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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1944
Getting Their Innings
When an election is over, Jean Baptiste
and Hank Smith, as far us the politician is con
cerned, may both of them go to the. left about.
“This is the way things are,” the elected one
says, “and like the laws of the Medes and Per
sains, they alter not. All we have to do is to
step lively under the crack of the party whip.
When the old man says ‘jump’ we must take
the hoop. That is all there is to it, The electors
may go hang.”
Just now we have seen Messrs, Smith and
Baptiste seize the whip and compel the men
with the rapidly expanding waste line to look
well to the good old maxim, “Safety First.”
Last Sunday Hank did something besides at
tending Sunday School and Jean was interest
ed in something besides waiting upon mass for
a comfort and a benefit. Both of these distin
guished men did some tall talking. Ottawa rang
with their complaints and requests. Indeed, they
inserted many a bee in the bonnets of the as
tute and wary pilgrims to Major’s Hill up there
in breezy Ottawa. Further, in addition to plac
ing the bee where it was most needed, Jean
and Hank put a lively flea in the ear that need
ed something therein besides political hocus
pocus and party humbug. But will’ Hank and
Jean straightway forget to keep a business eye
on the men who say that the big fuss is but
a nine day’s wonder or a tempest in a teapot
that soon will pass and the politician be left
to his own sweet if bewildering "ways. We hope
not. We earnestly wish that Hank and Jean may
continue to demonstrate to the land of the beav
er that you can’t fool all the people all of the
time and that there is nothing that wears, even
in a politician, like honesty and forthright deal
ing, Those men sent to Ottawa are not highly
paid to befool the folk who pay their salaries.
* * * *
What Next?
Two or, three things of a disturbing nature
have been drawn to our attention, within the
last few weeks. The first disturbing thing is the
statement that England had fallen down indus
trially in the cotton manufacturing industry.
British cotton looms lead the world in this in
dustry. The second alleged fact to which at
tention is drawn is that Britain is no longer
the greatest money power in the world. The
disturbing feature is that Mr. Churchill, who
before now has been the prophet of Anglo-
Saxondom, has said that the United States is
now the greatest power in the world in military
and aerial matters. We are not at all pessimis
tic. We are not even discouraged by these al
leged facts that are so staggering. We recognize
the significance of what has been brought to
our attention. We have no intention of sidestep
ping the alleged difficulties now before us. Still
less have we any intention of chloroforming
ourselves or indulging in any pipe dreams. In
stead we are determined to face up to a situa
tion that is undoubtedly grave The best we can,
we are going to do to ascertain why we have
fallen behind in the race, if, indeed, we have
fallen behind.
First, we believe that the empty church and
the empty treasury of money, of whole ideals
and reasonable' ambition are directly related.
A nation’s religion is the most considerable
thing about it. When men forget God, they cut
the nerve of their 'power to progress. History
bears out this* statement. The so-called hard
headed business man who fails to make his duty
to Qod the principle thing in his life is headed
for the scrap heap, The days of Britain’s glory
were the days when the Most High was given
the place in the national life that is reasonably
demanded of creatures made in His own image.
A sermon, this? That may be, but it is the most
sober of practical truth, nevertheless.
Second, we have forgotten “the mind’s the
measure of the man." Instead, we have culti
vated suavity and cunning, always the enemies
of genuine practical sense. We have not con
sidered the nature of the men and women who
control our children for five days in the week
and for six hours in the day. The result is what
we see. Our universities have had a tendency
to appoint Midas for chancellor, Till we wake
up on this aspect, things are bound to grow
worse for us.
In. the third placef we have not been at our
■work seriously. The whole tendency is to do
as little work as we possibly can. Apprentice
ship has been scorned, Insistence has not been
laid upon youths learning to do its job, and
then to have him as youth: and man do his job
in no other way. The falling down industrially
has been the result,
When urbanity, suavity and smirking tts»
the throne of a vigorous conscience and a
has
w #
Over The Hump
We got a real refreshment just this week,
We were talking to a farmer about the way
things were going in the financial world. “As
for myself,” he said, “things are running first-
rate. Early in the year I sold a five-year-old
cow for four hundred dollars. This fall J sold
another cow for three hundred and fifty dol
lars. I have had some such sales for ten years.
I always sell when I am offered a fair price."
This man started twenty-five years ago and at
scratch, at that. The
the first fifteen years,
hump and doing well,
of this success. It soon
agricultural!' in this part
the great old song.
sledding was tough for
Now he is well over the
We were glad to hear
will he typical of things
of the province/' We
have been hearing the great old song, “Hark
from the tombs a doleful sound/’ sung with
such unction so long that we’d like to hear the
old refrain a little .ofteneiy “I never sit down
with a tear and a frown but paddle by own
canoe,"* * * ♦
Those Good Old Days
“Yes, sir, we recall the good old days when
the first snow came, We had to hie us to the
bush with the team and sleigh to get out a load
of wood. By noon we were as wet as drowned
rats. The trees were laden with snow that seem-
e'd to have waited for our coming to plunge
its whole beautiful freshness down our necks.
After dinner we hitched up and took that wood
to the village where we got two-fifty per cord
therefor. We drove wherever the snow allowed
us to drive. Neither horse nor driver thought
much of that enterprise^. When we got home
we had to “get in” the young steers who seemed
willing to do everything under the sun but go
where we wanted them to go, Yes, the coming
of the first fall of snow livened us up, all right.
It livened up some of us so high that we con
cluded that
apple pie.”
farming was not all ice-cream and
» * * »
And What of Canada?
days ago we were talking with a
years and experience warrant com-
affairs political in Canada. He was
A few
man whose
menting on
forthright and sincere in his comments. “Should
not this be published?” we asked. 'Then came
the stunning reply, “It’s no use. They’ll only
read it and forget about it.” There’s a reply
for you and this gentleman’s estimate of Cana
dian life. He was of the opinion that Canadians
are incapable of taking any condition, however
serious, with a due amount of thought that is
sues' in action. To a very large degree this
commentator is right. To an even greater de
gree his estimate fails to do justice to Canadian
thought. Just now we are seeing some of the
force of Canadian public opinion. We’ll know
still better what the force of Canadian public
opinion is when the present sitting of parlia
ment draws to an end. We fancy this early win
ter day that some politicians are taking an in
terest in their job that they have not taken for
several moons. But will these parliamentarians
live up to what they are resolving to do just
now ? Is it to be true once more, as our friend
commented, “These fellows will fuss and funic
and pass resolutions as harmless and ineffectual
as summer lightning and pass into .resultless
silence like the boom of cannon at the opening
of parliament?” The men of three or fourscore
years ago were a bit rough, we admit, but they
got results, and results are what we
fateful hour. We require forward
rather than an army of everlasting
. pers. Let us not forget, nevertheless,
liamjentarians are the selection of
voters. Old county writers are telling us that
England has wakened up in some respects.
What of Canada? On what foundation are we
building? What of this house, so far? What of
our ideals this minute ? What about the time we
should be putting into our reconstruction as
a nation and as practical men? The old is gone
with the wind. Is this new thing now emerging
a fine thing that we may respect or a poor,
disgusting mess ?
want this
marchers
sidestep-
that par-
Canadian
mess ?«■ **
Debate
*
That Strenuous
Canadian parliament spent some
hours, so it is alleged debating the
“Is you is or is you ain’t?”
b
arid can’t be no ‘tiser.’’* *
The
strenuous
intricate question,
The discussion issue, we are told,“Well, *tis
* *
Note and Comment
Winter’s the thing that people
like that sort of thing.
* *
like,who*
* «
Dad is not taking kindly to
ting business. He has found too
downs in that enterprise to make
* * * *
“Conscripts will go overseas only to fill
voluntary gaps," So runs the headline in a
great morning paper, We thought it would be
that way, but which and wlmt gaps?
* * * *
wood.cut-
arid
the
many ups
it recreational.
* *
As the strenuous wiggling progressed at
Ottawa, we recall the words of the Canadian
Prime Minister who said something about weld
ing his cabinet into a harmonious whole. But
then, welding implies heat,
15 YEARS AGO
Bev. J. J. Fenton, of Sputhamp-
ton, has been appointed the nev*
rector of Trivitt Memorial church
and will commence his new duties
on Sunday.
Steam shovels are now at work
on either side of the Aux Sable
river at the Lucan hill cutting down
the banks and workmen are en
gaged in putting in the abutments
for the new bridge.
Messrs. R. E, Pooley and W. F.
Batten, of Winchelsea, returned to
their homes from the Northern.
Ontario woods bringing* with them
a .deer each. The men motored to
about 75 miles north of Peterboro.
Skating has started at the dam.
Two large electric lights that were
used while cleaning out the dam
have been used for the skaters.
The United Church Manse, Hen
sap, was the scene of a quiet wed
ding on Saturday, November 23rd,
when Rev. Arthur Sinclair united
in marriage. Bertha Margaret,
.eldest daughter of Mr, and Mrs.
Fred Corbett, Hay Township and
W.A, Roy MacLaren, only son of
Mr, W. L. MacLaren and the late
Mrs, MacLaren, of Henpall.
The ceinent culverts which have
been put in on Highway No. 4,
south of town have been filled in
and the road is now open for traf
fic.
Col, W. J. Heaman and Mrs.
Heaman, who recently disposed of
their hardware business in Exeter,
and who have spent the summer
home at Grand
to London for
THE ANSWER 15 WwYOU!
G. Dow and
returned home
the
Mr.
on
You’ll be proud
to wear this
badge of
service
at their summer
Bend have moved
winter months.
My. and Mrs. J
Gordon Hunter
Thursday of last week after spend
ing several weeks in Montreal
where Mr. Dow shipped a load of
horses.
25 YEARS AGO
Mrs. Beavers, County President
of the W.C.T.U., returned on Mon-
d'ay night after attending the' pro
vincial convention held at Guelph
last week.' Huron County is this
year the banner county pf the Prov
ince, having secured 400 members
during the big contest. Mrs. Beav
ers was presented with the beauti
ful banner before returning. Seven
ladies were also presented with gold
five-star pins by the Provincial
President for having each secured
50 members for their local union.
Mrs. Beavers was one of the ladies.
The Advocate this week
their gasoline engine with
ric motor.
The contract for the
Memorial at Hensall has ___ _
warded to Messrs. Cunningham and
Pryde for $2,500. The monument
will be of granite and the statute
will be six feet, the whole being
about fourteen feet high.
Mr. W. R. Stewardson has dispos
ed of his bartering business to M,r.
John Hockey.
An electric motor to run the or
gan blower was installed in
Street church last week.
replaceu
an elect-
’.Soldiers'
been a-
Mam
50 YEARS AGO
The choir of the Trivitt Memorial
church have every reason to feel
highly elated over the success of
their Organ Recital and Service of
Song, held in the church last week.
The combined choirs, consisting of
the James Street Methodist, the
Presbyterian and the Trivitt Mem
orial churches showed good train
ing and delighted their many hear-
.ers. The music of the orchestra
was highjy appreciated. .
Messrs. Snell Bros., pork packers,
have dissolved partnership. Mr.
Chas. Snell will continue the busi
ness while George will live on the
farm.
The Bobjer Produce Co., shipped
a carload of eggs packed >inf dir
tight cases, to the. East Indies. This
(shipment is only an experiment'
and if it proves successful more will
follow’.
People who reside on the back
streets should not forget the op
portunity for “more light" offered
them by the council board. All you
have to do is to apply for one of
the old street lamps and then place
It in front of your gate—we .pre
sume the old post will be thrown
in. You must furnish your own oil
and light the lamp yourself for this
privilege.
Smiles . . . .
Judge (sternly): “Well, what’s
your alibi for speeding Sixty miles
an hour through the residence sec
tion?" Victim: “I had ju.st hoard
your honor, that the ladies of ou,
church were giving a rummage sale
and t was hurrying home to save
my other flair of pants." Judge:
dismissed-.’’
boy Was being' interviewed
rector of a select Glasgow
“Case
The
by the __ .
school * with a view to his enrol
ment
“What’s your name?" lie was
asked—-and replied: “Pa’erson."
“What did you say yout name
was?" the vector demanded severe,
ly.
“Pa’erson," repeated the bay, ad
ding, “with two tU"
ft ft
The answer to this question...for thou
sands of Canada’s fighting men...will
come from the hearts of volunteer
blood donors. In Ontario donations
are lagging. 50,000 new donors must
be registered immediately if we are
to do our share in giving our boys
over there a second lease on life.
Did you ever talk to a boy, back
from active service, whose life has
been saved by blood transfusion?
You ought to . . . because then, and
only then will you realize the full
import of this service of mercy.
You-’Il realize what blood donor
service means to our fighting men ..,
to boys close tQ you or to your friends
... who are taking their chances over
there . . . for you.
Register naw . . . help bring them
back alive! This is your chance to
help'Red Cross maintain the life line!
1
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Rev. MacLean Comes to Exeter--------
From the Wingham Advocate-
Times of last week we clip the fol
lowing:
Rev. Kenneth MacLean preached,
his farewell services at St. Andrew’s
Presbyterian Church on Sunday to
large congregations. Mr. .and 'Mrs.
MacLean left on Tuesday for Exeter
which will be his new field of serv
ice. His induction will be held Fri
day night.
At the morning service Mr. Mac-
Lean chose for his subject “Where
is the Flock”, and his text was
taken from 20th verse of the 13th
chapter of Jeremiah. When Mr.
MacLean came here 14 years ago
his first sermon was based on the
1st verse of the first chapter of
Genesis and for his evening subject
he chose the Jast chapter of the
Bible, Revelations 22:21 "The
Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ bu
with you all. Amen.” Large con
gregations were present at both sei'
vices. Mr. John P. McKibbon sang,
“The Lord’s Prayer” at the
service.”
On Friday evening the
gation held a social evening
or Mr. and Mrs. MacLean. The Sun
day School room was filled to ca
pacity to wish them every success
and happiness at Exet.n>’
Mr. W. A. Miller was chairman
and introduced the following pro
gram: piano solo, Gwen MacLean;
solo, Elizabeth Hare; violin solo,
Mrs. Borden Spears; male quartette
John McKibbon, Horace Aitchesoxi,
Nelson pickell, Craig Armstrong;
piano duet, Mrs. N. Pickell and her
daughter, Leona; solo, Craig Arm
strong.
Presentations were made to
Mr. and Mrs. MacLean. The
men’s Missionary Society gave
MacLean
sentation
Rae aiid
Mrs. W.
Mr. MacLean was presented with
a purse of money on behalf of the
congregation by Mr. H. F. McGee.
The address as follows was read by
Mr. W. E. Hammond:
Dear Mr. and Mrs. MacLean:
We, the congregation of St. An
drew’s Presbyterian Church, have
gathered this evening to do honor
to you, the loved occupants of our
Manse, on the eve«2of your depart
ure. We are deeply sorry to have
you leave the church and commun
ity but know that your decision to
do so has not been lightly reached.
Fourteen years have passed since
you came to st, Andrew’s, and dur-
ing those years you have become
stich a definite part pf our church
life that today we wonder lioW it
will bo possible to fill tlie vacancies
you are about to make,
There are so many pleasant mem
ories to* recall of your stay here
with us, that it would be impossible
to record them wali, Untiring and
uncomplaining effort on your part,
and the happiest of relations both
evening
congre-
in hon-
both
Wo-
Mrs.
pre-a coffe.e table. 'The
was made by ^frs. Donald
the address was read by
J. Henderson,
in our own and with other congre
gations, have been our experience
throughout the years of your minis
try. You have taken an active part
in the many organisations in the
church and represented us well in
the Presbytery and Presbyterial.
In our personal relations you
have made a place for yourselves in
our hearts that will always be yours.
You have entered into our joys with
an understanding that has made us
feel you were one with us, and you
have gone with us through the val
ley when the clouds were dark and
overwhelming, giving us words of
comfort and pointing us ever up
ward. No words of.thanks or praise
can adequately express our grati
tude” to you for what your years
of service have meant to us all,
both as individuals and as a con
gregation. We have indeed been
fortunate' to have leaders (whose
Christian life and ideals have been
a constant example 'to us.
It is our wish that these years
in Wingham will remain ever bright
in your
which we
gift.
Signed:
For
We Have Lumber
NOW ON HAND
also good
IRON POSTS AND BARB WIRE
Place your order for shingles right
away—we can supply them.
A. J. CLAIWORTHY
We Deliver
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Phone 12 Granton
HIBBERT TP. PRIVATE
WOUNDED IN HOLLAND
memories, in token of
ask you to accept this
the Session,
H. F. McGee, Clerk.
For 'the Board of Managers,
H. L. Sherbondy, Chairman
AWARD BLANSHARD
7TH LOAN SHIELD
Members of the St. Marys and
Blanshard Township Victory Loan
committees, loan salesmen and bank
managers gathered at the Windsor
Hotel, St. Marys for an informal din
ner to mark the close of the Seventh
Loan campaign, the most success
ful of all.
In behalf of the county commit
tee, Mr. Dingman presented to Dr.
Jose an attractive Seventh Victory
Loan Shield in recognition of the
fact that, of all the loan districts
within the county, Blanshard had
exceeded its objective by the great
est percentage. Blanshard people
subscribed 16 £ per cent of their
minimum objective and 144 (per
cent of their fighting objective. St.
Marys stood second, with percent
ages of 155 and 134.
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Burns, of
Hibbert Township, have received of
ficial word that their eldest son,
Pte. Kenneth Janies Burns, was
wounded in action in Holland Oc
tober 25. He received injuries to
his left. leg. Pte. Burns enlisted
in January, 1943, and went over
seas December last. He went to
France with the invasion forces ana
has been active in France, Belgium
and Holland,
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