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•HUFtON COUNTY'S 'FOREMOST WEEKLY
Established 1848. in its 108th year of publication.
Published by Signal -Star Publishing Limited
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.• -GEO. L. ELLIS, Editor and. Publisher.
There is readily visible a revival of pro-
tectionism in Canada: There. has always been
an element, particularly among industrialists,
which regards a high tariff structure as neces-
sary. to Canada's well-being, but in face of
this country's prosperity under a moderate
tariff not -much was heard from this 'quarter
for many years. . Manufacturers who have
got along very well withAlit tariff protection
—and there, are. many of them—have not
shown any .inclination to disturb the status
quo, and some of those most devoted to the
protectionist theory would like to have it ap-
plied to their finished productions only after
they had procured their raw materials duty
free.
In the battles of years ago between the
advocates and the opponents of protection it
was well drilled into the farmers of Canada
that their interests lay in an open market, as
customs duties increased the cost of their
purchases without giving them higher prices
for what they had to sell. The present gen-
eration seems to know 'little of the long -fought
contest between the opposing theories, and
ve find farmers asking for a tariff bar agaiAst
the- importatioii o,f produets in which they are
particularly interested, They forget, seem-
ingly, 'that international trade is a two-way,
business, and that, while the barring of their
home market against imports front abroad.
may give them an advitutage in disposing of a,
small frdetion of their production, it invites
retaliation and the (' elusion of the much
greater portion of their prodtictg from foreign
markets.
Also, in /asking for tariff 'protection
farmers disarm themselves against the cam-
paign of those industrialists who seek higher
tariffs on their ow3aproducts. Any advantage
farmers might gam for themse4ves would be
far more than counterbalanced by inereased
costs for almost everything they would have
to buy. •
Ilere and there, no doubt, are faults
in Canada's tariff structure that should be
straightened 'out, but if the' farmers and.other
consuming classes of our people are alive to
their 0 WM interests they will do nothing to
encourage a revival of high protection.
45: Years Ago .
Rouse of Commons' - estimates
for the year 1911-12, included an
appropriation of $175,000 .for har-
bor Improvements at Goderichi
port, and $8,000 for an addition
-to the Post Office. An editorial
note said' "The Ottawa Govern-
ment has not hesitated to do jus-
tice to Goderich, though Goderich
has not always done justice to the
Ottawa Government."
Ladies' suits Ma -de from serges,
worsteds, and tweeds were adver-
tised at $8.95. Men's tweed suits
were quoted at $4.95. ,
At Auburn, the farmers were
beginning to believe in • the co-
operative plan.
25. Years Ago
Re -modelling . of, St.
•
Church . was eoinpleted.
25th anniversary' of Goderich
hospital, shows it now on a good
basis. '44;-'••••,- • •
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Towns -program of uneMploy-
ment relief work; on which Govern-
ment Grant would be paid,.. was
limited to $10,000.*
15 Years Ago
Electorate rejected two-year
term for Council .419-387. On ac-
count the stormy weather, Only a
small vote was Ipolled
Goderich was,to have two hockey
team..
10 Years Ago
!, Banquet for- returned men of
World War II held at North Street
'United Church. -
D. D. Mooney. re-elected Mayor
with. a five -to -one vote. Four new
Councillors were elected. '
Strs„.'4UP,USTOTE
ST. AUGUMNE, Dec, 5. — A
.Iplastie demonstration was given at
"the 'home of Mr, and Mrs. W1,11
Redmond-- on Tuesday evening.
After •the exhibits were shown by
• Mrs. As. Fisher, of Whitechurch, a
delicious lunch was served by the
-hostess. The remainder of the
everting was spent socially with
those present.
Mr. James Cummings, of Nevada,
is visiting Mr: -and 'Mrs, Michael
Cummings and other relatives here
and in Teeswater. •
Mr. and Mrs. George Nevett and
baby daughter, of London, spent
the. week -end with Mr. and Mrs.
cy2•11 Boyle.
We extend our, sympathy to -Mrs.
Henry Kelly, formerly Anne Cum-
mings, of this parish, ontthe death
of her husband, Henry Kelly, who
died in Wingharn -hospital, Sunday,
December 4:
All Chartered Banks will observe the usual,
hours over Christmas and New Year's.
'Bank will be.open nillays, 4.30 to 8 p.m.,
closed, Saturdays, and open Tuesday,
December 27, and January 3.
The suggestion is made that, instead of
the long summer vacation, schools should have
shorter and more frequent holidays. "Why
-operate our immense capital investment in
schools and equipment for only ten months
of the year?” asks The Financial Post. There
may be something- worth while in the idea,
but summer seems to be the natural time for
holidaying. To ensure that the pupils do not,
forget, between the. middle of June and the
beginning of September, much of what they
have learned, it might be well to have a short
session of a week in the middle of the holiday
period which could be spent in reviewing and,
renewing the lessons of the past, term. But
it would take almost a revolution to make
such a change effective.
HOW CANADA STANDS
824 Queen's Blvd..
Kitchener, Ontario,
November 30, 1955.
Editor, Signal -Star.
- Sir,—Can you help Me? I am
looking for information about a
book or a copy of the book. It
pont-erns a Member of an old Gode-
rich family, the Marltons. The
book, "The Marltons," was written
by Edward Henry Marlton,*born
May 24, 1810, at Port Royal, Jam-
aica, son of the Governor. Be -
tweet& 50 and 62 years later he
wrote this7book following MS part-
nership with the late P. T..Barnutn.
Hewas also a relative of the
late Billy Marlton, a Goderich-ship-
builder, and probably lived in
Goderich at son time in his life.
1 trotild like know by whom
the -book was pt.t lished, or if some-
one in Goderichmight possibly
have a copy to sell to me.
My husband is a descendant of
.the family, and I would like to give
him this book for Christmas.
I would greatly appreciate any
information that would help me
find this book. All the information
I have about it is listed here. '
Yours sincerely,
META YOUNG.
(Mrs. Wm. Marlton Young).
Editor's Note: If any of. our read-
ers have information sought, they
might write to Mrs: Young.
According to a despatch from Washing•
ton; Mr, . Truman, former President, has
apologized for an inference in his recently
published memoirs that Canada received lend-
lease aid from the United States during World
War II. This was quite untrue and when
the error was drawn to his attention Mr.
Truman expressed his regret and said he had
made correction in the final -proofs' of his
book, "Year of Decisions." •
Mr. Heeney, Canadian ambassador at
Washington, had pointed out that Canada had
operated its own mutual aid program and in
fact had overpaid the United States for war
equipment purchased from that country.
In quite another quarter Canada has re-
ceived warm 'eommendation. Prime Minister
A contemporary notes that daylight hours
diminish as the shortest day approaches. We
notice the same thing here.
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Automobile insurance rates are to bo re-
duced for next year, but Car license fees are
to be higher. So the 'motorist may come oiit
about even.
A' reminder: Letters to the editor are
welcome, but they should be acaompanied by
the narne of the writer—not necessarily for
publication but- as a guarantee of good faith.
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- If one is to judge from the shop window
displays, toys will be one of the chief items
the Christmas trade. This will suit the
, youngsters, and also will give Dad an oppor-
tunity to demonstrate how the toys work.
• .
Mr. Pearson; Canada's Minister of Extern.
.l Affairs, who has returned from a trip to
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KtIVABRIDGE, Dec. 5.—Mr. H.
Captein, ofLangton, spent rthe
week -end at the home of his bro-
'tiler, Mr, P. Captein, and Mrs.
Captein.
Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Lannon have
returned to London for the winter
months.
The- reception and &nee spon-
sored by, the C.W.L., in honor of the
alewirwedS. Kr. and -Mrs. Alvin
Moran and -Mr. ,and affirs. Wilbur
Eden. addressing a Canada Club dinner in
London, said there was'no name that conjured
up greater affection in Britain than that of
Canada.
We love Canada, we share a pride in
the brilliant flowering of your genius,",Sir
Anthony told his audience. "Your authority
as a nation has risen until today when' Canada
speaks it is with the voice of a leading power.'4
Sir Anthony spoke in appreciation of Can-
ada's support for NATO, her land and air
forces in Europe and her expenditure of 'sev-
eral hundred million dollars' on northern de-
fence lines.
•"We will never forget at .what cost• you
stood beside us in the darkest days of two
world wars, for a long while alone on your
eont inent."
Russia, °states that he was told by Communist
Party Secretary Khruslichev that in the event
of another world war Canada would not be
immune from attack. There is of course
nothing- 11,F W about this, except that the warn,
ing' comes from one of the communist chiefs.
Canada must not relax in.,preparations for
dere 11 C
CREWE, Dec. 5.—Mr. P. M. Fin-
nigan, of Toronto, and Mr. Ted
Finnigan, of London, were recent
visitors with Raymond Finnigan.
• This community extends sym-
pathy to Mrs. T. H. Culbert in the
recent bereavement •oif her mother.
The teacher and pupils of Crewe
school held a card party on Wed-
nesday night with seven ;tables in
play. -The scores were: high bdy,.
Mrs.. Jack Errington; high gent,
George Errington; low lady, Mrs.
Ben Mole; low gent, Don Paquette.
The Crewe school Christmas con-
cert- will be held in. the school on
December 19.
-154 Bancroft Drive,
• Sudbury, Ont.
Editor Signal -Star.
,Sir,—Enclosed find postal note
for renewal of my subscription.
I lived for 43 years in Goderich
and raised my family there. -I still
have a warm spot in my heart for
"Huron's Golden Gate." It is very
lonely up here in the north coun-
try. To me, nothing can compare
with the beauty of Goderich and
its surrounding country. Of course,
I took the good old Goderich paper
ever since the week of my first
marriage in 1914 and would not
be without it. Please send tme
last week's paper, which I have
not received. Also please note
neW address.
Sincerely yours,
' 'MRS. EIBER G. WALSH.
945 Clifton St.,•
Winnipeg 10, Man.
Editor, Signal -Star.
.Sir, --Enclosed find cheque for
$.5:00, J$3.00 renewal of Signal -Star
subscription and $2.00 for Isobel
Sharman fund. I expect to visit
Goderich, this coming. early sum-
mer and remain in the East for
summer and fall. Record snow and
sub -zero temperatures here so far.
I hope_the.hockey team has -a good
season.
Wth the passing of Frank Me-
Gaw recently I believe he was- the
last of the great Sailors team of
1905-6. -While of the original team
of 11895-96 I believe there are five
of -us, myself, D. Molvor, F. Shan-
non, N. Thompson, Jimmy 'McLeod
(Cogal) still around.
Compliments of the season to
friends and relatives., Be seeing
you. .
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A biography of the Hon. J. 0. Gardiner,
by N. A. Benson, has made its appearance.
All we knoW of it so far is a review by
Miehael Barkway, Ottawa correspondent of
The Financial Post.- Mr. Barkway is distinct-
Af • •
ly critical ; he averl'r i• writer t le
s ter dOes not
tell the whole truth,.and,evidently Mr. Gardin-
er, is not one of his 'political heroes. Ht dbt%'
athnit, however, that the "remarkable career'
'ef the Minister of Agriculture is "well worth
a book," and, whether it suits Mr. Barkway
or not, we intend to read Mr. Benson's book
as soon'as we can get around to it.
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Our train of satisfied' custom-
ers winding through the past
and extending into the _future
is testimony to the high-
quality work and servipi we
render. Let us serve you
soon.
Moran, held in the ,pari'sh hall on
Friday evening was largely attend-
ed. A pleasant evening was enjoy-
ed by all 'present. Bev. Father Van
Vynckt extended congratulations
and best wishes .td the two young
'couples, and a substantial purse
was presented to them by Mr. John
Austin, and Mr. B. Farrish.
Mrs. Austin Quigley, of Gode-
rich, visited with relatives here
recently.
Mr. George Drennan, of Detroit,
and Mr. Thos. Drennan, of Code
-
rich, visited at the home of Mr.
•
and Mrs. Earl Drennan, during the
past week. Thos. Drennan spent
the past month with his daughter,
Mrs. Perry and family in Detroit.
Miss Donna Lannon and friends,
of London, visited with relatives
here on Friday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter -Clare visit-
ed in Toronto during the past
week.
Mrs. Sheridan, our teacher; and
her pupils are busily engaged with
preparations for our Christmas
concert, which will take place, on
December 19 in the parish hall.
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