The Brussels Post, 1929-1-9, Page 5CENTRE OF CONTROVERSY
WARD OFF INFLUENZA
Thomalzdo are finding relief with
Vends Lightni;czg Cough Syrup.
The Modesty of the Canadians
fr
(Saturday Night) bad fellows. Perhaps some Canadian
It is not consistent Web the eat- w111 arise and say they 'knew a-
ure of a Canadian even on occasions, practised the real art of war, But
such as this to indulge in much brag. t I doubt it. That is not the Cana -
This is not a virtue but a deficiency, diary way.
almost a complex. .I .In 1914 the Allies recoiled; the Gen. Bramwell Booth, ]read of the
Reviewing the 'ten sad years that British in line with or a little lacer Salvation Army, whom a faction in
have elapsed since we veterans were than their allies retreated from Mons the high council is seeking to de-
pose.
important to anybody, since our fad- In 1918 the Canadian Corps crashed
Mg away into obscure citizens .or as the gate of Mons, There has been
some of the boys would put it since .some controversy as to casualties.
we stopped living, I admit we have klad Sir Arthur Currie led a French
corps in so striking an act in the
Great War Drama, even although he
had ten thousand casualties the
French would have made flim a Mar -
disabled which we have slowly ac shall of France and a national hero.
complished by an opologe'cie hat -in- We are wiser; we make him a liti-
hand attitude of Parliament and its gant.
officials. I have said enough I think. Don't
Individually we have had an im- growl at the Americans for their pro-
mense distaste for recounting the paganda. But, whenever they men -
events where Canadian soldiers made 'don one of their pet shows, just
European history. Our lineof nar- bring out in parallel columns three
ra'cive rather runs to the door of an bigger and better shows put on by
estaminet than to the grim bargain- the -Canadians.
ing in hardware and left us the own- 1 ,.,
ership of trenches.
Until very lately few attempts Fire la Listowel
have been made among ourselves to :
set forth the real facts of Canadian j Business Section
service; and as for fiction if any
Canadian writer should attempt to George's Restaurant and Dominion
invent a Canadian war -hero he would Store Badly Damaged by Water
be promptly contradicted by veter-, Listowel, Jan. 5—A fire of un-
ans who would check up on the
writer's mythical "Bill Jenkins" as' determined origin in the stairway
to time, place and unit with the un- between the
D. jBGeorge's h restaurant
and the Dominion store this morn -
romantic accuracy of a war diary. ing occasioned considerable loss.
Until the present generation of vet- i There are two stairways leading
erans shall disappear there are too' to the apartmen'c which is in the
many cold obtrusive facts for ro- heart of the business district and it
mance to flourish. i was on the top of one that the fire
All this is to the bad. We had was discovered. The heaviest loss
too great a percentage of our men was suffered by George's restaurant
in line, the war came too far up our and the Dominion store, both places
own street, to le'c us do what the being seriously damaged, particular
Americans would term "bunking the ly by water. Carl Hemsworth, radio
Canadian public." dealer, also had goods destroyed by
'Vow the Americans, with their water and smoke.
low percentage of actual combat- No estimate of the damage could
nn'cs and casualties in proportion to be ascertained this morning.
their total population, are in a de-, s
Iicious state of Bunkabundability. 1 How Honey
Already their magazine writers have
invented for them more war heroes be Used
than thou hospitals had cases of
pyorrhea. Their senior officers too,,
some of them at any rate, have start; Honey, once the worlds only sour-
ed to throw a chest and exalt the ce of sugar is still the best and pur-
effors of American above that of any est of Nature's sweets. Not only is
of the Allies. ;honey a sweet, but it is also a van
Students of military history will; uable energy producing food, and
not quarrel with the claim that the as such, deserves a place on the
Americans won the war. A hundred daily menu of every Canadian home.
years ago the Prussians claimed to It is especially good for children
have won the Battle of Waterloo. In because it satisfies tnetr natural
a technical sense these claims have craving for sweets andalso supplies
merit. It is the last straw that the necessary energy for their play
breaks the camel's back and it is or work,
the last reserve that wins a battle. honey is the nectar of flowers,
As one dry old Prussian general gathered and modified by the honey
said to the bragging element of his lee. Approximately it consists of
day; "Yes the Prussians won the 85 per cent invert sugars, 18 per
Battle of Waterloo; the English cent water, small quantities of min -
fought it; and the French lost it," eral matter and volatile oils, Honey
So today we may at least say: "Yes, varies in colour and flavour accord -
the Americans won the Great War; tog to its source, but all is of equal
the Allies fought it." Many of ee value as a sweet or food. All Can-
adian honey granulates sooner or
later, depending upon the proport-
ions of the invert sugars present.
Unfortunately, granulation is often
taken as a sign of adulteration, this, '
been afflicted with a modesty a-
mounting to criminal negligence.
Our collective efforts have amount-
ed to no more than picking up our
would be happy 'co add, "And the
Germans lost it," but we are not so
darn sure.
But I ant not tonight objecting to
the propaganda of the United
States. Her advertising methods
have done more for her in building
up her population than her tariff
wall.
What I ant saying is that it is
shameful to us that, having in our
shop ten times finer military exploits
than the American, we continue to
practise a policy of low visibility.
No nation on earth has ever dur-
ing four years of continuous fight-
ing entered so vigorously as did
Canada and then maintained and in-
creased its efforts to the last day of
the war. We did not enter with a
Bull Run but "saved the situation."
In the last hundred days of the war
the Canadians wore best organized
-and hardest -hitting corps in Europe,
the equal in quality of any military
body in history. Wellington would
have given his back teeth to com-
mand such a body and Marlborough
his immortal soul,
When some of our generals like
Currie and Archie Maedennell have
gone to their place and their mortal
remains have crumbled into dust we
shall admit that they were not half -
Subject choices for 1929
Series Oratory Tests
Announcement of subjects for the
1929 Canadian and International
Oratorical Contests, sponsored in
Ontario by The Toronto Daily Star,
sire ale. These subjects are as fol-
lows:
ol-lows:
"Canada Among the Nations."
"The Unification of Canada."
"The People of Canada." .
"Canada's Economic Problem.",
Any one of these four subjects
may be used in the district, provin-
cial end Canadian championships. In
the individual school competitions,
preceding these more final stages,
any subject at all may be used.
The Canadian committee announc..
es that Quebec has been added to the
list of provinces participating. .A
Quebec champion will thus be in the
field for the Canadian finals next
year.
Ron. Athanase David, Provincial
Secretary of Quebec, expressed nis
keen interest in the contest, and
Hon. Cyrille F. Delage, supernitend•
ent of the department of educa'tiun,
is sending out', circular to the sec-
ondary schools of the province urg-
ing them to join in the competition.
A number of individual schools have
already expressed their intention
holding contests and sending in their
winners to the provincial competi-
tion.
Nova Scotia, which was in the con
tests in 192,7, but not in 1928, is
back again for 1929.
British Columbia, Alberta, Mani
tuba, Ontario and Prince Edward
Island are also definitely lined up
for 1929.
For the first time contestants in
the district, provincial and Cana.
diet finals will be given a choice of
subjects. Last year in the individ•
nal school contests a candidate could
use any subject, but in the district,
provincial and Canadian finals "Can-
ada's Future" was the only topic
permitted. In 1927 the only subjec:t
allowed was "Canada's Diamond
Jubilee; her achievements since
Confederation."
The contests are open, without
charge, to pupils, both boys and
girls in secondary schools, 'chat is, in
high schools, collegiate institutes and
other recognized educational insti-
tutions below university grade.
Students of primary schools are not
eligible
The age limit is that all com-
petitors must be less than 19 years
of age on February 1, 1029. Ora-
tions ntust be original and must not
take longer than 10 minutes in de-
ivery. They may be delivered in
French or English.
As in previous years, the Cana-
li:tn champion will be given a travel-
ne; scholarship in the form of a trip
to Europe and afterwards will meet
chlmrpieus of other countries for the
nter•national contest.
Frederick Hoteon of Tavistock,
Ontario, won the Canadian champ-
ionship in 1927 and came third In
the international. William Fox jr.,
of London, Ontario, won the Cana-
dian .finals in 1928; he, too, cane
third at Washington in the interna-
tional contest.
The various dates for 1929 will
be announced Later, but meanwhile
contestants may be thinking aborrt
the ial. subjects, or preparing their ma-
O
The first lightning conductor was
!vented by a &molten monk in
1754.
Crows often .drop snails or mus -
els on the rocks to break their
shells so that they can more easily
xtract the meat.
however, is not the case, as granule -
t on indicates purity and dors ant in
any way affect the quality of the
honey.
honey may be used in many ways, i
Lite most common way being as a
spread or for dessert. Tons of
honey are now being used in the 1
manufacture of bread, cakes, cookiesate., and many a housewife ltas
found that when honey is used in-
stead of sugar in the making of such
erticles,a better flavour is produced,
and that the product will keep fresh
and moist far a much longer period.
Ronny mixed with peanut butter or
cheese also makes an excellent fill-
ing for sandwiches, and as a sweet-
ener for cereals, fruit drinks, ice
cream, etc., It is unsurpassed. Honey
can also be used instead of sugar
for preserving fruit and in the Mak-
ing of candies, and will impart a
flavour all its own. In almost any i
recipe that calls for the use of sugar'
honey may be wholly or partially
substituted and the palatability, and s
food value of the product increased
by so doing,
BK $$ELS
WEDNESDAY, JAN, 90, 1929.
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Coupe
Sedan Two -Door
Sedan Four -Door
De Luxe Coupe
NEW PRICES SAVINGS OLD PRICES
$820 $30 $850
860 15 875
890 25 915
870 40 910
Roadster and Touring Car Prices Unchanged: Roadster $850; Touring Car $870
All prices f. o. b. Windsor, Ontario, including standard factory equipment
(freight and taxes extra)
In the past, scores of thousands of buyers seeking the
greatest dollar -value, have purchased Plymouth—on
the basis of simple comparison and consast with other
cars in its price range.
At these new lower prices, the contrasts that Plymouth
.resents—in all-round econorny of operation and up-
keep, combined with full-size, weatherproof hydraulic
4 -wheel brakes, modern engineering, im-
pressive power and performance—are
even more conclusive, even more empha-
tic of the Chrysler management's deter-
mination to give quality and value far
Dealer
in advance of anything else in the lowest -priced field.
This mort recbc:ion y13oszea pr it;es'
is thus in keeping with Chrysler ideals, while passing
on to purchasers the. benefits that accrue from hugely
increased production.
See the Plymouth! Drive it—and try to match
it in quality and value. Wo LtIc.ve you
will find these new low prices remove
Plymouth further than ever frosrs any
other offering in the greatest motor
car market
and upwards, F.O.B. Windsor, Ont
E. C. Cunningham
(lot)
Brussels, Ont.
NOTED CAREER ENDS. RE.ELECTED MAYOR
TOWN OF GODERICH
Hon. G. H. Murray, Premier of
Nova Scotia from 1896 to 1923 ,died
in Montreal Sunday night after a
three days' illness from pneumonia.'
BELGRAVE
Mrs. Manning and children are
visitor» with relatives at Auburn.
tielgt,,v • school i» po.. p„ning op-
ening schonl on account ,'t sickness
in lite section.
1tey sod .1'"k i1cK,nzte of Wind -
Nor, cur spending the holidays wilt)
their parent., R. I;, and ,Mrs, ,iIclien•
zie.
Urs, Summit ett. and daughter, Cot.
bine ale visitors with the blt'ntei',
brother, Or. Autlet•,,on of Phil/We/-
elite.
Online on Geddes, of Chatham, and
Joe and Sirs. Little of Seafarth were
holiday visitors with their parents
W. J. and Mrs Geddes,
F, and 11ts. Armstrong and family
of Alb,tte are visitleg the former's
father and mother, George and Mrs.
Artnelrrng of the village.
5o88 Hnc'nfelt, of FVhtgham Higir
School staff was a holiday visitor
wilt Mr, and Mte. Scobte and family,
David and Mrs, Hamilton of
Wiugharn were New Year's visitors
with John and Mrs. Wightnran and
family and nther friends in the
vietnity,
The regular meeting -of the Worn -
ens' Institute will be held at the home
of Mee, Jun, Vameamp nn Tnesday aft-
ernomn, January 150. Rev, Mr,
Senbie will give the topic "Home mak-
ere Teak" and music will be furnished
by Mee, Oarl P,'ncttie All ladies are
invited to attend,
Messrs, Thompeon Bros., propriet-
ors of the leeewater Creamery, have
purchased a 131ckie Fire hngine for
their own protection front fire,
H. J. A. MacEwan, mayor of the
town of Goderich for the last tout-
years.
ouryears. who was successful at the
polls Monday, defeating C. C, Lee
by a majority of 59.
HURON COUNTY •
I Airs, N. W, Trnlw'trrhn, of Mintier
was Inotuinnted Fot animal tt'nste,•
but %piddled rather than c,tnse a
election.
Mrs. D. Pnyniz, wife cif the drug-
gist iv) o tvnsAhot to dentlr by handits
is an nld Clinton girl formerly Miss
Alice Pratt.
J IP Whitely, who has been treas-
twee of (1nrlerirh Township for the
past 23 yeare, died at hie home, near
(loderiab,
Mrs. Ohes. Jackson, Blyth, had the
misfnrtnne to fell on the sidewalk and
quite severely injure her hip which
will incapacitate iter for some weeks,
Henry Koller, of the 1,3th eoncees•
THnwiek. Inst n valuable mare,
Aeute indigestion caused ire death.
He refused over $200 for her not long
ago,
Ontnf 859 schools in Ontario hav-
ing a deposit in the penny banks.
Winghatn school sonde 15th with
50 per cent of pupils participating and
with $851.48 to their credit.
A tail has been pt'esentedto the
Presbytery of Huron, addressed to
Rev. James Foote, of Oaven church,
Exeter, from St. Andrew's church,
Carleton Place. Ontario. The Pree-
caileon oWeHetneetlay ilthe 9th inst. the
at
()Beton,
SHOWS PROSPERITY
Hon. Jas. Malcolm, Minister of
Trade and Commerce, whose depart-
ment shows that business in Can-
, ada is up to its highest peak. It has
also been a great year in Agricul-
ture.
William Itittn, "f Hitllot1, last week
attended his 52nd ronserative school
meeting of S S. No I, Hallett.
Winglnun is planning for a renn-
iou this yeitr,atsthr town will rnl-
ebtate its 50th anniversary since its
ineorpmatiun as a 1n1`41.
Mime Gerrie who has been princip-
al of Bayfield Public school fee,
three years has resiuned and will
i e:"'II at Cm loan high School.
Alex 11111 'reit, a well known lien -
.i,,11 citizen, passed away suddenly in
('iin(nn Hospital cm Christmas morn-
ing, lie was clerk of that village at
the time of his death.
it. might be of interest in the many
friends of Rev. 0. Afaxwell, who
formerly preached at Leeh,t,n and
Union churches to know of his most 1
recent promotion. He has been ap-
pointed to Emperor's Gate Presby ,
terian church London, Finglaod
A very happy mat•rimnnial event
took plane in Zurich, on Saturday,
December 22nd, when Rev. Turkheitn .�
united iu marriage Miss Mildred
Mary Katbf'eisch, daughter' of Louis
and Mrs. Kalbfleisch of the 10th
can -
I
ceseinn, Clap 'Potvnshin, end Harry
Whitney lirokenshire, Znrich,
Rimer Moore, 1st concession of
Ash-
field, ld
, met with
severelos ors )
Mor.
t
tray morning when fire deatroped his
large barn with its °entente. It
is supposed that the fire started
from the backfiring of a gasoline'
engine which was used for pump -1
ing. The barn contained the season's
scop of hay, grain and straw, also I
some iinpiements. The live Brock had I
been turned out There was insurance 1
of 163;300e but the lose above this
amount will be considerable,
Alvin Proctor. of Goderich town-
ship, found guilty of an offence
against a girl under sixteen years of
age, came before Magistrate Reid for
sentence on Fi id ay last and was sent
10 the Ontario Reformatory at Guelph
for a tertn of six to twelve mouths.
,.
BRUCE COUNTY
The well drillers found a good sup-
ply of water for Kinlough school at
157 feet.
An old timer in the person of
John Rose, Saskatoon, is here cu a
visit to his brother', James, 8th con.
Bruce. It is fifty years since Mr.
Rose left this township, where be
was born. He has been successful
in the West,
H. Cain, an old and highly respect-
ed resident of Lucknow and for monv
years proprietor of the Oaiu House
died at the home nn Sanday, His
death was unexpected and carne as a
shock to his I tut V 1t'ieri,t9.
4
Radio Tax.
More than a quarter of a million
Canadians owning radio receiving
sets had paid the government tax of
$:1 up to the end of November, an
increase of 817,000 as compared
with the end of November in 1927.
It is believed, however, ;that more
titan 100,000 radio fans in the Dom-
inion are dodging this little tax, but
not all of theta evading deliberately.
The Depantment at Ottawa will
shortly make its annual drive on de-
iinaiut'nts. The revenue is devoted
to improvement of radio eervica.
The department maintains about a
score of radio interference cars
manned by experts, who investigate
local sources of static.
Eager to Follow
allow
Canada's Example
Penny Postage Stirs Great Britain
in Favor• of Reduction
London, Jan, 3— The action of
the Canadian government in rein-
troducing penny postage to other
parts of the Empire has bad a most
stimulating effect on the widespread
agitation for cheaper postal rates in
Britain. The Federation of Cham
bers of Cormnerce of the ,i3ritsh Erni•
pire are joining the Associated
Chambers of Commerce in renewed
representation to the postmaster -
general and preparing memoranda
for signature of leading trade Or.
ganizations of the country,