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OPINIONS DAILY TIMES-CAZETTE EDITORIAL PAGE \ FEATURES THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE OSHAWA WHITBY TdE OSHAWA TIMES (Established 1871) . GAZETTE AND CHRONICLE (Established 1863) MEMBER OF THE CANADIAN PRESS Net Paid Circulation Average Per Issue 7 J 9 1 0 DECEMBER, 1947 SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 1948 Publicity For Canada The success achieved by Barbara Ann Scott of the Minto Skating Club, Ottawa, in winning the European figure skating championship in Switzerland on Friday is not only a triumph for the diminutive skater but also for all Canada. It is not usual for an athlete to win the European title in two successive years as Miss Scott has done. Her achieve- ment is directly the result of application, hard training and the ability to eliminate practically all other interests. Among young people today this is unusual. However, she set a goal for herself and would not be deterred. Her success will serve to create renewed interest in figure skating throughout the Dominion. There will be, as a result of her taking the title, hundreds and perhaps thou- sands of young men and women as well as children in whose hearts there will be born a desire to emulate her. Canada as a whole cannot but reap benefit fro! her success for the attention of the world has been focused upbn the Dominion. Miss Scott's humble, unassuming man- ner and readiness to meet and talk with everyone cannot but impress the athletes and people of other nations of the wholesomeness, fitness and all-round ability and health of Canadians. It may well be that many will be induced to seek residence in Canada so that they too may be benefitted by our climate and living conditions. Miss Scott will now continue her training in prepara- tion for the Olympic tests to be held early in February. This is the goal which she set her heart on winning when she began skating at the age of seven. Every Canadian will be pulling for her to come through in the same rousing manner which placed her at the top of the list submitted by each. of the seven judges in the Euroean trials. Wound Stripe Ban Another example of the peculiar manner in which the "brass hats" of the Canadian Army think is the recent order frm Canadian Army headquarters at Ottawa directing that members of the Active and Reserve forces in Canada "take down" wound stripes, division flashes and length of service chevrons, : While the reason for the order is not given, it is pre- sumed that the idea is to save the feelings of the rookie and prevent his getting an inferiority complex. We think that if this is the only reason the order should be with- drawn as the rookie will be far more inclined to take pride in the number of such badges in his unit than to feel "small." The Stratford Beacon-Herald puts the case nicely by saying: "Reserve units certainly will not profit by the order of the Ottawa staff. Veterans in such units are responsible to a large degree for the training of recruits. Newly-enlisted men are impressed ny wound stripes and flashes, and would be inclined to pay more attention to men wearing them than to those without distinctive badges. Further, Ottawa is anxious for veterans to stay with Reserve units--but the order will do much to discourage them from doing so. It is quite understandable that the men who served overseas attach much importance to badges and wound stripes. They are proud of the divisions to which they were attached. If they have to take the badges from their uniforms it is prob- able that they will-refuse to attend parades. "Ottawa must realize that wound stripes, flashes and chevrons are decorations earned by the veterans. Their pride in them is justified and they should be allowed to wear them." THE WHITBY Lack Spelling Ability Canadian business executives, The Stouifville Tribune points out, are frequently heard to mention that many of the young students they engage for office help these days are woefully weak in spelling. Often the common words trip them. Whether the modern methods of teaching are responsible for turning out poor spellers is hard to say, but no doubt the more diversified curricula permit less time for concentration on a subject that is really important. In fact it is so important that the person applying for a position greatly reduces his or her chance of landing it by having even one word spelled incorrectly in a written application. Evidently the vpelling ability of students south of the border doesn't rate very high either, if that is any consola- tion. The New York State Department of Education made a survey of the spelling ability of third and fourth year high school students. It was found that a number of them cannot correctly spell the words they are expected to know before graduation from elementary schools. The most difficult word on the test, judging by the results, was "develop." Third year students achieved the accuracy of 65 per cent while seniors averaged 77 per cent. The next lowest score was "edrdially," which tripped juniors 23 per cent and seniors 15 per cent of the time. "Proceed," which gave seniors little difficulty, was misspelled by 21 per cent of the third year students. Other "puzzlers" were -- meant, absence, interment, decide, receive, athletic, sincerely, practical, February, vol- ume, whether, probable, foreign, scene, principal, secretary, association, session, reference and-appreciate. Those are the kina of words that any pupil who expects to pam we high school entrance examinations should be able to spell with very little difficulty, [ By HAROLD DINGMAN Ottawa Correspondent Ottawa, Jan. 17.--Not long ago we published in this space a brief item out of our mail bag and which was headed "A Woman Speaks." And it was only a few days later that a letter was slapped on our d>sk marked "Personal and Im- portant." There was something peculiar about that letter from the ginning. It did not find its way uietly into our mail box to have ry companionship with the government and other propaganda, A boy brought it and plunked it under our nose and went away. It was not a special delivery and it was, in fact, one cent short in postage. We opened it at once and these aggressive words jumped at us: "A man speaks. Sir," And went on from there. It was from one member of the one per cent of our population who were born out of wedlock. "I wish to point out to you a few things a person has to contend with who'has been born so unfor- tunately," said this person. "Have you ever enjoyed the feeling of having your friends ask your age and have to lie about it, for after all, one cannot admit ignorance? And also have them inquire about relatives and have to answer with a fictitious brother or sister? . "Would you also enjoy the feel- ing of bearing a name that is not your own, but a name that you have chosen for yourself? Would you enjoy applying for a good position and have them ask for your birth certificate, and have the opportunity pass you by be- cause you were unable to deliver the goods? "Then and then only, my friend, will you be able to fully realize the enormity of this disgusting crime. "I do not condemn the woman, neither have I any harsh feelings toward her, because an incident happened when very young that dawned on me in later years which proved that she did not N% want to part with me, but the man who had no interest in anything but his putrid vile desires would have no part of the responsibility. I would give all my worldly goods for the opportunity to meet this man face to face today simply for the joy of sending a bullet crash- ing through his miserable brain. Please pardon the omission of signature." * bop PRICES IN AUSTRALIA -- Controls since the war have kept retail prices in Australia to within five per cent of the levels ruling at the time the Japanese surrend- ered, according to. the Australian Information Service in Ottawa, LR A PICKFORD WAS PLAYFUL-- Kleig lights turned the black night a blazing white as limousines rolled up before a theatre in Ot- tawa. Out of one stepped Mary Pickford and Prime Minister Mac- kenzie King. While newsreel cameras whirred, Mary and Mr. King paused to smile. Mary turn- ed to the Prime Minister and ad- justed his fur cap at a rakish angle on his head, then switched | it over and tried another, angle. The PM beamed. The arrival of La Pickford set political tongues talking in the international set. Although she is Canadian-born Miss Pickford is an American character of not little fame. Why, then, was the Ameri- can ambassador not invited 'to the dinrfer at Government House for Miss Pickford? was known weeks in advance' Miss Pickford was coming. Her visit was given a press agentry of a quantity and quality to make all press agents everywhere envious, but when the great night arrived, Mr. Ray Ath- erton was not on the guest list. Later it was learned he was quietly entertaining some friends with a U.S. movie called "State Fair." ® 50 Years Ago At a meeting of town council, O. Hezzlewood was named chairman of the finance committee for 1898. Named to head other committees were: John Bails, streets and im- provements; C. French, fire and wa- ter; P. H. Punshon, town property; A. R. McLean, relief. The Vindicator commented pun- gently on a musical comedy, "The Gay New Yorkers!" "The singing was decidedly bad while the mono- tony of the play was only relieved by one or two of the company who were passable." : T. G. Ryley sold his residence on King Street to M. L. Evely and mov- ed to Toronto with his family. Rotert Howsam made the trip here from the North West Terri- tories to pay" his old friends a vis- it, The Vindicator reported. The customs office, situated for 22 years in a building on King Street: West, moved its headquar- ters to Simcoe Street South prem- ises vacated by the Dominion Bank. Mr. Blamey, customs officer in Oshawa for 16 years, was said to be "quite comfortable" in his new quarters. PROOF OF SUCCESSS (Brandon Sun) Success is when you can afford to live in a neighborhood where all the neighbors do not turn out when you come home in a taxi, o A Bible Thought "The world of the spirit is not a pale abstraction; it is the real world. 'For the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal." (I Cor. 4:18) "His Latest Creation" --Messner in The Rochester Times Union Scout News (Continued on Page 11) completed by a few of the newer boys. There is going to be a big week end coming up on the 6th, 7th and 8th of next month fellows so be on hand for | leave for Carry day, so don't starve yourself are fortunate in obtaining ards who is a pastmaster in winter living, as an instructor for the week end, so we will all know how to live outdoors and survive the winter winds by Sunday night. We will also have some instruction and target practice with rifles, under the supervision of one of the sergeants from the armour- ies. These features combined with a couple of camp fire nights and some ski instruction should make this week end one to remember, Next Tuesday night be sure: and wear your warm clothes and rng your skis, poles, and a can of al weather ski wax. Mr, E. Gresik will be on hand to show us how to wax skis properly, and we hope that S. M. Daniels has beaten the flu and can be on hand again. n oe A.S.M. J. Hare 14TH OSHAWA WOLF CUB PACK Our meeting began at 6:30 with a very good attendance BUT we had two stragglers. See if you can't hurry a little delivering those papers, fellows, and make the Pack by 6:30. Roll call and dues were taken and Grand Howl was led by Stanley Luckow. Then came the appointin Sixes, with new Sixers and conds. Sixer--Gary Taylor, Eddie Lukow, n Norman, Bob Worsley, Second--Jimmie Sabyan, Don Tilk, George Hubbard, Eric Mitchell, Name of Six--Brown, Tawny, White, | of new e on fellows, If each of you DO YOUR BES(, to make your Bix the Best, then it won't be long before our Pack will be the BEST. Inspection was pretty good, but some of those ¢laws could be a little cleaner, Cubs. ) No, the roof didn't fall in but it al- most did with all the shouting there was in the next game, Cubs were to shout as loud as they could (AND THEY DID) while a hanky was drop- ped from a leader's hand to the floor. The minute it touched the floor the Cubs had to be silent (AND THEY WERE) except for "Pinkie" who just couldn't wait to pick that hanky up for Rikki, NOW, when that hanky touched thé floor there was silence, and that is what should happen the instant any leader calls "PACK"--re~ member that Cubs. Our next game called Circle Weav- ers was won by the circle with Rikki in. What happened to your circle, Kim? We had a few minutes to spare so Baloo took a game but some fellows to know where thelr of them didn't pla Instruction Period: Allan Mason Passed Knots; Arthur Goodall Passed Skipping; Gilbert Tay- lor Passed Cleanliness; Michael Peter Passed Cleanliness; Peter Crawford Passed Cleanliness; Billie Weroskl Pass- ed Time, After Instruction came a Reef Knot Relay, and then some more of our Jungle Story. Presentations: Tawny Six received show tickets for winning the Six Com- petition. Dougie Weyrich recéived his 1st year Service Star. Erlc Mitchell and Morris Little re- ceived 2 year Service Stars. We welcome into the Pack two new chums who have been waiting patlent- ly to become eight years old, Bllly Mason and Bobble Weroski. Grand Howl & Prayer closed meeting. Points: Brown 19, White 19, Tawny 7. Red 17. Good Hunting Cubs. The Old Wolves. SCOUT NEWS our 4TH OSHAWA A lusty blast on the A.S.M.'s whistle called all the bright young things who make up the 4th Oshawa Scouts, into | the opening horseshoe. Just between you and me Nosey was a little chilly due to the meeting being held up- stairs as the ®sual place was in the throes of a new paint job. Dues were collected and inspection conducted by the 8. M, White the A.SM. indulged his usual nasty pastime of docking points for various items, such as poor attendance, dues not paid up, Christ mas card money not in, lateness, etc. The patrol points after the A.S.M. had cast his sinister influence on them taking the above and other things into account is as follows: Wolves 70, Lyny8s Owls 57 and Wild Goose 61. e S.M. was sporting' 3 new bright and shiny compasses of a very select quality, Surchased for us by the very helpful 4th Oshawa Mothers Auxiliary. says thanks muchly, ladies, on troup. Unfortunately, there was a hockey game this scout night and the expression on the S.M.'s face was unmentionable when half the troop and the A.8.M. gracefully oozed out to attend that vulgar affair m. Ni hears that . ers Quinn, Bill Wallace, Ni who was sick and Bryge Smith whom Nosey hasn't seen . this year at alll Some of these Wednesday night Scouts are due: for a sudden awakening, Nosey hears by the Grapevine, There is no way to outdoor tests ex- cept by getting outdoors and when the Scouters repeatedly try these apologles them, and oy co-operate--well--they are g to eir patrols, their troop, or uyhing. a word to the wise. Roy Larmer to grace the Cub Pack as an nstructor for a while so good cub- bing Roy. This week end is the B Time at the cabin as all the patrol leaders and seconds are to have a Bronze Arrowhead el , Mr, Ander- ht will be on. hand to give lectures at varicus times. Jim Gummow and Allan Crandall have been honoured. (As the A.S.M, would say) by being Invited to the course with the other junior leaders as a reward for loyalty and regular attend- ance at all troop activities. Nosey will look for a huge upsurge of efficlency and activity after this weekend of training as of course the tr de- pends absolutely on its Junior Leaders and is no better than they are. Bo go to it fellers. This perfectly ridiculous account of the troop doings written in all cold blood now draws to a reluctant close. ® For A Laugh Up and Down Old Gent: "What does your fa- ther do for a living, sonny?" Tommy: "He chops down trees." Old Gent: "And what does he do when he has chopped them down?" Tommy: "He chops them up." e A Bit of Verse WAKE UP Two men there were who wore with The Galllean robes. One struck We'll see to now and then, but fend 'We must, If through a-weak undoing We falter, then, let woe attend." The other man beneath the pure White robe fair lashed at him, most Unjust, We men allotted equal Brains? Oh, no, there are a host Of us who die each year from want! We'll see at once to bodies, then, If there is time and chance we'll tend To minds--if they are there--of men." 'The Galilean, list-ning from On high, looked down and sadly Sirhed. ridge "ig on a God That you might join your hands and ve. Wake up! You dreaming sons of sod!" --Kathleen Marchand, In Montreal Star. ® Other Editors HAND.IN-GLOVE (Toronto Daily Star) It is said that reputedly hostile boxers are often, in fact, friends, And why not? Aren't they hand in glove with each other? mies ONE DOMINION AWAKE (Woodstock Sentinel-Review) The U.S. base on Manua Island, 200 miles north of New Guinea, is to be taken over by the Australian navy. It's nice to know that at good | LAWS AND MORE LAWS (Estevan. Mercury) The sad thing is that the making { of laws brings the making of more laws. It would shorten the sittings of parliament a great deal if the people as a whole just turned back to observing the ten command- ments. $ least one of the dominions is thifik- ing about defence. WHO'S TOUCHING WHOM/, (Windsor Daily Star) Newfoundlanders are said to be touchy about the Dominion's con- federation offer, but on the other hand there are Canadians who feel the "touch" would be on us. ~ SERVICE STATIONS OPEN THIS WEEK-END! ony : TONIGHT to 9 p.m. SUNDAY 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. HOUSTON'S SERVICE STATION 67 KING ST. WEST UNITED SERVICE STATION CORNER ATHOL & ALBERT STS. So I am-- Thine Nosey {And the pose knows). " sm, pt Simcoe & Athol Sts. lines that we wish to clear. which will soon be pouring into our remodelled store. countersoiled while others are in broken size and color: ranges and discontinued You will find it very much to your advantage, in these days of inflationary prices, to come down to Ward's and.look over the hundreds of "dollar saving" bargains. (Wands Phone 982 We have just finished taking our annual stock inventory and have found numerous odd Also we are anxious to make room for new spring stocks - ...are RE-OPENING MONDAY MORNING | Some of the items are slightly lines. only. yard Purses Special ..... semieseias LADIES' HATS A large number of our felt hats to be cleared at this ridi- culously low price. each 49¢ Tubfast Cotton Prints Manufacturer's mill ends in length from 1 to 10 yards. Gay designs in fresh wash- able cottons suitable for dresses, aprons, quilts, children's togs, etc. 36 inch. Reg. 49¢ to 59c¢ yard. January Special, yd. .... 82¢ White Flannelette Heavily napped, 36 inches wide, 2 bolts 5 yards only to each customer. A wide variety of purses at clearing prices. Real leathers and plastics. Reg. to $10.25. QUALITY MERCHANDISE AT POPULAR PRICES! sizes. Regular lot. «.. 38¢ House Dresses Limited quantity house dresses from odd Reduced to clear at, each $1.00 lines. LADIES' WINTER COATS All of our better lines of coats. smartest in furs, squirrel, persian lamb, fox. your wardrobe now at this great saving. Half Price for Any of Our Winter Coats Trimmed with the Complete Rayon Table Napkins A variety of colours in dinner and tea up to $15.00 dozen. January Special, each .v.00.00... 21" White Flannelette Unsurpassed for making up those many nice things for "Baby." Special at 6 yards for .. Printed Table Cloths Attractive tea size cloths, 54"x54"", spin- ning wheel designs. White ground with colourings of red, blue, gold and mauve, Reg. $3.95. Special ...vv.v0ie0see. $3.69 «rn. B0¢ . Blouses Special Clearance of odd lines of blouses, sheers, crepes, rayon spun and jerseys. Reg. price to $598. .......:...... $2.98 Mesh Dish Cloths Ivory ground with coloured border. Good large size. Special at .... 2 for 23¢ 120 yards in the vere. $1.89 Hosiery & Glove Dept. Ladies' Wool Gloves and Mitts. Reg. $1.25, Pr. .v..0v00.... 98¢ Boys' Leather Mitts. Reg. to $1.25. Pr eee 49¢ Ski Mitts, leather. Clearing, pr. ......... "lave ras Ladies' Jacquered Wool Gloves. Reg. $1.35. pr. .... . $1.16 Wool Hose, (substandards), pr. ............. os $1.00 "Scuffies" (after ski socks). Reg. $395. Pr. ...........o $3.49 2 PRICE Ladies' & Misses' WOOL DRESSES Children's COATS @ No Phone - Orders Please We deliver free all orders of $1.00 or over to any part of the city, Orders taken up until 4 p.m., deliv- . ered the same day. e