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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1962-12-20, Page 13By J. M SOUTHCOTT The bells at Christmas are a symbol of the glad tidings "Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward Men" and are a universal language understood and recognized by all nations , e 4 Amid the chaos, which every- where threatens the world, there is still a spark of sunshine that fore- shadows a unity among the nations and the universal desire for freedom and justice toward all men. Within the human soul there is a conception that men of all races and color are sons of a divine being, participating in His love and fellowship, The world has carried its bur, den of care and looks to the Star of Bethlehem to make man's pathway into the future more glorious and bright, Canada is soon to celebrate its one hundredth anniversary as a nation, There have been great and important changes within the memory of many individuals living today but how many of the present generation realize just how far we have come since the days of Confederation? We can cite many of the import- ant strides that have taken place, Strides such as the change from candlesticks and coal oil lamps to electric power that have changed the nights of darkness to the glittering street lights of rural communities and the dazzling spectacle of the cities' great white way, We can near the roar of high- powered engines as they streak across the sky at a speed greater than sound. We can sit in our living rooms and watch with wonder and amaze- ment the important changes that are taking place in all parts of the globe. True, many of the things we see are the tragedies of life that are a daily occurrence. True, too, many of the pictures channeled into the home, instead of uplifting, tend to warp the mind or glamorize the things that were and still are considered detri- mental and frowned upon by men in important walks of life who have a concern for the welfare of future generations. in spite of all the wars, the human misery of poverty and disease and in an age so advanced in all walks of life, never have human be-. lugs been so fraught with terror and tension of impending gloom. Looking back to the days of Confederation it was about that time that Great Britain implemented a compulsory system of education, pro- hibiting children to be employed under the age of ten years, and of children under 14 years of age with- out certification that they had obi tained a certain degree of education. Compare that to the emphasis that is being placed upon higher education today to achieve better living and higher standards for all mankind. Nations cannot stand still on past performances and today all over the world men are striving for Liberty, tlustice and the Brotherhood of Man, the same principles that the Babe of Bethlehem came to inspire. May it not be too much to hope that the spirit of the Christ Child will con', thine to permeate the hearts and Minds of all mankind and bring hope and cheer to the millions living in fear and distress, oee ate enfer tincoAkfuede tHR16 1 MAS 1962