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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1931

‘ FURTHER PROGRESS

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' 1i has been our satisfaction and pleasure to record recently from official sources the steady 970K955 of our Province in respect to POP“- iation in the city and incorporated towns and the wealth of the Pro- vince as a whole and Del‘ CRDIW- I" Charlottetown there has been an increase of nearly 15 per cent in population. since 1921, and in the Province an increase of eight per- cent. in wealth per capita. Today from the same ofiicial source at Ottawa we publish a comparative statement showing a marked in- cense 1.1 the acreage of principal crops sown in the present year com- pared with the spring of 1921» With the exception of wheat, barley and oats lhcrc has been an increase in every instance, the percentage in- greatest in mixed grains, 1120.37“), closely followed by potatoes, i7l.l2"1,). Cultivated hay has an increase of 10.6 per

crease being

ccitt, rye, 10.47 por cent, and roots, B51 per ccnt. Aftcr making an al- lowance for: a 24.87% decrease in

' wheat, 7.99%’. decrease in barley and 8.34% decrease in oats, there A: a total increase oi 37,420 acres under cultivation in 1931 compared with 192i, or a not increase of 8-21 >21 very satisfactory advance at a time when elsewhere so many farms have been abandoned and agricul- lilral dcvcopmcnt brought to a standstill or worse.

ORGANIZA TION WANTED

The culture of a people is reﬂcct_ ccl more, perhaps, in its musical appreciation and the quality of its popular musical performances than i" mly other vivay. Judged from this Etillldlloint, and especialy in the matter of choral singing, Toronto ranks with any city on ‘the contin_ cht. The success which it has

-' f-Chicvcd as a_ musical centre is a

credit to Canada, and its example In this regard is well worth follow_ in; in the‘ capital cities of other Provinces. A factor of considerable importance in this success is indi- cated in a news item announcing that a great song gathering will be, arranged for September 29 in Wil- iowvale Park, as a. feature of the convextion of Parks Commissioners of America, which will then be in session in Toronto. Thousands of P001116 will take part in the song festival, plans for which involve Wmmilﬂiiy Singing "on larger pro- Dortions than have marked any Previous Project of the sort.”

"It is hoped," adds the chair- man of the committee in charge, "that the movement will extend outside the city. The small chor- a1 organizations of villages and towns have contributed much of the material of the great choral organizations which have given Toronto premiea place in ‘this line on the continent. If this rank is to be maintained it is necessary to keep up choral interest in the country districts."

It was felt by the committee that ) community singing project was particularly timely at the present, when distress and difficulty threat- eied the morale of many minds. "A singing people,” as the chairman expressed it, "is a contented people."

There have been several attempts to establish community singing in Charlotteteown, attempts which have failed largely because of pub- lic apathy- But the minority who are keenly interested should not allow themselves to bc discouraged permanently by these failures. Per- haps they havc overlooked the im- portance of interesting the rural communities in the project.

If Toronto is dependezrt upon the contribution of the small choral organizations of towns and villages for‘ material for its great music fes- tivals, the same might well apply to Charlottetown. In any event, it is important to keep in mind the "community" aspect of any such project. Music festivals are not "high-brow" entertainments 101' the exclusive benéﬂt of the wealthy

and sophisticated. They are demo- cratic, in the true sense of the word, and exert a cultural influ- ence by reason of the fact that they are participated in by all classes under the direction and leadership of persons of mature musical taste, of whom we have many in this city and province well qualiﬁed to take the initiative. If these persons would get together and consider the possibilities in the formation of a choral organization embracing the musical talent of the Province. they might ﬁnd less difficulty than they anticipated in arousing and maintaining public interest.

POPU LA R APPOINTMENT

The appointment of Major C. C. Thompson. M. C., to the Pensions

‘Tribunal is one which we believe will give general satisfaction in this

Province. Hitherto, Prince Edward Island was not represented on. the Tribunal, and this fact was urged strongly by the Conservative fed- eral representatives, Hon. J. A. MM!- Donald and Messrs. W. Chester S. McLure and J. H. Myers, as a rea- son for the present appointment being made. ’ l Major Thompson's qualiﬁcations, as a war veteran and experienced business man, ﬁt him in every way for the position. Since the war, he has been closely associated with the work of the Canadian Legion,

- and he has-risen in the militia

force to the responsible post‘ of Bi-i. gade Major, and honorary A.D.C_ to the Lieutenant Governor.

The position of member of the Pensions Tribunal is one of great honour and respotsibility, and we congratulate Major Thompson most sincerely upon this well merited recognition of his services, both as a. soldier and a citizen

—-—-—i——-i__ 'A BUSINESS INDEX

A grailfvinr report 0n business conditions comes from the Canad- ian National Exhibition. The sup- erintendent of the eastern annex of the Coliseum made inquiries or l9 exhibitors of various products there and the results are surprising. One ﬁrm said: “Business is con- Blderebly better than last year and PPOSDBCL! are better. Business oi; the Exhibition actually shows a 400 per cent. increase." Another stated that if they get all the business promis- ed they cannot handle it in their P79591175 fBCtOTy- Another thought an exhibit would be a waste of time but found inquiries and prospects better than anticipated. sever-hi expressed themselves as well satis_ ﬂed. The only discordant notes were from some of the exhibitors of ag- ricultural implements. The direct. ors believe that this report is typi- cal and a. true indication of busi- 1198i all the Exhibition. It applies particularly to the automotive building from which most satisfac- tory assurances have been received.

EDITORIAL NOTES

Although Premier Taschereau won the election he is confronted withyanother contest that may tax his diplomacy to the limit. The women of Quebec have organized to demand the franchise and will be satisﬁed with nothing less than the equality enjoyed by their sist- ers in the other provinces of the Dominion.

The portfolio members of the Stewart Government were unop- posed in the lay-election nomina- tions yesterday. This was in accord with customary procedure and it was also good policy. The Oppo- sition acted wlsely in refraining from putting the Province to the expense of a contest over seats in constituencies which have‘ already spoken unmlstakeably in favor of the Stewart Government, and which would certainly returmthe Conservative portfolio members with even larger majorities than

IUTES BY TIIE WAY

The Indian name o! Prince Ell" war-d Island, Canada's Island province, is "Epagwit" mennlnl "resting on the waters" ucoordlnl to the Oeolrtphlc Board of 0m- eda. The Leland was known In m! early times to the Branches "Ile St. Jean" and to the Ensllsh as “St. John's Island." In order w prevent confusion with St.’ John's. Newfoundland, and Saint John. New Brunswick, an act was Plu- ed in 1780 naming the Island-“NBW Ireland," but as the name had Ii- ready been used, it was disallowed. Eventually in 119B the Island re- ceived its present name, after Ed- ward, Duke of Kent, father of Queen Victoria, who was then in command of the troops at Halifax, Nova. - Scotitm-lbc.

w, need 1omtlhllif more than hand-to-mouth measures to meet the strain of the present ﬁnancial crisis, says the London Daily Mall. we require a, settled policy which by taking every possible step to te- vive our agriculture, and by stay- ing thé huge influx ,oi’ foreign manufactured goods, would move the balance of trade decidely in our favor. The risk which we have to avoid is that of gradually drift- ing into the position of a debtor nation. It can be avoided, but only on the condition that we take the proper precautions in time.

Mr. Snowdm has the reputation of being cold-blooded on financial questions and of looking at things pretty much as they are. He has announced that he will retire at an early date and that this will be his last budget. It" may be surmised that he would like to carrypway with him the honor of saving his countrys financial position and that his proposals, if carried out, will have that effect.

Apparently the coalition has a majority sufficient; to (‘gﬂfy the budget through Parliament. An early general election is‘ inevitable, the coalition will end, and we be- lieve that the components of ii; will be able to justify their policy be- YOPB the electors. Itistoc earlyhow- ever, to speculate on the compost- tion of the new House of Commons,

Gandhi's pledge that, India will not turn to Communism, whatever happens, is somewhat reassuring. Nevertheless the resistance to Brie- ish authority of which he is the chief representative has ﬂueeieh- ed India in the past with SOmBthlllg even more dangerous than Com. munism. That is chaos.

Prophecy, says tho Detroit Free Press that: the twelve months per- iod durlng which payments of in- ternational government debts are held in abeyance will be extended indefinitely has become quite pre- valent, and clearly is a reflection of widespread public and govern- mental sentiment. Of course, a "permanent. moratorium" would be nothing mOre or less than cancel- lation. We have a. feeling that it will be difficult to persuade the people of the United States and their representatives in Congress to agree to such cancellation some of the debtor countries may default. but that will be a differ- ent matter. '

Weather has been termed the small talk of itverage mortals and the life of the farmer. 1t is the out! element from which we cannot step aside and live. Considering the way in which we are all creatures of the sun, and taking into account the many mysteries which modern science has illuminated or solved, it is rather remarkable that as yet no reliable formula. or graph has been produced concerning the moods of the climate. It is true we have forecasts of the weather, We are warned when heart waves or cyclonic temipesta are on their way. But the limit of prediction is about foﬁy-ﬁllht hours in advance of the atmosphere disturbance. Up-to- date scientists are grappling with this weather prdblem,

Sumo Liberal paper; nrg jump- 1118 upon Mr. Bennett for being slow with his money for relief. Oh well, other-wise they’d be Jumping "n mm 1°!‘ BPF-‘nding with reckless haste. Mi‘. Bennett Will meet trodble when it comes.

ll my be taken as ccmiu um sooner or later a tariff will become lneviteible, says tho Inndon Daily Mill, editorially, Thgt conglugiqn, it goes on to point out, was reach.

Keyﬂw. the most eminent of ad-

thinl that has happened since has tended to move that he was right. The only Way to salvation in fin- ancial matters is by the Ipplicg- tion of e. tariff, combined with drastic retrenchment.

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they received in the recent general election. ‘

vanced Liberal economists. Every-l

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051-... IKBorM. up. VALUE 0F MASEAGE

During and immediatelyafter the war massage was greatly used in homes and hospitals for all manner of ailments. It would seem ‘that massage is not used as much as it was Just ﬁve or more years ago, and this is unfortunate as it can be of great help in certain cases.

One use is in~ preventing stiffness in the Joints or in lessening up Joints that are stiff.

Dr. Relph Pembervon reminds us that in arthritis, inﬂammation o. a Joint, massage maintains and also actually improves the circulation about the Joint. This means that more fresh blood is brought to the part and wastes carried away more quickly.

Further owing to the fact that the Joint has to be ‘rested’ the muscles about it get no work and there would be considerable wasting of the tissue if it were not for massage. Massage helps preserve the bulk or size of the muscle and also its tone.

Before massage is given heat should be applied to and about the Joint as this opens up the blood ves- sels softens the tissues and permits the masseur to use a little more vigor than otherwise would be pos- slble.

In indammatiohs about the Joint there are usually changes which seem to close up the blood vessels, and you can thus see how heat and massage, by opening up the blood vessels, can stimulate the removal of products due to these changes.

It_is not wise to massage a Joint or move it much when it is swollen, as this may start fresh trouble in the Joint. However massaging the tissue near the Joint is helpful and can be done safely. .

Massage is also helpful in other conditions besides the Joints. Where a. patient is not actually ill but has to lie in bed for weeks, massag can be of great help as it keeps the cir- culation good in all parts and partly makes up for the complete lack of exercise in a bed-ridden patient.

Remember also, that massage is really a form of exercise, and it must be followed in all cases by a. rest, a complete rest of the whole body, for about an hour.

Weather Lore

(Montreal Gazette) Weather has been termed the small talk of average mortals and the life of the farmer. It is the one element ‘from which We can- notstep aside and live. Consider- ing the way in which we are all creatures of the sun, and taking into account the many mysteries which modem science has illum- inated or solved, it is rather-re- markable that as yet no reliable formula or graph has been produc- ed concerning the moods o.’ the climate. It is true we have forecasts of the weather. We are warned when heat waves or cyclonic tem- pests are on their way. But the limit of prediction is about forty- eight hours in advance of the at- mosphere disturbance. Up-to-date scientist?! are grappling with this weathe roblcm. At the Matamell conference Dr. Delury read a. paper conwming the influence of sun- spots upon climate variations. "All forms of life dance to celestial music," we are told. Poets long ago forestalled the scientists in saying that star music lnheres all things that grow. Sun and moon govern our seasons. Our planet is no inde‘ pendent orb. Dr. Delury tells us that the daily turn of the'earth upon its axis and its annual rev- olution about the sun would provide a. rhythm allowing of safe and certain prediction of weather VHF/v iations, apart from any other out‘- side influences. But, there aﬁa other celestial ‘ to be reckoned with. What about the sunspots which have long been aubiect of keen interest and discussion amongst astronomers and in scien- tific circles. How do these solar patches affect our climate. It is said that some of these cloudy biotches or "aural storms" upon the face of Old Sol have attained an area equal to that of the en- tire globe. According to Mr. Gar- lrett P. Service, in the year 1882 there came a spot 6n the sun eur- face which he estimated as sixty;

thousand miles wide. "If the crust of the earth had been peeled off like that of an orange and stuck .upon the sun's surface it would ihave appeared like a mere face- patch set against the solar chums constituting this gigantic spot." Mr. Bervlss commen‘ upon the awesome auroral displays which took place when the big spot made

4 hear from a visitor from Ensllllﬂ

BRITISH WEALH _

. v (Etching!) * While Great Britain in 9min! through o'er-isle, iru reassuring to

to Canada a statement regarding British aﬂairr. This visitor is Sir Enoch Hill, president of the NB- tiqnn-l Association of Building B0- cieties, with a total membershiP of more than 2,500,000 and savmKB aggregating two billion dollars. The ., y citizens in Britain have to their credit in postoﬂlce savings banks and building societies in B11 about ten billion dollars, he say!- A basically sound condition. sufﬂlyl

While Premier Ram-ﬂy Mwnml‘ aid," and his National Government. gropreparing their solution of the existing economic problem for par- llament, the following facts merit caregtil consideration.

The total national wealth of Britain is estimated at $110.000.000- 000, which is more than five times the estimated wealth of Canada. and is equivalent to $2599 P91‘ he“ of population. '

There is $13,930,000,000 in cash in British banks and with deposit so- cieties. ‘

British investments abroad total $22,000,000,000; this as aialnst Unit- ed States foreign investments of $15,000,000,000.

Britain owes the world on short term debt $4,000,000,000 less than in 102B. '

One-third of the world's shipping sails under the Union Jack-

Last. year British invisible exports of services and of capital "BT9- eented an income of more than $2.~ 000,000,000.

The British mercantile marine represents 20,000,000 tons, an increase of 1,302,000 tons over 1014, and 10,- 000,000 tons in excess o! theshlp- ping of the United States.

Britain's annual income from shipping services is over $500,000,- 000. '

Last year Britain sold more than $500,000,000 worth of ships and ma- chinery to the world.

The Cunard Company is building the greatest liner in‘ the world, '73,- 000 tons, at a cost of $25,000,000.

The greatest asset, however, is the

British character, which has ever a surmounted obstacles, defeated dif- flculties and triumphed over situa- tions that would have quenched a spirit less ardent. Chastened by the experience of war and succeeding years, the British people will make the necessary sacrifice to pay their obligations and maintain their in- tegrity. In this self-denial, the ‘King, as in war years, and the Prince of Wales have offered to participate. The voluntary contribution of the throne will undoubtedly hearten the nation.

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Some scientists ha-ve Dill; “Wald the theory that the advent o.’ these blotches upon the eswwhW-i of the sun portends, much trouble within our own climate, They have to their own satisfaction traced B correspondence between sunspots and seasons of unusual atmospheric disturbances. Thus MrCBGrViBS I95“ fies that during the period alluded to, telegraphic operations were thrown strangely out 0! 889-1‘ and the season was marked by ffeak‘ ish weather and storms of extra- ordinary violence. “An admirable field for scientific inquiry." W“ his conclusion-

Dr, Delury has studied alonB these lines. He tells us that the origin of sunspots is etlll a myslieﬁ’: but holds that they have a machet- lc influence, and that seasons of high temperatures, frequent thun-

ed me months ago by Pmteswrlthousand miles long and fortyighe moon." “When the hills look

it; appearance, and affirms that a similar relult was observed in 1843.

The eliin ﬁngers of the leaves Play on the blue harp! 0! 911° m‘- And in a land of sunny helm Each tree's ethereal s91?" "W" ‘ Amid hei- clouds of zlimmﬂiﬂi , A pure and lonely psalm-

The rose-hearts in the amber hi! Exhale a holy qulntwwﬂcﬂ

Of secret attar. the sweet brﬂlth Stored m them chi-bush 1°11: Bum-

Each in her sumptuous innocence. Fair glory cherisheth. _ i

The lawns like level lakes of light Stretch in slow waves of emerald.

The min-or of the sky's delisht. With sun and shadow dappled and

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the better for a few more appoint- ments to it like that of Major- General A. D. McRae. For what the Senate needs is not so much some scheme of reform, but a fresher and more alive and able membership. Heretofore it has been regarded as" a sort of refuge for people who had failed in the House of Commons, or who couldn't get elected to the House of Commons. quence it has a far too high per- centage of men who look upon it as

with another minority who seem to regard it as an excellent base of op- eratimis for private and personal activities. These, not a few senators of ability and integrity, give the Senate its name.

class Senate appointments would make a great difference. It would help restore public confidence in the Senate's worth, and it would restore the Upper House to something of the position it once heldin the leg- islative work of Parliament.

Heredity And Politics

David Lloyd George have been giv- en pcsts in the new British Min- istry. It is the latest and not least notable example of the tradition of British families _in politics. From the days of Elizabeth ci-n to the present a. number of British families have played distinguished parts in the nation's political life.

thinks of the Cecile, of the Stanleys, of the Churchills, of the Ponsonbys.

THE PARADISE OF T3555

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In‘ the present Britlnli cablne‘, forvative party, example, there is a young man, Min-seventeenth E Washing about the trees’ dark feet. Jo: Oliver Stanley, who is spokenfaii-iy power!

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He is the son oi m‘, arl of Derby. i; 15' tau... ul arzument. loi- ghg";

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When soft clouds part or meet.

The butterﬂies on fragile wings Flit o'er the grass, each like I

thought ﬂower, I exquisite, Halal-coloured things,

fragments of drifting music caught In the cage of the crystal hour. —Wllfred Rowland Childe. ii

SENATOR MCRAE

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