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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1938-09-23, Page 1PI vci ifr rr Li h�E Tr Seventy -Eighth Year WWi$e Number 3093 HURON FARMERS WIId, VOTE ON T.B. RESTRICTED AREA Plan Thirty-five Meetings Throughout County For Discussion. PLAN .IS ENDORSED Huron County farmeos are to be given the•, opportamity of voting in dav+or or against the Federal Govern - anent Restricted Area Plan, for the eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis, :frimi every cattle ]rets/ in the entire county. During the June seseion, the Huron County Ocruneil endorsed the plan and suggested that the Agricultural Re- presentative hold e series of educa- tional meetings to acquaint the cattle owners with the rules and regulations of the Restricted Area Plan. On September 7th a meeting of the Agricultural Coriamittee of the Huron 'County Council was held in Clinton, and this ,meeting authorized the new- ly appointed Agricultural. Representa- tive, Mr'. James C. Shearer, to bold the meetings mentionedabove, in Oc- tober and November of this year, to give every farmer the opportuoi.ty of attending a meeting near his 'home, The Advisory Agricultural Committee, with the Agricultural Representative co-operating, have arranged for thirty- five meetings throughout every town- ship. At each meeting the Restricted Area. Plan will be discussed both pro and con. Questiops tivi11 be invited from the audience so that there will be no misunderstandings on the regulations. If the meeting approves, two canvas- sers will be appointed for each school section to canvass the cattle owners for their signatures on the petition. Briefly the 'Tlesbricbed Area Plan is as follows: There must be 60 2/3 per cent. of the cattle owners from Huron County pledged by signatures on the petition • before the Federal Government will commence the test. All cattle must be given the serum test for Tuberculosis symptoms. Ani- mals beat show reaction to the test must be sent to the packing houses for "slaugeter. Compensation is paid for both grades and pure breds with a maxi -mem .ol _$40.00 tat grades and $100.00 for pure bredg. In addition, the owner receives the carcass value from the packing company. No cattle from unrestricted areas can be brought into the county until they have been tested and found free of tuberculosis, with the exception of feeder steers and heifers, which can be brought in under license and kept (Continued on Page 5) Some Brief Notes. -On The Canada Temperance Act This series of articles, which -will appear in .this paper from week to week, are sponsored by the Temperance Federation and W.C.'I'.U. of Huron 'County. Their purpose is to give a' brief history of the origin, 8'0014e and possibil- ity of enforcement of the Canada Temperance Act from the time of its inception lip to the present. No. 1—THE ORIGIN OF THE ACT The Canada Temperance Act, over which much controversy has of late Bears arisen, was formerly popularly known by the name The Scott Act. It is a Dominion statute, originally enacted in 1878. This was about ten years rafter Confederation. Under the old regime of Upper and Lower Canada, Ontario and Quebec had a local option measure known as the Dunkin Act applicable to villages; towns, ,townships, etc. The Maritimes, where temperance sentiment pra- gmatic -ed., gmomaced., were anxious for a like priv- ilege and it was thought desirable to bave a uniform law. The Canada Temperance Act was the outcome •)f these circumstances. The Canada Tem+peranee Act had wide vogue in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick and for some, bine ht On- ttarlo and parts of Quebec. Its ad- vantages are that it is a celeste Rear etre (being applicable to enmities or cities) and that it is brougtht in or removed ow a simple anaiority vote of tee electors educerned. While forbid- ding retail sale of liquor wittiest a county, , it 'permits a brewery eF tillery loce;ted within the- area to sell in wholesale lots to purchasers resi- dent beyond its bounds. 'It also per- mits) private inddvidvials to bring in liquor from outside. for personal use under certain conditions. lyifficulties over r'esPonsibility 'fir easforce'mens between •the Provincial and Dominion authorities, destroyed the early. prestige of the Acct; but in 1887 under Sir Oliver Mowot, ani -aot was passed by the Ontarie Legg -sta- ture enjoining all bus officers and commissioners to enforce with like vigilance the Canada Temperance Act and the Liquor License law 6l the e province. From that tentsuntil Mr. 80pburn's regime it was eon idered the ditty of all 'officers to enforce 'both lave. The' adoption of thee krtt.itUde at that time coin" ,too''la>ze-fin rev#�'e die '1'ou�t, t rt'e be of $be Canac3ta Tem- perance ACL Int . us'e •wae discont e lige in Ontario amid' arae ettedeetled alhort Untie by intibie1ptal Reel crude. • SEAFORT FRIDAY, SEMI ER 2.3, 1938. Huron C�un.ty- Secondary ,School- Pupils Arrange *Annual Sports Meet Here CALLED TO BAR H. Glenn Hays, Seaforth, who last week was called to the 'Bar of Ontario before Hon. Mr, Jus- tice Riddell at Osgoode Hall, To- rbnto, on the call of Bencher R. C. Hays, K.C., of Goderich. Mr. Hays is associated with Mr. P. D. McConnell in the firm of McCon- nell & Hays et Seaforth. • MAGAZINE COMMENTS ON P.U.C. EMPLOYEE • Mr. Ed. Mole Has Been in Electrical Business Since Early Days. "Electrical News and Engineering," well known trade publication, in a re- cent issue cai'avments an the long years of service Mr. Ed. Mole, of the Seaforth 'Public Utilities Commission has. hed,-"in the electrical business in Seaforth. The magazine, 1whieh also .carries a flee -photo- of Mr. Mole, says: "Since inaugurating the Quarter Century Club of Electrical eelews and Engineering at the beginning of this year, we have introduced to our read- ers each issue a new member who has been a consistent subscriber to Electrical News and Engineering ov- er a period of 25 years, This""issue we are pleased to introduce Ed. Mole, superintendent of Seaforth, Public Utilities Commission who has been a subscriber for some' 32 years. Mr. Mole was formerly superintendent at Seaforth when the utility was private- ly owned and - continued in that ca- pacity when the system was taken ov- er by the Hydro. Mr. Mole has kind- ly made the following comments: "It is indeed' a pleasure to express my appreciation of your splendid pa- per. I have been a subscriber to the Electrical News and Engineering since 1906, and it has always proved meet interesting and helpful "Since coming to Seaforth and en- gaging in electrical work, we ibave changed from steam power and the old carbon lamps, which were the in tise for street lighting, to the present incandescent light bulbs which, at that time, was quite •ata advance in lighting practice. "Your magazine has ever proved most interesting and I find the articles most instructive. "Best wishes for the continued suc- cess of Electrical News and Engineer- ing." Fall From Wagon Wrist is Fractured When he was thrown from the seat of hie coal wagon early Friday 'nnorn- i.ng, Mr. Wesley Nichols. Seaforth teamster, struck the ground with such force that his right wrist was frac- tured. He was driving into the yard of Mrs, M. White, East William St., when a limit, of a tree caught in the wagon seat, throwing hif to the ground,. S. C. I. Students Name Arn- old Scott, Barbara Best, Athletic Association Pres- idents. COUNTY MEET ON SEPTEMBER 30 With the opening of the fall term, thoughts of Collegiate pupils turn to the annual athletic meets arrange-. m:ents for Which are well under way. The local fieldsday will be held en. Monday next week (or on -the day fol- lowing if Monday ,proves inclement), and on Friday secondary school ath- letes, through out the county will meet here for the Huron Amateur Athletic Association meet. Previously scheduled for Clinton, the meet was' transferred to Seaforth early this week when complaints were received that Clinton had no proper race track. Arrangements, however, will be in the hands of the Clinton school with a local committee look- ing after details at this end. Taking part in the meet will be pupils from Reboots' in Goderich, Clinton, Hensall, Exeter, Mitchell and Seaforth. The Huron Amateur Athletic Assoc- iation was organized in 1926 when re- presentatives. of- Seaforth, Goderich, Exeter and Clinton s'ahools met in Minton. The first meet was held in Clinton. Tihe meet was last held in Seaforth in 1932. Pupils of • the Seaforth Collegiate have held their annual meetings and named officers for the Boys' and Girls' Athdei'`rc Association. Arnold Scott a heads the former, while Barbara Best is president of the latter. Other officers are: Boys— Presi-dent A. Scott; vice-pres., T. McIver; secretary, D. MacTavish; treasurer, D. Scott; reporter, J. Broadfoot, Form Representatives: V., M. Southgate; IV., D Stewart; ITT., F. Golding; X,S. Wigg; IX., K. Reid; car committee, Bruce Wright, A. Wigg, D. Grieve, R. Box. Girls — President, Barbara Best ; vice-president, Clara Dolmage; re- porter, Helen Moffat; Form repres- entatives: Grade IX., Rita' McIver, Mitered Swart; Grade X., Isabel Mc- Kellar, Betty McLeod,;Forma III., Lois McGavin, Doreen Regier; Form IV., Frances Matthews, Bernice Manley; Form V., Ardatli Sproule, Edith Wal; lace. - 'Magnify the Beauty of Your Home with NEW Oak Floors Priee Ole o.. are at west N. CLUFF C SON Nits e. a4 sr • Wins At Exhibition ghee -deg against sttttidard bred horses from Canada and.- United States, Baron Ludwater, owned by W. C. Govenlock, Seaforth, was success- ful in winning second place at the Canadian National Exhibition. r>F CLEAR- W THAT IS MAKE FAIR ALL TO CESS Indoor Exhibits Laige, Par- ticularly Flowers and - Cooking. HOPE FOR WARIVI DAY Coad and rainy weather failed to de- ter exhibitorsin the tindoor classes at Seaforth annual Fall Fair on Thurs- day. By noon every' department was well filled The directors are particularly pleas- ed with the display of home cooking and flowers. In else former the 'tom- mittee in, charge found it necessary tq secure larger quarters to accom- modate the exhibits. School children's classe* as in past`. years, proved a centre of interest and were well filled! Exhibits of fruits are bigger .than in recent years, ap- ples and small fruits being particular- ly good. d' On Friday the Fair continues when outdoor departments will be judged; Already Mrs. J. A. Kers, secretary of the fair, has received. many entries', for the poultry classes and inquiries concerning cattle, sheep, and horse act commhodation continue to pour into her office. Expectations are that a large: num- ber of horses will be entered in the two rates scheduled for Friday after- noon. All that remains to make the Seaforth Fair an outstanding /success is clear, warm weather, according to the directors, who were working at the grounds on Thursday. • "Takes the Place Of a Letter" Renewing her subscription to The Huron Expositor, Mrs. Margaret Glea- son, of Oakland, California, says: "Kindly find enclosed cheque for $2.00 being payment on subscription nom Oct. 1, 1938, to Oct. 1, 1939, in- clusive. The Expositor cercairily takes the place of a letter from home. 'I receive it to Monday morning's mail and all work is then postponed until I have•read it and decided just "who is who." You see I teases been away from the otel home town far 42 or 13 years. How I enjoy the poems by Hanna Isabel Graham." • Bowlers Hold Mixed Tourney A mixed bowling tournament was held on Wednesday afternoon when twenty men and women played on Golfe.. Club' Cxnpon`s Are .Decided as Fla n Flniah Cup ..Competitio'ans Thomas Sills Takes Cress- well " Cup; Harold Free, Southgate Cup, and Mrs. F. Sills, Savauge Cup. PLAN SOCIAL , gVENING FRIDAY Despite the advent of cold weather, golfers 'continue to make use. of the course and last week saw the finish of the club cup competitions. The club has planned: a dance and social evening in the club house on Friday of this week for members, as- sociate members and ,friends. The Cresswell Cup, emblematic of the .men's championship, goes this year to Thomas Sills, who defeated E. C. Boswell in the finals. after a close game. Harold Free won the Southgate Cup from Mac Southgate after a game that necessitated two extra holes. This cup is open to both men and ladies. Ladies' ohampion is Mrs. F. Sills, who won the Savauge trophy from Mrs. H. G. Meir in the finals. Ibe Broadfoot Cups which go to the players who have the lowest gross. scdre, were won teis year by W. E: Southgate, with a 95 for 18 holes, and by Mrs. F. Sills with a 52 for 9 holes. Away Fifty Years, Sees Many Changes Visiting this district this week for the first' time since he left it fifty years ago, Mr. Wrill•iam Ross, -of Grand Rapid's, Mich., found he knew very few of the present residents despite the fact he was born and brought up on the 4th coneession of Tuckeremith. The guest of his.sister, Mrs_ T. D. Gemmell, while here, Mr. Ross spent many pleasant days revisiting the scenes of his youtb and recalling the incidents and happenings of 50 years' ago. Mr. Ross has lived in Grand Rapids since leaving :here. He owns a fac- tory, engaged in manufacturing auto- mobile parts. welch when he first be- came connected with 't• vas a cutter factory. He returned :.t his borne in Michigan on Monday. splendid greens and enjoyed supper served in the club house afterwards.- The fterwards:Tire winners were as follows: Lorne Dale, 2 wins plus 13; R. E. Bright, 2 wins plus 12; Beverley Christie, '2 'wins plus 9; Mrs. E. H. Close, 2 -s•ins plus 10; Mrs, M. A. Reid, 1 win plus 10; Miss Minnie Dorsey, 1 win plus 9. Models Castles in Burnt Matches esseetteeeetie.dlo sesesea Swoy.' ' t?{2'G>< :'•Ti.$,>s•`�.'�%i4. 4. 4; �. "''•y?c"lr•.r"31 '1 . .., �.s StJ.,st >,w '`x'..' : r3^ a s 4yYa•S>YAA'A` v. :.'Zf3&` `,ty6. .,*+x�',., n�A �`«'� `'4•c�+t a,iro �• E r.ti� When J. H. Pyper, HaMilton, who is visiting his brother-in-law, Mr. J. W. Beattie here, wanted a hobby five yard- ago, he got his wife to save the houses' daily supply of dead matches. Employing a pet of glue and his nimble fingers, Mr. Pyper started to Work, log cabin fashion,- constructing buildings in miniature. To date, seven match stick models have siirU'ng from his finger tips. Black ends of burn- ed matches are worked into the models, providing variou's desirgliS with pleasing effects. This model of 'Dundurn l astleere ineself'ts his latest achievenlent.. The model it,slat feet Tong and made to scale of one-half high to the fb'ot. It took 100,000 matched to make and four pints of glue. the top picture shows NFf:, r, stlifiding beside the corlpleted' model. The bottom photo shows the building as viewed• from M. ,., ''IW' , ,., d I the DUndrurn e w rrrl'tlteWillett of, the late stable Mllis and will be place n *he Fear. This model a�rl y , Museum kaki,* Y4vith ' Mr.yp"ers Other Meddle b l ?ihi)rr Y: • • ♦ • • • Park Closed Continued cold weather which effectively stopped activities at the Lions Park and swimming pool, has resulted in the closing of the park for this year. Bench- es, tables and playground equip- ment have been stored for the winter and the water has been emptied from the pool. • • • • • • • LARGECONGREGATION ATl'ENAS REOPENING Special Services - Are Ob- served At St. James' Church Sunday. A capacity congregation filled St. James' Catholic Church ,at the re -op- ening service on .Sunday evening. The church Las been completely redecor- ated and is now one of the most beau- tiful churches in Western Ontario. The choir was under the direction of Organist Mrs. Frank Devereaux and was assisted' by, Frank Allen, of St. Marys, and Mists Mona Sills,' of De- troit. Rev. Father William -Phelan, Lon- don, preached on "I have loved the beauty of Thine House and the place where Thy glory dwelleth." The ' speaker remarked "the king expressed jubilation and satisfaction at the erection of the temple in the city of Jerusalem. Man possesses all the qualities of the animal and vegte table creation. Yet is, superior td both because of his intelligence, rea- son and will. He has a deep seated conviction in his soul of the existence of God and is particularly qualified to render worship. It is natural to desire to ornament the temple where God dwells and express ideas by words, pictures and symbols in a vis- ible way." . Rt. Rev. Monsignor P. J. McKeon, of London, was the celebrant of the Benediction. Both Rev. Father Phelan and the pastor, Rev. Father T. P. Hussey,made reference to the late Frank O'Hara, wl)pse generoue be- quest made it possible to beautify the church in this way and the artist, A. W. 12. McDougall,-. of Toronto, the 'Catholic Women's League, the Sodal- ity, Mrs. Richards, who donated a picture in memory 91 her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hohlbein. another lady who wished her name witlhheid who gave another picture. also the men and women who' during the past 60 years by their sacrifice and devotion had erected and support- ed a church whose beauty is not sec- ond to a city ctithedral. Dailies Comment On Dog's Heroism Editorial comment on the actions of the Collie dog "Rover," who saved the life of his master, Joseph Maloney, McKillop township farmer, when he was attacked by a bull, has been gen- eral throughout the daily press, The Windsor Daily Star, referring Federal Min $tei' of Wil :. Spec Huron Asorb ti ELECT OFFICER' The egee'utivesl of thialltirea and Huron -Pe • Liiteral= ilizso l" 'tic pounced jointly,. this week thatthe annual meetings of ".,the assn eeiat ons world be held in Heiman Town Bell on Friday evenia}g of next week. Special speaker of the evening wlII be Hon. Jamies G. Gardiner; M.P„ Mee ister of Agriculture in the Mackenzie King government. Mrr. Gardiner, freriz from Ottawa, willbring a clear-cut Picture of Canada's position in agri- culture an world affairs',todiay. Ma'. Gardiner is no stranger to; the people of Huron, but is a native son of the county. Born in: Usbbornet town- ship, he went West early in life and rose to be Premier of Saskatchewan, Hon. W. L., Houck,vice-chairman of. the Hyd.7• a Electric Power Commis- sion of Ontario, will also be present and speak, as will the local members, W. H. Golding, M.P., and: James Bal- lantyne, The business of the meeting will include the election of officers of botch associations. Charles Zwicker, Crediton, is-prehi- dent of the Federal Assoiciation, and - J. A. McEwan, Brucefield, is secre- tary, whale Dr. J. W. Shaw and Frank Fingldnd, bath of Clinton, are presi- dent and secretary of the provincial association. ' Charles Fritz, Zurich, is treasurer of both. • Bowlers Win at Wingham,Goderich Seaforth bowlers were successful: in Weigh= MOO* i y evening when a rink, includifrg Ed. Bright, skip, John Hotham and Fred Jolunson, won third prize, fine blankets. Also in Wingham were M. A. Reid, Lorne Dale and B. F. Christie. On Wednesdaty evening R. J. Sproat, John Hothani and F. Johnsen were in Goderich playing in. an Irish trebles tourney and won third prize. Also in Goderich were C. P. Sills, W. J. Dun- ca.n., M. A. Reid, Ed. Bright, W. G. Willis and Lorne Dale. to the incident, says: - "A Farmer living at Dublin, Ontario, pati $1.50 for a dog of uncertain an- cestry. But the farmer wouldn't sell the animal for $10,000 now. Reason, the dog drove off an infuriated buil• that seemed likely to crush the own- er to death against a fence, Rover sank 'his teeth into the bull's hind' leg. The bull swungtoward the dog. The clog stood this ground and chased the bull around the yard and into the barn. Meanwhile the farmer, with a broken ankle, was saved! "Ten thousand for a dog like that? We should say not! And some peo- ple who don't like dogs still contend that mans greatest friend has no brains, that he lacks the ability to think. Every day in the week, how- ever, produces proof that dogs.11ave brains, that they do think and think well. At any rate, we'll wager that Mr. Jeseph Maloney, the Dublin farm- er whose life rotas saved by a $1.50 Rover, will always be ready with a vigorous argument for anyone who in his presence, attempts to slur a dog's inental equipment." Seaforth Old Boy is Widely Known Salvation Army Man (Lt. -Colonel .Iohn C. Habkirk, wide- ly known Salvation Army prison work- er, is a native of Seaforth and spent his early ayeers in this district. Lt= Col, Ha.bkirk is the subject of an in- teresting article in a recent issue of the Chicago, 111., W'ar Cry). "In the little town of Se•afort:h, On- tario, on a day in March long ago, a goldten haired baby boy was born. They called him John Cowan Habkirk. John's another, Mary Cowan, had first seen the light of day in a shepherd's cot on -a hillside near the village of C'haSto, Scotland. When Mary was four years old the family migrated to Canada where, after visiting a .round among relatives and old country friends for a year or more, they fin- ally decided to hew a home out of the forest uea.rby. Here Mary grey np— a daul$hter of the Scotch pioneers, finely wrought, naturally inclined to be religious, Mary's mother was a strict Presby- terian of the old shoot and very dare- ful of her. daughter's dress, speech, habits •and. social connections., It would appear, lhoweverr, tibat- ever she was satisfied wben Mary decided to accept the heart and band or one Johlrl Habkirk, a prosperous young farmer in the 'neighborhood: Unfortunately, Mary'• . w*as net very happy in Iref married life. For one thing, her first three tablet, died. Por another thing, She did snot find the Lord until sorrow had olmoit • wn�. etd her snail. ' or stilt auib'tlie tom;, her httsband1, • 4tvithettgli kind, did not seem to he of the type to wrest a living from the land{ lm- practicai, dreamy, his eyes scanned ' • far horizons' and prosperity always seethed to beckon from distant hill- tops: After Mary had become a Christian through a kind of vision that came to her in church 'one day, two other , sone were born to her—William and John—and while little John was still a baby big John did what he bad long desired to do: he sold the farm and monied his family to a village thirty miles away, where he set up a groc- ery store. For a few years all went well, and then John senior. catching a glim•ps*e of the glories of the Golden 'West, began to lose interest in groceries and to feel that he must go west to found ' the Habkirk fortune, So west he went. Mary, left behind with five children—Wild, John, Jini, Hector and Jane—struggled on untll the buai.nete died a natural' death, and then she, too, went west It would appear that Mr. Johai Hab- kirk bads. not done very :well inn I ie � wonderful t for on rar ebin 'g' i ntpeg- Mr's, Habkirk bad to go tabus ', the haondry business, n veniiifre `wthd, grew until ehe 'vas ernp'1o(y + 5r1 •'' he'l'pers and quia'hg; tiriliis, Ut1t Oii)je.4 otkot d li to. 1'bl'TiltlV'wa lsY+;,il' mac', +�� a thenal et' qad tT �; i+tltOecl ttY ealtr Ilhuu'w 1 it t, 5; Olt • it 2.0.4 41 it t¢l tk