and clachans of Gaeldom."

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(JI.I.Utl.l)'l"l'lt1'l'UW.N TUESDAY. NOV. '1. 1950

Lelie Fontein .

Lelie Fontein was not a great battle. yet 50 ycai's ago today, November -, 1901'. three Callafllillls won the Victoria Cross there and a i'ourth in the same engage- ment earned the Distinguished Service Or- der. Although following Lord Robert's ad- vance to Kooniati Poort, President Kruger fled to Europe, DcWet, Botha and other Boor leaders continued the struggle until May 31, 1902 by which time it had C053 the British forces some 20,000 men. I

Canada's share in the war was not im- pressive so far as the size of her contingent was concerned, but it marked the begin- ning of this nationls active participation in world affairs.

In Ottawa today Viscount Alexander unveils a plaque commemorating the gal- lant four and their companions whose ser- vice led this country towards nationhood.

Father of the Bride

In Massachusetts a manufacturing firm claimed an allowance for 36,245.97 for footing part of the bill for the weddirg of its majority shareholder and treasurer. The United States Tax Court said "No". The corporation. the Tax Court held, had acted as "father of the bride" when it picked up the cheque for the wedding bill. The guest list at the wedding, the Court found, included about 90 customers or po- tential customers of the corporation. They were not close family friends, social ac- quaintances or neighbors of the young COU- le. p A lesson to be drawn from this sad and embarrassing experience is that heavy taxation forces some industries to resort to subterfuges which, in periods of less oner- ous taxation, would not be dreamt of. Con- trols of whatever kind, even if it be con- trol of corporate earnings through high "taxation, inevitably result in a lowering oi moral and ethical standards. The fact that it happened in the United States suggests that the outcome for the "father of the bride" would have been the same if it had happened in Canada, only more so.

In Bureaucratic Language

The meticulous care with which Gov- ernment regulations are drafted in Britain is well illustrated by the following extract, recently quoted by the Conservative mem- ber of Parliament, Mr. C. F. H. Gough:

"In the nuts (unground) (other than groundnuts) order, the expression 'nuis' shall have reference to such nuts, other than groundnuts, as would, but for this amending order, not qualify as nuts (un- ground) (other than groundnuts) by rea- son of their not being nuts (unground).”

Unground groundnuts are of course peanuts. Presumably the purpose of draw- ing this careful distinction was to avoid in- dividual comparisons with the East African groundnuts of the famous colonial develop- ment scheme. "One trouble with those nuts, as distinguished from the nuts (un- ground) (other than groundnuts) of the above extract," says an exchange, "was that most of those planted appear to have remained underground, which is no fitting end i'or unground groundnuts." ,

Gaelic Mail in Duncan

Some 1,500 competitors participated in the Gaelic Mod held recently in the Clyde- side town of Dunoon under sponsorship of An Comunn Gaidhealach (The Gaelic Fel- lowship). The scene of the gathering was described by Duncan Gillespie, the Windsor Daily Star's correspondent in Scotland, as having its back to the bans and glens of the Highlands and facing across the wa- ter the less rugged countryside of Ayr- shire.

J. M. Bannerman, president of An Comunn, stressed that the real work of the fellowship was done in its planning committee and in the "towns and villages

Said The Star's correspondent: "From a dying language Gaelic is being fumed l"' to both a living and a lively one. Speaking on7he future of the Gaelic, Mr. Banner- man stressed the importance of iluvins the children in the Mod. 'With them; he said amid cheers, 'rests the future of An Comunn.' And he announced that there would shortly be three or four crgnnizers in the Highlands 'organizinI the children lines of their heritaco and their

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that now there are

"thousands more Gaelic speakers in Can- ada than in Scotland." Next vear the Scottish Mod will be held in Edinburgh, capital of Scotland - and of the Low- lands. Speaking of this year's Mod, he said: ”It is a surprising thing that so many of the competitors and prizewlnners should not be native Gaelic speakers. Some come from parts of Scotland where Gaelic has not been spokkn for five hundred years."

I UIIURIAL NUIES

The London Gazette, predecessor of the London Times, first published this date 1665.

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Are coming events casting their sha- dows before in connection with an Atlantic Winter Fair in Charlottetown?

8 3 O

Though we are not as yet making most of our opportunities in agricullure and fisheries, we are putting it all over coni- petitors at Amherst Winter Fair.

0 O 0

With the cost-of-living at an all-time high Island farmers might as well make a virtue of necessity and boast of supplying the consumer with inexpensive potatoes.

I O O

"The Chinese people are about to arise” in support of the North Koreans, reports a Communist Shanghai paper. Spontane- ous popular uprisings do take place. but not usually preceedediby semi-official an- nouncements.

O 0

Halifax is considering asking for legisla- tion which would enfranchise the wives oi taxpayers. In this day when property is largely held by women it would be only just to extend the right to husbands of taxpayers also.

The Premier and Federal Minister of Reconstruction Winters have got together here on our Trans-Canada Highway pro- ject. It seems the latter is highly satis- fied with the plans submitted aiid the de- tails outlined to him by the officials con- cerned.

Russia now shows signs of agreeing to the unification of Germany and a treaty of peace with Japan. It was not until in despair of her co-operation the Western powers started to go ahead witnout her that the Soviet Union hastens to come up with a "Me too."

There being a by-election in prospect in Queen's, it is only natural that attention should be given to public works. it is not very encouraging to be told that work on the North River bridge project cannot be started till sometime next year, while in Nova Scoiia public works are booming now.

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Whatever the layman may think of state medicine it is clearly unpopular with the medical profession. The tiny Nova Scotian village of Isaac's Harbour got no response on this side of the Atlantic to appeals for a doctor, but an advertisement in a British medical publication biought 50 applications.

In the vacancy in Queen's representa- tion, who is representing us at Ottawa in connection with the various public works projects? Naturally it would be the meni- ber for Prince or Kingis, but for different reasons, both at present 'are un.ivailablc. Senator Maclntyre or Senator Barbour may have to step into the breach to see the Public Works Ministry does not over- look us because of pressure from other mainland constituencies.

O O

Newfoundland and its Premier should not forget when criticizing our compara- tive backwardness in prosperity with their intended aggressiveness, that the chief cause of Maritime neglect was the start- ing of the C. P. trans-Canada Railway at Montreal instead of Halifax. All em- phasis at Ottawa was put on developing Quebec and Ontario trade by the opening up of the West to the neglect of the Mari- times. o

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Quebec City Council is in somewhat similar predicament as Charlottetown was over its charter. If Quebec City abides by the terms of its charter, it won't have any administration from Nov. 20 this year un- til Nov. 15, 1951. The situation exists due to an oversight. Around City Hall, they say the municipal fathers are just going to ignore the charter and govern anyway. The charter says the administration elected every two years shall take office on the following "Nov. 15". Elections are due this year but their date is Nov. 20. Once they are held, the office-taking date wonit roll around until the next year. The reason for the flaw in the terms of the charter is that municipal elections formerly were held in October. When the charter was amend- ed to put the election date off until late Noverriber, somebody forgot about the earller office-taking date.

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' & APPRECIATION

Sir,--It was my good fortune to be among those who filled the United Church at Murray H-'1" bour to its utmost capacity on Sunday night, Nov. 5, the occas- ion being the reopening of the church after being closed for a complete redecorating of the in- terior. It was indeed inspiring to see the new stained glass win- dows. snd the color scheme synchronizing as it did to bring out the beauty of God's House. The service, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Mr. lVlBCl.'."il-TSOII, and the sermon by Brigadier l'tc.:l, were also very inspiring.

It certainly does one good to get out of lhe City now and again and visit one of these up and coming churches in such a delightful setting as the United Church. of Murray Harbour is situated in. and to receive such a warm and Christian welcome. y I ri.'.1, Sir, ctr. JOHN A. MacNAIlt. Charlottetown

THE SLOW COUNT

Sir. - If tobacco killed 3 mun as a. bullet would there would be no problem, but because he can smoke from youth to old age and die with his pipe at his bedside, lie is unaware of what iilcctinc has done to him. And yet. tobacco is becoming a serious problem, more so than ever because of the in- creasing number of excessive smckers. Gene Tunney, the heavy- weight boxing champion of the world, and during World War II in charge of the Navy physical training and athletics for the Un- ited states, wrote an article for the Reader's Digest some years ago. Let. me quote: "No boxer. no athlete smokes. He knows tlint whenever nerves, muscles, heart and brain are called upon for a supreme effort the smoker is the first to fold. But how about the average man who never climbs into the prize ring or laces on s spiked shoe? Does smoking affect his vit- ality, shorten his life and nudge him down the trash slide before his time? The grim answer, based on medical testimony is ."yes", and in recent years doctors and scientists have made many careful examin- aticns into the effects of tobacco on longevity, physical and nervous energy, and general health. Strict- ly moderate smoking is not harm- ful but. I haven't. read that it does any real good. Ten cigarettes B day begins to be excessive and many of our bcys are going beyond that.

Women are now smoking in great- er numbers which bodes no good for the health of the human race. But apart from the physical and nervous injury the fact. that a dainty lady would want to use to- bacco is a mystery. One Sunday this summer I was goln into church and over in a car? lady was puff- ing a cigarette that she hoped would help her through the. service, and she would light up again as soon as she came out as many 3 man does A woman has as much liberty to smoke as I man but it does not seem fitting for the mother of cur children. Our magazines are illum- inated with ads extolling the pleas- ures and "benefits" of tobacco Pipe-smoking ministers of religion are often photographed for the magazines. The ministerial collar is supposed to add grace to the idea. The Archbishop of Canterbury had his last photograph taken with his pipe slight. I have wondered how much they get from the tobacco companies for this. I know of ono notable who was offend 012.000 for hlc picture for I certain brand of cigarettes.

Now why should the goody-goody be allowed to rob the boys of their pleasure? An old Bedouin chief on- swcfs that question in I talk to the young men of his tribe. "There nre three (cod reasons for smoklnt". he said. "First, if you smoke enough tobacco you will smell so strong the dogs will never bite you. Second. if you smoke long enough you will develop I lung trouble which will make you cough even in your sleep. Robbers will think you are awake and no will not try to Ital your Icodl. 'I,'hll'd. if you smoke on much on you can you will have many als- OIIGI. Ind dying young you will an ycursolf o lot. of trouble."

1 cm. Sir, cf4:.,

W. I. GRIIN Stanley BYHIG. P.l.I.

OUTLOOK

Not to be conquered by these

headlong days,

But to stand free: to -keep the mind at brood

On life's deep meaning, natures altitude

Of loveliness. and time's myster- ious ways;

At every thought and deed to clear the haze

out of our eyes. considering only th

What man, what life, what love. what beauty is,

This is to live. and win the final praise.

Though strife, ill fortune harsh human need

Beat down the sow. at moments blind and dumb

Wibh 8E0"y: yet. patience -- there shall come

Many great voices from life's outer sea.

Hours of strange triumph. and. when few men need,

and

Murmurs and glimpses of eter- niiy.

-Archibald Lampmnn.

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The Age-old Sto

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I beseech you therefore, breth-I ran, by the mercies of God. that ye present your bodies a lIvlng' sacrifice. holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable ser-. vice. And be not conformed to) this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind. that ye may prove what. is that good, and acceptable. and perfect. will of God .

N0 SURVIVORS

CHAMONIX. France, Nov. 8 - (AP) - A French mountaineer

authority said today there was "absolutely no hope" of findlngi any survivors of the Air India'

Constellation which crashed into Mont Blane Friday with 48 per- sons aboard. Maj. Jacques Flattnrd. commander of the French army mountain school here, said the plane had disintegrated on crash- ing and was strewn over a wide area on both sides of the French- Ilallan frontier.

TENDERS

Sealed Tenders will be re- ceived by the undersigned up to November 14th. for fifty, acres of land belonging to the Estate of John 'I'. Power,l said land adjoining the pro-I perty of Ira Stewart, Sum- merviile, P. E. 1.

Parties who tendered for woodland in Elliotvale, kind- ly send in duplicate tenders.

S. S. HESSIAN, K.C. Solicitor, Estate John T. Power.

Uld Charlottetown (And P. E. I.)

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"Mr. George Mackenzie, of New Glasgow near Pictou, has. we un- derstand, made an offer to the Government, to put an iron steam- er on the line from this port to Pictou to run daily. Sundays ex- cepted; and when an English mail arrives there, to start immediately after coming from Charlottetown, and thus perform two trips in the day. He will undertake. it is said, to have the vessel built in the course of the ensuing winter at Glasgow. in Scotland. after the most approved models and with the latest improvements in ina- chinery, and expressly fitted to the peculiarities of tide, place, &c., so that the passengers will step on board at either place and step out again without trouble or the intervention of boats.

"This is an offer which deserves serious consideration. and inas- much as a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. we should prefer closing with Mr. Mackenzie, than going on in the unsatisfac- tory way that we are. The ob- jection started to complying wiih this offer, it is hinted. is. that the Government intend to change the route from Pictou to Tatama- gouche. We confess that we are partial to this latter place. as be- ing more direct and bringing us nearer the Atlantic by a day; but then the question arises. as to whether we are prepared to over- come the obstacles that lie in the way of the new route.

"There is one consideration that Ought to operate strongly in favor of keeping to Piciou, and that is, that a considerable deal of com- merce has arisen between the two Doris. which would increase great- ly. if the communication was cer- tain and that more and more so. when the railroad shall have been finished between Halifax and Pic- iou. We fear it would be a long time before the commerce bc- iween Charlottetown and Tamma- Souche would induce the making of a junction line between the lat- ter place and Trurc. Mr. Mac. kenzle asks ten yea;-3' privilege, and by the end of that time. many Chan!” may have taken place. and separate steamers may be running between both places. Plctou and Tdlaljnazouche as well as Shediac, Richibucto and Mirdinichi." -I-faszsrd's Gazette, Sept. 24, 1355

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During tho put two years MO.- 000 boys throuzhtcut the world Joined the Boy Scout Movement it was recently announced by Lord Rowallan, Chief Scout of the am. ish Commcu-wealth. World mem- bership is now 4,800,000, mrd Rowailan stated. - Boy scout. News.

If is Indeed unusual to have I! membed of the diplomatic ocrps in Washington praised for his driving. Diplomats here are the targets for a good deal of tart. comment for their seemlnglng in- attention to traffic regulations particularly on parking. For that reason it is refreshing to have the tables turned, with a diplomat re- ceiving n courteous driving award from the American Automobile Association. Jorge I-fazera, ti-.c minister-counsellor of the Costa Rican -Embassy, has won this re- cognition for. his courteous regard for B pedestrain. washlngtcri Post.

An impatient fellow in Mexico accidentally wounded himself when he tried to make a notch-hole in his belt with an ice pick, but with- out first removing the belt. He must be a cousin of the cooper who tried to kill a fly on his head by swinging with a mallet. Hamilton Spectator,

The Victorian flther with 1 full heard, or even with mutton-chop whiskers or a flowing handle-bur moustache, had a. patriarchal as- pect. It was easy enough for him to be stern, since he had the ap- pearance to make his stern man- ner convincing. The modern fa- ther ls less effectively equipped His efforts at being stern. if not met with quiet amusement. evoke scmething that looks like lll-dis- guished contempt. Halifax Chronicle-Herald.

Although a. farmer can be util- fied with overalls fcr a stroll ii- cross his own or a neighbors acres. the suburbnnite, or the city dwel- ler turned countryman, likes to wears tweeds, the rcugher the better. Indeed, tweeds have be- come nuuniform badge of emanci- pation from the urban scene and the mndding Crowd. The "bll5l' ivess suit." slcekly moulded from "fine worsted." or the fcrcclousiy named "shnrskln" can accompary the polished desk and the confer-

JROFESSIONAL CARDS

I Notes By rheway:

moo room. But in t A which has the coiors5cl"B:f.h”1”ih heather and even a breathmm Hcbrldean hearth-smoke in 1",: we3V9p l5 Something In wmch a man can stride over Coniiefctig-1 hillside with a shaggy (mum 113 that of the terrier at his heels .5 New York Herald Tribune. A

The Rural scene is 3 er in Midland. A cop v; - , to "Honorable Donglal; ls House of Commcns, 0ttaw;;,'- A M days later the copy was f'(.'ll1l"nvIu marked "Address unknown, posl. ago due 16c." Has anyone mlslald a cabinet minister? Qua.” Citizen.

farm mpg

0!! my tiny in this time of y... : motorist travelling the mm h13hWBY Of New Brunswick meet; car after car with. deer c-areas”; roped to the fenders. Fascinated crowds of spectators gather mound tourist automobiles parked on up. town streets with as many lls eigi,-, deer cross-piled over the roof aim engine hood. A licensed hunter in New Brunswick is ullciverl to kg: two deer. And if a party of fun (3: six hunters from the United Sling; is lucky enough to get eight deer, then they are abiding by the aw. A report: from the customs station at St. Stephen shows that up 1;, a few days ago Rlllolllnbllr-5 had carried 403 deer across the border lnto the United States. or the”, lid had been shot in New Bruiis. wick and 287 in Nova scotla. - Saint John Telegraph-Joiirnal.

Wills, like most. legal documents. are so notoroius for their 1ll'0l.x. ,, that it is refreshing to road 01 the gentleman who lately rlzspos. ed of all his property, vzilueci at f2'f1,55l, in 17 words. Yet even that does not break recoi'ds in test. mentary brevity. In recent y ,5, probate has been granted to ti. will bequeathing 1:27.000 in H words. and to another dispensing of s considerable fortune in ten words scribbled in lead pencil, Matthew Arnold. as Ls well known. com. pressed his fln:il- beslaniclil. into 13 words, and sir Jaincs ritz- James did even better, with only nine. The shortest Will preserved at Somerset House was written by a clerk on an envelope. nnd said, "All to mother'. But for the crest.- est pertinence of all, Rnbclnis is still supreme: "I possess nolliuig: I owe much; the rest I lemn to the poor.” Manchester Guardian.

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