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Weekly
Whirligig
By K. W.
VANCOUVER, B. C.
FEBRUARY 2, 1940
Hundreds Unable
Io Gain Entry To
Red Cross Show
|!Fishing Licence
Quota Unchanged
Es¥
NEW
These War Donations
i that a further reduction in H"That it be used in some way in
cences for Japanese Canadian
helping Canada wage the war."
fishermen
might be forthcoming
Finest Program Ever
were dispelled here this week
Each week brings us news that
with the announcement from the
several more Japanese organizations Staged: Japanese
Department
of Fisheries that the
er communities have made donations
status of Japanese fishing licenses
of money to the Federal Govern Unit May Be Formed
would remain unchanged from
ment for use in connection with the
1939.
war effort. And each week, these
1:30 and two young girls had
Applications for licences for
irganizations are able to point with arrived. 2:00 p.m., and some fiftv
black cod, halibut and salmon
pride to a practical demonstration people waited. At 3:00 there was
rejected by the local Fisha crowd of 200. By 4:30. the time
of their patriotism.
eries
Office earlier on instructhe
door
was
opened,
the
line-up
I have no doubt as to the
tions from the Federal Governsincerity of the motives which stretched half a block long. By
ment.
This had given rise to a
5:30 every available seat, even
have prompted these donations.
fear
that
the policy of driving
the
topmost
row
in
the
gallery
Without exception the groups re
Japanese out of the industry was
was filled. When the curtain rose
sponsible for them are making a
ing
room,
and
two
hundred
peo
to be continued.
conscious attempt to fulfill obliAlthough a feeling of relief was
gations
of
citizenship,
even at 6:00, there wasn’t even standpie had been turned away.
apparent, it was observed that
though they may be denied their
Such was Vancouver’s sup-.,
Photo
by
Jo
Seko
no permanent solution of the
privileges.
. . The New Canadian staff Photographer snapped this candid
port of the first Red Cross Ben
problem had been found. As long
shot of Mayor Lyle E. Telford as he shook hands with Dr
As far as can be gleaned from efit Concert, as some 1700 jam
as the constant, threat of losing
George A, Ishiwara, chairman of the committee in charge of
the daily press, Japanese Canadians, med every inch of the Empress
their means of livelihood hangs
the Red Cross Benefit concert, congratulating the community
alone of racial groups, are making theatre, last Sunday, to enjoy
over Japanese fishermen, the
upon the huge success of the venture. Said His Worship the
these donations. I suppose it is the finest program ever staged
feeling of unrest and .insecurity
Mayor, "I enjoyed the pro gramme immensely.”
indicative of a strong racial charac in local History. Well-paced,
will prevent a feasible solution.
teristic of almost fanatical devotion well-arranged, and well-directed, ted that the sum of roughly $500
to one's king and country, even the four-hour program received would be cleared for the Society.
though they may be adopted king the most enthusiastic response.
Among the many distinguish
and country.
Speaking for the Canadian Red ed guests were His Worship,
But are economically insecure Cross Society, Carleton Clay con Mayor Telford, and Japanese
GOVERNMENT ACKNOWLEDGES FARMERS' CONTRIBUTIONS
Japanese groups actually making the gratulated the community as be Consul Kenjii Nakauchi, both
Recognition of the action of the Consolidated Japanese Farmers'
most effective use of their resources ing the first in the city to stage of whom were warmly applaud
with their donations? The sums, on a concert entirely for the Red ed when introduced to the audi Association in donating the sum of $362.35 to Canada's war fund is
contained in a letter received by the organization's secretary, Mr. S.
the average, are small, and receive Cross, fie told of the international ence.
very little publicity in the daily humanitarian work of the ’Society, It was indicated that the Van Shin, from the Hon. J. L. Ralston, minister of finance. Mr. Ralston
press. Hence they are not very and invited the audience to join couver JCCL, sponsors of the con wrote:
May I express to you, on behalf of the Government, our
effective in convincing the public of existing units or to form a separ cert, would investigate the posvery sincere appreciation of this gift. Evidences such as this of
ate Japanese Canadian unit.
Japanese Canadian loyalty.
sibility of organizing a Japanese
practical
patriotic interest are a stimulating example to others,
Preliminary estimates indica-| Canadian Red,Cross unit.
Would it not be wiser and
On
more far-sighted policy to conserve these resources at this time
for future and more effective
use?
The
a
3
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s
Newsfront
while at the same time assisting
lies before us all.
Arita Defines Foreign Policy of
Non-lnvolvement in First Address
s®
materially in the task which
I
if
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s
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"Will you please convey to the members of your organization the
most .sincere thanks of the Government."
STUDENT ADVANCE TOPICS ANNOUNCED
The war will last—at least two
Seattle.—Plans for the second annual intercollegiate advance
years, possibly three. What these
to be held February 24 on the University of Washington campus are
years are to bring, no man can fortaking shape under the co-chairmanship of Miyo Kamihira and Fred
/ see. But this much is certain. The
Japan
Seeks
Adjustment
with
U.S.,
Britain
Kosaka.
demands for sacrifices by all of us
Topics for group discussions announced this week include:
will be much heavier than they are
TOKYO, Feb. 1.—Addressing the Japanese Diet for
1. Undergraduate problems, extra-curricular activities and the
today.
the first time since assuming the post of Foreign Affairs in psychology
of study.
Possibly the time may come when the new Yonai cabinet, Hachiro Arita today drew an outline
2. Adjustment to social environment and second generation perthe Japanese community will be of projected Japanese foreign policy under the new govern sonality.
called upon to raise, train and equip ment.
3. Vocational opportunities.
their own units. I think we ought
4. Appreciation of Japanese art.
‘Tt aims first at stabilizing East ences; to unite with her in tlie
to consider this angle and prepare
NISEIS MAKE SUPERIOR SECRETARIES
for that eventuality, rather than Asia," lie declared, “after which common purpose of establishing
LOS ANGELES.—The Los Angeles Nisei Business Bureau has andrain ourselves now with separate every effort will be made to bring a new order in East Asia.and to
about
ipeace
based
upon
interna
realize
.neighbourly
amity
com
nounced an open letter contest on the topic of "Why does a Nisei make
donations, which if pooled together
tional justice. In pursuance of this mon defence against the Comin a Superior secretary." The letter should be not less than 200 words
could be made to represent a very
effective contribution in the future. fundamental policy, the Japanese tern and full economic co-opera or more than 1000, and must be mailed not later than Feb. 29.
government’ is doing everything tion.
,
The Bureau is sponsoring the contest to encourage more Nisei to
within their power to settle the
Anglo-JapaneSe Relations
seek positions in American business firms and with employers outside
China affair, and to adjust inter Touching upon relations with the Iimited Japanese community.
Congress Circulates national relations from an inde Great
Britain, the minister stated
ROYSTON AIYUKAI DONATES TO NATIONAL DEFENCE
pendent standpoint of their own. that since the beginning of the
CUMBERLAND.—Japanese Canadian societies all over the prov
War Questionnaire “As is well known,” he contin China Affair the Japanese Gov
ued, “our basic policy for the set ernment had attempted to effect ince are joining in one after another in donating sums of money to the
With a view to determine the
tlement of the China Affair is to a general adjustment of British- National Defence of Canada. One of the latest organizations to swell
attitude of Canadian youth to
the number was the Royston Aiyukai which unanimously passed a reso
join forces with a New China., Japanese relations.
wards some of the problems that
lution
at its 17th annual meeting last Sunday contributing one hundred
‘
Negotiations
are
now
in
pro
which shall be purged of all antihave arisen since the war, the
Japanese and pro-cumin tern influ- gress concerning the seizure of dollars to the country's defence.
Canadian Youth Congress is
German passengers aboard the
FORMER CANADIAN MINISTER TO JAPAN DIES
^ist ri bu ting questionnaires
Asama Maru while in Japanese
MONTREAL.—Sir Herbert Marler, 63, well-known as Canada's
SYMPHONY AUDITION
among the youth of the country.
waters, and the government is first minister to Japan, died last Wednesday.
It covers questions relating to
Sir Arthur Benjamin, eminent doing its best to arrive at a satis
Sir Herbert who served in that post from 1929 to 1936 was deeply
conscription and its effect musician and composer, will be factory settlement.
interested in the development of British Columbia's trade with Japan
°n civil liberties of the Defence speaker at the Vancouver Sym
U.S. Trade Pact
and
the Far East and was instrumental in promoting the best of rela
of Canada regulations, profiteer phony Society pre-audition at the
Referring to the abrogation of tions, commercial and political, between Canada and Japan.
's and the conditions of youth. Hotel Georgia Friday. February the trade treaty with the U. <S.,
In 1936 he was appointed envoy extraordinary and minister pleni
The questionnaire is aimed at 2, at 8:30 p.m.
Arita declared that the American potentiary to the United States but had to resign on account of illstimulating discussion on these
Mr. Benjamin who will be guest government had taken this step health.
Problems, with a view to deter- conductor at the symphony con believing that it "would serve in
At present Canada has no minister in Tokyo, but it is rumoured
mining proper measures for cert February 11, will discuss his the solution of various questions
that E. J. Tarr, prominent Winnipeg K.C., may be appointed to fill
their solution.
own programme in his talk.
See "FOREIGN POLICY" Page 4
the vacancy in the near future.
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^^S^^^SSSJCS^W^JWJ^Z’Jw^^^
VOL. HI
Weekly
Whirligig
By K. W.
VANCOUVER, B. C.
FEBRUARY 2, 1940
Hundreds Unable
Io Gain Entry To
Red Cross Show
|!Fishing Licence
Quota Unchanged
Es¥
NEW
These War Donations
i that a further reduction in H"That it be used in some way in
cences for Japanese Canadian
helping Canada wage the war."
fishermen
might be forthcoming
Finest Program Ever
were dispelled here this week
Each week brings us news that
with the announcement from the
several more Japanese organizations Staged: Japanese
Department
of Fisheries that the
er communities have made donations
status of Japanese fishing licenses
of money to the Federal Govern Unit May Be Formed
would remain unchanged from
ment for use in connection with the
1939.
war effort. And each week, these
1:30 and two young girls had
Applications for licences for
irganizations are able to point with arrived. 2:00 p.m., and some fiftv
black cod, halibut and salmon
pride to a practical demonstration people waited. At 3:00 there was
rejected by the local Fisha crowd of 200. By 4:30. the time
of their patriotism.
eries
Office earlier on instructhe
door
was
opened,
the
line-up
I have no doubt as to the
tions from the Federal Governsincerity of the motives which stretched half a block long. By
ment.
This had given rise to a
5:30 every available seat, even
have prompted these donations.
fear
that
the policy of driving
the
topmost
row
in
the
gallery
Without exception the groups re
Japanese out of the industry was
was filled. When the curtain rose
sponsible for them are making a
ing
room,
and
two
hundred
peo
to be continued.
conscious attempt to fulfill obliAlthough a feeling of relief was
gations
of
citizenship,
even at 6:00, there wasn’t even standpie had been turned away.
apparent, it was observed that
though they may be denied their
Such was Vancouver’s sup-.,
Photo
by
Jo
Seko
no permanent solution of the
privileges.
. . The New Canadian staff Photographer snapped this candid
port of the first Red Cross Ben
problem had been found. As long
shot of Mayor Lyle E. Telford as he shook hands with Dr
As far as can be gleaned from efit Concert, as some 1700 jam
as the constant, threat of losing
George A, Ishiwara, chairman of the committee in charge of
the daily press, Japanese Canadians, med every inch of the Empress
their means of livelihood hangs
the Red Cross Benefit concert, congratulating the community
alone of racial groups, are making theatre, last Sunday, to enjoy
over Japanese fishermen, the
upon the huge success of the venture. Said His Worship the
these donations. I suppose it is the finest program ever staged
feeling of unrest and .insecurity
Mayor, "I enjoyed the pro gramme immensely.”
indicative of a strong racial charac in local History. Well-paced,
will prevent a feasible solution.
teristic of almost fanatical devotion well-arranged, and well-directed, ted that the sum of roughly $500
to one's king and country, even the four-hour program received would be cleared for the Society.
though they may be adopted king the most enthusiastic response.
Among the many distinguish
and country.
Speaking for the Canadian Red ed guests were His Worship,
But are economically insecure Cross Society, Carleton Clay con Mayor Telford, and Japanese
GOVERNMENT ACKNOWLEDGES FARMERS' CONTRIBUTIONS
Japanese groups actually making the gratulated the community as be Consul Kenjii Nakauchi, both
Recognition of the action of the Consolidated Japanese Farmers'
most effective use of their resources ing the first in the city to stage of whom were warmly applaud
with their donations? The sums, on a concert entirely for the Red ed when introduced to the audi Association in donating the sum of $362.35 to Canada's war fund is
contained in a letter received by the organization's secretary, Mr. S.
the average, are small, and receive Cross, fie told of the international ence.
very little publicity in the daily humanitarian work of the ’Society, It was indicated that the Van Shin, from the Hon. J. L. Ralston, minister of finance. Mr. Ralston
press. Hence they are not very and invited the audience to join couver JCCL, sponsors of the con wrote:
May I express to you, on behalf of the Government, our
effective in convincing the public of existing units or to form a separ cert, would investigate the posvery sincere appreciation of this gift. Evidences such as this of
ate Japanese Canadian unit.
Japanese Canadian loyalty.
sibility of organizing a Japanese
practical
patriotic interest are a stimulating example to others,
Preliminary estimates indica-| Canadian Red,Cross unit.
Would it not be wiser and
On
more far-sighted policy to conserve these resources at this time
for future and more effective
use?
The
a
3
1
s
Newsfront
while at the same time assisting
lies before us all.
Arita Defines Foreign Policy of
Non-lnvolvement in First Address
s®
materially in the task which
I
if
I4
s
4
#t
"Will you please convey to the members of your organization the
most .sincere thanks of the Government."
STUDENT ADVANCE TOPICS ANNOUNCED
The war will last—at least two
Seattle.—Plans for the second annual intercollegiate advance
years, possibly three. What these
to be held February 24 on the University of Washington campus are
years are to bring, no man can fortaking shape under the co-chairmanship of Miyo Kamihira and Fred
/ see. But this much is certain. The
Japan
Seeks
Adjustment
with
U.S.,
Britain
Kosaka.
demands for sacrifices by all of us
Topics for group discussions announced this week include:
will be much heavier than they are
TOKYO, Feb. 1.—Addressing the Japanese Diet for
1. Undergraduate problems, extra-curricular activities and the
today.
the first time since assuming the post of Foreign Affairs in psychology
of study.
Possibly the time may come when the new Yonai cabinet, Hachiro Arita today drew an outline
2. Adjustment to social environment and second generation perthe Japanese community will be of projected Japanese foreign policy under the new govern sonality.
called upon to raise, train and equip ment.
3. Vocational opportunities.
their own units. I think we ought
4. Appreciation of Japanese art.
‘Tt aims first at stabilizing East ences; to unite with her in tlie
to consider this angle and prepare
NISEIS MAKE SUPERIOR SECRETARIES
for that eventuality, rather than Asia," lie declared, “after which common purpose of establishing
LOS ANGELES.—The Los Angeles Nisei Business Bureau has andrain ourselves now with separate every effort will be made to bring a new order in East Asia.and to
about
ipeace
based
upon
interna
realize
.neighbourly
amity
com
nounced an open letter contest on the topic of "Why does a Nisei make
donations, which if pooled together
tional justice. In pursuance of this mon defence against the Comin a Superior secretary." The letter should be not less than 200 words
could be made to represent a very
effective contribution in the future. fundamental policy, the Japanese tern and full economic co-opera or more than 1000, and must be mailed not later than Feb. 29.
government’ is doing everything tion.
,
The Bureau is sponsoring the contest to encourage more Nisei to
within their power to settle the
Anglo-JapaneSe Relations
seek positions in American business firms and with employers outside
China affair, and to adjust inter Touching upon relations with the Iimited Japanese community.
Congress Circulates national relations from an inde Great
Britain, the minister stated
ROYSTON AIYUKAI DONATES TO NATIONAL DEFENCE
pendent standpoint of their own. that since the beginning of the
CUMBERLAND.—Japanese Canadian societies all over the prov
War Questionnaire “As is well known,” he contin China Affair the Japanese Gov
ued, “our basic policy for the set ernment had attempted to effect ince are joining in one after another in donating sums of money to the
With a view to determine the
tlement of the China Affair is to a general adjustment of British- National Defence of Canada. One of the latest organizations to swell
attitude of Canadian youth to
the number was the Royston Aiyukai which unanimously passed a reso
join forces with a New China., Japanese relations.
wards some of the problems that
lution
at its 17th annual meeting last Sunday contributing one hundred
‘
Negotiations
are
now
in
pro
which shall be purged of all antihave arisen since the war, the
Japanese and pro-cumin tern influ- gress concerning the seizure of dollars to the country's defence.
Canadian Youth Congress is
German passengers aboard the
FORMER CANADIAN MINISTER TO JAPAN DIES
^ist ri bu ting questionnaires
Asama Maru while in Japanese
MONTREAL.—Sir Herbert Marler, 63, well-known as Canada's
SYMPHONY AUDITION
among the youth of the country.
waters, and the government is first minister to Japan, died last Wednesday.
It covers questions relating to
Sir Arthur Benjamin, eminent doing its best to arrive at a satis
Sir Herbert who served in that post from 1929 to 1936 was deeply
conscription and its effect musician and composer, will be factory settlement.
interested in the development of British Columbia's trade with Japan
°n civil liberties of the Defence speaker at the Vancouver Sym
U.S. Trade Pact
and
the Far East and was instrumental in promoting the best of rela
of Canada regulations, profiteer phony Society pre-audition at the
Referring to the abrogation of tions, commercial and political, between Canada and Japan.
's and the conditions of youth. Hotel Georgia Friday. February the trade treaty with the U. <S.,
In 1936 he was appointed envoy extraordinary and minister pleni
The questionnaire is aimed at 2, at 8:30 p.m.
Arita declared that the American potentiary to the United States but had to resign on account of illstimulating discussion on these
Mr. Benjamin who will be guest government had taken this step health.
Problems, with a view to deter- conductor at the symphony con believing that it "would serve in
At present Canada has no minister in Tokyo, but it is rumoured
mining proper measures for cert February 11, will discuss his the solution of various questions
that E. J. Tarr, prominent Winnipeg K.C., may be appointed to fill
their solution.
own programme in his talk.
See "FOREIGN POLICY" Page 4
the vacancy in the near future.
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THE NEW CANADIAN
Mill Employees Take Patriotic Step
Contribute $300 for Canada’s War Effort
I wenty-five years ago Japanese Canadian citizens
raised and equipped a battalion front their own members
which saw service overseas. One third of the battalion gave
up tseir lives in the service of their country.
In the war today there has been no call for this supreme
sacrifice. But Japanese Canadians, the length and breadth
of the province, are trying to do their bit in the only wav
open to them.
U.S.-Japan Trade
Continues Despite
Lapse of Treaty
This week, added to the ever
growing list of monetary contributions being made by Japanese communities and organ
izations was a donation of S300,
raised by some ninety Japan
ese employees of the Powell
Lumber and Fuel Company.
Port Alice
War Loan [)rive
Goes Over the Top
Wataru Inouye
Endorsing Canada’s war ef
fort in an effective and con
crete form, Japanese Canadian
residents of Port Alice sub
scribed to S10,000 in War Loan
bonds as soon as they were of
fered for sale.
Many residents, including Ni
seis who wished to purchase
bonds, were disappointed owing
to the rush to subscribe. Jap
anese foreman George K. Inouye
acted as agent in the purchase
of the bonds.
FEBRUARY 2
1949
Settlement of Asama Incident Near
Statement of Legal View Clarifies Issue
A satisfactory outcome of the ---------------------—-------—_ ____
dispute over the British Navy’s
action in taking German passen
gers of military age off the Japanese liner, Asamu Maru, is ex
pected as a result of conversa
tions at Tokyo between Sir Rob
ert Craigie, the British Ambas
sador, and Japan’s Foreign Min
ister, Hachiro Arita.
These talks were followed by
a meeting of the Japanese Am
bassador, Mamoru Shigemitsu,
with Foreign Secretary Lord
Halifax in London.
Consul. Io Resume
Official Reception
In Capital City
Endorses Japanese
Patriotic Donations
The British thesis is that it
is an established practice of in
ternational law that citizens of
a belligerent state liable to
military service can be taken
off neutral ships on the high
seas.
((From The Victoria Tinies)
Vigilance Needed
VICTORIA.—Paying a courtesy
It was forwarded today U
to
visit to Victoria, Kenji Nakauchi
Mayor L. E. Telford, .with the
To
Protect
Japanese consul in Vancouver'
request that it be remitted to the
called on local Japanese resident
Minister of National Defence, for
Minority Rights
and made a number of official
use in connection with Canada’s
calls,
including one at. Govern’
war effort.
LOS ANGELES.—The essential It was done as a matter of ment House.
Accompanying the contribution necessity for an organization course in the last war. And dur
Mr. Nakauchi said that his aim
which expressed the gratitude of such as the Japanese American ing the present war the practice
the men for the benefits they en Citizens' League from the stand has been continued by both sides was to “spread a feeling of friend
Trade relations between the joyed in living in Canada/and point of practical politics was not only without either of them ship between Canadians and Jap
United States and Japan are be their desire to assume respon given firm emphasis here last denouncing it but also without anese people in Canada.”
He expressed pleasure that
ing continued upon the same sibilities of citizenship in assist week by the man conceded to be protest from the neutrals conhis countrymen were “taking an
basis as prior to the expiration ing their country through some California’s outstanding political cerned.
of the trade treaty of 1911, and practical channel.
Indeed it is safe to say active part in Canada's war
eader, Senator Robert Kenny.
effort, sending contributions to
probably will continue to do so,
Speaking before the Los An that if it had been realized. various patriotic organizations,’’
according to authoritative an
geles chapter of the JACL, Sen in London that Japan took and stated that he urges the
nouncements made both at Tokyo
a different view on the questions
ator Kenny declared:
Japanese in this country to
and Washington.
“For a racial minority group of international law involved,, the mingle as much as possible in
The fundamental change in
of American citizens such as the British might have explained to the life of their communities.
the situation, however, lies in
Nisei, there is no insurance Japan in advance that in this
the fact that the maintenance
While here the Japanese con- 2
matter they were only doingagainst
adverse
legislative
activ
of these relations rests entirely
ities except vigilance. And herein what the Germans themselves sul made arrangements for a re- J
ception which he and Mrs. Nakau- j
upon the pleasure of either of
Tokyo.—The fishery industry lies the essential need for efficient were doing and what every bel
the two governments.
ligerent claims a right to do in chi will give to leading Victorians I
Japan now ranks first in the organization.
early in February at the Empress j
Neither state has made any entire world, according to statis
“To accomplish aims in the cluding the Japanese themselves,
outward move either to disrupt tics compiled at the close of the
sphere of politics, organization is ly encouraged to support solidly Hotel. This will mark the first |
the huge volume of trade between year.
official Japanese consular recep- I
absolutely necessary. The Nisei their Citizens’ League. It is vital tion
in Victoria for a number of |
the two countries or to negotiate
Being an island country. Japan I citizenry should be wholehearted- to their welfare.”
a new treaty, which would place
I
is surrounded on all sides by T----------------------------- ---------------- - years.
trading relations upon a more waters that teem with fish of
secure basis.
many varieties. One authority
Best Customer
says there are 1,000.000 kinds of
For vears Japan h
been fish, of which 400 are in common
Americas third best customer, use as food.
ranking after Great Britain and
A million and a half fishermen
Canada; while the U.S. is Japan’s are engaged in the industry with
largest, buyer of major exports, 460,000 fishing vessels, and bring
such us raw silk, textiles, cannec in fish to the value of 600 million
goods, tea, chinaware, novelties yen. 40 million yen of this is con
sumed internally, and the balance
In 1938 U.S. exports to Japan exported to Great Britain. the
amounted to $240,000,000 and im U. S., Germany and France, as
ports to $127,000,000.
well as to the Far East.
Regions most vitally affected
Japan s fish i u g population
makes up 50 per cent, her fishing
vessels
per cent, and her
annual catches 48 per cent of
a
world’s totals.
RADIOS
Sr
No Move to Sever
Relations or To
Negotiate New Pact
Japan Fisheries
Lead Whole World
These Are Fighting Finns
Hayami^x^
by the possibility of the disrup
tion of trade relations are the
323 Powell Street
Southern States, which face the
SE ymour 4121 possibility of the loss of an im
portant cotton export market,
eastern areas engaged in the silk
textile industry and the Pacific]
POWELL LUMBER
Coast States.
Business interests in both
& FUEL CO., LTD. countries
are pressing for the
early negotiations of a new treaty,
HIGH. 4567
but opposing this are the Ameri
can interests anxious to protect M'W
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their investments and rights in
China.
REFRIGERATORS
FOR BETTER TRADE RELATIONS
BUY JAPANESE GOODS
JC. J^wm^ *fa. Ltd.
Direct importers of Japanese Provisions and Curios
Seymour 2933
109 Powell Street
Finnish eyes are keen. Man
ning their anti-aircraft batteries
and their defence lines are men
whose peacetime hobbies or occupations demand accurate marks
Agent
manship. These men aboard a
Finnish warship are typical of
the fighting men, who claim Russ
ian planes are falling daily be
fore
their guns.
they have
VANCOUVER, B. C.
New York Life Insurance Co.
The
offered
Roy Yamamura
resistance
to the
west
ward advance of the Russian bear
has amazed the world.
Office
SE ymour 1728
735 Granville St.
Home
Hl ghland 6205-R
776 E. Cordova
THE NEW CANADIAN
Mill Employees Take Patriotic Step
Contribute $300 for Canada’s War Effort
I wenty-five years ago Japanese Canadian citizens
raised and equipped a battalion front their own members
which saw service overseas. One third of the battalion gave
up tseir lives in the service of their country.
In the war today there has been no call for this supreme
sacrifice. But Japanese Canadians, the length and breadth
of the province, are trying to do their bit in the only wav
open to them.
U.S.-Japan Trade
Continues Despite
Lapse of Treaty
This week, added to the ever
growing list of monetary contributions being made by Japanese communities and organ
izations was a donation of S300,
raised by some ninety Japan
ese employees of the Powell
Lumber and Fuel Company.
Port Alice
War Loan [)rive
Goes Over the Top
Wataru Inouye
Endorsing Canada’s war ef
fort in an effective and con
crete form, Japanese Canadian
residents of Port Alice sub
scribed to S10,000 in War Loan
bonds as soon as they were of
fered for sale.
Many residents, including Ni
seis who wished to purchase
bonds, were disappointed owing
to the rush to subscribe. Jap
anese foreman George K. Inouye
acted as agent in the purchase
of the bonds.
FEBRUARY 2
1949
Settlement of Asama Incident Near
Statement of Legal View Clarifies Issue
A satisfactory outcome of the ---------------------—-------—_ ____
dispute over the British Navy’s
action in taking German passen
gers of military age off the Japanese liner, Asamu Maru, is ex
pected as a result of conversa
tions at Tokyo between Sir Rob
ert Craigie, the British Ambas
sador, and Japan’s Foreign Min
ister, Hachiro Arita.
These talks were followed by
a meeting of the Japanese Am
bassador, Mamoru Shigemitsu,
with Foreign Secretary Lord
Halifax in London.
Consul. Io Resume
Official Reception
In Capital City
Endorses Japanese
Patriotic Donations
The British thesis is that it
is an established practice of in
ternational law that citizens of
a belligerent state liable to
military service can be taken
off neutral ships on the high
seas.
((From The Victoria Tinies)
Vigilance Needed
VICTORIA.—Paying a courtesy
It was forwarded today U
to
visit to Victoria, Kenji Nakauchi
Mayor L. E. Telford, .with the
To
Protect
Japanese consul in Vancouver'
request that it be remitted to the
called on local Japanese resident
Minister of National Defence, for
Minority Rights
and made a number of official
use in connection with Canada’s
calls,
including one at. Govern’
war effort.
LOS ANGELES.—The essential It was done as a matter of ment House.
Accompanying the contribution necessity for an organization course in the last war. And dur
Mr. Nakauchi said that his aim
which expressed the gratitude of such as the Japanese American ing the present war the practice
the men for the benefits they en Citizens' League from the stand has been continued by both sides was to “spread a feeling of friend
Trade relations between the joyed in living in Canada/and point of practical politics was not only without either of them ship between Canadians and Jap
United States and Japan are be their desire to assume respon given firm emphasis here last denouncing it but also without anese people in Canada.”
He expressed pleasure that
ing continued upon the same sibilities of citizenship in assist week by the man conceded to be protest from the neutrals conhis countrymen were “taking an
basis as prior to the expiration ing their country through some California’s outstanding political cerned.
of the trade treaty of 1911, and practical channel.
Indeed it is safe to say active part in Canada's war
eader, Senator Robert Kenny.
effort, sending contributions to
probably will continue to do so,
Speaking before the Los An that if it had been realized. various patriotic organizations,’’
according to authoritative an
geles chapter of the JACL, Sen in London that Japan took and stated that he urges the
nouncements made both at Tokyo
a different view on the questions
ator Kenny declared:
Japanese in this country to
and Washington.
“For a racial minority group of international law involved,, the mingle as much as possible in
The fundamental change in
of American citizens such as the British might have explained to the life of their communities.
the situation, however, lies in
Nisei, there is no insurance Japan in advance that in this
the fact that the maintenance
While here the Japanese con- 2
matter they were only doingagainst
adverse
legislative
activ
of these relations rests entirely
ities except vigilance. And herein what the Germans themselves sul made arrangements for a re- J
ception which he and Mrs. Nakau- j
upon the pleasure of either of
Tokyo.—The fishery industry lies the essential need for efficient were doing and what every bel
the two governments.
ligerent claims a right to do in chi will give to leading Victorians I
Japan now ranks first in the organization.
early in February at the Empress j
Neither state has made any entire world, according to statis
“To accomplish aims in the cluding the Japanese themselves,
outward move either to disrupt tics compiled at the close of the
sphere of politics, organization is ly encouraged to support solidly Hotel. This will mark the first |
the huge volume of trade between year.
official Japanese consular recep- I
absolutely necessary. The Nisei their Citizens’ League. It is vital tion
in Victoria for a number of |
the two countries or to negotiate
Being an island country. Japan I citizenry should be wholehearted- to their welfare.”
a new treaty, which would place
I
is surrounded on all sides by T----------------------------- ---------------- - years.
trading relations upon a more waters that teem with fish of
secure basis.
many varieties. One authority
Best Customer
says there are 1,000.000 kinds of
For vears Japan h
been fish, of which 400 are in common
Americas third best customer, use as food.
ranking after Great Britain and
A million and a half fishermen
Canada; while the U.S. is Japan’s are engaged in the industry with
largest, buyer of major exports, 460,000 fishing vessels, and bring
such us raw silk, textiles, cannec in fish to the value of 600 million
goods, tea, chinaware, novelties yen. 40 million yen of this is con
sumed internally, and the balance
In 1938 U.S. exports to Japan exported to Great Britain. the
amounted to $240,000,000 and im U. S., Germany and France, as
ports to $127,000,000.
well as to the Far East.
Regions most vitally affected
Japan s fish i u g population
makes up 50 per cent, her fishing
vessels
per cent, and her
annual catches 48 per cent of
a
world’s totals.
RADIOS
Sr
No Move to Sever
Relations or To
Negotiate New Pact
Japan Fisheries
Lead Whole World
These Are Fighting Finns
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Finnish eyes are keen. Man
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whose peacetime hobbies or occupations demand accurate marks
Agent
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j
1940
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NISEI NEWS FROM FAR FLUNG CORNERS IN B- C-
:
Prince Rupert Patter\
Ganges Granary
By Hiroshi Hamasaki
By A. GLEANER
Britannia Bits
By CRUSHER
i Kuwabara Heads Active Victoria JCCL
Seinen Kuwai
j An exceedingly pretty wedding, After few weeks' absence
By loni Gossipe
Uyede.
the ;
"a Ng crowd attended the Sei-{took place, Jan. 20 at the Holy! CimNiu again resumes weeklvi The Victoria Chapter of (hj A nation upholding “Knitting
-en Kuwai held at the Japanese! Cross Mission when Yaeki. the^on^
was unancommunities I Japanese
Canadian
inj], Jan. 16. to commemorate! eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs/ both near and far, through the League embarked upon another imously supported bv the memJapanese 2600th anniversary. Y. Goto of Kennedy, became the
isei medium, year of activity last wool elect- bers.
ever-expanding
i ceremony appropriate for the bride of Mr. Shigeru William Na “The New Canadian.’'
Silent tribute in honour of the.
ing officers for the 1940 season.
asiou occupied the first part of kamura of Ganges. Rev.
:
who
Masao Kuwabara will head the Gate Mr. Kiyoshi Shimizu,
tee program. In the second half Nakamura performed the cere I Ping Pong
passed
away
early
in
the
New
Game
chapter this year as president,
individuals contributed to the en- mony.
’
ably
supported by Muss Okamoto, Year, was given at the beginning
rertainment with songs, odoris, The bride who was given in ;' Recently the young fellows in
of the meeting.
^e. 11:30 read the clock when marriage by her father looked! the bunk-house decided to break vice-president; Yaeko Henmi, sec
Chairman for the. evening was
the gathering broke up for the charming in a floor-length white; the monotony of these long win retary; Eichi Kondo, treasurer, Yaeko Henmi,
and the meeting
night, but everyone left happy satin gown, which ended in a; ter evenings by trying ping-pong. and Marion Yoneda, George Ku was brought to
a close with rewata, and Stummie Okamoto, so
and contented.
long train. Rosebuds and orange! After much hammering and saw cial convenors.
freshmen
ts.
^
^
^
blossoms held her veil to her; ing a dining table was converted
* * *
The secretary's report, in
Back Home
head. She carried a pretty bou-| into a standard size table, and
Thank You!
After a short visit to Vancou- quet of carnations, rosebuds, jon-‘ now hardly an evening passes dicating a very active past year,
Thank you, Steveston JCCL
without the fellows enjoying the was given by Toshi Hasegawa,
ver and vicinity, a well-known quils and sprays of -fern.
for
a copy of the “Citizen.” Con
game. Harry and Joe are so good, and the treasurer’s report by
local Nisei, Hedy Suehiro, re Attending upon the bride ■
were it seems no suitable opposition Marion Yoneda. Auditors were
gratulations on a fine publica
turned home with a big smile. We Tomiko Nakamura and Naoye
tion—keep up the good work.
can be found.
Masa Takahashi and Toshio
I under . . .
*
*
Gqto, sisters of the groom and
When
a
salesman
appears
from
' Also returning to Rupert were bride, attired in mauve sheer
Victoria Vagaries...
Mr. and Mrs. S. Abe. In their frocks. The flower girls, Sakaye the city, the boys are depressed
To mention a few of the old
company was Miss Yori Nakatani and Kimiye Goto, were dressed because they are deprived of their
faces
seen at the meeting: Toshio,
whose sisters, Nancy and Yuki in yellow satin and carried bas table.
By
Game-Getter
* * *
Katsumi and Mamoru Uyede. The
Nakatani., are well-known in Van- kets of gay flowers.
While
roaring
to
the
woods
latter
two home on holiday until
Win and Lose
couver and here.
The best man was Goto Naka Last week the Beach and Mine drawing “empties” January, Bloe- Englewood starts up again . . .
#
*
*
mura and the usher, Hajime Hori basketball teams visited Wood del’s ninety-ton locomotive de Why do the local members prefer
A couple of weeks ago, five uchi.
fibre, where the Mine team lost railed, then overturned at a curve men (?) on the social commit
local Niseiettes and many from
tee? It does seem queer, if you
to Squamish 49-24. In the other beyond Camp 5.
Skeena River left for Butedale
Over 100 guests attended the game, Woodfibre led 19-7 against
Salvage crews employing pow stop to consider that half the
where they are being employed
reception which followed at the the Beach at half-time, but the erful donkey engines and spar members are girls ... Our friend
by the Canadian Fishing Com
Fuji.
Britannia boys rallied to win the trees toiled frantically day and Toshi was getting all the atten
pany in the herring business.
night in their attempt to raise the tion in one corner and were some
For their honeymoon the young- game 2S-24.
4*
4*
4*
girls jealous!, Also noticed two
couple went to Seattle returning
Musical Night
On Saturday the Beach High “locie” on to the rails. They
boys running around trying to
eventually succeeded.
A musical program was the to Ganges by way of Victoria for School cage squad defeated
Some 88 loggers are at pres get something on one another —
educational topic at the Nippon a stay of a few days with the Woodfibre 20-4, while the girls
ent temporarily laid off as ex watch your step, Sty and Toyo.
were also victorious 12-8.
A.Y.P.A. meeting at the Japanese groom’s parents.
Ask them about a certain blonde
Mission, Jan. 28. Those who par Friday, Jan. 20 at 5:30, Mrs. Following the game, Misses tensive repairs are being con hair . . . "Oh hunter, save my
ticipated were Miss Hegs, Miss S. Nakamura entertained her Betty Shinohara and Fumiko Ka ducted to the No. 4.
boat!” cried the “Killer,” as
Trainmen had a close brush
Emily and Michi Yamanaka on Ganges friends at a banquet held kutani were guests of Miss Ayako
Stummie hurriedly stripped to
with death but escaped scot free
the piano. Fred Machida and in honour of the newly-weds. Sato.
swim out for their drifting punt.
by leaping clear of the rolling
Kayzi Nishio contributed popu- About forty people were present
engine.
lar songs on the mandolin and and a jolly time was had by all. Member Feted
❖
*
*
the guitar.
The evening was spent in mer Saturday evening in the Club
Patronize your
Hiroshi and Harry Adachi at
riment with singing, games and House the Y.P.S. gave a party
Fisher Concert
honoring a faithful member, Wil Englewood until recently, returned New Canadian Advertisers
so forth.
* * *
liam Nakamura, and Mrs. Naka home Jan. 26 after spending a
Big preparations are under way
week in town.
for the big concert which is tak- Mrs. Kiyoko Ashizawa and son, mura, married recently. A lovely
•i.hii.hii.iHi.ijiii.iuhii.laul.mlji 11Jul. (h)>d a.f >a, ikI.ihI. ail.iiii.nilJul. iiil.hikini Jah nJ.
ing place this week at the time of Vancouver, were guests of her gift was presented to them from
the Society.
of writing at the Japanese Hall mother, Mrs. Nakamura.
under the sponsorship of the
Northern B. C. Residential Fisher
men’s Association.
$
$
$
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Residents of Lulu Island and
surrounding districts will gather
in the Japanese Hall in East
Richmond (Nakanoshiku), Thurs
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Japanese Consul, Kenji Nakauchi.
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The programme includes odori’s, Censored ...
A certain young lady received
kendo and several plays. Messrs.
a
Kenno and Sato will direct the card and a letter from a young
stage plays and scenery is being sailor aboard the “Asakaze Maru.”
There’s something about men in
arranged by Mr. Iwabutsu.
uniform,
isn’t there, Elsie.
The much-talked of event will
* * *
New Pier Cale
MAIN
*
Kendo Coming
iT IS SOFT. SANITARY a SOLUBLE
Fountain
soon be here . . . the Northwest
Kendo
tournament, at the Japan
Concert Planned
ese Hall in Vancouver.
Celebrating the 2,600th anniver
Local participants are keenly
sary of the founding of Japan, interested and appear very con
the Upper River Fishermen’s fident of their chances in the
Association will sponsor a super- tournament. They are practising
colossal concert at the Japanese nightly and making twice-weekly
Hall on Dyke Road* East Rich trips to Steveston to work out
with the Steveston aces.
mond, on Feb. 11.
By Chatter
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justice and freedom and to advance the cause of Second
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This is your Nesei paper.
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The local JCCL chapter spon
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the Sunbury Japanese school,
January 28, to raise funds for its
depleted treasury.
The pictures presented by Shinkosha were “Aikoku Jin Reika”
and “Kokisi naki Jinsen.” A
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NISEI NEWS FROM FAR FLUNG CORNERS IN B- C-
:
Prince Rupert Patter\
Ganges Granary
By Hiroshi Hamasaki
By A. GLEANER
Britannia Bits
By CRUSHER
i Kuwabara Heads Active Victoria JCCL
Seinen Kuwai
j An exceedingly pretty wedding, After few weeks' absence
By loni Gossipe
Uyede.
the ;
"a Ng crowd attended the Sei-{took place, Jan. 20 at the Holy! CimNiu again resumes weeklvi The Victoria Chapter of (hj A nation upholding “Knitting
-en Kuwai held at the Japanese! Cross Mission when Yaeki. the^on^
was unancommunities I Japanese
Canadian
inj], Jan. 16. to commemorate! eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs/ both near and far, through the League embarked upon another imously supported bv the memJapanese 2600th anniversary. Y. Goto of Kennedy, became the
isei medium, year of activity last wool elect- bers.
ever-expanding
i ceremony appropriate for the bride of Mr. Shigeru William Na “The New Canadian.’'
Silent tribute in honour of the.
ing officers for the 1940 season.
asiou occupied the first part of kamura of Ganges. Rev.
:
who
Masao Kuwabara will head the Gate Mr. Kiyoshi Shimizu,
tee program. In the second half Nakamura performed the cere I Ping Pong
passed
away
early
in
the
New
Game
chapter this year as president,
individuals contributed to the en- mony.
’
ably
supported by Muss Okamoto, Year, was given at the beginning
rertainment with songs, odoris, The bride who was given in ;' Recently the young fellows in
of the meeting.
^e. 11:30 read the clock when marriage by her father looked! the bunk-house decided to break vice-president; Yaeko Henmi, sec
Chairman for the. evening was
the gathering broke up for the charming in a floor-length white; the monotony of these long win retary; Eichi Kondo, treasurer, Yaeko Henmi,
and the meeting
night, but everyone left happy satin gown, which ended in a; ter evenings by trying ping-pong. and Marion Yoneda, George Ku was brought to
a close with rewata, and Stummie Okamoto, so
and contented.
long train. Rosebuds and orange! After much hammering and saw cial convenors.
freshmen
ts.
^
^
^
blossoms held her veil to her; ing a dining table was converted
* * *
The secretary's report, in
Back Home
head. She carried a pretty bou-| into a standard size table, and
Thank You!
After a short visit to Vancou- quet of carnations, rosebuds, jon-‘ now hardly an evening passes dicating a very active past year,
Thank you, Steveston JCCL
without the fellows enjoying the was given by Toshi Hasegawa,
ver and vicinity, a well-known quils and sprays of -fern.
for
a copy of the “Citizen.” Con
game. Harry and Joe are so good, and the treasurer’s report by
local Nisei, Hedy Suehiro, re Attending upon the bride ■
were it seems no suitable opposition Marion Yoneda. Auditors were
gratulations on a fine publica
turned home with a big smile. We Tomiko Nakamura and Naoye
tion—keep up the good work.
can be found.
Masa Takahashi and Toshio
I under . . .
*
*
Gqto, sisters of the groom and
When
a
salesman
appears
from
' Also returning to Rupert were bride, attired in mauve sheer
Victoria Vagaries...
Mr. and Mrs. S. Abe. In their frocks. The flower girls, Sakaye the city, the boys are depressed
To mention a few of the old
company was Miss Yori Nakatani and Kimiye Goto, were dressed because they are deprived of their
faces
seen at the meeting: Toshio,
whose sisters, Nancy and Yuki in yellow satin and carried bas table.
By
Game-Getter
* * *
Katsumi and Mamoru Uyede. The
Nakatani., are well-known in Van- kets of gay flowers.
While
roaring
to
the
woods
latter
two home on holiday until
Win and Lose
couver and here.
The best man was Goto Naka Last week the Beach and Mine drawing “empties” January, Bloe- Englewood starts up again . . .
#
*
*
mura and the usher, Hajime Hori basketball teams visited Wood del’s ninety-ton locomotive de Why do the local members prefer
A couple of weeks ago, five uchi.
fibre, where the Mine team lost railed, then overturned at a curve men (?) on the social commit
local Niseiettes and many from
tee? It does seem queer, if you
to Squamish 49-24. In the other beyond Camp 5.
Skeena River left for Butedale
Over 100 guests attended the game, Woodfibre led 19-7 against
Salvage crews employing pow stop to consider that half the
where they are being employed
reception which followed at the the Beach at half-time, but the erful donkey engines and spar members are girls ... Our friend
by the Canadian Fishing Com
Fuji.
Britannia boys rallied to win the trees toiled frantically day and Toshi was getting all the atten
pany in the herring business.
night in their attempt to raise the tion in one corner and were some
For their honeymoon the young- game 2S-24.
4*
4*
4*
girls jealous!, Also noticed two
couple went to Seattle returning
Musical Night
On Saturday the Beach High “locie” on to the rails. They
boys running around trying to
eventually succeeded.
A musical program was the to Ganges by way of Victoria for School cage squad defeated
Some 88 loggers are at pres get something on one another —
educational topic at the Nippon a stay of a few days with the Woodfibre 20-4, while the girls
ent temporarily laid off as ex watch your step, Sty and Toyo.
were also victorious 12-8.
A.Y.P.A. meeting at the Japanese groom’s parents.
Ask them about a certain blonde
Mission, Jan. 28. Those who par Friday, Jan. 20 at 5:30, Mrs. Following the game, Misses tensive repairs are being con hair . . . "Oh hunter, save my
ticipated were Miss Hegs, Miss S. Nakamura entertained her Betty Shinohara and Fumiko Ka ducted to the No. 4.
boat!” cried the “Killer,” as
Trainmen had a close brush
Emily and Michi Yamanaka on Ganges friends at a banquet held kutani were guests of Miss Ayako
Stummie hurriedly stripped to
with death but escaped scot free
the piano. Fred Machida and in honour of the newly-weds. Sato.
swim out for their drifting punt.
by leaping clear of the rolling
Kayzi Nishio contributed popu- About forty people were present
engine.
lar songs on the mandolin and and a jolly time was had by all. Member Feted
❖
*
*
the guitar.
The evening was spent in mer Saturday evening in the Club
Patronize your
Hiroshi and Harry Adachi at
riment with singing, games and House the Y.P.S. gave a party
Fisher Concert
honoring a faithful member, Wil Englewood until recently, returned New Canadian Advertisers
so forth.
* * *
liam Nakamura, and Mrs. Naka home Jan. 26 after spending a
Big preparations are under way
week in town.
for the big concert which is tak- Mrs. Kiyoko Ashizawa and son, mura, married recently. A lovely
•i.hii.hii.iHi.ijiii.iuhii.laul.mlji 11Jul. (h)>d a.f >a, ikI.ihI. ail.iiii.nilJul. iiil.hikini Jah nJ.
ing place this week at the time of Vancouver, were guests of her gift was presented to them from
the Society.
of writing at the Japanese Hall mother, Mrs. Nakamura.
under the sponsorship of the
Northern B. C. Residential Fisher
men’s Association.
$
$
$
Bloedel Banner
^
*
^
The New Canadian !
Kendoists Prepared For Big lourney
Empress Cafe
328 POWEL ST.,
SE ymour 0853
WHEN ORDERING YOUR TOILET TISSUE
ALWAYS SPECIFY
SOVEHEIGN
SMITH, DAVIDSON &
WRIGHT CO. LTD.
220
*
STREET
CONSUL
Residents of Lulu Island and
surrounding districts will gather
in the Japanese Hall in East
Richmond (Nakanoshiku), Thurs
day, February 14, from 2:00-4:00
p.m. to hear an address by the
Japanese Consul, Kenji Nakauchi.
service
SEY. 0 1 24
*
TRinity 2899
nippon auto supply co.
Cor. Gore & Alexander St
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♦
LEADING THE WAY
First—
*
The programme includes odori’s, Censored ...
A certain young lady received
kendo and several plays. Messrs.
a
Kenno and Sato will direct the card and a letter from a young
stage plays and scenery is being sailor aboard the “Asakaze Maru.”
There’s something about men in
arranged by Mr. Iwabutsu.
uniform,
isn’t there, Elsie.
The much-talked of event will
* * *
New Pier Cale
MAIN
*
Kendo Coming
iT IS SOFT. SANITARY a SOLUBLE
Fountain
soon be here . . . the Northwest
Kendo
tournament, at the Japan
Concert Planned
ese Hall in Vancouver.
Celebrating the 2,600th anniver
Local participants are keenly
sary of the founding of Japan, interested and appear very con
the Upper River Fishermen’s fident of their chances in the
Association will sponsor a super- tournament. They are practising
colossal concert at the Japanese nightly and making twice-weekly
Hall on Dyke Road* East Rich trips to Steveston to work out
with the Steveston aces.
mond, on Feb. 11.
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January 28, to raise funds for its
depleted treasury.
The pictures presented by Shinkosha were “Aikoku Jin Reika”
and “Kokisi naki Jinsen.” A
patriotic note was evident when
pictures of Their. Majesties, the
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THE NEW CANADIAN
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STAFF
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Irene Uchida, Minoru Yatabe.
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BUSINESS MANAGER
Edward T. Ouchi
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Registered as second-class matter at Ottawa, February 13,
1939, under the Postal Regulations of Canada
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A Re-Dedication
Like individuals and business enterprises, newspapers
need to take stock of themselves from time1 to time to
survey the record of the past, to undergo a conscious soulsearching, to look forward into the future.
I
Today, upon its first anniversary. The New Cana
dian takes stock, and looks back upon one year of
continuous publication.
A year ago, born out of the needs of the Nisei, and
rising from the ashes of two former second generation
newspapers, we presented the first of our regular eightpage issues. A year ago we pledged this paper to speak
at all times for the Nisei of Canada, to uphold principles
of truth, justice and tolerance, to work unceasingly for
the future greatness of Canada and the part of Canadianborn Japanese in this future.
i
Twelve months have fled by since that first issue
Twelve months that saw the world move from crisis to
crisis, and finally to plunge into a new war. Twelve
months that saw the ceaseless tide of events buffeting the
Nisei back and forth. Twelve months that saw the birth
pains and the struggles of The New Canadian to meet the
needs and efforts of the second generation in Canada.
Today, upon our first anniversary, we face the future
in a more chastened and humble mood, but with a deeper
consciousness of our responsibilities and a new determina
tion to carry on with the work that we have taken up.
i®,’., a < <
BE REASONABLE
In contrast to logic, there is common M:’1
Canadian—Sir: Through:
•till better, the Spirit of Reasonable
your columns allow mu to express my thanks and i
appreciation to each and every individual who. ihink of rhe Spirit, of Reasonableness as the h 1
est and sanest ideal of human culture, a
played in the augmented Harmonica Band ar the!
nd tup
onable man as the highest type of cul Pva ted
recent Red Cross benefit concert.
j
So keen and enthusiastic was their co-opera-j human being. No one can be perfect■Lion and support that I found the difficult task! only aim at being a likeable, reasonable beiR.
of conducting a pleasure, indeed. 1
! In fact I look forward to the time when the
People
• 1 feel that they deserve much credit, for it I of the world will be informed with this reasonwas the first time in history that a band of this I
size, drawn from three separate units, has madej able spirit, both in their personal and their \ia.
'
a public appearance.
। tional affairs. Reasonable nations live
The success the band won was due entirely i and reasonable husbands and wives live in han
to the manner in which every player co-operated, i piness. In the selection of husbands for nn
and I am sure that with this spirit of comrade-i daughters, I shall have only one standard: is he
ship, a great future is in store for the organiza-[ a reasonable person? We cannot imagine per.
tion.
feet husbands and wives who never quarrel- wROY Y. KUMANO.
can only conceive of reasonable husbands’and
Vancouver.
wives who quarrel reasonably and then patch un
CONCERT CONGRATULATIONS
leasonably. Only in. the world of reasonable be
ings can we have peace and happiness. The
The
Editor, The New Canadian—Dear Sir: I would Reasonable Age, if that should ever come about
very much like to convey my congratulations to will be the * -It will
- be the a^e ini
Age of- Peace.
the JCCL through the medium of your paper, which the Spirit of Reasonableness prevails.—
for the wonderful concert held at the Empress Lin Yutang in “The Importance of Living.
Theatre last Sunday.
Editor,
The
New
They must have felt very gratified to see
such an enormous crowd.
My friends and I enjoyed every minute of it.
I
and thought how well it was arranged and car
ried out.
(Continued from page 1)
Such a concert entails a great deal of time
which had arisen between Japan and America in
and work, and again I congratulate you.
connection with the China Affair.”
E. M. LE WARNE.
Although the policy of the government is
4405 Slocan St.,
not to eliminate legitimate rights and interests
Vancouver.
of the U.S. and other Third Powers, but on the
THANKS p0R YOi|R ..|pp..T
contrary to invite their active participation in
^^ SUPPORT
"Foreign Policy"
Editor, The New Canadian—Dear Sir: I am
t^Th^New Cnaadta^
subscription
terested
’
1
-reatjy in‘
I think it is growing up.
Sita
the
and, in some cases, grand-children.
ELEANOR LENNOX.
T°rOnt°'
ALDERMAN WILSON AND
developing the New Order, military operations
and strategy inevitably interfered with trade
and economic activity.
The government, he said, would exert fur
ther efforts in the confident hope that JapaneseAmerican relations will be restored to a normal
treaty basis.
In concluding his address, the Minister re
iterated the intention of the government to ad
here strictly to a policy of non-involvement in
the European war.
rr
relatively7 high birth-rate for the Japanese. But to
compare these rates on the same basis and to con
BY STAFF WRITER
jure up a menace therefrom, is to display a lamentable
We appeal again for your support, both moral
degree
of ignorance concerning the facts of life.
As a rule we are accustomed to take for granted
The passing of years has already brought with it
and financial. Upon that solid rock, and that alone,
that under our democratic system, the elected repre
an
evident decline in t,he number of births of Japan
sentatives of the people should be of average, if not
is The New Canadian built. Upon you depends the
ese children each year, a decline that is not and will
somewhat superior, intelligence. Sometimes, however,
future service of The New Canadian to the Nisei.
not, for sociological reasons, be compensated for by
the public utterances of our representatives belie this
IS
We appeal for that support, conscious of our short- assumption. And sometime their written statements third generation births. But since children as a
com ngs, of the mistakes that we have made, of the situa are such as to suggest that in making this assumption rule do not begin school immediately after birth,
this decline is not immediately noticeable in figures
4
tions we have failed to meet adequately. But we appeal we arc guilty of a very serious error.
for
school registration.
3 ake for instance Aiderman Wilson. He devot
j
fOiCS
for that support, more firmly convinced than ever before fo u r
When
Aiderman
Wilson
suggests
that
because
and
a
half
pages
of
his
12-pagc
4
,
,
- r-o- brief to a
of the imperative need of such an organ as this newspaper querulous
complaint that the Japanese, as a racial the Japanese school population in Vancouver in 3
to work for the Nisei in these stirring and troublous times group m B.C.. are very fertile, that because of this creased from 3.o per cent to 5.5 per cent (accepting
i oJCh°O1 P°pul3tion has ^creased rapidly and by his figures) by 1 968 they would constitute 31.5 per
1 968 may be expected to constitute one-third of Van cent of the total school population of the city, he
couver's school population, that Japanese parents do unooubcdly is trying to apply the laws of compound
not pay their share of the school costs, and that some interest he learnt in his younger days as a bank clerk.
Even then he cannot claim the doubtful distinction of 1
thing ought to be done about it.
being the first man to put forth his theory that human
Birth Rate Js Boring
Much has been said of Nisei unity and of what Nisei
Admitted^ there is no doubt about the fecundity beings increase by geometrical progression. Many aspir
3
unity could accomplish for the benefit of all.
of the Japanese as a racial group in B.C. But it has ing politicians from B.C. have already7 used the same
gag in days gone by.
No more vivid example has come to light in recent u n
S° many timcs that k *s boring, when
Orientals Should Pay School Costs
z<
times than the Red Cross Concert. Co-operating in this Air. Wilson suggests that '‘owing to the fecundity of
Mr. Wilson has a particular bitter complaint
the Japanese race. British Columbians are faced with
venture to make it the huge success it was were over two a problem that commands an immediate solution by that although they7 send so many children to school,
hundred people, who gave unstintingly of their time, talent the powers dealing with such matters."
Japanese parents do not pay their proportionate share
and effort in support of a worthy cause.
One is inclined to think that Air. Wilson still of school costs. He feels an undue hardship is thus
imposed upon the white population, and urges "that
It was a worthwhile venture from any point of view believes very firmly that the stork accounts for babies some method should be d'evised to ensure that the
Perhaps that wise old bird is the particular power to
and must have impressed Canadian society with our desire whom Mi. Wilson would like to carry7 his tale of woe. Oriental populations assume the educational costs of
t;o share in the responsibilities of Canadian citizenship, as
But even adolescent children in this day and age their own children.
As long as he confines his program to the
are well aware that women of any race are most fertile
well as its privileges.
Oriental
population, of course, Mr. Wilson is safe.
between the ages of 20 and 40. Hence, it is elementary,
To all those who were responsible for the concert we that if in a particular group a large proportion of the They have no vote. But one wonders what would
owe a debt of gratitude.
women are of fertile child-bearing age, the birth-rate happen if he carried the principle to its logical con 4
clusion if, for instance, in the next civic election
I
■ From the Nisei point of view, the experience- gained tor that groupwill be high.
s
he crusaded for the abolishment of public schools and
Reference
to
the
census
figures
for
1931
indicate
indicates the degree of co-operation that can be relied
required each family, regardless of race, to pay its
that in that year 75 per cent of Japanese female im
own
education costs.
upon the Japanese Canadian Citizens League in support migrants over the age of 20 fell within this fertile
Apparently his only method of ensuring that
of any worthwhile and well-planned ventures of benefit to 3SC group. In the same year, only 50 per cent of all
Oriental parents pay more school taxes is to cam
the women of Canada fell within this age group,
the entire public.
The natural and inevitable biological result was a paign for the right to rob them of their legitimate
rights to earn a daily living.
(Second Instaliment')
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3
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4
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1
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^f
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THE NEW CANADIAN
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FEBRUARY 2
The Postman Brings
J
4?
The Vanguard of Nisei Opinion
Telephone TR inky 0309
39G
p(r,VP
STAFF
"Thomas K. Shoyama, Yoshimitsu Higashi. Seiji Onizuka.
Irene Uchida, Minoru Yatabe.
ja
BUSINESS MANAGER
Edward T. Ouchi
PUBLISHED WEEKLY AT THE
J
TAIYO PRINTING CO., 230 ALEXANDER STREET
Registered as second-class matter at Ottawa, February 13,
1939, under the Postal Regulations of Canada
SUBSCRIPTION RATES
25c per month; One year $2.50 in advance
A Re-Dedication
Like individuals and business enterprises, newspapers
need to take stock of themselves from time1 to time to
survey the record of the past, to undergo a conscious soulsearching, to look forward into the future.
I
Today, upon its first anniversary. The New Cana
dian takes stock, and looks back upon one year of
continuous publication.
A year ago, born out of the needs of the Nisei, and
rising from the ashes of two former second generation
newspapers, we presented the first of our regular eightpage issues. A year ago we pledged this paper to speak
at all times for the Nisei of Canada, to uphold principles
of truth, justice and tolerance, to work unceasingly for
the future greatness of Canada and the part of Canadianborn Japanese in this future.
i
Twelve months have fled by since that first issue
Twelve months that saw the world move from crisis to
crisis, and finally to plunge into a new war. Twelve
months that saw the ceaseless tide of events buffeting the
Nisei back and forth. Twelve months that saw the birth
pains and the struggles of The New Canadian to meet the
needs and efforts of the second generation in Canada.
Today, upon our first anniversary, we face the future
in a more chastened and humble mood, but with a deeper
consciousness of our responsibilities and a new determina
tion to carry on with the work that we have taken up.
i®,’., a < <
BE REASONABLE
In contrast to logic, there is common M:’1
Canadian—Sir: Through:
•till better, the Spirit of Reasonable
your columns allow mu to express my thanks and i
appreciation to each and every individual who. ihink of rhe Spirit, of Reasonableness as the h 1
est and sanest ideal of human culture, a
played in the augmented Harmonica Band ar the!
nd tup
onable man as the highest type of cul Pva ted
recent Red Cross benefit concert.
j
So keen and enthusiastic was their co-opera-j human being. No one can be perfect■Lion and support that I found the difficult task! only aim at being a likeable, reasonable beiR.
of conducting a pleasure, indeed. 1
! In fact I look forward to the time when the
People
• 1 feel that they deserve much credit, for it I of the world will be informed with this reasonwas the first time in history that a band of this I
size, drawn from three separate units, has madej able spirit, both in their personal and their \ia.
'
a public appearance.
। tional affairs. Reasonable nations live
The success the band won was due entirely i and reasonable husbands and wives live in han
to the manner in which every player co-operated, i piness. In the selection of husbands for nn
and I am sure that with this spirit of comrade-i daughters, I shall have only one standard: is he
ship, a great future is in store for the organiza-[ a reasonable person? We cannot imagine per.
tion.
feet husbands and wives who never quarrel- wROY Y. KUMANO.
can only conceive of reasonable husbands’and
Vancouver.
wives who quarrel reasonably and then patch un
CONCERT CONGRATULATIONS
leasonably. Only in. the world of reasonable be
ings can we have peace and happiness. The
The
Editor, The New Canadian—Dear Sir: I would Reasonable Age, if that should ever come about
very much like to convey my congratulations to will be the * -It will
- be the a^e ini
Age of- Peace.
the JCCL through the medium of your paper, which the Spirit of Reasonableness prevails.—
for the wonderful concert held at the Empress Lin Yutang in “The Importance of Living.
Theatre last Sunday.
Editor,
The
New
They must have felt very gratified to see
such an enormous crowd.
My friends and I enjoyed every minute of it.
I
and thought how well it was arranged and car
ried out.
(Continued from page 1)
Such a concert entails a great deal of time
which had arisen between Japan and America in
and work, and again I congratulate you.
connection with the China Affair.”
E. M. LE WARNE.
Although the policy of the government is
4405 Slocan St.,
not to eliminate legitimate rights and interests
Vancouver.
of the U.S. and other Third Powers, but on the
THANKS p0R YOi|R ..|pp..T
contrary to invite their active participation in
^^ SUPPORT
"Foreign Policy"
Editor, The New Canadian—Dear Sir: I am
t^Th^New Cnaadta^
subscription
terested
’
1
-reatjy in‘
I think it is growing up.
Sita
the
and, in some cases, grand-children.
ELEANOR LENNOX.
T°rOnt°'
ALDERMAN WILSON AND
developing the New Order, military operations
and strategy inevitably interfered with trade
and economic activity.
The government, he said, would exert fur
ther efforts in the confident hope that JapaneseAmerican relations will be restored to a normal
treaty basis.
In concluding his address, the Minister re
iterated the intention of the government to ad
here strictly to a policy of non-involvement in
the European war.
rr
relatively7 high birth-rate for the Japanese. But to
compare these rates on the same basis and to con
BY STAFF WRITER
jure up a menace therefrom, is to display a lamentable
We appeal again for your support, both moral
degree
of ignorance concerning the facts of life.
As a rule we are accustomed to take for granted
The passing of years has already brought with it
and financial. Upon that solid rock, and that alone,
that under our democratic system, the elected repre
an
evident decline in t,he number of births of Japan
sentatives of the people should be of average, if not
is The New Canadian built. Upon you depends the
ese children each year, a decline that is not and will
somewhat superior, intelligence. Sometimes, however,
future service of The New Canadian to the Nisei.
not, for sociological reasons, be compensated for by
the public utterances of our representatives belie this
IS
We appeal for that support, conscious of our short- assumption. And sometime their written statements third generation births. But since children as a
com ngs, of the mistakes that we have made, of the situa are such as to suggest that in making this assumption rule do not begin school immediately after birth,
this decline is not immediately noticeable in figures
4
tions we have failed to meet adequately. But we appeal we arc guilty of a very serious error.
for
school registration.
3 ake for instance Aiderman Wilson. He devot
j
fOiCS
for that support, more firmly convinced than ever before fo u r
When
Aiderman
Wilson
suggests
that
because
and
a
half
pages
of
his
12-pagc
4
,
,
- r-o- brief to a
of the imperative need of such an organ as this newspaper querulous
complaint that the Japanese, as a racial the Japanese school population in Vancouver in 3
to work for the Nisei in these stirring and troublous times group m B.C.. are very fertile, that because of this creased from 3.o per cent to 5.5 per cent (accepting
i oJCh°O1 P°pul3tion has ^creased rapidly and by his figures) by 1 968 they would constitute 31.5 per
1 968 may be expected to constitute one-third of Van cent of the total school population of the city, he
couver's school population, that Japanese parents do unooubcdly is trying to apply the laws of compound
not pay their share of the school costs, and that some interest he learnt in his younger days as a bank clerk.
Even then he cannot claim the doubtful distinction of 1
thing ought to be done about it.
being the first man to put forth his theory that human
Birth Rate Js Boring
Much has been said of Nisei unity and of what Nisei
Admitted^ there is no doubt about the fecundity beings increase by geometrical progression. Many aspir
3
unity could accomplish for the benefit of all.
of the Japanese as a racial group in B.C. But it has ing politicians from B.C. have already7 used the same
gag in days gone by.
No more vivid example has come to light in recent u n
S° many timcs that k *s boring, when
Orientals Should Pay School Costs
z<
times than the Red Cross Concert. Co-operating in this Air. Wilson suggests that '‘owing to the fecundity of
Mr. Wilson has a particular bitter complaint
the Japanese race. British Columbians are faced with
venture to make it the huge success it was were over two a problem that commands an immediate solution by that although they7 send so many children to school,
hundred people, who gave unstintingly of their time, talent the powers dealing with such matters."
Japanese parents do not pay their proportionate share
and effort in support of a worthy cause.
One is inclined to think that Air. Wilson still of school costs. He feels an undue hardship is thus
imposed upon the white population, and urges "that
It was a worthwhile venture from any point of view believes very firmly that the stork accounts for babies some method should be d'evised to ensure that the
Perhaps that wise old bird is the particular power to
and must have impressed Canadian society with our desire whom Mi. Wilson would like to carry7 his tale of woe. Oriental populations assume the educational costs of
t;o share in the responsibilities of Canadian citizenship, as
But even adolescent children in this day and age their own children.
As long as he confines his program to the
are well aware that women of any race are most fertile
well as its privileges.
Oriental
population, of course, Mr. Wilson is safe.
between the ages of 20 and 40. Hence, it is elementary,
To all those who were responsible for the concert we that if in a particular group a large proportion of the They have no vote. But one wonders what would
owe a debt of gratitude.
women are of fertile child-bearing age, the birth-rate happen if he carried the principle to its logical con 4
clusion if, for instance, in the next civic election
I
■ From the Nisei point of view, the experience- gained tor that groupwill be high.
s
he crusaded for the abolishment of public schools and
Reference
to
the
census
figures
for
1931
indicate
indicates the degree of co-operation that can be relied
required each family, regardless of race, to pay its
that in that year 75 per cent of Japanese female im
own
education costs.
upon the Japanese Canadian Citizens League in support migrants over the age of 20 fell within this fertile
Apparently his only method of ensuring that
of any worthwhile and well-planned ventures of benefit to 3SC group. In the same year, only 50 per cent of all
Oriental parents pay more school taxes is to cam
the women of Canada fell within this age group,
the entire public.
The natural and inevitable biological result was a paign for the right to rob them of their legitimate
rights to earn a daily living.
(Second Instaliment')
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TOWN
j.s r
Major Events
, Will Meet
annual gene
1 ebruarv 4. at
j room in honour
visiting
meeting o speakers and Mr. ;
-himoto;
The Gakuyukai will be n
p.m. at th ! who is sailing for J;
rating
their 25th anniversary
1
* * *
no small way this year. At
manesc School. All members
second executive meeting oi ihe
quested to attend on. time.
Mr. and Mrs
Uchida after; iS^X.!3sj^
year hold at the
ikuoka General Meeting
: spending a few ci;
last Friday, an ambitious
ic same afternoon at 4 p.m last Wednesday. Janna rv
1. f o r i
gram was carefully drawn up and
the Fukuoka Seinenkai will also . Ocean Falls where the bridal couple j
committees appointed io handle
hold its general meeting at the Fuji, ; will take up residence. Mrs. Uchida |
matters with care and dispatch.
Special representatives from Haney, is the former Fudeko Sato of Wood - i
Four major projects have, been
Hammond, and Woodfibre will at-1 fibre.
drafted for the year. They in
tend the meeting. The evening will) >os/jimil Anniversar
clude the publication of a magswind up with an all-time New Year) The Hiroshima 1
kai will '
zine to commemorate the
Party.
Told its annual meeting this coming!
anniversary of the society. t eon) Sunday at 2 p.m. at the club office.
cert to raise funds for the pur
Rou Away Again
; 143 Dunlevy Ave. Lverv member
chase of a 16 mm. motion picture
To raise their annual allocation : out to discuss plans for the comprojector, an oratorical and an
for the R.E.C. the CGIT, Tuxis, ;memorarion of rhe twentieth anniessay contest.
W1^ Trail Rangers of the Powell andiversary of the club.
Editor-in-chief of the magazine.
:a'rv‘cw United Churches will work)
’ o'clock social will follow)
T ;A six
Harry Kondo, has already drawn'
together this year by sponsoring a:at the New Pier.
up his staff of editors and sec
I Grand Roller Fest at Happyland on I
* * *
retaries to cope with the. trem
I Monday, February 26.
endous job of putting out a hun
Jikyokai Gathers
I
Tickets at 35c each may be obdred-page issue.
Sunday at the Japanese Hall the
tained from any club member. Every- Jikyokai will hold its annual meet
Photo by Jo Seko
ft body out to support these ’teen age ing from 4 o’clock in the afternoon.
CLASSIFIED ADS
Symbolic of the purpose of the concert were the two flags
b groups.
To enable discussion of business
and the cross which decorated the back drop for the closing
HELP WANTED-FEMALE
j Bride Feted
matters of great importance notably
numbers on the programme of the Red Cross Benefit concert,
A NISEI HOUSEWORK GIRL IN
1
Honouring Miss Kuniko Abe that of the oratorical contest, every
Sunday at the Empress theatre.
Ganges by Feb. 19. Gomi posi
whose marriage to Mr. Kentaro member is urgently requested to keep
Just a few of the members of the largest Nisei harmonica
tion, 'will pay fare over. Plain
F0’>uzaki mill take place at the the .day free tc| attend the meeting.
band ever to make a stage appearance were snapped by pho
cooking necessary. For details
Hompa Baddhist Temple on SatLater the meeting will adjourn to
tographer Jo Seko, just prior to their rising to play the National
write to Mr. Gilbert Wilkes,
urdau. February 17, Mr. and the Fuji where a supper social will
Anthem. In front are the genial master of ceremonies, Satoshi
Mrs^K. hvata held a dinner party
conclude the day’s activities.
Canadian. TRinity 0309,
“Sally” Nakamura, and Conductor Roy Y. “Maestro” Kumano.
at their home last Sunday, Janu* * *
ary 28.
TRANSPORTATION
Farewell Fete
* * *
Feting Miss Tatsuye Saito,
DEPENDABLE SERVICE, ANYJunior Church Service
prominent and active member of
time. anywhere. Ta kata Taxi.
Theological Students’ Night" ■ the Gakuyukai who is leaving for
325 Powell, TR inity-0836.
this Sunday, February 4, at the Japan on March 6, the Gakuyukai
Pcwell United Junior Church. is planning a farewell party to be
PAST COURTEOUS SERVICE
Three students from the United held at the New Pier Cafe on Sat
Winding up the 1939-40 season] for a more representative Nisei
Nabata Taxi, Highland-0765.
Church Theological College, Bryan urday, March 2, at 7 p.m.
Vancouver Chapter of the JCCL! opinion in directing the policy
Colwell, Ian Hind, and George
* * *
will hold its delayed general meet-i of the Citizens League.
Lowe, a Chinese student, will take STEVESTON
ing, Saturday. February 24, foiy The executive also announce!
over the pulpit. They will speak
Among those attending the election of officers. 1. G. Norris, tlie date for the second annua
on: Why I offered myself for the Home Nursing Course given un- |K.C.,
[
honorary member of the 1 Spring Frolic as March 21, at
Books and Stationery
Christian ministry." Takashi Ko der the auspices of the Red Cross League, has been invited to speak wllich time the older
which
time
the
older
generation
miyama will be in charge of the Society are a few Nisei girls who on the legal position of the Nisei,
SEYMOUR 4230
will be invited to join with the
service.
have show’n great interest in war with particular regard to war younger in a continuation of ef
347 Powell St
Vancouver, B. C
oust before the service at 6:30 work.
time conditions.
forts to further social intercourse
...... .................
. ^.
p.m. the new Church Boards will
Submitted as
The Steveston YPS will hold
recommenda- between the t.wo groups.
meet for supper to hold election of its regular meeting this Sunday, tions drawn up by the outgoing
Nominated by the committee
officers for executive positions. And February 4, at 7:30 p.m. Fred executive
FOR THAT
are
constitutional
immediately following the service Nishi, the literary convenor, will amendments to raise the mem and the retiring executive for
executive positions next year are
tea will be served in the night school. be in charge.
bership fee to $1.00, and to en
MM
t
th. -1
f-
a?
r"
JCCL Invites Prominent K.C. To Speak
Elections Called: Spring Frolic Planned
b r f
S. Uchida
Dr. George Ishiwara, president;
Shota Kondo, vice-president; Ku
nio Shimizu, treasurer; Roy Ya
mamura. corresponding secretary;
Miss Yae Suzuki, recording sec
retary; and Misses Kay Sasaki
and Tomi Iwasaki, social conven
ors. Yoshio Matsui, in the dual
| Nisei problems will be the main capacity of second vice-president
topic of discussion and conversa and chairman of the Athletic
remains Jn office until the
tion at the Kitsilano Japanese Union,
fall of 1940.
School as members of the Koyukai turn over another leaf in their
colorful career Sunday, Fej). 18
at 2:30 sharp in the afternoon.
Members and their friends are
COFFEE SHOPPE
invited to attend the gathering
at which Thomas K. Shoyama.
"EVERYTHING TO EAT
New Canadian editor, and Edward T. Ouchi, JCCL national
FOUNTAIN SERVICE
secretary, will be guest speakers.
4
£
I
TO GIVE YOU PROMPT
i
a
USE
ill
Kolynos
ph
4
I
i
As modern and up-to-date as any store
in the city, our facilities have been de
The main purpose of the
meeting is to acquaint the mem
bers with the aims and work
of the JCCL.
veloped to meet your special needs.
I
Quality and Style in Apparel for Nisei
Children, Ladies and Gentlemen.
Complete lines in Dry Goods —
Japanese Provisions and Curios.
MAIKAWA
369
POWELL STREET
VANCOUVER, B.C.
‘F
*75’
Special—
39c
SISTER’S
AND PERSONAL SERVICE
|
The following questions have
been drafted for discussion:
1. Why have dual nationality?
2. Should the Nisei have a
knowledge of the Japanese language?
3. Are the Issei right in condemning Nisei participation in
dancing?
4. Has the Nisei taken full advantage of the opportunities in
the employment field?
5. Is inter-marriage the answer
to the assimilation problem of
the Nisei into Canadian society?
427
Powell St’
(Reg. 50c)
at
IM
Powell Drug Co
Sey. 7502
399 Powell St
AFTER THE SHOW VISIT—
AMY OKI
AT THE GIRLS' COFFEE SHOP
Breakfast .
Light Lunches
Afternoon Tea
Hot Dogs
Fountain Service
954 Granville St.
m
i‘ >
Kitsilano Club Will
Hold Discussions
On Nisei Problems
A Community
Department Store
1.
Sparkling Smile
large the executive to provide
^41
at
Opposite Dominion Theatre
a* -
j.s r
Major Events
, Will Meet
annual gene
1 ebruarv 4. at
j room in honour
visiting
meeting o speakers and Mr. ;
-himoto;
The Gakuyukai will be n
p.m. at th ! who is sailing for J;
rating
their 25th anniversary
1
* * *
no small way this year. At
manesc School. All members
second executive meeting oi ihe
quested to attend on. time.
Mr. and Mrs
Uchida after; iS^X.!3sj^
year hold at the
ikuoka General Meeting
: spending a few ci;
last Friday, an ambitious
ic same afternoon at 4 p.m last Wednesday. Janna rv
1. f o r i
gram was carefully drawn up and
the Fukuoka Seinenkai will also . Ocean Falls where the bridal couple j
committees appointed io handle
hold its general meeting at the Fuji, ; will take up residence. Mrs. Uchida |
matters with care and dispatch.
Special representatives from Haney, is the former Fudeko Sato of Wood - i
Four major projects have, been
Hammond, and Woodfibre will at-1 fibre.
drafted for the year. They in
tend the meeting. The evening will) >os/jimil Anniversar
clude the publication of a magswind up with an all-time New Year) The Hiroshima 1
kai will '
zine to commemorate the
Party.
Told its annual meeting this coming!
anniversary of the society. t eon) Sunday at 2 p.m. at the club office.
cert to raise funds for the pur
Rou Away Again
; 143 Dunlevy Ave. Lverv member
chase of a 16 mm. motion picture
To raise their annual allocation : out to discuss plans for the comprojector, an oratorical and an
for the R.E.C. the CGIT, Tuxis, ;memorarion of rhe twentieth anniessay contest.
W1^ Trail Rangers of the Powell andiversary of the club.
Editor-in-chief of the magazine.
:a'rv‘cw United Churches will work)
’ o'clock social will follow)
T ;A six
Harry Kondo, has already drawn'
together this year by sponsoring a:at the New Pier.
up his staff of editors and sec
I Grand Roller Fest at Happyland on I
* * *
retaries to cope with the. trem
I Monday, February 26.
endous job of putting out a hun
Jikyokai Gathers
I
Tickets at 35c each may be obdred-page issue.
Sunday at the Japanese Hall the
tained from any club member. Every- Jikyokai will hold its annual meet
Photo by Jo Seko
ft body out to support these ’teen age ing from 4 o’clock in the afternoon.
CLASSIFIED ADS
Symbolic of the purpose of the concert were the two flags
b groups.
To enable discussion of business
and the cross which decorated the back drop for the closing
HELP WANTED-FEMALE
j Bride Feted
matters of great importance notably
numbers on the programme of the Red Cross Benefit concert,
A NISEI HOUSEWORK GIRL IN
1
Honouring Miss Kuniko Abe that of the oratorical contest, every
Sunday at the Empress theatre.
Ganges by Feb. 19. Gomi posi
whose marriage to Mr. Kentaro member is urgently requested to keep
Just a few of the members of the largest Nisei harmonica
tion, 'will pay fare over. Plain
F0’>uzaki mill take place at the the .day free tc| attend the meeting.
band ever to make a stage appearance were snapped by pho
cooking necessary. For details
Hompa Baddhist Temple on SatLater the meeting will adjourn to
tographer Jo Seko, just prior to their rising to play the National
write to Mr. Gilbert Wilkes,
urdau. February 17, Mr. and the Fuji where a supper social will
Anthem. In front are the genial master of ceremonies, Satoshi
Mrs^K. hvata held a dinner party
conclude the day’s activities.
Canadian. TRinity 0309,
“Sally” Nakamura, and Conductor Roy Y. “Maestro” Kumano.
at their home last Sunday, Janu* * *
ary 28.
TRANSPORTATION
Farewell Fete
* * *
Feting Miss Tatsuye Saito,
DEPENDABLE SERVICE, ANYJunior Church Service
prominent and active member of
time. anywhere. Ta kata Taxi.
Theological Students’ Night" ■ the Gakuyukai who is leaving for
325 Powell, TR inity-0836.
this Sunday, February 4, at the Japan on March 6, the Gakuyukai
Pcwell United Junior Church. is planning a farewell party to be
PAST COURTEOUS SERVICE
Three students from the United held at the New Pier Cafe on Sat
Winding up the 1939-40 season] for a more representative Nisei
Nabata Taxi, Highland-0765.
Church Theological College, Bryan urday, March 2, at 7 p.m.
Vancouver Chapter of the JCCL! opinion in directing the policy
Colwell, Ian Hind, and George
* * *
will hold its delayed general meet-i of the Citizens League.
Lowe, a Chinese student, will take STEVESTON
ing, Saturday. February 24, foiy The executive also announce!
over the pulpit. They will speak
Among those attending the election of officers. 1. G. Norris, tlie date for the second annua
on: Why I offered myself for the Home Nursing Course given un- |K.C.,
[
honorary member of the 1 Spring Frolic as March 21, at
Books and Stationery
Christian ministry." Takashi Ko der the auspices of the Red Cross League, has been invited to speak wllich time the older
which
time
the
older
generation
miyama will be in charge of the Society are a few Nisei girls who on the legal position of the Nisei,
SEYMOUR 4230
will be invited to join with the
service.
have show’n great interest in war with particular regard to war younger in a continuation of ef
347 Powell St
Vancouver, B. C
oust before the service at 6:30 work.
time conditions.
forts to further social intercourse
...... .................
. ^.
p.m. the new Church Boards will
Submitted as
The Steveston YPS will hold
recommenda- between the t.wo groups.
meet for supper to hold election of its regular meeting this Sunday, tions drawn up by the outgoing
Nominated by the committee
officers for executive positions. And February 4, at 7:30 p.m. Fred executive
FOR THAT
are
constitutional
immediately following the service Nishi, the literary convenor, will amendments to raise the mem and the retiring executive for
executive positions next year are
tea will be served in the night school. be in charge.
bership fee to $1.00, and to en
MM
t
th. -1
f-
a?
r"
JCCL Invites Prominent K.C. To Speak
Elections Called: Spring Frolic Planned
b r f
S. Uchida
Dr. George Ishiwara, president;
Shota Kondo, vice-president; Ku
nio Shimizu, treasurer; Roy Ya
mamura. corresponding secretary;
Miss Yae Suzuki, recording sec
retary; and Misses Kay Sasaki
and Tomi Iwasaki, social conven
ors. Yoshio Matsui, in the dual
| Nisei problems will be the main capacity of second vice-president
topic of discussion and conversa and chairman of the Athletic
remains Jn office until the
tion at the Kitsilano Japanese Union,
fall of 1940.
School as members of the Koyukai turn over another leaf in their
colorful career Sunday, Fej). 18
at 2:30 sharp in the afternoon.
Members and their friends are
COFFEE SHOPPE
invited to attend the gathering
at which Thomas K. Shoyama.
"EVERYTHING TO EAT
New Canadian editor, and Edward T. Ouchi, JCCL national
FOUNTAIN SERVICE
secretary, will be guest speakers.
4
£
I
TO GIVE YOU PROMPT
i
a
USE
ill
Kolynos
ph
4
I
i
As modern and up-to-date as any store
in the city, our facilities have been de
The main purpose of the
meeting is to acquaint the mem
bers with the aims and work
of the JCCL.
veloped to meet your special needs.
I
Quality and Style in Apparel for Nisei
Children, Ladies and Gentlemen.
Complete lines in Dry Goods —
Japanese Provisions and Curios.
MAIKAWA
369
POWELL STREET
VANCOUVER, B.C.
‘F
*75’
Special—
39c
SISTER’S
AND PERSONAL SERVICE
|
The following questions have
been drafted for discussion:
1. Why have dual nationality?
2. Should the Nisei have a
knowledge of the Japanese language?
3. Are the Issei right in condemning Nisei participation in
dancing?
4. Has the Nisei taken full advantage of the opportunities in
the employment field?
5. Is inter-marriage the answer
to the assimilation problem of
the Nisei into Canadian society?
427
Powell St’
(Reg. 50c)
at
IM
Powell Drug Co
Sey. 7502
399 Powell St
AFTER THE SHOW VISIT—
AMY OKI
AT THE GIRLS' COFFEE SHOP
Breakfast .
Light Lunches
Afternoon Tea
Hot Dogs
Fountain Service
954 Granville St.
m
i‘ >
Kitsilano Club Will
Hold Discussions
On Nisei Problems
A Community
Department Store
1.
Sparkling Smile
large the executive to provide
^41
at
Opposite Dominion Theatre
a* -
Page 6
THE NEW CANADIAN
i*
HITS HIGH C
VA-
Opera Popularity
Bjoerling Revives
Knit Yourself an Apple Sandwich Cookie
Jussi Bjoerling, young Swedish
Needles are clicking busily all over country these days as loyal
women knit "fast rind furious" to keep the fighting men warm and tenor of the Metropolitan Opera
By Anthony T. Kobayashi
cozy in their chilly dugouts. Are you doing your share to help these Company, who will be heard in
It was the afternoon of a September day in 1939 ■’Alien
’
recital here Monday, February 5, >
th^
:
men who are protecting your homes? A few girls are.
busy
fruit
harvesting
season
was
being
interrupted
by
a
drizziir
Knitting ah by yourself can become slow monotonous work, but at the Auditorium, lias, at the f rain. A bill, attractive girl of athletic build, dressed in shorthand
in the midst or company, with bright conversation flowing on ail sides, early age of 28 one of the most sport shirt, with a glorious sun-tan and wind-swept hair, cam/un
just waten that sock take shape in no time. Of course where there are complete operatic repertoires of the winding pathway to a bill-top residence in Okanagan Centr^
women, there will be plenty of spicey chatter. Chatter causes dried all time. Already he knows and With twinkling eyes, she flashed a winning Irish smile, a/sh
has appeared in over 54 roles, an
throats wheih means "Polly put the kettle on."
extraordinary feat for one so inquired, “Is this where Blanche Kobayashi lives?” Upon beip*
Far these women who are plaining and purling in defense of
replied to in the affirmative, she retreated half-way down the rath
young.
the country something extra-specially delicious should be served,
and excitedly called to her cycling companion, “Oh Arthur
For his first year at the
so try these delectable apple sandwich cookies.
found
her at last!”
‘
e
Metropolitan Opera, where he
Cream l cup of shortening thoroughly, add one cup of brown
The girl was Maureen Parry, her companion, her newly-acquired
sugar gradually and continue creaming. Add 2 beaten eggs and mix was the youngest artist to re
husband.
The Japanese girl she sought was her pen pal with whom
ceive a guest contract for prin
well. Sift 3 cups of flour, measure and sife again with 2 tsp. of baking
she had corresponded over a period of four years. It is not un
cipal parts, General Director
powder and IT tsp. of salt. Add alternately with 3 tbsp, of milk to
common for pen pals to realize one of their fondest ambitions and
Edward Johnson asked Bjoerthe first mixture.
meet,
their unseen friends, but the circumstances attendir this
ling
to
prepare
“
La
Boheme,
”
Roll out on a lightly floured board until quite thin, cut with a
meeting
are rather extraordinary.
“Rigoletto” and “II Trovatore”
cookie cutter and bake on a greased cookie sheet in a moderate oven ! as it should be sung; that is,
Honeymoon to New Zealand Via Bicycle
nicely browned. While still warm put together in pairs with the follow
hitting
the
high
C
’
s
and
sustain
Maureen was one of Blanche’s many pen pals, and lived in i
ing filling:
ing them in full voice. Jussi
Dublin,
Ireland, where she worked as a civil service clerk. Last Mav 1
Combine 3 medium apples, peeled and grated, grated rind and
BjoerJing
can
soar
up
to
a
high
she married Arthur Parry and for their honeymoon trip set out" for W
juice of one lemon, and 1 cupful of white sugar. Boil gently for ten
C
and
hold
it.
New
Zealand via bicycle! They left Dublin on June 1st and after I
minutes and cool.
“Il Trovatore” began to suffer touring England, boarded a freighter for Canada, arriving in Mon
|
as a box office attraction when treal on June 25th.
Arrive on Time and Twiddle Your Thumbs
There commenced the cross-country cycle tour which has
I
It was gratifying to see so many hundreds of people arrive on tenors transposed their arias
been acclaimed the first one over an all-Canadian route. They
I
time at the Red Cross Concert, a feat seldom accomplished in Japanese downward. It seemed to lose its
peddled into Okanagan Centre on September 11th, and a few
I
circles these days where it seems to have become a matter of custom brilliance when sung -by other
days
later
reached
Vancouver.
*
I
for each person to say to himself, "Well, everybody else is going to be top-notch artists in the three
Their specially equipped bicycles were loaded down with all
late so ghat's the use of my arriving on time just to twiddle my principal roles, Ibut it is hoped
the
necessaries of travel, special care being taken to eliminate
thumbs." Because of this childish variety of rationalization countless that through Mr. Bjoerling’s ef
meetings have been unduly delayed and frayed tempers taxed to the forts it will be revived to its weight in their clothing and other equipment. In all their travels,
a silk tent was their night shelter and cooking was over an open
limit.
former popularity.
Mr. Johnson expressed great fire.
. , To overlook this hard and fast rule of promptness at a party of anv
The happy couple were quite enthused over Canada and its
kmc is intolerably rude. To be invited to a party is a recognized honour confidence in Bjoerling and pro
and it is only a matter of courtesy to arrive on time. Promptness will phesied a wonderful future for people, and appeared to enjoy their trip immensely. The charming
at ’east show a bit of appreciation to the hostess for all the thought his youngest artist. Tickets are personalities and quick-responding wit of the Irish adventurers
now on sale at Kelly’s Piano completely won the hearts of the Centrites who wished them hap
and energy that she has spent for the pleasure of her guests.
Store on Granville.
piness and success on their journey.
However, unless specially invited to come early, a thoughtful
gwest does not arrive earlier than the hour specified.
In former days it was considered the very height of good manners
to arrive exactly as the clock struck the hour. Many humerous stories
arc told of conscientious guests who waited patiently in line just around
toe corner consulting their watches every few minutes so as to knock
on the door at precisely the right moment.
Ten Minutes Leeway
Marco, The Gondolier
A YEAR AGO..
Nisei Tenor Sings Lead in Operetta
THIS WEEK
The Board of Review, investi
1
year student, who will sing the gating charges of B. C. M.L.A.’s
and
M.P.
’
s
that
“
hundreds
of
tenor lead of Marco, in Gilbert
Japanese were being smuggled
and Sullivan’s well-known oper
into the country each year.”
etta, “The Gondoliers.” He will
handed down the report of its
sing one of the most popular
investigations, and branded the
He is Tatsuo Sanmiya, third
i
airs written by the famous duo
charges
as
“
false
both
in
detail
c
(
"Wrinkles" Is the Word for Chic
•
’
of composers, “A Pair of Spark and substance.”
ling Eyes.”
Powe11 YP Shows
* * *
Two years ago lie won success A census of the Japanese popuin
the role of Guy of Gisborne in lation of B. C. conducted by the |
In Chile it's the style to press wrinkles into your dress instead At Kitsilano Friday
the Society’s production of “Robin Canadian Japanese Association
Of trvmg to get them out. The reason is that
7 °
Hood.
”
indicated that contrary to popu- |
« it'S in a 10;Me state
Nisei Thespians will make their
lar belief the population has W
'^t and.with a dress bid for dramatic recognition Fri- Another Nisei student, Mariko actually declined since the census^R
•----- frock from
'
J wora in chlc U means you're wearing the day evening at the Kitsilano Uyeda. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. of 1931.
latest
Paris.
High School when the Powell B- Uyeda, 2995 West 29th, will
Although the number of second
United YPS directed by Yuki sing in the chorus of “Congeneration jumped from 11,081
J Yoshida will present “First Class tadines.
a
to
13,143, the total population
► Matter” in the Drama Festival of
With
the
cast
of
eighty
studa
II
the Greater Vancouver Y.P. ents practicing daily, and re- declined from 22,205 to 22,075
o
owing
to
deaths
and
departures
Rose Mijasaki
t
.J™1,
hearsals far in advance of sched- for Japan.
t
“First Clas^ Matter,” a comedy ule, the production gives promise
Permanent Waves & ail Branches of
t
laid in the telephone office of a of being the most successful in
SUBSCRIBE TO
beauty Culture done in the most upe
boarding house, is centred upon years. Musical direction is again
to-date methods.
THE NEW CANADIAN
the theme of the well-meaning;being handled by C. Haydn Wil
The Palomar Beauty Shop is Equipped
► trouble maker. The action re-pia^s and the dramatic scenes
ri
► volves around Ada, the big-heart- by E.
with the most Modern and the very
V. Young.
ii
Latest Machinery.
ed telephone operator, who with
The
► all good
intentions ■withholds Feb. operetta will be presented
Phone SEy. 1936
Shaeffer Pen Agents
Res. High. 2132
some first class matter from an Theatre"on the campu^Tickets
Latest Japanese Recordings
aspiring, author thereby causing are now available from any mem
«
“d “
of the Society^
TRmity3T12
331 Powell St
The arrival of all the guests at the same moment, however causes
A talented young Nisei will
confusion so it is now considered more thoughtful for the quests to take a leading role in the annual
friV| 3 t-W minutes late to allow the hostess to attend to last minute production of the Musical Society
dtemls. <en minutes leeway, however, is the limit. To be much ,later
die, of the University of B.C. this
causes great inconvenience to the hostess and the other guests and year.
marss the tardy individual as inconsiderate and ill-bred.
Palomar Beauty Shop
Nimi Shokai
MODISTE FASHION SHOP
Chie and Charm
IN LADIES WEAR
DESIGNED FOR NISEIS
at Prices that cannot be duplicated
Prop. T. Shimotakahara
31 Granville St.
The leading role of Ada is
played by Aki Hyodo, who is
supported by Jimmy Suzuki,
her janitor lover; Wes Fujiwara,
the author; Koto Yatabe, his
fiancee; and Norah Fujita, the
Irish scrubwoman.
Presented on the same program will be plays by St. Andrew’s Fellowship, St. John’s Fellowship and the Crosby Drama
Club.
Saturday evening will feature
'Ebb Tide” by the Cumberland
1 PA and “As Y ou Like It” by the
Belmont United YPS of Victoria.
kelly on Seymour, after Feb. 14/
VANCOUVER, B. C.
QUALITY, ECONOMY AND SERVICE
Union Fish Company
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS
FREE DELIVERY SERVICE
Highland 0335-6
469 Powell Street
i*
HITS HIGH C
VA-
Opera Popularity
Bjoerling Revives
Knit Yourself an Apple Sandwich Cookie
Jussi Bjoerling, young Swedish
Needles are clicking busily all over country these days as loyal
women knit "fast rind furious" to keep the fighting men warm and tenor of the Metropolitan Opera
By Anthony T. Kobayashi
cozy in their chilly dugouts. Are you doing your share to help these Company, who will be heard in
It was the afternoon of a September day in 1939 ■’Alien
’
recital here Monday, February 5, >
th^
:
men who are protecting your homes? A few girls are.
busy
fruit
harvesting
season
was
being
interrupted
by
a
drizziir
Knitting ah by yourself can become slow monotonous work, but at the Auditorium, lias, at the f rain. A bill, attractive girl of athletic build, dressed in shorthand
in the midst or company, with bright conversation flowing on ail sides, early age of 28 one of the most sport shirt, with a glorious sun-tan and wind-swept hair, cam/un
just waten that sock take shape in no time. Of course where there are complete operatic repertoires of the winding pathway to a bill-top residence in Okanagan Centr^
women, there will be plenty of spicey chatter. Chatter causes dried all time. Already he knows and With twinkling eyes, she flashed a winning Irish smile, a/sh
has appeared in over 54 roles, an
throats wheih means "Polly put the kettle on."
extraordinary feat for one so inquired, “Is this where Blanche Kobayashi lives?” Upon beip*
Far these women who are plaining and purling in defense of
replied to in the affirmative, she retreated half-way down the rath
young.
the country something extra-specially delicious should be served,
and excitedly called to her cycling companion, “Oh Arthur
For his first year at the
so try these delectable apple sandwich cookies.
found
her at last!”
‘
e
Metropolitan Opera, where he
Cream l cup of shortening thoroughly, add one cup of brown
The girl was Maureen Parry, her companion, her newly-acquired
sugar gradually and continue creaming. Add 2 beaten eggs and mix was the youngest artist to re
husband.
The Japanese girl she sought was her pen pal with whom
ceive a guest contract for prin
well. Sift 3 cups of flour, measure and sife again with 2 tsp. of baking
she had corresponded over a period of four years. It is not un
cipal parts, General Director
powder and IT tsp. of salt. Add alternately with 3 tbsp, of milk to
common for pen pals to realize one of their fondest ambitions and
Edward Johnson asked Bjoerthe first mixture.
meet,
their unseen friends, but the circumstances attendir this
ling
to
prepare
“
La
Boheme,
”
Roll out on a lightly floured board until quite thin, cut with a
meeting
are rather extraordinary.
“Rigoletto” and “II Trovatore”
cookie cutter and bake on a greased cookie sheet in a moderate oven ! as it should be sung; that is,
Honeymoon to New Zealand Via Bicycle
nicely browned. While still warm put together in pairs with the follow
hitting
the
high
C
’
s
and
sustain
Maureen was one of Blanche’s many pen pals, and lived in i
ing filling:
ing them in full voice. Jussi
Dublin,
Ireland, where she worked as a civil service clerk. Last Mav 1
Combine 3 medium apples, peeled and grated, grated rind and
BjoerJing
can
soar
up
to
a
high
she married Arthur Parry and for their honeymoon trip set out" for W
juice of one lemon, and 1 cupful of white sugar. Boil gently for ten
C
and
hold
it.
New
Zealand via bicycle! They left Dublin on June 1st and after I
minutes and cool.
“Il Trovatore” began to suffer touring England, boarded a freighter for Canada, arriving in Mon
|
as a box office attraction when treal on June 25th.
Arrive on Time and Twiddle Your Thumbs
There commenced the cross-country cycle tour which has
I
It was gratifying to see so many hundreds of people arrive on tenors transposed their arias
been acclaimed the first one over an all-Canadian route. They
I
time at the Red Cross Concert, a feat seldom accomplished in Japanese downward. It seemed to lose its
peddled into Okanagan Centre on September 11th, and a few
I
circles these days where it seems to have become a matter of custom brilliance when sung -by other
days
later
reached
Vancouver.
*
I
for each person to say to himself, "Well, everybody else is going to be top-notch artists in the three
Their specially equipped bicycles were loaded down with all
late so ghat's the use of my arriving on time just to twiddle my principal roles, Ibut it is hoped
the
necessaries of travel, special care being taken to eliminate
thumbs." Because of this childish variety of rationalization countless that through Mr. Bjoerling’s ef
meetings have been unduly delayed and frayed tempers taxed to the forts it will be revived to its weight in their clothing and other equipment. In all their travels,
a silk tent was their night shelter and cooking was over an open
limit.
former popularity.
Mr. Johnson expressed great fire.
. , To overlook this hard and fast rule of promptness at a party of anv
The happy couple were quite enthused over Canada and its
kmc is intolerably rude. To be invited to a party is a recognized honour confidence in Bjoerling and pro
and it is only a matter of courtesy to arrive on time. Promptness will phesied a wonderful future for people, and appeared to enjoy their trip immensely. The charming
at ’east show a bit of appreciation to the hostess for all the thought his youngest artist. Tickets are personalities and quick-responding wit of the Irish adventurers
now on sale at Kelly’s Piano completely won the hearts of the Centrites who wished them hap
and energy that she has spent for the pleasure of her guests.
Store on Granville.
piness and success on their journey.
However, unless specially invited to come early, a thoughtful
gwest does not arrive earlier than the hour specified.
In former days it was considered the very height of good manners
to arrive exactly as the clock struck the hour. Many humerous stories
arc told of conscientious guests who waited patiently in line just around
toe corner consulting their watches every few minutes so as to knock
on the door at precisely the right moment.
Ten Minutes Leeway
Marco, The Gondolier
A YEAR AGO..
Nisei Tenor Sings Lead in Operetta
THIS WEEK
The Board of Review, investi
1
year student, who will sing the gating charges of B. C. M.L.A.’s
and
M.P.
’
s
that
“
hundreds
of
tenor lead of Marco, in Gilbert
Japanese were being smuggled
and Sullivan’s well-known oper
into the country each year.”
etta, “The Gondoliers.” He will
handed down the report of its
sing one of the most popular
investigations, and branded the
He is Tatsuo Sanmiya, third
i
airs written by the famous duo
charges
as
“
false
both
in
detail
c
(
"Wrinkles" Is the Word for Chic
•
’
of composers, “A Pair of Spark and substance.”
ling Eyes.”
Powe11 YP Shows
* * *
Two years ago lie won success A census of the Japanese popuin
the role of Guy of Gisborne in lation of B. C. conducted by the |
In Chile it's the style to press wrinkles into your dress instead At Kitsilano Friday
the Society’s production of “Robin Canadian Japanese Association
Of trvmg to get them out. The reason is that
7 °
Hood.
”
indicated that contrary to popu- |
« it'S in a 10;Me state
Nisei Thespians will make their
lar belief the population has W
'^t and.with a dress bid for dramatic recognition Fri- Another Nisei student, Mariko actually declined since the census^R
•----- frock from
'
J wora in chlc U means you're wearing the day evening at the Kitsilano Uyeda. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. of 1931.
latest
Paris.
High School when the Powell B- Uyeda, 2995 West 29th, will
Although the number of second
United YPS directed by Yuki sing in the chorus of “Congeneration jumped from 11,081
J Yoshida will present “First Class tadines.
a
to
13,143, the total population
► Matter” in the Drama Festival of
With
the
cast
of
eighty
studa
II
the Greater Vancouver Y.P. ents practicing daily, and re- declined from 22,205 to 22,075
o
owing
to
deaths
and
departures
Rose Mijasaki
t
.J™1,
hearsals far in advance of sched- for Japan.
t
“First Clas^ Matter,” a comedy ule, the production gives promise
Permanent Waves & ail Branches of
t
laid in the telephone office of a of being the most successful in
SUBSCRIBE TO
beauty Culture done in the most upe
boarding house, is centred upon years. Musical direction is again
to-date methods.
THE NEW CANADIAN
the theme of the well-meaning;being handled by C. Haydn Wil
The Palomar Beauty Shop is Equipped
► trouble maker. The action re-pia^s and the dramatic scenes
ri
► volves around Ada, the big-heart- by E.
with the most Modern and the very
V. Young.
ii
Latest Machinery.
ed telephone operator, who with
The
► all good
intentions ■withholds Feb. operetta will be presented
Phone SEy. 1936
Shaeffer Pen Agents
Res. High. 2132
some first class matter from an Theatre"on the campu^Tickets
Latest Japanese Recordings
aspiring, author thereby causing are now available from any mem
«
“d “
of the Society^
TRmity3T12
331 Powell St
The arrival of all the guests at the same moment, however causes
A talented young Nisei will
confusion so it is now considered more thoughtful for the quests to take a leading role in the annual
friV| 3 t-W minutes late to allow the hostess to attend to last minute production of the Musical Society
dtemls. <en minutes leeway, however, is the limit. To be much ,later
die, of the University of B.C. this
causes great inconvenience to the hostess and the other guests and year.
marss the tardy individual as inconsiderate and ill-bred.
Palomar Beauty Shop
Nimi Shokai
MODISTE FASHION SHOP
Chie and Charm
IN LADIES WEAR
DESIGNED FOR NISEIS
at Prices that cannot be duplicated
Prop. T. Shimotakahara
31 Granville St.
The leading role of Ada is
played by Aki Hyodo, who is
supported by Jimmy Suzuki,
her janitor lover; Wes Fujiwara,
the author; Koto Yatabe, his
fiancee; and Norah Fujita, the
Irish scrubwoman.
Presented on the same program will be plays by St. Andrew’s Fellowship, St. John’s Fellowship and the Crosby Drama
Club.
Saturday evening will feature
'Ebb Tide” by the Cumberland
1 PA and “As Y ou Like It” by the
Belmont United YPS of Victoria.
kelly on Seymour, after Feb. 14/
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FEBRUARY 2
THE NEW CANADIAN
It
A
Page 7
Japanese Ass\ Holds
Annual Elections
On a Few Japanese Falkways
Nippons Wind Up hit. "A" Season
As Boys' Brigade lake First Win
Elected as Nisei representa
Japan — “Land of the Rising Sun,” pearled in the waters of
:be vast Pacific, for the most part as distant and fairy-like as the
!wd of the six-inch Lilliputians — what a country of contrasts
she presents today!
In 1940. on the occasion of her 2600th anniversary in reviewing
the advance of her civilization, she can point with pride to the
ultra-modern in her bustling metropolis, Tokyo, yet the ancient and
intrinsically Japanese is to be seen almost, everywhere still, in
many cases side by side with the modern.
When it comes to making comparisons, an utterly dif
ferent mode of living and quaint customs make it impossible
to measure with the occidental yardstick many of these things
that are Japanese.
*
*
*
“JAPANESE TIME"
To begin with, time in Japanese chronology is not reckoned
as in Christian countries. It is divided into eras with a variable
number of years, which now correspond with the reigns of the
respective Emperors, each era being designated by a particular
name called a “year name.” Thus, 1940 is the 15th year of Showa
— the first year of the present Showa (“Radiant Peace”) being
1926 — and this Show'a is the 230th era since the founding of the
Japanese Empire by Jimmu Tenno.
A JAPANESE CHARACTERISTIC
The Japanese are highly emotional but early acquire the habit
of suppressing evidences of their deep-seated emotion, and encase
themselves in an armour of inscrutability impenetrable to the
Westerner. But occasionally their emotions cannot be suppressed
and break out violently even in high places, as revealed in the
scenes which sometimes occur during the sittings of the Diet.
Only a few years ago at some of the great baseball games
even the most exciting plays did not move the huge crowds
to shout or yell in the approved manner; they sat, thousands
of men and boys, absolutely silent as if at a funeral. However,
today a Japanese baseball crowd is not much different from
the ardent American fans of the game.
tives on the committee of the
Victoria
Japanese
Association
were
Muss
Masao
Kuwabara
and
Okamoto,
prominent
JCCL
city.
leaders
in
the
capital
Re-elected to the presidency
of the Association was K. Taka
hashi, supported by M. Kawa
soe, vice-president; S. Henmi,
secretary; O. Onishi, assistant
secretary; and G. Watanabe,
treasurer.
Other members of the exec
utive include N. Watanabe, H.
Takahashi, S. Kondo, M. loi.
K. Uyede, R. Ono, K. Tanaka,
M. Okamoto, M. Samejima, M.
Kuwabara, K. Takata, S. Naka
sone, K. Ise, J. Mizuno, K. Ka
neda and M. Sawada.
C.J.A. Re-Elects
Nisei Leaders Io
Executive Board
The hard - working Nippons’ £
wound up their Intermediate AA
cage schedule by dropping a<^
ragged game to an improved^
Boys Brigade five. 40-20. The winl£
CHAPEAU
By Bob Okazaki
The other night the Son
of Nippon had a dream. And
in his dream he saw hats
floating around in disordered
profusion. Headgear of every
description filled the air.
the hitherto luckless cellar-dwell's,
lers.
is
The Powell Streeters trotted;^
another iron-man team onto the J
Y.W.C.A. gym floor and were in J
the thick of the fight at first $
This surely was an omen.
holding their opponents to a 11-9 \ And so the following after
edge in the initial quarter. But. c noon, on arrival at Santa
Anita, Mr. Hashiguchi was
without subs they tired quickly
before the onslaught, of the talley ^ delighted to see that the
first name on the day’s list
and heavier Brigade basket bailers
who won going away.
s of entries was Hatteras.
In the second half just two men J
The race started. Hatteras
trailed slightly at the quar
dented the hemp for the Powell
quintet.
Nikaido
snagged
Street
ter. He was neck and neck
all his five points in the third,
with the leader at the half.
and in the last period Shimizu
He passed the three-quarter
conin
two
baskets,
his
zipped
post half-a-length in the lead. %
tribution to the contest.
Then the entire bunch thun w
%
dered down the home stretch %
High scorer of the evening was
past the Nipponese. Mr. Ha
Neilson who ran wild in the
shiguchi was some distance
fourth quarter to rap in a total
from the post and could not
of 13 markers.
determine the winner.
“Sombrero wins!”
That the Nisei are being ac JCCL Squad Breaks
corded more and more recogni
tion among the Issei was revealed
in last week’s 26th annual elec
YOSHINO
I;
tions of the Canadian Japanese . With Jimmie Shimizu and
The theatre is one place where the Japanese give free expres Association, as over 500 members Harold Kawasoe flashing great
sion to their emotions. During pathetic scenes, men and women went to the polls in a record vote form to snare fourteen and ten
points
apiece,
the
Citizen
to elect this year’s executive.
weep with little restraint.
b
362 ALEXANDER ST.
•
5
beat
out
the
Taiyos,
!
PHONE TRI. 0723
I
Dr.
M.
Miyazaki,
Edward
T.
The Japanese regard self-control as the highest of the virtues.
26-19,
in
the
first
game
of
the
English has many expletives — and they fill a useful function, Ouchi and Nobuichi Yamaoka second half of the capital city AWWVWW.\AM1W%Y^
but in Japanese swear words are practically non-existent, which were among the thirty-five suc cage loop.
WAYAW»\\U\WVyWA\
would indicate that the Japanese language has little provision cessful candidates for the Asso
The JCCL squad led 16-8 at ।
made for the expression of anger.
ciation’s
general
executive half time. Top point-getter for
board while Eddie Kitagawa the losing team was Thomas Ku
New Funeral Chapel
BULLYING POLICEMAN BULLIED
was one of the three entrusted wabara. with twelve points.
In some old communities there is an ancient autumn festival
*
♦
*
custom which allows the villagers to punish the most hated person with the auditorship.
JCCL: Kuwata, Kondo (2), Shi
in the village — and sometimes this custom and privilege are ob Dr. Miyazaki is well-known for mizu (14), Henmi, Okamoto, H.
the sterling work he has per Kawasoe (10). Total, 26.
served in very strenuous ways.
formed in the past as treasurer
On October 18, 1932, in the little town of Shiozake, in
Taiyos: Mitsuo Kawasoe, Mu
of the Association while Mr.
Wakayama Prefecture this custom was carried out vigourouly,
neo
Kawasoe (2), Kuwabara (12), «’ 304 Dunlevy Ave. High 0141J
Ouchi and Mr. Yamaoka are per
but as the victim happened to be the lone policeman of the
haps more widely known to the Kawahara (2), Hasegawa (3).
village, the action brought down the wrath of the authorities
WW>AWWV\i\W^
Nisei in connection with the Total, 19.
on the offenders.
JCCL. Mr. Kitagawa, starring as
an important cog in the cham
GIFT GIVING
Another interesting Japanese custom is the one connected with pion Asahi nine of a decade ago,
is now serving the community in
the giving of gifts.
one of the city’s major banking
When a neighbour makes a gift of some fruit, mushrooms, etc., institutions.
a maid servant usually brings it on a lacquer tray covered with
a fukusa, a silken cloth. When the tray is handed back, a sheet
of special writing paper, hanshi, or a box of matches is placed on Your Radio Deserves
the tray. If this were not done, its omission would indicate that
the receiver did not care to receive further gifts from that par
ticular giver. The Japanese say that only a beggar returns an An Expert Technic’n
empty tray.
Organized in 1928 and in
The box of matches is a survival of the custom of making a corporated under the laws of
return gift of the old-time flat and broad carton of matches then the province, the Associated
in use — a git of some value in those «?ays when matches were not Radio Technicians of B.C. is
so cheap as they are today.
an organization of the most ef
For 2nd Half Lead
Sukiyaki
Undertakers
fipt&t
ficient radio servicemen in the
province, according to Katsumi
Tateishi, Nisei radio specialist
of Steveston.
HAJIME SUZUKI
/YOUR
EYES/
Optometrist
377 Powell St.
I
Sey. 1185
WWWWAYWWAW^WWAW.WWV.W^^
KOMURA BROS. LTD.
I
General Merchants
J
TRinity 0092
269 Powell St.
i
Every member of the Asso
ciation is examined as to tech
nical ability and business jntegrity, and is required to have
proper equipment to
adjust
radio sets.
Members can be identified
by their badges or membership
cards, which provide the pub
lic with their only guarantee
of efficient and honest radio
repairs.
Mr. Tateishi stresses that a
radio is a delicately-adjusted
mechanism, and deserves the
care that only a thoroughly ex
perienced well-equipped special
ist can give it.
p
rz
0
THE NEW CANADIAN
It
A
Page 7
Japanese Ass\ Holds
Annual Elections
On a Few Japanese Falkways
Nippons Wind Up hit. "A" Season
As Boys' Brigade lake First Win
Elected as Nisei representa
Japan — “Land of the Rising Sun,” pearled in the waters of
:be vast Pacific, for the most part as distant and fairy-like as the
!wd of the six-inch Lilliputians — what a country of contrasts
she presents today!
In 1940. on the occasion of her 2600th anniversary in reviewing
the advance of her civilization, she can point with pride to the
ultra-modern in her bustling metropolis, Tokyo, yet the ancient and
intrinsically Japanese is to be seen almost, everywhere still, in
many cases side by side with the modern.
When it comes to making comparisons, an utterly dif
ferent mode of living and quaint customs make it impossible
to measure with the occidental yardstick many of these things
that are Japanese.
*
*
*
“JAPANESE TIME"
To begin with, time in Japanese chronology is not reckoned
as in Christian countries. It is divided into eras with a variable
number of years, which now correspond with the reigns of the
respective Emperors, each era being designated by a particular
name called a “year name.” Thus, 1940 is the 15th year of Showa
— the first year of the present Showa (“Radiant Peace”) being
1926 — and this Show'a is the 230th era since the founding of the
Japanese Empire by Jimmu Tenno.
A JAPANESE CHARACTERISTIC
The Japanese are highly emotional but early acquire the habit
of suppressing evidences of their deep-seated emotion, and encase
themselves in an armour of inscrutability impenetrable to the
Westerner. But occasionally their emotions cannot be suppressed
and break out violently even in high places, as revealed in the
scenes which sometimes occur during the sittings of the Diet.
Only a few years ago at some of the great baseball games
even the most exciting plays did not move the huge crowds
to shout or yell in the approved manner; they sat, thousands
of men and boys, absolutely silent as if at a funeral. However,
today a Japanese baseball crowd is not much different from
the ardent American fans of the game.
tives on the committee of the
Victoria
Japanese
Association
were
Muss
Masao
Kuwabara
and
Okamoto,
prominent
JCCL
city.
leaders
in
the
capital
Re-elected to the presidency
of the Association was K. Taka
hashi, supported by M. Kawa
soe, vice-president; S. Henmi,
secretary; O. Onishi, assistant
secretary; and G. Watanabe,
treasurer.
Other members of the exec
utive include N. Watanabe, H.
Takahashi, S. Kondo, M. loi.
K. Uyede, R. Ono, K. Tanaka,
M. Okamoto, M. Samejima, M.
Kuwabara, K. Takata, S. Naka
sone, K. Ise, J. Mizuno, K. Ka
neda and M. Sawada.
C.J.A. Re-Elects
Nisei Leaders Io
Executive Board
The hard - working Nippons’ £
wound up their Intermediate AA
cage schedule by dropping a<^
ragged game to an improved^
Boys Brigade five. 40-20. The winl£
CHAPEAU
By Bob Okazaki
The other night the Son
of Nippon had a dream. And
in his dream he saw hats
floating around in disordered
profusion. Headgear of every
description filled the air.
the hitherto luckless cellar-dwell's,
lers.
is
The Powell Streeters trotted;^
another iron-man team onto the J
Y.W.C.A. gym floor and were in J
the thick of the fight at first $
This surely was an omen.
holding their opponents to a 11-9 \ And so the following after
edge in the initial quarter. But. c noon, on arrival at Santa
Anita, Mr. Hashiguchi was
without subs they tired quickly
before the onslaught, of the talley ^ delighted to see that the
first name on the day’s list
and heavier Brigade basket bailers
who won going away.
s of entries was Hatteras.
In the second half just two men J
The race started. Hatteras
trailed slightly at the quar
dented the hemp for the Powell
quintet.
Nikaido
snagged
Street
ter. He was neck and neck
all his five points in the third,
with the leader at the half.
and in the last period Shimizu
He passed the three-quarter
conin
two
baskets,
his
zipped
post half-a-length in the lead. %
tribution to the contest.
Then the entire bunch thun w
%
dered down the home stretch %
High scorer of the evening was
past the Nipponese. Mr. Ha
Neilson who ran wild in the
shiguchi was some distance
fourth quarter to rap in a total
from the post and could not
of 13 markers.
determine the winner.
“Sombrero wins!”
That the Nisei are being ac JCCL Squad Breaks
corded more and more recogni
tion among the Issei was revealed
in last week’s 26th annual elec
YOSHINO
I;
tions of the Canadian Japanese . With Jimmie Shimizu and
The theatre is one place where the Japanese give free expres Association, as over 500 members Harold Kawasoe flashing great
sion to their emotions. During pathetic scenes, men and women went to the polls in a record vote form to snare fourteen and ten
points
apiece,
the
Citizen
to elect this year’s executive.
weep with little restraint.
b
362 ALEXANDER ST.
•
5
beat
out
the
Taiyos,
!
PHONE TRI. 0723
I
Dr.
M.
Miyazaki,
Edward
T.
The Japanese regard self-control as the highest of the virtues.
26-19,
in
the
first
game
of
the
English has many expletives — and they fill a useful function, Ouchi and Nobuichi Yamaoka second half of the capital city AWWVWW.\AM1W%Y^
but in Japanese swear words are practically non-existent, which were among the thirty-five suc cage loop.
WAYAW»\\U\WVyWA\
would indicate that the Japanese language has little provision cessful candidates for the Asso
The JCCL squad led 16-8 at ।
made for the expression of anger.
ciation’s
general
executive half time. Top point-getter for
board while Eddie Kitagawa the losing team was Thomas Ku
New Funeral Chapel
BULLYING POLICEMAN BULLIED
was one of the three entrusted wabara. with twelve points.
In some old communities there is an ancient autumn festival
*
♦
*
custom which allows the villagers to punish the most hated person with the auditorship.
JCCL: Kuwata, Kondo (2), Shi
in the village — and sometimes this custom and privilege are ob Dr. Miyazaki is well-known for mizu (14), Henmi, Okamoto, H.
the sterling work he has per Kawasoe (10). Total, 26.
served in very strenuous ways.
formed in the past as treasurer
On October 18, 1932, in the little town of Shiozake, in
Taiyos: Mitsuo Kawasoe, Mu
of the Association while Mr.
Wakayama Prefecture this custom was carried out vigourouly,
neo
Kawasoe (2), Kuwabara (12), «’ 304 Dunlevy Ave. High 0141J
Ouchi and Mr. Yamaoka are per
but as the victim happened to be the lone policeman of the
haps more widely known to the Kawahara (2), Hasegawa (3).
village, the action brought down the wrath of the authorities
WW>AWWV\i\W^
Nisei in connection with the Total, 19.
on the offenders.
JCCL. Mr. Kitagawa, starring as
an important cog in the cham
GIFT GIVING
Another interesting Japanese custom is the one connected with pion Asahi nine of a decade ago,
is now serving the community in
the giving of gifts.
one of the city’s major banking
When a neighbour makes a gift of some fruit, mushrooms, etc., institutions.
a maid servant usually brings it on a lacquer tray covered with
a fukusa, a silken cloth. When the tray is handed back, a sheet
of special writing paper, hanshi, or a box of matches is placed on Your Radio Deserves
the tray. If this were not done, its omission would indicate that
the receiver did not care to receive further gifts from that par
ticular giver. The Japanese say that only a beggar returns an An Expert Technic’n
empty tray.
Organized in 1928 and in
The box of matches is a survival of the custom of making a corporated under the laws of
return gift of the old-time flat and broad carton of matches then the province, the Associated
in use — a git of some value in those «?ays when matches were not Radio Technicians of B.C. is
so cheap as they are today.
an organization of the most ef
For 2nd Half Lead
Sukiyaki
Undertakers
fipt&t
ficient radio servicemen in the
province, according to Katsumi
Tateishi, Nisei radio specialist
of Steveston.
HAJIME SUZUKI
/YOUR
EYES/
Optometrist
377 Powell St.
I
Sey. 1185
WWWWAYWWAW^WWAW.WWV.W^^
KOMURA BROS. LTD.
I
General Merchants
J
TRinity 0092
269 Powell St.
i
Every member of the Asso
ciation is examined as to tech
nical ability and business jntegrity, and is required to have
proper equipment to
adjust
radio sets.
Members can be identified
by their badges or membership
cards, which provide the pub
lic with their only guarantee
of efficient and honest radio
repairs.
Mr. Tateishi stresses that a
radio is a delicately-adjusted
mechanism, and deserves the
care that only a thoroughly ex
perienced well-equipped special
ist can give it.
p
rz
0
Page 8
!****!*'Tt>'!*WEnwi»s>^
I HE NEW CANADIAN
t
n Hi
1h4I
'?
What, No Snow?
FEBRUARY 7
Cagettes Clash
Fuji Skiers Are
Moaning Low
“Better to have Insurance for a Lifetime and not
For the first time in Nisei
history, Vancouver cagettes en
gaged in an international en
counter when Seattle invaded
the city to capture a narrow
18-13 victory. Chiye Nishikaze
evaded Seattle’s cool-checking
Carol Daty long enough to let i
go a shot, while Renko Fujii,
Marie Aoki and Vancouver’s
Marge Kusakabe closed in for 1
the rebound.
need it than need it for a day and not have it."
UNAKA INSURANCE AGENCIES
Spring is in the air, and all the
world seems bright and cheery,
415 POWELL ST.
with buds getting ready to burst
Highland 2571
and birds tuning up down south.
But the Fuji Skiers are singing
their swan song for the season,
after enjoying only three Sundays
-oi
of skiing up on Grouse. ‘‘It looks
as if," mourns Secretary Cece
Okawara. ‘‘we’re all washed up,
By Seiji Onizuka
now that the rain last Sunday
Seattle's invasion is all over. After a hectic week-end of taki
washed all the snow away!"
the visitors sight-seeing; driving through torrential Vancouver raim
It certainly Is a pitiful, for
racing here and there from Yamasan to Itaguma for their favourite dish
after spending all summer lab
fish cakes; looking for souvenirs; walking through Woodward's on '
ouring on building a new cabin,
candy-buying
rampage and at the same time trying to learn the "Pancho"
club members find that the
from Marie and Renko, Seattle's champion jitterbugs, I was a physical
weatherman has shipped all
wreck on Monday. Hoping to catch up on my sleep at the office I
the snow to Florida.
crept in slowly, but woe is me, the chief heard me and now I'm'stuck
Last Sunday so desperate were
with- this column, whether you like it or not!
Bus Ohori and Tom Hatanaka
Classified Ads
1
that they went out shovel in hand
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and finally gathered up enough
Apply
at The New Canadian. The girls' game was so muddled up that
of the stuff to make a fifteen
. the usually competent ref, Eddie Ide didn't know whether they were
foot downhill course. They prac
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coming or going. A little brushing up on the rules and a little care
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tised on it all afternoon.
j
j taken in ball-handling and.we can take them. No horse-laff please
The rest of the Fuji Skiers |
spent the afternoon at cards.
"But,” says Cece, "there’s a
t^y ^d anticipated. If it hadn't been forthe
accurate sniping of Kiide Shimizu, they would be in mourning now
silver lining in this rain cloud.
No big fuel bills to worry about!"
insfead of singing their victory song. Either the crowd, or the girls on
P
try
S,
Mfllkawas
Down
Druggists
the
side bench distracted Shige Ashikawa so much that the usual 20Princeton International
The club has received an in
There's a young man down in Steveston who goes by h
COU,d 9amer °n’y 9
™ssin9 ^ ^t-ups.
vitation from the Princeton Ski the name of Teruo Nakatsu. Some say he's a crooner
-r
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Association to attend the Inter- Others a one-man show over the footliohts hut
rah J
Talking of one-hand artists It was worth the money to see the
national Ski Tournament at cage fans who gathered at the PoweH Gym last WednesdaypXT?^
Princeton, Feb. 9-11.
unanimously agreed that he was some basketbailer as he Points- Anyone desiring information as to where he gets all his pep
The Princeton Ski Hili is
considered one of the best on
sniped a total of 31 points to lead his team-mates to a ,ust inquire at the ^ew P»er Cafe and hear how he maltreated the
the continent, according to Sec
decisive 45-36 victory over the much vaunted Harrv'sIT’Bone steak last Saturday.
retary Carl Stenvold, who cre'w.
1—
While we're on the subject of casaba-tossing, Mi Akiyama, the
writes, “We are hoping your
^1
[hustling manager of the Nippons, is mighty glad that all league games
In the curtain caller, Powell
club will be well represented
marpole [ are over in the community league. Lately the players' turnout has been
Drug kept up with a fast-step
as this would make the first
ping Maikawa squad with the g
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so disgusting that he has had barely enough for one full team. I can't
tournament that we have had
understand why the players haven't shown a little more co-operative
department store boys holding trnie S LineUp For
competitors of Japanese desa slight edge, but finally bog
'
spirit. On the other hand the Nippons in the Pro-Rec Loop have made
cent in our competitions.”
ged down to a 45-35 defeat.
rlay-Ott Berths
such a fine showing that they have more than a chance to make the
Sometime in March, the
There were no upsets in ths to ^ Here'S hopins that we'" see at least ™^
,
club
inhere was no stopping Nakatsu
will journey o n
Riuaier to return frOm the toot of the opening /„“^%“Sa^^
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whistle.
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Going into Soccer channels, allow me to tip my hat off to the
front, to the side, from way out took Celtics
Nishihama Challenge trophy for —it didn’t make much difference. 32 Marpole"-doubled the
apanese soccer lads. While strolling along Powell Grounds last Sunslalom and downhill events for He was right in there scoring,
in
driz2lin9 rain I suddenly noticed a mob of mud-soaked
the second year.
Wednesdav.
kicking
a heavy water-logged ball around on the playground, scoring, scoring.
r?'n9 'n ^ pudd,es of rain water- Having never seen
। Up to the disastrous third ses their unbroken win streak'to eimhtL
holding
down
a
strong
Nomad'
b
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°
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unat,cs
assembled m one field before I took a closer gander
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sion. Harry’s were, very much in
and to my astonishment the mud-caked figures turned out to be our
SERVED AT
the picture trailing by a scant five. 35-27.
Steveston and Marpole are a own Japanese soccer boys going at it hammer-and-tongs and soaked
basket. 24-22, but Nakatsu again
to the skin. Can they take it!
hit his first period stride potting cinch for first and second as
"Yessir, The Champ Knocked Me Out!"
four honeys in a row, leaving the the season draws to a close,
"Who, Ken Lindsay? Not so hot," answered Tadao Kato several
opposition ten points in the back while Nomads and Ernies and
252 POWELL ST.
months
ago in an interview with The New Canadian when asked for his
wash, a lead that was just too Monarchs will battle it out for
SEY. 3517 - 5774
the remaining berths. Acmes opinion of Lindsay, the recently crowned U.S. amateur flyweight cham
much for Harry's to overcome.
are out in the cold while the pion. Tadao Kato ran up against the champ, and a T.K.O. in the recent
^
$
$
Sun Golden Glove Tournament. "What do you say now, Tad? Is it
Similarly, Maikawa led by a Celts still have a mathematical still 'Not so hot'?"
chance.
FINEST CAKES
margin of only two baskets in
In the Ernies-Celtic tussle with
the last quarter, but Tuck ShiKiyoshi Suga on the rampage, Er
DROP IN AT
mizu. the druggists’ sharpshooter,
nies
took
the
aggressive
from
the
swished in a beauty to bring the
HOT DOGS
ICE CREAM
fii st and sweeping- into an early
difference to one.
12-6
lead
won
going
away.
392 Powell St.
WINNING RALLY
Marpole started out slowly
206 MAIN ST.
against
the
tailenders
but
gradu
Sey. 3933
From then on. the drug store
boys kept fighting back point for ally forged ahead and paced by
tinj “hub Miike put the game
point but suddenly a yellow-shirt on
i
ice in the last quarter.
HARRY’S
> splurge with baskets by Onizuka.
< ror Heal Japanese Dishes
their usual smooth
Uno and Ashikawa cleared Mai- team-wo rl
CLOTHES SHOP
Steveston
Juniors
s
r kawas out of the ticklish posi- buik up
an overwhelming 33-16
TSUBAME [ tion.
459 E. Hastings St.
margin in three quarters and al
H Tuck Shimizu kept the Powell
High. 2132
ly Naruse was able to
253 POWELL ST.
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£|ing 16 points while Shige Ashi- ter for the fishers they won han
”[kawa was second with 15.
dily 35-27.
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What, No Snow?
FEBRUARY 7
Cagettes Clash
Fuji Skiers Are
Moaning Low
“Better to have Insurance for a Lifetime and not
For the first time in Nisei
history, Vancouver cagettes en
gaged in an international en
counter when Seattle invaded
the city to capture a narrow
18-13 victory. Chiye Nishikaze
evaded Seattle’s cool-checking
Carol Daty long enough to let i
go a shot, while Renko Fujii,
Marie Aoki and Vancouver’s
Marge Kusakabe closed in for 1
the rebound.
need it than need it for a day and not have it."
UNAKA INSURANCE AGENCIES
Spring is in the air, and all the
world seems bright and cheery,
415 POWELL ST.
with buds getting ready to burst
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and birds tuning up down south.
But the Fuji Skiers are singing
their swan song for the season,
after enjoying only three Sundays
-oi
of skiing up on Grouse. ‘‘It looks
as if," mourns Secretary Cece
Okawara. ‘‘we’re all washed up,
By Seiji Onizuka
now that the rain last Sunday
Seattle's invasion is all over. After a hectic week-end of taki
washed all the snow away!"
the visitors sight-seeing; driving through torrential Vancouver raim
It certainly Is a pitiful, for
racing here and there from Yamasan to Itaguma for their favourite dish
after spending all summer lab
fish cakes; looking for souvenirs; walking through Woodward's on '
ouring on building a new cabin,
candy-buying
rampage and at the same time trying to learn the "Pancho"
club members find that the
from Marie and Renko, Seattle's champion jitterbugs, I was a physical
weatherman has shipped all
wreck on Monday. Hoping to catch up on my sleep at the office I
the snow to Florida.
crept in slowly, but woe is me, the chief heard me and now I'm'stuck
Last Sunday so desperate were
with- this column, whether you like it or not!
Bus Ohori and Tom Hatanaka
Classified Ads
1
that they went out shovel in hand
WANTED—Somebody with some knowledge of the girls' rules
and finally gathered up enough
Apply
at The New Canadian. The girls' game was so muddled up that
of the stuff to make a fifteen
. the usually competent ref, Eddie Ide didn't know whether they were
foot downhill course. They prac
Fh0t0
by
Jo
Sek
o
coming or going. A little brushing up on the rules and a little care
__
tised on it all afternoon.
j
j taken in ball-handling and.we can take them. No horse-laff please
The rest of the Fuji Skiers |
spent the afternoon at cards.
"But,” says Cece, "there’s a
t^y ^d anticipated. If it hadn't been forthe
accurate sniping of Kiide Shimizu, they would be in mourning now
silver lining in this rain cloud.
No big fuel bills to worry about!"
insfead of singing their victory song. Either the crowd, or the girls on
P
try
S,
Mfllkawas
Down
Druggists
the
side bench distracted Shige Ashikawa so much that the usual 20Princeton International
The club has received an in
There's a young man down in Steveston who goes by h
COU,d 9amer °n’y 9
™ssin9 ^ ^t-ups.
vitation from the Princeton Ski the name of Teruo Nakatsu. Some say he's a crooner
-r
r
T-Bone Steak for Bull's-eyes
Association to attend the Inter- Others a one-man show over the footliohts hut
rah J
Talking of one-hand artists It was worth the money to see the
national Ski Tournament at cage fans who gathered at the PoweH Gym last WednesdaypXT?^
Princeton, Feb. 9-11.
unanimously agreed that he was some basketbailer as he Points- Anyone desiring information as to where he gets all his pep
The Princeton Ski Hili is
considered one of the best on
sniped a total of 31 points to lead his team-mates to a ,ust inquire at the ^ew P»er Cafe and hear how he maltreated the
the continent, according to Sec
decisive 45-36 victory over the much vaunted Harrv'sIT’Bone steak last Saturday.
retary Carl Stenvold, who cre'w.
1—
While we're on the subject of casaba-tossing, Mi Akiyama, the
writes, “We are hoping your
^1
[hustling manager of the Nippons, is mighty glad that all league games
In the curtain caller, Powell
club will be well represented
marpole [ are over in the community league. Lately the players' turnout has been
Drug kept up with a fast-step
as this would make the first
ping Maikawa squad with the g
• /
> . _ _
_
so disgusting that he has had barely enough for one full team. I can't
tournament that we have had
understand why the players haven't shown a little more co-operative
department store boys holding trnie S LineUp For
competitors of Japanese desa slight edge, but finally bog
'
spirit. On the other hand the Nippons in the Pro-Rec Loop have made
cent in our competitions.”
ged down to a 45-35 defeat.
rlay-Ott Berths
such a fine showing that they have more than a chance to make the
Sometime in March, the
There were no upsets in ths to ^ Here'S hopins that we'" see at least ™^
,
club
inhere was no stopping Nakatsu
will journey o n
Riuaier to return frOm the toot of the opening /„“^%“Sa^^
’
This Game of Water Soccer
whistle.
the^elpqnp^111^8
Going into Soccer channels, allow me to tip my hat off to the
front, to the side, from way out took Celtics
Nishihama Challenge trophy for —it didn’t make much difference. 32 Marpole"-doubled the
apanese soccer lads. While strolling along Powell Grounds last Sunslalom and downhill events for He was right in there scoring,
in
driz2lin9 rain I suddenly noticed a mob of mud-soaked
the second year.
Wednesdav.
kicking
a heavy water-logged ball around on the playground, scoring, scoring.
r?'n9 'n ^ pudd,es of rain water- Having never seen
। Up to the disastrous third ses their unbroken win streak'to eimhtL
holding
down
a
strong
Nomad'
b
h
°
f
unat,cs
assembled m one field before I took a closer gander
REAL CHINESE DISHES
sion. Harry’s were, very much in
and to my astonishment the mud-caked figures turned out to be our
SERVED AT
the picture trailing by a scant five. 35-27.
Steveston and Marpole are a own Japanese soccer boys going at it hammer-and-tongs and soaked
basket. 24-22, but Nakatsu again
to the skin. Can they take it!
hit his first period stride potting cinch for first and second as
"Yessir, The Champ Knocked Me Out!"
four honeys in a row, leaving the the season draws to a close,
"Who, Ken Lindsay? Not so hot," answered Tadao Kato several
opposition ten points in the back while Nomads and Ernies and
252 POWELL ST.
months
ago in an interview with The New Canadian when asked for his
wash, a lead that was just too Monarchs will battle it out for
SEY. 3517 - 5774
the remaining berths. Acmes opinion of Lindsay, the recently crowned U.S. amateur flyweight cham
much for Harry's to overcome.
are out in the cold while the pion. Tadao Kato ran up against the champ, and a T.K.O. in the recent
^
$
$
Sun Golden Glove Tournament. "What do you say now, Tad? Is it
Similarly, Maikawa led by a Celts still have a mathematical still 'Not so hot'?"
chance.
FINEST CAKES
margin of only two baskets in
In the Ernies-Celtic tussle with
the last quarter, but Tuck ShiKiyoshi Suga on the rampage, Er
DROP IN AT
mizu. the druggists’ sharpshooter,
nies
took
the
aggressive
from
the
swished in a beauty to bring the
HOT DOGS
ICE CREAM
fii st and sweeping- into an early
difference to one.
12-6
lead
won
going
away.
392 Powell St.
WINNING RALLY
Marpole started out slowly
206 MAIN ST.
against
the
tailenders
but
gradu
Sey. 3933
From then on. the drug store
boys kept fighting back point for ally forged ahead and paced by
tinj “hub Miike put the game
point but suddenly a yellow-shirt on
i
ice in the last quarter.
HARRY’S
> splurge with baskets by Onizuka.
< ror Heal Japanese Dishes
their usual smooth
Uno and Ashikawa cleared Mai- team-wo rl
CLOTHES SHOP
Steveston
Juniors
s
r kawas out of the ticklish posi- buik up
an overwhelming 33-16
TSUBAME [ tion.
459 E. Hastings St.
margin in three quarters and al
H Tuck Shimizu kept the Powell
High. 2132
ly Naruse was able to
253 POWELL ST.
[[Drug quintet in the fight by sinktiltwine in. the. last quarTRINITY 056 1
£|ing 16 points while Shige Ashi- ter for the fishers they won han
”[kawa was second with 15.
dily 35-27.
Steveston Star StdOGS
WaS nOt as s'mp'e as
y SCOriOG ^Pr66^
JfJlUU
•x
■J-
x
c *1
ill
fils®
SUN PEKIN
6 Jp
'
S'
X
*
Sumiyoshi
r
c
c
b
n
s
ERNIE'S
. ....
—..................
.... .
>
^MHMimiHhiHUHijHi.imjnLhn.mhnajHL
JO SEKO
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Anytime, Anywhere
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SE ymour-4570p
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TRINITY
4822
acy s
2
’picutcA ’
j
?■
762 Granville St
528 W. Hastings St.
314 POWELL
r
c
u
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d
c
ir
S(
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