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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1947-11-20, Page 21?®.O 2 THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 20th, 1947 Cxeter ® lines;hoc ate Times 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 AU Advertising Copy Must be in Our Hands Not Later Than Noon on Tuesdays SUBSCRIPTION RATE 52.00 a year, in advance; six months, $1.0Q three months 60c I, M. SOUTHCOTT * - PUBLISHER THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20th, 1947 He Stood Himself Up It was on armistice day that we met this veteran of the first world war. There he stood clear of eye, tanned of cheek, with uplifted chin, heels together and well clad for the bleak day. “You have done alright", we of­ fered. “How come?" And his answer was giv­ en in crisp sentences that had in them the ring of a rifle. “When I came back my job was waiting for me. I had little interest in it. My job seemed to have moved away from me. I was gruff with the men. I was crabby at home. I had no use for church. I drank some and I smoked a great deal. Nothing suit­ ed me. My nose was out of joint. Then one day when things were at their worst for me, it occured to me that the fault was under my own hat. This way of thinking had been grow- on me but it came to a head that day. I stood myself up and asked what sort of man I would be if I continued-in this mean way. I did not like the picture. I cut out the smokes and the drink I told my comrades that I was done with that sort of thing and done for good. The old way had run over the dam. I did not like my job but I stuck it, though I had to kick myself every day. Things improved a bit in that line till one day I got a promotion. In a couple of years I was in charge of t. crew. I kept on going to church until one Sunday I was asked to take up the collection. Then they asked me to take a class of un­ manageable boys in the Sunday School and again I had to sweat. Now I have a little business of my own. Of course I have re­ lapses, but when those spells come I think of the old man I saw that day in * my im­ agination and I don’t like the sight. I’m stick­ ing it and by the help of God I’m going to see it through. My wife is waiting for me,” and the soldier clicked his heels together and was on his way. We could not but think as we returned to the office that it would do a whole lot of us a heap of good to stand our­ selves up, and to come to a conclusion about ourselves. Welfare begins where the winning of peace and prosperity must begin, in the mind of Jack Jones and Tom Smith. “Peace hath her victories no less renowned than war.” * * # * Let Us Not Get Panicky Things seem topsy turvev in Britain. Many of her best sons and daughters find themselves compelled to leave their native land to seek their welfare under broader skies and in clearer air. No one seems to know what to do next as the Empire seems dissolving under their very eyes. Western Europe appears a mass of confusion and misfortune. Russia threatens civilization with extinction. Things are still worse in Asia and Northern Africa. Australia is in the throes of something like a revolution. Farm prices are on the tobog­ gan it seems. Thousands of farmers have over­ bought themselves while their market for farm products looks to be vanishing. Little pigs that were selling for from six to eight dol­ lars are in come instances selling for from -fifty cents to one dollar. When prices were .-striking for the business stratosphere we warn­ ed our readers that things in a business way were not what they seemed. We make the same statement now. Business conditions are bettei* fundamentally, than they seem. We are- working towards a new normal. There are hun­ dreds of business men all over this part of the province who will prosper in the years to come. Thousands of farmers will continue to make money and to add to general well being. In a surprisingly short time the cool headed portion of our population will save the day. They have learned the wisdom in the remark of a United States statesman who told his countrymen that the only argument that avails •with an East wind is to put on one’s over­ coat. The men of this fine Dominion have adapted themselves to changing conditions be­ fore. They’ll do so again. Wre have the stout chin to take the hardest knocks of circum­ stances and we have the stuff and the strong hands that will see us through. Let Us avoid panic as we would cholera. » * « « The Bane and the Antidote In the old days, when stung by serpent or insect or weed, explorers immediately looked about the locality where they sustained their injury for some plant or animal that would furnish relief from their misfortune. There are still a great many good people who believe that the injury inflicted by a mad dog may be cured by the application of a hair from the offending animal. In all this there is an element of truth. There never was an evil brought on by the ingenuity of man that the bane there is an antidote and it is the obli­ gation of man to find that remedy. Scienti­ fic men discovered the atomic bomb that threatens the very existunce of the race. It is the solemn duty of those who unleashed the appalling energy of the atomic bomb to find the way of controlling that frightful a~ genev of destruction and of death. For the scientists who have thus brought new death into the world not to discover the means of controlling their instrument of death is for them to earn the everlasting detestation of the best men and women who have ever liv­ ed. They have flouted the Lord of Life and allied themselves with death. We await with interest the results of research in this sup­ remely important matter. * * * * Struck a Snag Negotiations for the admission of New­ foundland into the Dominion of Canada seem to have struck a snag. Quebec is anything but satisfied with conditions of union. Que­ bec insists that the provinces should have been consulted. There is dissatisfaction over the Labrador boundary. It is seen that the repre­ sentation of Newfoundland in the Dominion parliament is presenting difficulties. All in all, those in charge of the negotiations will be wise to make haste in the proposed union by proceeding slowly. If the Dominion gov­ ernment is disposed to take the bit in its teeth in this serious matter, trouble will be the re­ sult. The matter of provincial rights is any thing but a dead issue and may flare up at less than a minutes’s notice. * * * * One of Those Straws The defeat of the labor candidates in the Australian election in one of the controlling portions of that country is an indication that the tide is running against the Labour party. Men who toil with their hands are finding out the truth of Martin Luthers saying that there is no oppression so heavy and no ty­ ranny that cuts so deep as the domination of one peasant over another. It is being demon­ strated that nationalization of industry is not certain to bring national or individual pros­ perity. Any system that limits individual en­ terprise has in it the elements of its own des truclion. Progress and prosperity are not easily won. 4 # *X’ Holiday Versus Holy Day We have made a great mistake, in our way of treating the great days of the year. Our loss has been inestimable in our desecra­ tion of the Sabbath day. Little by little wt have made the Christian’s Sabbetli -a sort of half religious, half sporting occasion. We may as well own the corn. Our Thanksgining Day has become to be a day for sports and enter­ tainments instead of the day in which we give special thanks to Almighty God for His boun­ ty. Christmas is simply another holiday. Just now, in many localities, Memorial Day has come to be a half holiday, half business af­ fair that few treat with seriousness as the day when millions of our best and bravest gave their lives that freedom might not per­ ish from the earth. We are not pleading for long faces on any of those days. We are plea­ ding that men should give thought to the great facts for which these stand. Those of us who know anything of the United States on Christmas and Thanksgiving Day will know what we mean. People went to church on both of these days as a matter of duty and as a sincere expression of the fact that man is a spiritual being. New England States particu­ larly exemplify the immeasurable benefits that flow from recognizing that God is in His Heaven and not to be pushed about or sat­ isfied with perfunctory and casual recognition. . In this fine land we are drifting towards a somewhat frivilous way of thinking and ac­ knowledging The Most High. As we think so we are. Both the World Wars were the out­ come of light thinking. War is in men’s minds before it gets into their hands. Loose think­ ing about great things is the forerunner of the war drum. * * * * “Plain Devilment" Mr. Morley, presiding at the magistrate’s court the other day in Stratford, had’ this to say of some Hallowe’en pranks in the region adjourning. “It is plain devilment", were the words quoted as his description of the conduct of the participants in the unruly conduct. It is well known that public opinion is running strongly against this sort of rowdyism or of rowdyism of any sort. Let it be known and understood by everyone that lawlessness is lawlessness whether practiced on Hallowe’en or on any other occasion. This sort of thing simply can not be condoned on the excuse of the exuberance of youth or on any other ac­ count. “I have some discretionary power in such matters”, one constable is quoted as say­ ing. The reply is that officers and magist­ rates and judges are expected and required to enforce the law impartially and fearlessly. Laws are to be respected and no law is re­ spected unless it is enforced. Hence the call for the stiffening of the backbones of our people generally. Crime grows by condoning. Lawlessness, when passed over, soon drifts into anarchy and anarchy is inevitably follow­ ed by ruin. All Canadians must get aftei’ this situation. We are glad to see our county mag­ istrate taking this matter seriously, •» -x- * -x And still the days are shortening and the coal pile is lowering accordingly. * * * -X- Those who slaughter1 their newborn pigs in haste are almost sure to repent in leisure. It is astonishing how many of our middle- aged folk are suffering from some sort of «TIMES» Go By --——“W 50 YEARS AGO Mr. F. Wood has purchased the Exeter packing house from Mr. Chas. Snell, Mr. Wood has a large experience in this line. On Wednesday night of last week a thief broke into the school house of S.S, 3, Stephen, and stole an overcoat belinging to R. N. Creech, the teacher. On Monday night last some un­ known party entered the premises of Mr. ■ - ... nearly on the line. The hockey team for ing season was reorganized in the Town Hall Monday evening. The following officers were elected: pres., N. D. Hurdon; vice-pres.,' Jos. Senior; captain, R, C. C. Tremaine; trees., H. E. Paul; sec., B. Gldley. The Ailsa Craig Banner, which was founded by J. W. Hey and conducted by him for the past several years, has been purchased by Geo. H. Newton, of Port Perry. Thos. Hartnoil all the clothes and stole contained the com- 25 YEARS AGO On Tuesday of last week there was a break-down in the engine that hauls the train from the north. The freight engine was us­ ed to take the train to London. This year three of the Junior Farmers Improvement Ass. of Hur­ on County held Plowing competi­ tions. They were Wingham, Exeter and Howick. The Exeter competi­ tion was in stubble. Mr. Jas. Mc-< Lean, of Richmond Hill, was the judge. The standing of the Exeter boys was as follows: Oliver Row- cliffe, Harold Jeffrey,- Earl Shap- ton, Victor Jeffrey, Milton Luther. Alvin - ~ - On cliffe street wagon, lie was run into by Dr. Graham’s auto. The ear struck the horse and carried it a short dis­ tance. Th0 shafts of the wagon and part of the harness were brok­ en and the horse slightly bruised. About 200 car loads of celery have been shipped from Thedford! this fall. 15 YEARS AGO Messrs. Gerald Godbolt, of Cent­ ralia, Howard Hyde, of Kippen and Frank Strange, of Exeter are ■candidates for the Boys' Parlia­ment of Ontario which mefets in Toronto during Christmas week. Rev. E. L. Vivian, rector of the Trivitt Memorial Church announc­ ed on Sunday that he was sever­ ing his connection gregation had been Hunt, of ford. At the Exeter Lodge of Oddfellows held on Tuesday evening representa­ tives of the Encampment for this district headed by D.D.G. Patriarch Bro. Legg, of London, and offici- ers from Kerwood and Parkhill were present in an effort to re­ vive the Encampment Branch in Exeter, It was decided to hold the matter over for a time. Remembrance Day was fittingly observed in Exeter on Friday. The day was proclaimed a public holi­ day, In the morning a public ser­ vice was held in the Trivitt Mem­ orial church to .which the mem­ bers of the Exeter Branch of the Canadian Legion paraded in a body under the command of Major G.< S, Atkinson. At the conclusion of the service the members of the Legion together with numerous citizens assembled at the cenotaph where a very impressive memorial service was carried out. The mem­ bers of the Legion held a Memor­ ial service at the Hurondale ceno­ taph in the morning. An enthusiastic hockey meeting was held in the Ford garage Mon­ day evening. The officers elected are as follows; pres,, J. A. Tra- quair; vice-pres., Sandy sec., Geo. Tracy; execeutive mittee, Clare Pickard and F. Boyle. with the con- and that an exchange made with the Rev. -Mr. St. Johns Church, Brant- regular meeting of the Canada Temperance Act In Force for Huron, Perth Members of the legal profession and law enforcement officers have been advised of an announcement by W. B. Common, K.C., of the Ontario Attorney General’s depart­ ment that only the Canada* Tempi erance Perth, "It now,” "For months we have been arguing with the police and the magistrates over the .question of whether the Canada Temperance Act or the Liquor Control Act was in effect in Perth County. It will certainly clear up any future misunderstand­ ings.” (At the last session of the On- trio Legislature an amendment to the liquor licensing laws was pass­ ed by which C.T.A. territories ,were excluded from the operation of On­ tario laws.) i The change in the status of the liquor laws in Perth County will not affect Stratford. This city comes under the Liquor Control Act, Stratford citizens voted for repeal of the C.T.A. over 30 years ago. "Understanding” Existed Some months ago when the C. T. A.-L. O. A. question \was in the foreground in magistrate’s court circles an .“understanding" only existed whereby liquor charges were laid under both the Canada Temperance Act and the L.C.A. l Act is now in effect in Huron and Peel counties, certainly clarifies matters one Stratford lawyer said. ' FREE AIR ».. ......................................t Howdy Folks! Sandy and Lizzie were strolling along on of the city streets look­ ing for a picture show, At last they came to one over the entrance of which was a large placard: ‘‘The Women Always Pays”. "We’ll go in here,” said Sandy. Little Willie (to cat purring son- tentedly on hearth): “Well, kitty, if you want to park here turn off your engine.” «--O—~ But when you have to park by the roadside with a blown out tire you won’t feel content. There is only one way to prevent tire trou­ ble and that is to check them over regularly and replace tires when necessary. When that is necessary may we suggest you buy Fisk tires. We have a good stock always on hand. South End Service Station RUSS AND CHUCK SNELL Exeter Phone 328 Elliot; i com- M. Pym, Carman Doupe. Monday while Mr. E. was driving south on with. W, J. Statham’s he was Row- Main bread 10 YEARS AGO Armistice Day, Thursday, observed as the nforning a public service was held in James Street United church The members of the Legion head­ ed by the Exeter band paraded to the church. At the conclusion of the service the meeting adjourned to the cenotaph where a short’ memorial service was conducted by the Legion under the leadership of W. E. Middleton. Mr. and Mrs. Harper with a view to catering to dinner parties and bridge parties have enlarged and the way room. Lois Hunter, and Mrs. Gordon Hunter, suffered was a public holiday. In a public service improved the dining room of Central Hotel. A large arch- lias been cut into a front i daughter of Mr. a shaking up and other’ injuries Monday evening when a bicycle she was riding came in collision with another bicycle riden by Robert Turnbull. The accident hap­ pened at a street corner during a drizzling rain and was attributed to poor visibility. Lois was found to be suffering from a ruptured blood vessel behind the eye and a slight concussion. Messrs. Ed. Anderson, Wm. Snell and Wm. Northcott Jr., were in the Bruce Peninsula for several days on a deer hunt. Reeve W. D, Sanders, of town; Reeve Geo. Westcott, of Usborne; Reeve Chester Mawliinney and Deputy Reeve Edward Lamport, of Stephen, are in Goderich this week attending County Council. A training school for Sunday School teachers and leaders in young people’s work is being con-? ducted this week in Crediton Unit­ ed church under the direction of the Stephen, Exeter and Usborne Religious Educational Council. The director of the school is Rev. D. J. Gladman and the dean is Rev. J. B. Moore. ( "Your neighbors are honest. I hope?” someone asked the old Negro. Yassir, dey is.” "But you keep that loaded shot­ gun near your hen coop.” ■ "Dat’s to keep ’em honest!” Backache lay Warn Of Kidney Disorder Dull, aching pains in the back may be a warning of kidney dis­ orders. Don’t neglect these pains. Doan’s Kidney Pills stimulate the action of the kidneys, help to elimi­ nate the wastes which may be the cause of backache and minor urinary and bladder ailments. Thus Doan’s Kidney Pills help the. kidneys to clear the body of impurities. Do as thousands of other Cana­ dians have dope. When troubled with backache, take Doan’s Kidney Pills. On sale at all drug counters. v The T. 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