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A"Tbe Itrougclt memory In weaker than the weakest link."

Tux-:snAiTiViAv"1s."'i93s' It May Do Good

The widespread indignation over the letter written by the president of the Dominion Drama Festival, asking that consideration be given to a certain brand of liquors ”when occasion arises", was to have been expected. Even Mr. Ongley himself, who pretends to think that the let- ter was perfectly legitimate, must have known that the unsavoury in- cident would not pass uncondemned. It was, indeed, a shocking exhibition of bad taste, to put it mildly, made even more so by the indirect as- socialion with the liquor advertise- nicntrfor that is what it was-of Her Majesty's personal representa- tive in this country. No wonder the (iovernnr-("leneral regarded the let- ter as an affront to his vice-regal re- sponsibilities.

Now that the mischief has been done, it is possible that some good may come of it. It may be the means of rectifying the original mistake that was made when Festival offi- cials accepted the distilleryls offer of financial assistance in the way of awards and trophies. This is not to suggest that the liquor firm was motivated by ulterior designs--far from it. It may. indeed, have had a. real interest in the development of Canadian drama without any hope of increasing its own prestige in the process. But, even if that be grant- ed, it was a poor way to embark on 1 venture which is second in im- portance only to the propagation of religious faith; and thousands of citizens who have no particular antipathy towards moderate use of liquor hate to think that drama can find no other means of support.

It is not too late to remedy the situation before ii mockery is made of the entire cultural movement. Perhaps Mr. Ongleyis letter and the anger it occasioned will help to bring that remedy about.

Railway Services

Vice President Fairweather, of

the Canadian National Railways, maintains that the railway has re- duced its passenger service in this Province not through choice but of necessity, and that as trustees of the people's money it is not their business to continue trains that are not being patronized. In an inter- view in yesterday's Guardian he hinted that there would be "a con- tinual withering up" of the rail- wnyln passenger service locally, but made it clear that this did not apply to freight movements. I-Ie recalled that the Province had turned down an application of the railway some years ago to operate a bus service during the summer months. This of course is true, and we have always questioned the wisdom of the course which our Legislature pursued on that occasion. That, however, does not affect the responsibility of the publicly-owned C.N.R. of giving this Pnovince adequate services; and this is not, as Mr. Fairweather appears to imply, a matter for railway offi- cials to determine "within the lim- its of common sense." The railway operates under an Act of Parlia- ment and under a Board of Trans- port Commissioners. If there is to be any further withdrawal of ser- vices-and these seem now to be reduced to the minimum-it must be done through application to the Board, and with full opportunity for protests being heard.

In judging such matters the Transport Commissioners are ex- pected to keep in mind the report of the Tuigeon Commission of 1951, in which note was taken that in- Idequnte railway service was I Itrong subject of complaint on be- hIlf of this Province. "Extensive evidence was given," my: the re- port, "that the quality of service throughout the entire Province is generally poor. that the train ser- vice is faulty, that Ichedulel are not hpt, and that very substantial de- i cumin thodellvpryof lea cu-kind Infill." It hotel that -312 of the Railway

quate and suitable accommodation for the receiving, loading and un- loading of all traffic for cafriage upon the railway, and without delay carry and deliver all rail traffic; and they are likewise obliged to fur- nish such other service incidental to transportation as is customary or usual in connection with the busi- ness of a railway company and as may be ordered by the Board."

In a memorandum published along with the Turgeon Report, pre- pared by one of the Commissioners, Dr. Innis, it was noted, from evi- dence submitted, that Prince Ed- ward Island ”is particularly expos- posed to the dangers of a monopoly of a relatively obsolescent type of transportation in restricting an ex- tremely important source of revenue in the motor car and the tourist trade. Complaints were made of the monopoly of the railway over the ferry between Borden and Cape Tor- mentine on the mainland in restric- tions on trucks and that shippers in Prince Edward Island were at a dis- advantage with shippers in New Brunswick. The Province argued that the Canadian National had be- come an instrument through which the intent of the terms of Confed- eration were being flouled. The problems of competition with ino- tor truck in the St. Lawrence reg- ion seem to have been met in part by the monopoly control of railways in other regions."

The last sentence seems to imply that regions such as Prince Edward Island, where there is monopoly control, are "paying the shot" for the expenses incurred to meet in- tensive motor truck competition elsewhere. In any case it is well that the railway be reminded constantly that they have obligations to per- form as well as profits to make. This is not said by way of reflec- tion on railway officials locally, who are performing services that are ap- preciated by all our citizens. But it is vital to our interests that we keep the record straight.

A Mighty Movement

The annual. report of the ex- ecutive Council of the Boy Scouts Association is an interesting booklet which this year makes particular mention of the World Jamboree held last Summer at Niagara-om the-Lake. And while the Scouting movement shot into international prominence, at the same time here in Canada, the movement has en- joyed a period of amazing, but quiet growth.

Since 1914, when there were 14,- 477 enrolled in scouting, interest has increased and expanded until at the end of 1955, the total enlistment was 196,409. This includes the various types of scouting activities, includ- ing Wolf Cubs, and also the sur- prising large number of adult lead- ers-18,437.

Generally speaking, there is one adult leader for every 10 or 11 boys in the movement. This is important, for it shows the manner in which the Scouting movement seeks to help the youngsters in their forma- tive years. It is an encouraging sign indeed when so many volunteers are prepared to give of their time in the interest of youth welfare. And the fact. that the movement enjoys such continual growth-up 21.123 mem- bers from 1954 to 1955-would sug- gest that the efforts of these adult leaders are greatly appreciated by the boy members and their parents.

EDITORIAL NOTES The latest United Stat.cs' hydro- gen bomb tests have had to be post- poned several times because of ad- verse weather conditions. isn't it a little sobering to realize that for all their knowledge the scientists can- not change the course of the wind or stop a single raindrop from fall- ing on the earth? Man is far from being master of the universe and its ways. 0 O I According to an Ottawa corres- pondent there, will be no July-Jan- uary holiday for our parliamentar- ians this year. Prime Minister St. Laurent will be leaving Canada to attend the conference of Common- wealth Prime Ministers in London late in June. Parliament cannot pos-' sibly finish its legislative program by then, so it will probably adjourn before the hot weather hits Ottawa; then will be called to reassemble in October. Two months work before Christmas will clear the decks suf- flciontly to permit the pre-election to be brought down in March, followed by dissolution of Parliament in April and an gen. uul oldie: h Iild-Jinn

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APPRECIATION

Sir. --On Saturday, May 12, the cast of the Little Theatre Guild production, "Angel Street", left for Shcrbrouke, Quebec, to take part in the Dominion Drama Fes- tival from the 13th to the liith of May.

To send this talented cast and their stage set to this event. re- quired a lot of cooperation from the cast. and moral and financial support by the people of, this city.

Tlirouglt the medium of your paper, the Executive of the Little Theatre Guild would like to ex- press its sincere appreciation to the business firms of ('harlott.e- town for their generous donations: and to all others who supported us financially by their allciidancc at our performances.

Wegliope that your good wishes will attend them along the way and that they will bring back more honors to this City and to the Chnrlolletoiin Little Theatre Guild, iiliom they represent.

Many thanks for your valuable space.

We are. Sir, etc..

Little Theatre Guild of (Thar-

lolletown. George Anderson. Business Manager.

OUR YESTERDAY)

From The Guardian Filcl

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (May 15. lilflll

The first car accident of the sen- sou in the 0iLcary district hap- pened on Saturday night near the Hlgli School. when a car driven by Eli. Strong, Summcrside, col- lided with a horse and carriage owned by John Mt-Kinnon. l(nuts- ford, injuring the horse severely.

The lobslcr season which open- ed May 1 from (laspe. Quc.. to Chockpish llivcr. Kent (Io.. has not been a success the first ten days. Fisliing is fair on the west end of PlC.I.. and iniiiriivcuicnt is expected slim-ily. Prices are as low as fiic cents a pound for im- soricd lobsters.

The largest ship of her type and llie latest word in icc-brcakt;-rs ever biiill in a Canatlizin shipyard will be launched next Wednesday, when the car ferry "(.'harlritlc- tnwn" fakes In the iiiiler at Lau- zon, Que Mrs Charles llullon, wife of l,icut. (iovernnr llalinn of P lC.l.. will sponsor the non ves- sci

TEN YEARS AGO

(May 15. lilllil Allliiiiigii some good lobster cal- ches have been made by George- lown fishermen, lhc opinion is the catch will fall far short of that of lasl year Windy weatlier has hampered efforts and many still have not all traps in the wafer.

Yesterday marked an liisloric occasion in the cliiiimcrcial his- tory of P.I-7.1.. when a bill rc-cnn- vertcd American lransptirl plane loaded with 5.000 pound of live lobslers. roared off the runway at Charlolfeloivn airport for New York.

Something unusual for the 9th of May, Mr. James Houston made I trip to New Glasgow by Ilclgh, with very fair roads.

The Age Old Story

Tlu-re is a river. the strenml whereof iilinll minke glad the City of God. the holy place of the labor- Iocles of the most lllgli. God II in the midst of her: she shall not hp moved: God shall help her, and that right early

Plll-WENT8 ROBBERY

MADOC. Ont. rCPi-aAn nidento lfled youh reurninx home from I visit In his girl friend Ippnrently frlglilciied away I would-be bank robber Monday. police said. The boy run to warn Ontario Provinc- III Police when he noticed I ma: lnngroccrynoreucntonbracb 1 It Id If Ilntul.

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OTTAWA REPORT

Pensions And Pipe-Line

By Patrick Nicholson

Two fascinating coincidences in dates: first the Fowler Royal com- mission on Broadcasting head- ing westwards from Ottawa for it's trans-Canada hearings, announc- ed its intention to arrive in Winni- peg on 7th May. Wags here were quck to consent that Winnipegg- ers would have I! busy day mann- ing the dykes of freedom --the crest of the anticipated Red River flood had also been predicted to reach Winnipeg that day.

Less frivolous was the timing of announcements by two Cabinet Ministers nn Tuesday of last week. These provided for a bigger baby bonus, but no hope for our old folk. Health Minister Paul Martin said that the Federal Government cannot afford to raise old age pen- sions from the present level of 340 to 350 per month. This increase would cost no less than 3100.000,- 000 a year. and this represents an

extra burden which the taxpayers i , of the financial uuangements cov-

of'Canadn could not be expected

to shoulder. Yet on the same day g

Trade Minister C.D. Howe announ- ced that lhe government planned to contribute 395,000,000 and lend a further s72.ll00,000 to the four rich Texas oil promoters who are the owners of more than four- fifths of the proposed Trans-Camp dn natural gas pipeline. DO WE REALLY CARE

The Conservatives think they got i

a red-hot election issue in this Am it-an economic seizure of Canada, and especially in the Trans-Camp da pipeline. Mr. M.J. Coldwell, lea er of the C.C.F.. is to convinced

of the disgust of the electors that be has challenged the government to hold an election on this issue Even many Liberals politicians dis- approve of the government policy on the ppeline, with the result that the special Liberal caucus summ- oned to ratify the Cabinet's plans drugged on well past the usual lunchtime adjournment hour. On the other hand I question whether the average voter cares or even understands. True. 3i67,fl00.000 of his money is to be contributed by the government to these "Yankee liiit-cancers". That is 510 per Can- adian.

()n the other hand. lhe C.B.C. has at last and with reluctance announ- ccd that it will lose 522.000.0110 this year, which must be collected from the taxpayers, on top of the money they have already paid-probably without bcinsz aware of ii-for the ('.B.('. this year: The C.B.C. fur- ther dropped a broad hint that it would like to see a Sl5 annual tele- vision license fee levied on all tele- vision homes, to pay for its oper- ations These two items seem In me to have stirred the bill-paying taxpayer here for more than the

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SPRING WOMEN

In the fickle Northern latitudes. we knnw

That Spring is here when sunny women break

Out of their doors like flowerl. grimy snow

Still melting in the corners of the yards.

They hurry in sun Icrosii young grass and shake

Their colored clouds of laundry to the sky.

Toss Winter thoughts to the gard- en'n Winter shards.

Men. going to work. in slow amaze pass by

The women blossoming In blue and gold,

The open windows in the singing houses.

And feel warmth In wind they thought was cold.

The women greet the Spring ll each one chooses.

with apnrkllng water, merry broom. or line

Fllngliig the bright clotheu up to the lolloplng wind.

Anlltlilawci-Inncwworldjuot

btlun. 'l1IonnIdtldI.dowI&IIIII

ntreehlnnngung. watciiingth-uwamnliluunln

hm A-tannin.

pipeline deal. DIEFENBAKER HONOR John Diefenbaker. Prince Al-

nother honor this week. Acadia Unl- versary will confer upon him the

honorary degree of Doctor of Civ- ,

ll Law. He already holds the hon- orary degree of LL.D. from Mc- Master University. This second such honor will make him the only rank-end-file member of the House of Commons to have received this accolade twice.

James Muir, the famous Scottish- born president of our biggest bank is going to visit llloscuw next month. There is considerable sig- nificance In the fact that accom- panying him will be Jack Bankes, manager of the main Ottawa branch of ..is bank, the Royal Bank of Canada. With Ii CHlla(llf.Ill- Russian trade pact now completed this visit may herald completion

ering wider trading between the two nations. At the very least. we can be sure that the perceptive Mr. Muir will bring back from Mos- cow ample matcrial for some more of those rich but rare spccclies

which relieve the boredom of Ott- -.

awa's lunch-club oratory. HIGH-PRICED DF.I"I'IN(iI-3 In spite of some setbacks in their campaign to win friends and

Whore-do you think you're going

IOUND roii ll-ll um HIADED wzsn No mailer when in this wide Ind xondcrful land you're going, by CNR you'll get there In comfort and

style.

vou'u. In, sum AND I: MIIRY-In the new CNR Dinette you can

bert's one man star act in our par- 3 mmli" ll” l"'"9"”id "M" 1""

liamenlary circus. is to receive a- i I by prolonged pressure

' .Me,diccilly Speaking

By llermn N. Bundesan. M. 0.

NEW AID FOR COLDS, MYASTHENIA GRAVIS

A NEW drug combining an antibiotic, an antihistamine and an analgesic has been developed to relieve cold symptoms and control secondary infections.

Also of importance in this month's review of medical ad- vances are a quick and accurate method for diagnosing myas- thenia gravis-a grave disease of

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rm 4. one-Guarding

NOTES BY THE WAY T

..An Increase In American Ipcnd-' ing nbrond mun compel Canada i

to reconsider its very modest con- tribution to the Colombo Plan. not only for what Mr. Walter Lipp- man rightly culls moral reasons but because the stability of the poorer countries is essential. II Mr. Eisenhower says, to the secur- ity of America.-VlctorlI Times

..l-live thousand two hunted men i aklng up the seventh Turklslil

replacement brigade to rotate Tur- kish troop: already on duty in Korea are being readied to call from Izmir under the command of Brig. Gen. Cavlt Ellcevlk, in line with Turkey's determination

the muscle 0"-i I new safer

way to control it.

Cold Medicln , The new cold ediclne is

Achrocidin. Tests show it controls

many bacterial invasions and

seems to be of value in treating .

such symptoms of the common cold as headache. muscular aches, fever, nasal discharge, excessive mucus and chest congestion.

The preparation combines the broad spectrum antibiotic Aubre-

mycin tetracycline with an anti-l histamine and an analgesic com- 3

pound. . Usual Precautions

it is, however. cnipliusizeii that the usual precautions such as bed rest. increased fluid intake

and protection against cold and taken along I

with the new drug and, of course. 3 Idasliboard-Sydney Post Record.

exposure. must be

it should only be taken under the doctor's direction.

The new myastbenia gravis di- ' edrophonlum 1 re- port that administration of ten-:

agnostic drug is ltensilonl chloride. Doctors silon produces a marked, but temporary, strengthening of mus- clcs within one minute.

Healthy Persons

Since healthy persons, or those suffering from other diseases 1 with similar symptoms, do not re- 1 act in this way, the new drug - helps uncover definite cases of myasthenia gravis.

Another new drug, itlcstiunn bromide, is reported effective in l controlling tmyasthenic symptoms, a particularly difficulty in swallow- ing. I Must milder cases. one doctor reports. obtained "almost com- lete relief." He cites this to sup- port his belief that there are many mild-to-moderate cases of the disease for every 0110 Willi the classical severe symptoms. QUESTION AND ANSWER

A.J.L.: How can my bedridden

ting bed sores?

Answer: llcd sure: are caused on the skin. They can be prevented by moving the person to different? positions often during the day and by keeping the skin dry. A special type mattress to change the pressure to different areas of the body has been devised.

stimulate disarmament, Bulgnnln and Kruschev have made the was- tern nations lake I severe look If their defence bills. A recent Cann- dian authority revealed that we pay an unequalled proportion of our fighting soldiers to sit in chair: at headquarters. The izroceterlns of Ottawa are the only scene of action ever known to many of this huge chairbnrne force of ours. A good question for some Opposition MP. to ask Defence Minister Cam- pney would be: "How many offic- ers and men of our active forces have been stationed continuously in Ottawa for (at the past 5 years and (hi the past 10 years?" Camp- ney's Cavalry and the groceterll Grcnadicrs represent two of the taxpayers really unnecessary ex-

penscs.

i.The

, good idea has

to fulfill its obligations to the end. A total of 29,822 Turkish officers and enlisted men saw active ser- vice in Koren- News From Turkey

renr-View mirror in the automobile of the future may be

replaced by a televised view of .

the road behind. This is reported from Boston. where more than one ullglnated in the past. been accepted elsewhere and finally been made effective. The idea is that a small camera would be mounted in the car's rear trunk, to flash views through a closed-circuit television on to the

A special day each year, to be observed in honor of all grand- fathers. is being promoted. To be eligible for such attention it will be -y to have r ” t' the age of three score and ten. The old boys would gather, swap yarns of other years, and for one day at least find themselves Ignln the centre of interest. If the country didn't have too many "days" now, this might be I good idea. Wheth- er the rocking chair Interest Ire backing the promotion is not II- vealedrcornwnll Standard

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Balanced budgets somehow b.-in; to mind the oldtimer who ligu;-9,5 he had saved 8800 by not being shaved for 30 years. But lm did not have the 8800.-Oshawa Time,

. Boxer Pbllllon, of .CobalI. wlili. doing his duty for the first 433) uiofflclal dog catcher was bitten by I dog he was after. puncliec in the eye by the dog's ever IOVlI1p master, and sewn up by the do” or for a split lip: three teeth wen lost in the scuffle.-Winnipeg ism Press

. Since fluoridation of Brockvlllea water supply will be undertaken shortly and since there has he" some doubts in the minds of mm, persons as to the wisdom of -my action by the public utilities com.

-mission and the town council. th.

declaration by the Federal inn ster of Health, the Hon. Paul liar- tin, that the addition of fluorine to water is safe and effective for the partial prevention of tooth decay is timely.-Brockville Recorder '

Of all the delicacies favored hp man none is uglier than the lab star. A writer once described ll as "a large marine. stalk-cu-(1 10-footed, long-tailed crustacean oi the genus Homarus, much used for food, and of a brilliant mi when boiled". But ugly as it mm, be the lobster is a valuable ni.-ir- Ine animal. The new season has just started and. if all goes Mn nearly 32,000,000 will be shared i.V' New' ilnnd lobster flslicrnicii over the ncxl- few mollllls.-.St John's News '

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AGENTS THROUGHOUT THE PROVINCE

Iv CNI, you surf your Iiolday In a luxury hotel on wheels. flu uiginoo docs your driving, and thou erg

nunoous people In some you.

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have a hamburger and coffee if youlre not in a full-course dinner mood.

At night, vou'll sleep like I kitten between soft white sheen. And always there's the stimulation of meeting new people.

All THIS, FOR JUST A KW CENTS A MlI.l- Before you decide how voii're Efuilflg to get there, check CNR fnrcs. Subtract the worry and fltigiuc-. of

ttling traffic. Add the comforting certainly of mm travel-whatever the weather-yours on your way, and I ranted car, if you whip. will lwlif your ll'l'IVll at major points. -

by train,

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