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Page Four THE NEW BERN MIRROR, NEW BERN, N. C. Friday, June 19, 1970 THE NEW BERN MIRROR PubllthMi Every Friday at 410 Johnaon Straat Naw Bern, N. C., by the Sole Owner J. QASKILL McDaniel Editor and Publitlm SUBSCRIPTION RATES: On* Y**r $2,50 Second Claaa Foatage Paid at New Bern, N. C. TEMPORARY KING By accident rather than design. Father's Day is occurring this weekend on the longest day of the year. Considering the fact that Pop knows many long days, the timing is almost symbolic. It would be comforting if we could believe that all Dads, or even a majority, are not only respected but genuinely loved by their offspring. Identification of members of the older generation with “the establish ment” makes such strong endearment unlikely. For better or worse, parents and children seldom see things in the same light. Although the gap appears to be wider than ever, it may well be that Adam’s con frontations with Cain and Abel were equally difficult. The big difference today, it would seem, isn’t that the young respect their parents less, although this is possible, but that they display their disrespect openly and pugnaciously. Fear of punishment, in the so called old days, made It advisable to "show” respect. Whether the respect shown was felt in the heart, where true respect has its origin, or was in essence a false outward gesture, is debatable. At any rate, you may be sure that behind the doors of numerous New Bern homes the sickening spectacle of parents being abused by ungrateful children fre quently transpires. Not having to witness these up heavals can be counted as one of your blessings, if you’ve escaped the ordeal. Fathers, even the best of them, aren’t without faults. A chronic failing of the older generation is its real or pretended loss of memory. We forget or com pletely ignore the fact that in our own youth we were guilty of various degrees of questionable behavior too. In fairness to Pop, and to Mom, their present atti tude may be governed by their desire that their chil dren will not only fare better than they have, but will actually be better. Perhaps this assumuption is foolish ly idealistic, but we’re convinced that parents usually think first of their children. The average father not only has trouble being understood and appreciated by his offspring, but equal ly so by their mother. Admittedly, It doesn’t take much nagging to make a man resentful, but his sensitiveness to such an approach is reason enough it seems to us for a woman to lay off the vinegar and try a littie honey for a change. We don’t profess to be an authority on the myster ious workings of the femaie mind. We do, however, know something about a man’s reactions, and believe us, a little praise and a touch of sweetness makes him much easier to manipulate. It may be a bitter pili to accept, but reconcile your self to the fact that almost all husbands are thoughtless. They also commit the unpardonable sin of taking their wife for granted. But let’s face it, aren’t husbands taken for granted too? And another thing, one of the common complaints among wives is that their husbands don’t confide in them. The squawk is not without justification, but the average husband conceals his problems and heart aches in some instances to avoid the possibility of stirring up an argument. Anyhow, Sunday is Father’s Day, and deserving of recognition or not. Pop will get special treatment. It is apt to be a rare experience for him, and by the time he gets over the initial shock it will all be over until next year. Maybe just this once, don’t use up all the kindness and affection and respect in a single day. Save a little, and dish it out in small portions, when you figure the man at your house needs it most. It won’t hurt, and It may work wonders. Historical Gleanings ELIZABETH MOORE PROTESTS OF DAMAGE TO VESSELS AND CARGOES EN TERED AT PORT OF NEW BERN, NORTH CAROLINA, SEPTEMBER 1838-JULY 1842 Calvin B. Chase, Master of the Sloop INDEPENDENCE of Chatham, laden with ballast, sailed from the Port of Cha tham, Massachusetts, Novem ber II, 1839, on a voyage to New Bern, N. C., experienced heavy weather and lost the head of the Sloop’s mast, arriv ed at New Bern, 22,November, 1839. Enters protest. William A. Crawford, Mas ter of the Schooner BOUNTY OF NEW YORK, laden with Naval Stores, sailed from the Port of New Bern on the 28 of August, 1839, experienced a heavy gale, and was compelled to cut away the mainmast to preserve the vessel and cargo and return to New Bern. Enters protest. Joseph P. Casey, master of the Schooner ENDEAVOR of New Bern, laden with pine lum ber and tar, sailed from the Port of New Bern on the 8th of December, 1839, experi enced a heavy gale on the 16th of December. Enters protest. Isaiah S. Combs, Master of the Schooner called the ATTALIA OF NEW BERN lad en with salt, sailed from the Port of Turk’s Island, West Indies, on the 12th day of De cember, 1839, on a voyage to New Bern, North Carolina, experienced heavy weather on the passage to New Bern, fear ing damage to the vessel and cargo, enters protect. Newell P. Marsh, Master of the Schooner called the PACKET OF HAMPDEN, State of Maine, laden with staves and cypress lumber, sailed from the Port of Plymouth, State of North Carolina on the 4th of March, 1840 on a voyage to Bos ton in the State of Massachu setts, experienced a heavy gale, arrived at New Bern, North Carolina, 11th day of March, 1840, but fearing dam age to vessel, enters protest. Woodbury S. Nlckles, Mas ter of the schooner, MARY CAROLINE of Plymouto, North Carolina, laden with merchan dise, sailed from the Port of New York, on 24th day of Sep- J. W. SMITH AGENCY, INC. • Automobile • Fire • Home Owners • Workmen's Com* pensation • Life • Hospitalization 2003 Neuse Blvd. Over Carolina Power B Light Company ME 7-S500 - ME 7-6954 YHIoge Verses HOUSING PROJECT I planted the seed In hopes of cucumbers. And these I will have In limited numbers. The crop’s mostly leaves. But In their shade A couple of hoppy toads Sure have It made. And while I search For so little to see. These smirking tenants Keep winking at me. —JGMcD. tember, 1840 on a voyage to New Bern, North Carolina, ex perienced heavy weather, and arrived at New Bern on the 5th day of October, 1840, butfear- ing damage to the vessel and cargo, enters protest. Jonah G. Totten, Master of the Schooner, ANN HYMAN, laden with groceries and other merchandise, sailed from New York on Saturday, 4th day of December, 1841, on a voyage to New Bern, North Carolina, experienced a heavy gale and arrived at New Bern, North Carolina on Wednesday, 8th of December, 1841, at 7 o’clock, p. m. Enters protest. Jacob M. Johnson, Master of the Schooner SELECTof New Bern, North Carolina, laden with pitch, pine lumber, naval stores and Indian corn, sail ed from New Bern, N. C., on the 28 of April, 1841, on a voyage to South America, ex perienced heavy gales on the passage, and arrived at New Bern on Friday 25th of June, 1841, late In the afternoon, but fearing damage to the vessel and cargo enters his protest accordingly. Alexander L.Sweetser,Mas ter of the schooner, Warsaw of Newport, R. I. laden with ice and furniture, sailed from Boston, Massachusetts chi the 26th of February, 1841, on a voyage to New Bern, N. C. experienced heavy weather, ar rived at New Bern,N.C.March 9,1841. Enters protest. Samuel D. Armanle, Master of the vessel called the KIM- BALY of New Bern, North Car olina, laden with hogsheads of molasses and sugar, sailed from the Island of St. Martins in the West Indies on 18 April, 1842, on a voyage to New Bern, N.C. experienced heavy gales, arrived at New Bern 5 May 1842, but fearing damage to the vessel, enters protest. Thomas Sparrow, owner of the Schooner called the WOLF OF NEW BERN, employed as a lighter to the Schooner CON VOY of New Bern, the property of John Blackwell, laden with rosin and tar, sailed from the Port of New Bern on 28 August 1839, experienced heavy gales and lost 22 barrels of tar. En ters protest. Jacob Smith, Master of the Schooner, a vessel called the TOPIC OF NEW YORK, laden with drygoods and groceries, sailed from the Port of New York on the 12 February, 1841, on a voyage to New Bern, N.C. experienced heavy weather, ar rived at the Port of New Bern on 28 February, 1841, fearing damage to the vessel and car go, enters his protest. Adonis Carruthers, Master of the Schooner, THOMAS AND nancy of New Bern, N. C. laden with Indian corn, shingles and naval stores, sailed from the Port of New Bern on 20 October, 1840, on a voyage to Charleston, S. C. experienced heavy gales, and lost a part of his shingles and threw over board 20 barrels of n*'"' stores, to save the vessel and cargo and arrived atNewBern, December 1, 1840, but fear ing damage to the vessel and cargo, enters protest. (Clerk’s Loose Papers, Craven County, N.C.) TRU-TREAD TIRE CO. Racapplng t Vulcaliixing 223 Craven St. - ME 7-2417 HAVE YOU LOST YOUR APPETITE? . . . You'll find it at The Parkway FRY BONDED BUILT-UP ROOFING -Call For Free Estimate*- R. E. BENGEL 1311 N. Craven S. WORK Dial ME 7-3404 YOUIL FIND THE "DIFFERENT" GIFT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR AMONG THE MANY UNUSUAL ITEMS AT MAMIE'S NOVELTY SHOP 215 Hancock St.