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WEDNESDAY,

JUNE 26, 1929

run EDUCATION COMMISSION nurse-maid,‘ on night duty, bad charge of sixty-nine children (none It is now nearly three months since of whom was known to have bad measles), ranging in age from three months to four years, and that she had been in very, intimate contact with them on the three preceding vince. It will be recalled that the ' nights. Dr. Warwick at one solicit-

the promise was made by the Pro- vincial Government of an indepen- dent commission to investigate the educational problems in this Pro-

promlse of this commission was ex- torted from t-he Government only after relations between the Teach- ers’ Federation and the Government

had been strained to the breaking!

The assurance then given, conveyed to the teachers by the Hon. T l

B. W. LePage on behalf of the Gov- i

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eminent, was that while he could! not give a definite date as to the; meeting of the commission, he ex-‘ pected it would be not later than‘ July 1st. ’

We are now approaching July, and I for a meeting of such importance as that of an Educational Commission sufficient time should be given to enable the teachers and others prin- cipally concerned to prepare their case and procure such information as will be necessary in order to ar- rive at a satisfactory conclusion. There will be much to enquire into, and much will depend upon the per- sonnel of the commission.

At the time of Mr. LcPages as- surance to the teachers the name of Dr. Cyrus MacMillan was suggested tn connection with the chairmanship of the Commission, and this sugges- tion was generally acceptable. Thcre has since been no intimation as to whether he has been even communi- id with on the subject, and no fir names have been mentioned in

connection with the appointments. It is surely time that some defin-

ite announcement was made as to the intention of the Government with respect to this important mat- ler.

HIGHWAYS STILL NEGLECTED

A few days ago The Guardian had occasion to call attention to the un- satisfactory condition of the high- way from Borden to Charlottetown,

and to suggest that this important section of road be attended to im-

mediately. Complaints are still com- ing in, however, of bad plaoa on m: road and on the road to Summer- side. Other instances could be cited. Oh Monday last the local Liberal or- gan drew attention to the need of repairing the York, Brackley Point and western Covehead roads leading to the North Shore beaches, which in some places are dangerous, es- pecially for horses, and which should have been thoroughly dragged after the frequent rains of the early part of the month. Another bad section complained of is in the Belfast dia- trlct, within two miles of the resi- dence of the sitting member of the consituency.

These are only a few of the many instances regarding which complaints are being heard daily. The time to have made these necessary repairs wss rllght after the recent spell of wet weather, before heavy traffic be- gan and when drags could have been effectively used. We are now in the midst of what promises to be the heaviest tourist season in the history of the Province. The next few days will see a number of important visi- tations, and it is necessary that the roads should be in first class condi-

tion. At present many of these roads show evidence of gross neglect.

There is no excuse for this state of’ affairs, specially at a time when it u w the interest of all that thé Pro- vince should appear to the best ad- vanage.

IN OCULATION FOB MEASLES?

An interesting experience in the treatment of a measles epidemic was

Jolm, N. B., at the recent conven- tlou of the Canadian Medical Assoc- latlou at Montreal. Dr. Warwick. whole a district medical officer, was referring to on mflfllfi! Whit!!!

ed the assistance of the director of

l laboratories aha obtained blood ser- i um from three young women who ‘had had measles three to five and

six weeks previously. With this ser- um, twenty-four hours after diag- nosis had been made, the innocula- ticn of the children was begun. Fif- ty were done at that time, and the balance on the following morning, making the time four and a half and five and a half days after first exposure. Dr Warwick described the results as follows:

"Seven days after first expos- ure, two children had temperatur- es of about 101 degrees, with slightly watery eyes; temperature normal in 12 hours. Three child- ren on eighth, ninth and tenth days respectively after first expos- ure. developed slight serious dis- charge from one ear, but this quickly cleared up. On the 10th and 11th days after first exposure flve children showed mild symp- toms, such as slightly swollen eyes. slight cough and slight typical rash, but temperature normal in all cases. These were the only children in whom we felt justified in making a diagnosis of modified measles.

“Just to prove that there was no mistake in diagnosis of the origin- al case, another attendant, who had never had the disease. devel- oped typical measles in about 14 days, and although the manage- ment had been warned that the girl was to be removed from con- tact with the children, such was not done, with the result that about 20 of these children, be- tween 3 and 4 years of age, were again exposed, but with no untn- ward results.

"The matron, having had ex- perience with the use of horse ser- um on the other occasions, was particularly pleased at the entire absence of reactions, local or gen- eral; and, as she expressed it: "Not one of the babies missed a. bottle.’ ” '

SIGNS 0F THE TIMES

Some twelve years or so ago, one of our pioneer automobile owners ex- pressed a belief thathe would live to see a hundred automobiles in this province. His friends regarded this as a dangerous mental symptom. l-Ie is still living and has seen over 5,000 automobiles registered. He has ap- parently many more years to live, and to watch the list of registrations growing day by day.

The automobile, although perhaps the most conspicuous, is only one of the signs of the times. There are others. And they may all be placed in one general category labelled "Evi- dences of Prosperity." We have no longer a respectable middle-class. We are all either rich or poor, at least outwardly. We cannot afford to be poor and look poor and so we put on the garments and provide ourselves with the implements which denote prosperity. In some cases, it is true, the price of the evidences may consist of promissory notes which must be met some dayinthe bank; or they may appear in the ledgers of our merchants or our implement agents.

In some cases also, it is true, the promissory note cannot be met or the merchant or agent may close this account with a snap, and prosper- ity with all its evidences may disap- pear. There perhaps never was a time in the history of this country when money flowed more freely than it does at present. Whether the mon- ey has been procured prudently or not, is beside the question. The thing is, we have the money. Practically everybody gets what he wants. Thole is no longer any squeezing of dlmel or doling out of coppers. The pen- uilqusness of former days has dil- appeared and money is now being spent lavishly on every hand.

The modern Dace is a rapid one. and if we are to keep up with it we must do ll the pace demands. Por- hapcltwerewlsertostepasideoo- culonally and lat the crowd go by. lfwearodrawingontbefutilrefor our present needs the‘ bills will mat- ure sooner or later ‘and the futon,

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merchant and Dflslengeg ship; when filmk" W" 511118 on board every 8111f! and in every sailors’ lodgings in every port around the seven seas. All who sailed were then familiar with the“ rhythmic melodies which aided the crews to concerted "liq; m many tasks that are now performed by machinery. And on shore the 611ml” was made to contribute to enjoymen, joliificatiou or ridicule, or to express emotion including the love of sweet-hearts according to the “N11811:: mood of the singers.

The ohantey, although not in evi-

dence as it once was, still lives among the crews of the larger sailing ships. It was almost universally be- lieved to be of British origin, but res- ently in literary circles it has been traced back to China in a rather convincing way, to which the London Times has directed attention. From this it appears that in the early days of tradelwith China British ships fre- quently spent considerable time in Canton and other Chinese ports and there took note of Chinese sailors singing at their work with the oom- bined rhythm of voice and action as they pulled together on the ropes, as in hoisting the anchor and other tasks. Much detailed evidence goes to show that thus British sailors learn- ed not only the music but the words of these Chinese cbanties, translated the words into English and brought home to the Atlantic the wedded toll and rhythm of the Orient. Even such vagrant sea-songs as "Storm-along,” and "What shall we do with the Drunken Sailor‘ and many others give evidence of their Chinese origin.

The evidence accumulates that Hon. R. B. Bennett has the ear of the Canadian lpeople to an extent that is notable among the Canadian public men of the time. Everywhere that he has spoken in his campaign the Opposition Leader has enjoyed the close attention of increasingly large audiences.

He has everywhere spoken upon subjects of timely interest, and has discussed topics and problems which are of vital importance to the pro- gress and welfare of the Canadian people. And he has sounded a clear and distinct note that is all his own. as a Leader, confident in himself and in the principles he advocates. Unlike the Jangllng and contradic-- tory voices of his chief opponents, it is the common verdict of all who hear him that "the Bennett trum- pet gives no uncertain sound."

Continued bol- dl’! weather in large areas in New Brunswick and Nova Sootia has aroused much eon- cern lest sweeping forest fires may break out. Increased vigilance is being exercised in New Brunswick where the forests are very extensive on crown lands as well as private properties. In Nova Bcotia the extra- ordinary precautlon has been taken of forbidding any but the owners passing through, camping or cruising in wooded lands without first secur- ing special permits from those au- thorized to issue them.

That Sir Esme Howard will in the near future be superseded as British Ambassador at Washington is a ru- mor that comes from London and has aroused considerable interest in the United States. The chief point of this interest is whether a. new Am- bassador will continue the policy of ke ,_' _, the Embassy dry. The pre- valent impression seems to be that he will not. He will be under no ob- ligation to do so unless so instructed by the home government.

Canada now has over a. Imllllon automobile , or one for‘ every nine persons great and small within her boundaries, according to the official Bureau of Statistics. Ontario leads with one car for each 6.6 persons. New Brunswick slightly leads her sister Maritime; with one to 14B. while Nova Sootia has one to 155. and Prince Edward Island, with 5.480 care, is set down at one car to each 15.0 people. The average number of cm to people in the Maritimss is ahoutcuatoismdinallthevthfl proving“ Qxoepting Quebec is some- where about one car to 7 000016- Quebeo is the one province which stands below the Maritime average with one car to each 17.0 people.

II our sumrnc cums slowly it has given us some hot stuff as an ex- change remarks. There were a few days that made us sigh for that

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FRAMES AS IMPORTANT A8 THE LENS

One of the little habits that mo!!! folks have. is to remove theglasses from the eyes from time to time.

Perhaps as they talk they will swing the glasses around in their fin- gers, tap them on the desk, or ‘other object, or actually keep squeezing one lens across the other.

Then when they want to use the glasses again they slip them back on the bridge of the nose or" adjust the frames behind the ears.

Now this may mean serious injury to the eyes, and a conseq loss in efficiency throughout the day.

Why? .

Because when you get "fitted" for glasses either by the occulist or the optometrist, he not only tests your eyes for vision, but you will remem- ber that he adjusts the frame work to your particular face. '

Perhaps one of your eyes is a little lower than the other, the aides of the face and the cheek bone may be dif- ferent, the one from the other.

One eye may be rather back in the face or skull than the other.

Perhaps you have a nose that is not even; from an injury, or bflcfiusg you Were born that way.

Even the ears enter into the mat.- tcr because one ear may be pliwgd further back than the other and so the frames on each side would need to be different from one another.

The iwo eyes are often at different distances from the middle line or (he nose.

This is most important because the lenses have to be accurately centre 1n relation to the pupil of each eye,

. What is my thought?

That these little habits of removing the glasses and swlnzlni; them about °n the flnlers» 0!‘ Squeezing the frame work inwards and outwards leaving the glasses lylna about where they get picked up or even thrown down by others, can so alter the shape of the frame work that serious damage can be done to that precious thing, your eyesight.

And also it is a. mistake to walk into a store and buy a pair of glasses. try their "magnifying" power, and put them on and wear them because you can see to read with them. They mgy "m? Bu" your particular face, so, i; you wear Blasses it would be g good habit t° d”? mt° your occulist or optometrist. and have him gag u,“ the frames are adjusted to your is“;

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MOON CHILD

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Ancl over the earth He will coma and go With a cup of mm Arid a bowl of snow. Nor cot nor castle Shall roof his head, But only the sod " when he's stark and dead.

Bo the child that is born When the moon is full Shall be awaddled in linen

As white as wool, And cradled in pillow. 0f down and silk. Arid nourished fair On a wild goat's milk,

Let his lullaby Be a starry song, . F91‘ h" WHY la lone And his road is long. Let a rushlight burn At his sleeping head, And llsn him a crou Above his bed.

And some dark night, '_ And some bright day, He will laugh. and remember, And go his way. -—Barbcra Young.

THE LAND WE LOVE a! nan rllon

"little one-storey thermometer. Ill-h nothing but aeroa set in a row," but we can hardly realise in our pleasant insulation how greatly our friends in overheated inland cities h“! IM- fared. n is well um they should be told of our cool. refresh meal.

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I The Public Forum

This column ls open for the discussion by correspondents of quesflons of interact. The Charlottetown Guardian does not necessarily undone the . opinions of correspondents.

NEW WEAR!‘ AT WEST RIVER.

sin-The newqvharf at West River Bridge, constructed by the Dominion Government is rapidly nearing com- pletion. This wharf when completed will b; s. great improvement over the old one, which has been in a state of almost complete disrepair for the past few years. As a matter of fact the farmers of this section have been

on account of the lack of shipping facilities in this section. The old "dock" operated under the Provincial Government, has been for years R sink hole for Government moneys Repairs of a very temporary and in- adequate character were undertaken from time to time, but things weu: from bad to worse, until last year, the danger sign was raised on the wharf, and farmers since, then have been compelled to accept their ferti- lizer and other goods, and ship their

for a section and shipping centre that is undoubtedly the most important in this part of the province. Over a year ago the farmers of this section held meetings to discuss transporta- tion matters. These meetings were

with the question of railway connec- tion, and transportation facilities a- long the West River. Delegations were appointed and the question was taken before the Government. Through thc

sented to take over the old wharf, and construct a new one. The value of meetings to discuss matters vital to the farmers interests and present thcm at headquarters has been ‘de- monstrated in this case. as it is quite, probable had no move been made by’ the producers, that these facilities. would only have undergone but slight improvement. Other meetings are to he beld in the near future to dis- cuss railway and other improvements for this district, which in the past has been very greatly neglected lu re- gard to these matters. The question of Railway transportation is a live issue and it is the intention of a large number of farmers throughout, the district from Rocky Point to Borden not to let this matter drop.

The wharf at West River Bridge will be B feet wider than the old structure with a. block On ‘the outer end 36x41. 'I‘he best of timber and creosote piles have been used, and the. work is undertaken by the well known contractors Messrs Noy and Maynard, The foreman is Mr. Judson McEach- ern while the Inspector is Mr. John MacKinnon. With men of this type in charge, who have had wide experi- ence and who are efficient and ener- getic, it ls no wonder that one month after the first pile was driven, that farmers were able to ship their first produce from off the floor _of the structure, which is at least 4 feet above the level of the old wharf, from which a shipper sometimes at high water, had to be part sailor and part land-lubber in order to complete his task, Great credit is due those who were directly responsible for the establishment of this much needed service, which it. is hoped will soon be made more valuable by the addi- tion of a substantial wharehouse.

I am, Sir etc, PRO BONO PUBLICO

THE MONTH IN TQEONTO

By Gertrude Prlngie

While the merry month of May brought grey days aplenty, the weather cleared nicely and bestowed much golden sunshine on the wood- bine vents. Toronto is now at its leafiest best.

'I‘he event of early June, which has been led up to for many months was the formal opening of the Royal York by his Excellency, Viscount Willing- don, on llth June, with many at- tendant festivities. The vice-regal suite occupies the entire 16th bedroom floor, and it is grat- ifying to know that all the furniture and carpets were made in Canada. Walnut is the prevailing wood used. and the styles follow many periods, with the Venetian, Old Imglish and Italian stressed. The ballroom has draperies of amethyst and great cry- stal chandelie

A particularly appealing feature of the ROYIJ York is its r roof garden

seriously handicapped for some time. 1

. potatoes and produce from the slant- l ing floor of the main bridge, or from . the Eround work on each side, This‘ was a. particularly irritating condition 1