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CHAQLOTTETOWN, SATURDAY, JUNE 25. 1949

- Drinking And Motoring

Recent tragedies have underlined the im- portance of rigid enforcement of the Temperance Act with respect, not only to drunken driving, but to drinking in motor vehicles under any circumstances whatever. Under the new Act, the carrying of unsealed bottles of liquor or cartons of beer is a serious offence, and the reason for this is obvious to anyone who has any know- ledge of human nature. The authorities should always bear in mind that the new Act was first mooted in the Legislature, and subsequently in- dorsed by a plebiscite, on the ground that it would curtail immoderate drinking in the Pro- vince, and there is no question but that this was the determining factor in winning it the popular support which it received.

The new Act makes provision — which the old Prohibition Act did not do -— for the legal handling of liquor by ce-r~tain organizations hav- ing special permits for the convenience of its members, and this is a privilege which should be very strictly circumscribed. It is doubtful wheth- er its full implications were understood by the temperance people when the plebiscite went through. Certainly it comes dangerously close to being class legislation. lt is acceptable only‘ on the ground that limited social drinking in re- spectable surroundings is preferable to hole-in- corner drinking elsewhere, and in theory it ex- cludes altogether those who are incapable of ex- ercising moderation. The difficulty is to know where to draw the line; but that is a responsi- bility which those enjoying the privilege afforded by the new Act have assumed. There is less ex- cuse today than there was under Prohibition for immoderate drinking, and none whatever for drinking in motor vehicles, which sooner or later almost certainly leads to disaster.

The Election Campaign

' The most noteworthy feature of the Domin- ion election campaign now entering the home- stretch has been the lack of general public en- thusiasm which, it is to be hoped, will not be reflected in the turnout at the polls. If the campaign organizations have failed to present the issues dramatically and convincingly, the electors at least should do their par-t conscien- tiously. The exercise of the franchise is not only -a privilege-it is a duty if we are at all con- oerned" with retaining our heritage of democracy.

Many commentators have noted on appar- of opiniorf against the continued growth of socialism in Canada. Few ob-

‘ servers seem to think the socialist parties can even

holdjthe balance af power in the next House of Colisrnons. The campaign has been turning, more and more, into a straight fight between the Progressive Conservatives and the Liberals.

In the opinion of Saturday Night, the most important issue between the two major parties concerns the currency: the Liberal policy of a controlled foreign exchange marketas against the Conservative policy of abandoning all artificial interference with the value of the Canadian dol- lar in terms of foreign currencies and of free gold. Important as this issue may be in its impli- cations, it is only the monetary experts who know much about it and it is safe to say that the man in the street will not give it a though-t when polling his vote. Much more important in his mind will be some local issue, or perhaps some pet prediliction for, or g-rievance against, some particular candidate.

Although no party hos candidates in all of the 262 Parliament seats which are at stoke on Monday, there will be contests in every Federal riding. As far as the two major parties are con- cerned, the Liberals are letting two ridings in British Columbia to go by default, while the Pro- gressive Conservatives are not contesting l3 seats —five in Quebec, one in Manitoba, three in Ai- berta, three in British Columbia and one in the Yukon. in British Columbia the P. C.'s are staying out of three ridings and the Liberals out of two to enable straight two-party fights against the CCF.

ln Quebec, the Liberals have a full slate of candidates, while the P.C.'s are not entering can- didates in five seats. independent candidates m these seats have the endorsation of the Progres- sive Conservatives. In Alberta, the P.C.'s are not contesting three seats, now represented by So- cial Credit members sympathetic to the Progres- sive Consorva-tive party, and prominent members of the House of Commons, Victor Quelch in Acadia, Robert Fair in low River, and A. Hlynka in Vegreville. in theiYukon, for years represented by a P.C. member who has retired from politics, George Black, the P. C.'s are backing an Inde- pendent candidats against a Liberal and a CCPer.

The C.C.F. has I80 candidates in the run- ning, 76 of this total bring in Ontario, and full slates‘ of zo contestants in Saskatchewan and II in British Columbia. The CCF is likewise mak- ing a strong effort in Alberta (with l3 candi- date; In l7 tidings) and in Manitoba (i4 candi- dates in ificonstituencies). Only 20 Quebo: seats are being fought by the CCF. The "l"! "W" in Leader Caldwell‘: strategy are Saskatche- wan, Ontario, Manitoba and lritish Columbia. The Social Credit battlefront iuciiiefly in Alierto where all l7 sootsero, being contested, with l0 other constltus. davlnghcgztesdors

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No one should assume that his or her vote does not count in Monday's election. Laxity in this respect is what has cost other countries their freedom politically. if all Canadians go to the polls and exercise their best judgment there need be no disquiet as to the outcome.

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Tomorrow Second Sunday after Trinity. Monday vote early and vote only once. _- The First Wesleyan‘ Cbnference I744.

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The rules for safely in the water are really only common sense which, unfortunately, seems to be not common to all.

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There app-ears to be little betting on the result of Monday's election. Quite ~a few offers, but practically no takers.

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The Charlottetown Board of Trade ‘has done exceptionally well under ils new set-up. New blood, of the right kind, tells.

A week-end ofuncertainty and then on Mon- day predictions wrll be fulfilled or upset and the silent ones will say they knew,it all the time.

Mr. Justice llsley is to lecture at Dalhousie University on income tax law. This, says The Letter Review, will cause cold shudders to those who remember what Minister llsley did about in- come tax.

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The 35 per cent increased butler produc- tion by Island dairymen would have meant quite a lot of money in their pocket but for margarine competition. As it is the taxpayer pays the sup- port price of 59 cents and the margarine manu-

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A typical news story from one of our larger cities concludes: "Our trams carried heav- ier tra-ffic to the beaches over the week-end than ever before. They were packed tight." The acces-

“sibility of our own beaches‘ and their uncrowded

state are blessings which we tend to take too much for granted. ‘

The London Economist has wisely pointed out that the deliberate plan of Communist Governments is to make the Churches as much agencies of the State as the Orthodox Church was in Russia under the later Romaneff Tsars. Russian orders to Communists in other countries now are to soft-pedal everything except peace and social welfare promises.

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Wholesale food prices are about l7 per cent below what they were a year ago and present indications are that they will continue on a downward trend, says Mr. Paul Willis, presi- dent, Grocery Manufdcturers of America. Adver- tised brand of food and grocery products, he points out, now account for 45 per cent of total food sales as compared with 37 per cen-t a few years ago.

Most of us think of the fitting remark long after it can be effective. The editor of the Christian Science Monitor, Edwin D. Canham, is one exception. When a waitress spilled cream on him at aid-inner in his honour he opened his remarks by saying that he had been doubly hon- oured. He had been awarded an honourairy de- gree, ”and now l have been annointed with the milk of human kindness."

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Admiral Viscount Mountbatten of Burma born this date i900. After a distinguished naval service was appointed Governor-General of India at the revolutionary period in that Empire. He proved so resourceful and diplomatic that the change-over took place without any trouble or bloodshed among the races concerned. H-e had previously held the position of Supreme Allied Commander of South East Asia, from i943 to I946. He married a daughter of Lord Mount Temple, and has two daughters.

The resigndtion of W. J. Patterson as M. L.A. for Cannington constituency, Sask., was an- nounced recently by Acting Premier J. W. Cor- man, K. C. The resignation reduces the number of Liberal members ll1 the Sask. provincial legis- lature to l9, leaving the house standing: C.C.F. 3i; Liberals, I9; Liberal-Progressive Conservative, ‘I. Mr. Patterson, former premier and provincial Liberal leader, has been appointed as a member of the Federal loerd of Transport Commission- ers. ' ' fi

One of the large mail order houses in the U.S.A. anticipates a gain in sales volume of 27 per cent by July 3i, compared with last year at that time. The president of the company ex- plains that business is good because the biggest part of customers are farm people and small town folks. "We have few customers in the cit- ies," he says. "Most live in rural communities and in small towns having fourth-class post of- fices. Apparently the people in these ‘smaller communities are not being hit by the business troubles being experienced in some other indus- trial parts of U.S.A."

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Opportunities are as often made as offer- ed. Apprentice farmers will soon be working on farms in Scotland. An agreement has been mode between the Ministry of Labour, farmers and trade unions for a three-year apprenticeship scheme to be initiated. in the past farmers have had to draw new recruits to agriculture from the sons ot pioughmen old farmworkers. The new scheme will offer opportunity to thou young men who have a loaning towards a life on the land to acquire tho necessarylechnlcal educa- tian for this skilled work. in addition to gaining enplrience through practical farm work they will be able to study soil chemistry and other related subjects‘ essential to cog in largiigia.

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I%OO%C A COLOSSUS

Bin-By universal acclaim the greatest Living man in oil this World is a. Tory, and his name is Winston (Jhurchiii. This truth is freely acknowledged by all greet. men. and is only ifeebly and inef- fwi-llfl-UY denied by men of puny stature and feeble intellect who hold that all the virtues end tal- ents are possessed by Ubersis and by Libtrais alone.

I am, sir, etc. C. S. MACDONALD. Wood Islands, June 23.

BECOLLEOTIONS OI‘ GEORGETOWN

Sin-Many years before my time Georgetown was officially surveyed and laid off as the probable capital of the Isle of St. Jean or Prince Edward Island.

In my time (during the 1880's) Georgetown had many worthwhile merchants and shipbuilders.

Today I see some improvements, but. again many things are not. so good. On entering the fawn I missed many buildings on the west side of Main Street, but on the East side is a splendid looking stone court house. The C. N. R. station and other buildings used to be on Main Street. Now only the engine house remains on that site.

Hon. Dan Gordon's large brick building has disappeared (we used to call it the Convent). MacDon- aid Bros. busy corner seems to be closed up. This is indeed a great. pity. In general, however, Water Street appears to have improved with the passing years. The great- est change for the worst which l noticed was at Trinity Corner. It used to be u busy corner. A gen- eral store owned by Waiiie Sander- son, later by Fred Campbell and W. S. Easton and still later by Jae. Easton and son. It is now closed. All seem to have passed on. I used to attend Trinity Church. I tried the door with the object of having a look in, but the door was locked. I mude some inquiries and they brought forth answers that were not good to hear. Anyway the door was locketi and no longer is there a resident pastor.

I can remember when that church was packed on each Sunday, both morning rind evening services. James Easton and family (we used to call hitn the Bishopi. Albert Aitken and family, Charles Aitken, Robert Lockerby, Tapper family, W. W, Jenkins and family, the Skinner family, the Fairchiids and Levers. W. Sanderson, Fred Campbell, Doc- tor Kaye} Capt. Westuway, John Westaway ani family, Capt. Dicks and family, John Lory and fem- iiy, Wm. Pouiton, Joseph Pouiton and family, aid Mr. Haines and family, Wm, Allen and family, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stevens, Mrs. Yors- ton and family, Ashley Alien, Char- les Johnson anil family and others, all of the Town, were regular at- tendants, while from outside there was the McLarens. the Parkers, the Aidhouse’; from Lower Montaiue. Goffs from Woodvliie and SBVBPBJ families from Mantasue-

In talking to Mrs. W. S. Easton. who seemed to he alone, she did nut give me much church news which was a surprise from an Easton. as the Ecstons were always great churchmen.

1 called at. zg-imlafiestl Pillar.“ house and foun 9y l n ' my om The grandson, Edward Easton was not home. I had a short talk with Mrs. Boston but as she ls n stranzer to Georllmw" 5h"! could not ewe me "m" "m" ° the old residents. 5M ll I lid)’ °f education and refinement and l: capable of makinB h" W” ‘my’ where. _

After belnl "W" ‘if my m’ In Western Canada and Unliéd grim-g and while still an Anellcan. I have worshipped in churches of nil denominations, I fail to lee will! Georgetown is nyin: to keen up three Protestant Churches will" one would be so much more sen- slbie.

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BANNEBMAIWS ENACTMENTS

In 1851 Lieutenant Governor Bannerman commenced his legisla- tive career, by setting the people to mend their ways; gave tenet so insolvent debtors; commuted the Crown revenues; provided for the civil list; ‘shortened the parlia- mefllfll‘! ilmsuuge; constituted of health; amended the mliitfn; levied contributions from husbands and natural relatives of and for impotent persons; polished up the smuggling laws; raised a revenue; encouraged education; im- posed e tax on emigrants: transfer- red the management of the inland posts; regulated the cost of dis- tresses; permitted stray cattle to be sold; incorporated the trustees of Princetown Royalty Church; amended statute labor: extended to mills, standard of weights and measures pct; encouraged the cod and mackerel fisheries; prohibited certain games and fireworks in Charlottetown; authorized a loan for the use of the Island; provided for common assaults and batteries; granted a patent to Abraham Ges- ner for an improved method of manufacturing illuminating gas; re- moved the Post Office of Charlotte- town fo the Old Court House;

authorized the Colonial Secretary and Treasurer to appoint deputies” reduced the salary of the Collector ‘ of Impact; restrained bulls; pro-- tected Georgetown from accidents by fire, and nuisances; relieved members of the Legislature from liability by non-acceptance of the office of High Sheriff; appropriated money from land assessment; no-l ticed the Registrar of Deeds; pra-_ vided salaries for outport control- lers of Customs; and established the rates in currency at which sterling rents were payable.

In 1852 we find Sir Alexander en- gaged in adding ten years to the Fisheries Protection Act; also to the Logs and Scantiing Act, the "flouting capital" of the Island streams; also the like continuation to the Landlord and Tenant Act. and seven years to the Seaman's Act. Leasehold interest laws were consolidated: intercourse with Nova Scotiu and New Brunswick again facilitated; the civil list provided for, and the Crown revenues com- muted.

The Acts relating to smell debts were overhauled, occupying sixty pages of the laws; the horse "Sa- lsdin", got legislative permission to leave; the Island: the fence lows were amended so that viewers might not be foiled; punishment was provided for canine thieves; more assessment for education was imposed in a law of seventy-nine clauses; corporations were permit- ted to sue and be sued; the Dio- cesan Church Society of P. E. Is- land was Incorporated. also the peo- ple called Bible Christians: the of- fices of Colonial Secretary and Road Correspondent were regulat- ed; the service of non bailelge pro- cess in certain cases was provided for; seduction obtained a summary remedy; the sale of arsenic and other poisons controlled; a Light Duties Act was passed, and the heavy duty of weighing coal, cuim and coke was discussed; publish- ing public notices was regulated; proving of wills facilitated; a mon- opoly of the Charlottetown ferry permitted: a fog bell and hori- zontal windmiil patented; persons of unsound mind were cared for: accidents by fire in Charlottetown again better prevented. A Temper- ance Hull Company and the Order of the Sons of Temperance were in- corporated, the Statute Labor and Nuisance Acts amended. and ep- propriations made for the ‘service of the year.

-—From “Progress and Prospects of Prince Edward Inland," eta, 1861, by C. Birch Bugster.

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Death. -—W. E. Henley (1849—1903). RELIEF FOB STOCKHOLDERS

LONDON — (OP) -—Brlltsh hold- ers of common stock of Internation- al Nickel Company of Canada. are to receive tax relief in Britain with respect to Canadian tax for the three years ended April s, 1947. Decision was mode by the Cam- missiorms of Inland Revenue.

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