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“gun, Friday, and b-. measured pi Mr. MacLesn, W. R. Johnston’: .,\pEl‘l. for your spring suit. .

,,-Mr. W. C. Stewart. Frederic- mn,‘ auditor of the Imperial Oil company, was a business vtsitor to Montague this week.

_~c.llI. GUIDES MEE'I‘—The regular weekly meeting of the lust Montague Girl Guides Com- pmy was held in the Legion hall Mgmlay evening under the lead- ership of gulder Anna Power. The tenderfoot class worked on tender- moy, tests, while the second class Guides worked on semaphore. A period of games and contests fol- lowed, and the meeting closed slth TIP!-

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Opposition Leader

could not get of! the Island by car

but had to ship their cars to Bor-

den by train. The money was there to at least look after one of these roads because we voted it."

The leader of the Opposition chuged that in some way the public's money was being spent extravagantiy by the Department. «Emu spring the Department em- ployees have to go out and haul the fill off the road that has been hauled there the fall before. it needless expense." he stated.

"Last fall one road should have been worked on and one left “The Depart- ment has all sorts of equipment

open," he GDIDOG.

and engineers to do this work.

.-Evepy year we vote large sums of money to advertise the Province {cf the tourist industry but it is no upo spending out money if it going to be of any “JC- wnen our tourists leave this Pro- Hncg they take back stories of our road conditions, which is poor ad-

l.l not

vertising."

"The Leader of the Government W °* 1°“ intimated that he will dispose of the Rocky

West River Bridle." Bell and he has also

Point Ferry.

"I will never agree to the dis- posal of the Rocky Point ferry- I would be very much surprised it the Junior Member from Char- lottetown would. I expect him to take my part if such a suggestion ever arises again. That ferry takes iiundreds of people from Char- lottetown over to Rocky Point on

Sundays during the summer.

"The only thing offered to those people over there is that the Gov.- srnment will take off the ferry- I this aglln for a long time or at least until the Government is ready to

trust we will not hear of

build that promised bridge. I I-‘arm Income Down

The -Leader of the Opposition quoted figures to show that the income in this Province was down by nearly 59.000000 tihls [\- rome to farmers was 8:i1.258.000

isrmers year over last. In 1952 the

pod in 1953 it was $22,510,000. ‘jwhen Prince

mstely 30%."

He stated that during the first eight months of 1953 Island fami- ers ,had borrowed 8l,s00.00o {rem the Farm Improvement Loan ‘plus

om

untold amounts of finance companies.

money

“This year payments are comlnl he "I wonder what will be the finish. How will our farmers carry on? I have a feeling things dur-

due on previous borrowing,"

stated.

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Edward Island loses $9,000,000 a year in agricul- ture it is a serious condition. We have about 9.000 fanners in the Province so that they average a loss of about 31.000 each. The Gov- ernment should take heed when the income is reduced approxi-

lllEl‘l'B—'I‘he April meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary of the King's County Memorial Hospital was held at the nurses‘ home on Fri- day evening. There were fifteen members and eleven guests prea- ant. The president. Mrs. Vera MacDonald. presided. The meet- ing opened by repeating the Lord's Prayer in unison. The minutes of the March meeting were read and approved. The treasurer prelented the financial report which was also approved. The treasurer reported that several cash donations had been received from the surround- ing institutes. also two very nice blankets were received. As more blankets are needed it was decided to send all discarded woolens for more blankets. Among other art- icles mentioned which were re- quired were standing lamp. toast- er, furnishings for another room. pillows. Alter further routine business the meeting was adjourn- ed. A social ‘hour followed which was pleasantly spen-t in a 10115’ measuring party. A delicious lunch was served with Mrs. MacDonald and Miss Apt as hostesses assisted by Miss Power. Miss Roche, and Mrs. Mocarthy of the nursing stall’.

lng the next few months."

He stated that borrowing had been made too easy and there had been no suggestions that this bor- rowing should be curbed. “It is a serious problem for the Department of Agriculture to grapple with." “We want to keep our former! here." he continued. We don't want to see the exodus of the last two or three years continue. The trouble is that agriculture is not made at- tractive enough.to keep them here.

“When the Department under- spends the money we give them there is something wrong. We want horticulurallsts and other exP€I‘i»8 to visit the farmers and give them friendly advice as to what they should be growing and what they should be selling and what they should hold onto. The farmers

are not hard to deal with and will gladly accept this assistance.

"I believe that the Province should be divided into districts like New'Brunswlck. We could have resident men in these districts. We got to see that our farm income is increased."

With regard to the Government's plan for rural electrification he stated that he believed the Gov- ernment should have a policy of getting the power to the farmer's yard so that the farmer could wire his buildings.

He rocalbled that any progress made in rural electrification dur- ing the past ten years was made by the Maritime Electric Company and he expressed the hope that the Government would soc that the Maritime Electric Company would continue to do some work on their own from year to year. He stated he was now airaicl the company would do only what the Government asked for.

"The Government should an- deavor to bring electricity to those districts that would ordinarily have to wait years for electricity under the present plan. he stated. He also suggested that the Gov- ernment give some consideration to those districts which have not the required number of people to the mile.

speaking on education he stated that there was quite a difference in the teaching methods employed by some-isachers tespeclally be- tween those who were returning to the profusion after years OI absence and those who were INI- starting to teach.

“There is only one reason for the shortage of tsachei-s—the W0- fession is not attractive. The teachers‘ salaries must be increas- od over what has been done in the past few years."

He referred to North RUIMCO convent and stated:

“I would like to direct the Gov- ernment's attention to the recent disastrous fire at North Rustico. which has wiped out completely I. modern school serving some two hundred and more children. This has been a second fire but I-hi‘ last one has wiped out I6!" 0’ hard labor of the citizens of North Rustico and it is very dishearten- ing to them.

"But I believe I know the people of North Rtistico and that may will put forthwith renewed efforts on their own to rebuild and to re- build better than before. As P. of W. College was rebuilt some twenty years I80 I0 d0 5° much for the etude ts of this Province. so will the orth Rustico school go forward.

"All Meets of the school, except the site, have been lost. I am ask- ing the Dept. of Education to lend immediate help and that the Min- ister will see a sum suffleient will go through his estimates so that school facilities will be fully IV- ailoble next fall at this centre.

"They ask for assistance only and I feel that all members of this House will agree with me when I ask for such aulstance so that the education of oil‘ you?-h WI" not be hampered throulh 110 11""- of such a student body O8 Wt‘ 1"" at this centre."

The Leader of the Oppoeltlofl miss that he was .‘ ‘ '0 know that the amount of money comm. 3;-gm ottawa to the Pro- vince had been increased from yfilf wxyur as expected. He pointed

calving u,0w.O00.and that it should be getting six million.

in stated that the Province had mt, money it could ill afford to lose on the Chinese Bridge and on on Industrial corporation Limit- ed. He charged that the Indul- ggnl omporgtion Limited hld lost usgm in 1962 and had lost over gum is the Blue Peter steam- ship line. "when the Eskimo was put on the run to Newfoundland. reinmnt-I’ tfvas frm a shlpplnl comp!” some like he offered the Jones Government a better service than

.sit-her the hkimo or the Blue P0‘

out that the Province was now ra- ‘

Bills Considered In Legislature

Second reading was given to four bills and third reading to six bills in thrheglslature yesterday afternoon.

The following bills were given a second reading: The Dairy Pro- ducts Manufacturing Act, 1954: An act to amend the Public De- partments Act; an act to amend the Gas Tax Act; an act to amend the Game Act.

The amendment to the Public Departments Act was made In order to make the act conform with the Legislative Assembly Act, stated Premier Matheson.

The Premier pointed out that at some future time s Govern- ment Minister might be very cap- able to ‘act as head of Depart- ment of Highways but might not be as capable in Public Works and according to amendments the Minister would be able to com- bine the duties of one department with the duties of rsnother. The Public Works Department could be joined with the Health. Welfare or any other Department he stated.

He stated that this was purely a matter of convenience and he hastened to assure the members o.’ the House that there was no change contemplated.

The following clauses shall be added to the act: “There silall he :s Department of the Government of the Province called the De- partment of Highways, over which a Minister of the Crown styled the Minister of Highways shall preside.

"There shall be a Department of the Government of the Prov- ince called the Department of Welfare over which a Minister of the Crown styled the Minister of Welfare shall preside.’

The Act will also the Department of Scrretary.

The Premier stated that the Guardian writer’s interpretation of the amendment to the Legisla- tive Assembly Act in yesterday‘s paper was not correct. He refor- rcd to the paragraph which read: "The Premier stated that instead of the Department of Public Works and Highways the Depart- ment couid be termed Public Wel- fare and Highways while the De- partment of Health and Welfare could be named Department of Health and Public Works."

The amendment to the Gas Tax Act provides for a penalty for any false returns or statements. Anyone found guilty of an of- ft-nse against the Gas Tax Act shall automatically lose the right to receive rebate on gasoline pur- chased for a period of five years and on conviction will be subject to is fine of 3100 and costs or In drfault of payment to imprison- ment for a term of 60 days.

lion. W. E. Darby. Attorney- Gcneral stated that there was -$190,000 being rebated during the present year and that this was considerably out of line it was found on a check with the other I-‘rovinces.

He said that this year it had her-n found that there was quite a number of cases for rebate in which there was a deliberate change in the amount of gas bought on certain slips.

He said that the Inspector went out and checked and found that in some cases people had put down for rebate for about 52 gal- Iona where they had only pur- chased five gallons.

The amendment to the Game Act will change the name of the P.I:.I. Fish and Game Association Act to tha P.E.I. Fish and Game

provide for Provincial

Act.

The Dairy Products Manufactur- ing Act, 1954 provides Legisla- tion for the proper inspection and

grading, of dairy products. san- itation of buildings, sampling. tcsiinit and purchasing of milk and cream. the keeping of re-

cords and the permits to build a plant.

ter without subsidy or guarantee. Well. we got clear of the Eskimo after losing money and then en- tered a contract with the Blue Pe- ter line."

He stated that he noticed there were increases in salaries to many of the so-called top officials in the Government but there were none for the low-bracket men. "I refer to the employees at Falcon- wood who work eleven hours a day and their take-home pay is from370 to 5150a month.‘ Heada- ed that deck hands on the Rocky Point ferry received a take home pay of $133 a month and they had to work long hours.

The Leader of the Opposition recalled there had recently been is lot of publicity about Mermaid Lake which had been sold by the Government in 1952.

He stated that the Government had owned the lake at Mermaid and had leased it out in 1985 0.'I a 25 year lease with certain ra- strictiona. According to these re- strictions the rights of the farm- on to water their cattle t this lake were reserved. he stated.

“For some reason in 1062 the Government passed an Order-In- Council disposing of the lake for $150 without any restrictions or regard for these farmur' rights. We find that there were no pro- vi.-ions made for the people to water their cattle. Now the Gov- ernment is going to buy the lake back. They will probably pay Si,- OOC for it. That's the way to do business. .

In conclusion Mr. Bell stated that the Province was not getting nnything from Ottawa in the way

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'‘We hope that the lzntosnological Branch of the science Service Laboratory wiu be of great assist- ance in implementing the Govern- mentfs policy of promoting the can- ning of fruit and vegetables in this Province". said Hon. C. C. Baker in adds‘ the annual ‘i meeting of the Aoad n Entomological Society yesterday.

Delegates from the four At- 1s.ntic Provinces were welcomed by the Minister of Agriculture who stated that it was an honor and a privilege to appear before such a distinguished gathering. He ex- pressed the appreciation of his De- partment for the work carried on by the entomologist who wages continual warfare against insect pests. In this respect he made par- ticular reference to the work being done in the control of the root msgot and the barley Jointworm.

Mr. Baker wished the meeting the best of success in their de- liberatlons and regretted that they could not have had their sessions in the summer time when they could admire the beauty spots of the 15- land to a greater advantage

The guest speaker at the morn- ing session was Dr. G. B. Oakland. Head of the Statistical Research and Service Unit. Ottawa, who spoke of ways of improving ac- curacy in experiments. He pointed out that there have been in the past 50 years, many ways of record- ing statistics and that we are still learning a great deal about zlxe subject.

Three methods of improving the accuracy of the experiment sug- gested by Dr. Oa.kland were analyz- ing. by variation and by related measurements. The talk was of a highly technical nature which to the delegates present proved most valuable and resulted in some vezy good discussions.

Afternoon Sessions

The afternoon sessions were tak- en up with the subject of Forest Insect Control. This was ablydcalt with by Dr. RE. Balch from Fred- ericton, N.B., and Dr. F. E. Webb. A film showing the work being done by aerial spraying of the bud- worm infested areas of the New Brunswick forests was much en- joyed. Mr. C. C. Smith spoke on methods of insecticide application against forest and ground tree's in- sacts with ground equipment. Mr. W. A. Reeks discussed the matter of common sense as an ingredielzi in chemical control of insects.

Mr. A. D. Pickett acted as chair- man in a discussion concerning Fruit insect coniroI_ Others taking part were Messrs. N. A. Patterson,

of crown lands while other Pro- vinces were becoming prosperous ilirough them.

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iiirl Guides’ iloie

national Commissioner. and Mrs. Fred Osborne, Provincial Lone Commissioner, and to Mrs. Walter A. Smith, Field Secretary.

Several Guiders' warrants and pins were prescnted—to Miss Carolyn Nelson, Lieutenant, and Mlrs. Donald Macmillan and Mrs. Leslie iMacKay, Brown owls. Lieu- tenants‘ warrants were also pre sentul to Mrs. Arthur M. Robin- son and Miss Marsha Delaney of Summerside. who were not able to be present.

Mrs. J.H. Corry. head of the finance commlteee, reported that Raisin Day last year had been successful. and that in view of the increased expenditures anticipated. it was more than ever necessary for everyone to co-operate fully to make this year's an even greater success. Others presenting reports were Miss Gladys Hart. for camp- ing and international Guiding; Mrs. Ralph Dumont, who describ- ed the activities of the training committee and the training cours- es held. and stressed the need for more trainers; Mrs. Alan Macmil- lan, head of the public relations committee, and Mrs. T. L. Link- letter, Summerside district com- missioner. who reported a very busy and successful year for Guides in that area.

Mrs. W.A. Smith, field secretary, presented her report and read that of her predecessor, Mrs. John

‘ENTOMOLOGISTS DISCUSS PROBLEMS LAT ANNUAL MEETINGS YESTERDAY

H. T. stultl and K. H. Sanford all of the Entomological Laboratory at Kentvllle. N.S. Mr. C. W. Maxwell of Fredericton took part in the dis- cussion also.

This morning will see Dr_ Free- man Macllwen open the discussion with “Field Crop and Vegetable in- sect Cont.rol.'i Mr. F. M. Gannon will make oomparisons high and low gallonsgas sprays and dusting on potatoes. Mr. Lorne Callbeck will deal with “Fungicides in potato sprays and dust. A. B. Stevenson, “Potato spray schedules in relation to insect and virus disease control"; J. B. Adams, “Combinations of in- sectlcides in potato insect control"; may Morris. Saint John's, New- foundland. "Root magot control" and F. M. Cannon, "Barley joint worm."

Banquet lield

Last evening a banquet was held at iBirch court, provided by the women of Parkdale Women's In- siltule. The guest speaker was Mr. Walter Shaw, Deputy Minister of Agriculture. who gave a most in- teresting account of a trip he made to the Scandinavian countries and the British Isles some time ago.

Mr. Shaw was most impressed with some of the methods of farci- lng in those countries and particu- larly by their methods of coil- servation. He pointed out that in Denmark. Sweden and Norway. every inch of available land is cultivated and nothing whatsoever is wasted. f"l‘heir system of foi'e.s'. conservation is even more remark- able." said the speaker‘ who ob- served that for every tree taken out of the forest two were planted in its place. No deadwood is left to create a fire hazard and he con- trasted this situation with that of this country where one can see hundreds of acres of burnt out for- ests.

He then took his llstners on an imaginary scenic tour of Scotland where he dwelt for some time in Burns’ country and made some in- terestlng observations in connect- ion with the Poet‘; writings. "The hospitality of the Scotch." said Mr Shaw "was unexcclled." He spent a short time in Ireland where he was tremendously impressed with the scenery and the kindly manner in which he was received.

Mr. A. D. Pickett of Kentville, N. 3, who thanked the speaker. noted that it was his first visit to the Island and on his way from Borden was most favorably impressed with the fine. neat and prosperous ap- pearance of our farm homes and buildings. Dr. R. E. Belch of Fred- ericton added his words of coin- mendation to those of Mr. Pickett.

DIDKWCU. who stated there are 16 Guide companies and 13 Brownie packs in the Province. There was no report from the Lone Guides. due to the resignation last fall of Miss Carrie Holman as commis- sioner, but the Provincial Commis- sioner, Mrs. Gordon I-lutchcson, who presided over the meeting, announced that Mrs. Fred Osborne was taking Miss I-Iolman's place and had already received an am- azing response from Lolles. The minutes and financial statement were presented by the secretary treasurer, Mrs. W. R. Burnett.