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yee eee Pie at oo ee es oa ale li Ae » ad Ae ee | ‘ THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 1926 ny - Mr, F. E. Spence, formerly of Nel- son, has sold his dairy Ete near Basra to ___ ‘Sabecription $2.00 per year, payable! 3, the United States there is _ tm advance; $2.50 to United States. great deal of confusion over day- Ria npn seas : light-saving. The of Mass- *, ADVERTISING RATES | achusetts have carried Sr aon May be had on at The | to the Supreme Court of the United Bere Pee States for the determination its — - legal status, if it has any. Fed- sees JOB PRINTING eral law provides, among "0 Oe things, that standard time shall gov- TE Sal eee nh ler ail vexulations “relating to the kinds. of. printing. time within which any act shall. or. URI, ; shall not be performed by any per- son subject to the jurisdiction of the SAVE-THE-FOREST-WEEK United " As eyery citizen of The efforts that have been made in recent years to bring the facts about the losses due to forest fires tp the attention of the Canadian pedple, have, fortunately. is “Save-the- see t the great provided for us by Nature in the form of our timber resources, is from the are-fiend of destruction—fire. The direct revenue received by the Federal and Provincial Governments yalties, stumpage charges, $14,000,000 annu- z ge sores to In addition, the wood-wsing timber that industries contribute through proper- ty, eincome, business, customs, and taxes a large proportion of municipal, provincial and federal rev- enues, - The standing timber in Canada is estimated to be worth over three bil- lion dollars, nearly one-half of which will be paid over tp the Governments if the asset is ed. For generations) past, the forests of Canada | more than expen The economic facts are that the forest is second only to agriculture in production of commodity values, - and it contributes to-day one-quarter of Canada’s total export trade. continued depletion of raw materials essential to the .well- being of the forest industries is a direct menace to our national ®pros- perity. For years past every reading and thinking Canadian has read time and , of disastrous forest fires whith, reports state have caused thousands upon thosands of dollars worth of damage to property, in ad- dition to a tragic and terrible loss of lives. Those of us who do not live in the vicinity of our vast for- est resources do not realize the en- ormity of this loss; and we can only sympathize with those whose proper- ty has been damaged or ruined and come to the relief of those ro whom the fire demon has brought disaster and irreparable loss. To each Can- adian, however, these annual fire losses should bring a lesson of care- fulness and thrift, because of the fact that every stick of standing is destroyed by fire means an appreciable lessening of one of the greatest and most valu- able of our national resources. We cannot afford these, losses, and for _ this reason it is the clear duty of every citizen to do what is possible toward the prevention of forest fires. THE COST OF GOVERNMENT . The Ottawa Journal advises the people of Canada to give some seri- ous thought between Glection times to what they are paying for the sen- ate and what they are getting in re- turn. The senate, it is pointed out» costs the country over half a million doliars a year, and during nearly three and a half months its members| have sat for,ambout eighteen hours. The other day the members, having nothing to do, decided to adjourn til! Ma } \ It would do no harm if the people of Canada, between election times, were to give serious consideration to the matter of what they are paying for the house of commons and what Saas ey are getting’ for ther money. _— a "E the present session they have been getting a gocd deal of talx: but most of it has been of fittle practical value. And if the senate has noth- ing to do where does the fault lie? A real attempt to reform both the house of commons and” the senate might have the good effect of in- creasing popular interest in the pub- lie affairs of the country. As things are going on there is a disposition on the part of many people to be- | come wearied and indifferent. -|large sum of money is being raised d| use it as they wish for a playground. every \ while seems a narrow interpretation of the law, but strange things have happened than a decision in Some States require day- ing time by statute; some absolutely forbid it; some leave it to local option, There is no such turmoil over day- light-saving time in England: No one seems to worry whether it is bad for babies or for cows or whether farmers cannot work because of the dew is on their crops. It has become part of the law of the land and a by popular subscription to erect a monument to William Willett who first proposed the idea and then forced it through Parliament. A fine tract of woodland about 87 acres in extent not far from his home is to be purchased and turned over to the public so that they may ORIGIN OF “DOMINION” There has been a revival of in- terest in the origin of the word “dominion” as applied to Canada at the time of confederation. Accord- ing to an early story the use of the word was suggested to Queen Vic- toria by the 8th verse of Psalm 72: “He shall have dominion from sea to sea.” The “Letters of Queen Victoria" recently printed, seem to show that there was no foundation for such a story. The use of the word is still traced to Psalm 72, but the credit is given to Sir Leonard Tilley, instead of Queen Victoria. Sir Leonard, we are told, had been in the habit of reading his Bible North Amefican act he read the 8th verse of Psalm 72 and the thought occurred to him that the word ‘‘do- minion” would be a proper title for Canada that was to be. It remains to be seen whether the discussion will be regarded as closed and the credit for the word be al- lowed to remain with Sir Leonard Tilley. It appears from a letter written by Sir John A. Macdonald and from other sources that in an early draft of the confederation measure the expression used was “kingdom of Canada,” and that the change from “kingdom” to “domin- ion” was made at the instance of “who feared that the name (king- dom)- would wound the sensibilities of the Yankees.". ~ : There is nothing in this statement inconsistent with the story of Sir Leonard Tilley and the 72nd Psalm; but there is still the possibility that the complete story of the origin, of the title remains to be told. REAL SPORT A prominent New York paper ex- presses the opinion that British ath- letes get more real fun and recrea- tion out of the sports than Ameri- can athletes do. The 2xplanetion is offered that the British athletes de- rive pleasure from the playing, even when they lose. The Americans, it is hinted, would get more out of their sports if they took them a {rifle less } seriously, * In other words, the British are bet- ter sportsmen than their Anierican cousins, They want to win, of course, but they do not feel disgraced when they lose. As a matter of fact there is more disgrace in winning by im- proper or questionable methods than in honestly being beaten. A little more of the British spirit equi do no. harm, and might do much good, to Canadidn sports. The ability to lose gracefully and with- out being discouraged is an .imourtant factor in life. WORK “No easy hopes, or lies, Shall bring us to our goal, But iron sacrifice——--—-- Of body, will and 2oul.” “Se said Kipling in the dark days of the Great War. And the empire heard—responded—won. But who has been the—-prophet heeded by far too many since that day? Has it not been M “the turn of ‘the tide; of the dawn} of the better day; of something that Was sure to turn up?” ; Nor ‘has ‘there ‘been an honest taking up of the white man’s bor- their/™May as . . i Some of the people who are o plaining that the farmers do jstand to derive any budget : Z:) niidea that a soft-fingered job waits| for everybody. People who have loafed a good deal may as well! show sincere repentance by getting ready for work, and for mighty Prard work. The fovers of luxury well prepare to dine on “hamely fare.” Folk who will not accept these terms may as well. re= member that the consequences of idleness and luxury are as terrible now as they ever have been. The cult of the, easy way should adopt) as its emblem the crown of thorns! and the burning lake. THE DECLINE OF LACROSSE “An esteemed contemporary points out that while lacrosse is on the de- cline in Canada, where it used to be regarded as the national gamo, it is growing in popularity in other coun- tries where it was formerly un- own. fay Lacrosse is a very fine game, and those who recall the days of its glory will naturally regret the neglect that has come upon it in its own coun- try. There will probably be a revi- val of interest in the game; but if and when that time comes it is to be hoped that the causes which made for its decline will -not be forgotten. en properly played there is no more interesting game; but it can be badly abused. Signs of Spring: Wanted, to trade radio set for 34 x 4 tires in fair con- dition. ‘ i * * * A man never really uppreciates a small income until he undertakes to make out an income tax return. tirely to the improved conditions o agriculture. . * There is a proposal to celebrate the 60th anniversary of confedera- tion next year. The proposal is im- portant as‘a reminder that tie,do- minion of Canada is still a very young country. The fact should be kept in mind by those who are im- patient because of what they regard as the slow progress the country is making. A great English divine recently Lord Derby, then foreign minister, | Classified seven social sins. They are quite recognizable to the ordinary mind and are worth meditating ugon. Politics without principle, wealth without work, pleasure without con- science, knowledge without charact- er, industry without morality, science without humanity, worship without sacrifice. * * Writers of fashion notes are des- cribing the furs to be worn in this country during the summer. But if Canadians are to wear furs the year round how are we to distinguish be- tween winter and summer? There is complaint that our summers are be- coming so short that some times they are gone before they are noticed. Is it all the fault of the weather, or is it partly the fault of the fashions? BUILDERS Isn't it strange that prince: and ings, And clowns who caper in cawdust rings, And common folks like you and me Are builders for eternity? To each is given a bag of tools, A shapeless mass and a bouk of es, And each must make, ere life has own, A*stumbling block or a. stepping stone. ASHBURY’S Scratch Feed $280 Per Cw Laying Mash $2.75 Per Cwt. T. HL Ashbury & Sons den by ‘the great majority of the ‘ — Phone 31 - “Ilatter this Barrie, —hasf removed to ‘Grimsby East, where he has bought a fruit farm.—Burlington Gazette. . Ll * Mr. Spencer Smith, one of our FWell-known business men, was quiet- ly married to Miss Lillie Smith, of Whitby, ‘at Toronto, on Tuesday last. The ceremony was perfomed by Rev. | Geo. W. Baker, a former pastor here. |}—Burlington Gazette, Ld * . "The ice in the bay cleared enough on Monday to permit the opening of navigation on Tuesday, and the Ma- cassa made her initial trip, leaving Hamilton at 9 o’clock.—Burlington Garette. e ‘About 25 guests gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. Christoph- erson, Nelson avenue, on Saturday evening last to celebrate the twenty- fifth anniversary of their wedding. |\—Burlington Gazette. . Word has been received that Rev. C. A. and Mrs. Bridgeman and fami- ly, of Fow Chow, West China, sailed from Shanghai on the Empress of Russia, leaving April 5th, and are home about April 24th. Mrs. Bridgeman is a sister of Mrs. Gerdon Berry.—Burlington Gazette. * * \ * . On Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock the officers and members of Thuyen- danegea chapter, Imperial Order daughters of the Empire, placed a wreath on the soldiers’ memorial on lake front, in commemoration of; toon of Vimy Ridge on April 9th, 1917, and in remembrance of those who made the supreme sacrifice. Mra. iL. H. Millen, first vice-regent of the chapter, was in charge of the service. The president and members of the G. W. V. A. were present, also Miss Augusta Gilkinson, the veteran his- torian of Brantford. — Burlington Gazette. eee The April Session of the Guelph Presbytery of the United Church was held in Guelph on Tuesday. Rev. E. mmerman, B.A., and A, T. Mann, Esq., attended from Acton.— Acton Press. * * If the old adage: “The bigger the maple crop, the smaller the yield of wheat,” still holds good, there shduld be a good crop of the year. The rate unt jof maple syrup made in this will be unusually 1 Loans WN on Firat Barristers, TORO 371 Ba Phone We lications pro est. & Douglas, Douglas Wm. Douglas, Donald Douglas, Wilson N. Robinson Continental Life Building ¥ Oakville Office, Davis Building Phone: Office 79; House 275. have some excellent ap- perties at 7 per cent. inter- If you have any money for mortgage investments we can place same safely for you. Solicitors, Notaries, Ete. NTO OFFICE: Toronto Adelaide 7798 for _Centinen ory, V. W. Money to Property Gregory & Gregory Barristers, Conve 371 Bay Street - To Telephone Main 6070 Oakville Office: Lake Shore Road and Eighth Line Telephone 389 W. D. Gregory, Gokiwin Greg- Armstro: Solicitors, Notaries, yaucers, Etc. tal Life Building ronto Corner ng, F. W. Loan ,on Improved —LEGAL—__.. —MUSIC— W. ALEC CHISHOLM A. J. LOCKSLEY Barrister, Etc. PROFESSOR OF MUSIC Seep Teacher of Piano, Violin, and Phones: Office 65, House 48 Band Stringed Instruments Actions Repaired and Regulated Musical Instruments Repaired Violin Bows Re-haired — Expert Work Guaranteed — Reynolds St., OAKVILLE 275. Phone 666 CYRIL MOSS, F.C.C.O., A.T.C.M. Organist and Choir Director, Knox Presbyterian Church VOICE - ah PIANO HEORY - ORGAN: Students pre d thoroughly for all 7 eas Movida : At Knox Church, Oakville, Tues- days and Fridays —MEDICAL— JOHN URQUHART M.D., M.B., M.D.C.M., L.R.C.P. Edinburgh Trinity Medical School and College Office Hours: 10 to 12 a.m, 2 to 5 p.m. Office Celborne St., opp. T. Eaton Co. Original Cough syrup always on hand. I Compound my own Medicines at Current Rates —DECORATORS— CHARLES SHEA Painter and Decorator -— Phone 99 — OAKVILLE «te ONT. ists : amall.— Acton Free Press. . Ld . A quiet wedding took place ut St. Paul's United Church Manse, Milton, on Friday, when Ethel Helena Sy- mons, eldest daughter of Mrs, Allie Evans, of Scotch Block, Esquesing Township, was united in marriage W. A. Dunnett, of Milton, eldest son of W. A. Dunnett, of Toronto Rev. N. A. Hurlburt officiated.—Ac- ton Free Press. * s s «s Temporary long distance connec- tions have been restored between Ac- ton and points east and west on the telephone lines, It will be months, however, before the lines are per- manently restored. The rural lines are still badly demoralized as a re- sult of the havoc wrought by the big ice storms.—Acton att Press, * * « John W. Miller and Roy Cook, farmers living near Streetsville, were summoned to Court by Deputy Game Warden George Buck, charecd with unlawfully destroying a racoon’s place of habitation and selling the skins of fur-bearing animals without a license. A coon tree was discov- ered on Miller's farm, and as the armers had been missing poultry farmers had been missing poultry, they decided to cut down the tree and get the coons. The tree was fel- led,. Cook took the pelts. Selling without a license is an offence for which the minimum penalty is $20.00 and costs. This fine was imposed on Cook. The destruction of a racoon’s den is an offence for which the mini- mum ‘penalty is $5.00 and costs, which sum was imposed upon Miller. Both men declared they were ignor- ant of the law and had no intention of doing illegal acts. —-Acton Free ress. . . . Last Sunday, when a small coupe in which they were riding sideswiped a larger car on the York Road, near Ontario Reformatory, Guelph, and plunged into a six-foot ditch, Ernest W. Merritt of Milton and Mrs. Whit- nee and daughter of Georgetown sus- tained injuries which necessitated their removal to St. Joseph's Hospi- tal there. After careening across the road, their machine toppled into the ditch, with all wheels in the air, and the top crushed completely in. Mer- ritt is suffering from shock and a bad laceration of the knee, while the two woman also received a nasty shaking vy», Miss Whitnee sustain- ing @ nasty cut in the leg and lower abdomen.—Milton Reformer. . . . . Mr. Charless Norris, farmer of Trafalgar, has purchased the brick residence on Mill street, formerly- owned and occupied by Mr, Robert Deforest. Mr. and Mrs. Norris will shortly take up their residence in town.—Milton Reformer. Phone 62r2 F. 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