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.THE GUARDIAN.

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‘I ‘l-IE GUARDIAN - . C - II_om|n| Dally (founded II III?) Authorised no Second Class Ilnll Post Office Department. Ottdwl The Island uunrillun -ubllshlng Cc. Editor and Iliiungllsg Director. J. B. Burnett Assoc-Into lldltcr, Innl Walker.

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

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The Late col. llooper

News of the sudden death of Lieut. Col- onel J. Parker Hooper, M.C., will come as a shock to his very wide circle of friends in this Province and throughout the Maritimes. As a soldier he had a distinguished record overseas in the First World War. and as a citizen he took a leading part in the activi- ties of the community and Province. In his younger days he was one of the Island's best athletes. and he continued to take a keen interest in sports of all kinds, particularly in harness racing. Several years ago he" saw the opportunities in developing the seed po- tato industry of the Province, and he threw himself into this occupation with character- istic enthusiasm.

A man of warm personal sympathies, he was particularly concerned in promoting the interests of war veterans, and was among those prominent in organizing the Canadian Legion in its early days.

The Guardian tenders its sincere sym- pathy to the bereaved widow and family on this occasion.

I Parkilalo

The public meeting held earlier this week in Parkdale showed that the residents of that district are well aware of the necessity of incorporation to provide at least the minimum municipal services for health and education. The Small Towns Act provides I possible means of achieving that essential purpose.

It should be considered, however, wheth- er property holders in Parkdale and adjoin- ing districts would be satisfied with mini- mum services. The rapidly growing popula- tion on* the outskirts of Charlottetown will undoubtedly feel the need for improved streets, sidewalks, water supply, police pro- tection, snow clearance in winter and street cleaning in summer as well as numerous other-services. To obtain these means set- ting up an organization and supplying equip- ment which will largely duplicate that al- ready existing, for the city.

. It would seemthat the most efficient and satisfactory means of obtaining the advant- ages of incorporation would be- to throw in their lot with Charlottetown, paying only their share of municipal overhead rather than provide the whole at their own expense. Charlottetown would also b‘e the gainer by being in a position to properly integrate the development of those districts, which what- ever may be the political lines of- demarca- tion are closely tied to the city proper.

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Flrst Principles“

it is well for all concerned to be remind- ed that the basic subjects in education are still reading, writing, arithmetic and history. In his masterly exposition of this point be- fore the Teachers’ Federation, Principal MacKinnon of Prince of Wales College dwelt on another equally important one. “In every field of knowledge a penetrating understand- ing of a few things is far more essential in life than a superficial smattering of many."

One of the dangers in modern educa- tional trends is the tendency to substitute superficialities for fundamentals—the learn- ing of facts and the acquisition of skills, both important in themselves, for the more important and more difficult art of distin- guishing between the significant and the trivial. This is the road—and the only one —to the attainment of mental clarity. It annot be made easy by “frills and spoon- feedlng", for its aim is the development of character. But the teacher can perform a useful function as “guide or director"; and somewhere along the way, when the initial difficulties have been surmounted, the stu- dent will find the going easier. Instinct will have become self-conscious and intelligent. At this stage the teacher's task is about fin- ished. From here on progress will depend on the pupll’s own inherent capabilities; his

feet having been well and truly planted in

the path, they must of their own volition flryi the higher altitudes. ' ‘

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--It is cause \Gl‘ regret and .s dlstressful commentary on is era,” complains the Ot- tawa Journal, “that more men cannot sit “mi P538“? 9.0“?

Use ‘six medium-sized po

tstpes and onion through a sieve and chop the celery very fine. ~ Warm the milk and Put in the potatoes and onion. Don't let it boll but keep the temperature high. And just in case you like to experiment, put in a generous handful of chopped fried onions a few minutes before supper time. Rich, thick,‘ tangy potato soup with plenty of corn bread and tart jelly, plus a big wedge of hot mince pie, a piece of virtuous cheese and a cup or two of honest‘ coffee is a very ac- ceptable supper in April.”

This encpmium is well merited. Here is a royal dish that could be served generous-, ly in every home in Prince ‘Edward Island, at very little cost,——and wouldn't our visit- ors go for it tool. Potato soup used to be if familiar diet in pioneer days in this Prov- ince. but we have gotten out of the way of it. Perhaps "our energetic Travel Bureau’ will take the lead in helping to revive its popularity. ‘

EDIIURIAL NUIES

The Hon. John Bracken received a warm welcome here notwithstanding unsessonsble snow drifts.

Trout fishing opens on Monday but those disciples of Isaac Walton who have not ob- tained a license by today should be content to pity those who think that anything re- sembling fishing is yet possible.

I O O

Sub-mariners have always claimed that the submarine is the most effective weapon against its kind. American naval plans for small anti-submarine subs indicate that their arguments have not fallen on deaf ears.

0 0 o \ The‘ Russians flocking into China had a prototype in American history. They re-_ semble nothing so much as the "carpet b'ag- gers" of the reconstruction period in the South.

0 Island farmers have shown an astonish- ing amount of agreement on the desirability of marketing boards for potatoes and also eggs and poultry. The only disquieting thought is, how could so many people have managed .to be right about anything.

I O 0

Opera singing Latvian immigrants are enabling Nova Scotia to produce three operas a year. It is noteworthy that their coming ‘brings new opportunities to native Nova Seotians rather than depriving them

of the chance to sing. I 0

Henry James (1843-1916), American novelist, brother of William James the psy- chologist, was born this date. Novelist, short story writer and critic, he achieved great popularity in Englandand the United States. His works include, “A Passionate Pilgrim”, “Daisy Miller", “The Ivory Tow- er" and “The Middle Years.”

An important matter which did not come up at the Teachers’ Convention is job se- curity. It would add much to the average teacher's peace of mind if there was not hanging over his or her head the constant threat of not being reappointed at the end of the school year. Teachers should be ap- pointed for a much longer period than one year and be subject to dismissal only for cause. »

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A well-known group of Shapespearean players from Stratford plan an extended tour of British Commonwealth countries this year. They have been encouraged to embark on this project by the remarkable success of a recent visit to Australia. Im- mediately after the close of the Festival of Britain, next autumn, the company plans to leave for Canada, New Zealand, Aus- tralia and possibly South Africa. It is hoped to stage at least four or five productions under the supervision of Mr. Anthony Quayle who is the director of the Shake- speare Memorlal Theatre in Britain.

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Rev. Dr. 0'l-lanley's achievement in translating a widely-used Latin text on Thomistie philosophy is a reminder that its accomplishments of recent years have been rapidly advancing St. Dunstan's College to the fore in Maritime educational circles. Its rapidly increasing enrollment, its expansion in curriculum offerings, the recognition giv- en its student body through national and lntemational fello hips and scholarships, its conquests in sea emic and athletic areas of endeavour, have all contributed to the development of a dynamic institution in our midst. Prince Edward Island particularly, and Csnadsin general, have long profited, in the religious, socisl’snd political fields. from the brilliant leadership that has been developed" at St..Dunstsn’s. Our citizens

‘ have taken St. Dunstan‘: andheii achieve-

‘rnents so much" for granted, that her most

e- tdbutlon to the world over at with.-little

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This column is open In the dlccuolon by correspondents of questions of Interest. The Guardian does no: ncoesssn J1! amid the opinion of eorrecpon onto.

A GDOOMY PROSPECT

‘Sir.-—-If you will permit me the space in your valuable column I would like to reply to is letter which appeared In your issue of April I0. signed “Average Citizen". He refers to Mr. Shaw's state- ment that only 10% of the potato growers on P. E. I. grow in ex-, cess of twenty-five scres, which to my good friend was both gratify- ing and enlightening. Now are we as farmers supposed to believe than ten per cent of our market prob- lems are solved? Not by s ions! shot. What a good few of us want to know is how many farmers are growing potatoes in excess of twenty acres and why many bush- els of potatoes were contracted for last fall at the $1.00 mark and shipped on the same boat for the same destination as potatoes that were bought for only 50c. same vs- rletv. same quality. Does It cost us 50c per bushel for some one to draw up a contract?

We have learned through the University of Hard Knocks that we farmers have to have a mar- keting system of our own. snd the fact remains we produced potatoes these post two years below cost of production only to satisfy the laws of sunply and demand and lo gratify and enrich the fertilizer plant. Our good member from lst Prince. Mr. Ramsay "the farmer‘: friend" said in the Legislature that if this practice were allowed to go on the farmers would be compelled to unite for better prices even I it meant people had to go hungry. or words to this effect. We have nearly as many buyers of potatoes on P. E. I. now as the number of farmers growing them.

Prince Edward Island is now the "seed-plot" of the world as far as the certified potato industry is rfoncerned. If this seed-plot is al- lowed to become obsolete, as the fox industry was, then Heaven help~us. with our two main cash crops cast to the wind! Then our beautiful Garden of the Gulf will become a vacation-land for those who are fortunate enough to have vacations but to the farmers an- other “Golgoths." ‘

"Average Citizen" claims I stat- ed the C.C.F. is the only party behind the Farmers Federation. which is far from the truth. This should have been "the only poli- tical party that is bscklng and has backed the Federation of Agricul- ture 100% is the C.C.F‘.": iind I don't like being mlsquoted. I would like to ask "Aversge Citi- zen" whatpolitical leader other than Mr. M. J. Coldwell has ever sat in on the proceedings at the annual convention of the National Federation of Agriculture. and is still fighting for those resolutions at Ottawa? Now compare the C. C. F. agriculture policy with what we have in operation at the pre- sent time. Figures may lie but facts are the truth.

I think "Average Citizen" must be another cog in the machine who thinks the only way for the farmer to get along is "keep mum. grow fewer potatoes but grow them so big and so fast that they will wear themselves out stretch- ing them along the ground." Then the problem will be solved.

Prince Edward Island. the land of our birth, To children ,snd grown-ups best place on earth; A whole million acres of fertile land spread— Sixteen mllllon dollsrs—is new in the red. A man often wonders. as well s man may, Where in neck we are heading’! how long can we stay? For to a depression we sure have been started By old party lines and the course they have charted. . But hold we our peace, lest. the “Dresmei-" bestlrsl Ssy nothing 'bout markets for taters or furs; ' Leave things as they are. be a “Cltlzen" brave; Be a farmer by t.rade—-s Govern- ment slave. And all will go well. till the great Judgment Day, Then no worries we‘ll have and no taxes to pay! Our sons will have gone and will never be back. And our land will become ”Re- servatlon Micmsc"! I am. Sir. etc’. FARM!-JR

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Elmsdsle, P. E. I. TRANS-CANADA HIGHWAY

Sir,-—Wlth your kind permission I would like to bring to the atten- tion of the citizens of Charlotte- lown and rural ssldents west of

consideration at this time. Previ- ous to the last meeting of the it» cal Legislature we were led to believe that considerable time was to be given by the Govern- ment during the session for a full and free discussion of the route to be taken by the ye , ‘ ti-sns-Csnsds Highway. but only in the dying hours was this mat- ter brought up, and’ our Premier stated it was a road from Borden

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many hours but no such problem exists here.

I venture to state without fear ot successful contradiction that ninety-nine per cent of our visi. tors using this road would wish ‘O MOP in Charlottetown for a meal at least before hurrying llonl to Elmira and all points 953- If I0. why not bring them in by_the front door, using Bi-lgh. ton road and Victoria Park, the

-best entrances we have to our

City. with a bridge acres the North River at this point ma g direct road to Borden?" ' The construction of this bridge ‘Pd higlfwiy wll mean I large 011113)’ 01 3101193’ 3' our Province even with the aid from the Do- minion Government, and as the citizens of Charlottetown pay a large portion of the taxes in this Province surely they are emiued to have a say in the location of the highway and bridge. Why is there so much secrecy about this matter? We know tint, secrecy about s public undertak. ins only rouses suspicion. Why not have a public meeting presid- edover by our Mayor, invite re- presentative citizens from the dif- ferent organizations within the city, also the members of the Legisla- ture and farmers from the out- lying districts. to have a free dis- cussion on this important sub- ject I am. Sir, elc.. CITIZEN

————_._ THE IIANDMAID OF CRIME

Sll‘-—Ll'-‘Nor is the handmsid of crime. Near us in Trinidad was an old Chinese shorek eper, a quiet, inoffensive old an. ‘His long narrow store had groceries in one half and rum in the "other. He had no faith in banks and kept his money ‘in a huge safe. It was his custom to take jewelry in ex- Chlhie for goods and these were stored with his money in the safe. it was said he had, at least, 325,.

J 000 in cash and s limitless amount

Of lewelry he had taken in,llur- lng the years.

For a long time four covetous Mohammendsn men had ‘talked to- gether of robbing that safe. They lived only half a mile sway, and had often gloated over its con- lreflll. but they lacked courage. The Mohammedan; are to sl ab- stsinei-s but on June 0th, 3911, a pitch dsrk night of pouring rain they drank rum. became rock. 198-1. followed the old man up to bed. killed him, rifled the sale. carried off the loot in baskets. and set ‘fire to the building. Some months later those four men paid their penalty on the gallows. Fifty per cent of the robberies pic mu;-. den in that Colony srs account- able to drink.

committed in Charlottetown on Saturday night, the Inn, was prob. ably the work of cowsi-dly hood-

l_ums ms reckless by drink, Th!-‘Y W e bad snywsy"; but drink bi-inll out the evil end

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Mun’: higher if-scoultl:sD:‘fp tells- crlminstion and Jud out wu-g the last of his is ice to de- vclop: and these are the first to deteriorate under the power of al- cohol; and,u.Iiislly, it does not take much to fit I men for his crime. It is s notsble fact that i-old " ‘ u lly‘,, to moderate drinks one glaujmy make the difference between safe driving and s htsl accident.

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A ssusm FOSSIL ‘

The following paper “on Bathy. Enathus Borealll. an Extinct Sauc- isn of the New Red Sandstone of Prince Edward Island," by -T0569}! 1-Gldy. M.D., is taken from Haszai-d's Gazette of July 15, 1854: "In the last Visit of the eu- lhuslsstlc and distinguished geolo- glsl, Sir Charles Lyell. to this countr . he informed me that Mr. J. W. wson. "of-Plctou.'~N5.. had received from Mr. D. MscLeod,. for disposal. a fragment of a jaw of s large ssui-lan animal, which was found in the New Red Sand- stone Formation of Prince Edward Island. Sir Charles sent me an, outline drawing of the jaw. and with the disinterestedness of I cosmopolite philosopher iecom- ended Mr. Dawson to send the specimen to the Academy of Na- tural Sclences at Philadelphia, in preference to disposing of it abroad. It was accordingly sent. to the latter place, and was pur- chased by Messrs. Issac Lea, Wil- lism S. Vaux, .ngr:’my“]f'*"nd

‘was presented to the Academy. in

the cabinet of which it is now. very appropriately arranged at the side of the only other known ssurian bones discovered in the New Red Sandstone of North America.

“The specimen‘ consists of the right dental bone, considerably] broken, attached by its inner sur- face to a mass of matrix of I red in sandstone. with large, soft. Insular. red chalk-like stones imbedded in it. The fossil has seven large teeth protruding beyond the dlveolsr margin d the jaw; and it is hard, brittle. Ind ci-es-m-coloured, and stands out in beautiful relief from its dark red matrix. The jaw indicates a is- certisn reptile, and in comparison with that of other known and ex-' tlnct genera is remarkable for its great depth in relation to its length. ,

“The depth of the dental bon below the contlgous pair of equal sized teeth is five inches. whilst its length in thg perfect. condition appears not to have been more than seven and ii qusi-ler inches: for in the specimen the middle part of the posterior border is 30' thin and scale-like. that I am dis- pdsed to think it here came in con- tact with the supra-angular and] other neighboring bones. '

"The outer side of the jaw is .vei-licsl, and over the course of the alveolar psi-spet‘is plane; but below this poateriorly and in. fei-loi-ly above the base of the bone is depressed into a moderately deep cavity. The upper or slveolsr border forms I convex line rapid- ly descending'towsrds the chin. The bus forms an oblique line. and ascends snterloi-ly to the chin; and it appears thick and rounded externally; but in the specimen it presents an abrupt-border in- ternally, as if the inner side’ of the bone,bad been rbooken away, or as if the angular bone had srtlculsted with it much in ad- vance of its usual position in ssur ns. ‘

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