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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1954-03-10, Page 4Around School HIGHLIGHTS from the HIGH SCHOOL These days Wingham District High School students are slightly perjudic- ed against the snow plows. Much as we love school, you understand, we also get quite a kick out of unexpect­ ed holidays. The holiday we had last Thursday and Friday presented us With a wonderful opportunity to study for those dreaded exams. I wonder how many of us studied. The teachers took advantage of the lull to take a well-earned rest. Three of the more energetic ones sharpened up on Eheir ping-pong in the Recrea­ tion room, Thursday morning. Even though the weather has been decidedly that of winter, spring is in our minds. Of course when we think of spring, we don’t see flowers and birds and green grass, but we poor, underprivileged student's see Latin exams, chemistry tests, science pro­ jects, and all that kind of stuff, You see, within the next few weeks, our prayers will be answered. Wonderful old exam time will roll around again. Can you think of anything more ex­ citing than sticking your nose in a French book while the world rolls on without you? We'll try not to com­ plain too much, for education really is important isn’t it? Catherine Keating V II Modem Home Planning; I I f I 6*. BMS* To help you Build and Beautify Your Home by Sally Slosser District basketball being over fpi\ the season, interform basketball is Off to a good start. All games are being played in the Armouries, It’s such a, nuisance, in such stormy wea­ ther as we are having, to arrive at the armouries with wet gym suits and running shoes filled with snow. How­ ever this will be remedied when our new school with a gymnasium has come into being. The first £ame was played on Tues­ day, March 2nd., between XB (Sandra Smith, captain) and XC (Mary Fran­ ces Currie, captain.) XC proved the better team with a score of 21-14. Berva Gallaher refereed the game. Betty Foxton's IXB team defeated Dianne Alien’s IXA team Wednesday March 3rd., with a score of 28-4. Re­ feree for this game was Sandra Smith. The scheduled game for Thursday, March 4th, between XIIA and the XIIB and C team was post­ poned. The captains of these teams are XIIA, Marguerite Ford; XIIB and C, Shirley Bradburn. March 5th is the date for the game between IXO captain, Florence Sanderson and IXB. Other game will be posted later. Last year* the junior champions were the girls who are now in XIA and the senior champions were the girls now in XIIA. These two classes have always been keen rivals. This year should display some ketball since both classes mined to win the honour senior champions. good bas- are deter- of being Farther Afield * At the Library By Omega T In each Saturday’s Toronto Daily Star you see a drawing of a modern home and the floor plan. Homes illustrated are within the reach of people of moderate incomes and working drawings of the plans may be ob­ tained from The Star at small cost. News of Neighbours a In Distant Places from INTERIOR DECORATING Every housewife is an interior decorator in her own way . . . forever interested in making her home beau­ tiful, comfortable and more convenient to live in. So all women are interested in Susan Proctor’s practical and helpful suggestions on this subject. YOUR GARDEN Another Daily Star feature is a column “Youi Garden” written by John Bradshaw, an authority on the subject, who offers amateur gardeners helpful suggestions * covering the planting and care of lawns, shrubs and Sardens. Order The Daily Star delivered to your home The following is a letter Charlie McKibbon, globe-trotting Winghamite, who is at present travel­ ling in India and the Middle East. The lettei’ is published by courtesy of Mrs. J. W. McKibbon, to whom it was addressed: JftiiiammiiiiHHim Hinn • i.t«i«m«t * i iiiiihi hiii iuy n ii i ih.uh ii t i • “The IibruHau reports that we now have m our Reference Library a larger number of boobs than has any other library in the county.” No, dear reader, tills is not the comment of the Wingham librarian. It is an ex- Cprpt from a collection of howlers and misprints that have been compiled by Denys Parsons under the title IT MUST BE TRUE. The items in this book are arranged to tell the story of “Shrdlu” whose identity is explained in ah introductory note. Some of these items we have seen before, and too many of them at one time sickens the appetite; but there is enough that is novel and spicy in the book to make it good occasional reading. We liked this one: "Jenkins, it is claimed, was driving at a high rate of speed and swerving from side to side. As he approached the crossing he started directly towards it and crashed into Miss Miller’s rear end which was sticking out into the road about a foot. Luckily she escaped in­ jury and the damage can easily be remedied with a new coat of paint.’’ 0-0-0 NORTHERN EXPOSURES with pictures by Richard Harrington and text by Cillford Wilson is, as the sub­ title says, a record of “Canada’s backwoods and barrens pictured in monochrome and colour.” Mr. Har­ rington is a Canadian free-lance photographer whose work appears regularly in LIFE, NATIONAL GEO­ GRAPHIC and other periodicals noted for their first-rate pictures. And in this book there are excellent pictures of northern Indians, trees, rivers, landscapes. Even a picture of an empty dog-sled is made full of mean­ ing. The text makes up only a quarter of the book, but it too is excellent — full of interesting facts about the northern Indians, the Eskimos, their methods of travel and manner of liv­ ing. Especially interesting in the ac­ count of how the primitive traditional construction of the dog-sled is super­ ior to anything that scientific modern man can devise. (It reminds one of the comments on raft construction in THE KON-TIKI EXPEDITION. The only jarring note we found in and contentment that Mr, Harrington found jn living with these northern peoples after the frantic complexities of life Jn the south. Yet we read else­ where that his home is in Toronto and at the present time the is in' Mex­ ico taking pictures. Sometimes we get awfully tired of reading about people who extol the virtues of the simple, primitive life and at the same time get their rewards from modern, mix­ ed-up society. Personally, we’U take the complexities of modern civiliza­ tion, and the comforts that go along with them. 0-0-0 The third book we’ll mention this week is one that is like the other two in that it can be classified under the general heading, "Reviewer’s Delight,” The first one was short, the second t^MJokonealinghabits that can be skimmed through quickly* It is galled MAN ALIVE YOU’RE HALF DEAD and is written by Hr* Daniel C. Mun­ ro. One can slcim through it quickly, because like most books on self-im­ provement-..whether they be about your body, your mind, your manners, of your soul—it is full of so much re­ petitions so many tiresome examples, and so many dull case histories that to read every word would be like in­ specting every pea in a can of peas. Besides writing at too great length, the author sometimes, especially in the introductory chapters, takes a rather pompous and patronizing at­ titude. Anybody who says, "I pride myself on the fact that I haye come to know human nature pretty well”, star t. .............. ..............." However, without trying to makt food faddists-of us,, Dr. Munro does make a number of apparently sensible suggestions about food and eating habits. His main thesis is that inade- quate absorption of food causes do* generation of tissue, and that a com­ bination of high proteins and high carbohydrates in the diet prevents th* complete absorption of the nutritive factors of foods and places an unnec­ essary burden on the entire digestive system. He goes on to explain why. This is the kind of preventive medi­ cine, we, should read more about, MAN ALIVE YOU'RE HALF DEAD is worthwhile dipping into. It hug special* appeal for you druggists and us hypochondriacs, for the author ia a great pusher of vitamin pills. Vasco da Gama, Goa, February 23rd. Delivered by Carrier 30c a week Any Address $ 1.25 3.50 6.50 12.00 1 3 6 I Choice Finish Mail Subscription Rates month months months year _ Address Circulation* Dept., Daily Star 80 Kins St. W., Toronto BEEFMAKEi* s g Higher Grades] . Increased Profit Successful feeders have found that year after year it PAYS to use^SHUR - GAIN Beef maker Concentrate—because they get that extra degree of finish that means extra profit. For every 8 bags of grain you have to feed to your steers, try replacing one with a bag of Beefmaker. iThe extra cost is small but the resulting mixture really makes a difference on the finish. DROP IN AND SEE US ABOUT A BEEF FEEDING PROGRAM. CANADA PACKERS LTD 4 3 3 3 WINGHAM s r . ? U|«ntl(HllllltllllttUliailllltlllllllllllUlltUtllllllllllllllllUIU<HllllllllllltllUIIIUIIIl<IIIIHIII<<«lllltl<ltUIUIIHHIUItllllHllllllnC Dear Mother: We are now in Goa, colony of Por­ tugal, and it is quite different. This is a lovely spot in India on the Arab­ ian Sea. Will go for a swim this after­ noon. Went across the Bay of Mor- magao yesterday in &. little tug boat. It was a delightful spot—shops very interesting and scenery grand. Leave by small steamer up the coast to Bombay tomorrow. Had a wonderful week in Ceylon. That is truly a gem of an island, the cities and towns just wonderful. I think maybe the finest spot ydt. Col­ ombo is a grand city. From.there by bus up to Kandy—old temples and many spots of interest—bus to Pol- onnaruwa, where the Queen will visit. It is a beautiful spot on a lake made by a past civilization, and all the old ruins of temples, forts, palaces, etc. Stayed at a lovely guest house. Hun­ dreds of monkeys jumping all over the place. They even come in the room if any fruit is left around. Elephants on the roads. Also went to the river to see the elephants when they came down to bathe. From there to Sigiriya. Climbed the rock fortress, over 1,000 steps up. Grand view and the, murals painted on the wall are out of this world. Got to Sigiriya to find the inn taken over by the big J. Arthur Rank movie company of England. As there was no bus out that night they made room for us with their company. They are making a ‘ film starring Gregory Peck "The Purple Plain,” so went out the next day and watched them pro­ ducing part of the picture—very in­ teresting. Then back to India via boat. Visited Moduya, a beautiful city. On to Coimbature and a couple of days rest at Cotacamund, high up in the hills. A grand trip by small train through the jqngles, etc. Lots of mon­ keys, elephants, snakes etc. The flow­ er ring trees just magnificent, also Calla and Madonna lilies growing wild. Then on to Mysore and a day at Bangalore, and on here to Goa. Weather just perfect, no rain since leaving. India is really wonderful, the people so nice wherever you go. The teachejZand people from the mission field over here when at home only talk of the* filth and the poverty, so you have a poor idea of this land,. Some of the spots here are just breath-taking, so beautiful there’s nothing like it back there at all. Sun­ sets behind palm trees beautiful, Have really been seeing India. Only wish I could do the same in China. Love to all, Charlie BACKACHE MaybeWarninq Backache i» often caused by laay kidney „ action. When kidneys get out of order, excess acids and wastes remain In the system. Then backache, disturbed rest or that tired-out and heavy-headed feeling may soon follow. That’s the time to take Dodd’s Kidney Pills. Dodd’s stimulate the kidneys to normal action. Then you feel better—sleep better—work better. Get. Dodd’s Kidney Pills now. 51 s For Young Men of 16 The most enthusiastic supporters of the Canadian Army’s Apprentice Plan are those young men now en­ rolled, and their parents. A happy, clean-cut group, the Soldier Apprentices receive a combination of school study, discipline and trades training, as well as sports ’ and other recreation. The carefully balanced programme of Soldiet Appren­ tice Training helps to develop and mature judgment and self-discipline. There is. plenty to study and learn, but the happy environment of Soldier Apprentice Training seems to make this whole process so much easier and more pleasant. Out of his training, the Soldier Apprentice emerges as a qualified tradesman with the opportunity of building a fine career for himself in the Army. The young man of 16 who enrolls receives: • thorough trades training in one of 16 trades, • academic training — in such subjects as physics, chemistry, algebra, English. • the general military training of the Canadian soldier. for a Bright Future ‘ s'' Learning and living with other young Canadians of their own age stimulates healthy and happy comradeship as well as intense pride in their squadrons and units. Soldier Apprentices are eligible for all Army benefits, including 30 days annual leave. They receive half pay when116 and on their 17th birthday they receive full pay* The young man, with a minimum of grade 8 education, who is interested in the happy, healthy and purpose­ ful life of the Soldier Apprentice should investigate immediately. For an interesting booklet and full information oa Soldier Apprentice training, write, phone or visit the Army Information Recruiting Centre nearest your home* u, nt u . - N°. 13 Personnel Depot.Wallis House, Rldeau & Charlotte Sts., Ottawa, Ont. — Telephone 9-4507 • . .... „ , . No. 5 Personnel Depot, Artillery Park, Bagot Street, Kingston, Ont. - Telephone 6149 ” Richmond St. 27< Wolsoloy Borrock,, Oxford S°ei’IabI‘h's”!,taon, Ont. - lolophono 2-324! Army Recruiting Centre, 230 Main St. W., North Bay, Ont. - Telephone 456 lox p. Canadian Army Recruiting Station,184 King Sfreot East, Hamilton, Ont. - Telephone 2-8708 oo»w-o Listen to “Voice of the Army" — Wednesday and Friday evenings over the Dominion Network ni«iiiWiiigiii«iiiBil|BI|W|IIBn|BI|IB(fIBIII||lIII|imi|i