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THURSDAY, APRIL 9,1942 THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO PAGE THREE By Çapt. Elmore Phllpott - QUEBEC STIRS CAR, RADIO AND HITLER Thrce factors bave changed the whole picture in French Canada. !Ihose who corne down bere and w nice pieces about the ro- m~o! French Canada, and bow efrytlýftg is as pretty as one o! those céenes on the Christmas cards tbey sel-those writcrs arc either trying to write pretty post card stuf! or cisc they miss the plain facts. The chi«f fact is tbat this pro- vince is in a f erment, the like o! which it bas neyer known before. There are tbree causes, ail o! which have contributed te a state wbereby the pot threatens te boil ,over. The first was the coming o! the car. Quebec could net live in. ON 5 YEAR GUARANTEED 3Y2% TRUST CERTIFICATES An ideci authorized investment for individuals companies, cemetery. boards, executors ami othertrustees. 372 BAY STREET TORONTO YOUR fear of financial loss caused by the operation of your car can be vanquished by getting complote automobile insurance. Thon you are assured the 'V,, for victory in over-coming lasses due ta fire, theft, or collisions. Bee us about it at once. J. J. 'MASON & SON SINSURANCE AGENTS Phone 681 Bowmanville k & Montreal: It ià a waste o! time O toPoint eut that our world is new in the throes o! a sort o! uncon- scious revolution as well as a war. This country bas rnoved into state capitaiisrn relatively f aster than Russia did in the years fol- ~Owing the revolution o! 1917. ..nýuèobody knows ciearly wbat hasYappened yet. It is this oldest cerner e! Cani- ada that one - really senses the profundity of: the changes that are coming. For t he leaders o0f this people bave already lest one cause for wbîcb they fougbt flot c n 1 y for years but for centuries: That is te keep this little corner Cf North Amer-:_...... ica isolatcd and i.nsulatcd f r o m the outsides world. That cause bas been lest for reasons apparent te everybody. A series of accidents enabled Frencb Canada te live more or less te it- self for a century and a bal!. The British cenquest dut one tic between France and French Can- ada. The Frencb Revolution dut almost ail the rernaining bonds. For more than a bundred years a Frenchman from France was re- ceivcd witb marked reserve in this province. It was presumed in advance that he wouid be satur- atcd with ideas whicb the Church Classcd as undesirable. Meanwhile in Canada we had the nevcr-ending struggies be- twecn the French and Engiish sections o! the people. At worst, it was what Lord Durham. called it in his farnous report: "Two nations warring witbmn the bosom o! a single state."1 At best, it was what Andre Siegfried cailed in bis book on Canada: "Modus vivendi without cordiality." The two races iived side by side. The very rich and the very poor were forced to mix by reason o! their social positions. Parliament and business brought persans together-but only tili the business was over. Then, by and large, they separatcd as ciearly as oil and watcr. In this very city o! Montreai, where I livcd and worked for inany years, the vast rnajerity of people wbo have iived here al their lives have neyer been for a ineal into the homes of people o! the other race. That is, after busi- niess hours the Frencb and English leave each other sevcrcly alone. eItai sd, 40 FPIl (la the. U.S. mk for "GIfla Pilla") backwoods simpiicity once U. S. tourists by the thousands had swarmed througb the country eacb summer like a swarm of bees-carrying off the honey, in the form of antiques, but leaving behind money and ideas whicb frtiiized the province as the bec does by carrying the pollen blos- soma to biossom. The radio was perhaps an even greater revolutionary force. Que- bec bas neyer been a great read- ing province-for the simple rea- son that a large percentage nkeyer learned te read or write. Buti everybody ban listen to the radio. So, while the prograrns go out in French, they are exactly the same as go out over the rest of North America. The housewife weeps over the tragedies of the soap operas. The small boy listens to Superman, in French. But be aise listens te Jack Benny in Arnerican-English. The effect of ail this is seif-evident. A business man who seils a product known in every neok in Canada told me the other day that in another ten years the thinking o! the people o! rural Quebec would have been altered eut of ail recognition. This man himsclf knows intirnately the country of whicb be speaks. But Quebec cannet get ten years to condition bersel! te the ideas pouring in on ber frorn the eut- side worid. The war bas pushed ber, as it were, right eut te the edge o! deep water. The giant hand o! fate appears likely te pusb ber in-so that she wili have to sink or swim. If she faces the facts, ber bap- tism into the new worid will net be too drastic. If she tries te stand in the road of forces of bis- tory, she will be thrown rudely into water-and may lose a lot o! the things she wouid like te keep. LIMBS IN THE WIND Straws in the wind show the direction of the breeze. But when you sec whole lirnbs of trees swepJt along tbrougb tbe air you know that it is a gale. Quebec is under gaie pressure rigbt now. Here are a few items. Yesterday the Gazette, arch-Tory voice of granite conservatisrn, cri- ticized the two oid parties for net carnpaigning for the piebiscite. It pointed out that the Cornrunist party had se far carried out the only aggressive campaign for a yes vote. Last night, Young Mr. McCon- neil, crown-prince o! the house o! J. W. McConnell, wbo feul heir te rnuch of power of Sir Herbert Hot-that fine yeung man stres- sed tbe obvieus trutb that Russia's line was our line; and that, if that line broke, it would be just tee bad for ail o! us. Last week the head o! the local aircraf t workers union advanced a specific plan toe tep up produc- tien by at least 100 per cent and perbaps 200 per cent. Last night the manager o! the factory offered rebuttal of tbe suggestions. But the point is that bere, as last year in Detroit, it is organized labor that is setting the pace. These items concern English spcaking Quebec. But the iimbs in the wind from French speak- ing Canada are even more signif - cant. Yesterday Quebec abolished tol on ail bridges. This year the pro- vince really gets under way with its plan for complete universal cornpuisory education. There is afoot a strong scheme to make universally available teaching in English. French Canadians by tens of thousands are working in moderri munitions plants. They will neyer be habitants again. Their whole outlook on life is changing. These are the good signs. The bad and dangerous are much more evident but, in rny opinion, iess important in the long run. Most of the organized opposition to conscription is actuaily oppo- sition to the war itself. Its strong anti-Jewish flavor speaks too obviously of its ultimate origin to leave much doubt. Moreover, as the best Canadian correspondent in Washington re- ports this morning, Canadian war- time prestige has sunk to an al time low. This is extremeiy un- fortunate, considering the fact that Canada's war effort as it actuaily stands is very fine in- deed-and only open to criticisrn that it could be better, and must be better if we are to do our share to win the war. What the Americans just cannot understand (as Dorothy Thomp- son told us months ago) is our w e ird underground backhand rnethod of dealing with ail our probiems. If Canada has courage enough to deal with our racial problern as it can be deait with now, the change in the set-up of this coun- try vwill appear unbelievable-and that within a few years. Soldiers' Letters Extracts from a letter frorn Spr. Carlson Etcher, Bn. H.A., 2nd Bn., R.C.E., C.A., Overseas, to bis mother, Mrs. F. L. Etcher, Bow- manville: Received your two weicome letters and was sorry to learn Arthur feit it necessary to join up, but then it is better for him to live his life as he sees it. Tell him to take it as seriousiy as he would an important job, but a certain arnount of enjoyment is necessary at any time in if e. Cyril Giilamn is getting married Easter Monday and I have a press- ing invitation to the wedding. I got 98 per cent and 97 per cent in my Iast two papers. I was at our Bn. dance at "The Baths,'" Epsomn, which was the best since we carne over. I have received and acknowledged parcels from the Rani Ghar Grotto in Toronto. March 8, 1942 B64504 B Coy. Pte. Don Ross Perth Regt. Motors, Canadian Army Overseas. Dear Mr. James: It affords me great pleasure in letting you know that I arn receiv- ing the Canadian Statesman quite regulariy. It is exactly seven years ago today that I came to Bowman- ville and I put in six enjoyable years there until I answered the caîl of my King and country to duty. One can hardiy realize what effect their home papers have on the lads here. It brings me dloser to home. Whenever a convoy cornes in I know that in a few days I will receive some more papers which keeps me well in- formed of the happenings at home. When I had the good for- tune to corne over we had a rnost wonderful crossing the Atlantic was as calm as a mili pond. The tbanks have to be given to our boys in the navy and also to the air force who s0 gallantly escorted us over. If I could only bring home cold facts to the people that a war is on, but through the me- dium of your good newspaper you will be able to do more than me. I had the good fortune to visit Winchester, Portsmouth and Southampton. The last two places. mentioned have had their share of bornbings. It is wonderful to sec the grim determination look on the faces of the people over bere facing the hardships un! lincbingly. The morale of the people is 100 per cent and one must give themn a good deal of credit. Try to im- agine ieaving your home and loved ones ta go to your place o! employment anid returning in the evening to find your home des- troyed and your loved ones over the beyond and stili hear no com- plaining. I have just had my seven- day leave which I spent visîting different places in Scotland. My first stopping off place was Edin- burgh, the capital, and a very iovely and historic city, then on to Bonnie Dundee, afterwards to Inverness up in the highlands then back via Perth, Edinburgh and on to England where I arn sttond f IThogtforon Eyesight Education And Efficieucy By C. H. Tuck Optemetrlst yeloghi Disney BIdg. (opp. P-O.) Oshawa 1 Phone 1516 Number 209j Do your children see cleariy? How are you to know? How canj we boast of our systerns and ourj institutions for the welfare of the future generation when many things are taken for granted or are not discovered until yvell de- veloped? The answer to the above is not always to be found in the action of these institutions but in the action of the public in failing in its duty to those dependent to them by negiecting opportunities early in life and only waking up to the fact that something is wrong when it is pointed out to them-too late. We should flot be satisfied to stop at slight accomplishments. Can we safely say that we are doing ail we can do to protect the eyes of youth? The solution rests with each individual just as much as it rests elsewhere. If you see that those dependent on you are given proper periodical ex- aminations and are confident in the ability of the one giving the examination you are doing your part. Every chi]d shouid be ex- amined periodicaiiy and should not enter schooi before a prelimi- nary eye examination has been made. (to be continued) in Scotiand and the kindnesses of the Scotch. I appreciate very much the goodness o!frny aunt and her son (Mrs. R. H. Armstrong) for the subscription and gift and be- lieve me when I say I arn eagerly looking forward to the next con- voy coming in for I know that there will be a Canadian States- man for me. Tell ail my friends in Bowman- ville that I send themn my warmest regards and that I arn looking forward for that rainbow to ap- pear in the sky when homes and loved ones will be reunited and the worries and anxious moments that we are now going through will be a thing of the past. How 1 fervently pray that day will corne soon. Tell the people over there ta, keep on the good work *and when our time cornes we will give a good account of ourselves. Wishing your paper ail the success that it richly deserves on account of its honesty and integrity for bringing the true and unbiased news to our people. I wiil say as they say over here, cherrio! and good luck. Yours sincerely, Don Ross. 1 IM IL! Questions and Answers the casing, and means o! infla- About Tires and How To run on a fiat tire any ap- T o Conserve T herm preciable distance will not only prevent further service from the B.v Research Dept. of the casing, but will also injure the GoodearTir & Rbbe Co cords in such a way that it wil GoodearTire& RbberCo. be impossible to recap or retread Storage of Tires and Tubes it later. I. . Weresbold xtr ties Due to a growing number of 1. kQpt -attic semldentra rsthefts of spare tires, if available be kpt aticbaseentor ar-a well-worn tire would be prefer- age? able to a comparatively new tire A. Tires shouid be kept in a for carrying as a spare. cool. dry, dark place, being par- 8. Q. How sbould I keep an ticular to keep thema out of sun- extra tube? light. A. First inspect tube to bc sure 2. Q. Will my tires deteriorate there is no oul or grease on its if they are not used more or less surface. If there is any, it should frequently? be washed off with a clean cioth A. Sorne deterioration or age- and high grade gasoline, other- ing will take place but not suf- wise rapid deterioration will take ficieui to be serious if proper air place. pressure is maintained. This keeps Then remove valve core from the tire in its proper shape or con- valve and release air until tube tour. The above does not apply can be laid out fiat in hall circle to \ chicles that may be laid up with ail wrinkles or creases re- for . e'eral months at a time. moved. About one-fourth inch of 3. Q. Should I jack my car up air cusbioning should be left in- if I use it only once a week or so? side the tube to keep the edges A. If' correct inflation pressure slightly rounded. Next fold tube is rnaiintained, the advantage sec- into 1iî circle and wrap in paper ureri by jacking the car up for loosely and store in a cool, dark such short periods is probably not place away from sunlight. woî th the effort. Do not pile foided tubes on top 4. Q. Should I jack my car up of each other or place weight up- if 1 do not expect to use it for on them xvhich would crush or se7cral months? flatten the folded edges. A. Yes. Under such conditions 9. Q. How should I carry an the tires sbould be relieved of the extra tube in my car? load of the vebicle. The inflation A. Follow saine procedure as pressure should be reduced to in answer to question A. 8; but about half o! what is normaily it would he desirablo place the carried. This will take an addi- tube after being wrapped in pa- tional strain off the tire and yet per in a cardboard box. keep it to the proper shape or contour. 5. Q. Will rubber tire paint hýelP preserve my tires? ALL MEN'S CLOTHES A. If tires are not in frequtnt STREAMLINED NOW use. rubber tire paint will retard ageing effects, but under existing TO SAVE MATERIAL conditions it is doubtfui wbetber rubber tire paint wili be avail- 'The Clothing Administrator o! able. the Wartime Prices and Trade 6. Q. 19, the practice o! cars o! Board, H. R. Cohen, announces recent manufacture o! carrying that the order eliminating frilîs spare tire in trunk compartment in the manufacture o! ready- advantageous in preventing de- made clothing is already effec- terioration o! tires, as compared tive. with prèvieus practice of carry- Previously Cohen has ruled ing the spare exposed to the cie- that ready-made clothing could ments? be made with frilîs until May lst. A. Carrying the spare tire in And made-to-measure c1o t he s ~ e trunk compartment, especiai- could ikewise be made up with away from direct exposure to two pairs of pants and pleats un- sunlight, is definitely advantag- tii August lst. Now, bowever, eous. ready-made clotbing manufactur- 7. Q. Wili it be desirable for ers must cease making ciotbing me te remove my spare tire frorn with frilis immediately. But tail- my car and store it at home, un- ors will be permitted to make up der better storage conditions? made-to-measure ciotbing along A. It is not desirabie te operate the old uines on ail orders receiv- a car witbout a spare tire unless cd before midnight March 24th you are prepared te make a tire until May ist. After that date, change on the road by carrying a they will eliminate the "frilis." spare tube or tube patcbing kit, Henceforth, suits will have oniy a boot fer cevering any injury te - one pair of trousers, and they ivill used on essential vehicles wili be announced ncxt week. The story mntîmated that driver o! passen- ger cars used solely for pleasure will net be ailowed te bave tires retreaded. "Retreading o! tires must be confined te commercial vebicles and buses for transpor- tation e! workers means o! trans- portation can be devised," Muni- tions Minister Howe said recently. te',YOUBOYS AND) GIRLS What if you can't fiy a bomber, or drive a' tank, or belp make guns and ammunition? You can do your part in winning the war. When you boys go out and cut lawns or collect paper and scrap, you are doing a man's work. That releases one more man for the armed forces or to work in a muni- tions plant. When you go to the store and carry parcels home you relieve a man; you also rel.ieve a truck and make more tires and gasoline available for carrying on the war. When you girls wash the dishes and help with the housework, your mother doesn't need to get help. Tbat means more hands to work in munitions plants. When you brin g dad's slippers, do little chores for him when he is tired, lic will be able to do better work and more work next day -perform a bigger part in winning the war. So, boys and girls, do ail the odd jobs yqu can find to do. Make yourselves useful around your home and in your community. Every single job you do willingly brings victory one step nearer. NEXT TO A NEW CAR your logical ehoice Is a RIVERDALE RENEWED CAR (sold with a written guarantee) ARE YOUR TIRES GOOD FOR THE DURATION? ARE YOU GETTING MAXIMUM GASOLINE PERFORMANCE? Make sure of your Economical Transportation OUR LATE MODEL USED CARS ARE 1. Reconditloned in our own shop for economical operation. 2. Equipped wýith carefully inspected tires with many miles of carefree driving. CHOOSE FROM OUR STOCK 0F Popular Makes and Models R IVERDALE 755 and 777 DANFORTH AVENUE, TORONTO Toronto's Poremost FORD and MEROURY Dealer THE STERLING TRUSTS CORPORATION This message is issued by ibe Department of Malnitions and Suppi, for Canada BRAVI MEN UHALL NOT DIE DICAUSE I FALTERID bave ne cuffs or pleats. No but- tons will be permitted on the ceat sîceves, and fancy backs will be eliminated bath on suit coats and top or overcoats. NO MORE RETREADS Arinouncement was made at Ottawa Wednesday tbat orders restricting the retreading o! tires Leter From Scotland Herewith are extracts frorn a letter received by Mr. J. Irwin, manager o! Waiker Stores, !rom bis sister in Glasgow, Scotland. It sheds sidelights on conditions in Scotland in wartime. Wc arc very sorry that the war bas been brought nearer te, you, but situated as you are I hardiy tbink that you'll bave to cope witb air raids. Tbis week I had a very pleasant surprise-a large box o! sweets frôm the wornen teachers o! Ontario te the chul- dren o! Britain. It carne tbrough the League o! Empire (who ar- range the exchange jobs) and about twelve pounds o! sweets came te me for distribution. Whcn I bad s0 many I reckon that the quantity sent must bave been colossal. I'm giving a pro- portion te the infants o! the schooi and keeping the rest for our Welfare Club. The infants said I was to thank the kind la- dies very mucb. You should have scen the beams. I've just had a lovely holiday down at Langhoim. I'd had a mucb tee strenueus autumn and was heading for a breakdown when the bolidays came along. Se I spent every morning in bcd, walked in the bis evcry after- noon, and read or blcthered in the cvenings. As a resuit I came home feeling 100 per cent fit and quite prepared to ovcrwork again! Our Wei!are Club bad its party on l8th December. We had f ifty chiidren and twcnty helpers and visitors. Wbat a scram it was to get food for them! We did want te have some cakes and it looked at first as if we wouldn't manage it - but in the end wc did and the children had a very picasant surprise. They tairly enjoyed tbemselves because there really arc no parties going this year for mest e! them. I hope you got the book I sent you ail for Cbristmas. We couldn't manage to collect gifts for ail the gang this year - the shops are very empty - or cisc we wouid have to use clothes coupons - se presents have been dut down te the vcry minimum. You would have laugbed if you'd seen me on Sunday. I had lest my clothes coupons and had bunted .everywhere for them - in drawers and shelves and book- cases - every possible and im- possible place. Se at last I dccid- cd te look in the waste paper sack. It stands about four feet high and was full. (I asked Bec when it was iast emptied, and she said "not since it was filled up, Miss Jean," which wasn't hclp- fui). I dragged the sack into the kitchen and pulled out paper til the place looked as if there had been a blizzard. At the very bat- tom, inside some other papers wbicb I had thrown eut in De- cember, were my twenty-two beautiful coupons. I kept on star- ine at tbem because I couldn't believe my eyes. Witb mucb love as always, Jean. 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