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Exports Show Decline for Second min

OTTAWA, tCPl-Canadala his exports push lost steam in the first two months of 1953. with both prices and volume of ship- ments dropping.

with sriles to Britain. ental Europe and some Latin- Amerlran countries down from last yearis records. Canada's to- tal shipments in the first two months declined by 34l.t'-00.000 10 ;,5m,9(in,(iivi from s642.5oo.ririo a year ago. the bureau of statistics eeitlmated Friday.

The drop in values. noted in January. continued in February whpn rodilceri purchases by over- seas and Latin-American coun- tries sliced exports by 3-'i8.4m-Wt to s2'75,Amnon from a peak of 5.'l14,0nt'i.0O0 in February last. year.

Officials said they hope. tradcl will pick up with the niwnini: of, the Great Lakes navigation sen-i son in the next few days. but they said there will have to he

contin-

Oonunued from page )0 slow one. always a not hdlnd the others in Int. was done, There was the heedien one who was forever setting iiuo trouble needlessly. than III the one who thought he knew all thine was to know. but. of coarse knew aknost nothing at all. '!'here are many such people in the Gs-at world. Then nheris wen two or three who were resllly unart. she didn't have to worry over these much.

Now. there always is one who rr-ally is the smartest. one who is truly smart. The nnartest one among the little Grouse r ppened to be the smalilent. Mother didn't have to worry about her very often. She always remembered what she was told. she always did the right thing. and she always seemed io know what. to do when the unexpected happened. There was the time that Gray rho: sud- denly appeared. Mother gave the scatter and hilde signal. and then flew almost in the veryfaoeovfGra,v Fox to oonifuse him while her precimis ones hid. It happened that the little smart one was where there was nothing near to hide

a big jump in exports to overtake the slide in the first two months.

The price index of r-xllnrt: grinds. based on i048 prices Cflillli-: hm; ion, r-asr-d to llR.8 in Foli- ruarv from lli.l.'i lTl Jnniiary and from 13-154 in FPllllLl.'ll')' lzisl yvnr.

Montreal I Hospital Announces New Surgical Dept

MONTREAL. tCPr-The Mont- real Hospital announced Wednes- day establishmeiit of a. new de- partment which will use the latest surgical techniques to permit the riskiest heart and lung operations.

Among them will be the opening of an ailing heart to pcrinit new surgical trcatments. involving a. diseased lunr: and more effective treatment of internal cancer.

The new department will be op- Ined as 8.ll6Slllt, of recent statis- tios which showed a high propor- tion of deaths resulting from heart iultnents. said hospital nuthorities.

The new department will be aid- ed by the use of new drugs. pre- vloiisly branded as ”d:tngeroiis" and now provcn. worthy. and the most. modern operative equipment. to be installed when the hospital

moves to new spacious buildings now under construction.

.-Z--M Canadinn gold production fromii-019 i858 to ihz-, end of l95l was cquli'-I”9r3i'""

plant. to S3 .G02,6l 0,000.

Tiicv're Keyser with t

Kuyser's exclusive,

neat and trim

under. There was no brush. There were no leaves on the ground. Her briglit e-yes darted this way and that. Almost beside her was a hole in the ground. It was a hole that one of Johnny Chuck's family had dug long ago. The smart one didnlt liesitato. She darted into that hole. and far enough down to be out of sight. She was terrified, but she was srnarl; enough to under- stand that (the danger outside was real. while there might not be any danger at all inside. She squatted down and held her breath. She hoped that Fox hadn't seen her run in there.

STANHOPE SCHOOL

as such, has been resent rt . Following is the result of exany, R uophyy P ed M h CHAPTER V inatlons held during the month of comm ed February in Stitinhopc School: Relative and hie d f M ” Grade l0-l. Edith Miiserier; 2 W E Main, " 3 0 Fl '-mm . mm... Km”. - - C I one. now undergo- The two men were in the same

Grade 8-1. Loie Maocnllum.

Grade 7-1. Hilda Chapipell and Barb MacMll1an; 2. Laura Misen- er.

Grnde 5-l. Gladys Ghsppell; 2. Linus Misener.

Grade 4-1. Audrivy Douglas; 2. Archie Chappell.

Wan" Eh JII. A. &'uuaon H nwyq.

in: from an attack of virus pneu- meals.

Maura. Gerald last and mentt I-lowatt. .lr., were buslneu visitors to Hampton on March anon.

aoheol Inspector noes visited Hampton school our lunch nth. inspecting each department.

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Nrguson and children were wet and vial. tors to friends in Carleton.

It is pleasing to tones Mr. O. I. Shaw out again following a period of illness in the P. E. I. Hoqaltsl. with virus pneumonia.

Mrs. Neil MaoPha.ll is being welcomed back to her accustomed duties. and -place in her commun- ity. following an attack of infec- tion in her hand, requiring medi- cal attention.

Congratulations are being ex- tended to Mr. William (Billy) Callback for his fine achievement as a. prize winner at the recent lint cattle show at Charlottetown.

, Due to the road ban on heavy .truc-ks, potatoes are briskly moving ldaily to the nearest llight trucks, at 'market prices.

the prevailing

Mr. Howard Myers, having been on a brief visit to relatives and friends, has left to resume build- ing contracts at Mioncton, N. B. on March Zmd.

It is of interest to note that Jim- my MKMOd, member of the Nine Mile Creek Bull Dogs cup winning team. scored the most points of any member of this popular team, and

ing medical treatment in the P. E. .1. Hospital, are hoping that she twill make progress toward com- plete restoration to good health.

At North River Rink on March 16th. Nine Mile Creek defeated Cornwall by a score of 10-8. win-

Gmde 3,y1g Dom chap-P9,”; 2. ning the cup donated by North Ronnie Johnston. River Rink managers. Players

Grade 2 .Ay..1, 1,-en, Ems. (3) from this district participated in --l.Donnie Johnston. (Ct-1. Am- the EMM- old Lannon. ---

Grade 1- 1. Anne Misener; 2. Miss Dorothy Baxter has return-

Calvin Chappell.

Highest average in senior grades. Maccallum, 829?. Highest in junior grades, Anne Misener. 8703.

Lorraine Morrissey.

Tra.chcr:

lie "Strait-on Heel"?

-guaranteed not to twisti

patented heel with the

magical-little pucker keep: your seams

always.

And-Kayser's proportioned lengths plus Custom-Fit

ed to resume her studies at Mount

'Allison University, following I a. moment, lalikjng ,-apgmyl and brief visit at ”The Manse." Miss pointing ms; upstream and men Baxter was guest soloist It the down. Then with a quick jerk. he

morning service of public worship in Hampton Church cm Marcb l5t.h. t

While all roads did not harmon-

ize with charming summer weath- er. as an inducement to attend the services of public worship throughout this pastoral charge. a goodly number were present, as customarily, giving attentive hear- ing to the inspiring message "ln wont and song," at the respective churches. on March 22nd. Mira Myrna. Oameron. young daughter of Mrs. Winnie Cameron. entertained her classmates at an ,enjoyable birthday party. at her home on Saturday. March 21st. After doing justice to the bounti- ful luncheon and games. all de- parted wishing Mtyrna many fu- ture happy birthdays as time rolls onward.

Travelling conditions between comwall and Charlottetown, via North River Road, are reported in bad order. Many cars and light trucks hauling merchandise. drag- ging on the axles and rolling and tossing about like ships on a rough sea. It is felt that legislators might bring this matter to the attention of the Minister of Public Works, ..cince it has long required atten- iion.

Many residents of this district have been availing themselves of the rare privilege of learning some- thing of the mysteries and fascina- tion of pottery making. under the capable supervision of Mrs. 11'. A. Merrill. This talented lady. the gracious hostess at Crowfleld, is an authority on ceramim. and for- tunate. indeed are the district folk to have such a competent instruc- tress.

Tbe St. Patrick's Hampton Hall on March 17th. drew a capacity audience. Com- munity talent. supplemented by talent from Suiith Melville, De- Satole. Anzyle Shore and Bonshaw. fully measured lip to the expecta- tions of the audience. as rounds of applause greeted each number, well rendered on the balanced pro- gram. considerably over 3100.00 was realized and will be applied to the work being faithfully carried onbythe W. A. of the United Church. sponsors of this concert.

Many residents of this district availed themselves of the oppor- tunlty of attending the well at- tended croklnole party in Argyle shore Hall on March 20th, spon- sored by the W. I. Following partl- clpatlon in this interesting and skill requiring game. scores were totalled, and the winners announc- ed. namely: Henry Ferguson,

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Hampton. for the men. and Clara Macquarrle. Bonshaw, the ladies. Delightful lunches were then serv- ed. Total receipts to apply to the work of the Women's Institute.

The making of hand hooked rugs in this district is about over for another year. and some very fine specimens of artistic work re- sulting from this annual occupa- tion may be seen. Mrs. Mullins is busily engaged on a very large hooked rug. which, when complet- ed. will be a treasured possession. Worthy of special mention also. is the work of Mrs. W. A. MIoQuar- rie, who at over four score years. has completed three beautiful mats and six quiiialiim setting a record which many of the average: gen- eratlon might experience difficul-

Tlll GUARDIAN. GlARIHI'l'I'l"0WN '

Exit Tony Blount

by Sydney Parkman

position. he saw. but one of them was now lighting a cigarette. while the other ll'Ft.s talking. Both had their rifles slung over their shoulders and iopis on the bugs of their heads. and it appeared that they were not making their man- himting duties very seriously.

He was too far away from them to hear the manic actual words. but when he finished speaking, the other nodded. and flicking his Slpeni: matchstick into the stream, fished in his pocket for something. He stood with it in his hand for

sent. it flying into the fill'. It was a coin -- for Tony saw the flash of it as it spun in -the sunshine and he caught it on the back of his hand and they both peered down at it.

"Gauche!" he heard the other exclaim; and a moment later they both turned and started to stroll slowly upstream side by side.

He watched them till the inter- vening trees hid them from view. and then straightened himself up with a gasp of relief. It had been a near thing. and he shivered at the thought that they might have noticed the trampled undergrowth where he had climbed the bank and corme upon him while he was still sleeping. What a fool he had been to select a spot so near where they had found Piccart! He might have known that some of them would almost. instinctively come here first. But: then, of course, he had no intention of sleeping for so long.

He spent some time rubbing and massaging his stiffened joinm and muscles. and then aqiiattxid down again and took counsel with himself over the situation. What was his best plnn,now?

Two alternatives presented, themselves. He could remain hid- den up in the woods till nightfall and then continue his jouriiey; or he could set off now while he knew that the coast was temporarily clear.

Each plan had its advantages and disadvantages. By remaining hidden, he ran small risk of dis- covery and could set out again

3 the only cover consisted of

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In high spirits are hhese three east coast soldiers of the 23 In'fian'try Workshop, RDEME. min- rites before their unit ldit Camp Petawawa for Korea recently. Left to right: Ofn. W. Byers, Charlotte- town; Ofm. C. Head, Clharlottc-t9w'fi. Ofn. Dave Kelly. Grand Falls. Ntfld. (National Defense Photo.)

self compelled to cross several comparatively open stretches where the dense fern growth which nowhere rose to a height of more than four or five feet. 'I'his meant crouching almost double and carrying the water-beaker clasped in his arms. like a baby. and as he had to pick his way carefully and avoid im- due distlunbance in the fem stems. which might have betrayed his passage to watching eyes. it prov- ed to be as exhausting a mode of progress as could well be conceiv- ed. Stiff as he was alread;v, this back-breaking ordeal was further intensified by the fact that the sun was beating hotly down upon the back of his neck all the -while, and several times he was forced to take long spells of rest while his dizzy head cleared.

For all his care, he was leaving what seemed to be a dangerously obvious trail of bruised" and brok- en ferns behind him, and it oc- curred to him forcibly that if a patrol once stumbled upon it. they would have no difficulty in fol- lowing him up. However, there was no help for that, and he pressed on with the utmost speed of which he vras capable.

To be continued

BALANCE IN FAVOR. LONDON - (GP? - J. A. l'i0)'tl- Carpenter. financial secretary to the treasury, told the llouse of Commons that five members had not yet collected their full salaries

Local Soldiers En Route To Korea

Kingston and Vicinity

A large attendance was present

at public worslilp on Sunday, March 15th. munlty are busily engaged in

hooking some beautiful mats.

Mr. Lloyde Scott and Mr. Norris Scott, commercial travellers. were visitors to Kingston on March l6.

Miss Hilda Gallant has returned to her home after spending a very

enjoyable weekend in Charlotte- ioivri. Friends in this community arc

sorry to hear of the Rev. K. R. MacFadycn's illness in the P. E. Island Hospital. All wish him I speedy recovery.

Mrs. John Dochcrty has return- ed to her home after visiting with her daughter rind son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Wnldroii Mncliiniioli.

Mr. and Mrs. Haber Barrett were recent visitors to Hunter River, where they were the giiests of Mrs Barrett's sister. Mrs. 0-rville Sel- lars.

Many of the ladics of this com-

Mr. Rmziiiald Newson and the Misses Vclda Green and Edna Col- will spent an enjoyable weekend at their respective homes here.

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Walsh and Mrs. George Dixon were among thehiany who attended the vari-

ety concert in Hampton Hall March 17th. A large crowd of enthusiastic

hockey fans from this community attended the hockey grime between

Mr. Manhood. unclutte- eown. was a visitor to Fredericton Mud: out. the guest outelitle.

mi .5 springneia on siuwiey March Mod" the guest. of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Mstheeon.

mas Helen Stevenson. student at Prince of Wales college. spent the week-end of Mhmh 32nd.. visiting her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Miller Stevenson. Hunter River, is spen days visiting in 1":-ederrieton, guest of her brother. Mr. Harry Weeks and Mrs. Weeks.

Mr. and Mrs. William Hill and little son Msrvcri. and Master Fredidle Mac.Lu.re. Breadaibane. are visiting relatives in Hlsllfax. N. 5.

Mrs. W. E. Stevenson was I vis- itor to North Wlltshlre on Fri- dey Much 20th., the guest of Mr. and Mrs. David Rennie and Mr. and Mrs. Everett Nicholson.

A oroklnole party was held on Thursday evening March 19th.. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gutcllfifc. and was sponsored by the ladies of the Fredericton wo- men's Inatitute. Priu was won by Robert Weeks. Consolation prize went to Mrs. Woodrow Jack- son. Lunch was served by the ladies.

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Mrs. 1-lorry Weeks was hostess to the members of the Pleasant Valley Ladies” Aid at her home on Wednesday evening March lath. Quilt blocks were distributed. Lunch was served by the hostess assisted by the refreshment com- mittee.

The regular service of worship was held in Pleasant Valley Un- ited Church on Sunday morning March 22nd.. and was conducted by Rev. W. B. MbcPhall. Hymns sung were "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross." ”Baviou.r Teach Me Day by Day". "Throned Upon that Awful Tree". and "Alias and Did My Savious Bleed". The Choir song "In the Cross".

The regular meeting of the held at the home of Mrs. Harry

on having the honour of winning the trophy.

Many of the, hockey fans of this community attended the hockey game between the Sydney Million- alres and Charlottetown Islandei-s.

.2;r.ii:::ii 3 girls?- van; 5 5 - 5igg?si'l E i-.s:::i;..

--Mr. Gerald ateele. who 5 at. tending It. -Dunstan! oollqe in Ol-nrlottetxiwn. was is vtdter hi Miisoouohe on Thllldly, Ibsen 19. at the home of his parents. Mr. and M11. Percy Steele. -

Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Doueette of Halifax. Nova. sooth. were week- end visitors in Misoouehe at the home of Mrs. Douoetteb parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Perry.

Mrs. Jules Poitier of lueoouclie recently visited in Olnthun. New Brunswick. at lie home of hay sister. Mrs. Allison Arsensult.

Mrs. Hubert. Gallant of arm. merside was in Miscoucbe on sat. urday, March 31st. at the home or her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pemy Steele.

On Sunday afternoon, lush 22nd.t.he Miscouche bunch of the

Children of Mary held than monthly meeting in one of the Convent classrooms. sister as.

Mary Sixtus presided.

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Mirisr of Miscoiiche motored to Charlotte- town on Monday. March 23rd.

Mr. Reggie Desaoohiee. who is in the Royal Canadian Air Peace, is visiting in Mltsoouohn at lie home of his '””'hEl', Mb. Theo- dore Desnoches. '

Mr. Nazaire Poirier recently vie- lted in Mlsoouohe at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mn. Arsexie Poitier.

Mrs. Stanlay Smith recently re- turned to her home in Miontresl, Quebec, after having spent some time in Mlscouche at the home of her mother, Mrs. Fred Desftoohee.

The Grade XI pupils of the Miscouche High School visited the Prince County Hospital on Wed- nesday, March 25th. They were conducted through the homltat, served 9. delicious lunch ariclshanm a film on nursing. A very enjoy- able afternoon was had by all.

Mrs. Alex Gallant of Wellington was a visitor in Mlscouche on Thin-sday. March. 27. at the home of her daughter. Mrs. D. H. Ciel- lant.

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Kingston has many enthusiastic hockey fans who are very proud of their fine Islander, Buck Whitlock.

Younker was hostess to the ladies

The president, Mrs. Whltxtleld Yea. presided over the business part of the meeting. Sewing and knitting was posed in by the members. A quilt was finished for the flood

l On March 5th Mrs. Wilbur of the Kingston Women's Institutt-.l them with

MINARWS LINIMENT

only when he was certain that the patrols had been withdrawn for the night; but on the other hand he had had enougli night. travel-l ling in these woods to last himi for a lifetime. Also. it meant that he would have to go hungry for at least another 24 hours. By start- ing off straight away. however. he

could make much better speed. and ought. to be able to find the boat. with its food supply more easily. But against that there was. the not inronsidei-able risk of be- ing sighted by some other patrol. It was his clnmnurliig stomach which settled the question. A whole day without food and another night on top of it would just about finish him. he felt. The only real risky part lay between where he was and the beginning of the swamp areas. and he would have to trust to luck that none of the search parties were patrolling that particular section. Once among the mangroves he could count himself safe. for the guards had no more liking for mud and water than was natural, and past ex- perience had taught them that hunger would do more to drive their man into their hands than any efforts of their own.

Having arrived at the decision he lost no time in carrying it into execution. and having made certain that there was no one in sight, he hoisted the heavy water- beaker on to his shoulder and cau- tiously set. out.

From the fact that the sun was now high in the dry, lie awumed that the time must be about wine or ten o'clock. and he headed roughly north-eastward through the woods. Plccart had advised him to follow the stream down to where it. entered the swamps. but he hoped that by taking thil dir- ection he would save at lent a part. of the difficult passage through the mangroves.

Asitwu.ittumedoutte be I desperately slow and arduous busi- nen. for the nature of the country

fly in duplicating.