THE OAKVILLE-TRAFALGAR JOURNAL The Oakville-Trafalgar Journal Published Every Thursday Morning in Oakville - Ontario hy Oakville - Trafalgar Publishers, Ltd. S. Casey Wood, Jr. Vincent H, Barrey Managing Editor Advertising Manager Business Offices: Golden Hour Bookshop Jeenan's Smoke & Gift Shop Plant--Cross Ave. Phone 1298 pt daa NO SANCTUARY FOR RATS Reports that the Federal government is study- ing ways to prevent commun ts from entering Can- ada from the United States might he thought by some to be a good sign. But to us "consideration" of this problem is not good enough. There can be no room for communists from other countries in Canada--and the necessary steps should be taken immediately to insure that Communists attempting to enter Canada be sent elsewhere. We would suggest they be sent to some country where they feel at home and their de- structive beliefs find favo: Surely it is the duty of the Government to invoke, immediately, laws for the security of the State so that all confessed Commun- ijsts--and those who are, in act, of the same group-- might be prevented from bringing their dangerous and ill-balanced ideas where they are not wanted. We have seen the dangerous results which can strike at the safety of Canada when these adherents of a destructive 'ism are permitted freedom in our Jand. The disloyalty trials of Canadians who were led astray by these present-day representatives of Satan were surely evidence enough for any thinking person to realize that no more persons of such beliefs be permitted to enter and live in Canada. The U.S.A. is cleaning out the rats of Commun- ism from their country--we must make sure they can not find refuge here. We must act immediately. CONFLICTING DATES In a letter published in our last issue the Cham- ber of Commerce point out that they maintain, for the use of all organizations, a "Coming Events Regis- ter." It would seem to us that any association or other group would be wise to consult this register be- fore setting the date for a meeting--and having chos- en a date when there would be no confliction, register that date for the benefit of others who might be plan- ning meetings. Tonight there are two meetings in town, both of which should be of interest to large sections of the people. No one can be in two places at the same time, so a choice must be made. Yet, obviously, many might wish to attend both. Had the Hospital Association consulted the Chamber's register they would have discovered the long-planned evening of the Chamber. Possibly there is some good reason why they could not change their date--but an annual meeting of a hospital associa- tion whose board is composed of local people, should be easier to switch than a meeting with a panel of out-of-town spealkers. We have heard much criticism of the turn-outs which local meetings receive, and have voiced our own disapproval of the few who feel it worthwhile to attend meetings which vitally concern them, but it is hard to see how this can be otherwise when meetings are held on the same night, or on nights immediately following each other. The 'Coming Events Regis- ter" maintained by the Chamber, if used by all organ- izations, would do much, we believe, to increase the turn-out at meetings because of better spacing and Jack of confliction. OPPORTUNITY OFFERED : The Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton reg- iment) have openings for recruits as they are bring- ing the establishment up to full strength. There should be a ready response from among the young men of the district for, in addition to the military training offered, under leadership of officers who have wide experience, there are advanatages for ex- cellent spoort and social associations available to those who join. Not every community is fortunate enough to have a regiment with as high asreputation as the Lorne Scots' available to provide the comradeship and good-fellowship found in our reserve regiments. Special training is offered--in subjects such as radio --which will be of value in civilian life to those who study the system--and recruits will be paid while serving. $ The recruiting office will be open at the Oak- ville Armories every Tuesday night. Anyone interest- ed should drop in to discuss the entire program which the regiment offers. WHAT WE HEAR If you hear it once it may be just an embittered soul speaking--but when you hear it again and again, there must be something in it. Boiling it down this is what they say, "You should see Port Credit and Milton stores Saturday night. It's like old-home week in Oakville. There thé stores are open and Oakville district people are shopping. Those places don't close their stores at such an early hour." Local merchants have had great trouble trying to stay open later, the cost of staff being prohibitive, we are told. Possibly that is true. But purchasing habits are hard to change. People who are accus- toming themselves to shopping in Milton and Port Credit will have to be lured back if our merchants ever need this additional purchasing power. Wouldn't it perhaps be an idea to stay open a few nights each week for this business even if 'profit realized were not as great as it should be? Maybe a lowered profit could be charged to publicity? sic nell rr EIGHT LIVE GHOSTS! ! H \Y ) YIN) (] Trafalgar Tales By Bessie Cairns Do you believe in ghosts? I don't but I remember on one oc- casion feeling uncomfortably like a live one. My sisttr and I were visiting in Yorkshire . and were talen by an aunt'to Knares- boro Castle. The castle itself was a disappointment--here were no crenulated battlements and notice that each chain made @ different sound?" In awed sil- ence we modded our heads. "That was just one of the dia- bolical schemes of their jailer. The guard could thus castigate which prisoner disturbed the quiet of this dreary den. Now glance behind you and you Will see grooves in the walls. You may not believe me when I tell you those grooves were made BY human tongues" We licked parched lips, "A minimum of food and no water was provided huge banquet halls; instead we found only a crumbling ruin, Our guide, however, was another story, He was an ex-Shake- spearian actor who I feel sure never did better behind the foot- lights than in the lower regions of Knaresboro. 'Phere were about eight in our party as we descended into the dungeon, our only light a single flickering candle. Our final des- tination was @ damp stone-wall- ed cell with one small window high in the wall that allowed an eerie ray of light to fall on the execution block. Our guide car- ried on from there with his mac- abre tale. "Ladies and gentlemen, this prison was used in feudal times to house the enemies of the Bar- on of Knaresbro. There are eight chains against the walls, Would each of you be good enough to line up beside them. We shuf- fled into place. "That's right. Now clank your chains in turn, beginning with the lady nearest the door." Like ghosts of the past, we complied. "Did you pd AEE aE Letter to the Editor Dear Sir: Please permit me to congratu- late you om your endeavor re your esteemed paper. I wish you success, There is a tend- ency in a town like this with only one local paper dealing with dif- ferent topics, including municipal land general politics, to be rather lopsided, with little or no chance for its readers to comment in any way adversely on its particular philosophy. Personally, I had that experience when running as a candidate for Oakville Board of Education some two years ago. I had no channel to explain my version relating to my candidature, not merely as seek- ing office as I was supposed to do. But an unfair accusation was made, I am still a member of the School Board (duly elected), and being so, I was interested in the report in both local papers re composition of High School Area Board of Management, I observ- the sorry wretches who stood where you now stand. The walls, being made of magnesium stone, exuded a dampness and that dampness--which, ladies and gentlemen, rotted the prisoners' bones--also provoided them with just enough moisture to keep them alive" We swallowed hard. "But the final iniquity is yet to come, Look up to that small aperture and you will see how the tiny ray of light shines on one spot and one spot only." He grimaced. "I perceive you have already noticed that. The horror is not yet over. As the poor damned soul nearest the block--was led to his death"--his cane was raised--'seven tortured souls witnessed their future fate. Fach prisoner was then moved up one" We accommodated his ob- vious intention that we progress in a similar manner. "Thus each prisoner saw 'seven of his cell mates pass into etern- ity before he himself met a like fate," he intoned. We instinctively felt the backs of our necks, Then, like souls released from purgatory, Wwe stumbled out through the narrow passage and oh, the air was sweet. MY HINDU GUESTS It was my privilege to have as dinner guests recently three na- tives of the New India, Dr. Chan- dras, Mr. Das and Mr. Deyial As resident students of the On- tario Veterinary and Agricultur- al Colleges they have few op- portunities to visit in Canadian homes and seemed pleased to ac- cept our invitation. Though they were all from Southern India their only common tongue was English, but their command of our language would put many of us to shame, They are lonely men in our country, partially perhaps, because they shun the cold weather, but they are avid readers able to discuss intelli- gently such books as Toynbee's ed a few new names in that list. I also missedd one or .two names connected with former service. There wasn't even a note of com- ment in the withdrawal jof those names, And I am referring par- ticularly to one, Mr. W. B. Ship- ley. With a duala purpose in mind, I contacted Mr. Shipley, first to seek ' some advice on matters pertaining to School Board, knowing him to be a well versed authority with experience and integrity combined. I was struck with his unassuming man- ner<and courtesy and his general knowledge of affairs gleaned from' over 20 years service on the Oakville School Board. In spite of this, he is allowed to slip out, His praises were un- sung or even one complimentary comment made. I think it is un- fair that there should be such a lack of public interest in one who has served so faithfully and well. This may be caused by the people of Oakville not being con- versant with Mr. Shipley's long service and sterling qualities. This situation is particularly ob- vious when I read in a contem- porary, portrayed by picture and story, a laudatory summary of local personalities, no doubt well deserved. Mr. Shipley's turn may come around, In the mean- time, these are my personal com- ments from one who has follow- ed his 20 years' service. Again wishing you every suc- cess, I am Yours truly, R. Richardson, Study of History. Though all devo ave considerable faith Dr. Chandras having of his at one they also h in been a neighbor Nehru, I Wa po Thursday, February 19th, 194g tees of Ghandi, time, had an amusing story to tell of Nehru's father. offi icer living near A British the Nehrus contacted Nehru's father, a law- ET yer, and asked Bim if he had tp, right to collect damages if , neighbor's cat came into his hop, and did considerable destruction, He was informed that the owe, must make restitution. In uy, next mail Nehru Sr. found hip. seelf the recipient of a hill (continued on page 7) | Telephone 668 For Books From H. ALLEN SMITH to Plato WE HAVE IT -- OR CAN GET IT! 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