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FRIDAY, OCT. 18. 1957

Mild Criticism

So far, opposition criticism of the Throne Speech has been nrild in tone and sparing in content. This despite the CCF leader's motion of non-confidence which the Liberals declined to support. And no wonder, since the Speech contained practi- cally nothing to which even the most rabid opponent of the Govern- ment could take exception. Mr. Cold- well's contention was that it did not go far enough in dealing with in- flation, unemployment and other problems. lie was quite aware, of course, that his motion would be defeated. Should it carry, it would bring on another election immediate- ly and we doubt whether the CCF would be any happier than the Lib- erals over that result.

An increase in old age and other pensions and benefits, cash advances to grain growers, the promise of an inquiry into the wide gap between prices paid to farmers and those paid by consumers, a plan for power development in various parts of the country-these and other proposals in the Throne Speech are unlikely to inspire vigorous dissent from any party.

The only possible occasion for anything stronger than half-hearted querulousness is found in the pro- posal to set up a commission to see what can be done to stimulate re- sources development on a national level. And even here it seems that the attack, what there is of it, will be based on theoretical rather than practical grounds; that is to say, on the view that it is a Provincial and not a Federal responsibility. But it is doubtful whether that sort of argument will win much support these days. The Maritlmes, for in- stance, are in need of industrial ex- pansion. If the Federal Government can do anything to help it along, we feel sure that very few people will make any objection to the effort simply because it may indicate a slight deviation from the letter of the British North America Act.

The deal would be for govern- ments on all levels-Federal, Pro- vincial and Municipal-together with appropriate agencies such as APEC to join forces, each making its max- imum contribution for the general good. That. evidently, is what Fed- eral authorities have in mind; and there is certainly nothing in it which calls for censure.

Security Comes First

Speaking before the Canadian In- stitute of Plumbing and Heating at Montebello. Que., an economist at- tached to a large industrial concern called for a reduction in defence expenditures as "an incentive to tax relief. encouragement to industrial expansion and a means of halting inflation."

This is not the first time that defence expenses have come in for criticism since the Diefenbaker Gov- ernment expressed the hope that taxes might be reduced. Indeed, there seems to be a growing belief that hundreds of millions of dollars 'could be taken from defence ap- propriation annually. This view is based, apparently, first on the fact that defence is by far the greatest item in Federal expenditures and, second, on the belief that in the event of war the United States, in its own interests, would make up what this country happened to lack

honoured to the letter. I! ah has entered into a Joint air defense sys- tem with the United States. This, too, must not be weakened in any way or for any reason! We have ammed international responsibilities in common with the rest of the free world; and these responsibilities must not be subordinated to the demand for a reduction in govern- mental expenditures.

Everybody would like to see a

, reduction in taxation and, especially,

a softening of inflationary trends If these objectives can be achieved without endangering the nations security to any degree whatsoever or impinging on its honour among the free peoples of the world. let them be pursued by every possible means. Otherwise, they are better postponed to a more convenient season.

Fast Disappearing

19:37 has been a good year in Canada, as far as incidence of polio- myelitis was concerned. While it might not be strictly accurate to say that Salk vaccine was solely responsible for this fortunate situa- tion-for, of course, there were low incidence years before the vaccine was discovered-there is no doubt at all that it had a great deal to do with it.

A recent issue of Health Maga- zine contains an article on this sub- ject written by Dr. E. H. Lossing and Mrs. E. Whitridge. "No case of paralytic polio," the authors state, "has occurred in any child in Can- ada where the vaccine was con- sidered to be responsible. Because it contains all three types of poliomye- litis virus, the Salk preparation is known as a 'trivalent' vaccine. In order to be effective it must contain all three types of virus, since in- fection with one type does not neces- sarily provide immunity against at- tack by one of the other types."

The article points out that polio- myelitis can no longer be considered solely a child's disease. In recent years approximately one-third of all paralytic cases and over 50 per cent of deaths from the disease occured

' in persons twenty years old or older.

Up to the present 4 million Canadian children have been given the vac- cine: but, so far, it has not been possible to vaccinate many persons over twenty years of age, except pregnant women and persons in certain hazardous occupational groups. In due course. as supplies increase, vaccination of the entire population will be carried out as a matter of routine. Only then will the disease be under maximum con- trol. Meanwhile, it is fast disappear- ing as a major scourge, thanks to Dr. Jonas Salk and his co-workers and, of course, to public db-operation in fighting the fearful plague. ”

EDITORIAL NOTES

Prince Philip's speech shows that he has a good grasp of the human problems which modern history has created. An article in a recent issue

of "Saturday Review" refers to him i

as "the Queen's science ambassa-

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British War Minister Hare is under censure for his decision to merge a regiment which wears the kilts with another which does not. If those English policy makers don't use more discretion in matters af- fecting the sensibilities of the Scots they are going to have real trouble on their hands!

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The fact of the matter is that American scientists are really dis- turbed about the Russian ”sput.nik". Dr. J. Allen Hynek of the Smith- sonian Astrophysical Observatory in Cambridge, Mass. speaks of an "un- known force" in the artificial moon and calls it "very punllng." It may well he that, as a Russian scientist claimed, the messages coming back

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DUNDAS ESPLANADE

Sir, I wish to put before Guar- dian readera an historical sketch of Dundss Esplanade.

Taking the buildings in num- erical order. the first is a large brick residence built for Job is lngs, Esq.. a newspaper pub- lisher. and Queen's Printer Ithe Royal Gazette being published from his printing press)

Both Mr. lngs and his wife, the former Miss Yeo of Port Hill. were born in England. Their family consisted of three boys and two girls. The only one now living is Constance. widow of the Reverend Craw- ford-Frost of Baltimore. She now makes her home in Cal- gary. Alberta. ,

The location of Number 1 Dun- dss Esplanade is on the site of Fort St. George, overlooking the Charlottetown Harbor. The Fort was built at the request of ER. IL. the Duke of Kent, when he was Commander of the British Forces stationed pt Halifax.

The second house, Number 10 Dundss Esplanade, was built for Thomas Morris Esq.. a wine merchsnt of English descent. He was married to a Miss Mac- Gowan, a native of this P ro- vlnco. His family of four sons have all passed away.

After Mr. Morrls' death the house was rented by the Provin- cial Government while Govern- ment llouse was being renovat- ed. This was during the term of office of the late lion. .7. Cnrvell. Later this building was rented to the American Government. In it for many years the Ameri- can Consulate was located

Fifty-three years ago this building was sold to George A'- "!!! Glue. F-N-. a retired mem- ber of the firm known as Gsne Bron. leather merchants and book-hinders supplies, New York City. Mr. Gsne spent thousands on interior and exterior altera- tions to the house. Much of the furnlture was brought from the Ganels former home in Nyack- on-the-Hudson, New York.

"White House." with its lawn sloping to the harbor breast- work and its lovely gardens, was one or the show places of Charlottetown. Carriages. har- ness, and horses from its stable and coach-house were obiecls of great admlrnflon on the streets of the city and the roads of the Province.

Residence Number ll was built for Mr. Msclvlurray. the owner of a large dry goods est- lblishment on Queen Street. The architecture of this building was Victorian. it contained a to- tal of nineteen rooms. The plan was altered three times for various reasons. It was named "Rosborough House." recall- ing an historic borne in the Brit- III lislcl.

OTTAWA REPORT As The Queen Flew Away

By Patrick Nicholson

Ottawa: As the Queen flew away from her Kingdom of the

Snows, everyone hero agreed that this was the most popular royal visit ever known. Despite the unlucky auguries. of Can- ada's thirteenth Prime Minister welcoming the thirteenth visit by a future, present of past sovereign; and despite the prop- hocies of gloom by those who said that an inexperienced new government would ball it all up; and despite the inaccurate sneer- ing bellttlements by New York's most despised foreign corres- pondent; this was the most suc- cessful visit ever made here by royalty.

when the ceremony had faded away and tho excitement had settled, sober second thoughts still ranked as the greatest mo- ment that hour on the evening of her arrival, when Queen Eliza- beth greeted a party of 500 guests at Government House. These were newsman. radio and television broadcasters. and their wives.

It was then midnight by Lon- don tlme, and the Queen had risen at six to leave London alr- port brenkfasliess at 0 am. Yet, just shedding her red feather hat

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Pit. The young lad was only seven years old at the time of his death. . Shortly after moving from "Westwood House" to ”Rowan House." as Number 14 Dundss Esplanade was now known. sor- row again visited the Davies. whim thdr mughter. Helen, who a sham time previous had be- come the bride of Banner-man Wanburton died in child birth. A year later Mrs. Davies also died, having never fully recov- ered from the sorrow of losing both her son and daughter. Several years later the Hon. r. Davies s engaged to iss Emily Stephen Stewart, fourth daugiiier of Robert Bruce Stewart, Eaq., who prior to Confederation. was a landed proprietor of sonic 90,000 acres. They were married in the Parish Church (1 St. Paul in May 1891, In Fdn-nary, IUD, the Hon. Daniel Davies was aili- ed by the provincial Liberal Party to acts)! the office of Lieutenant Governor of the Province. Ha d " T because he was In his seventies. and in addition his wife had lost h or dear sister. Miss Rosa Stewart, oiiy a few weeks previous. in March, lwl. David Bur.-ban Stewart's vrlfe the former Miss

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and red velvet coat from her journey. she stepped fresh and alert into the reception room to greet us all.

The smile so permanent on her drive into Ottawa stretched into a gay laugh. As she chatted to all of us strangers. a real inter- est aeemed to light up her eyes.

Her men guests noted with sp- proval her remarkable peaches- andcream complexion, which seemed lit with an inner glow. The more appraising eyes of the women noticed her new very English hair-do with the centre parting; the unusual touch of the long beige gloves which she wore throughout the party; and her beautiful four-strand neck- lace of real pearls.

BREAK 'I'flA'l' LINE

When she broke protocol to break away from the receiving line and mingle with her guests. men gathered around her to dis- cuss various topics. Her child- rep. Asian fin In Britain, has transatlantic flight were all cov- ered. Her mother as the next Governor '- General of Canada? Why, that was a suggestion she had never heard before. she re- plied gllbly with perhaps a III!!! while lie. Perhaps her mother had given enough of her lifetime to public service. and now da- serves a tranquil retirement with her family. suggested the Queen.

"Where do you come from?" the Queen asked me. "London? and what newspapers do you write for?"

"Well, Mram.” lreplied, and I suspect a smile twlnkled. "I wrl to for Brlialnla great newspaper, The Scotsman. own- gd by Britain's most famous immigrant, Mr. Thomson."

"Oh." said Her Mainly. "YOII do. do you."

"Yes. Ma'am. and I also write for the largest group of Canadian papers. which Mr. Thomson founded."

Prince Philip overheard this, and revealed his own wide range of luwwladga of public affairs by commenting with a chuckle: "That's good. You come over here to write for Roy "F and he comes over to Britain to run our oldest newspa -." And ho burst into a hearty chuckle at his joke, a chuckle only exceeded when he me! John Power. who told him that he writes for max- azlnes and also teaches High School at Kemptville. Ont.

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drui. CORRECT MANNER

If he does recommend tbek use. make sure you give them to the child in the correct manner.

Place the youngster on a bed or chair with his head hanging over the side. let him remain in this position for a couple of min- utes sfter you instill the drops.

Giving him the medication while he is sitting or atandng does little. if any. good. , QUESTION AND ANSWER

L. IL: What causes QXCQIIIVU yawning?

Answer: Excessive yawning is probably due more to the farms- tlon of a habit than to snythlns else. I do not believe there is any great ha rm. in such a hab- it. although it is likely -to be a little I: hlesome. Air swallow- ing. such as occurs in nervous Individuals no doubt is a con- trvl tory factor.

The Age Old Story

Remember them which. . have spoken one you the word of God: when faltb follow. eon- slderlna the end of their conver- sallsa.

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of their services. one largo sursnco company has instituted "wife" insurance. which provides widowers with funds to Ilvlaes some of their wives' contribu- tiona to the home. This is bas- ed on costs of cooks. nurses. cleaning woman. housekeepers. On the assumption that a house- keeper coatsbill a month. "wife' insurance for a year would be at lest 32,400 -- for five years 812.000. -Brandon Sun

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