I APRIL' 18. 1951

Literature And Life

By aooasun

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. .....E inns one has called the owl the voice of the night" and the -obin "the voice of the day." While ;he voice of the robin is not noti- :ibly musical, it is very cheerful. He is suitably called the "feather- ad optimist." He comes early even ynen the weather is not too prom- ising and hops about in his bright red waist cost from tree to tree, on till, November. You see hi.m on the fence. on the lawn. in the ga den. He is truly. an optimist - a sort of philosopher who tells us to incur up, that the winter is good for it causes us to brace up and meet the challenge, for he seems to say that anybody can be brave when the days are long and green. when the air is warm and the worms are plentiful. He puts on his; brightest waistcoat, tunes his whistle; then he seems to say that the unconquerable soul is greater than circumstance.

. theiother hand. the owl is a so, of peuirnist - his "tu-whlt- tu-whoo". when the world is heavy with fear. is "a mournful thren- ody." He is truly a cheerleas fellow. to-many he is an intolerable oom- rzgion. Doubtless he is happy in his! way. Once upon a time during ind American war. a general rode upwto the commanding officer at the battle oi Bull's Run and said, "We are beaten. all is lost." The retort was. "if that is so, I advise you to keep it to yourself." The general was an owl. Mr. Churchill w:.. the robin of his day, and when things were bad and 1"runce had fallen out of the war, he che:-red the people on and victory was achieved.

John Bunyan puts the robin in his. great book. In par' two where the pilgrims are visiting the "In- terpreters house." we are intro- duced '- the robin with a spider in its mouth. Mercy wondered, but Christiana said that a dis- paragerhent is here! a-- to see such a pretty little bird as the robin red lzreost is, he being a bird above many, that loveth to maintain a kind of sociableness with men; I had tnought that they had lived upon crumbs of bread, or upon such other harmless matter: I like Him worse than I did.”

whereupon the Interpreter had his say: "This robin is like some people - by sight they are pretty of coat. color and carriage: but are like this robin. for they can catch and gobble up spiders. can ('h:l:'lle their diet and swallow down sin like' water.”

who of us has not stood and watched the robin looking for worms? He seemed to listen. then put down his head and pulled, and up cune the worm and break- fast was served. .

Robins die like other birds. What becomes of their dead bodies? How many have we seen? Recent- ly, I read about an undertaker provided by nature how this little creature saw to the burial of the dead. It was a wonderful story and showed how God conducted his world.

Just as the daffodils and other flowers appear and tell us that Spring is here, so this harbinger of aaring comes and hops about the lawn and,bids us be happy too. for the winter is over and gone.

As Shelley addresses the sky lark so we address him: "Teach me half the gladness Phat thy brain must know."

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Acknowledgment is hereby duly and gratefully made to Margaret E. Fleming. of the Dominion Bur- eau of Statistics, Ottawa. for send- ing the following data.

The number of persons 90 years of age and over in each province of Canada. as of June 1, 1960 is as follows:

Newfoundland soo Prince Edward Island soo Nova scotia new New Brunswick goo Quebec 3,900 Ontario a,ooo Manitoba 1,200 ”- 'atchewan 1,200 Alberta 1,000 British Columbia 1.000

Total (10 Provinces) 11.100

Most ancient sailing vessels had two srest eyes painted on the bows. Why? Because sea-going men of those days had the notion that boats must be able to see their way through logs and storms. Little by little they lost their eye- like appearance and became more decorative. until today few persons would recognize them as the boat's eyes. That brings up two other strange facts in connection with chips. The words "ram" and "figurehead". All of our fine olc: square-rigged ves- sels had the ram's horns and the figurehead at the keel of the bow- sprit or carved on either side of the bow and sometimes the figure- head took the form of a mermaid, a bird, a carved Neptune, or some other fanciful figure. Behind all this lies the superstition of a by. gone age. Namely: they were used to drive off evil spirits and sea devils. Even today many of our super. liners bear a small emblem on their steel prows. proof of the sus. vival of a custom that dates back to the days of Viking sailors and their ships that bore figureheads cf deities. mythological characters. drasoons. and what not. t

The call of a common hippopot- amus requires. when in captivity, seven gallons of milk per day. The skin exudes a curious pink "sweat" which literally covers parts of the animal's face and body like soap suds. When this dries it forms a tiff!!! powder which can be rubbed o . some years ago, the Zoo at Lon- don. England. had a curious mam- mal which the keeper named "Daydream." A native of New Guinea. Daydream lived at the zoo for thirty years where it was scheduled and regarded as a male until, after 20 years of residence, "he" surprised the zoo authorities by laying an egg. believe it or noti

The King Penguin incubate heir single egg while standing erect, the egg being held in the fold of skin between the tummy and instep. When tired of its task, it calls lis.rnate. and the precious egg is transferred from one to the ilather by a clever twist of the ank- es.

A parrot is not in it when it comes to real mimicking with the lyrebird of Australia. This bird is an accomplished mimic, imitating with great ability the cries of ani- mals. the sound made by running water. the voice of wind in trees. and the songs of scores of other birds.

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The approximate number of eggs laid by frogs and toads fol- lows: Common toad. 6,000; com- mon frog, 3.000; European Tree ikog, 000; Edi le frog 10.000 and . limo. rly the plural for a

all of the same species. whereas fishes means various species of Of all fish migrations that of the eel is longest. It's an amazing fact that eels travel from their nursery in the West Indies to the opposite side of the Atlantic. And strange as it seems. the eel re- verses the salmonts programme by breeding in the sea and then re- turning to fresh water for food and growth.

What's the difference between a pilohard and a sardine? 'i'here's nctllllly no'diffu'ence except that young pilchards all go into tins labeled "Sardines" in which form they constitute a very important sea product of France and Norway.

The Sea Cone. or the magnifi- cent Sea Horse, is the most valued shell in all the world. A perfect one has a market value of 8000.

It is quite true that a vermin- laden four will gather sheep's wool from fences and underbrush. wade into a stream with it in his mouth. aubmer until the fleas get into the wool, and then swim to shore leaving its enemies to a watery grave.

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CAIBARY - (CP) - Ila-npbasis on (image which can be caused by fire bombs in a city the size of Calgary was made in a report by Fire Chief George skene to the Civil Defence Pllnninl CORP mitiee. The need for co-oper- alion of civilians durlnlt M9 raids was stressed.

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is. Arets Lewis. city. spent the rmaetive

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time Central Airway: unms. jet .I'IMIlY'S TAXI-Phone ll.

HOWARD IIaeINNll roos- WIAI st 175 Queen Street.

CIASWILI. scr Batter Photo- graphs.

ENTIIIS FOE DRAMA FESTI- VAL close this weokl Forward same immediately to Mrs. Ray Maouod. Graham's Road.

NEW SHIPMENT Shortle Coats and Suits arrived at The Fashion Shoppe.

. IECEIVIIS worm OF STATEN! DEATH-Mrs. G. F. Hart. Bright- on Road. has received word of the death of her sister, Mrs. Thomas Gorrill. O'Leary.

JOHNSTON E JOHNSTON Drug store. will be open this afternoon and evening.

SUCCESSFUL STAGE PRODUC- TION. - Austie's Players present- ed their very fine play at Hunter River Hall Wednesday evening to a. very large and appreciative aud- ience. The Specialties between sets also made a big hit. A delicious buffet lunch was served after the play by the C. W. L. who spon- sored the show.

FINE RECORD OF MAPLE LEAFVW. I.-some of the activit- ies that have taken place in the Maple Leaf W.I. of Traveller's Rest during the past two months are: Several Red Cross articles finish- ed. also one quilt made and given to the Red Cross, one made and sold. tl0.0o donated to the Red Cross. one Good Will Box was sent to Britain. The delegates to the W.I. Leadership Course reported to the District President, Mrs. Clarence Marchbank. who will dis- cuss proposed changes in the by- laws with the officers. so that they in turn will bring these to the at- tention of their respective districts for approval. The decisions to be given at the district convention.

Y's MENETTES BANQUET - The annual banquet of the Y's Menettes Bowling League was held April 16. in the banquet room of the Y. M. C A. A delicious turkey dinner was served by the Ladics' Auxiliary of the Y. M. C. A.. after which the prizes were distrlbuted. Mrs. Ernest V. Bell was chairman of the Bowling Lea- gue and spoke briefly at the din- ner. and was assisted by Mrs. Fred B. Gamble in presenting the prizes. Special thanks were given to the Abegweit Gift Court for the lovely wr-applngs. Mrs. Loran McLellan won the prize for high single for the year with a score of 305. and the prize for high threelwlth a score of 691, and the prize for high average for the year with a score of 176.4. Mrs. Mc- Lellan's team also won the high score in the playoffs. Her team was composed of Mrs. W. E. Agnew. Mrs. E. E. Clawson. Mrs. H. S. MacPherson.' Mrs. W. M. Foraythe, Mrs. A. J. Haslam and Mrs. A. F. Owen. During the evening the guests were enter- tained with a humorous original song by Mrs, Fred Osborne. The prizes for the bridge were won by Mrs. W. P. McLeod. Mrs. W. E. Agnew. and Mrs. .1. Cameron. The prizes for the bowling were won by Mrs. S. Jeffries. Mrs. A. F. Owen, and Mrs. W. M. For- sythe.

York Highlights

Mrs. Herbert Vessey spent Sat- urday in the city.

Mr. Angus Cluney spent satur- day in the city.

Messrs. Leonard Newson and Ir- ving MacDonald were visitors to the city on Tuesday.

Misses Marjorie Lewis and Fred- da Thompson were visitors to the city on Saturday. .

Misses Nelda Richards and Ev- elyn Underhay spent Saturday in the city.

Mrs. Wal Duck, Suffolk, spent Sunday in York the guest of her sister, Mrs. Robert Crockett.

Mr. Barry Swan. and little gmnddaughter Pauline Swan were visitors to the city on Saturday.

Mrs. Dewar Swan and little son Allison have returned home after spending a few days in the city the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Craswell.

Mr. and Mrs. Nell Mclnnis and daughter Diane. City. were visitors to York on Thursday evening, the guests of Mrs. McInnls' mother.

bert Crockett.

The young people of York have started practicing for a play which they plan on entering in the Drama Festival.

Mr. Arthur Johnson is having a new house built in York. the work 301:: done by Seyrnore Birt, Cove-

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Mu. Robert Crockett has re- turned to her home in York after spending a few days in the city the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Neil Mcfnnis.

Messrs. Donald MacDonald and Gordon Crockett were visitors to

Mr. and Mrs. Clifford White. city. spent the weekend in York the guest of Mrs. White's mother. Mrs. Melvin Jay.

Misses Alaths In-own. Helen Lew-

Lewis, weekend at their .1" 10!!-,,.

K. SHOE! FOB MEN-M d is England-at Wrlghtis. I O l

DOWLINGS SPORT LODGE for Fishing and Golfing supplies.

IUHMAGE S A L E, Baptist 3Cll00l Rbom. 2.30, Saturday, April 21st. ' .

JOHNSTON A JOHNSTON Drug Store. will be open this afternoon and evening-

CITY POLICE COURT - At the Stipendaary Magistrate's Court yesterday, a man convicted of assault causing bodily harm was remanded until today for sent- ence while a drunk and disorder- ly was fined 310 and costs or 10 days.

IMMUNIZING CLINICS con- ducted by the Department of Health and Welfare will be held on Wednesday, April 13th. Model School, 1.30 P. M. Parkdaie. 2.30 P. N. Thursday. April 19th, Spring Park School. 130 P. M. Prince Street School 230 P. M. Infants, and Pre-school children from 3 months to 6 years. will be protect- ed against Diphtheria, whooping Cough and Tetanus.

ANNUAL MEETING OF ST. ELIZABETH! AID SOCIETY. - Mrs. S. G. Peppln was re-elected President of St. Elizabeth's Aid society in connection with st. Vincent's Orphanage when the an- nual meeting took place in the As- sembly Hall on Sunday. April 15th. other officers elected were: Hon- onary President. Mrs. Thcmas Mc- Millan. First Vice President. Mrs. A. E. Arsenault. 2nd Vice President, Mrs. J. A. Gillies. Secretary, Mrs. J, E. Cullen. Treasurer. Mrs. M. G. McNe-ely. it was agreed that the annual collection for the i3rphan- age would be held on or about the middle of June.

Personals

Mr. William Ross of Al.bany. was in the City on Thursday. and was a welcome guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Morrison.

Mrs. Ivan Howatt of -Victoria. was a recent guest at the horn! of Mr. and Mrs. George L. Morrison. Charlottetown.

Mr. Wilfred Doir-on of Frederic- ton. left Thursday momlng for Toronto. Ont. where a position awaited him. His wife and two daughters will join him later.

North Koreans Demand ll. N. Get Out Of Korea

UNITED NATIONS, N.Y.. April is-(AP)-North Korea, boasting that the C mmunists are sure to win, demanded yesterday that the United Nations get out of Korea.

In identical cables to Nasrollah Entezam of Iran, president of the General Assembly, and to Holland's Daniel Von Balluseck. president of the Security Council. it qlso de- manded that the U. N. punish what it called "montrous American at- rocities."

It made no mention of the pres- ence of Chinese Communist troops in Korea.

This was the lath such commun- ication received from the North Korean foreign minister. Pak I-len En. Previous cables have been shrugged off by unimpressed UN. delegations and otfieials. The same fate probably awaits this one.

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ILIDGAN, Cornwall, nnglgng- (OP)-A local woman spent two weeks on cleaning 7,000 square feet of the parish church. She did it as a token of thanksgiving for getting a new house. -

v Tl-IE GUARDIAN. Cl-IARLOTTETOWN THE CENTRAL GUARDIAN

lllrl iiuiile News

Prov. Headquarters Closed Leaders and children are hott-

fied that Guide Headquarters at 76 School St. will be closed for a short period from April 28th on- wards and Mrs. F. S. Jenkins will not be available. Please do not telephone or call after that date. If you need badges or pins, etc.. will you be good enough to order before the above-date. Watch this column for re-opening. Your Com- missioners will be able to advise you on any Guide matters.

Brownie Circus

How is the circus coming Brown- lea? Not so long now until the judging takes place and I know that we are- going to have some attractive results. May 8th is the date by which they should becom- pleted. You will be notified later the cxact day and time, also the place for the final judging. Watch this column carefully.

ReadyTo;n;sh Ring Smuggling Goods To Russians

iBERLIN, April 1'1--(Reuters)- British and American officials are ready to smash a giant interna- tional ring selling strategic goods to Russia through East Germany. Allied officials said Saturday. The ring has been dominating illegal trade-mainly in steel-in the Soviet Union through East Germany for more than three years. these officials said. It is reported to have 960,000,000 cap- ital.

Allied officials claim that more than 100 West German- and West- ern European firms are involved in the organization. If West Ger- man firms suspected of using Mar- shall Plan funds to manufacture strategic goods for the East are proved to have done so, they face enormous penalties.

The first court case touching on the fringe of the ring is due to start in West Berlin May 4. One of the six men charged with il- legal trading with East Germany is expected to expose details of the ring.

He is charged with illegally sell- ing 2.250.000 marks (almost 3560.- 000) worth of iron and steel to the East. This is a. small sum com- pared with other trading deals.

Kenneth Hansen. an employee of the U. 8. Senate, and Lewis Lind. of the state Department, now are in West Germany plumb- ing the history of what is said to be the largest smuggling gang in Europe. They are preparing a re- port for a Senate investigating committee in Washington.

Vast fortunes are said to have been made by the ring's members. one of the small fry is said to have pocketed si5o.ooo in nine months. .

Documents in Allied handsshow that well-known firms in West Berlin, west Germany. Switzer- land, Holland, Belgium. Austria and the Soviet zone are implic-

ated.

Napoleon and Uncle Elby

By Clifford McBride

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Kingston and Vicin'

Master Milton Docherty spent gA;nEuter holidays in Charlotte-

Swlss llellate Whether To Buy 500 Tanks

By Lynn I-leinserllng

GENEVA. April 16-(A.P)- It Mr. and Mrs. Fulton Wmjg "Id has been 136 years since a. foreign son. Vernon have taken up resid- soldler set foot on Swiss soil, but ence in Mmon,

you couldn't tell it by listening to W5 5W15l- MR Myron Holmes, employee at For weeks military experts have Douglas .'Bros.. Charlottetown, spent argued whether the Swiss army the weekend Visiting with his wife should buy 5(1) tanks or put the and family.

money into anti-tanlc guns or A-.. study the whole situation over Miss Naomi Willis, daughter of again. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Willis, visited

Tank experts have dissected the zatliflillly her cousin, Miss Gloria s

Mrs. Earl Willis, Mrs. Wilbur Younker and Mrs. Edgar Newson were visitors to Charlotttetown.

.avorable and unfavorable tank terrain. Parliament spent several Mm ROW Cilmpbell. teacher of days debating the question and still Kinsston School, was among the hgs no; decided dcnnltely. 11'-NW teachers who attended the It ." mmed when it became teachers' convention in Charlotte- znown that the army was shop- ww"'

ping for about t100.000.000 worth The King”)-mp-n Immme me: u

of tanks recommended b a mil- itary study commission. y ""3 mm” W M” Myron "olmes Col. Nicolas Jaquet, a member '3". Apt” the 5"” M'5""3 Opened 0! Parliament. pubmhed a book- with president in charge. Corre- let asserting the tank has passed fmndeme W” ""1 by '4" ”'”'9' Rs pdme as a weapon. He "mm, fury, Mrs. Samuel Willis. Roll call mended that the army spend con- if next meeting m 1” 'm5W9"d sldembly has money mr 10,000 vi till a flower slip. It was decided lightly-armored anti-tank weapons H) mm? '1 playt A mmty mm" and prepare to meet any onslaught wdaSbs,erved by M” Ha1me5' ”"5"' from stable defences in depth. well 9 5 commmee 1" ch”3e' anchored to Switzerland's numer- ous topographical obstacles. The swiss Officers' Society said