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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1965-06-24, Page 4Puts the things you want within your reach e.f.C.=1171.97.1:211Z111MTISMIttik".67,?, Times Established 1873 Advocate Established 1881 Amalgamated 1924 Vle exeterZinteysitiuticate SERVING CANADA'S BEST FARMLAND Member: C.W.N.A.., O.W.N.A., C.C.N.R. and ABC PUBLISHERS: J. M. Southcott, R. M. Southcott EDITOR: William Batten BELL LINES by W. W. Haysom your telephone manager BIRDS — CIGARETTES — FIRE An interesting speculation as to the cause of a re- cent fire in Cowansville, Quebec, has been passed along to me by a telephone man on the scene during and after the blaze, which gutted a 150 - year - old home formerly known as a "half-way house" on the way from Montreal to the U.S. border. Starlings are suspected of carrying a lighted ciga- rette butt to their nest in the wooden shed at the rear of the house. This cannot be proven in this particular case, of course, because the nests were destroyed as well. In other instances, however, ciga- rette butts have been found in with the nesting mate- rials collected by these birds, and it is highly pos- sible that a still-smoulder- ing cigarette could be pick- ed up as well. Irwin Ford,' Exeter fire chief, says that the star- lings (black with yellow beaks—they look like small crows) do represent a haz- ard, and should be pre- vented from nesting in roof jets (eaves) or cavities. He also adds that this is an- other good reason why smokers should always be careful to thoroughly crush out their cigarettes no mat- ter where they are, be- fore disposing of them. MAKING A LONG DISTANCE SHORT A friend of mine, returning from a family vacation out West this spring, is totally convinced of the wisdom of phoning ahead for reservations along the route. He says the longest distance they travelled was not along the highway at all — It was the frustrating distance from motel to hotel to motel looking for a place to stay the first night out. The shortest distance was after he called to the next stop-over city for reservations, and knew that comfortable quarters were waiting for them. IRWIN FORD June Is Dairy Month Drink Milk. For Good Health EDITORIALS GUEST ARTICLE Responsibility of press Is it really conservation? REPRINTED FROM THE HURON EXPOSITOR try in their judgments to ex- plain their disposition and what the law is and expects, but if only the few in the courtroom and those to whom it may be repeated hear the message, is there not failure to be of ser- vice, on someone's part? "Slightly different, and more controversial, is the blunt fact that no one likes the report of his being on the receiving end of court proceedings in the paper. "I feel competent, after watching such reactions for ov- er 16 years in the administra- tion of justice, to state that many persons are as much or more deterred from getting in- to some form of trouble by this fear of publicity as the appre- hension of the court's penalty. "It seems an inescapable ra- tionalization that the community so served will be proportionate- ly more law-abiding, and in di- rect proportion as a result a better place to live." Courts object, of course, to abuses in reporting, and in this connection His Worship ex- plained the Criminal Code pro- visions regarding publication of confessions, offences by juven- iles, and "indecent" matter. In divorce actions, it is an offence to 'publish particulars "other than the names, ad- dresses and occupations of the parties and witnesses, a concise statement of the charges, sub- missions on points of law and decisions, and the summing up of the judge, findings of a jury, and the judgment." The magistrate su gge ste d that there is potential harm in reporting details of a case be- fore it is heard, including par- ticulars which may not come before the court in testimony. He advised "basic self-regula- tion in getting your facts right." ONE MAN'S OPINION by John C. Boyne pens when there are more people than for whom there is food available, and the same starvation faces animals when a similar situa- tion arises. Allowing hunters to maintain the bal- ance is the most humane method of saving deer from the slow, torturous plight of death by starvation, and this is essential in an area such as this where there are no predators to maintain a sensible deer population. The department officials also told county councillors that the deer population in some areas is growing so fast that they are doing serious damage to trees in conserva- tion areas. Obviously, the number should be reduced to again maintain a proper balance, because one form of conservation should not be unduly weakened by permitting another to seriously effect it. It was also explained that four deer were killed in crashes with cars in the month of May alone, resulting in costly damages. They could have resulted in serious injuries or even death for some of the drivers too. This would then suggest that while ac- cidents and damage to property could be ex- perienced by permitting open hunting sea- sons, it is quite possible that accidents and damages to property could run even higher if the deer population is allowed to expand uncontrolled. And as previously noted, conservation of wild life does not indicate that animals should be protected at all times. When the population reaches a certain number, they should be thinned out, not only for the sake of the surviving animals, but also for the benefit of other conservation schemes. It is for this reason that some large parks on occa- sions have to kill off some of the deer popu- lation. The decision made by county council was therefore possibly not a righteous act aimed at conservation at all. It could well have adverse effects, (SANK OF MONTREAL) Family Finance mY:iii7 Plan Oral French in schools Huron County council has again turned thumbs down on a proposal for an open deer season, despite the fact such a hunt was recommended by a senior official of the de- partment of lands and forests. There are many arguments against a deer season, not the least of which is the safety element for farmers' livestock and their property, although complaints over thoughtless hunters have not been great in this area in the past. The fact is that many farmers are themselves ardent hunters and therefore have a keen respect for other prop- erty. When open deer seasons in Huron have been held previously, the hunters were restricted to the use of shotguns and there- fore there were none of the serious accidents that often accompany hunting seasons when high-powered arms are sanctioned. On the basis of past experiences, it becomes difficult to understand why Huron councillors do not wish to have a deer sea- son this coming fall. Looking at some of their comments during the discussion makes the reasons even more of a mystery. Reeve Cliff Dunbar, of Grey Township, noted that "the authorities are trying to con- serve wild life, and deer are wild life". That would appear to be a sound statement, but is made rather ridiculous when an official from the department of lands and forests had earlier noted that the deer population in the county was reaching the point where it should be thinned out. There is no doubt but what the depart- ment is concerned as much as anyone with conserving wild life, but they also realize that conserving the deer population often makes it necessary to kill off some so there will be food enough for those which survive. Conservationists know that there is a delicate balance maintained by nature, but when this balance is upset, the results can be disastrous. Mankind already knows what hap- Bring all your personal credit needs '1 under one roof 11 LOW-COST LIFE-INSURED LOANS Necessitates early planning Exeter Branch: CHARLES SMITH, Mgr. Offices also at Centralia, Crediton, Dash wood, Grand Bend, Hensall, Lucan, Zurich Although the reporting of court proceedings in Canada is hedged about by many restric- tive enactments, in the Crim- inal Code and elsewhere, viola- tions thereof seem to be infre- quent and proper discretion evidently is exercised by the press. This conclusion was reached by Magistrate H. Glenn Hays, W.C, of Goderich, in research for the purpose of addressing Huron County weekly publishers at a recent gathering at Zurich. His Worship referred par- ticularly to the weekly news- papers in dealing with his sub- ject in twofold form: "What is the view of the courts toward newspaper reporting of pro- ceedings in the courts?" and "What is and what is not re- portable of court proceedings?" "In preparing these re- marks," he said, "I was im- pressed by the reflection that in over 16 years as Crown Attorney and Magistrate in the county, I had never had oc- casion to study more than two or three of the many statutory enactments regulating the press, or — more significant— to have ever before reflected on the general relationship of the courts and the press in the county. "This can only prove to my mind that the press of the county has been responsible, careful, prudent and courteous. I ac- cordingly congratulate you on these high s tandards. It is healthy that our research and analysis was not prompted by crisis, and that our expectancy of continued goodwill and mu- tual respect between courts and press in this county is assur- ed." Magistrate Hays said he re- gularly reads a number of the Huron weeklies, and oc- casionlly others and found it profitable to do so. He noted that only one (The Times-Advocate) of the numb- er sends a reporter regularly to court, and wondered whether reporting of court proceedings was considered (a) good for the newspaper's business or (b) performing a useful public ser- vice. The latter must be answered in the affirmative, he suggested inasmuch as the purpose of court judgments, damage awards, prison terms, fine s, etc., is to "associate wrong- doing with unpleasant results is supplemented by newsp ap e r publication in two ways. "While there is a basic prin- ciple that ignorance of the law is no excuse, and that everyone is deemed to know and keep up with the changes in law, in practice this is not so, unless there is a media of mass com- munication. "All judges and magistrates About three weeks ago On- tario Education Minister Wil- liam Davis made a potentially exciting announcement in the legislature: "Extension of French classes for English speaking pupils in the higher elementary grades . . . is in the books for Ontario schools." The London Free Press ac- count went on to elaborate— here are a few excerpts by way of background which I want to comment on. "In September 1966 French will become a recognized op- tion for English speaking stu- dents in Grades '7 and 8. It will be left to individual local boards to decide whether the courses will be offered in their schools." "With the expansion of French classes the supply of teachers will be augmented in every practical way without im- paring standards." "Apart from qualified teach- ers who will take summer courses staff will be drawn from other provinces and countries and from persons with Grade 13 standing who are fluent in oral French." "Those from outside Ontario who demonstrated the neces- sary oral competence would be eligible for elementary school teaching certificates in French only and Ontario Grade 13 gra- garet Evelyn Hunkin to Alex- ander McBeath, only son of Mr. and Mrs. John McBeath of Varna. 50 YEARS AGO The following is a list of ministers stationed on the Exe- ter district: Exeter, Main St., S. W. Muxworthy; Exeter, Jam- es St., W. G. H. McAllister; Elimville, George A. Barnard; Centralia, W. A. Finlay; Hen- sall, John F. Knight; Crediton, Selby Jefferson; Grand Bend, Joseph E. Cook. Eula Abbott, Genevieve Da- vis and Verda Boyes of Cen- tralia have been writing on the Entrance examinations in Exe- ter this week. Mr. H. E. Huston and family leave this week for their sum- mer home at Grand Bend. Miss Flossie Foss, Hansen, held a recital at her home Fri- day evening. After the musical part was completed Miss Foss took the guests to Palmer's restaurant. duates otherwise unqualified as teachers would be admitted to special summer courses lead- ing to temporary teaching cer- tificates in French." "Secondary School courses will eventually be adjusted to reflect the wider French train- ing at the elementary level." Personally, I feel that this type of approach to Canada's other official language is long overdue in Ontario. It is, how- ever, only a very feeble begin- ning to a long neglected prob- lem. • I had the advantage of living in Quebec from grade 7through grade 11. Since French was compulsory in every grade I was fluent in French at the end of that period. If I had moved to Quebec in grade 3 I would have had oral French from then on — this is standard in English Protestant school s throughout Quebec. I am persuaded that if this approach can be carried out by English Protestants in their school system in Quebec there is no reason why a comparable arrangement cannot be planned for and executed in Ontario. As a result of being a stu- dent who took French in both systems certain very obvious conclusions follow. Firstly, Ontario's present system of beginning in grade 9 is probably nine years too late. The present proposal at least reduces the disadvantage by two years. Secondly, Ontario's present system places far too little emphasis on oral French — the ability to speak it. Quebec's Protestant schools spend 50% of their time on oral French and 50% on authors and gram- mar. To graduate from Grade 11 (Junior matriculation in Que- bec) you have to pass both parts of the subject. French is a double subject as is English. Thirdly, the quality of teach- ing in French in Ontario must be raised by using only teach- ers who are fluent in French — Please turn to page 5 LETTERS TZ EDITOR 15 YEARS AGO Rev. Arthur Page of Owen Sound was the preacher at the second in a series of reopen- ing services at James Street United Church Sunday. Bob Weeks, RR 4 Clinton, was the lucky winner of the car raffled at the Legion frolic last Wednesday. Proceeds from the night amounted to $1,000 which will go toward the new Legion Building on William Street. Lions Club awards for high- est proficiency in each grade of SHDHS were won by: Grade 12, Joan Hopper; Grade 11, John Haberer; Grade 10, Joan Eller- ington and Grade 9, Kathryn Hunter. Ivan Hunter-Duvar was one of seven graduate radio officers who received their wings at a ceremony at C 1 i nt o n Radar School last week. dence to indicate that the Liberals have failed to make a good showing in some elections due to the fact they waited until the "elev- enth hour" to name their man and this has given their candidate little opportunity to do the campaigning necessary to unseat his op- ponent. This factor in some elections in recent years has unfortunately led to a defeatist at- titude on the part of Liberal candidates and it has not been uncommon for them to state they have little hope of winning; entering the election only to prevent a complete giveaway of the seat. However, the next federal election may see the two parties battle for the Huron seat on equal grounds as Elston Cardiff's candi- dacy obviously has to become more uncertain as time progresses. He indicated in the last election he had seriously considered retire- ment, but tried again due to the circum- stances surrounding that speedily called elec- tion. The veteran member will probably be the first to admit that the rigors of parlia- ment and the arduous task of representing his constituents becomes more difficult for one quickly approaching the grand order of octogenarians. His retirement would leave both par- ties with "vacancies" and it may well be that the first one to fill that vacancy could fill the corresponding vacancy in Ottawa. In addition to the benefits that could accrue for their own interests in naming a candidate as soon as possible, it is something that the Associations should consider as a re- sponsibility to the constituents in Huron. This is the top position in the county and events of the past year indicate that it is necessary that men chosen to represent us must be of the highest calibre possible. Naming candidates early not only en- ables them to become acquainted with the voters, but also gives the voters ample time to judge the qualifications of the respective candidates and to make their decision on the basis of that judgement. The Associations in this riding would be unfair to their candidates, the parties and the voters if they wait until an election is called to hold their nomination meetings. The suggestion that the boundaries of the federal riding of Huron be extended to take in all of the county plus the townships of McGillivray and Bidduiph came as no sur- prise in the recent redistribution plan and actually Huron escaped the major overhaul- ing and even elimination that other rural rid- ings will face if the plan is approved. In a move aimed at giving "representa- tion by population", many rural ridings were eliminated and several new urban ridings were created to provide for fairer representa- tion. There can be no argument with this set- up, although those of us in rural Ontario will naturally be reluctant to lose the advantages we have enjoyed over many of our urban cousins in the past few years. There will probably be bitter battles in some ridings as people and present MPs will naturally fight as hard as they can to re- tain their present constituencies, but there is little doubt but what the proposed redistribu- tion plan will come into effect. With the major changes in view, it is of upmost importance that this riding's two federal parties name their respective candi- dates for the next election as quickly as pos- sible. Opposition Leader John Diefenbaker urged this upon his supporters when he visit- ed the area recently. "We've got to get our candidates in the field now. We've got to be ready," he emphasized. His advice is well founded, not only for PC Associations, but also for their Liberal counterparts, and it becomes even more im- perative in view of the fact that many new voters will be added to the Huron riding. This will necessitate an extension of the As- sociations' territory and will require new planning before the next federal election. The date of that event is only con- jecture, but the need for planning is evident in the fact that it could come at any time and the two political Associations should be reminded that the success one has in such a skirmish is often in direct relation to how well prepared one is for the skirmish. The PCs have maintained a strangle- hold in Huron for many years, and while their candidates have been successful due to their popularity and abilities, there is evi- lieuiratztvik 0,11APIAN Published Each Thursday Morning at Exeter, Ont. Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Dep't, Ottawa, and for Payment of Postage in Cash Paid-in-Advance Circulation, September 30, 1964, 4,063 25 YEARS AGO Mr. Reg Moffatt has received a cable from England that his two nieces Mary and Janet Mof- fatt, daughters of Col James Moffatt now stationed at Hong Kong are on their way toCanada and will make their home with Mr, and Mrs. Moffatt for the duration. This will be the first of the evacuated children to dome to Exeter. WEBBER-ARMSTRONG — At James Street United Church parsonage, June 15, Ellen Lor- raine Armstrong, daughter of mrs. Armstrong and the late W. H. Armstrong to Orville Percy Webber, son of M. and Mrs. William Webber. COATES-ELLERINGTON --At the Trivitt Memorial Chtirch, Exeter, on June 24 Margaret Helen, only daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Ellering- ton, to Leslie Coates, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Coates, Brampton. McBEATH-HUNKIX— At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hunkin, Thames Read, on June 22, Mar :". Mr. Editor: May I say how very much I enjoyed your Editorial page of the June 17th edition of the Exeter Times-Advocate. Your three editorials are thought provoking and the subject mat- ter well presented. To the subscribers who fail- ed to read the editorial page of June 17th edition— may I say look up the edition — and what do you think? Thanks should go to Mr. Boy- ne for his regular weekly— "One Man's Opinion" may I ask whether there could be the possibility of too much to- getherness in pushing church union at the present time — could be, we should take stock of where we stand, and how? What do you think? Thanks to Mr. Harold Sturgis for his guest article and the bit of humor —"I had to pinch myself to realize that I was the recipient of such kindly and considerate remarks". To Mrs. Sturgis for her wonderful contribution in music and con- ducting various operettas for this community goes much praise. May we ask Mr. Sturgis to Write another guest article and give us his reactions, etc., after a year of city life. Mrs. Lloyd Taylor 10 YEARS AGO Tom Pryde, Exeter Progres- sive-C onservativ e, won his fourth provincial election Thursday with the largest ma- jority of his career. A badge of office for Huron County wardens, donated by Clerk-Treasurer A. R. Ers- kine, was presented at the coun- cil meeting Wednesday in God- erich. Mr, Erskine draped the official collar over this year's warden, Earl Campbell, reeve of Hay Township. Friends of Mr. and Mrs. HaroldSturgis tendered them a farewell party prior to their departure on a trip to the Brit- ish Isles July 3. Huron County is erecting a new $60,000 bridge at Crediton to eliminate the old narrow structure at which many ac- cidents occurred in recent years. 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