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PAGE SEVENTIZN THRSDAY, DEC. l9th, 1946 THE CANADIAN STATESMAN. BOWMANVILLE. ONTARIO Ceunties Council Issues New Dy-Law I GoverningRestaurants~ Copies of By-Law 1521, passed~ by the United Counties 'of No r- thumberland and DurhamJune 14, 1946, are now beingdistriblut- ed. The By-Law governs con- fIaces serving meals and refresh- 1 jInents, including hotels and tour-E ist establishments catering to the1 publiè. vrisions of' the Act place in t»hands of the Medical Off icer î$oYéTÇealth, County Health Unit, theffiower to recommend or with- dràw permission to license any such premises. Council will act on such recommendations as to licensing which will be on an annual basis. Ail licensed premises or any seeking licenses must pass rigid medical inspection involving ail departments such as dining rooms, kitchens, store-Iroom5s4 wash-rooms and sleeping accom- modation. Licenses may be withdrawn for any infractions which also carry a penalty of $20. for each offence plus costs or if not paid, a jail sentence up to 21 days, Copies of the By-Yaw have been distributed by Counties Clerk, E. L. MacNachtan, Cobourg. United' Kingdom Women's Institutes Send Ontario Gifts As a tangible expression of their appreciation of the many kindnesses shown to them during the war years, and the generous help given by the Women's In- stitutes of Ontario, some of the English Women's Institutes have sent to the Women's Institutes Branch of the Ontario Depart- mient of Agriculture a generotis gift in the form of a library of books. In àcknowledging these gifts of books, Miss Anna P. Lewis, Director of the Women's Institute Branch and Home Economics Service, states that the shipments consist of collec- tions of books pertaining to life in England. Over forty books have been received from the Women's Institutes in the Wilt- shire Federation, and well over one hundred volumes from those in the Dorset Federation. Miss Lewis has had a list of the books compiled, and this has been. dis- tri' uted to the Women's Insti- tutes of Ontario, with- a notation to the effect that these books will be available on loan to the inembers of these institutes. lile- Texl AgPHALT TILE To combine beauty with endurance for a lifetime floor Laid and Finished Complete by Expert Workmen Bromley & Son Phone 653 SALES OFFICE Sheppard Lumber Co. 96 King et. E. Limited Phone 7115 g-.: if one ReaIIy Kiîew!1 IF YOU could foresee that you.r property will be des- troyed - or even stolen tomorrow-you'd buy to- ,day adequate formas and amouzits of insurance. It's our job to know what can and may happen. After inspecting your pro- Sperty, w. will b. glad to Smmend the necessary fraof insurance. No obligatiol-aak Stuart R. lames iNSUKLANCE - REAL ESTATE successr t. J. 3. Magon & Son Phones: Office 681 - Bouse 493 King st.Do wman vile Legisiation High value was placed on the association signs which, when d-isplayed before member premn- ises, gave assurance to the public and tourists of first class service at fair prices. The organization rias been active in promoting better legislation. An amend- mnent was secured to the Appren- ticeship Act which now provides that everyone engaged in repair operations must have a govern- ment certificate. Future plans also caîl for a general study of labor relations in the trade. Entertainmeflt was provided for the evening by soloist Mr. Daggett, Port Hope and. magician D. A. Ferguson, Cobourg. Several prizes were also distributed in a lucky draw. Off icers The officers elected for 1947 were installed by H. G. Bilton, President, Toronto Branch. The siate follows: President, J. L. Moncrief, Port Hope; vice-president, H. Clint- worth, Bewdley; sev-treas., Sid Lancaster, Newcastle; Dîrectors, S. Hersey, Port Hope; A. Smith, Baltimore; Ron, Burley, Newton- ville; Gordon Watson, Orono; Tom Palmer, Bowmanville; W. Thomas, Cobourg. AiU Efforts Shu>uld' Be Directed Toward Increased Production The freak strike o! John L. ewis is over. An agreemnent .11l be reached, the coal miners riii get what they ask. The price fcoal will rise, the price of ther products will go higher Ld over the period of years the et gain to the coal miners will eless than nothing. The economnic position is clear. )ur refusai to see is proof of our .indness and the ease with hidh a false assumption can rift into acceptance and become mrt of the faith o! a nation. Wages are not paid out of apital, they are paid out of pro- [ction. The owners of a shoe actory pay for raw materials, werhead expenses and the labor nvolved in converting the raw naterials into the finished pro- lucts. They accept the balance, ifter ahl these payments, as comn- ensation for their own effort, ut ahl this must come out of the roduct produced, there is no ther source., The share o! labor is fairly ýonstant. It varies somewhat with outside conditions. It de- lines with inflation, wages arely move up as fast as prices. [t rises with deflation, wages will not tumble from an inflated level as rapidly as prices. In time of war earnings rise because pro- Luction rises. In the first Great Var labor was robbed by infla- ion-mn the last one prices were held down by bonuses, controli- ed by regulations, labor got more: Am I right? Challenge the statement if you care to do so. If you desire further information write me care of thîs paper. In the beginning of the century the workers, those on salaries and wages were getting 23.5/4 of the product produced. Over the whole period, from 1917 to 1944 the average was 20.7%. Their reward fluctuates with condi- tions. It can be raised tem- porarily by a sudden upward shif t of wages but it must re- turn after a brief period to, approximately the figure I have given. The coal miners will win this contest. Economic laws will continue to function. The nation wil jconomize in the use o! fuel. More insulation will help to keep houses warmer, new methods o! combustion will be devised. Coal will become less necessary in the industrial life o! the nation. Payrolls in the coal mining îndustry will decline. Prior to the recent war, in termns of purchasing power they were lower than in 1914. Then why the strikes? Labor has neyer given any considera- tion to the basic factors which control the level o! wages and salaries. It seems s0 easy to force up wage rates in this way and thus increase earnings, it requires reason and understand- ing to go behincl the obvious to seek and find the truth. The other point is that the big disputes finally come before the government, the governiment means the party in power, and the party in power will not de- cide against labor. The member o! Parliament cares little for what happens to invested capital he is interested in votes. The labor unions know this. The public is indifferent. So we go on raising wage rates despite the fact that over the longer period this process is fatal to the broad interests o! labor as a whole. AU efforts should be directed to- wards increased production. Only by this means can a nation pros- per and, without national pros- perity, group prosperity cannot long continue. Joy is an elation o! spirit-of a spirit which trusts in' the goo&, .ness and truth o! its own posses- sions.--Seneca.9 REPAIRINC Small cuts and bole repaired and vulcai In ail repair w Goodyear faci approved methods materials are lesi aniz ýtoi RECAPPINC If treads are worn ai smooth yet the tire bo lis sound, you need 'ai cap. A thick ne Goodyear recap mak tires safer for winter dr ing, gives you many mc miles of service. RIM SERVICE Your rims are scrap free of rust, cleaned wi Kerosene, then treat with graphite. TIRE ROTATION In remoufltiflg your tu the position of eacb is switched, accordin$ a scientific plan. reversi the direction of tire rc tion to even wearg prolong mileage. PROPER INFLATII Your tires are theri iated to proper pi sure. In ail tires, regard of make, correct iia is essential for maxi' traction and mileai easy .steering -andc fort in riding. ABUTNWGx ouANtWNTE. E MR OQRS!Loka ta icue ÀSo.la safe.... Ifyudn' edne ie, aesr yorpeenrieeaeray o og awinterdrivin.IR Fo. R.maimOtOract ok esetathat pyourtie ar ifltd o hercomed resur fr ou pAr otiarcr-o vrnfltio romtssipn 17ko addig-undOrôlfaiedt anprmaue tir falr.Csi our Goodyear dealer.cn gv yorcrsfétato. fyums ?VIER DEALE Garage Association Elects New Officers The annual banquet of the Durham-Noyrthumberland Branch Garage Operators' Association of Ontario, held in Port Hope last week was a most successful affair. Attended by 97 delegates, the business of the year was re- viewed and officers for 1947 were elected. President, J. H. Mc- Keever, formerly of Bowman- ville, occupied the chair. E. J. Wadham, executive sec- retary of the provincial organ- ization. as guest speaker, traced the growth o! the movement since it was organizeci in 1935. Today there are 46 branches in Ontario with a total rnembership of 2800. The basic policy is to develop better business prac- tices and better working con- ditions.