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Zurich Herald, 1940-02-15, Page 6NEWS PAR:.DEm "This war isn't like a football game" last week declared Sir Ol- iver Stanley, British War Secret- ary . . His warning indirectly hit at the thousands of Canadians who are watching the European conflict with detachment, and a sense of unreality, who are for- getting that this war can't be stop- ped by a referee's whistle . . tremendously powerful human and sub -human forces have been un- leashed, not to be brought under control again perhaps for a de- cade . . and then we'll be fac- ing another world. So let's be sae ions about the war, and study the situation, each of us, intensively. e Rumania was the hot spot of Europe as the sixth month of the war opened. King Carol's kingdom found itself the object of pressure from every direction,—from Ger- many chiefly;' the Allies; Bulgaria, Hungary. Reliable correspondents said that the Nazis, claiming Ru- manian industry and agriculture were flagging for want of man- power and were not sending Ger- many urgently needed supplies, asked that Rumania demobilize 800,000 border troops. At the meeting of the Balkan Entente (Yugoslavia, Rumania, Greece, Turkey), Rumania's representative was reported to have declared that Ids country would seek the pro- tection of Germany if the other Balkan countries refused to guar- antee Rumanian territorial integ- rity. The four Balkan nations em- erged from the three-day confer- ence with the apparent decision to remain neutral in the war, but no absolute guarantees, individual or collective, were forthcoming . Strange and Wonderful Weird story of the week: From Zurieb, Switzerland, came the pro- nouncement that Adolf Hitler would celebrate his 31st birthday April 20 by proclaiming himseli Emperor of the Reich and Poland and King of Bei •rain—with Field Marshal Hermann Goering as Vic- eroy; gvoernors to be placed ove_ England, Scotland and Wales. A terrific Nazi offensive against Britain would comm First, of course. During the week, Russo -German border points were growing busier; nine railway stations were prepar- ing to reload Russian raw mater- ials for the Reich, and German industrial goods for the Soviet Un- ion . , , the Asama Meru incident was settled between Britain and Japan ... Italy doubled the num- ber of planes and pilots in the army . . the Polish National Council issued a "white paper" telling of wholesale executions and horrible brutalities in German- occupied Poland ... Adolf Hitler delivered a surprise address on the occasion of his seventh anniversary as Chancellor; he insisted that bad the opposing nations shown the slightest understanding of German problems, all questions could have been negotiated ... the first Ger- man plane since the war began, eame down on English soil . more volunteers flocked into Fin- land from America, Britain and Scandinavia . . . the big French and Arab army assembled in Sy- ria grew still larger von Rib- bentrop, Reich Foreign Minister, announced that neither Germany nor Russia had any intention of carrying the war into the Balk- ans... Nobody Need Listen Back home in Canada election preparations sped on ... a free dis- tribution of national radio net- work time was made to all four parties represented in the last Par- liament. The allotment was as follows: Liberals, 51/, hours; Con- servatives, 4% hours; C.C.F., 13 hours; Social Credit, 1%4 hours. Total 12% hours . . But we're living in a democracy; nobody has to listen to a minute of it. 1940 Valentine This year's Valentine is likely to be addressed "To lIy Sweet- heart" instead of the "Girl Friend," "Pal" or "Churn" cus- tomary for several seasons. Bril- liant colors form background for "Cupid's darts and pining hearts." Typical of the new style, is this verse: Sweetheart, my thankfulness for you Fills all my life and heart .... It's hidden down inside me Where loving greetings start; It's part of everything I say And all the things I do .--. 'Cause never can I quite express MY THANKFULNESS FOR YOU! Victoria, B. C., Boasts Roses In February This jolly looking girl with her arms full of the fragra,u roses she has just picked in a garden in Victoria, B, C. is Ina Haikala, a Can- adian Finn, whose kin are fighting so desperately in their snowbound native land. Her mother came from Vasa and her father from Laap- peranta. Roses can be picked in Victoria gardens any Christmas Day but they usually fall to a January frost. This year, however, the weather has been so mild that last Summer's roses are still blooming vigorously. The sprays in the photograph are yellow winter jessamine. Supplying Plants With Stimulants Canadian Gardeners Are Told By Dominion Seed House That Amazing Growth Results Are Achieved by Feed- ing Vitamin B-1 An interesting new discovery for the gardener, particularly for those who wish to try out for themselves the results of the latest research experiments is now available in Ca- nada. The new product, known as Vita- min 13-1 was discovered in Califor- nia and has been tested out by the California Institute of Technology and is said to have produced sur- prising results in stimulating the growth of certain plants. GOOD FOR FLOWr.•.tS, Sti•rtUBS The Dominion Seed House at Georgetown state trey have care- fully investigated every available source of information, on this new product, had trials of their own, and supplied 13-1, for trial and re- port, to a number of qualified gard- eners. As a result, they satisfied themselves that claims made for B-1, were justified and well found- ed. They have now received infor- mation from Ottawa that the De- partment of Agriculture lras approv- ed Vitamin 13-1 for sale in Canada provided that no claims are made for it in respect to peas, beaus, corn, tomatoes and other vegetable species, (3-1 does not benefit all plants, and experimental work in- dicates that its greatest service is in respect to flowers, shrubs, trees, etc.). IN POWDER FORM Tho product is sold in Canada by Dominion Seed House in powder form and the standard size pack- age will prepare 2,000 gallons of sol- ution. Entrance to an ancient, mine 10,000 feet up in the Andes at Ctlt t;narca, Argentina, having been gained through .a passage almost filled with water, miners aro again finding rhodoehrosite, which is us. ed as a decoration for hairbrushes, cigarette eases and other. articiew, Puck Chasers TOPICS OF THE CURRENT HOCKEY SEASON JUNIOR AND SENIOR "A" The Toronto Amateur Hockey As- sociation, with the co-operation of the 0. H. A. and tht. Maple Leaf Gardens, have named Saturday af- ternoon, February 17, as their spe- cial game to secure funds for pur- chase of hockey sticks and equip- ment for Toronto's many youths playing on outdoor rinks. The 0. H. A. has moved the Osh- awa at Marlboros game scheduled for February 24th up to February 27th, and it will be played as a single game on that afternoon. The Young Rangers vs Native Sons game will be played later. Games scheduled for February 17th have been moved back to February 24th for the Gardens, including Oshawa at Varsity and Marlboros at Young Rangers. BEST BEHAVIOUR Senior hockey has made a re- markable comeback in .Hamilton. Under the leadership of Cliff Chis- holm, the Hamilton Dofascos are assured of fourth place and a Whirl in the play-offs of the Senior O.H. A. "A" series, a fine achievement considering this season marks the return of Senior hockey in Hamil- ton after an absence of a few win- ters. Not only is Johnny Conick, clever wing player, leading scorer foi the Hamilton Dofascos but the Hamilton star har set up a record for clean play that is a real ex- ample for others to follow. Ste Valentine's Day The merry god. is a gallant rover, He circles the land and wide seas over. With a knowing smile and twink- ling eye Iday ire not a wavering fancy spy? So he whistles low with his pouting lips, And oat of the pack on his back he sips A farcy ari ow with subtle dart And antis it straight for that wav- .ring heart, Then blushes tender and rosy red O'er.a maiden's features are hap'ly • shed And she wonders why in this world of sin Such "joy is surging her heart within. Ah! Never before was love like this For she had not dreamt of such perfect bliss. Whilst her lover gazes with speech- less pride At the tender grace of his prom- ised bride The little god laughs as he takes a dart And aims it straight for another heart. MICKIE SAYS EVEN IF YOUVE Ci -Ort Pi -anti OF 13USDJESS, DEEP OM ADVERTtS1I.J ! rrS GOOD IMSURAMCE 'SER `i1 -!i RAiFJY DAY WISH WE COULD, TOO Postcard from a friend vaca- tioning in Florida: "Having a fine time; wish I could afford it."— Woodstock Sentinel -Review. --o— ELECTION-AIR PRECAUTIONS During a general election, air- raid precautions here include the simple one of keeping the radio silent.—Toronto Telegram. --o— NO PIN CUSHION "Ontario is already preparing a cushion for the let -down that will come after the war." Here's hop- ing it isn't a pin cushion. ---Kitch- ener Record. —o— WHO'S CRAZY NOW? There has always been a ques- tion in the minds of many people as to the sanity of Arctic explor- ers, and this question again comes to life with the arrival in Antarc- tica of Admiral Byrd and his com- panions. Thanks to the radio, how- ever, the Admiral will be able to listen each evening to the outside world going its sensible way. —Edmonton Journal —0— CHEESE FOR HOME FOLKS Canadian cheese producers re- ceived $500,000 in 1939 through premiums paid by the Dominion Government for high grade cheese. This, no doubt, was all for the good of the industry. At the sante time, one cannot help wondering if cheese -making in this country would not be better served if the $500,000 were spent On proper publicity designed to make the Canadian public more "cheese con- scious." That done, if Canadian cheese manufacturers would make their best cheese—not just some of it—available for the home market, they might "be getting somewhere." —Brantford Expositor. Port Royal, NS. Being 'y ebuilt Replica of Habitation Where The French Settlers Spent First Winter in New France Restoration of the Port Royal Habitation at Granville, N.S., where the settlers of New France spent their initial Canadian win- ter in 1605 is almost complete. Work on this landmark is being done by the Surveys and Engin- eering branch of the Mines De- partment. The new habitation is an exact, full-size replica of the original built by the French under Champlain. TIME. OF CI-1AMPLAIN Timbers of the building were put together with wooden pins, the practice when the sons of France came first to Canada. Hinges and latches were reproduced in the typical workmanship of the period. Local field stone was used in the construction of the chimneys, bricks in the bake -oven, black= smith's forge and fireplaces were made on the spot by old-time bricklnakers. Much archaeological and historical research was done by representatives of several so- cieties and museums. Scientific soil reading was used to establish the original position of the build- ings. Canadian National Railways Revenues -The gross revenues of the all- inclusiee Canadian National Rail- ways System for the 10 -day per- iod ending Janeary 31, I9t0, were $6,427,070 as compared with 4,445,660 for the corresponding period of 1939, an in- crease of 1,981,401 or 44.6% NrAR O UT000RS By VIC BAKER ' • IN ONTARIO SCHOOLS One of the most pleasing of the laudable efforts being made by the active Ontario Federation of Ang- lers is their insistence that biology And conservation be taught in all the schools of the Province of On tario, creative of thinking aion sound conservation lines, these studies must be destined to bring into being a new type of citizen in this progressive province with educational qualifications that may better equip him or her to accept the responsibility of aiding in the preservation of the•province's vast Stores of wildlife. —o— SPRING PEEPERS The other day we were asked to give the correct name and de- scription of the frog known in On- tario as the "spring peeper" and we pass the following general in- formation along to you .in case you have asked the question at some time. . Technically speaking, this spec- ies of frog is Pickering's hyla, Hyla •pickeringii, a member of the family Hylidae, the tree frogs. It is very small in size, about one inch long, greenish -grey in colour and marked with a suggestion of a c'ross on its back, and unlike other frogs outside the family, the tips of fingers and toes are en- dowed with viscous discs. Its shrill piped notes are heard almost before the ice is out of the Marshy places where it breeds and lives until late summer, when it deserts its former habitat seeking high ground and trees to climb. During the heat of summer days the voice of this hyla is stilled, • but it sings again when autumn is near with the same insistence as in spring. There is another tree frog of the sante genus common to Ontario, the common tree frog, Hyla versicolor, which has the power to gradually change colour to blend with its surroundings. This frog does not "peep" and is musical when Pickering's hyla is silent. Other tree frogs also oc- cur in Ontario, the Cricket frog, Acris gryllus, and the Swamp tree frog, Chorophilus nigritis. These, too, are not "peepers," but sing more or less like other frogs. SCOUTING Here and There Older Boy Scouts of Salford, Lancashire, England, are. giving, safety street crossing service dur- ing blackouts, under direction of the Salford Chief Constable. Each evening from 6.30 to 8.30, in pairs, armed with red hurricane lamps, they convoy pedestrians across "Belisha Beacon" corners. Ap- proaching motorists recognize the converging or diver ' G lig,Yh: . Scouts throughout 3engai offered their tvartime .;ervir.:x to local authorities as ., .li5t ^'.10s- enger, guides, sign ; rs an am- bulance workers, The entire mill area of Calcutta has :seen divided into divisions, and the Scouts E,nce, been given the task of linking up the A. 13, P. posts , .d first aid centres. Plans for a big 13;A i 1d Provincial Scout Jamboree w, -re abandoned in order that fu'.1 !At- tention might be given Scout r a;• - time emergency seri.• e, A contribution of $665,00 tow erd the Vaneouvcr War 17.; hest Fund by tile 13th, 21st and 27th Van- couver Troops was raised b the collecting, bundling and saI? of thirteen tons of wastepaper, '3'be joint effort was launched as a re- sult of finding piles if old na w - papers and magazines in the base- ments of homes when Scout; of the three Tropes were on Fire Prevention Week inspection and instruction duty in co-operation with the Vancouver Fire Dtpa'•t- ment. Demonstrating their ready gr. a,�p of the public service principles et Boy Scout training, the newly or- ganized troop at Port Saunders, Nfld., at once began looking about for ways to help the settle- ment. One of the first resultw was the taking of steps to provide the community with the serrices of a cobbler's shop. Presented by the •.,;overr-rnent of Northern Rhodesia, .a bronze figure, half life-size, of David Liv- ingstone, African explorer, has been added to the collection of statuettes of Empire builders in the galleries of the Imperial Iriati- tute, London.. 7;2 Pages HERE'S HOW! For your copy of "Who's Who' which contains Big Time Hockey Statistics and the careers of 131 of its players, send 5c with a 5-1b. Bee Hive Syrup label; or two 2 -Ib. labels, or two Ivory or Durham Starch labels and 5c. Send requests to ad- dress on the label with your name and address. Bee Hive Syrup; LIFE'S LIKE THAT By Fred N1 her REG'LAR FELLERS—Assistant Mystery Man FOR E~i's' NEXT EXPERIMENT is WILL ask A•YOUNGt LAD TO 1lINDL1' STEP UP HERE �N 'THE T"I4II( AM' BOY Wit,i. DO!. AH TRANI{ YOU, MY faoYf N©NI IT uliLL QNt'f R QUIRE A MINUTE OF YOURTIME 1 JUST RELAX!,, "It's Just ('Beginner's Luck: !" By GENE BYRNES c '": Poor. Y1Fr tiFF kH.T.A.lde4.Al-N