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OVER 600 ACCEPT INVITATION OF AVON CHESTS,
LIMITED, TO INSPECT NEW PLANT
'Over 600 residents of Seaforth 'and
the immediate vicinity availed them-
selves of the opportunity. ' given by
the Directors of Avon Chests, Limit-
ed, to visit their factory on Friday
afternoon and evening, January 23rd.
Since this new addition to the in-
dustrial life of Seaforth, a great deal
of interest has been shown in the
programme of the work of altering
the building to suit the requirements
of the. Company, as well as in the in-
stallation of sulitable 'requiremenjts,
and it was with real pleasure that the
citizens received the announcement
that the Directors had arranged to
throw open the factory to the pub-
lic on Friday last.
To many who went to the factory
the manufacture of furniture is not a
novelty, but to others it proved to be
a real treat to be able to watch the
progress from the rough lumber to
the finished article and many were
the expressions of pleasure at having
had this opportunity.
The management formed them-
selves into a reception eommittee and
conducted the guests through the
plant, making it ,possible for every-
one to observe and understand the
operations of the different machines
and as a final touch showed them a
splendid array of finished goods in
the factory sho'w'room.
'Since coining to Seaforth the Com-
pany has installed much new equip-.
rent and has transferred the old
clothing factory into an up -to -dame
minute furniture factory, in which
modern methods are employed in the
manufacture af, their product, which
consists of the well known "Avon"
line of.. cedar and walnut chests, mag-
azine stands, end tables, book racks,
stands, glove and chocolate boxes and
many other very attractive and use-
ful furniture novelties.
SEAFORTH AND VICINITY FORTY-FIVE YEARS AGO.
Mayor J. F. Daly brought into The
Expositor 'Office last week a copy of
The Expositor, dated July 30, 1886,
from which we copy a number of in-
teresting items of bygone years:
Services Appreciated.—Great re-
gret is expressed at the resignation
of ,Miss Ewing from the position of
organist of 'St. Thomas Church. Her
duties were performed with great sat-
isfaction. The members of the choir
made her a presentation and address,
last Monday evening. We learn also
that several members of St. Thomas
Church desire further to express their
appreciation by some tangible token
of regard. Miss Ewing will assume
charge of the new organ at the Pres-
byterian Church on Sunday next.
There will now be an opening for an
organist at St• Thomas Church. Miss
Caldwell, of Kinburn, will preside
next Sunday.
The Kist 0' Whustles•.—The new
organ for use in the Presbyterian
church has been received and placed
and will be used for the first time
next Sabbath. It was purchased from
Messrs. Scott Brothers, musical in-
strument dealers of this town. It is
a handsome instrument, with great
volume and sweet tone, and these
gentlemen are entitled to the thanks
of the congregation for the prompt
and honorable manner in which they
„•are ns'aeted the • business. The instru-
nvent is a credit to them, and will be,
a standing recommendation to their
business. Mass Ewing has consented
to act as organist, and the congrega-
tion is also to be congratulated on se-
curing her services. We hope the
Most sanguine, expectations of the
congregation concerning this new de-
parture will be more than realized.
Huron Athletes —Humors athletes
are rapidly coming to the front, and
as 'a rule now carry off many of the
principal prizes) at the games of the
Caledonian Societies. At the Scottish
games 'a't Buffalo last week three Hur-
on boys, Aviz: Archie 'Scott and G.
Perry, of Brussels, and John McPher-
son, of Kintail, distinguished them-
selves most signally.
Local Briefs.
Mla'sters Theo. Coleman, Geo. An-
derson, John H. Kerr and W. C. M'e-
Taggart, all students of the Seaforth
High School, have successfully passed
the matriculation examination for To-
ronto University.
Mr. F. Holmested has sold his sor-
rel driving mare to Mr. John McMann
for $150.
We are pleased to note that Mr.
George Sproat is sufficiently recover-
ed to be around again.
The many friends of Mr. J. P.
Brine, the veteran auctioneer, will re-
gret to learn that he has been under
the weather for some time and is suf-
fering fret -xi an attack of ague.
'Mr. John B. Jones, of Augusta,
Georgia, sari of Mr. Robert Jones, of
this town, is at present spending his
holidays here. Mr. Jones is at the
head of a large merchant tailoring
and clothing establishment in Augus-
ta, and is doing well. He is a strong
prohibitionist, and an active church
and Sabbath school worker.
Mr. Thomas Daly, who has been
keeping a grocery in Blyth for nearly
a year, moved a part of his stock to
Seafarth an Monday, where he will
reside in future. He will continue the
one in Blyth until October, when he
will move all to Seaforth.
Mr. G. Dickson has had a handsome
new iron fence erected in front of his
residence. The work was done by
Sleeth & Lee.
Messrs.
Mess
A number of horses are now in
training here for the stallion race to
take place on Fairview Park this fall.
'Mrs. Thomas Neilans, of Harlock,
leaves here on Tuesday next on a
visit to Scotland. She 'goes by the
Allan line from Quebec. It is twen-
ty-nine years since she left the par-
ental roof in "Auld iReekie" and lo-
cated in the 'w'il'ds of Huron and this
is her first visit to the old. land. She
Will see manor changes. We wish her
a 'safe journey and a pleasant visit.
A trip a'cros's the !big pond would do
Tom good too, hut he is so over-
whelmed with business that he says,
he basn't time.
The 'first Caledonian eelebrati'on and
Scottish games will be held on the
new Recreation Grounds in this 'town
on the 10th of September. A com-
prehensive .programme will be netted
in a few days, and all the principal
athletes and Highland pipers of Owe -
Oda are expected to take part. There
will also be a concert in the evening.
Biruceileld.
Te1ep'h{onic.—atev. Mr. Sdnvpaon has
had a telemih'one placed in the mlanne
and has doalneetioili tOth the residence
of Mr. Jamieson, his precentor. Thera
is some talk of Dr. Gunn having one
placed in his surgery and it is said
that our genial post master is think-
ing of having, telephone communica-
tion with the church 'so he can have
the 'benefit of the church services
-without leaving his "ain fireside."
Brueefield is progressing.
McKillop,
Still Ahead.—The Winthrop cheese
factory sold their May and June make
of cheese for eight cents per pound.
They still maintain their reputation
for good cheese and good prices. The
directors have agreed to allow any
persons wishing to continue until the
end of the season to start now, as
they expect ten cents for July make.
The salesman had half a dozen tele-
grams in half a day for their cheese.
If there is the same demand' for the
cheesemaker by the fair sex for his
cheese, he will be married before fall,
sure.
Tuckersmith.
School Board. — The school board
met at Egm•ondville school house on
Saturday last, to examine and con-
s{ider the advisability of building a
new school house this year. All the
members were present except F. Lay-
ton. After discussing the matter of
Hier -pm -hey and Egmond'ville schools,
it was decided to have them put in
repair so as to do another year. The
contract of moving and repairing No.
1 ,school house was let to Samuel
Chesney for the sum of $165. Wm.
G. Broadfoot and F. Layton were
authorized to have the necessary re-
pairs done to Nos. 3 and 4 school
houses. The secretary -treasurer was
authorized to apply to the township
council for the sum of $3,300, to be
raised by rate for school purposes.
The board then adjourned to meet at
Mr. Dixon's hotel, Rrucefiel'd, on Sat-
urday, 28th August, at 2 o'clock p.m.
Varna.
Celebrating The Twelfth.—On the
Twelfth of July our usually stirring.
village was unusually quiet and the;
accustomed hum of business was not
heard on the streets. Taking advant-
age of this stillness and the absence
of the town "peeler," a couple of can-
ines 'belonging to two of our leading
citizens took it into their head's that
they would settle an old. standing
grievance between them in the ap-
proved Gilmore-Bittle style. Their
owners also seemed disposed to let
them have their way and in fact evi-
dently enjoyed the sport. After the
canines had worried at each other for
several rounds, the better half of one
of the citizens, noticing the skirmish,
appeared on the scene and soon separ-
ated the combatants • and restored
peace. There was no harm done, and
"all's well that ends well." The an-
imals were Well matched, and, al-
though they did not fight and run
away, they will, no doubt, fight an-
other day.
Zurich.
SEAFORTH FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 193 1.,
TOWN AND COUNTRY
HOCKEY GAMES
Duncan Cup.
On Saturday morning, January a4th,
the last games of the first half of the
double schedule of the Duncan Cup
Hockey League were played. The ice'
was smooth and hard, which made it
ideal for hockey.
The first game was between the
Maple Leafs and Millionaires. The
Maple Leafs got away to a good start
by scoring 4 straight goals. Howev-
er, the 'Millionaires came back strong
and scored 3 straight. The game be-
gan to look as if it was going to be
a close run. But E. Rennie, the
Maple Leaf star, did not 'think • so and
he and his confederates promptly ran
the score up to 12 goals, while the
Millionaires notched only 3 more
times, the game finishing with a score
of 12-6 in favor of the Maple Leafs.
The second game between the
Maroons and Canadiens started at
approximately 10.50. This game was
one of the ibest of the season. The
game was close at all times. The
Canadien 'star centre man, "Fat"
Wright, was closely watched by "Doc"
Hildebrandt and did not get away as
well as usual. The stumbling ,block
for the Maroons was the Canadien's
new goalie, Carl Knight. Time after
time he stopped difficult shots from
all angle's of the rink. As a result of
his clever work, the final bell found
the Maroons suffering under a sting-
ing defeat of 7-4. This victory puts
the Canadiens in first place.
Dick Parke was referee for
games.
The standing
follows:
Canadiens
Maroons
Maple Leafs
Millionaires
The games for Saturday, January
31st, are: 9.30-101.30: Maple Leafs
vs. •Canadiens; 10.30-11.30: Maroons
vs. Millionaires.
The players should be down at the
rink on time, with their skates on, for
their game. Every morning the first
game has been delayed about a half
an hour due to the tardiness of a few
players. All players please note this.
The McMillan Cup Hockey League.
both
of the teams is as
5 points
4 points
2 points
1 point
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Anthracite
450 I 1 aeon, whieh have rnsde deep ar s l
� upon yield and returns from our farms
* during these past years, and we in
v' to the fullest go -operation . of all in
this task.
Yours sincerely,
A. A, CUTHILL.
(Saturday evening, January 24th,
found a large part of the Seaforthites
at the Palace Rink watching tvwo of
the fastest and most thrilling games
of the season. Although the nigh'.:
was cold, it had little influence on the
enthusiastic hockey fans. The first
game was between Dublin and Win-
throp. The teams were even in the
play and one could not say which was
the better until the final bell found
the score 2-0 in favour of Dublin,
Morris and Joe Malone getting a goal
apiece.
The next game was between the
Mill Road and Brick Yard. The Mill
Road, skating out on the ice with
nice new white sweaters, were a snap-
py looking outfit. However, this did
not discourage the Brick Yard. They
put up a most wonderful game and
the teams were about even in the
play. The final score was 3-1 in favor
of the Mill Road. Wright, Dale and
Nicholson notched the twine for the
Mill Road, while Doig got the only
counter for the Brick Yard.
This victory puts the Mill Road in
first place for the Cup. Everybody
should be out to see these games.
The boys are getting in shape and ex-
hibit some great hockey.
Bankers Defeat Merchants 5-4
On Tuesday night, January 27th, at
8 p.m., the -'Merchants and Bankers
skated out on the ice for their second
battle of the season. There were a
large crowd present to witness the
battle between these two old rivals.
Philips, the Merchant's right winger,
started the game by scoring on a
nice shot from centre ice. The most
outstanding part of the game was
the combination exhibited, on one oc-
casion, by Daly and Cluff, who very
neatly went through the entire Merch-
ant's team to beat goalie "Chuck"
Stewart. Parke showed up best for
the Merchants, scoring three of his
team's four goals. Brown, star right
wringer of St. Marys, showed up well
for the Bankers.
Parke notched the tying goal in
the third •period on a beautiful shot
from the Banker's blue line. Howev-
er, the. Bankers were not to be dis-
couraged and kept goalie "Cheek"
Stewart busy- With only about five
minutes to go, Cluff scored the Win-
ning goal from outside the Merchant's
defense on a dribble shot. The final
bell found the score 5-4 in favor of
the Bankers. "Rooster" Muir handled
the bell to the satisfaction of both
teams.
er
aRus. Wal-
ters;
up: Bink s
Gol,
ters; defense, Dinnin, Edmunds; cen-
tre, Daly; wings, Cluff, Brown; sub.,
Jackson. Merchants --Goal, Chuck"
Stewart; defense, Jas. Stewart, "Bill"
Sutherland; centre, J. Carrillo; wings,
N. Camino, 'Phillip's; subs., Gerald
Stewart, Jack Crich.
A curiosity in the steam engine
line, created quite a sensation in
town. This was a traction engine
owned by Mm. Donaldson of the Bron-
son Line, Stanley. He steamed into
town and made his first station at the
Huron hotel, far refreshments, and
then to the Commercial. The steam
horse was admired by all who saw it,
and after doing the town it left for
Blake. Mr. Donaldson has the honor
of introducing the first traction en-
gine into these parts.
Among the'Seeforth merchants who
carried advertising 45 years ago were:
Georgee Good, Star Grocery.
Hoffman .& Co., Dry Goods.
W. N. Watson, General Insurance.
'Campbell & Bright, Gent's Furnish-
ing.
A, G. Ault, Groceries.
J. McLoughlin, Dry Goods.
Charlesworth & Brownell, Grocer-
ies.
J. L. 'Smitb, Dry Goods.
S. S. Cole, Kinburn, General Mer-
chandise.
Johnson Bros., Hardware.
Lumsden & Wilson, Drugs.
Hugh Robb, Groceries.
R. Jamieson, The Golden Lion Store,
Dry Goods. •
C. M. Whitney, Hardware.
Thomas Hendry, Huron Foundry.
Reid & Wilson, Hardware.
E. McFaul, Dry Goods.
Joseph Kidd & Son, Dry Goode.
Duncan & Duncan, Dry , Goode.
Laidlaw & Fairley, Groceries.
T. S., Roberts, Drugs.
A. G. VanDgmend & Sons, Wool-
len MIS. •
) stnn€s Pickard, Clothing.
C.. W. C+apntBook CW. iitUt, ' S,lx e. .
The Coal
Noted for its
Great Heat
N. CLUFF & SONS
chers, 74; heavies, 25; extra heavies,
1; lights and feeders, 17.
Huron County Total hogs, 4,041 ;
select bacon, 1,159; bacon, 2,326; but-
chers, 318; heavies, 85; extra heavies,
10; lights and feeders, 89.
THE WEED QUESTION
Dear Expositor:
Having been appointed weed in-
spector for 1931, in the Township of
McKillop, we believe that much can
be done during the winter months in
dealing with this enemy of the farm-
er and gardener. At this time of the
year the largest part of the stable
manure b beling spread upon the
fields in a fresh and unrotted condi-
tion and very often this is a pro-
lific source of soil infestation by
weeds, especially that of sow thistle,
one of the worst of weeds to contend
with. This weed growing as it does
in our grain crop, matures et the same
THE EXPOSITOR
CLUBBING LIST
The Expositor and The Toron-
to Globe ...$6.30 -
The Expositor and The Toron-
to Mail and Empire ...$6.30
The Expositor and The London
Advertiser $6.30
The Expositor and The London
Free Press ..$6.39
The Expositor and The Toron-
to Daily Star $6.30
The Expositor and The Farm-
ers' Advocate . $3.00
The Expositor and Montreal
Witness $3.85
The Expositor and The Catholi:
Record $3.75
CLUBBING RATES WITH
OTHER PERIODICALS MAY
BE HAD ON APPLICATION.
HOW MY WORLD WAGS.
By That 'Ancient 'Mariner
DEAN D. HURMDY
That crashing noise that has been
coming over the radio so frequently
since January 1st is simply the sound
of New Year's resolutions being frac-
tured.
* * *
"Backslide makes horseshoe of Am-
erican Falls." Well, the U. S. A.
theorists thinks spending is the solu-
tion for hard times. If they get more
rocks a -moving, maybe they'll find
more lucky horseshoes.
* *
Newmarket's ancient by-law says
"no vehicle shall be parked on the
main street unless a horse is attach-
ed." This will cause many a horse-
laugh. The by-law needs doctoring.
Boy, call the horse doctor!
* * *
"Another skeleton is found, believ-
ed to be of Tecumseh." Tnat makes
two. The old Chief must have kept
one for a spare.
* * *
An Italian, with a Jewish wife, an
American son, a Scottish daughter-in-
law and- a Canadian grandson, was
arrested, along with the son and
daughter-in-law, as the aftermath of
a family quarrel in Toronto. Five
nations contributing to the gayety of
nations.
* * *
Patrick Healey entered the "Beat
Them All Lunch" in Toronto, and tried
to beat up four waiters. Must nave
been thinking of his favorite flower.
"When I seen that sign," said Pat,
"my Wild Irish Rose."
* *
Steamer Letter to Mr. Ferguson
My beamish boy,
We wish you joy.
Your jobs not parlous,
Ticklish, brittle,
If you'll just talk,
And talk and talk,
Yet say but little.
* * *
An Arab, educated in the United
States, has just visited Toronto be-
fore returning to Syria. Wonder if
the Yanks taught him to walk a mile
for a camel.
• * *
"Mr. Justice Hyndman to be head
of the Pensions Court." Hyndman
to be foreman.
time, and much of it is conveyed to
the barn, threshed, and either blown
into the straw mow or carried to the
granary with the grain. The straw
used for bedding is returned to the
fields with large numbers of these
weed seeds in it and infest new areas
where none were in previous years.
It is evident that we must either
have the manure properly decompos-
ed before being applied to the soil,
summer fallow, or grow hoed or
smother crops on these lands to keep
them free of this menace. Do not
put this infected manure on clean
fields when it can be avoided.
The weed seeds in the granary are
under more complete control than at
any other time, and the judicious use
of the fanning mill will give us clean
seed grain, but often we undo 'much
of the good work by scattering in
the yard or poultry house these
screenings for the fowl to scratch
among and in this way these again
reach the fields by way of the manure
pile. Better to burn or bury these
weed infested screenings than have to
fight tnem in the soil afterward. '
We propose from time 'to time to
give through the press such informa-
tion as might be helpful to all in driv-
ing from our fields these crop en -
REPORT OF HOG
SHIPMENTS
The following is the report of hag
shipments for month ending Decem-
ber 31st, 1920:
Seaforbh--Total hags, 69; select
bacon, 27; 'bacon, 36; butchers•, 5.
Walton—Total hogs, 194; select
bacon, 65; bacon, 114; butchers, 11;
heavies, 1.
Hensallt-.Total hogs, 330; select
bacon, 85; bacon, 179; butchers,36;
heavies, 7; extra heavies, 2; Iights
and feeders, 19.
Huron 'Co. Locals—Total hogs 1,071;
selectc en, 308; 'bacon, 680; butt-
* R *
That McBride Recount.
Sez Danny 'O'Connell
To Sammy McBride:
"from fingers and thunvbs,
Sure, I've wore off the hide.
I've counted thim ballots
'Wid most devote care,
Rale nice and polite,
Widout cuss -word or swear.
Bill Stewart, he's bate ye
By just the amount
That .showed in the figgers
The very first count.
I've carried out orders
My dooty to do."
But Sam fainted here,
And was carried out too.
* * *
"Toronto Gas Company arming for
the fight against Hamilton." Put on
your gas masks, Hamiltonians!
* * *
"200 foot drop leaves driver safe
under his jammed hat." May we ask
this classic question, "Where did you
get that hat?'"
*
5 *
"Poultry farmers find that all-night
illumination aids winter production."
Egging on the hens to shell out 100
per cent. A most eggshellent idea!
* * *
Song Of A Good Feeder.
(containing some inside information.)
His wife's the wonderfullest cook,
And in their small but gay flat,
Each meal's a poem from, a book,
A symphony in A flat.
A symphony, ah, that's the word,
'Tis music when they're eating,
But afterward at fate he'll gird,
And mourn that joy's so fleeting.
For, then, his waistcoat fits too close
Tne music has a coda.
He's forced to take a fearful dose:
Bicarbonate of soda.
GQNS
Splendid
re
John Beattie.
Seaforth Lions Club celebrated
Burns' night on Monday evening last
and more than usual interest was at-
tached to the prograansne of their
regular meeting.
Mr. Charles Stewart occupied the
chair and " to addition to the usual
Club choruses, which were all of a
Scotch flavor for the occasion, Mr.
Gerald Stewart rendered a violin solo,
"Ye Banks and Braes of Bonnie
Dion," and M. J. A. Stewart sang
"Scots Wa Hae," 'both of which were
exceptionally well received.
But the main feature of the even-
ing's programme was the address
given by Mr. John Beattie, on Burns'
works. Mr. Beattie is an enthusiastic
Burns' scholar and his address on
Monday evening was one of the best
of the several that the Lions Club
and their guests have been privileged
to hear in recent years. Mr. Beattie
said:
Lion Chairman, Lions and Guests:
Our Club is having a little birthday
party to -night in honor of Robert
Burns, Seotlandh greatest son, w/1'0
was born January 25th, 172 years ago.
This birthday celebration is now world
wide. The more we study the life of
this character, the • more of mystery
we find surrounding it. Great men
come on the stage, play their little
part and the curtain is drawn, and
they are to a great extent forgotten.
It is different with Robert Burns; and
•ust here it seems to me the Mystery
comes in. He came on the stage a
poor peasant boy, delicate in health,
unable to secure even a common school
education. He was permitted to leve
only 37 years, and in spite of these
and many other handicaps, his writ- Gine fools their silks and knaves their
Ings have so impressed mankind that wine, •a man's, a man for a' that;
a monument is erected to his memory, For a' that and a' that, their tinsel
not only in his native land, but in
every civilized country in the world,
which is a unique honor. John G.
Whittier's word was this: "Robert
Burns lives on with a vitality that
gathers strength from time to time;
his fame broadens and deepens each
year. The world has never known a
truer (.singer." With this brief fore -
note, we may, 1 think, consider our-
selves in fortunate company to -night.
Our club sees fit to set aside one
meeting 'night each year as a Scotch
night, and this is the night. Chair- A prince can make a belted knight, a
man Charlie Stewart and I have at-1marquis, luke and a' that,
' But
tended a great many such nights. Wean honest man's above' his might,
would not have missed then) for, al good faith he must not try that
Coal Coke Wood
The peace of absolutely quiet heat—the cleanliness of
t be-
cause
little tt tSafety, ty comfort
with
BY
"Bup Reading Hard Coal Nov,
sootlesa, smokeless fuel — many moments saved-
cause it needs so a en ion. a e , as-
sured of its dependability. These are among the things
enjoyed by those whose. homes are heatedw1 our
Famous Reading Anthracite.
SOLD
Wm. Ament & Co.
Phone
50 or 52
SEAFORTH - ' - - ONTARIO.
tl
ter has memorial erected his ?_
town {Some (Vat han been e1
ough to say tlz 'Tate 'no Sea e
tered..Burns proclaialedit'-a tieu the ills of his own. day aaa>»I' leadeh
thot to -day were never sa Ibus ce
they are now pr!oelatming dries:'sap(!
cure, and we are given'; a key to
cure in that 'beautiful poen',. ° "P11
Cotter's Saturday Night," wherea
places •before us a true Pia -Mirk
home life as he knew it in the au?ri
but saintly home of his ownfa-
and in all his wanderings (and vi
are not denying that he wonder
for) he could never ;get away' from '.•
the memories of those who had lead•
faith in him, those who had trusted _ .;,;
him, and it is the very same to -day:
There is nothing it seems to me that. •
-
will keep our feet from al]ing like -
memories such as I have just indite :
cated. And the mean who goes out,
into life without such a background; :
goes out under a handicap fawn.• the
start. Just here I am going to "pass
around" that special brand mentioned
a moment ago, and to try and':•';make
myself better understood. I am using
instead of some of the Scotch words,
words which mean the same:
Is there, for honest poverty, that
hangs his head and a' that,
The coward -slave, we pass him by, we
dare be poor for a' that,
For a' that and a' that our toil's ob-
scure' and a' than,
The rank is but the guinea's stamip,
the man's the gold for a' that.
What though on homely fare we dine,
Wear homespun grey and a' that,
show and a' that
The honest man tho' e'er sae poor, is
king o' men for a' that.
Just see you "Biekie" called a lord who
struts and stares and a' that,
Tho' hundreds worship at his word,
he's but a fool for a' that,
For a' that and a' that, his ribband
star and a' that,
The man of independent mind, he
looks and laughs at a' that.
good deal;: even to -day we find corn-
ing to us memories which are very
happy and amusing. On one such oc-
casion Charlie was asked what he
considered to be one of the greatest
tributes to be paid to the Scotch. and
with a twinkle in his eye, replied:
"One touch of Scotch makes the
whole world kin," and I hope to-
night as Lions and guests, we all feel
just that way. At the opening we
heard a Burns' grace. It is not the
only one that has come down to us,
and a great mistake would have been
made had the follevving one been said:
On one occasionhe was invited to a
banquet in his native town, and the
landlord of the hotel, where it was
spread, was, a very stingy man. His
name was Mr. Gill. He doled out his
table supplies witm an eye only to
profit, as the guests sat down, the
chairman thought grape should be
said, and called an Burns. He scan-
ned the table from end to end and
said: "Oh thou who gave the loaves
and fishes, look down upon these half-
filled dishes; and may this food our
bodies fill and Mess us all, but curse
old Gill." So you see where the mis-
take would have been for as we sit
down from time to time around the
well laden banquet board of our good
host and hostess, there are no half-
filled dente of the United States, a ram
dishes here, who's name is written in big letters
Speakipg of Scotch it is very in- in the history of his country, gives
teresting to know and to sec honvlus this: "Rising above the trammels
many people there are who like a
"little" Scotch, the odd one may say
the less the better. However orwhen
we consider all the different "brands'
we are assured at once theme is lots
to go around. When I am facing an
ordeal such as is my lot to -night, I
like to have a little just on the end
blossomed in his own, and now we
of my tongue, and I have selected one hear from ane who is to -day stand-
ing on the very front of the stage in
world 'affairs, one who is himself a
product of tie• common peoplo, and
when Premier Ramsay McDonald lays,
thistribute at the feet of Robert
Burns we take it as coming from one -
having authority to speak: "Burns
' s um�ents created
one of those tr
m,
was
For a' that and a' that, their dignities
and a' that
The pith o' sense and pride o' worth
are higher ranks than a' that.
Then let us pray, that came it may,
as come it will for a' that,
Tnat sense and worth o'er all the
earth, may •bear the palm and a' that,,
For a' that and a' that, it's coming
yet for a' that,
When man to man the world o'er
shall brothers be, far a' that.
This was the dream and the prayer
of Robert Burns. It is the goal to -
ward's which every worthwnile service
organization is travelling to -day, and
our own Lions Club took a proud step
during the past year in our efforts to
help and heal crippled childhood, and
whatever may be the fate of our Club -
in the years to come, the pages re-
cording the past year's activities will
remain bright pages. Now we are
living in rather critical times and be-
ing mindful of this and to try and
strengthen what I have said, let me -
quote to you tributes from two or
three men, and I feel you will agree
with me that these men know where-
of they speak. James G. Garfield, on e
of the late and much revered' Presi-
of birth and poverty, he spoke for
that great voiceless class of laboring'
men throughout the world, while•
kings and countries listened in amaze-
ment. He lived close to the basting
heart of nature, and all the rich and
deep sympathies of life, grew and
of the choicest brands, to tide me ov-
er. Now I know some of you are
busy surmising just what that brand
is, but you are all wrong. The label
reads, "A Man's A Man For A' That,"
and it is not to be found on the shelves
of the dispensary, but you will find it
on
of the best selected
the shelves
libraries in the world, and it is very by God to catch up in his sensitive -
often "sampled" in these libraries. It ness, in his tenderness, in his contact
is one of the masterpieces of this with all life, that strange harmony,
great master poet, and the gist of it that strange beauty, that most men
is: The brotherhood of man, and corn- and women have but a haunting re-
moteness of. We take Burns for
what he has done. His very weak -
nese is an indication of the divinity
that was in him, enshrined in a thrill-
ing beauty. It is this extraordinary
No mere man has ever been so uni- custodianship in the frail human body
versally recognized as the friend of of that which is permanent, eternal,
the common people as has Robert and characteristically divine, that is
Burns. "He came when poets had the purpose the embodiment and the,
forgot, how rich how strange the hu- mystery .of Burns' life."
man lot; how warm the tints of life, Just one word more, last but best of all
how hot are love and hate and what is the tribute of Thomas Carlyle, whet
makes truth divine, and what makes is admitted by critics to be one of
manhood great." 'Hle not only came the, deepest thinkers of all time, arid
but he saw and experienced the hand he declared Robert Burns to be "the
of these in authority, crushing with- greatest soul in, all the British Iands,"
out mercy, the pear but honest "Cot- and when Thomas Carlyle gate t
ters" and his great soul rebelled. He premien to these words, �•e i
took up his pen in their defense and nothing more to be Said, beett
dictated a message that the world has when 'elf's said and ;do e, ,'e m
not forgotten and never will forget. ure of a. manse Sea .% tate ' t+ii
One evidence of this is that 19,000 by whiciv eeeiry 01141 -''',Of tis rnu t n d
people annually "pay admission°, Wen- or Zell',
ing closer home it just means getting
a better understanding of each other.
And as I read it over with this in
mind, it seemed to me to come close
to the heart of Lionism.
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