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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1939-03-30, Page 9THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 1939 THE SEAFORTH NEWS •D. H. Mc one CHIROPRACTOR Office —Commercial Hotel Electro Therapist — Massage, Hours -Mon. and 'Thurs, after- noons anw by appointment FOOT CORRECTION by manipulation—Sun-ray treat- • trent, Phone 227. CANADA OFFERED • AS PEACE PAWN (By Horace T. Hunter, in the Fin- encial Post.) Phe last address made by Sir Jos- eph Flavelle, two weeks ,before his death, bnought to light an incident rebated to him by the late 'Geldwin Smith, It is an incident which might have turned the course of history on this continent, by merging Canada with the Northern States as the ",pdice" for 'permitting the South to secede. I have heard Sir Joseph speak many times, but never in a more int- eresting or more appropriate way,, The occasion was a meeting of the Four Arts' Club n Palm Beacti, on Feb. 20. Col. J, B. Maclean iras chair- man and the speaker, Sir Robert Fal- coner. In introducing Sir Robert, Col, Maclean referred eulogistically to the splendid work Clone .by Sir Joseph [layette ae chairman of ,the Commis- sion appointed by the Ontario Gov- ernment to investigate and suggest plans for reorganization of the [Univ- ersity of Toronto, Sir Rdbert's ep- poitrtment as president of the Univ - mar JF IT .. FEY 1030 Dot WS. MY FRI SIR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 293031 2 -J 4p s i 7 16 17 18 t1 26 b .S 94 24 23 . 26 0 to 29 ,9ar FEBRUARY 1519 mm mm N[ o no AW AAT 1 2 3 4 .5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1539 1,4 Y 1131 ..v I amY W 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 reds MAtI2Cii lee 9 w < 1410 Ohl nu i 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 '2 13 14 15 16 17 18 1'9 20 21 22 23 24 25 '.`26 27 28 29 30 31 !ens j Li NE retie 1 2 3 4. 10 7 8 9 1.0 11 1.2 /3 14 15 16 17 18 1.9 20 21 22 23 24 252627 28 29 30 J . 3 1* 1019 WI. nw 191 na ,Al '- A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 95. 95. 25 26 27 20 29 ghee AUGUST ,s.. 2 3 4 5 1 6 7 S 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 age OM. AYv moi W. 1. 2 3 4 9 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 1! 22 23 24 25 26 29 30 31 lads 'NOVEMBER Imre nu Int I 1 a� 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 13 19 20 21 22 2.'1 24 25 26 27 28 29 35 939 SEPT'EMI->'ER. mads 1939 D.CCEMBSP_ 123,1 Y, -o, ,v RICO nv , vSl -SY �Y rutt' 1 2 t 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 4Y 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 10 11 12 ^3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 2.1 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 111 '151 25 26 27 98 79 16 PAGE SEVEN Tea In Canadian Pacific History •• eteeteeetieetteeleie "Fadi an ounce of tea, carried S l across the Dominion 53 years ago as part of the first transcon- tinental freight shipment by the newly -completed Canadian Pacific Railway, made history in London, England, recently. e In a small phial, the tea was displayed in the Canadian Paotfic office in Trafalgar Square, as hart or the 100th anniversary celebration of Empire Tea, Just enough to provide "tea for two," the sample was traced to the ship- ment that inaugurated the "All Red Route". Photos show: (top left) the barque, "W, B. Flint", whose en- tire cargo of tea formed the first west to east freight train in 1886; (top right) an early Canadian Pa- cific freight train crossing Sur- prise Creek bridge; (right) Lon- don celebrates the Centennary of Empire -grown tea by transporting a symbolic shipment from the East India Docks to Mincing Lane by elephants and (left) the sample of tea preserved by Mary E. Ba- con, Lennoxville, P,Q., mounted upon an explora.torY map in the Canadian Pacific window on Tra- falgar Square. ersity of Toronto was the first 'prac- tical result of the workof t he Com- mission. The chairman's remarks, said Sir Joseph, recalled to his m ind a story told to him by the late Goldwin Smith. Let me give it as nearly as I can recollect it in Sir Joseph's own words. 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Town and Province THE SEAFORTH NEWS Snaith, a British subject, was an ob server at the battle of Gettysburg, messenger brought a dispatch t him from L011(1,011, England. It wa signed by five men, all of whom oc upied important places rt the poli[ cal 'life of England, Goldwin 'Smith read the letter wit great interest and dindeed wit amazement at its conten ts. 1t relate the 'horror with which the people o England learned of the great 'loss o life entailed by the civil war an trade the tentative and unofficial sug gestion that the President, Abraha Lincoln, should allow the South t secede and in return the Northers s States should annex all territory t the north of the Unitedd States of the North American Continent; tha is, what 15 now Canada and the Un ited States, This aright seem like a ]wild an visionary proposition, hitt two of tit signatories of this letter were non other than \\'illia 51 Ewart Gladeton John and Bright. Sir Joseph aske Goldwin Smith: 'What did you d1 with the letter?" itr, Smith replied 'After reading the letter carefully walked Orel" to s ramp lire, threw f into the flames and wntelted it burn,' This extremely interesting and his- torically important incident which has not. I believe, hitherto been ptlhlisin- rd, was related to Sir Joseph Flavelle by Goldwin Smith, at the conclusion of the work of the University Com- mision to which reference has been made. Goldwin Smith, it twill he rememb- ered,, Naas a great scholar. unsurpass- ed in his flay es a master of English prose. He was the publisher of a farm newspaper, a public spirited cit- izen of Toronto, .11 the first meeting of the Commis- sion Goldwin Smith, who felt he should :have had the appointment of chairman, remarked to Sir Joseph: "1 uppose you were appointed chair- man because you are a prominent Methodist" He took a great interest, however, its the work and co-operated splendidly in preparation of the re- port. Eighty-one meetings were held,, all except one at Goldwin Smith's residence, 'The Grange," He was ttn- eomprisingly opposed to coeducation and refused to allots his hone to be used for the meeting at which this subject was discussed and at which it was decided to recommend its adop- tion,, - prehistoric types. A 0 c- h h ti d m 0 0 d e e d I t AUSTRALIA'S FAMOUS LYRE- BIRD The lyre -bird of Australia ranks among the 'living wonders of the woeld. A master minstrel and mimic, it is a unique bird .found nowhere else in the world in a wild 'state. Also known as the "N'ative Pheasant," it is a bandsante pheasant -Like bird, and is caller] lyre-hird becaat.e of the tvre- shape of its wonderful tail. It is the only hird of its kind in the world, and is the sole survivor of a very .ancient race of birds, li s'Ittg primitive charaett istic—remain small bones around the eyes, ']'hese bones ate found inonly a few other species of birds, all descended from ancient Many noted naturalists have des- cribed the lyre -bird as the finest fea- thered minstrel in the world. 'Invaria- bly, too, when singing the bird dances, performing delightful rhythmic move- ments. During this "dance" the bird's wonderful tail is displayed in all its glory. The usual performance is for tate 'bird to swing its tail forward av- er its head, spreading the ornament- al lyre -.feathers out wide and rapidly vibrating the filmy feathers between the ptutnes until they become misty in appearance. Because of the shyness of 'the birds, it is not often that a hird is seen "dancing," hut its powerful, clear song can usually he heard a demi a mite or more away. The bird is a glorious inger, and its powers of utinticry are remarka- ble, It can mimic to perfection the songs of other birds. the barking of clogs, the ring of an ase, and other bush noises, and nsualle alien- ing it run: through a repertoire con- taining a nnnsiwr of sows it: _,.. glorious symphony. Although itt the early dao, mere- lyre-hirds were shot for their 'loam. -. ful tails, they are now cleeeltore- teeter] by la .v. and so i''P::lot• ietee they become in Australia that trl'::r:.. picture, Ina e even peen magi their singia;, while often t!, • heard on the radio—uticro;,L•••r, c- ing placed in their haunts. The hired, build their nee,- eit on the ground or in tree The n tis a rounded bulky affair t,n,truc,._1 sticks, 'tw'igs, etc., and :tne'i mosses. feather,. etc. Oniv one egg laid by the female each sea -on, Tee period of incubation is long. extend- ing over Live week, or more. anti the young hird remains in the nest iv... it is from five to seven weeke At birth the baby birri is be to, means a beautiful thing --at least its human eyes. Its feathering is seamy: on its head is a tuft of loose, ' ena down, while its lege and feet ars huge in proportion to the .body. 'Vet this odd-looking chick is an "ugly duckling" destined to ,become a 'hand- some bird with the most wonderful tail; and 'destined also to be a vocal artist unrivaled at mimicry. Invariably the lyre-hird does its singing and 'dancing on a specially - prepared mound in the forest. Using its powerful feet, the bird clears a roughly circular space, raking away sticks, twigs and leaves, Then the ground is scratched up, and a "con- cert platform" about e yard or more square is formed: Sometimes as many as a dozen or more of these mounds are seem around the bird: nesting - places, but although the mounds are used, at tithes, usually one is a favor- ite, where the owner does more sing- ntg and dancing than on any of the others, Aft a„res,ive young woman n•as coldins the Itis Conductor 'to: tread - ,‘15 Crhthe:. When t`he battle had • die,1 down he .,.ked her for' her fare. "Terminus." .he ,tapped out. tend- ering a coni. ".Single?" 11,e asked. :'Yes,' . .. "H'tn! I'm not sut•prised," atiplica te Monthly Statements We can save you money on 13111 and Charge Forms, 'standard sizes to fit Ledgers, white or colors. It will pay you to see our samples, Also best quality Metal Hinged Sec- tional Post. Binders' and Index. ;I The Sear rth News Phone 84 •D. H. Mc one CHIROPRACTOR Office —Commercial Hotel Electro Therapist — Massage, Hours -Mon. and 'Thurs, after- noons anw by appointment FOOT CORRECTION by manipulation—Sun-ray treat- • trent, Phone 227. CANADA OFFERED • AS PEACE PAWN (By Horace T. Hunter, in the Fin- encial Post.) Phe last address made by Sir Jos- eph Flavelle, two weeks ,before his death, bnought to light an incident rebated to him by the late 'Geldwin Smith, It is an incident which might have turned the course of history on this continent, by merging Canada with the Northern States as the ",pdice" for 'permitting the South to secede. I have heard Sir Joseph speak many times, but never in a more int- eresting or more appropriate way,, The occasion was a meeting of the Four Arts' Club n Palm Beacti, on Feb. 20. Col. J, B. Maclean iras chair- man and the speaker, Sir Robert Fal- coner. In introducing Sir Robert, Col, Maclean referred eulogistically to the splendid work Clone .by Sir Joseph [layette ae chairman of ,the Commis- sion appointed by the Ontario Gov- ernment to investigate and suggest plans for reorganization of the [Univ- ersity of Toronto, Sir Rdbert's ep- poitrtment as president of the Univ - mar JF IT .. FEY 1030 Dot WS. MY FRI SIR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 293031 2 -J 4p s i 7 16 17 18 t1 26 b .S 94 24 23 . 26 0 to 29 ,9ar FEBRUARY 1519 mm mm N[ o no AW AAT 1 2 3 4 .5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1539 1,4 Y 1131 ..v I amY W 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 reds MAtI2Cii lee 9 w < 1410 Ohl nu i 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 '2 13 14 15 16 17 18 1'9 20 21 22 23 24 25 '.`26 27 28 29 30 31 !ens j Li NE retie 1 2 3 4. 10 7 8 9 1.0 11 1.2 /3 14 15 16 17 18 1.9 20 21 22 23 24 252627 28 29 30 J . 3 1* 1019 WI. nw 191 na ,Al '- A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 95. 95. 25 26 27 20 29 ghee AUGUST ,s.. 2 3 4 5 1 6 7 S 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 age OM. AYv moi W. 1. 2 3 4 9 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 1! 22 23 24 25 26 29 30 31 lads 'NOVEMBER Imre nu Int I 1 a� 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 13 19 20 21 22 2.'1 24 25 26 27 28 29 35 939 SEPT'EMI->'ER. mads 1939 D.CCEMBSP_ 123,1 Y, -o, ,v RICO nv , vSl -SY �Y rutt' 1 2 t 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 4Y 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 10 11 12 ^3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 2.1 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 111 '151 25 26 27 98 79 16 PAGE SEVEN Tea In Canadian Pacific History •• eteeteeetieetteeleie "Fadi an ounce of tea, carried S l across the Dominion 53 years ago as part of the first transcon- tinental freight shipment by the newly -completed Canadian Pacific Railway, made history in London, England, recently. e In a small phial, the tea was displayed in the Canadian Paotfic office in Trafalgar Square, as hart or the 100th anniversary celebration of Empire Tea, Just enough to provide "tea for two," the sample was traced to the ship- ment that inaugurated the "All Red Route". Photos show: (top left) the barque, "W, B. Flint", whose en- tire cargo of tea formed the first west to east freight train in 1886; (top right) an early Canadian Pa- cific freight train crossing Sur- prise Creek bridge; (right) Lon- don celebrates the Centennary of Empire -grown tea by transporting a symbolic shipment from the East India Docks to Mincing Lane by elephants and (left) the sample of tea preserved by Mary E. Ba- con, Lennoxville, P,Q., mounted upon an explora.torY map in the Canadian Pacific window on Tra- falgar Square. ersity of Toronto was the first 'prac- tical result of the workof t he Com- mission. The chairman's remarks, said Sir Joseph, recalled to his m ind a story told to him by the late Goldwin Smith. Let me give it as nearly as I can recollect it in Sir Joseph's own words. As a very young man Goldwin s GOT ® Grandma always was a keen shopper and quick to "snap up" a bargain .. but you'll recognize these BARGAIN OFFERS without her years of ex- perience ... you save real money ... you get a swell selection of magazines and a full year of our newspaper. That's what we call a "break" for you readers ... no wonder grandma says—"YOU'VE GOT SOMETHING THERE!" LL- 'A 1LY OFFER THIS NEWSPAPER, , 1 YEAR AND ANY THREE MAGAZINES PLEASE CHECK THREE MAGAZINES DESIRED ❑ Maclean's tviugazine (24 issues), 0 Rod and Gun, 1 Year. I Year, ❑ Silver Screen, I Year. O National Horne Monthly, 1 Year. 0 American Fruit Grower, I Year. ❑ Canadian Magazine, I Year. 0 Parents', 6 Mos, ❑ Chatelaine, I Year. ❑ American Boy, 8 Mos. ❑ Christian Herald, 6 Mos. ❑ Canadian Horticulture and Home 0 Open Road (For Boys), I Year. Magazine, I Year. 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Town and Province THE SEAFORTH NEWS Snaith, a British subject, was an ob server at the battle of Gettysburg, messenger brought a dispatch t him from L011(1,011, England. It wa signed by five men, all of whom oc upied important places rt the poli[ cal 'life of England, Goldwin 'Smith read the letter wit great interest and dindeed wit amazement at its conten ts. 1t relate the 'horror with which the people o England learned of the great 'loss o life entailed by the civil war an trade the tentative and unofficial sug gestion that the President, Abraha Lincoln, should allow the South t secede and in return the Northers s States should annex all territory t the north of the Unitedd States of the North American Continent; tha is, what 15 now Canada and the Un ited States, This aright seem like a ]wild an visionary proposition, hitt two of tit signatories of this letter were non other than \\'illia 51 Ewart Gladeton John and Bright. Sir Joseph aske Goldwin Smith: 'What did you d1 with the letter?" itr, Smith replied 'After reading the letter carefully walked Orel" to s ramp lire, threw f into the flames and wntelted it burn,' This extremely interesting and his- torically important incident which has not. I believe, hitherto been ptlhlisin- rd, was related to Sir Joseph Flavelle by Goldwin Smith, at the conclusion of the work of the University Com- mision to which reference has been made. Goldwin Smith, it twill he rememb- ered,, Naas a great scholar. unsurpass- ed in his flay es a master of English prose. He was the publisher of a farm newspaper, a public spirited cit- izen of Toronto, .11 the first meeting of the Commis- sion Goldwin Smith, who felt he should :have had the appointment of chairman, remarked to Sir Joseph: "1 uppose you were appointed chair- man because you are a prominent Methodist" He took a great interest, however, its the work and co-operated splendidly in preparation of the re- port. Eighty-one meetings were held,, all except one at Goldwin Smith's residence, 'The Grange," He was ttn- eomprisingly opposed to coeducation and refused to allots his hone to be used for the meeting at which this subject was discussed and at which it was decided to recommend its adop- tion,, - prehistoric types. A 0 c- h h ti d m 0 0 d e e d I t AUSTRALIA'S FAMOUS LYRE- BIRD The lyre -bird of Australia ranks among the 'living wonders of the woeld. A master minstrel and mimic, it is a unique bird .found nowhere else in the world in a wild 'state. Also known as the "N'ative Pheasant," it is a bandsante pheasant -Like bird, and is caller] lyre-hird becaat.e of the tvre- shape of its wonderful tail. It is the only hird of its kind in the world, and is the sole survivor of a very .ancient race of birds, li s'Ittg primitive charaett istic—remain small bones around the eyes, ']'hese bones ate found inonly a few other species of birds, all descended from ancient Many noted naturalists have des- cribed the lyre -bird as the finest fea- thered minstrel in the world. 'Invaria- bly, too, when singing the bird dances, performing delightful rhythmic move- ments. During this "dance" the bird's wonderful tail is displayed in all its glory. The usual performance is for tate 'bird to swing its tail forward av- er its head, spreading the ornament- al lyre -.feathers out wide and rapidly vibrating the filmy feathers between the ptutnes until they become misty in appearance. Because of the shyness of 'the birds, it is not often that a hird is seen "dancing," hut its powerful, clear song can usually he heard a demi a mite or more away. The bird is a glorious inger, and its powers of utinticry are remarka- ble, It can mimic to perfection the songs of other birds. the barking of clogs, the ring of an ase, and other bush noises, and nsualle alien- ing it run: through a repertoire con- taining a nnnsiwr of sows it: _,.. glorious symphony. Although itt the early dao, mere- lyre-hirds were shot for their 'loam. -. ful tails, they are now cleeeltore- teeter] by la .v. and so i''P::lot• ietee they become in Australia that trl'::r:.. picture, Ina e even peen magi their singia;, while often t!, • heard on the radio—uticro;,L•••r, c- ing placed in their haunts. The hired, build their nee,- eit on the ground or in tree The n tis a rounded bulky affair t,n,truc,._1 sticks, 'tw'igs, etc., and :tne'i mosses. feather,. etc. Oniv one egg laid by the female each sea -on, Tee period of incubation is long. extend- ing over Live week, or more. anti the young hird remains in the nest iv... it is from five to seven weeke At birth the baby birri is be to, means a beautiful thing --at least its human eyes. Its feathering is seamy: on its head is a tuft of loose, ' ena down, while its lege and feet ars huge in proportion to the .body. 'Vet this odd-looking chick is an "ugly duckling" destined to ,become a 'hand- some bird with the most wonderful tail; and 'destined also to be a vocal artist unrivaled at mimicry. Invariably the lyre-hird does its singing and 'dancing on a specially - prepared mound in the forest. Using its powerful feet, the bird clears a roughly circular space, raking away sticks, twigs and leaves, Then the ground is scratched up, and a "con- cert platform" about e yard or more square is formed: Sometimes as many as a dozen or more of these mounds are seem around the bird: nesting - places, but although the mounds are used, at tithes, usually one is a favor- ite, where the owner does more sing- ntg and dancing than on any of the others, Aft a„res,ive young woman n•as coldins the Itis Conductor 'to: tread - ,‘15 Crhthe:. When t`he battle had • die,1 down he .,.ked her for' her fare. "Terminus." .he ,tapped out. tend- ering a coni. ".Single?" 11,e asked. :'Yes,' . .. "H'tn! I'm not sut•prised,"