Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1973-08-09, Page 3THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 1973 ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS UnveiI historical Sunda l� that he treasured this connect- ion with a newspaper he seems tc have viewed as the model of independent journalism. In an early message to the readers of the "News," he insisted; "The party press has its own field of service and we cannot think that a legitimate alliance with a political organization is by any means a contemptible connection. Some of the best journals in the world maintain such a connection with self- respect, dignity and to the dist- inct advantage of the people. Such journals as the New York "Post"... and the "London Times" serve in another field -- although the "Times" is per- haps a standing counsel for all administrations --and they too discharge important functions in the great scheme of popular government. The "News" will at least endeavour to win the respect if it cannot always carry the judgement of the country." Despite this striving for ind- ependence, Willison moved more and more into open support of the Conservatives. lois oppos- ition to the building of a new LI �H(hlillf i�l.I� +.�fly transcontinental railway, his objection to the provision for separate schools in the Auton- omy Bilis for the creation of the new provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan, and his intense disapproval of Laurier's cool- ness to the idea of Imperial Federation alienated him from his erstwhile allies. His uneas- iness at what he regarded as the unethical prac tires of some Ontario Liberal politicians furth- er underscored this dissatisfact- ion. The result was that in the election of 1911 he openly supp- orted the Conservatives, Willison was knighted in 1913. As he saw it the title was conf- erred on him because "...it was desired to honour journalism in the Dominion and I was select ed as the medium through which the desire of the Crown should take effect." His cont- ributions included The Railway Question in Canada (1897); The New Canada (1912); Lessons from the Old World. 1 -lis major work, however, was a sympathetic biography of Sir Wilfred Laurier entitled Sir Wilfrid Laurier and the Liberal Party: A Political History, first published in 1903. In 1925 he founded ' Willison's Monthly, " a national magazine devoted to the discussion of public affairs affecting Canada and the Empire. It was edited by his son until it ceased public- ation in 1929. He died on May 27, 1927, in Toronto. A biographer wrote, with a great deal of justification "There is scarcely a parallel in the political annals of Can- ada to the silent authority he wielded in politics, in social legislation and in constitutional discussions." The day after his death, the "Times" wrote: "A distinguished figure in Canadian journalism, he was not only intimately versed in the changing problems of his native Dominion, but his adept sense of the community of Brit- ish interests throughout the Empire enabled him to write of Canadian affairs with a detach- ment and breadth of vision rarely surpassed. He was a journalist by temperament and convictions As editor of the Toronto "Globe" and later the "Daily News" he took a very active part in Can- adian political controversies from the early "nineties onward: and formed close friendships til}ji�t•d��� !".. 11 PAGE 2 with all the leaders of public opinion. It was characteristic of him that he made friends every- where, even among his political opponents. His alertness, frank- ness and wide knowledge and calm judgement aroused a symp- athy and respect that were never limited by party. It was these qualities that made him so trustworthy an interpreter of current events. Thoroughly British, he was intensely Canadian, and his literary gifts, revealed in his delightful vol- ume of reminiscences in his contributions to our columns and during a long journalistic career in his own country, were devot- ed to an always illuminating exposition of the political and personal forces that prompted the modern development of Canada." 0 TIPS FOR CAMPERS Not the least of small mislaid items are your car ignition and campers keys. A good place to carry your spares is in your wallet. You've probably lost many keys, but you seldom mislay your money. While you're putting those keys in your wallet, here's an idea: protect your wallet against Wet camping weather and unforseen t,';' Get roses ready The beauty of early summer • roses is almost at an end in most gardens. However, rose enthusiasts should start making preparations for an early Sept- ember display. Careful pruning is the basic requirement. Spent blooms should be removed to preserve the strength of the plant so it will produce new flowering wood With tea roses, gardeners should cut well down the stem, leav- ing a strong, outward -facing bud so that new growth can start from it. On pcilyanthas and floribunda, remove the flower clusters down to the first good strong leaf. Feeding is also important because it will help the plant to develop new growth. A handful of garden fertilizer that is high in phosphorous and potash, but low in nitrogen, will strengthen the roots and wood. This feed- ing will also prepare the plant for winter, in addition to supply. ing the blooms that will appear in the autumn. Continue regular spraying to prevent fungal and insect dam- age. Black spot and powdery mildew can by a problem, esp- ecially during hot humid weath- er. Aphids and leaf hoppers are IE PARADE or SNOBALLS 12 OZ ROSE or HEA" Z RELISHES HEINZ SHA PPLE DRINK KLEENEX FACE TISSUE DELSEY 2 ROLL PACK TOILE IS PACK of 5- 31 OZ ENVELOPES 200's 12 OZ 40 OZ L ORANGE ',,. RYSTALS SUNGOLD PEANu'� ;t ' TER ,i !;r�� 4„�;:• ;;<i SQUIRREL 2 LB PHILLIPS R LIGHTBULi''-S PACK of2BULBS 2 MCLAREN'S STUFFED OLIVES BABY DILL 12 OZ McLA REV'S PICKLES BURN'S STEWS WESTON'S JELLY ROLLS 24 OZ PREPRICED 55¢ 24 OZ SPECIAL /7 3/89' r 5 9c 59c 2/89 ork Ch Liver SMOKED BABY BEEF S LOIN LB Cottage R.;H SCHNEIDER'S THURINGER c CALIFORNIA NO 1 LB SCHNEIDER'S 1 LB PKG LB SLICED LB 1.39 T9S PRODUCE LARGE CANTELOUPE CANADA NO 1 STALK CELERY SIZE 24's CANADA NO 1 RED HAVEN PEACHES FRASERVALE 24 OZ FROZEN FOODS Cod Fish And Chips EA 49 EA 33ct 2 05 6R WEEKEND SPECIALS August 8, 9, 10, 11 PLEASE NOTE: We reserve the right to limit all quantities on all advertised items.