DECEMBER .25--123 ECHURCHES TOMORROW 3 CHURCH oi ENGLAND S. PETER'S CATHEDRAL Anglican iloohford Square The Reverend Canon 0.3. Moiistt ILA liueotor The Reverend W. G. Ilogg Honor .1 Assistant Priest. organist and Choir Director sun Susanna Brenton. Lie. Music. T"j First Sunday After Christmas 7.30 s.m.-Mattlns ll s.m.-I-loly Eucharist 10 s.ln.-Church School (6--I5 HIP!) ll s.m.-Choral Eucharist ll am.-Church School (under 0) 1 p.m.-Carol service. 5. PAUL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH The Parish Church Established 1709 by loyal. Foundation. The Reverend Canon J. T. Ibbott. - Rector organist and Choir Master: Paul Cudmore. A-Mill.-. (MoGiil) 8.30-Holy Communion ll.00-CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS SERVICE. This is a Family Service which the Sunday School will attend. Broadcast CFCY. Subject: "Emmanuel". i.30-CHRISTMAS C A N D L E- LIGHT SERVICE with Can- dle-Llght procession. Special music and anthems hy our Choirs under the di- rection of Mr. Paul Cud- rrlore, Organist and Choir Master. ' pREsB'?Ti3RlAr4 THE "KIRK OF 5 JAMES -The Reverend T. H. B. Homers M.A.. . Minister. Miss E. Lillian Mcltensie Mus. B.. I-l.M.C.M.. Organist and Director of the Choirs. in a.m.: Church school. if a.m.: Divine service and Car mon: "Listening for the Under- tones". Duet: "A Child Is Born" (Carol nn "Greensleeves") arr. ltowiey. Misses Muriel and Marjorie Hurst. A .. llama. p.m.: Vespers and Meditation: "Real Living is an Art". l-"On Tumlng Our Back on Our Failures". Solo: "Sweet Little Boy Jesus" -John Jacob Niles. .Vllss Nancy MscNevin. A Blessed New Year to Everyone. i- ZION. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Cor. Prince and Grafton Sta. The Reverend T. H. 8. Seniors. M.A.. S.T.M. Interim Moderator Mr. Frank Johnson. A.T.C.I., Organist and Choir Director Morning Services 10 a.m.-Church Sunday school if a.rn.-Morning Worship. Ser- mon: "Silenoe in a Day of Good Tidings". Guest speaker for the day. Mr. Gardiner Daisell. Anthuna: "Two Slovak Carols". "The Little Boad To Bethle- hem". Evenlnng Worship ll.m.-Sermon: "There other Little ships". Anthems: ""0 Holy Night". "Lei How A Rose". Hell! III. 0 God. to press to- ward the mark of our high up link in Christ I ”f this oom- lng year. Everyone welcome. ssoaru: GAM'lLlll3 ' LONDON (OP)-Police swooped down on a converted truck and made seven arrests. They claimed the truck was bsinl used as a imovlng gaming house." : "To Bethlehem”-Wih :- were TRINITY UNITED CHURCH Minister: Reverend A. Prank C ' and Chair D tor George A. Thompson. F.R.i'.0.. (CHM) A.B.C.M. ll s.m.-Divine worship. . Sermon: "POST CHRISTMAS PONDEHING". l.ev'd. Mr. MscLean. Solo: William Ii. Itogers. lteelt. For. behold. darkness shall cover the earth. Air-The people that walked in darkness have seen a great Iilglht (from the Messiah)-Ham G. p.m.--Divine Warship. sermon: "TI-IE SAILING OF THE CHRISTMAS SHIPS”. Ilee"d. Mr. MacLean. Solo: Mary Morrison. Recltl Behold. a Virgin. Air-0 then that tellest good 4 You are invited lo worship God in Trinity Church. THE BAPTISI CHURCH Corner Prince and Fiisroy Streets The Reverend James D Davluvn. il.A.. B.D.. Pastor. Organist and Choir Director- Royston F. liiugiord. A.B.C.0. 11- a.m.: Christmas Worship serv- ice. A Day of thanksgiving for gifts and n Gift. Christmas Carols sung by the Junior Choir. Sermon: "A God To Be Glorl. fled." Noon: Church School. (School llarties Saturday and Monday). p.m.: The annual Choir Festi- val of Christmas Music. "3 ' ' A tb and Carols by ll -1 the Senior Choir. sermon: "The story Tellers". The Baptist Church welcomes you into a New )'0ilI"'l resolution. CENTRAL CHTIISTIAN CHURCH In Kent Street Marvel D. Dunbar. B.Th.. Mining.- M1” Ti"-til!!! Burns. Organist and - lo a.m.-Church School and Fun. ily Hour A full attendance is urged. a.m.-Morning Worship and Communion Sermon: "YE WOULD NOT GO UP". 11 Christmas Anthems repented by the Choir. fun.-Evening Worhlp Sermon: "THE RESTLESSNESS OF THE GOSPEL". The Choir will he Children from the Protestant Orphanage. This beautiful choir will sing many of the favorite Ch.'stmas Car. 4 ols. Centrai- Christian Church in. vites you to share with them in; services on the l.ord'a Day. Umied PENTECUSTAL L H LIRC H 81 Elm Avenue 3"- Quincy Flam. Pastor. Phone 8876 Services 10 '-m-'Ts'-ind!!! School If s.m.-Worship and Praise "7 p.m.-Evangelistic. Who iorgiveih all our iniguliles: and hssleth all our diseases". Pa. 108:3. Your Are Welcome. The Sdivalion Army - Great George street "HOME OF EVANGELISM" Since 1865 5F- Clllllln and Mrs. lies Titeombe Corps oiriom. mg, 10.00 s,.na.-Jail Service Band ll.00 s.m.-Iioliness Meeting topic: "betwixt and Iiatween" 2.00 p.m.-Directory Meeting 3-30 II-III.-Sunday School 6.00 p.nr.-Y. P. salvation Meeting 5-30 Na.-Open Air Meeting Maritime liecirie. 7-00 Illa.-Salvation Meeting. Topic: "How of Decision." Topic: "Joyl To The World”. cnnlsmls Jov. One I the most splendid joys 1 Christian is the knowledge that all around the world. is al- lnolt a thousand languages. men Ind women are reading the same veedartal story of how the Word Nessie ilesh and dwelt among us. A Christmas offering through 50 Rinse Edward island Aux- man at the British and foreign Bible Society will help to .aehd 950 story to man. we- MI and little children who are to the Joy that it I'- 'lhe Bible House is located at 100 litre! Itreet. Charlottetown. LL? IN MEMORIAM in lovlnr memory or Mrs. Fred llonn. who departed this life December ma. I941. The month oi Deoesabsr again is here . The -ddest month of all the year. Because it took you from our home And left In here in grief alone, Ev: lceerb-ed by the my, GOSPEL HALL (Corner Prince & llurd Ste.) 0103! OF MEETING! Lord's Day- Iurulay School-10:00 us. of Bread-lI:00 a.m. Celia! Moetdngi-1:80 p.m. I llaariilv Invited eae Meetings To 'Christ Jesus came late the iverld to save sinners."-I Tim. wolios ran itself in vsrloln mirrors. many. yet the Sun is one. "The Sun of Divinity and of Reality has revealed Though these mirrors are 0'19: the reality of the divine religion is one." lramthelaes-edWriiiagsoltheIsha'iWeridPsith THE WORLD The bestowsls of God are tidings to Zion (Messiah)- Handel. Choir Carol: "0 Little Christi Sweet." "I have never been able to con- ceive mankind without Christ." Thus writes Dostolevsky in his sketch for The Young Man. The significance oi this starting assertion demands our attention. We are struck by a remarkable historical fact; past ages have wit- nessed the deeds oi many outstand- ing personsutios. But of them all, only One has survived as a. world- wide, ever-present figure. One Iwhom the world has never for- gotten. and, we might dare to 'c-lsim. cannot forget. This person is Jesus Christ. As each year draws to a close. one thought is foremost in the minds of men of all nations and colors-Christmas. Not that all consider Christ with affection. Many hate Him. but was it not foretold of Him that He and His doctrine would split the world -into two irreconcilable camps? Those who are not with Him. are against Him. Indifferent neutral- ity in His regard is impossible. I I I since men first trod this globe. they have striven mightily to at- taln their goal. Amid ages of discord and chaos. all agree on one point. viz. that the human race has not attained that perfect age where toll and misery will cease and unlmpeachsble happi- ,ness will reign. Buried deep in mans' heart lies an ache, a void. which tortures him with its yearn- ing to be appeased. Experience has shown that individual men cannot find with- in the narrow limlts of their own; personality. the secret which will' quench the thirst oi their rest-: less hearts. Nor have they ever found among their fellow men, the key which will unlock this priceless treasure. Indeed. many have gone to various philosophies, :of life hoping for a soiutlon.' 'some have listened to those who claim that there is no answer; that mortals are but helpless cogs in the inexorable universe; that lhapplness is a myth; cold. stolcal .dcspair is the proper attitude to this superior power. . . . Others have sat at the feet oi iihose who would reduce human rllfe to no other goal except to enjoy the pleasures of this 'world; to pluck the delicate rose, ,u-hile its beauty is still in the bud. for the night will soon come. ;when nothing will be left. such .1: confusion oi pleasure with happiness drives its victims to an ever-growing, frenzied search for satisfaction whose end, too, is despair. y Such - philosophies oi life fail to bring man to perfection be- icause they ignore his true nature and destiny. Now. Who knows I Thoughts For Our Time I Iiy Ills Eminence Motiulgan (Copyright) CHRISTMAS UNIELFIBHNEBE best the purpose. use and func- tlon of a delicate. complicated machine, but the one Who con- ceived and brought it into exist- ence? Man's Maker alone can give full answers to the nature, purpose and destiny oi this mys- terlous machine we call man- hali animal. half god torn asunder by an inner eonflct. his flesh lusting against the spirit, and the spirit against the flesh. I I I If this conflict can be recon- ciled, li there is a road which can bring this tortured creature to ultimate peace and lay. it seems logical to knock for the answer at the door. not of man-made philosophies or at human systems oi expediency, but at the door of Him who made us and did in fact. say "Knock, and it shall be opened." Perhaps. now we can grasp what Dostolcvsky meant. The God Who made us did not leave us an engims to ourselves. He took the trouble not only to bring us into existence but also to tell us how to live. This He did principally and perfectly by coming down into our very midst, sharing our human life. in the person of Jesus Christ. To Christ. then, man must go if he wants real pence; Christ alone has all the answers. We go to Him as to the Master. not to pick and choose. not to take what tickles our fancy and reject what dlsplcases fickle nature. We must. accept. His total pattern for human life. isolating no part of ourselves from His thought. a . . Economics, politics. sociology are all necessary aspects of our life; they will become inner seeds oi decay if not in conformity with Christ's doctrine. That is why a profound thinker llkc Pascal could assert "Without Jesus Christ. man will necessarily be in vice and misery; with Jesus Christ man is liberated from vice and misery. In Him con- sists all our virtue and happiness. Apart from Him, there is nothing but vice, misery, error. darkness, death, despair." Our obligations as Christians must assume a spiritual aspect. one more in conformity with the divine nature of Christ. Can wn not. for example. meditate in our hearts the debt we owe Him. re- solving a greater fidelity to His leaching? What can we do for those who know Him not? such a meditation will not only advance our own perfection, but furnish a vital contribution to world peace- that peace intended to be man's heritage not merely on one day of the year, but as a permanent pos- session. ilappenlngsjf The Weak I Continued from page 2 mos holidays with the latter's par- cnts. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Trainer, West Royalty. I I I Mrs. Mary Donald Deans. Keene Teachers' College. Keene. N. H.. arrived in Charlottetown. Saturday evening. en route to High Bank where she spent Christmas and leaves P.E.I. today to spend New years with her son and his fam- ily at Biddeiord. Maine. The ' t at the" side Curling Club on Saturday evening were Mrs. J. Arthur Clank. Mrs. Roy Grant.Mrs. W. E. smallmsn and Mrs., Albert Bllllphant. I I I Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Beer oi Montague spent Christmas day in Bummeraide. guests of,their son and daughter-in-law. Dr. and Mrs. J. K. Been. A delightful iormai dance. spon- sored by the Btudsnls' Oou.ncll.was held on Wednesday evening in the summereido Auditorium. The chapel-ones were Mr. and Mrs. Davis Lldetone. Dr. and Mrs. H. E Clark. I I I Mrs. Vests llsley oi Wolfvllle, N. 5.. is spending the Yuletide Season with her son-in-law and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mercer in summerslde. O I I Mrs. J. Leitoy Holman leftsum- merstdo on Wednesday to spend the Christmas holidays with her son-in-law and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Crease. O I I was Virginia Campbell of 'lli-ure. N. 8. is spmding the Yuletide season with her parents. Chief Justice and Mrs. Thane A. Camp- bell. Bummeralde. I I I Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Walker oi Summerside. spent the week and in Bsokvlile. guests oi the ior'mer's brother-in-law and sister. Dr. and Mrs. J. 1'. Frank. O I 0 Mrs Mark Delaney oi summer side. has as her guest for the Christmas vacation her grandson. Master Paul Delaney oi Halifax, Senator and Mrs. T. V. Grant oi Ottawa. spent a few days in aummsralde with relatives this week. . John. N. D. is spending me Christ- mas season with her parents. Dr. and Mrs. J. F. MscNeill in Summer Miss Phyllis Stewart of Montreal, arrived in Iumrnerslde on Wednes- day to world the Christmas hell- days with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Stewart. elsewhere. Christmas holidays at their, homes Among the Bummerslde students, who are continuing their studies and spending their run rtusy MacNeill of sonic are: Misses Jessie Bingham. Bar- bara Blanop. Harriet Campbell. Barbara Dalton. Bessie Darby. Anne Dystant. Beth Harper. Bar- bara Morrison. Helen Holman, Kathleen Murphy, Nan Pops, Peggy Preston, Joyce Rogerson, Carol Ann Wedge, Mrs. Harold Mclvor oi Summer- side. is spending the Christmas holidays in Montreal. guest of her sister. Miss Mary Ready, R. N. I I I Miss John Cahill. R.N. of North Bay. Ontario, is spending the Yule- tide Season with her parents, Mr and Mrs. Charles Cshill, summer- side. I I Mr. and Mrs. David Morrison oi Fredericton. N. B. are spending the Christmas holidays in Summerslde. I I 0 other lummerslde students spending the Yuletide season at their homes are: Donald Arnold, Bob Bownoss. Billie Cameron.Alex- ander and Melville Campbell, Her- bert Crockett. Gerald Dalton,.lohn Gorrill, Wilfred Gulls. Roy. Ken- neth and Thomas Grant, Peter Green. Alfred Groom, Thomssl-fall. Morley I-lowatt. Garth Jenkins. Frank Lockhsrt. Clive MacDonald, Gordon MacDonald. John Alan Msc.Fsrla.ne, John M a o N a u g h t. Lorne Mouse. name Murphy. Robert Murphy. yonsld and William Nicholson. James Noonsn. Malcolm Palmer. Michael Schurman. Don- sld Simmons. Gordon Simmons, Charles Blrnpaon, George smallman. Robert and Dickie Steele. Alan and Billie Stewart, Edwsrrlatrong. Garth Toombs, Neil Walker. Alan warren, Dick wedge. and Richard Wedss. . The members oi the staff oi the summerside High school and Academy held an enjoyable after- noon tea iii the Household lico- nomlcs Department on Monday. Around the gully decoratedo.hrist- mas tree. appropriate carols were sung. and gills exchamed, after which delicious refreshments were served by the following hostesses. Mrs. William Champion, Miss Evelyn Under-hay. Mrs. Bennett Kelly, Miss Jessie Fraser. Mrs. Enzly Campbell and Miss Georgie Driscoll. . I Miss Dorothy Csllbeck. on the staff at Br- ” e I-lsll. Toronto. is spending her vacation with her parents. Mr, and Mrs. George Calkleck, summer-eide.. IN MEI!-OIIIAM - In loving memory oi my dear Father. Mr. Charles F. Paul. who departed this life Deoelnhe zdth. I050. Deep in say heart. a memory is kept. or one I loved and will never for- And though the years be many or aw I will siways be thinking dear Daddy oi you. Ilovisgiy lemembered by Daughter Mildred. - , , Tina M GUARDIAN. PAGE THREE CHARLOTTETOWN T H E C E N 'I' R A L GUARDIAN COOK'S for Perfect Pictures CBASWILI. for Better Photo- graphs. "YOUB DOLLAR BUYS MORE- at the HUGHES DRUG CTOBE. "WE TREAT THE SICK WELL. Glggey's Pharmacy. next Stewart? Bakery. INTEREST at the rate of H of 1",; per month will be charged on all overdue instalments. WHEN PAYING your final in- stallment of City Taxes, please bring your stub. MacDONALD RADIO SERVICE Radio repairing. Amplifiers and sound systems. Disc and tape rc- cgrdlng. lao Kent Street. Phone 0 iii. HEAR CAVENDISH CHOIR pre-, sent their service of Christmas Carols in New Glasgow United Church, December 37th. at 8.00 P. M. IN ORDER ior your name to ap- pear on the vol.ers' list for the Civic Election in February all Taxes must be paid in full by Dec. CORNWALL l.l.NlTl-JD CHURCH. Service in this church Decembe-r' Tlth. will be at 7.30 P. M. Mr. Gor- don Msccallum, of Charloltcioivn will be guest singer ai. lllls service. THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN CANADA.-Central Parish. Ser- vices next Lord's Day, are as fol- lows: Clyde River 11 A M. Churchllll 3 P. M. Canne Covr 730 P. M. Rev F Donald Nicholson, Minister. HUNTER RIVER CHARGE. - Services December 27th. Hunter River ll.l5 . M. Whcatley River 3 P. M. with Communion. llliitshlro 7.30 P. M. with Christmas pictures afterwards. Rev. Howard Chrisllc, Minister. PRI-ISBYTERIAN CHURCH in Canada." Brookfleld Charge. The hours of Service for Sunday. Dec- ember 27th, are as follows: Brook- fleld ll A. M. Glasgow Road 8 P.M. Hunter River 7.30 P. M. All are welcome. Rev, Lawrence Bialkle. Minister. Rector, Rev. A. E. Plercey. Ser- vices for Sunday. December 27th, are: St. John's. Milton. 11.00 A. M. Morning Prayer and Sermon. 7.30 P. M. Evening Prayer and Sermon. St. Mark's. Rllsllco. 2.30 P. M. EV- enlng Prayer and Sermon. Chris!- mos music at all services. WINSLOE PASTORAL CHARGE. -The United Church of Canada Services Sunday are as follows: Wlnsloe North ii A, M. Wlnsloe South. 3 P. M. Frlncetown Road 7.30 P, M. lllghileld 830 P. M. A New Years Message will be given at all services. Haber H. Hardy. Pros- by. Supply. ZION W.lil.S. The Dccclnbclfmcetlng of the Zion Church Womenls Missionary Society was held in the ladies' par- lor. Mrs. Lartcr presided. Call to worship was road by Mrs. A. A. MacDonald. Mrs. Jui- ia Maclnnis was pianist. and it . to the World" was sum!) Th Scripture lesson, taken from the 2nd chapter of st. Luke's gospel. tolling oi the birth of Jesus was read by Mrs. Blair MacDonald nud Mrs. Donald Nicholson. The ex- posltlon given by Mrs. Darracli. Prayers were niiercd by Mrs. King. Mrs. Angus Macnonsld and Mrs. Patterson. The president spoke oi the sud- den passlng of our former prisi--l'. Mr. Webster. expressing the sym- pathy of all members to Mrs Webster and Margaret in their hour of loneliness, and also to Mrs Martin whose husband so re- cently passed nway. Two minutes silence was observed, Plans were made to st-nd tho usual Christmas box to tho Port Worker lit Halifax. to be used for the comfort of new Canadians ar- riving in Canada. There were 44 visits made to sick and shut-ins. Mrs. Bnllingall read a Christmas poem, and Mrs. Blair MacDonald read chapter Ii of "The Greatest story Evrr Told" "Shepherds at the Bark Door." A Bible quiz was then con- ducted hy the president. The next mrclillg of the W.M.S will be announced later. pending the Week of Prayer in January can't understand why the streets kitty go strolling. MII.T0N-R(".'SV'I'IC0 PARISH. -- 1lMMY'I TAXI - Dial M10 or I370. VISIT III-STYLE MJLLINIBY laaii Great George street. Every style Hi-style. BELANGEB RANGES for coal wood or oil. Brysnion dc Macxsy. ALL POLL TAX is now past due The Tax Collector has taken steps for collection of this tax. TI-I19 FINAL INSTALLMENT of City Taxes is due and payable on December 31st. COLEMAN FLOOR FURNACE and space heaters. Douglas Bros. and Jones. FINDLAY coal and wood furn- aces. Douglaa Bros. and Jones. KEROSENE. Electric and Pro- pane Gas. Refrigerators. Brycnton and Macl(ay, ISLAND Queen Street. Dial 5228. Serving full course din- ncrs. Specializing Chinese dish. SERVICE To SICK. Dial 5132, Canlwellls Pharmacy. next to Gloria. THURSDAY. December Illst, is the mini day for paying your last installment of City Taxes for i953. IN MEMORIAM ll-IR. ANSLEY SAMUEL HICKS The death of Ansley Snmur-l Hicks i')f'.(:lll'l'Ed at his home in Pownai, P. E. I. on Dccomber 14, at the age of 81, a'fl.er an illness of two years. The into Mr. Hicks was born in Jollcure, N. B.. eldest lson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Clar- cnce Hicks. He was a well known merchant in Sackvlile, N. B. for ,over 20 years moving to Mount Albion, P, E. I. in 1948 where he owned and operated a general store in that community until his illness. He served overseas in the first World War with the 8th battery, and Canadian Artillery Brigade for four years. After the signing of the armistice in 1918 he Joined the North Russian Expeditionary force, serving there for nearly a year. He received 5 active service decora- tions. among them the Oak Leaves. which he won at Saint Julian in 1915 and the Military Medal in Russia in 1918. He also served for three years in the second World War in the Royal Canadian Array lservice Corps. He leaves to mourn the loss of a kind and loving husband and father, his wife. the former Helen Jones, one daughter Barbara of Suffolk. Virginia, U. . A.. who re- turned llomc in October to help care for her father, two sons, Bern- ard, England and Malcolm, Mount Albion. P. E. I. and one grandson, Randy Hicks, Mount Albion, P. E. 1., also one sister, Mrs.A. 8. Scott, Bale Vert. N. B., three brothers, Harley, Saint John, N. 3., Harold and Kcnnth, Ontario and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service, held at the Pownal United Church, Decembe 16, was largely attended. The ser- vice was conducted by Rev. T. R. Ooudge, assisted by Rev. A. S. Wclr and Rev. Frank Macl..can. The hymns rung were, "Abide With Me" and "Peace Perfect Peace" The Vernon Branch of the Canadian Legion attended in a body. The pallbearers were: Messrs. Earl Buell, Myron Bell, Heath Carver, John Myers, William Chandler and Gordon Avard. A service from the Jones Funeral Home. Sackvllle N. B., December 17 was also largely nttended. The service WM conducted by Dr. W. F. Partridge. assisted by Rev. George Russell. Pallbearers were: Messrs. Gordon Avard. Vernon Copp, Abrl Jones. Thomas Scott, Bert Murray and John Ayer. The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful. Inlerment took place in the Ssckvllle Cemetery. The Sackvlllc Legion conducted the service at the grave. SIX MAKE LINI-I-UP LUTON, England (CF)-Two ls lno few to form a line-up. say rmd safety ailthorltioli in this Devon- shirr town. Officials mind at least six persons must wait at 1 bus stop beiorc s line-up is form- Id. WHO'S AFBAID OF THE BIG DOG?-Not Alexis Kerr, especially when she's taking "Nissm", a two-year-old Bengal tiger, for a walk. Her daddy is an animal trainer with a circus touring England. Alexis are always deserted when she and World lervleea "The Food and Agriculture Bec- tlon" oi the United Nations re- cently met in Rome and directed much of its attention to the prob- lem of sgrlculural surpluses exis- lng in many countries. when this section of the United Nations was organised its job was to advise the parent body on policy relat- ing to scarcity on the one hand and over supply on the other. The F.A.O. is a body that makes recommendations but has no pow- er to carry them out; that is the responsibility of the member na- tions and. so far, governments have not shown much inclination to get together and work out a solution that would relieve scar- cltles in some countries and move the surpluses in others. Dr. H. H. I-iannam in reporting on this years meeting states Lila! more progress was made tovvards getting member nations to the point. where action may be forth- coming on the question of sur- pluses. Unmarkctablc surpluses are LIlt' problem of the country involved but unles governments are pl'e- pared to work together in finding a solution. then the world will still be faced with the contradic- tion of too little in one place and far too much in others. Potato Movement The Potato Marketing Agency has in the past two months grown from :1 very small infant to a giant that has been expected to perform Llie miracle of handling over half the crop in two months and at the same time has been expected to give complete satis- faction. Farmers have been com- plalning at the delay in making settlement. and certainly for pm- ducers who are urgently in need of cash the delay is annoying, and in some oa.-lea embarrassing. We would point. out, however, thai the alternative of accepting spot cash at the market value would have been even more trying. The Potato Agency has had a hectic time, the volume offered was far greater than expected, collections and financing are a major prob- lem. some deterioration in stored stock is apparent. But when ev- Qryihlng is added up the Island grower is certainly in a preferred position when compared with h:.s fellows in New Brunswick or Maine. Farm Forum News Last Monday night concluded the Fall series of Farm Forum meetings which will resume on the 4th of January. 1964. Farm Forum activities have shown an increase over that of past years and the number of reports coming into the office re- mained at a fairly constant level The number of Forums in the Province is still only a small per- centage of the possible number and it is interesting to speculate on the question of why one com- munlty can get satisfaction and enjoyment out of those meetings while another falls by the way- side after one or two get-togetlh era. The Farm Forum family is made up of or, medium and good districts It is not a matter of material wealth but appears to hinge directly on capacity to enjoy the company of neighbours and to profit from the opinions and information which come from group discussion. A standard ex- cuse for lack of interest in Farm Forum is the one that so many other things are going on in the community that no nighls are left in the week. In some cases this may possibly be so. but a little planning on the part of these different groups could very well clear the way for making one night in the week available for the study of social and economic problems. A Feature for Every Friday- Among The Farmers Federation of Agriculture ilews ::j I Christmas Concerts The past week has seer throughout the Province a lsrgl number of school Christmas con- certs staged either in the public balls or in the school rooms. N4 other feature of the school year develops quite as much enthusiasm on the part of the pupil and pos- sibly few features have more edu- cational value. The planning anc carrying out of the school con- cert involves long hours and ex- acting work on the part of the teacher but the i.i'lill'l'.. that the pupil receives is defmtely valu- able. It is regretable that similar training cannot. be provided throughout the school year. Crop Insurance Western Canadian farmers are presently doing a great deal of thinking and talking on the pos- sibility of devising a plan that will provide an amurancc of rea- sonable returns during years of poor crops and poor prlrrs. 'ls.crc is some nzmenleni on the desir- nblflly of such R sysienl but very little ill the may of Il'Zl'8elllCll!. on the method or possibility nf work- ing out such a system. The main stumbiingbiock is, of course, the premiums which would be neces- sary to establish on a cnnl.:ihuiory basis a fund of 5llIIlCl9lil 517.? in Lake care of all the el'f'lllualill('5 which nllgllt 'dl'lS(, Some countrlrs, llolably New Zealand, under a system of state trading nave made deductions from farmer”: returns and set up a stztbllznilon fund wllicll is uscc in lean years to bring the prices up to a reasonable level. Even lr. the best of years most farmers car. find an immediate use for all their income and the laying aside of any subsianiial amount for a rainy day is not easy and, ill many cases. is impractical New Directors The county annual nieeilnge elected 15 new directors. many of whom have not previously had ex- perience on the county boards. The Federation constitution pro- vides that directors on comple- tion of their three year term are not eligible for re-election and this provision insures a constant yearly flow of new blood and new ideas into the organization. The county director is, in a sense. the field representative of the organ- ization and upon his or her in- terest and enthusiasm depends. to a large extent, the progress whlcli the Federation makes in acquaint.- ing the member with it's aims and policies. Livestock Marketing It is generally admitted that the Canadian Wheat Board under the Department of Trade and Commerce has done quite on ef- fective Job in seeking out. and developing markets for Canadian grain. Recently suggestions have been appearing that the llvm-tock industry requires a similar pro- gram and n more aggremlve ap- proach than is presently display- ed to the problem of moving sur- plus livestock products into the world markets. Quite likely the matter of a National Livestock Marketing Board will receive consideration at the forthcoming annual meeting of the C.F.A. Annual Meetings January is traditionally the month in which farm organiza- tions hold their annual meetings and this year the Dairy Farmers of Canada will be ill the Royal Connaught Hotel. Hamilton, Ont. for five days starting on January 18. London, 0nt,., during the week of January 26, will be the scene for the annual meetina of ill: C.F.A. London is an ideal loca- tion for such R meeting being in the centre of one of the finest farming areas in Canada. early. 1953. Main Dining Room- Charlottetown Hotel DEC: 26th NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION Supper Dance 9:30 P.M. to 2 A.M. Buffet Supper served at 11 P.M. Jack Doyle & His Orcllosli-a-37.00 per couple. To avoid dlsappoinlmonl please make vo.-m'vafiOlis Tickets should be pickcrl up by I)0t'Cllii)el' 2i)lll, NEW YEAR'S DAY DINNER Dinner Deluxe Si2.50 per person, , (Children 12 years and under 12 pmci. 12:30 P.M. to 2:30 P.M.; For reservations call 7371. 6 P.M. to 8 RM. and Theatrical District of any emergency. STAY AT THE CORNWALLIS HOTEL 1-ll HOLLIS ST.. HALIFAX, N. S. Filly single and double rooms with and without hath. mlnulea' walk from Railway Station. Steamship Piers. Business A complete Drug Store. Snack Bar, Post Oiilcc. Barber Shop. in Hotel lluiidlng. BATE! 82.50 T0 88.50 PER DAY For our Guesis' safety and Protection--This Holel is equipped with s New Automatic Sprinkler system in svery room. Alarm Bells and Steel Fire Escapes for quick. sale exile in case You will enjoy COMFORT with ECONOMY at III "COINWALLII HOTEL" Two Firs