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if? ""_'i Emulat- measure. v. tere it nas pro- posed to tax produce in transit.

Mr D.L. Mathleron, KC who was invited to sit in with the com- mittee on behalf cf the City. said he understood the City had no tn- tw-tlotr of taxing commodities uct- uglly in transit, but goods held on gpeCllifiilOfl. He suggested that the bill could be amended to cover this point if desired.

My, Dougalcl MacKinnc-zr ln- stanced the large lmporixxtlott of fertilizer, which he clltimeti should i... oxempt frcm taxation in Char- lottetown.

Mr. Heath strong agreed with My, MacKi-rmon. He referred to [urge supplies of lobsters in tran-

an.

non. Mr. Prowse said lVir. wrights mound-merit would defeat the whole purpose of the section. it, suggested that a time limit on Weds in transit might be insert-

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p.11‘. George Saville rtnwoscd the tax as being in line with that. pro- pggvd “by the old robber barons."

Thea-Q twas further discussion by Messrs. Strong, RR. Bell. HH. Cox. Leslie Hunter and others.

Mr. Prowse said there was a. lot of wt" stored for 51>: or eight m~. ~. in liZL‘ city, Joe-r 1*‘:- moved. and it was fclt that a license ytmud be fliliil on such commod- ities. He referred to the taxes paid

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And-t of tuscs q hntlclic and miter pzotitu-is were Lnottglti here to be labelled and stored for a brietf period. Ho did not see why Char- lottetown should collect a tax on them.

Premier Jones said that fox feed. butler and other commodities hmughl, 1191-9 for refrigeration would also be taxed. Had the Gov- ernment lnnown the city intended t.) repeal the exemption on goods in transit, it w-zuld have provided for rcfrigcrzttiott clsctvltcrc.

Mr. lVIucKirtnott thought titut qvcn from the City's standpoint, it would be lhortsighted legislation.

Mr. Prowgc suggested that the exemption as provided in the Act be retained. but Mr. Wright pro- tested that. this did not go far enough. He then tnovcrl his ulll- endment above quoted, with Mr MncKinnon secotnding. and it car- ried by a. largo malvfliy-

Non-Rosidcnis‘ Feel

Under Section 38. them is PIO- vtslon for the City to impose fees not. exceeding $10.00 on all non- seetdents who shall engage in transient work. provided that the trc "shall be reduced by the am- ount. of arty poll tax or Twl 0! personal property [tax as the lic- ensee shall pay to the City for the year of issue of such a license."

Messrs Hunter and Strong main-. tained that trait-residents belolltl- ‘m; to thc Province should not be taxed if coming ltttc to work on either Federal or Provincial 80v- orrunorlt projects. ‘The/y moved fl-n amendment to this effect.

objection to this was raised by P

Hon. Mr. Protwse and Hon. Dr lifacMillan who both minted Out that this provision had caused no trouble in the past. that tt was only reasonable that local un- employed should get first consid- eration as there was not much QnlpIOYIIlGIIC in Charlottetown, and that those from rural areas should pay a fair license ion the privilege of coming in here to ‘W011i-

Hon. Mr. Barbour agreed that l people came to Charlottetown to aWOIlI for six months of the year or more, they should pay B- fwll tax.

Mr. lvlacKmnon concurred with Mr. Barbour.

Mr. Hunter took strong objec- tton to this argument. He was mpported-by Mr. Strong and Mr. MacKenzle.

Mr. 13.1.. Mnthleson explained the pilfptlsg of the transient labor he and stated that. it had been m the statute for a lone lime-

Hon. Mr. Stewart supported Mr. Hunter's contention with respect to work on government projects.

Hon.‘ Mt‘. Barbour said there were incorporated totms which collect- ed a poll tax. The bill might be

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take euo Totlighfr/v, Tomorrow FeeIEBgIGI-IT;

promptly. ‘lotto anytime. _ LLAXAIIVI-qulelxly nltnoe temporary uluagtnhnoss . . e clan: the system. ‘lulu bolero breakfast when needed.

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amended to provide that the tron.- sient. worker would not. have to pay more than one such tax.

This suggestion was supported by Mr. MacDonald.

Hon. Mr. Prowse pointed out that the Plflposed amendment would "W!" 111B 105s oi’ a. considerable revenue to Charlottetown, t“ which it was justly entitled. '

P1111116?! Objection

Wemler Jones said there were two groups who come into the city to work. one arriving daily frmn their homes by car. the others coating here and boarding The fatter class. he thought, should be taxed.

Mr. Strong said it was already Drlllvldcd lllfll l! a‘man was resid- ent for two months in the city. he must nay a poll tax.

lifter iurthcr (iiscttssiott Mr. Hunter's antcndtneirt was put and "flmed- I! Provides that any per- son "being a resident of this Prov- ince. doing work on projects dir- ectly or indirectly performed by

meals. shall be exempt from the license fee."

Other amendments in the bill provide for the increase of the poll tax from five to ten dollars; for elimination of the exemption to provincial government employees in the event of the City imposing an ioome tax (at present suspended

under tho Dominion-Provincial ag-‘

reement). and for appointment by the city of all three members of the board of nsscssmcnt appeal. These sections passed without ob- jcction.

Market Square

Sec. I21 provides that “All that

portion of the former Market Square in said City which lies northvtardly of the northern side- line of the present Market Build- ing. shall hereafter be held by the said City and its assigns forever as and for a. site for a building to be used as a Public Library and Mem- orial PlClllfe Gallery and for per- manent. walks. lawns or g-ardem. calculated to enhance the appear- ance and surroundings otf said building, excepting so much there- nf rs ls presently used for the pub- lic weigh scales; provided always. that such part thereof a5 is now surfaced similar to the permanent streets, may by the Council be permitted to be used by the pub- lic as parking space." i Premier Jones said there was a proposal that the Dominion Gov- es-nment acquire this Square for the purpose of constructing s. building It was time that the City made up its mind whether to accept this offer or not. I-Ie under- stood thcre ltad been an offer.

Mr. Prowse said he had no knowledge that the City wished to sell the Market Buildlnz. and he thought the section should carry as tt was. Carried.

The bill was finally reported agreed to "with amendment."

Other Business The House met yesterday at 1.80

.m.

In reply to a question by M: MaoKenzle. Hon. Mr. Stewart sold he had contacted the Minister of Health in connection with the visit of nsemtbers to Falconwood instit- ution. Instead of going in a body they were invited to pay a. visit at anytime.

Mr. Strong said he understood there was no Minister of Health at the present time.

Mr. Stewart said he was referring to the Acting Minister.

Mr. Strong: “Who is that?"

Mr. Stewart: The Minister of Public Works."

Dr. Molilillati: "That's the first we heard otf itl"

The following bills were read I first time: An act to amend the Public service Superannuation Act (Hon M2. Hughes); An dill: l0 authorize the Government to en- ter into an agreement. with the Government of CGnadaJn respect to collection of Corporation Income 'I‘ax- (Hon. Mr. Hughes); an act

to amend the Road Act (Hon. Mr. Barbour); an act to amend Highway Traffic Act Barbour); Probate Act

the (Hon. Mr an act to amend the (Hon. Mr. Wright);

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the Provincial or Federal govern-'

m not to oonstituto tho Province of Prince Edward Island, q. cox-till“ seed area {or the production of pg. tatoes (Mr. Phillips). ' I 0n motion of Mr. Matheson, the House went into committee with Mr E. Cullen in the chair on an w- resnvctlng the trustee board of the Presbyterian Church 1n ‘Cznada. The blll provides for usum ‘minim?! for incorporation and W58 "Furled. agreed to without amendment.

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. ~The following bills were react a. third time and passed; An act to amend the Dairymens Assqciatmn i5“; an act to amend the Cirildren’: Act; an act to amend the Regis- lfy Act; en act to amend m act _to incorporate the Town or Mom. 1881-18; an act to incorporate the ‘While Spot Raceway Association L144 an act to amend the Church of England Act.

i On motion of Mr. Strong. ilto House went into committee with IMF» Mlilhcson in the chair on an _act to incorporate Wright and Bell Limited, Summerside. REpCIiOd agreed to without amendment.

. Hon. Dr. MacMillas-t moved the House into committee of the whole on an act to amend an act to incor- ‘porate the Charlottetown Hospital. .'I‘he bill authorizes thc issuing of bonds. not in excess of $500,000. The promoter explained that plans are now complete for building a new hospital -wing and quoted fig- ums showing a large annual in- crease ln the ltospitttls, patients. The bill was reported agreed to.

lnnkacpers‘ Association

‘On motion of Hon. Mr MacKin-

non. the House went into commit- tee with Mr. Mathescn in the chair on an Act to incorporate the Prince Edward Island Inn Keepers’ Association. ‘ Petitioners named in the bill are ,Thoma.s H. White. Vaughan H. Groom. W. Harry Lane. Mrs Sadie M. Rodd and J. Wilbur Trainer. Incorporation is sought in order to (1) to promote and advance the facilities offered by its members to tourists and the travelling pub- lic generally. t2) to misc the atm- tus, of the faculties offered to the public, and to cooperate with all organizations, departments of health and transportation agencies throughout the Dominion, having the same ot-‘lllre tbjocts.

Mr. Strong pointed out that no ;capltal is provided for. yet the As- ‘sociatlon can incur liabilities un- der Secton 8 (b). He also called attention to a lonstyy blll already tpassed, covering in ul-atlons.

Mr. Strong pointed out that no mpltal stock is provided for, yet the Association can go into bus- iness and incur liabilities tutder Becton 3 H. also called attention ,to a. lengthy blll already passed. covering innkteepers’ regulations,

Mr. Morley Bell maintained that the blll was in the usual form. giving in, usual powers of incorp- oration.

l Mtq some discussion. moguls _wu _ ported. The House than took t recess.

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Writes New Page In Trans Atlantic Aviation History

MONIEEAI». April 16 — W?! tng a new page in aviation hist- ory Canada’s newest and largest alrllner the North Star took off from Montreal airport Dorval at. 4 o'clock this afternoon on ts inaugural flight to the Uni ed Kingdom.

The graceful four-engined alr- craft that places Canadian ideas before the aviation world was piloted by veteran Captain G. W. lVfcLaren, native of 0818011’. A-ltflq wvho has logged a. total of more than 12.313 hours in the air in 15 year; o1 flying. Other veter-l ans in the cockpit with nearly W0 t million flying miles to their cre- dit were Capt. J. L. Hood, flight operations superintendent as check pilot and first officer D. E. Mc- Imtis. Hood was born in Ber-wick. - 'N. 5., and McInnls in Iroquois,

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| The $~passengcr skyliner car- rlcd as first flight WSSOHKEPS m0" prominent in Canadian, Unitcd States and European affairs. they included Count Jean dc I-Iautc- ciocque, French ambassador to Canada. Commander C. P. Ed- wards. C.M.C., Deputy M-tnlstcr of Transport. Ottawa, Llcut. Col. E. C. Oarthwaite and Major L. L. McGlll, members of thc com- bined operations stltooi of the ‘British Arnty. Mr- and Mrs- Dowry. an elderly couple from Mount Lehman, B.C., on their way 1o visit. their native Holland which they loft 37 years ago. The t-ldest passenger was 74 years of age and the youngest was four- ttcn-ntottth-old Donald Edward Qatenby carried by his mother. Mrs. Robert. Catenby of Chl- cago.

Mudo I-‘lrst. Flight

Otto of thc most interested spectators of the take uft‘ was J. A. D. McCurdy of Ottawa who made the first aircraft flight in the British Empire. "I wouldn't. have missed this for the world.’ ho exclaimed. Chatting with tire crew of the North Stut- he re- called hls historic flight of Fob- ruary 1B, 1909. when he took the Silver Dart off the ice at Bad- deck, N. 8.. rose 30 feet into the uir and flow half a nule at 40 miles an hour. ‘Ihe North Star can fly at an elevation of 10.000 feet and cover the {Moo-mile mute from Montreal to London in little more than half a day. The Silver Dart was a pusher tpe biplane built. of rubberized silk and wood. The North Star. all metal. ll 00 times greater in weight. its wing span is twice as

long. its wing area more than three times aa great. its horse- power 144 times more werful.

its speed more than alg t times |faster. Jlooklng at. the instru- ment panel Mlr. McCurdy marvel- led at the development of scien- itlfic navigation aids and remun- [bered with a smile that his only Iultntments in the Hives Dart

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‘berton the guests of Mrs. Pearle

C- and humour

Tl_lE_ gagporrarown GUARDIAN

Claiming share in the $800.- N. Y. estate is Mrg. John Iemptviilc, Ont.

ALBERTON

Mr_ and Mrs. ‘Wallace Hogan have returned home after spend- ing the past winter with rela- tl-ves and friends in United states.

Mrs. Michael A’hearn has been called to her former home in Duvar, owing to the illness of her mother. Mrs. Henry Gallant. l

Her many friends are sorry to learn that Mrs. M. M. Foley is confined to her home with a sprained wrist. the result of g fall on the icy pavement.

w; William Ileavitt uncertain- ed the members of the Ladies’ Aid Sewing Circle on Wednesday. Mrs. James Pike kindly invited the members to her home for the next meeting.

, Mesa-s. Justin Mallet. and Alyre Gaudln recently returned front Moncton, N‘. 3., where they had been employed during the white“ mouths.

Miss Olive Albert recently re- turned froim the Prince County Hospital where she underwent a successful operation.

Mrs. William Iurkin is renew- ing former acquaintances in Al- berton. She is the house guest of Mrs_ Carl. Weeks. .

l. Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Callaghan recently spent |, brief holiday in Charlottetown. While in the capt- tal Mr. Callaghan attended the P. I. I. Teachers’ Convention.

New York's Trinity church stands.

Four hundred nersons in Canada. Britain and the U. 8. say ‘they

are descendants of Robert Edvvarda.

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They say he owned land where

Stewardship.” Mrs_ W. C. Law. son tendered her resignation as Treasurer which was regretfully accepted. Mrs. H. D. Corbett was appointed to act as Treasurer for the remainder of the year. It was moved by Mrs. Weeks and second- ed by Mrs. Ramsay that an invi- tation be extended to the WIMS. Filly to meet in Alberton in June. motion carried‘ An interesting pope:- on "Citizenship" was given

Messrs. William Leavltt and. Erskine Gavin spent the cast‘ week in Charlottetown, where they attended an automatic seating course. .

Mrs. James Gallant was s. week- end vlsitor to Alberton the guest of Mrs_ Darve Crawford.

Hr. and Mrs. George M23011 and little son Michael of Halifax. N1. are on an extended visit to Al-

McNeil. Mr. Edward DcsRoche spent the weekend -in Alberton, the guest. of

Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Bernard

‘Mr. Alvin Wallace has returned to his duties in Halifax, N. 5., af- ter a brief, but pleasant holiday spent with friends and relatives here.

Her many friends regret the indlsposition of Mrs. Henry Doyle‘ in the Western Hospital and wish hcr a, speedy return to heaith.—-A.|

Tha ‘Ladies Aid (Western Hos-| pital) held a very successful pan-_ iry sale in Mr. Alfred Foley's store; on Faturziay. The members feel‘ very grateful towards all thuaei who so kindly helped to make their affair such a, success.

The firemen held a box social and entertainment in the Institute Hall. Easter Monday night. There was an exceptionally large num- ber ln attendance. With ntuclt wit the boxes were auc- tloneeved by Mr. Reginald C'Ccu-, nor. Excellent music was provided. for dartcittg. The net proceeds were tnost satisfactory.

Tltc following visited their homes for the Easter ltolidays: The Misses Martha Wells. Margaret Leard, Doris McCue, P. W. College; Messrs. Fred Wltelan. Claude Wal- ‘lace, St. Dunstanis University; Miss Isobel Wells. S‘Sldc Business. College. Miss Rita Ahcurtt, teaclz- or. Fernwood. Mtssrs. Martin Bandler. Ifenry Brovm, P_ W. Cul- lege. Mr. James Pike.

---The Easter ntectittg of the Al- hcrton Auxiliary of the Wonterfs Missionary Society was hclcl at. the Parsonage There was a large number in attendance. Mrs. Ar- thur Wright led the devotional period. Miss Alice Gordon read a letter from Africa and Oflflrfl l prayer. Two new members were welcomed. Mlrs. Fraser read a letter from Miss Edna mman and Mrs. J. W. Waugh read a letter

were a compass and a dollar watth. His comment on the North Star was it's a magnificent

plane. I-lc reminded newspaper- men that when Alexande Gra- ham Bell. who s nsored the

i000 flight, propltes ed t2tat..in a few years Canadians could have tilnner at home and breakfast the

t2. Joan MacLean;

by Mrs. Ramsay. Mrs. Wattgh, was appointed leader for the May- meeting,

The Alberton Progress Credit Union held their regular monthly meeting 1n The Burke Hall on WBl-illeidfly evenin8_ There was a fair number in attendance. 'I‘hc Pruldent, Mr. John P.‘ Wallace coupled the stair. Tho- Secre- tary Ircasurer. Mr. Howard Hogan read the minutes of the previous meeting, which were approved. MP- Hogan also gave a very sob’ isfaetory financial report. After the general routine business art of the meeting had been complet- ed. it was moved and seconded,

that a Study Club and Card Par- 1

ty be held in the Burke Hall on' Thursday evening. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.

BID OKFIELD SCHOOL

Report for March.

Grade VIII: 1, Katherine Mac-t cod; 2. Gerald Crevrys. | Grade VII: 1. Shirley Andrews; 3. Shirley‘

VI: 1, Beverly MacLean; Or s

uwy .

IV: 1, Wettdell Wood. Grade III: l, Willard Wood. Grade II: 1. Joyce Stetson; '3.

Sandra. MacLcan; 3. Margaret

Wood.

Grade I: 1, Gall MacLean: I.

Jean MacLeod.

Highest Average ‘In Scnlor

Grdes: Shirley Andrews 5301-. Highest Average in Junior

Grades: Joyce Stetson. 05%.". Perfcct Attendance: Katherine,

Shirley Andrews, Shirley \Vnnd,|

Vern. Wctrdcll, lifargaroth 0V1}-

Hildn M. MttcLurc. Tenclicl‘

lard. ctteeavxirwtrttirs-s INSTITUTE

Wood. Grade

2. Vera. Grade

The Ailrii meeting of Green- vale W. I. was held at thc home.

were present.

A pattern has been chosen for Nursery Mat uni-l is now ready for hooking. Mrs. K. Wlti-te has kindly invited members to her home to hook.

‘The various committees gave their rBporls and presented bills amounting to $3.23. This was mov- ed to be paid.

Correspondence was read which included a thank you note and Easter card to members $10.00 was voted to Red Crossdrivc.

Collection for evening $1.00.

Miss Helen Brown invited mem- bers to meet at her home to; the May meeting. roll call "Name a perennial plant" also exchange of slips and seeds.

The singing of the National An-

ncxt morning in London he was laughed at. Mr..Bell. he ro- ansrked. didn't. look so foolish to-

them brought the business part

.0! thc meeting to a close.

A tree contest was put. on by In. and prize won

from Mrs. Easton on "Citristlan,

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of Mrs. B. Wortnacult. on Tuts- da-y evening, April 1st. i Prr-sid-ettt prcsideti and opcnmi , meeting by singing Institute Otlc. followed by roll call responded to by eight members with “My favorite color." eleven visitors

Canadians Seeking Share of Roving Welshman‘: $800,000,000 Estate

Another Canadian claimant is

“fantastic?

Dr. l". S. Fleming. rector o1’ Trinity Action is 20 years old.

{A} ELEVEN

Mrs. Alex Flynn o! lVLit/fhcil. Ont. church. says claims of Edtthtls’ kin

‘Elizabeth 0f The

hi’ Mrs. Lloyd Mat-Lead, after wtwlt an auction sale was enjoy- ed and participated in by all pres- ent. Mr. Sterling MacLean, Dar-‘ llngton very eapably acted as a“. ttoneer and the sum c-f 311m w“ realized.