soil conservation And Related Problems

mun,“ [pom a Report by the Prince Edward Island Branch of the Agricultural Institute of Canada.

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it is evident that. if economic conditions in Prince Edward Is- land He up be improved, or even maintained at their present level. sup: will have to be taken to mu,-,5-vs and increase the produc-

_ pacity of much of our warm i:|:‘i.lI.caIfl addition, ways and means mug; be found whereby our mar-

MEASURE!

measures will receive the support of public opinion.

The fbllowlng suggestions are made in the hope that they may lead to a better understanding of the problems involved in s. produc- tion and conservation programme.

Prevention of Erosion

Permanent pasture, where it can

Lvinfll land will be utilized to pro- duce gropa for which it is but

suited. some

problem

improvement bmught about by the direct ac- uon of government agencies, but mos; must be achieved by the sustained effort of the Lhemselves. In furthering this ef- fort, valuable assistance can be man by those who have studied many of the factors affecting this such factors as the

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dicious use of manure and com- mercial fertilizers, the importance or huiiias and lime prevention of erosion. management of farm noodlots, reforestation, rotations as any affect soil fertility, control ,[ “eeds, and conservation of fish and game. _

It must be realized that, owing in existing conditions and the na- “H, or the problem. progress may be slow; that, of the total land area of the Province, 84 per cent 1,. privately owned and that re- gimentation is impossible. Far- mers and the public in general must be shown the necessity of .,oncei-ted sctlon_ Before this can 3e dons effectively. specific in- mmation as to the location, ex-- ::-nt and present condition of the various types of land must be ob- vained. .

This information can be gained miy by extensive surveois SPOWIOI“ ,d by government agencies. As sl- _—egdy stated in part, this know- mdge of actual conditions is neces- ,m-v before any~educa.tlonai cam- pafgn or remedial government

be used to advantage. offers one of the cheapest and best methods oi’ preventing erosion and main- tsinlng fertility on moderate to steep slopes if lack od moisture and nature of the soil are not limiting factors. It is especially suitable If the location provides shade and writer. A good sod should be establish ‘ by the use of com- mercial fertilizer or light dress- ings of manurc._ To establish a sod on droughty land is difficult and expensive.

In many instances a system of strip-cropping, modified to suit conditions, may be conducted on sloping land without adding much to the cost for labor. By this sys- tem, in which strips of cultivated land running parallel to the slope

are alternated with strips of sad,

the amount of erosion by water is greatly reduced. When the cultiva- ted crop is roots or potatoes, wa- ter from showers is caught be- tween the drills and conserved. On the other hand, where the drills cross a small valley or de- presslon they may conduct water to the depression and cause a serious washout.

A good sod provides one of the best forms of protection for cul- tivated land, and by absorbing rain, lessens the loss from run-off.

When drills of potatoes or roots ex-tend up and down a slope, a serious lss of surface soil may be caused by heavy thuiidcr show-

em ioiiowins A dry period-

W. European communist Parties Getting Less Popular Support

WAS\HI.NG'ION (AP)—-The U.B. information Agency reported Sun- isyvwesitern European Communist parties have suffered a “steady ficclliie" in popular support since I946.

This conclusion, USIA said. is vased on a check of election re- uilrs in 12 West European nations during the last eight years.

But dwpitc this drop in Red in- lluence, the agency cautioned. “the Communist threat to the security of some of those countries remains strong."

While a slump in Communist political strength was "particu- larly marked" in Britain and smaller European coi.int.rlcs. USIA said, Red power in Italy and France remains substantial.

Powerful In France

USIA gave this country-by-coun- try summary:

France: The Comnuinist party continues as the largest single political force. with particular strength in trade unions. However, party membership has dropped 50 per cent from the post-war I946 high, and mass demonstrations and political strikes "have been unsuccusful" in recent years.

Italy: Italian Reds and their left wing allies have lost five per cent of their voting support during the last seven years. A recent Com- munist election vlctnry in two small towns for the centre-right coalition is of "particular signifi- cance.

Britain: Reds have lost all seals in Parliament, have been barred from ubor party affiliation, and have consistently failed to win local elections.

Iceland: Reds suffered their first ion in popular support in the 1953 election.

Denmark: Communist voting strength has dropped 60 per cent from the 19445 post-war peak.

Norway: Party membership down to 7.000 compared with post-war high of 40,000.

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Sweden: Three of eight Rcd seats in the Lower House of the Swedish Parliament have been lost and the Communist popular vote now is only 3.5 per cent of the total.

Switzerland: Communist strength stands at 30.000 pared with a high of 50.000-

Austria-Germany: No Red-held seals in the West German Parlia- merit and “no real support" gained in Austria.

Netherlands: Reds slumped to their lowest level since 193'! in 1952 elections.

Belgium: Total Red vote at its lowest since 1932. .

Luxembourg: I051 elections cost the Reds 12 of 23 legislative seats they once held.

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LOWER. NEWTOWN

The monthly meeting of the Lower Newtown Women's Institute was held at the home of Mrs. Hermon MacDougall on February I6 with eight members and four visitors present.

Letters were read and reports of committees were then heard. It was decided that school bell, fur- nlture polish and window shade be bought for school.

New committees appointed were as follows: sick, Mrs. Monty Mac-

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Appliances. Planes. Radios. Electrical Moaleal lllerehancllse

101 Queen St.

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Esohsrn and Mrs Dlvld Gillis; school, Mrs. Bennett Gillie and Mrs. Monty Griffin: l7|‘0il'ram, Mrs. Charles Maclrachem and Mrs. Aubrey Macbellsn: lunch, Mrs. Herman Macbougall and Mrs. Monty Gnlilin.

It was decided to hold a. card game on February 18. Collection amounted to $1.45. Next meeting is to be. held at the home of Mrs. A. Mscbellan when roll call will be answered by an exchange of I'0¢1PN- .

A contest put on by Mrs. M Mecllschern was won by Mrs. Edison Madison and one put on by Mrs. Ehinice Ross was won by Mrs. C. Macllachern and Mrs. D.

Gillis. MARCH MEETING

The monthly meeting of the lower Newtovm Women‘s Institute was held at the home of Mrs. Aubrey MacLellaii on March 18 with eight members and thus vis- itors present.

Several letters were read. It was decided that so be given to the Red Cross and a (rift be Elven W Dr. MacDonald. The convener of citlrenship read a letter concern- ing education. sole of remnants amounted to 86.90. Reports of committees were heard. It was pg-reed that the secretary buy broom and paper towel 0559811581‘-

Tlicy prefer New committees appointed were

ll : h 1. Mrs. Aubrey

Zenith’: Eel-fennaneal mum‘ ":3 °§m_ M G,m,,; Mrs.

Tl-or new-4"‘ I 375'. lK2k3iu':;w$?o‘2°.'lm?"§lm. 3. Zenith‘: vleel Gillie and Mrs. D. oiuis: lunch,

, -rl Ga and Mrs. J. Griffin. ur0:ill::c.llon aylnounted to 81-13 Ind one new member paid her fee. Next meeting to be held at the home of Mrs. Charles Moclzschern when roll call will be answered bl’ s. houseclenning hint. Contests but on by Mrs. Charles Macliiachern were won by Mrs. David aims and mu Miriam Gillll. end one Put on by Mrs. Aubrey MacLellan was won by Mrs. Charles Msclllachem.

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bgellafi" eating into the timbers.

CITY AND

EOTS ’.I‘AXI—-Dlsl 6580-6569 COOK'S for Perfect Pictures

CRASWIZLL for Better Photo- graphs. _

‘YOUR. DOLLAR BUYS MOBI- at the HUGHES DRUG STORE.

JlMMY'B TAXI — Dial ‘I378 ‘I370 or 5252.

BELANGEB RANGES for coal wood or oil. Bryenton at Macxay.

KI-SROSENE. Electric and Pro- pane Gas. Refrigerators. Bryenton and MscKsy.

ISLAND GRILL. Queen Street Dial 6228. Serving full course din- ners. Specialising Chinese dish.

JUMBO PACKAGES of stamps, also shoe shine, shaving and mani- cure sets for the kiddies. The Island Book Room.

RESERVE April 20th for style show in Fabric and Wallpaper. sponsored by I-Iillsboro Chapter I0.D.E. 8:15, Clover Club. Tickets 50 cents.

MacDONALI) RADIO SERVICE Radio repairing, Ampliners and sound systems. Disc and tape re- cording. 180 Kent Street. Phone 8915.

HEAR D. C. MONROE. Director, School of Teachers, MacDonald College, this evening in P. W. Coi- lcge. Topic—"Teachers for our Times." Vocal selections, Mr. Raoul Rcymond. 7.30 P. M.

Personals

Mrs. Frank Gregory returned to her home Thursday following two- weeks treatment in the P. E. I. Hospital.

The many friends of Miss Dora Somers, Charlottetown, are sorry to learn that she has entered the Prince Edward Island Hosppital All wish her a speedy recovery.

Mrs. Alex Scott and Mrs. John B. Aiidrew have returned from a pleasant vacation in Halifax, dur- ing the Easter holidays. They were guests of Miss Marjorie Scott, Preston St.

Mr. Allison MacMillan of Fair- view, who has for some months been a patient at the Prince Ed- ward Island Hospital, leaves this morning for Halifax where he will receive further treatment at the Camp Hill Military Hospital.

Mr. Percy Mclicnna who has bccii receiving treatment in the Charlottetown Hospital, is much improved, and his many friends are pleased to learn that he will be returning to his home Ih Wot- crsidc, Pownal. later in the week. CLYDE RIVER SCHOOL

(March Honor Roll)

Grade VIII—Anna Young, Betty Bellman, Elmer Macxinnon. Grade VII—Gall I-Iydc. David Young. Grade VI (A)——-Byron Murray, Donnie Mclnnis. Shirley Hyde. Grade VI (B)—Anna MacNevln, Edith Bellman. Grade V——Annie Boyle. Grade IV (A)—Carol Andrew MacKinnon. Grade IV (B) —-Donna. Beer, (Freddie Beer, Elizabeth Cameron, equal). Grade III (A)—Alberto MacNev- in, Christine Young, Alden Scott. Grade III (B)—I-Iildn Dixon, Angus Cameron. Highest average: I-rilds Dixon, 86%; Donna Beer. 86%. John Trowsdale, teacher.

Gillespie,

New Annan Totes

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wall and daughter Marjorie were recent visitors to Summcrslde.

Mrs. Albcrt Moase visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben- jamin Cairiis, Summcrslde East, on Tuesday.

Miss Ellie Giiiis and Mr. Daniel Gillis spent the week-end with Mr. Williams Heggarty.

Many friends of Mr. Harold Moase will be pleased to know that he was able to return to his home from Prince County Hospital where he underwent an appendicitis opera- tion. '

Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Gallant and two children of Summerside, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Lsmbe and little son John, of Summerfield, Mrs. James Mill and Donna of Kensington were visitors during the week-end at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Mc- Innis.

Mrs. Charles Waugh was hostess for the April meeting of the New Annan Women's Institute. Roll call was responded to by 13 members, giving an article for an auction. Correspondence consisted of “Thank you" letters, a letter from convener of Agriculture, a check for the Government grant, nnd Homer- Warren regarding seeds and cards. Robin Hood cook-books were re- ceived and given out to mcmbers who had ordered them. Sick coin.- mittee reported one call made and fruit taken. School committee had bought necessary articles for the school. It was decided to give 810. to the linen fund of Prince County Hospital. Three members volunteer- ed to collect for the Red Cross. Two bottles of Cod Liver Oil cap- sules were sent to the school ior free distribution to the pupils. Next meeting is to be held at the home of Mrs. Olive Waite with Mrs. John Mclnnis and Mrs. Arthur wright on lunch committee. Roll call will be an exchange of seeds or plants. New school committee are Mrs. Stewart Moose; sick committee, Mrs. Delbert Rayner and Mrs. Robert Moase; program committee Mrs. Robert Williams and Mrs. Richard Wall. A reading and a contest were put on by the program committee. followed by an auction with Mrs.

olive Waits as auctioneer, which

hm, is being rumisated In an 3"‘lbrought in the sum of sio. Collec- "dnth-WIi°h‘rion amounted to 31.35.

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DISTRICT

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EASTER TEA, St. Joseph's Sodal- ity I-fall. Wednesday, April 2ls.t., 4 to I p.m.

CIIARLOTTETOWN FREE Dis- pensary. Annual Collection this week.

VISIT III-STYLE MILLINEBY. 163'») Great George Street. Every style I-Ii-style.

SERVICE TO SICK. Dial 6182. Cantwell'a Pharmacy. next to Gloria.

ANNUAL MEETING oi the Char- lottetown Free Dispensary at City Hall, April 22nd., at I! pm. Public cordially invited.

“WE TREAT THE SICK WELL‘. Giggey's Pharmacy, next Stewart's Bakery.

HEAR the Hon. Dr. W. J .P. MacMillan speak on the Char- lottetown Free Dispensary. over CFCY, between 6.45 and '1 p.m., April 20th.

NOW Is THE time to start thinking about your entry in the Rural Beautification contests. Complete details of this year‘s competition will appear soon.

RETURNS HOME — Mrs. Gor- don McQuillan has returned to New York after being called home owing to the illness of her mother, Mrs. A. Egan.

YOU'LL THRILL to the lilting waltz-time music of the old Dan- ube, at the Y's Men's Show, April 26, 2'1, zilih. Gorgeous girls and handsome (7) men in colorful cos- tumes and tuneful music. Get tick- cls now.

In Massachusetts

ABINGTON, April 9—Mr. John W. Melllsh, 84, North ,AbIngton. Mass., died yesterday at his home after a long illness. Born on Prince Edward Island, son of Albert and Annabelle (Campbell) Mellish, he had lived in Abington for ll years, coming from Quincy.

Mr. Mellish, a retired stationary engineer, had worked for the A. '1'. Stcarns Lumber Company of Ne- ponset for 25 years and the Stat- ler Hotel in Boston for several years. He was a member of the Joseph Webb Masonic Lodge of Boston and the Engineers Blue

Room Club of Boston. He leaves his wife, Priscilla (Housman) Mellish: t we sons,

Chester H. of I-Iingham and the Rev. Wlllianm S. Melllsh of Chl- cago: a daughter, Mrs. Luther Bennett of I-Iingham; a sister, Miss Mary Mellish of Brookllne: a brother, Albert of Prince Edward Island; Four Grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

KELLY‘S CROSS SCHOOL (March Report) Grade IX ~— 1. Ralph McQuai'd;

2. Wendell McDonald; 3. Monica McQuai'd. Grade VIII —- 1. Earl Moly-

neaux; 2. Joseph Kelly. Grade VII — l. Clifford McDon- aid

Grade VI —- I. Desmond Cur- ley: 2. Margaret Roberts; 3. Jerome Monaglmn.

Grade V —- 1. Kenneth Curley; 2. Theresa Monaghan; 3. William McQuaid.

Grade IV — 1. Patricia Kelly: 2. Jimmy Nantes.

Grade III -— l. Janet Weddell; 2. Gamma Murphy; 3. Leonard Smith.

Grade II -— I. Desmond Nantes,

2. Bertha McQuai'd. Grade I — l. Louis Bradley, Paula Nantes (equal); 2. Ann

Curley, Donnie Waddell (equal).

Highest average In S e n i o r grades —— Desmond Curley 05 per cent.

Highest average in J u n i n r

grades: Louis Bradley, Paula Nantes 97 per cent. , Perfect attendance for month — Monica McQuaid, Patricia Kelly, Jimmy Nantes, Janet Wad- deli, Louis Bradley, Ann Curley, Paula Nantes, Donnie Wsddell. Teacher: Colette Matters.

UNION ROAD W.M.S. 2

The April meeting of the Union Road W.M.$., met at the home of Mrs. Harold Yeo on April 5. Theme for the month was “New Life Through Love." opened by singing "Holy Holy Holy." followed with the Lord's Prayer in unison.

Mrs. John Ashley gave a Tem-

perance reading entitled “Alcohol and Road Traffic." Hymn, "When Isurvcy The Wondrous Cross," was followed by sentence prayers. Roll call'was answered by Ii members and one visitor pres- cnt. Mrs. Everett Lamont presented the Christian Stewardship read- ing. Mrs. Brent MacMillan and Mrs. Keith Bryenion were up-_ paintcd in visit the sick and shut- ins. a letter of thanks was read from an elderly shut-in for fruit and dainiles received. For the program Mrs. Harold Yeo gave a reading entitled, “The Easter Lily." Mrs. Everett Lamont read “Sissy Elstnn's Easter Opening.“ Program committee for next meeting are Mrs. Stirling Yen and Mrs. B. C. Hardy. Easier thank-offering amounted in $9.25. Closing hymn. "Wnrk For The Night Is Coming" was followed by Benediction.

Refreshments were served by the hostess and a social hour spent.

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TRIP TO CANADA

AUCKLAND, N.Z., (CP)—'I‘wenty young New zeeiandera have been invited to spend a month in Can- ada as guests of the Common- wealth youth movement, in con- nection with next summer's Dm- plre games at Vancouver. Founder of the movement_ Major P‘, J. Ney. said here that all expenses would be paid except transport to Can- Ida.

NA’I'l\'l: BIBLE

LONDON. (c'P)—Some 2oooo,ooo Africans will receive a new Swa- hili translation of the Bible from the British and Foreign Bible 50-

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to's Maple most of the larger centres of those Provinces. This year

elephants, dogs and monkeys.

Moncton, where it has a day stop. It has its own truck and auto service. ,

Voys and strafed coolies'carrylng Red war material while cargo planes psrachuted tons of ammunition and supplies to men in the besieged fortress.

2. Gertrude Crozier Green (equal); bell

lain, 85 per cent; Janet Murphy, 86 ppr cent.

Cousins.

Famous Circus Will Appear In City Next Month

Appearing at the Charlottetown

Forum on May 11th and lath, is Garden Bros. This organisation has been in ex- istance for over a quarter of century and has operated chiefly in Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada.

three-ring circus.

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It has been in service in Toron- Leaf Gardens and

it invades

the Maritlmes, and will be seen in about ten of the chief cities be- ginning at Fredericton.

The circus carries sixty people,

and its own band. It: staff com- prises stars of the circus world. who prvide thrilling and exciting acts.

The animal acts are supplied by lions. horses, ponies

The circus will come here from three

There will be two shows daily

—a. matinee and a night show. Re- served seats will be on sale the night performances.

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Heavy Air Raids Assisi Defenders Of Dlen Bien Phu

By LARRY ALLEN HANOI, Indo-China, (AP)——'I‘he

French launched their heaviest air assaults of the Indo-Chinese war Tuesday to aid the beleaguered defenders of Dlen Blen Phu.

Fighters and bombers dropped

tons of high explosives and fire bombs on Communist - led rebel troop concentrations.

They smashed rebel supply con- thousands of

French troops and their Viet

Namese allies tightened their net- work of defences for another pected large-scale assault by Vietminh rebels. Reports were rent Nguyen Glap tens of thousands of man into bat- tle in ii supreme’ bid to wipe out the fortress.

ex- the cur- that Vietminh Gen Yo intended to throw

An Agence France press T9901‘?

said that Vietminh commanders were rushing up 20.000 TBIMOTCE‘ menls. There was no confirmation of this figure.

Heavy Rains As heavy rains fell the Vietminh

concentrated much of their artil- lery fire upon the main airstrip to prevent it being used for land- ing French or evacuation of the wounded.

troop reinforcements

French bnmbers hit hard against

the roads linking Dlen Bien Phu with Red China along which war material and rice have been flow- in): to supply the rebel assaults.

An army of coolies estimated to

number between 100,000 and 150.000 with packs of a hundred pounds each upon their backs. supply the

rebels. Simultaneously Russian-

made Molotov trucks and Ameri- can vehicles which the Red Chi- nese picked up from the National- ists rumble along the dirt roads day and night.

The Vietminh after extremely

heavy losses in the last six days, were regrouping and resting.

DAIINLEY SCHOOL (Senior Department) (March Report)

Grade X -— l. Violet Mountain: and Shirley 3. Harriet Camp-

Grade ix —— 1. Paul Hickey; 2.