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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 2014-11-12, Page 44 Lucknow Sentinel • Wednesday, November 12, 2014 tialj1 Hi www.lucknowsentinel.com The ficknow Sentinel PUBLISHED WEEKLY P0. Box 400, 619 Campbell Street Lucknow Ontario NOG 2H0 phone: 519-528-2822 fax: 519-528-3529 www.lucknowsentinel.com SUN MEDIA A Quebecor Media Company JOHN BAUMAN Publisher/Sales Manager john.bauman@sunmedia.ca VALERIE GILLIES Ed[tor valerie.gillies@sunmedia.ca lucknoweditorial@sunmedia.ca JILLIAN UNDERWOOD Sales representative jilrian.underwood@sunmedia.ca JOY JURJENS Office Administrator lucknow.sentinel@sunmedia.ca MARIE DAVID Group Publisher 519-364-2001 or 519-372-4301 Publications Mail Agreement No. 40064683 RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO SENTINEL CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT RO. 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The Sentinel is available on microfilm at: GODERICH LIBRARY, (from 1875) 52 Montreal Street Goderich ON N7A 1M3 Goderichlibrary@huroncounty.ca KINCARDINE LIBRARY, (from 1875 to 1900 & 1935 to 1959) 727 Queen Street Kincardine ON N2Z 1Z9 We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canadian Periodical Fund (CPF) for our publishing activities. Canacrg .4_31Cnal Member of the Canadian Community Newspaper Association and the Ontario Community Newspapers Association Words from the Past Comment on Enlisted Military Excerpts from The Lucknow Sentinel, November 12, 1914 Valerie Gillies Editor, Lucknow Sentinel In the LucknowSentinel of November 12, 1914, the editorial by A.D. MacKenzie was entitled "Canadian Born in the Army': This gives us one historical viewpoint of the enlisted soldiers of World War 1.1 respectfulhjtum the November 12,2014 editorial column over to my predecessor. The column read as follows: "Much has been said about the large percent- age of British born which went to make up the first Canadian army to go to Britain, and even the enlistments for the second force is said to be largelymade up of men who came a fewyears ago from England or Scotland. Only about 50 percent of those volunteering with the Bruce regiment, we are told, are of Canadian birth. These facts are stated by some as evidence of the lack of interest taken in war by Canadians, or a want of patriotism on their part. But these are conclusions not warranted by the facts. It is true that a large percentage of the men in both Canadian armies -the one in England and the one preparing to go there, are British bom, but when we take into account the real motive that men have in enlisting this is not to be won- dered at Isn't it true that practically all who so far have enlisted have done so not because they lcnew the Empire needed men but from a love of adventure and a desire to have a hand in the biggest affair on earth? Nearly all the British bom who enlisted had previous military training in England or experience in South Africa; they were glad to re -visit the old land and repeat former experiences, and properly enough their services were accepted in prefer- ence to those of men who had no experience. The time has not yet come when men feel that they are enlisting to fight for the Empire and liberty. So far, enough have been found who were willing to go for the love of getting into the fray, for the trip, and the expected jolly good time. We, who remain at home, need value their services none the less because the motive is not pure patriotism. They will fight just as well and win our battles just the same' This column was followed by one entitled "Loyal German Canadians" which gives another insight into the politics andviews of the time. There is no byline, but appears to be included under the writings of A. D. MacKenzie. "There have been a few instances through the country of men ofGerman extraction and sympathies making them- selves disagreeable and even getting pretty close upon treasonable words and actions, but the great bullc of German Canadians have shown a different spirit We have an example of this up in the town of Hanover, which is very largely German. A number ofyoung men from the town have enlisted with the 31st or Grey County Regiment, and last week on their leaving for the train- ing camp at Toronto, these were given as patriotic a send-off as that tendered volun- teers from towns peopled altogether by folk of British extraction. The mayor of Hanover is of German descent, as his name, 'Whitthun," suggests, but on this occasion he vied with R. J. Ball, M.P., and H. H. Miller, ex M.P., in their demonstrations of patriotism. On behalf of the town the volunteers were each pre- sented with a ten -dollar gold piece. H.H. Miller, who is treasurer of the patri- otic fund being collected at Hanover, acknowledges the receipt of $100 from the Ball Furniture Co., while the employees of the Fisher Machinery Co., will each con- tribute one day's pay. Like reports come from Berlin, another centre of German -Canadian population. Volunteers, on leaving there, adopted the slogan, "From Berlin to Berlin:' All of which assures us that if even the much - talked -of fool invasion of Canada by Ger- mans from the United States materializes, the invaders will not find much sympathy on this side of the line:' Editorial note: Berlin, Ontario at that time would become whatis now Kitchener. Lucknow News Ruth Dobrensky This past Saturday, Lucknow Legion Branch 309 held their annual Remem- brance Day banquet which was, as always, delicious. The guest speaker for the evening was Captain (Navy) retired, John Maguire. Yesterday was a very busy day in town. The entire town (and country) celebrated Remembrance Day with a wonderful ser- vice at St Peter's Anglican Church followed by a very moving service at the Cenotaph. Just last week there was talk of making Remembrance Day a national holiday, it was a holiday for government and schools when I was a kid, hopefully if it becomes a holiday for everyone, people will actually attend services in their respective towns and cites to acknowledge and thank all veterans who have served or are serving our county in so many parts of the world and at home. Yesterday was also the last Tuesday's Table at St. Peter's Anglican Church. St. Peter's and the congregation with the inspi- ration ofJoanne Todd (the lay reader at the time), along with the Lucknow Christian Reformed Church, and, the United Church began the dinners. Happy 90th birthday to Allister MacKay who will celebrate this weekend with his friends and family in Ripley. Happy birthday also to Lois Walden who celebrated her 85th birthday the other day. Congratulations Lois. Now that Hallowe'en is over for another year, we can start our Christmas shopping which many people have been doing, most recently at the Presbyterian Church and their "Taste of Christmas If you ventured as far as Formosa last weekend, they held their annual craft show hosted by the Lions. Sympathy of the community to the family of Mary Weber, 77, Mildmay. Dungannon and St. Helen's News Shag Campbell Wayne and Deb Berry had their home well decorated for Hallowe'en. I can't wait to see what they do for Christmas. Should be good. Seventeen ghosts and goblins came trick or treating at the home of Shag and Joan Campbell. Everybody is busy ralcing up the last of the leaves. Hope no more come down. The Amish folks are busypicking com by hand and putting in the cribs for winter feed. Joan Campbell led the All Saints Day ser- vice at Christ Church in Port Albert. The poppy boxes are out around town. Please wear a poppy. The Giants won the World Series, next we get ready for the Grey Cup. Linda McNee has lots of cookies and tarts for sale at the Carlow flea market every Sun- day 10 am. to 3 p.m. Sixty people from Dungannon, Trinity and Belgrave churches rode the bus to South- ampton. They toured the ground of Wesley United Church on the Saugeen First nation #29. The minister for the service was Kevin Hart and the quest speakerwas Laura Robin- son, a playwright and producer of "The Front Runners" about native people and the 1967 Olympics in Winnipeg. At the end of the ser- vice they sang "Go now in Peace" and it was signed in sign language by a lady. After the service theywere served wonderful desserts and coffee. Don't forget about Coffee Hour at the Dungannon Senior Centre at 10 am. Got any news? Call Shag at 529-7734 Correction In the article Ashfield-Colbourne - Wawanosh Election Results in the November 5 edition of the Sentinel it should have read "Incumbant Doug Miller will not return. Councillors of Wawanosh are Paul Bollinger and Wayne Forster."