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"The Strongest Memory is Weaker Than the Weakest lnk"

CHARLOTTETOIVN SATURDAY. DEC. 23, 1950

A The -chrlsthldsulliessago

i heard the bells on Christmas day Their old. familiar carols play,

And wild and sweet

The words repent Of pcuce on earth, goodwill to men!

And thought how. as the day had count The belfries of all Christendom

Had rollctl along

'l'hr unbroken song Of peace on earth. goodwill to men!

'l'ill, ringing, singing on its way.

The world revolved from night to tiny, A voice. a chime. A chant sublime

Oi peace on earth, goodwill to ing!

The Christmas story that we know and love is taken almost wholly from the Gos- pel of St. Luke This is the story about the shepherds and the manger and the angels singing of peace on earth and goodwill to men. St. Matthew's account is painted in more sombre colours, and the "human in- terest" element is less prominent. But the spirit of that "gracious, hallowed time" broods like a benediction over the pages of the Third Gospel, and peoples of all colours, creeds and tongues have responded to its tidings of hope and gladness and peace.

Never in the world's long and troubled history has there been such a universal need of the Christian evangel of goodwill among men. The threat of another world war throws its appalling shadow over our civilization. The spirit of the life, the teachings and the death of Him who was born in a manger nineteen and one-half centuries ago is the only power which will bring ultimate peace and welfare out of all our international distrusts and dissen- sions and destructions. Every other con- ceivable remedy has been tried, and has failed.

Centred as it is around the birth of a little Child, it is natural that Christmas should be a day set apart for children. And out of our groping efforts to realize its meaning and significance have developed all our hospitals and refuges for children, our schools and myriad works of mercy and enlightenment, ranging in ever-widen- ing circles throughout the world.

Fortunately, the happiness of Christ- mas is not dependent on the multitude of things. In its simplicity, there can be just as great joy as in the extravagance which is encouraged by the times. It is the old songs, the traditional menu, the present- laden tree, the ancient story of the Shep- herds and the Wise Men, and the One to Whom they paid their homage, that touch the heart most warmly.

May all who read these lines have part in Christmas reunions of families and friends, glad with the festival spirit that banishes troubles and anxieties and cares, save only for mindfulness that the happy glow of family life should shine with actu- ality of practical kindness into the lives of others to whom life has dealt suffering and loss and loneliness This is the heart of the meaning of Christmas. In it we should find, in our ordinary, everyday actions and decisions as well as in the great testing mo- ments of existence, inspiration and con- solation and faith and hope in the father- hood of God, and the brotherhood of men; faith and hope to endure to the end.

"There is no peace on earth." I said: "For hate is strong And mocks the song

Of peace on earth. goodwill to men!" And in despair i bowed my head.

Then pcaled the bells more loud Ind deep. "God is not dead: nor doth He sleet?! The Wrong shall fall, The flight prevnll. with peace on earth. goodwill to men'”

Public Mischief

Such offences as giving false fire alarms andTr'eporting imaginary crimes were once summarily punished by magistrates on the principle that any act which is against the interest of the community must be a public mischief.

A recent British Columbia ruling in a "Peeping Tom" case has brought us back abruptly to the basic principle that to bc criminal an act must be made so by legisla- tion or by a recognized rule of common law.

The reminder that the lawfulness of an act must be considered rather than its, probable effect is highly necessary in this age of fuzzy thinking, but it means that such anti-social behavior must be express- ly prohibited. ,

Turning in false fire alarms or damag- ing fire fighting equipment are Ilresdy in- dictable otfencei but similar ciuslficstlon is highly necessary for other conduct which endsngers thevoolnmunlty by tying up its

Santa Claus For southeast Asia

Australia plans to contribute (25,000.- O00 to the Southeast Asian countries over a four-year period as her part of the Com- monwealth scheme developed at Colombo, Ceylon, last January. Canada too is in- terested in the plan for attacking poverty and its attendant evils in those over- populated and undeveloped countries. Ot- tawa has not yet made any specific com- mitments and we do not have large amounts of frozen Canadian dollars held by those countries comparable to their sterling balances, but this country does have strong productive capacity and should contribute according to its means.

I UIIURIAI. NUIITS

Tomorrow, Fourth Sunday in Advent. Monday, Christmas Day, and a statu- tory holiday.

It is all right to mail a Christmas and New Year letter any time in the last week of December. Better late than never.

0 O C

After today, things will begin to be normal, though anticipation of the New Year holiday will retard resuming "busi- ness as usual.”

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It is slow work clearing the roads these days, the fallen telephone poles across the roads having to be removed before the plows can operate. 0

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A Sunday Christmas eve is almost more appropriate than for Christmas itself, al- though the youngsters will probably find it sorely trying on their patience.

I O O

Maritime Central Airways has lived up to its name and is today the keystone in air transport in the Maritimes, using the term loosely, of course, to include New- foundland.

O

"The heavy export of Christmas trees

implies that prosperity prevails elsewhere

as well as here. Hope the Government will

insist on planting two trees for every one

cut down-the only way to preserve our God-given forestry asset. O O Q

It was expected yesterday that regular telephone communication with Summerside would be resumed over the week-end. it was no joke endeavourin, to rescue the fallen poles and wires blown down from the Hillsboro River bridge.

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Canadian import controls end Jan. ., very nearly eliminating the restrictions made necessary by the Second World War, not it is to be hoped only in time to im- pose fresh ones to deal with the new threat.- ened emergency. 0 The Press will have the painful task of recording the accidents which 'may mar the Christmas week-end. They can be prac- tically eliminated by motorists and others remembering that it is seldom worth "tak- ing a chance" and governing themselves

accordingly.

Six veterans' associations have petition- ed the Government to boost war pension rates by 25 per cent. A comparison of present service pay rates with those of a few years ago is evidence that the request is certainly justified by the drop in pur-

chasing power of the dollar. 0

Samuel Smiles, British author and bi- ographer, born this date 1812 and lived until he was ninety-two. He first practised medicine, but later entered journalism and became known as the author of several books of which "Self Help" had the most

notable success.

The condition of the City streets at present are practically all that could be desired for week-end Christmas shopping, and visiting, for which the taxis especially are thankful. But between tonight and to- morrow anythlng may happen to interfere with the realization of anticipations.

O O O

The recent abolition of dress uniform for Canadian naval officers has an unex- pected result. Medals, which traditionally are worn with full dress, were almost never worn by officers of the R.C.N., but the commanding officers of two Canadian ships visiting New York this week made their ap- pearance in the familiar No. 5 uniform, but wearing medals instead of merely the rib-

bons.

It is risky being a newspaperman in China these days. The pro-Communist Ta Kung Pao reports the Chinese Reds execut- ed six former Chinese reporters in Canton. He said the six, all reporters for Hong Kong newspapers, were accused of being "special agents engaged in cultural activ- ities." The Reds, according to the dis-

euentiel j, Plalsotodeal

patch, sentenced 11 other reporters to pri- son terms of five to 15 years. it

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GUARDIAN. CjlAI3l.oTTETowN Still The Headline lows on The 25th

cov'Im6 TH5 EQRYH HG: THE DEW

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December 25, I950

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This column is open to the discussion by uuI'ESIll1lIdClIi.8 of questions of Interest. The Guardian doesnot necessar-

ily endorse the opinion of sun respondents. '

-.'J'lIFlI'I'I'IFlI'lI'lzI'b'UlI'I'HIRu1uHI'ir'lIHn'I'. GREETINGS FR0liI ENGLAND

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Sir,-I have been wondering 1! You have I little space to spare in your wonderful newspaper, just to remind all the people who were very helpful and friendly to me and my family when we resided at 112 school St.. Charlottetown, that I wish to send them the Season's Greetings and my most sincere good wishes for their future.

If you could do this 1 will be very grateful. for although I keep up correspondence with several good friends there are I host of others whom I would like to get I message to.

Perhaps I should explain. My husband was I Flight sergeant out at the Airport and my second son if now have three) was born in the P. E. I. Hospital, where I re- Ceived the best attention I've ever had. I believe he was the third English baby to be born there.

Since then we have been to Indin, but my dearest thoughts have always been of Charlotte- town where I hope to be again one day. God willing. I send you and the staff of The Guardian my Best Wishes for a Happy New Year. and thanks u lot for I real l1eW5.V newspaper which I used to be able to read daily.

I fun Sir. etc. I-Il'J'I'I'Y l-IALL-IWELL 5 Westgate Road Lytham st. Annes, England.

BELLS or sr. PAUL'S

SIP--SEVGFEI years ago. when the Christmas Festival was over. the Christmas trees taken down, the colored lights and Chrisi.mlI.s bells Put. away. there were some bells which were not put away. They Stayed on duty premsnenily. We have enloyod them so much. been cheered and helped by them, until now we may be taking them for granted, without giving the matter a second thought. Asking our- selves the question "What would we do without. them?" we won- der. The thought of the silence in place of their chiming is startling.

Like other of the most beauti- ful thlngs in this world their music is free. All the year round, every day. these bells chime the hour o'clock in in little song of their own. Dou tless the maker who fashioned em put words to uhe song but the bells thoughtfully Al- low each person to fit their most nee message to them.

Someone always thinks this way: "Lord God of Hosts, Be with us

yet;" Lest we forget, Lest we for-'

get.

Again some school children. just around the corner from school but far away enough to be late-"late for school. oh!"-take courage at the first ding of the bell and hurry- ing a little faster and I little faster. find themselves safely in- side the door when i.he last dong sounds. '

Some one ill finds that when the long day is measured off by the chimes. every time another hour is over, it helps more than might be expected.

Too numerous to mention are Ill ilhe messages that come this way.

For extra measure. twice I dIy, mornings It twelve-bhirty and evenings at five-thirty. there is I short service of song chosen from our favorite and most helpful hymns.

How fortunate is Charlottetown to be so treated, and these bells Ire noticed Ind remarked on Ind enjoyed by Islanders returning for their holidays, by visitors from other places Ind by tourists.

Last spring I man Ind woman from Ontario who suggested they were probably our first tourists for the season Is it was only April then, were charmed Ind Inked one day "Where are these bells ring- ing from? They're beautiful!"

They were told the story of the bells ringing from the tower of beautiful old Saint Paul's Church. They were told how I youth had given his life for -his country Ind in their bereavement the psrenla. instead of becoming resentful Ind bitter over their own ions. were inspired to continue the giving set. in honor of their son. The wIy they chose was the giving of these bell: to Chsrlottstown. I eon- tlnusl giving which seems like some service to msnklnd 3 con carry on hand in head in men Ion. Also it could be I reminder of In the has who made the su- premo Iscrtfloe Ind I comfort to sit the mothers Ind fstbez-I Ind

frldlds who have liven 91 9.101! count possdlons. and be I um:

3 Uld Charlottetown

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E (And 9. E. 1.: -( PRE-CHRJSTMAS STORM "We were visited last night by one of the most terrific storms of wind and rain, from the S. E., that has ever been exposienced in this town. We fear that we shall hear of much damage being done throughout the country. The roof on the north side of the Episcopal Church of St. Paul, in Charlotte- town, was completely torn off and

thrown to the ground; the wind having got undo: the eaves, and from thence along the roof. The

interior of the Church has suffer- ed no great injury. and 3. large body of workmen are engaged in repairing the damage to the roof and in preparing the Church for the services of the marrow. sev- eral chlmneys have been blown down, and fences prostrated.

"At Bedeque. several ban-ns have been blown down, and horses, cat- tle Ind sheep crushed with the fallen ttrnber. Mr. John Burns, Freetown. losl. two valuable horses, two horned cattle. and some sheep in this way. Several buildings have been unroofed. and some. partially finished, completely destuoyed. The English Church -is among the lat- ter. But the most serious calamity is the destruction of Mr. Richard Clark's dwelling house. by fire - he and his wife and five children barely escaping with their lives, in their night clothes. During the night, the outer door was forced open, and it is supposed blew the fire out of the fireplace, into the kitchen, and thereby being fanned into A flame, caused the destruc- tion of the house and all its con- tents."

-Irfaszard's Gazette, Dec. 2-1, i853.

ending source of loveliness to all within hearing.

Following is an excl-pt from a letter that was written a year ago. It might well be written of this year also:

"We have enjoyed the Chimes all along but especially at Christ- mas time they played so ofleii - twice it day at least and sometimes more - 'Oh Come All Ye Faith- -ful' and 'l-lurk the Herald Angels SinE' and really it was like a voice from Heaven.

"You might be coming home from town, dead tired and a. bit disgruntled perhaps because what you wanted for someone was priced too high for your pocket book; or you might have spent all your spending money on one or two gifts that you hoped would buy half a dozen, and phrases would cross your mind that you had heard so often, about Christ- mas being commercialized and had become a racket and so on. and just as you came around the corner near St. Paul's, the bells would boom out so sure and steady and worshipfully 0 Come all ye Faith- ful. joyfully triumphant, O Come yo 0 Come ye to Beth-le-hem' and unconsciously you would fail in step with the tune and the rush of living would give way to calm and you would know in your heart you were being one of the 'fsil.h- full coming to worship Jesus again and loving His ways. and you must be joyfully triumphant and Christ- mas wasn't being commercialized in the way some people spoke of sometimes; that the gift you had in your drills for some one, you had gotten ,bccause you loved them and wanted to give them hIPDl- ness and you hoped you had chosen something that would be loved. And by the time you were slowly and solemnly but joyfully trium- -phant Ind worshipful, the two verses would have ended Ind If- ter I pause 'l-farkl the Herald An- gels Singl" peeled out in quicker time Ind so happily as if lzhet one were meant particularly for the children Ind young folk but you giorled in the l' toning-in and your mood had cmnpleiely changed. 1 loved it 'IpeciIlly every time I been! it."

At this time of you Henry Van Dyke's "christmss-living is Christ- mu-giving" seems closely connect- ed with the Mesuge of the Bells: "In the outer circleh. cheerful greetings. courtesy. consideration: in the inner circles, sympathetic lntIreIt,' hesrty congratulations. honest encoui-Igement: in the m- most circle. Luirlfldeifiitp. fiGlrDfiIl- ness, tenderness -

" Beautiful friendship tried by Jun Ind wind "Dur-his from the dslly dust of I

lite.

"Amer Iii Chrlstmngs-living is the but kind of Cbrisbnas-giving."

flow It Cbrlstmu time we would like to M! I tribute of tbsnks to the giver of the Chimes. Ind any

in rooslve his reward from the orlginsl Giver of Gifts.

I Im. Sir. etc.. Ohsriotletown f

ON THE MORNING OF CHRlST'S NATIVITY

This is the month. and this the happy mom,

wherein the Son of Heaven's eter-

nal King,

wedded Maid Ind Virgin

Mother born.

out great redornption from above did bring-

For so the holy angels once did

Of

sing-

Thot I-le our deadly forfeit should release.

And with His Father work us I perpetual peace.

That glorious form. that light un- - sufferable. And that far-beaming blaze of

esty

Wherewith He wont. st heaven's "high council-tmble

To sit the midst of Trinnl Unity.

He laid aside; and here with us to be

Forsook the courts of everlasting day,

And chose with us a dsrksome house of mortal clay.

Say, heavenly Musel shall not thy sacred vein

Afford a present -to the Infant God?

I-fast thou no verse. no hymn. 01' solemn strain. .

To welccme Him to this His new a.bode--

Now whlle the heaven. by the sun's it-am untrod. I-lath took no print of the sp-

proaehlng light. And all the spangled host keep watch in squadrons brlghtl

see how from for upon the eastern

road

The star-led wizards hosts with

oclors sweet!

0 run! prevent humble ode.

And lay it lowly at his blessed

them with thy

feet,

Have thou the honour first my Lord to greet.

And join thy voice unto the angel choir,

From out His secret altar touched with hallowed me.

-John Milton.

l&eG y Notes From

Another island By "AnIon”

IDNDON. England :-

"At. Christmas play and make good cheer, For Christmas comes but once I

year."

And a good thing, too, might say some. The harassed family man. for instance, who finds Christmas only I time of wrest ex- pense thnt. he cIn ill afford; or the housewife and mother. to whom Christmss means specisl meals under the stress of 'prepIr- lng which the ingredients she has been carefully garnering since summer melt Iwsy like I snow- bull in the Sahara Desert. All the same there is some good Idvlce in these words. since they were first written, nearly four hundred years up. things haven't changed much II for Is the Ohrlstmu spirit is concerned so why not let's plIy It being ostrlches, forget for I few moments the things thst we would rather be without, count I few of the blessings thst !Ittcdnd dwellers on this other II- In .

we can ususlly find somebody worse off than ourselves. for in- stance. It. mIy tske I little of course, Ind it is no resl com- penutton when we do. but In I int resort it is I relief in I disbel- icIl sort of way to know that things could be want. his the weather II I nice, Issy-to-bond enmple.

It msy be cold here (by our

snowing. but whsfs I oouple of degrees of frost sad so inch or mom of snow oolnpsred with the sub-Isro temperatures Ind blis- Isnls thst we read Ibout in limb

Ind”

time,

stsndsrds. thnt ts) Ind it nuy be '

DECEMBER 23. 1959

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