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ONTARIO MAKES RAPID STRIDES
AS POPULAR SUMMER
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A ready answer to the question ''Where shall we go for our holidays?" is found to-day among the many attractive and pleasurable resorts that have made Ontario's highlands and lake districts the mecca of vacationists from all across the continent.
From the blue waters of Huron to the rock spattered streams of the Ottawa Valley, picturesque lakes and sparkling rivers vie with each other as popular resorts.
For the ardent fisherman the Kawartha Lakes, the Thirty Thousand Islands of Georgian Bay, the Mag-anatawan, Pickerel and French river districts and inland lakes of Algonquin Park offer the best of bass, maskinonge and trout fishing.
For some a holiday is not complete without a canoe trip. For these, Timagami, the Rideau Lakes and the upper streams and lakes of Algonquin Park offer a thousand delightful canoe trips with open-air camping and cooking thrown in fpr extra measure.
For general holidays such resorts as Muskoka Lakes, Lake of Bays, Georgian Bay, Kawartha Lakes, and Lakes Couchiching and Simcoe are recommended.
Any Canadian National Railway's Agent will gladly give you literature and full information on all of Ontario's summer resorts and assist you in planning your holiday,
LIKE AN ARABIAN NIGHT'S ADVENTURE
Have you ever wished to see with your own eyes deep-caverned valleys, snow-topped mountains, rugged pathways that lead adventurous souls from the heart of forest lands up to rocky, misty heights?
All this is part of the magnificent panorama of mountain, glacier and racing stream that you can see and enjoy as you travel through to the Pacific Coast and to Alaska.
On the way there you can stop off at Jasper National Park�see the wonders of this greatest of Canadian playgrounds.
Then leave civilization behind for a day or two as you pass through range after range of mighty forest-clad mountains. Taste again the joy of city life at beautiful Vancouver and Victoria. Then take the far-famed trip through the scenic seas of the North Pacific Coast to Alaska�the land of the Midnight Sun.
Low tourist fares are now in effect. The complete cost of the trip is surprisingly low--well within reach of the average person. This way you really see the West.
Ask any Canadian National Railway's Agent for full information and literature on these tours. He will be glad to assist you to plan your itinerary.
PINE AND SEA
A Well Advised Holiday Tonic from the Maritime^
Spend this year's vacation by the seashore. Let the scent of the pine and the racy tang of the salt sea air help to fill the days wrth joyous health.
Ocean plunges every day�golfing� motoring�boating�tramping. Something to do every minute. Pictou Lodge in Nova Scotia is a well recommended resort hotel. Plenty of other accommodation too�cosy farm homes-inexpensive woodland resorts�or delightful havens on the seashore.
Any Canadian National Agent will gladly give you information about the holiday possibilities of our Maritimes. Write or ask for illustrated literature.
'Muskoka Lakes will surpass your fondest expectations of an ideal Bummer-ing place.
Muskoka Lakes are noted the continent over as one of the coolest, moat beautiful, healthful and happy summer playgrounds in the whole of Canada,
Delightful summer hotels provide facilities for every type of sport, Swimming, boating, tramping, tennis, golf and bowling are but a few of the pleasures that make a holiday spent in Muskoka never to be forgotten.
Muskoka is the vacation land for those who have only a brief holiday. It is only a few hours train journey from Toronto. Canadian National provides such excellent service that you may enjoy its delights and return to work with fresh energy and enjoyment�all within the space of a few days.
Any Canadian National Railway's Agent will gladly give you full information (including hotel raj:es) and literature on the various resorts of Muskoka Lakes.
FROM THE QUIET HOMEY
BOARDING HOUSE TO THE
GAY RENDEZVOUS OF
WEALTH AND FASHION
KNOW THE JOY OF BRIGHT WATERS AND HAPPY LANDS
The Indians coming upon a chain of gleaming, shimmering lakes about ninety miles east of Toronto, named them "Kawartha"�"Bright waters and happy lands."
It is many years since the Indians gave the name "Kawartha" to these lakes; yet to-day, vacationists find it the source of happy holidays in the many resorts scattered along the shores.
If you are an ardent fisherman, cast your line in the larger lakes for bass and maskinonge; in the smaller lakes speckled trout provide good sport.
At any of the many good summer hotels there is every facility for canoeing, motor-boating, bathing, tennis, golf and all the other out-of-door recreations.
Illustrated folders with full information and map of "Kawartha Lakes" will be gladly given you by any Canadian National Railway's Agent.
A THRILLING SUMMER TOUR
Through 1,500 Lakes and Virgin Forest Without A Guide
Algonquin Park, in the Highlands of Ontario, is the ideal spot for a roving holiday. Some 2,000 feet above sea level, Its cool pine-scented air and fresh invigorating breezes bring new life and health to nerve-worn people.
You may paddle or hike almost anywhere throughout the park without a guide. The fishing�speckled trout, salmon trout and small-mouthed black bass�can hardly be bettered.
The park, witn its glorious pine woods, rocky hills, gleaming lakes and rivers, is a veritable mecca for those who like a "he-man" holiday. Every mile of its three thousand square miles is interesting and beautiful.
Ask any Canadian National Railway's Agent for full information and illustrated literature on Algonquin Park.
THE FISH ARE BITING
Whether you enjoy a restful holiday at a quiet boarding house or all the gayety and sport of a fashionable hotel,
Up Among the Thirty Thousand Islands of Georgian Bay
If you love the out-of-doors�enjoy the thrill of the rod�the rocky pine-studded islands of Georgian Bay will fulfil y�u.r deepest desires for the perfect holiday.
This island-dotted summering place is one of the finest fishing grounds in Canada. Here black bass, great fighting maskinonge and lake trout are ready to test the wits and skill of any eager fisherman.
The islands and their connecting channels are veritable paradise to the camper, canoeist and angler. Yet it is only five hours by train from Toronto. Cottages, boarding houses and hotels are now open.
Illustrated literature and complete information as to individual resorts (including rates) and steamer service will be gladly given to y^u by any Canadian National Railway's
Reading Into It
By DAVID GRAUBART
1. That Hunt for Publicity
A characteristic news item recently appeared in the Jewish newspapers. It was a Jewish Telegraphic Agency despatch, to the effect that two Arabs were converted to Judaism in Palestine. What amused me when I perused this Palestinian report, was not the fact that our body politic and our body religious received two new members. Nor was I elated at the very idea that Judaism will have two proselytes. And I shall state my reasons, if you BO desire. Statements should not be made dictatorily and dogmatically. They should be qualified and properly equipped with arguments and reasons. Ana the arguments should be logical, not of the type the Germans are wont to call 'schlagende argumenten1�arguments that are 'weighty,' in more than one sense of the word, or, perhaps, in less than one sense. Any way, these are my reasons for not having rejoiced at the news.
Why was I not glad to hear that our nation was enriched with two new members? Because these Arabs, prior to their conversion and admission to pur fold�so I am assured by a, prominent Palestinian journalist�were already very good Jews, because they belong to the Semitic race and converse in a language akin to Hebrew. According to that same writer, we have a majority in Palestine, simply because Arabs, Bedouins, et a]., are good Jews, religious affiliations notwithstanding. There was no reason, therefore, for my elation from this point of view.
The very idea that Judaism gained two new proselytes did not make me joy-intoxicated, either, for the Talmudic
SOCIAL CENTRE IN NORTHERN WOODS
Deep in the heart of the rugged north country, hidden by pine-topped hills and thick virgin forests, lies a chain of sparkling blue lakes known as Lake of Bays. Almost unknown to the outside world until a few years ago, these Lakes have become the summer playground of vacationists and tourists.
The Lake of Bays district is large enough to enjoy seclusion and a holiday of backwoods life�if that is desired. If pleasure, gayety and joyous companionship is your holiday goal, there are large luxurious hotels�ultra-modern �where golf, tennis, bowling, swimming may occupy your time�where music and dancing makes a perfect end to a perfect day.
Any Canadian National Railway's Agent will gladly give you illustrated literature and full information on the Lake of Bays. Ask him for a list of hotels and cottages from which to make your selection.
LOST FROM CIVILIZATION IN
THREE MILLION ACRES
OF FOREST
In the heart of the Timagami Forest Reserve, miles away from civilization, the vacationist who loves the crisp, fresh air of out-of-doors, and the rugged beauty of nature, will find a holiday very much to his liking.
Whether you take along your own tent or make use of the accommodation at the excellent tourist camps, this north country does wonders in health building for you. Tired nerves relax, days of paddling harden muscles and give you a health coat of tan.
Exploring and fishing trips, under the care of an experienced guide, are big features of your holiday�be takes you to his particular fishing grounds�away on hikes and portages that bring to you the thrill of the old voyageur.
Ask any Canadian NaUooal Railway's Agent for full information and literature on holidaying in Tiraagauni. He will be glad to assist yoa in every wmy.
opinion of converts is to me |-.w TL Talmud does by no means'ronsid.e. proselytes an asset to Jews and Judaism and in many an instance does'it insS on this its conception. "Koshim zerim leyisroel Kesapahath"�prosel-tes an> not very welcome to Israel-is tu rabbinic formula. The Talmud also upbraided King John Hyrcimus for proselytizing the Idumeans.
So you see that my amusement did not come from these quarters. I Was however, much amused.
This is the interesting part of it Here were two Gentiles, Arabs, livme in uttermost obscurity. \0 one heard about them; no one mentioned their names. The wide world did not know of these two children of Allah
But, lo and behold! The moment these two Orientals were initiated into the Jewish fold, they were heralded in with pomp and ceremony, and�were honoured with a special dispatch courtesy the J.T.A. In other words' they launched out on their new career as Jews with a good dose of publicity as if they had been told that henceforth their lives will be coloured by a new characteristic tendency�publicity,
Somehow, publicity hunting has become a true indoor sport with u> Publicitis�we are sick with it. Everv move, every act, every least little thing, is accompanied by publicity. 'They' live in_ sheer obscurity. 'They' deliver scientific lectures, and no one records them. 'They' write good books and they go unnoticed. 'They' make inventions, and silently and quietly do they make their way and revolutiorme the scientific world. Unsung and unheralded�'they'. "Nichts gesagt und nichts gesungen," as Heine sang bitterly,
'We,' however, are different, Every one knows of everything that we do and everything that we do not do; every one must know. Publicitis is the rage.
And this amused me, when I read of the Arab-proselytes. They received such a fine send off. Godspeed was Said to them with pomp, and publicity, and J.T.A, despatches. And dashingly they made their entry into our body politic. "Be it known to at! these presents."
2. The Best Christian
It was in the news several days ago, A Jewish student at the University of Wisconsin was awarded a prize for being the best Christian at the university. ... It was found by the authorities that Mr. Behr was the best embodiment of Christian ethics and morals at the school.
We shall not discuss here \vhat is meant by Christian ethics. '1 hose in charge of affairs at the U. of \Y, most likely meant by this designaii-m such qualities and attributes as straightforwardness, honesty, purity, and the like.
But what is interesting is :hat the best Christian has been found to be a Jew, or that a Jew has been fui:r:i to be the best Christian. Anywa\. ?eeing that the first Christian wa> ?� ]^ why should not here and ihi-re be found best Christians as Jews?
3. Index Rabbinlcus I chanced to receive a little ;..i;ipnlet some time ago, wherein the author, writing in Hebrew, gives a list of books in Jewish literature that mi^' _ not oe read by pious Jews. A peru-u: o! tne list will show us that some of tre booa listed are rather innocent. Some a them are books of responsa,
them very unassuming homilenral Q^ quisitions, and others quite ar.t:qi*tea Commentaries of the Bfole. AH m all they are books that, to the kn of the present writer, do not sma high-powered heresy. That pamphfr tecr oojht to bepsycboanaly be brands, articularly, one
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