OCTOBER 3. 1953

Drainage Problem On Grafton St. East Under Discussion

with a view to defining respong. ibility and taking the necessary steps to remedy the unsatisfactory street draining situation at the east end of Grafton Street. repre- sentatives of the Provincial De- partment of Public Works and Highways, the Canadian National Railways and the full membership of the Street Committee under the chairmanship of Col. F. J. Storey. met in round table conference at the City Hall yesterday.

It was agreed that the present two-foot drain culvert under the old Green bridge at the extreme end of Grafton Street was inad- (quite to carry the flow of storm water as now converging at that point and should be replaced by a live-foot culvert The Canadian National Railway representative agreed to increase the outlet of flow on their property if they were impeding this in any way

Col. Storey reported progress in the matter and will submit a re- port from the Street Committee to the City Council at their next meeting, or sooner if called to- gether.

C.'I'. Montgomery; superintendent island Division. C.W. Milton, Div- ision Engineer. and Samuel Hood, 2-oadmaster, attended on behalf of the Railway and Thomas White. engineer, Provincial Department of Public Works and Highways rep- resented that Department. Mr. Lloyd 1-Iawkes was present as an observer on behalf of Canada Packers who are deeply interested in the situation which frequently under heavy rain conditions proves unsatisfactory at the plant and in the vicinity.

HOWARD McINNlS

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BIRTHS. MAIIIIIAGES. DEATHS Silo Per lnsertlos

ssmrns arsonouaann-Ac the Charlotte- town Hospital on Friday, Oct.

2, 1953 ,to Mr. and Mrs. Brighton MscDougsld. a daughter, Winifred Marion Eileen. 9 lbs.

PRATT-At the Prince Edward island Hospital on Friday, Oct. 2. to Mr. and Mrs. David Pratt of St. Peter's a son, Robin David.

HUME-At the P. E. Island Hospi- tal on September 30th. 1053, to Mr. and, Mrs. Oliver Hume. a son.

HYNES-At the King”: County Hospital on September 29, to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hynss, cireenneld, s. son. Francis Gerald, weight '1 lbs, 6'5 os.

C 0 A D Y - At the Charlottetown Hospital on Oct. 1, to Dr. C. A. and Mrs. Coady. I. son, ll lb., 14 oz.

MARRIAGES

('0l'P'l'N-ROBBINS-On Thursday Oct. 22. at Marie United Church. by the Rev. Russell MncLeod. Jennie Anna Robbins to Wilfred Douglas Coffin. -

ROBBINS-STEWAIID-On Tues- day, Oct. 22 at Marie United Church. Morell. by the Rev. Rus- sell MacLeod, Esther Gladys Steward to Harry Elwood Rob- hinl.

JONES - MIOLEAN - Oil Wed- nesday. September 30th. 1953. at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie MacLean. Bresdalbane. by Rev. J. H. Bishop. Dewar Wight Jones of West Roy- ally and Sheila Ruth MacI.ean of Breadaibane.

DEATHS Fri-

CLAIIK-At 106 Gerald St., day. October 2, 1953. William A. Cleric in his 95th year. Funeral from the MicLean Funeral Home, Sunday. Octoher,4. service com- mencing at 2 o'clock. Interment Sherwood Cemetery.

SMITH-suddenly at the Montague Hospital as the result of accident. Thursday. October lot. 1953. Herman P. Smith of Cardigan in his 81th year. His remains are resting at his late residence, cardigan from where the funeral will be held Monday morning leaving the house at 0 niclock to St. Cuthbert'.s Church, st. Theresa's. for Solemn lligh Mass at 9.30. Interment in the Church cemetery.

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IIUGI-IEI DRUG STORE will be open all day Sunday.

FALL AND WINTER GLOVES selling below cost at Jack Cameron's Closing out Sale.

ATTENTION HOCKEY FANS- There are many good seats still open. Be sure you are not dia- appoihted, get your Holding Seats now. at 250 Grafton Street. Char- lottetown, phone- 3892. League opens October 19th. . 1 . SEWING wlNNEII- Pauline Murphy of Cherry Valley. took first place in the Island Sewing Honors, Senior class. first year. Her name was incorrectly gvcn as Murray in a recent press announ- cement.

TO VISIT PROVINCE -- Dr. Alex Fleck, an outstanding Bri- tish chemist and chairman of the Board of Imperial Chemiqai in- dustries, London who is now vis- iting the Marltimes, is scheduled to visit here in the near future. Dr. Fleck is keenly interested in the agricultural and fishing in- dustries of the Atlantic Provinces.

VISITED SON-Mr. and Mrs. Ben Gauthier and .on, Alfred of Rustlcoville, were to Kcntville, N. 8.. last week-enri. They went to see their son. Sgt. Robert Gauthier and his wife and family. Sgt. Gauthier is leaving for Korea Oct. 8. He left Monday morning for Montreal whence he will visit his sisters. Mrs. Nick Hiieur and Mrs. Phillip Gauthier.

DE VRIES -- MICMILLAN. - Lillian Glodys, and Albert De Vries exchanged wedding vows Friday afternoon in Central Baptist Church Parsonage. The bride is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs Kepneth H. MacMillan. Prince Ed- ward island. and the groom is the son of Mrs. De Vries. Kitchener. OnI.. and the late John De Vrles The Rev. Howard Sudgen officiated. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Eric Beaton. A reception followed at the Happy Hours Restaurant, following a wedding trip to Niagara Falls. The couple will reside in London.

ATTEND WEDDING -- Mrs. Blair Andrew. New Glasgow. Mrs. George Brookins. Kenaington. and Mrs. George Mccoubrey. Caven- dish. were guesta at the McCou- brey-Wright .wedding which took place in the Erskine and Ameri- can Church, Montreal on Saturday September 26. Mrs. Andrew con- tinued from Montreal to Clinton, Ontario. where she spent the week-end with her son and daugh- terln-law. Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Andrew.

AT EXPERIMENTAL FARM- Workers at the Experimental Farm have been busy this week filling the snow fence silo with eleven and timothy aftermath and corn. In this silo molasses is used on the first few layers which are thoroughly trumped. The silo.is what its name implies as A typical snow fence is used and formed in- to a circle. This makes five silos now used on the Farm. There are two of the upright type. one of concrete and one wooden self- feeding type at the Upton Farm. Potato harvesting has been in full swing recently at the Farm with picking going on in the soil fertil- ity plots both there and on the various Illustration Stations.

DIES AT NINETY-FIVE - The death occurred. after a brief illness at his home 100 Gerald Street, of Mr. William A. Clark. at -the ad- vanced age of 96. Mr. Clark was born at Alberton. where he lived the most of his life prior to moving to this City nine years ago. He was a successful farmer in his own community and was also rated as an excellent carpenter. In only re- cent years he built the house in which he lived and died. Surviving Mr. Clark are his widow, three sons and one daughter. The sons are Earle of Brackley. P.l:.l.. Hoop- er and Allan in Saskatchewan. The daughter Marion (Mrs. John Mac- Nevin) resides in Worcester, Massachusetts.

HYMN SERVICE ENJOYED - A large and representative audi- ence gathered at. the Y.M.C.A. last evening to hear a. message of gos- pel and song. sponsored by "the Youth For Christ" moment. under the leadership of Roy Campbell. He was assisted by "The Light of Life Hour" quartette from Monc- ton, N.B. who captivated heir lis- teners with inspiring ren tions of the old Gospel Hymns. The quar- tctie from Moncton was made up of four men. Stephen Sleeves. Corey Smith (soloist), Fred Lloyd and Stephen Ward. A trio from. Murray Harbour under direction of Mr. Louis Harris- contributed one number to the programme.

FUNERAL YESTERDAY - The funeral of Mrs. (Dr.) I. N. Robert- son was held yesterday morning from her late I aldenoe, 118 Upper Prince Street to St. Dunstan'a Ba- silica where Requiem High Mass was celebrated by ReV- Reginald Phslen. Present in the sanctuary were His Excellency Most Reverend James Boyle. Monsignor J. A. Mur- phy, Rev. Leo Harrell and Rev.

Claude Shea. The faculty of Prince -

of Wales College attended in a body. Honorary pail bearers were Dr. 0. D. steel, Dr. J. H. Blan- chard. Dr. Frank Msoxinnon. Prof. James B. Brow. Prof. J. F. Mac- Mlllsn and Professor William Red- dln. Dr. W. J. P. Macmillan, J

A. E. Arsenault, Judge C. 0. But y, Judge M. Walker. William Oallbeok. "011- B. larla MacDonald, ll. 1". Mac- Pnae, 0.0.. Dr. J. P. unis. M. A. Partner, Q.O.. and W. I. Bentley. (3.0. Active pail bearers were Pro- fessor W. J. Mscnonsid. J. J. con- nelly, anew Welter Ilematli.

GOSPEL TENT Wheatioy River. meeting Lord's Day a pm

PUBLIC STENOGBAP Y - Mimeographing. Mrs. Helen Acorn, Room 9, Currie Building. Dial 0726 or 6349.

ATTENTION HOCKEY FANS- There are many good seats still open. Be sure you are not dis- appointed. get your Holding Seats now. at 250. Grafton Street. Char- lottetown, 'phone 3892. League opens October 19th. ,

ST. ANN'S LOT 65 C. W. L.- The monthly meeting of St. Anna Lot 65 C.W.L. was held Sept. 13 with an attendance of 12 members. it was decided to have Mass of- fered for a deceased lady of the parish, also to add is rosary to prises on Catechism honor roll. Miss Pendergsat will be invited to give a talk on'her Coronation tour. also to have dance and refresh- ments followlng lecture.

NORMAL PRECIPITATION -- Precipitstion so far this year has been normal with 29.58 inches from January 1 to September 30. according to information received from the Experimental Farm weather bureau. The average for the period over the past 44 years has been 30.03 inches. This in- cludes both show and rain with the precipitation being figured on a basis of 10 inches of snow equal- ling one inch of rain. ,. -

TO ATTEND PROVINCIAL MEETING--H. Darroch MncGil- livray of St. Johns, Nfld., presi- dent of the Air Cadet League 0 Canada left Ottawa yesterday on a flying tour of Eastern Canada in the interest of the Royal Crin- ndlan Air Cadets. Mr. MacGilllv- rey is heading up an official headquarters party which will at- tend annual meetings of the League in the four Atlantic Pro- vinces. The party is scheduled to attend the annual meeting of the P. E. Island Provincial Commit- tee, Air Cadet. League of Canada in Summerside next Tuesday at the R.C.A.F. Association Club- rooms. Provincial Chnirman Greg- ory, Mulholland will preside. Other members of the, provin- cial committee are: Roy John- ston and Norman H038. Slimmer- side and Vice President Gordon Rayner. Stewart Chandler and J.

Carruthers. Charlottetown. Sponsoring officers of the Air Cadets at Summcrside. and Char- lottetown, are ex-olficio members.

HONOUIIED A'I' YORl(- Friends gathered at York Hall on Septem- ber 18, to render Miss Freda New- son to a miscellane us shower in honor of her approac ing marriage- The many girl friends and school pals of Miss Freda Newson Pfe- viously met at the hall to decorate the hall with pink and white streamers ascending to the decor- ated chair. Miss Marina Watts escorted Miss Newson to the seat of honor to the strains of the Wedding March played by Mrs. Lloyd Vessy. Many tilnea the over- loaded basket of gifts were carried out by the Miasess Alctiha Brown and Marguerite Vessy. The ribbons were cut and gifts opened by Misses Marguerite Vessy and Mary Watts. Miss Joan Vessy presented the gifts to the bride-to-be. Miss Rose Watts read the verses while Misses Mar- ina. Watts and Joan Vessy arrang- ed the gifts. Miss Newson grace- fully thanked each and all for their lovely gifts. Dainty lunches were served by the girl friends of the bride after which the floor was cleared and one and all joined square dancing to the music of Msssers. Birt of Covehcad on violin and piano. The bride, Miss Freda Newson was is valued employee at Faiconwood Hospital. -- B?

P. Y. I'. S. RALLY:-A Presby- tery Rally of the Presbyterian Young Peoples Society was held in Zion Church Hall on Thursday evening with approximately 130 young people present. The devot- ionai period conducted by Zion Y. P. S.. was led by Roddic Hickox. The scripture lesson was read by Davida MacEachern. Kay Gran- hum led in prayer. Hymns sung were. "Guide Me, 0 Thou Great Jehovah". ”Jesus Shall Reign Where'er The Suh". and "Onward Christian Soldiers". The pianist was Mr. Frank Johnson. The Rev- erend M. C. Currie, Y. P. S. and S. S. Convehor. extended a warm welcome to the young people. The Rally was highlighted by the" visit of Miss Helen E. Brlcker. National Girl's Work Secretary, who is pre- sently doing Field Work In the Maritime Provinces. Miss Bricker was chosen as the Presbyterian delegate to attend the Third World Conference of Christian Youth held in Travancore, India, in Dec- ember. Miss Bricker gave an in- teresting and informative talk illustrated by slides. of her visit to Mission Fields in Japan. Formosa and India, The Reverend L. E. Bialkie on behalf of the young people, expreued a vote of thanks to Miss Brlcker. roilaoiving the Benedictlon the young people ad- journed to the Lower Hall for re- freshmenls and fellowship.

Personals

It is regretted that Mr. Kenneth Parker. Supt. of schools, has been in the P.E.I. hospital since last week.

Mrs. Cameron Macclregor of New London. who has been visiting her daughter. Mrs. W. J. Rodd. has entered the P. E. Island Hospital for treatment.

Mr. and Mrs. Norris Kitsch Charlottetown. have returned from

R. MCCIIIIIIH. Fflnk attending the wedding on Satur-

day. Sept. so of lilies Joyce welt- sei. Providence. R. 1.

Mrs. H. H. Cox. Morell. and Mrs I-LS. Mcleath. Charlottetown, have returned from a motor trip through the saint John. 21.3.. River valley

John Moos-nth. Raymond sleoratii and New Ingisnd ltates.

and Ii. 1'. Donnelly. Interment was

in Sherwood Qemetery.

Mr. and Mrs. nu... Benton of

g which are offered.

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To Spark Interest In Drama Activities

The Maritime Electric C0,. Ltd., has announced the appointment of Mr. H. Barry Bugden (above) as dramatios advisor to its Public Service Department.

The announcement, which was made yesterday. will be received with pleasure by the many groups throughout the Province who pro- duce plays to raise funds for com- lnunity or charitable purposes. Dur- ing the past few years the need of leadership in this phase of com- munity offort has been felt, es- pecially by those who oompete an- nually in the Provincial and Do- mlnion Drama Festival.

It is understood the services entirely free of charge, will be assistance in the selection, preparing and producing

plays. and free programs. where requested. Mr. Bugden, who has been in

charge of publicity for the Ma.ri- time Electric since early this year. has h:' considerable experience in this phase of community effort, and is admirably fitted to help raise the standard of amateur theatri- cels in this Province.

He started work in the theatre as a professional entertainer in Vancouver, following which he was a member of the London Little Theatre Group in Ontario, and during early war years toured ser- vice camps with a troop show. Si:nce coming to this Pnavirice with, the Navy in 1944 he has been very active in the entertain- mcnt field. and for the past two

years has adjudicated the semi- finals of the Provincial Drama Festival.

Bible Society Executive Meets

A meeting of the executive of the P. E. I. Auxiliary of the British and Foreign Bible Society was held in st. Paul's Parish Hall yesterday afternoon. In the unavoidable ab- sence of the president. Dr. Shaw. vice president, Rev. E. C. Evans presided. After discussion it was decided that "Bible Sunday" this year would be held on October 18th and the annual and Jubilee offering would start on Monday October 19th. It is to be noted that on March .'lth, 1951, this great Soc- iety celebrates the 150th anniver- sary of its organization in London. England: - --

Use Conveyor For Concrete In Nickel Mine

COPPER CLIFF. Ont. (OP)- 'I'he International Nickel Companv of Canada is using a compressed air conveyor to carry thousands of tons of concrete to its under- ground workings at the Creighton mine here,

The "airborne" system was dev- eioped when the company started to stabilize areas of the mine worked and abandoned 40 years ago. Concrete was necessary in areas where timber supports have rotted and collapsed.

Normal delivery of concrete to those locations was slow and dif- flcult.

Two mixing stations are used on the sixth and 20th levels, Cement. and gravel are brought to the mixers by the mine's regular transportation system.

From therc, prepared concrete is blown through a six-inch steel pipe which shakes up. down and around the mine's workings and delivers is to forms at the coil- slructlon site. often it quarter of a mile or more away. '

As much as lfi cubic feet of con- cnete are delivered every three minutes by the process.

The first deep-sea motor vessel in the world was built in Den- mark in 1912.

Brighton. Mass, have returned home after spending a delightful holiday visiting friends' and re- lntives st Vernon. Millview and Charlottetown.

Mr. and Mrs. George Douglas left this morning on a trip to Jersey City, N.J., where they will visit their daughter. Mrs. Harry Conley. They are accompanied by Mrs. William Finlsyaon of Morell. On Tuesday evening prior to her marriage Mrs. Wallace MacKenzie. formerly Miss Peggy MsoMillan. R.N.. was entertained by a num- ber of nurses at a miscellaneous shower held at the home of Miss Florence MacLeah. R. N., Long Creek.

AIC. 1 Brian Wilioughhy. R.C.A. F.. left. last week for Winnipeg. Manitoba. where he has been post- ed following a thirty-day leave with his grandparents. Mr. and

Mrs. James O'Brien, as King square, -

First Study lirou School Unit 1

The first meeting of School Unit I Study Group was held in Park- dsie School on September 29, with Mr. Claude Wood in the chair . About 20 teachers were intro- duced to one another and to mem- bers of the trustee board. Mr. Gordon Rice, Supervisor. congrat- ulated the teachers on their good work and on their part in Musical and Drama Festivals, as well as in the field of athletics.

Mr. Gordon Rice. chairman of the trustee board, and Mr. McIn- nis. also of the trustee board, spoke words of welcome and of commendation to the teachers.

The following slate of-officers were appointed. President, Mr. Frank Costello, East Royalty; Vice- President, Mrs. Cummlskey, Park- dale; Secretary, Miss Linda Mac- Donald, Central Royalty; Agenda Committee. Misses Ethel Callag- han, Mabel Auid and Ellen Munn: Films, Miss Jeanette Ladher and Mrs. Hynes; Press, Mrs. MacLeod, Mrs. Pletch and Mrs, G. Villett; Liaison, Mr. Claude Wood Miss Mabel Auid and Mr. D. J. Mac- Arthur; Bowling, Miss E. Greenan, Miss D. Cusack and Mr. Wood,

Meetings are to be held on the second Tuesday of every month.

Lunch was served by the Park- daie teachers.

Second Queen's P. C. Association Annual Meeting

presided at the annual meeting of the 2nd district Queens County Progressive Conservative Associa- tion held last night in Clyde River hail. Officers elected the oom- in; year were: President, Mr. James MacDonald, Canoe Cove, vice-president, Tennis Doiroh, Rus- tico; secretary, Lloyd MacPhaii. New Haven (re-elected). Mr. Reagh Bagnall of Hunter River and Mr. Andrew Gallant of the same place were named to the executive.

The largely attended meeting was addressed by Mr. R. R. Bell. Q.C.. leader of the Conservative party on Prince Lpward island, who deplored the fact that so many young people were forced to leave the farm for the industrial centres. This situation. said Mr. Bell. was due to the falling prices of farm produce and the steadily rising costs of production.

Mr. Angus MacLeah. M.P., spoke briefly and thanked all those who had worked to make his election a. reality. Other speakers included Mr. Reqgh Bagnaii, president of the Progressive Conservative'.Asso- ciatlon; Philip Matheson, oyster Bed Bridge; Andrew Gallant. Hun- ter River; "Bennett Carr, Oyster Bed Bridge: E. P. Howatt. North Wiltshire. and Louis MacDonald, Cornwall.

A vote of thanks was moved expressing the appreciation of the district for the clean manner in which the r;:ent election had been conducted. The meeting closed with "The Queen".

Several types of orchids are among the wild flowers, fern and shrubs found in the Yukon.

World's largest mammal is the blue whale. which may weigh as much as 115 tons.

Mr. Lyman Tremere, Hampshire l

.Motor Car Collision Case In County Court

Frequent arguments. between

counsel highlighted the continu- ance in the County Court of the case of Lawrence Benjamin Shepherd, The case, be- ing heard before

Doherty versus

Judge C. St. Clair Trainer. had been adjourned

from September 25, and was called again yesterday morning.

It arose out of a collision between

motor vehicles driven by the parties involved. last June at the corner of Grafton and Weymouth streets and was in- vestigated by City Police.