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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1944-09-28, Page 3Dow Flying Aircraft THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 2S, 1944 Any person observing an aircraft flying excessively low over the town of Exeter, or in fact anywhere in this part of the province, is request­ ed to take the “number” of the air- craft and phone this information together with the “time” of the oc­ currence, to the Commanding Of­ ficer, No. 9 S.F.T.S., Centralia. Choir Active The personel of No: 9 who com­ prise the choir of this Station had a particularly busy day last Sun­ day, September 17th. During the morning they were in attendance at the Drumhead Service on the Sta­ tion. In the afternoon, members of the choir assisted Sgt. Harry Simp­ kins in unveilling a plaque in the church at Whalen. During a por­ tion of dhis service Sgt. Mary Coop­ er sang .two delightful solos and Sgt. Simpkins addressed the gath­ ering prior to the unveilling of the plaque upon which were names of men of the vicinity who had volun­ teered their service in His Majesty’s armed forces. Sgt. J. Swartz ably played the last post and "oveille at the conclusion of the service. During the evening the choir ac­ companied Fit. Lt. H. Martin, the Station (Chaplain, who spoke at the Church of England ’ " J then went to the combined services of Young Peoples of in Arkona. The visit to these ices was a distinct unique pleasure for personnel of the choir the many comments, they heartily enjoyed the opportunity of visiting in the surrounding district. sions, Our Station, band played for a short intermission after which Miss Andreva returned to sing' Gounod’s beautiful “Ave Maria,” the waltz song from Romeo and Juliet, the familiar Annie Laurie (one staunch Scotchman deigned to comment; “Darn good, but it's a good anyway,”) and the amusing China Figure. The Station Band played briefly and then Miss Andreva sang four well-known selections to con­ clude her performance. These were A, Sweet Mystery of Life; Hero —from the Chocolate Soldier; Oh What a Beautiful Morning; and I'll See You Again, The applause brought Miss Andreva back to the Our (Com- Captain request Prayer, finale, song Little again stage again and again, manding Officer, Group Fullerton, made a special for her to sing The Lord’s and this was an inspiring Group Captain Fullerton thankee. Miss Andreva and Cpl, riately. The amusing movie, Belongs to Daddy” w complete the evening. Linn approp , “My Heart as shown to * in Granton; five churches various serv- change, and many of the and from Bandmaster Sgt. Moore Long to be remembered at No. 9 will be our good friend Bandmaster Robert Moore who last week re­ ceived his discharge from the R.C. A.F. Robert Moore is returning to civil life to take up the post of leader of music in the schools of Aurora and surrounding district and in his new vocation, the entire personnel wish A been Moore who, since the ege of seven­ teen years has been leading and teaching bands and other musical groups in England, Europe and Can­ ada. We’ll miss you, Dad Moore! Handicrafts The Handicraft meeting was held Wednesday night—the same evening our newly formed Sewing Class met. This Sewing (Class was organ- ibed by Sgt. Mary Cooper who is a competitent instructress to help anyone who has az sewing problem •on her hands. Ladies’ hand bags have been the most popular projects lately and special mention goes to Sgt. Grud- nitsky who has fashioned a brown morocco purse with change purse and cosmetic case to match. x We were very pleased to have a special visitor. Mrs. Inch, our Y Supervisor’s attractive wife, al­ though the Sewing Class intrigued her away early in the evening. There are plans under way for a Handicraft display early in October and we hope to feature projects that can be completed in one evening. Meantime, at almost any hour of the day, if you drop in at the Y you’ll find someone cutting out leather, punching holes, or patient­ ly thonging in and out. By the way, have you noticed LAW. Cole’s very smart red, white and blue writing kit? There is plenty of scope for your imagination at the Handicraft meetings that are evenings, at Canteen. i him sincere good luck, brilliant and varied career has the background of Robert . i held Thursday 1900 hours in the W.D. & Ppgo 3 Gate Receipts Up at Kirkton Fair 'Gate receipts were up at the Kirkton Fair on Saturday last much to the satisfaction of President Chas. Paul and the secretary, Hugh Berry. There uwas a fine line of ex­ hibits in practically all classes, both outdoor and indoor. The sports program proved to be interesting and entertaining, Zion school and No. 3 Usborne competed in the march and drills. Scholars were dressed in patriotic colors and pre­ sented an attractive appearance. The races for boys and girls were contested. The calf race and freak outfits were both amusing, The pony race and the musical chairs kept the audience entertained. There were several pens of bacon hogs and these were bought by Mr. Claytotf Smith, the price being $17. 6E> a cwt. The prize winners were year-old, W, Turner; team in har­ ness, A. J. Fletcher & Sons Fred IL Roney (4th). Pevcheron — Brood mare, Berry; foal, Case Allen,. Berry; three-year-old, Elmer well & Sons (1 and 2); team in harness, E« Atwell Sous; sweep­ stakes, E. Atwell & Sons; Fullar- ton twp special, Fred H, Roney (1, 2 ' <(3ra)u Allen Allen 1 At- a»d*3L Judge; W. D. Mossip, St, Marys, Cattle Grade, Grass and Milch cow, Clarence Robinson (2, 3 and old hejfer, James Robinson, ence Switzer (2 and old heifer, Jas. Robinson (1, 2, 6 5 a cwt. as follows: Horses Purpose — Brood mare Milton Hooper, A. F. Robt. Elston; three-year-old, modern day true. Jeeps, and station on so impor- Special Benefit Dance The Benefit Dance Tuesday night, Sept. 19th, was very well attended and. gratifyingly successful. There were special door prizes, a draw for War Bands, and a guest soloist, Miss Lorraine VardOn form London. LAW. Newton also gave her usual fine renditions. Our Station orchestra supplied the rhythm for the evening that stretched -out past the usual closing hour. A novelty dance called “Bingo” was introduced to get the crowd acquainted. Spotlight num­ bers and an intermission of record­ ings added to the interest. Barney Barnett was the lucky holder of one War Bond ticket and Flight Officer MacLeod won the other. We were pleased to have so many visitors from Exeter and the sur­ rounding joyed the again. can tell; certainly the cars was instrumental tourists to the Island, it has been extremely district. We think you dance and we’ll invite We ThliA: en- you thethat you’ll enjoy working in new “ICraft and Hobby Shop” that is scheduled to open this week. There is a fine selection of tools for wood and metal work. This Craft Shop by the Guard House will be open from 1800 hours to 2200 hours for all ranks on the Station. you’ll get a real thrill shooting ar­ rows on the Archery range behind the Rec, Hall. Get equipment the Y any time and we’ll be show’ you a few “pointers”. Palms, paw-paw, Bermuda cedar, banapa and Poinciana abound. Huge red hibiscus, pink, yellow and white oleanders, and row upon row of fragrant white -Bermuda lilies are to be seen everywhere. It is diffic- cult to believe that an Island only 19 square miles can change almost Raleidoscopically at a ttirn of every road; and yet such is the case. As everyone knows Bermuda has been famous for its absence of auto­ mobiles, but since the advent of the lend-lease 'bases to the Americans, the phenomena in our world no longer holds ten-ton trucks, cars wagons made necessary tant a base have (brought about this change, Never will people from all over the world find the rest and peace from this. modern invention of speed and noise that they have found in the past on this small crown colony. For the Bermuda house of assembly has recently passed a bill allowing the general use of motor cars after the war has been won. Whether this was a wise step only the future absence of in bringing Although difficult for the Bermudians to im­ port hay and oats for their horses because of the limited space on ships, and though many of the ani­ mals have been slain as a result, nevertheless the horse-drawn car­ riage is still the main means of transporation for the majority of the people. Bicycles are still used extensively and though it shocks our unaccustomed eyes at first it is not at all unusual to see men and women the ages of our parents and even grandparents riding serenely along on their own bicycles. Cus­ toms such as these bring before our eyes the days of which our parents often speak. Indeed, we are transported from this age into me past. It seems to be and is. in fact, an anachronism. But Bermuda in wartime in not the same place as Bermuda or eight years ago. Tourist ships are seen no longer, grey ships of war of every type steam into and out of inland harbors, and gay gangs of pleasure­ seeking, work-weary young men and women no longer, with eager faces, gaze upon the capital Hamilton from the docks of the harbor. Instead cargo carrying ships bring scarce and much-needed provisions for the inhabitants. Now ugly-snouted guns line the rails in place of merry people. Once during this war Ber­ muda was almost isolated from the rest of the world, and it is only due to the magnificent job of the Allied navies and patrol planes that a long seige was prevented. The total ^population of Bermuda is about 35,000, with the colored people being in the majority—about 30,000. The remainder of the popu­ lation consists primarily of people of British date back century on are also a Portuguese General with foal, Chappel (and 3rd), foal, A. ’F. Chappel; Milton Hooper, Robt. Elston; two- year-old, Elmer Atwell & Sons, R. Elston, Maurice Blackley; one-yeaT- old, Milton Hooper (and 2nd), R. Elston; single horse in harness, M, Hooper, Robt. Elston, M. Hooper; team in harness, Milton Hooper. Sweepstakes, Mitlon Hooper, Roadsters- “ two-year-old, roadster, A. Dayman. Carriage Hooper, A. F. Chappel; three-year- old, Fred Doupe; two-year-old, M. Hooper; single in harness, Elmer Atwell & Sons. Sweepstakes, Milton Hooper, Hackney—Single, Milton Hooper. Lady Driver—Milton Hooper, A. Dayman. Single Turn-out—Milton Hooper, A, Dayman. Heavy Horses Brood mare, Wilmer Turner; foal, Elmer Atwell and Sons, Ernest- Rodger; three-year-old, A, J. Flet­ cher & Sons, Allen Berry; two-year- old, Wilmer Turner, A. J. Fletcher & Sons; one-year-old, Wilmer. Tur­ ner, 1 Elmer Atwell & Sons, Allen Berry, Maurice Blackley; team in harness, Elmer Atwell & Sons, F. H. Roney; sweepstakes, Elmer At­ well & Sons. Heavy Draft—Brood mare, Wil­ mer Turner; foal, Wilmer Turner (1 and 2); three-year-old, A. J. Fletcher & Sons, Wilmer Turner; two-year-old, Fred H. honey; one- -Foal, Clare V. L, Becker; Horses—Foal, Bermuda Today Bryan; single Milton Feed Cattle— Switzer, Jas. 4); two-year- Clar- 3); oiie-year- . . . 3, and 4); heifer calf under one year, Jas. Robinson (1, 2* 3), Clarence Switzer, two-year-old steer, Jas, Robinson (1, 2, 3, 4); one-year-old steer, Clamnee Switzer, Jas, Robin­ son (2, 3’and 4); steer calf, under one year, Clarence Switzer; pair market heifers, Jas. Robinson (1 and 2); fat steer, Jas. Robinson (1 and 2); best animal ip class, Jas, Robinson, Market Cattle — One-year-old heifer, Wm. Oestricher, Baby special, Newton Society 2); Newton Clarke, Calf Club—Bruce Nethercott, Carman Bissonette. Judge; J, C, Shearer. Shorthorns 2 & Beef Competition- Jack Coates, Clark, 3rd; special, Jack i •Usborne (1 and 2); Agricultural 'Coates (1 3rd, Waldie, Bragg, and Eill Bob andPurebreds—Bull, over, R. N, Peck Brothers, Clifford cow, Clifford Keys Oestricher, White Brothers, Peck & Son, Clarence Switzer; heifer, 2 years old, White Brothers, Clifford Keys & Son, R. N. Peck & Son, Wm, Oestricher: heifer, one year old, White Brothers (1 and 2), Wm. Oestricher (3 and 4), Clifford Keys and Son; heifer calf, White Brothers (1 and 2), Clifford Keys & Son, R. N. Peck & Son, Wm. Oestricher; bull calf, Clifford Keys & Son,. White Brothers, Clifford Keys & Son; herd, White Brothers, R, N. Peck, Clifford Keys, Hereford—Bull, 2 S. O’Neill; one yeor O’Neill; milch cow, two-year-old heifer, Warren Brock; W. all prizes., calf under years Son, White Keys & & Son; Son; Wm. R. N. years old, W. old hull, W. S. W, S. O’Neill; W. S. O’Neill, S. O’Neill ~tuOk one-year-old heifer, bull one year, heifer calf, from glad hereOne of our boys was posted after being in Bermuda and he has told us about this beautiful island. We thought you might like to read something about it too. Only an infintissimally small dot the midst of the vast expanse the Atlantic was our first view this tiny but very beautiful island Bermuda. As our plane drew Miss Stella Andreva The lovely and gracious coloratura, Stella Andreva, visited our Station Thursday evening, Sept. 21st, to sing for a delighted audi­ ence. Miss Andreva came to us through the permission of Promenade Sym­ phony (Concerts. She has bnjoyed a brilliant career that includes work witli Sir Thomas Beecham, several outstanding years in Europe and many successful appearances with the Metropolitan Opera. Accompan­ ied by the pianist Cpl. Linn of the R.C.A.F., she has been touring Ser­ vice Camps, lending her talent to thrill lovers of better music. iCpl. Linn is the welbknqwn organist and choirmaster of Trinity United church in Toronto, FO. Finlayson introduced Miss Andreva who smilingly announced her nrogrttmme and sang her way into the hearts of everyone tlieroj. Aria from Traviata was her first soketibh sung with belMike tones. A gay song from Rosalinda fol* lowed, and the quiet Homing. The funny little song, Cuckoo, amused tlic audience and Indian Love Call drew a wave of pleasured expres- lyric in of of of nearer, on peering thru the window, we noticed that the sea had been transformed from deep blue to a veritable carnival of color—bright, (brilliant blues, and greens streaked thru and contrasted oddly against the darker more somber colors. The Island itself was encompassed by a shore of pure white sand—a perfect picture frame from so vivid a paint­ ing—for so it appeared from the air. It was truly like an emerald set ill the sea. Another thing that caught our eyes as we circled to land were the dazzling white roofs of all the houses, This made every building on Bermuda stand out startlingly Clear against the deep green iant vegetation below/- A striking fact,’ and one added greatly to the color i place, was that the houses painted with colored coral lime; pastelie shades of blue, pink, green­ in white, and the architecture of the homes was somewhat reminis­ cent of’ those one sees in Spanish or South American countries. The buildings ate made from blocks of stone cut out of hillside quarries by chisei and saw. In other words they are coral houses, made from the products at hand, and sturdily con­ structed as is necessary for tion against the hurricanes pass uncomfortably close at Since there are no fresh streams on its soil, the people de­ pend upon rain Water for their needs and the lime-washed coral slabs are the perfect purifying agents, water drains from the roof into huge many-thousand-galion tanks out from the Solid coral rock be­ neath the foundation of the house. on riding about Bermuda one is held in awe by the amazing pageant of brilliant flowers and the abun­ dance Of semi-tropical vegltation, luxur- which of the s were protec- Which times, water The of seven crowded Instead size and stock, whose families sometimes to the 17th this tiny island. There considerable number of who do most of the farming and make an excellent job of it on soil which is far from the best. The .people are intensely pro­ British and very proud of the fact, that, next to Britain, they possess the oldest parliament in the world. The Bermudians have a most un­ usual and inimitable accent. It is like none other and is extremely musical once a person becomes ac­ customed to it. Perhaps it stems from the centuries of close associa­ tion with the Portuguese. This tiny place is the most dense­ ly populated area per square mile in the world, and though it would be false to state that poverty and squalid conditions do not exist, and that there is not much as regards sanitation, conditions might be a worse considering the space. . The colored people are ex­ tremely friendly and perhaps freer to live independently and without interference and discrimination than any the the but and nuimbpr. This is really one place on earth Which disproves the fallacy that peoples of different colors can not get along amicably together if they wish. Upon this Isle the great pbet, Tom Moore, made his home, Here the quiet and solitude was conduc­ tive to the many great poems which flowed from his pen. Mark Twain was an appreciative visitor, indeed, many people, famous and unknown, all seeking a rest from the caves of the world, seek Hei’muda. LAC, Diss; ft. lit, L. to be done nevertheless great deal paucity of other people of their color in world. Good-will exists between white and colored inhabitants the social line is sharply drawn mixed marriage^ are few in best male and female, sweepstakes;’ Traquair specials Jack Coates; Lindenfield Special, Newton Clarke; Centralia Co-operative special, Jas, Robinson, Judge: James H, Robinson. ’> Bigs ; Yorkshire—Sow, Joseph Taylor (I and 2), Birkshjre—Sow, Reg. Paul, Tam worth—Aged boar, Douglas Brothers, four firsts and three sec­ onds. Grade Bacon Sow, Douglas Bros., W. C, Hodge. Pen of Four Bacon Hogs—Wil­ bert Kirkby, Fred Doupe, Chas. At­ kinson, Allen Fletcher, Oliver Mc­ Curdy, Roy* Francis. -Shoats—Pen of five, W. C. Hodge, Milton Hooper, Judge: W. K, Riddell. Dairy (Cattle Jersey—milch cow, Newt. Clarke; Holstein-—Bull calf, Ernest C. Rodger; milch cow, Ernest C. Rod­ ger; two-year-old heifer, Ross Mar­ shall, Ernest C, Rodger (2nd and 3rd); one-year-old heifer, Ross Mar-, shall, E. C, Rodger (2nd and 3rd); two-year-old bull, E. IC. Rodger; heifer calf, Ross Marshall (1st and 2nd), E. C, Rodger, 3rd and 4th; best female, Holstein shall, E. Judge: E. 0. Rodger; Perth Club special, Ross Mar- C. Rodger (2nd and 3rd). Gleason Gill. Sheep Downs—Donald Deering,Oxford Exeter, swept this class. Shropshire Downs—Wm. H. Doug­ las took five firstly; W. C. Hodge took second for ram lamb, ewe and ewe lamb. Lincolns—-A. D. Steeper, Ailsa '.Craig, swept this class. Southdowns — Gerald Dearing took four firsts and two seconds. Three Wether Lambs—W, C, Hodge, Gerald Dearing. Pen of Ewe Lambs—Gerald Dear­ ing. Poultry Anconas—Thos. Crew swept this class. White Rocks—Douglas Bros, won four firsts and three seconds; ’F'red McClymont took second for cockerel. Barred Rock Show—John Douglas swept this class. Barred Rock Utility — Douglas Brothers took three firsts; Fred McClymont took three seconds, A.O.V. Plymouth Rocks — Hen, Thos. Crew. White Wyandottes—John Doug­ las swept this class. (Columbian Wyandottes — Thos. Crew took four firsts and one sec­ ond. IIMKMWMi II HIIIKWI I IIIIKI«HII|1I WICII Men, Women Over 40 Feel Weak, Worn, Old ? Want Normal Pep, Vim, Vitality? Dcka weak, rundown, exhausted eouCUJon malto you real twKircd put. old? Try OaUex. Contains Keperaj tonics, gtlniulantB. plten frecRed alter 3Q or •0* Supplies Iron, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin Bs. Helps you get normal pep, virii, vitality. In- Jroduc ta ajzo Ostrcx Tonic Tablets only 3wi, JPpr We at all good drps stores oycrywhera, ■ ■ John D. Douglas swept the New Hampshires, Rhode island Reds and Black Minorcas. Donald Dearing took second for New Hampshire cock. White Leghorn, show—-Douglas, Brothers took all prizes. White Leghorn, utility — Cock, Douglas Bros.; hen, F. McCJymont, Douglas Bros,; cockerel, F, McCly* font, Douglas Bros.; pullet, F. Mc- Clymont, Douglas Bros. Brown Leghorns — John Douglas took four first and Thos. Brock second for cock; Fred McCJymont second for hen, cockerel and pullet. Jersey Black Giants— las Bros., Thos. Brock; Brock, Douglas Bros.; Douglas Bros (1 and 2); Douglas Bros. (1 and 2). Specials—W. A. Jenkins Douglas Bros,; Wuerth Douglas Brothers; Hogarth Newton Clarke; Wein Bros, Donald Dearing; Caldwell John Douglas. Geese — Douglas Brothers took all prizes. Ducks—Pekin, Douglas Bros, took all prizes; Rouen, Douglas Bros, took four firsts, Thos. Brock took four seconds. Judge: Charles Hanham. ■Cock, Bong- hen, Thos. cockerel, pullet, special* special, special,, special,, special,. The balance of the prize list will appear in next week’s issue. 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