. iiilll-C for a. girl and blue for a boy.

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Childrenisjleai

I . groups this winter.

DECEMBER 21. 1951.

Scotch Plaid Latest Thing In

By Palsy Mlulu

PARIS. Dec. 30 --(Reuters)-- scotch plaid is the latest thing in cliildi'en'E clothes for all Is0

Fabric design plays a more im- portant role than the silhouette which remains simple and unclut- icred.

All types of plaid weaves. colors and patterns are stressed for tod- piers, through to- teen-age and "ieune fllle" dresses. These effects are smart and practical, besides beiiig a boon to harassed mothers who are worrying about the clean- ei"5 bill.

small designs are to be had in iiuol, cotton and taffeta fabrics. ..nen highlighted with crisp white pique collars and cuffs.

shepherd's check and tweeds are 9250 new. Solid-toned fabrics. in- cliidlng light-weight woolen ma- lP:'lills and cottons. are trimmed uiili embroidery. applique or

.smockirig..

Paris shops offer baby clothes and accessories which are both ;'l':llIlalCiIl and lovely. This year. the ,-ycatest demand is for pure white iuycttes. replacing the, accepted

('lll'l5tEnlnH and "party" clothe: s ;iiul'e the same dainty hand em- l)l'f7ldel'lCS and real lace furbclows -fiat have adorned French babies for centuries.

Dominique shows a clever new i-.-:nLcr overall with matching per- covcr. it covers the i-.'ll7)' from head to foot with bond .iiiri mittens attached, and zips lulcii from tiie feet up the inside of die leg. The fabric is waterproof iiillillll, Both the suit and blanket ;li'nlCCl.0I are lined with woolley l'.l1llO lllmll. '

As soon ns children start walk,- .. adaptations of apron skirts. ':i.gh-waisted yolres. draped sashes mid puff sleeves set the keynote.

Dominique is showing classic iifllcl hair polo coats complete with matching leggings for two. m.i--aids. other coats. for both luvs and girls, are featured in furry beaver cloth. in belted-back zsier styles.

Retires As Head of c.u.n. Passenger Service

MONTREAL, Dec. 20-At the end

of this week. a man who has the rzigihic gift of knowing how to max friends and keep them will ;tii' n "in the direction of the pn- s 2- t"aflic department of Am- 6- ms largest railway system and retire on pension. He is Albert A. Gairriiiier. general passenger traffic li:."ll9ge!' of the Canadian Nstiomi ii.-illways, who, on Saturday be- immcs 65. the company's retirement REP. ,, Last: night. his fellow officers at C N.R. headquarters honored him i.l. a reception. at which he re- rrivcd a scroll and a purse of money, the presentations being made by John Puilen. vice-presi- dint. traffic.

Earlier in the month. to , mark his 'forthcoming retirement. Mr. (iurdiner was guest of honor at s !i'CPI)tl0lI in Chicago. given by of- ficials of the C.N.R. traffic de- pnrtment in the United States. on that occasion, Mr. Gardiner was iirrsented with a purse of money- 'o'.' George L. Bryson. passenger traffic manager.

D . BIRTHS. MARRIAGES

DEATHS i 50: per insertion nimns . Tfivonrirr-At fiie P. E. 1.

llilFplllll on Wednesday. Dec. 19, liiiil. to Mr. and Mrs. David Ax- worihy (nce Auslinc Smith). North Miitonpa son. Raymond Harry. weight 7 lbs, 11 ozs. DEATHS

FIIABBE-At 214 Wcymouth St-. l)c('. 20. 1951. Joseph W. Crabbe in his 80th year. The remains are resting at the Cutcllffe Funeral llnrIle' where the funeral will be In-id Saturday afternoon, service starting at 2 o'clock. Interment in the People's Ccmctery.

him-NI-;ll.IpAt. the Prince County liospitnl on Wednesday. Dec. 19. Rev. J. Douglas MncNeill in his -15th year. Funeral Saturday morn- inc. December 22nd, with Solemn Requiem High Mass at 10 am. The rcmains will be transferred from his late residence on North Mur- kct Street lhisevenlnget. 1.80 pm. nnd will be in state at St. Paul's Viiurch until Saturday morning.

STEWART-At Fredericton, P. E. 1.. Dec. 20th. 1961. Jim. Wesley Stewart. use 64 years. Remains rcsfing at the Andrew Funeral Home until Friday evening then forwarded to her late residence Where a short funeral service will hr held on Saturday. Dec. 22nd M 1.30 pm. followed by service at Hampshire United Church at Burial in Hampshire

2-30 D.ni. (Zcmeiery.

i Guardian. The report

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This column is reserved for new- of less! interest. but advertising

of 3 survey nature may in inserted

I nu seats I wore. strictly rur- uble in advance. l

NEW REVISED hockey ulcs at Jack Cameron's.

We All mun: loud report- from owners using our Winter- Clete tlru. 'l'enton'r Accessories.

MES. JOIlNlTON'S LADlliS' WEAII-December Specials.

IMLMEB ELECTRIC for Hest- ing Pads. Egg Cookers and Elec- tric Clocks.

UNIVERSAL JOINTS, timing gears Ind timing chains for all cars. 'f'anton's Accessories.

TWO FLIGHTS WEEKLY in nu Magdalen Islands. P. Q P1100: Maritime Central Airways Limited

sched-

SUNBEAM Mlxmusters. Toast- masters, froninasters and Shave- masters. Toombs Music Store.

SUEDETTE 7; washing. drying and polishing. Superior to organic Chamois. Tnnton's Accessories.

POLICE COURT-There was I! clear docket in the Slipcndiory Magistrate's court yesterday morn- ins.

FOR EASY starting install a General Electric motor heater in your car. Sold at Tanlon's Acces- series.

CHURCH OF SCOTLAND -- Travelling favourable. Services Dec. 23. Argyle Shore :11 am. Birch Hill 3 p.m., Sunday School 2 p.m.: Charlottetown 7 pm. Rev. J. H. Bishop.

HUNTER RIVER. CHARGE - Servicca Dec. 23rd. Wiltnhirc 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m.; Whcuiley River C.G.I.T. Vesper Service 3 p.m.; Hunter River 7.30 p.m. with Christmas music. Rev. Howard Christie. minister.

WILL OBSERVE HOLIDAY .. December 25 and 26, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, are statu- tory holidays. and as such win be observed by all employees of the Provincial Government. it was stated yesterday by Premier J. Walter Jones.

PREMATURE RUlti0RS- Rum- or: were current in the city last night that Premier J. Walter Jones had been named to the Canadian Senate. The Premier first laughed and then flatly de- nied them when queried by The apparently originated in a letter addressed to The Hon. Senator Jones. The Premier showed the envelope and said he received "lots of them ad- dressed that way."

FUNERAL SERVICES - The funeral of the late Mrs. M;ii':z:iret Cole was held yesterday afternoon from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Peterson. 63 Chest- nut St. The service at the home was nducted by the Rev. J. T. Ibbott, followed by service in st. Mark's Anglican Church, Kans- inston. service at the church nnd grave was conducted by the Rev. Mr. Colfillmid. Pail bearers were Reg Hiltz. Roy I-Iiltz. Largo Bryenton. Alvin Bryenton. James Sheen. John Cameron. Interment was in French River Cemetery.

ST. JAMES SUNDAY SCHOOL PARTY-In spite of the incle- ment weather Wcdnesdny even- ing. the children of St. James Sunday School turned out in force for their annual Christmas party. After a lovely supper motion pic- tures were shown and carols were sung by the Junior choirs. The arrival of Santa was the high spot of the evening as he was pre- vailed upto to treat. the young- sters to song as well its apples and candy.

OBSERVED loath BIBTHDAYM Mrs. Agatha Hamill. of 4903 Pilin- ney Ave., Seattle, Washington. re- cently celebrated her 105th birth- day at her home. Mrs. Hnmlll. who has been bedridden for the past several years, was born in Prince Edward Island and moved with her parents to Maine when she was two years of age. She has resided in Seattle since 1902. In a clipping received from the Seattle "Post-Intelligence". Mrs. Hlmlll is shown being presented with a birthday cake by her 64-- your old son, Arthur.

FOR IIALIFAX--Another group of flveirccruits left here yester- day for Number 1 Personnel De- pot. -Halifax. for final document- ation prlor to.en.tering Canada's Army. Tmvelling by Maritime Central Airways were M. A, Ahoarn. Summeralde: A. J. Maye, West Covehead: A. H. Whiteway. Murray River; W. L. Bevan and E. 'I'. Cudmore. both of Chai'- lottetown.

APPEALS DISMISSED - Two appeals were d-ismiucd in "Su- preme Court yesterday morning. one a conviction under the Temp- erance Act and the other a con- viction under the Excise Act. Chief Justice '1'. A. Campbell pre- sided. The appeals were from George (2. Shepherd. convicted on 1 charge under the Temperance Act. and Irving Macxinnon. con- victed under the Excise Act.

CIIBISTMAS DECORATIONS .. Joining with business houses and private homes in the Yuletide decorating are several Government departments. Both front and back of the Provincial Building will

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soon have huge lighted Christmas trees in lace. The trees have bani obtained and are ready for netting in place. The Treasury Office in the old Bank of Canada Building also has its own staff Christmas ties already lighted and decorated in the spirit of the season. hlaflflddlfrllillll ti: Coutilltetl around i er ve sen s - lly decor-et?l. nether of the m. . in offices to Join in the icuonsi celebration is the Travel Bureau which has its own tree gslly lighted lo and to the joy- ous holiday.

Sea cadets Enjoy Fine Tudioy Dinner

sen Cadets of the P.ll.I. Divi- vision of the Nevytliesgue of Can- sda were guests last night at a turkey dinner held in the United Church Assembly Hall. There were 10 cadets present with their offic- ers and a number of invited rliests. Mir. J.J. Morris. president of the P.E 1. Division. presided as chair- man and welcomed all present. After the dinner the boys and guests ptcceeded to the barracks where they enjoyed an evening of entertainment and films. '

The catering for the dinner was done by the women of the Ladies Auxiliary with the music being supplied by Mr. Alex Macbesn.

s.n.u. students Visit Orphanage

A splendid flvlire on. the part of the students of Saint Duns!-en's University, led by Mr. John Eldon Green, a graduate of that school and now of the Family Allowance office, was revealed in their visit to St. Vincent's OrphsnsgeAWed- nesday. -

it was just before the students temporarily disbanded for the Christmas holidays and they wanted to bring some of their own Joy in Chrtstnial to youngsters who are not so fortunate as they. The boys nottonly had treats for the youngsters but they also supplied a. very eniayable bit of entertain- ment to amuse thorn. Not the least

the sudents left in porting. It was 15 geese to assure a real Canadian Christmas dinner to those in the Orphanage.

HOLIDAY LEAVES - Ivn Navel tradition the staff of IIM.CS. Queen Charlotte will split the year end holiday. Half the staff will be off duty for the Christians season while the remainder will have the New Year holiday.

WORST SECTION - Motorists found the main highway to Sum- merside in good condition last night with the exception of the hill at Hunter River, which is very dangerous to traffic approaching that centre from the City.

TRANSFERIIED - R. C. M, P. constables Grant M. Mud!-esn. is scheduied'tn leave here January 2. 1952, on transfer to British Columbia. Also leaving the Prov- ince are Constables G. .D. Hump-liirey. of the Montague De- tachment, and H. E. Brooks, of Summersidc.

Expected here about the end of the year to replace them are Constables Watson, Woolaver and Ai-vay. all from the depot at Rockcilffe, voriuric.

CABOLS TONIGHT - The carol singing by the Senior Choirs in front; of the Provincial Building last evening was postponed due to the delay in the erection of the Christmas tree caused by the storm on Wednesday. The pro- gramme will be held tonight as scheduled between seven and sev- en thirty in order to allow mem- bers of the Zion Church Choir to Participate in the candlelight Ser- vice in their church. ,

ON LEAVE FROM KOREA - Pte. D. M. Woodside of Kenslng- ton is among the third drsft,of the 2nd Battalion, Princess Patrlcisls which will arrive home in time for Christmas. Although the troops will not arrive in Seattle until in- day. the Canadian Army has ar- ranged with the E. C. A. F. to fly them to the nearest airfield to their homes. They will then start 30 days leave as part of the rotation plan wiisrcby soidiersarc eligible for return to Canada. af- ter twelve months service in the war theatre.

SANTA VISITS KINSMEN -- santa Claus visited the Charlotte- town Kinemen club last night and distributed gifts among the members as the Club held its bl. monthiy meeting at the Charlotte- town. Dr. F. A. Maclsdillan was chairman and Mr. Gus Downe was co-chairman. Dr. Spacek of the Provincial Department of Health and Welfare was guest speaker and he told of his impressions and cxnerienccs in Canada. Dr. Snac- ck came here from Czecho-Biov- nkia. Following the traditionsf vis- it of Santa the members engaged in carol singing. New members in. troduced to the meeting were Mes- srs. A. B. ryePasti and Larry Dal- cv.

NARROW EIUAPE - Paul I-lead, aged six years of 96 Sydney Street was unhurt yesterday sf- tcr being struck by in car on Kent Street. Three other minor traffic accidents were reported to the City Police. Two can sustained damage to the fenders when they collided at the intersection of Prince and Water Streets. and the lenders of another car were dun- esed when it collided with a truck at the intersection of ritz- roy and I-Illlsboro streets. A car backina out of e parking place on Grafton Street sustained dam. age to the rear fenders and trunk when it struck I cor trsvelillig west. The right fender and grill of the second car were deranged.

' Mr. Frank Newsome. Iiose -Vsl- ley. was I visitor to Charlottetown on Thursday, December Both.

Mr. Robert M. Agnew. ueienco-i student at Dalhousle University, has arrived home for the Christ- mas holidays with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. William Agnew. Up- per Prince Street.

part of the gesture was the gift (0?

85.00 to the T. B. League.

odd this meeting will be at

.. THE GUARDIAN.

Estimates Fire loss Al Ig.000

The fire loss suffered when the barn and poultry of Mr. Anson Maolguohlan. Soutih Milton. burn- ed early yesterday morning was estimated by" Mr. Macpauohian to be approximately 515.000. He said it was only partially covered by insurance.

The, fire started shortly before 3 s. In. yesterday and made con- siderable headway before -fire fighters got to the scene. Efforts of the Charlottetown firemen un- der Captain Gordon Stewlrt. of the Chemical Hose Company, and the many neighbors who quickly gathered. prevented the blaze from spreading to the nearby cattle burn. water in the pamper taken from the city ran out and fire- men and neighbors then threw snow on the blaze.

Lost in the fire were the large 100 by 30 foot barn housing the Poultry Ni: well as sporoximateiy 4,000 capons. 2,400 broilers and 700 pullgs.

Th fire for a time threatened the Meobsuchlan :home as well, but fireproof shingles covering the residence aided in saving it. Cause of the blaze had not been determ- ined last night, .

To continue llew Icing The Puck Pule

LETHBRIDG-E, Alta, Dec. 20 - ) - Secretary-manager J. Harper Perry of the Western Can- ada. Junior Hockey League said to- day the loop will not revert to the old icing-the-puck rule as voted by the Canadian Amateui Hockey Association executive.

"I've talked to coaches, man. agers and referees in every city in the league," Parry said. Wmey all went to continue with the new rule. Nelrly every hockey man in the west wanted to keep the new rule in effect but officials down east wanted the old one and voted that way."

The G. A .H. A, executive voted 13 to 10 in favor of returning to the old rule which allows the puck to be fired into the end zone from just across the centre line. The new rule. put. into effect this yssrpin an attempt to eliminate gauging in corners, calls for the puck to be carried or passed over the blue line without reaching the goal line.

Sidewalk Bylaw To Be Enforced

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Business firms and household- ers who have not properly taken care of their sidewalks are due for an unwelcome surprise today. City Police have been order-.-d to literally "ring doorbells" in the case of all who have not com- plied with the City Ordinance compelling the occupant of the Property to keep the sidewalk in front of it clear. '

Questioned last night about the situation Mayor J. D. Stwart said it was simply a case of citizens refusing to accept their civic re- sponsibility. He agreed that all citizens did not have sand or ashes available, but said that salt could be put over the icy surfaces or it could be chopped away.

Many citizens were complain- ing yesterdsy about the inability to navigate safely on the side- walks and it was freely admitted by s number that they would-not venture on normal shopping trips to the centre of the city due to the icy conditions.

DAIILIN error: w. i.

on Monday evening. December 3, the Dariington W I. held their

regular meeting at the home of

Mrs. Ddnald;MacPherson. The meeting opened

"Ode" followed by the "Creed."

Roll call was answered by eight

members and three visitors and one new member was welcomed. The minutes of last meeting were read. approved and signed and the correspondcn was read. includ- ing s. thank-you note for fruit

sent.

It was decided to write 3. letter to Miss Robbins concerning the price of electric light rates. it was movedupnd seconded to send A bill of as cents was paid and a done- tlon of 3200 was received from

Mrs. Hewett.

The Red Cross committee pestl-

ed out work to the members and it was decided to send for cod ell tablets for the children. Collec-

liver

tion was so cents. Roll call for next meeting to In exchange of New Year's gifts the home of Mrs. Nell Campbell. Programme committee is to be Mrs. Mncinnis and Mrs. Angus MscPherson. , The program consisted of con- tests which were wen by Mrs. Dc-nsld MacPherson.

The meeting closed with the National Anthem and a delicious lunch was then served by the

IN MEMORIAM

In loving emory of a den- Wife and Mo r. Mn. Dun Bllley, who tested away June 5. 1051.

Tonight the stars ere shining on I grave not far away. When they laid our darling mo-

Cher Ix months ago today.

--- llllg heaven wind: blew softly Iteiaumlng to spend his christ- mu holidays in this city is II. C. M. 1:. commie n. w. rrr. mil- fnx. ratio was one of the more popular police efficerrdurinz the

010! that led Ind hallowed spot when the one we loved lies

sleeping And shell never be forgot-

four years he spent here and in

summer-ilde and Screen

Iavtngly remembered by line- bcnd and Family.

with the -

CHARLOTTETOWN

ciiristinas concert At lion ilhuroli Hall

The annual Christmas Concert and Treat of the Zion Presbyter- ian Church Sunday School was held before a lame and apprecia- tive audience last night. cooln- psnists for the evening were Mrs- Peterr MacDonald. Fave Hlckox. Sandra Sutherland. Carol Stav- ert and Jane Hall. Acting as chairman Wls Mr. J. E. R. Mac-.

Ewen. The following is the pro- gramme: Recitation: "rhe Announcers"-

Paul Whelan and Donnie Nelson.

Duet: "Hang Up The Baby's Stocking"-Anne and Roland Hic- kox.

solo: "Away In A Manse!"- Judy Lea. "

Recitation: "As Sm-all As I- Sl-iiriey Nicholson.

Recitation: "Just Wait"-Bah bare Foster.

solo by Heather MacPherson.

Recitation: "Our Hearts Are Gay"-Donna James. '

Recitation: "Two Little EY05'-' Cher 1 Ma srrie.

Regltatioifgftlf I Were Santa"- Barry Altkcn. "

Recitation: "A Good Swap - Robert Mar,-Nutt.

Christmas Song: Heather Black. Janet Roper. Sadie MacDonald. Lynn Loftus.

song: "if I were You" - Helen Mscinnis. Elaine Reynolds. Vic- key MaeNevin. Margaret Burns-

Recitation: "My Christine! Prayer"--Marilyn D0"-Se-” ,

Recitation: "I'm Small - Eliz- abeth Douse.

Dialogue: "Gifts"-Wendy Mc- Donald. Gail Lofvus. Norma Birt.

Part 2 Hymn: "Silent; Night". Chorus: ':We Are A Band Of

Children"-Zion Mission Band. Exercise: "I'd Like T0 H581 A Broadcast"-Gary Darrach. James

Stavert. James Webb. B0bbY Burns. - " Recitation: "A Secret - Bev-

erly MacPheison. V

Song: "Jesus Loves Me'-Joan MacDonald.

song: Judy MacDonald Donna Sutherland.

Recitation: "The Week Before Christmas"-Ralph Beaton. "

Exercise: "'!)'1iie Ccilhrlstmas Star -M . D ' asa-

Sorrig. tfltrizlcmrfe Upon The Mid: night Clear" - Miss MacKay's Class. . .

Dialogue: "A Christmas Disap- point.men-t"-Norman Haynes and Roger Worth. . H

Two Choruses: "JIHSTO 391-5' and "Frosty The Snowmbn"-The Brownies.

Recitation: "A Puzzle" ... Verna Lee Ford. p "

Recitation: "Christmas Story - Marilyn White. '

Exercise: Miss Mac-Recs Class.

Duet: "Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer"-Phyllis and Margaret MacMlilsn. "

Exercise: "Away In A Ming” .,Misses Garnhum and MacEach- emts classes. . "