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THURSDAY, JUNE 26, I952

Dairying on The Move

This is a red-letter month for the dairy- ng industry in Prince Edward Island. Re- -ently it was announced that Central Lfreameries Limited were making immed- iate plans for the erection in Charlottetown of a spray drying plant for whole and skim milk, and now the proposed co-operative venture of seven dairying firms in Prince County has finally gone through and a big plant is to be established in Summerside in connection with their activities. Modern processing methods will be employed by both organizations and the result should be of tremendous value to our dairy farm- ers at a time when the industry, owing to margarine competition and other causes, is facing serious difficulty across Canada.

This Province has led the way in many phases of farm production, and it is en- muraging to note the initiative now being shown in meeting present-day demands. When our new dairy enterprises get under way we shall be placing our products on world markets, and our producers may look forward to better and more stable prices as a consequence.

Festive Week Approaching

Saturday will mark the opening of this year's Festive Week programme, which will continue until July 1st with band music galore and activities and entertainment to please everyone. Night racing at the Ex- hibition grounds, the. "Miss P.E.I." coii.test, motor parade, baseball and other sports, rifle shooting, Maritime track meet, mar- athon bike and road races, dancing con- tests and ”Scots' Night" at the Forum are but a few of the highspots of the pro- gramme. On Sunday there will be church parades of the armed services and an open air service and band concert in the eve- ning at the Memorial Field, or, if the! weather does not permit, at the Forum. 1

The city's theatres will feature special. movies during the week-day festivities. There will be a midway on the Market Square to provide rides, games, etc., for young and old. Half a dozen Scottish pipe bands in the city at one time is itself an event of major importance, and will cer- tainly add greatly to the success of the programme.

On this gala occasion citizens are re- quested to participate by displaying flags and bunting, colored lights, etc., all 0 which will help to brighten up the city con- siderably. The committee in charge is do- ing everything possible to make this oc- casion a memorable one, and with the co- operation of all concerned there is no question but that they will succeed.

A chance For Greater Variety

One of the advantages which this Prov-

are valued in the census returns at 81,887,- 809; our 97,924 cattle at 515,715,072; our 72,499 swine at 83,268,867; our 34,386 sheep at .'5837,021; our 978,019 hens and chickens at 51,174,695; our 16,003 turkeys 568,173; our 15,325 ducks at 823,601; our 20,348 geese at 864,503; our 549 beehives at 88,235. Nine goats are listed, valued at 35315.

Island farms reporting cows and llieifers kept mainly for milk purposes numbered 8,838, for beef purposes 1,547; 8,961 farms reported keeping horses, 7,447 keeping swine, 1,843 keeping sheep, 8056 keeping chickens, 134 keeping turkeys, 1553 keep- ing ducks, 1,418 keeping geese, 80 reporting bees.

Queen's County leads in livestock with a total value of 810,854,376. The figure for Prince County is 38,215,310 and for King's, 33,978,605. Prince County has the largest number of sheep, 16,299, and also of tur- keys, 12,856, ducks, 7,350, and geese, 12,- 005. The distribution of cattle is as follows: Queen's, 45,094, Prince, 35,606, King's 17,224. Swine also are more numerous in Queen's, the figure being 35,124 as against 23.883 for Prince and 13,492 for Kings.

EDITORIAL NOTES The world swine -population is about

than a year ago. In Europe the number of hogs is close to the prewar level. 0 O O The strawberry season is at hand. This was one of our earliest ”airlift” products and must be credited with helping to put this Province on the supply map for perish- able products. 0 The public campaign for the Prince County Hospital gets under way today. With the example of the "special names" as an encouragement there should be lit- tle difficulty bringing the Completion Fund up to requirements. 0

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Such interests are apparently inherited. Professor W. Stewart MacNutt, M. A., has written a miniature history of New Brunswick to be issued by the Travel Bureau. Professor MacNutt can be ex- pected to go on to a much more ambitious work if, like his father, Major T. Edgar MacNutt, he delights in delving into local history. '

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William Thomson Kelvin, first Baron, British scientist, was born this date 1824. He became professor of natural sciences at Glasgow University and edited various mathematical journals. He made important researches in physical phenomena, electric- ity, heat, magnetism, elasticity, vortex mo- tion, etc., and was engineer for various ocean telegraphs. His improvements in nautical signalling, depth sounding and compass proved of great value.

Calico was used in building an accurate, 10-inch-to-the-mile scale model of Everest, the world's highest mountain, for exhib- ition at the .British Industries Fair, next month. British mountaineer, Eric Shipton, who is leading in the ascent of the Him- alayan peak, Cho-Oyu (263750 it). as Part of the training for next year's assault on Everest itself, collaborated with a well- known firm of British model-makers and de- signers in making the Everest model.

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intro should reap from going into an off- shore fishery is a greater variety of fish. in our stores and restaurants. Both tourists! and our own people have a right to expectl as great a variety of fish available here! and in as good condition as anywhere in: the world. - 3

-Lobsters are the great nioney-makers for the fishing industry and oysters are readily available in season, as are herriniz. mackerel, smelt and bake but the oppor- tunity now is to extend the list and make many of the minor varieties available

The interest in the recent fish cookery classes sponsored by the Department of Fisheries, the Innkeepers Association and the Home Economics Association shows that the public is ready and willing to ox- tend its acquaintance with various delicacies of the sea. There is no reason why Prince Edward Island should not become famous for its sea-foods as have other localities with far less natural advantages.

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Prince Edward Island's predominance as an agricultural Province to clearly shown in the latest report on the 1951 census, published by the Federal Bureau of Statis- tics. This report gives details of livestock on turn: by Provinces. The figures include

try and been and iienrynt a value for

frovmoe of 823,048,291. The figure for Bni-OSIISOVI Scott: in given at 332,755,239, for” Brunswick 332,090,709, and for N Q 7 p For all Canada on p in 39.010.356.955. '

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Happiness in activity. ”If you look about you at the men and women whom you can call happy (says Bertrand Russell, 0.M.) you will see that they all have cer- tain things in common. The most import- ant of these things is an activity.which at most times is enjoyable on its own account,

and which, in addition, gradually builds up

something that you are glad to see coming into existence.” '

The simple rules on water safety as taught by experts are: 1. No swimming for at least two hours after a heavy meal. 2- Keep away from water that is too cold or youlll get cramps. 3. Swim parallel to the shore and never alone. 4.. Dent swim at night unless in familiar spots. 5. When

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and do not overload. 6. Never change pos- itions ln a boat. 7. When a boat founders because of leaks, passeligers should sit on the bottom-bodies are llghterr and the boat will not sink lower than neck level.

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The late Mr. Harry A. Darby, father of Hon. W. E. Darby, was widely known in Prince County and was an able and con- scientious member of the Legislature dur- ing his term as a supporter of the Lea Gov- ernment. His death at an advanced age lsa reminder that few are left of the members who sat-in the House-at that time. Partis- anship ran high in than days but Mr. Darby was noted for his total freedom from, political raneoi-arid for his amiable and courteous attitude tovuirdii all bisex- socicteo. His friends were legion andhls memory will be cherished by all who knew

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DRINK AND THE LAUGH Sir,-On the 18th, Mr. W. R. Shaw of the Department of Agri- culture, leetured to a convention of Women's Institutes, gathered in the Stanley Bridge Hall. It -was is good lecture, filled with ideas that should be helpful to the members of the 10 Institutes Who are setting a seed educa- tion and doing a very fine work for this Province, especially for the schools. In the course of his lecture. Mr. Shaw was describ- ing a Scottish agritcultural galli- ering and remarked. for the in- formation of a Stanley Bridge temperance man, whose name the mentioned. that no whisky was served there. Every one took it for a joke and laughed; and look- ed in my direction.

That laugh has led me to ask Why do people laugh, so easily, when the drunkard is mentioned

pose the evils of drink become the butt of a joke, not that it matters; but it opens up an in- teresting field of enquiry.

There are many reasons. Al- cohol makes some people fero- cious and quarrelsome; but more often makes them funny and puts them in a happy mood. They want to sing and dance. "Johnny" was coming home from the city, a bit the worse," in his wagon, singing at the top of his voice. It was summer. The door of a dwelling was open; and Johnny saw a wo- man kneading bread. Out he Jumped. grabbed the bread-board, dough and all, climb into his wagon and kept on singing and kneading, in time, the rest of the way home. That was funny (ex- cept for the bread-maker). How often have we seen ii drunk do funny things and hear him make funny speeches and people laugh!

But this laugh is carried over into tragic situations. I remem- ber a meeting of some 500 peo- pic in the San Fernando town hall. in Trinidad. The Surgeon- General had given a strong Lem- pernncc address. I. as chairman. made some closing remarks and mentioned the recent case of an East Indian boy, who had been drinking heavily and several times had got into the hands of the police, became despondcnt and drowned himself in the Spring Estate pond. The whole audience laughed. I have remembered that laugh for 37 years but have never been able to see its point. It seemed to me stupid and heart- less. I was nnnoyed for I knew the boy well. He lived right across the road from us and I asked the audience what the joke was and I got another laugh. Dasodia, Jeff's mother didn't laugh when her son's body was brought home. Why is it that people, so often, make light of tragic situations like this. In Toronto, In the winter of 1929, I saw from a street car ii. young woman who had fallen and was wallowing in the snow and slush of the gutter. Some in ,the car seemed to think it'was a. joke.

A blight seems to have fallen on the conscience of many people in regard to the result: of drink. A universal spell has been out on the nations. and blighted many minds. They say: "It doesn't matter. Why make such I turn"? -

The liquor aria have a great deal to do with tho making of thin spirit of indifference throughout the country. The mod- ento drinking habit they all uy to the road to health and happy living. smile: of appreciation are upon every face. Jollificatlon, hil- arity, a good time characterizes every party. "Our brand", they say. "can put you in pu-ndlu. right away.

Thin idea of the xraclauonen and joy of drink has got into tho nubconicloun mind of people. in general, that they fail to no the ion and shame and tragedy of the drink hablt.0The more than 50.000 down-and-outs, and another

some who no on tho way don't rnattor..Mnny will still loiilh. I am. sir, etc. W. I. GREEN, Stanley Bridge. IODINI oouncn

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In Northern Ontario we are grateful for the abundant bless- ings we enjoy in forests, lakes and streams yet. unspoiled by the hand of man. News report. from Southern Ontario on an 8'1-degree weekend, told how only 25 out of a crowd of 5,000 on beaches at Toronto braved the 54-degree water. But. the paragraph that caught our eyes reported: "Both beaches were cluttered with dead fish, and the water was scummy." Northern Ontario with its lakes so clear that it is possible to see the bottoms, and shore lines that have never seen five people, let alone 5,000, is the, last frontier for un- deflled Nature.-(Budbu y Star).

A group of local people had an extremely interesting experience when they visited the American Cynamid plant here and saw the progress that is being made in getting rid of pollution; not only

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NEW RAILWAY CARE

"There are now under construc- tion at the Railway Car Shops two passenger cars, which will be a. valuable addition to the rolling stock of the Railway. They are built from plans recently selected in Chicago by Mr. Fraser, fore- man of the car works. They are of the style known as Pullman's latest patent, and, when finished. will cost the handsome sum of 55,000 each. In -if -n they are 53 feet long, by seven feet ten inches broad, and will each have a seating capacity 'for fifty-six persons. The material of which they are being built is the very best-the frames being oak and iron and the sheathing white wood.

"They will be elaborately fin- ished in the interior, with polished ash and mahogany, and be fitted with all the latest improvements. The seats will be of the Queen Anne style, with rattan cushions, while the mounting of the seats and other fixtures will be nickel plated. James Spear's patent: hot air stove will be used as a heating apparatus, and the ventilation will be of the most .improvod system. When finished we believe these cars will. for beauty, strength and comfort. compare favorably with any of the kind on the Con- tinent.

"Mr. Unsworth, who is superin- tending the building of these handsome cars. yesterday showed us through the Mechanical De- partment. It presents a very credltable appearance. The shops are well arranged, the machinery is in excellent order, and a mark- ed improvement in the facilities for working is observable on every hand. The engines appear to be in splendid condition, and are elegantly polished. and tastefully painted. This shows that the Mcchanlcal Department of the P. E. Island Railway is in charge of an'efl'lcient. and energetic gentle- man who knows his duties and performs them well.”

-The Examiner, April 26, I883.

getting rid of it iiiajor part of the pollution in the atmosphere. but actually utilizing some of the ele- ments which. so far, have been lost and using them for worth- while products and,putting them to work. Almost one feels as if the sense of wonder has been lost as we see what is being done at the local Cyanamid plant and see what: modern science is doing. It is fine to see such a mammoth company as the Cyanamtd making such forward steps, producing such important essentials of our mod- ern living and doing it all in ii fine spirit of co-operation with the community and its own em- ployees.-(Niagara Falls Review.)

Delegates to the 12th Townsend national convention at Long Beach, Calif., found one way to keep within their much-discussed. low, fixed incomes. Ericson'a cat. eteria, which opened Just. a week ago next door to convention headquarters, 'is featuring: "All you can eat for sf." The oldsters flocked in to dine on soup. choice of ten salads. choice of eight meets with noodles and potatoes. choice of six vegetables. choice of breads and rolls with butter and choice of eight kinds of pie 9. la mode. If they werenlt sated after this repast, they went back for more at no additional charge. Since milk, tea or coffee were in- cluded in the SI, many delighted Townsendites took all three. Says Morris Flom, cafeteria general manager: ”Theylve just gone wild, and we've been swamped.-(wall Street Journal).

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All the old virtues, whatsoever

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But. add thereto whatever bard has sung

Or seer has told of when in trance and dream

They saw the Happy Isles of pro- phecyl

Let. Justice hold her scale, and truth divide

Between the right and wrong; but give the heart

The freedom of its fair inheri- tance.

-John Greenleaf Whittier. UNDERGROUND HERO

COPENHAGEN-(OP)-A new best-seller in Denmark is the book "October 43" recounting the work of II Swedish group which evac- uated Danish Jews under the nos- es of the Nazi occupation forces. Ange Bertelsen, leader of the group, took 1,200 Jews safely across to

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Professor whom I have mentioned before in this column, has been addreaslnga Conference in the Southern United States. Dr. Toynbee is one of the few outstanding historians of our day. some say he is the greatest one of the century. Consequent- ly, anything he says carries consid- erable weight, and he is all the more impressive on account of the fine gift. he has of using language which is not. only profound but simple enough to be under: ” by almost any thinking person. This combination of pirofundity and sim- plicity is not commonly found in the writings and speeches of world scholars, a circumstance which of course, tends to keep their worlu from popular distribution.

Another thing that makes Dr. Toynbee a favousrlte among students of history, at least in one area cov- ered by Christian civilization. is his obviously Christian bias. While he does not always follow the pat.- tern of traditional Christian teach- ing, he never fails to treat the Christian ethos with respect. sym- pathy, and understanding.

The Conference to which I refer was sponsored by a miscellaneous group of Churches and besides Dr Toynbee several distinguished phil- osophera and educators took part in it

0 Dr. Toynbee defines history itself as "the attempt to get. out from under the I- Now- Here to the They- Then- There". Nothing could be more simply expressed, and yet if one were to spend 8. whole day in studying the statement one would be able to cover only 1 small fraction of its implications. It knee to show how very penetrating a few simple words can be. There are mainly three views of history commonly held. Perhaps most. of us at some time or other have held some part of all three. for thought is hardly ever confined to any particular tlgvht compart- ment. And it. would be a bad thing if it were. There is first of all what is called the chaotic view. According to this interpretation there is no clear pattern whatsoever to the events of history. Confusion, not order, is at; the centre of all things that happen in the Universe. Hts- tory teaches no lessons. conveys no assurance for the present, and offers no hope for the future. Man ' is 9. creature of accident, not of design.

Almost anyone who looks upon a world like ours with its day to day uncertainties is tempted at times to embrace this sort of view. Dr. Toynbee himself has toyed with it and rejected it. "It is 9. view impos- sible to the serious historian", he says. And that, I imagine, should be of some help to the rest of us who hardly know what to think or whether it does much good to think at all in any serious sense.

Then there is the so-called "Hin- du-Greek" view, no more comfort- ing than the first. History is no- thing more than a repetition of in- -- -ml events. "Round and round it. goes and when lt'stop.i nobody knows". Human society ad- vances in one generation. In the next; it goes back, only to start out laboriously again. There is no real progress and no real meaning to anything. Good and evil are only

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sum nothlnzneao. As the comp. what pessimistic Biblical philoso- pher put it, "All is vanity and vexa. tlon of spirit, and there is no gooq under the sun".

Intellectunlly, it need hardiy be and, most of us reject any such ,,,,, gatlvism. Yet, if we were to m, the truth, the whole truth, mm nothing but the truth, about it ,, has often held us in near captlvih.

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Tlilrd. there is the Jewish-Chi-1... tlun concept of history as gem, how being directed by the will or o. transcendent God. Here, for mm of us, is familiar ground and in so we like to think, firm and solid ground. For all that, as we try to bring reason to bear upon faith (no faith can be very strong vi-uh. out it) this view of iilstory is no, without its grave difficulties.

It. is hard to see the hand, Ihp unerrlng hand, of a just and semi eign God in ii world like ours. Never- theless, as Dr. Toynbee palm. 0," ii mm has to live by this helm if he is to live at all. "Spealqnz purely as a historian", he 53,-, "I see behind the historic ppn. cess, and controlling it and shap- ing it, the hand of a. trsnscenden. Being, one who. transcends both nature and man".

0 O I do not. know if any plan; mm. been made to bring Dr. Toyllbee to Cnmdn. If not, I am of on. opinion they should be set in Inn. tlon forthwith. There is no ren- son why the United States to which country he is frequently in. vlted should be permitted to take up all the time he has at his dis. penal. Indeed. I should like to to see him come to this Province for a series of lectures. Our insul. arlty could very well do with the influences that such a brilliant and discerning mind could bring in bear upon it. We have - number of scholars, perhaps as good as the average anywhere, who Know his- tory, but none who can see its broad world issues as Toynbee sees them. His grasp of the many rim- blems that confront our genera- tion, his phenomenal insight intc historical processes, his teen in- prehension of social movements and national and regional psychologist that do so much to influence ru- ilizatlon, in these intellectua. gifts. he has few peers. It would cost. something to bring such a man here, and it would re- quire very careful planning, but I believe it could be done. I sup- pose the logical institutions to Smnsor such a program would bl our colleges. If they were to take the lead there is no question that they would receive wide support At least, I hope there isn't. The Churches could very well, with ad- vantage and profit to their mist. ion, lend a. helping hand. It. woiilrl take two or three years, perhaps longer. to bring it about, but such ;an Intellectual treat would hp worth waiting for.

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