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The Seaforth News, 1948-03-11, Page 2THE SEAFORTH NEWS Thomas Pryde, M.P.P. Moves Reply P • to Speech from Throne MR. T. PRYDE (Huron) Mr. Speaker, as the most recently elect- ed member of this House, I feel' a little uneasy in launching this debate on the address in reply to the • Speech from the Throne.. At this time I must express my deep appreciation of the kindly re- marks made yesterday by the Prime Minister; the honourable Leader of the Opposition and - honourable Leaders of the other groups in this House. It was quite noticeable that 'the remarks were not so much per- sonal, They were directed more at the circumstance that I was horn in Scotland and that, being so, much will be expected of ire. 1 also want to say, the •bouquet of heather which adorned nay desk was a gracious tribute to my native land and I want to thank the donor for all the kind things said and for the manner in which the remarks were received by the honourable nteni- bers. I want to say a sincere thank you. There was ample evidence that there are only two races in this world, "The Scotch and those who would like to be Scotch". I believe 51 per cent of the honourable mem- bers who cane forward to congrat- ulate me cast longing eyes on that bouquet of heather. I was happy to 'present each one with a sprig pro- vided they could prove they, or one of their ancestors, came from the land of Burns, the land of Porridge and the Shorter Catechism, Yes, I was born in Scotland and am quite proud of the land which gave me birth. Proud of many Scottish tra- ditions. I think it was Scott who said, "Breathes them a man with soul so dead, who never to himself hath said this is my own, ray native land". Loyalty to your native land is no mean virtue, but I am a Cana- dian by adoption. I chose this coun- try in which to live of my own free trill. This is the land in which I have lived for nearly forty years, where 1 have earned my living, raised my family and made my home. I owe much to Ontario. Although not an Ontarion by birth. I am proud to be one of her citizens and have tried in some small measure to serve the people with whom T live. Now that I find myself where I am today, 1 hope it will only mean a further opportunity to serve inv- fellow Canadians and be of some valne to this House. First. T would like to sav that my being here at all is the result of a vaeancy which I am sure fills every Hon. member with regret. This pro- vince wn- shocked. and the County of Huron in particular was tre- mendously shocked. when the an- nn•'nrement was made last Decem- ber 17th that the member for Huron iDr. Hobbs Taylor) had passed sway: We all remember the unfor- tunate illness which overtook him in this House three years ago and how he hovered at death's door for sev- eral months, how he cntidueted his election from his hnsultal bed, and the ave •wl.eln'ing vote of confidence gvion hint by his constituents, Despite many fears to the cnn- troiy. lie vas able to resume his Tabors in this House. ntthnugh pru- dence demended that he renge the Practice of his profession. Those of us who were dose in him detneted n gradual return of his old vigour, but he suffered n relapse and he was called from his labors. Numerous friends throughout the enunntry mourn his massing, hut as be spent his adult life ministering to the needs of a rural community, it is there his loss is moat acutely felt. It seldom falls to the lot of a person to be so universally respected and beloved. and when Dr. Hobbs Tay- lor passed away the community for many miles around his home in Dashwood regarded it as a personal loss. He left his mark on the com- munity in which he lived, first as the fancily physician of hundreds; second, as their representative in this Legislative Assembly; 'and third,' as a man to whom thousands had turned in time of need. He vigorous- ly represented his constituency and he y-iil not soon be forgotten. I am quite sure that I am voicing the sentiments of all Hon. members of this House when I say our heartfelt sympathy is extended to his bereaved wife and daughter, to whom he was intensely devoted. Surely a fitting epitaph would be "To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is not to die". .Mindful that it is the right of the electors in every constituency to con- tinuous representation in the Legis- lature. the Government lost no time in calling an election. Despite the intensive campaign conducted by the Liberal party, the policies of the Government were endorsed. I said intensive campaign. be- cause the Hon. Leaderof the Oppo- sition 1. Mr. Oliver) was for three weeks continuously in the riding and personally met and shook hands with many people. He made a host of friends and he is now well known in Huron. The most amazing thing to me, however, was the ease with which he moved throughout the riding. He will recall the cries of aldrin which went up about a winter election, how voters of a certain political persua- slot world he unable to get to the poli;, hitt the mare hardy souls would get nut to vote for the Gov- ermnent. I think the Hon. Minister of Highways received a personal ap- peal for more snow plowing equip- ment to open up the ;now -blocked roads. Despite all this, the total number of votes recorded exceeded those cast in June, 1945, by 1,10G— the Government candidate in 19.155 received 52 per cent of the total vote cast. In this election the Gov- •exmment candidate received the sante percentage of total votes cast. This, to ane, indicates complete con- fidence in the present Government. Let me say, too, Mr. Speaker, that this was no snap victory. This represents the opinion of a' section of the province which takes an in- terest in public affairs, because 78 per cent of the eligible voters exercised their franchise. In nay own home town of Exeter, 82 per cent of those eligible cast their ballot. Huron is not on a main East- West artery. I feel quite sure you have become better acquainted with its location since the by-election, yet, while I am on my feet, I would like to tell you something of our county and of its importance in this province. The County of Huron is on the shores of Lake Huron and bounded by the Counties of Bruce, Perth, Middlesex and Lambton, so we have important neighbours. I have the assurance of my Hon. friend from Huron -Bruce that if he gets niy support, together we will Put Huron "on the neap". Needless to say, he has that assul•- anec, and I will try to pull my weight in any effort towards that end, The people of Huron are mostly old Canadian stock, principally Ang- lo-Saxon and Northern European people of the third and fourth gen- eration Canadian. I need not here recite all their virtues but they are the salt of the earth, and not easily swayed. They think a question through before reaching a decision. That is why I believe the Govern- ment should be so happy in receiv- ing the endorsation of people of that type. it is not highly industrialized, but is principally an agricultural county. There are a number of fact- ories in the towns and villages which we wish to see developed, and which, in turn, will add to the prosperity of the neighbouring agricultural I trios. I But in Huron we alss have some- thing else, which should not be over - 'looked and of which we are very proud. I refer to two Air Training Schools. One, P..C.A.F. station, Cen- tralia, which trains air crew and other specialized flying training, C.A.F. station, Clinton, where students receive their training in radar and allied fields of communi- cation. There are many hundreds of young men stationed at those two sc1 int, and together with their wivesand families make an import- ant contribution to the life of the adjoining communities. I want to say a word on their behalf. These young men are training and pre - Paring themselves in advance to protect this country --your homes and mine, and should another war come upon us, remember that these are the then to whom we will look, to organize, train and equip the de- fence forces of this country. I have met many hundreds of these men, officers and airmen. and they are of a very- high standard of intelligence. When the test conies you may de- pend upon it they will measure up to the high standards of the Royal Can- adian Air Force. During an election campaign you hear many points of view. There is the rabid partisan who can see noth- ing but his party. There is the one who sees the linen. Thereare those who tell you there is no difference; one is as good, or as bad, as another. I met those types, so did you—but to the latter I had this to say. At this time, there is a difference, a distinct difference ie the parties of- fering themselves for your approval. I will say- there is all the differ- ence in the world, We, as the Gov- ernment party, have a clear cut pro- gramme, it long range programme, one that is comprehensive. It was conceived by big men, men of fore- sight, and men of capacity. In con- trast, we have the negative policies of the opposition with its failures to see the opportunities of the future -- afraid :o venture. The province has no control over foreign affairs, therefore interna- tional dealings do not sgreatly enter into our calculations. However, we should not forget that this is a small world and what happens anywhere 7T.; have an effect on our lives here in Ontario. We t:ln look forward to an in- crease in the flow of iminig:aitts to tai country and the Province of Onl •io .will receive large number, of then:. Tndeed• we should be very proud of the effort: of our own De- partment of Planning and Develop- ment which is in charge of the scheme for bringing selected settlers from Great Britain. But there will be many thousands from other lands, many with an outlook on life far' di erent from pur own. We,must be prepared to give leadership to these tperople. cit is with that thought in mind, I 'am so.mueh in accord with the great changes being made h our educa- Ilonal system. Our educational system had not kept pace with developments in other parts of the world, but due to foresight of the Hon. Minister of Education, a commission is giving in- tensive study to the whole question. To give effect to all these changes the whole system of school taxation' has been revised and today the bur- den has been shifted from the back of the property owner to the should- ers of the Province. The result of this has meant that we pow offer our teachers a salary in keeping with s other professions thereby .inducing a high type of citizen into the teach- ing profession. The school buildings are being improved, the curriculum e has been so expanded that the needs of an agricultural community are now better taken care of than at o any time in the past. This all means that 'young people in the rural areas r are now able to receive an education suited to their needs and .in modern 1.r school buildings right at their own door. They are enabled to live at i. home and not be at the expense of paying board as so many of their'. older brothers and sisters were obliged to do in the past. ' This has been accomplished at a reduced cost to the property owner. n In a word, .it is a fulfillment of the g promise of this Government to -as- c sume 50 per cent of the cost of ed- d ucation, which Hon. menhirs of the opposition said could not be done. In my riding, as an example—the t ratepayer in Clinton saved, in 1947, on every $1,000 of assessment, NLi 823.00; in Goderich, $13.30; in Sea,. d forth, $16.80; Exeter, $24.70, and THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 194, of life, We remember the four free- million h.p. will have been added and doms for which we fought -- free- Imade available to industry and dont from want was one of them agriculture in the Province of Ont- -but 'that ideal is far from a reali-' auq.' ty in many lands, Our farmers are I In the Department of Highways,' doing their utmost to produce food we tee have able, far-sighted leader - under difficult conditions, and this ' ship. The great north country is be - Government is to be - commended for, ing developed. New' mining roads its efforts to assist them in every, are being g constructed and easy ac- way.Ye heard from his Honour, the �.eess is" being made to our vacation Lieutenant -Governor somethin • of iands: Weashould 'not unurrrate the g I importance of this. As tourist's come the plans of the Department of pouring into this province -they bring Agriculture, ably led by the Hon. much needed American dollars. to Minister, who is so highly respected help our balance of trade, and create by the farmers of this province. , work for thousands of our own peo I am'particularly interested again ple. We heard much dusting' the elec- o what' is being done for the young' tion 'campaign about a reduction in people. I note with satisfaction the gasoline tax. Tourists are not go expansion of strong, self-reliant; ,ing to be scared away on that ae- elf-governing organizations such as count. We should never forget all Junior Fanners and' Junior Institute taxes come from 'the people and the girls: ' greater' the number, the less each' A new feature in 1947 was the will pay. Last year over one million stablisluiient of Leadership Train -'motor• cars entered this province ng camps for Junior Farm Leaders. , from the U.S.A.,`100,000.10010 than Seven schools of instruction were the previous record. We can readily conducted at various points in tlxeisee something of the huge revenue rovince. received from this source which Once again this that the h01ps to pay for the highways now olicy of this t se of being built. real benefit toy plea It is In rural areas we fully approve of the long range viewill prove ;the increased assistance to' ttrwn-. is value in the y lie ahead. ships for road maintenance, bridges, We were all dhear in etc. Farmers wish to use their cars he speech from t e of the twelve months of the year as 'city announcement thatlast we people are privileged to do. With the ad a governmenthad the ,increased assistance new snow outage and the 'e see the plowing equipment is being pro- ecesstty of ch ydro in cured, thereby `making motor travel outhern Ontario •Eo 60 yale frequency: huge un- ! p°ssible all the year round, ertaking which c e carried Hon. members who came into the through by men ht, such riding of Huron just recently will" as we have direct affairs at know that never once was it neees his time. The tial a Prime sary to resort' to sleighs to' get 'mister of this will go around. Wehad snow in abundance own in history t ed with) (Oontiuued,on next page] those of Sir Jame Whitney and Sir Adam Be ver and • proves Governmen •oung people. and w eats that slighted to he Throne at long which vision to angina h from 25 This is a an only b of foresight, our a ne of th Province o be link James Pliny Beck an Hensall, $13,00. These are exam- ples of the savings effected all wise policy of this Government, 1 Education is considered of prime f importance. If we are going to give 0 leadership to our new Canadians, it h must be able, educated leadership— 1 leadership' in the Canadian way of b life. Should we fail to set these g high standards, those people them- selves may or may not build the Canada you and I would like to see. 11 Agriculture, as I told you, is the e basic industry in Huron, and it is b still the basic industry in the pro- a vine. We are aware that one of the greatest difficulties experienced in rural districts 15 to keep the young people in the community and prevent their migration to the city in too great numbers. Nothing will help this more 1111111 improved conditions, conditions of living similar to those found in the city. The farm population is declining and yet the greatest need of the world to -day is the products of the farm. People the world over cry out for more products of the necessities across this Province because of the s. where wherever the people speak of our public utility. The vision of these men is being Whiled. They saw the day when ntario would be a network of , ydro lines, serving every town, Til - age, hamlet and farm. That day is sing hastened and in this way a teat contribution is being made to the development of the rural life of his province. The basic reason is tom• nove production in the face of xtremelv adverse labour conditions• ut it will raise the farmer's stand - rd of living and lighten his labours. This araat work of extension of rural hydro w111 go on at an in- creased pace. With the new power developments which will come into production this year many thnnsa„d. of farmers will share with their fel- low citizens in the urban centres the benefits of this great utility. in the fall of this year about 180,- 000 additional h.p. of electrical en- ergy will be made available to the people of this province. When all the developments now under con- struction are completed over one DEPENDABLE AT ALL HOURS, in all kinds of weather, she's at her post. You count on her and slre's'proud of it. 'With switchboards busier than ever because of the many more telephones, hers is still "The Spirit of Ser- vice." More telephones are being added right along, Our constant aim is to provide more and better service ... always at the lowest possible cost ... to give greater value to every telephone user. THE FELL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF. CANADA CASH for YOU OLD, DISABLED OR DEAD Farms Animas COWS- $9.00 , HORSES-$' 7.Oo HOGS OVER 300 LBS. - $3.00 PER' 100 LBS. ACCORDING TO SIZE AND CONDITION Our Same Prompt, Efficient, Courteous Service SIMPLY PHONE COLLECT SEAFORTH 390-W MITCHELL 219 STRATFORD.215 INGERSOLL 21 44 WILLIAM STONE SONS LTD. INGERSOLL, ONTARIO HANDS AT WORK... LEARNING TO MAKE JEWELRY' ONTARIO 9S products are desired and purchased by people all over the world, and the capacity to produce such goods largely determines the economy and welfare of every man, woman and child within her borders. Because the sale of every, article produced in Ontario brings valuable dollars into this Province, we are all more assured of job security ... and we and our children can have more of the better things in life. But to produce such goods in sufficient quantities, skilled labour is vital. That is why every single one of us should be glad that war veterans are constantly being trained to provide the skilled hands so needed by industry. They receive ON THE JOB training under expert instructors in our Ontario factories. This training, provided through the co-operation of the Department of Veterans' Affairs, the Federal Departmentof Labour and the Ontario Department of Educe - tion. starts the veteran off on the road to skilled craftsmanship. All types of jewelry products are in demand today and veterans, taught by experts the precision work required in the jewelry industry, will increase its productive capacity as they become skilled. Every effort of these newly skilled veterans helps to stake Ontario a finer place in which to live and contributes to the welfare and happiness of all her citizens. THE BREWING INDUSTRY (ONTARIO) JEWELRY MAKING B. J. Lacroix, 22, of Toronto; a veteran of 33. years' service with the Royal Canadian Air Force, is shown here putting the finishing touches on a dia- mond ring. Veterans learn diamond setting, ring making and watch case construction—ON T.1TE JOB. The normal period of ap= prentieeship m the jewelry trade is 3 years. Employers have co-operated to reduce this to one year foryeteraus, et the same time safeguard- ing their seniority: