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PAC! FOUR .THE GUARDIAN

Authorized In Second Clue liiuil Port Offiu Department, Uttawn. The inland Guardian uubltahing Co.

President and Auuciate Editor. inn A Human. Associate Editor. Frank Walker.

ClRCL'I.ATlf)N "Coven Prince l:'.4iward island like the an?

('The Strongest Memory is Weaker Than the Weakest Ink". '

T)ilAR.LO'I'Tl'J'l'()VV'N. SATITRDAY. AUG. )6. I952;

King in A Perambuiator?

Nature, it is said, abliors a vacuum. In the realm of public affairs, a political vacuum nowadays is surely something to be feared indeed. For it is just such a state of affairs that accords to Moscow the long-awaited opportunity to pull the strings designed to place its puppets in places of power.

That is why the situation in Egypt is occasioning such grave concern in the Cap- itals of the western democracies. For Gen- eral Neguib Mohammed's more than suc- cessful attempt to purge the higher ranks of the army and to rcprovc the abdicated King Farouk for his corruption have re- sulted in a situation where it is little short of impossible for him to retire into the background. For, once he does so, the keystone of Egypt's shaky political sti1ic- ture is rcmovcd and chaos is bound to follow.

Who is going to replace, both constitu- tionally and in politics, the important if corrupt clement hitherto represented by the Palace? A King in a perambulator? Who is to have the final say in summoning a premier, dismissing parliament, or declar- ing war?

Three possible candidates for the role exist at the moment. The first is the army under Neguib Mohammed, working uith such politicians as possess sufficient exper- ience and enjoy the army's confidence. The second is. the regency council named by King Farouk in a scaled letter not to be opened until parliament meets. -The third is the people which, for the moment means the fanatical Wafdist party which domin- ates Parliament.

So long as no group holds decisive pow- er, the danger of strife and Communist influence will continue to throw an omin- ous shadow not only over Egypt but the entire Middle East. It may be that Egypt's ma to political stability lies, as did that of Turkey, in acquiescence in a benevolent dictatorship until such time as the Egyptian people manifest, an awareness of the fact

I that democratic government, to be endur- ing, must be responsible and not anarchic,

Looking Backward

The pleasures of anticipation are sweet and unmarred by such trivialities as horses that do not place or children who manage to get lost but they cannot comparewith the excitement and satisfaction of the event. This year Old Home Week of the Provincial Exhibition really was an event. People crowded from far and near to have a part in it. and they were not disappointed.

The emphasis, of course, was on the racing which Islanders have in their blood, but every other attraction of a summer fair was well represented. Those thousands who enjoyed their days and nights of Old Home Week owe a debt of gratitude to the di- rectors of the Exhibition Association and to the many hundreds of workers and ex- hibitors but for whose time and effort such an outstanding programme would have been impossible.

The perfection of the weather for the event certainly justifies the date which for many years now Old Home Week has been held. Old timers may regret that it is too early for a display of fruits, grains

shows and, indeed, to better advantage be cause the smaller exhibitions offer great- er opportunities for individual growers to Show what they can do.

Old Home Week has been growing in every way. People are coming from great- er distances. The area of the grounds in use has been extended. More buildings have been put up and occupied, and from all indications the growing process has for from ended. Fans of horse racing. finc livestock, arts and crafts and good fellow- ship can look forward to even greater things to come.

More tloods From Britain

?racticaliy all Canadians, no matter of what national descent, regard -the "Old Country" with feelings somewhat akin to the way individuals look upon the homes of gnndphrenis. It is sad to see once proud family. -homes become more shells with the dtiperture of the young and the death or ,thj.,old. Sometimes if there be financial difficulty. these homes suffer great deter-

and, vegetables but these can be seen at later-

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ioration before finally passing out of the family.

So it is we are saddened by the circum- stances in which the ”Old Country" finds itself.

. But Britain is in its present condition because of the tremendous sacrifice made in defence of liberty. Sacrifices far in ex-- cess of even those who were defeated and who are now returning to a healthy econ- omy.

Yet Britain is not decadent, behind the times, economically crippled, nor materially or spiritually impoverished. She has mere- , ly acquiesced to the demands of those con- limiting the majority of votes. A principle for which she has given her noblest blood. The real power in any nation always has been and always will be in the millions who as a matter of routine do their daily task whether it be operating an elevator or the development of the newest atomic discov- ery.

The expansion of the trades union move- ment in Britain has ensured that their lead- ers control government policy whether the labour party is in or out of office. The re- sult is that the British labouring man has never been better off than he is today.

Difficulties stem from the converse side in that the British laboring man never gave less in return. The policy, appears to some, very much like a man keeping himself warm by burning the props which support his house.

For Britain's recovery does not require unequalled fortitude, supreme courage, miracles of skill, nor even that British la- bour accept a bit of the austerity - but merely that each give a little more. This in the aggregate would amount to millions of pounds daily with which Britain might re- gain her place in world trade, and carry out the advice of the Hon. C. D. Howe, ”No one can get a country out of financial diff- iculties unless it: is that country itself."

Britainls strength lies in its trades un- ions, for as surely as these unions have the power to demand, they also have the power to give. A Nelson in British labour might make a startling change in the en- tire picture with the words, ”England ex- pects this day that every man will do his duty."

EDITORIAL NOTES Tomorrow, 10th Sunday after Trinity. C O I

Never a community to be left behind, Montague is meeting rural beautification with what amounts to village beautifica-

tion.

Sydney is fining motorists who splash pedestrians, a very proper and salutary pro- ceeding. The only question raised by the report is, what have the motorists been splashing their victims with?

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It's been a big week. Exhibitors, ex- hibition officials, friends from other parts and Islanders generally enjoyed one of the finest Old Home Weeks ever. The weather could not have been kinder and everyone seemed to enter into the Old Home Week spirit. '

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Canada is taking steps to declare her- self free from foot-and-mouth disease after the Saskatchewan outbreak of last Feli- ruary. -The relaxed internal restrictions, however, are of little more than local sig- nificance compared with the general effect. of the re-opening of the American market

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Ontario is restocking its streams with the aid of aircraft. Young trout and oth- er game fish are flown some 400 feet above the waters to be restocked and the fish placed in the rear of the plane, for all the world as if in a wash basin. At the r.iglit moment the plug is pulled out and the fingerlings or yearlings are released with the prospect of 100 per cent survival.

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The Netherlands are not unlike this Province agriculturally. Mixed farming on easily tilled small farms is the rule with considerable emphasis on dalrying. The Dutch farmers and their families who come here quickly fit into the community and are a decided asset. According to Mr. Etallinga, of the Netherlands embassy, the Dutch are as happy to be able to come here as we are to have them.

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Thomas Edward Lawrence, "Lawrence of Arabia", was born this date 1888. He became interested in archaeology and vis- ited Syria, then Carchemish and Egypt. Hr.- joined Hogarth in the Arab Bureau on the outbreak of war and conducted an extra- ordinarily successful campaign for the Arab cause, becoming famous as a wrecker of Turkish trains. Considering the Arabs neg- lected-nt the peace conference he re- nounced rank and name and became Alr- craftsmnn Shaw. He "died in 1935 as a re- sult of a motorcycle accident. His work was recorded in "The Seven Pillars of Wis-

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THE "OVERLANDER"

RETURNS

Sir.-The "Overiander" Special which left. the Maritimes on July .l.h returned on schedule. ar- riving back in Moncton at. 9 am. on August 12th, carrying back to their homes 3. happy group of Maritlmers, 60 per cent. of a party came from P.E.I., the larg- est. quote. from any one point. be- ing from the Kciisingtoii area.

Continuing our brief outline of the trip as far as Montrenl, we proceed on our westward journey with two days of travel through the provinces of Quebec and On- tario. Arriving in Winnipeg on the morning of July 15th where our train stopped one hour, we were greeted by former friends.

Here. or special feature of the journey was observed when two of our party were feted, Mr. Dun- can MacGougan of Malpeque. P. E.I. and Mrs. K. H. MacDonald of Chatham, N.B.. whose birthdays fell between the excursion, dates -July lzth to Aug. 12th were in- vited to take their stand on an elevated platform, where in com- plimentary address was read to them by Mr. Parker, President of the Maritime Association of Win- nipeg and the gift of II. birthday cake was presented to each. The cakes were later served to the passengers during afternoon lunch- eon. "Happy Birthday To You" was heartily sung.

Leaving Winnipeg we at. once came in view of the wide open spaces" on the Prairies, with their bread acres of waving grain. Next. morning, July 16th, we arrived in Edmonton where all passengers were driven from the station bus to the MacDonald Hotel (the largest in the cltyl. Here we were treated to It delicious breakfast, sponsored by the Maritime As- sociation of that city. of whom there are some 500 members.

Breakfast. ended, we were given il rousing reception by the Mayor, Lieutenant Governor J. J. Bow- lan. (who by the way in B. form- er Islander). the President of the Alberta College and by the Pre- sident of the Maritime Association. Thcsc addresses, filled as they were with a warm, hearty wel- come instilled into the heart. of every passenger a thrill that we shall not. won forget.

At. Edmonton the group began to separate, a goodly number con- tinuing their journey on to the coast, others going to Calgary as their destlniatlon, while still many more going to the country sides to visit. friends and relatives.

Thcn began three weeks of happy re-unions and sight. seeing more through the great. Canadian West. with its rich oil fields of Leduc, Devon, etc.: extensive coal mines of Drumhelier. the three beautiful National Parks of Al- berta - Jasper. Banff and Water- ton: the majestic Rockies with their peak: towering iskyward to an altitude of anywhere from 7,- 000 to 10,000 feet. above sea level: on their summits traces of snow on: still to be seen in late July. one gazed at the awe-inspiring

bordering on sublime. Nestled in the heart. of the Rockies in Lake Louise. for beauty and grandeur, it. is recognized as the most. pic- turesque spot. in Canada.

Favored with lovely weather. wr. row the immense grain crop: of wheat. onto and barley. (no mix- ed grain), at. their best. Barring hail storms. fun-ners of Western Canada. are this year looking for- ward to the reaping of a bount,t- ful harvest. Willi all excursion- iats enjoying themselves to the full, we realize our time to all too quickly slipping by and oh the evening of Aug. am the "Over- lander" steamed into Edmonton from Vancouver.

Regretful, good-byee are hastily said lib friend! who had assembled at the Depot to "lee us off" and soon we hear the order "all

dom" and its nbrldgment, "Revolt in the Desert".

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aboard" end we are starting on ouiglonr journey back home. If the outward tourney no good (no it certainly was) the return my

works of nature with B feeling,

IN TIME OF "THE BREAKING OF NATIONS"

Only n man harrowing clad: in I slow silent walk with an old horse that stumbles and nods Half asleep as they stalk.

Only thin smoke without flame From the heaps of couchgrass: Yet this will go onward the same Though Dynasties pass.

Yonder a maid and her wight Come whispering by:

War's annals will cloud into night. Ere their story die.

-Thomas Hardy.

was even more so. Our meeting together again was intensified by an acqualniniice of only a. few weeks previous and we soon became fast friends.

on Friday and Saturday even- ings we enjoyed hearty sing-songs in the recreation car. In her own inimitable maniier Mrs. L. R. Ram- say. of Kensington, R.R., delight- ed her listeners with a humorous recitation entitled "My Five Hus- bands". This wns thoroughly en- joyed by all.

Our stop of one hour in Winni- peg gave us another opportunity of meeting fricnds. Sunday was quietly observed on the train - in the inorniinz we had a devo- tional perlod led by Mr. J. C Moore of Sydney, N.S., who read a. passage of Scripture, followed by repeating the Lord's Prayer in unison. Following this we enjoy- cd an hour of singing the old familiar hymns, with Mrs. Leslie MacFarlane as organist.

Monday evening was given over to one of the highlights of the excursion in the recreation car, taking the form of El meeting, Mr. A. G. Baxter of Amherst. vciiv capably performed the role of chairman. He invited to the front of the over-crowded cai' Mr. J. V. Dodds. the organizer. Mr. Chas. Goodriclgc, his assistant. and con- ductor Bourgeois, the train "slow- cd down" to fifteen miles per hour and Mr. .1. C. Moore of Sydney read a complimentary address to the trio.

This was followed by the pro- sentatlon of ll substantial cheque to each to. gift: from the passeng- ers). The presentation was made on behalf of Nova Scotia. by Miss Lillian Haley - from N. B. by Miss Grace Thompson and from P.E.I. by Miss Wtnnlfred Hashim. Springfield. In response, each of the men replied. thanking the passengers and for their friendly and hearty co-operation in mak- ing the excursion an outstanding success. A hearty vote of thanks was tendered the three organlsts, Mrs. MacFarlane. Mrs. MacKin- non and Mrs. Lord. In kceplnr with the spirit of the hour, Mrs. L. G. Ramsay recited another fine pocui entitled "Home."

On the last. lap of our return journey we arrived in Monctnii at 9 am. on Tuesday. Aug. lzth. The organ used on the train was taken off and placed on the sta- tion platform and all pnsaengcrs lined up and sang .hcortily "Tlie Ovcrlander special Song" compos- ed en route by Miss Bessie Kios- aan. R..N., of Suckvllle and sung to the tune "The Isle of Capri."

At this stage. Mr. Dodds call- ed the gathering to order by an- nouncing that before separating. he had several presentations to make. He presented beautiful nor- elgee of roses to each of three registered nursed. namely, Miss Bessie Kleuen, Mn. Morloran and Miss Irma Poudet, who had kind- ly rendered "first. aid" to in Indy pusenger who had taken ill on

the train-also n rimllnr gift. to Mrs. Maclilarlane for acting as organist.

Do'l;1i:uench pd! fine men whom Mr. cons are worthy of merit. an the! i:rlp.ahe miogdentlnle pageants-

on o o no no oi-occo blllfold. as follows, H. F. Morri- son, 0. B. Mocxay. Eliphnlet How- oit. Allex Wood and Mr. I-lorett of Bprimhlll, N.B. Before port- ing. all Joined heartily in olnglng "For They Are Jolly Good Fel- low" and "Should Auld Acquaint- once he Forgot". When three

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OLDTIMIE PRIZE-WINNERS

Handicraft and farm produce ex- hibitions were held separate from livestock fairs inthe old days in this Province, and were equally popular. They were called In- dustrlnl Exhibitions and were held for some years in what was known as the Temperance Hall, now The Guardian building. The following were among the prize winners nt an exhibition of this kind held on November 7, 1852: , Best grey homespun wool, milfld land wool, spun, woven, dyed and dressed on the Island: Mrs. Jacks, Cavendish; 2nd. Mrs. Fraser, Cav- endisli.

Best grey homespun wool. milled and full dressed: Miss Susanna Deacon, Little York, 1st and 2nd.

Best fnncy mixture homespun:

Mrs. Robert. Robertson, St. Peters

Road; George Muttnrt, Cape Tra- vcrsc. 2nd. Best. fnncy women's wear, wool

and cotton, William Mathewson, Rusiiro.

Best hearth ruiz. made of woolen : Miss Susanna Deacon. Little

Best licnrtli rug niiidc of rags. Mrs. J. Mutcli. Cliarloltctowii.

Best woolen fnnry plaid shawl, Miss Lanc, Dlinstziffniigc.

Bcst shepherd's plaid, Miss Beers, Cherry Valley.

Best woolen long slinwl or scarf. Charles Kennedy. Bracklcy Point Road.

Best in yards of carpeting. Miss Ann Anderson, New London.

Best checked flannel, for shirts, Miss Lane. Dunstnlfnaxc.

Bcsi. pair of thick knit. woolen stockings, for overalls. Miss E. Bryciitoii. Bi-nckley Point Road.

Best woolen socks, Miss Marla liiuszins, Cove Head.

Best woolen glmfes, Miss Ther- esn Cnmpbell, Tracndie

Best woolen mittens, Miss Jud- son. Lot 49.

Best willow baskets. Edward Lane. Dunsinffnnlze.

Best tub of butter, not less than 30 lbs., Mrs. Bain, York River; 2nd. Miss Ferguson, York River.

Best. cheese, not less than 20 lbs. Samuel l-Lvdc. Elliot River; 2nd, Vilillinm H. Hyde. Elliot River.

East. half-dozen carrots. for the table, Wllllnni Gay, St. Elennor'a.

Best blood beet. W. Crosby, Elliot River. Best mi-ingold wurtzel, George

hearty cheers rang out. for "Jim" Dodds. Charlie Cvoodridge and conductor Burgeuie, the trio were vigorously bounced with on "Up He Goes." '

Thus ended one of the beat. ex- ciirslon trips ever to cross Can- ada and return. where friendliness. good will and hearty co-operation were so much in evidence. Mr. Dodds, Mr. Goodrldge and Con- ductor Burgeois are deserving of the highest praise for the com- mendable manner with which they conducted the excursion from be- ginning to end. The well dressed train hands who wore white shirts, wlilie coats. black bow ties and iienily pressed trousers would do justice to a staff in the most high class hotels.

Worthy of note in the fact that little or no smoking was seen on the train, no evidence of liquor and no unbecoming language: Just. one friendly "at home" all the way along.

We return home. proud of our heritage, thankful to Mr. Doddo and the C.N.R. for the opportun- ity afforded us to visit Weotern Canada. Proud too. that. down here in the Maritime: we have a land and conditions that compare fav- orably with any other part. of this great. Dominion. To any person who to nillclpatlng is similar trip, we would suggeet. that although early, you begln' to make piano. The organizer has already an- nounced ihot. the "Ovei-lender special" will run again next year, leaving the Maritime: on July it. 1053. -Nowhere can you rpend u so day vacation to better advent.- ue and nowhere will you be be tar cared for than by the trio who engineered the excursion on the "Overlonder" Special in I952.

I am. Blr, etc,

0. B. MocKAY Remington. P.l.I.

August. 14th.

brookfut. other strike it they didn't have kippere for breakfast.-Ottawa Journal.

Tryin( to convince some Ameri- cana that their dollar isn't worth its full value on our aide of the border id like trying to sell I re- frigerator to an lhklmo. To many tourists. a buck is B. buck. and it takes diplomacy to convince him otherwise. But remember. courtksy and fair play pay off in return business. -Niagara Falls Review.

Colonel Tom Kennedy, Ontario Minister of Agriculture. speaking at Guelph to rural clergy attend-, ing a Summer school at the Ontar- io Agricultural college. said they ought to have e union to insure adequate salaries. Unions enforce their demands, by the threat of unified action and by the strike. The clei-5' would not do that. But. Colonel Kennedy's suggestion in I reminder of the sorry monetary re- compenee which our rural clergy receive for their devoted services.- London Free Pres.

There was I time when all the revenues of the country went tnwl the hands of the sovereign person- ally. and he defrayed out of them the whole of the national expendi- ture. We have traveled a long way