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Confederation,
Elizabeth C. Nonarski
"I propgse the adap-
tation of the rai&bow as
our enblem. By the , en-
dless variety of its tints
the rainbow will give an
excellent idea of the
diversity of races,
religions, sentiments and
interests of the different
parts of the con-
federation. By its slender
and elongated form the
rainbow would afford a
perfect representation of
the geographical con-
figuration of con-
federaton. By its lack of
consistence - an image
without substance - the
rainbow would represent
aptly the solidarity of our
confederation. An em-
blem we must have, for
every great empire has
one; let us adopt the
rainbow." - Henri Joly de
Lotbiniere
Like the emblem,
confederation represents
many valuable beliefs
and it signifies the most
important occurrence
during Canada's history.
It gives the land one
name, the people unity,
and the country and its
inhabitants the sense of
belonging together. In the
past years, a unified
Canada was an honored
situation to Canadians.
Today, changed views
and new priorities have
made this "together-
ness" seem worthless.
Can confederation sur-
vive in -,,the modern
Canadian society?
Confederation, by
definition, is the
association in a con-
federacy, united or allied
by treaty. In 1867, Upper
and Lower Canada and a
few other regions com-
pleted the mechanics by
signing the British North
America Act, marking
Canada's beginning. This
constitutional form was
the concrete evidence of
confederation.
More importantly than
a lawful act, con-
federation symbolized
strong human beliefs.
The people had a dream,
as well as a need, for
unity. With con-
federation., a unique
"breed" of people was
created - Canadians, who
combined togetherness
with diversity.
Under the Canadian.
flag, each person made
an unspoken vow of
oneness; each was equal
and 'united in the sense
that he shared a country.
Unlike the United States
of America, where people
from all cultures were
put into a "melting pot"
and they exitted as one
The Royal
Canadian Legion
is pleased to
announce the
sponsorship of
a fund-raising
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in support of the
Clinton Legion
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new society. Canadians
respected and honoured
the traditions of original
heritages.
I can relate to this
directly because my
parents are originally
from Poland, and their
customs have always
been regarded with in-
terest, not spite in
Canada. Therefore,
Canadians possess a
unique togetherness - one
that thrives on the
similar homeland
combined with the
variety of cultural
qualities - that is the
inner meaning of con-
federation.
With the present
controversy over
Canadian unity, one
seriously questions the
worthiness of con-
federation today. As I
have illustrated, con-
federation in Canada
resulted from the
people's strength.
Historical problems and
geographical show us
realistic reasons why
Canada has survived.
Confederation was
exactly "an image
without substance".
Therefore, do today's
Canadians lack this inner
strength to go on united?
The French and
English-speaking people
in particular managed to
conform and live
homogously a century
ago, but cannot now.
Their descendents Fire
presently debating
whether the Canadian life
is good enough for thein?
Of course, economics and
politics play a major role
in the disruption of
Canadian unity, but this
land's people seem to
forget that we all are still
Canadians. I wonder if we
still have the original
strength to live and work
together.
Unconsciously till
recently, even I have told
others that I am of Polish
background before
Canadian. I am glad that
I live in prospering
Canada, but the political
debates over Quebec
reform have brought out
even greater unrest as
everyone begins to
question that which was a
"land of promise".
Personally, I think
that, since Canadians are
no longer living as a
single unit, they have
indeed lost the
"togetherness" of living
in the homeland of
Canada. Just being a
Canadian is not im-
portant now; hence,
confederation's deepest
meanings have become
insignificant.
Confederation was a
worthy solution to the
early settlers' problem
(lack of a homeland). It
honoured what was hoped
for and accepted - a
strong unity between
people who varied as
much as the snowflakes.
Now, a new population
with political problems is
defeating the challenge
and may possibly find an
answer in separation.
The inner meaning of
Confederation has been
lost in Canada's growth
and only the future
contains the final
solutions.
$5,000 raised
The fund raising
committee has tabulated
the results from the
recent fund raising drive
for modifications to the
CHSS tennis courts.
Students were out to
sell candles a few weeks
ago, and if you bought a
candle, it will be a few
more weeks before they
will come in. Studenits,.
will then proceed to
distribute the candies and
collect any remaining
money.
The Fund Raising drive
netted about $5,000 in
profit for the tennis
courts, and 4,000 candles
were sold. The top seller
was Pete Anstett who
sold 153 candles. He chose
the clock -radio for his
prize.
Randy Steele sold the
second largest amount.
His prize was not known
at presstime. Diane
Garrett came third in
sales. Her prize was
unknown at press time. -
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CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY', NOVE11t,IBER 23,1978 ---PAGE 23
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Fire drills, false alarms
In recent weeks,
students stopped what
they were doing and went
outside because of fire
bells. Most of, these in-
stances were fire drills:
exercises to test students
how they would react if a
real fire occurred.
The fire bell signals a
time to abort hard tests,
shorten classes and grab
a few puffs on a cigarette:
CHSS is required to have
two fire drills thislime of
year.
Basketball action
Last Friday, in Our teams travel- to
exhibition play, the Walkerton to playl the
midget basketball team,
coached by Mr. CI in�ick
lost 'to a- superior-
.Walkerton team by a
score of 49 - 11, high
scorer was Bill Tudwell
with 5 points.
The junior team was
defeated by Walkerton 64
- 44, high scorer was John
Elliot with 12 points.
The senior team played
well, but still managed to
lose. The score of this
game was 62-49 and high
scorer for the day was
Joe Verberne with 22 big
points.
Last Tuesday,
however, the fire bell
sounded and it was not a
drill. Some student
decided to pull an alarm
box and get the students
outside. No one knows
whether it was an escape
from a test or whether it
was a sarcastic reaction
to the many previous fire
drills. Everyon- was
lucky that it wasn't later
that afternoon as the
temperature fell rapidly.
Lucky we don't have fire
drills in the middle of
January!!
Just ask Dear Annie
Dear Annie: I have a
,,problem and I'm not
going to tell you. So
There!
Dear So; My, awen't
we childith ! !
early this year, and I've
got 'nearly all of it done.
I'm wondering though,
what should I buy
myself? Curivus.
Dear Curivus: How
about a Mirror?
same teams i agaih on Dea>c .A, .L',-, doing...
Modddy. -.. my Christmas shopping
Quicky Quit
Q. In an orange grove,
a group of workers are
picking oranges so fast
that each worker fills a
basket in one minute. The
amount in each basket
doubles every second.
When is each basket half
full?
A. The basket is half
full after fifty-nine
seconds.
Smile
The word honeymoon is
derived from wine made
of mead and honey, which
the intended pair drank in
northern European
countries, for a month
after the ceremony. The
month was referred to as
a moon.
Benmiller. Inn
We are pleased to advise
DEVON CREAM TEAS
are being served daily from 2:30 - 5:00 p.m. in
the Woollen Mill Lounge
After Tea visit
The Hollow
for an unique shopping experience
GIFTS OF DISTINCTION
*placemats, runners & mats, by "The Country Weaver", and "Country Seamers"
*handcrafted toys & dolls, *candles, *handwrought sterling silver jewellery,
*hand -blown glass lamps, *Quilts *Pottery *Hand -painted Stone Cats by Arlene
Stephens *Rhea Thompson Candies *gourmet foods & preserves by "Crabtree &
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Fvelyn" *"A Taste of the Wild", from Blanche Pownall Garrett *Antiques and fine
reprodnetions *China *Glass *Silver *Stained Glass *Dried flowers *Brass *Pine
Mirrors *Hasty Notes
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CABLE 12 LISTINGS
Wednesday 7:30 p.m.
"Simply Sports
with Doug Fisher
DIRECTLY FOLLOWING
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"I'll be Seeing You"
with Stan Profit
* Thursday is Special Night, Each week is a different show.
* "Best of Friends" with Eleanor and Warren Robinson
-�( "Bluewater Special" with Fred Salter
4( "Foxy's Friends" with Ronnie Varga
41( To round out his array of local ingenuity and versatility
,* will be the Goderich Little Theatre.
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The Church
Restaurant
Cor. Brunswick & Waterloo
Stratford, Ontario
UfnterSeason
Dining and Dancing
Friday and Saturday night -- Live orchestra
Lunch — a wide selection of a la carte dishes,
old favorites (CREPES, OMELETTES AND
PATE) and many new suggestions to enliven
your appetite.
Dinner — famous Church Specialities including
fresh fish and lobster flown in from Halifax. We
feature a fixed price menu Tuesday to Thursday
-- 3 courses and coffee $8.75, children $4.50.
The Church is perfect for Christmas parties
(140 persons maximum). With the new dance
floor, special orchestras or disco can be
arranged. Also available — our private room
for 20 persons.
"The menus - including brunch - are ever changing
and never disappointing."
Diane & Lynn Brooks
London Free Press Oct. 27, 1978
"Only in Stratford you say? That's right,
however no cause to say "pity". An
autumn Sunday in the tranquil and
handsome community that includes
brunch at The Church is pure pleasure."
Winston Collins
Toronto Sunday Star Oct. 8, 1978
0 Please phone for reservations
:Mt,
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Tuesday to Friday Lunch 12:00 - 2:00
Sunday Brunch
Tuesday to Saturday Dinner 6:00 on
Licensed by L L B 0
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CLIFFORD EVENS conductor
GODERICH PROGRAMMES
1978 - 79 Season
DECEMBER 16
Christmas Concert
FEATURING
'Nutcracker Suite'
Humperdinck
Rimsky-Korsakov
Britten
Traditional carol singing
Tschaikowsky
Prelude to Hansel and Gretel
Dance of the Tumblers
Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
- intermission -
Nutcracker Suite
FEBRUARY 17 MARCH 17
Barbirolli Elizabethan Suite for Strings
and Four Hbrns
Haydn Symphony No. 104(London)
- intermission -
Richard Strauss Horn Concerto No. 1
( Fergus McWilliam, soloist)
Beethoven Overture to "Egmont"
Glinka Overture to Russian and Lud-
milla
Miller Au Bord de la Forel
Cable Heritage Suite for Band
and Orchestra
- intermission -
Dvorak Symphony No, 6
ALL CONCERTS PERFORMED AT
G.D.C.I. AUDITORIUM
3 Concert Series FAMILY -'20
Tickets Available:
GODERICH-Campbell's. On The Square or any Rotarian
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