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President and Associate Editor, Inn A. Burnett, Associate Editor, Frank Walker.

CIRCULATION ' "Coven Prince Edward Island like the dew”

"The strongest memory is weaker than the weakest ink".

Jluimor-ris'rowN. ivang-zspsv. liiic. 24. 1952- To Bethlehem

The tragic fate of the liner Champollion, laden with pilgrims bound for Bethlehem, repeats the age old story of mankind so often failing in its greatest aims. The cost in human life of following our aspirations is inevitably heavy but to give them up would be to lose all.

Throughout history we witness the sccming contradiction that life is at its most splendid when most completely disre- garded. To give up everything for a cause is to become great, while to seek greatness is to become merely despicable. Humanity has with difficulty grasped the truth of this principle but in every age there have been those who could give themselves complete- ly for their fellow man.

Nothing in history has taught mankind the lesson of giving more forcefully than the story of Christmas, how God gave Himself, his Son, to save His people. The first Christmas gift contained the essential of every gift, that the giver give himself as well. That is why, perhaps, it is easiest to give real Christmas gifts to children. It is easier to give of ourselves to them than to others.

This is what makes Christmas. more than any other, a festival of the home. It calls back to the family hearth all the mem- bers who have left or strayed. tinder its benign influence we realize, once more, that we are all children of a larger growth. For a short time we really act on the principle that it is better to give than to receive and learn its truth. The kindness and good- ness of the human heart, too often latent and unused, fill up and overflow. Neglect- ed friends are remembered, and thoughts

less discourtesies remedied. To some of US

each year, the day brings a twinge of sor- row or regret, but even in loneliness or grief, the memory of past happiness as- suages the pain.

ed is indicated by the fact that the aggre- gate value of trade in 1951 amounted to S404 million, compared with only SE27 mil- lion in 1938, immediately prior to the Sec- 0nd World War. Canadian exports have risen in value 'from 515 million to 35166 million in those thirteen years. Mr. Howe said this increase indicates how great are the possibilities of the Latin American mar- ket for Canadian goods, and how much can be accomplished by continuous and in- telligent efforts to sell in that area.

Canadian imports from the nine coun- tries on the itinerary of the trade mission increased in value from h12 million in 1938 to 392.38 million in 1951. The various tradc representatives of the Department of Trade and Commerce stationed in South America have been very busy and no doubt the mission's visit will help increase their activ- ity. The Atlantic Provinces could stand a little more South American trade.

The Late Ilr. Macllcnzle

This Province has lost another dis- tinguished son, and Canada one of its most outstanding physicians, in the passing of Dr. David W. MacKenzie. His reputation as a skilled surgeon may be said to have been continent-wide, for he served with distinc- tion at the Bellevue Hospital in New York before taking a high position on the staff

of the Royal Victoria Hospital at Montreal. I

Since his retirement he had lived at Eldon, I and throughout his whole career he kept, constantly in touch with his beloved Prince? Edward Island.

High as were his professional attain- ments, Dr. MacKenzie was admired even more for. his unfailing kindness and warm- heartedness. His very presence at a sick- bed or in an operating room brought cour- age and comfort. Like his great predecessor in surgery, Lord Lister, on such occasions, "his wise, rare smile was sweet with cer- tainties.” Like Lister, his life was dedicat- ed to the highest ideals and the record of his service to humanity will be an example and inspiration to thousands of others. The Guardian joins in tend;l'ing sincere sym-, pathy to the bereaved widow and family on this sorrowful occasion.

EDITORIAL NOTES

Tomorrow, Christmas Day. 0 I 0

One of the beloved traditions of Christ- mas is that the whole world was at Peifcct when the Christ-chlld'was born. A5 With most traditions. there is a significance that goes beyond the present belief, bringing into symbolic harmony the Gospel message of hope and comfort. We in Canada who are living in peace and amidst plenty, who know not the horrors of war or persecution in our land, can realize only dimly the lot of millions in nations less fortunate. Let us, again, this Christmas fervently thank God that we are so happily placed and unite our prayers with the millions of de- vout souls in every part of the world that the peace of which the angel-9 53-"H Wm come through the Prince of Peace whose birth we celebrate so joyously.

Trade Mission South

Following the announcement of the Rt. Hon. C. D. Howe, Minister of Trade and Commerce, that he will head a trade mis- sion of government officials and business men to Brazil, Argentia, Uruguay, Vene- zuela, Colombia. the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Cuba and Mexico early in the new year, the Fisheries Council has expressed to the Minister the strong desire of- the in"- dustry that this delegation keep in mind the great importance of these markets to Canada's fishing industry.

The Fisheries Council has, on two oc- rasions'within the last six months, made representations to the Trade and Commerce Department concerning Canada's traditional trade with Brazil, and it is therefore grat- ifying to note there is keen government awareness of the necessity for cultivating the market in this country and the othels mentioned. The delegation leaves Ottawa January 5 and is due back, in Canada on F,ebruary 10. Mr. Howe said that, while the principal purpose of the mission is to assist in the development of trade between Canada and the countries concerned, it will also seek to strengthen Canada's general re- lations with these countries.

Over the years, various official and semi-official missions from” Canada have visited Latin America. The Canadian Gov- ernmeht, in conjunction with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the Canadian Manufacturers, Association, sent a large delegation to Buenos Alres in March, 1931, when the Canadian Pavilion at the British Empire Exhibition was opened. Visits were

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Despite the escape of a number of chickens in Charlottetown, poultry seems to be in good supply. The traditional Christ- mas dinner should be available, varied ac- cording to the size of the family.

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Christmas at sea has always been a subject for thought by landsmen. Those who are far away, perhaps exposed to bit- ter storms, are apt to be more in our thoughts now than during most of the year.

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It will be compensation to those in Korea if the season of Peace extends to that bat- tle-torn land. If not, they can still have the comfort of knowing that United Na- tions forces there are keeping war from spreading throughout the world.

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Her-Majesty, the Queen, will make her first Christmas broadcast to her people and the people of the world tomorrow morn- ing at 11. If radio were a two-way medium she would hear greetings in return from every corner of the world.

A happy Christmas may be sadly mar- red by accidents and unfortunately their number always increases over the holiday season. A little thought and care about. fire hazards, extra care in driving and keep- , ing indulgence in food and drink within rea- lson would make the next few days de- cidedly happier for. a great many people.

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Virginia still believes that the story of Santa Claus should be told to children. Some people may think that the tradition has all sorts of objectionable features but. the little girl to whom the "Dear Virginia” editorial was addressed by the New York i Sun 55 years ago, now a teacher and grand- mother, says, ”It gives children a feeling of expectancy and delight.” She feels that when a child is. old enough he begins to see through the legend for himself. . O O 0

Matthew Arnold, English poet and educationalist, was born this date 1822. Son of the celebrated headmaster of Rugby School. he took it great interest in educa-

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should be confined to madoin Can- ada products. Far from it, we must - purchase and use the products of other countries if we expect other countries to buy from us. But we would suggest that the day has definitely come when one has no longer to distrust the made in Can- ada stamp on even those products that call for the ultimate in. skill and quality of material. -- Brock. ville Recorder and Times.

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We shmild be strongly opposed to

Canada: this is neither the time nor the place for them. But titles to recognize distinguished work, ,held by the recipient for his life- time, appear to us to be an entirely different thing. and we do not see why Canada should remove itself from the custom of the rest of the Com.monwea.lth in this respect. Such titles do not make men dis- tinguished: they are given to dis- tlngulshed men. Often such a title is the principal tangible reward which it man of character and in- telligence gets for a lifetime of work which benefits all of his fel- low-citizens. Titles may be abused, but we see no evidence that they mam??? before our eyes like mist befoie the sun.

Let us think well and earnestly upon the spiritual meaning of

Ciu' at this particular time on we have never done before. and

PUBLIC FORUM

This column In open to the discussion by correspondent: of questions of interest. The Guardian does not necessar- lly endorse the opinion of wuespondento.

THE WONDER OF CHRISTMAS

sir, -- On reading His Eminence Cardinal McCvulgan's excellent a.rt.- lCiC, "The Meaning of Christmas” it. set. me thinking along a slightly different line, "The Wonder of Christmas". Every babe is 3. won- der. From its inception to its birth the unfolding of its members and organs is 1! process that a divine creator only can devise and con- trol. But the development of mind. raising the child into the image of God, that is the greater wonder. some parents realize that a. great. "under has come into their home

their child. It would be a fine thing for the world if all parents realized that their child is i-I gift from God. But. the child Jesus is unique, among all the children of Earth. He is God clothed in human flesh. Yes. God of very God. as Paul puts it: "In him dwells the whole ful- ness of deity bodily", All the won- ders of all the ages rolled up into one cannot. match this wonder that the eternal and Almighty God came to Earth in the form of an m- fnnt. child, born of ii. peasant wom- an and under the humblest. condi- tions.

If humans had arranged the pro- gram for the coming of the Mes- siah he would have been born of a princess and in a palace. Angels would have been in attendance as in the case of some of the great. savlours in the non-Christian world. But. God”; thoughts are not our thoughts.

It is only in this modern age and with the aid of the new instruments of science. the telescope, for exam- ple. that looks into space as far as a billion light. years, that we have come to realize something of how great God must be. The discovery of the atom and what that has come to mean is another eye-opener as to the divine wisdom and power. We stand aghast. as we think of this God coming down here to this pin-head in the universe, taking on human flesh, living as he did. and dvlng. H. .slave's death for sin- ncrs. It. makes us hold our breath. Pity the man who cannot see the glory of this wonder!

Is it. any wonder that all through the Christian era. and today some find it. impossible to believe that Jesus is really the son of God, div- ine? It; is very difficult to believe this. It. takes a faith that tells us in our souls: "It. is true. It is even so." Many say gllbly, it is to be feared. that they believe that Jesus is divine, equal, and co-equal with God, the Creator. but is It because they do not understand the implic- ations?

The Bethlehem scene in simplic-

ren to understand. but the.slgnlf- icance is deeper than the deepest ocean. May God, himself, give us understanding.

I am. sir, etc. I W.1'. GREEN. Stanley Bridge. 1

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sir.-We are today approaching ll tk Clirlstmu and while we celebrate it. in the time-honored way,-while we reunite with our flimlly and friends and eat. drink and be merry. should we not pause awhile and ask ourselves whether

tlon. He was ii hard working inspector of schools and did much to modernize educa- tion in England. As an essayist and liter- ary critic he tried to stimulate the cultural conversion of those whom be designated

also made at that time to Uruguay andience to reading it: as ascientific work. As

Cmgmi lune C0untI'IEB t0 VISHLP a, momentary thuorttiooming mission has lncreas- strengthens and fortlfies."

"Philistines" and even applied the methods of literary criticism to the Bible in prefer-

: poet it is said, "He takes place among the great masters whose verse does not act as stimulant but permanently

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we truly appreciate the spiritual meaning of chrlstmu and its significance to us.

That Christ was born approxim- ately 1962 your ego is on historic fact. which is beyond qIlCIaI0!i.'I)llIi

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And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly hoot praising God and nyinggl Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will townrfl men. .

and for man's use and benefit. He made it big and beautiful. He fil- led it with wonders and he meant. man to Iiee and enjoy it and say it is good. But man having reject- ed Cvod's dominion over him by Adam's rebellion, God left. man pretty much to his own devices and it sorry mess he made of it. The Son of God looking upon what should have been ii. very beautiful world inhabited by very happy and very wonderful beings. saw i-other B. world ravaged and desolated by man's depravity, strife, hatred. bloodshed, famine, pestilence and every kind of evil, which man's own selfishness had brought upon him, running ramp- ant over the earth.

All proper knowledge of the true God all but. forgotten. And even the religion of the chosen people, the Jews. having become pretty much 3. farce and a sham.

The abject. misery into which man had ftallen was so complete and his power to help himself no feeble, that Christ out of His great. pity, for man's terrible plight. vol- untarily came to earth to be born, as a little child to show and lead the way to a better life here and to paradise hereafter.

So much we know of the past but. what of the present and the future. How do we stand today in relation to Christ and His teach- ings? Does the world appear. to Him any more beautiful, or it: people any happier today than it did twenty centuries ago?

Most of your readers will re- call 3. picture which was taken over the battlefield in Korea. and which was reproduced in The Guardian 3. little more than I year ago in which an image of Christ appeared in the clouds of heaven.

Whether it. was purely ii coin- cldence, an illusion. or 9. complete fabrication, or whether it. was meant to convey some message from Christ. to map, each one may do- cide for himself.

But. if He did indeed look out from among the war clouds to be- hold the deepening shadows of paganism again darkening the earth, to see the world which He had redeemed still filled with hatred, avarice. envy, cupldlty and every other evil passion known to man, still reeklng with the stench of every kind of corruption, dis-

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beyond any doubt, when Another Christmas comes we will find that we have made greater progress to- ward living well within ourselves and also with our fellow men tmnn may now seem possible.

This is my Christmas message to you and to your readers. and I would that it wuld be couched in better terms and carried all 'round the world.

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Wollld be I-b"!5Cd-III Canada. it ta. 1918 resolution were for-gol.ten.l Peterbol-ouch lbuniliier.

There is an active interest on th. Dill? of Canadian firms handling florists supplies in n specie; 0; 5” growth which occurs in the Thames Estuary and which, aftgr bung dried. treated and-dyed, is used .. B fioriil decoration. supplies of gm? ma erlal-which is known in in. trade under various names. such ,,

"N e p t u n e Fem", "gm. Moss. ,"P0WlJS" and "sea Aneinones" - In M1!!! Nzularly exported ti

Canada. dyed in practically all mi. ors, but mainly green. - Foreign Trade

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WINTER. MAILS

"In consequence of the continu. ed unfavorable state of the wen. ther, we are still without our for. eign'.and colonial mails. Our lat. est dates from the neighboring Provinces are as far back 35 1,1,, 19th ultimo. Owing to the immense quantity of lolly in the straits, the courier: have been unable to cross from either side, and we under. stand that one of them has been at Cape Tormentine for some ten days, waiting an opportunity. con. siderable anxiety is felt in this City, and consequently there in ii col-res- pondlng amount of grumbling at the Post. Office authorities and the mail carriers.

"It was rumored pretty generallv the other day that Louis Muttart, one of the late couriers, had stat- ed that, 11 authorized, he was pre- pared at once to cross to Cape Tormentine for the malls. The re. port coming to the ears of the Post- master General, we understand he forthwith telegraphed Mr. Muttart, at Cape Traverse. to proceed jcrogq the Strait. Muttart replied he could not leave that day. but would start the following morning. The next morning a telegram was received in town, stating that he could not get. 1. crew to venture over with him"

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Qrhe Islander. January 3, i862.

May you and your Ianiily enjoy .onc of the mini glori- ous Yule couoiu

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why He came to not very clear to a, great. many people. The reason as contained in the Bible is this: "God so loved the world that he move his only in son that through Him womlght have hope." And why was hope no tomato from mankind that this great. ucrlflcr was necessary? Because when God crested the world hel project- ed it upon in Brandond imrvelloun

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Old Days, Old Times. Old Friends. .

Sincerely.

w. ci-iiisisii s. Mcwlil.

The Ass said to the Ox. said be, all on ii. Christmas day: '

”Do you hear the golden brldles come clinking out of the cut? Those are the three wise Moses that ride from far away