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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1947-09-11, Page 2Page 2 THE TIWES-ADVGCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 11th, 1947 I Cxeter ®imesi=^bb(jcate Times established 1873; Advocate established 1881 amalgamated November 1S24 PUBLISHED EACH THURSDAY MORNING AT EXETER, ONTARIO An Independent Newspaper devoted to the Interests o£ the Village of Exeter and Surrounding District Member of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers’ Association; Member of the Ontario-Quebec Division of the CWNA At! Advertising Copy Must be in Our Hands Not Later Than Noon on Tuesdays SUBSCRIPTION RATE $2.00 a year, in advance; six months, $1.00 three months 60c I, M. SOUTHOOTT - - PUBLISHER THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th, 1947 Those Fashions The extremes of the fashions in women’s dresses are being hailed with varying feelings., There are those with abundance of cash who are. eager to appear in the latest outfits whether the outfit adds to personal charm or the reverse. There are others who see nothing attractive in the new fashions over the old and who are. anything but eager to renew’ their wardrobes. There is still another class, those whose circum­ stances urge them to make the best use possible of their present apparel. These find it a dis­ tinct hardship to run the gauntlet of criticism sure to be levelled at them should they not off with the old and on with the new. We have heard a good many comments on ladies’ dress­ ing of the last few years but one remains with us. Said this head of a large firm interested in dresses and dress goods, “Never have women been more tastefully dressed than at the pres­ ent time.” The trouble with the present radical change of fashion is that it wounds the sensi­ bilities of the teen-agers who feel keenly any circumstance that makes them odd. For them the present extreme of fashion is both cruel and mean. We are looking to the women of this fair land to show their strength of character by not following this latest whim of dame fash­ ion but to practice a prudent conservatism. The ballyhoo of the dajr will soon die down as the sensible women of the hour leaves fashion to the adoration of her votaries. * * * * Swapping And now comes the word that as the ladies’ skirts become longer men’s trousers are to be­ come shorter. Just imagine the situation and mourn as the chill November’s surly blast sighs about the ankles of mere men. Think of the rain as it pours in torrents into oxfords of proud man. We hardly dare contemplate our village fathers as they sit in solemn conclave with trousers rolled half way to the knee. What an exhibition of ankle and the slim superstruc­ ture appearing attached to this ankles! Shade of Apollo Belveder, Atlas and Hercules! We stagger at the thought. What will be the effect of the reality? Verily those fashionmakers are mighty men. Why did they not gird on their trusty swords and smite Hitler? « * » ft Unhappy Palestine Palestine has an unhappy history of war. siege and division. One nation after another has swept over it. leaving behind it a sorry trail of blood and tears. We know the story of its early settlement within historic times. There was the invasion by the Greeks. There was the devasta­ tion by the Germans. There were the stirring but bloody days of the crusades. Since then we have had devastation after devastation L)y those who thought that from Palestine they were destined to rule the world. They regarded them­ selves as a people elected to that privilege rather than as a people chosen to benefit the race by enriching every nation with qualities that make better everyone who cultivates them. Therein lies the Jew’s mistake. He refuses to recognize other nations as his equals. He al­ ways seeks to hold both whip and reins. Hence his way of antagonizing all who seek to get on with him. s » « a AH is Not Clear > Canadians have been going into business, high, wide and handsome. We have been told that this sort of thing is to continue. We have been reminded -again and again of our bound­ less resources and of the skill of our population. These columns ventured some time ago to warn their readers that all was not clear on the busi­ ness horizon. Lately certain signs are appearing that emphatically call for serious attention. Britain’s austerity program is seen to be re­ stricting her imports from Canada though the effect of these restrictions may not be in evi­ dence for a. few months. Britain is determined to do without all imported goods that she can possibly do without. Further, she is resolving to do without the importation of goods she can produce within her own borders. What this will mean to our exports remains to be seen. It gives every sign of interfering with our cattle and hog and grain exports. What Britain is doing in these respects we may be sure that other na­ tions are doing and will do in increasing meas­ ure. No sensible man or nation will pay for goods that he can get on without or that he can manufacture advantageously with his own labor. As the business world settles down to business Canadians are sure'to find that Competition will lay a heavy hand on a great deal of their busi­ ness that has come to them easily because work­ ers in other lands were killed in the war and die establishments in which those workers toiled were destroyed by the enemy's bombs. Still an­ other feature of the situation, is the insane rais­ ing of prices’. This evil thing has depleted the bank accounts of millions of ultimate consumers or has caused them to learn that they can do without certain articles hitherto regarded as es­ sential. The ingenuity to outwit the buying pub­ lic has been colossal but it is being seen through and resented. The big interests may as well take, notice. The people will not be fooled all the time. It is greatly to be pitied that the big interests have not followed an enlightened pol­ icy in the matter of prices. When the crash comes or when the curtailment of business ar­ rives, the. big interests will be called upon to bear their full share of responsibility therefor. * * * * The Beginning of a New Era Britain's action in withdrawing her troops from Greece marks the beginning of a new era in world history, as does her withdrawal from India. India is having no end of sorrows these days simply because she does not know how to govern. India may learn this lesson but she has to take a terrible journey in the wilderness be­ fore she learns so to do. Britain held the fort in Greece in the interests of civilization the rest of the world looking on but not supporting her. Indeed, Britain’s sister nation who should have been her practical helpers in a task so vital and so tremendous did all they could to hamstring her, Now Britain is saying by her actions, “I have fought the battles of civiliza­ tion for centuries. You were not ready to give me the support duty required of you. You reaped what I sowed. You took the profit while I did the work. You allowed me to fight alone and grabbed my wealth. Now you do the fight­ ing—and good luck to you.” » « * * Nails We do not propose to deal with my lady and hsi- relation to the manicure. No, we have no words to tell of the shapes and colours that adorn my lady’s perfectly formed fingers when the manicurist has fixlished her delicate task. Nor do we intend to treat of the finishing flour­ ish of his sermon as the minister declares in his pulpit manner, “Now just a nail to hang your hat on.” Such flights are far beyond our power and must not be. attempted. We are drawing attention to the neglect bestowed upon our humble but necessary friend, the shingle nail. When the wind takes to frolicing it is no unusual sight to see shingles taking their way to headlong ruin. As they fly the farmer mourns their loss with deep sincerity. As his roof, so his grain and his implements. The loss of the shingles is not due to poor material in the shingles because when they are gathered they give every evidence of not having lived out half their days. The loss is almost entirely due to de­ fective shingle nails. At one time those shingles were securely nailed down but they have not been able to withstand the onslaught of frost and damp and muggy weather and so they fly away in sheer disappointment at not being able to give a full account of themselves. Will the powers that be not look into this affair and by so doing save the good folk of this fair land a few million dollars? * * * * Getting Somewhere Sovereign potters of Hamilton, Ontario, are getting things done while a whole lot of people who should know better are standing before the governments with tin cups in their hands begging for handouts. These people saw the need of pottery and went about it in the right way to supply that need. They found out and secured men who know how the pottery trick is turned. Then they went at the job with their sleeves rolled, to secure the materials and got their goods on the market. They began in a ■ small but real way and kept on going till they have attracted the eye and the respect of a world market. So there you are. Canada needs more men of the Sovereign Potters stamp. When we attract and prove worthy of the markets of the world we’ll be getting somewhere. Just now we are thinking of the adverse trade balance against us in our trade with the United States. We do not want to buy less from the United States We need to sell those Yankees with their pockets full of dollars a whole lot more. To do this we must invent and trade rather than put­ ting our necks into some noose that is sure to choke us and that sooner than wc look for. We have had trade agreements to no end with other nations. We’ll cure our business ills by having an abundance, to sell that other people want. It’s as simple as that. * « * » . ~ Note and Comment Fasting is a great business. Ghandi fasted to get Britain out of India. He’s fasting now to keep the people of India from cutting each other’s throats. It he does not look sharp Ghandi will find that fasting will get his goat. * * * * Wliat would be the effect on the economic life of the Dominion were the federal govern­ ment to issue bonds running for fifteen years yielding four per cent, no one holder being al­ lowed to possess more than two thousand dol­ lars worth of bonds? * * * * Hats off to those who are sending boxes of good things to friends in Britain. And, when in a generous mood, don't forget bonny Scot­ land! She’s not complaining, but a bit hungry. Her diet of oatmeal will suffer nothing by a little variety. Thon just as the lassies were stocked up with exquisitely tinted nylons, down came the decree that black stockings were the proper thing and those long skirts hide stockings of every and any hue from view, Oh, well! Mere, naen are, going to and fro without headgear. Hats’ are out of sight and going higher. ., ...r. „. As the “TIMES* . Go By «"!■!-!........................................I........ il.--... .............. SO YEARS AGO A number of the Exeter croquet; players assembled on Mr. R. Gid- ley’s lawn Monday last for the pur­ pose of playing a game for a silver cup. Sides were chosen by J. Brod­ erick and Geo. Anderson, the lat­ ter’s side winning by four games to one. The turning factory and cider mill owned by Thos, Heaman on the London Road has been taken down and is being replaced by a new one. One night last week thieves en­ tered the residence of Mr. Wilse on the London Road and carried off forty quart sealers of preserves and a couple of large stone crocks of pickles. The anniversary services of the Trivitt Memorial church were held on Sunday last. Rev. Canon Dann, D.D.. of St. Paul’s Cathedral, Lon­ don, occupied the pulpit both morn­ ing and evening. His discourses were interesting and impressive and were listened to by large con­ gregations on both occasions. On Monday evening a Jubilee supper and entertainment under the aus­ pices of the Ladies’ Chapter was given in Gidley’s opera house and was well patronized. After tea a good program was rendered with Rev. H. -E. Bray, rector, as chair­ man. Rev. W. M. Martin spoke briefly. Rev. Canon Dann gave an entertaining lecture on Ireland and the Irish. The musical and vocal number by Miss !L- Hardy, Miss M. Jeckell and Mrs. Billings were well received. Monday, being Labor Day, was generally observed by the citizens of Exeter. The weather was all that could be desired. A program of sports under the auspices of the Turf club and the band was car­ ried out on the Agricultural grounds. Norman Bissett has accepted a -position as tailor at London. New Telephone Directories for Exeter Expected to remain in town for the next 12 months, more than 830 new arrivals came to Exeter last week and found no difficulty at all in finding places to stay. Ac­ commodated in hotels, even in Exeter's tories. Crisp ers, the community’s over the duties so ably performed during the past by their well- thumbed, buff-covered predecessors. An indispensable adjunct to the social and business life of the com­ munity, th® directory is frequently the first resort in time of sickness, .accident or other emergency, and on occasion has been credited with saving lives. Because the new directory has more than 10,000 new and revised listings, many of them in the Ex­ eter section, J. M. Goodwin, Bell Telephone manager for this area; urges telephone users to refer to it before placing local and district calls. "In that way,” he added, "the wrong number nuisance will he greatly reduced and the standard of service maintained.” Mr. Goodwin also suggested that subscribers discard the old direc­ tory with its outdated listings in order to avoid referring to it in error. The new telephone book has also been distributed to Bell subscribers in iLondon, St. Thomas, Ailsa Craig, Glencoe, Lucan, Parkhill, Dutton and West Lome. boarding houses, residences, restaurants and the fire station, they are i brand new telephone dlrec- and fresh, with green cov- new books, largest in the history, now take DDT PRODUCTS FOR 1946 Co-op 3% DDT Agricultural Dust containing Rotenone, for dusting potatoes, vegetables, etc. Co-op 3% DDT Agricultural Dust (with copper) containing Rotenone and copper, for dusting potatoes, vegetables, etc. Co-op 50% Wettable DDT Powder to be diluted with water and used as a liquid spray according to directions. Co-op 5% Barn and Wall Spray an improved residual spray suitable for house­ hold, institutional and barn purposes. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Co-op Livestock Spray (6) Co-op Foliage Spray containing 25% DDT; forms emulsion with" water, no residue. CO-OP PHENOTHIAZINE PRODUCTS for mass treatment of hogs, poultry and turkeys. (1) Co-op Hog Worm X-Pel and (3) Co-op Poultry Worm X-Pel 25 YEARS AGO Mr, E. Taman, of Saskatoon, has taken a position as coatmaker with his brother William. Mildred, daughter of Mr. Mur­ ray Elliott, of Centralia, had the misfortune to get the top of one or her fingers cut off in a cutting box. She and hei' brother were playing around the machine at the time. The Outdoor Club of Main St. church held a weiner roast at Grand Bend on Monday evening. There was a large number' present. A quiet wedding took place at Carmel Presbyterian .Manse', Hen- sall, on August 30th, when Rev. McConnell united in marriage Miss Virgie Mae, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Traquair, and Mr. Roland B. Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Benson Williams, of Usborne. A quiet wedding took place on. Sept. 2, at die home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Rd. Gould, when her youngest daughter, Miss Lillian Olive, was united in marriage to Mr. Walter E. Cutbush by Rev. M. J. Wilson. The young ladies of the Main St. Outdoor Club went to Clinton last Thursday and played a game with the ladies of a class of Ontario Street Sunday School. They defeat­ ed the Clinton team 24 to 20. Pol­ lowing is the line-up of the Exeter team; Eleanor Medd, p; Helen Dig- nan, c; M. Heywood, lb; M. Walk­ er, 2b; Adele Lovie, 3b; Inez Tuck- ey, ss; Mabel Johns, ss; M. Brod­ erick, rf; R. 'Lamport, cf; Mrs. T. Elliott, cf. the University Hospital at Ann Ar­ bor, Mich. Mr. Lawrence Baynliam, who has been employed as a baker with Mr. W. E. Middleton, has accepted a position with Mr. Rd. Humphrey, of Kirkton. Mr. Jack Waldron, Jr. of Grand -Bend, his taken his place with Mr. Middleton. The road running from Russel- dale through Exeter and Grand Bend to the Bluewater Highway and the road running through Hen­ sall and Zurich to the Bluewater Highway have been taken over bj’ the province. The large bank barn on the farm of Mr. Archie Rowcliffe on the high­ way just south of Hensall, was burned to the ground Friday eve­ ning together with some imple­ ments, some pigs and most of the season’s crop. It is believed the cause of the fire was spontaneous combustion. Thieves visited the village of Centralia Thursday night last and entered three private garages and made off with automobile tires and a coat. The garages belonged to Hugo Theander, William Haddock and Lome Hicks. Secure pamphlets today All th© above products will soon be available at TOUB LOCAL CO-OP aibliated with United Farmers Co-operative Co. Ltd. Stay Peopfe Soifer Fro® themofe hin There are people who suffer from rheumatic pains year in and year out regardless of the season or the weather. These pains, whether they be in the joints or the muscles, may be induced by uric acid. Burdock Blood Bitters may bring relief from rheumatic pain for it helps to cleanse impurities from the body and tones up the digestive organs. It has helped thousands of Canadians who suffer from rheumatic pains, dyspepsia, sour stomach, biliousness, headaches or minor complaints of the liver or Kidneys. It should do the same for you. On sale for more than 60 years, Burdock Blood Bitters is available at drug counters everywhere. ____.. The T. Milburn Co., Limited, Toronto, Ont. 15 YEARS AGO Hensail ball team took the third and deciding game against Wau- buno Saturday at Strathroy by the score of 4 to 3. The Hensall boys now play Southampton. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Goulding and Mr. Harry Hoffman, of Dashwood, were in Toronto Wednesday where Mr. Hoffman took part in the musi­ cal competition at the Exhibition. Messrs. W. C. Davis, W. W. Law- son and Silas Reed motored to De­ troit Labor Day to witness the boat race. While Mr. Wesley Simmons was crossing Main Street at the Main Street United church on M'onday af­ ternoon, something went wrong with the steering gear and his car took to the ditch and turned over. The attendance at the Exeter High School this year is 168. The teaching staff will consist of five teachers. 10 YEARS AGO Miss Ada Mitchell, R.N., who for the past eight years has been en­ gaged at the Queen Alexandra Sani- torium, London, has resigned her position and accepted a position in Smiles . . . . "Should I marry a girl who can take a joke?” "That’s the only kind you’ll get." "While Deacon Brown passes de plate,” announced Parson Black, "de choir will sing ‘Salvation am Free.* But please remember dat! while salvation am free, we has to I pay de choir for singing about it.”