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CLAUDE MELANCON BOYD I. BEAMISII

who have been named assistant director: of public relations. Canadian National Railways, consequent upon the retirement of Walter S. Thomp- son as director of public relations for the Canadian National System after more than thirty-six years of distinguished service. and the ap- pointment of G. Herbert Lash to succeed him in that post. effective October 22nd.

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"You look as though you've been having a stack up fight with a bulldozer.” said Oliver lightly. "What happended?" ' .

Augie. still lcoking away from him. shrugged his shoulders awk- wardly and said, "It was ashore last night. We were attacked by about half a dozen men in a. dark street.” His- voice was soft. sibl- lant, He spoke with a slight accent. Italian. Oliver thought.

"We?”

"Yes, sir, Max and myself. We went together."

"And where is Max?"

Augie's gaze moved further away. ills fingers twitched ner- vously.

''I do not know." he said. "We ran for it, and lost each other in the dark." '

"What time did this llavppen?"

"I don't know. sir." said Augie. "we'd had a few drinks." he ex- plained,

"Do you Chlity a knife?"

Augie tried to look horrified and shook his head, stopping sudden- ly as it hurt him,

"Did Max carry one?"

"I don't think so. sir."

"By the saints!" roared Connor. "Isn't there a word of truth in yo?" To Oliver he explained, "Max was always flashing a knife around. I told him more t.han once that it would get him into trouble." i Augie shrank back. He moistened his snvollell lips with his tongue. "lt dncslrt matter." said Oliver. almost lazily, "I was rather inter- ested; that was all." . He walked away. leaving both men puzzled. Connor recovered himself first and shouted to Augie to get back to work. The man went, thankful to escape so light.- ly.

It wasn't proof, thought Oliver, as he went up t.he companicnway; but there was sufficient to confirm his own suspicions. First there had been the warnillg from Lacoste. Then the attack. Now there was a man with a battered face-and a man missing. Furthermore. a man who was fcnd of using a. knife. That is the one he had struck with the belnying-pin. Most probably he was in the hospital somewhere- and not yet in ii. fit state to talk. lie didn't expect to establish it beyond all doubt. Lacoste was not likely to confess, and Augie was probably incapable of telling the truth. Assuming that his theory was right, there were two or three points to his advantage. First, La- cnste had learnt. that trouble can work both ways. Second, Lacosto must be somewhat uneasy, not knowing just how much his pro- posed victim know. And thrid, it was unlikely that Augie would come up for more.

At. the top cf the companionway hr: came face to face with the captain. "Did you see Dr. Prinz? Zakas asked, "Only for a few seconds, sir." "I take it that he gave you no instructions?" "None, sir.". Zakas seemed pl-eased. "We ex- pect to sail shortly after midnight." he announced. "I have to go ashore now to make a few final arrange- ments. The p:1.ss9m,'.crs will be com- ing aboard durim: the evening. 1 have told Mr. Laroste to see that the cabins are ready. He will re- quire somn of the men for clean- ing duties" Oliver nodded. "Ycu will take over during my absence." zakas continued. A wor- ried expression came into his eyes. "it's just possible that you will receive a call from the police. I don't think you will be able to give them any help. "I'hey are making i.nquirics about the injuries which Johaman received last night." "I'll suggest that they call later," Oliver said. "That would be the best plan." In a more confidential ton the captain said: "The less trou e we have with the police, the better. We don't want to find ourselves tang- led with official formalities at the last minute. rm sure that I can rely upon you to he discreet." "Certainly sir.” -Then as Oliver could not resist the impulse to put the captain out of countenance. he said: "What if they ask questions about Max?" zakas was taken by surprise. "Max!" he repeated. "Whols Max?" One of the crew. sir. I under- stand that lie went aahore last night and has not returned. Ac- cording to another seama.n-nom- ed Augie-they were involved in a street fight, Augie returned looking much the worse for wear." - For a moment it seemed that Zakna would explode. His eyes lnoked ready in pop out of his head. He spat out a few curses in his native tongue. After that. with an effort. he became calmer. But his face went a sickly hue. Actually. zakas had remembered the worn- ing given by Dr. Prinz. "here shouldn't be much fuss made over a seamen." he said thoughtfully. "If you are asked questions, use your discretion. The maln point is that we should not be involved! "very good. s1r.' said Oliver. He went on up to the bridge to make sure that the negro had obeyed in- ntructlons. Zakas bounded towards the small cabin used by . He found the Frenchman .thare. "Just getting some cigarettes," Looosto explained almebly. "mu: 'm ready to make a atartion the bins down below) in at mun-

fmwn ,.made a,deep furrow aerou his forehead. "Is there anything wrong?' he asked.

"There is." said zakal grimly. "When you came to talk thinu over wit me. why were you not honest? why did you keep think: back?" ,

The frowned deepened. ucosto shook his head.

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To Eliminate Blind Crossings

An extensive brush cutting pro- gram aimed at eliminating all blind crossing: at highway and railway intersections in Prince Edward Island will get underway immediately. The program will be

partment of Public Works in co- operation with the Canadian Na- tional Railways.

At present the Highways Depart- ment clears all trees and other oil- structions along its right of way. The same procedure is followed by the railway. But the new pro- gram will extend into the woods or fields at all four corners of these grade croasingsu ,

The slash or brush will be cleared back beyond the right of way of both railway and high- way to a distance considered ne- ccssary to clear the line of vision at intersections.

The Department of Public Works has earmarked 33,000 as a start to- ward eliminating the hazard at level crossings. The program is being carried out primarily for the protection of motorists using the highways of the Province.

BRIDE-ELECT HONOURED On Thursday evening, Septem- ber 14. in Campbellford. -Ontario. Miss Anne O'Leary and Mrs. E. C. Roberts were hostesses to a. party of friends in honour of Miss Leone Dockerdorff. R. N.. formerly of North River, P. E. 1.. whose mar- riage to Mr. Allan Carpenter of Keene, 0nt., takes place on Wed- rlesclay. Sept. 20th. A lovely square mirror was pre- sented by Mrs. J. Anderson and Miss Eleanor sandercock on behalf of the group. Mrs. C. Newman. speaking for the party, expressed appreciation of the good things Miss Docken- dorff had done for the town and the vicinity during her three years in the local Health Unit and of the nne contribution she had made to all worth-while things that came in her direction.

In replying, Miss Dookendou-ff expressed her thanks for the gift

-and good wishes. she also thanked

the people for their kindness and hospitality to her in her three years in Campbellford and she pointed out that without the splendid co-operation she had re- ccived everywhere in her work she would not have been able to ac- cutnplish a great deal. "I had only to point out a case of great need or trouble to any society or any church and at once I had help." she said.

Two beautiful solos. "Because" and "I'll Walk Beside You" were sung by Mrs. J. cowell at the close of the evening. Miss Irene Stephen accompanied her.

Dr. Charlotte Hornet of Cobourg and Miss Mae Hearts of Port Hope were out-of-town guests present at the party.

thing back? I think I said all that needed to be said."

"You did, eh?" Zakas almost barked. "So! You told me all about Max! It was just that I did not hear!"

Lacoste locked more puzded than ever.

"I don't understand you." he said you mean the member of the crew called Max?"

To be continued

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carried out by the Provincial De- Lr.

Fewerjgplieatlene I-"roar llural Veterans

1! Ivnllcationa rocelvarby the Army nenevolaat Fund can be taken as an indication. either vet. arms of World War 1! living in rural areas are more prosperous than their fellows in the cities or they do not have as much gnaw. ledge of assistance which is avail- able to them through an mm, General .1. C. yfurchie. Chairman of the Army Ecngvojeng Fund Board. thinks perhaps the 15” Wit lllpllcatlons from rural areas are not numerous may be ;

result of both factors bur, in 5 statement today made it quite 'clear that assistance from thg

fund 13 Just as available to those in rural areas as to those located inuthe lame centres of population. When the Fund was instituted by Parliament in 1947 and the amount of roughly Q9,o(m'qn was set aside from World war 11 prof- its and other sources it was stated it was to be spent for the benefit of World War It Army veterans and their dependents. This, or 001355. means those veterans liv- ing in the rural areas as well as those living in the city." General Murchie made it clear. however. that the Board has a re- snonsiblllty to administer the Fund in accordance with the Act of Parliament and only those cases can be helped which arise as the result of some unexpected can. iinaency or unforeseen calamity. The usual causes of such difficult. ice are sickness. accident. death. fire. flood. wind-storm. epidemic and temporary dislocation of fin. ances. The Fund cannot be used merely to provide a. stop-gap and

there must be evidence that a grant will assist in orovldim: a Permanent solution. There must

also be evidence that the applic- ant is deserving of assistance and that his financial difficulties are not a result of circumstance over which he had control.

In order to make sure that rur- al veterans are aware of the pro- visions of the Fund. the Board 15 Planning to send speakers to rural areas while assistance of Branches of Veterans, Organizations and other Fund agents operating in rural communities will he enlisted.

Young couple some 5000 Miles To See Birthplace -or Ancestors

Mr. and Mrs. David A. Machcod of Seattle. Washington. are Wei- come visitors to Prime. Edward Island. David is a skilled ma- chinlst by trade. and is the son of the late Murdock MacLe0d- who. along with eight brothers and one sister. was born in Grand View. Two of there brothers. Rev D. B. MacLeod and John J. Mac- Leod resided in was and M0 buried along with a third broth- er. Malcolm. in Orwell Head cem- etery. Fpur other brothers rest side by side in Washington and one in Nebraska.

These happy young people are very much in love with this country and enjoy looking hi. all the old relics of early days.

On. their return trip they plan to motor to Florida. then across ihe continent to Texas and Cali- fornia before returning to lhnir native state. They are at pre- sent the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. MacDonald at their beauti- ful home. "The Old Manse”, Ulgg

Since arriving here their pleas- ing personality has charmed the hearts of all those they came in contact. with and they are assur- cd of a warm welcome on their return to P. E. I ,

In-IE GUARDIAN.

The Royal Canadian Signals is

centre of the Canadian Army Active Force. It maintains the communications systems i

the nerve

without which the army could not function

or dght in defence of Canada. To with the expansion of the Cal-lad

Active Force, men are needed now to train

. as Signal Corps operators.

? If you want to help make Canada strong - to take your place in the growing Cana-

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. dian Armyfthen report today for training with the Royal Canadian Signals. Don't delay.' Canada needs you now!

To enlist you must -

1. In a Canadian citizen or lrhlah soiled; 2. In between 17 and 29 yum of

4. Mn! Anny Tuf requlromonn. 5. Volunmr for service anywhere.

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