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(Continued From Page 1) “In the end, thanks to the help of France. the British Am- ericans won; they convinced themselves they had won be-‘ cause their civilization was1 superior to that of their enem- ies. In fact, they were victori- ous because they were more numerous." Mr. Brunet com- mented wryly. He said that with the Canad- ten defeat their leaders were forced to collaborate with the British but at the same time legitimize their conduct and1 policy with their own country- men by condemning the French zings and colonial administra~ on. “The French Canadien lead- ers were merely repeating the propaganda of their masters: in the beginning. one can believe that some did not completely mean what they said but two generations after the conquest this propaganda had become the official truth." he said. British Symposium In what he called “the wln-j ning team attitude” Mr. Brunet said that from 1760 until the Second World War. most French Canada spokesmen accepted without discrimination the pol- itical. economic and even intell- ectual leadership of English Canada. NEW INTERPRETATION “But there is now a new int terpretatlon of French Canada’s history (“as well as mine") bro- ught forward by Professor Maur- PINDER BROS. LTD. STEEL LINTELS I BEAMS lealed tenders, plainly marked Q: to contents, will be accepted by H. C. T. Crisp. Clerk, Town- lhlp of Markham, RR No. 2 Gormley. Ontario, up to 12 o'clock noon on Mend-y, February lor the supply of two 8 cylin- der, lutomatlc transmission, 2 door sedan police cruisers, oqulpped with heavy duty lront Ieats, heavy duty shock absorb-‘ 21's. alternators and electric windshield washers and 4 ply tires. WIRE?" 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IF YOU PREFER QUALITY 24th, 1964 ice Sequin of the University of Montreal and others who no longer accept the winning team attitude." rfiewlrirsted a series of compro- mises upon which Canada’s hist- ory can be summedyup in terms of the co-existence between the Canadian and the Canadlen 1n- cludlng the more recent Royal Commission on Bilingualism“ agreement between Quebec and‘ Ottawa on municipal loans, granting of CJBC as a radio station for the French-speaking in Toronto and the last federal- plrovincial conference of taxa- t on. “This co-exlstence has to be and will be a pacific one. “It requires straight thinking} tolerance in n d forbearance, a clear perception of the fundam- ental issues. intellectual cour- age, polltlcial imagination and I sincere and enlightened devo- tion to the common good of the country.” Mr. Brunet concluded by cal-i ling on both Canadian and Can- adlen historians. politicial scien- tists, university, college and school teachers, journalists and leaders in all fields of collective action to realize their great responsibility and approach it with “more realism and less emotion." ' LOW WAGES. MORE FUN “Our wages are lower than in Ontario but we have more fun." in a popular Quebec saying Rev. Louis O'Neill. professor of social ethics at Laval University ‘0ch symposium-goers. Father O'Neill, second speak- er Wednesday night was dis- cussing the French Canadian and what he stands for. “Even today. it is easy to de? tect the difference between a French community . . . lively, undisciplined, sometimes much indulgent in matters of social responsibility while the English community is well organized, stiff and rigid." he said. He skid a strong instinct for‘ survival by the French where the rural village became a stronghold, the cultural tradi- tions (some of them unwritten). the genuine philosophy of life, moral habits, close family re- lationships, the predominant role of religion were all parts of the French Canadian nature. "Is there a French Canadian culture?" "That question is often de- bated in Quebec society and the intense discussions are a proof such a culture exists and is very much alive. French Cana-‘ dian intellectual life keeps close contact with France, re- ceiving from the mother count- ry an indispensable stimulant but at the same time is differ- ent and genuine," Father O'- Neill commented. Father O'Neill called on Eng- llsh Canadians to go further than asking what Quebec wants. “They should also define what they want themselves and are willlng to do to insure unity and harmony in this country." He siid a better English preu In Quebec, perhaps some day a French net- work from Halifax to Van- couver and more student exchanges were a few of the ways of improving com- ‘ munlcations. NEWMARKET: An inquest on nine-year-old Michael Brady‘ who was killed by a car while leaving school. has spotlighted the school crossing-guard pro- blem here. There is a shortage of guards. This week the police commission blamed the low pay. The F. W. Woolworth Co. Limited. of Canada, announces the following executive appointment: Mr. Alan B. Munro has been elected Vice-President and Managing Director of the Company and Director of the parent Company. a of January I. {964. In his new post. Mr. Munro will havgejlurisdiction over-Woolworth’e operation throughout the Doxmmon. makionf kl! hugging“! In Toronto.‘ fie snowed: Russell R. comp. _ L'Vloe-Prealclent ant! Menorgin'grgirector who {etiredtDeeembell' 31. 19 I . . ,,,,nA_ LL A..- _.__ _ .......-._. nOADA. III nwuqucu “fl- Iu nvuuuw- In. aumwa A\umll .4. wu- . w . .wwu-u- â€".~ nunâ€".- p. . ‘ .--..__. 7 . my"... .. .. .- .., ....- V v . I Mr. Mum. a native of Toronto, his?“ with Woolworth's forty years ago. an a jnep. fidlawing his training. he managed store: In Onhdo. Quebec and British Columbia. e was later made District Manage: in'the Inmpegram. _ Moving 13) in the Com ny. Mr. Munro was transferred :9 the Execumge Office in ogonto and appointed Superman! of Stan Ouunludon an Personnel. e later became Merchandise Supemsor. before being named Assistant Regional Manager. .- n! n,,,,,n, “.mâ€"r-n «â€" -â€"----â€"-wn -â€"- mm “m..- ramsâ€""w- "rm “w. n.” . 7.... V a .. _ _Mr. H. I. McPhall has _been appointed Assistant General Manager. Prior to his present appointment, Mr. McP'hail served as Superwsor of Buyin and was directly responsible for all the Com ny merchandise rehasin . Since joimng the Company m 1924, he.has grand atom in alkeryille, Toronto Regine, and Vancouver. her was mo to Die ct Mme o! {Ialgary and Ottawa Dlstncts. 9n assuming the position of Supervieor o! Buying, he was Director of noel and in thin I: ty he Introduced the first Employee flaming Programme for the Company. D Mr. F. L Gooderham has been appointed Supervisor of Bu n . Prior to his a 'nunent. Mr. Gooderharn served as irector of Merchandise and Sales._ .He has managed stores in Montreal and angouver and was mated to District Manager in 1950. In X953.he took (Wet the responsibility of openinganew and enlarged stores. In 1955 moving up in the Company, he was transferred to the ExecutIVe Oflioe in Toronto where he served as Ice Manager up to his present appointment. Mr. R. c. Bridle has been appointed check: a; Mathindiae anti 'suea.' Mr. Bridle 'oined the compangn 1929._ He was promoted todStgre Mainager gt lfifégirtlfit Ragga: in 1951 anal1 Egg-e Opener in 1956. 1&1958 e was appailntcfegu erchaqgfiietfuyelsiggnd); an omcutuge. rom evas assodgtedwi SalesDepm-txnenta nownkesover e responsxx as 0T0 Merchandising sud Sales Promotion. A. B. MUNRO \lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll1lllllllll\\lllllllllllllllll\lllllllllllllll“llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll\llllllllllllllllllllllllllllll‘ Last Wednesday and Thursday at Thorn- hill Secondary School, 1,500 English speaking teachers, students and the general public heard the viewpoints of four French Canadians on the nation’s present disunity, its history, its causes, its effects and who knows, perhaps its solution. Without exception, the speakers called for more understanding and communication between both factions. It was an experiment by York Central District High School Board which judging from the attendance and the enthusiasm may be a step towards that aim. Richmond Hill “Liberal” stafi members Margaret 1. McLean and Anne Smellie attended the meetings and bring readers those view- points. lll\llll“llill“lllill\llllllllllllllllillll\lllill“\lllllilillllllllllilllllll1lllllllllllllllllllllilllllllillllliilllillIll“\ill\lllllilllllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllml “Since we cannot do a goodthey would job with our head. let's give stand what our heart a constitutional li- what spirit berty to express itself." said She advi: Madame Solange Chaput-Rol- who desire land, well-known Quebec jour- English spe nalist and radio and TV broad- in Canada. caster’, speaking at Thornhill France, B¢ Secondary School during the even RuSSi second evening of the sympo- themselves sium on the viewpoint of French cate with ti Canadians on the question of rte-building the Canadian union. "We must remember.” she said. “that before we are French and English Canadians, before we are Catholics, Protestants, Me- thodists, Presbyterians, An- glicans, Evangelismt before we are Conservatives or Liberals, separatists or le- deralists, we are human beings and for this reason, primarily, we should res- pect the other’s right to live, to talk, work and pray in our own language." Madame Chaput-Rolland ad- mitted bilingualism would be difficult for many Canadians, that many were afraid to learn a second language and felt that‘ they did not need it. “Fine,; but let’s be bilingual where it counts," she added. It was be- cause of lack of communica- tion, she suggested. that Canada i\1\\\\ii\i\iil\lli\ii\\ll““ll\ll“l\lilliillilii“Williili\\l\\\li\l\lll\ii\l\\iil Ontario's former Minister of Education was slightly but amusingiy embarrassed last Wednesday night when he couldn't find Thornhill Secondary School Speakers Call For More Commumcatuon Imaximtive students had fashioned two large paste- board i'leur de iis and tril- ium as state decoration. liiiiiiiliiiiliiiiii\ll“\iiNi“i\Iili“iii1iiiiiiiiiiliiiilililiiiiiiiiiiilllii\1\\11 was on the verge of civil war. Better communication would result if. for instance. all lead- in newspaper editors were bi ingual so that when they quoted an article from either a French or English newspaper Arriving half an hour late to open the symposium on "Rebuilding the Canadian Nation", Premier John Ro- barts confessed he had got to Dudley Avenue all right but it was the wrong Dud- ley Avenue, (in Willowdale). Although the premier": address was to have begun at 8 p.m.. the audience WIS still finding seats in the huge auditorium just before he arrived. Seated with the premier were York Central District High School Board Chair- man Ernest Redelmeler. Vice-Chairman John Hons- berger and the guest speak- ers. H. J. McPHAIL :hey would be able to under- stand what they quoted and in what spirit it was said. She advised those Canadians who desired to remain only English speaking to also remain in Canada. for if they visited France, Belgium. Switzerland, even Russia, they would find themselves unable to communi- cate with the rest of the world. In suggesting Ontario child- ren be taught to speak French by French Canadian teachers, Madame Chaput-Rolland assur- End her audié-nce such children would be understood in France as Well as in Quebec.“ She noted, however. that with the broad strides Quebec is taking in education they would have few teachers to export and that the rest of Canada would have to depend on teach- ers from France. Switzerland, Belgium, etc. She suggested, however, that such teachers be ‘sent to summer school at the Universities of Laval, McGlll or Montreal to familiarize themselves with French Cana- dian books, problems. theatres, folk songs and general way of life. “Thus the French your children learn from these fo- reign teachers will be related to the French pupils living across the street. We surely must be the only country in the world which tries to learn‘ the language of our brother, ‘while closing our eyes on the spiritual and intellectual reall- ty of this brother,” she added. FED UP WITH BILINGUALIEM More and more French Ca- nadians are becoming “very tired, and yes, (ed up, with thls question of bilingualism" stlted Madame Chaput-Rolland. A French Canadian worker,‘ she noted, must speak English most of his life in order to‘ earn his daily bread. “When he hangs up his coat. he hangs up his language"; in Montreal one is obliged to speak English to ask for directions. and to shop in most general stores. “Whereas years ago, I spoke French in Montreal without hesitation, now when I am obliged to resort to English in order to be served, I feel angry, humiliated and sometimes vio- lent in my protests," she con- tinued. “You would too, if in your very English Toronto, you‘ had to speak French ten hours a day to work. to laugh, to eat and maybe to love, or to hate." Madame Chaput-Rolland born} in Montreal is the mother of two children, a boy and a girl. In a statement to the press, she urged that Ontarians of good will should try to under- stand the French Canadians. W‘boVas we do.” she said, “Come and see us, on your own, not officially. Try to read F. L. GOODERHAM DR Y CLEANING CALL our newspapers and try to find French Canadian books which have been translated}:- She was most enthusiastic about the educational changes taking place in Quebec and felt that the Lesage government was doing a most important job. “When you raise your standard of education,” she stated, “You raise your standard of humanity.“ CANADIAN PROBLEM Second speaker of the even- ing was Jean-Luc Pepin, Fede- ral member of parliament for Drummond. Arthabaska. A man of force and vigour, Mr. Pepin brought to his audience a warmâ€" hearted and enthusiastic friend- liness which was very shortly reciprocated by the audience in bursts of laughter at his lively wit, and spontaneous applause for his pithy remarks. “You think we have a French Canadian problem. We think you have an English Canadian problem. We have a Canadian problem,” he began. He noted that the relation- ship between the two languages ‘ of Canada was very long and: very intimate, and that they~ are the two dominant langua- ‘ ges of the world. “We want to I pay back some of the advant-. ages and privileges you have given us in the past. We want to teach you French the way you taught us English. We want you to travel and enjoy your- selves in Paris." Mr. Pepin emphasized however, that there was no intention of “forcing any- thing down anyone's throat” and that at the most, perhaps eventually only some 20% of Canada’s population would need to become bilingual. ‘ As to why the problem of fFrench Canada has suddenly ’become so acute. Mr. Pepin gave two reasons, the main .one being the awakening of 'Quebee which was having, he lsaid. two revolutions at the Speaker Madame Chaput-Rolland, R. G. BRIDLE mat-Rolland, with (from left) Jean Pepin, Ernest Redelmeier, John Honsberger same time. ‘ “They are having a revolt against themselves." "When are you going to re- volt against yourselves?”, he enquired brightly. "This country will be really‘ interesting when four revolu- tions are going on at the same time. It will be a wonderful place to live." In their revolt, he continued, the French Canadians have de- cided to do away with the things in their present about which they are ashamed. “This is only; the beginning, the driving for-: ce. Because of this French Ca- nada is asking for a better deal Socially. Canada is multi- cultural, Mr. Pepin noted. and added “Praise the good Lord for it. Let us have variety in Canada. It would be dreadful if everyone thought the way I do. Canada was built on va- riety.” Mr. Pepin recalled hearing an Italian Canadian protesting about being forced to remain a “hyphenated Ca. nadian” and his advice to the man that “You may believe in‘ un-hyphenated Canadians but you will never make it." “But.” he continued, “we are proud of being French Cana- dians and you are expected to be proud of what you are. But let us learn to respect each other," and he reminded his audience that it was possible to be an Italian, German, Polish or Ukrainian Canadian, and still be a good Canadian. Other points Mr. Pepin brought out were that econo- mically. Canada would have to have more Canadian ownership and Quebec would have to have m o r e “biâ€"ownership", w i t h French Canadians having more access to their own economy: constitutionally, Canada should‘ be neither centralist nor pro- vincialist but should move to a “co-operative federalism," March 01‘ Dimes Chairman Thanks Workers, Donors Mrs. Todd has asked “The Liberal” to thank the captains for their organizational work and especially the mothers who so willingly canvassed for this worthy cause. Final returns for the March of Dimes blitz canvass will be near the $3,100 mark, Mrs. Nor- man Todd, general chairman, told "The Liberal" this week. She also thanks the people of Richmond Hill who so gener~ ously donated when they have so many demands on their pocketbooks these days. “Your contribution will be put to work in 1964 for the benefit of men and women seriously dls- abled by accident, disease or Inherited causes.” the chair- man pointed out. “Our work expands each year and we now serve patients in every corner of Ontario. Many new patients were referred to the Rehabilitation Foundation last year, all of whom have re- ceived, or are now receiving treatment made possible by such thoughtfulness as yours. This means that many people who were a drain on the tax- payer are now self-supporting and paying taxes of their own." Mrs. Todd noted. Concluding. Mn. Todd nld, “In my capacity as general olnlrmln of the ‘March of Dimes' in Rich- mond Hill I thank you on behalf of the foundation for your kindness." and religiously, Canada should become more ecumenical with! more respect for differenii faiths. In short, Mr. Pepin stat- ed, “This is a wonderful period of Canadian history for pro- gressive minds â€"- no wonder the ‘reactionaries‘ are worried." Mr. Pepin envisaged three changes in the Canadian fede- ration as part of the re-build~ ing of Canadian unity. THREE CHANGES The first of these is that there must be a general agreement that Confederation was a mo- illl\\iiiIll“\liiiliiiliiillllillili“\“lmiliiill“ill\\\\1\\\\\i\\l\\\\1i\llllllill In a telegram, Rt. Hon. Vincent Massey, former Governor General of Can- ada expressed his regret at not being able to attend the symposium. nmuuunuumn\mlmummlmmmmummmmmmm ral agreement between the two founding nations, made on the basis of acceptable and equal partnership. “Quebec is not the same as the other provinces and the French Canadians are not the same as any other mi- nority," Mr. Pepin stated. “I! Mr. Massey said he was sorry he couldn’t be at Thank!“ for this import- snt occasion. “Congratulations on this imaginetlve symposlum. I am sure there will contin- ue to be greater under- standing between the French and the English Canadians”, the telegrnm said. THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday. Feb. 20th, 1964 I! CAN YOU GET A LOAN BEFORE YOU BUVA CAR? YOU EH SBDTIH PlflN A FEW TYPICAL EXAMPLES . low rates 0 rates the same for all models, all makes of cars - loans are life insured at no extra cost YOU BORROW: you can accept this, the tea building will take place.” The second change is in thei theory of the distribution of revenues between federal and provincial governments. This distribution must be bas- ed on a priority of needs. Up to now. he stated, the basis of distribution has been on the basis of the priority of power to tax. Needs of the provinces require a re-balancing of reve- nues and the provincial govern- ments must have the means to discharge their responsibilities, Mr. Pepin emphasized. Third change is the recog- nition of the need for consul- tation on most questions, not withstanding the original divi- sion of power. Recentw. he pointed out, there had been a federal-provincial conference on commerce although the B.N.A. Act designates this as a fede- ral matter. From the French-Canadian point of view and from the Canadian point of view, for economical, political and social reasons. Canada must have some form of federation. Mr. Pepin felt that the only type of acceptable federation was what he called “co-operative federatlon". In conclusion, Mr. Pepin ex- pressed the opinion the basis of biculturalism and bilingua- lism was self interest. "It is to your interest and to our interest," he stated. "We feel that you stand to gain from knowing us better. Our job is to make Canada.” He also made a plea that the mo- derates be allowed to be heard.‘ The re-buliding of the Can:- dian union would require ge- nerosity. charity, forgiveness and intelligence. “Those of us who quality. will have to work late, beyond the call of duty" he concluded. Mr. Pepin‘s address was re- ceived with prolonged and en- thusiastic applause, and he‘ then quite cheerfully embarked on a further half hour of answering questions from the floor. When one speaker asked for “your own opinion and not your political views." Mr. Pe- pin advised, “There is no diffe- rence between my opinions and my political view. That is why ‘I am not in the Cabinet." Ernest Redelmeier, chairman‘ of the York Central District High School Board, which has sponsored the symposium, thanked both the speakers. “You have charmed this au- dience." he stated, “And hnve l2 MONTHS IB MONTHS 24 MONTHS SO MONTHS 36 MONTHS YOU REPAY PER MONTH OVER! YOU REPAYI THE BHNK OF NOVH SCOTIH made it easier for us to under stand not only the French Ca- nadian, but our own position." COFFEE CLUB SESSION: Trustee John Honsberger, who had chaired both session! of the symposium. invited the audience to stay for coffee in the school cafeteria. Mr. Pepin. however, was allowed to barely enter the room. before he was the centre of a crowd of stu- dents and teachers who enga~ ged him in a further animated discussion until he was finally rescued by Principal S. Elson at close to 11:30 p.m. Such was the interest and enthusiasm of the other speak~ ers at the symposium that Pro- fessor Brunet and Father O‘Neill who had spoken on Wednesday night also attended Thursday night's session and were also the centre of lively -discussion groups in the cafe- teria. While the symposium was largely directed to the adults in the community. the students were not neglected. On Wed- nesday afternoon Madame Chao put-Rolland addressed a group of students at Richmond Hill High School who, in spite of being soundly scored off on several points, accorded her a standing ovation. On Thursday afternoon Father O'Neil spoke to a group of senior students at Thornhill Secondary School and was also very Well received. Fairs Associations Will Get Grants Grants will be requested for Richmond Hill, Markham and Woodbridge agricultural socletn ies and for King and Vaughan Plowmen’s Association as well as $1,000 for the 1965 Interna- tional Plowing Match in Mark- ham. In its 1964 budget estimatel. York County Agriculture Com- mittee has asked for $1,450 in grants to plowmens' associati- ons, $2,400 to fairs, and $2.900 to various agricultural departs ments including $1,000 to the York County Federation of Ag- riculture and $50 each to tho four districts of the women'l institute. Total budget, which pay: (or weed control of barberry and buckthom. a fox and wolt bovin- ty as well u the grants and 3 per diem rate to County Weeil Inspector Frank Marritt at $2.400 including mileage will be $11,050. $25.50 560.39 569.75 '76.00