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THE EASTERN GUARDIAN

AGENTS:-MONTAGUE: Harold F. Landry. Mrs. Byron Stewart." AGENT GEORGETOWN:

The Guardian may be bought at the following places in Montague: Blue Dome Restaurant. and Guardian Office: In Georgetown: The Post Office; in Souris: The Snack Bar.

Wsldon Lavera

JOEMENT-Car Just unloaded. Onion filled. Poole and Thomp- son, Lt.d. Montague.

....'COBlLEC'l'ION- Mr. William Acorn, Liberal First Rings. in the Draft Address debate last. Thurs- day night stated that two drag- gers fishing out of Sourls had each caught over 1,000,000 pounds a: fish last season not 5.000.000 as reported. In speaking of th new fish processing industry "in the New England States Mr. Acorn referred to the product as pre-heated fish slicks not fish steaks.

JTBAFFIC CASES-At magist- rata's court at Georgetown yester- day before Stipendiary Magistrate Joseph W. MacDonald. the cases of a resident of Victoria Cross and of a resident of Greenfield on charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated were ad-

journed for one week. The de- fendants were represented by counsel. and last week entered A

plea of not guilty.

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Bristol and Vicinity ivrr. Mfillrls Margll was in the

city on Tuesday on business, also calling on old friends.

Miss Pearl Grant, St. Patrick": Road. was 3. recent. visitor to this vicinity guest of Miss Kay Steele.

The Misses Bertha Florence and Mabel MacDonald were re:-ant visitors to their old home here from the city.

.. 'Mr. Joe MacDonald was in the city on Tuesday on business. Joe has suffered from a sore back most of the winter, an old ailment since war days.

Mr. Howard Mosher left this week on return to his home in Toronto, after been called home on the sad mission of the death in! his mother. Mr. Moshcr has re- aided in Toronto since he left the army 10 years ago. He visited his suing mother last summer.

The community is sorry to learn that Mr. Leo Rossiter had the mis- fortune to fracture his ankle last week and has had to have the injured limb placed in a cast. He is still able to be around the busy store with his father. this being a busy season right now.

some people are using tractors On the Clay roads to get around. With the ruts the mail drivers are the ones who are suffering right now using two wheeled road csrts. They were only getting along at a walk speed. A 20-mile route takes all day long.

Another in a series of dances was held at the Memorial March 1. and was well attended.

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NOW SHOWING .

three Georgetown youths appear-

..'VlBlT EXHIBITION - Fifteen Montague Camera Club members were visitors to Charlottetown on Sunday to view the exhibition of prints at the Harris Memorial Art Gallery as guests of the Charlotte- town Csmera Club. Following the afternoon showing of the pic- tures, the ladies of the Charlotte- town Carriema Club provided an afternoon tea which was greatly appreciated by the Montague club. after which Mr. Chuck Walper. Charlottetown president. presented the prizes to the two Montague members. Miss Vera Beck. third prize winner for her picture titled "Old Maid". and to Mr. Arnold Wightman. fourth prize winner for his picture titled "Beyond This Place". Mr. Gilbert Clements, president of the Montague club, then thanked the lunch commit, tee and the Charlottetown club for a delightful afternoon.

..'NEW CHARGES LAID - At magistrates court at Georgetown yesterday before Stipendiary Ma- gistrate Joseph W. MacDonald.

ed charged with breaking and entry and aso theft of an auto- mobile. Magistrate MacDonald. read new charges: breaking and entry and theft at the shop of Nelson Hanson, Georgetown; breaking, en-

try and theft at the home of Mrs. .W. MacLaren. Georgetown: break- ,ing and entry at the cottage of lcccil Bell, Brudenell Point; dam-; age to the extent of s20.00 or moral (section 6101: Criminal Coder. at the cottage of Cecil Bell, Bruden ell Point; breaking and entry at the cottage of Atwood MacDonald.

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Brudenell Poinit; damage to the :extent of 520.00 or more at the; cottage of Atwood MacDoiinld,i Brudenell Point; damage to the iextent of snow or more to the "cottage of H.T. Jamloson, Brud- enell Point. A charge of breaking rind entry at thiscottage was read at the last hearing. The accused were remanded and their cases adjourned to lo a.m.Monday next.

Music was furnished by Burns orchestra from the city and quite a number of dancers came along kwlth the Band. this being the final tdilllca until after Lent.

The ice in the river and the bay is gone beyond repair and it's not much different now as the smelt fishing season is over and practi- cally no one puts up any fresh water ice now as frigidaires are used in the stores and homes. Last summer not a pound of ice could be bought here. Times have chang- ad from the days hundreds of tons were stored by the fishermen and stores. along with private homes. Every yard had an ice house.

The funeral of the late John Reginald MacDonald who was drowned in Toronto last week was held Wednesay morning at St. Andrews R. C. Church where Requiem High Mass was celebrat- by his uncle. Rev. Reginald MacDonald, P.P. at Borden. Fath- er MacDonald also conducted the burial service at the grave. Rev. George Mccormack. P.P. was pres-

were Roddie McAdam. Stephen McAdam. Harold MacDonald Lloyd McEwen. Giles Joey, and Charlie MacDonald. all friends of the late Mr. MacDonald. Despite the ter- rible state of the roads the funeral was a large one many walking to the church from the Village of Mount Stewart. Burial was in the family plot in the church cemetery. sincere sympathy is extended to the young man's parents, sisters and brothers.

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Ontario Poir Bag 67 Foxes In Winter

0R.H.iLIA. Ont. (OP)-A black-

,will visit with relatives. Mrs. Mac-

ent in the sanctuary. Pallbearerslfougm, Contest.

Georgetown And Vicinity

. .'Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gotell. sr., were Ivisitora to Charlottetown on March 18.

Miss Louiae Murphy spent several

days in Charlottbown recently as the guest of friends. Miss Mary Doyle, R.N.. who hu been visiting her father, Mrs. Ern- est. Doyle since last Qitumn. left March 18. on return to Boston, Mass.

Mrs. Lemuel Maccormack and daughter Aldene, who have spent the winter in Charlottetown, ar- rived in Georgetown a few days ago and have taken up residence once again in their home on Rich- mond Street. Mr. S. C. Knight. Mrs. Margaretl Allen, Miss Joyce Jenkins and Mr.l Howard Walker were visitors to! Montague on March 18.

Mrs. Ella Macxinnon left March 19. for Boston, Mass, where she

Kinnon will iicconipany her sister Mrs. Ellsworth of Boston, Mass. and Miis. Arnold of Bangor. Me., who are returning to their homes in the United States. after having been called here due to the death of their mother, Mrs. John Lannl-I gan. i

Mr. and Mrsfstetvart Burke and. family of Port Elgin, N. B.. motor-i ed to the Island recently where they visited Mr. Burke's brotheinl Mr. lVill'iziiii Burke. Jr. ,

..'Mr. Willianrvfsuiike, Sr.. whoi spent the winter in Port Elgin. N. 8.. arrived in Georgetown last week and is the guest of his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs.I William Burke Jr. l

Billy Murphy was a visitor to Charlottetown last week.

LAC. William Hobbs of Green- wood is visiting his parents. Mr. and Mrs. William Hobbs.

Mrs. Douglas Rutherford and son, of Halmax. N. S., are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Hobbs.

Mr. and Mrs. l-larold MacLenn of Chill'IOIIPIu'7llfl were week-end guests of rrlatives in Georgetown.

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene MacDon- ald and family of Charlottetown were week-end guests of Mrs. MacDonald's parents.Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Roche.

Flying Officer Herbert Parker of the R.C.AF.. stationed at Green- wood, N. S.. is visiting his parents. Mr. and Mrs. K. W. Parker.

Leading Seaman Harold Dicks of the R.C.N.. stationed at HIMCS Queen Charlotte, spent the week- end in Gecrgeown as the guest of his parents. Captain and Mrs. Nelson Dicks.

Georgetown High school hockey team and the Georgetown bah- tams played hosts on Friday night in the Georgetown rink, to their oounterparts from Souris. The local bantams came off on the long and of a 4-2 score in a hard In the second game of the evening. the High School teams battled to a 3-3 tie.

LAC. Albert Hobbs of the RC. A.F.. stationed at Trenton. Ont... is visiting his pavwits, Mr. and Mrs. William Hobbs. Albert was called home due to the illness of his father.

Mr. Frank scloman left by car on March 21 for New York City. On his return he will be accom- panied by his daughter. Mrs. Ger- ald Morrison. who has been visit- ing in New York, and by his son- in-law and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Ceredunl of New York. who will take up permanent residence in their home in Georgetown.

smith fumed fox hunter and his companion of Moonstone village have bagged 81 foxes this winter! -their best season on record. 1

Blacksmith Percy Shannon andl Clifford Woodrow team up with two dogs to track and shoot foxes. They said the low price of fur which kept many hunters out of the field is part of the reason for their high score.

NOTICE

TO MERCHANTS AND OTHERS My wife, Mrs. Marion Ettn Leeco. of Murray River, in Kings County. having left my bed and board without cause and without my consent, I hereby notify all merchants and other persons that I am- no longer responsible for any debt! contracted by the said Mar- Ior. Etta Leeco. and any merchant or other person giving credit to the said Marion Etta Learn, whether in my name or other- wise. wlthout my consent In wri'- ing first had and obtained. shall do so at his own risk. and I will not be responsible for same. Dated this 22nd day of March. A.D. 1954. LEBTEI BREHACT LEECO, Murray River, Kings County.

Mr. Clarence Stewart, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Stewart. re- cently successfully passed his Do-I mlnlon Government. Civil Service examinations in Toronto, Ontario, and has entered upon his duties in Toronto with the Canadian Customs Department.

Miss Anna Prosper. Grade XI student at Montague Memorial High School. was the Week-Elld guest. of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. William Prosper.

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Peakes And . o n Vicinity

.fMrs. Pntirirtk-?larkin. Pf-akes Road, visited Ch'inwn on March 16.

Mrs. flharloablfjigoiisnn. St. Pat-

rick's Rnad, visited Ch'town on March 16. '

Mr. John I). MacDonald, Moni- ague. visited his hrofher Joseph on March 18.

Miss Anna Mrlnnls, teacher in Fr-nningbrook School. spent the week-end of March 13 at her home.

Mr. Harr) My:-rs Iinri the mis- fortune of having his foot cruslinvl w.ih a in: while working in the woodsu All hope to see him out again soon.

Mr. Pr:-dc-rick Ciiiisn, and daughter Margaret, who has spent some time at Peakes have moved to Mt. Stewart.

Mr. Allan MacDonald recentlyl urchassd the proplrty st Poskes erfnoriy owned by Mr. P. J. Mac- Donald. now of Charlottetown.

Tuesday.

ling Macdonald. beautiful pacer "Rebecca's Money" seems to have

."l'l-IE GUARDIAN. llundas And Vicinity

A successful card party was held on March 11 at the home of Far-

quhsr Campbell, Dundas. Twelve

tables were in play. Luiies' prize was won by Mrs. Alamo Riley; gents was won by Frank Perry.

Mr. Raymond Acorn, accomp-

anied by J. J. Campbell and Dale

Judson. were visitors to the city on Wednesday last.

Mr. John L. Judson has under- gone an operation on his foot last Jack has been ll pa- tient in the polio wing of Provin- cial sanatoriurn since Jan. 1. His many friends hope for a speedy recovery.

From Dundaa Cross Roads to Bridgetown there's a stretch of

fine sleigh road which is proving

to be quite a speedway. Mr. Ster- owner of that an edge on all comers.

Mr. Lawrence McLeod of Cum- berland Hlll was a week-end vis- itor to High Bank.

Mr. Allison McDonald of Bridge- town, accompanled by John M. McLeod of Strathcona. were vis- itors to Murray Harbour last week where they witnessed the hockey game between Little Bands and Forest Hill players.

Mrs. John L. Judson is spend- ing a few days in Charlottetown.

Mr. Douglas MoMaster. accomp- anied by Clayton McLeod, were visitors to Upton last Tuesday, guests of friends.

Mr. Alonzo Riley of Primrose has traded his 1948 Ford truck for a fine looking 1952 Ford.

Mr. L. S. Hungr was a business visitor to Charlottetown on Friday last.

The cutting of pulp. pitprops and firewood seems to be the or- der of the day in this vicinity. A number of men have regular liv- lng quarters in the heart of the forest.

Some local fishermen are busily engaged getting traps and gear ready for spring fishing.

Believe it. or not a frog for toad) was heard creaking in a nearby swamp during the aprlriglike wea- ther recently.

Mr. Jack Duncan of France Road was I business visitor to 33- Peter's on Saturday last.

Mrs. Mary Acorn. egg grader at Matthew 4: McLean'l. middl- town. was a vLsltor to Mt. Buch- anan on Sunday last. she was

iaccompan-led by her sisters-in-law.

Mrs. Wallace Wood and Mrs. '1'.

Taylor.

Mr. Joseph G. Campbell who LI attending the Legislature sessions. spent Sunday at his home in Pop- lar Point.

The mat-hooking fever seems to be prevalent in this vicinity. some ladies having as many as four and five lovely mats hooked.

Two local boys, whose camp is 11,-; miles from civilization. de- cided to attend a hockey game. Returning in the morning. immu- ine their surprise to find the fresh tracks of old. Bruin. and very large tracks they W9” W9- followlng along the path to their camp. Old Bruin proceeded to dig up old cans and refuse, then cir- cled the csmp and his next stop was at a nearby brook. Later on in the day the boys again came in contact with old Bruln's tracks when he again circled their huge pulpwood pile. This is the fourth time indications point to bears be- ing in this area. Where are all the local marksmen? CG

c.N.s7IiaTi3E's Last Year

OTTAWA, (CP)-The govern- ment's Canadian National (West Indies) steamshlps had an oper- ating log of 052,140 In 1953 compared with an operating profit of 326.276 the year before.

Its annual report tabled Monday in the Commons by Transport Minister Chevrier showed both traffic volume and revenue down. operating expenses decreased. but not as much as revenue.

The company grossed 04.-509.342. against 07,440,367 in 1952. ODE!”- iiiing expenses went down to 05.- 33l,'lO8 from 0'I.1M.0'll.

Freight revenues at 01,386,000 were down 36 per cent. mllnlif due to a decline in traffic and re- ductlon in rates on northbound cargoes of rtw sugar. Tonnue de' creased by about 80,000 tom.

Withdrawal of the last two of the CNS fleet of "Lady" vessels resulted in KO" TCVFIWN falling to 0182.32! from 069.100.

After payment of interest and other charges. ONE had an in- come deficit of 0l.130N0- Th” compared with 00.000 in 1062. l-lowevor. the mial ddlolt figure was I faced to 0640.001 "Om "15 proceeds of the sale of the Lady Nelson and Lady Rodney early In the year.

the Provincial

is it patient at Sanitarium and recently under- went an operation. Her friends from this vicinity are glad to know that she is making a sat- lsfactory return to good health. Messrs. Walter and lmmanusl Ryrne, of Moran. RR. were vis- itnra to St. Patrick's Road. March

Many from this vicinity took gar! la the retreat which was all In It. Teresa Convent. larch

Mrs. lfrhan Bradley returned '0.

her home on March if: after via-' iting her daughter, Marcella, wIio'

i1-is. Reverend William Ilinpsovi frrm Si. niinstavrs University on

many .

CHARLOTTETCWN St. Oolusilia &lficinity

Mr. Edward Holland was a week- end visitor to East Baltic. guest of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Keene.

Mr. Pius Mcllachern. who has spent the put months in Humil- ton. 0nt., has returned and is now spendlrig sortie time with his mother. Mrs. Paul Mcllachern, st. Columbs.

Friends of Miss Sarah MacDon- ald are pleased to hear she is well again. Miss MacDonald had the misfortune of falling in her home some time ago, resulting in an injury to her head.

Mrs. Paul J. MacPhee was a recent visitor to St. Columbs where she was the guest of her sister, Mrs. S. A. McAulay.

Miss Regina Campbell. returned to her home last week from Bour- is Hospital where for two weeks previously she had taken medical treatment. Miss Campbell feels much improved. and all hope the improvement c 0 ii tin ii e 3. Miss Campbell spent several years in the nursing profession in U. 3. A. but retired to her newly-built home last year.

The condition of Mrs Emma Fraser is much improved. This grand old lady has had consider- able illness during the past few months, but has shown that the good material of her generation is hard to beat. It is worthy of note that in the home where she now resides. live four generations. namely, Mrs, Emma Fraser, her daughter. Mrs. Marjorie Camp- bell. Mrs. Campbi-ll's daughter. Mrs. Staffer Biiertein, Mrs. Boer- tion's twin daughters. Wnriita and Bonita.

Mr. and Mrs. Clive Bruce and family, who spent the winter with Mr. Elliot Bruce. have returned to Elmira where Clive will pre- pare for his usual lobstrr-fi.sh- ing at Nortii Lake.

Friends of Mr. Angus .1, Mc- Aiilay are pleased to hear he has recovered from a recent illness and is at present rit his own home

sincere sympathy goes out to bereaved husband. brother, sister and relatives of the late Mrs. K. M. Mathleson who suffered a heart attack nnd passed away at her home in Souris. Josie, as she was familiarly called. was of a very friendly nature and will be sadly missed by those who had the plea- sure of knowing her. Her funeral which was verv lnrgely attended took place at St, Mary's Church. on March 8. and following Re- quiem High Mass, her remains

were laid in the adjoining ceme- tery.

Due to the condition of the roads. Mr. C Campbell was not

able to cover his route Saturday. lath. consequently no mail was delivered on the East Baltic mute. Monday, March 15.

The residents of Glencorrodalv are still without a mall coirrler. Their mail is being sent to East Baltic P. 0.. and delivered to them personally.

Mr. syl. Sutherland who was engaged in the lumber business here, has returned to his home in Souris.

The parishioners of St. Columba Cliurch'. turned out last week in the woods of the parish farm. the men of some sections cutting on one day. other sections saw- in;:, and still others splitting on other days. In this way it is hoped enough wood would be secured for the ensuing year. besides cut- ting down on coal expenses.

A variety concert is to he held St. Patrick's night in Elmira hall

in aid of St. Columbia Church. participants being a e I C C t 6 d throughout theparish.

Miss Corinne Gallant is now visiting at the home of her mand- parents, Mr. and Mrs, Stephen Miller.

Mr. Arthur Bruce who Spent

the past few months in Maine has returned to his home at East DRI- tic. Accompanyinif him (mm W9 lumbering area were: John Rob- crtson, Robert Yates. Arthur Rob- ertson and Hnroid Stewart.

ton March 13. an Irish concert was given in East Baltic School. The program opened by IIHITTISII Song. "It's is Ions: WILV 10 T'-DD?!" ary" in unison by all W110 Wok part. A three-act-drama was pre- sented by Joseph Fay. Weldon Rose, Arlene Robertson. AlVI'l Rose, Paul Fisher and Mrs. Colin Dixon. All performed well and caused plenty of laughter In the audience. Mrs. John B. Fay fur- nished violin selections. beinz IC- companled by Mrs. Clinton Stew- art on the organ. Miss. -I087! Dixon sang "Galway Bsy.' BN5 Mrs. Harry Dixon and Miss Anlli Rose sang. "The Wearing of the Green." Mrs. Walter Dixon rend- ered "The River ahsnnon.' and Mrs. R. B. MacGrcizor. "Danny Boy." Mr. Stephen Miller r-clteryl. "St. Peter At The Golden Gate.

Miss Phyllis Rose is now at the home of her parents. Mr. Ind Mrs. C. C. Rose. Miss Rose is soon to be a participant in a com- ing special event. -09-

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Eight of every 100 motor vr'i- Irles shipped by Canadian factor- ies last year were for export.