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DIAL 2354640 EXETER
..e4 kace:Wage Wgiae• ot.eaaaea•w
this. Wednesday atterheeri
and during the evening threyghout
the week,
CARDIFF BREAKS' SILENCE
Favours Ensign, listening
Ridiculous charges cloud situation Breaking a long sllence,Els-
ton Oaxdiff, Huron M.P. spoke
at considerable length in the
douse of Commens last week
on the topic of the Canadian flag,
"The only reason I am taking
part in this debate is because
I represent a riding that ha$
instructed me to speak for it,"
he stated.
"I have been here longer
than most of you, and I always
thought I could learn a lot more
by sitting in my seat and listen-
ing to others than by talking,"
said Mr. Cardiff, adding, "I
have learned all I know by
listening to others."
Continuing, Mr. Cardiff said,
as reported in Hansard:
"I have received a lot of
mail, but I am not going to
bother reading it to you. I
received a lot of petitions sign-
ed by hundreds of people who
favor the red ensign. I am
speaking tonight because I fav-
or the red ensign and I believe
at least three quarters of the
people in Canada favor the red
ensign. Why the Prime ?mo-
ister (Mr. Pearson) insists on
making us take this flag, re-
gardless of whether or net we
want it, is more than I can
understand. The Prime Minis-
ter was appointed,—he was not
elected, he was appeinted by
the Governor General—to the
highest position any man in
Canada can hold. As such, he is
supposed to be a statesman, He
cannot run Canada with one
province; he has to have sup-
port from all the provinces of
this country. I cannot under-
stand anyone who would offer us
a flag without giving us a choice.
Then he said that there would
not be a free vote and if we
voted against the flag there
would be an election, I, for one
would welcome an election on
the flag issue. However, I would
not welcome it in so far as the
unity of the country is concern-
ed because it would split the
country wide open.
ONE MAN'S OPINION
by John C. Boyne
While a charge of "slanderous writing"
is the most serious that can be levelled
against a newspaper, the one aimed at our
direction last week by Hay Township council
is rather ridiculous.
It clearly shows that our printing of
the facts contained in their auditor's report
apparently caused them so much embarrass-
nient that they deemed it necessary to absurd-
ly criticise the newspaper in an apparent ef-
fort to infer to ratepayers that the transac-
tions of Hay were not at fault, but rather the
reporting of them by the newspaper,
That the charges against the newspa-
per were absurd can be backed up by the ex-
planation that the facts contained in the news
Story were taken directly from the auditor's
report as it was printed in the August 21 is-
sue of the Zurich Citizen's News.
Oddly enough, the advertisement in the
Zurich paper was printed under the authority
of the Hay council and will have to be paid
for by the municipality. Such advertisement,
or a similar publication of the auditor's re-
port, is mandatory under the Municipal Act.
Due to the fact The Times-Advocate
serves a large number of readers in Hay Town-
ship, we felt it our responsibility to inform
them of the "qualifications" listed in the re-
port by A, M. Harper, Goderich auditor.
The letter received did not point out
any specific examples of how the news story
had been "distorted" or written in a "slander-
ous manner", and in fact Reeve John Corbett
could not point up any errors when he deliver-
ed the letter in person to the newspaper of-
fice.
Must gear
to the times
PEACE FUL MAN
"I have been here for a long
time. I have never quaxrelled
with anybody. I have been able
to get along with the French,
the same as I do with the Eng-.
lish. I have a French commun-
ity in my riding. I never, got
one letter from those fellows,
and they are fine fellows, just
as good as any others in my
riding. I never got one letter
from the French in my riding
insisting on this new flag. I
have received a lot of letters
from the people in my riding
and with the exception of two,
all those letters favor the red
ensign. The two letters did not
oppose the red ensign but want-
ed something added to it. As
I said before, I am a. red ensign
man. I do not want to say any-
thing tonight that will offend
anybody else. I do not think
that is the way we should go
about this matter. There has
been enough acrimony in this
debate, and I do not want to
add any more. We have been
able to get along in this country
for years without quarrelling,
so surely in this enlightened
day and age we will be able to
get along for the next hundred
years without having any in-
terruption.
"I was rather surprised when
the leader of the separatists at
the other end of this room said
one day that he would welcome
a revolution in Quebec. I think
that was a terrible thing to say."
An Hon. Member: Who said
that?
Mr. Cardiff: The leader of the
Creditistes at the other end of
the room. I heard him say it
because I was in the house when
he said it. I think that is a
terrible thing to say. When-
ever there has been a revolu-
tion in another country, there
has been a lot of bloodshed. If
that is what you want, a lot of
bloodshed, well I understand a
lot of blood was spilled over
this carpet yesterday when I
was not here. We cannot stir
people up emotionally, and this
is an emotional issue, so the
best thing to do is to be care-
ful of what you say. You should
not stir up somebody else who
may be more emotional than you
are yourself. I am one of those
whose temper can be aroused,
too, but I do not like to quarrel
with anybody. I think the fact
that I have been here for so
many years is the result of my
We fail to see anything "slanderous"
or "distorted" in this factual analysis of the
auditor's report in regard to the Hay Town-
ship surplus; or for that matter in our report-
ing of any of the other "qualifications" listed
by Mr, Harper.
And council's failure to inform us of
any would appear to bear this out.
We do agree with council that there
may have been some misunderstanding in the
news story as not all readers are aware of
terms used by an auditor.
However, using the auditor's words in
a news story is hardly reason for the press to
be charged with causing any misunderstand-
ing.
If Mr. Corbett and his council are so
concerned over their being any misunder-
standing, we suggest they use their writing
abilities to inform their ratepayers of the
facts through the columns of this newspaper,
which are always open to any information
which is of interest to any of our readers,
It is quite conceivable that Mr. Harper
would be happy to assist them in furnishing
complete details on the question of the town-
ship surplus so the ratepayers may be com-
pletely informed.
In conclusion, it should be noted that
the news story was not printed in any attempt
whatever to place any township officials in a
bad light. It was printed in the belief that
every ratepayer has the right to know how
his business is being conducted and it is the
newspaper's responsibility to inform him of
that.
Before the news 'story was printed, this
newspaper contacted two senior members of
council to give them an opportunity to com-
ment on the auditor's report. Both declined
to make any comment.
Clerk-Treasurer W. H. Brokenshire was
also interviewed and his honest and plausible
explanation of the situation was recorded in
the news 'story.
In his usual conscientious manner, Mr.
Brokenshire admitted that his work in the
township and as secretary-treasurer of the
school board had just been too much for him
to handle this year, and any persons who
have followed the work of the township and
the school board in the past year will know
that it has obviously been too much for one
man to handle.
Our news story noted that he had de-
cided to resign his position with the school
board, and it noted his assurance that the
work of the township would be carried on
properly in the future,
While this statement should have put
ratepayers at ease over his handling of the
township's procedures, the situation was seri-
ously aggravated and completely clouded by
council's denouncement of the news story in
this paper.
It is now their responsibility to clear
the air.
—Please turn to page 3
Council's letter indicates they are un-
happy in particular with the manner in which
their having a surplus of $81,264.24 was re-
ported.
We must admit that we changed the
• contex slightly to make the report more read-
able for our readers, but we remain uncon-
vinced that we distorted any facts or printed
it in a slanderous manner.
To back this up, we have printed be-
low the statement concerning this as printed
in their own advertisement and the manner
in which it was reprinted in this newspaper.
HAY AD—"There is no authority per-
mitting the Municipality to have a surplus of
$81,264.24. The Municipality should set up
Reserves as permitted by the Municipal Act
R.S.O. 1960, section 297 (2), and a memoran-
dum from the Department of Municipal Af-
fairs dated May 31, 1957, outlines the type
and amount of reserves that are allowed."
T-A STORY—"A. M. Harper, Goderich
auditor, pointi out in his annual report of the
Hay Township financial statement for 1963
that the municipality has no authority permit-
ting them to have a surplus of $81,264.25. It
was suggested the municipality set up reserves
as permitted by the Municipal Act. The Act
outlines the type and amount of reserves that
are allowed."
BATT'N AROUND WITH THE EDITOR
Clean, exciting entertainment
We have yet to meet the young lad
who, during at least one stage in his
life, doesn't have the dream of becom-
ing a real rootin-tootin cowboy, but
for some of them who had an oppor-
tunity to watch some cowboys in action
at the weekend rodeo, it is quite con-
ceivable they will think twice about
their ambition in the future.
After watching the cowboys being
tossed from the backs of bucking
broncs and being dragged around the
ring by a wild steer, it is possible
they will stick to Tess dangerous vo-
cations such as sky diving, going
over Niagara Falls in a barrel or
tight-rope walking.
All these would appear to be less
risky after seeing the bone-jarring
spills some of the cowboys took.
While the weekend rodeo may steer
(no pun intended) some away from
their childhood dreams, there is no
question but what future rodeos In the
area will be well attended:
The cowboys put on one of the most
exciting, entertaining and diversified
chologist must be called in.
The work in preparing a suit-
able program for the times in
which we live is the work of
research workers in education,
of which there are all too few.
At present the Curriculum In-
stitute is the only organization
to which the Department of
Education can turn for help in
this most important area of
education.
A panel discussion followed
this address in which four peo-
ple discussed the role of the
principal or headmaster in the
matter of curriculum. It was
generally agreed, that courses
of study prepared by the Depart-
ment of Education and textbooks
approved by the Department
gave a good deal of uniformity
to the instruction in the schools.
Increasingly, the Dept. of
Education are allowing agreat-
er choice to individual schools
in matters of instruction media
and in the choice of areas of
instruction. This in creased
freedom is also evident in the
greater responsibility placed on
staffs in the choice of suitable
subjects and books of instruc-
tion.
This is particularly true in
the new options of the four-year
arts and science course, where
we now find such subjects as
Distributive Education, Man in
Society, World Politics, Modern
Literature, Theatre Arts,
Speech Arts, etc.
Last year in the Commercial
Course in this school we intro-
duced for the first time a course
in merchandising which we felt
would meet the needs of some
students better than spending
their time on shorthand.
It Is the responsibility of the
individual school to offer a
broad and diversified program
geared to the needs of the times
of the peculiar conditions of the
area in which the school is
located. This must be done
within the framework of the
Curriculum of the Department
of Education.
rodeo, we'll be looking forward to
the next show sponsored by the Saddle
Club and if you happend to be one
who missed it over the weekend, we
suggest you plan to attend the next
one.
programs we've witnessed for some
time and there wasn't a single spec-
tator who could complain about not
getting full value for his admission
price.
The members of the Exeter Saddle
Club who worked so hard to get the
facilities ready for the show are to
be commended for bringing this type
of clean-cut entertainment to the
area, especially in view of the big
gamble they took in spending large
sums of money to fix up the rodeo
ring and to guarantee prize money
for the competitors.
It may be of interest to readers
that the club welcomes new members
and in the not too distant future they
hope to have the barn and club house
fixed up at the Veri farm where the
rodeo was held.
We understand plans call for rid-
ing trails through this and adjoining
farms and it should prove extremely
beneficial to those who enjoy the
sport of horse-back riding.
Similar to most who attended the
ELSTON CARDIFF
....wrapped up in flag debate
And while we're handing out bou-
quets, mention should be made of
Perc Noels and the Exeter Legion
for their promotion of the recent
circus and also to the flying farmers
from Sexsmith Airport for a splendid
showing at their fly-in.
Events such as this take consider-
able planning and hours of organiza-
tional work by various members and
they provide some interesting hours
for area folk.
Activities at Grand Bend over the
weekend suggest people need more
organized amusement to keep them
out of trouble and the people who work
hard on bringing attractions to the
area are to be commended and sup-
ported.
• tiu
50 YEARS AGO
Mr. Samuel Beaver and fam-
ily of Stephen moved to town
'Tuesday into the T. McCallum
residence.
Fred Mallett and Elmore
Harness are leaving for London
to enlist.
Mr. Frank Taylor has taken
out a license for auctioneering.
Mr. T. E. Handford of In-
gersoll is visiting friends here
and enjoying a shoot at Grand
Bend in company with Messrs
S. Fitton, W. Johns, W. Hern
and T. H. BiSsett.
Times Established 1873 Advocate Established 1881 Amalgamated 1924 25 YEARS AGO
With the Outbreak of war,
there has been a rush for su-
gar, not only In Exeter but
throughout the country. Mer-
chants were unable to meet the
demand Saturday and during
the forepart of the week only
10 pounds Were allowed to a
customer.
A drumhead service the first
Of its kind ever to be held in
Exeter will be held in Victoria
Park Sunday afternoon.
DO-bald Winer left Monday for
Toronto where he has joined One
Of the Toll brothers and Will be
in charge of the'projecting Ma-
chine on his leCture
Mr, Gorden Appleton and
family have moved into theii,
new residence on litirOti street,
the Property of the late Mrs.
Prank Gill,
15 YEARS AGO
Mrs. Harry Doug all was
awarded provincial honors for
completing 12 4-H club pro-
jects at Seaforth Wednesday.
Enrolled at Victoria hospital
for nurses' training are Janet
Kestle and Joanne McCurdy.
Canon A. A. Trumper of Lon-
don, a former rector, was
speaker at the 61st anniver-
sary of Trivia Memori al
Church.
Jack Drysdale, Hensall, has
won a $5,800 prefabricated cot-
tage at CNE. In June he won
a complete set of living room
furniture at a draw staged by
the Exeter Legion.
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GUEST COLUMN
By H. L. Sturgis
One of the most challenging
addresses of the recent Head-
masters Conference held inOt-
tawa at Carleton University was
delivered by Dr. J. R. H. Mor-
gan, director of the Ontario
Curriculum Institute,
He pointed out that there were
362,000 children last September
in secondary schools. Of these
300,000 would end their educa-
tion at the high school level.
High school education there-
fore should not be a self-con-
tained island but must be thought
of as part of the total education
process. The arm of education
must be the orientation of man
into the social order and so it
must gofurther than a purely
mechanical training.
Civilization demands fewer
rugged individualists and more
of the elements of co-operation.
There must be an amalgamation
of the personality with its in-
creased emphasis on the social
order.
In the future, education will
be less of a preparation for
earning one's living. People on
the fringe of 50 have reached
maturity in a success-seeking
culture in which people depend-
ed more on the material proofs
of success than the inner sense
of self-fulfilment.
This kind of success is not
sought either by today's Grade
13 students or today's univer-
sity graduates.
The future demarcation be-
tween school and work will
become blurred. There will be
more work-experience pro-
grams. Pupils' secondary edu-
cation may be interrupted by a
work period after which they
will return to school.
Steel firms in the United
States are considering a sab-
batical every seven years for
their employees during which
period they carry on an educa-
tional program.
Dr. Morgan thought second-
ary school education could be
criticized as "isolationist". He
predicted an increasing demand
for post high school education
for all or a large proportion
of the population with increasing
emphasis on the social sci-
ences.
The implications are that the
curriculum must be broader,
more elastic, more diversified
and more closely related to the
society in which we live.
Mechanization and automa-
tion will lead to changes in our
way of life and the educational
process will be affected accor-
dingly. One of the great prob-
lems in this connection will
concern the pupils we cannot
educate.
Curriculum change is the only
way to meet the problem. Edu-
cation must become the very
staff of life not a preparation
for life.
In the 19th century, as a re-
sult of the Industrial Revolution,
our aim was maximum produc-
tion. We were unsuccessful in
making jobs available. The edu-
cational system Was heavily
job-orientated and was synony-
mous with a 'success' formula.
In the first half of this century's
education we became concerned
with the preservation of the
status-0o.
Now, howeVer, we must face
social change and a re-orien-
tation of the educational pro-
ceSS.
TO the Arts and Sciences we
must add technical, technb10-
gical and commercial training.
These nitist be faShioned into a
total curriculum. The •Capacity
of the yOUngster at various ages
must be carefully considered
and for this purpose the psy-
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EDITOR: William Batten
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10 YEARS AGO
Grand Bend Lions Club will
have over $3,000 to add to their
welfare fund es a result Of a
suecessful skating carnival at
the Grand Bend roller skating
rink Friday evening:
Anna MeSSner, 19, DaShWoOd i
won the Men's Club car which
was given away at the Label,
Day celebration in baShweod.
Indications are for an Otiti.
standing progtain ter the Celle,
tennis.]: editiOn of Exeter Pall
Fair. New park entrance gates
will mark the event:
Leslie Parker was installed
as Pretident of Exeter kina-
insn at their club's first Meet-
fog Of the season.