D; g, A. Clarkvguest speaker at .l nicetllg and banquet

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gm, il.t members a vast deal of iiiforiiii ion with regard to agricul- Chniitizvs greatest. industry, ‘~ii trii-le in its relation to iii-e. lvlarkcts and market- "ill produce, iis problems. farm machinery and cost ping were all ably dealt i tiic speaker.

Aug brieﬂy on the reports l by the committees on iiiis co .~-ion. Dr. Clark was pleas- “; to iioic the reference made to up pirrllllllly of new industries for p, h‘. l. lie \\’;\S particularly in- .ii iii tiie item regarding our Liy. lle had inspected clay _. iii different parts of the Is- Ki “bout 20 years ago and found Qiein iii be practically free from ’l‘iio suggestion of cultivating ~rrics was also quite feasible ‘m1 lie hnd been in conversation with illl expert from Annapolis Valley who stated that there were uiough surplus vines in the “amps of P.E.I. and for which iiiere is a great demand to pay for the improrezneiits to the cranber- bcds. _ Frozen strawberries i o bring new revenue to Honey was anoth-

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OWPPS. . r iii t could receive more lilélllloll, as twice as much honey

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Western Locals

-Thln column In cw r-ved for nnu local interact but naverdllul 0| an"; nature may be inserted nt cent; l word atria-II) pnyublu In IXWQ:

-I)Rl-KILL for lice on cattle. . iior Drug Co., Kensington.

BKOI. . PAK NTRAWBERRIES lie procured at Mrs. Geo. mdys Radio Cafe, Perfection liy, 30c pint. 14-2345-1-20431-

—SUBSCRll"l‘l0NS T0 THE BARLOTTETOWN GUARDIAN i... be handed to their representa- re Miss Olga Green. Albany-

-S.\l£LTS for fox feed. Call 334. iumiiicrside. L-2336'“-

—lfOl‘KEY Bedeque rink Fri- .. iiigll’. January 22. Spring Val- Bmluqlic BCR\\.'.X§, Ailiiiis- on 20 cents. 14-2957- _.i_.__.. -FI\'ED S200 AND COSTS-A n)" from Wellington was brought lore lilagisiratc Darby on ived-

posscssion. He. was found and fined $200.00 and co is.

NITIED CllUIlCll-The fol- g delegates attended the W. S. Prcsbyicriul oi the P. E. I. United Church whirl! WnS held in this week: Killi- llaniiiioiid Johnson and Mrs- T- M- Lll1"(‘lli‘l‘ for W. M. 5.; lVlYS, borne and Mrs. Fred Walton . from blvciiing Auxiliaiy IRQ“) L, 1-], G, Davies also lll0lld£‘\'l.-—S

-Sl‘.\l.‘\ll-IRSIDE MARKETS— ery imi- poiatccs are moving just now and prices have jumped con- tidc _\' this last fcw days. Oats lllfl barley iiro moving frccly and the piice reccivcd by the farmer l5 rcrv gocii. 'l‘lic prices are lifted ts lflllblilﬁf lloiritcrcs, Mountains 85c. hop, bushel. . 45 and 50:‘. lvhi-ni. 90c ‘urlcy 55 to 65c. Buck- . Ilav $7.50. Straw $6.00.

for uiidrawn -____ ~lTLE("l‘ 0- (J-IRS — ’I‘rinitv 7000': Pcoplifs r ocieiy licld its fir-bl- mmllli: in the New Yi-ar on Fri- dﬂl’ crcninrz. Jun. 15th, in Ep- lvrth Hall in the form of a soothi- i‘ moi-ting opcncd with a short ﬂevoiionnl period conducted by Mrs- lohii F. Scott. After a short busi- ness session the election of officers

lull: Honormy President, Rev. L. E- Davic President, Mr. Monahan; re Pr ildcnt, Mr. Chester Cum- lllﬁ: Sccrctary, Inttic MncCalium. Ie-elcctcd: Treasurer, Miss Feme biz-uni. re-clccted; A few games "Iii contests were played and ice "Hm and cake were served. Meet- lfll! closed with the singing of "Aiild 14m: Syncﬂ-s

Personals

“M11 Edwin Elev. Siimmcrridc. llavisitiug relatwcs in New York.

~Mr. Efifl ltfa?"'v‘"ld find v- h" Nicholson of sri-ovrcrrlzlc lcft

vrsdny mri-nina on n motor h? to Baltimore and other Ameri- h citlerrg,

~ “fulfill [or bnnrlvuff.

THE”

Mr. J. Frank Arhe-tt New President -Dr. J. A. Clark Guest Speak- er Of Evening.

is imported to the Island than is produced at the present time.

Mr. Austin Scales moved a vote of thanks to Dr. Clark, seconded by Donald Baker.

Important matters to come up for discussion were the Home Im- provement Plari, the economlcsur- vey and transportation and air service, the proposed Fox ~Week for Summerslde. Speaking on these subjects were H. T. Holman, L.R.

,A1l@n. R-SP. Jardine, Mayor Rob-

inson and A. R. Brennan.

Mr. Campbell, chairman of the marine committee, was pleased to announce that he had received word from Ottawa that a. grant of $25,000 had been placed in the es- timates for improvements and ex- tensions to the wharf at Summer- side. He also expected that u new system of water supply would be installed, doing away with the nec- essity of being dependent on the town supply.

L. R. Allen gave some interesting facts concerning the business done through the express office in raw furs. There was a. tremendous out- put from Summerside of furs toall parts of the world.

Mr. J. Frank Arnetf. was elected

by acclamation to the presidency, of the new council board. Mr. H. ‘

T. Holman was re-elected vice- president. The council included Messrs. L. R. Allen, Donald Baker,

Morley M. Bell, M. L. Bradshaw,-

A. R. Brennan, J.E. Campbell, P, G- Clrirk. E. P. Foley, w. E. Mac-

l°0k place with the following re-V

Donald and B. W. Robinson.

Auditors: N. R. Durant and R. E. Ellis.

Secretary, Robert Gordon, re- elected.

Mayor Robinson welcomed Dr. Clark in a. brief but cordial ad- dress. Mr. C. R. Rogers, chartered member oif the board, welcomed the new president and promised him his hearty co-operution. The new president in thanking the members for the honour bestowed upon him spoke very highly of the address of Dr. Clark. He then call- ed on Dr. A. A. Lockhart, newly elected president of the Canadian National Fox Breeders Association, who was an honored guest at the meeting to my a few words. Dr. Iockhart responded and in ashort but witty speech spoke of the op- timism of the people of Western Canada. and expressed the opinion that optimism is what is needed in the world today if we are going to put. things over. He greatly ap- pi-eciated the invitation to sit in at this meeting and he had found the - scussion enlightening and help- ful.

A hearty vote of thanks was moved by Lowell Hancock to Mr. Titus, proprietor of the Clifton Hotel, for the excellent dinner.

The meeting closed with the Nat- ional Anthem.

PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS

Following was the address deliv- ered by President W. E. McDonald. Gentlemen of the Board of Trade:

The chief asset of a Board of Trade is, and must always be, its Prestige. This Prestige is an in- tangible quality, which, if used to advance the welfare of the cun- stituency, should assure continued success to the Board as an organ- ization. The Summerside Board of Trade operates today, as it has done ‘for the past thirty-six years, for the good of Business, Agricul- ture and the ﬁsheries in this dis- irict.

Boundly conceived and for the most of its history directed by men who counted, its record of achievement, I think, has won the respect of most of our citizens. In some measure at least it hu ac- quired Prestige. This organization ls working for you and your busi- ness. The succew of its efforts is, therefore, directly proportionate to your support and your practical lntereiit in its work. Much can be done for Summerslde and Prince County generally if more of our citizens take a really active interest in the work of the Board.

We have a reputation to guard which was rather aptly expressed by onc editor in these words: "It is clia..i;‘.:i“i zic of Summerslde and Prince County generally to be ‘beholden to no man’ where busi- ncss out - mid philanthropy are concerned". Since this l8 0U!’ esinblislird reputation, is it not worth wliilc thing your share to- vmrdn mhuncing and broodonhl our standing?

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With these thoughts 1n mind, your President offers his report of the Board's activities for 1936.

The year just closed contains the record of a. great. many happenings of world-wide importance and his. torical significance, but this report in ooincemed only with our own province and community.

Before attempting to recount, the work of the year, it is fitting that we should offer our congratulations to n past President but still active member of our Board. Mr. J. LeRoy Holman, who in Sqptember was elected to the Board of Directors of the Bank of Canada.

The Minutes of the year refer. more or less sparingly, m i; variety of activities in which the Board of Trade had a. share. They tell again the old story-that while the Board may be limited in what it can ac- tually do as an organization, yet it functions constantly in and out of season, as a clearing house for ideas of community betterment. These, put into proper hands for execution, become accomplished improvements in the civic economy. A Town Band is mooted, for ex- ample, and an active committee proceeds to interest public-spirited citizens and a. Band-of which all are proud-is brought into being. A Community Airport ls proposed us a. mark of progress, and an alert and forward-looking Town Council places Summerslde on the Air Map of Canada. The Board of Trade seeks to represent the progressive civic spirit so essential if a town is to prosper and to develop pride in citizenship.

During the year, a total of four- teen meetings, General and Coun- cil were held. Early, the Band pro- ject was initiated and, as already indicated, made u reality. Thanks are tendered to all who had any share in this, but particularly to Hon. Geo. D. DeBlois, Lieutenant- Governor, whose cheque for $50.00 headed the list’ of subscriptions, and to Hon. Creelman MacArthur, whose splendid contribution of a set of instruments made the Band a real possibility. ‘Tribute should be paid, mo, to tho Band Master, Vir. Berton E. Robinson, whorls ser-

vices have meant so much to the . efficiency of the Band.

Improved Abattoir‘

Enlargement of and improvement in the facilities at the Town abat- toir were discused and an active committee went thoroughly into the proposal. The Library situa- tion was given much thought and the full support of the Board was given the Town Council which fac- ed the problem so well and has given us a fine public utility of which all citizens are justly proud. Too much cannot be said for the fine attitude taken by the Mayor and Council to all representations of the Board of Trade, and it was a pleasure for the Board to obtain recognition for Summerside on the Honor Roll of Communities with Balance Budgets in the competi- tion conducted by the Canadian

- Chamber of Commerce. In April, a. campaign for rule-driving was inaugurated and, with the co- operation of the Town Police, it is felt that much was done towards improving our traffic conditions. Through A. Home dz Co., a quant- ity of booklets, issued by General Motors, were obtained and dic- tributed, while Corney Bros. were instrumental in obtaining the pic- ture “everybodyb Business" shown by the Plymouth Division of the Chrysler Corporation. The Boa-rd took an interest in making the Do- minion Housing Act available to Summerslde and arranged a. meet- ing to receive the Deputy Minis- ter of Finance when he came to Summerside. We assisted, too, in entertaining Hon. C. D. Howe, Min- ister of ‘Transport, who visited Summerside in August-and pleas- ed him mightily, it is believed, by presenting to him no heavy de- mnxids.

The Annual Outing oif the Board was again held in South Bedeque. in July, when the hospitality of the Women's Institute was fully en- joyed. Hon. W. H. Dennis, Min- licr of Agriculture. and his De- puty, Mr. Walter Shaw, were the speakers. The Band was in at- tendance and added to the enjoy- mcnt of the function. It is hoped that this may continue to be u-n annual feature in our programme rind that we may visit other dis- tricts with which Summerside has close contact ‘in businesv relo- tlons.

Mony Projects

In the latter part of the year. l number of projects were discussed ‘vhich will engage the attention of the incoming President and Coun- cil. The Economic survey of the Province. the Air-Tourist Week. a Sunimerslde Fox Show, the 1'" Improvement Plan, Port Fr Telephone Service. are but of these. Again. it may b dealing with all like " Board o! Trade PTO" ~ - of expression of the busIiic-s u-ill of the community-mud this 11102115 those who buy as well as tiiczc who rell—with only one purpose: the well-being of Bummerside, to en- hnnoo its prewar w M Mo" my gay that he in u "citizen of no mean city."

The VIHMI Committee r6001“ will give you the details of the

'“ which were under their special direction, but the Presi- dent's review in curltomarily BMW":

5. some ,

id, in r

Bronchial Cough

SUMMERSIDE

a PINCE couuv cnumcs

eral one. Anyone attempting w gather material for a review of the production, marketing and busi. 11¢" 8911B"!!! of this province must, early 1n his search, be 1m. pressed with. the desirability of es- tablishing a centralized statistical Bureau, where our people might ob- tain accurate information pertain. ing to our material progress. Un_ fortunately in too many cases we must depend on more or less ac. curate guesswork. The statements following are, therefore, based only on the information I have been able to obtain but are believed to be substantially correct.

Before dealing with the province as a whole, let's look at Summer. side.

Tax Collections

Business has a decided stake in every community's finances, so that you may be interested in some fig- ures regarding tax collections 1936. eluding poll taxes) at the end of i936 were 28 cents, and total per capita tax arrears were approxi- mately $1.28. The taxes per capita were $12.14 and the total net debt per capita. just about $100. Much more might be said about the Town. but that is the function of the Publicity Committee. How- ever, other Canadian towns and cities probably will have some difficulty in equalling our record,

What would Summerslde do with- out a Post Office? Yet we know so little about its record of pop- formance that figures now made available through our genial Post_ master surprisingly indicate that It is a most important part of our business machine. Post Of- fice revenue ln Summerside have increased fivefold during the past thirty years. Postage stamps were first 15Sll€d in Canada about 85 years ago, and while the average per capita. expenditure of the Can- adian people on Dostﬂke is about $13 B- year, the per copita expen- diture. for Summerside last year was about $5.75. 0r 1 3-4 times the average for the _ whole country. This may prove more interesting when it is known that some 2'1 millions of dollars is spent annual- ly for postage.

Our Post Office has a regular staff of five, and they handled about three million pieces of mail 51111118 the year. In letters and cards alone they handle abou; one piece a day for every man, we- man and child in the Town. sure. 1y this is big business for a Town of this size.

Agriculture

year enjoyed a continuance of the recovery evident during 1935, and the substantial increase in value of the products of agricul- ture is certainly encouraging to all. It lo obvious that whatever in- creases the purchasing power o; our farmers and fishermen stim- ulates the business community. 17115. in Wm. tends to increase em- ployment and gives an impetus to the whole economic life of our province.

Most of you have read year-end reports and statements from some of the heads of government de- Dﬂftmellts. and while I do not wish to weary you with many fig- ures.‘ the following may be inter. esting:

Estimated value of field crops ls given as $9,876,688, or an increase of more than a million and n quar- ter dollars over the preceding year. Butter production was about 3.009.000 pounds with a value, in round figures, of $516,000, and cheese about 300,000 pounds worth about $43,000. Eggs and poultry are estimated at $800,000.

It has not been possible for me to get reliable information regard- ing livestock production and mar- keting, but from available informa- tion lt would appear that the pro- vinoe marketed hogs valued around $420,000 and about $52,000 worth of lambs.

While sufficient information is not available On which to base de- finite statements, it appears that livestock production in this coun- ty, particularly in certain sections, is not prosecuted to the extent that is possible. profitable or desirable as compared with the other two counties.

Fllhorlel

The ﬁsheries chow estimated value of $733,000 for the year and this county produced its share of that revenue.

We. of course. are greatly inter- ested in the recovery of that 1n- duatry which, in by-gonc years, made the name "Malpeque" fam- ous wherever oysters were used or even discussed, and we confidently look forward to the time when this County will again supply large quantities of Malpeques to the con-

uming centres. The Federal De- partment of Fisheries has the well- bcing of the whole industry at heart, and it is hoped that not on- ly may the oyster continue to "come back" but that the lobster and smelt may hold their own and regain some lost ground. This means much to our fishermen and much to the whole community.

Newspapers estimate that the production from the farms and fishery of the province has a. value o! some $12.13 millionn of dollars, and while these are large figures, it is well to remember that Nova

lll 1 Per caplta tax arrears (iii-.

nootln alone imports over $15,000,- ‘90 worth of food products every wear. Surely we can sell much than we are now producing if

i

oboldll- "P "e can get the necessary produc-

ﬁmdmg mk-_hg'::hc: ‘on at a price which will per-aw‘, his: Nolilmlnlnnoﬂoln. lu wanna 715 to crmpete with prodrccrs in| Humid. Ion-nu auolliininlau. a

1, ‘wia-i- l other ports of the country. l

"""""' In mu connection the prono-

year was about 10,000 and these, ac- cording to news reports, were sold profitably. Yet the Halifax mar- kets imported more than 125,000 pounds of turkey from the Western provinces in order to satisfy the de- mand after absorbing over 25,000 pounds of locally-raised. birds.

The Fox Industry continues to be a very important factor in our economy. and while there ll I ENE-t dearth of reliable informa- tion regarding itc worth, wc an satisfied that revenue from mar- keting of pelts and live animals will again reach figures close to $3,- 000,000. Summerside continues w hold its prominent place as u mur- keting centre, and every effort should be made to improve the quality of Island pelts and to en- courage those who are doing their utmost to ensure superior market- irig and profitable returns w the ranchers. The visits to Summerci of executives of the Fur Auction Houses in London is a tribute to our importance and links Water street and Garlick Hill.

There are just a few more ob- servations I which to make before closing.

someone recently said that an honest, well conducted, weekly newspaper can do more than any other single agency in building up local pride and a. spirit of service in the community. Our Board of Trade is very fortunate in having the sympathetic encouragement and support of our papers; and we wish to acknowledge the service given by them and to assure them that their co-operation has been of 1n- valuable assistance.

I should like to record my thanks to various officials of the Pro- vince and others for willing assist- ance ln preparing this report.

I also wish to express my op- preciution of the assistance of the membership at. large, and partic-

ularly to that group of what I may i call experienced members, who for I years have given freely of their l time and ability w the organiza-

tion, and have so willingly support-

ed and guided me during the two terms I have held the office of President.

I feel it is my duty, as well as a pleasure, to again reeord apprecia- tion of the splendid service given

_by our Secretary. His work is

i done quietly and efficiently, and ls

Ii a very real contribution to the suc- cesv of our efforts.

This report has, in the main, dealt with our assets and with pro- gress generally, but we must also take stock of our liabilities, for every Balance Sheet has two sides. While making every effort to in- crease our assets, material and

17115 pmvmce during the pas, otherwise, we must work together

to remove existing disabilities. And so, gentlemen, with feet

the planted firmly on the traditions of

a useful past, the Board of Trade should move steadily forward to- ward a. fuller measure of service to Sununerside and Prince Edward 1s- land.

REPORT OF MARINE COMMITTEE '

Mr. John E. Campbell, chairman of the Marine Committee, reviewed the activities along the waterfront for the season of 1906. He referred particularly to the improvements made by dredging the approaches and alongside Railway Wharf to n. depth sufficient to amply accommo- date the size of tonnage now using this port in common with other ports along the Atlantic seaboard.

Mr. Campbell regretted that the extension m wharf and sheds ro- commended by this board last sen- son, and strongly endorsed by Island shippers, were not implemented; but he felt sure they would be proceed- ed with this year. along with other improvements. He referred to the visit of Hon. C. D. Howe, Minister of Transport, to Summerside last sunimer,_and- who on visiting the pier saw at once the necessity of enlarging the pier and sheds. The opinion was shared by the chief on- glneef of the Public Works Depart- ment at Ottawa. The usual number of steamers called during the season with an additional line operating from Montreal the latter end of the season. Nine steamers brought coal, fertilizer, molasses, and took away potatoes. one of the largest cargoes of potatoes and turnips ever w leave the province was shipped from this port last full.

Nib‘. Campbell spoke of the in- creasing number of American sailing and power yachts visiting Bummer- slde during the ainnmer mouths. several of them staying four and five days. Our geographical 9°54!- ion had some bearing on this, as Summerside is the last convenient port of call before Guspe, enroutc to Montreal and the Great Lures from Boston and New York.

Sailing is still preferred by many yacht-amen, real sailors enjoying the appealing thrills of the sailing craft. Mr. Campbell was Plilfl8¢¢'w' announce that u. Yacht Club 11H been formed in the town. B8 We" F“ several other towns on Northum- berland Straits, thus promoting the spirit of friendly rivalry in produc- ing and sailing the fastest and most graceful boats to bedeck our waters during our beautifui sum- mer 508.261. This should help at- tract tourists. The new sen-walls east and west of the town have added much to the appearance of the wa er front, besides providing protection from the ravages of the sea.

RAILWAY COIIMITTEI

Mr. J. IieRoy Holman in culnnlt- ting his report, gave n. comprehen- slve review of the transportation problem on the Is and and particu- larly to the nerds of Bummer-aide and the western end of the PKW-

incc.

A‘ the oiihset of his report Mr llfntan and?" rf the. visit of Hon. C. D. Hove, Minister of Tronspor. int August when up 1n in;

tion of turkeys in this county lull

ARDIA

oviu- the town and was evidently i favourably impressed with the up- ‘i to-date features of our busy town. Our needs when presented to hiui will no doubt receive more favour- able consideration on account of his visit. Among the things that receiv- ed early attention from this com- mitten was the congestion at. the east end highway crossing, caused by weighing of curs during the gravel movement, and the switch- , lng in the make up of trains. Mr. i Holman was pie ‘ to report that , the congestion has been eliminated i to a great degree. He suggested that i the new committee immediately E push for a steel rail crossing at the ,

Week-End Specials HOLMAN’S

COST - U- LESS i lZZlZ“.Z§.‘Zi"I..'Z‘lf.‘.i'f..‘§.";i7 GROCERIES

roughest crossing on P. E. 1., and traffic. The railway managcmenti promised to have this improvement | 0n Sale F rlday 8t Saturday

done last fall. However, it is im- portant that ft should be finished 1 lb. Tall Tins, Sliced {he Way TeH- V8109 39C, You Like It. Special

T... 32c l2 "ls- 25c TABLE sarrlolbé if:

spring is the paving of the railway ; premises north of the station. GRNED BEEF WHOLE PEAS Excellent for Boiling

Another matter for the new com- mittee to work foi- is an improve- ment in the passenger service west of Siunmerside. The speeding up of l, this service would certainly be ad- ‘i Boneless

we might almost consider a lack of j 2 2 consideration for the travelling puh- ‘ c c lice. The first. buying excursion 0n November 28th brought 365 lmssen- _ gers, who complaziiezi there “as no K s s

i .58 2 lhs. 25c

t Look l Premium Sale l Choice of 6 valuable premiums

best they could. they found the car

vantageous to all interests concern- i

ed.

heat in the cars. This matter was i

doors locked. The lighting of the‘ . l

The present schedule takes three and a half hours from Tignisn to Summer-side, a distance of a. little over sixty miles. Not only is the schedule too slow but the actual operation of the train, espcoiuify in the buying excuisions is so ridicu- vlously slow that ilicre is. a. great ciezil of dissatisfaction. A continuation of a. service of this nature will work - a great handicap to the business of l. this town. There appears to be what ‘

For young and old. Reg. 20c lb.

following Saturday 300 nassengffi‘; came to Summersidc with the train forty minutes Iate.

On the return trip that evening passengers were forced to walk be- yond the east end crossing over slippery ground to board the train. and after crawling iip the steps as

taken up by the Board of Trace.

utes late and took live ll0‘.ll'S to

that could not be controlled." The

train was also unsatisfaciory. Every t Mr. Holman expressed much ap- i

The neott excursion with a loll-W‘

rive from Tignish. The ral

effort should be made to have some 1 . ' ‘ POT BARLEY 2 ">5- '9c i

preclation of the new bus service ; ’

number Of PHSSJGIIQCYS WES 85 ll‘ill-

authorities stated "this is a male:

irnurovement in these conditions. i

between Summerside and Charlotte- i i,

own. This kind of service tends to , " " ‘ r . laulld up the business of a centre. ; SMOKED BLACIlVHL-ii ' Mr. Holman deplored the lack of ‘ n l _ _

concern of the railway management , I N A P P L " ' S

to our Island train service. Compe- t ‘

tltion is inevitable but this should ‘ (Bloaters)

Regular Value file

15c 0oz. i 32c D02.

f. $313!?“ "°“'° Z BRAZIL ll-‘IJTS

ALL Fou “SheHed" "Diamond Budded”

lb, 23g 1-2 lb. 23c

VICKS VAPO RUB l COD LIVER OIL Check colds, JAR 39c 8 oz. bottle. only 23c

GLMAIN’

SUMMERSIDE

PUBLICITY

merely stimulate them to improve ‘ their." service. Surefy rhere must be i some way to give better service and l more revenue.

‘Ihere is every reason for us to be concerned for the well being of the railway and to look 11157-111 it 95 B" i integral factor in the life c1 the.‘ province. Is this not a unqlle °Dl101‘- i tunity for the C. N. 1%., in P. E. I., ,‘ to experiment? Why not utilize to i the limit light equipment. faster schedules, reduced rates and more i frequent service so as to compete , with that offered by the auto bus. j

Mr. Holman expressed the view that the experiment is well worth trying, and that the Railway Board should be urged to test out. an lm- , proved service in the interests of nil concerned.

MUSIC COMJWHTEE

Mr. Lowell W. Hancock reported activities of the Music Committee- He stated that $336.79 has been sub- scribed for the Community Music Fund. Through the generous act of Senator McArthur. forty band in- struments were donated to the, committee at a cos-t of $613790. Ye- i suiting in the organization of a; band. Thanks is also due to the, Mayor and his Council for a room in the civic building for the band's use. Mr. B. E. Robinson was ap- pointed Band Master with thirty odd bandsmen practicing under his direction. The band made its first public appearance in June. .

The Board of Trade Music Com- ‘

Cashmere Bouquet

Toilet soar WALNIITS

In the shell

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Mr. Holman poifriitcdlgiiiir: tiiiitiulii- lander: as a whole rin not take the In reporting for his committee r l

mittee retain the ownership of in- struments and other band property. A junior baud was started but ow- ing to not being able to find l. bandmuter for the juniors they were allowed to g0 in with the sen- lorn.

Mr. Hancock reported on the re- suits of the Amateur Show which was a surprising success.

In October this committee ap- proached tho Summerside School Board, to supply a room and piano for the use by MT. S. B. 118N195 in teaching music to pubils who de- sired to take it up. Mr. Homes has been successful in organizing a clam of over thirty.

No financial obligation is incurred by the Music Committee, us Mr. Haines collects a nominal weekly fee from the pupils.

Mr. Hancock stressed the iiccd of general music instruction in the school curriculum.

Plans for the future included a mlnsti-el show in aid of ilic band. Funds from this source could also be used to sponsor a school orch- mtra and n reserve fund.

Coulis RELIEVED f/inrfa/zt/z/j P UTNAM ‘s Corn Extractor

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Mr. H. T. Holman expressed satis- faction at the progress the cam- paign of publicity lllld made since iis inauguration some three years

Summer-side's taxation is one o! the lowest in Canada, notwithstand- ing the numerous modem facilities enjoyed by its residents. Much building activity was noticeable during the year of 1936, which was accomplished within ourselves, as the new Dominion Housing Act has only recently been made icasabie for us locally. A satisfactory ar-

rangement has now been made. due ‘ in a large measure to liluyor Rob- -

insonaiid his Council. Willi finan- cial arrangements made easier,

Summerside citizens will no doubt,

continue to improve their homes and encourage outsiders to become permanent residents. Mr. Holman looked with confi- dence to a better touri. traffic for 7.

Mr. Holman complimented the Town Council on their readiness to! implement the Board of ‘trades suggestion for the erection of a suitable sign at Head's Corner to direct visitors to Sluiimerside. The Neon sign installed is a Credit Y0 thc town council and has been thei moans of bringing visitors to the- town.

Ml‘. Holman stressed the greet importance of the ‘Irnvel Bill?!" of p, E. I. and asked that the Board continue to give it most 88"" ‘1 croiis support. He. referred to the visit of Mr. Leo Dolau of ihe Tour- ist Bureau of Canada. to Summer- slde and the motion picture, "P. E.

Island on Parade" which was shown ,

nt the time in 8t. Idbry‘: Holl-

quently arc missing an - to benefit by if. Iilr. llii lined many attractions

and should be mndc m tourists, sircssing deep wafer and

beach bathing, and water sports that would help lllS pro\'iiire to receive a greater s i2 of tiic $275,- 011000000 that ihc in trade

brings annually to (‘.11 .

Mr. Holman lil>0 ri-icrri d to the economic survey of the Province and expressed the vicw that it would bc the nicziiis of llFfilllflilll-l ncu iinrlustrics for P. E. l_ Among the things to he invo- uiiird are the Island's claw (lfﬂlflfills, imr S0lll‘i.< sand. which appear.- in hc in a class by ltscif. ‘Piic llllllbiiilll of the watei in our fish pivciiicis and many other lsiiiiiii })l'O(lllL‘l$ that could be utilized to our advantage.

The imprinciiiciit. in our fishing i rivers and the coii.~;crv:iiioii of trout and othci" sporting fish was also mentioned as one of ilie thing! that will be 100k!!! into this Y9"- ln closing Mr. Holman rcferrcd W the ma. 0f lllfl rlvlnr Club of Am- erica. to P. E. Island this coming

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42‘ J. L. DAVIMO , nuvaniu. DYR"f"l'OR i AND E.\|lli\l..\ll.ll KENSINGTON Day and Night (‘ails hompily Attended. l ruour. 1-4.

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