HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1953-06-03, Page 2rage Two The Wingham Advance-Times, Wednesday, June 3rd, 1953
Holiday Troubles
One of our contemporaries has remarked, in a rather
surprised tone, on the fact that this year the First of July
is to be celebrated on July 1st, This may come as a stir-
prise to those of us who expected the occasion to be mark-
ed on some other day. Another contemporary has re-
marked that Coronation Day should really have been set
for a Monday, in order that Canadian holiday-makers
could take advantage of the long week-end. And innumer-
able people have commented on the confusion arising-from
celebrating the 24th of May on the` 18th.
Although these remarks come to us in the form of
kii4lly banter, behind it all seems to be an undercurrent of
opposition to holidays on Monday, which we have diffi-
culty in understanding. For if there were to be any choice
in the matter it would seem that Monday, of all days in the
week, would be most suitable for a holiday. Perhaps the
shock of having the 24th of May fall on the 18th has been
too much for these people. •
Actually, confusion in holidays is nothing new. We
suppose that for 1900 years people have been puzzled as to
when to expect Easter. They would probably still he
puzzled if modern calendar makers weren't endowed with
some sort of instinct for predicting the right Friday.
And it seems to us that not too long ago Thanksgiving
was marked on assorted dates, depending on the phase of
the moon, or something.
To add to the confusion there's always the question
of whether holidays are Legal or not—a fine distinction
placed there, we have no doubt, to confound those who
have solved the question of date. Further complicating
things is the fact that Legal holidays are usually legal to
no one but hankers and civil servants. No one has yet
suggested that we observe November 11th on the preced-
ing Monday, but every year the question arises—who ob-
serves it at all?
Even opponents of long week-ends must admit that
long week-ends are the least confusing. Civic Holiday
and LabourDay are probably the only two, outside of
Christmas and New Year's, of which-anyone can be certain
these days.
And unless a strong stand is taken by someone, we'll
probably be observing them on the preceding Monday, too.
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Comedies of Error
One of the things in a newspaper which enlivens the
life of the reader, infuriates the subject, and brings gray
hairs to the editor's head, is the typographical error. Few
are the newspapers which 'cannot recall several of these
"howlers" with embarrassment or hilarity, as the case
may be.
For a good example of the typographical error, we
would refer our readers (or those at least who have not
already noticed it) to the Wroxeter news in last Week's
Advance-Times. Here will be seen, in 24 paint type, a
reference to the "Howick Loons Club".
As a typographical error, we must modestly admit
this is almost a masterpiece. It is fit for inclusion in any
printer's repertoire, and is almost worth quoting by the
type of people who quote those things. As a typographi-
cal error it has just about everything.
Appearing in a heading, as it does, makes it much
more valuable from a collector's standpoint than, for in-
stance, something buried in a paragraph of six point type.
And the mere substitution of a single letter has in this
case lent a derogatory air to the whole thing, which will
probably give the Howick Lions the idea we're making fun
of them.
Nothing could be farther from the truth, and we irlitst
apologize to the Howick Lions .f or any rjdiztie, however
slight, to which they may have ntela,stibjected as a result
of this unfortunate incident. In this particular case the
editor feels even more than the usual sympathy, being a
Loon himself.
Drainage and Conservation
There seems to be some confusion these days on the
controversial questions of drainage and conservation of
water. On the bne hand we have people busily digging
ditches so that the waters of spring will run off as quickly
as possible. And at the same time other people are busily
building dams, such as the Fanshawe and the Shand, to
prevent the waters from running off too quickly.
It reminds us of the story of the Luther Swamp. For
twenty years or more they,tried by every means to drain
the water off, without success. Now some one has decided
that it wasn't such a good idea .after all, and that it would,
be better to have a dam there to keep the,wa.ter in.
We must admit that we, in company with a lot of
other people, know very little about the subject, It should
be obvious to everyone, however, that the matter is one of
more than local importance, since a policy of drainage
and/or conservation can only be carried out successfully
over a large area or watershed. Some sort of leadership
on the Provincial level is clearly indicated.
We in Huron have not yet succeeded in draining all
our swamps and sloughs, Before we do, let's make certain
that we won't want them back again,
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If the prairie continues to be inundated as it has in
the past week someone i'riay find it profitable to plant rite
on it.
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REMINISCING
FORTY TEARS AGO
Mr. A. D. McKenzie, former editor
of the Lucknow Sentinel and the Tees-
water News, has disposed of his in-
terests in Wilkie, Sask., and is re-
turning east to visit with his mother,
who has been dangerously ill in Cul-
ross. Mr. McKenzie is a brother of
Mrs. W. A, Fryfogle of this town,
The following Wingham High School
students have graduated in Faculty
of Arts and Faculty of Education at
Toronto University. Miss Gertie
Cruickshank, general course, Miss
Irene Davis, English and History;
Clifford Pugh and Thomas E. Robin-
son, Philology. Miss Cora Currie and
I. Canon Stothers, permanent first
class certificates. Roy Gallaher, Gor-
don Goble, Will Hiscocks, Miss Viola
Isard and Andrew Wallace, interim
high school assistants' certificates.
Harry Dore, interim second-class cer-
tificate.
On Saturday this week the ratepay-
ers of the township of Turnberry will
vote on a by-law for the purpose of
raising $12,000 for the issue of deben-
tures for the payment of two new
bridges which are to be built in the
township. Last year a r by-law was
passed by the ratepayers for three
bridges. Every ratepayer in the town-
ship should support the by-law on
Saturday. Voting will take place in the
regular polling booths.
A club for the study of Esperanto
has been organized with the follow-
ing officers: President, Frank R. How-
son; vice-president, Mrs. Hammond;
sec.-treas., Miss Ansley; chairman,
group 1, J. W. Ansley; group 2, Miss
Jeanette Brock; group 3, Mrs. F. R.
Howson. Anyone wishing to join the
club may apply to the above named
or J. A. Morton, instructor.
Mr. Alex Ross left last week for
Edmonton, Alta., where he -intends
siding in.,the future, .
• Mr Clarence Blackhall left on Tues-
day for Saskatoon.
Mr. V. R. Vanstone left last week
for a trip to the West.
Mr. Jas. Begley left on Tuesday for
Saskatoon, where he intends spending
a few weeks.
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TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
William Nicholson, of Bluevale dis-
trict, has a hen looking for publicity
in the south-east corner of the Globe.
On opening a rather large pear shaped
egg the other day, Mrs. Nicholson
found Another fully formed egg with-
in the outer shell, being filled with
yoke.
Plots of spring flowers set out by
the Horticultural Society last fall are
at their best now, and certainly pre-
sent a beautiful appearance. The tulips
are of an even height, every bulb
showing a splendid flower, and the
colors, different shades of rose and
pale mauve attract the passerby. Like
many another a gratuitous deed, there
are some who do not appreciate the
labour and expense involved in this
work, nor possess the interest of
"hands off," One or two of the beds
are spoiled by ruthless hands in pick-
ing several blooms, twenty-one going
from one plot. These plots are a result
of a labor of love to create a good
impression on the public, to beautify
the town, arid as an inducement to the
citizens to grow flowers, Enjoy them
as they grow, but do not mar the
beauty spots by plucking the blooms.
Congratulations are extended to A.
W. Irwin, on passing his fifth year
and final examination at Dental Col-
lege, and to Marvin L. Craig on pass-
ing his third year exams.
Drs. Irwin and Howson attended the
Dental Convention in Toronto this
week.
Final arrangements were completed
the other day whereby the Turnberry
Agricultural Society secured suffic-
ient land from the Law property to
comply with' the stipulations' laid
down by the Turnberry Council. The
necessary strip of land has been pur-
chased, permitting a straight driveway
into the grounds from Victoria Street,
and this materializes a long-desired
wish of the Women's Institute and
other organizations to erect a suitable
memorial to those who gave their all
in the Great' War. It is understood
that work willhegin ere long on erect-
ing the gates.
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FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
The Teeswater Game and Fish
Club received some 50,000 pickerel
from the Government to re-stock some
of the district streams.
Mr. R, S. Hetherington has purchas-
ed a lot on the corner of Frances
Street and Diagonal Road, from W. H.
Fraser, and contemplates building a
house on this lot in the near future.
On Tuesday afternoon the fire bri-
gade received their second call of the
day, this time to the Western Found-
ry. Some- paper ,Wa.F1 ...betng burned in
the office stove, sparks and flying
pieces of paper from the chimney fell
on the corner of the office roof and
started a blaze. It was quickly extin-
guished and little damage resulted.
The Horticultural Society have spent
$75 in labour and shrubs in a plot next
to Mr. David Benedict's home, in Hor-
ticultural Park. This is the beginning
of definite plans of beautification of
the park. It is expected that each year
more work will be undertaken by the
society until the plan is completed.
For the third year in succession
average values of occupied farm lands
in Canada are estimated at $24 per
acre. Farm land values have been de-
clining since 1928, when they were re-
ported at $38 an acre, A law point of
$23 per acre was reached in 1934 and
an increase to $24 occurred in 1935
since when values have remained at
that level,
A number of memberk of the Wing-
ham Legion will attend the annual de-
coration service of the Listowel branch
of the Legion which is being held at 1 2 p.m. next Sunday, to Fairview ceme-1 tery, Listowel. The speaker will be
l eapt. Sidney Lambert, the Padre of
,Chriatie Street Hospital, Toronto.
ROUTER
Val Mocha Club Annual Meeting
Thos. Burke, Andy Gibson and Jack
MacLean were in Harriston on Friday
night when the Pal Mocha Shrine
Club held its annual meeting and
election of officers. Reports showed
that this group, has in the past year
contributed $1,200 to the Crippled
Children's Fund, which is a worthy
achievement, Officers for the coming
year aro as follows: Past pres., Archie
McGuggan, Palmerston; president, Dr.
K M. MacLennan, Wingham; vice-
president, Jim Erskine, Atwood; sec.-
treas., W. T, Brown, Pahnerston,
W.M.S. June Meeting
The Women's Missionary Society,
of the United Church will hold its
June meeting in the church school-
room on. Friday, 'June 12th, at 3 p.m.
Mrs. Gilbert Howes is in charge of the
programme. The W. M. S, plan to pack
a bale for Korea this week and are
grateful for the response to the appeal
for good used and new clothing.
Mrs. Alex N. Edgar
Friends here learned with regret of
the death 'early Sunday morning of
Mrs. Alex N. Edgar, of Fordwich. Mrs.
Edgar, who has been in poor health
for some time, suffered a heart attack.
Besides her husband, one son and folk
grandsons survive, also two sisters,
Mrs. Oliver Reichard, of Elmira and
Mrs. Tufford, of Toronto.
Funeral services were held from
Edgar's Funeral Home, in Gorrie, on
Tuesday afternoon. Interment was
made in Fordwich cemtery.
Personals
A special coronation service was
held in the United Church on Sunday
morning. Rev. E. W. Todd was in
charge.
Week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Gibson were Mr. and Mrs.
Arnold Wilson and three children,
Lorraine, Betty and Bobby.
Miss Elaine Found of Toronto, was
a guest of Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton on
Thursday.
Mrs. James McTavish left for a trip
to Regina on Saturday. She was ac-
companied by Miss Mildred Henning,
who stopped off at Pilot Mound to
visit friends, who will accompany her
on a motor trip to Vancouver shortly.
Allen Challacombe, Toronto, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Challacombe,
was recently ordained into the minis-
try of the Anglican Church' and has
left for the mission field at Watson,
Saskatchewan. Allen is a nephew of
Mr. and Mrs. Eldred Nichol. His
mother was the former Bessie Nichol.
Mr. Orville Holmes, Listowel, was a
recent visitor with his aunt, Mrs. El-
dred Nichol.
Mrs. D. W. Rae has returned home
following a week's vacation when she
was a guest of her daughter, Mrs. Ed.
Wightman, of Belgrave, she also visit,-
ed friends in Lucknow and Seaforth.
Miss Gertrude Sangster, Detroit,
spent the week-end with her mother
Mrs. James, Sangster and_sister Mrs.
Ruth MacDonald.
Miss Margaret Jardine visited
friends at Gorrie last week.
Mrs. Webster Willits is spending
some time at the home of Mr. John
MacLeod.
Mr. and Mrs. Egbert 4Seegmillar,
Kitchener, were week-end visitors with
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Moffat.
Mr. Amos Denny, father of Mr. Vern
Denny of Preston, and formerly of
Wroxeter, died Sunday at Guelph
Hospital. Funeral services were held
from Edgar's Funeral Home on Tues-
day with interment in Fordwich ceme-
tery. Deepest sympathy is extended
to Vern and other members of the
family.
Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Burke, Mr, •and
Mrs. J. H. Wylie also Mrs D. S. Mac-
Naughton were Sarnia visitors on
Tuesday,. last.
Friends here'rearned -with regret of
the illness of Mr, Walter Sawtell, Mr.
Sawtell, who is with his daughter Mrs.
Arnold Earl, of Waterloo, suffered a
heart attack. HIS many friends here
wish for him a speedy and complete
recovery.
Mr. William Hayes who ,has spent
many months in Wingham General
Hospital returned home for a short
time. He is now a patient in McKays
Nursing Home near Wingham.
Attending the District Annual of the
W.I. at Ethel on Friday were Mrs.
John Lane, Mrs. W. T, MacLean, Mrs.
Roy Hunter, Mrs. William Hart, Mrs,
Harvey Timm, Mrs. J. N. Allen and
Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton,
Ampfig those who went to Toronto
to"s6e the Coronation on television
were Mr, and Mrs. Thomas Burke, Mr.
and Mrs. Roy Hunter, Billy Gibson,
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wylie and Jimmy.
Birth
GIBSON—In Wingham General Hos-
pital, on Saturday, May 30th, 1953,
to Mr. and Mrs, Crawford Gibson,
Wroxeter, a son, Congratulations.
ST. HELENS
The ladies are reminded of the
meeting of the Women's Institute this
(Thursday) afternoon at 2.30 at the
home of Mrs. George Stuart. Roll Call
"Something I remember about the life
of our Queen."
Mrs, Elwood Barbour, Mrs. G. Mac-
Pherson, Miss W. D, Rutherford, Mrs.
Fred MeQuillin, Mil:, E. W. Rice and
Mrs. W. A. Miller and Mrs, Frank
Meguillin attended the district an,
nual meeting of the Womenls Institute
at Dungaxmon on Thursday. 4;
MrS. D. Todd, Mr, Stan Todd, of
Southampton, Mrs, D. J. McIntosh of
St. Cathairinea an& Mr. Neely Todd, of
Stratford, attended the funeral of the
former's brother, Mr. Robert Neely at
Pigeon, Mich., on Friday. It is only a
month ago since another brother, Mr.
Jas. Neely passed away.
PLANT HALF MILLION TREES
—Oyer half a million trees have been
planted this spring in trute and
Grey Counties by tub Department of
Lands and Forests. Land totalling
over 20,000 acres is now covered by
agreements between townships and
the Department, and has been. or will
be reforested,