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OFFICIAL PROGRAM A CONFEDERA TION ANNI VERSAR it

At Charlottetown. July I6-2|

SUNDAY, JULY16 '

. in. Open iii‘ religious services at Ex- tqon Grounds} for Military Units in Camp for Naval Units.

zi. m. March Past_ Salute taken.

a. in. Church services, with suitable refer- - to the occasion.

MONDAY, JULY :7

a. m. at Exhibition Grounds. Unveiling of cts to Fathers of Confederation. Addresses leading Canadian statesmen,

I,_ m_ G;-and an-eel; parade——-Highlanders. ht Horse,’ Medical ‘Corps, Signallers. Girl ‘dcs, Boy Scouts and Canadian Legion.

-. m, Historical pageant—The Romance of iada—cast of eighty. Exhibition grounds. ir of ‘mixed voices and a u gme n ted liestra. This will be followed by elaborate

works. - . TUESDAY, JULY 18

a. m. Firemen's parade with Bands to -

toria Park, Addresses of. welcome at 10.30. riotic flag rockets_ Aquatic sports at Vic- ia Park. Swimming races, diving com- itions, life saving exhibitions.

p. m. Yacht races, Charlottetown Harbour. p. in. Grand concert at Exhibition grounds Disciples of Massenet Choir, Montreal. remcn‘s dance. »

WEDNESDAY, JULY 19

Morning, formal opening of Anne of Green Gables Golf Course, National Park, by Hon. T. A. Crerar. Organized drives to the beaches.

1.30 p. m. Firemen’s Tournament, Exhibition grounds. _

8.30 p. m. Grand Street Carnival, the Queen of the Carnival and her attendants leading. Cos- tumes, masks, dancing.

9.00 p. rn. Unmasking. Reception by the Queen of the Carnival. Community dancing on the Market “Square.

THURSDAY, JULY 20

10.00 a. m. Inauguration of transcontinental flight from new Airport by Hon. C, D. Howe, Minister of Transport. Farmers’ gathering at Experimental Farm, followed by picnic.

1.30 p. m. Horse racing at Exhibition Grounds. Horse Show.

8.30 p. in. Camp _Fire by Girl Guides and Boy Scouts, followed by grand fireworks at Vic- toria Park. Band music. .

‘l.-41"“ V‘ '4'” EEK-}E=FlVE: The Island Capital

Few cities of its size on the continent will compare with Charlottetown in the spaciousness and cleanliness of its streets, the neatness of its residential properties, and number and architectural beauty of its churches, and the general air of prosperity and well-

7 being which it exhibits.

_Places of interest in and around the City include the historic Legislative Building, Government House and Victoria Park, Prince of Wales College, head of the educational system of the Province, St. Dunstan’s University, St. Dunstan’s Basilica, St. Peter's Cathedral, St. James Church and many other fine religi- ous edifices, as well as public buildings, squares and gardens.

The Charlottetown and Prince Edward Island Hospitals and Provincial Sanatorium are situated within the city, and have high standards of efficiency and public service.

The Dominion Experimental Farm, on the outskirts of the

city, is the headquarters for all information on agricultural mat- ters.

Also on the outskirts are the splendidly situated and equipped Driving Park and Provincial Exhibition Association fair grounds. which accommodate many thousands of spectators during the an- nual Exhibition week.

The Charlottetown Hotel, under the C. N. R. management, is regarded as one of the finest hotels in the Maritime Provinces. In addition there are many other up-to—date hostelries, catering both to permanent and transient guests,

Centre of the mercantile trade of the Province, the whole- sale and retail stores of Charlottetown do a thriving business and

« : carry a large and varied assortment of goods.

FRI DAY, JULY 21

Devoted to Military and Naval units, with military and Naval sports, followed at night by a grand display of fireworks.

O Canada oﬁere inﬁnite variety. Its Bani? and Yoko National Parks in the Rockies are royal pla grounds for hi-aclng holidays. Bani!‘ has the

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le':ﬁel¢?llIghwny rune north from Lake Louliio, flanked by secret of glaciers. The Paciﬁc Cont

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. and tho. ‘ Oirurlva ._ foreeu. lakes and stream: oﬂer '

eat mountain golf course in North The new spectacular Columbia

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und. A voyage to Alaska to fjords and _ glaciers.

d u~g_Quehec he: in Ldllltllllllllr °"i'liioi£h. rich background Inherited 1-Frajneh eettleu. The Murltlmel uumuaer eolontee such an the-Seoendlllgby.

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A large export trade, particularly in seed potatoes, is carried on by rail and steamer.

Branches of five of the leading banks of Canada are located in the city, and several of the larger financial houses are also re- presented.

The civic government is composed of a Mayor and eight Councillors elected every two years. The water and scivcrage systems are operated niunicipally, as are the fire and police (1.3- partments which maintain high standards of efficiency.

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'As loyal subjects of the great cooperation of Nations embodied in the British Em-

‘ plre and as proud citizens of the Empires’ fairest. domain we take this occasion to ex- tend greetings to out

Most Gracious Sovereign KING GEORGE VI

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