Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1931-04-17, Page 6TORS QV *MX Q WE! 'RQNE P00-#4 a- ,scan 'ea it cease;: ' v* ,,t9 We We 40. !~5 . the entrance into our raxn tnne to tune, of new or new significances given to tt 5 geld words!, We do MA o'bjee a slang. We da not (Not to voltam lx, and in the daily , press gave abs ve too many Of thein. We note, too, many words misused, their (luxe meatongs ugs being obscured by rough and careless 'li andling,' and we feel moved to pro - teat. For the ,past few days we have been jotting down eta aples from the columns of the city press of what we consider gross liberties taken with our mother tongue, and the first of the list is the word "abrogate." This words appears to be peculiarly a stumbling block to sports' writers who protest hotly that a man has abrogated something or other to himself. The word they mean, of course, is arrogate. We have no in- tention of telling them what abrogate means. Next comes "abortive," almost uni- versally used as though it were a synonym for failure. It means not only a failure, but a particular kind of failure, namely, one that is caused by being too early attempted. It seems rather a ghastly thing to sug- gest to habitual misusers of this word that they should keep "abor- tion" in mind, though it mightsave them from error. Then there is "data" used as a singular. Oddly enough one rarely comes across "datum," and since we seem able to do very well without it, we wonder if "data" is really_ necessary in every- day conversation: "Towards" may be justifiable but we always wonder what good the "s" does. "Necessi- ties" is commonly called upon to de duty for "necessaries" for some rea- son that escapes us; and "under these circumstances." "None" used as a plural is always with us, and the same may be said of "neither are." We have before this expressed our horror for such monstrosities as "Britisher" and "kiddies" but since members of the Royal family use the one and nearly everybody else uses the other we fear we are fight- ing a losing fight. Nevertheless we continue to file our protest. Another word commonly misused is "sustain- ed." Recently we noted a gem in an evening paper which reported that death of 'a man who had "sustain- ed a scalding." The fact that the_man had died should suggest that he had not sustained the scalding very well. Abominations which one encounters in English rather than in American books and papers are "whilst," "amongst," "push-bike," and '`wash - iu ,t $ MILLIONS of satisfied users have made this famous Kellogg prod- uct the largest -selling all -bran cereal in the world. It guaran- tees relief from both temporary and recurring constipation. How much better than pills and drugs. For most laxatives have to be taken in constantly in- creasing doses. Otherwise, they lose their power. Kellogg's ALL -BRAN provides the natural, safe way to protect health. It supplies roughage to sweep poisonous wastes from the system. And it brings iron, which builds up the blood. Just eat two tablespoonfuls daily. In severe cases, with each meal. Try ALL -BRAN with milk or cream, fruits or honey added. Use it in cooking. Recipes on the red -and -green package. Made by Kellogg in London, Ontario. q ALL -BRAN ,Is Your Joli ` ati fol 'attained o! Swollen 04 For swift t}ire action science gives you Joint -Ease. Just rub it in—good*-•- you'll enjoy its comforting action as pain disappears—swelling goes down and all distress vanishes—it's a wonderful emollient—must help you or money back—generous tube 60c—all druggists —made in Canada. Joint -Ease hand stand." The former are archaic, or pseudo archaic, and are an offence to the ear which naturally resents unnecessary sibilants. The others are "simply clumsy, and offensive alike to eye and ear. British writers of the baser sort are also fond of saying that a meal was "topped off with" something or other, but some - I thing which could not be as revolt- ing to a normal stomach as the locution. Some of - them cling to the habit of putting an extra and quite unjustifiable "g" in wagon, and they insert a "u" in numerous words where it is unnecessary, and in other words where 'it is unjustifiable. But Americans are by far the worst offenders, and they are the more dangerous because it is their vulgarities rather than the vulgari- ties of the British that are most prone to corrupt Canadian speech. For example, why should we say that a man is beaten up? If he has been beaten that is just as painful. Why should" we speak about listening in on something? In 99 cases out of a 100 merely to say that we listened to something or other would be suffici- ent. Most abominable of all these locutions with unnecessary preposi- tions is "check up on," which alnvost invariably carries •a suggestion of horrible facetiousness. A fit compan- ion is that other overworked word "reactions." It is simply gibberish to ask a man what his reactions are to some suggestion. Mental process- es are hot actions or reactions; they are, on the contrary, the antithesis of actions. The phrase "100 per cent." is of course an American vulgarism, which DOMINION OF CANADA Income Tax Returns Due April 30th All persons residing, employed or carrying on business in Canada, are liable: to a tax on income, subject to the following exemptions: (a) $3,000 in the case of a married person or householder, or any other person who has dependent upon him any of the following persons: (i) a parent or grandparent; (ii) a daughter or sister; (iii) a son or brother under 21 years of age or incap- able of self-support on account of mental or physical infirmity. (b) $1,500 in the case of other persons. (c) $500 for each child under 21 years of age who is de- pendent upon the taxpayer for support, or if 21 years of age or over, is incapable of self-support on account of mental or physical infirmity. (d) $500 for each parent, grandparent, brother or sister, incapable of self-support on account of mental or physi- cal infirmity, who is dependent upon the taxpayer for support (unless otherwise provided for in the Act.) (e) $2,000 for corporations. NOTE—Where the husband and wife each have a separate income in excess of $1,500, then each shall receive, not $3,000 exemption, but $1,500 exemption. 6 Where Forms May be had 1. Any Postmaster, or 2. Any Inspector of Income Tax at the offices listed below: CHARLO 1 1 1 OWN, P.E.L, P.O. Building HALIPAX, N.S. 84 Hollis St. ST. JOHN, N.B. New P.O. Building QUEBEC. QUE., Customs Building MONTREAL, QUE., Customs Building OTTAWA, ONT, Jackson Building KINGSTON, ONT., Customs Building BELLEVILLE, ONT., 27.29 Campbell Street TORONTO, ONT., 21 Lombard Street HAMILTON, ONT. Lennox Building LONDON, ONT., Carling Block FORT WILLIAM, ONT., Customs Building WINNIPEG, MAN.. Commercial Bldg. REGIIIASASE. McCallum -Hill Building SASKATOON, SASK., Rose Building PRINCE ALBERT, SASK., P.O. Building CALGARY, ALTA., Customs Building EDMONTON, ALTA., P.O. Building VANCOUVER, B.C., Winch Building DAWSON, Y.T. THERE ARE THREE DIFFERENT FORMS AS FOLLOWS: Form T1 For Individuals other than Farmers and Ranchers. Form T1A For Farmers and Ranchers only.. Form T2 For Corporations and Joint Stock Companies. RETURNS ARE DUE APRIL 30th, 1931, REPORTING INCOME FOR 1930 Failure to file return renders the taxpayer liable to a penalty of five per centum of the amount of the tax pay- able with a maximum penalty of $500.00. Cheques ir.-ist be made payable to the Receiver General of Canada, and must have been previously accepted and marked by the bank on which drawn. Taxpayers are warned not to send bills or loose change in envelopes. Always use Cheques, Express Orders, Bank Money Orders, Postal Notes, Postal Money Orders, etc. As this notice will not appear again, taxpayers will accept this as a final warning. File your returns at once and avoid penalties. The Department of National Revenue Income Tax Division OTTAWA Cain. fir. B. I(YOKM'AN, K.C., .."Weer of National i{tevenue 011 e C. S. WALTERS, Commissioner of Income Tax Ik e See .:00.1knwO. 04410 en Awev Oewar . and; 'Canetahle. iDraper. The xnnT; ntenb it a eared we predicted Oat - the ,urinal i e, would come bo nei good end., 4/11/4itivated" is another Amp* whit..liber "1.00 pea' cent.' is at maybe for A,nierican patriots but not for Americana with any taste in the matter of expression, and not for 'Canadians of any kind. It conies froirl the same root as the word "move" which in most cases would take its place. There is also the word "angle" which seems to have super- seded- the better word "aspect." Why say "viewed; from the angle" instead of "viewed from this aspect?" To "get an angle on a°man" is, of course no more respectable English than to "get the low down" on 'him or "spill the dirt about him." A member of the staff has called our attention to the fact that the word "inferred" is frequently used where the .word "im- plied" implied" is meant. We have not ob- served this error, .but we have already implied, as you are at liberty to in- fer, that we are ready to believe pret- ty nearly anything uncouth about the modern manhandlers of our English speech.. We may say as a kind of footnote that although we shall not indulge our self, we have ceased aur warfare against the use of "hectic" as a rather smart, synonym for "ex- citing." THE BEST WAY Sometimes evenings ..were very lonely in the city, and "Mary would try every way tokeep from getting homesick. But nothing really helped her but the telephone. Every so often she would have a good talk with her family by Long Distance. It revived her spirits immensely. CAPTAIN CORNELIUS GREAT ATHLETIC COACH Captain J. R. Cornelius is one of the most successful athletic coaches in the world. It is doubtful if the record he has established as sprinters, relay runners, jumpers and pole vault- ers with the pupils of the _Hamilton Central Collegiate has ever been eq- ualled. In eleven years no fewer than 142 tracks and field champion- ships have fallen to young athletes whom he has prepared. Nine of his pupils have represented Canada at the Olympic games. At present he has. a relay team which he is to take to Philadelphia, there to compete against the best on the continent. He believes it is the fastest team • he has ever trained. When he first took his young- sters to Philadelphia in 1922, he was told by an American expert that he would do extremely well if he got 1a third or a fourth prize. He replied: "Do you think I came all this !way for a third or a fourth?" His boys stepped out on the track and won two firsts and one second out of three races, a record that remains unsur- passed since <no team has yet won three. Captain Cornelius was born in Edin- burgh, and as he grew to man- hood his hobbies were music and athletics. Hie was in Canada when war broke out and went overseas. He was invalided home and when he recovered went to Princeton Univer- sity as professor of military science. He also did other educational and. recruiting work in the United States. It was in 1919 that on the advice of Rev. Dr. Cody he was appointed director of physical education in the Hamilton Collegiate. The school at that time was in a rather unhealthy condition from certain points of view. The personality of Cornelius moved through it like a breeze from the sea. dispelling fogs and mists. In his first address to the assembled pupils Cap- tain Cornelius told them that from an athletic point of view he would give them anything they wanted. "If you want to become champions, you can become champions. In return 1 want you to do only one thing for me. I want you to give me instant and unquestioning obedience." The silent compact there made has been fulfilled. In a chat we had with the captain recently we asked him, like the veteran interviewer we are, what was the secret of his suc- cess. He replied "coinmion sense" and we believe that if we had been satisfied with that answer he would not have amplified it. His system, which, as we have said, has made champion athletes out of more school boys than the system ever applied by any other instructor lies in treating each boy as an individual. Every boy has some kind of what he calls kink, or peculiarity, which is displayed in both mental and physical activities. The idea is to capitalize on that kink. He mentioned the case of a man who had been playing golf in the low eighties. Fired with ambition he went to a professional who was shock- ed at his unorthodox motions and pro- ceeded to eliminate them. But when he removed the kink he removed the ability, and now the golfer is strug- gling in the lower hundreds. Cap- tain Cornelius would halve concentrat- ed upon the heterodox kink, and per- haps made a par golfer. That, at least, is the principle he works on. A point to keep in mind if one is to appreciate the extraordinary coach- ing achievements of Captain Cornel- ius, is that he has never received a dollar for his coaching. His paid position is that of physical training of champion relay teams or pole vaulters. So his training of the young athletes begins after school is dismissed at four o'clock, and at noon hours and on Saturday afternoons. When he began there was a very in- adequate gymnasium and not a foot of track where the boys could train. iSo they did their training on the side- walks around the school. When he had the idea that he would like- to develop some pole vaulters -there was not a vaulting pole in the institution. Capt. Cornelius came to Toronto and bought one out of his private purse, and took it back to Hamilton. Then far the first time in his life Pickard, who was to become the best pole vaul- ter Canada elver produced, saw a pole. The boys and (their iin•struletor used to prowl about • the City in search of vacant iota where they could set up their bar. Things are a good deal different now, thanks largely to the enthusiasm and dyn- amic energy of Captain Cornelius. He has a maithifieent gymnasium 913. If You are near a Post Box You are in Touch with the Bank • /-J i-.—..- --•-• IF it suits you better to do so, you may do your banking by mail. Your money is safer in the bank than at home. Send it, in any shape most convenient for you, to a Branch of the Bank of Montreal. ,11 Cash should be sent by registered mail. Write to any Branch for our booklet "Banking. by Mail." It may save you many a trip to town. BANK OF MONTREAL Established 1817 TOTAL ASSETS IN EXCESS OF • 0800,000,000 Hensel] Branch: L. R. COLES, Manager Clinton Branch: H. R. SHARP Manager Brucefield (Sub•Agency) : Open Tuesday & Friday. and there is an indoor track where his budding champions can perform. In teaching rifle shooting he was equally successful,, and some of his pupils, as mere schoolboys, distin- guished themselves at Bisley and elsewhere among the best rifle shots in the world. He has trained a sym- phony orchestra which at one time had seventy-two performers, the num- ber fluctuating from year to year. In fact, it would be difficult to point to any one man who has done more for the youth of a Canadian community in a life time than Captain Cornelius has done in eleven years. Credit for having first conceived- the idea of the British Olympic games has not been given Captain Cornelius with the generosity that his great achieve- ments merit. In fact, in some quar- ters there appears to be a carefully planned effort to obscure him and award to others a renown that this remarkable Scotchman has fairly earned. This makes it all the more pleasant for us to offer him a salute. CASE OF VIVIAN GORDON BAFFLES THE POLICE Two or three days after the murder of Vivian Gordon in New York we recorded the facts known at the time, pointing out that the case had a sin- ister likeness to the murder of Her- man Rosenthal, some twenty years earlier. New facts have since come to light, and there is reason to doubt that there is any close analogy be- tween the two crimes. It seemed at first that Vivian Gordon had been ar- rested and unjustly convicted for a crime she never committed, and that because she was on the point of bringing this before the commissioner investigating the magistrates' court she was murdered. It seems improb- able that she was unjustly accused, though the man who arrested her is a highly dubious fellow named An- drew J. McLaughlin, now on the vice squad and one of the policemen being investigated. It seems that on a salary of $3,000 a year he put $35,000 in the bank in two years. He is de- scribed by Morris Markey, in The New Yorker, as a handsome chap, OVER THESE STATIONS 9-10: CCJHCB, CFCY CFNB, CFR,CFLC CnaW, CKOCKACd, CJGC, CFCB, CKPR CSCR, CJCA, CKLC, CN'RV CFCT. 8-9: CRY, Cxx, CIGX CJRW. 10-11: CHNS CF✓1C. 11-12: WJR. ,GOEST ARTnnr. The great French Comedian DEANEIt GENERAL MOTOR'S CONCERT ORCHESTRA MALCOLM a OMEN Pum° Duo GUEST SPEAKER Viscount Cecil of Chelmlwood THE G.M. CADETS commanded b�y Luigi Romanelli THEATRE" � "LITTLE THEATRE" PLAYERS THE ALL -CANADIAN SINGERS ... GA.4. ekward W,i>%- Ona adr.1 ••',f.3e Cot{ dent -1 vk' "hired by the steamship -tour people during his vacations to make cruises, and direct the merry -making among holiday voyagers, the friend of two or three wealthy women who thought it a novelty to entertain a cop at their parties—and the man who had'. arrested 1,200 women." But when Vivian Gordon was mur- dered McLaughlin was in Bermuda. Moreover, it was eight years ago that he had arrested her. It should be noted, too, that when she was ar;11 rested she pleaded guilty, later serv- ing a quiet term in jail. Her hus- band had hired a lawyer for her. She had her chance to protect and, since her plea of guilty provided her hus-! band with grounds for divorce, of which he availed himself, it is extra- ordinary to think that she would not have protested if she had been in- nocent. So the police concluded that the arrest and conviction of 1923 were very unlikely to explain the murder of 1931. The dead woman's diary provided other clues, too many .clues, in fact. There were names or initials of scores, if not hundreds, of people who might be supposed to have ex- cellent reasons for removing her, and reasons with which an average jury would have sympathized. For Vivian Gordon was revealed as a blackmailer, a veteran virtuoso of the badger game. As a common strumpet she seems to have had but moderate entries which suggest that the author success and, as her youthfulness was writing the scenario for a film faded, she had the enterprise and instead of a record of her own life energy to lift herself from the gut- that it is no sure guide. ter. Vivian Gordon lived alone in a She became a procuress and at the small, quiet flat. Every evening at time of her death and for some years about nine o'clock she came down previously had lived softly and the elevator in evening dress, wear - luxuriously because of her ability to ing a $2,500 mink coat and a $2,000 provide younger and more charming girls to be the paid companions of elderly adventurers, /preferably men from oift of town. She invariably in- Istructed her girls to find out what- ever they could about the men whom they were entertaining, and this information was later turned to ac- count by Vivian/Gordon. How many she blackmailed one can only sur- mise, but we may be sure that the number did not fallshort even by one of the total nuiriber who were willing to pay for silence concerning their senile rompings in the shadows cast under the white lights of Broadway and its purlieus. One of these girls was questioned and she admitted that she had been introduc- ed to a nice old gentleman named Henry M. Joralemon, blind and a millionaire. He gave her $30,000 of which she kept $5,000 and at Vivian's suggestion handed over the rest to a lawyer named John Radeloff, for in- vestment. Radeloff still has most of this money. The diary shows that he al- so received and retained for his own uses many thousandd of dollars which Vivian Gordon gave him for investment. It appears that Radeloff was Vivian's lover at one time, and the presumption is that he was her partner in some other enterprises which could hardly bear the light of day. He and Chowder -Head Harris, alias Samuel Cohen, who had previ- ously been arrested eleven times, are now under arrest in connection with the woman's death. The diary hardly stops short of directly accus- ing them. It says again and again she went in fear of her life and that if ,anything happened to her Radeloff would be to blame. Ws motive, pre- sumably, would be toavoid the ne- cessity of making a financial, settle - Ment with her. Cohen was named as the man who would in all proba- bility de the dirty work for Radeloff. Ent the diary contains so many WRIGLEYS THE long- lasting flavors appeal to taste and help to keep mouth fresh and breath sweet—the sugar sup• plies the body fuel that burns up excess fat and keeps you keen and alert. Wrigley's is good and good for you. 1,. diamon dring, spoke pleasantly to the doorman and caught a taxi. Toward dawn she would return, always alone. Attention is now directed to the fact that when her ;body wan found the mink coat, the diamond ring and a ivaluable wrist -watch were missing. Nobody would be surprised to learn that the murderwas simply the brutal climax of a robbery. She was well known in various night haunts where she rubbed shoulders with all sorts of desperadoes. One of them might have 'bumped her off. Then- again, one of the victims of her badger gable -or other varieties of blackmail may have had a sudden opportunity to revenge himself. Mr. Markey concjudes that the police are never likely to find the murderers of Vivian Gordon unless they have a stroke of luck and he says: "And if the gods have any genuine interest is the matter they will toss a handful of broken mirrors across the path of those men whose real crime was the suicide of a sixteen -year -cid child whose life they trampled on." '1. M