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To06 y Speaking
Thedrawing to a close of another
Year brings recollections of meetings at,
tended during past months and renders
particularly pertinent the comment of
the Wingham Advance Times on the
subject:
That paper not only is somewhat
critical of the problems inherent in a
to many meetings but what is more to
the point Suggests a practical answer.
"One of the occupational hazardi of
the newspaper business lies in the hun-
dreds, even thousands of public and
board meetings •one must attend in the
passing years;" the Wingham paper
says and goes on in these words:
"As dedicated champions of democ-
racy we are firm believers in the right
of every authorized individual to say
his piece—but how we wish a few more
speakers would learn to get to the point
express their views and then let the
other fellow do the same without inter-
ruption.
"The average board or council meet-
ing usually takes up to four times as
long as necessary to attend to the busi-
ness at hand. Not only are the board
members responsible for wasting time,
but in many cases the chairmen who
preside over such gatherings lack the
determination to control the discussions
and insist that they be confined to the
Too Long.
questions before the house.'
"These remarks are not intended as
pure criticism, for we have the highest
respect for any person who is willing
to, serve in public office, despite Ms
shortcomings as a speaker. But we
would like to suggest that it is time to
provide a source of training for those
who would serve the public.
"We• believe that a very interesting
and beneficial night class subject, to be
taught in our high school, would be a
course in parliamentary procedure. If
the ,fundamentals • .of parliamentary
privileges and debate were better un-
deratood endless `hours of time might
be saved for other useful purposes and,
even more important, it might not be
quite so hard to find worthy board and
council members if the meetings ended
at a reasonable hour so that a man
might have an hour or so with his fam-
ily before, tumbling into bed.
"The worst offender in the contem-
plation and discussion of civic affairs
is the man who fails to listen carefully
to the question when it is outlined by
the chairman and who invariably tries
to forward his opinions -before they
have completely taken form in his
own mind. The result is a conglomera-
tion of talk.
It's T13 Christmas Seal Time
• Christmas Seals from the -Huron TB
Associationhave been coming our way
for quite some years. When they turn
up in the mail there are those who won-
- der 'how long they will be needed, in
other words, how long will tuberculosis
last? For a, start, how long will it last
in Canada?
Nobody can answer that question.
The fact_ is, however, that TB • is by
no ' means conquered as too many of
us perhaps believed. On the contrary,
new cases each year are counted by
the thousands.
Too many ex -patients are not con-
vinced that they must take all the pills
prescribed by the doctor. Too many
stop treatment too spon. Too many are
too late coming for diagnosis in the
first place and have infected others
while becorrling more seriously ill them-
selves. •
Plainly, we „should stop congratulat-
ing ourselves on the fact that the death
rate from tuberculosis is dropping and
that fewer, sanatorium beds are .need-
ed and ask ourselves if something can -
.not be done to accelerate the drop in
the number of new cases of tuberculosis.
There are things which the indi-
vidual can do to help prevent tuber-
culosis—such as seeing that the mem-
bers of one's own household are well
nourished, get, a reasonable amount of
rest, have periodic'tuberculin tests, and
so on.
But where each of us can contribute
most, perhaps, is by giving our finan- •
cial support by buying Christmas Seals,
It's up to us.
Sugar and Spice
— By Bill Smiley.
rooms, waititig,for them, than I
did on our transcontinential trip
by plane, train and car.
Now, if Pd been taking my
•wife and/or daughter with me.
last week . end, it . would have
been about as simple as setting
tip the United Nations. Write
and reserve a hotel room. Write
and_ . get_. tickets for a show or
concert. Make elaborate plans
for 'meeting each other for
lunch • in the city, after our
chores were done.
But this time it was differ-
ent. I tossed a pair of socks and
an extra shirt in a bag, and
took off with a light heart, but
a sober face. The sober face is
essential. Everytime, I get away
from her for a day, my wife
fears that Ism going on some
Bacchanalian binge.
As a result, I have to lay the
groundwork. Serious talk about
business conferences, seeing a
lawyer, maybe taking in a good
show, and getting ° a good
night's sleep in a good, con-
servative hotel. "Good?' is the
key word.
And, of course, I always have
to do some of these things, or
I'd never get away. I had two
business meetings, one with a
publisher, one with a syndicate
man. Both were completely un-
necessary, but pleasant, like
most business meetings that in-
volve writing.
I skipped the lawyer bit. Not
much fun in seeing one's law-
yer. Substituted for a smug
stroll past the big, phoney
Christmas windows of the big
department stores, secure in
1 HAD A. BALL
it's• amazing how much a
chap can accomplish when he
gets off on his own for a day.
With a shave, •a clean shirt
and a pure heart, a. man- on his
own can see more and do more
in 18 hours than a family can in
18 dam Last_, week end, I re-
confirmed this theory, whi h E
have held since I got married.
I had a whole day, a wild and
wicked day in the • city all by
myself. No • work; rio domestic
bliss; not a single crisis to solve
for 24 hours.
Last summer, I traveled
about 6,000 miles, but I: didn't
seem to get anywhere. The rea-
son, of course, was that I had
alongmy wife and daughter.
Women complicate things be-
yond measure, and sometimes
almost beyond 'endurance. In
the first place, they' never know
what they want to do. Before
every excursion, there's a two-
hour discussion about: what
shoes to wear; where to eat;
what show to go to; whether we
have time for both or should
we eat later; how much it's
going to cost; what time we
should get to bed; and why • it
will probably be a lousy eve-
ning anyway.
Then, at the crucial moment,
when it's time to get cracking,
and there•isn't a minute to lose,
they have to shave their legs,
or paint their toenails, or
change their girdles, or put
their hair up or down.
Last summer, I covered more
miles pacing up and down hotel
the knowledge—there were no
wild horses or women around
to drag me into the maniac in-
teriors.
Somehow, wound up at the
Press Club, where an eloquent
and learned discussion was tak-
ing place about something or
other. Joined it. Some time lat-
er, discovered' it was some time
later.
Whizzed up by cab to see col-
lege boy son. Not at home, as
usual. Now seven o'clock. Time
to find a hotel. No rooms any-
where. Bunked into a sordid,
old dump I used to stay at in
war -time. Cheap.
Picked up hot salami sand-
wich, ate it on way to theatre.
Got a dandy seat, saw a great
show, went back to hotel. Ate
huge slice of rare beef while
watching an entertainer.
Bar closed, entertainer pack-
ed up. Not sleepy. Went
to coffee house, paid two bucks
for half -cup ,of lousy coffee, en-
joyed Irish singer whining
about the wrongs of dear old
Ireland. Artists wanted to do
sketch' of me for six •dollars,
then three dollars, Wen one.
dollar. ought him'a coffee and
discussed hard life of an artists.
Back' to hotel, still not sleepy.
No TV. in this ' dump, so
watched neon signs, read morn-
ing paper, went to bed at 4 a.m.
Rose' at 9 to rumble of buses,
clear-eyed, cleansed of sin and
feeling about 69.
. Now, how could you do all
those things with a couple of
.women, or even one, trailing
along?
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From The Huron Expositor
Dec. 12, 1941
Mrs. E. H. Close was re-elect-
ed president of .the Seaforth
branch of the Red' Cross So-
ciety.
A pleasant evening was spent
when the three radio forums
of Tuckersmith held a joint
meeting in No. 9 'school house,
with Mr. Albert Alexander in
charge. Mr. Art Finlayson fav-
ored" with the- harmonica and
guitar. Ivan Forsyth introduced
the guest speaker, W. H. Gold-
ing
olding, M. P.
An annymous donation of
$100.00 was received this week
for the Junior Band fund. It
was turned over to the trea-
surer of the Chamber of Com-
merce and will be used to pur-
chase additional instruments.
Seaforth's population showed
a slight decrease, according to
the results of the 1941 .census
just issued for this district. It
is now 1,625, while in 1931 it
was 1,686.
Treasurer D. H. Wilson receiv-
ed a cheque this week covering
the Ontario government's mun-
icipal subsidy in the amount of
$944.57. '
Mr. Con Eckert, Jr., met with
a painful accident while draw-
ing gravel, the pit caved in and
Caught his leg against the side
of the truck, making a wound
that required eight stitches to
close. Later infectionset in and
he was taken to Scott Memorial
Hospital. •
Mr. Wesley Agar successfully
passed his stationary engineer-
ing examinations at Toronto.
Miss Gertrude Cardno, R.N.,
who was called home a few
weeks ago, owing to the serious
illness and subsequent 'death of
her mother, Mrs. G. P. Cardno,
returned to Calgary.
Miss Pat• Bechley and Miss
Fergus` Bell met with. an unfor-
tunate accident last week when
the bicycle upon . which they
were riding, skidded in the grav-
el on the road coming from the
High School. Both suffered min-
or scraps.
The bingo and dance, slionsor-
ed by the Canadian Legion, held
in the Hensall Town Hall, was
one of the most successful and
largely attended events staged •
by Atte Legion. Miss Jean Mc-
Queen •was the winner of the
lucky door prize and Mrs. Ma-
bel Preszcator of Exeter, the
lucky lunch ticket.
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From The Huron Expositor
Dec. 11, ..1891
Mr• Henry Ruby. of Dashwood
narrowly escaped death While'
out hunting together with a num-
ber of men. He was resting on
a stump when by some means,
the hammer was disharged, and
his .hand and face received the
charge.
Mr. John Thirsk of Dashwood,
who has been running a chop-
ping mill for the past two or
three winters has put up a new
building and fitted it with a
new engine and a run of first
class stones.
As Mr. M. Robertson of the
Seaforth Furniture Store was
removing some chairs that were
hanging on the ceiling of his
ware room, one fell down and
struck him on the mouth, cut-
ting his lip and knocking out
a tooth.
Mr. Thomas Daly of town
has purchased a grocery business
in Ingersol and intends becom-
ing a resident of that enterpris-
ing town.
Mr. James Cum ring, tax Col-
lector for Tuckersmith, took in
over $1,200 one day last week.
Ile also took in $600 at Hensall
"last week. This looks as if there
is corn in Egypt still.
The ••snow fall made fine
sleighing for light vehicles, but
the south wind has damaged it
considerably.
Mrs. Hoggarth of Cromarty
had a bee hauling -stones for
her house on Wednesday last.
Mr. Donald Smith, 2nd con-
cession of Stanley, met with a
runaway accident while in the
village. His horse got Ioose in
the shed, backed out and run
away, smashing the cutter, but
no one was. hurt;
Three of the ship wrecked
crew, who landed on Huron's
shores near Bayfield in an al-
most famished condition, were
comfortably provided for at the
farm of Mrs. Snowden and have
now returned to their home in
Port Huron. -
Mr. James Hillen of the llth
concession of McKillop, has
purchased from Mr. Johnston
of Ohio, a very handsome six
month old Poland China pig
and from Mr.Anderson, near
Hamilton, a sow of the ,same
age and breed.
Mr, John Bennewies' new
saw mill at Beechwood is near-
ly completed. He ' expects to
have it running at full blast
in the near future.
While Mr. Robert Jarrett of
Hillsgreen was watering his
horses • at Mr. Reid's, they es-
caped to the road and after a
diligent search they Were at Mr.
McDermide's in Stanley.
A number of the local sports,
men from • Hillsggreen were
--tramping the swairip: They suc-
ceeded in getting a few part-
ridges and rabbits, but report
"tired legs" :were plentiful.
,, Mr. Alexander McDonald, an
old time resident of Seaforth,
is a candidate for the mayoral;
ity of Winnipeg, with a good
chance of election.
Mr. George Murray's dray
team, having come to the con -
elusion that it . was a long time,
between meals, left their driver
and started for the stable at the
top of their speed. They were
captured before any serious
damage was done.
Mr. D, McDonald, of town, has
purchased the five acre lot of
Mr. Thomas Smith, on the 3rd
concession of McKillop. There
is a comfortable cottage, a barn
and an orchard'. The price paid
was $600.
• From The Huron 'expositor
Dec. 15, 1916
A .„correspondent' describes
the movement overseas of bat-
talions recruited in this part of
Ontario. After the arival of the
Battalion of the port 'of embar-
kation, on Monday October 31st
the men were marched into
great freight sheds, .and as soon
as the necessary. details had
been arranged, • they marched
onto the waiting transport. The
161st, the 133rd and the 168th •
Battalions went aboard the S.S.
Lapland. It took all day and
the greatest part of the next
day to complete the loading of
the"vessel and towards evening
on Tuesday the boat moved out
into the barbour to await the
loading of other boats which
were to accompany her across.
On Friday morning, Nov. 10th
land was sighted and during the
last day of the voyage and the
sea was as calm as a mill pond.
All the men slept on the upper
decks and the last two nights
with life belts on and an armed
guard was mounted. It was
about 3 a,m. when the train
carrying the 161st arrived in
Shorncliffe. A __march of two
miles took the men out to Low-
er Dibgate Camp, when they
went under canvas. After an in-
spection parade ' on November
14th, by the officer command-
ing the brigade to which the
161st was attached, the men
were informed by their colonel
that the Battalion had passed
inspection very creditably and
that the Battalion would not be
broken up. •
Brief mention was made last
week of the death at the home
of his son in Toledo, Ohio, of
Mr. Richard Wright, on of Sea-
forth's oldest and best known
citizens. Although suffering
from heart trouble for some
months, he had been up and
about until Monday :when the
end came with startling sudden-
ess. He was born in St. Cath-
erines. In politics he was a
staunch Liberal and' in religion
a Presbyterian, being and old
and consistent member and
supporter of First Presbyterian
Church.
J. E. Van Egmond, son of
Mrs. C. R. Van Egmond, Eg-
mondville, has landed at St.
Johns, Newfoundland, ` and is
expected at his home at an
early date. A few months ago
he was wounded seriously and
has been convelesing in Eng-
land.
Mr. A. W., Stobie has resum-
ed his' station at the weigh
scales, having fully recovered
from his long illness.
The' pupils of the Seaforth
Public School have disposed of
$34.75 worth of Christmas Seals
for the benefit of the Muskoka
Sanatorium. Ninety-two pupils
received the premier buttons
for disposing of 25 cents worth
and Gray Parker received a
preniium pin for disposing of a
dollar's worth.
Mr. George Baird, Sr., Bruce -
had _ a `eatarack removed
from his eye last -week by Dr.
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many friends hope that his
sight may be .fully restore&
ready - for
Christmas Visits at
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Tuesday, Dec. 13th
1966
Time 5 to 9 p.m.
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