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Authorized u Second Clans Mall. Post Oflloe ' Department. Ottawa. President, Ian A. Burnett; Vice-President, Wm. lb. Burnett; Seem-Troop, G. M. Barnett; Erlltor and , Anoolete Editor,

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FRIDAY. MARCH ‘l, 1M1

Graham Boll Celebration

Unless we maintain touch with the past and keep olive historic associations, the spirit of progress is dead within us. We can only mea- sure our progress and appreciate our advance- ment by recalling deeds and events of the past. It is in this connection we pick out certain red- letter days and events for r-emenrbronce, cele- ‘bration and historic recording.

One such outstanding event has come prom- inently before us this week in the celebration of the hundredth anniversary of the birth of Alexande Graham Bell in Edinburgh, the dis- coverer and inventor of our telephone system, and all that that has since developed into. The t. nsmission of the voice by telegraph wires, says The Gazeffeflvas the greatest of Bell's prac- tical achievements and has resulted in incaIcu|- able changes in the human life and communica- tion. But like all the greatest scientists Alex- ander Graham Bell was never a man of one idea, who had come upon some law by accident and had no other clues to reality after that one law had been applied. In the extraordinary range and perception of his mind, he recognized many of the modern inventions and the possi- bilities that lie in the forces which they employ. He was a pioneer in experimenting with the air- plane, bieng convinced that "the nation that controls the air will ultimately rule the world." He foresaw cables laid beneath the seas and carrying the human voice around the world. His invention of the photophone 'was the pre- cursor of the sound-films, and of the infra-red telephony which was developed on both sides during the Second World War. He experiment- ed with air-conditioning, and, turning his lflrroughts to the mechanical» problems of medi- "cine, suggested the iron lung and the means of applying radium in oases of cancer.

Like all men of true scientific genius,Bell was a man of simple integrity, and with the objective and fair outlook that characterizes those whose lives and thoughts have been given to the con- templation of laws and the search for facts. He came to Canada as a boy; it was at Brant- ford that the telephone was invented; it was over the eight miles between Brantford and Paris in Ontario that o human voice was for the first time transmitted over a telegraph wire; it was In Nova Scotlo that Bell made his important ex- periment in aviation; and it is on a Nova Sco- tlan hillside near Baddeck thr‘ he lies buried.

A Boorl Move

The Provincial Government will deserve commendation if it puts into effect tihe pro- rrosal of the Island tourist interests to guaran- tee, on security of a first mortgage, bank loans for the extension of accommodation at our sea- ride and other tourist hotels. Nova Scotia’s Government set the example, and our own gov- rrnment has been asked to follow suit. There '5 no question at all about the inadequacy of our tourist accommodation, but when the Gov- ernment is about it, why not organize a cam- baign to popula ize our home cookery as well- fhe kind of food Mother used to make? There nos been a growing tendency of late to resort to canned foods and modern concoctions, which ore familiar on menus anywhere from New York to Timbuctoo. lt will have been observed that Alberta is seeking to attract the appetities of tourists by providing them with menus which they will enjoy while» on tour, and long remem- ber afterwards as characteristic of Alberta the 500d. For this purpose the Credit Union Gov- ernment there is offering $1,000 in prizes for the most suitable and attractive menus to set before visitors. We here, for the most part, stick to our own old fashioned and worthwhile dishes, and this should be encouraged, but there is always room for improvements, and perhaps a competition such as Alberta has arranged would prove popular here, and be productive of a‘ varied selection of dishes "_fit to set before a

_ King," or a whole host of people from away who “HQ out to enjoy new and appatizing meals, as well as the glorious climate, unsurpassed sea- bathing and friendly disposed people of the Garden of the Gulf.

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There is reportedly a good deal of amuse- ment rn Great Britain over the arrangements ‘for the pending conference at Moscow. The amusement perhaps is not shared by the partici- pants. Board and lodging will be provided, of course, by the Government but, this apart, there will be on allowance to each member of the party of the modest sum of 5s. por day.

» Russian. hospltalizis proverbial and it will not be the foolr of nerolinimo Stalin if any delegate or member of the, secretariat finds it nocoflry to foot any expense that tho Soviet Government con prevent.» but oven Russian hos- connot cover mrytlrlng and thorn is hfIyl e good deal of unofficial entertaining

in connection with o gathering of this kind that eon only becovored by tlro individual. ' And ‘co prices oro in Moscow at tho pm- tiovo 5o. a voyqwill ‘sparsely fordrrromr: II 0%,!“ 100i!- l ' ~ ,,_wlll proceed to their dos- ' ‘ rad end from tlrero on I route lonnod by Mr. docloloo reed upon him

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Isn't it a crying shame that we should have to pay up to $700,000 to complete the work on some 2,600 veterans homes built under govern- ment contract? Be it recalled the City Coun- cil here was told these same houses could be built for $2,000 less than the contract price. Assuredly, we have an economical government at Ottawa!

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Arr internationa welfare" lady is being sued for divorce by her United States statesman hus- band. Mr. Henry Breckinridge, New York lawyer and an assistant Secretary of War in President Wilson's first Cabinet, seeks a divorce at Reno from Aida de Costa, known in France and the United States for her welfare work. He charged three years separation. Evidently in this case welfare did not begin at home.

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Charles Dickens, English novelist and lec- turer, born this date l8l2; commenced his car- eer as a journalist and ended- itas the most popular novelist and short-story writer of his day: "Father is rather vulgar, my dear. The word Papa, besides, gives a pretty form to the lips. Papa, potatoes, poultry, prunes and prism are all very good for the lips; especially prunes alod prism". "At this every lady drew up her mouth eo if going to pronouncejhe letter P".

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All British Army personnel now on duty in Canada, including instructors and students at the Royal Military College, Kingston, ceas- ed to‘be on "active service" February I9, it has been announced. The new ruling marks the official end of the war for the "Tammies." To date, there has been no official termination of the war insofar as the Canad-ian Armed Forces are concerned and men in the three services are still considered as being on active service, officials at Defence Headquarters said this week. ‘r _

"Good ould lreland" is beginning to feel the pinch of reduced rations. Mr. Sean Lemass, Minister for Industry and Commerce, announc- ed in Dublin that bread is to be rationed throughout Eire. The position has been forced on the Government because of the impossibil ity of importing grain from America or Canada to mix with the locally, produced grain. Dur- ing the war Eire grew enough grain for her needs, but last autumn's rains destroyed almost one-third of the harvest. The ration will be 6 lbs. of bread or 4V1 lbs. of flour a head a week. Biscuits are excluded from the ration. All forms of confectionery are included.

Even policemen may indulge in bootlegging —and not in a prohibition province. Suspended from the Verdun Police Department while hold- ing the rank of lieutenant-instructor lost Sept- ember, Leo Belec was found guilty an two charges of illegally selling liquor by Recorder Euclide Desjurlais in Verdun court last week. He was fined $40 and costs on each charge. Postponed time and again, the case was brought to an end after months of legal bottling be- tween the defence and prosecuting attorneys. Belec was arrested by members of his own force first on Sept. I and while on bail, was arrested again two days later. Belec had been selling liquor illegally in the City of Verdun. It is un- certain whether or not Belec would be permit- ted to return to his post with the police force.

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Empire preference is doomed no matter how much Australia or other food-producing countries want to keep i-t, Dr. Herbert‘ C- Coombs, Australian director-general of recon- struction, is reported to have told members of the Australian parliamentary Labor Party. Dr. Coombs, party members said, declared Britain herself decided that preference would have to go. Britain, he was reported to have added, had been forced into a position in which she would have to increase her exports by at least 75 per cent over pro-war level. lt was impossible for other Commonwealth countries to provide a market for this extra output. The United States was tho only market with the absorptive capacity, and therefore Britain had to agree to abandonment of Empire preference so as to get the United States market.

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The ‘attitude adopted by Quebec in the Fed- erol-Provincial controversy is that Quebec prov- ince is not in the some position as some other provinces of Canada and consequently not obliged to cede before Federal demands and srgn agreements of o fiscal nature with Ottawa. So declared Hon. Paul Beaulieu, Minister of Trade and Commerce, in ‘the Legislative assembly, speaking in the debate on the address on the Speech from the Throne. Quebec, he said, was in an economic position where it could look into the future with confidence, and not obliged to sell its rights even for $63,000,000 a year, and the minister did not think much ,of the amou t when he thought at the some time of the $1,- lB0,000,000 which Ottawa had taken from that province in four years under the headings of personal income tax, corporation tax, and succession duties tax, and handed back in the four years an amount of 80_millions.

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Six years ago this week on March 4,.l942, the first "RAM’ heavily armoured Canadian cruiser tanks arrived in England. . - . Five years ago, on 2nd March, I943, while the RAF_pound- ed Berlin, Canadian porotroopers training rn the United States wound up their trairgng and, on the 4th, left their American camp r Shilo, Man. . . . Four years ago this week, on March 2nd, tho Allies repulsed a three-dayGormon attack on the Anzia boachhead. Toward the ond of the week, on March 8th, 2,000 Allied planes

. . . Three years ago this week, on lot March, I945, Moior F. A. Tilston was awarded tho Vic- toria Cms for on action in the Hochwald For- est, Germany. On Marc-h 2nd the Americans lhlne and took Munchon, Glad- bocll Mouu, Vonlo and Trier, and on the 4th m kuoolano reached n». loltlc, or orpoint near Stottin. On 4th March, foo, Finland made up lror mind and declared war on Germany.

pulled off o tremendous air assault on Bosliml Only 3B Allied plones failed to return to base. .

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Why to tt that when o. women will a doctor she's oll tlsod out, he immediately looks or he: tongues-u Saskatoon Star-Phcontx. ’ In the middle lloo women put "W dOW-Il on their hoes to 1m- Prove their complexione. Now the 101cm: variety u momma for u»

some porpoise-Scull Ste. Marlo Star. The anlslndeot out of all was

Umvlded by those U. S. army dent- ifile who made Tojo a new set ad false teeth-and engmved "Re- mflnber Pearl Hambor" on them.- Edmonton Journal.

A schoolteacher in New Hump. shire has resigned from her job in order to marry a millionaire. 0f course. u schoolteacher: oourtlnue to be underpaid, they will do these dtfiberare Lhngs from limo lo time. —Peterbcrougl1 Examiner.

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Uncle Sim has dropped a snlllton and a halt employes since the ‘middle of 1045 urn-d sllll manages ta conduct his federal business w-lLh fair efficiency. A comparable out ‘in our own war-swollen olvll ser- Vioe Ls long overdrueFBrrockvJlle Recorder Bind Times.

The bllllllela of stI-teoralt in a modem stale. in the midst o: a world revoluticrn, often becomes more than human flesh can bear. The only men who can stand it long are those who refuse to wowy. B1" the Public 1min who Ls earnestly devoted to certain objectives can- not help worrying at this stage in the world‘; history, and he pays a high price for his devotion lo duty. —Wluvn.ipeg Free Press.

Delegates to the canventl o! the Ontario Temperance Peder- ation express the opinion that. there it less drinking omcng young people. That ls probably true and ll may well apply to the whole population Under rationing. easy money and the sucss of war, the whole popul- ation seemed to go beer and booze mad. There 1s bound to be n move- ment in reverse with a return to normal oomdltLc-us. -— Bzoskvllle Ro- corder and Times.

When lea was first introduced in England. a. lot of people disliked it intensely, H. R. F. write; 1n Em- pire Digest. The reason ‘was, that ilhough they h-ad heard it praised they had no idea how it. should be prepared. Having bought. some of the leaves, they boiled them for about 20 minutes, strained off the juice. and tried to CP-l them with salt. pepper" and butter. In many parts of Efngland pecple still balk il-Ilwgh as n rule humorously. of “making a dish of lea."

A new building in St Louis is to have Ellis panes that will bend the rays of the sun lo the czilltt-g and prevent lighr glues. If this can be made to work on a building. why couldn't the same principle be ap- plied to Windshields on automobiles and do away with the sun glare ilhal to; frequently blinds the drivcrs? Prlbnbly il could also be applied l0 diverting the rays cl full beam Itcadliglsts from the eyes of the oncoming driver . Ar lcast- the possibilities srrcm lo be fhcre- Kitchener Record.

Pointing to lira almost u-rcnlrnous cculcsscn cf those who have “re- Lhrcrzl“ n5 proof that a life nilhoul nrxything to do is not a happy one, hcallh authorities urges Gallo/limit‘: fr; keep busy, to kccp alive. says Tho Bran-dun Sllll. It's all lied llp with the need for an aim in Ilffl- cven 1f that aim ls amply lite isay- mmt ofr-a .fo.v bills or achievement of a cherished amblblcn. The 600w“ urge Lhc younger people to think of that aspect of the working dflY when they dream about the time when they will be able to "give up the grind" and settle back Lu Idle- ness. It isn't fun, they say, to have nothing to do.

Seaweed, Wood-ssh. wood-wool and plastics. nre btinz uzcrt to make synthetic boards [cf All-‘ilfallli housing commission in an effort l0 overcome the country's hullfillflq shortage. Sample boards CC-mliflsid. .o,f seaweed ond cement have been submitted by a Melbourne amhlleol who claims that the boards could be used as interior sheathmg. The game man has also submitted samples c-f a IrOHHI mild-B [mm Wood-ash 2nd ceznenr. Another in- vert-im- has produce-d a P1881“ Imam which he claims. can be used for both exterior and ""9770? 'W°1'k~“ Australian News Burcflu.

The appearance at. the house- walhl chow lie-re of a device to 81W grnss- with almost n-o effort Will ‘undoubtedly interest many a b81110 owner, says Tho Boston P081. Th9 device commie-ls of stflP-‘i C‘ Pa?" containing seed and fertilizer im- lrcddcd withln- the slrlps- “w” strips are stretched an the covered wbh n. llule coll anvil souls- ud with wafer. The paper dIScOIW-t into the earth. taking the seed and fertilizer with n and. l1 Ir shined. grass appears tn four or flvc hys. A method-o! 955i’ WEB n‘ m; been sought for centuries. 1:! this one works. than the gardeners millennium is at hand.

Nanking lo again the capital of China. It has none of the usual marks of a capital city. The first. tmpreoolon lt makes on the vlorror val--

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The Vlrloul waists-loo and other publlc buildings are scattered wlrh- out plan or purpose all over me place, some on main streets, oth- ers hidden away in narrow side streets. The maln thoroughfares, in spite or perhaps because of then- wldth, are not: impressive. Lined with mean-loolctng shops of all kinds and sizes from an occasional six araoven storeyod building ‘o a wooden shack, they present. a ragged appearance. There are no department stores, nor ts there a single foreign sharp In the whole city.

In the Assembly

The presence of some 1.700 dele- gptes to the National Assembly has made no appreciable difference to the outward appearance of a capl- tul already so overcrowded that a few hundred more 0'1" less puss un- noticed. The delegates como from every part of China, including Mon- golia and Turlrestan.

In spite of en acute housing shortage the Government, has found quarters for all delegates.

either in public buildings or rent.- ed houses or hotels. A few stay in their own houses or with friends. These latter receive a lodging al- lowance of 150,000 C.N.C. a month (40-50 U. s. dollars). Delegates are provided with books of food lic- kels which allow them to eat at resrusuranls at greatly reduced prices.

The present. Assembly is being held ln the large concert. hall ab- tached to the Adlrxlnlstralive Bulld- ing, with seating for about 2,000. A steady buu of conversation goes on all through the session and

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by applause, oat-calls, and hisses. The only way to slop n long-winded speaker appears to be to interrupt the loud-speaker system.

Voting by Button

Delgates vole by pushing an el- ectric button wired to their seals. Whivh lixhls up one of hundreds of bulbs attached to two large wall- boards. The number of bulbs thus lighted is counted and deducted from the number present; if it. represents a majority the measure is considered passed.

After the transfer of the capital from Peking In 1929 it would have been a comparatively simple task to have reconstructed Nanki-ng as a‘ fine city worthy of modern China. In those days all sorls of grandiose schemes were dmwn up with rlmt object in view, and a start was made with the construction of a few modern buildings, but the orig- Ina] plans were not adhered to, and i~n 1937, before the outbreak of me Chinese-Japanese war, iL had ne- comc clear that Nlsnking-had shelv- ed its civic planning. The Japan- cse occupation from 1938 l0 1945 had little to do with this failure.

Since i-l first became the cup- tal, Nunking has been ccngcslcrl, and as there IlBs been lltll-z build- ing since Lhe Japmese occupuuuu the return of the Government. u 1th its thousands of employees from Chungklng has created a housing problem that is probably the nrusr acute in all China. Sumo shrill standardized flats now being creol- ed are intended for Government em- ployees. The foreign pcgnrlniion. consisting almost entirely of dlplu- matists and American military’ n11".- sians. with n small nurtrbcr- of newspaper L'Ol‘l'€|‘,)Oll(IClllS, is lrrrrrl put la it lo find ncconrmorluzron. and exorbitant. ‘rent-s are chrugerl. The representatives of stvural smaller countries have remained "r Shanghai owing to lhd irnrrrossibnrty u. pluUllflflg suitable mirror-tors m the capital.