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A THE LIFE OF WINSTON CHURCHILL works Critics of Winston Churchill have ^frequently taunted him with being a political “turncoat,” and have alleged that opportunism dictated hi$ political leanings at any given time. Certainly, Winston Churchill has always been ambitious, and.a writer said of him a decade ago: “Power is meat and drink to him. Power acts on him like a spur and brings out all his tremendous vital ■qualities at full stretch. He then with a furious energy which crashes through obstacles.” A study of his career, though, shows conclusively that political opportunism was never the controlling element in his actions. It is probably much near­ er the truth to say that he was far more Liberal in his personal instincts than the Conservative party of the ear­ ly part of the century. * ¥ ♦ DISOWNED BY CONSTITU­ ENTS. Hardly had Winston Churchill been elected as a Conservative in 1900 than he found cause to criticize and oppose his own party, and succeeding sessions of Parliament saw the split y ENERGY 'LAUGH il,■'r,>Hive Syrup ever widening. He staggered the Tory diehards by advocating the adoption of more Radical policies, and when Joseph Chamberlain inaugurated his great Tariff Reform (Protection) cam­ paign, Winston Churchill fought it tooth and nail. His own constituents disowned him and early in 1904 he was adopted Lib­ eral candidate for North-West Man­ chester. In the General Election two years later he won this seat and was given the post of Colonial Under-Sec­ retary in .the new Liberal administra­ tion. Winston Churchill had thus been officially a member of the Liberal par­ ty for a considerable period before the political landslide put his party in the saddle. * ** *nINITIATED SOCIAL REFORMS, He now had an opportunity to co-op­ erate in the policy of conciliation with the Boers which had been repudiated by his former Conservative colleagues. The obvious success of Home Rule in South Africa, so amply demonstrated as time passed, made a great impres­ sion on Winston Churchill’s mind, with results that were seen later when he espoused Home Rule for Ireland, and in his dealings with other parts of the Empire. In 1908, Mr. Churchill was taken in­ to the Cabinet *as President of the Board of Trade, but it was then that he received his first really serious check of his career. In the bye-elec­ tion which followed his Cabinet ap­ pointment, he was defeated in Man­ chester, and this was a grievous blow to his pride. However, the following month saw him elected at Dundee, a seat which he held for the next four­ teen years. He was made Home Sec­ retary in 1910. * * * HE ADVOCATED UNEMPLOY­ MENT INSURANCE. During these years, Winston Churchill concentrated his attention upon questions of social reform. He was responsible for the Trade Boards Act, which established a minimum wage for certain “sweated industries; for the Shops Act, estab­ lishing a compulsory weekly half-holi­ day for shopkeepers and their assist-j ants, and he had much to do with the j 'mtn. Act, H •ditctlon M the Old Age Pension j I He was in the closest association at this time with Mr. Lloyd George, and with him played a vital part In estab­ lishing the Unemployment and Health Insurance Acts which laid the basis, for the present sweeping social wel­ fare services. These reforms were not achieved without bitter political fighting, for the Conservatives opposed them at every turn. In one acrimonious debate, Win­ ston Churchill, ever a master of re­ partee, quipped: “The Tories can, and do, resist everything — except temp­ tation!” The House of Lords vetoed the re­ form acts and Winston Churchill flung himself into the fray to end the Lords’ veto with all the zeal and energy of a Crusade. When the battle was won and the power of veto by the Lords was wrested from them, thus sustain­ ing the supreme rights of the Com­ mons, this grandson of the. Duke of Marlborough was not the least of the victors. v * * WHIPPED BY FEMINISTS! Wo­ men’s struggle for the suffrage was coming to the fore, and Winston Churchill showed less prescience than he invariably displayed, for he oppos­ ed the extension of the vote to wo­ men, As Home Secretary he was a particular object of attack by the fem­ inists, and on two occasions he was dog-whipped by irate suffragettes. When several of the more militant suffragettes chained themselves to a railing in Downing Street and said they wouldn’t leave until women were given the vote, Mr, Churchill snorted: “A man might as well chain himself to the railings of St. Thomas Hospital and say he won’t leave until he has a babyl” ***Mr. Churchill’s engrossing life story will be continued next week. (Copyright Reserved. Reproduction Forbidden). BLUEVALE W.M.S. Thank-Offering Easter Thank-Offering meeting of the W. M. S. of Knox Presbyterian Church was held on Thursday after­ noon at the Manse, with the president, Mrs. J. J. Elliott, in charge. The Eas­ ter programme, as outlined in the Glad Tidings, was carried out. Mrs. Wal­ ter Smillie, Mrs, P. S. McEwen, Mrs. G. A. Love and Miss Olive Scott tak­ ing part. Miss Jean Elliott read an appropriate Easter poem, and Miss . Scott introduced the first and second editions of “News Echoes’*. Mrs. F. G. Fowler gave a talk on the Chinese in Vancouver, telling of the different kinds of work they are engaged in and the efficient way they carry on their work. The methods used in training them to be good Canadian citizens and how they become interested in church life. At the close of the meeting the hostess served refreshments. W. A. Held Monthly Meeting Mrs. Arthur Shaw was the hostess on Thursday afternoon for the month­ ly meeting of the Woman’s Associa­ tion of the United Church, with an at­ tendance of twenty. The president, Mrs. Earl Hamilton, presided. Items on the programme were in keeping with the Easter season, readings by Mrs .Edward Johnston and Mrs. Ham­ ilton, and a solo by Mrs. Bert Mann, accompanied by Mrs. W. J. Johnston Dr. Annie Ross To Speak At the morning service in the Unit­ ed Church, Rev. C. Tavener took as his subject for Palm Sunday “Christ’s triumphal entry in Jerusalem.” Com­ munion service followed, when four new members joined the Church, one on profession of faith and three by cer­ tificate. There was an attendance of 82 at the Sunday School. Next Sun­ day morning Dr. Annie Ross will be the guest speaker for the W. M. S. Thank-Offering meeting, Easter Sun­ day. Presbyterian Sunday School Re-Opens In Knox Presbyterian Church Rev, F. G. Fowler spoke from St. Luke 23; 33 “and when 'they were come to the place which is called Calvary there they crucified him and the malefactors, one on the right hand and the other on the left.” The choir sang “The Old Rugged Cross.” The Sunday School re-opened for the summer months with Mrs. Harvey Robertson, Supt.; Bible class teacher, Rev. F. G. Fowler; girls intermediate, Mrs. Waiter Smillie; boys intermediate, Geo. A. Love; primary class, Miss Jean Elliott; org­ anist, Eileen McKinney and Mrs. Don­ ald Robertson. Easter Sunday morn­ ing and evening, April 13th, Rev. Jas. Wilson, D.D., of Toronto, will conduct Easter Thanksgiving services. Y. P. U. Had Interesting Meeting Miss Helen Thomson presided at regular meeting of the Y.P.U. Friday evening. Miss Delphine Bisbeck read the Scripture and W. J. Johnston led in prayer. Rev. C. Tavener gave an address on the social culture series on the subject "Appraise Your Own Car — Is It An Expensive Toy or An As­ set?” which provoke’d a’warm and in­ teresting discussion. Mr. Tavener mentioned Duncan Stewart, who is leaving for a four months’ training, and thanked him for valuable assist­ ance to the Choir and the Y.P.U. Mr. and Mrs. William Damrow, of Detroit, and Earl Willie, R.C.A.F., St. Thomas, were week-end visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Elliott. Miss Brown, of Fordwich, is ing with her sister, Mrs. Peter fatt. Miss Jean Elliott and Miss Agar are in Clinton this week attend­ ing the training school for the Junior Girls’ Homemaking Club. The spring project is “Meat In The Menu.” visit- Mof- Leia BELGRAVE Farmers’ Club Discuss Seed Prices* The April meeting of the Belgrave Farmers’ Club was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Michie, of Mor­ ris. The attendance was not as large as usual, owing to the conditions of the roads. The first part of the even­ ing was spent in games and then the business was conducted with Martin Grasby, president, in charge. Feed and grass seed prices were discussed and also the mixing of fertilizer which will start at once. Lunch was served and a social time enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. R. Yule and Berna spent the week-end with friends in London. Young People’s Ujnion The Young People Society of the United Church met in the schoolroom oil Wednesday night with the citizen­ ship committee in. charge, Geo. Cowan presided, with Freda Jordan at the pi­ ano. The lesson was read by Bob. Grasby. The topic of the evening was an address Margaret Beattie. TORY CORNERS R. A. Taylor and Mr. Melvin also Miss M. Thompson, of were visitors in Kitchener on (Too Late for Last Week) Mrs. J. Howes visited over the week end with Harriston friends, Mrs. .Taylor, Gorrie, Sunday David Howes, of R.A.F., Trenton, and James Howes, of R.C.E., Wood- stock, were visitors last week-end with their parents hete. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Sanderson (nee Leila Hyslop, of Wroxeter) spent > a day recently with the latter’s sister, Mrs. Melvin Finlay, before leaving for their homes in Rosetown, Sask. Mrs, Douglas .was a visitor in Wro* t xeter a few days this week. Geo. A, Dane, of the Ontario Regi­ ment, Toronto, was a visitor with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Geo. A. Dane. George has been taking a provisionary course in the city for the past month; Col. Lee, Wing Commander for Can­ ada, inspected the regiment ’and George was fortunate in being one of sixty-eight chosen for another special course and is being transferred to an­ other training centre immediately. The Red Cross Group of the 15th Con., met at the home of Mrs, Bert Harris last Wednesday and quilted two quilts. Mrs. Kreller’s group as­ sisted with the lunch. Two weeks pre­ viously the group met at the home of I Mrs. J, Howes and quilted one.quilti and cut a layette. Then Mrs, B. Har­ ris’ group assisted with lunch. The’ quilts were donated by: 1 top and lilt­ ing, Mrs, C. Finlay; 1 top by Mrs. J. Wylie; 1 lining, Mrs. Harvey Wright; i 2 batts and thread, Mrs. J. Howes and Mrs. B, Harris. Finished work fdr the month of March returned to Red Cross Rooms at Gorrie were: 1 turtle-neck, sweater (navy), 1 helmet (navy), 2 prs. half-mitts, 3 quilts, 9 pr. socks, 10 prs. pyjamas, also 1 com­ plete layette was donated and made by this same group. j fII THOUGHTS FOR A PEOPLE AT WAR “It is not in the spirit of adventure that our young men of the Air Force i are pressing forward in such numbers, but rather are they enlisting in the , spirit of the Crusaders of old, prepar­ ed if need be to give’up their lives for what to them and to us is holy and sacred—the birthright of liberty in a free land.’’-—Prime Minister Macken­ zie King, sfr % % "During my visit over there I was called to Downing Street for a chat with Mr, Churchill. I found him ex­ actly as one pictures him — strong, fearless, determined, the stern, cour­ ageous, unflinching leader of his peo­ ple, nay more, the leader of all 'there is left of freedom in the world today,” —Air Marshall W. A. Bishop, V.C. ¥ ¥ * “The difference between the Allies Have Hoti Been Overlooked? LET’S MAKE IT A WHIRLWIND FINISH! ("The Boys Rely on the Folks Back Home”) C Thousands of firms and individuals, in all parts of Canada, have respond­ ed magnificently to this Six-in-0ne Appeal. But there are other thousands equally ready to help. You may be one who has still to be heard from. This is an appeal to every Cana­ dian who has been overlooked. We wish for every Canadian, at home, an opportunity to support our meet ■ in uniform. The Fund is now well on the way to its objective. That objective definitely can be reached, probably exceeded. For the sake of "The Boys”, let’s finish it with a bang that will raise resounding cheers from Coast to Coast! How You Can Help If you have not yet been called on by a War Services worker, and if you have not yet sent in your sub­ scription, make up your mind NOW what you are going to do, and do it TO-DAY! Fill in the coupon below and mail it to your Provin­ cial Headquarters at the address Provincial Headquarters, Canadian War Services Fund, MAIL THIS COUPON TODAY!—---------------------- Provincial Headquarters Canadia n War Services Fund, Room 101, 200 Bay St., Toronto, Ont. • .as my contribution to your Fundi i Cheque ) O Enclosed is /Money Order> for.., ( Postal note J O Please send me in duplicate official pledge cafcd providing for instalment payments, which I Undertake to complete and return, subscribing all told the sum of................. Name (Mr., Mrs., or Miss)...... Street Address.................. «••*«**• • •• O • * '• City, Town, Village or R.R... Telephone (if you have one). THE ONLY NATIONAL APPEAL FOR OUR MEN IN UNIFORM *PAGE SEVENS’ Pledge for War Savings SALADA "W* IS JFIh 1 and the Germans is that our fellows know they are fighting for something very dear to them while the Germans really don’t care, I think.”—Wing Commander Ernest A. McNab, on his arrival from Britain. ¥ ¥ ¥ “Two reasons why the Italians have no heart for fighting in this war on the side of the Axis powers lie in their hatred of Teutonic races as a whole, and a lingering memory of a great ap­ preciation to the British Empire which aided the great fieedom movement in Italy in the la^t century.”—Rev. John F. Anderson of St. Paul’s United. Church, Sarnia. Not all antiques are highly prized. There are the old virtues. shown. If you know of some friends who have also been overlooked, get them to do the same.' The form is self-explanatory; Simply check on the left in the appropriate place, and if you enclose a remittance, make it payable to Canadian War Services Fund. An official receipt will be sent you by return mail. Every Dollar Does Its Job Remember—all monies contributed to the Canadian War Services Fund will be divided in accordance with government-approved budgets, amongst the six organizations em­ braced in this campaign. A non-profit corporation with let­ ters patent from the Dominion Government is your guarantee that every dollar that you subscribe will be properly applied to provide com­ fort, cheer, recreation and needed personal services to our fighting forces—services not provided in any other way. Your contribution is urgently needed! ♦ <•<•’•**•* • • fc i