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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1948-11-11, Page 2THE T1MES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARiv, ...viMiNG, NOVEMBER 1J, 1948 TOe Cxeter Bimes^Wocate Times Established 1873 Amalgamated November 1924 Advocate Established 1881 Published Each Thursday Morning at Exeter, Ontario An Independent Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of the Village of Exeter and District Authorized 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 Buretin of Circulation Paid-in-Advance Circulation as of September 30th, 1947 - 2,214 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Canada, in advance, $2.50 a year United States, in advance, $3.00 Single Copies 6 Cents Each J. Melvin Southcott * Publishers Robert Southcott THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 11 Letting the Name Go Notice has been taken of the way in which the name “British” has been set to one side. The days were when we were proud to say that we’d never let the old flag fall. A little later, it was regarded as a sign of weakness even to mention the flag, The Union Jack was lightly thought of. The “flag wavers” were despised as hy­ pocrites. We were told that the true pat­ riot was the man who loved all mankind and that to love one’s native land was evi­ dence of narrowness. Loyalty to the British Empire was regarded as the last refuge of a scoundrel, At last, we see where we are. One of the principal men in the British government has been reported as saying that before things can be run equitably the British Empire must be liquidated. We are told that we must not speak of the British commonwealth of nations but simply of the commonwealth of nations. So there we are. First we dropped the name “British”, then we dropped the reality. Circumstances have been swirling around us so rapidly and so angrily that we are scarcely aware of where, we are at. Our communist fellow­ citizens have done a thorough job. They have succeeded in doing by painless extrac­ tion -what all the nations of the world could not have done by violence. While we slept these busy folk inoculated us with anti-British political poison. Fewr of us ever dreamed that the Empire ever -would breed a race that would condemn our British his­ tory. Britons have done Lo themselves what the united forces of the world never could have done. However, history has a fashion of appraising men and events. When that judgement is given we wonder what will be the standing of the men who in two de­ cades have undone the work of Alfred the Great and Stephen Langton and Cromwell and Pitt and Churchill, A New Worry We have a new word and a new worry. The new word is “smog” and the new worry is what smog does to the race. It appears that over there in Pennsylvania they have a city devoted to the manufac­ ture of a certain metal. In the course of the manufacture of the metal, fumes are given off which, at the best, are hurtful to human life. When the wind is about its business, the natives get along fairly well. Lately, a heavy fog has been settling over the city. When this fog mingles with the fumes referred to, smog is formed and this smog is decidedly hurtful to human life. Doctors are nonplussed as the harm done to the human respiratory system is some­ what of an unusual nature. We have been having the fog, but wre have not the fumes and so we do not have the smog. It is dif­ ficult to have everything in these days of big enterprises. * * * # Being Reconsidered As our high school building progresses we may well ask what extra educational advantages will be afforded oui- growing boys and girls. So great is the demand for service that almost any boy or girl who can tickle a typewriting machine is pressed into service. When one asks about the value of education he is met with the query, will it pay?” So keen is the demand for getting things done that we quite forget the effect of the work on the worker. We seem to care little for the youth but a great deal for the bricks and mortar and the steel and coal they handle. If the building but stands true we do not care which way the builder leans. In this connection we re­ call the words of Isaac Watts when he was sneered at because he was little of stature. “The mind’s the measure of the man” is a sentence that never will be forgotten. We recall, too, the retort of David Lloyd George when he was belittled because of lack of height and width, “Where I come from we measure a man from his chin up.” We recall what was said of Nelson in the terrible battle in which the little Admiral lost his life. “While Nelson lived, England knew herself safe.” When the Chartists’ uprising threatened the existence of the Empire, Wellington was called upon to protect the city against the insensate fury of a London mob. This mighty task he per­ formed without the loss of a drop of Eng­ lish blood. In all the cases we mentioned, it was the man that counted. In Eton, the motto of every school boy was “Play up and play the game”. The value of such an ideal has been demonstrated ten thousand times—in business, on the sea, and on many a bloody battlefield. Already the choicest spirits of the race are seeing the narrowing deadening effect of an education that has been bereft of high ethical and religious ideals. The reconstruction of our educa­ tional system already referred to is* a ser­ ious study of the ways and means where by we regain what we have lost and, if possible, to infuse into our modern life some of the spirit that made life simple, great and noble for our fathers. Will They Play Ball? We believe the majority of people have gone the limit in the way of saving electri­ city. It is right that they should have done so. No one wishes his fellow citizens to take liome a depleted pay envelope. No one wishes for one wheel of industry to stop turning. In order that things may keep moving, folk have saved electricity away beyond the point of mere inconvenience. Real discomfort in carrying on has been practised by a great many. We cannot but wonder if the manufacturers and other large users of electricity will respond by shading prices for the benefit of the long suffering ultimate consumer? •5* Excluding the Communists We have noticed the provisions to exclude the entrance of communists into Canada. We wonder if this procedure is wise. We are out and out in opposition to communism and communists. Still we can­ not but wonder if this way of dealing with our enemies will but play into communistic hands. Some people have an idea that there is something particularly sweet in carefully locked cupboards. Some are even- willing for curiosity’s sake, to tickle a mule’s heels to find o.ut if the mule will kick, We can cite a case where a man lost his.,life in testing a specially virulent poi­ son to find out if what was said about the drug were true. We are quite certain that some people will not believe us when we tell them of the deadly nature of commun­ ism. Communistic literature and commun­ istic propaganda are skilfully prepared and calculated to take in the unwary. One thing that we require now, even more than ever, is a wise administration, of justice and a spreading of knowledge of the ad­ vantages of our own country. We greatly need to have the people generally learn the good things that are to be secured with reasonable effort. Everyone rich or poor may be given to understand that there is not an apparent advantage that communism has to offer that may not be had in Canada. The danger is that com­ munistic literature and communistic propa- ganada may be driven into secret places where it cannot be answered. * * # * Is the Emphasis Right? Bide walks in every town and city and village are decorated with building shields. Behind these screens workmen are busy changing, enlarging, modernizing in order that better and more extended business may be carried on. He would be a misera­ ble soul sadly in need of healing who would not be delighted with such sights, Nearly every concession line and sideroad show advance in farm equipment. Better water systems are being installed for the barn and for the house. Schools every­ where show signs of improvement. Roads in the townships are being widened and made more durable. The big dailies tell of new enterprise of dimensions not imagined and never dreamed of even twenty years ago. Signs of vigorous life are seen every­ where. In the midst of all this stir there are a few people who are a Bit anxious. They are asking if the b usiness world generally and many individuals in particu­ lar are setting their best foot forward so far that they cannot draw it back. Lord Roseberry warned his countrymen of that folly. Events showed the wisdom of his warning. Experienced British generals ob­ serve three principles. The first is to ad­ vance. The second is to consolidate ground gained. The third is to prepare for the next advance. Is there a call for the busi­ ness world to do some considerable con­ solidating? The danger that confronts us is the danger of the inferior article of com­ merce. A second danger is inferior work­ manship. Canadian prestige can be retain­ ed only at the price of goods of high qua­ lity and of work that will pass the Severest tests of the market. “Once to every man and nation comes the moments to decide In the strife of good with evil for the good or evil side.” “BOILING OVER AGAIN” Messner, in The Rochester Times-Union. 50 YEARS AGO Another beautiful chandelier containing twelve incandescent electric lights was placed in the James Street Methodist Church last week, making it one of the best lit churches in the province. They now have fifty-five lights in all. An invitation was sent out by Mr. J. E. Tom, public school in­ spector, to parents of scholars to attend the public school on luesday afternoon. The junior torins put on a program to start tne afternoon. Tne reeve and Mr. Huston then addressed them. The senior scholars were assem­ bled and .Inspector Tom gave an address. The scholars gave .some well rendered songs, after which they were addressed by Rev. Marton^ Messrs, llurdon, Ross, Huston and the reeve. Mr. N. D. Hurdon and Mr. T. W. Hawkshaw 'are spending a few days at Port Frank, shoot­ ing. Mr. Wesley Mitchell, who has been keeping the Klondike Store in Crediton East, has sold out to Mr. William England. Mr. Charlie IF'ritz, Dashwood, has sold his boot and shoe busi­ ness to Messrs. J. K. Kellerman and G. B. Ediglioffer, of Dash­ wood. 25 YEARS AGO Headed by the Exeter Band, about sixty veterans and the young men in training paraded to the Trivitt Memorial Church on Sunday morning where they listened to a very eloquent ser­ mon delivered by the rector, Rev. A. A. Trumper. The vete­ rans formed up on the corner of Huron and Main Streets and led by Major W. J. Hearnan, paraded to the church, where they occu­ pied centre pews. The church was filled to capacity and spe­ cial music was provided by the choir. The Exeter Opera House was filled for the commencement ex­ ercises of the Exeter High School which were a great suc­ cess. Rev. A. A. Trumpet’ occu­ pied the chair. The school or­ chestra provided some -stirring music, and the Glee Club -opened the program with a chorus. Misses Hoffman and Medd played a piano duet; Mr. Nesbit Woods sang a solo and Misses Hoffman and Medd and Messrs. Woods and Keith Love rendered a quar­ tette. A very pretty wand drill was put on by -a number of girls. The presentation of gra­ duation diplomas- was made by the principal, Mr. E. J. Wethey. The presentation of scholarships wa's made by Mr. J. G. Stanbury. The anniversary services of James Street Methodist Church were held on Sunday- last and were -a decided success. Large congregations were present. The pastor, Rev. W. E. Donnelly, had charge of the services and delivered very inspiring mes­ sages. The choir furnished -some splendid music. The Salvation Army has leased the rooms ovei’ Southcott Brothers’ store. The rooms have been nicely decorated. 15 YEARS AGO The Main St. United Church anniversary services on Sunday were a splendid -success. Large congregations were present both morning and evening. The spe­ cial speaker for the day was Rev. Archie Wallace, Toronto, associate editor of the Sunday school papers. Mr. Wallace also gave an address at an open meeting of the Sunday school in the afternoon. The choir was ably assisted by Mr. Frank El­ liott and his sister, Mrs. A. Clark, of Brantford. An attempt was made to rob the Centralia Farmers’ -Co-opera­ tive warehouse at Centralia oh Monday night, and the robbers might have been successful had they not bdfin frightened away by some of the Hlla^ere, Mr. George Hicks. Mr Gorden Mc­ Donald and Dick Parker went to the w a reh o us e, having been warned by Mr. Frank Lewis that something was wrong, and the thieves were trying to gain an entrance 'by prying off some boards. The thieves ran and dis­ appeared. Mr. Homer Bagshaw, proprie­ tor of the Central Hotel, re­ opened the -hotel on Monday, af- ter being closed for several days last week for renovation. The first snow storm of the season visited this section Wed­ nesday covering the ground for several inches. Messrs, Calvert and William Chambers, Silas Reed, Charles Salter and Irwin Ford left Sa­ turday for a shooting trip in Northern Ontario. 10 YEARS AGO James Street United Church observed its anniversary services Sunday and large congregations were present both morning and evening. Rev. C. H. Dickson, of Toronto, book steward of the United Church of Canada, was the special speaker for the day and his messages were inspiring. Fire of unknown origin -com­ pletely destroyed the fine bank barn of" Mr. George Brock, of Zion, on Tuesday. The barn was a mass of flames when first no­ ticed. Two horses and a -cow that were in the stable were brought out, as well as some imple­ ments. A large quantity of hay and grain was destroyed. Some bold daylight robber en­ tered the bedroom of W. H. Dearing on the first floor of his residence through a window on M-onday afternoon and ^tole some money from Mrs. Dearing’s pants pocket. Mr. Dearing was at the back of the house split­ ting wood while Mrs. Dearing was engaged in the kitchen when the theft occurred. Messrs. Thomas Coates, Bert Ellsmere, Irvin Ford and Wil­ liam Chambers are at Golden Valley this week on a -shooting trip.A meeting of those interested in basketball was 'held in the gym last week and the following officers were elected: President, Ray Waghorn; vice-president, Les -Coates; -secretary-treasurer, Wes Ryckman; captains, Bob Dinney, Vern Heywood, Bartie Motz and Les Coates. SMILES . . . . Two fighting Irishmen were brought before a judge who said “Why don’t you two settle this case out of court?” “Sure that’s exactly what we were doin’,” said one, “and the police came along and inter­ fered.” ■X- -X* 'X* •X* A woodsman’s wife sent her husband to fhe store to get some diapers for the new baby. He went to the store and -handed over the price advertised. The salesgirl said, “That will be .ten cents for the tax.” “I don’-t want no tacks,” he answered. “Bessie fastens ’em on with safety pins.”■4 -X* & •£• At a dinner-party, the subject of eternal life and future punish­ ment came up for a lengthy dis; cussion in which a diplomat pre­ sent took no part. A lady near him turned and exclaimed: "Why do you not say anything? I want your opinions.’’ The diplomat replied gravely: "Madam, you must excuse me, I am silent of necessity—-I have friends in both places.” * * * * An old cockney was asked if -he was not scared when a bad blitz was on. "No, guvnor/’ was the reply. 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