The New Canadian — January 22, 1949

Vancouver Grants
Vote to Orientals

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THE NEW CANADIAN
TORONTO. CANADA, SATURDAY. JANUARY 22. 1949

I. Mukai Attends
School of Arts

VANCOUVER—A morion to ex- f couver's Oriental citizen will be |
GRAND FORKS. B.C.—Isamu
to Oriental. able io participate m civic elec- I
tend the civi
Mukai, son of Mr. Inosuke Mukai.
'.\ as pas. ed unanimously by the lions until 1950. as the necessary
left Grand Forks early this year
By T. F.
City Council on January 17. Chin­ cnanges in tne voting set-up canto attend the Vancouver School
TORONTO.—Featured in a tight, hard-fighting encounter
ese. Japanese and East Indians will not be made before next year.
of Arts. Isamu, who has complet­
Jan.
14. the champion Bombers edged out the fallin
While they were granted the
be granted the franchise when the
ed senior matriculation, is plan­
to
hand
them their 5th straight defeat. Bombers' victory, then
Provincial Legislature
approves franchise. it was stipulated that
ning to work his way through
51h
in
a
row. kept pace with the league leading Mustangs who. in
-he necessary changes in the fran­ the Chinese and Japanese must
the Art school by working in
the first game, trampled over the cellar-dwelling Aces, 72-45.
chise act to effect the extension. have an adequate knowledge of
local sawmills during the sum­
with Joe Akiyama
Application will be sought at the '•the English language and meet
It wa a nip and tuck battle all
mer months.
great
playmaker,
will
with
other
charter
requirements
next legislative session which
but the Bombers hanging
certainly
knew v
the
team.
Joe
In addition to the Oriental vote. ;
convene in February.
I om to a dim lead, carried it long
he
was
lall
ng
about,
when in
I enough to
While it is expected that the spouses of all presently registered
the game out
said
that
Bombers
needed
Ashi­
the voters were given the civic fran­
Legislature
will
approve
i front.
change, it is not likely that Van- chise.
Rebels lost their game when They kawa to win the title again,
■MONTREAL—A new boys* club
in the running are Rebels'
was recently organized for the failed to cash in on
man.
Mush Fukumoto, and Herby
benefit of all boys interested in throws. Out of 29 tries they came
Miyasaki
of Mustangs. But usually
sport activities. This organization through with only 9 marker
the
distinction
goes to the member
scored 9 out of 18
is under the sponsorship of the Bombers
By MARILOU
of
the
team
that
wins the crown
J.C.C.Y. and will be known as the attempts. Shig Ashikawa with 8.
The
popularity
of
basketball u
I have never attempted to esti­ each curl in her hair appearing to Nisei Youth Organization of Mon­ and Ken Mitsui with 7 led the vicspreading
to
the
fair
sex. Headed
tors, while Mush Fukumoto 10, and
mate the number of people who fit into the pattern of a glamorous treal (N.Y.O. of Montreal).
by
such
well-known
athletic
• girh
travel by the Bloor car but they upsweep. Perched on top, at a
The aim- of this club is to pro­ Paul Hirano 8. were top men for
Mary
Ebat
as
Mitch
Nagano.
are interesting. The incidents in very exotic angle was one of the mote sportsmanship and fellow­ the losing Rebels.
Tomi Nakamura and Terry Fujithe car are even more interesting. latest Pink Feather creations,—-the ship among the members and with
The first game was another rout
oka.
team works out at the
There was one day I came home— kind that seemed as if it would other youth organizations. The as the power-laden Mustangs handAtro-Leage gym on Shaw and
float away if it were not for the membership is opened to all boys ed Aces
thinking.
merciless walloping.
Bloor. There are also other girls'
Pushing and struggling with the two curved feathers that clung to between the ages of 15 to 21. The Aces held their ground in the first
teams springing up in the city. We
almost half-crazed mob trying to the sides of the face.
deadline, for membership has been half by keeping to within two or
might
yet see a ladies' cage league.
I felt a pain in my heart. What set for Jan. 29 for which a special three baskets of their mighty ad­
get on at Bathurst Street was a
And the junior league for boys is
little old woman.—an Issei. She has happened to us Niseis?
meeting will be held at St. Raph­ versaries but in the second half the
already in the making. They an
We have talked of assimilation. ael’s House, 3467 Ontario Ave., at thinmen. led by starry Herby Miycould not have been more than five
working out every Saturday night
feet. She wore an old, loose, black We have discussed incessantly all 8:00 p.m. All enthusiasts are re­ .asaki, ran amuck with reckless
at the Church of All Nations.
cloth coat, rather worn around the kinds of prejudices. We have in quested to turn out for this meet- abandon i iging in on
basket
cuffs and pockets. Her little box fact come to a point, where some
after another. The league leading
dyed
their
hair,
hat over one eye, had lost its shape Niseis have
Basketball is the main interest scorer, Herby held scoreless in the
erJon a
Ai
in covering a tightly rolled bun changed their names, and even lied at the present time and a centrally ■first half, racked up 17 points in
and in doing so had crinkled the about being a Nisei. We are no located gym has been obtained by the second canto to head the Mus­
brim. She kept bending over and longer Niseis. We claim to be solid the club for practice every Thurs- tangs' scoring column. Yuki Kam­ ENGAGEMENTS
—J. H.
peering outside. She spoke to Canadians! We are ashamed of the day evening.
eoka and Toki Toyama followed
BUTTE,
Alta.-Thi
PICTURE
Isseis.
someone sitting by the window
with 12. while Jack Onishi. 11. and ;
of
Kimiko, second
Seiji_ Takata. 8, were the loser's
near her.
How often it has been said, “The
daughter of Mrs. I. Katakami. o?
high men.
"Yonge Street jiki desu ka?”
Isseis don't speak English.” “Their
Coaldale, Alta., to Eiichi, eldesi
“I beg your pardon. I don’t un­ accent is terrible.” “Why don't
ON THE CUFF: If the Bombers son of Mr. K. Oshiro of Iron
derstand,” was the curt reply.
they stop speaking in Japanese?”
win the title again. it is more than Springs. Alta., was announced or
“Mo Yonge Street desu ka?” she "Their way of dress is old-fashionFORT WILLIAM—Angie Ichi­ likely that Shige Ashikawa will Dec. 5.
said again. She looked embarrass­ ed.-’ “They're just no good
kawa of Striking Fives and Chiyo be in high running for the most
ed, touched her hat, arranged the stupid."
en- MARRIAGES
Inaba of No Names bowled 563 and valuable player award.
netting, and then tried to compose
I wondered and am still wonder- 565 respectively on Jan. 16, just joying probably the best season he
WAKA BA YA SHI—YA MA OKA
herself.
ing. Is it not one thing to be call- failing to break the 570 triple mark . has had yet in Toronto. It is main-,
TORONTO—The marriage
o
No reply.
■
ly due to him that Bombers are
ing ourselves Canadians and an­ set by both previously.
Meriko Shimizu Yamaoka, daugh
An elderly lady standing next to other thing as Canadians te pracable to do so well. Wily and canny
■For the men Sam Watanabe of
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Kichiji Shm
her said. “Do you want Yonge tise name calling on those who are
he
knows through-long experience
with
264
—
681.
and
to Barro?
Diehards. shone
Shimizu of Toront o
Street?”
not. I wondered if we were not J. Umakoshi of .Alley Cats had a every trick and angle that is in the C h u zo Wa k a b a y ash i son of Mrs
“Yes,” the Issei gratefully nod­ doing something against which we
255—670.
Chuya Wakabayashi of Notch HiL
ded her head, “Yes, yes . . .”
were fighting. What is prejudice
The evenings end saw Striking
B.C.. and the late Mr. Wakabayashi,
“Yonge Street
is two
more really?
Fives soaring ahead with a com­
took
place at
Carlton
United
stops.”
And can one live almost a life­ fortable 18-point lead over secondChurch on Dec. 11 with Rev. Jannv
As I left the car I took special
time in one country and then sud­ place Screwballs. Die Hards and
M. Finlay officiating.
note of that girl nearest the win­
denly like a snake change his skin Alley Cats follow in that order.
The couple is now residing ai.
WINNIPEG—Lanky Tak Tanabe,
dow. S'he was very striking with
Betty Kanna now leads the
to suit the weather and its condi730
Euclid Ave.. Toronto.
whose basketball prowess has been
ladies
’
high
average
with
155.
while
suddenly
transtions? If we were
confined to scoring a few baskets
ported to Japan could we very J. Umakoshi is best for the men a season, did all of that in the BIRTHS
with 198.
TORONTO—Born to Mr
easily change our whole being?
opening 30 seconds of play to in­
—S. T.
Tadayoshi Yoshiki. 66 Super
Mr
that
some
cockI would assume
spire the hustling North End Aces
JANUARY
Ave..
Mimico. Ont., a boy
ior
sure Niseis would rationalize and
to a 41-35 victory breaking the
mce
Tadashi,
at the Toron tr
22—Toronto, Girls’ Basketball state that the whole adjustment
Hers’ undefeated win streak in a
Gencral
Hospital
on
Dec. 20 194;
Benefit dance, St. Christo- would be easy. “When in Rome do
recent game.
Wales
St.
Fran
pher’s House. 67
TORONTO—Mr. a nd Mr
as the Romans do,” they cry. Yes,
It was Aces all the way, with
8-12.
S. Yamamoto (nee Kyoko Imai1
“do as the Romans do.” but “to do
517ers apparently under the
26—Toronto, St. F.X. Badminton it”—that's the rub.” Adjustment is
318A Bathurst St., are happy t<
FORT WILLIAM—Senior hoc­ dow of a recent "slump fever”
Tournament. St. Elizabeth’s not easy. It carries with it discomFrank Kika announce the birth of their -<>h
Defence
Church. Denison and Wolse- for, sorrow, frustration, and un­ key game was cancelled on Jan. playing his best game of the sea­ Larry Satoshi, on January 6.
16 because of bad weather but the
ley, 7 p.m.
happiness. What about the Isseis? ambitious pee-wees turned out. the son. came through with 10 valu­ St. Mary's Hospital.
FEBRUARY
Clippers defeating the Forts 5-3 able points, as did San Ariza. Re­
4—Toronto, Music Club Dance,
bound artist Sosh Miyata also NEW ADDRESSES
in the encounter,
The present address of Mr. and
Hungarian Hall, 245 College
game, coming
The winners were sparked by played heads-up
Mrs.
Bob Inouye (nee Kimiko OnoSt., 8.30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
James Miyazaki (2 goals and an through with two crucial baskets.
5—Hamilton, ‘’Rec” Anniver­
j
For the 517ers it was Mush Saito tera» who were recently married j\
assist). and Sam Nishimura
sary Ball, Century Room of
I
and
Sam Fujii who rallied their 538 West 8th Ave.. Vancouver. B.C
goals and an
Bud Fisher’s Hotel.
Tsubouchi and I forces to overtake a 22-12 half-time LETTERS
Although Eiji
TORONTO
11—Montreal, Nisei Fellowship s
the
Forts were i deficit. But their* passing was eror the following ar'
Ronald
Mike
of
Letters
Ada F. Woodsworth S2 Mrs
Valentine Dance, N.D.G.—Y. T. Goromaru. 2, Frank Hayashi hard-checked. they collected 2 ! ratic and their defence too loose. being held at The New Canadian
22—Hamilton, Bussei discussion 2, Shima Umemoto 2, H. . S. goals, a goal and an assist, respect- ; and the boys from Selkirk Avenue office:
night and social, 360 Bay Kondo 5, I Uchida 5, S- Yajima ivelv Mr. Nori Taniwa was referee. ; way ran through them at will.
Mrs. Kazume Tokumoto
i
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—A. S.
—J. K. U.
St. North, 8 p.m.
Fumiko Kawano.. Kanagav
5, S. Muraki 5, S. A. Sakanashi
Japan.
2. Frank Yamamoto 1, O. Tsuji­

Bombers to 39-35 Win Over Rebels

New Montreal Club
Stresses Nisei Sports

What About the Isseis?

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J. Umakoshi’s 198
Leads High Average
In Lakehead 5-Pin

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Tak Tanabe Stars as
Aces Break 517ers’
Undefeated Streak

Social. Calendar

Bad Weather Fails
To Faze Pee-Wees;
Clippers Clip Forts

List of Donors
To Kusaka Fund

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K. Kobayashi 2. Doug Arai 5
Masami Tsukamoto 2, Uyeno
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Higa 2, Yusotaro Hayashi 3, S
Okazaki 3, Marge Nishimura 2
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Coldstream Quintet Beat Raiders
Kamloops Cagers to Invade Vernon

PERSONS

SOUGHT

The following persons a
to
communicate.
q nested
the Office
present address
the
Custodian.
506
Royal Bank.
eacn.
VERNON. B. C.—After a brief i guchi led with six points each,
Building. Vancouver, B.C.. immed­
intermission during the Christina
Plans are being made for a
iately. as letters addressed to them,
holidays, the Vernon Nisei Basket­
game between the Vernon All
by the Custodian have been re­
ball League held its second game Stars and Kamloops, to be held
turned undelivered:
on Juan. 15. with the badly dis­
in Vernon on Jan. 29. A dance
Kazuo Fujioka. Reg. No. 07426.
organized Raider quintet losing its
will follow the game. How about
Hikosaku Kano, Reg. No. 09230.
second straight game to the power­
urnout, Vernonites! Come
a big
Toshikazu Kondo. Reg. No. 02643.
ful Thunderbirds. 53-21.
and cheer the home team to
Sueji Koyama. Reg. No. 05<88.
victory.
As the score indicates, the Cold­
George Murakami,
stream team had too much on the
Reg. No. 05623.
annual
The
VNBL held
ball for the Raiders to cope with.
Naoichi Sakamoto.
Top point-getter for the Thun­ Christmas Dance on Dec. 29 with a
Reg. No. 01633.
derbirds was Tsugio Tanaka, who record crowd in attendance. Music
Mrs. Chiyoko Sano,
notched a terrific 24 points mostly was supplied by the smooth P. A.
from under the bucket. Mits Ta- system of Ed Nakamura. Visitors
Yoshikazu Tashiro.
hara was second high with 18 from Salmon Arm and Kamloops
poin . For the . Raider s. captain were seen among the crowd.
Reg
—G.S.
George Nishihata and Sid Tera­

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