His Excellency Most Rever- end Malcolm A. MacEacherIg. Bishopofcharlottetowmls seen here greeting a few of the many guests who attended- his New Year’s reception yes- terday afternoon. His Excel- lency was assisted in receiving

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the nests by Rt Rev. Mon-lton‘ Curley-. Stewart Smith is Father Hamill, with his face sign; Patrick McMahon. D.P., shaking hands with Monsignor partly hidden, is Father Cor-‘

Rector of St. Dunstan’s Basi- McMahon who is not visible in coran.

lica; Rev. Francis Corcoran

and Rev. Preston Hamill. Shaking hands with Father

Hamill in the picture is Pres-

the picture. Vernon S. Munn

is at the left of the ‘picture to His where he is about to be greeted Reverend

The guests were introduced Excellency by Very

P. F. MacDonald,

by His Excellency. Alongside Chancellor of the Diocese.

$410,180 Incurred In‘ Fire Losses In City During 1957

The Department of Industry and Natural Resources, through the Office of the Provincial Fire Marshal, has released the follow- ing Fire statistics for the year 1957.

Fire losses in Charlottetown during 1957 amounted to approxi- mately $410,l80. The largest fire loss in the City was sustained when the Central Farmers‘ Co- operative Building on Queen Street burned. pausing a loss to them of $132,500. The ‘adjoining Dry Goods firm of Moore and MacLeod Limited suffered a loss of 550.000. approximately.

On September 1st.. the Odd Fel- lows‘ Hall Company Limited bull- ding on Richmond Street was de- stroyed by fire. The loss was ap- proximately $100,000. The Patriot Publishing Company, occupying the first floor of this building, sustained a very heavy loss, estimated at about $40,500.

other large losses in the City were The Island Tire Service, Weymouth St.. on January 28th, causing a loss to the proprietors Walter MacDonald and Howard MacLaughlan of about $14,000.00, and to the owner of the building,

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Mr. Ivan A. Horne, a loss of $20,000. Then on February 215i. an explosion in the gasoline tank of a car at Maurice Martin’s Garage on Queen Street caused a property loss of $15,285.03 to the garage, its contents and adjoining buildings. THROUGHOUT PROVINCE

Fires outside the City, through-

out the Province, amounted to ap--

proximately $385,700 in property losses.

On January 1st, the dwelling and store of Joseph Arthur Noon- an. Tryon, was destroyed by fire, with a property loss of $14,483. On January 19th, Leonard Willis, New Haven, lost his store, dwel- ling and wa ehouse by fire, with a loss of $12, 3. !

On February 22nd.. Roy M. Young, Earnsciiffe, had the mis- fortune to lose by fire his large

barn and all its contents, including cattle, horses, feed _and machin- ery, with a loss of over $10,000.

On March 9th, the Montague Feed Service was destroyed by fire. The loss in this case was ap- proximately $12,500.00

.On May 7th, The Baltic Starch Company, Sourls, had ' their

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DR. J. K. L. IRWIN will return to practice Jan 13th, 1958.

ADELLA’S MILLINERY Spec-

ials. $1.00. $1.95. $2.95. $3.95. 177 Grafton Street.

WE TREAT the sick well. Gig- gey's Pharmacy, open 8.30 a.m. to 8 pm

VISIT HI - STYLE Millinery. Great George Street where every style is l-ii-Style.

ALL ACCOUNTS owing to Sher- rcn‘s Meat Market must be paid by January 6, 1958, otherwise they will be handed in for col- lection. Roland Shcrren, Prop.

HARP RECITAL by Susan liaraszthy Notre Dame Audi- torium February 1. 1958 Under Auspices of St. Dunstan's Basilica Sub-Division of the C. W. L.

FUNERAL TUESDAY - The funeral of the late William Stew- art was held Tuesday afternoon from The Cutcliffe Funeral Home Service was conducted by Rev. E.C. Evans, assisted by Rev. A.E. Piercey, members of St. John's Lodge No. 1. A.F. and A.M. atten-I tied in a body and their service was conducted by Most Worship-I ful Past Grand Master. R. Kcmp. Pall bearers were Ham-C mond Sanderson, Stewart Mac-I

Kinnon, Archibald MacLeod. J.F., Townshend‘, Stilman Frizzell, R0b‘l crt Curley. Interment was , in liighficld Cemetery.

BIRTHS

MYERS—At the Charlottetown Hospital on Dec. 29, 1957. to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Myers (nee Margaret Lamphier) Covehead, a daughter, Weight 8 lbs, 13 oz.

SMlTH—Mr. and Mrs. Gilmore. Smith I nee Audrey Reeves), announce the birth of a son, Frederick Graham on Decem- her 27th. 1957, at the Halifax. Infirmary. Weight 8 lbs. 10 ozs.:

. DEATHS '

BIRT — At East Millionocket, -Maine. Tuesday, December 31, 1957. Arthur S. Birt. formerly of Pisquid in her 75th year. Remains arrived last evening and were transferred to the MacLean Funeral Home where they will rest ,until tomorrow

N. D. Macleon

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noon. Funeral tomorr6Vv"Frii day from Cardigan Presbyter- ian Church, s e r v i c e com- mencing at 2:30. Interment in the church cemetery.

MILLAR — At The Charlotte-

town Hospital on January 1st, 1958, Henry Millar age 60 years. His remains are resting at the Hennessey Funeral Home. Fun- eral arrangements will be an- announced later.

PETERS — At the Prince Ed- ward Island Hospital January, 1, 1958, Wilfred Peters former- ly of Hope River in his 65th, year His remains will rest at The Charlottetown F u n e r al Home until funeral arrange- ments are completed.

BARRETT - Suddenly at the Ross Memorial Pavilion on December 31, 1957, Gladys Mary Handrahan, beloved wife of Ormonde Herbert Barrett. Funeral tlrom the Chapel of Joseph C.. Wray and Brothers, 1234 Mountain St.. Montreal, 2 p.m. Friday to Mount Royal Cemetery. Please omit flowers.

Will Urge

I U. S. Defence

NEW YORK (AP) 1-— President Eisenhower will be urged to make fundamental changes in the organization and philosophy of the defence department, the New York Times said Wednesday. The r e c o m m e n dation. The Times said in a Washington dis- patch. is contained in the first of a series of “Rockefeller reports" to be published Monday. ' The story said the reports have been in preparation for 15

the ‘major security, economic, political and social problems fac-

-ing the United States in the next

15 years in the light of new Soviet challenges.

The first report deals with U.S.

joint chiefs of staff.

execution of policy is achieved, including education. in the com mg budget.

was proposed by Nelson A

President Eisenhower.

months. They attempt to foresee‘

intcrna-tional security objectives and strategy and recommends the appointment of a single military chief of staff to the president and the secretary of defence. over the

The proposed chief of staff would be charged with seeing that umfied advice on policy and

Also recommended is increased

expenditure of about $4,000,000,000 on defence and related matters.

The study was financed by the Rockefeller Brothers Fund. lt

Rockefeller, a former assistant to

Starch Factory at East Baltic destroyed by fire, causing a loss of $26,200.00 to the building and equipment.

On June 20th, the apartment building of the estate of the late John K. Curran burned. The loss was approximately $35,000. to the buildings and furniture.

OTHER MAJOR FIRES

In addition to the above, the following major fires have been reported during 1957, with a pro- perty loss over $10,000. _

Oct. 21, 1957—.Will-ard Lank, North River, barn, feed mill‘ and equipment. Loss $11,850.00

Oct. 22, 1957-Walter MacCal- lum. Lower B eque, barns. Loss $11,685.00

Deer 2, ‘l957—Hazelbrook Butter Factory. Loss approximately $17,000.’

It is pleasing to report that

there were no deaths from fire on the Island during this past year. ‘ ' . The Provincial ‘Fire Marshal earnestly solicits the continued interest agd assistance of all per- sons in the promotion of Fire Prevention throughout the Pro- vince during the year 1958.

Locbl Y. M. c. A. Directors At Home Yesterday

The directors of the Y.M.C.A. were at home yesterday after- noon to the menfolk of Char- lottetown and vicinity. The guests were greeted by Art- hur Duvar, President of the Board; Dan Bell, past presid- ent; John Evans, general sec- retary; Lorne MacLellan and Jock Sutherland.

The catering was in the cap- able hands of the Ladies Auxiliary under the direction of Mrs. S. D. Irvine, the auxil- iary president. ,

Pouring were Mrs. Arthur Duvar and Mrs. John Evans. .

Serving were Mrs. Rankine MacLaine, Mrs. William Mac- Lean, Mirs. Walter Bearisto, Mrs. William Rix, Miss Ethel Sutherland, Mrs. Ernest Bell. Mrs. B. Frank Tinney, Mrs. William Davies, Mrs. Max Bur- gess, Mrs. Jack Large. ’

N. S. Amends

Fishermen’s Loan Rules

HALIFAX (CP)—Trade Minis- ter E. A. Manson announced to- day that amendments have been -made in the operation of the Nova Scotia Fishermen’s Loan Board to make it easier for fish- ermen to buy boats. '

New Britain, Conn., widow and school teacher.

She was accompanied by Mrs. Philip Fecteau, of Lynn, Mass.,

and Mrs. Ruth Redmond, a Yonk- ers, N.Y., housewife and a dieti- clan.

Mrs. Downey was accompanied by a son, William, 25. The pilgrimage was made pos- sible when the state department, in a- reversal of policy, recently decided to allow relatives to visit Americans imprisoned in Red Clfina. The Red Chinese govern- ment earlier had extended invita- tions to the relatives. . Mrs. Fecteau's gin, Richard, 30, a U.S. Army- civilian em- ployee, was sentenced to 20 years. She has not seen him for five years. I

East" Germany Eases Stand‘ On Visa Regulation

BERLIN (AP) — Deputy For- eign Minister Otto Winzer of Com- munist East Germany said Wed- nesday a new visa regulation of his government will not affect.al- lied officials. I

In an interview with the offi- cial East German newssagency. ADN, .Winzer said the U.S. am- bassador to We st Germany, David K. Bruce, would have free access. to West Berlin without a Red regime visa.

Bruce is also the U.S. commis- sioner for ‘Berlin. He now is in West Berlin and planning to re- turn to West, Germany by train Friday. His passage through East Germany on the way out of this enclave had been expected to test the Communist visa regulation. East Germany informed the American - British - French‘ al- lies last Sunday that beginning Jan. 1 civilians, including diplo- mats, would have to possess East German visas to enter its terri- tory. Russia, as the Second World War victor occupying East Ger- many, had issued the visas pre- viously.

U. S. House To Probe ' Defences

WASHINGTON (AP)—A House hearing starting next week will cover all phases of United States defences, Rep. Vinson (Dem.-Ga) said Wednesday.

“We’re going into everything, not only missiles —— all weap- ons, organization, administration, roles and missions, appropria- tions, everything,” he said. Vin- son is chairman of the House armed services committee which opens heanings Jan. 10. It appeared likely the House group would cover at least part of the same ground already stud- ied by the Senate preparedness subcommittee, which resumes on Jan. 6 a hearing which emphas- ized missile development. ' The House inquiry will be con- ducted behind closed doors but Vinson said daily summaries of the developments will be made public.

Under previous regulations, he said, a vessel costing $35,000 re- quired a down payment of $7,800 from the fisherman. The board loaned $18,200 and the federal subsidy of $165 per ton came to about $9,000. Under the amended regulations the down payment from fisher- men will be $6,300, the federal subsidy remains unchanged, and the board will lend $19,000. Previously 75 per cent of the loan bad to be repaid in five years .with the remaining 25 per cent being repaid over another five year period. Under the new system 65 per cent will be repaid in six years and the remaining 35 per cent in the next six years. The interest rate of 4‘/2 per cent remains unchanged.

The board was established 13 years ago by the government and has made about 700 loans.

Three Mothers

Leave For China

NEW YORK (AP)—Three stout- hearted American mothers set out Wednesday for the interior of Red China for a two-week visit with their sons imprisoned by the Communists on spy charges.

They boarded an airliner for Los Angeles with the hope that somehow they could win release of the young men, serving terms - up to life.

‘.‘I have no fear whatsoever," Said Mrs. Mary V. Downey. a

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Last month was one of the warmest Decembers in many years but it did not set a record,

Warren A. Burns, official wea- thcr observer at the Experimen-

tal Farm, told this paper last night. - ' Mean temperature for the

month was 31.9 degrees. The war- mest December on record was in 1950 when the average or mean temperature was 33 degrees. In 1923 the average temperature for December was 32.2 degrees.

Records have been kept here for 48 years and during that time the average temperature for Dec- ember was 25.3 degrees.

Mr. Burns observed, however, that the temperature last month was more even than it has been in the record year of 1950. In that year it was very warm the first part of't,l1e month and very cool in the latter part. Last month there was a reading of 3 degrees one night and eight degrees on another occasion. But clear of that, the temperature was always over fifteen degrees.

The highest temperature in December 1950 was 61 degrees on December 5th. The low in that month was 2 above on Dec. 26.

Although most people thought

that last -month was a very wet . one with so many wet days, the to-

‘ thoughtful

who is a native of Newfoundland, 1'

Commander J. N. Kenny, Ot- ficer Commanding H.M.C.S. Queen Charlotte held a levee aboard ship yesterday after-

noon at 1300 hours. Assisting Commander Kenny in receiv-

‘New Year's Levee ls Held On HMCS Queen Charlotte

ing the guests was his First Lieutenant, Norman Black.

The Levee was attended by Naval officers and senior of- ficers of other armed services and a number of other special- ly invited guests.

For many members of the congregation of the Charlotte- town Baptist Church the passing of the old year and the beginning of the new year was an occasion of thankful reflection and worship. The New Year’s Eve Watch-Night Service was directed by the pastor of the church. Rev. H. L. Mitten, as- sisted by several members of the_ congregation.

Prayers of thanksgiving for the year that is gone were offered by S. H. Burhoe, Mrs. H. L. Mit- ton, and Ira Lewis. Words of witness were spoken by Mrs. Robert Brown, Mrs. T. G. Ives, Victor Runtz, Charles Scranton, and Rev. Bruce Moore, formerly of Pownal. now pastor of the North Sydney Baptist Church.

Mr. W. Greenan Dies At ‘Brae

William Greenan, 87, passed. away at Brae Lot 9, on January

He is survived by two sons, Leonard and Leo Greenan of Brae and one. daughter, Mrs. James Smith of Lot 11; also two brothers, Peter Greenan of Char- lottetown and John.'Greenan of Bangor, Maine and two sisters. Mrs. Fred Moran of Charlotte-

tive of Bangor, Maine. His wife and one son predeceased him sev- eral years ago.

Fails In Purse Snatching Try’

A would-be thief almost got away with a Charlottetown 1ady’s purse Tuesday night. The incident happened at the Cor- ner of Longworth Avenue and .-Cumberliand Street: at about 11:30 p.m., when a youth be- lieved to be about 15 years old attempted to snatch a.- purse from its owner’s ‘arm. In the. ensuing st uggle, "-the lady suf- fered a lg injury which re- quired trealmzient at a local hospital. The young criminal has not yet; been apprehended.

$75,000 Fire ' In Sointnlohn

SAINT -JOHN, N.B. (CP)-—Fire Chief H. s‘. Knight estimated_ the loss at $75,000 after flames swept through an old, four-storey office

and warehouse building at-a—cor-

ner of Union and Mill streets late New Year’s Eve and early Wed- nesday. 1% Two firemen suffered slight imiiries. -

. The building was owned and oc- cupied by A-1 Appliances _-and Service Ltd. Its roof caved in but the brick walls remained stand- in-g. Firewalls of adjoining struc- -tures helped prevent -the fire from spreading in the business district of central Saint John. About 80 washing machinges were destroyed on the top floor. All company records were be- lieved lost in the second floor of- fice. The loss included television sets, ra ‘os'and other appliances -on the ground -floor.

A fire in the same building last August caused heavy damage.

Traffic Death Toll Mounts. In United States

CHICAGO ’(AP)—The new year traffic death toll mounted Wed- nesday at a pace that exceeded the rate expected by the National Safety Council.

“It’s certainly heavier than our estimate,” an NSC spokesman stated at nightfall. The total at 6 p.m. AST was 94.

The. council had figured that 130 Americans would die in motor vehicle accidents in the period

between 6 p.m. Tuesday and

Says Worm December Here But It Did Not

Set Record

tal precipition of 3.35 inches falls considerably short of the all time average for the month of 4.45 in- ches.

The coldest December on re- cord was in 1919 with a mean temperature of 19.1 degrees. The coldest temperature in that month was_ 14 degrees below zero on December 17. The highest was 55 degrees on December 1st. ‘

Watch -Night Service Held In Ch’town Baptist Church

Solos were rendered by ,Miss Ruth Ross and Mrs. Victor Runtz, with Mrs. S. H. Burhoe acting as accompanist.

The pastor's message was in the form of a brief exposition of the familiar Shepherd Psalm. During the closing moments of the year 1957 and the opening moments of the year 1958, .the congregation reverently stood in the attitude of prayer. Dr. J. A. Clark finally voicing the aspira- tions of all in a prayer of dedica- tion. _] Prior to the Watch-Night Set‘,-

held in the Lower Church Hall. Mr: Ralph Rupert, in this con- nection, acted _as Master,of Cere- monies, the program being-under the directionof Mr. E. D. Mac-

town and Mrs. Georgina Constan-‘ .

SECURITY and BEAUTY

Finishing Hardware In Stock

The Rogers

Hardware Co. Ltd.

Phail and Mrs. Lloyd Hawkes.

midnight Wednesday. That pre-holiday prediction was higher than the record post-war

_ high of 110 during a New Year

celebration of 30 hours set in the 1947-48 change of years. , There were 116 traffic deaths for the same period a -week ago during the Christmas holiday.

Urges Farmers In Nova Scotia- To Hike Output

TRURO (CP) —- Agriculture Minister E. D. Haliburton said Wednesday farmers in the prov- ince have to increase ‘production and specialize in certain phases if they are going to compete suc- cessfully against imported prod-‘ uce. ,

He told delegatesto the annual convention of the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture that in this province the average farmer works” 28 acres, compared with 62 in Ontario.

“To hold our own against’ our competitors we must match their productivity or surrender our markets to them,” he said. _ Local farmers are protected somewhat by. freight rates, he said, but if these outside’farmers “half their cost by doubling their protductivity, our‘advantages are os .”

He said mechanization is neces-

- sary for increased production,

"but perhaps» the most important of all the trends is specialization.

cessful farmers are specialists.” Specialization ties in with mar- keting “and marketing will al- ways he a haphazard business.”

rnon 'rnn> FATAL

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) — A Greenland fisherman, Poul Pet-

ersen, died in Jakobshavn, Green-

land, after spending two days on an _ol‘fshore icefloe in a blizzard.

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JO-INS AC

The Federal Member of Fisher- ies, the Hon. Angus J. MacLean of Beaton Mills, ‘P. E. I., became the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council’s 900 member yesterday. APEC added more than 100 new members during December, with about 75 of these coming from the Halifax-Dartmouth area.

Executive Manager Nelson

paigns are planned for late Jan- uary and early February in Sydney and Saint J ohn.

APEC has an objective of 1,500 members by Spring. Membership in the Council almost’-tripled in 1957. -

Killed on Road

V Near N. S. Home

HALIFAX (CP) -4 George Fraser, 39, of Milford Station, about 35 miles north of here, was killed Wednesday when his car left the highway on a sharp turn about 10 miles from his home.

Across the country today the suc-

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