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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1963-08-09, Page 2Davies Grant Denning i Benn CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Municipal Auditors 0 DEVON BUILDING PH 235-0120 EXETER • Office Hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. teeeereti? Finance your trip with a low-cost, life-insured loan kliik Paxlnrai kiii•akAtc, I,:., lOt9, W61(1'1164e1 hikeiviri; EDITORIALS GUEST OPINION -Canada welcomes treaty Arena ,needs. new system 13Y We li. A. THOMAS, MIDDLiPSEN BANK OF MONTREAL a eel% the presentSppreme NATO Commander in Europe, visited Ottawa on WednesdaY: July 2 4. The NATO Parliamentary As- eoeiation arranged for the gen- eral to address the senators and Members of parliament in the railway committee room. It was a very interesting and instruc- tive meeting. When the general finished his address the meeting was thrown open to qriestions. The item of information which struck me with the most force was the general's statement to the effect that our ground to air missiles -- and I assume that the Bomarc would be in this class of missile—when sent up to intercept an aircraft can't tell the difference between an enemy aircraft and one of our own if they happen to be close together. This could limit their usefulness in case of an attack where our side is using fighter aircraft against bomb- ers as well as ground to air missiles. Due to lack of time it was impossible to question the Gen- eral in regard to this statement The great highlight in the news for last week was the an- nouncement of the Nuclear Test Ben Agreement, Our parliamentarians, re- gardless of political allegiance, have all Worked and hoped for such a development ever since the fearful havoc resulting from nuclear fallout became appar- ent. This insidious absorption into the body of destructive radioactivity, with the ultimate prospect of complete devasta- tion of life on this planet, is an unthinkable end for humanity. It has been along, frustrating road for our negotiators. There have been many disappointing setbacks but the sun of reason now appears to have broken through the clouds of mistrust. Humanity is not yet in the clear regarding the use of ato- mic weapons but there is more hope now than ever before since man split the atom, that this discovery may be turned from destruction and directed to ese- ful purposes. HEAR GENERAL General Lyman L. Lemnit- so I have no answer concerning the precautions that might be necessary lu the use of these methods of defence, REDISTRIBUTION The members of all parties were .giveri.a. preview lest week of some of the difficulties which will be encountered in effecting reeletribetion of electoral dis- tricts for the next election. Nei- eon ceetongeay, chief electoral officer, was sent to Australia and New zealand by the govern, mere to gather ideas concerning this problem. The government proposes now to set up a re- distribution commission to plan new boundaries for all electoral districts. Mr. .Castonguay pointed out that in order to get fair repre, sentation, it would be neceseary to change the boundaries of every electoral district in Can- ada with the exception of two, which are the Yukon and the Northwest Territories. A great deal of study will be required before a satisfactory redis- tribution of seats can be brought into effect. 0n the recommendation of its recrea- tion-erenaTark committee (RAP), town council is considering the installation of a sprinkler fire protection system in the arena. Preliminary figures indicate the invest- ment may be e sound one. Initial cost, accord- ing to Mayor Simmons, will be about $9,000. The saving on fire insurance is estimated at be- tween $2,000 and $2,500 per year, Any invest- ment whiCh will pay for itself in four to five years would be given priority consideration in. private business and it should receive the same study from those managing our public affairs. RAP now is securing firm quotations to confirm the figures. Should these prove any- where near the estimates suggested, town coun- cil should make every effort to provide the funds for the investment. But there is another system which de- serves even more attention from RAP com- mittee, now getting on its feet after being es- tablished six months ago. This concerns its management. The construction of an arena at RCAF Station Centralia will result in further loss of revenue for the local operation, which has had considerable difficulty making ends meet over the past five years. Efforts will have to be made to increase revenue, reduce operating costs, or both. Since it would appear that a number of steps have been taken in the past to reduce expenses to the point where opera- amliti Finance Plan Switch To LP Gas Heat! JOTTINGS BY MS Tribute to a teacher No matter where you live, you can now enjoy the comfort, 'convenience and economy of . . . heat. Ask about our economical rental and purchase plans! tion may be as economical as possible, the only remaining alternative is to undertake a pro- gram of promotion to increase the revenue. Few concerted efforts have been made in recent years to encourage greater use by the public of the arena, :Somme observers blame lack Of direction from the board; some indicate there has been a lack of liaison between the recreation program and the arena operation; others suggest there is no provision made for the leadership required for an active, attrac- tive program which will bring more revenue to the arena. There would appear to be truth in all these which require correction by the new committee. Whatever the case, it would appear that the board should give serious consideration to management, particularly as it affects promo- tion, The condition of the arena itself is one factor in encouraging greater use by the pub- lic. In the next few years, considerable funds will be required to improve the appearance of the facilities and some alterations may be re- quired to make the gymnasium serve to a greater extent than it has in the past. The money for these improvements should not come out of tax funds but should be raised by the arena itself. An energetic management p r o g r a in would he as sound an investment as the sprink- ler system, and it would provide considerable other advantages to the community. We urge RAP to "instal" it. Fascinating festival Hotson Propane Ltd. Phone 238-2005 GRAND BEND Sills Hardware, Seaforth -- Davis Hardware, Lucan Agents also in Sarnia, Forest and London Although The T-A doesn't attempt to provide its readers with the drama highlights in the district, we do like to remind our read- ers annually of the exciting entertainment pro- vided at the Stratford Festival. An evening at Stratford is a delightful, exhilarating experience, full of color, action, and a high standard of theatrical performance. The knowing critics may pick flaws in this or that presentation but they never deny Strat- ford its brilliance. eeereeeeeeeeeeeeereeeV ill The festival , attracts theatre lovers and casual spectators from all over the continent. The city itself becomes an international me- tropolis during the summer as cars flock there from every province and almost every state. District residents are fortunate to have this renowned theatre within an hour's drive. The proximity, however, sometimes leads to lack of appreciation of the opportunity avail- able. There's still plenty of time to see this year's offerings at Stratford. • 0,27E152.51f41.tra. The name of Miss ClaraVos- per will recall pleasant me- mories to any of our readers who attended the Exeter Public School during the 40 years that Miss Vosper was the teacher, Especially will it bring back memories to those who in Aug- ust, 1935, were in Exeter for Old Home Week and attended an impressive and long-to-be-re- membered tribute that was paid to Miss Vesper at a gathering of about 400 of her former pu- pils. On that occasion the ringing of the school bell assembled the scholars that packed the room. Unfortunately many more were unable to get in. A book beautifully bound with suede leather with "Memories" inscribed in gold and with cards bearing kind and endearing ...a...eezezeweemmementatzerefe-- eittemeanze BY THE EDITOR Don Southcott messages from over 600 for- mer pupils together with a cheque was presented to Miss Vesper. A fine presentation ad- dress was read by W, IL Gre- gory, Stratford. Miss Vosper expressed her appreciation and a period of reminiscing was enjoyed. Miss Vosper began her teach- ing career in Winchelsea school in 1877 and taught there for three years before coming to Exeter. She made her home with Miss Mamie Sanders on Main Street in the building that was Exeter's first post office. Miss Sanders operated a telegraph office in the building. The building was torn down and was replaced by the building now occupied by Mr. Fred Huxtable. Miss Vosper after retiring moved to Toronto to reside with her niece, Miss Ethel Vesper. She died in January, 1951, in her ninety-second year, The re- mains were laid to rest in the Exeter cemetery. AGAINST ACCIDENTS onnelly tale makes hit parade Accidents can happen to anyone, An object left on a stair, a slippery floor, and whoosh, someone is hurt! If it happens to you, are you prepared to assume the costs? 718 1,•,11051 "Miss Jones; close that bottle?" LET US CHECK YOUR COVERAGE BEFORE AN ACCIDENT INJURES YOU AND YOUR SAVINGS! 7:7-7 1 NATIONAL BANK • M. J. Gaiser W. H. Hodgson J. A. Kneale 7.10 seeee melee, too ro.. It was bound to happen. Lucan's Donnelly story, revived recently by Orlo Miller's book, "The Donnellys Must Die," has been set to verse in the folk song trend. Author of the song and leader of the group which recorded it on a Sparton label is Jaye Boyle, 26-year-old Lon- doner, whose group was one of the three who performed Sunday night at Grand Bend's popular Hootenany. The record, Boyle's first, has been among the top four or five in the London area since it was released about three weeks ago. Jaye Boyle, who started singing with his ukulele for fun about three years ago, started his professional career about 15 months ago at the Latin Quarter, London. Currently he's play- ing in the Viscount Motor Hotel, Wind- sor. The song's version of the story, according to Boyle, is based on Mill- er's extensive research into the Roman Line quarrel, which has long been a .subject of quiet controversy because those who have known the facts have rarely told them. "Miller was the only one who could prove his information", explained the young performer. "We've heard a bit of criticism about it, but from a small minority, including one who apparently was a descendant of one of the families in- volved," Jaye stated, "The majority of the people from the Lucan area seem to like it." Here's the folk song version: NARRATION "In the mid-nineteenth century, tur- moil was Overwhelming in the Irish settlement around Lucan, Ontario, Buildings would burn and fax too Ire- quently, men would die . At the Exeter Council meet- ing on Monday evening it was decided to erect a public drink- ing fountain at the corner in front of the public library. 15 YEARS AGO Tenders are being called for a new district high school with construction beginning this fall. Crown Attorney D. E, Holmes of Goderich has been appointed magistrate of Huron County succeeding the late James W. Morley. Exeter Legion Building Fund rose to $2,000 last week when the branch received a $25 do- nation from the Winchelsea Old Boys reunion committee. On Wednesday afternoon C re- diton held a Field Day in the Community Park sponsored jointly by the Crediton WI and the Crediton Athletic Associa- tion. 10 YEARS AGO Exeter Girl Guides made their contribution to the South Huron Hospital in the form of flower boxes for the verandah. It was a special Coronation ac- tivity, M.W. Pfaff, Exeter Postmas- ter fOr 31 years, retired on Wednesday and turned Over his duties to Harvey Pfaff, postal clerk for the past seven years. Over 1,000 attended the Dash- wood Band Tattoo on the ball diamond Wednesday night. The Ausable River Conser- vation Authority approved Fri- day a $6,000 expenditure for the dredging of Exeter's pond. "Taking some work home, Hartley ?" 50 YEARS AGO Rev. Thun of the Evangelical Church, Dashwood, has resign- ed his pastorate here and has accepted an invitation to preach to a large congregation at Na- poleon, Ohio. The two rural mail routes out of Crediton were put in opera- tion Monday, James Clark tak- ing the west and Francis Clark, the south one. Reeve Heaman and George Connor left Tuesday for Fre- derictown, Ohio, to examine the plant of the Foote Foundry Co. who propo s e establishing a branch here. The Bethany Methodist church anniversary on Sunday and Monday was well attended. Rev. H. J. Fair, of Arkoria, a former pastor, preached at both Sunday services and an old fashioned tea meeting was held the next evening. SONG On a cold winter night back in 1880, near Lucan, Ontario The vigilantes met on the Roman Line, on a dastardly deed to go Chorus They were not brave men, Carroll, Ryder or Purtell But beneath a pale, gray sky, They laid a fiendish plot, for their blackfeet countrymen The Donnelly clan must die So up to the home of old Jim Donnelly, A man who was failing with age, And sneaked inside through an unlatched door To write our history's bloodiest Page. They handcuffed Tom as he lay in his bed And they called for the old man too. They brought out the women and beat with club and spade, As the valor of the order showed true. Now they fired up the house for to burn their foul deed And left for the home of Will As long as there were Donnellys still alive and breathing air There were Donnellys still alive to kill. They pounded on the door, hollered "Will your house is burning," But Will was asleep in his bed. His brother John went to the door, pulled the latch and opened wide. They shot John Donnelly dead. Now the people on the line were tight and sealed with fear The secrets in their hearts did stow. More than 80 years have passed and still they'have them there, re; ete, .f‘t"A•e.'" kee'-eeeteeeeerte,eeeeeleee. 25 YEARS AGO Mr. Harold Sturgis, who has been principal of the Alvinston school, has accepted a position on the Exeter H.S. staff to take the place of Miss Marks. One of the largest crowds ever to visit the County Town was in Goderich Saturday and Sunday for the opening of the Sky Harbour Airport, the first of its kind in the county. The Exeter Horticultural So- ciety has 116 members this year and the slogan for the Flower Show On Saturday is "Every Member a Display." In Lucan, Ontario. See that OPP Constable Don West- over, formerly of the local detachment, is taking to the wild life at his new post in Lion's Head, A story out of Lion's Head Sunday reveals Westover and a cottage owner came to the rescue of a six-point buck, who swam some 10 miles around Isthmus Bay trying to find a safe landing ground. Forced into the lake by dogs, the buck tried several times to swim ashore but was frightened away by people lining the shore to watch his efforts. PC West- over and others kept the crowd off a section of beach north of Lion's Head to permit the exhausted buck to come ashore, take a rest and find safety again in the woods. * A proud Winnipeg football fan, who supposes that the west's current su- premacy in Canada is a source of humiliation to us easterners, takes me to task for a typographical error in our recent editorial on typographical errors. (These things can be com- pounded, you know). Bruce Hudson, golf and curling buddy of Ron Farrow, former Mohawk hockey player here, writes: "It would seem to at least One of your western readers that if there is any word in the English language that an easterner should know about, isn't it embarrassing?" (We spelled it embarassing). "I hope," con- tinues Hudson, "that with another fall and another (ho hum) Grey Cup in the west, your familiarity With (the word' will increase." Thanks, Jim Htint, for picking Mon- treal and Calgary to meet in the Grey Cup, with the Alouettes taking it (acOn- cession to hi-culturalisin?). Obviously, we must take a peg out of Winni . . . '.Y,'-:MigrAMK,.. • '',..).4,RE.Irk:11gr'• . Times Established 1873 Amalgamated 1924 Advocate Established 1881 exeferZimesAhtsocafe SERVING CANADA'S BEST FARMLAND Member: C.104N:A., d.C.N.R. and ABC Supposing your family should lose you? What would their situation be? The fact is, they'd either be ade- quately provided for, or they'd face serious complications — depending upon how expertly your will had been drawn, or if, indeed, you had left any will at all! The drawing of a will is a serious matter for all coneerried — and the use of our Estate Planning Service can effect real Sayings for your estate, as well as ensuring your family's welfare. We invite your enquiries, Established in Sarnia in 1880, we have grown with this eonintunity. Your business in our hands ie made secure by neighbourly, personal service, Published Each Thursday Morning at Exeter, Ont. Authorized as Second Class Mail, Pott Office Dept, Ottawa, and for Payment of Pbstage in Cash Paid-in-Advance Circulation, March 31, 1963---3,928 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Canada $4.40 Per Year; USA $5.00 'Mir Tilt INDUSTRIAL MORTDADE & TRUST COMPANY Read 011'kel Somme Ornce,, Oorost, Poisrolia AOinti WtillaEbbuiv, broviett, Sleoihroy For the children To the Editor, Thank you for the kind words in your editorial of July 25th. If I have had some measure of success in advancing the cause of education in this area,I Mutt attribute it to the excellent co- operation I haVe received froM principals, teachers, trustees, secretaries and parents with Whom it has been my pleasure to be associated. The support re- ceived from your newspaper has aleti been most encouraging. It 18 my hope that all those charged with any responsibility pertain- jog to the educational peOgraM or edueatioriel facilities will bear in mind that their para- mount consideration must be the best interests of the children: When this lettet appears iii your next edition, I shall have taken ep my lieW tittles in atielnh, On behalf Of my family and myself, I should like to state publicly that it has been a distinct pleasure to have lived this (netted for the past eight t yore. It is Impossible Weis tp bid farewell to every friehd and acquaintance personally bet we do say "au revolt" though your CeltiiiinS, May 'the counties of lloroit and Perth &bathed to prosper and be progressive both thought and action, gineerely, John Gerileili ler Sireeil, Beth, laorothy and Jelin doentiii, • "••::.4i:CL;',...-LP. ZEZAZIZEITZMETZtiaiENZTZW.W12117.4aLIZIN, "How's the diet going, Mt. 4erikins?"