,1!5:?iTT:1A..13Y 8-,- 1953

Strange But True I: I. ll. luckil-

The old lynch law of the United states was carried out in the fol- owing manner. The wrong-doer was dragged toe stout-iimbed tree and mounted on a mule. one end or the rope was knotted under his ear, with the other end secure- iy tied to the tree. Then a blow would send the mule galloping a- way, leaving the culprit hanging by the neck.

Each person in Canada pays 3225. is year for food. 6285. in federal and taxu and 3340. in Provincial

rages.

'some of the land in lower New York City is now worth approxi- mately in. million dollars per acre. and only buildings of great height will make it possible to earn a rent which is in proportion to its great cost.

In our Colonial times churches were not heated, and each family had foot-warming stoves about 6 inch square in which live coals were placed. The stoves or pans with holes in the top and bottom; were enclosed in casings of metal and they had handles to carry them from place to place,

Our pioneer mothers cooked the family dinner in large pots' and kettles hung by cranes over the coals of the fireplace. Bread and cakes were baked in outdoor ovens.

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It may surprise you to know that more candles are used today than at any time in history and they are turned out by machinery by the millions of dollars worth every year. There is a candle factory in Cin- rinclnati which makes three hun- dred thousand a dayi

The cities of New York and Chi- i.'iK0 use over sixteen hundred mil- lion gallons of water daily. and the average city daily consumes more than three barrels of water for every man, woman, and child in them.

John Winthrop. the governor of the Massachusetts Colony, brought the first table top to America in 1633.

Jim Wilson and Claude Millard of Peterborouch. Ont. went fish- ing recently, Jim caught It night- hawk and Claude a cat. Claude left his fishing rod on his veranda. heard it fall. and found one of

his neighbor's cats gulping down

the minnow bait. Jim was using a buckfoil fly for picker-el bait when down flew a nighthawk and grab- lwd if. 0 C 0

Catciiiiig rats on fishhooks is

not uncommon here - in fact it is

too common. There ought to be 1 law against drowning surplus cats

in our brooks and rivers. Besides being unsanitary it is a disgust- sight to fish one of these half-de- cayed animals from a stream.

Australia's nuggets surpassed in

size those of any other goldfield in the world. "The Welcome Stranger" nugget. found at Du.nally, Victoria. in Feb, 1869, weighed 2.268 ounces: the "Welcome Nugget" from Ballar- nt. June, 1658. 2.217 ounces; and ”Blanche Barkley" from Kingower. Victoria. August, i857. 1.741 ounces. Many others weighed more than a thousand ounces and received fam- iliar names from their owners.

'IVvo galvanized steel highway culverts were dug up by the road machine in front of Comwali post- office two years ago. some time previous to this they disappeared from the roadside and were re- ported stolen.

The 364. qiiostiori is how did they get buried in the center of the highway?

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19-year old Nellie Huffman of

Burke County, N. C., twice "doom- Pd" defies death and wins diploma.

Nellie was stricken by infantile paralysis when she was only three.

Doctors gave her only a year to

live. but strange to say she made a miraculous recovery. Then in 1043

she was again stricken by the same dread malady. Taken home to die for the second time, Nellie rallied and soon was getting around on crutches. Considering her handicap

Nellie has won a diploma and says she will not accept defeat.

Hope To Forecast Fish location And Quantities

OTTAWA, Jan. '1 -(CPt- Can- adian fisheries scientists hope soon to be able to tell commercial fish- ermen well in .advance where the best catches may be found and whether fishing will be good in any given year.

Latest results of research on such forecasts was outlined Monday by Dr. W.iR. Martin. a senior biologist with the Fisheries Research Board of Canada, which opened a four- day annual meeting.

By studying changes in climate and fisheries, the scientists hope to predict future trends and in some cases already have had real success. Dr. Martin indicated in a paper. Such predictions would be of con- siderable economic importance be- cause uncertainty of catches affects the stability of the industry.

AI an example of long-term fore- casting. based on climatic changes. Dr. Martin cited the Digby, N.S.. scallop fishery. The present increase in a.bu'nda.nce and catch of scallops off Digby was forecast by the Fish- cries earch Board on the basis of know edge of temperature of the water when those scallops were -spawned.

Outstanding forecasts have been made by Dan h authorities as a result of investigations in the cod fishery of the Northwest Atlantic. 4.-ff (lieenlniid, Dr. Martin said.

Climate Changing

During the last 100 years the climate of the North Atlantic has

increase in the abundance of cod of! Greenland.

Back in the mo: cod were abun. dant off Greenland but a period of cod scarcity followed from lane to H915. By 1930 an important fishery again developed and it has contin- ued to increase with vessels from nine countries including Canada now fishing in Greenland waters. In 1950 nearly 2,000,000,000 pounds of cod were taken from the Nortii- west Atlantic and about one-third came from the Greenland area. A reversed climatic trend could wipe out this fishery and it is therefore important to the industry to fore- cast future trends.

Recent Danih investigations have shown that Greenland cod production is related to bottom tem- peratures Just after spawning. They now can forecast. the abundance 10 years in advance of the fishery, which depends on cod of a 10 years average age. Good year classes have

trend in the Greenland fishery can be foreseen.

Temperature in not the only climatic factor affecting fish abun- dance. Rainfall and the directioni

to be related to abundance and to catches. N Further progress in making even longer term predictions of the fut-i ure depends on the board's abilityl to forecast the climate. Canada's meteorologists and hydrogiraphers are working toward this goal. 1

York Highlights

Miss Helen Lewis of Charlotte- town spent Christmas. in York.

Mr. Paul Sproule, who has en-I listed in the Royal Canadian Airy Force. spent Tuesday. December 30, in Bummerside. 1

Miss Marlene Chandler of Northl Milton spent her Christmas schooli holidays in York, the welcome guwt of Vessey.

The Misses Joyce and Earls. Ling of York spent their Christmas holidays in Wheatley River at the home of their grandmother, Mrs, Will Bowen, and their cousin, Miss” Donna Bowen. 1

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ling. accom- panied by the Misses Joyce and Earle. attended the party held by the Social'Club of the M. C. A Maintenance, held at the Char-

Decernber 2'lth.

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hardy oi Pleasant. Grove were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mobba recently.

Mrs. T-Peter Brodie of Charlotte- town has been the welcome guest for Christmas and New Year's sea- son of Mrs. B. A. Maliett, York.

Mr. and Mrs. William Crockett and little daughter Lenora motored to Orwell Cove at Christmas. the

Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe MacDonald

been so predicted and no downward 7:

of prevailing winds are also known 1 IA ,

her cousin, Miss Fernei .

lottetown Airport Saturday night...

guest of Mrs, Crockettls mother. and brother, Mr, Willard Mac-L Pherson. .

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and daughter. Miss Elizabeth Mac-

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and the Misses Sue. Shirley. and

of Parkdale (formerly of New Brun- swick) spent New Year'a day visit- ing in York.

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mailett and little daughter. Miss Verna, York. motored to Stanhope on Christmas Day, the guests of Mrs. James Mac-

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vessey and daughter Beryl of York were en- tertained for Christmas at the home of her mother and brother. Mr. Charley Bovyer of Covehead Road .

The many friends and neighbors the congenial butcher, Mr. Leith Brown, are mrry to learn he has been confined to his home with the 'flu for a. week. and all hope to see him out again soon.

Many friends in this community are sorry to learn of the continued illness of Mr. Fred Mobba of Covehead Road, who has suffered. I partial stroke some few weeks ago. and hope for an improvement in health. Mr. Mobba is confine- to his bed.

Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Allm. formerly of Georgetown. live taken up residence in York in their newihome completed about a month ago.

Mr. and Mrs. Allan Swal find Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Du-k took up residence in Charlotieimm for the winter months during .he week of December 20th. Mr. puck and Mr. Swan are employedln Char- lottctown.

Mr. and Mrs. Earl ling. Memrs. Bonnell and Myron and Misses Joyce and Earla. Lim motored to Wheatiey River whee they WEN: delightfully entertsned at the home of Mr. and MP5. 1-0CkSb.'i' Bowen for Christpas.

Miss Francis lea-sev. York. has recently returnod home after it very enjoyable ind interesting trip to Ottawa, onzario, the guest of her brother id sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs, Ha d Vesaey and family. while the;-slshe visited many in- teresting pitted-

Mlss Frdla Newsom of York and Mia; Jog: Dowling of Charlotte- twon, wio are on the staff of Faleonmod Hospital business sec- tion. dlioyed a. delightful three week ' across the border. While ther they visited relatives and me 5 including Mr. and Mrs. ch ter Newaon of North Chester. Musnchcutts. ' .

A community rarvi party nrisi

leld in York Hall on 'i'uesday.l December 30th when a small

Danold, of York, were visitors to L : Charlottetown on Friday, January

Mr. and Mrs. Robert MacElroy-,

Lauchlan. i

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Peggy and Master Lloyd MaoElr0y'

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In-as no cause of poor attendance.

A beautiful candle light service was held in Pleasant Grove United chirch by the Rev. Mr. Sproule of Yr.'k on Frltiay evening, December 1r Christmas carols were sung b choir and congregation and Mr. sproule gave a delightful history if the beginning of different car- ls. A large congregation attended this service. The ladies of Pleas- ant Grove' Church presented Mrs. Sproule with a very beautiful gift.

His many friends in York and vicinity were pleased to see Mr. Richard Vcssey sufficiently recov- ered from his attack of polio to be allowed by the doctors of the Provincial Sanatorium, where Ml". Vcssey has been a patient for the past three months, to spend a week's holidays over the Clu'i'st.mas season with his wife and children in York. He returned to the Ban on December 29th. uith the best wishes of his many friends for a complete rccovcry.

Elmer Brown was ITOSLCSS of Alpha Wo- the December

Mrs. to the members men's Institute at meeting. Roll call was answered by donating Christmas gifts for new Canadians discmbaiking at Halifax. lvlra. Allan Swan and Mrs. Elmer Bvoivn volunteered to pack and mail them to Halifax. A treat of candy was to be given to the school children at their Christmas concert. A sick com- mittee oi Mrs. W. E. Hardy, Mrs Roscoe MacDonald. Mrs. Earl Ling. Miss Frances Vessey and Mrs Gordon Crockett was appointed to purchase and deliver gifts for the sick and shut.-ins of York. A de- licioua lunciieon was served by the ITDSIPSS and committee in charge.

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Mll- ton Vessey of York was the scene of Christmas merrymaking when they entertained at a delirious Christmas supper for their daugh- ter and son-in-law and their chil- dren's inmily. l-'nui' gcnorniious urrr prrsriit. M1" anrl Mrs. Milinii Vvssev as great. RltPlll(Iilarf'lli5; Mr. and Mrs Harry Lei-is as grand- parents; Mr. and Mrs. Douglas

5”" ”h3n3I"F- Tcmw”-'9""' I1" crowd played at three tables ofl Moase of Mount Edward Road. the

increased,. pr:-ciuitatlcn has tl creased and for 25 years the chaugfx

progressive auction. The I.1dirs'i high scorer was Mrs. W. E. Hardyi

paiciiis. and Miss Norinrt Moore the youngest in this iiappv gath-

hnve greatly affected the fit-ham and the gents' iiigii was Mr. Bon- (-ring .,g "W,-..v ,....k...,.,

of these northern waters. llirinl

ncll Ling. The condition of thc

Iempcrnlurcs brought an Nl1)r(l0'lSrf.mdS after sunrl;ui's snow storm

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DUNGAREES-Murphyis lace back 57"” A 3.50 value, now ......... ..

HAPPY FOOT sox by Mccregor A wool and nylon hose, l.25 regular ..

WORK. sox - Penman's hoavy quality grey work sox, 1.25 value --

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STATION WAGONICOATS

A 38.00 VALUE REDUCED TO .....

A Heavy Quilted Lining it Good Quality GABARDINE '' Mouton (Processed Lamb) Collar,

JACKETS--33V3

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PENMAN's cARDtc;AI SWEATERS-A wool mixture in

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Britain's Stale Crown Altered To Fit Queen

By Hugh Pitt

LONDON, Jan. 7 -(Reuters) - Bi'itain'a priceless Imperial State Crown is being dismantled and al- tered so that it will exactly fit the Queen at the coronation June 2.

The state crown was removed Tuesday from its clrkseiy-guarded showroom in the Tower of London and taken to the vaults of a gold

and silversimith company.

The imperial crown is normally worn by the Sovereign during the procession from Westminster Abbey after the actual crowning cere- mony. It weighs 39 ounces mid was made in 1838 for Queen Victoria.

Removal of the crown was in the utmost. secrecy. Only the highest ranking security officers knew of its journey in a black sedan through 10 miles of London's traffic-packed streets.

The Queen actually is crowned with the 17th ccniiiry Saint Ed- ward's Crmvri, which weighs about five pounds. its wright. makes it. unsuitable for the procession through London's HI.l'PNH.

The smaller imperial crown is far more valuable than the saint Ed- ward's. It is topped with a large sapphire cut in the form of a rose. which came from a ring worn by Edward the Confcssnr. king of Eng- land in the llth ccntiii-y.

In the centre of the headband is the famous Black Print-.o's rirhy. given to "Black Prince" Edward by Pedro the Cruel after the Battle of Medera, Spain, in the nth con- tury.

The ruby was worn by ll:-nry V in his helmet at the Battle of Agin- coiirt ncaiiist tho 'Frcnch ill 1415 and again by Richnrri llleitt inc

Baltle of Botworth Firlti ill MR5 This was the last battle of the Wars of the Roses ta rivil wart

and it was in this battle that Rich- nrd was unhnrsed and battered to death.

The crown also contains the sec- ond "Star of Africa." cut from tho Cullinnn dmiiioiui; n snpphirr uoru

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SPORT SHIRTS

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Regular Values to 156.95.

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Eni-ire Stock of Fine Qualify Trousers AWORSTEDS

1" GABARDINES

Our entire stock of Surcoqfs and shorter type Jacket: in corduroys - gubordines - melfons - many with pro- " cessed lamb collars-The smartest line of Jackets over

2.49

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LEATHER JAGKETS

Entire Stock of Horsehlde and Suede Jackets including P.W.C. and S.D.U. colours-plain shades-Save dollars at

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Kitchens, Murphys, Elmira .................... ..... "2070

POLO PYJAMAS-Fine English cotton Interlock In this popular style. Regular 5.00 value .............. ..

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by Mary Queen of Scots; and two large pearls. by tradition worn as earrings by Elizabeth I.

The entire crown is set with 2.783 diamonds, 277 pearls, ill sapphires. ll emeralds and five rubies.

No Easy Solution To British Slogan "Trade-lint-Aid" I

By William L.,Ryan tAssociated Press News Analyst) That "trade-not-aid" slogan

which forms a tail to the Churchill comet, on his current trip here. is by no means the simple solution some of its backers would have one believe.

The U. S. Congress is in a dllPm- mzi. Prime Minister Churchill and others contend that U. S. tariffs impede trade and hamper efforts by Allies of the U. S. to earn their own way. To cut loose from U.S. iiid, they say. they would need sharp reductions in U. S. tariffs.

Many American small business- men can be expected to hPll0lV at the very thought of tariff cuts They set: in such a move an un- fair advantage to foreign collu- tries in such respects as lowcr costs of production, for Pxamplt. through lower costs. and they see a. danger in this to U. S. stand- ards.

Yet to many Americans it seems patently unsound to continue dol- ing out U. S. money to support to the economics of other countries. Some responsible U. 8. business leaders are arguing that the U. 5 cannot. have our high tariff walls and an end its economic aid abroad at the same time.

There are strong arguments on both sides. In order to keep it: economy flourishing, the U. B. nuist ciigrigc iii brisk intermi- tionnl trade. In nrdcr to keep U. S farlorirs humming. thcrr nuis' he a livnlv ivni-id market. wliich means the U S ranfi afford to let great. nation: go broke.

Chairman George A. Sloan of the U. 5. Council on Foreign Econ- omic Policy sees the entire free world in its prcsoiit dilcuima b-:--

causc, of tho cuniulativc cffcct of ITSI.llil'LIf)llAl in all narts nf the

French River Notes

Mr. Fred Lamont. accompanied by Mr. Carman Thompson, spent Christmas with Fred's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lamont, French River.

Mr. Robert Adams. who is em- ployed in Summerside, spent the holidays at his home in French River.

Mr. Paul Paynter. accompanied by his brother Bunny, of Halifax. s-pent Christmas in French River.

Miss Isabelle MacRae. who is employed in Charlottetown. spent Christmas with her parents. Mr. and Mlts. H. J. MacRac, French River.

Miss Frances Jollimore, who is employed in Halifax, is spending some time at her home in French River.

Miss Beulah MacRae, who is employed in North Lake, is spend- ing a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Macllae. Spring Brook.

The people of Frencii River and vicinity enjoyed a wonderful per- formance in French River Hall on December 22, put on by the teach-

world aimed at protecting the domestic businessman against for- eign competition.

The real answer for the U. 8.. Sloan ieels, .s not. continued dol- lar said but the provision of oppor- tunity to friends of the U. S. to earn their own way. To accomplish this, he contends, it will be neces- sary for all these countries to drop their fanatical devotion to the pol- icy of restrictioiis in favor of the growth and expansion of trade.

The argument goes like this: If lhc ll. 5. cut: down its dollar aid hut. drw-s not lnrrrnso its-imports. the amount. of goods it sells abroad will he cut. and this means danger nf shrunken income for many of the 3,000,000 U. 5. workers employ- ed in export industries. For the farmers it could lead to a deep cut

Ill overseas sales of farm products nhich amounted to &4,f100,000,000 unriJI Lut van

er and pupils of Park Cornerllittle son, of Charlottetown, an School. spending a few days in Long River and French River.

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lamont and -G30.

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Smnll , Sugar. 5 lbs. . . . 48: &J Machine Sliced

Dates. 2 lbs. . . . 29ctBocon. lb. . . . . . 44: Heinl Campbell's--2 tins Spaghetti. 2 fins 35: Tomato Soup, . . 25: Qt. Container Grade A Large Molasses . . . . . . 33: Eggs. doz. . . . . . 49: Special to Clear-btl. Crushed-2 lge. cans Liquid Veneer. . I5: Pineapple. . . ..