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some idea of the large volume of mail being handled b

Volume 0 VMaiI At Local ..Oiiice

y the local Post Office can be

gathered from the above picture in which postal clerk, "Larry" Rowe (left) and letter .:arrier Hooper Essery (foreground) are seen sorting the piles of parcels which are arriv- ng daily. Additional help in all departments is needed each year to look after the Christmas rush. This year there are 48 men employed in this capacity. Two extra etter carriers on each walk are keeping a continual flow of mail to the householders and it is hoard that Charlottetown Post Qfffice, as in former years, will be able to say

(hat they.'h& all the mail cleared to City homes on Christmas Eve.

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Barter's Film Lab.

Cablinleit Ministers Escape From Ottawa For Holiday

0'l'fAWA (CP)-Canadais seat of government is going to be almost hare: of cabinet ministers during

in defence-trade talks in London. -nd Transport Minister Marler STAY IN CAPITAL

er-General Cote to St. Johns, Que.

Mines Minister Prudham already has left for Edmonton and Defence Minister Csmpney plans a trip to his Vancouver home.

Labor Minister Gregg is going to Quebec City for a Christmas visit

plans a Christmas holiday in Flor-

cold of the Arctlc's 24-hour dark- ness. brightened only by a pale

of white snow. small knots of men will huddle around their stoves to

'1-emote weather and government

this only adds to the loneliness of

Cheery Christmas For Men In Canada's. Northland

l ly GEAIIAM TROTTEB Canadian Pleas Staff Writer OTTAWA (CP)-In the bitter

blue moon and an endless blanket

celebrate Christmas at Canada”:

outposts.

They are closer thin anyone to Q

Santa's North Pole workshop. but

the occasion arxi magnifies the dif- ficulties for its preparation.

Despite the barrier of distance- some are separated by up to 2.500 miles from dear ones-they al- ready have been assured a cheery Christmas.

DROP FOOD: MAIL

The RCAF's annual Operation Santa Claus has been successfully executed. Some 11.000 pounds of Christmas mall, parcels. fresh fruit and meat and turkey were par- achuted to ill remote detachments by Dec. 13.

The most northerly Christmas will be celebrated at the joint Canadian - United States weather station at Alert. on the far tip of Ellesmere island 450 miles south of the pole.

At this most northerly permanent habitation in the world are four Canadians-W. P. Gavin of Halifax. R. C. Bonner of Alliance. Alta.. F. W. Adams of Dauphin. Man..

j

Annie Macheod.

Mrs. Angus Nicholson was a vial- tor to the Island capital on Dec. 13

Lorne Valley Women's Institute met at the home of Mrs. Angus Nicholson for their December meeting. one new member was welcomed. The roll call was an- swered by an exchange of Christ- mas gifts. Following the usual or- der of business a social time was spent. Contests were put on by Mrs. Lloyd MacDonald and re- freshments wero served by the committee in charge. Mrs. Malcolm MacLeod invited the members to her home for the January meeting. At Lorne Valley Hall on Decem- ber I a shower of household gifts was tendered Mr. and Mrs. stan- ley Ferguson. who have recently moved into their newly purchased home. Following the presentation of gift! Mr. Ferguson. on behalf

Ministers with no plans to leave ida With his Wife.

of himself and his wife, expressed

and R. J. Ferguson of Toronto- and four Americans. GET TREE T00

Many of these outposts are hun- dreds of miles from the tree line. but all will have Christmas trees Dec. 25. A tightly-bound tree tom- plete with unbreakable decorations was includedgn each drop. the gift of personnel of air transport com- mand headquarters at Lachina.

ue. .

Drops of hampers of toys. hams candy and other Christmas cheer also were made to isolated mis- sion; along the barren Labrador coast. At the post of Main. alr- men were greeted by a giant "Merry Xmas" printed in 15-foot letters in the snow with red and green materials.

Unlike Alert. where only the weathermen live. the two-men de- tachments at the RCMP's farthest north stations. Alexandria Fjord and Craig Harbor on Ellesmere il- land, have Eskimo company at Christmas.

EXCHANGE WITH ESKIM05

At Alexandria Fjord are Cpl. Edward Jones of Bangor, Sask.. and Const. Fred Stiles of Upper Coverdale. N. 13., while Craig Har- bor is staffed by Cpl. Glen Sargent of Bird's Hill, Man., and Const. Bill Gallagher of Port Dufferln. Halifax county, N. S.

Each detachment has two Es- kimo servant families and arnther ll native families live in the Craig Harbor region. They will exchange gifts with the Mounties.

Among the most northerly women are registered nurses at outpost nursing stations, including Mrs. Mary Stafford of Middleton. N. S.. at Lake Harbor on Baffin island and Mrs. Shirley Green of North Battleford. Sask.. at Fort Chimo. Que.. on Ungava bay. Mrs. Stafford received her Christmas supplies by RCAF air drop. Mrs. Green by supply boat in the fall. COOK CHRISTMAS DINNER.

At the. most isolated army sig- nals station. Fort Reliance on the east shore of Great Slave lake. cook Peter Kuypers of Yellowknife will have a. turkey, ham. cranberry sauce. plum pudding and fruits for W02 G. A. Frarskum of Montreal. Sigmn. G. M. Otterson of High River, Alta.. Sigmn. W. Cawson of Winnipeg and Sigmn. C. T. Owens of Moncton, N. B.

t A 25-man air force detachment st Resolute Bay on Cornwallis is- land. the RCAF”s most northern

MURRAY RIVER.

.. tMr. Gus Keenan, Deep Brook. N. S. is spmdlng Christmas at the home of his son and daughhter-in- law, Mr. and Mrs. Ford Keenan, Murray River.

Mrs. M. M. MacLeod. Murray River. -was a. recent visitor to Brad- albane. guut of her son and daughter-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Reagh Mac '

Leod.

Mr. Arnett. White, who has been employed in Quebec. arrived home to spend Christmas with his wife and young son. who have taken up residence in the home of Mr. Wil- liam Giddings, Murray River.

Mr. Chester MacLean. son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Macbesn. Mur- ray River. left recently for Char- lottetown, where he will be station- ed for a short period, with the R. C. N. before leaving for H. M. C. S. Cornwallis. N. S. r

Mr. William Stewart. who has been employed in New London. is home for the winter months.

The many young friends of Mr. Everett White are pleased to see

him out around again after being

confined to the house with a badly sprained ankle.

The Motor Vessel C. A. Roland is again in port at. Murray River for the winter months, where Captain Royal White and Engineer Daniel Horton will spend the winter at. their respective homes. also Mr. Elmer Glover and Mr. Edllon Hor- ton, who are also employed on this vessel.

-Mr. and Mrs. John W. Macl.ea.n and sons. and Miss Sally Stewart, High Bank. were recent visitors to York. guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Welton and family.

Mr. Cyril Maclean. Charlotte- town. spent the week-end in Mur- ray River, guest of his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Macbean.

Mrs. Percy Sharam and family. Charlottetown. spent the, December 18 week-end in Murray River and Gladstone.

Miss Anne Ferguson. student of P. W. C. spent December 18 week- end at. the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ferguson. Murray River.

The many friends of Mr. Robert

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Wednesday, Dec; 22, t 054 recovering after his recent oper- ation in the ssnatorium. His many friends in Murray River wish him a speedy recovery.

Rita Hayworth Considers Picture

NEW YORK. (AP)-Screen stu Rita Hayworth is reported on ths verge of signing a new si.ooo.ooo picture contract which would end her money troubles and provide her husband. crooner Dick I-laymes. with a job.

Under the projected contract with Columbia pictures. she would start work on a big-spectacle film early next year. New York Post column- ist Eiarl Wilson reports.

in addition. it was understood. Haymes would appear in or help produce three or four pictures for

-CD.

Munn. are pleased to hear he is

Christmas Week Shopping Hours

Tuesday, open till .............................................. .. 9:30 P.M. Wednesday, open till ...................................... .. 9:30 PM, Thursday. open till ............................................ .. 9:30 P.M. Friday. Christmas Eve. close at .................. .. 6:00 P.M.

and remain closed till Tuesday morning. Dec. 28th.

Prowse Bros. Ltd.

Columbia with a handsome salary of his" own.

the Christmas holiday. From Prime the capital for Christmas include Minister St. Laurent down the line Agriculture Minister Gardiner. Jus- st least in members of the 20- tlce Minister Garson. Works Min-

i thank: and Appreciation to their base. will share Christmas with friend! Ind 111V"-Gd them to Visit meteorologists stationed there.

LORNE VALLEY 2. hi t '11 b t fth lit Wint .11 1th Minit M - , ti '-11'” h”m'- Mimhmtnu W" A highlight of northern celebra- mem If CI 116 WI 6 DU 0 G I O!" CI8 GI I Elf If Mr. Keogh Macgxlul Wu a V1” served by the lpdpu pnd dpnclns Hon. Wvul come I iew days before

ca ital. tin. Veterans Minister La ointe, gut most could return within a Fisheries Minister Sinclair agd Cit- tom? lIfE3:::ueMl:IE0z”";::' air. was enjoyed. Tlhe mgsic was cur: cmisgmas when. messilel . C01- lew hours to meet any emerltncy. lzenship Minister Pickersglll. gtamey 1:-Hgumn we,-. bum”, 9""! by Mrs ”y M'cD”'”1 - lected fromlrelatives and friends Many plan to be away for New Mr. Gardiner. by reason of his Vmm" to georgemwn on gum. 'i”u”' "id ML 5mm." C'"”- will be carried to the outpost! by Year”: Day as well. but most will cabinet seniority. will be acting d". E""'”' wireless. .-eturn for the cabinet.'s last pre- prime mlrrlster. Mm D. H. Mncxmue chulotte, reason meeting. expected Jan. 4 Leaders of the opposition parties town. W” A Vlslm, to ,;,.m. vlmy o 5. All ministers are expected to all plan an Ottawa Christmas. on Sunday. while her, we W" attenli the opening of the new par- Hon. George Drew. Progressive um tug” 01 ML mu Mn. Reuben ismsntary session Friday. Jan. 7. Conservative leader. recovering Mccannell. Mr. St. Laurent will take his from a bout with meningitis which ML ",4 Mr; Edwud Gun, ""1 isusl Christmas break to spend put him in hospital for almost a son. u." 3.1"”... mom,” ,0 mm, the festive weekend with his family month. will be with his family vmoy on December 12 when may it his home in Quebec City. If here. were guests of Mrs. Oranc's par- !here are no pressing problems to CCF leader Coldwell will spend ems ML and Mm Munro M”, tall him back beforehand. he will Christmas in the capital. Social Quin my away until about Jan. 3. Credit leader Low will remain in M... and M". 5,0,," Muxw Trade Minister Howe will spend Ottawa for Christmas and the New um um”, sunhcom mound to Zhristmas aboard the liner Queen Year holiday. mm, vuily on s.n'n,d.y Th” Elizabeth on the Atlantic. He has Among the travelling mliisters. W", in,” of M, MICK”;-. Du. Ittcndcd the meeting of the Gen- Resources Minister Lessge is going mu M, ma m. Jam” Mwg rral Agreement on Tariffs and to Quebec City; State Secretary Nani ' ' Trade at Geneva and taken part Pirisrd to Montreal and Postmast- Mg; Geo”, Mcmnmu and

Eastern Guardian W

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MAYFAIR THEATRE

MURRAY RIVER. DEC. 22nd WEDNESDAY, ONLY. M V U - . .

and David. of Montague. spent a few days in Lorna Valley during J - .. . the week. While here they were i l M guests of the children's grandpsr- .

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1” ”'d' Wlmh 309 "3 5910" W? 5m" Mr. and Mrs. Neil McConnell J - ..' 'llANn SLIIGHG. steering are too depleted. V. R. Poplar. your ma dmgmm Lynn. ghu.m,t,w,m' .u nu. n-um.ml”

i5'W- 6033; 33-59 It DU1m"- G"P"' 0'3"” l9"911N'- MW"l'"'- were visitors here on December 1!. 'mx- Cm will 5I19- ...'l.E'i.' us all gather at the They were guests of Neil's parents.

...'CllllISTMAB program at the -Presbyterian Church. Montaxue. Mr. and Mrs. Reuben McConnell. Baptist Church. Montague. Wed- tonight for spacial service of song Mrs. Stanley Fergugon and nesday. Doc. 22. Time 7:30 p.m. and muslc.' daughter. Bsndrs. were visitors to

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ilesr Vicky French. sing. Charlottetown on Friday evening. . it” . -connacriox - The dona- Personals where they were guests of Mrs. lllin of 320.00 in yesterday's Guard- Ferguson's brother and sister-in- - I :3 to the Crippled Children's run: '51:. and Mrs. James Ceilings. Mn and Mm Gems Mc- 3 Plus - SHORTS m the Montague Electric shoul M t . d dao , Ri ha d. U 7- ' l have read from the Maritime Elec- lai?tny.e.Ksi:rd:y? togargennd rwo n-fontrha Mr. and Mrs. Peter 'MacLcod and 1 D P.M. p

iric. vmtu-lg their daughters, Mu. med daughter. Judy. were recent visitors

,,-wg 3-nu, guy; . "um Doyle and Miss (mm Ceilings in to Charlottetown. They were guests my mod Mk 0! gm o.mQr”' Quincy, Mags. ' of Mrs. Macl.eod's mother. Mrs. but they are going quickly. We urge . students home for their

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PROCLAMATION

MONDAY T111! 2711: DAY 0! DEC. IBM

hereby decbred A PUBLIC HOLIDAY In the Town at Montague

By order of Mayor and Town Council.

D A N C E. I ,- At Murray River Potato Warehouse. A

Tllllnday night. In all of limit. main. and - Old the dancing. Music by Jackie Doyi0' '

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