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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1942-12-17, Page 20 & Page 2 THE EXETER, TIME5-ADVOCATE, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 17th, 1942 Ttaes established 1873; Advocate established 1881 amalgamated November $04 PUBLISHED EACH THURSDAY MORNING AT EXETER, ONTARIO An Independent Newspaper devoted to the interests of the Village o£ Exeter and Surrounding District quered. There’s a way through and the farmers are determined to find that way. They are mak­ ing one adaptation after another and every day putting some new plan to the proof with, the re­ sult that hogs are on the way to market, the poul­ try are working overtime and the dairy herd is filling up the vats at the cream and cheese fac­ tory. Farmers are not strangers to stringencies and to pinching, cramping circumstances. The present situation only presents the farmer’s prob­ lem in a new form. Where the fathers won out, the sons have no intention of failing. Member of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers1 Association; Member of the Ontario-Quebec Division of the CWNA • AU Advertising Copy Must be in Our Hands Not Later Than Noon on Tuesdays SUBSCRIPTION $2.00 a year, in advance; three months RATE sl& months, $1,00 60c j, m. southcott PUBLISHER THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1942 This Christmas Christmas this year comes in a time of anx­ iety and strife. Business men find real merchan­ dising perplexing and difficult. Restriction after restriction is rightfully placed on trade. Every hearth has its chords stretching away to distant battlefields. Farmers and builders find it almost impossible to carry on their work without1 a stren­ uousness that robs it of its delight. Scores and scores of wearying problems are obvious in church, state and social life. True. Yet let us not forget that Mary had a sword pierce her own heart and that her Son in whose honour Christ­ mas Day is observed, carried a heavy cross throughout His life. Yet there ■was a joy before Him and because He was joyous we need not be anything less than joyous, a very different thing from being merry. sj; SR. ft Welcome Mr. Bracken Canada welcomes Mr. Bracken to public ser­ vice in the federal field. Mackenzie King has done the graceful thing in that regard. While we welcome this man who has done such fine work for his province we wonder a little that men should seek such work. In it there is little but toil and disappointment. There is no opportun­ ity therein for an honourable man to promote his private aims. He is robbed of home life. He can indulge no personal ambition. He can have few intimate friends. Even close associates must be left on one side. He is no longer a free man. but a servant. He must henceforth consider but one thing——his country’s welfare and what that wel­ fare is the public is not always keenly aware. At times, indeed, the true public man must stand up against public clamour and do the thing char­ acterized by insight and foresight. Such a stand is not easily taken and not easily held. In tak­ ing such a stand and in adhering to his principles the true public man is very likely to suffer de­ feat and be relegated to private life poorer than when he entered public life, often to spend, weary years unwept, unhonoured and unsung, Yet such men make a country great. Canada has had such public servants and this hour her earnest hope is that Mr. Bracken may take a high place among such, noble patriots. A National Loss Canada is much, the poorer because Mr. Meighen has retired from public life. Few men in any country have his mentality, cherish higher ideals of national life and conduct, few have his power of utterance and none excel him in debate. While others sang the cuckoo note of easy ap­ peasement or deluded and misled the land by say­ ing one thing and doing another, his utterance was forthright and fearless, But machine-gov­ erned, voting Canada would have none of him and so this statesman must retire to private life and the nation is deprived of his services in a critical hour when the best character, patriotism and devotion to public welfare are sorely needed. Surely there is some constituency that will in­ duce Arthur Meighen to take up again the duties he is so well fitted to discharge. Canada can­ not afford to lose him. . Sudden Destruction December 7, 1941 was a fine day in Pearl Harbour. On ship and on shore alike sailor and landsman were at ease, enjoying the lovely sun­ shine and dreaming of happy days that were yet to be. Then out of the blue sudden and appall­ ing destruction fell upon them. Easy-going sail­ ors were soon at the bottom of the sea and loung­ ing landsmen were torn to shreds by the Japan­ ese bombs. Early this month the Allies were sure that the Germans would soon be kicked out of North Africa. Another lightning flash of Brit­ ish and American prowess and the victory would, be theirs. Germany was done for, we thought in our forgetful way. Then came the bad news. The Allies had rushed in and on when they ■were not prepared. Then came the reverse and the stalemate and the imprisonment of our brave men in the German internment camps. Surely we have had enough of this sort of thing. It is dogged that does it. steady wins the day. ing the outcome of the battles before fought. | Early Christmas Mail a Patriotic Duty Acute Shortage of Space On AH-Tinie Trains and fillips to Meet Record, Slow and prepared and There is no ues in estimat- they are 15 YEARS AGO Miss .Robina Hnnkin, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hunk,in was badly burned about the face and' arms on Thursday when the gas which had collected in the 25 YEARS AGO • Keys—Tiplady—At Clinton, Dec­ ember 18, 1917, by Rev. H. Agnew, Miss Myi’tle C. H. Tiplady to ford Keys, of Stanley. Mrs. .Major Heaman and Postal service faces a supreme testing in Canada this Christmas. As the ’peak’ season draws nigh the mail volume, which is rapidly rising in every post office will reach flood proportions. This year the post of fice is preparing for the most hectic rush season in its entire history. It is laying its plans to prevent the flood of mail getting beyond control and the postal service being overwhelm­ ed, by letters, cards, parcels, papers and magazines pouring in at the last minute for local delivery. Canada’s Postmaster General, Hon William P. Mulock, K.C., M.P., ap­ peals to the public for their utmost cooperation in ‘Early Mailing,’ which he stated is an absolute necessity if delivery is to be made in time for Christmas. He urged every citizen to pay full heed to the post office’s cau­ tion that all mail for local delivery should be posted before December 20 —the earlier the better—and that proportionate allowance should be made for mailing addressed to out- of-town destinations. ‘Mail Early’ this Christmas is more than a slogan. It is an absolute necessity. The impact of war condi­ tions upon postal service has been terrific. The volume of mails, which last year reached all-time propor­ tions, still continues to increase and will surpass all previous records this Christmas. An indication of what can be expected when the local rush begins was given during the re­ cent despatch overseas of the Christ- mas mail to the Armed Services— when over four times greater volume was handled than during the same period in 194X. !A huge quantity of Christmas do­ mestic mail must be handled in a very limited pre-Christmas period and to complicate the task of the post office is the fact that this year more than before, at many places there is a shortage of skilled staff, due to enlistments. Manpower is scarce and even high school students will be employed to help during the rush period. Difficulties are increased also by lack of transportation facilities, as an acute shortage of space for mail exists on the railways as well as on ships, Everybody wants to get their gifts or greetings in time for Christ­ mas and by mailing early you can help your postal officials give you better mail service. Last year in many places the mail­ ing public failed to respond to pos­ tal appeals to mail in time and the result was that on the last Jay or two before Christmas, post offices were almost swamped in the last minute deluge of gifts and greetings. It was physically impossible, even with the added temporary help, to segregate, sort and deliver all mail by Christmas Day— many homes re­ ceived their Christmas Good Wishes on the 27th and 28 th December. Citizens are asked to cooperate in preventing a recurrence by mailing early—not later than December 20 th for local delivery. Clif- her Not By Schedule War goes its own terrible way, as Hitler has discovered. He was sure that ere now he would replenish his tanks and planes from Caucasian oil fields, if not from ‘the oil treasures of Persia. Instead, he seems to be a little farther than ever away from such advantages. There were a num­ ber of reasons that stood in the way of his co­ operation -with bloody Mars, in the form of Rus­ sian bayonets, valiant Russian hearts and strong Russian arms. He changed his mind again and resolved that lie would smash through Egypt. Again there -were reasons why he should not do .rso, this time these reasons took the form of Brit­ ish arms and airplanes. Just now lie is quite : sure that his best method of attack is through North Africa, but the.Yankees have not seen eye tto eye with him. He is thinking, too, that the main, assault upon Germany is to“ be by way of Italy. He is likely to find reasons indicating a ^contrary course, in the progress of the hated Rus- -slans who refuse to take it easy till spring comes. The Germans are finding out that “the fyest laid plans of both men and mice go oft aglee.” , # se We Wonder For the last few weeks China has largely faded, out of the news and folk wonder what she is doing. The answer is plain. She is on her job, Her sons and daughters are thinking and plodding right along. She is neither flustered nor hurried. She knows what she is after. If that object is attained in a day she is quietly but deeply pleased and takes up some other work and is at it diligently and patiently. If her end is de­ layed, she simply keeps right on, regardless of what the rest of the world thinks or says or does. China is about her business and the world will, nne day, see the results. ■# > sjf Hard Put To It Farmers are finding themselves sorely pmsri- because of the want of farm labour and of farm machinery. Yet they are not despairing. They sec that their equipment for their work is Inadequate, but they recall the experience of their grandfathers who faced up to conditions In this district with little besides their axes and their augurs. The veterans won out and won well. In­ vention was born of necessity. In the same spirit the farmers of these days are facing up to what is ahead of them. Ills that can’t be cured, they fell us with lifted chins, may be endured or con* ’e 4s «• 'c Inventing a Way Scarcity of farm labour has hit this ity very hard. Beyond admission of w$ hear no grumbling on the part qf the farmers. “We'll find out new ways of getting on with the work/’ we heard one veteran declare. And that is the way this war is to be won. # Sfc 5$S A Perplexing For a couple of soore of years we have heard a great deal about the care of health and the building up of rugged physical powers. Yet the last word is that there is an alarming number of young people who are below par in physical fitness, These youngsters, we are told, will not pass muster under the doctor’s keen vision. * * Note and Comment “Persevere, succeed/' recommends the Far­ mer’s Advocate. commun- the fact, * * « ft ft Has the cheapening of you on the way to riches ? * * * As Mr. Meighen retires of his party, he has his business, his books, his quiet thoughts and his honour. ❖ sj To have the real thing in an interesting situ­ ation, try a slippery road, a car with worn tires and a heavy fall of soft, sticky snow. . $ « « £ Bossy, Grumpy, Chucky and Company are the modern aristocrats. We simply cannot get away from the nabobs of one sort or another. * As tires wear thin and gasoline becomes scarce, and the good old cutter is taken from its resting place, madam understands why grandma wore long skirts and woollen stockings. * * * * Our latest information is that the buffalo are taking great care of their hides these days, Word has come to them that farmers ate sharpening their knives and fixing up bow and arrow, mean­ while looking earnestly in the buffalo’s direction. The sages among the herd have petitioned the government to give them rations and quarters somewhere near the Arctic Circle, » * * * We are going to have a royal time with those oranges. There is a scarcity of the crop, we are told, In addition to this there is or has been no setting of a price on this fruit where it is pro­ duced, Along with this goes scarcity of and dear­ ness of labour where the fruit is picked and pack­ ed. Yet we are to get the oranges at a lower price. And there you are and we’ll see what we’ll see. tea and coffee set * from the leadership ❖ ‘$ * * * Come to think of it, doing farm chores those wintry mornings is not quite as bad as fighting Germans in, around and before Stalingrad, Then what about taking the lookout from a nice warm iceberg in Greenland of Iceland, or soaking in well salted water on shipboard in the region of Newfouriland ? There are worse things than liv­ ing in this good country these stirring times, ° " ■ - f U/JW1 ***** ' furnace exploded as she opened the mother, Mrs. Skelton, assisted by a door. The large dome skating rink, which has been the pride of Exeter, on Wednesday night * collapsed under the heavy weight o*f snow up­ on it. It is a shapeless mass of iron and is a complete wreck. Miss Ella O. Morlock has been awarded the second Carter scholar­ ship of the county in connection with the Upper School examinations of last June. Mr.-and Mrs. Edwin Irwin, of Waterloo, left"' on Monday to spend the winter at Victoria,B. C. The* pupils of Miss Horton’s room have a Santa Claus fund and with the money bought,/ flour and milk tickets for a family in need. The contract for the dredging of the Aux Sauble River has been let to Broderick Brothers of Welland whose bid of $29,605 was consider­ ed most reasonable. Mr. and (Mrs Hillary Horton an­ nounce daughter, Alberta Harvey Messer, marriage to take end of December. An enthusiastic meeting of hockey fans was held at the Exeter Radio Shop with T. O, Southcott acting as chairman and W<. A. Pat-1_____ __ ___~ ________ rick as secretary. T. O. Southcott Germany spread from Strassburg, was elected president for the com-' ing year. the engagement of their Frances to James the the of Toronto, place quietly number of women of town, gave a Christmas tree entertainment Mrs. Heamans's home for the and children of the soldiers seas. Mr. R. G. Seldon returned on Thursday from Buffalo. Mr. Sel­ don was on the train that crashed into a freight at Stoney Creek and in which the engineer and fireman were both killed. Mr, Seldon was not injured but had his clothes torn and was considerably delayed in his trip. The thaw on Thursday reduced the depth neither the good. Mr. and family, of the home iKestle. Mr. and Marys, of their youngest daughter, Eliza- f beth Ojlive to Wilfred H. Doupe, of Kirkton. li- the at wives over- home of the snow so that wheeling or sleighing is Mrs. John Walper and Harrow, are visiting at of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Mrs. John Hodge, of St. announce the engagement FIRST CHRISTMAS TREE In Strassburg, Germany, in the. first Christmas tree appears in literature. It is thought that the custom of using Christmas trees in 1604 OAR LICENSES GO ON SALE JAN, 4 Must Be Obtained By -February 28, Says Highway Minister ■Ontario's 1943 motor vehicle censes will go on sale January 4 and must -be obtained by February 28. according to 'Hon. T. B. McQuesten, minister of highways. He explained that though the term of the 1942 license has been extended to February 28, as in other provinces. Ontario has found it im­ possible to accede to the requestion of the oil controllei’ to alter the term of vehicle permits to coincide with that of gasoline ration coupon books, which are now renewable un­ til March 31. Such a change would have a serious effect on the budget for the current fiscal year, he said. ‘We shall continue to cooperate with the oil controllei’/ the minister went on, ‘in the issuance of ration books next year through the offices of our agents. So that present ration books may be valid for use with new 1943" permits, the number of the 1'942 permit, which is now on the ration book, will be entered on the new 1943 permit. ‘It will be necessary that * until March 31 the 1943 permit be pre­ sented with the ration book when purchasing gasoline. Ration books for 194'3 will be available sometime in February.’ FREE TRANSPORTATION - Free transportation by bus or railway will be extended to pros­ pective army recruits who live some distance from a Canadian Army en­ listment depot, according to an an­ nouncement by Major George Tilly, District Recruiting Officer for Mili­ tary District No. 1. A ‘warrent for transport’ may be issued to the recruit after recruiting authorities have satisfied them­ selves, as far as possible, that the applicant is a suitable candidate. If the candidate is rejected and providing such rejection is due en­ tirely to the requirements of the service, such as medical defects, failure to pass required tests, or if the candidate is enlisted and posted to leave without pay, a transport warrant may be issued for the re­ turn journey. Such enlisted person­ nel, on leave without pay, may be furnished with an -additional war­ rant when required to report at the expiration of theii’ leave. A number of recruits are also brought .to their nearest recruiting centre .by mobile recruiting units which tour the countryside. When Queen Victoria married Prince Albert, he introduced the --------------------! Christmas tree custom into England. Accepted and rightly used, sor- j From the early emigrants of Ger- rows change their nature and become many was derived the custom of joy. ■ ’-----------------------------------the Christmas tree in America- 35 < g H Christmas |poem § 55 -by- ® 5$ OLIVE M. SKELTON Jt sfeems but a day since last Christmas-tide, Yet a year has flitted past; ■ Make merry with song and gladness, For the holidays do not last. I think of the good old times we spent, And the well-filled Christmas tree, I can hear the jingle of the bells That chimed so merrily. I think of the big plum puddings, And the apple and pumpkin pies, X remember so well those happy days, O yes! But the time it flies, It seems but a little while ago That we our stockings lmng, By the old-fashioned chimney, And waited for Santa to come. The toys were simple in those olden days, And the gifts were from* the heart, When we girls, old rag dolls were given, And the boys good jelly tarts. . Those days have past, nd mote to return, Yes, the years are flitting fast; Make merry with song and gladness, Bor the holidays do not last, As time speeds* on kind thoughts return Of our dear ones tried and true; I hope these thoughts be kept in mind, As I keep dear thoughts of you. LIGHTING RESTRICTIONS FOR CHRISTMAS TREES MODIFIED Christmas tree lighting restric­ tions have been lightened consid­ erably according to a letter just re­ ceived from the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario. ■ While previous instructions stated that Christmas, trees and decora­ tions could 'be lighted in -churches •and similar buildings only on Christmas Eve and Christmas night, the new regulations state that they may be lighted at any time from December 24 to January 1. ' The trees may be located in churches, Sunday .Schools, parish halls and other buildings in con­ nection with churches or religious organizations; also in connection with hospitals, halls under the aus­ pices of fraternal societies, service clubs, charitable institutions and other similar non-commercial or­ ganizations. No Christmas trees or Christmas decorations of any kind may1 be lighted except from December 24 to January 1, the order states. No out­ side lighting of Christmas trees or Christmas decorations will be per­ mitted. and no Christmas, trees or decorations may be lighted in connec­ tion with stores or other organizations. Christmas trees and: may be lighted during within the home, but not. on front lawns, verandahs or any place in connection with the home except inside-the house. MEN IN ARMY, NAVY AWAIT YULE SEASON For men in the army and navy the Christmas holidays are gala days. Army furlough privileges permit many men to visit theii* homes while active field, training is suspended. Railroads last year cut their rates, drastically for the men in uniforms, and it is expected the same Will hold true this Christmas season.- For those who remain in the camps special. Christmas, dinners, religious services and holiday: festi­ vities will be arranged. The same ar­ rangement will be made for men in the fleet, few of‘ whom will be able to spend the hplidays at home. The army has also arranged to in­ clude relatives and friends of the men in camp in as many activities as possible. A MjObXRN.... . mntr..»c WKU. COHDWCTKO . . . CONVRNIKNUY LOCATID HOTli •< . . Clows to Parliament Buildings, - Uniyerwty.of Toronto, Maple. Gardena, Fashionable Shoppingr District, Wholesale: ■> Houses, Theatres, Churches of Every Denomination, A, M. PowKit, President Special Weekly Monthly Ratoa Hatel- Wciv@r80y ffimetWA Avje. at Coi.i.eo» St. RATES SJNOLE,. . J145O to $54® ©OOTLE a commercial decorations this period Painful, Pus Filled Boils If you suffer from boils you know how sick and miserable they made you feel. Boils are an outward indication of impurities in the system, and just when youw think you are rid. of one another crops Up to take its place^and prolong your misery. All thdlancing and poulticing you can do may not Stop more coming. . ..... . To help overcome boils you should purify the blood, so why not give that old, reliable blood medicine, Burdock Blood Bitters, a chance to snow what it will do in helping you get rid of them? Thousands have used it for this purpose for the past 60 years. Why not you? The T« Milburn Co., Ihnitcch Toronto, Ont.