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(I. F. ii. Gross Earnings Set Record In 1949

MONTREAL. April 4 —- (GP)- — Gmss earnings lrom rail oper- stiona in 1949 surpassed those of my previous year. the Canadian Pacino Railway has reported. adding that net earnings, though showing slight improvement over I948. were below requirements “Iound reasonable" by the Board of Transport Commissioners.

This information, released by W. A. Mather, president, is the basis or the report to the nth an- nual meeting of the C.P. R. to be held in Montreal May 3.

Mr. Mather termed i949 —— "in year of sustained industrial and commercial progress throughout Canada."

"The rate of return on the new investment oi the company in rail property was 1.96 per cent for the year 1949. far below an adequate level." Mr. Mather said.

The report rcwals gross earn- ings for 1949 at $163,252,094 in- creased $8,000,000. or 2.&~per cent over those of 1948. Of this, Bl))lll. $6,000,000 is attributable to freight. traiiic.

Net earnings from railway oper- ations in 1949 amounted to $20.- 5o0.000, an increase of $2,200.00-7 The ratio oi.’ working expenses to gross earnings was 94.3 per cent. .i lractfonal reduction only from 94.3 per cent in 1948. the highest ever recorded.

Working expenses increased 85,- 800,000. maintenance expenses were up 85,600,000.

Meanwhile net earnings from ocean coastal steamship operations decreased $454,000.

Net earning of hotels increased mo.ooo.

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MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER.-On March 13. Orapaud Hall was the scene of an interesting event when the people or crapaud and sur- rounding districts gathered to ten- der a miscellaneous shower to Miriam Howatt and Lyman Har- vey, both or Crapsud. With the strains oi the Wedding March played by Mrs. Lloyd Rogerson. the young couple were escorted to the seats or honor by Juanita Har- vey and Norman Lowther. The presents were opened by Mrs. Clay- ton Orosby and Gertrude Bell. The verses were read by Juanita Har- vi-y while Valera Myers arranged them on the tables. Alter the prg. sents were opened. Lyman thank. ed the people after which every- one saniz. ‘For They Are Jolly Good I-‘ellowsfi The wonderful ar- ray of presents showed the esteem with which the young couple wen. held in the community. A dellciols lunch was served. after which the remainder oi the evening was spent in dancing, music being sup- plied by Allison Stordy and Mrs Lewis Myers. '

Executive Of Little Theatre Guild Meets

A meeting of the executive of the Charlottetown Little Theatre Guild was held at the home of Miss Lillian Duchemin when spring activities of the Guild were dis- cussed and plans formulated. The acting president. Mr. Gerald Fos- ter. presided.

Reports were given by Mr. Mor- ton Dew on finances. and by Mr. Foster on the Erie! submitted to the Royal Commission on Art, Letters and Sciences when it met here in January.

Mr. .1. A. Lawson was highly complimented on his discretion of the three act play “Brighten The Corner". which was a first class production. and also the method of advertising used.

Mr. Harry Morris said he had received wonder-lul co-operation I’ m the Mayor. Council and City

lerk. Mr. Fullerton. in connec- iion with the Improvements in wiring to the Empire Theatre in which Little Theatre productions are held. '

Thanks were extended to Mrs. Morton Dew and her Entertain- ment Committee for the splendid Studio Party held sometime ago in Brighton Ciub.._

Col. Fielding reported that the proposed Constitution is new draft- ed. It will be submitted to the Executive when it next meets at Briizhton Club on April 23rd. and to the Guild members at the an- nual meeting.

The final Studio Night for the season will be held early in May. Mrs. Bertram Patterson said that three one-act plays are now being cast. and it is hoped they will be ready for presentation the second week in May. .

It was decided to hold a Studio Party. but the date and final ar- rangements were not settled. Also. regarding the annual meeting. it was decided it would be held as soon as possible after the closing Studio Night ilerformance in May-

At the conclusion or the meet- ing. refreshmenta were served by the hostess.

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Grade V-1. Sybil Coker and Mary Hughes. equal; 3. Evelyn Hines. ‘

Grade V-1. Elizabeth Walker; 2. Helen Mcston; 3. Pauline De- Cost

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