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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1938-11-03, Page 3THE MAKINGS OF A DEADER THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1983THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE How can a young man attract tlie (favorable attention of his superiors? The man who attracts notice is the one who does his work so well that it sticks out like a sore thumb. Every man who hafe or has had (people working for him will under­ stand what I mean. There are thousands of honest, sincere and industrious men in every large organization, but there are very few whose work stands out ■conspiciously abovQ that of their companions. Once in a while, however, you will find a man who not only accomplish­ es more himself than others do, but who has the faculty of energizing the men around him—and that man has the qualities of leadership. Does your w-ork stand out? Are you really interested in your occupa­ tion? If so, rest assured that somebody higher up is going to notice it and your reward will be inevitable. But ■don't expect recognition if you have not done anything to be recognized for and don’t expect promotion be­ cause of one act of achievement—it is persistent achievement that means leadership. Mi * * A conservative is a man who 'can remember when baking powder out­ sold face powder. * * * Don’t judge a man by the company he invites but by the company that comes.* * * Sometimes it is just as easy to do a thing right as to explain why you did it wrong. Years ago, serenades under the window of the loved one at midnight was just the thing. Nowadays, any girl who is popular enough to be ser- enadad is never at home at midnight. * * * HALLOWE’EN Rustle of breeze in the pine trees, Brimful moon a-gittin’ bright, Bonfire dyin’, a lonely lass cryin’, Witches’ caldron boilin’ owls a-hoot- in’, Awful kinda skeery night. Sycamores silver in the long lane, Spooky shadows in between, Everything quaky, shivery and shaky Round about Hallowe’en. ***Par Buster m * * WORLD’S OLD COMPANY Considering what an exacting busi­ ness papermaking is, it might have been supposed that the oldest busi­ ness concern in the world would be papermaking. And such is the case. Canson & Montgolfier of Vidalon, France, have been continuously in business since 1'157 A.D. The factory is on the original site. ' A descendant of the founder is in the concern to­ day. Jean Montgolfier in 1147 came back from imprisonment in Damas­ cus, whither he had gone as a cru­ saded. He had learned papermaking .among the Saracens and started the industry in France. Two of the Montgolfier family—• brothers—invented the balloon in 1872. Benjamin (Franklin while in France witnessed one of their as­ cents. The whole family seems to have had an inventive streak, having to their credit in various generations, not only the first balloon but the tubular boiler, the suspension bridge, the hydraulic press, the stereotype, the lamps With cylindrical chimneys. * * * quidnunc There are more than twelve million horses in the United States. Nine million of them are used in farm work—the other three million are on stock farms or in cities as saddle horses and as race horses. There are 104 separate and dis­ tinct breeds of dogs recognized for registration by the American. Kennel Club—11 new breeds being recog­ nized ill the past year or two. These breeds are divided into the following classifications: Sporting 19, hounds Worry Saps the Nervous System Worry over business or household duties, suddon shock, the insane quest for pleasure, the foolish at­ tempt to put a Week of normal life into twenty-four hours, feverish over­ activity, the demand for sensational literature are all conductive to the aggravation of wear and tear on the nervous system. If you are tired, listless, nervous, worried and distressed you will find in Milburn’s Health and Nerve Pills a body building and nerve strength­ ening tonic that will help to put yott on your feet again. The T. Milburn Co., Ltd., Toronto, Ont 16, working 2j, non-sporting 8, ter­ riers 22, and toys 15. If any of our readers are interested, we will be glad to furish free a list of the breeds in any of the above classifications. Send a letter or postcard tp this pa­ per addressed, to the .Knowledge col­ umn. According to Ken Magazine, the world’s democratic nations lead the world in the consumption of milk. Leading consumer *s Switzerland with 2'30 quarts per year pel’ person, the United States of America, 153 quarts; Demnarks, lt4'5 quarts; Cze­ choslovakia, 136 squarts (before Sep­ tember 1938); Germany, 92‘quarts and Italy, 2i8 quarts, “Ephedrine” one of the favorite medical ingredients for cold reme­ dies—come from a herb found only in China and Spain. And, because of the work in both countries, the price on this drug has increased nearly 300 pei’ cent. Norwegian whalers are credited with takng 70 per cent, of the whales caught in the past few years —and most of this catch is made in Antarctic waters. .Rougly there are about 400 dif­ ferent kinds of cheese marketed throughout the world. The English variety or type known as “Cheddar” is the leading favorite in Amerca. In spite of the fact that shoe manu­ facturing is one of tne major indus­ tries in the United Stales in 1937, 3,4\2 8.,396 pairs of women’s shoes were imported. It is estimated that an octopus can exert a pressure of about 20 pounds to the square inch with ,reach of its tentacles. Everyone who cuts down a tree in the Portuguese Island of Modeira is required by law to plant another in its place, in order to preserve the woodland and garden beauty for which the island is noted. * * * One of the briefer musical criti­ cisms appeared in a nearby news­ paper. It read: “An amateur string quartet played '.Brahms here last ev­ ening. Brahms lost. ' * * * Answer to Prankish Problem No. 37 which appeared last week: $1.00 they share equally half of the trip. Prankish Problem No. 39: A tree that is 120' ft. high stood at the wa­ ter edge of a creek that is il 0 0 ft. wide. During a storm, the tree was broken at such a point above the ground that it still remained on the stump and the top just touched the water’s edge on the opposite side. How far above the ground did the tree break? * * V Sir Conan Doyle, gone now to solve in another world the problems of life and death, which so concerned him, wearied at the latter en,d of his career of Mr. Sherlock Holmes. Yet, if the creator of the world’s most famous detective is in tune with earthly vibrations, he must feel a glow .of pride in Doctor Watson’s friend and hero. Not a .day passes that the post office in London does not receive quantities of letters ad­ dressed to ‘‘Mr. Sherlock Holmes, 221-iB Baker St.,” Thousands of such letters—liidst of them appeals for help—are mailed to- a man who never lived and a house that never existed. s|s * Ml Some children are spoiled—others never see their grandparents. Mi * Mi Apparently Chinese immigrants- in the United States took up laundry work because the trade required practically no capital, and little if any education; furthermore, they had an aptitude for the work. The violent racial clashes that followed their immigration to Amerca taught the Chinese to. restrict themselves largely to trades in which they could be their own masters and in which there would be few contacts with Westerners to prompt misun­ derstandings and eventual deporta­ tion. $ Mi Mi Affection is never wasted—it en­ riches our own character. Mi ♦ ♦ There "is one thing the cynic does approve of—that is the first person singular. * * Ml Absence dwarfs small passions and magnifies great ones. (Deferred ^'dtlon means ideferred prosperity. * * * Some men are proud of what they can do—others, of what they can avoid doing. M: * Mi There was an old woman who lived in a shoe Four and twenty blackbirds make a fine stew Jack Horner on Plum Pie did dine And this, dear reader, is another last line, THE COLONEL Don’t burn ’em; dig ’em in. * * * * * * * Mi October presented us with a month of extraordinary weather, *i*Mi*M'**Mi It feels fine to have one's garden plowed and fertilized in view of next year’s necessities.* « Not for a score of years lias farm work been so nearly complet­ ed as it is this season. And now for fall rains, * * * * * * * * “Every rose has its thorn” comments The St, Marys Journal- Argus. Now ain’t that there jest too. bad? Then it’s interesting to know how many football heroes have been found supping soup after earning it in a Salvation Army wood­ shed. ******** Funny isn’t it how' a statesman may be a hero one day and in less than two weeks be just a last-year’s bird’s nest. But that’s the way. There’s all the difference in the world between a municipal or national builder and a meddler. Canada and the United States may find this out some day.******** In view of troubled Europe and distraught China, it is difficult to withhold judgement regarding men and nations, but it is the part of wisdom to do so. ******** There remain three enemies to civilization—Communism, Fa- cism and the Indifferent Voter, and the greatest of these is the Indifferent Voter.******** “The meteor flag >of England, Shall yet terrific burn; Till danger’s troubled night departs And the star of peace returns.” “Early to bed and early to rise And your-girl goes out with other guys. Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph But at last she lives on charity. Yep, that’s as true as true can be; ******* * SHOWING THE WAY Japan is showing the world an effective way .of doing national business, by ascertaining what is wanted, preparing quietly for se­ curing that end and then taking what is desired, all this to be fol­ lowed by the stern word to other nations to keep their hands off what has been won. It looks now as if Japan dominated the East and is dictating terms to the West. No one need wonder if, in a very short time, Canada and the United States would hear from Japan. In that event will it be a case of unpreparedness pleading unsuccessfully with prepared and merciless preparedness? * * ♦ * * * » » THE SIGNIFICANT STRAW The news of what had happened at Munich had just leaked out and we sought the reaction o,f an Englisman living in Canada. Here is what he said. “I’m a bit ashamed. We always thought our country would keep her word. I cannot hold my head anymore. The old lion is running about with his tail between his legs. My son and I had arranged to enlist, but what’s the good, now?” This Englishman lost three brothers in The Great War and had sold out a thriving business to enlist himself. STRANGE China did nothing but attend to her own business. She asked for* nothing but the privilege of carrying on in her own peaceful, industrious way. Yet she has been ravished beyond all telling, Christian countries supply her enemy with the means of so doing. Her finest cities are charnel houses. She numbers her slaughtered dead by the hundred thousand. Western civilization forced open the doors of her conqueror, taught the nation that has ruined her the way to war and the methods of conquest and now sits idly by as she is stripped of the remnants of her food and clothing by a foe that knows no mercy. Is there any parallel to this since Cain mur­ dered Abel? ******** * LET’S OWN THE CORN We may as well admit it. The [British Empire does not enjoy the prestige today she possessed ten years ago. Said an ambassador sent out by Cromwell “The next message will be written without our swords,” and he turned on his heel and walked out. Britain had her way on that occasion. Today Britain does not talk in that style. Her ships may be burned and bombed with impunity.What is our suggestion?* A thorough cleaning from stem to gedgeon. The hearts of Britishers are still hearts of oak. The mistake has been our electing to leadership men who fail to take occasion by the harid. The result is discontent among the hard­ working, plain-living, common people, a discontent issuing from a belief that the powers that be have let them down.******** JUST MORE THAN A DOG The old farmer had decided that he must retire. The old bones ached too much of a morning and they were too tired at night to carry on any longer. The old chap had won a very modest compe­ tency he told us and he had decided to sell out. “You’ll not like to leave the farm?” we suggested. “I don’t know about that. Every year has been a real struggle foi’ me. So I’m quite sure I’ll welcome a long rest. I’ve had my day.” We called on him the other day just as he was nicely settled in his new home. He’d had a good sale. His farm and his chat­ tels had brought him far more than he had expected, and there he was cosy and well set out among people who had known him and liked him. We went over the details of the sale with him. A had bought the team, B, C, D, had purchased the cows and so on. “And what became of Toby? You didn’t bring him to town, I see”. Believe it or not, the old fellow started to cry like a little child. “You see,” he explained. “My sons knew that town is no place for a farm dog and so they had him shot, all unbeknown to me. You see he was my friend. He always understood me. I miss him more than the farm and all the stock put together. .1 see his eyes every morning.” And the old farmer lost interest in all that we had been talking about. Yet some people say that the Indians were ignorant when they spoke of the Happy Hunting Ground. 'Only the initiated understand such things. DR. J. M. FIELD, B.A., DIES AT GODERICH Dr. J. M. Field, B.A., former In­ spector of Public Schools for East Huron for twenty-five years and prominent educationist, died at his home in Goderich on Thursday af­ ter a brief illness, in his 73rd year. On Saturday afternoon lie was seiz­ ed suddenly with a stroke and laps­ ed into unconsciousness. Up to that time he had enjoyed remarkably good health. Dr. Field Was born in Sinithsville hear Hamilton. He attended school in Smitlisville and after teaching school for a time entered the Uni­ versity of Toronto, graduating in 1895 in the same class with the Right Honorable W. L, MacKenzie King and Sir Hamar Greenwood. In later years he secured his degree of Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Chicago. After teach­ ing in the High School at Walker­ ton, Dr. Field came to Goderich as specialist in English and French in the Collegiate Institute and at the death of Dr. H. I. Strang, succeeded to the principalship. He was ap­ pointed Inspector of Public Schools for East Huron and held the posi­ tion until December, 1936, when he retired. GODERICH ELEVATORS BUSY More than 600,000 bushels of grain were brought to the elevators at Goderich in 48 hours, the rush being attributed to a holdup in nav­ igation movements by the storms on the lakes. While grain receipts have been spotty so far this fall the Superior brought 88,000 and the Sul­ tana 163,000 bushels to start the Week. The D. B. Hanna with 105,- 000 and the Soodoc With 250,000 bushels docked on the 25tli. All the grain is for domestic use. The sug­ ar boat Saskatoon from, Montreal, also left a cargo, probably the last of the season, 50 YEARS AGO . Novembw 1, 1888 Mr. Petei’ Bawden, mason, has in his garden a bed of beans, which are in blossom for a second time this season. Messrs, Wood Bros’,' shipped from this station on Saturday last one hundred and sixty lambs for the Buffalo market, Mr. John Davidson has purchased a couple of lots of land, facing the market of a Mr. Johnston and will erect a residence thereon next sum­ mer. The Exeter Sons of England Bene­ volent Society has organized a drill corps which will be officered by the following: President, Bro, Hugh Spackman; vice-president, Bro. H. L. Billings; secretary-treasurer, Bro. N. Dyer-Hurdon; drill instructor, Bro. W. Andrews. On Saturday last the members of Trivitt Memorial Church presented Mrs. A, A. C. Donovan with a hand­ some china tea set and a bedroom set as a small token of their esteem. Rev. Mr. Robinson made the presen­ tation which took place at the resi­ dence of our esteemed townsman, Thomas Trivitt Esq, Mr. Will Hyndman, a resident of Manitoba, but a native of Exeter, who has been in town for some time Visiting friends returned to Winni­ peg last week. Mr. Geo. Weekes is home from Chicago and will remain until about Christmas. Mr. Fred Elliott, who holds a pos­ ition in a C. P. R. office in Victoria B.C., is home on his holidays. Mr. A. A. C. Donovan left for his new charge at Toronto on Monday. Mr. Archer filled his vacancy here on the same date. Dearing-Baker-At the residence of the bride’s father, Exeter, on the 17th inst by the Rev. B. Clement, Mr. Abram G. Dearing, of Stephen, t« Miss Maria Baker of Exeter. 25 YEARS AGO November 6, ,1913 Dr. E. J. Eacrett, who has been studying in London, England, has passed in surgery, thus completing his course and is now a member of the Royal 'College of Surgeons and Licentiate of the Royal College of Physicians. Mrs. Ernest Taylor left on Wed­ nesday of last week for Rochester on account of illness of her- father. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dunsford, Lake Road, Stephen, were very much tak­ en by surprise on Thursday evening wh'en between thirty and forty of their friends and neighbors gathered at their home to do them honor prior to their removal to. Exeter, by way of presenting them with a handsome quarter-cut oak tabie. The address was read by Mrs. Nelson Stanlake and the presentation made by Jas. Dearing. Between 4 and 5 o’clock Thursday fire was discovered in Mr. H. C. Sol- don’s fine barn about a quarter of a mile from Hensail and burned down. 15 YEARS AGO November 1, 1923 Mr. and Mrs. Walter Connor mo­ tored up from Windsor on Monday in the new Connor automobile, the first all-round Canadian auto. Messrs. Connor Bros, who moved from Exeter to. Windsor have built a four cylinder, air-cooled motor’ on the same principle as their air-cool­ ed gasolne engine. Mr. A. J. Perritt, of town, has se­ cured a good position with the Green Swift Co., of London and left to. as­ sume his duties Tuesday. Mr. Per­ ritt came to Canada with the Jack- son Mfg. Co., in 1910. The banks are calling in all the old Canadian five cent pieces and coppers and will issue the new coins as speedily as possible. Messrs. Ernest Wells and Cecil Ford left Tueday for Flint, Mich., Mr. Bruce Rivers is taking Mr. Wells place with Jones & May. F-LIMVILLE W. M. S. Meeting Mrs. Wm. Elford was hostess to the W. M. S. for their meeting of October 19th. Mrs. Jno. Prance ably presided. Call to worship and hymn ‘O God our Help in Ages Past’ were used to open* A Thanksgiving prayer was offered by the leader. Mrs. Murch read the Scripture les­ son. Mrs. E. Skinner,- Mrs. R. Bat­ ten and Mrs. Penrose gave readings on Honan. The next hymn “Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life” was sung. A reading “Channel of Reconstruction” was given by Mrs. W. Elford. Mrs. Will Johns led in prayer for China. A piano duet by Mrs. W. Batten and Miss Audrey Prance was very enjoyable. Mrs. W. Johns next gave a splendid report of the Convention held at Thames Road. Roll call was answered by a Thanksgiving quotation by six­ teen members. Mrs. W. Elf ord read an article on 'Christian Stewardship. The meeting closed wth hymn 363 and Mrs. Prance pronounced the benediction. The person who first called it a 'beauty parlor’ certainly had a sense of humor. Making Canada A Better Place in Which to Live and Work A Series of Letters From Distinguished Canadians on Vital Problems Affecting the Future Welfare of Canada Specially Written for Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association and Addressed to the President, George W. James, of Bowmanville .................................... ......... ■ • .........................■....................... II LETTER NUMBER 26 Deai’ Mr. Editor, Mr. Geo. W. James, editor Can­ adian Statesmen, Bowmanville and President of the Canadian Weekly Newsapers Association is striving to get opinions on “How to make Can­ ada a better land to work and to live in.” His request that the Edit­ or of the Huntingdon Gleaner write expressions along these lines is In­ deed an "honour. The subject is stupendous for any humble weekly newspaper editor to' give exression upon, yet every Canadian must have an opinion, otherwise he or she are not true ci­ tizens of Canada. Young people in ■their twenties and thirties, I am in­ clined to feel work along the same lines as I did when passing thro' that stage of life; that to1 attain suc­ cess in life the accummulation of dollars is all important. True, they are essential and beneficial, but dollars alone do not make for hap­ piness and learning how to live. Us­ ually the ambitious youths who are attaining success in accummulating dollars have a breakdown in health, and it is then they take time to con­ sider what is important in lfe. To make Canada a better place to live in, it must be a good place to work in. In order to accummulate the necessary dollars let the individ­ ual realize that all folks must live and share in accumulation of world­ ly goods. In place of assuming all responsibilities in operating your business, small or large, share that responsibility with your fellow men. They in turn will appreciate the con­ fidence placed in them. Their brais. and energy is placed in the work that is confronting them. In other woi>ds the combined brains are ex­ ercised in order to bring about the tangible results of a real successful pis GOOD ENOUGH^ This outstanding triumph is proof of quality. Twelve first prizes in twelve classes, in this year’s Baby Shows at the Toronto and Ottawa Exhibitions, were won by babies fed on ‘Crown Brand’ Corn Syrup. What better evidence can there be of the confidence which Canadian mothers and their physicians have in the purity and quality of ‘Crown Brand.’ A delicious table syrup, ‘Crown Brand’ is a treat for the whole family. Tell the boys that pictures of famous jiockey stars can still be obtained for ‘Crown Brand’ Corn Syrup labels. CROWN BRAND CORN SYRUP THE FAMOUS ENERGY FOOD The CANADA STARCH COMPANY Limited OF COURSE WE MAKE LOANS ... Our Every-day Business You are invited to discuss with us your re­ quirements for personal or business purposes. BANK OF MONTREAL ESTABLISHED 1817 Exeter Branch: W. H. MOISE, Manager "A BANK WHERE SMALL ACCOUNTS ARE WELCOME”,a business. The two men, or number of men and women that may have collaborated to bring about the ac­ complished task have pleasure in looking back over their accomplish­ ments, and what they might further pursue. The happy environment that ex­ ists in the various progressive week­ ly newspapers offices that I know of are adopting this very principle of producing these newspapers. Where this spirit exists we find Canada’s largest and best newspapers. If such is true to the conducting of newspapers, it must also be appli­ cable to other business enterprises. Canada is generally speaking- a country made up of rural communi­ ties, small towns and small cities, In each and every -one of these com­ munities a Board of Trade is essen­ tial. Having a Board of Trade does not necessarily mean it is to func­ tion for the sole purpose of locating industrials and building up retail sales program. On the contrary, a Board of Trade is a non-sectrian or­ ganization that affords an opportun­ ity to bring all men into contact with one another. The men learn more about their oppositions in business. They learn to acknow­ ledge the good points in every man’s make-up. After becoming so ac­ quainted with their fellow citizens they too co-operate with one another to their mutual benefit. After all said and done we "go through life for th<s enjoyments it provides, if we are only open mind­ ed and willing to accept. It' is the man with a smile and the greeting that cheers, that makes Canada a ■better place to work and live in. Yours truly, ADAM L. SELLAR Editoi’ “The Gleaner” Huntingdon, Que. NEWSPRINT WAS LARGEST EXPORT FROM DOMINION According to the preliminary re­ port on the trade of Canada for the year ended 31st March, 1938, Can­ ada’s domestic exports to the 40 ' principal countries’ of the world tot­ aled $1,056,"418,000. Wheat as the principal commodity exported, was displaced by newsprint, owing to the decided drop in wheat exports during the year. The United States was Canada’s best customer with $423,131,000, a decrease on the pre­ ceding fiscal yeai’ of 2.7 per cent. The United Kingdom was second with $409,412,000, an increase of 0.3 per cent. Australia with purchases to the value of $32,422,000, an in­ crease of 20.3 per cent, was Can­ ada’s third best customer; Japan, fourth, with $26,640,000, an in­ crease of 23.2 per cent.; British S. Africa, fifth, with $16,169,000, an increase of 3.8 per cent.; and New Zealand, sixth, with $116,031,000, an increase of 43.3 per cent. PICOBAC Mi PIPE —_ HHHL tobacco J|H| FOR A MILD,COOL SMOKE