Last night a group of Hi-Y members comprising the plan- ning committee received last minute instructions from Rev.

A. Frank MacLean regarding the inductions service of Hi-Y members which is to take place at Trinity Church tomorrow.

HI-Y MEMBERS PREPARE FOR INDUCTION SERVICE

evening. Some 125 members of the Hi-Y will be included in the service. The boys and girls left to right are: Ross Webster,

Expect Birchvvood High . In Use, By Mid-February

‘The new Birchwood High School is expected to be ready for occupancy in late February 1958, according to a report tab- led by the City School Board at last night’s annual meeting

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“The completion of Birch- wood High School,” the report states, “provides the City of Charlottetown with adequate ac- commodation for its school pop- ulation which now numbers ap-

CENTRAL

nuimviaos SALE Saturday, Feb. 1st 2.00 p.m. at Y.M.C.A.

.WE TREAT‘ the sick well. Gig- gey's Pharmacy, open 8:30 am. to 8 p.m. .

-ACADIA COAL. Best for Hot Air Furnace unloading cars to- day. A’. Pickard it Go. Phone 5541

I¥_A_RD COAL “blue coal” ‘ for Iéaseburner or brooder. A. Pickard 0.

W0 — HIE — LO — Rummage Sale St. James Kirk basement Friday February 7th. at 7 p.m.

COAL, WE have in stock, Al- bion Nut, and Acadia Egg. H. R. Large and Co. ’ ‘ .

ARTHUR HOGAN — Business and family man — will speak on behalf of the Y.M.C.A. Monday at 1.30 on Radio C.F.C.Y.

NOTICE — Queens County L 0.L. Meets in Boyne Lodge rdoms, Charlottetown on. Tues- ~day, February 4, 2:30 ‘o’clock.

HARP recital by Susan“'Haras- zphy with assisting artists Notre Dame Auditorium February 1st., 8:30 under auspices St. Dunstan's Basilica C.W.L.

SOURIS -— BAY Fortune Pas- toral Charge. The United Church of Canada. Sunday, Feb. 2nd. Sou- l1‘lS 10 a.m., Sunday School, 11 a. m. Service, Bay Fortune 8 p.m. “Youth Service.” Rev. Donald A. Sharpe, Minister.

CHARLOTTETOWN CONSER- VATIVE electors Ward One Polls number 70 west, 71 Centre, 72 East, will meet at _party Head- quarters, Great George Street, Charlottetown, Saturday, Febru- ary 1st. at 8 p.m. for purpose of naming five delegates for Fifth Queen’s Annual Meeting.

FUNERAL AT UIGG — The funeral of the late Ernest Shaw of Uigg was. held from his late residence on Friday afternoon to Uigg Baptist Church. Ser-

. vices at the church and grave

were conducted by Rev. Dr. A. S. Weir, assisted} by Rev. F. MacKinnon. A duet "In The Sweet Bye and Bye” was feel- ing rendered by Lloyd Martin and Malcolm MacLean. Flower bearers were Norman MacLeod, Arnold rMacLeod, Sandy Daw- son, Harold Maclieod, Charles MacKinnon, Malcolm MacLeod. Pallbearers were Joseph Mac- Isaac, Warren Dawson, Bernard .MacPhersonI, Alex‘ Mac€Leod. Otis MacLeod, F. F. MacLeod. Interment was in the church cemetery. The funeral was very largely attended.

_ _ FUNERAL FRIDAY The funeral of the late W. R. Cruik- shank was held yesterday after-

noon from the MacLean Funeral ‘

Home to Trinity United Church where service was conducted

by Rev. A. F. MacLean and Rev. G. Howard Christie. In- terment was in the People's

Cemetery. The honorary pall- bearers were: Hon. T. W. L. Prowse, Hon. A. W. Matheson, Justice George J. Tweedy, Dr. J. W. MacKenzie, Dr. Heath

Mclntyre, Cecil ,C. Lloyd. A. W. ’ I

Hyndman, J. H. Kennedy, J. H. Howatt; H. L. Sear, S. T. Green, C. H. Black. The active pallbearers were: L. D. Mac- Kay, George Purvis, G. M. Avard, J. C, Montgomery, H. C. Atkinson, E. S. Chandler.

N. D. MacLEAN- FUNERAL

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FINDS BUTTERFLY —- Friday afternoon Master John Campbell, Belvedere Avenue, saw a butter- fly entering the basement of his home, after the’ casement had been opened to put in a supply of coal. John caught the green, brown and white creature and is trymg out a diet of celery but is open to suggestions. K‘

HIT AND RUN The RCMP were investigating a hit and run accident which occurred on the Georgetown Road near Montague at a late hour last night. No fur- ther details were available at press time. I

PERSONALS

Miss Lillian Duchemin's many frien-dsgwill be sorry to hear that she had _the regrettable accident of breaking her -leg.-Miss Duch- emin IS a patient in the Prince Edward Island Hospital. \- '

BIRTHS

DOYLE --'At the Charlottetown Hospital on January 25, 1958, to Mr. and Mrs. Leo,P. Doyle, of Charlottetown, a son, John Gerard. «

MARRIAGES

HICKEY — HENNESSEY --At The Church of The Most Holy Redeemer on January 4, 1958 by Rev. Father Doyle, C.Ss.R., Joan Marion Hennessey, Char- lottetown to Gerald Augus- tine Hickey, Darnley.

DEATHS

MALONE —— Suddenly at Wind- sor, Ontario,— on Thursday, January 30, 1958, Elmer Mal- one, formerly of Net: Wiltshire in his 47th year. The funeral will be held this morning to St. Alphonsus Church, Wind- sor, for Requiem High Mass. Interment in The Church Cemetery. -

HALL — At the Prince County Hospital on Jan. 31, 1958, Mary Ellen Hall in her 87th year. Resting at The Comp- ton Funeral Home from were the funeral will be held on Monday afternoon, at 2 p.m. Interment Wilmot Cemetery.

BELL-Suddenly at Charlotte- town, 114 Kent Street, on Jan- uary 31, 1958, Dougald Bell,

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- formerly of Bonshaw in his 82nd year. Remains are resting at the Cutcliffe funeral Home

. corded that Mr.

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proximately 2,850.- While some of this is old and in constant need of, renovation and repair, the physical facilities of our school system appear adequate for the present and no further building program is contem- plated at this time.

“With the removal of the four grades from Queen Square and Rochford Square Schools, ‘ clas- ses now on staggered time and those at the Community Centre and Notre_ Dame Academy can be accommodated. Further. present unsuitable classroom space will be replaced." “ EXPRESS REGRET

“The School Board noted with “deepest regret” the passing of two recently-retired Board mem- bers: Dr. W. J. P. MacMillan and Mr. H. F. -MacPhee, stat- ing that “The School Board and the community in general owe much to the long and devoted service of these two men.” ‘

The report also referred to the retirement in 1957 of’ Mr.’ T. Edgar MacNutt, veteran sec- retary of the Board, and John Roach was appointed to this pos- ition on a part-time basis, also noting that Mrs. Nancy G. Sutherland, former " part-time secretary was now on full time and was assisting both \the Superintendent, Mr. Parker and theisecretary. . ' '

The report pointed out that the Board had been operating on this revised administrative ar- rangement‘ for a year and ‘had found it efficient _and satisfac- tory. ..._ . .. -

With reference to Mr. ‘Mac- Nutt, the report stated: v

“Early in January, Major T. E. MacNu-tt retired after 33 service a_s Secretary. During his years with the Board, Major MacNutt served fla.itih-j fully and efficiently, and in so doing -made an invaluable con- tribution to the cause of educa- tion in this City. ‘The esteem in which Major MacNutt is held

where funeral service will be held today (Saturday), service starting at 2 o’clock. The In- terment in Argyle Shore Ceme- tery. - .

MACDONALD — At the Char- lottetown Hospital on January 31, 1958 Austin A. MacDonald, 177 Fitzroy St. age 63 years. Re- mains are resting at the Hen- nessey Funeral Home until 2 o’clock this afternoon, at which time they will be transferred to his late'residence. Funeral Mon- day morning at 8:45 to Saint Dunstan"s Basilica for Requiem High Mass at 9 o’clock. Inter- ment Catholic Cemetery.

BRAZEL —- Suddenly at his home in Fanningbrook on January 31, 1958, Thomas William Brazel, age 68 years. ‘His remains will be transferred from the ‘Hen- nessey Funeral Home this af- ternoon at 4 o’clock to his home in Fanningbrook. Funeral ar- rangements will be announced

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owners Road met in the Southport school hall on Thursday evening to plan ' comcerted action towards getting the Road paved. Dr. J. P. Lantz, one of the larger property owners ‘ on the road presuded.

Kenny MacKenzie, David Arn- fast, Pauline Johnston, Judy MacDonald and Connie Davies.

was attested to‘by the attend- anee at a testimonial dinner in the Charlottetown Hotel of members of the teaching pro- fession, School Board, Civic and Provincial Governments." 2.853 PUPILS

'A table contained in the re- port shows that there was a total of 2,852 pupils enrolled in the various city schools, an in- crease of 67 in comparison with last year’s registration. These are distributed as follows; Queen Charlotte High School- 446; Prince Street School-419; West Kent Sethool~330; Queen Square School-896; and Roch- ford Square School-681.

Thegnumber of regular teach- ers presently employed by the Board was reported as 107. Of these 19 were employed at Queen Charlotte High, 16 at Prince Street,.13 at West Kent 34 at Queen Square, 24 at Roch- ford Square, and one working half-time at both West Kent and Prince Street.

In addition the Board employs

part of the regular _staff.‘These_ are employed as follows: music- three; , pihysic-al education-two; art-one; and librarian.-one. SMALL DEFICIT ;With an income_ of $220,769,- 56, and expenditure of $226,- 813.51, the report disclosed that the Board had an operating de- ficit last year of $6,043.95. This was accounted for by the fact that,, due to a change in ac- counting systems, expenditures included a 13-month period. Present members of the City School Board are: Dr.‘ R. G. Lea, M.D., C.M. chairman (19- 61); Mrs. Walter Lawlor (1958):

Wing Commander Alan G. Mac- millan, B.A., M.B.A., (1959); Fremont Archer (1960); Judge

C. St. Clair Trainor, B.A. (1958); Mrs. George Whiteside (1959); Colonel K. M. Johnston, E.D. (1960); Arthur Wright (1961); and Dr. J. H. Maloney, M.D., C. M.. (1962).

St. Paul's Aims AI $II0,000

The Combined Funds Canvass whieh.recently received the en- dorsement of the Vestry of St. Paul’s Anglican Church commen- ced on January 27th. The objec- live of the canvass in $110,000 ov- er a period of three years and

.is a challenge to each and every

one of the congregation. Enthus- iasm for it’s successful comple- tiom at this early stage of the canvass is already evident. Information has been received that Stellarton also undertaking a canvass has exceeded it’s goal of _$35,000 with the canvass un- finished as yet, which no doubt will provide them with un-told sat- isfaction.

A loyalty dinner is planned mid- way through the canvass to which all members of the congregation will be invited to attend. Definite time and location of this dinner will be advised at a later date. The canvass office is located in the Parish Hall and information concerning the operation of ,the canvass may be obtained by call- ing 3195.

NORTHERN CENTRE

Dawson Creek at the start of the Alaska highway is a main

later.

DIVISION COMMANDERS sov scout DRIVE

Division Commanders of the current Charlottetown Boy Scout Finance Campaign 163“! U0“; Chairman R. D. MacGillivray that $1100.00 of the City objective of $4500.00 has been receive to date. The campaign will continue until February 7th., in Charlottetown and until February 23rd., in other centers. Proceeds. of the campaign will help to promote Scouting in the Pi;ov- ince, train volunteer leaders, provide Provincial Headquarters services and help to main am the Provincial camp-site and camp equipment. _ I in Prince Edward Island and last summer had 681 of its members attend 19 camps. Seated left to right above are Division Commanders: 0. R. Simons, G. M. Mulholland. Missing is Kenneth MacDonald-

distributing centre for products of

Scouting presently serves over 1300 members

G. A. Walters, R. D. Mac-Gillivray, Major

seven teachers not considered.

A large number of property who use the Keppoch

Those in attendance included

those who live on the road, those who live in feeder roads Rosebank and Langley and a large number of others who are summer residents at Keppoch,

like

Charged With Possession Of‘ Stolen TV Set

Two residents of Charlottetown charged with the illegial pos- session of stolen goods, a tele- vision set, the property of Robert

ed before Magistrate Gilbert A. Gaudet in Queens County Magis- trate’s Court Friday afternoon.

No plea was taken in the case of the first accused and a cash bail of $500 or a recognizance of $1,000 was set. '

The second accused pleaded guilty of the offence and elected trial by magistrate. Both accused were remanded until Wednesday February 5th. .

A resident of Winsloe and a re- sident of North River, charged with driving without due care and attention (speeding), were each fined $10 and costs or 10 days.

A fine of $5 and costs was im- posed on a resident of Mt. Stewart for driving a motor ve- hicle with defective equipment, lights, windshield wipers, rear tail lights, et_c.,

A resident of Charlottetown ap- pearing on two separate charges, (a) driving without an operators license, and (b) driving a motor vehicle without license plates, re- ceived a fine of $10 and costs on the first charge and $5 and costs on the second. _

Council To Send Congrqiulations To New Governor

Congratulations from the City Council of Charlottetown will be forwarded to Prince'Edward Island's Lieutenant Governor des- ignate, according to a motion made by Coun. P. R. Mccormac at last night's annual meeting of the Council.

Conn. Mccormac said it was a high ‘honour which had been conferred on one of Charlotte- townis citizens and felt that it was fitting and correct’ that a letter of congratulations be sent to Mr. Walter ‘Hyndman. The motion was seconded by Conn. A. J. Haslam and received the unanimous consent of the Coun- cil.

Lionettes Hold 5 Monthly --Meeting‘

The monthly meeting ._of the Charlottetown Lio ettes was held on Thursday eveni g January 30, at The Charlottetown Hotel, with 16 members present.

A new Lionette, Marjorie Hen- ning,’was welcomed into the club by President Doris Williams. Gen- eral Business followed and re- ports were given from Commit- tees. Ways and means reported a very successful Christmas pro-

‘ject and the club also voted a

sum of money to the Lions Club to aid them in their present pr_o- ject. The meeting next month wilh include a “Bring and Buy” sale, A very enjoyable social hour of Bridge was held after the conclusion of business, and de- licious refreshments were served by the Hotel.

Maritime Board

Meets June 23 p In Ch’iown

A.T. Parkes, executive secre- tary of the Maritime -Provinces Board of Trade, announced Fri- day that the annual meeting of the M.P.B.T. would be held at the Charlottetown Hotel, "Charlotte- town, P.E.I. on June 22,23 and 24. E.D. Reid, Charlottetown, presi-

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Plan Concerted Action To Have Keppoch Rood Paved

Langley or Rosebank during the

summer months.

It was emphasized that the road is one of the most heavliy travelled in the entire area of Charlottetown.

It was also stated that the pave- mcnt has been promised on sev- seral occasions although the pro- mise was never fulfilled.

The meeting appointed a com- mittee- and gaye the members in- structions as to further action in the immediate future.

dent of the M.P.B.T., will preside

over the three-day event at which I

the Charlottetown Board of Trade will act as host Board.

It is expected that among the featured speakers will be Ralph C. Pybus, Vancouver, national president of The Canadian Cham- ber of Commerce.

WiII Speak Sunday Evening

Mr. Angus MacFarlane will be the guest speaker at The Inter- Church Fireside Hour at the Y.M.C.A. on Sunday \evening. His topic will be “Why I Serve".

Mr. MacFarlane received his B.A. and Diploma of Education from McGill. _He was extremily active in Montreal/in coaching and organizing sport meets. Last year he represented the Mont- real Y.M.C.A. at the annual Y. M.C.A. Conference at Paris. He is now Assistant Director of Physical Education at Mount Allison University.

Police Court Activities

There were 909 cases heard and disposed of in the City Pol- ice Court during 1957, represen- ting a decrease of 243 compar- ed with 1956, according to a statement prepared by J.A. Mac- _Guigan, Clerk of the City Police Court and presented to City Council last night. ‘

The Court collected the sum of ' ‘ $11,649.60 during the year, the

majority of which was $9,453.00 by way of ordinary fines. '

Ordinary fines imposed by the Court included 1,380 tickets for minor traffic violations at $1.00 each.

Offences dealt with. by the Court included 511 drunk and in- capable; 81 drunk and disorder- ly; 9 disorderly conduct; 36 driving while impaired; false pre- tenses 3; forgery 1; criminal neg- ligence, 2; break enter and theft 7; vagrancy 56; speeding 19.

BAN IS FLOP

LONDON (Reuters)—A bold ex- periment to/ ban smoking two days a week in a chain of Brit- ish movie houses caollapsed Fri- day. Business on the two smoke-

, less days hit rock bottom. Most

British movie theatres permit smoking daily in every seat. Eric Rhodes,’ announcing the end of the six - month experiment, said “the Englishman still guards jealously ‘his right to‘ do as he pleases}?

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Announcement

Due to the illness of my I

wife, I regret I will be un- able to proceed with\ my candidature in Ward 5 at the forthcoming election. .

George Douglas, Real Estate Broker.

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ALBERT c. FOSTER '

Celebrates 93rd Birthday At Marshfield

A very enjoyable birthday par- ty was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Foster,~Marsh- field, January 24th on" the occa- sion of Mr. F-oster’s father, Al- bert C. Foster, attaining his nine- ty - third birthday. Mr. Foster despite his advanced years is in complete possession of his facul- ties, sight, hearing and thinking. He attributes this to a life of sobriety and Christian living.

He is a firm believer in family worship every morningiand reads his Bible daily. He was Superin- tendent of a Sunday School for years. He was an Elder of Cen- tral United Church, Marshfield, and is now_ an Honorary Elder. For over 50 years he was a pros- perous farmer at Dunstaffnage, and now resides with his son in Marshfield. All his many friends wish him years of health and happiness.

Last Saturday morning Mr. Fos- ter reminded his son that the fire insurance payment was due. On checking, Ernest Foster found -that it was so. -

WEATHER

TORONTO <c1>> _ Tempera-

tures issued by the Toronto pub- *lic weather office:

' Min. Max. Dawson . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7b 1

Vancouver . . . . .. 40 49

Victoria . . . . . .. 40 47

Edmonton . . . . . . . . . .. 1 19

Regina . . . . 13 21 Winnipeg 8b 6 Toronto 25 32 Ottawa . . . . 25 30 Montreal 29 32 Quebec . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 27 32 Fredericton 29 34 Saint John . . . . . . . . . .. 31 34 Moncton . . . . 30 33 Halifax , . . . . . . . 35 39 Charlottetown 31 34 Sydney . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 30 35

Adjustments On Pe-nsion Cheques In Mail Today

Adjustment c h e q u e s for the blind, old age and disabled were

mailed yesterday according ‘to Hon. Forrest W. Phillips, mims— ter of Welfare for the province. Since increases of from $46 to‘ $55 were announced by the Feder- al Government the staff of the Welfare Department in Charlotte town have been working _at great lengths to see that adjustment cheques would reach pensioners as soon as possible. Mr. Philhps said it was only through this extra effort that it was possible to have the cheques mailed yesterday.