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ADDRESS BY MR.

_ Success in any vocation is achiev- ed only by personal sacrifice and

sical powers, Mr. W. R. Shaw, M 3 EL. B.S.A.. retired Deputy Minis- ter of Agriculture. emphasized in addressing the graduates at. yes- Ierda_v's Prince of Wales College convocation.

Mr. Shaw said he regarded it as an honour for a farmer, or at least a representative of the great in- dustry of agriculture, to be called upon in this capacity. He presumed it was considered fitting that one who had recently retired. at least in part, from his chosen profes- sion. should address those who are about to enter the portals of life's main responsibilities. He did not kiimv of any grcatcr inspiralior. than that providcd by an occasion- of this kind; an inspiration spring- ing from the spectacle of educa- ted. starry-eyed. vigorous youth, and from a 59ll5lf'i;: of some of their plans. hopes and ambitions. It prompted the iiish that one were _ioiing aeziin, and participating in the thrills and challenges of the road ahead.

"Some of you". Mr. Shaiv con- t-nued. "may be ds;-ippoiiiied at rot. iiavinz attziiiicd a higher standnrcl. rind some lll'i_v not have reachcd the necessary piss maik and so will be required to takc supplementaries.

Be not discouraged. Il‘l':‘sD9Ctl\‘F of the position you ili'(‘t.; f lll you; year, you have secured a lZ'ZllIllII'.l that will s'.i‘cngtlicn .VOlll‘ approach to the tasks that ivill be yours when you are placed on your owti responsibilities. After all. while the value of having achieved a high standard of excellence and a cre- ditable pass mark must. not be ig- nored. it. is not necessarily a com- plete X'(‘qll25il.P to ultimate success some of the world's greatest char- acters have been but indifferent students; and its a matter of foct many have never participated in college or university training. Ed- ucation_ after all. is a longtime task. You \\'lll be under an educa- t.onal process as long as you live. until the final bell rings and the door closes on life‘s school.

No doubt a. number of this )P.'<il"5 grarliiates will go forward to high- er University training, while othcrs will go out into the broad field of world activities. Some, particu- larly the girls. may be looking for- ward to the establishing of homes which is I believe sometimes in important. result of college con- tacts. No greater or more honor- ed a task may be undertaken. A community's or naf.lon‘s greatness depends on the strength and char- acter of its homes. and in this rcspert the work of the woman in building homes of moral. cul- tural. and economic influence is predominant.

Day To Day Problems

“In any event, as you follow your pariiciilar paths. it. will be found that. the real tests and the. real training will be encountered as contact is made with individual problcms from day to day. These t.cst..s will be more exacting than .'ln_\’ that have yet been experienc- ed. and your future will depend on _\‘Olll‘ initiative. your will to sue- ceed, and your ability to derivc from every source the’ fullest pos- sible information and training. not only regarding the vocation which you. _\0l.ll'Si".lf, have selected as your special work. but also in relation to the various activities in which society at. large. is interested. My own experience has been that a great measure of wise direction. rnmmon sen-e, homely pliilosnphy. and moral rectitude and inspira- tion were frequently cncountered in the most unsuspected sources, not only from men and women of high educational attainments. but also very oftcn from the un- lettered. but ll€.‘VCl‘.‘l‘li’le.'>8 not un- trained, who derived their strength and vision from delving into thc mmmonplzit-e tasks of life. the I'f‘l_\5t(‘Tlf‘S of the good earth. and who lived close to Nature and in:i.sti-rod many of her valuable lessons. Do not pass too quickly by. in the rush of the day. and ignore the commonplace. Wise di rectinn may be secured from the commcn man in the way, as wet. as A‘. the grafts of the schools oi lP3l'i‘illl’.I. and in the treasured rc- soui-rcs of the past.

“There srciii: lil this age to hr‘ in some qit.'i‘.l.ct‘s at least an im- prcssion that. ll“.'(’5DEf‘ll\'f! of ser- \';(~(=§ tcrvls-rwi, our ecrinomic fu- gm-.- 1- :1,-:Slll'f‘d. Those who l‘(‘.’IL'll the twp or .’l'iI\lIl any i'c:‘4.=nnal)lc (lr2rr.'~ oi su:cc=s know that the \-av up is ntti-ztderl \\'lll’l hcavt tnii. lll.1;1_‘.' di.-coiii’:'.zf'mi‘|iLS. Rm- nlsn \\:‘.h grcnl thrill. of victoi'_\ and R.”lllE\'(‘I'|'lf‘Ill. I care. not what vorahon _\(lu follow, success is flCl'ilC\"‘d only by personal sacri- fice nnd the full use of mental and physical powers and an hon- est application of effort. The tasks oftimcs may not be pleasant ant: ensx. hut. achievement. that. comes to use through izront difficulty that tewt our mctlle is. nltor all, the most thrilling. and DFCJIJSE out tasks have been courageously un dertakcn, the final pattern will bf made more satisfying and beauti- ful if it. has been faithfully and honestly executed.

Oldtlme Craftsmanship

‘Four years ago I visited a mim- her of European countries. during which time I had an opportunity of inspecting some of the old World cuties and cathedrals. some built back in the 12th to the l5th aa turles. I was enthralled by the

uty and workmanship in these old buildings. The carving by hand was particularly exdliiaite, and not only was the beauty of the work abundantly evident in those parts of the ch chu where it was quick- iy obvio . but. also in the narrow corridors and darkened recesses of the interiors. where one would not naturally expect to see such fine caftnianahlp. commenting on this. we were told that the work was

performed chiefly By the monk: of

old. who gave of the very but in‘ their akin and uniwi inuplclitt

WALTER R. SHAW

ideals of these early workers Dm- vidu I lesson that in this day and generation, with all its fran- tic rush and excitement. might very well be emulated. Our task demands our best. at all times.

Mr. W. R. Shaw

even though the completed work iiiay seldoin be seen or receive the plaudits of the crowd.

"I was impressed. too. in these cotintries by the breadth and com- pleteness of their education. Their common training touched and developed a pride in their rich traditions and history. At the same time among classes there seemed to be a great unity of purpose and a common understanding of and a desire to know the economic. social, cultural and everyday p'ro- blems, that provide a weli-balan- ced happy human kinship and ex- istence. The training gave re- cognition to higher educational ai- tainment and at the same time it embraced the commoner tasks necessary to an efficient approach to the ordinary. practical pro- blems of the people.

“The story is told of a closing banquet held with regal splendor at a convocation at a great Uni- versity. A member of the staff. who had never been known to make a speech in his life, was ask- ed by the students. more or less as an lllmannered joke. to provue the final address. The room was pro- fuse with flowers, the table with sparkling cut glass. beautiful china and silver, and snowy linens. The speaker in opening stated that he was evidently not intended to make an oration, but he said. “You are the end products of this great. school. supposedly highly educated and trained to meet life's tests. I wish to ask you a few simple questions." Picking up a snowy linen napkin and a cut glass tumbler, he said, "I want an wer. Who is this class can describe to me the process by which these are made, and is there a student here who could participate in the process?" There was an embarr:is- scd silence. Turning his attention to the chinaware. the silver. the tables and chairs. he asked the same questions. Again an embar- rassed silence. Nobody knew. Then siepping to one side. with a dra- matic gesture he pulled aside a portiere. and said. “I wish to in- croduce to you it man who never entered a college-The Man of Gaililre——and I as‘; him can he tell us about these things.“ After a pause. he said_ "The Man of Galli- lee answers. ‘Yes. I can make this table and these chairs. for I am a carpenter?‘ The speaker emphasiz- cd two points: that the common ttsks of our hands are stamped with dignity and nobility by the Master Himself. and further, that education extends out into the broad activities of life, beyond our own selected vocation.

Time of Challenge

This is a time of great challenge, we hear the sentiment on ex- pressed that it is a fearsome time in which to live. The atomic and hydrogen bombs. and other scien- tific developments. have left tin- casincss in the minds of the peo- ple. The same fears have been en- iertalned in the. past. When gun- powder was discovered. it was thought the world would be blown to pieces. The same feelings fol- lowed the use of the airplane in war. and other forms of destructive equipment, but when later appli- ed to the itrts of peace, these in- vcntions proved A blessing. The inventions of today will also prove of great. benefit when properly ap- plied and fear should not. dismay our souls.

In this field there are five openings for scientific minds. ivho may direct new inventions into thr. realms of peace. Fine opportunities have been available in zidvaiizr :duratlon in various forms of tis- siiitiince in vocational. niu:..... dramatic, and academic study Grants. loans_ scholarships and bursaries have been abundantly provided. and the free exchange of students between various coun- tries provides for the broadening of knowledge on international pro- blems. Thane were non-existent in my early days, and it is well to examine in passing. the records and now the large number of biisinus and professional. politi- cal. and religious leaders who came

Prince Edward Island. with little to assist them but the sheer cour- age and will to succeed. Their re- cord provldea an inspiration to the present. generation.

"In the larger field of activity there. are many openings for train- ed personnel. A recent. Annnul'lcl- ment. indicates a great. acareity of scientists in the important field of Agriculture. and I would ain- caraly direct your attention to this field. for both men and omen. no greater need and challenge ex- ists than that which comes from

from the ‘poor proud homes‘ of

opinion that at the head of all the Arts and Sciences. and all in- dustry. stands Agriculture. the greatest. of all. and the maintainer of human life. History proves that a country strong in its Agricul- ture is strong in Morals, in Peace and in War. No employment should be considered of greater importance and merit.

Wide Opportunities

“In the realm of business ad- ministration. there are the rapidly expanding agricultural and con- sumer co-operative organisations. In this respect there exists I great dearth of and keen demand for qualified men and women in ex- ecutive capacitlaa. This condition carries over into the broad field of business and industrial admin- istration. In the very van of world progress, influence. and opportun- ity. stands Canada_ our own land. We are experiencing a period of unparalleled discovery and expan- sion. Industrial and scientific de- relopment. beckons with a strong gesture men and women of skill and capacity to key positions. In- creasing population and changing conditions are multiplying open- ings ln lndustr_v. the arts. sciences, agriculture, labor, and every de- partment of national life or in- telligent. aggressive and qualified personal. Never was the road a- head so bright with alluring pros- pects.

"In the international realm. too. great tasks await the skillful worker. No more is the position one of national isolation with the possible exception of Countries behind the Iron Curtain. The world has grown small. and the inter- national field presents a variety of problems that await solution. Departments of Trade and Com- merce and Foreign Embassies in many countries the world over;

International organizations of many

kinds; The social. religious. poli-

tical and economic activities as

well its the whole broad field of

exploration and investment, beyond

the rim of the ocean. beckons men

and women of training and ini-

tiative. No previous age has offered

greater inducements. You are eli-

tering this great era of opportun-

ity. Yours is the great privilege

to take your place in national and

international responsibility and

render conspicloiis contributions in

the field of human welfare, peace

and progress.

Personal Service

The last reference I would make concerns personal service. What is to be your attitude toward your work and the lives of others? ser- vice. as already intimated. means more than close application to your own particular tasks. Lord Halifax has said that ‘Service isl the rent we pay for our room on, earth.’ But. that description is scarceLV adequate. There is a need for that. special interest and ef- fort .out beyond our own particu- lar sphere: at need to realize the importance of the parables of the tivo coats and the second mile, to touch the lives of others_ not only through loyal participation in the activities of our religious faith. but also through the out- stretched friendly hand and wel- come smile extended to those we meet daily in the way. to follow Lincoln's philosophy, and pluck out. the thistles wherever we may find them and replace them with flowers.

You will daily walk the high roads and the low roads and meet

types and classes and strange faces. for peoples from distant lands, with their own languages

and customs. are mingling freely with us, Let us not forget. the‘ these people bring to us great tra- ditions. crafts and skills, strong pride and high intelligence. and it is not wise to adopt toward them an attitude of arrogant superiority Let us not forget that we are our brother's keeper, and the extra ef- fort to be friendly and helpful makes for peace, nelghborliness and good will.

There are also grave dangers abroad; Communism and strange doctrines that challenge our Chris- tian beliefs and our way of life; Insidious and misleading propa- ganda that assumes attractive forms to deceive the unwary, and involve them in the tolls of sub- versive programs. The need foi strong, vital leadership, thorough understanding and loyalty to the principles of freedom. democracy and our Christian heritage. is in the hands of our youth. Think carefully over the sacred duty and respnsiblllty in these respects that is entrusted to your keeping.

The Goal Ahead

"The ncciimulntion of great wealth is a legitimate 0b](‘.CI.l\'E. but it is not the achievement which brings the greatest satisfac- tion out of life. The personal'ser-

vices which Affect the welfare of others is greater by far. Study th; records of history. and invariably you will find that the names of those who have made special con- tribution: to their fellow men, and not of those whose sole object in life was confined to the narrow limits of industrial greatness or personal wealth. would it not be well then. in launching out on a career. to project yourself‘ forward down to the evening of life, and in vision look back over the iuy you have travelled. and endeavour to see there the landmarks and influ- ences along that. way. that you feel you would like to recognize and which will bring to you peace and serenity of soul, and the realization of a task well done with that visionary review you should be able to chart your course, build your life so that it will bring honor to yourself. and great bene- fit to other travellers in the way.

"Ruskin has said. “When we build, let us think that we build forever. Let it not be for present delight nor for present use alone. Let it be such worth that our descendants thank us for it. and let us think as we lay stone on stone that a time is to come when these stories will be held sacred because our hands have touched them. and that men will say as they look upon the labor and wrought substance of them, ‘See this our fathers did for

"In going out from this Institu- tion to which you will always have a great love and a great loy- alty, you will go sustained by its direction, its companionship and its memories. The broad highway jof life is nhead—with its hopes, its 'opportunltles, its honours, and its service. In travelling that high- way

“In courage. faith and patience

do your part; Let. neither cold nor heat dismay your soul; Keep pressing on with glndness in your heart‘ And march triumphant to honored goal."

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CARLETON WOMEN'S INSTITUTE

The monthly meeting of Carle- ton Women's Institute was held at the home of Mrs. Frank Quig- ley on May 18.

Roll call was answered by “Where we met our Husbands" and 14 members responded. Pro- ceeds from play and sale of candy in Cape Traverse hall were $124. and in Summerfield was $14.70. Expenses for play was $35.11. The committees gave their re- ports and new committees were appointed. New school committee are Mrs. Sutherland and Mrs. Thomas MiicMicken. It wait de- cided to buy it number of articles that. are needed for the school.

{Sick committee reported four calls

made and treats taken. New sick committee is Mrs. Albert Cras- well and Mrs. Boyd Lowther. Lunch committee for next meet- ing is Mrs. Raymond Harvey, Mrs. Harold Multart, Mrs. Boyd Lowther and Mrs. T. B. Gillespie. It was decided that to pay $1 for share of expenses to execu- tive meeting in Kelly's Cross. Next meeting to be held at the home of Mrs. John Quigley.

SEIIINGVALE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE

Members of Springvale W. I were welcomed to the home oi Mrs. I-fans Peterson on May 11 to hold their regular meeting. There were 14 members present.

Roll call was answered with an exchange of flower slips. The school committee reported buying necessary articles for the school and the sick committee reported sending two baby gifts. fruit. _to shiit-in at Easter and to two hos- pital patients, also making several calls. Four members extended thanks to the members for fruit sent to friends and one thank-yoi: note was received. A card of acknow- ledgment for sympathy extender; was also received.

New committees were appoint- ed: school. Mrs. Omar Neill and Mrs. Dale Proude; sick. Mrs. Aus- tin sentner and Mrs. Kenneth Mac- Donald.

Mrs. Frank Crabbe and Mrs. Vin- cent white gave a report on the distrlct convention executive meet- ing. The correspondence consisted of letters regarding blood donors clinic to be held at Charlottetown. the handicraft van, and home economics. It was decided to con- tinue slnglng lessons in the school with the same teacher. Mrs. Dale 'Proude and Miss Erna Coles of- lered to go with the music teach- or to see about an organ for the school. Mrs. Bruce Stewart invited the members for their next. meet- ing. roll call to be answered with stamps for cards. Lunch com- mittee are Miss Alice Dollar, Mrs Lester Johnstone. Mrs. Kenneth MacDonald and Mrs. Herbert Dol- lar.

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‘This should be a good day to plant my garden." Llllrifi ‘lid 93 he came down the stairs.

It was a good morning. The bright warm sun poured down on the green grass and knocked on the doors of the dandelion buds. Soon the lawn was dotted with the golden heads of the dandelion flowers as they spread .t.hei,r petals to catch the aunbeams. Robins sang merrily from the tree tops and busy sparrows hopped

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SOMETHING TO LIAIN

Never think you know it all. best disaster shall befalL ' —Rat.tles the Kingfisher.

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