The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1961-06-15, Page 4Ntio- 4 The Times-Aevocate, Jung 1,5., 1961
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Police policy
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critic government.
A inimber ,of .corrtplaints have been Aire&
'both privately and '.publicly, -concerning the opera.
tion:4-f the town police,department. The grievances
have not been sedans "ones, yet they are of the
type that can lead to greater problemS.. :Qenerally,
they seem to ,emanate from. e lack a policy and
Town council must accept a major "share. of
the responsibility for any deficiency in the police
department's :operation, Council has been indeci$-
ive itself on what action should .be taken :in regard
to several :controversial issues. .Obviously this
makes it difficult for the clep't to act with authority
in these particular fields. In addition. it :must dia..
courage action in other areas, since the police
'cannot be assurecl that it will receive the support
it requires from its -employees.
Council appoints a police .committee to
supervise the activities of the dep't and provide a
liaison between the dep't and council. This coni,
nlittee rarely meets, however, and appears to take
little interest in policy-making or direction, or in
making bylaw recommendations which would bene-
fit the conimunity, Much of the discussion, in this
regard arrives directly in council, apparently with,
out prior consideration in committee.
The responsibility of this committes;„ how-
ever, should not be confused with that of a police
board as .constituted in The Police Act. Such a
board, which is found in cities and larger towns,
is usually made up of the mayor, county judge
and magistrate or other p.erson appointed. by the
gov't. Under this type of organization, :the mem,
bers of the police force 'taresubject to the govern,
"tient of the board and shall obey its lawful direc
tions".
Since Exeter does not have such a board,
the responsibility for the pollee dep't rests, in
effect, with the full council, not just a committee.
In practice here, the :mayor is the key figure since
he is both the chief magistrate and chairman of
the police committee. It is, in some ways, a dif-
ficult responsibility and an onerous one in :addition
to the mayor's other :duties which in themselves
are time-consuming,
Mayor Pooley, we believe, has tried to
secure unanimity in council over police matters in
order to avoid controversy which might undermine
confidence in the dep't, as has happened earlier.
This is to his credit.UnfortunateIy, however, this
policy in itself creates difficulties since problems
are allowed to develop until they require rather
drastic action, It would be better, in most cases,
to provide early direction in order to put an end
to problems before they become serious ones.
Mayor Pooley announced at one time he
planned 'to have monthly police committee meet-
ings: to consider and act, upon grievances before
they reached council. We think such a plan would
be wise :and urge the mayor to carry out this pro-
gram. It means, of course, that positive 'direction
Must be .given. to the dep't and that the respont-.
Preserving beauty
Growth and development—progress if yott
like—ingans tearing down the old and erecting the
new. The new is almost always an improvement,
yet it frequently •destroys some of the good of
the old.
As the Huro n Expostor painted out last
week, the building of new highways often means
the destruction of many healthy trees and grass
which added to the beauty of the old road.
To its credit, the dep't of highways attempts
to replace the destruction it causes in thia regard.
In a recent booklet, it repartee. that over 46,000
trees were planted along new roads in 1960 bring-
ing the total trees planted over the decade to
some 1,600,000. The department's tree -saver Ma-
chine has successfully removed and replanted near-
ly 1,800 trees Many of which were up to 30 feet
high.
Almost 6,000 acres of land along highway
rights-of-way were seeded with grass during the
past year and a great variety of shrubs and trees
planted to improve the landscaping.
Along No, 83 highway, where many trees
were torn down a number of years ago, one can
see the young trees beginning to show healthy
foliage. In a few years, they'll form attractive rib-
bons along this tourist route,
The provincial department must be com-
mended for its attention to this program and its
accomplishments in preserving and restoring the
natural beauty of the countryside.
In their stride
Current exploitation of sex in movies, maga-
zines and other communication media sometimes
makes one concerned about its effect on youth.
As is usual, however, many of them take it in
their stride.
We enjoyed a story recently which illus-
trates the point:
A man took his daughter on a trip to the
city. They went to one of those shows which
made father blush a bit,
"Pm. sorry, Dorothy, that I brought you
here," .he said. "This is hardly a play for a girl of
your age."
"Oh, that's alright, Dad. It'll probably liven
up a bit before the end."
ibility for the action resulting from that direction
must come to the committee and thence to council.
It should not be placed on the police dep't, as it
has in the past, unless the dep't has failed to carry
out the committee's directions.
Let us repeat, however, that the problems
at the moment are not. major. But they may de-
velop into that if council and its representatives
do not. assume the responsibility which is theirs
and theirs alOne.
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ugar and Spice
Mother's Day in this country
is announced with a blare of
trumpets, a roll of drums, and
a wild jangling of cash regis-
ters. Commercially, it is creep-
ing up on Christmas. Emotion-
ally, it has long since passed
the Twelfth of July. Father's
Day, in comparison, is a sad
little echo of this sentimental
orgy.
Even the advertising reflects
the difference. Merchants and
manufacturers overcome their
customary delicacy as Mother's
Day approaches. They don't
suggest that she might like a
little token. They bellow at us,'
in no uncertain terms, our
duty towards Mom. "Get out,
yon lazy, ungrateful, selfish
bum," they holler, "and buy
that sweet little old mother of
yoUrs something worthwhile."
Strong men cringe under the
assault, and go into debt for
months, buying presents for
women who are not even their
mothers, but their wives.
Tho days when Mom receiv-
ed a box of chocolates or
pair of nylons on Mother's Day
went out with the ten -cent hot
clog. Nowadays, men are warn-
ed, In black -and -white or full
colour, that sweet eld. Mom will
settle for anything from an
automatic dishwasher to the
Tal Mahal, suitably gift -wrap-
ped.
What a difference in the ad-
vertising prior to Father's Day!
It is slightly embarrassed, dole-,
ful, feeble, It. consists of such
rousing slogans as. "Don't for-
get Dad on Father's Day."
The implication is that you
probably will, but that if you
do. don't worry too much
about it. Oh, the men's cloth-
ing merchants put a brave face
on it and beat the drum a bit,
but even they haven't the nerve
to suggest anything more ex
travagant for dad than a sport
short, or a new hat.
The car, dealer who will tout.
with a straight face, a "second
car for the '1, " 'ust before
Mother' S Day, suggests' that
dad would be just crazy about
a new tire iron, or a jack. The
appliance dealer who will cool-
ly try to sell you a Ivashet-
dryer combination as a gift for
mom., will be pushing .a $L98
flashlight for Father's Day.
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is there anything significant
in this contrast? Oh, yes, in-
deedy. There is little doubt
that it reflects accurately the
prestige enjoyed, respectively,
by mother and fattier, in Can-
ada today. Mom is a goddess,
to be placated by appropriate
gifts. Dad is a dog, a harmless
•one, to be thrown a bane,
• This unnatural state of af-
fairs seems to be peculiar to
North America. In Eurepe.
.Asia and. Africa, woman is still
playing a supporting role only.
Even in Moslem coiuttries,
where a man may have up to
four wives, there is no doubt
bout -Who is head of the hOnse.
But in the States and Canada,
the natural order of thins is
reversed,
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Oh, you don't have to believe
me. Ask the statistics boys.
They'll tell you who controls
and spends most of the money
en this continent. Ask the
manufacturers. They'll tell you
which sex their ads are slant-
ed towards. They'll tell you
why everything that's made
nowadays, . from. cookilis to
cars, has to corn* in a fancy
-
package or a wierd colour.
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Why has this gituation de-
veloped in North Arnerica?
Can we blame our women for
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it? Are they more pushy than
the female g of other contin-
ents? 1 don't think so. in fact,
I think they are the ones who
were pushed. — into a role they
never wanted, poor kids,
think the whole thing is
a product of pioneer days in
this continent. The North Amer-
ican .woman, had to be a good
deal more sturdy, independent
and capable than her 'Sister of
other lands, if•she was, to cope
with the trials and clangers bc•
'setting the early.settlers,
She had to work like an ox,
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Early days of • church
A. copy of the Exeter Advo-
cate dated December 12, 1912,
belonging to the late S. M. San-
ders and presented to us by
his son 5. Grant Sanders, of
Montclear, N,J., 'containS 50
account of the fiftieth anniver-
sary of James Street Methodist
Church. It is a lengthy article
and from it we gather the fol-
lowing information of the early
days of the Bible Christian
Church in Exeter.
The Sunday jubilee services
were taken by Rev.. Dr. Pas-
coe, the first minister in charge
of, the congregation after the
Bible Christiana were united,
with the Illethodists. He was
assisted by the pastor, Rev. W.
G. H, McAllister, The Sunday
services were followed by a
fow) supper, the program of
which was featured by the
playing of the melodian by the
organist of 50 years ago, Mr.
D. Braund.
A group photograph was
taken of the following who
were present at the opening of
the church in 1862: John Kers-
lake, Richard Delbridge, Mrs,
James Pickard, Mrs. Richard
Pickard, E. Jory, C. IT. lier-
ney, Mr. and Mrs. R. Keddy,
William Westcott, Mrs, T.
Clark, Mrs, George Samwell,
Mrs. Jane Smith, Mrs. R.
Blatchford, Thomas May,- Mr.
and Mrs. D. Braund, Dr, and
Mrs. W. Sweet, Mrs. Gorge
Fisher, Mrs, W. Dearing, Mrs.
H. Homey, C. T. and J.
Brooks. •
The thank -offering and sup'
per receipts amounted to near-
ly $400 while subscriptions to
wipe out the church debt -of
$2,000 amounted to nearly that
The, church history dates
back to Devonshire, Eng. En
3832 John Hicks Eynon was de.
signated a missonary to Up-
per Canada. After setting out
for Canada the ship was driven
back to port by storms, While
waiting for the storm to calm
he Married Elizabeth Dart, 'a
woman whose preaching had
changed him from seeking a
J9TTINGS BY JMS
profession at law to that of a
preacher, They arriVed. At Co-
bourg in 1833, His circuit as a
saddte-back. preacher grew to
200 miles in.lengtii. lie died in
Exeter March 22, 1888, aged 86
and NV buried. at Darlington,
In 1842 the Welsh's came to
Canada and settled in.Usborne.
In 1844 the Shaptons, -Penhales
and Sanders arrived, In 1847
another group of families ar-
jived, • To 1852 Exeter was a
few henna surrounded by
primeval fOrests,,Rev.
ley was. .the • first • resident
B.C. minister in Exeter in
1951.
-In 1852 James Pickard came
to Exeter. The''fifst religious
service in Exeter was held in
his house. The first B.C. church
in Exeter was erected' on Main
Street Where C. V.' Pickard. now
has his office. lt was dedicated
February 29, 1856, The minis-
ters on that occasion were
Revs.' X. ;Edwards, j, Web-
ster and 3„ Tucker, The foi
lowing day- 500 persons were
present and the proceeds. for
the opening services were 57
pounds. Several 13,C, churches
• had been 'established 'in the
area previous to the Exeter
church. One was, at Ebenezer,
a mile and ,a,..qu.arter east of
Exeter.,
By 1,862 the church on Main
Street became too small and
the site of. the present building
on janies Street was donated.
by ,James Pickard. When the
brick wall on the west side
was completed a wind blew it
down. The church was dedi-
.cated. in, .1862 and the record
states that -1400 people took tea.
Canada has three academies
training men for commissions
in the armed services—Royal
Roads, near -Victoria, B.C„and
the Royal Military colleges at
St. Johns. Que., and Kingston,
Ont, Total enrolment is about
1,000 and to qualify for admis-
Sion a student must be single,
under 21 and have high school
matriculation.
As the "Times" go by
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE TA FILES
50 YEARS AGO .
The Crediton E v an gelje al
church sheds are being rushed
through. They certainly -will
seem a treat when they are
finished. • .
Miss May Jewell has accept-
ed a position. with ,Joseph Sen-
ior, photographer.
Mr. I. G. -Jones was in
Stratford Monday and Tuesday
attending Conference.
Campers and others, who are
in the habit of spending their
holidays at Grand' Bend 'going
by way of Exeter, wills this
year have the pleasure of
making the trip by auto as
Mr. H. Guenther of Dashwood
has purehased a new auto
truck that will carry over 20
passengers.
The South Huron Farmer
Institute will net run their
usual excursioneto Guelph this
year.
Reeve Taylor has issued a
proclamation that, Coronation
Day, Auld' 22, will be a public
holiday.
30 YEARS AGO
hressrs, Jewell and Cutbuth
actUrned freni Bayfield on Sat-
arday having completed the
brickwork of the new Presby-
terian chitrch there.
Mr. F. W. Gladinan of the
firm nf Madman and Stanbury
who has spent the past few
years in London, is again re-
turning to Exeter.
The large water tank at the
rear of the town hall has been
cleaned arid painted both in-
side and out. The name Exeter
in large letters has been Paint-
ed in altimitiurn and can be
seen for a long distance,
Mr. Lorne Tiernan, i)ash-
wood, Was successful in pass-
ing his examinations at the
Medical School With 13 A's and
two B's.
Mr. and Mrs, klefin Stanbury
left Wednesday ler Iftncardine
where Mr. Stanbury has taken
over a butcher btisiness. He
has been, in the game business
in Exeter for several years.
Dr. W. Stuart. an Exeter Old
Boy, has been awarded the
Scholarship of the Medical As.
radiation for the best thesis
ot tuberculosis.
ViAttli 'RENTALS'
Ontarie I-Tydre paid Mere
titan $t.8 tit federal
and provincial g6verenients- in,
1960 foe the Privilege Of Wing'
water froni rivers te geilerste
power at it. hydre-eleetrid
plantz,
15 YEARS AGO
Graduates of Sarnia General
Hospital Training School for
Nurses numbering 180 returned
to celebrate the golden jubilee
of the •sehool. Among them
were Mrs. Lloyd Taylor, Ex-
eter, hfra. Kenneth Johns,
Ebni-
ville, and Mrs. Mason, former-
ly Beulah Skinner, Belgrave,
The old landmark of the late
ehades Lackner, blacksmith
Atm, Shipka, is being torn
down t�, make room for an
Imperial gas station. This was
the first building where Ship.
ka Sunday School was started
in 1887:
Mr. Harry Rierling, who far
the past 29 years has conduct-
ed a general store in Exeter
North, has • disposed or his
business to F. C. Beaupre of
Brockville.
Mr. V. G. Forreater, who for
the Peat five years has been
the agent for CNR in Exeter,
has retired after 42 years
service.
The National Clothing Col-
lection, :bine 17 to 29, is an
effort to collect all the gar-
ments we can with additional
shoes and bedding,
10 YEARS AGO
A squadron Of RCAF petteh-
no will. march in the special
Dominion • Day parade to be
held in connection with the
Kinsmen Celebration Monday,
July 2,
Approximately 500 clocks and
around 200 fang -have .been ex•
changed in the 'Exeter offica
since the clock and fen depot
opened on June
Four thousand yards of dirt
IS tieing removed from the
Ansable River mouth at from,
Bend, .Ctay from the river b�t-
tom being dumped along
the lake share read to Make
aceoniniOdation for additional
parking.
A record crowd of 500 Per-
sons gathered at Grand Bend
cemetery to attend Deceratien
Service. It WAS announced the
third. Sunday Wetild he set
aside each year as Decoration
Sunday,
Ilurondate WT tit .0 in h e r
numbering 3O took a day tp
visit London, seeing the Mn'.
gardens„ the new
Knoil-
n'�od Park selidol„ Nelloggs,
MeCorinicks and, General Steel
t)la.C-11.1116droli Xialleleilikiroll
numbering 18 were. with their
'Parents
and granciparealg, Mr.
and Mi, Wi11iro Itunler, on
Sunday. This is the first time
sinte th'e. War they have all
beet tether,
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