FEBRUAIIY 6. 1954

To The Electors Of The ' City Of Charlottetown

I have nominated for re-election to the Office of Mayor for the City of Charlottetown.

I am therefore taking the liberty of placing before you a few facts for your consideration, '- in the hope they may assist you, in selecting when you go to the polls on February 10th, the Mayor of your City for the next two years.

I have been a member of the City Council continuously since 1946. During that eight year period I have served as Chairman of the Pub- lic Property Committee, and the Street Com- mittee. For the past two years and two months in the capacity of Mayor.

Di.iring that period of time. trying years, fol- lowing the war, our City has made sound, steady progress. I feel I have contributed to that pro- gress.

May I enumerate some of the improvements brought about in our City while I have served at the Council Board or as your Mayor.

(1) The installation of Parking Meters. a revenue deriving system of organized parking.

(2) The installation of Traffic Lights, paid from receipts derived from the Parking Meters.

(3) The re-habilitation of worn out hard surfaced streets and the building and laying of new paved streets. I

(4) The inauguration of a new type of low- cost hard surfaced streets for residential sec- tions of our City.

(5) A re-valuation of our Real Estate, Kthe result of which has been a sound equitable as- sessment.

(6) Repeated requests to our Provincial Gov- ernment for increased grants and a proportion- ate share of the Gasoline Tax.

(7) Successful plea to the Federal Govern- ment for grant in lieu of taxes on Federal Property.

(8) A most substantial increase from Cana- dian National Railways in lieu of taxes on Charlottetown Hotel.

The years '54 and '55 will be vital ones in the life of our City. The Council must have leadership. Confronting the new Council are a number of major problems. such as the financ- ing of the New High School; the setting up of an organization to take care of our Centennial Celebrations in the year 1955; the hard surfac- ing of many of our clay streets in Ward Five; and the forceful presentation to the Provincial Government of our claims for a greater share of the Tax dollar.

It is my considered opinion that Real Es- tate is now taxed to its capacity and that there can be no further upping of the tax rate in this field of revenue.

I have been a life long citizen of Charlotte- town. I have a substantial stake in the City, and any raise in taxes affects me the same as it does you. I have a great pride in our City and have worked hard and long to make it a better place for you and rne to live in and raise our families. I have done my best to admin- ister the affairs of our City progressively and with sound and sensible economy. I believe this is the only policy we can pursue. If you wish me to continue with this policy of "Progress with Economy" 1 will greatly appreciate your vote on February 10th.

Vote. as you please, but vote.

J. DAVID STEWART.

ELEOTORS or wiiioii

Having nominated as a candidate for Councillor in your Ward, I would appreciate your support at the Polls on Election Day, Wednesday next.

For information as to whether you are on the official list of voters or not; where your poll is locat- ed: or transportation to the Poll on Election day, do not hesitato to give me a call, at 9121.

' A. WALTHEN GAUDEI.

TO THE ELEOTOH8 OF THE OITY OF OHARLOTTETOVIH

' At the request of many cit I have agreed'to offer as a candidate for Comm oner of Sewers and Water Supply in the for-thco ng election of Feb. 10th. If elected I will endeavo to keep this depart- ment up to the high stands it has always main- tained in our civic sdministra n over the past years. It is impossible for me to on all the electors in the short time at hand but I1 appreciate your sup- port and vote on Feb. 10th. snk you!

Ll! E. WORTH.

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I have norninat ' for Councillor in Ward Two. Your support would, appreciated.

1. ERNST OOBBIGAN.

I Strange But True

II: I. Is. MacArthur

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The buildings on our farm would have made A good-sized village had somebody demolished than and IA-It hhom together again in amal- ler structures. The old house-still Ill-Mind-had enough room lpM:e to house the biggest family tree ever produced. From the outside porch to the north-end bedroom. where my brothers and I slept was quite a jaunt. Not. only was it 1 ME home but it was every bit. as cold as it was big, in spite of the three stoves that ate tons of fuel every winter.

During the coldest put. of the winter we would lie awake and listen to Jack Frost snapping vhe nails in the roof. When we'd wake up in iihe morning wejoould see the frat. glistening on the plastered walls shave and about my beds. Dressing for bi-eakiast was done in s jiffy. Then we'd race for the waniitli of the old Waterloo stove in the kitchen and toast our feet before we had breakifast.

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Baidee ime main barn which wu 90 feet in length, mere was the "long building” which housed Om” D0111!-ry. sheepa. Dilzs.and buggy. While next. to the house stood an immense flat-roof building where we kept our firewood, odds and ends of machinery. ice for summer use. and above these. on the second floor, was space enough to hold all the tlireohed grain that grew in our community.

In my childhood days "down on the farm," I explored every nook and corner ed that amazing group of buildings which we called our -barns, Even today, after the passing of a half a. cenllury. I still can pic- ture in my mind's eye the titanic drift; of snow that. lay between the house and the outbuildings; I can still recall the morning rift;-.: the big storm of 1902, when grand- dad had to climb out through all upper story window and shovel Dsths to all the bums before the livmtooir could be watered and fed. When the snow had settled Into A hard crust one could travel from the banks right onto thn top of the flat. roofed building, I have already mentioned.

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And it was col that wlnl.e:l Ones ears and nose would freeze going from the house to the ham, if one didn't run fast or keep them covered, And that, incident- ally, was not the only Winter of its kind when I was ii little fellow. No indeed. In those days we had many bad winters, Winters when it was hard to get. enough wood to keep the home fires burning. win'.o.-.5 when the livestock went. for days without water. winters when you could drive on top of the deep- crusted snow and never see the sign of a fence.

For weeks on end the roads were almost impassable and those who were forced to seek a doctor. after the sun set. did so at the risk of their lives. Numerous persons per- ished returning to their honies from the oily and towns by way of the rivers. Jr were left. maimed for life when they surrender:-ri legs or arms to Jack Frost. Li'.i.lv wonder the people longed for the wings of an eagle when the long. hard winters set in so that they might fly away to a warmer citin- ate.

Yet when bashful Spring came tripping across the plains we for- got all about the great drifts of snow, forgot too, the freezing winds and biting frosts. the sold .beds of our humble homes, and the many hard-won battles against the elements as we trudged unwil- lingly to school or stood in the bitter cold while we lwwed wood to feed the airways hungry crude stone.

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The brighter side of the nlctu:-r. however. was the wonderful sleigh rides on moonlit nights. coastin: down the hills on hand-made sleds. Dkatirig after thaws when and wherever you choose to go. birthi- ing snow forts and then demolish- ing them by winter's cannon-balls. -snowballs to you.

The really bad winters--and many were bad in those days - trled the metal of that little band of men called the "country doctors," who spent all. their lives serving their fellow mr-n and then going to the RTIVC unhnnorod ann unsung. snd frequently as poor as when they first put out their shingles.

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Pisquid East Aiiii . . . Vicinity . Mr. Bruce Jay was a visitor in Charlottetown on January M.

Mr. Elwood Jay was a visitor in Charlottetown on January 26. Mr. Duncan-Jay was a visitor in Charlottetown on January 36 Mr. Wallace Woolridge was s viltor in Charlottetown on Jan-

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..'Mr. Idvwsrd Jay and Mr. Al- ton Jay attended the hockey same at the chsrlottotosn Forum on January 31.

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Mr. George Msclldshon, chairman of the 31:, Branch of W.U.S.C., returned froml a three day Atlantic Regional Conference which was held at the UMVOYIHY of New Brunswick in Fredericton. This conference was attended by 11 delegates through- out the Marltimes who represent. ed seven colleges. Mr. MacMshon stated that the question of bold. ing a summer seminar in Africs in 1055 was discussed and accept. ed unanimously. George also re. listed that. there was some opposi- tion concerning the return or In- dis Handicraft to the Maritimes another year. The reason for this opposition stems from the fact. that similar articles have been sold the past few years at the Handicraft, sales and many feel that a variety of more useful good; would in s suror source of income.

145-93 Mtmdly night our annual W.U.S.C. formal dance was held in the College Gym. This dance sponsored by the W.U.s.C. organ- ization on the campus is held for the purpose of obtaining funds to send to needy students in other parts of the world. Needless to say the condition of other stu- dents in lus fortunate positions than our own merits consideration and the response oi the students in helping this cause is gratifying. A special word of praise is due the W.U.S.C. committee for their efforts in making the formal a success.

On Saturday. January 30 we held our first public skate of the year. The skate. which was spon- sored by the Athletic Association, was very much enjoyed by all des- pite the severe weather.

During the past week our hoc- key tenni played two games, win- ning one and losing one.

Against the Summerside Aces last Saturday the Saints came out of the fracas on the wrong side of s 6 to 4 score. The score how- ever did not prove too much as the final Aees' goal came with only 30 seconds of play remain- ing. According to fans who wit- nessed the game, this was one of the best displays of hockey shown in Summerslde over the past few years. Rodney Maclnnis scored two, goals to pace the Red and White attack. The other S.D.U. markersi were scored by Lloyd Gaudet. and Gaston Roy.

The Saints scored twice in the. final three minutes of play to tiei up the game and then scored in- overtime to edge P.W.C. 6 to 5 in a City Hockey League game last Tuesday. Coach A. J. MaeAdam, displayed some of his hockey knowledge in those last hectic mo- merits when he called in his de- fencemen and sent five forwards to the attack with the strategy paying off in two goals. Once morn Rodney Maclnnis led the s.D.U. attack with two goals. while sin-I gles went to Paul Jay. Louie Mac-I

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Donald. Gaston Roy and Germain Lemieux.

Our hockey team left this morn- ing for Mt. Allison where they will be guests of Mt. A. in the first Maritime Intercollegiate hockey game of the season.

Our basketball team returned Tuesday from ii three day jaunt in New Brunswick where they played St. John Atliintics and the University of New Brunswick.

The Atlnntics. last year's final- ists for the Dominion Intermedi- ate championship, showed ii little too much class for our boys and: racked up a 71 to 51 victory. The- Sainis however came up with some fine plays and Gus Dorals playing one of his better games led the Red and White assault with 1'1 polnispl-lc was followed by playing coach Jack Roardon with. 13 points. i

At U.N.B. the saints came up with an "off" night and were best- en by a score of 57 to 51. Although . they came out at the. low end of the score the Red and White tosm held ii territorial edge on their op- ponents but seemed to have dif- ficuliy in finding the basket. ouil Dorals. playing one of the besty games of his career, scored 13, points. John Taylor, ii tireless worker who sets up numerous plays for the team. iihsrcri the lead with Dorais by scoring 13 points. Rear- rton. held in check for the first time in many a moon, scored nine points.

The saints play host to Mt. Al-

lison in an Intercollegiate grime in the college Gym tonight. - Rt. Rev. E. V. Mar-Kenste. Rec- tor of st. Dunstnn'ir, returned from Halifax Thursday. Monsignor Mscxenzle journeyed to the main- land earlier in the week to be pre- sent at the installation of the new Archbishop of the Metropolitan see of Halifax, Archbishop Joseph. Gerald Berry. ,

Thought for the week: Make it your first care in find the King- dom of God. and his approval. and all these things will be yours with- out the asking. Do not fret. then, over tomorrow: leave tomorrow to fret over its own needs: for to-j day. today's troubles are enough. (Mt. 0:33-341. i

"I'lll next week from S.l').U. to all of you health and happiness.

(ILYDIZ RIVER W. M. S.

The " of the

Dunmn" ; lsi Hospital.

Murray llarlior iiorth And Vicinity Mr. Grant S-ehgbaugh has re-

turned home after a brief visit to Halifax, N. B.

THE nuhizigio N. c:iigzLo'r'ri-zrovviv i

'St. Georges Anil Vicinity

Mrs. Alan Mssfhee was s recent. visitor to Charmtotown.

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TT”. , r. Prsnois Mr. Charles MICKIIIOD is s pat-1 played mm ML pen; wuk".

lent in the King's County Memoi-- .

wish him a speedy recovery.

Miss Betty Ann Miller has re- turned to her studies at P. W. C... Charlottetown. after spending gey. eral days at her home.

Miss Marion Dunn is It patient; in the Charlottetown Hospital, where she is receiving treatment.

Among the visitors to Charlotte-1 town on January 21, were Mi-, wii. lllm Dunn. Mr. and Mrs. Newton Hlclten and daughter Perne. - '5” Jim M". Roy Graham i and daughter Carol, New Glsigow,l N. S.,'were recent guests of the farmers parents, Mr. and Mrs, George Graham.

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The sympathy of this community, Roes out to the bereaved widowi and family of the late Austin Davey who passed away suddenly. at his home in Gssperesux on: January .13. at the age at M. y

Mr. Garfield Johnston who has! been receiving medical attention in Boston. Mass, has returned to his home at Peter's Road. He was ac- companied by his sons, Glen and Lorne of Peter": Road and Monts- gue.

Miss Sybil Miller has resumed her duties at Hunter River after 5PCndlng several days at the homei of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed-f ward Millar.

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Several people from this vicinity attended the funeral of the late Robert "Bobby" Munn which wnse held from the Church of Scotland, Murray River on January 15. Deep. est sympathy is extended to the family in their sudden bereave- merit.

At the annual business meeting of the Murray Harbor North and Peters Road congregations held re- cently in Peter”: Road Presbyterian Church, it was decided to hold . morning service in Peter's Road once a month and an afternoon service at. Murray Harbor No.-ch, This change to take place the first Sunday of each month.

On January 20 s large crowd of fans accompanied their hockey team to the Murray Harbor rink to witness the game between the local boys and Murray Harbor, The game resutled in a 1-1 win in favorl of Murray Harbor.

Mi-ii. Hazen McLure was hostess to the members of the Ladies' Aidi Society at her home on January. is with 14 members and two visi-3 tors present. At the close of that devotional period a delicious lunch was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Willard McClure and Mrs. C. J. McLure. Next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Harry Miller. i

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HEAVY WORKER

LONDON. (GP)-Moritague Mur- rell. 46, claims to be the heaviest worker on London's subway. He; once weighed 135 pounds and box-1 ed in the snny as a lightweight. Now he weighs 290.

cided. Closing hymn "simply? Trusting Every Dsy". The Mizpshl Benediction was repeated in uni-l son, following which hinch wasl served.

I have nominated as a

THE ELEOTOHS OF THE CITY OF OHARLOTTETOWN

earnestly request your support on Election Day.

We WHY "twill Mr. Ohsrles MacDonald of Pop- lar Point, is engaged

at cutting his fire wood in St. Georges.

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Miss Mary Homers was s busi-

ness viaitor to Montague on Mon- day.

Mr. Mi-rlen Campbell of Dim- dse Centre, recently joined the

medical! Canadian Anny.

Mr. Alex P. Johnston is engaged at cutting wood with Mr. John Boudreault at Newport.

Miss Mary E. Walker is visiting her lisfior. MN. I, 5. Mbcborisld. Ltttzie Pond.

Mrs. Donald MICMHH. socom- panied by James Machean. spent Sunday at her home in st. Georges.

Mr. Allie Msc'Phee spent one wee-k-end in Georgetown wlbh his uncle. Mr. Charles Gardner.

Friends of Mr. Leonard Fitz- pstrick are sorry to hear of his recent accident. and all an early return to good health,

Mr. Jack Somers accompanied by Miss Mary sorners. spent Sun- day at the home of Mr. and Mrs Austin Johnston.

Mr. Peter Walker. accompanied by Lucy Mae Walker. spent sun- day afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman MacDonald.

Mr-srs. Charles somers and Low- rance Johnston attended iihe hoc- key game in Georgetown on Jan- uary 27.

Master” Peter MacDonald of De- Gros Marsh, spent the past week with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs, P. Walker.

Mr. and Mrs. Alex Johnston of Primrose, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs, John MacPlherson on January :01.

His many friends are sorry to hear of the illness of Mr. John MiwPherson at his home in St. George: and all wish him a speedy recovery.

A succeoful Junior lilsnni.-r's Meeting was held on Thursday night at. the home of Mr. Alibert MacPhee. Tl1er'e were six members present

..'A successful card party was held at the home of Alan Ms.cPhee recently. There were 5'.-'2 tables. Ladies' prize was won by Mrs. A L MacPherson and lihe gentle- men's prize by Gerald Johnston.

Miss Helen Miss Em-I

liy Johnston, Mr. Lawrence John- ston acompanied by Ducino Camp- bell srid Albert MBAOPTIQC attend- ed the card party in Launching recently '

Mr Charles Walker of Launch- ing. was ii recent. visitor at. iihe home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Johnston. Poplar Point,

Friends of Miss Pauline Mac- Donald of Primrose, are glad to hear that she has satisfactorily recovered from hPl'”l'PC9nC opera- tion.

Mr. Peter Walker is emrployi-d in Souris at the Potato Chip Fac- tory. aw

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At the time of Confederation there were about 100.000 Canadians west of the Great Lakes.

Water Commissioner and

wish him,

I am a life long resident of this city and have been in business here for over thirty years. The peo- ple of Charlottetown have been good to me and I am interested in doing what I can for the good of our citizens, which of course includes an ample supply of good water furnished to the users efficiently and eco- nomically.

It is not my intention to make a personal can- vass as I consider such a canvass is an insult to the intelligence of the voters who are quite capable of de- ciding for whom they wish to vote.

If you think I can be of service to you during the next two years I will be glad to do my best in your interests and would ask you to mark your ballot op- posite my name.

HUGH M. SIMPSON.

"AGE NINE

TO THE ELEOTORS OF CHARLOTTETOWN

This is a statement of p0ii(.',V for the udmilllsliiailnn of our Civic Government which I propose for the consideration of the electors of Charlottetown in the election for Mayor.

My decision to offer for Mayor of our City IS prompted by the number of requests to do so which I have received from many citizens, coupled with the desire to give the hpneili of my years of experience on the Council, as well as to perpetuate a tradition for co-operation and fair play which has existed for so many Years.