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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-03-09, Page 2Two ffco Whigham AtvMkoe-IlWMsa, Wednesday, March MK !•&> Reminiscing TEACHERS AND EDUCATION WEEK This week, March 6th to 12th, is being observed across Canada as Education Week ,, . a period during which parents and all those who believe education to be everybody’s business are urged to examine the workings, the achievementes and the problems of our educational system. We recommend such an examination to every citizen, for the more attention that can be focussed, the more attention that can be brought to bear on education, the sooner the shortcomings of our present system will be eliminated. Education Week may be said to represent the result of an earnest desire on the part of the Canadian teaching profession to have the profession’s work subjected to close .and analytical scrutiny by the public it serves. It also re­ flects the constant, striving of the teaching profession for better education, for teachers well realize that only out of aroused public interest will better education grow.* * * WATCH FOR CHILDREN Spring is just around the corner and the children arc becoming increasingly active. Now is the time to make resolutions about safer driving this summer. Everyone knows, of course, that children should be taught safety habits on the streets. And everybody knows that it is a responsibility of the parents to see that their 'children don’t play on the streets, run out from behind parked cars, or cross the street at any place but inter­ sections. But children are human, even as you or I. They for­ get the things they have been told, in the excitement of play or of chasing a ball. And they often run out onto the streets at the most unexpected time and from the most unexpected places. If you happen to be driving just a little too fast; if a child happens to run out in front of you from behind a parked car; if you don’t happen to be able to stop in time—it’s not very much comfort to know that you were in the right and the child was in the wrong.* * ' * IMPROVING ON NATURE Men get some funny ideas about'improving on nature sometimes. • And too often they don’t pan out exactly as planned. Take the case of the fellow who imported English sparrows to'this country hoping to ease his home-sickness. .Now the country is overrun with them. Or the benight­ ed character who thought starlings would be a welcome addition on this side of the Atlantic. They’re threatening to take the place over now. Less than a hundred years ago some thoughtful soul imported the carp from Europe. Now our lakes and rivers are full of them and our own honest game fish can hardly make a living. Trying to improve on nature is a risky business. Ask any Australian about rabbits.* * $ DOESN’T WORK OUT . We don’t know how many automobile drivers ..there are in Canada, but we do know that there might be almost twice as many except for one thing. It seems to be a physical impossibility for a man to teach his wife to drive. If you don’t believe that, ask any man who has tried. Any driving lesson involving a man and his wife invariab­ ly ends up in a brawl, and unless the wife immediately goes off and takes lessons at a professional driving school, chances are she never will learn to drive. We never have found out why this should be the case. All we know is that when a husband suggests, in the mild­ est of tones, that his learner-driver wife fshould go faster or slower, give it more gas or less gas, start turning soon­ er or later—in fact any of the admonitions which usually go with driving instruction—it’s a case of here endeth the first lesson. ' The whole business would be a sad state of affairs except for one thing. There are probably too many drivers on the road these days, anyhow.'* * * TIME TO RETIRE The world championship hockey matches, which re­ sulted in a victory for the Penticton V’s, may not have done much for Canada’s popularity abroad, but at least they proved that Canadians can play hockey, even accord­ ing to someone else’s rules. From all reports the Canadian brand of hockey is not too popular in Europe. The V’s were heartily booed on several occasions for what Europeans regarded as rough and unfair play. The rules under which the champion­ ship games are played place Canadians under certain dis­ advantages in spite of the fact that hockey is first and foremost Canada’s game. In view of all this perhaps now would be an oppor­ tune time for Canada to withdraw from the contest and Heave the rest of the countries to play the game as they see fit. (Ute Wittijlmttt „ Published at Wingham, Ontario Wenger Brothers, Publishers, W. Barry Wenger, Editor Member Audit Bureau of Circulation Authorised as Second (Sass Mail Post Office Dept. Subscription Rate — One Tear $3.00, Six Months $1.50 In advance IX IL A. $400 per year Foreign Rate $4.00 per year Advertising Rates on application SIXTY YEARS AGO Supreme Organizer. Pattison, of the Order of Canadian Home Circles, has been in town endeavoring to es­ tablish a circle in Wingham. The many friends of Rev, R. N. Grant, of Orillia and well known in Wingham, one of the ablest speakers in the Presbyterian Church, and the popular Knowonian of the Canadian Presbyterian, will be sorry to learn, that he has found it advisable to go to Berumda for some months for the benefit of his health, Mr, Geo. McTavish, of the Standard Furniture Company, has been in Oak­ ville ill for a week or so. He was taken ill while on a trip east and reached the home of an uncle in Oak­ ville as quickly as possible, arrived home on Tuesday evening last. He had a severe attack of inflammation, but is recovering nicely. 0-0-0 FORTY YEARS AGO Mr. W. A. Campbell, who for some years has been engaged in the gents’ furnishing business, has decided to leave Wingham and locate in Winni­ peg. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell are highly esteemed residents and a large circle of friends will hear with regret of their removal from town. Mr. Camp­ bell has a special announcement in this issue. On Friday afternoon last the roof of Mr. John F. McCracken’s residence on the Bluevale Road was discovered to be in flames, supposed to have been caused by a spark from the chimney being fanned into a blaze by the stiff east wind blowing at the time. Being without fire protection nothing could be done to save the building. Mgny men soon gathered on the scene from the neighbourhood and the village of Bluevale and worked most heroically to same the contents. Most of the furniture was taken out of the lower floor but very little could be gotten from the upstairs before the roof collapsed. The house was built about forty-five years ago by the late John McCracken Sr., Messrs. Maxwell and Murphy being the contractors, of massive timber and was, practically, in as good condition as the day it was built. Had it not been for the heavy walls and flooring used throughout very little, indeed would have been saved from the flames, pwing to the start the fire obtained and the gale. The loss, which is partly covered by insurance, far extends any momentary consideration to the family being the old homestead. Mr. McCracken in­ tends building as soon as possible. Mr. Joseph W. Walker, of the B. Line, Turnberry, has purchased a Grimm syrup-making outfit from T. R. Bennett, and will tap some four or five hundred trees this spring. There is considerable sickness in town at present. A number of our townspeople are being confined to their homes suffering with grip. 0-0-0 TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO Miss Elizabeth Wellwood returned to New York on Saturday, after visit­ ing with her mother for the past few weeks. She expects to sail for Europe this week taking in the Mediterran­ ean cruise. F. J. Hill has been appointed chauf­ feur and operator examiner for this district. Application for a chauffeur’s license must be accompanied by a photograph 1% in. in diameter giving view of face only. Residence one block west of Dominion Bank. Lieut. Neil McLean, who for the past five weeks has been in London, attending a military school, was suc­ cessful last week in passing his exami­ nations and advanced to the rank of Captain. 0-0-0 FIFTEEN YEARS AGO Premier Mitchell Hepburn announ­ ced that the showing of the news film “Canada at War” has been banned in Ontario until after the Dominion gen­ eral election on March 26. It will be released March 27th. Hal Patterson and his brother will shortly open a store in the old Ad­ vance-Times location next to the Bell Telephone office. We understand they intend to do plumbing and tinsmith­ ing, also carry electrical lines. They may have other lines, also. At present the building is being prepared for oc­ cupation. Mr. Charles Dauphin, who has been on the staff of Canada Packers Lim­ ited here, for the past year and three months, has been transferred to the company’s branch at Clinton. Charlie during his stay here has become well acquainted in the district and his friends will wish him best of luck. He was a popular member of the bat­ tery here. Mr. D. E. Hick, of Toronto, has joined the staff here in Charlie’s place. Mrs. Frank Ross fell ^yhile skating at the arena on Wednesday evening last week and fractured her wrist. Dr. Connell reduced the fracture after X-rays were taken at the hospital. A number from here attended the Maple Leaf-Ranger game in Toronto on Saturday night. Among them were: Harold Cook, Cy. Proctor, Joe Ella- cott, Elgin Coutts, Donald Adams, Percy Biggs, Orval Welsh, Harry Gar­ niks, N. Williamson, Alex Dark, Bill Sturdy, R. Dark, George Northwood. Reeve Hetherington at the council meeting on Monday evening reported that the arena stirplus stands at pre­ sent at $420 the best balance since the town took over the building. The arena started the year with ah over­ draft of $122. News of Wroxeter Elect Officers at Meeting of Wroxeter Women’s Institute Mrs. Harry Adams opened her home for the March meeting of the Wo­ men’s Institute on Wednesday after­ noon. President, Mrs. Herb Patterson, presided and with Mrs, W. T, Mac- Lean gave a resume of the past year’s work. The motto ‘’Let’s Sing the Songs of Ireland”, was taken by Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton who told the story of some of the Irish songs written more than a century ago, including “The Last Rose of Summer” and “The Wearing of the Green,” Guests were Mrs. N. T. McLaugh­ lin, president of the Wingham branch, Mrs. Heibien, Gorrie and Mrs. Thomas Jacklin, who is sin her 89th year. All three were asked to sign the Memor. ial guest book. Mrs. McLaughlin spoke briefly, Conveners of standing committees gave their reports, showing a very interesting and successful year's acti­ vities. Those reporting yere Mrs, H. Patterson, agriculture and Canadian industries; Mrs. Charles Cathers, edu­ cation and citizenship; Mrs. Thomas Burke, home economics and health; historical research and current events, prepared by Mrs. Harvey Timm and As you go around the countryside these days you hear so many people who are so capable and eloquent speak­ ers. Their friends and neighbours envy these people, wishing that they them­ selves could have that same talent, be able to get up on a platform, at a moment’s notice and speak their piece when the opportunity arises. I wonder how many classes of people, there are who make their living through their eloquence. We think first of the prea­ cher or the minister, who combines a God given talent with the ability to help, to minister to others. His sin­ cerity and his devotion may be even greater than his voice or his delivery, but still it is his sermon, his words of comfort in time of need, that are his main features, his talent. The teacher is another who com­ bines his voice, his delivery with the ability to pass along to others the prized possession of education. With­ out his talent for eloquence he could be of little use as a teacher. He may not be loud, but still he has to talk continuously to build great minds, from the little people that come to him for leadership and learning. Then there is the actor, the stage screen, or radio artist, who’s voice is his talent, but who depends, to a, great extent, upon his ability to put mean­ ing into, someone else’s ability to write. The Barrymores, the Lunts and Fontaines, the- - Lprne Greens, the John Fishers, the Lowell Thomases’ and John Cameron Swayses. These men have great vocal talents, and rely upon their voice to give life to the writings of others. ‘ Perhaps the greatest example of the man who lives by his ability to deliver a convincing speech is the salesman who must be able to con­ vince, and persuade even the most rugged of -customers that his pro­ duct or his article-is best. The sales­ man relies on many approaches, many types of sales talks, but most of all, he must have confidence. The politician is another who lives by his voice. We immediately think of that great speaker, Winston- Church­ ill, perhaps the greatest of them all, and we soon see that it is essential that you be a top ranking orator, if you would enter into the field of poli- citics with success. All of these people have to be flu­ ent, to be quick thinkers and able to retaliate with the right words at the right time. This is a great talent, as well. That is why the universities en­ courage the use of debates and why young students do a great . deal of debating. It is great training and ex­ perience, this debating, and it is val­ uable in all of these fields. Like a verbal game of chess, with each wait­ ing to match the other’s move. To the person who hasn’t this great ability, these people seem lucky indeed. But to be classed ag a slow thinker isn’t exactly a sin either. Usually a slow thinker is a steady-headed business­ man, who makes few mistakes. He may never take a prize in debating and he may never he able to make his living on the platform, but he will still be a most important part of his community and his country. There is also a great talent in being able to . hold your tongue as well as use it. I came across a poem by Edgar A. Guest, which fits the occasion very Well, called, the Slow Thinker, Full many a time, a thought has come That had a bitter meaning in it And in the conversation’s hum It lost it, ere I could begin it I’ve had it on my tongue to spring, ‘ Some poisoned quip that I thought clever, ’ Then, something happened, and the sting Un-uttered went, and died forever. A lot of bitter thoughts I’ve had To silence fellows, and to flay them, I But next day always, I’ve been glad, I wasn’t quick enough to say them. Mr. and Mrs. H T. McUufhUnJ oeived W With’ M^’ P, S. MacNaughton. Wingham. were Wednesday visitors I death of * former resident id this dis- iikSz G. I trict, Mrs, Joseph Main, the former Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cathers re-' Alice Dunkin. read by Mrs, Burke; public relations and community activities, Mrs, J. H. Wylie, There was considerable discussion on ways and means to make funds for a local project, A motion was made that each member would, by her own planning try to reach a certain objec­ tive in money, in the coming six months. Members voted to enter the Saladq Tea Rug Provincial competi­ tion, A ,quilt will also be made. An invitation to share in the furnishing of a room in Wingham General Hos­ pital’s new wing was left “over for further discussion at a future meet­ ing. The roll call, “The best programme of the year and why,” brought a var­ ied response. Some items most men­ tioned were the travel talk on Flor­ ida, book review, and the topic, “Keep Your Thinking up to Date”. Mrs. J. H. Wylie presented the re­ port of the nominating committee as follows with Mrs. MacNaughton con­ ducting the election of officers,- as fol­ lows: president, Mrs. Herb Patterson; 1st. vice-president, Mrs. W. T. Mac- Lean; 2nd vice-president, Mrs. John Lane; district director, Mrs. John Lane; branch directors, Mrs. William Hart, Mrs. D. Statia; secretary-treas­ urer, Mrs. Thomas Burke; auditors, Mrs, A. Muro, Mrs. D. Statia; pian­ ists, Miss K. Hazelwood, Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton;. press reporter, Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton; good cheer com­ mittee, Mrs. Harvey Reidt, Mrs. Herb Patterson: programme committee con­ vener, Mrs, Herb Patterson, Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton, Mrs. H. Flett, Mrs. Harvey Timm, Mrs. Thos. Burke, Miss K. Hazelwood and Mrs. John Lane. Standing committees: Agriculture and Canadian industries, Mrs. F. Earls; education and citizenship, Mrs. Gilbert Howes; historical research and current events, Mrs. H. Timm; home economics and health, Mrs. H, Flett; public relations and community activi­ ties, Mrs. J. H. Wylie. Mrs. Wm. Hart gave the courtesy remarks. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Adams, Mrs. John MacLean and Mrs. Reg. Newton. Progressive Euchre Eighteen tables were in play when the local Women’s Institute held a progressive euchre on Friday night. In charge of arrangements were Mrs. Allen Munro, Mrs. Alvin Moffat, Mrs. Crawford Gibson. Ladies with highest score were Miss Jean Wilton and Mrs. Wm. Hart; men, Wm. Taylor, Thomas Burke. Birthday prize was won by Mrs. Allister Green and Mrs. Ted Smith wort the lucky trick. Mr. and Mrs. Vern Denny, Preston, won a prize for the couple coming the far­ thest. Mrs. Allen Munro was winner of the special bingo, a pair of bath towels. Howick Lions Club Howick Lions Club held its regular supper meeting on Monday evening in the United Church .schoolroom, when supper was served by the Wo­ men’s Association. Main feature of the programme was the official visit of District Deputy Governor, Pete McTavish, of Arthur, who gave an in­ spiring address on Lionism. President Knowlston Heuston presided, J. How­ ard Wylie introduced the speaker and he was thanked by Stanley Bride, of Fordwich. Dr. Frank Mills led in a sing song with Jean Dobson as pianist. Ken Ed­ gar, tail twister was busy with the fine box. The meeting closed with the singing of the Queen and the Lions Roar. Takes on Newr Look Wroxeter Town Hall is beginning to take an a new look these days. A new oil furnace is now installed and work on the modern kitchen will be started this week. The building com­ mittee is pleased with the plan. A, community building for the holding of meetings and social events has been a long felt need in the village and dis­ trict. The Women’s Missionary Society, United Church, will hold their March meeting in the church schoolroom, on Friday, March 18th, at 3 p.m. with Mrs. Frank Earls in charge. Members please note change of date. Personals Arthur Green, Hamilton, spent the week-end with his sister, Mrs. George Harris. " Mr. and Mrs. Crawford Gibson spent Friday in London. Mrs. George Blake, Hanover, .spent Wednesday with her daughter, Mrs. D. Statia. . .. . • „Mr. and Mrs. Harry Reffell, also Miss Bonnie Gibson, all of London, spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Gibson. Ed. Cameron, Picton, spent the week-end with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hunter and daughter, Susan Jane, spent the week­ end with Mr. Roy Hunter. Mrs. Hun­ ter, who has been in Wingham Hospi­ tal for the past weeks is improving, tai for the past weeks, is improving. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Hart, Toronto, spent -the week-end with' their par­ ents in town. Mr. Billy Hart, Barrie, was also a week-end visitor with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hart. • Mr. and Mrs. Verh Denny, Preston, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wright. Miss Thelma Denny visited with Mr. and Mrs. George Gib­ son. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Gallaher were recent Toronto visitors where they visited Mrs. J. L. Hetherington, who is seriously ill. Mrs. Hetherington was the former Vera Seliers. I. D. 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More than $10,000 was distributed to victims of flooding in the suburban community last October, ----------- . -—rr~ " ii i 'in 1 n ~ ii ir.iiri i rm tmiri mu u him mw u imi umii—uws ii —imniiisr-'-i jJaul’s Qunlj (CHURCH OF ENGLAND IN CANADA) I OTinsbam ............ _ ! Third Sunday in Lent 8.30 a.m.—Holy Communion 11.00 a.m.—Morning Prayer & Sermon 2.30 p.m.—Church School’ 7.00 p.m.—Evening Prayer & Sermon $E $ * Wed., March 9th—7.30 p.m,—Mid-week Lenten Service Thurs., March 10th-r-3.30 p.m.—Altar Guild at the home of Mrs. Gordon MacKay Tues., March 15th—8.00 p.m.—Evening Guild in the Parish Room ! Wed., March 16th—8.30 p.m.—Board of Manage- j ment j