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FI promised bis, mother that he would keep her imiormed ai the new experiences befalling him. By way ai semi-apology the youth wnote* in part: "Pear Mother, thene isn't anything really new ta report. Wherever I go I meet Scotsmen heading mast ai the commercial and in- dustnial concenns." Yes, by way ai peaceful invasion they bave and are making their mark tbrougbout the British Isles, and indeed tbnoughout the wonld. Their influence and cultural con- tribution are out ai ail proportion ta their numbers. Hats off ta Donald Gardon, the Scottish im- migrant who began seiling papers in downtown Toronto and now adorns tbe exalted position ai President ai the Canadian Na- tional Railways. Tbe train rolis on, making iew stops until it neaches Berwick an Tweed. This city seemed ta be compietely spired with churches and bearing the marks ai geo- graphical mellowmess. At tbese crossroads it bas witmessed many bloody encounters betweem Gael and Angle; the tides ai interne- cime conflict have more tban wasbed its strands. Histanicai Meirose is flot fan away. <o famed in Scott's "Lay ai the Last Minstrel." Wbat a debt ai grati- tude tbe cultural wonld owes ta this wieider ai historic tbemes in paetny and prose. To tbe west, and slapimg southwand, tbe Che- viot His greet the view popu- iated with browsing sheep. From Berwick on ta Edimburgb, the capital and pnide ai Caiedonia- no argument from eitber Glas- gow or Aberdeen wiil be tolenat- ed here. As the train pulls into BUY4-O' Officer Style Air Force or ARMY SHIRTS $2.95 Dress or Work PANTS $2.95 Heavy Melton Air Force Pants-- $5.95 Coverails, Army $4.95 Navy Bluje Heavy Pants- $3.88 Leather Work Gloves --______95e H.B. Red or Green Wool Blankets- $6.95 Paratrooper Boots-- $11.50 Flight Boots, lined, zipper- $7.88 LndSiCp95e Lined Sleeping Bags. pillow, zipper side -- $9.95 Juool renek Chronograpli Watch with strap - $4.95 olCenk Army Type T-Shiirts -_ __ 59c SWEATERS - $2.88 Blue Denim Heavy Duty Overali B-15 Army Type 3lue or Black PANTS BOMBER Denim àq $2.95 JACKETS OVERALLS Heavy Duty FrCla WORK BOOTS Leather Lined Free Army Gaiters Gauntlet $395 with every pair GOE $3.95 ~of boots GOE $8.89 $5.95 $1.98 DO WMANVILLE SURPLUS STORE 24 Division Stt Phone 3211 THE CANADIM SMTATESMAN, IOwnA?;VU= ONWc~TARIOl what was formerly the London and North Eastern Railway sta- tion.-now "British Railways"'- ramn is falling. According to many travellers this weather greeting is traditionai. Edinburgh in terms 'ai climate seems ta be syn- onymous with ramn. The other day your scribe was chatting with a prominent Goderich citizen, the subject being Edinburgh. Said he, "I neyer made trip ta that Scottish metropoiis without being greeted by Jupiter Pluvius (nain) ." This before your writer had shared witb him a parallel expenience. Wouldn't New York like a littie of that rain these days-shaveiess days and ail the rest of it? Let's flot ibe too hard on the weatherman wben seem-. ingly he sends too much rain. Edinburgb! How intriguing! What is'the literal meaning and origin of it? Here are a few of the answers wbich investigators af fer. Since geograpbicaiiy it impress- es the visitor with strengtb and beauty, couid the name be a combination of "dun"' a Pictish strongbold, and "burh," a royal hunting seat? A garrison town af the English wars? Centuries before, it became the recognized capital of the kingdom and tbe establisbed centre of court and Parliament, a position for whicb, indeed. it had ta contend witb riv- ais during the reigns af the eariy Jameses. Its dominance and prosperity wene, like its safety, founded on tbe rock uapon wbich Its Castle is built. One philologist offers the fol- lowing: Is the "Maiden's Castie" the Castellum Puellarum of the scribes and bistorians, a misread- mng of the Ceitic "Mai-dun," the Great Fort. Did tbe Northum- brian Edwin wbo captured the town in the seventh century be- stow upon it bis own nme as tbe annalists confidently assert? Still another tbeory advanced is that "Edlnburgh"' in terms of its name is merely a corruption ofi the Gaelic or Pictish form of "iDunedin," by which it is still occasionaily known. Tbe verse of a poem Ilerne in- cbildbood days filters through tbe writer's mind from the sub- consciaus ta the conscious, indic-1 ative of the Anglo-Scottisb strife1 that created so many arpbans and wido ws: "Till the oak that fell last winter Shall uprear its sbattered stem, Wives and motbers of Dunedin. Ye may look in vain for tbem." How intriguing ail this specula- tion is, paraileling the lofty ma- jesty of tbis city, designed by jeweliers and buit by Titans. Armed with an address, we make aur way ta the suite accu- pied by Dr. John Hay and Mrs. Hay on Combusmethan St. Dr. John is the son of Mr. Williami Hay, the genial manager af the Bank of Cômmerce in Goderich, possessed of an insatiable thirst for knowledge in the realm ai medicime. Tbis Scot racially, though Canadian by birth, was1 pursuing a post-graduate course.v Good luck, John! r It is Tuesday, 4 p.m., stiil rain- c ing, whem we locate the street and t] reach the apartmemt, oniy ta findv that these two young lovebirdsv had flown, having- embarked il upon a hitch-hiking expeditiond ta the Continent. On the other u side ai the hallway the name t] 'Tow" reposes on a card which tL in turn monopolizes a panel ai t: the door. We ring the bell and s Dame Fortune smiies uapon us in the persan of a delightfui Scotch r lady who in terms of years ap- h peared ta be greeting the sunset. b v ti d t( si rr U' di fc 311 a( CE $s ci Salaries Year Employees and Wages 1910 515,203 $ 241,008,416 1926 559,161 625,682,242 1949 1,159,315 2,566,104,000 This brings us back ta the sub- ject we were discussimg in the eanly part ai this stary. When we look at the table showing the percentage going ta labon it seems small but we must nat forget this is anly the direct factory labor. There is labor in the production and distnibution ai the raw mat- eniai. There is labor in the aven- head, in the construction ai the Plant and in ahl the thausand and one tbings wbich go into the process ai production. Ail this means an expansion ai capital investment, an increase in em- ployment. Capital employed in 1890 was roughiy $ 1,000 per worker. Total capital investment in 1890 was mat much greater than the total cost ai fuel and power in 1949. Now capital pen worker is close ,ta $8,000 and tbe capital employed taday is far more effective than the capital emplayed in the early years ai Canadian industry. The machinery and equipment ai pioneer days would seern rather crude in these modemn tîzes. The changes have indeed been great. Ail this brings us back ta the whole problem ai labor. It can be stated in a few brie4.words: 1. Earnings depend on produc- tion. It would be quite absurd ta attempt to pay the wages ai 1949 with the production of 1890. 2. Production per worker de- pends quite langely on the volume ai capital per unit ai labor em- ployed. The fact we were from Goder- ich, the home tawn of Dr. John, wa s siifiicient. "Came night in," said she. "and we'l]. make a cup o' tea on the fly." "On the fly?" She meant, of course. without fuss or bother. We felt right at home, and how we appreciated the hospitaiity, especially mn a strange city on a wet afternoon. Gaelic hospitality at its sîmplest and best. Neyer did a cup of tea taste sa delectable ta the writer as this one. For Grace Marie a glass of milk, despite its being nationed; an egg each, with tan- talizimg bread and butter; and rernember, dear reader, the egg ration-not even gpiaranteed-two eggs per person per week. How conscience-stricken we felt, but how irresistible their hospitality. To have turned down their prof- erred hospitality would have in- flicted a grievous woumd upon this coupie's dignity. Well might the Bard ai Scotland, Robbie Burns, have said here on this occasion: "'From scenes like these auld Scotia's grandeur springs." However. Christmas Day, 1949, regaled Mn. and Mrs. Tow with a pancel from the Victoria street parsonage. There's a lot of good- ness stili in the wonld and a lot of good people. Looking out af the wimdow ta the north Mr. Tow answered my query relative ta a wide sweep in the coast lime. Said he, "That is Leith, a sbipbuilding centre where for many years I worked." God bless you, Mother and Dad Tow of Edinburgh. Next week-The hunt for hotel accommodation and a bus trip ta the historic spots of Dunedin. Where Labor Wins By R. J. Deachman Look at these figures - yau may have seen themn before. I used themn myseif some time ago. They have a new and important meaning difierent from amything wbîcb seemed possible a few years aga. They show production per worker and the pencentage share of the product praduced which goes ta the worker: 1890 Production per worker--$ 1,271.00 Earnings per worker -- 272.00 Workers received 21.4% ai production. 1910 Production per warker $ 2,263.00 Earmings per warker ---- 468.00 Workers received 20.7% af production. 1926 Production per worker,$ 5,545.00 Earnings per warkers --- 1,120.00 Workers received 20.2%7oao production. 1949 Production per wonker $10,678.00 Earmings per worker -- 2,205.00 Workers received 20.6% af production. The percentage share varies from 21.4% in 1890 ta 20.2% in 1926. Tbere are two measures by which the earnings af the wonker may be increased. He may re- ceive an increased percentage af the product produced or the total volume af production may rise wvbile the percentage remains as t was, or possibly increase or declines siightly. In tbis partic- ular case the percentage going ta the workers tended ta decline but the increased volume of produc- tion raised bis earnings from a scant $272 per annumn ta $2,205. With the first steps towards nachine production the burden ai heavy toil began ta shift fromn the backs af men. The human mind becamne mare active, man saw a vislam af the future. In 1949 the average factony wonker produced over eight times as much as he [id in 1890, received almost eight times as much pay-something bad oa be paid for maintenance and [epreciatian af equipment. Earnings did not increase very rapidly, if we look at it purely as a percentage share. It is only when we study it in terms ai total production that we begin ta ee the picture. Here is the stary in thnee pivotai years-figunes in nillions and fractions ai millions -and five cîphers. Salaries and Raw Total Year Wages Materials Prod. 890 $ 283.3 $ 791.9 $ 1,381.5 926 625.6 712.5 3,100.6 19(4-Q9 2,566.1 6,764.9 12,3178.7 Ed Youngman's .Column Last year, when Louis Brom- f ield visited Toronto, we had the pleasure of hearing him speak. He later invited us to visit his farmn at Lucas, Ohio, known throughout the world as "Mala- bar Farm.' Butch and I calied ta see hlm ilast October. The weekend we were there 500 people called and were shown ov- er this wonderful lUO-acre farm by its colorful owner. At that time his secretary told us Louis wouid be in Toronto on Feb. 4th, and, by goily he was. He was guest of honor at a soiree given by the Warden of Hart House. Now what the deuce is a soiree? Is it a university name for what us hicks cail a bun feed? I've just looked it up in the dic- tionary, soiree means a social ev- ening, an evening gathering espe- cialiy for music and conversa- tion. Well, in that case, a fellow could get the same resuits by sit- ting in a restaurant, shoving a nickel in the juke ibox and chat- ting with the waitress. Questing for a new heading for this columnn revealed the fact that we have a lot of splendid letter- writers reading this paper. Mrs. A. Edwards suggests a snapshot of me at the top of the column. Heaven forbid! Why, one look in the mirror upsets even ME for the rest of the day. Elsie Rowe says she doesn't knov, me. Boy, are you ever lucky, Elsie! Mrs. W. Mercer seems surprised that I don't Ret a black eye now and then. I share your surprise, Mrs. Mercer. Both the lady known as "Discreet" and A. W. Maguire suggest "Youngman's Yarns," for which we tbank them. If Mr. Ma- guire wishes ta meet one of our sons he may do so by addressing his note to Gordon Youngman, B & B Dept., C.N.R., Calgary, Alta. Pete Kessler is an oid friend, whom we are always glad ta hear from. Some day, with bis permission, we would like to do a column about Pete. We guar- antee you would find it interest- ing. This modest chap bas had quite a colorful career. 'rmT1~flAV W1TR 111h IBM '~ ToaIl you swell people who have offered tities, aur grateful thanks. And that goes double for the ones who authanized "The Thing" and "Sandgabber," etc. Why don't mare ai yau write ta the Editor, telling hlma youn likes and disiikes about bis paper? Whem Johnny was running The Statesman during Uncie George's hospitalization last summer, he invited the readers' opinions in the form ai letters. We didn't notice much response. How is the staff ta know whether their efforts are appreciated if you don't tell them? I like ta read letters iromn ex- Durbamites. They give us an in- sight into the types ai people wha once lived bere, they contain news of a bygome ena. and are aiten filled with a longing for their aid haunts. That letten inom Doug Fraser two weeks ago was chock ful oi langing for the aid home town. Apparently he is financially able ta decide wbere ta live. Aiter trying the tinsel, noise, glamaur, romance ai Hollywood. he craves quiet. His thaughts turn ta bis boyboôd home. He seeks guidance irom one ai bis boyhood fniends, aur Editor, who advises the lonesome man ta came ta Bowmamvilie for a week, next summer, ta look the situation over. Mn. Fraser thinks hé won't know many people in Bcwmanville naw. He shouldn't let tbat bather hlm. If he is a nice persan, he wili soon have lots of friends. I neyer lived in Bowmanviie when he did, or in fact at anytime, but MI11 ay odds the residents ai that towm are as iriendly and nice as in bis day and perhaps, a lot less clannîsb. He goes on ta say tbat he doesn't go ta tbe mavies, does't drink, doesn't watcb television, doesn't smoke, is a poor mixer. If tbat's the case Doug, what dif- ference does it make where you stay? You're mat living, yau're just existimg. We get out ai 111e just wbat we put inta it. Sa why dam't you try being af service ta others? If you do, ynur harvest wiil astonish you. A harvest ai smiies, grateful words, kindiy reciprocity ai actions, congratula- tions, pleasant memories. These cammodities cannot bc purcbased witb momey, non with- out effor on your part. And the keep a persan fram becomnimg pre- mateurely old, crochety, neurotic, self isb.' To prove we are reaily sym- pathetic ta yaur problem Daug, we offer you, without obligation of any sort, a week's board and lodging. You may have a com- fortable bed in a bright. dlean, airy room. My wife is a good cook. Tbe kids are ail away from home, working. The surround- ings are peaceful and appealing. About the only fiy in the oint- ment is me. You see, Doug, I go ta the movies, listen ta the radio, argue politics, listen clandestinely ta the neighbors chatting on the party telephone lime, would like%- ta play poker but have no money, don't drink Scotch because it's too expiensive, but do smoke. swear and drive an Austin. Oh, I nearly forgot Doug, we have outside plumbing. If, in spite of the above, you do spend a week (for free) with us. next summer. you will be a cbanged man. Either more liveiy and more buman, or your shattered nerves will bc 50 bad you wiil ask ta spend the rest of your lîfe n a straightjacket. News despatches tell of a man being jailed for killing bis wife because for forty years, she had made bim change bis shoes for siippers before he was allowed ta enter the bouse. Finaliy it got bis goat and he bumped her off with a hammer. What we can't HOSPITAL BUILDING FOR SALE The Bowmanville Hospital building and one acre of ground is for sale by tender. Building consists of three floors. Basement bas four rooms, plus heating room with 2 hot water furnaces and large storage spaces. First floor has 9 rooms plus large halls. Second floor bas 8 roims. There are 5 separate bath- rooms in the building. These and many other features make this building ideal for rest home, apartment house or office building. Occupancy may be had in late spring. Building may be seen by appointment with R. J. DILLING, Secretary-Treasurer, Bowmanville Hospital, Bowmanville, Ontario. AERO-ENGINE, ýe ~INSTRUMENT, * gjCl-ý ARMAMENT AIRFRAME and RADAR TECHNICIANS OZ~L >1 If you are betwccn 17 and '40, are physically fit and have a Grade 8 education or better, act now! Find out where yau fit in the Air Force tcam! Find out about the permancent employmenc, fine rates of pay, pension and othcr bcncf&ts cf a carcer in the R.C.A.F.! MO CRLNS IREWERIES LIMITEDr WATERLOO. 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I wouldn't want to live in a bouse so -blamed spotless that I wouid have ta take off an - ordimary dlean pair of shoes be. fore entering. Non, would I lve witb a wiie who preierred her" sbiny bouse ta my camfort, re- spect and love. If I wene the trial judge, I would give hlm a special medal and a pension for lfe. Ladies, beware! Dan't drive the.,1 old man too far. Mare letters bave been recejved suggesting a suitabie heading forj Ed. Youngman's Column, as fol- lows: Mrs. R. E. Logan, Ororpo: "Wit and Wisdom.*" Mrs. E. Cryderman, ,isJcl- I len: "Ed's Witticisms" bUwittl. J cisms by Ed. Youngman.' Mrs. C. M. Coulter, Pontypool: "Wit'n Wisdam." Walter Porter, Pontypool: "'The Old Spinning Wheei." Miss Jeanne 'Coulter. Ponty. pool: 'Ed's Odds'n Ends." Six thousand mneals were pro- vided by Red Cross ta the vic- tims ai the Rimouski fine. - C-4 f, TMYMI)AY. M. lEttL lest -P