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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1949-03-24, Page 2Page 2 THE T1MES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 24, 1949 Cxeter borate Times Established 1873 Amalgamated November 1921 Advocate Established 1881 Published Each Thursday Morning at Exeter, Ontario An Independent Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of the Village of Exeter and District Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa Member of the Canadian Week|y Newspaper Association Member of the Ontario-Quebec Diyisipp of the QWNA Member of the Audit Bureau of Circulation Paid-In-Advance Circulation As Of September 30, 1948 — 2,276 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Canada, in advance, $2.50 a year .United States, in advance, $3.00 Single Copies 6 Cents Each J. Melvin Southcott - Publishers Robert Southcott THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 24, 1949 A Die Hai*d Kick Many wonder why the British voters are so decisive in keei>ing Mr. Churchill out of office. The explanation is that the voters have set their f$ces hard and fast, not against Mr. Churchill but against the old party with which he has associated himself. For years this old party lived in castles whence they emerged to oppress the toilers. Later, when the sword and spear no longer controlled the people of the old land, the successors of the old oppressive barons got possession of the land and ex­ tracted a heavy toll from the peasants who dared scarcely to look at their oppressors as they passed proudly by. Still later they formed themselves into an arrogant aris­ tocracy that begrudged the common man the privilege of breathing a common air with them. That old arrogance has scarce­ ly died out. The last powers are still exist­ ent and with these powers Mr. Churchill is suspected of being in alliance. The peo­ ple simply will not have it. Like the ill starred aristocracy of France, the British aristocracy forgets nothing and learns no­ thing. Mr. Churchill is a genuine democrat but he has to pay the price of being in bad company, as the British regard the situation. The British treatment of Mr. Churchill is a syintom. It indicates that the electors are tired of the old arrogance in which a certain class regarded itself as superior to other citizens. The change is a subtle one. Just now the manufacturers seem to think that they have the privilege of holding up prices, just as in Canada the merchant class assumes that it has a right to charge all the market will stand. The best members of the old aristocratic party held themselves responsible for rendering service to the community. They realized that their leisure and wealth were theirs as a trust that must be discharged for the public good. It was the aristocrat wlfo re­ garded his wealth and his possessions as a privilege, who was the enemy of his class and of his nation. Just now, as in Britain so in Canada, it is the man with position and wealth who so uses his ^prosperity to make it harder for others who is hindering progress. Little by little the people are growing tired of what is going on. Surely the leaders in the commonwealth will see their folly and will turn to service and see that the day is past when greed is the handmaid of success. ❖ * * * It Cannot Be Right There is something rotten in our* mod­ ern way of living when one man is able to cause hundreds of men who are willing to work to lay down their tools and to pass weeks in misery for themselves and their families. Surely there is some other" way or method of adjusting differences between classes than the use of the big stick. As it is, it looks as if as soon as one strike is settled the parties thereto immediately set their faces to preparing for another strike. It is a pity that men elect to office a class of leaders whose aim is to keep them in a condition of unrest. In this way there has grown up in our democratic countries a class who presume to do the thinking for the rest of us while the common people do the working and the paying. Men who know something of hardwork arc elected to office but straightway forget the pur­ pose for which they were chosen. The cure for this condition will be long in coming but when it comes it will be through the agencies of the press and of the home and the school and the church. # $ * * Police And Fire Changes Changes are contemplated in the police and* fire departments of the portions of the province outside the larger town and cities. These changes are not to be made in an annoying spirit or method, but entirely in the way of making what is good better. Fortunately for Exeter we have a high de­ gree of efficiency in both our police and fire departments. We have no riots. We are free from drunkenness and rowdy be­ haviour generally. When mischief gives a hint that it is on the way, it is given an efficient treatment and dhat is all there is to it. Citizens and police work well to­ gether. What is sought for by the govern­ ment is that the police foyce of the pro­ vince should be a unit that can and will work together in an emergency. We hope to sec the day when our police will be given a term each season under the best police officers to be found anywhere in order that they may be brought up to date and familiarized with the best methods in their important work. The same may be said of the firemen. We have had occasion to mention from time to time that our fire department is an unusually efficient body. Our fire fighters have shown their stuff and their training every time the siren sounds. The village council, very properly, deals generously with the fire department in enabling the department to purchase what equipment is needed. Regulations have been made for the inspection of pub­ lic buildings, such as the arena in particu­ lar, to safeguard against all fire hazards. Indeed every home should have some sort of fire drill from time to time in order that each member may be familiar with the proper practice in case of an emer­ gency. Good luck at fire, depends on good management. Occupation Surprise was expressed bv some when the Toronto doctor told the world that men over fifty years of age should leave the shovelling of snowy sidewalks to others. We are not in favour of any such teaching though there seems to be need far it in some, cases. If a man has beqn idle and has not kept his muscles in trim, the snow shovel may be his enemy. It is not the age of fifty that is to be considered. It is what the man has been doing up to that year that really counts. In any case, the matter of occupation for all people is an affair of real concern. By occupation is mean pro­ ductive activity. There is nothing more bor­ ing than being amused or seeking to be amused. There is no occasion here for discuss­ ing the value of productive occupations as a curative agent, suffice it to say that many a person who has been below par for a considerable length of time has felt himself much stronger and happier when he-has” taken to some useful work that he really believes is worth doing and that must be done and done with a vim. Over and over again we have seen mem go to pieces when they retire from their usual work. For some time past we have over­ done the recreational and entertaing ideas. We have cut the nerve of high vitality in our young people by so doing. We have closed the gates of happiness against them by so doing. Many old people have been condemned to years of misery by giving themselves to mere recreational activity. The Square Deal Essential An indispensable condition of the hap­ py working of the union^of Newfoundland with Canada is that everything in the line of government should be on the principle of the square deal. If all that we have heard of the history of the colony ap­ proaches a correct statement of her ex­ perience, Newfoundland has suffered a way of carrying on that has been anything but square. While there have been many of her rulers who have been upright and fair deal­ ing, there have been far too many who have been anything but competent or fair- minded. All that sort of thing must be swept away never to have a chance to re­ turn. For one thing, there must be a clean bench. Every magistrate and judge is re­ quired to be a man who knows the law and who sees that the law is administered with­ out fear or favour. Further, from the very first, it should be seen that the constabu­ lary is of the right sort. The crown officers must be men who know no favourites. Every citizen must find easy access to the law officers. Federal government and the government of the island province alike have no alternative but to go the limit in the way of a genuinely democratic adminis­ tration of affairs. Every citizen must real­ ize that whoever he is he is entitled to, and may command and demand fair treat­ ment. Already the exploiter is preparing his snares. But lie should already under­ stand that the law is looking for a smooth place on its boot. The exploiter is well aware of the possibilities of the new pro­ vince and will be quick to take advantage thereof. The law must be one step ahead of him and his followers. Note and Comment Exeter has growing pains and we might do well to diagnose them and make careful preparation for the future.* * ifc * Spring entered this village on Monday garbed in toe rubbers and a light overcoat. Could be, though, he is still wearing his red flannels . * « Barrow. in the Jacksonville Times-Union «TIMES» Go By jl—. , .,, !■——,__ ■ —-ffi 50 YEARS AGO (The Exeter Advocate 1889) Mr. George Easterbrook left ■Monday for Burlington, where he will be engaged at the masoning business. Miss Lizzie Hawkin, of Kin­ cardine, spent a few days in Exeter last week, the guest of Miss Annie Sanders. Mr. Robert Pickard last week purchased from Mr. Joseph Davis a portion of the land north of his store on which is now situated Mr. Louis Day’s butcher shop. The property was purchased for $600. Mr. Sam Grigg, ex-hotellceep- er of London, will preach in James >St. .Church next Sabbath morning and evening, in the ab­ sence of the pastor, Rev. Dr. Willoughby. Mr. Wesley Sanders, who has been engaged as tailor with Mr. B. Knight, has accepted a posit­ ion with Mr. Pope at Hensail. 15 YEARS AGO (The Times-Advocate 1934) Mr. Leon V, Treble, of Toron­ to, son of Mr. Ed. Treble, of town, has. been appointed art' director for Brigden’s Limited. Leon learned the printing trade with the Exeter Times and after going to Toronto took up com­ mercial art and has made a splendid success. Mr. Howard Hunter of Guelph spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Hunter. r, Leavitt’s Theatre, which has been closed for the winter will re-open on M'onday next. ’ .. Reeve William Sweitzer, spejit Friday in Goderich on business- Shipka news. .3%on Guaranteed Trust Certificates ISSUED for any amount.... for a term of five years.,.. guaranteed both as to principal and interest.... Interest cheques mailed to reach holders on due date, or, at holder’s option, may be allowed to accumulate at compound interest, An ideal investment for individuals, com­ panies; authorized by law for cemetery boards, executors and other trustees, THE STERLING TRUSTS CORPORATION 372 Bay Street, Toronto 1 38 years in Business BEAD OR ALIVE! We will pay for old, disabled or dead COWS $4.00 ea. — HORSES $4.00 ea. HOGS $ 1.00 per cwt.. All according to size and condition Phone, COLLECT, for prompt, courteous service Phones:EXETER 287 ' INGERSOLL 21 25 YEARS AGO (The Exeter Times 1924) Messrs. Thomas and Harry Coates and Verne Pincombe re­ turned home Saturday, after spending some time in Detroit. Mr. Wes. Simm-ons, who left a few weeks ago for Fillmore, Saskatchewan, to settle his business* affairs there, returned t0 Exeter again on Monday and will resume his business, which he recently purchased from Mr. D. Russell. Mr. William Northcott has installed a radio. Mayor W. J. Heaman was in Clinton on Friday last. Mr. Benson Tuckey has secur­ ed a position with the Rayleigh Drug Company of London, and lias left for that city. IO YEARS AGO (The Times-Advocate 1939) Miss Hazel Elliott, of the Kitcliener-Waterloo Hospital spent the week-end with her ’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sandy; Elliott. Messrs. P. 'Mclsaac <and T. H. Hoffman, of Dashwood, have purchased the funer.al stock and , equipment of the late Daniel Mclsaac in Crediton. A meeting was held in the Town Hall recently, to consider plans for the taking of the Exe­ ter school children to London on Wednesday, June 7, on the oc­ casion of the visit of the King and Queen to that city. Thames Road School is closed by order of the Medical Health Officer, for two weeks on ac­ count of an outbreak of Scarlet Fever. Miss Annie Oox lias returned home from London and has tak­ en a .position at Grieve’s Sand­ wich Shoppe. News of Interest to Huron County Farmers by W. V. Roy Perhaps last week should be called Hog Producers’ Week for the county, as no less than three meetings were lield. About 150 farmers availed themselves of .the opportunity to tour the Whyte Packing Plant at Strat­ ford. Over fifty farmers turned out on Friday afternoon to hear the different methods of feeding and handling hogs discussed in the Agricultural Board Room, in Clinton. The County Hog Producers are now headed by Orval Taylor of Belgrave as chairman of the county committee, and William Young, R.R. 1, Blyth, as the secretary-treasurer. The field day committee has been successful in securing as guest speaker for our annual field day, the American ambas­ sador to Canada, Mr. Steinhardt. -Tliig big event will be held in Goderich on Jttne 15 and should be of an international nature this year, as ■representatives of the international Federation of Agriculture. Producers are also expected to be in attendance. This I believe will be the first time that a foreign ambassador has ever visited. Huron County. Barrie Bremmer, Brussels, t R* R. 2, has been appointed county projectionist to succeed 'W. V. Roy, the appointment to take effect April 1. County forums held a rally in the auditorium of the Seaforth Collegiate on Friday, March 18, with Robert McMillan, of Sea­ forth acting as chairman. Clare Burt, provincial secretary, gave an inspiring talk on forums and folk schools. The audience en­ joyed a concert provided by for­ um people and witnessed the feature film produced in Huron County, ,“The Books Drive On”, which was followed by a lunch and.social get-together. The broadcast on* income tax returns proved to be the most popular broadcast of the season. Forum think farmers should file income tax returns, whether they are taxable or hot, and eight to one of those Opposed feel that farmers should keep records in any event. The annual meeting of the Ontario Hog Producers will be held in the King Edward Hotel, Toronto* on March 29 and 30, and the Ontario Beef Producers Association, Will hold their Annual Meeting in the Royal York Hotel, Toronto, on Friday, March 25. May I suggest that you invite your local newspaper editor to your film showing in the next series, when the film “The Home Town Paper” will h e shown. , Be- guided by the WANT ADS In the Times-Advocate. Exeter Wolf Cubs..... Several years ago *in mid­ winter at Niagara Falls, a man, bis wife and a boy of seventeen were walking across an ice bridge formed over the running water. Suddenly it began t o •crack and break up. They found themselves on separate floes be­ ing carried down stream to­ wards those awful rapids. From a bridge 160 feet above the water men lowered ropes for .the people to grasp. But as the ropes had no loops ahd the people did not know how io tie knots they were unable to save themselves. What would you have done had yon been there? The only thing is to Be Prepared; to do what is expected of you. Every Cub must be able to tie knots properly. This is just one of the many useful things that We learn at our Cub meetings, iSo boys let’s plan to attend the Wednesday night meetings reg­ ularly and learn how to become better citizens. Don’t forget the paper drive on Saturday, March 26, and be on hand early to help the Scouts. Remember to do a good .turn to someone every day. We want to welcome David Grant ,our new member, to .the pack, and we are looking for­ ward to more new members. After getting them off to a fast start with Roe Vita Food Chick Starter, switch at the seventh week to Roe Vita-Grow Growing Mash* Made fresh daily, these profit-making feeds are produced in Western Ontario especially for Western Ontario chicks and pullets. Both of these Roe Feeds have what it takes to build big frames, sound flesh, healthy internal organs * * * this means bigger profits for you later. One season Will prove that it pays to Use Roe Feeds. See your Roe Feed dealer. Spring Grassos, rich’ tri proteins and vitamins are harvested at their nutrition peak, dehydrated In minutes, then added lb all Roe Vita- mixed Feeds * . « a “green gold0 diet bonus for poultry, livestock. __ RF9-3 ROE FARMS MILLING GO., ATWOOD, ONT.