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The Huron Expositor, 1973-04-12, Page 2• Since 1860, Serving the Community First PUbLiobecl at SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, every 'Mawday morning by MeLEAN BROS., Publishers Ltd. ANDREW Y. MCLEAN. Editor Member Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association • Ontario Weekly Newspaper Association and Audit Bureau of Circulation Newspapers Subscription Rates: Canada (in adyance) $8.00 a Year Outside, Canada (in advance) $10.00 a Year SINGLE COPIES — 20 CENTS EACH Second Class Mail Registration Number 0696 Telephone 527-0240 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, April 12, 1973 It can work both ways A Seaforth's fire brigade established Canadian records as its hose reel team competed in tournaments some ninety years ago. This picture taken at the corner of Market and Jarvis Streets, which at that time was the Town Square, shows the brigade team ready for a practise. The 'residence in the centre background is now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. William Brown. From My Window . By. Shirley Keller. - In the Years Agone - Sugar and. Spice By Bill Smiley Huron MP Robert Mc- Kinley apparently thought a recent article by Ottawa Journal writer Paul Jack- son regarding the number of defeated Liberal can- didates now working in government jobs worthy of interest to a number of Huron constituents. He sent out several copies of the article in- dicating that at least 12 defeated Liberal can- didates had been able to find jobs on the public payroll. 'Mr. McKinley could have saved the money he spent on having the article reprinted and mailed. Po- litical patronage should surprise no one. No doubt the same lengthy list could have been obtained about stal- wart PC members working for the government in Ontario or NDP backers being on the public pay- roll in Manitoba. Ironically, the item reached our desk on the same day an announcement was made In Toronto that Any day now it will be cheaper to fly to Europe and back than it is to spend 'a couple of days in the city. Air fares are coming down as rapidly as city prices are taking off. This was borne home to me, as they say, during a recent brief visit to the Big Smoke. And I don't mean New York. Just an ordinary Canadian citfln,the true north, strong but far from free. Our relatives always kindly invite us to stay with them, but we visit the bright lights so seldom that we throw caution to the wind, let ourselves go deliberately decadent, and plunge for the hotel room and all the extras. It used to be grand feeling: checking in at the hotel just like the rich people; tossing the bell hop half a dollar as though, you did it every day; walking into the .,luxurious room and turning up the heat and to hell with the fuel bill; picking up the phone to call room service; and loftily asking the Old Lady, "Wonder what the poor people are doing today?" But that semi-annual plunge is no longer into a warm bath of unaccustomed luxury and service. It's more like a dive "off the town dock just after the ice has gone out of the bay. Not refreshing; just numbing. Things have changed. Now there's a car jockey to park your car. He can open the door with one hand and hold out the other like a professional beggar in Cal- cutta. Next is the doorman. If you have one small bag, he's right there, taking itfrom you. with one hand, and holding out the" other. If you have four heavy bags, he's busy whistling up a cab for a blonde. You totter across the capacious lobby, and the bellhop relieves you of your bags just before you collapse in front of the desk. There's one thing that hasn't changed; the room clerk. He's as snotty as he was 20-years ago in every city and every country. You'd think he owned the place as he looks down his nose at your over- coat with the frayed cuffs and your big rubber boots which you wore from the country. And beware the poor innocent who doesn't have a reservation. He is the e. dessert for the meal of this particular type of hyena. Some day, when I am old enough and crotchety enough, and I haven't had any kicks for a long time, and I've driven a ▪ htmdred miles and a room clerk smirks at me, "Sorry, we haven't a thing," I'm going to pull a gun and shoot him right between his cold, mean little eyes. And I think a good lawyer, with an under- standing jury, would get me off scot free. Next in the gauntlet is the bellboy. He doese't lug your bags and sweat any more. He slings them onto a cart. Don't hand former Huron MPP Charles MacNaughton had been named chairman of the Ontario Racing Commission. There is no doubt -but what Mr. MacNaughton will be a most competent chair- man and will probably be followed in the position by other PC supporters until such time as the Liberals win in Ontario and can name one of their stalwarts to-the position. There's little to be gained in the kettle cal- ling the pot black. This newspaper recently pointed out that some of Ontario's most conscien- tious and capable persons take an active part in politics and our demo- . cratic system would be severely weakened if-they did. not. Certainly, the calibre of appointments would be equally weakened if those persons actively engaged in supporting one party or another were ex- cluded from accepting those positions. .. '(Exeter Times Advocate) him, with a flourish, the old-time half dollar. He's liable to hand it back, with a bigger flourish, and snarl, "Here, Mac, I think you need it more than I do." And he's probably right. He's no "boy". He's 38 ,years old and he owns three ddplexes. Well, anyway, you've made it to the room. But before you flop on the bed, don't check the room rates on the back of the door or you won't flop, you'll swodn. Holy Old Nelly! You must be in the wrong room, or they've given you the Trudeau suite. Shake, your head, look around the room, make sure that lady isn't Margaret. Same old room you swear you paid $19.00 for last time.Same woman and the price tag is $30.00. This is not .the time to say, "Oh, well. In for a penny, in for apound." You know what happened to the pound. Your dollar is suffering the same shrinking sensations. Dazedly, you call room service, order., some ice, and if you're smart, you'll tell them you don't want it transported by air from the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg, (U.S.S.R.) even though it will take as long and cost as much. Don't order any glasses. They'll cost you more than a new pair at your favourite optometrist's. Drink out of your hands, as you did when you were a boy. If your wife has a yen for something sweet when you get back from the theatre or whatever, don't call room service and order French pastry and coffee. Two sad little pieces of stale Christmas cake or something and a jug of coffee will set you back four bucks, plus tip. Take a chocolate bar with you instead. Don't" go to the theatre in the first place. We took our daughter and her husband to a show. Four tickets, $48. New York wouldn't have the nerve. Don't eat out. Dinner for four, .at a "moderate" restaurant, with one cock- tail; can run from $25 to $50. Plus the inevitable you-know-what The only result is a nagging feeling whith may be either, gastritis, or your pioneer ancestors ghosts haunting you in the stomach. Final disillusion. I always spring for a shoe-shine. It seems a reasonable luxury, as it's one of the two or three times a year my brogues get a brush. Went for it this time. Halfway through, I realized the poor devil shining my shoes was retarded. I decided to help, in my small way.' I had my quarter ready, but changed it for a fifty-cent piece. Gave it to him, feeling sort of warm inside. He pointed to a sign behind my head. It read, "Shoeshifitii, 500." It was then I realized which of us was retarded, as I fished for another two bits. Honesty is a marvellous thing. Mothers attempt, to instill it in their children. Em- ployers look for it. The community honors it. The entire country is built on it. In recent days, though, I've noticed that honesty comes in two varieites. There's honesty as far as money and other goods is concerned. It is the kind of, honesty which is opposite to thievery . and for the most part, that's the kind of honesty everyone demands and expects. The other type of honesty is the brand which not everyone appreciates. That's the kliid:rof-UneSti% WM& exigti liefiveen husband and vilfe Stid friends, or,intir • • ei - • oi any two people. It is the kind of honesty the mouth- wash commercials refer to when they say; "Not even your best friend will tell you about your bad breath." It is honesty Which surfaces truth about oneself or others even when there is a chance it will hurt. Children are born with this kind of honesty. A small child will speak his mind without fear on any subject . •. and often does to the horror of his parents. A child will come right out and tell you about your flaws. There, is no attempt to be tactful or discreetly deceitful. A little child will hammer' home the truth in its purest form - like it or lump it. There is a growinK tendency among' adults , to develop this kind of shocking honesty. Many will tell you they want only to bare their own souls to someone else who will bare their's. They want .to get on this earthy level with their very good friends and put sham and pretence away forever. There are others who actually believe that by telling a person he's too fat or improperly attired or poorly bathed, there's only good to be gained. And, I suspect, there are a very, very few who love to be brutally blunt, just to, inflict pain and suffering. I believe in this kind of honesty too . bilt only if it is carefully practiced. This • kind of honesty, I believe, must be tem- pered with kindness and love. There is a brain injury which can leave a person incapable of pretence. I don't know what it is called. I only know it can break up marriages that were once good, friendships that were once beautiful and families which were once close-knit. These poor, tortured souls can no more engage in the little games which all people play. They can't fake' goodwill when the inner self 'is angry. They can't smile and be polite if the situation is not to their liking. They are unable to pretend for a sake of a loved one. They are honest - stark and plainly honest. And this honesty eventually destroys them. When one bares his sold to another in a time of need, that's friendship. When he bares his soul for the sake of re- leasing pent up frustrations and a chance to heat himself talk aloud about it, that's understandable and healthy. But when one constantly bares his soul in the vain hope that by sharing all his fear or his guilt or hi s frustration he will pull his listener down to his own level and 'thereby get approval for his actions, that's honesty misplaced. That's when dishonesty is much more appealling to people, even those you know best. I read an article recently which talked about honesty versus Boeing a little in the right places. The item upheld honesty in its purest form but deplored honesty which reduces human emotions to idle prattle. In cases like hat, the article noted, jmnesty becomes eweanon rather than ii aid to better understanding be- tween people. So if you have a friend '(or someone doge* who wants to be totally honest with you, be grateful until that honesty reaches the pOitit of becoming something cheap and unlovely. When that happens, be honest too, and ask for a complete hold, on any further confessions until the motives for them are clearly expressed and accepted by both parties. •••• • • John McNevin, of the' Kippen mills, met with a serious accident when he was assisting to roll a log onto the skid, preparatory to taking it into the mill to get sawed. The log slipped and he was knocked down. He was pinned fast with the log on top of him. Geo. Taylor and Son of Kippen, who have been in the Old Country with two loads of cattle, have returned home. ,The Methodist Church at Londesboro, ? which stoOs1,9nIthe eAd site for 35 years, had beetamovkAit little vest where •it/ will remain until the erection of the new church. Mr. Harry Cresswell returned to his duties in the west. As a parting gift to his sisters, he presented them with a very stylish carriage, purchased at -Chatham. W. D. Bright and John Weir of town have had electric lights placed on their residences. Mr. Somerville of the Grand Trunk ticket office, ticketed 63 people in two days, two-thir s of whom went to Toronto. Whooping cough has been quite pre- valent among the children of the 'town during the past few weeks. John Dodds of town has commenced to excavate for the foundation for his hew residence which he intends• erecting on his property on- west Goderich St. Mr. Samuel Dilling "of town has disposed of his comfortable brick residence on' Market St. to Abraham Hale for the sum of $850.00. Mr.' Dilling has purchased the farm of Elliott Fairborne of Tucker- smith, hear Hensall. Moses Thomas ' of Kettle 'Point, is at Bayfield putting, in trap nets for M. Ross. Work at the harbour, under the supervision of Contractor Ross of Brucefield was begun. Several of the citizens of Bayfield will be engaged as the work proceeds. The town council of Zurich intend making 'sidewalks. They intend making a lot this year. David Ross of Dungannon has been giving Mr. McNevin a helping hand in the saw mill at Kippen. Mr. Keating of Seaforth is hustling along Mr. McKay's buildings. He has the stable well on the way. Mr. McKay will have the finest property in the village of Kippen when completed. APRIL 11, 1923. A large crowd, the largest list of entries, and the best class of stock ever exhibited at a spring fair here sums up the Seaforth Spring 'Fair. One of the main features of the afternoon was the Township prize, this year car- ried off by Hullett. A few, autos have been on the road near Walton but the roads are in a bad condition. Gregor McGregor of Stanley has bought a farm from Mr. Volland in Tuckersmith for $6,000. It is a splendid farm, well located with good buildings. The students, ex-students, and rate= payers of S.S.No.9 Tuckersmith, met to the number of 100 gathered at the beauti- ful home of Thomas- Shillineanw to un- veil to him the monument that he had unconsciously erected to his memory through his 32 years of residence. A fine mahogany chair and fountain pen were presented to him by Messrs. Ken- nedy and Moore. John Elgie read an appropriate address. Elmer Detweiler of Kitchener has engaged' with T. Kyle of Kippen to assist in the farm work. The choir of Carmel Church, Herisall, rendered the sacred cantata "The Living Christ", to a large congregation. The special parts were taken by Mrs. W. A. MeLaren, MiSs Florence Welsh, Miss Ola Cook, M. R. Rennie, leader of the choir, W. A. McLaren ana Tom DeCoursey of Dublin is moving to Toronto. He sold his fine farm in Logan Twp. to Frank Bannon for $8,000. The buildings' are very modern. The house is a red brick, built some nine years ago. Robert Devereaux, has sold his black- smith and carriage business in Seaforth to James Davis of Stratford. Mr. Dev- • ereaux. will take a , well earned rest after being 42 years in business. The curlers, were busy at the rink„ on' Monday and Tuesday, excellent ice being available, , • J. Br6cteircir Ortown tias secured the contract of decorating the Main St. of Mitchell for their Old Boys Reunion.' Thos. Daley has leased his residence on James St. to J. Hotham. Miss 'Janet Hogg and her brother Robert Hogg have moved into the resi- dence on North Main St. which Mr. Hogg purchased from Andrew Oke. Ross Sproat ha' purchased , a Chevrolet coupe from Carlin Bros. and S. T. Holmes an Overland sedan from G. C. Bell. ' The Seaforth Curling Club held their annual meeting and election of officers in the Carnegie Library Hall. There was a very large attendance of members and eithnslasts; as the session just closed has been one of the largest and most successful in the history' of the club which dates back 46 years. The Minstrel Show at St. Columban was well attended. Ney's Orchestra discoursed many familiar tunes at inter- vals during the show and also played for the dancing.' Over eighty candidates presented themselves for instruction for Confir- mation at St. Columban last week. The west end' Beef Rin g has com- menced. APRIL 16, 1948; Mrs. J. Hillebrecht of McKillop Was elected President of the Seaforth Women's Institute. More than $365. was raised for the Oddfellows and Rebekahs Cancer - Polio - and Tuberculosis fund when the Norwich Band Minstrels played to an' audience that taxed the capacity of C ardno' s Hall. In a test run a drilled well, basis of Hensall's proposed $100,000 water sys- tem produced 300 gallons per minute, Over a 10 hour stretch. Ken Huisser, 16 year old son of r. and Mrs. Hartman Huisser, Egmond Ile, is in Scat Memorial Hospital, s ering from undetermined injuries received when he was thrown from a load of hay when the tea a was driving ran away. The acciden occurred at the farm of John , Tuckersmith. The con,fgegtion of First Presby- terian Church recently collected more than on e thousand articles of clothing for the people of Europe. In addition the sum of $126. was received to be used for the purchase of food. ' Falling as he was descending steps at the home of Norman McLean, Eg- mondville, Harold Finnegan suffered a badly sprained leg. ' Mr. and Mrs. J. M. McMillan were advised by cable that their son Miles McMillan stationed in Bogota, Colemb is, S.A. was safe after the week long re- bellion that had reduced to shambles the South American city. Alex Lillico of Egmondville has purchalkd Albert pepper's farm in Tuckersmith. Mr. Lillico has sold his property to Reg. Knight in Egmondville. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Garnham of Winthrop had a very successful auction sale. Ken Beattie has purchased their farm. Mr. Garnham has been ill with the flu but is improving. Mr. and Mrs. Les. Pepper and family have moved on to the farm which they recently purchased from R. K. McFarlane, Winthrop. APRIL 15, 1898. V#4301 Va '11 4....1.10 e• 7 to si• Cr% rn VW • '. -O. .1, as Ot -s.c. mom v. 4#4 e.