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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1970-01-29, Page 8We've Taken Inventory And Found We're OVER-STOCKED WITH • Men's One and Two-Pant Suits • Sport Jackets • Car Coats • Windbreakers o Boys' Suits and Sports Jackets $AVINGS UP TO 50% Off Not Come In A nd Have A Look GOULD•JORY Dial 235.0/70 Exotire Wh O SAVINGS AT Dial 235-0212 MNio W.N., Buy of the Week Kitchener Packers SMOKED PICNICS .59 Oven iiiiiielde CHICKENS lb 49' Oven BinfisJ idis PICNICS lb 65' PORK LIVER .39' SOMERDALE French Fries 2 LB. BAG THE BEST FROM FLORIDA OLD SOUTH Kitchener Packers BOLOGNA RINGS lb. 49 Jumbo Frozen Smoked COD FILLETS LARGE 12 OZ. TIN CASE OF 24 • Maple Leaf CANNED PICNICS 1% lb. tin $1.59 Hostess TEA BAGS 50's 390 PIE FILL E. D. Smiths Cherry or Blueberry tin 5 54 New Plunge If it don't work you need a plumber DRAIN CLEANER 32 oz. Plastic 79 POTATOHose CHIPS large 11 oz. 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Surely no one could look at the picture on the front page of the London Free Press one day last week of the starving, dying, Biafran children without being swept on by a feeling of utter helplessness and without sending up a silent, inflamed , prayer of anguish. "Why, God, Why? Why must the little children suffer?" Reading the conflicting reports and looking at that vicious photograph reminded me of an article I came across last summer. Although I do not know who wrote it I am quoting it here in its entirety: * * "I walked today through the slums of life, down the dark streets of wretchedness and of pain. I trod today where few have trod and as I walked I challenged God. I saw the sots in the bar-rooms. I saw the prostitutes in the dance halls. I saw the thieves as they picked pockets. I saw men and women devoid of life, living in worlds of sin, and above the din I whispered: "Why, God, Why?" I walked today down the lanes of hate, hearing the jeers of bitter men, hearing the names as they cursed and spat . . . "Dago," "Nigger," "Kike," "Jap." I saw the dejected men they stoned. I felt the anguish of their cries. I saw them as they slapped the lonely, as they turned their backs on human needs. Snarling, growling were the fiends of hell. These, God called His sons! Gasping for air, I cried: "Why, God, Why?" I walked today through war's grim dregs . . . over fields of blood, over graveless men. I saw the dead, the crucified, the headless, the limbless, the pleading, the crying. I saw the pain, the waste. I smelled the odour of rotted flesh. I saw the children gathered round . . . watching, naked, hungry, weeping, diseased, dirty . . . the baby trying to nurse from a dead mother. The ruins . . . the agony . . . the dispair! Out They Go! • Skirts • Dresses SIZES 7 to 221/2 • Blouses All Reduced To P 1/2 BOYLE'S LADIES' WEAR Main St. Exeter Disaster . disaster all around! Blinded with tears, I fled down these streets. I stumbled, then stopped. I shouted: "Why, God, Why. Why do you let man sin, hate, suffer? "Unmerciful Father, God, art Thou blind . . . art Thou wicked and cruel, God, canst Thou watch and do naught? Why must this be? The world grew silent. I awaited reply. The silence was heavy. I started to tremble. I waited long . . . half rebuking, half fearing. Then I heard from close behind me: "Why, Man, Why?" (unquote) * * * Man has always been free to choose between good or evil. He has always had the chance to choose his own greediness, his own selfish ambition and desires before the welfare of those around him ... whether it be his own family, or in the case of heads of state, the welfare of the people or nation. General Gowon, head of the Nigerian Government has the power to and freedom to allow food and supplies to be flown into Biafra so it will reach the' starving Ibo people in time, but he also has the choice of disallowing it as he has up to this time. And each of us has the freedom to be more concerned about the 'rights' of our liberty than with its responsibilities. We elect a government and we depend on it to be in touch with all situations and to do the 'right thing'. Yet, an American statesman said recently to believe that decisions made by the government of "our" country are always right is pure folly. Yet, as individuals, we feel such powerlessness when faced with circumstances like the starvation in Biafra. What can we do to help? * * Peter Worthington of the Toronto Telegram who spent several months in Nigeria and Biafra during the war was the speaker at a Nigerian- Biafran teach in at Clinton in November. At that time he was cynical and pessimistic and told his audience there was nothing they could except write letters to the government voicing their disapproval of the Canadian Government policy. Stanley Burke reiterated this time and Pride of Huron Rebekah Lodge, No. 338 I.O.O.F. held their meeting Wednesday evening with Noble Grand, Mary Fisher in charge. Junior past N.G., Bernice Ford reported for the C.P.T. committee which distributed two boxes of fruit, three cheques, one gift, two vouchers and 13 plants. The C.P.T. committee will hold a euchre in thelodge rooms January 28. Mrs. Iva Idle attended the meeting at the 'Seaforth Lodge regarding the United Nations pilgrimage. In her absence Mr s Lois McFalls reported John Broadfoot and Ethel McPherson were elected president and secretary. It was voted to give an additional $5.00 to the U.N. pilgrimage. Students from each Huron County High school in Grades X, time again on television and radio. But, Canadians, it seems are notorious for NOT writing letters to their MP's. Prime Minister Trudeau assured the people if they let the government know what they want done it can be done. Why are we so apathetic? Why do we often act as if the government is a god, instead of a tool to be used by us. We must be constantly vigilant that the tool is doing the job we want it to do. We are like the man who goes into a forest, makes a clearing for himself with his axe, builds his house and plants his garden; but unless he keeps clearing out the saplings that spring up and keeps his ground clear, the wilderness will come in and possess his ground again. He must always have his axe out. And we must always have our axe out to cut down the things we know are not right, the things that encroach on the civilization of our society and world. The Canadian government is now sending help and supplies to Nigeria but one can't help wondering if this might have been done sooner if enough pressure had been applied. We, as citizens of this country do have a voice in saying what we want one. We have far more power than we think we have. In answer to someone's statement that the number of children dying in Biafra each day was grossly exaggerated, Stanley Burke replied, "What is the `right'number of children to die?" What do you think is the right number? The bloody, ugly, senseless war is over in Nigeria and hopefully the situation will soon be restored to normal or at least restored enough so the mass suffering will be over. But what about next time terror and evil break out . . . whether it's in our own country or some place else? Will we sit on our hands and keep our mouths zippered shut again? Surely if we continue to make this 'our free choice' we cannot continue to escape the consequences and will pay the price some day. And when that day comes and we turn our faces up and cry, "Why,God, Why?"shouldwe not expect the reply to be, "Why, Man, Why?" XI and XII, between 16 and 18 years, may participate in the speaking contest choosing their own subject. The speeches will be given at Clinton High School in April. Several letters of thanks were read. Volunteers of the lodge will serve at the February Senior Citizen meeting. An afternoon and evening dessert euchre was planned for March, the committee being Sisters Lois McFalls, Elaine Parker, Mavis Atthill and Bernice Ford. The program committee conducted a penny sale and refreshments were served. ACW serve tasty supper The Anglican Church Women sponsored a successful supper Wednesday evening at the Legion Hall. The tasty meal, enjoyed by 150 people, was supplied and prepared by the Luncheon is Served, Canada, Limited. This organization used the products of about 20 food companies and supplied the food for a small service charge. In return for this service a hostess, Mrs. Margaret Morphew gives a short advertising spiel. About 30 door prizes, products of the food companies, were given away to lucky winners of a draw. The executive of the A.C,W. who planned the affair reported they were very pleased and happy with it. Mary Van Camp visited in London with Mr. & Mrs. Harold Yates and family over the weekend. While there she celebrated her birthday. Mr. Wellington Haitti Carling Street, Exeter is a patient in Doctor's Hospital, St. Petersburg, Florida, Mrs. Lloyd Jones, Exeter left London Airport and Mrs. Oren Grace, Gibraltar, Mich., left Detroit Airport last Thursday to be with their father. Mr. & Mrs, Haist have been in Florida since the early part of January, Paul Martin, Huron Street, Exeter, a young musician who likes to build things from scratch; is in the process of constructing an intricate musical instrument called a harpsichord. As his interest in music has increased over the past few years so has his enthusiasm for this instrument. The harpsichord was developed in the late 1300's and reached the height of its popularity from 1500 to the 1700's when Johann Sebastian Bach and other baroque composers wrote music especially for its use. In the late 18th century, however, music tended towards a more romantic form and the piano, which is more suited for this, took over. The harpsichord was almost forgotten. However, the music of Bach has been winning its way back to popularity and with this has come the renewed interest in the harpsichord. Last summer Paul imported a kit from the United States which included the keyboard, strings and action parts. Since then he was painstakingly been putting them together and building the inner wooden case as well. Last week it reached the exciting stage when it could be played and because Paul enjoys this so much, progress on the outer case has been slowed up considerably. Al; the moment the instrument is without legs and outercase but when completed will be finished in a handsome walnut cabinet which Paul will also construct himself. It will resemble a small grand piano and will grace his mother's livingroom. Paul is the 17 year old son of Dr. & Mrs. Norman Martin and is a piano student of Mrs. F. Wildfong. He plans to go to London next year and take lessons on the pipe organ. 60e4 SO eta The Exeter Times Advocate is pleased to with Happy Birthday to MRS. MYRTLE BROWN, 285 William Street, Exeter. Mrs. Brown celebrated her 82nd birthday on January 27. If you know someone who will celebrate an 80th or better birthday please drop us a note or telephone. There is no charge and we are happy to hear from you. BUILDS OWN INSTRUMENT — Paul Martin, 17 year old musician, is shown in the process of putting some touches on the harpsichord he is constructing at his home on Huron Street, Exeter. Here it rests on a coffee table but when completed it will be enclosed in a handsome walnut cabinet. As well as being a fine musician Paul is an accomplished wood-worker. 1111 ...... 1 iiiiiiii 1111111 ii 1 ii 111111111111 lllllllll 1111111 Support the Ability Fund Monday night Rebekahs will sponsor public speaking contest • • • • b • • • 1'. , , •