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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-01-28, Page 71043 WINCH. ,IVI ADVANC4-TINIE$ urs4ay, January 28 PAG $ VAN AIR MARSHAL °GUS" EDWARDS RETURNS Still wearing his heavy, flying, gear, Air Marshal Barold "Gus" Tdwards, air officer commanding-in-chief the R.C.A.F. overseas, is we!, Corned back to Britain as he landed from a trip which took him to India, eylon and the Middle East. Smiling at LEFT is group Capt. F. Q„ Waite, of Ottawa. 411•11•011•111111.11MV going to be opened in September, so we were informed. " The Maple Leaf Clttb, operated by the Canadian Red Cross was another hostel visited and here some names on the register included arn,. Sauvag- eau, Shawinigan Falls, one., and Cpl. A, D, Taylor, of Huntingdon, One, The Union Tack Club is unlike the other clubs we visited in that it is a Permanent service.mucus' club having been first opened lb 1907, and oper- ated continuously ever since, and it is for all service ,men of the. entire Em- pire. It is the largest one that we saw and has been yisited by over 'One hundred thousand Canadian .saldierS since the outbreak of the war,'- It has many recreation rooms not found in the other clubs and meals are serv- ed there at all hours of the day and night. One feature of this club is a huge inernoriat covering, the wall of a long ball on which is inscribed the name of every one who* has ever been awarded the Victoria Cross. There are many other memorials, 'one of which bears the intriguing words "In gratitude for a scrap of comfort." The Union .Jack. was erected by public subscription as , a National Memorial to -.sailors, soldiers and marines who have died in 'the service of their country. Its object was to provide a club-house including bed rooms, for the nse and benefit of those serving on the active list below com- missioned rank. Each editor was given a copy of the club calendar, a book of 112 pages listing important events of .history, a guide to the chief places of interest, lists of churches, hospitals, theatres, etc.. and much other useful informa- tion including a map of the London Underground Railways, the whole forming a valuable pocket book of in- formation. Another club visited was the Beaver Club which is propably visited by more Canadians than any other. The building suffered some damage in a raid; but repairs were almost complet- ed when we were there. Not far from, the Beaver Club is the Canadian Officers. Club, which re- ceives a great deal of help from Mrs. Vincent Massey, the wife of Canada's High Commissioner, and we found her busy serving soup there when we visit- ed the club. Here we met P/O E. L. Stovill, of Timmins and P/O J. R. Mowbray, of Oshawa, who were ex- pecting to go to the Near East soon after we were, there. ' Names noticed on the register included Capt. R. W. G. Hughes, of Owen Sound, P/0 W. B.-Fee, of Swift Current, Lieut. C. G. Goff 'of Sherbrooke, F/O M, F, Ward, of Kentville, N. S., -and Capt. Larry- Audray, of Winnipeg. Excellent meals at low prices are served in all these places, and the hostels also have very nice rooms. The men on leave can find in them ac- commodation equal if not superior to most of the hotels at a great saving in cost. The way that these services are appreciated is shown by the way that these clubs and hostels are crowd- ed all the time. There was one criticism which we heard and that is. that Canadians are unable to buy Canadian cigarettes over there. The N.A.A.F.I. canteens which serve the camps carry only Engilsh cigarettes which do not seem to be popular with the Canadians. The complaint is that while Ai'nerican Sold- iers can buy American cigarettes in their regimental canteens to the extent of one carton a week, Canadians can only buy English cigarettes' in the N.A.A.F.I. canteens, a'he Canadians however profit by the better arrangement for sending cigarettes overseas at a' much better price than prevails in other countries, and if the sale of Canadian cigarettes in the canteens would stop the send- ing of cigarettes at the 300 for one dollar price, they would probably pre- fer to keep the status quo. The larger camps are given wonder- ful entertainment by the NAAFI., E.N. S.A. which brings troupes of London stars to the camp theatres. ' As a sample of these shows we were taken to the ENSA theatre at Aldershot, Admission, was limited to men in ttni- form, and the'-show was an exception- ally high class and clever' review. Thousands attend these theatres each week. All these services do their part in keeping the Canadian troops in ex- cellent spirits, PEOPLE URGED TO ' INCREASE SAVINGS Objective Is 121A Per Cent Of Every Canadians Income The objective of the National War Finance Committee is for every Can- adian to invest 1214% or more of his or her income in Victory Bonds and War Savings Certificates. Residents of this district, who have not invested for the war effort to this extent are Urged to try to increase their savings, as the need is urgent, Victory Bonds are the best invest. tient in Canada. They can be used for bulldog purposes, and the banks WE ARE PAYING 1/2 % ON FIVE YEAR GUARANTEED' TRUST CERTIFICATES ISSUED IN ANY AMOUNT An Ideal authorized Investment for individuals, companies, cern*. Jery hoards, executors and other trustees. THIB STERLING TRUSTS CORPORATION 372 RAY ST. TORONTO "THE BOMBER PRESS IN GREAT BRITAIN .,Another in a series of articles written by W, R. Legge and C. V. Charters, who represented the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association in a recent tour overseas. CANADIAN SERVICES IN *ENGLAND Article No. 12 • By Walter T. Legge The Canadian Government has tak- - en over the financing of all the war services with the exception of the Red Cross which the irternationaisconver- lion stipulates must be entirely free of government control. This step has -relieved the country front a multiplic- ity orcampa.igns for, funds, but it has -also taken away some of the personal contact which the public previously had with these services. ' They are, however, a very import- eant part of the soldiers life away from borne, and they formed an interesting part of the Canadian Editors' investi- gations while in England. • •• FULL STEAM AHEAD • Lou, your sons and your hired men are needed in the bush and raw mills. Canada must have lumber, pulp and other forest products —During the off season from your essential farm work you can help produce these things. You will not lose your specicd right to apply for postpone.. menu of military training by taking such work. You retain your status as a farmer. For particulars about where work is available, information about transportation, etc., apply in person or write to the Employment and Selective Service Office below, Postmasters can also tell you where you can write for information. • 0 • I • S Vesigsre - J. E. WILSON, Listowel A. J. SCHNURR, Walkerton Each one of them makes a special effort to minister to the needs of the Man on active. service when travelling or on leave, They provide many services to men who are visiting Lon- don, and we were shown over sonic of the places where these services are provided, The first one we visited was a Can- adian Legion Hostel ,which is located in a building originally, constructed,for a girls' club, but which had never been used before being taken over by the Canadian Legion. This hostel, one of the many operated by the Canadian Legion', is able to accom- modate 1500 men, and facilities are provided for them to wash and iron their clothes while there without cost. Bed and breakfast costs three shillings, and this is about the average price at the many hostels operated by the var- ious services. ' We next called at a Salvation Army hostel which is located, in a former hotel,-and which has 358 beds. Among the names on the register at this hostel were Corpl. M. E. Carr, New Liskeard, Ont., L. B. Mullin, Pembroke, and H. Soveriegn, Waterford, Ont. The Salvation Army, or Sally Ann, as it is frequently called, has a very special place'ein the hearts of the troops we were told. When we asked wily; our informant could not give any special reason e except that they al- ways seemed to be there when needed. The Leinster Chtb was the hostel operated by the Y.M.C.A. which we visited and this also is in what was formerly a residential hotel. We were shown through by CaptainW. J. G. MacDairmid, arid Capt. MicMortrie, a brother of Dr. McMurtrieof Montreal. Mr. and 'Mrs. George, who own the building, manage the club for the Y., M.G.K. Fifty-five cents is the charge for bed and breakfast. Still another former hotel, which is now operated by the Knights of Col- umbus, was the next hostel to be visit- ed, and here Capt. H. McDonald, of Edmonton escorted the editors through the building: One of the features of this hostel is the fine food canteen. It is the fourth hostel in London op- erated by the K. of C. and a fifth was will lend money . at a lower rate of inter*. PA this type of loan, than on: any other, The marketability of the,. Victory Bonds is also stressed. iiondS: purchased during the first Victory . Loan Drive can now be marketed at $1.010() for each $100,00 bond while those bought during the second drive cart be marketed at $1.09,0() Bonds boughtduring the Third Victory Loan Drive can be marketed at a very .small discount. War Sayings ,Certificates, of course, are always worth one hund- red cents au the dollar, Time extrern7 ely strong market which prevails for Victory Loan Bonds is evidence that' the purchasers have made one of the. soundest investments in the country today, Victery Bonds and War Savings. Certificates should only be sold or re- deemed in cases of extreme urgency.: It is pointed out that a resident in" an eastern Ontario town is buying the maximum. ($480,00) number of War Savings Certificates each year, and cashing them after six months. He felt that he was making:a contribution to the war effort in this way, but was of course mistaken.' It is emphasized that the only contribittion. is to keep the bonds and certificateS for the dur- ation of the war.. . "War Savings are 'your savings, For your 'benefit maintain and safeguard them"—is a good slogan to follow. SOLDIERS PLACED IN, RIGHT POSITION Placing The Right Man In The Right Job In, The Canadian Army London, Ont — Almost every man is considerably more complicated than the vocational tag lie' happens to be wearing-on coming into the Canadian Army, These 1.idden capabilities, aside from the one he has employed in his civilian occupation, has been revealed as thousands of recruits were question- ed with a view •to finding the right spot for them in Canada's fighting army. Sometimes it is seen that men have been engaged in civilian occu9a- tions for 'which they were ,not at all adapted. It is the herculean task of the Per- sonnel Selection department of the army to get back of the tag to the person behind it. By so doing the recruit is scientifically analyzed; his general ability and persanal fitness is weighed with a view to effective placement in Canada's fighting forces. Square pegs must he found fdr square holes! Gone are . the days of the alleged incident concerning a British Colonel in the Boer War, It is• said be stood at the gangplank of a troopship at Capetown and tapped each descend- ing recruit with , his riding crop, diagnosing by some process of occult divination: "Infantry! Cavalry! Artil- lery! Er—Medical Corps!" When Canadian troopships event- ually arrive at European coasts to open a second front there will be no such hit and miss methods. Every single soldier will have been previously 'sel- ected for his 'right job and will have been thoroughly trained for the same, Wife Preservers To get the right service tag on . the right soldier in the last war the United States army originated the Alpha intelligence test and personnel classification and assignment service. The idea was picked up by the Ger- mans who have used the syStem to build up the present Nazi war mach- ine. Today, the"Canadian Army is build- ing pp its efficient war machine on a development of the same idea. Realiz- ing that a system was advisable for the correct placing of men in the army, Canada's Minister of National Defence authorized the establishment of the Directorate of Personnel Selec- tion on Sept, 18, 1941. Personnel Selection work in M. D. 1 is under the supervision of Major J, W. Grimmon. Every .single recruit comes before some menther of his staff in order that he may he recom- mended for allocation to some unit of the army which is deemed most suit- able for his particular capabilities. Shortly after enlisting a recruit is first given what is know as the "II" test. This written essaminatiOn is divided into eight., brief tests, About half an hour is allowed for the answer- ing of the various questions.. Results of this "M" •test help the Personnel Selection staff measure a recruit's powers of observation, mech- anical knowledge, vocabulary, know- ledge of arithmetic and ability to see relationships and association of ideas. Following- the "M." test the recruit goes 'before a Personnel Selection, of- ficer for an informal chat about him- self. This lasts from a quarter to half an hour. This information, combined with characteristics noted about the recruit while at Basic Training Centre, is used to determine in what spot in the army he would be most suitable. - The ultimate goal is the appraisal of the recruit's total personality—his abilities, capacities, skills, desires, worries, , attitudes, interests, emotional stability and social habits. The Per- sonnel Selection officer's chat with the recruit touches on such subjects as the recruit's education. former oc- cupation,. military experience, social adjustment (shy and retiring or other- wise), outside interests (hobbies), family background and his general attitude towards his health (Is he al- ways needlessly worrying about it?) Some protesting recruits later learn their allocation in the services were correct. Is it surprising that some really good musicians have done bet- ter at radio-code work than some who had been notable "hams" before the army beckoned?, IS it surprising that men whose mental and physical characteristics, as determined by suit- able tests, equip them to he truck drivers. Is• it surprising the such men should have only half as many breakdowns and accidents as men who, largely by force of circumstances, had happened to become truck .drivers iii civil life? A grocery salesman, It hearty, energetic type, has made an excellent Sgt„ of .a machine-gun sec- Lion. And so it goes with the army • c s • n r •IN • 43 tests revealing the true capabilities of • recruits. Of the recruits who come before Personnel Selection officers in Mili-. tary District No. 1 for their interviews about 60 per cent really open up and. spill everything on their minds. When they do so, the officers are better able to help the recruit get into his proper spot in the army, Those recruits who are overly reserved in their statements as to capabilities and past activities only hold back the Personnel Selec- tion 'officers from getting a complete. picture of the recruit and his proper place in the army, Master of House: "Why did you, tell your mistress what time I came home last night after I had told you to be quiet about it?" Maid: "I didn't, sir. She asked me what time it was, and I told her I was too busy getting breakfast to notice." YOUR EYES AO 1 ATTENTION Our 25 Point Scientific Examine ation enables us to give you Clear, Comfortable Vision F. F. HOMUTH Optometrist Phone 118 Harriston mv.r.lautamma,=.1•Aremlimssaimesimano Pun steam to TE1poll—Lieutot4en. Sir ,Outdid Georgei Alekandett, ContananderAti-ohlef of forces in the ddle East, it pictured in cah of engine which hauled the first trent otrer the newly built railt4:„.4 from Seyritt to Tripoll--thli Vtipoli, not tht ?Poing', Weird* *blob that Eighth Affair 11 thatind RenItnel and his Mell If you buy bacon on the rind, mils off the rind with your kitchen scissors and save it to flavor -green beans, peas, onions or spinach. • Here is new photograph of Princess Elizabeth, in her uniform Is Girl Guide patrol Mader practising first aid on the arm of her m listerr, Princess Margaret no Is the e%pression of Princess Margaret cAN AMA. A. 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