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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1939-01-12, Page 3THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE THURSDAY JANUARY 12th, 193D ..................„.............. .... lt’RANKLIN’8 LESSON IN TIME VALUE •r EDITORIAL Taught in Same School for 50 Years The ground was there * * A strict audit bolsters * * all * right. ***** the eighth .commandment, ***** By W. H. Johnston in the London Free Press “Dost thou love life?. Then, da not squander jtime, for that is the stuff life is made of!” Benjamin Franklin Franklin not only understood the value of time, but ne put a price upon it that made others appreciate its worth. A customer who came one day to his little bo-okstore in Philadelphia, not being satisfied with the price de­ manded by the clerk for the book, he wished to purchase, asked for the ■proprietor, but the clerk replied: “Mr. Franklin is very busy just no*W in the pressroom.” The man, however, who had al­ ready spent an hour aimlessly turn­ ing over books, insised on seeing him, In answer to the clerk’s summons, Mr, Franklin hurried out from the newspaper establishment at the back of the store. “What is the lowest price you can take for this book, sir?” asked the leisiurely customer, holding up the volume. “One dollar and a quarter,” was the prompt reply. “A dollar and a quarter! Why youi* clerk asked me o-nly a dollar just now.” “That’s true” said Franklin "and I could have better afforded to take a dollar than to leave my work.” The man who seemed to be in do>ubt as to whether Mr. Franklin was in earnest, said jokingly: “Well come now, tell me your lowest price for this book.” “One dollar and. a half,” was the. grave reply.* * * If you were condemned for life to an uninhabited island and was al­ lowed to take just one person with you — would you dare to breathe his or her name, here and now?* * * Great ambitions sometimes keep us from succeeding in small under­ takings.* * * The ‘gossip’ is usually one Who hasn’t the moral courage to resist the thrill of a third or fourth-hand sex-sin.* * * Doubt and curiosity, if rightly di­ rected, lead to wisdom.* * * Patient (nervously): "And will the operation be dangerous, doctor.” Doctor: “Nonsense! You couldn’t buy a dangerous operation for forty dollars.”* * * THE DOLLAR AND THE CENT A big slver dollar, and a little brown cent, Rolling along together they went, Rolling along the smooth sidewalk, When the dollar remarked (for the dollar can talk: "You poor little cent, you cheap little mite, “I’m bigger and more than twice 'as bright, "I’m worth .more 'than you a hun­ dred fold, "And written -o-xi me in letters bold "Is the motto drawn from the pious creed, “ Tn God we Trust’ which all can read.” "Yes, I know,” said the cent, "I’m a cheap little mite, and I know "I’m not big, nor good, nor bright. ")And yet,” said the cent, with a meek little sigh— “You don’t go to church as often as I.”- * * * ORICTICISMS Just because your employer.,points out the defects in your work, don’t develop a good-sized gro-uch and a hunch that he is “down, on you.” A man w or th while is worth while correcting and nobobdy wants to take time to suggest improve­ ments to the fellow who isn’t worth a ‘tinker’s dam.’ Don’t resent criticism for the rea­ son that it is directed at you in a spirit of helping you and your work Your employer things too much of Suffer No Longer hom Headaches It is hard to struggle along with a head that aches and pains all the time. In nine cases out of ten persistent headaches are caused by some de rarigement of the stomach, liver or bowels. Burdock Blood Bitters removes the cause of headache by regulating the digestive and biliary organs, corrects acidity, regulates the con­ stipated bowels, tones up the liver, and promotes a perfect circulation of pure blood to all portions of the body. Get rid of your headaches by taking B.B.B. The T. Milburn’ Co., Ltd., Toronto, Ont. you to ‘fire’ you simply because you have net com© up to the efficiency test. He feels that the material in you is good and well worth his time, patience and money to develop in the expectation that some day you will have improved so much that you will not need correcting.* * * THE PRICELESS INGREDIENT In old Bagdad there lived a wise man. His name was Hokeem. It was to him that people turned for advice, kn'owin-g him to be learned and truthful. Among .his callers was a young man who spent his money recklessly |and for which he got little value in return. He asked Ha­ keem what to do to receive the most for his money, and this was Ha­ keem’s reply: "A thing that is bought or sold has no value unless it con­ tains that which cannot be bought or sold. Look for the priceless ingredient.” The young man knew no more than he did before and asked: "What is this priceless ingredient?” And the wise Hakeem answered: “My son, the Priceless Ingre­ dient of every product in the market place is the honor and integrity of him ‘who makes it. Consider this name before you buy.” Thus, the wisdom of old Hakeem in centuries ago, is the victim of wise buyers today. The priceless in­ gredient of every article—the honor and integrity of the maker—is un­ seen by the purchaser but for the purchaser’s protection, the name of the maker is stamped on the goods. As a rule, goods that do not bear the. name of the maker do not pos­ sess the priceless ingredient, either in workmanship or material.* * * PRANKISH PROBLEMS Answer to Prankish Problem No. 47 which appeared in last week’s column: It is obvious that Car A travels 50 miles while Car iB is tra­ velling 60 and the sum of the dis­ tance the two travel in an houx’ is 110 miles. Twice this is 220 miles, the distance between the two towns, so the cars travel two hours to the meeting place. Therefore, the eagle is also in the ail’ two hours and tra­ velling at 80 miles an hour, he tra­ vels 160 miles. Prankish Problem No. 48: Two men were just leaving a bakery, A had 5 loaves of bread, and B had 3. They met a friend (C), and all three sat down, cut all the 8 loaves in equal thirds, and each consumed an equal portion of the bread. Up­ on leaving his friends, C laid out .8 coins all of equal denomination, which represented the value of the bread he consumed. B immediately took possession of .three of these coins, leaving 5 for A. But A pro­ tested, stating that his was not cor­ rect, as he was entitled to more than the remaining 5 coins. Who was right A or B? (Correct solution will appear in this space next week.)* * * !> This hint should increase sales of canned citrous fruit juices: Canned grapefruit juice tastes better if it is poured back and forth between containers before serving. This serves to restore some 'of the air removed during the canning process.* Ms * GETTING PAST If in this life we would succeed, We should supply a human need. It may not be a need, ’tis true, But if they think so, it will be.* ’ * Ms Certain conditions of the atmos­ phere bring about cloud formation of special sorts which have so long been recognized as accompanying de­ finite weather conditions’ that they have become proverbial. Not all weather proverbs are founded on or supported by scientific fact, but many of those giving forewaring of storm conditions have stood the test of time, according to the United States Weather Bureau. One of the accurate ones has it that: Mackerel scales and mares’ tail Make‘lofty ships carry low sails. ‘Mackerel scales’ are familiar to almost, every one, being a cloud for­ mation that stretches across the sky at rather a high level; and ‘mare tales’ or ‘painter’s brush’ are a very slightly different flecking or small clouds high in the atmosphere. Both formations consists of high, thin, wispy cirrus clouds floating from five to eight miles above sea level. * * * . Small letters and CAPITALS, Keep them all in line Column’s finished for today— Don’t you think that’s fine? I do •THE COLONEL up * Just as Johnny got his skates oiled up, down came the thaw. ******** The tumult and the feasting are ovex’ for another season, * It was -quite as dis- * * ***** Yes, we were out in that January fog. agreeable as its predecessors. ******* Just as we learned, the physical and mor-al saw they raised the price o-f wood. * efficiency of the buck ■Ho Hum. ******** They poke fun at Nevil Chamberlaixx foi’ carrying an umbrella. But, you see, he did so on a dry day, as far as political showers are concerned. ****** * * The United 'States budget will be out of balance this year by about three and a half billions. The eagle will outdistance the beaver. * * * We are reminded of Pat’s t’ousands of Jinooeries ’n’ Oi in it, so Oi didn’t!” $ * * $ utterance “Oi hev seeix t’ousands ’n’ nivex’ saw wan yet but hed a t’aw We are congratulating President Roosevelt on his talking back ox* up or something to the European dictators. - ■ - - like 3,0 0'0 miles away from their But he is something ■annoying bombs. »$• Exetex- Eligible Maidens is secur­ ing funds fox’ the erection of a monument to the memory of the enterprising and philanthropic inventox’ of the electric pad.’ * * * * The faithful remnant of the * * Annual Report of the Exeter Library In presenting the Annual Report of 1938, progress and interest in library affairs is manifest and it is evident that this public institution is serving the town and district. Nine board meetings were held with an average of six. Tile Librarian reports as follows: Membership 906; circulation 15,122; slightly lower than last year; dis­ carded books 219; repaired books 123; donations 15 volumes; period­ icals bound 3 volumes; valuation of books $3283.79; volumes in library 5804. The Book Committee have select­ ed a list of books for 193(8 as fol­ lows: (Fiction 118 volumes, adult classed 47, volumes; juvenile 59 volumes; a total of 224 volumes valued at $385.29. This is a de­ crease of 36 volumes but axx in­ crease in -cost of $15.65 over 1937. During the year a list of new books, classified, has been published every quarter through the courtesy of our local paper. The magazine committee, for this coming year have added a new health xnagazine and now have 8 Canadian, 2 English and 10 United States The tended added year, have now a table and benches fox’ their periodicals, a total of 20. property committee have at- to several improvements and new equipment during the The children’s department Mother's Standby in Treating^ CHI1DRENS 'JC COLDS if your children keep coming down with nasty little colds all winter, use Vicks VapoRub these three simple ways, tS For relieving discomforts of vchest colds and night coughs, rub VapoRub on throat, chest and back at bedtime. VapoRub’s poul­tice-vapor action relieves local congestion-eases muscular sore­ness or tightness—helps the youngster relax into restful sleep. For coughing and irritated "throat caused by colds, put VapoRub on the child’s tongue. It melts, trickles slowly down­bathes the throat with soothing medication. Then massage VapoRub on throat and chest. For "sniffles” and misery of Vhead colds, melt a spoonful of VapoRub in a bowl of boiling water. Have the child breathe in the steaming vapors. This loosen? phlegm, clears air-passages, makes breathing easier. Also mas­sage VapoRub on throat and • chest. Millions of families use these three time-tested ways to relieve the mis- * - a ery oi cold,. W|CKS J w VapoRuii/ / the ****** The Dilatory Bachelors are asking fox’ a supply of tough| easily- whittled wood to serve in lieu of pants’ buttons. The donation of 5 farmer’ has done fine service in the * «* hay on the part of a generous way of trouser patches. * * *♦ ♦ * ♦ « It’s all very good to pass. _ .a county by-law at the June session of the county council enacting that all county roads shall be kept open the wintex’ through. But when the air is full of snow and the wind blowing great guns of a wintex’ night, things are not so easy. 5? ** * * IMPORTANT NEWS ITEM No, oux’ genial and efficient reeve has not arranged for a visit of their Majesties to Exeter. The municipalities of Farquhax* and Elimville are in a similiar forlorn condition. WHAT! What would follow were the governments of this country Fed­ eral, Pro-vincal and Muncipal to announce that after July 1, 1939, all forms of government “relief” would cease, and that only “paying” public works would tbe maintained oi' undertaken. A QUEER OLD CODGER , Old gray Bill, last .Spring as the snow bade him farewell, look­ ed over his cutter, attended to needed repairs and placed his rig in a snug corner of .the driving shed and covered it over with some spare rugs and such. The harness was rubbed clean and put away in a dry place above the woodshed. The cutter robes were clean­ ed and aired and folded away from the moths. Well, fox’ three weeks, the gay old chap has been having the time of his life driving about the country, to the tune of merry bells. His driver last sum­ mer presented him with a colt that he sold foi’ $100. He’s differ­ ent, all right, all right but he doesn’t seem to mind: ******** JUST IMPUDENCE The othex’ day a body of law-abiding citizens, exercising their right of petition, approached a minister of the crown, and, in re­ spectful terms, made theix’ wishes known ixx regard to certain xnat- ters that come under his jurisdiction. The law-abiding taxpaying citizens were xnet with a—a lecture. That is, the baby attempted to beat the nurse; the hired man dictated to his boss; the servaixt as­ sumed that he was'above his fax’ too much. None of it is to be tolerated. lord. A little in order. All of this sort of thing is of it is impudence not * * ** IT’S EASY TO TALK Some folk are saying very easily that Canada States are supporting the Japanese wax’ on China, disputing that Canada and the Uniied States are trading with Japan But that is not to admit that either of these countries are respon­ sible for the war or its maintenance. Indeed, both countries would be better off in scores of ways if that war were not going on. War is the great disrupter of nearly all that is good. When the figures are set out in their proper relation it will be shown that the war in China igoes forward at a financial loss to all parties concerned. Those who talk of a boycott ox* of an embargo on the part of Canada and the United States as far as Japan is concerned will do well to consider the consequences of such .action, consequences both near and remote. International relations are of an exceedingly mercurial nature. To close Canadian and United States doors of trade on Japaxx does not quarantee her exclusion from the other markets of the world. Those who accuse traders with Japan of red-handed greed will do well to remexnber that wax1 trade is incidental and exceedingly precarious business. It lacks the elexnents of perxnanence and sta­ bility. Its risks are fax’ too great to make it inviting. The impo­ sition of an embargo is one thing. Its value is another thing and its enforcement still another thing. and the United Now there is no * ** * ** THE QUIET SUNDAY The question of conduct -on Sunday is again to the fore. As per usual the agitation is ixx the direction of opening the -country­ side to all manner of sports and recreations. And as per usual, the agitators are allegedly working in the interests of the poor. We are reminded of those who said that bar rooms and beer parlours are ixx the interests of “the poox’ man.” What a joke! The agita­ tors take high moral ground and patronize those who believe the Ten Commandments are given on the highest authority and should be regarded accordingly. Of course there is talk about blue laws 'and all that sort of thing. However, wlfen those who work for the open Sunday and all that igoes with it, show us that the open Sunday means men returning to their tasks of a Monday morning in better condition to- earn theii’ daily bread, we may be disposed to consider the physical advantages of Sunday being spent as a day of sport. Meanwhile we know that the facts are all the other way. The following rhyme sets forth a truth that cannot set aside. A Sabbath well spent means a week of content And strength foi’ the -work of the morrow; But a Sabbath profaned, whatever is gained, Is a certain forerunner of sorrow, - No family and no nation have survived the continuous profan­ ation of the Lord’s Day. The profaned Sabbath is liable to be the dirtiest and wickedest and most law-breaking of all the eeven days of the week. Those who want more sport on the Sabbath will be well-advised to look up the record of auto-spoi’ting on Sundays. In this mattei’, danger lies with the extremiet. The quiet Sunday is one of this broad land's ohief possessions and should be guarded ac­ cordingly, He’s a foolish man who allows the camel to put lxis head into his tent. A record of 50 years as teacher in the same school section of Stanley Township was the mark established by the late George Baird, of Bruce- field. Born in Scotland in 1841, his people came to Canada while he was but a lad and located in Stanley. There was plenty of work to do clearing the farm but as he was a quiet studious lad his parents who were wise sent him to the public school as regularly as possible, but as he grew older the winter months were the only ones they could give him to study. In 1860 at 19 years of age he started out one cool morning to Go­ derich to try his examination for a certificate to teach. He was there waiting for the examination to be­ gin at 9 o’clock. Between that and four he exhibited such a clear know- lodge of grammar, igeography, his­ tory, arithmetic, chemistry, philoso­ phy, alegebra, bookkeeping, Euclid’s six books of geometry (not the geo­ metry of later years) spelling, etc., that he was granted a first class cer­ tificate of the highest grade. By 6 o'clock he had the coveted certifi­ cate in his pocket and then began the long walk o-f 18 miles home. He ar­ rived before midnight and we can imagine the joy that filled hearts of the pioneex’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Baird, at the suc­ cess of their first born, still in his ’teens. Ixx January, 1861, he began to teach in school section No. 1, Stan­ ley. The section was large and 'pop­ ulous and he found himself some­ times in charge of almost 120' -pu­ pils. His schoolroom was crowded to the door, but the evident sym­ pathy of the teacher fox’ his child­ ren and his untiring zeal ixx their behalf carried him through and for half a century he was re-engaged yeax- after year December 22, 19'10, he retired his labors in the schoolroom. Knowing how well he had himself in the public school he in­ spired his older pupils to study for teachers’ certificates and soon his school became famous for the num­ ber of scholars turned out. Many became ministers, lawyers, doctors, or dentists. Teachers were prepar­ ed for theix* third and second class certificates, and also fox’ theix’ ma­ triculation. He devotetd xnany ex­ tra hours out of school to them and in school they helped him to teach. There was a quiet enthusiasm exist­ ing iix his school that was difficult for some to- understand. On Sunday afternoons a Sabbath school in connection with the Pres­ byterian church was conducted in the schoolroom and historic records that the general assembly has grant­ ed more diplomas to pupils in this school for repeating the shorter cathechism correctly than probably in any othex’ in Ontario. Mr. Baird was superintendent of this Sunday school until his death. It is still continued. As indicative of his love .of learn­ ing it can be told that he secured first-class certificate standing the’ 'he did not need to do so and fox’ a bettex* understanding of the Scrip­ tures he studied Greek and Hebrew. Towards the end of his long car­ eer in school he was teaching the grandchildren of his former pupils. To all he was affectionately knowxi as “The Master.” Of a quiet, re­ served and lovable disposition and yet so honest in his convictions that he was often made the arbitratox’ of little disputes among the people and his view of a questioxi always ac­ cepted. As township auditor he continued in office until his failing eyesight forced him to refuse the appointment any longer. As meteorological agent for the department his reports were most ■carefulliy .made. Tn fact the au­ thorities often gave him unstinted praise fox’ his careful and and meth­ odical work. ■For probably 30 years or more he led and held services for a band of worshippers in Brucefield who pre­ ferred to have him do, so every Sun­ day morning. How he continued to be so active­ ly engaged'in so many fields and accomplished so much in his long and busy life without a breakdown in health was a puzzle to all who knew him. Probably the reason fox’ this are to be found iix the facts that he was a farmer4 as well as teacher, that he lived two and a half miles from his school, a distance he walk­ ed night and morning to these we must add that he was the possessor of a calm and serene assurance that he was one of God’s children whose purpose in life was to- help others. Today his remains and those of his good wife lie at rest in Band’s Cemetery among those of scores of his old pupils and o-f th& early pio­ neers. Ono son, William, is a teach­ er iix Toronto; two are successful farmers in Saskatchewan and Geo. occupies the old hoihestead in Stan­ ley. triumphantly until from done He: “I love you as no one ever I loved you before.” She: “t can’t see much difference. own use. For safety a hand­ rail has been added to the entrance steps and the inner steps and a gate to the stairway leading downstairs. Humidifiers placed on the radiators have improved the air condition of the building. Considerable repairs had to be made to the eavetrough- ing. The efficient service of the caretaker adds to the comfort and appearance of the building. During the summer our Librarian Mrs. Gidley, attended the Summer Course provided, by the Department at Toronto and has been able to give to the .public and Library Board more efficient service and helpful suggestions. In tht year 1939 we trust that, with the faithful service of the Board and the co-operation of our competent Librarian, the public may continue to receive valuable service from the Exeter Public Library. Laura M. Jeckell, Secretary WELL KNOWN PARKHILL RESIDENT IS BURIED Funeral services were held in Parkhill for Thomas Thompson, for­ merly of McGillivray, who died in his 97th year. Mr. Thompson was in­ strumental in starting the Methodist (Wesley) Church, where Mount Pleasant cemetery now stands. He is survived by three sons, Eli, Giles and Erne, all of McGillivray Town­ ship; one daughter, Mrs. Alberta Baldwin, of Starbusk. His wife and four sons predeceased him. » CANADIAN RED CLOVER Balance oxi hand—in bank Jan. 1, 19 3 8 ..................$ Receipts To Municipal grant ......... To Legislative grant ....... To County grant .............. To Fees .............................. To reserves and fines ....... To sale of magazines ....... To bank interest .............. To- miscellaneous receipts 32.94 All red clover seed imported into Canada is required to be coloured to inlicate its origin of production— from Britain, one per cent, yellow; Northern United States, one per cent navy blue; Northern European coun­ tries, one per cent green; and all other countries 10 per cent red. This action has been taken in the interest of Canadian producers of red clover as Canadian grown seed is usually hardier, and there more suitable undei’ Canadian climatic conditons. “What, Tomxny! You don’t know what “But you “Yes, over a cliff with its tail tied to a daisy.” arithmetic is?” "No, father.” that’s absolute nonsense. Do know what nonsense is?” father; an elephant hanging By By By By By By By By By By Total Receipts ...............$11,231.33 Less Disbursements books ..........................$ magazines ................... repairs ........................ light, heat, water ....... Librarians sal’y & ext’s Assistant Librarian .... janitor’s salary ............ stationery, stamps sup. othex* expenditures ..... book binding .............. 385.29 34.50 46.95 129.70 373.45 16.00 121.00 13.82 58.91 6.25 Total Disbursements ....$l„185.i8i7 Balance on hand and in bank $4'5.46 FORD hotels ^ALO-ERIE PAHS t* to 1-50 SMltNO LOCATED ► EASY aountt “A BANK WHERE SMALL ACCOUNTS ARE WELCOME” EVERYBODY Should Have A Savings Account A sum of money, safely kept in. a savings account at the Bank of Montreal, is a good thing for anybody to have. Everybody’s finan­ cial future would be mote secure with such a sure re­ serve fund. The baby with a lifetime ahead, the old per- son no longer able to earn, the youth and the middle- aged, the well-to-do and the less prosperous . »* everybody would benefit by having a savings ac­ count, an investment which is always worth full face value. BANK OF MONTREAL ESTAPLISHED 1817 Exeter Branch: W, H. 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