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- . Well Done, Boys! = . It is very satisfactory indeed to note the success of the agricultural short course conducted at the Vo- cational School. this year. We trust that never again will the course have to go begging for lack of applicants, as was the case in recent years. These thirty bright young farmers, who ve just completed their studies under the tuition of federal and pro- vincial department officials, will be athe best advertisement of the ad- vantages which this course offers. It is to be hoped, as Hon Mr. Cullen Said, that they will find their appe- tite whetted for more knowlege in . the field of agricultural development. And unlike many other occupations, theirs will provide full scope for greater efforts right at home. ° The industry is passing through a critical stage, not only in Canada but throughout the civilized world. Modern methods have revolutionized the. techniques of both production

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and marketing. We are only at the.

beginning of this stage in scientific farming, and we can expect further developments that will eliminate the inefficient producer altogether, while presenting greater opportunities than ever to those with adequate training and ambition.

-.The greatest value of the shor course, as we conceive it, is in its stimulating effect upon the stu- dent. Education never stops. The greatest scholars have been students ail their lives, and at eighty have been as eager to acquire new know-

_ ledge as when they Were eighteen—

more so indeed, as being more aware of the untapped wealth of knowledge that lay before them. This applies to agriculture as truly as to any branch of the humanities or physical scien- ces. Its practical value in a Prov- ince such as Prince Edward Island

should be obvious to all. Over and.

above that, there is the satisfaction which comes from acquiring the “know how” of one’s work, and the skill in applying it. :

We congratulate the students on their fine showing; “the best class we have had in the quarter of a cen- tury I have been with the depart- ment,” as Deputy Minister Wright remarked. Years from now, they wi be prouder even than they are today of that tribute, and the Province will be the better for their zeal and in- dustry

Red Cross Anniversary

When the Canadian - Red Cross ‘Society was granted its charter by ‘an Act of Parliament in 1909 the nation was young, and the work of

. the organization was very limited.

Prior to that date Red Cross activi-

ties were handled by a small group of ©

men and women, the first overseas Branch of the British Red €ross Society. This Branch had been es- tablished by Major General G. S. Ryerson in 1896. His interest in- the Red: Cross dated back to 1855 when he fashioned a crude flag depicting the traditional symbol to mark a primitive .ambulance during the For fifiy years the Canadian Red Cross Society has carried, on the traditional principles established in ‘the mind of Henri Dunant a century ago. During these five decades it has _grown from a-very small establish- ‘ment of 4 few willing and interested workers to the status it enjoys to-

* day—the nation’s largest voluntary

“4 ae . o tell the story of the work ac- complished and the people helped by the Red Cross would be quite impos- sible here. There would be highlights , of Red Cross action in peace and war, ‘in prosperity and. depression. It - would tell of pioneering in ‘public health work and the effort to make *our country healthier and happier. The story would outline services for our Armed Forces in two World ' Wars and in the Far East. It would ‘ recall the help provided day in and day out for ‘the veterans of those wars who have been forced to live out their lives in the restricted con- fines of hospitals and Anstitutions.~ The people of all ages whose. lives have been saved by the free blood ’ transfusion serviee would contribute “an. a: Aa ‘The history

burned and. people were grateful be- cause the Red Cross @as on the job.

Thousands of Canadian service- men would willingly contribute many

of a ‘Canadian Red, Cross prisoner- of-war parcel.

men, women and childten of many

call Canadian Red Cross help when the tides of fortune were against them. Others would thank a little-

cause it brought them together with loved ones after years of separation. Millions -of citizens would look back and reminisce about their days as members of ‘the Canadian Junior Red Cross and of how that experi- ence had given them a better appre- - ciation of mankind and made them better citizens. These are but a few ( of the many ways our Red Cross has served Canada and the world. This year the Canadian. Red Cross Society looks. back.over a half cen- tury of achievément and forward to - its humanitarian obligations in the future. People have been and will a?- ways be anxious to serve as volun- teers to carry on the traditional work, but they must have the financial backing of their fellow citizeris: Our contributions will keep our Red Cross _Yeady and alert, always on the job.

‘On A Shoestring

_Few companies in Canada, says the Windsor Star, have done so well -out of the pockets of the taxpayers as Avro. It was startéd on a financial shoestring. It and its associated com- panies now form an industrial em- pire. ry :

_, Sir Roy Dobson, chairman of the board of Avro, borrowed $1,078 fr legal fees for the acquisition of the old Victory Aircraft plant. He then bought this wartime plant, which cost the taxpayers $7,000,000, for a bargain rate of $2,000,000. But he didn’t pay any money down. He was to pay for it out of profits. The same device pertained in regard to $2,500,- 000 borrowed for working capital. __ By 1954, reportedly, $480,000,000 of public money had been poured into Avro. The. Hawker-Siddeley group, then its sole owner, had put in only $16,000,000. It now owns eight other companies, has controlling «interests ‘-in two others, and a large stake in another.

To date it is estimated that $1,500,000,000 of public money has gone into this industrial empire, in- cluding the $400,000,000 which al- ready has gone down the drain on the Arrow program. On a_ borrowed $1,078 as a starter, that isn’t bad

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jm cDITORIAL NOTES

At a meeting held this week, the Maritime Stock Breeders Association and the Amherst town council dis- solved a previous agreement between the two bodies which stipulated*the town’s -responsibility for replacement of the Winter Fair buildings destroy- ed by fire last July. In exchange for their release from this obligation, the town council agreed to pay the MBSA $85,000, a portion of the insurance money collected by the community

as'a result of the fire.

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Nearly ninety million trees have been planted in Northern Ireland since 1921 as pa programme which aims at «making _the country self-supporting in tim- ber requirements by the end of the century. So far the total area cover- ed under the programme is ‘50,000 acres: this year, 3,500 acres will be planted and, in two or three years’ time, 5,000 acres wHh be planted per annum. The timber is mainly soft- woods, principally spruce, but larch

and fir are also grown.

On the whole, the farm loan legis- lation appears sound. It is to be hoped that it will result in improved condi- tions in agriculture. There is, how- ever, room for disagreement on some points. For one thing, it seems dig; criminatory to limit the benefits to men unde* 35. A good many farmers at that age and older are not well established. They would appreciate a little heip. Certainly, they are not too old to. assume ‘responsibility for the indebtedness. For another thing, a greater guarantee than is indicated in. the legislation is needed .in order

‘ to insure that equal treatment is ac- ‘corded to all applicants. It is not easy to distinguish between “worthy” and

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PSYCHIATRISTS NEEDED

Sir,This Province now has a fine modern mental hospital. Dr. Forsythe and Dr. MacVicar have left the staff. What is being done by the government to replace these men? It is rum- oured that“a young student is being given a two years’ course in psychiatric training. In a day when so much is being done to help the mentally ill, such help- ers are not enough. We need cer- tified psychiatrists. What care, other than custodial care, does our mental hospital, with its short staff, give to the ill of our province? .

In the city the Mental Health Clinic has for some years been ‘an extremely busy place. It was

staffed by Dr. Forsythe, Dr. Theriault, Dr. MacVicar, Dr. Beck and a psychologist. Now

this clinic is staffed by one doc- tor only and he is a child spec- ialist. What is the government doing about it? Is the medical profession, as a whole, showing any interest? I am, Sir, ete.,

. INTERESTED.

Charlettetown.

OUR MEMBERS IN SESSION

Sir,—We note regretfully that little emphasis is being placed on the Causeway during the) present session of the Provincial Legis- was the declaration of Joseph Campbell whose incisive statement that it was immaterial from what poli- tical source we got the Cause- way so long as we got it will be heartily endorsed by every good Islander who loves his Pro- vince more than his party. There have been casual and timid re- ferences to the project from oth- er members but with diffidence that guarantees indifferent im- pact at Ottawa. Bes , We agree with most of the stafe- | ments presented in the Federa-, tion of Agriculture's brief, but were disappointed that they fail- ed to make any mention of the ‘Causeway: They went to consid- erable paips to emphasize the importance to this Province of the tourist trade. The first con- sideration . in this business it would seem to us is to make it possible for the tourists to get there without having to wait for hours — in a little town with no accommodation or proper rest rooms — for the ferry to take them across. They turn away from the ferry in droves when ‘.they see this dismal prospect \ahead of them. :

For’ Heaven's sake let us put first things first: We agree that proper facilities should be at the disposal of the few tourists who brave the crossing and we would add that it is smart to avoid ex- ploiting them and to extend to them every courtesy and kind- ness; and promise them that we will in the not distant future have a causeway from the mainland that will make this little Province with its quiet pastoral scenery, and its beautiful and safe beach- es the Mecca for tourisis from all

the members of the Provincial Government and the members of the Opposition will not let cheap political manoeuvres interfere with their enthusiastic support of this proposal. If our provincial parliamentarians neglect to im- press Ottawa with their determin- ation that this fulfilment of the terms under which we entered Confefleration, shall obtain in the near future, we shall know to whom blame shou'd be attached.

With regerd@ to the administre- tiin of National Unemp'oyment payments, ‘seme glaring injustic- es should be remedied. In order to qualify for insurance pzyments, a man who has worked for a period of time sufficient to give him enouzh stamps to warrant his receiving his payments, must be discharged in good hea'thi and be available for . employment should any be offered to him.

aagee \ paid and there is not the

| unemployment payments in the

North America.. We do hope- that }-

leave in order to take care of a | sick relative he is’ immediately disqualified. Did anyone ever hear of an enactment, that so com- pletely defeats the object for which it was intended—to _re- lieve distress? We trust that someone, whether , Government or Opposition, will have a resolu- tion drawn up and presented to Ottawa to have this error in in- tention rectified. In effectimz the legislation ‘concerning these pay- ments someone very evidently goofed.

One sensible move made _ by Harvey Douglas from 5th. Kings, since he assumed representative resvonsibilities, was to sponsor a resolution, recommending that unemployment benefits be €x- tended to employees of farmers. We hope this resolution will] be forwarded to Ottawa, and re- ceived favorably. It is unthink- able, that men employed in our most basic, most essential. and poorest d industry, should aot receive equal benefits with other workers. Fishermen and even Irish Moss pickers get stamps and are paid all winter. Their industry is indeed basic and we are delighted that they are -get- ting this gnoney, but why in the | name of common sense discri-| minate against the farmer?

Farmers’ sons who stay home in the busy spring and summer ‘months when their hélp is. so bad- ly needed could be put on a wage basis, and be qualified to receive this money during the wiiter months, if they stayed at home. As it is now, they go to the in- dustrial cities, work all summer for good wages, let father get along the test he knows how] on the farm, then come home in the winter and draw unemploy- mer‘ monies. Though they do

need for their work-as in the summer months, $ 'y can help around the farm without pay: Should they

they worked for their father in the summer for pay?

Ask any farmer about the lab- or situation and he will tell you, that it ig mext to impossible to get farm help, in competition with other forms of labor where stamps may be given. Little wonder that our farms are run down and deserted in many cas- es. Old men cannot do the work an? the young men are away where they can gét more money in the summer ard leisure and

winter.

We were surprised to hear from ‘ome source’ that the Federation of Agriculture did not recom- mend stamps for the farm em- ployee, the reason being we. be- lieve that many farmers do .not care for the small amount of book-keeping involved and for the small expense. They are misin- formed. Every farmer in this dis- trict at any. rate§ that we have heard talking on this subject, be- moans the fact that he cannot get help as he cannot give stamps.

Qn: another matter we are slizhtly disgusted with Mr. Doug- las. He has again indulged in his perennial ebullition against pri- vate enterprise. One would think at his age and after his past experiences he would have ac- quired sufficient maturity te re- cognize the futility of his dog-in- coe attitude, and direct

thing less beneficial to the far- mer, then our well organized economically operated packing houses and feed manufacturers. The fact that they are success- ful does not mean that they are excess profiteers — com*etition takes care of that end of it, and we have anti-trustselaws to con- trol exp!oitation—but that they are smart.

These are the- kind of men we want to run this type of business: They are trained for it, have de monstrated their ability, have the

Should he be discharged on: ac-

count of sickness or shouki’ he

not have the same privileges if,

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fits. They fill a recognized need. K has many times been demon- strated that any and all attempts to. substitute non-profit organiza-

-tions for these established pack-

ing houses has resulted either in dismal and expensive failure with

| disastrous repercussions for the

members involved or the adop- fion of the regular profit sys- tem, following a hiatus of flound- ering finance.

Regarding Mr. Douglas's sweeping declaration that all his constituents are strongly in favor of a marketing board, we have reason to believe he is ‘correct, but not exactly in the sense he wishes to imply. We believe that apy attempt to reinstate the old dictatorial regime, with its im- perious dicta, its fines, its res- trictions, and its ineptitude, would meet with the same fate as it did in the Jast plebiscite. We believe however that a voluntary Producers Association. with its own selling agency, and its ener- gies directed towards such things as the highest standard of quality for its produce, rigid inspection. representation in every possible market, and-a comprehensive ad- vertising policy, could be an enormous success. .

We have heard much th the press and over our TV sets with regard to the’ recent .deter- joration in the prestige of the P. E. Island spud. This is under- standable. The consuming public are no longer satisfied with gomething to eat; they want it; in clean condition, without blem- ish, in size packages to suit each particular trade. and in attrac- tive pdckages. Were such an or- ganization established with volun. “ary membership of careful grow- ers, we believe it would be a very short time till they would develop a prestige for P. E. Island pota- toes as grown and packed by their association, that would even- tually have all independent ship- pers seeking their produce and paying them a premium for it.

‘will become worse no matter

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lity. . However, some hearing difficul- ties are related, at least -in part, to a nervous condition and anx- iety over she impairment. This - type of loss is quite likely to vary from day to day. ,

AN IMPROVEMENT

In-such cases, the wearing of an aid prescribed by a docior may actually improve unaided hearing.

The explanation is fairly sim- ple. hear better, your nervous system naturally performs better. Thus, if a nervous condition is deterior- ating your hearing ability, the use of an aid will often improve” it, even when you aren't wearing the aid.

Of course, just how much the ofdition will improve. is some-

ing which must be determined by your doctor.

In some cases, hearing loss

how long a hearing aid is woorn. But here again, wearing the aid may actually help to slow up the rate of loss and make it much less noticeable.

PASSES SOUND

The job of a proper hearing aid is simply to help the ear do a better job of passing sounds along.

The ears of a person with normal hearing are - stimulated constantly, every minute, wheth- er he is awake or asleep.

A hearing aid helps stimulate the higher centers of the ears of persons with hearing loss. This additional stimulation helps keep them in better allround condition.

That's why a hearing aid gen- erally should be used all the time when it is not really a hindrance to do so.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Mrs. H.: [ would! like to know if there is a cure for osteoarth- ritis? I can hardly walk.

Answer: Many treatments are useful in this condition, and re duction of weight is often help- ful when the legs are involved. It would be well to consult your doctor for advice.

tion would preclude the antagon- ism immanent in a monolithic structure with legislative com- Pulsion as its motif.

We note with satisfaction, that new credit opportunities are be ing made available for —young farmers who will have the te- merity and faith in our future to settle on farms. Let us see to it that their faith is warranted, that we will offer them such tan- gible things, as government spon- sored farm groups, comparable transportation as represented by the Causeway and its implied early marketing opportunities, and a demonstrative recognition of the value and basic necessity of our farmers, that will assure them of first place in our con- sideration. This way eventually

picture of sagging rooftrees, col- lapsed barns. and the general

This voluntary type of organiza-

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Monday, “The Liquor Problem” and writ- ten by a “parent” who was too shy to-.use his or her name. ~~

The letter ended by saying

this: “It would seem that the time has come for the appoint- ment of a Royal Commission to examine, without f or favour, the entire liquor set-up in our Province.” : First, before going into the let- ter, I think that this “parent” deserves a little criticism for not taking an interest in local events and happenings. I wonder if this “parent’’ realized that the P_E‘I. Older Boys’ Model Parliament met in the Legislative Assembly Chambers of the Provincial Build- ing from January 30th to. Febru- ary Ist. I believe that if this “parent” had realized this and had attended the Saturday after- noon session he or she would not have written in such tones as he or she did. In fact, perhaps he or she would have not even writ- ten such a letter. I also believe that this “parent” is an example of the ideal parent who is willing to let his or her children go to events such as the Boys’ Parlia- ment without taking an interest- in what goes on at such events. These, I believe, are the ones who are first to growl.

Secondly, I might tell this “‘par- ent” that a commission with Pro- vince-wide representation has been set up’ by the P.E.I. Older Boys’ Model Parliament to study the effectiveness of the Provin- cial Temperance Act and the alcohol, problem, in general, and this commission will be report- ing to the next Parliament. one year hence ‘around the end of January 1960). This commission was recommended by this year’s Parliament and came at the re quest of a local clergyman. I might also tell this “‘parent” that I know this commission will car- ry out their duties without fear or favour. It will also be work- ing under condXions similar to that in which a Royal Commission would work. This situation wil! likely take a load off this “‘par- ent’s’” mind because if a Royal Commission were established it would cost the taxpayer a good few dollars. We are a kind-heart- ed group of boys and are doing the same job free of charge.

Thirdly, I would like to make a few observations on the liquor problem in the Province. Too many people are getting their terminology. crossed. They are asséciating the word “‘temper- ance’ with the words “total ab- $tinence.”’ ‘“‘Temperance” means

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group’s title while the group preaches ‘“‘total abstinence” at the same time. ;

This leads me to say that the Provincial Temperance Act seems |

am quite sure many of our citi- zens will be to see the re- port of our Parliament

Commission early in\1960 an then they will see if this Provin- cial Temperance Act is really effective as far as its definition is concerned.

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I hope that this letter will help clear up a few loose ends. IT *_ must also say that I hope the report of commission of the P.~ E. I. Older Boys’ Model Parlia- ment will be available for pub- lication in connection with our Parliament next January— for the benefit of our “parent” and the citizens of this fine Pro-~ vince.

I am, Sir. etc.. VIMY W. GREGORY Premier-elect, 6th. P.E.1. Boys’ Parliament

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