/ \ s : _@UARDIAN-PATRIOT, TUESDAY, MAY 2, BR - PAGE 0A > MINE’S BIGGER (Beauty Rules VISITORS FIND (Continued from Page 1) Island Edition." But the love felt for the Island is rooted in many further things, some of them dif-! fleult to express, including these: —The tranquil enchantment evoked by pastoral beauty _ the roll of red soil meeting the rampage of multiple shades ef green, with each shade stand- ing separate as the whole blends magnificently — and all this vivid splendor streaked and surrounded . hy .the glowing blues of rivers, streams, har- bors and the very waters of the sea. -© : THE PAST LINGERS The past lingers in this pro- vince. The future drifts inte position beside it, but never quite displaces it. A man com- ing from a centre where bustle prevails can step back into his childhood in an simpler age— into all the parts of it he cher- fishes in memory — while visit- ing the Island. His son can Join him there, or stay in the world of modernity. if he pre- fers. Recause the past and the future live side by side on the: Island, do so in peace, without either doing violence to the oth- er. —The life of the people is clase to the soil and the sea, to timeless things, and the re- suit shows in their nature. They extend a welcome to those in their midst that is’, generous rather than effusive. They share their riches of beauty and pleasure without - “making a production’”’ of the matter. (Many Islanders, for instance, stand ready to guide interested visitors to their own favorite fishing spots, without charge). Things that are lovely are are exciting. It—will reward the visitor if he will let his to that proposi- Island children, proud in the garb of Scotland, as partici- pants in dance contests or mus-| ical festivals, and in a thou-! sand other Island situations. SPECIAL AFFECTION —With firm insistence, an d perhaps the greatest glory of them all, the Island remains itself, no matter how much oth- er places may change. That doesn’t make it a backward place — not a bit of it — but a place that changes according to its own taste and quietly ra- ther than the taste of others. Thus it fs that just the one! “THE Island” exists for millions of persons, to exert a special pull upon their affections: to rank with them as “a land to love."’ It is this “THE Island,” Prince Edward Island, that {is extending a special invitation now to new thousands to discover and enjoy its charms this year while vacationing among them. PORT LA JOIE Port La Jole was settled by the French in 1719. = FIRST CENSUS "The first official census of the | Island in 1827 gave a population | of 23,266 and that of 1871 a total of 94.021. By 1691 the population had increased \to 109.078 but then! is gradually decreased until, in! 1931, thore were only 88.038 peo- ple in the Island. The 1951 cen- sus of Canada gave the popula- tion as 98,429. In 1956 was giv- en as 99,205. "Relax in the Sun By the Sea" | DUNROVIN LODGE VICTORIA } Our menu includes ‘ garden fresh products of Dunrovin Farm, Island sea foods, etc. MRS. HOWARD WOOD Phone 44 Crapaud HOME OF SILVER FOX | far reaching. Town Setting Summerside is known by many as “The Town of Trees.” Its beautiful parks and playgrounds and the general scenic peauty of the surrounding area cannot help but impress the summer visitor. Here one can find peace, con- tentment and tranquility. Located on beautiful Bedeque Bay on the south and Richmond Bay on the north this Island town of some 8,000 population has by its very geographical position much to offer in convenience and enjoyment to the tourist. HAS EVERYTHING As a tourist resort # ranks second-to-none in the Province. Situated near the outskirts of the town are to be found modern motels and up+odate summer Cabins. Within a short distance are fine, well cleared beaches where the visitors may enjoy the warm waters of Summerside’s land-locked harbour in absolute safety. The town boasts a@ very splend- id shopping area and some of the finest stores anywhere are to be found here. It is the home of ‘The! largest Small Town Store in the Wortd’’ established by Holman’s © ee ee eve * Soe 28 el. ere on “Exhibition” ine and fishing equipment dis- lobster plays for the men, and the lob- year the 4-H: ster suppers for the whole fam- Farmers will fly, .with fresh boiled lobsters, first day of the plenty of poteto salad, hot cof- driving, calf fee and other food attractions 2 z ; f ie spl f will be a Carnival games and rides tertainment for the) Summer holidays on an Island where war blue waters lap gently along unlimited vistas of inviting sandy beaches, and newcomers en fry. QUEEN feel like explorers who have dis- the first evening of the! covered a unique vacation land... Carnival the Princesses for the! this is Prince Edward Islaod, Canada’s smallest province. Renowned for its lobsters, Ks oysters, its beaches, ite scenery and its hospitality, the Island has been described as the last frontier against commercialism in today's “| tourist industry. WITH A CRUISE Arrival and departure on Prince Edward Island presents a holiday divided in the form of @ cruise along nine or fifteen mile F : camera Lobster Is Top Star At Summerside Fete ‘ 2 CHICKEN stead Barbecued er Southern Fried day eole slaw, rells, and all the - trimmings. All chicken used on at the Windmill is specially be representative eee going activities a. aad for the chikirenea The Windmill Restaurant. Charlottetown, P.E.L teaPinins- poet routes where several voyages are made daily between the Is- land and the mainland and the largest of the four ferries carries about 150 autos and 1000 passeng- long opportunity to take pictures of the floats, the bands, the or- ganizations, the decorated cars. sailors, firemen, Indfans, Little League team members, Sea For Further Information Cadets, Air Cadets, Boy Scouts,/ers on a single trip. Girl Guides and other colorful) 4 summer celebration in the attractions in the parade that will | appropriately named town of form on the large pier and follow | Summerside, the Island's largest a route of march ending a the| town population 8,000, features Carnival headquarters in time|its Annual ‘Lobster Carnival” for the lobster suppers. July 15th. to 18th. inclusive. The| Carnival provides four days and | FIREMEN ‘nights of continuous organized’ On Friday, July 17, the third | entertainment designed to provide day of the Carnival will feature/an original and diversified pic- | Maritime municipal firemen 1 / ture of the Island, its people and| their annual tournament tield in/their activities, with an inter- conjunction with en‘open invitat-|jude each evening when appetit- ional Maritime track and field/es take precedence and delicious Program. The firemen from !iohster suppers command the en- Prince Edward Island. Noval! thusiastic interest of everyone. | | Scotia, and New Brunswick will! compete in hose reei races, lad-, ABEGWEIT der races. hose coupling races,| ‘‘Cradied on the water” is -the | @uty races .in tip boots and hel-|transiation of the name used by | : i dashes and on€/the Indians to describe Prince, mile Relay Race. The Maritime | Edward Island, and legend tells| track and field program will in-' ug that its creator used his most clude junior °and senior events! bountiful paints to transform Ks in practically every possible landscape and coastlines into the| track and field competition, junique red color that dominates On Saturday, July 18, the final|its soil and contrasts in colorful | day of the Carnival, the afternoon|harmony with its vivid green entertainmem scene will shift to | vegetation : the waterfront where speed boats| In this lovely setting, surround- motor boats racing and watered by beaches which offer some | sports will provide a colorful|of the warmest salt water bath- conclusion to the daylight events |ing north of Florida, the summer | over a century ago. Modern theatres offer the tourist the! latest in film fare } The main town etreets are) paved and modern highways, leading in and out, provide for of the Lobster Carnival program | Visitors arrive, and native sons) which will also have a soap box and daughters return to what derby and a doll carriage parade | Will always be for them, “The on this final afternoon. Island TANG OF THE SEA |LOBSTER CARNIVAL : pleasant carefree driving to the Many easy-o-reach beaches where bathing, swimming. boat-! ing amd fishing may be enjoyed LOBSTER CARNIVAL During the month of July, Summerside holds its now fam- ous and popular Lobster Carni- val. Each year more and more visitors throng the streets to take in the many events. It is fast pro- ving a major tourist attraction and this year enquiries from all Parts of Canada and the United States indicate that its appeal is Centring at the Civic Stadium, The Carnival committee this | The idea for the Summerside year will provide something |Lobster Carnival was suggested frem the fisheries industry of the by a member of the Summer- Island to interest each and every side Board of Trade and sup- member of the family. There will | ported by the local service clubs be fish cooking demonstrations|\—Y's Men, Rotary, Kinsmen, Lions, Canadian Legion, and annem: caiieneieemmammennl About Prince Edward Island — kindly write to THE P.E.I. TRAVEL BUREAU CHARLOTTETOWN - PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND Carnival is annually associated| Royal Canadian Air « Force \ As- with horse racing held at the! sociation--who joined forces with Summerside Raceway, one of the the Board of Trade to assure the , most modern track in the Mari-' success of the undertaking. A- time Provinces. | part from its growing popularity The visitor will find the peopie the annual Lobster Carnivel is of Summerside friendly and hos- | considered a success 4 for no pitable and anxious to do every-| other reason than its example of thing possible in\the making of a| co-operative community effort. memorable visit. | Feminine glamour is not aeglect- The Island is the home of sil-' ver fox farming. This industry | was begun by two men, Charies| Dalton and Robert Qulton, who were so successffl that ooher fol- lowed their example. Im recent years the fox industry\has declin- ed and is now of minor impor-} tance. There are now in the pro-, vince a number ef flourishing mink ranches. The climate of Prince Edward Island is somewhat continental but more moderate than that of northern New Brunswick. On looking at the averages of the |F monthly rainfali and tempera- ture for all stations on the Ia-' land, one finds a uniform rainfall of from 2.5 to 3.5 inches per| month and a range in mean| temperature of from about 15) degrees F. in January to 6 de grees F. in July. With an aver- age annual rainfall of 39.9 inch- es of which over 18 inches fall in the summer months, and very few days of fog each year, the Island has a healthful and brac- ing. climate. The ORIENT HOTEL VICTORIA Plan te spend your vacation et — RO OF TRADE TE SPUR, HANNS a . ft. Sleeps four ae . 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