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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-02-01, Page 2UTIURBDAY. FEBRUARY 1, A940 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE "It All Depends 99 i Did You Know That EASTER AT EARLIEST DATE SINCE ZION '#■ O—O—o As this column is being written I have just learned how we are to help for the war. My morning pa­ per informs me that there will be an increase in the income tax of eighty cents per $100' of taxable income for people like me. That isn’t enough. I quite expected the tax would have been at least doub­ led. To pay ordinary income tax for two weeks each year I work for my country, Surely in war time it would be little enough to ask of a patriotic civilian that he work four weeks a year for his country — especially if his employer pays him for two oi* three weeks each year when he doesn’t work. Another term from the war bud- Rest makes rusty. A willing heart lightens work. Tea seldom spoils when water boils. is One hour’s sleep before midnight better than two after it. Both the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans have a Christmas A sign seen at Glenn, "The Town That Made Famous.” Another sign seen at Ohio: "Pressed Broilers, for $1.00.” Island. Michigan: Pancakes ■Cleveland, 3 and 4 And Earlier This Year Thjui It Will Be Until After the Year 2000 year since 1913 and earlier will be until after the year it may break another re­ get was a tax upon beer, wine and *------, Now, as to that, I •strong liquor. Now, as to that, I had already become a tax evader. In the last war - like many of my generation - much of the time the only alcohol available to me was "issue rum” and again like many of my generation, I felt I was a little young for that sort of stimulant. As' I grew older I found that alcohol in moderation seemed no more harmful than candy would be if taken to excess; but when it was announced that the Empire was at war with Germany we decided in our house to forego our modest con­ sumption of alcohol "for the dura- tin.” One of the reasons was that we feel that everyone, man, woman, or child, owes the country a fit body and a fit mind and that non-essen­ tials, especially those which tend to deplete stores of grain, sugar, and the other vital necessities can be eliminated as one contribution to the national -welfare. No doubt, when peace comes again, I shall take pleasure in a glass of something mildly alcoholic as o social occasion; but while the war lasts it will be a case of “make mine tea.” There has been a tax imposed up­ on tea, too, so I can make up for my tax evasion on the alcohol count by cheerfully paying even more on tea than I would in normal times. This tax, to any Imperialist, is one of the easiest to pay cheerfully for it seems to have been designed to help Empire trade. In the budget schedule tea is shown to be . taxable for war pur­ poses five to ten cents a pound ac­ cording to invoice price, and coffee, ten gents a pound. Of the two tax increases that on coffee is considerable higher be­ cause, where a high quality tea will make 2'00 cups per pound, cof­ fee of a similar grade will produce only 40 cups per pound. Thus, the per cup .tax on tea is one fifth the tax on coffee. How does this help Empire trade? Very simply. The tea consumed in theoBritish Empire is practically all of Empire production whereas most of the money spent for coffee goes outside. There is one feature of the War Budget that I would have arranged differently had I been Minister of Finance, this tax on cigarettes. I smoke cigarettes - although I may become a tax evader on that count and eschew them for the duration, too. 'Cigarettes, the schedule says, are to be taxed another dollar per thousand. Now cigarettes are sold in pack­ ages of 2.5 costing 25 cents, war tax per. package therefore amounting to two and a half cents per pack­ age. As a consumer I want to know what happens to the other half cent. To help finance Canada’s contribution to the cause of the Allies I stand perfectly ready to. pay three or five cents more for each 25 cigarettes I smoke but I am not prepared to pay three cents extra knowing that only two and a half cents go to the government. So, if I had been Minister of nance I would have made that $1.20 per thousand cigarettes better still, two dollars. It all depends on which side of the fence you live. Here I am, safely in a democracy, exercising my democractic right of criticising the representatives I elect to par­ liament. If I were on the other side of the fence I would probably be so glad to get tea, cigarettes and food that were not "ersatz” that I would never think of criticism - especial­ ly when ment in "It All ■Giant hailstones in India have killed more than 100’ persons during a single storm. The water spider has hindsight as well as foresight. Two of its eyes see everything in front while a third one looks rearward. Fi- tax or, criticism means imprison- a concentration camp. Depends.” The manufacturer had 20 em­ ployees in his plant, and as none were as energetic as the manufac­ turer thought they should be, he hit upon a plan which he believed would cure them of theii* lazy habits. "Men,” he said one morning, "I have a nice easy job for the laziest man in the plant. Will the laziest man step forward?” Instantly 19 of the men stepped forward. "Why With the facturedOi lily. don’t you step to the front rest?” inquired the manu- Of the remaining one. "too much trouble/’ came the re^ * Business where it is only where is sensitive. It goes invited but remains it is well treated. the dead capricious is always the full which happens on or next the 21st day of March” -— Every ship sails a mile a minute.- Answer: A nautical mile is the length of a minute. To live long, be healthy and fat­ drink like a dog and eat like a cat. S.-J. S. Roommate: “You look broken up. What’s the matter?” Student: "I wrote home money for a study lamp. "So?” "They sent me a lamp. Easter, dependent on lunar cap­ rices and falling on March 24, is ex­ tremely early this year, earlier than in any than it 2000. Then cord—but that’s a matter for the savants of the future. Easter, 1913 was March 23, one day ahead of this ’year’s in the calendar. That early date was before the Great War. The date for the commemoration of Christ’s rising from owes its mobility to the moon. Easter Sunday “the first Sunday after moon, after March 21 being in northern climes the first day of Spring. < In 1943, Easter reaches an all- time “late” for the century coming on April 25 more than a month later than 1940’s frigid date, and the latest possible day on which Easter Sunday can come. Three times in the century—in 1905, 1916 and 2,000—the feast coincides with the doubly English holiday of April 23, which is St. George’s Day and Shakespeare’s birthday, A Modem Hotel Convenient — Economical Bate Single Special Weekly and Monthly BatM Write for Folder. - ■ - HotelHotel lllairprhuj Kippen East W. I. The regular meeting of the Kip­ pen East Women’s Institute was held at the home of Mrs. Glen Mc­ Lean. The ladies enjoyed the nov­ elty of a sleigh ride, taking their lunch with them and spent the day sewing. They quilted a taffeta comforter, tickets for’which were sold at the euchre and dance held in the Kippen hall Tuesday evening. They also made a tufted bedspread which will be disposed of later and the following supplies were made ready to ship to headquarters at Toronto; 30 pairs of socks, 40 ab­ dominal bandages, 3 dozem triangu­ lar bandages, 3 suits pyjamas, 14 hospital shirts, 2 dozen pillow cases. The Institute asks for a donation of new clothing for children or adults to be sent to the Finnish people. They may be left at the home of Mrs. Jas. Smillie, London Rd., Mrs. G. McLean, Mrs. W. Doig, Kippen Road or your nearest W. .1, mem­ ber. 01 Spadina Ave. at College SL A. M. Powell President Inferiority complexes are usually not developed until after the so­ phomore year. $ ;|c The more civilized a man is, the fewer enemies he has. of kind and interested friends back home, who are following your every step of progress and 'achievement. May the best of health, real hap-* piness and true prosperity follow you always is the prayer of all of us. Sincerely youi* friends, The Congregation of Zion Church CHURCH AT BRUCEFIEIjD HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING famous sayings by Rosseau Tested Recipes That almost here and we feel the that is to be. You have up with us —’ you are a part as you have emerged from ‘Misses Marion and Muriel iStephen of Woodham spent the week-end with their cousin Hazel Hern. Mrs. Melville Hern returned to her home after visiting with her niece Mrs. Gordon Dundas. The Community Club which was postponed last week on account of the roads was held on Friday even­ ing. There was a large crowd and an enjoyable evening was spent by all. At the close of the meeting the Zion congregation presented to Miss Laurene Hern a silver tea service. As Laurene was not pres­ ent her father took her place. The following address was read by Mary Earl. Following is the address: For some time past you have been looking toward the day when you would be leaving us for a wider field of interest and action, day is break grown of us; childhood., through young girlhood and schooldays we have been proud of .you as a major product of our area. For some time you have taken a responsible place in our community’s life and work, not only in the Assoc­ iation of the girls’ organization and Sunday School but also as pianist in' the community’s church. These or­ ganizations will miss you your ma­ ture judgment and kindly compan­ ionship. The whole area will miss you. What our loss will be to the great advantage of the fraternity to which you have been and are' looking forward. Your home with its wholesome background, your out­ door life, your fellowships at school and the thorough training all will come to your advantage in your chosen profession, We look forward confidently to the months and years ahead of you and are sure you will fill them with brightness and out­ standing honours. As you go from us we hope it is not for keeps. Many times we anticipate having you with us and to be encouraged still farther by your winning smile and kindly good fellowship. As you take your leave from your old familiar home area your friends of childhood and neighbors, we would that you should know that we are not just trying to. say some­ thing nice. We would that you should ever know that our interests go with you into your new, broader and more responsible field. That this might be accomplished we are going to ask you to accept this little token of our esteem, interest and appreciation of your many services and kindness to us all. As-you see it and use it may it ever remind you Members and adherents of Bruce- field United Church held theii* an­ nual meeting with the minister, the Rev. Harold E. Wrght, B.A., filling- the position of chairman, and John B. Mustard acting as secretary. The meeting heard gratifying reports from all the church organizations. The membership list is approxi­ mately 25-0, and the total revenue from all sources for 1939 amounted to $4,437.14 of‘which $1,041.20 was contributed to missionary and maintenance and other philanthro­ pic church enterprises. It was with regret that the meeting accepted the resignation of the chairman of the board of managers, Thos. Chap­ man, who has faithfully served as a manager for 3'0 years, and to whom a vote of thanks was offer­ ed. Three new members were elected to the board of managers for a three-year term in the persons of John Hazelwood, Lindsay Eyre and { William Fotheringham. LATE MRS. SAMUEL McBRIDE The sudden passing of the life of Mrs. Samuel McBride, Stanley Town­ ship, town' line, just west of Hills- green was indeed a shock to the com­ munity, as Mrs. McBride had been up and around as usual till recently, when she became affected with a bad heart condition. Her maiden name was Josephine Willert and she was raised in the community and lived here all her life. Surviving besides the husband is a son, Llbyd McBride, of Windsor; a daughter Mrs. William Taylor, north of Zur­ ich; and an only sister, Mrs. Robert MeBride of the Goshen Line, Stan­ ley Township. The late Mrs. Mc­ Bride had reached the age of 6 4 years, 7 months and 22 days. The funeral, which was largely attended was held on Tuesday afternoon at 1.30 at the house, internment fol­ lowed to Bayfield cemetery. Rev. Mr. Peters, of Varna, Officiated. A mixed quartette, of Zurich, consist­ ing of Mrs. H. G. Hess, Pearl Gabel, Alfred Melick and J. E. Gascho with Mrs. W. D. Bryce presiding at the instrument and a solo’■by Mrs. Hess, were parts of the funeral ceremonies. We all sympathize with the bereave- ed, * —Zurich Herald no of "Man is born free, and everywhere he is in irons.” "The strongest is never* strong enough to be always the master, un­ less he transforms strength into right and obedience into duty,” "The right of conquest has foundation other than the right the strongest.” "Never exceed your rights/' and they will soon become unlimited.” “What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness?” “The happiest is he who suffers last; the most miserable is he who enjoys least. Ever more sorrow than joy,—this is the lot of all of us.” "Provided a man is not mad, he can be cured of every folly but van­ ity.” "People who know little are us­ ually great talkers while men who know much say little.” "Where is the man who owes noth­ ing to the land in which he lives? Whatever that land may be, he owes to it the most precious' thing pos­ sessed by man, the morality of his actions and the love of virtue.” FATHER Who stands foremost in life’s strain and strife, And wards off its worst knocks foi* you? Who sacrifices his own cherished dreams’ That you might to success win through? Father, with hail* fast graying; Father, with eyes grown dim; For your happiness and welfare, There’s nothing too great for him. Who shoulders life’s heaviest burd­ ens To spare you a cumbersome load? Who’s always ready and willing To lend a hand o’ex* life’s hard road, Father, with shoulders stooped low; To save you from disappointment There’s nowhere that Father won’t go. And what is a Father’s recompense Foi* all his worry and fears For you throughout those years? Oh, not disgrace and not sorrow Could you bring joy? c, 'Twill make all his ^striving, That pride in his AN OVEN DINNER When your bills’ are running high and time running short, why not have an oven dinner? It saves fuel by cooking the whole meal together at approximately the same temper­ ature and saves time by allowing the .cook to carry on with other duties white the meal is cooking. A baked fish loaf, baked potatoes and a'medely of vegetables in cas­ serole for the maiji course and, cottage pudding for dessert make a hearty dinner.One vegetable or several combin­ ed may be used in the scalloped dish. Dice or slice cooked vege­ tables. Place in greased casserole covering each layer of vegetables with white sauce. Sprinkle with, bread crumbs and bake in moderate oven until crumbs are brown. Here is the recipe for the fish loaf which can be served hot for dinner and cold for next day’s lunch. Baked Fish Loaf 2 cups flaked Canadian fish % cup dry bread crumbs 3 2 2 2 1 tblsps. finely chopped celery tblsps. chopped onion tblsps. melted butter tblsps. lemon juice egg slightly beaten cup of milk % teaspoon salt (Sprinkling of pepper ■Combine the first 6 ingredients; add milk and seasonings to the egg’ and combine with the other mix­ ture. Bake in buttered loaf pan , (3 inch, by 8 inch, is a good size) at 375 degrees F. for 45 minutes. Slice and serve hot with egg or tomato sauce or serve cold with tomato' sections. him honor and labor worth the girl and his boy. Farmer: “And how is the lawyer coming along?” Doctor: at death’s 'Farmer: at death’s "Poor fellow, he’s lying door.” "That’s grit for you — door 'and still lying.” Stubborn Cases of Constipation Those who keep a mass of impurity pent up in their bodies, day after day, instead of having it removed as nature intended, at least ■ once in every twenty-four hours, in­ variably suffer from constipation. The use of cheap, harsh purgatives will never get you any where as they only aggravate the trouble and in­ jure the delicate mucous lining of the bowels, and are very liable to cause piles. If constipated take Milbum’s. Laxa-Liver Pills and have a natural movement of the bowels. They do not gripe, weaken and sicken as many laxatives do. The T. Milburn Co., Ltd., Toronto, Ont, Lady’s or Gent’s Bulova Wrist Watch AND SIXTEEN PRIZES TO BE GIVEN AWAY to Subscribers of the Times-Advocate A Lady’s or Gent’s Bulova Wrist Watch Second Prize $5.00 These prizes will be given to subscribers of the Times-Advocate who pay their subscriptions before Februarv 17th. Four Coupons will be given for each year’s subscription, one coupon for each 50c paid. On February 17th a draw will be made and the holder of the first number drawn will be given the Grand Prize of a Bulova Wrist Watch. Second Prize $5.00. The next five will receive $2.00 each. The following ten will receive $1.00 each. 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