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THE EASTERN GUARDIAN

AGENTS:-MONTAGUE: Harold F. Landry, Mrs. Byron tswsrt. AGENT GEORGETOWN:

Walden Lsvsss

Thsicuardlan may bs bought at the following places In Iiontsgus: Blus Dams Restaurant. and Guardian Ottics; In Georgetown: Ths Post. Office; in Sourlsz Tbs Snack Bu.

...'Sl.'JE the largest display of inlaid linoleum. rongoleum and rexoleum in King": County. Hil-

cliey Ind Vanlderstine, Montague.

...JW'I: ARE now showing I complete new stock of wallpaper and other housecleaning needs. I-lilchey and Vsnlderstine. Mon- iague.

.-.'TAK.E Idvantago of our one- csnf. sale on Rockspar Varnish and our special offer on Spred” Satin. the wonder pairt. llilchcy Ind Vanlderstine. Montague.

Montague Wins . Exhibition Game From Geo'town

.."I'h.e Montague High school last night won the ih:rd aamci against the Georgetown Boy scouts 1-6 to take the exhibition hockey series 3-1. Although the ice was soft. the boys played a fast game

with some smart passing on both sides. By the play it was aiijciies. game. but Moigiague gm iiie breakl

in the final minute to win the- game. i Lineups:- J Georgetown: Goal. Walker: rte-; fence. Landry. MacLraii, Roche: forwards. Hanson, Gallan'. Mac- Phee. E. Murphy. E. Murphy 3 Montague: Goal. Stmva ri. de- L

fence. Watterworth, Campbell. Rey-i, nolds; forward. Clair, Poole. An-l nesr. Maobeod. ' Summary:

First Period

I-4Moa-itsgue. Annear Icialri I-Montague, Anlnesr (Clair) I-Georgetown. Hanson

IB. Murphyi I-Montague. Clair (Anne-ui) 5-Georgetown, Gallant

Ieovnd Period

5-Montague, Annear IOiairl 'f-George-tavvn. l..andry' (B. Murphyi

Third Period

9--Georgetown. E. Murphy I-Georgetown, E. Murphy lo-Montague. Reynolds iclairi ii-Montague. Clair tAnneari 12-Georgetown, 13. Murphy 13-Montague. Annear (Watterworthi.

Growing Move For Modification Of Grancltlational

LONDOIJ, (AP) - The League Against Cruel Sports Monday Joined demands for a ban or mod- ificstion of the Grand National steeplerhass - worldis toughest horse race.

The league aiiiiniinccd it will the possibility of legal action. Four horses were killed in ' Saturdays race-the highest toll in 108 Na- tional runnings.

The league aims to see "whether the. promoters can he. made. re- sponsible for the. deaths and maim- ing of any animals taking part in

hold is meeting today to inve.siigai.e-

i

the race."

mixes the National. replied; "The. deaths in Saturday's race were purely accidental. It. is i'egi'ct.table that there, were more deaths than Iver before but accidents will hap- pen."

Lord Ammon. president or the. Society for the Modification of Steeplechasing. said: "I intend to call for I debatr in the House ni Lords on the laws governing all horse racing."

Grand National critics want to see lower jumps. a shrirlcr course and s restricted nntry list.

The present. course is four miles,

sat five feet. The biggest finld was so in 1929. Twenty-nine started Saturday and nine finished.

A caprror.

NOW SHOWING

His Susponss Nsvsl That startled Tbs

Mrs. Mirabel Topham, who org-.

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use yards with 30 jumps. the liltzli-'

iThe strange part about this mat-

..'l'IIl ALARM - The Mon- tague firs department answered I call yesterday sftsmoon It the home of Mr. Robert Mcaulgsn when a fire began on the floor below the oil stove In the living room. The firemen arrived before the fire had gained any headway, and the blue was rapidly extin- guished.

Personals . fhir. and Mrs. Ariemas Mar- Dnnald. Allislon. spent the neck- ond in Hazelbrook. guests of Mr.

and Mrs. Harold Carver.

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twisted my remarks to write that I stated 'The tourist industry un- der George Fraser is in a mess.' I made no such reference. I think this is a proper move to deal with this matter in a way in Wi'll('ll there can be no doubts about it."

said the Doctor. The first tourist loans were granted during the fiscal year

1947-1943. The members on the or- iginal committee were the Pro-I Vlflcldl Tl'9.ISUl'Pi'. Mr. Bclc.-her and the Head of the Tourist Promo- tion Bureau.

Mr. R. R. Bell, L-rider of the Opposition stated that he agreed the matter was rather I serious one and he was instinct! to agree with Dr. M:-icMillan that the inur- ist. loan business was in I mess.

"This Act provides for putting up another 5100.000. If it is not handled any better than in the past I for one would vote against it.” he stated. as he recalled that during the past seven years 5200.- 000 had been paid out in burial: loans.

Mr. Bell stated that when the loan was originally set up it. was in net as a revolving loan with thri borrowers paying back the prin- vlpiil and interest so there would always be money in the pot.

In Arrears On Loans

"We now find that the Govern- ment is in arrears of 337,000 in principal and interest. on this matter," he stated. "This is money that should be available in the Provincial Treasurer's Department.

ter is that there were no reports furnished in this House.

"It. was not until it year ago when I made inquiries that I.found a very unsatisfactory condition existed. Everything was in arrears. The Provincial Government was even paying the insurance on some of the loans. The people just were not paying back their loans and the Government was sustaining some severe losses. You can't do business like that and I can't un- derstsnd why the Provincial Trea- iiury Department would allow this to go on.

"The. original by-law pruided the Tourist Loan Committee could give out only the loans they wanted and they were only to be 4006- of the. total value of the sc- commorl.-itlon." he stated.

The Leader of ihe Opposition stated that the Stanhope Beach Inn had received a loan of more than 530,000 and on this basis should be. worth about 878.000 which was twolor three times the amount paid for the establishment.

"Loans were given that the com- mittee did not recommend," stat- ed Mr, Bell. "Th; committee turn- ed down the applications and then the loans were granted lat- er. I understand the odd loan went through that never maieriallzcii into cabins or accommodations in the Province. Al Stanley Bridge there was a loan granted for ii.- 000 and there. were never any buildings cmonsf.ruct.ed.

"In 1949 there was a law passed that no loan was in be greater than 35,000. In 1950 ihc situatio.i regarding the loans did not im- prove and there were a lot of peo- ple making very little effort to my back their loans and very l.li.lc pressure was boiniz put n:i

tliem." The Leadr-r of the Opposition nointrd nut that when

farmers borrow money they have in honorl their contracts and he could not. understand how people in aiiotherl line of businnss should be given such prnferciicn as was being showed in those in the tourist in- dustry.

friends of Government

"A int oi neonle who borrowed from the Government felt they didn't have in pay back or people were obtaining money who were friends of the Government." he stated.

”Accommodaf.inns should be placed where thev are needed." he continued. "I don't believe they should be placed in Charlotte- town or Summeralde or on the outskirts of the Cltv. People want to go to the North Shore. and that's where the cabins should be placed.

"We have and amount of accom- modations in Charlottetown with our hotels. I feel this is merely I loan to set a man up in I com-

.left of the 8l00.000 for other parties.

THE GUARDIAN. CHARLOTTETOWN Airwomen From Both Coasts Meet'

Montague Boy Scout Troop is Reorganized

Montague Boy Scout Tron-,0 was. organized last night at an enthus- iastic meeting with over 30 pres- cut. The excellent sound film "Jamboree '53” was shown by Scoutmaster Eric Dubar.

Paul Desftoches was chosen as troop leader and the following as patrol leaders: Keith Peardon, Billy Macclure, Peter DeaRoches. Ronnie White. Each patrol leader chose his second or helper and the remainder of his patrol. De- tails were discussed about A hike

to be held on Saturday who each Scout would do his own king and fire lighting. After a fine

lunch of sandwiches and hot cocoa supplied by Mrs. Clay, the magi- in; closed with horseshoe cerem- ony.

The film is also in be shown to- night at the regular meeting of the Wolf Cuba The parents of the boys have been invited to at- tend. The boys are bringing sand- wiches and hot cocoa. will be sup- plied.

mercial business if he has his business around Charlottetown. The Government will help him

compete against the Queen Hotel and others in the City," he .-mm-d.

The Premier in his reply in the latter remarks stated there would be no more accommodations set up in the National Park area be- cause the people who are now es- tablished would be forced out of business.

Major John A, MacDcnld, PC Third Queens asked for the mean- in: of the words "Tourist Accom- modations" and inquired specific- ally if the words included restaur- ants. He stated it wns his under- 5l-Endinll that. several loans had been made to restaiirants.

The Premier replied that there. was an amount outstanding on one restaurant in Southport and that in his opinion tourist loans would cover restaiirants.

5” Y0" ROHIK 10 live loans to establish restaurants all over the; 91359:" Hktid Major MacDonald. "There's no reason why one or two restaurants should be singl- ed out in favor of those who cant Ret aid." he slated. He compared restaiiianls with theatres in this regard.

Need Restaurants

The Premier reported they were not the same as the tourist hnd nneted of restaurants in nrdfv tol C .

Mr. Bell inquired if there were sny money in the Tourist Fund gt present and the Premier answered tliere vi-asnli. pThVe. lmadcr of thn Oppogifinn inquired if there were any lminal "Nady llladli on the extra fundi being granted hv the House or if there had had been any advances made to which questions the Prem- icr replied in ihe negative.

Mr. Bell stated ilP iindersiond "7"? WM twins in be one loan of 340,000 and that if this were the case then-. would not be very much

The. Premier stated there wore plenty of applicants for assistance, and that loans would be given to those most likely to make a suc- cess of the business or who had been successful in the past.

Mr. Frank Myers suggegted gn amendment in make the maximum sire of the loan to one party 310.- 000 instend of 340,000.

"We must have a reasonable amount." stated the Premier.

"It was 010,000 before." said the Leader of the. Opposition.

"Because it was wrong before doesn't say that we should be iwrong again." remrted the Prem- er.

"surely you don't admit the Gov- ernment was wrons." answered Mr. Bell.

Mr. Myers then changed his amendment in make the maximum loan 820,000. The amendment was defeated on I M-l'f."Ihli party vote.

Dr. W. J. P. Msc'L'illsn inquired about the extent of the inspection of tourist cabins with regard to the examination of personnel by the Health Department.

He stated he was physician of the C. N B. Hotel In Ohsrloi.te- mm and that at certain times all C. N. 3. hotels ware rigidly examined and all employees :-

rsysd.

min. B. Earle Msebonsid, Min- ister of Health and Welfare stat- ed that examinations were made

I! III! Public Health officials but

. Morell.

AW2 Kay Betta (left) and AW2 Jean Geldert are not exactly next- door neighbours due to the fact that their homes are 3500 miles apart. but they still have sonic- iliing in common to talk about.

AW2 Bett.s' home is on Vancou- ver Island, on ihe West Coast, and AW2 Geldert'a home is in Prince Edward Island. on the East Coast. Both of these girls are at present stationed at RCAF station Clinton, Ontario. where they are training to be Fighter Control Operators. After they graduate they will play a, major part. in Canadals contribu-I tlon to defence.

examinations of personnel in the hotels or in tourist homes.

"We expect the employees to have the x-rays." he stated. "We expect that the management would be interested enough in the clien- tele to see that the employees would be free from disease."

Second reading was given yes. ierdssy to it bill entitled "An Act to Provide for the Taking of Plebiscitzes on Questions of Public Interest.”

This Act. will provide the Gov- ernment with authority to con- duct plebiscite: on important mat- ters. it was pointed out by the Premier. He stated that theFarm- era Federation in their brief had insisted upon such provisions be- ing made by the Government.

The Premier stated that the new Act will not be necessary for the growers to hold a. plebiscite on the question of the Potato Mark- eting Board as the Board has powers to hold its own plebiscite. However should I dispute remain after such I plebiscite then the Government will be empowered to do something in the matter.

In some provinces this Act is known as the "Referendum Act". slid the Premier.

According to the regulations of the Act the Order-in-Council may limit the vote on particular mat- ters to the groups or classes of people concerned. The plebiscite shall be conducted as nearly as possible in the manner provided for the holding of Provincial gen- eral elections.

Polls for such plebisciies shall remain open from one olclork in the afternoon until nine o'clock that evening.

second reading was also given to is bill entitled "An Act To Am- end the Election Act". This bill

defined the words "Canadian Cit- izen” and changed the words "British Subject" to "Canadian Citizen".

The bill also gave the right to vote to everyone who served in

side Canada during any time that Canada. is or was at war. Major

the bill be amended to read "Served in it theatre of war out- side Canada" so that it might. in- clude those who took part in the Korean War.. His amendment was

crnment.

Other bills given second reading here: An Act to amend the Pro- bate Aci; an Act to incorporate the Free Church of Scotland Prince Edward Island; and an Act to amend an Act to incorporate Matthew and Maobean Limited.

The smendmont to the Probate Act. provides among other things that It person who has ostensibly perished in an aircraft disaster may be presumed dead after aaev- en year period and business such as his will may be administered accordingly.

The amendment also does away with any formality necessary for s seamen in making I will while at sea.

First reading was given yester- day to an Act to amend an Act to Incorporate the Sumbmerside Trotting Association Limited.

Tonight at eight o'clock Hon. W. E. Darby. Attorney-General and Provincial Treasurer will present his annual budget. The House will open this afternoon at 2.30. During the afternoon the mem- bers will spend a half-hour visit- ing the public buildings.

WINDOOB. Ont. (OP)-Hiram Walker-Goodsrhsln and worn Limited Monday reported earnings of more than Ill,00n.00o for the ID: months ended Feb. 22 The canipany declared I dividend of ncaiusahsnonoommoustock payable April it to shareholders at tbs class of businan April I.

The report placed earnings at

tlf.oO'l.90il or can I share oom- psrsd to eioznus and SIM for

M didn't think there wars medical

tbs suns period last year. Alina-

the Canadian Armed Forces oiit-I

accepted and moved by the Gov-.

in.

lkrime Ministers Dies

Cases Before Magistrate ln Georgetovhi

..'Three Georgetown youths ap- peared before Stipendiary Magis-

irate Joseph W. MacDonald It Georgetown yesterday represented by Counsel. Mr. S. B. Hessian acted for the crown. The defense elected a summary trial before the magistrate.

The following charges were read and peas taken: breaking, entry and theft at Pooie'a store, Lower Montague. Plea;of guilty.

Breaking and entry at H. T. Jamicson cottage, Brudenell, plea of guilty.

Uniawfhl damage to the extent of 320.00 or over to Jamieson cot.- tage. plea of guilty.

Breaking and entry at Atwood MacDonald cottage, Brudensll. plea of guilty.

Unlawful damage to the extent of s20.00 or over to MacDonald cottage, plea of guilty.

Breaking and entry at Cecil Bell cottage. Brudenell, plea of guilty.

Unlawful damage to the extent of 820.00 or over to Bell cottage. plea of guilty.

Breaking, entry and theft at the home of Mss. W. MIcLaren. Georgetown. Two of the accused pleaded guilty. one pleaded not guilty. The case. of the party pleading not guilty was set over to the end of the docket.

Breaking. entry and theft at the shop of Nelson Willlsm Han- son. Georgetown. Two of the ac- cused pleaded guilty. one pleaded not guilty. The case of the party pleading not guilty was set over to the end of the docket.

The case based on the charge of the theft of I car It Eoseneath was adjourned to Thursday. April 8, as were the sentences gnd other cases to be heard. The accused were remanded till that date It 2:30 pm.

Several other cases were also heard yesterday. A party from Murray Harbour North was con- victed of driving while impaired and was fined 550.00 and costs. His license is also automatically sus- pended for three months. A party from Charlottetown, and another from Belle River each received the same fine on the same charge.

A party from Glen Martin. one from St. Mary's Road. and one from Belle River. were each fin- ed 320.00 and costs on I charge of intoxication in a public place. A party from Georgetown was iinedis20.00 and costs for posses- sion of intoxicating liquor in I

John A. MoDona'.d suggested that public place.

The cases of I resident of Vic- toria Cross and of I resident of Greenfield. on charges of driving while intoxicated. were adjourned for two week by consent of coun- sel. A plea of not guilty has been entered in these cases.

Private Secretary To

,0'I'TAWA. (CF)-Austin Ernest Blount, CMGH private secretary to i.wo prime ministers. died satur- day at the age of 83.

He served sir Charles Tupper and Sir Robert Borden as private secretary until his appointment as clerk of the Senate in 1917. He retired in 1938. Tupper was prime minister for three months in 1896 and Borden from 1911 to In).

His parliamentary service began on the staff of Hansard reporting Commons debates. In 1800, he

and served with him until 1001

of at. Michael and St. George fol- lowing his appointment ss Bsnste clerk and clerk of the psrllsmsnts.

A native of stsnsiead. Que.. Mr. Blount. graduated from Btsnstead Coll!-gt.

urea are in United States curren- cy.

made. showed an increase of six per cent. in consumption of Us tilled mirth during the II! asl- endsr you over 1000. In recent months. oonsumptltn fill DCII slightly below that of I. ynr ago.

Olall IIAIUII

An snker as I IIIOI-Ill! of wins and nirits in lnglsnd yssrs ago

was equal to about IO ssllmo

joined Sir Charles Tupper'a staff

The 11.8. market. when I lsi-gs percentage of compsny sales In

Over 00 garages snd.Iutomotlve repair service stations in the Pro- vince are listed in the annual Maritime Trade Directory for W963-I954 which is published by uie Imperial Press of Halifax. This is the largest number of individual types of business contained in the book. but there are many firms musing, among them retail groc- ery stores. I

The variety of business inter- ests in the Province as shown in the Directory is surprising as they range from beauty shops to coal dealers.

There sre several bowling alleys and bicycle shops in the Direct- ory. but it seems odd in an Island where the horse has long played such is prominent part that there are only five blacksmiths. There are six book or stationery stores named with me of them in this city.

Three air conditioning firms are available. but yachtsmen might find it awkward with only one caulker named. While there is a reasonably large number of build- ers and contractors for those wishing to erect homes or other buildings there are a great many contractors dealing in heating and plumbing needs. Six business firms are listed as cleaners of clothing and they are equally divided in number between this city and summer-side. The Directory also notes 11 retail coal dealers of whom nine are in Charlottetown.

Clothing stores for men. women and children take up a great deal of space while there are 21. drug- stores named to constitute anoth- er large industry. There are nine of them here with the remaining 15 being scattered throughout the Province.