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Ahnoet fifty-one‘ you‘ g", on January 3t, i686. the interview reproduced below appeared in the Charlottetown Guardian. Mr, J- R MetthIWl. M.P., of Brandon, Manitoba. a. former member of the slAf! who at that time we; responsible for the interview has just forwarded to the writer e, Guardian of the above date 1n the belief that many hundred de- scendants of those mentioned will be interested in the now lnclent story.

"Rev. Matthew Smith of Ana. gsnce. N. 13., has kindly sent The Guardian an interesting account of the sailing of the ship valiant from Hull, England to Charlotte- town in 1017.‘

"Mr. Smith accompanied hi; parents on this voyage and .1. thouflh 0H1)! four years old at the time he remcnbers distinctly the incidents of the trip. His oral description of Charlottetown and surrounding country at th t time is extremely interesting and a written account of it from his pen would be much appreciated by many readers.

“Mr. Smith is well known in this province, particularly in Crapaud and surrounding country, where a large number of his re. lstives reside.

"l-le paid a visit to his friends here about three months ago, and although 84 years of age was hale and hearty as ‘in the days of youth.

"The Valiant. Captain Izzard. Mr, Smith say-shamed from 111111 on March 22, 112117, with 198 passengers aboard. One death 0c- curred on the Voyage, a 91111.1 0g (he late Mr. Issac Smith of Crapaud.

"Among the passengers William Baker and family, settled in (Trycn, P. E. 1,:

"Richard Hudson, local preacher. Tryon.

“Christopher Smith and family, Crapsud.

“Joseph ‘rrowsdale and family, Crapaud. ,

"William l-lodgson and family. Crapaud.

"George Wissenion and family, Orspaud.

‘Thomas Carr, single, Crnpgud,

"John Pearson, single. Crapaud.

"Robert Hawkcs and family. John Rcnniio-n, Albert Co, N, B,

"John liilner. Ssckville. N. B.

were who

"John Towsc, Dorchcster, N, B, Smith,

"Isaac Henry Smith.

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" . week amounted to 2,957, making the

Charlottetown. “Wm. Lund and 1031117, Robert Lund and family, Lot B, "mamas Fuwcett and family. Oovehead. "Mr. Sigworth, St. Peter's Road. "'Mr. Steed, Covehead. "Vincent Bell, John l-lutchiaon end family. 'i‘raoadie. "Thus. Beet and family, Thoe, Hardy and family, Geo. Hardy

and family, Mr. Vessey and family, Mr. west and family, Little York. .

"Richard Cross, Charlottetown.

"About the middle of the voy- age the ship came across s. Scotch brig in s sinking condition and took dff B0 passengers and the crew.

"Among the passengers were: Dr. MoGregor, who settled at St. Peter's Road. He was afterwards murdered in the gold fields of British Columbia.

"Ihomas Gorvat, West Rivet. Thomas l-fodgson, a loell prosth- er. Robert Morrison, who settled in Sussex. _u,‘ 1a.. Robert Mitten and family. Coverdale, N. S, 0f the 196 passengers, who sailed on the Valiant. Mr. Smith says that he and Mr, ‘lhcmas Fawcett of Salisbury. N. B, are the Only survivors of which he is aware. Mr. Fawcett is in his 54th year and Mr. Smith in his 85th.

"The voyage lasted 73 days.

"Captain lzzard died on his next voyage and is buried in the Qld Cemetery in Charlottetown.

"'I‘he ship Valiant was a float- ing chapel in 18%.

“Mr smith will have the grati- tude of hundreds of the descend- ants of the parties above ment- loned in thus making public an important event in the history oi the Island and welding a link in the chain of circumstances which connects the earlier day of the province wth those of the present generati n."

Weekly Livestock And Market Report

Cattle prices continued their rc- cent downward trend, with the cur- rent week's trading at $1.00 to $2.00 or more below the previous Week

and with steers of the better grades taking the heaviest losses. This condition was common in all mar- ket ccnircs. The principal factors were depressed United States mar- kels and a lack of sufficient stock cars lo ship out readily the heavy ‘arrivals. Shippers were cautioned in consult selling agencies or ulti- mate buyers before loading stock for (he. open market. The tendency iwas easier in (he calf and lamb markets but price declines were not extensive. Hogs were unchanged. Eastern (iattla Marketa

Another hcav_v cattle run was handled at 'l'oruni0, but buying on Uniicri States account was in fair volume. Price levels. however. were lower to the extent of $1.00 to $2.00, with some spots in~ the market down $3. Some choice weighty steers went at $24 to $25 and butcher siccrs up 1o $21, an oc- casional $22. while the hulk of the sales were considerably below these figures. Some good feeders were taken at this market at S19 to $20.50. Trading was very rlraggy at Montreal and buyers were not offering hids on some 400 cattle still in pciis at the close. Prices were down $2.00 to $3.00. with a load of good steers taken at $23. others from S20 down. and 800d cows $15 in $16 and a shade high- cr. In the Mariilmcs, good to choice steers nncl heifers were quot- ed at S17 to $18, fob.

Western Cattle Marketa

Arrivals of cattle at western market centres were again fairly heavy. both b,v rail and truck. While buying on United States ac- count was considerable. a tempor- ary shortage of stock cars to handle readily cattle moving across the line had the effect of slowing up trading and bringing about a gen- eral overhauling of prices. All classes at Winnipeg shared ln the decline. with an odd load of the bellcr siccrs making $22 to $24 but most sales from $20 down; while Calgary closed 50c to $1.00 lower with good io choice steers quoted at $19 to $22. Edmonton had a liberal quantity of plain cattle but here also the stock car shortage re- sulted in an accumulation of cattle already sold but which could not be moved south. thereby causing a shortage of yardage space and a warning to shippers to exercise caution in fresh deliveries in the immediate future. Best of the steers at Edmonton were $20 to $21. an odd $22; Prince Albert up to $22; Moose Jaw $21; Saskatoon $22; Regina $21; and Vancouver $20 to $24.

Esporfs in United States

Exports of slaughter and feeding cattle to the United States during the. week totalled 20,487. This places (he total since Aug. 16 at 102.614 head. Shipments of dairy cattle and purebreds during the

total to data this year 85.481. Calf exports this week were 2.6% and since Aug. 10 total 16,563. Exports of sheep and lambs for the week were 1.153, placing the total since removal of restrictions on Aug. 3 at 10,296. - Calves Tending Easier While there was no a preclabl: changes in calf prices rom the previous week. the tendency was toward lower levels. particularly at Montreal. Toronto paid $2‘! to $20 for best veale, Montreal a general S26 which looked about $1 down. Winnipeg $10 clown. Calgary 820. Edmonton $22. Prince Albert up to s20. Moose Jaw $19 to SN, Saska- toon up to $21. Regina $20, and Vancouver $19 to $20. Moncton

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Bride entering St. Dunstanh

Giving New

(By A. R. sYKlSl

OTTAWA, Oct. 6- (Special to The Guarcliani-Canada may be lagging in participation ~in the Berlin Air Lift. but let no one think she is not spending freely in the cause of External Affairs.

When he gets back to Ottawa s-fter the by-electlon in Algoma East, External Affairs Minister L. B. Pearson will hardly know the old Bast Block, traditional quart- ers of the Prime Minister, the External Affairs Department. for- merly the Finance Department and still headquarters for the Privy Council.

A small army of carpenters. brick-layers. stone-masons. plaster- ers, enchant-finishers and painters are hard at work giving old Lady East Block the New Look. Built some 75 years ago. the building has undergone only urgent repairs since that time. and only new is it coming into its full glory.

At the South-East corner of the venerable structure which faces Parliament Kill lawns, a u ‘ succession of trucks is carrying away rubbish end bring- ing in new materials for a com- plete revamping of the former Finance Department offices. with gay abandon. men with aledges and crow-bars have cut through ihlck lniernal brick walls. rimed out doors. tom down partitions. uprooted old pine floors.

A Complete up v

A: The Guardian's correspond- ent today shouldered his way pest s half-laden truck, ‘barrows full of debris, piles of lumber and other materials. a curious foreman

quoted best veals at $18. fob.

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Basilica with her father, Mr. ll. F. McPhce, K. C. --Photo by Saunders

GALLIVAN -MacPHEE _WEDDING

Mr. Daniel Leo Gsllivsn of Halifax and his bride, the former Haj-y h..;fyii,°"i;,rg',ns“§jgf,fil,‘ee

daughter of Mr. II. F. MaoPhee. K. C., and Mrs. MsoPhee, Charlottetown leaving St Basilica, Charlottetown, following their marriage on Monday, Oct. d. Rev. William Gnllivaii brothe f the groom performed the w-emony. ' r o

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leri With Sklrl (‘f Pipe In Ears llalils Many llonoifs

(‘lie ‘lblesn-pb Jun-pal‘

line Major John McLeod wasn't exactly born with a. bagpipe under

into the world with the skirl oi the pipes rinfihl in his ears.

. The 3-year-old sandy - haired.

piper, who has l Scottish burr as

land in become pipe major of the New Brunswick Scottish Regiment (Reserve).

Brought to Canada to reorganize

piping honors in his native land ar-

of the Ancient Seafonhs and the regimental cap of the Seaforth Highlanders.

Bubbling with enthusiasm. the youthful pipe major who has been playing "as long as I can remem- ber," explained ‘that -hc plans to

that will compare with the finest in Canada.

Born into a piping family in the town of Nsirn, Invcrncshire, Scot- land, he recounted that his father

before him. An only brother was the black sheep of the family — he turned out to be a violinist. "But he's pretty good. so we for- gave him,” lsughed the new pipe major of the N. B. Scottish,

A little questioning revealed that Piper McLeod also is “pretty good." A keen competitor in piping match- es which are held in conjunction with Highland Games throughout

ionship when only i5 and since that time has won "more than I can remembe ."

Shortly before leaving Scotland to assume his new position in Saint John, he won the piping champ- ionship of the National Athletic Sports at Murray Field Park, Edinburgh. Some 18 area champ- ions from all over Scotland com- peted 'in this particular competit- ion.

with the famous Seaforth High-

to Pennfleld by plane met Major D. F, Seely of the N. B. Scottish.

'12 Pipers

He plans to begin reorganization of the pipe band immediately and hopes to have at least l2 pipers when the band is up in full strength. "Lf the material is available, we'll have a good hand within six months." he remarked.

In addition to his dutieh with the

reserve unit, Pipe Major McLeod‘

will be employed in Saint John and his position with the N, B. Scot- tish will be s permanent one, He is anxious to interview prospective pipers and is especially interested in younger men "as they are much quidser to grasp musical tutoring." The idea of Lt,-Col. Garfield H. Stevens, officer commanding the N. B. Scottish. the plan to bring a champion piper to Canada from Scotland to reorganize the regi mentfis pipe band received the sup- port of other officers of the unit and arrangements were completed about s. month ago.

A determined little man, Pipe Major McLeod stated he would give the N. B. Scottish the finest band possible “or go grey in the attempt)’- >

his arm, but he sure enough came,

thick as molasses, arrived in Saint‘ John yesterday direct from Scoti

and enlarge the pipe band of thej N. B. Scottish. the holder of many

rived in Saint John wearing the kilt ‘

five the N. B. Scottish a pipe blfld‘

had been a piper and his father.

Scotland, he won his first champ-

Pipe Major McLeod. who served '

lenders during the war years, left Prestwick, Ayreshirc, hionriay by _ plans and landed at sydney where he spent a night before proceeding , where he.‘

Suspect llog Caused Death 0f Small Ghild

a lnrua--lflil .

HAVERHILI. ' Mia's, Oot. a _.

(GP) - The mangled and nude body of four-year-old Alberta (io-zgin, formerly of Mom-ton,

AXE, today was found in a field a few minutes after she left her mother's side to xvatch a neighbor feed his poultry.

l Medical examiner Leroy Stokes said some of (he child's injuries were consistent wth dog bites, He snid, however, he would rggerve final decision on the cause of death pending an autopsy,

Dr. Stokes said be was unable

to determine immediately how the child suffered two deep cuts, one on her neck and the other on her groin. He said those wounds did i not lock like dog bites. _ ‘ Police said the poultry farm- er. Paul '1‘. Jones, told them his iivo niiie-montli-old German shepherd clozs led him to the child lyr their constant barking.

llcr loin and blood-stained clothing was found nearby.

l Th? izirl is one of five children 0i llYF- Firllua Gnggin, 30, who was vririouei "ran months ago. The (‘hilil “as torn

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Growing Belief * Communists To Dominate China,

PIEUENG. Oct. 6 -(AP)—II1!ON is a growing belief in this North China city that the Communist! are over the hump in their plane to dominate all Chins.

That belief has had a great im- pact on the economic life of Pelp- ing. An already hard life grown harder.

The cost of most household n01 cessitics has doubled since the govi ernment froze prices at the Aug. 19 level. Merchants are unwilling to sell at iha ceiling prices and trade moves into the black market.

It is hard to find pork, beef and mutton~except in the black mer- ket. Legitimate dealers don't dare raise their prices because they are under the scrutiny of the economic police.

Tho police have made s number of arrests for illegal commodity and currency dealings, but none 02 the big opcrzitlvcs has been

. caught.

Priccs on forcign products have

I gone up heciiuss of an increase in

import taxcs and other restrle tlons.

All this time most wage! hlVl been stationary. ,

A lot of ihc trouble is beinl hlzimcrl nn lied agr-nis.

Tim-y are said lo h!‘ out-biddinl ihP Slovernmeni for United States (‘lirrvnry nnrl gold and silver by n! much as 20 per ccni, This charge il plausible because the Communist!

iungc war on all fronts, military, lioliiicri] and economic.

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Look to Old East Block

Assured that he had not but was just a stranger admiring the job, the foreman warmed up immedi- ately.

"It's s complete re-modelling job," he explained. "Ye see, these used to be Finance Department offices and now were turning the whole shebang into conference- moms for External Aflairs".

"Hbw about these funny old stone fireplaces?" ‘Ilhe Guardian's correspondent asked, "will you leave them where they are or rip them out?"

"We'll leave some of them." he replied. "not that they're much good for heating as intended in the nret place. but they look sort of home-like."

"And what about this?" persist- ed the newapaperman, pointing to an immense steel vault flush with one of the walla.

“Oh, we'll oover that up with planter," the foreman said. "ll. used to be full of all sorts of currency. treasury bills and that sort of thing. but we don't need it now. Ali that stuff has been taken over to the new Bank of Canada build- ing. once we get it covered over no one will know the difference."

Door leading to the External Affairs Conference-Room- In- The Making has been not only closed but sealed and battened with oetrum for nearly half a century. An slltennt will be made to see if serenity treatment can make the door suitable for use once again. ff not. a brand-new set of

doors will be hues between the:

fseinss cl the entrance. Very Convenient ‘n: is a handy door," he

construction foreman pointed out. "Foreign diplomats can come in here unseen by anyone near the Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings. Also it's only a stone's throw from the Chateau Laurier which has the finest bar and cocktail lounge in Canada."

On the West side of the East llock a door originally readied under an imposing porte-coohere is an unparalleled example of un- usual architecture. ‘rhis large double-door, also sealed off for many years and leading directly into the Prime Minister's suite of offices. has been tom from its hinges and replaced by s new window, five feet from the ground, sig feet wide and five feet high.

Today. no one could explain just why a window was needed at that. particular place. but several admitted that it looked like a tie- ket-aellerb wicket.

"We're just replacing a door by a window and that's sll we know about it." workmen said.

Next Jim for the work crews e- round the llast Block will be re- moval of the iron bars from sev- eral dolen windows. Necelsery while the building was used to store both currency and Govern- mlnt securities. the iron bars spaced four inches apart are now slated to go.

“They wouldn't look right in s Canadian conference-Room,“ a wag of the mternal Affairs De- partment said, "only the boys from countries behind (he fmn Curiain would appreciate them."

with many of the senior and junior officials of External Affairs Department away in Paris at the

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