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.i MachineryNalwaovernment Difficult To Set In Motion

BY J. LINCOLN DEWAB

It is now two months and a half since the large potato meet- lng on March 30 and it is un- derstandable that those who are interested and concerned should be asking the question. "W by Io much delay?"

True a great deal can be ac- complished and should be ac- complished in two months and I half and while there was a real sense of urgency evident in the meeting. the committee appointed to carry out the wish- es of the meeting have found that it is not easy to solve these

.ever is done should be done properly than to get it done in a great hurry.

Before a plebiscite can be held there must be considerable planning, certain machinery must be set in motion, two gov- ernment departments are In volved and departments of gov- ernment are not easy to move rapidly.

It is to be assumed that the Minister of Agriculture is under pressure from a variety of in- terests both pro and con in ' matter. A decision has not yet been reached on the form and

matters with speed. Probably number of questions to be on it needs to be pointed out that . the ballot, perhaps it should be

It is more important that what- pointed out that the Federation

ACROSS THE ISLAND

Ship's Clock Strikes AS Captain Drowned

BY NEIL A. MATHESON Provincial-Farm Editor

THIS COLUMN on May 15 told a story passed on by Wallace Smith. Pown oi a Mic n-g, w o sailed as mate aboand I brigantine loaded with oats at Charlottetown in 1878 and the vessel was lost at sea, and never heard from again. The story said farther that Mr. Long's sister and brother-ul-law with whom

he had been living in Pownal. distinctly heard his step in the yard a week or so later, then he ' knock on the k door. The pair scrambled quickly out of bed but found no body at the door when they opened it, nor in the yard when they searched a minute later. They felt he had returned to bid a last farewell.

Charles S. MacDonald. Murray Harbor (formerly of Wood Islands) told me an interesting addition to that story when I called on hint last week.

“I STOWED oats on that ship as a boy of 12 and got a man’s wages. which was 30 cents a day." To those who are interested In comparisons wi t ay. . MacDonald suggests that the money of that day might be worth five times as much as to day's dollar. So he got about $4.00 for his day‘s work, in terms of today's currency.

The vessel was the Brigantine Vi'gjlant. Mr. Mac-Donald knew the captain. Malcolm M'acLean whose home was in Surrey. which is now Ocean View. And he had an interesting story about Mr. Maclean.

“My half-brother. Donald Nicholsnn. - who was the captain’s sister". me. So my friend had personal knowledg

Annie told Mr. MacDonald that they had in their house at Burrey an old ship‘s clock that had not been working for many

years. But (the old clock struck one night and everyone in the lumse heard it clearly. The belief was that the clock had stru k at the time Captain MacLean and his ship were disappearing under the waves.

' the old

Mr. MacDonald believes that Capt. MacLean had given clock to his sister. though he is not sure. 7,000,000 Bushels Of Oats Shipped

REFERRING TO oats to its moment, the Examiner-Argus Weekly reported that Bishop Mlclntlylre of Charlottetown said in l0dobar 1886 that ' province eamorted annually 7,”,000 els of oats to France and Great This compared“, the Bishop stated. with some 000,000 8, .000 bushels of potatoes that were shipped at the time to the United States. ' McIntyre added that several thousand sheep and 2.000 to 3.000 horses were shipped out annually. Those were the days when the land was being ruined by growing and shipping oats. later generations of fammens charged.

Dungeon Room Al Rovenwood

l UNDERSTAND the old “Ravenwood” house on the Expert mental Farm—it was used for years as a residence for the farm superintendent—is being used at times this year as a temporary residence for VIPs who visit the province in this Centennial year. And that reminds me of an interesting story about the white house.

Ravenwood was built sometime between 1020 and um and was alcqulir by the Experimental Farm in 1909.

The old story reveals that “The Commons", north of Euston Street. were set aside to provide for future Charlottean expansion divi ed into pasture lots. On one of the lots Ravenwood was built. It had been granted to Attorney Gen- eral William Jo-hnstonc in February 1820 when Charlottetmvn reportedly had some 2.000 people. t I am quoting from a docu- ment that is on the wall at Birch Court).

The main house. the document says. is 36 feet by 45 feet. ts two stor y and of Colonial design. There were seven fire» places. Originally all of the cooking was done in the basement.

AND HERE’S the interesting part: the basement contained a “dungeon room" where unruly servants were confined for punish~

ment.

Bricks used in the house were made from clay dug on the property. and one of the clay pits is now used for the Fairm'a lily pond that attracts so many visitors annu

The El ‘ in '

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Mr. MacDonald bold

e of the family.

were he H ' a leading

Ravcnwocd. He had a hop garden, a cricket field and also owned a brewery, the available information indicates.

The property was sold in 1909 for $5.71!) to Hon. Francis Haszard. commissioner of agriculture, and the house and acres of land leased to the Dominion Govermrlent for the estab- lishment of the Experimental Farm.

Biscuits Baked As Prayer Offered

THE TALK got around to long prayers of the past when Mrs. Matlleson and I called on Mirs. Sam Martin at Middleton a few days ago. She‘s a sister of the late Sir Andrew MadPhall, audlhopedshecould " formesome themanyintercst-

that Sir Andrew described h “The Master’s Wife."

Mrs. Martin remembered that once during “the long Sac- rament"—services began Thursday forenoon and carried over until Monday at noon—a rim from the “48’ di whom I’ll describe only as Sandy, was always “given the book" as the baggage of the day interpreted giving The Bible or fatally wore p.

out oists and rafters the old building ' confederation

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People came in great numbers from many mils . and they stayed for the ThursdayuMonday period with peope h the comnmnlity where the services were being held.

Sammy always prayed at great length. "He could “go on" for hour on his knees. after the Bible reading was over." she re-

She recalled several unusual incidents. I’ll tell you about

amos tofeedao .Martin’s

necessary many visitors. in addition

own mother once got‘up off her knees, dipped . prepared a batch of bucults, put them it the

and was badkdon her lmees in

Committee felt that I had been reached in nectlon on May 15.

Now a further meeting iI planned for June 24 to. it is hoped, finally get that part of the business settled.

If there has been undue de- lay in this matter, the commit- tee appointed by the Federation has exerted all the pressure it can but it must be realized that the machinery involved doesn’t appear to be function- ing as quickly and smoothly as

Gaelslou this con-

Now underway are the twi- light meetings planned by the Department of Agriculture and highlighting for a ge manage- ment and fertility. This coming week we rnPrince County

scene of action. The first meet- ing on Monday is at Ke ith Barrett: and then following in regular order at Theodore Gal- lants, G. ComIier Sons, R. ' e and Son and John Clarke.

For those who are interested in a good forage program and the additional income which follows, these meetings offer a good opportunity for acquiring information on new practices BOISI'EIN FIELDDAY

This is a reminder of the Mar- itime Holstein F‘ieldday to be held on June 27 at Perfection Farm. York Point. The Holstein people have the reputation of coming up with good shows and this one will feature as guest speaker. Dr. George Fisher, well known to the Island people. For those who feel they have earned a holiday June 27 could be the right time and Perfec- tion Farm the right place. FARM SIGNS

The signs promised to those qualifying as Century Farms are now almost completed and ready for distribution. The lat- her part poses a problem which hasn’t yet been decided. How- ever, it is hoped that before the first of July the signs w11| be in the hands of the proper parties and ready for erection. FINE PROSPECTS

Seldom has there been a more

promising outlook for a hay crop and pasture. Based on the parts of the province traveled it might be predicted that there is more clover and it is not confined to new meadows that

hand hewn. on. J. ‘C.

we have ever seen. Certainly it would appear that conditions last fall and winter were ideal and the results were apparent

The only reservation n ow

I would be the possibility of cool with the

weather continuing crop not attaining its maximum height. However, the bottom is there and a big crop is prac- tically guaranteed.

astures are showing excel~ lent growth and cattle certain- ly have an abundance of feed. Grain is now making its ap- pearance generally with evi dence of good germination and appearance of having made a good start.

HAY AND MONEY

During the war years a horse drawn mower was purchased for $114.00. The machine was capable of cutting a great deal of hay and together with a $100.00 rake provided the basic equipment. Today a tractor mo- wer costs over $500.00 and rake similarly. To different peo- ple this may add up to differ- ent conclusions. Our conclusion is that a great deal more hay must be harvested and more income derived from it if the investment is to be justified. FARM EDUCATION

The key note of the Feder-

w

and mating h ml:- qu farm education and tedto

lined this matter which in the opinion of the Federation should have high priority.

The April conference held at the Vocational Institute served to focus public caution. Since spondence h a I

ernment which might be held to have an interest.

esty c be admis- sion that neither seems to be enthusiastically interested in the problem farm education nor inclined to get the wheels of ptogrw turning. Being in a hurry can be, depending on the circumstances, either a virtue or a fa‘ g.

In this case the Federation is taking the position that it is, “Later than we think" with re- spect to farm education. Plan- ning for the future and for I program shouldn't be carried out with short-term thinking and the services of the best inform- ed people possible should be en- listed in trying to devise I prac- tical workable solution.

Creates Furor LONDON (Reuters) —Amerl- can - owned Chrysler Interna- tl ' edlwsda

W V was sending 1.000 trucks firom Britain to Indonesia. .

The announcement came in the wake of I furore created here when Vauxhall Motors—a subsidiary of General Motors- gave notice of a $3,000,000 truck- and-chassis deal with Indonesia last Monday.

The British press reacted strongly to the You It In- nouncement. British and Malay- slan troops have been fighting Indonesian guerrillas in north- ern Borneo for the past 18 months.

Both announcements

In Britain

completed because Indo II was considered I “bad risk"

it which would preclude insurance ' rt credits

by the 13m guarantee department.

The Daily Mall said the deal was an all-British enterprise" and not American 'utJor-tat” over the supply of British buses for Cuba . . ."

Tuesday, Deputy Foreign Minister Lord Carrlngton stud in the House of lands that ex-

ks and «finalists. He said approval of the gov- ernment is not r ulred and is not the general policy of the

Buy Western

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Truck Sales To Indonesia

SACKVILLE. NB. N. A. Healer. Enamel and Heating Phillie“ Ltd.. has announc that the company has purch- ahareI of Mitchell Manufactur- lng Ltd.. of Vancouver.

The Mitchell Company. through its IubIldlariec Alrco Products ‘Ltd of and Alrco Products of Alberta Ltd.. has its plant, main of- fices and warehouse in the Van- couver area.

The Enamel and Heating Company announcement said Alrco lI the largest manufact- urer of warm aces. es, registers, furnace pipe and fittings in Western Canada. Its Mitchell Island plant. built in 1958. can manufacture more

president of Enamel and

811m

MIGWMIM. were

ctIlI tinue preIent dutieI to their new Alrco executive re- sponel‘ bllltieI. u.

The company operation of the Vancouver ot- flees Ind warehoum.

will contin

h m rem. wu fame out here Ind police said he had given blame]! I fatal Injection to owu qufer-

my Medical Banach since Office“ IIld they found mor. phtne and I hypodermic I go at blI bodIkle Along with a note In!“ he was suffering from cancer of the spline.

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WAKE. FIELD. England (CP) Yorkltu

Famed Biologist Ends Own Life

PASADENA. Calif. (AP) —— Dr. Chem M. Pomerat, 50. worldfamed engaged

re rooke. 23. WII Ientenced to twoyears'

* 38 a ring from I jewellers tray—by swallowing . Brno . who ha. been in the mm of gulping up 00 50 tabletI a day, admitted to

HOW a sig. : “I don't feel

government to impose res tions on trade in non-strategic goods."

' ’ ~ all move as fill-IV to prevent Britain: Ley- He 19W the Vauxh _ land Motors from exporting an ordinary conuncrclal trans- buses to Cuba. action With no political or mili-

tary significance.

“era k “1d w- are not opposed to the

A Ohry [)0 day that already 900 of the five-

e Wheat Shipments

Establish Record

OTTAWA (CP) —Record

wheat shipments by Canada, the United States, Australia Argentina—the big four in the business—have been chalked up for the nine months ended in Apr' . The bureau of statistics Wed- nesday placed shipments for one period at 328,600,000 bull- els—up 52 per cent from a year earlier and 28 per cent from two years earlier, when the previous record was set.

Communist wheat purchases were the largest factor.

In the nine months, Canada shipped 127,500,000 bushels of wheat to Russia—37 per cent of total Canadian exports in that period. to this were shipments of 30,800,000 busheis' to Communist China. 8.100.000 bushels to Poland and 5.000.000 to Cuba. ~

New Firm Begins Work In Amherst

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; AMHERST fCP) -— Amherst ; Woodworking (M a r i t i m e s) \ Limited. subsidiary of a Toronto i

firm. has started production here in a building. formerly a part of Maritime Winter Fair facilities.

The firm, which specializes in the manufacture of mahoganv oors and trim, expects to em- ploy 20 persons when full pro- duction is reached.

Extensive repairs and re- novations to the former fair building were carried out dur- ing the last two months. Main show buildings of the Winter Fair were destroyed by fire in 1957. The fair has not operated since.

The company which has operated in Toronto under the Amherst name for I number of years, investigated the town of Amherst initially because of the identity in names. Estab- lishment of a Maritime branch was also sought to cut down transportation costs on maho- imported from by boat.

The consumption of quick- frozen foods in Britain and Swe- den exceeds eight pounds per capita in year.

gany w South America

PURITY DAIRY

“Parents Prefer

Purity Products” 317 Kent Dist 4.7le

EB IN ITS SECOND WEEK

N‘EPTUNEE THEATRE OF HALIFAX

presents

"John A. Beats The Devi-I"

a new comedy about Canada’s first Prime Minister World Premiere in

Fathers of Confederation Centre CANADA'S NEWEST THEATR Charlottetown UNTIL JUNE 20

GOOD SEATS STILL AVAILABLE

Confederation Theatre Box Office, Queen Sin, 2-2484

.' (10—4 inn.)

Centennial Essa Ticketmoblle ‘ Will be visiting these key pOlM'S throughout the Island Tuesday—Kenan ( side RCAF Bale—S lng Lot, (1:00—4:00 pm.)

Thursday—Moll o—Dou ’0 Service Station (lo—4%.) B

10-12 :30) . on Grooete

Summer Park-

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continuation of normal trade with Indonesia.” he said. Conservative peer Lord Coyl- ton told Carrlngton that Indo- nesia was in I virtual state of war and that “British troops were actually fighting there." Carrington discounted the pos-

ton trucks had been sent to In- donesia in various consignments and the final 100 were being pre- ared for shipment.

He said the trucks were pri- marily made of British mater- ials with components from Can- ada and the United States

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The spok would not sibillty the trucks would be give an estimate of the value used to transport troops and of the ment. said anyone who 1nd

ship _ Many of Britain‘s national newspapers predicted today e Vauxhall deal with Indonesia would fall through. The Daily Telegraph said the.

nesia would realize that there were no roads within 40 miles of the Malaysian border.

In any case, he added. the In- donesians supplied their troops

transaction was not likely to be by sea and air.

’EATON'S

SATURDAY 2 pm. SPECIALS

On Sale at 2 pm. Saturday and remain on sale while quantities last. No phone or mail

BEDEQUE CENTENNIAL _

V’W .

VARIIETY CONCERT

Guest Stars: MARC OSBORNE WALDO MUNRO

AI“ Full Supporting Program Come and mm YourIelf

TUESDAY. JULY Till—8:30 PM. lodeque Skating Rink

Admission: $1.00 Adltls —- 50c Children luppuwlllbeIcrvedfmmlD.m.-—1p.m.

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2 PM. Special, 4

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Chilcken's Ankle

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Clearance! Broken size

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White linen with wide and '

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sportswear. assort , small. medium and

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799. 2 PM. Special. each

willow Sizes 0 to 18. Reg.

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Children's Deck Farm

0 of U ad Cotton twill in blue and 339%...“ mg: ' 2., white. Sizes 3 to ex. . aIIortment of styleI and 3 PM- SNCM- colours. Regular 5.95 to "ch

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