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Every 'country has its troubles. roblems would be solved, and ; ould only strive to understand and appre We have herein the solution of the difficulties 3 élween town and country--a sub- ject which T propose to consider this 4 rnoon in a short address, en- titled, *"The Establishment of a Fri dly Relationship Between Town ~ and Country." i Re Those who have at heart the welfire of the nati)n must truly desire ments of which it is composed. d the interests of them are ex- These elements are many and diverse, & ial reformer is to harmonize ceedingly complex, The aim of the ; these elements and to effect a. compromise of interests so that the general good may be obtained without injury tg anyone. Conflicts, of 'one kind "or another; between town: or country ate of long duration. They began when Cain built the city of Enoch and they will continue, I presume, until all decide to lead the simple life advocated and practised by Tolstoy. But if a nation will be happy'it must compose the difficulties ~ between these parties; if 1t is to advance' in civilization, in culture, in - strength, both town and country must understand each other and help each other. Commerce and munufactures are two of the great civil- izers, and these give occupation to the inhabitants of the towns and cities. Agriculture, which is dignified by the name basic industry, _ furnishes employment for the inhabitants of the country. All of these are necessary for the progress of the human race. Town and country, although their occupations differ, are integral parts of the state, and should agree to live happily together, like man and wife, although there may be some incompatibility of temperament. Divorce between them should be unthinkable. 5 Instances of lack of friendship between town and country abound. We have but to listen to the effusions of present day orators, to read the daily press, to keep our eyes and ears open, to find them. There 18 abroad in the modern towns and cities a spirit that is detrimental to the best interests of the country. The work of the country dweller is des- pised by many. To-day it is true, many in towns and cities are volun- teering for work in the country. = But a goodly number of the volunteers come to the country with that spirit of gundescension that a conscious- ness of superiority imparts, On what that consciousness is based, it is difficult to see; for 1f comparisons are instituted it will be admitted that a vast majority of workers in the tow bgities do not enjoy one half * the liberity, the independence, the healt! wholesome, mode of life ion in the towns and cities to speak disparagingly. of country life and country work. Politicians, 1t is true, will during the few weeks preced- ing an election lavish praises upon both, but these generous souls con- stitute a notable exception to the general condemnation, Furthermore there is a tendency on the part of the towns and cities to monapolize the good things of life. In this they are aided to a great extent by the government of the country. One instance will suffice to support this contention. A few days ago you all read, no doubt, of the opening of the Trent Valley Canal from Lake Ontario to Lake Simcoe. We were told that cities and towns along its route, from Trenton to Orillia, would benefit greatly by its opening: New dams had been constructed, new power-houses erected, and new factories will soon add to the busy hum along the canal. The country generally, it is true, will profit by the completion of this great undertaking, but the greatest beneficiaries will be the towns through which the canal runs. In the construction of the dams along this waterway a large acreage has been submerged. The government. has teimbursed a certain number for the loss sustained, but it has not by any means made good all the damage and inconvenience that has been caused. * I know one township in the County of Peterboro that as a consequence of the building of the canal has been handicapped by two floating bridges, one three quarters of a mile in length, and the other a mile and a quarter long. There was a time when the water around this township could be bridged by a 12 ft. plank, at certain periods of the year, but now, owing to the dams of the canal, a lake of a considerable size has been created. The Government has never seen fit to build bridges that promised any degree of perman- ence. The county gives a present of a few planks every year, pulls the bridges together when they are torn apart by storms, and maintains on one the sign that people cross "it at their own risk. But even this " solicitude is not manifested by the government that is responsible for the creation of an island township. If an urban municipality were thus handicapped, the government would riot need much urging to induce it [1 - to relieve the grievance. But governments don't seem to have developed as yet any deep concern for the welfare of rural communities. The time is coming, however, when the voice of the country will be heard. Then there will be put into operation a more equitable system of taxation 'and an equalizing of the burdens of the state, Itis true that many of the country municipalities would to-day be. enjoying more comforts if they had chosen to burden 'themselves with & mortgage that, future will have to pay. They deserve at this crisis in world affairs, qetofthenation. >. any nation that the residents of the ised; becatsé there is at hand too ess, 1 Te quite the Tish- HEAD ormcE. - Nr SRONTO TRUST FUNDS Our Savings Department gives you {., a guarantee of absolute security and es7'p 1873 interest at current rate. | : ; PORT PERRY BRANCH H. G. HUTCHESON, ~~ Masisask. Ls 'What is Your Form of Recreation ? The Rural Community Life Movement made a survey of 'social conditions in Caledon Township, Peel County. One hundred and ninety homes were visited, and the question asked as to the forms of recreation enjoyed. The answers given throw a flood of light on rural conditions and say a strong word in favor of the church as a helpful social influ- ence. Perhaps you can pick out of the list the forms of recreation you enjoy. FORMS OF RECREATION Church Socials Agricultural Fairs Sunday School Picnics Card Parties ,, Dances ........ouv en House Parties School Socials ........eeeessreriesninssesinanes Lodge Meetings Home Talent Plays _, Institute Meetings Family Re-Unions Athletic Games. . ........ cieriege Literary Societies Moving Pictures .., Pool oouiiiveisaresaiins Lodge Socials Lecture Course.........oeuuvereieesssiiinessans Musical Organization .,...... diivtmmsiirny Briedy stated, this means that 118 persons out of 190 found -recre- ation at church socials, 103-at card partics, 18 in playing pool, and some few probably enjoyed all these forms of recreation, "The annual holidays of Caledon farmers sverage four days. = What holidays did you take? Of 186 farmers, 28 did not leave the farm on pleasure. Caledon Township is situated in a fine agricultural district that will fairly represent conditions throughout Ontario. Don't Be Scared > A mild sort of panic seems to have taken possession of the people in the rural districts. A buyer of cattle who travelled torough the dis- trict north of here said that the people seemed all on edge about food inspection. Many would have let the cattle buyer search the house. The facts are these--Those who sell flour, sugar, and other foods that may not be hoarded, are expected to keep track of their sales; and if the food inspector finds that Bill Jones has bought more than his share of flour, the inspector goes out to see Bill Jones and ask him why he has so mech flour. If Bill owns up that he has more than his share, he has to pay the minimum fine, and usually that's all there is to it. But if he decides to fight the case, he pays the maximum fine on conviction, In Lindsay a short time ago some forty paid the minimum fine and went home poorer but wiser. There is no use trying to evade the law; but there is no need to get into a panic and think that every stranger is a food inspector. Good Roads Save Steel 1,400,000 tons of steel are required to-build 1250 locomotives and 50,000 steel freight cars. : 300,000 tons of steel will build 200,000 auto trucks, having a ton carrying capacity equal to the 1250 locomotives and 50,000 steel cars. - This would effect a saving of 1,100,000 tons of steel. With the auto truck the freight can be carried right to the consum- - er's door without the expense of double handling. But what can we do in a matter like this as long as roads are made 'on the hit and miss plan? The Government should control the building and repair of roads. issuing instructions as to how the roads should be constructed, and re- quiring them to be maintained at a standard suitable for the traffic that may reasonably be expected to pass over them. % It is time to quit the expensive happy-go-lueky idea of letting every pathmaster try out his pet theories at the expense of the ratepayers. We don't want PATH-masters; we need ROAD-maaters. Farm Machinery Second Hand Fe £ : ? for dale 1 bave for sale--Three horserakes, one 9 ft, all steel, good as new; two 8t ft. rakes. 'One mower. One New American corn cultivator, good as new. ots in good condition, : : © GEORGE JACKSON Port Perry. 2h