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he has will be taken away." {wk}? 3 popular American mag- - “me we read the following: sure may be too easy for United Siam youths. They are growing weak because they get too little

exercise in modern pampered llvvrrhgel the writer went on to quote the following figures out .1 9. new study Iponso -G by New York University. "Out of 4453 children given muscular

illness tests, 56.0 per cent, failed to meet ii minimum standard for ...-.;m. Out as 1.937 European Llilldrcn who were given the fit- ness iesis 8 per cent failed to meet. the same standard." I O I

The writer went on to discuss the cause of this American dc- iliflt’ in muscular power. One is the growing luxury of American lire, and the lack of substitutes for the body-building exercise mat work or harsher living con- diiions used to create auto- maucaily.

Walking obviously is not the grral and unavoiiable source of cxerclse that it was before care aiirl school buses came along. Chores. such as chopping wood a".d carrying ashes. which once ,';I\'P millions of boys a. daily n-vrkout. are tiiings of the past. l-ivcn on farms electric appli- anccs. tractors and other ma- .-hiiies have reduced work and exei-cise generally.

Now this is a perfectly natural law--Powers undeveloped fade fl\\'lt_\'. There is no place for stand- ing still in our use of any of nature’: gifts for body. mind or spirit: we must advance or per- isli. Back of that saying of Jesus’ \\hlv'h we quoted in the first paragraph in His “Parable of the Pounris." . . .

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away on e. long Journey. entrust- ed his money to his servants —' to each one a pound. One traded with his pound so busily that he made ten pouiids out of one. and received the uward. he deserved. lut another of the servants was afraid that, if he risked his pound in trade, he would lose it, and laid is away carefully. When his master returned. he brought the pound in full measure back to him. But the master was angry to find that his money had been kept idle. end sald:—"'1‘ake the pound from him and give it to him who has ten pounds."

Sometimes we used to writhe to see this law in operation in _college. Here, for example, was s. ebecial class in church music. Thege was among us one gifted singer who had a fine voice and had cultivated it carefully. It seemed to us less gifted mortals that he needed the instruction given least of all; what happened actually was that he got the most out of it. To him who had, more was given.

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so it was in all our classes. The one who entered them well- prepared was the one best fitted to take advantage of all that the teacher gave; the one who came ln poorly prepared could scarce- ly understand what the profes- sors lectures were all about.

This law governs the spiritual life. Spiritual endowments atro- phy very quickly when unused Sometimes people protest that they have had no experience: of Christ and His love such as their neighbors talk about. The obvious answer is a question: What have you done to cultivate your spiritual gifts? Like all other endowments they grow by exer- clse.

By divine wisdom the Sacred Day was set apart for soul cul- ture. God claims our attention and service on this part of our time. and, by keeping it for Him, our spiritual perceptions grow keener. our sense of the Holy Spirit’s presence clearer. and His guidance and help a reality. When men ignore God's will in life’: ordinary decisions. they lose their consciousness of it: when they watch for His com- munication of His will and obey it. He makes it clearer and more compclling.every day.

It is vein to esk:——"It is wrong or right to do this or that on the Sabbath?" The plain fact is that by keeping apart the sacred day for spiritual uses. the soul is fit- ted for the life in Christ. so with Bible study. public worship, the sacraments. Christian service and other means of grace: neglect them and the soul that they were meant to feed will starve: use them and the soul will grow in grace and in the knowledge and love of God.

W.'C.T.U. Notes

MEDICAL TEMPEBANCE

Health is our greatest asset. it is our business to protect Health by proving that alcohol ‘is not a medicine to cure illness but is a narcotic and a dangerous drug.

Haven lnrierson. M.D. eel’!- “There is no evidence that human health is improved as a result of the use of alcohol."

Professor Raymond Pearl. in his book. "Alcohol and Longevity" says “excessive drinkers have a life ex- pectancy of 8.18 years less than normal life expectancy."

Sir Andrew Clark, M.D., says: "Alcohol is a poison; so is etrych- nine; so is arsenic; so is opium: it ranks with these agents. Health is always in some way injured by it —benefltted never."

John Hay. late Professor of Medi- cine, Liverpool University. says “Alcohol is not only futlle_ but de- trimental, when administered in repeated doses to help a failing heart."

Let's face the fsctsl Let us rise up and build for Total Abstinence —Bulld the walls of FACTS about alcohol in its relation to the Health and Well-Being of our Na- tion.

N. I. Get: Health Services Grant

OTTAWA. (OP)—New Brunswick health services are getting a $44,- 482 grant from the health depart- ment. -

Announcing the grant Wednes- day, the department‘ said the funds are to assist the province in improving its diagnostic services generally. The money would be applied to the expansion of labor- atory services in Saint John and establishment of a branch labor- atory in Moncton.

l‘II.S'l.‘ WOMAN LAWYII

Clara Brett Martin of Toronto. Canada's first woms lawyer. was called to the Bar in 397.

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COLORED ISLAND VIEWS. - Crssweil's Studio.

YOUI IATUIDAY NIGHT JAM- noun. Charlottetown Forum, be- ginning June lath.

SAND!'S—Now catering to San- quets. Weddings. Convent‘ and Social Gatherings. Phone 1411.

suns! store open daily. also Monday and Thursday evenings until 9 p. In. Arthur Vesey.

ATTENTION LITTLE THIATIE Mnillllll. - Annual Meeting tonight at I p. in. in the City Hall.

ENGAGEMENT. — Mrs. “Robert Doyle announces the engagement of her daughter, Iiothe. Mabel, to Mr. Leo Doiron, son of Mrs. Lawrence Doiron and the late Mr. Doiron of Charlottetown. The marriage will take place the latter part oi June.

GRAND VISITATION -— Mont- gomery Temple No. as Pythiari Sisters was honoured by a visit from ‘Grand Chief. Mrs. Juanita Lakemen. Grand Marian, N. B. A large number of members welcom- ed Mrs. Lakeman at a. special meeting on May 25. the presiding officer being Mrs. Lillian Smith. other Grand officers present were Miss Doris Stoyles, Moncton. N. 3.. Mrs. Margaret Brady and Mrs. Addie Affieck. Sonia of the work of the Order was exemplified in an impressive manner, after which Mrs. Lakemen gave an inspiring addreu. other out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hayward, MOHCVDH. N.B. On behalf of the Temple a suitable gift was pre. sented in the Grand Chief by Miss Ethel Sutherland, P.C. Corsages were presented to the visiting ladies by Mrs. Marion Buell. Mrs. Jessie Benton, Mrs. Amy I-Iamphiil, Mrs. Nadean Wotton, Mrs. Janet Beaton. .

Connors-Trainer Wedding

A pretty wedding was solemnized at Petawawe. Army Chapel on Ap- ril 21 at ten o'clock when Rev. Father Ruth united in marriage Muriel Trainor to Tpr. Arnold Connors. both oi Charlottetown.

The bride chose a chartreuse suit with white accessories. Her corsage was yellow roses.

The bridesmaid Miss Anita Gir- oux chose I. navy suit with light blue accessories. Her corsage was pink roses.

Tpr. W. J. MacGuiii: supported the groom.

After the wedding Tpr. and Mrs Connors motored to Toronto and other parts oi Ontario. after which they will reside in Pembroke, Ont. The groom is attached to Peta- wawa Army Base.

York And Vicinity

Mrs. Fred I-Iolman. Charlotte- town, was the guest of her sister. Mrs. Elmer Brown and Mr. Brown. York. on May 23.

Mrs. Horace Vessey. York. spent the week-end at the home of her daughter.‘ Mrs. Allison West. Charlottetown.

The many friends of Mrs. Pe- ter Proud are sorry to hear she has entered the Prince Edward Island Hospital for treatment. All wish her speedy recovery.

Mr. Edison Hardy, Halifax. spent the week-end holiday at his home in York.

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Walker and family. Halifax. spent the week-end holiday in Charlotte- town and York. .

Mr. and Mrs. Fred McLeod and family were visitors to York on Sunday. They were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Brown.

The many friends of Mr. Elmer Brown. York. are glad to hear he is much improved in health.

Mr. Edison Watts, York. left May 18, for Halifax. where he will enter the Victoria Hospital for treatment. His friends wish him a speedy recovery.

Mr. Donald Crockett was a vis- itor to the City on May 22.

Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Watts. Halifax. spent the week-end holl- day in York. the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Watts.

Mrs. Malcolm Allen and Miss Aletha Brown, spent May 24 in Georgetown.

Mrs. Ebby Hardy. York, was

a Visitor to Crapaud on May 23.

Mr. and Mrs. Will Watts. York. spent.Mey 24, at the home of their daughter. Mrs. Lowell MacMil- Ian. Covehead.

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Watts. spent Sunday at Ci-apsud.

Mr. I-Ierry Vessey. York. was a visitor to City on May 15. 30

Grade 1 Enrollment

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birth certifies enrolls in September.

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Parents whose children’ are entering Grade I for the first time are requested to enroll them before June

attend. Pupils for Grade I must have reach- ed their 6th birthday by December 31st before they

Parents are also advised that vaccination and tea must be presented when the pupil

for September 1954

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TEACI-IBIIS’ STUDY GROUP- The teachers‘ study group met in New Ctlugow school on Thursday afternoon. May the 21. There were 16 teachers present. The super- visor. Mr. Ross. presided. The "Modern School Achievement Tests" were discussed and distrib- uted to the teachers for use with Grade VIII classes. These tests are to be used only as e. guide to teachers. on the year's work prepared by the teachers as well as the ach- ievemant tests. several matters were discussed before the meeting adjourned.

Ottawa Report

By Patrick Nicholson

The shindig in white tie and tails which the Governor General staged this months for. Parlia- mcntarians and their wives has left its backwash of coffee-time tales.

one local newspaper reported: “It was a mixed crowd. A W0- minent socialist M. P. was seen to josile an old line "Tory” caus- ing him to spill his brimming glass of champagne. Except for a decidedly cold glance from the Conservative who lost. a couple of sips, there was no incident."

The jostler was the physically and politically prominent mem- ber of Moose Jaw, Ross Thatcher; the cold-glancing not-so-old-liner was Woodstock's Wallace Nesbitt.

Keeping the family score even. Mrs. Peggy Thatcher did as much for a very brassed bit of air force brass; talking with her hands in the infectious Quebec manner. she caused his glass to make an as- sisted jet take-off.

Also bi.-lying the comment that there was no incident at the Bell was Vancouver‘: Liberal M.P.. Jack MacDouga1i, who is reported to have voiced to Conservative leader George Drew the criticism which many members of all parties feel. for his bewildering action in requesting his party's one-man brains trust Mel Jack to resign. Just what he did say, Doc Mac- Dougali professes to forget; ac- cording to those who heard the Vancouver eloquence, Colonel Drew probably wishes he could forget too.

Dlefenbakers On Israel

The audience-gripping series of Diefenbaker talks on the inter- esting Dlefenbaker tour of the Holy Land is off to a gala start. Mrs. Olive Diefenbakcr decrib- cd their visit to the Holy sites to the Parliamentary Wives As- sociatlon. in what listeners claim to be the most interesting talk they have ever enjoyed. John Diefenbaker himself opened in Montreal before a million dollar audience of more than 400, gather- ed .by the Zionist Organization sponsoring the drive to sell Israel Government Bonds. The door charge was si purchase of at least one $1.000 bond per head.

Galt‘s Liberal M.P.. Art White. has a sore shoulder: too many pat: on the back for the official recognition accorded to his long one-man protectionist fight on be- half of Canada's woolen textile industry. His persistent claim that the tariff levied against imported British worsteds is unrealistically low. and now been referred to the Tariff Board for study.

May Moves

May seems to be moving month for top politicians. just as it is for less prominent families. Nova Seotia's representatives in the Cabinet. Bob Winters. has just bought a large home on the once- wes-exclusive Glemow Avenue in the heart of Old Ottawa. The significance of this purchase is that it seems to scotch the sug- gestion, even made by his political opponents here. that he would be the best: successor to the late Angus L. Macdonald as leader of the Liberal Party and Premier in his native province. This sug- gested drsft has not been popular either with Mr. Winters himself. or with Mr. C. D. Howe. who handpicked him for the Cabinet and has been grooming him to take over the Howe mantle as Minister of Trade and Commerce.

Bill Benldlckson from .l(enor_a. new Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Finance and senior enough to expect early Cabinet rank himself. has just bought a large attractive home in Ottawa's exclusive residential suburb of Rockcllffe. There the Benidlclb sons will be knitting tiny ger- ments for an expected August addition to their present family of two boys.

MON'I‘R.lAL. (OP) — Norman Kalil of Ottawa. Sunday was elecb ed president of the Syrian Ortho- dox youth organisation. Canadian sector. at the closing session of its first annual convention.

Mayor carnilllen lfoude attend- ed the insteliation of officers by Archprieet Stephen H. R. Upaon. Tomato. spiritual advisor to the organisation. 4

Other members of the new exec- utive are: lots louri, Montreal. vice-president: Denise I-fabib. Mon- heel. and Mrs. Norman Kalil. ot- tawa, secretaries: and Adele Sava, 'fVJs-onto. treasurer.

Pupils must write tests-

Strange But True

By I’. I. II.leArHiu.r

The story behind the mermaids whose long tresses were combed by sea shells and whose enchant- ing voices often captivated the hearts of love-sick seamen (or so they said) can be told in a very few words. This uncouth. para- doxical mammai is not half human. half fish. but is half seal and half hippopotamus. yet in no way re- lated to either the body tapering from the waist to the fish-like tail. This amazing creature has flapper arms and the female uses these when nursing her baby. holding it to her breast. she is careful. as she comes to the sur- face to breathe, that her off- spring. too. may get a gulp of fresh air. The two heads lying to- gether in the water. present a strangely human aspect which gave rise to the strange and startling story that the dugongs— mermaids to you and me — are half human, half fish.

Mermaids. or dougongs. are still in the waters within the great Barrier Reef. They are ruthlessly slaughtered for the

blubbei‘ their bodies produce. Let us hope that the uruel hand of man may not exterminate com- pletely those shy and harmless creatures upon whose existence was founded the quaint and en- gaging legends of the mermaid. If the big diamond companies did not store these precious gems to keep the market from being flooded. you and you and you, could purchase fingers‘ full of 'em for approximately ten cents each.

To prove again that irutiitis stranger than fiction one has but in look into the life history of the tadpolr. What do we find? We learn that most little tadpoles keep on growing until they become full-fledged frogs. But there's a tadpole in South America that grows to be 10 inches long. 'I'he-n it starts shrinking until it ends up in a frog only 21/: inches long!

3000 years ago the young men of Egypt hung wolf tails on their belts to attract the fair sex. In 1953 our young blades hung fur tails on their cars for the same reason.

It's harder for a rural mall car- rier to quit his job than for an alcoholic to give up his booze. "Sort of gets into your blood." they tell us. This would seem to be a fact when we consider the record chalked up by some country mail carriers and a Kan- sas couple. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Childers. believed to be the oldest mail carrier on earth. Martin is 94 and his better half, 79. They use a panel truck to cover their 62-mile route. Despite their years neither one nor ‘tother is think- ing of calling it quits for a long time yet.

When you hear a fellow saying he's going to call a spade a spade, you may be sure he's getting ready to dig up some dirt.

It would take 137,000 lightning bugs to equal the light of one 60- watt: frosted incandescent light bulb.

Chemical warfare has been car- ried on by termites of one species el/er since bugs inhabited this planet. Their soldiers secrete, a corrosive, milky substance from their heads which puts their en- emies to flight.

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Strange as it may seem. the town of Nome. Alaska boasts but one horse. His name is Prince and he's owned by Herman Hoop of this one-horse town.

Mrs. Ann Davison. 38-year-old British widow, recently crossed the wide Atlantic solo in a 23-foot sailboat in exactly 15 months and 3 days.

Better tap that wire! The Tass Agency of Soviet Russia has a private telephone in the White House. It is in the press room along with thegtll phones of A- merican press associations and newspapers.

Ammunition plants are the sal- est. plants to work in Strange but True. as this kind of work in 1952 was only ‘-'4 as hazardous as that in the average factory. The rea- son is quite obvious: more pre- cautions are taken.

The fellow who has only half a mind to get that job (lone today

usually never gets around to do- ing it till tomorrow or the next day.

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In a standard work on natufel history I have read that the na- tives in the Torres Strait are area actually remove the overlapping plates of tortoise shell from the hawksbill by lighting a fire on the creature's back. causing them to peel off easily. When the plates are removed the animals are then liberated and after a time they are furnished with a second set of plated armour. But no humane tortoise hunter would resort to such cruel practice. Professional tortoise shell hunters either trust in the heat of the sun nr bury the shell in clean sand. and when de- composition sets in the valuable plates are detached freely.

Most old maids keep cats. Cats take their toll of field mice that play havoc with honeybees. Honey- bees enable the clover plant to spread its seeds. Clover helps fatten livestock. Livestock pro- vides the meat which gives strength to the men who defend our fur-flung empire. So. you see. old maids are really the backbone of the British Empire.

The first light used on railway trains in South Carolina was sup- plied by burning pine knots placed on a flat car hitched in the front of the locomotive.

AllS‘I'I.Al..IAN CONTRIBUTION

CANBERRA, 4CPl—-Australia has spent the equivalent of lil.000,00o on economic aid to Colombo Plan countries up to the end of last February. according to e report lust issued. The breakdown shows $3,000,000 to India. l'1.o00.000 to Pakistan. 0l.000.Wtl to Oeylon and