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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1947-06-05, Page 2Cxeter Oiies^Mbbocate established 1873; Advocate established 1881 amalgamated November ls24 PU1U4SHED EACH THURSDAY MORNING AT EXETER, ONTARIO An Independent Newspaper devoted to the interests the Village of Exeter and Surrounding District Member of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers’ Association; Member of the Ontario-Quebec Division of the CWNA ftii Advertising Copy Must be in Our Hands Not Later Than Noon on Tuesdays SUBSCRIPTION RATE $2.00 a year, in advance; six mouths. $1.00 three months 60c ff. M. SOUTHCOTT - - PUBLISHER THURSDAY, JUNE Sth, 1947 India People generally are unaware of what a peaceful India means to civilization. In addi­ tion to being the home of immense benefits to the. human spirit, India produces an immense quantity of manufactured articles given to the world bv no other land. She has a skill in handi­ crafts not excelled, if equalled by any other people. She has buildings that for exquisiteness and design of construction, are at once the wonder and the despair of all who study them. She has a climate and a soil that for variety and quality make her one of the possible gran­ aries of tlie world. She produces warriors of the highest type. Her people are peaceful and ■capable of immense effort. Britain's hope has been that under the Union Jack those hundreds •of millions of Hindoos would be able to bless the world with benefits that no other country can confer. Britain’s hope has been that these people would do their own thinking. She has tried to have them left alone. She tried to have them adjust their own disputes. Unfortunately for India and for the world the agitator and the would-be “uplifter” wormed their way into Hindoo society and had the people excited to putting off the old before they appreciated it and to taking on the new before they under­ stood it. The result was bewilderment amongst the people. Unfortunately, too, for both India and the world, outside nations criticized Brit­ ain’s administration before they knew what Britain was doing for India. Britain was doing more for India and carrying a heavier burden for India than any but a few choice British spirits understood. At last Britain, weakened financially by her struggles for the world’s freedom felt that she must lay down the white man's burden for India. The result is that there is division in the ranks of the Indian people. Meanwhile the Russian bear with fiery eye and loling tongue, and raised paw is waiting to .gather in India the prize that he has greedily nought for many a long day. ~ V? ~ The Passing of Mrs. Gardiner Western Ontario is the poorer because of the passing of Mrs. Gardiner. This fine country matron exemplified those, qualities which have become characteristic of the best life of rural Ontario. As mother and wife she carried es­ pecially heavy burdens in her younger days. Hard work and many a care were her portion. She was always the lady. Her religion was her outstanding characteristic. While she was in­ terested in every feature of community life and well informed on matters of national impor­ tance, she was above all else, a home woman. While she was honored by the recognition ofc those in the highest places in the governmental life of the Dominion she ever walked with the lowly. Her interest in moral and social reform was known throughout the province. She had thought out her own principles of religious life and morals. These she espoused as -opportunity presented itself whether in the social circles of the capital of the Dominion or in rural life of which she was always proud to be a part. She bad the gift of the wise and understanding heart, ■M 4A 4ft- '4^ Time to Review The consolidated school sections have now the benefit of a year’s experience. We should like to hear a report regarding the venture. We should like to know what parents think of it. Pains should be taken to get an expression of opinion of parents, the parties primarily and vitally interested. We should like a statement from the teachers and a forthright setting forth -of the impression the experiment has made upon the minds of the inspectors. It would be inter­ esting, too, to learn what the school boards Shank of the whole matter. In an affair dealing with the welfare of the youth of the province ■the. utmost attention is required. As Ontario youth are guided now so Ontario will be twen­ ty years hence. The boys and girls attending ®ur schools will be our farmers and profession­ al men before we know it. Meanwhile the shut­ tles are flying fast that are weaving the web of our country’s destiny. It is the bounden duty -of everyone to observe, closely the pattern that is being woven. u The Grand Little Country Doctor” The Dionne quintuplets have celebrated Another birthday and hale and hearty up and corners they are proving themselves. Comment­ ing on this fact a big city daily speaks of Dr. Dafoe who waited on the girl babies as a ■"grand little country doctor.” The tribute is jus’tly paid. Dr, Dafoe was a credit to his pro­ fession. Equal credit must be paid to the doc­ tors in the big centres who co-operated with iDr. Dafoe in preserving the lives of his little THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 5th, 1947 charges. What was done on this occasion is but an example of what is going on all over this Dominion. We know something of the country doctor’s life. We know something of his heart-breaking and back-breaking profes­ sional life. We have been with him as he took his way with horse and buggy through im- pvntrahle darkness and blinding storm to carry relief and comfort to families in direst dis­ tress. We have seen him, too, culling up his brother practitioner in the city asking for ad­ vice or medicine in behalf of his suffering pa­ tient. Finer co-operation there could not be. AVe have seen exemplified the almost uncanny skill of the country doctor as he practiced his craft and got results usually thought to be pos­ sible in the modernly equipped city hospital. We have heard the ’prominent city specialist say to his patient after a treatment was com­ pleted, ‘‘Now, go back to your local man—-he is as good as they come.” Of scores of family physicians in rural Canada it may be truly said, “He is a grand country doctor,” Two Sets of Stories ■Some news men tell us that Britain is in a bad way. In proof of their statement they point to her withdrawal from India and from Egypt They remind us how sorely stricken she has been by flood and tempest. They point to the austerity that marks the life of her people. “Merry England.” they tell us, “is a thing of the past.” “Britain has had her day,” they as’" sure us. On the other hand, we have men like Viscount Bennett who boldly state that every day is Britain’s day. Such men call upon us to act in the living present. Sir Stafford Cripps tells us that the present Austerity, the present practice of thrift and hard work, cannot but result in the development of a hardy accom­ plishing people who go on their own power, wearing the collar of no master. The future of such a people is unmistakable, they assure us. There are, too, skillful, informed financiers who remind us that while Britain is taking her journey through the. wilderness of toil and sweat that she is steadily adding to her stores of gold, the real standard of value in all the markets of the world. Moreover, she is building up gratifying supplies of dollars, the medium of exchange in certain markets. .So we have the two views given to us. The one view leads us to believe that Britain is shrinking, declining, judged by externals. The other view encourages us to think that Britain never was more virile or more determined to respond to the call of duty and of service to the race. iK- it Up and Doing “We’ll do something else.” So said a farm­ er to us when we mentioned that the farmers will not be able to get sown all their oats and barley. The farmers are turning to planting an abundance of turnips and mangles. They are getting ready to plant large quantities of corn. They are hopeful of abundant crops of hay. In some cases farmers are hopeful of a fair crop of oats and barley. A good yield of fall wheat is looked for. Pastures in some cases are stimulated by the use of mineral fertilizer. On other farms buckwheat and rye are being sown. In no case are the farmers lying down on the job. Farming is beset with difficulties this year. The yeomanry of this province have faced adverse conditions before this and have overcome them. “The worst turns the best for the brave.” v 44. 4~ The Right Note “Britain will be subservient to no nation; her one wish is to co-operate with all, nations.” This remark of Prime Minister Atlee will be memorable in British history. Since 1914 Brit- •ain has struggled heroically. In all the stories of recorded time nothing surpasses what she attempted and accomplished for liberty. All that she had she threw into the cause she es­ poused. Her wealth flowed out in a golden stream until it was exhausted, but the world was free. Britain apparently had lost all that can be measured in terms of material wealth, but she had not lost her soul. She had her quiet thoughts, her self-respect and her honor. Her head was battered and her pocket empty, but her spirit high. Pier day was in the twilight, but it is the twilight that precedes the dawn. Prime Minister Atlee was right. Britions will be sub­ servient to none. They desire to be brothers all with all nations. The blood of Milton and Shakespeare, of James Watt and of Stevenson riots in her sons. Her sons and daughters still plan and labor. The light that shone upon her during, and succeeding the Napoleonic wars is ■still her portion. When the story of these recent years is told men will applaud her won­ derful achievements. She is no pauper. More clearly than any other nation under the sun she sees the duty of these fateful hours. She is still achieving.*»With clear informed mind and strong hand she is up and doing and fulfilling the purpose for which earth’s noblest and brav­ est have given their reddest blood. These are the days of Britain’s glory. , * * * Farmers have a reputation for grumbling when everything runs along like a song. How­ ever that may be we notice that they settle down and make the best of the situation when something like misfortune confronts them. The severe winter depleted their mows and their feed bins to a disturbing degree. The cold, backward seeding season along with sodden fields has made the outlook for harvest un­ inviting. CrofSs have their time to grow. Yet the farmers witness the passing of this time with unshaken spirits. Farmers have a way of meas­ uring up to hard circumstances. They have learned to take the bitter with the sweet and to hope that better times arc just around the corner, Ayell done, farmers! IQ YEARS AGO Mr- J. J. Cox, of the Central Ho­ tel. has this week sold out to Mrs. Ann G. Harper, of London. Mr. Gordon Stonehouse, manager of the Exeter Branch of the Cana­ dian Canuers, has been transferred to Aylmer where he will take over the management of the Aylmer branch. Mr, John Bole, of Watford, is being transferred to Exeter. A Huron and Perth Juvenile League was formed at Hensail Fri­ day evening of last, week, Teams have entered from Seaforth, Hen­ sail, Zurich, Clinton and Exeter. Mr. L. O'Brien, of Zurich, is the secretary, Miss Margaret Taman has been successful in sei tiring her Bachelor of Arts at Western University. Miss Beattie has rented the store of Dr. John Ward and will move her beauty parlor from the barber shop of Mr. E. O. Harness to the new premises. Mr. Kenneth Hockey, who has been conducting the Supertest Gas Station, Main Street, has disposed of his business to Mr. Irwin G. Ford. Mr. Hockey has entered the employ of Mr. E. R. Hopper. The amusement tax was removed the last day of May. 15 YEARS AGO At a well attended convention of the Liberals in Ilensall on Wed­ nesday afternoon Mr. David Gold­ ing, of Seaforth, was nominated as the Liberal standard bearer in the next Provincial election. A small tornado struck the farm of William Sweitzer, reeve of Ste­ phen township, on Thursday after­ noon of last week. Four people caught by the storm took refuge in an implement shed and were fort­ unate to escape injury when the building was completely demolish­ ed. Rev. Albert E. Elliott, of Kin- tore, received a unanimous invita- tioxf from the official board of Main St. United Church to become their new pastor. At the conclusion of the lecture in James ’.St. Church on Monday evening members of the Young People met in the basement and presented the pastor, Rev. D. Mc- Tavish, who is leaving for Port Hope, with a Parker fountain pen desk set. The president, Mr. Gar­ net Hicks, made the presentation and Miss Celia Christie read an ad­ dress. The tulip display sponsored by the Exeter Horticultural Society was held in the window of Mr. G. A. Hawkins on Saturday when a number of fine specimens were shown. An enthusiastic baseball meet­ ing was held in the Central Hotel on Monday night with the result that a league was formed. It was decided to call it the Huron, Mid­ dlesex League comprising Crediton, Lucan, Centralia, Hensail and Ex­ eter, The following officers were elected: president, Thomas Willis, Centralia: vice-president, H. C. Rivers, Exeter; secretary-treasurer, Silas Reid. Exeter. 25 YEARS AGO The annual trap-shooting tour­ nament of the Hensall Gun Club was held May 24th under ideal weather conditions. Fred Kerr, of Crediton, won the silver trophy and high average. R. IF. Jordon, of Lon­ don, won second honors. There were ten events of 15 birds each. Following are the scores: R. Day 136; D. Jordon 139; Dr. Bice 133; T. Baker 116; F. Kerr 144; J. Pass- more 131; R. Bell 119; P. Pass- more 13 2. Hydro workmen have been busy at Crediton wiring up some of the houses preparatory for the coming of hydro. It is expected the lines will be completed about the end of August. The 24 th of May passed off quietly in Exeter. A number of the citizens spent the day in their gar­ dens, other at the bowling green, others fishing and several went to Grand Bend. Mr. Melville Gladman has taken a position with the Dominion Tire Company at Kitchener for the holi­ days. Messrs. Pryde and Wares have the contract for building several new cottages at Grand Bend. Mr. Edward Taylor, of the Mol- sons Bank at Centralia has been transferred to Ridgeway. Mr. Maurice Senior has taken a position with Pilon and Foote for the summer. Mr. Clyde I-Ieaman, of the Mol- sons Bank staff has been transfer­ red to the branch at Norwich. 50 YEARS AGO Mr. J. A. Gregory, who has so successfuly taught in S.S. No. 6, Usborne, has resigned his position for the purpose of starting another course of study. While playing lacrosse on Tues­ day evening, Russel, son of Wm. Southcott, received a blow on the head which inflicted a severe wound. George, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Zinger, met with a painful accident on Wednesday. He was playing around Mr, R. Lang’s implement warerooms 'When in some manner he fell of a piece of machinery in­ flicting a severe gash on his fore­ head which required several stit­ ches. Tlie Sunday School and Church Workers Association of the Dean­ ery of Huron opened the conven­ tion with service in Trivitt Mem- qrial Church on Wednesday morn­ ing of last week. An address of welcome was delivered by Rev. Bray. J. A. Rollins, M.D., and Mr. D. McGinnis, of Usborne, left Monday I morning to attend County Council I at Goderich, Stratford The MUTUAL IIFE IW Imn OF CANADA faffiHHHHH WINS AWARD 3 HEAD OFFICE WATERLOO, ONTARIO Low Cost Life Insurance Since 1869 The Head Office of The Mutual Life of Canada has announced that the Stratford Agency, of which Mr. C. W. Leach is Branch Manager, has won second place in the Company’s Agency Efficiency Competition for its outstanding work in' 1946. All branches of the Company in Canada and New­ foundland compete annually for the cup donated by the directors of The Mutual Life. The accomplishments of the Stratford Branch in 1946 brought the agency within two points of the winner, and a replica of the cup, shown above, is being presented to the Stratford Agency. Very high standards are set by the Company in the competition. Factors taken into consideration are: New insurance sold; increase in insurance in force; agency growth, and general efficiency. The achievement of the Stratford Agency reflects great credit on the Manager, the staff, and the Company's representatives in Stratford and at other points in the territory covered by the agency. The public recognition of the record, stability and service rendered by this Company, as evidenced by the outstanding progress of the Stratford Agency, is much appreciated. ' STRATFORD BRANCH OFFICE: Bank of Montreal Bldg. Branch Mgr., C. W. Leach; Branch Secretary, Mrs. M. Hartleib, Telephone 18. ' % W. T. Booth, C.L.U., Stratford ’ REPRESENTATIVES R. H. Martyn, Ripley I i T. A. Cameron, Lucknow S. C. Carter, Goderich Norman Allan S. Clegg, Gorrie Coghill, Stratford Finkheiner, Crediton Aaron Knochtel, Stratford George W. Lawson, Exeter H. C. Lawson, Clinton Miss Amy Macpherson, Stratford SHIPKA Mrs. Milton Ratz was hostess for the W.A. Thursday evening last with a good attendance. The presi­ dent presided. The meeting opened with a hymn and prayer. Mrs. Ross Love read the scripture lesson. Ar­ rangements were made for a social evening to ibe held Monday evening of this week. It was decided that $36.50 be donated to missions. The meeting closed with the Lord’s Prayer repeated in unison. Lunch was served by the hostess. Quite a number from here at­ tended the Jones-Ratz wedding on ‘Saturday last. Mrs. Stuart Sweitzer is visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Comfort, at Welland. Miss Audrey Finkheiner, of Lon­ don, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. I-I. Finkheiner. Mr, and Mrs. C. McPherson and Fred, of Parkhill, Were Sunday evening guests with Mr. and Mrs. Verne Sharpe. Mr, and Mrs. R. Humphreys, of London, spent the week-end with Mrs, Annie Humphreys and Paul. Miss Ma.ble ITarlton, R.N., re­ turned to London on Tuesday after caring for her mother the past few weeks, Editor (interviewing a visiting celebrity): "Do you believe in clubs for women?” “Well, er—yes," replied the dig­ nitary, "but only after kindness >lias failed/’ Alex J. 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