MAYJ. I953

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A Feature for Every Friday-

Among The Farmers

Federation or Agriculture News 1...... M... ....

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Turnip Marketing

During the week a committee (mm the Federation met with a. committee of turnip dealers to dis- cuss the past, present and possible future of the turnip industry.

It would be fair to admit that a solution to all the questions was not found. but there was general agreement on the nature of the pi'l)l)1e1'f1S and evidence of willing- llPSS on the part of all to work out ,r solution.

Much of the discussion centered ground the necessity of putting up 3 good quality product, uniform in ,;f'f'1(.lC, and in clean sacks. To ach- ;cie this it was felt that all tur- rvips should be put. up in ware- LUUSCS where better control could ho had.

It was remarked that many growers are sewing turnips very mriv, in the hope of catching it profitable market at the beginning i..' the season. this is a limited market and many of the early tur- )ilpS after growing over a very long pt'l'lfld become woody and are quite unsatisfactory for sale. when offered by themselves or mixed up ll up the June planted crop-

icrom a quality standpoint only iPl'V few turnips should be planted liClOK'e the latter part of June.

In respect to turnip seed farm- crs are urged to plant for com- mercial purposes only the best xlaritime grown Laurcritian seed. At a later date we hope to make available additional information on me best methods to be followed in producing a desirable article.

At the next meeting the ques- tion of markets and marketing will be gone into, in an attempt to work out a plan designed to devel- up our markets, to supply the av- ailable market in an orderly way. and to insure both the grower and rleiiler of a reasonable return-it r-midiilon which not exist at the moment.

Beef And Pork

Recent price increases in pork and declines in beef will likely have I. marked effect upon the re- lative amounts of each consumed. Statistics for the past twenty rears prove that when beef was one half times the price of pork ilint only sixty nine pounds of beef were eaten per one hundred pounds of pork.

When the price of beef is sixty nine per cent of the price of pork rule and one half times as much beef is eaten.

In between those figures 1 one oer cent change in the price of our relative to the price of pork rr-suits in a one per cent change in he opposite direction in coiisump- .1011.

Present price levels would sug- gest that consumption of beef will lrkely be on the increase.

Margarine Sales Tax

Last week we mentioned that me Senate has under considera- 'ion removal of the ten per cent sales tax on margarine. Appar- ently, the idea gained little sup- port, evidently more and more gov- crniiig bodies are realizing that ll'RFl.IblG oil substitutes have been Elven ample leeway and that the rialry industry is of sufficient im- portance to merit consideration .-ind reasonable protection.

Dairynieii will appreciate the action of the senate, but must re- alize that there will be no let up in the fight to keep the dairy iii- (ll1Sl.I'y in it's rightful position.

Dairy Advertising

Last Friday night 0.J.W. Bhugg. Iurector of Publicity lind Adver- using for the Dairy Farmers of Canada. met with a small group -ion small in fact) of dairy repre- sentatives to outline what is being (ions in promoting the sale of dairy products and in improving public relations with the consum- Pr.

For IBM it is hoped to raise s4oo,ooo through voluntary contri- butions by dairy farmers of one cent for each pound of butterfat produced in the month of June.

Each province. with the excep- lion of P. E. I.. is making the June rio-duction. This province hiis, through tre Dairymen's Association made an annual contribution uiiich amounts to approximately one third of the amount that should be raised. before another war passes it is likely that Island riiilrymen will be asked to give ihcir support.

Farm Forum

East. Baltic Farm Forum alter the close of the regular Farm Forum season realized that there was still work to be done, and set about organizing a short course in iiicir community.

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Agricultural officials were con- tacted. arrangcments made and last Monday night, Tuesday after- noon and evening, sixty people gathered in the Red Point school to hear and take part in a discus- sion on better farming methods. The success of this short course proves once again that a Farm Forum is a nuclues around which to construct community ei'forts and educational progress.

Good Seed

Most farmers can see the resuitsi of using good breeding stock in their herds and flocks: however, the result of using inferior seed is not always so apparent in field crops. Economizing in buying the cheap- er or interior article usually costs for more in the long run than any saving effected. Like produces like and this holds true for grains, grasses, clovcrs, vegetables, etc.

There is likely more room for improvement in the quality of grain used for seed than in other crops; recent surveys by the De- partment of Agriculture prove that carelessness with seed grains is far too apparent and is costing real money in lowered yields and an inferior product.

Fossils of the hippopotamus have been found in many parts of the world, though it survives only in Africa

New Glasgow I I I and Vicinity 5CV(?f'RllI1Ef”K1Q':VOf the local institute are busy preparing a

concert which they hope to pre- vent shortly.

Miss Enid Donald had a pleas- aiit visit recently with her aunt, Mrs. Harold Dicklcson and Mr. Diokleson; also with her grand- father, Mr. Fred Toombs.

The teacher: have all their -work at each a;',' school, alter a

resumed 1::tcd

refreshing week. which covered the liolid.-iy and convention. Many friendships were rciiewed at the latter.

Miss Doris Andrew had the mis- fortune the evening previous to the holiday, to close the car door on the thumb of her right hand. necessitating surgical attention as well as causing much discomfort. She was able to resume her stud- ies after the holiday.

The many friends of Miss Ma- rtha Brown were sorry to learn of her lndlspositioii, but will be pleased to know she is much bet- ter.

llciaiiriiiii GUARDIAN

iiiiuurs -riixi - Photll us. MUSICAL FEBTIV-AL begins to”-

WALLPAPER .. Bfyenton at MacKay.

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KEROSENE. Electric and Pro- Dane Gas Refrigerators. Bryenton and MacKay.

MUSICAL FESTIVAL begins to- day, May lst.

1F YOU ARE PLANNING on building a Chimney why not install a Selkirk Metal Chimney for Saf- ety. E. M. Cudmore, Representative.

UNITED CHURCH EXPOSITION May "lth-13th, Trinity Church, Charlottetown. Pageant May um and 13th.

SOURIS Inoculating Clinic for infants and pre-school children will be held Friday, May lstgz-4 p.m. in the Public Health Nurse's office in the Town Hall.

TRYON-BONSHAW GROUP or UNITED BAPTIST CHUR.CHES.-- Rev. W. G. Killam. B. A. (Th.) Pas- tor. Sunday, May 3rd. Services as follows; - Westmoreland, Sunday 5011001. 10.00 A. M. Public Worship 11.00 A. M. (Rev. 1.. R. Atkinson, Guest Preacher.) Tryon, Sunday School. 11.00 A. M. Worship ser. vice merged with the Evangelistic Service in the Tryon United Church. irtev. I.. R. Atkinson. Guest Preacher.)

s'r. enrmrs BAY PASTORAL CHARGE. - The United Church of Canada. Services for Sunday, May 3rd. Greenwich: Sunday School 10 A. M. Service 11 A. M. St. Peter's: Sunday school if A. M. service 3 P. M. Marie: Sunday School 11 A. M. Service 7.30 P. M. Rev. Rul- sell A. MncLeod, Minister.

CAR COLLISION-Two cars col. lidcrl at the intersection of Fitzroy and Queen Streets about two o'- clock yesterday afternoon. One, travelling west on Fitzroy, was turning into Queen when it met the other going north on the lat- ter strect. Neither driver was hurt, but the front ends of both cars suffered damage.

THE RURAL BEAUTIFICATION COMPETITIONS for 1953 include Home Improvement, Outstanding Homes, Flower Gardens. Building Improvement, Community Improve- ment, Rural Cemetery Improve- ment, School Improvement. Special classes in the Home Improvement Competitions are a War Veteran's Competition and a New Settlers Competition. Altogether 65 valuable awards are available. Now is the time to enter the contest. Your entry fee is also your membership 799,31 the R.ura.l Beautification Society and gives you the privilege of attending the annual meeting and dinner of the Society, Send your entry before May 7th to the Rural Beautification Contest, cm

the P. E. I., Libraries, Charlotte. town.

Mr. and Mrs. Ira Crasivoll and young son were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Heath Houston recently. ;

The members of the local euxil-It iary of the W. M. S. met at the home of Mrs. R. W. Stevenson onl the afternoon of April 9th. for the purpose of quilting ii lovely heri- throw. which Mrs. Stevenson had made and donated it to the W. M. S. With the needles plying to and fro, it was soon completed. A de- llcious supper, prepared by the hostess, and her daughter, Miss Ann, was then partaken of. after which the regular meeting was held with Mrs. Murray Orr as leader. The thanks of the mem-

bers were extended to these hos- pitable ladies. Morning service wsii held in

the Christian Ohurch Easter sun- day. when the pastor. Rev. W. Watterwortli. gave a forceful ser- mon. Miss Sheila Dicklesoii feel- ingly sang "Alone."

Friends were shocked to hear of the sudden passing of Mr. Charlie Toombs of Moose Jaw. and will extend deepest sympathy to his sisters. Mrs Davis Mofrnti.

and Mrs. Warficlcl Orr, and brgthcrs Messrs. William and Chester Toombs.

Mr. Sinclair Culcliffe was a visitor to the Andrew stables on Sunday, April 12th.

Mrs. David McLeod and win-

some daughter. Joanrie. have re- turned to their home in Bordon. after a very enjoyable visit with her s er-in-law. Mrs. R. L.

Mrs. William Nicholson and young sons have returned home. Dlckieson and Mr. Dicklcsoii.

after a pleasant stay with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Gill.

Rev. and Mrs. Wailcrvioi-iii

motored to Halifax on April litli. They were act :panled by Mrs. Harland Hill who is visiting her brother, whc has been qultr ill. Mrs. Chalmers Laird has re- turned home aftcr sr-"ding a few days with l:er sister. Mrs. Slsrence I-Isslam, who has '-7n ill with influenza.

On the afternoon of April 12th service was held in lhe United Church where the pastor, Rev. George Clougli. gave his listeners a wonderful Easter iucrsage based on the text found in Mark 18:6. William Matthews and William Andrew pleasingly rend"---:' as a duet, "ust I Forget Gethsemane.” it may he of interest to know recent visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Welter Buntaln. where be thoroughly enjoyed their hos- pitsllty.

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Lina. sc- oompsnlsd by MM. George Dickie- son. motored to the capital on

TN MEMO-RIAM

MRS. GIIETA ROGERS HEWITT Oct. 29. 1911-May 1, 1951. Fond memories linger.

Mother, dad. and brother Harris. Coleman.

that William Matthews is ii oTi-- man lad who came to this coun- try only last Jilly. then not know- ing a word of English. He stays with Mr. and Mrs. Mlllar Orr.

Friends of Mr.-Ceorge H. Rob-

crtson regret to learn of his ill- ne-E. which made necessary his removal to the P. E. I. Hospital,

and will look forward to his early recovery to good health.

Dr. and Mrs. C. Simpson motor- ed to the National Park at Caven- dish on Sunday, April 12th.

M155 Gladys Burgoyne has re- turned to her home after spending some time at the home of Mr. and ltfirs. Dan McFadyen.

Among those attending the hoc-

key game on Wednesday April iriir, were Mr. -rid Mrs. Murray Orr and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Mathcson.

t::- week-4"-' wltiirer skier. Mrs.

Mrs. Alice Sullivan of the staff of R. L. Dickicsoii. spent the Eu- turncd to her home on April 10th,

King and Opl. King of Borden, Mrs. John McLean of souris.

formerly of Wheatlcy River, re-

aftcr being a patient in the P. E.

1. Hospital, where she received care for 11. broken ankle. Her many friends regret this unfor-

tunate accident, and hope for her speedy recovery.

While Mrs. John McLean was in the hospital. her little daugh- ter. aged fourteen months. pulled a pot of hot beans over her body, causing severe scalds. After being in the hospital for several days. her brother. Mr. Harold McLean, has taken her to his home, where she is tenderly cared for by Mrs. McLean and the doctor.

Mr. and Mrs. Davis Moffiitt were in the ciipitiil on Monday April lzth.

Mrs. Percy Dickieson had A pleasant sojourn with her sister,

Mrs. Hammond Home and Mr. Horne recently.

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THE GUARDIAN , CHARLOTTETOWN

This mission comprises the dis- tricts of Cherry Valley, Gallows Point, Lake Verde, Avondale Giencoe, Village Green, Summer- vllle, Falrville, Alberry Plains. Or- well and Ulgg. As may be seen from the nomenclature of the country. the settlers are of various nationalities. The Scotch portion of the parishioners came to Ver- non Rlver from the estate of Mac-

Donald of Glenaliidale at Tracadie. They had settled upon Captain MacDonald's land upon arriving

from Scotland. but not being sat- isfied with their holdings, de- termined upon moving, and took up their position in what is now called the mission of St. Joachim.

Some of the Irish families in lhe mission are from Counly Monaghan and were among those who originally formed A part. of Fort. Augustus Parish: others again from the southern counties of ilie Emerald Isle, emigrated to Newfoundland and thence found their way to Vernon River. Here and lliero may be founrl a. sprink- ling of English Catholics.

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Many of the first parishioners were U. E. Loyalist: and retired soldiers, who have, to their ad- vantage. exchanged the sword for the plough share. To the High- land families from 'l'rar'ndie is due the credit of having built the second church, ll small log struc- ture on the aoutliern side of the

road, and very near the river. Prior to the existence of this chapel however. the earliest set-

tlers of the mission had built ii small log chapel at Powniil Bay, near the present location of the Pownal wharf, on the farm of the late John Haley.

Near this chapel was ii burial ground. the site of which iii still clearly discernible and contains a solitary head stone, to the mem-

ory of John Haley, Both these chapels were built under the superinlendance of Bishop Mac- Eachern.

The iiilrd church was erected

when Father John MacDonald of Glanaladale was in charge of all the eastern parishes of the Island It stood on the north side of the road. and was a frame building 40 ft. by 25 it. it was enlarged by Father Brady during his occu- pancy of the mission; he also built It sanctuary and trans:-pt which gave the church as cruci- form shape. The foundation stone of the existing church of St. Joachim was laid in 1877, the sermon on that occasion was preached by Rev. Dr. Cornelius O'Brien, now Archbishop of Hall-

fax. . . .

The church is a magnificent edifice built of red brick. It is one hundred and twenty-five feet in length by sixty-tivo feet in breadth.

It was consecrated Bishop of Chsrlollelowii in 1879, and solemnly dedicated in the month of August of that year. This latter ceremony was allend- ed by ii large number of clergy-

hy the

men. Bishop Walsh of London,

Ontario, delivered the oration. The church of Si. Joachim stands on an i-levaierl situation

commanding it fine viciv of thi- surrounding country: exteriorly it is a very imposing structure. The interior of the church is frerroed: an the gospel side. the scene! portrayed by the artist's hrusli are taken from the life of our Lord; on the epistle side, they are from the life of our Lady.

The altar which was biillt by Mr. Newson of Charlottetown, after is plan by Mr. P. Ford of Boston, is very elegant in de- sign and coloring. It was palm. ed by the late Mr. John Murphy of Charlottetown. -

The sanctuary behind the .11" ll in the form of the ancient lose: it is lighted by three stain- ed glass windows; Above each of these windows iii ll medallion: that over the central window being ii representation of SI. Joachim; the other two portraying St. John the Evangelist and St. Matthew. At the gospel side of the spas in 1. large freiicoe of the apparition of our Lord to Blessed Margaret Mary Alncotzue: at the eplntle and is one of the agony nf our Lord in the Garden of Gethsemane.

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Over the lateral windows. which are of stained glass and very handsome. are pointed medallions

(lailierine l-lickey; Mrs. John liclly ilifotlier of Edward Kelly of l.zilic Yerdcl; Daniel Walsh: Peter 11lllx'P)'; Michael Mi-.Innis:i Aiidrmv .1li:lnnis; Thomas sndl Rose Sullivaii.

The sliilloiis of llic cross arc: olcograplis anti were given by? Fiitlicr Mclnnis of Boston.

Fni-inr, the entrance door on, the ion side is R piciure of SL1 Aplionsus and under it ii slalliel

of the Blesscd Virgin. The en-l trance door in the right of the, main portal opens on a picturcl of St. Theresa, and under it is. a statue of St. Joseph.

Two handsome statue: of ador-, ing angels keep guard over iltFl allar. The holy water fonts arel in Carved alone, the lI.'IT1fllWOFl( of Mr. 1.1-ivis of (iiirdirzan Bridge.

Looking up the nave from the main entrance, Si. Joachlmlsl church presents ni grand appear-1 f1l1('P. The columns which sup-, port. the ari-lied roof are particu-l larly well painted and closely re-i Sf'fl1lllF colorr-ri marble. The win-i down which are numerous ,are all. of richly tinted glass and shed at soft light in which the frescoes! show to capital advantage. The, pews, surbasr-, and doors are of-

modioul vestries. o .

In the summer of 1886 the RPV.l James Plif-inn purchased for church of Si. Joachim. a fine bcll,! weighing fifteen hundred It was blessed

the i Chisholm,

Interesting History Attaches St. Joachim Mission, Vernon River

St. Joachim Church at Vernon River built in 1871

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Georgina t:i.ii-ir'S;'rQi4riElTi5li-6l?n; isiicl-Ano-riVin'i33Tb7'iiEi?7.iE'm&I1akin

event in the Winter month routine of many farmers. It was a break

rural life. a sort of R holiday, when

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C0-Operative Journeyings

Down Through The Years

1!! J. A. Gillies. Charlottetown (Continued from Wednesdays issue.)

"Faiwneriv Week” was n.liva)s an Province, proved a regular clearing house for agrioultural Uhought. pro- phecy, propagands and actloir Through its channel! were voiced the observations and findings of for a few days the farmer would many rural organizations. including shake himself free from the daily Far-niei-s' Institutes, Sheep and grind peculiar to homestead activi- l Swine Clubs, Dairy Asociation.-, ties and mingle with his ag.ri- Potato Grower-5'. Egg Circles and cultural kith and kin, oontribut-lPoultry Clubs and others of lesser l

in the monotony associated with

Lug towards and partaking of, ex- capacity but of equally ardent in-

Deflences passed around and.tci'est and intent. aibsorbing of the expert lnfornia-1 Herc together under one roof, tion handed out by sclentific' In one room. at one time, wera authority on the more involvediproblenis per-ul.ia.r to some and or DT0b19m5- interest. in All. discussed. Report.- Care of the stock and otlier bam- ; of past activities of the parllciulal stead concern. was temporarily as-Ipliase of farming under review signed to the "boys," but under1 were given and appraised, witl. the general supervision or the pre- plans espoused for the future. be- iziding official in the house, wliol iiiq iiiifolded, analyzed, and con-

volunteered to hold the fort dur-', olusioris cst.ab'.ished. Farmers in- ing his obsence. The preceding eve l teresied in may be niilv one or turn was usrually spent in disposiiig off phase: of general agrlcultiire, sat incidental 'turns' so no time would. in with their brethren of different. be lost in the moriiiiig, lpcrsiiasioii, listciiiiig intently to

The lfzrlpl that f'()lllal1lPd the, extras required while away, was; packed to ii bulge and as the early train slowed down in a stop at t.he' st.-itioii, our erstwhile agrarian blithely responded to the "All Aboard" invitation crooiied out by' the conductor and headed for the, big lights in the City, free as a' bird on the wings to sing as hel pleased, alone or in chorus, in! Gaelic or English, that epic in song that makes us "britliers a"' and all!