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JOIN IN WTSHING YOU

A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR

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40 Per cent Increase

What hlllS increased flow of trai- fic amounts to thug: be gauged from a comparison o frieght traf-

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at arlttme 0.N.R.

1 u I I 141

"' fic handled over the Atlantic R08- ion during i941 as compared with

-'~—*—'- _ the year war was declared, 1939.

41.; ‘ti. l‘. .~\|i[)l(‘l0ll, \'iuc-l’fl‘>ld"_“~ Ufhc pClTPlllilgG of increase is ap- mid (ivllvflll Atutagei‘. Allilllu" iproxitnately 40 per cent. represent. lit-glen, Uaitatliun National ling millions of tons of tvar sup- Railways; plies and munitions flowing over-

seas through eastern Canadian ports for use in the common ;~l!‘\l“"l(‘ :iga'

transport is

Ir. war as in 1i t ' ' coir r on

. to the succ

' pinto ,J ..t.w_ although an important in the matter of transport. " ncLs of members of the arm- ' ieti forces have been handled in l tltlittoti to tzieatlv increased civil- . -r tixiific. ~.e.\tc < tit‘ th: Canadian .1 ,5 in that have found ‘.1 int; calls ing made upon iiu-tn include tirlegr-apiis, express, 111k‘ ztntl itc _ In the case of the lat- tcrricei The Nova Scotian in cct-tttiietl a strategic posi-

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-'.tir-int-."c:isnig flow of ha» thrown crave respon- tttiott office:s and em- ,f the SySI/(HL all of whom twonditiz in an excellent . Iii addition, the rank and '~ ' ~'"-'":ist~i's of War anti .‘1l‘(‘ a‘ civilian war 1* raid prccau- 1 and other civ- :..nn voiurttc work. {'1 the fittttre, its in the past. the ,1: tple ci‘ (‘An itli can rest assured ‘that llil‘ t‘...t~t~s and r 'o iii." C1 v imeet. t nrcr wl‘ is made upon bflltﬂdfiiiiiiil lthrni and their loyalty, determin- T D~ 51115; “Mk5 |2lLlOll and will it» victory is <=v1_ '1 $390510" ‘if “l; c. R150 HIYH- iuencrd by the cffot they ltavc 2o tables; nmlvrgoccmrlttivtj tenrtiiialuat Hqiyggtttt. p“; fQfHL ‘.l1“\’l(‘\\'. .1 (‘X i llSIHIlS 0 ll‘

4 tiuineliotises at ‘Irttro S_v(ii‘.(‘_\' and

21' Etimiinckton; tieu" rest. houses; and new locomotive erecting shop at

97- Moncton one of the finest on the

continent.

., .. ... t.\ 1...cn .1: .\li‘!‘.("tOll and t-in cf traffic cott-

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m77ritu ltodxfralx Upper Canada's _<On;arioJ first paper-mill was built in i813 near Hamilton.

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out 1942

SPECIAL

A ' A New Brick for The New Year

A Luscious dessert, colourful and delectable.

one -

De Luxe Ice Cream rippled with chocolate and Now Fruit. An added joy to your

Year's

fest ivt: board.

d St-nd grout‘ orders early to assure prompt

tl(‘ll\'<~l‘_\'.

‘iliE PURE MILK 00.. LTD.

Cur. Fitzroy and Great Geo, St, Phone 584.

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c. N. n. President l Reviews Year on National System

During the year i941 the man- agement of the Canadian National Railways has had u it: Wimnry objective the continual improve- ment of railway services to meet the needs of the ever increasing industrial output which he req stilted from the turning over of Oanadlh whole reductive noon- umy from a pence o to u wutima

The u from o! railway traffic w became rnartlest kn- mediately upon the outbreak of wiar has omtinued and resulted in 1041 in l- 11111520411 volume of traffic

upon railway tuansportation in Canada have exceeded those of the last. war by sixty remem- The dentin-ant role which railways play in the animal transportation

trst the forces of t-yr- ‘

tic, however, is only l

of this country has been To moot ‘the increase of traffic

by the National Rall- which since the out- of war has risen ninety-five pememt has called gr“ carefﬁ plnnnim to make the use equipment mt! foothill. ll

necessary to 111111!!!" 8B4 expand railway facilities in a. number of districts. It has also been necessary to obtain additional eﬁmlllnmi- and this expansion has mqtnred lpecicl efforts on the part qr qnpioyees throughout the gown.

Wu- Requlrements First

It has been the policy of the ma; t m all cases to vhvw the ixiberests of the war effort firlt

R. C. VAUGHAN

President, Cunzitlian National Rail- ways.)

and i0 in.titn.t.n the ctitiusiiy of the rtu.'.=..ty l) men these ts. niiul deitiands. War transportatiuii mens comist not only in the movement Ol httntirecis cl tiic iris of mili- : \.iSL quan- i supplf

- s of the cottnt-ry. Tlll$ war traffic ha-zl of necessity to be adl 0d to the v0‘ "i

iicrss t-rittf 1L‘. . i h we been t l to Ciiiailian Nii‘..c.i;ii Rail“

Jcul with this coitstanilgw increas- i ing volume of traffic have been ef- I festive. fic offered has been. itiovczl tiiidtott cxpeditoiislyi ,|

.- vice has been _‘

- P1719‘ w- lfﬂﬁwfl n-

ll is rel tl in the results of the system.

audited rtvt-nuc and ing extiense figures for the- . i o! December are not ye: ill lttblc, estimated i“: nienih atftlcd to the known ficurca,‘

year indicate that 1941 operaiiivg‘ revenues will total $303,000. . The net revenue for 1941. estima

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fixed charges int. ‘ig amount to $62,000.000 for

1941, therefore. it is expected that oper- ating revenues will yield a surplus over and above all operating ex- penses. taxes and interest. We are,

however. facing in i942 many tnillions, of tineontrollablc increas- eLl cxtvendittiros for \\'2tﬁt:.=, and materials. and there has been no corresponding increase in the price of ottr services for transporting’ passe-nears and goods.

During 1941 the Canadian Na- tional Rniltvayis maintained 23.560‘ road miles, operatin between the two oceans practicaﬁv two trans- continental lines. 'l"he ootmpeny serve: all provinces of the Domin- ion, some of the neighboring states, aiirl. so far as mileage is concerned, forth.- the lat-greet milway on the North Amrrimtn continent and in the British Empire. Out; staff of employees now ap- proaches 100,000 in number, a loyal and efficient organlmtion. each g-rottp important in. its own coni- munity, and altogether‘ forming a big factor in the economic and social life of this country.

ItwiJLunlwayapemiz-almm 1942 and in lucoqedinq years to provide efficient transportation at the minimum of cost having regard to the character of the service tieedcd.

o. r. n. contrive-s

MONTRFML. Dec. 29 — (C?) ~~ Canadian Pacific Railway Company. today reported increase of 3128.600‘ in November net earnings of $5.20l,-| 226, as compared with net of $5.-| 072.617 in the corresponding month

in 1940

Gross earni s were 34.318106 higher at 620.20 ,692 and working expenses advanced 64.189656 at $l5.00G.465

Net earnings for ll mottths end- ed Nov. 30 were $10,033,554 great- er at $441,866,785.

cnocnFrtan ma. Shoes in suede with bows or tans with hand-crocheted finish- ing look decidedly new A Idfttt avenue shop is showing them in

black. especially ZCOG-lbdklllg in brown crocheted finish

Number of blind pZT-m. receiv-

ing pensions in Canada at. Sept. 30 | was 6.1M. A p __ M‘,

for the first clcrcn months cf th“ , »

f HE CHARLOTTETOWN GUARDIAN

tut ttvuttt ttttttitct sttt

Slaris Friday, January Zncl

Continues Until Winter Merchandise Cleared Oui l a! Drasiically Rcducod Prices

MEN'S WEAR SPECIALS

Clearing our stock; of men's good fancy and plain S rtl. Rog. $2. and $1.75, for I39

Men's fancy Broadcloth Pyja-

mas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Less 25% Mon’! Bathrobes and House- Men’s Fancy Muﬂiers, Silk attd Wool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Tress 25%

Men's all wool Scotch knit Gloves. Reg. 85c. for

Men's all wool Cashmere Hose. Reg. 60c. Balance to

clear, 2 pairs for . . . ._ loo

Men’: heavy Jumbo knit 1 Heather Sweater Coat I

Men's “V” neck Sweater Coat (khaki) . . . . . . . .. 1 I79

Men's Fine "V" neck Sweater Coat. Heather. Regular $2.95, for

Men's Caps. A special line, to clear .... . . . . .. Men's soft Hats. A clearing of all

broken lines. No two alike. To clear at . . . . . . . . . . . . . Half Price

Men's medium weight Combina- tion Underwear, short sleeves, ankle length 0r long

sleeves. Clearing for, suit

Boys’ zipper Coat Sweaters. Clear- ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Less 25%

Men's I-Iorsehide Lined C.

Mitts

Men’s all Horsehide lined Mitts and Gloves, elastic knit,

for a pair . . . . . . . . . . ..

Clearing balance of’ our 1 boxed 75c. Ties, at 2 for n

SPECIAL LADIES’ AND CHILDRENS’ DEPTS.

All Children's Ski Stilts. Sizes 2 to 6 years. Clearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Less 209i»

(‘ltiltlreifs Fur IPalJric Coats. Sizes 2 and 3

years. lteg. $3.50 and $6.95. Clearing at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . .. Halt‘ Price (flooring line of Ladies’ soiled Sweaters and Underwear, at . . . . . . . . .. llnli‘ Price

Iiadies Full Fashioned Pure Silk Ilose in dark shades. Reg. $1.00 and

$1.25, for per pair . . . . . . Remnants of Coatings, Silk and Wool Dress Materials. Clearing . . .. Half Price

Ladies Brassieres, broken lines, clearing for . . . . .

See our Dollar rack of Skirts, Dresses, House Coats, etc. $1.00 Ladies odd Plaid Jackets, sellingat. . . . . . . . . . .

Ladies (a. few only) Beacon Bath Robes,

(slightly soiled), clearing at Special Prices

Ladies and Children's Ski Jackets. -»~ Special Prices,-

$2.95 ...... $3.49

Children's Skl Pants. Clearing for

Ladies Unforms, (white), slightly soiled, for

Carpeh, Oilclollls and Linoleum:

Discontinued designs in Linoleum Rugs, Clearing at 25% Discount

These Rugs are genuine ﬁrst quality material with a canvas back. All standard sizes.

Ertiglllish Printed Linoleum, suitable for a

c en or pantry. Special, per square yard All Wilton and Axminster Rugs, Mats and Stair Carpets. on Sate at Very Special Prices.

Men's Winter Overcoats in Rag- lans, Slipons, 'i‘ube and Billed models in 'l‘\vvt~tls, llleltons. Bar- rymores. Clearing . . . . . . . . .. . . . Less 25%

Boys‘ Youths’ and Students‘ Win- ter Ovcrcoats. (llearittg Less 25%

Men's horschitle coats, fur collar . . . . . . . . . .. 1

Prices $16.95 to $19.00.

range from

$25.00, for ...

Clearing Less l-3 at Our

January Clearance Sale Ladies’ Fur Coats, Clearing . . . . Less 25%

Ladies Silk Dresses. Reg. $3.49 S

to $3.95. Clearing at .. ... Ladies Silk Dresses. Reg. $7.95, clearing for .. . . .. . . . . . . . . .. i-

All our better Dresses Drusiicnlly Reduced

Curtains 6' Draperies

Broken lines in Frilled Marquisette and Nottingham Lace Curtains. Clearing at . . A lot of Soiled Curtains. On Sale at Half Price Drapery Ends and discontinued patterns. Clearing at . 881/8% Discount

2.19

Figured Upholstering Velour. Reg. $3.00, for per yard . . . . . . .

Boys‘ horsehide Coats, detachable fur collar

Men's Sheepskin Canvas Coats,

§=".~‘§.Z°'.".‘l'........... 10.95

Men's Tweed Suits.

......................Lessll81/8%’

WEMEER ti;

A full range of Men's, Boys’ and Students’ Suits in single and double breasted models. Clearing at Less 25%

Men’: Overalls. A npecial buy, (black)

15.95 §$Z§".“...“.’..T‘T‘?‘.°.”.'.T 1.50

Cation 6' Flannel Depi.

Shadow Cloth, 46 ins. wide. t I

Price

Cotton Flannel Plaid 36 in.

wide. Price

Pink, Blue & Stripe Flannelette, 1 9

36ln.wide.Peryard.......... cl

Printed Broadcloth, 36 in. wide. n

Prlceperyard................

Terry Towels, Special, per pair Cotton Towelling. Special, per

Unbleached Sheets-Wab asso—4 Size 72 x 90 inches.

Dair iii? ‘.1. .‘.?‘.".’.'f‘f’?‘.°.': .‘.’f‘.°.°.'.".°.' $2.59

50c. 12c.

Sill: Underwear 6' Gloves

Ladies Ski P a. n t s. Clearing m. 1~

and

Limes Glove Silk Underwear in Bloom“ Bobettes, Panties and Vests. Sellingfor................... c! See our Special Table of Ki

Gloves, for

10.95

A clearing

regular stock in broken sizes. Reg. to

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Pillow Cases. pair . . . .

Frilled Curtalning. Price per yard . . . . . . .

, Special, per

MILLLINERY SPECIALS

0 tab] ofnle-Iats .6. Aonther table, --

|’clearing 1 l

at......

Balance of Better Hats, clearing for

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