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Editorials
This, newspaper boliovos the
riaht to „express on opinion in
public contributes to the oro -
gross of Th. nation And that it
must be .exercised troth( to pro, -
tory,. and. improv, domoeratis
government.
Recreation slump
Exeter, which has prided itself on its recrea-
tional program for a number of years, has some
reason to take a. critical look at the current situa-
tion.
Athletics, one of the strongest components of
the program, has hit which must be an all-time low,
Only three teams are representing the town in or-
ganized ball—one intermediate softball club, which
has a bye into playoffs, and two minor baseball
clubs. The latter two are faring badly; last week's
,tatisties indicate they had won only one game in
eight.
A. third minor baseball club withdrew from
Competition after losing four games.
- Further, it would appear there is no organized
program in this field.
The hockey program has not fallen off so
drastically but there has been some evidence of de -
eine in activity here, too.
What is .the difficulty? Is it lack of leader-
ship, lack of enthusiasm on the part of the boys
and girls, or the disinterest of the general public?
One thing is certain. The reason does not lie
b insufficient financial backing because both the
town and the service organizations continue to pro-
vide substantial funds for the program,
The recreation committee mightwell issue a
statement outlining its problems to the public so
that they may appreciate the conditions and help to
provide, if possible, some remedies,
Welcome hatchet
Parliament's broadcasting committee has been
charged. with doing a "hatchet job" on the CBC fol-
lowing the controversial investigation into its opera-
tions. Frankly, we hope there's some truth in the
accusation because it's apparent the time has .come
to start chopping the costs of this public -supported
c orpora tion.
The CBC's own report shows its expenses last
year exceeded $85 million and, that about two-thirds
of that amount—or some $60 million—came out of
the taxpa.yers' pockets, That's a lot of hay for the
development of Canadian talent, worthy as the cause
,nay be.
Some of the revelations made to the commit-
tee should raise eyebrows. One presentation of
“Cross -Canada Hit Parade" cost $30,000 to produce,
$20,000 of which was paid by the taxpayers, the
balance by the sponsors. To our mind, this is a
doubtful expenditure for development of so-called
culture. If its cost is to be justified because of 'popu-
lar appeal, then its sponsors should have been will-
ing to take a much greater share of the expenses
ince they are, the ones to benefit from such popular-
ity.
It's rather alarming, too, to discover that no
employee has beenfired by the corporation in some
15 years. We don't suggest that firings have to be
made as a matter of course but it seems odd that
in 15 years a corporation the size of the CBC hasn't
found some misfits and incompetents in its wide-
. spread. organization. We doubt if there's a private'
corporation that has such a record—nom could af-
ford to.
We're doubtful, too, if all of CBC spending
s devoted to the objective of developing Canadian
culture. We enjoy many of its programs but some,
to us; show a strong American flavor and others
sadly lack talent. But we'll admit that this is a mat-
ter of personal opinion which presents a difficult
problem. You can't please everyone.
It's been shown that CBC is jealous of political
interference and that should be. However, this should
not discourage parliamentarians from keeping a
close watch on the expenses and the activities of the
corporation. That's what they're sent to Ottawa to do.
We need representatives who aren't afraid to wield
hatchets when a growing tree needs some trimming
4o keep it healthy.
I• t's unfortunate
It's lamentable that one of the district's out -
Mantling entertainment centres — Lakeview Casino,
Grand Bend — has been forced to drop its celebrity
series because of lack of public support.
The resort's dancing pavilion has brought in
* ; number of top Canadian entertainers this season
but the crowds were disappointing.
We don't know the reason. for the disinterest
but we (Jo know that Grand Bend is fortunate to
have such a well-run and well -kept dance hall which
k prepared to offer the public good music.
Lakeview Casino deserves commendation for
N• is efforts to provide attractive entertainment.
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Driving down the highway Iasi;
Sunday night, with the family all
asleep after a big day of sun,
swimming and a huge barbecued
steak, I found myself cursing
with a fine, ;taunt vehemence
that sounded vaguely familiar.
The object a my affection was
an approaching driver who re-
fused to dim his lights, and 1
nearly went into the ditch in a
combination of blindness and
rage,
* * *
When I .had cooled down I
tried to remember where I'd
heard those particular phrases
before, in just that tone. Then I
knew—my Dad. had used them,
in identical tones and an identi-
cal situation, about 30 years
ago, Except that he HAD gone
in the ditch.
* *
I guess my father, and I say
it with pride, was the worst driv-
er that ever came over a bill
right smack in the centre of the
road. He wasn't reckless, care-
less or a showoff. He was just
an incredible had driver.
* *
Of course he was about 40
when he bought his first car. 1
believe it was a 1923 Chev. He.
was the steadiest man alive, but
every so often he'd do something
on the spur of the moment. That's
the way..he got the car. Plunked
' down the cash, took a driving
lesson, which. consisted of twice
around the block, and, drove it
home. He tore in the gate at
full bore, completely 'forgot how
to stop, and went right through
the back of the barn.
* *
191 never forget Che annual
trip to the cottage in the "Old
Chev" as it is still fondly known
in the family. It was about 85
miles, and an all -day journey
in those days, My Dad would be
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The Reader
Comments,
Appreciates story
To the editor,
To the writer 'of article "Vic-
tim of traffic crash urges per-
mit insurance" appearing in last
week's issue of Exeter Times -
Advocate:
It it with deep satisfaction that
1 express my appreciation to an
uninterested person for his in-
terest in someone who may have
had a misfortune in so much
that he would take of his time
and intelligence to express 'the
feeling and, thoughts of one in
those circumstances and publish
and try to make known to the
nubile the miscomfarts and dis-
advantages 'that may arise from
or out of a traffic accident,
Sincerely yours,
Harold N. Finlay
RR 2 Zurich
Lawyer: You say you want to
get a divorce on the grounds that
Your husband is careless Watt
his aPpearande?
Yet, he hasn't shown
up in nearly two years,
up bright and early and would
lash all the heavy luggage to the
bumpers, roof and running -
boards. As soon as breakfast
was over, he'd go out, walk a-
round the Old Chev, give the
tires a kick and climb in. There
he'd sit and honk the horn
angrily, while my mother ran.
around the house like a dement-
ed person, grabbing up babies,
lunches, jars of preserves and
all manner of things.
*
Then, with us kids piled in the
back, on top of the bedding, we
were off., with a great grinding
of gears and lurching until we
got on the open road. After len
miles or so, my mother would
almost be relaxed, when Dad
hadn't hit any loose gravel and
had managed to avoid several
cars coming from the opposite
direction,
*
But then we'd come to a de-
tour. In those days, the detours
weren't the simple swing -outs
we have now, on a highway con-
struction job. They were sheer
tests of nerve and skill, with
wobbly wooden bridges, cliffs of
crushed rock, holes- you could
lose a hippo in, and murderous
hits of bog.
* *
The next five minutes were
sheer terror. We kids clutched
each ether in the back seat, all
eyes and white as paper. My
mother clasped the baby close
to her breast, dropped her head
and moved her lips rapidly. My
Dad glared ferociously at the
hazards, ground his teeth and
prested through, hitting the holes
with a bone -jarring drop, skid-
ding perilously near the edge of
a minor precipice, and con-
founding the blasted idiots who
had created the detour.
* *
Limp and sweating, we were
always glad of the flat tire that.
inevitably followed the detour.
We'd pile out, hop the fence and
dash about like animals let out
of cage. My mother would head
thankfully for the shade of a
tree and change the baby's dia-
per, while Dad changed the tire,
with appropriate incantations.
*
Next major panic was getting
the Old Chev onto the ferry. We
had to cross the Ottawa River,
and it was a great thrill each
year. But watching Dad trying
to get that car onto the ferry
was enough to mark a child for
life. Year after year, when he
saw my father drive up, the
ferry captain would roll his eyes
and run for help. He'd enlist the
engineer, the wheelsman, and
every innocent bystander, warn
them, and arm them all with
large chocks for throwing before
and behind the wheels.
*
Eventually, Dad would get the
Old Chev wedged across the
ferry so that nobody else could
get on or off. The skipper would
throw up his arms, shrug elo-
quently to the rest of the wait-
ing cars and cast off. Dad would
sit triumphantly in the car,
ready to scare everybody out of
another year's growth when sve
gut to the other side of the
river.
* • *
There was only one other ob-
stacle that really put us through
the wringer, anci that was The
Big Hill, a few miles before we
reached the lake. We'dgo down
a long, steep hill and right back
Jottings By J.M.S.
Walked miles and miles
searching for lake port
In looking over a copy 'of the.
Exeter Times Advocate, dated
September, 1953, I ran across
the following article which I
thought might he of interest to
some of our readers.
"in 1851 W. 11. Smith. publish-
ed a book "Canada, Past, Pre-
sent and Future", in which re-
ference is .made to Port Franks.
The Port Franks mentioned is
not to be confused with the Port
Franks where the Ausable River
at first ;entered the lake. It was
the sight of Brewster, later to
be named Grand Bend.
"Few of the visitors to Grand
Bend are aware that the. Ausable
River which now enters the lake
at Grand Bend, at one. time turn-
ed south and for twelve miles
paralleled the shore of the lake
before entering Lake Huron. It
was on this river that Brewster's
dam was built.
"Mr Smith says that when he
first visited the spot he found
nothing but a saw mill, known
as Brewster's Mill. "The owner
of which told us that his near-
est .neighbor on one. side was
eight miles and. on the other
side, twelve."
"Mr. Smith tells of an English-
man who had obtained a map
of Canada published by the Can-
ada Company. "Here was a
town, nay more, a port an the
south share of the great: lake,
not at the mouth but actually
at a bend in the river, ten miles
from the mouth. The river itself,
probably, was a good trout
stream with good shooting and
fishing.
"He saw that "Port Franks"
was midway on the map between
Port Sarnia and Goderich and
taking it for granted that a
steamboat must run between the
two places, booked himself by
stage from London. to Sarnia
with the intention of performing
the rest of the way hy water.
"On reaching Sarnia lie was
disappointed to find there was
no steamboat. Being young,
strong and active, he determined
to foot it, and putting a biscuit
in his pocket started .on his
journey of discover.
"After a walk of nearly twenty
miles, without passing a tavern
where he could obtain any re-
freshment. he began to feel
weary; the mosquitoes were bit-
ing and he began to despair of
finding a friendly roof to shel-
ter him."
However, he found a hearty
welcome at No. 49 Plympton,
the residence of an eccentric
but hospitable naval officer.
"Tile next morning he resumed
his journey. After walking a
short distance he found his path
consisted of nothing but an In-
dian track. For the first ten
miles he passed through a fine
tract of land, but after reaching
the mouth of .the Ausable, the
road ran through pine ridges and
over plains of sand. The sand
was loose and dry and gave way:
under his feet, frequently caus-
ing him. to sink nearly up to his
knees.
"After a weary walk of about
four hours, his senses were
gladdened with the joyful sound
of a mill in motion (Brevitser's
Mill). 'He soon after found a
than of whom he enquired how
far be was from Port Franks.
'Port Franks. humbug. there's
no Pnrt Franks here.' said the
other. 'But there must be,' said
the traveller, producing a map.
'Ah, true enough, it 'is there on
the map,' said the other, grin-
ning, 'but if you find it any-
where else, show it to me and
PH eat. it — port, ships and
houses'."
As the
"TIMES"
Go By
50 YEARS AGO
Mr. S. Sweitzer, the liveryman
of Grand Bend, took :two bus-
loads of Orangemen of the Green-
way Lodge up to Clinton Mon-
day morning, returning Tuesday
morning.
Herb Either, Crediton, left for
Sarnia where he took the boat
to Fort William and from there
the CPR to Seattle to attend the
Alaska -Yukon Exposition.
Mr. Harry Smith left on Thurs-
day for Brandon where he will
act as judge of Shorthorn cat-
tle at the fair.
Miss Lilly Ballantyne while
picking cherries fell. from the
ladder breaking her left leg in
two places near the ankle.
The Eden people have set a-
side Saturday, August 7 for their
annual picnic to Grand Bend.
Mr. Charles VanEgmond,
former resident of Exeter, hav-
ing conducted the woollen mills,
here, was a visitor for a few
days.
25 YEARS AGO
Between 7,000 and 8,000 people
were in Exeter for the celebra-
tion of the "Glorious 12th". Forty
lodges were represented in the
parade.
Thomas Appleton, 79 -year-old
veteran of the Orange Lodge sold
more tickets on the draw than
anyone else.
Mr. 1. R. Carling and his sis-
ters, Misses Elizabeth, Mary and
Ida Carling spent the weekend
at Niagara Falls.
up another one, longer and steep-
er. Each year we prayed we'd
make it. Each year we all threw
body English into the halting
climb. And each, year, Dad
would forget to change into low
soon enough, and stall about 20
feet from the top. Then there
was the dreaded ordeal of back-
ing down for another run, and
the final ignominy af going and
fetching the farmer with .his
team, after three futile and fear-
ful attempts,
* *
Nowadays, when 1 see a movie
about teenage hot -rod drivers,
playing "chicken" and taking
supposedly awe-inspiring chances
I just sneer. One trip to the cot-
tage in the Old Chev with my
Dad, and those. punks would
never have the nerve to climb
into an automobile again,
:".
Mr. W. J. Beer has purchased
a rolling home that is fitted up
with sleeping accommodation and
all .conyeniences.
Mr. and Mrs. E. Skinner,
Gladys and Elgin, Mr. and Mrs.
Franklin Skinner, Mrs. William
Skinner, Charles Stephen and
Murray all of Elimville attended
the Skinner reunion at Formosa.
Another severe electrical storm
passed over on Sunday morning
when Mr. John Heywood's barn
at Elimville was struck and
burned to the ground.
15 YEARS AGO
The newly formed committee
to inaugurate a health plan for
Huron County met at Goderich
on Tuesday. The new school.
nursing scheme will be insti-
tuted. on September 1,
Carl. Hewitt was seriously in-
jured at the Canadian Canners
when he fell through the pea -
straw stacker and glancing off
from the stack fell 50 feet to the
ground.
LAC Allison Morgan who has
been home on furlough has re-
turned to Calgary, Alta.
Mr. Roland Neil is at present.
cutting 70 acres of wheat for
Mr. Edgar Darling, Brinsley.
Mr. Sam Jory, Con. 2 Stephen
has sold his 100 -acre farm to
Mr. Harold Fahner, Crediton.
Mr. F. G. Farquhar who bar-
bered in Hensall for over 30
years died of a heart attack
while at work on Wednesday.
10 YEARS AGO
• ISlurray May has taken a posi-
tion at. the Bank of Montreal.
Climaxing a crime wave which
has swept over this district since
last December provincial police
arrested seven youths and sent
out a warrant for the eighth, all
from the Parkhill district.
Mrs. W. J. Parsons who has
served as postmistress of Cen-
tralia for many years has re-
signed. owing to ill -health.
Mr. and Mrs. Percy McFnlis
spent last week in Penelang and
attended the pageant "Salute to
Canada" at the iklartyr's Shrine.
Mr. James Hendry, manager
of the Bank of Montreal branch
in Exeter has received word he
is being transferred to Owen
Sound,
A new firm, Exeter Fares
Equipment, has been established
in Exeter with Dick Jermyn as
proprietor,
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Proclamation
By authority vested in me by the Municipal
Council of the Town of Exeter, I hereby proclaim
Monday, August 3
Civic Holidcay
for the town of Exeter and I respectfully request
all citizens to observe it as such.
July 20, 1959 R. E. POOLEY, Mayor
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