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By James Pendergast . FADS AND FANCIEB

Hon. J. A. Bernard. recently re- turned from Boston, via Toronto and Montreal. reports that the beverages drank in Boston on St, Patrick's Day were all in "green" -ndulterated by some harmless

green powder. In this case the imbibing of a .lesser number of libations of

spiritus frumenti ought to produce the illusion of "pink elephants" by contrast in colours.

Boston has a history and a faculty of new discoveries. inven- tions and worthwhile movements- Many latter day machines and gadgets originated in Boston. The writer has an idea that the Gil- lette safety razor was invented there. It was being manufactured there in 1003. The Harvard Medical School of Research has made great advances in medical i nee. Har- vard is really in Cambridge, but they are so close that it is hard to see where Boston ends and Cam- bridge heEihS- , , ,

nogion tproper) is not impressive in regard to population, but it is the metropolis for at least four million people - with a dozen or more fairly large cities within a twelve mile range of the centre of the city. As early as 1905 there were three million people within a ten mile radius of the State House.

The most far reaching move- ments started in Boston were the Boston Tea Party and the Revo- lutionary War. Time nnr space will not allow even touching on the high lights of the momentous af- fair. lhe history of which is fami- liar to average readers.

Reverting to "fads" and their origin, the advent of pink lemon- ade is amusing - if a bit nauseat- ing to persons of squeamish or fastidious gastronomy. Viz. A one night stand circus in the mldwest in early days always made a large barrel of lemonade for its pro- spective patrons before the show opened. in one particular instance the flare lights were poor, and a red horse-blanket in the bottom of the lemonade barrel was over- looked. When the water and lemon ingredients were thrown in the col- our ”ran" in the blanket. Lo and behold! the beverage was a beauti- ful pink. Some of the more ven- turous spirits in the crowd. forti- fied by opious draughts of corn ”llkker" took a chance on it and pronounced it 0. K. The barrell was finished and the red blanket discovered. Pink and red lemon- ade became popular immediately. Naturally something other than a red blankets would be used for colouring ingredients.

BREVITYG

The Bardiof Avon said in one of his famous plays "brevity 15 the soul of wit." ”Wit" in modern English denotes a smart retort -generally with a slight satirical. cynical shade. In Shakespeares time it meant wisdom Aerived from the Anglo Saxon "Witan" tthe wise). later in Middle English "witen" (to know) -In present day parlance it is the concomitant of humor. ego "wit and humor.

'l'o note the changes and con- tractions in English words in the course of a few centuries in u at excite -the curiosity of orthography students. The close perusal of a good dictionary gives everyone 8 chance.

one may think he or she is quite sufficiently versed in the use of words - taking for granted prac-

'tically all the short Anglo Saxon

uords. but get quite a shock when

aeein in the dictionary the varia ons and changes in our short words.

our fellow Maritimers from Newfoundland have quite a reputa-

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was here in April Alnew and yours truly an ex- lml7i9.-to Wit. . Two fishermen meeting. One sums to. the other Comm! from the shore. First .'Ish- ermah -"Mn?" second fisherman "Narn."

A father's advice to his son who W35 I0 89 to Boston against the father's wish- Y'er gun to 30510,. 1 mm” h')'- Y'er better where you is den where you is 'ni.

W9 lhmlld try to be more brief in our stories and in our writings. We use too many superfluous words - conjunctions and pre. positions. Often a period would suit better than a conjunction. We should beware of disjointed sen- tences and phrases. In the mean- time we will have to keep blun. derina RIMS by "trial and error."

There surely would be improve. mem 11! the Years immediately Bheild. If more attention is given '0 the Wl'1t"lE of "compositions" by pupils in all our schools. Our teachers know the rules of English composition. It would be better if they would put more emphasis on correct writing and correct speak- ing.

Its rather awful the manne in which colloquialisms and un- grammatical expressions persist. it is not an easy task to get away from the old time habits of speech -cauy d by environment and pro- pinquity (everyday contactl. but it is possible by constant watch- fuiness and the urge to be correct or as nearly correct as possible.

' who gave W. E.

Nobody expects Addisonian Eng- lish in those days. The magazine writers begin sentences with "and." also "but." which would make those sentences more if the ”onds” and buts" were ab- sent.

We. of ye:-lei"-year school days had ”lessons" in our old Canadian Readers on the speaking and writ- ing of correct English. I am doubt- ful that there is much of that calibre of education in the present day school readers.

The text books in geography and history appear to be vastly super- ior to those of the early years of the century. but the "readers" ap- pear to have retrograded.

There are many brief. epigrams of great men extant which will live for a long time. ”Government of the people. for the people by the people” is credited to Abraham Lincoln. It was said in different words by some other great men hundreds of years ago. Lincoln said it in a more brief and pithy way. thereby adding to his fame.

When the Declaration of inde- pendence was written at Phila- delphia in 1776. one of the signers remarked "We must all hang to- gether in this." I think it was John Adams who retorted. ”If we don't hang together. we'll most surely hang separately.” .

Let us then practice brevity in our writing and speech. So con- duct ourselves in company that if we start to tell a story, some brash cynical parvenu will not sud- denly ask us. "is this going to be a very long story?"

Announce Cut In Mortgage

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Loan Rates

MONTREAL: The Royal Bank of Canada has announced that. ef- fective imediately. the rate of in- terest charged on new mortgage loans made under the National Housin Act by its branches throughout Canada is being reduc- ed from SW76 to 596.

The new rate applies to all mortgages arranged through the Royal Bank of Canada for the construction of new housing in- cluding private homes. duplexes. and apartments. eligible under the

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tion for brevity in speech. A New-

impressive-

Re-ilred Jockey Trains Winner

WINDSQH, England (AP --Sir Gordon Richards saddled his first runner as a racehorse trainer Monday-and it turned out to be a winner.

Richards hung up his saddle last season after riding a world record. of 4.870 winners in racing Iellln that saw him Britain's champion jockey 26 times.

The famous cry "Come on Gor- don disappeared from British tracks. But Monday that familiar shout resounded again at the Windsor track as Rlchards' en- try. the Saint, took an early lead in the five-furiong Frogmore Plate for two-year-olds and raced to a two-length victory.

Detroit Tigers Acquire Out-fieldgr

DETROIT 'tAPt-Detroit Tigers of the American League announc. ed Mhnday thEy have acquired outfielder Charles Maxwell on waivers from Baltimore Orioles. The waiver price is 310,000.

Maxwell, a lefthanded batter, hit .250 in 74 games with Boston Red Sox in 1954. He was acqulp. Ed by Baltimore last November.

Yolanda Pompey Wins Decision

LEICESTER. England (AP! - Yolande Pompey of Trinidad out- pointed Eddie tPollyt Smith of Bermuda Monday night in a 10- round light heavyweight bout.

The Win Puts Pompey in line for a crack at the British empire light heavyweight title held by Randy Turpin. Pompey weighed 171 pounds. Smith 174.

Will Place Ted Williams On

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BOSTON IAP)-Boston Red Sox general manager Joe Cronin said Monday slugger Ted Wiiliams' name will be taken off the active list and placed on the restricted list '.'.'ednesday.

Major league teams must cut down rosters to 25 active players lltlul servicemen by midnight. May

The big slugging outfielder. whose playing status remains a question mark even after his di- vorce in Miami Monday. can be taken off the restricted list at his own request under rules 15 and 16b, the Sox said.

Cronin talked With Williams by telephone after Mrs. Williams was granted a divorce. The conversa- tion. as recounted here by the Sox. cast little light on Williams'

In making the announcement to-

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Cronin said Williams told him:

''I still haven't changed. It was a hectic day. I'm confused. I don't know any more than knew before."

day, Mr. James Muir. the bank's chairman and president stated ”wc have decided voluntarily to reduce the rate on National Housing Act mortgages for two very good rea- sons. The Royal Bank believers lower rate will encourage even more people to take advantage of the very attractive terms that can be arranged under the National Housing Act and thus encourage the construction of new homes. We are also of the opinion that I rate of SW76 which is the maximum permitted under the terms of the National Housing Act. is on the high side and unrealistic under present conditions."

IIC Complains Not Able To Gei- Marfinez Fight

NEW YORK (AP)-Harry Mark- son, managing director of the in- ternational Bqxlng Club. told the New York state athletic commis- sion Monday he considered it ”dis- graceful and outrageous" that the IBC had not been able to get a fight for Vince Martinez. Pater- son. N..l.. welterweight contender. Markson. testifying at a com- mission investigation of possible blacklistlng. said he had tried desperately to get fights for Mar- tinez. whom he conaldca only two or three fights away from the welterweight championship Markson said he had advised IBC president Jim Norris not to sign a co t t for the exclusive services of Martinez when it be- came obvious that it would be im- possible to get matches for the boxer. The agreement had been drawn up. caning for the IBC to pay Martinez 35.000 a year and to give him a certain number of fights. ' Norris, whose presence at the hearing had been requested by

and. did not appear.

Markson said that boxing man- agers apparently were refusing to match their fighters with Marti- nez out of sympathy with Vince's former manager, Bill Daly. whose contract expired May 9. Daly and Martinez have been at odds for several months.

Golfers Named

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From Canada

WASHINGTON (CPD-Stan Leo- nard of Vancouver a nd Pat Fletcher of Saskatoon have been named to represent Canada in the international professional golf championships here next month.

In making the announcement Monday night, John Jay Hopkins. chairman and founder of the inter- national Golf Association, said Can- ada is the third country to make its team known.

Leonard and Fletcher will play in both the Canada Cup event and the new international trophy match to be played concurrently.

The cup event is for team play while the trophy goes to the low individual scorer over 72 holes of play. The two events will be held at the Columbia Country Club in Chevy Chase, Just outside Wash- ington. June 9-12.

MORELL C. W. L.

The monthly meeting of Little Flower Sub-division of C. W. L. Morell. was held at the home of Mrs. M. B. Keefe with 28 members present. The President opened the meeting with prayer followed by roll call.

Correspondence read consisted of a letter from the Diocesan Basil MacDonald re-annual Report Forms. which was given thorough reading. A discussion on showing films took place and it was decided to make arrangements for showing films at each meeting.

Mrs. P. R. Sinnott reported on having answered a letter from Mrs. Earl MacDonald re immoral reading and books on news stands for sale. It was agreed that Mrs. B. Keefe and Mrs. Wm. Alyward make arrangements to have flood lights at church properly wired by an electrician.

The following conveners and councillors were appointed for

coming year: Mrs. Joseph Rooney. Press and Publicity; Mrs. Frank

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commission chairman Julius Helf- I

Finds Oil Like Taiiy Al 25 Below

AC1 McKay of Oharloitetmvn, P.lE.I., finds that oil loses it's better known propel-big;

in the 25 below zero weather at Resolute Bay, N.W.T.,

He and his fellow airmen of

ed in atirlifting supplies from Resolute Bay N.W,T.,

435 and 436 Sqdns. of

R.C.A.F.'s Spring Re-supply Operation.

Hallie MIN 11. 1955 Pisquid East

."Mrs. Sammy Birt was a vial- tor la Charlottetown on May 3.

Mine Shirley Jay arrived by plane from Monclon Wednesday morning to spend the remainder of the week with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Hamid Jay. While home she attended the Brahaut- MacFarlane wedding in Tryoa Baptist Church on May 7.

Mrs. Edward Jay was a vist- ior in Charlottetown on Thursday. May I.

Mrs. Sammy am was hostess to the ladies of Pisquid East Women's institute on May 5. with a good attendance of members present. A contest was put on by Mrs. Wallace Birt won by Miss Gladys Birt. Lunch was served by the hostess assisted by Mu. Wallace Birt.

M11 Fhtyd Jay and Mrs Harold Jay motored to Charlottetown on May fl.

Mr. Edward Jay and Mr Aton Jay were visitors in Charlotte- town on May 7.

Miss lsahel Birt. ('IutrIottc-town, spent the first week-end in May

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.'Mrs. Malcolm Maclknie pn- sided at the regular monthly meet- ing of the Presbyterian Young Women's Guild, Monte . Mmdf evening at the home Mrs. K. . Smit .

There were twenty member! all one visitor present.

The meeting opened with the hymn "Come to the Saviour." The scripture lesson was read H Mrs. James Shaw. and Mrs. Leland Nol- son led in prayer.

The minutes of the last. meeting were read by the secretary. Mrs. Claude Nicholson. and the finan- cial report was read by Mrs. By!-II Stewart. The report showed that 5100.00 had been paid toward the building fund since the laatynodw mg.

Mrs. Lorne Johnston reported that cup holders for the church pews had been ordered from To- ronto. She also reported for the work committee. Mrs. John Mu- Kenzie and Mrs. George Mccaaneli for the visiting committee.

The secretary was asked to write to the secretary of the Zion Mil- sion Guild. Charlottetown. and il- vitp, the group to he guests of the local guild at the June meeting. A social evening was planned and a number of committees were ap- pointed

The hymn. "What a Friend WI

with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Birt.

Mr. and Mrs. Earle Mat-lionald. Lorne Valley. were guests of Mrs

and little daughter. Carolyn. Eur- eka. N. S.. spent the week-end with Bruce's parents. Mr. Wallace Woolridge.

Mr. Guy Jay was a week-end visitor at the home of his par- ents. Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Jay.

Mr. and Mrs. Birt heard and sons Gordon and Ralph and daugh-

MacDonald's parcnts. Mr and Mrs. Gcorizc 111'. Jay on Tia) ll.

Miss Juanita Jay. x-tmit-nt all P: W C. spent May 7. week-cntl with her parents. Mr and Mrs Edward Jay.

Mr. and Illrs. Brut-c Woolririizr

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Have in .lcsu-.." and the Mizpah yBPIlCt'llNlt)l'l closed the meeting. :Thc hostess served a delicious lunch. assisted by Mrs. John Mac- .Keiizic and Mrs John Gaudet. Mrs. Elsie Wattcrviorih and Mrs. Mui- t-Qlm 'll;t(-Kciillc vvcrc pianists dur- lnll INC Pl PIHIIE

T()l'R AIR BASE!

i lYl"liAltA WIN--Air Commodore T .i (' Paul. commandant of it-chiral li)illL1 st-lmnl. RAF. began a round of talks with senior RCAF .otiirer.: here Monday. Alr Com- imodore Paul heads an RAF learn

omr officers who will visit RCAF and United States air force yi.TalIlllIE bases.

fer. Carol. Lorne Valley. were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jay. .A

and instead resembles tafiry. "Flying Boxcar" fame are engag- 00 Arctic weather stations on the

Dunn. Social Welfare; Mrs. Andrew MacDonald. Citizenship and im- migration; Mrs. Joseph Donovan. Retreats and Cathechism; Mrs. Ambrose Steele. Girl Guides; Mrs. Alphonsus Kelly, Finance and Membersltiv: Mrs. Aiban Mc- Adam. Our Magazines: Mrs. Wrn. Alyward. Education and Study Clubs:; Mrs. Eugene Larkin. An- nual Report Farms: Mrs. Vin- cent Coffin. Mrs. Reg. MacAdam - Radio and Films.

Councillors: Lot 40. Mrs. R. R. Sinnott: Morell East, Mrs. Wil- liam Ranaghan: Morell Rear Rd.. Mrs. Nellie MacDonald: Morell Village, Mrs. Edward Rossiter. Mrs. Richard Cullen and Mrs. M. B. Keefe.

The delegates appointed to at- tend Annual Convention at Corran Ban in August are as follows: Mrs. J. E. Rossiter, Mrs. Harold Murphy. alternative, Mrs. Andrew MacDonald.

Mrs. Edward Rossiler invited

Aflanlic Fish Landings Up

OTTAWA tCP)-A sharp drop in the herring catch on the Pacific coast was the chief factor in re- ducing Canadals total landings of sea fish in March to 46.622000 pounds from 96.-lli5.000 a year earlier and the value to 51.882.- 000 from 52.636000. the bureau of statistics said Tuesday.

First-quarter landings of all species weighed slightly less than a year ago at 236,626,000 pounds compared with 240369.000 but the value was higher at S7.0z7.000 compared with s6.ll05.000.

Atlantic landings in March rose to 40.006000 pounds from 34.687.- 00t'i a year earlier but the value

the members to her home for June meeting. After serving of lunch by hostess and helpers. the

meeting closed with prayer.

was slightly lower at 31,625.00: compared with 51,637,000. There were increased landings of cod and lobster but a decrease in had- dock. First-quarter landings of all species were up to 108191.000 pounds from 96.040,000 and the value to 34,977,000 from 34.825.- 000.

Trinidad's famous ashpalt lake produced 143.000 tons of natural asphalt in 1953.

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