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The New Canadian
THE VOICE OF THE SECOND’ ^E^J^^
YAMA TAXI
SEyrnour 1414
7
CA1
III
No
Weekly
Whirligig
By K. W.
Romance of Vancouver
1940.
Local Observers Forsee Improvement
Of Anglo-Japanese Relations
Far East Crisis
Fails To Dampen I
Student Parley’5
VANCOUVER—Renewed optimism m the future
rend of Ando-Japanese relations following the a jusmerrt
of major difficulties in rhe Far East was
leuiiJ business men and Nisei students who have bun r -tdi
i„o developments in the Orient with considerable »«<) ■ _
A!an Morley's “Romance of Vansurrently appearing m the
TOKYO—Fifty-eight American
Vancouver Sun makes absorbing students and HO Japanese college
Anglo-Japanese Alliance:
It was generally felt that
jading. Especially interesting to us delegates attended the opening.
Great Britain s offer to close
It was pointed out that the re
_ {h5 installments describing the ceremonies of the 7th annual Jap-!
the ship- newal of even a defensive alli
i
the
Burma
route
to
^-Chinese movement, for which an-American Student Conference. |
I ment of war supplies to the ance would be of immense bene
Morley can scarcely find, words which opened last week at Tsuda(
I Chinese central government in fit to Great Britain in her struggle
j
strong enough to express ms con College.
। Chungking, for a period of three against Germany and Italy; while
The U. S. delegation arrived inj
demnation.
‘ months on condition that Japan an opposite course would end in
। seek to arrange peace within evitably in disaster.
। remember the writer not so Yokohama on the Asama Maru,
early
in
the
week,
under
the1 that time, was tantamount to a i
ions ago, when as a colummst tor
Indications that the breach
leadership
of
Francis
Bacon
and.
recognition of Japan s position.
hi; college paper, he used to make
between the United States and
Dr. Catherine Beers, both of the j
ThN it was felt, would open! Japan might be healed with the
yOrv pointed comments upon the
t
Hhe way to a general “rapproche-j
stuffiness of the University and the University of Southern Califor
Chosen Prime Minister of ment” between Japan and Great। adoption of a more realistic at
of
the
students.
It's
renia.
I
titude to conditions in the Far
stupidity
ago
him
Delegates are pursuing dis- j Japan exactly six months the Britain; and hope was expressed। East were also pointed out. A
freshing in this day to see
that with destruction threateningj recent article in the favourite
spare no words in his description, of cussions in 10 round-table | following the abrogation of
the racial intolerance and hypocriti groups: Present day world prob America-Japan trade treaty. i in Europe, a renewal of the Anglo-j American publication “Life”,
Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai re I Japanese Alliance might even be
cal uprighteousness of Vancouver s lems; politics; economic and
usually anti-Japanese was given
signed with his cabinet late
political
affairs
in
the
Pacific:
early citizens.
as an example.
I
Tuesday. Observers believe that I sought.
armaments;
educational
college
Maintain “Open Door’
I
The
belief
was
expressed
that
Nisei Battalion . . .
in all probability a new Coali
life; national traits of both
I the resignation of the Yonai
Lt was also stressed that Great.
Will the second generation be
countries; customs and religions tion Government would be I cabinet would not bring about Britain’s offer to close the Buima
accepted into the Canadian Army,
formed under Prince Fumimaro
of both countries; science and
and given the opportunity to prove
Konoye, former liberal prime i any far reaching change in route in no way meant that she
1 Japan's foreign policy.
would have to forego industrial
their loyalty? If so, can they enlist arts and life.
minister two years ago.
The Japanese delegates were
interes-ts or* treaty rights in the
individually, or are they to be segre
Japanese GovernFar East. The
1
gated into a separate unit? These chosen only after very strict Eng
re-iterated
time, and
lish
examinations,
both
written
ment ..... - .
are insistent questions, still- ham
again
that,
the
speedy
conclusion
and
oral,
so
that
all
discussions
mering for an answer—an answer
I of the three-year old Sino-Japanthat lies, it seems, with brass hats might be carried on in English.
to present a faithful replica isher 1^^^
and tin gods.
The Conference sessions will
combine
*
Fire Destroys
If it be decided that the Nisei
of a Japanese landscape.
continue until July 20.
in China will be left open to all
should be organized into a sep
All delegates to the conference Encl^wood Bunkhouse
legitimate treaty claims.
Hawaiian Japanese
arate unit, what sort of thing is are living in the new dormitories
ENGLEWOOD, B.C.—July 9th, at Runs for Senator
Negotiations for a ■general adit likely to be? A battalion today
of
Tsuda
college.
a
1 :30 at night, fire swept through
numbers roughly over 1000 men,
HONOLULU. —Announcing that justment of policy, it was underAfter the conference in Tokyo,
sen- stood, are proceeding in Tokyo
but it is doubtful if there are that
■the American delegate? will make a bunkhouse housing employees of he would run for the territorial
between the British Ambassadoi,
many physically fit young men
a 10-dav tour of the Kwansai dist the Englewood Pulpwood Mill, burn ate, Sanji Abe, Hilo businessman,
Sir Robert Craigie, and Foreign
over 21 among the Nisei availfiled hi s candidacy papershadrecently.
rict and a 15-day tour of Man- ing it to the ground.
signed Minister Hachno Anta.
able for service. On the other choukuo. They are expected to
Some fifty endorsers
Lack
of
adequate
fire-fighting
hand, it would not be a difficult
leave for the U. S. on the Asama equipment made it impossible to the election nomination to date,
task to find some 300 men to Maru, August 16. and the Heian
with Hilo Sheriff Henry K. Martin
save
the
building,
despite
the
efforts
Portland Welcomes
form a Nisei company.
the top of the list.
Maru, August 17.
of Nisei employees. Their good work, at Abe,
a well-to-do merchant, has
None of us like the idea at first
however, prevented the spread of the served'on the Hawaiian county po
JACL Delegates
—the idea that even when volun
fire to adjoining bunkhouses and the
teering or being conscripted for
lice
commission.
PORTLAND — The Portland
M. Furuya Builds mess-hall, when the fire, fanned by
military service that we should be
a
strong
north-east
breeze,
threatShip Freedom Still Sought
I
Chamber of Commerce has ex
segregated. That's because we ve
w
ened
further
destruction.
by Canadian Japanese Association
tended a cordial invitation to all
been too familiar with that sort of
New Store
Seven Occidental employees lost
delegates to the 6th biennial
thing all our lives; and I've heard
The
Canadian
Japanese
Associa
National Convention of the Jap
A handsome addition to I an their complete belongings.
a number of young men declare,
tion
will
again
take
up
the
question
anese American Citizens League
“If that's the only way they want couver’s Japanese Community American JACL Chapters
of
securing
greater
freedom
for
to the “City of Roses’’ from Aug
will be the fine modern depaitme, then to h------ with them."
friends and relatives who visit Ter ust 26 to September 4, the con*
ment store now under construc Aiding Red Cross Drive
At first I agreed thoroughly tion by M. Furuya and Co m the
minal Dock to bid “bon voyage to
Chapters of the Japanese Ameri travellers to Japan. Although recog vention dates.
with them. But thinking it over three hundred block Powell Stieet.
Arrangements for accommoda
can Citizens League up and down nizing the need for caution, the
gives one a different slant on it.
tion
have been completed by the
A complete renovation of the the coast are joining in the Red
There would be many advantages
local community feels that the res host, chapter in Portland, and full
premises formerly occupied by Cross War Relief Fund Drive. In
to forming an all-Nisei unit. Dis
trictions are unnecessarily severe.
details for the biggest convention
the
Tokyo
Archery
and
the
Matmany
districts,
the
chapters
have
cipline, for one thing, would be
Ion
record have been worked out.
sunovu” is proceeding rapidK volunteered to canvass Japanese Emperor Hirohito to
very easily maintained. And the
Occupying the attention of
communities to raise
for rthe Review Ful1 neet
1 p funds
r? J:
“esprit de corps" of such a unit and the new store is exW
League leaders at present, how
be completed near the end of Au= humanitarian war relief of the Red
—I'd be willing to match it
TOKYO.
—
The combined Japan ever, are the problems of or
Cross.
1
against the oldest and proudest ust.
ese fleet will be concentrated off ganization, finance and policy
Furuya
and
Co.
will
continue
regiment in Canada.
Donate
Japanese
Garden
Yokusaka Thursday for a full dress to be considered by delegates
to carrv the wide line ot good®
The idea of a separate unit, of now handled at their Powell Stree to L. A. High School
inspection by Emperor Hirohito, it at the national convention.
course, is distasteful because the store, but one department
was announced by the Imperial
District Councils are meeting to
LOS ANGELES.—Dedicated to the Household. Concern of grave inter consider these vital problems,
| Nisei, through experience, have specialize in foodstuffs and t
I found that they must always stand other will carry a complete stock memory of the late principal, a pic national problems was given as the preparatory to the Convention
turesque Japanese garden was re reason for the Emperor's inspection. One of the most important ot
•1 up to guard their rights. But today,
of
dry
goods.
______
cently
donated by Japanese students
| more i is needed than the insistence
these is a proposed plan for pro
and
graduates
of the Polytechnic Vocations Essay
I upon i rights. Because of our racial ciples of conduct and government
portionate assessment of chap
| origin,, the democratic process of her institutions, her fine tolerant High Schoo! as a result of three Contest Announcement
ters to support the national body.
receiving rights and then accepting people of whom I have met so many years of effort.
Although the Vancouver Island
Several, entries have been received
Designed by a professional Nisei
responsibilities has been reversed, so and the beauty and grandeur of the
delegate from the JCCL has been
that first we must shoulder bur land itself—these are the thing
landscape gardener, the garden con in the vocational essay contest spon named, the National Council has
5g
dens, before being given all the should hold representative not the tains the traditional Japanese plants, sored by the Canadian Japanese not selected the representative
equipment which makes those bur human weaknesses. of prejudice and the pine for strength and long, life, Association and are awaiting perusal from the Mainland. The selec
dens most bearable.
the bamboo for patience, peach for of the judges. It is expected that tion is expected to be made short
intolerance.
health, and the cherry for simplicity. an announcement of the winner of ly. It is uncertain whether any
। here is another way of looking
the $100jxize, if any, will be made
It's a personal matter of ones
at
A miniature hill, a trickling water shortly. Depending upon the quality difficulty may be encountered in
In the final analysis, loyalty own conscience and self-respect,
is a purely personal matter between one is loyal, then he owes a loyalty fall a little, pool with a footbridge of the essays, a prize may not be■ crossing the border for the conyourself and your country. And I to his loyalty, no matter what the and a gay red "torii" surrounded]
‘vention.
by
17
varieties
of
shrubs
and
plants
I
awardee
.
should rather hold as representative
or Canada, her lofty ideals and prin- I conditions.
r
The
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I
Newsfront
THE VOICE OF THE SECOND’ ^E^J^^
YAMA TAXI
SEyrnour 1414
7
CA1
III
No
Weekly
Whirligig
By K. W.
Romance of Vancouver
1940.
Local Observers Forsee Improvement
Of Anglo-Japanese Relations
Far East Crisis
Fails To Dampen I
Student Parley’5
VANCOUVER—Renewed optimism m the future
rend of Ando-Japanese relations following the a jusmerrt
of major difficulties in rhe Far East was
leuiiJ business men and Nisei students who have bun r -tdi
i„o developments in the Orient with considerable »«<) ■ _
A!an Morley's “Romance of Vansurrently appearing m the
TOKYO—Fifty-eight American
Vancouver Sun makes absorbing students and HO Japanese college
Anglo-Japanese Alliance:
It was generally felt that
jading. Especially interesting to us delegates attended the opening.
Great Britain s offer to close
It was pointed out that the re
_ {h5 installments describing the ceremonies of the 7th annual Jap-!
the ship- newal of even a defensive alli
i
the
Burma
route
to
^-Chinese movement, for which an-American Student Conference. |
I ment of war supplies to the ance would be of immense bene
Morley can scarcely find, words which opened last week at Tsuda(
I Chinese central government in fit to Great Britain in her struggle
j
strong enough to express ms con College.
। Chungking, for a period of three against Germany and Italy; while
The U. S. delegation arrived inj
demnation.
‘ months on condition that Japan an opposite course would end in
। seek to arrange peace within evitably in disaster.
। remember the writer not so Yokohama on the Asama Maru,
early
in
the
week,
under
the1 that time, was tantamount to a i
ions ago, when as a colummst tor
Indications that the breach
leadership
of
Francis
Bacon
and.
recognition of Japan s position.
hi; college paper, he used to make
between the United States and
Dr. Catherine Beers, both of the j
ThN it was felt, would open! Japan might be healed with the
yOrv pointed comments upon the
t
Hhe way to a general “rapproche-j
stuffiness of the University and the University of Southern Califor
Chosen Prime Minister of ment” between Japan and Great। adoption of a more realistic at
of
the
students.
It's
renia.
I
titude to conditions in the Far
stupidity
ago
him
Delegates are pursuing dis- j Japan exactly six months the Britain; and hope was expressed। East were also pointed out. A
freshing in this day to see
that with destruction threateningj recent article in the favourite
spare no words in his description, of cussions in 10 round-table | following the abrogation of
the racial intolerance and hypocriti groups: Present day world prob America-Japan trade treaty. i in Europe, a renewal of the Anglo-j American publication “Life”,
Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai re I Japanese Alliance might even be
cal uprighteousness of Vancouver s lems; politics; economic and
usually anti-Japanese was given
signed with his cabinet late
political
affairs
in
the
Pacific:
early citizens.
as an example.
I
Tuesday. Observers believe that I sought.
armaments;
educational
college
Maintain “Open Door’
I
The
belief
was
expressed
that
Nisei Battalion . . .
in all probability a new Coali
life; national traits of both
I the resignation of the Yonai
Lt was also stressed that Great.
Will the second generation be
countries; customs and religions tion Government would be I cabinet would not bring about Britain’s offer to close the Buima
accepted into the Canadian Army,
formed under Prince Fumimaro
of both countries; science and
and given the opportunity to prove
Konoye, former liberal prime i any far reaching change in route in no way meant that she
1 Japan's foreign policy.
would have to forego industrial
their loyalty? If so, can they enlist arts and life.
minister two years ago.
The Japanese delegates were
interes-ts or* treaty rights in the
individually, or are they to be segre
Japanese GovernFar East. The
1
gated into a separate unit? These chosen only after very strict Eng
re-iterated
time, and
lish
examinations,
both
written
ment ..... - .
are insistent questions, still- ham
again
that,
the
speedy
conclusion
and
oral,
so
that
all
discussions
mering for an answer—an answer
I of the three-year old Sino-Japanthat lies, it seems, with brass hats might be carried on in English.
to present a faithful replica isher 1^^^
and tin gods.
The Conference sessions will
combine
*
Fire Destroys
If it be decided that the Nisei
of a Japanese landscape.
continue until July 20.
in China will be left open to all
should be organized into a sep
All delegates to the conference Encl^wood Bunkhouse
legitimate treaty claims.
Hawaiian Japanese
arate unit, what sort of thing is are living in the new dormitories
ENGLEWOOD, B.C.—July 9th, at Runs for Senator
Negotiations for a ■general adit likely to be? A battalion today
of
Tsuda
college.
a
1 :30 at night, fire swept through
numbers roughly over 1000 men,
HONOLULU. —Announcing that justment of policy, it was underAfter the conference in Tokyo,
sen- stood, are proceeding in Tokyo
but it is doubtful if there are that
■the American delegate? will make a bunkhouse housing employees of he would run for the territorial
between the British Ambassadoi,
many physically fit young men
a 10-dav tour of the Kwansai dist the Englewood Pulpwood Mill, burn ate, Sanji Abe, Hilo businessman,
Sir Robert Craigie, and Foreign
over 21 among the Nisei availfiled hi s candidacy papershadrecently.
rict and a 15-day tour of Man- ing it to the ground.
signed Minister Hachno Anta.
able for service. On the other choukuo. They are expected to
Some fifty endorsers
Lack
of
adequate
fire-fighting
hand, it would not be a difficult
leave for the U. S. on the Asama equipment made it impossible to the election nomination to date,
task to find some 300 men to Maru, August 16. and the Heian
with Hilo Sheriff Henry K. Martin
save
the
building,
despite
the
efforts
Portland Welcomes
form a Nisei company.
the top of the list.
Maru, August 17.
of Nisei employees. Their good work, at Abe,
a well-to-do merchant, has
None of us like the idea at first
however, prevented the spread of the served'on the Hawaiian county po
JACL Delegates
—the idea that even when volun
fire to adjoining bunkhouses and the
teering or being conscripted for
lice
commission.
PORTLAND — The Portland
M. Furuya Builds mess-hall, when the fire, fanned by
military service that we should be
a
strong
north-east
breeze,
threatShip Freedom Still Sought
I
Chamber of Commerce has ex
segregated. That's because we ve
w
ened
further
destruction.
by Canadian Japanese Association
tended a cordial invitation to all
been too familiar with that sort of
New Store
Seven Occidental employees lost
delegates to the 6th biennial
thing all our lives; and I've heard
The
Canadian
Japanese
Associa
National Convention of the Jap
A handsome addition to I an their complete belongings.
a number of young men declare,
tion
will
again
take
up
the
question
anese American Citizens League
“If that's the only way they want couver’s Japanese Community American JACL Chapters
of
securing
greater
freedom
for
to the “City of Roses’’ from Aug
will be the fine modern depaitme, then to h------ with them."
friends and relatives who visit Ter ust 26 to September 4, the con*
ment store now under construc Aiding Red Cross Drive
At first I agreed thoroughly tion by M. Furuya and Co m the
minal Dock to bid “bon voyage to
Chapters of the Japanese Ameri travellers to Japan. Although recog vention dates.
with them. But thinking it over three hundred block Powell Stieet.
Arrangements for accommoda
can Citizens League up and down nizing the need for caution, the
gives one a different slant on it.
tion
have been completed by the
A complete renovation of the the coast are joining in the Red
There would be many advantages
local community feels that the res host, chapter in Portland, and full
premises formerly occupied by Cross War Relief Fund Drive. In
to forming an all-Nisei unit. Dis
trictions are unnecessarily severe.
details for the biggest convention
the
Tokyo
Archery
and
the
Matmany
districts,
the
chapters
have
cipline, for one thing, would be
Ion
record have been worked out.
sunovu” is proceeding rapidK volunteered to canvass Japanese Emperor Hirohito to
very easily maintained. And the
Occupying the attention of
communities to raise
for rthe Review Ful1 neet
1 p funds
r? J:
“esprit de corps" of such a unit and the new store is exW
League leaders at present, how
be completed near the end of Au= humanitarian war relief of the Red
—I'd be willing to match it
TOKYO.
—
The combined Japan ever, are the problems of or
Cross.
1
against the oldest and proudest ust.
ese fleet will be concentrated off ganization, finance and policy
Furuya
and
Co.
will
continue
regiment in Canada.
Donate
Japanese
Garden
Yokusaka Thursday for a full dress to be considered by delegates
to carrv the wide line ot good®
The idea of a separate unit, of now handled at their Powell Stree to L. A. High School
inspection by Emperor Hirohito, it at the national convention.
course, is distasteful because the store, but one department
was announced by the Imperial
District Councils are meeting to
LOS ANGELES.—Dedicated to the Household. Concern of grave inter consider these vital problems,
| Nisei, through experience, have specialize in foodstuffs and t
I found that they must always stand other will carry a complete stock memory of the late principal, a pic national problems was given as the preparatory to the Convention
turesque Japanese garden was re reason for the Emperor's inspection. One of the most important ot
•1 up to guard their rights. But today,
of
dry
goods.
______
cently
donated by Japanese students
| more i is needed than the insistence
these is a proposed plan for pro
and
graduates
of the Polytechnic Vocations Essay
I upon i rights. Because of our racial ciples of conduct and government
portionate assessment of chap
| origin,, the democratic process of her institutions, her fine tolerant High Schoo! as a result of three Contest Announcement
ters to support the national body.
receiving rights and then accepting people of whom I have met so many years of effort.
Although the Vancouver Island
Several, entries have been received
Designed by a professional Nisei
responsibilities has been reversed, so and the beauty and grandeur of the
delegate from the JCCL has been
that first we must shoulder bur land itself—these are the thing
landscape gardener, the garden con in the vocational essay contest spon named, the National Council has
5g
dens, before being given all the should hold representative not the tains the traditional Japanese plants, sored by the Canadian Japanese not selected the representative
equipment which makes those bur human weaknesses. of prejudice and the pine for strength and long, life, Association and are awaiting perusal from the Mainland. The selec
dens most bearable.
the bamboo for patience, peach for of the judges. It is expected that tion is expected to be made short
intolerance.
health, and the cherry for simplicity. an announcement of the winner of ly. It is uncertain whether any
। here is another way of looking
the $100jxize, if any, will be made
It's a personal matter of ones
at
A miniature hill, a trickling water shortly. Depending upon the quality difficulty may be encountered in
In the final analysis, loyalty own conscience and self-respect,
is a purely personal matter between one is loyal, then he owes a loyalty fall a little, pool with a footbridge of the essays, a prize may not be■ crossing the border for the conyourself and your country. And I to his loyalty, no matter what the and a gay red "torii" surrounded]
‘vention.
by
17
varieties
of
shrubs
and
plants
I
awardee
.
should rather hold as representative
or Canada, her lofty ideals and prin- I conditions.
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Editor, The New Canadian —•
Editor, The New CanadT;
Dear Sir: Congrats on the Do-1 Dear Sir: I was pretty
minion Day' issue of The New;at tpe end of last month
Canadian. When it didh t a1^'® I didn’t get my June 2bh coin- on
time. I wondered what hadSTAFF
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happened, but it was more of a ! The
Canadian on time.
/CL
Kunita T. Shoyama
Yoshimitsu Higashi .
Sei it Onizuka
surprise to get such a big issue. ' kept waiting for it a couple dav
Kiyoaki C. Momose
Irene Uchida
Minoru Yatabe
I’ve read it right through, and and when it didn’t turn up wa
BUSINESS MANAGER
must say it was very interesting. thinking of writing to
VW
the
Special
Dominion
Edward T. Ouchi
Dav
I
liked
the
stories
by
Mark
Toy
WHO
ama, “Cinderella.” and “Kaye” came.
Published weekly at the Taiyo Printing Co.
especially. Let’s have more of
Was I surprised and u eh shred;
25c per month; One year. $2.50 in advance
y\BOUT the girl there was a kind them please.
Although I leave early jn q^
of oddness which baffled under
“Just Nisei. morning for work, I stayed ud
standing. You felt it when you j
late that night to read that swell
encountered her for the first time, | Vancouver.
edition. My hearty congrats w
Nisei and War Service
a sort of hardness which contrasted |
¥
you and your staff. I was might!
Day by day the Empire organizes itself to assume heavier and strangely with the utter feminity of
NEW SLANT
proud to pass it among my Cana
the girl. She seemed such an un
dian buddies, and can say ths;
heavier burdens in,its iron determination to see the war through worldly type, altogether on the deli
Editor, The New Canadian
they enjoyed reading it also.
to the end. showing mercy but asking none, in the words of Prime cate side, yet you believed that you Dear Sir: Permit
t
M T think youf paper doe
mor
Minister Churchill.
caught a flash of unyielding strength my appreciation Ox ion
tQ
the Canadiaus
a. copy oii^^ or our a bette.
i ness in sending
Canada will begin the organization of her manpower with the in her.
problems
When you tried to know her bet-1 the Juiy 1st issue oi -he 1' ^ । ^han anythin
registration of every man and woman over sixteen years. and will
else
that
I kno
follow it up with the drafting of single men for compulsory military ter you came upon the thing again, j Canadian. Its many articles on of.
for she was very cool and very polite I such a wide range of topics, its
training.
For this isn’t the first time th
and you were uncomfortably awarR short stories and sketches, and
of
CanaI
’
ve
showed The New Canadian
There is yet doubt, however, concerning the position
that you had committed an offense. its editorial comment have giv
dian-born Japanese, and how we may be afiected by the program It was not as if she chose to ignore en me a new slant upon the to my pals, and I’ve noticed that,
of conscription for home defence adopted by the Government. you. That would have been plain Canadian-born Japanese and the and I’m not kidding either, that
they’ve stopped arguing the way
Although Minister of National War Services J. G. Gardiner declared and forgivable. It was a feeling she problems they face in the coun- they used to do about all that
gave to you that you had in some
in the House of Commons that '‘there will be no exemptions fiom way attempted to. take advantage of | trv of their birth.
baloney a lot of auti-Japanese
I was much impressed by Gie|peOpje have dished out in the
military training except a few limited by law,’ and that a peison her.
will always be subject to call, as long as troublesome questions
Now if you were a psychologist admirable command of the Eng-!pas^. Besides, I think it’s mighty
remain unsettled in the Far East, the part that second generation you would have suspected that she lish language which so many of important that at this stage oi
the game when everybody is lookfelt herself vulnerable to something your writers possess and. would
may play in Canada’s program cannot be forseen.
Their ing suspiciously at every other
like
to
compliment
them.
Lhe sought deliberately to shut out
shines through fellow as if he was a ‘’fifth col
1
For ourselves, we know there is no question over the willing ^^ ^ life and dared nQt com. sincerity, too.
ness of the second generation to serve in home defence, and ®ven municatc with you because you might every line and I trust that umnist” that we’Niseis show just
through your medium more and on which side of the fence we are,
to enlist for service overseas, if the opportunity is provided. weaken her will. But, not being a
more of my fellows will gain | that we are real loyal Canadians,
Whether that opportunity to demonstrate completely and convinc- psychologist, you were baffled.
the “Nisei” position.
I
A New Canadian Fan.
ingly the lovalty of Canadian-born Japanese is to be granted rests JNDEED you were a fool and should Vancouver, B. C.
“Hakujin.”
with international events and the far-sightedness of Canadian
have the sense not to fall in love
with
the girl. But you did and
authorities.
there you were, hung out on an imJapa^s Monroe Doctrine
.
possible limb, unable to retreat in
Japon and Great Britain
grace and unwilling to proceed into T IKE its prototype in America, the Japanese “Monroe Doctrine" is
’
.
certain danger.
Japan's policy toward East Asia with reference to her relations
Whatever may be said of Japanese militarism or aggression. I g0 yOU uid tlac best thing that oc- with the Western powers. It has no concern with relations between
the underlying fact still remains that the Far East is Japan’s curred to you, and you went and Japan and other countries of East Asia. The present condition of this
natural sphere in the world today, and that her national existence dug into her history to find out if area greatly resembles that which existed in the western hemispnere
is delicately balanced upon the nature of her commercial and poli- you couid why she behaved as she in the early part of the 19th century in that, with the only exception
Heal relations with the Asiatic Mainland. In contrast, the interests | did deliberately excluding the finer of Japan, all the regions of East Asia are in status the colonies or semi
are -purely commercial
or
emotions from her experiencecolonies of European and American powers.
of the western
------ ------democracies
---------. ,
„ colonial,
.„
and in no way could be conceived as being essential to the weltaie
You found that she came of 5
Japan's “Monroe Doctrine," now in its first stage of development,
of the British or American people.
large family existing in direct poverty
and that she was the oldest girl and bears a close resemblance to the original Monroe Doctrine of the
Reports from the Far East indicate that for the first time
in a way a second mother to her United States. It must, of necessity, contain principles of non-colonizaBritish diplomacy is prepared to admit the truth of this situabrothers and sisters. She was on tion, non-territorial acquisition and non-intervention.
tion, and to come to some form of agreement that will recognize
leave of absence, you gathered, due
Japan’s paramount position in the Orient.
to the fact that she was caring for
T cannot be denied that the principle of Japan's Monroe Doctrine
The vital nature of her relations with the AsiaLc mainland a sick aunt in the city while her
is primarily a political one, but at the same time it contains an
has of course been the touchstone of Japan’s foreign policy, ever uncle was away.
economic
principle as a secondary attribute just like
e ori9ir^
since her emergence from seclusion. It was on these teims that
Consequently you felt a lot of
Japan earlv became an ally of Great Britain arrayed against Tsarist dmiration for the girl and you cal- doctrine. However, it is never invoked for the purpose o errioin
Russia; and it was only when Great Britain herself refused to admit led yourself a brute for attempting expansion as was the case in American history. Manchoukuo thougn
not
the truth of Japan’s claims, that these traditional allies parted to force yourself upon her. Yet you with the help of Japan, is clearly an independent country and is the
also realized that in sacrificing her- in any respect the territory of Japan. In brief, Japan has n°.
company and Japan accepted the overtures of Nazi Germny.
slightest territorial ambition; but she does demand the rig. t or
Once Great Britain is prepared to recognize, the importance of helf thus for her family she was
be
losing
out
on
all
the
normal
drcams
security and opportunity to trade.
Japan's interests in her own part of the globe, the way will
to
and
hungers
of
a
young
girl.
ln the economic sphere the Japanese "Monroe Doctrine encleared for a return to a friendly basis, and Japan will be able
reject Nazi offers of friendship. And Great Britain will find in| You could see that she'may have visages what.may be termed "East Asia continental ism, w ic is
Japan an ally whose foreign policy has at least been consistent been aware of this and that was the other than a movement based upon the geographical, r3^ia' ‘
.
and'carried out with good faith, in marked contrast to Germany, rcason for her slamming the door so and economic solidarity of the countries of East Asia, with M
Russia or anv number of European countries.
firmly in your face. She feared that of bringing about the closest possible intercourse among em.
3
will to martyrdom was weak
vieweo
The countries cf East Asia are already a single community
process
THREE ESSENTIALS OF DOMESTIC BLISS
and that if she allowed any sugges- from geographical and historical standpoints, and they are in
Goin of a personal happiness to enter
arising
of
forming
an
economic
community.
Japan
s
requiremen
s
A highly cultivated Chinese gentleman says: To my mind J^ere her consciousness she might succumb
arising
from her capitalistic system and the need of her neighbours
arc three things essential to make earthly existence perfect bliss.' They I
^ temptation.
from their agrarian economy are mutually offset.
are first an American house provided with all the latest accommodations
second,
daily
food
cooked
a
la
Chinoise:
|]\]OW
you
were
an
individualist
for comfort and convenience:
_
and you wondered just in pass A MERICAN writers have criticized Japan, asserting that
and third, a Japanese wife of the old type with modern education.
A
United
States
does
not
close
the
door
of
the
Arnencan
con
'
The gentleman shows good taste and sound sense, But there is ing thus briefly through her life if under the pretext of the Monroe Doctrine, Japan doses n
h.c
she was not making a mistake and
incongruity in his selection.
East
Asia
under
her
“
Monroe
Doctrine."
Yet
the
U™ted
that her sincere efforts to mother
The style of architecture or the plan of the building he loves changes her brothers and sisters were _ not in fact kept the door of Latin America closed under Carnboea^p the
from year to year. A house designed twelve months ago lacks accom- robbing them of a strength arising Even conceding for the sake of argument that s e
। ^ii
Inverselv the
modations whkh the constructor v.l put m
from a battle with environment and open door in her part of the world, the open door has a
Japanese bride, trained in the modern style, does not possess the refine victory over that environment.
continue to be maintained to the same extent, if not mor..
ment the
temper and the domestic virtue which our Chinese friend
. " . esserj.
But you knew that in the eyes Asia.
admires in out womanhood of the old school. If he wants an ideal house
It should be clear that the Japanese “Monroe Doctrine । Statesof the world she was a great person
he must wait as long n he cm. If he would have an ideal wife, he must
and you could not buck the opinion tially the same as the original Monroe Doctrine of the u
hurrv up In the meantime the kitchen will continue unaltered. Bor who
of the world and you went your
Thinking people, then, who uphold its application in tde '^^lye
can change the cuh.im ut which has attained well-nigh abso ute per
knew that you should
fection? A decade will transform the American architecture: half a ccn- way
have ripped aside her defensive shell must admit the logic of its application in East sia',, a___ ^ikematsu
tuiv sc ill obliterate most of the traits of a Japanese womans character, and caused her to realize her woman manifestation of regionalism as against universalism.
‘but Chinese cooking will rennin unchanged for cycles to come.- Dr.
Kamikawa in "Pacific Affairs Weekly.
hood. But you did not.
Irazo Mitobe in EDIIORIAL JOTTINGS.
Vancouver, B. C.
/I paper published by and for second generation Japanese in
Canada, and devoted to their welfare as citizens of Canada.
U'^, ,r
4
396 Powell Street
O universal brotherhood!
Where art thou fled and gone
Why rage the sea and tempest where
The sun but lately shone?
—Emperor Meiji.
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Editor, The New Canadian —•
Editor, The New CanadT;
Dear Sir: Congrats on the Do-1 Dear Sir: I was pretty
minion Day' issue of The New;at tpe end of last month
Canadian. When it didh t a1^'® I didn’t get my June 2bh coin- on
time. I wondered what hadSTAFF
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happened, but it was more of a ! The
Canadian on time.
/CL
Kunita T. Shoyama
Yoshimitsu Higashi .
Sei it Onizuka
surprise to get such a big issue. ' kept waiting for it a couple dav
Kiyoaki C. Momose
Irene Uchida
Minoru Yatabe
I’ve read it right through, and and when it didn’t turn up wa
BUSINESS MANAGER
must say it was very interesting. thinking of writing to
VW
the
Special
Dominion
Edward T. Ouchi
Dav
I
liked
the
stories
by
Mark
Toy
WHO
ama, “Cinderella.” and “Kaye” came.
Published weekly at the Taiyo Printing Co.
especially. Let’s have more of
Was I surprised and u eh shred;
25c per month; One year. $2.50 in advance
y\BOUT the girl there was a kind them please.
Although I leave early jn q^
of oddness which baffled under
“Just Nisei. morning for work, I stayed ud
standing. You felt it when you j
late that night to read that swell
encountered her for the first time, | Vancouver.
edition. My hearty congrats w
Nisei and War Service
a sort of hardness which contrasted |
¥
you and your staff. I was might!
Day by day the Empire organizes itself to assume heavier and strangely with the utter feminity of
NEW SLANT
proud to pass it among my Cana
the girl. She seemed such an un
dian buddies, and can say ths;
heavier burdens in,its iron determination to see the war through worldly type, altogether on the deli
Editor, The New Canadian
they enjoyed reading it also.
to the end. showing mercy but asking none, in the words of Prime cate side, yet you believed that you Dear Sir: Permit
t
M T think youf paper doe
mor
Minister Churchill.
caught a flash of unyielding strength my appreciation Ox ion
tQ
the Canadiaus
a. copy oii^^ or our a bette.
i ness in sending
Canada will begin the organization of her manpower with the in her.
problems
When you tried to know her bet-1 the Juiy 1st issue oi -he 1' ^ । ^han anythin
registration of every man and woman over sixteen years. and will
else
that
I kno
follow it up with the drafting of single men for compulsory military ter you came upon the thing again, j Canadian. Its many articles on of.
for she was very cool and very polite I such a wide range of topics, its
training.
For this isn’t the first time th
and you were uncomfortably awarR short stories and sketches, and
of
CanaI
’
ve
showed The New Canadian
There is yet doubt, however, concerning the position
that you had committed an offense. its editorial comment have giv
dian-born Japanese, and how we may be afiected by the program It was not as if she chose to ignore en me a new slant upon the to my pals, and I’ve noticed that,
of conscription for home defence adopted by the Government. you. That would have been plain Canadian-born Japanese and the and I’m not kidding either, that
they’ve stopped arguing the way
Although Minister of National War Services J. G. Gardiner declared and forgivable. It was a feeling she problems they face in the coun- they used to do about all that
gave to you that you had in some
in the House of Commons that '‘there will be no exemptions fiom way attempted to. take advantage of | trv of their birth.
baloney a lot of auti-Japanese
I was much impressed by Gie|peOpje have dished out in the
military training except a few limited by law,’ and that a peison her.
will always be subject to call, as long as troublesome questions
Now if you were a psychologist admirable command of the Eng-!pas^. Besides, I think it’s mighty
remain unsettled in the Far East, the part that second generation you would have suspected that she lish language which so many of important that at this stage oi
the game when everybody is lookfelt herself vulnerable to something your writers possess and. would
may play in Canada’s program cannot be forseen.
Their ing suspiciously at every other
like
to
compliment
them.
Lhe sought deliberately to shut out
shines through fellow as if he was a ‘’fifth col
1
For ourselves, we know there is no question over the willing ^^ ^ life and dared nQt com. sincerity, too.
ness of the second generation to serve in home defence, and ®ven municatc with you because you might every line and I trust that umnist” that we’Niseis show just
through your medium more and on which side of the fence we are,
to enlist for service overseas, if the opportunity is provided. weaken her will. But, not being a
more of my fellows will gain | that we are real loyal Canadians,
Whether that opportunity to demonstrate completely and convinc- psychologist, you were baffled.
the “Nisei” position.
I
A New Canadian Fan.
ingly the lovalty of Canadian-born Japanese is to be granted rests JNDEED you were a fool and should Vancouver, B. C.
“Hakujin.”
with international events and the far-sightedness of Canadian
have the sense not to fall in love
with
the girl. But you did and
authorities.
there you were, hung out on an imJapa^s Monroe Doctrine
.
possible limb, unable to retreat in
Japon and Great Britain
grace and unwilling to proceed into T IKE its prototype in America, the Japanese “Monroe Doctrine" is
’
.
certain danger.
Japan's policy toward East Asia with reference to her relations
Whatever may be said of Japanese militarism or aggression. I g0 yOU uid tlac best thing that oc- with the Western powers. It has no concern with relations between
the underlying fact still remains that the Far East is Japan’s curred to you, and you went and Japan and other countries of East Asia. The present condition of this
natural sphere in the world today, and that her national existence dug into her history to find out if area greatly resembles that which existed in the western hemispnere
is delicately balanced upon the nature of her commercial and poli- you couid why she behaved as she in the early part of the 19th century in that, with the only exception
Heal relations with the Asiatic Mainland. In contrast, the interests | did deliberately excluding the finer of Japan, all the regions of East Asia are in status the colonies or semi
are -purely commercial
or
emotions from her experiencecolonies of European and American powers.
of the western
------ ------democracies
---------. ,
„ colonial,
.„
and in no way could be conceived as being essential to the weltaie
You found that she came of 5
Japan's “Monroe Doctrine," now in its first stage of development,
of the British or American people.
large family existing in direct poverty
and that she was the oldest girl and bears a close resemblance to the original Monroe Doctrine of the
Reports from the Far East indicate that for the first time
in a way a second mother to her United States. It must, of necessity, contain principles of non-colonizaBritish diplomacy is prepared to admit the truth of this situabrothers and sisters. She was on tion, non-territorial acquisition and non-intervention.
tion, and to come to some form of agreement that will recognize
leave of absence, you gathered, due
Japan’s paramount position in the Orient.
to the fact that she was caring for
T cannot be denied that the principle of Japan's Monroe Doctrine
The vital nature of her relations with the AsiaLc mainland a sick aunt in the city while her
is primarily a political one, but at the same time it contains an
has of course been the touchstone of Japan’s foreign policy, ever uncle was away.
economic
principle as a secondary attribute just like
e ori9ir^
since her emergence from seclusion. It was on these teims that
Consequently you felt a lot of
Japan earlv became an ally of Great Britain arrayed against Tsarist dmiration for the girl and you cal- doctrine. However, it is never invoked for the purpose o errioin
Russia; and it was only when Great Britain herself refused to admit led yourself a brute for attempting expansion as was the case in American history. Manchoukuo thougn
not
the truth of Japan’s claims, that these traditional allies parted to force yourself upon her. Yet you with the help of Japan, is clearly an independent country and is the
also realized that in sacrificing her- in any respect the territory of Japan. In brief, Japan has n°.
company and Japan accepted the overtures of Nazi Germny.
slightest territorial ambition; but she does demand the rig. t or
Once Great Britain is prepared to recognize, the importance of helf thus for her family she was
be
losing
out
on
all
the
normal
drcams
security and opportunity to trade.
Japan's interests in her own part of the globe, the way will
to
and
hungers
of
a
young
girl.
ln the economic sphere the Japanese "Monroe Doctrine encleared for a return to a friendly basis, and Japan will be able
reject Nazi offers of friendship. And Great Britain will find in| You could see that she'may have visages what.may be termed "East Asia continental ism, w ic is
Japan an ally whose foreign policy has at least been consistent been aware of this and that was the other than a movement based upon the geographical, r3^ia' ‘
.
and'carried out with good faith, in marked contrast to Germany, rcason for her slamming the door so and economic solidarity of the countries of East Asia, with M
Russia or anv number of European countries.
firmly in your face. She feared that of bringing about the closest possible intercourse among em.
3
will to martyrdom was weak
vieweo
The countries cf East Asia are already a single community
process
THREE ESSENTIALS OF DOMESTIC BLISS
and that if she allowed any sugges- from geographical and historical standpoints, and they are in
Goin of a personal happiness to enter
arising
of
forming
an
economic
community.
Japan
s
requiremen
s
A highly cultivated Chinese gentleman says: To my mind J^ere her consciousness she might succumb
arising
from her capitalistic system and the need of her neighbours
arc three things essential to make earthly existence perfect bliss.' They I
^ temptation.
from their agrarian economy are mutually offset.
are first an American house provided with all the latest accommodations
second,
daily
food
cooked
a
la
Chinoise:
|]\]OW
you
were
an
individualist
for comfort and convenience:
_
and you wondered just in pass A MERICAN writers have criticized Japan, asserting that
and third, a Japanese wife of the old type with modern education.
A
United
States
does
not
close
the
door
of
the
Arnencan
con
'
The gentleman shows good taste and sound sense, But there is ing thus briefly through her life if under the pretext of the Monroe Doctrine, Japan doses n
h.c
she was not making a mistake and
incongruity in his selection.
East
Asia
under
her
“
Monroe
Doctrine."
Yet
the
U™ted
that her sincere efforts to mother
The style of architecture or the plan of the building he loves changes her brothers and sisters were _ not in fact kept the door of Latin America closed under Carnboea^p the
from year to year. A house designed twelve months ago lacks accom- robbing them of a strength arising Even conceding for the sake of argument that s e
। ^ii
Inverselv the
modations whkh the constructor v.l put m
from a battle with environment and open door in her part of the world, the open door has a
Japanese bride, trained in the modern style, does not possess the refine victory over that environment.
continue to be maintained to the same extent, if not mor..
ment the
temper and the domestic virtue which our Chinese friend
. " . esserj.
But you knew that in the eyes Asia.
admires in out womanhood of the old school. If he wants an ideal house
It should be clear that the Japanese “Monroe Doctrine । Statesof the world she was a great person
he must wait as long n he cm. If he would have an ideal wife, he must
and you could not buck the opinion tially the same as the original Monroe Doctrine of the u
hurrv up In the meantime the kitchen will continue unaltered. Bor who
of the world and you went your
Thinking people, then, who uphold its application in tde '^^lye
can change the cuh.im ut which has attained well-nigh abso ute per
knew that you should
fection? A decade will transform the American architecture: half a ccn- way
have ripped aside her defensive shell must admit the logic of its application in East sia',, a___ ^ikematsu
tuiv sc ill obliterate most of the traits of a Japanese womans character, and caused her to realize her woman manifestation of regionalism as against universalism.
‘but Chinese cooking will rennin unchanged for cycles to come.- Dr.
Kamikawa in "Pacific Affairs Weekly.
hood. But you did not.
Irazo Mitobe in EDIIORIAL JOTTINGS.
Vancouver, B. C.
/I paper published by and for second generation Japanese in
Canada, and devoted to their welfare as citizens of Canada.
U'^, ,r
4
396 Powell Street
O universal brotherhood!
Where art thou fled and gone
Why rage the sea and tempest where
The sun but lately shone?
—Emperor Meiji.
Page 3
t
fey
br
^\S
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THE NEW CANADIAN
Manchoukuo Forging Ahead Rapidly
Pro and Con
®SwiON-for and Against
By C. 0.
■ e to time there has been considerable discussion
l? b
of dual nationality and the Nisei, and the effect
OUT 1
Q on the Nisei. Not a few have found, on reaching
may■
thev had been registered at birth in both Canada
EJj^n. and have taken steps to "expatriate” themselves from
.goods were not found to be rach. Icallv different from those in the
The exotic, glamorous and bizarre । Unj^d States. Included among the
Orient has long cast a spell over I provisions were beef at 50 chiad a
the western mind. However, an oc''
nd (a chiad corresponds to the
invariably
pictures
^^ j$ one huncjredth of a
cidental mind
dark-skinned natives dwelling in Yuan, which in turn is worth a little
i mud hovels on next-to-nothing as over 25c American money, but
(shown in the Hollywood proauction, ।whose actu3| purchasing power in
("The Good Earth," when the ques Manchoukuo is equivalent to that
tion of oriental living standards is of the dollar in America); fish 20
'brought up. This picture may have chiad; sugar 10 chiad; flour 9 chiad,
I been true in Manchuria of seven potatoes 4 chiad.
wears ago, but not in the ManchouAlthough beef and flour are ex
1 kuo of today except in remote pensive, their cost does not affect
'country districts.
the people much as fish and nee
।
Startling Progress
are their staple food. (Rice costs
For P*uyi
progress,
startingly
j
rui
too, OIUI
A*' >y ■ j rapid
r ', has | about 1 1 chiad a pound.) Sugar is
(characterized the development of | expensive as it has to be imported.
| Manchoukuo since its founding in To sum prices up, meals run up
1932. The total mileage of railways to about SO chiad a day as com
has more than doubled from 2,d00 pared with $1.10 a day in America.
to well over 5750. The rich and
Among other things, a broad
almost inexhaustible mineral, agri cloth shirt costs 3.20 Yuan, silk
cultural and forest resources of the necktie 1.50 Yuan, shoes made to
country are being explored and ex order 1 5 Yuan, undershirts or shorts
ploited to their fullest. Heavy in 35 chiad each, haircut (which in
CBR
tune
in
to
dustries in iron, coal, liquid fuel, cludes a haircut, shave and sham
sure
to
Be
p.m.
electricity, manufacture of motor poo) 50 chiad, cigarettes 10 chiad
Friday evening at 6:30
,
discars, airplanes, arms, machinery and r per package of.twenty (imported to
when Prof. H. F. Angus,
tinguished Canadian political chemicals are being developed on a bacco such as "Camels cost 40
scientist, will interview George vast scale. A "five-year plan which chiad), admission to movies 20
T. Tamaki, on the position of was launched in 1937 and which chiad and up (many American films
the Japanese in Canada, and will be reaching its goal next year are shown), and a subscription to
especially their attitude to the has added tremendous impetus to a daily costs 1.10 Yuan.
As to wages, the Manchoukuoan
the progress.
war.
k Vo?t of US have paid little attention to the question. Our
cousins. who are given full political rights if born in.
States' have often urged expatriation. One estimate or
lhe 1 Vof dual nationalists of this kind in Northern California
rlie
= Der cent of the entire second generation popuS 5 ?T:XiX some pros and eons of the Question of
hition. i ne
expatriation as I see it:
And Why We Shouldn't
Why We Should Expatriate
1. Dual nationality does not
1, Japanese nationality is of no
-ical use to the average Nisei have anyr -practical effect on us
practici
Canada, and if we are to con- while we are in Canada.. It does
tinue
tiuue to
to fight for our rights in not mean that we are forced to
Canada, we must do so as oana-i ^.^^, service in Japan. It is a
dian citizens, not as Japanese harmless reC0rd of our names to
objects.
subjects.
there is no rugh to take all the
• • ’ Tr ’duaLnationalitv. for no ( please our parents. Therefore
of so-called “expatriation
can serve two masters trouble
. .- - —
„t the same time. International
2. On the other hand the very
has no room for such an fact that we are registered in
anomaly as “dual nationality Japan gives us -psychological com
3. The psychological effect of fort, because we -know that if
dual nationality on the Nisei Canada does not accept us as
themselves is bad—because the citizens
,clLlzeu5 -we can go to
w Japan to
—
unsettled state of the dual alle-|have the status of a Japanese
laborer gets 4 Yuan compared to
Citics Booming
dance, even if only legal and subject after three months resian American laborer re
Cities and towns are booming $3.90
ceives. (American wages, those of
teclinical. may affect our attitude ^ence there.
overnight. The population of HsinHawaiian Nisei
us from embarking on a. positive
in New York, figures
3.
-Registration
of
our
names
king, the capital of Manchoukuo, is laborers
toward our problems—hindering
taken from 'The World Almanac.')
to keep our family trees in Pledge U.S. Loyalty increasing by one and a half thou
and long-term policy. There would
' • • j helps
In conclusion, the living standard
order.
By registration we feel a
sand every month, with most of the
be more conviction and determinand
wage rates are correspondingly
family solidarity and a- respect
HONOLULU—Absolute allegi newcomers signifying their intention
ed power in us if we could say
for family traditions which is sad- ance to the United States and of establishing their permanent the same for both countries. Amerithat we are in every respct (even ly lacking in Canadian society.
firm support of the democratic abode there. A Japanese recently can-made goods are three times
legally) Canadian citizens and
higher in price in Manchoukuo and
Canadian citizens alone.
4. If Canada persistently re principles of the American gov confessed that he was very bewild Manchoukuo-made goods are three
ernment were pledged in a reso
4. Dual nationality serves little fuses to recognize us as Cana lution by the Hawaiian Japan ered when he came back to Man times lower than American goods in
choukuo after a year's absence to
purpose because it has no prac- dian citizens we may even re- ese Civic Association this week,
America because of the exchange
find
everything
so
changed
and
imnounce
our
Canadian
nationality
tical effect on us while we are iu
rate. Both Manchurian and Ameri
following the 14th annual meet
Canada. If we wish to acquire —acquire Japanese nationality ing of the Association in Nuuanu. proved.
can
laborers are living on nearly the
And this progress is not limited
Japanese nationality in Japan, we only—and then appeal to the
to the cities and manufacturing same standard. Contrary to popular
may do so by living in Japan and Japanese government for any un
centres alone. Typical is this state ideas abroad, Manchoukuoan labor
going through the usual proce just treatment by Canada.
ment by a Manchurian farmer in ers do not live like slaves.
dure.
5. Very few Canadians treat us
Kirin Province: "My income has in
5. The effect of dual national or 'consider us Canadian citizens
creased three-fold. However, owing
ity, however negligible from a anyway—so why throw away oui
to the rising standard of living, ex
practical standpoint on the Nisei last connection (no matter how
penditures have also increased about
in Canada, is definitely bad as weak the link) with Japan. Whe
three times. But the lowering of the
far as the effect it may have on ther we are solely ■ Canadian citi
the attitude of the Canadian pub zens, solely Japanese subjects, or
of tax burden by the present govern
lic toward the Nisei is concern even of dual nationality, the atti
HIGH. 4567
of ment financial administration is of
ed. The existence of dual nation tude of Canadians as a whole to a radical change in the attitude
great help."
1 355 POWELL ST
A comparison of prices of goods
ality even among a few of the wards us will never change any the Chinese Government at Chung
king
were
seen
by
neutral
ob
the
Nisei would be played up by un way, and they will probably con- servers in the seventh plenary between Manchoukuo and the
Jnited States published in the latest
scrupulous individuals who may always consider us as "unwanted
session
of
the
Central
Executive
seek to cast doubt on the loyalty
and Supervisory Committees ot issue of the magazine "Nippon
of second generation to Canada aliens.
YOSHINO
the Kuomintang, recently 'Con sheds an informative light upon the
subject
of
living
standards.
The
&
y
cluded in Chunking.
figures listed under Manchoukuo
For the first time, the issue chiefly concern the Japanese living
of peace or war, hitherto ban in Manchoukuo as the Manchurians
Tune Up Your Motor
362 ALEXANDER ST.
ned entirely from consideration - themselves need but one-half or one
PHONE TRI- 0723
A
was placed on the agenda and
with the
third
of
the
Japanese.
openly discussed.
The price of provisions and other
The plenary session itself, tail
ed to take final resolution on the
QUALITY, ECONOMY AND SERVICE
problem,
referring it to depart
at
ments of the government for
further discussion. Generalissimo
Chiang Kai Shek, in his closing
address, emphasized that solid
national unity be maintained in
TRinity 2899
deciding peace or war, leading ob
p Corner Gore & Alexander
groceries and provisions
servers to believe that the way
was being 'prepared for peace
overtures.
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THE NEW CANADIAN
Manchoukuo Forging Ahead Rapidly
Pro and Con
®SwiON-for and Against
By C. 0.
■ e to time there has been considerable discussion
l? b
of dual nationality and the Nisei, and the effect
OUT 1
Q on the Nisei. Not a few have found, on reaching
may■
thev had been registered at birth in both Canada
EJj^n. and have taken steps to "expatriate” themselves from
.goods were not found to be rach. Icallv different from those in the
The exotic, glamorous and bizarre । Unj^d States. Included among the
Orient has long cast a spell over I provisions were beef at 50 chiad a
the western mind. However, an oc''
nd (a chiad corresponds to the
invariably
pictures
^^ j$ one huncjredth of a
cidental mind
dark-skinned natives dwelling in Yuan, which in turn is worth a little
i mud hovels on next-to-nothing as over 25c American money, but
(shown in the Hollywood proauction, ।whose actu3| purchasing power in
("The Good Earth," when the ques Manchoukuo is equivalent to that
tion of oriental living standards is of the dollar in America); fish 20
'brought up. This picture may have chiad; sugar 10 chiad; flour 9 chiad,
I been true in Manchuria of seven potatoes 4 chiad.
wears ago, but not in the ManchouAlthough beef and flour are ex
1 kuo of today except in remote pensive, their cost does not affect
'country districts.
the people much as fish and nee
।
Startling Progress
are their staple food. (Rice costs
For P*uyi
progress,
startingly
j
rui
too, OIUI
A*' >y ■ j rapid
r ', has | about 1 1 chiad a pound.) Sugar is
(characterized the development of | expensive as it has to be imported.
| Manchoukuo since its founding in To sum prices up, meals run up
1932. The total mileage of railways to about SO chiad a day as com
has more than doubled from 2,d00 pared with $1.10 a day in America.
to well over 5750. The rich and
Among other things, a broad
almost inexhaustible mineral, agri cloth shirt costs 3.20 Yuan, silk
cultural and forest resources of the necktie 1.50 Yuan, shoes made to
country are being explored and ex order 1 5 Yuan, undershirts or shorts
ploited to their fullest. Heavy in 35 chiad each, haircut (which in
CBR
tune
in
to
dustries in iron, coal, liquid fuel, cludes a haircut, shave and sham
sure
to
Be
p.m.
electricity, manufacture of motor poo) 50 chiad, cigarettes 10 chiad
Friday evening at 6:30
,
discars, airplanes, arms, machinery and r per package of.twenty (imported to
when Prof. H. F. Angus,
tinguished Canadian political chemicals are being developed on a bacco such as "Camels cost 40
scientist, will interview George vast scale. A "five-year plan which chiad), admission to movies 20
T. Tamaki, on the position of was launched in 1937 and which chiad and up (many American films
the Japanese in Canada, and will be reaching its goal next year are shown), and a subscription to
especially their attitude to the has added tremendous impetus to a daily costs 1.10 Yuan.
As to wages, the Manchoukuoan
the progress.
war.
k Vo?t of US have paid little attention to the question. Our
cousins. who are given full political rights if born in.
States' have often urged expatriation. One estimate or
lhe 1 Vof dual nationalists of this kind in Northern California
rlie
= Der cent of the entire second generation popuS 5 ?T:XiX some pros and eons of the Question of
hition. i ne
expatriation as I see it:
And Why We Shouldn't
Why We Should Expatriate
1. Dual nationality does not
1, Japanese nationality is of no
-ical use to the average Nisei have anyr -practical effect on us
practici
Canada, and if we are to con- while we are in Canada.. It does
tinue
tiuue to
to fight for our rights in not mean that we are forced to
Canada, we must do so as oana-i ^.^^, service in Japan. It is a
dian citizens, not as Japanese harmless reC0rd of our names to
objects.
subjects.
there is no rugh to take all the
• • ’ Tr ’duaLnationalitv. for no ( please our parents. Therefore
of so-called “expatriation
can serve two masters trouble
. .- - —
„t the same time. International
2. On the other hand the very
has no room for such an fact that we are registered in
anomaly as “dual nationality Japan gives us -psychological com
3. The psychological effect of fort, because we -know that if
dual nationality on the Nisei Canada does not accept us as
themselves is bad—because the citizens
,clLlzeu5 -we can go to
w Japan to
—
unsettled state of the dual alle-|have the status of a Japanese
laborer gets 4 Yuan compared to
Citics Booming
dance, even if only legal and subject after three months resian American laborer re
Cities and towns are booming $3.90
ceives. (American wages, those of
teclinical. may affect our attitude ^ence there.
overnight. The population of HsinHawaiian Nisei
us from embarking on a. positive
in New York, figures
3.
-Registration
of
our
names
king, the capital of Manchoukuo, is laborers
toward our problems—hindering
taken from 'The World Almanac.')
to keep our family trees in Pledge U.S. Loyalty increasing by one and a half thou
and long-term policy. There would
' • • j helps
In conclusion, the living standard
order.
By registration we feel a
sand every month, with most of the
be more conviction and determinand
wage rates are correspondingly
family solidarity and a- respect
HONOLULU—Absolute allegi newcomers signifying their intention
ed power in us if we could say
for family traditions which is sad- ance to the United States and of establishing their permanent the same for both countries. Amerithat we are in every respct (even ly lacking in Canadian society.
firm support of the democratic abode there. A Japanese recently can-made goods are three times
legally) Canadian citizens and
higher in price in Manchoukuo and
Canadian citizens alone.
4. If Canada persistently re principles of the American gov confessed that he was very bewild Manchoukuo-made goods are three
ernment were pledged in a reso
4. Dual nationality serves little fuses to recognize us as Cana lution by the Hawaiian Japan ered when he came back to Man times lower than American goods in
choukuo after a year's absence to
purpose because it has no prac- dian citizens we may even re- ese Civic Association this week,
America because of the exchange
find
everything
so
changed
and
imnounce
our
Canadian
nationality
tical effect on us while we are iu
rate. Both Manchurian and Ameri
following the 14th annual meet
Canada. If we wish to acquire —acquire Japanese nationality ing of the Association in Nuuanu. proved.
can
laborers are living on nearly the
And this progress is not limited
Japanese nationality in Japan, we only—and then appeal to the
to the cities and manufacturing same standard. Contrary to popular
may do so by living in Japan and Japanese government for any un
centres alone. Typical is this state ideas abroad, Manchoukuoan labor
going through the usual proce just treatment by Canada.
ment by a Manchurian farmer in ers do not live like slaves.
dure.
5. Very few Canadians treat us
Kirin Province: "My income has in
5. The effect of dual national or 'consider us Canadian citizens
creased three-fold. However, owing
ity, however negligible from a anyway—so why throw away oui
to the rising standard of living, ex
practical standpoint on the Nisei last connection (no matter how
penditures have also increased about
in Canada, is definitely bad as weak the link) with Japan. Whe
three times. But the lowering of the
far as the effect it may have on ther we are solely ■ Canadian citi
the attitude of the Canadian pub zens, solely Japanese subjects, or
of tax burden by the present govern
lic toward the Nisei is concern even of dual nationality, the atti
HIGH. 4567
of ment financial administration is of
ed. The existence of dual nation tude of Canadians as a whole to a radical change in the attitude
great help."
1 355 POWELL ST
A comparison of prices of goods
ality even among a few of the wards us will never change any the Chinese Government at Chung
king
were
seen
by
neutral
ob
the
Nisei would be played up by un way, and they will probably con- servers in the seventh plenary between Manchoukuo and the
Jnited States published in the latest
scrupulous individuals who may always consider us as "unwanted
session
of
the
Central
Executive
seek to cast doubt on the loyalty
and Supervisory Committees ot issue of the magazine "Nippon
of second generation to Canada aliens.
YOSHINO
the Kuomintang, recently 'Con sheds an informative light upon the
subject
of
living
standards.
The
&
y
cluded in Chunking.
figures listed under Manchoukuo
For the first time, the issue chiefly concern the Japanese living
of peace or war, hitherto ban in Manchoukuo as the Manchurians
Tune Up Your Motor
362 ALEXANDER ST.
ned entirely from consideration - themselves need but one-half or one
PHONE TRI- 0723
A
was placed on the agenda and
with the
third
of
the
Japanese.
openly discussed.
The price of provisions and other
The plenary session itself, tail
ed to take final resolution on the
QUALITY, ECONOMY AND SERVICE
problem,
referring it to depart
at
ments of the government for
further discussion. Generalissimo
Chiang Kai Shek, in his closing
address, emphasized that solid
national unity be maintained in
TRinity 2899
deciding peace or war, leading ob
p Corner Gore & Alexander
groceries and provisions
servers to believe that the way
was being 'prepared for peace
overtures.
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Chungking Peace
Move Seen?
king tester
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ASSURANCE COMPANY
Niseis, Be Sure That You Are Assured
For Your Loved Ones
Union Fish Company
expert adYisor for
I
YOUR FAMILY PROTECTION
SEE
S. Shinobu, CLU
AGENT
See .
EDWARD E. OUCHI
1831 Marine Building
SEymour 9370
Manufacturers
iLife Insurance Co.^
5 302 Alexander
S'
.g
-Sa
'1
POWELL LUMBER
& FUEL CO., LTD.
Sukiyaki
DOMINION LIFE
7;
By Stuff Writer
TRin. 0283 |
469 Powell Street
Highland 0335-6
HAJIME SUZUKI
Optometrist
377 Powell St.
J *1
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th;
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A.
Page 4
JULY
THE NEW CANADIAN
NOT THAT IT
By A. Y.
17
a
।
The Japanese are not noted for their music as some European •
races Leading authorities agree that western music represents the j
Strolling along the Ginza the other
highest form of musical development. But the Japanese language, disMonday’s child is tair of face.
tinctly feminine in structure, lends itself to music as it demonstrate ; afternoon, the office Nisei and the
Cub
Reporter
met
an
acquaintance
Tuesday's child is full of grace.
. by Japanese poetry which is extremely melodious.
of
theirs
who
works
in
a
bank
—
a
Wednesday’s child is sorry and sad.
In fact, it has often been said that the Japanese
THE JAPANESE
Mr.
Kaneko.
Thursday’s child is merry and glad.
have a musical ear. The Nisei seem to have inAND MUSIC
"Hello. Kaneko-kun!" the Nisei
Friday
’s child is loving and giving.
herited this faculty to some extent.
hailed
him
with
a
broad
grin.
"How
Saturday’s child must work for a livin
Scanning the results of the examinations held by the Toronto
about lending me 10,000,000 Yen
But the child that's born on the Sabbath
Conservatory of Music, a casual observer would jump to the conc.usion
until
next
Monday?"
Is blithe and bonny. Wise and gay.
that the imposing number of successful Nisei students is a e ini e
"The cashier", said Kaneko cold113
The biggest event in the life of any woman, or
proof of their musical ability, which is not quite the case as yet.
lv. "is in charge of loans.” Only
his
ti:
Unfortunately, the foqd ambitions of the Issei parents have Jed that fact, it appeared, kept him from is the long looked-for arrival, of Mr. Stork with
one
rgling humanity. And when he has chosen the chimn
them, in many cases, to give their children a musica trammg wnen asking what the Nisei had to offer
httr
vour friends down which to drop his precious package, i
they could ill afford it and where the results did not justify the sacrifices^ as collateral.
pomp
Too often, moreover, the music lessons have been crammed down th
The Nisei continued to grin. "Say. that the innocent new arrival be welcomed with due
the
bridal show
Showers
for
the
baby
are
not
quite
so
popular
as
throats of the children whether or not they were Kaneko-kun. do you know why a
because there r
woman keeps the money in her stack but they are just as thrilling and perhaps more novel
NISEI AND
ready to digest them.
,
perfect
little
stranger
to
meet.
The
custom
of
presenting
an
MUSIC LESSONS
In the long run, however, I beiieve that .
ing?”
this expenditure of time and money will not be
"Why a woman or any one else gifts originated in ages past when relatives and friends arrived v
fruitless. The third generation will benefit from the hard-learned les should ignore modern banking facili of money, salt, bread, and cheese, so that the child will never
of money or food throughout life.
sons of their parents, who will be in a position to give their children ties—”
Baby showers are given in the afternoon, three or i
"It’s because," the Nisei guffawed,
a much better musical education.
Canadian
friends
in
regard
after
the arrival of the infant. The guests who tn^ud' on!
"she wants to put it where it 11 draw
Niseis do not differ much from their
intimate friends of the mother should surprise her in her home rather
to their taste for music. Most turn to popular music in its "sweet ' and the most interest. Draw interest—
than to invite her out some distance to the home of a friend. A
"swing" forms, while a small minority find classical music more to g^r it?’"
little time and thought will result in original methods of presenting
"Kaneko seemed puzzled. "I fail
thier liking.
the gifts.
As is generally known, the taste for classical music to scc how interest could accrue as
can easily be acquired. I personally know of Niseis L result of—”
As for the gifts themselves—there are oh, so manv. many
NISEIS' TASTES
the
who gradually got a liking for classical music through
j^ jy^j gave up. “What s
little things to give! Just wander through a baby shop, and you'll find
IN MUSIC
the intelligent encouragement of some friends, even rcascny he grOaned, "that cons and yourself oh-ing and ah-ing over all the tricky little - articles. There
to the point of listening attentively to symphonies, concertos and some cont3Ct with moncy destroys a fel- innumerable dainty dresses and bonnets, booties and mittens all in paies;
pink, blue and white. There are soft quilts of eider down and tiny bed
forms of absolute music.
L
J
c _ ^’s sense of humor?
But the vast majority stick to their cowboy ditties, curren. jazz.
"I don t know, Kaneko mur- spreads of chenille to match mother’s. Cozy sleeping bags of heavy flannel
X ^^RecoVd huntem are not uncommon.
hits.
mured,
mention look very modern with their full-length zipper opening.
Current rage is Glenn Miller's L
rvc "but
noticednow
thaethat
lackyou
of constant
For baby's dresser are pretty racks with jars marked boric. bany
rprordinos while Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman and Bob Crosby dsics contact with money usually has the oil." "cotton,” "nipples.” in the gayest pinks and blues. To record babt >
find a ?eady market. When big name bands, Duke Ellington, Benny same cffect.first incidents are beautiful cloth-bound volumes. Handy for busy or law
Goodman and Phil Harris hit town for "one-nighters, a goodly number | And grave as ever he passed on. mothers are the latest disposable diapers. For merger showers there are
leaving rhe Nisei and the Cub Re- cribs and high chairs with all the latest attachments. There are. too.
of Nisei enthusiasts turned out to greet them.
Concerts 'feTuri'ng'Uly' Pons, Gladys Swarthout, Lawrence Tibfeett, I porter to meditate upon a great if handy kiddie-baths of soft rubber on wooden stands easily cleaned ana
Alpr Temoleton John Barbirolli, Vancouver Symphony gloomy truth.
drained. These are but a few of the pretty Articles with which to shower
Nelson Eddy,
"pW° ' , ,
, Robetlson Marian Anderson
The recent water shortage »
Orchestra, Jascha Heifetz., Ba
ToH’o has brought about a rccrudes- the latest addition to the family.
have their quota of Nisei followers in the audience.
.
JlTe of the remark that there isn't
In your eagerness to shower the baby, don’t forget the proud
In out-of-town districts, in camps and mills where lime h^SM
, o{ (hc fluid because tbc akt mother. Flowers for her are a thoughtful touch.
* * *
heavily on the hands of the workers, young men are urning
ir
brewers are putting it into their sake.
\
time to profitable use
And
according to GODPARENTS FOR YOUR BABY
•
or
;era||y get w U c„b Reportcr' b
there'S
A baby like all miraculous things in life is surrounded by man.
superstitions. It has long been the custom for each child to have its own
introduction to several of the lighter classical works, been a decrease in the bread supply
godparents. Godparents originated long ago when another man ®
MUSIC IN
Music enters into the lives of the Nisei in some because the coffee shops have cot
THE CAMPS form or another. Right now there is a need for some erect the wheat supply to use in mak- woman were chosen to act as parents in order to confuse them spun •
Although the superstition no longer exists godparents arc still cho^n l
organization to sponsor a music
'" thc
carry out their duties and responsibilities.
A while back the duties of the godparents involved nothing but
average Nse, “Tji’id lectures on western and Japanese music office commented the other day that
to take up music.
u
,
orQanized Who knows? The future Haruko-san the switchboard girl had expense, for little larger and more expensive presents ^ere expemo
them, not only to the baby but also to the
S°ni —J
" Kreislers, la fondness
said mothers taking advantage of the situation had their
Toscaninis and Beethovens.
। part man—you see, my father was or four times just for the sake of the valuable gifts of Slht‘
a Haruko, "because I happen to be As a result it grew more and more difficult to find pcop ^
^
to fill the office of godparent. In later years, the cyl
I one.”
There's nothing mannish about now the gifts of godparents take the form of a white
her figure, however. Admiringly, the or a silver cup or spoon to mark the important otca .
Cub Reporter asked her how many custom evolved the phrase “born with a silver spoon in its
kilos she weighed.
Three godparents for each baby are the accepted
"Thirteen kan," said Haruko,
godfathers and, one godmother for a boy and two goamo. y ■
"But how many kilos?"
one godfather for a girl. Usually now there are but one o
"Thirteen kan." she repeated firm' Godparents arc responsible for the moral welfare
its guardians on the death of the parents. Tlx o
"You insist on the good old Jap become
^wbf'jKS I
the child during the christening ceremony and she
anese system, eh ?
\
"Of course I do’" Haruko de name. At the reception following the service,
ing
cake
while
the
godfather
offers
the
toast
to
the
baby
■
clared. ‘Tm a nationalist—and then
With such important duties attached to the office ot
it sounds so much less."
is only natural that they should be chosen from among
most trusted friends of the mother and father.
...
Manv other superstitions about the baby have ^JJ ^
your child has not fallen out of bed before it has reached
y
of eleven months, then beware, for ten to one cbances y
a fool. Do keep all mirrors out of reach of bis cM -.
ana
sees himself before his first birthday he will surely
same time take caree not
— to
-----cut his nails with scissors or .^'^st
to be a thief. Be sure to keep him amused and happy o. _ he should
Member of the
because tears mean unhappiness throughout lite, u ■ devil going out
Any make of radio
during the baptism, be not alarmed for it is simp y
ysociuted Radio
Then have hint
serviced with the lat
'83
of
him;
Do
vou
want
your
child
to
nse
in
the
woud.
B.
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Technicians of
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The public's only
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THE NEW CANADIAN
NOT THAT IT
By A. Y.
17
a
।
The Japanese are not noted for their music as some European •
races Leading authorities agree that western music represents the j
Strolling along the Ginza the other
highest form of musical development. But the Japanese language, disMonday’s child is tair of face.
tinctly feminine in structure, lends itself to music as it demonstrate ; afternoon, the office Nisei and the
Cub
Reporter
met
an
acquaintance
Tuesday's child is full of grace.
. by Japanese poetry which is extremely melodious.
of
theirs
who
works
in
a
bank
—
a
Wednesday’s child is sorry and sad.
In fact, it has often been said that the Japanese
THE JAPANESE
Mr.
Kaneko.
Thursday’s child is merry and glad.
have a musical ear. The Nisei seem to have inAND MUSIC
"Hello. Kaneko-kun!" the Nisei
Friday
’s child is loving and giving.
herited this faculty to some extent.
hailed
him
with
a
broad
grin.
"How
Saturday’s child must work for a livin
Scanning the results of the examinations held by the Toronto
about lending me 10,000,000 Yen
But the child that's born on the Sabbath
Conservatory of Music, a casual observer would jump to the conc.usion
until
next
Monday?"
Is blithe and bonny. Wise and gay.
that the imposing number of successful Nisei students is a e ini e
"The cashier", said Kaneko cold113
The biggest event in the life of any woman, or
proof of their musical ability, which is not quite the case as yet.
lv. "is in charge of loans.” Only
his
ti:
Unfortunately, the foqd ambitions of the Issei parents have Jed that fact, it appeared, kept him from is the long looked-for arrival, of Mr. Stork with
one
rgling humanity. And when he has chosen the chimn
them, in many cases, to give their children a musica trammg wnen asking what the Nisei had to offer
httr
vour friends down which to drop his precious package, i
they could ill afford it and where the results did not justify the sacrifices^ as collateral.
pomp
Too often, moreover, the music lessons have been crammed down th
The Nisei continued to grin. "Say. that the innocent new arrival be welcomed with due
the
bridal show
Showers
for
the
baby
are
not
quite
so
popular
as
throats of the children whether or not they were Kaneko-kun. do you know why a
because there r
woman keeps the money in her stack but they are just as thrilling and perhaps more novel
NISEI AND
ready to digest them.
,
perfect
little
stranger
to
meet.
The
custom
of
presenting
an
MUSIC LESSONS
In the long run, however, I beiieve that .
ing?”
this expenditure of time and money will not be
"Why a woman or any one else gifts originated in ages past when relatives and friends arrived v
fruitless. The third generation will benefit from the hard-learned les should ignore modern banking facili of money, salt, bread, and cheese, so that the child will never
of money or food throughout life.
sons of their parents, who will be in a position to give their children ties—”
Baby showers are given in the afternoon, three or i
"It’s because," the Nisei guffawed,
a much better musical education.
Canadian
friends
in
regard
after
the arrival of the infant. The guests who tn^ud' on!
"she wants to put it where it 11 draw
Niseis do not differ much from their
intimate friends of the mother should surprise her in her home rather
to their taste for music. Most turn to popular music in its "sweet ' and the most interest. Draw interest—
than to invite her out some distance to the home of a friend. A
"swing" forms, while a small minority find classical music more to g^r it?’"
little time and thought will result in original methods of presenting
"Kaneko seemed puzzled. "I fail
thier liking.
the gifts.
As is generally known, the taste for classical music to scc how interest could accrue as
can easily be acquired. I personally know of Niseis L result of—”
As for the gifts themselves—there are oh, so manv. many
NISEIS' TASTES
the
who gradually got a liking for classical music through
j^ jy^j gave up. “What s
little things to give! Just wander through a baby shop, and you'll find
IN MUSIC
the intelligent encouragement of some friends, even rcascny he grOaned, "that cons and yourself oh-ing and ah-ing over all the tricky little - articles. There
to the point of listening attentively to symphonies, concertos and some cont3Ct with moncy destroys a fel- innumerable dainty dresses and bonnets, booties and mittens all in paies;
pink, blue and white. There are soft quilts of eider down and tiny bed
forms of absolute music.
L
J
c _ ^’s sense of humor?
But the vast majority stick to their cowboy ditties, curren. jazz.
"I don t know, Kaneko mur- spreads of chenille to match mother’s. Cozy sleeping bags of heavy flannel
X ^^RecoVd huntem are not uncommon.
hits.
mured,
mention look very modern with their full-length zipper opening.
Current rage is Glenn Miller's L
rvc "but
noticednow
thaethat
lackyou
of constant
For baby's dresser are pretty racks with jars marked boric. bany
rprordinos while Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman and Bob Crosby dsics contact with money usually has the oil." "cotton,” "nipples.” in the gayest pinks and blues. To record babt >
find a ?eady market. When big name bands, Duke Ellington, Benny same cffect.first incidents are beautiful cloth-bound volumes. Handy for busy or law
Goodman and Phil Harris hit town for "one-nighters, a goodly number | And grave as ever he passed on. mothers are the latest disposable diapers. For merger showers there are
leaving rhe Nisei and the Cub Re- cribs and high chairs with all the latest attachments. There are. too.
of Nisei enthusiasts turned out to greet them.
Concerts 'feTuri'ng'Uly' Pons, Gladys Swarthout, Lawrence Tibfeett, I porter to meditate upon a great if handy kiddie-baths of soft rubber on wooden stands easily cleaned ana
Alpr Temoleton John Barbirolli, Vancouver Symphony gloomy truth.
drained. These are but a few of the pretty Articles with which to shower
Nelson Eddy,
"pW° ' , ,
, Robetlson Marian Anderson
The recent water shortage »
Orchestra, Jascha Heifetz., Ba
ToH’o has brought about a rccrudes- the latest addition to the family.
have their quota of Nisei followers in the audience.
.
JlTe of the remark that there isn't
In your eagerness to shower the baby, don’t forget the proud
In out-of-town districts, in camps and mills where lime h^SM
, o{ (hc fluid because tbc akt mother. Flowers for her are a thoughtful touch.
* * *
heavily on the hands of the workers, young men are urning
ir
brewers are putting it into their sake.
\
time to profitable use
And
according to GODPARENTS FOR YOUR BABY
•
or
;era||y get w U c„b Reportcr' b
there'S
A baby like all miraculous things in life is surrounded by man.
superstitions. It has long been the custom for each child to have its own
introduction to several of the lighter classical works, been a decrease in the bread supply
godparents. Godparents originated long ago when another man ®
MUSIC IN
Music enters into the lives of the Nisei in some because the coffee shops have cot
THE CAMPS form or another. Right now there is a need for some erect the wheat supply to use in mak- woman were chosen to act as parents in order to confuse them spun •
Although the superstition no longer exists godparents arc still cho^n l
organization to sponsor a music
'" thc
carry out their duties and responsibilities.
A while back the duties of the godparents involved nothing but
average Nse, “Tji’id lectures on western and Japanese music office commented the other day that
to take up music.
u
,
orQanized Who knows? The future Haruko-san the switchboard girl had expense, for little larger and more expensive presents ^ere expemo
them, not only to the baby but also to the
S°ni —J
" Kreislers, la fondness
said mothers taking advantage of the situation had their
Toscaninis and Beethovens.
। part man—you see, my father was or four times just for the sake of the valuable gifts of Slht‘
a Haruko, "because I happen to be As a result it grew more and more difficult to find pcop ^
^
to fill the office of godparent. In later years, the cyl
I one.”
There's nothing mannish about now the gifts of godparents take the form of a white
her figure, however. Admiringly, the or a silver cup or spoon to mark the important otca .
Cub Reporter asked her how many custom evolved the phrase “born with a silver spoon in its
kilos she weighed.
Three godparents for each baby are the accepted
"Thirteen kan," said Haruko,
godfathers and, one godmother for a boy and two goamo. y ■
"But how many kilos?"
one godfather for a girl. Usually now there are but one o
"Thirteen kan." she repeated firm' Godparents arc responsible for the moral welfare
its guardians on the death of the parents. Tlx o
"You insist on the good old Jap become
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the child during the christening ceremony and she
anese system, eh ?
\
"Of course I do’" Haruko de name. At the reception following the service,
ing
cake
while
the
godfather
offers
the
toast
to
the
baby
■
clared. ‘Tm a nationalist—and then
With such important duties attached to the office ot
it sounds so much less."
is only natural that they should be chosen from among
most trusted friends of the mother and father.
...
Manv other superstitions about the baby have ^JJ ^
your child has not fallen out of bed before it has reached
y
of eleven months, then beware, for ten to one cbances y
a fool. Do keep all mirrors out of reach of bis cM -.
ana
sees himself before his first birthday he will surely
same time take caree not
— to
-----cut his nails with scissors or .^'^st
to be a thief. Be sure to keep him amused and happy o. _ he should
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•Like some beautiful pastoral masterpiece
from an artist’s brush. Japanese farm
women (below) are shown moving toward
serene patchwork fields, near Tokyo
to toil, Only 15 per cent of Nippon is
arable. hence the magnificent state
cultivation
i
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a
wm
safe
muddy
above and 95 per cent of the
paddv fields of Japan m pictured
_
vital cereal
4 0,000,000 farmers ra»e nothin* but this
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^heep raising is growing in im
portance on the frontier island
of Hokkaido, north of Japan's
main isles. The soothing scene
above was taken on a govern
ment experimental farm
Barefoot below a Japanese farm woman walks and works in the
riee paddr. In the distance the mountains make the scene one
of rare enchantment
Working among; well-ordered
rows of tea bushes near
Shizuoka, in Central Japan,
one of the world’s greatest
are shown
tea district
above working in the fields
And below is more beauty.
The graceful rows are grow
ing rice in the flooded fields,
The figure in the fore
ground is a scarecrow de
designed to frighten away
hungry sparrows
ft
,?fe^
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from an artist’s brush. Japanese farm
women (below) are shown moving toward
serene patchwork fields, near Tokyo
to toil, Only 15 per cent of Nippon is
arable. hence the magnificent state
cultivation
i
HIw
a
wm
safe
muddy
above and 95 per cent of the
paddv fields of Japan m pictured
_
vital cereal
4 0,000,000 farmers ra»e nothin* but this
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^heep raising is growing in im
portance on the frontier island
of Hokkaido, north of Japan's
main isles. The soothing scene
above was taken on a govern
ment experimental farm
Barefoot below a Japanese farm woman walks and works in the
riee paddr. In the distance the mountains make the scene one
of rare enchantment
Working among; well-ordered
rows of tea bushes near
Shizuoka, in Central Japan,
one of the world’s greatest
are shown
tea district
above working in the fields
And below is more beauty.
The graceful rows are grow
ing rice in the flooded fields,
The figure in the fore
ground is a scarecrow de
designed to frighten away
hungry sparrows
ft
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<NEW NIPPON LINER STREAKS
o®
beautiful new
I drier Nitta
Maru 17.200 gross
re.
(below)
tons.
( ently broke the Ha
waii-California rec
ord on her maiden
age. The vessel
has a speed ot --^
knots an hour and
is beautifully
ap
pointed in every way
rl’he
w
si
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Play facilities to delight the heart of every child are
provided in the children’s room of the Nitta Maru,
(above) in the first class quarters. Note the hobby
horse and the camels on the wall
W^i‘
Above is the first class
verandah of the Nitta
Maru. Designed in the
latest modernistic style,
passengers are made
cozily at home and
comfortable to the ’nth
degree
Below one of the first
chiss state rooms of the
Mila Maru is shown —
large, comfortable and re
flecting the last word in
modernistic design calcu
lated to cheer voyagers
while on the high seas
Honoring the arrival of the Nitta Maru, die N.Y.K.
Line held a gay party at the Hotel Biltmore in New
York. Heads of shipping lines and travel agencies,
(grouped below) were prominent guests
Sift
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4
Friendly Hands Across the Pacific
Chinese Homage at Tokyo Shrine
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Ambassador.
Grew-.
entlv addressed a luncheon
in
Pan-Pacific.
>in Minister Arita is third
from right
Pennons aloft, the sturdy athletes be
low recently marched into the Meiji
'“'brine Stadium in lokio to partieipatr in the National Health AA eek
program
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Before leaving Tokyo recently- the Chinese Good AA ill
ne.
tion (above) paid a visit of homage to the Meiji
the
of
head
headed by- Chen Kung-po,
The group
Nanking Legislative Luan
Headed by Mrs. S. Hasegawa,
famous women writers of
shown below leaving the Meiji Shrine to form
a Glorified Column that will
tour China to write their
impressions
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beautiful new
I drier Nitta
Maru 17.200 gross
re.
(below)
tons.
( ently broke the Ha
waii-California rec
ord on her maiden
age. The vessel
has a speed ot --^
knots an hour and
is beautifully
ap
pointed in every way
rl’he
w
si
T
4'1
bl
th
’k
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tswram
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Play facilities to delight the heart of every child are
provided in the children’s room of the Nitta Maru,
(above) in the first class quarters. Note the hobby
horse and the camels on the wall
W^i‘
Above is the first class
verandah of the Nitta
Maru. Designed in the
latest modernistic style,
passengers are made
cozily at home and
comfortable to the ’nth
degree
Below one of the first
chiss state rooms of the
Mila Maru is shown —
large, comfortable and re
flecting the last word in
modernistic design calcu
lated to cheer voyagers
while on the high seas
Honoring the arrival of the Nitta Maru, die N.Y.K.
Line held a gay party at the Hotel Biltmore in New
York. Heads of shipping lines and travel agencies,
(grouped below) were prominent guests
Sift
®»
1 A
ft
4
Friendly Hands Across the Pacific
Chinese Homage at Tokyo Shrine
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Ambassador.
Grew-.
entlv addressed a luncheon
in
Pan-Pacific.
>in Minister Arita is third
from right
Pennons aloft, the sturdy athletes be
low recently marched into the Meiji
'“'brine Stadium in lokio to partieipatr in the National Health AA eek
program
^V4
3* ,
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dei
Before leaving Tokyo recently- the Chinese Good AA ill
ne.
tion (above) paid a visit of homage to the Meiji
the
of
head
headed by- Chen Kung-po,
The group
Nanking Legislative Luan
Headed by Mrs. S. Hasegawa,
famous women writers of
shown below leaving the Meiji Shrine to form
a Glorified Column that will
tour China to write their
impressions
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Page 1
THE NEW CANADIAN
Vesper Service
TOWN
topics
Many Nisei Pass Toronto Music Tests
it has ottcn been pointed out in the past that the Nisei
talented in music and the tine arts. I he results o
>
motions held last month by the Wmsnto C ousin atop
tusie seem to bear out this contentton. Close to h O
in their oracles which include both the
practical and written work.
Ar nresent some five second generation,
; moto of Vancouver now lives in]
: Yokohama, where her husband, a j
Cnc^ement Hormcr Stevcston Nisei and a gimuI
ti "
of U.B.C.. works at me Nippon]
'^Tanabe of Sangyo Company. Datsun Auto Di- I
V,
Takahashi. J vision. Mrs. Yonemoto is th'
‘
rctarv io Miss Kaufmann o
i Mr. an
ino instruction in pianoforte. violin and voice.
The wedding
Miss Itoko Suzuki, a graduate of
in rhe fall.
PIANO
the Vancouver Normal School has
it
<
j Teachers—Pass. Grace Namba,
been reaching English ar the Mita
□onditioneti in Pedagogical Routine
AGENT FOR
Jogakuin, Tokyo for the past six
'and Sight Reading, Hanako h.
1
Yml.1 livA. only son of
M
Mary
Grade
Mrs B. Uyeda. who lefr
Both Miss Suzuki and Mrs. h onck
in April accompin rhe city for
Grade IX—Honors. Fumi Kono.
;f Olli door
mother for a visit re
re- moto
1------ rplan to stay
Grade VIII—Honors. Eiko Suzu!
nL Y ms
Mag. with
July 13' on board | the summer. * *
r sermon on
Grade VII First Class Honors
'mini givm
X Mrs. Uyeda will
SEy. 13 26
Amv
Iwasaki, Honors, Kay Machi
1393 Powell
fountains in
Honouring Miss Yoshiko Mok
da.
Pass.
Ka
shortly,
Shizuko L_____ —
u
mose. who is leaving for Japan with
Honors
Grade VI
Manu uoe: 1
Tomiye
board t v HC'“U‘/ ‘nAber mother shortly. Miss Katherine
Tokunag
Ha ruo ^°XLsOtYonc I Shimo-Takahara was hostess to her
heights of Capito, Sumi Tomonaga.
FINEST CAKES
sunset on
Suzuki
;
manv
friends
at
tea
on
Monday
cvefrom
where
one
Mary
Grade
V
—
Hon
UJI. Km
Ruth Washi
J ikemura..
Emiko Mori. :
ring. July 15 at her home.
©c:o
has an an.
Sachiko Maikawm
I On board the outgoing Heian River on one side. Burrard Inlei on .loan
I REAL CHINESE DISHES
I Maru leaving on Wednesday. July
F
SERVED AT
Grade IV—Fi rst Class 1 Ionovs.
j 24. will be Mrs. Z. Higashi, who is
392 Powell St.
Honors. Aiko
Pivogi Sugiyama.
I going to Manchukuo to visit het
Watanabe, Kuniko Fchida, Emiko
eldest son. Shinobu, the former Edi
Sey. 3933
Yamaoka. Miyako Okumura.
tor of The New Canadian. Mr.
Honors.
Higashi is the associate editor of the
Michio “Mike" Ishida, now a Grade III—First
WHEN ORDERING YOUR TOiLET TISSUE
252 POWELL ST.
paid
a
Vancouver,.
Manchuria
Daily
News.
Hsinking.
I'amake.
Honors.
MiyeKo
resident of
Ikuko
SEY. 3517 - 5774
ALWAYS SPECIFY
Pass. Aiko Jinnouchi.
to Victoria last SunGrade II—Honors. Elsie Iwasaki.
Leaving for Boston to attend the
Ikeda.
Of all the young folks having
Massachusetts Institute of TcchI—Hirst Class Honors.
Grad
a recent beachXmhihata.
Honors. Atsuko
good
time
at
Thomas
K.
Momose,
IT IS SOFT. SANITARY & SOLUBLE
nology is Mr.
as
if
“
Ashkan
”
party
it
looked
third son of Mr. and Mrs. K.
THEORY
Momose. Mr. Momose who led the was having the most fun of all. Associated Piano (written)—HonAlways!
graduating class of Lord Byng High and he did feel good!
Grade
V — Harmony.
History:
School last June will enter the
❖ The Utmost in Satisfaction
Although the ‘-■killer" hasn't vjrsr ('kiss Honors, Molly Hira
on
gineering class. He is leaving
IVss. Mary K. O
and vet rhe most economical
fished these parts in many a yama.
Kurisu.
Sunday,
July
21.
another
reHarmony
—Pas
place to develop and print your
moon, there's still
* * *
•parade—just Counterpoint—Pass, Shine? Haupicnic Films.
emit
to
the
“
jinx
is
THE ABSOLUTE TRUTH
History—Honors, Mary
Mr. John Nomura o! Regina
latest “goat” pa.
ask
Roy
who
the
ka warn.
visiting Vancouver for a holiday.
ABOUT YOUR EYES!
Grade IV—Counterpoint: Honors
is—and why’
He is accompanied by his parents.
Oka warn.
Honor
Ill—Harmony:
* * *
Grade
After a certain week-end not
• h.
History : Fir
Kazuko
can only be known from a
so long ago. we now know that
Huey Ikata.
PICNICING PARADE
Honor
thorough eye examination.
A capacity crowd enjoyed a picnic these so-called golf -‘bugs" can
Honoi
Grade II—First
as
crazy
as
fishermen
(?)
be
held by the joint organizations of
You can get the whole story
ain
’
t
that
some
consolation
telxetsu,
Margaret
Shimotaka
of New Westminster and vicinity, at
in an hour, and be told what
Honors. Sumi Tomonaga.
Belcarra Park last Sunday, July 14. las—ahem!
you should do.
Imagine the embarrassment of Grade !■ Shiztiye
Chizuko
The Jikyokai executive announc
Mochida.
Kazuko
Shizuko
ed that the picnic scheduled for July those two young fellows who
W. B. PITMAN
14 has been postponed to Sunday, dashed down to the over-crowded
St. Patrick’s Convent
July 21st. No changes in arrange dairv fountain the other night—
R. S. RHODES
PIANO
ments has been announced, however they were in the middle of their
VI
Grade
except for the above mentioned respective? milkshakes when it Okawa.
1 lonor
suddenlv dawned upon them that Grade
change in the date.
1C1 en nor
Spanish Banks, this Thursday eve they looked like a couple of “mud Grade III
pie'babies"
—
they'd
got
splattered
ning, will be the setting of fun and
II—Honors. Joan Sameda
relaxation as the Nisei Players, with with grease, as it always happens, Grade New Westminster
SE. 7502
the burden of acting off their sboul- while tinkering with a -car heater.
399 Powell
PIANO
V—Honors, Lily Y. Hase-| 505 w. Hastings Vancouver •
Grade
jders. celebrate their recent production.
Editor:
Why
was
it
Dear Mr.
that the names of a couple of
ftWAW
Vancouver visitors were dropped
<k
from this column last week—
Fountain ^
don’t tell me that your scores
K
on the golf-courses over here had
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topics
Many Nisei Pass Toronto Music Tests
it has ottcn been pointed out in the past that the Nisei
talented in music and the tine arts. I he results o
>
motions held last month by the Wmsnto C ousin atop
tusie seem to bear out this contentton. Close to h O
in their oracles which include both the
practical and written work.
Ar nresent some five second generation,
; moto of Vancouver now lives in]
: Yokohama, where her husband, a j
Cnc^ement Hormcr Stevcston Nisei and a gimuI
ti "
of U.B.C.. works at me Nippon]
'^Tanabe of Sangyo Company. Datsun Auto Di- I
V,
Takahashi. J vision. Mrs. Yonemoto is th'
‘
rctarv io Miss Kaufmann o
i Mr. an
ino instruction in pianoforte. violin and voice.
The wedding
Miss Itoko Suzuki, a graduate of
in rhe fall.
PIANO
the Vancouver Normal School has
it
<
j Teachers—Pass. Grace Namba,
been reaching English ar the Mita
□onditioneti in Pedagogical Routine
AGENT FOR
Jogakuin, Tokyo for the past six
'and Sight Reading, Hanako h.
1
Yml.1 livA. only son of
M
Mary
Grade
Mrs B. Uyeda. who lefr
Both Miss Suzuki and Mrs. h onck
in April accompin rhe city for
Grade IX—Honors. Fumi Kono.
;f Olli door
mother for a visit re
re- moto
1------ rplan to stay
Grade VIII—Honors. Eiko Suzu!
nL Y ms
Mag. with
July 13' on board | the summer. * *
r sermon on
Grade VII First Class Honors
'mini givm
X Mrs. Uyeda will
SEy. 13 26
Amv
Iwasaki, Honors, Kay Machi
1393 Powell
fountains in
Honouring Miss Yoshiko Mok
da.
Pass.
Ka
shortly,
Shizuko L_____ —
u
mose. who is leaving for Japan with
Honors
Grade VI
Manu uoe: 1
Tomiye
board t v HC'“U‘/ ‘nAber mother shortly. Miss Katherine
Tokunag
Ha ruo ^°XLsOtYonc I Shimo-Takahara was hostess to her
heights of Capito, Sumi Tomonaga.
FINEST CAKES
sunset on
Suzuki
;
manv
friends
at
tea
on
Monday
cvefrom
where
one
Mary
Grade
V
—
Hon
UJI. Km
Ruth Washi
J ikemura..
Emiko Mori. :
ring. July 15 at her home.
©c:o
has an an.
Sachiko Maikawm
I On board the outgoing Heian River on one side. Burrard Inlei on .loan
I REAL CHINESE DISHES
I Maru leaving on Wednesday. July
F
SERVED AT
Grade IV—Fi rst Class 1 Ionovs.
j 24. will be Mrs. Z. Higashi, who is
392 Powell St.
Honors. Aiko
Pivogi Sugiyama.
I going to Manchukuo to visit het
Watanabe, Kuniko Fchida, Emiko
eldest son. Shinobu, the former Edi
Sey. 3933
Yamaoka. Miyako Okumura.
tor of The New Canadian. Mr.
Honors.
Higashi is the associate editor of the
Michio “Mike" Ishida, now a Grade III—First
WHEN ORDERING YOUR TOiLET TISSUE
252 POWELL ST.
paid
a
Vancouver,.
Manchuria
Daily
News.
Hsinking.
I'amake.
Honors.
MiyeKo
resident of
Ikuko
SEY. 3517 - 5774
ALWAYS SPECIFY
Pass. Aiko Jinnouchi.
to Victoria last SunGrade II—Honors. Elsie Iwasaki.
Leaving for Boston to attend the
Ikeda.
Of all the young folks having
Massachusetts Institute of TcchI—Hirst Class Honors.
Grad
a recent beachXmhihata.
Honors. Atsuko
good
time
at
Thomas
K.
Momose,
IT IS SOFT. SANITARY & SOLUBLE
nology is Mr.
as
if
“
Ashkan
”
party
it
looked
third son of Mr. and Mrs. K.
THEORY
Momose. Mr. Momose who led the was having the most fun of all. Associated Piano (written)—HonAlways!
graduating class of Lord Byng High and he did feel good!
Grade
V — Harmony.
History:
School last June will enter the
❖ The Utmost in Satisfaction
Although the ‘-■killer" hasn't vjrsr ('kiss Honors, Molly Hira
on
gineering class. He is leaving
IVss. Mary K. O
and vet rhe most economical
fished these parts in many a yama.
Kurisu.
Sunday,
July
21.
another
reHarmony
—Pas
place to develop and print your
moon, there's still
* * *
•parade—just Counterpoint—Pass, Shine? Haupicnic Films.
emit
to
the
“
jinx
is
THE ABSOLUTE TRUTH
History—Honors, Mary
Mr. John Nomura o! Regina
latest “goat” pa.
ask
Roy
who
the
ka warn.
visiting Vancouver for a holiday.
ABOUT YOUR EYES!
Grade IV—Counterpoint: Honors
is—and why’
He is accompanied by his parents.
Oka warn.
Honor
Ill—Harmony:
* * *
Grade
After a certain week-end not
• h.
History : Fir
Kazuko
can only be known from a
so long ago. we now know that
Huey Ikata.
PICNICING PARADE
Honor
thorough eye examination.
A capacity crowd enjoyed a picnic these so-called golf -‘bugs" can
Honoi
Grade II—First
as
crazy
as
fishermen
(?)
be
held by the joint organizations of
You can get the whole story
ain
’
t
that
some
consolation
telxetsu,
Margaret
Shimotaka
of New Westminster and vicinity, at
in an hour, and be told what
Honors. Sumi Tomonaga.
Belcarra Park last Sunday, July 14. las—ahem!
you should do.
Imagine the embarrassment of Grade !■ Shiztiye
Chizuko
The Jikyokai executive announc
Mochida.
Kazuko
Shizuko
ed that the picnic scheduled for July those two young fellows who
W. B. PITMAN
14 has been postponed to Sunday, dashed down to the over-crowded
St. Patrick’s Convent
July 21st. No changes in arrange dairv fountain the other night—
R. S. RHODES
PIANO
ments has been announced, however they were in the middle of their
VI
Grade
except for the above mentioned respective? milkshakes when it Okawa.
1 lonor
suddenlv dawned upon them that Grade
change in the date.
1C1 en nor
Spanish Banks, this Thursday eve they looked like a couple of “mud Grade III
pie'babies"
—
they'd
got
splattered
ning, will be the setting of fun and
II—Honors. Joan Sameda
relaxation as the Nisei Players, with with grease, as it always happens, Grade New Westminster
SE. 7502
the burden of acting off their sboul- while tinkering with a -car heater.
399 Powell
PIANO
V—Honors, Lily Y. Hase-| 505 w. Hastings Vancouver •
Grade
jders. celebrate their recent production.
Editor:
Why
was
it
Dear Mr.
that the names of a couple of
ftWAW
Vancouver visitors were dropped
<k
from this column last week—
Fountain ^
don’t tell me that your scores
K
on the golf-courses over here had
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New Japanese Books In UBC Library
194
Nisei Sketch
The fragrant odour ot the lilac tree,.
The incense of the mossy copse:
things to the Japanese people but Do load the air with powdered sleep.
By K. C. M.
And liquid lotion of love-drops.
which may be a curiosity to the
Among the latest, additions to foreigner are not left to the imag Upon the dotvny couch of sprawling
(Continued from last week)
I
the .books on Oriental Studies at ination but fully described in de
TF Her teaching and religious work had been rhe only accomoLf-. 1
moss.
the University of British Colum tail under such titles as “Japan
I sat me down 'midst softest fleece. -*■ through which Hide Hyodo had become known to us, we wo-H
bia are a collection purchased ese Folk Toys.” “Japanese Coif
Ten thousand elves pressed on my describe her as one of the most remarkable of Nisei women ghi?
from a gift by the Japanese Alum fure” and “Kimono.”
from these activities, that which has set her apart and made m--J
ni Association. The gift, presented
lids.
Japanese
literature
in
the
form
outstanding
has been the service she has contributed to the Ni^i'Lj
in commemoration of the organ
Ten thousand voices whispered:
of
works
by
Mme
E.
Sugimoto
second
generation
movement itself.
‘ ‘1
ization of the Japanese Alumni
“
Peace."
a
Just eight years ago, when the stirrings of political consciousJ
Association of the University of and Sei Shonagon constitute
I saw the trap fall back on earthly among the Nisei first manifested themselves in the organization^3
British Columbia, was utilized to contribution to the collection.
cares;
enlarge the collection of books
Japanese Canadian Citizens Association in Vancouver, Hide caug'd
Life of a British Diplomat in
I passed beneath the Arch of the vision that has fired her enthusiasm through thick and thin 3 i^-S
on Japan and things Japanese at the Far East during the ’90’s
the local University.
Dreams
active supporter of the Association, she gave unstintingly, too, ofy
ably portrayed by Sir Ernest Satow
in
his
“
A
Diplomat
in
Japan.
”
Into the mirrored Chamber of Desire time and thought to the New Age, the first English organ, 'tlj
These books fill a long felt need
for texts dealing with the Far
Set in shimmering webs of moon which the second generation sought to give voice to their p^J
A concise and complete text on
aspirations.
East and their problems. Here Japanese language and grammar
beams.
tofore, these have been very few written by a professor of Japan “O Mortal, ask. and thou shalt
That the organization was finally sacrificed upon an altar of J
at our University. Miss Anne ese at a university in Rome.
apathy
and indifference, failed to dim her tireless enthusiasm cr J
know the truth."
Smith, reference librarian, stated, Greste Vaccari, is a classic in
“O where is Peace and Quietude?" cause her to lose faith in the reality of the ideal which first insod la
“We have tried to choose books this field. This book is not the
the movement.
.
I
which will be most useful and in usual run of “How to learn in ten And then I saw the mead and bab
Thus, when the J.C.C.A. was finally dissolved, and a new orgsn:o. If
formative.” Accordingly these easy lessons” variety, but is a
bling brook.
tion,
the Japanese Canadian Citizens League came into being, no ^
books deal with such subjects as complete and well written text
The pine in silent solitude.
ardent worker was to be found among the young men and women 4
Japanese Art and Flower Arrange used by many colleges throughI heard:
whose
shoulders the burden of leadership had dropped.
|
ment to toys and common every out the world.
And Joy? The chirping of the birds,
day things.
ISPROVING the traditional Japanese attitude toward the gentler sexi
The violets, smiling, sway.
The interesting life of a corA small but_ very informative respondent for a large newspashe took her place as a member of the historic delegation, which, J
of the
and amply illustrated series of per is the subject of the book by And Life? The surging
the spring of 1936, travelled three thousand miles to Canada's capAl
mournful waves
thirty books put out by the Board H. G. W. Woodhead, C.B.E., editor
there to make a valiant appeal for recognition of the second generat®!
I heard throughout the day.
of Tourist Industries are among of Oriental Affairs authority on
This was no pleasure jaunt. It was work, man's work, involwl
the collection. Notable among Far Eastern affairs.
Beauty? Into the west, its brilliant
late hours drafting arguments and pleas for their cause, wearison-jl
these are those dealing with the
hues,
Another
interesting
book
is
Japanese tea ceremony under the
The sun did sink before my eyes, hours in hectic discussions, patient study and investigation. It mea-.|
“Nippon Shindo Ron” by Yutake
hopes and fear, disappointment and worries, and no visible concrsi-l
title “Tea Cult.”
Hibino, a volume dealing with a The twinkling stats did shine with results to which they could point, saying proudly, "This much J
The Japanese classical dr:a ma j very difficult subject on the ideals
silver rays;
accomplished!"
I
is concisely dealt with in the and aims of the Japanese people.
The moon hung, trembling, in
But when the history of the fight that our group has made
“Noh Plays" and “Kabuki Drama”
the
skies.
These
are
but
a
few
of
the
establish themselves as free and equal citizens of Canada is W’,1
by leading authorities in these
Of
Love?
I
saw
the
tips
of
moun
books
bought
by
the
University
written, the record of that valiant trip will be inscribed as an undyAI I
fields.
from the donation by the Alumni
tain
peaks.
challenge to the forces of prejudice, ignorance and misunderstand^;]
Painting: of the famous JapanAssociation but these together
that blinded the eyes of the Canadian people and their statesmen. |
The
whispering
trees,
the
winds
esc landscape painter Hiroshige
with those already there will form
that sigh . . .
are reproduced together with a,
,
The reaction among the Nisei over the apparent failure of fe
,description
.
T
,
a
nucleus
ot
what
everyone
hopes
or his better-known
,
, ..
.
,
And then I heard the universal song- trip to accomplish .its objective was one of apathy and disillusionmed
-ks
I will be one of the most extensive
All things praising God on High. and for a time the Nisei lost heart in their fight. But Hide stepped] iti
land valuable collection of books
Even the common everyday on Qrienta! studies on this side —George S. Arai in The Tew Age. into the presidency of the Vancouver Chapter of the League, pulled i: KO
from the slough of inaction in which it was threatening to draw,- lP
March, 1933.
. ......................
— ........ of the Pacific.
itself, and disregarding the ominous trend of international events, end I'll
D
fel
i^
Ik
more placed it on an upward march to the ultimate fulfillment or it I
11
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purpose. Today, as recording secretary of the National Council, it s
her conviction that only through themselves and their organized id [UI
Shaeffer Pen Agents
united efforts, can the second generation realize and fulfill themselves
Latest Japanese Recordings
exceptions, produce game in a No- and their destiny.
Bi
Lesson XV: Bidding for Game
Ite
Trump
or
a
trump
contract.
a
r
Bidding
has
but
one
purpose,
TRinity 3112
331 Powell St.
March.
1
93
3.
UT
Hide
is
far
from
being
Nisei
feminist
and
Nisei
feminist
ai
”
e|
self-evident purpose.
It aims to
VANCOUVER, B. C.
Her contact with the world of politics has failed to rob her ojl irn
paint a fairly accurate picture of a
Slam Zone—6/2 to EIGHT
player's hand to his partner and vice honor-tricks. Partners' hands hav feminine charm and personality that has paved a welcome ior ,—] ha
versa. By means of it, partners can ing more than 6% honor-tricks are, wherever she goes.
]m
,j
determine whether their combined with favourable distribution (freak
She is, first and foremost a woman enjoying those little pet^l
holdings are in one of three general ish distribution or strong, long suits) , acts and duties that are so inextricably bound up with her sex. She carl
w»®.
in the slam zone. With EIGHT vie with any woman in preparing an appetizing and colorful meal. j| an;
RADIOS
^^L^ ’’zones.”
Part-score Zone—FOUR to 5lA honor-tricks, players arc in the her hands knitting or crocheting needles are handled with as much $
REFRIGERATORS
honor-tricks. Partnership hands con- Grand Slam Zone.
and dexterity as the latest political crisis; and just now she MKpj
Bi
training
FOUR
honor-tricks
will
usu
323 Powell Street
Bidding is guided by two import- Red Goss work. She has as many ideas for novel home furnishings I F
SE ymour 4121 ally make a contract of ONE-ODD. ant factors, SAFETY and PRE personal dress as she has for schoolroom devices and techniques.
With FIVE honor-tricks TWO to PAREDNESS. If I were to open
Aside from her interests in the home, she keeps in step as mJ
THREE-ODD can be generally the bidding, for example, I would as time will allow with the latest books. Her taste ranges from bjrM
made.
prepare myself for any eventuality. to the popular best sellers, but with a slight preference for books a-j
When there are less than SIX I will make sure that if my partner Japan, Japanese culture and Japanese people. Her only
honor-tricks tn the two hands and has a blank hand (hand with no make any books of her own resulted in a diary and a suap
no good trump suit (preferably honor-tricks) or even a ‘'bust” or a anti-Japanese propaganda, which she had to scrap because as s„
Fresh and
(an
absolutely "There was so much of it, I couldn't keep up with the times.
spades or hearts} to be found, part "Yarborough”
ners should try to stop the bidding worthless hand, containing no honorDelicious
Although she prefers Barbirolli to Goodman, she '!^es/(.,
card) I will not be penalized more
at a safe, low level.
throb
of a good swing band. She confesses, too, to a secrff"5',1 .n ?i
than
three
tricks
not
vulnerable
or
WEDDING CAKES
Game Zone—SIX honor-tricks or two tricks vulnerable. On the other grease paint, footlights and curtain calls, and is the best e
F
more. Combined hands with SIX hand, if my partner has five or more drama ticket seller. 3ie likes photography, bridge, wa 'ing
or more honor-tricks will, with rare honor-tricks I 11 be ready to ex talking.
amine the possibility of a slam.
A firm believer in sports for exercise she has
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idea
in
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then,
is
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to find out in ONE or at the most ruefully, "1 couldn't run, so I always got there after the ba ' hut{!^ £
two rounds of bidding in what zone by." In badminton, her favourite sport, her prowess witi
^
partners' hands can be placed.
cock is too well known to require elaboration. Just now s e
all her skill to the intricacies of a golf swing.
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ALL her inborn talents, her training, her experiences and 0 2^,.
have contributed to form one of the most remar
^ense
sonalities we've ever met. A woman, yes, in the tru.jj-e
word—but one of those rare women who have risen ab0Vc
cf the
anTCOMPANY
the usual circle of feminine things, and grasped son^. jn3ye ideal
spiritual significance of man's continuing quest for an una.*
_^^.
S
We
asked
her,
’
"Do
you
think
the
Nisei
problem
will
ever
.^
s
s
To which she answered in the direct and frank manner
>1
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of her, "Why surely, but not until each and every Nisei rJa
ans
personal
responsibility
and
goes
out
into
Canadian
sock
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prepared to do his part."
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194
Nisei Sketch
The fragrant odour ot the lilac tree,.
The incense of the mossy copse:
things to the Japanese people but Do load the air with powdered sleep.
By K. C. M.
And liquid lotion of love-drops.
which may be a curiosity to the
Among the latest, additions to foreigner are not left to the imag Upon the dotvny couch of sprawling
(Continued from last week)
I
the .books on Oriental Studies at ination but fully described in de
TF Her teaching and religious work had been rhe only accomoLf-. 1
moss.
the University of British Colum tail under such titles as “Japan
I sat me down 'midst softest fleece. -*■ through which Hide Hyodo had become known to us, we wo-H
bia are a collection purchased ese Folk Toys.” “Japanese Coif
Ten thousand elves pressed on my describe her as one of the most remarkable of Nisei women ghi?
from a gift by the Japanese Alum fure” and “Kimono.”
from these activities, that which has set her apart and made m--J
ni Association. The gift, presented
lids.
Japanese
literature
in
the
form
outstanding
has been the service she has contributed to the Ni^i'Lj
in commemoration of the organ
Ten thousand voices whispered:
of
works
by
Mme
E.
Sugimoto
second
generation
movement itself.
‘ ‘1
ization of the Japanese Alumni
“
Peace."
a
Just eight years ago, when the stirrings of political consciousJ
Association of the University of and Sei Shonagon constitute
I saw the trap fall back on earthly among the Nisei first manifested themselves in the organization^3
British Columbia, was utilized to contribution to the collection.
cares;
enlarge the collection of books
Japanese Canadian Citizens Association in Vancouver, Hide caug'd
Life of a British Diplomat in
I passed beneath the Arch of the vision that has fired her enthusiasm through thick and thin 3 i^-S
on Japan and things Japanese at the Far East during the ’90’s
the local University.
Dreams
active supporter of the Association, she gave unstintingly, too, ofy
ably portrayed by Sir Ernest Satow
in
his
“
A
Diplomat
in
Japan.
”
Into the mirrored Chamber of Desire time and thought to the New Age, the first English organ, 'tlj
These books fill a long felt need
for texts dealing with the Far
Set in shimmering webs of moon which the second generation sought to give voice to their p^J
A concise and complete text on
aspirations.
East and their problems. Here Japanese language and grammar
beams.
tofore, these have been very few written by a professor of Japan “O Mortal, ask. and thou shalt
That the organization was finally sacrificed upon an altar of J
at our University. Miss Anne ese at a university in Rome.
apathy
and indifference, failed to dim her tireless enthusiasm cr J
know the truth."
Smith, reference librarian, stated, Greste Vaccari, is a classic in
“O where is Peace and Quietude?" cause her to lose faith in the reality of the ideal which first insod la
“We have tried to choose books this field. This book is not the
the movement.
.
I
which will be most useful and in usual run of “How to learn in ten And then I saw the mead and bab
Thus, when the J.C.C.A. was finally dissolved, and a new orgsn:o. If
formative.” Accordingly these easy lessons” variety, but is a
bling brook.
tion,
the Japanese Canadian Citizens League came into being, no ^
books deal with such subjects as complete and well written text
The pine in silent solitude.
ardent worker was to be found among the young men and women 4
Japanese Art and Flower Arrange used by many colleges throughI heard:
whose
shoulders the burden of leadership had dropped.
|
ment to toys and common every out the world.
And Joy? The chirping of the birds,
day things.
ISPROVING the traditional Japanese attitude toward the gentler sexi
The violets, smiling, sway.
The interesting life of a corA small but_ very informative respondent for a large newspashe took her place as a member of the historic delegation, which, J
of the
and amply illustrated series of per is the subject of the book by And Life? The surging
the spring of 1936, travelled three thousand miles to Canada's capAl
mournful waves
thirty books put out by the Board H. G. W. Woodhead, C.B.E., editor
there to make a valiant appeal for recognition of the second generat®!
I heard throughout the day.
of Tourist Industries are among of Oriental Affairs authority on
This was no pleasure jaunt. It was work, man's work, involwl
the collection. Notable among Far Eastern affairs.
Beauty? Into the west, its brilliant
late hours drafting arguments and pleas for their cause, wearison-jl
these are those dealing with the
hues,
Another
interesting
book
is
Japanese tea ceremony under the
The sun did sink before my eyes, hours in hectic discussions, patient study and investigation. It mea-.|
“Nippon Shindo Ron” by Yutake
hopes and fear, disappointment and worries, and no visible concrsi-l
title “Tea Cult.”
Hibino, a volume dealing with a The twinkling stats did shine with results to which they could point, saying proudly, "This much J
The Japanese classical dr:a ma j very difficult subject on the ideals
silver rays;
accomplished!"
I
is concisely dealt with in the and aims of the Japanese people.
The moon hung, trembling, in
But when the history of the fight that our group has made
“Noh Plays" and “Kabuki Drama”
the
skies.
These
are
but
a
few
of
the
establish themselves as free and equal citizens of Canada is W’,1
by leading authorities in these
Of
Love?
I
saw
the
tips
of
moun
books
bought
by
the
University
written, the record of that valiant trip will be inscribed as an undyAI I
fields.
from the donation by the Alumni
tain
peaks.
challenge to the forces of prejudice, ignorance and misunderstand^;]
Painting: of the famous JapanAssociation but these together
that blinded the eyes of the Canadian people and their statesmen. |
The
whispering
trees,
the
winds
esc landscape painter Hiroshige
with those already there will form
that sigh . . .
are reproduced together with a,
,
The reaction among the Nisei over the apparent failure of fe
,description
.
T
,
a
nucleus
ot
what
everyone
hopes
or his better-known
,
, ..
.
,
And then I heard the universal song- trip to accomplish .its objective was one of apathy and disillusionmed
-ks
I will be one of the most extensive
All things praising God on High. and for a time the Nisei lost heart in their fight. But Hide stepped] iti
land valuable collection of books
Even the common everyday on Qrienta! studies on this side —George S. Arai in The Tew Age. into the presidency of the Vancouver Chapter of the League, pulled i: KO
from the slough of inaction in which it was threatening to draw,- lP
March, 1933.
. ......................
— ........ of the Pacific.
itself, and disregarding the ominous trend of international events, end I'll
D
fel
i^
Ik
more placed it on an upward march to the ultimate fulfillment or it I
11
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purpose. Today, as recording secretary of the National Council, it s
her conviction that only through themselves and their organized id [UI
Shaeffer Pen Agents
united efforts, can the second generation realize and fulfill themselves
Latest Japanese Recordings
exceptions, produce game in a No- and their destiny.
Bi
Lesson XV: Bidding for Game
Ite
Trump
or
a
trump
contract.
a
r
Bidding
has
but
one
purpose,
TRinity 3112
331 Powell St.
March.
1
93
3.
UT
Hide
is
far
from
being
Nisei
feminist
and
Nisei
feminist
ai
”
e|
self-evident purpose.
It aims to
VANCOUVER, B. C.
Her contact with the world of politics has failed to rob her ojl irn
paint a fairly accurate picture of a
Slam Zone—6/2 to EIGHT
player's hand to his partner and vice honor-tricks. Partners' hands hav feminine charm and personality that has paved a welcome ior ,—] ha
versa. By means of it, partners can ing more than 6% honor-tricks are, wherever she goes.
]m
,j
determine whether their combined with favourable distribution (freak
She is, first and foremost a woman enjoying those little pet^l
holdings are in one of three general ish distribution or strong, long suits) , acts and duties that are so inextricably bound up with her sex. She carl
w»®.
in the slam zone. With EIGHT vie with any woman in preparing an appetizing and colorful meal. j| an;
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^^L^ ’’zones.”
Part-score Zone—FOUR to 5lA honor-tricks, players arc in the her hands knitting or crocheting needles are handled with as much $
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honor-tricks. Partnership hands con- Grand Slam Zone.
and dexterity as the latest political crisis; and just now she MKpj
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training
FOUR
honor-tricks
will
usu
323 Powell Street
Bidding is guided by two import- Red Goss work. She has as many ideas for novel home furnishings I F
SE ymour 4121 ally make a contract of ONE-ODD. ant factors, SAFETY and PRE personal dress as she has for schoolroom devices and techniques.
With FIVE honor-tricks TWO to PAREDNESS. If I were to open
Aside from her interests in the home, she keeps in step as mJ
THREE-ODD can be generally the bidding, for example, I would as time will allow with the latest books. Her taste ranges from bjrM
made.
prepare myself for any eventuality. to the popular best sellers, but with a slight preference for books a-j
When there are less than SIX I will make sure that if my partner Japan, Japanese culture and Japanese people. Her only
honor-tricks tn the two hands and has a blank hand (hand with no make any books of her own resulted in a diary and a suap
no good trump suit (preferably honor-tricks) or even a ‘'bust” or a anti-Japanese propaganda, which she had to scrap because as s„
Fresh and
(an
absolutely "There was so much of it, I couldn't keep up with the times.
spades or hearts} to be found, part "Yarborough”
ners should try to stop the bidding worthless hand, containing no honorDelicious
Although she prefers Barbirolli to Goodman, she '!^es/(.,
card) I will not be penalized more
at a safe, low level.
throb
of a good swing band. She confesses, too, to a secrff"5',1 .n ?i
than
three
tricks
not
vulnerable
or
WEDDING CAKES
Game Zone—SIX honor-tricks or two tricks vulnerable. On the other grease paint, footlights and curtain calls, and is the best e
F
more. Combined hands with SIX hand, if my partner has five or more drama ticket seller. 3ie likes photography, bridge, wa 'ing
or more honor-tricks will, with rare honor-tricks I 11 be ready to ex talking.
amine the possibility of a slam.
A firm believer in sports for exercise she has
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main
idea
in
bidding,
then,
is
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342 Powell St.
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THE NEW CANADIAN
to find out in ONE or at the most ruefully, "1 couldn't run, so I always got there after the ba ' hut{!^ £
two rounds of bidding in what zone by." In badminton, her favourite sport, her prowess witi
^
partners' hands can be placed.
cock is too well known to require elaboration. Just now s e
all her skill to the intricacies of a golf swing.
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ALL her inborn talents, her training, her experiences and 0 2^,.
have contributed to form one of the most remar
^ense
sonalities we've ever met. A woman, yes, in the tru.jj-e
word—but one of those rare women who have risen ab0Vc
cf the
anTCOMPANY
the usual circle of feminine things, and grasped son^. jn3ye ideal
spiritual significance of man's continuing quest for an una.*
_^^.
S
We
asked
her,
’
"Do
you
think
the
Nisei
problem
will
ever
.^
s
s
To which she answered in the direct and frank manner
>1
Established 1912
of her, "Why surely, but not until each and every Nisei rJa
ans
personal
responsibility
and
goes
out
into
Canadian
sock
^304 Dunlevy Ave.
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prepared to do his part."
Armstrong
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THE NEW CANADIAN
n c I J s A'e AW n tV» » a
Athletic Park Tilt
1i
■
V
w
Asahis Look Good for City Crown
Blast C.Y.O. With 19-Run Barrage
@ Proof or the
Under the bright floodlights of Bob BrowrA beautiful
the
I arity of
preen Athletic Park last Saturday, the Asahis, Yankees of
Diesel
and
Gasoline
%: the Burrard League, and pride and |oy of the >^W
Engines is shown by
machi, thrilled its hundreds of staunch, l8^'^;^.
the fact that today
supporters bv thoroughly swamping Senior League flight
Vivians'7 are favoured V
C Y O/s 19-4 in an exhibition tilt.
________
for powering boats.
V
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bi
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At the left is the large
new Vivian Foundry,
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which
will
speed up deliveries on
both Gasoline and
Diesel orders.
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Yehle’s offerings were easy meat; «
to the Asahis. They banged him <
MM.'i X W W%%^ all over the lot and pushed across; <
four runs in the initial fiame. A , j
i singleton in the second ana mine.
Bloedel Banner
■ of runs in the third wrote his;
Returning home recently
i finish as he scurried to an early; t
a two weeks’ vacation amid the I shower.
bright lights, let's scan the news.
Roy Holden taking over the!
outfit,
The Bloedel
mound must have also forgotten ;
which has been closed since late his lucky charm pin. He had
in June resumed operations on
to exactly 11 Asahi I
July 12. Recent rainfall relieved to chuck before
he could ret ire i
the very dangerous fire hazard. batsmen
PHONEBAY 1526
By Staff Correspondent
NEW WESTMINSTER, B. C.—Sockeye salmon arc
ginning to enter the Fraser River in larger numbers, and
Mermen this week are looking forward to increased catches,
iiit arc distinctly uneasy over the price situation.
Although just a friendly match, the hectic fifth inning, the inning
Saturday night’s win proves in which the
that the Asahis are in the same
7 runs.
class, as. if not of stronger call- ;
To climax a perfect evening.
bl ber than, the Senior leaguers, ■ fleet - footed Frank Shiraishi
b I and gives them a good chance to
home-steal
pulled off a perfect
.
S' cop three titles this year, name
V: ly the Burrard, Senior City, and . for the 19th run. after he had
c1
smacked out a long triple.
V the Japanese Northwest crown. ;
the Catholic
Kaz
It was just like old time
%
number and held them to
the da
u-ed hits which acstrutting their stuff at Con Jones seven scar only four runs. Hecounted for
b | ?ark Old mound rivals met^ in
os doing a dandy job on tire
Suga versus boisterous Fred i
uud. Kaz poled out two doubles
e and as in bygone day . the:
r
in five times up
best;
*9 peppery Nipponese got t
of temperamental Fred.
» .. ' ’
*
*
*
ASAHIS vs
NIPPON TENNIS
Shiraishi, If -....... ”
Last Sunday Nippon Tennis Yamamura, 2b ..... 4
Suga, P ------------ing three years,” says the report. Club’s entry in the Vancouver & Nishihara, lb ---District
League
chalked
up
their
Mitsui, cf, c..
“It would not pay more than SO
Maruno, 3b ....
third
win
-without
even
playing.
percent of the average price in
rf,
The Nippon netters waited im- Nakamura,
4
Kutsukake,
the same three years.”
4
patiently for the North Vancou Shishido, s
“That would mean that fisher ver team to show up at the Nip Sawayama, 2 b
. 1
0
men would have an outlet for only pon Courts, but they waited in Terada, ss
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Totals
H
I The ieport of the government •them during the 1937-38 period.
Score by Inning's:
Japan
Champion
In
aomminee. as announced by Fish
Asahis
415 170 1—19 17 5
Unions to Decide
CY O
. O1O O1O 2—4 7 8
er e Minister Michaud, stated
Conferences of the negotiating
Far East Olympics Summary — Triple, Shiraishi,
hi die government would not committee representing three.Oc
Doubles, Suga 2, Yamamura, MarGROCERIES AND
ake any action along the lines cidental fishermen’s organizations
TOKYO—War in Europe .may uno, Holden; Sacrifice Hit, Sb adready applied in the apple indus- will decide on steps to be taken. have disposed of the Olympic ishi, Shishido; Stolen bases, Shira
PROVISIONS
&y.
because it would not bring Pending the clarification of the Games, perhaps for all time, but ishi, Yamamura^ 2, Suga 4 Mitsui.
ci:
Struck out by Suga o, bj Mhle t,
my benefits to the fishermen. price negotiations, fishermen are in the Far East hostilities failed bv Holden 3; Base on balls off Suga
353 Powell St.
j “If the Government was to disposing of their catches with to put a halt to the East Asia Ath- j 5‘ off Yehle 3, off Holden 1; Hit
bv pitcher, Reid by Suga; Double j
•D i' kndle the salmon pack, it would the canneries.
letic meet, held in Tokyo in cele-1 play, Holden to McCarthy to Reid.
Trinity 5784
ake much less than the precedJamin's 26
26th
th centen- Left’ on Bases, Asahis 7, C.Y.O. V
Boats on the Fraser were aver bration of Japan's
Umpires George Vanhatten and
aging around 70 fish at the close nial.
Iharlie Stevenson.
k THE NEW CANADIAN IS
By taking 25 out of 35 events
of last week, with the prospect
MT.
Japan easily led all other com
3^ IIBL1SHED BY NISEI, FOR NISEI for big runs coming up.
peting countries. The titles in
i^*
basketball, baseball, soccer, rug
by. volleyball, handball, hockey,
TRINITY
4822
cycling, table tennis, wrestling,
agent for
boxing, and yachting were ta
ken by Japan, who also won
championships in ten track and
field events in the monster ath
PHONE TRI. 559S
r si
letic meet.
300 E. CORDOVA ST.
The Bhillipines placed second
VANCOUVER. B. C.
by scoring in the 200 and 400
meter dash, 400 meter hurdles,
314 POWELL STREET
>ur:
both 400 and 1.600 meter relays,
fess
and taking the crown in tennis.
OOH: S
Manchoukuo was third with
Utt':'
championships in the shotput.
s hammer throw, and 1.000 meter
ply;?:
b
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all Japanese funeral arrangements.
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1i
■
V
w
Asahis Look Good for City Crown
Blast C.Y.O. With 19-Run Barrage
@ Proof or the
Under the bright floodlights of Bob BrowrA beautiful
the
I arity of
preen Athletic Park last Saturday, the Asahis, Yankees of
Diesel
and
Gasoline
%: the Burrard League, and pride and |oy of the >^W
Engines is shown by
machi, thrilled its hundreds of staunch, l8^'^;^.
the fact that today
supporters bv thoroughly swamping Senior League flight
Vivians'7 are favoured V
C Y O/s 19-4 in an exhibition tilt.
________
for powering boats.
V
bi
bi
bi
At the left is the large
new Vivian Foundry,
greatly
which
will
speed up deliveries on
both Gasoline and
Diesel orders.
/ 5
@ Can we help yo=
with your power
problems?
VIVIAN
ENGINE WORKS LTD.
j Diesel and Gasohne
Engines
w west 6^U-^
L ■
5 - 500 H.P
>
.
N -
A
CANADA ,.
,
Yehle Easy Meat
' A
Yehle’s offerings were easy meat; «
to the Asahis. They banged him <
MM.'i X W W%%^ all over the lot and pushed across; <
four runs in the initial fiame. A , j
i singleton in the second ana mine.
Bloedel Banner
■ of runs in the third wrote his;
Returning home recently
i finish as he scurried to an early; t
a two weeks’ vacation amid the I shower.
bright lights, let's scan the news.
Roy Holden taking over the!
outfit,
The Bloedel
mound must have also forgotten ;
which has been closed since late his lucky charm pin. He had
in June resumed operations on
to exactly 11 Asahi I
July 12. Recent rainfall relieved to chuck before
he could ret ire i
the very dangerous fire hazard. batsmen
PHONEBAY 1526
By Staff Correspondent
NEW WESTMINSTER, B. C.—Sockeye salmon arc
ginning to enter the Fraser River in larger numbers, and
Mermen this week are looking forward to increased catches,
iiit arc distinctly uneasy over the price situation.
Although just a friendly match, the hectic fifth inning, the inning
Saturday night’s win proves in which the
that the Asahis are in the same
7 runs.
class, as. if not of stronger call- ;
To climax a perfect evening.
bl ber than, the Senior leaguers, ■ fleet - footed Frank Shiraishi
b I and gives them a good chance to
home-steal
pulled off a perfect
.
S' cop three titles this year, name
V: ly the Burrard, Senior City, and . for the 19th run. after he had
c1
smacked out a long triple.
V the Japanese Northwest crown. ;
the Catholic
Kaz
It was just like old time
%
number and held them to
the da
u-ed hits which acstrutting their stuff at Con Jones seven scar only four runs. Hecounted for
b | ?ark Old mound rivals met^ in
os doing a dandy job on tire
Suga versus boisterous Fred i
uud. Kaz poled out two doubles
e and as in bygone day . the:
r
in five times up
best;
*9 peppery Nipponese got t
of temperamental Fred.
» .. ' ’
*
*
*
ASAHIS vs
NIPPON TENNIS
Shiraishi, If -....... ”
Last Sunday Nippon Tennis Yamamura, 2b ..... 4
Suga, P ------------ing three years,” says the report. Club’s entry in the Vancouver & Nishihara, lb ---District
League
chalked
up
their
Mitsui, cf, c..
“It would not pay more than SO
Maruno, 3b ....
third
win
-without
even
playing.
percent of the average price in
rf,
The Nippon netters waited im- Nakamura,
4
Kutsukake,
the same three years.”
4
patiently for the North Vancou Shishido, s
“That would mean that fisher ver team to show up at the Nip Sawayama, 2 b
. 1
0
men would have an outlet for only pon Courts, but they waited in Terada, ss
C.Y.O.
0
•t 0
1 11
1
1 0
1
3
0I
1 :
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k
TSUBAME
258 POWELL ST.
TRINITY 0561
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I
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AMATEUR FINISHING
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Anytime, Anywhere
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The refusal of the Government
1 1
221 Main St. (Maple Cafe)
o intervene leaves the next step
1
3
or ask for
1 1
ip to the fishermen, to decide
JO
SEKO,
TRinity 0794-Y
0
2
1
1
whether they will accept the re0 0
1 0
tluced schedule of prices offered
0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0
y the canners, to undertake
0 0 0 0 0
1
rf
Yoshinaka,
urther negotiations or to stop
0 0 1 0 1
.
0
Kaminishi,
Wishing in a final effort to raise
12
"be prices.
cent of the average price paid
.41 19 17
Totals
H
I The ieport of the government •them during the 1937-38 period.
Score by Inning's:
Japan
Champion
In
aomminee. as announced by Fish
Asahis
415 170 1—19 17 5
Unions to Decide
CY O
. O1O O1O 2—4 7 8
er e Minister Michaud, stated
Conferences of the negotiating
Far East Olympics Summary — Triple, Shiraishi,
hi die government would not committee representing three.Oc
Doubles, Suga 2, Yamamura, MarGROCERIES AND
ake any action along the lines cidental fishermen’s organizations
TOKYO—War in Europe .may uno, Holden; Sacrifice Hit, Sb adready applied in the apple indus- will decide on steps to be taken. have disposed of the Olympic ishi, Shishido; Stolen bases, Shira
PROVISIONS
&y.
because it would not bring Pending the clarification of the Games, perhaps for all time, but ishi, Yamamura^ 2, Suga 4 Mitsui.
ci:
Struck out by Suga o, bj Mhle t,
my benefits to the fishermen. price negotiations, fishermen are in the Far East hostilities failed bv Holden 3; Base on balls off Suga
353 Powell St.
j “If the Government was to disposing of their catches with to put a halt to the East Asia Ath- j 5‘ off Yehle 3, off Holden 1; Hit
bv pitcher, Reid by Suga; Double j
•D i' kndle the salmon pack, it would the canneries.
letic meet, held in Tokyo in cele-1 play, Holden to McCarthy to Reid.
Trinity 5784
ake much less than the precedJamin's 26
26th
th centen- Left’ on Bases, Asahis 7, C.Y.O. V
Boats on the Fraser were aver bration of Japan's
Umpires George Vanhatten and
aging around 70 fish at the close nial.
Iharlie Stevenson.
k THE NEW CANADIAN IS
By taking 25 out of 35 events
of last week, with the prospect
MT.
Japan easily led all other com
3^ IIBL1SHED BY NISEI, FOR NISEI for big runs coming up.
peting countries. The titles in
i^*
basketball, baseball, soccer, rug
by. volleyball, handball, hockey,
TRINITY
4822
cycling, table tennis, wrestling,
agent for
boxing, and yachting were ta
ken by Japan, who also won
championships in ten track and
field events in the monster ath
PHONE TRI. 559S
r si
letic meet.
300 E. CORDOVA ST.
The Bhillipines placed second
VANCOUVER. B. C.
by scoring in the 200 and 400
meter dash, 400 meter hurdles,
314 POWELL STREET
>ur:
both 400 and 1.600 meter relays,
fess
and taking the crown in tennis.
OOH: S
Manchoukuo was third with
Utt':'
championships in the shotput.
s hammer throw, and 1.000 meter
ply;?:
b
b
ANY radio, any make, anywhere
run.. China failed to capture a
b
as
did
Mongolia
b championship,
$ Satisfaction Guaranteed
/
and
Hawaii.
t*
@ Reasonable Prices
jf ^:|
:enh
i$ 0*;
■y 3*
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S. NAKANO
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UNDERTAKERS
The S. R. Bell Funeral Home Ltd.
Mr. KEN STRANGE, well-known undertaker in the Japanese
community, wishes to announce that he is now associated
with the above firm and will personally supervise and conduct
all Japanese funeral arrangements.
COURTEOUS SERVICE AT MINIMUM COST
1235 East Hastings
'^.V.WAW.V.
Highland 0015
?
«!
I
s
h
b
s
^ Tubes Tested Free
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Chop Suey
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Page 10
THE NEW CANADIAN
Chalk Up Easy Wins
In Exhibition Tilts
"Please Replace Divots
the wide and open sky
C'mon you dubbers, get out you
grave and let me lie;
golf clubs and let's go digging potalived and gladly die,
I've
toes. Some game, you ought to try Gladly
A way from this world of strife;
it! Now, what am I saying? I used
This
be the epitaph for me—
to think early morning divoteers
"Here he lies where he longed to
were a bit balmy, but time has
be—
changed that and now I'm addicted.
Lies in death by the nineteenth
Yes sir, ye ole golf-bug has bitten
tee,
me pretty badly.
Y/herc he lied all through his
STS: l^W
kV i /( \pj
Wt
M
t^
It all happened one day when
the chief in one of his good moods
asked if I wanted to trail along
with him. Well I accepted his in
vitation and as a result I hear the
old story, day in, and day out:
"Now in your chip shot you
should . . . blah, blah, blah . . .
In the bunkers you should . . .
blah, blah, blah ..." Wow, what
a life!
ti’l
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h/[< ■ i ii
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—Grantland Rice.
My Apologies
Dear mermaids and mermen,
Aquatic
•members' cf the INippon
— .
-^----;Club, I humbly beg your forgiveness,
•especially to those who were kind
(enough to read this column last
(week and turned out for their
(aquatic drills last Wednesday afterv Golf has its good and bad
u points
+
Toon. I guess you folks that went
You place the ball on the tee, »|
nQ ins(ructor there, and
couple of empty swings, a las look. then |3Kr )omd ou( tha( |( was
at the far-away red flag sttll an-.
c|a
fe!t hke tearing my
Asahis—Shiraishi, If (3-5); Yamaother look at the ball, and then you3
,
.
w u
■ .
.Ui
ii
limbs apart piece by piece. Well, mura, 2b (0-1); Suga, lb (2-4);
let the ball have it withi all your'
,
.,
,
Mitsui, cf (1-4)
l it Mon t vou worry, I ve been making Nishihara, p (0-4):
Maruno, 3b (2-3); Kutsukake,
might. And what happens? The ball:
, ,
. .
L
, -ii
x ia big detour of the downtown sec- (3-4): Shishido, ss (0-4); Yoshin
with a big cut on top trickles a tew;
3
, .,
m
aka, rf (1-4); Kaminishi, 2b (0-2);
,
, x
x
Mon and so far I m shll intact,
yards away. You let out one big!
Sawayama, p (0-1)—12 hits.
curse, suddenly you remember there; Don t forget tnen tnat the sp as - ( Wooclfibre
„
------ ----------Japanese
All-Stars—
are others present, so you slowly ers have tpeir workout every Wed-J Mitsui, 2b (0-4); Ide, cf (1-3); Sora,
.
Allan McDonne Hlf (0-3): Kovanagi, ss l-o): Sekine,
start counting up to ten.
If thatx I nesd^y pvpninn
evening. A
"an ^c”|lb (1-3); Omoto^ p (0-2); Ogaki, p
doesn't cool you down, you keepA1'' $e out there to ass st you
' (i-i); Takeda, c (0-3); Idenouye,
counting up to 20
(anything connected with swimming, j rf (1-3); Ikeno, 3b (0-3)—5 hits.
T-
r
<
s
life.”
Asahis’ joint baseball and
pleasure trip to Woodfibre on
a specially chartered boat met
with great success last Sunday,
The pulp and paper mill allstars had nothing on the local
Rep team and were seriously
outclassed. The localites had no
trouble in taking both tilts cf
the double-header.
in the first game, the Wood
fibre Japanese All-Stars took a
9-1 beating. The “Hakujin” All
Stars didn’t fare any better
either and could reach Nag Ni
shihara for 6 scattered hits
while the Vancouverites put the
pressure on twirler Chadwick
for 17 safe bingles, ringing up
a 14-6 victory.
The local heavy hitters in ths
Woodfibre series were Kaz Suga with 6-9, Frank Shiraishi
v/ith 5-10 and Ken Kutsukake
with 4-8.
The first round of the Nippon ship drive.
Tennis Club Championship Tour In the only lad
mate
nament got under way last Sun-; day
zuki after
day on the three courts of the tennis for a long time, can
Nippon Tennis Club. ..No major to score an amazing «L
upsets- took place.
hard-smashing ^ng-bird I
In the closest fought match of 6-4. and 6-2.
the day. the two Shigas, Yama Club Secretary Matsui >•=,..
shita and Ouye showed promise that all girls turn out iev
of championship material when da} to get their postponed
they put on an excellent perform es played off in order to co?G
ance of racquet wielding. In the the tournament, bv Su^L'‘
long guelling match, Yamashita’s 28th.
effective ground covering and
Also of note are tentative o
consistent fore-hand, drives slow arranged for the proposed inL
ly tired Ouye out of the race.
tional tournament at the Xk
K. Hayashi, Ouye’s stablemate Courts. Matsui has alreadrV
at T. Maikawa’s put on a surprise an invitation to the Seattle J
showing and just about turned pon Tennis Chib. The tourni
the table to eliminate southpaw expected to take place around“Mat” Matsui from the champion- middle of August.
Matsumiya & Nose's
Sharp Reductions in Men's Wear
Score by Innings:
But as I said before it also has;
.....
j Asahis _____ .1 1 3 0 2 0 0—s
its good points. Nothing makes you: shanks a Million
< Woodfibre ___ 0 10 OOO
Asahis—Shiraishi, If (2-5); Yamahappier than to connect squarely i Asahis, through the medium of: mura, (1-3); Suga, io u-n; xxisniwith the driver and send the baTth;s co|Umn, wish to thank the fel- hara, p (3-3): Mitsui, c (1-5); Mar
uno, 3b (2-4); Shishido, ss (1-3)i|
soaring'over 200 yards towards the jows ;n Woodfibre for the wonder Yoshinaka,
cf, p (1-3): Kutsukake,!
pin. An approach shot that lands on . xj ^g £pent |3St week-end. On rf (1-4): Kaminishi, 2b (0-1); Sawa-|
|
the green makes you even happier,; Monjay morning, they were none yama, cf (1-1)—17 hits.
Woodfibre
All-Stars
—
Johnson,
I
and when a 20-foot putt trickles ! the worse except for a slight head
71-4): Seaton, rf (0-2); Carden,!
3
b
down the sloping green and plunks i ache, ^ut all in all every member
(0-3); -Haar, lb (1-3): Dawson, j
into the hole, well, all you can say ; thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Also If
Turone, cf (1-2); F. Haar,
Chadis "Golf is the most wonderful game I many thanks tendered to Messrs. 2b (0-3); Ramsay, c
wick, p (1-3)—6 hits.
of all."
Miyamoto and Suga and "Chief" Score by Inning’s:
the transportation Asahis
2 0 4 0 3 5
Here's a poem dedicated to all Fukuyama
Woodfibre .... OOO 0 14 O— 6
golf-addicts by one of the most ; facilities.
famous of the sports writers, Grant-
31
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Hompa ....
Kitsilano
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ICE CREAM
206 MAIN ST.
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.. liS
j«
M: M
The Kitsies just couldn’t get
a hold of Yo ^Nishimura's offer
ings. When they did, the Fairview
men always seemed to be campingunder almost sure hits.
Out
side of whiffing at thin air the
Kitsies imagined themselves as
headliners at the Beacon Theatre;,
by doing some fancy juggling on
L behalf of Fairview.
2
Hompa vs. Fairview
Hompa will meet Fairview com
5
ing Sunday, and should the down
town boys beat Fairview, Kitsilan's will just have to put away
their spikes in moth balls and
hope for a better season next
year. Should the outcome be re
versed Kitsilano can still hope to
tie Hompa for second position in
ue standing by beating Hompa in the last match of the eight
game schedule.
Consult—
ROY YAMAMURA
For Protection and Savings
MUTUAL LIFE OF CANADA
Hotel World
:O1 fev® ■« ■WV
MArine 1746
Swim Trunks
"Catalina" & Lastex
Reg. $2.95 & $3.95
Fairview’s smiling Yo Nishi
mura was too effective for the
Kitsilano boys. allowing only
four hits and striking out ten
batters. Besides pitching win
ning ball, he smashed out three
of Fairview’s seven hits.
LEAGUE STANDING
»S
AL’ ^-l 1 f t^ 4
Values to $4.50.
Others to clear at S3.95-S4.95
There seems to be no means of stopping Fairview
Sunday at Powell Grounds the
Bussei's fighting nine. Last
-------------Kitsilano boys had to be contented with the1 short end of
an b-o score.
VEGETABLES
GROCERIES
™iwf«
Greens, Greys, and Fawns.
T. Y. TERADA
Vancouver, B. C
262 Powell
Natty Stripes in New Greens, Blu:
Odd Pants
4230
CHAKI
Fish Market
5. ^1a
Reg. $22.50-324.00. To CL
Fairview Win Puis Kitsies On Spot
Books and Stationery
347 Powell St
Single or Double-Breasted.
Bussei League
S. Uchida
SEYMOUR
Tropical Worsted Suits
396 Powell St.
W.'.WWWWW'.W ’.’.W »^\W.S%W.WW /Z.S«»‘
Sport Shirts
Forsyth's Beach
Shirts
Fancy & Plain
Regular SI .65
Sleeveless Sweaters
All-wool Pullovers
Regular $1.95
$4.95 Zipper Sport Sweaters
Including the famous "Universal
Fairview-Nishikawa, ss (0-4);
j Ebata, rf (2-3) : I. Tsukada, 3b
1(0-3); Nishimura, p (3-4); M. Tsu( kada. If (1-4); Takahashi, 2b (1-4);
Hamakawa, of (0-4); Maeda, lb
(0-3); Tanaka, c (0-3)—7 hits
Kitsilano—C. Terada, cf (0-3);
Ohashi, 3b (1-3): Yoshida, ss (1-4);
I Y. Matsumoto, If (1-3); S. MatsuImoto, c (0-2): Maeda, rf (0-2);
(Yamada, 2b (0-3); Wakabayashi,
jib (1-3); Sumi, p (0-3); Nishizaki,
I rf (0-1)—4 hits.
RHE
Score by Innings:
x airview __ 130 020 2— 8 7 5
Kitsilano __ 100 020 0— 3 4 S
and
"Aberley" makes. Two Tones or Plain.
Matsumiya & Nose Ltd
TRINITY
229 POWELL ST
i y
A’. AC .
Chalk Up Easy Wins
In Exhibition Tilts
"Please Replace Divots
the wide and open sky
C'mon you dubbers, get out you
grave and let me lie;
golf clubs and let's go digging potalived and gladly die,
I've
toes. Some game, you ought to try Gladly
A way from this world of strife;
it! Now, what am I saying? I used
This
be the epitaph for me—
to think early morning divoteers
"Here he lies where he longed to
were a bit balmy, but time has
be—
changed that and now I'm addicted.
Lies in death by the nineteenth
Yes sir, ye ole golf-bug has bitten
tee,
me pretty badly.
Y/herc he lied all through his
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M
t^
It all happened one day when
the chief in one of his good moods
asked if I wanted to trail along
with him. Well I accepted his in
vitation and as a result I hear the
old story, day in, and day out:
"Now in your chip shot you
should . . . blah, blah, blah . . .
In the bunkers you should . . .
blah, blah, blah ..." Wow, what
a life!
ti’l
fCs * Of
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—Grantland Rice.
My Apologies
Dear mermaids and mermen,
Aquatic
•members' cf the INippon
— .
-^----;Club, I humbly beg your forgiveness,
•especially to those who were kind
(enough to read this column last
(week and turned out for their
(aquatic drills last Wednesday afterv Golf has its good and bad
u points
+
Toon. I guess you folks that went
You place the ball on the tee, »|
nQ ins(ructor there, and
couple of empty swings, a las look. then |3Kr )omd ou( tha( |( was
at the far-away red flag sttll an-.
c|a
fe!t hke tearing my
Asahis—Shiraishi, If (3-5); Yamaother look at the ball, and then you3
,
.
w u
■ .
.Ui
ii
limbs apart piece by piece. Well, mura, 2b (0-1); Suga, lb (2-4);
let the ball have it withi all your'
,
.,
,
Mitsui, cf (1-4)
l it Mon t vou worry, I ve been making Nishihara, p (0-4):
Maruno, 3b (2-3); Kutsukake,
might. And what happens? The ball:
, ,
. .
L
, -ii
x ia big detour of the downtown sec- (3-4): Shishido, ss (0-4); Yoshin
with a big cut on top trickles a tew;
3
, .,
m
aka, rf (1-4); Kaminishi, 2b (0-2);
,
, x
x
Mon and so far I m shll intact,
yards away. You let out one big!
Sawayama, p (0-1)—12 hits.
curse, suddenly you remember there; Don t forget tnen tnat the sp as - ( Wooclfibre
„
------ ----------Japanese
All-Stars—
are others present, so you slowly ers have tpeir workout every Wed-J Mitsui, 2b (0-4); Ide, cf (1-3); Sora,
.
Allan McDonne Hlf (0-3): Kovanagi, ss l-o): Sekine,
start counting up to ten.
If thatx I nesd^y pvpninn
evening. A
"an ^c”|lb (1-3); Omoto^ p (0-2); Ogaki, p
doesn't cool you down, you keepA1'' $e out there to ass st you
' (i-i); Takeda, c (0-3); Idenouye,
counting up to 20
(anything connected with swimming, j rf (1-3); Ikeno, 3b (0-3)—5 hits.
T-
r
<
s
life.”
Asahis’ joint baseball and
pleasure trip to Woodfibre on
a specially chartered boat met
with great success last Sunday,
The pulp and paper mill allstars had nothing on the local
Rep team and were seriously
outclassed. The localites had no
trouble in taking both tilts cf
the double-header.
in the first game, the Wood
fibre Japanese All-Stars took a
9-1 beating. The “Hakujin” All
Stars didn’t fare any better
either and could reach Nag Ni
shihara for 6 scattered hits
while the Vancouverites put the
pressure on twirler Chadwick
for 17 safe bingles, ringing up
a 14-6 victory.
The local heavy hitters in ths
Woodfibre series were Kaz Suga with 6-9, Frank Shiraishi
v/ith 5-10 and Ken Kutsukake
with 4-8.
The first round of the Nippon ship drive.
Tennis Club Championship Tour In the only lad
mate
nament got under way last Sun-; day
zuki after
day on the three courts of the tennis for a long time, can
Nippon Tennis Club. ..No major to score an amazing «L
upsets- took place.
hard-smashing ^ng-bird I
In the closest fought match of 6-4. and 6-2.
the day. the two Shigas, Yama Club Secretary Matsui >•=,..
shita and Ouye showed promise that all girls turn out iev
of championship material when da} to get their postponed
they put on an excellent perform es played off in order to co?G
ance of racquet wielding. In the the tournament, bv Su^L'‘
long guelling match, Yamashita’s 28th.
effective ground covering and
Also of note are tentative o
consistent fore-hand, drives slow arranged for the proposed inL
ly tired Ouye out of the race.
tional tournament at the Xk
K. Hayashi, Ouye’s stablemate Courts. Matsui has alreadrV
at T. Maikawa’s put on a surprise an invitation to the Seattle J
showing and just about turned pon Tennis Chib. The tourni
the table to eliminate southpaw expected to take place around“Mat” Matsui from the champion- middle of August.
Matsumiya & Nose's
Sharp Reductions in Men's Wear
Score by Innings:
But as I said before it also has;
.....
j Asahis _____ .1 1 3 0 2 0 0—s
its good points. Nothing makes you: shanks a Million
< Woodfibre ___ 0 10 OOO
Asahis—Shiraishi, If (2-5); Yamahappier than to connect squarely i Asahis, through the medium of: mura, (1-3); Suga, io u-n; xxisniwith the driver and send the baTth;s co|Umn, wish to thank the fel- hara, p (3-3): Mitsui, c (1-5); Mar
uno, 3b (2-4); Shishido, ss (1-3)i|
soaring'over 200 yards towards the jows ;n Woodfibre for the wonder Yoshinaka,
cf, p (1-3): Kutsukake,!
pin. An approach shot that lands on . xj ^g £pent |3St week-end. On rf (1-4): Kaminishi, 2b (0-1); Sawa-|
|
the green makes you even happier,; Monjay morning, they were none yama, cf (1-1)—17 hits.
Woodfibre
All-Stars
—
Johnson,
I
and when a 20-foot putt trickles ! the worse except for a slight head
71-4): Seaton, rf (0-2); Carden,!
3
b
down the sloping green and plunks i ache, ^ut all in all every member
(0-3); -Haar, lb (1-3): Dawson, j
into the hole, well, all you can say ; thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Also If
Turone, cf (1-2); F. Haar,
Chadis "Golf is the most wonderful game I many thanks tendered to Messrs. 2b (0-3); Ramsay, c
wick, p (1-3)—6 hits.
of all."
Miyamoto and Suga and "Chief" Score by Inning’s:
the transportation Asahis
2 0 4 0 3 5
Here's a poem dedicated to all Fukuyama
Woodfibre .... OOO 0 14 O— 6
golf-addicts by one of the most ; facilities.
famous of the sports writers, Grant-
31
T
H
I
f IL
4
1
<
FRESH FISH
w
TR:n. 7875
5
3
2
Fairview ..
Hompa ....
Kitsilano
ft
DROP IN AT
A • 1y
Ao
AT
N* >t
HOT DOGS
st
#
ERNIE'S
ICE CREAM
206 MAIN ST.
VVWVVV\\%VVrtV^S\'\ASSV\^\^^'^^'V^^"l,,v',*,i,|^l|,‘^
.. liS
j«
M: M
The Kitsies just couldn’t get
a hold of Yo ^Nishimura's offer
ings. When they did, the Fairview
men always seemed to be campingunder almost sure hits.
Out
side of whiffing at thin air the
Kitsies imagined themselves as
headliners at the Beacon Theatre;,
by doing some fancy juggling on
L behalf of Fairview.
2
Hompa vs. Fairview
Hompa will meet Fairview com
5
ing Sunday, and should the down
town boys beat Fairview, Kitsilan's will just have to put away
their spikes in moth balls and
hope for a better season next
year. Should the outcome be re
versed Kitsilano can still hope to
tie Hompa for second position in
ue standing by beating Hompa in the last match of the eight
game schedule.
Consult—
ROY YAMAMURA
For Protection and Savings
MUTUAL LIFE OF CANADA
Hotel World
:O1 fev® ■« ■WV
MArine 1746
Swim Trunks
"Catalina" & Lastex
Reg. $2.95 & $3.95
Fairview’s smiling Yo Nishi
mura was too effective for the
Kitsilano boys. allowing only
four hits and striking out ten
batters. Besides pitching win
ning ball, he smashed out three
of Fairview’s seven hits.
LEAGUE STANDING
»S
AL’ ^-l 1 f t^ 4
Values to $4.50.
Others to clear at S3.95-S4.95
There seems to be no means of stopping Fairview
Sunday at Powell Grounds the
Bussei's fighting nine. Last
-------------Kitsilano boys had to be contented with the1 short end of
an b-o score.
VEGETABLES
GROCERIES
™iwf«
Greens, Greys, and Fawns.
T. Y. TERADA
Vancouver, B. C
262 Powell
Natty Stripes in New Greens, Blu:
Odd Pants
4230
CHAKI
Fish Market
5. ^1a
Reg. $22.50-324.00. To CL
Fairview Win Puis Kitsies On Spot
Books and Stationery
347 Powell St
Single or Double-Breasted.
Bussei League
S. Uchida
SEYMOUR
Tropical Worsted Suits
396 Powell St.
W.'.WWWWW'.W ’.’.W »^\W.S%W.WW /Z.S«»‘
Sport Shirts
Forsyth's Beach
Shirts
Fancy & Plain
Regular SI .65
Sleeveless Sweaters
All-wool Pullovers
Regular $1.95
$4.95 Zipper Sport Sweaters
Including the famous "Universal
Fairview-Nishikawa, ss (0-4);
j Ebata, rf (2-3) : I. Tsukada, 3b
1(0-3); Nishimura, p (3-4); M. Tsu( kada. If (1-4); Takahashi, 2b (1-4);
Hamakawa, of (0-4); Maeda, lb
(0-3); Tanaka, c (0-3)—7 hits
Kitsilano—C. Terada, cf (0-3);
Ohashi, 3b (1-3): Yoshida, ss (1-4);
I Y. Matsumoto, If (1-3); S. MatsuImoto, c (0-2): Maeda, rf (0-2);
(Yamada, 2b (0-3); Wakabayashi,
jib (1-3); Sumi, p (0-3); Nishizaki,
I rf (0-1)—4 hits.
RHE
Score by Innings:
x airview __ 130 020 2— 8 7 5
Kitsilano __ 100 020 0— 3 4 S
and
"Aberley" makes. Two Tones or Plain.
Matsumiya & Nose Ltd
TRINITY
229 POWELL ST
i y
A’. AC .