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the
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aper
rom
obmay
THE NEW CANADIAN
THE VOICE OF THE SECOND GENERATION'
Vol. V, No. 7
VANCOUVER, B. C.
This Question Of Service
® Today's
Many Questions Asked
S Worried People Await
Details of New Orders
Ihe entire Japanese Canadian community in British Col
umbia
is anxiously awaiting further word from Ottawa as to
| TN recent weeks we have become so wrapped up in our imme- I
:
diate personal problems on the Pacific Coast that we tend i ie ^PuJs of the new regulations announced Wednesday morn
to lose sight of the more important major issues of the day. ! ing. There is no person of Japanese origin not affected, some
In the international scene, there is the continued stress that the I only slightly, but others for whom the. whole future is a huge
THE
FAR
EASTERN
FRONT
one
ultimate successful outcome of the war depends on the Battle I and almost terrifying question mark.
ieet- .SINGAPORE.—The most heart । of the Atlantic, and our beating Hitler in Europe.
I
It is apparent, however, that several days will likelv
.t to ening news this week to the Allies!
On the national scene, there is the growing demand for a elapse before the details of the five new measures are likelv to
md- was the entry of fresh.tough Aus
mOie ^n^e Policy in regard to conscription for overseas ser be worked out in Ottawa, and put into effect as law. In the
into tralian troops into the Battle of vice. ihe stiength of that demand, it is suggested with some meantime there is every reason to believe that the enforce
Singapore Wednesday which resulted force, may be the first indication that the Alfies are prepariiw ment of the orders will be very reasonable.
who in'the halting of the steady Japanese! m the general scheme of the war for the ultimate offensive if
Most important, of cours, is the question of removal of
the advance in the Malay peninsula to- I Europe itself.
j enemy aliens from specially created, ••protected areas” on the
vill- day. However, despite the initial .
These matters come home to us in a verv definite manner I coast. An Ottawa dispatch says that the entire coastline as
em- .important victories of the Aussies since the government has announced that it desires to provide | well as sections eastward, is likely- to be deci ared such an area.
him military quarters in Singapore warned a civilian labor corps for Japanese Canadians to take a more i This is largely- a speculation for which there is no official
! confirmation.
lout against undue optimism pointing out active part in the war effort.
the fact that the enemy still pos
No indication has been given, as yet, of what that corps
If it is true, the result of the order will be a virtual upnit- sesses a superiority of numbers and 'i °u ^ ke called upon to do. But the implication seems to be heaval of whole communities.
the disruption of ties of some
ility equipment.
that it would largely be confined to “ditch-digging” of a kind 2500 families, the breaking of business relations and profes
WASHINGTON. — The Navy difficult to describe truthfully as vital and necessary.
sional services established over the past half-centur y, and
iosi- -announced today the sinking of
Perhaps, therefore, some of our able-bodied, high-spirited other unforeseen repercussions.
inly three Japanese transports and two young men, particularly’ those who wanted to enlist in the
The only counter-measure to the upheaval will be the
vith Japanese cargo vessels by the U.S. active service long before the uotbreak of the Pacific war, will special permits issued by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
1 by Asiatic fleet. This brings the total be even more anxious now to serve their country as a soldier
These special permits, it should be noted, will be entirely- new
ater of Japanese combat and non-combat rather than as a civilian.
permits, and have nothing to do with the parole permits Niven
the vessels sunk by the American Navy
If such is the case, then it seems important that they do to enemy- aliens when they register.
b
rich a^ Marine Corps in the Pacific to I something to realize their wishes. The fact that Canadiantwenty-four.
born Japanese have been conscripted and have been accepted Widespread Worry .
as volunteers in other provinces, and that a dozen or so are
THE EUROPEAN FRONT
Although the community is
Naturalized citizens, born in
even
now
serving
“
somewhere
in
England
”
suggests
that
barcarrying
on as usual, there is Japan, are largely concentrated
mit—The Russian army
riers elsewhere may not be nearly as unassailable as theyr are no denying the widespread wor
tin[WaS reP°rted today to have recap- in British Columbia.
in the fishing industry, and
•tured Selizharovo, on the Volga
ry over the future. Especially were most issued prior to 1923.
There is a continuing need for manpower in the armed
‘tarr,ver' i75 miles Horthwest of Mos- services as the interest in conscription shows. Hence it is pos hit will be hundreds of mer
Since 1923, records of the
I, ‘COW. The capture of this city has
chants and shop-keepers, as
sible
that
individual
or
even
group
enlistment
“
east
of
the
well as many other white-collar Secretary of State indicate,
outflanked a German defense point
1 *'50,: miles down the river at Rzhev. Rockies for service against the Nazis in Europe or in Africa, workers, since only a low pro there have been very few
^P'The Soviet Information Bureau if not against Japanese in the Pacific, may not be flatly portion of these are natural
rejected.
certificates of naturalization
ized.
stated that the capture of Rzhev
issued, although many appli
on'would put the Russians in a position
cations for these were made.
^^®to. smash the whole German winter Farmers Want Chain Gang
Hope
Says
No!
)wndefense line northwest of Moscow,
In the event of enforced removal, the question has been
lere MALTA.—Malta was undergoing
raised
as to whether the Cus
continual air raids for the past twen’/yy-four hours, the United Press at
todian of Enemy Property
#
'Under
Military
Guard"
।
quired
for
work
on
orchards
would
assume control of es
Malta said today. These raids which
say. In a protest by the
six weeks ayl
ago_, aie
are thought
Growers uu
and
men UI
of and farms
”
ifp/began
'3
triuugni |
U business
uuoiucis iiien
----------- ...
'
xxvpc
Hope uuuscivauv
Conservative Associa- tablishments.
perhaps to be a prelude to an Axis I the Okanagan are anxious to
The Penticton Herald says tion they declare:
^invasion attempt which the Maltese secure Japanese labor as the “that there has been the sug- a ^
^11 s
Cameras and Radios
^ Hope Folks Say No
rt'are confident will not meet with
“
only
solution
to
a
shortage
of
Sestion
that
there
is
accommo^,
P
with
Many Japanese nationals,
success,
farm workers expected to de dation in some places for fam Whereas this association ap- too, are awaiting further'dethe
velop” in the Okanagan this ilies,” and quotes the president proves the immediate construc tails of where, when and how
ttJHE HOME FRONT
year. But some feel that “the of the B.C. Fruit Growers’ tion of the Hope-Princeton as a they will be required to turn in
necessary military as well as
lia.Lj.SingIe License Plate.
authorities should undertake to Association, A. G. DesBrisay.
civil
project it is at the same cameras and radios.
arly /There will be only one license see that these Japanese shall
“It would appear that the time its opinion that no Japan
With respect to the latter, it
iinplate issued to each motorist in B.C. not be permitted to settle in the Japanese offer a solution (to
is
hoped
that arrangements can
notthis year it was disclosed in Victoria Okanagan valley, either
durin the acute labor shortage) and ese should be employed in this be made to remove short wave
—ovi uuxuig
Thursday. This will be a saving of or after the war, according to we cannot afford to neglect the district but that they should be
50,000 pounds of steel which will a resolution adopted Wednes- opportunity. It might be the moved east of the Rockies ow bands, thus leaving the stan
ing to the danger of sabotaging dard broadcast as usual.
^e used for next year's plates.
day in Kelowna by a meeting essential feature of our activity
of bridges, railways, highways,
Gasoline control, as far as
"The Japanese re Coming"
of growers and business men. next season.”
and other communication.”
Canadian-born of naturalized
“/ A nervous citizen phoned the
But he adds, “Some of us
The resolution says that
(Hope
is
a
small
village
on
citizens
are concerned, is not
fW^Ce headquarters Thursday night “all Japanese who may be view this idea of bringing in
the south bank of the Fraser, expected to be discriminatory
^'hat he heard the sound of machinremoved from the coast area Japanese families with great at the junction of the Coqui- in nature. It will be a routine
n^ry. moving about in Stanley Park should be placed in concen reserve.”
halla River and the Fraser, check to see that consumption
ab-and wanted tc ’.now if the enemy
tration camps on any govern
While
the
“
Hope-Princeabout
80 miles from Vancouver. of gas is normal and consistent
iaJivere landing.
ment road project, such as
ton” highway project is being From Hope the highway bends with the private or business
j^f® !! Be Some Changes Made . . .
the Hope-Princeton Road,
suggested all over the coun southeasterly, through Allison needs.
ret '^omen ad
Canada gazed at and let out under military
try, the good citizens of Hope, Pass, 4450 feet elevation, and
The civilian labor corps,
w^®ir t'gures and sighed today as guard to employers as reB. C., have something to then northeasterly to Princeton. moreover, is expected to be of
'I. A. Klein, administrator of woAbout thirty miles through the principal benefit to the fisher
^T.60 S/ m'sses' and children's wear
men, whose right to fish has
Great War Veteran of 49th Btn. Passes pass are uncompleted.)
I !nnOunced Thursday that the manubeen taken away. It will, how
S Hamstring Japanese
. ,'atture of corsets, girdles and other
A Great War veteran who November, 1917, lost him the
Matsqui Municipal Council’s ever, be of equal benefit to any
ycike garments made of all-elastic
served
overseas
with
the
49th
use of his right arm. Hospital resolution urging legislation to others who have lost employ
materials has been banned in .Can
ada. The general reaction seems to battalion, Nobuichi U y e d a. ized in France, England and prevent Japanese from pur ment as a result of the preju)Ube "They sure won't look the same." passed away Thursday morn Vancouver, he was finally giv chasing or renting farm land rice arising from the war.
ing in the Shaughnessy Mili en his honorable discharge in or farm crops until harvested
How great the immediate res
M.L|A. Scores "Race
tary Hospital, after an extended 1919.
ponse
will depend of course
was introduced into the Vic
Hatred"
illness at home.
He had been an invalid at toria legislature Thursday by upon the exact nature of the
rfi In her maiden speech, Mrs. Grace
Mr. Uyeda was one of the home for the past three years, L. H. Eyres, Conservative M. corps and the work that is pro
Maclnnis charged that certain coal
vided for it.
and passed away yesterday L.A. from Chilliwack.
ition members seek to offer race company of Japanese soldiers
morning after a very brief stay
Such hamstringing of Japan
vatred as a substitute for democra who volunteered their services in the hospital.
ese,
the member said, was
tic praciice in British Columbia. She as a unit in the last war, enlist
“Otsuya” will be held to necessary “in order to protect
>aid mat unless the provincial gov- ing in Alberta in August, 1916,
night
at Hompa Temple at 7:30 the white farmer.”
-mment demonstrates by deeds that and going overseas with the
p.m. The funeral service will ^ Mr. Reid Again
t is really working for democracy," famous 49th in October of rhe
take place at Hompa Saturday
Wednesday, in a Burnaby
no amount of stirring up hatred same year.
afternoon at 2:00 p.m. with in speech, Tom Reid, New West
Skhe people put their backs into the
HIGH. 4567
He served with the Canadian terment at the Returned Sold
minster M.P. was more drastic
“■against the Orientals is going to make forces until wounds received in
iers’ Plot in the Mountain View in urging that all Japanese be
1 355 POWELL ST
var."
the battle of Passchendale in cemetery.
deported to Japan.
HEADLINES
Coast,Valley,Okanagan-- Scram, no room in this inn
POWELL LUMBER
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the
lited
aper
rom
obmay
THE NEW CANADIAN
THE VOICE OF THE SECOND GENERATION'
Vol. V, No. 7
VANCOUVER, B. C.
This Question Of Service
® Today's
Many Questions Asked
S Worried People Await
Details of New Orders
Ihe entire Japanese Canadian community in British Col
umbia
is anxiously awaiting further word from Ottawa as to
| TN recent weeks we have become so wrapped up in our imme- I
:
diate personal problems on the Pacific Coast that we tend i ie ^PuJs of the new regulations announced Wednesday morn
to lose sight of the more important major issues of the day. ! ing. There is no person of Japanese origin not affected, some
In the international scene, there is the continued stress that the I only slightly, but others for whom the. whole future is a huge
THE
FAR
EASTERN
FRONT
one
ultimate successful outcome of the war depends on the Battle I and almost terrifying question mark.
ieet- .SINGAPORE.—The most heart । of the Atlantic, and our beating Hitler in Europe.
I
It is apparent, however, that several days will likelv
.t to ening news this week to the Allies!
On the national scene, there is the growing demand for a elapse before the details of the five new measures are likelv to
md- was the entry of fresh.tough Aus
mOie ^n^e Policy in regard to conscription for overseas ser be worked out in Ottawa, and put into effect as law. In the
into tralian troops into the Battle of vice. ihe stiength of that demand, it is suggested with some meantime there is every reason to believe that the enforce
Singapore Wednesday which resulted force, may be the first indication that the Alfies are prepariiw ment of the orders will be very reasonable.
who in'the halting of the steady Japanese! m the general scheme of the war for the ultimate offensive if
Most important, of cours, is the question of removal of
the advance in the Malay peninsula to- I Europe itself.
j enemy aliens from specially created, ••protected areas” on the
vill- day. However, despite the initial .
These matters come home to us in a verv definite manner I coast. An Ottawa dispatch says that the entire coastline as
em- .important victories of the Aussies since the government has announced that it desires to provide | well as sections eastward, is likely- to be deci ared such an area.
him military quarters in Singapore warned a civilian labor corps for Japanese Canadians to take a more i This is largely- a speculation for which there is no official
! confirmation.
lout against undue optimism pointing out active part in the war effort.
the fact that the enemy still pos
No indication has been given, as yet, of what that corps
If it is true, the result of the order will be a virtual upnit- sesses a superiority of numbers and 'i °u ^ ke called upon to do. But the implication seems to be heaval of whole communities.
the disruption of ties of some
ility equipment.
that it would largely be confined to “ditch-digging” of a kind 2500 families, the breaking of business relations and profes
WASHINGTON. — The Navy difficult to describe truthfully as vital and necessary.
sional services established over the past half-centur y, and
iosi- -announced today the sinking of
Perhaps, therefore, some of our able-bodied, high-spirited other unforeseen repercussions.
inly three Japanese transports and two young men, particularly’ those who wanted to enlist in the
The only counter-measure to the upheaval will be the
vith Japanese cargo vessels by the U.S. active service long before the uotbreak of the Pacific war, will special permits issued by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
1 by Asiatic fleet. This brings the total be even more anxious now to serve their country as a soldier
These special permits, it should be noted, will be entirely- new
ater of Japanese combat and non-combat rather than as a civilian.
permits, and have nothing to do with the parole permits Niven
the vessels sunk by the American Navy
If such is the case, then it seems important that they do to enemy- aliens when they register.
b
rich a^ Marine Corps in the Pacific to I something to realize their wishes. The fact that Canadiantwenty-four.
born Japanese have been conscripted and have been accepted Widespread Worry .
as volunteers in other provinces, and that a dozen or so are
THE EUROPEAN FRONT
Although the community is
Naturalized citizens, born in
even
now
serving
“
somewhere
in
England
”
suggests
that
barcarrying
on as usual, there is Japan, are largely concentrated
mit—The Russian army
riers elsewhere may not be nearly as unassailable as theyr are no denying the widespread wor
tin[WaS reP°rted today to have recap- in British Columbia.
in the fishing industry, and
•tured Selizharovo, on the Volga
ry over the future. Especially were most issued prior to 1923.
There is a continuing need for manpower in the armed
‘tarr,ver' i75 miles Horthwest of Mos- services as the interest in conscription shows. Hence it is pos hit will be hundreds of mer
Since 1923, records of the
I, ‘COW. The capture of this city has
chants and shop-keepers, as
sible
that
individual
or
even
group
enlistment
“
east
of
the
well as many other white-collar Secretary of State indicate,
outflanked a German defense point
1 *'50,: miles down the river at Rzhev. Rockies for service against the Nazis in Europe or in Africa, workers, since only a low pro there have been very few
^P'The Soviet Information Bureau if not against Japanese in the Pacific, may not be flatly portion of these are natural
rejected.
certificates of naturalization
ized.
stated that the capture of Rzhev
issued, although many appli
on'would put the Russians in a position
cations for these were made.
^^®to. smash the whole German winter Farmers Want Chain Gang
Hope
Says
No!
)wndefense line northwest of Moscow,
In the event of enforced removal, the question has been
lere MALTA.—Malta was undergoing
raised
as to whether the Cus
continual air raids for the past twen’/yy-four hours, the United Press at
todian of Enemy Property
#
'Under
Military
Guard"
।
quired
for
work
on
orchards
would
assume control of es
Malta said today. These raids which
say. In a protest by the
six weeks ayl
ago_, aie
are thought
Growers uu
and
men UI
of and farms
”
ifp/began
'3
triuugni |
U business
uuoiucis iiien
----------- ...
'
xxvpc
Hope uuuscivauv
Conservative Associa- tablishments.
perhaps to be a prelude to an Axis I the Okanagan are anxious to
The Penticton Herald says tion they declare:
^invasion attempt which the Maltese secure Japanese labor as the “that there has been the sug- a ^
^11 s
Cameras and Radios
^ Hope Folks Say No
rt'are confident will not meet with
“
only
solution
to
a
shortage
of
Sestion
that
there
is
accommo^,
P
with
Many Japanese nationals,
success,
farm workers expected to de dation in some places for fam Whereas this association ap- too, are awaiting further'dethe
velop” in the Okanagan this ilies,” and quotes the president proves the immediate construc tails of where, when and how
ttJHE HOME FRONT
year. But some feel that “the of the B.C. Fruit Growers’ tion of the Hope-Princeton as a they will be required to turn in
necessary military as well as
lia.Lj.SingIe License Plate.
authorities should undertake to Association, A. G. DesBrisay.
civil
project it is at the same cameras and radios.
arly /There will be only one license see that these Japanese shall
“It would appear that the time its opinion that no Japan
With respect to the latter, it
iinplate issued to each motorist in B.C. not be permitted to settle in the Japanese offer a solution (to
is
hoped
that arrangements can
notthis year it was disclosed in Victoria Okanagan valley, either
durin the acute labor shortage) and ese should be employed in this be made to remove short wave
—ovi uuxuig
Thursday. This will be a saving of or after the war, according to we cannot afford to neglect the district but that they should be
50,000 pounds of steel which will a resolution adopted Wednes- opportunity. It might be the moved east of the Rockies ow bands, thus leaving the stan
ing to the danger of sabotaging dard broadcast as usual.
^e used for next year's plates.
day in Kelowna by a meeting essential feature of our activity
of bridges, railways, highways,
Gasoline control, as far as
"The Japanese re Coming"
of growers and business men. next season.”
and other communication.”
Canadian-born of naturalized
“/ A nervous citizen phoned the
But he adds, “Some of us
The resolution says that
(Hope
is
a
small
village
on
citizens
are concerned, is not
fW^Ce headquarters Thursday night “all Japanese who may be view this idea of bringing in
the south bank of the Fraser, expected to be discriminatory
^'hat he heard the sound of machinremoved from the coast area Japanese families with great at the junction of the Coqui- in nature. It will be a routine
n^ry. moving about in Stanley Park should be placed in concen reserve.”
halla River and the Fraser, check to see that consumption
ab-and wanted tc ’.now if the enemy
tration camps on any govern
While
the
“
Hope-Princeabout
80 miles from Vancouver. of gas is normal and consistent
iaJivere landing.
ment road project, such as
ton” highway project is being From Hope the highway bends with the private or business
j^f® !! Be Some Changes Made . . .
the Hope-Princeton Road,
suggested all over the coun southeasterly, through Allison needs.
ret '^omen ad
Canada gazed at and let out under military
try, the good citizens of Hope, Pass, 4450 feet elevation, and
The civilian labor corps,
w^®ir t'gures and sighed today as guard to employers as reB. C., have something to then northeasterly to Princeton. moreover, is expected to be of
'I. A. Klein, administrator of woAbout thirty miles through the principal benefit to the fisher
^T.60 S/ m'sses' and children's wear
men, whose right to fish has
Great War Veteran of 49th Btn. Passes pass are uncompleted.)
I !nnOunced Thursday that the manubeen taken away. It will, how
S Hamstring Japanese
. ,'atture of corsets, girdles and other
A Great War veteran who November, 1917, lost him the
Matsqui Municipal Council’s ever, be of equal benefit to any
ycike garments made of all-elastic
served
overseas
with
the
49th
use of his right arm. Hospital resolution urging legislation to others who have lost employ
materials has been banned in .Can
ada. The general reaction seems to battalion, Nobuichi U y e d a. ized in France, England and prevent Japanese from pur ment as a result of the preju)Ube "They sure won't look the same." passed away Thursday morn Vancouver, he was finally giv chasing or renting farm land rice arising from the war.
ing in the Shaughnessy Mili en his honorable discharge in or farm crops until harvested
How great the immediate res
M.L|A. Scores "Race
tary Hospital, after an extended 1919.
ponse
will depend of course
was introduced into the Vic
Hatred"
illness at home.
He had been an invalid at toria legislature Thursday by upon the exact nature of the
rfi In her maiden speech, Mrs. Grace
Mr. Uyeda was one of the home for the past three years, L. H. Eyres, Conservative M. corps and the work that is pro
Maclnnis charged that certain coal
vided for it.
and passed away yesterday L.A. from Chilliwack.
ition members seek to offer race company of Japanese soldiers
morning after a very brief stay
Such hamstringing of Japan
vatred as a substitute for democra who volunteered their services in the hospital.
ese,
the member said, was
tic praciice in British Columbia. She as a unit in the last war, enlist
“Otsuya” will be held to necessary “in order to protect
>aid mat unless the provincial gov- ing in Alberta in August, 1916,
night
at Hompa Temple at 7:30 the white farmer.”
-mment demonstrates by deeds that and going overseas with the
p.m. The funeral service will ^ Mr. Reid Again
t is really working for democracy," famous 49th in October of rhe
take place at Hompa Saturday
Wednesday, in a Burnaby
no amount of stirring up hatred same year.
afternoon at 2:00 p.m. with in speech, Tom Reid, New West
Skhe people put their backs into the
HIGH. 4567
He served with the Canadian terment at the Returned Sold
minster M.P. was more drastic
“■against the Orientals is going to make forces until wounds received in
iers’ Plot in the Mountain View in urging that all Japanese be
1 355 POWELL ST
var."
the battle of Passchendale in cemetery.
deported to Japan.
HEADLINES
Coast,Valley,Okanagan-- Scram, no room in this inn
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JANUARY
26-31—Young People's Drama Fes
tival. Kitsilano High School
29—Vancouver JCCL Annual Meet
ing.
31—U. B. C.
Alumni
Association
Quarterlv Meeting.
A lovely wedding took place • reception was held at Fuji Chop
last Wednesday as Sumiko,: Suey.
eldest daughter of Mr. and ' ® Powell Y. P. Notes
FEBRUARY
9
—
Powell
Y.P. Badminton Club
Mrs. T. Kadonaga of Celtic! This Sunday afternoon at 3
Roller Party, Happyland.
Cannery became the bride of o’clock members of the Powell 12—St. Valentine's Dance, Alma
Academy, ?1.25 Couple.
Mr. Kenji Adachi, eldest son of ; Young People’s Society book
Mr. and Mrs. K. Adachi of ■ club will gather in the gymn
Bloedel, B.C. Rev. G. Naka-; parlours for the first meeting of St. Valentine's Hop
yama officiated at the cere--those of literary bent.
mony which took place at 4:00 ' At 3:30, the publications To Aid War Effort
o’clock at the Third Avenue : board of the Y.P. annual will
Seikokai.
hold a meeting at the Church. Chase Away the Bogie
With Boogie Woogie! !
Miss Kiyoko Kadonaga. sis- i o SEIKOKAI A.Y.P.A.
The informal VALENTINE
ter of the bride and Miss.Fu-’ Seikokai A.Y.P.A. members
DANCE,
to be held on Thurs
miko Endo were the brides-[ are reminded of the English
maids. Mr. Shoichi Minami- service at Holv Cross this Sun- day, February 12, is not far
maye was the best man and the (day at 2 p.m. A fellowship and off.
The cosy atmosphere of the
grooms brother, Mr. Harry tea wnj follow. A short busiAlma
Academy plus the music
Adachi was the usher.
: ness period will also take place
Following the ceremony a [ and all members and friends of the Varsity Ten-piece Or
chestra should provide all that
: are cordially invited.
is necessary.
YAMA TAXI
। • U.B.C. Alunmi Meeting
Tickets at SI.25 per couple
। An academic discussion on will be available in a few
[comparative religion will feat days.
lure the first of the 1942 quarThe J.S.C, committee reports
I terly meetings to be conducted social highlight of the spring
• by the Japanese Alumni Asso- that arrangements are pro
I elation Saturday, January 31. ceeding to make the dance the
PAcific 5454
[Rev. K. Shimizu, pastor of the social highlight of the spring
j Powell United Church, is ex- season.
FOR REAL JAPANESE
i pected to provide the backAnd remember . . . the pro
DISHES
| ground for the discussion.
ceeds are to be donated to a
central U.B.C. fund for the
war effort.
TSUBAME
258 Powell St.
Obituary
JANUARY 16, 1942
A Voice From Nisei Nurses
Responsibility of Public Health
(Ed. Note: We are pleased to present the first in a^new series
articles on questions of public health, prepared by second general^.:'
nurses who have received their training in'Canadian hospitals. Th."
articles deal with questions of vital importance to rhe communitv.
Y
The New Canadian is happy to co-operate in this educational project.i
*
*
*
*
—
"Health is that precious heritage
. Of priest and layman; fool and sage.
J
It’s worth a hundred times its cost.
But no one learns that, 'till it's tost.’
. I
—Geo. F. Shepherd.
; j
There is always something so pathetic about regret—when o<w
thinks sorrowfully—"It could have been otherwise ... if I had or.' . . .‘ Then there is a feeling of emptiness too—“It could have bet 4
. . . but is not.
And withal, there is an element of finality—“It
'3
never be quite the same again . . .’
4
Need this be so with us—as regards health? Not if we give : -3
health its proper place in the scale of human values. Health is vital:- '£
and Health is attainable by all!
4
In these times of international tension and economic insecurity ~
are apt to disregard the importance of health. Perhaps this indiffers:: A
can be explained by the fact that breaking the laws of health ~; i
not always produce immediate or dire effects. Rather, the results i: •:
cumulative, piling up little by little—and leading finally to the “crash 2
An unintelligent person often thinks he is “getting away with it 3
when it is mereiy a question of time until a mistreated body takes reven: 4:
Or. it may be that the individual, feeling that his health is satisfactc £
fails to realize that maximum health is possible—thus missing the viz ^
and abundant vitality that he might enjoy.
3
There are many factors that influence health: heredity, social ■: 4
living conditions, the forces of nature, and the effect of disease a: Y=
accidents. But man can minimize their worst effects by a univer, I
weapon—knowledge and education. It is said that man can do ar 3
thing if he so wishes and if he has learned how to do.Thus we
n: 2
that man is less at the mercy of these forces than he
is of his o« 3
ignorance and indifference.
~;
*
*
*
2
Today we find the Public Health movement gaining more a: 2
PA 2657
Funeral services were held
more impetus as the people themselves realize that health has a so:: =
Church
Services
as well as an individual significance.
y4Tuesday last at the Hompa
Temple for Mrs. Chiyo Shige
An
authority
has
stated,
“
The
wealth
of
the
nation
is
the
heaty^
This Sabbath of the nation.’ In fact, the modern public is gradually understanding
matsu, who passed away Sun
day, January 11, in the Vancou • Holy Cross Church
that good health is a citizens’ duty to the nation of which he is a pa' £
Services
for
Sunday,
Janu
ver General Hospital in her
And in this respect the Japanese community has a definite respo: 3
AGENT FOR
ary 18, 8:30 a.m. Holy Com sibility towards the health of Canada.
~:
sixty-third year.
munion;
9:45,
Sunday
School
A native of Fukuoka-ken,
Today—many preventable disease and those conditions which cot 3
Japan, the deceased is survived and Bible Classes; 11:00 a.m. have been cured, if prompt diagnosis has been followed by early tm r|)
by a brother, Mr. M. Shigemat Morning Prayer and sermon.
ment. arc undermining the happiness and efficiency of our people.
2:00 p.m. English Service,
su of Vancouver, two sons,
Tuberculosis among Japanese is a major problem—in fact th- w
393 Powell St.
PA 7043
Zenojo and Isamu, and two followed by A.Y.P.A. fellow incidence is so high that surveys are now being conducted in the varic .
daughters, Asako and Naruko. ship; 7:30 p.m., Evening Prayer Japanese settlements. While a high mortality rate docs not nccessar: 1'1
Rev. Tatibana officiated at and sermon.
mean a high incidence—still it is quite probable.
(Incidence refers :' w
i©
9 the service, and Armstrong and • Church of Ascension
the
number
of
cases
of
disease
among
an
arbitrary
number,
The New Scientific 99 Co. were in charge of crema Holy Communion in Japan people.) The Japanese rank toward the Negroes and Indianssayin1000,
head:
9
the
list
of
races
with
the
highest
incidence
of
tuberculosis
in
Cana^
our
ese
at
8:30
a.m.
and
in
English
tion
arrangements.
Denta! Discovery 9
at 9:15. Sunday school and Then too. the Division of Tuberculosis Control, Provincial Board the
Junior Church service at 10 Health, has stated that the Oriental is much more susceptible, in abcmin:
Classified Ads
a.m. and Morning service at 11. a proportion of 9—1, than the "white.” If this is rue, wc as JapanCOW
TRANSPORTATION
Evening service at 7:30 p.m.
Canadians must arm ourselves with all the available information (Min:
AST COURTEOUS SERVICE. • Powell United Church
prevention and take even greater precautions than normal against t’to ti
Nabata Taxi, Highland 0765.
Morning worship at 11.30, scourge commonly described as the “White Plague.’
Otta
‘‘When These Things Begin To
SITUATION WANTED
Tuberculosis is only one of the many evils. What of stomatheil
APABLE, EFFICIENT NIS- Happen,” by Rev. K. Shimizu. ulcers? This condition is certainly not uncommon among the Japani5e$v:
Junior Church service at What can wc do to prevent this?
ei girl with clerking exper
-nt
ience desires position, other 7.30 p.m. ‘‘Lovest Thou Me?”
High blood pressure, kidney disease, heart conditions, cancer—men
than housework. BAyview by Rev. K. Shimizu. Quartette, play their part in breaking up families and bringing much unhappir.
«
9302_____________ _____ “Father, Let Me Dedicate All into others.
say;
This Year To Thee,” Misses K.
CAMERA WANTED
Besides these—infant mortality and maternal mortality can well a^e
Liquid Dentifrice
XT/ANTED TO BUY—GOOD Takimoto, H. Sakumoto, and looked into and adjustments made.
cra<
Messrs.
Kasey
Oyama,
.Roy
Among the Occidental groups the incidence and deaths in the van: ^^
v' 35 mm. camera, preferably
with range finder, also moving Nose. The choir will sing “In diseases have been gradually subsiding. For example, in 1910 there Y ; Heavenly Love Abiding.”
150 deaths per 100,000 population due to tuberculosis. In 1934, th Pe®i
249 Powell St.
PA 3028 £ (picture camera. Write Box
The
annual
meeting
of
the
were only 50 deaths per 100,000 population due to tuberculosis, this
150. The New Canadian.
Junior Church will be held im 1934, there were only 50 deaths per 100,000 population. This In
mediately after the service.
brought about by education and the application of the knowledge gaiPrim
• Fairview Mission
The Japanese Canadians can also decrease the number of prevche I
KEEP WARM THIS WINTER
Public worship at 2 p.m.
able disease to an appreciable extent—first by a sincere desire—thcUnite
with Mr. M. Fujita in charge.
With Warmth from
fund of knowledge, co-operation and continued education.
‘deef
• RUBBER HOT
Mr. H. Hyodo will speak on
Now if we are convinced that health is a worthwhile and attainsvelfa
0. KONDO COMPANY
“God in Human Experiences.”
$ $ s
WATER BOTTLES
S. TSURUTA
Singer Sewing
Machine Co.
Seishindo Co
I
1
49c, 75c, 85c, 90c
$1.00, $1.25, $2.00
KAIRO . . .
Famous "VICEROY" Bottles
Empress, Countess, Clipper
Hospital
SHINRO . . .
Is • STONE PIG
(Stevens Comfort)
$1.25, $1.50
• ELECTRIC
HEATING PADS
3.95, 5.45, 6.50 up
fi;®®®®®®®®5MEEEI5CEKEI^^
Style Leader
Pocket Warmer 50c
Bed Warmer ....75c
5c, 10c
SHINRO-BAI
10c
0. HOMO CO
390 Powell
PAcific 4516
it!
0
KAI RO-BAI
■
Tailored suits emerge as
definite style leaders for 1942.
They are Canada’s first
choice for street wear in 1942,
and practically for almost
every occasion.
Topping the list in suit
styles is the simple, mantailored suit of men’s suiting,
now selling like mad at Mo
diste’s on Granville.
Don’t miss this opportunity
of getting unequalled style
and value for your money.
goal, we must know the facts—then we must apply this knowledge alien
our daily living.
^e ^
However, this knowledge does not need to be a source of constirged
worry or conscious struggle. The body should work effortlessly ueast
with as little disturbance as does a modern streamlined car. Skill here
health application need not be shown by a morbid anxiety over the wen
ings of the body—but by such intelligent use of it that it will I
smoothly and pleasantly.
[
Shortly articles will be presented dealing with certain diseases j
illnesses, laying stress on the preventive angle. The question and ans|
method may be used to settle individual problems relating to heap
Any other suggestion or questions from the readers will be grateful
welcomed.
p
In this project, we feel that the medical men will co-operate fd
Together we hope to bring to the public the very best in factual infer 252
tion and advice, so that with your co-operation health of our «
munity may be advanced.
THE NEW CANADIAN
! TOWN TOPICS J
calendar
JANUARY
26-31—Young People's Drama Fes
tival. Kitsilano High School
29—Vancouver JCCL Annual Meet
ing.
31—U. B. C.
Alumni
Association
Quarterlv Meeting.
A lovely wedding took place • reception was held at Fuji Chop
last Wednesday as Sumiko,: Suey.
eldest daughter of Mr. and ' ® Powell Y. P. Notes
FEBRUARY
9
—
Powell
Y.P. Badminton Club
Mrs. T. Kadonaga of Celtic! This Sunday afternoon at 3
Roller Party, Happyland.
Cannery became the bride of o’clock members of the Powell 12—St. Valentine's Dance, Alma
Academy, ?1.25 Couple.
Mr. Kenji Adachi, eldest son of ; Young People’s Society book
Mr. and Mrs. K. Adachi of ■ club will gather in the gymn
Bloedel, B.C. Rev. G. Naka-; parlours for the first meeting of St. Valentine's Hop
yama officiated at the cere--those of literary bent.
mony which took place at 4:00 ' At 3:30, the publications To Aid War Effort
o’clock at the Third Avenue : board of the Y.P. annual will
Seikokai.
hold a meeting at the Church. Chase Away the Bogie
With Boogie Woogie! !
Miss Kiyoko Kadonaga. sis- i o SEIKOKAI A.Y.P.A.
The informal VALENTINE
ter of the bride and Miss.Fu-’ Seikokai A.Y.P.A. members
DANCE,
to be held on Thurs
miko Endo were the brides-[ are reminded of the English
maids. Mr. Shoichi Minami- service at Holv Cross this Sun- day, February 12, is not far
maye was the best man and the (day at 2 p.m. A fellowship and off.
The cosy atmosphere of the
grooms brother, Mr. Harry tea wnj follow. A short busiAlma
Academy plus the music
Adachi was the usher.
: ness period will also take place
Following the ceremony a [ and all members and friends of the Varsity Ten-piece Or
chestra should provide all that
: are cordially invited.
is necessary.
YAMA TAXI
। • U.B.C. Alunmi Meeting
Tickets at SI.25 per couple
। An academic discussion on will be available in a few
[comparative religion will feat days.
lure the first of the 1942 quarThe J.S.C, committee reports
I terly meetings to be conducted social highlight of the spring
• by the Japanese Alumni Asso- that arrangements are pro
I elation Saturday, January 31. ceeding to make the dance the
PAcific 5454
[Rev. K. Shimizu, pastor of the social highlight of the spring
j Powell United Church, is ex- season.
FOR REAL JAPANESE
i pected to provide the backAnd remember . . . the pro
DISHES
| ground for the discussion.
ceeds are to be donated to a
central U.B.C. fund for the
war effort.
TSUBAME
258 Powell St.
Obituary
JANUARY 16, 1942
A Voice From Nisei Nurses
Responsibility of Public Health
(Ed. Note: We are pleased to present the first in a^new series
articles on questions of public health, prepared by second general^.:'
nurses who have received their training in'Canadian hospitals. Th."
articles deal with questions of vital importance to rhe communitv.
Y
The New Canadian is happy to co-operate in this educational project.i
*
*
*
*
—
"Health is that precious heritage
. Of priest and layman; fool and sage.
J
It’s worth a hundred times its cost.
But no one learns that, 'till it's tost.’
. I
—Geo. F. Shepherd.
; j
There is always something so pathetic about regret—when o<w
thinks sorrowfully—"It could have been otherwise ... if I had or.' . . .‘ Then there is a feeling of emptiness too—“It could have bet 4
. . . but is not.
And withal, there is an element of finality—“It
'3
never be quite the same again . . .’
4
Need this be so with us—as regards health? Not if we give : -3
health its proper place in the scale of human values. Health is vital:- '£
and Health is attainable by all!
4
In these times of international tension and economic insecurity ~
are apt to disregard the importance of health. Perhaps this indiffers:: A
can be explained by the fact that breaking the laws of health ~; i
not always produce immediate or dire effects. Rather, the results i: •:
cumulative, piling up little by little—and leading finally to the “crash 2
An unintelligent person often thinks he is “getting away with it 3
when it is mereiy a question of time until a mistreated body takes reven: 4:
Or. it may be that the individual, feeling that his health is satisfactc £
fails to realize that maximum health is possible—thus missing the viz ^
and abundant vitality that he might enjoy.
3
There are many factors that influence health: heredity, social ■: 4
living conditions, the forces of nature, and the effect of disease a: Y=
accidents. But man can minimize their worst effects by a univer, I
weapon—knowledge and education. It is said that man can do ar 3
thing if he so wishes and if he has learned how to do.Thus we
n: 2
that man is less at the mercy of these forces than he
is of his o« 3
ignorance and indifference.
~;
*
*
*
2
Today we find the Public Health movement gaining more a: 2
PA 2657
Funeral services were held
more impetus as the people themselves realize that health has a so:: =
Church
Services
as well as an individual significance.
y4Tuesday last at the Hompa
Temple for Mrs. Chiyo Shige
An
authority
has
stated,
“
The
wealth
of
the
nation
is
the
heaty^
This Sabbath of the nation.’ In fact, the modern public is gradually understanding
matsu, who passed away Sun
day, January 11, in the Vancou • Holy Cross Church
that good health is a citizens’ duty to the nation of which he is a pa' £
Services
for
Sunday,
Janu
ver General Hospital in her
And in this respect the Japanese community has a definite respo: 3
AGENT FOR
ary 18, 8:30 a.m. Holy Com sibility towards the health of Canada.
~:
sixty-third year.
munion;
9:45,
Sunday
School
A native of Fukuoka-ken,
Today—many preventable disease and those conditions which cot 3
Japan, the deceased is survived and Bible Classes; 11:00 a.m. have been cured, if prompt diagnosis has been followed by early tm r|)
by a brother, Mr. M. Shigemat Morning Prayer and sermon.
ment. arc undermining the happiness and efficiency of our people.
2:00 p.m. English Service,
su of Vancouver, two sons,
Tuberculosis among Japanese is a major problem—in fact th- w
393 Powell St.
PA 7043
Zenojo and Isamu, and two followed by A.Y.P.A. fellow incidence is so high that surveys are now being conducted in the varic .
daughters, Asako and Naruko. ship; 7:30 p.m., Evening Prayer Japanese settlements. While a high mortality rate docs not nccessar: 1'1
Rev. Tatibana officiated at and sermon.
mean a high incidence—still it is quite probable.
(Incidence refers :' w
i©
9 the service, and Armstrong and • Church of Ascension
the
number
of
cases
of
disease
among
an
arbitrary
number,
The New Scientific 99 Co. were in charge of crema Holy Communion in Japan people.) The Japanese rank toward the Negroes and Indianssayin1000,
head:
9
the
list
of
races
with
the
highest
incidence
of
tuberculosis
in
Cana^
our
ese
at
8:30
a.m.
and
in
English
tion
arrangements.
Denta! Discovery 9
at 9:15. Sunday school and Then too. the Division of Tuberculosis Control, Provincial Board the
Junior Church service at 10 Health, has stated that the Oriental is much more susceptible, in abcmin:
Classified Ads
a.m. and Morning service at 11. a proportion of 9—1, than the "white.” If this is rue, wc as JapanCOW
TRANSPORTATION
Evening service at 7:30 p.m.
Canadians must arm ourselves with all the available information (Min:
AST COURTEOUS SERVICE. • Powell United Church
prevention and take even greater precautions than normal against t’to ti
Nabata Taxi, Highland 0765.
Morning worship at 11.30, scourge commonly described as the “White Plague.’
Otta
‘‘When These Things Begin To
SITUATION WANTED
Tuberculosis is only one of the many evils. What of stomatheil
APABLE, EFFICIENT NIS- Happen,” by Rev. K. Shimizu. ulcers? This condition is certainly not uncommon among the Japani5e$v:
Junior Church service at What can wc do to prevent this?
ei girl with clerking exper
-nt
ience desires position, other 7.30 p.m. ‘‘Lovest Thou Me?”
High blood pressure, kidney disease, heart conditions, cancer—men
than housework. BAyview by Rev. K. Shimizu. Quartette, play their part in breaking up families and bringing much unhappir.
«
9302_____________ _____ “Father, Let Me Dedicate All into others.
say;
This Year To Thee,” Misses K.
CAMERA WANTED
Besides these—infant mortality and maternal mortality can well a^e
Liquid Dentifrice
XT/ANTED TO BUY—GOOD Takimoto, H. Sakumoto, and looked into and adjustments made.
cra<
Messrs.
Kasey
Oyama,
.Roy
Among the Occidental groups the incidence and deaths in the van: ^^
v' 35 mm. camera, preferably
with range finder, also moving Nose. The choir will sing “In diseases have been gradually subsiding. For example, in 1910 there Y ; Heavenly Love Abiding.”
150 deaths per 100,000 population due to tuberculosis. In 1934, th Pe®i
249 Powell St.
PA 3028 £ (picture camera. Write Box
The
annual
meeting
of
the
were only 50 deaths per 100,000 population due to tuberculosis, this
150. The New Canadian.
Junior Church will be held im 1934, there were only 50 deaths per 100,000 population. This In
mediately after the service.
brought about by education and the application of the knowledge gaiPrim
• Fairview Mission
The Japanese Canadians can also decrease the number of prevche I
KEEP WARM THIS WINTER
Public worship at 2 p.m.
able disease to an appreciable extent—first by a sincere desire—thcUnite
with Mr. M. Fujita in charge.
With Warmth from
fund of knowledge, co-operation and continued education.
‘deef
• RUBBER HOT
Mr. H. Hyodo will speak on
Now if we are convinced that health is a worthwhile and attainsvelfa
0. KONDO COMPANY
“God in Human Experiences.”
$ $ s
WATER BOTTLES
S. TSURUTA
Singer Sewing
Machine Co.
Seishindo Co
I
1
49c, 75c, 85c, 90c
$1.00, $1.25, $2.00
KAIRO . . .
Famous "VICEROY" Bottles
Empress, Countess, Clipper
Hospital
SHINRO . . .
Is • STONE PIG
(Stevens Comfort)
$1.25, $1.50
• ELECTRIC
HEATING PADS
3.95, 5.45, 6.50 up
fi;®®®®®®®®5MEEEI5CEKEI^^
Style Leader
Pocket Warmer 50c
Bed Warmer ....75c
5c, 10c
SHINRO-BAI
10c
0. HOMO CO
390 Powell
PAcific 4516
it!
0
KAI RO-BAI
■
Tailored suits emerge as
definite style leaders for 1942.
They are Canada’s first
choice for street wear in 1942,
and practically for almost
every occasion.
Topping the list in suit
styles is the simple, mantailored suit of men’s suiting,
now selling like mad at Mo
diste’s on Granville.
Don’t miss this opportunity
of getting unequalled style
and value for your money.
goal, we must know the facts—then we must apply this knowledge alien
our daily living.
^e ^
However, this knowledge does not need to be a source of constirged
worry or conscious struggle. The body should work effortlessly ueast
with as little disturbance as does a modern streamlined car. Skill here
health application need not be shown by a morbid anxiety over the wen
ings of the body—but by such intelligent use of it that it will I
smoothly and pleasantly.
[
Shortly articles will be presented dealing with certain diseases j
illnesses, laying stress on the preventive angle. The question and ans|
method may be used to settle individual problems relating to heap
Any other suggestion or questions from the readers will be grateful
welcomed.
p
In this project, we feel that the medical men will co-operate fd
Together we hope to bring to the public the very best in factual infer 252
tion and advice, so that with your co-operation health of our «
munity may be advanced.
Page 3
JANUARY 16, 1942
THE NEW CANADIAN
STUNNING NEW
Illi ESS WOHLS
■421 C'nunq
Beautiful New
SPRING PRINTS
Plan your Spring wardrobe now . . . Choose
from our grand selection of prints . . . florals
... as colorful and gay as a flower garden
in May ... or tricky, dainty little buds in April
. . . Paisleys . . . dots ...
All new designs, colors created by foremost
designers of fashion.
Its 5
rash
:h it
PRICED AT OUR USUAL LOW PRICES
REG. VALUE, PER YARD, 69c—38" WIDE
AT 59c YD.
Young Vets Tops
Maikawas Edge Shibuyas, Lead Loop
Wrih Joe Akiyama andjyama and Suzuki trailing 10
George Suzuki back in the Mai- and 9 points respectively.
kawa lineup, there seems to be
In the second game M & N
no means of stopping them gave Marpole one of their
from pocketing the third league toughest fights to date, but
championship.
they just missed a victory as
Wednesday night they brush Marpole picked up their
ed off the last place, but none fourth win 33-31.
theless hardworking, Shibuya
Slow in getting started, the
quintette and picked up an pace grew hotter and hotter as
other win, 33-31.
the game progressed and fans
Shibuya's kept close behind were treated to some brilliant
Maikawas in the first quarter, plays and long pot shots by ex
but were slowly left behind as perts Al Tokawa and Jinx
Joe Akiyama and Suzuki con Miike.
tributed 13 points between
Jinx Miike topped the winthem in the second canto to Nobuoka led the losers with 8.
give Maikawa’s comfortable Mivrpole—Shimoda
. Miike 7
Fujioka I
Hori 6; J Miike 10
ners with .10 points while Tom Nakagawa
Fukumoto 4—33.
lead. Shibuya’s caught afire M. & N. !:Tanaka;
Nobuoka 8;
in the third quarter, outscoring Tokawa 7; T. Machida 7: Tsukamoto 5: Hashimoto 4—31.
the winners 11-8 but the
Shibuya—Nishio 4; Kawahara S;
champs soon made that up in Yamada 6: Yamashita 2; Ide 12;
Obokata; Hirano—32.
the final quarter.
Maikawa—Akiyama 10; Kaz Suga
George Ide was high sniper 4: Uno 6; Wakabayashi 6; Suzuki
with dozen points with Aki- 9; Suga 2; Yanagizawa 2—39.
Also 72c, 85c, $1.05
Keglers May Extend
Race to 15 Weeks
Ping-Pong Schedule
At the Table Tennis Head
quarters on East Pender
o;
The heavily gold-dusted fin Street, across from the Srathcona gym, the senior division
ish line is not too far distant of
In new spring colors
the
and male keglers of the Nisei action league gets back into
Popular
washable
crepe,
54"
wide
e i
5-Pin Bowling League are and a again after a month
half layoff. In the
sod
buckling down to serious pin
double
header G.Y.K. meets
SPECIAL 1.29 YD.
spilling in order to finish “in
Mikado
and Fairview tackles
the money”.
Union.
i ndi:
The race is far from over,
Junior games scheduled
pr
but it is getting closer as teams
for
this Sunday at 7:00 p.m.
!spo:
tie up for the cherished posi
tions. Enjoying a 2-game lead are: Union vs. Kitsilano; Mi
cot
730 Granville Street
over the pack are Singers and kado vs. Tairiku; Meiwa
tret
Kick Backs. Singers lost two Gakuen vs. New Team; Maistrings to the lowly Screwballs kawa bye.
; Offer Services
Mission JCCL Active last Monday having to forfeit
ario?
BOWLING STANDING
152 pins per string.
Singers
11
4
ssaV
In Patriotic Work
If the Screwballs can dupli Kick Backs
11
4
Tanaka Bros.
:rs J
9
6
MISSION, B. C.—The Mis- cate their last week’s feat Giants
9
6
>0. ?
Asahi
sion
Chapter
of
the
Japanese
®8^^^
the
Kick
Backs
this
8
7
■ad;: The executive body of the from the Christian principle Canadian Citizens’ League is MondaY the team standing is in Maple Leafs
8
7
Lucky Strike
6
9
inaTour Japanese United Churches, and British fair-play.”
taking an active lead in com- for a Iot of alteration. The Kick Five Aces ....
5
10
rd the Fraser Valley, New WestEast Enders
5
10
’ ’
. Backs have a small matter of Screw
In a confirmatory message munity work here.
Balls
3
12
abcminster, Steveston and Van the Conference said it “put cog
The Chapter has offered its 154 pins handicap to consider
pan couver, has forwarded to Prime nizance of the readiness of fullest support towards the —just a mere trifle?
MONDAY’S SCHEDULE
19-20
....East
n {Minister Mackenzie King and
Canadian
Red
Cross
Society
by
In
second place tie with 9 Kanashiro ___ 168 Enders-Singei's
many
Japanese
to
volunteer
for
Tehara
206
t’to the Standing Committee in
collecting membership fees, as wins and 6 losses are Tanaka Kitamura ___ 166 Fukui
,160
various
forms
of
national
ser
Ottawa a resolution stating
M. Sugie ___ 181
....183
well as donations from the Bros. and Giants.
Tanaka Koyanagi ........168 Hamakawa
C. Ebata .....178
>m;their “readiness to perform any vice, of their support of the Red Mission Japanese community. Bros,
Nishimura ___ 171 Yana’zawa ...188
amsefyice to Canada in the pres Cross, and their declared ap Despite recent cold weather, some will have to hit the pins
if they,want to win from
854
915
ent crisis which the Govern- preciation of the democratic many members have co-oper
East Enders H
Tad
Kondo
’
s
“
Five
Aces
”
.
Five
43 Pins.
r-ment may desire of us.”
freedoms enjoyed in this coun- ated fully in carrying out this Aces, although down the list 21-22
Tanaka Bros.-Five Aces
Tanaka ..
179 Koyama ... ........ 214
Pir
“The Christian Japanese,”
canvassing work.
are really dangerous with Tad Goromaru ...... 164 S. Kubota ......166
187 G. Sato ... ____ 174
A large sum has been for Kondo, Jack Koyama and Nick Onizuka ..
ipSays the resolution, “appreci“Doubtless there are indivi
Kozai
171 Nosuve ... ____ 167
warded
to
Mr.
Muir,
treas
‘ ate the meaning of demo- duals among the Japanese as
Nozuye likely to hit in the S. Ebata ____ 189 Kondo ______ 220
urer
of
the
Mission
Branch
cracy that they understand elsewhere who require to be
"700’s” any time.
Giants
890
941
of
the
Red
Cross.
He
has
match
their
prowess
with
the
what it is that the Canadian restricted,” adds the message,
Tanaka Bros. Handicap 36 Pins
voiced his deep appreciation up-and-coming Maple Leafs. 23-24
Maple Leafs-Giants
t’r'Pe«ple are fighting for in “but our Canadian people of our work.
Mas Endo ....178 Yamashita ....199
Asahis and Maple Leafs are G. Kubota ...15 7 Waka’shi ........15 6
this war.”
should be warned of the danger
Many thanks go to all the tied for third slot and are still Sonoda
169 A. Kut’ke .... ..178
; • In a second telegram to the of race prejudice, of ugly Hit members who have participat
T. Tanaka
193 Hayashi ___ ..193
heavy contenders for the T. Ono
192 Isoshima ......... 221
liPrime Minister the Executive of lerism methods which vent ed in this work.
sought-for prize money.
whe B. C. Conference of the upon the nearby innocent and
889
947
Maple Leafs Handicap 41 Pins
Before the league match
icJnited Church, declaring its unprotected, the animosities
The Mission Chapter has
15-16
Lucky Strike-Asahi
‘deep and vital concern in the aroused against the distant also offered its services in this Monday, all captains are T. Kut’ke .....196 Yamamura
-...J 93
Okawiara . .....178 Shishido ____ 190
nwelfare of our Japanese popu- enemy.”
alien registration held in Mis asked to meet prior to the G.
Kut’ke ..... 174 K. Kut’ke___ 176
/eation” but also “recognizing! Competence of the authori- sion on January 7-10. During game to discuss the possibil H. Kut’ke .....170 Kaminishi
195
200 Y. Uno
207
he Lmmediate national peril” ties is demonstrated in the the four days, Mr. T. Saito, Y. ity of stretching the schedule Tsujikawa
surged that in such protective order and good sense with Ogawa, and K. Fukami work- to fifteen weeks and if so the
918
961
Lucky Strike Handicap 30 Pins
.measures as may be necessary, which the situation has been ed hard in arranging in order division of the prize money
17-18
Balls-Kick Backs
llhereshall be no deviation met so far, they feel.
the people of Mission, so that which would be raised to Nishino .. Screw
—14 8 R. Fuj’to ......201
$50.00.
‘fl
Miyazawa
...139 T. Mori ------- >..181
the registration might proceed
Nishimura ....133 Waka’shi
1
_ 88
smoothly. Other members par
Ty Nose ____ 158 T. Fuj’to ____ 186
ticipating were J. Yahiro and JCCL, and $5 was contributed Masui _______ 163 Sugamori
2
_ 05
to the special fund for med
Caterers
to
4
K.
Sato,
who
notified
the
Jap
Delicious
741
anese people what' days to ical aid to Russia.
Screw Balls Handicap 154 Pins
Banquets
come.
Chinese
©
and
Approximately 190 persons ©
Seeking a New Home 9 nave been duly registered in ©
Dishes
Weddings
© • Consult
Mission.
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j 252 Powell Street
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OKUMURA
A donation of $10 has been
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Maikawas Edge Shibuyas, Lead Loop
Wrih Joe Akiyama andjyama and Suzuki trailing 10
George Suzuki back in the Mai- and 9 points respectively.
kawa lineup, there seems to be
In the second game M & N
no means of stopping them gave Marpole one of their
from pocketing the third league toughest fights to date, but
championship.
they just missed a victory as
Wednesday night they brush Marpole picked up their
ed off the last place, but none fourth win 33-31.
theless hardworking, Shibuya
Slow in getting started, the
quintette and picked up an pace grew hotter and hotter as
other win, 33-31.
the game progressed and fans
Shibuya's kept close behind were treated to some brilliant
Maikawas in the first quarter, plays and long pot shots by ex
but were slowly left behind as perts Al Tokawa and Jinx
Joe Akiyama and Suzuki con Miike.
tributed 13 points between
Jinx Miike topped the winthem in the second canto to Nobuoka led the losers with 8.
give Maikawa’s comfortable Mivrpole—Shimoda
. Miike 7
Fujioka I
Hori 6; J Miike 10
ners with .10 points while Tom Nakagawa
Fukumoto 4—33.
lead. Shibuya’s caught afire M. & N. !:Tanaka;
Nobuoka 8;
in the third quarter, outscoring Tokawa 7; T. Machida 7: Tsukamoto 5: Hashimoto 4—31.
the winners 11-8 but the
Shibuya—Nishio 4; Kawahara S;
champs soon made that up in Yamada 6: Yamashita 2; Ide 12;
Obokata; Hirano—32.
the final quarter.
Maikawa—Akiyama 10; Kaz Suga
George Ide was high sniper 4: Uno 6; Wakabayashi 6; Suzuki
with dozen points with Aki- 9; Suga 2; Yanagizawa 2—39.
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Ping-Pong Schedule
At the Table Tennis Head
quarters on East Pender
o;
The heavily gold-dusted fin Street, across from the Srathcona gym, the senior division
ish line is not too far distant of
In new spring colors
the
and male keglers of the Nisei action league gets back into
Popular
washable
crepe,
54"
wide
e i
5-Pin Bowling League are and a again after a month
half layoff. In the
sod
buckling down to serious pin
double
header G.Y.K. meets
SPECIAL 1.29 YD.
spilling in order to finish “in
Mikado
and Fairview tackles
the money”.
Union.
i ndi:
The race is far from over,
Junior games scheduled
pr
but it is getting closer as teams
for
this Sunday at 7:00 p.m.
!spo:
tie up for the cherished posi
tions. Enjoying a 2-game lead are: Union vs. Kitsilano; Mi
cot
730 Granville Street
over the pack are Singers and kado vs. Tairiku; Meiwa
tret
Kick Backs. Singers lost two Gakuen vs. New Team; Maistrings to the lowly Screwballs kawa bye.
; Offer Services
Mission JCCL Active last Monday having to forfeit
ario?
BOWLING STANDING
152 pins per string.
Singers
11
4
ssaV
In Patriotic Work
If the Screwballs can dupli Kick Backs
11
4
Tanaka Bros.
:rs J
9
6
MISSION, B. C.—The Mis- cate their last week’s feat Giants
9
6
>0. ?
Asahi
sion
Chapter
of
the
Japanese
®8^^^
the
Kick
Backs
this
8
7
■ad;: The executive body of the from the Christian principle Canadian Citizens’ League is MondaY the team standing is in Maple Leafs
8
7
Lucky Strike
6
9
inaTour Japanese United Churches, and British fair-play.”
taking an active lead in com- for a Iot of alteration. The Kick Five Aces ....
5
10
rd the Fraser Valley, New WestEast Enders
5
10
’ ’
. Backs have a small matter of Screw
In a confirmatory message munity work here.
Balls
3
12
abcminster, Steveston and Van the Conference said it “put cog
The Chapter has offered its 154 pins handicap to consider
pan couver, has forwarded to Prime nizance of the readiness of fullest support towards the —just a mere trifle?
MONDAY’S SCHEDULE
19-20
....East
n {Minister Mackenzie King and
Canadian
Red
Cross
Society
by
In
second place tie with 9 Kanashiro ___ 168 Enders-Singei's
many
Japanese
to
volunteer
for
Tehara
206
t’to the Standing Committee in
collecting membership fees, as wins and 6 losses are Tanaka Kitamura ___ 166 Fukui
,160
various
forms
of
national
ser
Ottawa a resolution stating
M. Sugie ___ 181
....183
well as donations from the Bros. and Giants.
Tanaka Koyanagi ........168 Hamakawa
C. Ebata .....178
>m;their “readiness to perform any vice, of their support of the Red Mission Japanese community. Bros,
Nishimura ___ 171 Yana’zawa ...188
amsefyice to Canada in the pres Cross, and their declared ap Despite recent cold weather, some will have to hit the pins
if they,want to win from
854
915
ent crisis which the Govern- preciation of the democratic many members have co-oper
East Enders H
Tad
Kondo
’
s
“
Five
Aces
”
.
Five
43 Pins.
r-ment may desire of us.”
freedoms enjoyed in this coun- ated fully in carrying out this Aces, although down the list 21-22
Tanaka Bros.-Five Aces
Tanaka ..
179 Koyama ... ........ 214
Pir
“The Christian Japanese,”
canvassing work.
are really dangerous with Tad Goromaru ...... 164 S. Kubota ......166
187 G. Sato ... ____ 174
A large sum has been for Kondo, Jack Koyama and Nick Onizuka ..
ipSays the resolution, “appreci“Doubtless there are indivi
Kozai
171 Nosuve ... ____ 167
warded
to
Mr.
Muir,
treas
‘ ate the meaning of demo- duals among the Japanese as
Nozuye likely to hit in the S. Ebata ____ 189 Kondo ______ 220
urer
of
the
Mission
Branch
cracy that they understand elsewhere who require to be
"700’s” any time.
Giants
890
941
of
the
Red
Cross.
He
has
match
their
prowess
with
the
what it is that the Canadian restricted,” adds the message,
Tanaka Bros. Handicap 36 Pins
voiced his deep appreciation up-and-coming Maple Leafs. 23-24
Maple Leafs-Giants
t’r'Pe«ple are fighting for in “but our Canadian people of our work.
Mas Endo ....178 Yamashita ....199
Asahis and Maple Leafs are G. Kubota ...15 7 Waka’shi ........15 6
this war.”
should be warned of the danger
Many thanks go to all the tied for third slot and are still Sonoda
169 A. Kut’ke .... ..178
; • In a second telegram to the of race prejudice, of ugly Hit members who have participat
T. Tanaka
193 Hayashi ___ ..193
heavy contenders for the T. Ono
192 Isoshima ......... 221
liPrime Minister the Executive of lerism methods which vent ed in this work.
sought-for prize money.
whe B. C. Conference of the upon the nearby innocent and
889
947
Maple Leafs Handicap 41 Pins
Before the league match
icJnited Church, declaring its unprotected, the animosities
The Mission Chapter has
15-16
Lucky Strike-Asahi
‘deep and vital concern in the aroused against the distant also offered its services in this Monday, all captains are T. Kut’ke .....196 Yamamura
-...J 93
Okawiara . .....178 Shishido ____ 190
nwelfare of our Japanese popu- enemy.”
alien registration held in Mis asked to meet prior to the G.
Kut’ke ..... 174 K. Kut’ke___ 176
/eation” but also “recognizing! Competence of the authori- sion on January 7-10. During game to discuss the possibil H. Kut’ke .....170 Kaminishi
195
200 Y. Uno
207
he Lmmediate national peril” ties is demonstrated in the the four days, Mr. T. Saito, Y. ity of stretching the schedule Tsujikawa
surged that in such protective order and good sense with Ogawa, and K. Fukami work- to fifteen weeks and if so the
918
961
Lucky Strike Handicap 30 Pins
.measures as may be necessary, which the situation has been ed hard in arranging in order division of the prize money
17-18
Balls-Kick Backs
llhereshall be no deviation met so far, they feel.
the people of Mission, so that which would be raised to Nishino .. Screw
—14 8 R. Fuj’to ......201
$50.00.
‘fl
Miyazawa
...139 T. Mori ------- >..181
the registration might proceed
Nishimura ....133 Waka’shi
1
_ 88
smoothly. Other members par
Ty Nose ____ 158 T. Fuj’to ____ 186
ticipating were J. Yahiro and JCCL, and $5 was contributed Masui _______ 163 Sugamori
2
_ 05
to the special fund for med
Caterers
to
4
K.
Sato,
who
notified
the
Jap
Delicious
741
anese people what' days to ical aid to Russia.
Screw Balls Handicap 154 Pins
Banquets
come.
Chinese
©
and
Approximately 190 persons ©
Seeking a New Home 9 nave been duly registered in ©
Dishes
Weddings
© • Consult
Mission.
v
CHOP SUEY
©
S
j 252 Powell Street
H.
S.
OKUMURA
A donation of $10 has been
PAcific 9610
Real Estate Agent
made to the Red Cross general
^^^MoteiTm^^^^
fund by tbe MissionSS Chapter
334 Powell Street
PAcific 8716
Wool & Rayon Crepe
Sllli-HIH till
United Church Urges Fair Treatment
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PAGE 4
THE NEW CANADIAN
JANUARY 16, 1942
]H Ute Xew CasiauiaH ^
The Press Commends
The Courage Of The Common Place
By ROBERT HOSOKAWA
Somewhere in boyhood I found the words “. . . the coura;
Vancouver, B. C.
of the commonplace is greater than the courage of the erb
/\ pane' puidiMeJ du and rot second generation Japanese tn Canada,
’’ That splinter of thought has remained lodged in my mb
Public feeling has been calmed
and denoted to their welfare as citizens of Canada.
considerably by government action ; for many years because I did not understand it.
Editor—Thomas Shoyama
Today it is a little more clear, for here and there fro;
in ordering the removal of "enemy i
Business Manager—Yoshimitsu Higashi
aliens" from coast "defence areas" j the darkness have come the pinpoints of light. The cris.
Published tri-weekly at the Taiyo Printing Company
it would appear from press comment j itself has brought the revelation of the courage to be found j
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in Vancouver. Generally, responsible I the commonplace.
True, the daily journals bring us new stories of some her
news organs feel that the decision of I
j
who
has etched his gallantry and courage in the flaming suns:
the Government was considerate and
The Government's Decision
reasonable, and consistent with the i sky. The drums beat and the hearts beat and the world stanc
needs of the situation. The more I at attention to enshrine those who have given their lives 1c fo
TKE Japanese Canadian community on the whole will do its “agitated" forces have been paritally I the cause.
Ja
1 best to accept the measures laid down by the federal gov appeased, although they are apt to
Yet in the little lamplit homes along quiet streets the; on
ernment in its announcement Wednesday in the same reason withold general approval until the are heroes too. They are obscure citizens who are too b® fre
able spirit with which they were drafted. Pending further administration of the program proves carrying their loads to be noticed. They get no medal, k
kc
details on the orders, they will hope for the best that those itself to be as drastic as possible.
theirs is the glory of the commonplace. Yet on these peop? im
details will be drawn up in line with the government statement
Al
Declares the Vancouver Province, so much depends.
that every protection will be given to themselves and their which has been foremost in counsel
*
property.
He is a young fellow, quiet, sincere, willing. When hi we
ling reason and justice :
The majority of the people can appreciate the viewpoint of
“In arriving at its decision, the father died he dried his tears without a whimper, he steppe toe
the average Canadian. They understand that this coast has government, quite properly, made from his carefree corner to seat himself in the head char twe
become a vital front in the war. Hence they realize that cer national defence the first considera Unafraid he climbed into his father’s spiritual overalls ar? les:
tain restrictions and interferences with civil rights must be tion. National defence implies an rolled up his sleeves. There was work to be done, a family t Thi
assumed as willingly and cheerfully as possible. And there is all-out defence of British Columbia be guided . . . and the shoes were not too large for him.
as
no reason to doubt and the community's past record for obser which is the front line of defence of
In his quiet way he did what he could, put a new Ugi anc
vance of the law is a sure indication that the regulations will the nation. The country must be and life into the family. Unknowingly he inspires his frienc. hob
be carried out fully.
I
protected against possible fifth col- who are proud of him, of his sacrifices, of his courage. An
There will be a widespread appreciation, too, that a dis umn activities.
that courage? It is commonplace.
ove
*
*
*
*
orit
“The second consideration is jus
tinction is to be drawn between those who are aliens and those
who are citizens. It is admittedly an arbitrary distinction, tice, both to Japanese who are Can
Encased in a body-length cast he lies in a hospital crane
based upon legal formalities. But it is the only factual basis adian citizens and to Japanese na unblinking and unafraid. He has known much pain, th-and
upon which a democratic distinction can be made. As the tionals. Some of these people have young fellow, for his body had been broken. Then after son li
editor of the Province cogently points out, for the first time in been deprived or will be deprived of months of normal living the doctors discovered the point of has
sout
the history of tire Oriental problem in British Columbia, “it their means of livelihood. Other infection and more months in a cast.
puts a premium on Canadian citizenship, holding it up as some means will be found. Some of them
But he lies in the light of his room with courage that .’rush
thing distinctly worth having.”
have had their property taken from admirable and inspiring. What may happen to his body orthe
*
*
#
*
them. They will be compensated. leaves for the doctors to decide. Yet that active, sensith.for '
For those who have indicated their mind, it is clean and courageous. He is hopeful and hope IiJaboi
The other side of the picture, unhappily, suggests that
desire to help the national cause, only in those who have courage.
was,
many among us are going to be hurt. And what makes that
means will be provided through the
There are few visitors; people forget so easily. It is thcProd
hurt doubly hard to bear is the knowledge that one is wholly
organization
of
civilian
work
corps.
courage
of the commonplace which is seeing him through. cons,
innocent of any wrong-doing, let alone of any subversive
powe
intent or thought.
Premium on Citizenship
I
She is teaching school to the fourth grade in a little court
This will include, particularly, those who though legally
government's
decision
“Thet
try town. Her classes are small, but I judge that few classt Pori
alien, are wholly Canadian in outlook and in spirit, in some should be
eminently satisfactory to
I
ane
cases even more so than those legally citizens. It will include British Columbia people. It ar- are more blessed than hers. To know her is to love her, fo of
I
hundreds of older folks—farmers, merchants, doctors, dentists, ranges to do the important things she is a beautiful person.
In a few lines she penned her thoughts to me one daj unii
and ministers—who have resided in Canada for many years. British Columbians wished to be
And those words reveal much that is fundamental . . . “hov fare
They settled in Canada years ago. raised families and built up done. It
I is neither harsh nor ex
their businesses by dint of hard work and perseverance. In treme. it maintains the dignity and important it is to teach them to be men and women, strong Hi
every way they have conducted themselves as worthwhile honor of the country. It puts a humble, kind . . . spirit, courage, optimism—all should ru Be
high to help us over this new bump in the road. In knowir'ed f
citizens.
premium on Canadian citizenship,
that qualities and ideals exist, realizing there is somethin16^
Included, too, among those for whom the future is dark, holding it up as something distinctly deeper than this petty human war helps ... to keep them :'9hti
are many younger people who came to Canada as children, or worth having. And it demonstrates our task, to keep them for these young ones . . .
leavy
as mere babes in arms. By birth, they are alien. By educa that Canada, in her business of gov
They are words of a young woman. But they are biecestion, environment and training they are wholly Canadian. In ernment, stands by the principles she words, deep words. And they are courageous words too!
- Th
many cases they have developed their talents and capabilities, fights for.
*
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*
*
Jerm;
“But, while the decision will sat
and won for' themselves positions of respect and importance,
That is the courage of the commanplace. It is found in tiian f
isfy fair-minded British Columbians,
in which they render all the services of good citizens.
little homes, in the common people. But it is the hope of'are
One may well express regret that because of the “silent it will not, unfortunately, satisfy the distressed world which has erred stupidly into a crisis. Frowns «
but effective discrimination" exercised through the discretion rabble-rousers, whether these be this crisis there is no turning. And the courage of the commoi?°re
ary power of the Secretary of State in regard to naturalization irresponsible newspapers, sef-seek- place will stand humbly ungloried, seeing to it that we stri^HSh
is likely to result now in many cases of personal unhappiness ing politicians or private citizens ahead through the crisis.
oviet
who were misled and misinformed by MMEGEEEEEEE^^
that might easily have been avoided.
Nar
self-seeking agitators.
The last
gurec
Minor restrictions, such as those dealing with cameras, thing the rabble-rousers wished was
radios and the sale of gas can be cheerfully accepted without a fair and moderate solution of the 3 Year Books, Diaries, Calendar Pads? iermai
le r ht
bitterness. The disruption of an entire life, such as may result problem. That kind of solution
rawalj
from the “removal of aliens’’, however, is not something which steals their thunder and requires to
© Did you foil to keep your lost year's reso
we can look upon with any self-righteous complacency.
them to quit the field in confusion." to
lutions?
/Aide
to
It is to be most sincerely7 hoped that a just and reasonable
tit
a
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interpretation of the regulations will enable the Royal Cana News-Herald View
dian Mounted Police to issue all permits consistent, of course,
providing one of the above items and keeping ieetin<
The News-Herald expressed its '
)y of
with the demands of national safety.
your resolutions filed every day as a reminder
satisfaction that “democratic action"
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THE
NEW CANADIAN
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PAGE 4
THE NEW CANADIAN
JANUARY 16, 1942
]H Ute Xew CasiauiaH ^
The Press Commends
The Courage Of The Common Place
By ROBERT HOSOKAWA
Somewhere in boyhood I found the words “. . . the coura;
Vancouver, B. C.
of the commonplace is greater than the courage of the erb
/\ pane' puidiMeJ du and rot second generation Japanese tn Canada,
’’ That splinter of thought has remained lodged in my mb
Public feeling has been calmed
and denoted to their welfare as citizens of Canada.
considerably by government action ; for many years because I did not understand it.
Editor—Thomas Shoyama
Today it is a little more clear, for here and there fro;
in ordering the removal of "enemy i
Business Manager—Yoshimitsu Higashi
aliens" from coast "defence areas" j the darkness have come the pinpoints of light. The cris.
Published tri-weekly at the Taiyo Printing Company
it would appear from press comment j itself has brought the revelation of the courage to be found j
40c month; 6 mos: S2.25 in advance; One year: S4.00 in advance.
in Vancouver. Generally, responsible I the commonplace.
True, the daily journals bring us new stories of some her
news organs feel that the decision of I
j
who
has etched his gallantry and courage in the flaming suns:
the Government was considerate and
The Government's Decision
reasonable, and consistent with the i sky. The drums beat and the hearts beat and the world stanc
needs of the situation. The more I at attention to enshrine those who have given their lives 1c fo
TKE Japanese Canadian community on the whole will do its “agitated" forces have been paritally I the cause.
Ja
1 best to accept the measures laid down by the federal gov appeased, although they are apt to
Yet in the little lamplit homes along quiet streets the; on
ernment in its announcement Wednesday in the same reason withold general approval until the are heroes too. They are obscure citizens who are too b® fre
able spirit with which they were drafted. Pending further administration of the program proves carrying their loads to be noticed. They get no medal, k
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details on the orders, they will hope for the best that those itself to be as drastic as possible.
theirs is the glory of the commonplace. Yet on these peop? im
details will be drawn up in line with the government statement
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Declares the Vancouver Province, so much depends.
that every protection will be given to themselves and their which has been foremost in counsel
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He is a young fellow, quiet, sincere, willing. When hi we
ling reason and justice :
The majority of the people can appreciate the viewpoint of
“In arriving at its decision, the father died he dried his tears without a whimper, he steppe toe
the average Canadian. They understand that this coast has government, quite properly, made from his carefree corner to seat himself in the head char twe
become a vital front in the war. Hence they realize that cer national defence the first considera Unafraid he climbed into his father’s spiritual overalls ar? les:
tain restrictions and interferences with civil rights must be tion. National defence implies an rolled up his sleeves. There was work to be done, a family t Thi
assumed as willingly and cheerfully as possible. And there is all-out defence of British Columbia be guided . . . and the shoes were not too large for him.
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no reason to doubt and the community's past record for obser which is the front line of defence of
In his quiet way he did what he could, put a new Ugi anc
vance of the law is a sure indication that the regulations will the nation. The country must be and life into the family. Unknowingly he inspires his frienc. hob
be carried out fully.
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protected against possible fifth col- who are proud of him, of his sacrifices, of his courage. An
There will be a widespread appreciation, too, that a dis umn activities.
that courage? It is commonplace.
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“The second consideration is jus
tinction is to be drawn between those who are aliens and those
who are citizens. It is admittedly an arbitrary distinction, tice, both to Japanese who are Can
Encased in a body-length cast he lies in a hospital crane
based upon legal formalities. But it is the only factual basis adian citizens and to Japanese na unblinking and unafraid. He has known much pain, th-and
upon which a democratic distinction can be made. As the tionals. Some of these people have young fellow, for his body had been broken. Then after son li
editor of the Province cogently points out, for the first time in been deprived or will be deprived of months of normal living the doctors discovered the point of has
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the history of tire Oriental problem in British Columbia, “it their means of livelihood. Other infection and more months in a cast.
puts a premium on Canadian citizenship, holding it up as some means will be found. Some of them
But he lies in the light of his room with courage that .’rush
thing distinctly worth having.”
have had their property taken from admirable and inspiring. What may happen to his body orthe
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For those who have indicated their mind, it is clean and courageous. He is hopeful and hope IiJaboi
The other side of the picture, unhappily, suggests that
desire to help the national cause, only in those who have courage.
was,
many among us are going to be hurt. And what makes that
means will be provided through the
There are few visitors; people forget so easily. It is thcProd
hurt doubly hard to bear is the knowledge that one is wholly
organization
of
civilian
work
corps.
courage
of the commonplace which is seeing him through. cons,
innocent of any wrong-doing, let alone of any subversive
powe
intent or thought.
Premium on Citizenship
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She is teaching school to the fourth grade in a little court
This will include, particularly, those who though legally
government's
decision
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try town. Her classes are small, but I judge that few classt Pori
alien, are wholly Canadian in outlook and in spirit, in some should be
eminently satisfactory to
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cases even more so than those legally citizens. It will include British Columbia people. It ar- are more blessed than hers. To know her is to love her, fo of
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hundreds of older folks—farmers, merchants, doctors, dentists, ranges to do the important things she is a beautiful person.
In a few lines she penned her thoughts to me one daj unii
and ministers—who have resided in Canada for many years. British Columbians wished to be
And those words reveal much that is fundamental . . . “hov fare
They settled in Canada years ago. raised families and built up done. It
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their businesses by dint of hard work and perseverance. In treme. it maintains the dignity and important it is to teach them to be men and women, strong Hi
every way they have conducted themselves as worthwhile honor of the country. It puts a humble, kind . . . spirit, courage, optimism—all should ru Be
high to help us over this new bump in the road. In knowir'ed f
citizens.
premium on Canadian citizenship,
that qualities and ideals exist, realizing there is somethin16^
Included, too, among those for whom the future is dark, holding it up as something distinctly deeper than this petty human war helps ... to keep them :'9hti
are many younger people who came to Canada as children, or worth having. And it demonstrates our task, to keep them for these young ones . . .
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as mere babes in arms. By birth, they are alien. By educa that Canada, in her business of gov
They are words of a young woman. But they are biecestion, environment and training they are wholly Canadian. In ernment, stands by the principles she words, deep words. And they are courageous words too!
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many cases they have developed their talents and capabilities, fights for.
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“But, while the decision will sat
and won for' themselves positions of respect and importance,
That is the courage of the commanplace. It is found in tiian f
isfy fair-minded British Columbians,
in which they render all the services of good citizens.
little homes, in the common people. But it is the hope of'are
One may well express regret that because of the “silent it will not, unfortunately, satisfy the distressed world which has erred stupidly into a crisis. Frowns «
but effective discrimination" exercised through the discretion rabble-rousers, whether these be this crisis there is no turning. And the courage of the commoi?°re
ary power of the Secretary of State in regard to naturalization irresponsible newspapers, sef-seek- place will stand humbly ungloried, seeing to it that we stri^HSh
is likely to result now in many cases of personal unhappiness ing politicians or private citizens ahead through the crisis.
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who were misled and misinformed by MMEGEEEEEEE^^
that might easily have been avoided.
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self-seeking agitators.
The last
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Minor restrictions, such as those dealing with cameras, thing the rabble-rousers wished was
radios and the sale of gas can be cheerfully accepted without a fair and moderate solution of the 3 Year Books, Diaries, Calendar Pads? iermai
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bitterness. The disruption of an entire life, such as may result problem. That kind of solution
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from the “removal of aliens’’, however, is not something which steals their thunder and requires to
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we can look upon with any self-righteous complacency.
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