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- THE GUARDIAN. CHARLOTTETOWN , V, , , , ' , , .”JANUARY 12. 1951 Women's Institute Meetings

Next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Ernest Bulman when roll call will be answered with "What women dislike molt

Island Odds And Ends

W.C.T.U. . NOTES

BAYVIIW W. I.

O”u3""' The January meeting of Bay-

INCOMPITINCI Al was nl

For Gerald I-nvelock those three months had been a lens Wltstory. For perhaps a. week the relief of the removal of Dale's efficiency and disapproving eye upon himself had appeared the greatest of blessings. But other aspects of the case soon became apparent. Business fell off -in his eye: unaocountably. His clerks. like his house-boys, passed from Lncompetence to downright insolence. And there is no nation- ality like the Chinese for exploit- ing the subleties of insolence while simultaneously avoiding the crud!- ties which can be dealt with by the strong hand.

Gerald, be it said to his credit. did what he could. He dropped his natural indolenoe. He worked like a black. But he could not teach himself how to handle the Chinese any more than he could teach him- self the Chinese language.

Always in the background there was the vaguely menacing figure of General Wu. looming over Tan Pu like the proverbial man's hand. if he had appeared in person. thought Gerald. things might have been better. The obstacle or peril that can be seen and faced is never so bad as it seems in imagination. STORY

But Wu did not appear. He knew better than that. His snakey. mur- derous-looking emissaries pinned his demand notes allover the place: to the veranda posts, to the door of Gerald's private office, even to his pony's bridle. And Gerald be- wildered and cursing himself, had paid-and paid secretly through the medium of his comprador, who took a handsome commission on the deal, and despised Gerald as heartl- ly as he feared Wu.

Gerald knew that these payments were as wrong as they were futile. But he could see no alternative. with the trouble down river, he could see no hope of getting armed help should Wu make a. dime: at- tack upon the town. And. typically enough. he hoped that by putting off the evil day. something might (Top up to resolve the whole situ- ation.

He would not discuss his troubles with Patrick James. l-Ie identified James too thorcughly with Leslie Dale. He was afraid too. of the missionary's rough common sense. based on years of experience in China. going back to the Boxer Re- bellion. He could not discuss them with Sheila-because he could discuss nothing with sheila.

Since the day of Dale”s departure his relationship with his wife nad been polite. dreary. indifferent and utterly unhappy. He was working too hard to see much of her except at night. And at night she would read the tattered. thumbed novels Leslie Dale had left behind him, with an almost furious concentrat- ion. and go to bed early in her own room. They seldom squabbled now. Gerald wculd have welcomed even a scene now and then. Sheila. never mentioned Leslie Dale. and nothing would have induced Gerald to open the subject...

Finally with the outburst of trouble round Churlklng which had so disquieted Mr. Greer Gerald had been driven to the desperate mea- sure of demanding through his com- prador that Wu should pay him a formal visit of ceremony.

Exactly what he hoped for as a result of such a visit. Gerald could probably not have explained. It was

gsornething of a. gesture of deeper-

ation. And now that he had made it, he stood at his window, and looked at the jagged outline of those savage red hills against the evening sky. and longed deep down in his heart to prevent Wu from coming...

THE NEGLECTED WIFE

As for Sheila, she was in some ways most to be pitied of the three. For Sheila had no work to do.

She soon had to give up her rides. for the country round Tan Fu be- came demonstrably more unsafe day by day. Though it took a coil- ple of occasions when she was Krill- nlly fired at to convince her of the fact. Leslie Dale was on another planet. as far as she was concerned.

He did not write. And thougll Sheila wrote. she never sent the letters.

Somehow, once he had gone. Lea- lie bepame qucerly insubstantial to her. That he would ever come back seemed beyond belief or hope. Her only company was Janet James. and Sheila. suspected that Janet dis- liked her about as much as she dis- liked Janet. The missionaryl-l wife was the kindest. and most capable woman in the world. But she was nearly 50; and she had seen too much in the shape of tribulation and sudden death to the able to feel much sympathy for at young woman whose only apparent problem was that she didn't fit any too well into the environment of Tan Pu.

As for Gerald-Gerald had be- come a shadow on the wall.

The evening sky over Tan N was deepening from indigo to purple. Against that sinister sky. the out- line of the hills where isy General Wu”: stronghold ohowed tn stark and bars as a ground-row against 3 stage backclotb.

Gerald I-favslock. wearing the dinner-Jacket and stiff shirt bp- proprtats to the garrison: of the outposts of mipirs scalding to all the novelists. stood at his frmch window. looked out into the dusk and furtively gnawed tin nails.

In the shadowy room behind him,

' Bhliis. flipped overtho men of a

novel. which she could not see to read, and held between her fingers a cigarette which it was-too much trouble to smoke. She. was weartns . gum and jumper, and sandals on

bars feet. Autj last. with is w movement. e snapped e vers up-ital

of the book together. and-sat her chair.

To be sentinel

To date. every -port on the la- land is a winter port, I. designa- tion that fitted Georgetown alone in bygone days. Nature certainly is making it easier to fulfill the terms of Confederation, "contin- uous communication between the Island and the mainland."

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Georgetown folks. by the way, are wondering what has become of the scheme to move coal by barge via a short direct route from Cape Breton to the Eastern port. Mayor P. J. Boudrenult and Coun- cillor Tom Benton have been much interested in the scheme. and in recent monmhs have tried to have some action taken to bring it into operation. Since the pos- sible sponsors of the plain live in Nova Scutia, the Georgetown of- ficials can communicate only by letter or by joumey-lng to the mainland. Thus far their efforts have been discouraged by vague and in-decisive replies.

Efforts to have the old carferry institute a fall and early winter service between Georgetown and Pictou. after the annual discon- tinuance nf the Wood islands crossings, have likewise got no-

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Like most closed-in rinks de- pendent on cold weather for good ice. the new Georgetown rink, completed only last winter. and thus only in its second year of op- eration is having its troubles. The unscasonal temperatures pose a problem for manager and ice- maker Dick Lavers. Georgetown has I. hockey team in the hotly- contested Southern Kin-g's League which also takes in Montague and Murray Harbor. 0 O 0 Plant alterations will force the temporary lay-of-f of a. half-dozen of the employees of the Vere Beck Monumental Works in Montague. The men will be re-employed as soon as the carpenters com-plei-.2 the improvements. 0 C I

Ex-Chief BirtwIhistle's m a n y years of service in the old North- west Mounted Police. before he assumed charge of the Charlotte- town force -put him in many a iicklish spot.

The ex-Mountle likes to tell of one of his very first arrests as a scarlet-clad member of Canada's well-known police organization. He was assigned the duty. while stationed at Calgary, of bringing into the city from a remote farm home a demented man. The meni- ally iil individual -had been ter- rorizing -his own household, con- sisting of several brothers the was in his twentlosl, his father and mother.

Covering the first part of his journey by train and the final miles by team, the Chief got the fright of his life when he alighied at the -home farm-yard and saw his prospective prisoner. He was a giant of a man three or four inches over six feet, and built like an ax.

Overcoming a sudden urge to be elsewhere the Chief walked up to the man and extended his hand and said. "Hello, Harold. you and I are going on a nice train ride." It was not necessary. the Chief explains, for Ha.-rold to shake his hand because it was shaking any- way.

The sick man's reaction to the train ride proposal was surpris- ing. "Alright", he said quietly, ”wait until I go in the house for a minute."

When he entered the house the rest of the -family loft. in haste, and the Chief thur-ried-ly h'rd---ark pitchforks, axes or other possible weapons, while awaiting develop- mcnts.

After in few minutes giant came out meekly, drove quietly to the railroad station, and on the train ride to Calgary was absorbed in admiring the scenery all the way to the city. The Mounties were not allowed to carry weapons on such mis- sions, the Chief explains, not be- cause they might sboot the de- ranged man. but because the lat- ier might secure the gun and harm the policeman.

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Phil Vitals, Ihusvky and tempest- uous member of the Islanders hockey squad, angered after being cii.pped on the neck by a hockey stick during the Sydney-Charlotte- town game last Thursday night, knocked the offender down with a. right to the nose.

Unaware that Vita-le carried a welt from the hockey stick blow, a Sydney player said to Vitale: "You shouldn't have done that be- cause that boy had his nose bro- ken I short time go."

"I'm sorry", said the big fel- low, "if I had known that. I would have hit him somewhere else."

BOY IOOUTS DIDWHID

CHICAGO. Jen. 21-(AP)-Four Boy scouts were drowned Satur- day near their suburban camp on the Des Plainea River. west of Park Ridge, Ill. They were Ronald Hatches. 'rsrryAlien.Noah Philbot and Roger Jones. all of Chicago.

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IS ALCOIIOLISM AN ILLNESS?

What is an Alcoholic? Dr. Robert V. Seiiger. of the Johns Hopkins Hospital, Balti-

more, defines an alcoholic in these terms: "Medically, an individual is considered an alcoholic if his use of alcohol interferes with one or more of his important life activi- ties, as for instance, his business standing and ability, his reputa- tion or his home life. In contrast, the social drinker can stop drink- ing at will. But it is from the ranks of the social drinker that the chronic alcoholic usually develops." Isn't a. man's drinking habits his own private Affair?

A leading Canadian industrial- ist has said that alcoholism costs Canadian industry 530,000,000 (eighty million dollars) a year, according to the Toronto Star of February 3, 1050.

The personal department of one large industry reports that about three persons out of every hun- dred employed drink enough to be considered alcoholics, and is is estimated the average alcohol- ic loses 22 days each year from his job.

According to researchers, intoxi- cated workers, or workers who are suffering a hangover, cause acci- dents costing industry close to 810,000,000 a year in Canada. other losses chargeable to industry in- clude crime committed under the influence of liquor, and a couple of million dollars each for hospital care of alcoholics and mainten- ance of drunks in local jails. This shows drinking is a public prob- lem. How general has drinking ho- como in Canada?

Dr. R. G. Bell, Medical Director official magazine of the Health of the Shadow Brook Health Foun- dation, Toronto, says in Health League of Canada. that approxim- ately as per writ of the adult pop-' ulation of Canada use alcohol in some form. Of this sixty-five per cent. it is believed that 5 per cent or one in N, develop an illness from its use. He terms alcoholism an illness that can progress to pre- mature death cr insanity if not treated in time.

would you call alcoholism an illness as tuberculosis is an illness? Dr. Bell compares tuberculosis and alcoholism thus: "one is caused by a tiny living organism. a germ -- the other by a chemical or a drug. The unfortunate tu-

bercular patient does not know in advance that he is going to contract the disease. Likewise,

those obtaining an abnormal re- action to alcohol do not know in advance that they are liable to be- come ill.

Tuberculosis. in the main, im- pairs only the physical aspect of health. on the other hand, alcohol-

ism causes impaired physical health, both immediate and pro- gressive - a marked impairment

in mental health both immediate and progressive-and a signifi- cant impairment of social health. What is the cure for alcoholism? "As far as medical science. can determine, there is no satisfactory solution for the alcoholic but total abstinence for the rest of his life." Since the cure for alcoholism is total abstinence, it seems a pity that the drinker liable to become an alcoholic does not take the cure before he starts, and thus never start. Alcoholism is, after all, a self-inflicted illness, but youth should be scientifically taught the danger of the social glass. Cannot science determine who is immune against alcoholism? "No one is immune and those with superior intelligence, energy and general abilities seem more susceptible than the average per- son. Yet there are few physical or mental ailments causing greater pain or torture than that associat- ed with alcoholism."

Canada Gets California Fruit Via Holland

Queer things happen sometimes when governments participate in business. In its current issue Can- adian Grocer tells of one of them which has to do with dried fruits produced in California, sold Holland shipped back from there to Canada.

Last fall the United states gov- ernment bought up quantities of California prunes and raisins for shipment to certain European des- tinations, among them Holland. The merchandise was sold to Hal- land under a substantial subsidy arrangement, Washington paying the subsidies. on medium site prunes, for instance, the subsidy was 30 per cent of the coat and on the smaller sizes, so per cent.

But Holland, according to the trade paper, did not keep all these prunes and raisins. Apparently to get doll she disposed of some 3,000 boxes Taft-pn'Tnss and 15,000 of raisins to Canadian buyers at prices nicely below what we in

Canada could buy than direct- fmln Celifomia. This put those buyers who got the U. 3. dried

fruit: that went to Holland and Deck to Canada in a" favorable prics cond.'.'.ioi1. but made it difficult for other firms to compete who had to buy direct from California. Canadian Ciroec adds that the California Dried Fruit lxport. As- sociation has been much exercised

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view W. I. met at the home of Mrs. Rupert Simpson with eleven mem- bers present. The president, Mrs. Damian Cullen. presided. Meet- ing opened by repeating Creed in

unison. Minutes of December meeting were read and Szlwroved. Correspondence received was

read and discussed. Among the wu pondence was a letter read by Miss Helen Reid from Mrs. Malcolm MacLeod. Provincial Pres- ident of W. I., who was a delegate to Copenhagen Conference A. C. W. W. -This letter wls listened to with much interest.

A letter was received from T. B. League. It was moved and sec- onded that a donation be sent to this cause.

Red Cross sewing and knitting material was distributed among the members. Nine members re- newed t-heir subscription to In- stitute News.

It was decided that the treasur- err should send for a gift for a former member who is convales- cing.

Nevt meeting to the held at the home of Mrs. Ced-ric Simpson. Lunch committee: Mrs. Clarence Stewart, Mrs. Damian Cullen and Mrs. Thomas Reid. Collection amounted to 58c. One new mem- ber joined. Two members paid membership fee.

Meeting closed -by singing Na- tional Anthem. A delicious lunch was served by hostess and com- mlttee in charge. The -remainder of the evening was spent in mus- ical entartainment, with Miss Helen Reid its pianist.

NEW LONDON W. I.

Mrs. Earl Carr entertained the members of New London W. I. at her home on Tuesday evening. Jan. 9th. The president. Mrs. Bloyce Dunning, presided. Meet- ing opened with Ode followed by Club Women's Creed. Twenty member; responded to roll call. Minutes were approved as read. Members wishing to send for blankets were asked to have ma- terial rerldy by next meeting.

A committee from an Institute had met with Graham's Road committee to discuss the purchase of a film projector. A lengthy discussion on program for a con- ccrt followed.

School committee reported ll blackboard compass and protrac- tor needed. The teacher to pur- chase some.

sick committee reported calls made and treats Elven- New sick committee: Mrs. El- more M:lcKay, Mrs. Reed Cotton. Miss Elva MacAlllster. Correspondence was read and discussed. It was moved and sec- onded to send 525.00 to Save the Children Fund; also 85.00 to March of Dimes. Several thank you notes were read from those who had received boxes at Christmas. Institute News subscriptions are to be renewed.

It was moved by Mrs. George Cole seconded by Mrs. Fred Muc- Ewen that all bills be paid. February meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Reed Cot- ton. Roll call will be answered with a homemade valentine. Programme committee: Mrs. Don Mac!-Ewen, Mrs. Leigh MacEwen. Receipts for evening. 315.70; bills. 516.81. Meeting closed with "The King." Lunclnwas served by the hostess and committee in charge,

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BALTIC W. I.

The January meeting of Baltic W. I. was held at the home of Mrs. Gordon Cousins on the PW?- nlng of January 9th. The meeting opened with the Ode and Creed followed by roll call which was answered by New Year's resol- utions. Two new members were welcomed. Minutes were read. approved and signed.

Bills for toilet tissues for school. Rift for substitute teacher and postage were paid: also bill for turkey on which tickets were sold to the value of 513-90. ind which was won by Miss Pauline Sick committee reported no visits made. Mrs. iWm. Cous- ins was appointed on new sick committee. It was moved and sec- onded that new blinds be bought- for the school. Treasurer gave a satisfactory report.

The T.B. bond was displayed and correspondence road. consist- ing of letters re National Health Week; a letter from the super- visor and one fyom J. W. Wind- sor Co.

It was decided to order twenty- five cases of cans. It was de- cided to -postpone auction sale till next meeting. Meeting closed by singing National Anthem. after which a delicious lunch was serv- ed by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. David Cousins.

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The regular meeting of Anglo Rustico W. I. met at the home of Mrs. S. D. Parkman on Tues- day evening. Jan. 2nd.

Meeting opened with the Ode and Club Women's Collect. Roll call was answered by ten mem- bers with an every day card. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved and correspondence read and ullcuued. A letter was read from Min Carr saying that she had procured blackboard. com: pass and first aid kit for school.,

Following a discussion regarding Red Cross work for the year Mrs. Noel Hooper was appointed con- venes-.and asked to get material 1! soonvna convenient.

Committees reported and the sick and school committee pre- sented bills for Christmas cards and treat. These bills were on motion ordered paid.

Mrs. Read Stevenson was asked to help Mrs. Hooper with the saw- in class this month.

New committees were appointed as follows: Sick. Mrs. Ilsir Rel- iinu and Mrs. Noel Hooper.

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school: Mrs. iuatl ltsvenson.

Lunch: Mrs. Roland luntsin and Mrs. S. D. Psaltros

Pro In: Mrs. . and was I. Clark.

Plans were dlseuued for a and bazaar at a later date.

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Locke null and Vicinity

Locke Road will be glad to hear that he has returned to his home after spending a week til the Prince County Hospital. summerside.

Mr. Firmang Perry of I-fowlan spent a few days visiting relatives and friends in summerside.

Mr. and Mrs. Leo Arsenault and son Clifford of ylowlan motored to Alberton recently.

The sympathy of the people of this community goes out to the be- reaved widow and family and other relatives of the late Mr. Ira Sillik- er of O'I.cary whose death occur- ed at his home on Saturday Janu- ary 6th. Among those who attend- ed the funeral of the late Mr. Sil- liker were the Messrs Ansley and Claude Silliker of Forest View.