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IIIIIII Dally (founded 1M1) 85.00 per year (In advance), delivered. and United Stator.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER l1. D85.

Neglecting The Roads

From many sections of the Province have come complaints of the neglected condition of the" roads since tlie provincial election. During the fall season. when so much trucking is being done, this neglect on the part of the Public Works Department is inexcusable. Two of the most recent complaints have to do with the Nine Mile Creek road. and with the West River road from Afton Ilall to Rocky Point, Both these roads are used extensively by farmers. They were formerly kept in first class condition and dragged after every rain. This practise was dropped by the new atlmiiiistratioti, and strong Liberals of the district are now complaining they have not seen a drag nor a machine “since the Tories wcnt out."

H'allowe'en

Ilallo\vc'eii, in spite of its legendary spooks, says a contemptirztry, may he credited with having had an agricultural origin, and to the present day is associated with the fruits of the earth. particularly apples. There are reasons for this. In the Liliristian church, Halloween or All l-lallows live. is the name given to the evening of the 31st of October as the vigil of Hallow- niass, or ;\ll Saints Day. Before the Christian eta. howcvcr. the eve of the 31st of October was the UCCIISlOIl of harvest and other ceremon- ies in various countries; and the festivities which gradually gathered around the Christian llalltiwc'en at a later date originated for the most part in countries under the sway of the Druid rcligioiuazliicfly»Britain, plus a few .in-. door and outdoor celebrations borrowed from the pagan Roman festival to the goddess of fruit.

The two chief characteristics of ancient Halloween were the lighting of bonfires and the belief that Halloween was the only night of the year in which ghosts, warlocks. witches, and evil spiri-ta-ivcro permitted towander on earth. (in the 1st of November the Druids held their grcat fall festival and lighted fires in honor of the stiiigotl in thanksgiving for harvest. It was lli.\() a firm htzliof in the religion of the Druids that on tlic eve of this festival (Hallow- . e'eii as we know it), Sauizui, lard of death, called together the wicked souls that within thb post twclve months had been condemned to iii.- liabit the bodies of animals. \\'ith regard to this belief, it is interesting to ‘note that in parts of Ireland, the 31st October was, and even still is known as Oitlliclie Sliaiiina, “the vigil of Satiian."

U11 or about the 1st of November also the Roman festival in honor of Pomona was held. ' Poitioiia was the goddess of the fruit, of trees —-hetice the ivords. poniologist, grower of fruit, and poinol0g_\'. At this Pomona festival, nuts and apples, as representing the winter store of fruits, played an important part, and thus or- iginated the custom of roasting nuts and apple (IBCklllg—-2lllClilpllllg to seize with the teeth an

le floating iii a tub of water—-a sport in wiich many later generations of young folk have celcbratcdtlie even of 31st October. Some cynics aver that the evil spirits of old Druidical times still exist iii tlie_ shape of thoughtless youth irliose rough pranks on Hallow-den often result in injury to persons and much damage to property. 'I‘hcir pranks are the survival of the licentioiis part of the Pomona fruit festival.

It is to be hoped that locally at least. to- night's llalloivccn pranks will be kept within reasonable bounds.

Can This Be Beaten‘?

"(in to the ant. thou sluggard," said the poet, or words to that effect, but more titting advice to Canadians just now, says the Montreal Gastric, would be to take an example from ‘Redcroft 4-N, ‘a Rhode Island Red hen, owned by j. Bun "ss, of Qualictini Beach. ll.C., which has accomplished the task of laying 326 eggs in

dier turned to poultry-raising as an occupation which he could follow outdoors, and which would not be too heavy for him. He secured em- ployment with a poultry breeder at Qualicum Beach and learned the business thoroughly. As soon as he felt ready to start on his own account, he acquired several properties that had been abandoned by soldier settlers, and met with suc- cess. His name became known among poultry- men and he had the faculty of selection in re- markable degree. For several years he has been entering pens of his Redcroft birds in the laying contests, and invariably his pullets completed their tests near the top. This year one of his entries secured the championship of the Domin- ion with a total of 326 eggs in 5i weeks, as already stated. Perhaps next year J. Buacesss hens may do even better and secure the world's championship.

Indian Summer

After a spell of cold weather, atid even a snow-flurry, it is reasonable to assume that the present fine weather represents that illusive touch known as “Indian Summer." The cliar- acteristics of Indian Summer are a relative warmth, and the haziness and sniokiness of the atmosphere. But the New York Times has looked further into the matter and finds that the atmosphere of Indian Summer is not the only thing that is hazy about it. Some persons seem to believe that it falls between certain definite dates; others apply the term to any warm Autumn day. Most generally. it is thought to be due late in, October or early in November. But no one really knows where it got its name. One theory has it that the term originated be- cause the Indians used to predict just such spells of weather; another that it refers to the stnoki- ness prodticcd by Indian fires; a third that it refers to the supposed Indian character of dc- ceptiveness; a fourth that it is derived from the fact that the cold spell preceding it was called ‘Squaw Winter."

The term first made its appearance in print in the late 18th century. If there has ever been any statistical attempt to establish its existence, regularity, time and duration by consulting the records, the result is certainly not widely known.

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Editorial Notes

This is Hallowe'en, the eve of All Saints ay. fi 3E ilt Premier MACKENZIE KING has come into line with the League of Nations on sanctions. d? 9K 9K

The only difference between the saint and the sinner is that every saint has a past and every sinner has a future _ are as are , There is no use of boasting ovcrmuch about our weather, but meantime it is pleasant to com- ment on the difference between conditions on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts.

In I931 a political vote catcher was seized

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Notes By The Way

England's foreign policy h cont- inendable as well as traditional, as it has always allowed her to deal with foreign politics with a firm hand. meanwhile protecting her trade, home affairs and colonial interests. The English foreign of- flce recalls, for instance-and prob- ably they are not. the only ones- that some ten years ago Mussolini emphatically deearcd that only one stand. and one alone, ‘was 1m- portant; to create privileges and impose lndemnltles, whether justl- fled or not, and then to deend her decrees lf necessary. This may ex- plain why the British are not. 1h the least doubtful concerning Italy's current and future inten- tions. To justify her campaign in Ethiopia, for instance. Italy went back fifty years to look for a, quar- rel. Later She may state some other imaginary grievance to divert the course of the Nile 1n order to bene- fit her African pos.>esslons. Still later she may want to absorb some part of Egypt, some rich strip of territory in the near Orient or else- where.—Exchange.

Such an overturn ls reminiscent of kindred phenomena on this side of the border and, coming a. year before our own national elections, is not without its significance for Americans. The two countries, pol- itically. have very much ln com- mon. For example. the principles dividing Liberals from Conserv- atives in Canada are quite as vague as those which separate Republi- cans from Democrats here, y:t our cousins to the North have refused to depart from the two-paity sys- tem, though under provocation to do so from a half-dozen radical movements. Just. as we have done before, and will undoubtedly do again, they have staged a first- class revolt merely by switching from one major party to another. -New York Herald-Tribune.

The arrest of a. man on a charge of collecting money from house- holders, ostensib'y for radio licenc- es. is calculated to provoke citizens into wondering why they are per- iodically called upon to ferret out their licence receipts as proof that they really have paid for them. Cannot some less annoying means of checking-up be dlscovered?— Toronto Exchange.

It would be a serious mistake to take as a. pretext the faults and errors of the League of Nations ln order absolutely to condemn this indispensable institution absol- utely, and to refuse 1t all support, moral and material. Let us rather be restorers and re-

_biillders 1n this field. Let us apply

ourselves rather to creating every- where a spirit of order, peace and justice. Let us criticise the League of Nations. but solely for the pur- pose of improving it, not of de- stroying it. mt. us rather be prop- agators of the idea which it serves and should serve still better. with years and centuries of education, particularly if God ls given a place, a success will be obtained that will be an honour to the genera- tions that, have done the building

with election liquor and promptly prosecuted and stitifly fined, the Prohibition Commission being in office. In 1935 a political organizer was sinii- larly arrested, but his case still hangs lire, there being no Prohibition Conniiission._

‘ Goblins and spirits and what-nets may be abroad on Halloween, but in every house there should be good cheer and the spirit of fun. Div- ing for apples, walking backwards at the cross- roads, “pull” taffy, and devil's food, are still essential to the successful Halloween party.

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Evidently Hon. VINCENT Massizv wants to close out his party's election bills, he being the organizer, before he assumes duty as. High Commissioner at London. Meanwhile the Hon. “Howie” FERGUSON graciously announces his willingness to remain on the job till his suc- cessor sees fit to relieve him.

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Premier LAVAL is acting as the “go be- tween" iii the case of Italy and the League of Nations, and so far has succeeded remarkably well. By the time Italy has conquered Ethiopia. two years hence. the authority of the League of Nations to enforce sanctions will have been endorsed by all the nations still remaining incin- hers,

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51 weeks. wliicli- seenis- to-bc the length of the potiltry year. This constitutes a Canadian re- cord. the previous mark having been 324, while the world's laying record is 334. It is reported that the eyes of poultrymen in British" Columbia were turned to this egg-laying contest at the Dominion Experimental Station at Saanichton. where the now famous ptillet was putting all her rivals to shame. Redcroft 4—N kept on laying with. almost unbroken regularity throughout the confist, onlynow and again let-ting a day pass without its ogg contribution», She was fit and actie right to the and,» even neglecting her per- son‘! appearance -in her-efforts to live up to the expectations and hopes-of her owner. Inspected at her pen at the Experimental Station where she was in competition with 339 others of various breeds, the Canadian champion had all the ap- pearances of a hard worker. She was scratching busily among the litter and was not the least bit

marvelling at her prowess. Her dark-red plum- age was somewhat scraggly and most of her tail feathers were missing. but Superintendent E. M.

Sraarcnr remarked that this was to be expected -

from an industrious bird that had laid more than fort‘; pounds of eggs in less than a year. The superintendent explained that after she had re-

litliithln to hef ‘appearance and aprupe up. _ There is an interesting story connected with gaattagvthe owner of Redcroft 4-N. His

to resort to Curfew law, and now no boy or girl under 16 may be allowed on the streets in res- taurants pr in places of entertainment. Pool room proprietors or others encouraging boys about their premises aftennine o'clock have been warned and in future will be prosecuted. it ilt fi

It is a most heinous offence driving a motor vehicle in the City streets between two and three o'clock in the morning. (when there is not an- other soul to be seen). to the common danger. iNo wonder that His Honour the City Magis- trate marked his stem disapproval by a fine of $50 and costs or thirty days in jail.

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"The white man has been conqueror and modernizer of every land in Africa except Ethiopia. This Empire surrounded by enemies has fought and defeated the Arabians, Egypt- ians, Turks, Dervishes and neighboring races and tribes of evefy description-Abe Adels, Dana- kils. Gallas and others—and in modern times inflicted severe defeat on the. Sudanese and Italians.

It i I Strong efforts are being put forth to have Mr. PLTBI. SINCLAIR made a Parliamentary Under Secretary instead of Mr. MACLEAN, who it is claimed, is too old a parliamentary hand for the job. The salary of an Under Secretary is likely to be $6.000 r annum, in addition to $4.000 indemnity i travelling expenses and it is presumed that’ Mr. Smcuitp would be pre- pared to sacrifice his other financial interests in

v ,. byaetlve with the Can- - - lottery Foreegathia returned sol- swir 1' 3*", ~ a J.._>._+‘--t>+-~

order to hab out the Government.

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and will be the happiness of the human race-Exchange.

The plain fact is, things have been happening at Geneva that seem to reach outside and beyond any deliberate planning of the statesmen. It is fairly clear that when the League Council met after Italy's first savage gesture toward Ethiopia few felt that the Assemb- ly would be voting almost unani- mously to support the Covenant against war and clap on the pre- scribed sanctions. The sudden unit- lng of the nations to espouse the cause of a sma‘i and unimportant power is almost incidental. But how significant! The world has swung away. as Italy realizes with dis- may, from all its former ideas of sélzure for conquest. The right of the smallest becomes the concern o.’ the mightiest-And that. fact might seem to silence for a mom- ent all the pessimism in the world. -Chrlstian Science Monitor.

Nlpponese officials have evident- ly decided that it-is cheaper and less dangerous to “domlnate" in China rather than set up more "independent" slates. No move has been made formally to separate North China from the control of the central government at. Nam- klng, but Japan is virtually in oontrol of the region without hav- lng to foot. any of the bl‘ls except for its armed police force. Long before Manchukuo begins to return a profit, Japan will be collecting fat profits from mining conces- sions. rail projects, retail business, and from loans in this densely pop- u‘ated region. It is potentially one 0f the richest markets in the world. and it ls ready to be worked for quick profits. Buslnes Week.

In 1388 there were 159 cases and 52 deaths from diphtheria in Ham- lton. In the antlboxin period the number of cases and deaths re- malned relatively high, and it was not until the discove y of toxin- antltoxin and toxold and the 1n- tenaive campaign of education waged by the health department that the decline in the case and death rate became marked. The number of cases for the five years 1023-192’! was 1.256 and the deaths 76; during the five years 1928-1932 the number of case: had fallen tn 16 and the deaths to six. During the four years ending October 31, 1034. then was not a single death from diphtheria in this city; and last year there was not even a case.- Hamliwfillpeetatar.

Olwloiuly. Allllfldl’: determin- ation depends on future events. Within aven a few months the at- titude toward the League baa stunned. America, which bent. and then gunzvned. the league is prob- ably daring it now with mote sympathetic interest u the defend- er of Iiihlopia, than at any time in the pact seventeen years. After all la aald, the league 1| the only naflaanlnn of nun. lint; time ba~

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THE PHYSICIANS METHOD OI‘ REDUCING WEIGHT

It is fortunate for ou.r overweight friends that physician are now giv- ing [more bought to the reduction of welght- In the past the physician simply advised the patient "to eat lees food and do mar; work." If this

results in every case because less food and more work will reduce weight in every case.

However just how much less food to eat and just what. particular kinds of food should be reduced in amount must be made clear to the patient, if weight ls to be reduced surely and safely.

Similarly wlt.h work or exercise; just how much exercise and the klnd of exercise to be taken must be fully understod or disappointment or something more serious may occur.

Thus from the food standpoint the physician now outlines the amount and klnd of food that should be eaten, making sure that meat. fish, cereals, eggs (though contain- ing some fat) are eaten at least once a day ln order to keep up the strength without iveight. With the addition of clear soups. fresh fruits and stewed- fruits without sugar, green vegetables. skim milk, a small amount of bread without butter, and not more than one potato a day, an all round diet containing all the food substances, vitamins and minerals ls provided.

In regard to exercise the physic- ian has the patient take light exer- cise and examines the heart before and after, thus finding out how a definite amount of exercise (run- nlng 50 steps, going upstairs, step- Rln! 11D OIL a. chair a. - number of times) affects the heart by lncreaa. mg the number ofbests per min- ute. and then finds out how long it takes-Z minutes, more or less-to come back to its normal rate.

He first prescribes walking a eer- taln distance daily. gradually in. creasing the distance. and also out- lines one or two bendlng- exercises which must be done with the knees Sl-ffllkht so that the work will be done by the abdominal -or waist muscles instead of the thighs and legs. These bending exercises while helping to reduce weight. everywhere are particularly useful in reducing the fat, about the abdomen.

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The agltailonerof for the removal of the speed 11m" ftmgiai: number of roads to which ms,“ 9195"" applied is not sur-

- 8' when the mentality of the ‘£31; if: 31115911 lnto consideration. Mum, W be sumo-sins if the , “"1 °Y Transport decides m avor of a large measure of deoon. trol as a result of the lnqume; which n 15 h°Id5n8 1n Manchester, Blrmlllflhflm, and other towns, The moral of all that has happened on the wads 1n merit months is rim the limitation of speed lessens dmm- only I few days use Mr Hore-Belisha himself, 1n a, must-ll cast. talk, claimed that than had M“ a lame reduction In the number of accidents in towns gm“ “W Speed limit. was introduced. 31° 1;" the Rpballlng casualties of

retest few months suggest that w a is needed 1s the application of the speed limit. to more roads, rather than the removal of it from My road which 1t now Controls?

The nrozress of the ~- ita aoeoirrplshmmts of om "im- possibility" us tobe readily infected by the confidence of the engineer. we u; told from Washington of n. project for a "Petiular overnight" aero- plane service between London and New York. Remembering the 1mm. ber of tmiia-Atlantiedlyeca who have had hair-breadth escapes and the number who have not escaped at all, reason impel; m m mggfd the - ncement. with incredul- itynbut faith inclines ua to ac- cept 1t as at least within the bounds of pomlblllty. A fifty-kn flylns boat in carry paaaenun. mail and other freight bu. we are told. been planned. The Pan-Arne erlcan Clipper, which la now being bated on the Pacific. 1c only half the size 0f the projected new boat, andlthaaa speed ateea level of 160 miles an hour. We are not