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GEOTSo Webster was hurriedly "mmmled from his office and n15 wife dissolved ;n tears Oil his shoulder. "what shall we do?" she walled.

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I H9 batted her shoulder awkwardly

lland she reached up and pyeised ,"lcr wet check against hi; ham; Yvu will find my darling for me, “mt Y°“> GWYZE?" she asked tremuiously.

"0! coarse. my dear." but like his , mother-in-law, Geflrgg Webster . refused to take Scotty's disappggy.

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" Axel Rasmussen. Wood islands.

..' K. 0F C. BRIDGE-A week- ly bridge being sponsored by the Knights of Columbus was held in the K. of C. hall, souris, Wednes- day night, January 28th and was well attended. At the conclusion of a very enjoyable evening. prllee were awarded as follows; indies, Mrs. MJ. McQuaid; ontierrlerlb, Mr. W.A. Acorn; conso tion, Mrs, G. Stewart, Mr. MJ. bscQuaid.

SOIIIIIS 8i VIBIIIITY

..‘ Mr. and Mrs. ON. Richards

and daughter Claudia arrived home

Thursday by plane from Montreal

where they were visiting Mrs.

Richards’ parents, Mr. and Mrs... F. Pailn.

The hockey fans of Soul-is sew two very good games in the Bourle rink last Thursday nlg 1n the first game the soul-la iris won over the Georgetown girls by n

acoe of 10-0. I The Georgetown lineup will: Marion Walker, Fiossie Stevens. Helen Murphy, Joan MacQulllsn, Mary Gotell. Gloria Burke, Kay Publicover.

The Souris lineup wasz-Babs MacDonald, Mrs. "Frank Paquet. lvirs. Joe cheverle, Rose Paquet, Barbara chevcr c. Joyce Maebeiian. ' The scorers were:-- 1st. goal, B. MacDonald; 7nd. B. MacDonald; 3rd, Mrs. F. Paquet; 4th., J.. Mal:- Leilan; 5th., B. MacDonald; 6th., B. MacDonald, 7th., B. MacDon- nid; 3th.. Mrs. 1". Pltquet; 9th., R. Pliquet; 10th.. B. Cheverie.

The girls showed plenty of spirit and sportsmanshir. which allows that hockey can also be a woman's game. During the some the ref- eree, Forbes Kennedy, gave two penalties to Georgetown and three

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. . . ._._._. a public's InffJrmltiOn/‘hls own re- port on the work as carried out by the Committee under his Chair- manship. 1 will, however, mention certain potent {bets which I be- lieve are worthy of special attent- ion.

New Industries

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“M. the bellnnins of this Council's term of office. a ‘Pedal Committee was appointed to en- courage industry to establish in Charlottetown, and to help secure sites on which to locate. To this end along with tile Provincial Government. the pickle plant was erected and is now in operation at the outskirts of our-city. The piece of land at the North end of Elm Avenue was sold to Evan- gellne Beverages, as a manufactur. trig and distributing centre for the Prince Edward Island trade.

"'I‘he establishment of these two

not to any great extent take up our surplus labor. Let us continue to work with the end in view that there will be enough industries in Charlottetown to make manfcctur- ing sufficient to take (‘are of all unemployment. which‘ is fast be- coming an Issue of grout l-oitcorn.

"During the your. considerable work of a permanent nature was done, thus necessitating CLpitfll expenditure. May I again re- iterate my words of a year ago "Only where absolutely essential should the debenture debt of this City be increased. Never should large projects for the, providing of employment be entered upon, with- out first having it in black and ‘white from the Dcvrilinlon Govern- Jnent that we will be re-imbursed ‘p0 per cent for all money spent

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ion of the world. We were again favoured by o, visit from Mr. Murphee and his party on the "Know Mississippi Better" tour.

"it is with regret that we record the passing of Mr. Fred Picker-d of Jul‘ Fire Department, called to ills eternal rest at such an early age. Also Mr. James Heromof the street Department.

"May I express to Mr. Fullerton and those under his supervision and to Chief Blrtwistle Ind his Officers my appreciation for their year's work and for the many cool-testes extended me. And to my Council 1 would also offer my sincere thanks for your co-o erst- ion during my term of of cc. I believe that the last two years ilave seen much accomplished

Produce

MONTREAL, Jail. 30 ~ (CP;_ Produce prices quoted here iullay were reported by the Donliriicp Department of Agriculture as folt lows:

Eggs: Free eases, A large 42 1-3 ~43; med 40 1-2-41; A pullets 3d ~39; B 97-38; C 28—30. Packed for export A large 44 i-z-ls; med 4.2 1-2-46.

Butter: Wholesale Que pasteup. ized, fresh and storage no. l, U! 3-4. Current recetpts Que no i pas- teurized M; no 2 60. First grade creamery print Job price 68-40 1-4. solids 68-438 1-4.

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penalties to Souris. ,ill providing work fol‘ such purposes.

through your llntiring efforts. Ghee". Current ream; “up

Their ‘lnother would have her IOflI an” ‘erwusly- “H511 WY" ill! ‘when a second Berkshire Scott. She waeI hens”! ready? he 55 d- constantiy groom ng seotty for the} J Whfievel‘ W" think best. dear." role and it put h'm in a franiym ‘m’ fntered-

‘ Cards had been issued for

In-Garoiyns opinion Rosalie was‘. a

the worst possible companion‘ for his bitter moods,

"I don't. know why you encour- age seotty to run with Rosalie," Carolyn said to her mother. "In case you haven't heard, she's about the most reckless thing in town."

"Jane Akers’ daughter! Don't be absurd. Carolyn."

Carolyn sighed. She thought it n illttie pathet‘: how blind her mother was when she did not want to see. Because ‘Rosalie came from an ex- cellent family and had been t0

enough to mind her manners in front of Scotty's .mother,. Julia Webster was convinced Rosalip was all she should be.

Seotty was not home enough that

winter for his family to catch more than a glimpse of him. He came in along after the rest were in bed. He slept till noon every day and went out again as soon as he got up. ' "You're sort of burrfng the candle at both ends, aren't you son?" asked George Webster late in February.

“Anything to kill time." retorted scotty, banging the'door behind him,

The first night Scotty failed to

much about it. ft happened before. Once Peyton took Scotty home with him because he was in no condit-

suspected Scotty had spent nights sleep rig it off in the police station. He had friends at lilead- quarters who were glad lo lock him up to keep hirn out of mischief and turn him loose the next morning with nothing said..

When, however, Bcotty did not turn up in his bed for the third morning. the entire Scott household was agitated. Julia Webster was positive he had been kidnapped. Her brothers agreed with hi.

"Don't be ridiculous." snapped

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ldinner dance the following night .1“ CaYdYIYa ItOnor. At first Julia lWebster said she could not 3p i through with it. i “You must be brave, dear,» 1.3"’!!! said gently. "It isn't like ‘ W" l0 Collapse in an emergency," ‘l “He hqd touched the necessary L chord. Berkshire soot; would never have weakened in the criss. Julia ipuiled herself together. She buck.

4 on her armor and proceeded to give ‘a very good imitaton of a sblartan mother.

Shes really rather yvonderfuui," murmured Carolyn that night. “at. filling her mother l'ecei\g their guests with a gallant smile.

None of the people at the party "W "Willi"! lmlai. Once or twice

to crack, but her husband was always beside her m lend hi’: moral MIPPOH- From time to t:me she Glled up at him gretefuiiy. Caro. iyn had not dreamed her father “mm 1°°Il 59 TIBPPY. The party was a success although caroiyn drew p breath of relief when ‘the last guest said good night.

"Thwk ‘willful. till-t’! over." she murmured. thinking she had never in her life been so tired of trying to appear entertained when sh was bored to tears. -

Just then the doorbell rang. “Who on earth at this hour of Ylllilt!" cried her mother, turning ‘. white.

"Probably somebody forgot some- thing." murmured George Webster.

His wfe clutched his ‘arm. "It's the kidnaperl Oh. George,_do some- thing!"

"Yes. dear." he said, patting her hand. "Don't be alarmed. Scotty's all right." ‘ ,

He did not wait for the maid to answer the summons, but opened the front door himself. Carolyn and her mother had followed him as for as the entrance to the draw. lug-room.

"How do you do, Mr. Webster," murmured Beau Bell. "How do you do. Mrs. Webster? Hello, Carolyn."

Ho was wearing a rough plaid lllrlber jacket over a scarlet sweater and itilall trousers. f-ie looked-big- ‘gqr and brawner than ever.‘ His face we! fiuehpd from the wind,‘ his

iyn remembered them. Ho gave not a cursory glance and then turned to her father. "Pm sorry," he alld.."flcotty has had a little mishap." , ' "

"Boottyi" exclaimed Julia Web’- ster. "Do you know where he m”

“lure! said Beau Bell. "Don't nu,"

"We haven't seen lcotty in savor-

al dpyl." explained Gloria Web- ster. "His mother feared he’ had been iuailapee."

Ioau grinned. "ecotty didn't toll grlo no‘ was hidfrlg- out, though I might have sea it. Ito's been working in lilo.’ - ~

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'I‘he second some was between the Georgetown Eagles and the Souris Legionaires, with the score being 9-5 in favour of the Eagles.

The Eagle lineup was: Goal, L. Stevens; defence, W. MacLean. W, Lovers; forwards. I-i. MacLean, l". Levandler, L. Fizgeraid, A. Landry. H. Stevens. S. MacNeil, A. MaCSWuIfl, F. MacLean, H. Gotaii.

The Leglonnaire lineup was: Goal, W. Pierce; defence. R. Mac- liltyre, O. Cheverie. B. MaoCorm- Lck; forwards, F. Beliiveau, M. MacPhce, G. MacDonald, J. Mac- Intyre. F. Lewis, C. Jarvis. O. Maclntyre, J, MacDonald, V. Jar- vis.

The scorers were: ist. goal, F. Levandier iEagies); 0nd,, 1'. Lewis (Legion); 3rd, L. Fltqgeraid i!!!" lea); 4th., M. MacPhee (Legion); 5th.. r‘. Lavender llllatiel): 9th- Il. Stevens (Eagles); 7th., l... Fitz- gerald (Eagles); 8th.. H. Marti-lean (Eagles); 9th., L. Fitzgerald (Eag; les); l0th., F. Lewis (Legion); llth: MfMaePhee (Legion); 11th., l-f. MacLean (Eagles); 18th goal. B. MaeCormack (Legion); l4th.. H. MacLean (Eagles). _ ' .

The penalties were: ‘f. Jarvis (Legion); W. ivlecLsan (Eagles); 0. Oheverie (Letion)."‘

This game was very fest with the Eagles having the lead duripg the whole game. 'I‘i'le referees were F. Kennedy and E. LaVle.

DUST KILL! FOUL’!!! L168

Lice are at home on prhctically all species of birds. Corrmfm farm‘ poultry is no exception. i

Because most hen houlel have, ‘deal conditions for the growth and multiplication of lice. chickens ate usually infested more than other barnyard fowl. While warm con- ditions are most favourable, lice thrive in both summer and winter nnd the various stages of growth can be found on the birds at. any time of the you‘. Unlike mltel. lice rernun on fowl for their entire life cycle.

Good poultry husbandry, oioanl houses and dust baths. and a plentiful supply of fresh drinking water are the most practical wow- porll against lice. Despite those pre- cautions, howeven- infestations break out Ind othQ Iflfthfll 91 control gnuit be employed. _

While 130th sprays and dips are effective, they cannot he Noem- mended for winter- ‘of the danger of colds. According to (Ill B. Snyder, product specialist of (bf-L's agricultur: chemicals,‘ division, a duet. formu ation is but in wintry weather.

Mr. Snyder added. that newer bhenlioait armnow available to combat ‘poultry lice. but until their value has boon definitely esteblhhod, farmers are advised to await results.

DIQI‘! IND M’ DIAL

_._,_ WATIRIDO. 000-. ha. I - A Toronto Chinese learned wit! two fellow-countrymen were so enxipus in sell iiIn their thriving laundry buoinell here: The bulld- ing had been condemned onirtlley bed been forced w vacate. Now he can't got his money book.

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ifrheiDomlnion Government collects‘ the unemployment insurance and by so doing has made itself re- Taponsibie. This city is only the medium through which In respect to Charlottetown the money will

be spent."

“Gentlemen, 1 mention this fact because the immediate years ahead will be vital ones in the

financial set-up of our City. We are now shouldered with about everything we can swing,

"I hope future Councils will keep in ‘mind the fact that Li. dtlrng the war years and those years since the War, we have refrained from capital expenditures except where absolutely necessary and have sLVEd and reduced, our city's debt, there is no reason to assume that we are at liberty to spend freely. May the Councils that take office continue to practice a policy of strict economy, for only by so doing can illls City hope to reduceits debenture debt to the position where such a large pre- centage of our revenue‘ will not have to be ear-marked for deben- tu e interest and Sinking Fund alllotlnent. Only in this way can we hope to cope with the times that are ahead -- the aftermath o! War years. We cannot antici- pate a higher tax rate but. to the contrary.

Debt Reduction

"I know our chairman of Finance in his report, will have many interesting facts to give you. but. while these figures may also appear iti his report, I am sure they are deserving of repetition. The Net Debt of this City at December lose was 1.em.i.'l'l.2a. The Net Debt g1.aos,o91,0o_ Reduction. In the debt of this City $51,486.15. ‘

"Over and above debentures which matured and were 50 per cent re- funded, your Finance Committee further pa'd off an additional 080,000.00. thus reducing the deben- turo debt of this City thil extra amount. Notwithstanding this amount o1 bonds paid off from civic Account, we are pleased to show a surplus of Revenue over nrpenallui-s a; goprtoo.

"To: Arrears to the amount of 002,010.00 were collected,

necelpts were 10s per cent of

“During the year. the Street de- ppi-tment. ,-furthei', increased its eguipfiienvby thepurchase of e modern. up-bo-date" asphalt plant ‘When tiiieis set up. we can t-hen lllnticlpele a pevlbs progrml.