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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1948-08-05, Page 2Page 2,THE TIME5-ADV0CATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST S, 1948 ®be Cxeter ^Ibbocate Times Established 1873 Amalgamated November IOJ34 Advocate Established 1881 Published Each Thursday Morning at Exeter, Ontario An Independent Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of the Village of Exeter and District Authorised as Second Class Mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa Member of the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association Member of the Ontario-Quebec Division of the CWNA Member of the Audit Bureau of Circulation Paid-in-Advance Circulation as of September 30th, 1947 * 2,214 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Canada, in advance, $2.50 a year United States, m advance, $3.00 Single Copies 6 Cents Each J. Melvin Southcott - Publisher? Robert Southcott ~~ THURSDAY MORNING, AUG. S, 1948 Justus, in The Minneapolis Star, It.-"A.- hiff-’I** Newfoundland As the negotiations for the union of Canada and Newfoundland proceeded, Jack Canuck looked out over the stormy waters of the St, Lawrence with the invitation to her people “Come one, come all, come with good will or not at all”, as his controlling sentiment. Well did Jack know that New­ foundland had much to bring into the pro­ posed union. For one thing, the island was rich in the sturdiness and vigour of her people.. Never had they failed to make their full contribution to the British Com­ monwealth of Nations at any time but es­ pecially when soldiers and sailors were of supreme importance. But the island is not all of Newfoundland, Labrador is hers and in Labrador are to be found material pos­ sessions of incalculable value. She has an abundance of the best iron ore t<&, be found anywhere. She lias water powers of ■ enormous value, waiting only to be turned into power that will aid every manufactur­ er who can lay his hand thereupon. There is no good business or manufacturing rea­ son why Ibis wealth should not soon domi­ nate the markets of the world, This is easily seen when those who should know' tell u.s that the sources of supply of ore in other parts of the world are showing signs of exhaustion. Hard by Labrador are all the resources of maritime coal. Further, the sea is at hand and waterways to the sea are al Labrador’s door. Every day we hear of some essential mineral products being discovered. There is in abundance. Canadians will be nothing short of fools if this immeasurable wealth is not utilized. But material wealth is not all that is required. The people of New­ foundland and Labrador must have the skill and the vim that will attract those who can and who will develop it. And this is the problem. Does history assure us that Newfoundland and Labradoi* have done what they can to develop the fisheries and the forest and mineral wealth that lie at their doors? That is a question that re­ quires immediate and energetic considera­ tion. Canadian .statemen are doing some hard thinking about these things. We can­ not but consider what sort of business and trade policy those Newfoundlanders have pursued hitherto. While the union matter still is under negotiation, th*- situation in this aspect cannot very well be discussed. Still that feature must not be overlooked. It looks to be a fine case in which all par­ ties will do well to make haste slowly. Those New Interests Those .summer schools or vacation camps for young people are serving an in­ creasingly valuable purpose. Various or­ ganizations are learning what to do about these resorts. People of experience are placed in charge of all interests in the camp. Steady improvement is to be noted in this and many other particulars. The young people are kept busy all the time from rising time till settling down hours. Interest is maintained during every minute. There is no time and no place foi* moping or for sidestepping regulations. When an unruly party appears, the camp manage­ ment knows what to do with the unfortu­ nate. Out of those camps come many a youngster with interests aroused in new and delightful occupations. Such training goes a long way towards finding himself for many a youngster and many a youth. Life is seen in a good perspective. What this means only those who had such an experience can appreciate, even partially. People now well-grown look back to their days in a vacation camp as being among their best. # * * ❖ That Holiday Habit Hard work enables one to enjoy a holiday. The right sort of holiday gives zest to work, (A few men can do a year’s work in twelve months.) Normal people can do a good round year’s work in ele­ ven months, Thu holiday habit is a real in­ vestment. There are some extraordinary people who find a change of work suffi­ cient refreshment and enough of the re­ creative therein to keep them going with­ out holidays, but they are rare and dwell tn a world apart. Mure mortals require a time when the grind ’is altogether left to one side. For one thing, holidays encou­ rage humility, Gue leaves his desk or bls job for a month to return to it only to find that the work went merrily on with­ out him, One should take a broad hint from, such n discovery and buckle to with some added vim. The boss, too, finds that there arc others who can fill one’s place. Sometimes the holiday reveals the value of a trusted worker. Holidays have come to be a part of our civilization and should be provided for. Let us begin right now for next summer is nearer than we dream. ns These Are Great Days Bayfield had u rummage sale the other day at which old suits were sold bv the. tones of the cities to the fanners who were eager to purchase for scarecrows. Usborne had Mama Bear appear with her four cubs, Georgian Bay people saw a fearsome monster near Flower Pot Island. The usual sea serpent appeared on the lone Pacific shore. A few .millionaires are reported as having a pat of butter for breakfast. The two major political parties are having powwows. But, then almost anything may be seen in broad daylight these hot. humid days, * # » * “Not in this Store” We were waiting for our pound of tea in one of our stores. Two men were talking about the ways of the business world. Said one, “Business is out to clean our pocketbooks.’’ “Not in this store,” came the quick reply. “This store is out to give value. Not for twenty years has it been known to intentionally wrong any man of a single copper.” And that store is doing nicely. All one has to do is to wait around a few minutes in that store and to observe the shape of the heads of the cus­ tomers and to note the cut of the custo­ mer’s clothes to see -why this store persis­ tently is doing well. After all, people like to trade where the merchants like to give value. This is the principle that has made Exeter a good place to trade, in. We know of some two or three visitors who left the village one hundred dollars that they might have spent elsewhere if locality were the determining feature of their trading. *?• n* n* Getting Sensible? There are a few signs that Europe is putting away the childish practice of pull­ ing down each other’s playhouse. Russia is keen on aggression. She has told the world that she has four million soldiers ready to blow the. daylights out of the rest of creation. Uncle Sam has replied that he has a fine lot of atom bombs just ready to blow every Russian in sight into parti­ cles so small that they cannot be gathered up with blotting paper. More than that, Uncle Sam is in no temper to put up with any more nonsense. Britain is following Uncle Sam’s lead with charming docility. When France, can quit politics long enough to saj' anything she lets Russia know that .she is ready to fall in with Britain and the United States. Russia sees all this and is apparently, concluding that it is better to sit down with the western powers to find out if there is not something better than quarreling and fighting, We suspect that Russia believes that she can gain by talk­ ing what she cannot win bv bluster and bluff. $ That Butter Scarcity That ugly word “Famine” is being used along with our supply of butter as next winter approaches. We hope that there is no grounds for this disturbing cry: Should there be danger of butter scarcity, why not allow the consumer to buy butter substi­ tutes? If Canadian farmers cannot produce butter in sufficient quantities wh.v not give the consumer free access' to oleomargarine or to a “new butler” spoken of as being made from skimmed milk? The day for heeding the cry of feeding “starving Eu­ rope” is water over the dam. It is high time, that food producers should turn their at­ tention to the needs of Canadians, There is no sense in this thing of stinting Peter that Paul may fatten. If we, are bound to see that Paul’s bread is buttered on both sides we see no reason why Paul’s bread should not have oleomargarine on one side. The amount of humbug the consumers of this land have submitted to in the matter of food simply is amazing. But, then we are a party ridden country and delight to have it so. Along with the alarm about butler shortage comes the other word that our present butter reserves arc away ahead of those of last year. It is time that we were, told the truth about such matters. The lit­ tle old fashioned churn that the farmer’s wife knows well how to use to good effect will help solve this problem of butter shor­ tage. M— — ■— - .... ««—B— As the-------- “TIMES* Go By II— ———-—■— ......................................... THE Canada Life ASSURANCE COMPANY takes pleasure in announcing that BIRT M. FRANCIS has qualified for membership in his Company’s PRESIDENT’S CLUB Quarter Million Section for 1948 0 Mr. Francis merits this distinction as a result of the life insurance services he has provided to the members of this community during the past twelve months. A valued member of the Canada Life for almost 25 years, he is well qualified to give competent advice and guid­ ance in all matters pertaining to life insurance. You are invited to consult Mr. Francis at any lime. 50 YEARS AGO Mr. Ed Christie, postmaster, has disposed of his livery busi­ ness to Mr. William Snell. Mr. George Bisset has been appointed Clerk Of the Village of Exeter, Mr. M. Eaerett having resigned. The Ladies’ Aid of Caven Presbyterian Church held a so­ cial on postmaster Christies’ lawn, Main Street, Tuesday eve­ ning. The grounds were beauti­ fully illuminated with an elec­ tric arc light and tastefully de­ corated with evergreens. The proceedings were enlivened by choice music .from the Exeter Band. The proceeds will be de­ voted to the organ fund, Mr. E. J. Spackmaii, Grand Auditor of Grand Encampment, went to Galt this week to attend the annual session of the Grand Encampment of 0 d d f ell o w s which meets there. Mr. George Brown, popular merchant at Brinsley, has sold liis store and premises to Mr. Trevethick, of Crediton. The lacrosse match played here on Friday evening between Clinton and Exeter junior teams proved very interesting. The lit­ tle fellows put up a good game which resulted in favor of Exe­ ter by a score of 3-2. greatly impressed. There was excitement at Mr. E. Mason’s, near Greenway, last week when a valuable cow fell in the well near the barn. The neighbours responded to the call and built a derrick over the well. The cow was rescued on the third attempt and is none the worse for her experience. 25 YEARS AGO The hearts of the youngsters of town have linen made happy the past week by Mr. W. F. Ab­ bott, who has installed on his playgrounds near his home, tee­ ters, slides and swings for the boys and girls. Mr. Abbott is laying out ball grounds and ten- j nis court. Monday was civic holiday in town. The stores were closed and there was up stir about the place. Many of the citizens were out of town, some spending the day at Grand Bend, others at­ tending the celebrations at Clin­ ton, Mitchell or London. Harvesting of the Dutch set onion crop is in full swing. The crop on the whole is not up to other seasons. The annual Ford picnic at Grand Bend on Wednesday of last week in which Ford dea­ lers and their friends from all parts of Western Ontario was an unqualified success. The wea­ ther was ideal and the many races and events of the days provided a great deal of amuse­ ment for the thousands who crowded the village. The Exeter Bowling Club held their annual howling tournament on Wednesday of last week. R. N. Creech’s rink, comprising ot W. E. Sanders, T. R. Ferguson, W. J. Ileaman, won the Heaman Trophy for the third win of this trophy by the Exeter bowlers. The special prize donated by Johnston & Barbour, of London, was won by N. ,J. Dore's rink of C. W. Rivers, G. E. Anderson and Ed Harness. 15 YEARS AGO Aviation Day in Exeter on Wednesday last proved to be quite a success. Fred Gillies, pi­ lot of Stratford, was in town early in the morning and used for his take-off a field, of Mr. Preston Dearing. He began about 10 o’clock taking up passengers and was kept busy from then on until dusk. The ride took about three minutes. Mr. Marvin Howey, who for the past four years and a half has been on the staff of the Bank of Montreal, has been transferred to Aylmer and left for his new position on Wednes- day.His place as telle ’ at the hank is being take n by Mr.Mc- Kay,of St. Marys, Mi . R ay Pryde has left for Toro 11 to where he lias take li a position for the summer on the boats plying through the Thou­ sand Islands. Messrs. Wm. ,T. Beer, Henry Delbridge, Hugh Creech and L M. Southcott motored to Chicago Friday of last week and spent a couple of days attending the Century of Progress. The exhibi­ tion has many worthwhile at­ tractions and the visitors were 10 YEARS AGO Miss Jean Sheere, as “Miss Exeter’’ had a wonderful time at the London Old Boys’ Reunion ; where she was one of ten who acted as Princess to the Queen in tlie pageant “London Marches On”. On Saturday the party was entertained t,o a noon luncheon at the Hotel London. In the eve­ ning the Queen and her Prin­ cesses were d r a w n b y g r e y horses in old carriages, headed by the Detroit Band to the Ar­ mouries for the crowning of the Queen, followed by a ball. Tues­ day the Queen and her Prin­ cesses attended the pet parade and a ball game. They were again entertained to luncheon. Mayor Kingsmill presented each with a gift and the Old Boys’ Association presented each with a plaque with their name in­ scribed. The pageant was a very remarkable spectacle portraying the growth of London from its early pioneer days. It was large­ ly attended each evening. Chainway Store is putting in a new vitrolite front. The old plate glass windows have been removed. One of the largest crowds ever to visit the County Town was in Goderich Saturday and Sunday for the opening of the Sky Harbour Airport, the first of its kind in the country. Near­ ly forty aircraft, representing the latest in development of fly­ ing machines, visited the airport. Stunts, manoeuvres and contests thrilled the spectators. Messrs. Warren May and Ar­ thur Gaiser are on a motor trip to Montreal and Quebec City. Mrs. C. H. Sanders, Borden and Britain and Jos. B. Creech are on a motor trip to Halifax. 12,000 Canadian Television Sets in a Year Canadian radio manufacturers can turn out between 7,000 and 12.000 television receiving sets within a year of the first tele-' vision station’s being established in Toronto says Hardware and Metal & Electrical Dealer, quot­ ing F, R. Deakins, new president of the Radio Manufacturers’ Association o’f Canada. Lack of suitable television programs has been a woi'ry, Mr. Deakins said; but he now feels confident that programming dif­ ficulties need not be a stumbling block. Toronto could produce a sufficient number of local pro­ grams to guarantee an audience. “By the end of the year I think we can be on our way to television,” Mr. Deakins said. SMILES .... A country editor published the following notice in his paper: ‘'If you get born, marry, have a baby, die, or some other acci­ dent happens to you, please let us know—not that we «give a darn, but most of our readers have a lot of curiosity.” Count . Sansbonnom; “I had the most embarressing experience at Madame Slopsky’s tea last week.” The Duke of Infinity: “How so, old man?’’ Count Sansbonnom: -“Well, I was about to seat .myself, with a crumpit in one hand and a cup of tea in the other, when I came in contact with Madame S’s lost knitting needles,” The Duke of Infinity; “I ini- magine you were a trifle non­ plussed?” Count Sansbonnom: “No, no, not at all, old man, I managed ito rise to the occasion’.” I -—'Joe Kerr ofua j Canadian Maiional Exhibition Cot. K. R. Marshall, President Elwood A. Hughes, Genera! Manager “ON WITH THE SHOW!” That’s the watchword of the great Canadian National Exhibition I of 1948. And what ( a show it will be! I You’ll see scientific miracles—the newest achievements in art, industry and agriculture, together with countless breath­ taking spectacles. And this year, for the first time, the world-renowned Welsh Guards Band will be featured. 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