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xx-l'rH1-: GUARDIAN. UHARLOTTETOWN

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AUGUST 20. 1952

Let's Talk It over

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There is a town in the Marl- times which has always been pro- gressive but which has the mis- fortune of having many streets almost devoid of trees. A resident. of this town was greatly unpress- ed with the abundance of beauti- ful trees lining the streets. of Summerside, These trees are a precious legacy left to us by those who have gone before us. A lack of trees is something that cannot be remedied in a year. Planting a tree is like "casting your bread upon the waters”. The reward comes only after "many days". The poet who said "Only God can make a. tree" was right. of course. but man can plant a tree, and it is difficult to think of a monu- ment that will perpetuate his wis- dom and foresight better.

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Boys today are receiving ad- vantages in sports which their fathers and grand-dads would have thought were part and par-

Cap-aux-Meules taken from I

cel of some impossible dream. Tile By J. L. M.

boys of today get baseball uni- V

forms, an unending supply of bats, The isolation of the Magdalen balls, gloves, and even competent Islands. geographically speaking.

lends to their enchantment and to a strong urge to visit them. I have just returned from a visit to these islands, which are fifty-four miles northwest of Cape Breton Island and one hundred mllesl southwest of Newfoundland in the Gulf of St.Lawrence. and are part of the Gaspe district in the Pro- vince of Quebec. Their name, sometimes written Madeleine, is derived from La Magdalene ap- plied on the Champlain map of 1632 to Amherst Island. The six- teen islands and islets, some of which are connected by tide- washed causeways, extend in ii curve for a distance of sixty miles, the total area being 55,000 acres.

They were discovered in 1534 by Jacques Cartier. When Canada was taken over by the English, S.r Isaac Coffin, a Boston Loyalist, who served as an Admiral in the British navy during the American Revolution was given these is- lands in l787 as a reward for ser- vices. Much dissatisfaction was felt and after many years of hard relations with Coflin's descendants and the settlers. the Canadian Government in i903 bought out the last heirs for sl00,000. The Government helped the inhabit- ants purchase the land and gave them liberty ironrserfdom.

The SS. Magdalen makes a weekly cruise from Pictou. N.S.. to these islands. docking at Amherst, Crindstolie and Grand Entry. stopping at Charlottetown on Thursdays en route to take on freight and passengers. It was most interesting to watch the automobiles being hoisted on board. especially as much difficul-

We're not minimizing those ty was experienced with a beauti- baseball skills that the boys are fui Hudson hard-top convertible, being taught. They're important.'bclonging to a. Montreal doctor. and will give him a lot of satis- who was returning for vacation to faction and happiness for a num- lhis native island (Grlndstone). I ber of years. But the ability to. This steamer was formerly call- hook-slide into second base wonltied the Lovat and had been built. solve any problems after a fellow in l92i in Paisley, Scotland for reaches the age of. say. thirty- Mi. Lovat who operated it until five. There are other more endur- he retired in 1945, when it was ing lessons that can be taught on purchased by the Clarke steam- a ball field. ship Company of Montreal and

given itsd present name. h;Ilhc of- cels an crew o e s p were Guests At Borden

coaches to tell the

game is played. I 0

them how

Kids of twenty years ago fared differently. The bases were gen- erally tln cans or pieces of wood that could be found about the field. Catcher's masks were few and far between, and not too im- portant, because the ball was of- ten rendered comparatively harm- less by an endless succession of extra-base hits.

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The umpire was not quite so all-powerful in those days because if the boy who owned the ball disagreed with a decision. the ump couldn't throw him out of the game for fear he'd take the ball with him.

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Today you hear the complaint that youths become more selnsh. unthankful and demanding. the more they receive, But is that to be wondered at so much? Doesn't pampering tend to spoil people. grownups. as well as young ones? Perhaps the fault lies in the kind of instruction they are receiving.

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when a boy is being taught to hold a bat correctly, it might be a good idea to throw in a little tip on the necesity of holding his temper too. While he is being taught to catch flies. why not. a little effort. to have him catch the ideo. that good sportsmanship. and the curbing of selfish desires for the sake of the team are the most. important victories he can win on a ball field. or in any other field

of endeavour. - o o

most courteous and anxious to make the tourists comfortable. There were a number of first and second class passengers on board.

A Chow)! Crossing

-The members of the Bedcquc

As 'we neared the islands. the

Male Choir were guests at the m g 1 M g service in semen unwed church Eliot: lI...f"”...3.ti2.l. wt?” .3. on Sunday. August 17th. and the Dmdmm-5 mum, we or the

speaker was Rev, J. M. Baxter.-a former pastor of the congregation. Besides assisting in the service of praise the choir rendered a spec- ial number which was much ap- preciated by the congregation.

At the close of the service the Bedeque choir were entertained by the members of the Borden chair at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Har- t old Cogglns. Mr. Roland Ramsay, president of the Borden oholr.wel- corned the guests and thanked them for their participation in the service. Mr. Ralph Callbeck flttingly replied.

The remainder of the evening was spent in a hymn sing. inter- spersed with solos and duets by different members, after which lunch was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Lorne Cousins and Misses Anne MacDonald and Nancy Jay.

harshest rocks in the world. a thousand feet long and about two hundred feet high. It looks like a giant corpse laid out for burial. Many small boats during fog or storm have been dashed to pieces onlits sloping sides. The crossing over during a high wind was real. choppy, in fact the captain saidl it had been the roughest trip of the season. but the return sail on a sunny day was most placid and could not be improved upon.

sixteen hours by ship from Charlottetown brought us to our llrst stop, Amherst Island, where many of the inhabitants had as- sembled to watch the loading and unloading of freight. The gather- ing of the people at. the different. docks upon the arrival of the steamer is part of their social life and a stirring event. from which they get much enjoyment. The red sandstone cliffs, devoid of trees. and the rocks upon which the white houses perched, present- ed a delightful picture.

One hour's sail brought us to Grindstonc, This island has trees. and shrubbery and. as 9. commer- cial centre. is the most important of the group. Through a friend I had the privilege of meeting Mr. Elphege Gaudet, who runs a ho- tel. grocery store, ice cream par- lor, etc. He and his family kindly drove me around the island, which is twelve miles in circumference and consists of villages with a well kept school every two miles. Mr. Cvaudet called - to

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Tonilered Post lluptlal Shower

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Turner returned from their wedding trip on Tuesday. evening, August 12th, to and their home near Kenslng-

, . ton invaded by a great many rela- V tives and friends. Mrs. T. .1. Hum- phrey was hostess for the recep- tion and the shower that follow-

Old-Tiime Charm Retained 3” "”"" Magdalen Islands

and Vicinity.

-Mr. and Mn. SIBQICY Buote of Wayland. Ont., were recent visit- ors at the home of Mr: and Mrs. Johli R. Bernard. They were ac- lcompanied by their three children, Mary, sonny and Leonard Buote.

Dr. W. Callaghan and Mrs. Callaghan have returned to their home in Sumrnerslde alter visit- ing at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Emmett Callaghan. They were accompanied by their y o u n g daughter Betty Jean.

Mrs. William Short of Lawrence. Mass, is visiting at her home in St. Louis. guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Bernard.

Pte. Johnny Myers has arrived

Kensingllon No'I'es

. --Mr. and Mrs. Dnly and Mr. and Mrs. D. W. May of Waltham, Mass. who have been visiting in Indian River and Kensington, left on re- tum to their homes on Thursday morning. August 14th. They were guests of their mother. Mrs. W. Ramsay. Hamilton and sister Mrs. Keir Clark. Kensington. and bro- ther Leslie Ramsay. Indian River.

a Grlndstone, he steamer.

....;.......L.....-.A- Canada. Farming is also carried on and in the fields I saw several horses. cattle and pigs.

Another point of interest was the runway of natural hard sand; for the airplane which makes: I A 4 semi-weekly flights, A government Miss Patricia Pendcrgast. teacher project from the Gun side or p in 'llerrlice lligh School, accompan- Grindstonc to a lake on the south lI9d by llel" lltlclld MISS Flora M81- for the protection of the fishingivin of Terrace are visiting at the boats was under viay and tin Pendergast home in Kensington. It breastwork had been completed 0l!'lS Miss Melvilfs first trip to the either side of I.lllS canal while the I l-Eastern seaboard. She was born in dredges was busy throwing out thciwinnipcg and needless to say is sand. The winds sometimes reach duly lrnpyessed with the immensity 3. V8l0Cll.l' Of lltom eighty-We 10 of Eastern institutions, especially one hundred miles per hour. Fogs, those of Boston and New york. gales. currents. shoals and sand-I Mum bars make navigation WW dllT1- I Mr. l-iubert Gillis Jr. of Hamilton. Clllb Hull SIOTICS OI mml5' l””k5i0nt., is spending a short vacation I18"? 139?" l'9P0Yi5d- IWIIII his parents. Mr. and Mrs.

181101:-:ge;h9ar:1i9;C;LCSm buIc3”31lI;:I; Hubert Gillis of Indian River. ".1ajDmy AM H116 CIMZCHT 22:! Mr. Joseph ESE.-on of Hamil- Prcnch. llum cr 0 passcligl. Won. 50” or Mr. and Mrs.

. .. ., Alolizo 9;?IaigorixgglIaw”:EMhg::;H&1:::;lpamrron. lndian River, is vacat- was spoken on that island. 'l"lie:m"mg III ms homa present population of the Magda- lens is approximately thirteen thousand. Many of the Acrfinitsl , ' from Nova Scotia. settled tile:-e.D6tl9llts in, the Brlnce Edward Is- during the expulsion of 1755. Taxis 4 land Hospital In Charlottetown and bus service are the clileflThmr many friends wish them I! means of transportation. .spccdy recovery.

In one of the stores I entered II n. - met a charming and interesting; Mrs. George Stewart. Halifax. woman. Miss Euaenie LeBourrlals.'and small soil. are vlsitllig in who was the nrr-pI'ii-tress. She O'l..eary, the guests of Mrs. Stew- made many enquiries about Sunl- art's mother, Mrs: Dan MacNevin. merslde. and several of the t.rnvci- and h,.,. sm,,,., Mm Edison Dunk lers who had visited her place of H110. business.

The people on these islands, in a setting of Acadian beauty anti simplicity, pursue a rugged yet comfortable and wholesolriely in- dependent way of life.

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Mrs. Herman Harris and chil- dren of Marion Bridge. Cape Bret- on. are visiting Mrs. I-larl'ls' par- cuts. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Buch- anan of Mount Royal.

Mr. Harry Macwilllam of o'Lea- ry was taken to the Prince County Hospital. summerside. on Satur. day. Aug. 16th. The many friends of this popular young man wish ,llim ii speedy recovery. I

I O Leary and O I C Vicinrly -L. A. C. Harvey Mncrlevln oi the R. C. A. F.. stationed at Ayl- mer. Ont.. accompanied by Mrs. Ma.cNevin (nee Miss Glenn GOI'i'lIIl and children are visiting in

o'Leary, the guests of their moth- ers. Mrs. Dan MacNevin and Mrs.

Miss Phyllis Maclsanc is teach- ing in Hebron School this term and Mrs. Thomas Duncan is the teach- er at the Unionvale School. The O'l..cary school will open on Au- gust 19th. with the same teaching

D. S. Gorrill. staff, namely, Principal. Lewis mm Macxenzle; vice-Principal. Mliss Mrs. Ernest Harvie (nee MisstPi'8Y1 CHIS: Intermediate IF-Hcheli.

Mrs. John Matthews. and Primary teacher, Mrs. Mae Palmer. The residents of O'Leal'y are delighted to have their efficient and capable teachers return for another year.

Fern Oulton) of Trenton. Ont.. is visiting in the Brae. the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Oulton.

Mr. and Mrs. R. F. MacAusland :- of Bloomfield and Mr, and M”, The Bloomfield United Church Lester Profitt. of Rosebank are at has been wired for electricity llld present enjoying a trip to cape the pulpit has been varnished and Breton and other places on the the pulpit furniture re-decorated. mainland. ' m-A. Z.

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Mrs. Elizabeth J. Elliot of Lynn. Mass. is spending the summer in Howlan, the guest of her sister, Mrs. John R. Dlgnan and Mr. Dig- nan. ' -

Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Dennis. 0'Ieary. accompanied by their daughter Bessie. and their grand-

Spray Co. Ltd.

son. returned home on Friday. Ail- gmst l5th. from an enjoyable visit to Cape Breton island. , J. E. Arsenault. Niagara Brand Spray Co. Ltd., ter- ritory manager, will be away from the Province till Au-

Dr. and Mrs. Curry left for the United states last Tuesday. it is justa year since they came to O'Leary where Dr. Curry has been a most. conscientious anti capable

veterinary. and they have made A r

host of friends who unite in wish- gust zai

ing them every success in their

new location. For information or sup-

plies call 2102. Charlotte-

R..W.G. dM. 'lr. d . W an " DIE W1 R" town or 2241 Summerslde.

their daughters. Norma and Jean, returned to their home in Olhcary on Friday night. August isth. af- ter enjoying a month's vacation spent at their homes in Sydney. N. 5.. and also Bridgetown. N. 8.

All Sprays; C.O.C.S. Ni- agara Dusts and Dithane Dusls are available for ei-

The many friends of Mr. wu- fecuve pmteCtI0"' liam Duncan and his brother, Mr. ,

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will be sorry to learn that they are

the important features of the is- lands and on the highest polntsol land, where the lighthouse stands. he. requested us to get. out of the car to observe the colorful view of land and sea unfolding before us. The homes on this hilly and seen- ic land were prosperous looting. of special interest was the new up-to-data hospital of one hund- red and five beds. which serves the island. the Marconi Station. two beautiful Roman Oatholio church- es. a church of lnglsnd, and A convent. The Academy was at House Harbour which is reached by a covered bridge,

ed. The happy couple entsred their home to the strains of Le- hengi-ln's Wedding March played by Eleanor MacDonald, cousin of the bride. Aftar all had been re- ceived by the bride and groom. Donald Meouiian, chairman introdueId' little Mar orle Moonr- thur who wheeled in a decanted tea cart laden with gifts Assist in; in the shower were: Mrs. Po

er Macfnllnn. Mrs. Daniel Noon- an. and Mrs. Fred Parker. The chairman then called upon the co-hostnll. Mfl. James Pendu- aut. to read an address. in which congratulations ad appreciation

GEORGE WHITE STEEL

THRESHEH

from his training post. at Valuer- tler, Quebec. and is spending a 30-day leave at his home, guest of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Myers.

Friends of Mrs. Boyd Bernard are pleased to see her home again after being I. patient at the West- ern Hospital for several days.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mallett of Kensington, were recent Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Myers.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Aylward and family have moved to Bed- lr-que, where they plan to make ithcir home in the future. The tliylwards were former residents of Waterford and their many friends regret their departure.

Mr. Bernard Allaln and his brother Tom Allaill of the Unit- ed States Navy are spending a leave with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Allaln in St. Louis

Mrs. John P. Peters of saint John, N,B., is visiting her daugh- ter, Mrs. Aubin Perry and Mr. Perry in Palmer Road.

Miss Sophie Gallant of Mount Carmel was a recent visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bazll Doll- cetle.

Mr. Edward Gaudet has re- turned to Toronto, Ont.. after vis-

iting at his home in DeBlols, guest of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gaudet.

Miss Anita Gaudet of St. Ed- ward left recently to visit her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Wil- frld Gaudet ill Montreal.

Mr. Edmund Gaudet of St. Catharlnes, Ont.. is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gaudet.

Mr. David Agluiult. Charlotte- town, is visiting at the home of Mpngand Mrs. Arnold Ellsworth.

Masters Paul and James Wade of Montreal are spending two weeks' holidays with their grand- parents. Mr. and Mrs. James O'- Brien in St. Louis.

Miss Eugenie Arunault has re- turned to her home after spend- ing the past three months lll Halifax. N. S.

Mr. and Mrs. Summerside. wer at the home of old Warren.

Russell Warren.

recent visitors . and Mrs. Har- Thcy were accom-

panied by Mr. Austin McDonald of Grand River.

Mr. and Mrs. Warren Raltery of Providence. R. 1., are spending their holidays at the home of Mr, and Mrs. James Shel. in Water- ford. They are accompanied by Mr. James Raftery, also of Provi- dence.

Mr. andsMrs. Joseph Wedge were recent visitors at the home. of Mr. and Mrs. Dougald Wedge in Summerside.

Mrs. Robert Kinch and daugh- tcr Alice of south Porcuplne,0nt., are visiting relatives and friends in st. Louis. At present they are the guests of Mr. and Mrs, Ferti- inand Brown.

Mr. and Mrs. Hooper of Boston. Mass, were recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Aubin Perry. Palmer Road. They were accompanied by Mr. William Walsh and daughter Andrea.

Miss Mae Perry of Laurence. Mass. is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Gaudet.

Mr. Arthur Perry has returned to Toronto, Ont.. after visiting at his home in Peterville. guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Perry.

Mrs. Melvin Peters of Lachute. Quebec. was a recent visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Peters. She also visited her father. Mr. George Doucette, in Skinners Pond. She was accom- pallled by her two daughters Mar- cello and Joan. and her two sons, Donald and Ronald.

Mrs. Frank Dugay recently vis- ited her mother. Mrs. Joseph Ar- senault, who is seriously ill at her home in Seven Mile Bay.

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Mearns of Si. Catliarlnes, Ont.. are visiting at the home of r. and Mrs. Ber- nard O'Brien in Waterford.

Miss Yvonne Arsenault of Tor- .:....mt.?m...E

CAM E0 THEATRE

Kensington

Wmlncsday and Thursday 7:15 and 9:15. Shirley Temple ta: Corliss Archer) and David Niven in com- orly. "A KISS FOR. COELISS". She could do no wrong . . . but brother . . . how she tried.

OFFICE HOURS:

THE R. C. A. F. MOBILE RECRUITING UNIT

WILL VI SIT

CHARLOTTETOWN - EVERY TUESDAY & WED. (RCAF ASSOCIATION CLUB ROOMS BANK OF COMMERCE BUILDING) OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 AJVI. to 5:00 P.lII. Also Tuesday Evenings 7:00 P.M'. In 0:00 I'.M.

0'LEARY -- THURSDAY. AUGUST 21st (CANADIAN i.E(:.loN Bl'il.DlNG)

ALBERTON - FRIDAY. AUGUST 22nd (COURT HOUSE)

1:00 I".M. to 9:00 I'.)I.

BIEN AND WODIENI Hero is your opportunity to train for a career with a future. Plan to visit the Mobile Unit when it arrives in your locality and obtain full details without obligation. Join the RCA? Now! ,-

ANNUAL

Each Poll will select

at 7:30 P.M.

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The annual meeting of the East Prince Liberal Association will be held in St. Paul's Hall, First Street, Summerside. on Tuesday, August 26th at 7:30 P.M.

delegates with a suitable number of alternates to at.- tend. In the absence of other arrangements. the meet- ing of Poll Committees to appoint delegates will be held in the customary places on Friday, August 22nd

EAST PRINCE LIBERAL ASSOCIATION W. A. Currie, President; Morley M. Bell, Secretary.

MEETING

the customary number of

THURSDAY.

KINKUIIA HALL

I CHICKEN SUPBERT

Supper 4:30 PM. Until All Are Served

Amusements for Young and Old.

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