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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Herald, 1935-04-25, Page 6a r R k a CANADA THE EMPIRE CANADA. THE. LONG TRIP HOME. Two Stratford lads of seven and eleven years went to shoot muskrats and took along the usual 22 rifle. Things went well until in loading the weapon it discharged and the bullet went through the foot of the younger lad. Then it was that the boy of eleven picked him up and decided to carry him home, and that meant a dist- ance of about a mile and a. half. He did not get the smaller lad on his back which would have been easier, but carried him in his arms as one might a child. How many times he might have had to put his load down in the niile and a half tramp home is not recorded. In view of such a perfor- mance and in admiration of such sustained effort one is tempted to forget saying anything about the folly of boys of that age going out hunting with a rifle.—Stratford l3ea- con-Herald. NEIGHBORLINESS. Neighborliness on the farms is apparently sdmething not confined to any nationality, color or creed. It is the outpouring of human good will and sympathy which is often in- valuable to those in distress. We may yet see the day when more of this spirit will spread to the cities as well.—Chatham News. BU I WILL THEY? A naturalist asserts that mosquit- oes can get along without preying on humans. If he could only con- vince the mosquitoes! — Kingston Whig -Standard. GREEN BELT. The London county council• has set aside the sum of $10,000,000 to buy up land so as to preserve for all times a green belt around London, so that no matter how big the met- ropolitan area grows, nobody will be far away from green fields and flow- ers. This is a commendable spirit, worthy of the greatest city in the world. London is well supplied with ..aannd open s'aces far more so, or gee/ ra, . , . .•' _ . , rf "r fir^ transportation system is so exten- sive, rapid and cheap that it does not take long to get out into the coun- try.—St. Thomas Times -Journal. LONG TRIP. A letter sent from Rowno, a small 'township in. Eastern Poland, to Bra- sil in 1922, has just been returned to starting point, During these twelve years the letter went round the world three tinges. The sender is dead, but his son, to whom the let- ter was returned, has been offered some 5,000 zlotys, nearly £200, for the envelope.—Montreal Herald. THE NORTH FOR TWINS If you want to have twins, the best thing to do is to live in a northerly country. This conclusion is reached 'by the Soviet paper "Segodnya" af- ter an exhaustive study of interna- tional birth Atatistics, which shkrw that climatic conditions apparently form an important factor in the birth of twins. Twins are far more fre- quent in the North than in the South. In Norway, for example, one out of every 27 births is a case of twins; Sweden comes next with twiha once in every 66 births; Ger- Many third with one in every 80. In Brazil and Ceylon twins only occur Mnce in every 200 births.—Sault Ste. arie Star, PERMANENT XMAS TREE. A thirty-foot Norway pine tree, THE WORLD AT LARGE which will serve as a permanent Christmas tree at Waterloo town hall, was recently moved there and planted. Now there's an idea for you!—Guelph Mercury. BACK TO THE MIDDLE AGES An enterprising British real es- tate firm, marking a new residential sub -division in Middlesex, has equipped its new estates with built- in dugouts, guaranteed gas -proof and bomb -proof, and is making quite a point of the matter in its advertis- ing. "Live here and be safe in time of war," is its sales slogan. It would' be hard to find a grim- mer bit of testimony to the inse- curity of life in the face of mod- ern warfare. Centuries ago people built their houses without windows so that each home could stand a siege. Today we have advanced im- measurably from the disordered con- ditions which made architecture necessary. But if we have to equip our homes with bomb -proof dugout, where is the gain? Our boasted civ- ilization has simply gone hack to conditions of the middle ages. — Quebec Chronicle -Telegraph. RABBITS FOR GASOLINE., It is reported from Melbourne that the Minister of Customs of the Commonwealth has strongly suppor- ted a plan under which Australia would rid itself of 5,000,000 rabbits in exchange for Russian gasoline. Under the proposal, these millions of frozen rabbits, caught by 100,000 young men throughout the country, would be shipped to Russia for con- sumption aa food, in return for which Russia would send several cargoes of gasoline to the Anti- podes.—Brockville Recorder. NEIGHBORS' LAWNS. Seasons of soft soil has arrived, and, as usual, one hears fails from all parts of the city of thoughtless people cutting across corners of lawns, irretrievably ruining many of them, as far as this year is con- cerned. A little more consideration and •a few more steps on the side- •aaa elasteaaeaee-..on ,.la.W.0 .mill •. vent—much damage "a"t this -time. No -- home -loving person will spoil the appearance of the property of any- one else.—Niagara Falls Review. CLEAN SHOWS. Standards are changing. The "leg shows" and mawkish romances have had a long innings, too long even foe this artificial age. So it is back to decency and the homely moralit- ies, upon which after all, society is founded and withonip which it cannot endure. One fact at least has been established—the public does appreci- ate clean, wholesome sentiment, the 'classics" of literature can be made to pay, even when served up in the form of pictures for the entertain- ment of all and sundry --Hamilton Spectator. CLERICAL ERRORS Ministers, more than any other wren, according to a Toronto divine, should guard against mistakes in pronunciation. And yet so many of 'em make mistakes when they pro- nounce a couple man and wife. — Border Cities Star. REVELATIONS. Treuohes dug in Northern Mesop- otamia indicate at least ten older civilizations, covered up one atter the other. No saying what they might find if they were to employ diamond drilling.—Port Arthur News Chronicle. Baronet Wea At 74 Father At 75 ;.,ltXlt« Sir Walter Gilbey, noted 75 -year-old British sportsman, shown here in Hyde Park, London, with Lady Gilbey and their baby: son, born Feb. 27. Lady Gilbey, the former Mrs. Marion Broadhead, is the Baronet's second wife, whom he. married in 1934. Sir Walter was divorced in 1926. HUMAN NATURE. There was a crowd on hand at the depaieure of Betty Gow from New Yorw and there was a crowd. on hand for her arrival at South. ampton. Human nature is much the same at both sides of the Atlantic— Kingrtton Whig -Standard. THE EMPIRE MELODIOUS AUTO HORNS. Another cause of nervous strain, the raucous motor -horn, is an equal- ly qually needless affliction. Here again re- search has proved that a double -note horn tuned to a major or minor third combines great carrying capacity with absence of offence to the ear. Its use might well be standardized.; The general noise of transport is hard to reduce, but it is by the glar- ing offenders that the nerves are' jarred, and the worst of these can and should be eliminated. Manche.- ter. Guardian. A PUZZLER. At least it can be said that • th British authorities are doing st.m' thing to check the slaughter on tit roads. What puzzles most corn'E !, -rani;' L.ca DT"p6tY trians,� i' discover why on earth any ordlna person should want to travel wore than half a mile in a minute,—Irisht Independent. CONSCIENTIOUS DEFIANCE Is a Man necessarily a bad citizen because he is a defiant citizen? Three men were fined at the Brunswick Court recently for not having voted at the last Federal election. The penalty in two cases was 10s, and in the third £1. The defendant who was fined the double amount addres- sed to the Court a letter that the police magistrate describedas "re- markable." It •certainly was. He ob- jected that it was contrary to Brit- ish justice to force a voter either to vote for a candidate in whom he had no confidence or to make his ballot- paper informal. Presumably the Bench had' its reasons for punishing more severely a determined defiance oI the law; but many people will disagree with, the decision. !Ordinar- ily Ordinarily the man who flouts the`, law in- vites sterner treatment than the man who falls foul of it through neglig- ence; but the circumstances in this case were not ordinary. Compulsory' voting is aimed at shirkers of a pub- lic duty. A man who takes the trouble to explain his conscientious objections to the Bench is not of that class,—Melbourne Argus, NEW METHODS AND OLD. The rapid progress which is being made in nearly every sphere of hu- man activity and endeavor today has profoundly influenced education- al systems. The centre of gravity has ehifted from the subject to the child; the old order of things is passing away, and in its place are being established methods based on the results of modern educational experiment. In response to an in- quiry as to how he attained such proficiency in Latin, Dr. Johnson once sad, "My master flogged me very well, sir," Education in Dr. Johnson's day was carried out accor- ding to the principle that "it does not matter • much what you teach the young devils, so long as they hate it."—Trinidad Guardian, Port, of Spain. Canada's Message To His Majesty Ottawa.—Premier Bennett recent- ly planed on the House of Com- mons order paper notice of a reso- lution asking that an address be voted. to the King congratulating hint, on completion of the first quer- The text of the resolution fol- lows; o1lows; "We, Your Majesty's loyal and dutiful subjects, the House of Com- mons of Canada in Parliament as- sembled, beg to offer our sincere congratulations on the happy com- pletion of the 25th year of your il- lustrious reign. * * * "The eventful years which have passed since Your Majesty's acces- sion to the Throne have witnessed great and significant changes in economic, social and political con- ditions that have constantly de- manded the exercise of the highest qualities of courage and of leaden whip. During these years important and definite developments in the constitutional relations between the several parts of Your Majestie's Do- minions have more firmly establish- ed that political unity of which their common .allegiance to the Crown is the symbol and inspiration. •* * "We rejoice that . each year has been marked by an increasing ap- preciation of Your Majesty's inspir- ing example df conscientious labor dor the welfare of your people. Your Majesty will celebrate the 25th anniversary of your accession en- joying the unreserved respect and the loyal' affection 'of the people in all parts of your Dominions, which is a striking demonstration of the righteousness and wisdom which Your Majesty has exhibited both in war and in peace through years of unexampled difficulty. * * * "We ask that our loyal and res- pectful congratulaations may be ac- cepted by Her Gracious Majesty the Queen, whose untiring interest in every movement for the relief of distress and suffering and for the welfare of humanity has given her a secure place in the affections of the people of Canada. We rejoice that the Queen will share the dem- onstration of loyalty and devotion which will be shown to Your Majes- ty on this memorable anniversary. �< * * "From time to time during Your Majesty's reign the people of Can- ada have enjoyed the honor of wel- coming to this Dominion His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales and other members of the Royal Family, whose visits have not only deepen- ed the loyal devotion of the people of Canada to Your Majesty, bat have enhanced their appreciation of the interest which is always taken by the members of the Royal Family in. all that pertains to the progress and welfare of this Dominion. • * *. "We trust that we may continue for many years to enjoy the benefit of your gracious and peaceful rule. Our earnest prayer is that He Who is the Ruler of all nations and the King of Kings may uphold, direct and preserve Your Majesty in health, in. happiness and in the af- fectionate ffectionate loyalty of your people," 1936 Motor Markers White letters an a- black back- ground will be the colors of the 1936 Ontario license plates. Hon. Harry C. Nixon, Provincial Treasurer, has announced. The plates as usual will be manufactured at the Ontario reformatory at Guelph under super- vision of the St. Thomas Metal Signs, Limited. A Loaf Of Bread The weight of a loaf of bread in Canada is not standardized but it is regulated by municipal by-laws in the various provinces with the ex- ception of Ontario. In Ontario the legal standard weight of a loaf is fixed at 24 and 48 ounces, except that in the case of "small bread" the lirnit is fixed at 12 ounces. "To believe in illusions certainly brings human happiness." -- Luigi Pirandello. Elevator Gallantry There may not be many mel writing to etiquette authoritie! about the propriety of keeping theil hats on in elevators when they shari the ride with feminine acquaint mires. Nor need this be accepted as am Indicatiail that chivalry is dead. All ter all hats are one of the few pos sessions ever so many men bavl been able to hold on to during thl blusterous winds o[ the passing stress, In Australia, however, the proprl ety of wearing hats in elevator) seems to be a not entirely irrelev ant item of public consideration This is indicated by the notice pas ted in the seven elevators of a large bank in Sydney. " We mould aslt gentlemen to keep their hats on is the lilts. This will tend to reduce congestion during busy periods and so contribute to the greater comfort and convenience of all." Twenty instead of sixteen persons could b9 carried in each elevator during rush hours, according to the bank's ofil, rials, if Hien did not bother to re move their hats. Rush-hour trips in elevators not infrequently melee men keels theii hands as close to their sides as their 'trouser pockets. If one had the knack of some trick whereby he could project his hat up from his forehead and then back, without touching it, he might be able to ac- commodate those females of his ac- quaintances touched with a special consideration for the niceties.—Buf- falo Courier -Express. More Cigarettes Cigarette smokers in Canada spent more than $48,000,000 for their "ready-mades" during 1934, according to excise tax returns, which show that 4,822,40.5,065 cig- arettes were placed on the market, an increase of approximately 12 per cent. over 1933. Cigars were also smoked in great- er number, consumption increasing approximately 5 per cent.. from 114,352,000 in 1933 to 119,671,000 last ,year, and the use of stroking tobacco increased by 4 per cent. to 17,983,000 pounds. Chewing tobacco showed a de- crease in popularity, the quantity entered for consumption dropping from 4,225,000 pounds .in 1933 to 4,170,000 pounds in 1934. In addi- tion to domestic consumption Can- ada exported 8,769,979 pounds of unmanufactured tobacco -:valued at $2,026,802 to twenty-five different countries in 1934, ands alsecported manufactured tolbacco-3tm'•' different forms to the value of 65,802. — Canada Week By Week. Here On Visit • Dr. Henryk Gruber, President of the State Postal Savings Bank of Poland, pictured on his arrival in New York. He will visit Wash- ington and study our system. 43 Based on Musical Adventure Romance by VLCTO 6 HE BERT Captain Richard Vlarringten and his troo `of trappers turn tiack`and. attack- the pirates mercilessly. The trappers. have been signalled by Princess Marie who hart been caittUrred from the. ship on which she wits sailingfor Louisiana disguised as her maid.. Tin other`girls who are to third the French colonials in New' Orlens all take to cover but Marie moves itl the thick of the raga g bathe, wavingher torch. The trappers r'iilin g battle -oriel, fring . na and throwing ¢rimes! ewke, he pirate leader fight* whoop their .blood cu ifWarrington �,�N .. , .. g ,, l� � Warrington i . -lass swinge his mu ket ad i t*. each hial .ife but the neaat �a rtngton with hit outt***.B' ,�.t! 3r r mittfrom leen et -butt bi+ ► Q thf hiti `hits; icy ''■«� the..ofh4r pit`et 1. •beat ti Ute goes down a blK and. rapidly r N,¢N .... ..w. ..� 49.�.�erdRR!. « . . 15 ..... cowardly retreat to their skiff* rapidly paddle..ai, µ ,The trappers place the girls In their boats to escort there to New Orleans. Marie is with Warrington,' IiCe doer not know she is as Princess and teases her about marrying ons of the 'Colonists although he assures her it wstll tot be he for he is not the marry.' lits kind. Maine is scornful but later they sing the a#r" together I'm b'lliiflg gal x+bVp t4itit. $'oineot'aeji 'At New Orleans the Governor addresses the towns= people and welcomes the gide. The men are UV' choose their brides from among them. Marie violent.' ly objects but the Governor says she will be forced to do so. Marie is in a predicament. To avoid marry.; sink, she must reveal her identity and this is impos. sible. What will she do? Don't miss next week's exciting installment of "Naughty Marietta."