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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Herald, 1924-03-13, Page 3_ _ ,..._. Swiss Opinion of Cana+ g• BY Georgesltigasalr Member Of the decent Vislting Delegation of Swiss. Editors, In "Gazette de z.,ausanna'� vr,,,. The delegation of .$wise journalists Evian lea Baine; we have visited their tempestuous etreatelets, and. -Which was so cordially invited to visit . ports which compare with the largest were in Britleh Columbia. We reai%h. Qaeadn by the Canadian Pacifle Rail- in the world and oanals whose traffic ed the Pacific coast, where, 'ender; a way has returned" to Switzerland after exceeds, that of Suez, and lakes that new sky, whose soft 'oolors :bt"ought an .enjoyable ocean voyage on the are veritable seas of tranquil water; memories of Italy, yet new and strange "Empress of France," one of the flnes't we have sojourned at towns seething impressions awaited us. Thee Was vessels of the company. with industrial activity, where wo en- the return by easy stages ,t0 gliebeo, Debarking at Montreal on 11th of countered all the luxury and comfort with excursions into the. Okanagan 19epternber and sailing again for Eur- of the new world, with twenty -storey Valley and to Niagara Palls, azd rests% ops on the 13th of October, the brief buildings harboring business concerns, more or less prolonged, at Regina, apace of time has sufficed for a mem- and universities attended by thous- Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal, orab1e Journey in which we traversed ,ands of students. We have paid ham -Yes, we have seen a multitude of the entire continent aa far as Van- age at Quebec, land of heroism and things, much of which was for us "in (louver and crossed the Rooky Moun- cradle of Old Canada, the province of the nature of a revelation, and of tains on two occasions, One of the tradition and faith, with its quaint old `which we will only be able :to efeak Members oe our party who is a sta- city and lta charming villages oe small coherently when our impressions have tfaticianoccupied himself en roate in white houses and large churches beco•me sorted out. But what xwould Calculating' the distance we covered,like to state, in t which are mirrored in the majestic St. his my first •artlole; ' Taking Paris as the point of departure Lawrence River below. is that wherever we stopped '.we re he arrived at a total of 16,500 miles We have seen Ontario, a "province" ceived the most cordial . welcome, Covered, being made 'up of 8,115 by which is. twice as big as- France, with equally so from our Swiss compatriots, train, 6,930 by boat (on two oceans its magnificent orchards, its thous- the authorities of all kinds,' and our and the Canadian lakes) and 1,406 ands of isle -dotted blue lakes, its pros- brothers of the Canadian Press. Each miles by automobiles. ' parous towns where factory chimneys time we descended from boat or train These figures are given in no vain- belch forth ceaseless smelts, and its we found the same outstretched bands dfiorious spirit, but as conveying some vast hinterland, hardly explored, and smiling faces, and we felt we were feeble idea of the immensity of the where the bowels of the earth hide an welcomed as real friends because 'We_ country toured, which is almost as big immense and incalculable wealth. We were Swiss. as entire Europe. We must also be continued our journey over the splen - p Now Able to Advise Our People pardoned if yet somewhat overwhelm- did transcontinental Ilse of the Cana - ed by the lengthy tour. We have seen dian Pacific Railway across• the three Thanks to the true democracy and so many things, heard so many peo- Prairie Provinces of Alberta, Sas- the simplicity and frankness which Ole, that it is yet dif cult to analyse katchewan and Manitoba. As the characterizes Canadian life in all its the multitude ofimpressions we have hours, days and nights passed, our phases, we have been able to fulfil our:• brought back with us from across the special coach has taken us through, mission In all liberty and with con- sea, dense forests, by brush -covered, rock- seientious satisfaction. We never en There is, however, one Impression dotted wastes, across immense plains countered a minister or official,'no' which, implanted at the outset, dom- where waves of golden grain rippled matter of how elevated an office,' or as far as the eye could see, and how busily engaged, but he found heated all others thereafter. Our mar- through the range country where im- time to courteously and exactly reply 4e1 and astonishment at the beauty of menseherds of cattle browsed upon to our insistent and voluminous ques the scenery, the variety of landscape, the luxuriant verdrre. tioning. We have been able tosecure and the utter lavishness of natural re- The Grandeur of the Rocky Mountains from Swiss settlers of many callings':. sources surpasses anything which After having passed through Winni- in life, whom we had the pleasure of could have been imparted by exhaust- Ise reading. peg and Calgary we arrived at that meeting in considerable numbers, a What We Saw In Five Weeks. massive wall of granite, the Rocky mass of additional data. From the Mountains. We crossed this superb comprehensive information of the In less than five weeks we have seen range, and then the only less beauti- former and the varied experiences of: mighty rivers, thousands of miles long, fol and rugged range parallel to it, the the latter, we should be in a position Which; in places, are as wide as our Selkirke, skirting deep gorges, looked to give accurate advice to our people /take -Leman, between Ouchy and down into deep narrow valleys with on the vexing question of emigration.'; Aim for Twelve Months of Health To have a whole year of health, you removal of your own tissue poisons is need but to' have it a day 'at a time, a normal task. and to make a day of health you need Eat a variety, but not too much but to watch the details of your living variety at the same meal. Be sure to programme. But watch them in a rea- get fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, and eonable way without over -anxiety or milk. faddishness. It is the habitual doing Eat fruit, nuts, etc., only at meal - of things that is important. The habit time. Anything eaten between meals method is just as powerful for good as may upset your digestion. for i11, and it is not much more dine- Over -eating is a serious health men - cult to form right habits than wrong ace. Whatever food 1s put into the ones- stomach and _ cannot be used by the Plan your daily schedule so that all system, becomes more than. waste maa. yon do .will count for health. Study ter. The system ie clogged, "organs. your own needs, in food, exercise and are overtaxed, brain nerve power de - rest Start the day with a wholesome creased, the stomach weakened, and mental attitude. Getting up early is the health in general affected. This dne if you went to bed early enough applies to over -eating of even the best the night before. of food. A Restful Night, Take time to chew your food. If limited for time, eat less, but "eat it more." Do not wash down your food with liquids. Tea and coffee offer no food valuea except for the sugar and milk they contain. They are not necessary to nutrition or good eating. Because of their properties and habit-forming character, they should be used spar- ingly and only by adults. A ventilated sleeping -room is neces- eary. A window open at top and hot - Om, or two windows open, one at top, the other at bottom, will furnish the fresh air. Do not sleep in draught. throw back your bed covers on ris- g, to insure airing the bed. A few breathing exercises, with arm fling - tag and chest expansion. will be help- ful. ° ` If your employment through the day does not give you the needed exercise, you may need to take your daily leozen now. Bear in mind that exer- cise in the open air is always best. Plan to get It if possible. Brisk walk- g is a good form and available to everybody. Maybe you can get yours walking to and from, your work, A morning shower or sponge bath is beneficial to most people: Some can take a quick, short plunge. Know that You feel a glow of warmth or comfort front whatever kind of bath you take, apt do not take it. You should feel.in- 'jrigorated, the blood tingling through tour whole body, Get your cleansing bath often tnough to keep the skin clean of the y impurities constantly being elim- inated. If these are not removed, they are absorbed back into the body, and become a health menace. Brush your teeth. Guard the mouth entrance to the body, and you will ;safeguard against many a body dans see. This means also to keep clean lingers, especially for eating, Your Stands offer ten means of lufecting yourself. Regularity. Regularity of meals, as well as in all habits, is perhaps as important a health measure as any. Hard food will help preserve the teeth and encourage chewing. Bulky food le good for the bowels. This is Important In preventing and correct- ing oonstipation. • Such foods as spinach, lettuce, cab- bage and other leafy vegetables, as well as whole -grain bread and cereals containing the brae, not only afford desirable bulk, but essential food ele- ments. - Attention to the bowel call should be prompt. Neglect means. constipa- tion, and possibly a train of serious evils. This all too prevalent ailment is preventable and is subject to cor- rection. Laxatives, drugs, do not offer the real remedy. Water, , Take an ample supply of pure water. The water oontent of the body, the funotional processes of nearly the whole system, the liquid requirements for proper elimination, all call for water drinking. In summer more The Teeth. water is needed than in winter. There Keep your teeth In good order, Seri- is nothing as good as water' for pus ills result from 'imperfect teeth, quenching thirst, Defective teeth are known to be the Posture. sources.,bf body poisoning. `See your Watch your posture. Cramped or- eleitist often enough to keep your gaps °anent do good work. Sit and 'teeth in first-class condition, stand erect, Walk with the bead back, Food, chest up, Breathe deeply. Enjoy your food. First see that it Shoes. fig good, wholesome and nourishlafg. at enough for, your needs, taking in- Wear comfortable shoes and wear consideration age, occupation and clothing for comfort, but let it be neat *tla.aon, in appearance Observe seasonal re- Food:should be palatable. This does quiretnents and occupational needs, riot call for rich seasoning, condi- and dress accordingly. paint% and spices. The natural flay- Cheerfulness, pro of food cannot well be improved pcin. We like theta when we have a A healthy mental attitude, a cheery s bant:e to know them. view of life, a spirit of optimism, free- dom from ill yew use, Of atrgaT. dom from worry, are'eesentlals to full kidneys have import, 'rear liver and t health. The mental, physical and, h"at work to do, and Can do it if utt spiritual powers work together ,for. h ndered. Too murk sugar entalls ex roans best development, a heavy duty upon the eliminating gens and a heavy healthhealthrisk. Areas, Ieleee Moods also a give increased Area of Canada le 3,729,865 square Work to the liver, kidney's, and other rakes. Of the TT -S•- proper,. 3,026,789; organs having to do with the care and Phillippinee, 115,026, and Alaska, elimination of animal poisons. The 060,884. • ` I wonder why it is that girls are not marrying the way they used to" "Got a mirror?" The Hero's Reward. "Oh, niy poor fellow, you must be wet through," said' an old lady to a young titan who, at the risk of his life, had managed to get her pet poodle out of the frozen lake. The dog had run on the ice and fallen into a hole some distance from the bank. "Yes, you must be absolutely drenched to the skin," she continued. "Here, take these peppermints—they will warm you; and have these others before you go to bed this evening." — The Home and Music. The grip that music has upon the hearts and minds of the people is evi- denced in the millions of concert and opera -goers of the civilized world. But The doll house made for the Queen of England on a scale of one inch to a foot will be exhibited during the corning Empire Exhibition. The portrait of Doris Elizabeth Hyde, "Canada's loveliest child," will have a place in this house. Old Timers Gather in Saskatchewan BY LILLIE YOUNG MCKINNEY, REGINA, SASK. The -Old Timers' Association of Re- of James Grassick—Mayor of Regina gins recently met for the first time in I for several years up to 1922—panted .fAixteen years. Roast buffalo and pem- I up to a spot on the prairies not 12 mican held honored places upon the ; hours behind the spirited horses of menu, while the tales that were told' His Honor, and it was discovered that kept the audience alternating between I the Governor's footman had taken up roars of laughter and striving to sub- due various creeps that persistently chased each other up and down the backbones of all and sundry. More than 'fifty of those present When the railroad struggled in In came into the West in '82; the year the the Pali, portable buildings housed the railroad was . ,completed asfar family of the Lieutenant -Governor, ?Jaw. *Some thirty arrived the and a city o! tents swarmed, over the year following, whilethe rest of the prairie. fOr hundred odd were dubbed "too The. First Water -Works. young to bother with:' The man who built the first frame These and others like them are the house was at the Old Timers' banquet, men and women who have made the as; well as the one who furnished the' West,, who have opened up what is first water supply. That water supply probably the greatest wheat field in consisted of a mule with a catt of the world, and the salutation "Hello, wondrous construction, which was Bill," or "Jack," "Mary," or "Agnes," freely borrowed all over town—ea- flew on all sides. pecially on wash -days --until one fell There sat the Lieutenant -Governor, clay, the mule, feeling his • oats, ran who lived for years 250 miles from a away and scattered the entire water railroad; the youngest Premier in system to the four winds. Canada, who hauled his grain a two These men and women told, too, of days' Journey, when first he came to the daily fare of sow's belly, ban - the West from England; the Chief necks and bean9; of going for days Justice, whom His Majesty knighted with nothing but oatmeal poured into recognition of his services to the water, the whole taken uncooked, as West; . and a justice who was born a, drink. And although their eyes here, his father being a Factor of the grew misty with the telling and the Hudtion Bay Co, hearing, yet it is doubtful if they did not prefer the present as exemplified Besides these, there were farmers by the well-filled banquet table. whose furrows were amongst the first The buffalo meat was presented by turned in the West, and business men the Hon. W. R. Motherwell, Minister who saw these prairies when not even of Agriculture, himself an old timer of a tent marked the spot where Regina the district, and the pemmican by now stands. that "oldest of old timers, the Hudson How Regina Was Located. Bay Co," a homestead and "squatted" on it, it The Builders, The house is ;growing but skews elovr; A couple of men or so Buliding their bricks, Meditatively placing one over the - other, Patting each down till it sticks, Yet, a couple of montlls ago Where rain -filled 'trenches scored the earth There's now the half of a house to show Wonderful,; Wonderful! Yet more wonderful that in a little While Yonder. skeleton floor; o'erhead Will be hallowed, a place of birth. Those walls will gather in and store What never sojourner has told. Brides with their eight-threefarthing ' ' lace Will hide the yawning of windovl' space, And the old in their coffin shall be cajoled Round that airy twist of a stair Down to the carriage drawn up at the door. Thus 'slow slow, Shaped by the saint and the sinners The new toy house to a home shall grow; Sentient, memoried, bitter, dear, In a couple of years or so— In a year. Pride Wolfe. "Heart, When Your Winter Comes." My window frames a picture in its square— A locust -tree June cannot warns, that stands With stark, beseeching bought held up in prayer, As eloquent as Durer's "Praying Hands." Its slanting shadow falls across the sill In benediction on the house and room; As if by miracle, one bough chows still Green -feathered, tasseled white with honeyed bloom. Oh, wither not, my heart, when you are old, But blossom like this locust to the. end; Time, whittling at its core, lets in no cold, For straightway squirrels have a nest to tend; Heart, when your winter comes, a shel- ter be, Selfish and undemanding as a tree! —Isabel Vallee did not take a prophet to foretell what --'m was to be„ and Mr. Grassick the elder ' The Needed Touch. tied his oxen and "squatted" also. A sculptor who had allowed his little son to enter his study gave the boy some clay in order to keep him quiet and told him to see what he could make with it. Greatly delighted, the little fellow went to work, determined to model a figure as good as, that upon which his father was engaged. For some time he toiled industriously, but finally, disheartened and ahnost in tears, he brought his crude work to his father and; asked him for his help, Then while the boy looked on in won- der he saw his imperfect work under his father's skillful fingers gradually take shape and beauty. It had needed the master'•, touch to make it com- plete. How many times a little scene of that sort is enacted in the lives and ex- periences of all of us! God gives us material, tools and a workshop admir- ably adapted to the purpose of ehaping human life and character. With eager ambition and enthusiasm we set to work; we are sure we can make any- thing out of our lives we want to make. We draw upon all the material resources at our command—education, experience, talent, power. In the eyes of the world we often attain a fair measure of success; yet even while the world applauds we realize that we are falling short of our ideal; in the midst of our wealth, our fame or our To One Who May Outlive Me. business successes we know there ie So many a year the new green leaf something lacking. Though we do not Have I seen burst from amber husk, always realize it ourselves, the thing So many a year the whitening sheaf lacking is the Master's touch.• And red -barred, yearning harvest For what after all is wealth, how- duskl ever great, that is not accompanied with sympathy and compassion? What A year will come when I shall see is power uncontrolled by any sense of Nor glow upon the harvest sheaf, justice or mercy? What is beauty of Nor amber bud upon the tree— face but hollow, artificial thing if it But thou, lov'd lingerer, have no does not reflect the inward beauty of griefl character and soul? Without the Or, let it seem that I am ;part Master's touch we may have all wealth, power and good looks and Of all returning loveliness; much more besides, but our lives will So look, then say, within thy heart, never be full -rounded, symmetrical, "Who lives with Beauty, lives not complete; our wealth will be marred leas!" by avarice, our strength by cruelty, —Edith M. 'Thomas. and our beauty by vanity and pride, .._._.-- w_.- - • Experimental Forestry. it is still more surely evidenced in the : -Few cities have their location homes of tens of millions of families. chosen and prearranged. Moat of them, like Topsy, just grow. But Re- gina'is one of the few. .Early in '82, It became known that a city Was to be chosen for the capi- tal 'o1 the Northwest Territories, and all settlers were seeking to discover Where it was to be. The doings of Lieutenant -Governor 1)ewdney were closely watched, and when the oxen belonging to the father The musical homes, and the homes in which music in some or other shape or form is a home -amusement, are le- gion. And the explanation is easily. found in the incomparable power of, music to provide one of the common interests which draw the members of a family together for common plea- sure. - BUNT 1 often pity those poor jays, the victims 01 excessive praise, A man of modest value conies, a..candidate for public plums. He's just a common welter -weight, 1n no department is he great; but his supporters wildly rise and calf hint Caesar in disguise, "When he is coroner," they try, "the office he will purify. He'll hold the reins with piaster hand, all old abuses will be canned," When ho's elected we expect some noble progress to detect; his boost- ers led us to believe a gorgeous fabric he would weave; we hard- ly know just what he'll spring, what epoch making, splendid thing, but he will 'surely pull some stunt to bring his office to the front, The months roll on, the seasons slip, the planets make trip after trip, and still the coroner reclines in lazy ease and gives no signs of dlligenoe or talents high for which we watch with eager eye. And so in time we know the worst, which should have been perceived at first; odr coroner was never great; he's just a common, garden skate, And then wo view him with dis- gust, as ono who broke a sacred trust, and when he runs for county cle.rit we thoroughly get hi our work, and so rebuke him at the polls that ell his hopes ore tttll ler holes .0 HARE TONIC Rabbit.• -."Well look at that. If it's violin be buried with him, At the good for the bares, It nnist be good for funeral Monaghan saw the fiddle be - rabbits too!" Experimental silvicultural work is being conducted by the Dominion For- est service at its. forest experiment stations in order to determine the re. sults 'of different methods of growth, thinning and cutting.. Both coniferous and hardwood';stands are under inves- tigation and different methods such as clear and selection Cutting, thinning, removal of undesirable elSecies, etc. are being tully tested with the object of ascertaining how best to secure good reproduction and rapid growth, It Was Lucky. 1 elly was a fiddler in the vau.de• villa team of Kelly and Monaghan, of which Monaghan was the pianist, itelly died with the request that his ing put away with his partner and broke into laughter. Everybody of Keep 'Battery Charged, course was horrified, and looked to - .deep your battery fully charged in ward lrinr'for'an ;explanation. winter. A. fully charged battery will Ward couldn't help thinking," said 1Ci.rsn not freeze, even at a temperature of aghau, "how lttcicy i1 is 'tlra:t r�c� dies"t CO degrees below zero. play the ,plana,"