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OCTOBER 20. 1953

Strange But True

3 By I. II. Maouthne . The famous family of the Ptol- gmys which gave 16 kings to an- cient Egypt shows the greatest dggi-is of inbreeding-in recorded hmory without any apparent ill effects. Brother and sister mar- riages were most common, yet

most of their offsprings were highly intelligent and physically sound. I

In Abyaainia there a breed of sheep that grows hair instead of wool. -

It's a fact that every three pound roast of meat we buy two pounds of it are water! in other words, meat contains three times as much water as solid matter.

In 1793 city lots in Washing- ton's capital could be purchased for 66.50 each.

Lotteries were sometimes used to help sell lots..

Can the mind stimulate plants? it can. In recent years much study has been given to the sub- ject and much evidence added to the records of the control of plant growth through mental in- fiuence.

Max Freedom Long purchased two peach trees from the same nursery on the same day. They were planted and handled identi- cally, but one was pampered and netted while the other was left entirely to itself. Result: Long was able to control the growth of the pampered tree so that it pro- duced five times the amount of peaches as did the neglected one. This comparatively new science may some day lead to quicker sprouting. better germination, larger yields and superior crops all over the world.

The Indians were acquainted with the human aura for we read where they rubbed kernels of corn in their hands before they planted them to increase produc- tion. a

Edgar Black of lndianoia, lnd.. l-Iuna Reseacoh associate did some hand-rubbing of corn kernels last year to test the theory. The seeds which he rubbed showed an 88 per cent increase in sprouting and growth over unrubbed seeds.

In similar tests on say beans the increase was the same.

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Black next tried mental control on six pots of soy beans planted

beside six pots over which he ex- y

ercised no mental control.

In a 10-day period the favored seeds showed a net growth in- crease of 7 per cent over other seeds. which had the same care except for the omission of men- tal concentration.

We all know women who know how to make plants grow strong and beautiful. Can it be that love is the secret of what our fore- fathers used to call a "green thumb."

There is a possibility that fur- ther experiments with the human aura may lead tp great results.

A gravestone on the Island of

Jamaica carries this amazing re- cord: , "Here lies the remains of Lewis Goldy, Esq., who died Sept. 22. 1137. aged -80. He was born in France. which he left for his re- ligion, and settled on this island. where. in the great earthquake of 1672, he was swallowed up. and by the wonderful providence of God. by a second quake thrown out into the sea, where he continued swimming until res- died by a boat and thus miracu- lously preserv.ed.;'

'A Ifingis County farmer observ-

ed ,a spot in his potato field where the vines had withered! suddenly after a thunder storm.

Curious as to the cause of this, he took a fork and dug up the half grown spuds to find them cooked to perfection. Lightning did the job.' '

Production of sugar outside of plant cells is now an accomplish- ed fact. Dr. Daniel Arnon of Cal- ifornia is the man who did the seemingly impossible. Here's the how of it:

The doctor mixed water, car- bon dio'xide, an extract from hog and pigeon liver and a 'speck of coloring matter from a green

. leaf. This mixture he exposed to

the sun's light and presto! the concoction turned into sugar!

it was an Eskimo who picked Rogers' broken typo- wrlter after he and Wiley P05?- craahed to their deaths near Palm: Ban-owe Alaska. in 1935. In the typewriter was an unfinished

column bout Eskimo dogs. And strange ut true, the last two words of the unfinished script

were "after death." 0 0 0

.0ftimes with us mortals, there is "much ado about nothing", but. this is not so with the flowers. they are beautiful in their sim- plicity and are not given to pride

and parading and aping one a1'i- '

other. Without” fuss or display they. hit their places with humil- ity 'never seeking to be what they. are not. In their open faces onesaes frankness. They are not smaered with the corrosion of sophistication and deceit.

What a lesson can be learned from the flowers. Let's take that lesson to our hearts so that we may .liv'e' on despite adversitqs and. ihdfd better use of our lives

'in this good old world that the

all wise one 'allowa us to live in. en a.m child Hans Chris- tian Andersen ad dreams of lie- coming famous. He was a poor uneducated ioountry lad when he let foot in,Copenhagen. First he tried the theatre: No luck. Then hentried ballet with-the same re- su . its war laughed at and snub- bed, but he kept his chin up at the saying .goes. Eventually he

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Kingston And Vicinity - Mr. and Mrwalter Boyle,

Cornwall, were recent visitors to Kingston.

Miss Edna Colwiil spent the geek-and at her home in Kings- l'I. .

Mr. Robert Green left for Tor- onto where ha plans to spend the winter months. ,

A number from this comrnu-l nity attended the funeral of Mrs. Alex 8. MacLeod at I-lartsvillc.

Miss Ruth Younker. student at P. W. C., spent the holiday at her home here.

The school is closed for lhooiiday and reopens on

the fall October

Miss Eleanor I-lyde. Bank, spent her holidays her relatives in Kingston.

Meadow visiting

Among the sportsmen from Kingston that visited Pisquid Pond 1 . . turned ,to writing and produced those charming fairy tales which every child loves to hear. The fairy talis made Andersen fam- ous.

were Mr. Erroil and Alton Green and Regga .Newson;

Mrs. George Docherty and fam- ily, Belfast, were recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed- gar Newson.

The monthly meeting of the Kingston W. I. was held at thi- home of Mrs. William and Stew- art Colwiil.

The farmers are busily engaged in digging and oring their po- tato crops. Some have large acre- ages and wonderful yields. Every- thing ,,is encouraging (except the prices).

The United Church here was beautifully decorated for the Thanksgiving service on Sunday

evening. and were pleased to have Cherry Valley choir to take charge. Rev. Weir had charge of the serv- ice.

Mrs. Roland Buchannan enter- tained the members of Kingston United W. M. S. Mrs. James Jew- ell led the worship perlod.- Plans wereimade for supper to be held in Kingston I-lali. Next meeting at the home of Mrs. James Jew- ell.

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Henry Kendall, famous Austral- ian poet who died. in 1822, was an inspector of forests.

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Vorkiami Vicinity

-Mrs, Dewar Swan and son, Al- lison spent-October .6 la the city. I

Miss Lillian lTicAssey, teacher at York School, has returned to hrr duties after a holiday at her home.

Miss Marilyn Dixon, Principal at York school. has returned to her duties after a short holiday at her iiome.

Mrs. Dewar swan was hostess to tile York Institute on October 7 with a fair attendance. .

Mrs. Vernon Rodd, City, was the guest of hcr brother, Mr. Gor- don Crockett, on Sunday..- i

sympathy is extended to Mr Mil- tnn Vessey and family, on the death of a wife and mother.

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cooke. City, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leith Brown on Sunday.

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Mr, arid Mrs. Donald Brehalit and son Brookehwere the guests of Mr.' and Mrs. Will Watt; on

Mr. Elmer Bmwn and son Ar- thur, and Donald Crockett. paid a short visit to the city on Oct, .. .

Mr, and Mrs. Clifford Chzindlcr.

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CHARLOTTETOWN

3Miiton., 'werc,the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Vessey on October 11.

Mr. and ,Mrs. George Shaw and family, Brackley Point, iwdre the guests of Mr, and Mrs. Raymond Vessey. York.

Mrs. Leo Bearislo, Covehesd. was the. guest of her daughter. Mrs. Peter Pi-oudez and Mr. Proude on Oct. 11.

, Mrs. Fred Mobbs. Covahead, spent the week-end in the city, the guest of her sister, Mrs. You- land, i

Mia Norma Lewis, R.N.. Bos- ton, has returned to her home af- ter spending a short holiday with

her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Harry Lewis. I Mr. and Mrs. Fulton Douglas.

City, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Watts on Sunday. They also attended the funeral of the late Mrs, Milton Vessey.

Mrs. Edison Hardy, Dartmouth, spent the week-end in York, with his Wife and family. also his mot- her, Mrs. Eiby Hardy.

Mr, Donald Crockett and Mr. Cecil Watts. York, spent Oct. 10 at Tracadie where they tried their luck at the hunting which opened on that day.

Fredericton and ' Vicinity . Mrs. John Weeks, Pleasant Val-

ley. is visiting in 'Charlottetown the guest of Mrs. .1-lorry Craswell.

Mr. and Mrs. Keith "Campbell and son Eric spent a few days re- cently in Moncton, N. B.

Mrs. Hector Ross has returned home after spending an enjoyable holiday visiting in Maine, the guest of her mother, Mrs. Cobb.

A hot turkey dinner held in Fredericton on Sept. 30, was well attended and proved successful. The guests expressed themselves

xvlrs. Elby Hardy returned to her home in' York after spending a holiday at the home of her niece. Mrs. Malcolm McLaughlin. Stan- hope.

Mrs, Peter Proude, York, had as her guests on Sunday. her two brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Miliar Bear- isio, and Ml'. .ind Mrs. Roland Bearisto, Covehead.

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd MhcMillan and family, Covehead, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Will Watts on October 11. Sunday.

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-MURRAY BIVEB. SCHOOL REPORT.

as well pleased withsthe culinary efforts of the women of Pleasant Valley United Church Ladlos' Aid which sponsored the event.

ray River School is as follows: Grade X,;- 1, James Glover; 3. Anna

The regular service of worship ,wu.s held in Breaclaibarie United 3- Ff.MwiB M361-W1:

lchurch on Sunday evonlngf Oct. F9.r8"50”- I4. and was largely attended. The 5"” Ix "'1-V35” sukikhndi

guestg .peake,- W” Rev. E, c, 2, Lloyd Gordon; 3. Edith Johns- jEvans, Charlottetown. The follow- '0”- ling selections: "Beckoning I-lands". 5"” VIII "' 1- M9353 3"” W-M The Rmnbows End-r and Lean: 2, (.Arnett Reynolds. (Jean- ”Building for .Eteriiity" were effec-"119 MacKmnon; 8, Rankin Mac-

tively rendered by Mr. and Mrs.lL90d-

Neil Mattheson, Southport and ML, Grade Vn T' 1' xhthleen M"" 2, Eunice Clarey; I. Ethel

,and Mrs. Harold Carver, l-Iazei- W” brook, Macliiean. , Grade VI - 1, Harold Reid; 2,

, , inetty MacLean; Carol Livingstone. . Eviiiigoiisi. E. P. Benoit. was the: Grade V - 1. Judy Acorn; 1, special speaker at the service ofigmuy Mnchegn; 3. 510,1. Mac. workship held in the FT8d6flCi.Dl'l;'Pher5On'

Church of (lhrist on Sunday Oct. Gmde Iv g, 1. wagdo Lowe; 2" 4. The service was conducted by Barry Cook; 3. E11,, M3, Moo;-9, Rev. Mr. Watterworth assisted by! Grade In ,. 1' Charles R,,gu,,.;- Rev. M. D. Dunbar, Charlottetown 2l'Ed1th geck; 3, mm Mu 1:-ergu. and Rev: Wm, Weaie, Bummer- son. , side. During the service a duet "It Grade 11- M 1, Do”, ynwe; 2, Pays To Serve Jesus" was rendered Raymond whim; 3y (vam. am. 'by Mr. Elmer Nicholson and Miss don, (Marilyn Keemm.

Dorothy Mattheson and a solo "Hal Grade 1 .n L sterling sauna";- ” 50 Precwus W M9" VVBS W"! by 2, Daniel MacLeod: 3, (Darlene Revs wmi W931?" Nicolle, (Mary Beth Cook.

Miss Wanda MacNevin. teacher of Pleasant Valley School, is spending her fall holidays visiting at her home in Bonshaw.-Z.

'I'he Jungfrau. famed alpine peak was first sealed in 1811, but than ascent by the north face was not made until 193i. .

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