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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1941-02-20, Page 7THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCaTE THURSDAY,. FEB.. It Is Up tn You (With apologies* to Kila Wheeler Wilcox and anyone else who ever . wrote a similar parady on “Laugh and the World Laughs with You,) Growl, and the way looks dreary; Laugh, and the path is bright; For a welcome smile . Brings sunshine, while A frown Shuts out the light, Sigh, and you "rake in’* nothing; Work, and the prize is won; For the nervy man With the By nothing backbone -can be outdone. fortune awaits you;, The fellow who seeks to trouble soon finds credit. he has borrow lots of •tft Hustle, and Shirk, and defeat is sure; For there’s no chance Of deliverance For the chap who can’t endure. Bing, and the world’s harmonious; Brumble, and things go wrong, And all the time Yon are out of rhyme With the busy, hustling throng. Kick, and there’s trouble brewing, ■Whistle, and life is gay, And the world’s in tune Like a day in June And the clouds all melt away. -—Anna Mose * * * smokestacks fall with the crash. * * * Double Puiiishment Sign in upper New York district': ; --.BEWARE!! ■'h’o Touch These Wires is Instant ! Death; Anyone Found Doing So •Will be Prosecuted to the Full Ex­ Lofty ■greatest rural Well done, February, frosty but kindly. * * >|< 'IS * * * * If all pf us would, do, there would be none required to overdo, * $ these 4^73 * Everyone earning savings certificates.* The next bonfire? * * * Surely it may we see its brightness spon? 3 * * * * should * * invest all he can in war * # will be in ** token of victory, and * * * A Thought for Gary© your name ..... shifting sands, Where the steadfast rocks defy decay. All you can hold in your cold, dead hand Is what you have given away, « th© Selfish high o’er the Count your .wide conquest o’er sea and land, Heap up your gold, hoard as you may. , All you can hold in ,youi- cold, dead hand Is what you have given away. Build your pyramids, skywards, let them rise,' •Stand gazed at by millions, cul­ tured they say, All you can hold in your cold, dead hand Is what you have given away. Silver and gold and jewels, all so grand, King of the salon, a mart, a day. All you can hold in your cold, dead hand you have given away. —Grewsome Apparition * * * “I doubt very much if support my daughter. I Is what ♦ * * t He’s a wise river man who keeps his logs in the main channel That’s a whole lot better than trying to control the river, * * * * * * * • ■ Have ypu ever thought of the contribution made to the com­ monwealth by those Sunday. School superintendents and teachers?<# ■*. * *. * * * * The best time of the year for Church attendance is upon us. Let us throng our and our Dominion churches stand for. churches, Our sailors and soldiers and airmen and Imperial statesmen have need of what our Let us be iup and doing. Yes....,...vand kneeling. ******** Japan is threatening civilization with the science that civiliza­ tion taught her. What’s that old saying, "Never begin anything without considering what the end may be.” But, then, many of the ills of life are iconsequent upon the actions of well-meaning, but thoughtless people. ’ $ * £ * The blackout got on our nerves, all right. We kept thinking of dear old London with its shops and homes and churches and its boys and girls all gone to smash. Then that whistle that used to get us out to go to work seemed telling its own piercing .tale of sorrow., But it made us go a little deeper into our jeans and that is what .the blackout was designed to do. ******** We must keep right on seeing and acting, that the war must be won. There are some minor affairs that We may not like about the way things are being run, but they are small in icomparison with the necessities of the hour. Old Man Necessity knows no law. When We have beaten our enemy to his knees we’ll talk about some oth­ er matters. So let us do „ see him finish-the job. our best to send the tools to Churchill and SPECIAL MEETING OF HURON PRESBYTERY A special meeting of the Huron Presbytery of trie United Church was held in Wesley Willis Church, Clinton with Rev, A. W. Gardiner of Egmondville United Church pre­ siding in the absence of Rev. R. Chandler, of Kippen, the Presbytery. The of the meeting was to adoption of the United and gift campaign and if adopted to map out a plan of campaign for the Presbytery. Rev. El. W, Hart of Amherstburg United Church, who had introduced the project to the congregations of Wesley Wil­ lis and . churches on Sunday was guest speaker an<d outlined the whole plan to the assembled ministers and laymen. Discussion , of the pro­ ject followed, resulting in the plan being adopted by the Presbytery, Rev. E, W. Hart occupies the of­ ficial position of director for Lon­ don Conference, and Rev. A. Lane of Wesley Willis church, Clinton, was appointed director for Huron Presbytery. For campaign purpos­ es the Presbytery was divided into ten zones of three or more charges each, under a chairman. The zone subdivisions are: Ashfield Helens and Dungannon, P. Newman, chairman; Benmiller and Goderich, Rev. H. C. Wilson, chairman; Clinton On­ tario St., Bayfield and Varna, Rev. G. G. Burton. Wesley Willis. Londesboro, Rev, man; Brucefield. pen, Rev. R. A. Exeter James Street, Crediton and L, H. Turner, Main Street, Centralia, Rev. chairman; Sea- ich airman of main object consider the Church Joan Ontario Street United St. Rev. W. Auburn;, chairman; Clinton Holmesville , and A, Lane, ch-alr- Hensall and Kip- Brook. chairman; ! When a Cold Ufea “takes hold" it pays to know- HOW TO RELIEVE DISTRESS FAST THIS IMPROVED VICKS WAY Now ypu cap relieve misery and dis­ comfort pf your children's colds, ,, with a “VapoRub Massage.** It’s one successful way to ease bronchial irritation and coughing, re­ lieve muscular soreness end tightness, help clear clogging mucus and make breathing easier. Results pre so good with this MORE THOROUGH treatment (perfected by the Vick staff) because the valuable poultice-and-vapor action of Vicks VapoRub more effectively .,. Penetrates irritated air passages with soothing medicinal vapors, inhaled - deeply with ©very breath. Stimulates chest and back like an old-fashioned wanning poultice or " plaster. To get a“ VapoRub Massage” with all its benefits—massage VapoRub for 3 full minutes op IMPORTANT RIB- . AREA OF THE eack as well as on die chest and throat—then spread a thick • layer of VapoRub on th© chest and cover with a warmed cloth- And ah ways remember—to use genuine time* tested VICKS VAPORUB. •*=! i " tent of the Law * * * Jj Backfire '! National advertisers regard their : slogans’ as extremely valuable as- J sets. They spend tremendous sums on making and keeping them popu­ lar year after year. " Sometime ago, a large corpora­ tion spent a considerable sum on their slogan: “Silverware that wears”. - Imagine . their chagrin •'when a‘cbmijetitw took thenchal­ lenge and came out with the slogan: “Silverware that Resists Wear”. ‘You remember too, .the slogan of a large coffee house: “Good to the • .last drop.” They carried it on for. years. ■ One day a young woman wrote a letter asking: “What’s the matter with the last drop?” It is said the company was grateful for i the .criticism and sent her a check for $200.00. Once we bought “Shirts that Laugh at the Laundry’’....... they •. had such a keen sense' of humor that, they came home with their. sides split. •.Now, we don’t promise you that- you will get letters and checks from large national advertisers for point­ ing out the flaws in their slogans. . But it’ is on© way' to pass the tinie •and to keep out of mischief. * * * There are two kinds of mourn­ ing....that which we ^wear as an arm band or drape around our hat, and that which we wear under our vest. ■ ■ Father; you could •can hardly manage it myself.” ■ And the bashful '-suitor, finding his tongue, blurted 'out: “Let’s pool- our resources, sir,” . f * * ■ * There is one advantage to being a columnist........you never have. to worry about .which 'suit to wear. * * * Bert and Pertinent “Scientists now tell us that rub-, ber suffers'from fatigue....” r—yes, rubber tires.5 ' “If a man wants to get. married,” said a Judge, “he should make a little money first.” —afterwards, he will have make a little money last. * “Meju’s shoulders are becoming broader.”?, says . tailor. . . t, J —well,’ in view of the increased taxes, they need to be. ‘‘Some people are apt do get diz­ zy at the seashore,”- says a noted .Doctor.- ■ ‘ . • —-perhaps they see people swim­ ming before their eyes. —Oley Okeydoke :* * * Epitaph Here lies the body . of Samuel A. Green Proposed to Louise But called here ‘Irene*. * * * ’When Dad tells little Eddie: “You go' ’and look it up yourself and you will remember it longer.” Tit’ really means he doesn’t kno^r the answer'Iiim|dlii . /A big apple crop might be"listed as one of the vocational hazards of doctors, A BUSY PLACE a Saturday afternoon is the busiest place We sometimes wonder why we Our local library of we know. This is as it should be. cannot secure the services of someone of a Saturday morning to in­ terest children in getting into touch with a fine line of children’s reading. We pass on the suggestion to the members of the Wo­ men’s Institute. They have a way of 'Solving problems that baffle ipere men. s* * *. * * * ** THAT BRUNING KNIFE War’s stern hand holds a strong, keen pruning knife. Let us admit the fact and by so doing attain a measure of happiness. Many luxuries mast go and by their going we’ll gain in. the way of-health and of good taste. What we’ll lose in softness we’ll gain in strength. What we’ll lose‘in convenience we’ll gain in efficiency. What we’ll lose in guessing we'll gain in faith. That knife is now open and its keen edge will be really felt right here in this region. But its power to harm stops at the spirit bent on duty. War lays selfishness wide open, but it brings to light the qualities of manhood. Only the craven fear its surgery.* * .* * * * * * ■ . . * ■ BONFIRES ■’ c Bonfires* have- a long history. As far hack as...we can learn, they were intended as signals. Some signalled mariners in distress, others told the story'of invasion. Still others rallied the nation in times of peril. Others told of the birth of kings. Some were lit in honour of the defeat -of enemies. The bonfire of Friday night told of the high resolve of the people of this district to do their utmost in defence of king .and country and freedom. We do not know that such a bonfire ever before blazed in Exeter. The children never will forget what they saw last Friday made clear to them. ■ <* * *;■ ‘ * * night. ♦ * Its purpose should be * VICTORY “The * * * Slips that Pass in the Night From the Daily Review: groom is employed in the airplane factory at Downey. After a short welding trip they will be at home to their many friends.” From a Southern Indiana paper: Charles Harker has a bee shingling his barn," Description of a flower .taken ver­ batim from" a nursery catalogue: “Bridesmaid — Quite tall; late; white floret and red eye.” ■ * * * People will pay to be entertained and amused but do not like to have to do any serious or profound thinking...,........which is Why college football coaches ate paid mo.re mon­ ey than professors. * * * . If you don’t think you have to start at the bottoih, just try to shov­ el coal from’ the topi of the pile. * * * The Plugger As day by day, he toils away! So steadily he plugs’- That he annoys the others boys! (They all believe he’s “bugs”.) We hear them say, “Why this poor jay Don't know enough to qut! He must have static in his attic!” (Which means, “he’s Off o bit!”) The years roll by! The “wise ones” sigh! The plugger, still on deck, Still plugs away on better pay! He’s now their boss, by teck! , Grand Bend, Rev. chairman; Exeter Thames Road and Norval J. Woods, forth, McKillop and Egmondville, Rev. H. V, Workman, chairman; Brussels, Ethel and Walton, Rev. Charles L. Lewis, Brussels, chair­ man; " ‘ ham, Blyth, Belgrave and Rev;'- Arthur Sinclair, chairman; Gorrie, Wroxeter, wich and Bluevale, Rev. Copeland, Gorrie, chairman. Other matters considered includ­ ed the announcement by Rev. R. W. Cr.aw of McKillop charge that he intended retiring from active ministerial work at the June con­ ference and resignation of Rev. J, ■ A. Falconbridge from the Centralia charge .to take army service in the C.A.S.F. There were 29 ministers present out of a total of 35 ministers in the Presbytery, and about double that number of laymen. The Wo­ men’s Association of Wesley, Wil­ lis Church served dinner to the as­ sembly. Wing- Blyth, IFord- R. C. James Street Mission Circle The regular monthly meeting of the Mission Circle was held Monday evening at the home of Miss Ardys MdF'alls. The president, Betty Coates, opened the meeting with hymn “Go, Labourer," after which the Lord’s Prayer was'repeated in unison, Vera Decker then took charge of the meeting. Hymn 3'0' was sung and Mrs. Page led in prayer. Edna Martene read Psalm 100. Florence Southcott read a missionary story, “A Dream Come True", and Miss Ruth Brown ren­ dered a vocal solo, “Dry Those Tears” An excellent address on the life of Mrs. Roosevelt was given by Mrs. Moffatt. The remainder of the evening was spent in enjoying a contest and a dainty lunch served by the hostess WILLIAM YOUNGSON DIES IN BLANSHARD TOWNSHIP j Your Hext Visit to| TORONTO Try Hotel Waverley Located on Wide Spadlna Ave. at College St, Facilities Highway* I 7 7 »■ Easy Parking Convenient to ® singl0 -RstesDoub!e 2 $1.50 to $158 $2.50 to $5.00 _ _ Four to Room, $5.00 to $0.09 Close to the Pa rllament Maple Leaf Theatres, nos Wholesale Houses, the Shopping District. University, Bulldinas, Gardens, Hospitals, ssato nousca, and Fashionable Retail A. M. POWELL. PRESIDENT *« THE WAY TO The way to victory, fpr.iinost.of -us is to do a little better what ,we\ can already’ -do well. There is nothing else for us. Nothing would plehse Hitler better than for him to learn that we Canadians are stopping working to -quarrel among ourselves, -or to argue about something or other. The parson will serve his country by continu­ ing -to preach good sermons and visiting the sick. The farmer will be a-puhlic benefactor by attending to his fields and his herds. The bpys and girls must learn their lessons and attend to their home duties. “ Home "life m-ust be maintained sweet and wholesome 'and vigorous. Municipal life must be’ kept high and good. We say “must” and we,,m\ean just that.'Not foV many 'a day has it been har­ der to keep up our standards -than'it is just now, but history de­ monstrates, tji-at difficult times have proven the most valuable for ■the race. Duty’s, voice is stern, but the experience of the race -prov­ es that good arid only good follows the beckoning of her strong, white ’hand. Two well-known merchants of Goderich, M. Robins and Geo. Schaefer, met with a motor acci­ dent on Sunday when their car skidded on ice and struck the rail­ ing of a, simlall bridge near the Lions park at Seaforth. Mr. Rob­ ins. the driver, suffered severe lac­ erations of the upper lip, nose and cheeks and three fractured ribs. A derby hat saved Mr. Schaefer from serious injury, when he shattered the windshield with his head. William Youngson,, one of the oldest residents of Granton and Blanshard Township, died on Wed­ nesday, iF'eb. 12th, at his home, lot 13, concession eight, Blanshard. He was in his 88th year. For 65 years Mr, Youngson had lived on his farm. He was for many years superintendent of the former Gran­ ton Presbyterian Church: He had been in ill health for some time. Surviving are four .daughters, Miss Anna Youngson, Paris; Mrs. A. C. German, Granton; Mrs. Chester Gorvett, Granton, and Mrs. Clarence Mills, Woodham; two sons, W. C. Youngson, Windsor, and D, A. Youngson, at home. There are also 14 grandchildren and three great­ grandchildren. His wife died four years ago. The funeral was held Saturday from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Gorvett, conducted by Rev. L. C. Harvey of Granton ,JL__ J Ji. . Interment was in St. Marys Cemetery. SEAFORTH TO BE CENTRE FOR 1941 ORANGE WALK Seaforth will be host town to the district 12 m of July celebration a deputation consisting of Harold Lawrence, Samuel Hanna and Wil­ liam Oldfield told town council and asked permission to use the streets and to erect booths and decorations. Council agreed. A further request to use Victoria Park for a meeting Was also granted. Mrs. Margaret .Armstrong of Varna, widow of Robert Armstrong and formerly Ann Margaret Ward, died Friday in her 6 6th year. In­ terment .took place ‘in "B'avfieldL cemetery. United Church. A-l BABY CHICKS Barred Rocks, White Rocks, White LOghorns, Brown Leghorns, Jersey Black Giants, New Hampshire Reds' Write or Phone .for Prices A. H. SWITZER HATCHERY,. Phone 38-3 ■■ Granton,- Ont. Agonizing Eczema (Salt Hheum) No rest, dily or night, for those afflicted With that awful skin dis­ ease, eczema, or salt rheum’ as it ia commonly called, The intense burning, itching and smarting, especially at night, or when the affected pari is exposed to strong heat, Of hot writer^ are almost unbearable, ahd telief is gladly welcomed. TO get rid of eczema it is neces' aary to have the blood cleansed by the Use of 0 thoroughly .reliable blood medieme . suchj Us ( Bufdo,ck Dlorid Bitteih Which during the 'jShat 60 years liari met With groat success in relieving such diseases by its blood cleansing and purifying propertied liho Hilburn Co., Ltd., Torouto, Ont. ’Tis ever thus! The “pesky cuss” Who Strives without a stop; Doth every day, In every way. Move nearer to the top! —‘Maple Leafer* * * blood transfusions were to save the life of the A brawny young ■Scotch- Tlie patient Three necessary patient, man offered his blood, paid him $50 for’ the first piilt, $25. for the second pint—but after tile third pint; Scotch him a blood in Utter of* root of •She had so much her, she just gave recommendation.* * the unemploymentThe situation...,x-o.-in the winter there are too many lawn-trimmers hunting for work; in the summer time, there are toe many idle snow-shovelers. ♦ * *■ The years unending come arid gd The Whirling seasons .pass The folks who today are shovelling snow Soon will be cutting grass. * * * * , * * * * IN BEHALF OF GREAT MEN Greatness- when coupled with high responsibility, as it is in men . like Winston Churchill takes an appalling toll of moral and physical vitality. It stooped the -shoulders- of. the. mighty Lincoln whose birthday the icivilized world has dust .celebrated. Like Churchill, Lincoln went his lonely, way, Like Churchill, Lincoln had to go alone, in decisions before which the world Stands with un- (cqvered head. Beverly Baxter tells of the awful tiredness in Churchill’s face as the House adjourned. The members of the house went to the quiet of their homes. For Churchill there was no respite. For him it w-as the terrible grinding Of th© wheels of world events. Hourly he must make decisions upon Which depended the fate of cities or of nations. The zoom of airplane squadrons, the crash of buildings centuries old, the cry of an Empire’s “How long?” were the only music for him. Armies marched at his word. At his command mighty navies swept the seas. And he is but flesh and blood and prone -to err. Should he fail? Should his strong heart break under its dreadful beating? Should bis mind give way under such straih as statesman’s mind never knew before? Then since “spirit with spirit can meet” should not every man who thinks right the icivilized world over, give this modern Atlas all tbat he has of affection, of loyalty and fervent prayer till he finishes the job upon which the welfare of the -race depends? No closet, no fam­ ily altar, no pulpit dare * be silent in times like these. # »J» * $ * * THEM AVE CAN TAKE IT“TELL Mr. Wilkie, President Roosevelt’s opponent during the late presidential election, determined to visit England that he might see for himself the fruits of German culture and civilization. Words fail to tell What met his eyes. Homes blown to pieces, mined busi­ ness places, row on row and street on street, churches and halls blasted beyond all hope of rebuilding,- hospitals levelled, pools of children’s hlorid everywhere, the abomination of desolation sitting in the place of busy life and thronging duties. All that he saw. Yes, and he saw the faces of mothers whose children’s blood made slip­ pery the streets of the world’s capital in all that means the free expression of the human spirit. 'But that was not all he saw. He saw a Woman coming out of the ruin with a glow in her eye and a poise of her head as she met tlm visitor and told him, “Toll yoUr American people, tell them wo can take it.” “I shall,” was the reply. What will America and Canada have to say? Will America reply, “Take it, by all means. But We men of the home of the brave ahd the land of the free will not give yon a single bit of goods and will not supply you with a single gun unless you can pay therefor and -pay till your last penny is gone and your last iota of credit is exhausted. ’Toko It, yon women of Hnglond, that’s your affair and not ours.” And what will be Canada’s reply? There are two things we should never worry about—the improbable and the inevitable. * • Ever look at it this way? _ The real cost of anything is the amount of work you have to do to earn the money to buy it. “A BANK WHERE SMALL You are invited to start and maintain your savings account at one of- our branches. Exeter Branch: JLhat can be said proudly by hundreds of thousands of Canadians, who regu­ larly deposit a part of their income in a savings account at the Bank of Montreal. It is a mark of character and distinction, indicating thrift, persistence and a degree of success. We believe in the encouragement of thrifty as a fundamental of individual and national character; that is why we heartily welcome the small new ac­ counts which are opened daily at our 500 branches. W. J. FLOYD, Manager MODERN, EXPERIENCED BANKING SERVICE.bottom* of 1W Successful tywation