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CIRCULATION II

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VE Day

'l'his is the eighth aniiivei-sai'y of the end of the war against Nazi Germany. To-'; morrow services and parades will be hcltll in many parts of the world, including this Province, to commemorate the sacrifice oil those who gave their lives in that strugglci against aggression. The Memorial Day; church parades and services are faithfully observed by the Canadian Legion.

It is well to recall the sacrifice whichl In many young men. and young w0mcn.; loo, made a decade ago. Th0.V b9-10nEed 101 I cynical generation. They had no illusions about the glory of war or of a wonderfuli age that it would usher in. They knew iii was a profitless waste. Yet they foughtl and died so that it would not be impossible for their fellows to create the kind of world that they would have liked to live in. They knew that stopping Hitler's aggression was essential so that the possibility of building I free and happy world could be retained.

They succeeded in their aim. The world did not fall under the Dictator's heel and their successors are free to work and plan for a better civilization. Their successors, too, have met another challenge which could have undone the gallant defence of freedom. The fighting men have never failed to show their mettle. Reniembcring them should be a challenge toms all to make use of the second and third chance which they have won.

Lesson From Ontario

It is not necessary to go outside our own provincial highway accident record for reasons for commending the Government's new traffic program and urging its full sup- port by the public. But the annual statis-y tics covering motor vehicle accidents inl Ontario, just released in the form of an official document from the Ontario De-1 partment of Highways, show how neces- sary safety measures have become. Acci- dents last year in Ontario totalled 58,515 with a property value damage of .ii19,457,- 858. The figures show 1,010 persons fatal- ly injured, and 23,634 persons were non- fatally injured. Of the total accidents, no fewer than 38,341 happened in clear weath- er, against, for example, 4,139 in snow or Ileet and a mere 872 in fog.

Nearly all of them (51,639) happened on paved road; and 36,493 were on dry Iurface against only 11,199 on wet surface. There were approximately as many acci- dents on straight roads (15,137) as at in- tersections (15,753). Also, the majority 133,665) happened in daylight. And out of the 103,031 vehicles involved, nearly all! (99,672) were "in apparent good conditi0n,"l and 66,284 were "going straight". l

S0 material hazards were a lesseri quantity; the overwhelming cause of acci-; dents lay in drivers themselves. Here the? statistics carry a few salutary indictmentszi "speed too fast for road or traffic con-; ditions" was No. 1 cause with 3,876 drivers, in that category: 3.710 did not have the, right of way; 2,114 were on the wrong

side of the road: 2,634 drove off the road- way.

An analysis of these figures will show. that in general they parallel the situationl here and in other Provinces-a situation: brought about by the failure to keep; abreast, in safety precautions, of the tre-I mendous increase in motor traffic. It thej regulations now in effect in Prince I-Jdwardl island are given wholchearted co-operation: by our citizens. we may yet enjoy the privilege and advantage of leading all Can-, ada in restoring the balance and reducingj our highway casualty toll to saner propor-l tions.

Solar Energy

Localities which are not blessed with adequate resources of coal or water power have been looking forward to the day when atomic energy will be available on a com- mercial basis. There is, in addition, an-, other source of energy which may well be- come important in future.

Only a tiny proportion of the heat radi- ated in all directions by the sun reaches the earth, but this quantity, in human terms, is enormous. It has been calculat- ed, for example, that it is as much aswouid be produced by burning 50,000 times the amount of coal which is mined each year- or enough in one year to melt a layer of

For thousands of years, comments Un- esco F eatures, men have dreamed of liar- nessing this power. Plutarcli mentioned the problem, and we know it also pre-occupied Archimedes. Modern attempts to utilize solar energy directly began with the con- struction by Buffon in the 18th century of a huge mirror designed to focus the sun's rays on a single point. In the 19th century, scientists in many countries-Saussure and Mouchot of France, Melloni of Italy, Tyn-

.g f dall of England, and others-sought practi-

cal solutions to the problem. in our own century, stimulated largely by the work

of the Americans, Abbot, Fowle and Alrich.

'such efforts have been multiplied.

It is now possible to report that re- search has passed beyond the laboratory phase and that we can look forward with confidence to practical industrial use of the sun's heat. The biggest installation in the world for this purpose, supervised by Pro- fessor Felix Trombe, is in the little village of Mont Louis, in the French Pyrenees. This consists of two large mirrors facing each other. The first of these is a flat rec- tangular reflector 42 feet long, mounted on bearings and turned constantly by a motor to follow the sun throughout the day. Rays are reflected from this surface to a para- bolic niirror which focusses the light and heat. Professor Trombe's solar oven has produced temperatures ranging up to 2,- 500fC. (4,564 17.), which is comparable to that produced by modern industrial electric ovens. Thisitemperature is sufficient to melt a 100-lb. block of iron in one hour.

This procedure presents enormous ad- vantages. Not only does it produce high temperatures, at no cost in fuel, but it cre- ates these tempcratures in the form of pure, radiant heat. Other industrial ovens, using coal, oil or electricity result in undesirable fumes and other combustion products and, in some cases, particles from the lining of the oven. Such impurities are sometimes incorporated into the substances being heat- ed, seriously impairing the quality of the finished product.

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EDITORIAL

Tomorrow, Mother's Day.

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Memorial Day church parade, tomor- row. I Q 0 Tomorrow, 3th Sunday after liaster,

Rogation Sunday.

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A decidedly encouraging announcement is the statement by the City assessor that he has never raised the assessed value of a property because it was cleaned up or paint- ed up, nor does he intend to.

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The National Beautification Campaign next week comes a little late to interest Islanders in entering the Rural Beautifica- tion Contest but it should encourage those who have entered to put their best foot forward to make a good showing. Char- lottctown is expected to observe the follow- ing week.

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The tightened traffic regulations an- nounced by Attorney-General Walter E. Darby should make for easier as well as safer driving. It can be very nerve-wrack- ing indeed to have to counter a series of unexpected and rlnngerous moves by users of the highway.

The formal ratification of the German surrender took place in Berlin this date 1945. When the advancing western Allies had reached the Elbe they were ordered to halt. evidently in order not to encroach on a sphere already earmarked for the Rus- sians. The Russians captured Vienna April 13 and met American troops on the Elbe on April 23. The final German stand was in Berlin. The surrender of Japan follow- ed on Sept. 12, at Singapore.

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(Tlilwlottctown citizens have been asked to co-operate with the City Council and Community Planning Association in im- proving the appearance of the city. We should be as particular about not throwing waste paper and other things to clutter up the streets for our own enjoyment as for the sake of making a favorable impression on visitors. The coming tourist season does, however, give an extra impetus to the urge for community-wide Spring clean- ing.

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A new road map of Prince Edward 15- land, published by the Travel Bureau, has

the new route numbers for the various highways, shows recent changes in direc- tion, particularly in the vicinity of Borden, and indicates recent extensions of pave- ment. A great deal of information is at- tractively presented. Surprisingiy, how- ever, two level crossings are shown be- tween Travellers Rest and Kensington which have been eliminated by the Department of Public Works and Highways.

THE GUAPDYAN.

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MOTHI:'.RS' DAY

8ir:- Once more the drudgery of winter has gone and as we move along this glorious month of May once more we see and hear about Mother's Day. I, as one sctrlbe who for the twenty-aixtlh year has been trying to picture mother as she really is. admit I have failed in what I would like to see her pictured, and I am sure all mothers are as dear to their own as mine. Twen-ty-one years have gone since my dear mother left. this crazed world. but I live on and on with her, day af- ter day I hear her voice in the murmur of the wind at night. as if seeking again the door of life that. is closed for ever behind her: yes. to come back to warn us again. I turn the key in the golden book of memories and live with her again in childhood, hold her small white hand and lis- ten to her teachings of the days ahead.

I learn from tier again the lesson so often taught. me, to see God, in this lovely month of May, to see Him in the flowers, to see Him in everything; to learn again to be meek and kind to others, to be honut and faithful to the end of the Journey over the stormy sea of life. To me she is the one we can go back to when all others fail us. Nothing can kill a mother's love, not even the roaring sea. can quench the burn-

- ?oe&l'6maz

1 "THIS lill-ISS IVI-I'RI". IN"

i'Iliiis mess we're in: it tops the

lists

Of subjects for psychiatrists, The laymen and the ministers. The bachelors and the spinsters, The barbers and the pessimlsts, The taximen and optimists, The politicians and the wags- And often serves for corny gags. It's dished up at. the Club

And hlc-coughed at the lowly pub. Comedians give it R. twist;

it'll welcomed by the fatalist. They gesture through their dis-

logues To prove we're going to the dnga; Their tears well up as each por- trays The blessings of the good old days.

Country

Adam grew old and weak and hi

t. n Fruiting about "this mess were in",

For many days old Noah he-wed And hacked and sawed and peg- ged and stewed, And frowned on all

chagrin Because of the mess they were in, Moses oft. heard his flock apply The same old sorry, dog-cared 011'.

with deep

Since those for days of ancient creed.

mm geiiemtion has agreed Their era saw the sore dist:-ess of mankind in its deepest mess. The world would soon come to

an end

Too horrible to comprehend.

They all Joined in long, loud hoora

ya For life back in the good old days. GTIndIMhH lived to ninetly-eight. Withugnva misgivings for the e

Of future gerieratlont lot.-

The universe had gone to potl He when life is damned to bg In fifty hundred-fifty three, Will hear the and and dolaful din We iheuar today: "This mess we're

-5. Barlow Bird. !reetwn,P.l.I.

inc Age Old Story

For we know in part. and we prophesy in part. But when that which is perfect la come. then that which is in part shall be done away . . . For now we see through a glass. darkly: but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.

lng love of a. mother's heart for her children. i A few days ago we read of the joy of two mothers who were told more than a year ago their sons were killed in the war only to find out a few da.Y5 Btzo they were alive: their joy not even they themselves could describe As I write those lilies tonight I think with sorrow of the scores

of mothers who are neglected and abused by their very own. But. now Mothers' Day is here:

let. us all turn to that dear soul no matter where she. is, no mat- ter what. she is doing, no mat- ter if she is alive or dead; through her you and I are here. Remem- ber her now. In another year so many more IIIOUICIS will have gone, reward; and standing at her grave with wet eyes will not bring her back. The door of life closes behind us once more for- ever. Tomorrow is Mot.hc:'s' Day; and, mothers everywhere, for the twenty-sixth time I salute you and honor you as mothers on

this your day. I am Sir! cstc.. Walter A. O'Brien.

Morcll, P.E.I. IEOTHIEIPE I.0I'E Sir.-Mother's Day being here

we wish to pay 'our everyday senti- ment of high respect. to woman and motherhood. It is soiiietliiiig iiiiforgetafole tq keep a vigil in life of what is good, true, and beautiful. "The heavens declare the glory of God." The earth proclaims the nobility of wonian- hood. Nc-ble liidr.-ed are the moth- ers who mould the characters of the little men and women who are to be the leaders in succeed- ing generations. But for mother.-r co-operation in ahild-(building the humaii race would revert to bar- ba-ivism.

Men in all walks of life abound in loving irfcrerrc to their -mot.li- nrs. Out. of hundreds we herewith present. a few: .

"One good mother is worth a hundred sclioolniasters." --George Her.-'.)ei't.

"All that. I am my mother made me." Jcvhn Quincy ACIEIIIIS.

"Men are what. their mothers made them."-Ralph Waldo Emer- son.

"Youth fades; love dii-oops;

leaves of friendship fall.

A mnter's hope oullives

all."

the them

-Oliver Wendell Holmes. A mother's love begins before her child is born: it. lives in every

like mine, to their eternal.

Old Chart ttetown

(And P. I. 1.)

FIRE ENGINE ORDERED

"A letter has been received by Mr. J, 0, Nantes, chairman of the Pump and Well Assessors of Char- lottetown, from David Macglll. F.sq., Dumfrles, in which that gentleman states that as far back as the 5th Jilly last he had entered into Ii. contract with Messrs. James Sleight R-. Co.. engineers to the Highland Society of Scotland. for the mn- struction of a fire engine. of a very superior description, for the use or this town. "The engine has two 7-inch brass working barrels and copper air yes. sci, oak cistern. etc., also 80 feet. 215 inch leather. riveted nose-pipe, 20 fret suction-rive. two brass let-pipes, etc. - the whole to be furnished in A complete working state, equal in R-ll respects to those of the Edin- burlzh Fire Esta-blislimcnt, for the sum of E100 Sterling, "The engine was to have been delivered on or before the 7th of September, but owing to various circumstances the contractor had been unable to fulfil this part of his agreement. When Mr, Macgill wrote. the engine was nearly ready TOT Shipment, and he was wait- ing for further instructions on the sixbject, The Assessors have, we believe, directed Mr. Macgul to send out the engine by the first vessel which may offer next Spring, direct for this port."

--Colonial Herald, Nov. 12, 11342, mm

pulsation of the cIilld's heart, in every drop of its blood and at- fer birth even unto death. The child's fir.-tr. inrpresslons, first thoughts. first. lessons in life ooine from the mother. Its first words are caught from a mother; lovlniz lips. Good mothers are blossoms ofthope in God's earthly garden. A child's life is 3. blossom. inf: example of affection, of what. mm l10i2es his heaven will be like. Indeed, the promise 'of what 11 man is to be is contained as in 9. golden vessel in a mother's soul.

In the following words Long. fellow describes the Son of the

World's concern for His most Etorilras mother: 'tEven He who died on the

Cmss, in the last hour, in me l.li'lill'L9l'ElblP. agony or death. was mindful of His mother, as it to teach us that this holy love should be our last worldly thought the last. point. of earth from which the soul would take its flight for lieaven."

History records the deeds of great men. Little is known of the mothers who started these sons on the road to high recognition. Left to pngnn legend the found- llng heroes were suckled by a she-wolf or other wild animal. Christianity in the fulness of time gave motherhood the dignity it. deserved. History tells us little about the mothers of Socrates,

Plnsto and Aristotle; of Homer,

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MOTHER'S DAY THOUGHT!

Henry ward Beecher, the not- ed 19th century preacher, said in one of his addresses; "When God thought of mother He must. have laughed with satisfaction and framed it quickly, so rich. so deep, so divine, so full of soul, power and beauty, was the con- ception". He was probably think- ing specifically of his own mo- ther, for it is a fact that men who have reached great distinction have generally lavished praise on their mothers.

The poet. Coleridge said that A mother was "the hOlI68L thing alive". John Quincy Adams, one time American president, is quot- ed as saying: "All that I am my mother made me." And the great Lincoln once remarked: "No man is poor who has had a godly nio- ther."

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It. would be easy enough for the cynic to find sentimental traces in all such ttlmonials. For that matter, there is a sentimental touch in every human relation- shlip. But tesatinionials like the low I have quoted do reveal something of the wide and far renwhmg influence for good that the mothen of our race have ex- ercised and are now exercising in the living story of humanity.

It must. be admitted that not all the influence of mothers as recorded in history and literature has been good and ennobling. In the Biblical story the mother of Esau and Jacob was noted more for a scheming tempcranient than for a aelf-sacrificing spirit which seems, usually, to belong to ma- therhood. Tha mother of Shake- speare's Hamlet. was not a partl- cularly noble soul. In fact, she was of such a character as to make her son exclalm: "Frallty, thy name is woman; "No doubt, there have been mothers or that type in real life as well as in fiction. But these and other in- stance: to the contrary, the word

Dante and Shakespeare; of Miche- langelo or Mozart; of Alexander, Caesar, Ctlurlemagne, Focth and Eisenhower. It is but. another ex- ample of selfless acclaim in It mother's devotion to duty.

In his lust. for political power Napoieon was a rutthleits dicta- totr. Yet. where his political am- bition was not involved he was capable of shrewd observations on society. He said, "The future des- tiny of the child is always the work of the mother.” And again: "Fiance needs nothing so much to promote her regeneration as good mothers."

To me, more beautiful than the most glorious sunset is the face of a loving mother.

"What. is a molars love?

A noble, pure and tender flame

Enk1rndled,,,fmm a.bm'e,

To bless the heart of earthly mould,

The warmest love tzhat cant grow cold'

This lata mothetrks love," I am, Sir, etc, J.P.M.