munication for 5188861189? 3;” t freight service between the s- " land and the Mhlnland.

.. land and comins to it. as well as

Resolution: Re Geoliown-Plcfou Ferry Service I

The following resolution is sup- purl. of a Georgetown-Pictou fern! service was approved at the re- cent Liberal convention at George- (own: '

"'.Viioreas Georgetown was the winter port for the Province of Prince Edward Island for the hun- drcd ycars or mo e. -

"And whereas the Hill WW9” 1,...-it plying between Prince Ed- ward Island and Nova Scotia was s wooden ship called the Northern

ht. LlgAnd whereas this 11033 W85 the only one in service iteaveen the island and the Mainland.

"And whereas after about 75 years of fair servlce.l a new bolt

1 th S.S. Stan ey "0 " Swill:-(tie the? Northern Light left off and was the only means of cum-

"And whereas after a number of years of faithful service by the S. 6. Stanley and the aver ipcreaslnl amount of freight leaviils the 13'

passenger service. it was found that one boat could not cope with

t.

l "And whereas after a thorough investigation into the matter of freight and passenger service. the Government of the day recognized the need of another host.

"And whereas as a consequence of both the S.S. Mlnto was built in the Old Country and placed on the route between Georgetown and Pictou. Nova Scotia: thus there was a boat leaving Georgetown and Pictou daily and the powers that be at Ottawa considered this to be the closest to continuous communication between the Is- land and the Mainland. as set in accordance with the British North American Act 1867.

"And whereas after this' service .was in operation for s number of years, it was found to be inadequ- ate. and the Government at Ot- tawa recognized it. and as a result mother new boat was built in the Old Country called the Earl Grey

nd was placed into service on the

oorgetown-Pictou route, thus still further trying to give the Island a better and continuous service. as set out in the British North American Act 1867 and this service failed to cope with the ever in- creasing amount of freight and passenger traffic both to and from the Island. , "And whereas after years of this experiment the powers that be at Ottawa felt it was" inadequ- ate and disd s new icebreaker built. the Abegwcit put in oper- ation plying between Bar on and Tormentine.

"And whereas this service prov- ed inadequate and cumbersome and the matter was placed before Mr. Dunnin . Finance Minister of Canads. who represented Queens County. and as a result of confer- Tances and expert advice. I new

Mr. Brenton St. John

..'tMessrs, J. Brenton St. John,

M.L.A.. and Willlnm.Acorn. M. g L.A.. of Souris were rsnominated yesterday to represent First Dis- trict of Kings for the Liberal Party in the forthcoming provin- cial el " . The nominations were unopposed. Mr. St. John's nomination was moved by Joseph A, Cheverie. Souris and seconded by avid F. Cheverie. Souris. Mr. lex T. MacDonald moved Mr. Acorn's nomination which was seconded by Elmer Peters ofvltollo Bay. Both candidates addressed the convention 'brlefly. thanking their supporters for the nomination and for the help given in previous elections.

i

Mr. William Acorn

Liberals Nominated in 1st District King's Yesterday

Premier A. W. Matheson con- ratulnted the delegates upon their

being once again selected to re- present the District. The Premier intimated thatthe elecion was not

oo far away. He paid tribute 0

he late Andrew F. Peters who at

no llme of his death was Presi-

dent of the Liberal Association,

..iinutes silence was observed

in memory of the late President.

Following the nominations an

election to fill the vacancy occas- loned by the death of Mr. Pet- ers. rcsulted in Mr. Francis C. While being ch His nomination was moved by Joseph MacDonald of Selkirk and seconded by Michael Lavie Souris.

as President

of

Georgetown

..'Miss Donslds Landry. who is employed in Chulottatown. spent the past week-end at her home in Georgetown. as the guest of her parents, Mr. and. Mrs. Stephen Landry.

day. April ml: and was a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Walker.

. Miss Dorothy Jenkins of Char- lottefown. is spending s week in Georgetown. as the guest of her mother. Mrs. Florence Jenkins.

Mr. John Bntchllder, left early in the week for Pictou. N.S.. where he will resume his duties as a crew member of the Ferry. Charles A. Dunning.

Ptc. Jackie Publicovar of the. Canadian Army. who is stationed at Camp Utopia. N. 3.. was a week-end guest of his parents. Mr- and Mrs. James Publicover.

Choirs Conduct Church Service

.. 'The Junior Choir of Trinity United Church. Montague. held I service on Sunday morning, April 1'. Responsive readings were giv-

by the minister Rev. J. Mr. Cecil Stewart of Charlotte- 7'1” d an hug, , the town. visited Georgetown on Sun- ghoul." an c en 0

A pleasing solo "Hear Us, Holy Jesus" was sung by Gwyn Phil- lips. and the choir was heard in two selections "He Careth For Me" and "Easter Song."

The children's story "The Three Blue Eggs" was told by the min- ister. Hymns were "Praise Him. Praise Him," "Come Child.ren Join To Sing" and "Jesus Christ

Is Risen Today." Rev. J. M. Fras-

er preached the sermon on the theme "The Stranger On The

Mrs. D. M. MacDonald was the

Shore. "

organist and she had been aided by Mrs. L. A. Johnston and Mrs. J. M. Fraser c

in training the holr. The Menls Choir had charge of

the music for the evening service.

Eastern Guardian

..'lt. M. A. SPECIALS. Thurs- day, Friday and aaiuroay, April 21, us anddn. Matthew and Mac- Lcan Lid. Bridgetown.

. "sihaihviN-WiLl.lAM8. c. l. 1.. and Moot-els paints. Matthews and Macoean Ltd.. Brldsel-OWE

'nAsnBAl.l. MEETING TO- Nlulh. ...mouries. MODt3guB, 7 p. m. Intermediate and Junior teams will be formed. Everyone welcome.

muss A'I'tWlNt:lin'S'i'i-.lt - Mr. John Poole. Milton received Jae sad news Saturday afternoon .u' the death I; his sister. Mrs. Jessie MacDonald of Winchester. Mass. Mrs. MacDonald was born at New Perth. P. E. I.

..fA'l' BOYS' PARLIAMENT - Trinity United Church. Montague. was represented at the recent boys' parliament held in Char- lottetown by the following young men: David Stewart. spenke of the house. Jimmy Johnston. Billy Macintyre. Keith Peardon and Roland Diamond.

JVARJETY CONCERT - The Presbyterian Young Peoples so ciaty of Peter's Road held a vs- riety concert in Cambridge hall on Thursday evening. March 31. The hall was filled to capacity and perfect order was given all members of the program. Mr. George Johnston capnbly acted as

Merry Minsir After two successful performances behind them the large cast of The Merry Minstrels (bf '55, pictured above, will give their last show tonight at the Holy Name Hall. From the youngest, 10-year-old Alla Music Makers. first in the front row to the oldest, the gentleman in the second row w and trombone "Uncle Eph”. every performer will be on their toes for a smashing tlina tive year the Merry Minstrels have strutted their stuff.

Retiring Poiwlo inspector is

Guest Al Dinner

..'Feliow inspectors and ship pars gave a testimonial dinndl for Mr. Eugene Delorla of New- port on his retirement from the potato inspection service at the Bison Restaurant last evening. The co-chairmen for the dinner were Mr. W. P. Macliwd. direc- tor of the Fruit and Vegetable Inspection Service. and Mr. John A. MacDonald. M.L.A.. of Cardi- gan. -

On behalf of the officials of the fruit and vegetable inspection branch. Mr. Macl..eod paid glow- ing trlbuts to the excellent serv- ice given by Mr. Dclorie over a long period of years.

Mr. Delorie was prese led with a chair by Mr. Roy tken on behalf of the inspectors and an address was read by Mr. Bay- field Ellis. Mrs. Delorie was pre- sented with a large bouquet in flowers.

Mr. Francis MacDonald. pro- ducerdealer at Little Pond, pre- sented Mr. Delorie with a pen and pencil set on behalf of the shippers.

In addition to Mr. MacLeod'n tribute to Mr. Delorie's long and faithful service. remarks were made by Mr, John A. MacDonald

. Th. e Appearances

- kll

els Oi vl55w e hre

n Connolly, pianist for the ith the hat. baggy trousers its to the thirtieth consecu-

Barter's Film Lab.

chairman and Mrs. " " Gra- ham was organist for the eve- ning. Tho concert was repeated in the Murray River public ban on Wednesday. April 18. to a large crowd. Lunches were sold during the intermission. Proceeds ofthsconcestwsroinsidofthe foundation fund.

..'C.W.L. CARD PARTY-The weekly card party sponsored by the Montague C.W.L. was held on Monday night in the Armouries, with a large attendance. The prize winners were as folio : Door prise. Mr. Richard in,

t

nlngsdrawingwasheldonths lottery recently held by the C. W.L. The winners were: First prise. Mrs. Joseph Brothers. s set (of dishes. Ind second prize. Mrs. Arnold Mnchure. Montague. a fruit cake.

..'COUPLE HONORED - Resi- dents of Whim Road gathered at the hall on Wednesday evening. April 13. for a social evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. George Tonmhs. who recently arrived from Western Canada for their first visit home since their de- parture several years ago. The couple were welcomed by Miss Jean Ann Munro and Mr. Johnny Clsrey and received s beautiful chenille bedspread and a purse of money from all their friends. An

Personals ..fMlss Mary K. Munro. who

EH50!) .

..'Mr. Donnie Munro. Charlotte-

town. was a recent visitor to his home at Whim Road.

..fMr. and Mrs. George Toombs.

accompanied by the latter's sis-

er. Miss Edith MacDonald. Whim

Road. were recent visitors to.

laides' prise. Mrs. Dan MacKen- nusuco, zis. and the men's prize, Mr. Archie I-Inlsam Durlns the evc- ..fMr. Lloyd Macxinnou, Mr.

Stanley MacKinnon and Mr. James Macbeod. all of.Whim Road. and Miss Florence Mac- Kinnon and Mr. Roy -Macltinnon. both of Kllmulr. recently left by car for Ontario and Western Can- ads.

..t'Mr. and Mrs. Robert Camp-

bell, Whim Road. recently mot- ored in Bellevue to attend the 25th wedding anniversary banquet held in honor of Mrs. Campbell's parents. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Mac- Pherson.

..'Miss Doris Wright ,l L at

Alma school. was a visitor in her home if! Lower Montague during the Easter vacation.

..lT"i"H'Y Men's Farm Purchased To Form

in training at the P.E.l. Hospital. was a visitor to her home a. Whim Road during the Easter

and Mr. George MacDonald, un- der whom Mr. Delorie was in- troduced into the service.

; I Mr. Delorie made a very fitting ASS II Hear repllyg folliodwtng the presentations II II an in a man to expressing his Y Secrefdri sincere thanks for the gifts, re- p I . ...'It has been learned from of- of .82 acres and the site is a bled. I lumber M llll-efeitllll ' ..'Triniiy Men's Associatiunmficial sources that the Robert choice one for the proposed park. experiences in his career in tho ” ”

Dewar farm. extending from the Georgetown road to the Brudenell River shore, near Brudenell is- land. which is the graveyard of many of the Island's first settlers. has been purchased for the pur- pose of establishing a Kings County public park.

The land is clear and will afford visitors a splendid panoramic view of some of the finest of the island's famed scenic beauty.

The development of the site in- to a public park will be spread over a period of five years and the work on it will begin im-

inspection service.

Following the banquet a very pleasant ' and sing-song was snloyed by those in attend- lance. i

Montague. had as guest speaker at the regular meeting on Mon- day. Mr. Gordon Maxwell. secre- tary of the Y.M.C.A.. Charlotte- inwn. Mr. Maxwell, who had pre- ""mslv served with the "Y" inl Vancouver and Southern Ontario' a H:l'y interesting address

The Spitsbergen archipelago h believed to have been discovered

..t-

un this world wide organization-3 - l 1, N the Y'M.C.A. and its work. The farm spreads over an area mediately. y g Y 01'W681BIll 1!! 1194. 1: was founded in London, Eng. Arnold Wightman presided at Plans were announced for

land. by Sir George Williams, over the business meeting with Calvin 3 century ago, The moVemen(L3mlih as secretary. Gilbert Cle- spread rapidly. especially to the merits reported on the success of large cities and seaport townmlllle T909"! DF0J'0Cl-ell?-efllllllllll and the Charlottetown Y.M.C.A. -twenty-six bays and girls from the began one hundred years ago, :Protestant Giphanage at the

The "Y" stresses the three-fold lhomes of members. He quoted the development of body, mind andillne impression made by these spirit. Mr. Maxwell compared thctchllllfell senemlly. as an evidence relative influence on s growinglvf E0011 training received from boy or such factors as the h..mc,1the matron and staff in the home. school, church. sunday school.:Ml'- C'9'"e"l5 was 5'50 3PD0int9Il scout group. and playmates. fchzlirman of the Pine lliil cam-

The speaker was introduced by'lpaign committee. and was assur- Rev. J. M. Fraser and thanked by.cd of the support of the Men's as- Horace Fraser. sociatlon.

strengthening the Men's Choir. Howard Vickerson led in the hymn sing. with Mrs. J. M. Fraser at the piano.

F00 QEUEF OF 7 ARTHRITIC like-PAIN" 4

RETUITTJXNG FOR EEECTION

LONDON ICP)-Clement Davies. leader of Britain's Liberal party. is on holiday in Majorca and will. return in about 295 weeks-to can- tesl his House of Commons seal in Montgomery in the May Hi gen- eral election. a party spokesman said Tuesday. Davies. in his early 70s. has been under treatment for nervous prostratlon.

DOLCIN

-Cllnually r.-st...-1 ra-.-...-- -Sold On 5 ..- ct-.n:..-p..v.

Triumphant Musical Which Run on Broadway for Two-and-o-Half Years

Mr. Joseph Johnson. Jr.. motor- ed to Charlottetown on Monday. April lllth and was accompanied by Miss Sally Johnson. Miss Helen M by and Mrs. Wilfred Mc- Qilllran.

Jiier many friends and neigh- bors are sorry to hear of the ill- ness of Mrs. D. P. Ross, Lower Montague. It the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Colin MacDonald, Kilmuir. All wish her a speedy recovery to health.

I O . .

........... ....... .... ..... into ... Now Reaches Screen In Cmemascope and Color in Lavish Film Vs.-sign! feet between Wood Islands and

Caribou.

, "And whereas this latter ser- vice has now proved inadequate on account of the small boats in service. it is found a further ser- vice is necessary for the follow-

sddress of welcome was rasd by Mrs. Lawrence Stuart while the presentation was being made. Both Mr. and Mrs. Toombs ex- pressed their gratitude and de- ught to everyone for their thoughtfulness. A bountiful lunch

with Mrs. Howard Vickerson as organist.

At the close of the service a short sound film "Our-Cape Bret- on Heritage” was shown. depict- ing church life and work on that island. which has given over fifty

See the spectacular gathering of the clans. the lovely Wedding

Dance, the revels of Hi hland 1 ' ladciies to the skirl of a hundred bagpipes! See thedramatic g assles and

Pursuit through the glans! But. best of all,

open your heart to the wonderful adventures of two happy-go-lucky Americans, and the love-story of the one who finds his dream-girl at last. It's an entertain merit that's out of this world!

Mrs. Myrtle Bnbineau and son.

y . Ronnie are visiting relatives in man to the ministry of the United wss- served by the ladies of me 'lng'(.easAins.c.uww.y hm hem Halifax. N. I. bAc' tfimirch of Canada in the last am-jet. Dancing cmuuugd uu-ougu.

ty years.

Thus film showed the very mod- est MacKinnon home at Lake Ainslie. which gave five sons to the ministry. two to the medical

out the evening to the music of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Stuart.

"EC. W. L. MEETING -- The regular monthly nesting of the g.l'r0lf:88loll and one to the home gogtjgug gumuymog .1 an cg The picture of Rev. A. C. 3' AgwyIh..h:l:ln1:no?un1a:z' Fraser. now at Valleyfield. butcidr Wu. . hr” nu-d.'nc. at 31' 35.3.7-'i”.'3.1.'.'”'.l33 '”".'.l”.'.7li.?.l '"'''l""- T" "Wu"! 0W-'0' brother Rev. James Fraser. and "M "w" b7 u" ”e'”""'

their first cousin. Rev. John Mnc- M"' F” 1” CW1” Tl” """"-"5 gogiald. now minister at Liverpool. ":'n;u'g. ":5 ll , , are 's scenes were shown from the "W” llmwed I lllblmmll ill- Gaelic "Mod" It St. Ann's, the "95" 1- E"nd5- A 301113315118 steel works around Sydney. and 0011111111901 Nllllll-till of Mrs. the varied work of the church in Clair. Mm Clllllhln and Mrs.

K! the industrial areas. J an was ' i Robertlol. 118" I Friends noted also or. Clan bring in . ghtg or ..m...,. M ence Nicholson. principal of Pine the next meeting. which will be the annual meeting and will be

Hill. The film stressed the vast lmP0l'llnc0 0E 3'0 9ld0"hlP '3 held at the home of Mrs. Jerome Power. There being no further

church life. and it closed with I business. the meeting uilourned.

built between Caps Breton and the Mainland.

"(b) A new ferry service has been put into operation between Sydney and Newfoundland.

"(cl These services open up a new field for the farm products of Prince Edward Island going to Cape Breton and Newfoundland and return freight, such as coal and other heavy products by truck back to Prince Edward Island.

"And whereas an a result as set out here above. the ferry service betw Wood islands and Carl- bou is inadequate and is not built for carrying heavy freight.

"And whereas the docking fac- ilities at Wood islands and Carl- bou ara not able and never will be. to have a boat or boats plying on this route that will be able to rnrryotlgei heavy iefrght as above men n .

"And whereas as a result of building the csusew y between Capo reton and e Mainland. two heavy fen-y boats that open ated there for a number of years. are now available.

"And whereas the Government should seriously consider placing one of these boats on the natural route t t Georgetown and Pictou. which had been establish- rd and proved satisfactory and the only winter port for the past one hundred years.

"And whereas the Government will be well advised to have its

IT on BE I

Yllllli LIVER

' 0 East Iolflc Master Joseph Whslen. East Baltic,”spent the Easter holidays andparan

with his gr . Mr. and Mrs. Harold Douglas. .Cannvor-

ltiswithrsgrstweslllesrn that Mr. Aguoius Mallard. North Lake. has been a patient ll the Sourls Hospital with pneumonia: her host of friends wish her a successful recovery.

Miss Wanda Roberuon. souris

bank amplo

holidays with her parents Mr. and

an. William ro.

Mrs. Jerome Sutherland. Black Pond. spent a recent week-end with her sister and brother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Conway. New Zesland.

Mr. James Moll ”. Chir- lottetown. is spending some time with relatives and friends at North Lake.

The lobster factory at North Lake will not be in operation this you. This plant has been an up and doing concern for many years.

Mr.-Joseph Gallant. student at Ste. Anne's College. Church Point. N, S.. spent the Easter week-end at his borne in Rollo Bay.

CAPITOL

"Men Of The Fighting Lady"

VAN JOHNSON

touching reference to the great work of Dr. John Pringle. a native of- Murray Harbor. P.E.I.. and a pioneer missionary in the Yukon. during the gold rush days. and a noted Canadian church leader.

Congratuladons have been showered on Mrs. A. J. McLeod who on April 9th celebrated her 90th birthday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ethan Stewart. Montague.

Mrs. Ruth Mclntyre. student at St. Mary's Convent. Souris. spent the Easter holidays with her par-

IND OF AN IRA

RIVERS. Man. (CPD-The pump and privy era ended in this south- western Man toba town Monday .. - .-- J a and waterworks by- . Tm climax came when two old fat uls were uprooted. placed on the town's main street and put to the torch.

ll r .000 sewage

THURS. - FRI. - SAT.

'5' 5'. I

engineers and those in authority look into the old natural route with. the idea in mind of restoring

ents, Mr. nnd Mrs. Stewart Mc-

Congrstulations are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Mclsssc who

Intyre. East Point,

-11.

JAMBOREE

.lnd dock at Wood Islands. lwlctlei

this ferry service.

"Resolved that the Government of the day will take into serious consideration before building a new boat for the Wood islands- Paribou service. the opening of the old established route.

"Further resolved that the V ornment of the day look up the old files and reports and consider them seriously before expanding great stuns of money on a project tlllt will turn out to In a failure.