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Page 2 THE OAKVILLE-TRAFALGAR JOURNAL 'Thursday, May 20, 1043 The Oakville-Trafalear Journal "Published Every Thursday Morning in Oakville, Ont, by Oakville - Trafalgar Publishers, Ltd. Colborne St, E. (Next Post Office) S. Casey Wood, Jr. Managing Editor Vincent H. Barrey Advertising Manager Phone 1208 IAI W UN | Freloizer Tales By Bessie Cairns IT'S ME Lord Beaverbrook made the statement recently that, "Barring an international incident, war With Russia is not inevitable." Just to show you how easily an GIFT OF LAUGHTER The number who marched in the cortege of Mayor Alfred Whitaker's funeral was proof of the high regard in which he was held by this community. Yet there may be residents--especially among those who haye recently moved here--who do not know of one facet of his character which, to us, was present in all that he did. Alf Whitaker had a keen sense of humor, with a dry turn of wit which was never unkind and which always unfailingly relieved any situation which was growing too tense or involved. In council his clear vision often punctured with a startlingly amusing com- ment some involvement which was wasting the time of council. In our personal associations we have often heard him express in a light vein some important thought which bore the more impact because of the way it was put. It would be unnecessary wordage to mention all of Alf Whitaker's contributions to this town, but we should like to add to those his gift for bringing kindly laughter to the lips of many. PAINT-UP' CLEAN-UP WEEK Next week has been proclaimed as the week in which all members of the community are to give at- tention to the appearance of the town. This actually should not require any publicity or urging on the part of the Chamber of Commerce which is organizing the drive. Merchants know the value of attractive window displays, and the outside of- their buildings are part of this display. Also, the removal of any unsightly rubbish is just general good: business sense. But residents may not as readily realize that the appearance of their homes and grounds contribute largely to the material as well as esthetic well-being of the town. Residents of the type that Oakville wants will more readily decide to settle in a town which has an over-all appearance of beauty. Let us all get behind this campaign and see how we can help to make it a success. A LESSON FOR YOUTH To us the career of the late Joseph E. Atkinson was an expression of the possibilities available to youth under the form of government which is ours. The creation of a newspaper of the size and import- ance of the Toronto Star is an achievement which bears its own reward in the permanence of the insti- tution which will live after its builder. Yet to us the most important aspect of the late publisher's career was that from humble beginnings, through hard work and singleness of purpose, he achieved unlimited xr success. The same opportunities are available today for all young men starting their business: careers. The first and most important requisite is industry-- and this is the lesson which they can learn through study of Mr. Atkinson's career. SAFETY One of the best things that has happened to this community is the opportunity during Safety Week for residents to take safe-driving tests. The Labatt truck with the necessary equipment to test drivers i will be available for anyone who wishes to find out just "incident" may be created, I must tell you a story I heard in Peiping. Jones was a young Am- erican of good family but lacking in brains and tact; however, through his connections, he had secured a position of some im- portance in China. At a dinner at the consulate, Jones was seated next to the wife of the American consul. In the course of conver- sation he made the Farm Land In Ontario and Quebec Farm lands in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec extend over about 41,600,000 acres, though the combined total area of the two provinces is nearly 700 mil- lion acres, Substantial areas of the total are unsuitable for agri- culture due to- soil, climatic or topographical reasons. The agri- cultural sections of the two prov- inces are found in the lowlands of the River St. Lawrence, which extend from Gaspe Peninsula in narrow belts steadily increasing in width for about 650 miles along the, St. Lawrence. Around the What's come ove me - these days» physically and mentally wig, no condition of "Nerves" to mag. nify the slightest change ye, can Keep serene and Kappy right through the most trying tin So remember, at the first sig, Often a woman becomes panicky and gives way to fears and nerves -- when perfectly natural changes are taking place in her system And the unfortunate part is that these dark dreads and feats may of the fidgets, hysteria or mere.' cause a nervous breakdowm . . . doubts--start: building yours needlesslyl up with Dr. Chase's Nerve Fooq. Plenty of sleep, fresh air, You'll rest better, look bette food and Dr. Chase's feel better. Keep yourself in goo] "It's me." Then with a bow to the consul's wife--a pedantic in- dividual--he said, "Pardon me, I should have said, "It is I." "That's perfectly all right, Mr. Jones. Common usage has made 'it's me' acceptable." "The deuce you say," he bellow- ed "(in slightly stronger langu- age), "I went four years to Har- vard and all I learned was to use 'It's I and no so-and-so in China is going to tell me otherwise'-- with which the consul and his' lady left the room. Fortunately for the peace of the world they were all fellow-Americans, WHAT, NO BANDITS! Ambition's a funny thing. Some years ago I listened to a lecture by an English explorer whose ambition was ta, plant the, Union Jack on top of Mt. Everest, He had already been on several un- successful expeditions and when he described the hardships endur- ed he made your blood run cold, But the most unsatisfactory part of hisl story was his reason for risking life and limb . . . the Nor- wegians had planted the first flag at the South Pole, the Americans at the North, and he felt it his mission to beat anyone else to the top of Mt. Everest. Well, a man's reach should exceed his grasp, else what's a heaven for but personally I never aimed that high. My cherished dream was to stand one day on the Great Wall of China and when that day came I pinched myself and said, "Bess, Hid dri | 3 it i | | how careful drivers they are. All of us have some bad ving habit--this is the opportunity to discover what is. There is no charge connected with the test, and you have arrived." Why the wall of China? The historry of that vast snake-like structure that for over 2,200 years has remained virtually intact, has an irresistible fascination for me. How many were buried alive in its masonry only the tyrants responsible would know; but it is recorded that one-third of the manpower of China was commandeered for 10 years to make it, and certain- ly their sweat and tears, if not Great Lak St ior, Ontario, Huron, Erie and Michigan--the area about 300 miles to the Ontario peninsula between Lakes Ontario and Huron and occupies most of the southern region south of the Ottawa river. Some farming is done in part of Ontario which is called the On- 'tario Clay Belt. * continues for fused to allow tourists to go to! the wall in bandit-time.. The ex- posed wall and protective hills allow them plenty of scope and only the week before two Amer- icans had been captured and held for ransom. Luckily things had quietened down when I set out by train for Ching Lang Chiliao. From there you can have your choice of palanquin with four bearers or donkey with one lead- man. Appropriately efiough, I chose the donkey . . . it was also cheaper. The wall at that point is about 30 feet high and 20 feet wide and 0 steep that immediately you ar- rive on the battlements a couple of tattered Chinamen get on each elbow and push you along-- for money, of course. When I stop- ped at the first watchtower I was surrounded by hawikers. What do they sell? 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Successor to Clark's Drug Store (Opp. Halton Inn) -- PHONE 248 -- never since in getting a spark, It was a hot, dusty day and my throat was parched so when one of the hawkers proffered a small bowl of tea I downed my aversion for the dirty thumb so precariously near the drink and accepted. The rest of the party gasped. Hadn't I heard of ty- phoid, leprosy and all the other loathesome diseases of the Ori- ent? They spoiled the drink for I 4 the reports are confidential so that only the driver will discover if they should be driving cars on the i road. | : their blood, went into its con- This Week In History Millions of nature lovers owe a debt of gratitude to the remarkable naturalist, John James Audubon, born 163 years ago. A native of Haiti, Audubon devoted his life to painting the birds of a new continent and its in- fant republic. His "Birds of America," a magnificent collection of "color plates, was published in 1826. The book, still a classic, sold at that time for $1,000 a set and was the crowning point of a life of hardship and self-denial, In tribute to his work, the National Audubon society, an organization which works tirelessly for the preservation and appreciation of bird life, bears his name. Yy Today, history in Oakville is beginning. A new, modern automobile show-place and repair garage is heing erected to house . . . OAKVILLE MOTORS Phone 460 Colborne St. at Reynolds struction, It's not the easiest thing in the world to-get to the wall. Of ne- cessity one must first get to China, and there were times when a run in a pair of silk stockings would have so shaken my finances that T should have had to call the whole trip off. Next there was getting to Peiping. There was war between north and south China at the time and the Japa- nese in Manchuria were none too friendly, so that also entailed the odd headache. The chief difficul- ty was encountered, however, af- ter reaching Pefping , . . only 25 miles from my goal, A British life at that time had some value me, and after one swallow I handed it back. With a greedy smile the tea-seller lifted the lid from the teapot and poured the liquid into it. Water was scarce and he had been paid . . . business was good. Our attention was diverted just then by a string of laden camels and donkeys going through the BOB-A-LAWN Power Mowers Welding Supplies Pipe Fitting Pumping Outfits ToRRSON la eis tien Golf Course Equipment Reconditioned REPAIRS of all kinds WM, WHITAKER SR. MBING and HEATING Telephone 77 Colborne St., Oakville pass in 'the wall. The rolled away, Marco Polo and Gen- ghis Khan must often have wit- nessed a similar sight. I carried no flag but I had at least realized my ambition, On the way home several mem- bers of our party stopped at Nankow to visit the Ming Tombs. They were attacked and robbed of $60 and several watches Bandits? 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