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Authorlzed as Second Class Mall. Poet. Offloo Department, Ottawa. President, Ian A. Burnett; Vice-President, Wm. R. Burnett; Sorry-Tread, G. ltl. Burnett; Editor and Managing Director, J. B. Burnett; Associate Editor. Frank Walker.

“The Strongest Memory is Weaker Than the Weakest Ink."

MONDAY. APRIL 1i, I947

Agricola’s Slipper

In the discussion in the Legislature on the bill to adopt the "Lady's Slipper" as the floral emblem of this Province, four members took occasion to pay tributes of appreciation to our esteemed contributor Agricola (Mr. Blythe Hurst, Sr.) on his weekly "Newsy Notes" in this news- plaper. ln doing so they honoured themselves, because there is no question as to the merits of Agricola's writings from a literary, educational or cultural standpoint.

When it was stated by Hon. Mr. Stewart, Min- l<ter of Agriculture, that the original suggestion for theiflorcl emblem had come from Agricola, Mr. Philip Matheson, Second Queen's, was the first to give his endorsation, and to commend Agricola's writings in the highest terms. We regret to note that he was the only member of the Opposition to show any interest in the mat- ter. Premier Jones rose to the occasion, paying unstinled tribute and suggesting that if the practice in other parliaments were followed, this Legislature might consider itself as being obli- gated to one who had made such a substantial contribution to the Province. Mr. George E. Saville, Fifth King's, on learning that the sug- gestion for the "Lady's Slipper" had come from Agricola, at once withdrew his proposal that the bill be held ovcr and told of the pleasure and profit he had derived from Agricola's writings. Mr, Matheson spoke again on the subject,'con- curring with Premier Jones in his remarks. Hon. Mr. Stewart suggested that the House might show its appreciation hy pafiing the bill now be- fore it, and this was accordingly done. lt was a fine gesture-on the part of the members above named, and of the Legi<lature in general.

There has been, however, a good deol of rnis- understanding as to the reasons for the bill, and for the selection of the flower in question. As usual where misunderstandings exist, there has been some uninformed criticism as well. Agricola himself lttls cleared up the matter in his "Newsy Notes" in Saturday's Guardian, and- it would b-e painting the lily~or perhaps one should say the slippen-to attempt to elaborate on them. Suf- fice it to say that this is the kind of material that should be in our schools, supplementary at least to thc imported textbooks‘ on botany and kindred subjects. What an advantage it would be to the pupils, and to the teachers as well, if encouragement were given along this line by those who are clamouring so loudly for changes in our school curriculum!

“The Estimates

Glancing over the Estimates tabled in the Legislature on Friday, one finds many interest- ing items. ln revenue from Ottawa the Govern- ment is budgeting for $2,721,050 this year, on amount which includes $641,181 in subsidy, plus $1,452,819 in lieu of taxes, guaranteed minimum, and $185,000 as the estimated gross national production increase. These are new figures, brought in by reason of the new Dominion-Provincial agreement.

In gasoline taxes the Government expects to take in $675,000. The health tax is expected to run to $160,000 on liquor and $80,000 on tobacco,-—a tidy sum which it is hoped will no longer be misappropriated to general rev- enue. Road tax is estimated at $25,000, amuse- ment tax at $55,000 and succession duty arrears at $160,000.

A neat half million dollars is budgeted for as revenue under the Prohibition Act, which brought in more than that last year according to the figures.

Motor vehicle licenses are estimated to pro- duce $200,000 revenue; other licenses, permits and fees $87,000.

On the expenditure side the Government estimates debt charges at $465,000 and sinking fund provision at $320,000.

The estimates for Falconwood Hospital and Infirmary have soared to $200,100, including $175,000 for operating costs, which reminds one of the criticism Messrs. Jones, Barbour and other members of the present Government used to make about the extravagance in this depart- mcnt under the Campbell administration. The expenditure then was about a hundred thous- and dollars, but it used to keep some of the present Government members awake at night wondering how the Province could survive.

For child and family welfare the estimate is $55,500; for old age and blind pensions $535,- 000; grants to hospitals $50,000, representing a well-merited increase; Provincial Sanatorium $125,000.

For the Vocational School there is another estimated expenditure of $95,800; for P. E. I. Libraries $20,000; for inspection of schools $17,- 000

A modest item of $2,800 is all that appears for teachers’ pensions, which will require some explaining in the House. There is, however, on increase to $555,200 in teachers’ salaries and supplements. There is also $5,000 estimated for teacher training, summer courses, $12,000 for students’ aid, $3,000 for correspondence in- struction, $6,000 for physical fitness, and $7,- 200 for "helping teachers" which is vague but promising. .

Administration of justice is estimated to cost $121,717, including $30,000 for R. C. M. P. which may cost more when a new agreement with the Province is signed.

For agriculture there is a total expenditure militate of $199,620, including $14,000 for

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and for a total expenditure of $21,400 on field supervision. »

For tourist promotion, including the Tra- vel Burcau and information- offices,‘the esti- mated expenditure is $25,290.

$412,410 is estimated for highway main- tenonce, and $100,000 for road machine op- eration, maintenance of machinery, snow re- moval, etc. In addition there is the capital estimate of $1,125,000 for highway construc- tion, which it is hoped will be wisely expended.

For "general government" the total esti- mate is for $171,615, including $20,000 for the Executive Council, $34,800 for the Secretary- Treasurer's department, $16,290 for provincial survey, $11,500 for miscellaneous grants, $1,- 900 for Fisherman's Loan Board salaries, and $4,375 for a "multigraph branch", which may prove useful alike vfor informational and pro- pogonda purposes.

This, of course, covers but o few features of the Estimates. Always documents of much interest, they are particularly so this year in view of the new fiscal arrangements with Ot- tawa and the increase in departmental costs, salaries and services all along the line. Here, as elsewhere‘ apparently, bureaucracy is flour- Ishing. The evidence is on every page of the Estimates, and those who like it that way can rejoice that we are coming more and more under the shadow of state paternalism.

Great Ghurchman Passes

From all across Canada have come tributes to the late Archbishop Owen of Toronto, Primate or the Church of England in Canada and recog- nized as one of the great men among this coun- try's Christian leaders. ln recent years Arch- bishop Owen was an outstanding supporter of moves looking to closer union of the churches and was the first president of the Canadian Council of Churches formed three years ago. He was tireless in his zeal and enthusiasm, and was gifted with a great capacity for administration a; well as for spiritual leadership. The Church of England, and the Christian church in general has suffered a heavy loss in his passing; but the inspiration of his example lives on, and it is one from which all sincerely concerned in social and religious problems may benefit.

Q EDITORIAL NOTES P!

With the prospect of a surplus of more than half a million dollars, the Jones-Hughes combination are still out to 'tax us more.

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Isn't it Gilbertion to have our Divorce Court manned with judges at $10 each per case, collected ‘from the poor, unfortunate plaintiff?

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The Provincial Government has submitted a list of some 50 firms from whom they pbtoin vendor's liquor, but are not able, (or should it not rather be willing) to submit the names of the local agents who earn the commission.

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It may be pleasant to anticipate a slash in the Income Tax, but if the promise be as re- liable as the one the Jones-Hughes Govern- ment put into the mouth of the Governor, it will more than likely be a case of counting our chickens to find they have not been hatched.

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lt is anticipated the Government liquor bill will nct a profit of a Million Dollars in the current year, not half a million as appears in the Estimates; yet the Jones-Hughes aggrega- tion insist upon demanding more taxes.

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Government is a trust, and the officers of the Government are trustees; and both the trust and the trustees are created for the benefit of the people. But, as a matter of fact, it has now become as though a government is created for the benefit of the politicians and the people can go hang. c. n a

A report prepared by statisticians of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Cohpany shows that the expectation of life at birth reached an all-time high of 65.6 years in 1946 among American wage-earners. This is a gain of almost 19 years since 1911, and a gain of more than half a year over 1945.

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George Frederick Handel, Anglo-German composer, died this date 1759; showed a musical precocity from earliest childhood; was a man of independent and upright character, artistic temprrament, loving pictures as well as music; a good friend, although possessed of a violent temper; he worked at a tremendous speed; his opera Rinaldo was written in fourteen days, and his Messiah in three weeks. He exercised great influence on English music though he founded no school.

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Prince Edward Island as a postal division is to be abolished, and we are to be subject to New Brunswick. With the appointment of Mr. W. C. McEachern, formerly acting chief in- spector in Ottawa, to the newly-created post ol regional postal director tor the Maritimes, with headquarters at Moncton, there will be a reshaping of the hitherto existing postal org- anization in each of the Maritime Provinces. In addition, a district inspector for New Bruns- wick, with heodquorters at Saint John, and a district inspector for Nova Scotia, with head- quarters in Halifax, will be appointed, but none for Prince Edward Island. Elmer R. lngrahom, Saint Jobn, present district director for New Brunswick, will be appointed either postmaster nt Saint John or district inspector for New Brunswick. In Charlottetown, where Mr. H. L. Piclrard is acting district director for Prince Ed- ward Island, he may be appointed postmaster at Charlottetown, but this also will be subject to Mr.. McEacherrVs recommendation. Plans do not call for a district inspector for this Province.

too long it may 1881a to rust. - Winchesler Press.

Ute l: growing complex. But we should take a leseon- from our toro- mlliers who were famed to self- dcfenoe on tlielc own production. Money ls a. delusion and l, snare without the goods and services which gave It. value. — Iethbridgc Herald. .

Painter] nealrtlea showing figures of nude women are "snapped up" by Toronto men. while ln Montreal their sale 1s banned by law. Thus we see one of our" great cities showing execrable taste. and an- other a. lamentable lack ad a sense af proportion. - Ottawa. Journal.

Residents of Norfolk county may have started t-hiujgs popping by iscuing n flow of letters l0 their Federal member of Parliament. urg- ing hlm to press for a return o! nickel soft drinks. A campallgn of this klnd I: needed, otherwlse the "nualance tax” on such Items as chocolate bars, chewing- gum and cigars, etc, will stick just as the income tax did other the first Vvorla War. - Kitchener Record.

One of the duties of a college ad- ministrative officer ls l0 write letters of recommendation Once me at these administrators was at a loss to lonuw wlmt to write con- eemlrlg n. doubtful applicant. A re- tired. faculty munber suggested that he nrrlt, as follows: "Dear Slzr: When you come to know the ap- plicant. as we know him, you wlll come to appreciate hlm es we ap- preciate him." - Srmshlne Magaz- Ine.

War Veteran Phlllp Lynch of Queen; is a public school teacher by any and bartender at a tavern in HD1115 at. ulght. Flor his work at Jamaica. Junior High School he re- celvee $53.25 a week. m mlxlng dnLn-lcs he gets $0 e week. Although he has taken the night. job as a sideline, It may be reasonably asked ln irlew of its superior my whether Mr. Lynch ls, first of all. a barten- der or a. teacher. - New York ‘Ilmea. .

Brlfra-ln ls setting up a memorial to honour Nurses of the Empire for t-hetr ‘Man-time sacrlrflce and service. Mm Attlee held a rpeclal meeting or Dorrrmtng Street. re- cently to launch u. notional ap- peal. Ir was attended by many prominent persons connected with the nursing profession. The fund ls being entitled Brltleh Dnpfre Nurses War Memorlar Fund - of which Her Majesty the Queen- has consented to become a patron. — Moncton Times. 1

hr Adelaide [South Australia) re- cently. a small group nf women celebrated the 31st blrthdny of the world's first organized womerfs bolice force. The South Australian tvomerfs police force was formed in December. 1915. It comprised two \\'Cl’l‘l6l'l‘—-MlS5 Kale Cocks, the first Drifwipfll. and Miss Annie R1055. who succeeded as principal, was; Oaclu new runs a. babies‘ home at. a-n- Ade- laide seaside suburb, and Ntjss R055 is house detective at; a city empor- ium.) Within 12 months of the In- augmtion of the South Australian force, Tasmmln followed its lead and New South Wales and Victoria. fell Into line 50011 afterwards. some years later. Inquiries were received from the New York polio; and 5cm. land ‘Yard. ‘their women Police T011295 ivere modelled rm the South Aus- tralian system. - Australian Infor. matlorn- Service.

Lloyd McClintock was in an ac- cident when he was a eleven years old. Playing near his home 1n the province of Quebec, he found some dynamite. The stuff exploded and titre boy lost the site of both eye; and one hand. Since that time he has bt-‘ffl 11115.1’. He learned to use a typewriter with his one hand, tap- ping out l0 words a minute. He passed his matriculation examinat- Ions. Going on to McGill Uri-Iver- sill’. the yoimg man graduated In Arts. went orn to major In eccen- cmlcs and political sclence before he went to law school. Now Mr. McClintock ls engaged as a field secretary for the Canadian- National Institute for the Blind. In addition lo his zest for his work, he enjoys rullsir", raiding, games and rswlm- ming. The mam with two good eyes two hands, n-ho become; diam-mg. ed when things do not go right for him, might do well lo lhlnk of the obstacles that Mr. McClintook had to overcome. It might. help to re- inforce the observation frequently made that a-Il men have I-rlent pcwvers which they seldom lap. — Fort William ‘Times-Journal.