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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1962-12-27, Page 2Since 1860, Serving the Community First Published at SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, every Thursday morning by McLEAN BROS., Publishers ANDREW Y. McLEAN, Editor Member Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association Ontario Weekly Newspapers Association Audit Bureau of Circulations Subscription Rates: `►., Canada (in advance) $2.50 a Year o Outside Canada (in advance) $4.00 a Year SINGLE COPIES — 10 CENTS EACH Authorized as Second' Class Mail,' Post Omce`Department, Ottawa A NLP SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, DECEMBER 27, 1962 Suggest Way Towards Life of Crime There have been thousands of words written, setting.out the correct way in which to raise children. Since every kid that arrives on this earthly scene poses a new problem not covered in the books, the subject has limitless possi- bilities. It is likely to. form the basis for many thousand more words of ad- vice in years to come. All these words of instruction, of course, deal with ways of converting an ordinary child into a good citizen. It has remained for Deputy Commis- sioner George B. McClellan, of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, to in- troduce a new angle and set out rules of child care, guaranteed to produce a first-rate criminal. Speaking before the Empire Club in Toronto recently, Deputy Commission- er McClellan spelled out these proce- dures: Have no rules in the home for child behaviour or obedience. This will insure that the child has no clear concept of right or wrong: If you have any rules, ignore them a .o. when you are in a good humour and knock the kids silly when you are out of sorts. This will confuse' them and eventually they will resent all discip- line. Air domestic disputes in front of the children, preferably with a little name- calling. This will insure a lack of re- spect for parents. Never give, a child regular chores or duties. This will convince him that you and the world owe him a living without effort on his part. If he is disciplined at school, always tear a strip off the teacher in front \of the child. This will create a fine con- tempt for authority at any level. If he has trouble with the police, bawl out the officer and be sure to refer to dumb cops. This will earn him his diploma in contempt for authority. When driving with the family, ex- ceed the speed limit but slow down on sighting a police car and speed up when it is out of view. This will demonstrate that the law is to be observed only if there is danger of being caught. If you are speeding and arestopped by the police, always deny it belliger- ently.The child will then know that to cheat and lie is acceptable conduct. If you chisel a few dollars on your income tax, boast of it to the children. This will teach them that stealing is all right if you can get away with it. Never check up on with whom or where youngsters are in the evening, or what time they get home. This is al- most sure to help them get into trouble. Deputy Commissioner McClellan ap- pended these statistics: in a recent year in Canada 35,000 young people from 16 to 24 years appeared in the courts, and more than half were charged with of- fences against the Criminal Code; 14,- 000 yo>dngsters from seven to 15 years were in the courts, and four out of five were, charged• with criminal offences. Thoughts for parents about to begin a New Year are contained in his con- cluding comments. "I think the trouble begins in the home," he went on, "and, ultimately it will have to be corrected in the home. The police, the courts, the overworked rehabilitation organizations, the boys' and girls' clubs, useful though they are, can never substitute for the home, and the school and the church—and particu- larly for the home." A MACDUFF OTTAWA REPORT IMPETUS FROM QUEBEC OTTAWA -- The bicultural character of the Canadian Con- federation has been both the strength and weakness _of the Canadian nation. Governments have foundered and splintered when the -deli- cate links binding English and Frehch speaking Canadians to- gether have been too severely strained. The strains at the moment are increasingly heavy, in one of those periodic surges of na- • tional feeling. They have already effective- ly split the Conservative Gov- ernment of Prime Minister Dief- enbaker, It remains to be seen whether or not the split wid- ens, whether_ or not the Gov- ernment's decisions on bilin- gualism and biculturalism con- tribute in time to its demise. The situation now is that the Quebec ministers, in consort - • with many individuals of no particular party faith, are urg- ing establishment of an inquiry or a Royal Comrhission into bilingualism, biculturalism, in short an examination of all those things which make an English speaking and a French speaking person a Canadian. Mr. Diefenbaker is resisting these ilrgent propositions, ap- parently because he believes such a move would be resented in the West, where his support is strongest. This is a characteristic re- action of the Prime Minister, but it is one which in this mat- ter may only lead to trouble for him and his Government. It is perhaps to be expected that a Prime Minister from the West would have an imperfect understanding of the import- ance of what has been called "the quiet revolution" in Que- . bee. Though closer to the reality of bicultural Canada than many Westerners or Maritimes, Mr. Diefenbaker appears to share the views of many of them 'that Quebec is an isolated and in- scrutable part of Canada and that the thing to do is to give them their language, their re- • ligion, their bilingual cheques and Iet them stay safely within their own provincial boundar- ies. It can be argued that the Prime Minister has every rea- son to favor those who support• ed him over those who rebuff- . ed hint in the June election. ' But. as Prime Mit'tister, es- . pecial1 of to minority Govern- ! tent,; tie- must, be, eone,erilgd With atl a roots, of- tt Von - federation, with the cultures and languages and temperaments that first gave Canada life. It ois here that the Prime Minister appears to have falter- ed, and he may turn out to be the loser. . Mr. Diefenbaker has already lost the principal initiative to the Liberals in this field. The Liberals have sensed the re- birth, the expanding Canadian - ism in Quebec, and have moved to meet it. - In an important and sensitive speech in the House of Com- mons Liberal Leader Pearson urged a joint inquiry, by the Federal and Provincial ,Govern- ment's; into all aspects of the bicultural character of Cana- dian Confederaticn. This speech, as much for its understanding of the French position as for its positive pro- posals, landed like a bomb in Quebec, Whether it will re- gain for the Liberals much of the prestige they lost to Social Credit in the last election is only a subsidiary question, but it is significant that Quebec Premier Lesage announced im- mediately the willingness of his promise to co-operate. The fact is that Mr. Pearson, who was certainly subject to the same kind of advice as the Prime Minister about possible adverse reactions in other parts of Canada, took the other course. It is this fact which French Canadians feel marks Pearson out from all previous English speaking party leaders in Canada. It is Pearson's view that the French -English base of Confed- eration is of prime importance so that threats to that base must be challenged and defeat- ed, even at the risk of unpopu- larity elsewhere. While some Canadians far - removed' front the currents of a bicultural Canada may still ask "what's all the fuss?" the faet is that one partner in the original Confederation is in a state of ferment which is bound to .havle its effect on all Can- ada? The manifestations of this ferment have been there for all to see: the outburst of sep- aratist sentiment, an extreme expression of every French• Canadian's desire for an equal place, in the nation; the uneaf- pected electoral dissatisfaction which led to the election of 26 Social Credit members in. Que• bee; and most lately., the riots titld dgmopstrations . protesting the ;etnploymett't polteies of, Don- a% qn- a ` Gordon aid his Canadian National Railways. In many respects, this new nationalism in •Quebec differs fundamentally from previous expressions. Looking back •ov- er the story of ' relations be- tween the two major national groups, the execution of Louis Riel, the Manitoba school ques- tion, and the conscription issue of World War I have been the most decisive influence in bicul- tural development. These influences all tended to isolate Quebec, and the impetus came in each case from outside of Quebec. Now the impetus is coming from Quebec.. The old myth of a priest -ridden province and a hierarchical educational system has long since disappeared ex- cept in the minds of illinform- ed 'English-speaking Canadians. Today's French-Canadian asks simply,,one thing: a position of equality in the Canadian na• tion which he feels was guar- anteed .to him at Confederation in 1867. This achievement demands a lot from the rest of Canada. First of all, it demands recog- nition that it is a legitimate objective; to make the French- Canadian feel at home in all other parts of Canada, 'to make the English -Canadian feel at home in Quebec. This could be a worthwhile Centennial objec- tive to be pursued by every Canadian: New Year's Eve is the only occasion during the year when the devil makes a determined effort to take over in Canada. The rest of the year we're too busy scrambling for money, or too scared of the consequences of sin, to be anything but a fairly sedate lot. But on the last evening of the year, hair is let down, in- hibitions are let out, and the gong is kicked around with abandon and that notional sym- bol of our footwear, the snow - boot. * *- * Old Nick chooses his time with care. His opposite num- ber, St. Nick, has just given us his annual going -Over. We are left with a pile of bills, a moulting Christmas tree, a gastric condition, and a vague horror of what lies ahead— three bleak, unbroken months at the mercy of Canadian win- ter. We are ripe for Auld Cloutie's machinations. H e could scarcely miss. But even so, he selects his victims with the hand of an artist. He doesn't bother with the regular boozers, the hard- ened party types. He already has them capering down the beckoning primrose path. He's not going to waste time enlist- ing them. They've already sign- ed up. * * * No, it's the good ones he goes after on New Year's Eve. And he doesn't mind paying overtime to his minions, if they can guarantee him a lot of broken promises, and a rea- sonable smattering of broken homes, broken careers and brok- en noses. - As a result, we have shoul- ders removed from wheels, which immediately. leap out of ruts and careen into wild, un - trodden ground. We have nos- es lifted from grindstones and plunged into beakers. We have pillars of the community step- ping out from under and let- ting the darn thing sag fora night. • * * Oh,,so you think this is a little fanciful, do you now? You don't believe that Old Nick really has anything to do with it? You think it's just a lotta swell people havana lotta fun, do you? What about last New Year's Eve, Dad? Maybe you've for- gotten, and I don't blame you. Maybe it was somebody else who told the host's wife that she'd be a pretty nice little woman if only she could ever learn to shut that- -big, flapping mouth of hers. * * * Perhaps that was. your twin brother who broke his shoulder jumping off the mantel to show them how you used to land when you were in the paratroops. Maybe it wasn't you at all who got a good whack in the face from his wife for hanging a big N.Y.E. kiss on that recently divorced sister of the undertaker. Now, just a minute, Mother. Don't you run away. How is the back these days? Slipped disc back in place? Been a long haul, hasn't it? But we did warn you, at last N.Y.E.'s par- ty, that The Twist was just as strenuous as The Charleston. And we didn't like to -point out that you were 30 years older. * * * Where's Granny sliding away to? Never mind, Gran. You looked, great in that lampshade last N.Y.E. I'm glad, though, that you've deckled to stay home -and Auld Lang Syne it with the grandchildren this year. I think. Let's face it, chaps. Hog- manay and Lang May Your Lum Reek and all that but we're not quite the wild kids we once were. We've got chiI- dren of our own, dammit, and we've got to stay home New SUGAR and SPICE By Bill Smiley • Year's Eve, if only to make sure they stay home. * * We've got to recognize that the Bacchanalian orgy is not for us solid citizens. We've got to retain our sense of responsi- bility. We've got to set an ex- ample, raise the standards, hold the line again barbarism and hellery. We've got to stand firm in the quicksand. What's that, Nick? You are? There will? Everybody's go- ing? All night? Just like old times? * * Absolutely not. Ridiculour. Out of the question. What do you think we are, a couple of crazy kids? We're too old. The school 'board might object. We owe it to the children. No, there's no possibility that we'll change our minds. Uh, . . . what time did you say it starts, Nick? By REV. ROBERT H. HARPER THE BIBLE TODAY The most Reverend F. D. Cog- gan, recently elevated to the Archbishopric of York, is the President of the United Bible Societies which is the co-oper- ating organization for 23 Bible Societies throughout the world; the Canadian Bible Society be- ing the third largest member. Archbishop Coggan in answer to a message of congratulation on his elevation to the See of York said in a handwritten note that he hoped his new func- tion may in some way be of use to the whole cause of the )3ib1e Societies "which is so dear to us, My interest will deepen rather than lessen, even if my time is less available." Dr. Coggan was for nine years a .theological professor on the staff of Wycliffe College, Toron- to. Rev. Dr. F. Birkeli, a vice- president of the United Bible Societies,- has been appointed Bishop of Stavenger. He was previously director of the Nor- wegian Missionary Society and at one time was secretary for missionary studies in the Luth- eran World Federation. Suggested Bible Readings Sunday—Mark 12:28-44 Monday—Mark 13:1-37 Tuesday—Mark 14:1-25 Wednesday—Mark 14.26-52 • Thursday—Luke 9:23-37, 13: 22.30 Friday—Ephesians 4:17-42 Saturday—II Peter 1:1-20 A SMILE OR TWO Supermarket A place where you travel farther than your money. Mechanic: "I see the trou- ble with your car, ma'm. Your ignition's got a short-circuit." Motorist: "Well, pleas e, lengthen it." Summoned to the business of fice, the salesman was told: "This expense account amazes us. How do you manage to spend $14 a day for food?" "I manage by skipping break- fast," he replied. "Albert, run to the door and tell Mrs. Jones I am out." "Bello, Mrs. Jones, Mom's out." "Is'nt that too Abad? I just came over to borrow a' few eggs." Albert, shouting up t h e stairs "Mom, do you mean that you're out of eggs?" 1-1A IGINcI bl+I IN TIIE YEARS AGONE Interesting items gleaned from The Expositor of 25, 50 and 75 years ago. From The Huron Expositor December 24, 1937 Mr. and Mrs., Sydney Jacobs, well known Seaforth residents, will belebrate their 65th @red - ding anniversary on Christmas Day. The people of the village of Walton were glad to see the county snowplow come through Sunday, after being snowed in for about a week. Mr. Fred Cutting, who has been CNR section foreman here for a couple of years, has been transferred to Palmerston. Bishop Seager on Monday an- nounced the appointment of Rev. Dr. R. P. V. Hurford to the parish of St. Thomas' Church, Seaforth. * * * From The Huron Expositor December 27, 1912 The handsome and commod- ious new Presbyterian Church, Walton, was formally opened on Sabbath last. Last week Mr. T. N. Forsyth, of near Kippen, disposed of a six months old filly to Mr. An- drew Bell, of Tuckersmith, the consideration being $200. This colt is registered and was sir- ed by King Thomas, Mr. T. J. Berry's great stock horse, from Mr. Forsyth's imported mare, and is a colt of exceptional promise. The members of the Seaforth Ladies' Aid of First Presbyter- ian Church at their last meet. ing presented their president, Mrs. S. Dickson, with a hand- some easy chair. * * From The Huron Expositor December 30, 1887 The first blizzard of the sea- son opened on Wednesday and r4... '4... k„ .. ,F. i4... is expected to close today. Mr. William Cooper, of the Mill Road, was slightly injured by being thrown from a sleigh on which he was riding. Mr. George Anderson has sold the store and dwelling house in Varna to Mr. John Beatty, teacher. Monday last, Christmas Day, was as pleasant as could be de- sired. The day was fine and sleighing goad, and every per- son seemed to enjoy it. me24 weehe. "He was perfectly all right until you put up that -silly sign!" ,�; UM* MINUTE! � ,fi3C '4 e4 i t•,'Q%V �10Li '''kv+2S, We want .to take this opportunity to thank you for your loyal patronage -- and to wish you and yours a most h HAPPY NEW YEAR! SEASON'S GREETINGS from The Publishers and Staff of ANDREW,Y. McLEAN JOHN MALONEY LEO HAGAN R. JAMES WALLACE ROSS'ALEXANDER THOMAS. HALEY -- MRS. LESLIE 'PRYCE GWEN STOREY JOAN ROBERTON ARLENE WILLIAMSON KIM McLEAN r 'Pr?: r'