Vacation Hint Via the A. A. Grapevine

Probably 99.9 per cent of the members of Alcoholics Anonymous have never heard of Summerside, Province Prince Edward Island, Canada. Though hard to find on the map, it has three distinctions: It is the smallest of Canadian provinces; it has a form of prohibition; potatoes are its main product. Everyone knows what can be made from potatoes. It can also be made from sugar, malt, hops, rye and corn. Under the prohibition law one must first visit a doctor for a prescription, then obtain a permit for one purchase per week from the government liquor store. The prospects for A.A. growth here are excellent. The town of Summerside has a population of 3,000. There are approximately 50 bootleggers doing a thriving business. The A.A. group was organized 18 months ago. There are not as many members as bootleggers, yet. Summerside is a fine place for a summer vacation, for goods A.A.s who maybe want to help find more A.A.s.