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^2$: 7 ^ ^f)je /tolj^rUm^^jrtiattc^^ yOI^. 67; NO. 25 FLESHEETON. ONT., WEDNESDAY, XOVEAIBER 19, 1947 W. H. Thurston & Son, Publishers,, A Former Feversham Pastor Gives Lecture A pro&t.ajble and pieusunt lime was spent Friday nigdit, Nov. Ttih. in the Preabyterian Church, Feversham, when Rev. Jos. Muchan, a fotmer minister, and Mrs. MU'Chan, showed lantern slides en th«i work m India and gave a vi;r.v interestint,' and soul- stirring discourse on their work stirring discourse on their work there- They have been working as miseionariea in the Jhansi field in India since leaving? Feversham seven years a<go and are now home on fur- kugOu Many friends were glad to see Rev. and Mrs. Muchan again and enjoyed their message. A social hour was spent following the lecture- Best wishes and prayer.s will go with Mr. «nd Mrs. Muchan in their jjreat work for the Master. Small Advertisements bri'-y i.dicV results- Mrs. Oscar Erickson Passes {Hon. T. Kennedy Officially Opened Kimberley Creamery Word was received last week of the passing of Mrs. Oscar Erickson, formerly Lizzie Roy, at her home in Caldwell, N.J., after an illness of some months. Besides her sorrowing husband, she leaves' to mourn, one brother, George, of Mono Centre, and fom- sisters, Ettie (Mrs. A. Stilwell) and Nellie (Mrs. Geo. Candler), both of New Jersey, Alice (Mrs. Jos. Thompson), Feversham, who has been with her the last two montSis, and Janet (Mrs. D. Williams) of Flesh eiiion. Mr. Boy Tho«ij>son and sister, Bumice, <>f Ferversham and Mr. fleo. Roy of Mteno Csntre motored to New Jersey for the funeral. They return- ed home on Tuesday of this week accompanied by Mrs. Jos. Thompson. Many a man stopped being boss in his home when his wife and kids re- turned from vacation. c ( FLESHERTON HIGH SCHOOL C 6 m en t ^ '^^ Convocation Ceremony At a largely-attended meeting in the Kimberley Community Hall on Fi-iday afternoon of last week, the Hon. Co. T. L. Kennedy, Ministe;.- of Agriculture, declared the newly- constructed Co-opei'ative cieaniery officially opened for business. The Honorable Minister emphas- ized the need for co-operation am- ongst farmers, and parri-.'uiarly em- phasized the imn,);'ti:ice of betttr feeding and breediiii/ |)ri>(?rams He was introduoi'I i y If. A. McC^ulpy of Flesn.'rtO';. Mr 'laroH Dawn, president '>i no 'Inard (. • Uire^iirs, officiated as chairman. Other speakers included T. Stewart Cooper, agricultural representative P. S. MacDougal, creamei-y instruct- or, Wes. Magwood, secertary of the Grey County Federation of Agricul- ture, and Fj-ed Lang, fieldman for the Grey County Federation of A^'riculture. All speakers stressed the need of hich quality cream to ensure the .success of a g-ood finishefi product. Grant Muir Graduates O. & A. Co-operative Report Annual Meeting Of Grey Splendid Year's Operatoins County Federation Held in High School Auditoriiun FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28tK at 8:30 p.m. by Flesherton Hio^h School .sludents GYMNASTICS CHEMICAL MAGIC DANCES CHOIR NUMBERS A 2-ACT PLAY â€" "THE BLUFFERS" Admission: 35c, 25o ipo years Ago "Joxlau^ In 1847 the poem« of Robert Browning were being read and acclaimed - at was the first 1847 Roger* Bros, patterns THE POPULAR TOPIC OF CONVE.RSATI0N IS THE DESIGN OF^ THE CENTURY -.^ IN SILVERPLATE . . rJie tooth AHHiVERSARy FATTERN (By Cijylon Reporter) Grant Muir, son of Mr. and Mrs. X. S. Muir, graduated from Knox College, Toronto, securing his B.A. (iej^ree at the graduation exercises in. Convocation .Hall on Friilay even- ing. JFr. and Mrs. Muir ivere in attendance. His many friends of the Ceylon-Priceville district are pleased to k-ani of his success. Grant is talc- ing the , theological course at Knox College and conducted the services the previous Sunday at Maple Valley, Singhampton and Feversham Pres- byterian chnrches. Osprey & Artemesia Co-operative annual meeting was held in the Park Hotel, iFlesherton, Wednesday even- ing of last week, with Mr. W. J. Wood of Allisto-n, president of the Ontario Cream. Pi-oducers, and a dir- ector of the United Farmer's Co-op- erative in Toronto, as guest speaker. Mr. Wood congratulated the local co- opei"ative on their splendid showing during the past year and gave many helpful suggestions and also some ot the things being accomplished by the Co-operative in Toronto. The president. Howard 1. Graham, presided and gave a report of the Board of Dierctors, while Richai-d Allan gave the secretary's 7-eport and Mr. John McWilliam, store manager, read the financial statement and the report of the auditors. The meeting voted unanimously to accept the suggestion of the Board of Directors, that the net .savings of over five thousand dollars be credit- ed to the memibei-s and rr-tained in the Co-operative as working capital, with the usual intoi-est lato boint' paid on the same. The manager of the chopping <and planing mill, John Brackenbury, gave a splendid report and an interesting discussion took place. The three directors who had com- pleted a three-year term, Messrs. F. R. Oliver, H. I. Graham and George Buchanan were re-elccfed to the Board. Oher mem'bers are J03. White. Richard Allen, Ward Harri- son. Ken Stewart, Herb Betts anA Albert Williams.' Mr. And Mrs. Richard Smith Are 61 Yeas Married ROD & GUN CLUR ORGANIZED IN FLESHERTON TUESDAY At Flesherton The annual noeeting of the Grey County Federation of Agriculture was held in the town hall, Flesher- ton, on Thursday, Nov. ISth, with forenoon and afternoon sessions. Over 200 farmers and their wives were in attendance. Dinner was served in the (baseanent of the hall by Flesherton Women's ' Institute, during which an excellent address was given by Mr. T. Stewart Cooper, agricultural representative. At the morning session reports were given as follows: (Jrey County Cream Producers, by W. G. Firth Beef Producers, by Edgar Lemon; Hog Pj-oducers, by Geo. Johnson and by Ed. Lang, Federation Fieldman. The afternoon program included an address of welcome by K. G. Betts, Reeve of Fleshei'ton; report of the President, Ross Bowser; i-eport of the Secretary, Wes. Magwood; report of the Treasurer, Fred Seim. Two splendid addresses were given by K. N. Monisuii, General Manager of Barrie Co-operativc Packers, on the. subject "'The place of co-operat- ive meat processing in our future national economy," and by Rev- A. (i. IReynolds of .Anuon on "Better jural living." A number of important resolutions were passed and supper was served by the W. I. Future Events O.DJl. SCHOOL CONCEBT ^ See "A Little Clodhopper" in tba Old Durham Road school on Dec 17. DANCE IN SINGUAMFTOM jjance in Hammill's HaU, hampton, on Friday night, Nov. 28. Music by Grove's Orchestra. Danc- ing from 9 to 1. Admission: 50c. FLESHERTON H. 8. DANCE Murray Simmons Orchestra will supply music for the Flesherton Higti School dance in the auditorium of tlM school on Friday, Dec. 12th. Dress Optional. Admission: 50c. AUCTION SALE Unreserved credit auction sale <A fai-m stock and implements, Monday Dec. ls.t, at Lot 20. Con. 18, Protea, two miles west of Proton Statjon, the property of James and Bertha MacCannell. â€" Geo. E. Duncan, Aue* tionoer. Congratuations are extended <o Mr. and Mrs. Richard Smith of To- ronto, who observed their 61st wedd- ing anniversary at their home on .Sunday. About six weeks ago Mrs. Smith suffered torn ligaments in her hip when she fell and since that time has been bedfast. Lately she has shown decided improvement and it is hoped that she will be able to be around again shortly. Tuesday evening of this week' a Rod and Gun Club was forroied ir Flesherton for the purpose of propa- gating and preserving the fish and wild life of this district. Following are the officers elected: President, ! Emerson McKillop; Sec.-Treas., Reg Boden; Trustees, Fred Gorrell, .4thol McKillop and Harold Fawcett. The next meeting will be held Monday, Nov. 24th, at the Munshaw House at 8 p.m.. when all persons interested are urged to attend. ' / ©memoiaBC /, y 7 ROGEeS BROS. r Come and see this ele- lant new pjiiern -- so rilliantly beautiful . so distinctive that already it has won the plaudits /. of the nation's women jk '52 -PIECE SERVICE FOR EIGHT $62-75 ON TERMS Engagement Mr. and Mrs. Allan MacKinnon; Flesherton, wish to announce the engagment od" their only daughterl Mary Christina, to Norman Everette, .second son of Mr. 'and Mrs. W. e! Loucks, Flesherton, the marriage to take place in Flesherton United Church on the t>th December. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Williams wish to announce the ongngement of their daughter. Lois Kathleen, to Mr. Gordon Edgar Breadner. .son of Mr. ;iin<i Mrs.. Edward Breadiier of Eu- genia, the jjiarringe \o take place the latter nart of Xovember. Dr, F. A. Thurston Passes AUCTION SALE Credit auction sale of farm stock, implements, etc., Saturday, Nov. 22, at Lots Vi-Vt. Con. ;3, Osprey (Hath- erton)â€" Fred McMaster, Prop.; Geo. E. Dnnciin, .Auctioneer. In M emonam E. L HOLLEY Dundalk, Ont. FAWCETTâ€" In loving memoiy of <"Ur dear mother. Mrs. Wesley Faw- «?ett '"ho ,passedv ;!iway \o.vember tSth, 1043. The world may change from year to year. And friends fi:om day to day. But never will the one \ve loved â- : From meimory pass away. Ever iemonibere<l by husband an<l daughters.- r A CENTRAL LOCATION Our convcnlmt location is readily a«c«Mlbl« bgr tha city's leading auto- MobUa and atraat car thoroughfares. Bates and Maddocks FUNiRAL CHAPEL 124 Avenue Rd. KI.4344 Word was received on Monday of the death, in Chicago, of Dr Fredus \. Thurston, last remaining brother of the late W. H. Thurston, after a lengthly illness. Dr. Thurston had been a dentist in Chicago for over fifty years where he won for him- self a high .standing in his profess- ion. Several new processes in dental technique resulted fi-om his inqnir- ing mind and invoitivc geiMus. -As a young man. Dr. Thurston had \v*orked as a carpenter in Simcoe county, but aniibilion called, he went to the fabnlous city of Chicago, whore he was destined to give a standing in his profession that re- flecteii well on his personal abilities and on his homo country. .A year or So ago he was presented with a gold- en certificate to mark the conipletioii of his fifty years in the dentn! profession of Chicago. He was born, September 12, 1868. son-of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Thur- s>ton, on the home-stead; 1'^ miles north of Kimberley. where his father had cleared a pioneer farm nearly a century ago. Since that linie the Thui'stons have owned property in the Beaver Vallev, and- Dr. Thwston D.D.G.M. Officially Visits Prince Arthur Lodge Friday evening last, R.W. Bro. W. B. Watson. District Deputy Grand Master of Grey District, paid his official visit to Prince .Arthur Lodge No. 3:J3, .A.F.&A.M., and was re- ceived by Wor. Bro. J. E. Jarick, Master of the Lodge. The D.D.G.M. heartily congartulated the Master, heartily congratiullaited the Master, excellence of their work. Following the Lodge work the Fourth Degree was held in the ban- quet hall, where the Master presid- ed. Following the toast to the King, M. S. McLeod proposed a toast to Canada and the EJmpire and was ably responded to by H. A. McCauley, P. D.D.G.M. .Alf. Do\vn proposed the toast to Grand Lodge and a splendid resipohse \\'as made by R.W. Bro. Watson, D.D.G.M., of Grand Valley, who delivered one of th^e finest ad- dresses it has been our privilege to hear. The toast to the visitors was proposed by H. W. Keraahan, and response was made by W. B. Lawson. District Secretary, R. W. Morrow of Owen Sound. W. B. MfcDonald of Durham, B. Murdock of Durham, K. Dinsmoi'e of Markdale, Jas. Winters (if Dundalk and -Mr. Johnston of Mid- land Ixidge. S. A. SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNUAL ENTERTAINMENT The Salvation -Army Sunday School will hold their annual entertainmeBl and prizes given for attendance, on Thursday, Nov. 20tb. at 8 p.m. in ths Hall at Feversham. Everybody wfV come- We invite you to come. Please bring lunch. BAZAAR AND PLAY MAXWELL Maxwell United Church W.A. will Iiold a bazaar and play on Frid^t Nov. 21st, with the bazaar to com- mence at 7 p.m. Play "The Littl* Clodhopper" will be presented by the Bognor young people at 8:30. Ad- mission: .'JSc and 20c. Lunch booth. ST. JOHN'S W.A. BAZAAR The annual bazaar of St. John's Unite<l Church will be held in the chiirch basement Saturday, Nov. 29, at 3 p.m. Afternoon tea served.' Watch for further announcement. Bognor Couple Observe 25th Wedding Anniversayr Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Parkin of Bog- nor were at home to their friends on Saturday, Nov. l.'ith, the occasion of their 2,5th wedding anniversary. Many friends called afternoon and evening to extend congratulations and best wishes. Mrs. Parkin is a daughter of Mr. John Wilkinson of Rock Mills. The roo-nis wore Iwaiuirully dcci'r- ated in silver and blue throughout the dining room table being laid with BIG YOUNG PEOPLE'S RALLY St. John's United Church, Flesh, erton, Friday. Nov. 21st, at 8 pjn. Hear Miss '"Marg." Smith tell about the World Youth Conference held last summer at Oslo. Norway. Pleas^ bring sandwiches and cake. Silver collection. DANCE IN MAXWELL The Maxwell W.T. will sponsor a (lance in aid of Elwood Partrfdige which will be held in the Orange Hall, Maxiwell on Tuesday. Nov. 29. Pedlar Orchestra will supply ron:id and -sfcmrp danc'og. T/aMi • . plena* Si-ing lunch. Everyone invited to attend. DANCE IN DUNDALK In Dundalk town hall Thursday, November 20th. Music by RtrMn Kirk's Ot^hestra of Owen Sound, sponsored by Dundalk Ball Cltjb. Admission: .^Oc. ine cloth and centred with a three owTied at his death the property of ' t'cr wedding cake, flanked by silver the old Travellers Home in Kimber- ley. where his father conducted a temperance hotel for many year."* prior to his death in IfOl. He leaves a wife, (nee Cora Lee Goodhne) and two daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Wylde and Mrs. Helene Mason, and his .sister, Miss Myrtle Thurston,, who assistant in his office for many years, all resident in Chicago. Dr. Thurston and his family were well known in this district and news o(f his passing will be received with deep regret by many, as it was in his family circle here. Bom BBSSB â€" At 0!*nwn on W,ed.. Novenib(>r fSth, 1!>47. to Mr. and Mr.-!. Gordon Besse (Rohertn I.onvplh a daughter, Sharon 'Eli?,abeth. candles in silver holders and vases of (link roses. Mtrs. Ghas. Wilkinson, aun' of Mrs. Parkiis and sister, Mrs. Edna Russell, poured tea. • Many beautifull gifts were reveiv- ed, also a telegram of congratulat- ions from Yorkshire, England, home of Mr. Parkin. ^^COFi LOCAL CATTLE EXPORTED TO THE UNITEiD STATES Something of an unusual sale o(f cattle was made about a month ago, when Herb Corbett of Dundalk sold 18 male and 19 female animals fnxm his "Cloverbrae" herd of .Aberdeen- -Angus. These were sold subject to a T.B. and blood test, which was completed a wpek ago with 100 per cent clonr'. record- The«p 37 head of f!'*.ttle were loaded Inst wpi?k for ex- port '0 Clinton, Illinois, U.SA. SOMETIMES A [VERY LITTLE THINGS WILLBRINJGBI6 RESULTS Iâ€" OUR CLASSIFIED ADS WILL PWVt_THI§,T< 'ir^==::=ii..