The New Canadian — January 31, 1941

The New Canadian
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SCHOOLS PLAN NEW TEXTS Ottawa Firm on Exclusion
$5000 Estimated Expenditure Of Nisei From Army Duty
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VANCOUVER, B. C.—A re­ January 15 in which you quot­
iteration of the Federal Gov­ ed a Resolution adopted at a
ernment’s stand in regard to meeting of the Japanese Cana­
dian Citizens League. While
VANCOUVER, B. C.—Close collaboration with Pub­ the exclusion of Orientals from fully understanding the spirit
compulsory military service is
lic School authorities and the Department of Education at contained in a communication and the motive which actuated
By K. W.
Nisei news . - . this week and the Victoria in the preparation of new text books for the Jap­ received yesterday from Otta­ members of the League in pass­
anese Language Schools in the province was the hope ex­ wa by the National Executive ing the Resolution under refer­
few weeks has been almost ex­
pressed by some 100 language school representatives gathered of the Japanese Canadian Citi­ ence, the Prime Minister and
Lively an account of ' so-and-so
the members of the Govern­
^ina elected president or. v.ce- at the special general meeting of the. B. C. Japanese Language zens League, which addressed
Dr«ident or treasurer or councillor School Association last Sunday at the Alexander Hall.
a telegram on January 15 em­ ment are still of the opinion
bodying the text of a resolution wLich was expressed by Mr.
/chairman or auditor of this society
In keeping with the long-nd that club and such a kai and
adopted by a delegates’ meet­ King in Ins recently published
felt want for text-books with
$550
REALIZED
executive also includes Hideo
ing of second generation or­ statement that if Canadian Ci­
topics relating to the Cana­
and Eiko and Kazuo and Yoshiko
ganizations, requesting equal tizens of Oriental racial origin
FROM TALENT
dian scene, institutions, ideals
and Tatsuo and so on ad infinitum
and similar- treatment for the were to be called upon to per­
and customs the delegates
REVUE
until one is not merely vastly bored
Nisei as for other Canadian ci- form compulsory military ser­
unanimously voted to select
vice at the present time unfor­
5ut tremendously irritated.
tizens.
A sum in excess of $550,
a Nisei on the staff of six who
Undersecretary of State O. tunate incidents might occur.
Not that we object to elections will have charge of editing
the net proceeds of the recent
D. Skelton, who passed away You will recall that Mr. King
they're necessary in a demo­
Nisei Talent Revue, will be
the new books.
suddenly last Tuesday, reply­ added that it was hoped Cana­
cratic state, but when a regular
turned over to the Japanese
The proposal introduced by
ing for the government, said dian citizens of Oriental race
epidemic of executive officers des­ Yoshio Ono, teacher at the SeiBranch of the Vancouver Wel­
that the Federal Government would be ready to ‘make their
cend upon us all at once like a rash yu Gakuin in Cumberland and
fare Federation, it was an­
still believed that “if Canadian contribution to the national
of measles, we can't be blamed for a graduate of Union Theologi­
nounced last Monday night,
citizens of Oriental origin were war effort in some other form.’
feeling the way we do.
following a meeting of the
cal College, brought little sur­
to be called upon to perform
“I shall be grateful if you
One significant note ... in the prise to local observers.
concert committee and the
compulsory
military
service
at
will bring this reply to the atclub news, though, comes from Kit- General Principles
Vancouver JCCL executive.
the
present
time
unfortunate
tention of the members of the
silano way, with the report that
Voluntary assistance both
In drafting of new texts, the
incidents
might
occur.
”
Japanese .'Canadian Citizens
executives will undertake a study of plans and general principles as
in the way of service and ma­
He
again
stressed
the
hope
League.”
group savings plan, to help mem­ laid down by outstanding, local
terial helped to keep expenses
of
the
government
that
Japan
­
O. D. Skelton.
bers embark upon some systematic educationalists, including Prin­
at a minimum, it was report­
ese
Canadians
would
be
ready
ed; while donations towards
saving.
cipal T. Sato of the Vancouver
A detailed statement of the
“to make their contribution to
It is a significant note because
the venture helped to swell
Japanese Language School will
Nisei
viewpoint upon the ques­
the national war effort in some
it is exceptional, whereas if we be followed.
income. Among these latter
tion
of
military service is ex­
other form.”
Nisei were using our heads we'd
was a $10.00 donation from
To avoid financial difficul­
pected
to be forwarded this
Text of the communication
be concentrating to make such
the Hompa Y.W.B.A.
ties which forced the abandon­
week
to
Ottawa by the special
follows:
news the common feature of all
The fund will be held in
ment of the project in 1925,
“The Prime Minister has committee set up by the meet­
our reports.
trust and added to from time
provision has been made for
receipt of your telegram of ing of delegates January 14.
Actually, surveying
the Nisei the adequate financin,
to time in order to establish a
of the
scene, if we* were a generous col­ undertaking. A special treas­
convalescent home within the
umnist we'd say the Nisei had really ury has been formed to collect
REGISTRATION
community.
gone to town as Epicurean philos­ donations from parents of puophers—"Eat, drink and be merry, pils and the general public.
ing, as well as to the remunera­
for tomorrow we die!” Unfortunatetion
of the editorial board.
Budget for $5000
ly, serious thinking is a prime reVANCOUVER, Jan. 29.—
Included
in the list of minor
Estimates submitted by S.
OTTAWA, Jan. 8.—Prime
ouisite for a philosopher, which is
expenses
are
research,
compila
­
In
a personal letter to Presi­
Aoki, treasurer of the Associa­
Minister Mackenzie King an­
why there are so few in our comtion
of
books
and
data,
station
­
dent
Harry Naganobu, Prime
nounced a special registra­
tion, call for the sum of $5000,
munity.
ery,
travelling
expense,
trans
­
Minister Mackenzie King
exclusive of the cost of print­
tion of all Japanese in Can­
There seems to be a remarkable
said:
ing. The greater part of this lation and stenography.
ada, “in order to protect the
ignorance as to the full effects of
Preliminary drafting of the Japanese themselves”; at the
sum will go to pay for the ser­
“Your telegram of the 9th
the war today, and even less atten­
new
texts
is
already
under
vices of a specialist in charge
same time declaring that the
January has been received
tion paid to its potential effects
government was “satisfied . and read with much pleas­
of the technical aspect of edit­ way.
upon the Nise itomorrow. The fact
ure. I was confident.that our
that the great majority of the
that the war is costing this country
people of Oriental origin who
fellow citizens of Japanese
more this one year than the whole
are now in Canada are thor­
racial origin resident in Brit­
four years of the last war . . . and
ish Columbia would under­
oughly loyal” to Canada.
the fact that ultimately the price
stand the motives which led
VANCOUVER, Jan. 8. —
for the whole bloody slaughter and
"Sakae-no Hikari,” 20th anniver­
Merchants' Association
to
the decision of the Gov­
The National JCCL dis­
destruction must be paid in terms of
sary
magazine of the Fairview
ernment
to undertake the
Elects New Officers.
patched the following tele­
sweat and strain by the people like
Y.M.B.A., which was issued this
proposed
registration. I am
VANCOUVER. — R. Nobuoka,
gram to Ottawa: “Japanese
ourselves ... all this is gaily dis­
week under the chief editorship of
glad
to
have
this evidence
Canadian Citizens League
regarded as so much crepe-hanging. prominent fish broker, was elected Takeo Kitamura.
that
my
confidence
was well
president of the Japanese 'Mer­
representing British subjects
Even the immediate possibility of
founded.
chants' Association, Tuesday. The Vancouver Citizens League
of Japanese origin appreciate
outter rationing, of'of sugar restric­
“Will you please accept for
executive includes: T. Nimi, vice- Invites Mayor to Speak
spirit which resulted in an­
tion, and the very real rise in the
yourself
and convey to the
president; Y. Nakazawa, chairman,
nouncement of special regis­
VANCOUVER. — Officers of the
cost of living are pushed aside as
members
of the Japanese
K. Ozawa, vice-chairman; S. Izu- Vancouver Chapter of the Japanese
tration of Japanese residents
thoroughly unwelcome and wholly
Canadian
Citizens League
and
kawa, treasurer; and K. Kawai
in Canada. Prepared to co­
Canadian Citizens League will be
unnecessary thoughts.
this
statement
of my appreci­
operate fully. Hope scheme'
R. Hoshino, auditors.
elected at the final general meetNor have I seen any evidence
ation
for
the
admirable
spirit
will allay unnecessary fear
ting for 1940-41, tentatively set
Fairview Y.M.B.A. Issues
to give me comfort that the Ni­
in which they have accepted
and suspicion regarding Jap­
for Thursday, February 13. An in­
sei are conscious of, or preparing' 20th Anniversary Magazine
the
Government’s proposal.
vitation to address the meeting,
anese in Canada.”
for, the strain and stress of the I
Some 90 pages of interesting

Weekly
Nisei To Act On Editorial Board
Whirligig

Premier Gives Persona I Thanks

The

Newsfront

which is open to the public, is be­
articles, messages and stories, and
ing extended to His Worship Mayor Hotel Owner Buys Own Carpet From Thief
a pictorial presentation of members,
J. W. Cornett.
their activities and projects com­
*e win, lose or draw in the war.
The Japanese proprietor of rolls of hall carpeting valued
nominating committee comOne thing is certain ... a battle
prise the material contained in the
at $150.
posed of Harry Shibuya, Kiyoshi the Rancho Hotel on East Cor­
for jobs as the thousands of sol­
On Wednesday, the proprie­
dova is not sure whether he
assume the very real burdens of Suga, Eiji Yatabe and Thomas Shodiers now in the Active Service
tor
said, a stranger came to his
saved $115 or lost $185. At any
force seek familiar places in civmarriage and a family—should be yama will submit the slate of 13
rate he may have had*to pay office and offered him his own
casting a more wary eye toward the officers to guide the Chapter for
1 ian life. But none of this seems
twice for the 47-foot roll of carpet back for $35. He paid.
future, and thinking more seriously the next year.
“ important as the next dance,
He told police later that he
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carpet in his hotel, but at least
date, dame er game.
in terms of economy and savings,
did
not call police when the
CHEMAINUS, B. C.—Chemainus he has it.
In truth there never was a time We can see a lot of grief headed
stranger
was in his office, for
Last Friday he reported to
hold its annual
^en Nisei young men particularly our way if we don't start growing Chapter, JCCL, will
fear
of
what the racketeer
general meeting here February 2, police that thieves had sneaked
3 Generation of young wage-earn- up a lot faster than we are — at
.
into his hotel, and left with two might do.
to elect officers for 1941.
er$ who within a few”years must present.
immediate pots-war slump — a
slump that is inevitable, whether

TH-E NEV/ CANADIAN
CJA Elections

NISEI ACTRESS

JANUARY 31, 194]
ch In Time

Pledge Co-operation In War Effort

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VANCOUVER. —- The full I some 3000 members, three
co-operation and support of the/prominent leaders active in
Japanese community was community work among the;
pledged to the Federal Gov­ second generation were placed;
j
ernment in its war effort at among the 35 directors.
the annual general meeting of
Standing high in the polls j
the Canadian Japanese Asso­ was Jitaro “Chuck” Tanaka,
ciation, largest Japanese organ­ former baseball star and Mi-1
ization in the province, held kado Club leader. Nobuichi I
here last week at the Japanese Yamaoka, active in Japanese j
Hall.
Canadian
Citizens
League
A resolution adopted de­ work,’ was returned to the
clared the intent of Japanese board, as was Dr. M. Miyazaki,
residents to carry on through last year’s treasurer.
the ordinary pursuit of busi­
“Eddie” Kitagawa, JCCL na­
ness, the full obsexwance of tional treasurer, was again
war-time legislation, and the chosen auditor.
support of war-time public
Heading the polls were three
policy.
prominent citizens and peren­
In elections for the Board of nial members of the board,
Directors, controlling body of Messrs. E. Morii, E. Kagetsu
the association which boasts and T. Nishikawa.

l February-23 is the date set. friends are requested to
.for the annual general meet-! Refreshments will be sem^
ling of the Japanese Canadian I ^ss Marjorie Busteed act
iRed Cross Unit to be held at
has been'
appointed suaS^'
|the Nippon Club, three o’clock,'for
Sunday afternoon.
’ Unit. the Japanese CanadiaJ
Elections jwill j. be
• heldn .for
Girls are reminded of
convenor and captains, and im- Unit “Work
Work Night
Ni^ht”” to h k e
portant business matters will j on Februarv 5, Wecln^n.
be discussed. All members and-ning.
’
-W eve-

Kits Nisei To Study Savings Plan
YMBA Maps Year's Prog

Yoshida Prexy

General discussion on activ­■ Frank Fukuhara; social Tom '
ities and projects to be under­■my Wakabayashi; and’spoY
taken during 1941 highlighted Yoshio Terada.
AKI HYODO
’;
A.H eyes will be focused on
the sixteenth annual meeting
this polished performer when she
of the Kitsilano Young Men’s Election Results
Elected to honorary member ‘
makes her appearance on the
Buddhist Association last Sun­
day, when Hideo Yoshida was ship in the Association were!
stage of the Kitsilano High School
chosen president in the annual the _ past president, Kanichii
auditorium. Saturday night, Feb­
Mori, and Yoshio Nishimura. ’
elections.
ruary 1. A surprise winner of the
Following opening speeches
Percy Gomery Cup for the best
Assisting President-elect Hi­
Fete Parents For Issei-Nisei Co-operation individual
and the presentation of reports deo Yoshida will be the fol­
performance in
last
year's G.V.Y.P.U. Drama Festi­ by various officers, business lowing
executive members: !
VANCOUVER.—A pledge of Co-operate with. Issei
val, Miss Hyodo has scored fur­ matters of i mportance were Tommy Shimizu and Yoshio!
deepest loyalty to Canada in
A resolution “that we Nisei,
Constitutional Terada, corresponding secre-l
the present great emergency in order to succeed in Canada, ther .triumphs in- Nisei amateur discussed.
and a resolution to do their must co-operate with the Issei, productions during the past year. amendments adopted provide taries; Takeo Yoshida, treas­
for the addition of three more urer; Frank Fukuhara, savings!
She plays the part of a tradi­
part in full” received the and therefore
a ‘Keirokai’ will
members
to the executive, the plan and oratorical convenor; I
tionally
conservative
mother
in
wholehearted support of mem- be held with that object in
holding
of
regular monthly Tokuzo Wakabayashi and TaN
this
year
s
Powell
Y-P.
presenta
­
bers of the Fukuoka Seinenkai, view”, introduced by the presi- I
meetings,'
and
the appointment nabe Takezo, auditors: Takeo !
tion,
‘
'Heaven
onEarth."
gathered here last Sunday. dent, received unanimous supof
auditors
by
the president.
'Pickets
may
be
secured
from
Nishizaki, Sunday School; Hi- j
January 26, for their eighth1 port.
Fhe New Canadian.
deo Yamada, social convenor: 1
annual general meetnig. A
Among
projects
planned
Decisions on the establishWakabayashi, drama: I
for this year, the new execu­ Eichi
large number of delegates were■ ment of an office, canvassing
Chuck
Terada,
sport; and Ku- i
present, including members! for new members and partic­
tive will study possibilities
Fairview
YMBA
Push
nizo
Yoshida,
Takeo
Nakaha- ■
from Hammond ar^d Haney.
of beginning a group savings
ipation in the Bussei League’s
ma,
Hideo
Maeda,
Seizo
Oha- I
plan in the association, to
Under the chairmanship annual oratorical contest ,were
Support
for
JCCL
of Shige Okumura, who gave left to the new executive.
help members secure eco­ shi, Tsugio Shimizu, Etaro Eza- I
a brief opening address, the
nomic
security. The Associa­ ki and Yukio Akada, council- ;
It was decided to hold a
Support for the Japanese tion, too, will attempt the lors.
meeting- rose in silence in joint social with the HaneyThanks are extended to the ;
honour of the soldiers in the Hammond members at Ham­ Canadian Citizens League as publication of an all-Engthe
representative
Nisei
or
­
following
gentlemen for their j
British and Allied armies mond, to hold the annual so­
lish magazine.
ganization was promised fol­
assistance
in
making the social !
who have given up their
Nisei unity was stressed in
cial with the Kumamoto Sei­ lowing a meeting of the newlywhich
followed
the meeting a i
lives in the war.
nenkai, and to hold a round elected executive of the Fair­ discussion on possibilities of success: Messrs. Y. Kobori, Y. ;
Following the presidential table discussion with honorary
affiliation with the Y.W.B.A.
address by Don Sugiman, re­ members. The annual fee will view Young Men’s Buddhist and also with other Kitsilano Nishimura, ,K. Mori, E. Ezaki, :
Association fast Sunday, when Nisei clubs.
T. Hori, Y. Obayashi and S. 3
ports were given by Secretary remain, at 50 cents.
plans were laid for the year,
Nishizaki.
Thanks, too, to the
Larry Nakatsuka and TreaReports indicating the
and
appointments
made
to
New
Executive
Kitsilano
Shojokai
for their ;
urer Lucy Koyanagi, and new
achievements of the past seavarious
positions
in
connection
Elected
to
the
executive
for
help
and
assistance.
son were presented by the folmembers were introduced.
1941 were the following: Don with the association’s work.
—Y. T. Terada.
lowing: Secretarial, Hideo YoSugiman, president; Misao Ha­
While discouragingthe shida; treasury, Yoshio Terada;
tanaka, Shige Okumura, vice- suggestion of a wholesale or Sunday School, Takeo' Nishi­
PIONEER REPRESENTATIVE
presidents; Yuriko Hatanaka, group affiliation with the zaki and Ju Kojima; literary,
I°I
Canadian Japanese Akira Abe, general secretaries; JCCL, the executive apSinger Sewing
and Lucy Koyanagi, treasurer. proved a suggestion to urge cal contest in March, and hold
Association
Balance of the executive ap­ all members to sign up also the Spring Bazaar in co-opera­ Machine Company
pointed
by the foregoing offi­ as members of the Vancou­ tion with the Women’s Asso­
Office Hours: 9:00-5:00
cers includes: Tamaye Shin- ver Chapter of the JCCL.
ciation and the Y.W.B.A. Mem­
Saturday: 9:00-1:00
tani, recording secretary; Yo­
Among activities planned bers, too, will undertake to
shihiro
Suyama,
chairman, for the year, the Association perform repairs and improve329 Gore
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Tom Hatanaka, vice-chairman; will again sponsor- an oratori- ments to the
Church and
Vancouver, B. C.
David Arikado, Mary Miyasagrounds.
NO OBLIGATION FOR
ki, auditors; Sumiko Shigemat­
Athletic activities will be
FREE SERVICE
su, Larry Nakatsuka, Rose Miencouraged as usual, a raffle
School
Oratory
1766 Franklin St. High. 5978-R
yasaki, social convenors; Shige
being planned for this purpose.
Onizuka,
Kojiro
Ebisuzaki,
Deadline is
j
Mamoru
Inouye,
Nobuo
Naga­
AGENT FOR
Service
Fountain
^©W PlO® Cat®
saki, Susumu Tsuruda, Toshi­
Febuarv 1 st
ko Hatanaka, councillors; Ei­
chi Oike, Haney representa­
The
Varsity
Students’
SEY. 0’2^
220 MAIN STREET
tive; Henry Kusano, Yoshima­
Club-sponsored
Oratorical
ru Abe, Hammond; and Masa­
Contest for Nisei students is
393 Powell
SEy. 1326
yoshi Shiomi, Zenji Matsugu,
only ten days away. Februadvisors.
ary 8 is the date — at the
QUALITY, ECONOMY AND SERVICE''
Japanese Hall.
Entrants are urgently reTRINITY
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quested to send in their entries to David Shiozaki, 341
E. Hastings, not later than
February 1, since the plans
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS
for the annual event must
be completed by the begin­
ning of next week.
FREE DELIVERY SERVICE
Remember! February 1 is
314 POWELL STREET
the deadline. And February
4^’9 Powell Street
Highland 0335-6
8 is the date!

M. Yanagisawa
and Son

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Union Fish Company

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THE NEW CANADIAN

1941

W ORLD
CAPITAL city chatter

Seattle Planning

Farmers Watching Movement For tgg
Marketing Contro! In Fraser Valley

Harold Kawasoe was re­
National Bussei
, r.nuarv 26, the annual
011 f Meeting of the Taiyo elected president, with Muss
held at the home of Okamoto vice-president, MaConvention
sao „ Kuwabara secretary. MuC^ a Mr^ hl. Kawasoe.
NEW WESTMINSTER, B. C. up a marketing board under
SEATTLE, Wash. — April
one of the most closely neo Kawasoe treasurer and
the provisions of the British
L uej election in the club s Tsutomu Shimizu as sports 25-27 has been set as the — Japanese Canadian poultry Columbia
Natural Products
date for the second national farmers in the Lower Mainland
. the positions of presi- convenor.
Marketing Act, in an attempt _
?!?X« and sports conThe speakers for the evening Young Buddhist convention
area
are
watching
with
keen
to secure better returns for the
^ »« dead-locked twice were Hideyuki loi, Toyo Ta- to be held here, with deleg­
primary
producer.
interest
the
progress
of
a
move
­
and were only Ikata and Susumu Shimizu. The ates from all over the coun­
ment toward the establishment Surplus Production
^by» taking of an “ab-! meeting closed with the serv- try.
Special
efforts
will
be
ing of refreshments.
of some form of control over
seniee vote.
At the present time there
made
to
get
the
older
former
the marketing of eggs in local exists normally a surplus pro­
The home of Miss Marion
Yoneda was the site of much members and leaders to par­ markets.
duction over’ and above local
expert ADVISOR FOR
fun and merriment on the ticipate in this national gath­
It
was
indicated
here
recent
­
demand of some 5 to 10 per
your family protection
entertained at a farewell tea ering.
ly
following
a
meeting
of
large
cent. This is thought to be the
An invitation will be sent
SEE
night of January 22 when she
producers that possibly at­ principal factor in depressing
and social in honor of Eichi to the Bussei basketball tempts would be made to set the retail price of fresh eggs
champs of California to meet
Kondo.
below that considered neces­
The invited guests were: the Northwest title team for
sary to ensure a reasonable re­
Misses Aiko and Fumiko Kon­ the Pacific Coast title.
turn
to the farmer.
Hunt For Nisei Of
AGENT
Tentatively planned for
do, Yaeko Henmi, Shigeno Fu­
This surplus, however, is not
jikawa, Haruco and Michico the gathering are discussion
Manufacturers
The
Year
Getting
always
present, and fluctuates
Okamoto and Messrs H. E. sections, oratorical contests
considerably
with the season.
in English and Japanese, and
Life Insurance Co. Kondo, George Kuwata, Masa social
It
has
been
necessary
at times
Hotter
events.
Kuwabara and Sam, Stum and
to import eggs to meet the lo­
302 Alexander
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Muss Okamoto.
LOS ANGELES. — With the cal demand. For this reason it
Vagaries: Have, word that
“Nisei of the Year” search now has riot been possible to de­
Tak Kuwabara, who was badly Summerland Sallies well in its fourth week, nom­ velop profitable • export mar­
hurt in an accident recently,
inations are beginning to pour kets, since supplies are not
By Amari Shabertt
will be confined to his hospital
Many moons have come and into the committee’s Chicago always constant.
bed for another month or so. faded away since “Summer­ headquarters in an increasing
Production, at present, it is
We think it was a grand ges­ land” appeared ’twixt the cov­ stream.
estimated roughly by one
ture on the part of the mem­ ers of this paper. Important
Among the early nominees
bers of the Taiyo Club the world events have gone down are the names of two loca Nii- source, averages 6000 cases
other evening, when they re­ in history, and many things of sei, Togo Tanaka and Hitoshi per week in the Lower Fra­
solved that all members make local importance have passed Yonemura. Tanaka
'
is English ser Valley. A considerable
it their duty to write to him. by unrecorded. But here are section editor of the Rafu proportion of this is supplied
TRAVEL BY
Knowing that there are many the Nisei highlights of the past Shimpo and one of the South­ by Japanese producers, who
friends of his who would like months.
land’s outstanding young Ni- have built up poultry farms
LUXURIOUS
to send him a few words, we
The social event of the past seis. He was chosen this week of very large size, located
pass on to you the following: year was the marriage of one as “Nisei of the week.”
principally in districts ad­
He may be reached by address­ of our most popular girls, the
Yonemura is a junior stud­ jacent to New Westminster.
ing all mail in c/o West Coast former Shima Kuroda, to Mr. ent at U.C.L.A., and active in
General Hospital, Port Alberni, I. Ono of Vancouver, where the student affairs. Also nominat­
Voluntary methods of mar­
SHIPS .
B.C. . . . Stummie says any June bride is now residing.
keting
control, pooling and so
ed have been Kazuko Tajitsu,
• time you want to have a good
forth
have
been advanced pre­
A distinguished visitor- to our talented young Seattle-born
®M.S. Heian Maru
laugh, just ask “Peter” about community last summer was violinist; George Furiya, author viously but with little success.
the soup up at the Cecil Cafe the Japanese Consul, who ad­ of “Act of God” and other It is thought in some quarters
February 22
. . . The best laugh of the dressed a gathering at the local stories; Masao Yoshida, Nisei that a marketing scheme sim­
week: Who was the party who hall last July.
violinist of Alameda who re­ ilar in principle to that exist­
ing in the whole milk industry
found himself sitting on a
®M.S. Hikawa Maru lady’s lap, the other afternoon Summerland’s athletic prow­ cently returned from Europe; would
help to meet the situa­
ess was upheld last season by and Sono Osato, beauteous
at a movie, before he realized the sHinode baseball nine, ballerina star.
tion.
’
March 8
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cupied. All he could say was, over the Kelowna Busseis in
' “It was so dark that I couldn’t two games.
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- today and tomorrow
(AN ANNIVERSARY EDITORIAL)

Thanks For Support

Editor, The New Canadian-Dear
qpHE Federal Government’s reply to Canadians of Oriental origin can play
Feb. 1 f 1939 Jan. 31/4]
Sir:
I would like to express to every­
J- the second generation request for our part in the welding of national
* * *
equal and similar treatment under unity in British Columbia, we shall one my appreciation for the grand
the conscription program is substan­ have made a contribution to this na­ and wonderful support the whole
so we are two!
tially that which was expected; and tion equal in principle if not in degree community gave me at the Amateur
Contest.
With
their
kind
support
I
*
For as this issue goes to
for the present, Canadian citizens of to the work of French-Canadian lead­
was
presented
with
the
Grand
First
the
last day of Januarv igii
Oriental origin will not be expected ers, headed by the Hon. Ernest LaPrize. I still have a long way to go
we
riffle
through the pages""Oi ow
to perform compulsory military ser­ , pointe, whose stand on the question
and
this
is
just
a
start.
To
each
and
files,
back
through issue after
'
vice.
of military conscription last year is
everyone
Td
like
to
say,
“
Thank
,
you
to
February
1,
1939.
And
every
^
For the moment, it would seem that said to have saved Confederation in
from the bottom of my heart” for be­
brings to us a memory as shared
the Nisei in Canada have come face Canada.
ing
so
kind.
Most
of
the
credit
belongs
*
*
*
gusty as the east winds whistling,
to face with a blank wall in their
to
my
good
friend
and
accompanist,
spring
down through Powell Sire*
efforts to win recognition as citizens "THE immediate program for the
Miss
Lily
Ide.
With
her
wonderful
This
event,
that story, an article
of this Dominion. It is an opportune
second generation Japanese and
playing, I hope I did justice to the
or
a
column,
there a name and an’
moment, then, for each of us and for the community as a whole is to carry music played.
other,
even
editorials
this newspaper in particular, to take on under war-time conditions, accept­
I am very sorry there couldn’t have
stock of the situation, and to envision ing with good grace restrictions which been any more than one prize as Miss
Through the dog-eared pages p
our program for the immediate and the Government deems advisable. But Fudge Toyota did a grand job in her
that fix st issue, yellowish-brown now
the acceptance of restrictions cannot
more distant future.
around the edges. You, perhaps rf
singing. Here’s wishing her the best
It is perhaps almost symbolic that and must not imply an assent to a of luck in the future because she desee only the black headline, “Smur
the reply of the Government in res- permanent policy of regarding Cana­ serves every bit of it.
glmg Charges Denied by Board.” But
pect to a question relating to “na- dians of Oriental origin as aliens be­
we—we see that day when all of th
Katie Oyama.
tional war services” should have cause of their racial ancestry. Rather,
clustered
around, with clumsy am3446 Dunbar St.
if
we
must
for
the
present
mark
time
teurish
hands
to pull the first’ proof
come in this particular case from the
in
our
progress
towards
citizenship,
in triumph. There was chatter and
Department of External Affairs. It is
American Cousin
symbolic to us of the attitude of we must make use of that time to im­
quip
and crack and snort, and sudden
The Editor, The New Canadian—
Canadian society, its individuals, in­ prove our prospects for the future.
silence,
every tongue silent, as every
Dear Sir: . . . (The New Canadian)
stitutions and government, that a
eye took in the first four pages. And
There are numerous internal ques­ was read thoroughly from cover to
question involving natural-born citi­ tions, in our own individual, group cover by me, and there were several
the rumble of the press, and then the
first 2500 copies to fold by hand! How:
zens should nevertheless be handled and community life today, demanding articles that were food for thought.
by a department whose primary func­ and clamouring for attention: There When I read those interesting articles
long ago it seems, for we have had no:
tion has to do with the consideration are evident instances of ignorance, I wished that many Niseis here could
time to sit and think of those begin-'
nings!
& i
of aliens and international policy. It intolerance
and prejudice which read your newspaper, too. I’ve passed
indicates to us the evident confusion hinder united effort. There are social my copy on to a friend who is oh the
But sitting here this morning—the:
in the public and official mind as be­ problems which retard the healthy, staff of our J.A.C.L. paper and am
patter
of familiar rain and. the splash
tween alien Japanese resident in Can­ progressive development of the com­ sure he can fully appreciate your art­
of
cars
through puddles on the streetj
ada, and citizens of Japanese race munity. There are questions of eco­ icles, too. The more the paper circu­
the linotyper waiting for his copy—1
born or naturalized in Canada. It has nomic status and security, of waste­ lates, the better acquainted we’ll be
(and thanks, Emil, for all your help)
been this confusion, this apparent ful and idle expenditure, which con­ with our Canadian cousins. We both
—we can only ' think — “It’s really:
failure to grasp the essential differ­ found us. There is inefficiency in have much to work for.
been a grand experience.”
'i
ence between aliens and citizens that organization and inefficiency in lead­
Alice Iwataki.
has marked the attitude of Govern­ ership which must be remedied. And Alameda, Calif.
Everything we have seen, met and
ment and public alike in any con­ there is evident a failure to appre­
done, everything we have read, and
sideration of the Japanese in British ciate to the fullest the . implications War Contributions
heard and written, in some way ori
Columbia.
of our duties and our privileges as
other has become a part of us
:
Editor, The New Canadian—Dear
But must we then, at this impasse, citizens of Canada.
the
meetings,
the
speeches,
the con­
Sir: I was interested to read your
accept the decision of the Govern­
ferences, games and shows and stateProfessor H. F. Angus, a member editorial last week in which you sug­
ment, or of the public, as a final, of the Sirois Commission, has used
ments, concerts and tournaments and ’
irrevocable blow to our forty-year the picture of Canada, a man strug- gested that we get together and pool
parties, and most of all the people ... i
struggle for political, economic and gling up a steep hill, with a heavy our donations to the government for
From all of you we have learned
social emancipation? Are we, then, pack digging into his back and hinder­ national defence. I think most people
something of human greatness, tangy
to be content that we should continue ing his progress, because the contents will agree that it would be a good
with the flavour’ of human folly and
to live, grow and die in Canada, as are not properly arranged and bal­ idea, considering how many dona­
foible. A host of you come crowding
a small, isolated minority, segregated anced. Climbing up the hill, he is tions have been made already. But if
into mind, some only shadowy and
both physically and spiritually from now forced to pick up a heavy rifle we’re going to do such a thing we
fleeting, others with form and shape
should start right now and not wait
the body politic in Canada? The
and colour, voice and thought.
in one hand. If it were important, any longer. If some organization
answer of each of us, and certainly
We’ve met and talked and watched
this journal, must be and is an em- Professor Angus asks, to re-arrange would start the movement, everyone
the
pack
in
peace-time
to
help
the
you,
Niseiana, written you up, crit­
who
was
going
to
donate
would
be
phatic “No!”
man up the hill, how much more nec­ glad to support it.
icized
you and admired you. With
For in the final analysis, not only essary is it during war-time, when
part
of
you we’ve worked, side by
The same thing may be true about
ourselves, but Canada itself must the man must carry
the additional your suggestion that we go back to
side,
laughed
and danced, planned
realize that ho positive good to the weight of the rifle.
and
hoped,
and
even dreamed. Part
the Great War to prove our loyalty.
nation, but rather positive harm will
of you we know only by your letters,
Although the Nisei are not going If the first generation over twenty
develop from the setting apart of a
and
visioned you through your writ­
to
war.
we
can
twist
years
ago
raised
and
trained
soldiers
that
___ picture to
group of citizens as separate and dis­
ing,
or your English, or your doings
tinct from the rest. In recent weeks, apply to ourselves. Foi' the moment to go overseas, we should be able to
—but just the same we know you!
particularly following the collapse of apparently, we can make no great do it now. Of course I know that the
progress
in
our
struggle
toward
citi
­
Nisei
have
been
called
disloyal
so
the Rowell-Sirois Conference, we
And so, although we’re receiving
have seen the tremendous emphasis zenship; and the road itself seems to often, that many wouldn’t be willing
best wishes on our birthday, we really
placed upon the need for geographi­ have become more tortuous and im­ to support it now. But the real trouble
think
we should pass them on to all
passable
than
ever
before.
How
much
would be the government, wouldn’t
cal unity in Canada. Fully as vital to
of
you,
along with any accompany­
more
important,
it
is
then,
that
we
it? They’ve already excluded the
Canada today and in the future, must
ing “Royal Bumps.” Because all of
be the establishment of unity between should examine our pack, arrange it Nisei from the training camps, so
most
efficiently,
discard
that
which
they
might
not
accept
Nisei
even
for
races; and dominating Anglo-French
you and only you have made it pos- _
Canadian relations in the east have is useless, and stock up in that which service in the east.
sible for The New Canadian to emerge
Nisei.
their- counterpart in Occidental-Orien­ is essential?
from
out of the diaper stage—if we
tal relations in the west. If we, as
At the close of the war we shall City.
have. We, here at 396 Powell, Trinity
face a rough and rocky road through
0309, $2.50 per year in advance
post-war re-adjustment: and our im­
Yes. said the Issei father to his visitor,
(advt.), have only been the nurse­
mediate program ought to be directed
I am proud of my girls, and I would like
maids,
so to speak, of a rather noisy
to equipping ourselves for the con­ to see them all comfortably married. Since i
quest of that trail. Its end lies in the Ive made a little money, they’ll not go pen­
baby of your own creation. We only
Voice of the Second Generation
niless to their husbands. Take Masako, for
3 96 Powell
TRinity 0309 realization of citizenship. And that,
hope this baby has done its bawling _
in terms of human values, is a free instance. She's twenty-five years old and a
Vancouver, B. C.
most effectively in the right quarters.
and equal opportunity to be born and good-looking girl. I’ll give her $1000 when
A paper published by and for second gen­
Some day, we hope, we can look
she marries.
eration in Canada, and devoted to their wel­ grow up in a decent environment, to
secure a decent job, to make use of
, down in our doddering dotage to
fare as citizens of Canada.
"Then there is Hana, who is thirty-five.
your abilities and talents, to marry
these impudent beginnings. And if the
Editorial Staff
11 give her S 000 when she marries. The
and rear children, to enjoy the com­
span of years fulfills the promise of
Kunito T. Shoyama
Seiji Onizuka
ucky man who takes Sumiko will receive
pany of your fellows, to pay your
these first two, we think we’ll be able
Business Manager
taxes, to take part in your govern­ $5000 with her.”
to
say, “Covering Isseiana and NiseiYoshimitsu Higashi
ment, and to serve your country.
The young visitor. a struggling young
ana and Sanseiana was realty great.
Published
If the discipline and effort today be Nisei clerk, thought a moment and asked:
1 month ■25c, 1 year $2.50 in advance. rigorous, the prize is that much the
We only wish we had to do it all over
A'ou haven’t one about sixty-five, have
more worthwhile!
you?”
again!”

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THE NEW CANADIAN

JANUARY 31, 1941

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in
llano High. S p.m. 25e.
teikokai J unior Church Social

3rd Ave.. < p.m.
1—Seikokai Junior Church Valentine Social Church of Ascension.
-Koryo Sei ■nkai 21st Annual
Meeting, > w Pier Cafe, b:30
p.m.
-Fairview A
-Bussei Bea lie's Board of Directosr Meer ing-, t
pie, 2 p.m.
Annual
2—Kumamoto Sein
4 p.m..

fL
“To soeak or not to speak, that is the question . . .
...
,
To speak or not to speak, that is the question when Nisei gnl mce s
Nisei boy on the street, on .the avenue, or in the school corndoi.
i is
an acquaintance. Should she speak and say “Hello?
but she may think

her a forward wench, or just another bold female making a
pass u
him. (The male ego. you know!) Should she pass by with eyes . ixet
i.iui.haaKLiBi.inhn.hu. u • “ ' " ‘ '
straight ahead, or casually cross the street to avoid the oncoming male,
unincndly - R nt
3—Lilv AVashimoto
in Recital, and thereby risk the appellation of “snooty’ or
CBR, S:30 to S:45 p.m.
would
only
speak
first!
(Sometimes,
even
though
Dame
Etiquette cou
a ®
6—Strathcona Grads Re-union, Fu­
not decree it, there are those precious males, who. by some inner sense,
ji, 6 p.m.
.l,1I.l.Ii<r(HiT<i‘V»),i'»’i’i>'riHi'(Hi'iHri>ii'|Hi<i'ii'i'u<i’i>’mi’i'v’i’ii'v
S—J.S.C. Oratorical Contest tor realize that we, at times, arc shy, and break the ice for us.)
^iTiri'tiT'i'i”'
High School Students, Japan­
Kokikai members chose Haruko
Little Lady, speak up! It's true that according to the rules and
ese Hall.
ft Bridal Trad
9—Chichibukai Annual Meeting, regulations governing decorum, laid down in the book of etiquette of our
Maruno their president for 1941
her
Announced
recently
y
New Pier Cafe, 5 p m.. 35c.
Mrs. N- Saito, was the en- at the annual meeting held Sunday 10—Japanese Soccer League Skate­ venerable ancestors, no well-bred girl makes the first overtures, i
fest, Happy land, 35 c.
^ent of Tatsue Saito no Mr. at the New Pier Cafe. Her executive 22—International
Basketball Game Immodest! Wait until addressed! Well and good in Issei company, but
includes:
Koichi
Kaminishi,
viceand
Niseiette. you have to be a kind of chameleon, for Emily Post
and Dance, Exhibition Gardens,
Uosbi Hori, eldest son of Mr.
if you're a
7 p.m.__________ __________ _
• G. Hori. The wedding will president; Misao Taguchi, secretary;
says ’tis up to the girl to acknowledge the gentleman with a gracious
to speak first, to be the one to pause for a chat. So
a place late this year. Nakodos Shima Ozawa, treasurer. Council­
smile—'tis her place
Y Mr and Mrs. O.- Kawaguchi lors chosen are: Teruyo Sugiura,
girls, it’s your own fault if you lack friends. Little ladies, speak up!
Itsuko Igashira, Mitsuko Takahashi,
,cd Mr. and Mrs. F. Akiyama.
Charm in a nutshell . . .
Of widespread interest in the In- Margaret Hatanaka, Ray Oyama,
When an old lady of eighty can still be the centre ot attraction in
■^or and at the Coast is the.an- Michiko Umakoshi, Shotaro Tomi­
envying her
An impressive and fitting cere­ any gathering, she must have something. A young girl,
Juneement made by Mr. and Mrs. ta, George Sato, George Takahashi,
mony will install the members of grandmother’s charm, once asked what her secret was.
H Kawano of Coldstream Ranch, Dick Matsui, Roy Ito and Kiyoshi
this: in
“My child,’’ said the grandmother, ",just, remember
. .
the board of session and board of
Vernon, of the engagement of their Fukui.
alphabet of charm there is no such letter as “L” it is all 'U.
Shotaro
Tomita
and
Misao stewards of the Powell Junior Church
eldest daughter, Grace Hideko, to
---- Christian Science Monitor.
Mr. Jerry K. Ito, second son of Mr. Taguchi submitted secretary’s and this coming Sunday at 7:30 p.m.
Rev. K. Shimizu has chosen for “Canned magic” . . .
treasurer’s reports respectively.
.
f
.
i
■nd Mrs. N. ho of Ganges.
Men may rant against the modern miss for cooking out of cans, anc
his
sermon topic, “Let Us Be Real­
Shige
Okumura
Again
Baishakunin for the engagement
sigh for the good old days of thick, juicy steaks smothered in onions,
istic, but Christian.’’
is Mr. J. Izumigawa of Woodfibre. Shiseikai President
Mariko Uycda will be the soloist, those fat sausages sizzling in the pan for breakfast, those generous nit
The eighth annual meeting of
An eady fall wedding is presaged
and
the Junior Church choir will featherweight pancakes that mother used to make, and glare at the ji y
Shiseikai was held at the Japanese
for the young couple.
dinners” put on the market for sale. But believe me. if the modern miss
render
choral music.
School last Saturday evening with
does wield the can-opener overtime, she’s learned to be a versatile can
the
President Shige Okumura in
Kagawa,
shima,
treasurer;
opener wieldcr. and a past master at combining cans of soup with strange
chair. Following an address by Mr.
THE GIFT OF
assistant
treasurer;
George
Takaha
­
ingredients, and producing—“ooh. la, la.’ as the French wou
say
Sato, secretary's and treasurer’s reGOOD EYES
shi,
secretary
7
;
Sam
Yamasaki
and
with a smack of his lips.
ports were heard from Lily Sato and
Maude Okumura, sport captains;
Now, have you heard of Tomato Soup Cake with Cream Cheese,
Lily Fukumura.
9 Almost everyone starts life
In annual elections Shige Oku­ and Satoko Hiraki, Edythe Akazawa, Icing? Sounds funny,, doesn’t it, but it tastes swell, so don't shy away
with perfect eyes—but time
mura was again chosen to lead the Tom Uyede, Shigeo Tabata, Toyo- from the recipe.
and conditions usually alter
Tomato Soup Cake
school club for 1941. Others on the kazu Ebata, directors.
them, Let Optometry aid in
Kumamoto
Seinenkai
executive are Blackie Okuno, vice1 cup sugar
bringing back normal com­
cups pastry7 flour
Kumamoto Seinenkai will hold
president;
Lily
Sato,
secretary,
and
1 teaspoon baking powder
fortable seeing.
teaspoon soda
its annual general meeting this comHly Fukumura, treasurer.
1 teaspoon cinnamon
% teaspoon salt
W. B. PITMAN
Councillors will be . appointed ing Sunday at 4:00 p.m. at the New
% teaspoon cloves
1 can Tomato Soup
Pier Cafe. The meeting will be fol­
I cup raisins or nutmeats
later by the executive.
IZ, cup butter, melted
R. S. RHODES
lowed
by
a
dinner
at
five.
Following the meeting, members
Sift and measure flour, resift with soda, salt, baking powder, cin- .
Optometrists at
joined in a gay social with the Mei­ Kokikai Sixth
namon and cloves. Add melted butter to tomato soup, add sugar. Com*
*
*
rokai at Hastings Auditorium.
Pour into greased
Luke Tanabe was elected presi- bine with dry ingredients. Add raisins or nutmeats,
#
#
#
pan and bake 45 minutes in 350 degrees F.
Following in the footsteps of the dent of the Meirokai at the annual
And now the icing!
older clubs, Taiwakai held its sec­ meeting held last Saturday evening
1 l/> cups powdered sugar
at
the
Japanese
School.
He
will
be
1 package cream cheese
ond general meeting last Saturday at
IX,
teaspoon
vanilla
flavouring
the Japanese School when Kaye Uda assisted on the executive by Pat Ka­
Cream
together
until
soft,
add
flavouring
and spread on cake.
W5 W. Hastings VajiQouver
wajiri, vice-president; Kimi Hirota,
was elected president.
Carrots, in themselves, aren’t a bit appetizing, are they, even though
With Yuriko Nagata presiding, secretary; Yoshio Kagawa, treas|urer; and Tsk Yamada and Hideo they be full o’ vitamins. But, camouflaged with cream of mushroom
the meeting opened with the singing
soup, the lowly carrot becomes a dish fit for the lord and master of any
of “O Canada” and the school song. Iguchi, publicity.
home. And it saves the bother of measuring a bit o' this and a dash
Principal Sato addressed the group,
o' that to acquire that exquisite flavour!
and reports were heard from Fumiyo
Carrots with Mushroom Sauce
Okawa, secretary; Samuel Yamada,
Scrape 2 bunches of carrots. Cut in J/^-inch lengths, Cover with
finance, and Kaye Uda, sport.
boiling water, then add: 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sugar, Cook until
Comprising the 1941 executive in
It
’
s
a
little
ways
to
spring
yet,
tender, then drain well and add: 2 tablespoons of butter. When butter
addition to Kaye Uda are Yuriko
Nagata, vice-president; George Tsu- but now and again you can’t help is melted, sprinkle with: 2 tablespoons flour. Mix thoroughly and add:
catching a whiff of it in the air.
1 small (10 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup. Cook, stirring constantly
And Mr. Shimo-takahara, style­ until thickened.
wise proprietor of Modiste Fashion
So, go to it, Niseiettes!
Shop on Granville Street, has aland COMPANY
finest stock of spring coats he has
ever handled. Up-to-the-minute in
the style forecast for spring, war­
time motif and all.
They've been tailored, too, to
MArine 9925
9 X T
J Modiste specifications based on long
■.
1969 West Georgia
experience with Miss Niseiette s own
Established 1912
377 Powell St.
ready7 brought in the largest and
Vancouver, B. C.
304 Dunlevy Ave.
High. 0141^ figure.
One of the most attractive things
about the new stock is the agreeable
price range—one that won t spoil
FLOWERS FOR EVERY OCCASION
your enjoyment in your new spring
Bouquets, Corsages, Plants
outfit.

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It ^X^as Ever Thus . . .
By KEN ROYAMA

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JANUARY

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Just Reminiscing . . .

K JAS took a seat on the right side of the 5:30 a.m. interurban
By s
■
for Weston. He looked out through the window, across
should have known something was up the moment Lily c^nv do'
the tracks gleaming metallic in the lights of the terminal yard
“Fax oft when on my couch I
breakfast, for instead of- bending over my News-Herald to pb—
and across a stretch of vacant lot, black, edged with silver lie,’’ — reflecting — sometimes “in
under the moon, to where a square of luminous yellow showed pensive mood.’’ memories of days or rumple my hair——yeh. I always pretend I don’t like it—she
Srsweetly, “Good morning, Yoshi dear!” with a suggestive
in the black, uncertain silhouette of a house. She was there gone by flash through my mind,
c emphasis c
the “dear.” However, with income tax returns due, and an import
now, he knew, moving about in that soft light, quietly on
and—
deal
to close, I forgot the danger signal.
slippered feet, clearing up the remains of the lunch she had
‘Tve been thinking over what you said last night," said Lil
made for him but a few moments before, shaking up the fire
—I remember—
voice
low and thoughtful.
in the kitchen range, getting the breakfast things out on the
. the Iris in full bloom at Ha“H’m, about time,” I added. It’s high time women
table, although it would be a good two hours before father
rikiri, with sword-like leaves glistneed for economy!”
and Jun and sis got up.
heart-lifting
ening with dew.
'Yes, dear, especially with the war as it is now,” she pined in
ANOTHER, he thought, had a way of always making herself sight! Just hundreds of them—nay,
For a moment, I thought I detected something parrot-like E b
1
most readily remembered in terms of lamplight and the thousands—all in glorious martial
words,
but her face was free from guile. Better take a grip of av^
quiet hours of the night and early morning. Always it had array---- a flaming purple background
It
’
s
just
my conscience, I told myself. I’d laid it on pretty thick th'
been so-—mother etching herself on his deepest awareness as to match the vividness of flowing
a figure belonging essentially to a world of subdued light silk kimonos and gay, twirling para­ before, but good God, SI.50 for a pair of stockings everv week not nylon at that! Thank God her skin is allergic to the latter
1
burning in the long, silent stretch between midnight and sols.
dawn. How often, for instance, in his sickly childhood had
I gulped down my coffee. At the door, straightening my tie
—I remember also—
he awakened from distressed and feverish sleep at some still
looked up and said, “And on the way to the office, please stem in J
and unknown hour of the night, to find her sitting there in Yhe Blackout trial:
Woodward’s and get me two pairs of stockings. They’re a real TvY
the shaded glow of the bedside lamp like some calm and
69c! I saw them advertised last night. And hurry, dear, because it’s°
We often read in magazines and
watchful angel and to know a cool hand placed upon his hot, newspapers of cities plunged into 9" o’clock special!”
damp forehead.
So the little wife thought she was beating me at my own game 4
total darkness, of cities dreading air­
Another picture came to his mind: of mother working raids, of cities crouching in fear of Well, I’ll show her. I guess I could do this. After all. women don’
behind drawn curtains in the tailor shop by night, fingers the approach of black, inevitable realize the value of money. It’s the principle of the thing, by gosh
flying swiftly under the mazda glow to make up the arrears war. But actually to be in one . . . And with her “Size 9, dear, rose-beige, in chiffon.” still ringing in nr
of an overfull day. She had no ability to haggle, to harden I have my own experience to relate ears, I went down the street.
.
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:
her heart to the appeals of the lean-pursed or the hurried . . . though just a trial one.
There was a good fifteen minutes before the hour, but it seeme<
ones, and the work piled up. She worked endlessly, impelled
that all the female population of Vancouver was waiting to get in. A
It was a warm, moonless July
by habit, by her deep sense of obligation to family, at times
even the sheer economic necessity of not stopping to rest, and night, when I was still a stranger in I discreetly crept around a lady with four chins, and a I2-inch feathe
in her hat, that tickled my ear, a peroxided, gum-chewing female nudgec
always by a kind of waking dream in her gentle brown eyes a Tokyo dormitory. I had just come her companion in the ribs, and said, “Lookit, a lady’s man__ ain't hi
of some millenium of vague but agreeable proportions await­ home from night school, loaded with
cute!” The female so addressed, stopped her cadaverous operations long
ing her and hers in the not too far off future.
home work
(which- was seldom
enough to say, “Yeh, he must be married. He wouldn’t be hauntinl
He thought of her, too, sitting in the children’s room on done) , tired with the hum-drum
winter' evenings, the large four-poster and its white spread monotony of the day-to-day. Then, 9 o’clock specials, if he ain’t!” Ye Gods, they must have meant me! 1
If I bad any qualms as to not finding the hosiery counter. I needn't
an isolated area of light in the surrounding darkness, and she suddenly, I heard the shrill cry of
have,
for when the bell rang, and the doors opened, I was shunted whizz!
herself, half-shadowed in a rocker at its side, telling the old the news hawk, shouting “Extra,
bang,
down the aisles, suspended between two well-padded individuals
folk-tales of Japanese that always began: “Mukashi, mukashi, Extra!’’ He had stopped at our dor­
who
more
or less saved me from the sea of very determined women, witl
o-mukashi ...” Long after “Momo-taro” and ‘‘Urashima- mitory door, leaving a pamphlet
taro” and Shita-kiri suzume” and all the others in the galaxy with a huge “Lights Out,” splashed “survival of the fittest” written on their very features. Height, it seems
counts for little on the bargain hunt. The qualifications are a thick skin
of Nippon’s folklore had lost their first strong hold upon him, in big black ideographs.
lots of nerve, and a physique generously padded to absorb the shocks
he had lain there with younger, wide-eyed Jun, quietly con­
Immediately
our
matron
ordered
given
by other hunters. I had always wondered why some men preferred
tent just to hear' her soft low voice follow the familiar ca­
us
to
extinguish
the
lights
or
to
fat
girls.
Now, I know.
dences, rising and falling with the old remembered climaxes
cover
the
lamps
with
black
cloth,
as
and surprises and ultimate triumphs of mythology.
“Yosh. my boy,” I said to myself, “remember the old college tacklt
He remembered also a cold dark morning in late fall, our windows, like most others, had —10—40-—60—go!” I shut my eyes, and used my shoulder.
“What’s the idear? Can’t you wait yer turn?” rasped a beak-nosed
when he was seven and went on that first terrifying trip to no blinds.
the hospital. True, it was father who rode with him in the
female with the manners of a ground hog, and she made a lunge for the
Soon, our whole city was envel( taxi and held his hand, .but it was her his heart desperatelv oped in darkness—total darkness— ope pair of stockings I managed to salvage from the fast disappearing pile
clamoured for to be with him on that lonely ride. And in and to any marauding raider ten of 9 o’clock specials.
after years, it was her face and voice he recalled, as she stood thousand feet up, our city must have
Ouch, my corn ! I gently prodded the personage to my left to
framed in the light of the front door, soothing his fears and vanished into nothing.
inform her that she was standing on my corn, only to be clouted ovet
his pain, making him brave in spite of his small, terrified,
the head with an umbrella, and greeted with “Don't get fresh, young
sick-boy self.
Then followed the longest half­
man!” Fresh, me? Heaven forbid! And it was my corn, too!
Always it had been like that. In the images that the hour of waiting suspense I have ever
I hailed a harassed-looking salesgirl. “Are these size 9’s? Bozecrises of his life (such as they were), the momentous things known, Driven by desperation we rage? Size 1 DLL’s? Only this one shade? They’ll do. Give me two
of childhood and boyhood, left impressed upon his mind, it tried to pass time as well as we pairs!”
was his mother and lamplight falling on her patient face and could by doing our much neglected
And ,1 managed to stagger out. Ah! sweet fresh air? Ah! pure
the calming strength of her making itself felt through her homework, by the narrow rays from city air! And the two pairs of stockings to boot! What? one stocking
almost young-girl shyness that formed the central and iden­ the covered lamps. In memory now, missing, and the colour——a violent purple! O my God, purple!”
tifying motif. And now ...
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there is only, and all too vividly the
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horrible
feeling of living in unend^jP^CkETS, please, the lai'ge, red-faced conductor was say­
Lily understood .perfectly. She’d wait till the next sale, she said.
After all, it was very fortunate that I had met the client on the street.
ing. Mas fished into his coat breast-pocket for his com­ ing darkness . . .
After all business is business, she had said, as she dusted off my coat.
mutation book, new and inviolate, purchased just the day
Now, looking back, I live again
before.
for a moment, that black night, and
“Look dear, here’s a long string caught on your cuff button. What
“Kind of early, ain’t ya, young fellow?” the fat man re­ am thankful that it was merely
would you do without me, darling!” With this she yanked the string off.
marked, as he tore out the first leaf and handed the book trial blackout. Here, in beautiful
From the kitchen came the fragrant smell of steak and onions
back.
Canada, where peace is strongly
and would you believe it?—of apple pie! Yes, what would I do with­
Yeah, kind of. Starting college this morning.” Mas guarded, I feel thankful and grate- out Lily, the darling!
tried to make his voice sound casual. “Hard to find a place ful,
Yeh, you say, a guy’s lucky to have a wife so trusting as Lilyto stay in Weston. Guess I've got to commute for the first
for
That s what I thought until I sat down for my after-dinner smoke. And,
month or so.”
would you believe it? There, lying in the silver ash tray, was a white
compared with other
The conductor nodded and went down the aisle, taking
tag:
.Clearance Sale, Woodward’s, 69.” Yeh, that was the “string on
countries and people, I can say
up the tickets of the three or four other passengers in the -car
my cuff.
and then returning to the front where he poked his head into Fortunate We! .. .
What did you say? Did I give her SI-50? Yeh. what else coulo
the motorman’s.cubicle and said, “Okay, Jim.”
I do ?
For some are blissfully enjoying
Through his seat Mas felt the thi'obbing of compressers
sunshine . . . while others are deep
pumping air for the brakes. There were two blasts of a in daily chores . . . and yet others,
whistle, and with a jerk the car began to slide slowly out of
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Canadian
should continue to be
New Canadian has gained, has
AS the trolley began to move, Mas looked out into the dark Again I say, fortunate we, for are
the medium of expression not
been due to the support of Nisei
outside, cupping his hands around his eyes to shut out we not free from the dreadful
only for Nisei writers who haw
the light of the car s interior. Across the tracks and the vacant ravages of falling bombs? . . .
writers who have contributed art­
already gained a reputation for
lot, now sliding by, the yellow square of a window still .
themselves, but also tor youngs
icles, columns and poetry from
showed in the dark silhouette of the house. But cutting into
and less experienced authors. Contime to time. Through them
the square now, as Mas had known would be the case, was the
Molly Hirayama
truibtors of merit are gladly wel­
'The New Canadian has been able
outlined figure, small and still, of a woman apparently look­
comed at all times, especially ita,
to bring to its readers, both Nisei
A.T.C.M.
ing out into the dark autumn dawn. He smiled but did not
ture material such as is con.winea
and otherwise, an effective cross­
Teacher of
wave, knowing she probably could not see him.
on
this page. Manuscripts will be
section ot second generation opin­
Overhead, the moon, white, dead, serene, rode along with
given
every consideration, tin
ion, as well as some of the best
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Imports Into Japan

' Matsui Threatens Reo Team Shake-up

Strathcona shuttiers have collected nothing but heaaaches
By Parcel Post
Confront- anese invasion of China, these
in recent days and “Mat” Matsui, czar of the local baommwn
more
The postal administration I circle, is threatening a general shakeup of the team, l ie
seemingly irrecon relations have become Sepof Japan has advised that as
reason for this sudden outburst of merciless threats being the
S conflict to American- acute since Tokyo last
tember
signed
the
tripartite
a result of the foreign ex­
Japan’s new
most
unfavorable results of recent G.V.A.A. match plays.
,nanese policiespact with Germany and Italy. change control exercised by
the
United
Last Friday the. top-flight
Jassador to Kichisaburo
They have been marked in that Government, articles in­
S li a u g h n e s s y Bees van­
-fes. Admiral
recent months by successive tended for Japan cannot be
j quished the local Nipponese
arrives this week restrictions on American ex­ imported unless the ad­ Tuxis Keep Going
J Wy« on what has every
and went home perfectly sa­
dressee obtains a permit But Monarchs Falter
^niise of being a most diffi ports to Japan under the policy
tisfied with, a 9-7 victory.
of conserving strategic defense from the Government. In
mt mission.
case the addressee fails to
materials in this country.
Playing
a
hard - pressing And as if one loss wasn’t
pie new Envoy,. who sucThe removal of the “moral produce the permit for a brand of hoopla with all the enough the Nisei rep team
Kensuke Hormouchi is
embargo” on shipments of air­ parcel addressed to him with­ fighting determination to chalk visited the cramped-up Chal"nected to reach Washington
mer gym and returned to
planes and other equipment to in a month after its arrival up their first win, the hitherto
"'Md-February to encounter
Li
’I Tokyo with the worst
it
is
treated
as
undeliverable.
winless Trojans staved off
Soviet Russia emphasized in
ilv firm policy on the part
beating
yet. The score, in­
This regulation, applies to Fairview’s desperate last-min­
American Government contrast the Government s firm both gift and commercial
cidentally,
was 15 to I.
ute rally to emerge with a 34
i Japan’s ambitious pro- policy against Japan, the coun­ shipping.
Against
the
Shaughnessy
to 33 victory last Saturday.
^ East Asia and alliance try against which it first was
the
men
’
s
double
games
Both
squads
scoring
in
spurts,
Bees
This was revealed by
applied because of the “unpro­
rith Germany and Italy.
mixups,
winning
in a
voked bombing” of civilian Postal Bulletin No. 18112, the lead changed from one to were
Admiral Nomura, a hard­ populations in China.
of
round-robin
fashion
the other, but it was mainly sort
released recently.
ened veteran of Japanese
brilliant both the Nipponese and the
Satoshi
Yamabe’s
The goodwill gesture toward
directed
Postmasters are
pities who is looked upon Russia, implied in the lifting
splurge visiting male duos cashed an
third-quarter
6
-point
to refuse for mailing parcel
most officials here as per- of the “moral embargo,” was post packages addressed for that settled the game in favor one victory apiece. The ladies
anally friendly toward the believed to embody even strong delivery in Japan, unless the of the cellar-team.
also split their differences, but
Unifed States, aPParentIy implications for Japan, which
the
real test -of superlative
The tide almost turned for
senders have made previous
has no illusions about the - has been seeking without no­ arrangements with the ad­ the league-leading Tuxis boys strength came in the mixed
difficulties of his task.
ticeable success to improve re­ dressee for compliance with when the underdog Marpole doubles. Both Okumura-Koya­
He has declared without any lations with Moscow.
Japanese import regulations. dished out a surprise brand of nagi and Matsui-Deshima com­
Mav of optimism that he will
The growing conflict in When these arrangements melon-tossing and carried them binations enjoyed a victory
iwhat he can to improve re­ American - Japanese
policies have been completed the par­ to an overtime session. In the apiece, but the Tanaka-Hyodo
lations between the two coun was underscored in recent cels may be accepted provid­ extra period, however, lanky duo failed to click and lost both
statements of Secretary of ed they are marked by the Ochiai and Sunahara salted an­ their games thereby giving the
tries.
,
.
In diplomatic quarters here, State Cordell Hull and the Jap­ senders to indicate that the other win away, 25 to 19, for odd game to the Bees.
however, he is said to be aware anese Foreign Minister, Yosuke addressees have obtained the the Tuxis lads by swishing in 15-1, Ouch!
of the grave difficulties of Matsuoka.
three quickies.
It’s hardly necessary to com­
necessary permits.
Monarchs who had a half­ ment on the terrific massaci e
schieving better relations as Japanese Statement
share to the league supremacy, at .the hands of the league-lead­
long as Japan adheres to its
The latter told the Japanese
present policies.
Diet Tuesday that the United Marriage Gods Have lost their hold last Saturday ing Chalmers. Although alibis
night when they were out- fly around thick and fast a 15-1
Younger Japanese who were States has “evinced no ade­
hustled by the fast Yehudis, shellacking just can’t be alibied
considered for the post were quate understanding of the Trouble In Nippon
31-23. Yehudis paced by their off with the twist of the
said to have shunned it on the fact that the establishment of
ground that it almost certainly common prosperity throughout ■ TOKYO. — An organization hawkeye forwards, Kawamoto finger.
would end their political ca­ Greater East Asia is a matter called
the
Japanese
Race and Maikawa who swished in
Having the sole honor of
10
and
8
points
respectively,
Strengthening Federation will
reers.
winning the only game, a sav­
of vital concern to Japan.”
lost the lead only once when iour from a complete shutout
Diplomats here see little that
be
created
under
the
sponsor
­
Asserting that the United
Admiral Nomura can achieve States apparently entertains ship of the Welfare Ministry to the junior East Enders drew was the lone win by the acein the face of the open conflict the idea that its own first line increase
marriages
as the level, 17 to 17, in the third mixed-pair “Mat” Matsui and
in the policies of the two gov­ of national defense lies . . . means to augment the coun- quarter, but drew ahead again Fumi Deshima.
to breeze in easy victors.
ernments.
not only along the Eastern Pa­ try’s population at a time when
Trojans—Matsuba 8, Igashira 3
Review of Relations
cific but even as far as China more man power is needed Yamabe 14, Yamasaki 3, Uyeno 6
Long-strained over the Jap- and the South Seas,” Mr.. Mat­ badly.
Fujioka, Tanemura—34.
Fairview—Saisho 6, Ohashi 6
According
to
the
Welfare
suoka said such a position
Hori 4, Nakashima, Maeda 5, Nishi“would not be calculated to Ministry; the marrying ages kawa 3, Tomonaga 7, T. Nishikawa
DO YOU KNOW
33.
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.
contribute toward promotion for both men and women 2—
Tuxis—Shimotakahara 1, Ochiai
have
been
advancing
gradu
­
Sunahara 8,
of world peace.”
® That over half the quantity
10, Hyodo 6,
ally in recent years, result­ Oyama—25.
of food you eat every day must
American Viewpoint
Marpole—Kuwabara, Seki 8, Uchibe energy providing?
To this, Secretary Hull re­ ing in a decline in births.
vama 2, Nishi, Arima 4, Fujioka 3,
The proposed federation will Ono, Furukawa, Nakazawa 2—19.
plied in advance in appearing
® That the most natural, the
Yehudis—Natsuhara 2, Maikawa
set
up a network of match­
before the House Naval Affairs
most digestible, and the best
8,
4, Tabata 3, Kawamoto
making associations all over 10,Amemori
Committee last week.
of all sustaining foods is Bread?
Kimura 2, Iwata’, Funamoto
“It has been clear through­ the country to facilitate mar­ 2—31. _____________ _ ________ _____ ___® That housekeeping
costs
Monarchs—N.
Fujisawa
8, - E.
out,
” he said, “that Japan has riages. Town, village, ward
can be substantially reduced
Fujisawa, Toyama 5, Takahashi,
and
neighborhood
will
organ
­
been
actuated
from
the
start
Oshiro 4, Ohara 6—23.
by using more Bread at ail
by broad and ambitious plans ize associations, each complete
meals?
for establishing herself in a with lists of marriageable men
pound,
« That pound
for
YOSHINO
dominant position in the entire and women, their photos and
compared with other energy
region of the Western Pacific. necessary information about
foods, Bread is only one-sixth
'Tt should be manifest to them. Comparing such lists
the cost?
every person that such a pro­ gathered from match-making
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JANUARY 3

Maikawas Surprise Harrys {
To Tie League Leadership
/Monarchs Maul- Nomads; Celts Sink Ernies

League Supremaj

The amazing Maikawa team inspired by their previous
win over the league-leading Harry’s, jumped into a first-place
Last . Mondavk
t
I
tie with Harry’s boys last Wednesday night by taking a 31
Badminton
League H
to 27 victory.
proved
how
the different evenlv
£3
The aspirants for the bye-spot in the playoffs have defin­
itely narrowed down to these two teams with M & N right
were when the highly f d
Gakuyukai shuttiers
j
out of money for the bye.
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a
11
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6
by
S^veston
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Playing dandy hoopla, the
rugged Maikawas ran the ram­ "Killer" Clicks As
Trouble! Headache! Worry! One right after another. Filling the the detendnig champion Yp]
bunch nipped the Maple mJ
paging Harrys to a -standstill,
post of secretary to the Japanese Basketball League is no easy meat, delegation
by a scant 6-4 ml
'J.C/
Bounce
Beavers
but it was mainly their lastespecially in an active year like the present. What's the matter? Well,
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quarter rally, headed by Yuki
The JCCL quintet finally let me tell you. It should bring out the tears. I guess you're well gin.
^
Ur
f
1S
went
last
Mond
Uno’s eagle-eye shooting, that clambered back aboard the acquainted with the big event on the basketball schedule. If you're not,
decided the game in favor of winning van again at the ex­ you'll soon hear about it because nearly everybody in town from kids
™ l0Cal lassi« KM
the department store boys.
Obokata and Sadako
pense of the weakened Beaver of 1 6 years of age to "?" years (meaning Roy Yamamura, George Ishi­
whose steady piayin
In the fast and furious last squad in a league game played wara, Mickey Maikawa and many other old-timers) are selling the tickets,
out Rose Miyasaki and Jan]
quarter, the clothiers, nearly last week at the Centennial and sooner or later you're going to be hooked.
Koyanagi in the crucial
went frantic trying to get bas­ gym.
The tickets read "International Sports Dance" or "International
match that gave StevesJ
The first half score was 14- Cage Games"; and all over town
kets, but the old pill rimmed
vivid posters (through courtesy of
their tie.
1
the hoop and just wouldn’t 10 in favor of the JCCL with Japanese League's lone artist Tak Yamada) illustrate the forthcoming
drop through the net.
“Killer” Kondo being respon­ classic event between Seattle and Vancouver. Now here's where my
supremacy
sible for all his team’s points worry starts. Conducting all the negotiations with the Seattleites, I
Ashikawa Still On
doubles largely cont3
Shig Ashikawa scored 12 in this half.
air-mailed the official league invitation to Seattle, but nearly a week buted to their victory ovl
777 5idge' The loca7 J
With resumption of play has passed and I've yet to receive any reply. What if they don't accept? staple
points during the evening, 8 of
after
half-time,
the
Beavers,
them in the second quarter,
B.'rrr, I hate to think of it. The suspense is getting me and if I don't lected three wins of the four
|
when Harry’s took to the dress­ who were minus the services get an answer soon I'll go bugs. (Confidentially 1 haven't got far to games played.
of
Yon
Shimizu
all
evening,
ing-room at the half leading
With the schedule almol
go . . . No cracks.)
were a badly beaten team and
16-13.
Anyhow ! stated specifically in the letter to give me a definite- completed, Y.P.S. seems heal
Battling basket for basket in the game ended with the final answer by the 1st of February, so just hold your seats for a couple ed for the shuttle supremacy!
but in the few remaining garnet
the third quarter, the hard- score 26-11.
JCCL—S. Shimizu 2, G. Ku­ more days.
playing Maikawa crew drew
left,
anything can happej
Meanwhile with less than a month to go, preparations to make
up to within one basket. Two wata, E. Kondo 20, S. loi, J.
Next
week
Y.P.S. tangles witl
this classic international event the highlight of the year are going
quickies by rookie Tosh Hashi­ Shimizu 2, M. Kawasoe 2—-26.
Strathcona
and GYK meet!
on in full swing. Hundreds of tickets have been distributed to outBeavers — T. Uyede 2, G.
M^ple Ridge. Steveston cniovl
moto and Shig Ashikawa drove
lying districts as well as nearly everyone in town, so this dance
the bye.
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Harry’s still farther ahead, at Uyede, H. loi 3, K. Kuwabara
should promise to set a precedent for a record crowd at a Nisei
2,
P.
Hasegawa
4,
K.
Takaha
­
the start of the final stanza,
dance.
but that was as far as the as­ shi-—11.
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So
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afraid
to
come
out.
You'll
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than
welcome.
wa’s holding a 2-basket lead. figures. Yuki Uno who played
Don t forget then to keep the 22nd of February open to join in
a whale of a game for Maikawa’s led his team with. a 10- with the fun with the Japanese Basketball League at the super-modern
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Exhibition Gardens to the merry rhythm of. Vai Mock, drummer, par
excellence, and his 10-piece orchestra.
In the intermediate tilts,
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