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CHARLOTTETOWN.

FRIDAY. AUGUST 31, 1951

Mr. st. Laurent's Shoes

Like the Winnipeg Free Press, me Of- tawa Journal is of opinion that the rumor- ed retirement of Prime Minister St. Latt- rent amounts to something more than ”thc idle speculation of political dogdays". The Prime Minister, it says, has in fact let it be known that, short of a worsened world situation, he will call it a day before the next election, and summon a party co 1- vention to select his successor. Who is there in the party to fill his shoes?

The Journal says that Mr. Howe stands next in prestige, but it is doubtful if the latter, well in the mid-afternoon of life. and with years of arduous service behir.d him, would care to take on new and heav- ier responsibility. The choice for Mr. St Laurent's mantle, therefore, must be among three or four younger ministers, none com- manding great prestige. or seemingly in the mould of chleftatnship. Mr. Abbott, the most experienced of the lot, would probably have most support, and especially among Quebec membets. Mr. Pearson would have a following among the "intel-

lectuals” and the youthful leftists of thc

party, and Mr. Martin and Mr. Claxtor, both publicity-wise and ambitious, would be heard from. A dark horse who might become mtlch less dark uould be Mr. Wai- ter Harris, being talked about increasingly by those who think the Liberal party has strayed too far from 'grass roots” pol- itics.

Our Ottawa contemporary says nothing about Agriculture Minister Gardiner, who may prove to be the sturdiest horse of all.

some Farmers' Reasons

What causes some people to choose agriculture as an occupation and others to choose to go elsewhere? A study made in Eastern Ontario in 1949 is quoted in this connection in the current issue of the Economic Annalist. The study was concern- ed with the changes that had taken place in a dairy farming region over a period of thirty years and among the matters dealt with were the changes in population which had occurred during the period. Of the male descendants of the farmers on the original farms, which were visited in 1917' and 1918, who were still on the farm, 24., or 35 per cent, said that they stayed there because they liked to farm. Fourteen, or a little over 20 per cent, said that they had stayed on the farm because their parents were old or in poor health and could not have continued to farm unless some one had stayed on the farm.

Quite closely related to this is the sit- uation which occurred on 11 farms, 16 per cent of the farms reporrng. In these cases the farmers who were interviewed said tht.' they had stayed there because they were the only sons in the family and had to take over the farm. Ten farmers, nearly 15 per cent, said that they had stayed on the farvn because their older brothers had left and someone had to stay on the farm and cp- erate it along with their parents Five farmers inherited farms, two said theit health was not suited to any other occupa- tion and two said that they didn't have any better alternative. i

The striking thing about this analysis was that 35 per cent of the farmers r3- porting said that they had chosen to stay on the farm because they liked it. About 20 per cent said they had stayed out of n sense of filial responsibility, in factJt may be said that thirty-seven per cent staycvi because of a sense of filial responsibility, and to that may be added the others, amounting to 14 per cent, who stayed be- cause their older brothers had got out and there was no one left to help the old folks. Only a few of the women who were das- cendants of the original operators remain- ed on the original farm. They stayed there because they liked the farm and farm life. or because of a sense of duty to their par- ents. '

The reasons given by the male descend- ants for leaving the original famts were as follows: 34.2 per cent said they left be- cause the' farm was not large enough to support all adult members of the family: 26 per. cent said outright that they did notlikc farming; 16 per cent left to begin farming elsewhere; nearly seven per cent Iaidtitdr heaititwu not suited to form- ing; about seven per. cent left; to gontlnue iitdrbdtaoatiott; over five pet-cent left he- caunptitefumwu erredtoaome oth- I your at the unlbv; ioqthan three

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, It is to the credit of our distmguishecl

Islander, Mr. Cyrus Citing, now a foremost public man in the U. S. A., that his" name should have been submitted to President Truman by the copper strikers as arbitrator 'in the dispute between them and the mine- liowners.

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Owing to the sudden death of the Mayor of Ottawa, Miss Whitton, LL.D., and social worker, has become acting Mayor of Can- .ada's capital. No more fitting appointment lcould be made, especially as acting host when the Lord Mayor of London, and the Royal Edinburgh's visit Ottawa.

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Owing to the scarcity of teachers over 1,000 children in Newfoundland will have to go without schooling this year. There is likewise a scarcity of school accommodation, but even where this is available, no fewer than 120 rooms are without teachers. We have reason, like the man in the temple, to be thankful we are not so bad as that.

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John Bunyan, author of ”Pilgrim's Pro- gress”, died this date 1688. He fought briefly in the Parliamentary army and after the restoration was imprisoned twice as "a common upholdcr of several unlaw- ful meetings and conventlcles”. It was dur- ing his first twelve years imprisonment at Bedford jail that most of his writings were

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Germans between 15 and 48-years of age have arrived in the West to help to garner the bountiful harvest of wheat. The days are not long past when the youths of this Island and the liiaritimes went by harvest excursion trains for this purpose, some of them never to return. In the case of the German immigrants they have no

come Canadians and enjoy the benefit of working in a land of plenty with abundant resources not yet scratched.

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The addresses of Deputy Chief Scout Jackson Dodds at Rotaty and St. James' bring forcibly to the attention of parents and others that the future of this Prov- ince, this Canada, and the world in gen- eral is dependent upon character building, and that the best means for this purpose are the home, the church and the schpol. At a Catholic Scout Jamboree in Quebec ycardinal McGuigan laid emphasis on the lsamc and stated that Boy Scout training Iwas ideal work in conjunction with these ivthrec institutions.

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Nothing is more distressing to'parents than to learn of the death of their oft- spring while on holiday. Two young Cana- dians on a motorcycle holiday in France, were killed near Abbcville on Saturday when a truck crashed into them. Police identified them only as Gerald Ross-Rith dei, 21, and George Wilson, 20, of Ontario, who had recently been living in London. A witness said the truck swerved out into the road without a signal. and hit the mo- torcycle, throwing the two against a wall. Police arrested the drivel on a charge of manslaughter, and communicated the sad ;news to the Canadian High Commissioner tin Paris who cabled to Ottawa.

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How to finance the 340 old age pension will be one of the first 1obs of the next Par- liament. The income tax is already a dis- criminatory tax. It falls mainly upon wage earners and salaried people. Their incomes are stated in the companies' books, and most of their tax is taken away from them before they even see the money. The num- ber of those in the so-called "higher brack- ets” is comparatively few, as the figures show. In other words, the income tax is one that falls mainly upon middle class in- comes, and mostly upon those who happen to have their incomes in wages or salaries. It is certainly important that the new old age pensions should be contributory. But it does not seem fair that one particular class in the national community-a. class already suffering from evident discrimin- ation-should be picked upon to do all the contributing. The tax consciousness for the new pensions will have to be more widely shared and felt. The prospect is that many Canadians will feel nothing, as far as pensions are concerned, except the pleasure of collecting them without any

question as to what they have previously

required to take

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The hold-up in the completion of new in Dominion Bureau of a istics is likely to be overcome shortly. Mortgage money which got scarce for .2 while, seems to have loosened up at around

intention of returning, they want to be-.

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entrance to the all smudged and the name unre- cognizable? it stands alone through drought. through storm. it burns

drink. It takes the blasts of the hatlstones, the bite of the frost. It gives its unlaltering service to its him with its mouth spread in a broad grin. waiting to give and receive. Sure- ly this neglected servant is worthy of its owner's name painted leglbly on its side. - High River Times.

Rain drops are roughly the size of BB shot. fired by an air rifle. Assuming 250 feet. a second as the velocity of a BB, is ralndrop has the same kinetic energy at 580 miles an hour, explained J. L. Baal. of the Cornell aeronautical lnboratory in B. General Electric science forum. Rain erosion on an aeroplane flying at 550 miles an hour is somewhat similar to having about 50 38's from an Airgun strike each square inch every second. No circuit has ever been lost. because of rain ero- sion, but certain parts, such as radar housings have failed. -New York Times.

Apparently it is an ill pollen. carrying wind that blows no good. Flor years hay fever sufferers have waged : relentless war of words. scythe: and chemical sprays against; the ragweed, whose pollen wafted on Summer breezes brings them misery and red noses. Now several groups come forward to

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This column is open to the discussion by correspondenia of questions of interest. The Guardian does not necess: II! the opinion of w..espondenis.

BLOOD DONOR. CLINICS

S'tr,- May I call to the attention

of yourreaders the Red Cross Blood Donor Clinics which are at present being held in 13 centres in this Province, all the way from Tlgnish to Souris. Several of these clinics have now taken place with fair succeu but. with an attendanceof at least 100 less than the objective set.Unlesthe clinics to be held between now and next Wednesday can surpass their original objectives the province will not be able to reach its quota. This will mean that there will not be a. sufficient supply of blood to meet the needs of pat- ients in our local hospitals in the next three months, and that we will be unable to do anything to- wards providlng blood for the armed services overseas and the building up of a stock of plasma for Civilian Defence. It is to -be hoped that our cit- izens who have bencfitted by the 6,183 free transfusions of blood they have received during the past 2 1-2 years can influence their relatives, friends and neighbours to be donors at these Red Cross Clinics. In this way they can ex- press their appreciation of the service which either saved their lives or materially assisted them to regain health and strength more quickly after a serious operation. I feel sure that our Prince Edward islanders will, as they have in the past, give their full support to this very worthy cause when they realize the dire necessity there is of obtaining the quota set.

I am, Sir. etc.

J. HAROLD SHAW, M.D. Charlottetown

IS 1;! OUR. BUSINESS?

sir,..An item appeared in The Guardian of August entitled "Big Bingo At. Forum.” It was statcd that "Since the Protestant Orphanage and St. Vincent's Or- phanage will benefit financially from the night's doings, the bingo has the approval of the authorit- ies be-forehand." It did not say these charitable organizations would receive the total receipts, nor what. other organizations would share in the benefits. I am sup- posing that another organization is sharing in the benefits; if I am wrong about this then I stand corrected.

I am aware that certain fauna of gambling are legal for charit- able organizations provided the prizes put: up have been offered for sale by those organizations on 9. previous occasion, and even then I understand the value of each prize is limited. I do not think thlt value would cover the price - of a new refrigerator. .

The orphanages solicit contribu- tlons from the public. and receive help in various ways. Are they now seeking this means of financing their work. or are they being of- fered a portion of the proceeds from Bingo?

At the meeting of the Maritime conference of the United Church of Canada, at Saotviile in June of this year, the following resolution wu passed: "We reaffirm our op- position to gambling in any form. and again urge the Federal Gov- ernmont to repeal the section of the criminal code which grant: permission to conduct. raffles and game: of chance for charitable

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in the light of ihc' above it in difficult for us, who accept the united church la the way of W! religious guidance, to wttntcnanoa bingo an a mun: to finance an institution that earn for children. limo, like other forms of gambling. make: I lot. of people payfcwhat oneplnonmoygot.

nu, bu the are known. It can be said without an faarot contradiction that rambling

contributed to help finance, the system. ' t

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ftut'ondato motiothoidcagff l3 ot-nothing t- gr very little. ha thins: could be t cviia well

we find it in the life of Jesus Christ.

We, who are Interested in righteousness and the welfare of the people are entitled, yea, it; is our duty. to oppose indirect methods of overcoming legal statutes, and introducing things contrary to the moral welfare of the people.

We probe the intrigues of what we consider false religious and political doctrines, and where we cannot exert law we warn the people in every possible way against them. I do not think that comfort, happiness and the bless- ings of God are attained or increas- ed through gambling; rather, I feel, peoplearehurt; and led astray and sin is committed. May I ask: who gets the profit, and in what. way?

Today I received a. letter from 3. Mr. A. Williamson. Field Agent for the "Maritime Home For Girls" at Truro. N. 5. one of his statements was: "Juvenile delinquency is a. thing that happens to an individ- uul-not a thing he does. The Juvenile delinquent is a person striking back at society's failure to give him what he wants out of life. He's the sensitive member of the community trying to tell us what. is wrong."

The evidences of this truth are easily found. The activities of soc- iety mnke the environment in which the youth lives. and by which their lives are influenced. Those who are satisfied to make

profit and get sport through gambling, should ponder over this. I am. Sir, etc.

tR.E7V.) WM. T. MERCER Mount Stewart.

PISHEBY REPORT

Sir,-ln your issue of August. 23rd. I was misquoted by your re- porter after the discussion at the Prlnce Edward Island Fisheries Development Committee meeting August 23rd. A correction on two items follows: . In my comments. due to quest- ions asked by some of the mem- bers regarding the use of new materials in the United Staten, I said simply that moulded plywood has been used in small craft. with reasonable success. I also mention- ed that moulded fibre glass hulls were in common use among the yachtsmen but confined to very small boats to date. I made no statement to the effect that there were any moulded glass dragget hulls. I merely said the United states coast Guard was experi- mentlnr with a. 40' patrol boat hull built of moulded glass at the pres- ent time. Your report was inaccurate on the question of gnsollnc engines versus Diesel engines in commer- cial fishing craft. Questions were asked of me as to the feasibility of using gasoline engines in commer- cial fishing craft. and I said clear- ly that there were instances where at small fishing boat. if used only during a few months of the year. would find it more economical from an operating point. of view, coupled with the low initial cont of the propelling plant. to con- sider Iuch I. type of motor. Thu was confined to a xenon of 18 to 20 weeks or under. Beyond this point and up to full time operat- ion throughout the year. every- thing was in favor of the Diesel engine. In paragraph 5. your re- port contradicted itself. la oil engine: when considered from at fuel economy standpoint are al- wayl more economical than gaso- line eminu.

foot. was published the following day, Aug. 2(.1ld. Gd.)

IN CHINA TRADE

siooxntonu, swmn. Aug. so - (AP) -, Nearly all foreign veuola acquired by Poland since last February and at least. six other big Polish veuela now are sailing on the Communist China trade, I will-informed Pblllh refugee source said hero today. They an all operating, he mud. or the "Potato-Chinako Kam- pania zogiuglovva". formed in Gdynia last fobruary. and now carrying the bulk of tho Commun- ist trade between Europe and

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UNDESIRABLE5

"We would call the attention of our civic authorities to the num- ber of drunken loafers who lie basking in the sun at the corner of Queen Street; almost every man with an eye bent or his head in a sling. Frequently these men are offered work by commercial men at 51 per day. but do not consider the sum sufficient incent- lve to industry. We saw one of these hard nuts attack three'help- less and harmless policemen who were vainly trying to convince him that they were good Samar- itans, willing to give him a nightis lodging." .

-The Examiner, June 5. 1877

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And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on I bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son. be of good cheer; thy sin: be forgiven thee. And, I):- hold. certain of the tuctibes paid within themselves. This man bino- pbemeth. And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts? For whether is it easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or in say, Arise, and walk? But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the nick of the palsy), Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto tlllnc house. And he arose, and departed to his house. when the multitudes saw it. they mat-veiled. and glorified which had glvizn such power unto men.

The Aster Family

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The Composite family, of which asters are prominent members, is one of the most remarkable plant: groups on our planet. Somewhere there is probably 9. botanist who has specialized in the Com-positae and who can indentify the more than 250 species and the varieties in the different.

speak 3 good word for the lowly ragweed. Beekeepers maintain that ragweed is regarded as a delicacy by bees which make honey. Bird lovers state that its seed is looked on with much delight by the quail. It is also said that the weed har- bours uborer which is protection against the Oriental fruit moths that beslegc peach trees. Despite arguments. in its favor, however. no hay fever victim is likely to

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huntl t ”" eating honey and iigacgietiailu ant could be sure that the polie hi the ragweed wou... no ion-2.-"”"' the air and make his eye: W in and his nose swollen and ,3 3" -Michigan Boo Evening NW1). H

An edict has one ou of Confucius mgy no t1tg,I;,Ig'e,b”,'” used in schools of Canton. Presum! lably ""3 ban V-'1” Slifcad to other parts of the New-China. we qouti that this will materially we 92' work of missionaries in Christin! izlng the Chinese. The Red lcadcn. of China are not any better dlis ,po.sed to the Bible of Christian; than they are to the Bible of cm, ifuclus. - Peterborough Examin:

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THE CORN HUSKEI; liidlsn lodges, Wham h i

Hard by the the bus Breaks in a clearing, Ulrough in. fashioned fields. She comes to labour, when the am still hush " :0f autumn follows large and fer- enc yields.

Age lift her fingers, hunger in he, ac

9. ller shoulders stooped with weight of work and years, But. rich in tawny colouring of 1m - race, She comes a-field to strip :5. purple ears.

And all her thoughts are illih the days gone by, might's injustice from their lands Her people, that today unlteedtd l

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l e, Like the dead husks that rustlt

treat it like a flower. He might plmt ragweed in his garden 01'

through her hands. -Duncan Campbrll Scull.

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Daisies, goldenrod and sunflowers are cousins of the aster. The Com- posltes have travelled the temper- ate zone around Earth and their flaunting of the Mslthusian theory is due to their ability to live in all types of soil and varying am- ounts of rainfall.

in ancient eras the asters were like gr... dependent on the wind for pollination, but as one epoch followed another the esters changed in order to more surely perpetuate their species. They gradually developed petals and produced nectar to attract insects: the outcome was so successful that over a hundred million years all the compositiee developed the same technique. An insect, pro- bing for nectar, carries pollen grains from the anthers of one flower to the pistils of mother. Asters are found widely spaced in the United States.

Only I few know some of the dif- ferent speciesz the calico with its thin purple, almost cream-white sections and half-inch blouomli the arrow leaf with its light purple and urowahaped leaves: and the New England which frequently grows four feet tall and has bloa- Ioma an inch in diameter. The flower haul: of all the asters are usually radiate with I central disc composed of many. tiny. tubular floroia. It in difficult to realise that chicory. dandelion. thictia, burdock lad ragwled are ac closely related: but with the exception of the int, all add color to routhidu, field cor- ncn and stun Ian . The New lngland r. named after Pil- grim land. in widely diltribuud out of the Miutuipp. Thou amuse: dun tho blul of astu- pout: rmoota the blue of-the I37. and their plouant colon against tho and brown and amber of sun- cund grauu in fair warning thlt

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