JANUARY 13. .1951 - -

New Polio Cases Are Reported .

- A number of fresh outbreaks of one over the Christmas week-end has brought the total number of olio cases for the year to 06. was learned last night from Dr.

Owen Curtis, Provincial Henlth Officer. - There ll I possibility that the

Department of Health may re-open the polio clinic at the sanatoriu-in If the outbreaks continue, it was learned. However. it will not be known for another week stated Dr. Curtis who expects that the worst of the epidemic is over.

Several of the recent cases have been in the vicinity of Eldon with three of them occurring in one family. one is believed to be fairly acute and the other two are slight.

Most of the 06 cases this year have recovered to I. great extent. it was learned. although a small number have died and a few have been disabled.

The greatest prevalence of the disease has been during the month 0; 5;, '- . Epidemics have been known to occur during the cold weather although it is gener- ally believed that epidemics sub- side at that time. I

will Join iiMOS cornwaliis At Halifax

Three men recently recruited into the Royal Canadian Navy left Charlottetown on Sunday to lake training at H. M. C. S. "Corn- wallis". These were Cook Geo. E. Cudmore of Appin Road. Ordin- ary Seaman Frank Savidant of Fort Augustus, and Ordinary Sea- man E. M. S. Donald Gallanrt of Su-mmereide. ,

it is expected that recruiting at the local Navall barracks will take a definite jump now that the hol- iday season is over. and this in- crease is already evidenced by the number of application -forms which are being requested by men of eligible age. . ,

J. Arnold MaoPhee. C-ha.rloite- town. was attested yesterday morning as an Able Seaman. R. C. N.. and approvals have been received from Naval Headquarters on three other alpplications.

BIRTHS. MARRIAGES i DEATHS

50: per Insorflon

BIRTHS

DIMOClEaAt the Halifax Infirm- ary on December 19th. 1950. to Mr. and Mrs. Francis H. Dimcck. (iMa.r,iorie Long. Charlottetown gtykalty) a daughter. Claudia Elisa-

KNOX -- At the Prince Edward island Hospital, January 1st. 1951, to Mr. and Mrs. cecll Knox. Eldon. a son. Weight 0 lbs. 10 on. Cecil John Douglas.

DICKIESON-At, the Prince Ed- ward lsiand Hospital. December list. 1950. to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Dlckleson. New Glasgow. a laughter. Barbara Esther.

DMAULAY-At the Sollris Hospi- tal on December 31st, to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McAulsy, nee Louisa Ann Thompson. a daugh- ler. Delcle Mary, 7 lbs. 2 ozs.

MeCAltVlLLE-At the Charlotte- town Hospital on Deeemiber 17th. 1950. to Mr. and Mr. Aeneas Mc- Carville. Klnkcra. 13, lighter.

MAIIJIIAGES

TENDBUM -- VESSEY--At Tryon. on Tuesday. December 26th. 1950. by Rev. R. 1.. Bacon. Lillian shir- ley Vessey to William E. Tendrum.

GALLANT - CIIAI-l'ltl.L - At the United Pentecostal Church. Charlottetown. Saturday. Decem; her 30th. 1950. by Rev. Quincy Stairs, Joseph Robert Gallant to' Ruth Isabel Chatmell. both of Charlottetown. P. E. I.

FRASER. - DOYLE -- At Char- lottetown on December 29th. 1950. Barbara Isobel Doyle. daughter of Mrs. and the late s. 1". Doyle of Charlottetown. to Vernon Albert Fraser. son of Mr. aria Mrs. Elmer Pyaser of South Lake.

' 'MIoDOUGAIJ. - DAIIIACII -At the Clyde River Manse on Decem- iier 19th. 1950. by the Rev. Donald Nicholson. Audrey Jean Darnwh. Clydo River to iiidcnont Mac- Dounll. Rice Point.

DEATHS

lliollltllnl - At San Francisco Hosliitaiton December 29th. 1960. Ethel Moreelde. formerly of North Milton and daughter of the late

. and Mrs. Samuel Mereside. Ase 70 years. DICKINSON-At Montreal Gen- eral Hospital. January 2nd.

Gmrle T. Dickinson. formerly of Chalrlottetown. Interment in Mont- rea.

HAIIINGTON-The tfeath occur- "C It the Iaered Heart Home in Charlottetown on Jan. and of Mrs. John T. Harrington in---her The year. Reogtaim are renting it the Frank enneaaey Funeral Home. Funeral notice later. ,

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NURSES UNIFORM! on sale at 205 off. S. A. )loD0nald' .

THE CHAIIJOTIETOWN Kin- geggarten reopened Tuesday Jan. in .

anousee. -- A quantity of Ladle! Blouses to clear It 2096 off. 3. A. Moboneldb.

N0!-TH

WINELOE Annual meeting. Thursday evening -1.30 p.m. Rev. J. R. Skinner, Min- lste;.

MEN'S nose regular sfso to clear at We. 3. A. McDonald's.

MEN'S BPOIT sllll.'l'B.-Broken .line. regular to 36.50. Clearing at 02.00. S. A. McDonald's.

LAID T0 REIT - The funeral of Mrs. Mary E. Johnston. widow of the late Mr. James J. Johnston. K.C., took place Saturday morning from -her late residence. 140 Roch- ford S1... to St. Dunstan's Basilica where Requiem Higlh Mass was celebrated by Rev. Francis Cor- coran who also officiated at the grave. The pal-l-bearers were three sons of the deceased. James 3.. Gerald R. and Brlndsley John- ston. Frank Dorsey. Frank Siss- worth Sr.. and Frank Sigsworth. Jr. Interment took place in the family plot in the Caflholic Cem- c-tery.

FUNERAL MONDAY funeral of Mrs. Mi. Albion. was Jan. 1 with a short service at 2 p.m. in the Cutcllffe Funeral Home, Charlottetown. followed by service in Pownal United Church conducted by Rev. A. S. Weir, Pownal. assisted by Rev. John Douglas. York. who also officiated at the grave. Pallbear- ers were J. p. Stewart. John Thompson, Earl i3uell. Warren Myers. Harry Horton, Ralph Hor-

The Albert Stewart. held Monday.

ton. Burial was in the church cemetery. - 2 FUNERAL AT ST. PETEIVS -

The funeral of Madeline Mackin- non took place on Sunday morning from the residence od Jcseph O'- Hanley. St. Peters, to st. Peter's Church where Requiem High Mass was celebrated by Rev. Frederick Cass. The pallbearers, all ,.'- . of the deceased. were Walter C'- Hanley, Temple 0'1-lanley. John P. Macxlnnon. Adolphus Macxlnnon. Charles Macxinnon and Alexande: Macicinnon. Inteuneut took place in the Church Cemetery where ser- vices were conducted by Father Cass, assisted by the pastor. Rev. W. V. MacDonald.

ST. ANDR-EW'S CHURCH - Ser- vices in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Mmtague, were largely st- tended on Sunday, and were con- ducted by the minister. Rev. 1-.1-1. "Young. At the morning service the music was rendered by the Junior Choir under the direction of Mrs. Elsie Iwattorworth, with Mrs. A. F. Campbell as organist. Special music by the choir included two polish carols and "Christmas Hymn" (Prae- torlus). Frederick Campbell. son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Mlnnikin. and Elizabeth Anne. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Smith. receiv- ed the sacrament of Bslptiarn. In the evening special music by the senior Choir, under the direction of Mr. J.!:. Dunning, included the anthem. "Bells of Christmas. Bing" (Roy E. Nolte).

ENJOYEI) CHRISTMAS HOL- IDAYI - T-hreo naval officers and one rating have been spending the holidays with their relatives In this Province. Sub-Lieut. John Hcdgson, all present stationed on board the Diving Tender No. 7 at Halifax has spent his New Year's leave at this home in Charlotte- town and Sub-Dt. Cllflfo-rd Court of H. M. C. Dockyard. Halifax, will leave this morning after spending the New Year with his , ,.' at Bodford. Sub-Li. 'M. F. Henues .. and Mrs. Henn-essay will leave this morning for Darl- mouth. N. S. Sub-Lt. Hennessey is stationed on board H. M. C. S. "Llewellyn". Able Seaman J. E. MalcKenzie loft yesterday for H. M. C. S. "Stadacona"' after spend- ing Christmas and New Year's

with his parents atu Upper Queen Street. Personals

Mr. Myron JI.'.-En of sturgeon is now employed in Charlottetown.

MIL-es Catherine McDonald and Greta McDonald of Charlottetown were recent vlsiicrs to Sourls.

Edna Mctzwen. Marla l-iualies. Catherine Murphy of Charlottetown were recent visitors to summer. side.

Mr. and Mrs.'- 17.17.; Llewellyn of Murray River and Mr. Hiram Lecco were recent visitors to slummerslde.

Mr. William Rourke. East Royalty was a Visitor to Montague over the week-end.

Mr. Stephen McDonald has re- turned to abilo. Manitoba, after spending his Christmas holidays with his patents in Charlottetown.

Miss iitsthsr Llewellyn who is em- ployed in Charlottetown was a re- cent visitor to Murray Harbor ..N01' h- '

Mr. James Murphy who is em- ployed in Charlottetown was a re- cent visitor-to Oeapeuaux at the home of-Mr. and Mrs. Philip He- nee.

Hrs. Marriott and Master linger Rayner returned home from sunro- ten where the! Orient a few dltll -at the home of Mr. and Mn: alluah

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-pressed to Mrs. Donald ofv5030 Blenheim street. Vancouver. 3. (3.. who is serious- ly ill at liar home. Warm wishes for a speedy recovery go to hul- from her sisters. Mrs. Ellen Mac- Arthur. Cornwall -and Mrs. John

Heads Playground commission For (lily

(above) was elected chairman of the Char- loltetown Playground Commission

Mr. Harold MacLean

at the annual meeting held evening at the office of the Tra- vel Bureau.

Othcr officers elected

Robison.

report on the activities of the

tlhe assistance he had

that time.

by Mr. Rob-ison small surplus in the bank.

After the new chairman took ovi- fice the meeting held a brief dis- cussion on the winter program of skating ' and hockey. An ice

Mr. Bob Rogers was appointed i look after this part of the pro-

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ilho three powers - who took seven weeks to get together on their re- ply in the original Soviet proposal of Nov. :1 for a four-power confer- ence -- would start consultatons on another reply soon.

The original Soviet proposal was that the Foreign Ministers of the four powers meet to discuss demu- ltarlzation of Germany. using as a basis the Prague declaration. Rus- sia and her East iilurcpean satel- lites said in Prague that they would not tolerate the rearmament of western Germany. They demanded the unification of Germany on a basis of equality between the east zone and the twice as populous west- ern zonos. and withdrawal of All occupation troops.

The Western reply of Dec. 22 pro- posed that the representatives of the four powers at Lake Success, N.Y., hold a. -preliminalry meeting to agree on an agenda taking in all questions creating tension between (East and West.

New Catholic church Blessed At Southport

The Church" of our Lady of the Assumption situated at Southport. was blessed by ills Excellency Most ReV- James Boyle on Sunday momirll. December 31. Following the blessing ceremony. Bishop Boyle celebrated the first Mass.

His Excellency delivered the ser- mon complimenting the parlshon- ers on their zeal. also Rev. Dr. Mc- Mahon who had siriven so hard to make the new church a reality.

The church has a seating capac- ity of 200 and its interior is of a very fine quality.

Wilfred Burke. was the contractor. The at. Duustanls Basilica charge of the new mission.

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ward Island Hoegital.

springion spent New Years Day at the home c.f his brother. Mr. and Mrs. Parley Rayner of Charlotte- town.

The'many young friends of Bever- ley Kaye Younker. Qnestrlut at. will be pleased to hear she return- on home from the P. til. 1. Hospital following a tonsillectomy on Friday last.

Miss Phyllis MacDonald. who is spending her Christmas holidays in Charlottetown. visiting her brother, Dominick MacDonald. a student of St. Dunstan's Univers- ity. is returning to Boston on Sat- urday morning.

friends in this Province

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included Vice-Chairman. Major R. D. Mac- Gillivray; Secretary. Miss Ethel Sutherland; Treasurer. Mr. James

Previous to the election of of- ficers rhe rotirinrg chairman. Major R. D. Macciiliivray. gave a brief

Commission during the past year. He cxpreued his appreciation of received from the various members during

The treasurcr's ropolvt was read and showed a

cammm” um" "he leademship Q; were iroyally entertained at a New

Choriol tetown staff of will have

Year Holiday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Sherren, School st. At the recent Fall convocation of Dabhcusle University Mr. Sllcrren received his Master of science do-

Mr. H. W. Clay. senior livestock fleldman at Charlottetown for the Dominion Department 'of Agricult- ure., was taken ill Monday and is now a patient in the Prince Ed-

Mr. and Mrs. miljah Rayner of

..'i'hs sympathy of her many in ex- Mlrgaret Mne-

I Mr. and we is A. Hynes had as their guests during the holiday sea- scn. their daughters Mrs. P. life”:- 9 dauigbtor Rose Marie of Bptburst. N. .-. Mn. James J. uarinesu and 7 her husband Dr. Hartman of Val- - d'sr. Quotes and Miss minor ifynu

"Tl-I11 GUARDIAN.

Farm Le,adership Training Course Opens In Clftown

Fifty-six young women and men from various rural sections of Prince Edward Island enrolled here yesterday in a five-day Leadership Training Course spon ed by the Provincial Department of Agricul- ture in co-operation with the De- partment of Education and the Jun- ior Farmers' Federation.

There were 21 girls and 35 boys -registered when the course was of- flclally opened yesterday morning by Hon. F. A. Large. Minister of F u- catlon. Referring to the theme of the course which is "our Democ- racy." Mr. Large spoke of the dan- gers of Communist propaganda in which the young rrple ill democ- ratic countries are constantly ex- posed. such courses as these. he said. could give young people scone- thing with which they could effect these Communist sales talks.

The Minister also extended an invitation to the young people pre- sent to take advantage of the courses now being offered in the Vocational School operated here by the Department of Education.

Mr. Morris Deaccn.of the Depart- ment of Education explained the aims and objects of the lueadershivp Course prior to a tour through Prince of Wales College and the Vocational School which was con- ducted by Ralph MacL.ean of the Vocational School.

Cl-IARLOTTETOWN

Even the lunch to which the 56 students -sat down to in the Home Economics section of the Vocational school was an educational treat. It was prepared by the Home Econ- omics section and demonstrated what constituted a good school lunch. Miss M. Hill was in charge of that part of the program and the students ate hot soup. a pint of milk, potato scallop with chopped up meat, apple pie and whole wheat bread.

instruction on directing games in the afternoon was directed by Earl Nicholson. physical instructor at Prince of Wales College. This was followed by two films shown by the National Film Bcard.

Mr. J. L. Dewar. secretary of the P. E. 1'. Federation of Agriculture. told the students new to organize a farm radio forum. Later the girls were given a. talk and demonstration on "Canning" by Miss M. Robin. Supervisor 0!! Women's Institutes. During the same time. the boys were being given a talk by Mr. G.B. Whlteside on "Soil Testing. its Importance."

Last night the students were given pointers on theselcctlon and part- icipation in plays and concerts by Mr. Arthur Vessey of York. Pre- vious to the instructions they feel; part in games and singing.

23 Falconwood Male Pailenis Are Enierialned

Twenty-three outside working male patients at Flalconwood Farm

Years party last week at the home of Farm Manager. Mr. Unsworrthy Gurney and Mrs.' Gurney.

The party. an annual event for the -patients working on the farm. hospital grounds and boiler room. was highlighted by dancing music and singing. Music was provided by Messrs. Frank Johnston, A. T. C. L.. on the piano. Albert and Eddie Arsoneult on the violin and accclrdion.

Each guest was given a gift and the gifts ranged from a pair of leather mitts to a dress shirt and tie. ice cream and soft drinks were provided and on leaving the house every man was given fruit and candy. In addition. the patients in both the male and female divisions of the institution were treated to ice cream during the evening.

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and” - (Notices. "Plan Achievement". a personal challenge to each of Canada's 115.- 000 Boy Scouts to make real pro- gress in Scouting in the next thrce years, was officially launched across Canada cn January 2nd by Jack- son Dodds. C, B. E. Deputy Chief -Scout for Canada.

The form staff were aided by the hospital staff in preparing for the party and they did great work stated Mr. Gurney. He also expressed appreciation for the provision of music by the three men orchestra.

The money for the purchase of the gifts and treats was donated by the following firms:

Dillon and Spillett, 015.00

Ellis Bros. 315.00.

P. J. Proude dz Son, 515.00.

S. R. Johnston. 310.00.

L. M. Poole. 515.00.

P.E.l. Potato Growers Associa- tion. 55.00.

Health Pasteurizing Milk Co.. 515.00.

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De 35.00. A. Pickard & Co.. 55.00. Belvedere Service Station 55.00. S. L. Hardy R: Co.. 35.00. Fennell & Chandler, 55.00 A Friend. 35.00 Department of Agriculture- casp. of oranges. ” H. A. Love-soft drinks.

Stock of Rankin Drugstore Acquired By Mr. J. E. ii. Worth

The stock. fixtures. goodwill and prescription files of the Ran- kin Drug Store, Great George Street. have been acquired by Mr. J. E. H. Worth. wcll-known local

Laval Co. Monclon,

drugglsl. following a sale held last week. One of the oldest pharmacy

houses in the city, the Rankin Drug Store was onetime located near the corner of Great GEOYEG and Grafton with the entrance on the latter street. It was then

kin. When the Bank of Nova Sdofla decided to build. the drill: store was moved to its present location with an entrance on Great George Street.

On the death of Mr. Rankin the business was continued by the late Thomas Malone. a reg- istered drugglst and former clerk with the firm. who died some three and it half years ago.

Mr. Worth is in lhe process of disposing of the drug supplies and equipment made in the Ipur- chase.

it is understood that the build- ing is to be renovated and that a new pharmacy will be estab- lished.

Al-rnorninreybiirs John Graves simcoo. first Lieu- tenant-Governor of Upper Can-

ada. arrlved in Kingston on July 1, 1102.

Thursday night. January business. All members are present.

operated by the into C. D. R-in-'

Hort. '1'. W. L. Prowse. Prince Ed- -ward Island's new Lieutenant-Gov ernor, has agreed to become Patron of the Boy Scouts Association in that province. '

To help develop Scouting in the Caribbean. Quebec Provincial Field Commissioner .1. L. Maccireacr is this month flying to the West Indies. at the request of Imperial Headquarters of the Boy scouts As- sociation. London. England. Which is financing the trlri.

During a. three-month tour Mr. Mac.-Gregor will visit Jamaica, Cav- man, Kingston. Trlndad and British Guiana. in -his absence P, M. 0. Evans. field Commissioner at Canadian Scout Headquarters. Ottawa will do field work in Q110- bec province.

Lord Rowailan, Empire Chief scout. stressing the need for in- crcasod support of the Boy Scout Movement. said: ”We want more people doing less - better".

In Ottawa they have taken the Chief Scout serlcrusly. Since Sep- tember. 1950. some 65 adults have voluntarily joined the movement as leaders. bringing the Ottawa Scout leadership-up to more than 250.

Operation "spruce Gum" was the term applied by Montreal B03! &outs and leaders to a Christmas gcod turn. Tltey helped the Men- treal Seliool for the Blind sell some 30.000 Christmas trees by acting as tree stackers. selectors and by mak- ing hot cocoa for the chilled work- ers at the tree sales stands.

Canada": present 115.235 BOY Scout membership total constitutes 3 new record. of this total New- foundland has 607: P. I: I. 806: N. 8. 6.389: N. B. 4.485: Que. 9.- 095: Ont. 53.2-.9: Mm and N- W- Ont. 6.937: Sask. 5.385; Alta. 1.470: B. 0. 14.246. and La Federation des Scouts Catholiques de la Provinci- do Quebec 6.604.

Wholesale Price index Moves lip

OTTAWA. Jan. 2 -- (CPI -The general wholesale price index moved up mor than one polntnln November. the Bureau of Stalls- tics reported today.

The index. reflecting price in- creases at the wholesale level. increased to 174.0 in November from 172.8 in October. Base of ifhe index is int! equals 100. in

V"'-W ILABOIIERS PROTECTIVE IIIIIOII

Regular meeting Laborers Protective Union

November. 1940 and all the be-

4 at 7:30 pm. Important urgently requested to be

W. F. nucm:-zs.

Around The Armourles

a goo time. There activity in the

having little

crowd in the Officers Mess all hands enjoying themselvesi

which brought pleasure to many

time to visit the two orphanages and -provide the youngsters with an

and the boys and girls of the orph- anages who do not have as much