‘g Banquet

fiutico, the Christmas season the first ‘peacetime yuietide years, an a time when - and goodwtl" is the theme marked by

the vetuaru and a "Welcome Home" Reception , Banquet. It was fitting that $9 event was ogened by Benediction ttbe Bleued aoramentmnd-tscted ' Reverend T. P. Butler former Force lain and at t feesor at S. Dunstans niver-

Ii ,. Darin? the service. prayers

were said or the two soldiers who made the su reme sacrifice.

- Follow eiiedictlon, there was I ubllc eceptlon in the Irish As in the c ureh. 1B m“ were reserved for ve ram and their families, A short DYOEPSID was

presented by thepuplls of Rsistico Convent A higlihght of the _even- info entertauiment was a series c..f reels and jigs, played in real old fashioned style by Rustlcos own "old timer "—two of whom were veterans. The parish, wishing to show its ociation of the services of its ting men, presented eedi o them, with a al billfold. Th0 families of the two deceased men were also given the souvenirs. Rus- tico had its own service woman. two tn number, who were given a beau tiful manicure set.

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Addressing the gathering were. Reverend J. C. Pitre, parish lest. who as chairman. welcome the

vgennngevarend P. Btrtlxczésvigto t oqti ptsona - qulred on the actual ned of battle. gavg var constructive; advice to both se ce men and civilians, Mr. Arthur Gallant on behalf of the re- ception committee who had work- ed untiringly to make the event a success, ‘who read the address of

To bring to a nclusion a very leasarit evening. the veterans. E/ives and parents were tendered a Banquet in the Lower Hall. where tables, beautifully decorated were by the sumptuous feast prepared by tihe ladies of the pariah,- iri their own inimitable way.

Reverend J, C. Pitre organizer and chainnan of the evening. ten- dered thanks to all who hnd con- tributed to making the evening the success it undoubtedly’ W“-

And s0. the servicemen of Rus» tico have been shown in a small mmnenhlie r. O ude of their com- munity for t _,Jiil"t they played in the great conflict-the same grati-_ rude vahicth fills the hearts of all free men the globe over-towards England, and her brave All. ..

PROGRAM:

Piano Duet-"Tlhe Daince of the lvoods" by Misses Gallant. Song-‘Welcome to Our Soldiers" Play—"The Christmas Spirit" Song-"I Love You, Canada." Play-"The Meaning of Cilirist- Ins." Chorus—-“The Angels Ref-rain." Violin Selections-Rustico Ordi-

esrii.

Stt-udancing, — Mr, Dolph Gal- lant. Mr. Leo Martin.

Welcome by Chairman. Rev; J, C. Pltrc Reading oi address by Mr. Arthur Gallant.

Two minutes oi silent prayer for fallen ones.

Address by Reverend T. P. Butler.

Distribution of Souvenirs.

God Save the King.

The address ls as ollowsz-W

To the Veterans of Rustico Parish.

Dear Frienda-We are assembled here tonight, to pay homage to the Veterans of Rustico. loyal and

onerous men. of whom we are ustlr: proud, and. whose service in our navyprmy or air force merits ‘ for themselves the ‘grateful TCCDQIII-

tion and respect o our lit/tie com- munity.

When ttie clarion call of battle sounded six years ago. England's nerd was great. but tahe loyalty of. her sons, was equally great, and, men from every walk o life. from every corner of the globe, from the largest cities to the remotest vil- la. es. heard her cry, and ed

each service man gave up when he left his loved ones. his peaceful home and his ordinary way of liv- lng; but to those who left their be- loved country and ventured into strange lands not indeed on a pleasant holiday. or a tour of obser- ation, but to endure t-he rigors If military life, and the keen suf- s of active service, we are particularly indebted.

Yes, indeed, we are very proud oi our veteranaand wholeheartedly do we congratulate those among our service men. who were decorated for valor. or honorably mentioned

tdiaa.

W revaence we mention the names of the two oic young men

n y.

The ople of Rustlco can proudly 001m lay: " e have done our share." We realize and appreciate all that

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ard. All honor and gratitude to them: ilhey deserve our deepeet

thaukfulness. which can best be ex- pressed in heartfelt cram.

"may are not deceit-lie soldier or the sail

Fallen for Frggdomb sake, they only sleep with faces that are

Until

And why were all these sacrifices made? In order that we. their loved ones. Canada. our great counts . and the world at lame live freedom. and that mm o all nat- ions antroreeds ht walk their wa oi life, imafre .

lgsteemed Veterans of Rustlco. we know that you, in tum, realize the sacrifices made by those who had to bear your absence. your parents. wives and children, our relatives and friends. Fear re ed side by side with hope in their hearts from tihe moment your footsteps echoed away, until the glad news of your homecoming was announced.

This little community was bless ed with the safe return oi most. of our service men. Such a blessing. we feel certain, was due no small measure to the fervent. a!’- ers of our Reverend Pastor, o the good Sisters. and oi your dear ones. Many rrmsses and prayers were of- fered by the various societies by friends and relatives, for your wel-

are.

Now we rejoice to see the silver linin that is hidden behind every clou. Great as were the sorrows borne, the wonderful joy i family re-union is greater s lll. Words iail completely to describe the hap- piness of it all. Only those wit have had the same experience can understand your oy.

At tiins like iese we seem to realize more vividly the great goodness of God. The Doet has ex- pressed it beautifully when he said:

"For the love of God is broader Than the measure oi men's mind, And tihe heart oi the Eternal

ls most wonderfull kind.’

He is the wat iul Father of His children. To Hun we can safe- l trust» our hopes and plans for

e future and be sure oi success.

Ln the peculiar dtiffioislties of rehabilitation that are now facing our returned men. we in the com- mwiity’. must tfl’ W!‘ "W105i, l" hel n every way. Our Pit-film? an sympathetic tinder-standing can do much to smoothen the road ahead. .

Dear Veterans. we ho that you will settle in the parts and, with your resourcefulness and vast stores of experience help to keep it going on its road to success.

As you fought so bravely to win the war. we look to you for leader- Shin in thc ‘problem oi restoring and maintainmg a hilt and lasting

peace.

May the Prince oi Peace. WhOM coming we arc now celebrating. erase from your hearts and minds the ainful memories of conflict and give you many years of hap-

er ey awake."

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May the message of this blessed (Ihristmastlde find a ready 1'9- sponsa ln our hearts, so that as

happy citizens we may enjoy the promised: “Peace on earth to men

of goodwill." l-30-li _j_. CITY REPORTS

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overdraits. accounts 13113491719. etc‘ less sinking fund investments a. par, cash in hand and at Banks

was-

" Dec. iilet. 1044 cimtirrzsm

ti‘, 13m 31st, 1945 $1,913,010.07

a (lccreaso of $333719“

"During the year. the Old M13069 of $7,595.50 owing from 01111161115 Account was transferred from civic to sinking funds Bank account and the old account closed.

"me fact, that this Council was able to keep expenditure within the esthnated revenue and reduce the net ir e-btodness oi tihis City by the su tantial amount that I have mentioned before, indicates sound administration ‘and shows that a. consistent policy oi strict economy in all departments has been practiced.

"The suggestion too that old outstanding poll taxes. particularly accounts where the taxpayer nas died. moved away, or has no proli- erty, be written off and charged to reserve for uncc-llectoble taxes is certainly an‘ldea the incoming cil should act upon.

I fell legislation should be obtained at the next sitt- ing of the Legislature to have poll tax deducted at the source the some as is minim Government lnconte tax.

"Your finance committee. early in the year. sold British Columbia boring held in sinking fund invest- ments. to the Canadian Bank of Commerce at a price oi $126.37 1-2, the proceeds being invested in Vic- tory loan. Whie the Ixminion of Canada. bonds are lower interest bearing bonds. we made the sale at a very h price and the in- vestment in minion of Canada's is definitely a patriotic endeavour. action to

of this parish who made the sup-

ted States of. At the present time

"it would be good busiriem to sell

the exchange rate in currency is 10 per cent. As there is no aran- tee this rate of exchange wll con- tinue, but rather to the contrary,

at apremlurnasidroinveetinCon- adlim pay bonds. “Your tine. I

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instruction from your Council. - vested .000 in the Eighth and Ninth Victory Loans. "I have endeavoured to bring to your attention some of the ituis of the Auditors‘ reports and some o! the business transactions your finance Committee, with o few suggestions for the lncomtng council “The Auditors‘ report h slwm entirety in the i“. “°°“ °‘ ih$li;."¢d’““

one are pmc . yers should avail themsslvu of- than. Then they can peruse and s them and become conversant Ii the true picture of their City. which wehoveevertried tonluoobetoi-e “Your Oeuunittec that; W . all the manners of your tthlee Oity Olerrend his ~ or many cuurtesiee ex- tended to it during the but year.

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Thte oolllb to reserved for news of local Interest, but advent: “I ii.'i"..'i..i"“';..i.".t'.'t'.'c',"°'.“ , . able in Mill;- ’ ,

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SIX ABOVE - The unofficial , , in Charlotetown about midnight. was reported to be six above lam.

NOTICE — The Warehouse of the Eastern Kev and Feed Co. Ltd- will be closed ‘lhrusday afternoon January 31st, for stock taking.

MR. AND MRS. E. W. Farquhsr- sou anna cc the engagement of their daughter. Frances Claire, to Sgt. Charla Gordon Stedmsn. son of Mrs. J. bsteibrcok of Gartano- que. Ontario. marriage to take place in the near future. 1-30-11

HIGHLY HONORED - Mrs. Elia Walker oi 272 Grafton St- Charlottetown has been informed from Ottawa that His Maicsiv The King has awarded her son. James Stephen Wafker, formerly C P O Tel in the Royal Canadian Navy. the British Empire Medal for dls~ tinguished service during the war in Europe.

ABRIVES IN NEWFOUNDLAND -~Mrs. William Rooth, of 7 Elm Ave, City, received word on Mon- day Jan. 28 that her husband LAC ‘Wlliam Booth has arrived in Newfoundland where he is now Mrs. Ronth was form- éply Miss Glenn Smith of this

fy.

ADDRESSES MEN'S CLUB-The Men's Club of Central Christian Church met in the school room ‘on Jan. M. The meeting Opuned with a sing-song led by James Dousc. An interesting feature of the meet- ing was a talk on rural electrifica- tlon by Mr. V. A. Ainswortli. At the conclusion of his talk a vctc oi thanks- of the Club was extend- ed by Mr. J. H, Williams.

FUNERAL YESTERDAY - The funeral of the lateMrsJ. Franklin McKie, 154 Dorchester Street. City. uas held Sunday afternoon at the Cu-tcliffe Funeral P417218. Service was conducted by tlie Rev. T. E. MacLeniian. followed by a short service yesterday from the home oi her sister, Mrs. Nomrian W. Mc- Leod. Bridgetown. to Annandale United Church. Service was con- ducted by the Riv. Mr. McLeod. The pallbearers were Eiby How- lett. Alex MacFarlane. John Norton. Robert Jenkins. Aldon Mc- Kle and Allan McCor-mack. Inter- ment in adjonlng cemetery.

SORORITY MEETING - On Tuesday. January 29th, tiie rogu- lar meeting of Alpha CiiuptciqBcia Sigma Phi took place at. the home of the educational director, Mrs. K. S. Rogers. The president, Mrs. George Walters conducted the business meeting (luring which discussion aroso concerning a gift to the Provincial Sanatoriunt and a committee ltnnded by Frntlri Pickard was appointed to investi- gate itirthcr into the matter. The subject for study was “Though? and an exceptionally fine paper was given by Mrs. A. J. Murchi- son. She traced thought through from Re fie ct I n n. Imagiitntive Thought, Logical Thought. Aitlstic Thinking and Abstract Thinking. This paper was vcry well written and created a lively and into-rest- ing discussion on tho subject. Lunch was sorvctl hy the hostess Mrs. Robert Large.

WEDDING BELLS-A pretty wedding was solemnizcrl in St. Dunstarfs Basilica on Jany. 20th when Rev. Father Cass tinltcd in marriage Mary Rita Dowlinrz, (laughter of Mt". Imtl Mrs. D, A. Dowlintz, Charlottetown. antl Ken- neth Angus MarEuclicrn, zmii of thc late Mr. and Mrs. E. I-I. Mac- Eccht-rn, also of Charlottetown. The bridnt was attended hy Mrs. John MucEachern while the groom was assisted by Mi‘. John Mat‘- Eacltt-rn. The ushers worc Mr‘. Irving Prnuglit and l\_.Ir._ Cor-ii Dowling- Durini! the sigllill: Of the register. hit-g. Jhscpli Doucan rendered several organ selections Mr. S. F. Doylc sang very Following the cere- mony s reccntloii breakfast was held at The Charlottetown for the Immediate families. Later Ml‘. and Mrs. MacEachern lctt by plan-i on a honeymoon trip to thr- mainland.

The Guardian joins in happiest good wishes. UNION ROAD Y. P. U.—'I‘h=.- re-

organization meeting oi tho Union Road Y.P.U. was hold at thc home of Mr. and Mrs. l-Iarold Yco on Tuesday evening. Jan. 15th. The past president, Sterling Yoo, pre- sided. Nine members and one visitor were present. The follow- ing officers were elected: Presl- dent. Mrs. Keith Brycnton; vice resident, Norma Yco;

Margaret Mallctt; assistant secre- tary Doreen Duffett: treasurer, Glydcn Mound: organist, Margar- et Mellett; assistant organist. Til- lie Prowse; sick committee, Mal- colm MiicLeen and Archie Mnc- Klnnon. The offering amounted to 00 cents. After thc serving of lunch by the hostesses, thc re- mainder of the evening was spent in singing. The Union Road Y P.U. again met on Thursday eve- ning, Jen. 24th, at the home of Miss Grace Mscfsean. The vlco president. Norma Yeo, was Izi the chair. ‘The meeting opened with a worship service in charge of Margaret Mellett and Doreen Duf- fett, The theme was "‘Pcoole Who Weaken the Church.‘

0| scripture was read from 2 Chi-on.

2'1. The hymns. "A charge To Keep I Have” "O Lord of Life and Love and Power", and ‘Happy the Home When Cod Is There" were lung. The roll call was an- lwered by i8 members and one visitor. It was decided that fut- ure meetings are to open at SN pmfiesharp. ‘The next meeting is o

ret Mellett on Tuesday, Feb. 5th.

Personals Father Cotton who has been via-

-m]|l0l\ Church. lllllt Jo B.

the N. . m t ‘qt-fwni-sighrlage for met.

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SPCPCIBTY, Th

- conducted

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held at the home of Marza- of th

itlng hi: home here has left for “m

Junior 0f fioiiterce _ Elects Ifficer; .

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Mr. M. A. Farmer wag ole president of the Junior Ohlmbfil‘ of Commerce at l meeting lost. night of the irectors of fix Chamber, folio n; the annual meeting last week.

Other officers elected were:

lst vice president-Neil Higgins.

2nd vice president -J. Gordon MacDonald.

Secretary-Walthon Gaudet.

'I‘rcasurer—-I-l'. W. Dlck.

Chairmen of committees:-

Leadership training-H. C. Bo- liaker. ~

Civic affairs-J. O. MacLesn

Education-Neil Higgins.

Mcmberslilp~Frank Hansen.

Health-Earl Taylor.

Publicity-A. E. Russell.

Tourist-P. R. McCormack.

A discussion took place on the question of sponsoring a "get out and vote" campaign in connection with the forthcoming civic elect. ion. It was decided to liold ii spec- iul meeting of, the Chamber on Feb. 4 at which the matter will be further discussed.

School. Board Makes Report

A total of 2N0 pupils are en- rolled in th four city schools. Ic- cordini; to t e report oi the Board of School Trustees submittnrl. at the annual meeting of the City Council last. night. The enrollment by schools follows. with number of teachers in brutkefs; Prince Street, 5-45 (l8); West Kent 563 (l9); Queen Square 635 (20); Roc-hfurd Square 54'! (161, ln ad- dition there are two manual train- ing instructors.

Tho amount paid as stipplemeiits to teachers‘ salaries, less deduct- ions for teachers’ pensions tivl In- come tax, was $40,678.92,

Reference is made in the report to thc new flourescent lighting system now installed in all four

schools, also to a new brick en- closed fire escape completed at Queen Square School.

During thr- ycar $10,000 of the

1944 school debentures were issued. The report summarizes the work

done in manual training, domestic

sctcnrc and music instruction.

The Board's total expenditures for 194.5 were $78,080.33, leaving I deficit of $34.48.

Following are the members of the Boaidwith the years in which their terms expire:

Government appointees:

Dr. I. J Yco. chairman, ‘i948: Dr. J, D. Mcflulgnn. 1946: Dr. A. W. M. Allan, i947; Mr. J. W._Boul-

tor, I949. City appointees: M1‘. Erncs‘. A. MacPhee,

Foster. 1946; Mr. H. A.

K ., 947' Di W. J. P. MacMil- 1948; Mrs. Dorothy

Mrs. Helen Mat-Don-

ACUTE HOUSING tC0lllll1r1lBd_Il-‘0>m P888 1) e-——-- — -——-— fli-iir" *“ logicallv and reports rendered to the Water Commissioners. u

"The Water tsupglietfi the CxlIlnlY-v says thc repor. " o a 11-11110 . highstaridard and u the would their»? in] anv city in Cisréutlttg- u]!

M . an: cream sunnie City is also periodically examined in the lniboratori’

During the year more than four thousand four ‘hundred tests were D0l‘tICl'lI1Eduk1Xlb the leagmtoavlmgii

r. m . loads. s . guinea. vaginal shears. threat swabs and urincs

Health Well Maintained

Public health procedures have been well maintained in the city schools. Each autumn. on the re- opening of the schools. all the ohll- dren attendlnil are Riven a quick examination for ccmmunicable die- eases. skin conditions. etc- and anv found are temporarily exclu -

During the year 2.207 pu-Dils were given the annual health inspection and all defects found were report- ed to thc parents or guardians of the children. The importance of having these defects corrected was emphasized at the home visits of the school nurse.

Some forty-six "Well Baby Clin- ics" were conducted and advice given to young mothers in respect to feeding and care oi their babies. e number of babv visits to the clinic amounted to 72.

A dental clinlc for indigent chil- dren was operated semi-weekly for most. of the school veer. Approx- imately eighty clinics were oon- ducted and some one hundred and fifiv school children were treated. The number of treatments given were nine-hundred and seventy-six.

A disease prevention clinic was

each t av inornin the City health adn

during the year by officer and protection was inla- ‘tered to chi i against diph- theria. whooping cough and midt- Pox. At this clinlc 246 were vaccin- ated oinlt small , D6 t- H! Ill hoovnt c and 100 were immunised against dlph. in. the City schoob by the th officer and- public health

nurses.

Some ‘I64 children were barn in the City lest year and of this num- ber 011 were born in hospital. the

. ear l. r genuine of children m.born in

Olbital and the mothers and beb- ies are generally reootv better

care. with d

. are?" ‘" ......"* nllty rate for the cit and Prev- lnce. ‘flhe births, ties and met-

$30! which use? 1:.“ wn are recol- . me- tbe Cit we». death and

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(to-op. Meeting In City lIall ,

Seventy-five delegates repre- senting Cooperative Associations from all parts of the Island met in a special membership meeting of

the Coopertivc Union of Prince Edward Island held in the City Hall yesterday afternoon and

evening. The incorporation of the Union was effected. Mr. Jerome O'Brien. the President, was in the chair. Prof. A.B. MacDonald, Gen- eral Secretary of the Cooperative Union of Canada. was the guest speaker.