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Page 4 @akville- Trafalgar | Journal Member C Weekly p iation Published Every Thursday Morning In Oakville, Ont, by Oakville-Trafalgar Publishers, Ltd. 7 DUNN STREET NORTH Ss. Casey Wood, Jr. Vincent H. Barrey Managing Editor Advertising Manager Bill Cotton, Editorial Assistant PHONE 1298 be P Watch Dogs Don't Always Bay When the High School Board conducted its meeting concerning the resignation of the principal in private, we were in 'accord with this action for reasons which have been stated previously in these columns. But again this week the board conducted a meet- ing from which the public and press were excluded, and following which the statement appearing else- where in this paper was issued. We feel that in tak- ing this action, so closely following the previous meeting, the board made a mistake, although acting within its right. While our recommendations which follow apply of course, to both meetings, in the first case, as stated, we were satisfied. 'We believe the board would have been wiser to admit the press to its deliberations -- even if this had been done on the pre-stated basis that what went on could not be reported, except for the offic- jal release. This would have enabled the the deliberations, while only publishing : the state- ment. But, while bound not to comment in any way on what actually passed between board members, the Press would have been able to inform its read- ers that it "felt the board had been wise or unwise. The press is a watchdog for the people. It is charged, if it is a responsible press, with protesting when it believes the people's interests are not being best served, It can also re-assure the public. But in order to do so it must be informed completely. Official statements, following closed meetings, always arouse undue interest in everyone's mind. This interest may be merited, or it may not. In the first case we believe it was not. Had the. Journal been present at the Jast meeting, even if bound in advance not to reveal the various discussions which went on, we would be able now to state our reac tions to the board holding the meeting in private. The board should know that it could, immedia- tely it met, have gone into committee of the whole, and have thus protected its discussion in the same way that any committee meeting, if so desired, is protected. All that could be printed, at the request: of the committee if it so wished, would be the res- ults of the committee's findings, which the board would or would not accept -- and then issue in the form of the official statement. There is no desire on the part of the Journal to be part of matters which are not its concern. But a body charged with responsibilities to the general public should not place this paper in the position of being doubtful as to the wiseness of its actions, be- cause of lack of basis on which to reach a conclu- sion. Certainly this paper has no desire to ever re- port something which would not be in the public good -- and in the many cases when members of council have requested it not ,print deliberations be- cause of such a probability, has always co-operated. But council has not excluded the paper . . . rather it has relied on the paper's judgment and well- known desire to further the interests of this com- munity at all times. In domestic relations cases, for instance, at the discretion of the judge, the law provides for the stopping of the printing of any reports of the case .. . but the judges do not, usually, feel the need to exclude the pr It would seem to us th Press to listen to at in matters pertaining to the operation of the school, the board might of- ten have matters to discuss which, if publicised im- mediately might be harmful to future operations. In that case, our suggestion as to the prevention of pre- mature public knowledge would be effective; and if the secrecy met with the paper's approval it would commend the board . . . if not, it would state its dis- agreement, but of course would not print gny de- tails. The recommended procedure would provide any board with a workable method of handling matters of delicacy, or future commitment, while still per- mitting the watchdog of the people's interests if it considered those interests being abused, to fulfill its full function. This paper had confidence in the school board. Its exclusion from two meetings in a row does not, necessarily, mean it has lost this confidence. But it does feel the board has taken an ill-advised step in not permitting the Press to listen to its deliberations, even if bound not to print them. It is one of the most closely guarded ethics of this profession that confidences are never betrayed, and that specific conditions under which informa- tion is given a paper are always lived up to. We suggest to the board that in future it have the same confidence in the Journal that town and township councils have, and on which the paper prides itself. In turn the paper promises the board it will continue to watch the interests of the people of the district, which it can do on an intelligent bas- is only wiih knowledge of the facts . . . even if the facts can't be printed. Padding Corrmmesii Anyone who feels that because Parliament has pro- rogusd while the Korean situation is still in turmoil Canada is not prepared for immediate action -- should any special action become necessary -- should relax. The Cabinet still functions between sessions, and Is charged with nearly all decisions In matters of nat lonal emergency. Also, the house can be called into cession in short order, if its ratification of action is required. Canada is as prepared to take her share of world responsibility with the house not sitting, de- spite some of the cute cartoons to the contrary which have appeared. Ni Trafalgar Tales 'BY BESSIE CAIRNS Sellers of seeds have evidently decided I am a lazy do-nothing but there was a time when allur- ing catalogues fillea my mail-box. From one firm in particular came promises of unusual produce to surprise one's neighbour, and easy ways to getrich-quick They advertised a spaghetti plant the product of which, I believe, came complete with tomato sauce, an required no can-opener, though I can't vouch for the cheese. Not caring much for Italian dishes I passed that one up. A neighbour fell for it and in due course pre- sented me with an anaemic-look- ing melon which, when cooked, pore a striking resemblance to bill-sticker's paste. Could be I forgot the' garlic and tobasco. One of their ads. did have a strong appeal, 'Grow Ginseng . . this valuable crop gives returns as high as §2,00.00 ai acre! Any literature on farming I had seem- ed to consider a crop return of $200.00 an acre was good so I contacted the department of Ag riculture regarding this possible gold-mine. By the time I had sif- ted all the evidence pro and con, soil analysis, etc, it was winter. I bought a sweepstake ticket and relaxed, Have been relaxing ever Thursday, July 6, 195) IT SEEMS TO ME By P. W. Thompson Lloyd E. MacDougall, D.C., Chiropractor COLBORNE ST. EAST, OAKVILLE The writer of a popular weekly 61 A column in a city newspaper, in (ABOVE RUSSELL DRUG CO.) one ot i orent tien reter TELEPHONE 146 red to the generous e de t Is In aid of the OFFICE HOURS: made to appeals in ud oI mONDAY and THURSO: 9.30 'am. to 830 pm: tims of other disasters. This he SATURDAY: 9.00 am. to 12 noon interpreted as a hopeful, reassur- AT OTHER TIMES -- BY APPOINTMENT ing sign that augured well for > the future. But people, generally speaking, 'can be depended upon to react well to disaster. They seem to be at their best in times of crisis. Danger, suffering and hardship of a spectacular nature invariably bring out the best in a community or a nation. To appreciate this fact we need only glance back over a brief period of history, ahd recall, how in the two great wars of the present century, people gave lib: erally of their time and money, sacrificed their comfort and in many cases performed acts of heroism in their country's cause. Let disaster strike in the form of war, fire, flood, earthquake or hurricane and people will forget their differences and rally ag: ainst their common enemy. Cat astrophe can bring human beings together in a common cause as can nothing else. Manana characterizes that human failing of putting ' things off for another day. Like postponing that vis. filished t it to the doctor which recurring symptoms indicate ie 5. fle fire since. The Korean war has just brought the matter of ginseng to mind again. For those who think ginseng is something you toss a cherry into and stir, let me ex plain, The best and the most of the- world's ginseng, is grown in Korea, it is the root of a plant that is ground up for medicinal purposes and sold' largely to China . . . and that's a large mar- ket, Four hundred million Chin- ese could be wrong but they con- sider it a panacea for exhaustion of mind and body and capable of restoring - virile powers to the aged. The more realistic Ameri- can and European medical auth- orities claim its action is entire- ly psychic. Be that as it may, no war has ever reduced the popul- ation of China and there have been some pretty devastating ones on our side of the world. I do think that seed firm were definitely trying the psychic ef fect on me, the short-time I was in Korea I never saw a farmer who looked to have as much as 2000 cents and dear knows they all seemed to be working hard at their jobs. 'Who, is dumb? He who does not know how to say kind things at the proper time--Hindu Say- ing. obviously, does not consist entirely of crises and dis: The greater part of it moves on a relatively unexciting plane. In the dull round of every- day life there is nothing to e oke those qualities of self-sacri- fice and mutual help that are cal: led into play by a flood, a forest fire, or an attack by enemy planes. The most difficult prob- lems in human behavior or not those that arise in times of crisis; they are those which pertain to the dead levels of existince, when there is nothing to stimulate the finer human qualities. If people manifested at all times, the same courage, seliforgetfulness and steadfastness of purpose, the same concern for their fellow men and women as they do in times of unusual stress or danged, world would be a much happier place. But human nature being what it is, that perhaps much to expect. Those who work and plan for the betterment - of the world should not rely too much upon human qualities that manifest themselyes upon a large scale only under the pressure of danger or misfortune. They must be prepared to make ample al- lowance for human nature as it functions under normal circum- stances, and which often leaves much to be desired. should be made. How foolish it is! The sooner symp-figan toms are diagnosed and treatment begun, the quick er will recovery begin. On the other hand, delay can e i be dangerous! If you are concerned about yourfifle betw health -- see your doctor today! And should he give| 1 pla you a prescription, bring it to Oakville Drug Co where it will be carefully and accurately compoundedf from our large stocks of pure, standard strength inf gredients. 5 * Oakville Drug Go. Phone 94 Len Hope, Mgr. PUFFS FROM THE COTTON GIN Every summer, long about this time, 1 settle down to enjoy my nice vacation. I always know just what I'm go- and| get all sorts of happy in| burn up all the old female hats anticipation of a ing to do on that holiday, come the middle of June, I beg twitching to get at it. Now that| that have someliow and Uve only a month | selves stored away in MY clothes its July, more to wait, to get started. I'm fairly bustin, 'Where am 1 going? Oh, I never go anywhere. 1 send everybod else away and stay home and get a good rest and have scads of fun, Some people like to toss swimsuit and razor into a valis stuff in three sports jackel nine pairs of slacks, shore. Others pack a 'nifty knaj oranges and an old jerkin, an they're off to gander at a gull or climb a crag. this cookle! 1 stay and do all the * tootin' things 1 nev to do when the folks ai around. Once 1 get them out the way, the first thing I do put on my old dressing gown, € one with the cigaret hole in tl Not ound the living room, carefu flicking ashes on the rugs, cause, no matter what anyo says, ashes ARE good for ru They act something like a fer izer, 1 think. 7 for a both on. self on onion sandwiches. J thick Spanish onions good thick fresh bread! Man, And sometimes, in bed night, 1 nap, with my ts and|the roof and heave bags of water waterwing and sun lotion, and head for the| or hide in the cellar and scare stick, or rather a nafty gnipsack . anyway, they pack a bag with glorious, seat from where I sat on the ash tray that night. Then I stroll ar: be- Then I stretch out on the bed shoes Then 1 get up and gorge my- befween | 0, K eat crackers and cheese to the saturation point, then roll over and sleep on the crumbless side. Oh, youve no idea this kind of a vacation what fun can be. I notions. I gotten them- &| closet, and 1 toss away all the old magazines that have been saved for five years because Iso- bel found a recipe for lemon mer- ingue droolies in one of them, and she doesn't remember which one. i Iflt's . .. Building | Materials and Millwork ir You N¢ y a e,| And occasionally, 1 go up on s| down at people I don't like . . . the bejinkers out of that blind meter man who always turns fin those readings that send my gas nd | bill soaring each month. You ly | should see him take to his heels when 1 jump out from behind the furnace with an ice pick be: at| tween my teeth and an old army sabre, clutched firmly in one ©r'| hand! "| ves, my vacation is just jam- packed with joy and fairly luxur- 28 |iates with released inhibitions he p- When everyone else gets home, Tm rested and blissful, 15 pounds heavier, and my erstwhile blood: 11 | shot eves just gleam with good health and good nature. Every: ne | one else has lost five pounds; gs. | complains of getting no sleep be- til-| cause of mosquitoes, tenderly pats on sunburn unguents, and moans about summer resort pri- ces. EITHER DROP IN AT PLANT ON DUNDA NORTH, OR PHONE They all swear they'll go some ust | place else next year. That's quite with me . just so long oh|as I can stay home. at Ecstatically Yours, Bill Cotton WE ARE IN A pos] We've o formula for hollow. Just have every col as this one Is. We started the district . . . for any in long a list doesn't me; good pattern for world co; paper. changes kitchens and als, who do unselfish work In the interests of peaceful living and soon realized that it would be too listing. In other words, a fine community -- a We can't help wondering about this summer cottage holiday deal -- if the mother of 'the family merely a holiday? Or does it? TO LOOK AFTER NEEDS . . - Chas. F. Doty &. DUNDAS ST. NORTH After Hours: World Peace that licks the UN mmunify and country as fine a one to list various groups, and individu- . There's bardly a soul here that mmunities. beds to make, what makes that Phone 76 558-W ROY