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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1954-05-06, Page 2Paere 2 THE nMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MAY S, WSU This Journal shaft always fight far progress, reform and public welfare, never be afraid to attack wrong, never belong to any political party, never be satisfied with merely print­ ing news THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 5, 1954 It has been said that God could not be everywhere ... so He made Mothers. And next Sunday . . , on her own special day <, . . frozn the humblest cottage to the great­ est cathedral . . . honor is paid to the Mo­ thers of the world. So we try ... in a few inadequate words ... to express all the things that Mo­ ther means to us . . . and it is only the magic of a Mother’s Love that can understand, what we mean when we say simply but sin­ cerely: “My Mom . . . There is nobody in the world like her." —Anonymous NATIONAL HOSPITAL DAY As the Go By Huron Hospital adept at luring or corruption sheckles from TIMES" Easy Lesson In Selling Tribute The re-opening of Trivitt Memorial Church is a tribute to the energy of its rec­ tor, Rev, N. D. Knox, and his 75-family con­ gregation. The beautiful English church dates back 65 years when two of the community's ear­ liest settlers, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Trivitt, donated it as a gift to succeeding genera­ tions. They patterned the structure of the church to the famous cathedral in Exeter, England, Since all persons of the town and area are proud of the beautiful Trivitt church on Main Street, they will be happy to see the building open and in use again. The parishioners of the church have much redecoration and renovation to do but their efforts will be rewarding. Good Sports There will probably be some cynics who will snicker at those Dashwood ladies who are active in the new minor sports program for boys in the police village. We’ll wager, however, that the ladies will make those critics wipe away their snickers. Although ladies don’t often become in­ volved in these programs, there have been several who have been outstandingly suc­ cessful. One lady in the martimes coached and managed a championship minor hockey team for several years. Winnipeg ladies were instrumental in bringing their Pee Wee Hoc­ key team to Goderich for Young Canada Week. Hundreds of other mothers may not hold offices in minor athletic associations but they exert themselves to help the small fry play the game. They mend stockings, wash sweaters and equipment, get early meals and lunches, and do a host of other things for their sports-minded sons. The Dashwood ladies deserve an extra pat on the back for their interest in seeing that their children have the opportunity to play the game. Contrast In sharp contrast to the large number interested in the Dashwood Minor Athletic Association is the dirth of Exeter persons interested in a similar program for the town. At a special public meeting of the Ex­ eter Minor Athletic Association the other day, only three persons attended besides the officials. It certainly is difficult to operate a suc­ cessful sports program with this type of sup­ port. Asset New Hensail Kinsmen Club has already shown it will be an asset to the village. Even before it was chartered, the club organized several projects to finance service work in the community. This club of young men is the first ser­ vice organization to be formed in Hensall. Like thousands of other service clubs in com­ munities across Canada, this group will con­ tribute much to the welfare of Hensall and area by the unselfish and conscientious work of its members. The Kinsmen organization is unique in two ways: it is the only strictly Canadian service club in existence and its membership is limited to men between the ages of 21 and 4 O’. Formation of this club in Hensall gives the young men of the community a chance to express themselves and prove their worth in a tangible way. Hospital Day Next Wednesday will be National Hos­ pital Day—the second one since this com­ munity has been blessed with such a bene­ ficial institution. Again the hospital is holding open house so that the public may tour the build­ ing and see the work the team of doctors, nurses, and other personnel are doing to aid the sick of the community. South Huron residents have not yet fully recognized the significance and importance of having a hospital in their community. That’s understandable because we’re not used to having such a building available. But as the years go by and more and more peo­ ple have occasion to need and depend upon the local institution, its importance will in­ crease. Opportunity (Sydney Post-Record) Enrolment in Canada’s agricultural col­ leges has dropped despite the fact that the training they provide is required as never before for successful farming. This was pointed out recently by G. R. Smith, of Truro, president of the Agricultural Institute of Canada. There are many openings for young persons in farm work, yet the sons and daughters of farmers continue to train for the urban professions rather than for life on the farm. Times Established 1873 Amalgamated 1024 Advocate Established 1881 Published Each Thursday Morning alt Exeter, Ontario An Independent Newspaper Devoted to the hitcrests of the Town of Exeter and District Authorized aS Second Class Mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa Member Of the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association Member of the Ontario-Quebec Division of the CWNA Member of the Audit Bureau of Circulation0 Paid-in-Advance Circulation as of September 30, 1953 —« 2,474 SUBSORUrtlON RATES Canada (In advance) $3.00 per year —~ U.S.A, (in advance) $4.00 per year Published by The Exeter Times-Advocate Limited 50 YEARS AGO r. Colin Fletcher, the re­ spected pastor of Thames Road Presbyterian Church, has been elected moderator of the Synod of Hamilton and London, being held in Hamilton this week. Mr. William Bawden returned home from the Old Country, bringing with him a fine ship­ ment of horses. Messrs. T. H. McCallum and G. Willis have purchased a coal and wood business in London and Mr. Willis has left to take over the new business. Mr. McCallum will continue his tannery industry here. At a joint conference of Gon- gregationalists, Presbyterians and Methodists held at Brantford, a resolution was passed endorsing the principles of church union. Mr. Louis Day intends going more extensively into market gardening and plant culture, hav­ ing purchased from Mr. John Molnnes, ten acres of land south of the village. 25 YEARS AGO William Stanbury, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Stanbury, was drowned when a scow of the Canadian Dredging Company on which he had been employed about two weeks, suddenly over­ turned iu Lake Erie, near Pt. Col- borne. A boys' and girls' softball league has been organized in the Y.P. Societies of Huron Pres­ bytery of the United Church. The first game, between Grand Bend and Main St., will be played at Grand Bend May 24. Over 400 W-M.S. members at­ tended the Huron Presbyterial in James St. United Church. At the ■same time, the ministers of Hu­ ron Presbytery convened in Main St. United Cliurch. 15 YEARS AGO Exeter Chapter O.E.S. received their charter which was present­ ed by the W.G.M. Mrs, Malcolm, of Ingersoll, assisted by Grand Chapter officers. The Session of Caven Church and their wives entertained the choir at supper in the manse. Rev. D. C. Hill presided. Mr. Jo­ seph Senior, leader of the choir for many years, told of the his­ tory of the choir which was or­ ganized 60 years ago during the ministry of Rev. Hartley. The weather has remained cold during the past week. Farmers have been working their land and a warm rain is needed to put it in good condition. . 'School Inspector E. 0, Beacom addressed Exeter Lions on the new course of study at their meeting at the Commerical Hotel, Dashwood. Africa and is visiting his aunt, Miss Minnie Hern; Pte Jack Cut­ ting has arrived home from 19 months service overseas; Miss Olive Hackney, R.N., has return­ ed home from serving with the 15th Canadian General Hospital overseas for four years. The Board of Education has recommended that a by-law be passed, for the ringing of a cur­ few at 9 p.m. and that all child­ ren under 15 years of age be off the street at that hour. Seeding is well under way. A shower on Monday halted pro­ ceedings for a short time but the rain was needed for fall wheat and pastures. For one easy lesson in mer­ chandising a visit to a ladies’ rummage sale should amply fill the bill. Women have a proverb­ ial reputation in seeking < nt bargains and judging from what I have heard of Saturday's sale sponsored by the Women’s Aux­ iliary of South they are equally without bribery the hard-earned tightened purse-strings. Friday afternoon last I carted up to the Legion Hall, where the rummage sale was to be held, a few things that Mrs. Southcott had gathered up prior to the spring house - cleaning. I was more than agreeably surprised to see the large quantity of almost anything that might be found in a variety store. The ladies were very busy in assorting the articles and were more than puzzled to decide on just how much to charge for same. There were two elements to consider. One was to mark the goods at a price that would be attractive to the buyer and at the * same time not to dis­ appoint the donor at setting a low value on their contribution. The large hall lent itself ad­ mirably to the display of the merchandise which had been as­ sembled in 12 departments. For a dollar or two one could buy what at one time was a lovely ladies' coat, dress or blouse and judging from the fact that the ladies' clothing turned iu $118.00’, there must have been some turn-over and some good salesmanship. The hat department, which re­ alized $12, created the most amusement as two or three of the ladies undertook to model them, The ladies evidently did not believe in alt work and no play and particularly when the male sex were absent, we are told from more than one reliable source, that a girdle and at an­ other time a pair of pyjamas were modelled. The pyjamas were a little over large but the lower half had the trend of reaching only to the knees. They found a ready sale. From the men's clothing were realized. Some of it for winter wear and did meet with a ready response was held over for the fall. Suits and coats ranged from $3 to $5. The jewelry was a source of wonder to some of the smaller fry. One youngster, attracted by some of the fantastic creations, had the article saved while he modern $53 was not and the money.went home forTwenty-one dollars were reafiz ed. There was some yen's wear, outgrown, splendid condition $23. The dishes, fancy attracted many of •and $39 were realized. Old shoes that went for from 25<J to $1 a pair brought <n $28. The highest priced article was a washing machine that realized $28.- Judging from one of the ar­ ticles there is still someone who prefers the old to the new. Evi­ dently he prefers the old straight razor, or at least one of the safety variety, for a brand new, or at least it looked like brand lovely child- and in broughtIt and the antique, buyers willLips that touch never touch mine Your lips? No, my liquor* * * Patient: Doctor, me something to help my mem­ ory. I forget things so easily. Doctor: Very well, ['ll send you a bill every month. * please new, electric shaver was turned in for sale. It was marked at $5 While I wouldn't for a mom­ ent doubt the verasity of the lady salesmen I have reason to believe that a little exaggeration might have been used at times as one of the ladies was heard to remark that she hoped she wouldn’t have to answer for all she had said that day. The day was somewhat cool and the crowd was not quite as large as at a previous sale. Nevertheless the Hospital Auxil­ iary have augmented their trea­ sury by some $450, One of the big jobs of the day was keeping sufficient change on hand be­ cause so many big bills were offered, “I'd like to be a soda jerker.” “Yes? Why?” “They lead such stirring lives.” C f‘ * * So you spent a dollar■Goon: ... . to have your family tree search­ ed.Moron: Yeah—and found out I was a sap. KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Parents are urged to register children for kinder­ garten for the school year September 1, 1954, to June 30, 1955. Children must have, reached the age of five before December 31, 1954. Please note carefully t— arrangements for registration. the 1 :: :: :: Wednesday, May 12 EXETER PUBLIC SCHOOL Children whose birthdays are in the months January to June will register in the afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. Children whose birthdays are in the months July to • December will register in the morning, 10 to 12 a.m. Proof of Age Must Be Submitted i: :: :: i: Visit YOUR Hospital on tpy WEDNESDAY, MAY 12 Church Service Huron Hospital Association Visiting Hours - 2 to 4 p.m., 7 to 9 p.m. A Special Hospital Day Church Service will be held in James Street United Church Exeter, Ont,, on Sunday, May 9, at 7:00 p.m, Everyone is welcome! NATIONAL HOSPITAL DAY Maclean’s Magazlno IO YEARS AGO The award of the British Em­ pire Medal to Sgt. Stewart Charles Wright, son of Mr, and Mrs. William Wright, was an­ nounced by the Department of National Defence. P/O Arthur Hern, of the R.C.- has returned from North