JULY 15. 1952

ii Strange But True

By s. n. masrtiiu

Rain falling on the north side of the main street. in Versailles, Mo., runs north towards the Missouri River; rsin falling on the mirth tilde runs towards the Osage Rlverl

Few persons ever want a thing -tniil they see somebody else chasing after it.

The Pikes Peak Mountain climb is the world's toughest automobile mu, 5tartlng'at an altitude of 'I, -li5 feet, it runs lay, miles over 120 hglrpin twists and switchbacks. pndmg at an elevation of 14,110

I mgrirninals fear the light-where

their operations can be seen easily 3

.much as small children fear the dark.

The astronomer reports the dis- covery of an oval shaped celestial body. If this means that the univ- crse had laid an esk. few of us would be surprised.

The fellow who is coasting is either losing momentum or going downhill.

Telephone operators and line gcssipers take waming when some- body shouts over the system,"This is an emergency! Dont say "that's an old gag." and keep talking as (l woman in Beiiingham, Wash. did recently when her neighbour Mrs. Victor Todd, mother of a' three-year-old baby needed help. By the time she got her message through and the fire department arrived her home was I. mass of flames and the baby had died from suffocation.

Her plea for help was laughed off the line.

Mrs. George Reader of Mount Vernon, Ill. received a letter from her husband 22 years after his (ieathl Impossiblel you shout. not at all. The letter post-marked Sept '13, 1929, went to Europe, Mexico, Canada. Then it got stuck behind a bank of mailboxes where it was uncovered recently and forwarded to Mrs. Reeder

.

Now they've discovered that the lowly tomato plant is a source of material that can be used to make hormones.

When is post office worker re- tired on the Isle of Wright he threw away his alarm clock saying, I'm done with such things for- ever ." Then he was presented with retirement gifisainciudlng a new alarm clock

All the familiar vegetables and fruits of our gardens, as well as the cereals of our fields were once wild plants. Many of these-as, for example, the Wotalto. Indian corn. certain sorts of beans and squashed. and the tomato--are of New World origin.

The groundnut is really no nut at. all but a starchy tuber which. when cooked, tastes like a white potato, This tuber was well known to the early Indians who frequent- ly took pecks of them from the winter hoards of field ,mice and squirrels. These they ate with a relish--after boiling or roasting.

As a. small boy..I recall seeing artichokes dug in the garden of the Jewell farm at North River. These were eaten raw or boiled but mostly they were left to the hogs that rooted them up from the ground.

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The French explorers In the St. Lawrence region in the 17th century

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George M. Andrew, above, son of Mr. and Mrs. Blair Andrew, New Glasgow, P. E. 1., recently graduat- ed from McGill University, Mon- treal with the degree of B. Sc. (Physical Education).

Honoured At Post lluptial Shower

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lamont. known to their many friends as Walter and Margaret, were recent- ly, tendered a post-nuptial shower at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Don- ald Lamont. French River, where friends, neighbours. and relatives gathered to present the young

costly gifts.

The room presented a gay ap- pearance with bouquets of flowers, and pink and while strcamcrs which were arranged over a beaut- ifully decorated love seat.

The bride and groom were as- corted to the decorated chair by Mrs. Mraurice Cousins and Mr. An- drew Campbell and the marital music was played by Mrs. Elmer Parsons.

The Misses Mary Adams and Pauline Eain carried in the well- filled baskets after which the gifts were opened by Mrs. Vernon Cous- ins and Miss Jean Parsons. The verses of good wishes were read hl' Mrs, Hollis MacKa.v and the gifts tastefully arranged by Miss Jean MacLcod.

Walter. in his jovial manner. on behalf of Margaret and himself. thanked everyone for their lovely gifts. Everyone then joined in sing- ing. "For They Are Jolly Good Fellows."

Lunch was served by the hostess. assisted by several ladies and the remainder of the evening was spent in dancing.

As everyone was leaving they ex- tended their good wishes to- the happy young couple, and wislied them a long and happy wedded life.

saw the artichokes in use by IN Indiana and found them so palat- able when cooked mag they sent seed back to France.

The strange tubers caught public taste and the new appeared under the name pommes de Canada.

In their wild state the tubers reached a size of approximately two inches in diameter, but in cult- ivaiioii they grow as large as our Irish oobblers. But unlike the po- tato they may be left in the ground all winter since frost does not injure them.

Montana has for its state flower the bitterroot. It is one of the marvels in the history of aliment- ation ihat the bittermot of this Wild plant in its raw state smells like tobacco. Neverthelus, by the Indians of the far Northwest it has been extensively consumed from time immemorial.

One of the most amazing things about the biiierroot. is its tenacity of life. You can dip it in boiling water and put it away for years yet when put in the ground agsin.it will grow up and flourish.

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It may surprise many readers of this collimn to know that fire- less cookers have been employed by the aboriglnees from time immemo lal. A hole of about three feet in diameter and a foot or so deep

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bottom and sides, with flat, stones. The next step was to build a fire in this pit until the stones were thoroughly hot. The embers were then removed and fresh grass or green leaves were laid on the hot rocks. The bulbs to be eaten were laid on the damp grass and covered with a second layer of damp leaves, and the whole was topped with large sod. In this simple tireless cooker the bulbs, or corn or what not were left to steam for at least 24 hours. The pit was then opened, and oh. Joyous thrice de luxe! What a feastl this cooking process is said to have added a delicious flavor to all bulbs, corn and shell fish.

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of our little daughter and sister" Shirley Ann Acorn. who died July lbtb, I937.

Alvin -G iI.v

couple with many beautiful and;

was dug in the earth and lined,

THE GUARDIAN. CI-IARLOTTETOWN' THE CENTRAL GUARDIAN

This column is reserved for uevn of local interest, but advertising of a newsy nature may be Inserted at five cents I word; strictly psy- IIIIIO In advance.

JIMMY'S TAXI - Phone 525.

HOWARD MIeINNIl l'00T- WEAB at no Queen Street. "PRESCRIPTION SERVICE" - Glggey's Pharmacy.

DR. F. A. MOIVIILLAN will be absent from his Office from July 14th to July 28th.

RESERVE July 21th for After- noon Tea on J. P. MaoMlllan's Lawn. Tickets 50 cents from Cen- tral Royalty W. I. members.

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FLIGHTS DAILY except Sunday to New Glasgow and Halifax. Phone Maritime Central Airway: 2061 or 504.

THE ANNUAL RETREAT Cath- olic Women's League, will be held at Notre Dame Academy July 18th, 19th and 20th, starting Friday ev- cning. All ladies are kindly asked to attend.

FUNERAL SUNDAY-The fun- eral of Mrs Allan Wyand was held from her late residence on Sunday afternoon, July lath, and was largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev. M. Watterworth and Rev. George Gough. Pallbear- crs were: C. M. Cox. Andrew Stev- cnson, Louis Toombs, Olaf Steven- json, Jeremiah Simpson and Alfred 'Moore. Burial in Cavendish cem- ctery.

Preserve Strawberries

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Immediately jams and jellies are poured into jars, cover with a thin layer of melted paraffin.

When jams and jellies are cold, cover with another layer of hot melted paraffin, tilting glasses to make sure edges are well sealed. Cover jars when paraffin is cold and sci.

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FRESH SWEET PEAS at the Market this morning.

MAI.I.I-IT'S Battery Service for eicpert battery and radiator ser- vce.

DONEGAL TWEED SUITS for men, smart. colourful. durable, 357.50 at Jack Cameronis.

RADIO REPAIRS Vall's Radio service. 204 Kent St

DONEGAL TWEED Sport Suits 357.50. The smartest, most colour- ket today at Jack Cameron's.

NOTICE. Y. A. S. C'erI clam bake at Cavendish this evening. Cars leaving Y.M.C.A. not later than 7:30 p.m.

Personals

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Martin, Euston Street, Charlottetown, left yesterday on a short holiday trip to Boston, Mass.

Miss Audrey Larier, 21 Chest- nut Streel, Charlottetown, had as her guests over the weekend Miss Verna Dawson and Miss Eleanor Doiron of Pictou, N. S.

Mr. and Mrs. hank Bagnall and Mr. and Mrs. James E. Andrews, Hunter River, have returned from an enjoyable motor trip through Nova Scotia.

Miss Nettie Andrews. New Glas- gow. and Mr. and Mrs. James E. Andrews, llunter River, have had as their guests Mrs. John Angwin, Barre, Vermont, and Mr. and Mrs. James McManus, Malone. N. Y.

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur MacLean and son Brian, left by plane Sai- urday enroute to their home in London, Ontario, after spending a

vaaiion III the home of Mr. and Mrs. Neil MacLean, Charlotte- town.

Flight Lieutenant Val Wuoi'- inch and Mrs. Wuorinen, the former Miss Voids Larter, have returned to their home in Tor- onto, Ont.. after spending theiry vacation with Mrs. VVuorlnen's,

parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward I-Ll Larter, 2L Chestnut Street, Chin'- loitctown.

When iisiiizz rubber jar rings. it pays in use new ones every ::er.i', land got the best quality available."

IN MEMORIAM E

In loving mcinory of my husliand. Frederick Yates. died July l3i.b,' 1051.

0. happy hours we once enjoyed How sweet their memory still! But death has left a Ionciincss The world can never i'lll.

Always Remembered by Wife and Family.

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of our darling daughter and sister. Rita Mac- Leod Wallace. who passed away July 15th, 1948, Niagara Falls, On- tario.

There Is someone who misses you

I1 Y.

And finds the time long since you went,

is someone who you daily Arid tries to be brave and content.

our family circle has been broken, A link gone from our chain,

And tho' we're parted for awhile, We know well meet again.

There thinks of

Sadly Missed and Fondly Remun- IIGTCII. Mom. Dad. Sisters and Brother.

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of Paula Perry who was killed one year ago. July 15th, 1951.

Days of sadness still come o'er us, Tears in silence often flow. Your memory keeps you ever near

us, Though you died one year ago.

Alwoyl Remembered by Friends, Cecil. Ruth and Charlie.

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Former Islander

The Ilnlatched Door

By Frank Price

crisi-rim EIGHT (Continued)

Nancy slipped out of bed and from the room. Barbara made no attempt to stop her. she was utter- iy worn out and, anyhow, Nancy and Martin must meet some time and have matters out with each other. she heard tremulous knock- ing on a door panel. a few mur- mured words and the click of a latch. They were together. she 81110908901: and now, for the first time she was really alone and could give her mind urireservedly to her own position.

The next thing she knew she was seeing Martha arranging a tray on the bedside table.

"I've brought your miss," said the girl.

"Oh. 10Veiyl Be an angel and pour me out a cup of tea, Martha. Make it hot and strong. what time is it?"

"Half-past ten, miss."

"Gracious! I feel as if I hsdnit been asleep five minutes. Is M:rs. Winterton up?"

"Oh, yes, miss. She and master Were down to breakfast at the usual time."

"Together?"

"Yes, miss; though they both looked as if they could have done with a lot. more sleep than they'd had. But, of course. master had to be at the bank at his usual time. I h0l7c you enjoyed yourself last night, miss." ,

"Last night? Oh, curate's eggy- good in parts, you know." Barbara emptied her first cup and leaned to refill ii. ”

"I suppose the

breakfast,

morning papers

are downstalrs7 will you bring me one, please?"

"Yes, miss."

But when it was brought. and Barbara hastily turned its pages, none of the streaming headlines told of a "Tragedy in West End

Flat.” or "Well-known City Man's Mysterious Death." She concluded that Borden's fate had not been discovered in time for the news to be published in the morning pap- crs. and the thought comforted her. It seemed to her that the lonzer the time that had elapsed between her flight from the flat and the finding of Borden's the greater were the chances that

SaskatchewanEgiicggesencc there had been un-

The death of Arthur llaycs ilouston. aged 88 years, a resident! of Locadena, Saskatchewan, for 42 years, occurred in Eston Hospital on .luly 4th, 1952. l

The funeral service was held from the Locadena United Church1

i

W. S. Pouiton officiating.

Surviving are his widow, the foi'-I mer Muriel MacNeill of Ottawa, and two sons, Vernon and John. An older son, Lloyd, predeceased him in 1936. Two brothers. Ira of Looadena and Frank of P. E. Is- land, and one grandson, are also surviving.

in Mayfield, P. E. Island and first went to the west in 1906. He will be greatly missed in the district where he gave so freely of his time to all church and community of- forts.

He served on the municipal council, the church board of stew- ards and the local school board. At the timeof his death he was an elder in the church.

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of our dear husband and father. Cortney Mne- I.9uai;)s, who passed away July 15th.

He little thought when homo. He would no more return. That he in death. so soon would sloop And leave Ill here to mourn.

We did not know the pain he bore, we did not see him die,

we only know he passed away And never said good-byo.

Lovingly Rememberu: by Wife and Family.

Cai;rOTThonks

I wish to thank Dr. P. Maamtyre, Nurses and Staff of the Kings County Hospital, Montague, also those who sent flowers and treats during my stay there.

Mn. Alva (1. Allan,

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She brcakfastcd, rose and dress- ed slowly and thoughtfully. The

iattempt to face up to the diffi-

culties of her position. which sleep had frustrated earlier in the morn-

g, was no more successful now. It was no good asking herself what SIIC IITIISI. (I0, IIFCIHISO the RIISWPT w ich future events shaped them-

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selves. she believed she had got out of the flat without leaving the faintest clue to her visit. If that were so, there was only one course for her to follow-silence, absolute and complete as to her having been there.

But what about Martin? Had he gone to Darnley Mansions and, if so, had he obtained admission to No.. ll? She recalled the look on his face when he came into the house last night. What did it mean? What did he tell Nancy when she went to him this morn- ing? And where was Nancy now? Why had she not come to Barbara to tell her what had happened be- tween them?

She went downstairs and found her hostess in the lounge arrang- ing some flowers. She looked round and Barbara noticed that her face was pale and there were dark cir-

"Hello, darling. Have you had I good rest?"

"I slept like a log alter you left me. How are things with you, Nan- cy?"

.We're friends again."

"Did he go to Darnley Man- sions?"

"No, no! He never meant to-he never said he was going therel I was mistaken in thinking he did. He was just walking about on the common!" Nancy was speaking quickly and her hands worked nervously. Barbara stared at her with a sinking heart, sure that she was not telling the truth. "i must have been crazy to think he had said that and to repeat it to you. Don't repeat it to him, Bar- bara:don't ever repeat it to any- bodyl"

"Of course I won't. It isn't the sort of thing I would. repeat. You needn't be afraid of me, Nancy."

"I'm not-why should I be?" said Nancy quickly. It's only mili- now we have made things up, I don't want Martin to be remind-

"All right. . I understand. I'll never say a word."

There was an awkward mom- ent whlle they looked at each other in uncomfortable silence; then the telepho n-. bell rang and Nancy went to answer it.

"Martin did go to Darnley Man- sions: he knows Roger Borden is dead." Barbara told herself. "He has told Nancy and they are afraid of what would happen if the threats he made were known. They are afraid of me! I have a feeling that that ought to be fun- lny. but I can't see the joke! Oh. it is awful! Awful!"

To be continued '

CARDIFF, Wales. July 14-(Rein iersl-The pilots baled out safely ,when two Vampire jet fighters icollided over Cardiff today but one of the planes crashed into a hotel land killed a '12-year-old cicanlng woman. The other vampire crash-

on Monday. July -mm with R5,, defended r.ntirci,v Oil ihil Wily in ed on a farm outside the city and

I burned.

W.I. convention At Winsloe North

The amiual district convention of York, Marshfleld, Pleasant Grove, Covchead Road, Btanhope, Suffolk, West Covehead, Millcovc, Dunstsnnagc and Winsloe North Institutes was held in Winsloe Road Hall on June 20, 1852.

Mrs. Stanley Younker of Win- sloe North presided, and the af- ternoon session opened by singing the "Island Hymn" and "Institute Ode", followed by the "Creed" re- peated in unison. Miss Reta Mc- Nelll heartily welcomed the visit- ing delegates on behalf of Win- sloe North Institute, and Mrs. Gideon MacLauchlan, West. Cove- head, replied in a very pleasliig

cles about her eyes. There was a manner. cuious aloolness in her manner R0" can or Insmmu W” u when She SDNKC. follows: Marshfield, 11 delegates:

York, 19; Pleasant Grove 3; Cove- head Road, 4: West Coveliead, 9; Suffolk, 6; Stanhope, 11; Dun- staffnage, 10; Mlllcove, 5; Winsloe North, 14; and interesting reports

--They .1-. .11 ,-lgm," were given by each Institute. The o-Do you m,.nMM”m,7r- secretary, Mrs. Alton Younker -ales. Heggwpggwe made " up read the minutes of the 1951

convention and the 1952 executive meeting, which were adopted.

Suffolk and Pleasant Grove In- stitutes very kindly offered to en- tertain the convention in 1953.

The following were the officers elected:

President: Mrs. G. H. Johnston, Suffolk.

Secretary: Mrs. Pleasant Grove.

A jolly sing-song led by Mrs. Mayiea Manning, with Mru. Har- old Leard at the piano, was en- joyed by all.

Mrs. James Cudmore gave a de- tailed account of the Leadership Course which was held at the Vocational School.

A demonstration on sowing was given by Suffolk, and this was followed by "Fun and Nonsense" by Dunstaffnage. Miss Nelda Rich- ards, York. gave an interesting talk on Education entitled "From the Teachers Point of View." A weaving demonstration, which was much enjoyed. was given by Miss E. Crawford of Marshfield.

A very interesting address was delivered by Mrs. Harold Laird, the Provincial president. and the assistant supervisor, Mrs. Maylea Manning spoke on Women's In- stltutc work. and gave an inter- esting demonstration on "Sewing at Home".