JUNE 29. 1951

Fine Reconstruction Job Of Old Bristol Milldam

This is a fish story with implic- ations which may be of great value in the tourist industry of Prince Edward Island in the years to come. it began last autumn. when Mr, Willard Jordan. local business mm toyed with the idea of re- mnstructing a. milldarn according to plans of his own devising. His idea was not new, but the exe- cution of it had some original features. He decided to buy an old mmdiim property, which had an outlet on a stream leading to salt water, and to so reconstruct the dam as to make it easy for salt iviiter trout to reach the pond.

Many years ago, this problem

was solved after a fashion. by building fish ladders which the trout could ascend as though

ilimbing a stair-way. The ladders ixcre thought necessary because as a rule mill-dams are quite high. Jilld there is usually a considerable drop from the spill-way to the stream below. Unfortunately. some people took advantage of the fact that sea trout in the process of illmbing these ladders were easier in catch than in deep water.

Mr. Jordan bought the old mill- dnni at Bristol, Lot 40. after a con- siiitation with Mr. Stewart Mac- liay of Parkdale. who had been iliinking over a similar project for r-vvcrlll years. The plan was sim- plicity itself. Mr. Jordan proposed in remove the old spill-way of the (mm at Bristol, which had partial- ii collapsed years before, and to tonstruct a dam one a. solid bar- tier of earth, with no timber of any kind to buttress it.

Mr. Macliay did this work quick- ly with a bulldozer. Then the new and untried feature of the scheme uzis carried out. The bulldozer il1(lVPd doivii one side of the pond rbollt fifty yards, and began cut- inig a. new river bed scmi-circular in shape and leading down to the old mllistream. This cutting is LOW being referred to as a by- ;i.'hS.

The new entrance into the pond 2- not faced with timber or con- crete. nnd is just deep enough to drain off the normal overflow of ii ater each day. By making the new river bed semi-circular, it was possible to ease the steep descent. and avoid a too abrupt iII'0D to the original brook. The 4-uttlng is roughly about the same width as the brook of which It is an extension.

Shares Expenses

Before proceeding with the act- ual work. Mr. Jordan interested two other Charlottetown men. Mr. Gordon Hughes and Mr. Nor- man Madbeod, and they shared in the financial outlay.

BIRTHS. MARRIAGE5

DEATHS Soc per Insertion . ' BIRTHS

MUIIPIIY-At the Charlottetown liospital on June 27th. 1051. to Lance Corporal M. M. Murphy Il(orea) and Mrs. Murphy. 45 Brighton Ave.. a daughter Patricia Marlene.

SMITH-At the City Hospital on Tuesday, June 26. to Mr. and Mrs. Stephen P. Smith. Kelly's Cross, a daughter. weight 6 lbs.. 12 oz. )lacNEVlN-At the PrinceEdward Island Hospital on June 26. 1951. to Mr. and Mrs. John A. MaoNev- in. Bonshaw. a daughter. weight 9 lbs., 14 ozs.

IVIARRIAGI-ZS

LAIRD-SMITH-At the home of the bride's parents, Kingston, on Wednesday. June 27. l95l, by the Rev. M. K. Charman, Norma May Smith and Willard Grant Laird, North Winsioe.

HOYLE - PAUL - At the home of the bride. on June 27th. 1961, by the Rev. B .C. Carew. Everett John Doyle. New Haven. P. E. 1., to Mildred Maud Paul. Kingston. P.E.I.

DEATHS

W- WHITE-Suddenly on June 28, at 58 Rigby Road. Mr. C. H. White, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John White and brother bf Mrs. Victor Purdie of this city.

IIIIIT-Suddenly at Pisquid West. lieorge Cecil Birt in his. 24th veer. Remains are resting at Cut- jiiffe Funeral Home until noon oriny. then to his lute residence. lilIIlDl'HI notice later.

HAIINIIUM-At 28 Victoria Street. June 27, 1951. James Henry Garn- bum in his 62nd year. Remain-s lire resting at his late residence from where the funeral service will be held Saturday nfternoon. service starting at 2.30. Interment In People's Cemetery.

li.D. Maclean

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IMBALMIB Charlottetown and North Wliiahirc I PIIONI in

United States, but much higher. Mr. McLure learned.

washed out.

only 37,000 was required to com- plete tha project, he was ready to endorse it.

public works in Prince Edward Is- land was agreed to by the House after brief discussion. item calling for 334,000 for repairs to Rustico Harbor. Mr. Fournier told Mr. McLure that this harbor is one of the most places in the Province for the lob- ster industry.

honorable member's riding," the Minister said smiling. I-Io confirmed Mr. McLure's

question that there are two-votes for Rustico this year. one for 334.- 000 for harbor repairs other for 333,000 for repairs to the Rustico breakwater.

- Discovery of pitchblende, uran- ium are used in atomic bombs. along the eastern slopes oi the Rockies, about 00 miles north of here, was reported today by the Atomic Energy Commission.

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The reconstructed dam and it's outlet were watched closely during the winter, and when spring came the work which had been carried out had stood up well. The water flowed from the dam through the cutting at ai normal rate. and the dam itself emerged as sturdy as when built. But whether or not salt water fish would ever find their way in any quantity into the new pond. was a question still to be answered. In other years, sea trout did reach the pond through the collapsed spill-way. and good catches were occasionally made.

It remained to be seen whether the trout would follow the new pathway to the pond. About a week ago, all doubt as to the suc- cess of the scheme was ended. Following the high tides which be- gan with the full moon of June 19. Mr. Jordan and several friends. tried their luck in the deepened pond and the number of fish taken

expected. Sea trout were caught, running in weight from one pound to more than two pounds. and were quite plentiful. No one left the pond disappointed. and most of the fishermen who cast a line. had more sport and caught bigger fish than they had seen in some years.

Since being rebuilt, the pond is far bigger and deeper than it has been in years. The stream which feeds the pond. stretches far back into the country. and this stream also has been deepened foi- several miles. a result of the increased height of the bank. There is six or seven feet of water in places where at one time. people walked on dry land and fished in simi- lows. This deepening of the water makes it very difficult for, poach- ers to net trout, and fish entering the pond through the new cutting find sancunry at once. except from legitimate fishermen.

Stresses local Requirements in Building Steel

O'I'rAWA. June 28-(Speciali- Are the steel-manufacturing com- panies and steel distributors in Canada giving the "brush off" to the Federal Government when the latter seeks steel for construction of public buildings? This qiies- tion was propounded in the Com- mons today by W. Chester 8. Mc- Lure, Conservative member for Queen's. Mr. McLure told the House that he had noticed steel- work being done on large build- ings in Montreal and Ottawa, yet when steel was needed for other equally important public buildings -the Federal building at Char- lottetown for example-it was not forthcoming.

The Queen's member specifically mentioned the very large new Post Office in Montreal located on Windsor Street from St. James to St. Antoine. The Government was able to find steel for this large seven-storey building. he pointed out. In reply, Mr. Foumier said that steel for the Montreal Post- Office had been acquired two years ago. Mr. McLure was not satisfied with the Minister's an- swer because in Ottawa he sees many buildings where steelwork is in full swing.

One large-scale Ottawa con- tractor admitted to the Queen's member that he was using Bel- gian steel which he had bcquired in the "grey market" to complete some of his jobs. The steel was just as good as any made in Can- ads, the United Kingdom or the its cost was

He further drew Mr. Fournier',s attention to the need for protec- tion works at North Rustico - to prevent fishermen's houses and fishing stations from falling into the bay. This work must be done before the fall storms if serious mm are to be averted. he warned. He urged 8" 0Xli9"d"'""3 of at least 37.2021 :1 bzggipggtitefl 13 Work thn 9

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MARSIIFIELD PIIESIIYTEBIAN CHURCH Turkey Supper, July 5.

MEN'S GABARDINE SUITS. two pair of puits. 342.50. Greendal Men's Store.

GENERAL ELECTRIC REFRIG- ERATOR. - Highest Quality. Price Right. Toombs Music Store.

NOBTI-I TIIYON PlI.EsIIYTEB- IAN CHURCH. - Service Sunday, July lst. 11 A. M. Miss Mary A.

o'clock today on Festive Week.

LARGE SIZE Bathing Suits, reasonably priced. Norma's Ladies” Wear. l60A Kent Street.

LITTLE THEATRE ANNUAL MEETING. City Hall, is o'clock to- night. Members please attend. Ad- judiciitions will be given.

NEW GLASGOW, Cavendish- Services on Sunday, July 1st: New Glasgow 11 a.m.. Bible School 10 a.m.; Cavendish Baptist, 7.30 p.m. Merrill Nicholson, student from Alberta Bible College, guest speak- er.

PIOLICE COUR'l'- A drunk was sentenced to 10 days in Jail without the option of a fine when he appear- ed in City Police Court yesterday morning. A speeder was fined 35 and costs, and a man charged with theft was remaned to today.

BRADALBANE PIIESBYTERIAN CHURCH-There will be service on Sunday, July lst. at ll a.m., conducted by Mr. Gardiner Dal- zell, B.A. Rev. D, A. Campbell, Interim Moderator.

FOR LABRADOB - An addi- tional 20 men left here by special plane this morning for employ- ment in Lzibrntior. The men are for various triidcs with particular emphasis on kitchen help.

EVENING CLASSES in Life Saving and Instructor Training in Swimming and Water Safety will be conducted by Red Cross Sup- ervisors at Brighton Beach. Open- ing session Thursday 5:30 p.m. If you are keenly interested you are welcome

THE conuwau. ritio accom-I panied by Mrs. Gordon MacMil- lan have returned from a very pleasant week-end trip spent with friends in New Brunswick. On Sunday they were invited to sing at two United Church services in different communities.

.'l'RUCI(S COLLlDE- No one was injured in a liead-on collision of two gravel trucks near Maple- ivood this week, but the trucks suf- fered extensive damage. one of them with a full load was proceed- ing towards New Haven and the second was returning to the pit

when they collided. The 'loadecl vehicle was the more seriously damaged.

ROAD CONDITIONS - Condi- tions of highways from the fer- ries to Charlottetown are de- scribed in a circular letter issued by the P.E.I. Tourist and Infor- mation Bureau in conjunction with Festive Week. The highway report points out to visitors wliicii sections of roads are pav- ed and which routes are prefer- able for pleasant travelling.

THE PRESBYTEIIIAN Church in Canada, Central Parish: Ser- vices next Lord's Day are as fol- lows: The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated in the Clyde River Church at 11 am.; Thanksgiving Service 7.30 p.m. Preparatory service this even- ing at 8 p.m. S. S. Canoe Cove ll a.m.; Nine Mile Creek 11 am.: Churchill 11 am. Rev. Donald Nicholson. Minister.

FUNERAL YESTERDAY - The funeral of the late Mrs. (Doctor) .1. C. Houston was held at the Miic-Lean Funeral Home yesterday afternoon. Services were conduct- ed by the Rev. H. E. D. A.5hi'0l'd- Interment was in Sherwood Cem-

etery. The pallbearers were: nesday October 24 was set as 9. Chester Bulman, John R. Mac- tentative date for the fail rally. Lean. J. R. Brow: Dr. R. G. Lea. There being no further business Dr. W. L. MacDonald and A. B. the meeting adjourned to meet cosh, , on September 1.

ADDRESS A PRESENTATION .. Miss Mary MacKin.non. Char- lottetown, was honored recently by her former fellow employees of the Provincial Department of Pub- he works when they presented her with a rhinestone necklace and earrings to match as well as a purse of money. Miss MacKin- non. now employed with the De- partment of Industry and Natural Resources, worked with the Pub- lic Works Department for fifteen years. The address was read to Miss MacKinnon by Mr. William HI wood and the presentation was made by Mr. Anthony 3991'" don.

IJNOFFICIAI. RETURNS -- lin- official returns from last Mon- day's Federal by-election with all polls heard from give Mr. Mac- Lcan. Progressive Conservative candidate .1 majority of 464 vote! over his Liberal opponent. Cecil Miller. There were two POI" mining. North Granville which voted 68 to 52 in favor of Mr.

parade in many years will be held here Monday, July 1, on the first day of Festive Wee-k ebrationis. units from all Provinces will participate in the top show as the parade winds its way through the city.

brass bands and for those who love the akirl of the pipes there will be pipers

Maclienzie, Deaconess. really blow. --- The colorful Royal Canadian MAYOR. B. EARLE McoDONALD Mounted Police will lead off in will speak over C.F.C.Y. at 1.00 the ' parade followed by the

massive pipe bands of the North Nova Scotia Highiandetns, the Cape Breton Highlandens and. the Pic-

wili be the Canadian Legion color party with the members and cars of the Canadian Legion them

rade will be that of the Navy leading crew members of the H. M. C. S. Waiiaceburg, which will be in port here, members of H.

ney G. Cameron wil-l be sorry to P. E. l. Horvpiial.

Brantford. Ont.. were visitors to Charlottetown and Stanley Bridge during the week where their many friends were pleased to see them.

an, Bishop Street. regret to learn of her illness. She is ii patient in the Charlottetown Hospital. All wish her ii speedy recovery and hope to see her out again-soon.

Somervillc.MIu., arrived in Char- lottetown Monday plane. She will he the guest of her cousin Miss Em MacNeviii, Bomhaw. and will also be Miss MaeNavin's her marriage, Saturday.

Fmtive

The biggest military ceremonial

cel- and military three Maritime

Bands

There will be bugle bands and

galore who can

tou Highlanders. Next in order

behind , The first brass band in the pa-

M. C. S. Queen Charlotte and the Sea. Cadets from R.C.S.C. Kent. Following them will be the brass band of the 8th New Brunswick Hussars and close behind will be the I-iussars famous pony mascot showing the way to iith Hussars and the Prince Street School Cadet Corps and a group of armourcdl cars.

Five Local Bands

One of the finest Reserve Army bands in Eastern Canada, that of the P. E. I. Regiment (1'lth Reece) will be next in order. In their group will be the P. E. 1. Reg- iment, Queen Square School Cadet Bugle Band. Queen Square School Cadet Corps, armoured cars and light tanks.

Another pipe band will greet the ears of all those sons of Auid Scotia when that belonging to the Halifax Rifles leads another group along the route. With them will be the Halifax Rifles. Then comes another brass band, that of the 23rd H. A. A. Regiment who will lead the members of their regimen-t and those of the local 38th L.A.A. Regiment.

The West Kent School Cadei. Corps band will head the march of 5 Signals Regiment and their own Cadet Corps. Following them will be the well known B. C. A. F. brass band leading 100 members of the Air Force. Ending the long procession will be the brass band of the North Nova Scotia Highlanders followed by the boys of the Charlottetown Fire De- partment.

Officer Commanding the parade will be Col. G. E. Full. V.D., while the Parade Sergeant Major will be RSM. E. A. Jessome. of the P. E. I. Regiment.

The Parade will form up at old Fort. Edward in Victoria Park and march in at 1 pm. to Kent Street.

Military Parade Big Week Feature

From there the route will take it to Rochford street, to Water, to Queen, to Grafton. to Prince. to Euston, to Brighton Road and thence back to Victoria Park.

Body of Accident Victim Recovered Al Pisquid Bridge,

An inquest will be held next Tuesday evening in the Charlotte- town Ciiy Hail into the death of George Blrt, 21. of Pisquid, who met his death early yesterday morning when the truck he was driving went over the side of Pisquid Bridge.

There were no eye witnesses to

rthe accidcnt which occurred be-

tween 3 and 3:30 a.m. The half- ton Ford truck was recovered some six hours after the accident, but both windows in the cab were broken and the truck empty. The body was recovered about an' hour later by members of the R. C. M. P. and neighbors of the de- ceased who had been searching the waters by the bridge for some iiouns. .

The steel railing on the bridge was broken where the truck plunged into approximately twenty feet of water.

The deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Birt. who live on a farm about two miles from Mount Stewart. in the Pisquid community. Also surviving are ilwo brothers, Martin, of Souris, and Gordon, who lives with his parents. There is also a sister. Mrs. Alvin Burke. also of Pis- quid.

Dr. .T. D. MacGuigan will be coroner, and members of the coronei-'s jury will be: (Foreman) Earl Jay, Mt. Stewart; Chester Hendrichan. Peakc's Station; Ver- non MacKinnon, Samuel Birt. Wallace Birt and Levi Jay of Pisquid, and Milton Rogerson. Peakes.

Majoieiies W Busy Drilling

Busiiy drilling foritlieir part in the mammoth Float Parade to be held here Tuesday of Festive Week are the 22 trim looking Major- ettes who will probably be the cynosure of all eyes as they swing their batons.

The girls have been drilling in marching and swinging to the music of the P. E. I. Regiment Band at the Armouries and have been receiving a thorough ground. ing in their work from R. Earl Taylor.

in the group taking part Tues- day are two older girls who will

MacLean and Caledonia which voted for him 54 to 19.

PARTY ENJOYED-A large num- ber of people enjoyed the Cornwall Garden party held yesterday at the home of Mrs. Gordon Maclvlillan. 801119 0! the izllests came from such distant points as East Point, Rus- tioo and New London. Music and folk dancing made an enjoyable af- ternoon and evening.

YOUNG PEOPLES EXECUTIVE MEETS -- An Executive meeting of E. P. Y. P. U. was iield in the board room of Trinity Church on Saturday June 23 at 8 p. in. Meet- ing opened with prayer by Ralph Raynor. Evelyn Underhay presid- ed. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. Those present were Evelyn Underhay. Mary Mor- rison, Parker Jewell, Gladys Mac- Millan. Ray Higgins, Roy Younker and Ralph Raynor. Discussion on Maritime conference followed. Gladys MaoMillan was appointed to attend. It was moved by Ray Higgins seconded by Ralph Ray- nor tlist we donate 515 to help pay travelling expenses. Ray Hig- gins and Roy Younker were ap- pointed on a committee for a coaching congress. Armistice weekend November 9, lo and 11 was set as a tentative date. Wed-

Personals The many friends of Mrs. Syd-

learn that she is A patient in the

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fleming.

Many friends of Phyllis Green-

Mrs. Leonard Gineprs. West

evening by

matron of honor at

to plan '

march with the P. E. I. Regiznent. They are Marilyn Rupert and Ruthie Yeo. The rest of the girls who range in age from 12 to 16 will march with other military un- its participating. The latter group are Jean MacDougall, Theresa Gallant, Kitty Duffy. Shirley Burke. all of section 1. Section 2 has Elizabeth Palmer, Barbara Whitiook, Helen Cooke and Sylvia Campbell. Section 3: Betty Dry- den. Frances Henderson. Patsy Laurie and Barbara Ward. Sec- tion 4: Franrceo Clark, Helen Stewart. Janet Wood and Barbara Weeks. Section 5: Barbara Wran and Shirley Ladner. Section 6: Sylvia Super and Marina Hermes- sey.

All the girls are from Charlotte- 'town or the area nearby.

Commonweaiiii Division To Be Strong linii

NEW YORK, June 2B-(CPl- The British Information Services said today the newly-integrated Commonwealth division WIII be one of the strongest fighting units in Korea. with greater striking power than any normal division.

It said the division. made up of Canadian, British, Australian, New Zeiiland and Indian troops. is scheduled to go into action as a unit in July.