I Commissioners Hear Strong Case Agaiprlimsi Rates Boosi

OTTAWA (cm-nu board of grsnsport on has ad- loifrnech until Monday its hearing )l a railway application for a 15- par-cent general freight rate in- ZFE858.

lta closing witnesses Friday were the Canadian Federation of Agriculture and the Interprovin- zial Farm Union Council. Both op- posed the railways' request for higher rates.

Strong council criticism of the board's June decision to grant the railways an interim general rate increase of seven per cent. which expires Oct. 31, ran Into oppos- ition from assistant chief commis- sioner Hugh Wardrope, chairman of the hearing.

The council said the board's de- cision to grant the interim in- crease. also being reviewed at this hearing, ”without a full hear- ing first has been a verdict pre- ceding evidence."

sublime in its aim- plicity. it raises a question of far- reaching consequenciea. it may not point to the imminent death of Canadian democracy, but it is wholly unsatisfactory to the pub- lic sense of justice."

Mr. Wardrope noted that the board had-, heard representations from the railways, interested provinces and others concerned with the affect oi a freight rate increase.

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The board was accustomed to criticism, much of which was probably Justified. But when state- ments suggested the board had

have made are unjustified." Mr. Cormack made no comment.

The federation brief said that since the last general railway freight rate increase in 1953, rau- way wages have risen M per cent compared to a ll!-per-cent In- crease in wages paid by industry generally.

Yet induaty in general had raised -its prices from only one tofourparnentinthatperiod while the railway! now wanted to raise their charges it per cent.

With this in mind. the CFA said, "we see no reason why Irelgtu rates should be increased above the level of 1963. much less by

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BURLINGTON

On Saturday gv Septem- ber 22nd, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Caseley were guests of huor at their home at Kelvin grove when ' llmillf party was held to cele- brate their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. A silver aarving tray was presented by Mrs. Heath May- hew on behalf of the family. TM! was accompanied by an address In verse read by Mrs. Ellis Prof- itt. The celehrnnta were also the recipients of a crystal and silver relish set and a silver Ind PYWI casserole presented by their daugh- ter-in-law. Mrs. George cauicy. and a beautifully decorated wed- ding cake presented In hlra. Las- AUGUSTINE COVE. ICIOOI. The following is the report for the month of septamber of the Augustine Cove School. .

not used due diligence or had ruled in bad faith, than he must take Issue with them.

”I think on reflection." he told A. V. Cormack, president of the Ontario Farm Union Council. who read the brief, "you will perhaps see that remarks such as you

the in per cent being requested."

The council brief said "there is no need for either a lsper-cent or a seven'Pel'-cent boost in freight evidence ldainst it is overwhelm- ratea at the present time. The mg...

4 CONWAY

nirs. William MacNelll, accom- panied by his mother Mrs. Oscar Maclvlelll, brother Ronald and Mrs. Mark Broome, Freeland, were but- iness visitors to Charlottetown on Saturday, September 29th.

Mr. ancy Mrs. Harold Palmer and children, Lloyd and Elaine. Borden. were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John. D. Palmer on Saturday. September 29th.

Mr. Vernon Boyle has returned to his home after two months ab- sence. lobster fishing at the Brae.

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bridges and family, Gagetown, New Bruns- wick. were weekend visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Bulger, Foxley River.

Mrs. Gabriel Bulger and Miss Becky Bulger. Foxley River, were business visitors to Summerslde, Saturday, September 29th.

The September meeting of the Women's Auxiliary of St. Peters Anglican CllIll'Cll, Lot Eleven, was held at the home of Mrs. Russell Key, Foxely River on Friday eve- ping, September 23th.

The September meeting of the Conway United Ladies Aid was held at the home of Miss Pearle

Craig, Poplar Grove on Friday evening, September 28th.

Mrs. Charles Keizer and son Ro- bert. Foxely River, were business visitors to Summerslde on Satur- day. Septembe 29th.

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Matt- hews and children, Summerside, were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Keizer, Foxely River on Sunday, September 30th.

Mr. William E. Macklnnon. Sum- merside. spent the weekend at this home in Conway.

Mr. and Mrs. James Macl(lnnon, Coleman. were visitors at the home 'of Mr. and Mrs. John Murphy, Poplar Grove on Sunday. Septem- ber 30th.

Miss Erma Morrison, 0'Leary, spent the weekend visiting the hom- es of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Morri- sun and Mr. and Mrs. George Morrison.

Mr. James Winn, who is em- ployed on a government dredge in King's County, spent the weekend with his wife and family.

Captain C.J. Morrison was a business visitor to Summarsida on Friday, September 38th.

Mr. and Mrs. Lawson MacDon- ald and family, St. Eieanor's. were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Win on Sunday. September 30th.

Mr. William Coughlln left re- cently for Gagetown. New Bruns- wick. to look for employment.

Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Morrison left recently for Argyle Shore. Mr. Morrison plans on fishing oysters and they will both stay at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mor- rison. -. . .

Mr. William MacNeIll who has been employed with the Canadian Bank of Commerce at Summer- aide, Windsor, Nova Seotia and Charlottetown, is spending a weeks vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar W. MacNeill, before

leavl to take his basic training ' with a Air Force at St. Joan. Quebec.

Mrs. Elliott niggar. Portage. spent a few days recently at the home of Mrs. Mary Graham, sum- merside.

Mr. and Mrs. Hartford Millar, Northam. were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Mor- rison on Sunday, September llth.

Mrs. Colin Milllgaa left recent- ly for a trip to McAdam. Brunswick, where he will visit at the horns of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Kilbrlde.

Mr. Allan Palmer who has been employed with the Department of

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Rev. Pitre of St. Anthony's made calls on the aged and sick in How- Ian on Friday, September 21. brin- gag them the 40 hours commun ion.

HOWLAN

The funeral service for the late Hudson MacArthur, victim of the drowning on August 30 off Howarda Cove, Lot 7. was held on Sunday, afternoon, September 16, at the home of his in-laws. Mr. and Mrs. James Murray, Fortune Cove, con- ducted by Rev. Heber Kean of Unl- ted Church, O'Leary. interment was in Bloomfield Cemetery.

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gallant of Norway. Maine, were recent guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lenis Peters.

Rev. M. J. Rooney of Tigniah, Rev. N. Poirier of Egmont Bay; Rev. Fr. Buote of Mont Carmel, and Rev. Fr. Mcltenna of Alber- ton were among the clergy who attended the funeral on Tuesday, iii, of the late Mrs. John A. Gal- lant of Woodstoclr,, which was held at St. Anthony's. Rev. Fr. Petre officiated in the church and at the grave.

Mrs. Sylvang DesRoclies and family left on Friday to join her huaband who is now employed in Hamilton, Ont.

Quite a few farmers have now finished threshing their grain crop which is reported to turn out very good.

The ladies of l-Iowlan and Wood- stock, St. Ann Club, put on their second pantry sale in the Coop store at 0'Leary on Saturday, Sep- tember 22, all the food was quick. ly disposed of at very reasonable prices.

Mr. and Mrs. Augustine Gallant, of Rumford, Maine, and Ms. Gal- lant's brother, Jaclr Blanchard of Lot 6 and Mr. and Mrs. Archie Martin of Westbrook. Mains, re- cently visited friends snd relativ- es at St. Gllberts.

Mr. and Mrs. Archie Martin of ,Westbrook, who are visiting here spent a few days recently with Mr. Martin's sister. Mrs. Andrew Ars- ennult of Snmmerside.

Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Peters and Sons of 0'Leary. were in How- lan on Sunday, September 29.

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Peters of Salisbury, Masa., were in How- Ian on Tuesday and Wednesday. in and 19. visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pius Doiron and Mr. and Mrs. Lenls Peters. before leav- ing for home.

Mrs. Marie Arnold is now visit- ing with her aged ” and bro- ther, Mrs. Catherine Gallant and son Cyrus; also sisters, Mrs. John F. Gallant, Woodstock and Mrs. Denise Riley, O'Leary.

Mrs. Margaret Dunville of 0'- Leary, is now visiting in Cooke- ville. Ontario. with some of her family.

Rev. Clarence Pitra, pastor of St. Anthony's, called a meetln of the women of the parish on Thurs- day evening. September I), to dis- cuss parochial affalrs. A large crowd attended.

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Hefrone '5 Favourite

PRIMARY DEPARTMENT

Grade v. 1. Eugene Murphy; 2. Donna Dawson; 8. Earle Mac- Donald.

Grade IV 1. Barbara Webster; 2. Reta Leard; 3. Bernice Grlgg.

Grade II! 1. Gary Cameron; 2. Brian Clarke.

Grade II 1. Junior Thompson; 2. Debbie Sherren.

Grade I Sr. 1. Barry Desltoches; 2. Derwyn Desnoches.

Grade I .lr.- No Tests.

Highest average Barbana Web- ster 93 per cent. Teacher-Elaine Murray.

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Guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Gallant on Sunday night, September 28, were Mr. and Mrs. Joe T. Gallant of Forest View, their grand daughter. Miss Flor ence Dunphy of Kenslngion and Mr. and Mrs. Alyre Buote of the Mill Pond.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Arsenauit and son Bert motored to Summer- side on Tuesday 25th. AG

man COO!!! Botlr adequate voiced their thanks. 1' Refreshments were served and the evening nursed Pleasantly and quickly as evenings will when fun. than gather to menu happy event; that are milestones on life"; high. way.

Mrs. Edgar Hickey, Indian Riv. ac, returned recently from a three

rim and Hamil-

ton, 0nt., where she was the guest

of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr,

and Mrs. Edgar Hickey and um;

Kevln Michael,

rinn and Brenda Kath.

hen. Numerous friends entertain.

ed in Mrs. HIckey's honor dur-

ing her visit. Miss Brenda Hickey,

Education Office, Charlottetown,

returned recently from a holiday

trip to Boston, Mass.. Toronto and Hamilton, Ont.

Mr. and Mrs. Keith Mann, and daughter Janet, Mr. Elmer Mann and Mrs. Edgar Hickey, River, attended the Provincial I-far. vest Exhibition and Youth Fair on Friday.

Miss Fanny P,rofitt and Mrs. Ha;-. old Paynter, Snugus, Mass., are spending a few days with their brother, Mr. Fred Profitt. Bur. llnK'.t0n, called home by the illness and death of their mother, Mrs, William E. Proi1tt.-

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CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO

BORDEN PHARMACY 8. CLOTHING STORE MICHAEL BROS.

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OFFICIAL OPENING

Of this new addition. The Children's Store to his

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With the opening of the new addition to the Borden Phar- macy "the Chi'dren's Clothing store" the management feels that it will fill a long felt want. in that it Will provide the peoplel of Borden with a store where children's quality clothing m3Y be purchased at prices that fit everyone's pocketbook.

Ladies' and gent's accessor- ies will be carried in stock and men's work clothes will be in- cluded as well.

You are cordially invited by Mr. Kigglns and his courteous staff to come in and visit the store.

This new clothing s'ore will be under the management of Mr. Kiggins. Ph.C., who for the past five years has oper- ated the Borden Pharmacy. Mr. Kiggins has had years of ex- Perience In the retail business in addition to having acquired his pharmaceutical training at the Maritime College of Phar- macy at Dalhousie University. He received his degree in pharmacy in Charlottetown ten years ago.

it is the desire of the owner to present a complete line of clothing in addition to featuring lsdies' and gentle accessories.

In Borden Shopping Area

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very easy to shop for all your drug and clothing needs at the one time. Mrs. Frank Dorsey. a well known resident of Bor- den, will be in charge of the

clothing department. in addi- tion to Mrs. Dorsey. Miss Yvonne Gallant of the Burden

Pharmacy will be on the staff of the children's clothing store

This new store is adjoining the present drug store making it

aive business Klgglns' for

CONGRATULATIONS TO '1!!!

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Ontheopeningolthefinaaddltiontafliia progres- firm. We axtendbeat wl.IheatoMr. success of this new venture. .

THE BORDEN HARDWARE -' & GROCERY COMPANY '

Ml. WILFILID KIGGINS. Ph.C.

THE BORDEN

' THE TOWN OF BORDEN 1., Is Pleased To congratulate ll

, AH. WILPRD KIGGMS. .PII.Ck t ON The ,

OFFICIAL OPENING ?

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we welcome this addition to the husinau life of our own.

PHARMACY

WILLARD LIAIID. Mayor.

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Continued Growth

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ms BORDEN PHARMACY AND CLOTHING STORE OFFICIALLY opens TODAY

MOTHERS

Our complete line of Children's Wear and In- fants' Wear will prove of special interest to every mother and we invite you to drop in and look over the many lovely articles of clothing suitable for any clrilduptothesgeofslxyears.

Our stock of Men's Work Clothes will fill the requirements of the man who is looking for strong serviceable garments at most reasonable prices.

OUR SALE OF SURPLUS STOCK AT 25 PER CENT REDUCTION STILL wNl'IN'UE.

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