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Editorials
One 'of Our Great Ones
, This, we should bear in mind in
all ways as we conduct the daily af-
fairs of our community. The example
set for the young folk here cannot fail
tq have some effect upon them. Let
us work toward this end, that the effect
will be for the good,
Sir Ernest was a quiet man. Proud
of his Canadian heritage; still he was
not one to ask for praise in his lifetime,
He set up a legacy to provide for ann-
ual recognition of the best among stud-
ents at the collegiate here,
This will be a permanent reminder
to us of Sir 'Ernest Cooper and his
accomplishments. He was of our
greatest.
Our Best Wishes
This week the News-Record, car.
ries, with deep regret, the story Of the
passing at his home in England, •of one
of Clinton's most famous native sons,
Sir Ernest H. Cooper.
born in Clinton in 1877, educated
in the primary and secondary schools
here, Sir Ernest went on to serve his
adopted country, and the Common
wealth in peace and in war, to the
honour of his family and this com-
munity where he spent his formative
years,
Sir Ernest was not the only great
man to go from tiny Clinton into the
world and prove himself there. There
were others, and there will be more
in the 'future.
The Fish and Game Bantams are
still on their way, and those in the
know 'sportswise' are predicting they'll
go the distance. After all, they're yet
unbeaten!
But whether or not they manage to
actually bring home the Ontario crown
,--they're the best. B ant a m team
that the town has seen. They are
youngsters with the baseball team spir-
it, the training which Clinton's service-
club-sponsored teams have received,
and the ability to take direction cheer-
fully.
The best wishes of all of us go with
them.
More Expansion
ours appear to be good ones, and we're
looking forward to the day we can
announce them as definite.
In any case, we foresee more op-
portunities, more things to do, more
places to live in our town.
We are going to grow.
Editorial: An Informed .0pinion
Our town's going to grow.
Well, yes, we have said that before.
But we're not ashamed to repeat it, and
say it again and again.
Two rumours are flitting about the
streets, one about more housing and the
other one about More jobs. Both rum-
(This is the fifth in a series of edi-
torials explaining how a weekly news-
paper functions.)
An editorial is an . opinion. More
correctly, an editorial is, or should be,
an informed opinion on matters of pub-
lic interest.
The Clinton News-Record rarely
deals editorially with world subjects
except in their reaction upon this dist-
rict. This is not because we or our
readers are not interested in the Afri-
can situation, for example, but first. of
all because it is practically impossible
for us to be fully informed on these
world problems, and secondly, we 'deal
exclusively with local news. We lack
time for the research necessary for a
discussion of world problems and an
editorial not solidly based on informat-
ion is a mere street-corner guess.
It is easy to write editorials crit-
icizing policy or administration of pub-
lic officials and bodies. Much harder
is the task of putting forth construc-
tive ideas. We try to refrain from the
class of irresponsible critic, for no pub-
lic good is served by that kind of edit-
orial.
Our editorial columns are pledged
to the support of all policies and move-
ments which will advance the welfare of
the people of the district.
When a Father Prays
(From The Traveller)
Build me a son, Oh Lord, who will
be strong enough to know when he
is weak and brave enough to face him-
self when he is afraid. One who will
be proud and unbending in defeat, but
humble and gentle in victory.
A son whose wishbone will not be
where his backbone should be; a son
who will know, that to know himself, is
the foundation stone of true knowledge.
Rear him, I pray, not in the path of
ease and comfort, but under . the stress
and spur of difficultieS and challenges.
Here let him learn to stand up in the
storm; here let him learn comp ssion
for those who fall.
Build me a son whose heart will be
clean, whose goal will be , high, A son
who will master himself, before he
seeks to master other men. One who
will learn to laugh, but never forget
how to weep. One who will reach far
into the future, yet never the past.
And after all these are his, add I
pray, enough of a sense of humour so
that he may always be serious yet never
take himself too seriously; a touch of
humility, so that he may always re-
member the simplicity , of true great-
ness; the open mind of true wisdom;
the meekness of true strength.
Then, I, his father, will dare in the
sacred recesses of my own heart to
whisper: "I have not lived in vain."
Autumn On The Bayfield River
This tranquil view of the river at Bayfield still indicates a good deal of
activity among the fishing fleets. The river has proved a haven for small
craft this summer with some boats, normally docked at Goclerich, making use
of improved facilities, (News-Record Photo)
25 Years' Ago
CLINTON NEWS-RECORD
Thursday, September 30, 1937
MiSs L. Haddy, Toronto, is a
guest at the home of 'her bro-
ther, Mr. fend Mrs. Alex Haddas
Miss Isobel. Helnies has com-
ipleted her course as inurse-in-
training at Victoria Hospital,
London.
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Lawson
attended the fall fair at Sea-
forth.
Mr. Thomas Hawkins left this
morning for Toronto in order to
meet bids sister, Miss Frances
Hawkins, who is on furlouglh
from Japan.
Mr. Jelin Cuninghame left
last week for-Washington, D.C.,
where he has enrolled as a stu-
dent lin the Capital Radio En-
gineering Institute of that city.
• 10 Years Ago
CLINTON NEWS-RECORD
Thursday, October 2,' 1952
Mary Habkirk won the silver
tea service offered es top prize
at the second' hand sale held by
the Hospital Auxiliary, Over
$750 was raised.
Charles B. Middleton, prom-
inent fruit grower, passed away
on October 1 onn his way to
hospitals
CDCI track land field champ-
ions are: senior, Bob Fines, Jo-
anne Castle; intermediate, Law-
rence Jones, Joyce Hawkins;
juniors, Ken Porter, Nancy
Webster; juveniles', Ran McKay.
Fire whipped through Hensall
planing mill Saturday destroy-
ing 'the frame structure and
causing upwards of $70,000
damage.
The Rev, and' Mrs. H, J E.
Webb are leaving Hayfield.
Pilot Officer Gerald.A. Elliott
will receive his wings to-mor-
row at RCAF Station Centralia.
CULL OUT POOR SOWS
AFTER LITTER WEANED.
You Should cull out unprofit-
able sows immediately after
the pigs are weaned, advise
swine researchers with the On-
tario Department of Agricul-
ture. The sows which have just
weaned small' litters or poor
pigs can be picked out at this
time. Keep good mothers only.
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Clinton Community
Concert and
Marching Band
On the Road
From Our Early Files
UGAR and SPICE
(By W. B, T. +41441-,4Y)
(By J. Robert Huard)
Last Thursday, September
27, junior mentbese of the band
attended the opening of the
Bayfield Pall Fair. George
Wench, the inn...Steal director was
in complete charge of approxi-
mately 35 members who parati-
oipated. Once mere, D. J.
Cochrane, principal of crx:a
has to be thanked) for his co-
operation in letting the junior
members attend. The group
proceeded in private cars let
11,30 am. and were back in
'school by 2.30 p.m. They did
a very good job in Hayfield
and were highly praised by the
directors of the Fair.
That night, clirectont of the
CCC&MB mat at the Ontario
Street United Char& to eletit
new officers for the 1962-63
seasons. The aeleetien turned
out this Way; John Wise,
sicleat; Rev. Grant Mina, (trea-
surer, George Worich, (musing
THE CLINTON NEW ERA
Est. 1865
til 0' .0
ABC °
Jack Scott, assistant nmusical
director; W. R. Ifa11, librarian
and Waiting member; Hus
secretary, publicity and
drill master.
The Ways and means ecan-
mitten will be headed by 'the
president, John Wise who will
recruit members of the band
to 'help hini out, Quite a few
things whidh will be required
'111 the future were discussed
but no ,action had to be takeri
at this time. A Mistellarreons
cOrainittee of band rneinheat
Was also selected. Frank Van
Altena . and Dan Peterson will
head. this committee of 'seniors'
members.
A Sunday
was called far
lett Stinclaysafternoon fiat ow-
irrig to the 8antaiin ball ,gerne
(thrigrattinitieris. to the Cliatien
team,only .1244 musicians ap-
peated, They were ditinisted
)6$ it Was no U.* Praidtieing
with thiall tint. eat, ;seine,.
A few mote ,practices have been
called for this week and it is
hoped that more members will
show up: The band has to
do a lot of practicing to com-
pote with St. Marys on the
14th. St. Marys has a very
sharp hand and when cornered
usually conies out .on top.
On Tuesday night, after a
few phone calls from the dime,
tore to the members a ,very
good group attended the Week,.
ly practice, With the musical
part Well in hand and one dress
rehearsal next Monday, it is
hoped :the band will figure well
nett to St. Marys. A final re-
hearsal will probably be called
for September 13 to make -sure
that the band, program and
all ,arrangements are in, high
gear fer ,the colourful event
on Sunday, October 14.
, The reception at the Legion
Hall after the October 14 pro-
grain will be coiaVened by the
CCC&MB committee and par-
ents of band members, major-,
ettet sand ccaoat party. All
parents are asked to keep this
in mind and; they Will, be *Sailed
upon by the hand committee
to ,A.SSI-St lnr refrethatents and
entertainment ideas for the: get
together after the show.
Ijt is. hoped that as . many
-will attend this
eVent.itie ,attended the ball genie
lash - StindaY. It Will be Worth
seeing,
40 Years Ago
CLINTON NEWS-RECORD
Thursday, October 5, 1922
Results of both Varna and
Hayfield Fall Fairs are publish-
ed in this issue.
Bent Levis will use materials
from the cad bowling alley op-
posite the Princess Theatre in
the new house he is erecting
on Joseph Street.
'During the hospital drive last
week $3,600- was collected'.
G. B. Harris, superintendent
of Clinton Knitting Company
foe ten years will go to, Guelph
and the Lander hosiery people.
Clerk of Clinton Dan' Mc-.
Pherson reports sales 'of 42
marriage licences since last
October when town clerks were
appointed vendors,
Premier Drury was speaker
'at Wingham fair.
mia
Have you been fortunate for
a long while and escaped illness
or an operation which laid you
low? I hope you have. During
this past two weeks while hospi-
talized and recuperating at
home, I have been reminded
how dependent we are on one
another. While we are full of
the vim and vigour of good
health, and steady work, too
often we have the false idea
that we can do without help
from anyone, physical or even
in the form of advice.
Many people nowadays are
adopting an overbearing atti-
tude of self-sufficiency, due
primarily to placing too much
emphasis on the importance of
money and the idea that some
professions automatically place
their members a little above
the 'average man who perhaps
provides a "service" to earn
his living. Women with the
security of a comfortable home
and their husband's regular
well-tilled envelope' are sacri-
ficing much of their womanly
graciousness with this rudeness
of Independence.
Occasionally 'we all need to
be shaken up or wakened up
to the fact that we are depen-
dent on one another and none
of us Can afford to adopt this
manner towards anyone. A few
years ago people were able to
be quite independent, but as
our standards of living im-
prove, our dependency has in-
creased.
If the hydro service is inter-
rupted we all know what a
hassle is stirred up in the
household — we are depending
on the men trained in this work
to correct the trouble quickly
so that we can see, cook, keep
warm and in many cases have
water. A feW years ago this
wouldn't have worried us near-
ly so much because a candle or
lamp would have solved the
whole 'problem when we had
cook-stoves, coal furnaces, and
the "Arm-strong Pump" sup-
plied the water,
A few 'weeks from now we
will all be counting on the
snowplough crews to clear the
drifts so that we can drive our
cars on the streets and high-
ways. The talks of the horse
and buggy era didn't have to
give this a thought. The pro-
fessitmal classea are all expand-
ing their "services" So that we
find them indispensible. Per.
haps you have noticed lately
that practically everything re,
lated to property, business and
even death requires the set-
viceS of a lawyer, There used
JO be a Scareity of folks in this
trade, doubtless because there
Was little call far their Service
if one Stayed on the tight side
of the NW. Now they Seem to
be right, left and dentrel
done is the esidwife Who de.
40 Years Ago
CLINTON NEW ERA
Thursday, October '5, 1922
Mrs. Percy Ladd, Toronto, is
visiting in town.
Misa Emma Plurristeel under-
weat an operation for append-
icitis on Wednesday in London.
W. iR. Counter is taking in
the Sbncoe fair this week and
may call at Buffalo before re-
tinning
United States money was
discounted in Windsor banks
ani September 30 for the first
time since the American Civil
'War.
Con H. T. Rance as honorary
president and 3. E. •Dpherty las
President, are reviving the Clin-
ton Choral Society. Directed
by Prof. A. W, Andetrton they
still practice "The Messiah".
The cresting on 'the Town
)Haill, being unsafe, will be re-
moved for the 'time being, and
replaced if advisable.
livered the youngsters a few
generations ago; gone is •the
"patent-medicine man" who
sold his bottled elixirs to cure
every ailment from fallen arch-
es to dandruff (and it is a
good thing that these have
passed into oblivion). But our
doctors, highly specialized as
they are, need the assistance
of ordinary folks at times. I
witnessed a dramatic example
of this just last week.
In the hospital room with
me was a new Canadian. A
woman from Italy who now
makes Windsor, Ontario, her
home. She was hospitalized
with a very serious heart con-
dition, which would require ex-
tensive surgery. The way my
roommate spoke English amaz-
ed me, because I am sure I
could not have learned an equal
vocabulary of Italian words in
such a short time, but natural-
ly she could not understand
medical terms and explanations.
These are difficult for the aver-
age "layman" in his native
tongue.
One morning a handsome
young man came into the room.
His uniform denoted his trade;
he was a porter in the hospital.
When he greeted my roommate
"Ytalia" it was wonderful to
watch the obvious pleasure she
felt in hearing and speaking
her own language. After a few
minutes, a very well-known and
skilled heart surgeon joined
the two conversationalists. The
doctor addressed his words to
the young man who in turn
translated the information to
the patient, and then translat-
ed her replies and questions to
the doctor! Without the aid of
a porter, who was doing this
extra "service" there could have
been no communication between
the specialist and the patient.
I feel that there is a great
lesson to be learned from this
small epitode, •and hope you
will recall it and perhaps you
can be helpful to someone
when you lea.,st expect to be,
as . a friend of mine was who
recently was also a patient in
hospital, Sharing a room with
a POlish girl, who could not
read English. Each morning
the dietitian sends around.
"menu" for the meals to be
served the following day and
you may put a mark beside
each item you Would prefer to
eat. The little Polish patient
had a Very Meager Meal
brought to her arid my friend
said, "You Must put inark
beside everything yott wish to
eat,"
"Everything" intist have been
one Wdra the girl understo6c1,
for When the next meal tray
was Wanted: in, It twit aoaclecl—
Ae had put a. mark beside
everything on the menu!
Once in a while, I lose heart.
Most of the time, I roll with
the punches, smile wryly, admit
that Rome wasn't built in a
clay, and 'go right on trying to
instill in youngsters some know-
ledge of their native tongue.
But occasionally, I stride
from the classroom, go barrel-
ing into the men teacher's
washroom, fiercely suck on a
cigarette, and stare morosely
into the 'toilet bowl, wonder-
ing how I was ever finagled
into the 'teaching of English.
It's a crazy language. Oh,
I'll admit it's strong, virile,
coloful, flesible and often
beautiful, But it's also inconsis-
tent, irregular, insane and in-
timidating.
Compared to the soldierly
march, the regular formations
of Latin, English is a disorderly
stream, of refugees. Compared
to the lucidity, logic and pre-
cision of French, English is the
flight of a bat.
What other language, for
example, would have five dif-
f e r ent pronunciations for
"ough"? Count them. bough,
cough, dough, enough an d
through.
What other language would
pronounce read, said and led
exactly 'alike? Or would pro-
nounce two words of totally
different appearance, "you" and
"ewe"
'
identically? Or would
have four utterly useless and
unpronounced k's in such a
word as knickknack?
'However, that's enuff of that
slough. I'm too busy trying to
teach the language to have any
time for reforming it. I don't
really demand much, All I ask
is that kids in high school stop
saying things like, "I wooda if
I cooda"; eliminate the "this-
here" and the "thatstheres"
from their vocabulary; and re-
frain from writing things like,
"I seen in a book where theirs
no people on the moon, like."
In addition, I try, gently but
persistently, to lead them away
from such gruesome slips as,
"If babies Tiara like raw vege,
tables, they 4bP1,11.0 be hoile0,"
and that Old favorite, the -clatia,
ling participle, which calmly
states, "Sitting on the .Veranda,
4Q cows were seen,"
I don't blame the youngsters,
Many of them are exposed to
eparge vocabularies .and anyth-
ing,-goes :grammar not only at
home, but on television, and in
the movies they see and junk
they read. They can acarcelY
be expected to acquire impec,
cable spoken .and written plg,
list), in a -few hours at school
each week..
They try, though They try,
bless them. Their foreheads
kriot with strain as they tell
you that the three principal
parts of the verb "cling" are
cling, clang, clung, Their eyes
roll in their heads as they spell
with a dash and daring worthy
of more 'heroic feats. And every
year some kid tries tq throw
the tepcher by asking him to
spell ."enticliseatabl ishmentarian-
ism" and explain what it
means,
On second thought, English
is a fascinating language, with
a bold, vivid coloring _all its
own, and I reckon I'd rather
teach it than anything else.
Occasionally, one comes across
a student with those rare twin
gifts—an ear for language and
a joy in the manipulation of
Words. When that happens, 'it
makes up for, a host of head-
aches.
And where else could one,
come across such delightfUl
miscues as that of the boy who
wrote, "They came withing a
hare's breath of success ?"
And where else could you
find a language that could con-
ceivably spell "fish" as "photi?"
Just pronounce it: ph as in ,phy-
sips, o as in women, and ti as
in nation. Fish.
It's a grand old tongue,
and I think that if I just put
my shoulder to wheel, carry
the ball with my nose to the
grindstone, and hit the odd
I home run, should be able to
go down with my flags flying.
director and propertY meniber; thing everybody has ,to
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