dance halls. For twelve years Burke trapped on the Inoko River, a tributary of the Y'ukon, and got as many as fifty beaver in a season. He got as high as $23 apiece for these. .\niong the old miners he recalled were "Curly" Munro from Seattle, the Berry Brothers, who "struck it rich" at McCormick's Fork's and a mon known only as "Ni.srger Jim", a southerner. ".A.I1 those men .made theii- pile in the Yukon and remain- ed to die there.' Burke himself is going back .nfter he's had his visit. He was among a group of relatives to welcome Fit. Sgt. B. L. Burke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geoi-ge Burke. Who returned after serving oversea^ two years with the R.C..\.F. Honestly Its Own Reward Mr. Jos. Sewell last week lost his puroe with $30.00 in cash, for which he advertised in The Advance. Fri- day he received his purse with the money intact. Jack BnfclisSi of Rock MiUs had found the purse on the street and returned it to the owner. Whale Jack received a getterous re- waird for returning the money, we believe that the best reward he or anv o*heir person could receive would be the knowledge that they had done the right thing and were honest. Geo. W. Ross Re- Ejected Head of Osprey Fair Society The annual meeting of the Ofeprey AgricultUKai Society was held in j Robinson's Hall, Feversham. on Fri- day afternoon, Jan. 25th, with the president, Mr. Geo. W. Ross, pre- siding. This year closed Mr. Ross' 40th year in active association with the Society, somewhat of a record. For Some years he was secretary and ha^ been the president for the past three years.. Mr. Ross wished to re- tire from the Board, however the meeting thought otherwise after such faithful service, j The Secretary, Mr. Dougald Steph- ens, wished to thank all who assisted , in any way to make the 1945 Fair i the best in many years. The exhibit I of horses, cattle and Sheep was good | enough to fit any ring and the hall | exhibits were excellent, despite the weather difficulties during the year. .Almost $700 was paid out in prize money. During the year the Society brought home an .Attendance and Mileage Shield from the District Association meetings at both Tara and Hanover. Messrs. Geo. Ross and Lloyd Stephens gave reports of those meeting^. It was decided to hold a field crop competition and Messrs. G. W, Ross. Clayton Sprott. Kendal Hawkins and Leslie Hawton were appointed to make the neceSsary arrangements. Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd Stephens. Miss Mydtle Campbell and Kendal Hawk- ins were appointed as convention delegates. Directors appointed are: Kendal Hawkins. Clayton Sprott, Jos. Otte- well. Lloyd Stephens. Geo. W. Ross. Robert Blakey. .Albert Moore. Leslie Hawton. Richard Hallem and Frank Hollingshead. Lady Directors: Mrs. Lloyd Steph- ens. MiSs Myrtle Campbell. Mrs. F. Hollingshead. Mrs. Jas. Ottewell. Mrs. Josiah Crawford. Miss Mable Ross?. Mrs. Clayton Sprott and Mi^. .\lbert Moore. Auditors: Miss Myrtle Canupbel! and Mrs. Jas. Ottewell. The Society is sponsoring a hog carcaSs demonstration in the spring. In this, some of the hogs going from the district, are selected Tn the pack- ing house, brought back and a dem- onstration lesteon on grades will be given by an official of the Ontario Department of Agriculture. Five District Soldiers Receive Gifts At Reception Five more Flesherton district boys, just home dom overseas, were honored at a presentation in the Farternal Hall on Thursday evening last, in the persons, of Bill Welton, Jack .-Vdams and Don Porter of the village and Harold Johnson and Lloyd .\llen of Springhill. The joint gala event made the gathering the largest yet held. Mr. H. A. McCauley waS the chairman and Reeve Ken Betts gave the ogiciol welcome on behalf of the citizens of Flesherton. J. T. Parker on behalf of the Springhill people and the official welcome on behalf of the Canadian Legion. The presentations of cash donations were made by Miss Lavina Stephens to Lloyd .\lleii, Mrt. Harry .\kins to Harold Johnson. Mrs. J. BjMckenbury to Don Porter. Mrs. F. Taylor to Bill Welton ond Mrs. J. .-v. Richards to Jack .A.dams, Each of the boys thanked the donors and expressed their appreciation of the care taken of them by the organ- izations at home while they were ovei-Seas. The Golden West Mountaineers of Markdale supiplied excellent music for the dancing. Subscribers 64 And 54 Years Agricultural Committee Formed At Owen Sound With more than 100 men and women in attendance from all over Grey County and the City of Owen Sound, a Grey County .-VgricultanJ Committee was officially organised at a meeting held in the Community "Y" Owen Sound on Friday after- noon under the provisions of the Ag>- ricultural Committees Act. Personnel of the newly organized Grey County committee is aS follows: Nominated by Dr. McKinnon Phil- lips, M.P.P., Burton Carefoot of Col- lingwood; appointed by Grey County Council, County Councillor J. E. Matches; selected by the meeting, George Johnson, representing the hog producers; Fred Seims, poultry breeders; J. L. Leanoke, heep breed- ers; W. G. Firth, cream produoeist Wesley Magwood, dairy products; R. C. Robinson, crop improvemeut; Lindsay Ingles, from the Federatioo of -Agriculture; Mrs. Gordon Mo- Phatter. County Women's Institute; Les Farquharson, Junior WJ. and Junior Farmer^; H. H. Boyes. Farm Forums; Lyness Myles, ftiiit and vegetables. The meeting was presided over by Victor Porteous, while the guest speaker wate C. D. Graham, director of agricultural representatives in Ontario. Baptist Church Note* REGULAR SERVICES Increasing interest is apparent as the series of studied in the Book od Revelation continues. This Sunday the subject will be "The CSiief Sin of the Saints". Sunday School ses- sions at usual hours. FIRESIDE All citizens of Flesherton will please read the future events notice concerning the community firesid* services scheduled for next Sunday night. The Cedarside FireSide for February is withdrawn in faTonr of this community service. All members of the Baptist congregatioa aie urged t attend at St. John"^ Church, 8.30 p.m. Y'OUNG PEOPLE'S FIRESIDE Two community fireside services will be held in this district under the auspices of the young people's department of the local branch of the Ontario Religious Education Council. The first, thiS Sunday evening. Feb. 3rd, at 8.30 p.m. in St. John's United Church, will feature Markdale talent when representatives of all the Markdale chinch societies will par- ticipate in the orogram. The second in the series will be held in .\nneSley United Church. Markdale. Feb. 17, 8.30 p.m. when the Young People o* Cedarside Baptist and St. John's Churches will conduct the service. The speakers have been s^peciaUy chosen to address these meetings on themes of vital interest and impor- tance. PleaSe see Future Events ad- vertisements for particulars. The hour is 8.30 in order to avoid con- flict with Markdale Church evening services. RATION NEWS R.VTION COUPON DUE DATES Coupons now valid are sugar 48 to 69. butter 116 to 138. preserves 38 to 57 and PI to P26. meat 1 to 22. Oranee colored pretserves eoupone .^3 to 57. PI to P26, and all 'innmu- bered preserves coupons issued fw special purposes expire January 51. This week we are pleased to refer to the splendid record of two of the readers of The Advance, who have taken the paper for over fifty year!^ ^nd have renewed again. These are Mr. Jos. Buchanan of the Meaford Road, residing in Meaford, who has taken The -Advance since it started publication 65 years ago this coming June and Mir. Leonard Latimer of Eugenia, who has been a subscriber for 64 y«ar*, although it had been coming into Ms father's home prior to h{» subscribing. Both th««e gentle- men are enjoying Tcry good health at present and we wish them many years to en.ioy life. She-"There isn't much canned corn this year."' Heâ€" "Xo" What's the "^tuff com- ing in on the radio?" ij.iited Church Notee j Until the weather moderates, dw i morning Sunday service will be held in the basement of the Church. On Wedne'sday afternoon the Mis- sion Band will meet at a quarter to four. It is hoped that thea-e will be a good attendance oif children. On Thursday evening the weekly meeting for Bible Study and prayer will be held at the parsonage. The Subject for study is Rev. 8 and 9. On Friday evening the C.G.I.T. are- holding a skating party at Flesher- ton rink, to be followed by a lunA at the Church. Next Snnday evening under the auspices of the Young People's Un- ion, the .voung people of CedanMs and St. John's Churches are enter- taining the young people of Martt- dale. Artemesia and vicinity. For a fuller announcement see Ce<lar9ld* Church notes.