FEBRUARY 24. 1954 as-f""""

,rAgricultural News .

P. E. I. Department of Agriculture

agricultural Conference

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. wri. These are the chB:il,?;:e':,); the Agricultural Coun- meer Prince Edward Island. and 3” oarucfpgtgd in by agricultur- ”e 3.1.1.1, of the Federal and flil1i'oil')inclal DePll"vm9”"' 0! AF"l”'

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,” on various phases of mljzpom the Province will be P”- semed gm plans for co-ordinated action along specific lines will be

me, In addition r - m aimed at improvements in uomultursl education. 501011"-1"- lniiolicy and practises. will be ” consideration. BM U" "r commendations that receive ap-

-oval will be forwarded to pro- per departments and I'WuPl-

The meetings of these. the M! level men in scientific and Apne- mai agriculture, are exc ll! .,,p,,,-mint. No body of men is in Elmer touch with the overall af- lccilllg agriculture and marketlnl than this particular body. Tho! M mgaged in research work. in ,.w..-lmental work. and in the mdmg out of practises that are me most effective and efficient in production and control of Pllm Am-l animal diseases The field- mgn and extension department mm who are in close touch daily with agricultiml practises. M10 observe the weaknesses. me strength. as the case may be, m mesa practises, will be con- vening with the laboratory re- mmh men, experimentalisis, and others, and from the P001111! Oi information and ideas the recom- mendations presented should be of mn5'iHIable value to our farm peo-

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in no Province in Canada is mm s. greater measure of sin- ;-are co-operation among Federal ind Provincial officials than that alnch exists in this Pl'0V1nC9-

Furthermore. I14 Official-3. Fed- rral and Provincial, are constant- ly in close contact with agricultur- .i problems, and with farm people, and thus receive the benefit of an intimate knowledge of actual fni-niing comlitlons. The interest that has developed among illrm people in the work of technical agriculture within recent years is an evidence of the confidence which farmers generally are plac- iii: in the agricultural Research and Extension Departments. In some very isolated cases you still hear the term "The White Col- laied Official." This rather con- temptuous reference, however. is usually employed by those of it- friior powers of observation, who run. unconsciously. nevertheless, fnliowlng. if they do follow pro- gressive practises, the results that have been advocated on an ac- curate basis by the very individu- als they attempt to critics.

Perhaps the greatest illustra- tion of the value of "White Col- laied Agriculture." if the term may be used, is that of Denmark, a Nation that has grown from the depths of economic snd agricul- tural distress, into the very fore- front of progressive agriculture and economic deliverance. through the medium of agricultural ed- ucation carried to the people by a large number of employed re- search and extension officials.

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The Agricultural Council of Prince Edward Island is part of a national organisation of transn- doua value and importance, through which the best interests of the farmer are investigated. The Council meetings will occupy at least three days. with a considu-- able amount of subsequent time uilien to prepsn the results of tile Conference for presentation in the proper quarters. The first (luv includes presentation of re- ports from committees and various departments. The second day, Wednesday. will be devoted to committee meetings. and on Thurs- day a meeting of the general rnulicil will be held to discuss the f.nalized recofnm-sndat-isms. A din- Iv-r meeting to be held on Wed- "VMRY evening will be addressed bl Mr. Sydney Williams. super- iiiirndent of the Experimental sta- tion at Nappen,

g Breeder-s' Parliaments 8evera.l of the so-called, "Breed- ers' Parliaments." actually the "W111 general meetings of pure- bml livestock s.uocis.tlons, were held in Toronto, Ontario during "W 11m Part of the month. Blmwever. since the three Beef reed Amociatlons are meeting in We-item Canada this year, the ””l' llurebrod Dairy Associatium, "”15'-Nn- Ayrshire, Guernsey and i"'”i'5PY were the only National Ylnrhred Cattle Asoclatlons in krsslrml

The Jerseys The first in that list to be held

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was that of the Canadian Jer- sey Cattle Club, on February 9. A detailed account has not been obtained. However. it was stated that the membership for the year I963 totalled 1.730. Registrations totalled 12,115 as against 12.343! in 1002. Transfers totalled 8.021 as against 0,500 in 1952.

The llolsteins 9

As usual. the Holsteln- Frlesisn Association of Canada brought out by far the largest number of breed adherents. That meeting was held 1'bbrilI.ry 10.

The membership of the Asso- ciation as at January 1. 1954 totalled l2,'lf0 of which uses are in Ontario and 1,846 in Quebec

Registrations totsihd 61,650. A total of 51,162 transfers were re- corded. Receipts from member- ships, reglstrations and transfers totalled 6305.90l.M.

The Ayrshires

The annual meeting of Canad- ian Ayrshire Breeder: -Am0cis- tion was held on February fl, with a good attendance.

All notices of motion to amend several different items of the con- stitution and by-laws were either withdrawn or defated.

Dull Registration

The most important motion was the one which referred to the registration of bulls.

It is now definite that no bull can be registered unless his ds.m has an R.0.P. record and unless his dam has been classified.

The R.O.P. stipulation went in- to effect last year while the Type Classification requirement goes in- to effect as of May 1, 1954. How- ever, the Type Classification re- qulremsnt are being amended whereby an individual animal or part of a herd can be classified

The Royal Judge

An unanimous approval was given to the I mlnendstion for judge at the Royal Winter Flair. It therefore was that Louis Seltz, Waukesha, Wisc.. U.S.A. was rec- ommended as Judge for the 1954 Royal Winter Fair. with Gilbert Muir, Hops R.I., as the reserve Judge.

Approval was also given to the recommendation that Donald Mc-

Intyre, Finch, Ontario be the yudge of the Ayrshires at the 1954 Ormstown Exhibition. I-'.S.

Biggs, Dundee, Ontario, was nam- ed as the reserve Judge.

Soil Erosion

Soil scientists have stated that the productivity of a soil decreases rapidly in proportion as the thick- ness of the surface layer decreases. The fact that the thickness of the surface layer of soil in P.E.I. is being reduced by erosion is evidenced by the siltlng of the streams and rivers. by the pre- senk:e of old and new gully scars over landscape. and by the dif- ficulty of maintaining a good level of fertility.

A preliminary erosion survey was made in a selected area char- acterized by topography consist- ing mainly of smooth. gentle slopes although there are souls 25.0 per cent slopes.

The results of this survey show that slight erosion occurred on ap- proximately 25.0 per cent of the area, moderate erosion on 40.0 per cent, and severe erosion on 0.0 per cent. The remaining 27.0 per cent. mainly under woods, was classified as non-eroded. when these classifications are interpret- ed in terms of inches of topsoil removed their significance is more apparent.

Converted in inches of topsoil removed. they are as follows: 25.0 per cent of the area has lost up to two inchu of topsoil, 40.0 per cent two to six inches and 8.0 per cent from six inches to all of the original topsoil.

Taking as a guide the possible reduction in crop yields in relation to losses of surface soil, as in- dlcated in the first paragraph, it could be expected the potential productivity of these soils has been considerably reduced.

Fst Stock Show, and Sale

Once again the Annual P.E.I. Fat stock Show and Sale is be- ing held at the Provincial Exhi- bition grounds. Tiiis years show will be held on Thursday, April 1st.

The barns will be open and ready to receive animals on March N. All animals intended for the Show and sale must be in by twelve noon on March 31. The weighing will begin at lp.m. on the same day. All animals over or under weight may be raweiglited Thursday morning before 0 a.m. If st rewelghlng these animals are within the official weights, that is 000 to 1200 pounds. they will be accepted for entry.

A good number of entries have been received and there is every indication that this years Fat stock Show and sale will be the best ever held. '

Bgeederf sale

It was learned tlu-oiigh Mr. A. H. Mutch that the annual Beef lreeders' sale will not be held this year.

THE CENTRA

ma GUARDIAN. L GUARDIAN

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JIMMY! TAXI - Dill 737R T310 or 5252.

-vous nouns sure iron.- at the uualurs nauo sromt.

ADAM-First mine in list: - only 34.95 at Henderson dc Cud- more.

A, PICKAIID A 00.. are unload- ing old Sydney and sprlnghlli Screen Coal today.

Mr-:N.s4.9s will buy a new Adam Hat for Spring. Henderson dc Cudmore.

xcaosr-:ivr:. Electric and no-i pane Gas. Refrigerators. Bryentcn and Macl-fay.

KENMORE WASHERS are Can- ada's flnsst value. See them today. Slmpsons-sears.

WE INVITE YOU to visit our Teen Age Department, 3rd floor. where we have new dresses. coam, etc., arriving daily. 5. A. McDon- aid.

HEAR MRS. II .J. A'. BROWN speak ovcr C. 1". C. Y. on '"Home School Founders' Day, Wednesday, February zith, at 8.55 p. m,

SPECIAL DRESSES Reduced 39.95 to 535.00. for 82.09 to 35.00. Sunters Ladies Wear.

LITTLE TIT;-A-TRE Studio Night, Tuesday. March 2nd, Em-

pire Theatre. .1. B. Priestley's ."Summer Day's Dream". Curtain 8:15.

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EN ROUTE T0 GERMANY - word has been received by Mrs. Julia Gallant of Fredericton, P. E.I., that her son Francis sailed February 17. on the 8.8. France from St. John, N.B., for Germany. His friends wish him bon voyage and safe return home.

FUNERAL YESTERDAY - The funeral of James J. Davis was held Tuesday morning from The Charlottetown Funeral Home to St. Dunstan's Basilica where Re- quiem High Mass was celebrated by Rev. Clarence Roche who also con- ducted service at theigrave. The members of the Canadian Legion attended in a body. The legion graveside service was conducted by Comrade l". W. Smith. Last post and American taps were sounded by Bugler William Chais- son. Pall bearers were F. J. Hig- gins, J. E. Asborne, Cyrus Vessey, W. E. Grimes. James Swim and Richard Purcell. Intennent was in the Catholic Cemetery.

South Melville Ami Vicinity

Mr. Ralph Higgins was a busi- iicm visitor to Summerslde recent-

ly. Miss Georgia MacKen7.ie was in

Charlottetown on business on February 9. I Mrs. Homer Provenclier spent

a few days in Cornwall, guest of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Frlzael.

Mr, Will MacDonald was to Crapaud on business recently.

The many friends of Mr. Ches- tcr Shaw, Desabie, are why to learn of his illness in the P.E.I.

Hospital. All wish him a speedy recovery. Mr. Charles Trainer made a

business trip to Hampton recent- ly. U

Card Of Thanks

I wish to thank Dr. Beer, assist- ing Doctors, Special Nurses. Nurses and staff of Prince County Hos- pital for their kindness to me while a patient there; also friends who visited me, sent flowers, cards and treats both at the Hospital and at home.

Mn. Earle Maolfsy. Sea. View.

IN MEMORIAM .

In loving memof: of my dell Father.

THOMAS H. GILLESPIE Carleton

February zlat. I053. Ever Remembered by his Daughter. Doris.

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memo y of Mother. Mrs. Joseph Ford. who passed sway one year ago. February 24th. 1953.

To those who have a Mother, Please cherish her with care. For you'll never know the heart-

schs. s Till you find she is not there.

Iaovingly Bunsmbe .1 by son and Daughter-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Ford.

IN MEMORIAM '

In loving memo , of our ilsar Mother, Mrs. Caroline Ford. who passed away February Nth. I053.

We lost a Mother with s heart of gold.

Who was more to us than wealth untold.

wlilaeut farewell she fell asleep.

with only memories for us to keep.

We have lest but God has gained

one of the best Mothers this world obtained.

Iver Remembered by her Loving K lsmily.

"WE TREAT Tl-IE SICK WEl.l.'. Ciiggey's Pharmacy, next Stewart's Bakery.

SAVE on your new spring Hal by Adam-new 34.95 at Henderson at Cudmore.

BEDDIN 3305.. will be the only drug store open this after- noon and evening.

ONE RACK Glrls' Costs, sizes 8 to 14x. values to 524.95, clearing at only 510.00 each. 5. A. McDonald's third floor.

JUST ARRIVED. - Large ship- ment 1954 Model Silvertone Radios,

priced from 31995. Simpsons - Sears. STATIONERY in a complete

line: also typewriter pads, stenc- grapher's note books. etc. Always in stock at the Island Book Room.

JUST ARRIVED.-Beautiful new Stork Craft Cribs and Chlorophyll treated mattresses with heavy vinyl covering. slmpsons-Sears.

ENGAGEMENT-Mr. Roy Misc- Laine, St. Peter's Bay announces the engagement of his daughter Margaret (Peggy) to Ralph Lovell. son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon L. Sanderson, Si. Peter's Bay. mar riuge to takeplzice in April.

PLACED FOURTH IN COM- PETITION - Congratulations are also extended to Guy Thompson, 13-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Thompson, Ffrenchfcrt. P. E, 1.. who was among the names tied for fourth place in the Junior All-Canadian Holst:-in judging competition, with a score of 140 (points. Guy has been member of the Millcove 4-H Club for the past two years.

STERLING W. I.

The monthly meeting of Ster- ling W.I. was held at the home of Mrs. Carl Woodrner on February II. with 12 members present. Mrs. Ray Douglas presided.

The sick committee reported making five calls and sending flowers to a member who is in the Hospital. It was decided to send :5 to the March of Dimes.

The following new committees were appointed: sick. Mrs. A. S. Macllhvcn and Mrs. Cranford Mac- Kay; sclirol, Mrs. Frank Bell and Mrs. H. S. MacEwen: Drogram. Mrs. D. B. Reid and Mrs. Earl Carr; lunch. Mrs. D. C. MacKay, Mrs. Ray Douglas, Mrs. W. 1. Green. Mrs. K. R. MacKay, Mrs. John MucKay.

The next place of meeting is to be at the home of Mrs. W. 1. Green when the roll csill is to be answered with an "Irish joke."

A program of much interest was presented by Mrs. Wcolner and won by Mrs. Ray Douglas and Mrs. H. S. MacEwen. The collec- tlon for the evening amounted 81.25.

PARKDALE W. I.

The monthly meeting of Parkdnle Women's Institute was held-in the Hall on Feb. 1. with 23 members and two visitors pre- sent

The president, Mrs. Arthur Sea- man, presided. .

Reports were given by leaders nnd convencrs of committees. Mrs. Cyrus Pickard (Guides) in her report stressed the need of an- other assistant, Mrs. Lorne Ram- say a former Institute member. wlio was welcomed back at this meeting after an absence was ask- ed to amist.

Mrs Ovid Dollar (Brownies) also gave a good report. Mrs, Sea- man (sick) reported a number of crrrfs sent out: also flowers to it member in the hospital. Mrs. Fred Uallant (card parties) report:-d owing to stormy nights the at- tcndance was not so large. Mrs. Henry Douglas, (treasurer) also gave her report. Owing to a stormy cold night the attendance at thc January knitting party was very small, and Mrs. Frank Ross invit- ed the members to meet at her home for the Feb l5th party.

New commlitces appointed - school. Mrs. Harold Clay, Mn. George Ni-wmaii: sick, Mrs. M. F. Rodd. Mrs. Hector MacDonald, Mrs. Harry Henm-ssey: lunch.Mrs. Victor Hudson, Mrs. Elmo Muc- Kay Mrs. Horace Macliiwen, Mrs. Harold Maclnnls.

It was also decided to send a donation of :10, 2 blankets and a box of groceries to Mrs. Arbiiig

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who lost her home and all her personal belongings by fire. A motion was passed

that a resolution be sent in re- questing that all Ambulance driv- ers or assistant: be reouired ir have standard First Aid Traili- lflg. A number of "thank you" let- lcrs were read from "shirt-ins" who had been remembered at Christmas times or during illnrsl

Scvcral dinners are to bc lirld during the coming month 'lll'l committee: were appointed to look after same.

Stella Maris Home & School Assoc. Meet

The monthly meeting of the

Home and School Association was held at Stella Maris Hall on February 21.

The vice-president, Mrs. Rcuel Gauthier. presided. The chairman of the committees. school, member- ship. educational and entertain- ment gave their report. The sec- retary read a letter received from the president of the P.E.I. Fed- eration nf the Home and School Association, and one from the secretary of the P.E.I. Education week committee.

Reverend Father Robin congrat- ulated the members on their fine attendance. He urged them to st- tend the meeting to be held at Hunter River on March 30 to dis- cuss Regional High schools.

Entertainment was provided by

CHARLOTTETOWN

We Ailil our Neighbours

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ART CAN II A LIV! SUBJECT

I had planned to celebrate this spring-like break in a succession of cold and nasty days, by news from the Fashion World. But this will have to wait until next week, when undoubtedly there will be even prettier displays on the Avenue. New. in View of the considerable space devoted to education in "The Guardian" re- cently, many of you may be in- terested in as few glimpses of a three-day forum on "The Arts in a Democracy" taking place on the Columbia University Campus.

This forum. the sixth of its kind is of particular significance, because those taking part are sev- eral hundred young people, about 150 juniors and seniors from 67 high schools in 15 states. and the others, Columbia University under- graduates, acting as iheir hosts. Such forums are undoubtedly part of student activities in Canada, also, and should assure us that the Arts' (literature. music, paint- ing, dancing) are in no danger of dying out.

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Dr. Erwin Edman. Professor of Philosophy. (His Arts and the Man. a pocket. book, Mentor Books, is delightful) gave the opening address, "Art As Educa- tion." It was good to see the rapt attention of these high school students.

"Art," said Dr. Edman. can enormously effect the imagination and therefore the conduct of man- kind." Professor Edman pointed out that this is of the,utmcst im- portance in a democracy since "democracy is not a matter of caucus and ballot boxes, but growth in the individual soul."

The reason the Arts educate us and "have such persuasion over us," said Dr. Edman. is that we see and hear beautiful examples of people speaking in their own accents, not the cliches and rub- her stamps uttered by too many of us in speech, writing. music and painting. Fine arts, the authentic work of great artists. "do certain extraordinary things to us. They give us the sense of being fully, freely alive."

After the address, the students broke up into discussion groups. each headed by a professor. Lack of space forbids me to give some of the questions askerl by these delegates. They showed a fine grasp of the address. and the ability to use their minds.

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In the afternoon. the key speech was made by Ernest Simmons. Professor of Russian Lltaraturs. He read from recent prize novels of the Soviet Union (translated from the Russian) to strengthen the point which few would dis- pute, that there can be no true art where the artist must first of all serve the state. Art must be a free expression of the artist. The passages he read told of heroines who were heroines be- cause they milked more cows than others; heroes who exceeded their work allotments in factories. Hu- man conflicts, human relationships were not dealt with.

Where they are dealt with in the Soviet Union. they are twist- cd to suit the party line. It was so in 1335, and the Arts seem to have remained static. I remem- her seeing a play in Moscow in that year. It dealt with a wide esscriment of murderers, immoral people, and those not hewlriz in the party line. They were all in a labor camp. In short order. every last one of them became a model Communist, through the kind. kentle and understanding guidance of the people in charge!

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This morning I really had a vie- llghtful lime-and so did the young people, listening to Profes- sor of Literature. Lionel Trilllng. His address was concerned with "An Education for the Artist.” He frankly stated at the outset that he did not know what education was best suited to the arllst-par- tlcularly, the literary artist. But the comments he made, and some- thing he communicated to all of us because he himself is undoubt- cdly an artist in literature (an outstanding book on Matthew Arnold. many essays, novels) gave ur that feeling of "being fully alive" that only the true artist can communicate.