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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1951-01-04, Page 2Page 2 THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 4, 1951. Oe toter Times Established 1873 Amalgamated November 1034 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 Bureau of Circulation Paid-in-Advance Circulation as of March 31, 1950 ■— 2,329 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, JANUARY 4, 1951. Renewing The Attack The provincial government has under­ taken to stir up the educational interests of the province. Hopes had been enter­ tained that the commission appointed some five years ago to look into the educational affairs would devote its main energies to vitalizing the system, if system it is. It is believed that the powder and shot of the whole educational enterprise is the teacher. If a teacher is dull, uninterested, not nat­ urally adapted to his work, dyspeptic, no matter what his learning, if he cannot and does not teach and light up the pupil’s mind, he is a poor affair and should be got rid of. No matter what equipment may be provided, no matter what grading may be done, the pupil is bound to come short, And some old-fashioned people cherish the opinion that the educational forces are ex­ pected to consider the pupil’s welfare as a first charge. Hopes were entertained that teachers would be aided and encouraged in their difficult work. It was thought that the commission would lay all possible em­ phasis on this line of having our schools more efficient. Let it be clearly recognized that our schools in Ontario have done a fine job. This day they • are doing fine work. The little, red school has given us fine citizens, good home makers, and the best of workers in every department of life. These little schools still are doing a fine job. All the advantage does not rest with the school where hundreds of pupils congregate. The schools in our large villages and towns and cities are not failures. If these schools have •fallen down the fault lies in one of two places. Either the pupils has been lacking parts or the teacher has not been equal to what is required in a teacher. We had hoped that the commission would have laid emphasis on aiding the teacher to improve in methods. Discoveries are being made every week in improved methods in the practice of medicine. And this improvement is seen in merchandising and in nearly every human activity that is alive and working. Why should not our teachers be put in the way of the best methods in the art of teaching? The teach­ er should be provided not only with re­ fresher courses but with clear views of the excellent ways of aid to the pupils to help himself. We are bound to hear a good deal about this business as time goes on. That Interesting Stone “When nobody twigged it Some thief has sneaked in and prigged it.” That’s what some merry Britishers are Saying about the three hundred, odd, pound stone that has been in the seat of the cor­ onation chair in which British sovereigns sit when being crowned. “With that stone goes world domination,” some people sav, and so it is called the stone of destiny. While deans and such fine guardians of Westminster Abbey were enjoying and pro­ fiting by the Christmas festival, that stone 'disappeared and consternation has been rife ever since. “Where can it be?” all are asking. Scotland Yard according to last accounts is at its wits end. Where is that stone? is being asked by high and low. Little but echo has come back so far. Oh, yes, they have clues but you can’t make a stone, par­ ticularly a coronation stone and a stone of destiny, out of clues. Edward the First, King of England, made off with that stone when he conquered Scotland. It had been at’ Scone in Scotland for dear knows how long, and on it Scottish kinds had been crowned from time immemorial. Scottish people regarded that stone with veneration and dearly begrudged it to their conquerors. Before finding its way to Scotland, the faithful believe that it had been in Ireland for many a long day. The Irish tell us that the stone was brought to Tara, the ancient capital of Ireland, by Jeremiah who had some plain things to say to the Jews of his day as he watched the potter at work on his wheel near old Jerusalem and on other occasions. The Jews did not like Jeremiah’s plain speaking. Jeremiah proved unpopular as plain spoken preachers are bound to prove, and was carried down, a prisoner to Egypt. From there he betook himself in various ways to Spain and afterwards found himself in Ireland. But about that stone? Jeremiah, it is said, had got pos- session of the stone when he was in Jeru­ salem from Some good folk who had guard­ ed it eve-r since the eventful night when Jacob rested his head thereon as lie fled from his brother ISsau. Just how Jacob man­ aged to conceal the stone from the covet­ ous eyes of Laban and how the rest of the interested, parties managed t0 guard the fateful rock till Jeremiah secured it and how Jeremiah managed to lug about three hundred pounds of stone, we simply are not told any more than at the time of writ­ ing where the stone is to be found * * * * Help The Worker Ex-President Herbert Hoover has stirred up things by telling the people of the United States that it is their first duty to mind their own business. His critics shout “Isolationist!” at him, but the wise old Quaker is likely to keep on his way. He has read history and he has observed his own generation closely and for that reason he knows what he is talking about. Mr. Hoover never has said grace, using the words “Bless me and my wife, my son John and his wife, us four and no more”. He never has told the people of the United States that they are a people elected to special privilege of any sort. By telling the people that they must guard well their At­ lantic and Pacific boundaries he does not wish them to infer that they must build a wall around themselves and to live to them­ selves. Pie knows the folly of such an ef­ fort. People have a race-old habit of look­ ing upon walls as good things to jump over. Hoover sees very clearly that for the United States to aid the world she must have something to offer, that the other fel­ low will make a good use of, and for which he is willing to pay a fair price. Mr. 'Hoover sees the folly of offering aid to nations that have not done, yes, and are not doing, some real sweating in the way of developing their industries, improv­ ing their trade relations and putting stuff on the market that other nations are will­ ing to pay fox* at a fair price. He wishes his nation to become so strong that her word will be heeded the minute it is uttered, in behalf of freedom. Pie sees little to be gained by international arrangements that some, tyrant nation may, at its sweet will, describe as a scrap of paper. Such charac­ terization of solemn agreements, within the memory of living and suffering men have been exemplified in history. The ex-presi­ dent sees that cooperation among nations, at this stage of the world’s history usually points the way to strife and loss. He would have his nation so strong that she will be revered abroad because she is strong and self-respecting at home. A herring is none the worse for being able to hang by its own head. * * * * Congratulations! The Times-Advocate extends congratu- tions to members of Exeter’s new town council. The}' have our best wishes for a successful and profitable year. The council includes only two incum­ bents from last year and has a majority pf newcomers to municipal politics. This handi­ cap will be partly offset by the experience of those men elected t0 the top positions on council. Mayor B. W. Tuckey, with a record of 11 years of municipal work, will not be un­ familiar with his duties. Reeve H. L. Snider who will head Exeter’s deputation to county council, has already had one year’s experience in that field. Deputy-reeve W. G. Cochrane served on council for several years. To the new mayor will go the difficult task of keeping the tax rate down as he promised to do. More than a few obstacles, such' as public school debenture payments,- increased county rates, maintenance of drains, will be in his path. Nevertheless, he has the support of a great many taxpayers in keeping expenses at a minimum. The defeated candidate, A. J. Sweit­ zer, must be recognized as one of the hard­ est working reeves the village ever had. His energy and resourcefullness in des­ patching even minor business of the council will*not soon be forgotten. He spent much time and out-of-pocket expense in further­ ing the municipality’s interest. Undoubtedly his defeat can be attri­ buted more than a little to the trend which is evident throughout the country. It has succeeded, wisely or unwisely, in ousting many incumbents from office, and may be interpreted as a sentiment against rising cost of living, rather than against poor ad­ ministration. % •» * * The first week of January has been marked by mild weather, induced probably by the hot election in this locality. SHAKEDOWN CRUISE The Reader Comments Wants Riverview Park Kept As Natural Beauty Spot Exeter, Ontario, January 2, 19 51. To he Editor, Exeter Times-Advocate. Sirs: The London Free Press, in their recent Western Ontario Annual Review, has given our new town a priceless advertise­ ment, by calling to the attention of the people of this part of the province the aggressive spirit of our citizens and the numerous- natural ‘beauties and excellence of the new buildings, which make this community outstand­ ing. That our Riverview Park, therein referred to as Riverside Park, should be especially com­ mented on and pictured, is most fitting. This property was pur­ chased in 19OS from the late James Howard. There was one row of trees at the south and another along the west side, and a few native trees along the river bank. In the late 19’s the Exeter Horticultural Society decided to improve this 'park and make it the beauty spot of Exetei’ for all time to come. The Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph, sent a landscape gardener here to direct the landscaping. Hund­ reds of trees were obtained from the Government. These were planted, watered, and protected for weeks by elderly members of this Society who gave willingly and unstintingly of tlieir time and energy. This was done not for a mere twenty odd years, ■but for the future use of the citizens of Exeter and surround­ ing community. These trees are really beautiful after all these years of growth. The steady im­ provement has only been marred by the occasional action of van­ dals who have misappropriated some of the accessories due to inadequate police supervision. The Women’s Institute under the leadership of the late Mrs. B. W. F. Beavers erected the Bar-B-Q, which is used for pic­ nics and weiner roasts. The im­ posing pillars at the entrance were erected at the same time. The Exeter Horticultural Society chose the name Riverview Park and the sign placed on the pil­ lars. About this time also, the river bed was dredged. Hundreds of people, young and old, enjoy swimming “at the dam’’ from early May until late in the summer. Where would these people swim, as everyone* cannot go to Seaforth or Grand Bend for his cooling dip? If Exeter’s new hospital is erected on this property, “Quiet Please’’ signs will be posted. It will be the end of our park. Swimming, picnics, and family .gatherings will be taboo. Everyone please consider all these things before it is too late, and select another suitable, avail­ able site with equally good drainage for the hospital. Where and how much would it cost Exeter to make another beautiful park such as is already there and. grown? All it requires at the present time is a little care. Give it your support. Re­ call the lines of Joyce Kilmer’s poem, “Trees’’— “Poems were made by fools like me But only God can make a tree.’’ May we not let our Town Fath­ ers down now, but make Exeter’s Riverview Park more beautiful than ever—not for a day but for ALWAYS. —V.B.* (’"Name available upon request.) «< g. £ QI. 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DAVIDSON CHATHAM DASHWOOD Mr. Czar Steinhagen of Pro­ vincial Bank of Canada in Mont­ real spent a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Steinhagen. Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Becker spent a few days in New Dundee. Gerald Higenell of Toronto spent the holidays with his par­ ents, Rev. and Mrs. L. Higenell. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Klein- stiver and Mrs. Effie Kleinstiver spent New Year’s holidays in Bowmanville. Mr. and Mrs. E. Cavers of Meaford spent the week-end with relatives. Miss Myrtle Gaiser spent New Year’s holidays with friends in Preston. Mr, and Mrs. Henry Becker and daughters Shirley, Martha and friend spent New Years with Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Eckstein of Kitchener. Holiday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Steinhagen were Mr. Czar W. Steinhagen, inspector of the Provincial Banks Of Canada, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Taylor and little Bonnie Of Sarnia, and Mrs. Tom Smythe of London. Mr. Smythe, a patient in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, was unable to attend, Death Of John Kuntz John Kuntz, aged 83, died at his home in Dashwood on Fri­ day, December 29. He farmed on the fourteenth concession of Hay Township before retiring KIPPEN (Intended for last week) Christmas Visitors: Mr. and Mrs. Edgai’ Smith of Guelph with the latter’s parents, Mi?, and Mrs. John Jarrott; Mr. and Mrs. Archie Parsons and family with Mr. and Mrs. J. Lin­ den at Benfield and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Parsons, Hensall; Mr. and Mrs. W. Dicker! and Merle with relatives at Clifford; Mr. and Mrs. Grant Love and daughters of Caro, Mich., with relatives in and around the vill­ age. Mr. and Mrs. A. Gackstetter and Gail Ann, Mr. Donald Evens with Mr. and Mrs. W. Horney in Exeter; Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Jones with Mrs. M. Finkbeiner in Exeter; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jones and Grant with Mrs. J. Love of Varna. Mr. Allan Evens spent last week at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Evens, of near Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs. R. Torrence and son of Porters Hill and Mr. and Mrs. Ivison Torrence of Mitchell spent Christmas with Mr. Henry Iveson and Jean. Mr. Don Bell of the O.A.C., Guelph, is spending the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Bell. Fractures Wrist Mrs. John Henderson had the misfortune to fall on icy steps while in Hensall one day last week resulting in fracturing her wrist. and coming to Dashwood to live 21 years ago. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and sang in the choir for nearly sixty years. Surviving besides his wife are one soil, Arnold, on the fourteenth concession of Hay Township; three daughters, Lu- ella, at home; Mrs. 'Clayton Pfile, Dashwood; Mrs. . Arthur Koessel, of Lansing, Mich,; two brothers, William, Of Exeter, .and Louis, of Buffalo. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon from the Hoffman Fuhearl Home with Rev. L. Higenell officiating and inter­ ment in the Lutheran Bronson Line oemtery. 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