JANUARY 2, 1951'

THE GUARDIAN. CHARDOTTETOWN

wLc.r.u. NOTES

rue LAYMAN arm The Awonol. Pm!!!-EM (The Maritime BIPNIU"

...... Alcohol should need no defini- tion. Outstanding medical outlier- my brand, 1; as a progressive nerve depressant. an irritant, a habit m,mm; drug with anesthetic characteristics. 'Instead of stimu- lating, it doadens the 90'" ox 99” caption. A person who has been a a

K333 till: natural reaction to cold has been deadened. It has a great affinity for water and robs the moisture from body cells so that they do not function properly. put a moist piece of bread in el- cahol and note how hard and dry

I it instantly becomes.

The human brain is I nerve switch board. relaying messages to different parts of '4” W”? "W alcohol affects the nerves and the eyes, colors become blurred ,and uncertain, and the red stop sig- nal is mistaken for green and a comm," occurs; it minimizes dis- tances with the same results. It slows up ones thinking and causes uncertain walking.

Alcohol also decreases bodily resistance to infection and dimin- ishes the likelihood of recovery. It is also the direct cause of various chronic diseases. It is the direct or indirect cause of a large per- centage of the annual death toll. From 5 to ten per cent of admis- sions to mental institutions is caused by alcohol; 96 per cent of those in our jails are there direct.- iy or: indirectly from the effects of alcohol. and a very. very high pro- portion of accidents on our high- ways may be attributed to alcohol.

The Alcoholic Problem we are facing is nct so much the drinker's thirst for alcohol, as the seller's thirst for gold. Are we. as Laymen. contented to sit back and annual- ly have our Government balance its budget and declare a large sur- plus from the sale of alcoholic beverages? We create our own al- coholic problems by our compla- cency, whereas the problem is more or less self curative as far as Loy- nicn are concerned. Must we. I ask. sell alcohol to our citizens to successfully negotiate the affairs of our Maritime Provinces?

Prohibition is the fundamental print-iplc in all law relating to things that are socially hnlsmful. Oh, I know solne people shy off when one mentions the word iTPro- hibiiion." yet no term has been more misused. misunderstood and abused. All laws are either manda- tory or prohiblttl y. They say to citizens "Thou shalt" or "Thou shalt not" with the latter bre- dominating. The same relation- ship is found in the Holy Writ and although we often are resentful to cm: own hurt, yet there is noth- ing we caii do about it.

Personally. I believe Prohibi- tion is the answer. It is increasing in popularity again in the coun- try to the south of us, and I would sincerely recommend its favorable consideration by cu-r Layman as a solution to the alcohol problem.

Stop the increasing ease where- by mm and women. both young and old. may obtain alcoholic beverages. Eighteen taverns in the city of Halifax, I am told. Witness a mother with a child in each arm demanding that the closed door of n tavern be opened. so she may take he: husband home. a recent occurcnce.

The alcohol problem is further augmented by the attitude the Laymen take toward moderation. The most dangerous person. to my mind. in a community, is the one who says he or she can take a drink cl: leave it alone at will. Many men and women have become tlrunkards thinking they can do the same. And unfortunately moderation is becoming alarming- ly prevalent in our Churches. Pity the minister who when endeav- ouring to preach a Temperance .-eimon has to gaze into the eyes of one of the leading laymen, knowing him to be a moderation- ist.

True Temperance is making moderate use of that which is not harmful. and totally abstaining from that which is. Knowing. ni- cohol to be what it is, and as de- scribed in the first part of this talk, the alcohol problem yvould be solved if True Temperance were observed by every Layman.

: Chrislnl-asl Concert

Al Infirmary

On Tuesday evening, Dec. net. the Y.P.s.c.E of zion Chuuoh held their annual Christmas concert for

' the Daticnts of the Provincial lu-

-llmlhry Kensington Rdad. The first part oi the program consisted of a service of worship in . verse and song and a very inspiring Christmas message was given by ..V- G. C. Webster who also acted as chairman. . Following the rellglo service I variety concert of instrumental and vocal muaio was enjoyed. A

,, Iroup of girls from Mira l'erguson'a

LPIIBS of Prince St. School who sanil My beautifully and Master Beail Philllps who played the violin in NI usual capable manner were ""0!!! a young entertainers for the evenl g. -

Mr. John Maclnnis at the piano. m

Mr. Robinson with his violin and Mr. Young with the guitar played

some very lively selections which call for many oaoorh. Group of ohonlsaod on-ois were

'9: beautifully tendered. Ilia; Joan '-I, no

loeompanliu for the evening. f.-the close of the arolrlrni the

ms" were treated to apples. . ;D.no.r!in.'.'tho vna 0.1. also

.8 Invite at the Infirmary and - 4 A were byjlr an

feeling of warmth. '

Apprlaclatioa

The Provincial Sanatogium com. mission takes this opportunity of I-lllllkllll all firms. organizations. and individuals who assisted in making the Christmas season at the Senatorium so enjoyable. .

Through the thoughtfulness of the Rotary Club. Santa Claus (Mr. A. Trainer) and his assistant (Douglas Pinoau). visited the pat- ients on Saturday evening and. through the kindness of the Red Crols. left very attractive parcels for the children. Mr. Edwin John. Ion represented the Rotary club, and Mk: I. Arlen-auit, the Red Cross during the visit.

CHRISTMAS DONATIONS

I-Ivndman at C0. ......... .. am

Mr. Donald Baker. sum-'

merside Col. G. E. Fui . . , Kirk Auxiliary, st. James Church, City ..... .. 10.00 silver Cross Circle. Ki.ugs'

Daughters. Trinity church, chm-. iottetown - Individual Gifts for patients. Marshfleld Women's Institute - Indivldual Gifts for patients. Happy Warriors. United Church. Murray Harbour-Individual Gifts for patients. St. James Church. Charlottetown -Toys for chllldren. Red Cross society. P. E. I. Divi- sion-Christmas Stockings. Mission Circle, Trinity Church- Ciiy-Indlvidual Gifts for patients. Cross Roads Women's Institute- Individual Gifts for dilldreri. Al'l0l'lYmous - 2 lbs. Chocolates and 2 Packages of Cigarettes. Anonymous A Suibscrintion to Canadian Nalurc Manuel. Earl of Hills'ooro Chapter I.O.D.E. -subscriptions to five magazines. Sisters of Martha. Mount St. Mary's-Calendars and Medals. Mrs. C. H. B. Longworth-Chrlsb mas Parcel. '

Mrs. J. R. Munn - Chrisfmss Parcel. Gyro sanatorium Canteen -

Glfts for children.

Health Pluteurized Milk Co. - 100 quarts milk and 20 quarts Cream.

DcBlois Bros.-Candy.

Prclvse Bros.-1 case Oranges

R. E. Mutch-15 lbs. Candy.

Carvcli Bros.--1 lugs Grapes.

New Haven women's Institute- I box Aplples.

Clarke Fruit Co.-Tangerines.

Churchill dz Riverdale women's Institute -- l Hamper Apples.

J. C. Saint-Box of Gravpes.

Stewart: Bakery-Fruit Cake.

Mrs. Mary A. Jnrvls-Turkey.

G. H. Barbour-Hamper Apples.

.li-Jnes TaltAFloral Table Decor- ation.

Canadian Legion - Ditty Bags for yeteram.

Mr. and MrsJJoseph MacDonald -Candy and fndlvidual'Gift.I for Children. -

OTHER DONATIONS RECEIVED DURING THE YEAR:

Joseph MacDonald. char-

iililiilt llegilll if I Year-End Review

By W. E. Robinson. Vice-pregj. dent and general manager Atlantic Region Canadian National Rail- ways: '

Events throughout the year just coming to a close so far as the At- lantic region of the Canadian Nat- ional Railways is concerned have been confined more or less to the 1151151 Operltlng features. During March a severe snowstorm tied 'up train opa:ations for a period of about a week on the Gaspe Lino while spring floods also caused us considerable difficulty in operat- ions on the line between Bona- venture and Gaspe when I steel bridge was washed out. A tempor- ary pile structure was built which is being utilized pending the Wmnletion of a. permanent struc- tulre.

This pile bridge was again wash- ed out during the heavy rains ear- ly in December but service was resumed with a minimum of delay.

Various improvements have been made throughout the year in the physical structure of the railway, including track and roadbed. build- ings such as new stations, freight sheds. and extension to existing structures, and the installation of new facilities.

Expenditures for these improve-. ments totalled approximately s17.- 0O:).000 of which nearly 33,250,000 was for the improvement of track such as laying. new rail, the install- atlon of tie plates and rail anchors, and ballasting. A consider- able portion which was crushed rock.

Among the major new facili- ties Drovlded for is a pass- enger cal: service plant at saint John. N. .B.. which includes a pow- er house and car repair shop, and will be completed next year at a cost of t2.so,co3. A new station and freight. shed is in the process of erection at Dor ester, N. B.. and about complete, to replace the former structures destroyed by fire, an extension to the station at Newcastle. N. B.. to provide great- er space for increased espress bus- lness. a new frcight shed at Inver- nc:s N. S.. new express business. at Springhill Junction. N. S., and a new station at Tignish, P. E. I. the former station having burned down.

A new station has been surecteclcat Les Etroits, Que., and a new bag- gaze. mall and express building. provldcri at Rimouski, Que.. a new station and freight shed at Port- Aix::-fin'-1nlci:. Nlld. were complet- ed last year. .

P. E. I. Division

The year witnessed the complete dieselization of the Prince Ed- ward Island division of the rail- way and the last of the steam loc- omotives was moved over to the mainland to be used elsewhere.

Orders have been placed for new lrolllngssto k and among these were 1500 fifty-ton steel box cars at an

of

IOWEIOWD .. . . 030-00 approximate cost of 30,900,000. part Kelvin Grove Women's M an order gm. 5.000; 23 an. pump msm-We - H 5-09 cars; and for the Newfoundland 15' Ql-IBEIIYS Dlslrlct N0 1 district l0 twenty-five ton steel- w”me"5 msmme CW" frziz-he express refrigerators and 25 RK'ee';gl:1l; --wome-, -In 14-09 till ty-ton automobile cars along m m Co V J” I 1159 with O) box-cars. These orders Bgchu Cmvglenysat wn ' being all placed with the eastern .' ' T car company of New Glasgow, N. Womens Institute 10.00 S Progress Chm Provincial .Of the 110000 employees on the CBs,,emm.I'.:3';.1sel A womews 8100 Canadian National System with s msmme4rwo Quins. yearly payroll in excess of 311.- Pnrkdaye wamenm msmme y 000.000; 20,000 are on the Atlan-

lndfviduel houquais for all patients during Sanslorium Week.

Catholic Women-'s League. Char- lottetown - Individual Gifts and magazines during Sanatoriuvn Week.

”equests: Estate of the late Louis Fougere-327.00.

Estate of the late Howard R. Hillson-0150.89.

Christine: Service y A! Cornwall Church The service at Cornwall on sun-

day. Christmas eve. was largely at- tended. The church was attractively

"decorated with festive decorations.

The service consisted of carols by the organist, anthems by the choir, and several Cl'.i:istmas hymns including "Away in a Manger" for the children by the congregation. These were much enjoyed by all.

Mr. Charmaxrs message was "The First Christmas." The spirit of livingithc life of Christmas per- varied the whole beautiful service and (re th singing of the last hymn Rev. Mr. Charman spoke words of appreciation and commend tion to the organist. Mrs. Stanley New- man. and on behalf of the choir.

Mrs. M. vickerson presented her with a purse; also to Mr. Harry Hyde who has been a faithful choir member for half”: century who was presented on behalf of the

-choir by Mr. Harry Crosby with

beautiful signot ring. and lastly Mrs. Douglas MacDonald read an appreciative address to M'.r. and Mrs. Gharman. and on behalf of the congregation. Mrs Reginald Macliweli presented them with I purse. and the good wishes of all for another happy and prosper- ous new year in the congregation.

Programme

Galois-oiguiiatf

Good Christian Men Rejoice - Choir.

Invomtinn.

It Came Upon The Midnilllt Clear-I-lvmn. Magnificat -- Responsive Read-

2. Lord's Prayer in unison. shine On 0 Christmas

star- Anthem. '

Scripture Reading-Offering and rm

Millie - ltlr of the East. While Shepherds watched Their

flocks (Northrop) Away in a Manger -(children's

hymn). Message -3 The First Christ-

mx'i'naI solo-Mrs. C. Murchison. Anthem and solo part-Mrs. 3.

tie Region. which includes New- foundland. with an annual pay- roll in excess of 340,003,000.

The purchase of materials is another big factor in the railways contribution to Canada's economy. This amounts to over sl60.0I)0.000 for the system. of which a sum in excess of 315,000,000 is expended in the Maritime Provinces.

Coal is one of the major items in these purchases accounting for over 8.000.000 and representing approximately 15 percent of the total output of the coal mines in the Maritime provinces.

Outlook Uncertain

The outlook for the coming year is one which it is difficult to pre- dict in any degree of accuracy ow- ing to the disturbed international situation. Canadafs economy is being affected by the expenditures for national defence in the effort to maintain world peace. and what the future will bring forth can on- ly be answered by time. The re-

cent increase in wages that has been granted to employees and the rising cost of materials will

bring about comparatively greater increases in operating costs. Every effort is being made to maintain the railways at a high physical level,and to improve our train ser- vices. and this policy will be con-

tinued throughout the coming year. , KINGSTON WOMEN'S - INSTITUTE

The December meeting of the Kingston W. I. was held on Dec- ember 7th at the home of Mrs. Samuel Willis. Meeting opened with the Institute Ode followed by the creed in unison. Roll call was anrwered by 10 members. Minutes of last meeting were read and ap- proved. Four members paid their dues. Bills were presented and paid.

it was reported that 2 blinds sharpener and brushes had been got for the school. The School committee was re-appointed.

It was moved and seconded to give boxes to sick for Christmas. Gifts for orphanage are to be left at Mrs Edger Newsom's. It was moved and seconded to dive the school children a chocolate bar at Christmas. It was decided to give 02.00 to T. B. League. The treasurer read the annual

ort: Balance from previous year- 34813

Recetptl . 315021 Total mass Expenditures 8138.71

Balance on hand 059.57 Collection was taken amountinl to 01.00. Next piece of meeting Mrs. Whitfield Yeo Lunch committee Mill Shirley Newaon and Mrs.

Drake. - also In Royal David's city - Hlllllo V

Samuel Willis. Mrs. Calvin Holmes moved the meeting be adjourned

THE CENTRAL GUARDIAN

This column is reserved for news of local Interest. but advertising of a nanny nature may be d at ilve cents I. word, ltrictly pay- able, in advance.

JIMMTS TAXI--Phone 525. CBASWELL for Photos.

ALL DRESSES CLEARING AT 8854 OF! at The Fashion Shoppe.

HORNE MOTORS Parts De- partment will be closed January 2nd and 3rd for stocktaking.

IPALI. HAT CLEARANCE. Spec- ials at 01.00 and 32.00. Balance of stock at reduced prices. The Laurette 163lA Gt. George St. i

SCHEDULED FLIGHTS dell! to Summerside and Moncton Phone Maritune Central Airway! Limited. 2061 or 340

WEEK OF PRAYER SERVICE tonight at eight o'clock in the Baptist Church. .

FUNERAL or MR. J. POWER. -The funeral of the late John Power was held from his residence Cave Head Road. on December 26th to st. Eugene's Church, where Requiem High Mass was cele- brated for the repose of his soul The pallbearers were: George Klelly. Charles Alyward, Samuel Wooldridge, Charles O'Brien. Clif- ford Webster. Charles Marshall.

Island Odds And Ends

Char-lottetown'x agKr9S5lVe "15' landers” may travel to that other home of so many Islanders. Bos- ton. and show our exile: and the other thousands of downeast na- tives there. the klnd 0! lloffkey we have back home.

Tulks have been comm:-n('cd with

hockey promoters in the Hub. which if successful would date the Charlottetown team foi- a

game in the big town during the last, week in January.

As planned now. the ll0l's are scheduled to play in St. John Sat- urday, Jan. 27th. and immediate- ly after the Knme Would Emillime for the American town to meet the Boston Olympics for an al- icmccn game on January 28th. The team would remain in Boston until Monday afternoon. and than fly home to keep a Big Four en- gagement on Tuesday. January 30th.

If arrangements are finalized. the big 60 passenger plane recent- ly purchased by the Maritime Central Airways will be used for lhe trip. to carry the many SUD- poricrs of the team who would follow them across the bordelh

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It is a liiilc more than twenty- five years since a Charlottetown team made its first and only in- vasion of Boston. away baqr in 1924. The Abegwelis of that day easily the best organization in this part of Canada made a two-night stand in the Massachusetts Carl- ital losing both games by the same score 2-1. But if they lost the games ihey captured lhe town and on both nights hundreds were unable to obtain seats.,and the crush of downeasters was some- thing to cope with. even to ob- tain slandimz room.

At that time Boston was still a sronghold of the amateurs. and the two clubs the Islanders tann- led wlh. Boston College and the Boston Hockey Club. had beaten or held their own with the best teams in Upper Canada. Regular yearly visitors to Boston were the league leaders of Toronto. Hamli- ton, Montreal and Ottawa. and only Toronto was able to win or break even against Boston com- petition. The club which had the most success was the Toronto Grads. brilliant University of Tor- onto aggregation which won the Olympic title. and remained intact for several years after graduation. after which many of them were signed to Big League contracts.

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The Bostonian: of course had a liberal sprinkling of Canadians in their line-ups. and some of the best homebreda ever raised on the south side of the border. The Boston Hockey Club had for in- slance. the great George Owen of Harvard. a four-letter man known all over America as a football. track. baseball and hockey star.

Later Owen. with the sensa- tional Eddie Shore. formed the great Boston Bruin defence. on the team which really sold Na- tlonal League type hockey to the Boston public.

It was very difficult for the Charlottetown team to get recog- nltlon by the hockey heads of Boston. and it was only after two years of wrangling that the Abe- gwelis were grudgingly given a slim guarantee of nine hundred dollars for the two game visit.

There was a reason for 3053011 reluctance to headline a Down East Club. Team: from this part of the country had shown iheir wares there every few years. and had always given a poor display. and been trimmed by lop-sided scores. It took much persuasion to convince the management of the old Boston Arena. (the Gar- dens had not been built then) that the Islanders could draw a crowd or put up the right,klnd of opposition.

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The overflow crowds at both games and the magnificent skat- ing of fhe Abegweiti amazed lhc rink officials. and they offered the boys a rciurn engagement laicr in the season upping the guarantee from nine hundred to twenty-five hundred dollars. For various reasons lhc Charlottetown Club was unable lo accept and no club representing the Island has ever appeared in Boston since.

It was more than a hockey trip. when the 'boya descended on the hub of New England. It was Old Home Week for all Island- er: who came from all over the State of Massachusetts. and even

from the adjoining states to see the Mariilmera in action. There

HORNE MOTORS Parts De- partment will be closed January 2nd and 3rd for stocktaking.

BIIIIGERATOR3. Ranges, Mo. tors and Washer repairs. Storey Electric. Phone 3007.

MacDoNAl.D IADIO EIVICI 130 Kent Street. Radio -epnir: sound equipment. Disc Remrding Rogers Majestic and Stewart. War- ner Radios.

rna coacohsiv nvsmass rnsnvnva STUDIO will re-open on January 3rd.

CHRISTMAS PARTY AT SUN- SET LODGE - The Rainbow Club auxiliary was host to the guests of Sunset Lodge on Tuesday eve- nlng. Dec. 19 when the members met at the Lodge to entertain and cheer the guests with their carol smslnz and other special items. one of which was a very humorous recitation by the president. Mrs. G. Ballingal. The program was in charge of Mrs. Neil MacLean and Mrs. John MacNair, with Mrs, MacNair at the piano. After a visit from Santa Claus, a delicious lunch was served to all present.

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