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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1934-06-21, Page 7THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE THURSDAY, JUNE 21st, 1931 And now for replenishing the coal lain.*** * **** And how things have grown since that last rain!******** It takes more than one shower to make a harvest,******** Another midsummer day has past and gone. Queer isn’t it?******** Nothing repays and hour’s wonk like the garden.******** Is the government widening the roads in view of the coming in of the freer sale of win.e and beer?******** Scarlet Fever is lurking about in a number of places. While we are not aware of any local cases this nasty pest .is at large,******** So De Valera has set in operation a law forbidding petting. We know a certain statesman who- is not at all likely to 'be popular.******** We have had some rain but we have not enough rain to meet the situation. iCro-ps are bound to be light. We may count on that.******** There are many noble words in the English language but about the nicest English word that we know is that word “paid” at the bottom of a bill.******** Oh, by the way, where is Dillinger? What has been done with that army of 5,000 men who were in his hot pursuit? He’s not even on the front page of the big dailies.******** HE KNOWS BEST Written by Mrs. J. W. Dawson, of Crediton, on the passing of her daughter (Pearl) Mrs. Arthur Robinson. God has taken our loved one, to his home beyond the sky, She has left behind sorrowing hearts, and many tear dimmed eyes, A home without a mother; a fond husband without a mate And little children asking why, “Mother’s gone beyond the gates.” We do not know God’s reason, we dare not question why; We only know .it was His will and she quite prepared to die; We hope some day to meet again, where pain and sorrow is o’ver; We’ll always picture her dear face, framed in memories, sweet but sore. We that loved her will sadly miss her, more as the dayis go by, Miss her sunny disposition, miss the bright light in her eyes; To her the world looked lovely, all nature to her was rare; But heaven will be far different, more beautiful than down here. God gave and He has taken, our loss will be her gain, We instrusted her to His keeping, when suffering so much pain; If we trust Him He will comfort us, watch over those that's left, Although our hearts are sad and sore, HE KNOW^S BEST. Now that the political campaign is over there are two classes of.j3andidates emerging therefrom, those who have preserved their seli’-respect and their honour and those who have lost both.******** ■ Those youngsters who try to satisfy their school appetites by picking strawberres along the roadsdes find the job tedious but de­ lightful. The berries secured in this way this season are like the colored man’s chicken—small as to size but delicious as to flavour.******** Paddy McGraw is delighted that he sowed a good deal extra in the line of feeding crops. He sees little prospect of a satisfactory hay crop. He believes that a number of his neighbors will be cut­ ting their hay with a razor, gathering it up with a fine comb and bringing it to the barn in paper sacks.******** A PITY It seems a pty that the folks who used to be nterested in such affairs have practically abandoned the standing crop competitions. With the disappearance of this real boon to agriculture there has been a distinct falling off of minute care in crop growing.• ******** • The results of the recent provincial elections bring to mind the following lines by Richard Watson Gilder. “He fails who climbs to power and place ,Up the pathway of disgrace He fails not who makes truth his cause Nor bends to win the crowds applause. He fails not, he who stakes his all Upon the right and dares to fall. What though the living bless or blame For him the long success of fame.” ******** “ THEY REST ME ” We know of a hardworking farmer’s wife, who has a profusion of flowers about her garden and her home. Asked why a burden­ bearer .such as she is known to be should expend her strength on flowers. She replied “The flowers rest me!” She has a few rare plants but such as she has are cared for and their development care- fullj’' noted. It is still true that “A thing of beauty: is a joy forever.” It is equally true that no one .can respond to the appealing tenderness of flowers without being stronger in at. least a. dozen ways. A few loved anct.cared for plants repay the effort expended in caring for them. A lotely flower is the life of its beholder.******** Temperance people will be wise now to organize their forces not only for the enforcement of law but in the way of cleaning up both of the great political parties in this important regard. It should be impossible for either party to put a leader in the field who is not pre-eminently sound on this, tremendous issue. We suggest an earnest campaign of sane temperance education. This sort of thing simply must not 'be left to the professional temperance people. That way lurks disaster. But the work lies with fathers and mothers, with church members who command the respect of the youth, and with all who value sound morals above political prestige. The temperance people were caught napping and the liquor people have scored heavily because "of this slackness. There is no use waiting till an election ballyhoo sweeps sanity to the winds to get temperance work done and temperance legislation on the statute books.*** ***** NEED TO WAKE UP After a good deal of labour (Canada secured a real preference on the British market as far as hogs- are concerned. In the face of this advantage it is a pity that the Canadian farmers are not supplying the quota reserved for them. Further, it must be remembered that this .special privilege was secured for a limited term of years. The whole thng was an experiment, as far’ as Britain was concerned. She honestly wished to help out her sister nations but she is essentially a practical nation who provides a short shift for any person trading with her who does not toe the scratch. Hence the grave danger that Canada may lose the preferenc secured for her with so much diffi­ culty. The day may not, be far distant when the farmer will be told that there is a distinct drop, in the price of hogs. .He will then he- come both active and vocal, 'These are the days for action on the part of the farmers. If they step lively there are dollars for them in this line. If they leave their business in other people’s- hands they may look for loss. GREENWAY ■Rev. D. DeMille conducted the communion service in the United ■Church on Sunday and later he and the members of the .session went to the home of Mr. A. M. Wilsoin who is on honorary Elder and had sac­ rament with him. Owing to illness Mr. Wilson was unable to attend the church service. We extend 'Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Ulens (nee Ger­ trude Lovie) on the recent marriage and wish them a happy future. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Robertson and daughter Annie and Miss iLeona Fields of Wheatley, visited friends over the week-end. Mrs. ISherritt/re­ turned to Wheatley with them. We welcome Mrs. Chas. Grieve, of Australia, who is here on a vist to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edmund McPherson, after five years absence. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pollock, of Kerwood, have been visiting here. .Several from here attended the re­ ception for Mr. and. Mrs. Gordon Ulers at the’ home of Mr. and Mrs. P. Lovie, Grand .Bend. Everyone reports a good time at the union .Sunday School picnic on Saturday. 'Last Wednesday evening the Young People of the United -Church gathered at -the home of Mr, and Mrs. Arnold Roctk and spent a pleas­ ant time with Mr. and Mrs. John Rock, congratulating them on their recent marriage. Miss Erma Good­ hand read an address and Mr. Kirk- by presented them with a cedar •chest on behalf of the Young People of ‘Greenway United Church, also the beautiful gift was made possible through the generous donation of Mr. Box, of Parkhill, from whom it was purchased. Mr. Rock replied in a very suitable manner thanking all for the gift. Once again Wedding Bells rang on Saturday! Her many friends wish every happiness to Miss Grace- Sheppard, who became the bride of Mr. Fraser, of Parkhill. Mr. Newton McGregor has opened an optical room in Parkhill. We wish him every success. Mr. Ross Battram visited Mrs. Battram in London on Sunday. We are glad to report she is doing as well as can be expected. CREDITON EAST A pleasant evening was. spent on Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lewis when the friends and neighbours, numbering twenty, gathered to present their daughter, Clara, bride-elect of this month with a miscellaneous shower. Master Marvin Wein, nephew of the bride­ elect, drew in a gaily decorated wagon loaded with lovely gifts. Miss Lewis was completely taken by sur­ prise and after opening the parcels made a suitable reply. After lunch was served everyone joined in sing­ ing “For she’s a jolly good fellow.” Mrs. Win. Sweitzer and daughter, Miss Virginia Moore, of Shipka, spent Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lewis. Mise Margaret Kuhn, nurse - in­ training in Victoria Hospital, Lon­ don is holidaying at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Kuhn. Mr. D. Truemner returned home 'Sunday after a few days visit with his son, Howard, at Espinola. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bullock and daughter, Helen spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harry 'Clank near Khiva. Mr. and Mrs. David Baird and two sons spent Sunday with relatives at Thedford. Mrs. John Baird is visiting with friends at Grand Bend. Mr. Chris Rau underwent a slight operation in St. 'Joseph’s Hospital last Monday and is getting along as well as can be expected. Mrs. Wilson Anderson and Mrs. Jack Morley, of Exeter, spent Fri­ day with their sister, Mrs. Chris Rau. Miss Clara Lewis and Mrs. Bayn- ham and daughter, Jean, spent the week-end at Grand Bend. Miss Vera Edwards and Mr. Park­ er, of Ingersoll spent Sunday with relatives here. Wedding bells will soon be ring­ ing in our midst. We are sorry to report the deathi of Mr. John Schroeder, who passed away Monday at the home of his son William, after a few weeks illness. His wife passed away in January last. He is survived by his two sons William at Fairfield and Russell at Clandeboye, who have the sympathy of this community. KIRKTON Miss Lainton, of London, spent the week-end with her friend Miss Nettie Routly. Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Hazlewood, of Detroit, spent the past few days with Mr. Walter Hazlewood. Mrs. Alfred Paul and daughters, Audrey and Muriel, of Bt. Marys .spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. R. Humphreys. Miss Nettie Routly is visiting for a couple of weeks, with' her mother, Mrs. M. Routly. Mr, Stanley Whitefprd spent the week-end with Mr. George Harrah. Mr. Stanley Howe is visiting with friends in Detroit for a couple of weeks. Sunday visitors: Mr. and Mrs. Godoblt and Gerald with Mr. and Mrs, C. Routly; Mrs. F. Pridham and daughters with Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Burgin; Mr. and Mrs. Alex Crago, Miss Ella Routly with Mrs, M. Routly; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Qodbolt with Mrs. David Roger; Mr. Cliff Moore and Mr. Floyd Pridham with Mr. R. Morrison; Mrs. Wm. Lankin, Miss Bertha Lankin and Miss Thompson with Mr. and Mrs. Ira Marshall. ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS WILL BEGIN JULY 3rd The calendar of high school; ent­ rance and) lower school examinations has been received. High school en­ trance exams, commence on Tues*- day, July 3rd, with English Compos­ ition and, English spelling in the morning, and history in the after­ noon. In the morning of Wednes­ day, July 4, there will be English literature, grammar andl writing in the ‘afternoon. On July Sth, the ex­ amination in the morning will be arithmetic, with geography in the afternoon. Lower school exams., start June 28th. On June 29th, geo­ graphy n the morning with arithme­ tic in the afternoon. On July 3rd, English grammar in the morning, French grammar in the afternoon; on Wednesday, July 4th, physio­ graphy in the morning and botany in the afternoon; July 5th, art in the morning and British history in the afternoon; July 6th, zoology in the morning. THEY'RE TELLING YOU! Kellogg’s Rice Krispies actually snap and crackle in milk or cream. No other rice cereal can equal their tempt­ ing crispness. And what delicious fla­ vor! A treat for breakfast or lunch. So easy to digest, they’re ideal for children’s supper. In the red-and- green package. Made by Kellogg in London, Ontario. Listen! — Few People Escape Attacks of Summer Complaint Summer Complaint may be slight,, or it may be serious, but you can't tell when it seizes you how it may end.Allow the profuse diarrhoea, the vomiting and purging to continue, for a day or two, and you may become weak and prostrated. Just as soon as you feel any looseness of the bowels go at once to your druggist and get a bottle- of Dr. Fowler’s Extract of Wild Strawberry and check this unnatural action before the weakening looseness can get started. Don’t experiment. Get “Dr. Fowler’s”. It has been on the market for 88 years. " JUST SPLENDID Just the other day a garden party was given at the home of Dr. Campbell, of Kirkton. At this party, Mr. Miles, of Ingersoll, gave an address on the Iris. The large gathering, many of whom were possessed of fine specimens of this plant, were surprised to note the perfection to which this regal flower may be brought. In the course of his lecture Mr. Miles- said, It all of us were to take a. little pains one way and another, we would be sur­ prised, how 'beautiful our country would become.” These words are suggestive away beyond anything that we can imagine. One farm­ er* plants Iris along his road fences. Still another plants rose bush­ es. Passers by pause a bit to admire the taste of these beauty lovers. Englishmen remember with delight the flowers, and the shrubbery of their native land, Just a little pains coupled with a little good taste would make Ontario a marvel of beauty.° **:*****♦ A DISGRACE According to the newspaper reports1 during the nomination meeting held in St, Thomas, one in the audience approached one of the speakers shouting at him “You’re a liar.”That is bad enough. For there is. neither argument, light or reason in such language. To be sure, there are some men Who must vent their innate and cultivated vulgarity by such speech. In doing so they photograph themselves.. Not only that hut they show then breeding, their brains and their manners.But worse than the language of this person is the fact that m the city with its polce and its magistrates and its court house the language 'was tolerated. Good citzens allowed the abuse to pa,s without any acton being taken. No officer interferred, No one was arrested for his conduct. The. shouter goes unwhipped of pub- L opinion As 1ST M action goes, St. Thoma, and Elgin county approve of that, -sort of public conduct. A city and a county are known by what they tolerate,jj- MOTOR VEHICLES BRANCH ONTARIO DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS Leopold Macaulay, Minister ♦THE HEALTH AND LIVES OF CHILDREN ARE MORE PRECIOUS THAN YOUR TIME OR CONVENIENCE. LET THEIR SAFETY BE YOUR FIRST CONSIDERATION SCARRED for life! Perhaps blinded! How memory must haunt some guilty driver’s mind! And the records show that there were thousands of guilty drivers in Ontario last year. This message is not for the habitually reckless, callous motorist. His license can be cancelled — and will be! This appeal is to the usually thoughtful driver who takes a chance only now and then. Death and injury to 8,280 men,- women and children on Ontario highways in one year clearly indicate that now and then is too often! This tide of needless bereavement and suffering must be turned! You, the de­ cent, law-abiding, self-respecting citi­ zen can help. Will you not do your share? W’ill you not drive carefully, safely . . • always?*