The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

The income tax? For years the “vested interests” have been railing against it. They have been com- plaining bitterly that taxes are too high; demanding that taxes come down. They have said again and again that the budget must be 'bal- anced." What sort of “masters,” are these? And- these old partiesâ€"what sort of “hirelings” are they? The C.IC.F. this week repeated its ancient statement that “fifty men own Canada.” It says: “These fifty men are the real government of Canada, although they do not sit in Parliament.” Who are these men? Where do they live? What are their names? Is Sir Edward Beatty, Who wants ed by reaction". At the same time a C.C.F. newspaper says: “The two old parties are pledged to serve the vested interests of this country." Are these statements true? They are not true. They are demonstrably false; and what is more, the peo- ple who make them must know that they are false. Let us look at a few facts. The so-called “vested interest” of this country, what is it that they call for most? It is for railway unification. Bay St. and St. James Street, the C.P.R. and the banks, the Canadian Manufacturers’ Asso- ciation and the trust and loan com- paniesâ€"all are for unification. Are they getting it? Are the old parties, the men who are said to be the hirelings of these vested inter- ests, obeying their masters? They are not. The Government ignores them; Dr. Manion openly defies them. Unification of railways, the (me thing near the heart of St. James Street and Bay Street, fails to get a single vote in the House of Commons. ' Have they had their way? They haven’t. The income tax has been increased. Other taxes have been increased. The budget hasn’t been balanced. POLITICAL TALK (From Ottawa Journal) A curious thing is human pervers- ity. We are thinking of statements made during the past week by the leaders of certain political parties, warming up for an election. Mr. Herridge tells the country that the present Parliament isn’t a “free Parliament”, that it is “own- ed by reaction". At the same time a C.C.F. newspaper says: “The two old- parties are pledged to serve the vested interests of this country.” »Are these statements true? They THURSDAY, AUGUST 17th, 1939. Day 139 Chick Mash, Growing Mash, Fattening Mash, Laying Mash Quality goes in, in order that success may result. Buy Fly Spray manufact- ured by a Company with 50 years of successful experi- ence. (Demonstration on request) Be sure and try the new Co-op before you buy a tractor Sales and Service USED TRACTORS Internationals Wallis Fordson Used tractors to suit your need at reasonable prices Repairs to all makes of tractors ACME Service Station Stop 24A Yonge St. (Just south of Richmond RICHMOND HILL, ONT. THE MILL Press Opinions on Current Issues HERRIDGE‘S VICIOUS See the bargains at CO-OP Tractors Telephone 241 Phones: Hill) Evenings 82W unification of railways and can’t get it, one of them? Is Toronto’s Mr. Carlisle, who keeps demanding a “balanced budget” and can’t get it, one of them? Is Mr. George Mc- Cullagh, who couldn’t buy time on the radio, one of them? What is the truth? It is that it is doubtful whether there is a freer Parliament in the world than the Parliament of Canada. Talk about the two major parties of Canada be- ing the “hirelings” of “vested inter- ests” is false, vicious talk. There is not a vestige of fact to support it; it is the brain-child of men who are either stupid‘, or ignorant, or, what is worse, deliberately and reck- lessly malicious. The Journal is not one of those newspapers which believe that elecâ€" tions should 'be pillow-fights; that politicians, in expressing their views or in attacking the views of others, should pull their punches. It thinks, on the contrary, that in a well- regulated democracy every major election should .be bitter; that it ought to {be fought aroundl vital issues on which there is the sharp steel of controversy. But stupid falsehood is different. Stupid falsehood, appealing to ignor. ance and prejudice, to envy and class hatred and bigotry, should be barred. It should; be denoumed‘ by every decent-thinking citizen no matter what his party; ami it shOuld cal‘I for particular reprehension when it comes from those who, adding unc- tion to the rest of their viciousness, profess a superior morality. Gratifying response to the idea from the British press has been forthcoming, it says, and it has high commendation for a letter from Mrs. Herbert A. Bruce, whose example it holds up as one to follow. Mrs. Bruce says: “I shall be glad to be of any help, I can, either to take children or to work on a commit- tee.” is very anxious that. Canada should organize itself on a war basis and‘ its latest bright idea on the subject is that Canada should offer to pro- vide a temporary home for children of the British Isles, should war come. Our old friend the Globe and Mail is getting all het up these days. It Commenting on this, our contem- porary says: “This is the attitude in which we should all face what is patently a simple duty.. .Let us get on with the job of organizing it. Time does not permit delay.” The proposal does credit to the heart of our contemporary, but is it practical? We do not suppose the Globe cal- culates to bring all these across to Canada for safety, since even if the high average of 1,000 per ship were maintained, it would take 10,000 ships, or at any late 10,000 cross- ings, to bring them all here. There are in Great Britain some 10,000,000 to 12,000,000 children un- der the age of 15. Now the total number of mer- chant steamships in the Bv’tish Em- pire from 100 tons up is only 7,613, and the number of these which could carrv 1,000 passengers each is very small. Probably in all the w01-ld ‘there are not more than 100 mer- rhant ships of 20.000 tons and up- wards. Then again, every ten of shipping in the Empire would' be needed for other purposes in war time. A relaâ€" tively small number of children might be offered a dubious safety on heartbreaking terms. Giving them even that measure of safety would interrupt and delay the main objective, which would be to get on with the war. And what more pathetic sight could there be than children torn from their parents and their home- land and voyaging across the sea, many of them never to see any of their relatives again, even if they escaped the perils of the voyage un- der such conditions? I Could we bring enough to make the effort worth while? Could we bring 10,000 or 20,004]? And if we could, would that be worth while? Obviously, therefore. we could not ‘bring all the Bfitish children to Canada for safety. Even br=nging that number would entail a vast system of convoys and' “terrible risks. We may the sure that in a war such shipsâ€"all shipsâ€"would be at- tacked ‘by the enemy from the air and by subâ€"marines. The sinking of a single shipload of children would make Canada regret that she ever proposed such a move. BRITISH CHILDREN FOR CANADA IN CASE OF WAR (From Montreal Herald) Mrs. Clifford Burr and Miss Edith Deadman are spend.ng this week at Wasaga Beach. Mr. and Mrs. R. Cauthers and family spent last week with rela- tives at Mansfield, Ont. ‘Miss‘ Marjorie Carroll, Montreal is visiting a few days with Drs Langstaff. Mrs. R. Mackie and Miss Stilla Mackie are visiting relatives in New York this week. Mrs. Lauder Glass and \Mary Ellen returned home on Wednesday after spending ten days with rela- tives in New York. Mr. and Mrs. John Johnston left this Thursday to spend ten days; holidays in Woodstoek, Detroit and other points. Miss Marion Scrivener is spending two weeks holidays with relatives at Cobalt. Mr. and Mrs. John Stanners have returned after an extended visit with their son and daughter, in De- troit and Alpena, Michigan. .'Mr. and Mrs. John Martin and family returned home on Sunday from a week’s holidays at Glen Rest Beach, Lake Simcoe. iMrs. Brown is the daughter of George Dsibbs, a Vaughan pioneer, who settled here 100 years» ago. She attendedjhe first Jefferson school erected. Her father’s farm is owned and managed by her ‘brother, Geo. D'nbfbs, who prizes 21 number of Eng- lish relics left by their pioneer parâ€" ents, including a “warming pan”. Mrs. Brown has two children, Mrs. Ben Carley, Bolton, and William, Toronto. Drs. Lillian and Rolph Langstaff returned Monday frOm their sumâ€" mer home on Muskoka Lakes and report a very enjoyable holiday. ers. Percy Waters of the well known! firm of Toronto Florists will judge the bouquets ,at the local Horticultural Show in the Arena on Wednesday, August 30. Mrs. Waters is thoroughly skilled in the art of bouquet making and is constantly in demand as a demonstrator of her art. One of the oldest members of St. John’s Anglican church, Oak Ridges, which her father helped build, Mrs. James Brown, Jefferson, celebrated her 85th birthday quietly at home Saturday. JEFFERSON PIONEER HAS 85TH ' BIRTHDAY The long look-ed for event has taken place, commercial passenger ainplane service across the Atlantic is openeti. This service now makes the link which makes it possible for man to fly around the world on scheduled airplanes. The Atlantic is the most import- ant of the oceans commercially. It is the ocean which for ages separâ€" ated America until the memorable year 1492 when Christopher Columâ€" bus discovered the new world. Twenty-two paid passengers have made the ‘f1:ght from Port Washing- ton, L. I., to Horta 3n the Azores, and thence to Lisbon, Portugal, where they landed on the continent of Eu- rope. Lisbon is but twenty-two hours’ flying time from New York Citv. So aviation history has advanced a great step in the past few years. â€"Ontario-Intelligencer. (Anglican) RICHMOND HILL ' Rector: Rev. W. F. Wrixon, L.“ Choir Leader: Richard Edmunda Organist: Miss L. Yerex Sunday, August 20th 11 a.m.â€"Morning Prayer and Ser- mon. Sunday School children in- vited to this service. No evening service during August. WWMMNW WOOOWOW WOW owmwmg Social and Personal Annual BASKET PICNIC and DANCE Royal Arcadian Dance Band Dancing 9 pm ROSELAWN PARK, Stop 23A Yonge Street FRIDAY AFTERNOON & EVENING, AUGUST 25th Races, Games, Baseball All school children of Richvale School Section free ADULTS 25c., including dance ST. MARY’S CHURCH THE LIBERAL. RICHMOND HILL. ONTARIO Proceeds for Christmas Tree RICHVALE SOCIAL CLUB Maple Horticultural F10wer Sh0w will be held in the Community Hall, Wednesday, August 23rd. Rev. Sidney Martin will be the speaker at the United Church on Sunday evening, August 20th. Mr. Thomas J. Mitchell, the celeâ€" lbrated blind musician will be the organist at St. Stephen’s Church on Sunday, August 20th at 7 p.m. Standard Time. Sunday School and Church Ser- vices at Zion Lutheran Church will be held on Sunday in the afternoon at the usual hours. The annual Festival of the Harvest will be on Sunday, September 10th. Rev. and Mrs. Huenergard have returned from ten days’ vacation spent in Hali‘burton. - .u “v_ ' The August meeting of the W0- men’s Institute was held on Wedâ€" nesd‘ay, August 9th. After the busi- ness a short program was given. Piano accordion solo by Frances Rumble, guitar selection by Myrtle Keffer, contest, Evelyn Forest; reading, Margery Lloyd. A very in- teresting demonstration on need‘leâ€" work was given by Doris Cook. 'Lunch was served by the committee. Friends and neighbors of Mr. and 'Mrs. Harry Cunningham gathered 'at their home on Tuesday evening. 'Friends from Hope presented the ‘couple with kitchenware, the Angliâ€" can church members pyrex ware, 'and friends from the 5th and 6th, 'linen. A mock wedding was much ‘enjoyed. Friends will be sorry to hear Mr. C. J. Robeson of the Superimâ€" Store is in Brockville Hospital and wish him a speedy recovery. Steaming along in an open air taxi two supposedly blaclcfaced livâ€" erymen conducted newlywedded Mr. and Mrs. Henry McDonald through- out the streets of Maple following their marriage in Newtonbrook United Church. The couple were ‘then taken by ‘taxi’ to the home of the bride’s parents in York Mills 'where a reception was held. Friends of the newly married couâ€" ‘ple captured them at the church door following the ceremony and took ‘them to Maple where they boarded 'the open air taxi, decorated with ibunting and signs. One of the signs in the front proclaimed the presence of Mr. and Mrs. Henry McDonald. Another at the back supplemented with a .baby carriage said, ‘We’re just out for a little fresh air and sunshine.’ THE FRIENDLY PflthhUt’nm The trouble with you, I says to the depot agent, is that you talk too much. In fact, that’s the trouble with most folks. I remember when my hired man went\for a buggy ride with Hank Wilson’s hired girl. She didn’t look so bad‘ in the moon- light, and after they’d rode along for awhile Without nothin’ bein’ said, my hired man says, “Mary, will you marry me”? “Yes,” she says. The hired man didn’t say nothin’ and! they rode along for quite a spell in silence and then Hank Wilson’s hired girl jabbed my hired man in the ribs With her elbow and says, “Why don’t you say something?” “Seems like there’s been too much said already,” says my hired man. If he’d had a. flashlight along with him, says the depot agent, he would of been able to look before he leap- ed. You’re changing the subject, I says. but since you mention it, a flashlight would have thrown a lot of light on that matter. I know mine has got me out of tight spots. Anybody that’s smart will have a flashlight with him every time for an emergency. Yessir. PRESBYTERIAN W. A- The W.A. of the Presbyterian Church met at the home of Mrs. Archie Savage on. Wednesday for their August meeting. It was plann- ed to have a supper early in Sep- tember. Dain-ty refreshments were served by' the hostess. Richmond Hm play in tonight and are loo-king following of supporters Billy Hole, Floor Mgr. to 1 am. ilewly-Weds Take Taxi FRIENDLY PHILOSOPHER MAPLE Newmarket for a good to cheer. IIUUII nual 3 on have ttion \Voâ€" Ved- ousi- iven. nces yrtle rest; I in- edleâ€" /ook. ttee. and xered ning. the ngh- varg 6th, much air FALL FLOWER SHO‘V The annual Horticultural Fall Flower Show will be held in the Arena, Wednesday, August 30. The hall will be open to exhibitors at 9 a.m. and all exhibits must be in place before 11.30 a.m. A cordial invitation is extended to the public to visit the show in the .vening. i éURQBé‘: ,'l"‘ nnxvx 0:0] i=0: flSummer Suits 5=o=o=m STREET DANCE! â€"â€"ANDâ€" “BAND CARNIVAL SHOWS START AT 8 p.m. & 10 p.m. SATURDAYS & HOLIDAYS 7‘30 & 9.30 DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ‘A pleasing combinationâ€"ofâ€"tligaxrniyalianti love story. The skating sequences are 'both entertaining and) attractive, particularly an ice ballet in color that is exceptionally lovely. Western melodrama based on the novel by Zane Grey. An oqtstand. img drama of top rank. In addition to the needs of vitallty and vigorous action, it has a charm and beauty, which makes it top- nobch fare. FRIDAY & SATURDAY. AUGUST 18-19 TWO SIDNEY TOLER - DONALD WOODS in “ HERITAGE OF THE DESERT ” Appealingly lovely is this Wexcéllent screen presentation. A picture to delight all. Another great ind thrilling air drama. It is a two hour film that grips you and keeps you trembling on the edgepf vour chair. For the air-minded the picture packs a thrill a minute. You shOuldn’t Cleaning and Pressing THURSDAY, AUG. 24th miss seeing it. GOOD TIME FOR ALL Admission 25 Cents In case of rain, Dance will be held in Mechanic’s Hall =o=o=o=o==o=o=o=o AvuA- ---‘.- JOAN CRAWFORD"- JAME'S'SH‘EWXIiI‘ L LEW AYRES in “ ICE FOLLIES OF 1939 ” Phone 49J Tailored to your measure from choicest new fabrics Dressy Flannels for Sports Wear We offer to the district an unexcelled cleaning and pressing service. Phone and our driver will call, or take advantage of our attractive Cash and Carry Prices- Call in and see us and be convinced of the moderate cost of made-to-measure clothing MONDAY & TUESDAY, AUGUST 21 . 22 v- FIELDS - LIONEL BARRYMORE - FRED BARTH‘OLOMEW “ DAVID COPPERFIELD ” RICHMOND TAILORS Highest Quality Tailoring For Men and Ladfes FOUR BANDS WITH RUSS CREIGHTON and His Canadian Mountaineers WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, AUGUST 23 - 24 (‘ARY GRANT - JEAN ARTHUR in “ ONLY ANGELS HAVE WINGS ” With Presentation of Medals Also WARREN HULL - MARSHA HUNT in “ STAR REPORTER ” AURORA BOYS’ BAND 10:0 0:0] $75.00 CASH PRIZES TODAY, THURSDAY, AUglJST 17 An interesting newspaper story under the auspices of the J. A. GREENE MONSTER Guam.‘ ;.‘Jnâ€". 0:0] 0:0 A golf enthusiast was describing to his friend the varied joys the game afforded him, and wound up by saying: “Do you know, I’d rather play golf than eat!” “But whatever does your wife say to that?" inquired his friend. “Oh, well; you knew,” was the answer, “she’s rather relieved, be- cause she’d‘ much rather play bridge than cook!” BOTH SATISFIED Richmond Hill PAGE FIVE 0:0] TWO FEATURES An outstand. 0:30