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CIABLO'l'TIfTOWN MONDAY. AUGUST 1

1950'

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It is a moot question whether visitors or

stay-at-homes get the more enjoyment out of the institution of Old Home Week. The thrill which returning Islanders get from re- visiting familiar scenes and greeting old friends and neighbours has its counterpart in the delight with which they are greeted by those who choose to remain Islanders in fact, as well as in origin. Our visitors, how- ever, have the additional opportunity of meeting others who are also returning, per- haps even neighbours in their present place of sojourn, but brought together in their travels to this pleasant isle. A In any case. the disgruntled are few, rather one and all are pleasure bent when they make for the focus of all festivities. the Exhibition Grounds, with its exhibitors fromtall parts of the Island, the races with their unfailing appeal to horse-loving Island- ers, as well as sundry minor attractions which lend colour and gaiety to the whole.

Schools , Reopening

There is more than the usual confusion with regard to the re-opening of the public schools this year, inasmuch as the opening date for the new School Unit No. 1, com- prising the Royalties, Parkdale, Winsloe and Spring Park, has been set for Sept. 5, the same date as the opening of the City schools, while the rural schools which have taken Fallhoiidays will open today, and oth- crs not until the 28th.

It is hoped that the appeal for closer co- operation between parents. trustees and teachers made by the Deputy Minister of Education, Dr. Shaw, will be effective, as it is only by teamwork of this kind that the most can be made of our existing education- al facilities. These facilities, for the most part. represent a marked improvement over earlier years. Government grants towards improvement of school grounds and build-, ings, coupled with the work of the Women's

cational matters, have worked, wonders. but there is much yet to be done before we can claim to have reached the standards prevail- lng in some of the other Provinces.

' One certain way of raising the standard is to encourage, in every way, competent and gifted teachers to remain in their pro- fession. That means not only generous treat- ment financially on the part of both the Government and the school districts, but un- derstanding and sympathy with regard to and responsibilities. Democracy can be victorious on a battle- field, and fail ingloriously if it does not pro- vide an educational system commensurate with the problems its citizens are required to face. It is truer today than ever before that "where there is no vision, the people perish." Scientific progress alone is not enough. Not even in the elementary grades can education be given properly unless those giving it have grasped its overall meaning and purpose.

if Korea is Lost

Armchair strategists who speculate on the possibility of Korea falling to the Com- munists do a distinct disservice to the cause of peace. Argument most frequently used bythese folk is that even if the Americans are driven from the mainland and forced to retreat to Japan. it does not really mat- let, for Korea is of little if any strategic importance in the much greater task of con- taining Soviet imperialism across the face of thewglobe. Why, they ask, should the

'Unlted States risk a war with Russia for the sake of an isolated bit of the Asiatic mainland like Korea? ' .

;People who talk this way are playing right into the Kremlin's hands. for what is at stake in the bloody. struggle in Korea is something far more vital than the throat of war with Russia, or even of the fate of South Korea as a strategic,base on the

Aaiancontinent. , .

Real issue in Korea is the loss of prestige that the western democracies, and

for were the Korean fighting to result in a

of the united States as a bastion Russian aggression would be seri- ' A undermined not-gonly in.-the Far East no-ope as who; .'I'liat the Kremlin theeffioolcy of-just this sort

Korean fighting is to establish an under- standing all along the borderland of soviet influence that any form, of aggression. whether in Russia or satellite garb, will re- sult in immediate and effective retaliation. That is why Canada's response to the ap- peal for ground forces is significant and of

provide.

FE DI IURIAI. NOT ES

, Old Home Week opens. ' O O 0

All roads from now on lead to the ex- hlbition. I I O . To" co-op, or not to co-op, that is the question facing P. E. I. Potato Growers As- sociation. I O D An attractive recruiting office is an as- set when appeals are being made-located where all and sundry can see it. 0 O I

A potato immune to late blight will be welcomed here, though the seed cannot be procured until for next year's crop.

I 0 in The Bank of Prince Edward Island founded this date, 1856. It lasted until the financing of the new railway exhausted its resources. .

O O O The Canadian Teachers' Federation opens its sessions in Saskatoon today, but most of our Island teachers are already back in the classroom. 0 0 0

Total building remains at al satisfactorily high level in the city but the picture is not nearly so bright in the matter of planned housing development.

0 0 0 I It seems Sunday ball or other athletic games are illegal if even a collection plate with fixed admission sum be indicated to gain admission. Any one who chooses must be admitted without let or hindrance.

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Plumbers and other contractors in the City will have a busy time the next three months connecting up old-time residences with flush. toilets, etc. It is an innovation long overdue and it is the Provincial Gov- ernment's Public Health Department that is responsible for taking the initiative.

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That progressive and expanding outskirt of the City, Parkdale, is to be the second township to take advantage of incorpora- tion under the provisions of the Village Service Act, to become effective September 1. The residents of Parkdale are "live wires", ever foremost in the development of community interests.

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The decentralization of defence industry advocated by the Maritime Board of Trade is essential both for the security which dis- persal gives from'danger of attack, and also in order to make full use of this countryls productive capacity.

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Mr. Leo A. Mclsaac has left his post as secretary to the P. E. I. Federation of Agri- culture in order to increase his usefulness to that organization and ;farmers generally by taking a course in agricultural extension economics in the United Kingdom and Eu- ropean continent. It is to be hoped that the Federation has both assured him of re- employment and ensured his eventual return to this Province.

I O O O

The trend to self-service food retailing will continue unabated during the next ten years, was the prediction made at the mid- year meeting of Grocery Manufacturers of America, Inc., at White Sulphur Springs. Self-service stores now account for only 18 per cent of all grocery outlets in the United States, but they are doing two-thirds of the total business, said Charles Wright, general sales manager, Kraft Foods Company. He cautioned that this trend in food retailing makes pre-selling the consumer more im- portant than ever and indicates an increas- ing need for product advertising, in all media.

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Our Ottawa special correspondent in Saturdayls issue outlined the prospects of this Province under the present war-time regime. He emphasized that Summerside would benefit considerably by being-select- ed for international airforce pilot training- under the Atlantic Pact agreement. But he Indicates that apart from our potato and turnip produce for the supply of armed forces, the Government has not In view any major industrial projects due to the fact that we have not cheap eiectrlcpower as have Ontario and Quebec. Tbieshould not discourage our Govonipient and business men generally from urging the claims of Bruce A Go. and other industries . for c mold,eration.whon war work):

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soururoar mun! ' Legislative Assembly. Feb. 10. 1352:

Hon. Mr. Cole: said that during last summer many complaints were made to the Government. relative to the irregularity of the steam-boat plying between Char- lottetown and the other side of the Hillsborougb. The justice of these complaints. together with an inspection of the boat, con- vinced the Government that the contractor. Mr. Thomas Tremaine, had broken his contract. and no- tice was given him to that effect. Advertisements were then pub- lished soliciting tenders for a steamer to take the place of the one belonging to Mr. Tremaine. Only one tender was received. that from Mr. John Haszargd. It w accepted, but, a few days before the meeting of the Legislature, Mr. Haszard declined to sign the contract. unless the Government should agree to advance him some 5650 'tc erect suitable docks on each side of the river. This the Government declined to do. as all the advantages of rights, for twenty years, were to be secured.

Things being in this state. and the House so near its sesion, the Government determined to leave it till it assembled, and then to bring the whole subject under its consideration. Mr. Cola was in- clined to think that it would be advisable to fall back upon an old Act. and obtain a team-boat for a few years, as one upon a much improved principle could now be constructed. so as to ahord suffic- ient accommodation for passeng- ers, and at the same time admit ofhfcur horses to work it being kept constantly under cover. Such a boat could be built for the 51800 required. As he felt persuaded that there would be no steam- boat this year, they would be ob- liged eibher to fall back upon a steam-boat, or throw the ferry system open to the competition of sail-boats, which would never do. One fine day there might be a dozen boats plying. but on a rough or stormy day. not one. As to Mr. Ti-emaine's old boat. she was neither safe not suitable. and if again employed would some day be the means of taking the lives of 100 or 150 people.

Hon. Mr. Pope would recom- mend the procuring of an iron boat, which would draw much less water than one built of wood. Such a boat. could easily be pro- cured from the United States. it would be necessaiy to lay her up at times for cleaning and repairs, and to prevent inconveniepce to the public, on such occasions, In- other steamer would be required to supply her place. Some hon. members might, perhaps, object to this expense; but to such he would reply, that if two suitable small steam-boats. with necessary Iccommod tion, always kept nest and clean. were put on at Char- lottetown, to ply directly across the Hilisborough and between Charlottetown and Capt.oCumber- land's. the speculation would prove a highly remunerative one; for. besides the regular passengers of necessity, families and parties of pleasure would. almost every nne day during the season. be found availing themselves of the oppor- tunity of making the trip in one direction or the other. The only valid objection which there could be to such a scheme. was the want ofwpoi-e capital.

it was finally decided to , d I sum not -exceeding 5200 for plolection blocks and accommo- dation slips at both sides. and to "allow the Government to make the but of it."

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lThe Duchy Of Cornwalll (London Times) ) Cornwall was the first dukedom

. ever created in England. It ware: conferred by charter of Edwardl: i .....--m-.m...m....

III, in the Parliament of 1337. up- rnon "ram xmarrsaaw

g on his son Edward of Woodstock-,3 lcalled in later centuries the Black

, Prln ith remainder to the eld- I est sons of the Prince's heirs. those heirs being Kings and :11 was the Rainbow gave thee Queens of England. The long list birth,

of castles and manor: named ln:And left thee all her lovely hues; the charter were intended to pro-. And. as her mother's name was vide for the maintenance of the Tears,

heir-apparent to the throne; and I so runs it in my blood to choose so. through all the changes and l'br haunts the lonely pools, chances of history. they have re-I In company with trees that weep malned to this day. )Go you and. with such glorious

At present however. there is no hues. heir-a-pparent. In those circum--Live with proud peacocks in green stances the charter lays down that, park -

5: the Duchy and its possession: on lawns as smooth as shining shall revert to the Sovereign un-, glass, ' til such bimes as there is an heir,Let every feather show its marks. to inherit as Duke. When the! Get thee on bmuhg um c1.p.my Civil List was fixed at the he- wins, . ginning of the present reign. the Before the windows of proud kings. incomes assigned by the House of Commons to Princess Elizabeth -William Henry Davies. and the Duke of Gloucester were made. at the King's desire. a charge upon the revenues of the Duchy of Cornwall. and the sur- plus devoted to reducing the cost to the Consolidated Fund of male; lng provision for His Majesty him-g lszelf anid other members of the.

ayal amlly. ,

This surplus was about 590,000 Though last weeksegg allocation per annum. and therefore. although dT0PP9d '0 We P91" bwkv "- 15 be the pamamenyary grant ,0 p,.,,,. lieved that the ration of eggs for cess Elizabeth was raised on her um 79” Wm 55 n9"1Y 5 P" 99”" marriage from i6.000 to E50,000 an-. 359" tn” 191' 1949- nually. the upkeep of her house-l A" W9-9nd 01 July 1531 V913 H19 hold still remains well within the 'AuW"”0n Ind Teuhed 73 9335 P97 mm which would be the unchai-l book: this year the tirure was 94 lengeable private inheritance of a. N W9 83339 5199- Th9 Mm35l-TY 0: Prince of Wales, if he existed. K9095 lieu”?! 3535 ll Wm 09 1303'

Though the Duchy is in the slbie to keep up A weekly averse! Klngls hand. the title of Duke is of approximately one and I .1131! treated for the time being llke,'Y0r the I053 01 '-319 V9533 53 913 those peerage dlgnllles held by lhe,8ilPDlY 01 B385 011 "19 RUDD ml! Sovereign which "merge" in theiYGEl' WI-S much 8193397 Chin 1859 Crown. It has been suggested that Y9”. 3-110 P053503 15 "W3"! "575 it might be used to provide Prin- Better thin the 01110181 11801198 in- cess Elizabeth with a peerage in dlclte. t her own right. or should be con- Catering establishments are now ferred upon Prince Chai-lealofflciolly back to I single slice- Though there are subtleties in mehatlon 1or every 400 malls. but they law relating to the Duchy which .too benefited oxmously pay the make it dangerous to dogmatlze, free market. which existed during this course seems legally impo- the height of the glut in the spring sible, even if there were no other and early summer.

Egg Ration 25 p.c. Greater This Year

(By a Sunday Times Correspondent)

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give God a good deal of t - for their good looks. but 3:,,::'gu, are old-and have puggd ,,.' fully through the wearing pm lems of life-we are entitled more of the credit for ounelvei I (London Free Press.) '

' , . AUGUST.--14. 1950

A motorcycle has the power of I car; but it affords its riders an E1019 Protection tluadoes s bicy- cle. when it is driven with the speed of an automobile and an accl- dent. occurs. the result: are disu- lroua. - Saskatoon Star-Phoeubf.

V A Saskatchewan man. In labor. man. went to British Columbia and gaiiantly helped a lady. from 3 bolt. cal-ryln: her fishing rod for A oment. The game warden came along and he was lined for having no licence. We share his wrath.-(Ottawa Journal.)

There is no doubt of the M. for a national theatre movement able to overcome the geog;-aphim problems of Canada. Touring com, panics in many cases find it near. ly impossible to get across 1),, Rockies-either way. If the van. - couver Civic Theatre Society mu

Taking notion of the number of develop a scheme for exchange of little dolls and gcwgaws that dec- scripts. or even of players with onto the interiors of automobiles similar EPOUPS in' other Canadian these days, is just a reminder that cities, the result could -well be an many motofists on our streets and upsurge in theatre bus-lnes and highways are Just small children an added flllp to EI'lOOl.lTagemgm at heart.-(Sudbury Star.) and development of young acnnx singing, musical and dancing L31: em all across the country.-(Van. couver Province.)

Alberta has become an import- ant spot in he ',” lb defence: and in the defence of the Western democratic nations generally. with some 900 producing oil wells and another 25 or so coming into pro- ductiou each -month, the defence and industrial strength of North America has been greatly en- hanced. - (Lethbridge Herald.)

The Police department in mg. chener. Ont... is reported to be mu. siderlng establishing a school for young bicycle riders, particularly children under 12 who have fecejv. ed their first bikes and are 1.1, learning to ride. It is planned to

The real meaning of the Prime Minister's speech is evident at am reading. A: for the reasons and uences of this move of the authorities. they are already known. The game of two alliances carefully prepared has for its principal purpose the imposition of prudence on the encroachment: of a power as detestable as it is strong." We may discuss further the means to be taken to this end. but on the question of principle national unity is imperative.-(Le Solell, Quebec.)

Perhaps there should be more emphasis on the beauty of old age. It is indeed an art to grow old with grace-n word which has even greater significance than "beauty"-and those women who manage to make this accomplish- ment add strength to the idea that romance and beauty do not end at the age of 30. The chief dif- ference between a beauty contest among young girls and one among old women is that the girls must

not only teach the youngsters new to handle a bike. but also to instill in them the fundamentals of lfllf. fic safety. The idea appears to 5, an excellent one. and undoubtedly will find favor among parents who buy wheels for their children and then spend considerable time teaching them how to ride the veil- icles.a- Comwali Standard-Fm holder.

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objections.

The charter of 1337 is still in force, and keeps the dignity con-. tlnuously existing. though some- times. as now. in a kind of obey-, nnce peculiar to itself. It is gen-, eraliy held, therefore. that it is not at the King's disposal to regrant in a person not within the limits-

OTTAWA, Aug. 8 '- (GP) -R.ay- mond orepault. 28-year-cld Mon-

tfell llwyer. has been appointed -

an adviser on Canada's permanent delegation to the United Nations. H0 replaced 0.1!. Grand: of Mon- treal who is being recalled in a routine shift.

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tlon of the charter. It is true that

when the first Duke died in his father's lifetime. the Duchy was granted to his son. who within the year ascended the throne as Rich- ard II. But in the Prince's Case cf 1607 the Judges held (per- haps erroneously) that the charter. being granted in Parliament. had the force of statute. and on that interpretation it limits the royal prerogative.

Accordingly. when a similar situ- ation to that of 1376 recurred on the death of Frederick Prince of Wale: in 1751. his son. the future George III. was made Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester. but not Duke of Cornwall. Moreover. If Princess Elizabeth were now made Duchess of Cornwall, or her son Duke. there could be no words of inheritance in the patent, the suc- ceselon being already determined by the charter.

MILITARY A'I"l'ACHl

o'rl'AWA. Aug. D-(GP)-Mal William .1. Stnchsn. 3'1. of Ottawa. well-known Canadian Army marks- man and Bieley shot, has been np- . pointed assistant Canadian military attache to Sweden and Finland. Army Headquarters announced to- day. He will work in co-operation with Group Capt. H. H. O. Rutledge, A1. of Wsranosa. Man. and Ottawa. Who 15 Olmdisn air attache to both Sweden and Finland.

SARNIA. Ont. Aug. I - (CPL. Th! "M wnlllnmsnt of German research equipment obtained or "I8 P0lrmI!' Synthetic Rubber cor- poration from the dismantled Lu. lsrbon plant at uvefkusen. aer- msny, has arrived here. sixty-three gr:.t:Id.o:. equipment. dowltdld to

var r on n the . inter-Allied tfplrxlon ! own unloaded from the Du lgmer Prim Inurlh yesterday.

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