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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1945-03-15, Page 2Page 2 THE T1MES-ADVOCATE, EXETER ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH IS, 1945 ’T ®t>e Exeter ®ime^$fobotate 'rime? established 1873$ Advocate established 1881 amalgamated November 1924 PUBLISHED EACH THURSDAY MORNING AT EXETER, ONTARIO An Independent Newspaper devoted to the interests of the Village of Exeter and Surrounding District Member of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers’ Association; Member of the Ontario-Quebec Division of the CWNA All Advertising Copy Must be in Our Hands Later Than Noon on Tuesdays SUBSCRIPTION $2.00 a year, in advance; three months I. M. SOUTHCOTT Not RATE six months, ?l,00 60c - PUBLISHER THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 1945 We Approve The behaviour of the American army in getting across the Rhine with every appearance of staying across suits us immensely. The way the rest were doing does not suit us so well. The rest of us settled down to a really nice comfortable discussion of the way the armies might be transferred to the east side of the river. Meanwhile this American army simply got across. Getting across the river was the work of soldiers and these American soldiers did what was expected of them. Of course Colonel Blimp does not approve of what was done. He tells you plainly that the American method was not according to the rules. Indeed,, we are quite sure that the American army did not get across. 'Of course, Julius Caesar got across with one one-hundredth the equipment the allied armies possessed, but, you see, he was not of the Blimp family nor even one of the awe-inspiring company, the Supreme Com­ mand. Caesar got across arid gave the Germans what Wellington said what Growchy adminis­ tered to Blucher the day before Waterloo. The rest of us will do well to heed the lesson so illustriously taught by that American army. While most of us moan and fiddle and faddle about the difficulties and hold conferences and listen to the experts, some farmer will be groom­ ing his cattle for the fast approaching spring; or boiling sap to the syrup and sugar point, some merchant will be filling up his shelves and making food sales, some doctor will be laying his hand on a cure of arthritis, some preacher will be making us sciyry for our mean­ ness, and some teacher will be lighting up the minds of his pupils, some will bet practicing the real thing in knee action and getting vacant lots filled up and two grains of oats growing where now there is but one. Some are going to make a way out of our muddle. Some one will give the “Heave” that makes him free. That American army has taught us a mighty lesson. How great will be the loss if we fail to heed it. Of course, a man must » * That In Drummondville, do his own heaving. * * * Melee Quebec, the officers in charge of that job w'ere discharging their sworn duty in the matter of rounding up deserters from the Canadian military forces and draft dodgers from military service. The R.C.M.F. were associated with these officers. The crowd resented this action in the interest of law and order and proceeded to interfere with the offi­ cers who were but doing their duty. Rowdyism was indulged in and many evidences were pres­ ent of attempts to do the officers grievous bodily harm. That was not all. Shortly after the riot, the Mounties were ordered by the in­ surance company whose premises the Mounties occupied to vacate their premises, alleging that the Mounties were a military body. The excuse is utterly foundationless. So there we have a pretty kettle of fish! Officers were discharging their duty when some citizens of Canada pelted them with chunks of ice and such missiles. Citi­ zens of a Canadian municipality show contempt of law and order by turning duty-doing men out on the street on a foundationless charge. Drummondville must be proud of herself as she drives deeper the racial cleavage already too obvidus and altogether too subversive of Cana­ dian Welfare. * * Ever Hear the Story? The littler dogs on *& The littler dogs on a certain street met in solemn council not so long ago to decide on the proper method of dog behaviour. An agree­ ment Wa? happily reached and worked Splen­ didly tilj One day after a few months had passed one of the dogs was making for home with a specially juicy bone. A somewhat larger dog observed him and seized the littler fellow by the neck till the bone dropped and seized by the interfering, bargain-breaking caninc and carried home. The littler dog’s companions met in solemn council and decided to gang up on the bigger dog. The bigger dog produced the bone, now gnawed clean and said. “There’s your bone.” But do you notice that other dog stealing the bone of that little chap ? The dogs had a busy time for some moons. After some deliberation they concluded “As long as dogs are dogs, bones will be grabbed.” « « «■ 4ft Fundamentals Abide A great deal is said of cooperation and of mass movements and of this arid that control* ling body, We are told that we are entering upon a new era and a new world and new con* ditions. What we’ll find is that human nature changes very little in the course of a decade or even of a century. The same elemental de­ sires and' ambitions will prevail When the War is over as prevailed after the conquests of Alexander the Great and. after the fall of Jerusalem. Whatever modifications there may be when the war is over, it will still be true that “A man’s a man for a* that?" What then? As we see we had better get to our job and stick at it for all our might, Needs must be sup- pied. The mind, requires to be informed and the hands need to be trained, We need, neighbours and we’ll need them as long as blood, throbs in our arteries. Food, clothing, shelter^ enter­ tainment, useful occupation never can be dis­ pensed with. We simply must get on together, whether we like the other fellow or not, * * » * The End Of The War All of us devoutly wish that the war were over, Then, again, a great many busy them­ selves speculating when the war drum will throb no longer. Every once in a while we hear of some German officer who tells us that the war will be over in a few weeks, or in a few months or years, it may be. The astonishing thing is the readiness with which some broad­ casters accept the tale of the Nazi. It is more astonishing still to note how many hearers heed the German tale, The fact is that no one knows when the war will end. Another fact » that is almost as evident is that most of us will experience little relief from the hard conditions of the strife for some considerable time after the war “officially” is at an end. We recall something of the conditions that prevailed af­ ter nineteen-eigliteen. We must not lose sight of this fact when we talk, federal elections. Just now international relations are in a ter­ rible muddle. One scheme after another is brought forward to relieve the situation, but the fact remains that none of them give any considerable promise of clearing up things. « «■ * * What Will They Do? What will the women war-workers do once their services are no longer needed in war plants and other jobs created hy the war? When they return to civilian life to work hard­ er and to work longer hours than they gave to the war effort, and to find that no nice fat pay envelope awaits them at happily recurring in­ tervals, what will they think and say and do about it? We cannot but wonder. We hear a whole lot about jobless men, when .the war is over, but what about the women? Are they to return to toil and get nothing for their efforts ? Right here we have a bigger problem than we believed at first blush. What will our men do if an army of those efficient ladies should besiege our factories and tell the men to vamoose their benches, or feel the full weight of the rolling pin and the potato beetle ? What will our par­ liamentarians do when Queen’s Park and Major’s Flill are invaded by our sturdy ladies with whips in hand. We try to picture Mr. King and Mr. Ilsley and Mr. Gardiner on the run followed by the rest of the select denizens of parliament as they scurry for safety and hasten to the drug stores for linament. We are not mere speculators in this regard. When Mrs. Pankhurst and her followers were at their wits’ end .as to the means they must adopt to get a serious hearing for their grievances they con­ sulted Right Hon. Arthur Balfour. “Whip a cabinet minister,” Britain’s astutest statesman replied. This they did and were on the point of winning their cause when world war number one hushed the strife of the day and the wo­ men turned to the more congenial task of trouncing Fritzie. We wait with patience the outcome of the situation soon to confront us. » «• Note and Comment We haven’t seen the odds that Lloyd’s are offering on the hitting of that Ludendorf bridge. , « * * * The hard gatherings of a lifetime may be dispersed to the ends of the earth in a half day’s auction Sale. * «• * w We are looking for another Spring. We saw Mary out with her waggon and mother Studying the seed catalogue. It is still a bit shivery for Johnny arid his marbles. * * * «- As we dig the ice off our portion of the Sidewalk, we’d be just as well pleased if that other proper sort of person who kept his walk shovelled to the bone superior smile he puts and moil. z « re­ Congratulations to Dingman, of the St. Thomas Times-Journal on romping past his 80th birthday. Besides/ pub­ lishing one of the best of the dailies on the continent he is an alround good citizen, the friend of every good cause. # «• * * And how we welcome sight of the bare ground. Sure thing Spring is here! We saw Miss Exeter rollei’ skating to school. That lassie has the right stuff in her. Of course there are bits of ice on-the sidewalk but the lassie Was oh her way, ice or no ice. Of her blood will come the folk who cross the future Rhine rivers of whatever sort they may be. 4f * The boldest holds his breath these fateful days as he thinks of that Ludendorf bridge. A few chance shots mhy determine the fate of armies. We cherish the opinion that Johnny Bull and Uncle Sam are keeping a sharp look­ out for the parties who are trying to put that bridge out of business. Still the best of watchers have a way^ at times, of looking in the wrong place. Then mist and fog may interfere with both allies and Germans. While all this is going we point out that the bi.dge crossing was carried out by folk who were attending to their own business with nn eye to what was going on around them. would hide that sort of on as we toil and work * * our big brother, L. H. W YEARS AGO ’ Douglas Drintnell, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Brintneil, while play­ ing at the school, hari the misfor­ tune to fall against post of the shed and a rusty nail penetrated the up­ per lip, inflicting a nasty wound. The well-drillers who are sink­ ing a twelve-inch hole on the bank of the river near the dam with the hope of securing a .sufficient supply of pure water for Exeter’s water­ works system have passed through the clay and on Tuesday struck the rock at a depth of about 10 0 ft. The tenders for the renovating of Caven Presbyterian Church have beep let to Mr, Clarence Heywood for re-shingling and carpenter work and to Mr. H, L. Johnston, for the interior decorating. Messrs. Fred Penward.en, George Thompson and Geprge Raynham,. of Centralia, attended a banquet put on by the Shell Gas Co., at Hotel London, on Tuesday evening. Mr. Jas. McIntyre,, who for sev­ eral years has been stationed at Exeter, superintending installations and repairs for the Bell Telephone Co. for this district, has been trans­ ferred to London, 15 YEARS AGO Phyllis Cooper, eight-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Cooper, of town, had a miraculous escape when she was run down .by an auto truck at the Main Street church corner. After being struck the little girl passed underneath the truck but fortunately the wheels did not touch her, A very successful men’s banquet was held at Caven Presbyterian church on Wednesday' evening. Sixty men gathered to enjoy an eve­ ning of fellowship and to partake of the splendid repast prepared by the ladies., Mr. Thos. Pryde acted as toast-master. Mr. Earl Hern, of Zion, has been successful- in passing his examina­ tion in electricity at the Trade School, Toronto. Mr. J. M. Southcott was in Mont­ real on Thursday and Friday last attending the second annual meet­ ing of the Ontario, Quebec Division of the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association which was held in the Windsor Hotel. Messrs., W. J., Melville and W. Simmons were in Toronto the lat­ ter part of the week on business. We understand that these two are taking over an automobile agency and that a garage is being opened up in the Simmons building. 1 25 YEARS AGO The home of Mr. and Mrs. Mawhinney, Orediton, was the of a. very pretty wedding on nesday, March 1'7, when daughter, Miss Irene May, became the bride of Mr. Otto Brown, son of Mr. arid Mrs. Albert Stephen, by Rev. S. M. Mr. Fred White has new grocery ,store in with his wood. Messrs, renovating Mrs. B. . _ . . a W.C.T.U. meeting at ’Zurich in conjunction with a meeting by Miss Morton, evangelist, has been holding meetings in town for the past week, Mr. H. Bierling, who has Thos. scene Wed- their Brown, of Hau ch. opened a connection in Dash-confectionary, S. Martin and Son are their store ~ premises. W. F. Beavers attended held who that been conducting a general store business in Exeter north, on Tuesday, sold the business to Mr. J. C. McKinley, of Varna, Who is an experienced man and who gets possession on April 1st. On Monday, March 8th, an of­ ficial opening, was held in the new Winchelsea School, Usborne. Mr. Josh. Johns read the Declaration and gave an interesting and bene­ ficial address on Education. 50 YEARS AGO Mr. John Neil, of Centralia, County . Master of South Huron, was in St. Catharines last week at­ tending the Orange Grand Lodge. He is in Toronto this week attend­ ing the Grand Council of the C.O. C.F. Sugar-making has commenced in this locality. The Rev. E. W. Hunt was in London on Thursday last and' pur­ chased a large number of new books by popular authors for the Trivitt Memorial Sunday School library. The school has now a splendid col­ lection. The annual convention*'of the Epworth League, Exeter District, was held here on Wednesday. The morning and afternoon sessions were held in the James St. Meth­ odist Church and the evening ses­ sion in the Main St. church. Despite the bad roads a large number were present. The Oddfellows of Hensall have decided to put in an organ in their already, well-furnished lodge room. . Mr. 'F. W. Tom, late cutter at W, Southcott’s tailoring establish­ ment, has secured a situation at Ottawa with the firm of McKay and McClaughan, JAMES STREET Y.P.U. Miss Helen Westcott, convenor for Christian Culture, opened the- Sunday evening Y.P.U. meeting With a poem about prayer. Shirley Coates read the Scripture lesson and Doris Westcott led in prayer. Mrs. Arthur Ruddle was the speak­ er for the evening arid she discuss­ ed interior decorating. She gave inany helpful hints on painting, papering and decorating a room. Wh&n, decorating a room one should consider the room as a whole and buy the furnishings accordingly. She ended het talk by drawing the parallel between Christian culture and interior decorating, Helen Rowe sang a lovely solo accom­ panied by Mrs, Murdoch. The meet* ihg closed with the Mizpah Bene­ diction, Presentation to Newlyweds On March 2nd, a very enjoyable evening was bald at the home of Mrs. John Oke in honor of Mr. ancl Mrs, Ross Oke, who were recently married in Halifax and are visiting at the homes of the former’s sisters, Mrs, R, Heckman, of Exeter, and Mrs, y. Becker, of Dashwopd. The eyenng was spent in playing bingo with intermissions of songs by Mr, Tom Woodward, violin splo,, Mrs. G. IFrayne accompanied by Harry Jeff­ rey, monologues by Mrs, E. Mitchell and a piano instrumental by Miss Rita Oke. The presentation was then made by Mr, Tom Woodward and the address read by Mr. Qlar- ence Down. The couple were f pre­ sented with a beautiful client of silvei* to which Ross made a prompt reply thanking everyone for the beautiful gift. The presentation was followed by refreshments. .The evening then ended by playing pro­ gressive euchre. • Following is the address: Dear Ross* and Emma: We, youi1 friends and neighbors, have gathered here tonight to ex­ tend to your our congratulations and best wishes for smooth sailing as you voyage over the sea of mat­ rimony. It is our sincere wish that good fortune will smile upon you and that your course may ever be free from rocks and shoals. We have always thought of you, Ross, as one of the fine lads of the neigh­ borhood, a youth of sterling qual­ ities, a young man that this com­ munity can be justly proud. Al­ though you have not been with us much of late we have followed you with interest through the pre-war years as you took your place in one of the great industries of our Dominion. Now, in the war years, as you have given of your services for the cause of freedom and jus­ tice our thoughts are continually with you, hoping for youi' safe re­ turn. You have been able to evade Hitler’s bombs arid torpedoes but you have fallen victim to Dan Cup­ id’s arrow with usual results. We are happy to welcome you, Emma, to. our midst and are glad of this opportunity to call you one of us. We are hoping Ross will bring you back ’and settle down amongst us in the not too distant future. Now, we would ask you to accept this gift as a token of our esteem and good wishes for a long and happy wedded life. Signed on behalf of the neighbours and friends. | Enjoy City Conveniences With a Duro Water Sytem I There’s no ‘peed to be denied the comforts of running I water in your country home.’ Your family deserves it, r i A Duro Water System is the answer. This system will a pump water direct from the well as required at the rate I of 2fi»0 gallons and upward per hour into a pressure tank I obtainable in various capacity sizes • to suit your require- g niepts, ■ When the faucet is turned on the switch stops and | starts the system automatically. It makes the chores lighter, j life more enjoyable on the farm., I We have received several Duro Water Pumps and Tanks I for essential use. We’ll be glad to tell you how you can, 3 obtain such conveniences at low cost, I Just Received ... 91 We have just received several more electric brooders of various designs, Come in and look them over. For Maximum Egg Production Plow pURiNA Birds may lay well for a short time on an inferior ration, but for steady, high production over a long per­ iod, without moults, slumps or heavy mortality, some­ thing better is required. Actually it costs no more to feed a good ration than a poor one, because on the pool* feed the pullets or hens eat more while pro- ration made up of selectedducing less. Naturally _ ingredients, carefully balanced to contain the necessary proteins, minerals, vitamins and other materials in just the right proportion for'highest results, cannot be prepared for the same price per hundred pounds as the inferior ration. Yet, measured in feed cost per dozen eggs, it is much cheaper. After alb it is your returns over your feed costs that make the profits. a r V HYBRID CpRN: H AS EQJJALLtp. 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