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PAUEFOUR ,, , THE GUARDIAN

Department. Ottawa. The Island Guardian Publishing Co.

President and Auocluo Editor. Inn A. Burnett. Associate Editor. Frnnh Walker.

CIRCULATION "(lovers Prince Illdwud Inland like the dew"

"The Strongest Memory 4: Weeks: files the Weakest Ink".

CIIARLOTTETOWN, SATURDAY, MAR. 29. 1952

Progress In Tllet Legislature

Despite the lengthy debate on the Draft Address, justifiable by reason of the sub- ject matters in the Throne Speech, the Legislature has made good progress, will a fair prospect of reaching prorogation be- fore Easter. The decks were cleared Thurs- day and yesterday morning of a good deal of outstanding legislation, in preparation for the Budget delivery on Monday evening.

The Budget is always a matter of out- standing interest and importance. and this year will certainly be no exception. Since assuming the portfolio of Provincial Treas- urer, Hon. Mr. Darby has made it a point to go very thoroughly into the financial situation. l-lis presentations have been noteworthy also for their frankness and ab- sence of partisan bias. Indeed, he has set an example in this respect which our sister Provinces could follow with advantage.

Judging from comments already made on the new tax agreement, it is evident that while there has been improvement in our relations with Ottawa, we are still far from realizing all our fiscal needs. Much will depend upon the expected further in- crease in gross national production, to which our guaranteed minimum grant is geared.

Several members had occasion to com- plain of road conditions during the win- ter, which is not surprising in view of the severity of the storms. It would appear, however, that King's County was the most adversely affected, and that greater atten- tion to snow clearance in this section will be necessary. If the Railway request for bus franchises to improve the passenger transport service is granted, it will be nat- ural to expect Railway co-operation in this expensive work of winter highway mainten- ance. This would be a much more satis- factory alternative than that proposed by Mr. Saville, for example, of increasing the already exorbitant gasoline taxes.

Thequestion of dragger operations was also discussed in the Draft Address debate,

and for the most part favorably. The Re-'

sources Minister, Hon. Mr. Cullen, outlined the improvements Lindcr way, and the great possibilities in this new phase of our fish- ing industry. When first proposed, the scheme had few backers, but now it is pretty generally conceded that the Gov- ernment was fully justified in giving its support to the movement, and encouraging its further development.

Activities in our biggest spending de- partment, Health and Welfare, were dealt with by Hon. Mr. Matheson who, like Mr. Darby, has given straight factual state- ments, devoid of partisan arguments. and has atitimes frankly expressed his doubts as to the wisdom of certain courses on which, nevertheless. it has been necessary to embark under the system of grants es- tablished at Ottawa. Mr. Matheson has an encyclopacdic knowledge of his depart- ment. and his statements and explanations are accepted on both sides of the House without question as to their sincerity or accuracy.

The same absence of partisanship has been shown by Hon. Mr. Baker since as- suming his responsible portfolio of Agricul- ture. It is encouraging to note this in- creasing tendency on the part of Ministers of the Crown to take the House into their confidence at all times, and even to invite constructive criticism rather than to antic- ipate lt by partisan blasts against their op- ponents' policies in days gone by. Depart- mental problcms today are tremendously more involved than they were a decade or two ago. and the Legislature is no place for wrangling over them in the juvenile man- ner of the hustings.

T-c:Tvl?IlrTJlT

Transportation facilities are the key to progress whether progress be thought of as increased trade, industry and population or its wider cultural contacts with the world at large. The value of local production and the opportunity for seeing good theatre are alike governed by the transportation facil-

4 lties or their lack.

The Halifax city council is aware of the importance of possessing a first class air-

Transport field at Charlottetown is to the direct advantage of the community as well as to the Province and Nation and the City and Town councils should be ever alert to assist in their improvement.

EDITORIAL NUIES Tomorrow, fifth Sunday in Lent. Pas- lsion Sunday. I I 0 Our Fat Stock Show and Sale got off to a good start, and bids fair to be one of our outstanding annual events. 9 I I Witnesses are to receive a boost in the fees attending Court, an increase long over- due. I I O The increased legislative indemnity, to- gether with old age pensions, should place some of our legislators on easy street for the next four yeals. O I I There ai'e six Federal by-elections due, two in Ontario, two in Quebec and two in New Brunswick, but so far there are no indications of the dates to be set. I 0- 0 Under the amended Temperance Act it is now possible to get four bottles of whisky at a time instead of one. As Mr. Earle MacDonald remarks, if we can afford such a luxury. O I O The Queen has approved the following -form and order for the loyal toasts:--1. The Queen. 2. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, Queen Mary, the Duke of Edin- burgh, and the other members of the Royal Family. Then follow The Navy, The Army, The Air Force.

That our Legislature can get through business with despatch when members have a mind to is evidenced by the fact that it considered no fewer than 24 bills in one day. Judging by the discussion the mem- bers were not unduly hurrying their labours, giving each measure due consideration and attention.

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For next general election the Progres- sive Conservatives at their meeting in Ot- tawa were not satisfied with the rumour that it would be delayed till 1953. Fall elections have been popular in Canada. Here's the election record by- months: January 1, February 1, March 2, June 4, July 1, September 3, Oct. 3, November 2, December 2.

The Premier and the Mayor let the Fed- eral Minister of Public Works know that the capital of the Ninth Province was not taking his neglect lying down. Hon. Mr. Fournier now knows we are in earnest about our de- mand for the start of work on our Federal Building and on the settlement of a site for our Naval Barracks. The visit to Oi- tawa was well worth while.

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Not for the last forty years have we had such a happy-go-lucky legislature as we have today. They are "a' Rab Tamsonls bairns", and agree with everything done or to be done after, perhaps, a make-believe show of temper which leaves no ill effects, and all pursue the even tenure of their way without the slightest resentment. Hail fel- lows well met, happy to meet, sorry to part and happy to meet again.

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We have no Island capitalists here will- ing to invest their money in an up-to-date bus system to cover the Island. The Rail- way is prepared to fill the breach, and should be encouraged to do so. It is not a plan confined to this Province. It is a de- liberate, progressive POHCY f01' gent-illal adoption throughout Canada. If we do not fall in line we will be by-passed and suffer

the consequences. I O I

Sir William Walton, English composer, was born this date 1902f He studidd under Sir Hugh Allen and E. J. Dent and in 1923 became known as the composer of a string quartet which was performed at the Salz- burg festival, and of "Facade" to accom- pany a series of poems by Edith Sitwell. He also composed the striking choral work, "Belshazzar's Feast", "Symphony", "The Passionate Shepherd" and other works for orchestra and strings.

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It does not do to be at loggerheads with the Party machine if you have an eye on patronage or a lucrative job. The genial and Hon. C. G. Power, M.P., is experiencing this. He quarrelled with the Mackenzie King Government on the question of con- scription, and the appointment of General MacNaughton to succeed the late member for Prince. An eloquent orator, he speaks his mind freely. sometimes to the embar- rassment of the powers-that-be. Shortly

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The Makings Of A Satisfactory Deal

ms GUARDIAN. 'cHAiu.o'r'rr:TowN

' PUBLIC FURUM

--A This column is open to the discussion by uureopondenu of questions of interest. The Guardian does not ncccuar. fly endorse the opinion of wrrcspondento.

ELECTORAL REFORM

Sir,-The question of electoral reform and representation in our Legislature is one that should be I'cceiVln:: the consideration of every Prince Edward Islander- especlally now that legislation is costing so much more per caplta here than in any of the other provinces.

There seems to be general agreement that a change is neces- sary but. few suggestions are put. forth as to the form it should take. Here is a proposal which may stimulate further correspon- dence and help develop a satin. factory plan.

Leave the fifteen districts as they are. wtlh possibly slight ad- justments of boundaries to more nearly equalize the rural districts within each County. Elect. one 1'Cl3resentative per district. Elect one extra representative in Fifth Prince tsummersldel and two ex- tra representatives ill Fifth Queens tchllrlottetownl making 3 total of eighteen members to be elected on the Federal franchise and latest Federal list, with pro. vision for additions to and delet- ions from said list if prepared more than six months prior to election.

lll addition elect. five represent.- allvcs at. large on one ballot for the whole Province, eligibility to vote for these five being owner- ship (male or female without wife or husband provision) of real property to the value of at least sl.000. hus providing for a House 0 twenty-three represent- atives all of equal standing and eligibility for office.

The smaller House would in- volve dcslrablllty of a smaller Executive consisting of the six portfolio lncmbcrs.

This plan practically eliminates the plural voting and yet. wclghtcd. though in lessened de- gl'ec.ln favor of the perhaps more responsible and experienced elect- ors. who will be loth to surrender entirely the electoral rights which they have held for many years.

1 am Sir. ctc..

ROBERT L. COTTON Charlottetown. SItl&lN(i STYIJ-IS ON THIC

AVENl'E

Sir.--We've had ruin nnd snow

.slncc mid many nnsly days before,

but Frldny, Murch 21, Spring ap-

.penred on the calendar, and by a

llcllvenly coincidence, there was such warmth in the nlr (63 dc- grccsi tlint indies In suits looked with pity nt indies in mink conlsl

Whnt n dlly to go window-sllop- ping on 5th Avenue! There wasn't a "style trend" that does not up- pcnr in Charlottetown, Montreal, Boston, Chicago. New York or Pliris, or probably in the large centres of Asia as well. but I am writing this report because clothes nrc nlmost as much fun to read about as to look at.

Arc hats your weakness? One of the finest department stores find only hot: on display. The first window was filled with utterly preposterous but enchant- ing strnw hats. They were large as a paraaol and flat. as a table. some were ,round. others squash- ed in at the sides to appear rec- tnngulor, and they were of all colors. I remember two especially. One was perfectly round of shiny black straw edged in black vel- vet, and n stiff tailored velvet bow stretched across the top from

rim to rim. The other was a 'v '-vclnus "creation". It was of pink straw with narrow pink vel- leis and a silvery none

veil. Some mermaid playing with s.-'--slit-ils on n foamy coral

(COMO

The Age-lilll Story

,ne of good courage. Ind he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord.

lte trimming, but flowers as al- ways, and short nose veils were used freely. Nothing was over- done. and the key-note was daint- lness.

What woman ever had enough blouses? Window nftcr window of one department store was given over to blouses. Against heavy lemon-colored silk drapes were blouses of white silk, pure and soft as Easter lilies. There were cotton blouses of all colors, crisp as a freshly baked loaf of Island bread. There were blouses in pas- tel shades of a new gauzy ina- terial, delicate as butterfly wings. Round collars and puff short sleeves, tucks and embroideries seemed to characterize most of the blouses. but many were plain and tailored. Like the hats, all were dainty and feminine.

These blouses were worn with swinging skirts of heavy silk or light weight wool. They were glorified by wide leather belts, jeweled across the front or fin- ished with sparkling Jeweled buckles.

And what is Spring without a Spring suit? As part of an ob- vious plan, sults only were fea- tured ln another department store. Mostly the jackets were moulded and short and flaring at the waist. The skirts were sometimes straight but usually full. Grey seemed the outstanding color, but blue and green and brown were in evidence. Almost all were sub- dued in tone and depended upon hats and ornaments for dramatiz- atlon.

I remember one lovely outfit. The life-size model were a suit of the short-jacket variety men- tioned above. A green chiffon scarf showed at the neck (most suits were high buttoned). She had on In small straw hat and brown and cream pumps. A bracelet of pearls and emeralds and a pearl and emerald pin mode nn otherwise modest costume highly impressive.

One suit was beautiful and more individual. The material was of light brown wool. with orchid lines marking off "half inch squares. It too was fitted and short but a narrow self belt gave lldded sllmness to the waist. The model were a smllli lemon- colorcd straw sailor and pale yel- low gloves. I-fer grey leather bag was of a warm tone and she had on gold link bracelets and al gold llnk necklace.

There was of course a depart- ment store that specialized in coats. This season again. they were long and flowing and of heavy silk or wool. Fortunately for the less lllatuesques woman, there were fitted ones as well. Like the suits, the colors were, as a rule, subdued with bright hats and ornaments producing most striking effects.

What of the dresses? As dis- played in still another shop. they were mostly of the simple fitted buttoned-down-thin front, s h I r t- waist variety. Skirt: were full. Colors were again, soft. greys. bluel. greens. nny color but. ni- ways subdued. The fabrics seemed loveller than in other ocuonl. There was one material called "half orlon, half cotton" that has a silvery. silken sheen and tex- ture. There was one dress of this type. It was grey and had tucked bib and white linen collar. A huge nun-flower with a black center and green Item wn fastened to the shoulder. The model wore I small white and black hat edged in black velvet. The non veil had a velvet edging also. I-fer gloves and on were white and her pumps black patent leather. Large u rnarblo whlto pearl earrings and n three-stranded pearl collar

I Notes By

There are some who have explained the origin of

from another planet. 1-!

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now in I position to

contention. It hinges on that bu. rel of monkeys the rocket people "3 lllDP059d lo have shot 250 miles into space, then brought back un. harmed to the proving ground; in New Mexico. The expectation is that some day monkeys can be fl;-. ed all the way to the moon, on test flights. And i! the moon can be reached. why not Jupiter. Vcnul. or some other planet? It won't be altogether surprising if some sav- nnt presently informs the world that new discoveries have shown our simian ancestors came to the "Nb by rocket. from Mars. - Windsor Daily Star.

m... . Apparently the girls are doing something about the strange dif- ferences between their natural sp- pearllnces and the appearance of the girls in the "comic books" The strangely modified figures of the gain of the "comics" has long been somewhat of s puzzle. And they all seem to be poured out of the same mould. Nor does it matter how much dress or undress there is. so now the stylists are doing something about it. And, of course. the girls will fall right into line. waists are being pulled in to "wasp-like form". and nature is being assisted to n greater extent in other regions. There has been no move to wear padding beneath the checks to emphasize the high cheek bone and give I somewhat sunken cheek effect as yet. But that may come. Just what is being done to carry out the illusions on the beach remains to be secnl - Owen

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ovolutlonlnu tact visitors and

life on earth by uylnx it come their lot has been hard, perhaps they are advance I new argument in support of their

'of beef cattle of the finest and

cream-colored lbs

sound sun-Times.

and better of the American. people of this country are encountering more than ever interesting exper- iences as they visit biota. A few businesses and insti-

ly hotel: which are first to con-

Wlth the Canadian dollar at. par

the United

across the line. particular-

MARCH 29. 1952

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most important, conggzmtghey In geulzgonlhlp ' of in. mgengg

here there

tendency to r uuum cam" money as only ll flan. 3,0,, ""'l um mm dim Gun" and vnlll. bullneu plum. even in guch by state: as mnnuou ....,,"'"' terminal: to lm1uulln' um, ”'i count of 10 per cent. Most of th ' will offer only no cum (0, g 0 "' dlnn dollar, and ”"'

mini

l:"1'l3'51'i'..l'2.5.' ::"n to :-

Wme pecullll

character. -P rt Al- Chronlcle. 0 mu: New” No mutter what his motive in"

be in wlthdrawl - to call July 1 "C::lerl'l1:1:tlll'lInatB3blvll The Ottawa Journal commends ill ' Arsenault. MP. for his decision

be nu the better for 3... iioml unity, the longer is 15 pm poned. For all um. it would be in: 10115"!!! to know what pressure was applied. and why it was ap- Dlled. Certainly the withdrawal of such a bill could be cOn51del-ed highly pomlc for the pm, 1., power. and a removal of consider. able embarrassment in the future. at. Cathsrlnes standard.

sir John Coch-oft, Britain; 4., atomic energy authority. gay. Conadah chalk River atomic ener- gy pile is "far and away the best in the world." It is likely to b. that for several years. not is duq to its being the only one which uses "heavy water" to pmguc. lwmlc WHEY. There could be no greater tribute from a greater nu. thority. Hts judgment isn't just , hasty one based on ills present visit to Canada and the United states. During World War II in was director of the Chalk Riv" blunt for some time. It is partly hls creation. But he has learned 3. lot about atomic energy since, and is so satisfied with the manna cshocllnn scientists are operating It-. he zlllniult the, best in exis-

tence. - Windsor Dally 5131-.

MARCH wq.t.ows

Failening along the bough Sleek young buds are showing now Golden green against 5 sky

PROFESSIONAL CARDS

Filled with snow clouds moving by. willow trees can tell you when spring has claimed the earth again By their sudden golden look - Although ice still chains the brook.

who can see a willow tree On I oold March day and be Dull of an eye and slow of pace?

J. 8. TAYLOR

Optomeulu lnl onnalnod, glance fitted

corner lens A Gun our office Phoro I956-flay: III:

He should feel his pulses race Keeping time to branch and root. To each bursting willow shoot Chosen by the earth to bring Renewal from its hidden spring.

-Helen Rowland Pronlmel.

&G9s200mGO&Q Old C ha rlolielown

m Chas. R. Mcqiuoid

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IIABBISTER, SOLICITOK NOTARY. Eta, Intern Tron Building

CHAR LOTTETOWN

(And P. E. I. I

FAT CATTLE SHOW

”The Easter show of fat. cattle at the Market on Tuesday last afforded another very satisfactory illustration of the adaptability of our soil and climate to the raising

most profitable description. One animal, only four years old. fed

Mr. P. Blake, butcher, of this city. weighed, alive. 1802 lbs.. and is said by competent judges to be

by M12 T. Bl-lllmiln. and owned by 120 Blcbmond st. - Charlottetown PHONE MM ;

Phone ltll

M. Albcn Farmer

B. A. LL. I. MON El T0 LOAN Charlottetown. P. B. I.

William A. Roddin

B.A.. use-.. LI.B., Barrister. solicitor. lite.

loll. Muihicson 8: Foster

Barristers, Solicitors, etc. R. ll..'BELL QC. D. L. MATHIESON, Ll...B.. Q-C. G. R. FOSTER. LL.B. Loans on City and Farm Properties 150 Richmond Street Charlottetown. P.E.I.

A. Walfhen Goudot. LLB. '

353313113. SOLICITOR. EM Phillipa Building Ill Gflftllll Elton!

Minn to been Collection-

FREDERIC A. LARGE. QC I

Barrister. Solicitor. Notary Royal Bank of Canada Building Charlottetown. P B. 1. . LOANS ON CITY AND FARM PROPERTIES

MocPheo all trainer

II. F. MIcPlIEE. EA" GD. 8. IOMERLED TEAINOB. I A. Blrrilulrl. . to.

one of the fattest animals ever exhibited in our market. A cow. also four years old. belonging to and fed by Mr. P. Blake, weighed 1715 lbs. The young cattle (one three-year and three two-yeah olds) fed by Alexander McKinley, Esq., York River. to. very ' dsome lot, were greatly admired,-their aggregate live weight. being 5264 . Two oxen and a cow owned and fed by the Hall. J. C. Pope also nttracbcl the special atten- tion of connoisseurs."

-The Islander, April 7, 1871.

Matheson. Poalio 8: Nicholson

A. w. MATIIEBON. o.o. A. a. realm, DA. u..n JOHN l-. mcuonsmv. LL11 Bnrrlotoro, on

collection: - Money To tau co Great George Street Charlottetown

Perhaps they may find tions for their own wardrobes! Tile first window showed the "Club Woman" as she arrived at. the hotel for the important con- ference to which she was a dele- gate. (rl handsome brown leather overnight bag nt her feet gave the clue). She was a symphony in bronze. was fitted at the waist and skirt length and full. It was open just. enough to show a

sugges-

or. Jlilll E. stern: VETERINARY SURGEON

Phone 1!!

Office Bonn By Appointment

23! Pownnl St

glimpse of suit with a short fit-

ted jacket of the same shade. On her head was a small pink-bronze straw hot that fitted close and was edged with a gold- velvet band. A heavy gold pin rep- resenting a thick nail, pierced the side of the hat from one edge to another. Flesh colored gloves and dark brown pumps completed this outfit. of beauty and elegance. And finally, after appearing in a series of lovely costumes, our "CIub Woman" stood ready to go to the banquet hall. She had grey hair, short and up-swept. She wore it mink jacket over ll gold chiffon dress out square but not too low, light bodlced with I skirt falling into numberleu folds. Her bracelets and necklace-were heavy with gold and pearl! and topaz. Very beautiful yet somehow very competent was our "club woman"i

am. Sir. etc. RUHAMAH SCHEINFELD FRANK

BYIIIII

J. BMIT 0.0.

OPIIIMITBIBT

um lent incl HIONL I'll Adjoining North Amoricln gllofcl

J. A. caluwrulslis

,0PT0lll.'l'lll8'l' PHONE 2872 123 Kent Street (Next to Simpson: Annoy)

Gaudot & I-loszord

GILBERT A. GAUDET. B. A. LL!

Barrister! and olollcflon Money to Loon

Conullon Bank of Oommerooillln

J. A. Mctiuiqdn IIABIIISTEK. SOLICITOR. Ill. NOTARY. ETC. BARRIBTEIL SOLICITOI CUBRII BUILDING

Palmer & Hoslom

A. J. HASLAM. B.A. LLB- Bnnmor. nu: Bank of Nova sooth (bombers tfhorlonetown. E I I. MONEY I'0 DOAN

Allison M. Gillis. l.L.I.

BABBISTI-JR. SOLICITOB.

n An.

ISO Richmond St. - Ch'l.mVn Phone 600 .

Dr. A. L. Moclsooc DENTIST . Dental X-Kl! '

'ul.olull nun.olNo m onmn It

Phone III

Dr. W. l. Canon chlnpncuv

(sling: urulnu ClIARl.0'l'l'l'l0WN

Riverside Drive, New York City.

Johnson & Johnson Prescription Speclnlbtl

Phone in: MI rm-M 5i

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MIQOIQC (horn Phonon

BL. Charlottetown

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IANDOLPI W. MANNING. 'O.A.

IIMA l'. MMPIIIIION C-5-

oum offices at a Ifos. Mansion. on. John'I. Anlborot. Duri-

and is taking steps to acquire the ncc- after the War he was reported to be Sen- ',,m,,. w,,,,,,, ,,m,,m,,y mm mm ate-bound. But though his relations withu-or Immortal non! for thin hut!

. In this Province Summerslde B t H "I "I h u

C" , te in possessing relatively large Prime Minister St. Laurent have been " l ' " " ' Wm . " facilities and Chg:-lottetown friendly hlg colleagues from Quebec have '.l'(lloely.mt:cre.mciif twlon l::'&lipu':;l'oll . last on airfield of sorts. Every lm- not forgotten his clash with Mr. King, and 3,,f':,,,,,,, ,,

colors. The Iqllor shape "wall druud club woman" t and ext n of drnelds evidence but the should won an preunfcd in the Department of)-

nontb. Ionlv

IoI!0NAI..D. CIJBIIII O (X). onnnno Acooom Aims .

lama. QIOIIO. (men tomm new Ion Iberonou. p Vancouver. Ilvliooo laid. lacuna. Ilunmu Llqrunmown cm-no om, ounoumyg loloI'i'''' "”

completed I picture as luring to the on on if brilliant colors had been used.

uvorpool. New ulnnosv and 'I'flI'f0-

Cor. Kent 8 Prince lb

Your Fhmlly Drug

Store so Mr. Power-': appointment has been held inverted scoop and saucer effects finest. department store of all, to were ,equally on display. Narrow my friends on the Inland who are velvet ribbon: seemed the favor go active in &.il Inland (injects? '

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