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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1947-12-18, Page 2Page 2 THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 18th, 1947 Times established 1873; Advocate established 1881 # amalgamated November 1S24 PUBLISHED EACH THURSDAY MORNING AT EXETER, ONTARIO am 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 411 Advertising Copy Must be in Our Hands Not Eater Than Noon on Tuesdays SUBSCRIPTION RATE $2,00 a year, in advance; six months. $1.00 three months 60c I. M. SOUTHCOTT • * PUBUSHER THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1947 The Way Things Are Ont there in the Northland of Ontario the law of the land is administered with fairness and judgment and care. Word had just come of what is known as the “flying magistrate of the north”. This officer of the crown visits many of his distant offices by airplane. He tells of his adventures and our hearts beat stronger as we. learn that justice is done in distant and difficult to reach parts. There is no respecting of persons. The man a thousand miles from the nation’s capital receives the same fair deal as the man under the shadow of the parliament buildings. The man in those far-away regions who takes the law into his own hands is treated in precisely the same way as the man on Main Street in Exeter. But this flying magistrate is more than official, He is a friend of every one of his widely scattered fellow citizens. He guards the health of his fellow Canadians and does all that can be done to promote their welfare. We like this. Magis­ trates are not granite statutes with icicles for eyes and ice water for blood. They administer the law impartially listening meanwhile to the call of the deep law of our common humanity. *•«•** One of Those Straws In one of our big cities the school child­ ren have taken street crossing into their own hands, as far as children are concerned. These youngsters have formed a court before which children who violate the street crossing regu­ lations may be brought for rebuke and some other penalties the children can enforce. The co-operation of parents is sought with good results following. This thing of self government is to be encouraged. * * * * Some Straight Talk Professor Steckly gave the farmers whom he addressed a few days ago some straight talk that all and singular will do well to heed. If his talk is not heeded farmers are bound to lose. First he told the farmers that they must produce their own feed for their farm stock and not allow themselves to be depend­ ent upon feed grown by other farmers two or th?ee thousand miles away. This advice is sound and pactical in every way. Dodging this way of carrying on is sure to lead to trouble. Next, he told the farmers to avoid fads and the chasing about aftei’ new varieties of one thing and another. Those of us who have ob­ served farm life for sixty years know how sound the professor’s advice is. Farmers who bought their farms and paid for them, who have stayed on them for two or three genera­ tions and who have made permanent improve­ ments on the farms, have done this very thing. They are happy and doing well for churches and schools and roads. * * * * Cracking Down K Over there in Britain the powers that believe that the Bible is correct in stating: “He who does not work, shall not eat”. But the government is putting it this -way: ‘‘He who eats must work.” And John Bull means it. If a man is a noble lord he will find himself dir­ ected towards a work bench, an office or a spade and shovel. He is finding that he simply must get some productive occupation and real­ ly work at it. So far, some of the sporting gentry and some of the blackmarketers and 'Others like human drones and lounge lizards have managed to keep out of jail, but that is where they soon will be finding themselves. Every man over there is expected to have an aim in life and to step lively in pursuit of that aim. If any Briton has not an urge for useful­ ness in his own breats, society is going to com­ pel him to act as if he had. Here is the slo­ gan once more: “He who eats must work”. “Must” in this connection does not mean maybe. An Old Characteristic It has been true of Britain for centuries that she never is so sure to rise as when she has been knocked down. Her enemies were very sure that she was down economically. While there is no room for boasting, Britain is proving her quality once more. That ar­ rangement with Russia whereby she is getting feed grains from Russia and timber in exchange for machinery and such products is proof that her business men are alert and capable. We are not in a position to know all that has gone On in this deal and we are pretty sure that Britain is now getting into a position in which she will be able to feed her live stock. This in turn will mean more butter and eggs and meat and poultry products. In other words, England is taking a long step on the way to .selfsuf:” '-'nwy. What will by think of the nn tions who thought she was in a bad way com­ mercially and believed the occasion opportune for squeezing the last penny from her already scarce dollars? Britain is endowed not only with foresight but with long memory. In Cana­ da this hour we have some tall thinking and some lively stepping to do, Britain’s whole economy, agriculturally as well as in other re­ spects, is undergoing a radical change. # * * * A Fine Incident Red blooded men hold their heads .higher as they recall the incident of Canon Turner. This clergyman, at the age of twenty-one, set his life apart for taking the best of our Anglo Saxon religion and civilization to the Eskimos within the Arctic circle. Here he and his brave wife laboured without limit for the charges to whose welfare he had dedicated his life. There was no uoise, no flaunting of banners, no pub­ licity for him as he simply did his part. Acci­ dentally he shot himself. All the world regret­ ted the sad mishap and the resources of the Dominion were set to the work of bringing him to the place where skill, attention and af­ fection vied with each other for his recovery. Recovery was not to be and the bravest spir­ it was breathed away to that better country where the tree of life gives its fruits for the healing of the nation. Brave clergyman! Brave rescuers! Brave attendents! We feel better knowing that such as you have lived and served. « * •sc- Just a Hint Some changes have been made in the laws that sometimes are winked at during the holi­ day season. The changes have been made in the way of severity and stricter enforcement. We simply give the hint so that some people may be altogether on their guard. Law enforce­ ment has been more apparent lately. Some folks may not like the new way of doing things but the way is here and may prove the way of sorrow for the unwary. Like Hallowe’en there is no exemption for holidays as far as law enforcement is concerned. A wink is as good as a nod to a blind horse. * « •» What is Needed Word comes that research people of one class oi’ nother have discovered an alfalfa plant that is frost resisting. Farmers are only too well aware of the difficulty of getting a good catch of alfalfa. They know, too, what fine feed it makes foi’ every animal on the farm. They have learned from bitter disap­ pointing experience what frost can do to the long tap root that goes deeply into the soil to bring up soil food that could be got at in no other ordinary agricultural practice. The new plant is described as having a running root stem similar to that of the perennial sow thistle or twitch grass. Should frost break this root stalk the separate parts of the stalk start up new plants and the farmer whistles a mer­ ry tune. Interesting Times It is good to be alive these days. There is no monotony about things. Everything is in a stir. There is the milk situation for one thing, a situation thzat effects every mother’s son of us. There is the fuss about the price of wheat. All who eat bread are concerned in this affair. Those of us who are fortunate enough to have one penny to chum it with another are curious to know why the amount of our dollars is so out of proportion gener­ ally to the necessities that nimble, dollar is able to purchase. All manner of boards are clamouring to secure our yens and doubloons and rubles. The big wigs of the government are headachy over the whole mess. No one can afford to be a, mere onlooker while things generally are being tossed about. Each one must plod right along managing his own con­ cern . * * * * Note and Comment Santa is sticking to the reindeers. * * * * Drive dull care away and enjoy Christinas to the very limit. * * * * What about that dramatic club we heard something about ? * * * “When Adam delved and Eve span, Who was then the gentleman?” * #«•* What a pity that Mr.Molatov does not laugh at himself once in a while. * *** A. man’s house is his castle only so long as he devotes that house to lawful purposes. * * * * Christinas would not be Christmas were it not for the fun of those school concerts. * * * * It is a good thing that those strikes in France and Italy are quieting down. We know who agitated for them. * * * 41- Let us give all the time we can spare to the open air rink. Dad may find the skates» a little awkward for a time or two but he’ll be up to his old capers after a trial or so. He, can still handle a hockey stick. Why not start up an advanced class in that sport? * * * # We heard of an official who was listening to the plea of the farmers of Old Ontario, making the statement that the government soon was to make regulations that would meet the needs of every farmer in the Dominion, We await with interest the coming of that law. It will be, a great day when frost and pest and storm and greedy men no longer take their toll of the men who grow our crops. We’ll move to the farm, every one of us, as Edenie con­ ditions return. ----—------------—-------—----- - As the “TIMES” Go By ■---------------------------------------------------Il SO YEARS AGO The old station hotel property owned by Messrs. Carling Bros, has been purchased by Mr. John Mit­ chell. A load of the Exeter Council of Royal Templars drove to Kippen recently to attend an open meet­ ing and for the purpose of re­ organizing a new Council in that place. Mr. Thos. Russell and Son, of Usborne, captured second prize for a pair of export cattle over 1200 pounds in weight at the Guelph Fat Stock Show last week. Mr, Gladman, of Peterborough, has accepted a position in the law office of Messrs. Elliot and Elliot. The anniversary services of the James Street Methodist Church were held on Sunday last, The Rev, Stephen Bond, President of the London Conference, of Seaforth, occupied the pulpit both morning and evening and preached two very deep, eloquent and impressive ser­ mons to large congregations. The following evening the usual anni­ versary tea was served. Rev. Dr. Williughby was chairman for a short program, The choir furnished the music. The Grand Trunk Railway man­ agement commenced Monday to change the heating system of their coaches from the old stove to steam. IO YEARS AGO The Arena was open for skating Monday evening for the first time this season. There was a good at­ tendance. The Bray Chick Hatchery have rented, the building north of the Town Hall now occupied by Mr. J, Campbell as an implement shop, and will have the place fixed up for then* baby chick business. Mr. Campbell has secured part of Mr. T, Baker's building for his imple­ ment business. A severe snow storm visited Western Ontario the latter part of last week. On Thursday and Friday the country roads were closed to motor traffic. Snow plows kept the highways open. The Exeter Concert Band, under the leadership of Mr. Ted Walper, gave a splendid concert in Leavitt's Theatre Sunday evening following the church services. A piano solo was played by Stanley Smith. The entire proceeds of the evening were turned over to the Christmas Cheer Fund, “George looks worried today. What’s wrong with him?” “Oh, he’s been contesting his wife’s will.’’ His wife’s will? 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Inhale the steaming medi­ cated vapors. Feel them soothe ffl nagging bronchial irritation! Jp 25 YEARS AGO While Mr. Frank Taylor was running a shaper at the Ross-Tay­ lor planing mill on Tuesday after­ noon, in some manner his hand came in contact with the knives and as a result he lost part of the ring finger of his right hand. Tht ‘Stand Bys’’, a class of boys of the Main St. Sunday School had a very enjoyable outing on Satur­ day last at the home of their tea­ cher, Mr. Chas. Aidworth, of Sex­ smith. They enjoyed a hunt and also visited the large hole in Hay township. The home of Mr. W. C. Pearce, on the second concession of Hay, narrowly escaped being destroyed by fire on Tuesday evening last. The fire which originated in the cellar had gained considerable headway before noticed but by the heroic efforts of the family and neighbours it was soon got under control. Several of the foreign delegates to the World’s Temperance conven­ tion visited Exeter on Friday last on their tour of Western Ontar­ io getting information first hand of the success of the prohibition movement in Ontario. In the after­ noon a conference was held in the James St. Methodist. church. Mr.- W. D. Sanders spoke on the man­ ner of law enforcement. The ladies of James St. Church served a ban­ quet in the basement of the church about 200 sitting down to the tables. Mr. Andrew Hicks, M.P.P., acted as toastmaster. At the con­ clusion of the banquet a mass meeting was held in the auditor­ ium and there was a large number present. Mr. Hicks was chairman. The 'South Huron Choral Society went,to Clinton on Thursday even­ ing last and sang Handel’s* “Mes­ siah”. They were greeted with a Targe audience. 15 YEARS AGO A reception was held in the Trivftt Parish Hall on Thursday evening last for the new rector. Rev. M. A. Hunt and Mrs. Hunt. Over one hundred persons were present. A short service was con­ ducted by the rector followed by a program of music and song with Mr. EL J. Wethey acting as chair­ man. The Public Utilities Commission of Exeter were successful in win­ ning first prize in connection with a hydro lamp window dressing contest that was held recently. The executive of the Town Hockey League met in Harness' Barber Shop on Tuesday evening and picked the four teams 'to com­ prise the league for the coming winter. It was decided to call the teams, Fords, Plymouths, Chevro­ lets and the School. The concert given in the Exeter Opera House on Wednesday even­ ing of last week by 'the Huronia Male Concert Co., drew a capacity house. The concert was sponsored by the relief committee of the Exeter Chamber of Commerce and the Huronia Concert Co., under the leadership of Mr. W. R. GouldfUg, A.T.C.M., donated their services. During intermission a number of young ladies sold bags of candy. Following the concert the artists were entertained by the members of the relief committee. This section has been experien­ cing a sold snap for several days and the mercury has clipped below the zero mark on a couple of oc­ casions. The manager of the Exe­ ter Skating Rink has a fine sheet of ice and the rink opened to the public Wednesday evening. The Boy Scouts o£ Hxeter have organized their first patrol calling it the “Lightening Flashes”. The badge will be a yellow1 streak of lightning on a black background, pardon Sanders was elects fienrot- ar.d V/rn’Ca May l return. has been somewhat reduced by modified ration­ ing and voluntary savings. The Commission appreciates the effort of all consumed; in this con­ nection. But results are still short of being enough. Electricity costs so little in this province that people have long been accustomed to using it lavishly. For example, your porch light left burning when not needed is wasting electricity. Ask yourself honestly: are you doing all you can to help relieve this situation? Electricity is precious! Ooa’t waste it! Saw. it! 00 YOUR m TO KEEP PAY ENVELOPES FULL Continuing deficiency still forces some industries to get along on substantially less power than is re­ quired for peak production and full employment. THE HYDRO-ELECTRIC POWER COMMISSION OF ONTARIO Christmas Suggestion . . . A Subscription to THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE SIMPLE — EASY Just give us the name and address of the recipient * . . we’ll do the rest, including the sending of a suitable gift card with the name of the sender.