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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1939-11-16, Page 6THURSDAY, NOVEMBER Hi, 1930 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE Don't Miss ‘SAL AD A’ STAMP CLUB “DRAMA of STAMPS” WEDNESDAYS gQkAT O P M- CFRB by page Turner (All Radio and Reprint Rights Reserved) present day columns is Dorothy in 1896. far* back Dix does feature record­ dates history “REMEMBRANCE” The Following is the Text of the Sermon Delivered by Rev. M» A- Hunt at the Armistice Day Service in Main St, Plaited Church on Saturday Last Text:-—Psalm 143:5 “Remember that Canada sprang clean limbed I given to us of what life would he couragous into the fray at the side j like in all its beauty if we were to of the motherland at the first threat,find His world. In every soul there aye certain fundamental longings and aspirations to ■which we have a right. For life has little meaning without its spiritual content. It has little meaning unless it can bring us happiness, and there is no happi­ ness ‘ *” truth history 600 B.C. Prior matter of legendary re­ date of the creation of biblical interpretation - g to Arch Query; Where was the first Unit­ ed States Post Office - Boston or Philadelphia? Reply: The first U. S, Govern­ ment Post Office was opened in New York, November 28, 1783. Local post offices - not under government control existed in every large city. Query* When did Congress first convene in Washington, D.C.? Reply: It was the second session of the Sixth Congress that first con­ vened in Washington, Nov. 17, 1800 The first congress met on March 4, 1789. Query: When was the first type­ writer invented? Reply: The invention of the type­ writer is credited to Sholes & Glid­ den, 1861. Query: Which of the Syndicated Newspaper the oldest? Reply; The first appeared Query: How ed history go? Reply; Recorded from about is largely a cord. The the world - was 4 004 B. C. accordin Bishop Usher’s Cbvonology. He also fixes the date of the Deluge at 2348 B. C. Query: What is the greatest dis­ tance ever recorded by photogra­ phic lens? Reply: Scientists on Mt. Wilson Observatory have photographed a nebula (group of stars) an estim­ ated thirty million light years dis­ tant from the Earth. It took an ex­ posure of 60 hours to obtain this negative - and the photograph is obviously very indistinct - but this is an indication of what Science may accomplish in some future gen­ eration. Query; When and how did Pan­ cho Villa die? Did he live in the United States? Reply: General Francisco ‘Pan­ cho’ Villa - the rebel leader, was assassinated July 20, 1923 at Par­ ral, Mexico. Yes. He lived in San Antonio, Texas for two years prior to 1914. t Query: How many people in the United States are past 90 years of age? Reply: No exact figures are avail­ able but it is estimated that the 1940 census will show more than 70,000 people who are more than 90 years old - and of this number about four thousand who are more than One Hundred Years Old. 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Get Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription from your druggist, “What does a bride think when she walks into the church?” “Aisle, Altar, Hymn.” Worry Saps The Nervous System Worry over business or household duties, sudden shock, the insane quest for pleasure, the foolish at­ tempt to put a Week of normal life into twenty-four hours, feverish ac­ tivity, the demand for sensational literature are all conducive to the aggravation, of wear and tear on the nervous system# If you are tired, listless, nervous, and worried Why not give Milburn’s Health and Nerve Rills a chance to help put you on your feet again. They ate a body building, nerve stiengthehing tonic containing the essential elements for the nervous system. T. Milburn Cd., Ltd., Toronto, Oat, We have come into this quiet church to spent an hour together in memory of those who fought. We are met together at this time to bow in lowly reverence as a mark of respect and love for Canada’s dead of the Great War. This is Remem­ brance Day, when special honor is being paid to the brave soldiers, who sacrificed their lives the noble cause of justice of the world, is one of the greatest tues. Gratitude for mercies bestow­ ed, a recognition of the source of those mercies, and the part played by the heroes of the nation in work­ ing out the Divine will. Today the thoughts are turned of all British and Allied people, lovingly to the soldiers who made the supreme sac­ rifice; to their loving parents and dependents who bore, the great load of sorrow during the war years, and to whom this day is an ocasion of hallowed memory and sacred assoc­ iation. Remembrance Day recalls the courage and sacrifice of the past. The two minutes’ silence forms a link with the dead. Twenty-five years ago, the storm broke. It broke suddenly and with extreme fury. Germany’s violent aggression had been long and carefully prepar­ ed. Her armaments had been in­ creased by leaps and bounds; her spies had overrun Europe in prepar­ ation foi’ the great contest. As a background to all this, a whole host of writers had deliberately preached the doctrine that Might is Right, and so prepared Germany for a policy which tears up treaties and violates every honorable understanding among nations. She had long ac­ cepted the doctrine which claims the right to dominate Europe by vio­ lence, and to grasp at world-empire by the employment of superior force alone. The Allies met without a tremble the most formidable hurricane of iron and fire which ha'd ever let 4oose upon a people. They shown that their spirit and valour was the same as in the of Waterloo. They met the against them unmoved. They fought to win. expenditure of human life, all waste? no. that our heroes sea. glorious record of human self-sacri­ fice for a noble dause. And so to­ day, we do not grieve in a conven­ tional way for gallant men who were glad to fall on the field of honour. Theirs, now, we know, is the larger life. For them, 'death is indeed crown of life. When Drake and men fought the Spaniards in reign of Elizabeth, every man in fleet united in receiving the Bles­ sed Sacrament before going into ac­ tion. What was the meaning of Nelson’s famous message at Trafal­ gar? It was just a brief remindei’ —signalled from ship to ship—that England was thinking of her men, praying for them, and expecting them, each one, to do their duty. Believe me, such a message may be sufficient to turn the scale when victory is trembling in the balance. It is not physical fitness only; it is not mere muscular strength and fighting skill that win battles. It is the spirit of the men that counts more than anything else. And that is just where prayer has its oppor­ tunity and effects its purpose. Prayer deals with the spirit of a man. him; it exalts him. him a protecting mantle, courages in him the unseen forces at his unconquerable. Our and military leaders of British warfare have all recogniz­ ed this fact and made full use of it. Was not that the reason why Lord Kitchener put those two significant words in his farewell messnp-e to the Expeditionary Forces—“Fear God.” “Fear God” was almost the thing he said to the soldiers, was not that the reason, too, that gallant old veteran, Lord erts, wrote a special message to be placed in each soldier’s Testament? “I ask you to put your trust in God. He will watch over you and strength­ en you. You will find in this little Book guidance when you are in health, comfort, when you are in Sickness, and strength, when you are in adversity.” than anything else that creates the unconquerable spirit, of the Prime Minister of England: “Let us keep in mind, the patient and indomitable seamen, who never relax for a moment, night or day, their stern vigil on lonely seas. Let us keep in mind too, our gallant troops, who after a fortnight’s con­ tinuous fighting (under conditions which would try the mettle of the best army that ever took the field) maintain not only an undefeated but an unbroken front. The uncon­ querable spirit of those who fought with a cieati conscience in a just cause was bound in the end to win,” It is not generally recognized aS It should be, that German religious in fighting in freedom and Remembrance of human vir- been have their days odds But at what a cost? This Was it a thousand times, no selfish reasons died on land and no waste in this No, It was for There was the his the the It purifies him; it inspires It flings round It en- conviction that side make him greatest naval in the history last And why Rob- It is prayer more In the words of the Hun. You, my friends, have come through a terrible trial, but you have emerged with your banners flying, and with your valor estab­ lished, and with the full conscious­ ness that so far as you are concern­ ed, you, as a soldier have earned a place of lasting honour and respect among all peoples. Never has Can­ ada flinched from her duty. Never has she failed to send reinforce­ ments that were demanded. What Canada has achieved is greater than we could have imagined to be pos­ sible. You men have fought with a courage that has never known or accepted defeat. You have had a procession of victories. you as an army were set to do, you did it. Wherever there was a posi­ tion for you to take, you took it. With blood you men have written indelible words, in the pages of his­ tory, the glory that is yours. On Monday, November 11th, 1918, just as the Armistice was signed, came the news that the Canadians had taken Mons. Surely that was a fit­ ting close to youi’ great achieve­ ments. That it should be given them to cpmplete their work by retaking the Belgian city from which the “Lititle contemptibles,” of imperish­ able memory had fought the great­ est retreat of the War in 1914. There is not a soldier who has pas­ sed through the terrible strife and trying conditions, who is not proud today that he had a part in this glorious conflict. We should per­ petrate the memory of the day when victory came to us over a desperate and ruthless foe. Our hearts are filled today with thankfulness to Al­ mighty God. Lest we forget, the day should be held a sacred holiday each succeeding year for all time. without spiritual freedom, and love. : teaching for many years has had an i anti-Christian tendency. From Ger- s many have been directed the most i violent assaults on scriptural truth, ! dogma and ethics. The Germans as . a race have become for the most • part rationalists, and we have been i inclined to give this German teach- ' ing a too favourable hearing, just as we have encouraged German trade and German employment in our midst. A great deal of the unbelief, the anti-religious opinions prevalent in the world today were made in Germany. It is the spirit of our men that counts more than any­ thing else. They were fighting not for material gain, not for the lust of conquest, they were fighting for the big things of life—-for justice, honour, truth and peace. And it is prayer that feeds the Spirit. It is prayer that purifies, and inspires and exalts men. It is prayer that makes battalions unconquerable. Lord Kitchener, a man of few words did not forget to tell his men, when he sent them forth to fight, to “fear God.” It was thrilling to read of the rallying of the races at the trum­ pet call of outraged humanity. “From the far East they came, even the colored men, to help their white brethren in the troubled West.” From all corners of the earth irres­ pective of race and creed, they flock­ ed to our aid because they thought, and rightly thought that it was a just cause. It would have rejoiced Livingstone and his successors if they could have known that Boer and Briton would one day be allied. Patriotism, it is a great and up­ lifting word, for it represents a noble and inspiring thought, and it stands for many virtues. Patriot­ ism of the most fervent and intense passion was characteristic of the Hebrews, and marks all utterances whether written or spoken. The very dust of their streets was sacred to the Hebrews. In Isaiah and Jere­ miah, perhaps their greatest prophets and outstanding patriots, the domin­ ating note is love of Jerusalem. She ! is their immediate and ultimate re­ gard, the start and goal of all their thought, and of their entire policy. They have painted her aspect in triumph, in siege, in famine, and in earthquake. As statesmen and prophets, men sent of God, they ob­ serve the surrounding nations, but Jerusalem is their watch tower. It is for her defence, Isaiah battles through 50 years of public service. And it is for her deliverance Jere­ miah travails in anguish and in in- prisonment, and finally dies in exile. More than Athens was to Demosthen­ es, or Rome to Caesar, Florence to Dante, of England to Pitt, or Am­ erica to Lincoln, Jerusalem was to the Hebrews. And this same love of country is characteristic of all great nations. In a true sense pat­ riotism is indefinable. It belongs to the invisible world, whose fruit we see and admire, but whose es­ sence we can neither see, taste, nor feel. Chamberlain says that Pat­ riotism is the backbone of a nation, and a common bond of love which unites mankind. Patriotism stands for love and devotion to one’s coun­ try, obedience to its laws, and to the support and defence of its honour. Patriotism is a divinely implanted instinct, and it is that which has made our Empire what it is today. Every man should have within him a certain sense of greatness. It is the natural stimulus to the best sort of ambition; greatly strengthens and elevates the character. The highest source of this elevating sense of greatness is religion, the recogni­ tion of our divine origin and lofty destiny. The acknowledgment of our personal relation to God as the eternal Father and Redeemer of Mankind. What we want is the im­ perial mind to be infected with the breath, the thought of Empire. To feel that we ourselves belong to this vast corporation, this mighty broth­ erhood, which has grown up under God and are individually involved in its destiny, that we share its hon­ our, its privileges, its duties—one faith, one flag, one God. We all love our country and our Empire. Think of the sacrifices made, the countless numbers of men who have shed their lives blood upon the field of battle. Many more at this mom­ ent would gladly lay down their lives for their country’s sake. It is the glory of the British Empire that there have always been such men in the past and there always will be so long as we remain an Empire. A great many of you will not be required to die for your Country but we can all of us, each in our own We for our and 'truth, and our obedience to the voice of conscience. We can produce in our own individual lives these qual­ ities which we desire most to see in the life of the nation, It was not in vain that the allies toet the challenge Of the German Empire in the dark days of 1914. It was not without purpose and effect Here and there glimpses have been CORBETT (Too late for last week.) Mr. James Corsant spent (Sunday —J Mrs, F, Corsant, Hodgins spent several grandfather Mr. Chas. with Mr, and Mr. Robert days with his Whatever | Mason Sr., assisting him with his Tall ploughing. Mr. and Mrs. Hodgins, Wiarton, j visited at the home of his sister, Mrs. Garfield Steeper, Several ladies attended the after­ noon tea at the home of Mrs. Car­ ruthers Sr., on Wednesday j after­ noon. Mr. Leo O'Rourke lost a valuable colt recently. Mr. Tom Ryan Sr., is having his kitchen roof shingled. Mr. Win. Hodgins is busy plow­ ing on the farm he purchased Mr. James Hodgins, north of bett. .Ivan Hodgins spent Tuesday Lyle Steeper. Butchering is the order of the from Oor- with Wars Form Large Part in History The wars of the world form a large part of its history. “It must needs be that wars come, but woe to that man by whom the war cometh.” Military ambition, lust of conquest, hope of enrichment by pillage, the wiping out of olcT grudges may in­ stigate them. On the other hand a nation may be plunged into war owing to its firmness in adhering to some solemn pledge, or the advance­ ment of righteousness. In these circumstances, war may be the only way for advancing the interests of nations. The Bible plainly recog­ nizes such wars to be desirable. Fought for righteousness on humane principles, wai’ has many benefits. Women and children are to be pro­ tected and cared for. Property as much as possible is to be respected. A war waged against tyranny, and injustice, is truly a Christian war. If the object of the war is right man need never separate God from it. The thing which is now astir in Europe is not the work of God, but of the devil. An evil thing armed with might has been set loose upon the world. The world in its present crises calls for determined effort on part of Christians. This is the only hope of straightening out conditions. that when easy going whom He in by en- govern- Some of us imagine Christ lived it was an world, yet the men to preached were hemmed an alien not what the next Living was hard, War was always of which. believes God. The other one hand are the Fascism, Com- humble sphere live for Canada, can make ourselves respected our honour, our sense of duty, love of justice, our uprightness, integrity, our loyalty to the emies, subject to ment. They knew day might bring, taxes were high, at the gate. Today is the same in almost every country in the world. During the last 3,5 00 years there have been only 268 years of more or less complete world peace. There was always war raging somewhere. At this most critical time in the his­ tory of the world when every nation is going through some crisis, every person is seeking, often vainly to solve his problems. I feel the only factor which can regulate the chaot­ ic emotions of mankind is religion. Religion has proven its feasibility to do this in the past. It will do it in the future. What, the world needs is a faith which nothing can shake. The world is divided into two camps. One in the Christian does not. On the “isms”—Nazi-ism, munism—all of which set the state above religion. On the other hand is Christianity which sets the soul of man above the state or race. Concern for Future Civilization We are deeply concerned over the immediate future of our civilization, We see so many forces at work bent on breaking up our civilization,’ and which are attacking the principles both of democracy and Christianity. We see the rape ruin of Poland, Czecho-Slovakia, Ethiopia. What mate issue in warfare against and tyranny; against Godless tatorship and oppression? these aggressive forces'2” in control the future? in an Universe which is still God- controlled, and we can be assured right must prevail, and the blood bought liberties must survive. We know the initiative is With God and the forces of evil will be ultimately doomed. The human race is upon this earth for a God-given purpose. It looks towards a divine destiny. We are here to grow into the per­ fect matt.’* among us. glory as of one uniquely begotten of a Father, full of grace and truth. of China, and the the betrayal of the will be the betrayal crushing of ulti- evil dic- Will r in Europe We are living Once such a man lived We beheld His glory, aay. Mrs. Garfield Steeper attended the presentation for Mr. and Mrs. Ken­ neth Hodgins at Centralia on Thursday evening. Mrs. John Pollock has sold the blacksmith shop to Mr. Gossman at Dashwood. Mr. and Mrs. Wes. Mellin spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Steeper. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Shank spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. James Wilson. Mr. J. W. Holt, of Grand Beifd, called on Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Ulens on Sunday. In Toronto A Modem Hotel Convenient — Economical Rato Single Special Weekly and Monthly Batea Write for Folder. - - Hotel Spadina Ave. at College St. A. M. Powell President F. J. DELBRIDGE, Representative EXETER USgORNE COUNCIL The Municipal Council met with all members present, Minutes of Oc­ tober 7th were adopted as read on motion by Berry and Hodgert. Correspondence; From Dept, of Municipal Affairs notifying Council that no Municipal Councils were be permitted to make Grants for Patriotic purposes except cities, separated towns and county councils. Contents noted and filed. From the Canadian Red Cross requesting that Butter Vouchers to relief recipients be discontinued. Filed. From John Koger, offering drain­ age mail of Usborne. No action. (From Judge Costello requesting that notices of Court of Revision Voters’ .Lists be advertised once. From J. Gordon Henderson, photograph. The Clerk from Hensall cial support, islation by the Ontario Legislature, forbidding such grants, no action could be taken. Moved by Hodgert and Fisher that Public Liability Bond Renewal cer­ tificate from the Ocean Accident & Guarantee Corporation be accepted. Carried. Moved by Cooper and Hodgert that 3200 feet of snow fence be pur- chased and also 300 steel posts,. 1,0 00 tie wires and a one-man post driver. Carried. The Road Superintendent was in­ structed to complete brushing in cer­ tain areas to prevent snow block­ ing roads, to repair culverts, to se­ cure a truck to pick up and deliver snow fence and posts where requir­ ed and to erect same after November 15. To secure and install 500 4-in. tile in roadside erect two School ner south of No. The Treasurer the 1939 Financial Statement as in­ formative as possible by breaking up Revenue and Expenditure into1 numerous classification so that both receipts and cost in connection with various services will be clearly shown. Treasurer’s Report: Cash, re­ ceipts for October $92.72; Balance of cash, October 31 $302.38. The following orders for payment were passed on and Hodgert; Superintendent relief, $37.3 8; weed inspection Drain repair, $57.70; Pub- drainage and to' Zone signs at cor- 5 school. was asked to make on re No action, presented Red Cross 'Owing to a request for finan- recent leg-motion of Fisher Voucher, grants, $16.77; Road $'3’0'3 .'8 7; $120.00; Elimville lie Liability Bond renewal $104.00; miscellaneous $7.0,5. ■Council adjourned to meet on De­ cember 2, 19(39, at 1 p.m. A. W. Morgan, Clerk Round Trip Bargain Fares NOVEMBER 24th and 25th from EXETER to TORONTO Also to Brantford, Chatham, Goderich, Guelph, Hamilton, London, Niagara Falls, Owen Sound, St. Catharines, St. Marys, Sarnia, Strat­ ford, Strathroy, Woodstock. To Stations Oshawa and East to Cornwall inclusive, Uxbridge, Lindsay, Peterboro, Campbellford, Newmarket, Colling­ wood, Meaford, Midland, North Bay, Parry Sound, Sudbury, Capreol and West to Beardmore. For Fares, Return Limits, Train Information, Tickets, consult Nearest Agent See handbills for complete list of destinations T3 47C CANADIAN NATIONAL Victoria, Canada’s Evergreen Playground Calls to Country’s Shorts Loving People The Empress Hotel, centre of Canada’s famed Evergreen Playground where summer sports continue in full sway throughout the winter, is on the threshold of the best season in its history, ac­ cording to reports from Canadian Pacific sources in Canada and tho United States. There are several reasons for the pr travel Iclamt at the internatlcnal exchange inequal­ ities, brought about by the war, to bu„ HiO io of greatly increased beautiful Vancouver the meet important one neat seems to be that make each dollar worth ten cents more in Canada than it is in the United States. The West Coast has many at­ tractions for the traveller who likes his winter without snow. The gardens of the ivy-clad Em­ press and other beauty spots on the island retain their beauty and freshness all year round; riding, golf, tennis, swimming, fishing and lawn bowling continue throughout tho Winter; the Mid­ Winter Golf Tournament, from March 3 to 9, is an annual event which attracts enthusiasts from all over the continent; Christmas at tho Empress is a celebration complete with boar’s head, yule logs, wassail bowl and carols, with a novel after-dinner social glass out oh the open lawn, The contrast offered by Victoria is really amazing, especially after a train ride across the country, From the windows of the warm train the traveller will see typical Canadian winter scenery, •— and then Victoria with its flowers, its magnificent weathof, and its year- round golf and other summer sports.