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"The Strongest Memory is Weaker Than the Weakest ink"
CHARLOTIETOWN. SATURDAY. OCT. N. 1949
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This year Halloween will be observed on lilonday. While it is an annual event eagerly looked forward to by the younger element in the community, oldsters have on occasions, and not without reason, observ- ed its approach with some misgiving. Too frequently, in the past, irresponsible persons have regarded it as an excuse for wanton destruction of public and private property.
There has been an improvement in this regard in recent years, one reason for the change locally being the annual appeal made to school pupils by His Worship the Mayor and the mammoth children's
ouries by the Charlottetown Kinsmen Club. This year the Kinsmen plan to make the party bigger and better than ever. There will be entertainment, movies, prizes and treats for everyone. All children are in- vited. ‘The party will get under way at 7 p.m. This all-Kinsmen project has the en- dorsation oi all our civic officials, particu- larly the Chief of Police, and there is " question but that it meets with the wholehearted approval of our citizens gen- orally.
Corrupt Election Practices
Among the resolutions adopted by the executive of the Provincial Command of the Canadian Legion is one strongly de- nouncing illegal practices at elections. The law forbids the buying or selling 0f "m5 and the use of intoxicating liquor for elec- tion purposes, but these provisions, which are contained in both the Dominion and Provincial Election Acts, are honoured more in the breach than in the observance. The resolution deplores the increasing disregard of the law in this connection, and the pre- vailing indifference to the moral as well as legal principles involved. It solicits the co- operation of our elected representatives and members of all parties in publicizing and en- forcing the existing legislation "in a sincere effort to halt this dangerous trend and to restrain breaches of the law in future elec- tions."
The strong public support which the Canadian Legion commands can be put to excellent service in the cause of democracy by keeping this matter before the public. and with the co-operation of other service organizations making it a cardinal issue in every election campaign.
Boostins A lionu Industry
A variety of circumstances have com-_ bined to create a tense and unpredictable situation in the dairy industry. It is not known how the United Kingdom contracts for cheese will turn out and surpluses can become troublesome in this country. When it is realized that about one out of every six persons in Canada depends on the dairy industry for all or part of their livelihood, it can readily be seen that it is one industry that cannot afford any recession.
In an effort to move surpluses and pro- mote the sale of an important dairy pro- duct the week of November 7 to 12 inclusive is to be designated National Cheese Week. Sponsored by the National Dairy Council of Canada, the movement is of particular in- terest to this agricultural Province. The hope is that not only will more Canadians sample cheese and prepare cheese dishes s a result, but that it will be offered as a Canadian food to our visitors. Cheese lends itself to an almost endless variety of dishes which are highly regarded by food experts in other countries, but which, unfortunately, seldom appear on tables here.
NOTES
EDITORIAL Tomorrow 19th Sunday after Trinity. I O O
Mr. McLure, M.P., voiced the opinion oi the Provinces in his speech on the proposed amendment of the British North America Act.
O I O
Florists have long been gliding the lily or at any rate dying their wares. Now the dental profession has come up with an anaesthetic to deaden the pain of the anaes- thetic needle. '
O O O
Dr. ‘William A. Blatz, University of To- ronto child-study expert. m“!!! that 80m? children would be better off studying music instead of the three R's: “When you're mghcdumpsyoudorrtsitinacorner tables."
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socib-Ysecurity is well founded. Insurance is a service which must he bought and paid for, and it is well to remind ourselves that its nature is not changed by the govern- ment coming the insurer. .. O U I Boy Scout Apple Day originated here. It combines an opportunity for the public to show their interest in the well being of the rising generation and to learn of the high quality of Island apples. O O O The raising of the United States mini- mum wage from 40 cents an hour to ‘75 cents is bound to have repercussions in this country. In conjunction with the devalua- tion of other currencies in terms of the U.S. dollar, it should go far u. correct the pre- sent unbalance of trade. O O I Jet engines are relatively simple in de- sign but make enormous demands on the heat resisting qualities oi" metal. To date only Britain has been able to produce a suitable steel and it is a triumph for Cana- dian scientists of the Bureau of Mines that they have been able to develop a suitable alloy in this country. ' O O o Canada has a greater interest in the re- vival of international trade than any coun- try in the world, with the possible exception of Britain, says “The Letter Review“. Can- ada would be the prize of battle in a Third World War, as Canada was, in reality, in the Second World ivar. Failure to restore the common economy of the free nations means the end of Canada. O O O The accoustics of the House of Com- mons has again come in for criticism in connection with the visit of Prime Minister Pandit Nehru of India. When some system of sound amplification is being installed it would be worth while taking a tip from the U. N. and enable members and visitors to listen to the debates in either of the of- ficial languages. O O O
The increased prosperity over all Canada voiced by Mr. Donald Gordon, deputy Gov- ernor of the Bank of Canada is heartening to say the least oi.’ it. The fact that there has been such a tremendous increase in Bond sales is still more significant, indi- cating a return to thrift after an extensive post-war season of extravagance. ..
O O O
Manitoba, without a direct opposition party in the House, finds it difficult to get candidates to run for election. On the other hand, some constituencies are putting up coalitionists to oppose coalitionists, the winner in either case being a Government supporter. The two-party system is the only practical system under which to put Democracy to the test. I O O
Problems involved in policing Saint John will be probed at the next session of the Common Council, with Chief of Police Oakes present to provide information, the council decided Wednesday. Several councillors ask- ed that the chief attend. Mayor Patterson opened the lengthy discussion by contending the department has not staff adequate to its needs, and he drew attention to "burg- laries and holdups every day." O O O
Canada is giving $1,075,000 this year to the International Children’s Emergency Fund-a United Nations body dedicated to helping clothe and feed underprivileged and undernourished children in war ravaged countries. Finance Minister Abbott said this amount is provided in supplementary estimates recently tabled in the Commons. I-Ie was replying to a qucstion asked by All- gus MacInnis (CCF-Vancouvcr East) who
asked if Canada was contributing to the
fund. O I O
The advantages of a ferry service be- tween Georgetown, P. E. I. and Mabou, Cape Breton, are dealt with in a lettcr in today's Public Forum. The possibilities of such a service are well worth canvassing, both from the farm marketing and tourist standpoints. As pointed out, the distance is comparatively short and the service could operate _for the greater part of the year. The importance of this route has become much greater with the entry of Newfound- land into Confederation.
O O O
John Keats, English poet. born this date 1795; studied as a doctor, but abandoned medicine for literature; his first poems ap- peared in 1817 at the age of twenty-two followed by Endymion, llamiea, Hyperion and other poems within ihe next two years. Much of his poetry is immature both in thought and style, but such poems as "La Belle Dame Sans Merci”, "The Ode on a Grecian Urn" and his sonnets are unsur- passable. His influence on later English poetry has been almost incalculable: "The imagination 'of a boy is healthy, and the mature imagination of a man is healthy; but there is a space of life between, in which the soul is in a ferment, the character un- decided, the way of life uncertain, the am-
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CAPE BRETON SERVICE PROPOSED
Sir,——I am attaching herewith two extracts from a Halifax ex- change, which seem to me to have a very important bearing upon a service which might be initiated between Prince Edward Island and Cape Breton.
1 consider this would be one of the most important services that could be established for trude with Prince Edward island. Cape Breton is the normal, logical, mar- ket for Prince Edward Island pro- ducts and I feel has been very greatly overlooked by our Prince Edward Island people. The fact that there is in Cape Breton alone approximately 75.000 urban citi- zens with very little agricultural country surrounding to supply re- quirements i| an evidence of the value of this area as a Conn-Im- lng centre for Prince Edward Is- land farm products. The cutting down of mileage between the Is- land and this splendid potential market and the lessening of tranc- portution costs is l mutter of great importance. '
According to the attached clip- pings the direct route from liiabcu to Sydney would approximate I00 miles, a lesser distance than from Caribou to Halifax, at IOOImiles.
An additional value that may be attached to the Georgetown-Mabcu route is the fact that this route would remain open for n very much greater period in the fall and early winter season than that cf any other route.
I believe some discussion has taken place regarding the fitting up of the approaches at George- town so that the Wood Islands service might be continued from that port to Caribou for a longer length of time in the fall. It would seem s proposal of great advantage if the piers at George- town and Mubou could be con- structed to handle steamers which might be increased in number to take cure of the service on both tits: routes. We are aware that the Wood Islands-Caribou service is developing additional trade each year. This is encouraging. Rather than concentrate entirely on this particular route, however, it would seem the part of wisdom to de- velop the Georgetqwn-Mabou route to more adequately take care of the market in the Sydneys to which reference has been made.
It might be pointed out that there are exceptionally valuable coal deposits at Mnbou, and again a fc\v miles away at Inverness. which would supply a return loud of a much needed commodity.
- Highway services from Mabou to Sydney are at present reasonably satisfactory but could undergo grout improvement. Trucks by this route could easily be loaded both ways and develop a trade of lnestlmable value to both Cape
Breton and Prince Edward Is- land. It should also be pointed out
that the establishment of such a service would be of tremendous importance to our tourist industry. The number of visitors, according to the Nova Scotia Bureau of In- formation, to Nova Scctia last year in the three months ending Au- gust 31st was 323.000. Cape Bre- ton Island reported 25% more en- tries during July, while registra- tions at the entrance to the Cape Breton Highlands National Park were 50% above 1948. Press rc- pcrts stated that 7.000 cars have visited Cape Breton this year, a figure double that of last year. This fcrry service right at the edge cf the Cabot Trail would un- doubtcdly attract a tremendous number of additional tourists with their cars to the Province of Prince Edward Island.
When the Canso bridge is com- pleted there will no doubt be a great influx of American visitors tn Cape Breton. Additional facili- tics at both Wood Islands and Caribou and on the Georgetown- Mubou routes will be necessary if this Province ls,io partake of the applications that will be made for transportation as u result of the increase to Nova Scotla points. We must not forget. too, that the es- fnbllshmcn! of this bridge will undoubtedly create tremendnu! in- dustrial expansion in the Sydney nron thus nddim! to the demand for our food products.
M the present time there seems to be a tendency on the part of DFOViIlCIIiI authorities to place all their cmohasfi: on trade with Now- foundlantl, This is undoubtedly important but We should not for- eci that thorn are industrial cen- bros and other attractions n98!‘ M home- that are favourable to the development of increased wealth for Prince Edward Island if the nccc-ssarv facilities are provlllt-‘d for development.
I nm, Sir, etc. TRADER.
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DOWNING STREET REGRETS
From a despatch from Lieuten- ant Governor Dundas to the R! Hon. Edward Cardwell, Secretai" of State, Downing Street, London 3rd April, I865:
"I have the honour to enclost copy of an Act in amendment oi the Militia Laws, to which I this day signified my asent. While I am willing to admit that the Legis- lature. in passing this Act, has complied with the strict letter of the suggestions which you made in your dcspatch of 15th October. 1884. it has. I fear. ignored the spirit cf those suggestions which contemplated more than the mere revival of obsolete laws, ill-suited. in my opinion. to the present time . , ,
“The grant for military purposes has been increased from £266 13s 4d (£400 currency) to £666 13s 4d. (£1000 currency). Besides this there is a small amount available for military purposes. arising from the interest on the sum realized by the sale of certain ground for- merly reserved by the Imperial Government for barracks . . .
"Until a late period of the sca- son just ended, I was under the impression that my Government would have proposed to the Leg- islature an Act calculated to ef- fect a systematic organization of the local forces, and would have asked a grant more suitable to the financial condition of the Colony. It was, therefore, with regret that I received from my Ministers the announcement that after deliberate consultation with their supporters in the Legisla- ture, they were unable during the session to do more than re- peal the Act I4 Vic., Cap, VI.. and that they were not prepared to ask a larger grant than £866 13s 4d.
“I did not fail to represent to them, in language as forcible as I could use, the regret I felt at the determination at which they had arrived, and my opinion that the measure and the sum they pro- posed were entirely inadequate to the ocEasion.
“To attempt any satisfactory or- ganization of the Militia with the sum at my disposal, and under the present Militia Law, is, of course, out of the question. I shall, how- ever. be enabled, by giving some additional encouragement to the Volunteer Force, to promote the excellent spirit by Force is animated."
Excerpt from the reply of the Secretary of State to the Lieuten- ant Governor. 28th April, I865:
"I am glad that you did not foil to represent to your Ministers, in language as forcible as you could use. your regret at ihe determina- tion at which they had arrived, and your opinion that the measures and the sum they proposed were quit: inadequate to the occulon.
“Itseems to me somewhat sin- gular that this despatch should immediately“ follow that which conveys an Address of the Legisla- ture tc Her Majesty. objecting to the proposed Confederation of tha British North American Provinces.
as a duty to provide l reasonable contribution towards the defense of the Colony, and to placo the Militia service and "safer footing. "Your Legislature expresses I hope. which is founded, that l0 long as they re- main o loyal and attached Colony
of the Mother Country will con- cd to thorn. dress l conlcloulncu of obliga-
tion incumbent upon which. I must any plainly and
Her Majesty's, Government
he enicr and more wsffeciull dc-
which that '
upon s rounder certainly well-
of Great Britain. the powerful aid tinuc as heretofore to be extend- "But they evince in their Ad- '
themselves -
any sufficient disposition to ful- fll in the mnluru which you have reported to me. cmplcd with the rejection of u schema approved ‘by or this. amongst other muons. that it was intended to provide for
l I I with regret. they have not shown g
l fense of the British North Am-
! erican Provinces.
' “You will bring this despatch under the consideration of your
‘ respective advisers."
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AIJ TUMZN AL
Last niihf. ll. dusk the wedged wild geese came over,
Crying out of the north; crossing ihe thin
And chilly moon. they loft tihe rusty
The tattered pastures, taking gum. mer south.
Last. night the lifting Plciades swung over
The black-frost hill in a bright and climbing mist.
And late. later than midnight. Orton followed,
Strldlng in glitter. hunting the Summer flown.
But wc who know the brittle weeds of Autumn.
The naked rock, brown rattling stem,
Who know the 68.11.11 of bronze and barren meadows,
Leave to the cricket Summer's requiem.
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-Fra.nces Frost A LOSING PROPOSITION
DINNINGTON. Somerset, Eng- land - (OP) -—0nly two houses have been built in this parish in the last 100 years although 12 have fal- len down.
NORlH AMERICAN m! L. S. STEVENSON
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Scrap Yard It Findley McKInnon CHAIILOTTETOWN SALVAGE Grafton Street Phone 768 or I310
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—spesking with satisfaction of the G. F. steadily increasing revenue of i Prince Edward Island, its low
tariff. and the lightness of its taxa- & 5°" i tion generally. and recognizing if. ononlhuai’ |
‘Specialists iu tbs fitting cl gluon for tho correction o!
ocular defects." U QIAHUN STIEIT
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- Notes By
It, f: good to learn, according to tho records, that seventy-five per cent of the tourists who came to Canada this year from the Un- ited States were repeaters, who had been here before and liked it so well that they keep on re-
turning. Tblt is the best poasi- ,
blc kind of advertising. It should be the aim of all who make con- tact with our visitors to treat them so well that not only will they return themselves, but will tell their friends about the fine things they may enjoy in Can- Ida-Niagara Falls Review.
Chief barrier to full and com- plete sewage treatment is the cost. Taxpayers are not readily persuaded to vote large sums even for so urgent a program. Only the Provincial Department of Health can issue a mandatory or- der. It is a regrettable commen- tary cn our unawareness cf the dangers, when a progressive and wealthy community such as Southern Ontario — allows public
s
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health to be menaced th
iect of essential nfcgulki-‘g if there is no possible connoctlou between polio and sewage pclh? tion. there are good reasons t. clean up our rivers and water-o immediately-London Freq Pr“:
Accident-l in which trailer-g
by transport trucks have injury to passing motorists ma damage to property have Occurred so frequently of late as to indicate the need of investigation into ti“ cause. In most cases it would ap- pear that the coupling 11mm,‘ truck to trailer allows for | 4,. gree of play that becomes danger- ous when speed and momentum tend to send the trailer out of iii; direction taken by the mum Whatever the cause, the hour-d presented by a trailer owing,‘ out in the path of other traffic deserves study if, with the in. creasing use of trailer-drawn trans. port. it is to be minimized. - Top- onto Telegram.
Prince Charles.
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WE ARE MOVIE FANS!
WE HAVE TBAVELLED EVEBYWEERI - s -
We have mnrvclled ct the vutanou of Ainsli- "Il "INN- ness of Tibet, the forbidden jungles of Africa, the mysticism of the Orient. We have bucked in the lazy serenity of the South Secs and have barfered with the fur-traders at Hudson's Buy.
WE ARE MOVIE FANS ---
We have walked in the Palace grounds with Their Mutation and with them we have seen the Trooping of The Colors and the Changing of the Guard. We were guests at the wedding of Elizabeth and Philip, and knew their Joy at the christening cf
‘wn ABE movna runs - - -
We have heard and watched Chopin and Mozart, Gcrchwh Ind Colo Porter compose their ageless melodies. music bu been brought to our curs.
WE ABE MOVIE FANS - s -
We have shared the tragedies of Hamlet, the adventure of Oliver Twist, joined in battle with Henry the Fifth at Aglncourt. and walked with Lincoln in the shadow: of the White Koull- All the great characters of literature have coma alive for ul. tranamuted from the printed page to men of flesh and blood.
WE ARE MOVIE FANS - - -
We were with our boys on the bottle fields of Europe. W0 of our " listened to world loaders it the sessions
ws m‘ niovm FANS - - -
We have been s part of everything that maker life and liv- lng ~ - - the drama, the romance, the tragedy, and joy of the post, present and future. .No persons before us were ever w richly endowed or more fortunate.
WE ARE MOVIE FANS - - a
All the boot ll!
. We have of the United Notion!-
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