a

Uns’uitableForFarmWork

Twentynix days of April have now ed and we are satis- fied. Satisfied that we do not wot a continuation of the same condition which has been de- scribed as the worst April since 1926. We know there has been some pretty bad ones in that time and can agree that th's year's effort certainly ranks among the worst.

. OF AGRICULTURE NEWSLETTER

Tough April Keeps Fielcls

With May lst only a few days away the month will certainly begin with a great deal of snow still around and fields quite un- suitable for carryizlsv out any sort of farm operation. How- ever. there is always the hope that a weather miracle will oc- cur and improve conditions in a great hurry. Generally t h e r e seems to be agreement that we

lISiAND NEWS PAGE

jAlberton and West Prince County 2 The Guardian. Charlottetown, Fri. Apm Prince CO. High School Pupils To Have Career Counselling

SUMMERSle BUREAU

would like to have and are en- titled tn a summer this year. QUESTIONNAIRE

Mr. David Rogers of the Pro-. vinclal Department of Agricul-

. . Mr. Melvin Scott, public rela- ture who is doing DOSLEI‘MUILG THE

tion department of Acadia Uni- also t

Joshua Smallman Dies'ln O’Leary

O'L'EARY — Joshua Small-

man. O'Leary. died M o n d a y evening at the age of 82. He was born in Bloomfield. a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. T omas Smallman and was twice mar- ried. first to Binnie Shaw and later to Susan Gordon who pass- ed away two yea-m ago. . Mr. ma lman was a tailor by trade and for some years op- erated a milk route. For a time he resided in Elmsdalc. He was also known as a musician and singer.

4....

work at Cornell University has Some 450 student, from 91'!“ recently circulated a question- huh school, in pm“ Comty naire to a number of key farm- are expected to participate in ers in Queens Count)“ Return! a 1963 career counselling pro- are slow in coming in and we, gram at Summerside on Fri.

varsity. will be presen and will speak briefly to the whole group. and provide indi- vidual counselling if required.

Replies from questionaires

.wouid like to urge all farmers :who have received these ques-I ‘,tionnaires to complete them asl .soon as possible and return to ‘Mr. Rogers. Dealing as they do twith farm information andl

ACROSS THE iSLAND ‘

day afternoon. May 3.

This program designed to as- sist senior students in grades 11 and 12 in choosing a career. is sponsored by the National Employment service. with the co-operation of the department of education. the Summersidol Y’s Men's Club. and others in- terested in the high school stu- dents of Prince county.

'grassland problems these ques-l a u n e itionna'u‘es are of real import- i ance. GOOD LII" . i herent values of farm life.

iagree with what the Minister .. . . ‘ 1 d'tantoiierand many . gliesthaunted hOuse yams I heald were from the dlmy ls Conversely it carrys with u bum} me of her recollections are humorous. She was in bed once.j many farmer; that are guccesg. shortly after a baby had been born, and some of the neighbouring in this regard and providing

Quite f a v o u rsble editorial comment has resulted from the speech made by the Minister of Highways in supporting the “i’n-

a By NEIL A. MATHESON

vamd‘l'Fa’m Edit" ‘says and agree that it lileeds to ~ - - be said. Certainly farm as as a A COUPLE of haunted house stories intrigued me because they , 1 were told by living people who experienced them. Prevtously all way 0! life h“ a great deal to advantages. . Mr. and Mrs. Sam Smith. West Point lived for years in a house in handicaps Ind dllfldVBntaR'l where they heard noxses repeatedly; more unusual still. Mrs. rs. What is important is that a Smith lived there alone much of the time while her husband was favourable balance be achieved. at sea. yet she insisted she was not afraid. ‘ ‘n these factors and we know ladies were in “sitting up with her". The women ,who were in all for themselves and their (emu. adjoining room heard the tramp of feet coming down stairs and, 195 a really good me, but cel—

they came scurrying into her room, and almost jumped into bed mm}, not a relax With her- ess in farming is rarely achiev-

one. 8 u c«

c

But Mrs Smith insisted *0 me that it did-n" frighten.he‘ ed without effort. sacrifice. and and that both she and her family had often heard such names. managemen.

' 'I‘geyrgseltllugpigtgeafl‘o: gofigtmgtboush mm W” rustling mm A recent editorial “writer stat- ? “in sum m a mum noise satin; or Juliana: while he was out at the barn. He had a bunch of old boat cranes. d r farming as 8 WE of we stored ups: ~ 5 in the house and thought someone irulgl‘iit tl}l‘ave lip-i tfcstiess its hardships ylnd itI- ,

‘5“ “’5 9°” “'35 m the house Shaving and ear e muse" drawbacks and most of all to

' 9" f th wh n he? What were you delng. Dad. .he askedhaigsengdegxce; the. claim that it 13 next to 1mm”

.sible to make a living on a rm H

too. came in. Investigation showed nothing had

nelse. ' The Smiths often heard knocks at the door. even in daytime,

to be seen. though they watched closely.

a as though a bunch of boards and wn". Mr. Smith told me

Children Saw Old Men In Rooms

THE CHILDREN used to speak of seeing old men going tllrou e rooms. but how much of that could be attributed to ' a chills: fertile im '

f-a .

With the foregoing statement we sharply disagree if it is in- tended to be a statement of fact. Farm spokesmen do not decry agriculture as a way of life un- less consideration of problems associated with it can be con- sidered as complaining. Cur-

- ‘ lly tion. the Smiths could not tell me. mus” farm?" are genera Smiths sold the old house 31 years ago. It was moved tollvery mugh integesltd m a n d . Dublane, one and one-half miles away. but there ave been no conceme With “Ping 3' mini? rumors of haunting from the people who have lived in it since. People on the farms 8} P0551119 e ghostly sounds never awakened the Smiths from sleep. even through competition for have been considerate ghosts. available income is increased. old legend says a pedlar had been killed in the house A further Statemellt by the ' once, many years ago. But I couldn't get anyone to elaborate on same writer that the impressmn d

tale. is given that ordinary farmers LLLIAM MACDONALD. father of Mrs. Smith. told

- w] M12. have not made a profit for years Smith to Jump up and swear at the ghosts in a loud voice when‘ is borne out by the fact til at he has one of the noises. He tried it and didn’t hear anyllarge numbers of farmers have “noises” for six months or more. he told me. imoved from the land and into

Mr. MacDonald—he was light house keeper at West Pompom“ occupauons, An honest ap- thien—had his own problems. He used tofind his orses soaking’pmisal of any situation should wet with and with their mamas braided in the morning. is not suggest that farmers are daughter told me. But he never found any reasonable explanation. complainers, they are Very little

I never heard of such a thing. but find that Sir Andrew MacPhail.’ different from other people in

in his book "The Master’s Wife” reports that such acts were alt-mm respect.

tributed to witches in former years. The witches would ride horses For many farm we is defin_

and tangle the memes as they limped them 0" their WI“ ""193-- itely getting better. but f o i-

Haunted House In Eastern Kings my “he” the “mg” i' ”'

suming hopeless aspects. ORGANIZATION ACTIVITY THE OTHER haunted house story was much more recent. Before farming operations get It concerned a young couple who lived there for a time. theniunderway there is always arush left the se. I can't give you names, nor the district. for I on the part of farm organiza- have not permission to do so. But it was pretty close to the tions to get affairs of that na- Eastern end of the provulce. iture tidyed up. Within the past The young man's bmther while visiting one night, heard theflen days the dairymen have use and said it Was a loose board “PS? The? huntefd b“t1been actively engaged in the found every board was nailed down solidly. M d in“? a'Maritimes in setting up plans Iloose railing 011 the Sta“Wise- TheY wok It °“- but the “01595 for the new promotional effort. ‘ On Monday the Directors of the Dairymen's Association w ill meet to dispose of a number of matters. Early this week formal appli-

oontinu . A child was playing on the floor one day. The mother saw a strange man walking down stairs and choked back stream of terror least she frighten the chllld. But the little one saw the man too. and cried out in fear. He disappeared through the pantry

Min. Max.

Dawson . . . . . . . . . .. 19 49 Vancouver 43 55 Victoria 43 54 Edmonton . l7 66 Calgary 32 64 Regina . . . . .. as 57 Winnipeg ........ .. l5 5!) Toronto ..... .. 6 50 Ottawa .......... .. ll 51 Montreal ..... 18 49 Quebec . . . . . 1 55 Fredericton if 51 Saint John .. '9 49

oncton 45 Halifax . . . . . . . . . . .. 47 Charlottetown 41 Sydney . 35 Yarmouth l 43 ‘St. John's . . . . l 33

WEATHER

TORONTO (CP) —— Tempera- tures issued by the weather of-

sent out to eight of the n in e high schools in the county par- ticipating in the program, have been received from 306 0 students. They have indicated areas of possible interest in fu- ture careers. with teaching sec- retarial. nursing, RCMP and armed forces rating high on the lists of preferred interests. Among those who will be par- ticipating in the role of career councillors representing various professions will be: teaching. Thomas Hall: nursing, Miss Margaret Collicutt; secretarial. W lism Hayward: electronics. John Paynter; accounting, Earl Hickey: civil service commis- sion, Miss Una Gallant: lab te-' chinicians, Dr. Frank Jelks; R MP. Cpl. Calvin Bungay; medical profession. Dr. James Saunders; general construction. William Watson; specialized c o n s t r u ction. Laurie Coles RCAF. F—L. Quickfall; RCN. CPO Joseph Paquet; RCA, S. Sgt. Cleveland: law. Melville Campbell; banking. John Hold- er; physical education. Charles Ballem; hair dressing, Mrs.

H. Leaviit Is New Chief

ALBERTON — Herbert Lea- vitt was promoted from deputy to chief of Alberton fire depart- ment at a special meeting last night. The new deputy chief is Perley Hardy.

A building committee was appointed to supervise the com- pletion of the new fire hall. com- prised of Parley Hardy. Ken Quigley and Herbert Matthews.

Following the business meet- ing lunch was served and s so- cial evening enjoyed.

A.T. Parkes. Moncton, N.B.. executive secretary. Maritime Provinces Board of Trade (left) is shown presenting a gold inscribed gavel to Frank Bryan. president of Alberton and West Prince Boa rd of Trade during the 60th anni-

TRADE BOARD RECEIVES GAVEI.

Trail" leading to scenic spots. parks. picnic sites and beach- es. Hon. L.G. Dewar suggest- ed a large scale motor trip over the route as an inaugural tion ceremony and publicity

ir. ‘

affa

vsrsary celebrations Wednes- day night. During the proceed- ings an Ukrainian folk dance by ballet dancer. Mrs. Andrew Wells was much appreciated. Place mats for the 100 guests were maps of western Prince County showing a “s u n s e t

T \‘4‘ C‘u‘CWWYaW‘C‘fiVa‘f. Y)“ I. ; .mMaeMwy/y My 9 .. . . - AJ. 1: C/‘v'ET/vfx’, ' 7“ '

John Smedley; dentistry. Capt. Duane Mollins: insurance. Al- lison MacLean; drafting. Keith Pickard.

HALIFAX (CP) —- 'Iihe Wea- ther office here says consider- able sunshine is expected today and temperatures will rise to near 50 in inland sections during the afternoon.

Regional forecasts:

Nova Scotia Mainland. Prince Edward island and New Bruns- wick: Clear with a few cloudy intervals; little change in tem- perature; northwest winds 15. Low-high at Halifax 33 and 48. Yarm-outh 34 and 45, Kentville 34 and 50. New Glasgow and Goshen 30 and 45 Charlottetown 26 and 42, Moncton 30 and 48. Fredericton 35 and 51. Saint John 33 and 51. Edmundston 30 and 51. Campbellton 32 and 51.

Cape Breton: Cloudy with a few sunny intervals; is little milder; northwest winds 20. Low-high at Sydney 23 and 42.

Bay of Fund : NorthWest winds 20; variable cloudiness;

visibility 10 miles; temperatur- w 403

esinthe308and .

High town at

tide today at Charlotte- 12.36 am. and 12.24

Local Man Named

Vice-President

MONTEBELLO. Que. (CP)—‘ J. B. Estey of Loggieville, N.B.. was elected president of the Fisheries Council of Canada all the close of the annual meet- ing here

The council is the national spokesman for provincial groups which comprise almost all of the major fishing companies and co- operatives in anada. i

Vice-presidents include J. Lebreton. Paspebisc. Que; J.E.I Burden, Charlottetown; D. F. Comey. Muigrave, N.S.; and H. L. Lake, St. John‘s, Nfld.

Directors include E. A. Snow. Burin. Nfld.; P. P. Russell, St. John's. Nfld.; Mrs. M. S. Penny, .Ramea. Nfld.; G. C. leflin. Catalina, Nfld.; H. D. Pyke and D. F. Adams. Lunenburg. N.S.: T. Dauphinee, Lockeport. N.S.; S. J. Campbell, Halifax; and H. W. Welch. Fairhaven. N.B.

pm. At Rustico at 7.15 a. m. and 9.06 .m. Summerside tide eighteen minutes later than Charlottetown. Sun rises today at 5.08 and sets at 6.48.

WESTERN BRIEFS

. . . t ‘ I gogéoggdlgoufldflam disappeared He was“ in the pan ry When. cation was made by the tobacco THE YOUNG people left the house. but the man's hmtherlgrowers t0 the Mlnlster of A8“- had potatoes stored in the collar of the new empty house. He was1 0111mm for the setting up Of a in cellar grading one day. when he heard a roe ‘ng chair board to d?“ With PFOdilCixon in motion overhead. Pushing up the cellar hatch gently. he could; and marketing problems in that peer into the kitchen, but the chair was empty and still. .‘crop. But the rocking sound recumed as soon as he returned to[ Plans have been made for the . ar as I know the old chair may still be rockingl Directors of the Beef Producers gently in lonely solitude in the deserted house. or would it be'to meet with the President of lonely when there are unnatural forces to stirr- it Into auction? Canada Packer's Mr, he an, To be considered would likely be

tie l ed Car Story From long A90 than 3h..“i.‘i‘fl§iifé"§.2f

. blems.

r I’M ROAMING today and I think of the old automobile story. Allie Cutcliffe, Charlottetown told me recently. A leading Sum-l. The Direcmrs °f the Fumes" merside businessman was driv' ' ‘ 'n‘ulg "09 a 55 “Hallo” met 0“ Hope River. overtaking a farm wagon awn by a horse. thelh‘onday and namec‘ l “mmit‘ motorist pulled out to pass it just as the farmer turned the horse‘ ‘9 ‘0 discuu contra”! W l l h in at his gate. Perhaps brakes were not good in those days. at the companies- some difficulty my rate he crashed into the horse and broke two of its legs. WM encountered here IS the which would mean the animal would have to be destroyed. management of one plant declin- A deeply religous man, the businessman was exclaiming his;ed to discuss a contract which

VISITED FRIENDS Mrs. David Cameron has re- turned to her home in Mis- couche after visiting with friends and relatives in Spring- hill. N.S.

. VISITED PARENTS Miss Carol P e r r y. RN, on staff at Charlottetown Hospital, spent a few days with her par- ents. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Perry. Miscouche.

To MONTREAL Paul Gaudet. son of Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Gaudet. Miscouche. left Monday for Montreal where he will be employed.

IS CONVALESCING Mrs. William J. DcsRoche.

secretary to State Secretary J. W. Pickersgill

G. Roy M'cwml Northumberland - Miramichi, a

itor. parliamentary secretary to

deep regret over ‘ bad Mr. - - - - -, you did not put out your hand to let. me know you were going to turn in to the gate." which brouth the salty

commen . “How in H - - - could you see my hand when you couldn't see the horse and wagon?

Open Voting Is Recalled

LAST WEEK'S reference to First Great War voting stirred as for J.A. MacKenzie. Kenning who recalls I hen he first V answer the question, who are you going to Remington man. who

Hutton and both parties ware satisfied. ' Legblatin'c members at that time received

.‘1

h' t. The first move to inmase the salary or

' ' it 3200, without expenses, recalls.

" members worked at the time for $600 a session. or Itaslowasm?”heaeks Perhapssmtereader cancell- thoae amwnts

must have voted at eduthattichIcgavc his 18 when he enlisted. be was three years younger. and the December 1917 vote

s. Janos W“. . was a 1917 election overseas. an! be

5’. Q 5' a. c a. Q

i

it. The returning officer wen the same man at every for bars

i

- bias in furtherin

l

1e cod came of age. “It took a little courapge Pm‘lucers mu“ “‘0’9 “WW” vote for?" means over their marketing processes

observed the open vote had much to and. in addition. make provision

‘ plications are serlma.

the unfortunate accident, then added “It's tool appears as a legal document to

be open to question.

To summarize it has been a period of considerable activity with many farm groups..

To BARGAIN OR NOT

At the present time in the pro- vinces of Ontario and Quebec farm marketing legislation is being strengthened and re-infor- in a manner which will give

g on a voluntary basis but by arbitration if nec-

3160 per year, cssary. The situation in the two expenses, says r. MacKenaie who 'nrvrted me to check on|provinces mentioned is a mark- amounts, but the means of checking is not available at pres-'ed contrast to the

atmosphere

ernnity, was to in this small province where to the

farmers are as in economy as anywhere.

An instance of this state of mind occurred when the man-

“ agement of a food plant declin- ed t

0 even discus a contract with a r c g u in rly constituted

committee. The right to bargain J w

is an inherent mid any company refuses it the im- 0 mat- ter how enlightened the mana- gement of any company may be it is probable that they will be and protect- ing its own interests. Farmers as a group will have increasing difficulty in staying in business if they allow themsdves to be tossed back and forth on the ec- onomic seas without sheltering protection or anchors to hold them close to s .

ty Phall followed by service

Mlscouche. is convalescing at

mach in Prince County Hospi-

CAMPBELL FUNERAL —'I‘he funeral for James Cam Mount Pleasant was held Thurs- day afternoon from his late resi- dence where a short service was conducted by Rev. W.B. ac- ia Vic- toria Was United (lurch. Dur- ing the service Edward Phillips rendered "He Cares.” mas

“Abide With Me". a nd "Rock of Ages." Pallb e s r era were Ancil Ballum. Willard Bal- Ium. Ear a r r y

inson. Interment was in the church cemetery.

SMALLMAN FUNERAL— The funeral‘for Joshua Smallman was held from the home of his nephew,

her home after spending two he

°f tary secretary to Veterans Min-

cLaren. Cotton. Elmer Robimon and Ho- m] w

afternoon W“

PARLIAMENTARY

(Continued from page 1)

campaign against Social Crediti ‘ .deputy leader Real Caouette in

Quebec province. parliamentary

am. 58. Newcastle. N.B., newspaper ed-

Postmaster - General Azeilus

Jean-Charles Cantin, 45. Que- bec South, a lawyer and former mayor of Cap Rouge. Que.. par- liamentary secretary to Trans~ port Minister George McIlraith.

John Turner. 34. Montreal St. Lawrence-St. George. a native of Surrey. England. who was educated at Oxford and Paris in civil law and now is a Mont. real businessman. parliamen- tary secretary to Resources Minister Arthur Lalng.

James A. Byrnc. 52. Koote- nay East. a native of Grand Rapids. Minn. and a miner and union leader. parliamentary sec- retary to Labor Minister Allan J. MacEachcn.