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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1967-05-25, Page 4It was educational r. We get letters tentiferTrimesakasocafe SERVING CANADA'S BEST FARMLAND C.W.N.A., 0.W.N.A., CLASS 'A' and ABC Publishers: .1. M. Southcott, R. M. Southcott Editor: Bill Batten Advertising Manager: Howie Wright Phone 235-1331 Published Each Thursday Morning at Exeter, Ont. Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Dep't, Ottawa, and for Payment of Postage in Cash Paid in Advance Circulation, September 30, 1966, 4,427 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Canada 0.00 Per Year; USA $7.00 4110011111:11446ffropok I A M 1,1 fotr POLITICAL PARTIES IN A FEDERATION By OZREN ZIVKOVIC amusement centre, and those who did were disillusioned. The number who raved aver the art and other cultural and technological highlights was also slightly surprising and goes to prove that the trip was certain} worthwhile. However, the conclusive arguments in urging area residents to take advan- tage of the closeness of this great spec- tacle came in the almost unanimous statement that those who have already seen it are most anxious to return. While the press releases and state- ments from those associated with Expo may have been doubted by some, the actual experience of those in this com- munity who have attended should dis- pel any doubts as to the value of visit- ing Canada's featured centennial proj- ect. Persons contemplating a visit to Expo, or those still debating whether they'll take in the event, should be grateful for the comments provided on the world's fair by staff and students from SHDHS. While the viewpoints were natu- rally varied, there were several unani- mous opinions that should help those planning a visit to Montreal. The U.S. pavilion appears to be one that should be visited only if time permits, while the theme pavilions and those of On- tario, Great Britain, France and some of the smaller countries are musts. Those who may wonder at the ed- ucational value of trips for high school students probably had their eyes opened. It was interesting to note that few students spent much time at the A discouraging start The move to bring 25 policemen into Grand Bend for the last half of May and the entire month of June ap- peared to be an extravagant move, in view of the fact the resort doesn't real- ly get "rolling" until the July 1 holi- day. In previous years, the force was built up at various intervals during the early summer months and the main contingent didn't arrive until just be- fore the summer season got into high gear. However, those of us who were of the opinion that this year's plan was a waste of manpower, have to bow to the wise thinking of police officials. The threat of a disturbance was quite evident over the Victoria Day weekend and it is quite possible a lesser show- ing by the OPP could have resulted in trouble. It is indeed unfortunate that Grand Bend appears now to have the reputa- tion of somewhere to go to let off steam. We had shared the hopes of of- ficials in the resort that troubles ex- perienced last year would not be re- peated. The minor disturbance of this past weekend should not cause any undue alarm, but it must be remembered it took place among a very small crowd in comparison with the throngs that will be in attendance for summer holi- days. The fact members of a Toronto motorcycle gang were present is not encouraging in the least. We certainly don't envy the police in their difficult task. It must be prac- tically impossible for them to deter- mine the best way to handle the few trouble-makers. To go easy on them may only inspire them to see how far they can go, while on the other hand to step on them may infuriate them to the point where they will try to get even. We are of the opinion that stiff penalties for those causing problems in the early weeks may act as a deter- ent to future disturbances, One thing is certain. Businessmen in the resort must be prepared to help where they can, even if it means loss in revenue until the situation is cleared up. They should be prepared to refuse rental of accommodation to those of questionable character. Liquor outlet operators should slow down service to patrons who appear to be boisterous and seeking "action". Obviously, the police should be notified if any situa- tions appear to be reaching the point where trouble could arise, so they can be on hand to prevent any problems. The police can't be expected to overcome problems unless others are prepared to assist them in whatever ways possible. T-A photo Robert Hoffman at EPS centennial day 9Ptedie4 4U maim oat otfle For a lip-smackin' treat in Tasmania and Western Australia which are the least industrial states. From 1911 to 1939 the Labour Party from time to time assumed power of office at Canberra, and in every state capital, but in 50 years of strug- gle it did not achieve unity of doctrine. This came as a result of the fact that the Regional confer- ence suggests recommendations "for the betterment" of the Party and the annual conference has a supreme importance in deter- mining policy. The annual con- ference has disciplinary power and full (not quite) discretion in the interpretation and implem- entation of policies. This is one of the key problems in a federal party - reconciliation of federal and state groups. The Labour Party from 1941 to 1949 where the issues on the Defence Act, Conscription, were bitterly fought and won by Cur- tin, very effectively, particularly in 1943 and 1946. Chifley, new party leader, took a different course from Curtin in the post war reconstruction program. Op- position argued that the agree- ment proposed on international trade by Chifley was a threat to Australian wage earners. Chifley won his point in the caucus and in parliament. No less than with other part- ies, the main section of the Labour Party policy was on nat- ional lines attached to parliam- entary methods, a principle of British constitutionalism. Com- pared with her British counter- part, the Australian Labour Party has suffered the lack of guidance by intellectuals. The outstanding intellectuals and leaders were: William Hughes and William A. Holman. These two men gave the most radiant leadership to the Australian Labour party. It is interesting to mention that the key support to the Aus- tralian Labour party came from the Roman Catholic Church and Irish nationalists. From the very beginning of Canadian political parties, we had as we have today, two major national parties. In Australia, 1901 to 1910 three or more groups were represented in the House of Representatives.Since 1919 membership has been div- ided between three parties, with independents sometimes holding the balance of power, as we have today in the Canadian House of Commons. Let's get it settled LIBERAL AND OTHER POLITICAL PARTIES Two Liberal parties were in existence in Australia before 1914, and they represented the anti-Labour bloc. The Old Lib- eral at Victoria was under lead- ership of Alfred Deakin; also —Please turn to page 5 readily accept. We hope there's one next week! When members of Exeter coun- cil were informed recently that the local Baptist congregation planned to erect their own church in the community, one councillor quickly retorted: "we need an- other church like we need a hole in the head". It's difficult to argue with that opinion on the basis that Exeter already has nine worship centres, which appears to be exceeded only by the number of service stations in the community. It's impossible to exactly cal- culate the number of persons served by the present churches in Exeter, but we doubt it exceeds more than 5,000 persons—and that's based on an estimate of every resident in the district attending church. That, of course, isn't the prac- tice, so the number of persons served by the nine churches prob- ably comes closer to the 3,000 mark. That's less than 335 per- sons per church, or based on the average family unit of four per- sons, 80 families per church. There can certainly be no ob- jection to the Baptists building a new church. Just because they are the latest congregation to do so, doesn't single them out from the others. However, we wonder how soon congregations in Exeter—and In 1895 Labour's Electoral League established the right of the central committee "to annul the selection of any candidate if anything in his past record, or in the order of his election, should render it advisable". The Labour Party institutions across the con- tinent were formed at different times. In Queensland the Labour Party dates from 1892, in Vic- toria from the eve of the feder- ation of January 1901. In 1890 the newly created Aus- tralian Labour Federation, under the leadership of W. Lane, adopt- ed a statement of political aims. One of these statements was "the nationalization of all sources of wealth, and all means of produc- ing and exchanging wealth". Party unity was shattered be- tween 1893 and 1907, by dis- agreement over party organiz- ation, solidarity and doctrine. The Labour Party in a few fol, lowing years declined in mem- bership and influence. The Lab- our party constitution of 1907 regulated the structure and pow- ers of the executive. In 1903 the Labour Party aban- doned the traditional policy of "no alliance" and joined the Liberals forming a coalition go ver n- ment with Kidston as treasurer (Labour leader). This caused a split within the Labour party, and in 1908 the Kidston and Philip party merged. The Labour Party in spite of its lack of unity of doctrine, fought for the policies which to- day are accepted by other part- ies as national policies. In the beginning the Labour Party bor- rowed political ideas and re- forms from the Liberalparty and today, opponents borrow reforms initiated by Labour. The Labour party supported Deakin's "New Protection" pol- icy, because it tied the protec- tive tariff to the maintenance of living standard; in early years the Labour Party refused to com- mit itself to any tariff policies. The Labour Party in 1899 held office in Queensland for a week, in 1910 it held office in NewSouth Wales for six years and at the same time the Labour Party oc- cupied office in South Australia. The first time the Labour Party held office at Canberra in 1904, it was only for three months. In 1910 the Labour Party intro- duced a federal land-tax law, this law quickened the breaking up of large estates, (but other measures were piece-meal) and attracted many rural votes. This time the Labour Party remained in office for its full term. In 1919 the Labour Party (in op- position) demanded through its platform that the "Common- wealth parliament be given auth- ority to substitute for the pres- ent states" - delegated powers of states. The Labour Party held office The recent government regulations for ambulance operators came under fire at last week's Ontario Mayors and Reeves Association sessions in Niagara Falls. Leading in criticism was J. S. Dar- ling, reeve of Burks Falls, a community in the Parry Sound district. He said the department has laid down rules too strict, requiring "deluxe" accom- modations. "We don't give a damn about de- luxe, we just want four wheels and an engine," he stated emphatically after noting many ambulance operators were being forced out of business by the stringent rules. Getting closer to home, area muni- cipalities have already been informed by Dashwood ambulance operator Harry Hoffman that he will be forced out of business unless they are prepared to grant him a subsidy to meet the new regulations. similar communities—will start looking seriously at church union, at least to the point of using one church for more thanone denom- ination. An interesting item in this regard recently took place in Winnipeg where an Anglican and Roman Catholic congregation agreed to join forces to build a new church, to be shared by each. The economics of the move are evident, and information on the project indicated the two congregations had little difficulty in reaching accord on every ques- tion faced in the joint project. Roman Catholics were willing to accept the Anglican's tradit- ional communion rail in front of the altar steps, while Angli- cans had no objections to the Catholic stations of the cross which will be installed in the chapel. The fact there is a need for consideration of such projects in this area was clearly evi- denced at the recent Synod of the Diocese of Huron. It was stated that 117 of the 301 Ang- lican churches were having bud- get problems. Indications were that it would get worse before it would get better, because the ministers wanted higher salar- ies. More than half of the 204 -- Please turn to page 5 The Times-Advocate has already advocated that area officials discuss the situation with Mr. Hoffman, and if they find there are rules that are impractical for a rural operator, they should ask the government to with- draw them. The reception the Burks Falls reeve received in his condemnation of the regulations suggests many reeves and mayors in Ontario are of the opin- ion the regulations are impractical and those in this area should quickly Lend their voice to this opposition. The alternatives are to either lose the ambulance service in this area, or pay a considerable amount of money so it can be maintained in the manner the government deems necessary. In view of the past performance of the area service, neither alternative appears necessary, but let's not wait until it's too late to voice opposition. Another battle of words? Let us hope that we are to be spared a parliamentary battle of words over the words to 0 Canada. Last week a Senate - Commons committee recom- mended the adoption of 0 Canada as our national anthem, but felt that fur- ther study was necessary before suit- able lyrics are accepted. There is no assurance, of course, that the recommendation for the change in the official anthem will meet with approval in the Commons. And if selection of the new words is left to our parliamentary representatives, we can be assured of a time-wasting del- uge of numbing oratory along the lines of the flag "debate" of a couple of years ago. 12695174:7''nicsaMil, The lyrics of 0 Canada as they stand are apparently considered unac- ceptable. There is no doubt that they could be improved upon, but arriving at a set of words that will please every segment of our society, or even the majority of them is next to impossible. Tinkering with the words of a long-established anthem will offend as many persons as it pleases. And is it really necessary? Are the words that important? Examine the words to our present official national anthem and those of the U.S. national anthem. They are less than scintillating. Yet they con- tinue to be revered and there is no clamour to update or change them. —Elmira Signet Times Established 1873 Advocate Established 1881 Amalgamated 1924 Throughout the year we re- ceive invitations to cover a numb- er of events, and seldom do we turn down an opportunity to get in on a free meal. This is espec- ially the case when the banquet is held at the Exeter Legion, because we have just reason for suggesting the Legion Aux- iliary provide one of the best meals you can find anywhere in this part of the country, However, after attending an event Saturday night, we have to add another name to our pre- ferred list of cooks, and that would be Mrs. Dick Etherington. Members of the Huron County 4-H sheep club held their meet- ing at the Etherington farm, and after the youths had judged a couple of pens of sheep, they sat down to a delicious feed of lamb. Joining them for the event were their parents and several interested sheep breeders in Huron. Preston Dearing, who never strayed too far from the table, commented after the feed that anyone who didn't enjoy eating lamb didn't like anything. We would certainly have to agree with that opinion, especially with Mrs, Etherington as cook. There certainly didn't appear to be too many among the 65 in attendance who didn't enjoy the meal. Three large roasts were reduced to scraps in short order, although we noticed the chap on the end of the carving knife being very fair in dispensing the del- icacy. You know, "one piece for you, and one for me" and when you're serving 65 people that works out to a lot of pieces "for me". After the meal had settled to the point where most people could get up from their chairs, they were treated to an exhibition of sheep trimming by Gerald Dear- ing. He and his father have a barn full of ribbons and trophies to prove they know how to trim sheep to bring out their best qualities and it appears to be a real art. After watching Gerald deftly trim the wool to make his subject take on the appearance of a real champion, Mrs. Ross Marshall suggested the editor should allow him to trim up his beard. We politely declined the offer, although we must admit some people have suggested our facial growth looks worse than the rump of a sheep, and there's no telling what Gerald could have come up With in a design. Number One son was thrilled with his visit to the farm and ran his father ragged Chasing cats and looking at pigs, sheep and a pony. However, it may be some time before we take him for a return visit to a farm, because we find some farmers just too obliging. The host offered him numerous cats to take home and when we finally pulled him away from the vantage point he had chosen to watch the sheep "get his hair cut" his tears only subsided when Preston offered to bring a couple Of sheep around to our house the next day. With friends such as that, who needs enemies! All in all, it was a most en- joyable night. and if any readers are ever invited to a 441 sheep chit) meeting, we suggest they When you write a column like this, you get some reaction. If you didn't it wouldn't be worth writing, because it wouldn't be worth reading. A recent column has produced reaction. It dealt with the load we heap on teenage kids general- ly, and contained a list of what my 16-year-old, specifically, had to do in the next few weeks. Two letters arrived smartly, then a third. The first was from K.D., of Owen Sound. "Your col- umn is not up to your usual standard. Not quite so frank. It might have been if you had turn- ed the X-ray on yourself as well as on the critics of the young people of today—whoever they may be." Critics? K.D., meet L. E. Tay- lor of Toronto. Admitting that he has met a few decent teen- agers while on summer vaca- tions in a small town, he adds: "But not so in this big city ...A great many of the teenagers here are the pushing, impolite, im- moral bores to be shunned and avoided wherever possible." K.D. says: "Any sane person would know your daughter is trying to do too much. Result of having two over-ambitious parents ...Each of you wanting to realize in each of your child- ren your own ambitions. Selfish, I'd say." Now wait a minute, there, K.D. You can say what you like about my wife, but by gorry, you're all wrong about me. All I want is for my daughter to stop driv- ing her mother nuts, pass her school year if possible, get mar- ried (preferably by elopement; I'll spring for a 50-foot ladder in lieu of a $1,000 wedding), have about five kids, and get as much fun out of them as we have Out of ours. Back to Mr. Taylor. He doesn't blame the parents, but the kids, They have it too soft. Says they have more advantages than we had but lack initiative and drive, And he lists about 30 things he was doing, while in high school. CoMe oh, be sensible. Sure, you did them. But how many others of your age did. There was darn little initiative and 50 YEARS AGO The Commercial Travellers' Association has passed a resol- ution to assist for one week on the farms. What about the mer- chants' Association and the clerks' association and the Min- isterial Association? There will be no farmers' ex- cursion to OAC, Guelph during June this year. The railways and the farmers are too busy to bother with frills this year. Victoria Day was a record- breaker. It seemed to be a fight between spring and summer. All holidaying was cancelled and people stayed at home and con- sidered the high cost of living for a change. Mr. John A. Willison, who has had charge of the editorial de- partment of the Toronto Daily News for many years, has re- signed. He is an old Huron boy having been born near Drysdale. He learned the paper business With the Exeter Times. 25 Yi% ARS AGO SS 2 Hay of which Mrs. Rod Ellis is teacher, has collected 830 lbs, of rubber for salvage. Decoration Day at the Exeter cemetery has been cancelled for the duration of the war. Huron Lumber Co. has been given the contract to erect a new pasteurizing plant at the Huron County Horne, Clinton. Dr. Stuart Stanbury has been made a member of the Order of the British Empire in the recent King's birthday honors, for eX- ceptionaI services in organizing blood transfusion units in York- shire, Eng, 15 YEARS AGO The Hospital Association was commended last week by J. S. Dolphin, Toronto architect, who inspected the building. He was loud in his praise for the ef- ficient construction of the build- ing committee. Ulric Snell is the chairman. Official approval of the arti- ficial ice bylaw for Exeter's arena has been given by the Ontario Municipal Board. N. 0. Hipel Contracting Co. will begin work next week. Dr. Frank Butson will open his office for medical practice in Exeter in June. 10 YEARS AGO Ausable River Conservation Authority has started purchas- ing options on land required for the proposed dam at Parkhill, This was announced Wednesday by Fieldman H. G. Hooke, Ex- eter. A complete flying progr am from 1:30 to 5 pm will feature this year's Air Force Day at RCAF Station Centralia, on Sat- urday, June 8. The Exeter Junior Band held their first concert Wednesday evening in the SHDHS auditor- ium. The band has been organ- ized only six months under the direction of A, 3. Ford of the Martin BoUndy School of Music, London. Tuesday. Rev, H. Snell who is entering his tenth year as pastor of James Street United Church, was elected president of the London Conference of the United Church, meeting at First Church, St. Thomas. drive during The Depression. He goes on: "Metric had to be studied, and written off in swelteringly hot June days, with air-conditioning nowhere." It still does, old boy, in most places, and furthermore, it's about three times more difffcult than the matric you and I passed. And the universities demand standards far higher, for admission. Back to K.D. "Bet your mother would have had more sense." (She didn't have time. Ed. note) "Whose fault is it that your daughter and others want to do so much in and out of school? Yours and others like you. What kind of training, advice, guid- ance have you given her apart from 'strive, strive, strive' and 'achieve, achieve, achieve'?" K.D., you are hereby invited to give my daughter some of that stuff. But don't blame me if you emerge from the conference bloody and bruised. There's more of the same from K.D., and a lot of it good sense. It ends: "Baloney to your sex, LSD and drinks—mere red her- rings to drag in and show how up-to-date you really are! Not stuffy at all! Ho! Ho!" Well, ho-ho to you, K.D. You've been reading too many articles about punk parents, and not en- ough about punk kids. If you think drink and drugs and sex are red herrings, in relation to teen- agers, you'd better pull your head out of that sand-pile. There you are. One corres- pondent says it's the parents' fault. The other says it's the kids'. They're both wrong. And both right. And then came the third let- ter, balm to tortured nerves. It was from an old friend, Edith Rudell of London, Ont. She is not exactly an amateur com- mentator. Six boys and a girl. I quote: "I will frame it (the column) and amen! The fantas- tic amount of time and energy and nervous tension expended by My group is not possible to describe. Furious? Anyway, it exhausts tne just being an On- looker. So bless you, Bill, for putting the thoughts into words." And bless you, dear heart. And bless X.D. and L,E.