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The Huron Expositor, 1948-12-24, Page 2• Tai' FRO SrIM D +;CIM AS , 1860 X117, Edi'to'Tr. i"th Ontario, ev- afternoon by McLean Mec1bers of Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association. Mx•• xFtiOU rates, $2.00 a year in V11ge; foreign $2.50 a year. Single e 5 cents each. dvertising rates on application. Authorlaed as Second Class Mail Pest Office Department, Ottawa EORTH, Friday, December 24 .fifistulas, 194 And it came to pass in those day', that there went out a de- cree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was gov- ernor of Syria.) 3. And all went to be taxed, • every one into his own city. 4. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the City of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5. To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. 6. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 7. And she brought forth her first-born son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. 8. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock, by night. 9. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. , 10. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Sav- iour, which is Christ the Lord. 12. And this shall be a sign unto you ; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. 13. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14. Glory to God in the high- est, and on earth peace, good will toward men. 15. And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. 16. And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying In a manger. 17. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was , Wld them concerning this child. 18. And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shep- herds. 19. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. 20. And the shepherds re- -turned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. (Luke, chap. II, Verses 1-20) And so, one thousand nine hun- d and forty-eight years ago was O•cted that scene,which during the year has been an inspiration and a opo to :hu rta It throu'ghout • the a�Id With the birth of Christ was Cstfan{twss born peace. f , is the epportdnity given n and to realize 0 that event of so ptceac ,'' affect Our day-to-day dealings with our fellow -men. In, wishing oneand all a Merry Christmas it Is withthe thought that each of us should remember the ev- ent on which Christmas is founded and in our daily lives, in, so far as we may be able, apply those principles of brotherly love, charity and peace among men, which on that day were born. • Christmas Customs During the hundreds of years in which Christmas has been recogniz- ed in the English speaking world, customs of long standing . have grown up which now form an in- herent part of the observance of the day. Every year, for instance, on Christmas Eve, a bell known as the Devil's Knell, is rung in Dewsbury, Yorkshire, England. But for World War II, when it was rung twice on- ly, the bell has been rung every year for 700 years. Legend says that the custom began in the thirteenth cen- tury by a local baron, who as penance for killing his servant gave a bell to the parish church and -ordered that it should be rung every Christmas Eve to remind him of his crime. By, tolling the bell once for every year since the birth of Christ, the final stroke being timed to ring exactly at the hour of midnight, local people believed that the devil would be kept away from the parish for the -next twelve months. The Scottish village of Killin, Perthshire, has a Christmas custom which is unknown elsewhere. Every Yuletide the villagers go to a nearby stream and gather rushes, which are pulled instead of being cut. These rushes• are then used as a temporary resting -place for a number of stones taken from the gables of an old corn mill; they are stones with a history. The villagers will tell you that their patron saint, St. Fillian, used them centuries ago to cure the ague, sprains, and other ailments and in- juries. He simply rubbed -the affect- ed limb with one of the stones, and a complete cure followed. Nowa- days, the stones are brought out each Christmas, Iaid on their bed of rushes, and later returned to the gables of the mill. In this way Kil- lian both celebrates Christmas and perpetuates the memory of its pat- ron saint. Christmas Day itself is a great home festival. Christmas dinner, with its turkey and plum pudding, is the traditional meal of the year. "And in many places there are Christ- mas Day customs which centre round the festive board -in Queen's College, Oxford University, for ex- ample. Here the custom is known as the Boar's Head Feast. The mythical origin of the Feast is the story of a student of Queen's College, who was attacked by a wild boar when he was studying Aristotle during a walk some 500 years ago. His book was his only means of de- fence, so he thrust the volume down the animal's throat exclaim- ing "Graecum est." Unable to di- gest so much Greek the boar died, and the student carried it home in triumph. From that time the Boar's Head became a main ceremonial Christmas dish in England and, served on a gold or silver plate, sur- mounted by a crown wreathed with golden sprays of laurel and bay, mistletoe and rosemary, it was brought into the hall, heralded by trumpeters. LACY MgAT7OW • Unfair To Newspapers (Sarnia Canadian Observer) Canadian daily newspapers have asked Finance Minister Abbott to remove the eight 'per cent sales tax on newsprint and thus put them on alt even footing with magazines and comic books which do not pay the tax. A. delegation of pub- lishers Was received "in a very friendly fashion" by the Minister. The ;publishers have a strong case. As the Minister was told dm a prepared brief, the news- print tax is a discrimination against daily news- papers, in that it does not apply to 'Canadian Tnagazrines, American magazines sold in Canada, 'comic books or pulp fiction magazines. Domestic and imported magazines and publications ex- empt from the fax compete with the newspapers for .adreertising revenue. The Bales tax Was first 'imposed in 1921, hut n'etv'epti,Iters paid only half the full tax until 1981. ,At that time the government %vas facing deficits and the ttentspaper's •dld not make any strong piroteets. Now with the governianente showing ani+rptitg'ea the same reasons de not exiat, This IS the 'third effort. the ,publiellerg, have made to get •relief fret& a tax that costs them +ab0116 $40e0,004-43id a tat that le not 1'evie4 in art *hot �euitouturiteaith co'atttt or its ;the rafted y�t,µyy When the weather is; unseason- able for Christmas. 'it takes the annual school concert to get you into the 'mood of the time. *Pine' how or other, the fact that Christ, mss• was just peeking at us around the corner hadn't registered with me until I saw the hand -printed sign in Tim Murphy's store an- nouncing the annual concert. Our teacher this year is a fair hand with paints and she had painted a Santa Clause with a face •that even under the whiskers Jodie ed exactly like Tim Murphy, We all chuckled a bit at that and Tim gleefully said, "They tell me them big fellers in Toronto who buy pictures for the Art Gallery, are makin' bids on it." We' joshed him and Ed. Higgins said, "Oh, you made a mistake, rim;, Ws' the big museum in Toronto that wants the picture." The youngsters have been re- henarsing now for about three weeks. The school children re- hearse during the daytime and the older ones all go to the school- house for their rehearsals during the evening. In my days that was always a great place for a little "wooing" on the side. In fact. people are now talking about the oldest Donovan boy taking the schoolteacher home after practise. They were given a real joshing at a wood -bee the other day. He was blushing and grinning, but enjoy- ing the whole' thing. If he eats lunch with the teacher at the school concert, the older forks will have him "married off" by Easter. Driving home from town the By Harry .R. pctyla other day' I was surprised when the teacher hailed me. She's a bright . looking • girl :with a. pretty) face, • and after a few 'lines of in- consequential chit-chat aoont the weather, she said; "1 understand you sing." I almost fell off this load. of cllop, and took great pains to explain to her that I couldn't sing a note. She didn't seem to believe 'me, fad when I drove away I could see she was more than ever convinced that I waa holding out on her. I was completely bamboozled by the idea of where she had ever picked that idea 'up. Everybody in our family :knows that singing is an impossibility for me, and my screechings are done at the back end of the long hundred, when I am. absolutely certain; there's no- body 'around, Somebody had' sab- otaged me! That was plain to see. I didn't .dare ask a soul because I knew they would laugh. Murder will out, as they say;, and sure enough Ed. Higgins said to me. the ether day, "Hear you're goin' to favor us with a song at the school concert." . That was+ enough to Iet me know who the culprit was. Ed'. is a great hand' for kidding anyhow. Well, being secretary of the school board, I get first erack at being chairman for the school con- cert. I wonder how Ed. is going to feel when I call on him to say a few words. He hates getting up at anything like that. In fact, I think I'll announce that Ed. is go- ing to give a short discourse on "The Art of Singing in Public." erally ifirm withsome price de - 'Cline for those fruits which may b a tu" surplith ' supply. The out, IApk PPi ltgtatoee in 1949 is for issareaagdi:' priQee in the event of a)a,other abgve-average crop. Vege, table acreage increased in. 1948 to at. level' this is i,ikelg to be main - twined rather than increased. Honey,, :with prospects• of an exceptionally large carry-over and a production of from 35 to 50 mil- lion Pounds, a decline in prices May be expected in 1949.• - Maple Products. The deman{ii for maple products in Canada in Years Agone. Interesting Items Picked From The Huron Expositor of Twen- ty-five and Fifty Years Ago. From The Huron Expositor December 28, 1923 There was a large turnout of the members of the' local lodge of Oddtellows on Thursday night when D.D.G.M. Dr. Harburn, Sea - forth, was present and made the presentation of 25 -year veteran jewels to John Murdoch, Alex Thompson, John Moffatt, Andrew Scott and James .Swan. A jewel was also given to Ed. Papple. 'Mr. Thos. E. Love, of Milestone, Sask., is visiting his sister, Mrs. Alex Cuthill. The musical cantata, "A Visit To Santa Claus' Hall," rendered by the Sunday School pupils of Et. Thomas' Church in the Parish Hall on Friday, was enthusiastic- ally received. Among those taking part were: Santa Claus, Clare Merner; Mother Santa, Thelma Johnstone; Mr. Stingyman, Walter Bateman.; Jack Oanuck, Gerald Snowden; Janey Oanuck. 'L'kelyn Peterson; Queen of Song, Greta Merner; Mickey, Sydney Dungey. The cantata was under the leader- ship of Mr. E. A. Bateman. 'Mrs. A. S. McLean, of Toronto, was a Christmas guest at the home of Mrs. M. Y. McLean. Thursday night a grand crowd greeted Krug Bros. at the annual 1949 is expected tocoatinue at about the same le ei as_ In 194. Farm prices may adeline ao & re - salt of an abundant supply of competing products. Oilseed Crops. .In view of 'the difficult export situation and the large oarryyover, particularly of flaxseed, it is doubtful if the 1949 acreage of flaxseed and rapeseed, should be maintained at 194$ lev- els. evels. ,The ,prospective derivan 1. for soybeans and sunflower seed' in 1949 would warrant consideration of an increase in :acreage, Dried Beans and Peas. -Taking into account the current export sable surpluses. !, situation, anexpansion in:acreage of dried beans or peas *mild net seem to be advisable; Tobacco. -The 1949 outlook for tobacco .production is generally' favorable.: Seedsroduction in 1948.' off most ..clovers and grasses, andi. varieties• of wheat, oats, barleyands flaxseed eligible for registereand; certified grades, cgnstitutes an an- iline lldine record," 9.`iinothy! 10: the piney grass seed in short supply. If needs production in .1949 remains at then 1944,8., level; some 4it 04, ty i ay be' experienced in disposing of pose Christmas ball held in the G.W. V.A. Hall. The music was all that could be desired, and the hall was tastily decorated by Grant Praiser. This, together with the many beau- tiful gowns worn by the guests, added a brilliance of color, quite the best we have ever had. • From The Huron Expositor December 30, 1898 Mr. Wm. Fowler, of Sheldon, N. - D,, and son of Mr. Wm. Fowler, of Harpurhey, is visiting at his home here. Mr. John Scott, son of Mr. Wm. Scott,' McKillop, returned' home from North Dakota on Saturday. He was accompanied by Miss Jean Grieve, daugbter of Mr. W. T. Grieve, of Buffalo, N.D. The following were nominated for municipal honors in "Seaforth, Tuckersmith, and. McKillop: Sea- fortle-B. B. Gunn, elected Mayor by accI•amation; Councillors: Wm. Anent, Noble Cluff, George Sills, F. G. Neelin, Roht. Winter, James Beattie, John Darwin, M. Y. Mc- Lean, J. G. Scott, M.D., William Smith, James Watson, John A. Wilson and John Reid. Tucker- smith=For Reeve, James Patter- son, Peter MacKay;Councillors, John Aikenhead, Peter Cleary, Wm. Chapman, Sr., John McCloy •and John Reid. McKillop - John Morrison was re-elected Reeve by acclamation. Councillors, Robert Adams, John S. Brown, Jos. Bush - field, Alex Gardiner, John G. Grieve; John • M. Goveniock, Chas. Little, Jos. C. Morrison, James O'Laughlin and James Ryan. Huron Federation Of AgricultureFarmNews Reviewed At Annual Conference At the Dominion -Provincial Agri- cultural Conference held in Ottawa early in December, papers were presented reviewing the probable prospects for agriculture in 1949. The following is a digest of the papers: World and Domestic. - Despite more extensive destruction and economic dislocation during World War II than during the previous world conflict, recovery .has pro- ceeded' much more rapidly in the past three years than in the cor- responding period after World War I, and has not encountered any major set -back. Pre-war world consumption lev- els will not be attained until coun- tries most affected have made sub- stantial progress in replacing war damage to housing, industrial and commercial facilities, in catching up with the requirements of an expanding population and' are bet- ter able to balance their foreign trade. . International exchange problems continue to hamper economic re- covery and to impede a return to multilateral trade. The development and accept- ance of the principles of the Euro- pean Recovery Program and, the International Trade Organizi'ion indicate that participating coun- tries are aware of the value of multilateral trade and the ,Ioi3i- bilities it presents for growing world' prosperity. In 1949 prices of farm prslucte in the United .States are likely to average sli.ghtely lower than in 1948 and farmers' net income is expected to be somewhat lower for the second straight year. The overall domestic demand in 1949 is expected to equal, or pos- sibly exceed, that of 1948 although there may be some softening in the export demand; for some farm products. Prices received by Canadian far - Mars will likely remain at the 1948 level or perhaps decline slightly toward the ends of 1949. Cash farm income assuming aver- age crops, ahouli] ream% close to the high levels of 1947 and 1948. Prices paid by farmers will prbb- ably retiiain at the 1948 level or show some increase in 1049. . Wheat. -After allowing 150 nil- llon bushels' for domestic use and assuming the starry -over at 'Ally 91, 1949, falls ;to the level of July, 1948, this year's wheat •production of 393.3 million bushels should pro- vide some 243 million bushels for export. An assured market for a large part of the crop, the fall drought in the Prairie Provinces, together with almost certain re- ductions in 1949 acreages of rye and flax, are factors favoring an increased spring wheat acreage in 1949. Feed Grains.-Inereaeed produc- tion of feed grains in 1948, par- ticularly in Ontario and Quebec may, reduce shipments from West - tern Canada. Net supplies of feed grains (excluding wheat) •per grain consuming animal unit available for the 1,948-49 feeding season are about 25 per cent greater than in 1947-48. Eastern farmers are like- ly to maintain their coarse •grain acreages at 1948 levels. Livestock. -During the first (hall of 1949 hog prices are expected to be firm and prices for other glass- es of livestock higher than in the first half of 1948. Livestock mar- ketings in 1949 are expected to be slightly lese than in 1948. Declines in all classesof meat animate are anticipated. Relatively lower sup- plies of all meats, a continued strong domestic demand, a market for pork products through the Unit- ed Kingdom bacon agreement, and for beef and cattle in the United' States market, should provide pro- fitable prices for livestock in 1940. Dairy Products. -The domestic demand for dairy products is like- ly to remain high during 1949. To- tal milk production in Canada may approximate the 1948 estimate of 16,5 billion pounds. The output of butter, cheese and ice cream will probably be maintained during 1949. Increased production of concentrated milk products may' absorb any decrease which may oc- our in sales o'fluid• milk, Eggs and uitry.-Egg produc- tion is expecte to decline scree. what during the first half of 1949. The present outlook for export out- lets for eggs does not justify anis expansion in egg production. Prio. es which prevailed during 1948 and expectations of a sustained con - sinner demand may 'tend',, to ens courage an increased production of market poultry in 1949, Fruits and Vebetabiee, a (1•oodl frttiit drops 'are epected in 1949: There in some 'possibility :of oVery production of with fruits as apples, Mullis anti' Prattles mite raspberries. beinatuli 10 etper ted to TOMO), ,ge11' our Hospital ` eports BEING TIIF. SECOND IN A SERIES OF ARTICLES DESIGNE» TO INFORM THE PUBLIC OF • THE OPERATION OF SCOTT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL This is the second in a series of three articles designed, to acquaint the public with bhe details of every phase of the affairs of Scott Memorial Hospital. • In it we will present in condensed form, an over-all picture of present conditions at the Hospital.. The Board consists of thirteen appointed mem- bers, and at the present time is at full strength. Formerly there were two woman members; now three women sit On the Board. From the mem- bers, three committees are set up: Finance, House and Property, to take care of the details in their particular scope. Each chairman is asle ed to report the work of his committee at the regular monthly Board meetings. In this way the Board knows exactly the workings of the Hospital and their task of guiding its operation is simplified. There are twenty-six on the staff at this time, including the Matron, ten graduate nurses, six nurses' aides, one operating room nurse, one X-ray technician, three kitchen assistants, one office clerk, residence housemother and caretaker, the latter on twenty-four hour duty. The Hospi- tal has been evorking short shift for some time, reliable nurses being always in great demand. The matron is completely in charge of hospital discipline, buying and menus. Today the hos- pital is being run in a systematic routine which did not exist even one year ago. Then a House 'Committee meeting as regards administration of Hospital affairs was a farce; today a monthly report is made, giving at a glance a clear picture of receipts and expenditures and forming an in- valuable basis of comparison. We have heard the furnishings of the new wing discussed a great deal. Ten thousand dollars does seem an excessive sum, but at the time that the contract was Iet, Simpsons was one of the few firms who could do the job. The matter was carefully discussed from all, angles and un- animously endorsed by the Board. The new wing is complete in e'v'ery detail and it is a real ex- perienee to see its marvellous fittings and colour schemes. Anyone who has been 111 knows. the value of pleasant surroundings and the atmos- phere in the new wing could not (help but speed one's recovery. You will be interested to know, too, that a poem of John Beattie, "In the Gar • - den," hangs in each room, lending a note of F 'cheerful inspiration. Regarding the rates, on carrying out a check on present rates in surrounding townsand in Stratford and. London, we have found the city rates to be much higher generally, and the towns to be much the same as Seaforth. At 'Clinton, plans are being made to adopt the same rates as Seaforth. We all are aware of the present high cost of living and must realize that an increase in cost of hospital care is a natural result. Many may criticize the hospital's policy of buy- ing out of town. A check of hospitals from Owen Sound to Goderich and from Goderich to Kit- chener revealed that all were purchasing .whole- sale. A. check of invoices showed the price in bulk much better than the price your local re- tailer is getting. This system was set up under the management of L. H, De La Franier, and a detailed report of foodstuffs and drugs is now made each month. This now entltils extra work for the Superintendent, 'bat has proven to be a great advantage over the old more haphazard methods. -' A scrutiny of countless questionnaires filled out by patients about to be discharged revealed no serious complaints. .It was indeed quite gratifying to read: "I received the best of care, food excellent," over and over, and to realize that those who have experienced our hospital care have found' it more than adequate. W. H. FINNIGAN, Chairman of the Board. - The next report in the series will follow in an early issue. ONTARIO AFFIC DEAT LL SERIOU Special Noliday Caution urged. To all MOTORISTS and PEDESTRIANS This is an urgent appeal to all citizens, motorists and pedestrians alike to co-operate earnestly in keeping down the death and accident toll on Ontario streets and highways. Care and caution in driving and walking are necessary at all times - but particularly so in the holiday season, December is a dangerous month, with more hours of darkness and changeable 'weather conditions. Preoccupied shoppers, young and old, are abroad in great numbers. In the excitement of Christmas time, people sometimes tend to forget their customary caution. As the end of 1948 approaches, let us all join together in determining that for the whole Province we will make it a safe as well as a happy Christmas and New Year. WHETHER WALKING OR DRIVING Be Courteous .Be Alert " - Be Careful' TAKE CHANCE`S TAKE IT EAS1�' , DAN i. DEPARTMENT OP HIGHWAYS 0E01 IIDOUCtitt tantrotporeelites R eWfAlt otY . s,,