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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1942-05-07, Page 7Page 7 IT i! W. C. T. U, Address Given at Hensall ".n'p ...... ■■ ............. ..........'.............. Following is the topic which was ' . delivered at the W.C.T.U. meeting in Hensail recently: • Russia haa followed her preced­ ent in the last war by banning vod­ ka in the present conflict. Appar^ entiy the political might of strong drink in that vast empire is not as powerful as it appears to be in some other domains. Russia knows it is impossible to have clear think­ ing and unclouded planning at war councils and effective strategy on the field when the bottle stands on the table. At a time when the last ounce is being called for in the defence of her hearth and home she is fully aware that the use of strong drink is suicidal. She is prepared to dynamite her giant dams, which cost her fabulous sums, and' to .prosecute a “scorched earth” pol­ icy, but she is not prepared to per­ mit the morale of her people to be. sabotaged by that arch-degrader of nations. Britain and Australia would multiply their powers bound­ lessly if their governments follow­ ed suit. Drink and efficiency are diametrically opposed, This is es­ pecially noticeable in a national crisis such as the present. After the Japanese made their surprise call at Pearl Harbor the Americans put prohibition, even of beer, into force. It seems to have had an instant effect in reducing crime for the patrolman told the re­ porter to the New York Times, “The ‘ ban on liquor and the curfew except for those on necessary business have caused practically a full halt to crimes here,” The following is a quotation from Rev, W. L. L. Lawrence delivered in Massey Hall on January 19th: “The greatest wastage of resources and abilities in oui- country is to be found in the liquor business. Do we need , trucks to transport gaso­ line here and overseas? What about using the huge beer trucks on our highways? Do we need tires for military transportation? What about the great number of tires being used in moving beer in Ontario? Do we need experienced truck drivers for military work? How about using the army of truck drivers who are driving beer trucks in Ontario? Do we need tonnage space in transport­ ing Atlantic shipping? Then why use space for sending beer to the troops overseas? Do we need money for war purposes?- Then $ why waste sums in producing, transport­ ing and consuming a drink which only breaks down the morale of our citizens? Do w.e want an all-out <■ Dandruff TOTHISSWORN FOE fas If you are bothered by dandruff, rub Minard’s generously into your ‘ scalp. It’s greaseless,- has no unpleasant odor, and dries quickly; a* , It’s the sworn foe of dandruff—as it is of muscular soreness and pain,- joint sprain or stiffness, tired feet;- Excellent for colds and ordinary sore throat, too; Get a bottle at your druggist’s today; keep it handy. 128 i RATES DOUBLE $2-50 to 15.00 Special Weekly Monthly Rates TORONTOJ> Hotel Waverley Spadota Avk. at Collkoh St SINGLE A MODERN . . . QUIRT . . * WELL CONDUCTED . . . CONVENIENTLY LOCATED HOTEL . . . Closa to Parliament Buildings, University of Toronto, Maple Leaf Gardens, _ Fashionable Shopping District, Wholesale Houses, Theatres, Churches of Every Denomination. A. M. Powntt, President * for victory and Christian democ­ racy? Then our first step to that, end should he to put the booze- out of business. That is our co-opera­ tive task to win the war,” Detailed evidences o^ the ill ef­ fects of drinking by soldiers and war workers are given by Dr. A. J. McIntyre, of Vancouver. “A hotel keeper called on me a few days ago, utterly disgusted with the liquor sit­ uation in Vancouver. Three soldiers had stayed at his hotel on the night- of December 33rd, Each one had the D.T.’s and had given him con­ siderable trouble. A newsboy, de-, livering the morning paper on the same night, thought he saw a pack lying on the sidewalk, then turned his. flashlight on the object and was amazed to find a drunken soldier in uniform stretched out on the ce­ ment pavement. The military police wagon, as a result of phone calls, came, and this drunken defender of our coast was thrown into the wa­ gon along with others lying on the bottom of the wagon in the same condition. The following instance illustrates how work is affected by drinking familities. In County Criminal Court on January 14th, Judge James Parker March ceiving bail to employer told the court that this metal spinner was so skilled at ,his work that he was practically ir­ replaceable.- The Judge in with­ holding sentence said to him: “I will allow you the same bail as be­ fore. .You are doing valuable war work and your employer has told us of the scarcity of men with your knowledge of the metal trade. May I suggest that it is obvious that drink is the cause of all your trouble and that from now on, until Mar, 3rd you should see happen again.” The production cohol is a waste sources. The foodstuffs used in a single year in manufacturing it put into box cars 40 feet long and hold­ ing 50 tons, would make a train 47A miles long. Its consumption is waste. In two years the people of Canada are spending more on alcoholic bever­ ages than they subscribed to the war loan—but with what a differ­ ence! The one meant a loss of efficiency and decreased earning .power for the purchasers with mon­ ey accumulating in the hands of the liquor traffic which blocks reforms in the legislature by its money power. 'While the war loan, meant patriotic assistance toward security an annual income of over 10 million dollars to the subscribers and at maturity their money back to invest again. Can anything * be said in defence of the use of alcohol at this time? Alcohol has many defenders but no defence. The crisis was well de­ scribed in Congress as follows: The armies .of young men now training to preserve democracy and peace must be physically fit. Their bod­ ies must be strong, their muscles must be able to' respond to the in­ stantaneous call of will•, and mind and soul. Their brains must not be dulled. Their eyes must not be dimmed by alcohol. The men who man our ships must be alert to the perils that surround them, below the surface of the ocean as well as above and men of perfect control of body and mind will be heeded to pilot our air­ craft. To these objectives beverage alcohol is a frightful menace. Bev­ erage alcohol is a treat to the health and happiness and prosperity of our citizenship. It is a • contributing factor in the premature death of hundreds of thousands of our people. It is a charge upon the public, intol­ erable in an era of strenuous effort towards national security and de-, fence. An alcohol drinking demo­ cracy cannot develop the maximum strength for national defence. THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATg -Vegetation is exceptionally far advanced for the time of year. > $< -if- * < ? * The rationers’ll get ya ef ya don’t watch out! ****** * * remanded for sentence until 3rd, a man convicted of re- a stolen car, allowing him go back to work because the that it does of beverage of material ( not al- re- HENSALL SOLDIER BURNED IN FIRE AT ARMY CAMP Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Allan, of Hensail, received Word that their son, Pte. Garnet Allan, of Camp Borden, was badly burned recent­ ly when the hut in which he was sleeping was burned to the ground. Garnet received serious burns on the face, hands and feet. All he saved was a Suit' of underwear and his money beit. He is confined to the military hospital at Camp. Borden, where he is recuperating -from the burns. A Pimple Covered Face Kills Many a Romance _ The lives of many young people are mado miser­ able by the breaking out of pimples, and you probaWy know of cases where a promising romance has bee spoiled by those redj white, festering -and pus filled soresjm the face. n , , . , .The trouble is not soPmuch physical paimbuch v6rV mental suffering caused by the embarrassing disfigurement which very often makes the sufferer ashamed to gb the c-eneral healtht The quickest way to get fid of pimples is to improve the general neaitn by a thorough cleansing of the blood. M 'with thn bloodBurdock Blood Bitters helps to cleanse the blood and with tho mooa cleansed the complexion should, clear up. The T. Milburn Co., Limited. Toronto; Ont. Sunshine and showers garden. and elbow grease work wonders in the ♦ *** » * • » A whole lot of people all nice nor easy. are * finding that work at the airport is not *♦*.** Dad is strong on logic and patriotism. Oil should be conserved in the interests of one’s country. The lawn mower should be oiled before using. This means the consumption of oil. Therefore the lawn should not be mowed. -* ♦ ♦ ♦ * WE MISS THEM We miss those young people who attended pur High School but who have taken work on the farms. Life and colour were given to our town by their bright presence. The town is soberer and grayer without them. Wherever they are, we wish them well. May their, work prove helpful to them and beneficial to the state! ******** WE WONDER We wonder if this region has been visited for many a day by seasonal weather of such warmth as has characterized the last two weeks of April and the early days of May. Though the ground was full of moisture after the winter months, the period referred to was so dry that gardeners and farmers were afraid that meadows and crops could not but suffer. As it is, many are fearing a cold June. All of which reminds us that weather conditions are not under our control and beyond oui* forecasting. We can* but live from day to day. * * »* THOSE WOMEN REPLACERS More significant than appears on first notice is the way women- from eighteen to forty-five are replacing men in army services. For one thing, it indicates that women may be trusted to do a good job. It tells, too, the story of physical endurance. It tells that women are not pickers and choosers of jobs,, ’fhey see a* task and get to it and get it done. It indicates that the commonwealth has come to discovei’ the hitherto undeveloped human resources within her borders. It further lets all the world see that women are no longer the toys of men1, but are taking the place of mastery. The fact that boys might be sent to war the day they come of military age may have caused some parents to coddle their youngsters. Mean­ while girls have fitted themselves for service, and here they are in the seats of the mighty. * * * ** » » « DON’T BE TAKEN IN that brought on the present world war with all its bloodshed and incalculable misery are active again in their effort to have the war brought to a conclusion favorable to the Axis powers. These* forces are subtle and crafty beyond all tell­ ing. With a skill worthy of the devil himself they have invaded the church, as they invaded her when they lulled the church to sleep while hell was being built under her very foundations. Little do some well-meaning church people know that they are being influenc­ ed by her worst enemies as they are fooled into pleading for Britain and her Allies to lay down their arms on the terms of the. Axis powers. Let no one be deceived. The Axis powers are attempting to win by guile what they are coming to see they cannot secure by their bloody sword. When peace terms are being discussed, the discussion must be led by the Allies if the world is not to see another deluge of blood within a quarter of a century. After the last war we said “Peace! Peace!” when there was no peace. Had we listen- ■ed to Balfour and Clemenceau and Foch we’d not be where we are today. In any case, the war is far from; won. The same mischievous forces ** «* «**« THAT. CONFERENCE That conference of the Evangelical pastoral charges of Can­ ada has come and gone. It very nearly had its sessions without our knowing about it. Fortunately some were informed’ as if by accident and had the opportunity of attending. Some impressions were made that will not be effaced. For one thing, Bishop Epp, president of the 'Conference, proved himself a presiding officer of exceptional ability. The gavel fell, “The conference is in session,” he said, and from that exact moment busin’ess was in hand and con­ ducted according to schedule without the loss of a minute. Rarely have we seen >so much business well done without haste and with­ out delay, with no loss of nervous energy and no loss of thought. One missed the usual buzz of conversation in the corridors and among the back pews that commonly make ecclesiastical meetings a prolonged horror to the orderly-minded. Due honor was paid to the authorities in church and state, the supreme sacrifice of our dying Lord was honoured, those departing this life during the year were remembered affectionately and reverently, various committees • were set to work, those willing to do the Conference’s work in the Conference’s way pledged their acquiescence. Reports were heard* from the various sister Conferences in the United States, the majority of whom showed that the funds of the body were a little more than raised and that .there was a steady growth in all depart­ ments of church work. Everything was done and well done with a regularity and spirit of fairness not to be excelled by any court in the British Dominions, and that is saying a good deal. Our friends in Zurich and Crediton and Dashwood and other portions of the Dominion are to be cogratulated on belonging to a body of such high intellectual and spiritual quality. • * * ** * a RUSSIA IS TEACHING US As we hear of Russia’s successes on the field of battle, we naturally inquire what lies behind her achiements. For one thing, fifteen years ago her sons gave themselves to winning a sound practical education in everything that made for efficiency, studied chemistry as it applies to the farm and the factory and every form; of manufacturing. No half measures were allowed in this study. Every form of explosive was studied till her factories were turning out munitions to a degree almost unimaginable. Along with this study went the study of architecture and engineering. The result Was the building of dams and development of water and electrical power to an almost incalculable extent. Further, in a way and to a degree that we find hard to understand the young Russians were so indoctrinated with a love of their country that when the hour of trial came tens of millions of Russians were armed for the fight with the most modern equipment. As Russia increas­ ed her productive powers of food and power and equipment of every sort, she trained her men and women for the battlefield. Military training was her recreation. She took her rest by doing more work and taking more military training. She saw that Jf she were to live well, she must first live. She did not deceive herself. Along with all this went the spirit of working together. It followed that she today finds her whole population carrying on as an enthusiastic unit, those .behind the lines inspired by the sense that -they fight also, who supply the sinews of war. Her population are not in­ dividualistic grabbers. A nation like this will need to be reckoned., with when peace terms are being made. They’ll not be content to take any other nation’s leavings. Quite properly, they’ll tell the world pint they who »wln by the sword are likely to take and to guard what the sword has won. They 15 YEARS AGO Mr. Elmore Harness, of Clinton, has purchased Mr. F» M. Boyle’s barber business. Elmore is an Exe- ter old boy and a veteran and will doubtless do well. About 25 young people gathered at the Bank of Commerce cham­ bers to reorganize the Exeter Dawn Tennis club. The following offi­ cers were elected: Honorary pre­ sident, w. G. Medd, M.D.A.; pre­ sident, M. R. Complin; vice-pres., Rev. W. Jones; sec.-treas., W. A. Elliott; membership committee, ■ Misses V. Pickard and G. Harness, D. Evans and W. A, Patrick; grounds committee, Dr. W. E. Weekes, R. A. Walter and J. W, Batson. Messrs. C. Chambers and Archie Davis were in Detroit over the week-end and brought home a new Essex sedan. Mr. J. L. Lewis, who recently dis­ posed of his residence on John St., to Mrs. Gillard, of Stratford, has ’ moved to the residence of Mrs. [Mawhin’ney, on Wellington street. | -- 25 YEARS AGO Mr. W. S, Cole is this week mov­ ing into the residence he recently purchased from Mr, George Bed­ ford. Mr. George Jones is unable to at­ tend to his farming duties owing to a broken ankle, the result of being kicked by a cow, Mr, Samuel Ross, Main Street, has beautified his home by the ad­ dition of a neat verandah. Mr. Richard Welsh succeeded in buying 1,5'00 bags of potatoes in the West them They In ciety Sanitariums and Belgian Relief, the total amount received was $39 5.95. In a letter from Witley Camp, England, Major W. J. Heaman says that gas is now seventy cents a gallon. - the other day and expects to arrive in a week or two. are now $4.50 a bag, the recent Soldiers’ Aid So- canvass for aid to the Byron during the week sold farm, Cromarty, for the sum of a cog having beeln one of the wheels in machine Which has 50 YEARS AGO Mr. Joseph Senior has been con­ fined to the house with mumps. The McDonald was recently $4,300 cash. Owing to broken fromi the ditching been working in the Hay swamp, very little progress has been made. On Friday evening while James Sweet Jr., was exercising a dolt on the London road the animal shied, throwing the rider upon the gravel road. The injuries were slight. Mr. James Dennis has moved- in­ to his new residence on Simcoe street while Mr. Ed Treble now oc­ cupies the premises vacated by him. Mr. R. N. Rowe is now busily engaged filling an order for hall trees from a firm in Berlin. Mr. L. L. Sage, of Norwich, arriv­ ed here on Monday evening and will assume the responsibility of head miller in the Exeter grist mill. $12,300 GRANTED FOB BED CROSS RY COUNTY COUNCIL Thursday, May 7th, "Yes, you’re smart... or are you? I thought I was smart too, back in the 20’s. Then the depression canie and taught me a lesson!” 1 / The Warden’s committee of Hur­ on county council met last week in Goderich and made three important patriotic grants. The sum of $12,300 was set aside for the Red Cross campaign, to be divided among the 19 branches in the county. As branches must for­ ward half their cash receipts to headquarters, at least 6,150* will be turned over. „ The sum of $1,000 was voted-to the British War Victims’ Fund; and I $500 to the Queen’s Canadian Fund for war victims. Chairman R. J. Bowman and Clerk N. W. Miller were named a committee to inquire as to the best method 1 of sending cigarettes and tobacco to Huron county men active service out of Canada. "We’d be a lot smarter if we put less of our money into our own outfits and more of it into the outfits of the boys who are defending us. How? By pledging ourselves to do without so that they may have plenty to do with!” "You want them to win, don’t you? Well then, buy War Savings Stamps every week.. * That’s how you can help them. Besides, by saving, you’ll help keep prices down and have something for a rainy day. Let’s be really smart!” t National War Finance Committee. Buy War Savings Stamps from banks, post offices druggists, grocers and other retail stores. Harry:* “What makes you him a baseball dog?” J erry: on call “Because he wears a muz­ zle, catches flies, chases fowls and beats it for home when he sees the catcher coming.”