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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1937-03-04, Page 3THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE THURSDAY, MARCH 4th, 19817 W. C. T. U. Petitions March 2iul, 18*87 On Friday last, one of' the parties engaged in hauling brick for the new I. O. Q. F. Building brought a load of 2il00 brick from Crediton* to Exeter, a distance of 7 miles* wit'h a team of small horses. Mr, James Beer, the assessor for th© village, commenced work on Monday. Messrs. Rowe and Andrews have purchased the undertaking business of Mr. W. Andrew, Mr, A, Holland, who has been ill for some time is able to be around, again, iMr. John Keddiy, of Brandon, Man., is at present visiting friends In. town. John, looks as healthy and hearty as ever and attests that Manitoba is t'he healthiest clime in the world. At the present time there is not a building in Exeter vacant which might be used for a stope. Last Thursday the inhabitants of Sodom had the privilege of a rare treat in the form oif a lecture by that' now well known and popular -orator, Mr. Sanders, of Exeter North, the subject being “The Twelve Tribes.” On Saturday last while Mr. John Penhale, of Stephen, was felling ( trees he met* with an accident by falling upon one of the logs and in­ juring himself internally. The number of buildings' being erected in fexeter during the coming * season will far exceed that of last j year. i On Wednesday Mr. Chas. Hurst,) better known as “Shorty”, while going down cellar in Bissett Bros, hardware, fell down the stairs land­ ing on his head. He was not iously injured. Council Against Pool ser- 25 YEARS AGO March. 7th,1912 Mrs. D. Bra-und, of Ex- liave as their guest their EDITORIAL Mr. and eter North grandson, of Brantford. Mr. Robert Verity, o*f Toronto, underwent an operation in New Yoirlc last Saturday. Mr. Garfield Buchanan, son or Rev. D. M. Buchanan and was for­ merly of the Advocate staff, has launched himsel'f into* journalism, having purchased the Weyburn, Sask., Herald. Mr. and Mrs. Camm, who bought Mr. D. Mack’s house, are moving in this week from Usborne. Mr. John Spackman returned on Thursday from a visit in St. Thomas and Talbotville. Mrs. Nic’hols, who has been visit­ ing her brother, M*r, Fred Buxton, returned to her home in Bay City, Mich., Saturday. Mr. Herbert Collins, of the Can­ adian Soo, spent a few days visit­ ing his brother, Rev. D. W. Collins. Mrs. Chas. Lindenfiel'd and son Ned visited several days- with the former’s sister Mrs. J. J. Merner, at Zurich. Mr. W. H. Kestle, after spending the winter with relatives in this neighborhood -returns this week to his home in Lashburn, .Sask. IMrs. Clarence Smith and child ar­ rived here from Brantford on Wed­ nesday to* visit the former’s par­ ents Mr. and Mrs. John* 'Snell. Mr. Smith has gone into business in Sault Ste Marie. Mir. Fred E. Hector, who recently received the appointment of military instructor at Belleville, left last Friday to' commence hiis duties. Mr. Billy Russell and Mr. George Secord, of Brantford, are visiting friends in and around Exeter. Miss Katie Meakins, who been engaged in London, was pelled' to' return home last through illness. i has com- wee k 15 YEARS AGO March 2nd, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Andrews who have spent the winter with relatives here left Monday for their hiome at Pointex, Sask. Clarence Yager, of Dashwood, has installed a wireless 0'utlfit by which he can communicate with places as far off as Pittsburg. Word was received in town this • week of the death of Mr. A. Q. B*o- Jbier which took place in Buffalo*. 'Dr. and Mrs. R. O. Hodgson are visiting at the home of Mr. R. Skintier. The doctor has just re­ turned from an extended trip to England and* ’Austria where he was engaged in taking up post graduate work, 1922 The February meeting of the W- C. T. U. was held at the home of Mrs. W. C. Pearce. Opening with Binging “When I purvey the Wond­ rous Cross.” Several members of­ fered prayer and Mrs. W- F. Ab­ bott recited the 103rd Psalm from memory and gave some helpful com­ ments on it. Mrs, C. W. Christie was appointed recording secretary pro tem, as the regular secretary was unable to be present. The corresponding secretary read a let­ ter from the county president urg­ ing greater faithfulness in the work. Mrs, B. W» F. Beavers gave a short reading on “How the Bible speaks of alcoholic drink” and the roll call was answered by a Bible verse *on the same subject. There was a lengthy discussion re the opening of the pool room in Exeter. The plan of canvassing the town to get signa­ tures against it was discussed, but not acted* upon, as it was felt that the council were prepared to do all in their power to prevent the pool room operating. But it Was decid­ ed to* prepare a letter regarding this 1 and the following has been sent: To the municipal Council of Exeter Dear Sirs: We, the members of the Womens’ Christian Temperance Union, ap- I proach you regarding the opening [ of a public pool room in* our village. * We learn that Mr. N. Statton has applied for a license to* 'operate su'ch a place. In view of the following facts we* come confidently to you re­ questing that you do all in your power to prevent him getting such a license. 1. A few years ago when a pleb­ iscite was taken on this, the* pool room was turned down by a large majority, and* in consequence the council of that year, and of succeed­ ing j ears, refused to grant license. 2. Later, when someone opened up a pool room he wag warned that he must close it, and when he* re­ fused to do so, he was fined and the pool room closed. 3. -Our village has* in the last few months spent a large sum of money in the erection of a community building and we ‘believe that a pool room would' tend very much to les­ sen its value as a recreation centre in that many young men would be likely to frequent the pool room in­ stead of taking advantage of the priveleges of the community build­ ing. 4. pool It is first If that class of people gather there we do not* want the young men of Exeter to frequent it. Chief of Police Shannon, of Brantford said, “Pool rooms are the worst hell holes any town can posess.” 5. It is a well known fact that liquor is often sold illegally in those resorts. In fact some go as far as to say that it is always to be had there. 6. Another well known fact is that gambling is very often associat­ ed with playing pool. We therefore respectfully beg that you will do your utmost to keep a pool, room out of Exeter, and we ate sure that the large majority of our citizens* will back you up in your ef­ forts. Signed of 'behalf of the Exeter W. C. T. U. Bessie Hartnoil, President (Myrtle Cook, Secretary (M. Ella Walker, Treasurer The committee on the medal con­ test, Mrs, Christie and Mrs. Pearce, reported plans well under way and hoped it could be arranged for a date in March. A number of interesting clippings were read about the life and of Frances* Willard, February her birthday month. Two new hers were added to the roll. H. Anderson’s offer of her for the March meeting was gladly accepted. We respectfully sulbmit that a room is a curse to any town, there that the police always go when searching .for criminals. work being mem- Mrs. home SUING TOWN FOR DAMAGES , A writ has been issued by Mrs. A. W. Anderton, wife ofl the orga’n- dst oif St. George’s ohlurch, Goderich, .against the corporation of the town of Goderich, for $1,500 damages as the result of a fall on ah1 icy Side­ walk last '’November. Mrs. Ander­ ton fractured her ankle when she fell on North Street. And what roads we have had this winter! Farmers’ wives smile as they see those growing wood piles, *♦*.*#»•* ;Some people waste a lot of time waiting for the other fellow’s ■Come to think of make more progress. *>. F it, the wonder isn’t that some people do ***«•-*-« Seen Aberhart’s rabbit or more properly Afoerhart’s ‘“rarebit” on the menu of Alberta’s poll ci tai restaurants? Financial bubbles blown by strong-arm salesmen look pretty, but the banker keeps them on your side of the teller’s wicket. *>****<*'*» The man who spends a lot of time asking Providence for good l'Uiak would spend his time to better advantage in so living that h<3 wouldn’t need any. ♦ ♦ the ♦ ♦ • • » WONDER amount enterprises, the wonder is, not that they do of gray matter and labour someConsidering the people put into their not receive dividends, but that they are not bankrupt. YOU CAN’T ALWAYS TELL “Seriously” asks one of our pep journals after lecturing its readers about office manner’s, “Do you admire a man whose man­ ners* resemble a bear at the Riverdale Zoo? Or in contrast, Ed- fard VIII? (Written April 1936). But Edward did not hold down his* jo|b* for a year. Bruin is still going strpng. Edward’s on the pension list! Manners are very nice, but gray matter comes first and stays longest. Wellington was not much on gimcracks, but the did a neat job or two for his country. ******** parlour PERSONALITY We hear a great deal of talk about personality. ality1 that really counts, we are told. Let us see. critical surgical operation to- be performed. Do you seek for per­ sonality in .your surgeon? or do* you seek for surgical skill and the moral character that compels him to use his skill to good purpose? If you’re sure that he lacks these essentials you don’t want him. You want to 'buy a suit of clothes. Do you go* to the dealer with personality,or to the man who is trustworthy and* who delivers' the goods? We have known some of those people long on personality and cunning, but short on. the goods and character, but we did not know them long, for they did not last long. Character and brains have jn them good wearing qualities. Ask your banker folk you have knownabout this. Then take a good look and draw conclusions. * , * « ♦ * IN A BAD The Highlands of Scotland are over the ♦ * * WAY person- have a to be hard up. This For years- and years -—.—.—i--------- Add distinctions. A statesman appreciates the gravity of the situ­ ation; a politician, the gravy. Eggs • will not crack if they are dampened with cold water before being dropped into the boiling water. All - Out-of - Sorts! Nervous, Irritable, Peevish! This may bo duo to lack of proper rest, the worry Over business, the too free use of tea, coffee or tobacco, th© keeping Of late hours, the never onding drudgery of housework, but whatever the cause you have been putting too heavy strain on the nervous system. If you hro tired, listless, irritable, distressed, you Will find in Milburn’s H. &; N. Pills a remedy to make the weak nerves strong, the shaky nerves firm, & medicine that will help put you on your feet again, reported is bad news, though we are not surprised. Scotland, in her Highland regions, has been the land of tourists and sightseers. Inevitably there have sprung up large numibeirs of resorts of one kind and another for the entertainment of1 these wanderers. Far too many people have been tricked into this' en­ tertainment enterprise, only to find it full or rivalries and of cut­ throat competition. The result has* been severe financial, loss. While tourist trade leaves a great deal of money in the country, it has left many an entertainer lamenting his folly in leaving steady work for a mere seasonal occupation, On the other hand many fine concerns* are doing what they can* to relieve the unemploy­ ment situation in Scotland by beginning useful public works. Romance is all very well in its way, but there is little bread and butter in it. The mountain and flood are all very well for scenery, but only arable land will' grow wheat and potatoes. ******** THE SORE SPOT The St. Mary’s Jiournal-Argus lays its finger on the weakness of this1 Province, and one may say, *of every municipality in it when it says: “The Province has suffered from an attitude of self-sat­ isfaction in regard to our school system which has in* some respects allowed m's to lag badly in comparison -with other countries.” 1 That’s it! Not only in education but in church life, and in business* life generally, 'we are, cluttered up mentally and spiritually wit'h smugness.. We are no friends of the bear-with-a-sore-head sort of fellow. A mewing cat catches no mice. A braying mule does* little pulling. A bawling cow is not eating grass. We know all that. But this thing of our acting, as> if ourself and our wife and our son John and his wife were the only people possessed of character or brains is stupidity beyond all telling. We’re not of these who believe that the other* fellow’s lot is necessarily better than our own, biut we do. (believe that we can learn by looking over the fence and noting what is going on in his garden and learn­ ing a little every time we look, under the coat tail of each of us' high time to step lively. An ounce of 'business* dynamite would do us a lot of good. * * * ** * • ■ * PLEASE DON’T LOITER We’ve just come in from the hospital after visiting a little chap who got mixed up in a car accident. He and* his little chums were on their way home from School when they stopped on the road to settle some little problem or to indulge in some schoolboy fellowship. As far as* we can learn they were on a portion of the road where cars no not ordinarily drive. However, two cars were approaching the road intersection. Eacih driver was intent on giving the boys clearance, so intent that each driver failed to* note the other driver. The result was two badly broken cars and one little boy severely injured. Will all concerned: urge children, and everyone else to. keep moving 'while on the road? A loitering car obscures vision. If drivers, while on the road must talk, why should they not drive off the road altogether or drive into some one’s lane? Boys should observe the same precaution. If, only some of <us' were as anxious to improve our farms or our business as some of the dwellers in the flood-devastated areas are to get started again, 'what improvements this* Old Ontario would genuinely enjoy. We’re not hustling up the magnitude of our ad­ vantages. DIES IN SEAFORTH Frederick John Kerslake, of Sea­ forth, died suddenly following a stroke. He was born in 1873 in Columbus, onit. Im* 1898 he was married to Miss Janet Fell. They settled on. a farm in that retiring 19 years* later to and after three years moved forth. Besides his wife he vived by a daughter, Mrs. Ivan D. Hill, of Listowel, also two brothers W. E. Kerslake, Seaforth and Walk­ er Kerslake, Cromarty and two sis­ ters, Mrs. H. W. Colquhoun, Winni­ peg and.' Mrs. Montgomery Davis, of iSeaforth. MONEY GOING TO FINE CAUSE district Staffa, to Sca- is< sur- Patient: I cannot concentrate doctor. My train of thought keeps jumping the track. Doctor; *‘Ah, a nervous wreck!” Hensall Seed Show The Hensail Seed Show waB held in the Town Hall on Friday' after­ noon, and was a big success in every way. There was a splendid showing of grain, seeds and potatoes, some of the samples, especially the late oats and1 barley were extra good. The judging was done by Dr. Geo*. MoRastee, of the Ontario Agricul­ tural College, Guelph, and who gave good satisfaction. Mr. A. *M. Stew­ art, of Ailsa Craig, 'was here with a good exhibit of grain and seeds and secured a number of prizes. After the judging was over Dr. Campbell, president ofi the Association, took the chair and made a short address. He referred to the death of Profes­ sor Squirrel, who was killed last summer in an auto accident, who for many years was the judige and prin­ cipal speaker at the Hensall Seed Show. Professor Squirrel was very popular at this show and Dr. Camp­ bell extended the sympathy of the Association to the members of his family. Dr. McRastie, who succeed­ ed Prof. Squirrel at the Agricultur­ al College 'was then called on and spoke for over an hour to an ap­ preciative audience. He discussed the growing of grain, preparing the soil and preparing show purposes, the growers of Hensall district samples shown, eqiual, some of them better than the ones shoNvh' at the Royal Winter Fair. He showed that grain was being harvested in some part of the world every month* of the year. An immense amount of grain was mark­ eted to feed two billion people of the earth. China alone raised 900 Million bushels of wheat or more than three times the amount raised in the whole Dominion of Canada. The Ontario farmers’ market was a competitive *one*. He the price^ but could quality. The Doctor number of questions, faction of all and at the conclusion of his address Was> tendered a hearty vote of thanks on* motion of Mr. Owen Geiger. As a result of this show a large amount of seed grain and seed will be sold. There was a fair attendance, but not nearly as many as should of turned out to hear the splendid 'address of Dr. MCRastie. The r following are the prize winners: Fall Wheat—-Wm. R. Dougall, A. M. Stewart, H. Desjardine. .Spring Wheat—John Robertson, Hilton Tnuemner, Owen Geiger & Son. Early Oats**—-A. M. Stewart, JL Desjardine, John Robertson., Lome Chapman. Late oats—W, R. Dougall, Lome Chapman, jardine. Hulless Flopp, Bailey, H. Desjardine, H. Truemner, A. M. Stewart. Velvet Barley—'Owen Geiger & Son, Alex Buchanan. Field Pead—Alex Buchanan*, H. C. Wright, Field Beans—H„ Truemner, Robt. Thompson, W. R. Dougall. Yellow Eye Beans'—Alex Or erar. Timothy Seed—W. R. Dougall, H. Truemner, H. C. Wright. Red Clover Seed*—W. R. Dougall, Bert Klopp*, Wm, Kyle. Alfalfa Seed—-A. M. Stewart, Potatoes, Early Variety—(William Kyle. 'Potaoes, General Crop—W. R. Dougall, H. C. Wright, H. Truemner. Most Creditable Shewing of Grain and Seeds'—(W. R, Dougall. A. M. Stewart, H, Des- Oats—<H, C. Wright, Bert Six Rowed;— H. C, Wriglit the seed for He congratulated seed grain* in the on the splendid many of them the could not set improve the answered a to the satis- SPEND $200,000 ON BLUE WATER HIGHWAY Build New Bridge at Bayfield A despatch from Toronto Friday last says; “A $100,000 bridge at Bayfield will be constructed by the department of' highways this year and some 9 miles of retread pave­ ment 'will be laid on the Bl|ue Wat­ er Highway from Drysdale to* Port Blake, at an approximate cost of $100,000 making a total ofl $200,- 000 to be expended in that district this summer.” This information was given to a deputation of Goderich town* coun­ cil by R. M. Smith, deputy minis­ ter of highways. The deputation was in Toronto in connection with the Ontario Good Roads Association meeting and met Mr. Smith at the Parliament buildings. The deputation was* introduced by James Ballantyne (Life. Huron) and was more than pleased at the information they received. These improvements will give added im­ petus to tourist traffic on> this in­ creasingly popular highway, the de­ putation stated. It will give com­ plete surfacing of the highway from Goderich to* Bayfield, these two popular summer with a really good road. Retread pavement is of surface type foundation. linking resorts a light minus a concrete I FOR HEALTH [&T PLENTY OF BRING Canadian Fish and Shellfish more often to your table. Benefit by their richness in proteins, minerals, vitamins and iodine. Enjoy their delicate, easily digested and fine- tasting meat. And make a saving in your budget, too, for Canadian Fish Foods, through their great nourish­ ing qualities, give you full value for every cent spent. Serve Canadian Fish and Shellfish more often. Fresh water fish or sea­ food ... in fresh, frozen, canned, pickled, dried or smoked form . . * whatever way you prefer this deli­ cacy ... it is available in prime condition. DEPARTMENT of FISHERIES, OTTAWA That the work of crippled child­ ren by the Goderich Lion’s Club is very much worth-while is shown by the following financial statement is­ sued by F, E. Hibbert, president and A. H. Erskine, secretary. Receipts-—Balance in bank $98.- 37; proceeds carnival, $428.57; Boiurquo show, $2316.53; Rogers’ show, $118,02; donations and leg­ acy, $380.88, total, $1,2,62.3'7. .Expenditures — Hospitalization, braces, supports and eye-glasses, $1,170.97; balance in bank $91,40. Thirteen children. were treated in hospital; braces and supports wore 'Supplied to three children and four ehil'di’on were fitted with glasses. l'/i 2 1 4 % 1 2 2 Rerftove the skin and bones from the fish and cut into small pieces. Cook the fish, the diced potatoes and the carrots in the Water for 15 minutes, Ifry the salt pork until crisp, remove the pieces and cook the onion in the fat until tender. Add the flour, stir until well blended and gradually add the milk, stirring untfl the mixture is smooth and thick. Combine this mixture With the fish and vegetables, season to taste, with salt and pepper, sim­ mer for about 10 minutes, stir­ ring frequently and serve hot. This Appetising Recipe FISH CHOWDER Pounds of fresh fish (cod, haddock or othet fish) Cupfuls of diced potatoes Cupful of diced carrots Cupfuls of Water! Pound of salt pork, diced Medium Onion, chopped TrtblespoOnfuls of flour Cupfuls of milk Salt and pepper to taste Address Department of Fisheries, Ottawa Please send me your free 32-page booklet, “Any Day a Fish Day”, containing 100 delightful and econo­ mical Fish Recipes. Name, §|\ Write F6r FRE£ BookUt >Urv DAY 3k "FmW OMTT•4* JBL. JU wB JBL* UU «9BL» *JBL* fStSF JBLJRRU mBm