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THE GUARDIAN ‘ Morning Dally (Pounded In i587) Authorised u Berund (‘inn Mull. Pun Office Department. Ottawa. Thu hluud (iunrtllnn Publishing Co.

Editor and hlanlglng Director, J. R. Burnt". Anni-into Editor, Frank Walker.

"The Strongest Memory is Weaker Than the Weakest Ink"

CHARLOTTETOlYN. MONDAY, DEC. l9. 1M9

Publishing Party Accounts

'I'he British House of Commons has passed a Government motion requiring all mlitical groups to publish financial state- ments. 'l‘lii~. measure presumably, is direct- ed chiefly at the Conservative opposition \\ hich has not made a practice 3f disclosing its finances. in this country it has long been compulsory for candidates and their official agents to make a full disclosure of =lectioii costs but. little attempt is made to uncover the receipts and disbursements of ihe party organizations.

Tn today's political campaigns these fig- zircs on the cost of getting into office are s xery small portion of the whole. All parties have long gone beyond the stage of financing their campaign out of their i'\\\i! resources. and compete in buying the taxpayer's vote with his own money. Ev- ery party dangles promises of more Gov- ernment spending before the eyes of the electorate, and any accounting of election costs that. did not take these enormous sums into consideration would be decided- ly unrealistic.

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Manx Gaelic

One of the most ancient dialects of the British Isles, Manx Gaelic, has been pre- served for posterity through use of modern scientific devices.

The dialect was the sole language ‘.200 years ago on the Isle of Man, which lies be- tween Ireland and England, but Manx Gae- iic ts so little used nowadays that surveyors were sent: into the ﬁllages with sound-re- cording machines in an effort to compile the dialect before it became extinct.

Though fewer than 500 people speak the tongue today, as compared with 20.000 in i820, the careful questioning of older Manx people enabled researchers from the Manx Museum and Irish Folklore Commission to make a valuable record of the oral tradi- lions and speech-ways of Manxmen. The col- lection of recordings. together with docu- mentary photos of the people who contribut- erl to the survey. is in the archives of the lrlanx Fyovernment.

miloukhohors Again

lhe citizens of the Nelson, B.C.. terri- tory have again been menaced by Doukho- bor terrorists and it is not surprising that they are showing signs of exhausted toler- ance and patience. An emergency meet- ing of the Nelson Board of Trade de- manded immediate suppression of the dan- ger. or authority for the board members to settle the matter themselves.

Obviously. says the Vancouver News- Herald. there is no room for extra-legal measures in any Canadian community. The Government. must act. The time has come for a final showdown w-ith these pacifists whose armory includes arson, dynamite and murder. Matters have reached a cli- max in Canadian-Doukhobor relations when guards have to be posted on railway bridges, and when patrols have to safe- guard the riglit-of-way of a trans-contin- cnial railroad. Surely, the need for strong government action is self-evident when rail- iraymeii have declared they can no long- er operate by night "until such time as suitable steps are taken to ensure the safely of the men."

Watch The Fire Hazards

It. is not. loo early to call attcntitll b the fact. that at Christmastime there are special dangers of fire hazards. These arise from many causes. The seasonal decorations are for the most part inflammable. The light- ing arrangements on the traditional tree may be dangerous, particularly in country districts where small lighted candles are used to brighten the ornamentation. These have accounted for many serious fires in which lives as well as homes have been lost. Carelessness or incompetence in setting up or connecting strings of colored electric lights around the tree also cause numerous fires. It is in the interests of all-round safety, when such lighting has been used for a few seasons and the cords are becoming worn, to buy new lights rather than risk the danger of a flash fire that might wreak untold damage before being extinguished.

i Then there are curtains in the proximity of any open light which lend themselves to easy and quick ignition, while the Christmas tree or greening that has become tinder-dry is most dangerous. In reducing the fire hazard in the latter two, frequent sprink- ling with water is helpful, but vigilance should never be relaxed. And one should always be alert to the danger inherent in putting the me too near. to I fireplace, stove

or furnacette, an electric heater or other like equipment.

Nor should it be forgotten after the ex- citement of opening presents has subsided to dispose of the wrappings safely. These shouldn't be allowed to pile up or be push- ed into a corner where a carelessly discard- ed match or cigarette or cigar end might easily start a blaze. Smokers are, also re- minded to refrain from using matches or lighters in the near proximity’ of a Christ- mas tree or to house or hall tlecciraiiicins.

EDITORIAL N01 ES

The Rt. Hon. W. L. hiackeiizic hing who celebrated his seventy-fifth birthday Sat- urday, is happy in retirement iii realizing that he can now spend ilillf-an-llOlli‘ with a friend instead of five minutes as former- ly. 'l‘o that he might well have added- “and without making or refusing prom- ises," the bugbear of a statesmans life.

O O O

It is both startling and refreshing to find a U. S. A. Congressman advocating a mental test for legislators. Representative Robert F. Rich's proposal is that such a test should be enforced, “starting at the White House and going all the way down." He does not indicate what would become of the incompetents, but perhaps they

would go on pension. O

Canada's latest constitutional amend- ment is entitled “The North America Act" and, as the Parliament at Westmin- ster does not alter a jot or tittle of the text as proposed by Ottawa, the Canadian Government has the doubtful honour of having avoided using the term “British" in the title of the amendment.

O O O

Toronto City Council is considering a poll tax on all non-residents who work in the city. They say there are thousands of workers who enjoy all the privileges of an up-to-date city without paying for them, making their residence on the fringe 0i the city. At a time when there is a house scarcity it seems tempting Providence forc- ing people to live in the city-or else!

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“How much does it cost per caii to ad- vertise the leading brands of soup? Is it lc? 2c? 3c per can?” "It costs less than l/30c per can to advertise the big-name brands of soup. 'l‘hat's only half the Sl0l'y. Advertising lowers the cost two ways: Cuts the selling costs. And by helping make mass production possible. lowers the production costs, too."

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Cartoonist David Low has resigned from the Conservative Evening Standard to join the staff of the Daily Herald. a supporter of Britain's Labour Govern- ment. in his former post. Low had a free hand in attacking even the paperﬁs owner, Lord Beaverbrook. It will be interesting to see what happens when his wit chances to touch socialists to the quick.

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Charlottetown is not the only city to obtain a new post office, etc. Works Min- ister Fotirnier reports the Government will be ready to call for tenders for construc- tion of a new post office in Winnipeg next June or July. Mr. Fournier said tenders would be called for post offices at Arm- dale and Bedford. N. S.. when plans and specifications for them were ready.

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The Federal Government has taken the stand that the cost of land for a right- of-way for the Trans-Canada. I-lighway is not a “construction cost“ and must. there- fore be borne solely by the Provinces. The point is arguable, but there are numerous other costs involved which are not. strictly chargeable to “construction" which never- theless must be met if the highway is to be built.

Sir William Edward Parry, English Arctic explorer, born this date 1790. He accompanied Captain John Rosss first cx- pedition for discovery of the North West Passage in 1818; he commanded the sec- ond expedition iii 1819, winning the Gov- ernment reward of $25,000; after three more expeditions he became controller of the steam department of the Navy, and later governor of Greenwich Hospital. In i828 he WPOlO and published iiis "Narra- tive of an Attempt to Reach the North Pole."

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Woodstock, N. B., is looking ahead for the celebration of its Old Home Week in August. Plans for a commission to handle the event were discussed at a recent meet- ing, organizations represented being the Woodstock Rotary Club, Y's Men's Club and Canadian Legion. Mayor F. O. Creighton, who presided, t.0ld the meeting the Rotary Club had expressed their ivllllngiiess to take whatever financial risk was involved. The Rotary Club ‘would expect to take from the profits an amount to be determined for their own commitments, the rest of the pro- ceeds to go into a fund for community youth

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ivelfare. Support for the project was pledged by the Legion and the Y's Men.

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CHRIST 1N Tﬁ UNIVERSE With this ambiguous earth

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ills dealings have been told us ‘These abide:

The signal to a maid. the human birth.

The lesson. and the young Mari cruciﬁed.

But not. a SlBI of all

The innumerable host of stars has heard '

How He administered this terres- ti-ial ball.

Our race have entrusted

kept their Lord's word.

Of llis earlii-visiiiiig feel.

None kiioivs the secret, cherished perilous.

The terrible. shaimofast, frightened. ix-hispered_ sweet.

Heart-shattering secret. of His way with m.

Ne plaiict knows llial. lliL-i

Our wayside planet. carrying land and vrave,

Lore and life multiplied. and pain and bliss.

Bears. a". riiirf treasure. one for- saken gran"

Nor. m our llitlc day.

lliay His devices Wll/il the heavens be guessed.

His pilgrimage to thread the Milky Wa

Y. Or llLs best-mats there hr manifest.

But. in the clcriiiiies.

Doubtless we shall gather. ilQ-fil‘

A million alicn Gospels. in what

compare t0-

guise l-fc trod the Plclndcs. the ISYP. 1h!‘ Bear

O. be prepared. my mull To read the inconceivable. to scan

‘The million forms of God those stars uni-oil When in our turn, we show to

them a lvlan. -~AllCc Mesneil 11850-1922.)

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HICKETS STEAM PLANT

“Patrick Hickey and Cofs wood- work iiianulactury have just com- pleted their three-storey building, cast of the Wellington liotcl, on Sydnry Street. the only one of the kind in this island where. steam power and the most improved machinery now ill use is employ- ed for saving manual labour. in the establishment is n drying room, in which lumber is thoroughly sea- soned by the heat of steam.

"They having engaged the scr- viccs of a competent machinist and general engineer from Boston. are enabled to undertake repairing all kinds of machinery, including lock, gun-fitting and screw-cub. ing. having imported self-acting

Too Forehaiid_ed—

tSalnt John Telegraph-Journal)

and not. a thing left. to do! Every- body else is bustling, busy and apparently happy preparing for Christmas, but not we. That

been done. Of course, a few tril-

llng duties remain. but hard- ly more than might. be pend- iiig any time in the year, And all

this because we have tibeyed in- junctions. we have shopprd early. We have mailed betlmcs. Cards for the cltylie in the advance mailing bureau and their delivery is guar- anteed wit-h ruthless precision on Christmas Elva. Lists have been checked and double-checked. Now remains naught. but. boredom.

We gaze enviously on those who are still rushing round spilling par- cels. We wish we could feel as frantic. as some of them lock. We have the sensation of heiiig sup- eranniiated before our time. We have Ohi-isbiias itself to look for- isard to: but. so has the rwiirigviiig throng. There are sure to be one or Iwo unexpected senders of greetings: but. so deadly has been our efficiency that there are cards in reserve for even that contingency and stamps to stick on them. All too well have we executed the plan. All loo erim-jileieiv has it succeeded. We have hzicl our fun and must now sit. back and u-utcli those with lrss pTEViSlOli have theirs.

Of course, we have that. sensat- ion of inner satisfaction inasmiith as we have made things a bit. easier for the clerks in the stores and the postal employ-cs. But. ivcuid the little additional burden we might. have imposed on them be not-iced? We shall not be around during the last. rush to note that. they look less tired than otherwise. and let. us confess that there was something exhilarating iii that mud scramble. It belongs to christ- mas and this year we shall miss it. By shopping early vre had just

Nearly two weeks- to Christmas

is because just about everything has

about the whole stock to choose from; but. had we? Have not one or two rather attractive things come forward since we made the rounds? It we had taken n little longer to make uip our minds, we should not. now be indulging in these vain regrets.

The fact is that. if things go strong, we yell; and. if they go too right. we grim-ibis. King of Gama

said it: 0h. don't. the days seem iuik and

long When all goes right. and nothing goes wrong?

It. in human nature at. its most. perverse. We ought. to be pleased about what we have done. We ought. to keqp out; of the way and settle down with an improving book", but. we do not want. to. We want. to be out. Christmas shopping with the others, as we should be

oun- Christmas shopping were not. done. wrapped. sealed and what. had to be mailed on its way to its recipients. Next. year we shall not be quite so forehand- IZ IZIJIZIIIIIZIZI!

Te Age-Did Story

God sent forth Hll Son-to ro- deem them that were under tho lniv. that. we might. receive the adoption of lions. Wherefore thou nrt no more in servant. but. n non: rind if n non then an heir of God through Christ.

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The old world l: constantly ro- dressing the balance of the new. and has done it again. firm of ice-cream manufacturers, to en- courage its departmental heads to keep trunk calls short. has-equip- ped them with three-minute egg- tiniers, which trickle beside the It seems a homely old

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A 16-year-old Toronto hoy. Dale Alfred Chili-ls. has been found guilty of murder by a Napanee jury which made no recommenda- tion of mercy. and he has accord- ingly been sentenced to be hail!- ed on February l0. ‘There should be no hanging. and Childs should not have to wait until the lasi. mo- ment to be told so by the govern-

ment. The sentence should be itommiiled. lf we are not mis- taken. no one under l8 yrar-z of

age has been hanged in Canada the present century. A boy of was hanged in 189B, and one that age in 1863. These seem the only modern instances. Toronto Star.

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Jack Herod, of Caiedimh recently finished a litter of l which forms something of l’ cord. The litter was farrow-eq“ May 24 and by the first of Nm-m ber they were ready im- m" ket, one pig weighing 215 mud . . . it ls not oft-en we h“, litters going to

market at ma,‘ Wllnil agc. ~ Hagen-ills (Om Press.

A discordant note entered annual "harmony dinner"

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