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w m^mm '1 ^ i Vol. 69; NO. 11 FLESHERTON, ONT., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1949 F. J. Thurston, Publisher <? BSERVED HIS 87TH BIRTHDAY * Mr. Richard Porteoos, formerly of Pleiherton, oibserved his 87th birth- ^y anniversary on Monday, Aujj. Sth, at the home of hi a son, James foTteous, 8th line. Large Boys' Camp Held At Miramichi ^ In Memoriam ^ENTHAM â€" In loving memory of ^nr dear husband and father, Rielhard Jentham, who passed away August Jlith, 1J»44. â€" iEver rememlbered by his Wife and Family. * iMAGESE â€" In loving memory of tor dear daughter. Hazel, who pa8»- id away, August 7th, 1942. Tour end was sudden. Hazel, dear, â- ^ You made us weep and cry, Cut the saddest part of all, .♦ You never said "good-lbye." ^ot a day do we forget you. In ouiT hearts you are always near, J/oved, remembered, longed for al- ways, Brinjjng many a silent tear. â€" Ever remembered by Mother, Father, Brothers and Sisters. . SULLIVAN LEAGUE PLAY-OFF BALL GAME : FLESHERTON .Sat'day Nite, Aug. 13 , This is the first g-ame of , best 2 out of 3 series. « The winer to meet the ^ Kilsyth ^ Keady winner I for the SulHvan Cup [ 6:45 p.m. ' 9 innings For the past eight diays, 75 boys and their leaders enjoyed canup life end training at the United Church canjp-cite, north of Port Elgin. Among them were Ranald MacMill- an, Roy Park and Junior Hender- Eon. Rev. A. G. Macpherson was this year's Director, Rev. L. W. Moudl of Priceville, sports director, and Barry Thurston was one of the Junior Consellors. Plastic, leathercraf t and wool â- wor*' were oiftered in the handicraft groups. The sports consisted mainly of soifttoall, volleyball and swimm- ing. The Bible study centred ar- ound the life of Jesus as recorded' by Mark. The field -day was held at the close of the camip, but the re- sults were not available in time for this week's Advan<'e Mrs. John Dobson Has 86th Birthday Celebration (By Bock Mills Reporter) Ck)ngratulations are extended to Mrs. John- Dobson, who celebrated her 86th birthday on Tuesday, Aug. 2nd, at the home of her son, Mannle Dobson. Luncheon was served in- cluding a lovely birthday cake in which was set 86 candles. Among' those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Dobson and Levi Dobson of Ravenna, Mr. and Mrs. Burt Wickens of Glarksiburg, Mr. and Mrs. Josh Dobson, Mir. and Mrs. Tiny Carter of Feversham, Mrs. Robt. Tyson and daughter, Violet, of Coe Hill, and Mr. Aldns of Har- court. NOTICE KAY'S BEAUTY PARLOR will be closed from August 15th to August 22nd. â€" Kathleen Hawkins The Pricevifle Reunion Was A Gala Event Holdfast Club Observes 25th Anniversary < <><><K«<~x»<>4><'<»><><><*<><><><>4^:~><>>:~K*<><><~>^^ The Home of Tasty Baking Specials This Week FRESH ORANGE CAKE SPICE CAKE FRESH BLUEBERRY PIE « I PIES I Mincemeat t Cherry (fresh frozen) ^ Raisin Date COOKIES Special This Week 2 doz. 35c SLICED BREAD CREAM PUFFS . CREAM BUNS JELLY ROLLS Flesherton Bakery i t I V I ^;<mm.*<><><"><'<">«<><><'«*<'«<">*«<'*^**<^^ « ^ A, * .A Our Chapel it at tht disposal o| •ur clients!* without txtra ehatgo. It contains well-appointed family reception rooms, including organ «nd organist. Bates and Maddocks l24AvP!iui: Rd K! 4344 r f (Priceville correspondence) The village of Priceville was the scene of a fine memorial service Sun- day last, when a very large crowd' attended an evening service honor- ing the district's gallant soldiers who sacrificed their lives dui-ing the tivo great wars. The service was held beside the splendid memorial and many were present from far and near. Rev. L. Mould presided. The Vet- erans and the Pipe Band paraded from the town to the cenotaph, and here the service opened with scrip- ture reading iby Rev. Mr. Moiujld, and with the hymn, All People Who On Earth Do Dwell, followed by prayer. John L. McJDonald of Otta- wa read the names on the honoi' roll. Placing tJie flowers were: Alex McLean, Emerson Burnet, Hector MacDonalJ and Walter Aldcorn. Mrs. Jim Sturrock raised the flag, two minutes of silence were ob- sei:ved, and Last Post was sounded by W. T. Cooper. The choir contrib- uted a numlber. The speakers for the evening were Hector B. McKinnon of Otta- wa, F. Ji. Oliver, and Miss Agnes Macphail. A cornet solo was given by W. T. Cooper of Durham. The meeting was closed with a hymn. On Monday hundreds were pres- ent for the reunion of the Old Boys and' Old Girls. The day was ideal for the occasion. A calithumpian parade starte<^ off the day when several floats created much fun. Those taking part were John Short- reed, .Cecil Hunter, James McDoug- all, Russell McDougall, John Whyte, Cecil Scheuerman, Ken Macphail, Evelyn and Gordon Gibson, Denrona Wiley and Evelyn Hiuiter all re- ceiving generous prists. The water sports at the river cre- ated much interest. Ronald MciMil- lan of Flesherton won the pidze for catching the duck. 150-yard swim, R. McMillan and Ralph Harrison; Tub race, Lloyd Wilton, Jianmie Campbell; Rolling log, Lloyd Wilt- on, James Baird; Diving, Boss Parker, Ralph Harrison; Walking greasy pole, Jimmie Baird, Durham and Jiimimie Campbell. In the afternoon the ban^i and the school children paraded. After the singing of 'O Canada' the Pipe Band gave a selection. Tribute was paid to the old peoiple by the singing of 'Auld Lang Syne'. Mrs. Eupheimia Pinkerton, wflio is 98 years of age officially cut the riWbon. Many over 80 had places on | ).),g jagj. the plattform. Ste(p-d«incing by Anna McVicar and Jean McLean of Durham was much enjoyed. The latter is only three months out from Scotland. Frances Bramston of Toronto, daughter of Mabel Watters; Marion McLeod of London, daiulghter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl McLeod also da.nc€d. Addresses were given by Hector B. McKinnon of Ottawa, Miss Agnes Macphail, Toronto, Martin McLeod, Tilbury, John L. Mol>onald, Ottawa, Dr: Neil McKinnon, Toronto. H. B. McKinnon was chairman and presided very efficiently in his usual happy manner. A duet was sung by Misses Betty and Shirley Hincks, accoiinpanied on the piano by Mrs. J. Wells of Toronto. A trio by Helen and Reta MtKeown and Elinor McArthur was enjoyed and they responded with an encoxe. A step-dance by John L. McDonald was much enjoyed. A bag pipe selection by Miss Mar- ion MoLeod was much enjoyed. The mixed pipe band from Swinton Park and Durham gave several musical numbers and stiired the blood of thu Scotch -folk in Priceville. The Wo men's Institute had two booths on the grounds and did a i-ushing bus- iness, morning and evening. A game of ball after the program, between local boys and girls, was won by the givls. Glenelg Centre and Vai- ney played^H, wil^ the score 17-2 in favor of the Glenelg boys. In the evening a very large crowd came to the (fence. The music was suipipHed by the Shanpe orchestra. A draw on a quilt wade by the Women's Institute was won by Wil- liam Mather. { By Pr;',ev 'lie Reporter) Farm women, the mem/bers and their husbands and guests of the Hodfast Federated Farm Women obseiwed the 2Sth anniversary at heii- organization at a banquet at the Par Hotel, Flesherton, Thurs- day. Aug. 4th. Miss Agjies Mac- phail, Mrs. Archie Stewart, Mrs. Emerson Wickens and Mrs. Wm. Beaton received at the door and welcomed the guests, who found their places at the taible by means of dainty hand-painted place cards. Thirty-five sat down to a sumiptu- ous chicken dinner. A three-tier beautifully decorated birthday cake centred the head table with silver baskets of snap dragon amd sweet peas on the othRv two tables. Miss Macphail, the first secretary, and Mrs. Archie Steiwart, the first president, were presented with lovely corsages. After the dinner, ilSPre. I. B. Whit- taker introduced"' the first president, Mrs. Archie Sterwart of Flesherton, who spoke briefly, expressing the pleasure she had derived from tha meetings and her regret that cir- cumstances prevented her from at- tending now. Miss Macphail gave ij fine address and mentioned the advancement since the Club had been organized 25 years ago. She con- gratulated the members on their anniversary. Those ocouipying the head seats at the head taible were: Mrs. Jim Sturrock, retiring, president for the past six years; Mrs. Archie Stewart, first president; Mrs. Cecil Fawcett, first viceipresident; Miss Agnes Macphail, first secretary; Mrs. Brady Irwin, present secretary. The char- ter memibers present were: Mrs. Dan €amiplbell, Mrs. Wm. Beaton, Mrs. Emerson Wickens, Mrs. Susan Doupe Mrs. Geo. Lisher, now of Holstein,< Miss Macphail and Mrs. Archie Stewiart. Mrs. Pedlar, Sr., of To- ronto sent her "best wishes. Aifter the, first meeting held in Flesherton, a name had to be chos- en and Mrs. David Hincks suggest- ed it be called the "Holdfast Cluib." Before co-operative stores were in operation, certain farm' commodi- ties were bought in quantities and divided amongst the raemibers. The organazation has done considerable cammrunity work, rememlberiiig the sick with cards and boxes of treats. Pi-ogressive euchre was enjoyed, Mrs. Joe Stauible holding the high- est score for the ladies, Geo. Fischer for the men and Mrs. Jack Meads lone-hand. All received a prize. Coffee and the anniversary cake, which was cut by Mrs. .^.rchie Stew- art, brought a very pleasant even- in'g- to a close. Mr. I. B. Whittaker moved a vote of thanks to Mr. anci Mrs. Mcean at the Park Hotel for their hospitality. Osprey Township Tax Rate Advanced 2.2 Mills The Osprey Council :net in rugu- laj sesison on Saturdav, -A.ug. '6th, with all members pre;.!nt. The fol- lowing business was tran-saetei: A delegation from Duadalk h'gh ichool awaited upon Council, asking lor the privilege of operating a ai.-hool bus ov'i-: a portion of the Township. A. syiuat cti.- hearing was given them, and was afterwards given a thorough discussion, which lesuited in i motion being passed allowing a !.>'i.'3 to "e run over that portion of the Township south of C/Oncession 5, and west of lots 31. Bl-law 6, to set rates for the year 1949 was introduced and given first and second readings, ivh'ch would set the Township Rate at 1'*.5 mills, an increase of 2.2 mills over 1948. General accounts ordered paid: MVs. J. Smith, care of E. Miller (July) S65.10; Dept. of Health, in- sulin $3.55; E. Mullen, sheep claim 822.00; L. Cox, valuer $2; Trea.suier Town of Collingwood, ' services for fire at R. Fenwick's $100.00; Osprey Agricultural Society, grant $50.00. The Road Superintendent present- ed a voucher to the amcunr of $3703.82, which was orde'.'ed paid. Council adjourned, to meet Satur- day, Sept. 3rd. Family Allowances In Kind Northern officers of the Depart- ment of Mines and Resources re- port that assistance rendered through family allowances has proved of substantial aid to the Eskimos. Eskimos do not receive family allowances by cheque, but are paid in kind in the form of goods which will bring direct ben- efit to the children. This is quite different in the rest of Canadaf^ where most of the money is not used for the benefit of children. The West Can Grow Peas In Quantity, Too A letter from Western Canada informs the editor that they can grow just as large pea pods with as many peas inside as does A. E. Bell of Fleshertoh, wihach we reported two weeks ago. Mr. Bert Osliome of D'Arcy, ^ask., sent the evidence to us so that there would be no mis- take, and sure enough there were ten peas in the pod. Good going, Bert. We hope your wheat and' coarse grain crop will be just as good as your pea crop. Engagement Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Hale of Feversham announce the engage- ment of their daughter, Margaret Evelyn, to Robert McAdam Dargav- el, only son of Mr. and Mrs. James 0. Daiigavel of Flesherton. The marriage will take place in August. Mrs. Annie Newell wishes to anr- nounce the engagement of her younger daughter, Marjorie Adeline* to Willis Galbraith Ferrier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ferrier, Grand Valley, the marriage to take place in Cedarside Baptist Church, Flesh- erton, on Saturday, Aug. 28th. Future Events Thornbury Citizen's Band will play at the Eugenia Park this coming Sunday, Aug. 14th, from 3:30 to 5 in the afternoon and 7:30 to 9:30 in the evening. Silvej- collection. Robert Watson Receives Broken Back in Fall Mrs. J. 0. Dargavel received the news of the serious inujry of her brother, Mr. Robt. Wtason, of Owen Sound, who received a broken back Monday when he fell from some scaffolding to the ground. He is in the Owen Sound hospital at pre- sent. Mr. Watson is well known In this district and his friends wish him a complete I'ecovery. COUNTY ^.L. MEETING East Grey County L.O.L. and pre- sentation will be held on Monday night August iSth, ,at 8*30 p.m. In Hatherton Orange Hall. All Prim- ary Lodge donations to be in on or- prior to night of meeting. â€" E. Mc- CuHougs, County Rec. Sec. OPTICAL D. Campbell, Optometrist will be at the Park Hotel iio.\t Tuesday, Aug. W, from 1:30 to -1 p.m. Eyes tested and glasses supplied. Modern frames at moderate prices. BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES FELL OFF TREE, BROKE .\K1M Dennis Campbell of Toronto, who was holidaying with his praents, Mr. i'.nd Mrs. Stanley Campbell, Eugenia, had the misfortune to fall from ar. "PPle tree one day last week and lireak his arm. Rev. A. G. Macpherson Uinister Bom FENWIOK â€" In Markd«le Hospita' on Saturday, Aug. 6th, 1048, to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Fenwick, a son. The service of worship at Flesh- rvton on Sunday, .A.ug. 14th, will be conducted 6y the W.MjS., when Mrs. Gerald Huff (formerly R|ev. Alice •Armstrong of Coibden, Ont., will conduct the service. ."Ml memibers and adherent!!, are asked to heir make this an outstanding service. The services at the other points On the Pastoral Charge are cancell- (1 until Auigust 21st, when all wor- ship services will be resumed undov he direction of the minister. B.Y.P.U. met at the home of L B. Whyte last Friday evening with a good attendance, and was in charge of Mi.=« Ada Whyte. Highlights of the program were a solo by Mr. Fletcher '^Bless This House'" and a Bible quizz conducted by Audrey Whyte. This week's meeting will be held Friday night at the home of Cecil Betts. After the service Sunday night, ofl'icial greetings were extended from Cedai'side Baptist Church to the Baptist Church* in England where Mr., and Mrs. Bayford are memibers. Mr. and Mrs. Bajilford were then presented with a gift from the Bap- ti.st congregation, kn address was i-ead by Miss C. Hutchinson, stat- ing; how much their fellofwship wa.s enjoyed and wishing them God's iblessing as they return to their home. Mr. Cecil Betts made the presentation. Next Sunday, Aug. 14th, Sunday School at 10 a.m., with church ser- vice at 1)1 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., con- ducted by the pastor.. At both the services <^v. and Mrs. McFarlane of Collingwood will bring gospel mess- ages in song, accompanied by their electric gi^tar. Those who heard them before enjoyed their music. Come and bring your friends. FLESHERTON WED., AUG. 31 UNDER FLOOD LIGHTS Followed by DANCE & BINGO IN .ARENA Music by "DICK" DICKSON AND HlS NORTHLANDERS (Formerly Stratfor3' Avonaires) Maestro of Old Tyme and Modern Music Card of Thanks I wish to express my appreciation and gratitude to neighbors and other frien«fe for their help in the harvest, for treats, visits and cards received duringr my illness. â€" Percy Magec I wl»h to thank the Priceville Old Boys' and Girls' Aseociation for the lovely box of treats which I receiv- ed from them. Their f)hou|ghtful- ness is much appreciated. 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