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THE GUARDIAN

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‘The: Strongest Memory is Weaker Than the Weakest ink."

CHABLOTTETOWN, THURSDAY, JUNE 9. 1949

Recreational Movement

No one can survey the social scene in Can- ada today without being impressed by the rapid growth of the recreational movement, notes the annual report of the Canadian Welfare Coun- cil. Up until the period of the depression this field was left very largely to the voluntary agen- cies and, of course, to commercial organizations; such public programmes as existed were local and limited in scope and quality. The change began with the Provincial recreational scheme, stress- ing physical activities, launched in British Col- umbia in i934, which provided the basic pat- tern for other Provincial programmes. Today all the Provinces, except Quebec and Newfoundland (Ontario joined a month or so ago) are members orf the National Council of Physical Fitness set up under the Physical Fitness Act of 1943.

Local recreational programmes are also ex- panding. The recreation survey conducted by the Canadian Welfare Council in 1936 revealed no communities employin-g full-time public recrea- tion directors; today the nu-mber runs to over 200. The interest in community centres which developed during the war continues unabated and there is a marked tendency for the schools to be used for this purpose.

One might expect in this situation to see some dwindling of voluntary effort but actually the opposite is true. To take one illustration: ten years ago in 1938 the budgets of the various local Y. M. C. A.'s in Canada totalled roughly two million dollars; in 1948 the corresponding figure was close to 4 I-2 million dollars. Every- where one looks private agencies are extending and improving their programmes and at the na- tional level several new organizations dealing with various aspects of recreation and informal education have come into existence.

People Canada Needs

Ytresident H. D. Louwes of the Netherlands Agricultural Foundation has announced that 7,000 of his countrymen expect to come to Canada this year, and another 10,000 with their wives and families in I950. Most of them, he said, would be farmers.

The desire of Hoilanders to come to Canada underlines the opportun-ities for an intelligent national immigration plan which can bring in more people and yet maintain selective controls. Last year Canada admitted 125,414 immigrants, too small an annual figure to fill this country's empty spaces, to help do its work on the farms and in the mines and forests, and to build u-p the larger home market which Canada should have.

Holland, comments an exchange, is only one of the European countries with too many people, while Canada has too few. There, despite their abilities, they are a problem. Here, with proper selection and distribution, they would be an as- set.

ll .8. Election Today

Today the people of Nova Scotia go to the polls to choose a new Provincial Government. The campaign has run parallel with the Dominion contest which concludes on June 27, the latter reportedly having taken the spotlight from the provincial issues. There is no dearth of contest- ants, however, for the 37 seats in the House of Assembly-seven more having been added by a Redistribution Act. In all 96 candidates are off- ing, the Liberals under Premier Angus L. Mac- donald and Progressive Conservatives under their new leader, Mr. R-cbert L. Stanfield, each fielding a full phalanx of 37 contestants. The C. C. F. led by Mr. Russell Cunningham is making a bid for election of their nominees in 21 seats and an Independent Liberal is contesting West l-Iants.

Premier Macdonold's app ion is based on the,r.e&o,r§l,_0L/lti€‘iegime. In ad trim to continuance’ of adopted Liberal policies, a new manifesto promises heavy capital and or- dinary spending in the next five years, if return- ed to office. Embraced in this is an over-all out- lay of $100,000,000 on construction work, which includes hard surfacing of 100 miles of highway every year. One million dollars is pledged for grants to high schools. And the province will con- tribute a share in erecting the proposed new bridge across the Strait a-f Canso, while pro- vincial aid also is promised for a long projected bridge spanning Halifax harbour.

Mr. Stanfield in presenting policies of thc Conservatives has stressed strongly the need for getting more industries established in the sister province. The merits of such a policy are obvious, for increased industrialization means a more solid foundation for an enlarged and continuous em- ployment. ln long-range evaluation this offers a guarantee of a stable and prosperous future. And few persons in Nova Scotia are in o position to advise more ably on the value of expanded manufacturing to the province and the people than is Mr. Stanfield. The party's manifesto also reiterates its championship of the free enterprise system and promises to push this policy vigor- ousi . -

yThe Conservative leader also has gone on record for a more equitable fllttfilillfivil 0f 9f- tavra payments to the province from the taxa- tion rental agreement. Ha maintains the munici-

lities should receive a greater amount than as been apportioned by the provincial treasury as compensation for the to: fields they surren- dered. And government policies respecting liquor sales and education have also been challenged. 11g QCJ, party .as in the other provincial fields it has curated. concontrateijpon a_ pro- grarn of socialization. And its campaign ls direct- ed in largo measure bgalnst the Progressive Con- , .._, g of ettacbaborng level-

led on Liberal‘ policies.

‘In the last Legislature the Liierols were predominant, holding 28 of the 30 seats. The re- maining two were represented by C. C. F. mem- bers. The Progressive Conservatives, undoubtedly, have stiff opposition. But the virile qualities of leadership demonstrated by Mr. Stanfield dur- ing the comparatively short period he has occu- pied the part of cirieftuin, has witnessed a re- surgence of the party in Nova Scotia. Today's test at the polls will reveal the strength which the party has gained under his direction.

J LDI IURIAL NU I I25 f, Bonneparte crossed the Alps this date 1800.

The rain yesterdayllwa; welcomed by farm- ers, gardeners, and outoists as well, for the roads were becoming dusty.

An advantage of starting work at seven in the morning is that one may get to bed an hour before midnight, Standard Time.

Now that the sfeellshbrtage is a thing of the past the building trade should be able to re- cover some of its earlier zest.

U U U The Prime Minister having, presumably, read the Fisheries brief has changed his mind on its significance, and gives the assurance that the Fisheries Department will give it "careful con- sideration." G U U Even Labour Government supporters in Brit- ain consider that it is possible to go too far to the left and thereby encounter a political bliz- zard. lt is another way of declaring that the worm, given time, will turn.

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Small colleges are approvedof by Dean Seeley of Trinity College, University of Toronto. "With mass production in the field of educa- tion," he said, "l believe that it is imperative that small colleges continue."

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Election Day in Nova Scotia. Nova Scotians

have the advantage of much more political ex-

perience than Newfoundlanders, but opponents

of the Government have the same election year spending to contend with.

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An outstanding feature of this Federal elec- tion com-paign is the extent to which women are participating. There are not many lady candi- dates but, more than ever before, they are tak- ing on the work of their respective parties.

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The true purpose of leisure (says Mr. E. M. Forster, the celebrated British novelist) is to woke you up to the wonder of the universe into which you have been born, and to some under- stond-ing of it, and to help you to speak for yourself, and to listen to others when they speak. That achieved, you are a real individual, you are a human being,.you are sale.

Federal politicians campaigning in British Columbia find the situation there somewhat awkward, for the coalition of parties locally compels them to say nothing that would risk the election of caalitionists. There is little left for them to orate upon, so they concentrate on the evils of Communism.

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The large amount of A. R. P. equipment made available in this country in wartime prov- ed unnecessary so far as enemy operations were concerned, but undoubtedly paid for itself in dealing with fire from ordinary causes, particu- larly in rural areas. The provision of such equip» ment would be a good investment even in peace- time.

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Charles Dickens, novelist and poet, died this date i870. Though almost eighty years have elapsed since his demise his name is as familiar on the lips of the present generation as it was during his lifetime. So long as the celebration of Christmas lasts, the name of Charles Dickens will live in association with it. His publications include Sketches by Boz, Pickwick Papers, Oliver Twist, Nicholas Nickicly, The Old Curiosity Shop, Barnaby Rudge, A Christmas Carol, Dom- bey and Son, Tale of Two Cities: "lt is always best on the occasion of mobs to do what the mobs do"-"But suppose there are two mobs?” suggested Mr. Snodgrass-"Shout with the largest," replied Pickwick.

U U U The printed voters lists are now circulated to householders through the mails, and it is for electors to check them and see that their names are duly entered. Approximately 57,416 citizens

will be eligible to vote on June 27. This is ac-‘

cording to the figure compiled by the returning officers. By Counties the approximate number of voters will be: Prince, 19,000; King's, 11,416; Queen's, 27,000. Provision 's being made for 72 polls in Prince County, 54 in King's and 116 in Queen's. The returning officers as already re- ported are Messrs. William L. Delaney, Ken- sington, for Prince; Howlan Mullally, Souris Riv- er, for King's, and Gilbert L. Goudet, Charlotte- town, for Queen's.

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One fundamental and obvious difference between the positions of the Government and the opposition parties on the party discipline ques- tion (says the Montreal Gazette) is that the former has in its gift all sorts of remunerativ- position as incentives to loyalty, while opposi- tion parties can only hold out the hope that some day one of them will achieve power and than be in a position to reward the faithful. But ail this is certainly not to suggest that bribery or the lavish dispensing of public positions is always the price of party loyalty. A large mo- iority of the various political parsuasions have their attachment to their respective parties too deeply laid to require that sort of superficial In- ducement to keep in line. Too many of them actually would resent overt or covert attempts at preserving a solid front on a big national ques- tion, and, on the other hand, than are party

leaders and their whips who are averse to buy- ing solidaritr . __

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FROM ‘HIE DEBERTED VILLAGE

In all my wanderings round this world of care,

In all my grlefs — and God hes given my share-

I still had hope; my latest hours to crown.

Amidst. these humlble bowcrs to lay me down;

To husband out: life's taper at the

close,

And keep the flame from wasting by repose;

I still had lhopes, for pride attends

us st ll,

Amidst the swatns to show my book- iearn'd skill,

Around my fire an evening group to draw,

Arnd tell of all I felt; and all I saw:

And as a ‘hare, whom hounds end horns pursue.

Pants to the place from wheme s‘. first she flew,

I eUli had hopes, my long vex- attons pest,

Here to Nturn — and die at home at lest.

—01lver Goldsmith (1728-74)

Old Charlottetown (And r. n. u

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How Charlottetown appeared to a visitor in the year 1827 is thus described by a correspondent in The Novuecattan, a Halifax news- paper of the period:

"The streets have an air of ele- gance tn them which strikes a stranger at. e glance. In the cen- ire of the town there has been preserved a large and spacious square, the area of which, I should imagine, contains at least 7, or perhaps 8 acres, and in the cen- tre of this, three public build- ings sre erected-the Court House, the Episcopal Church, and the cir- cuter Market House, singularly neat, both ln its design and fin- ish,

"A very obvious inattentton to design and finish is shown tn the manner in which these have been set. down. They do not run in a line, nor are they set at a regular distance, nor do their separate styles of architecture beer any resemblance, the one to the other -—but notwithstanding these disad- vantages, were they neatly paint- ed, the square enclosed by a wail and railing, and the edges fringed by a belt of young trees, it would soon acquire an Italian beauty, and confer an air of ornamental ele- gance on the surrounding bulld-

ABWEWEB-E

ings. .

"The houses ln the body of the Town. as in all towns in these Provinces, are huddled together. without much regard to angles or to uniformity—but in the suburbs the style of building aspires to ef- fect, and a number of residences tastefully painted and surrounded by gardens, and with fronts shad- ed by trees, form objects which please the eye, and show that the owners have ‘won a smile from Mammon.‘

“The surrounding scenery ts soft and beautiful. Green fields flinging themselves into the bosom of the forest-dorm houses peerlnil up in their centre-the hills rising gradually In the background, and crowned to the summit Wlfh tree!- —and everywhere distant glimpses of water give the landscape a very pretty and cheerful aspect.

"I entered the harbour of Char- iotte-Town in the brightness of a summer's morn. A fresh breeze blew from Point Prim, end carried us llghtiv over the Bey. In near- ing the Fort the spires of the town broke suddenly on the view. Bfld shone on the opposite side with a sparkling brilliancy - the IP89! were gleaming with dew-—the 10W" interspersed with gardens and green knolls spread su-eetly to the morn- ing sun. and as I Cast. my fYP! u” the. Hillsborough on one side, and the North River upon the other, 1 ihourzht lt was as beautiful _a scene rs a painter could have desired, 0t‘ n poet h~v.~ fancied."

Halifax molt-Q; Ago

Commemorating the founding of the City of Halifax, the first Brit- ish civic settlement In Canada, 200 years ago. the June issue of the Canadian National Magazine, now being distributed among the more than 115,000 company employees In Canada and the United States. specially features the history and development of that city.

Turning back the panes of his- tory 200 years to a summer day in 1749, the author of one feature story tells of the arrival of 2.500 soldiers and colonists led by Hon. Edward Cornwallis. founder of Hail- fax, in thirteen ships escorted by the "Sloop-of-War Sphinx". Under Iris leadership, they hewed down trees, laid out streets, put up buildings. That. was the start for Halifax which was soon to become the chief British naval station in North America and one of the strongest fortresges tn the British Empire.

"With that beginning and mag- nificently situated u it waa on one of the greet harbours of the world," he relates, "it was inevitable that Halifax should be one of the most important of Canadian cities. The mile-wide harbour protected by McNalrs Island at its mouth, ex- tends rlx miles and is connected by a narrow peerage with Hartford Basin, six miles by four and deep enough to float the largest men-of- war. It was natural too, that it should become vital u a naval and military stronghold and an frn- porfpnt. lndulttlll and shipping eon- f:

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Early in the history of Halifax the need of inland transportation was realized, the Orton states. writ Durham, advocate at union of tho provinces, issued his famous re- port. in 1339 stating that railway communication was essential. Ae- tuel construction of rail tn Nova Scatie began in 18M a d its

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SOCLALIZATION AND SOCIALIIJM

Sin-Many people do not under- stand the difference between Social- ization and Socialism. There is as greater: difference between Sociol- izatlon within the framework of Democracy and Socialism as there is between mushrooms and toad- slools. They look so much alike as to be mistaken for one another, but one is good wholesome food, the other a deadly poison.

Every advance in social legisla-

tion ls hailed by the Socialists and Communists as a step toward So- cialism or eventual Communism, while the conservatives in both the Progressive Conservative and Liberal camps, shudder at the thought of approaching Socialism. The truth is that sensible social- ization within the framework of Democracy ts the greatest bulwark against Socialism. “'0 receive the benefits of socialization and still retain our individual liberty. We socialize what should be socialized, consolidating step by step, always jealously guarding our individual freedom of action. It is the band- ing together of free men in a catn- mon cause for the mutual benefit of all. The conservative-minded think we go too fast; the C.C.F.er thinks we go too slow, but the mid- dle course is the best. For example: Our postal service is socialized. Instead of each one hiring his own courier, you can send a letter to Ciillllwack, Wash- ington, or London for 4 cents, with no interference with your personal freedom. You can eaywhat you like in your letter, provided you do not use the malls to defraud.

Our police system is socialized, as is our fire department and our water supply. Instead of each one having his old red pump, with the risk of contaminated water, we ob- taln our pure water from the lakes In the mountains. You can take a bath es often as you like; you can drink all the water you want: you can water your lawn to your heart's content. But, if the writer gets low, in the Interests of all, you are restricted to certain hours of sprinkling. "Ah" but the Socialist will any, "that ls interfering with your personal freedom." Of course it is. The only one with a near ap- proach to complete freedom is thi- hermit, and even he hasn't got if. Your freedom does not allow you to run against the red light, but you may live longer to enjoy it.

Even Democracy can be run into the ground, es in that great coun- try to the south of us. where they elect their Judges and in some pieces even chiefs of police, and where a thug in control of voles can say to a Judge: "Be n good boy. or lose your glob at next, elec. tlon." _

\Vhlle there may be n differenci- in method, there is no fundamental difference between Communism nntt Socialism. The Communist is sim- ply a left-wing Socialist: tho w- clallef, e pink C 1b., Kin-y

but it is (Frankenstein they cen- not control.

The C.C.F.'er is under the de- fusion that under Socialism he would obtain all the benefits of socialization and still retain all the freedom, rights and privileges he now enjoys under Democracy, But he wouldn't. Every time u Com- munist. gets into is lam, he holler: loudly for his rights under Demo- cracyq-rights which he would not have under Communism. Under Communism he would have only one right, to do es he was told without. questlcvl.

Out-and-out Socialism or Com- munism, without a dictator, is an fitter impossibility, whether that dictator be one men or u group of men. That may be acceptable tn countries where people can be herd- ed. It Is possibly the best form of government for Russia at the pre- sent time, but among fleedom- loving Canadians it has no piece whatever.

I am, Sir, etc., DANIEL McLELLAN, IVLD. Vancouver, B. C.

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Whom He did prodestlnlte. thorn He also called: and vrhaui "t! 03-1166. them He also Justified:

and whom He justified, them lie also glorified, .

NOT GOOD COMIVIUNISTS

OPPAWA, June 8 —(CP) - An Indonesian diplomat today predict.- ed the Chinese won't make very good Ccirnmunists. Abdul Kadtr told reporters he feels the strong Chinese family ties and the Chin- ese liking for good food, money and coricublnes will be barriers to any full acceptance of Commun- ist Ideology,

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