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---- - - £ a Vr A AIX o A MOQUE A l Tnllg ?IMT? W't.In'A UTC1 PAGE FOUR THE CANADUAN STbJIII"LUftL Ecx-mier SordonDe Cornan PreseutsViews of the hFture Almost at the same time that The Statesman was 4rranging an editorial on preparednebs based upon statemnents o! General Cm~- ar and others and which appear-1 ed-in last weeks issue, Hw. ar-i don D. Conant. Ex-Pftmier aO! Clu tario and now Master ii Câm bers, Supreme Court of OutAru. delivered an addreàs monthe eatt subject at the West Tm\1ti Ki- wani3' Vlub. Ma'y 2. Tho ttt~a' suggestion was th4t %ho pulhlhj slould be inform- eît ç4 uelitt.s *iow being voiced by ~uissndm~guet who are do- mrugw rel hinkluîg n the question. Wo xe lt,*ied to quote Mr. Con- Ant wbo adtfixAtiother view, that tI! tterss"l of population and the seuuuîg up of à Royal Commission Iu x~uiîieud report in the mat- pes-oa m ese rd -makinC ndao:ePs * sCm an f and,-i it SIZE s EF do lut Mpire to lx, the biggest trust cottixy. But., as executors, we do strive to rmnder t1w best service available. And, whéther an ostate ie large or smali, the bene- fei.-t's -ireceive the sanie personal attention of a *,tiior estate officer asaisted by a staff familiar with every phase of estate manage- mient. We nay be of help to you as we have to an ever-increasing number during the past 35 yeftrs. THE STERLING TRUSTS CORPORATION Sterling Tower, Toronto 1 /104'No More Settin; Dough Overnîght! ter. Mr. Conant said, in part: Oliver Cromwell is said to have concluded an address to his troops with the words,-'Put your trust in God, but mind to keep your powder dry.' Frederick the Great originated the maxim,-'God is on the side of the big battalions.' A chaplain in the U.S. Navy ini the last war is supposed to have uttered the remark, which after- wards became the theme of a song,-'Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition.' It is unlikely that any irrever- ence was intended by the authors of these expressions. I certdinly do not refer to and quote them with any irreverence. It is sim- piy realism supported by history. Last week General Crerar gave it as his opinion that war in the future is by no means impossible or unlikely. Gerral Crerar went further. Hèe said that in any fu- ture war involving the British Commonwealth and the United States, Canada would be in the operational front line. Speaking in Toronto last No- vember, Major-Gefleral Pearkes, V.C., said that unless the three great powers co-operate, one of them may launch a third world war, and that if that should corne about, Canada will be the Belgium or Poland of the continent. Whether or not a defence to the atomic bomb is developed, it is generally agreed that the des- truction and devastation of ano- ther world war will stagger the imagination. If General Crerar and Mai or-General Pearkes are right, that destruction and devas- tation will largely be inflicted up- on Canada. What should Canada do about it? It is for others far better qualifled to deal with military and defence matters which, fur- thermore, may be controversial. But it is, I believe, permissible for me to discuss another aspect as to which there will probably be general agreement. We know that during the last war the cities and densely popu- lated areas of continental Europe and the British Isies suffered most, that some were practically oblit- erated and their inhabitants ex- terminated, and that comparative- ly little damage was done in the rural areas. We are told and read that the present threat of applies more acutely to the ur- ban areas and that people in the country have a far better chance >to survive. Almost 55 per cent of the peo- Sple of Canada live in urban com- -imunities and about 45 per cent in îthe country,-and the urban per- i& centage is steadily increasing, Ibeing less than 50 per cent in 1 1921. Among the so-called civilized countries, the population density in Canada is about the lowest in the world,-3.32 per square mile. Even in Ontario the density is on- - ly 10.43 per square mile. By way of comparison,-to mention only a few of the other countries, the Pdensity in the Netherlands is 721 0per square mile, the United King- dom 507, Germany 381, Poland 233, France 197, China propex b 104, the United States 45, Russia 20, Argentina 12, and in Austral- ia 2.40 per square mile. According to the Canada Year Book we have almost 550,000 square miles or 352 million acres of agricultural land,-about 30 acres for every man, woman anc child in Canada.0 We are building thousands, anc hope to build many more thous- ands, of houses to meet the hdus- ing shortage. Most of those hous. es are being built and will prob. ably be built unless we changE our practice, on lots less than onE seventh of an acre in area. Thi. is not a criticism of any govern. ment or government agency,-ii time, within a few miles of our cities and towns there are hun- dreds of acres of good agricultur- al land now uncultivated and un- used. It is an anomaly that with such urgent need for foodstuffs we have so much unproductlve land in Canada for reasons other than the chairlcter or quality of the soul. If the predictions of General Crerar, Mai or-General Pearkes and others are realized, many of these houses and of our urban centres will be destroyed and their occupants killed in the next great war. Unless we change our practice very radically we are courting disaster,-in fact we may be com- mitting suicide. I believe that fromn every stand- point the future hope and salva- tion of Canada depend upon pop- ulation dispersai. In the event of war it would save our homes froni destruction and our people froni slaughter. In any case, and with- out war,-which we hope and pray we mgy be spared,-it would immeasurably imprQve the econ- omy, the health and the general well-being of our people. The man with five acres of land and a cow is economnically inde. pendent. He can absorb the shocIk of unemployment. Even with one acre, and wîthout the cow, he is infinitely more secure than the man on a lot 45 ft. x 135 ft. or smaller. He is a better citizen in every way, and Canada would be a greater nation with a prepond- erance of rural residents. The necessity of dispersai was demonstrated in the last war in England where many industries 1were scattered throughout the country. If Canada is -to be in the operational front line of the next great war, as predicted by [General Crerar, the experience 1in England and elsewhere durin, Lthe recent war indicates how ab- .solutely necessary is population .dispersai in Canada. F It may be said that such a plan 1involves great difficulties. Thai is admitted, but I do not believE that the difficulties are insuper. able. At any rate, the cost anc 1 the problems 'which such a plar rpresents are not to be comparec àwith the catastrophe that woulc -result from the destruction of oui urban communities. The prob rlems of transportation and con 9munication would probably b( sthe greatest. But with the mar 9velous developments and in 1 provements in both, Nxýe may de pend upon science and enginee: a ing to solve these problems. The question, to my mind, mer -its the most serious consideratioi and intensive study, preferably b: a Royal Commission composed o eour ablest town planners, econ le omists, agriculturalists, educa ýs tîonalists, transportation an Lcommunication experts, engineer it and other specialists,-a RoyE ýe Commission to enquire into an e report as to ways and meansc dispersing the population of Car ada, by regulation, by educatioi by state assistance or otherwise, FARM RECORDS FACTOR TJ SUCCESS ON FARM s ,e n ýe ýg ýn t re Ld tn ýd Id r e r- n- r- of ýa- rid !rs ral id of ro Among the many activities of the farmer which contribute to the success and efficiency of his business, 'the keeping of accurate and fairly complete records is probably one of the most impor- tant yet is one of the most ne- glected. Records that may be profltably kept by the farmer or stockman are many and varied. Among these are breeding and produc- tion records, records for the iden- tification of purebred or grade live stock, records of purchases and sales of live stock, feed, seed, machinery, other equipment and supplies. An annual inventory in which ail live stock, feed supplies, grain machinery and farm equip- ment is listed, together with a no- minal value for each item will al- s0 be found valuable in many different ways. While it may be assumed that ail records are equally important and should receive equal care, those which are concerned with live-stock breeding operations are of a more urgent and vital nature than most others because of the probability of direct loss of in- corne shouid they be neglected. .The different breed associations now require that complete records be kept in connection with the identification and registration of live stock. In order 10 encour- age and facilitate the keeping of such records, most breed associa- tions provide, at a nominal cost, suitable record books for the live- stock breeder and owner. A record book especialiy adapt- ed 10 the keeping of general farm accounts can be obtained for 10 cents from the King's Printer, Ot- tawa. Some of the banks, farm machinery companies and other organizations offer farm account books free for the asking. Any system of farm accounts, however simple, is a long stride in the right direction. 1 1 ILMLM AUS I rprino heocpe an Oshaw PresytSyObituaries Church at Courtice ' MS. IN BRAUND F. M. Chapman, of Pickering, For many years an active work- was elected Chairman of Oshawa er in the Salvation Arrny and a Presbytery of the United Chureh, resident of Peterboro for the samne at the regular meeting held in length of time, Mrs. M. Braund, St. John's United Church, Brough- the former Mabel Frank, former- am, on Thursday, May 9. Rev. îy of Bowmanville, died suddenly P. L. Jull, of Brooklln, was elect- Tuesday, May 7, at her home 190 ed secretary for the 2th year. Charlotte St., Peterboro. Rev. Geo. Telford, Oshawa, and- She was born 67 years ago in A. L. Pascoe, Solina, were nomin- Bowmanville and had gone to ated as commissioriers to the Gen- Peterborough in her early life. eral Council which meets in Mon- Her husband, William J. Braund treal in September next. Rev. S. predeceased her in July, 1940. Littlewood of Orono, and Rev. H. Surviving are two sons, Gor- C. Linstead of Courtice, were no- don of Toronto, and Lorne of Lon- minated as memnbers of the Set- don,1 Ont., two sisters, Mrs. Geo. tiement Committee. Gibson of Kirkland Lake and Mrs. Approve Three Calis Gordon Rice of Bowmanville. Also Calîs were approved from Whit- two brothers, Arthur of Bowman- by to Rev. Chas. Malcolm, M.A., ville and Sidney of California. B.D., of Chatham; from Hampton Service was held Thursday in to Rev. E. S. Linstead, of Mun- the Nesbitt Funeral Home with cey, Ont., and from Greenwood Mai. John Wood officiating. Bur- to Rev. A. C. Luffman, of Landis, ial was in Emily cemetery. Sask. Rev. C. G. Park, M.A., of Whit-CHSWELGO CRNH by, has been called to Victoria CA.WLIGO ONS Avenue United Church, Chatham. A resident of Oshawa for the Rev. Walter Rackham of Hamp- past 55 years Charles Wellington ton has been called to Manilla. Cornish, beloved husband of Alice Rev. J. A. Plant, of Enniskillen, Field, passed away at the family received permission to retire. residence, 393 Olive Avenue, May These pastoral changes will take 11, in his 8lst year. The deceas- place on June 30, next. ed had been in failing health for Permission was given to the the past two or three years. Official Board of Ontario Pastor- Born in Clarke township on Oc- al Charge to organize a congrega- tober 10, 1865, Mr. Cornish was tion at Courtice. Plans are being employed practically all his life by made to build a church. coal companies and prior to hîs Congratulations were extended retirement 12 years ago was em- to Mr. E. Donovan Jones on his ployed by the R. Dixon Coal Co. high scholastic standing in his fln- He was a mnember of First Baptist al year at Emmanuel College, Church and a former member of where he won, afiong other hon- the independent- Order of Odd ors, the General Proficiency Post- Fellows. The deceased was highly Graduate Fellowship of $750. respected in the community and Nominate Moderator enjoyed a wide circle of friends. Rev. A. E. Kerr, D.D., of Pine Predeceased by his flrst wife. Hill Divinity Hall, Halifax, was the former Sarah A. Hall in Feb- nominated as Moderator of the ruary, 1922, Mr. Cornish is sur- General Council. Rev. D. T. I. vived by his second wife to whonn Forsyth, of Waterloo, was nomin- he was married in 1925; and one ated for secretary of the Board of son, William, of Bowmanville. Education. Also surviving are a sister, Mrs. Rev. H. J. Pritchard, and Rev. Julia Trevail of Port Perry, and a A. E. Armstrong, of Toronto, were brother, Thomas, in the United 1special speakers at the meeting. States. -The members of Presbytery The funeral was held May 13, stood and were led in prayer by followed by interment in Hamp- ethe chairman when announcement ton cemetery. The services were swas made to the Court of the sud- conducted by Rev. Ralph F. Wil- eden death, at Port Perry, of Rev. son, pastor of First Baptist Church, r E. B. Cooke. ________ e There is no mean work, save A helicopter has been used ex- -that which is sordidly selfish; no perimentally to deliver pipe foi irreligious work, save that which pipelines to inaccessible places ir ýs is morally wrong; in every sphere swamps and jungle; it carried 1,- - -- 4-,- -+ f 4n-.r i C h fl000nonds qof pipe strapped tb FAVM AND VLUI thesepotionofoic the cpe arg The average value of occupied farm lands in Canada in 1945 is reported at $30 per acre. This is the same value as reported for 1944, and it is the first tixne since 1940 that average values have failed to show an increase. How- ever, in six provinces in the Do- minion, increases in value were reported, but these increaees were offset by decreases reported fo?' Ontario and Quebec. As a large P..- IT~ .VURYD@DY~ .USINUSS .. I 4 Ontario profits alxnost Every tourist dollar je shared this way: I r i o 1. Hotels; 2. Retail stores; 3. Restaurants; 4.Taxes, etc.; 5. Amuse- maents; 6. Garages. ,ont to cSmo bok!"y PUBLISHED IN THEi PUBLIC INTERUST BY JOHN LABATT LIMITED you need money for the inprovement of your and harvesting, he is the man to see. You will age, road buill stock, implemeui . ding, buying new breeding much interested in your plans and problems. its or equipmnent. if you want Give him your full confidence. It will pay you. Bowmanville Branch:- F. O. McILVEEN, Manager los D61 ...means READ*Y MONEY for th e GO-AHEAD PARMER . - -- Hon. Gordon D. Conaul TRU SWAY, MAY 1Oth, 1944 as niuch from tourist business as from gold ninim. Its up to each nnofus to keep this business growing. "Let'.ma p tth.m' PLANNINMO A HOUDAY? 4 Tunein CFRB O 10.30 p.m., Thuraday, Frlday ud Saturday for the Dominion did flot change from 1944. The values per acre by provin- ces (with the 1944 values within 1 rackets) were: Prince Edward Island, $43 ($41); Nova Scotia, $41 ($41); New Brunswick, $42 ($40); Quebec, $57 ($58); Ontario, $57 ($58); Manitoba, $2' ($20); ,Saskatchewan, $18 ($17); Alberta, $20 ($19); British Columbia, $67 ($64). 1 of life the post 01 tionor is -cneiuvu vvuLLýa - V.V- -- post of duty.-E. H. Chap- the outside of the plane. find him friendly, a good listener, and very lirs, fixing fencing or drain- Ni