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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1966-11-10, Page 2• This is No Time For Bitten Dispute ute or not (;£teres will close on Remembrance Day we have lost sight of the prime purpose. of the day •--' the recognition of the supreme sacrifice which Cana- dian aoidiers,,sailors and airmen made. To veterans Remembrance Day has a spboial significance. Not only do they pay tribute to their fallen comrades but they also can relive for a few mom- ents the tragedy, the humor, the heart break of their service together. There is no question about the veterans concern that . Remembrance. Day be recognized to the full. Perhaps the opinions of too many of the rest of us concerning the day are based on whether or not we are to .have another paid holiday or -whether we are going to lose a lot of business because Friday is our best day of the week. If proper recognition of Remem- brance Day merits a full holiday on., Monday, then there should be no argu- ment when the day falls on Friday. We don't rush about with petitions when Christmas or July first falls on Friday. At the same time we should examine closely how best we can honor our war dead. Services attended by a mere handful of citizens, by children freed from the restrictions of school but de- void of any conception of what the, day means and with the vast majority,.pf the citizens revelling in a late fall op- portunity to tidy up for winter, are a poor substitute for the recognition which the sacrifices of Canadian war dead deserve. We must look at Remembrance Day for what 'it is — an opportunity for each of us to pay homage to the mem- ory of those 102,653 Canadians who in two world wars and in Korea, laid down their lives to preserve our way of life. This isn't .a Legion problem but some- thing that concerns each of us. The fact that stores are open or closed is of little concern providing each of ,us recog- nizes Remembrance Day for what is is — not a holiday in the ordinary sense of the word — a day of relaxa- tion, of pleasure, but rather a day of remembrance, of dedication. It is unfortunate that au occasion designed to mark the sacrifice of Can- adians - in two wars should generate such acrimonious debate and bitter-dis- sension as has been the case in Seaforth this week. For a number of years ,Seaforth council -at the request of the Legion, has instr.cted the Mayor to proclaim Re- membrance Day as a public holiday, coupled with a request that places of business remain closed throughout` the day. The same procedure was followed this year. Prompted by the fact that all nearby municipalities remained open for busi- ness for at least a portion of Remem- brance Day, Seaforth merchants at a meeting last winter suggested that the matter of a holiday on Remembrance Day he discussed with the Legion. Out of the discussions it was hoped would come a solution that would recognize the significance of the day and at the same time the fact that the day through- out the area was not being accepted as a public holiday. Unfortunately the discussions were never held and when the question was raised with council there was no indica- tion that the arrangements of previous years were not satisfactory.. Council accordingly issued the usual instruc- tions to the Mgyor. That was three weeks ago, and provid- ed ample time 'for the committee repre- senting the 'merchants to make known in a formal way the views of what cer- tainly was a majority of its members. At the same time there was ample op- portunity to .have discussions concern- ing the matter with the . Legion. Any holiday to serve the purpose for which it is designed must have the sup- port of a majority of the people. Citi- zens "can't be ' urged to close shop with any degree of success unless -the popu- lation generally accepts a holiday as be- ing desirable. That this is so is apparent by the fact that Remembrance Day is a statutory holiday yet business con- tinues as usual in most centres across Canada. In all the arguments es to whether CANADA'S CENTURY A news background special on the Centennial of Confederation The Sports Spotlight Shone On These Idols (22nd Of A Series) 413y WALT MCDAYTER It is sometimes said in Cana- da that sports are becoming too rough, However, compared with how lacrosse was played in Can- ada's yesterday, today's games are about as "rough" as a nur- sery -room pillowfight. • Before the whitemen came, hundreds of Indian braves gath- ered on the playing fields, and with whoops ' and hollers and bruises and bongs, played a ver- sion of lacrosse which .was something akin to a war game. Judging from accounts one reads, it would be difficult .to say' whether • the object was chiefty,;to'score goals or to. draw blood. . A modified, less violent varie- ty of lacrosse caught on quickly with the early settlers, and by Confederation was hailed. as Canada's national sport. Ice hockey originated entirely in Canada. It is believed it was played for the first titne on Christmas Day, 1855, in 'Kings- ton, 'Upper Canada, where a group of soldiers gathered on the ice -covered harbor. But they played it with sticks and a soo- cer ball! By 1891 there were enough hockey teams to fora).. the • On- tario Hockey Association, and a couple of years later Governor General Lord Stanley offered a sterling -silver bowl to the chain - pion amateur team. Today it is the trophy awarded annually to the best team in the National Hockey League. Despite the setbacks of recent years, Canadian amateur hock- ey teams have always rated well in world competitions. Ice hockey was played at the first winter OIympics at Antwerp, 1920, and was won by the Winni- peg Falcons. 0 great popularity in Canada is curling. It is said it was brought to Canada by Wolfe's soldiers during the siege of Quebec, 1759. Canada's first national sports hero was Toronto sculler, Ted Hanlan. In 1880 this little Cana- dian beat Edward Trickett on the Thames River .to become sculling champion of the world.. Since Hanlan, there have been many sports heroes: ' In track and field, Montreal's Etienne Desmarteau won Cana- da's first gold medal at the Olympics, for "hammer throw- ing, 1904; and -Vancouver schoolboy Percy Williams be- came the idol of Canada after winning the 100•metre and 200 - metre sprints at the 1928 Olym- pics. -.._ In skating, Leila Brooks Pot- ter was acclaimed in 1927 for breaking three speed skating records in' one day! Ottawa's Barbara Ann Scott became Can- ada's sweetheart in 1948 after winning the Olympic, European and World figure skating cham- pionships, and Toronto's Petra Burka, at 18, won the ladies World figure skating champion- ship, 1965. Fences Defoe, and Grey Cup . A....MA. Aninvinrl far rim sfmtrc. . at first, Barbara Ann Scott . won . the World figure -skating champion - 'ship two years in.' a row, 1947 and 1948. Norris Boweden won the world doubles title in both 1954 and 1955. • Sixteen -year-old' Marilyn Bell of Toronto became Canada's most famous swimmer in 1954 when she crossed 32 miles of chilly Lake Ontario waters, the only one able .to do, so. She swam the English Channel in 1955, the y.pungest person to suc- ceed to that time. Canada has had many boxing champions, foremost of whom was ToTmy Burns of Hanover, Ont. In 1906 he became world heavyweight champion, and held the title two years. Basketball was the invention of expatriated Canadian, Dr. James Naismith. He conceived the ,game while working as a. physical director for the YMCA in' Springfield, Mass., 1891. Football is among Canada's top ranking sports, and became' popular shortly after Confedera- tion as- a modified ' version of rugger. In 1909 Earl Grey, Cana- da's Governor General, donated the Grey Cup, to go to Canada's best amateur football team. It is now awarded to the top profes- sional team in the Canadian Football League, as determined in a single but mighty clash be- tween the best team iii the east- ern and western divisions. The Grey Cup, and Grey Cup day, has become the Most colorful and best cherished of all Cana- dian sports traditions. only 'Toronto Telegram News Service _ ['i•TP ANt] RAVE SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, NOVEMBER 10, 1966 t'ttblished at Y�rtlitl/ THE 'HURON E' NSP OSITO . SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, every Thursday morning by McLEAN BROS., Publishers Ltd. ANDREW Y. MCLEAN, Editor • Member Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association Ontario Weekly Newspapers,Assoelation Audit Bureau of Circulation - Sttlisoit`iPtluts Rates: ' - - • Calltrla. (th dv' hce) $5.00 a Year .Outride Canada (in. adVatice'1` $0.60 a Year p SOK= CDIIMS of tTS" CII cid 'be litittiati 'Oitawr� Sugar aild Spike Ada, i W tG '^-TN At.. In the Years Agone From The Huron Expositor Nov. 13, 1891 While Mr. James Swallow was drilling a well on Mr. Leigh's farm, near Kirkton, a brick or a piece of board, it is supposed, fell from the top, striking him on the back of the head. He had sense enough left to fasten himself to a chain, so as to be brought up by the assistants at the top. The well is - about 40 feet deep. Mr. Sibbin of the Huron Road, Hullett, has rented his farm to Mr. R. Lawson for three years at $275 a year. Mr. Benjamin Snell of Kin - burn, who has been in Manitoba and the .northwest daring the past summer, has - returned home. He travelled as far west as Calgary, visiting the cattle and sheep ranches and is high- ly pleased with that country. As Hugh Fulton 'of Walton, was closing' the gate on the way home, his horses ran away and one broke its Ieg. She had. to be shot. ' The • Guy Bros. Minstrel Show appeared in Cardno's Hall before a very large audience. This troop is much above 'the average minstrel shows. • The Seaforth Creamers' has closed for this season. It has been a most Successful season and the delivery of cream was larger than in any former sea- son..Mr. Hannah, the proprietor has been very fortunate; in mak- ing sales. On Tuesday morning at half - past eight, Messrs. Robb Bros. of town telegraphed to Winona, near Niagara, ' for a • supply of grapes and the fruit arrived here at one o'clock the same day. Miss Brown of Harpurhey has been engaged as teacher of Rox- boro school at a•salary of $250 Miss Brown is an excellent teacher and is.sure •to give good satisfaction to the Roxboro people. Mr.. Robert Garrow, whose farm. adjoins Harpurhey on the McKillop . side, has erected a fine new silo and has it well filled with corn. One of the most largely at- tended) sales held in the Town- ship for a long time, was that of Mr. William Armstrong in the 19th concession. A draught foal Sold, for $60.; a breeding mare $125; cows averaged $51 each; a pair of two year old steers brought $72. Mr. ,John Broadfoot, eldest son of Mr. James Broadfoot, of the Mill Road, who graduated in medicine last fall is now located in San -Antonio, a large Texas city and is having a large practice. ,Mr. H. R. Pfaff of Kippen has moved into the house lately vacated by Mr. E. Butt. 41/1r. D. Campbell of Walton, has sold his farm on the 17th concession of Grey to Mr. Dun- can Johnson, a neighbor, for $2,450. The farm contains 50 acres and is an excellent place. * * * From The Huron Expositor Nov. 14, 1941 Members of the. Northside United Church choir at their practice held at the home of Mr, and Mrs. F. S. Savauge, hen- oured Mr. and - Mrs. John A. Cardnq, who were recently mar- ried. • 74r -=Thomas •Phillips, 'Marked the 25th anniversary of the open- ing of his fruit business in Sea - forth, 'He recalls ;that when he first started here he had -a horse and cart, while today he, has three trucks on the road. Mrs. W. J. Rintoul, Huron Road 'West opened her home for an enjoyable Rebekah party, when about 100 people gather- ed despite the 'stormy weather, to spend a few' hairs of socia-. bility. Messrs. George Smith and George Armstrong played the violin, while Miss Mae Smith and Mrs. Frank Fowler were the accompanists. Many friends in town and country join the Expositor in extending congratulations and best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Govenlock, who quietly cele- brated the 57th anniversary of their marriage. Alastair ' Wigg and Stewart Wigg set a record for Seaforth hunters when they returned from- Bruce • County after less than a clay's shooting with two fine bucks. John Wilson of the Royal Canadian Navy suffered serious burns to his head and face when a stove exploded on a ship on which he wa's stationed. He is at present confined, to a hospi- tal at an Eastern Canadian port: Messrs. Scott Habkirk, Mor- ley Storey and Bruce Wright attended graduating exercises at Jarvis Training School last week when Mr.- Sterling Hab'- 'kirk received his air gunner's, wings. - A pleasant evening was spent at 'the home of Mr. and Mrs, D'avid McLean, Tuckersmith when 28 tables enjoyed euchre. The winners were: ladies first, Mrs, David McIntosh; lone hands Mrs. Violet Gillespie; consula- tion, Mrs. Ray McGeoch; men's first, James McIntosh; lone hands, Joe Hugill; consulation, Milton Stewart. The lucky chair prize went to Wilson Broadfoot. Messrs. Hugh Ches- ney and George Armstrong fur- EVE-MAk STORE Seaforth — Phone 527-1690 Ladies' Dress Coats -- $35.00 and up Ladies' Car Goats -- $14.95 and up Girls' Dress Coats, sizes 2 to 14, also Pre - Teens, — $15.95 and up Girls' Snow Suits, Ski Jackets, etc.' Boys' Ski. Jackets, Car Coats, $7.95 and up Men's Ski Jackets, Windbreakers, Strollers', Hydro Parkas, Detachable hood, Car Coats, Priced $11.95 and up• ti Come in and shop while we have a good Selection. A• small deposit will holdd any item till wanted. Com to- the Store where you can buy with • , confidence. Store Will Open Friday, November llth From 1 09 pm nished the music for dancing. Mr. Hugh Lane and son of tanley Township, have a white eghorn chicken, one month old, -which has a perfect "V" which is of black feathers, which is very .noticeable, ' as well as being a strange freak of nature. • • . * * *• From .The Huron Expositor Nov: 17, 1916, Messrs. J. Ha'berer and sons, of z g ich, shipped 13,000 lbs. of buckwheat honey. ,They have 'had $ successful season and in all the crop • wiIl amount to 45,000 lbs. , Owing to the demise of W. J. Mitchell, editor and .'proprietof' of the •Clinton News-Recordy''-the plant and goodwill was offered for sale. The•purchaser is G. E, Hall, who has been the fofenlan of the New Era for the past six years. 1 Mr. Hugh McLachlan of Crom- arty has disposed of his farm on the llth concession to Mr. R. G. Hoggarth. The price paid was $5,200.• Mr. R. Y. McLaren of Hensall is' removing from the McEwen estate farm to his farm immed- iately north of the 'homestead farm on the London Road. Mr. W. J. Walker has leased the residence of the Misses Cardno on High St., and will occupy it shortly. Mr. Reg. S. Reid has taken a position in the Dominion Bank here. Capt. H. J. Hodgins has se- cured the services of Dr. • F. J. Bechley of St. Thomas to carry on his dental practice in Sea - forth, while he is engaged in military duty aj'Hamilton. Word was received of the safe arrival in England of the Hurons. They are now.stationed , at Shorncliffe. Mr. J. J. Irvine of Leadbury who had his wrist fractured a couple of months ago can not make use of it yet. From every quarter of opera- tion the war news this week is most encouraging,, after a per- iod of quiet on the western front, the British' are again on the advance and an advance that is proving rapid and most successful on a long front. Mr. William Dufrnin of Crom-. arty has rented his farm to Robert Dalton of Staffa: Mr. Durnin and family intend mov- ing to town.' Mr. Dinsdale, Stanley, pur-� cliesed a new Chevrolet car from Messrs. J. and C. McDoneli of Hensall. Mr. W. Taylor of Brucefield' shipped hogs from- the station. The price is $10.25 per cwt. - Mr. James Sims of Blyth, vis- ited at the home of . Graham Bros. WHERE'S THAT ,2Sth HOUR? ' - This week, 1 have, a lot of things on my mind, but none of them is worthy of the brilliant, penetrating essay in which you wrap your garbage. Therefore, the column will be something Of an Irish stew. Or a Hungarian ragout. Ot bet- ter still, ,p French pot-pourri. That's ' pronounced popery. Speaking of which, congratula- tions to all my Dogan friends. They can now eat meat on Fri- day. And destroy . the market for fish. And miss all those wonderful food values in fish and turn into meat -stuffed, red- faced birds like us Protestants. Speaking of which, one of our churches had a "folk",sery- ice last Sunday. The occasion was a conference in town of 300 Christian boys. We billeted two of them. For Kim's sake, 'I or- dered, from the billeting chair- man, two six-foot, handsome chaps with rich fathers.. What we got were, well, two boys., A short, chubby, cocky one; and a long, skinny, shy one. Neither was handsome Neither had a wealthy father. But the service Sunday was first-rate. You should have seen the look on the, gray -headed elders as they belted out, "Go Tell It On The Mountain," with the electric guitars whanging away. The other accompani- ment, a sort- of dull rumble, was the bones of Jahn Calvin, Martin Luther and John Wes- ley, twirling in their graves. And the red-headed kid, dart- ing from organ prelude to choir loft to electric guitar, back to Organ for the offering, back to choir, back to guitar, was our baby, busier than the proverbi- al one-armed paper -hanger. Speaking of church reminds me that I'm supposed to be guest- preacher at our church this Sunday. It's Layman's Sun- day. Very inspiring. Alt the lay- men aymen get up and bellow hymns off=key. Those who can't even sing off-key read the scripture. And whatever is left over preaches the sermon. Haven't gnite••ehoseni my text. yet, but there are still several days to go, and I've narrowed it down to three or four. My first idea was, "Frailty, Thy name is Wdman•." Then I -decided that "Something Is Rotten in the State of Denmark" might be safer. By the way, these are from the Bible, I hope. • • Smiley -- There's alwaj's the old stand- ard„ of course, "The Demon Runt." But I don't think >; could steed the snickers And my brother brought me a jug of Newfoundlaltd 'screech" recent- ly, from the Kingdom of Joey. Perhaps I'll settle for the theme, "The New Motality," If only I can find out, before Sun- day morning, what it is, I'll be in business. As near as I can discover, 'It's doing whatever you want, and getting away with it. Speaking of which, I. feel both wicked and guilty, because I don't answer letters. Here's • part of one from a weekly -edi- tor belaboring me for • defend- ing' today's kids. He says, "Give me one of the depression kids, with a, Grade ,Eight collection of myths, fa- bles, a few facts, a smattering of the three R's, and the seat • out of his pants. The last is moat important. The kid would be desperate for a job and would learn more spelling and gram- mar in three months from an old comp book than your gold- plate system teaches ,in the years from six i o 16." Mrs. C. Braham, of •Bruder- heim, Alt., writes telling me what to do about my refrigera- tor that stank when the power was turned off and the meat went rotten. Thank you, dear lady, but you're almost as lousy a correspondent as L Your let- ter is dated August 10. I re- ceived it this,,week. And how do you like this chap from a publishing house asking when I'm going to write a book? All I can say is that if he wants to take over for. a week, I'll produce a book. All he has to do is: write a column ' a sermon and a letter to the town council from the library board; .try to keep my wife from going around ,the bend; help my daughter with her "weak" subjects: Latin, French, Math, Science, Geography; read and criticize 89 .essays; set two exams; rake the leaves that have fallen from trees; throw intpthe cellar a 'pile, of fire -wood that's,,been rottftt in the ram for two weeks; angler all my letters; prepareki sbn plans and teach all diijp; drive my daughter 206 utiles. for a music lesson on Saturday; and help with .the dishes. I'm game if he is. A book would' be child's play. PERSONALIZED COASTERS • GIFT IDEAS • SERVIETTES Dial 527-0240 NEW HOURS at Seaforth Farmers Co-op To comply with Federal and Provincial Labor Codes, effective November 14t1),.✓ The Seaforth Farmers' Co-op hours will be: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12 noon SEAFORTH FARMERS -- DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY - ANNUAL Factory Outlet Sale OF WOOL & LEATHER GOODS BAINTON :714BLY1-1-1 PHONE ELYTH 523.9373 -- On.'Hwy. 4, Between Clinton and Wingham CONTINUES ,TILL NOVEMBER 19th AT TIE OLD MILL Cheek The Advertisement In Last Week's Edition Of This Paper For Details • HOURS: - 9:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M, WEEK DAY'S, INCLUDING WEDNESDAY SATURDAYS 9:00 A.M. TO 10:00 P.M. 0