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”Muslc is not only a help but is essential to the securi of the world.” Dr. Leslie Bel of Tor- onto said in addressing the Rotary Cliih at their noon luncheon at the Charlottetown Hotel yesterday. Dr. Bell is adjudicating at the Musical Festival being held in Charlottetown.

"We (the adjudicalors) are es- sentially very practical people. not addicted to long hair and not liiiiig in a garrct. In our venture of life lAP. like others like to pro- vide for our families and make a contribution to the welfare of the community in our design for liv- ing. That is why we come away down here to listen to young child- no and zidjiidiczitc on their ef- forts and endeavour to encourage them in their musical studies. We fcel that music will bring satis- fflftlflllg

"We are Interested primarily In xihat music does to the children rather than the stage of efficiency they reach. It is the pleasure they derive and the place music takes in their lives that really counts.” Dr. Bell said.

Reasoning and logic have been a great boon to mankind, and the development of gadgets electri- cally controlled has added mater- ially to the sum-total of know- ledge.

television which looms on the horizon. and diverts the youth of the country from the tiirit-yourself program. The youth of today are more to be pitied and more sheltaed than ever beftfre. There are overwhelming distractions which make it hard to find out in what direction they are going. A force for good can be found in the influence of music. The do-it- yourself campaign certainly ap- plies to music. it docs my heart good to see little boys and girls get up to sing or play their piece. The important thing is what did the music do to her. not how goo;i or bad it was. She has taken part in something that cre- ated an emotional experience, We can listen and understand nations through their music without pre- paration." he said.

In all our prosperity. the Government is doing very little to foster and encourage music. leav- ing it to those who organize fes- tivals etc., which is regrettable. The development of a knowledge of and taste for music is insur- ance for the young folk and as a result they should grow up into better people. Dr Bell said. The speaker was introduced by chair- man Dr. Girldings and thanked by the co-chairman. N. D. Mac-

Lean. President Fbrank Curtis paid

”I suppose I must make refer- ence also to that modern monster.

CITY AND

tribute to the late G. F. Hutch-

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Page 2, The Guardian

Tuesday, May 8. 1956

Yll(iTHl-)R'S DAY greeting cards. Rediiin Bros.

BIRTNS. DEATHS. ENSASEMENTS, MARRIASES

Births

Iilill-IDSON-At-the Charlottetown Hospital on May 6. 1956. to Mr.

. and Mrs. Terence M. Knudson. a son. Eric John.

MILLER-At the P. E. I. Hospital V on Saturday. May 5th. 1955, to ; Mr and Mrs. Stewart R. Miller.

Cornwall, a daughter (stillborn)

MUNN-At the Charlottetown Hos-

pital on May 1st. 1956, to Mr. , and Mrs. Wendell R. Munn. a , daughter. Weight 7 lbs.. 6 ozs.

IOUNKER--At the P. E. I. Hos- , pltal on Monday. May 7, 1956. I to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Youn- ker (nee Nan Stewart) 1 daugh- ter. Deborah Halene. weight 6

lbs.. 159; ozs.

Ileaths

MacDONALD - At the Prince Counxl Hospital, May 7th. 1966. Carl MacDonald of Grand Riv- er. in his 54th year. Forwarded Monday evening from the Comp- ton Funeral Home to his late residence from where the fune- ral will be held at a date to be announced later.

DREHAUT-Died at the Montague Vlemorial Hospital Monday. Eiay 7. 1956. Robert S. Brehaut.

yndale. aged 56 years. Re- nains resting at Jenkins Funer- ll Home until noon Wednesday. lien to Orwell Head Church for service at 2 pm. Interment in the Church Cemetery.

PALMER-At 99 Water Street. Summerslde. on Monday. May 7, 1956. Chester Palmer in his l6th year. Resting at the Bow- iiess Funeral Home until noon llll Wednesday. May 9th. then forwarded to Summerside Bap- tist Church for funeral service at 2 p.m. Interment Wilmot Valley Cemetery. Visiting hours

-I0-12: 2-5; 7-10.

MacKAY--Suddenly as result of accident. May 7. 1956. John S. I Macl(ay of Stanley Bridge in his 75th year. Remains will be forwarded from Davison's Fu- neral Home to his late resid- ence Wednesday evenlng where funeral will be held on Thurs- day at 1.30 p.m.. followed by

in Church. New London, at. 2 etery. New London.

ed from l)avIson'tl evening where funeral service

2 p.m. Interment People's Cem etery. New London.

VEIIKSZOIIIBIIIS

Elnivir.n.'Tsivti-rn-Mr. and Mrs. - Danie Ladner. wish to announce the engage-

Edith to Earl Ross. son of Mr.

Marriage to take place June 14. SHAW - ROI-'F -- Mr. and Mrs

John Shaw. Argyle Shore wish to announce the engagement of their daughter Margaret Louise to Harold Glen Stewart Rolf. Mrs. William on

non of Mr. and Roll. Vernon. P. E.l Mnrri . to take place In Jun .

Ilowartl llcliiiils FITTED FOOTWEAR

service in St. John's Presbyter- pm. Interment People's Cem-

PAYNTER-At the Prince County I Hospital May 5th. 1956. Leslie Paynter of Clinton in hlii 69th year. Remains will be forward- Funeral Home to his late residence this

will he held on Wednesday at

Charlottetown. ment of their daughter Shirley Earl M. Smith. Charlottetown.

"CRASWELL for better graphs."

"YOUR DOLLAR BUYS MORE at the Hughes Drug Store."

FRESH Island Halibut 55 cents a pound. City Fish Market.

MOTHER'S DAY CHOCOLATES -Reddin Bros.

PERFUMES. TOILETRIES for

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eson. I former president of the Club and an exceptionally good citizen. A brief silence was ob- served by the members standing. as a token of respect to his memory.

Guests present were Sir Ernest MacMillan of Toronto. Donald MacDonald. New York and Int-ne Callbeck, City.

Church Members Form Credit Union

A group of interested members and adherents of Trinity United Church Charlottetown met last night and formed a Credit Union which will be known as the "Fel- lowship Credit Union".

The committees named were as follows: Credit Committee, Rob- ert Macxinnon. Neil Diamond. Frank Gosbee; Supervisory Com mittee. Blanche Howntt. Russell Ewing John Smethurst. Directors named were Gordon MacDonald. David Murphy. Stanley Lancaster. S. T. Green, E. S. Coffin. Ivan Dari-ach. Frank Storey.

The new Credit Union got away to a good start with more than twenty becoming members. It was agreed that any membe or adherent of Trinity Church or As- sociations of such, will be eligible for membership in the organizat- ion.

Mr. Leo Corcoran, Managing Dir ector of the Prince Edward Island Credit Union league was present to give assistance in the format- ion of the Union. Also present were Mr. Kier Duggan. President of the Credit Union League of Prince Ed- ward Island along with four other past presidents of Trinity Credit Union in Summerslde.

The officers of the newly formed Credit Union will be named at a meeting of the Board of Directors to be held in the near future.

Mutual Insurance Society. Mr. Corcoran, is the National Direct- or for Prince Edward Island on the National Board of Credit Un- ion National Association.

THE FABULOUS Homelite can- test at Douglas Bros. & Jones

Moth:-:'-s Day. Reddin Bros.

QUEENS COUNTY Fish and Game mg!-ting postponed until May 15.

SOUTH SHORE market lobsters 55c a pound. Queen Street Meat Market.

TINY TOTS received shipment of boys' and girls' wool and nylon sweater-.

GIRL GUIDE UNIFORMS. ber- eta, belts urgently needed. Please call 8449. Guides will collect them

TINY TOTS received shipment of boys' and glrls' wool and nylon sweater-.

WE TREAT THE SICK WELL. Giggey's Pharmacy. open 8 am to 8 p.m.

WONDERFUL Belcano Cos- metics nt Special 1096 discount obtainable at S. A. McDonalda.

'I'INY TOTS received shipment gt 6boys' and glrls' rnincoats. sizes

THE WINNER of yesterday's ham at Atkinson: renovation sale was Mary Maclntyre. 110 Euston Street.

2ND POLIO Immunization Clin- ice in Charlottetown and Summer- side for pre-school children and expectant mothers are postponed until' a later date.

TINY TOTS received shipment of gay! and glrls' raincoats, sizes

MOTHER'S DAY CARDS and gifts. Medical Pharmacy. corner Pownal and Richmond Streets. Dial 8623. Free delivery.

THE WINNER of yesterday's harn at Atkinsons renovation sale was Mary Maclntyre. 110 Euston Street. -

THE W0-HELO tea which was to have been held at the Cundall Home on May I6 has now been changed to May 12 from 3.30 to 6 p.m.

VISIT HI-STYLE Mllllnery. Great George Street. We are giv- ing a special ” t on any hot for Mother's Day.

MUSICAL Festival session on Wednesday afternoon will he held at 1:30 p.m. in Queen Char- lotte Hlgh,School. not an ad- vertised in Festival programme.

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rletor .7. I-3. H. Worth. Registered Pharmaceutical Chemist since July 1914.

CARD PARTY RESULTS - Results of card party held in Spring Park llall last evening were: Ladles' first. Mrs. Alfred Gauthier; second. Mrs. Stan Mnccabez consolation. Mrs. Mel- vin Burns. Men's first. Loman Cairnn; second, Reg Whltlock; consolation, D. Doiron. Freeze out. Mrs. Nelson Whitlock and Roddie 0'Hanley.

10 ATTEND CUNA MEETING - Mr. Leo J. Corcornn, Managing Director of the Prince Edward Is- land Credit Union League leaves this morning for Milwaukee. Wis-

annual meeting of the Credit Union

National Association. He will also

represent the policyholders and credit unions in the Province of the bicentennial meeting of CUNA

Mr. SJ. French. 41 Eurto

..30TH. ANNIVERSARY Year - Wnrth's Pharmacy- 2f)f).()()0 medi- cal prcscrlptinns dispensed. Prop-

consln where he will attend the

a Street nu entered the P. E. 1.

Ltd.. Charlottetown. Is now un- derway! Don't miss your ch

to win a new Homelite EZ direct drive chain saw. It's absolutely free. Just enter your name in the contest at Douglas Bros. Si Jones) Ltd., Charlottetown. That's all. It's a chance you can't af- ford to miss. Do it today! See it

cutting! Two IBWI given away each week for the next three months.

FUNERAL YESTERDAY--The funeral of the late F. G. I-Iutcheson was held yesterday afternoon from the MacLean Funeral Home to Trln ity United Church. where service was conducted by Rev. A. Frank MacLean and Rev. G. Howard Christie. Interment was in the People's Cemetery. The pail bear- ers were Mr. Justice Geor e J. Tweedy, S. L. Hardy. J. B. row. Harold Newson, Charles Newson. E.S. Coffin. Members of the ses- sion of Trinity United Church. Ro- tary Club. Y's Men's Club, and Optometrist Association of P.E.I. attended in a body.

FUNERAL AT ST. ANDREWS- The funeral of the late Joseph Barrett was held on Saturday morning from his late residence Glenroy. to St. Andrew Church for Requiem High Mass celebrated by Rev. George Maccormack. P. P.. who also conducted the service at the grave. The honorary pall bear- ers were Russell Clark. M. L. A.. James Atkins, Alexander Mac- Kenzie, James Coffin. Harold Mac-

- Innis, John Maclnnis, John Lund,

Lee Fisher, Allison MacDonald, Emmett MacI(innon. The active pail bearers were Messrs. W. F. Power. Peter Doucette. Wilfred MacDonald Daniel Birt. Alexander MacGregor. Elias Maclfay. Inter- ment took place in the Church Cemetery. The funeral was very largely attended.

ESCAPES SERIOUS INJURY -

A Charlottetown taxi driver. Gerard McNally was reported to have escaped serious injury when the car he was driving went off the road at about 5.15 p.m. yes- terday. Mr. McNally was proceed- ing down the road from the high- way to Donagh when his car ap- parently went into a rut and then Into the ditch. as far as could be determined by the type of dam- age to the car. it then rolled end over end. The driver was tak- en to the Charlottetown Hospital where examination last evening showed no visible injuries. How- ever he is being detained in the hospital for further observation.

COUNTY COURT - The major- ity of cases dealt with by Stipend- nry Magistrate G. Gaudet yester- day were for violations of the High way Traffic Act. A resident of Sum- merside for driving without due care and attention was fined ten dollars and costs or ten days. Fin- cd five dollars and costs or five days were a resident of Bunbury for operating a motor vehicle with- out rear lights; a resident of Fair- view for operating a motor vehicle not registered for the current year; and a resident of Vernon River for driving without I lieaice for the current year. A resident of Albany charged under the Temperance Act for possession of ' ' ting liquor in a place other than his residence was fined twenty dollars and costs or thirty days.

IN MENORIIIII

JENKINS-In loving memory of Harold A. Jenkins, who May 8. 1050.

Not dead to us who loved him Not lost. but gone before.

He lives with III in memory And will forever more.

Alwm remernbend by his

wife and family. JENKINS-4.lonry1 .wbo m syn hlarch lath. I047.

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The employees of the Canadian National Railways. Charlottetown Hotel. Communications and Ex- press Departrrient are looking for-' ward to an annual event which is taking place for the fourth succes- sive year - the Family Accident Prevention Meeting to be held in the Queen Charlotte High School Auditorium on May 10th. 1956.

The significance of safety at work. at home and in community life will be the theme stressed at this meeting and will be developed through talks by Railway officials and local speakers as well as mot- ion pictures.

Railway Employees To Hold Accident Prevention Meeting

A program of entertainment 'hu

Railway orchestra. bowling team pictures. dances and songs starr- ing many new entertainers as well 2- our favorites, and refreshments

ial part of the program.

in terested in public safety.

SIR ERNEST

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works and fulfils in this respect a function similar to that of the Brit- ish Council in Great Britain. But these recordings are made almost exclusively for distribution abroad through our embassies and other agencies and are not obtainable in Canada through the regular channels. Thus arises the para- doxical situation where Canadians may well know less of the music of their own composers than do people of other lands.

Recently established Canadian companies, such as Beaver and Hallmark. have rendered a val- uable service in recording Canad- ian performing artists; so far as our composers are concerned. Hall- mark has at least tried out t e temperature of the water, so 0 speak. by putting in a toe or two but financial restrictions have not allowed its directors to venture far.

Two new possible sources of sub- stantial income have in our day presented themselves to the Can- adian composer, namely film mus- lo and background music for radio and television shows. I say "sub- stantial" only in relation to the income of the more serious com- poser: a auccess' ' lawyer or stockbroker would probably re- gnrd it as I miserable pittance. In both cases the composer in question rely to a great extent on publicly subsidised bodies - the National Film Board and the CBC. The former has on its regular staff some three or four composers and occasionally commissions back- ground muslc from a few others. The CBC engages composers to provide background music as oo- casion offers and. in some cases. this may be fairly frequently. Yet even so successful a man in this field as Lucio Agostlni has recent- lv gone to Hollywood. In any case the numbe of lucrative openings for writers of background music in this country is bound to be small.

Another field in which the Can- adian composer may look for at least a moderate return is that of short choral works for churches. schools and competitive festivals Even here he is limited by the provision of our Copyright Law which prohibits the collection of performing fees from churches and,ed catioual institutions. How- evef. i he writes wel. he stands a pretty good chance of finding a publisher and. If he is lucky. of collecting something worthwhile in royalties. It is not likely that. If we had I chance of looking over his incometax returns. we would be impressed by the amounts re- corded. but at least it is some- thing. Sales of drawing-roam songs - once so lucrative - have. of course dropped almost out of right since music in the home became large- ly a matter of twisting knobs: in fact very few such works are pub- llnhed nowadays. . . .

FOLK MUSIC

I have intentionally refrained from taking as my examples works strongly influenced by nat- ional folk-songs orgthe rhythms of national dances. to which so much Spanish. Czech and Hungarian music owes its distinctive flavour. How can we in Canada expect to develop a similarly national style based on folk material? Even that of French Canada - the most ex- tensive and the best preserved that we have - is largely European in origin. although the words have in some cases been adapted to the Canadian scene.

Although many works by both French and English speaking Can- adlanii and based on this material have been written and performed, collectors like the lndefatl able Marius Barbeau express diap- poiiitment that so little use IS made of it and that dust is gathering on the recordings of several thous- and image lying in the National Museum.

Doubtless other collecto. like Helen Creighton and Louise Manny have felt similarly disappointed. Most of our younger composers

Big Tanker Dun Here Thursday

It was teamed yesterday from Mr. Bill Connolly. manager for the Irving Oil Comaa, that the flag- nhlpotthe gFleet is dueto arrive in Cbarlottetowm Tliuruiay morning. The 13,400 ton tanker "Irving'brook.” Captain Otto Ott- man is scheduled to come in to port on the 10:00 am tide and anchor at Three Tides when two mailer tankero the Irvlnglako and

cam before it is attempted to be the huge ship at the end of the Railway Wharf. The tanker "lrvtnglake" arrived in Charlottetown at about midnight st night and as yet the time of arrival of the Soukonk is not known.

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erial and not a few able critics

naional flavour in the work of composers who rarely if ever make use of folk-songs: Sibelius, for instance. seems to us typically Finnish and'to his feIIow-country- men he almost embodies Finland. Elgar's music. while borrowing German symphonic technique, could not be anything but English. In point of fact the great compos- ers of any country contribute as much to giving it a national char- acter as does its folk song..

Canada is rapidly maturing as a nation but innumerable elements of her population have yet to be complet 'y assimilated. Perhaps the time is not for distant when'a Canadian Sibelius or Elgar WI” give musical expression mail that we feel about our country;' in dmnz so he wil probably exhibit nation- al traits almost unconsciously afld his music will by its innate quality transcend national boundaries. In the meantime let our composera conern themselves with simply writing the best music they Can. The best of it is already Very S00d but I would hesitatelto call much of it typically Canadians '

The onus of responsibIlitY I07 producing a great body of musical literature does not rest oil the Shoulders of the composer alone; it must find a receptive audience. I have pointed out that our con- cert-going and radio-listening pub- lie is reluctant to accept the on- familiar. That is of course true to a large extent in other countries but in most cases to a lesser deg- rec. It is perhaps asking too much of our audiences to accept) from patriotic motives, a great deal of music they dislike but if the old is judiciously mixed with the new they can at least be tolerant and atlent; in the end dislike may well change to respect and affection. Music is meant to be enjoyed and to inspire: if it does neither. it falls of its purpose and the com- pletely uncompromising compos- er is likely to suffer neglect. al- though 1! great personality may in the end fight his way through. . . .

RECEPTIVE APPROACH

To our audiences in Canada I would say: "Approach in new work in a receptive mood - if possible with eager anticipation but at all events with an unprejudiced mind. The composer has probably labour- ed hard to give you his message and if he speaks I language un- familiar to you. at least give him your full attention and perhaps in the end you will discern some- thing of what he has to say. It may or may not be important but give him the benefit of the doubt and In the end you may well be sur- prised and delighted. Of one thing you may be sure: music as we know it is a comparatively young art and still holds undreamed-of future possibilities. This or that composer. having discerned this. may stumble in his efforts to open up new paths and the new paths may. even at that. turn out to be blind alleys. But never forgot that it depends on you as well as on him whether or not Canada ex- presses itself worthily in music.