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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-11-14, Page 7THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1940 EniTORf A !■Xjf X X VdF X XJL Answering Curious Cynic .......most men crave affection, yet are too selfish to give it. .......a cynic is a man who sees only a grin in Lohengrin. .......any man who talks big— thinks little. ......if a man admits having two wives, that’s bigamy; if he admits having four wives, that’s 'bragging. .......some married women must wonder why any ‘vampire’ would want to steal their husband. .......even the third wife of a movie hero thinks her intuition is infallible, —miss ophelia * * * Senator Glum Tells Us— A prophet is not without honor except when lie is in the other fel­ low's bailiwick ....... Provincialism means to brand any idea as “crack­ pot’ and ‘radical’ that we do not comprehend or which does not help to stuff the ‘fat cats’ out our way.H: * * Responsibilities are the reward you get for not getting caught doing the things you enjoy doing but which you know you shouldn’t. * * * Today’s Simile As pious as a preacher at col­ lection time. * * * “I have eaten your bread and salt I have drunk your water and (wine; The deaths ye died, I have watched 'beside, And the lives that ye led were mine.’’ —the colonel.* ♦ * TO CINDERELLA CINDERS I pause a while Beside the way To recall our happiness Of another day. The past is mine— Secure from chance or change The future I dread Because it may be harsh and strange I long to see your face— To hear you sing Though that is all past....... I shall go on— Remembering. - ■ , —'Cinderella’s Prince * * * Subtle but True A General and a Colonel were walking down the street and en­ countered a number of privates. Tire General noted that every time the Colonel returned the salute he muttered something under his (breath. After several tries, he determined what it was and turning to the Colonel asked: “Why do you say ‘the same to you’ when you return the salute?” The Colonel replied: “I was a pri­ vate once myself.”* * * Some guys I know stand with their back to their work and scan the horizon hopefully fqr opportun­ ity.* * * Shame on Them— We see evil only as we know evil. Some folks have such a queerly de­ veloped imagination that they think they can see evil in this column.* * * Many a fellow who boasts that he can read character can point ■out the flaws in everyone’s character but his own. And, isn’t it strange that most so-called ‘character read­ ers’ seem to see the bad points and never the good points in their sub­ jects?* * * “It’s no use talking”—said the fat lady as she gave up trying to get into the phone booth.* * * Ignorance is the Mother of In­ tolerance. * ♦ * 'Some men are such slaves to sys­ tem, order and neatness that they miss the opportunity for accomplish­ ment. (And if this gets by our ' 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, listloss, nervous, and worried why not give Milbum’s Health and Nerve Pills a chance to help put you on your feet again. I'hey are a body building, nerve strengthening tonic containing the essential elements for the nervous system. ffh# T* Milburn Co., Ltd., Toronto, Ont- Editor-in-Chief, you’ll know he ■didn’t see it.) :|f * * If you want to run across some­ one from your home town in a strange city—try to put over some­ thing naughty. * * * A man who gives in when he is wrong is wise; a man who gives in when he is right is married.* * * Radio Celebrities are just ordin­ ary people like you and I, but they have the faculty of telling listeners how well they know one another. The class had been instructed to write an essay on Winter. Before they began, the teacher gave them a few hints, and among other things suggested that they might introduce a short paragraph on migration. One child’s attempt read: “In winter, it is very cold. Many sick peoplQ, die in winter, and many birds also go to a warmer climate.” * * * It will matter not When I achieve my crown Whether some -considered me A prophet or a clown. I crave no honors Nor merit high renown 'if it may be said I never let my readers down. Man’s star is bright For a brief allotted time; My job is to write A daily ending rhyme. —the colonel. * * * Reputation There is a tyranny which compels men who do good work to go on doing good work. The name of that beneficent tyranny is ‘reputation.’ There is an inflexible law which binds men who build well, to go on building well. The name of that kindly rule is ‘reputation.’ There is an insurance which infallibly pro­ tects those whose reason for buy­ ing is that they believe in a thing and its maker. The name of that kindly insurance is ‘reputation.’ * * * We Don’t Know the Author Par Buster, who has written many original poems for his column, sends us the following verse and says he found it tucked in between the leaves of a Biography which he bought at a second-hand .book store. iSorry, but we don’t know the author either. Perhaps some read­ er can tell us? Let me be a little kinder; Let me be a little blinder To the faults of those about me; Let me praise a little more; Let me be, when I am weary, Just a little bit more cheery; Let me serve a little better Those that I am striving for. Let me be a little braver When temptation bids we waver; Let me strive a little harder To be all that I should ibe. Let me be a little meeker With the brother who is weaker; Let me think more of my neighbor And a little less of me. ♦ * * We’re a Non-Conformist Just as if you didn’t know....but we do have a sense of humor. We can see the funny side of a situation but usually after it is too late. Just as we can always think of a ‘snappy comeback’ a day or two after* we needed it. Once upon a time, we were work­ ing on a paper out in 'Frisco....... and the editor assigned us to pinch- . hit for the paper’s regular ‘column­ ist’ who was ill. Now writing a daily column looks easy; in fact, most folks think it is one of the softest snaps on the ‘sheet’. But to us it means work with plenty of concentration. While we were ‘filling in’ for the regular columnist, we sat at our typewriter and would thump out a few words and then just sit and stare at the wall. •Over in the corner was a row of offices separated ( from the main ‘city’ room by a clear glass parti­ tion. And, in one of these offices sat the Executive Editor......not the editor who had given me the tem­ porary assignment. For two hours he had been watching me. At last he came over and said: “You work here, don’t you?” We acknowledged that we did, then he asked: “You are a writer, aren’t you?” We ad­ mitted we were although we often had our doubts and still have). Then he barked at us: “Well, why don’t you write?” Our subsequent action was Im­ pulsive and undignified...and.... we were fired.* * * I might sing a nocturne In measured minor key But that might be too solemn To finish off this column. —the colonel. Why shouldn’t Rome be done by as she does? ******** Italy may soon reap as she sowed in Ethiopia. ♦ * * * * * * * Ontario mourns the sad plight o£ the lowly potato. * aH i* there is in a good start. # * * * * The Greeks got what advantage ***** Where’s that fellow who said were elected. * * * he’d eat his hat if Roosevelt * * * * * * * * November will need to get busy if she is going to give us a whole lot of Indian .Summer. * ******* That snow storm may have been all right, but we are sure that nothing became it like its taking off. ******** LET US HOPE SO Last week a British .broadcaster told us that Germany was being severely pinched for oil. He pointed out that it was Ger­ many’s failure to secure oil that cut her nerve in 1918. Let us hope that the bully may soon find his supplies cut fatally short. In any case we may well settle down to considering what Mr. Churchill suggests, preparations for war not only in 1940 but in 1944. Surely we have learned the lesson of unpreparedness. ******* * WHAT IS IT? We hear a great many commendatory remarks made upon the improvement made in the young men who take drill for a few months at one of our military camps. Now, just what is it that these camps give our youth that they miss in the average home or High School? Is it smartness? Is it an effective use of one’s body? Is it ready response to a call to service? Is is keenness in observ­ ing what is to be done and the capacity to do the thing required? What is it anyway?******* * SENSIBLE George Washington refused the third term of the presidency of the United States. His reason for doing so is obvious. He saw the danger of power being left foi* any considerable term in the hands of any one man. Doing so was sure to lay the foundation of aristocracy with its attendant evils. What he had in mind was the sane principle of putting the tools of government into the hands that could best use them. With this in mind the voters of the United States have voted into office Presidentt Roosevelt for a third term, thus breaking tradition and showing their good sense by doing so. Tradition is good till it becomes a shackle, and that is what the Washington tradition would have been had the United States voters refused to elect the man whom they had found efficient. The times were too momentous, the occasion too serious, for the United States voters to swap horses when crossing the stream.******** , WE AGREE That was a sensible remark made by a St. Marys man the other evening at the meeting of the town council when he said that there were a lot of young people attending the (Collegiate Institute who had no business there. There are the loafers, for instance. There are those, again, who are there just because pa and ma can’t get a. job for them. There are those, moreover, who simply haven’t it in them “to take larnin’. They are constitutionally dull and dull they’ll remain. Further, the school is cluttered up with young toughs who make life intolerable for the boy or girl with the genuine instincts of the scholar or the research worker These young bullies make life intolerable for the boy or girl who has every prospect of doing something for his kind. All of these are out of place in a High School or a Collegiate Institute. Their place is out under a lusty drill sergeant whose word is “get that done and no bpnk about it.” Money is too scarce to spend one cop­ per on lusty young ne’er do wells. ******** WE FEEL BETTER Canadians feel better now hat the sensible people of the United States have returned Roosevelt for another term at the presidency They do not forget that this is the man who in his epoch-making speech at Kingston declared that the United States would not stand idly by should an enemy attack the land of the maple leaf and beaver Nor do they forget- that this is the man who has gone the limit in supporting the British Empire in her effort to protect the liberties of mankind. Nor do they forget that this is the man who threw down the gage of battle to the Nazis and Fascists and social­ ists who thought they could make the free soil of the United States their easy stamping ground. We are not blind to the defects of the man who did all this, and what he did is a whole lot, when we come to think of it, but we see his excellencies and those ex­ cellencies are this minute the excellencies the perplexed world needs. We delight to stand with every man who stands right and, in the main, that is what Roosevelt stands for. You can’t fool the great body of the American people even some of the time. ******* * IT’S HIGH TIME It’s high time for Ireland to do some forgetting and to give serious consideration to present needs and future requirements. Undoubtedly Ireland has suffered wrongs at the hand of England. What is quite as true is that England has done all she could to make amends for these wrongs and to allow Ireland all she needs for the full development of her national life. Ireland has rendered conspicuous service to the Empire. Her orators and her statesmen and her soldiers and her merchants have ;nade contributions to the good of the Empire that are beyond all reckoning. Fairness com­ pels the saying that these contributionis have been all the greater because Ireland was of the bone and sinew of the Empire. Wise men are sure, indeed, that apart from the Empire Ireland never could have been or possessed the privileges and the material goods that have meant so much to her. In co-operation with the Em­ pire has been her strength. Why, then, should she hold aloof from the Empire’s work in these hours when her services by land aud sea may be of such value? Britain’s welfare? The call of the hour is for all Britishers to forget smaller things in presence of the greater duties and the greater opportunities. ******** WE APPRECIATE HIS WORK Mr, Chamberlain, former Prime Minister of Great Britain, is dead. Full of years he has passed to his reward. The civilized world extends to his bereaved family its warmest sympathy. Of his work for all that good men prize we cannot speak in sufficiently appreciative terms. He and his great predecessor, Stanley Bald­ win, put the best of their great abilities at the service of not only Great Britain (but of the world. All that men could do they did that men of good will in every country might listen to the better angels of their natures. They believed in the appeal to reason against the malignant thing that was creeping out of Germany and Italy. They called upon all right thinking men of every land to withstand the foul breath of the destroying cancer they saw eating at the heart of freedom. It was not their fault that their appeal went unheeded. It was their profound regret that other nations through timidity that amounted to cowardice failed to stand Wjth every man who stood right. When the evil thing born in Germany drove its fangs into the vitals of Poland and Denmark, Mr. Cham­ berlain could not remain. British and allow the murder of death to continue. Constituted as he was he suffered with every war widow and orphan in Britain and stood by the tomb of every fallen defender of the liberties of the world. Little wonder that the strain proved beyond endurance and sickness invaded his life­ blood. The work he did at Munich in securing a respite for one year from German aggression is proving to be beyond all price. • That he strove to keep Europe forever free from war is to his last­ ing renown. That he failed to do so but proves the greatness of his character and the magnificence of his effort. His fame cannot die. The Empire sincerely mourns the passing of one Of het noblest sons, HENSALL Items that were crowded out last week Mousseau—Armstrong A quiet wedding was solemnized at the United Church Manse, Varna, on Wednesday, Noveber 6th, at 3 p.m. when Rev. Peters united in marriage Dorothy Isabell, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Armstrong, Stanley Twp., and Gar­ net Alexander, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Mousseau, Hensall. The bride chose a soldier blue crepe dress, with black accessories and ■wore a corsage of Better Ties roses. Miss Jean Reid, Varna, was brides­ maid and wore a blue wool gown with black accessories and corsage of Talisman roses. Mr. Lloyd Mousseau, Hensall, brother of the groom, was the best man. Later the young couple left on a motor trip to St. Catharines and points west. The bride donned a black coat with mink trim and matching ac­ cessories for travelling. They will reside on the groom’s farm near Hensall. Young People’s Union/ The Young People's Union met on Monday evening for their devo­ tional meeting which was presided over by Miss Gladys Passmore and opened by singing “0 Canada Our Fathers’ Land of Old”, after which I Miss Elva McQueen led in prayer. 1 Mrs. Hedden read the Scripture from Micah, Chapter 4. The devo­ tion paper was given by Miss Mary Goodwin and the Bible reading by Miss June Saudercock. A devo­ tional paper was also given by Miss Shirley Fairburn, plans were made to visit the County Home at Clinton in the near future and an invita­ tion is being extended to the Evan­ gelical Church in Zurich and to Main St. Church in Exeter for their young people to visit here on No­ vember 25th. “Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus” was sung. Mr. Rofot. 'Moore was the guest speaker and gave a fine address on “Peace in Our Time”. The meeting closed with the National Anthem and the benediction. Mission Circle Meets The regular supper meeting or the Mission Circle of the United Church was held at the home of Miss Mary Clark on Friday even­ ing. Miss Gladys Passmore had I charge of the program which open­ ed 'by singing “Come Let Us Sing of a Wonderful Love”, followed by the Lord’s prayer in unison. Miss Elva McQueen read the Bible story after which Miss Gladys McKenzie led in prayer. “Day is Dying in the West” was sung. The Scripture lesson was read by Miss Shirley Fairburn followed by a Bible reading by Miss June Saundercock. The topic on “Freedom” was given by Miss Irene Douglas and was very interesting. .Misses Elva McQueen and Gladys Passmore were appoint­ ed to prepare the slate of officers for the coming year. The members were invited to hold their December meeting at the home of Miss Ruth Brook. The meeting closed by singing “Breathe on Me Breath of God” and the National Anthem. Arnold Circle Meets The Arnold Circle of Carmel Church held their regular meeting ■at the home of Mrs. (Rev.) Weir on Monday evening with the president, Mrs. Roy Bell, presiding, and open­ ed by a poem read by Miss Beryl phaff after which hymn, “He Lead- eth Me” was sung. Miss Jean Mc­ Queen led in prayer. The scrip­ ture, St. John 2 was read by Miss Irene Hoggarth. The minutes were ■read and adopted and the roll call was answered. A croquinole party will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. MacDougall on Friday even­ ing, November 15 th. The Circle are invited to hold their December meeting at the home of Mrs. Mel­ vin Moir. “Blest Be the Tie that Binds” was sung. A very pleasant part of the program was the pre­ sentation of a life membership cer­ tificate to Miss Helen Moir. The address was read by Miss Mabel Workman and the presentation made by Mrs. Roy Bell. Miss Moir made a very fitting reply. The topic on “Missionary Approach to the West” was very ably given by Mrs. Hannah Murray. The meeting closed by singing “Take My Life ■and Let it Be”, followed by the Lord’s Prayer in unison. Refresh­ ments were served by the hostess. Annual Tliankofforing The annual thankoffering of the W.M.S. of Carmel Presbyterian Church was held in the schoolroom of the church on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 5th, when the W.M.S. of First Presbyterian Church, Seaforth, were the guests and Mrs. A. B, MacDon­ ald of Ailsa Craig was the guest speaker. Quiet music was played by the pianist and the meeting open­ ed by the president, Mrs, C. Hud­ son, giving the call to worship fol­ lowed by singing “Give to Our God Immortal Praise”. Mrs. Hudson welcomed the guests. Mrs. Free­ man of Seaforth read the Scrip­ ture, Psalm 103. Mrs. Jas. Kerr led in prayer. Mrs, Govenlock of Seaforth favored with a solo eh* W. C. ALLISON Phone 40w BC7 Listen Ip “The Shadow”—CFRB, Tues., 8.30 p.m., CKCO, Tues., 9.00 p.m., CFRC, Thurs., 8.00 p.m. titled “They Are Only Shadows.” The offering was received and de­ dicated in prayer. A pleasing duet ’entitled “O What Peace My Saviour Gives”, was rendered by Mrs. Hugh Jack and Mrs. Frank Cling accom­ panied by Mrs. John MacGrigor. Mrs. A. B. MacDonald of Ailsa Craig gave a splendid address, stressing the fact that although there are many calls for money today we must do all we can for our country and empire but we must still put our church first, prayer and self-denial are needed today as never before. A vote of thanks was extended Mrs. MacDonald for her splendid ad­ dress. The meeting closed by sing­ ing “Blest Be the Tie That Binds”, and prayer by Rev. Weir. A social half-hour followed, when refresh­ ments were served. Council Minutes Regular meeting of the Village Council was held Monday evening at 8 p.m. in the Council Chamber with all members present except Councillor D. Robinson. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and it was moved by Horton aud Cameron that the minutes be adopted as read. Carried. W. Stone appeared as a delegate from the Canadian Legion as to the hall rent for Bingo. Cameron and Horton that we make a rebate of $4.00 for each night that the Legion have used the hall, amount­ ing to $12.00. Carried. Cameron and Moir that we charge the Women’s Intsi'vte the sum of $5.00 for the use of the hall on Nov. 18th. Carried. ■R. J. Patterson, tax collector, re­ ported having received $2,216.32 cash and prepayments of $132.0 0 or a total amount of taxes $3,- 53 6.32 on the 1940 roll and having transferred $2,000 in cash to the Treasurer. Correslpondeince read, as follows: Relief Inspector, Judge T. M. Costello} D. F. MacGregor, Frank Donnelly, R. Welsh, C. Fritz, A. Bell, Dept, of Welfare^ Mrs. E. Stapleton. Same filed. Bills and Accounts Canadian Legion rent rebate$ 12.00 Hensall Hydro, hall ........... 6.61 A Spencer & Son, material, streets ............................... 6.61 H. T. Cudmore, gravel .... 4.00 A Bushie supplies, streets.,. 2.80 J. A. Paterson, selecting jurors .............................. 1.50 R. J. Patterson, selecting jurors .............................. 1.50 R. E. Shaddock, selecting jurors ................ 1.50 Thos. Kyle, salary ............. 55.00 School Board, current ex­ penses .............................1500.00 Bonthron & Drysdale, sup­ plies, hall ...................... '233.90 W. R. Davidson, coal, hall 38.27 Bank of Montreal, interest 50.45 J. Henderson, relief groceries 25.80 W. O. Goodwin, relief cloth­ ing ................................... 3.00 Thos. Welsh, relief wood ... 2.00 YOUNG PEOPLES’ MEETINGS o——o---0 Caven Y. P. S. Caven Y. P. S. entertained the Main (St. Y.P.S. at a Hallowe’en Party on Oct. 31, in the basement of the church. Two ghosts greeted the guests and the spirit of Hallow­ e’en extended a cool and clammy hand of welcome, she showed’ them to the Observation booth, or the For­ tune Teller’s or the Palmist’s Corner. A stooped witch stirred your fortune in and the fun house. was a scene of horrible torture. Games and contests were enjoyed after the Grand (March of costumes Miss. Jeckell won first prize, Clif­ ford Quanee won second prize and Donald Webster won juvenile prize. Sandwiches, pumpkin tarts, tea and candy were served bringing to a close a very entertaining evening. Total .................. $1941.38 Cameron and Horton that ac­ counts as read be paid. Carried. Horton and Moir that By-law No. 7 be given first and second reading. Carried. Cameron and Horton that By-law No. 7 be given third and final reading and finally passed. Carried. 'Cameron and Horton That we now adjourn to meet Nov. 15th at 8 p.m. Carried Jas. A. Patterson, Clerk. Engagement Announced >Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Mutch, Clinton, announce the engagement of their only daughter, jean to Mr. Ervin John Jacrtb, son of Mrs. Martha E. Jacoib and the late John Jacob, the marriage to take place the latter part of November. A fat girl sat on a young man’s lap; She knew that it was wrong, But the young man. he was a skinny guy, ■So she didn’t sit there long. Main St. Y. P. S. Our municipal administration was the subject of a most informative and interesting address by Reeve B. W. Tuckey at the Main St. Y.P.A. Monday evening. He spoke of the election of the members of the Education and the Public Utilities Oommission and the duties of each; of the amoxtnt of monies raised, how they are apportioned and spent, of the debentures debt and what it means. He gave the population the assessed values; the relation­ ship to the County Council and tax rates all of which infor­ mation he seemed to have at his fingei* tips. The meeting was in charge of Miss Eva Penrose. Mr. Penrose, Clifford Quanee and Lil­ lian McDonald assisted in the wor­ ship period. Music Instructor: “I’m surprised to hear you admit you haven’t been practising, Nellie. What can yon get out of your music if you don’t practise?” Nellie: “ dime an evening from dad.” Your Next Visit to TORONTO Try Hotel Waverley Located on Wide Spadlna Ave. at College St Easy Parking Facilities Convenient to Highways Rates Single - - $1.50to$LM Double : - $150 Io $5.M Four to Room, $5.00 Io $1.90 • Clooe to the University, Parliament Buildings, Maple Loaf Gardena, Thaatres, Hospitals, Wholesale Houses, and the Fashionable Retail Shopping District. A. Ml POWELL. President