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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-02-16, Page 2I Thursday, February 16,1939WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMESPAGE TWO rr*»juC* * ,f Sr Wingham Advance-Times Published at WINGHAM , ONTARIO Subscription Rate One Year $2>90 Six months, $1,00 in advance To U S. A., $2.50 per year. Foreign rate, $3.00 per year,. Advertising rates on application. ■* ONTARIO SUNDAY LAW In almost every part of Ontario re­ solutions have been adopted by Min­ isterial Associations protesting ag­ ainst any proposed loosening of the Lord’s Day Act, .One docs not won­ der that this is the case as it is only natural that such organizations are very anxious that the Lord’s Day is •observed as they feel it should be, Many other organizations have adopt­ ed a similar attitude and have ex­ pressed their fears that loosening of the Lard's Day Act would not be a good thing for Ontario. True, the act in many respects is antiquated, but it is felt by many organizations and a vast majority of the people, in rural areas at least, that before the law is ■changed that much consideration be given the matter that any changes that may. be made be such that the . sanctity of the Sabbath Day be pro­ tected. There is no law that pleases all the people. The Lord’s Day Act does not and we doubt very much if after it is revised it will suit any greater number of our people. 4- - OUT OF TURN Camillian Houde, Mayor of Mont­ real, has a knack of making the head­ lines, His latest utterance, which has caused a storm of protest, was "if war happens and Italy is on one side and England on the other, the sym­ pathy of the French-Canadians will be on the side of Italy.’’ The most severe criticism of this statement has come from French-Canadians and that is to be expected as these people have enjoyed British justice, and rights for so many years. They fully realize, we believe, that as Canadians and British subjects, they owe allegiance to our country and Empire and will strong­ ly resent any attempts at-making rac­ ial differences in Canada an issue. What our country needs in these trying times is co-operation from the Atlantic to the Pacific on major is­ sues regardless of race or creed. A few men who make wild statements may undo the fine efforts of others or retard them for some time. It seems a shame that some of the men we have in important positions do not give more consideration to what they •say, for if they did some of their •speeches would remain unspoken. sfs sjs sk ♦ Steps are going to be taken to make Huron county jail fireproof. Phone or drop in, and let me show you how Bray Chicks made real profits for poultrymen last year. Personal attention, prompt delivery. A. C. ADAMS Wingham Ontario Tne Zonjf Life Lamps** -«M guaranteed Wingham Utilities Commission Phone 156 ♦ Wingham Most of the taxpayers’ homes are not modern in this respect. But the un­ fortunate who lands in the jail must be protected. The duty of the tax­ payer is to pay. * * * The weatherman .surely is fickle these days. sjk The Japanese never allow a dull moment. They just get settled down from avoiding international complica­ tions when they pull another fast one. The taking of Hainan Island is their latest at upsetting the international apple-cart. » $ * * It is suggested by a Toronto aid­ erman that the city set up toll-gates at each entrance to the city .and col­ lect 25 cents from all motorists who enter the city. Make it a dime, bro­ ther, we want our money’s worth. # $ * $ It has been reported that .Horn W. D, Herridge, former Canadian min­ ister to Washington and brother-in- law of Hon. R. B, Bennett, may form another party. The Conservatives would no doubt suggest Herridgetics as the new party’s name. COMMENCEMENT WAS GREATLY ENJOYED (Continued from Page One) deserve credit for their splendid ef­ forts. The cast of" Betty, Jean Wel- wood; Nancy, Helen Thomson; Gran­ nie, Eileen Knox; Molly-Make-Be- lieve, Grace Kingston; Penelope, Eil­ een Dark; John, Jean Underwood; Queen of Hearts, Rose Lewis;..Ring of Hearts, Frances Robinson; Knave of Hearts, Louise Reid; Cupid, Nor­ ma VanCamp; St. Valentine, Bertha Casemore; Dancers, Louise Dore, Louise Thompson, Alba Shiell, Lois Bateson. The Glee Club presented "Music from Villania” which was excellently done. The opening chorus was "Roar Lion, Roar,” which was followed by '“Ah,» Sweet Mystery of Life.” "Tea for Two” was sung by Richard Rob­ erts and Doris Armitage, assisted By the Chorus and the dance in connec­ tion with this number was given by Betty Rae, Julia Preston, Verne Wal­ ker and Mary McKibbon. “The Glow Worm" was then sung. Irlma Har­ rison, Louise Dore and Jean Cruik- shank assisted by the chorus sang, “Three Little Girls from School’’ and the dance was taken by Margaret Connell, Ann VanVVyck and Edna Hogg, “Barcarolle” (Tales of Hoff­ man) was next given. The dancers were: Margaret Homuth, Noreen Benedict, Muriel Lane, Patricia Park­ er, Isabel Lamb, Lois Elliott.' The demonstration, of Physical Training by the boys was well exe­ cuted. Melvin Phippen, Jack Carter and Kenneth Baker gave a demons­ tration on the parallel bars and a de­ monstration of tumbling was given by the following Form I students, Jack Carter, Luther Kerr, Harry Wettlaufer, Jack Rich, Eric Schutte, Jack Orvis, Stewart Elliott. The final number was a one-act farce-comedy "Wild Hobby Horses.” This play was exceptionally well-re­ ceived and those who took the vari­ ous parts deserve much praise for their splendid work. The parts were taken by June Irwin, Nurse Torrance; Ralph Baird, William Carewe; Rich­ ard Irwin, Arthur, the older son; Ri­ chard Roberts, Donald, the younger son; Mrs. William Carewe, Jean Mc­ Kay; Hilda Brown, Emma, a maid; Verne Walker, Anne Martin, the sec­ retary. * * ♦ ■ VALEDICTORY ADDRESS (Ry John Gear) Teachers and Students, LadieS and G en tie mem To-night the curtain rings down oh our school days only to rise again on another phase.of life. At long last the ambition which we have cherished since the beginning of our high school days has been realized, To-night we, the graduates of 1938, are gathered here to bid farewell to ppr high school days, and to launch ourselves on thOj turbulent waters of a new life, carrying with us only the happiest memories of the hours spent within the walls of Wingham High School. It Seems strange that we should use the word ''’Commencement" to designate the day on which we lay down for all time, the work in the high school which we have carried on for so many happy years. Completion would seem a more,appropriate term, But that would not be life for in this world everything that marks an end also mark's a beginning, So it is. with our education. What we learned at'school, valuable as it is, is only a begimdng. The end of our school work merely means the commence­ ment of those experiences which Will ■q 11 AND DRIVERS’LICENSES EXPIRE MARCH 31 st Your Automobile, Trailer, Truck or Motorcycle Must Bear the New 1939 Plates on April 1st This year there will be no further extension of time allowed for registering motor vehicles and securing drivers’ licenses after the expiration date, March 31st, 1939. In past years Motor Vehicle Permits arid Drivers’ Licenses expired on December 31st. In order to afford greater convenience and service to motorists in Ontario the Government has extended the expiration date three months. . This extra period of time should, we feel, be ample for every motorist, and this year therefore, there will positively be no extension of time past March 31st. Your prompt co-operation and action in purchasing new plates and securing your operator’s license is therefore expected. Secure your new plates at the earliest pos­ sible moment./ By postponing action you run the risk of being turned away in.the rush of the last day or two, and? thus become liable to a fine. You can save yourself worry and time wasted standing in line if you will decide now to purchase your new 1939 plates well in advance of March 31st PUBLIC COMMERCIAL VEHICLE LICENSES ALSO EXPIRE MARCH 31st Hll trucks and trailers operated as Public Commercial Vehicles must display P.C.V. 1939 License Plates after March 31st, and while' this is the regular expiry date for this type of license, no extension of time • will be granted. put to the test, the principles we. have already learned. What ib an education? Many defin­ itions have fyeon set forth, but I think the one which conveys as good a con­ ception as any, states that an educa­ tion is thd training of the mind in pre­ paration for a full arid effective life. It should not be the mere accumula­ tion of knowledge t>iit the acquisition of an understanding into the philos­ ophy of life. Although our views vary greatly in the value We place upon education, my own conception is that education cannot be measured in dollars and cents Or by any other known stand­ ard, If we think, for a moment the valuable part education plays in ouf* lives; enabling us to acquire know­ ledge, combined with the ’beneficial environment exercising such a pro­ found Influence upon the development of our character and personality, it is then we realize the benefits to be de­ rived from a high school training, . Whpdier or not we have derived all the phtages from the course we have just finished, is a matter between ourselves and our own conscience, Up to this time our work has been directed and made as easy and bene­ ficial as trained minds could make it. From now on we must rely mote anti mote upon our own efforts. The ■sue- cess we make of our life career will likewise be due to our own initiative.: At times we found the work diffi­ cult and the discipline severe, but we: realize that the greater the difficul­ ties we surmount and the more sev­ ere the discipline, the greater will be our ultimate success. To our teachers we owe much. They have played a major role in helping us to attain the objective to­ ward which we have been striving for the past five years. For this we are deeply grateful. We can never forget Miss McLarty tipholding the, virtues of the Romans to us, and Miss Mc­ Gregor ever striving to turn us, out as polished Frenchmem We have ev­ ery reason to value highly the guid­ ance we received from Mr. Hall as- principal and Miss Trail, Miss Mc­ Donald, Miss Helen R, McGregor, Mr, Stuckey and Mr. Madill as in­ structors. • And now a word to those students to whom we entrust the honour and spirit of the school. Participate whole-heartedly in the several activ­ ities of your school. ’ Have a purpose and work toward it, not aimlessly but diligently. Shoulder .your*responsibil­ ities while they are still light, for each year their magnitude will be increas­ ed. Fit yourselves to be good citta? ens, for there is a place for both young and old, in our democratic sys­ tem. i tWWk it would be fitting for all MINISTER OF HIGHWAYS PROVINCE OF ONTARIO KfO (mi rilCTJ] >1 wTfc of us to take note, in these anxious times Of what,President Cody of Tor­ onto University in His, annual report ’for 1938 said: "This is the testing time for democracy, Just because our system is based ofi freedom, the res­ ponsibilities of the individual are greater than they are in totalitarian states, where a man must do in every detail what the authorities tell him to do, whether he likes it or not. Cour­ age, discipline, efficiency and leader­ ship are as necessary to a democracy vas to a dictatorship." Arid friends, Round Trip Bargain Fares FEB. 24 - 25 From WINGHAM . To Stations. Oshawa and east to Cornwall inclusive, Uxbridge, Lind­ say, Teterboro, Campbellford, Newmarket, ■ Collingwood, Meaford, Midland, North Bay, Parry Sound, Sudbury, Capreol and West to BCardmore. . .............. .................. P.M. TRAIN FEB. 24 ALL TRAINS FEB. 25 TO TORONTO Also to Brantford, Chatham, Goderich, Guelph, Hamilton, , Ltmdon, Niagara Falls, Owen Sound, St Catharines, St, Marys, Sarma, Strat­ ford, St rathr oy, Woodstock. Attraction,’-- Toronto, Sat, Feb, 25th National Hockey League "’Boston "Bruins” Toronto J Maple, Leafs” See handbills for complete list of destinations. For Fares, Return Limits, Train Information, Tickets, consult near­ est Agent, . T46C AN NATIONAL please bear in mind that our respon­ sibilities are just aS important as otir rights. With many social and economic problems still unsolved there is much for ■’which the high school student of to-day should prepare. You are the school's future and the country’s fut­ ure. May your hopes and dreams be realized in the fullest degree, and. in the years to come may your names reflect credit upon the institution which has been your home during the formative period of your life.