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There are few English-speaking people who have not read at least some of the fascinating tales told by Charles Dickens, the man who loved the world and all the things that are in it.
when we think of Dickens. im- mediately our minds are filled with visions of the unique characters his gifted brain fashioned and we see parading before our eyes the Peggotty family, the Micawbers Thomas Traddles, Oliver Twist and scores of others. all familiar and life -like persons introduced to us by that master story-teller who
power over human hearts.
Charles Dickens was born at Portsmouth, England. in 1812. the eldest of eight children. His father. John Dickens. was a clerk in the Naval pay office and his mother was the daughter of a Naval Lieu- tenant. . "rho Dickens family. or rather John Dickens, seemed always to be in the grip of dire poverty. As the years passed his financial con- dition worsened and one day he was arrested and thrown into the debtor's prison at Msrshalesa.
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This tragic event interrupted Gharles' schooling at a time when the boy was beginning to take his studies seriously. All his happiness seemed to come to an end. Had it not been for his kind mother, who continued to teach him, the lad's life might have been even more miserable.
This Marshalesa was a strange
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another to have it inundated by a flood. But trophes happen to the same per- son, something more courage is needed.
Avenue, St. Vital. was bombed out came to Canada as a war bride, only to have her new home in Winnipeg swamped by the flood.
porter her story with a smile. it was a defiant smile.
had reached its peak. Mr. Mrs. Forbes were visiting neigh- bors in the St. Vital area. Their conversation. as it turned out, the pattern of their lives were rude- ly interrupted by a telephone call.
them that their house was sur- rounded by water. When they had left the house, it was well above flood level and seemingly out of dlnger.
deep water for a distance of a mile to reach their home, when he arrived there he found the water that there could of reinoviilg any of their possess- ions. thing-he collected all cans he could from a painter who lived a few doors away, and set
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have joined other public-spirited businesses and organizations in assisting the Manitoba Flood Re- lief Fund in its work of mercy. All line elevator companies that are members of the provincial Wheat Pools, the United Grain Growers Limited and the North- West Line Elevators' Association have agreed to display posters calling for donations to the fund. tlt is through this avenue that the appeal to farmers is being 'made. Flood Fund headquarters have iarranged with these grain eleva- itor organizations to receive con- .tributions from farmers either in cash or'in grain. Whenever grain ,is given by growers to assist those suffering hardship from the flood. the fund will receive a cash credit. The poster contains a graphic Irpicture of a woman and her two children being evacuated by R. C. M. P. patrol boat from Morris. -the town 42 miles south of Win- Inlpeg which has been completely inundated and largely destroyed by the rampaging Red River. Flood workers have estimated that over 550 square miles of farm land situated south of Winnipeg are under water, and likely to remain an inland sea long en- ough to make the seeding of this year's crop an impossibility. The economic burden of the disaster,
when both catas- than mere
Mrs. Len Forbes. 47 Ferrnori
in the London blitz. She
Yet she was able to tell a re-
One evening before the flood
and
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Mr. Forbes had to wade through
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prison; a place where the debtor could take his wife and children, and where visitors were always welcome.
Young Charles now took over the task of helping his mother with her household duties, caring for the other children and running errands for every Tom. Dick and Harry. He even polished shoes and blacken -' pots. The future look- ed anything but rosy to the boy who had dreamed of becoming a fs.mous man. What he resented worst of all was the fact that his home was a prison. The more he pondered on the strange life that was unfolding before him the more discontented he became. There seemed to be nothing before him but fruitless toil, loneliness, poverty and shame.
Then a miracle happened. John Dickens came into a little money which paid off his debts and open- ed for he and his family the prison door.
Now Charles was sent back to school. but what a school! The head master was a tyrant who de- lighted in flogging his pupils for no reason at all. However, Charles made some progress with his studies
the furniture up on these make- shift "stilts".
Now the Forbes and their daughter. Gail. aged 16 months, are living in one of the cottages at Winnipeg Beach. Not until the flood waters reeede will they know whether Mr. Forbes' last- minute efforts to have their fur- niiure succeeded-.
The Manitoba Flood Relief Fund has been created to help the Forbes and other families like them. Its goal is 510,000,000.
Contributions may be addressed directl to the Fund in Winnipeg or paid into any bank in Can- ads.
CBC Board Of Governors Meets
O'I'PAWA, May 23-(GP)-The CBC Board of Governors, gather- ed a two-day meeting, met in private Monday to deal with Cor- poration business. No statement! was issued following the meeting.'
therefore falls as heavily on farin- ers as on the people of the towns and cities.
Objective of the fund is s10.- 000,000 and no contribution is too
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IN MEMORIAM
CAPTAIN HARRY B. BRUHM
...fThere passed away in the Kings County Hospital. Montague, on March 30th, 1950. Captain Harry B. Bruhm, Montague, in his eighty-fourth year. Although in failing health for some time his death came as a shock to his many rfriends. The late Capt. Bruhm was born at Mahone Bay. Nova Seotia, and at an early age began his sea- faring career which he followed until his retirement about fifteen years ago. During the First World War he served his country in the Canadian Navy. Although of a quiet and retiring nature, the de- ceased was a well known and highly respected citizen in his community.
Besides his sorrowlng widow. he
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and found time to write little stores and engage in all kinds of youthful pranks.
At fifteen he became office boy to a lawyer, -where he remained for about eighteen months.
Two years later we find char- les working as a reporter in the House of Commons. and later he travelled all over the country writ- ing down speeches.
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By the time he had attained his twenty-fourth year some 01 his sketches appeareu in book fonn.
lar Pickwick Papers. of undying fame. From then on Dickens set himself to the great task of writ.- ing and editing a magazine and giving public readings. He married. travelled, and made many friends. But hs real life was in his books. and in the characters he had creat- ed. Through them he hoped to strike a. death-blow against the evils of sweat shops and the a- trocious conditions which existed in most of England's boarding schools. How well he succeeded may be glean- ed by comparing present day con- ditions in England with the days when the great novelist was busy with his pen attacking the evils of which he had a personal know- i ledge. especially the wickedness of the debtor's prison where he had lived for almost three years.
Dickens' masterpiece, David Copperfield. was written when its author was at the height of his success. or all his stories he liked this the best. and well he might. for in it we see a. picture of his own life during his childhood days. The great story-teller has been lying in Westmlnister Abbey since his sudden death in the year 187'); but the world will ever keep his memory green. ever remember him as the ill-fed and lli-clad youngster who made England a happier country for the Pooh children who came after him.
This remarkable man was buried without pomp or display in the poet's corner where sleep many of Elnglandts great. and over his simple grave stands a monument with only ills name-"Charles Dlckon.-..' Every year thousands of people from all over the world stand be- fore the crude grave read the in- acript'on-Cha.rles' own-and are stirred by the name of Londoll's illustrious son. the man who won fame by his understanding know- ledge of the human heart.
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The seven cardinal virtues are faith, hope. charity. prudence. jus- tice, fortitude and temperance.
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other things, will consider pllcations broadcasting stations.
hockey broadcaster, has applied for 250-watt Application Dr a similar station at Langley Prnlrie, B. C., has come from John N. Hunt,
pany Llmted, headed by K. S. Parton, wants a licence for a 270-
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en, N. 3., has applied anew for a 250-watt en. A similar application him last July was rejected by the Board of Governors.
ations to the llc-ncing authority in the The most invariably recommendations made . heard at it public meeting and me!” M mend” subsequently Board at: a closed meeting.
husband and Brennan. spring Valley. P. E. 1.. who departed this life May 25th. 1943.
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is survived by one son, Clyde, West Springfield, Mas.s.. one grand- son, Kenneth. also of West Spring- field, Mass, one brother, Robert, Beverly, Mass, two sisters, Mar- garet. Dorchester, Mass, and El- len. Mahone Bay. N. S.. and a num- ber of nieces and nephews in the United States and Nova Scotia. The deceased was a faithful member of St. Andrew's Lodge No. 13, A. F. A. M., Montague, and Rising Sun Lodge No. 59. I. O. O. F., Lunenburg, N. S. The funeral was held from the Montague Funeral Parlours Tues- day afternoon. April 4th, when the service was conducted by Dr. A. D. Macxenzie. minister of the Mon- tague United Church. Pallbearers were R. K. Clements, Douglas Maciaren, Harry Johnstone, Le- Roy White, Captain George Lake. Ernest Carver. Interment was in Lower Montague Cemetery. recommendations are algi The many cards and letters of accepmi Th, sympathy and floral tributes bore uwany are testimony of the esteem in which evidence is the deceased was held by a wide
The Board will hold a public among
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Harold A. Coming of St, Steph- station at St. Steph- from
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Three Links-Rising Sun Lodge No. 59, I. 0. O. F., Lunenburg. N. S.
Wreath--St. Andrew's Lodge No. 13. A. F. 8.: A. M.. Montague.
Wreath-Montague Branch. Can- adian Legion.
Spray-Mrs. Bruhm.
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. IN MEMORIAM
MR. ANGUS GILLIS ..'There passed away on May 5th in his home at Klnross. Mr. Angus . Glllls in his 83rd year. Mr. Gil-
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In loving memory of our dear father Michael I.
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Sadly Missed by His Wife and Family.
lls lived In Upper Montague until gtllree years ago when he and Mrs. Glllls sold their property and re- tired and lived In Charlottetown. Last autumn they built a beautifxll
cottage at Klnross where they spent the winter. Mr. Gillls was quite active and the end came
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Isuddenly. It is regretted that ho dtd not live to enjoy for a longer period of time, the new home and the fellowship of a wide circle of Ifrlends. Because of his lovely Christian character. his genuine friendliness and his active sup- port of every good cause the l-itc Mr. Gillls was very highly esteem- ed by all who knew him.
The funeral services were held from Orwell Head Church on dun- dsy. May 7th. and conducted by llhe minister. Rev. A. C. Fraser. Favourite hymns were sung and the choir feelingly presented ''In IThe Sweet By and By". The church was filled to overflowing." for friends came from far and near to pay their last respects to a friend well beloved.
Besides his wifenthe late Mr. Glllla Is survived by one son Mal- colm of Detroit. U. S. A.. and one daughter. Mrs. Charles Nicholson ,0! Wollaston. Mass. who was home for the funeral services. Also by two sisters. Mrs. Fordon Young. Charlottetown. and Mrs. llagnus Munn of Stsughton. Mass.
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. OTTAWA. Ont. May 21.-(OP) -when members of the Empire Press union meet in Ottawa in June to hold their seventh imper- ial press conference, representat- ives from all parts of the Common- wealth, together with Canadians and a few distinguished United states Journalists, will enjoy an exchange of views on world-wide problems affecting the press.
There will be a total of 66 rep- resentatives from the Common- wealth, 23 of whom will be ac- companied by their wives, some (0 Canadian newspaper persons. and five or six distinguished United States newsman will comprise the gathering,
Making their headquarters in the Chateau Laurier here, where most sessions will be held, the eonfernce will also visit Quebec, Montreal and roronto.
The Emipire Press Union was founded in 1909. and in addition to annual meetings held in London, Eng., it has been featured by quin- quennial conferences in different parts of the globe. The first Im- perial Press Conference was held in London, the second, in 1900. in Ottawa, the third in 1745, in Aust- ralia. the fourth, in London again in 1930, South Africa was the scene of the fifth in laws. We ld War II prevented holding the i940 meet, and the sixth confererce was called in fondon in 1946. The union is now back on schedule with the seventh conference being held here this year.
Countries that will be represent- ed at this years gathering will include the United Kingdom. Aust- ralia. New Zealand, south A!- rics. India. Cevlon, Pakistan, Brit- ish West Indits, Bahamas, Ber- muda, Fiji, Gibraltar, Malaya and Canada.
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