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_ During the last eighteen months, two eminent engineers, Col. W. P. Wooten, for the United States, and Mr. W. A. Bowden, for the Dominion ef Canada, have been studying the features of this international canal. They recommend , it anreservedly, and suggest that it should go by way of the Welland Canal and the St. Lawrence River. They estimate that a 25â€"footâ€"deep chanâ€" mel can be established all the way from Lake Erie to the sea for $252,782,200.00, and it can be made 30 feet deep for an additional expenditure ef $17,986,180.00. | This construction would inâ€" elude 9 locks, 33 miles of shipping canal, 401% miles \of lake channel, and 108 miles of deepened siver channel. The annual expense of maintainâ€" ing the canal when it is opened mwould be $2,â€" 562,000. At the present time :a delegation of United States congressmen and senators, in comâ€" pany with a party of prominent Canadians, are going over the route to give it an official view. These proceedings will bring to focus an underâ€" taking that in size is but little less than the Panâ€" ama Canal, It is difficult to estimate the adâ€" vantages it will give to the great timber and agricultural sections of Southern Canada and the #sich Middle West of the United States. The only opposition that has been raised so far came from New York and New England, to eomplain of damages likely to befall railroads entering the Atlantic ports. However, the govâ€" ernments interested in building the deep waterâ€" way have so far ignored these objections, and it seems now to be settled that the money will Be provided, and the channel cut so as to conâ€" mect up the Great Lakes with the sea, and thereâ€" by give the citizens of two great nations cheaper shipping and a share in the prosperity that has heretofore been monopolized by certain seaboard cities. | Geographically, most of the channel will be through Canadian territory, but being built as an international enterprise will make it entirely the property of both countries, and, as pointed out by prominent statesmen, it will become the greatest guarantee of continued friendship beâ€" tween Canada and the United States. #EwFSCRIPTION RATESâ€"$2.00 per year in advance to any address in Canada. $2.50 pear year in advance %o United States. Single copies oc. WeDNV ERTISING RATESâ€"Legal Notices, 8c per line for Hisst insertion, 4¢ per line for each subsequent inserâ€" iion. 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This is absolutely necâ€" essary to ensure inserton in the isue of that week. â€" S. WILSON, Manager. At the Guildhall on Wednesday the Prime Minister spoke under cireumstances of excepâ€" tional difficulty. In a tempestâ€"tossed world Mr. Lioyd George found it not easy to say anything that is definitely assuring, either as to the presâ€" Ent or as to the future.. But there remains hope. The slackness which seemed to have overcome British labor is, Mr. Lloyd George holds, passing away. There is "a steady improvement in the quality and quantity of the work done.". This is good hearing; although one would have liked that the evidences of improvement had been more apparent, both in bullk and in quality. It is much to know that the foundations of our credit are sound: and ‘that we are beginning to reap the reward of "paving our way," instead of reâ€" sorting, as some other countries have done, to unsafe and dangerous methods of getting ends » meet. Confidence would come with more rapid strides were certain other sources of anâ€" xiety removed. Yet it is singular testimony of the soundness, both of our prosperity and of our eonstitution, that trade returns should be movâ€" ing up, and the level of prices should be slowly settling down towards normal, at a time when the Irish thunder cloud hangs over both, and we do not know what a day may bring forthâ€" whether the appeasement of the feud of centurâ€" ies or the horrors of civil war. There are now three parties on consultation, the third being UlIster. To reconcile the differences among them there must be "give and take" by all. It should be felt, however, that there must be limâ€" its to a process of budging on the part of those who besides being representatives of the interâ€" ests and feelings of the people of this island, are trustees of the Empire. For the moment we must be satisfied with the assurance that there is a better prospect toâ€"day "of the invitation beâ€" ing heeded than at any time for years." Anâ€" Now for several years, a deep. waterway from #he Great Lakes to the ocean has been a subject for discussion between Canada and the United States, with other nations as interested spectaâ€" gors. For the most part. the project has received much favor from the citizens of both countries «irectly affected by the enterprise. ‘ The man who fails is the sort of a chap Who is always looking around for a snap ; Who neglects his work to regard the clock; Who never misses a chance to knock. He is grouchy and slow when work begins ; When it‘s time to quit, he jokes and grins. He‘s always busy as busy can be When he thinks the boss is around to see. He believes.that a "pull" is the only way By which he can ever draw bigger pay ; â€" And he sulks and growls when he sees his plan Upset by the "push" of another man. He‘s on the job when he draws his pay ; That done, he soldiers his time away ; While the men who tackle their jobs with vim Keep pushing and climbing ahead of him. For the man who fails has himself to blame, If he wastes his chances and misses his aim ; He‘d win, if he‘d use his hands and wits; The man who fails is the man who quits. |_ â€"Trumbull Cheer. THE THMES AND GUDE PAGE TWO Pub/lished every Wednesday by 3uE CHARTENS PUBLISHING CO., LIMITED f §. CHARTERS, Pres. C. V. CHARTERS, Sec.â€"Treas $T. LA WRENCE DEEP WATERWAY VISION OF A BRIGHTER WORLD THURSDAY, DECEMEER 22,. 1921 CE DIT OR 1|A L THE MAN WHO FAILS wWESTON other bow of hope has been stretched, not merely actoss the Irish Sea, but across the Atlantic ocean and Pacific as well. Mr. Lloyd George entertains a high expectation of what is about to be achieved at the Washington Conference. It holds the promise of carrying the world a stage nearer the millennium, and of proving "the Men and women, nations and empires are given power. Used with wisdom that power achieves, and the achievement endures. No atom of what was wise and right in the past is l6st to posterity. The fact that "power," as the authors of the manmifesto state, failed to achieve . perâ€" manence" for the mighty Empires now dead, does not in any wise affect, our conception of "power." Man defined permanence is no God. What is called utter annihilation is better. than "permanence . in a world. gone mad. The mighty Roman Empire is gone, but in her last dying hours there were noble Romans, unknown and unrecorded, who wept at thought of her departed gloties. ‘The Navy League of Canada advocates a common sense Navy for Canada, not that she may glory in her sea power, but that she may show to the world that Canadian citizenship is a dearly prized heritage warth defending. We do not think defence of it should cost at any rate a fraction of what we spend on Tuxury and enjoyâ€" ment. And we want a Brmitish Navy, with power too. Ihis because we are British, and thank God for if And then because, we know of no material agency in history which, has toiled so nobly and unselfishly for human progress as the Grand old British Navy. An agency that was always first in the hazard for human freedom because "Power" and "Duty" to it have always been synonymous terms. An agency that, in its utmost achievement, never forgot nor ever will forget, that its "power‘ is hedged around by a Divinity that has shaped the destiny of mankind since the dawn of time. greatest event the world has seen for 1900 years." This vision of disarmament, leading to a safe and peaceful world, is seen as yet only by the eye of faith. But thus to wish and to hope, and thus boldly to express the hope at the centre of the British Empire and through the mofuth of its spokesman, is to bring the vision a stage nearer fulfilment.â€"The Scotsman. It is a good deal easier to.get possession of a revolver in Ontario than a bottle of whiskey. It is a good deal more difficult to acquire the implements of intoxication than the implements of murder. It used to be said that when we had prohibition crime would be virtually abolished. This has not proved to be the case, and it canâ€" not be expected to be the case so long as a man COne of the last acts of the Mcighen Goyâ€" etnment is to assist Alberta farmers. Provision has been made by Orderinâ€"Council whereby the sum of twentyâ€"five thousand dollars is set aside as the Dominion Government‘s allotment toâ€" wards assisting farmers in the dry area of Southâ€" ern Alberta. A joint agreement has been reached between the Dominion Government, the Provinâ€" cial Government and the railways whereby feed will be transported free into the districts which suffered from drought during the summer of 1921, and cattle will be shipped out to feeding points and returned freight paid.. Each party to the arrangement will contribute equally. Owing to the comparatively small, area affected, the present allotment is considerably less than that set aside in 1919 and 1920.. In 1920 no less than $350,000 was set aside by the Dominion for this purpose, and a similar amount in the year preâ€" vious. f The mother‘s pension cheques for December were mailed by the Commission to reach the families in time. for Christmas, and no less than 5780 childten in Ontario benefited from these official gifts of Santa Claus. There was no extra bonus included, but merely the amount decided upon by the Board for widowers and dependent mothers. There are now 2874 mothers on the payroll; widows, 2487 ; women whose husbands are permanently incapacitated, 189; deserted wives (for five years or more), 62, and foster mothers, 23. The largest classes imncluded 1204 mothers with two children, 817 with three chilâ€" dren, 461 with four children, and 218 with five children. Since the first payment was made Nov. 1, 1920, over $1,000,000 has been paid out to the mothers. The appropriation for the year ending October 31st amounted to: $775,000, and the amount expended was $774,667. Arthur J. Balfour, head of the British Arms Conference delegation, issued. the following Christmasâ€"message to the American people; "I welcome the opportunity which has been granted me of sending Christmas greetings to my Amerâ€" ican friends, known and unknown. If this be the season which, above all others, suggests thoughts of peace on earth and goodâ€"will toward men, surely there are no nations between whom that peace should be more secure and that goodâ€" will more ardent than the two great peoples of or a youth may get possession of a revolver and cartridges enough to kill a score of people for a few dollars. The man who is,seen on the way to intoxication may be arreste/d by a policeman and his ambition frustrated. There is no way in which a policeman can detect a man on his way to commit a murder with the weapon of destrucâ€" tion in his pocket. It is only after the crime has been committed or attempted that the police have any warning. In the great majority of cases they cannot act until it is too late to prevent a crime. When through accident a man is arrested on suspicion and is found to be in possession of a revolver he is fined a tenth or a twentieth of the sum that he would be fined for carrying a flask of whiskey. In fact, to carry a revolver is regarded by the law as no more serious offence than parking an automobile on a downâ€"town street.~ The offence of carrying a weapon ought to be punished with a jail term. Private citiâ€" zens who own revolvers might be compelled to report the fact and either show reason why they should continue in possession of them or surâ€" render them. Pawnbrokers ought not to be allowed to handle these weapons as they handle old hats. Conspicuous warnings ought to be posted along the frontier informing visitors that the possession of a revolver is regarded as a seriâ€" ous offence in Canada. Such amendments to our laws might make the way of the gunman a little harder and his crimes a little more difficult of execution.â€"Mail and Empire. English speech. Such has always been my faith, and never did it seem nearer complete realization than at the moment when, under American leadâ€" ership, so much is being done toward diminishing armaments and removing causes of international offense. A Christmastide so spent should be the surest prelude to a happy New, Year." NOTES TIMES AND GUIDE. WESTON _ _ A captain in the merchant marine whoâ€" received. much â€" commendation for his wonderful courage and endurâ€" ance during the war, was asked to adâ€" dress a meeting in the West, says tfi,e Christian Register. Exâ€"President Taft spoke first and at considerable length, ‘and when he had finished the audiâ€" ‘ence rose. almost to a man, to leave (the building: The chairman sprang ‘to his feet, rushed to the edge of the: ‘platform, and called excidedly: "Come back and take your seats. Come back, every one of you! This man went: through hell for us during the war,; ‘and it is up to us now to do the same "for him." It is easy, O my masters, to find the best of ways To please the Lord in using the holiest of days. 4 For all the world is so closely akin that not one individual may realize his desire except all the world share it with him.. And every good word you send into the world is a silent, mighty power, working for Peace, Health, Love, Joy, Success to all the worldâ€" including yourself.â€"Elizabeth Towne. "No!" says the rich man, "I am filled with care, 3 â€" Sables for my lifeâ€"diamonds fine and rare? Pearls for my daughters, swift »cars for my sons ?â€" I shall be mad from worrying before the great Eve runs!" Butâ€"ohâ€"seck out the sad man to whom‘all inns are closed, \ Who knocked in vain at every door where. honest folk reposed, Oh,: cheer the widowed woman and dry the children‘s tears, And drive away for one whole year the wolf the orphan fears! My mother‘s just the sweetest A fellow ever, had; I‘love her mostâ€"but here‘s a tip To my old dad: My dad can sharpen pencils 5 And mend a broken skate, Knows every skunk an‘ rabbit hole, And lets me sit up Tate. Dad‘s got the movie nicklesâ€" . And when I licked Jim Brown He said, ‘"My son, just keep it up, And we‘ll keep the bullies down." And dad, he never‘ whips me; Leaves that for ma to doâ€" Says he hasn‘t quite forgot When he was little, too. My mother‘s just the sweetest A fellow ever had; I love her mostâ€"but here‘s a tip To ty old dad! ~Would you‘be loved. Speak love to the world. ; Would‘ you be successful? Speak success of the world. 3 "Mary, do you believe all you read there?" inquired he. ‘"Do you believe God made man out of dust?" "But I suppose it happened to rain 3 and there was nothing but mud?", quizzed the Colonel. £ "Why sure," retorted the old mamâ€" | my, "de good Lawd den knowed well‘g mough ‘twas jes de right time to make dem lawyers an‘ infidels." f "Ah," says his brother, "I know the Gilt He gave; I khow that He redeemed meâ€"I was once a slave. I wish I had 4 chalice set with rubies Coged 3 As the blood of pigeons, or sapphires for His Head." It is easy, O my mastets, °0 ALMC LILZ best of ways To place the Lord in using the holiest Would yofi be at peace? Speak peace to the world. & _ Would you be healad? Speak health to the world. % Ingersoll once came across an old negro serubâ€"woman reading her Bible. ©‘"Gourse I does," stoutly declared Mary: : J He who ship. Incompetence springs from indiffer ence. > nursing. Triumph is satisfying only if it leads to further victories. When in doubt mind your own busiâ€" ness. Brophy and Hogan were discussing the high cost of living. try "There‘s no need of any man beâ€" in"hungry," argued Hogan. "I was radin‘ the other day that there is plenty of virgin soil left in this counâ€" ‘"Virgin soil,‘ ‘replied Hogan, "is soil where the hand of man has never set foot." The man who is not afraid of failure seldom has to face it. Brophy. A lady who kept a little curly pooâ€" dle lost her pet and called on the poâ€" lico to find it. The next day one of the force camo with the dog very wet and dirty. The lady was overjoyed, and asked a number of silly questions, one being: ‘"Where did you find my darling?" "Why, Ma‘am," said the officer, a fellow had him on a pole and was washing windows with him! *‘ ers on Sammy‘s father met him just as he was trying to steal unnoticed into the house after a harrowing experience with a mud puddle. "Well, sir," he inquired grimly, ‘"and where have you been?" "Iâ€"I fell in a mudhole." ‘"What! And with your new trousâ€" ‘‘Yes, sir; I didn‘t have time to take em off." â€" Luck is pluck‘s shadow. Fear pays no individuals. ; Don‘t expect applause. Deserve it Sorrows, like babies, grow bigger by Jingle of the sleighâ€"bells uittle feet astiv, Scarlet of the holly, Green of pine and fir, Gleam of gilt and silver Where the candles glow Little trees aâ€"glitter, Branches bending low! Jingle of the sleigh bells, Starlight on the snow, Stockings by the fireside, Swinging to and fro, Restless heads aâ€"dreaming, Loving faces near, Now, as all the children know Christmasâ€"time is here! And what is virgin of days! CHRISTMAS CAROL 17# CHRISTMASâ€"TIME sows courtesy reaps friemd NY OLD DAD â€"â€"Maurice Francis Eg masters, to find the soil ?" asked gan Pastor, REV. FORBES ROBERTSON Residence, John Street Phone 241. Sunday Services 11 a.m.â€"Public Worship. 2.45 p.m.â€"Sunday School. 7 p.m.â€"Public Worship. Organist, Frank Weaver, Mus. Bac. Strangers welcome Pastor, H. E. WINTEMUTE, B.A. Residence, King St., Weston Services 11.00 a.m.â€"Public worship. 3.00 p.m.â€"Sunday School. 7.00 p.m.â€"Public worship. Monday, 8 ‘p.m.â€"B.Y.P.G. Wednesday, $ p.m.â€"Prayer meeting REV. FREDERICK ROBERTSON. Rector The Rectory, Rectory Road, Weston. Phone 467w Services 10.00 a.m.â€"Sunday School 11.00 a.m.â€"â€"Morning service 3.30 p.m.â€"Service in St. Andrew‘s Hall, Thistletown. 7.00 p.m.â€"Service _ in Westmount , _ Community Hall ww Everybody Welcome Ret. {. B:; Walwyn, B.A. Residence, 35 King St. ILhone 43. A. T. Mather, Choir Leader.. Miss Marion A. Russell, Organist. Sunday Services o 11 a.m.â€"Public Worship. 2.45 p.m.â€"&Sunday School and Biâ€" ble Classes. 7 p.m.â€"Public Worship. Men‘s Club, 2nd and 4th Sunday, 10 A.M. . Mondayâ€"â€"Y.P.S., 8 P_M. Wednesdayâ€"Prayer Meeting, 8 P.M. Everybody Welcome. INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODDFELLOWS Meets every Monday at$ p.m. in LQO.O.E. Hall, Church St., Weston NOTICE â€" OF _ APPLICATION FOR PivORCE Notice is herby giver that George Drewery of the City of Toronto in the County of York in the Province of Ontario, manager, will apply to the Parliament of Canada at the next session thereof for a bill of divorce from his wife, Christina Drewery, of the City of Hamilton in the County of Wentworth in said province, married women, on the ground of adultry and desertion. Pastor: Rev. W. M. Mackay, B.A. Residence: Humbermount, Weston Phone 293 SUNDAY SERVICES 11.00 a.m.â€"Public worship. Sunday School in conjunction with morning service." _ 7.00 p.m.â€"Public worship. Organist, Mr. M. J. Hurley Everybody welcome A. R. HASSARD, 17 Queen Street East, Toronto, Cara da, selicitor for the applicart. Notice is hereby giver that Flizaâ€" beth Lillian Sharpe, of the City of Toâ€" ronto, in the County of York, married woman, will apply to the Parliament of Canada at the next Session thereof, for a Bill of Divorce from her husâ€" band, Frederick G. Sharpe, of the said City of Toronto, Commercial Traveller, on the grounds of adultery. Dated ‘at Toronto, Province eof Ontario, this 14th day of November, 1921. P Dated at Toronto this 15th day of June, 1921. Weston Methodist Church -!\&resl’on Dgififi&nducts, @ Tisitors are cordially welcome. Any person wishing to secure Assembly Hall apply to ‘Trustee. â€" Old Presbyterian Church ST. PHILLUP‘S CHURCH Baptist Church Westminster Presbyterian Church w. J. ERVUICESHANE Weston Symons, Heighington & Shaver, 36 Toronto St., Torento, Weston Lodse No. 200 Established 1858 Soliciters for the applicant Efobicoke NOTICE Street WALTER LONGSTAFF Agents for: FAIREBANKS MORSE ENGINES Court Humber, No. 9308, Anrcient Order of Foresters, meets in the Meâ€" memorial Hall, Eisemere Ave., Weston. Juveniles, 1st Friday in each month. Senior Court, 3rd Friday in «each monthk. 1 Sand, Gravel and Filling Always on Hand. Movings Promptly Attended to. Phone 79 at 6.45 a.m., 12.4> neon and 6.45 p.m. @hromie Diseases Treated. Hours: 3 to 3, 7 to 8, and by appoingment. f Please make appointmenrts in advance. 20 Guestrille Ave. Mount Dermmis Office: Main and Eagle Streets PHONE 334 AND 410 Electrical Contractors FIRE, LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE Licensed Auctioneer for Counties of York, Peel and Simcoe Terms Reasonable. SMITH‘S MOTOR DELIVERY Baggage and Express 5 106 Rasemount MILTON PRESS BRICK €O. Margaret C. Newsome OYyERLAND Touring Car for hire, with ‘ eapable and careful driver. _ PHONE Wrsron 268 Pupils prepared for Toromto Conservatory Enaminations STUDIO : 17 Joseph St., Weston Phone 228 J. OARTAGE AND /EXPRESS hree Ton and One and a Half Ton Auto Trucks specially adapted for Moving Furniture Sales Promptly Attended to at Reasemable Prices Phore 70 WOODEBREDGE Box 84 CHARLES GILLIS Manufacturer of High Grade Pressed and Rug Brick _ _ In different shades of FOR ELECTRICAL WORK Wiring, Applances General Electrical Work *~Sege â€" AUCBHIONEER & VALUATOR Real Estate and Insurance Office 0. E. LaRose 22 St. John‘s Road, Weston Phone 305 City phone, Adelaide 1518 J. W. Brown, D.C. M. M. PATTERSON Red, Brown or Buff W. C. BURRAGE @ENERAL TEAMING A. M. McEWEN SIMPKIN BROS. ED. W. BROWN, WOODBRIDGE A. M. McEWEN, Weston, Ort. Teacher of Piano NOTFE TBIS WELL Concert Soprano and Vocal AGENT Established 1830 is still doing busiâ€" ness in the old stand. Be sure and address all communications Box 33 NOTICE or Phone 285 For Pumps,. Windmills and Gasoline Engines WALTER LONGSTAFE â€"toâ€" Phone 106 Westor DR. J. A. MELDRUMm Physician, Ete. Offi_ce and Residence, East King St. and Rosemount LAive. Telephone 15 Weston Ont Will go Any Place Drop a Card 378 Bereaford Avenue, West Toronte Telephone Junction 72 25 Years‘ Practical Experience MISS BESSIE ARMSTRONG Studio: 252 Main St. TEACHER OF VOCAL Pupil of Arthur Blight _ _ _For particulars phone Weston 14812 Terms moderate Office : Cor. Sykes and Main St., Westor Bhone 150 Office hours: 8â€"10 a.m., 6â€"§8 p.m. Agent for Fire, Life, Accident, Auto« mobile and Plate Glass Insurâ€" ance in Safe Companies and at Best Rates. G. Howard Gray, L.L.B. BARRISTER SsOLICITOR, NOTARY, ETC. 301 Crown Office Bldg., Toromto (Cor. Queen & Victoria Sts.) WESTON OFFICE 52 Main St. N. Opp Central Hotel Monday and Friday Evenings and by appointment. 176 Church St., Weston 176 Church St., Weston 11€]E'hom: 161 PHYSICIAN AND SURGKON Hours 4 to 6 p.m. + Mvening by Appointmenrt DR. J. T. HACKETT ‘Dentist Office: Coleman & Hackett Block MAIN ST., WESTON Opposite Bank of Nova Scotiza Dr. Harriszn C.Roos DENTAL SURGEON Office: Bank of Montreal Bldg. Main and John St., Weston Phone 295 Weston P. O. Phone Weston 1591‘15 Bank of Nova Scotia GChambers Phone 152, Weston & Money to Loau on good First Mortgage Securities _ 2922 Dundas St., West Toronte (Above Moon‘s Hardware Stere) Real Estate Loans placed at â€" Current Rates » Telephone Junction 991 Maria St., Weston, Phone Junc. 1218 â€"andâ€" $32 Bloor W., Toronto, Ph. Col. 260% EAR, NOSK AND THROAT Consultations by Appointment. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2%, 1931 PAINTER & DECORATOR Telephones Kenwood 3285 33 Richmond St. W Main JOHN T. ANDERSON DR. J. W. MACKENZIE Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public Dr. H. D. Livingstone . Lorne Fraser, Latest Samples to Choose From Dr. Arthur Gunn Office : Banrk of Nova Scotia Building Phone Weston 267 Barrister, Solicitor, Ete L L. T . Morley Physician and Surgeon PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT and AUDITOR DR. H. A. CATES F. B. EDMUNDS E. J. MUSSON Piano ard Organ Tuner Estimates Given Free Physician and Surgeon E. WALLIS .A. TITLEY Avenue Teacher of Violin 3289 TORONTO WESTON Or 1