Page 2 — Saturday, Maréh 10, 1945

Sub-Finders

QOD NEWS from the war fronts, good news on the home
fronts, good news in British Columbia. All achievements of
UNITY. From the Crimean Conference to the recent Labor Lobby
at Victoria ... all scenes from an ever-growing panorama of
strength and achievement through democratic unity. The battles
must continue against the armed hordes of fascism on the battle-
fields, and against their tory friends in Canadian politics, against
the agents of tory reaction within the labor movement. Against
the elements who claim to be the “political arm” of labor, but who
in effect are trying to tie labor’s hands. ‘Their role is to smash
and destroy thosetrade unions who refuse to follow their suicidal
policies, through organized disruption.

Is it not clear that such irresponsible tactics are but the
smokescreen for policies which cannot be openly defended; reac-
tionary policies? Is it not clear also that there must be a con-
certed effort to bring clarity to the thousands of honest workers
in the trade unions of this great province, in order that they can
preserve their organizations from this threat?

Nothing can hasten this process more than the labor press.
Consider the role that the progressive press has played in the
world struggle. The papers of the European underground, bring-
ing hope and leadership to the enslaved peoples, arming them
with the understanding of events, and forging the necessary unity
in those darkest hours, which has enabled them to break through
to the light at last.

BUNDLE SALES

Here in B.C, P.A. has a similar role to play.
salute some outstanding devotion to the labor press. This week

percent of them are from outside points. Vancouver committees
will have to pull up their socks if they don’t want to be left at
the post.

First, we doft cur hats to our good friend, Ruth Turner, who
has been doing some fine organizational work, and acknowledge a
bundle order of 50 per week for a new committee at Ocean Falls.
Gongratulations also to Port Alberni who are receiving a bundle
of 25 ordered by Don McIntosh; and we commend W. J. Botrakoft
of Trail for his newsstand order of 20; as well as Kamloops who
earry on their bundle of 20. It is a pleasure to record receipt of
at least one sub per week from Sam English, and a recent order
of 50 to Greston, where a new committee has been established. In
Vancouver, the bow must go to Jack Bell who takes out 25 per-
sonally each week and turns in subs regularly as a.result.

HONORABLE MENTION :

We are pleased to acknowledge receipt of sixteen subs from
Cumberland, five from John Charkosh and nine this morning; all
from John Stockand. It seems that the Johns have it or at least
what it takes. Excellent! Also eleven from Cowichan Lake, all
sent by Owen G. Brown. No wonder Cowichan did such outstanding
work in support of the Labor Lobby! _We record with enthusiasm
ten subs from our good old friend Pat Walsh at Cranbrook, who
is a veteran worker for labor.

It is gratifying to acknowledge receipt of nine subs from
Eburne (Cambie) six of them Five by Five. This is truly com-
mendable as all of them were obtained by workers with language
difficulties, whose slogan is that “obstacles exist to be overcome.”

We are looking forward to more bundle orders from outside
points and also in Vancouver, so let us see how many more we can
report next week! We hope soon to run more pictures of press
workers. In the meantime let us have all the expiry and Five by
Five cards returned, with a report on each one. Only on the basis
of this checking up can we estimate the work being done and
find the weak spots. Until next week, remember that “One sub
per member per month” will boost P.A. the fastest way. Ideas
will multiply by sharing them, so send in yours and enrich the
plans for building P.A.

Today we
we have 83 subs (not including Five by Five) and just about 75-

Bazaar Organized
In Aid Of Chinese

A Ghinese Bazaar and Carnival

will be held at the Croatian Hall
, April 9-10 and 11, under the aus-
pices of the Canadian-Chinese
Friendship Society. One day’s
_ proceeds will be given to the Red
Cross, while the balance will be
sent to Mme. Sun-Yat-Sen’s Fund
for medical aid to China. A China
Aid Committee of Victoria sent
$14,000 to Mme. Sun-Yat-Sen last
year for aid of the wounded
fighters, orphans and refugees in
the area defended by the Guer-
villas. Though this appears a
trivial sum, the need for medical
supplies and surgical equipment
is so urgent that the Chinese
people have expressed deep ap-
preciation for the help rendered.
In view of the great aid given
te other countries, in comparison
with the very limited aid sent to
China, the Canadian -Chinese
Friendship Society believes it is
time that @hina’s important role
should be recognized. and that

A Pa ER a eS RSS

Greater China has been at war
with Japan for eight years, and it
is largely due to the heroic re
sistance of the Chinese peo,.
that the ‘Axis Imperialistic plan-
in the Far East have failed.
Though the barbarous Japanese
have been forced to disgorge ss:
ef their conquests, their savage
grip on peaceful unaided China
is still very powerful, Further
more, as the war in Europe i
rapidly drawing to a close, th:
War against Japan will be inten-
sified, which will place even great.
er hardship on our- exhaus: -
Chinese Allies. Therefore, the
Canadian-Chinese Friendship So-
ciety has planned a broad car
paign to arouse public suppo”:
assure that urgently needed aic
is sent now—not after the -
This sincere gesture of frienr
ship will benefit Canada, as it
will help pave the way for a lar~-
share of the postwar trade with
‘Gl Sirein vem Sore ba SS Se ee Ree ae

Ask Increase
In Pension

For Aged

Old age, pension of $50 per
month for Canadians who
are now 60 or over is being
asked by the B.C. General
Council of the Old Age Pen-
sioners’ Organization.

J. W. Hope,
tary of the organization,
nounces that a memorandum on
the subject has been sent to the
770 members of the Dominion
and Provincial Parliaments and
to trade unions and other public
bodies.

an-

Pointing out that, in the case
of persons who are now aged 60
years and over, contributions to
a national pension scheme as
projected by the federal govern-
ment at the opening of the 1944
session would be “unreasonable
and impossible,” .the memoran-
dum asks that the $50 pension
be granted to these €itizens on
condition that they are and have
been resident
parts of Canada, since the age
of 21 years, for an accumulated
period of 20 years.’

The group asks that such pen-
sion not -be subject to any means
test, taxation or attachment, and
that no charge shall be made
against the estate of a deceased

pensioner on account of pensions
granted under the proposed Act.

The memorandum also asserts
that the recommended regula-
tions would pay “an immense
dividend in the peace of mind of
all the people of Canada, know-
ing that they would never in old
age suffer poverty, nor, as in
the past, have to be harried by
officials, in the enjoyment of a
few remaining years in social se-
curity as a reward for their life
work.”

“This condition,” it continues,
“would allow the senior citizens
the incentive and the time to
contribute from their knowledge
and experience to the education-
al, cultural and social welfare of
the country.”

ed for the scheme include pro-
vision that the pension autho-
rities be given power to accept
evidence of age of an appli-
cant from relatives and others
in position to provide it, that a
pensioner be permitted to visit
outside of Canada for at least
90 days in any one year without
affecting the pension, and that
arrangements be made for an
interchange of proportion of
pension payments between Great
Britain, the Dominion and other
countries, corresponding to resi-
dence.

it is gratifying to announce ~
His Worship Mayor Cornett will
contribute to the success oF
Bazaar and Carnival by presiding
at the opening, and will |
ported by a group of influentia!
citizens. All donations are re-
quested to be sent to: Canadian

Ghinese Friendship Society, 314
3D yee eaten eae oe Papel

executive secre-

The Red Army in Muelhausen, Germany, celebrated
-27th anniversary routing Nazis in street fighting.

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Labor Arts Guild

FINAL PROGRAM in the 1944-45 series of twenty wei |

People’s Concerts, conducted by the Labor Arts Guild a”
direction of John Goss, and sponsored by the Boilermaj
Union, will be presented Sunday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m, at

West Pender. Ee ;
Marie Rodker, noted contralto, wil
the distinguished guest artist on this <
sion. Mme. Rodker ranks among the |
ing concert artists from the musical +”
tals of Hurope, who have enriched —
cultural life’ of Vancouver by their
dence during the war. eee
A vare musical treat will be offers:
Hans and Trudy isindner, lute player
an unusual group of early folk selec
as originally sung te lute accompanin
Also featured in the attractions of:
interest, variety and talent, specially |
ranged for this closing event, will |
Russian ballet in miniature by the Pauline Hagman Dancer:
Grosvenor Singers, conducted by Marguerite Hillcoat Bi
John Brockington, pianist; Margaret luckings, soprano;
Purcell and Kitty Bladen, accordion duo; Betty Hilker and 7
Anders, popular sister team of Service Shows, with Barney F
and the Orpheus Concert Orchestra, under the direction of St
Bligh. Accompanists: Phyllis Schuldt, Ira Swartz and Gene —
O’Connor. = Se

ORCHIDS TO BOILERMAKERS

ONGRATULATIONS to the Boilermakers’ Union for
promotion of the labor-art movement through this first?)
of People’s Concerts. These events have been unique &
musical history of Vancouver, offering a galaxy of le
talent, including singers, violinists, pianists, dancers, cellist:
other instrumentalists, orchestras, choirs, bands, ballet, chs)
music, variety entertainers, novelties and various comm §
bodies Amateurs and professionals have been eaually sea §
along with such celebrities as William Primrose, Sir Ernest j
Millan, Arthur Benjamin, Lloyd Powell, Adolph Koldofsky, {
ment @. Williams, Glyndwr Jones, Marie Rodker and Guild! @
tor John Goss. : 5 at
These concerts Ihave been responsible for the presen |f
of hundreds of artists involving the expenditure of hun ;
of dollars in fees, and at the close of this first season hay }
come an established and recognized institution in the cul
educational and recreational life of Wancouver.
final program! z
NEXT WEEK’S CALENDAR
March 12, Monday: Regular monthly meeting 0 @
Guild members and interested persons. Serond. Monde §
of each month. Lecture Hall, Vancouver Art Galler! @
1145’ West Georgia, 8:00 p.m. Important and miter @
esting agenda. eS
March 13, Tuesday: Literary Arts Group mieetili
34 East Sixteenth Avenue, 8:00 p.m. pas
March 16, Friday: Graphic Arts
2174 York Street, 8:00 p.m. “
‘During week: Regular rehearsals of dramatic Pp)
ductions and current projects of Graphic Arts Grol
as announced in PA last week. : :

MEMBERSHIP

The Labor Arts Guild is a community effort on tht
of workers in industry and in the various arts, designed to
closer co-operation between organized labor and those ¢h @
in advancing the progress of Music, Fine Arts, Literatulg®
Drama. : ‘a
Membership is open to all those who recognize th
erowth and public spirit of the trade unions, together wi jy
advancing progressive consciousness of the people and the
ing expression of a vigorous, unifying culture, constitt |
most authentic guarantee of a lively future for the Arts”
‘field wherein the artist will find both mspiration -and 2
receptive audience for his work. , Annual fees, $2.00 minul

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