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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1947-10-30, Page 2THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 30th, 1047 PUBLISHED each Thursday morning AT EXETER, ONTARIO An Independent Newspaper devoted to the interests at the Village o£ 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 Not Later Than Noon on Tuesdays SUBSCRIPTION RATE 52.00 a year, in advance; six months, $1.00 three months 60c t, M. SOUTHCOTT - - PUBLISHER THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30th, 1947 Need Every Wit Anyone undertaking to drive a motor ve­ hicle of any sort whatsoever needs all his facul­ ties and all of those faculties up to one hundred per cent, efficiency. Yet this fact so obvious that no healthy-minded person disputes it. is a fact only too frequently overlooked by the liqu­ or user. One man may drink and not be a men­ ace. He may drive a motor vehicle and be no public hazard. But he cannot both drink and drive, and not be a hazard. The fact that he has both drunk liquor and driven a car and injured neither life nor property is no warrant that he is not a hazard. We wish that some of those who “take a drink” and yet who sit behind the car wheel could see the human wreckage made by a car accident. We do not wish to give our readers the harrowing details of such a catas­ trophe. We are hard-boiled in such matters but we have seen well-seasoned doctors work on such cases with blanched faces. In a word, no one male or female has any right to undertake the driving of a motor vehicle if he had taken any liquor whatsoever within hours of his un­ dertaking to drive. Anyone so doing should have hi< driving permit withdrawn for at least one year. To impose a penalty less severe is to im­ peril the life and property of the public. « ■» * * A Food Note We are not going to discuss the merits or the demerits of the late contest away down east, for a seat in the federal parliament. We are go­ ing to say something of a comment thereon by a man who has the confidence of the public in education, in civic affairs, and in the affairs of the whole Dominion. “What is going to be done about John Bracken?” this outstanding citizen was asked. “I’m going to support him just one hundred per cent. I may not agree with all his policies, but I have no doubt as to his patriotism and the soundness of his character. I-Ie undertook the leadership of the Conserva­ tive party when its fortunes were at their low­ est. Be it noted that he did so at real personal loss of both fortune and of prestige. For the party to kick him out because he lost a by­ election would not only be the basest ingratitude on their part but it •would be to close the door in the face of every decent man who would en­ ter public life. We need men of the Bracken type in Canadian public’life.” This note has the right quality. It is a fine note and high note with moral quality in it. When the Conservative party turns its eyes up­ on itself, there is hope for it. Decent Conserva­ tives and self-respecting Liberals alike are com­ ing to stand by decent men in public life irres­ pective of party shibelaths. * * * «• Henry Jones Discovered Tom Brown was discovered two or three generations ago. Tom Sawyer was uncovered away back in the eighties. Paul Jones came out from hiding a considerable time ago and the Jones’ have been pounding out his praises ever since. Columbus is credited with discovering America. Some people are very glad that he did. Human life has not been the same since Tom Brown showed how manly a school boy may prove himself. The contents of a boy’s heart are more easily got at since Tom Sawyer •secured the services of his fellows in whitewash­ ing that fence and since he shouted “I done it” to save a nice little girl from a sound basting from the school master. Will the same good re­ sults follow from the discovery of Henry Jones? Like the Browns, the Jones’ fraternity' is numer­ ous and influential. We have bundled the Jones’ into a mass and we have warned ourselves against the folly of trying to keep up with them. But what of Henry Jones? And what of this man’s fellow citizens? Hitherto we have been speaking of farmers and ministers and packers and preachers. But what of this man Henry Jones? He has a stomach and a brain and some people go so far as to say that he has a heart, Some say that if you tickle him he is liable to laugh and that if you scratch him he is liable to bleed and that those controls of one sort and another affect his eating and his roof and the schooling and the feeling of his children. In fact that queer vision conjured up by the word “people” is made up of folk of the Henry Jones variety. Henry has been lost in the crowd, on the union, in the executives, in the voters, in “the common herd” that some regard as the proper materia] for the scalping knife. We look out from our place of business and shout, “Let ns skin ’m alive.” One man has been known to say “The public? The public be eternally Tost!” That man never would have consigned Henry to the bad place Hitler picked off the nations ""of Europe one by one till Im encountered Henry Jones who happened to be called Churchill. This hour we wait patiently for some up to the minute Henry’ Jones to set us all agoing one inoiw ib soiuc villujyc lluuipdvn. iicvdcu to do this wry thing. So speak up, Henry. V e re waiting for you. Do not any longer lose your­ self in the madding crowd but be heard. Grab the bear by the nose. He may be a lamb togged out in ursine fangs and claws and mangy hide. Henry Jones is of little value when he lacks knee action.* * # * Bewildered We were calling on a well known worker w ho reminded us that the cost of his materials had more than doubled in these troublous times, He reminded us, too, that the cost of personal and household expenses had taken to the stratos­ phere. We inquired -what he was going to do about it when he gave us the significant reply, *T pass the whole thing on to the patrons with a liberal per cent added. I am out for money, not for glory,” he added, with a little self- satisfaction. We cannot but wonder if the old motto, “I serve”, had given place to “I pass it on.” We made still another call, this time on a man who ha d laid down the tools of his trade because lus hand was too weak to hold them. We knew him when he retired with a modest competency-some ten years ago, When we call­ ed, we saw there was no new paper in the wall, that the floor covering was soiled and his wife’s diess shabby. This worthy couple were decided­ ly hard up. “Get on the pension," we suggested. The old dimming eyes lighted up and the old cheeks flushed. “We’ve paid our way all our days. We never asked anyone for a dollar and we’ll not begin now. What we are hoping for is that we’ll go to sleep sirne night and not wake up, We’ve put away enough to p’>ve us a plain burial.” And there you are. We boast about the prosperity of these times. But there you are. Many of the finest people are on the wrong side of the cost of living margin. Meanwhile, big­ business goes merrily, regardlesslv, on its way, cutting a slice from the poor man’s loaf, making it impossible for him to secure medical aid, driv­ ing butter from his table and sending up his milk bill. * * * * Robbing Peter and So Forth There has been a great deal of talk about the value of the American tourist trade to Can­ ada. Have we been listening to but one side of the story ? Have Canadians been stay-at-home folk, as far as the United States is concerned? Have the United States people been the only rpenders in travel ? We hear that the United States people have spent in Canada in 1946 214 million dollars. Canadian tourists that same year spent in the United States one hundred and thirty-one million dollars. Canada seemed to be the gainer by eight}’1-three million dollars. It would be interesting to know how much this sum cost Canada. In July of this year Canadian tourists brought back with them goods valued at one million, four hundred and fifty thousand dollars. In July of last year Canadian tourists brought back six hundred and fifty-five thous­ and dollars worth of goods. In the second quar­ ter of this year Canadians spent one million, seven hundred and ninety-one thousand dol­ lars for clothing in the United States, three hundred and sixtv-eight thousand dollars for American shoes, three hundred' and fifty-nine thousand dollars for radio sets, and four hun­ dred and sixty-nine thousand dollars for house­ hold appliances. Figures are dull things we are aware. Nevertheless, in this case they represent lifeblood. When Canadian prosperity is con­ cerned. Canadian dollars spent in the United States add precious little to Canadian industry and even less to the Canadian pay envelopes. We cannot but admire American enterprise. We commend Canadian buyers for purchasing what best suits their needs. What we criticize is the failure of Canadian manufacturers and merch­ andisers to put on their shelves what Canadians . require and at fair prices. For some unhappy reason Canadian business men and their associ­ ates do not lay sufficient emphasis on produc­ tion. All manner of excuses arc offered for this failure but excuses are poor substitutes for business and all that goes with it being- effectu­ ally done. * * * * The Same Here We note with interest that outlying places such as London and Toronto, are finding their building space being taken up rapidly by folk needing homes. North Toronto has secured foi' itself a new locality. What was North Toronto is now quite built up. We are living in expecta­ tion that Exeter will soon be built up as far north as Hensail and as far south as Clande- boye, to say the least, and Grand Bend soon will be our western suburb and Farquhar our eastern boundary at no distant date. We sym­ pathize with our big sisters, London and To­ ronto, but urge them not to take themselves too seriously if they become confused with their rapid development. Our aidermen will be glad to talk things over with them in the way of fraternal counsel. * * * * Note and Comment The better wages the day laborer is paid, the more elusive he seems to be when he is most needed. * % * * We do not like this thing of motorists turn­ ing off Main street in order that they may d’rive along the residential parts of the village at fifty miles per hour. The fact that they do this speed­ ing during the hours of darkness does not add to the safety of what they are doing. * * * * The fine weather is allowing the sugar bents to be harvested in an unusually clean condition, complaint is heard regarding the sugar content of the beets. We wonder if the shortness of sugar is due to the lack of sunshine when the bvet.H were maturing, 25 YEARS AGO A tap at the school used for fill­ ing the boiler was left running on Thursday evening last and -before morning there were a couple of feet of water in the basement. Some of the water came up through the radiators and overflowed into the rooms. The second plowing match to be held by the^Exeter branch of the Ontario Plowmen’s Association was held on Thursday of last week on the farm of Mr. Rd. 3ellow on the Thames Road. fine and many farmers were pres­ ent. Mr, Robt. Rowcliffe won the prize for th ebest plowman on the grounds over 60 years of age and Will Allison won the prize for the youngest plowman. There were three competitors in the tractor class. Main Street Methodist Church held successful anniversary services on Sunday last. Large congrega­ tions were present. The special speaker for the occasion was Rev. Crosby Morris, of Askin St. Chureh, London. The choir of the church were ably assisted by the Wood- ha mchoir under the leadership of Mr. Wm. Mills. In the afternoon a mass meeting of the Sunday School was held in the auditorium. A Basketball League has been organized in Huron and Perth among the schools, of Goderich, Seaforth, Mitchell, Blyth, Exeter and Clinton. Dr. S. T. Simpson, field secretary of the Orange Grand Lodge, oc­ cupied the pulpit of Trivitt Mem­ orial church on Sunday evening. Mr. C. W. Robinson, auctioneer, left on Tuesday ‘ ■ he has taken a ment agent. Harry Strang, load apples, had 15 Messrs. C. Boyle Ball Club .. _________________o of the North Wellington league on Friday evening at Wingham. Exe­ ter’s share of the proceeds was $15.00. The South Huron plowing match held Thursday last on the farm of Mr. Wm, Welsh on Highway No. 4, north of Exeter, was a splendid success. Large crowds were pres­ ent and a large number of contest­ants ‘ " events. Road ments. The YEARS AGO S. Reid, F. Creech represented the Exeter at an evecutive meeting fishermen of Grand Bend have been making fair catches of white fish, pickerel and these are being ter. An auto accident the highway south of day morning when Mr lor was in the act of his gateway, by a car ___ __ ___ . damage was done to the car. On Wednesday afternoon of last week while Mr. Clifford Brintnell was moving the threshing outfit of Garnet McFalls from Arthur Ford’s in Usborne, to Garnet Frayno’s on the Thames Road, the large 45 h.p. tractor burst into flames doing con­ siderable damage to the tractor. Owing to the presence of oil soak­ ed dust on the machine the flames quickly spread. The separator was pulled away froth the engine with j a team of horses. The machine was happened on Exeter Tues- . Hector Tay- turning in at The car was struck ning south. Only slight — WE REPAIR ANY MAKE OF CAR OR TRUCK — ; B. DOMINION OF CANADA BONDS W due November 1, 1957 heve been called for payment November 1Z 1947 These bonds should be presented for redemption with all coupons of later date attached. No further interest will be paid on these bonds after this date, The weather was two and various refresh- other years. I eye for opportunity is the eye turns to the Want-Ad page and herring sold in Exe- for Fergus, where position as imple- Ail that regularly. while helping to ......_ the misfortune to fall of the wagon and broke bones in his left arm. all the time. (Farmers for around bring their produce Exeter market, anniversary services- of the Presbyterian Church were The We: (Incorporated under the laws of the Province of Ontario) took part in the _ . The W.M.S. of the Thames Church, provided WE OFFER — Subject to Prior Stue SO YEARS AGO The open meeting under the aus­ pices of the James Street. Metho­ dist Church League on Tuesday evening was well attended. Mr. H. Bishop presided and a choice musi­ cal and literary program was car­ ried out. The Clinton News Record has changed proprietors, W. J. Mitchell of Durham, has purchased it from A. M. Todd. As a grain and general produce market, Exeter can now boast of one of the best in Western Ontario, The market is steady and the 'buy­ ers pa ythe highest prices they can afford miles to the The Caven held on Sunday last. The Rev. J. G. Stuart, B.A., of Knox church, London, preached morning and evening. Large congregations were present at both services. On Mon­ day evening the usual tea was serv­ ed in the basement of the church. Dr. Lutz was chairman. The speak­ ers of the evening were Revs. Dew­ ar, of Ailsa Craig, S. Acheson, of Kippen, and resident ministers C. Smith, Dr. Willoughby, H. E. Bray. The choir contributed serevaL num­ bers. The fall wheat in this section looks exceedingly well. The recent rains did much in assisting the farmers with their fall plowing. Numbers of our citizens have lately been visiting the House of Refuge at Clinton. They all speak in the highest terms of the Home. The neat and cleanly condition of the buildings and grounds, the sat­ isfied and comfortable appearance of the inmates, the entire absence of complaint, the clever and capable management of Mr. and Mrs. French are all calling forth the greatest praise and commendation. 5% Cumulative Redeemable Sinking Fund Preference Shares These preference shares are preferred as to both capital and dividends. Cumulative dividends at the rate of $1.00 per share per annum will accrue from the First day of June, 1947, and .will be payable quarterly on the First days of September, December, March and June. Preference shares are redeemable in whole or in part at the Company’s option at $21.00 on or before the 31st day of December, 1952. No bonds may be issued ahead of these preference shares or any stock created Which would rank equally with them. A sinking fund of at least ten per* cent of thez net earnings of the com­ pany will be set up commencing on the first day of June, 1948. No dividends may be paid on the common shares when the payment of such dividends would reduce the working capital of the company to an amount less than $45,000.00. The proceeds of the sale of this issue of both preference and shares will be paid into the Treasury of the Company. common CAPITALIZATION (After completion of present financing) Authorized To Be Issued 5% Cumulative Redeemable Sinking Fund Preference shares, par value $20.00 per share ... Common shares, no par value ..... 50,000 shs. I00,000 shs. 15,000 shs. 65,000 shs. Transfer Agent and Registrar THE CANADA TRUST COMPANY London, Ontario 5% Preference Shares With the privilege of purchasing one common share each preference share at $1.00 per share The right is reserved to allot a smaller number of shares than for. with applied A prospectus describing these shares may be obtained from your invest­ ment dealer or broker, or from the head office of the Company. George W. Lawson - Insurance EXETER, ONTARIO in operation again on Monday af­ ter repairs were made. Mr. Frank Strange has been nominated by the Young Men’s class of the James Street Sunday School as a candidate for the Pro­ vincial Boys’ Parliament. 1O YEARS AGO The chief topic of conversation in Exetei’ during the past week has been the good fortune of Mr. Frank Taylor, local auctioneer, the only man in Canada, to draw a ticket on the favorite “Epigram” in the Irish Hospital Sweepstakes. After consultation with a number of friends, Mr. Taylor decided to ac­ cept the offer to sell half the tick­ et. On Sunday afternoon accom­ panied by Messrs. Jas. Morley and J. R. Moffatt, Mr. Taylor motored to Buffalo to meet a representative of the New York syndicate where the transaction to transfer half in­ terest in the ticket was completed. The horse “Epigram” was not in the money in the race. The ticket to Mr. Taylor was sold locally by Mr. Elmore Harness. The second carload of foodstuffs for shipment to the dried-out area of the West has been loaded at the Exeter station. At a meeting of the Exetei’ I.O. O.F, Tuesday evening the officers of the lodge for the ensuing year were duly installed by D.D.G.M. Bro, B. W. Carlysle and his install­ ing team from Hensail. Following the installation refreshments were Served* Mr. Chas. W. Ford, of London, an Exeter Old Boy, was in Exeter last week as field representative for the Retail Gasoline Dealers’ Association of Ontario. This is a new organization that is being set up in the interests of the retail gasoline trade. Disagreeable weather which pre­ vailed iu this district during the past week had its effect on the annual plowing match of the South Huron Plowmen’s Association which was held Thursday last on the farms of Thos. Ballantyne and Henry Rohde, on the Thames Road, the event proved to be a splendid success, However the attendance and the list of entries was down from Spring has Sprung, i Fall has Fell, I i Summer’s Gone ' I I And ... ; 1 • I . .. . you're liable to find your,self walking on a mighty cold, , windy day if you don’t let us give your car a bumper to * bumper checkup soon. This coming winter will be the hard- 1 est yet for your ear that has served faithfully for many bard j years and miles. The safest thing for you to do is to bring i the car or truck around to us right away for a complete checkup as insurance that it will "keep humming along when ; you need it most.