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Re od ~ | 4 l - 8 » . ST 8 FE] «|» . 4 I > » & LY ox » . x « Re LJ - wr os »e r ph € | - 35. -gonquering a foreign t Emigrate Regarding the well-known fact that the French do not emigrate, & few Jasons have been given by Abbe nest Dimne in the Literary Digest: The French are np lingulsts, The very notion of foreign languages has 8 queerness for them; it makes them smile, There {fs an unreality about it. Jome of my humbler friends in ance who know that I use English #3 my chief literary medium find that fact hard to believe. Germans, Slavs and Orientals are actually attracted by the pleasure of tongue, and think nothing of the effort. The French regard the dchievemet as be- yond their possibilities, It is amus- ing to sce Frenchmen of the old school, who know Latin well, act as it languages much easier than Latin offered insupperable difficulties. You may say, that the English are no lin- quists either, and yet emigrate, But they mostly emigrate to coun- tries where their own language fs current. If thye did not have rela- tives or friends all over the world they would demur before leaving home. The French are not fortune mak- ers. The history of a Carnegie or a Ford which has trebled the am- bitions of many a young. man ar- riving in America sounds to the av- erage Frenchman as a fairy tale,-but does not act as an incentive. Good food, a little wine, and no uncer- tainty about employment amply suf- fice for the happiness of most French people. Year after year I see trades- - men retiring from business as soon as they have a competency; the no. tion of adding to it till it becomes a fortune does not appeal. The most powerful motive In the - behaviour of the average Frenchman of independence. Englishmen have a fatallstic tendency and frequently show that gamblers' recklessness which they have passed on to Ameri. cans. And notwithstanding their pas- sion for freedom they do not hesi- tate to accept strange situations. Many a time I have seen the rela- tives of a ne'er-do-well in England decide with undemonstative kindness to pay his debts and support him to the end. The prospects of such an old age would be unbearable to most French- men. - Early in childhood they are taught that one must never be a bur- den on anybody else, and even in ado'escence they lay by in order not » to take that hateful risk. Emigration may be a way of getting rich quick, but the story of one failure can also be enough to dampen courage, and auch stories are numerous and sup- ported by statistics from which the reader must infer that emigration is a form of gambling. Instead of hav- ing recourse to such desperate me- thods he limits himself {o the only . infallible one; he saves, with his eye everlastingly on the possible evil day. This tendency accounts for his prefer. ence for civil service jobs. Finally, the Frenchman is a sen. timentalist, This may sound strange to the many people who regard him as a cynic without realizing that €y- nicism {8 a senfiment turned sour and trying to counteract its own bit- terness with a little humor. 1 feel cer- tain' that the lack of political sense of the French comes from their in- born belief in the loyalty of friends or allies. They are often naive to gullibility, and the foundation naivete is sentiment. (Sarnia Canadian-Observer) A judge of the Montreal court of sessions explained in an interesting address to a commercial club in that city how sometimes it was necessary to hand down a judgmen' thatglook- ed silly to the public, in order to conform with the law. The Quebec Hquor law was especially at fault in this respect and he recounted an in- cident to illustrate this. A man was prosecuted for selling liquor without a permit. Two gov- ernment inspectors told how they|- had gone to the place with two friends, had ordered four John Col- linges, were served properly and paid over the money to the accused. The lawyer for the latter listened intent- ly to the evidence. "Any questions?" the judge asked this lawyer, There being none the prosecution completed the case for the crown, Then the lawyer for the defence ealmly requested that the case be dismissed. i "On whrt grounds?" inquired the Judge. "On the grounds that the court - shag not been told what a John Col- Hns is" answered the lawyer, "It may contain liquor and it may not." 'The judge had no alternative, He had to dismiss the case and his de- eision was upheld on an appeal. As a private citizen the , judge might know what were the ingredi- donts of a John Collins, but presid- ing on the bench he could only base decisions on what was brought out in evidence. . The case may be of value to gov- ernment informers. Hereafter when trying to trap illegal sellers they will probably. call for the straight DRIVEN OUTI It should be realized Rheumatism is not inevitable if the poisonous acid fluids of the system are kept on the move, thus preventing the formation and deposit of painful crystals in the joints, The "solvent stimulating action of Phosferine has a masterly effect in liquefying, dispersing and expelling the harmful acid crystals, and it re- charges the tortured and exhausted nerve centres with the energy to restore easy movement to the o/s fened joints, and suppleness to pain rigid muscles. This exclusive property of Phos- ferine is illustrated by the recent experience of Mrs. E, Brewster, who writes! "For months my husband was in terrible pain with Rheuma- tism in his feet, walking with agony, until he tried Phosferine, and now all his Rheumatic pain has gone, and he says it is wonderful to walk with- out any pain." 6, Greek Street, Hull. The speedy. explilsion of Rheu- matism is something to be thankful for--apart from the saving in time and money, for it means that Phos- ferine has revitalized the body cells, regulated the blood pressure, strengthened the stomach and circu- lation, and maintained perfect health and 'many happy returns' of Ac- tivity! g English Alphabet The English alphabet, the origin of which has been a mystery, yields up its secret at last observes the Christian Science Monitor in this editorial. Dr. George Lamsa and Smithsonian Institution scientists Armanic, a Semitic language which spread through the ¥uphrates Val- ley about 900 B.C., and which came to be the native tongue of Jesus the Christ, The alphabet almost ag it Why French People RHEUM ATISM Do No working together find the key in the! LIAL ; AA 2 Ca is A ET H re Editor's Note: This is the fourth of a series of articles which were pub- lished recently. in the Harriston "Re- view." While written specially for the "Review' and addressed to resi. dents of Minto Township' particu- larly, we believe they will be found interesting to. many of the readers of this paper because the problems of the farm folk of Minto Township are the same problems that con- front rural people throughout the Province, In the first of these articles, I sug- gested that Minto Township has reached a point in its development requiring a new outlook. That from this time on "it could not export readily very many more of its sur- plus population. In the third article I explained my interest in rural edu- cation and the reason for my visit to Denmark, In this article, I want to show a picture of Denmark and the Danes. To me, Denmark is the most in- teresting country in the world, I believe it comes nearer to "genuine democracy than even. England. There is a far closer approximation to social, economic and political equality than we have in Canada or Great Britain, While there is a monarchy there is no privileged" tit- led class. The barons- of former days are gradually disappearing and small free holders. No new titles are granted, Economically, they are a progress- ive people. They have a saying which discloses their philosophy re- garding wealth.--*"That country is a good country which has few people, with too much money; and fewer still with too little." That attainment © DENMARK AND THE DANES (By Prof, S, B, McCready) their estates broken up for sale -to | 000, To be more exact its area Is 17,100 square miles, which is 188 Minto Townships. The same propor- tion of its people live on farms as in Ontario, namely about 85%. Its capital city, Copenhagen, is a little larger than Toronto, that is 700,000. It has no other cities to campare with Hamilton and Ottawa, but has threa approximating London, and twenty-two cities ranging between the population of Owen Sound and Kingston, There are a great many smaller towns and country villages much as we have in Ontario, There are 206,000 farms in Den- mark compared to 195,000 in On- tario * (these figures include 1 acre farms) so of necessity they are much smaller, One half of Danish farms range from about 8 acres to 37 acres and one third from 88 acres to 150 acres, One fifth of the farms range from 1% acres to 8 acres, The soil on the whole is per- haps naturally not so good as that of Minto Township. Their weather has more moisture, less sunshine and more slush in winter than Welling- ton County, The Danish Smallhold- er farmer now aims to work from 15 to 17 acres. On this area he will keep about 6 cows, There are prac- tically no tenant farmegs in Den- mark. Land ownership is a sort of religion, The people are much like their close (?) cousins, the Scotch; thrifty, canny and devoted to education. They are lovers of the soil and nat- ural born farmers. Unlike Minto Township with its admixture of Eng- lish, Irish, Scotch and German (ra- pidly fusing through) they are a pure race, The Lutheran Church is the State Church and there is only HUMAN NATURE ! They say the world is round, and yot I often think it square; So many little hurts we get from * corners here and there; Bug there's 'one truth in life I've found while journeying east and west, ) The only folks we really wound are those we love the best; We flatter those we scarcely know, we please the fleeting guest, And deal full many a thoughtless blow to those we love the best, Magistrate---Do I understand you to say that when you heard a noise you got out of bed, turned on the light, and went to the head of the stairs--that a burglar was at tho foot of the stairs and you did not see him? Are you blind? Witness (mopping his perspiring face and blushing furiously)---Must [ tell the exact truth? Magistrate--7Yes, the whole truth and nothing bug the truth, Witness (slowly)----Well, my wife was in front of me. Just think how many poor people were denied a horse and buggy in the old days because nobody had thought of this dollar down idea, Mrs, Cassidy---My husband calls a spade a spade! Mrs. Garner--So did mine--until he took one and started to spade up the garden and it broke in two, A Fish Story: A fisherman got CAN'T BUY A FINER CHEW / 2 The PERFECT Chewing Tobacco lady. But jess so a pusson can cook, what difference does religion make?" Teacher---*"Robert, what do they raise in Ireland?" Visitor---So you are building a new house, eh? How are you get~ ting along with it? Man--Fine. I've got the roof and the mortgage on it, and I expect to is known today was developed wit every letter the picture of a famili- ar object, A was the face of the strong alpo or ox, once worshipped as a god and having that signifi- cance. B outlined a house of the period, C caught the camel's lump. D, more of a triangle in the Greek form, was the delta at the mouth of a river. What could be more na- tural?--DMen began to spell in the terms of the simple things they could see. ~~ H was hawta in-this pictorial al- phabet, outlining -a trap used to catch foxes. I was aena, or the hu- man eye. T was tara, door of a tent. Y was the human hand, fingers spread. The great alphabet mystery is surprisingly simple in the light of the new discoveries. Other discoveries, too, are. on the way. Men's first speech, it is now agreed, consisted of exclamations of surprise, of fear, of reverence. Devotion was not difficult for early men, They had not then made them- selves many inventions to trick and mislead them. It was easy for them to see that these was actually only one mighty power--Through the simple _objects and simple time they looked with simplicity and saw -- God! Our nomination for the mos{ use- less thing in the world: A lapsed life insurance policy. : Why at 40 of ! You Think You're 66 It's Frequently Just an "Idea." Not 'Old Age." And According to Scientists, May be Somethin No More Alarming Than Touch Of Acid Stomach At about 40, many, people think they're Erowing ol They're tired a lot. Have headaches: Stomach up- sets, Dizziness. Nausea. : Well, scientists say the cause, ina great many cases, is merely an acid condition of the stomach. The thing to do is simply to neutralize the excess stomach acidity. When you have one of these acid stomach 'upsets, all you do is take Phillips' Milk of Magnesia after meals and before going to bed. Try this. You'll feel like another Remon! Take either the familiar iquid "PHILL ", or the con- venient new Phillips' Milk of Mag-. nesia T'ablels, Made in Canada. Also in Tablet Form: ? Phillips' Milk of Magnesia Tab. lets are now on sale at all drug stores everywhere. Each tiny tab let is the equivalent of A esoontal Risen: Ls Magnesia. : Ao PHILLIPS' ., varieties of the beverages. of economic equality is a national ideal, . They do not grow millionaires in Denmark, and they have no pau- pers. Politically, they govern themselves very wisely.. Their Upper House (corresponding to our Senate) is elected, as is their Lower House, on a proportional representation system of voting, This ensures freedom from corruption and an equitable representation of all parties. The present government is. 8 union of Social Democrats and Liberal Lefts, Farmers are strongly represented. Senators are elected for eight year terms, half of them retiring every four years, | In social legislation they have been world-leaders, Nowhere are the aged, poor and unemployed, the unfortunate and helpless, the sick and needy better or more scientific. ally cared for by Society. Two thirds of the entire population, which means all the people except children, are covered by Sick Insur- ance, giving medical, hospital and convalescence care. It would take Ontarlp a long time to catch up to Denmark in social legislation, What 1 have said about Denmark, applies equally to the other Seandin- avian countries. namely Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland. The fact is thac our Scandinavian cous- ing have outstripped us Anglo Sax- ons in many respects, We should know more about their developments than we do. I would recommend that the Minto Township school lib- raries as well as the Public Librar- jes in Harrviston, Clifford anl Pal- merston should keep it in mind to select books about these countries inf their next Purchases. I heard one traveller remark that it was an un- fortunate day for Ingland when the Danes went back home about the time of King Alfred. So much for their progressive .de- mocracy. Now a word about the country itself. As nearly every one knows it is a little country. It is about one twenty-fifth the area of Ontario though its population is practically the same, namely 3,600,- QUICK RELIEF? Then treat pain as authori- ties advise--with Omega Oil, Far better than internal dosing, it works down deep to correct the cause, Three times faster than--ordinary liniments, safer and surer. At all drug stores, 35 certs, Ve RUB IT IN I" WA BLISTER® Issue No, 7 -- "36 pe IT} about two per cent. of the popula- tion non-Lutheran, Uniformity in race and religion are probably fac- tors in their disposition to co-oper- ate. Denmark has no minerals, coal or water power, so it has not develop- ed industrially to a like extent with Sweden, Scotland or Germany, Agri- culture has always been its basic in- dustry. There is an extensive fish- ing industry and much shipping. As descendants of the Vikings they are still venturesome seafarers, Though hard hit by the restric- tions resulting from the Ottawa Agreements, they are very well dis- posed to England, their best custom- er. A great many Danes visit ling- land on holiday and English is very commonly spoken, My intercourse was among school people largely, and nowhere had I any difliculty in se- curing what I wanted to know. As there are a great many Danes scat- tered throughout Canada, I found most people informed about our country, The principal of one Folk High School said "Canada is the country for the Danes. If the de- pression ever passes, we want our surplus farmers to settle in Canada." They feel at home here as T felt at home in Denmark, They are very hospitable. I wish a delegation of Minto farmers could have such a visit as I had, ' In the next article T propose to speak of their schools. I think the most valuable lesson that Denmark can teach Ontario (including Minto Township) is one respecting educa- tion, The greatest contributton that Denmark has made to the world is their Folk High Schools, These schools have been the mainspring of their wonderful co-operative enter- prises. First Old Majd--I believe that man over there is trying to flirt with me! Second Old Maid--The old brazen fool, Wait until I call an officer. First Old Maid---Don't call an of- ficer, call a preacher, Girls still marry for the same good reason--to get a home---but nowadays they never stay in it. Pupil---Thanks for the wonderful memory training course you sent me, Doctor, Doctor--0Oh, forget it. LIVE STOCK MARKETING Shipping on the co-operative plan has been productive of splendid results. Selling on the open market means real value for the owners. det {in touch with us. Writ--Wire--or Telephone LYndhnurst 1143 . THR UNITED PARMERS CO.OPERATIVE COMPANY, LIMITED LIVE 8TOCK COMMISSION DEPT. Union Stock Yards, West Toronto ' such a reputation for stretching the truth that he bought a pair of scales and sisted on weighing every fish he caught in thé presence of a wit- ness. 'One day a doctor borrowed the fisherman's scales to weigh a new born baby. The baby weighed forty- seven pounds! Judge---What are your grounds for divorce? Lawyer --- Alternation tions, Your Hanor, Negro Woman (applying for a position as cook)--"L scen yo' ad- vuhtisement in de newspaper, lady." Lady (interrupting)--"But I ad- vertised for nu Scandinavian." of affec- dat, Robert--"T know, but I dan't want to say it. Mother tells me I mustn't talk rough." When Silas Stubblefield, of Brush- ville, who owned a farm and was bequeathed another says one never can tell when misfortune will strike. Patrick (visiting hospital)--And what might be your trouble?" Patient-- Tonsilitis, Got to have my tonsils cut out, Patrick (turning tient)--And you? Second Patient--DBlood poisoning. They are going to cut off my arm, Patrick--Good night. This is no place for me. I've got a cold in my head. to another pa- ~ Negro Woman---*"I knows . A brother to every other Scout, SCOUTING | Here «+ There Everywhere without regard to race or creed . Many other Scout troops will envy a banquet enjoyed by the 2nd Till- sonburg Troop this winter----a feed of bear and venison. To make the evening complete, the donor, Mr. C. B. Priddle, told stories of winter hunting in the north, and gave some pointers on the cooking of game, * * Ld The Cuerpo National de Scouts Costa Rica,----otherwise, the Costa Rican Boy Scouts Association,--has been recognized and registered at the Scout International Bur.au in London, The South American Re- public makes the 48th Boy Scouting country now recognized, the British F:mpii@ being counted ns one. LE] - = Scouts of St. Paul's Troop, Fort William, gave a colourful demon- stration of scoutcraft at a regular dinner meeting of the Gyro Club, at the Royal Edward Hotel. The boys did lashing such as used in the con- struction of temporary bridges, some fancy 'knot tying, Semaphore signal- ling, and put on a number of Scout games, . * Ld The interest of seamen in Boy Scouts brings Vancouver troops some interesting visitors from time to time, To a meeting of the 7th North Vancouvers recently came the Sec- ond Mate and the Wireless Opera- tor of the S.8. Frederika Lensen. Their contributions to an interest- ing evening included some instruc- tion in fencing. . . All the Cub Packs and Scout Troops of the Wallaceburg District You, too, can also learn how. More's how. Make a sketch of this man and money 4 Inches wide, For the. best Colour Landscape Course, or an Origin- al Magazind YMustration, or a Political or Sporting Cartoon, or a Comio Drawing made by a professional artist -~will be awarded for the best sketch. 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