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Wednesday, April 9, 1941 THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE THE FLESHERTQH ADVANCE OB Culling wood Wednesday of i ek. Circulation ovr 1,000. Price in Canada $8.00 par y*r, when paid in advance |1.60; in (J. S. A. $2.50 per year, when ^ paid in advance $2.00. / F. J. THUR8TON. Editor. . ZThe Freedom of The Press 1 Great men of history who have left s the legacy of democratic ffOTW (ttent all seem to have been of one mind, that the preservati n of the freedom of the press, because this freedom has essentially, through the centuries shown iUelf to be the one great force which hag seen to it that the freedom of the individual has been preserved. When freedom of the press is abolished, other freed- oms go with it. There is little need at this time to stress that point. There are so many poignant and trag- ic examples in the world today of a subservient press, that it must be ob- "GO PLACES" FOR EASTER SPECIAL LOW FARES JLictween n11 points in ('.-. -.ada and to certain destinations in the Unitd Stt C-K FARE & ONE-QUARTER FOR THE ROUND TRIP Tickets good going any time Thurs- day, April 10, until 2.00 p.m. Mon- day April 14. Return Limit to leave destination not later than midnight Tuesday, April 15th, 1941 fake advantage of this long week end for a visit home or away with friends. WOT fares and information ask any Railway Ticket Agent. vious to any intelligent person is syn onoumous with the freedom which is democracy. There have always been those, who often for reasons of personal aggran disement or lust for power, woulc rob the press of this precious jewe in the crown of liberty. There have been others who cry out for persona freedom of expression, but wh would deny this right to the press It has been claimed that this freed om can become license, but this i one of those half-truths which un thinking people are likely to accep at its face value. Actually the press enjoys a- free do which gives it no privilege abovi the individual. It must conform to the laws of the state. Its freedom is bound by the lows of libel and slan der. It certainly offers no greater opportunity for defaming any per son of institution, than does the in herent right of free speech with which every person is endowed as a birthright. Abraham Lincoln in u de bate on the constitution once said "The liberty of the press is the ty rant's scourage; it is the true frienc and the supermost suporter of civi liberty." The principal of freedom of the press, as it exists today, is th result of a long and bitter struggl ictween those who believe in civi rights and constituted authority, and those who feared the exercise of these rights. It is significant that the first amendment to the Bill of Rights oi the Amercan Constitution, adopted in 1791, is one that relates to the free- dom of the press. It reads: "Con- gress shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion, or the prohibition of the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom oi speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and to petition the government for a redress of grievances." The very wording of this amendment places frecdnm of the press on the same lev- el, and of equal import with freedon of religion, of speech and of assembly. A Rhode Island State provisio n sums up the question of a free press in a few words when it says:"The SUPERIOR STORES Specials are. Cash Only Real Fresh Crispy SODAS 2 IBs. 25c Excellent brand FLOUR, highly guaranteed Only $2.98 Kellogg's ALL BRAN and measuring cup, all 23c Sugar Crisp CORN FLAKES per box 7c OXYDOL, large package 23c Fresh Ground COFFEE whUe U wait lb. 35c FRESH and CURED MEATS OUR SPECIALTY All Electrically Refrigerated. IF IT'S FRUITS or VEGETABLES our assortment is larger and fresher SPECIAL PRICES ON MEN'S RUBBER BOOTS FOR SPRING C. J. KENNEDY Phone 37 WE DELIVER liberty of the press being essential to the security and freedom of the state, any person may publish his sentimen^ 1 " on any subject, being responsible for the abuse of that liberty, and in all trials for libel, both civil and crimin- al, the truth unless published from malicious motives, shall be sufficient defence to the person charged." Many other democratic countries have passed similar legislation, because from a wide study of the dangers of a subservient press, they have learn ed that free press is the best assur- ance of a free country. To be fully comprehended, the free- dom of the press must be accepted by democratic peoples as a typical example of the privileges they en- joy as individuals in a democratic state. To' abolish th freedom of the press, is to invite the abolition of all freedom for the individual. NOT SO MUCH DICTATION Since its formation in 1930. the On- tario Securities Commission has done a good deal for mining and industrial affairs through the control of specu- lation. But in the past, its restric- tions have had dictatorial force, in that no order of the Commission was subject to review in any way in the courts. This session an amendment to the Securities Act granting right o' appeal from decisions of the Commis- sion was introduced in the Legislature by Attorney General Conant. It is proposed that a Board of Review, con- sisting of the Master of the Supreme Court, the judge of the Mining Courf and the Deputy Minister of Mines, be set up, to which any "direction, de- cision, order or ruling regarding a license or affecting the right of any person to trade in securities'* may be appealed and that final resort may be made by the appellant to the (tourt of Appeal for Ontario. On the prin- ciple that citizen should be permitted to have his rights determined by the courts, whenever it is at all possible and whenever it does not too drast- ically delay or impair administration curtailment of the aBsolute power o the Board should meet general ap proval. HIGH HYDRO REVENUE Increased deliveries of power for war industries is credited for the re cord high reached by the revenue am power sales of the Hudro Electric Commission during the fiscal year nding October 31, 1940. Revenues 'rcm all gystms totalled $37,399,- 536.M). In this connection it is interesting to note the possibility of an entire reversal of the basic "power at cost" principle o f the Hydro-Electric Sys- tem, as a result of a request for the appointment of a select committee of the Ontario Legislature to study the question of establishing a flat rate for Hydro power across the province. Under the present system, rates are governed by the distance of a muni- cipality from the source of generation and the density of the area served. The establishment of a universal rate would undoiitodlv entail nn ii- '"". ureas. l-rti.uiariy in the major citiees. On the other hand the reduction of rural rates thus affected would in all prob- ability increase the number of power users on farms and go far towards encouraging industries to locate in the smaller centres, causing n decen- trnilizn.tion of Industry which in the long run might prove beneficial to the Province. The fact that the St. I.invn nrc project gives promise of 1 i-cs.-rvi's of powor makes a pol- '"' '-liiinge more feasible. Jfreebom . . . Ring every Sunday, in Canada "In many lands this year bells art silent alum are dimmed ..." RT. How. W. L. MACKENZIE KINO, It is your privilege to attend the church of your choice ... to worship as your conscience wills. A Nazi world means the end of the church you love. It means compulsion to accept form of worship prescribed by political dictators. In the words of the Prime Minister, "When we speak of the preservation of democracy, of Christianity and of civili- zation, we use no idle words . . . the existence of all three it at stake." Freedom of worship Is one of the price- lets privileges that all Canadians enjoy. That dearly-bought right It in jeopardy. Therefore we must all unite in supporting Canada's war effort in order to preserve this Freedom. Keep up YOUR PLEDGE I . ; . Increase Your Regular /nvesfmenf $ in WAR SAVINGS CERTIFICATES Remember in addition to your pledged amount vou can buy extra War Savings Certificate From your local Post Office or Bank, or dived from the War Savings Committee, Ottawa. War Savings Cammitttt, Ottawa 1 - ' : "Frery duty, wilt *mi brxintly June, ii a contrlbulloM to victory." THE PRIMI MINISTBK OP CANADA. STANDARDIZED FOR EFFICIENCY A car witli Nova Scotia license plates limps into a service ' -^-^ station in Winnipeg. Steam is spouting from under the hood. "It's your water pump," says the mechanic. "We can have new one on in 'a jiffy won't hold you up long." Only a water pump perhaps assembled in Oehawa or Windsor from parts made in half a doien different towns, yet it fits to a T when this Manitoba mechanic puts it on a car from Nova Scotia. Uniformity standardization are big factors IB tele- phone service, too. You can talk practically anywhere, any time, for oner reason, because telephone equipment made with meticulous care fits to a T in all parts of the system. Operating methods are co-ordinated, too, to that your call is put through quickly and accurately your voice spans the miles direct to your listener's ear. To a nation at war, such standard- isation is great astet. CEYLON FUNERAL OF MR. J. McFADYEN Rev. Dr. Campbell of Priceville. Presbyterian Church htd charge oi the funeral service of the late Mr. John McFadyen Thursday afternoon. Fie gave a very comforting message to the 'bereaved. The pallbearers were Messrs. G. Arrowsmith, Jos. Staubles, A. n ml P. Muir, M. Hogarth and J. F. Collinson. Interment \\n~- made in the McNeill Cemetery, Price- ville. Mrs. Jones, Mr. Chas. Kyle and Mr. and Mrs. John Kyle of Haple were in attendance at the imeral. Miss Agnes McPhail has accepted ^ position as columnist with the lobe and Maili Her articles on 'arming will appear three times a week in that paper. Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Smillie lave the sympathy of a host of riends in the loss of the latter's >rother, Mr. A. Burnett, Priceville. Mrs. ercy Hunt was in Berkeley n Thursday. Miss Agnes Macphail, Mrs. Ho- ;arth, Mrs. Hunt, Miss Lottie Whit- nker and Mr. John McWilliam were in Toronto on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Coleman and Mary Caroline. . London, spent the week end with the former's mother, Mrs. H. Coleman and Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Collinson and family. Miss Catherine Stewart, who has completed her training at the G. and M. Hospital, Owen Sound was a vis- itor at her home here last week. Mr.. Jas. Turner, Laurel, is visit- ing Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Oliver. The monthly meeting of the Women's Institute took the form of a quilting at the home of Mrs. J. R Sinclair, when 16 members and vis- itors were present. The meeting opened with the singing of O Canada followed by a reading by Mrs. Smillie. The roll call was answered by giving suggestions for making money. $10 was voted to the Flesherton-Arteme- sia Red Cross Society; 70c was added to the fuda for the tea, donated by Mrs. McMillan. Mrs. Sinclair held the lucky ticket on the tea. Miss Swanton's contest was worn by Mrs. Collinson. The quilt was finished that evening and will go to the Evacuated Children's Fund Mr. John Niched was in To; onto last woo.k. Mrs. Patsy Ovorton, Toronto, was a visitor last week nt the horn KILLED ANYONE THIS YEAR? if Of course not but some motorist s do and somebody pay*. We offer sound insurance advice; <puek helpful service. H. W. KERNAHAN Tlesherton, Ont. RJCPRKSENTING elected rik* in Automobile, Fire, Plate Glut, Burglar?, Public Liability, and other general iiuurance. Head Office, Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Oliver. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Doupe of Owen Sound spent the first of the week with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Duckett. Little Miss Joan returned with them aftei spending three weeks with hei grandparents. * SPECIAL TRAIN SERVICE EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 13 Owen Sound FLESHERTON Toronto For the convenience of patrons desiring to spend longest possible Easter Week-End visit with out-of-town friends and be back home at a reasonable hour Sunday night. Special Tram will operate Sun., April 13, as follows, making all stops: L?. Owen Sound 6.15 p.m. Lv. FLESHERTON 7.00 p.m. Ar. Toronto Union 10.45 p.m. All times are Standard. Consult Agents or current Time Tables for detailed schedule Enquire regarding Low Holiday Fares. CANADIAN PACIFIC INSURANCE Authorized agent for GERMANIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY also All Lines of CAR INSURANCE, BONDS, etc!. See HERB CORBETT Phone Dundalk 44 r 21 Prolongation, Ont.