THE B.C. LUMBER WORKER Page Three It's funny sometimes how you recall some of the old characters who lived in your home town during your boyhood days. In my home town there was an old ‘Frenchman named Claudius Barriault who was certainly a village character. _ He took an active part in the community life, such as trading horses, operating on pigs, calling at dances, etc. We called him Judge because he was so serious and always looked as if he was half drunk. The old fellow sold patent medicine as a _ sideline. He had a business card and on the back were printed a few French verses. By translation, and if my mem- ory recalls well it read like this: “Did it ever occur to you that man’s life is full of crosses and temptations? He comes into the world without his con- sent and goes out against his will. When he is little the big girls kiss him; when he is big the little girls Iciss him. If he is poor he is a bad manager; if he is rich he is dishonest, If he is prosperous, everyone wants to do him a favor. If he is in politics, it's for graft; if he is out of politics, you can’t find a place for him and he is no good to his country. If he does not give to charity he is a tightwad; if he does, it’s for show. If he is religious, he is a hypocrite; if he is not, he is a hardened sinner. If he gives affection he is a soft specinien; if he cares for no one he is cold-blooded. If he dies young there was a great future be- fore him; if he lives to an old age he missed his calling. If you save money you are a grouch; if you spend it, you are a loafer; if you get it you're a grafter. If you don't get it you're a bum — so ‘what the Hell’s the use.” This seemed to be his philosophy, but there was one thing he would not do, and that was to meddle in politics. No one ever knew how he voted. He would never commit himself on any ballot cast. In those days it was a custom for municipal candidates to visit all voters and solicit votes in a house-to-house can- yass. I had occasion to make many a canvass with my dad, who was a coun- cillor for years. This one year we called on Mr. Barriault. Just as a matter of courtesy. My dad went through his elec- tion {allt and wound up by saying, “Well, I know I can depend on your vote.” All the old fellow replied was, “You can do all the talking you want, but I'll vote as I dam business.” Speaking of elections, you all know the plebiscite is coming up soon. I can give - you thousands of reasons why you have to vote “yes.” I kmow only three types of people who should note “no.” Those opposed to fight- ing no matter what provocation; those ignorant and misguided persons who doubt the fascists have designs on Can- ada; finally, the out-and-out traitors, so blinded by fanaticism that appeals to reason fall on deaf ears. Now, boys, your union is 100 per cent behind a “yes” vote. Every trade union in Ganada is behind it. Here is a way to show you want a total war effort. Vote “yes” in the coming ‘biscite and help your government. felp the Allied nations open a second front now! aehal Walthams and Elgins $6.15 and up ewe Walthams, Elgins $9.95 and up ‘Hamiltons, as low as. 2 earry a fine stock of Diamond and Wedding Rings to match, low as $12.95 per set. Mail Orders n filled. Expert Watch Re- fetastional Officers Appoint Don Barbour As WA Organizer ~ Announcement of the placing of Don Barbour on the payroll as Inter- national Organizer in the Courtenay-Campbell River area, was made this week after a conference between International Secretary Benedict, Assistant Director of Organization Al Hartung and the Executive Com- mittee of the IWA-CIO District Council No. 1, Q.C.1. Agreement (Continued from Page One) working conditions; seniority, leave of absence for illness and injury; notice for close-downs, and all cookhouse em- Ployees to have health certificates, and reserved the right for the company to fire aliens. The IWA’s counter-proposals would add the following points to the above offer: (1) While not demanding recognition of the union, employees be permitted to elect whoever they wish to negotiate for them, in Accordance with existing gov- ernment labor legislation. (2) That one payroll deduction be allowed each month in addition to Federal and Provincial government deductions, if requested by employees. (3) That the matter of dis- charge of enemy aliens instead of being up to the company, be subject to gov- ernment laws and regulations. (4) An assurance from the company that they will not deny workers their democratic right to asemble and meet with their elected union business agent at reason- able periods. (5) This agreement to be subject to revision in 12 months’ time. Amongst organizations pledging sup- port to the IWA in the QOI dispute this week were the Annual Convention of the CCF, B.C. Section; the Annual Convention of the United Fishermen’s Union and the Dock and Shipward Work- ers’ Union of Vancouver. These groups after hearing a report on the union at- tempts to reach a peaceful and amicable settlement, demanded the companies de- sist in their provocative acts which are seriously interfering with the production of vitally needed war material, and pro- tested to the Federal government the biased interference in labor relations by Assistant Timber Controller D. H. Rosen- berry. They also went on record urging QCI loggers not to be provoked and pledged their support in IWA efforts to reach a fair settlement through negotla- tion and mediation. A Union Agreement in Every Camp and Mill! | NOTICE! ARE YOU GOING AWAY?—Suits or Overcoats stored, 25¢ a month. Pressing done while you wait. Buy your next Suit or Overcoat from us. Bargains In New and Leftover Clothing. SEVEN LITTLE TAILORS 386 Carrall St. PAc. 8918 Scandinavian & Modern | DAN c ING ALF CARLSON'S 5-PIECE ORCHESTRA HASTINGS AUDITORIUM 828 BH. Hastings St. EVERY SATURDAY Admission — Gents 35¢ ~ Ladies 25¢ Ladies Free till 9 pm. When In Vancouver Stop at COLUMBIA HOTEL Licensed Premises 303 COLUMBIA AVE. MA, 3757 SSS Seen anwscwnwecesceseesseccccene Barbour, who has been organizer in, Courtenay for some time and who is a former president of Local 1-80, will work under the direction of and on the pay- roll of the International's Director of Organization. The International officials, visiting BC. for the first time since their elec- tion last fall, discussed B.C. organiza- tional problems and needs, expressing the hope that with an increase in per capita during the next month it will be possible to add another representative to the organizational staff in this province in the near future. A number of other Urge “Yes” Vote’ (Continued from Page 1) guns, ammunitions and food to smash Hitler. “Democracy must intervene to open wide the gates of total war production.” Throughout the country clubs are springing up pledged towards the rally- ing of an overwhelming “yes” vote. First of these to be announced was the Tim Buck Plebiscite Committee, formed in Toronto under the leadership of Harry Bell, secretary, while other groups are being formed in many other cities and towns. Ladysmith Auxiliary Obtains Charter The IWA Ladies’ Auxiliary at Lady- smith has applied for and received their charter, Local No. 92, which will be in- stalled by Jack Atkinson at a social to be held in Nicholson’s Hall on Saturday, ' April 4. Husbands of the members are to bo guests and also several of the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Lake Cowichan Local No. 80. Committees have been appointed and several visits have been made to the hos- pital to visit injured loggers. Q eeeannencancunel 4LL WORK GUARANTEED SERVICE JEWELERS Dealers in Diamonds Watches and Jewelry EXPERT WATCH AND JEWELRY REPAIRING H. ZLOTNIK, Manager 9 28 E. HASTINGS ST. VAN., B.C. 4 Buy... LOGGER Regular $16.50 value for 16.00 Besides your saving, for every pair sold the I.W.A. receives $1.00. Vancouver > (2) () > 0 D> GEO. SS ee JOHNSON'S 1056} West Pender Street secretarial and financial problems were also taken up. Attending the District Council Execu- tive meeting, with International Secre- tary Benedict and Assistant Director of Organization Hartung, were President Harold J. Pritchett, Vice-President Hjal- mar Bergren, Secretary Nigel Morgan, and Executive Committee members Archie Greenwell and Don Barbour from Local 1-80 and Einar Hjeldness from Local 1-71. @ y “Styles for Young Men and Men who Stay Young” 301 West Hastings St. =a EET JOHN STANTON Barrister, Solicitor, Notary 503 Holden Building 16 East Hastings St. MArine 6746 HASTINGS STEAM BATHS 7164 EAST HASTINGS ST. Government Registered Masseurs in Attendance J. WEPSALA, Prop. Also Agent for Norwegian and Swedish American Steamship Lines, Highland 0240 ALWAYS OPEN RANCHO HOTEL 119 East Cordova St, Vancouver, B.C. 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