a. " he can have influence. THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG SATURDAY, MAY 17, BB 8 BB 3 "KINGSTON BOYS OWN WHIG" "THE ALL BOY PAPER" F. J. C. DUNN, B 8 B88 a Editor-in-Chief Editorial + WHAT'S AT END OF YOUR ROAD? . What's at the end of the road you're travelling ? Is it a blind al- ley or a broadening avenue ? The college is created to make that end a "droadening avenue. Three things make a man, and es- pecially a young man, the first, what he is; the second, where he ls, and third, what he does. The first is made up of what he receives from Mis ancestors. The secomd is com- posed of circumstances. The third stands for his education. In the first, he has no share. It represents the deposit which nature makes for him. Over the first he has little or no control. His home, too, is made for him. But ower the third He can de- termine, at least, somewhat his ed- uecation. In education he has a special part for determining his character, and his career. The richer, the finer, the lopger the education, the richer, thé finer, the chiracter and the more achieving! | which led up to the organization of the and worthy the career. If one wishes to give to himself the best fa life, he ought to give to himself the best in education. The college stands for that best. Going to college broadens life's avenue. For the college enlarges efficiency. The boy who enters business immediately after the high school has for two years the advan- tage of the boy who enters business through the college. But after two years the college man has the ad- vantage. He sees, understands, judges, reasons, thinks. He knows things. He turns his hands to more things and better, because he has more of a mind and a better mind to direct these hands. The uneducated man follows the rule of thumb, the educated the rule of brain. The _ juan not going to college reaches his Ey Vi Jimit early. - His development is ar- rested. The college broadens his horizon. He sees more because he has more with which-fo see. He is Tong-sighted. Education is turning sight into insight. It is transmit- ting knowledge . into thought, thought into judgment, judgment into will, will into character and character into destiny. Other things being equal, college enlarges the ulness of a man to & community. \ The less his educa- tion, the less his usefulness--the higher and broader his education, the higher and droader his nseful- Bess. He Is a better citizen. He serves the community better. Lack of money will not close the college doors to any boy. Flowers If we can but imaZine our country wold of flowers we then understand 'the great importance that they play = ¥ in our lives. ~ There is hardly a person living who is not touched with admiration at their presence. The greatest attraction in child- Is to pick flowers; it can also "be applied to the adults who delight in 'having a flower garden. Our wild flowers, such as the dalsy, may flower, wild rose, honey- suckle and many others are great Dbeautifiers of nature and nature would be unattractive if it were not for them. Yet, why is it that w'ld flowers are rapidly diminishing in number ? One can travel in the country for miles and seldom see any. Simply because we do not care oxox for them in the right manner. This point has been brought to your at- tention before and is worthy of con- sideration. When we are gathering flowers we must be careful! not to, destroy the plant, by trampling over it or by removing it by the roots. This is one of the great reasons why our wild flowers are diminish- ing and in time will be extinct. We cannot impress this upon you too strongly; however, we believe you to be a lover of nature and the lover of nature is naturally a lover of flowers. --Editor. RADIO AMATEURS START WORLD-WIDE ASSOCIATION Hiram Percy Maxim Describes the Paris Meeting Held in March. (This is the first authentic interview with Hiram Percy Maxim, prominent inventor and president of the A.R.R.L,, following his return from Europe where he represented the United Sta- tes and Canada during conferences International Amateur Radio' Union. Mr. Maxim believes that this organiza- tion, through its influence in behalf of universal private radio communication, will be an important step toward reco- gnition of a common language and the ultimate realization of the necessity for world peace. Editor's Note). By J. K. Bolies. Next year at this fime will see the completion of the first international radio drganization destined to promote the interests of private radio commu- nication among all civilized countries, advancing the movement for world peace, bringing to foreign nations the same privileges and freedom that have been enjoyed in the United States and opering througheut the| world new ether lanes for the individual amateur. In a dining room at the Hotel Lute- tia in Paris, France, March 12th, there was laid the foundation of a structure to be known as the International Ama- teur Radio Union which eventually may wield its influence in every cor- ner of the globe. Representatives of nine countries, including some of the most distinguished radio men of Eur- ope, meeting on the occasion of a visit from Hiram Percy Maxim, prominent inventor and president of the Ameri- can Radio Relay League, agreed that an international organization should be formed and be in operation within a year. The reception tendered Mr. Makim in Paris and later in London in his capacity as spokesman for the amateur radio operators of the United Stites and Canada was marked evidence of the appreciative enthusiasm in which European-ridio men regard the deve- lopment of short wave communication on this continent. Their prompt ac- ceptance of Mr. Maxim's suggestion of an international union demonstrated to a remarkable extent their cagerness to co-operate with the amateurs of North America in a concerted scheme for uni- versal private radio communication. This unusual conference, notable fgr its complete lack of commercial and selfish interests, was given the highest official sanction of France by the pre- sence there of General Ferrie, director of telegraphs for the French govern- ment. He openly expressed his ap- proval of the arrangements to provide for the close co-ordination of the lead- ing radio organizations of North Ame- rica and foreign countries. Undoubted- ly New"ealand, Australian and South American delegates will join the union. At the invitation of French radio men in charge of arrangements for, the conference suppdrt to the movement was given by representatives from the following countries--France, Great Britain, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, #7000 ANNU Four Day Campaign | May 19-23 * Your cheque or your promise so solicited to Spain, Luxembourg, Canada aud the United States. Denmark was repre- sented by a letter which asked that amateurs of that country be counted in at the meeting. Whatever spirit may have been lack- ing in other official Eurvpean confer- ences at which delegates from various parts of the world participated was there emphasized to a great degree by the unanimity of thought and action which pervaded this gathering of men whose sole aim was the advancement of the radio art for motives that were both non commercial and idealistic. Without even moderate urging after the simple facts of the case had 'been presented through the presiding head, Dr. Pierre Corret, chairman of the Inter-Society Committee of the three leading French radio societies, repre sentatives werg of the opinion that im- mediate and definite action should be taken to provide for the effective or< ganization of the union. "At a general meeting of this kind, where it is impossible to arrange a regular, schedules of what is to be done, it is often difficult to get some- thing definitely started," declared Mr, Maxim in describing the conference. "It was due to Comte du Waru of France that definite action jas taken. "He made the motion that a com- mittee be appointed which would take charge of arranging the details for a permanent international organization, and that representatives of the various countries be selected and requested to meet.' It was arranged therefore that with- in two days, March 14th, at the Hotel du Louvre, Paris, a second meeting of the delegates from the different coun- tries would be held. At this gathering Mr. Maxim was elected president and Dr. Corret, secretary, while the com- mittee was named the Temporary Committee of Organization. The growth of amateur radio tele- graphic communication, the invisible system of private message exchange that in the last ten years, has spread throughout the whole of North Ame- rica and more recently dotted Euro- pean and South American countries with individually owned and operated transmitting stations that have con- quered natural barriers, even to moun- tains and oceans, was thereupon cen- tralized in a movement to cover the entire world. The delegates decided that a Con- gress to affect permanent organization would be held in Paris during the Easter holidays of 1925 at which re- presentatives from all countries were te be invited to be present and, in any case, it was recommended that the name of the international organization be the International Amateur Radio Union. As the pioneer amateur orga- nization, the American Radio Relay League was asked to submit a recom- mendation for a constitution to be for- warded to the delegates of the Tem- porary Committee for presentation, Throughout the deliberations of the conference Mr. Maxim eniphasized that the development of short waves on low power, so much admired by European radio men, was due primar- ily to the freedom and lack of res- triction enjoyed by the American ama- teur. This he told the delegates was a result of the fortunate geographic lo- cation of the United States so bound- ed by oceans that interference with foreign countries was of little or no consefuence. } The reverse condition is true in Europe where the close proximity of national boundaries have much to do with governmental restrictions affect- ing the citizens of each, and acting as a hindrance to normal advancement. While the situation may never become as ideal as it is in this country, Mr. Maxim pointed out that the operation of a union of this kind would improve interference arising from such compli- cation. The concerted action brought about through an organization representing so many different nations might en- able amateur operators in foreign | countries to communicate with one an- other in the same manner that mes- sages are now exchanged across the Atlantic ocean. British amateurs could communicate with operators in India and New Zealand and the sphere might be so widened as to include by relay, Japan, China and South African coun- tries. Long distance transmitting tests that have heretofore been carried on under the direction of the A.R.R.L., through this union of amateur or- ganizations throughout the world, could be supervised and managed on a wider scale and embrace areas which have been slow in development of ra- dio, or shut off from active radio relay work. Such intimate contact between private citizens of countries, however opposite in their political ambitions, would be sure to promote a more friendly understending, The above is furnished by the A R. RL, Hartford, Conn. C.8.E.T. Activities St. Saviour's Waterloo. An article appeared in this space last week regarding our groups, and it is evident that an explanation is de- sired, In this connection we might state that owing to a small misunder- standing we entered team for the sr. Tuxis, jr., and sr. Trail Rangers where- as in reality our intention was to en- ter sr. T. R. only. Under these circum- stances, it will be readily understood why~all our engagements were not kept, and it is evident that the writer of the article was not aware of these | facts. Might we add however that we | had defaulted to us, one sr. T. Ranger debate, one sr. Tuxis debate, and one sr. T. Ranger basketball game. So we would suggest that while we apologize for our own inability to fol- fil our engagements that we do not lose sight of the fact that there are others. Our new club rooms are now com- pleted and the first business meeting of the club was held there with a fine turn out. Much enthusiasm has heen shown regarding summer sports and it is expected that our club will tuke an active part in these. Our sr. T. R. basketball game )last Saturday ' was won by default, strengthening our be- lief that we will have a chance of win- ning honors in this channel During the course of the business meeting it was announ y the men- tor, $. R. Myers, that an. indoor sport tourmament'would be held at the club within the month for which ptizes would be awarded. It was also decided that we would attend the Sunday talk at the Y.M.CA. the following day William Hachnel was elected as club paper editor and Donald Jenkins as assistant. At 8.30 p.m. the meeting was adjourn®t and for the rest of the ev- ening a basketball game was enjoyed in the hall. Le Trinity Pathfinders. Our final meeting for the season was held on Friday evening 11th, when we were treatéd to a banquet provided by the Friendly Bible Class of Trinity Methodist church. There were 44 boys and six men present. Grace was said by Harvey Becker. After supper Mr. Hamblin conducted the singing. Our first song was entitled * 'Carry me back to Tinawatawa." The scripture les- son on "Samuel" was read by Wilbert Hoare. Mr. Cooper presented the Hil- ler hockey cup for the Senior Trail Ranger championship. Mr, Couper em- phasized the value "of "clean, manly sport, and invited the boys who would be over age by fall to join the Wing- foot Square. Dr. Heist presented the basketball thanks to the ladies, who provided the | Radio Amateurs Link dian stations and reached Kitchener about 8.30 a.m., Eastern time. This, however, was 4.30 am, Atlan- tic time, and TAR, next operator to the east in the relay, was "oif the air," so the answer waited in Kitchener until 7.00 p.m. when it was sent to JAR and, as far as could be determined, went to England that night. All of this work was done on the 125 te 150 meter wave lengths which were | authorized for amateur uge by the Ca- | nadian government a short time ago. | This band has proved to be highly sat- | isfactory as very little interference' is experienced. Boys of Kingston and District, Get Busy pennant for the fall Junior Trail Rang- er league. He congratulated the boys on their year's work. Robert Phillips, the captain, accept- ed the trophies and thanked the lead- ers for their interest in the boys. After more singing Mr. Sterricker introduced 'the individual members of the winning teams with appropriate remarks about each in turn. The general proficiency shield was then presented by Mr. R. J. Smyth, treasurer of the K. W. Y.M.C.A. Boys Work Board and chairman of the Trail Ranger committee, with congra- tulatory remarks. He realized tn: ey were second to none in the entire C. S. E. T. group. Wm. Foner, chief ranger, accepted the trophy in behalf of the boys. Mr. Smyth presented the schoul with splendid photos teams, which were received Heist, the superintendent, Mr. Cowles reported 142 badges had been earned, some of the boys earning as high as 17. / Donald Buchanan moved a vote of Sunday of the by Dr. The Kiwanis Club of Kingston are holding a big Carnival in the Armouries. Date will be announced later. They will offer two fine prizes for the best and second best bird houses built by any boy in the city or dis- trict, under twelve years of age, made by himself; also for the best and second best built by any boy under sixteen years of age. Finished houses will be judged by a competent architect member of the supper and this was seconded by Merv Bezoau, the boys singing "You're in right ladies." The Mizpah benediction was repeated by all, and the meeting closed. England With Vancouver designs Get your houses under way now, 80 as to be ready when Carnival date is announced. Kitchener, May 8.--A remarkable de- monstration of 'the possibilities of shott wave amateur radio communica- tion was given recently when a mes- sage was transmitted by private ama- teur radio stations from Bristol, Euy- land, to Vancouyer, B.C, a distance of more than 6,000 miles, in a little more than an hout. The test was conceived, itis believ- ed, by S. G. Vigars, owner of station SWS at Port Arthur, Ontario. He talled the amateur operator, E. May- nard of Morse, Sask., and H. Linke. of Kitchener, and asked them to make ar- rangements with western and edsten amateurs to be "on the air" the night of the test. He also sent a message to J. J. Fassett, owner of station 1AF R, at Dartmouth, N.S, asking hun to request an English station to give him a message for Vancouver. Mr Fassett, whose powerful station has been able to make contact with European amateurs almost every night, got in touch with the operator of Bri- tish KO at Bristol, The latter cagerly agreed to send a message, and when the time came for the relay, a com- plete string of amateurs was waiting to pass the message across Canada. The message was received from England by IAR at about 2.10 a.m., At- lantic time, and immediately relayed to 8BQ, Kitchener, reaching this point about 1:15 a.m., Eastern time. In less than five minutes the message was received by 3WS at Port Arthur. The latter, howsver, was not able_to get it off as easily as the preceding stations «nd was heard calling 9BX of Morse, Sask., for nearly half an hour before he could connect with that sta- tion. Meanwhile, the operator of station 3BQ, seeing that there was trouble in i See your grocer, get him to give you an empty packing case, and go to work now. important Notice We beg to inform our readers that, "The Kingstoh Boys' Own Whig" is the only official organ of the Boys' Work Board here. Our news items are purely in the interest of the C.S.E.T. programme and Tuxis Squares and are absolutely in the interest of Boys' Work. This paper has absolutely no connection with any other paper in the city and is published under the auspices of the Ontario Boys' Work Board, of which Mr. C. F. Plewman is the secretary. A KINGSTON RADIO CLUB. This quéstion has been brought to the attention of the K.B.O.W. and should be given consideration by the Radio fans in Kingston. There are many enthusiastic fans who wish to send in their names to Editor Kingston Boys' "Own Whig," 119 William street, Kingston, a vote will be taken and plans for the club started. You are invited to make suggestious in your letter regarding its formation. Come you "Radio Fans." getting the message west of Port Ar- thur, tried to conmect with BARB in K.C.I. News California in a desperate attempt to get the message through the south if it \ (By N.AJA) could not be done in Canada. But The final meeting of the - K.C.L 6ARB was evidently busy with anoth- er station closer to him and was Piterary and Dramatic Society was "dead" to the Canadian station's re- held on Friday. A very good pro- peated calls. gramme was given. The retiring The operator at Morse finally ans-|president, Frank Dunn, thanked the wered his call and relayed the trans-, members and staff for their co-opera- continental message to 4DQ of Vul- tion. He also wished the new presi- dent and his staff great success and can, Alta. The latter, after much "CQ- ing," was able to raise E. Chang, sta- |Fequested the members to give them 1dyal support. tion 5§GO, at Vancouver, and thus the message reached the western coast by ------------ an all:=Canadian route. Mr. Chang im-| is distance lends Spelt met to mediately started another message in }/ the view, reply to the ore from England, which And robes the mountain in its azure was handled through the same. Cana~ hue.--Campbell. club, and prizes awarded for the best | * Imany lively cricket games; see this materialize and it they will! of | 'Hobbles" ps Collection of Stamps. At the present time we have re- celved comparatively few letters from stamp collectors. There are jmore boys collecting stamps, we | {think, than anything else. For the benefit of the readers ot this column, who are stamp collec- tors, we have decided to establish a {stamp exchange. There are numer- {ous boys who have stamps to ex- change but they do not know who to exchange them with, All boys who wish to join the, jclub, will fill in the coupon which! |appears in this issue. He will then | be enrolled as a member of the Boys' Own Whig Stamp Club, The coupon may be mailed to Exchange Editor, | 179 King street. e : Every collector who wishes to see | this club formed should not oaly | |send in his own name at once,but | |should get his friends who collect | stamps to do likewise. | Registration form must be in be-| fore May -20th. REGISTRATION FORM Name ... ws ws ves, mote] AdAress ... wo wed wa "- eo Boys' Club to which you belong qt} ANY) vee ser mmo meiore mmo ool . No. Stamps in CoMection ,. .. uw we | CRICKET TEAM. Our city was once the scene of however, | | for some unknown reason it was |stopped. We hdve some excellent | material among the boys and could | form another team or teams. Let us suggest the formation of a cricket team among the Tuxis Squares in the city, there is no reason whatever | to hinder their formation. J ' Just the Watch Judge--*"You say this man stole! your watch. Deo I understand that you prefer charges against him?" Plaintiff--""Well, no your honor; I' prefer the watch if it's all the same to you." Bloggs--I've nothing put praise for the new vicar, y'know, Curate--8o I noticed when the: plate went round.--Passing Show. LITTLE JOE THE DOCTOR SAYS THE WAY TO GET THE MOST OUT" OF A VACATION IS T© LET NO ONE KNow! YOURE TAKING IT wan ANYONE DODGING BILL COLLECTORS WILL AGREE . . WITH THE DOCK! SUBSCRIPTION CAMPAIGN 7000-2 TO ASSIST THE KINGS IN BUILDING BETTER CITIZENS ~ BOYS A FOUR FOLD PROGRAMME FOR ON BY MEANS OF .C.A. 0 Campaign AN IDEAL CLUB.LIFE |May 19-23 FOR MEN Gymnasium and 'Swimming Instructions for Girls and Women 'Community Swimming Classes--119 Boys and Girls taught to Swim § in 1923 help malgiein the good work of the Y.M.CA.